Aviation High School
April 22, 2013
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
District
Wide Food Drive April 16 -26
Monday: Mr. Aviation Dance Practice 3:30-4:30
Tuesday: Field
Trip Aerospace Engineering Students to HCC.
Mr.
Aviation Dance Practice in Gym 12:00-12:30
Ultimate
Frisbee Practice
3:45 – 5:45
Wednesday: Advisory Day
Mr. Aviation Dance
Practice in Gym 12:00-12:30
Ultimate
Frisbee Practice
3:45 – 5:45
AHS Skunkworks Robotics in St. Louis for
Championship
Thursday: Advisory Day
Mr. Aviation Dance Practice 12:00 – 12:30
Ultimate Frisbee Practice 3:45 – 5:45
AHS
Skunkworks Robotics in St. Louis for Championship
Friday: AHS
Skunkworks Robotics in St. Louis for Championship
Saturday: AHS Skunkworks Robotics in St. Louis for
Championship
Aviation
PTSA Ultimate Frisbee games
NO games JV or Varsity
for entire DiscNW Coed Spring League for Saturday April 27th
League Play will
resume Saturday May 4th:
JV AHS vs. West Side Wildcats 1:15
@ Walt Hundley Playfield-ss1
Varsity AHS vs. Riders 2:45 @ Walt Hundley
Playfield-ss1
Principal’s Message
The
“Announcements” section of this week’s NOTAM includes many congratulatory
messages to students for various accomplishments. We are proud of all of the students
mentioned, and I’m bringing special attention to one who has gained national recognition—Austin McHenry, who has just been named
the 2013 National Ambassador for the Boys
& Girls Clubs of America for their Money Matters program! The Money
Matters program is a financial literacy program for teen members, operated in
collaboration with the Charles Schwab Foundation. Austin was selected form
several hundred applicants across the country. Along with this honor, he will
receive a $5,000 college scholarship and the Renton/Skyway Club will receive a
matching grant. Austin will serve in this position for one year. Part of his duties include traveling to
various events, the first of which is being held this week in Washington D.C.,
where he will meet with members of the Washington State Congressional
Delegation and will be formally introduced at the Jump$tart Coalition Annual
Gala Dinner. Congratulations, Austin, on this astonishing accomplishment and
for your years of volunteerism with Boys & Girls Club. (FYI that while Austin is on the East Coast
this week he is also visiting Rochester Institute of Technology, one of the
post-secondary institutions he is considering for studies in
Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Technologies.)
Last
week Mr. Kelly and I had the opportunity to do another walk-through of our new
school that is being constructed at the Museum of Flight. While a rather “dusty/dirty” experience with
so many workers polishing concrete, installing cabinetry and casework, sawing
materials, etc. it was completely exhilarating!
There are now defined spaces on all three floors, and some rooms even
have finished painting on accent walls (a lively blue) and all of their
casework (filing cabinets, bookcases, and drawers) installed. Most teaching walls are ready for
installation of white boards, 65” LED tvs, and interactive display technology. The
presentation center (Boeing Commons) is going to be spectacular with a huge
screen and state-of-the-art media technologies, and students are going to love
the upper level to eat their lunch at café tables or large rounds where the
entire area is light and bright thanks to the huge windows on both sides. All classrooms have large windows, which will
allow for more light (which research says contributes to sharper thinking!);
some on the third floor even have skylights!
On the outside, our parking area has been paved and the front of the
school now has an overhang area that you will appreciate while waiting for the
bus or pick-up by parents. Furniture and
fixtures have been finalized and orders are being submitted. The contractors assure us that work is progressing
on time and on budget so we are planning an on-time opening in late August or
after Labor Day (opening day is being negotiated this year so it could be
either). It is going to be a unique and
beautiful institution of learning!
A
reminder to keep your donations coming to the AHS PTSA to help Jaclyn Wing with
her goal of raising $25,000 to help the Museum of Flight purchase a copy of
Amelia Earhart’s airplane! Jaclyn sends
her thanks to those who have already contributed!
And,
last but not least, good luck to our
Skunks as they travel to St. Louis this week to compete with FIRST teams
from around the world in recognition of technical, business, and professional
excellence! We are so proud of you
already, team, and look forward to watching you from home and cheering you on! Go Skunks!!
May
your week of learning be nothing short of amazing! I am honored to be your principal.
~Reba G.
NEW
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Bond. James Bond:
The Junior class invites all
upperclassmen to Prom "From Sodo With Love" which is on May 17th
from 9pm to midnight at Within Sodo located at 2916 Utah Avenue South -
Seattle. Prom tickets are going to be available in Ms. Sorensen's office
for $50 from April 26th to May 10th and $60 after May 10th. Our Junior Class
Captains and the Prom Committee have planned a SPECTACULAR Prom and we hope to
see everyone there for the last dance of the year!
Attention pilots--caution!
A TFR just appeared near KPWT and is
centered over the Bremerton Shipyards. Consider checking the FAA notice (http://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_3_2756.html) and phoning a briefer before flight. ~ Edge
Math
Club Save the date!:
We will have our first Math Club meeting on 4/24/13, which is this
Wednesday! Don't you want to get SAT/PSAT prep for FREE? Bonus: there will be
FOOD. Come on down to Mr. Gudor's classroom from 3:45 to 4:45! We'll see you
there!! P.S: Seniors if you have used
SAT/PSAT books, please donate it to us. You can drop it off in Mr.Gudor's
classroom.
National
Honor Society Announcements:
Family
Care Drive with Seattle Children's:
It's
a new month (well, sort of) and a new time to give to a cause! Starting April
22, 2013 and ending May 3, 2013 your National Honor Society is hosting
a donation drive called Operation Family
Care. Specific items that are listed below will be donated to children and
families at Seattle Children's Hospital. Here is the list of
items. (Note, they have to be the exact brand or else
the hospital will not accept the items.)
•1 - 5.8 or 6.0 oz. tube toothpaste
(Crest or Colgate)
•2 - adult tooth brushes, medium, any
brand
•8.0 oz. hand sanitizer
•1 pkg - 80 ct - baby wipes, any brand
okay
Please
donate any number of items and bring them to the cafeteria to your set class
boxes. Winning class will receive a special surprise (involving food,
of course!) (: Good Luck!
With much pride in you
AHS students--Your National Honors Society Executive Board
Sureetha, Max, Camila,
and Sasha
Murder Mystery
Dinner:
You are cordially invited to the 5th Annual Murder Mystery Dinner
hosted by the Speech and Debate team on Friday,
May 3rd from 6 to 9 PM. Come join us for an evening of
Willy Wonka themed intrigue with a catered dinner. Stick around for the
reveal of the murderer and an opportunity to win the dessert of your
choice. Tickets are on sale now for just $15 each. Come to Mr.
Shiroma’s room or find a team member to get your seat reserved. Space is
limited so act quickly. Who would want to miss out on a night of pure murderous
imagination?
Theatre
Club!:
Come see our upcoming production of A Very
Potter Musical in May!
Performance Dates
Friday, May 3 @ 6:00pm
Saturday, May 4 @ 1:00pm & 6:00pm
Friday, May 10 @ 6:00pm
Saturday, May 11 @ 1:00pm & 6:00pm
Location
Renton Civic Theatre
507 South 3rd Street
Renton, WA 98057
Tickets
Reserve free seats in the cafeteria at
lunch April 29 through May 3 or contact Theatre Club at theatreclublife@gmail.com.
Plot Summary
A Very Potter Musical tells the story of Harry
Potter's return to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the trials and
tribulations of adolescence, his participation in the House Cup Championship,
and the return of the dark wizard Lord Voldemort. Music and lyrics by Darren
Criss and A.J. Holmes. Book by Matt Lang, Nick Lang and Brian Holden. The story
is a parody based on several of the Harry Potter novels, including Harry Potter
and the Philosopher's Stone, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and
the Half-Blood Prince, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K.
Rowling, as well as their film counterparts. Time: 2 hrs. 30 mins. PG-13 for
harsh language, sexual innuendos, and crude humor. The content is not as family
friendly as the books and film series are.
This Fan Musical is produced and performed solely
for the personal, non-commercial enjoyment of ourselves and other Harry Potter
fans. It is in no way sponsored, approved by or affiliated with J.K. Rowling or
Warner Bros. or any of their affiliates.
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Clay Lacy Aviation, the most experienced operator
of private jets in the world, has accepted both Daisuke Fukagawa and Bridget
Heiland to intern with their company this summer. CONGRATULATIONS!
Adam
Chase placed second at the 4/6 Super Youth Circuit at Rain City Fencing.
This was a national event with over 30 young men competing in Y14 Epee. Then
on 4/13 he competed at the North American Cup in Richmond Virginia with 140
young men in another Y14 men’s epee competition. He entered the
competition seeded 74th and
progressed out of pools seeded 70th. He ended the competition
losing to the 5th seed
but landed a 55th seed
overall. Adam fences again on 4/20
to qualify for nationals in Columbus, Ohio this summer. Yay,
Adam, and best wishes!
Brandon Shaw is one happy
guy- he landed the SEAFAIR AMBASSADOR
internship, which means he’ll get to be part of all the exciting events of
Seafair, as well as travel to Japan,
serve as host for Japanese students, and he’ll receive an impressive scholarship. CONGRATULATIONS
BRANDON!!
Congratulations
to the following Pathfinder Interns for
2013: Navath Nhan, Carlos Navarro, Noah Palmer, Cristian Ramirez, Jonah
Graves and Natalie Carmichael. In
addition, Gloria Whang will intern
for the Pathfinder as Logistical Intern.
These will be great experiences for all- good job!!
High School PE
Credit Opportunity!
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AWSP offers students a
semester of high school credit in fitness (PE) July 15-19
while exploring the beauty of the land around the Cispus Learning Center. The intensive curriculum (15 hours/day) is designed for students
interested in exploring the
opportunities the outdoors has to offer.
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Outdoor Recreation Health &
Fitness Camp 2013
ANNOUNCEMENTS
From Your ASB
ASB Executive Officer Positions
NOTICE: The ASB Executive Applications
were due last Friday. Thank you to everyone who applied…we will be notifying
you soon. If you haven’t heard from Mrs. Fitzpatrick by the end of today,
Monday, April 22nd, 2013, please go see her.
Class Captain Positions are open for
grades 10-12 for the 2013-2014 School Year. Class Captains serve on the ASB
Council and as a class representative, as well as carry out numerous duties
similar to a Class President. Please come to an informational meeting on
Wednesday, April 24th during lunch in Mrs. Fitzpatrick’s room to
learn more about the office. We will answer any questions you might have and
applications will be available. Students who are in grades 9-11 are eligible to
apply. Please note that students who run for Executive positions and are not
elected will also have the opportunity to run as a Class Captain if they apply.
We encourage you to come and learn more about how you can be an
influential leader in your school. Come learn more about what it means to
represent your class and your school. We work hard and have a lot of fun too!
Spirit Shack Clearance Blow-Out
Every Friday until the end of the
year, the Spirit Shack will be hosting a Clearance Blow-out Sale. All
sweatshirts (hoodies & zip ups) will be on sale for $15! All t-shirts are
$5, tumbler cups are $5, scarves are $10, Polos are $10, and lanyards are $2!
Please stop by to check out our inventory.
Attention Mr. Aviation Contestants,
Stage Crew and our AHS ladies involved in Mr. Aviation: The date has
changed for this event to Friday, May 31st
from 6-9 PM. Dress rehearsal will take place on Tuesday, May 28th
after school, and all involved must attend! Please note that we will hold dance
and talent practices every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from now until the
last week of May. Please show up each day ready to practice and prepare for
this amazing show! Contestants: There will be a meeting today, Monday
during lunch in Mrs. Fitzpatrick’s room. It will only take a few minutes, so
please come right after 3rd period so you can get the information
quickly and still have your lunch. Mark your calendars with all of these
important dates!
Peeps Contest Winners
Congratulations to Mr. Gudor’s
Advisory for winning the Most Spirited Award, Mrs. Wilson’s Advisory for Most
Creative, and Honorable Mention to Mr. McComb’s Advisory. Thank you to all of
the students who participated! This is a special reminder to make sure that
when you submit a display, please keep it clean and appropriate.
AP EXAM FEES:
AP
exam fees were due by April 1, 2013. If you have not paid your balance
please do so ASAP.
Thank
you!
Kim
Webb-Sorensen
Registrar/Bookkeeper/ASB
Internship Opportunities
Internship Oppurtunities:
·
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
Previous NOTAM Announcements – but still Relevant
Seniors...the May 1st Grad Party Deadline is Fast Approaching!
The company that puts on our Senior Party (West Coast) needs a head count in early May, so we need to know who is coming to the party... The Senior Grad Party, that is! Held at iFly from approximately 11:30pm to 5am after graduation on June 12th, this is the last chance to celebrate four years well done as a class until the 10 year reunion in 2023!
Please fill out the Registration Form and include $125 payment to AHS PTSA so we can count you in on what will be a terrific last hurrah as the Class of 2013. Forms are available in the office or by emailing Mindy McClean directly. Forms can be dropped off to the office, or given to Mindy on Thursday's at the lunch hour. Price per person runs about $200 each. We are pleased to be able to offer discounted tickets at $125 at this point. Don't wait to turn in your form...as the date approaches, we may have to re-adjust the price point. Until May 1, the price will remain guaranteed at $125. We have already sold several tickets, but would like the entire class to attend. Have a question? Need a form? Need a payment plan or even a little help paying? Not a problem, just let us know: Mindy McClean at mindymacster@hotmail.com or 206.679.8692.
The company that puts on our Senior Party (West Coast) needs a head count in early May, so we need to know who is coming to the party... The Senior Grad Party, that is! Held at iFly from approximately 11:30pm to 5am after graduation on June 12th, this is the last chance to celebrate four years well done as a class until the 10 year reunion in 2023!
Please fill out the Registration Form and include $125 payment to AHS PTSA so we can count you in on what will be a terrific last hurrah as the Class of 2013. Forms are available in the office or by emailing Mindy McClean directly. Forms can be dropped off to the office, or given to Mindy on Thursday's at the lunch hour. Price per person runs about $200 each. We are pleased to be able to offer discounted tickets at $125 at this point. Don't wait to turn in your form...as the date approaches, we may have to re-adjust the price point. Until May 1, the price will remain guaranteed at $125. We have already sold several tickets, but would like the entire class to attend. Have a question? Need a form? Need a payment plan or even a little help paying? Not a problem, just let us know: Mindy McClean at mindymacster@hotmail.com or 206.679.8692.
Attention all Ladies and Gentlemen of AHS: As you may know, Mr. Aviation is in full swing and the boys are
working really hard to win the title on May 31st. Did you want to be a part of
Mr. Aviation, but didn't apply as a contestant? Both girls and boys can help be
stage crew and background
members. This committee would be in charge of making sure
the stage is ready for each upcoming event and they would also be runners. In
addition to helping run the show, you would be able to
witness the night firsthand. If you are interested, talk to Emma Finnsson or Hiren Ajudia.
Have
any broken or used glasses lying around? Here's your
chance to put them to a greater use. Bring them to the office and put them in
the Vista Missions box to send them to Mexico to give people the gift of
sight!
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 guide 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.
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.
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.
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/
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.
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. For
more details follow the link: www.alaskaair-aviationday.org/
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.
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
We're looking for a few good people!
Your
PTSA is looking for energetic chairpersons and volunteers for next year. Most
committees are single events and once it's over there is no other
responsibility - some are ongoing and would require more of a commitment.
Officer positions will be voted on at the June General meeting.
-AUCTION - Chair needed ASAP to
get ready for next November. This is one of the most important positions and
needs several volunteers - possibly a co-chair to assist and work as a team
-PTSA Membership - busy at
beginning of the year, tapers off after
-Fundraising - ongoing - looking
for ideas!
-Web Site/Communications -
ongoing - Maintain PTSA website throughout the year and sending out weekly
NOTAM emails
-Car Pool Information and coordination
- busy at beginning of the year
-Staff Appreciation - ongoing
-Volunteer Coordinator - ongoing
-Move Coordinator - need someone
to help coordinate the PTSA portion of the move to the new school
Single
events
(Small amount of time)
-Seafair/Freshman
Event
-Back
to school event (picnic/potluck)
-Ice
Cream Social (end of year)
-Senior Grad Party - large event
for seniors. Planning should start at beginning of school year. Senior parent
to work with ASB.
PTSA
Officer Positions: co-positions also for all but the treasurer
(cashier). If anyone is interested as a co-officer this would help with
transitions from year to year. An officer is only allowed to hold a position
for 2 years. So if we can get second officers for next year then we can start a
rotation and maintain our objectives as one moves off another will continue.
PTSA
President / Co-President
Vice
President / Co-Vice President
Secretary
/ Co-Secretary
Treasurer / Cashier
Please contact a nominating committee member by May 1: Sandy Nielsen / Keiko Sano if you are interested in any of the above chairperson, volunteer or PTSA officer positions.
If you need information about what the position entails please contact Nancy Wing
Please contact a nominating committee member by May 1: Sandy Nielsen / Keiko Sano if you are interested in any of the above chairperson, volunteer or PTSA officer positions.
If you need information about what the position entails please contact Nancy Wing
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
Juniors: Nordstrom is
offering a scholarship to high school juniors who:
- Live and attend school in one of
the participating 30 states where Nordstrom currently has a full-line
store.
- Have at least a 2.7 GPA (based on
a 4.0 scale) throughout high school.
- Volunteer or participate in
community services or extracurricular activities.
- Plan on attending an accredited
four-year college or university during the four years over which the
scholarship is distributed. The scholarship is paid out in equal
installments of $2,500.
- Plan on applying for financial
assistance in order to attend college.
- Application period is
through May 1,
2013 (by 3pm Pacific)
- More Detail
/ Informational Video: www.nordstrom.com/scholarship
- FAQ's: www.act.org/nordstrom/faq.html
Upcoming College Visits:
Wallingford Financial Services will be conducting an informative Financial Aid
session in the AHS cafeteria on April 30 at 7 PM.
Quote of the Week is being
replaced this week by a history lesson, courtesy of Mr. Hoehne who sent the
following message to all AHS staff on Thursday, April 18:
“This
week at Fort Walton Beach, Florida, the four surviving Doolittle Raiders will
gather for what has been advertised as the last Raider Reunion. If ever
the term “bittersweet” was appropriate it must be there as those men recall a
time and place we can only imagine. Remarkably, having achieved what they
did before the transistor, they have a webpage—www.doolittleraider.com—and you
can learn more about each of the 80 who risked their lives to bring a turn in
the fortunes of war. Short of that, perhaps give pause this morning, as
it was 71years ago today they launched from the pitching deck of the USS Hornet
in 16 B-25B bombers. Three of the Raiders would lose their lives bailing
out over China, and three more were later executed. Eight were taken
prisoner. One, Lt. Thomas White, volunteered to serve as a gunner and
offer his services as a medical doctor. He would amputate the leg of Lt.
Ted Lawson as a life saving measure while giving the injured pilot a blood
transfusion from his own arm. They both survived and the pilot later
wrote the book Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo. What would you do for
your country?” (Thank you,
Airman Hoehne for your service to our
country and being our resident historian, who reminds us often of what many of
us never knew or have long forgotten from our own history lessons.)
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