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December 2012                    Year 18, Issue 5 

Millard West Administrators                          Millard Board of Educa on Dr. Greg Tiemann – Principal                          Mr. Dave Anderson Dr. Jennifer Allen – Asst. Principal, Curriculum & Instruc on & 10th Grade Students     Mr. Todd Clarke Mr. Harry Grimminger – Asst. Principal, Student Services & 9th Grade Students  Mr. Mike Kennedy   Mr. Robert Lamberty – Asst. Principal, Assessment & 12th Grade Students   Mr. Mike Pate Mrs. Stacy Longacre – Asst. Principal, Safety/Security & 11th Grade Students      Mrs. Linda Poole Mr. Chris Loofe ‐ Asst. Principal, Ac vi es Director  Mr. Pat Ricke s                                                                                                                                                              Dr. Keith Lutz – Superintendent 

Mission Statement Millard West, a con nuously improving professional learning community, inves ng in each learner

through an inclusive environment, guided by high expecta ons, guarantees personal and academic growth and the ability to successfully compete and posi vely contribute to an increasingly globalized society.

Index Progress Checks & January Calendar ............. 2            January Tes ng Schedule .............................. 2 Na onal Merit Honors ................................... 3 Post Prom Informa on .................................. 3 Advanced Placement & Dual Enrollment ...... 4 Senior Informa on ........................................ 4            Dual Enrollment Opportuni es ..................... 5 AP Dual Credit Op ons .................................. 6 

Millard Career Academies ............................. 7 Hours‐Library, Tes ng & Study Center .......... 8 Guidance Informa on ................................... 9‐11 Orchestra & Band News ................................ 12 Business Department Classes ........................ 13 Senior Tributes ‐ IMPORTANT ....................... 14 Senior Photos ‐ IMPORTANT ......................... 15‐16 Ac vi es & Athle cs ..................................... 17‐18 Yearbook Order Form .................................... 19 

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PROGRESS CHECKS & GRADES

Second Progress Check Wednesday, December 5 Semester Ends Friday, December 21

(Winter Break begins at 3:15 p.m. on Friday, December 21)

Remember to ask your student for the Progress Check which is to be brought home by the student. Semester grades are mailed home. You may also look at grades via your Parent Portal Account. THIRD SEMESTER Our third semester will begin on Thursday, January 3rd. All students are to report to school by 8 a.m. for a regular scheduled day. Students should print their schedules from the Student Portal. Individual student schedules may have changed for 3rd and 4th semesters. OPEN HOUSE SET FOR JANUARY An Open House for the third semester will be held on Thursday, January 10th from 7:00-8:15 p.m. This will be an opportunity to meet your child’s 3rd semester teachers and learn about the curriculum

JANUARY CALENDAR

Thurs., Jan. 3 .......... School Resumes Thurs., Jan. 10 ........ Open House 7-8:15 p.m. Tues., Jan. 15 ......... AP Information Night 7 p.m. Fri., Jan. 18 ............. Red Cross Blood Drive Mon., Jan. 21 .......... No School for Students Wed., Jan. 23 .......... 10th Analytical Writing 8-9:45 11th State Writing 8-9:45 Classes for all begin at 10:00 Thurs., Jan. 24 ........ 10th Analytical Writing 8-9:45 11th State Writing 8-9:45 Classes for all begin at 10:00

PARKING AT MILLARD WEST There is no parking along the east, south or west main drive on the Millard West campus. This is a fire lane. If you are attending any Millard West event at any time, please park in one of the park-ing lots. Illegally parked cars will be ticketed and towed.

TESTING SCHEDULE

Wednesday, January 23

9th Grade Arrive at school before 10:00 a.m. 10th Grade Analytical Writing Assess. at 8 a.m. 11th Grade State Writing Assessment Only students with last names starting with A-Le arrive at 8 a.m. Students with last names starting with Li-Z arrive before 10:00 a.m. 12th Grade Arrive at school before 10:00 a.m.

Thursday, January 24

9th Grade Arrive at school before 10:00 a.m. 10th Grade Analytical Writing Assess. at 8 a.m. 11th Grade State Writing Assessment Only students’ with last names starting with Li-Z arrive at 8 a.m. Students with last names starting with A - Le arrive before 10:00 a.m. 12th Grade Arrive at school before 10:00 a.m. Please note schedule for 11th Grade Eleventh grade students with last names starting from A - Le are testing on Wednesday, January 23, and eleventh grade students with last names starting Li - Z are testing on Thursday, January 24.

CLASS SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY 23 & 24

Block 1 10:00 - 10:57 a.m. Block 2 11:05 - 12:02 p.m. Block 3 12:10 - 2:10 p.m. Block 4 2:18 - 3:15 p.m.

*There will be no Quality Time for these two testing days. Lunch will be served during 3rd Block.

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NATIONAL MERIT HONORS Congratulations to the following students who received National Merit Honors National Merit Semifinalists National Merit Commended Caleb Ashton Mitchell Bruckner James Pettay Rhen Bruneteau Tyler Keith Hannah Olson Lyndsay Zimmerman APPAREL HOLIDAY SALE AT THE SCRATCHIN POST The Scratchin Post will be open Tuesday, December 11th from 4-7 p.m. to assist with your shopping needs. Come check out the new line of Nike and Underarmour products. Gift certificates are available. Please note: The store will be closed the afternoon of December 21st. 2012-2013 YEARBOOK Don’t be left without a yearbook. Yearbook order forms are in this newsletter. Cost from September 1st through December 21st is $65. POST PROM DONATIONS Please keep Post Prom in mind when shopping this holiday season. We are looking for items to be donated to the Post Prom store and raffle baskets for students to win during the Post Prom evening.

Donated items can be dropped off at the Millard West Activities Office or by contacting Kim Gagne 402-850-0989. Thank you for supporting a safe and fun event for your student! POST PROM Post Prom is off and running. We are meeting at Millard West every Monday and Thursday at 7 pm for decorations, but could use some assistance. If you are available on these evenings, please come up and help. This is a great way to meet other Millard West parents. We have lots to do to make this a great event!

PROM 2013 - FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS Prom will be held at the Century Link Center on Saturday, April 13 from 8-11 p.m.

WISH LIST Suggested items

Tickets (sporting events, plays, concert tickets, movies) Dorm Room Items (trash cans, memo boards, laundry bags, etc.) Electronics (alarm clocks, dock-ing stations, iPods) Cologne/Perfume Hand Bags/Cinch Sacks Gift Cards of all kinds (iTunes, Gas, Restaurants, etc.) Car accessories Head Phones Piggy Banks

Photo Frames Hair Accessories and tools Beach towels - swim accessories Water Bottles Bathroom items Lava Lamps or Fun style Lamps Ear buds iPod items Games Husker or other sport items Key Chains Jewelry Lawn Chairs

Exercise items (yoga mats, tow-els, etc.) Coolers Candy Tools Stuff animals Microwave Mini Refrigerator Spa items

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Advanced Placement And Dual Enrollment Information Night

What: Information on Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment Programs

When: Tuesday, January 15 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Where: Millard West Auditorium

For Whom: Parents and Students interested in knowing more about these two important programs

We will provide information about each Advanced Placement Course that is offered. Teachers from many of these classes will be present to share information about expectations, curriculum and testing. They will also be available to answer questions. We will give an overview of qualifications for enrollment and success in these important college bound courses. It is recommended that all four-year college-bound students enroll in at least one Advanced Placement Course. AP courses help students to be better prepared for college and might help a student to enter college having already earned college credits. We will also give information on AP testing: the benefits, the costs and the timelines. Information will also be provided about UNO’s Dual Enrollment program including benefits, costs and timelines. We encourage any interested parent and student to come to this infor-mation session to find out more about these worthwhile programs.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PROJECT Students in Mr. Scott Townsley’s U.S. Government & Economics class worked on a Habitat for Humanity house the end of September.

MOCK JOB INTERVIEW VOLUNTEERS Welcome to the 2012-2013 school year. Each semester, the Millard West Oral Communications students (those in Speech, Debate or Forensics) go through a Mock Job Interview. Students apply for part-time jobs and have a one-on-one interview with a business professional from the community. We are always actively looking for new Mock Job Interview Volunteers. The interviews run from 7:30 a.m. until noon. If you are interested, please contact Jennifer Jerome at jmjerome@mpsomaha.org for more information.

SENIOR INFORMATION

Attention Seniors If you have any transcripts that need to be submitted for your college applications that have deadlines through January 7, 2013; your request must be submitted to the Guidance Office by Friday, December 7, 2012. Any requests submitted after December 7, will not be guaranteed to be completed by your deadline.

ORDERS FOR GRADUATION School Traditions/Jostens will return during the lunch hours on Tuesday, December 4th, so that orders can be placed for caps & gowns and graduation announcements.. A minimum deposit of $50 is required at the time you place your order. Order packets can be found in the Guidance Office or Administration Office. GRADUATION DATE AND PLACE Graduation 2013 - Saturday, May 25th at 1:00 p.m. at the Omaha Civic Auditorium, 1804 Capitol Avenue.

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Dual Enrollment Opportunities Millard West 2012-2013

Students taking specified Advanced Placement Courses are given the opportunity to dual enroll for college credit as well as high school credit. Currently Millard Public Schools is working with the University of Nebraska at Omaha. UNO determines which of Millard’s courses align with their college curriculum and which of Millard’s teachers qualify as adjunct professors. Only those courses and teachers approved by UNO offer the option of dual enrollment credit. Students must have a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or greater in order to qualify for dual enrollment credit. Students must also sign up for dual enrollment credit concurrently with enrollment in the corresponding Millard course. Students will not be allowed to retroactively pay for dual enrollment credit. Enrollment requirements are set by UNO and may be changed by them prior to any registration period. Students will earn credit from UNO and will need to have a transcript from UNO sent to the university they plan on attending. As with all transfer credit, the attending universities decide if and how they accept the transfer credit from UNO. It is recommended that students call the attending college and ask about the acceptance of the specific transfer credit before enrolling in the dual enrollment course. If a student is enrolling in a science or math program, the attending university will generally not accept dual enrollment credit in science and math. Most dual enrollment credits will transfer as general required courses rather than as major-specific course work. Students should call the admission’s office at the university they are planning on attending to check for specific information on transfer credit acceptance. All Advanced Placement Courses offer Advanced Placement Testing through the College Board each spring. All students enrolled in AP courses are expected to take the corresponding AP exams. Students may qualify for college credit depending on the grade they earn on the exam(s) and the university they are attending. A list of Advanced Placement credits granted by all colleges/universities is available at:

http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/apcreditpolicy/index.jsp UNO’s Enrollment Process

A UNO representative will visit the dual enrollment courses two weeks prior to the registration deadline. Students are then to turn in their registrations to the Millard West Administration Office within the two week window. The cost for each course, each semester will be $250 whether it is for a three-credit, four-credit, or five-credit class. Millard West will send the registrations to UNO. Each parent/student will receive a bill from the University and will pay UNO directly. No money should be given to Millard West. The $250 fee is a significant reduction in the normal tuition for a UNO class. UNO dual-enrolled students are required to take the AP test in May; however, UNO will pay for the AP exam costs (an $89 cost per exam in the spring of 2013) in the dual-enrolled subject. By turning in the enrollment forms, the parent/student is agreeing to a financial obligation and agreement with UNO. All of UNO’s policies apply. Students must pass the dual enrollment course with a grade of C or better to earn college credit. The grading scale will be the same as for all Millard classes. Grade weighting for advanced placement classes is for Millard’s GPA purposes only and does not apply to the UNO grade report. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Bob Lamberty or Micki Zoucha at Millard West at 715-6001. For UNO specific questions, please contact Ms. Kelly Malone of the UNO Academic Affairs Office at 554-3810 or e-mail her at:

malonek@mail.unomaha.edu or check http://dualenroll.unomaha.edu/studentqa.php

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AP Dual Credit Options for 2012-2013 Millard West High School

Students must have a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or greater in order to qualify for dual enrollment credit. Students must also sign up for dual enrollment credit concurrently with enrollment in the corresponding Millard West course. Students will not be allowed to retroactively pay for dual enrollment credit. Enrollment requirements are set by UNO and may be changed by them prior to any registration period.

University of Nebraska

UNO At Omaha

English

A.P. English Literature (Ms. Sandoz or Mr. Mercer) UNO English 1010: Introduction to Genre Studies

- prose (3 credit hours) UNO English 1020: Introduction to Genre Studies

- poetry, drama, film (3 credit hours)

Math

A.P. Calculus AB (Mr. Hall only) UNO Math 1950: Calculus I (5 credit hours)

A.P. Calculus BC (Mr. Hall only) UNO Math 1950: Calculus I (5 credit hours) UNO Math 1960: Calculus II (5 credit hours)

A.P. Statistics (Mr. May only) UNO Statistics CIST 2500: Introduction to Applied Statistics (3 credits)

Science

A.P. Biology (Mr. Carlson or Dr. Hylok) UNO Biology 1450: Biology I (5 credits) UNO Biology 1750: Biology II (5 credits)

A.P. Physics (Mr. Berzina) UNO Physics 1110: General Physics (4 credits) UNO Physics 1120: General Physics (4 credits)

A.P. Environmental Science (Ms.Ord) UNO Biology 1330: Biology (3 credits)

Social Studies

A.P. Comparative Government (Ms. Bragg) UNO Political Science 2500: Introduction to

Comparative Politics (3 credits)

A.P. European History (Mr. Fields or Mr. Royers) UNO History 1510: Western Civilization

1453-1789 (3 credit hours) UNO History 1520: Western Civilization since

1789 (3 credit hours)

A.P. Psychology (Mr. Stauffer) UNO Psychology 1010: Introductory Psychology

(3 credit hours)

A.P. United States History (Mr. Heys or Mr. Bull) UNO History 1110: American History to 1865

(3 credit hours) UNO History 1120: American History since 1865

(3 credit hours)

World Languages

A.P. French (Ms. Johnson) UNO French 2120: Intermediate French 2

(3 credit hours)

A.P. German (Ms. Langer) UNO German 2120: Intermediate German 2

(3 credit hours)

A.P. Spanish (Ms. Ehrke) UNO Spanish 2120: Intermediate Spanish 2

(3 credit hours) Music

A.P. Music Theory (Mr. Keith) UNO Music 1420: Music Core Curriculum II (3 credit hours)

Other Dual Enrollment Options

Athletic Training and Sports Injuries Internship UNO PE 3040: Prevention and Care of Athletic

Injuries

Academies: Education, Finance and Entrepreneurship Each academy offers dual enrollment opportunities

through UNO and Metro. Students must be en-rolled in the academy to take advantage of these opportunities. See district website on Academies for more information.

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MILLARD CAREER ACADEMY

Attention Sophomore Students and Parents Students will soon finalize course selections for the last two years of high school and it is important to use these years to prepare for post-secondary plans. One way to be prepared is to participate in a Millard career Academy. The Culinary Skills, Education, Entrepreneurship, Health Sciences and Distribution and Logistics Management Academies enhance the many opportunities available to Millard students and help students prepare for college and/or a career. During their Junior and Senior years, academy participants attend their assigned high school half of each day and travel to the academy the remaining half-day. Academy participants earn 40 credits per year toward high school graduation and have the option to earn college credit at a reduced tuition rate through Metropolitan Community College and University of Nebraska at Omaha. This is a great way to explore a career, learn with a cohort group of students and gain experience in a career field. To learn more about the academy opportunities, attend the parent information meeting and academy open house where you will meet academy teachers and students currently enrolled in each academy. The Career Academy website is http://mps.mpsomaha.org/academies.      

      

Millard West will be hosting an informational meeting for all Millard West sophomores regarding all of the Millard Academies during Quality Time

on Monday, November 12 in the auditorium.

Parent Information Meeting Thursday, November 29, 2012 6:30-7:30 pm or 8:00-9:00 pm

Don Stroh Administration Center 5606 S. 147 Street

Academy Open Houses Tuesday, December 4, 2012

6:30-7:30 pm  Culinary Skills Academy, Room 1404 

Distribution & Logistics Management Academy, Room 1303 Health Sciences Academy, Room 1402 

Horizon High School 5300 George B. Lake Parkway

Education Academy, Room 321 Millard West High School 5710 S. 176 Avenue

Entrepreneurship Academy, Room 128 Millard South High School 14905 Q Street

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MILLARD WEST LIBRARY We are sure that many of our avid student readers will be happy to know that there are hundreds of new books in the library! We have voracious readers at West, both students and staff. That’s what makes it exciting for the library staff! Students can find the new Millard Reads list on the library website link.

We’re also very big on technology, and enjoy helping students through the intricacies of software and hardware use. It is a very good idea for all students to invest in a flash drive for project storage. As always, we’re asking students to save everything in two places, and we’re trying to remember to follow our own advice.

Thank you to the Millard Public Schools Foundation for providing the funding to have the library open later in the evenings.

Library hours: Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

TESTING CENTER This center is for students who have missed a test or other homework and need to make it up. The student needs to make arrangements with the teacher to report to the Testing Center to make up the work.

Testing Center Hours Monday 7:15 - 8:30 a.m. - Lecture Hall (room 164) Tuesday 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. - 100B (inside Library) Thursday 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. - 100B (inside Library)

STUDY CENTER HOURS Staff members are available to assist students in the following subject areas during our after school Study Center on Tuesday and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday 3:30-5:30 p.m. English, Math, Social Studies, Spanish teachers will be available to assist students - Located in Library Science - Located in room 214

Thursday 3:30-5:30 p.m. Math & Spanish teachers will be available to assist students - Located in Library Science - Located in room 214

SCRATCHIN POST

For all your apparel needs, come visit us at the Scratchin Post. We are located in the Millard West commons area. The Scratchin Post is operated by Millard West DECA.

Monday Store Hours Tuesday - Friday Store Hours 7:50 - 8:45 a.m. 7:10 - 8:00 a.m. 12:07 - 1:53 p.m. 11:34 - 1:37 p.m. 3:20 - 3:45 p.m. 3:20 - 3:45 p.m.

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GUIDANCE NEWS

Academic Support at Millard West When students are taking courses that stretch their academic skills and challenge them to new levels of thinking, they sometimes become frustrated when the answers are not clear and immediate. As educators, however, we know that these are instances in which students are growing and developing as learners and thinkers. If your student is becoming frustrated or panicked due to academic challenges, the key

is to seek support early rather than spending weeks in panic mode or waiting until the end of the semester to address the concern. There are a number of resources available at Millard West to support your student in working through these challenges. Tuesday/Thursday After School Study Center in the Info. Center from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Individual Help with the Student's Teacher Before or After School as Available Tutor From the National Honor Society - See Mrs. Zohlen in Guidance to inquire about this possi-

bility. Study Hall scheduled into school day Course level change if student is misplaced academically Visit with our Academic Counselor, Mrs. Zohlen, to discuss concerns.

Naviance for Parents Parents: Be sure to sign up for your Naviance account today. A personal Naviance account gives you access to career and college information that is helpful to both you and your student. Parents are also able to click on Updates on the lower right hand side of the welcome page and find communication of area activities that promote career and college awareness with live links, email addresses and web sites. Also on the welcome page are links to the Millard Curriculum Guide, Education Quest, NCAA information and Millard Academy information. Contact Brenda Cary blcary@mpsomaha.org in the Guidance Office for log-in information. Send her an e-mail with your student’s name and she will send you your registration information.

ACT Parent Resource Check out this parent resource - ACT Parent! This online, monthly newsletter contains helpful information such as searching for the right college fit and making sense of college terms. Please visit http://www.act.org/education/subscribe.html?hq_e=el&hq_m=2001040&hq_l=5&hq_v=5def7a86d3#.UImGN2GWm5I to sub-scribe.

Attention Seniors If you have any transcripts that need to be submitted for your college applications that have deadlines through January 7, 2013; your request must be submitted to the Guidance Office by Friday, December 7, 2012. Any requests submitted after December 7, will not be guaranteed to be completed by your deadline.

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GUIDANCE NEWS

Career Awareness Talks

Millard West 9-12 grade students are invited to further investigate potential careers during the months of November and December by attending a Career Awareness Talk (CAT). Panels of speakers within a specific career field have been invited to speak to interested students in the Guidance Office on the dates below. The talks will begin at 10:00 a.m. and last approximately 45 minutes. Students: Sign up for a Career Awareness Talk through your Naviance account. Click on the About Me tab and look for the Career Awareness Talks survey on the left hand side of the page. Then click on the CAT you would like to attend. A pass will be sent to you the day of the CAT so that you can attend. Emergency Services……Tuesday, December 4 - 10:00 a.m. Law Enforcement - Deputy Chad Miller, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Firefighter - Capt. Dave Mann, Omaha Fire Department Paramedic - Omaha Fire Department

Industrial Tech…….Tuesday, December 11 - 10:00 a.m. Careers represented: welders, machinists, tool and die cutting, CNC machining, electronics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, plasma cutting. Kyle Kraudy, Dave Douglas& Rogene Smith, Conductix-Wampfler, Inc Jim Vyhidal, Quality Director, Tri-V Tool & Manufacturing Co. Katie Beach, Human Resource Recruiter, Nebraska Machinery Company Joel Dickinson, Admissions Associate, Southeast Community College Kristen Kruse, Recruiter & Bethany Heerspink, Account Manager, Aerotek HEALTH OCCUPATIONS STUDENTS OF AMERICA & AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

HOSA is a national organization dedicated to the provision of unique opportunities and experiences for students interested in the health and medical fields. It is based primarily out of Human Physiology and Athletic Training/Sports Injury courses. HOSA students at Millard West may participate in our three blood drives, various community service events, and attend local, state and national leadership conferences/competitions.

American Red Cross/HOSA Blood Drives The American Red Cross/HOSA Winter Blood Drive will be Friday, January 18th from 8:00 – 2:00. The Mid-west Region needs to collect about 2100 units/week to meet area and national requirements. To help meet this need, the Red Cross is encouraging students to be lifelong donors. In order to donate blood you must:

Be 17 years old (16 with completed parental permission form) Be in good general health Pass the comprehensive health/history screening Weigh 110 pounds. If female there is a sliding scale according to height 5’6/110; 5’5/115;

5’4/120lbs, etc. We encourage all eligible students to donate blood. Our goal is to collect over 350 usable units/year. Please talk to your son/daughter about giving blood. If, for any reason, you would prefer your child not give blood, please make that known to them so they do not register. If you have any questions or concerns about the blood drive, or if you would like to donate (parents make great donors!), please e-mail Jim Johnston at jajohnst@mpsomaha.org. Remember every donation saves lives.

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GUIDANCE NEWS

Students planning to attend four year colleges and universities should take a college entrance exam a minimum of three times during their junior/senior year of high school. Students should also research their possible post-secondary institutions in order to review admission testing requirements. Please contact the Millard West Guidance Department if you have questions.

2012-2013 ACT Test Dates

Students may register by going to the following website: www.actstudent.org

2012-2013 SAT Test Dates

Students may register by going to the following website: ww.collegeboard.com/students/testing

Additional fees apply if you register late or make changes to your test type, center or date after registering.

Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required)

October 27, 2012 September 21, 2012 September 22 - October 5, 2012

December 8, 2012 November 2, 2012 November 3 - 16, 2012

February 9, 2013 January 11, 2013 January 12 - 18, 2013

April 13, 2013 March 8, 2013 March 9 - 22, 2013

June 8, 2013 May 3, 2013 May 4 - 17, 2013

Test Date Tests Offered Regular Registration Closes

Late Registration Closes

October 6, 2012 SAT & Subject Tests Sept. 7, 2012 Sept. 21, 2012

Nov. 3, 2012 SAT & Subject Tests Oct. 4, 2012 Oct. 19, 2012

Dec. 1, 2012 SAT & Subject Tests Nov. 1, 2012 Nov. 16, 2012

Jan. 26, 2013 SAT & Subject Tests Dec. 28, 2012 Jan. 11, 2013

Mar. 9, 2013 SAT Test Only Feb. 8, 2013 Feb. 22, 2013

May 4, 2013 SAT & Subject Tests Apr. 5, 2013 Apr. 19, 2013

June 1, 2013 SAT & Subject Tests May 2, 2013 May 17, 2013

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Orchestra News

Calling all soloists! Concerto Competition (10-12th graders) information has been announced! Please join us for the fabulous Winter Concert on December 11 at 7 p.m. All Millard West Orchestras will be featured. Music Mentors with the Omaha Symphony will be added to our calendar - February 22, at Millard West, all morning. Our students will sit side by side with members of the Omaha Symphony and learn from the "masters". Students will also receive a free ticket to the Masterworks Symphony Concert on March 1, or 2. Thank you Millard West administration for this unique opportunity to learn! The MW Music Department's Wildcat Showcase is December 17 at 7:00 p.m. Come enjoy this fantastic variety show!

MILLARD WEST MARCHING BAND PERFORMS IN PHILADELPHIA PARADE Congratulations to our Wildcat Marching Band for their outstanding performance in the Phila-delphia Thanksgiving Day Parade! We were the last band in the parade, having the honor of escorting Santa. Besides the parade, some of the other highlights included: seeing the historic sites in Philadelphia, attending a Broadway show, and seeing the 9/11 Memorial. Our students represented Millard West in an out-standing manner throughout the entire trip. A huge thank you to our corporate sponsors: Omaha Steaks and Hy-Vee. The Band Department will present its Decem-ber Concert on Thursday, December 6 at 7:00pm in the MW Auditorium. All three concert groups will perform. Please join us for an evening of music. Go green for the band - Cans for the Band is the weekend of December 14-16. Please drop off your aluminum cans in the Can Pak trailer in the school parking lot.

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Business Department Courses

By the Numbers Business Administration is the most

popular major of business degrees 51% of Millard West graduates major in

Business based on survey results Among the top 10 business majors

include: Business, Management, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, and International/Global Business

Among Master degrees, Business is the

second most popular degree The average starting salary with an Account-

ing degree is $48,993 per year. The average starting salary with an Econom-

ics or Finance degree is $49,929 per year. The average starting salary with a Business

Administration degree is $44,944 per year. The average starting salary with a Marketing

degree is $43,325 per year. Business Administration/Management ma-

jors with a BA or MBA plus work experience could make up to $160,000 per year.

Skills Acquired Clear communication of ideas and

concepts Increased reading, writing and speak-

ing skills Problem solving and decision making

skills Experience in business, marketing,

and human relations Leadership skills Practice ethics Prepare to meet the challenge of an

ever-changing society and changing global economy

Become more team-oriented Become employable in a variety of

careers Form a general understanding of

business and gain entrepreneurial skills

Increase awareness and use of tech-

nology

Get a head start, take a Business Class in High School !

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Albers, Skylar Allacher, Mia Armstrong, Mitchell Artz, Creighton Ashby, Garrett Ankita, Ashrit Augustine, Cassandra Bailey, Kelli Baird, Justin Barna, Abby Bauer, Erin Bebout, Marcie Beck, Taylor Beckman, Zachary Berens, Jessica Bergholz, Paige Bishop, Dalton Blessing, Jason Bogatz, Charles Boyle, Samantha Bradley, Ashton Brinkman, Katherine Bruckner, Mitchell Bruneteau, Rhen Buscher, Taylor Cahill, Riley Calabro, Christopher Campagna, Callen Carlson, Mitchell Carroll, Daniel Cassalia, Jordan Cassling, Kaila Chieply, Aaron Clarke, Bailee Collins, Travis Cross Country-Girls Cuda, Emma Daniel, Travis Davidson, William Davis, Allison Dean, Marjorie DeWitt, Brooke Dinan, Rachel Dirks, Allison Domalakes, Marissa Drew, Kelsey Dyer, Alexander Emerton, Austin Ferguson, Sarah Feuker, Rachel Figgins, Jason Figgins, Justin Figura, Allyson

Gaare, Lauren Gearke, Scott Germer, Mark Giese, Chrisoph Gilroy, Taylor Graham, Winona Goscha, Rachel Goscha, Sarah Grady, Allison Grandstaff, Gina Gray, Jennifer Grieb, Lauren Grieve, Mackenzie Hardy, Travis Hardy, Tyler Harter, Joseph Hassel, Carson Helaney, Paige Hendrix, Zachary Herman, Leigha Heye, Maria Hitchens, Reid Hoerstkamp, Connor Hogue, Connor Holthaus, Andrew Hood, Kasia Horak, Michelle Houfek, Zachary Houlton, Cody Isenberg, Karley Kallman, Tyler Katskee, Margaret Keith, Tyler Keplinger, Presleigh Khajuria, Adit Klosterman, Katelyn Koca, Samual Koluch, Ashley Koory, Shayla Krokaugger, Natalie Kruntorad, Jenna Kubo, Emily Morgan, Kuhl Lallman, Joshua Lamm, Christopher Largent, Cody Larson, Trevor Lassek, Michael Lehl. Amanda Leighty, Amber Lerouge, Alexandre Long, Ryan Longacre, Adam

Lopp, Christian Lusso, Connor Lynch, Madeline Maakestad, Hannah Madden, Alyssa Marcuzzo, Bridget Marz, Nicholas McCash, Rachael McGuire, Katelyn Meier, Cale Merrill, Ryan Meyer, Daniel Meyer, Paul Meyers, James Milius, Nicole Miller, Nickolas Mitchell, Garrett Moore, Austin Moore, McKenzie Morhardt, Nathan Moser, Abby Muller, CJ Mullins, Kaycie Murray, Brian Navickas, Cody Nechkash, Jeffery Nechkash, William Neidig, April Neiman, Jesse Nellis, Mark Nelson, Adam Netsch, Bailey Nowell, Sarah Oeltjen, Erin Olson, Hannah Olson, Lena Olson, Rebecca Orsi, Mario Osbourne, Lindsey Ostransky, Delanie Pachunka, Jakob Parks, Camden Passey, Shannon Petersen, Justine Peterson, Lauren Pettay, James Phipps, Connor Phipps, Kaitlyn Platte, Emily Pleiss, Stephanie Price, Hannah Rand, Cassandra Rash, Andrew

Renzulli, Karlie Saenz, Danielle Salmonson, Eric Schelble, Emma Schense, Kylie Schollmeyer, Bailey Selinger, Tyler Sempeck, Jacob Sharp, Spencer Shearer, Shannon Shiller, Seth Shiller, Spencer Sievers, Kristyn Sime, Jenna Skinner, Alec Skrabal, Lauren Smith, Gabriella Smutny, Matt Stapleton, Joseph Stewart, Karlie Stohs, Ethan Struyk, Shelby Suiter, Kayla Svoboda, Tyson Swain, Jake Teichmeier, Shayla Thomas, Andrew Thomas, Daniel Tieken, Matthew Torchia, Meghann Turner, McKale Vario, Jared Van Dorin, Cody Vomacka, Jade Walenz, Austin Wall, Mac Wear, Kimberly Weiss, Amy Welch, Abigail Wendt, Samual Whitham, Sarah Wickstrom, Hannah Wilcher, Alyssa Wilkie, Alexandra Wilmert, Jenna Wilson, Cassandra Woolard, Marissa Yost, Christian Joshua, Zach Zimmerman, Lyndsay Zurek, Nicole

SENIOR TRIBUTES - IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Attached is the list of senior tributes we have received. Due to technology issues, we are asking parents to double check to see if your son/daughter’s name is on this list as having already purchased a senior tribute. If your child’s name is not on this list, please contact Mark Hilburn (mrhilburn@mpsomaha.org) with any questions. P.S. This is only for those parents who have previously purchased a Senior Tribute.

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Adkins, Nicole Ahl, Elycia Albers, Skylar Alexander, Kathryn Allacher, Mia Anderson, Sammantha Anderson, Tyler Anderson, Valerie Armstrong, Mitchell Artz, Creighton Ashrit, Ankita Ashton, Caleb Augustine, Cassandra Ausdemore-Dillon, Zachary Babcock, George Badders, Chelsea Bailey, Kelli Baker, Zachary Banyay, Tyler Batenhorst, Noah Bauer, Erin Bauer, Kathryn Beabout, Marcie Beck, Alex Beck, Taylor Becker, Brett Beckman, Zachary Behle, Owen Belanger, Oivia Bender, Emily Berens, Jessica Biniamow, Cameron Blackmore, Chase Bloom, Stephen Bogatz, Charles Bourgeois, Kathryn Bourke, Nicole Bowzer, Trevor Boyle, Samantha Boyle, Sarah Brinkman, Katherine Brown, Brianna Brown, Jamieson Brown, Zachary Bruckner, Mitchell Brummett, Jacob Bruneteau, Rhen Bugajni, Sarah Burling, Erin Cahill, Brandon Cahill, Riley Cahoy, Shelby Calabro, Christopher Campbell, Reece

Cappello, Tanner Carlentine, Joseph Carlson, Mitchell Carpenter, Cole Carroll, Daniel Cassalia, Jordan Chevalier, Brendan Christensen, Caylee Church, Eric Clancy, Sean Clemens, Emily Collins, Anna-Marie Collins, Laura Coy, Bryce Cuda, Emma Cunningham, Abi Dallon, Elizabeth Davidson, William Davis, Allison Davis, Logan Dean, Marjorie DeWitt, Brooke Diggins, Antonio Diggins, Brian DeMichel, Julian Distefeno, Samual Domalakes, Marissa Dorsche, Jacob Dorste, Nathaniel Draper, Molly Drew, Kelsey Dubas, Emma Elsberry, Lauren Emerton, Austin Erickson, Ryan Ferguson, Sarah Feuker, Rachel Fickle, Alexander Figgins, Jason Figgins, Justin Figura, Allyson Flora, Brittany Ford, Chelsea Fussleman, Katherine Gaare, Lauren Gaeta, John Gearke, Scott Gelecki, Connor Germer, Mark Giandinoto, Benjamin Gilroy, Taylor Glaser, Cady Goblirsch, Taylor Gonzalez, Azure

Goscha, Rachel Goscha, Sarah Grady, Allison Grandgenett, Drew Grandstaff, Gina Graslewicz, Marisa Gray, Jennifer Green, Courtney Grieb, Lauren Grieve, Mackenzie Hall, Erica Hanson, Daniel Hardy, Travis Hardy, Tyler Hargis, Nicholas Harder, Joseph Hassel, Carson Hathhorn, Erin Heisterkamp, Landon Helaney, Paige Hendrix, Zachary Herman, Leigha Hiatt, Margeret Hilgemann, Aaron Hirsch, Sidney Hitchens, Reid Hoerstkamp, Connor Hogue, Connor Holman, Nathan Holtaus, Andrew Hood, Kasia Horak, Michelle Houfek, Zachary Houlton, Cody Hudak, Bryce Huston, Tanner Hutton, Karen Isenberg, Karley Izquierdo-Casanova, Daniel Jaton, Nicholas Jiang, Jinfeng Johnson, Adrianna Johnson, Dalton Johnson, Trenton Kaddoura, Layan Kallman, Tyler Kappel, Anna Karlen, Madeline Kaspar, Michaela Keil, Levi Keith, Tyler Kellner, Colin Khajuria, Adit Khamsanit, Kayli

King, Dylan Klosterman, Katelyn Knott, Breanna Koca, Samuel Koluch, Ashley Koory, Shayla Korte, Taylor Korth, Baylor Kosalka, Jacqueline Krokaugger, Natalie Krugerud, Frazier Kruntorad, Jenna Kubo, Emily Kuzelka, Dustin Kyriss, Preston Lallman, Joshua Lamm, Christopher Largent, Cody Larson, Alexis Larson, Trevor Lassek, Michael Lear, Robert Leary, Zachary Lee, Charles Leighty, Amber Leoroux, Ethan Liebentritt, Jordin Lindquist, Zachary Lirette, Joshua Long, Ryan Longacre, Adam Lopp, Christian Lubker, Austin Lusso, Connor Luther, Jake Lynch, Madeline Main, Jessica Mallory, Alexander Maneman, Jaiden Marcuzzo, Bridget Marx, Tyler Marxsen, Benjamin Matt, Molly McCash, Rachael McCoy, Emily McGuire, Katelyn Meeves, Scott Meier, Cale Merrill, Ryan Merritt, Dalton Meuret, Connor Meyer, Daniel Meyer, Paul Milius, Nicole

SENIOR PHOTOS - IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Attached is the list of senior photos that we have received. We are asking parents to double check to see if your son/daughter’s name is on this list as having submitted their senior photo. If your child’s name is not on this list, please contact Mark Hilburn (mrhilburn@mpsomaha.org) with any questions.

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Miller, Madeline Miller, Nickolas Mitchell, Lawrence Mix, Kourtney Moore, Austin Moore, McKenzie Moorhardt, Nathan Morrison, Ian Moser, Abby Muehlich, Taylor Mullins, Kaycie Murray, Brian Nechkash, Jeffrey Nechkash, William Neidig, April Nellis, Mark Netsch, Bailey Newhouse, Cody Novacek, Brooke Nowell, Sarah Nusz, Brooks Oeltjen, Erin OGorman, Anna Olson, Hannah Olson, Lena Olson, Rebecca Orsi, Mario Osborne, Lindsey Ostransky, Delanie Pachunka, Jakob Palmer, Jacob Parish, Benjamin Parks, Camden Passey, Shannon Patzke, Kaitlyn Pelley, Kade Petersen, Justine Peterson, Blake Peterson, Lauren Phillips, Luke Phipps, Connor Phipps, Kaitlyn Platte, Emily Pliess, Danielle Pliess, Stephanie Preister, Mitchell Price, Hannah Quitalig, Jessica Rand, Cassandra Ray, Kyle Reuter, Colin Rice, Hannah Ridge, Corey Riggs, Megan

Riley, Walter Robinson, Edward Robinsion, Stephanie Roesler, Kayla Root, Caitlyn Rothman, Ryan Sackett, Kate Saenz, Danielle Salmonson, Eric Santos, Sierra Schelble, Emma Schenkleberg, Scott Schense, Kylie Schollmeyer, Bailey Seaman, Schuyler Selinger, Tyler Sharp, Spencer Shearer, Shannon Shelton, Connor Shifferemiller, Brian Shiller, Seth Shiller, Spencer Siedlecki, Marissa Sime, Jenna Sims, Tyler Skrable, lauren Smidlein, Matthew Smidt, Bryce Smith, Gabriella Smutny, Matthew Soria, Monique Spady, John Spale, Zachary Spracklin, Heather St Aubin, Cody Stapleton, Joseph Stein, Matthew Stevens, James Stilmock, Brooke Stobbe, Taylor Stohs, Ethan Strafelda, Joshua Straw, Miranda Sturges, Haley Sullivan, Mitchel Swain, Jacob Swanson, Connor Taylor, Ashton Thomas, Andrew Thomas, Daniel Thurman, Kacey Tieken, Matthew Toole, Alexander Toole, Zachary

Torchia, Meghann Turco, Kirsten Turner, McKale Uhing, Nichole Ullery, Jacob Viaro, Jared Van Dorin, Cody Van Sant, Amanda VanBlair, Stephanie Vest, Jeffrey Vetock, Tyler Wagaman, Hunter Wagemann, Anna Wagner, Jordan Wagner, Zachary Wall, Mackenzie Ware, Katie Wear, Kimberly Welsh, Abigail Welty, Caitlyn Wendt, Samual Werthman, Emily Werthman, Jason West, Brittany Whitham, Sarah Wicks, Andrew Wickstrom, Hannah Will, Tyler Williams, Cara Wilmert, Jenna Wilson, Kelly Wilson, Megan Wood, Lane Woolard, Marissa Workman, Justina Yong, Cassidy Yost, Christian Zach, Joshua Zentner, Abigail Zurek, Nicole

SENIOR PHOTOS - IMPORTANT INFORMATION (Continued)

Attached is the list of senior photos that we have received. We are asking parents to double check to see if your son/daughter’s name is on this list as having submitted their senior photo. If your child’s name is not on this list, please contact Mark Hilburn (mrhilburn@mpsomaha.org) with any questions.

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ACTIVITIES AND ATHLETICS

ATHLETICS FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR All students and parents are reminded that in order to participate in interscholastic athletics, all students must do the following:

1. The Nebraska State Athletic Association has two check points for eligibility to participate in interscholas-tic athletics. The checkpoints are in January and August. The rules state that a student must pass a minimum of 20 credits during the prior two terms, i.e. a student participating in a winter or spring sport must have passed a minimum of 20 credit hours from August through December. Millard West students must be enrolled in a minimum of two classes in each nine week term and we strongly recom-mend a minimum of three courses and encourage students to register for four classes each nine weeks.

2. Have a physical exam by a licensed physician after May 1, 2012 and have the required forms completed.

3. Complete the student Participation/required forms, complete the Emergency Card, plus the Transportation Form. Turn them into the Millard West Activities Office.

4. Millard Public Schools has an annual non refundable participation fee of $60.00 for each student participating in NSAA sponsored interscholastic competitions. All students participating who have paid the $60.00 fee receive the Millard West student athletic admission pass and a participation card. .

All forms are available in the Millard West Activities Office. They may be picked up Monday through Friday from 7:30 A.M. to 3:45 P.M. They will also be available on our website under Activities.

When all of the above steps have been completed and filed in the activities office...each student will be issued an Athletic Participation Card, which verifies that they have met all requirements for participation in athletics. Each student must give their Participation Card to their respective coach when checking out for their first practice. NO STUDENT MAY PRACTICE OR CHECK OUT EQUIPMENT UNTIL THEIR PARTIC-IPATION CARD IS TURNED INTO THEIR COACH.

PLEASE! Don’t put off getting your physical or completing and turning in the necessary forms. Get them turned in well ahead of the first scheduled practice. A NEW PARTICIPATION CARD IS REQUIRED ANNUALLY FOR PARTICIPATION IN ATHLETICS. WINTER SPORTS COACHES INFORMATION EMAIL ADDRESSES

Boys and Girls Swimming - Tracy Stauffer tstauffe@mpsomaha.org Girls Basketball - Kip Colony kcolony@mpsomaha.org Boys Basketball - Bill Morrison wtmorrison@mpsomaha.org Wrestling - Scott Townsley setownsley@mpsomaha.org

DECEMBER 22-26 FIVE DAY COMPETITION/PRACTICE MORATORIUM (No teams may practice, workout, or play. Our facility is closed)

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WILDCAT ATHLETIC & ACTIVITIES NEWS

WINTER BOYS TRACK CONDITIONING Boys winter track conditioning for middle and distance runners will start after the first varsity basketball game. See Coach Kurz for further details or email him at: mkurz@mpsomaha.org THANK YOU PARENTS, FANS AND COMMUNITY The Millard West athletic staff would like to thank all of our parents, students, fans and the Millard West Community for their enthusiastic support of our athletic and activities programs. Your support in attending, participating and following our programs is appreciated. 2012-2013 admission prices are as follows:

Varsity Football and Basketball Adults = $6.00 Students = $4.00 All Other Varsity Sports Adults = $5.00 Students = $3.00 Non Varsity Events Adults = $3.00 Students = $1.00

We are offering a Millard West Athletic Pass. Cost is $50 and the pass is good for 2012-2013 Millard West home events. NSAA events and tournaments are excluded.

Join the Millard West Athletic Booster Club. Help this organization support our athletes and coaches with parents’ nights, banquets and fundraisers to help us provide in areas where revenues don’t match needs. A booster club membership entitles each family to two booster passes which admit the holder at no charge to all Millard West athletic events, EXCEPT VARSITY FOOTBALL AND VARSITY BASKETBALL. Contact the Activities Office for more information on how to join.

FUTURE WILDCAT NIGHT

Millard West is again sponsoring “Future Wildcat Nights” at our home basketball games. Each of the feeder schools will be recognized on a specific night. Students from the “featured” school will receive free admis-sion, a coupon for the concession stand and entered in a drawing for prizes.

Future Wildcat Game Night Schedule

Friday, December 14 Upchurch Leepers Friday, December 21 Willowdale Wildcats

Friday, January 11 Middle School Night (Russell Timberwolves & Beadle Bulldogs)

Friday, January 18 Reagan Eagles

Friday, January 25 Rohwer Rockets

Saturday, January 26 Black Elk Eagles

Saturday, February 2 Ackerman All Stars

Saturday, February 9 Reeder Roadrunners

Address questions to:

Mark Hilburn (Prowler Yearbook Adviser)

mrhilburn@mspomaha.org402.715.6067

Introductory Price: $60

MUST order before August 31, 2012

remember and celebrateall the memories

by purchasing your 2013 Prowler Yearbook

Student Name: ____________________

Date: ____ Phone number: ___________

Grade: ____ QT Teacher: ___________

Total # of Yearbooks: ______(please use a seperate form for each student)

Total Paid: $_________ ($60 each)

Payment: Check #: _____ Cash: ______ (make checks payable to Millard West High School)

Please send to:

Millard West High Schoolc/o Prowler Yearbook

5710 South 176th AvenueOmaha, NE 68135

$60 Introductory Price expires on August 31, 2012

$60: Introductory Price: valid through August 31, 2012$65: September 1, 2012 - December 21, 2012.

(ALL Yearbook sales end Friday, December 21, 2012. A limited number of yearbooks will be sold during distribution for $75).

The Prowler Yearbook is a self-supporting program and receives no school funding.