May 2013 Newsletter - Harrison County Schools

Volume 1, Issue 5
May 2013 Senior Edition
The Hawkeye
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P O I N T S O F
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Prom 2013
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NHS Inductions
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Track 2013
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Band Festival
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Seniors A-Z
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Senior Awards
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June Semester
Exams
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W E S T E S T 2
By Kassidy Erin
WESTEST 2 May
13-16/Arena
Scheduling
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Prom 2013
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NHS Inductions
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Band Festival
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Track
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Seniors from A-Z
4
Senior Collage
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Farewell Mr. Lopez
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The purpose of the West Virginia Educational Standards
Test 2 (WESTEST 2) is to provide information about student
performance levels. This test
measures and identifies student strength and weaknesses
in reading/language arts,
mathematics, and science
based on the WV 21st Century
Content Standards and Objectives (CSOs) and in social studies based on the WV Next Generation CSOs. The development of the CSOs was led by
the West Virginia Department
of Education (WVDE) Office of
Instruction and participation
from the office of Assessment
and Accountability, Office of
Special Programs, Extended
2 0 1 3 :
June 4 will be the last day of
school for students who are
exempt from 2nd semester
exams. Students who are not
exempt will take their exams
on June 5 and 6 with June 7
being a make-up day. The
N
S p r i n g
and Early Learning, and educators from around the state.
Students enrolled in grades 311 participate in the WESTEST
2. Testing occurred for SH
students during the week of
May 13. One test per day was
2 0 1 3
administered in RLA, Math,
Social Studies, and Science.
Test results will provide information about student’s academic strengths and areas
that need improvement. Parents will receive a report of a
student’s performance in the
fall of 2013. Teachers and
principals use the test data
from WESTEST 2 to develop
structures that support and
improve student performance.
This information was provided
by the West Virginia Department of Education. James B.
Phares, Ed.D. State Superintendent of Schools.
J u n e
By Kassidy Erin
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S e m e s t e r
schedule will be as follows:
Wed. June 5– 1st Block Orange Exam; 2nd Block Orange
Exam; 3rd Block Study Period;
4th Block Exam. Thurs. June 6
will be 1st Block Black Exam;
2nd Block Black Exam; 3rd
Block Exam; and 4th Block
Study Period. Fri. June 7 is
E x a m s
Make-Up Day. No exams will
be given early unless prior
written permission comes
directly from Mr. Lopez or Mr.
McKeen. No one will be permitted to take all exams in one
day. If a student misses on
June 5, he or she will take
exams on June 7.
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T h e
E n c h a n t e d
By Andrew Fincham
South Harrison High School
held their annual Prom at the
4-H Center beside Rt. 19 on
May 11th, 2013. The Prom
was paid for and decorated
by the Junior class of South
Harrison High School. The
Junior class designed and
decorated the building very
well. The decorations were
based off the theme, “An
Enchanted Fairytale.”
“Thought is the
blossom;
language the
bud, action the
fruit behind it.
-Ralph Waldo
Emerson
While at the dance, there
was a wide variety of music
and snacks. (S/O to Mr.
Skiviat for pouring drinks!)
The night started off very
quickly, many of the people
attending the dance were
there an hour or so before it
even started. Many of the
senior and junior class officers attended the dance the
earliest, which is a great way
to show support of your
class.
N H S
The South Harrison National
Honor Society held their
spring induction last month
on Tues. April 9 at 7 p.m.
Mrs. Dee Cayton, NHS Adviser
and the current members
who include Jesse Anderson,
Tyler Ashcraft, Chris Burgess,
Gaige Evans, Luke Gaines,
Sydney Jacobs, Logan Kirby,
Brianna Owens, Sarah Petitto,
April Quinn, Lucas Randolph,
B a n d
By Andrew Fincham
The South Harrison
High School concert
band preformed at
the Region 10 band
festival on April 26,
2013. Some counties
F a i r y t a l e
In the middle of the dance,
the DJ introduced the Prom
Court of 2013. After brief
introductions, the court
chose their queen; it was
senior Darryan Ward. Her
King was senior Spencer
Shriver. The dance ended at
11:00 pm, and overall was a
big success. Everyone who
attended the dance received
a party favor as well.
Queen Darryan Ward and King Spencer
Shriver (pictured above)
S p r i n g
By Katie Wilfong
H a w k e y e
i n d u c t i o n s
Mary Kate Riffle, Samantha
Scott, RaeAnn Secrist,
Spencer Shriver, Justin Talbott, Owen Yoke and Rachel
Weekley participated in the
evening’s activities which
included the processional,
welcome, Pledge of Allegiance, qualities of candidates, new member inductions, closing remarks and the
alma mater. The NHS welcomed spring inductees Caleb
Abraham, Andrew Anderson,
Chandler Bolyard, Amber
Carder, Kaitlyn Jones, Abigail
Lightner, Blake Louk, Faith
Stout, Brook Turner, and
Audriana Whitehair. Being a
member of the NHS is a true
academic honor and permits
students to represent themselves as well as their school
in a leadership role while in
high school.
F e s t i v a l
that also preformed
were Preston,
Monongalia, Marion,
and Taylor. The songs
the band preformed
were Blue Ridge Saga
and Among the
Clouds. After a performance done well,
the concert band received a 2, which is
an excellent rating.
Give me a beat! The SHHS Band plays
“Hail Hawks” during a Track “send-off”
rally.
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P a g e
S o u t h
By Jacob Guthall
2012-13 Hawks Track Team: Coach Jett, Head
Coach Pancoast, Kate Dye, Cierra Merrill, Darryan
Ward, Mary Kate Riffle, Kendra Myers, Jessica
Ice, Coach Coleman. Row 2: Coach Dawson,
Jesse Anderson, Owen Yoke, Chance Reed, Chase
Jenkins. Row 1: Asa Ricketts, Austin Gresser,
Garrett Wilkins, and Dylan Blake.
S o f t b a l l –
By Emilee Underwood
SHHS softball has had a
pretty good softball season
this year. They have 12 players on their team. Two
weeks ago they had a good
game against Notre Dame.
They won 13-0 in Sectionals
and had been practicing
hard all last week to prepare
for their big game against
Tygart's Valley. They only
H a r r i s o n
T r a c k
The South Harrison High School
track team has many coaches and
those coaches are Mrs. Felicia Pancoast , Mr. Stanley Colman, Mr. Jim
Dawson, and Miss Brianna Jett. There
are also many student participants
boys and girls of all ages. Starting
with the freshmen. Freshmen boys are
Chase Jenkins and Austin Barker.
Sophomore boys are Asa Ricketts,
Chance Reed, Dylan Blake, and
Garrett Wilkins. Dylan Blake is said
to be the most improved from last
years team. The lone junior track
member is Kendra Myers. The two
senior girls are Mary Kate Riffle and
S e a s o n s
had to win two more games
and then they get to go to
states! These past few
weeks had been very exciting and nerve-wracking for
both baseball and softball
teams here at SHHS. However, last Thursday they
played their game at Moorefield and lost 8-0. And now
the softball season this year
is over. It wasn’t a bad year
t o
B a s e b a l l –
B a t t e r
n e w s
Darryan Ward. The track team went
to Keyser for regional's Thursday,
May 9th. The following qualified for
states: Girls 4x8 team, Girls 4x4
team, and Boys 4x2 team.
Austin Barker and Garrett Wilkins
qualified for the mile run; Austin
Barker in the high jump, and Asa
Ricketts in the 200m. Congratulations
to all the boys and girls track teams
for the trip to states and their great
improvement over the course of the
season. Coach Pancoast was impressed with the girls’ improvement
overall.
c o m e
after all. They did their best
and tried their hardest. Unfortunately, SHHS’s softball
team did not make it to
states like they had hoped
to, but they had a very good
season despite some setbacks.
Photos by Sam Santilli Photography
“We tried our hardest
but sadly we didn't get
to go to states. There
is always next year
though and I’m
already anticipating
next year!”
-Jordan Martin
2012-13 Lady Hawk Softball
Team: Coach Underwood, Brittany Stover, Jessica Puddister, Liz
Todd, Head Coach Karson Barnhart. Row 2: Emilee Underwood,
Miranda Jett, Hanna Burnside,
Jaclyn Folmsbee, Hannah Mick,
Jordan Martin. Row 1: Whitney
James, Rachel Goff, and Lora
McDonald.
U p !
By Jordan Martin
The 19 players on the
baseball team of 2013 had
a decent season of baseball.
In their last couple weeks
of the season they played
about 3 teams and they
lost- but previous to that,
they were doing okay.
Sectionals allowed the
team to remain hopeful;
however, the Hawks
suffered a great loss to Notre
Dame on Thursday, May 9
which tossed them out of a
chance at regionals. In total
they lost 17 games and won
10 games.
Head Coach
Frank Tate commented “we
are young and we are building
for the future.” He also added
“there are 16 returning ball
players for next season.”
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2012-13 Hawks Baseball Team: Ian Riggleman, Tyler
Childers, Gaige Evans, Justin Fridley, Cory Messenger.
Row 2: Coach Richards, Johnny Lipscomb, Cory Fox,
Josh West, Braeden Hurst, Rocco Gallo, Andrew Lopez,
Head Coach Tate. Row 1: Jacob Montgomery, Jessy
Miller, Neil Lindsay, Tyson Jarrett, Nate Fernandez, Zach
Bowman, Hunter Moore.
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T h e
S e n i o r s –
C l a s s
o f
H a w k e y e
2 0 1 3
Class Officers
By MacKenzie Lucas
The Senior Class
Co-Presidents-
of South Harrison High School
announces its
May 24, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Tyler Ashcraft/Spencer Shriver
Vice President– Logan Kirby
Secretary– Luke Gaines
Treasurer– Sarah Petitto
Class Advisors
Class Motto
Mrs. Maxwell, Mrs. Pratt,
Commencement Exercises
Friday evening,
“We make a living by what we get,
we make a life by what we give.”
“Congratulations
to the May Senior
Students of the
Month!
Mileena Beatty and
Jesse Anderson
Mr. Simons, Mrs. Stutler,
Mr. Tate, & Mrs. Ward
S e n i o r s
f r o m
A
t o
Z
Artistic
Lakin Bode & Kevin Davis
Funny
Megan Kohl & Ben Aylestock
Kind
Alyson Placer & Tyler Ashcraft
Buckwild
Heather Bush &Tyler Childers
Generous
April Quinn & Eric McCoy
Loud
Brianna Owens & Kyle Irvin
Charming
Shala Poe & Owen Yoke
Helpful
Mileena Beatty & Jesse Anderson
Mature
Sarah Petitto & Dustin Stout
Delightful
Lexie Stump & Anthony Weaver
Independent
Amanda Beerbroer & Zane Mills
Naïve
Abbie Coe & Josh Swafford
Energetic
Carly Fittro & Jeff Basham
Jokester
Mackenzie Fallon & Dakota Evans
Optimistic
RaeAnn Secrist & John Lough
S e n i o r s
f r o m
a
t o
Z
c o n t i n u e d
Prideful
Amber Maxwell &
Patrick Gonzalez
Studious
Raeanne Secrist &
Justin Helmick
Vibrant
Amanda Murphy &
Dillon Stalnaker
Youthful
Jordanna Burns &
Cole James
Quiet
Kayla Knicely & Zach Nutter
Thoughtful
Abbey Rhoades &
Lucas Randolph
Wild
Hunter Wiseman &
Trent Wanstreet
Zany
Makayla Cunningham &
Toby Joyce
Unique
Rachel Weekly &
Raymond Ruckman
X-Man/X-Woman
Kasandra Bennett &
Tyler Hurst
This list does not include the Senior
Class Favorites which will be published in the 2012-13 Talon Yearbook.
Rowdy
Makayla Cunningham &
Joey Flowers
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S e n i o r
Photos by newspaper staff
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WE’RE ON THE WEB
WWW.SOUTHHARRISON.COM
May/June Announcements
Hawkeye
May 6– AP Chemistry Exam
S O U T H
H A R R I S O N
H A W K S
May 9—AP Literature Exam
May 10– AP Language Exam
May 11– Prom
Hail to thee our alma mater
Hail South Harrison High
Memories of once we were near thee
Never more shall die
Friends we are and friends we’ll always be
Until the end of time
Hail to thee our alma mater
Hail South Harrison High
There you’ve caused our joys our sorrow
While time has passed us by
Hail to thee our alma mater
Hail South Harrison High
May 13– WESTEST2 -R/LA in a.m.
May 13– Arena Scheduling in p.m.
May 14– WESTEST2– Math in a.m.
May 14– AP Government Exam
May 15– WESTEST2—Social Studies
May 15-17— Senior Exams
May 16—WESTEST2—Science in a.m.
May 16—Show Choir Concert 2:15 & 7 p.m.
May 19– Show Choir Concert 3 p.m.
May 24—SHHS Graduation 7 p.m.
May 27– Memorial Day– No School
In Memory of all the students, faculty and staff who were once a part
of the South Harrison school communities who have since passed
This Memorial Day –Remember, Honor, and Cherish
F a r e
T h e e
South Harrison High School will have a
new principal starting this fall.
Changes like this occur all over Harrison County each school year.
South Harrison High School Principal
James Lopez will be taking the lead
administration position at Lincoln High
School. Harrison County Superintendent, Susan Collins hopes to immediately fill the vacant principal position
at SHHS.
Mr. Lopez started at SHHS as an assistant principal in 2008 and was then
named principal in 2009-10. He
taught at Gore Middle School for more
than 10 years and at Mountaineer
Middle School for several years.
W e l l
June 3-4—Regular School Days
June 5-7– Exams
M r .
J a m e s
He is no stranger to the Lincoln H.S.
Community. He was the head football
coach at LHS for nearly 10 years.
Mr. Lopez is a resident of Lumberport
and a father of four children. He is
looking forward to working in his own
community. He told the local paper
that he is excited, happy, and sad all
at the same time.
L o p e z
This year’s juniors, Class of 2014 , will
probably be the most affected by his
departure. Many have commented
that they would have liked to have Mr.
Lopez as their principal during their
last year of high school. We say thank
you and all the best in your new position.
South Harrison faculty and staff are
not surprised by his decision to take
the opportunity to work in the school
system of his own community.
Students of SHHS are still processing
the fact that he will be leaving and a
new administrator will be taking his
place sometime during this summer.
At his desk in the main high school office,
Principal Lopez sits back and reflects on his time spent
at South Harrison High.
“Once a Hawk– Always A Hawk!”