HORSEHEADS HIGH SCHOOL

“NOTES”

Volume 33 Number 5 March/April 2011

High School Phone Number: 739-5601 Ext 1608 Main Office Ext. 1600 Karen Donahue Ext. 1612 - Attendance Office Ext. 1602 Dan Buseck Ext. 1630 - Guidance Office Ext. 1603 Mike McCawley Ext. 1622 - Nurse's Office Ext. 1618 Mary Ann Suggs Ext. 1608 - Main Office *************************************************************************************************************

NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Congratulations to Horseheads High School senior Philip Patterson on advancing to Finalist

standing in the National Merit Scholarship Program of 2011. The selection of some 8,400 Merit

Scholarship winners from the group of more than 15,000 Finalists is now in progress. Through

distinguished performance, Philip has demonstrated “high potential for future academic

achievement”.

Congratulations on this fine honor!

YOUTH ART MONTH

For the month of March, twenty high school artists from Cynthia Harrington’s art classes have

their work on display in local businesses in celebration of the National Event Youth Art Month. The

event is organized by the ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes, and encompasses a three

county exhibition of student art that directs attention to and increases community awareness of the

value of art education for every child. In 2010, The Arts exhibited over 1000 pieces of youth artwork

throughout Chemung, Schuyler and Steuben Counties.

Two Horseheads Businesses: On a Roll and Silverbird Espresso are displaying the art work by

the following students: Lauren Learner; Tyler Smith; Caleb Harrington; Sarah Franklin;

Chelsea McDermott; Calla Abrunzo; Libby Dussault; Rachel Fivie; Jackie Phillips; Carrie

Cook; Elizabeth Wall; Mallory Sullivan; Brianna Young; Kayla Goodrich; Nicole Cecce;

Gretchen Stillings; John Jacobs; Sarah Losito; Stephen Wood and Molly Shibitov. On

Saturday, March 19th from 11a.m. – 1 p.m. The ARTS will host a reception celebrating National Youth

Art Month, the public is invited.

MESSAGE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF SENIORS

As we near the end of our High School career and prepare for our future, there are many

important announcements, handouts, and dates to remember. Seniors, it is imperative that you pay

close attention to announcements so you are current with the pertinent information that directly

affects you and your family. Parents and guardians, please check with your student periodically to

learn of new information. Question them and keep after them to provide you with needed

information. We all want the award assemblies, senior banquet, and graduation to run smoothly so

we can all enjoy, appreciate, and celebrate your High School accomplishments but we cannot do it

without you. If you or your student has any questions regarding senior information, please see Ms.

Tompkins in the Main Office or call her at 739-5601, ext. 1601.

ENGLISH DEPT STANDARD FOR UNPREPARED FINAL EXAM SPEAKERS

To arrive to class unprepared for a scheduled final exam speech is to willingly accept a grade

of zero for the speaking assessment. NO MAKEUPS are to be granted to unprepared speakers.

Should a student elect to be truant from class on the day that he/she is scheduled to present the final

exam speech, teachers are asked to follow the Faculty Handbook which states: "a grade of zero will

be recorded for missed quiz or test." The only accepted excuse is a legal excuse for one's absence on

file in the attendance office that can be confirmed.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY NEWS

National Honor Society members and potential members have a National Service Project and

Spring Community Service Commitment. The National project is to benefit the Diabetes foundation

is due at the end of February. Spring service hours are due April 1st. The induction ceremony is May

20th at 7:00 p.m. and rehearsal is after school that same day. You must attend rehearsal or you

cannot attend the ceremony. The ceremony is for senior members and senior, junior, and

sophomore inductees. New members will receive an invitation through e-mail as well as current

members will be reminded.

BLACK LIGHT DANCE PARTY

The Freshmen and Sophomore classes will hold a Black Light Dance Party on Saturday April

16th from 7:30 PM -10:30 PM. All high school students may attend. Tickets will be on sale outside

the cafeteria the week before the dance and also at the door. Wear white or neon colors. Face

painting and glo sticks are provided.

CLASS OF 2011 NEWS

Senior Prom is Saturday March 19th. Doors open at 7 PM, there will be no admittance after

7:30. Prom concludes at 12:00 AM.

Out of District Prom Guest forms are due by March 4th.

Students received a Prom Information sheet when they purchased tickets which should answer

any concerns/questions.

There will be professional photographs taken at prom. Information regarding packages will be

available the week of the prom.

Students will choose table seating Wednesday, February 23rd - Friday February, 25

th ONLY.

HORSEHEADS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL UPDATE

This March the High School has March Madness Fever! Each week we will be celebrating

something special. Friday, March 4th will be Raider Day to support the Spring sport season. Friday,

March 11th the High School and Middle and Intermediate Schools will be participating in a Heavenly

Hats fundraiser for patients undergoing cancer treatment – for a $1 donation students receive a

sticker that will allow them to wear a hat during school Friday. The 17th of course will be a

celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and finally, Friday, the 25th will be March Madness encouraging

students to wear their favorite NCAA Basketball clothing as the regionals wind down, gearing up for

the Final Four Tournament in April!

Looking ahead, the High School Student Council will also be running the annual Blood Drive

in conjunction with the Red Cross Tuesday, May 3rd.

-Student Council is advised by Mrs. Lane and Ms. Doren

BUSINESS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

The Business Department is pleased to announce Kirsten Dunn, Calvin Woolhiser, Ryan

Anderson and Brian Dauchy as the Business Students of the month. This award is given to students

who exhibit outstanding business qualities including good attendance, leadership, dedication,

motivation, and effective problem solving and teamwork skills. Students must also strive for personal

excellence and proficiency in at least three business subjects.

Congratulations!

PROJECT GRADUATION

On going fundraisers:

CAN AND BOTTLE DRIVE – THRU MAY 31ST

Please support us by donating your returnable cans and bottles to the below locations:

QUICK STOP BEVERAGE, 3054 LAKE RD.; HORSEHEADS – 734-6850

QUICK STOP BEVERAGE; 1331 COLLEGE AVE.; ELMIRA – 734-0875

QUICK STOP BEVERAGE; 900 BROADWAY AVE.; ELMIRA – 733-7095

FOR PICKUP AND DELIVERY SERVICE – For your convenience we are providing pick up

service at your home or business…call Kim at 873-3165 to schedule!

We are also accepting your donations of can and bottle store receipts! They can be mailed to:

HORSEHEADS PROJECT GRADUATION, P.O. BOX 391, HORSEHEADS, NY 14845.

ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT – SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2011

Location: Willowcreek Golf Course – See flyer for more event information!

Contact Event Chairperson Beverly Kennedy at 562-3882(H) or by Email:

bgk15@juno.com to sign up!

2011 PROJECT GRADUATION PLANNING MEETINGS

Meetings will be held the 1st Monday of each month at the High School library at 7pm unless there is

no school. ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!

For more information about Project Graduation or to join our email list please contact Shelly

Dannemann (H) 739-5031 or (C) 426-0106 zakksmom2@gmail.com.

ScholasticArtAwards2011

On Sunday, February 13th, the Arnot Art Museum honored 136 student artists

from seven counties in New York and Pennsylvania during the 2011 Scholastic Art

Awards Ceremony.

More than 600 works of art were entered this year, and winners were chosen by

a jury of professional artists, curators and teachers.

The works of five students, including Horseheads eighth-grader Olivia Piazza and

senior Tyler Morley, were named American Vision Awards recipients as best-in-

region. They will compete in a special category at the national level.

Artwork of 13 students from this region will advance to compete nationally. Along

with Olivia and Tyler, work from Hannah Edgerly and Connor Hogan

from Horseheads High School will compete at the National Scholastics

Competition.

In addition, two Horseheads High students were awarded with Matthias Arnot

Society Awards: Caleb Harrington and Caitlin Kohan.

The national Scholastic Art and Writing Awards program was started in 1923, and

recognized exceptional student artists in 19 categories including video,

photography, drawing, painting, design, sculpture, jewelry, glass and ceramic work.

2011 HORSEHEADS

VARSITY ‘H’ SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS

CAMP DATE/TIME DIRECTOR LOCATION AGES

BASEBALL July 11-14 Jeff Limoncelli Baseball Field ages 7-12

9:00-12:00

BASKETBALL (G) June 27-30 Andy Scott Middle School gr 4-10

*High school 8:30 – 12:30

BASKETBALL (B&G) June 27-30 Andy Scott MS Fieldhouse gr K-3

*Elementary 8:30-11:00

BASKETBALL (B) July 18-21 Steve Monks Middle School gr 3-10

8:30-1:00

CHEERLEADING July 5-8 Erin Shane Middle School Gym gr. 5-12

1:00-5:00

CONDITIONING June-August Tom Jansen Aux Gym/Wt gr 7-12

9:00-11:00

FOOTBALL Aug 1-6 Damian Saks Football Field gr 7-12

4:00 -6:30

FOOTBALL (YOUTH) August 8-10 Kevin Hillman Football Field gr 3-6

3:00-5:00

LACROSSE (G) July 18-21 John Thomas Middle School gr 1-9

9:00-12:00

LACROSSE (B) July 5-8 Pete Cook High School gr 1-10

8:00-12:00

SOCCER (G) July 5-8 Erin Shane Middle School gr 1-12

8:00-12:00

SOCCER (B) July 18-21 Curt Grottenthaler High School gr 1-12

8:00-1:00

TENNIS (B&G) August 8-11 Dan Palmer Tennis Courts gr. 9-12

*High school 9:00-1:00

TENNIS (B&G) July 11-14 Dan Palmer Tennis Courts gr. 4-8

*elem-middle 9:00-1:00

VOLLEYBALL (G) July 11-14 Patti Perone Middle School vary

11:00-3:00/5:00-9:00

VOLLEYBALL (B) July 25-28 Crissie Russo MS Fieldhouse

8:30-11:00 gr. 4-8

1:00-4:00 gr. 9-12

***ALL PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERS WILL HAVE CAMP FLYERS AVAILABLE

AFTER SPRING BREAK, AS WELL AS THE ATHLETIC OFFICE LOCATED IN THE SOUTH

WING OF THE HIGH SCHOOL.

**ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL 739-5601 ext. 4254.

ALL DATES AND TIMES ARE TENTATIVE AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Horseheads HS Project Graduation

GOLF INVITATIONAL

Saturday June 4, 2011

Willowcreek Golf Club

Donations of $75.00 Per Player = $300.00 / Foursome

(Make Checks Payable to 'HHDS Project Graduation')

* SHOTGUN 11:00am (registration 10:00am) * Applebees Buffet Food & prizes

* FORMAT IS CAPTAIN AND CREW * Carts included

* FIRST 32 PAID TEAMS ARE IN * Lunch at the turn

* FEE MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE-see form below

* Limited availability

PRIZES HOLE IN ONE CONTESTS 50/50 RAFFLES

WE NEED HOLE SPONSORS!!

$500 Golf Cart Sponsor - Top Sponsor

$100 Hole Sponsor $250 Par 3 Hole Sponsor

You will get a sign with your name on it placed where everyone will see it!

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Beverly Kennedy (BKennedy@wellnessworking.com) 738-5156

Return This Registration Form

List your players. Send this form with a check to: Chris Barton & Beverly Kennedy 678 County Rd 64, Elmira, NY 14903

Captain: Phone #:

Player: Phone #:

Player: Phone #:

Player: Phone #:

Let us know if you have any prizes to donate - we will pick them up - just give us a call!

CALENDAR REMINDERS

Friday, March 11, 2011 MS/HS Band Concert - 7:00pm

Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Fifth Report Card

Wednesday, March 23, 2011 Parents Night (6:30pm - 8:30pm)

Friday - Sunday, April 1 - 10, 2011 Spring Recess - NO SCHOOL

Monday, April 11, 2011 Students Return to School

Friday, April 22, 2011 Good Friday - NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 Sixth Report Card

NOTICE: The Horseheads Central School District offers educational programs without regard to gender, race, color, national origin, or disability. Inquiries regarding this policy may be made to Judith Christiansen, Title IX Coordinator, or Kim Williams, Section 504 Coordinator, Horseheads Central School District, One Raider Lane, Horseheads, New York 14845, (607) 739-5601.

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