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PointeS - Tempe Union High School District
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A Mountain Pointe High School Communication
Bruce Kipper, Principal • 4201 E. Knox Road, Phoenix, AZ 85044 • 480-759-8449 • www.mphspride.com • End-of-Year 2010
We are MP !
and
We are A+ !
On April 16th, the Arizona Educational Foundation announced their
list of A+ Schools of Excellence for the 2009-2010 school year.
Mountain Pointe High School is proud to be on the list and becomes
the first Tempe Union High School District school to earn
the honor. Since 1983, there are only 24 high schools in the state to
receive the A+ rating. The A+ Program celebrates education and brings
to light the positive stories and successes happening in public schools
every day.
How Does It Work?
Schools throughout Arizona submit applications that provide demographic information, a description of current
programs and practices, documentation of parent and community involvement, a profile of the school principal
and his/her vision of the commitment to excellence, equity, service, and sustained high achievement or significant
improvement in assessment. Based on the applications, finalists are announced and receive school visits in March
and April. A select panel of 5 judges conducted Mountain Pointe’s site visit over 2 days visiting every classroom
on our campus. The winning schools are recognized for their superior ability to meet the needs of their student
populations.
What Are The Rewards?
Recognition itself is a powerful energizer for increasing public confidence in recognized schools, generating higher
local funding and creating greater parent and community involvement. The A+ process allows schools to identify
and solve problems, generate new support from the community and business partners, increase student and parent
pride, validate school programs and accomplishments, and
re-energize the staff, students, and parents.
Schools designated as A+ retain their status for a 3-year
period.
Each school receives $500 and a banner designating it as
an A+ School. All staff and faculty at 2010 A+ Schools will
be eligible for partial scholarships from Argosy University/
Phoenix: 20% for a Master’s degree and 15% for both
Undergraduate and Doctoral degrees.
Student Body President
Sam Haghgoo and
TUHSD Superintendent
Steve Adolph
accept A+ banner
during Assembly.
The Pointes of Pride newsletter is published quarterly. Look for the next issue in July.
Principal Pointes
Dear Parents, Students, and the Pride Community,
Bruce Kipper
MPHS Principal
We are well into the 4th quarter of the school year and rapidly moving towards graduation
for the class of 2010. This is always an exciting time of the year. Nothing could be more
exciting to our community then the selection of Mountain Pointe High School as an
Arizona A+ School of Excellence. This award reflects the strength of the whole Pride
community: our students, staff, parents and community stakeholders. The A+ award brings
our school statewide recognition for our achievements in academics, arts, athletics, and
activities. We are proud to call ourselves an A+ School of Excellence and we are also committed to continue our emphasis on school improvement and sustaining high achievement
for all Pride students.
As we prepare to celebrate the accomplishments of the class of 2010 we also are working on welcoming the class of 2014 to the Pride
family. As one group of students and parents transition to the next phase of life, a new group of students and families are anxiously awaiting the arrival of high school. We know and understand what a difficult transition students and families undergo as they move from middle
school to high school. Because of that I am excited about a new program we are starting at Mountain Pointe.
On August 5th and 6th, the Thursday and Friday before official classes start, we will be having our first Freshmen Boot Camp. From
8:00 am-1:00 pm on both days all freshmen students are expected to attend to begin their high school experience. We have 25 teachers
that have volunteered to participate along with several dozen upper class students to serve as mentors. The design of this program is to
help all incoming freshmen students get acclimated to Mountain Pointe High School in a much quicker and effective way so each and every
student can experience success from the start.
This has been another great year for Mountain Pointe High School students and staff. To date, we are aware of $1,000,000 in merit
based scholarship money being earned by our students to the three in-state universities.This does not include other scholarship monies
that will be offered for various other reasons and to our-of-state universities and colleges. (The latest overall scholarship total is just over
$8,500,000.) Holly Phillips is a semi-finalist for the Scholar Athlete of the Year, sponsored by the “Milk Mustache” dairy program.
Justin Gonzales was awarded the National Hispanic Scholarship to Arizona State University. Kevin Beck received the Arizona
Band & Orchestra Directors Association state music scholarship. Mountain Pointe High School is also proud to announce that
two students are National Merit Finalists, Jesse Ai and Kenneth Do. Congratulations to Chloe Cole, who was awarded a $22,000
scholarship to Boston University.
Athletically, we have had a ground-breaking year. While many schools lamented the realignment Mountain Pointe took advantage of the
opportunity and has exceeded beyond everyone’s expectations, except ours! This year the following teams have won region titles; football,
girls volleyball, boys golf, girls golf, boys basketball, girls basketball, boys swimming, girls swimming, boys soccer, girls soccer. All of these
teams advanced to state competition and placed very well. Spring sports are still in regular season competition so more could be added.
With this success have come many opportunities for our athletes to continue their education and sports careers in college. To date I am
aware of the following students who have received scholarships; Josh Alexander (University of Utah)-Baseball, Gabby Johnson (ChandlerGilbert)-Basketball, Shanice Henderson (Chandler-Gilbert)-Basketball, Arielle Cano (Phoenix College)-Softball, Ben Demarr (Air Force
Academy)-Football, Alex Lewis (University of Colorado)-Football, Davon Jones (Glendale CC)-Football, John Mora (Eastern Arizona)-Football,
Joey Leal (Adams State)-Football, DeAndre Currie (Adams State)-Football, Jeremy Espindola (Glendale CC)-Football, Tyler Sherman
(Eastern Arizona)-Football, Ben Shook (Eastern Arizona)-Football, OJ Quinones (Scottsdale CC)-Football.
In addition to the student accolades this year, Mr. KR Scott was recognized by the Arizona Education Foundation as one of the top 10
teachers in Arizona. Our talented music, theater, dance and visual arts teachers were honored by the Mayor and Arizona Alliance for Arts
Education with two awards for Outstanding Achievement in Arts Education.
In closing, this is an exciting time of year. For seniors and their parents, this is an
exciting time filled with thoughts of the future. The staff at Mountain Pointe
High School would like to congratulate and thank our seniors for leading
the way, and making this year one of the best in Mountain Pointe history.
For all of our parents, thank you for the support you provide Mountain Pointe
High School. We look forward to a great ending of a tremendous school
year. I am looking forward to the new class of freshmen that will enter in the fall
and the leadership the class of 2011 will provide next year as seniors.
Go Pride,
Bruce Kipper, Principal
Parent Info
Pointes of Pride • Page 2
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M A r Y • K E L L e r
Important Senior Info

Senior Final Exams
Thursday, May 20th & Friday, May 21st

Baccalaureate
Sunday, May 23rd, 7:00 pm, Auditorium
Students required to wear graduation gowns (no caps)

•Tuesday, May 25th, Senior Clearance Day: Locker clean
out, book return, payment of outstanding fees
•Wednesday, May 26th, 12:30 pm, Assigned classroom
Graduation
Thursday, May 27th, 7:00 pm, Stadium
Seniors must report to their assigned classroom at 6:00 pm
Parentsand
andStudents:
Students
Parents
The following instructions must be followed to ensure a
successful and pleasant graduation ceremony:

It is imperative that students report to their assigned
check-in rooms on time (6:00 p.m.).
Bring,

During their senior year, many students choose to plan trips with
private travel agencies. While these trips usually occur after the
end of the school year, we feel that parents should be informed
that Mountain Pointe High School and the Tempe Union School
District DOES NOT coordinate, sponsor, or endorse these
privately organized trips. Traditionally, our Mountain Pointe Grad
Night sponsors a special Senior Grad Night event for all seniors.
Graduation Practice (mandatory)
•Monday, May 24th, 8:00 am, Auditorium

Student Graduation or
Summer Trips and Tours
but do not wear, your cap, gown, collar and tassel.
Do not bring any items (camera, purse, etc.) which cannot
be taken into the graduation seating area.
 Boys’ appropriate clothing:
•Shoes and socks (no tennis shoes or flip-flops).
•Trousers (no levis, shorts, or cut-offs).
•Shirt with a collar (ties recommended).
 Girls’
appropriate clothing:
•Dress shoes (no tennis shoes or flip-flops).
•Dresses (no shorts or cut-offs).
•Collar provided with gown.
 Do not arrive to practice or graduation with alcohol or
drugs in your possession. Being on campus in possession of
or under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a violation of
school discipline policy.
•Influence is identified by obvious odor or irrational behavior, or physical impairment relating to the use of alcohol
or drugs.
•Any student under the influence of drugs or alcohol will
be removed from the campus. The student’s diploma will
be held until completion of community service hours to be determined at the MPHS campus.
 Do not arrive with any devices, air horns, fireworks or apparel to be used to disrupt the graduation ceremony.
 Be patient – An event of the magnitude of a high school
graduation is composed of many organizational challenges
which require ample time and absolute cooperation. Please work in a positive manner with administrators and
supervising teachers.
Parent Info
Students ~ Start Clearing Your
Library Accounts Now
Seniors ~ Please return all library materials by Wednesday, May
19th in order to clear your account for graduation.
Underclassmen ~ Friday, May 21st is a good day for you to
return your library materials also... hint, hint, hint... as all materials
must be returned before the last day of school.
Class of 2010 Baccalaureate
Sunday, May 23rd
7:00 p.m. • Auditorium
Baccalaureate will be held on Sunday, May 23rd at 7:00 p.m. in
the auditorium. Baccalaureate is a ceremony that celebrates the
achievements of our seniors and their completion of high school.
A farewell address is delivered to the seniors, usually by an individual who belongs to an organized
faith, but can be performed by the
principal of the school or an invited
guest.In addition,selected students
give short speeches, serious or
lighthearted, highlighting events
and issues that occurred during the
senior’s years at Mountain Pointe.
All seniors and their parents
are encouraged to attend this
moving ceremony to celebrate
the class of 2010.
If you have any questions, please contact
the Senior Class Sponsors: Natasha Alston
at nalston@tuhsd.k12.az.us and/or Marissa
Chavez at mchavez@tuhsd.k12.az.us.
Pointes of Pride • Page 3
Summer School 2010
Locations: Corona del Sol High School
& Tempe High School
Dates: Session 1 • June 1 – June 18
Session 2 • June 21 – July 9
Time: Monday through Friday, 7:30 am–12:15 pm
Cost: $135 per session
Register now! Classes are filled on a first-come, first
served basis. Registration Deadline: First session – April 23rd,
Second Session – May 14th. Registration packets are available
in the Guidance Office.
For more information, call (480) 752-3568 or visit the
District website at www.tuhsd.k12.az.us.
Mountain Pointe’s
Administrative Team
Principal............................................................................. Bruce Kipper
Assistant Principal, Student Services.............................. Mary Keller
Student Discipline...................... All Seniors & Juniors Gon-Ng
Assistant Principal, Activities................................... Patricia Goolsby
Student Discipline .................... All Sophomores & Juniors L–Z
Assistant Principal, Athletics................................................ Ian Moses
Student Discipline ...................All Freshmen & Juniors A–Gom
Attendance/At-Risk Coordinator................................Brian Fleming
Mountain Pointe
Summer Office Hours
Monday ~ Friday • 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
All TUHSD campuses will be
CLOSED July 12th - July 23rd.
MtP will reopen on Monday, July 26th.
See next column for
“Book & Schedule
Distribution”
dates and times.
Parent Info
The Guidance Office will be closed
May 22nd through August 7th
for summer vacation.
Have a grrrrrreat summer!
From the
Bookstore
Do you use a locker?
Students ~ remember to clear out your locker during finals
week. Everything must go!
Seniors...
All bookstore transactions made by seniors after April 30th
must be paid in cash only.
Lost & Found
Check out the Lost & Found located in the bookstore.
Items not claimed by the last day of school will be donated
to charity.
Back-to-School Bookstore Days!
Book and preliminary schedule distribution dates have
been set for the 2010-2011 school year. Please mark your
calendars and plan your vacations accordingly.
Students will be serviced from 7:30 a.m. until noon alphabetically by last name as follows:
A – B....................................... Tuesday, July 27
C – D .................................... Wednesday, July 28
E – He..................................... Thursday, July 29
Hi – L...................................... Friday, July 30
M – Pa..................................... Monday, August 2
Pe – Sn.................................... Tuesday, August 3
So – Z..................................... Wednesday, August 4
More information about book and schedule distribution will
be published in the Pointes of Pride summer newsletter.
Pointes of Pride • Page 4
“Keys to Success” Workshops
Incoming Freshman Parents Invited to
MPHS “Keys to Success” Workshops
Mountain Pointe is seeking to address the successful transition of
8th graders to the freshman year of high school. Research tells us
that this is a documented “pivotal time” for students. It is during
their freshman year that:
Mountain Pointe High School
Boot Camp
for Freshmen
4 the highest dropout rates are recorded.
4 Students are asked to make academic choices that launch them
on a four year plan to college, some other form of post- secondary
education or successful entrance into the workforce or military.
4 Students make important lifestyle choices that can lead them
toward self sufficiency.
4 Students are starting to make important transitions: middle school
to high school; adolescence to young adulthood; dependency to self
sufficiency.
In order to help every student reach their potential in this crucial
freshman year, Mountain Pointe has created a parent handbook,
PowerPoint presentation and communication workshops for
the parents of our incoming 8th graders. Principal Bruce Kipper
worked with outstanding faculty leaders to create this innovative
program that started in 2007. Over 500 parents attended last year
and learned about the “keys to success” at Mountain Pointe. The
PowerPoint contains slides from our Guidance department, Gifted
Program and keys to success in our core subject areas.
Each workshop is led by Assistant Principal, Mary Keller with a
panel made of administrators, teachers and counselors who answer
questions from the 8th grade parents. There are four remaining
workshops scheduled for incoming freshman parents.
Upcoming dates:
Tuesday, May 11th................. 6:00 pm
Thursday, May 20th.............. 7:00 pm
Wednesday, June 9th............ 6:00 pm
All workshops will be held in the Mountain
Keys to
Pointe Auditorium. For more information
Success
and to reserve a spot call (480) 759-6119
or visit http://www.tuhsd.k12.az.us/Surveys/MTP8thgrd.htm.
Volunteer Appreciation Tea
Thursday, May 13th
10:00 - 10:45 am
Mountain Pointe Cafeteria
Please join us as we say
thank you to all our volunteers.
Parent Info
Save the Dates!
Thursday, August 5th & Friday, August 6th
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
All incoming freshmen students are required
to attend both days of summer boot camp.
• Please mark your calendars for these dates.
• More information and registration details
forthcoming in April.
If you have any questions, email Mary Keller at
mkeller@tuhsd.k12.az.us or call (480) 759-6119.
Site Council –
The Collective Voices of MPHS
As we wrap up the 2009-2010 school year there are many groups
on campus to send our sincere “thank yous” to. At the top of the
list comes the Site Council who gives administration, staff, parents
and students the opportunity to help make important decisions
that affect our school.
We wish to thank the 2009-2010 Site Council for helping us weather
a very challenging and highly productive year. Thanks to:
Parents:
Wanda Kolomyjec
Bobbie Pattengale
Nancy Witherill
Chuck Wold
Students:
Sam Haghgoo
Paul Wold
Faculty:
Gwyn Schneck
Shawna Demers
Marilee Edel
Sonia Flores
Wendi Lowthorp
Community Member:
Jeri Goldstein
Site Council seeks new members each year in the fall. Site Council
meets every month with Mr. Kipper and consists of staff members,
parents, students, and community members. Contact Marilee Edel
at medel@tuhsd.k12.az.us if you would like more information.
Pointes of Pride • Page 5
Pride News:
School / Parent Communication
New Programs Make Their Mark
At Mountain Pointe
Are you receiving the Pride News updates? One of the
communication tools that Mountain Pointe offers its families is
our Pride News Parent E-mail List. This database allows us
to keep our students’ families informed and up-to-date concerning current issues and important events at Mountain Pointe High
School and in the Tempe Union High School District.
Several new programs have made their mark this year at Mountain
Pointe to increase student academic success and help those students
who need extra opportunities to focus on their school work. The
programs are being piloted this year in an effort to further support
student success.
Privacy of your e-mail is always a concern. This database will not
be shared with anyone outside of the Mountain Pointe administration. You may choose to be removed at any time by sending us an
unsubscribe e-mail.
In addition to our comprehensive TOTEM tutoring program, teachers have joined the TOTEM program after school for all levels of
support. Peer tutors are still available everyday before school
and after school Monday through Thursday. Teacher tutoring is
available Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday in Math, Science, Foreign
Languages, English and Social Studies.
If you would like to receive Pride News updates, please send an
e-mail with your student’s name to pridenews@tuhsd.k12.az.us,
or complete the form below and ask your student to return to
the Principal’s office.
Thank you for helping us to improve parent-school communication
at Mountain Pointe High School. If you have any questions, email
pridenews@tuhsd.k12.az.us or call the Pride News message line
at (480)759-8449 ext.53143. Parents may unsubscripe at any time
by simply sending an email or leaving a message.
Mountain Pointe High School
PRIDE NEWS Information Form
Student Name______________________________________
ID#_________________ OR Graduation Year ___________
Mother/Guardian:
Address__________________________________________
City_ ___________________________Zip______________
Home #_ ________________________________________
E-mail___________________________________________
Teacher Tutoring
Late Maricopa Bus
The late bus to Maricopa has been highly successful this semester
giving students the opportunity to stay for tutoring and to participate
in extracurricular activities. Students pick up their late bus pass in
Activities on Tuesdays & Thursdays. The late bus leaves Mountain
Pointe at 4:10 p.m.
Academic Interventions
Teachers and administrators are in contact with identified students
about their unsatisfactory progress in their classes. Students are
guided to tutoring, study skills or required 3-7 school to work on
bringing up their grades. Parents are contacted, to work as a team
with the student, teachers and the administrator, to ensure success
for the student. Parents are encouraged to monitor grades online,
check progress reports, and stay in contact with the teacher.
Students are encouraged to complete weekly progress reports,
after school tutoring and any extra credit opportunities.
3-7 School
3-7 school is up and running for students who are assigned by an
administrator. Homework is collected in Guidance and by consulting the course web pages. Students have access to computers and
are assisted by the evening instructor.
Parents can get further information about any of the new programs
by speaking with their child’s guidance counselor, assigned administrator, or the At Risk Coordinator.
Success is Not an Option!!
Father/Guardian:
Address__________________________________________
City_ ___________________________Zip______________
Home #_ ________________________________________
E-mail___________________________________________
Please return to the Principal’s Office.
Parent Info
Pointes of Pride • Page 6
Senior Walk – A MPHS Tradition
MPHS
2010-2011
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School Calendar
Semester 1_______________________
August 9.......................First Day of School
August 23....................Open House
September 6.................Holiday ~ Labor Day
October 8.....................End of 1st Quarter
October 11-15............Holiday ~ Fall Break
(Office remains open)
October 18...................Beginning of 2nd Quarter
November 11...............Holiday ~ Veterans’ Day
November 25-26........Holiday ~ Thanksgiving
December 15-16.........Semester 1 Exams
December 17...............Holiday (Office remains open)
December 20-31.........Holiday ~ Winter Break
Semester 2_______________________
January 3.....................Beginning of Second Semester
January 17...................Holiday ~ MLK Day
February 21.................Holiday ~ Presidents’ Day
March 11.....................End of 3rd Quarter
March 14-18...............Holiday ~ Spring Break
March 21.....................Beginning of 4th Quarter
April 22........................Holiday
May 19-20..................Semester 2 Exams (grade 12)
May 22.........................Baccalaureate
May 24-25..................Semester 2 Exams (grades 9-11)
May 26.........................Graduation ~ Staff only workday
It takes a 4-year commitment!
All freshmen, sophomores and juniors are reminded to keep your
focus on the criteria for Senior Walk. Senior Walk is a tradition unique to MPHS that was designed to salute all Pride seniors
who have made outstanding contributions to our Mountain Pointe
community. Those selected are honored during Homecoming
Week, their names will appear in a special program and on the
Senior Walk banner that is flown in the G-Wing. Honorees will
participate in the Homecoming assembly and in the Homecoming
football half-time show.
Senior Walk candidates must:
• have a 3.25 cumulative GPA (Academic Scholarship)
• have NO history of chronic discipline or attendance
problems. (This means candidates can have no serious offenses like academic dishonesty or fighting or multiple small
offenses like dress codes or sweeps. Good Citizenship is the
key here.)
• have participated in a variety of school clubs, activities,
organizations or athletics at MPHS. (This means at least
2 per year. School Involvement is the key here.)
• have participated in various documented community
service each of the past three school years. (This means
at least 30 hours of documented community service for your
freshman year, 30 hours documented for your sophomore
year and 30 more documented hours for your junior year.)
Remember, community service is giving of yourself to help others
without benefit, reward, or intent of recognition. You do not volunteer to gain something, but because it is the “right” thing to do.
You are helping the community and trying to make our community
a better place in which to live. Your project must be productive
and benefit people who are in need of help. Community service
examples include volunteering at the Red Cross or the Library,
helping the Scouts, babysitting for a family in need with no pay, or
working with a club like Best Buddies, Student Council, Key Club
or the Environmental Club where community service opportunities
are offered on a regular basis.
For the Class of 2011 Senior Walk applications will be available
Monday, May 17, 2010 to start filling out for the fall. Homecoming is
early next year and the applications are due August 26, 2010.
Senior Walk takes a four year commitment – so make sure you
keep your grades up, demonstrate good citizenship, get involved
and GIVE to our community.
Senior Walk
Class of 2010
May 27.........................Staff only workday
Check the summer newsletter for a complete calendar
of important dates for 2010-2011.
Parent Info
Pointes of Pride • Page 7
Many Hands Make Light Work
Everyday at Mountain Pointe there are teachers to assist, copying to do, parents to call, student activity forms to process, coaches to help,
and filing galore. Some volunteers work in the office and some work for specific departments or teachers. No matter where they help
out, our volunteers help Mountain Pointe meet the needs of our students and staff. All parent and community volunteers are invited to the
Volunteer Appreciation Reception hosted by the Administration on Thursday, May 13th at 10:00 a.m. in the Faculty Café.
Thank you for “lending us a hand”:
$2.25 Cleaners
Dr. Kenneth Danyluk (Phoenix)
Paragon Hotel Corporation
Adventure Boot Camp/Dawn Franklin
El Pollo Loco (Chandler)
Penguin Pools
Ahwatukee Community Center
Elephant Bar Restaurant (Chandler)
Phillips & Associates
Ahwatukee Country Club
Ergon Asphalt
Rambro Steel
Angel Touch Nails
Expressions of Thanks
Rebecca Alexander
Arizona Bonding Agency
Eye Priority
Rock Bottom Brewery (Ahwatukee)
Arizona Bonding Company
Florencia Pizza
Rubio’s of Ahwatukee
Arizona Cardinals
Foothills Car Wash
Ruffino’s Italian Cuisine
Steve McGrady/Life Lock
Foothills Golf Club
Rumbi’s Island Grill
Whirlwind Golf Resort @ Wildhorse Pass
Foothills Sports Medicine
San Marcos Golf Resort
Dr. Howard Snider, DDS
Gold Canyon Candles
Sawyer Cattle Company
Pro Edge Performance Training
Golf Teck
Scott, Tellier & Co. Inc.
Arizona Center for Pain Relief
Hong Kong Buffet (Ahwatukee)
South Mountain Cycles
Arizona Diamondbacks
Hooters (Ahwatukee)
Southern Living/Laurie DeMarr
Arriba (Ahwatukee)
Jamba Juice (Ahwatukee)
Spooner Physical Therapy
ASU Bookstore
Jaraco Jewelers
Starbucks
Avon/Amy Falk
Jamba Juice
Subway (Ahwatukee)
Baja Fresh of Ahwatukee
Jason’s Deli
Sun State Builders
Barnes & Noble
Jersey Mike’s (Ahwatukee)
Sundance Delivery Company
Beauty Brands
Jimmy & Joe’s Pizzaria
Sweet Tomatoes (Ahwatukee)
Bleachers
Joe Pearson DDS
TGI Friday’s Front Row Sports Grill
Bodynew Medspa
Johnny Buck/Service Master Cleaning
The Cavanagh Law Firm
Boston Market
Keegan’sGrill
The Pool Shop
Café Boa
Lifetime Eye Care
Tony & Diana Mancuso
Cake Café
Lifetime Eye Care
Total Wine
Calex Home
Lovitt/Touche
Trader Joe’s
CK’s Tavern
Macaroni Grill
Tropical Smoothies
Carl’s Jr.
Macayo’s Restaurant (Ahwatukee)
Union Distributing
Classic Car Spa
MACS
Valley Pain Specialist
Cloud 9 Beauty Source
Magique
Vincent’s Famous Pizza
Club West Golf Club
Magnus Title
VIP Mortgage, Inc
Coca-Cola (Tempe
Master Creations
Wallick & Volk Mortgage Bankers
Cork Restaurant
Merchant’s Bonding Company
Water & Ice (Ahwatukee)
Costco (Chandler)
Mimi’s Café (Ahwatukee)
Z Tejas (Chandler)
Costco (Tempe)
Minard-Ames Insurance Services, LLC
Cracker Barrel (Ahwatukee)
My Wine Celler
Craft Brewers Alliance
Native New Yorker
Creative Leather
Next Salon
Curbside Cyclery
Nu Skin
Dairy Queen (Ahwatukee)
On the Border Mexican Grill
Derma Health
Original Burrito Company
Parent Info
Thank You!
Pointes of Pride • Page 8
Mountain Pointe Honor Roll
1st Semester
Students placed on the Mountain Pointe Honor Roll have received all A’s and B’s for Fall 2009.
FRESHMEN
James Adams
Zachary Adcox
Yousef Ahmad
Aspen Allred
Sydnee Andress
Paras Angell
Connor Arendts
Kylie Armstrong
Spencer Askenasy
Shaun Baker
Mark Barnes
David Battock
Krysha Becker
Morgan Beckett
Dixon Begay
Sarah Behm
Brantley Bell
Brian Bettner
Bryan Bigham
Lauren Black
Aaron Blank
Graham Bosch
Jason Boudreau
Asashia Brunner
Caleb Buck
Brooke Burchfield
Kiera Campbell
Matthew Campion
Jessica Castelan
Frank Castro
Miranda Chester
Rachel Chiglo
Abigail Christenson
Nate Christianson
Misa Clark
Tala Clark
Jaime Coker
Tanner Colson
Shannon Conte
Andrew Corbett
Zachary Cordova
James Corwin
Taylor Dahl
Emily Dean
Hannah Demarr
Honor Roll
Tori Denherder
Natalie Despain
Terryn Divelbliss
Kyle Dominy
Eric Dykstra
Samuel Ebright
Dejhon Edwards
James Egan
Spencer Elliott
Marlo Enrico
Jessica Erickson
Joseph Fitch
Jamie Fong
Ashley Franchetto
Andrew Fritz
Courtney Fulton
Genesis Garibaldi
Tyler Garrett
Blake Gaughan
Jacqueline Gervais
Ana Geyer
Tanecia Gilliard
Kevina Godfrey
Jacob Gonzales
Andy Grady
Anthony Griego
Zaena Guest
Michael Hadder
Katherine Hartland
Caitlon Hartzell
Geneva Heinkel
Victoria Heppler
Martin Herrera
Sean Higinbotham
Carter Hill
Chandler Hillman
Maya Hinojos
Ciera Holle
Gunnar Holmen
Iman Holmes
Kayleigh Hooten
Casey Hunt
Veda Inamdar
Codi Jacobsen
David Jakpor
Neema Jamali
Clara Jenck
Justin Jezewski
Kathryn Johnson
Rachel Johnson
Kyndall Johnston
Christopher Jordan
Kathleen Kadisak
Mikayla Kaminski
Naomi Kartz
Cobi Keller
Unnum Khan
Paige Knuth
Kalai Kollus
Mackenzie Kult
Kelsey Landstrom
Kaitlyn Lank
Logan Lederhos
John Leinenveber
Dannialle Leroy
Kevin Leung
Eric Liu
Kelley Locke
Ariana Luna
Kevin Luna
Michelle Luna
Viridiana Luna
Alexis Lupercio
John Lynch
John Maerling
Mathew Magro
Zakaria Mahmoud
Mae Maiefski
Alexis Martinez
Carolina Martinez
Jordan Martinez
Sabrina Martinez
Jonah Matanky
Amy Mcbride
Lauren Mcdonald
Kate Mcfarlane
Kayla Meester
Ryan Miller
Patricia Montanez
Samantha Muller
Charlotte Musgrove
Courtney Myers
Michael Nachman
Christopher Neal
Jaclyn Neuheisel
Xuan My Trang Nguyen
Princess Njemanze
Kyla Noble
Devin Northern
Lauren Norton
Shunsuke Okabe
Marina Payan
Marissa Perrone
Tony Pham
Allicyn Phillips
Sara Phister
Cassie Pitcher
Anton Polacek
William Pope
Jamie Pourturk
Julia Preston
Kalie Reinking
David Rivera
Harleen Rooprai
Tanner Ryan
Miguel Sanchez
Nicholas Sander
Emily Sapp
Mallory Schaefer
Ireen Schloissnik
Andrea Schmied
April Shaver
Riley Shelton
Isabela Silva
Kory Skelton
Megan Smith
Rachel Snider
Skyler Sonnier
Marko Sosnicki
Samara Spenik
Candise Standley
Julianne Stanford
Katrey Stevenson
Kaitlyn Stiles
Leiah Sulsberger
Courtney Szymczak
Melissa Taeger
Francis Taguinod
Lawrence Taylor
Gabriela Tejada
Jasmine Teng
Tatum Thelander
Jenalee Thompson
Zachary Tomczyk
Tanguy Toulouse
Caitlyn Tripp
Kristina Trujillo
Victoria Valle
Nancy Van
Jacob Vance
Richelle Venezia
Jennifer Vezilj
Cassandra Vogel
Kennan Walton
Logan Weitzel
Constance Welsh
Renee Wesolowski
Adrienne Westenberger
Andrew Whiteside
Thaddeus Wiktor
John Winchester
Nike Younkins
Ariel Zilkha
Makenna Zuest
SOPHPMORES
Roya Abbaszadegan
Caleb Abbott
Katrianna Aguirre
Darrin Anderson
Joshua Anolick
Saba Asfaw
Stephanie Avila
Allison Baker
David Beckett
Ariana Berisha
Timothy Binford
Ernesto Borunda
Molly Brantingham
Tareia Brown
Desire Buder
Elisa Calabrese
Joseph Calhoun
David Cannon
Pointes of Pride • Page 9
Mountain Pointe Honor Roll, cont’d.
Alec Cantu
Alexa Carrasco
Analeesa Carrasco
Kenze Caulfield
Thomas Chamberlin
Elena Chavez
Yasmin Chavez
Janae Chokey
Nicole Chu
Alicia Clark
Chloe Cocchi
Alyson Coker
Andrea Conti
Joseph Curletta
Carly Davies
Lahela Decaires
Madeleine Decker
John Delgado-Mccollum
Alex Delgiorno
Kyle Detwiler
Keionna Dickson
Rachel Dominy
Raphael Dsa
Jared Eades
Audrey Elms
Heba Elsaad
Layla El-Sharkawy
Azeem Eskandari
Ian Estrada
Jessie Evers
Joshua Farmer
Nikki Faucett
Samuel Ferguson
Dominique Fernandez
Victoria Flys
Kristen Folsom
Madison Frederick
Lawrence Frost
Connor Garretson
Cameron Gaskin
Yalda Ghods
Jalil Ghorbani
Melissa Gibson
Jacob Gonzales
Victoria Gonzalez
Trey Goodman
Paige Green
Zac Haffey
Christopher Handgis
Brett Harris
Honor Roll
Yantze Munive
Austin Nawrocki
Anthony Newberry
Daniel Nyx
Lindsey Obrien
Satoe Ogawa
Alyssa Ortiz
Julie Osorio
Anisa Padilla
Tyler Paige
Michelle Palmer
Sydney Park
Zackary Pepe
Shannon Phelps
Marcella Potter
Margaret Potts
Joshua Renolds
Monique Kelson-Washington Zachary Renz
Champagne Kennedy
Amber Rice
Andrew Kertis
Bailee Richards
Kamiya Khurana
Karen Sanchez Molina
Faith Kidder
Kiera Santacasa Tatum
Shyanne King
Clint Sciacca
Samuel Kingery
Filemon-Mateo Scooler
Jordyn Kirby
Mackenzie Scott
Mikayla Kirby
Lauren Sego
Zachary Kofron
Jeremy Serrano
Matthew Krell
Hannah Shappell
Matthew Krewson
Craig Sheldon
Jordan Leal
Doris Singer
Carly Lenhardt
Alexander Smith
Allison Levesque
Christopher Smith
Rachel Lima
Laurel Smith
Cody Lindsay
Alexandra Soerensen
Paul Liska
Taylor Soggie
Ciara Souza
Paige Leigh Lochert
Jonathon Spiller
Bradley Longmire
Darian Spivey
Kyle Luis
Chelsea Stedry
Kaitlin Maiefski
Jeffrey Teiman
Joshua Manelis
Michael Terranova
Connor Manion
Taylor Trujillo
Alexandrea Martinez
Stephanie Tuttle
Devin Martinez
Bridget Twedt
Lance Martinez
Nicole Van Alstine
Conor Mcdermott
David Van
Madison Mckenzie
Taylor Veldhuizen
Nathaniel Miles
Tonatiuh Villanueva
Stephanie Moore
Tiffani Viterbo
Angela Morales
Vivian Vuong
Taylor Morris
Carissa Hawk
Gerald Haywood
Derek Highland
Azurell Hinds
Taylor Horvath
Mikayla Huber
Shea Hunter
Akane Ito
Samuel Jacob
Sydnie James
Hannah Jennewein
Carl Job
Breanna Johnson
Cecily Johnson
Dillan Johnson
Nicholas Johnson
Geena Jones
Michael Wagner
Andrew Waldo
Aaryn Weich
Dylan Welker
Elijane Williams
Page Williams
Kerry Willis
Jasmyn Wimbish
Lauren Witherill
Matthew Wong
Hunter Woods
Conor Wroble
Terry Yates
Matthew Younan
Justin Young
JUNIors
Cecily Abbadessa
Jordyn Abrego
Dylan Adam
Gemma Adams
Lindsay Adelmeyer
Jared Ahern
Mike Altenhofen
Sarah Amaro
Michael Anderson
Sarah Anderson
James Appleby
Jamie Armijo
Emily Ave
Tori Bahe
Shannon Beckett
Sarah Begoun
Linnea Bennett
Garrett Benson
Alicia Bernal
Kayla Bernays
Leighton Blankenburg
Sirisha Bonda
Zachary Bradley
Christian Brown
Lauren Brown
Elizabeth Brown-Behrends
Cassidy Bunger
Mariana Carper
Justin Carver
Shan-Tzu Chang
Kaitlyn Clark
Alyson Clinger
Tyler Cochran
Danielle Colucci
Aaron Covey
Katie Cramer
Kevin Cron
Casey Croughan
Tyler Daulton
Madison Dawn
Jennifer Deutscher
Camile Diab
Jeff Ding
Arielle Dominguez
Victoria Donlon
Connor Donnelly
Kari Fjeld
Samuel Foote
Jacqueline Frazier
Jorge Garcia-Rivera
Steven Gibson
Jaimie Gonzalez
Kate Graf
Alexandra Grafstrom
Kira Green
Jonathan Habern
David Hager
Nina Heosontaty
Danielle Hernandez
Tara Hertzberg
Iliana Hoedel
Garrett Holle
Traeana Hopkins
Rachel Howard
Bryce Humbert
Joseph Jaeger
Brittany Jeska
Ashley Johnson
Lauren Joiner
Thomas Kaminski
Isaac Kartz
Nathan Keso
Karen Kierstead
Jordan Kipper
Tatianna Kirkpatrick
Shantel Kirnberger
Kimberly Kopplin
Matthew Kovarik
Michael Ku
Kelsey Lahavich
Emily Larsen
Celena Leland
Pointes of Pride • Page 10
Mountain Pointe Honor Roll, cont’d.
Joshua Leroy
Mason Low
Ileana Lupercio
Karyn Lupoe
Owen Ma
Calvin Martin
Cailen Mccloskey
Michael Mccloskey
Tyler Meester
Melissa Mercier
Benjamin Meyer
David Miller
Miranda Mitsis
Jenae Muhammad
Michelle Muhs
Alexandra Nachman
Sasha Neely
Hannah Nelson
Chelsea Neuheisel
Jack Nielsen
Adrianna Nimer
Nicholas Olguin
Adam Oneil
Erika Papadeas
Krista Pederson
Maria Pelaez
Morgan Phister
Dylan Pituch
Joel Plote
John Pope
Juyan Pourturk
Adrianna Preston
Andrew Rivera
Jazmine Roberson
Kailey Roberts
Catherine Rohrmann
Jose Romero
Joseph Sander
Hope Sechrest
Trevor Sexton
Riha Shah
Amanda Sharr
Dominique Sill
Kevin Sparks
Justin Suryanata
Joshua Sykes
Kaela Taylor
Matthew Thompson
Peter Touresian
Jordyn Trappe
Honor Roll
Quinn Tucker
Meghan Twedt
Mackenzie Van Tress
Adriana Villa
Hugo Vizcarra
Kayla Waldridge
Nicholas Walker
Thomas Webb-Sandoval
Kayton Wilson
Lindsey Wilson
Brittany Wilt
Alexander Winchester
Maria Wolsiffer
Ryan Wooldridge
Breannah Worthy
Samantha Wright
Martin Zavala
Betelihem Zergaw
SENIORS
Egbet Abraha
Ryan Adamos
Dominick Airdo
Joshua Alexander
Stirling Anderson
Kyle Avery
Brian Baker
Logan Baker
Morgan Baldry
Amanda Bennett
Matthew Berk
Mackenzie Beynon
Jenna Bigham
Matthew Bishop
Ashley Bohman
John Bravo
Chelsea Burklow
Ryan Burm
Gina Buschatzke
Shelby Butler
Arielle Cano
Bryana Chesley
David Choi
Kaitlin Conely
Daniel Coronado
Lyda Cortes
Sara Cramer
Alexander Curry
Connor Delaney
Benjamin Demarr
Jennifer Diaz
Samantha Diaz
Rochelle Divito
Jimmy Doan
David Dreas
Derek Dulin
Cortney Dupuis
Dean Eksteen
Camille Ellsworth
Huda Elsaad
Anthony Enrico-Navin
Nicole Erwin
Kelly Fellows
Scott Felton
Hannah Fosse
Andrew Funk
Jessica Garcia
Alissa Garlieb
Brooke Garlieb
Justin Gonzalez
Raven Green
Stephanie Groen
Gabriela Gusse
Jorge Gutierrez
Joseph Gutierrez
Joshua Hagert
Philip Hammer
Brandon Hansen
Eric Hansen
Daniesha Harris
Eileen Hawkins
Erin Heck
Nicholas Henderson
Jazmyn Henkel
Jessica Herbert
Amanda Hetrick
Nathan Hill
Stephanie Hill
Maeve Hilliard
Ryan Holly
William Hooten
Tyler Hubbard
Anthony Irigoyen
Aaliya Islam
Conrad Isley
Kellie Jacka
Turner Jacobsen
Thibault Jenck
Andrew Johnson
Brandon Kaehr
Chelsea Karbon
Andrew Kearns
Sean Kennedy
Ryan Koski
Theodore Kossick
Lauren Lang
Erika Lange
Bianca Latin
Cassandra Laughrey
Dewayne Lawrence
Joey Leal
Jazmyn Ledford
Jake Logan
Amanda Long
Amber Long
Erin Mason
Densy Mathis
Cody Matthieu
Megan Mayer
Laura Mccollum
Meghan Mcdermott
Cameron Mcdonald
Vidhi Mehta
Elaine Mills
Alicia Mitchell
Isabel Montoya
Matthew Moore
Jonathan Mora
Carolina Moreno
Christina Morris
Brandon Mutchek
Omeed Navabi
Thomas Nordstog
Gregory Olin
Fernando Pallares
Jonathan Pasteur
Sarah Pattengale
Guy Pearson
Benjamin Pennington
Aleah Pereyra
Jessica Plate
Chelsea Premeau
Jeremy Reichart
Lucia Richards
Chrystal Richardson
Brittney Robertson
Alexander Rocha
Rodney Rohrmann
Alvin Say
Deion Schmidt
Taylor Seipp
Sara Shaffer
Sarah Sharpe
Tyler Sherman
Jacob Siqueiros
Madison Skelton
Kaitlyn Skulkan
Renee Small
Cayla Smith
Courtney Smith
Richard Snelling
Lok So
Keaton Sorey
Andrew Sosnicki
Adil Soubki
Charli Spilecki
Ryan Springs
Erik St. Germain
Marissa Stendel
Kristin Stephan
Juleigh Stephens
Makayla Stepnowski
Danielle Stewart
James Stueben
Leah Stumpf
Emily Sykes
Jessica Teiman
Marisa Thompson
Forrest Townsend
Kiersten Turnock
Rohan Vaidya
Ryan Van Hook
Samantha Wagner
Kyle Walker
Antonia Walton
Kera Wenaas
Morgan Widder
Chelsea Wine
Katie Wingate
Miriam Yacoub
Justin Yokoi
Kelsie Young
Joseph Zaghloul
Alexander Zuran
Pointes of Pride • Page 11
Principal’s Honor Roll
1st Semester
Students placed on the Principal’s Honor Roll have received all A’s for Fall 2009.
Freshmen
Alejandra Apodaca
Cole Barber
Hannah Benjamin
Beth Clayton
Alexandra Coote
Nicholas Coronado
Vincent Cota
Avi Dasgupta
Leonardo Diaz
Morgan Dick
Cynthia Dominguez
Jessie Givens
Heather Gorham
Madison Grayson
Robert Hakimi
Kelsie Hale
Cera Hassinan
Cheyenne Howard
Logan Huber
Lucas Hunter
Brandon Johnson
Jaimon Joseph
Mahlia Kendrick
Teagan Keyser
Allison Knuth
Alec Kreitler
Peyton Lane
Dakota Laravia
Timothy Leach
Noelle Lenoir
Benjamin Lenschow
Elizabeth Link
Jenna Mallon
Brianna Manheim
Emily Marcelja
Jeffrey Martin
Kimberly Montes
Patrick Murphy
Alexander Nguyen
Wilfred Njemanze
Shane Ocallaghan
Erika Ogawa
Yumi Okabe
Shinji Otsuru
Cassie Plote
Honor Roll
Dakota Rittenhouse
Hope Roberts
Jack Ryan
Viannie Sarik
Katie Sawyer
Megan Schlinker
Sophia Seckel
Kamaree Serio
Austyn Skulkan
Swaroon Sridhar
Andrew Van Vianen
Jaimeson Veldhuizen
Katelin Warren
Michael Weaver
Jessica Zhu
Sophomores
Kalina Alexieva
Lauren Bacon
Nicole Beiley
Thomas Bello
Grady Bensted
Emily Marie Berk
Carlin Biederbeck
Rebecca Braunstein
Kristen Brown
Sam Brumand
Timothy Chan
Mckenzie Dankert
Alexandra Dayes
Lauren Deandrea
Brandelyn Doering
Jenna Dougherty
Ryan Frantz
Leslie Galvez
Garrett Gaughan
Mikael Gibbens
Ciara Gonzales
Hadley Griggs
Amanda Gunderson
Max Harden
Alex Hauptli
Ryan Hofmann
Mikayle Holm
Mckinley Hunter
Dillon Janger
Paige Johnson
Katrina Kaehr
Ajay Karpur
Megan Kilgore
Scott Kingery
Melissa Kodman
Lorene Lowe
Sara Mantlik
Elan Markov
Tatyana Minafee
Baylee Murphy
Danielle Olson
Megan Ruzicka
Sean Sannier
Shannon Scirghio
Cindy Shi
Vivian So
Seong Song
Samantha Springs
Mariha Syed
Kelsey Van Hook
Priyanka Vij
Brenna Wagner
Nyla Wambold
David Weaver
Chase Winstead
Alyssa Yokoi
Yucheng Zhang
Juniors
Anngela Adams
Emanuel Aguirre
Nayeli Apablasa
Janelle Banda
Matthew Calhoun
Aleksandra Cataruzolo
Kevin Chai
Ashley Cleveland
Jeremy Cobbs-Hart
Caitlin Corbett
Lauren Crider
Alberte Dayes
Collay Dennis
Cecilia Feeley
Coren Ferguson
Alyssa Ferrin
Lorena Flores
Fredrick Frost
Danielle Green
Marianna Habern
Christopher Hawkins
Andrea Head
Ellen Hill
Chelsea Howard
Daniel Howe
Kirstie James
Victoria Janacek
Alex Jang
Kevin Kadisak
Mark Karlsrud
Erin Ketterman
Danny Kim
Tana Klinger
Emily Laciak
Ryan Leach
Emily Leung
Kevin Lima
Jessica Lujan
Kaelyn Mahar
Grant Marshall
Mikaela Novitsky
Diana Rayes
Saxon Richardson
Amy Royal
Billie Sage
Jane Salerno
Vivian Sarik
Lindsey Schader
Jacob Sciacca
Rhea Shah
Ellie St. Aubin
Gregory Stanford
Ann Thorpe
SeniorS
Jessie Ai
Renee Bensted
Austin Blom
Dennis Castellanos
Richard Chamberlin
Chloe Cole
Teresa Dickson
Kenneth Do
Ashley Eastman
Molly Evans
Leesa Figgins
Kayla Gebhardt
Brett Gobel
Desiree Gorham
Jesse Gutierrez
Sam Haghgoo
Morgan Harris
Larissa Haugan
Dalton Heppler
Desiree Holm
Kendra Hopkins
Alex Hwang
Avery Konieczny
Caitlin Lentz
Shelby Liggett
Zoe Manos
Mary Marcoux
Trevor Martin
Sean McBride
Katherine McCann
Taylor Mcginnis
David Meade
Angela Nawrocki
Kate Nemecek
Andrew Nguyen
Holly Phillips
Natalia Raymond
Javiera Rioseco
Joseph Rocha
Calvin Rogers
Molly Sanford
Nicole Schulke
James Shook
Hunter Smith
Michelle Sullivan
Eric Tuttle
Anne Uriell
Andrea Velez
Myra Verdugo
Alexandria Wald
Alyssa Waters
Brittany Welsh
Pointes of Pride • Page 12
From the Activities Office
• Patricia Goolsby •
Last chance to see students, especially our seniors,
perform and/or be honored this year in MPHS productions and events. Maka a “pointe” to attend!
Upcoming Events
Choir, POPS
4th Women’s Mentorship Day
Provides Inspiration For Students
With their slogan, “We have the power to change the world,”
Mountain Pointe’s Women Mentors Day Club planned an amazing
day for over 125 young women. The day started with breakfast
provided by the Language Honor Society and gift bags in the auditorium lobby and continued with up close and inspiring visits with
our Mentors.Twelve highly successful women shared their stories
of hard work and success in the fields of law, education, publication,
business, medicine, environment and the arts. This year’s mentor
panel included:
7:00 pm • Auditorium............................................ May 6
3:30 pm & 7:00 pm • Auditorium........................ May 7
Sheila Lopez-Aguirre.........................Engineering
Art Show
8:00 - 2:43 pm • G-wing Lobby......................... May 13
Annette Bau........................................Entrepreneur
Volunteer Appreciation Tea
10:00-10:45 am • Faculty Cafeteria................ May 13
Tamara Aragon...................................Cosmetology
Nori Cannell.......................................Education
Stephanie Fierro.................................Attorney
Stephanie Green................................Culinary Arts
Julie Heinzelman.................................Criminal Justice
Symphonic Band & Jazz Concert
7:00 pm • Auditorium.......................................... May 18
Angela Johnson...................................Fashion Design
Pride Board Meeting - Final Meeting/Elections
6:00 pm • G103..................................................... May 19
Beverly Kerr........................................Dance/Arts
Baccalaureate
7:00 pm • Auditorium..........................................May 23
Pointes of Pride Newsletter Deadline................. June 1
Marching Band Season Opener/Social
5:00 pm • Karl Kiefer Stadium .....................August 7
Lindsay Kalish.....................................Psychologist
Jean McLain.........................................Science
Stacy Pearson.....................................Public Relations/Journalism
Special thanks to our MP staff who move mountains to make this
day happen including security, maintenance, Danny Martinez and the
cafeteria staff, and staffs of the library, guidance and business.
Kudos to Mary Keller, who had the vision of this day four years ago,
and to Michele George who took over the program this year.
Student Handbook/Planner Distribution......August 13
Open House
6:30 - 8:30 pm • Gymnasium........................ August 23
Mr. Pride 2010
Welcome Back Assembly.................................. August 27
Sadie Hawkins Dance
After the Game •Gymnasium....................... August 27
Volunteer Round-up
9:00 am • PE Lecture Hall.............................August 31
Activities calendars may be viewed at
www.mphspride.com.
Activities
Michael Ramirez (1st on the left) was crowned at the 3rd Annual
man pageant organized by the Junior Class. The competition raises
funds for the EastValley Child Crisis Center and the Junior-Senior
Prom. Special thanks to all the contestants who gave of their
time, talents and sense of humor for a great cause.
Pointes of Pride • Page 13
Four Year Academic Letter Awards
MP Once Again Earns National
Yearbook Design Recognition
The following students have lettered all four years
at Mountain Pointe High School.
Jessie Ai
Aaliya Islam
Sarah Pattengale
Kyle Avery
Kellie Jacka
Guy Pearson
Brian Baker
Thibault Jenck
Holly Phillips
Gina Buschatzke
Chelsea Karbon
Brittney Robertson
Mountain Pointe’s yearbook, Pride’s Mark, has been recognized, once
again, for excellence and is featured in the 2010 Gotcha Covered
Look Book. The Look Book features yearbook spreads and covers
from across the country, and is a reference guide for yearbook
advisers and staffs seeking creative design and coverage ideas,
trends and inspiration.
Richard Chamberlin Avery Konieczyny
Calvin Rogers
Bryana Chesley
Theodore Kossick
Deion Schmidt
David Choi
Jazmyn Ledford
Nicole Schulke
Kaitlin Conely
Caitlin Lentz
Taylor Seipp
Daniel Coronado
Shelby Liggett
Sara Shaffer
Kenneth Do
Zoe Manos
Andrew Sosnicki
Scott Felton
Mary Marcoux
Ryan Springs
Justin Gonzalez
Megan Mayer
Juleigh Stephens
Desiree Gorham
Katherine McCann
Jessica Teiman
Sam Haghgoo
Laura McCollum
Ryan Van Hook
Brandon Hansen
Meghan McDermott
Andrea Velez
Eric Hansen
Cameron McDonald
Alexandria Wald
Erin Heck
Taylor McGinnis
Alyssa Waters
Scholar Athletes
Jazmyn Henkel
Matthew Moore
David L. Zhang
Dalton Heppler
Angela Nawrocki
Nadya Zolotova
Amand Hetrick
Kate Nemecek
Ryan Holly
Andrew Nguyen
Freshmen
Nicholas Coronado
Avi Dasgupta
Lucas Hunter
Libby Link
Congratulations!
MP Arts Educators Earn
City and State Accolades
Gary Lundgren, Jostens senior program manager/education, said,
“The yearbooks chosen for the 2010 Gotcha Covered Look Book
showcase advances in design, photography and journalistic excellence that reflect the sophistication and significance of today’s
yearbook programs.” Pride’s Mark was one of only 520 books
selected from over 3000 books submitted to a panel of judges
that included nationally recognized scholastic professionals and
award-winning yearbook advisers.
Congratulations to Patti Duncan, yearbook adviser, and her
entire yearbook staff!
Athletes Recognized
Sophomores
Mickayle Holm
Thomas Bello
Master Athlete
Juniors
Lindsey Schader
Jacob Sciacca
Seniors
Nadya Zolotova
Dalton Heppler
Female
Mary Marcoux
Males
DeAndre Currie
Shelby Goodman
Go PRide!
Congratulations to our Mountain Pointe
Dance, Music, Theater, and Visual Arts Teachers
Mountain Pointe High School has won the Mayor of Phoenix’s 4th annual Mayor’s School of Excellence Award for
Outstanding Achievement in Arts Education. The annual
award, created by the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture,
is presented to an individual school that teaches all the arts
(music, visual arts, dance and theater) as specific disciplines
in school or after school environments. The Arts program
also received a cash prize of $1,000. In addition, the Arizona
Alliance for Arts Education presented our staff with the
Arizona Creative Ticket Award for Arts Schools of
Distinction.
The Arizona Alliance for Arts Education will also submit
Mountain Pointe High School to be considered for the John F.
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts National Schools
of Distinction in Arts Education Award for 2010-2011.
Congratulations to our Fine Arts teachers for their hard
work and passion in delivering the arts to our students.
Activities
Front, l to r: Kim Bonagofski, Charity Recla, Karan Lytle, Lynn Smith, Steve Adams,
Sondra Moore-Cherinko. Back, l to r: Kim Swimmer, Matt Henry, Josh Hartgrove,
Suzanne Idler. Not pictured, Jamie Thompson,
Pointes of Pride • Page 14
Important Updates from the Health Office
Marsha Neal, RN, BBA
(480) 759-2875 • mneal@tuhsd.k12.az.us • FAX (480) 759-2875
Immunizations
Medications at School
If you are a current student at MTP, and have a shot coming due
before the end of December, 2010, you will receive a reminder letter in May. Please make sure to check and see what shot is needed
and make sure that the Nurse’s Office receives the paperwork
right away after getting the shot. You may mail it, fax it or drop
it off at the school.
Per district policy, the Nurse will be able to give a student Tylenol,
Advil, Tums, etc, if the following conditions are met:
Incoming freshmen: If you receive a letter stating that shots
are needed, PLEASE make sure you take the letter to your doctor
appointment and get the required shots before the start of the
school year.
~ Unopened, sealed, not expired, container of the appropriate
medication with the student’s name on the container. Please
make sure the medication will not expire before the end of
the school year.
If you have any questions about what shots are required by the
State of Arizona to attend school at Mountain Pointe, feel free to
call me at 480-759-6125, or e-mail at mneal@tuhsd.k12.az.us.
• We do not give over- the- counter medications before 9:00 am
or after 1:00 pm.
Care Plans
The district is now requiring standard care plans for any student
who has a health/medical issue that needs to be addressed here at
school. This includes diabetes, seizures, asthma, and cardiac issues.
Current students with known conditions will receive paperwork
during the month of April. Please complete and return the paperwork to methe Nurse’s Office before, or at the start of, the new
school year. At that time we can schedule training for myself and
any other involved staff members. Incoming freshmen should have
already received paperwork in the mail.
If there are other conditions, other than the ones mentioned here,
please contact the nurse so we can work on getting a care plan
together for your student.
Also, if your child will require taking daily medications at
school, please let the nurse know.
If your child has a condition, but will not require any involvement from the school, please make the nurse aware of that
as well.
Snacks
Please encourage your student to eat breakfast before coming to
school. Many students, on a daily basis, go to the Nurse’s Office
who just need something to eat. They claim that they don’t have
time to eat in the morning. Encourage them to get up 5 minutes
earlier so they can grab a piece of fruit, glass of milk, toast, cereal,
etc. It helps them to focus and get through the morning. It may
even improve their classroom performance!
• Parent brings two things to the nurse:
~ Medication form that has been completed and signed by a
parent or guardian with specific instructions.
• If a student requests Tylenol more than 3 times per month, we
will contact the parents or guardians.
• Daily Meds: Parents need to complete and sign a medication form
from the health office and bring in the prescribed medication
in the original container which has doctor name, prescription
number, dosage, expiration date, etc.
PE Excuses
If your student must be excused from PE (including Dance), due
to an injury, etc., the parent MUST send a note with the student
and the student must see the nurse BEFORE class. If the situation
is one in which your child will need to be excused for more than
one or two days, please send a doctor’s note as well.
Donations
The Health Office is always very appreciative, of donations. The
following items are currently in need:
• Lysol or Clorox wipes
• Latex-free bandaids
• Juice boxes or pouches
• Contact lens solution
• Saltine crackers
Thank you and please feel free to contact me with any questions
or concerns.
Also, please talk to your students to make sure they are eating
lunch every day. You can add money to their lunch account online
at the district website. You can also check to see WHAT they are
eating for lunch!
We have a free and reduced lunch program available for families
who qualify. The application is available on the district website at
www.tuhsd.k12.az.us.
Activities
Pointes of Pride • Page 15
Prom Comes Early for the Best Buddies
Mountain Pointe’s Best Buddies club sponsored “Masquerade” on March 6, 2010. This second
annual Best Buddies Prom was put together by students in the club and sponsors Jamaica
Drowne and Christine Vanderpool, in addition to several other teachers and staff members
who volunteered their time. Students arrived to the small gym dressed in formal attire for
an evening of food, dancing and fun. The DJ, decorations and food were purchased by Best
Buddies tax credit donations. Duke photography was on hand to capture the memories of
the night.
Best Buddies pairs students with intellectual disabilities in one-to-one friendships with
non-disabled peers. Best Buddies boasts more than 900 high school chapters worldwide.
Mountain Pointe’s chapter of Best Buddies was recognized this year as being an outstanding
state chapter.
King and Queen
Above:
Brett Eymann and
Leesa Figgins crowned
Prom King and Queen.
Above:
Dillon Janger and his buddies pose for
the camera.
Left:
Casey Croughan dances with her
buddies.
Best Buddies Activities
Left:
Tim Van Riper and
Janae Chokey receive
the titles of Prom
Prince and Princess.
Prince and Princess
Prom 2010
Pointes of Pride • Page 16
Student Parking Applications
Available for 2010-2011
Spring/Summer Jam
With the Lionheart Band!
Parking spaces will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Spring Concerts ~ All at 7:00 pm in the Auditorium
May 18 ~ Symphonic Band and Jazz Band
May 20-21 ~ Wind Ensemble and Orchestra
Application process through May:
1. Obtain application from Athletics Office. Both sides of
application must be completed.
Marching Band Spring Clinic
2. Attach copies of the following to the application:
Saturday, May 8th • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
•Permanent Arizona drivers license ~ photo must be clear
•Current proof of insurance for each vehicle (up to 3)
•Current Arizona registration for each vehicle (up to 3)
3. Submit completed application and all requested copies
to the Athletics Office.
• A space will be assigned to you at this time, but you will
not pay until Book Distribution.
• During Book Distribution (starting July 27th) please stop
by the Athletics Office to pick up your OK to Pay slip. This
slip will allow you to pay the $80 annual fee during Book
Distribution.
Application process during Book Distribution:
(see page 4 for dates and times of Book Distribution):
1. Obtain application from the Athletics Office. Both sides
of application must be completed.
2. Attach required copies to application (see #2 above).
3. Submit completedapplication and all requested copies
to the Athletics Office. A parking space will be assigned to
you at this time.
4. Obtain Ok to Pay slip from the Athletics Office.
5. Submit OK to Pay slip to the Bookstore, pay the $80
annual parking fee, and obtain parking tag from the
Bookstore.
Questions?
Call the Athletics Office at (480) 706-7423.
The MPHS Lionheart Band program is gearing up for all incoming
freshman and new non-freshman members with Spring Clinics to get
you off “on the right foot”. Students should wear socks and sneakers, comfortable clothing, hat, sunglasses and bring lots of WATER.
Bring your instruments: tubist should bring your mouthpieces and
percussionist should bring sticks and mallets. Those interested in
colorguard (flags/dance) are welcome!
Percussion ONLY: Additional clinic rehearsals will be held with
Mr. Mitchell for all marching percussionists. These will involve
audition and placement for battery (marching drums) and front
ensemble (pit). Bring your sticks and mallets on May 3rd, 10th and
17th from 6pm-8pm.
Band Physical Day
Saturday, May 15th • 12:00 pm
May 15th is the Annual Spring Fling starting at 11am for all Band
families. At noon we will offer physicals in the school health office,
which are required for all marching band participants. Physical
packets will be given out in clinics, on Spring Fling Day or you can
pick one up in the Activities Office.
Marching Band Camp
Monday - Friday,July 26th-30th andAugust 2nd-7th • 7:00 am
Bring a lunch and lots of water!
Band Camp is a great time for all and a chance to learn the basics,
rehearse, socialize and team build. Camp dates are July 26th - 30th
and August 2nd - 7th from 7am - 4pm EVERYDAY plus 5-8pm on
Tuesdays & Thursdays. Bring a lunch each day as well as plenty of
water and outdoor gear. The schedule will be modified so that
the 9th graders may attend Freshman Boot Camp on August 5th
& 6th. The last evening features a Season Preview performance
and social starting at 5pm.
School Year Band Practices
Pride News Tip
If you have a news story that you would like published in
the “Pointes of Pride” quarterly newsletter, submit your
information via e-mail to Asst. Principal, Patricia Goolsby
at pgoolsby@tuhsd.k12.az.us by the following dates:
June 3rd • September 15th
If you have any questions, please call
Patricia Goolsby at (480) 706-7420.
Activities
The Lionhearts practice Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8pm
and Saturdays from 8am-2pm, as needed. Parents are needed
to GET INVOLVED as Band Boosters - who meet the first Tuesday
of every month in the Band Room. Get involved with our amazing
and award winning band program - have fun, get fit, have the best
seats for games, assemblies and lead the parades. We are the MPHS
Lionhearts Marching Band and there’s a place for YOU!
Questions?
Contact Joshua Hartgrove, Director of Bands at jhartgrove@
tuhsd.k12.az.us or check out the Band website at www.lionheartsboosters.org.
Pointes of Pride • Page 17
Mountain Pointe Annual Talent Show
Raises Money for Haiti
The annual Mountain Pointe Talent Show held in February brought in scores of performers and over $3,000 for Relief in Haiti. Sponsored
by MP’s Black Student Union, assisted by Theater Tech students and helped by NHS students - the talent show provided great entertainment, beautiful voices, thought-provoking poetry, and a myriad of jokes, juggling and jamming. “This was the best show to date,” according
to sponsor Mrs. Natasha Alston.
Thanks BS
U
Sponsor,
Natasha A
lston
$2500
to
f
Haiti Relie
BSU Club members and
officers proudly display
their check for $2,500
which they donated to
the Haiti Relief Efforts
through SOS Saving
OurSelves.
Community Service is
a large part of the club
experience at Mountain
Pointe High School.
Way to go BSU!
Activities
Pointes of Pride • Page 18
Language Honor Society Holds
2010 Induction Ceremony
Student Council Officers
Announced for Next Year
The Mountain Pointe High School Language Honor Society held its
annual Induction Ceremony on April 5th. Congratulations to the
following 2009-2010 Inductees:
Mountain Pointe’s Student Council sponsor Laurie Slemmer is
pleased to announce the newly elected Student Council Officers
for the 2010-2011 school year. Congratulations to the following:
Sarah Amaro
Katrina Kaehr
Lauren Bacon
Ajay Karpur
Tori Bahe
Emily Laciak
Allison Baker
Emily Leung
Janelle Banda
Ileana Lupercio
Tommy Bello
Kaelyn Mahar
Linnea Bennett
Kaitlin Maiefski
Grady Bensted
Austin Nawrocki
Kayla Bernays
Amy Royal
Carlin Biederbeck
Vivian Sarik
Kristen Brown
Clint Sciacca
Kevin Chai
Rhea Shah
Lauren Crider
Riha Shah
Michael Einstein
Sami Springs
Audrey Elms
Alexis Stanley
Victoria Flys
Kelsey VanHook
Madison Frederick
Taylor Veldhuizen
Hadley Griggs
Brenna Wagner
Max Harden
Nyla Wambold
Andrea Head
David Weaver
Mikayle Holm
Alyssa Yokoi
Paige Johnson
In addition to honoring the inductees, a new tradition was begun
at this year’s ceremony. The members of Language Honor Society
selected two faculty members to be inducted as Honorary
Faculty Members. Congratulations to Dan Ray, Mathematics
Teacher, and Suzanne Idler, English and Visual Arts Teacher, who
were honored at the ceremony.
The Lanuague Honor Society would like to thank the following for
their support in making the ceremony a huge success:
•
MPHS Administration
• MPHS Modern & Classical Languages Department
•
MPHS Theatre and Drama Department
Congratulations
Honorary NHS
Faculty Members
Dan Ray and
Suzanne Idler!
Activities
Student Body Officers
President..................................................................Adri Preston
Vice President...........................................................Ile Lupercio
Secretary..............................................................Linnea Bennett
Treasurer....................................................................Dani Green
Spirit Director................................................... Jamie Gonzales
Internal Publicity.....................................Leighton Blankenburg
External Publicity.......................................................... Ellen Hill
Historian................................................................Kenny Walton
Senior Class Officers
President................................................................Quinn Tucker
Vice President....................................................Stefani Conroy
Secretary........................................................... Melissa Mercier
Treasurer............................................................. Madison Dawn
Historian...............................................................Alexis Stanley
Girls Representative........................................ Erin Ketterman
Junior Class Officers
President............................................................ Bailee Richards
Vice President........................................................ Audrey Elms
Secretary.................................................................. Paige Green
Treasurer................................................................Taylor Trujillo
Historian........................................................... Karah Hedquist
Boys Representative............................................. Alex Hauptli
Girls Representative...................................................Cindy Shi
Sophomore Class Officers
President........................................................Spencer Askenasy
Vice President....................................................... Avi Dasgupta
Secretary.................................................................. Paige Knuth
Treasurer..................................................................Cassie Plote
Historian............................................................... Lexi Lupercio
Boys Representative........................................... Spencer Elliot
Girls Representative..............................................Julia Preston
SC
tudent
ouncil
2010-2011
Pointes of Pride • Page 19
Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!
Great things have been happening left and right at Mountain Pointe this Spring!
Congratulations to the Wind Ensemble, who earned a rating of
“Superior” at ABODA State Concert Festival. This rating, which
includes a “Superior” score for Sight Reading, is an impressive
accomplishment for our young musicians, and a gratifying reward for
the hard work and dedication required to pursue artistic growth.
Congratulations to senior Kevin Beck who was selected to receive
the Arizona Band and Orchestra Directors Association Scholarship.
This prestigious award is presented to an outstanding senior who plans
to become a music major in college.
Mountain Pointe’s Salsa Dance Club recently was invited to perform
at the Maricopa Salsa Festival. The dance group entertained crowds
with 5 dance numbers including an audience participation finale. The
Salsa Club members also participated in the Ahwatukee Relay for Life
raising money for the American Cancer Society.
AZTeen Magazine recently conducted a Model Search for their
magazine covers. Be sure to look for Leland Fakir who will be
featured in the 2010-2011 year.
The Mountain Pointe Academic Decathlon team participated in the
state competition March 12th-13th . They did extremely well, finishing
11th out of 40 qualifying teams.This is a great accomplishment for our
co-curricular team which competes against teams who have AcDec
as a class each day. Our team scored 36,495 points, earning 18 top
10 finishes in individual events and beating our sister schools Desert
Vista and Marcos de Niza. Team members are:
Kendall Humbert
Swaroon Sridhar
Ajay Karpur
Brandon Vincent
Cailen McCloskey
Frank Zhang
Destree Ruiz
HERO students brought home 19 gold medals from their state
competition including top score for Kendra Hopkins. Kendra earned
the right to compete in Chicago this July and earned the FCCLA
Scholarship for Arizona. Our HERO chapter received the Gold
Chapter Achievement award and is sponsored by Jacque Ibsen.
Medalist were:
Taylor Armijo
Mackenzie Beynon
Amanda Hetrick
Larissa Haugan
Kendra Hopkins
Ariel Leyva
Bryce McGuire
Alyssa Merrill
Katie Nemecek
Aleah Pereyra
Sara Shaffer
Shelby Simmons
The Tempe Community Council announced the winners of the
22nd Annual Tempe Mayor’s Disability Awards on April 20th.
The Tempe Diablos provided scholarships to two exceptional
Mountain Pointe students who were honored for their dedication
and performance while participating in the Workbridge program.
Congratulations to Logan Baker and Tyler Hubbard who were
honored in the program.
National Honor Society honored our teachers with a special
evening dinner and entertainment provided by NHS members. They
finished their year with the election of new officers for 2010-2011:
President........................................................... Morgan Phister
Vice-President.................................................. Linnea Bennett
Secretary.......................................................................Ellen Hill
Treasurer.............................................................. Sirisha Bonda
Historian........................................................... Ileana Lupercio
Publicity/Fundraising....................................... Danielle Green
Math Students of the Year were honored at the Excellence Awards
in April. 2009-2010 honorees are:
Math Standards 1-2 ................................................ Ethan Fierro
Math Standards 3-4 ............................................. Justin Hoskins
Algebra 1-2 ...........................................................Kristina Trujillo
Geometry ..............................................................Timothy Chan
Honors Geometry............................................... Timothy Leach
Algebra 3-4 ................................................................Peyton Lane
Honors Algebra 3-4 . ...................................Alexander Nguyen
Pre-Calculus .................................................................. Kate Graf
Honors Trigonometry .......................................... Thomas Bello
AP Calculus AB . .................................................. Annie Wingate
AP Calculus BC .......................................................... Dan Howe
AP Statistics ...................................................... Taylor McGinnis,
Honors Calculus III ..........................................Lindsey Schader
Honors Computer Programming .......................... Dan Howe
Congratulations and good luck to those students traveling to the
international competition. DECA is part of our Business program
and directed by Shauna Demers.
Our Math students have had an exceptional year in competitions
throughout the state. Mu Alpha Theta is one of our largest clubs on
campus with 213 current members.
Congratulations to Mary Catherine Boatright for being selected
a top 3 finalist for the Tempe Diablo High School Excellence Award:
Teacher of the Year. Ms. Boatright was honored at a banquet in April.
Congratulations to both Rebecca Lima and Ryan Springs. On
Monday they were awarded scholarships through the Tempe Dollars
for Scholars Program.
Our team is coached by Diane McCloskey who is also a member
of our outstanding FACS staff.
DECA had an amazing competition season this spring with 23 students
competing at the Eastern Area Conference.
1st place winners included:
Michael Einstein
Brice Wilson
Anthony Enrico-Navin
Chandler Zachary
Ryan Van Hook
DECA also had a state competition and had many students win state
level awards. Those students winning competitions were:
Lauren Brown
Ryan Van Hook
Bryanna Chesley
Joseph Zaghloul
Anthony Enrico-Navin
Activities
Pointes of Pride • Page 20
Summer Football Camps
Offered for All Ages!
Several football camps will be held this summer under the
direction of Mountain Pointe’s head football coach, Norris
Vaughan. See below for the camp available to your player.
Youth Camps
Ages 9 – 12
• Monday – Thursday
• June 21st – 24th
• 9:00 – 11:00 am
• $90 per camper
Incoming 8th graders
• Monday – Thursday
• June 14th – 17th
• 9:00 – 11:00 am
• $100 per camper
High School Camps
Incoming 9th graders
•
•
•
•
Monday - Thursday
May 31st – June 3rd
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. $100 per camper
Grades 10-11-12
•
•
•
•
Monday- Thursday
July 26th – 29th
5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
$100 per camper
For registration information, please contact
Coach Vaughan at nvaughan@tuhsd.k12.az.us.
Volleyball Camps Offered
During Summer Break
19th Annual Physical Day
for 2010-2011 Athletes
Saturday • May 15th • 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Physical Day for Pride athletes will be held at Mountain Pointe on
Saturday, May 15th from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm in the auxilary
gym. This special event is sponsored by the following:
• MPHS team physicians Dr. Roger McCoy & Ian McCleod, PA,
of University Sports Medicine
• Tony Harden, Therapist and Larry Arnold, Personal Trainer, of
PEAK Physical Therapy
• Mountain Pointe Sports Medicine Staff
Quick but thorough physicals will be conducted for a nominal
fee of $30. A large portion of proceeds goes back to the MPHS
Sports Medicine Program. Cash and check payments only will be
accepted. Checks must include the following: current address and
phone number, student name, and student ID#.
Student’s must bring an original state certified birth certificate
or passport document(s). Parents, please bring your photo ID for
notarization of required documents. The required $50 activity fee
for fall sports will only be accepted during Pride Book Distribution
Days (see page 3 for dates and times) or after school begins.
Physical packets can be obtained from the Athletics Office prior
to Physical Day and will be available May 15th as well. Forms will
not be mailed out.
If you have any questions, please contact
the Athletics Office at (480) 706-7423.
Girls Camp • 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Boys Camp • 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Visit www.mphspride.com  athletics  volleyball to find more
details and registration forms.
Summer Strength
& Conditioning Camp
Members of Mountain Pointe’s coaching staff will be conducting a
sport-specific Strength and Conditioning Camp this summer. Camp
participants will receive high quality instruction with the goal of
training each and every athlete to realize their physical and mental
potential. This 6-week program will be held as follows:
• Monday – Thursday
• June 7th – July 8th
• Check with head coach for time
To obtain registration information
contact Jeff Decker in the front office
or at jdecker@tuhsd.k12.az.us.
Athletics
2010-2011
PrideVolleyball Coach Fred Mann and his staff will be holding
Volleyball Camp Monday, August 2nd through Friday,
August 6th for boys and girls in grades 7-12.
Contact
the Pride
Athletics
Office
for more
information:
706-7423
Pride Athletics
Fall Sports­~ tryouts begin August 9th
•Girls Badminton­
•Boys & Girls Cross Country­
•Football - Varsity tryouts begin August 2nd­
•Boys & Girls Varsity Golf­
•Boys & Girls Varsity S­ wimming & Diving­
•Girls Volleyball­
Winter Sports­ (November–February­­­)
•Boys & Girls Basketball­
•Boys & Girls Soccer­
•Wrestling­­
Spring Sports­(February–May)
­•Baseball­
•Softball­
•Boys & Girls Varsity Tennis­
•Boys & Girls Track & Field ­
•Boys JV & Varsity Volleyball­­
Pointes of Pride • Page 21
Second Annual
Mountain Pointe Alumni
Golf Tournament
Pride
sponsored by the MP Boys & Girls Golf Teams
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Club West Golf Course
16400 S. 14th Avenue • Phoenix, Arizona
(480) 460-4400
Entry Fee includes:
• Cart, green fees & range balls
•Dinner following the round
4-person Scramble OR
2-person Scramble
11:30-12:30 Check In
1:00 pm Shotgun Start
11:30-12:30 Check In
1:00 pm Shotgun Start
Special Events:
Team Prizes
• Closest to Pin
• Raffles
• Prizes
2-Person 4-Person
1st Place $300 cash Gift Certificates
2nd Place $150 cash Golf Shirts
Questions? Contact Tony Ramseyer at tramseyer@tuhsd.k12.az.us
Entry Form ~ MP Alumni Golf Tournament
Register
by May 3rd
• $75 per person
or
• $275 per 4-some
Team Contact:
Name_ ___________________________________________________
Phone_ ___________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________
City, Zip___________________________________________________
Name 2___________________________________________________
Name 3___________________________________________________
Name 4___________________________________________________
Return entry form along with entry fee to:
Mountain Pointe High School • Attn: Tony Ramseyer • 4201 E. Knox Road • Phoenix, AZ 85044
Please make checks payable to: Mountain Pointe Golf Boosters
Activities
Pointes of Pride • Page 22
Grad Night 2010
What is Grad Night?
The best party in town!
Fundraisers and Plannings:
Your help is needed! Currently we are gearing up to
Each year the parents of the graduating class sponsor
an alcohol and drug free party after the commencement ceremonies. The event is completely supervised
to ensure the safety and security of those participating.
Planning has been going on since July, but we are always interested in new ideas. A lot of preparation and
organization is necessary to make this night a success.
sell tickets and plan the details of the evening. Several
members of the committee have been busy collecting
donations from local businesses for raffle prizes, checkin snacks, and the senior breakfast. We need volunteers
to help sell tickets during the school lunches and to
work on the final details of the event itself. Soon we will
be asking for volunteers to chaperone that night. Please
attend the next meeting and get involved.
We need you! Help us make this night one that our
On-going Fundraisers:
graduates will remember forever.
Planning Meetings:
Planning meetings are held the first or second Monday
of the month at Mountain Pointe in room E204
(upstairs from the PE Lecture Hall) at 7:00 PM. Please
mark your calendars for the last planning meeting on
May 10th.
Changes to this schedule will be sent out by email and
posted on the web site: www.mpgradnight.com
Meeting minutes will also be posted on the web site
along with current fundraisers. You can also obtain the
Participation Consent and the Medical Consent Contracts, which are required to purchase a Grad Night
ticket. Questions? Email: info@mpgradnight.com.
SENIOR BRICKS
· eScrip program — Register your Safeway card (and
other cards) at www.escrip.com. Simply designate
Mountain Pointe Grad Night as your recipient
· Fry’s Cool Cash — Scan bar code from the website at
Fry’s one time. Grad Night will earn a donation from
your shopping through April.
· Senior Bricks — A fun and permanent way to honor
your MPHS 2010 graduate! Senior bricks from
previous years are located in the Knox Road parking
lot. See order form below.
Fundraisers we are considering:
Italian Buffet at Fired Up Grill, another wine tasting,
Schwan’s, Tropical Smoothies. Check the website
frequently for updates.
Support Grad Night 2010!
Purchase a personalized brick for
your graduate for only $25!
Please print:
Senior’s Name ______________________________
Student ID # __________________________________
Your Name _________________________________
Address ______________________________________
City/ZIP ___________________________________
Phone #s _____________________________________
Email _____________________________________
Print Message (12 characters per line, including punctuation and spaces)
____ ____ ____ ___ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
____ ____ ____ ___ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
Example:
Philip Konieczny
Baseball, NHS
Message will appear on brick exactly as printed above, except text will be centered and only the first letter of each word can be
capitalized. All 2010 bricks will be placed around a centered brick which will be imprinted with “Class of 2010”; therefore, it is
not necessary to include “2010” with your message.
Return completed form along with $25 payment to:
MPHS, Attn: Grad Night 2010, 4201 E. Knox Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85044
If you have questions, email info@mpgradnight.com.
Grad Nite
Pointes of Pride • Page 23
May 27th to 28th
GameWorks
Join your friends for a fun filled, memorable
night of celebration of your graduation!
Unlimited video games
Food and drink
Hypnotist
Contests
Raffles
Henna tattoos
DJ and dancing
Check in will be at the tennis courts
starting at 9:30 pm after graduation.
Buses will begin leaving at 10:30 pm
and will return to MPHS at 5 am.
Tickets will be sold during lunch in April & May.
Students must have signed Participation Consent
and Medical Release forms to buy a ticket.
Go to www.mpgradnight.com for more info.
June 3rd to 4th
Spend the night at Disneyland
with graduates from MPHS
and many other schools!
Imagine 6 hours of high-energy music,
dancing, rides, non-stop fireworks,
and after-dark excitement at the
Disneyland Grad Night!
You must attend the MPHS Grad Night event
in order to be eligible to go along.
Tickets also are available for purchase at lunch.
Grad Nite
Pointes of Pride • Page 24
Calendar
Pointes of Pride • Page 25
3
17
10
24
(Graduation Practice)
8th Grade Parent Workshop
7PM Auditorium
AP Testing
Site Council 5:15pm G109
AP Testing
Mon
Tue
11
4
Final
25
T e s t i n g
(Graduation Practice)
Pride Board Meeting
6:00pm G103
Art Show Set Up
A P
AP Testing
Wed
Exams – Fr, So, Jr
(Senior Clearance Day)
Symphonic & Jazz Band Concert
AUD. 7:00pm
18
8th Grade Parent Workshop
6PM Auditorium
AP Testing
AP Testing
May 2010
26
19
12
5
7pm – Stadium
Graduation
Senior
27
Final
Exams
Teachers’
Last Day
28
22
15
8
1
29
Deadline for summer
newsletter June 3.
June 9th – 6pm
The final 8th grade
Parent Workshops
*Baccalaureate will
take place Sunday,
May 23, 2009 @ 7pm
Band Banquet
Theater Banquet
21
14
7
MPHS Art Show
2
AP Testing
CHOIR POPS CONCERT
3:00PM & 7PM
Campus Council 7:00am
AP Testing
PROM 8 - 12
Sat
Orchestra Banquet
20
13
6
Fri
VOLUNTEER TEA
AP Testing
CHOIR POPS CONCERT 7PM
AP Testing
Thu
4/27/2010
Mountain Pointe High School
Tempe Union High School District #213
500 W. Guadalupe Road
Tempe, AZ 85283
Nonprofit Organization
U.S. Postage
PAID
Tempe, Arizona
Permit No. 247
Home of the Pride
$
Taxpayers
The Choice is Education
Give a Mountain Pointe extracurricular activity $400
and receive a state tax credit for the full amount.
$
YES! Distribute the enclosed donation of $_____________ (up to $400*) to Mountain Pointe High School.
Activities to receive funds: 1)_____________________ $__________ 2)____________________$___________
If you wish to designate your child to receive funds for an activity, write in his/her name.___________________________
TUHSD Tax Credit Deposit Form
Please fill out all items. This information will be supplied to the Arizona Department of Revenue. A receipt will be mailed to
the recipient for tax filing purposes. Include current information.
Full Name (first and last)_ ___________________________________________________________________________________
Address________________________________________________ City_________________ State__________ Zip_____________
Home Phone #_ ________________________________________ Work Phone #______________________________________
Mail to: Mountain Pointe High School • Attn: Bookstore Manager • 4201 E. Knox Road • Phoenix, AZ 85044
*Tax Credit is $200 for head of household and single filers, $400 for married couples filing jointly or $200 each if filing separately.