March 2016 • Volume 10 • Issue 2

For the Parents, Staff, Students & Community of Woodstock High School

ADMINISTRATIONMark Smith ...................................................................................................................PrincipalCarol Taylor ......................................................................................Administrative AssistantJudy Bonnell ......................................................................................Assistant Principal A-DCarmen Rodriguez..................................................................Assistant Principal SecretaryJoanne May ........................................................................................Assistant Principal E-KCarmen Rodriguez..................................................................Assistant Principal SecretaryMike Manzella ...................................................................................Assistant Principal L-RIAurelia Epperson....................................................................Assistant Principal SecretaryTonya Sebring..................................................................................Assistant Principal RO-ZLinda Lanning..........................................................................Assistant Principal Secretary

Monica Correll ............................................................................. Student Records FacilitatorRoxie Fowler ............................................................................................................ AttendanceAlesia Register ........................................................................................................BookkeeperLori Dameron ................................................................................... Receptionist/AttendanceTerri Carroll .............................................................................................................ReceptionistDr. Curt Ashley........................................................... Polaris Evening School AdministratorCounselors: Daryl Harris ....................................................................................................Department HeadMaria Robinson, Marcee Murphy, and Chris St. VrainBeverly Ernst............................................................................................. Guidance Secretary

Mission Statement: To Prepare Our Students to Learn from the Past, Apply to the Present, Prepare for the Future!

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JUDGES FOR SENIOR PROJECT NEEDEDEach year, graduating seniors from the Cherokee County School District are required to complete this capstone project. Throughout the year, students work on completing their projects. The final element of the project is a presentation of the project components to a panel of judges. The panel is composed of teachers and community members. Because our school has over 425 students participating in the Senior Project this year, we will need approximately 200 community members to participate as judges.

Judges are not required to have a student enrolled in the school system. Your commitment would involve approximately three hours of your time on either Tuesday, April 26, 2016 or Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Shifts will begin at 3:00p.m and 5:00pm. You will receive training on the scoring process and have refreshments during the first hour, and then you will view and judge seven or eight student presentations. Judges who do have a student enrolled cannot judge their own student’s project.

If you would like to be added to the judging community, please send an e-mail to yvonne.widmer@cherokee.k12.ga.us to receive information for electronic registration. Thank you so much for your support!

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COWETA POETRY CONTESTThe World Languages Department is happy to share with you the winners for the Coweta Poetry Contest. From left to right: Gabe Devereaux (Superior); Hannah Schulze (Superior); Luz Medina (Lupita) (Superior); Elizabeth Lively (Superior); Steven Casado (Superior). Other students who participated but they were not in the picture are: Ashley McMunn, Alexandria Zschoche (Allie), Giovana Saintvil, Daniela Gonzalez-Espinoza, Zachary Hopton, Amber Anderson, Caroline Michaela White, Basima Himmo. The students participated in the Spanish and French poetry contest from level 1 to 4. They memorized two poems according to their level and then they attended Coweta High School to recite them. Join us to congratulate these students!

Congratulations to the following French students for the Coweta French poetry contest: the following students earned a superior rating- Gabe Devereaux French 1, Luz Medina (Lupita), Elizabeth Lively, Hannah Schultz French 2, Steven Casado French 3 and Zachary Hopton French 4. The following students earned a rating of Excellent- Basima Himmo, Caroline Michaela White, Amber Anderson French 2.

WORK-BASED LEARNING STUDENT PRACTICE INTERVIEWING SKILLS WITH MOCK INTERVIEWSStudents understanding best practices for a strong job interview is essential at any stage of employability. WHS work-based learning students participated in mock interviews to help them develop their interviewing skills and understand how to promote their career-related skills to an employer and dress for success. The students also practiced their business introduction by finding our principal or one of the assistant principals and sharing a little information about themselves. In WBL, student learn about soft skills and demonstrating what they have learned in the work place. This was a fun activity!

Mrs. Steele wants to thank the following business professionals who volunteered their time to make this event realistic and successful: Ms. MaryJane O’Dell—Northside Hospital—Cherokee; Mr. Keith Booth—Chick-fil-A Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta; Ms. Kim Carbia—Career Coach; Mr. Joe Bono—Menchie’s Towne Lake Square; and Ms. Ashia Walker and Ms. Candy Marshall—Goodwill Career Center, Hwy 92. They provided students with valuable feedback and hopefully the students will incorporate in their future plans so when the time comes for an actual job interview, they are well prepared.

WISE CLUB HAPPENINGSWoodstock High School’s WiSE club hosted their third GNO on December 3, 2015 and the theme was robotics. Throughout the night, the middle school girls participated in three activities. In one, they learned the basics of programming with easyC. They watched how robots performed under the program and were able to alter their programs and download them to a robot. In the second activity, the young ladies participated in a tractor pull and learned about gear ratios and their effects on the performance of robots. They were also given a chance to use joysticks to control robots with different gear ratios. The last activity taught the girls about Maglev transportation as they built miniature paper vehicles with magnets on the bottoms and figured out how to float them down a magnetic track with a high speed and accuracy. The girls had a great time and expressed their excitement for the next GNO on March 3, 2016.

3NAVY JROTCThe last few months have been very successful for our Navy JROTC unit here at Woodstock! Our Academic team has been working very hard lately for the upcoming competitions. All of that hard work paid off when Cadets Evan Setter, Irenee Houngblame, Robert Birke and Anna Fournaris defeated 14 other schools at the Hillgrove High School Brain Brawl on January 9, 2016. On top of our impressive academic team, our unit is very close to reaching our goal of 3000 community service hours. That’s a lot of Saturdays spent helping the community and we are so proud to have such dedicated cadets who would give up their Saturdays to serve. We’re right on track for our end of the year goal.

These past few months our Air Rifle and Orienteering teams have been working around the clock to train and be the best they can be. Since we have such dedicated team members, both our Air Rifle team and our Orienteering team made it to their respective Area 12 Championships this year! The Orienteering Team competed on January 24, 2016 at the Area 12 Championship which included top cadets from all of Georgia and northern Florida. The team had an impressive showing. Special congratulations to Cadet Mattie Cantrall who placed fourth on the Orange Course and Cadet Anna Fournaris who placed 10th on the Yellow Course. Also Cadets Nicolas Lord (Nick) and Pedro Contreras placed 22nd and 23rd respectively out of 79 runners, and Cadet Evan Setter placed 26th out of 97 runners.

Another important event that is coming up fast is AMI or Area Manager Inspection. Area Manager Inspection is an annual event that all NJROTC units participate in, where the Manager for their area comes to inspect every cadet in the unit, inspect the room and equipment, and undergo a unit briefing from the current CO. It’s a very important event that takes place on February 10, 2016 and we are confident in our ability to perform even better this year than last year!

We are sad to say that the last drill meet of this school year is coming up; but we are proud to announce that we wrapped our drill trailer! It now displays Woodstock colors and logos. The Parkview drill meet is a Marine Corps drill meet that includes a freshman only drill card, and armed exhibition card to name a few. It also involves a challenging PT competition in which cadets navigate over obstacles, climb ropes, and perform a fireman’s carry. It’s definitely a challenging competition, but our cadets never back down from a challenge. The Parkview Drill meet will take place on January 30, 2016 and more information on it will be coming out soon.

It’s been such a great year for our Woodstock NJROTC and we couldn’t have done it without such dedicated and hard working cadets that make this program a success. We are especially proud of our Academic, Air Rifle, and Orienteering teams and wish them the best of luck with their future competitions, as well as our drill team as they train to attend the Parkview Drill Meet. Thanks to everyone that makes Woodstock NJROTC what it is!

CHEROKEE COUNTY WATER AND SEWAGE AUTHORITY STUDENT PHOTO CONTESTAP Environmental Science student, Madalin Dawn Leslie, (Maddie) won the Cherokee County Water and Sewage Authority Student Photo Contest for 2015/2016. Mrs. Lori Forrester who leads the education programs at CCWSA presented Maddie with a $50 prize check and a framed picture of her winning photo on January 15, 2016.

DOES YOUR CHILD STRUGGLE IN MATH? The math honor society is offering free tutoring for all students on Tuesday mornings from 7:55 a.m. until the first bell. There is no need to make an appointment. Simply show up. Tutoring will be held in room 106. Please email Mr. O’Dell or Mrs. Sinclair for details at: • Brian.ODell@cherokee.k12.ga.us• Bonnie.Sinclair@cherokee.k12.ga.us

CTI FALL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCEThe Woodstock High School Career Technical Instruction (CTI) had their Fall Leadership Conference on November 19, 2015. The event took place at the Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort in Stone Mountain. Students learn self-advocacy, career exploration and the skills needed for successful transition into their career goals after graduation. FLC provides the leadership and personal growth opportunities for each student. The CTI program is led by Wakely Louis, the CTI Coordinator who works with each CTI

student enrolled in a Career Technical & Agriculture Education course at Woodstock High School. It is our desire to see EVERY student exploring their career interest pathway and one day join the Career Technical School Organization that fits their career passion. This year CTI took three deserving students to the FLC. From left to right Amber Shirley, Shawn Carpenter and Emily Barber.

4INTERVIEW TIPS WORKSHOPThe media center #CareerCafeWHS welcomed Career Coach, Kim Carbia, to speak with students about interview tips. Classes and students on their lunch periods attended her workshop. This interactive session was very helpful for students with some even planning to follow up with Mrs. Carbia regarding how to spruce up their resume. Plans are in the works to have her back for a Time Management Workshop.

SECOND ANNUAL CTAE EXPOThe media center kicked off this semester with the second annual CTAE Expo, which allowed students to ask questions and explore what CTAE elective courses are all about. Students went from station to station engaging in various student led activities. 8th graders from Woodstock Middle attended the expo and 8th graders from Freedom Middle experienced it through virtual conferencing. The expo helps students make a more informed decision when it comes to registration.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR COLLEGE WORKSHOPOn Thursday, January 28, 2016 #CareerCafeWHS and PTSA joined forces to host Ms. Kendall Hawkins, from College Board, to speak with parents and students about how to prepare for college. She spoke about the new SAT format, AP classes, and financial assistance. Over 100 parents and students attended. Invitations for the night were also sent to parents at Freedom and Woodstock Middle Schools.

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WHS STUDENTS EXCEL AT 2016 DECA REGION COMPETITIONSFive Woodstock High School Marketing students attended the 2016 DECA Region Competitions. The competition was held at Riverside EpiCenter in Austell, Georgia on January 29, 2016. The students competed in a variety of events focusing on conceptual knowledge and presentation skills used in the marketing industries. All of the WHS competitors placed in their respective events, and will participate in the State competitions.

The five students that competed were: Sophomore Makayla Adams, 1st place in Principles of Marketing; Junior Kara Landsiedel, 1st place in Quick Serve Restaurant Marketing; Sophomore Maverick Borges, 2nd place in Principles of Business Administration; Senior Michael Papadimitriou, 3rd place in Principles of Finance; and Senior Stivens Salazar, 3rd place in Accounting Applications. The event included approximately 150 students from high schools in Cherokee County, Fulton County, Atlanta Public Schools and DeKalb County.

DECA, An Association of Marketing Students, is a co-curricular organization that promotes the principles of marketing, management and entrepreneurship through student-centered activities. DECA competitions challenge students in their testing and presentation skills in a variety of marketing areas. The marketing curriculum is designed to help students develop these skills through classroom instruction and real-world experiences.

(L-R) Michael Papadimitriou; Makayla Adams; Kara Landsiedel; Maverick Borges; Stivens Salazar

“IT GIRL” PROGRAMOn Wednesday, January 27, 2016 #CareerCafeWHS, a Woodstock High School Media Center Program, partnered up with Dress Up Boutique to help students dress for success. Liz Miller, Director of Affiliate Programs for Dress Up, spoke with students about business casual attire, resume and interview tips. She also shared information about Dress Ups new ”It Girl” program that the business is expanding to include high schools. Four students from Woodstock High School were chosen to be brand representative ”It Girls.”

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6AGENCY INFORMATION FAIR / DISABILITIESSAVE THE DATE! Cherokee County School District will be holding an AGENCY INFORMATION FAIR on Thursday, March 10, 2016, 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM. Parents and Teachers, come and learn about organizations that provide services for children with disabilities from preschool aged through adult post-secondary options! The fair will be held at the Cherokee Recreation & Parks Building, 7545 Main Street, Building 200 (middle building) in Woodstock, Georgia. For more information, please contact Debby Carty-Campbell at debby.carty-campbell@cherokee.k12.ga.us or 770-721-8523.

PTSA PTSA EVENTS

A great big ”THANK YOU” to all of the volunteers who have helped make our PTSA events special. The PTSA has hosted a back to school breakfast, muffin & cider day and holiday luncheon for our staff. You have volunteered countless hours, baked special treats and donated raffle items to make each event an incredible experience. We have two more events to go for the year, the teacher appreciation lunch and the senior breakfast. Look for information to be sent out via PT-Avenue as the events draw near.

Thanking all of the students who participated in the “Honoring Our Heroes” essay contest sponsored by the Cherokee County Council of PTA. One winner from each grade will be announced soon!

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SENIOR MOMENTS! Be on the lookout for Senior Sign forms to be handed out March 30, 2016 and money due by April 30, 2016. Don’t let the moment pass you by!! For more information email whs2015@gmail.com!

WHS PTSA MEMBERSHIPHave you ACTIVATED your PTSA membership? Go to www.pta.org/Profile and create yours today!! If you have not yet joined or are new to WHS, we encourage you to support your students by purchasing your membership!

PUBLIX CARDDon’t forget to use your PUBLIX card when you check out…it’s an easy way to give back!! Publix cards available in the front office…get yours TODAY!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDLooking for a way to help out our school and PTA??? We have many opportunities available including chairs for Reflections, Honoring Our Heroes, Business Membership, Advocacy, and Fundraising! Want a more on-site opportunity?? Sign up to volunteer in the Media Center. For more information email us at whsptsa2015@gmail.com!

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7WHS MARCHING WOLVERINE BANDThe Woodstock High School Wolverine Band has been busy the past few months. Just when you thought marching season was over.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Christmas Parade

This parade took place in downtown Atlanta, and showed the precision that the Marching Wolverines are known for. Without the luxury of a 100-yard wide field to perform on, the band maintained tight ranks and impressed the crowd with their rendition of Good King Wenceslas, arranged by Michael Terry.

Woodstock Christmas Parade

At the conclusion of the CHoA Parade, the band had a little time to unwind at the Outlet Shoppes of Atlanta before forming-up once more and performing in the annual Woodstock Christmas Parade. A great turnout with more familiar faces in the crowd helped to energize the band and show everyone why they’re the outstanding musicians and performers they are. I’m sure there were a few band members that wanted to break out and perform Fallen Angel again. After the Parades, it was time to stow the uniforms and shakos for the season.

By the way, what’s a shako? Glad you asked. Simply put, it’s a funky marching band hat. In reality, it’s a tall, cylindrical military cap with a visor. The word shako originated from the Hungarian name csákó, which was a part of the uniform of the Hungarian hussar of the 18th century. See, you learn things other than music in band.

Christmas Concert

This year’s Christmas Concert proved that the band cleans up nice and sounds just as incredible wearing dresses and tuxedos. It was an outstanding concert. One of the highlights was a “Concert in the Round”, where sections surrounded the audience and performed individual songs. It was a fascinating display of the range and sound of the instruments – as well as the skill of the musicians. The Concert was preceded by the first performance of the Band’s Flute Choir, who serenaded the waiting audience with Christmas Carols and other numbers.

After the Christmas season, there was another performance featuring various ensembles and selected soloists. These kids are talented.

LGPE Workups

Marching season may be over, but know that the Wolverine Band is hard at work in preparations for the upcoming LGPE (Large Group Performance Evaluation). We all know that the Wolverine Band impressed the crowds in the stands, the crowds alongside streets in Atlanta and Woodstock, and their family and friends in various concerts, but this is the “real test”, where they get to impress judges. Best of luck to our Wolverine Band!

LATIN STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE NATIONAL CLASSICAL ETYMOLOGY EXAMOn November 16, 2015, 40 WHS Latin students participated in the National Classical Etymology Exam. The Exam is designed to test a student’s ability to handle both Latin and Greek derivatives and their usage in the English language. The 2015-2016 academic year is the sixth official year in which the National Junior Classical League sponsored this examination. Our students’ participation in this examination attests to their own interest in and encouragement of academic excellence, and to their diligent efforts in Latin. The awards given are Honorable Mention, Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Of the 40 students who participated in the exam, 21 students received recognition and awards for their high scores!

Honorable Mention: Bronze Medals:

Student Name Latin Level Student Name Latin Level

Justin Combes Latin III Grace Abernathy Latin I

Mary Elizabeth Hedberg Latin I Kevin Chong Latin III

Rachel Heiter Latin II Nicolas Franco-Roldan Latin III

Ramsha Nabihah Khan Latin III Jacob Gravely Latin I

Jacob Meuse Latin I Colin Lyons Latin I

Jessica Osborn Latin III Jessica Madison Mann Latin I

Sam Rowe Latin I Robert Wright Latin II

Samantha Russo Latin II

Joshua Thomas Latin I

Juleisy Varela-Mares Latin I

Caitlin Wheaton Latin I

Silver Medals: Gold Medals:

Student Name Latin Level Student Name Latin Level

Isabella Schiwy Latin III Gavin Hester Latin I

James Wilson (Jimmy) Latin III

We are very proud of our fine Latin students and the hard work they have put into excelling among National Latin Students! Bene feciunt!

REGIONAL SOCIAL STUDIES FAIRThe Social Studies Department is proud of our Wolverine Competitors at the Regional Social Studies Fair held at Kennesaw State University on Saturday, January 30, 2016. Anna Fournaris won 3rd place with her project “Modern Women in the United States Military” in the History category for 9th and 10th grade. Caitlin Kuhn and Madison Kuhn won 3rd place with their project “Why has there been a Dramatic Rise in Multiple Births in the United States?” in the Geography category for 9th and 10th grade. Congratulations Anna, Caitlin, and Madison!

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WOLVERINE WIRE NEWSLETTERDid you know…you can read the Wolverine Wire Newsletter on the WHS school website? Go to http://www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/woodstock-hs/default.aspx, go to the bottom of the page and look under Woodstock High School Links for Wolverine Wire Publications. Georgia, Cherokee County, select Woodstock. Photos are in color.

FOLLOW WHS ON TWITTER@woodstockHS1 for general school related information, and @whsathlactivity for athletic and activities information.

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ATTENDANCE OFFICE NEWSAll absence notes are due the day you return to school, or no later than five days after an absence. Administrative approval is required after the five day limit. Make sure to turn them in on time.

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TRANSCRIPT REQUESTSSENIORS- Please do not wait until the last minute to send your transcripts.

Transcripts requests are outside of Mrs. Correll’s office. The new fee per college is $5.00.

If you are applying to an In State School, please go to GACollege411.org and request your transcript be sent through them.

Don’t wait until the last minute to send your transcripts. It takes a college at least 4 to 5 business days to process your transcript.

For questions please see Mrs. Correll.

For questions about applying to colleges make an appointment with Ms. Ernst to see your Counselor.