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HN Today Birmingham, Michigan—May 2019

Where are the 8th graders going to high school?

By: Allison Flynn

Hannah Ahmad—Mercy

Henry Allen—Brother Rice

Ramey Ankatha—International Academy

Rose Beasley—Connecticut High School

Jack Cassidy—Brother Rice

Charlie Chappell—Catholic Central

Lauren Chetosky—Seaholm

Kirsten Conlan—Mercy

Colleen Conroy—Marian

Isabelle Engel—Marian

Allison Flynn—Mercy

Jack Gleich—Seaholm

Jenna Jallad—Mercy

Katie Krass—Regina

Linnea Maier—Mercy

Michael Melstrom—Brother Rice

Ella Olekszyk—Seaholm

Charlie Robison—Brother Rice

Alexander Shamoon—Brother Rice

Cate Stonisch—Marian

Charlie Stonisch—University of Detroit

Lucie Swider—Marian

Eamonn Whelan—University of Detroit

Samantha Woycik—Marian

May 14—Assembly for 4th—8th grades

May 15—Kindergarten—2nd grade concert

May 15—4th & 5th grade Retreat

May 17—Last Day for 8th grade

May 17—3rd grade field trip

May 21—2nd grade field trip

May 22—8th grade Graduation

May 24—Kindergarten, 4th & 5th grade

field trips

May 27—No School

May 30—Move It Up Day

May 31—1/2 Day of

School

June 5—Field Day

Dates for Hurricanes to Know:

At the end of this school year, Mrs. Lambert is retiring. We asked her a few final questions. Q: How long have you taught at Holy Name?

A: 12 years Q: What is one thing you love about Holy name?

A: Watching the students grow into readers. Q: What will you miss most about Holy Name? A: The students and staff Q: What are your plans after you retire?

A: Travel and READ!

Teacher in the Spotlight By: Alexandra Freitag and Ally Zemke

PE Club’s Favorite Sport By: Audrey Fullerton, Abby Gardella & Allison Krass

Basketball

Addison Etue Charlie Robison Michael Melstrom

Jake Kovachevich Henry Clement Nick Walton

Volleyball

Georgia Taylor Cate Chappell Colleen Conroy

Samantha Andries Maggie Sherrod Elle Fumei Mrs. Peurach

Football

Isabelle Engel

Declamation

On May 2, Holy Name students participated in Declamation. Congratulations to all participants.

This year’s winners are listed below.

Serious Category:

5th & 6th Grades:

1st Place: Clare DePorre

2nd Place: Henry Clement

7th & 8th Grades:

1st Place: Cate Stonisch

2nd Place: Colleen Conroy

Funny Category:

5th & 6th Grades:

1st Place: Ava Sanger

2nd Place: Madelyn Prantera

7th & 8th Grades:

1st Place: Allison Flynn

2nd Place: Allison Krass

What is Your Favorite Thing About Summer? By: Sammy Robison

Mrs. Corace: reading books Mrs. Kmet: camping trips Mrs. Ried: gardening

Ms. Henes: sleeping in Ms. Klesko: sleeping in Mrs. VanFleteren: being on the

beach

Ms. Hemphill: being on the lake Mrs. Wyszynski: warmer weather Mrs. Castro: hanging out with my

kids

Mrs. Krass: barbeque Ms. Muer: going Up North Mrs. Wilson: being outside

Mrs. Stewart: reading a book in a

hammock

Mrs. Armstrong: weather Mrs. Hammon: gardening

Mrs. Muklewicz: weather Mr. Clement: swimming Mrs. Senfftleben: the nice weather

Ms. Gableman: running in the sun Ms. Frank: warm weather Mrs. Bradley: hanging out at the

beach and pool

Mrs. Lambert: barbeque with

family

Ms. Peltonen: being on the boat Mrs. Peurach: weather

Ms. Smith: going out on the boat Mrs. Ortlieb: sailing Mrs. Freeman: walks in the park

with the baby

Mrs. Hirsch: gardening Mrs. Kozadinos: going Up North Mrs. Brzezinski: lake

First Grade’s Favorite Fruits

By: Axelle Ballarin & Lauren Kennedy

Elliana:

Pineapple

Lily:

Raspberries

Joseph:

Banana

Blair:

Dragon Fruit

Molly:

Strawberries

Carolina:

Pineapple

Adriana:

Apple

Kurt:

Blueberries

Christian:

Watermelon

Andrew:

Banana

Lauer:

Watermelon

Edelia:

Strawberries

Michael:

Watermelon

London:

Strawberries

Alexander:

Strawberries

Josephine:

Mango

Grant:

Bananas

Katherine:

Strawberries

Drake:

Oranges

Summer:

Peaches

HN Today Crafts Birmingham, Michigan—May 2019

Materials:

11 sticks, all about 9 inches long and the

same thickness

1 thin, short stick about 7 inches long

1 thin, short stick about 4 inches long

Rubber bands

Twist ties

Scissors

Waterproof glue or 3 thumbtacks

Large leaf or lightweight piece of fabric (for

the sail)

Twine (optional)

Directions:

1. Make a lowercase "t" shape with your two

shorter sticks. Cross the 4-inch stick over the 7-inch stick about three inches from the top. Lay the twist ties in an "X" underneath

the crossed sticks Twist the ties together. 2. Attach your sail with the waterproof glue

across the "t" or place a thumbtack near the top and on either side of the stick running across. Set aside.

3. To make the base of your boat, gather your rubber bands and sticks. Place one of your long sticks through a rubber band. Twist the

remaining piece of rubber band twice so the stick feels secure. Insert another long stick

into the empty loop of the same rubber band and twist twice. Repeat with long sticks until you have at least five joined together and the

rubber band feels tight around all of the sticks.

4. Repeat step 3 on the opposite end of the sticks. Make sure they are joined together and can lay flat.

5. Make another bundle with four sticks join-

ing the sticks on both ends. This time, loop an extra rubber band around the last stick.

6. Lay the bundles next to each other using the extra rubber band you just looped to con-nect the two bundles together.

7. To finish the base of your boat, take your two remaining long sticks and lay them ver-tically. Place the connected sticks horizon-

tally over them. Using your rubber bands or twist ties, tie the corners of your boat base

to the tops and bottoms of the two sticks be-neath them.

8. Use the twist ties and attach the mast to

your first stick at the front of your raft. The tiller should be attached at the middle of the

stick. 9. Tie a long length of twine to the bottom of

the tiller.

10.Now you are ready to sail!

Summer Craft: Build a Boat By: Clare DePorre

HN Today Sports Birmingham, Michigan—May 2019

Predictions for PBA Players Championship

By: Audie Poltorak & Luke Deighan

These are our predictions for the PBR (Professional Bowling Association)

Championships:

Champion: Jason Belmonte

2nd: Jakob Butturff

3rd: Anthony Simonsen

4th: EJ Tackett

5th: Kristopher Prather

6th: Andrew Anderson

7th: Marshall Kent

8th: Bill O’Neill

9th: Sean Rash

10th: Dom Barrett

2019 NBA Playoffs

By: Sean McGlynn

These are the 8 teams still playing in the NBA

Playoffs.

vs. vs.

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HN Today Activities Birmingham, Michigan—May 2019

HN Today Staff

Hannah Ahmad Axelle Ballarin John Connors Luke Deighan

Clare DePorre Allison Flynn Alexandra Freitag Audrey Fullerton

Abby Gardella Lauren Kennedy Allison Krass Sean McGlynn

Audie Poltorak Sammy Robison Ava Sanger Ally Zemke