hhs ptsa - spring newsletter 2012
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HHS PTSA - Spring Newsletter 2012TRANSCRIPT
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In This Issue>>>
From the Principal 2
President’s Letter 3
HSV Council PTAs 4-6
Technology Committee 7
Interclub 7
National Honor Society 8
Reflections 9-10
Summer Workshops 11-13
FBLA 14
Spectrum 14
Robots Team 15
Clinic 15
HHS Band 16-18
Brick Sales 19
HHS Theater 20-21
HHS Football 22
Cross Country Camp 23
AFJROTC 24-25
Huntsville High School
PTSA Newsletter
Is There More to Summer Than the Pool?
Have you been wondering how your teen is going to fill his or her time
this summer aside from the pool, hanging out with friends, and the beach or
lake? Listed below are some ideas for valuable summer experiences that will
look great on a college application and resume, as well as provide valuable
experience and skills to your child:
1) Employment: A summer job can provide a multitude of valuable skills
and vales as well as demonstrate maturity. Through employment, a student
can demonstrate responsibility, commitment, dedication, and teamwork. They
can also gain experience and skills and financial responsibility.
2) Job Shadowing/Internships : This type of opportunity can be paid or
unpaid. These experiences are a great way to get hands-on experience and
explore careers. Teens can gain valuable insights into their fields of interest
while also building their resumes.
3) Summer Programs : Whether it is summer camp or an experience on a
college campus, a summer program can provide high school students a chance
to be independent, responsible, and an opportunity to make new friends. If
the program is on a college campus, they can also get a feel for campus life.
4) Community Service: There are not enough positive comments I can
make about the value of volunteering! I encourage all of my students to do this
throughout their time at HHS. Volunteering can empower a teen once they see
that they can make a difference. Community service can also increase self-
esteem, responsibility, team working skills, empathy, commitment, and I could
go on and on. Make sure your child keeps track of their volunteer hours. I
have forms in my office that they can use.
There is nothing wrong with some rest and relaxation once school is out, but
there is plenty of time for other activities that are structured, build character,
responsibility, and also can give a boost to a college or scholarship applications
and resumes.
-Nancy Wolfe
FYI for all students taking AP US History in
the 2012-13 school year. For the first time
there are a set required summer assignments
from the American Pageant text. Students
will need to be prepared to turn in the
packet of completed assignments the first
week of school with anticipation of a unit
exam within the first two weeks of school.
FYI Honors 9 Summer Reading:
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
If your student is participating in the
summer workshop, TO KILL A
MOCKINGBIRD is a required read for
participation.
Spring
2012
From Principal Leslie Esneault
Another wonderful and memorable year at Huntsville High School has come to an end. It doesn’t seem possible that summer is
here; the school year went by so quickly! Our faculty, staff and student body worked hard all year, and we are looking forward to
some time off to spend with family, relax and travel. I hope that everyone enjoys the summer break.
I extend my sincere appreciation to everyone for making the 2011-2012 year so successful for our students and teachers.
Congratulations to the faculty, staff, students and community for making HHS one the “Best High Schools” in US News and World
Report. HHS ranked seventh in the top high schools in Alabama and was awarded a Silver Medal. The faculty and staff are greatly
appreciative of the generous contributions of our parents and community. Even with the budget cuts, our teachers were able to
continue to provide outstanding quality instruction that is expected from Huntsville High School. Your donations most certainly
made a significant difference!
Students, I hope that you enjoy your time off, but manage it well so it doesn’t get away from you. Plan to give some of your time
back to your community by volunteering to help others. Service learning is becoming more and more expected on college
admission applications. More importantly, those who volunteer usually benefit from the experience in life-changing ways. Also,
make time for your required summer reading!!
It is critical that students adhere to the dates and deadlines for any changes to course requests, PTSA summer workshops, team
tryouts and clinics. In order to make a change to a course request, a parent must submit the request in writing by June 15, 2012 for
consideration. This newsletter serves as a handy reference for important information.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HHS CLASS OF 2012!!! You’ve been an amazing senior class, and we are all very proud of your
accomplishments. I wish each of the very best as you graduate and go your separate ways to experience the next phase of your life.
As Huntsville High School alumni, you are now part of a very rich legacy of tradition. Be proud!!
Huntsville High School also wishes to congratulate Mrs. Leigh Brown, Huntsville High School Teacher of the Year. In addition, Mrs.
Brown and Coach Scott Sharp were also recognized as All-American Teachers of the Year by NMSI (National Math and Science
Institute) for having some of the highest Advanced Placement qualifying scores in the nation. They will be honored in Washington,
D.C. in May for this very important award. Congratulations also to Mrs. Chanda Davis who was a finalist for the 2011 Science
Presidential Award by the Alabama State Board of Education and the Alabama Department of Education!!!!
I would like to thank Mrs. Lisa Miller, PTSA President, and her wonderful PTSA Board for all of their dedication and commitment.
The committees continue to provide outstanding programs and opportunities for our teachers and students. In cooperation with
the Student Council, Senior and Junior Class Officers, the PTSA was instrumental in providing our students with Alcohol EDU, an
online alcohol prevention and abstinence program. Students who attended prom were required to complete the online education
component prior to purchasing a ticket. Our students also participated in Prom Promise once again. Nearly 500 students pledged
not to drink or use drugs on prom night. PROM WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!! Thank you to the many chaperones, Mr. Buddy Moon and
the Junior Class for such a memorable evening!! Our faculty is also grateful to the Hospitality Committee who provides such
delicious meals and treats to our teachers and staff. All of the committees work so hard to give our students and staff the very
best! THANK YOU!!
Finally, as most of you are aware, I have been asked to coordinate the curriculum and implementation of the Freshman Academies
across the HCS system next year. The past fourteen years at HHS have been the most rewarding and incredible years of my career.
I have been blessed to work alongside the brightest and the best!!! I have formed special friendships with teachers and parents
that will last a lifetime. As always, I am indebted to the exceptional faculty and staff who are the reason Huntsville High School
continues to be recognized for its outstanding student achievement and success. I know that Huntsville High School will continue
its tradition of excellence!! I am so proud to have called Huntsville High School my school!
Best wishes for an amazing summer!! If there is any way that I can be of assistance to you or your student, please don’t
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President’s Letter, Lisa Miller
As our 2011-2012 school year comes to an end, I write you with great gratitude for your service and involvement at HHS and
with your PTSA. It has been my honor to serve as your President this year. I am thankful for all that we have accomplished
together and I look forward to the ongoing work we will all do to empower and equip the young people of Huntsville High
School to be a force in shaping our future and making our world a better place.
Thank you to all who have served and contributed to PTSA this year! It is not possible to list everything you have done, but we
could not help our school without each one of you and the service you have provided. Many thanks to our wonderful PTSA
Officers, Committee Chairs and Board for your hard work. HHS PTSA received several awards this year. From our local council,
the Huntsville Council of PTAs, HHS PTSA received the following Family-School Partnership awards: Welcoming All Families,
Supporting Student Success, and Sharing Power. From the Alabama PTA, we received the Welcoming All Families Award and
four membership awards: Outstanding Membership, Largest Division, Largest PTA and ‘Big Topper’. Thank you to our Awards
Committee and Nancy Farris, Chair, for sharing our accomplishments and thank you to all the Committees who made these
awards possible.
In addition to the outstanding work from all Committees, thanks go to PTSA Student Activities Committee and Karen
Kimbrough as Chair, for a successful reorganization of the Inter Club Council (ICC). The ICC is working to increase
communication among the clubs and school organizations and to call upon student leaders to help PTSA better respond to
student interests and needs. Over thirty groups have been represented at these meetings! PTSA Health and Safety Committee
and our entire PTSA plus HHS Administration, Student Council and Junior and Senior Class Officers worked together to bring
more awareness to the topic and behaviors surrounding underage drinking in our student population and our community. As
part of this effort, we tried something new, an online course called AlcoholEdu for High School Students. Included was a free
parent education course we shared with our entire city. HHS Summer Workshops are back again by popular demand! These
workshops provide great opportunities to help your students prepare for next year’s classes as well as improve study and
test-taking skills. There’s a new workshop this year called ‘Surviving an Audition’ presented by our own Mr. Chappell.
HHS has been recognized as one of the best high schools by US News and World Report! Our tradition of excellence extends
from our Administration, Faculty and Staff to our Students, Parents and Community. Special thanks to our teachers,
counselors, support staff and administrators for your excellent work!
From HHS PTSA, I offer congratulations and wishes for all the best to the Class of 2012 and their families! We will hold you in
our thoughts as you move beyond HHS and continue to make your contributions to our community and our world. May you
enjoy happiness and much success always.
As you know, our Principal, Mrs. Leslie Esneault, will begin an exciting new phase of her career with our city schools as she
steps up to serve as Coordinator of Freshman Academies. Mrs. Esneault, you will be missed! Thank you for your excellence,
dedication and devotion to HHS over the past fourteen years. We wish you all the best and it’s good to know that you will still
be close by.
We need your talents and service to keep HHS PTSA strong, so please consider working with PTSA in the coming year.
Remember to use your Publix cards over the summer and have a safe and happy break!
With Gratitude,
Lisa Miller
President, HHS PTSA
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SPECIAL THANKS TO THE HHS PTSA AWARDS COMMITTEE FOR THEIR SUBMISSIONS!
The Annual Awards dinner for the Huntsville Council of PTAs was held April 17 at the Huntsville
Botanical Gardens. In attendance from Huntsville High were Lisa Miller, President HHS PTSA and
Ms. Yeldell. The awards committee members in attendance were Nancy Farris, Beverly Allen, Sheryl
Darrow , and Amy Harbarger, HHS PTSA representative to HCPTAs. Michelle Steed is also on the
committee.
The Arbor at the Botanical Gardens was full of school representatives from across the city, including
Elementary, Middle and High Schools as well as most of the members of the Huntsville City School
Board, Dr. Wardynski and Award winners. Lee Marshall spoke to the crowd about Foster Care and
the difference it made in her life. She encouraged others to consider that as an option for their own
families. While Lee spoke, guests were served by the Grissom "Project Lead the Way" program with
dinner from Carrabas.
The following awards were given by HCPTA President, Melissa Thompson:
Family-School Partnership Awards
“Welcoming All Families”
Whitesburg Elementary
Academy of Arts and Academics
HUNTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
“Communicating Effectively”
Mountain Gap Elementary School
Academy of Arts and Academics
Grissom High School
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Huntsville Council of PTAs Awards
Banquet - April 17, 2012
CONGRATULATIONS TO HHS PTSA FOR BEING
AN AWARD WINNER!
“Supporting Student Success”
Goldsmith-Schiffman Elementary
Whitesburg Middle School
HUNTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
“Speaking Up For Every Child”
Whitesburg Elementary
Whitesburg Middle
Grissom High School
“Sharing Power”
Whitesburg Elementary
Hampton Cove Middle
HUNTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
“Collaborating with the Community”
Goldsmith-Schiffman Elementary
Hampton Cove Middle
Grissom High School
Outstanding Support Staff Awards
James Godwin, Monte Sano Elementary
Donna Camp, Hampton Cove Middle
Patricia Starlin, Lee High School
Outstanding Teacher Awards
Kitrise Torain, Academy of Academics and Arts
Shannon Briggs, Hampton Cove Middle
Kevin Drummond, Mountain Gap Middle
Susan Moon, Grissom High School
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Outstanding Principal Awards
Dr. Ann Jobe, Academy of Academics and Arts
Gregory Hicks, Whitesburg Middle
Scholarship Recipients
Butler High - Amber Lawson and Cynthia Williams
Columbia High - Bethany Falk and Maurice McCaulley
Grissom High - Samuel Fields and Lauren Levenhagen
HUNTSVILLE HIGH - SARAH BARR AND RILEY MILLER
Johnson High - Victoria Bell and Nastassjia Grant
Lee High - Michael Becher and Elyse Freeman
New Century - DeShay Hughes and Isabella Johnson
The new HCPTSA officers for the 2012-2013 school year were inducted.
President Elisa Ferrell
Vice-President of Programs Melissa Thompson
Vice-President of Membership Chaundra Jones
Vice-President of Legislative Affairs Lacey Sharpe
Vice-President of Family Support Kelly May
Vice-President of Volunteer Coor Terrie Littrell
Secretary Debbie Tetrault
Treasurer Layna Payne
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Huntsville High School
Technology Committee
The Huntsville High School PTSA
Technology Committee is excited
to be a part of the Huntsville City
Schools technology
transformation. Dr. Wardynski
presented Huntsville City
Schools’s new technology
approach at the State of the
Schools 2012 Address. While it
is predicted we will be an E-book
nation by 2017, Dr. Wardynski
feels our school system will be
there much sooner. Our current
school system has approximately
10,000 computers, 8,000 which
are obsolete, and Huntsville City
School’s new goal is to provide a
computer for every student and
teacher.
This fall all Huntsville City
Schools will be wireless and
inter-connected. Students will
be able to bring their own
devices and log on to the system
as guests. All 9th graders will
receive laptops and every
teacher an I-Pad/Tablet.
Everyone can look forward to
improved operating efficiencies
with document sharing, off-site
servers, and new websites to
facilitate a paperless
environment. The Huntsville
High School Technology
Committee looks forward to
being a part of these new and
exciting technology changes.
Interclub Council
The revival of the InterClub Council has proved to be a great tool in
communication. Meetings are held during all 3 lunches and each meeting the
number has grown in the of clubs represented and students attending. Thank
you to the students and faculty for the support in sending representatives. Please
check out the InterClub Council facebook page. The next meeting will be in
August. To the seniors we send our best wishes for your success in the future.
Have a great summer!
Here are the clubs that have been represented at InterClub Council meetings:
Drama/Thespian Peer Helping
Delta Tri Sigma Chem Club
Football Debate team
Student Council Latin Club
National Honor Society Academic Team
Biology Club Cheerleading
Senior Class Kitty Hawk
FACTS Spanish Club
Math Team SNHS
Green Club Latin Honor Society
HHS Red and Blue HHS Key Club
FBLA JROTC
Jr. Class Officers BSU
SADD Mu Alpha Theta
Latin Honor Society Anchor Club
If you are willing to volunteer on the 2012-
2013 HHS PTSA Board, please notify
Evey Rouse at [email protected].
Thank you,
Evey Rouse
2012-2013 Nominating Chair
Congratulations to the following initiates:
Seniors:
Allison Beckwith
Kelsey Cooper
Leigh Ann Daniel
Abby Ginn
Cat Kelly
Zachary Marsh
Nicole Pope
Ryan Petroff
BethAnne Ratliff
Sydney Upp
Demi Vanderwerff
Nathan Vardaman
Lindsey Wintzinger
Juniors:
Caroline Adams
Husna Ansari
Adam Beasley
Lindsay Birchfield
Anna Blair
Samantha Blair
Jimmy Bridges
Shea Brill
Emily Brown
Matthew Brown
McCarley Buchanan
The NHS induction ceremony was held on April 30th. 8
Beth Byers
Kevin Cardno
Max Carter
Addison Cimino
Brett Cleary
Peyton Cook
Emily Cragon
Chelsie Crossen
Kat Crump
Amy Cutter
Abby Debusk
Caleb Eversole
Jacqueline Farber
Nate Fleming
Anna Gant
Matthew Gean
Bailey Geiger
Hollis Gilbert
Alexandra Green
Joseph Hicks
Grant Hinton
Hunter Hladky
Dylan Holder
Sam Holder
Brandon Honeywell
Austin Howard
David Hughes
Aryanna Hyde
Maggie Jobe
Samuel Jobe
Sarah Johns
Tracy Kendall
Moira Knott
Mallory Kobler
J'Nala La Pointe
Sydney Larsen
Taylor Larsen
Anna Lee Lawson
Ben Letson
Madeleine Lewis
Austin Lock
Maren Mabante
Jenneca Mahesh
Emily Mantooth
Celia Masucci
Katherine McCown
Macie McGill
Lane McLendon
William Medawar
Ashley Medina
Reed Miller
Amanda Mobley
Max Moseley
Amanda Nagle
Lydia Nance
Erin Neighbors
Riley Parker
Bahman Patel
Aaron Patton
Kenya Payne
Thomas Pigott
Keisha Poleon
Abby Ray
Chris Roberts
Jessica Russell
Rebecca Savas
Cara Sharpe
T.J. Singh
Sarah Sizemore
Karter Smith
Sarah Solomon
Jennifer Starck
Andrew Staup
Harper Stephens
Grace Stott
Emily Sutphin
Lauren Tepool
J.R. Thomas
Abby Thornton
Clay Tucker
John Walker
Gabby Willhelm
Allison Wire
Eric Witteveen
Coleman Wlodarski
Kyle Yokley
National Honor Society
Thank you to the 2011 – 2012 National Honor Society officers for a job well done:
Jared Wasilefsky, President
Bailey Russell, Vice President
Abby Ginn, Secretary
Faye Barry, Treasurer
Shelbie Cole & Diana Zorzon, Community Service Coordinators
Congratulations to the following scholarship winners:
Community Service Scholarships: Ali Monaco and Diana Zorzon
NHS Chapter Scholarship: Jared Wasilefsky
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“Diversity Means…” Reflections 2011-2012
Senior Kristina McGroary is going to National competition for
Reflections!!! Her entry “Waterborne” placed 1st in the state of
Alabama in visual arts, recognized at an awards ceremony in
Mobile on April 28. Her entry has been forwarded to the
national competition, to be awarded at the 116th Annual
National PTA Convention and Exhibition in June 2012 in San Jose,
CA. We know that Kristina and her work will represent Huntsville
High School well! “Diversity Means...” was the 2011 Reflections
theme.
HHS students Kristina McGroary and Tiffany Hnetynka were 1st
place winners in Huntsville City in the respective areas of visual
arts and photography. Jacqueline Heard and Sarah Barr received
honorable mentions in literature and visual arts. Our four
students were recognized during a special ceremony at the
Academy for Academics and Arts on Thursday, January 26.
Please mark your summer calendars for July 10. You are invited
to a kickoff reception featuring 2011 and 2012 Reflecti ons
winners at the Huntsville Art League on L&N Drive. Please drop
by between 5 and 8pm to enjoy Huntsville High’s artists and their
works. The HAL gallery will feature our students the entire
month of July. We are very proud of our Huntsville High School
students!
The PTA® Reflections Program is designed to enhance rather than
replace a quality arts education. It provides opportunities for
students to express themselves and to receive positive
recognition for their artistic efforts. It is an annual program
where students in preschool through grade 12 create and submit
works of art in six areas: dance choreography, film production,
literature, musical composition, photography, and the visual arts.
Next year’s theme is “The Magic of a Moment…” so, students,
please get started this summer. See
http://www.ptareflections.org/cs/rules_and_documents for
guidelines. Contact Beverly Ellison, 533-3411,
[email protected] for questions.
Visual Arts
Waterborne
By Kristina McGroary, 12th grade
Artist Statement: "Waterbome" is the title of my work. This
title is meant to connect the medium of my work, watercolor,
with the idea that all people, no matter how different or
where they are from, share water as an important and
essential part of our daily lives. That is, we all share certain
basic similarities that make us more "together" than apart.
The work I've done symbolizes the many different aspects of
the human race, and that each contributes to the family of
man of which we are all a part. This diversity within the
family has allowed mankind to come together and create
such great things throughout history.
The primary element of my work is a portrait depicting four
women. Each aspect is from a different culture; Asian,
African, Indian and Native American. The four are
portrayed together as a single person, and their colors
flow down to the bottom of the work to join together in a
pool of watercolor. Water is a traditional symbol of life. It is
used by many religions, from Christian baptism to the ritual
bathing of the dead with pure water in Judaism and Islam.
Water is the one element necessary for life, and we now
search the heavens for water bearing planets.
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Photography
Dogversity
By Tiffany Hnetynka, 9th grade
Artist Statement: My dogs couldn't be more diverse. One
is black, one is white. One is a girl, one is a boy. One is
smooth, one is furry. One is yappy, one is quiet. One is
naughty, one is nice. But they are best friends.
Visual Arts
Diversity Is… Unity
By Sarah Barr, 12th grade, 2012
Artist Statement: The different races of the world
must work together to keep peace and unity, so
they must act as one community, one being.
Literature
The Great Autumn Tree
By Jacqueline Heard, 12th grade, 2012
Artist Statement: My poem relates to the theme “Diversity means..."
because it is a comparison between an autumn tree's different
colored leaves and the different colored people in the world.
Although people's appearances are different, they play an important
role in the same world, or as in the poem, the same tree.
HHS Summer Workshops 2012
Your PTSA has planned great summer workshops designed to help you succeed in the 2012-2013 school year.
Register online at http://www.hsv.k12.al.us/schools/high/hhs/PTSA.htm and receive a reminder for the class!
Early Bird registration ends Wednesday, July 11th for July classes - add $5.00 to fee after this date.
HONORS 9 SUMMER READING
Unsure if you are ready for Honors English 9? This class will
help in the application of literary concepts that aid in the
development of critical reading. Each student must read TO
KILL A MOCKINGBIRD in order to participate in the
discussion. Any student who has not read TO KILL A
MOCKINGBIRD will not be allowed to stay.
Instructor: Kathleen Dotts
Date: Monday, June 18 1:00pm-3:00 p.m.
Fee: $25.00
THINKING LIKE A MATH WHIZ
What must I know and do to be a successful Algebra student?
Come find out in this great prep class for Algebra; includes a
review of fractions, integers, and equations. This class will be
offered on several different levels. Sign up for the level that
you are registered for in the fall.
Instructor: Kay Gonzales
Algebra 1 (includes A/B) Monday, July 23 1-3 p.m.
Honors Algebra Wednesday, July 25 1-3 p.m.
Early Bird Fee: $30.00
SURVIVING AN AUDITION
Participants will go through the process of auditioning for a
play or musical. In a fun, friendly and encouraging
atmosphere, Mr. Chappell will offer tips to help with any
audition. Students will prepare a short monologue to
perform, followed by a critique. This is a 2-day class.
Instructor: Mike Chappell
Monday, July 16 & Tuesday, July 17 10:00-12:00 noon
Early Bird Fee: $50.00
Location: Room 195 & Auditorium
STUDY STRATEGIES WORKSHOP
This study skills workshop offers students an overview of
strategies for organization, note-taking, time management,
memory, listening, and using different methods of learning.
Parents may register and attend with their student at no cost.
Instructor: Mary Ena Heath
Monday, July 23 3:30-5:30 p.m.
OR
Tuesday, July 24 10-12 noon
Fee: $25.00
GETTING READY FOR GEOMETRY
Circles, squares, proofs, and triangles! Hey! Who put
this algebra in my geometry? Good Algebra skills will be
your ticket to a better geometry grade. Come early and
see how geometry works, while polishing up many of
your algebra skills.
Instructor: Coach Scott Sharp
Tuesday, July 24 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Early Bird Fee: $30.00
GETTING READY FOR ALGEBRA II/TRIG
This class is offered to students who are going to take
Algebra II /Trig or Honors Algebra II /Trig. Although you
retain a tremendous amount of information, you may
forget some details or facts that you learned in Algebra
I. So the purpose of this class is to refresh your skills
you learned in Algebra I. At the end of this class, you will
receive a packet to complete at home then turn in the
first day of school to receive extra credit on your first test.
Instructor: Ann Clark
Tuesday, July 24 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Early Bird Fee $30.00
NOTE THE DATES ON YOUR CALENDAR
ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
Enter through the courtyard doors at the student parking lot and follow the signs to the workshop.
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TEST TAKING SKILLS
Sweaty palms? Stomach ache? Learn how to better
prepare as well as take different styles of tests. You will
take practice tests and quizzes and learn how to take
standardized tests including the Alabama High School
Graduation Exit Examination.
Instructor: David Whitener
Wednesday, July 25 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Early Bird Fee: $25.00
HISTORICAL WRITING
Conquering AP US History or AP European History next year?
This 2 hour seminar will cover the critical skills needed to write
a document-based historical essay. Mastering these skills are
important for success in advanced history courses and for the
AP exam.
Instructor: Jeff Lang
Monday, July 30 3:30-5:30 p.m.
OR
Tuesday, July 31 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Early Bird Fee: $30.00
MASTERING THE ACT/SAT TEST
This class is offered by two teachers experienced in
preparing students for the ACT/SAT tests. This 2 1/2 hour
class is designed both college entrance tests and registration
procedures. A brief review of skills necessary for both the
mathematics and language portions of the test will be given.
Advice on how to score your very best on these tests will be
covered as well. Great for those freshman and sophomores
just starting to think about the future as well as those juniors
and seniors who are looking for a leg up on these important
tests. The earlier you start preparing the better. Parents
may register and attend with their student at no cost.
Instructors: Kay Gonzales and Janet Sholes
Tuesday, July 24 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Early Bird Fee: $35.00 for students
REGISTRATION FORM
Summer Workshops 2012
NAME:_____________________________________
PARENTS NAME:____________________________
HOME PHONE:______________________________
PARENT CELL:______________________________
PARENT EMAIL: _____________________________
Check Desired Classes: Early Bird Fee/Reg Fee
(After7/11)
Honors 9 Summer Reading $25.00 _____________
Surviving an Audition
July 16 & 17 (Mon & Tues) $50/$55 _____________
Study Strategies Workshop
July 23 (Mon) $25/$30 _____________
July 24 (Tues) $25/$30 _____________
Thinking Like a Math Whiz
Algebra 1 $30/$35 _____________
Honors Algebra $30/$35 _____________
Getting Ready for Geometry $30/$35 _____________
Algebra 2/Trig Prep Class $30/$35 _____________
Test Taking Skills $25/$30 _____________
ACT/SAT Prep $35/$40 ______________
Historical Writing
July 30 (Mon) $30/$35 ______________
July 31 (Tues) $30/$35 ______________
Amount Enclosed:________________
Make checks payable and mail to:
HHS PTSA
c/o Beth Moore
2308 Big Cove Road
Huntsville, Al 35801
Questions?
Beth Moore (256-533-2640)
Please consider registering for the
Summer Workshop classes through the
link below:
mailto:http://www.hsv.k12.al.us/schools/hi
gh/hhs/PTSA.htm
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FBLA
More great results for Huntsville High School Future Business Leaders of America!
20 students competed at the Alabama Future Business Leaders of America conference on April 12-13. Of those 20, 12
students placed in the top 3! The list below is of students, their competition, and they place they won.
Sean Haskell, David Hughes, John Wachs 1st place in Digital Video Design
Sydney Larsen, Taylor Larsen 1st place in Digital Design and Promotion
Brian Craig 2nd place in Digital Design and Promotion
Carter Lockwood 1st place in Computer Game and Simulation Programming
Logan Nunn 1st place in Networking Concepts
Lane McLendon 2nd place in Business Communication
Samantha Blair 3rd place in Personal Finance
Beth Byers and Peyton Cook 3rd place in Business Presentation
Huntsville High School was named Outstanding Chapter in the state. This award only goes to one chapter each year and
there are over 500 chapters in the state. Peyton Cook was also elected as the FBLA District 6 Vice President.
These students will represent HHS and Alabama FBLA at the National Conference this summer in San Antonio, TX. This makes
the 8th straight year Huntsville High School has had students compete at the National level. It also marks the 8th straight
year HHS FBLA has been recognized for raising funds for the March of Dimes. FBLA students make a difference, learn about
careers, and develop leadership skills. For more information on FBLA please contact Patricia Woods or Kim Britton at
[email protected] or find Huntsville High Future Business Leaders of America on Facebook and twitter!
We are pleased to announce the theme for Spectrum
2012, which will be “Curio.” A curio is something
valued for its unusual nature. Spectrum Curio will
highlight the most original, the most beautiful, and the
most unusual pieces of literature (poetry, prose) along
with artwork and photography from our own
Huntsville High students. Students must submit
original items by Friday, March 2, to Room 223.
Spectrum 2011 was awarded a Gold ranking (the
highest award) by the Columbia Scholastic Press
Association. We aim to earn this highest honor again
for Huntsville High in 2012. Submit to Spectrum!!
Remember, you can still access
the
HHS PTSA Winter Newsletter-
College Edition
for valuable college information
applicable to all high school
grades at hhsnewsletter.com!
Robots Team
Team Monkey Madness takes Third Place in World Championship
Robotics Competition!
Congratulations to the Monkey Madness robotics team that won 3rd
overall in the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) World Championship on April
25-28 in St. Louis, Missouri. Monkey Madness is made up of HHS
freshmen Ben Allen, Summer Berthelson, Matthew Castleberry, Sarah
Darrow, and Daniel Daugherty, and Sarah Daugherty and Thomas
Kozar from Hampton Cove Middle School. 128 state and country
championship teams out of approximately 2100 teams world-wide
were invited to compete at the World Championship, with 21 teams
representing China, India, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Romania,
Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and Taiwan, and the remainder
representing the United States. Monkey Madness not only had a
rewarding experience on the playing fields, but also interacted with
teams from all over the world, partnering with three Chinese teams
during the competition. They even got the opportunity to see FIRST
Robotics sponsors, Pop Superstar, will.i.am and NBA Hall of Famer,
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
For more information about FTC and the World Championship, please
visit www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/ftc. If anyone is interested in
starting up an FTC team, please contact Kim Daugherty
Clinic
Thanks to those of you that have donated items to the clinic this year. With your donations they
were able to keep a good supply to run the clinic as needed. The items listed below are what the
clinic will need to start the school year in August. If you would like to donate any of these items,
please bring them to the school when it opens or there will probably be an opportunity to bring
items on the night of open house. Have a great summer and thanks for your support!!
Items needed for clinic in August: bottles of water, juice boxes, packs of crackers, contact lens
solution
Please don't bring anything to the clinic until right before school starts in August!!!
If you have any questions please email me at [email protected]
Bonnie Batson, clinic liason for PTA
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HUNTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BAND
On Saturday, January 28, thirty hard working and dedicated students participated in tryouts for the District One Honor
Band and the All-State Band. Tryouts were held at Brewer High School. Congratulations to the following students who
were selected to participate in the highly competitive District One Honor Band, which culminated in a performance at
Bob Jones High School on February 17-18, 2012: Gus Arnold, Lily Brooks, Clay Brown, Amanda Clark, Keeley McMurray,
Reed Miller, Lydia Nance, Maggie Smallwood, and Scott Zook. Of the students who performed with the Honor Band, five
HHS band students gained additional recognition with selection for the Alabama All-State Band, which met and
performed at the Mobile Convention Center on April 12-14, 2012. Our All-State band members were: Gus Arnold, Lily
Brooks, Clay Brown, Lydia Nance, and Maggie Smallwood. Congratulations to all!
Twelve band students were selected to perform in various university honor bands this year, to include honor bands at
the University of Alabama, the University of Alabama Huntsville, the University of Alabama-Birmingham, and the
University of North Alabama. The following students participated in at least one honor band this year: Lily Brooks,
Maggie Smallwood, Clay Brown, Amanda Clark, Daniel Daugherty, Lydia Nance, Gus Arnold, Matthew Castleberry, Kyle
Reasons, Reed Miller, Scott Zook, and Caleb Eversole.
The HHS band hosted the Music Performance Assessment (MPA) again this year on February 23-24, 2012. Forty bands
participated in the 2-day event. The Symphonic Band earned an impressive Superior Rating in both sight reading and
performance, while the Concert band performed an exhibition selection. Thanks to all the dedicated student and parent
volunteers who made this event a success.
On April 21, 2012, band students participated in the American Bandmasters Association Solo and Ensemble Contest,
which was held at Hartselle High School. The Jazz Band performed, and there were numerous individual and small group
performances. The Jazz Band received all Superior ratings, as did many individual performers. Congratulations to the following
students who received a medal and a Superior rating: Rachel McKenzie, Rayna Burkard, Lydia Nance, Gus Arnold, Jake
Brouwer, Ben Allen, Sam Neighbors, Sam McPheeters, Alex Dombrowsky, Thomas Pigott, Jared Wasilefsky, Tyler D’Arienzo,
Matthew Castleberry, Lindsay McMillan, Kyle Reasons, Reed Miller, Matthew Stone, John Wachs, Josh Yarbrough, Caleb
Eversole, Hyunki Kim, and Tommy Davenport.
The annual Spring Concert was held on
May 8, 2012 in the HHS Auditorium. The Jazz
Band kicked off the evening with a selection of
jazz tunes including Ain’t Misbehavin’, Another
Lazy Day, Dark Orchid, and In the Mood. The
combined Concert Bands entertained the
audience with a large variety of pieces
including Pathfinder of Panama, One Beautiful
Life, movements from Symphonic Songs for
Band and Moorside Suite, Aguero, The Genius
of Ray Charles, John Williams in Concert, and
Xerxes. It was a fun and entertaining evening,
which also featured a shark and screaming
swimmer during the Jaws theme music that
was part of the John Williams piece.
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On Graduation Day, we will say good-bye to our Senior Marching Band, Symphonic Band, and Flag Corps
members: Madalyn Atherton, Michael Athey, Jake Brouwer, Erin Conway, Smyly Crawford, Tyler D’Arienzo,
Savannah Dewberry, Alex Dombrowsky, Hunter Echols, Cody Fee, Mark Foreman, Nathalie Guerrero, Ashley Head,
Katie Jackson, AJ Lindner, Lindsay MacMillan, Dante’ McDowell, Joshua Midds, Michael Payne, Aly Plasterer, Allen
Porter, Stephanie Ray, Kyle Reasons, Sarah Russell, Maggie Smallwood, Karltaris Smith, Rachel Stone, Jared
Wasilefsky, Hailey Webber, Chris Wolfe, and Joshua Yarbrough. It has been a great year! Good luck in all your
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The highlight of the year was the international trip to Spain! During spring break, nearly 90 band students and chaperones
traveled to Spain for a 9-day trip, visiting Segovia, Avila, Toledo, Madrid, Valencia, and Barcelona. The band performed five
concerts during the trip, with performances in Segovia, Aranjuaz (near Madrid), Valencia, Tarrassa (near Barcelona), and an
outdoor concert on the plaza in Algete. During these concerts, the band had the pleasure of performing with three Spanish
bands. During the trip, the students experienced traditional Spanish cuisine, discovered the architecture of Gaudi, walked
under a Roman aqueduct in Segovia, explored the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, and swam in the Mediterranean. It was
a truly unforgettable experience!
The band would like to thank everyone who supported the band fundraisers throughout the year.
Your support helped the band raise funds to support all aspects of our music program, including
competition music fees, instrument purchases, repair, and maintenance, as well as fee scholarships
and support for students with financial hardships. The 2012-2013 fundraising season will begin early
next fall with our annual Enjoy the City Coupon Book sale!
IMPORTANT DATES:
May 2-22 - Advanced Band Sectional Tryouts
May 18 - Drum Major Tryouts continue
May 19 - Jazz Band performs at Bridge Street, 2pm-3pm
May 25 - Graduation – arrive at VBC at 5pm to perform
May 29-31 - Freshman Band Camp (full band) 8:30am-12pm
June 1 - Freshman Band Camp (percussion only) 8:30am-12pm
July 23-26 - Band Camp (1/2 days)*
July 30-August 2 - Band Camp (full days)*
*Band camp dates will be shifted forward one week if the school year start date shifts forward.
COMMEMORATIVE BRICK SALE
Now is the perfect time to commemorate your favorite student, graduating Senior, teacher, or
alumnus with the purchase of an engraved brick, which will be placed in the HHS courtyard
around the American flag. Bricks may be purchased by contacting any band member, filling out a
form located on the band web site (www.huntsvillehighband.com) or by contacting Shelley
Corbett at [email protected] or Karen Pigott at [email protected]. For your
convenience, there is also an order form attached to this newsletter. Consider purchasing a brick
now and enjoying it while your student is still at HHS. An engraved brick makes a great Birthday,
Christmas, or Graduation gift. Reminder: Bricks are installed over the summer, so if you would like
your Senior to see their commemorative brick in the courtyard next year, order it now!
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HHS Panther Football
Huntsville High summer workout plans are as follows: Varsity and junior varsity teams will lift weights/practice on
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday during the month of June. During July, lifting will be on Monday,
Tuesday, and Thursday. Workouts will begin on Thursday, May 31. Lifting times will be from 6:00AM until
8:00AM, or 7:00AM until 9:00AM.
Upcoming freshmen football players will lift on Monday and Thursday from 9:00AM until 10:30AM. Workouts will
begin on Thursday, May 31.
2012 Huntsville High Football Schedule
Varsity Games:
*HHS vs. Hartselle Away August 24
HHS vs. Sparkman Home August 31 A&M
HHS vs. Grissom Away September 7 MF
HHS vs. Lee Away September 14 MF
HHS vs. Oxford (Lil Panther night) Home September 21 A&M
HHS vs. Bob Jones Away September 28
HHS vs. Albertville (Middle School night) Home October 4 (Thurs) MF
HHS vs. Pell City (Homecoming) Home October 12 MF
HHS vs. Clay Chalkville Away October 19
HHS vs. Gadsden City Away October 26 HHS vs. Hazel Green
(Senior night) Home November 2 MF
All Games start at 7:00
*Jamboree
Freshmen/JV Games:
*HHS vs. Fresh Jam. (Fr. Only) August 28 MF
HHS vs. Sparkman Away September 3
HHS vs. Grissom Home September 10 MF
HHS vs. Lee (JV@4:30, Fr@6) Home September 17 HHS
HHS vs. Albertville Away September 24
HHS vs. Bob Jones Home October 1 HHS
HHS vs. Butler (FR), MadAcad (JV) Home October 8 HHS
HHS vs. Hazel Green Away October 15
HHS vs. Grissom Away October 29 MF
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Run in the Sun Cross Country Camp
Rising 5th - 12th graders, are you looking for:
-a safe and fun place to run this Summer?
-fun, knowledgeable and qualified coaches who love the sport of cross-country to help
and instruct you to go to the next level of competitive running?
-a chance to run with other local runners, kids you go to school with, or kids that come
from other schools that you compete against?
All camp participants will receive:
a running log to keep up with performance for the Summer
schedule and itinerary of personalized running
t-shirt.
Dates: Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays, June 4th - July 30th
Time: 7:00am - 9:00am
Location: John Hunt Cross Country Park
Contact Info
Stephen Baker (head Cross Country coach at HHS)
256-536-4770
James Terwilliger (head Cross Country coach at Randolph School)
256-536-4770
HHS AFJROTC
Spring 2012
Through out the year, both the P.T. team and the Drill
team have several competitions. The latest joint meet was
on February 23, 2012 at Johnson High School. This
competition included about thirteen teams from all
around North Alabama and some from Tennessee. Both
the P.T team and the Drill team were very successful. The
Drill Team walked away with five trophies including one
for overall second place. The P.T. team placed second in
the athletic competition
Though Huntsville High’s JROTC is constantly busy, the end
of the school year is the busiest. March 19 was the 2012
annual military ball, one of the most looked forward to
events of the entire year in AFJROTC. After Christmas, two
juniors are chosen as Mr. and Ms. Vice (this year, Chelsie
Crossen and Hayden Fry!). it takes a TON of work to get
Military Ball rolling. Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors
can all be on committees like Decorations, Seating, and
other stuff. The actual night is formal and starts out with a
receiving line that everyone goes through after walking
underneath a saber arch. The formal ceremony starts
begins with toasts and little speeches, and then dinner
starts! After dinner, the fun parts of the ceremony start.
First are senior sillies. These are “special” gag type gifts
given to all the seniors that represent something they are
known for. Around 11, the dance starts winding down. But
even though the night may be ending you’ll have some
awesome memories to hold you over until next year’s
military ball.
On April 6th, the PT team went to the
Marine Corps Mud Run at Auburn.
While there, they visited the Air Force
ROTC detachment and listened to a
presentation from the Auburn cadets.
Later they where taken on a campus
tour. The next morning they got up
bright and early for the mud run. At the
mud run they saw one of our former
HHS cadets, Andrew Fry, who was
running the race with his team from
Marion Military College. The cadets
who went to the mud run said they
were pretty exhausted and covered in
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For the first time, in a couple of years,
Huntsville High JROTC met with Butler High’s
JROTC and for a field event called Eagle Day.
The turnout was great! Everyone seemed to
enjoy it. We began at 9am setting up for the
event and at 10 we had the welcoming
ceremony. During the day we had various
sports competitions, such as: volleyball,
combat volleyball, basketball, and war ball. In
between the sports we had a lunch that was
supplied by the cadets. Finally at the end of the
day we had the long awaited drill competition.
The winner was one of our cadets, Catherine
Peterson! When the day got to an end, nobody
wanted to go. Eagle day was a great day for
everyone!
Summer 2012
The 2011-2012 school year is quickly coming to an end, and
our JROTC Summer activities are just beginning. One of our
major summer events is JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge at
Fort McClellan near Anniston, Alabama. This is an optional
event that many of our cadets look forward to all year long.
Fort McClelland is a joint-service JROTC Summer camp with
challenging military skills activities. During this week-long
camp, cadets wake up at five every morning to do morning PT
(Physical Training) as a group. The training days consist of
several leadership reaction courses and team building
exercises. The days ultimately end with a competition
between teams in games such as volleyball, basketball, flag
football, and broom hockey. The last two days of Fort
McClelland consist of a PT test, a drill competition and field
games. This camp fills up very quickly and is definitely worth
the wait.
HHS returning cadets will host the incoming freshmen cadets
at a 6-10 Aug ROTC Orientation Week. New cadets will meet
the cadet staff, make new friends, learn basic military skills
and get a head start on their first promotion. For information
call 256-428-8061.
The first JROTC event of the 2012-2013
school year is the 24-25 Aug Corps outing at
Camp Maranatha. There cadets will
participate in team building events like
repelling, high ropes, canoeing, and military
skills.
Cadets will also be welcoming a new JROTC
instructor, SMSGT Julie Dollar, who will
replace CMSGT Daniel who is retiring this
year. SMSGT Dollar comes to HHS from her
last assignment in Washington D.C.
On 10 Sep, HHS JROTC will be visited by an IG
inspector from AFJROTC Headquarters at
Maxwell AFB. This inspection, normally
conducted every three years, will be our first
since 2008, due to the Corps previous back-
to-back “Distinguished Unit” ratings.
We would like to offer a huge
Thank You! To Janet Robbins for sponsoring the HHS Newsletter this year!
HHS PTSA appreciates your support!