December 1, 2015

Mid-term Exams December 14-18

HHS Guidance Department Takes College Bus Tour

The HHS Guidance Department took a group of current juniors on the first Red Fox Bus Tour of the school year Tuesday, November 24th. Students visited Trident Technical College and Charleston Southern University.

New York Times Features IB History Class Thanksgiving Dinner

A reporter and a photographer from The New York Times visited Mrs. Wardie Sanders’ senior IB History class Monday, November 23rd. Each year Mrs. Sanders hosts a formal Thanksgiving dinner for her IB students who practice etiquette, civility, and the art of conversation. Students cook side dishes and desserts for the event. See the following link for the complete article including photos: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/25/dining/table-manners-thanksgiving.html?ref=dining&_r=0 Congratulations to Mrs. Sanders and her students for holding such a successful and inspirational holiday event.

Governor’s School Faculty Member Visits HHS Clubs

Mr. Tre Gammage from the South Carolina Governor’s School of Science and Mathematics met with Misters in Action and Kappa League members Wednesday, November 18th. Mr. Gammage used a parable to teach the young men the concept of compound interest. He also encouraged the members of the group to set goals and establish concrete steps that would lead to accomplishing their goals. Misters in Action and the Kappa League are mentoring programs aimed at providing knowledge, skills and experiences that assist students’ transition from adolescence to manhood. Both programs are open to any male student at HHS.

JROTC Marksmanship Team Scores First Place Victory

Congratulations to the JROTC Marksmanship team for scoring a first place victory in the team’s first shooting match of the season. During the match, each member shoots ten targets in three different positions with each position being a timed event. The team members from left to right are Chandler Boan*, Elijah Robinson, Jarren Gainey*, Caitlyn Hoffman*, Kendall Williamson and Etienne Fonteneau. Members of the team who have an asterisk by their names earned the coveted Marksmanship Badge with their high scores. The team's next match is December 12th against a Marine Corps JROTC program in Pageland.

Hartsville Community Choir and Children’s Chorale Present Christmas Concert

The Hartsville Community Choir and Children's Chorale will present a free concert December 1st at 7 p.m. at West Hartsville Baptist Church. Choirs will be singing traditional Christmas Music. The Children’s Chorale includes many children from Hartsville area schools and home-schooled children. The adult Chorale includes HHS students Rachael McIntosh, Ben Skinner and Johanna Hopkins, as well two former HHS administrators, Candace Holcombe and Kaye McElveen. The ensembles will be directed by Sandra Howard (children) and James Beaumier.

National Honor Society Meeting Change

The next NHS meeting has been changed to Monday, December 7th, after school in the Media Center. There are several service projects posted that need immediate attention. Members are encouraged to check the board and attend the December 7th meeting.

National Honor Society Plans Christmas Service Project

The National Honor Society will be collecting for a much-overlooked group of students this Christmas. These students are former foster care students who have graduated from high school and who are currently in college or technical school. These “children” are still the responsibility of the state; however, since they are legally adults, they no longer have foster parents and/or foster homes. These students are often overlooked at Christmas time. All members of the National Honor Society are asked to contribute to providing gifts for these students. All unwrapped items should be turned in to Mrs. Tyner no later than Monday, December 14th. The following items are suggested: perfume/cologne gift set, razor/shaving gift set, shower gel/bath gift set, toiletry travel bag, cosmetic bags, fast food gift cards, other gift cards, flash drive sticks, school supplies, nice razors, deodorant, scarves, beanie hats, socks, gloves, foot soles/odor eaters, elastic pony tail holders/head bands, blow dryer/straightener, toothbrushes/toothpaste, pens.

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