Aviation High School
March 18, 2013
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Spirit Week
Monday: Animal Day
Junior Class Field Trip to Seattle Pacific University - AM
Skunkworks Team 6:00 – 9:00
Tuesday: Crazy Hair Day
Spring Fling Assembly
Recruitment Interviews 4 – 8 PMS
Ultimate Frisbee Practice 3:45 – 5:45
Skunkworks Team 6:00 – 9:00
PM Long Assembly Schedule
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8:00 - 8:50
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Period 0
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9:00 - 9:45
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Period 1
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9:50 - 10:35
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Period 2
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10:40 - 11:25
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Period 3
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11:30 - 12:15
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Period 4
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12:15 - 12:45
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Lunch
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12:50 - 12:55
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period 5
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1:00 - 2:00
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Assembly
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2:05 - 2:45
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Period 5
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2:50 - 3:30
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Period 6
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Wednesday: Music Madness Day
Advisory
Yale University Presentation 1:00 PM
Ultimate Frisbee Practice 3:45 – 5:45
Theatre Club 3:45 – 6:45 PM
Skunkworks Team 6:00 – 9:00
Thursday: I’mma Take Yo’ Grandpa’s Style” Day
Club Day
ACE Club Field Trip – Boeing Flight Operations – All Day
Ultimate Frisbee Practice 3:45 – 5:45
Skunkworks compete in Ellensburg
Friday: Color War Day
Ultimate Frisbee Practice after school
Skunksoworks compete in Ellensburg
Saturday: Skunkworks compete in Ellensburg
Kids for Kids Walkathon – See NOTAM Announcements for Details
Spring Fling Dance—8:00-11:00 p.m.
Principal’s Message
Congratulations to Junior, Austin Spores, who soloed on March 11! He flew a Cessna 162 out of Renton Municipal Airport, successfully doing two touch and goes and a smooth landing. When asked about the experience, his immediate response was, “Indescribable!” Austin’s next step is to do solo cross country flights to log 40 hours prior to getting his private pilot’s license in September when he turns 17. He is aiming to do his check ride on September 2, the magical 17th birthday. Austin’s career goal is to become a commercial airline pilot after graduating from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, University of North Dakota, or Central WA University. Best wishes, Austin!
And, super congratulations to our mighty Science Olympians who participated this past Saturday at the Highline Community College’s Science Olympiad Regional Competition! The team was 56 members strong and highly spirited as they entered the competition after months of preparation to test their knowledge and skills. They represented our school in exemplary fashion and with outstanding sportsmanship. We are immensely proud of each and every one of our Olympians.
Some notable finishes in an extremely competitive field include:
· Caitlin Schaefer and Andrea Wooley finished 2nd in Astronomy and 2nd in Remote Sensing
· Jessica Mannard and Dustin Werran finished 2nd in Forensics and 1st in Thermodynamics.
· Hiren Ajudia and Sophia Cassam finished 4th in Rocks & Minerals, and 5th in both Water Quality and Forestry, while Qing Roo Deng and Ramneet Kaur finished 4th in Water Quality and 3rd in Rocks & Minerals.
· Mike Huynh and Gurinder Chhokar finished 1st in Write It / Do It and 3rd in Gravity Vehicle. Taite Stewart and Manuel Brambila-Diaz finished 2nd in Write It / Do It, 2nd in Boomilever, and 4th in Gravity Vehicle.
· Josh Stueck and Andy Beal finished 3rd place in Mag Lev Vehicle.
· Allen May and Kishan Vekaria finished 2nd place in both Robot Arm and Elastic Launch Glider. Micheal Torrey and Austin McHenry finished 3rd in both. Rocco Buty and Dalton Huey finished 4th.
The Science Olympiad Elite Team placed 5th overall (earning a berth to the state competition in April) and our Varsity Team placed 6th. We salute the accomplishments of our Olympians and wish them well as they prepare for State.
A big shout out goes to Coaches McComb and Dyer for their leadership and inspiration to the team; and huge thanks are extended to all of the parents, guardians and supporters who volunteered on Saturday: Mr. Rossman, Mr. Albertson, Mr. Hrehov, Mr. Vader, Mrs. Vader, Mrs. Weeks, Mr. Wooley, Ms. Sando, Mr. DeWeese, and Mr. Shiroma.
Our Physical Science and Physics of Flight Students are also recognized for their strong showing at the Central Sound Science and Engineering Fair held on 3/15/13.
Bruce Murdock Teacher of the Year: Scott McComb
Earth & Planetary: 1st place: Nicholas Johnson & Nick Tucker
3rd place: Alfiya Yusef & Lune Medhane
Electrical & Mechanical Engineering: Honorable Mention: Alec Burke & Owen Yeasting
Energy & Transportation: Honorable Mention: Hannah Tobin
Environment Management / Science: Honorable Mention: Joe Spallino & Elizabeth VanFlandern
Plant Science: Honorable Mention: Katie Burrell & Bryant Nguyen
Special Awards
AIAA: Hannah Tobin
US Air Force: Shailee Stevens & Peyton Gural
US Army: Katie Burrell & Bryant Nguyen
The spring season begins this week, and ASB has planned an exciting week to celebrate. Read the Announcements section to see what you should be wearing each day of the week and to find details about the dance on Saturday evening. And, have fun as we all await those sunny, warm days that are surely mean that spring really is just around the proverbial corner!
If you didn’t catch the Q13 TV news story that aired last week about our school, you can access it at. http://q13fox.com/2013/03/12/aviation-high-school/#axzz2NN2DwpsP The reporter did an excellent job of reporting about the characteristics that make us a Lighthouse Model of STEM Excellence, featuring many of our students demonstrating their learning along with Mr. McComb explaining the elements of project based learning. We also were visited by KOMO TV last Friday when 20 of our students provided feedback to Boeing curriculum/technology developers about a new flight app. So far, the story hasn’t yet aired but it’s possible something will be shown this week.
Please read the Announcements, and be sure to note that permission forms are due very soon for our all-school field trip to the Robotics competition on March 29! And, seniors and ACE Club members, we need your permission forms returned by this Friday for the Alaska Delivery Flight, which will be held on the afternoon of March 27.
That’s it for this week. Good luck to our Skunks as they travel to Ellensburg this week. And again, a hearty congratulations to our Science Olympians for an outstanding showing at regional competition this past weekend.
My very best to all for an extraordinary week of learning. I am deeply honored to be your principal!
~Reba G.
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONGRATULATIONS to several students who have landed full time internships with the Engineering Department at the FAA: Meaalofa Angelini, Andy Beal, Justin Sim, and Sean Wong. There are several other FAA internships open and coming soon- keep your eyes open, these are great learning experiences and resume enhancers!
Congratulations to Rocco Buty and Ellen Jetland, who will be the LEAD INTERNS for the Seafair Airshow this year!
Aviation High School Students are “Passing It On”- Inspiring Young Girls to Pursue STEM Careers - Congratulations go to the following AHS students who will be interning this summer with Girls Rock Math: Zahnae Aquino, Abby Eades, Ramneet Kaur, Claire Lindblom, Jessica Mannard, Kirsten Noble, Sierra Parsons, Gabby Rivera, Erin Ronald, Olivia Shiffer, Sahara Slate, Alyda Sorm, and Gloria Wang.
Superintendent Enfield is asking all high schools to encourage and recruit young men of color to participate in the Black and Brown Male Summit at Highline Community College on Saturday, April 20. The purpose of this event is to motivate and empower these young men to excel in academics and accept nothing less than excellence from self.
The agenda will include inspirational speakers and caucus time to share obstacles or barriers they face and brainstorm ideas for change.
Students must Register online for this event. Students should also contact their school counselor to sign up. Transportation will be provided from each of Highline's high school campuses to and from the event, based on sign-ups.
Permission forms for the all school robotics fieldtrip March 29 are due to your FIRST PERIOD teacher by March 22! ALL students are required to return the form!
DELIVERY FLIGHT - All seniors and ACE Club Members
Permission forms for the delivery flight scheduled for March 27 will be distributed today. If you do not receive one please request one from Mrs. Hiranaka in the office. These forms will be due back to Mrs. H by March 22.
The Road Map Project offer tools and resources that will help parents understand the school system, get information on academic requirements and build stronger relationships with schools. www.roadmapproject.org
· Saturday, April 20, 2013 Foster High School, 4242 S. 144th St., Tukwila, WA 98168
ENTER TO BUILD SPORTSMAN AIRCRAFT
In an effort to promote STEM, GAMA (General Aviation Manufactures Association) and Build a Plane launched a nationwide STEM competition. The winners (eight students) will receive free trips to Glasair Aviation Facilities in Arlington, WA to build 2 Sportsman aircraft starting June 17, 2013. The completed aircraft will then be professionally test flown to this year’s AirVenture 2013 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Contest
Schools interested will be given “Fly To Learn” software, which provides tools for teachers to guild the students through the process of building an aircraft on computer. Then each high school will select ONE design that will compete in virtual fly-off, which will score aerodynamic and performance parameters.
The judges will be engineers from GAMA member companies and top TWO schools will be allowed to send FOUR students plus their TEACHER and a CHAPERONE to Glasair at no charge. Each team will receive roundtrip airfair, transfers, hotel, all meals and field trips to visit Boeing Aircraft Factory and Museum of Flight.
Glasair Sportsman 2+2 is a metal and composite aircraft that seats four adults. Schools interested should call Katrina Bradshaw at 804-843-3321 immediately, Spaces are limited. For more information log on to BuildAPlane.org, GAMA.aero, GlasairAviation.com or FlyToLearn.com.
Theatre Club invites you to their fundraising yard sale this coming Saturday, March 23rd, at Mike's Community Cup, 16260 Military Rd S, SeaTac, WA 98188 from 10:00 to 5:00. They are also in need of donations, so please bring any lightly used items to Mrs. Wombold's room at any time over the next week in exchange for chocolate.
Reminder - 2013-2014 Registration Forms that were distributed during advisory on March 6 are due in the main office by Thursday, March 28.
ANNOUNCEMENTS From Your ASB
Spring Fling: The Spring Fling dance is THIS Saturday, March 23rd from 8-11 p.m. in the cafeteria. The theme is blackout so wear neon or white clothing to glow in our black lights. Tickets will be on sale all week during lunch and at the door the night of the dance. The ticket prices are: Couples - $15 with ASB and $18 without ASB; Single - $8 with ASB and $10 without ASB. This dance is sponsored by the Freshmen, and is one way classes raise money for group/class activities and Prom. For you upperclassmen, this is a great way for you to de-stress and have some fun before all of the AP tests begin.
Spring Fling Pep Assembly: To get everyone hyped up for the dance, the ASB is hosting our third pep assembly of the year on Tuesday, March 19th in the gymnasium. There will be many fun activities and class competitions, and we’ll also take some time to celebrate our amazing Robotics Team.
Monday - Animal Day
Tuesday - Crazy Hair Day
Wednesday - Music Madness (Dress up as your favorite artists or genre of music)
Thursday – “I’mma Take Yo’ Grandpa’s Style” (Dress like a grandpa or grandma! Who will come with gray or white hair?)
Friday - Color War Day
***Remember that if you choose not to participate in spirit week, you must be in regular school dress code.
Project PROMise: Ladies! So far, we have received a few donations, so THANK YOU. We invite you to continue bringing in any gently used dresses, bags, other accessories, and shoes. Please deliver to Ms. Fitzpatrick’s room (Rm 22) until the END OF MARCH. These items will be donated to the Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence. Your donations will be greatly appreciated. These donations will help making a girl’s dream of going to Prom comes true. They will have the opportunity to select shoes, bags, dresses, and other accessories contributed by you. Please support this foundation!
Spirit Shack: We have new cityscape socks and new design of zip-up hoodies, new scarves in the shack! Come check them out this Friday before it’s too late. We have $5 t-shirts and $4 sunglasses this week! These new items are really fun! Buy them now, before it is too late!
Mr. Aviation Contestants: Please pay attention to important dates, as dance practice begins during lunch on MONDAY, TODAY, March 18th. See you in the gym! Also, your talent description was due to Mrs. Fitzpatrick March 15th. Did you forget? If so, send in ASAP to sfitz@me.com .
Looking Ahead: The Peeps Decorating Contest will take place on April 17th during Advisory. Start collecting things you’ll need for your “Peeps” Scene. We’ll provide the Peeps on the day of the competition.
2013 DOT Student RAISE Competition Recognizing Aviation & Aerospace Innovation in Science & Engineering:The Secretary of Transportation, Ray LaHood, is announcing a second-annual award competition to recognize outstanding students who develop unique scientific and engineering innovations in aerospace and aviation.
The 2013 Secretary's RAISE competition is open to students at the graduate, undergraduate, and high school level who are developing innovative solutions to real-world aviation and aerospace issues.
The 2013 Secretary's RAISE competition is open to students at the graduate, undergraduate, and high school level who are developing innovative solutions to real-world aviation and aerospace issues.
Winners will be formally recognized by the Secretary of Transportation on behalf of a partnership of government and private sector organizations. Those planning to enter this competition should advisePatricia.Watts@faa.gov by April 1.The FAA is accepting submissions from May 1 through July 1, 2013.
For further details, see: http://dot-raise2013.challenge.gov/
AHS Skunkworks Robotics Team Competition Schedule Announced:
After a very trying build season, the team is now ready for competition. Because of the schedule that we were given for competition the team had to sign up for events that are three weeks in a row this year. We will be competing in Ellensburg at Central Washington University on March 21-23, in Seattle at Quest March 28-30, and in Spokane April 4-6. The Skunks have a large team this year and in order to reduce some of the time away from class, the first year team members will be only attending 2 of the three events… Veteran team members will attend all three.
(In late April, the veteran team members will be also be attending the World Championships in St. Louis…April 24th through the 28th)
This is a very difficult game to play this year… the most complex we have ever had to design for and the students have worked very hard to accomplish a very tough assignment… Please wish them well in the competition. They deserve our praise and our support.
Thank you,
Coach Robert Steele
AHS Skunkworks Robotics
AP Test Fees Due this week: A minimum down payment of $10.00 per test is due to the bookkeeper by March 16, 2013. The balance is due no later than April 1, 2013. Tests ordered after April 1st cost an additional $50.00 per test.
Letter will be mailed informing parents/students balances owed.
Scholarship Opportunities for HSD Seniors: With tuition costs rising, financial aid and scholarships are a very necessary piece of the higher education puzzle. The Highline Schools Foundation is pleased to announce the following scholarship opportunities:
The Bill Maynard Memorial Scholarship and The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (STIA) Scholarship are available to Highline School District seniors who live in the Highline School District service area and will graduate by June 30, 2013.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (STIA) Scholarship is a needs-based scholarship and is awarded annually to three graduating seniors from Highline School District who will be pursuing a college education. Two $14,000 awards (paid over 2 years) are made to students who will be attending four-year colleges and one $8,000 award (paid over 2 years) is made to a student attending a two-year college or vocational school.
Bill Maynard Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the memory of the late Bill Maynard, a beloved figure in the Highline School District. Bill was the coordinator of the Steps to Success program, and he cared deeply for the students that he worked with. One (1) $500 scholarship will be awarded toward university/college, vocational or community college education.
Aviation Day 2013 June 1st
Registration begins March 13, 2013
Together with several business sponsors, Alaska Airlines is once again proud to host the Fifth Annual Aviation Day on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Sea-Tac Airport – Alaska Airlines Flight Operations Building.
This event is aimed at inspiring aviation dreams in the youth of Puget Sound communities. Aviation Day 2012 will provide the opportunity for high school-aged young adults to learn firsthand about career paths in the aviation industry. Learning will be accomplished in both a classroom setting and with “hands-on” experiences.
The youth will be able to "kick the tires," see the wheel wells with mechanics and the flight deck of a Boeing 737 with line pilots. They will look into the guts of a jet engine with employees who fix them, and take a behind-the-scenes tour of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport with those who operate there. Careers as far ranging as air traffic control to airline flight attendant will be discussed throughout the day. Participants will be able to explore just how flights are planned, scheduled and executed. Training facilities will be open for them and engineers will guide them through the construction of aircraft. Several light aircraft and pilots will also be on-site to educate and inspire tomorrow's leaders to take us into the skies of the future.
WARNING: This event fills up HOURS after opening on March 13th for registration. There are ONLY 400 slots and high schoolers come from as far away as the Olympic peninsula and eastern Washington to participate. *A generic lunch is provided, no special requests.
For more details follow the link:
Senior Project Event: "Kids for Kids Walkathon is Anastasia Pallis' senior project. It is a fundraiser to generate money for children with disabilities, set to take place on March 23rd, starting at 10 am on the track here at AHS. All proceeds will benefit the Experimental Education Unit at the University of Washington, where there is a small school for children with disabilities. Register now OR at the gate on the day of. Registration and online donation is live atwww.secure.getmeregistered.com/kidsforkidswalkathon. Registration to walk is $25 but monetary donations of any sum may be made.
Please visit https://sites.google.com/site/kids4kidswalkathon for more information. Contact Anastasia Pallis or kidsforkidswalkathon@gmail.com with questions."
Please visit https://sites.google.com/site/kids4kidswalkathon for more information. Contact Anastasia Pallis or kidsforkidswalkathon@gmail.com with questions."
Pasta for Pennies Fundraiser!
Attention AHS! Pasta for Pennies (previously Pennies for Patients) is back and ready for another year! National Honors Society is hosting this fundraiser to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Last year you all did a stellar job and raised $1,500, but we know you can raise even more. The new goal is $2,000. So let's get those coins into the Pasta for Pennies boxes placed in every classroom and make a difference! The winning advisory will receive a meal from Olive Garden, so fill those boxes before the fundraiser ends on March 22.
Aviation PTSA Ultimate Coed Spring Frisbee Practices:
Location: On one of the three fields adjoining Aviation, rain or shine.
Tuesday 3:45-5:45
Wednesday 3:45-5:45
Thursday 3:45-5:45
No practice during Spring break. Spring season ends May 18. Games against other schools will start mid-March, schedule to be announced later.
Previous NOTAM Announcements – but still Relevant
Imagine Highline: Your Game-Changing Ideas for Our Schools (Message from the superintendent)
Have you seen Highline’s new online discussion forum website, Imagine Highline? It’s an easy way for staff, students, families, and community members to give input on issues facing our schools.
On Imagine Highline, you can post ideas, comment on others’ ideas, and engage in discussions with fellow community members. It is a way to exchange ideas in a format that fits into our busy lives, knowing we don’t always have time or energy to attend public meetings. We will be talking about all kinds of topics over the coming months.
Our first conversation is about the new strategic plan that will guide our schools for the next three years. The core team of parents, teachers, principals, and district and community leaders building that plan are asking you to participate. They want your ideas and feedback so this will truly be the community’s plan for our schools.
The core team is looking for big ideas to drive a plan that will be a game-changer for Highline students. Imagine Highline is a place where you can share your boldest hopes for our children and our community. What experiences do you want students to have? What should our schools be like? What kind of community do you want to live in, and how can schools make our community all we want it to be?
Juniors: Sign up with Quest Bridge, an organization that helps students with whose families earn less than $60,000/year reach highly-selective colleges. Visit: http://www.questbridge.org/for-students/students-start-here.
Reminder from the Phoenix Flyer
The debut of our new advice columns from Pilot Jones is included in the March issue. For down to earth advice about problems with friends, school, or whatever else, submit your question to pilotjonesadvice@gmail.com, or to the box outside of room 23, and your question could be seen in the next issue of the Phoenix Flyer!"
High School Essay Contest for Juniors and Seniors - $1000 cash award!
Topic: “Why do we need Washington’s open-government laws? What would it be like without them?”
Entry deadline is March 29.
Details available via http://www.washingtoncog.org/
ATTENTION ALL PILOTS! If you have a picture of you and your plane or you flying a plane or a picture of you and a plane, please send it to Jennifer Luoma (luomajen@gmail.com). Thanks!
Internship Madness: Students- there’s no excuse for your not landing an internship- we have so many opportunities this year- take advantage. Other schools don’t have these opportunities!
· NEW Internship: The FAA has opened FIVE full time internships with FLIGHT PROCEDURES Team. Students interested in Aviation Business, Airport Management, Piloting, Aviation Safety, Technical Writing or Aviation Law or just getting some real world experience should apply. Deadline is April 3, 2013.
· NEW! Two positions in the Airframe & Cabin Safety/Transport Standards and Certification Department with the FAA. These are full time and provide students who are interested in aircraft incident and accident reports, damage tolerance/fatigue rulemaking and other crashworthiness research. Excellent resume and college application enhancements. Deadline April 17, 2013.
· GROUNDBREAKING! For the first time ever in this region, THE BOEING COMPANY is offering 3 paid, full time internships to AHS Juniors. An AHS committee will send 3 juniors to interview for each of the 3 positions. This is a pilot project and interns can expect to be in the limelight, including BOEING publications, newspapers, TV and more. Deadline April 1, 2013.
· Students interested in AVIATION SECURITY AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, we have two new positions for summer internships with the FAA, application deadline is April 3, 2013.
· Students interested in radar displays, safety risk analysis, runway safety and airport business should apply for the FAA’s QUALITY ASSURANCE AND RUNWAY SAFETY full time internship. sophomores, juniors and seniors may apply, deadline is March 29.
· London Aviation Underwriters is offering TWO PAID internships for students interested in business aviation and aviation insurance. These are part time/flexible and FUN!
· Summer Internship: Attached find another new and fantastic internship opportunity with Aviation Partners Boeing. This is a full time opportunity, paying $10-$20 per hour DOE. Also open with application deadlines in the very new future are paid internships with Raisbeck, LMI and BLR Engineering Firms. I promote these opportunities in NOTAM, on our Career Website (www.aviationhscareers.org) and via bulletin board and signs and some students (surprise!) still are disappointed when deadlines pass and they “weren’t aware.” If you know of students who would be interested and qualified, please share this information-all students participating in internships thus far have come back enthused, motivated, and with a head start on their college and career dreams. THANKS for helping give students the nudge to apply on time!
· New Aviation Marketing Internship: Students interested in Aviation Marketing and Business, a new paid internship at Dynon Avionics is offered, 20-40 hours/week in Woodinville. Austin McHenry interned there last summer and although it’s a long trek- he will tell you it was definitely worth it. Juniors preferred, sophomores and seniors considered.
Imagine Tomorrow More than $100,000 in cash prizes will be awarded this May to schools and students in the sixth annual Imagine Tomorrow competition at Washington State University. Imagine Tomorrow challenges 9th through 12th graders to address global energy concerns with creative, well-researched ideas. Registration opens March 1, 2013 and there is no registration fee. Competitors and advisors stay and dine free on campus, May 17 – 19. Visit http://imagine.wsu.edu/ .
ATTENDANCE NOTES
· Attendance Reminder for Parents and Students: Attendance line 206-878-1259
A phone call is REQUIRED to the school each day of an absence AND a parent signed note is REQUIRED upon the student’s return to school in order for the absence to be excused.
· New WA state law for coding student absences: Beginning this academic year, schools are required to mark absences due to family vacation as UNEXCUSED. This is a change from previous practice. We ask for your understanding and cooperation and want to remind families that excused absences are permitted for illness, religious reasons, and school-related functions.
· REMINDER for Families Scheduling Summer Vacations--Be prepared for your AHS student to attend school on Thursday, August 29, 2013. The first two days of school prepare your student for a great start to a new school year!
· Student Athletes— please remember to check in weekly with your advisor and notify them of your participation status. All winter athletes who did not participate in a fall sport must pick up their ALE paperwork this week from Mr. Kelly.
From Your PTSA
From your PTSA:
AFTER GRADUATION, WILL YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR SENIOR IS?
You will...because every senior should be at iFly for their Class of 2013 Graduation Party from 11:30pm to 5am! There is no better way for the Class of 2013 to celebrate four years of togetherness coming to a *sniff* end...! Print out the Grad Party Form, attach $125 payment and turn into the AHS office or to Mindy McClean directly during the Thursday lunch hour. Need a hand paying? No problem...we want every senior to attend, and will work hard to do so. We have already sold several tickets...don't let your senior be left out because this party will not only be the Class of 2013's last hurrah together, but it will be a LOT OF FUN! Contact Mindy McClean at mindymacster@hotmail.com for any questions.
You will...because every senior should be at iFly for their Class of 2013 Graduation Party from 11:30pm to 5am! There is no better way for the Class of 2013 to celebrate four years of togetherness coming to a *sniff* end...! Print out the Grad Party Form, attach $125 payment and turn into the AHS office or to Mindy McClean directly during the Thursday lunch hour. Need a hand paying? No problem...we want every senior to attend, and will work hard to do so. We have already sold several tickets...don't let your senior be left out because this party will not only be the Class of 2013's last hurrah together, but it will be a LOT OF FUN! Contact Mindy McClean at mindymacster@hotmail.com for any questions.
Counselor Corner
Katie Carper
Yale Young Global Scholars Program for Outstanding High School Students to better reflect the international focus of the program. Now in its twelfth year, the program draws together a diverse group of students from all over the world to live on Yale's campus, learn from Yale faculty, and analyze and debate key ideas about law, government, economics, history, and grand strategy.
Politics, Law, and Economics Program (PLE)
• The early decision deadline is March 1, 2013
• The regular application deadline is April 18, 2013
Studies in Grand Strategy Program (GS)
• The early decision deadline is March 8, 2013
• The regular application deadline is May 3, 2013
Juniors: UW Math Academy is a FREE 4-week residential and intensive math program designed for high school juniors who are interested in pursuing engineering and technology. The goal of the program is to enhance students’ strengths in math problem solving to better prepare them for the rigorous college-level mathematics coursework required of top engineering schools like the University of Washington’s College of Engineering. In particular, we hope to serve underrepresented, low-income, first-generation, and female students and support them in their goals of becoming engineers. During the program, students will engage with alumni, current students, and UW faculty. They will tour the facilities of companies like Boeing and Amazon and get a first-hand look at what it means to be an engineer. Students will get to enjoy their surroundings with trips to Pike Place Market and Snoqualmie Falls, and activities like canoeing on Lake Washington or playing intramurals in UW facilities. Participants also get individualized college admissions advising from UW admissions counselors.
Upcoming College Visits:
Yale University will be presenting on March 20 at 1 PM. Sign up in room 11 if you are interested in attending.
Wallingford Financial Services will be conducting an informative Financial Aid session in the AHS cafeteria on April 30 at 7 PM.
Highline Community College is hosting a Summit for young men of color on April 20. There will be many incredible speakers and seminars. More information is located at :http://bandbsummit.highline.edu/. Please let Ms. Carper know if you want to attend.
Quote of the Week:
“Although powered aircraft may express the language of flight, soaring is its eloquence.”
— Richard Miller, 1967.
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