WHHS Celebrates Student Success!

WEST HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
Home of the Blue Devils & Westie Pride
Spring 2014
www.whschools.org
WHHS Celebrates Student Success!
A new batch of West Haven High School students enrolled in classes at the
University of New Haven this semester, becoming the second group to participate in the Charging Ahead program and jumpstart their college careers.
The 21 WHHS juniors and seniors will each take one class at UNH at no
charge and will still take a full or nearly full course load at the high school.
The program started in the fall with 21 Westies and offers a chance to take a
more rigorous class, as well as sample the academic resources and student
activities of a college campus.
The students are Katelyn Card, Toni Chambers, Sarah Flynn, Maria
Garcia, Eliseah Jacobs, Jamie Kelley, Stephanie-Lynn Latella, Andrea
Lavado, Amanda Lopez, Victoria Martinez, Maria Nahuatlato, Alaa
Osman, Julia Patterson, Alexia Perez, Olivia Qualiana, Kaussar
Rahman, Matthew Ruzicka, Raul Sanchez, Momal Sumra, Jessica
Vasco and Fikri Anuar.
Governor’s Scholars
Award Winner
Announced
Junior Alice Obas was
nominated for the 18th annual Governor’s Scholars
Award Program. The purpose of this program is to
recognize and to honor academically talented high
school students throughout
Connecticut.
CAS Arts Awards
Recipients Chosen
Seniors Michael Kiaunis
and Ying Guo were selected as outstanding Connecticut Association of Schools
Fine Arts Awards recipients. Guo is the marching
band field leader, and
Kiaunis is the assistant field
leader, as well as an active
video production student.
Both will be honored at a
banquet in April.
Ridgway Headed to CCSU
After being recruited by Coach Pete
Rossomando, senior football player
Jesse Ridgway will be attending
and playing football for Central
Connecticut State University next
year. Ridgway plans to major in
nursing and especially became motivated to work in the medical industry after his sister, Casey Ridgway, battled cancer for two years. Jesse Ridgway and his parents pose for a photo with
Athletic Director Jon Capone and WHHS football
He hopes to eventually work with Coach Ed McCarthy.
children who are chemo patients.
Philips Commits to Syracuse
Senior football player Ervin
Philips has officially committed to
attending and playing football at
Syracuse University next year after
being recruited by top coaches. He
participated in National Signing
Day in February, announcing the
news at a press conference. He will
head to campus this summer to
begin training with the team and get
acclimated to college life.
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Ervin Philips and his parents and brothers pose with
Athletic Director Jon Capone and WHHS football
Coach Ed McCarthy.
SCHOOL INFORMATION
Message from the Principal
Principal, D122
Mrs. Gardner (203) 937-4360 x7109
pamela.gardner@whschools.org
Dear members of the WHHS community,
Assistant
Principal, E105
With summer break and graduation inching closer,
Ms. Martinez (203) 937-4360 x7110
West Haven High School students and teachers have
dana.martinez@whschools.org
a jam-packed schedule of year-end projects, senior
celebrations, fundraisers, concerts, final exams and Assistant Principal, A-F, Grades 10-12, D115
Mr. DellaCamera (203) 937-4360 x7139
award ceremonies. Remember to stay on top of
John.dellacamera@whschools.org
homework and studying so we can all end this year
Assistant Principal, G-N, Grades 10-12, D127
on a strong note.
Mr. Shand (203) 937-4360 x7107
scott.shand@whschools.org
But also take this time to appreciate your classmates
and teachers, as well as WHHS staff members, and Assistant Principal, O-Z, Grades 10-12
the community we’ve all built here together. As we
Mrs. Robles (203) 937-4360 x7103
were reminded by the incident at Jonathan Law High
Patricia.robles@whschools.org
School in Milford, we must take care of and look out
for each other. I’m very proud of the support you all
Final Exam Reminders
offered Milford and Law in their time of need and the *All students must take exams when scheduled.
assistance you never hesitate to provide to any local *Any student who has a conflict with their scheduled
family or organization that needs a helping hand.
exam must see their administrator.
*Students who do not have a scheduled exam do not
— Pamela Gardner,
need to come to school.
pamela.gardner@whschools.org
*Make-up exams will only be given with administraWhhs.whschools.org
tive approval.
Final Exam Schedule For All Grades
Seniors
Friday,
June 13
Monday,
June 16
Tuesday,
June 17
Wednesday,
June 18
Exams:
Exams:
Exams:
Exams:
Period 8
7:30 - 9:35
&
Period 7
9:45-11:50
Period 6
7:30 - 9:35
&
Period 5
9:45-11:50
Period 4
7:30 - 9:35
&
Period 3
9:45-11:50
Period 2
7:30 - 9:35
&
Period 1
9:45-11:50
Exams:
Exams:
Exams:
Exams:
Period 6
7:30 - 9:35
&
Period 5
9:45-11:50
Period 4
7:30 - 9:35
&
Period 3
9:45-11:50
Period 2
7:30 - 9:35
&
Period 1
9:45-11:50
Period 8
7:30 - 9:35
&
Period 7
9:45-11:50
Make-ups
11:50-1:45
Make-ups
11:50-1:45
Make-ups
11:50-1:45
Make-ups
11:50-1:45
Regular
Grades
9, 10, 11 Full School
Day
2
Thursday,
June 19
Friday,
June 20
Monday,
June 23
Graduation
Graduation
Graduation
Rehearsal
Rehearsal
Rehearsal
8:30am(aud.) 8:30am(aud.) 8:30am(aud.)
Sr. Makeups
7:30 - 9:35
9:45-11:50
Makeups
7:30 - 9:35
Makeups
9:45-11:50
Makeups
7:30 - 9:35
ACADEMIC UPDATES
Additional students who participated were
sophomore Tristan Thompson
with 29 digits,
freshman Doneifa Thompson
with 24 digits,
freshman Josiphina Irizarry
with 22 digits,
and junior
Michael Tran
with 15 digits.
They ALL got to
pie Mr. Jackson
and Ms. Arboleda. The department hopes to make the
contest an annual Pi Day tradition.
WHHS Celebrates Pi Day With Contest
In celebration of Pi Day, which is March 14, the math
department had a contest for students who could
recite the most digits of Pi beyond the decimal point.
(Pi is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its
diameter, approximately equal to 3.14159...) The
winners got to "pie" a teacher in the face. First place
went to Kara Walker (grade 9) with 101 digits
memorized. She pied math teacher Mrs. Moore and
received a sweet potato pie to take home. Other
winners were:

Stephen Osei (grade 10), 46 digits, pied health
teacher Mr. Knight.

Mia Talamelli (grade 9), 41 digits, pied math
teacher Ms. Amato.

Amber Prion (grade 11), 34 digits, pied math
teacher Mr. Golinski.
Forensics Students Are on the Case
CAPT Scholars Announced
Students were huddled around, whispering, reading,
intensely analyzing evidence and debating who
should be arrested. There’s a lot of crime, theft,
murder and mayhem to be seen here at WHHS.
The state Board of Education recently announced that
five WHHS students achieved an advanced level on
mathematics, reading, writing and science subtests of
the 2013 Connecticut Academic Performance Test
and are CAPT Scholars. The students are: Kayley
Carr, Salvatore Delcollo, Julia Paterson, Kharl
Reynado and Benjamin Yocom. The test is given to
grade 10 students and used to measure student
progress in meeting state performance standards.
But it’s nothing to be alarmed about—it’s all contained within forensics students’ intriguing, graphic
and horrifying miniature crime scenes as part of a
class project.
“I like what Erik and Alex did, it’s really interesting, it makes you think,” said Matthew Maio about
Giovanni Fronte and Alejandro Soto’s project.
Scholar Athletes Are Named
SCC Scholar Athletes for February are Alyssa
Woosley and Devin Hickman. Both are top students
and four-year members of their teams.
Students tried to solve the different mysteries made
by their classmates and offered suggestions about
the “Crime in A Box” project assigned to them. Students learned techniques used to collect and analyze
crime scenes before issuing an arrest warrant.
CIAC Scholar Athletes for the year are Pablo Perez
and Sierra Santana. Pablo is a four-year member of
the soccer team and was also named to the AllLeague, All-Area, All-State and All-New England
teams.
“This is hard to figure out,” said Statrell Miller, but
she knows how important it is to get the facts correct.
Sierra is a four-year member and captain of the
softball team. She was an All-Quinnipiac Division
selection in her junior season. Both are highachieving members of the senior class.
No one wants to charge an innocent person with a
crime. They took their investigations seriously and
made sure the evidence led to the guilty suspect.
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ACADEMIC UPDATES
UConn Undergrads Conduct Workshops at WHHS
Engineering undergrads from the University of Connecticut
visited West Haven High School chemistry and engineering
students recently to conduct workshops about alternative energy and opportunities in the industry.
The engineering school “ambassadors” spent Feb. 11 at
WHHS as part of a budding partnership between WHHS and
UConn. This is the second year in a row UConn students
have come to West Haven speak with the high-schoolers. Engineering teacher Eric Rice says he hopes the partnership
expands and that the ambassadors come to WHHS again.
Freshman English Students Working Hard
Freshman English students have just completed a
round of exams. The exams covered Units 1 – 3 and
vocabulary. In addition, students were required to
compose two essays.
Presently, students are beginning Unit 4, which
includes the reading of Night, a memoir by Elie
Wiesel, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize and Auschwitz and Buchenwald concentration camp survivor.
Wiesel’s memoir serves as a testimony to what
happened in those camps. Interfaced with Unit 4 is the
Freshman Global Studies examination of WWII.
Lastly, all freshman English teachers encourage their
students to read every night. Statistics show reading
every day increases one’s vocabulary substantially. It
serves as brain exercise!
The Freshman Academy owns an assortment of
wonderful, outside reading books that are available for
students to borrow. These books are housed in the
Freshman English classrooms. Please encourage your
children to read for pleasure.
Nursing Students Care for Local Patients
Nursing Assistant students have been caring for
patients at the Apple Rehabilitation Center in West
Haven since January, developing skills necessary to
care for geriatric patients. Providing skillful and compassionate care has earned the students recognition
from the facility's administration. They take a state
certification exam at the end of May.
Students Spread Springtime Cheer
Ms. Herrmann's Child Development 2 classes designed
greeting cards as an intergenerational caregiving project
for the older adult community at the Apple Rehabilitation Center. Patients and residents received "Welcome
Spring" cards to brighten their day. Mrs. Cosenza's
CNA students distributed the cards in April.
Peer Tutoring Program
Peer tutoring provides tutoring by fellow students to
those who are struggling in a class, preparing for a test
or quiz, or need homework help. Students who would
like a tutor or who need help can see Ms. Palmer in
F105. She introduces students and tutors and follows
up with meetings in the library.
Students Attend Perry Outreach Program at Yale
On February 8, WHHS junior Sarah Flynn and senior Kaussar Rahman
(pictured) attended the Perry Outreach program at the Yale School of
Medicine. The initiative partners with medical centers, universities and
high schools to host Perry Outreach Programs for young women in high
school, college and medical school.
Participants practiced mock orthopedic surgeries and conducted biomechanical engineering experiments, while also hearing from prominent
women engineers and surgeons. Photo provided by The Perry Initiative.
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ACADEMIC UPDATES
technical
colleges
and are excited to
continue their technical education.
Tech Ed Busy With Year-End Projects
 Construction
and metals/manufacturing students
toured the Ward-Heitmann House, receiving
information about early residential construction
methods. The property’s forge provided hands-on  Some manufacturlearning opportunities to students, who provided fire- ing students have
created a patriotic
wood for fireplaces and kindling for the forge.
mural to brighten
 Metals/manufacturing students have been workup the metals shop.
ing diligently on a variety of projects. Seniors are
students
preparing for post-secondary technical education  Graphics
have
been
working
non-stop in screen-printing and
and/or placement in the workforce. We also are
working with area manufacturers on an appren- creating stationary. Along with routine work, students have been screening-printing shirts and other
ticeship program for future students.
garments for organizations and student groups.
 Construction students have been asked to build an
Their reputation for professional-quality products
open shelter for the dog park located next to the ten- have kept them busy all year, and they are feeling the
nis court. Students also earned their O.S.H.A. 10 end-of-the-year crunch as they complete their final
Certification, a requirement for employment on a orders and other projects.
construction site. They are very busy with a large
order of picnic tables they are mass-producing for  Over 40 students toured Lincoln Technical InstiCamp Cedarcrest, and are constructing four more tute. Students were enthralled with its programs,
and some plan to attend after graduation. WHHS
modular backyard buildings before school closes.
alumni are currently enrolled in Lincoln Tech’s
 Auto shop students have been working on a range of
automotive program.
brakes, including ABS diagnostics and repair. They
have replaced multiple suspension components and  Marine tech students visited the Hartford Boat
worked on electrical lighting circuits and charging Show and were hosted by the Connecticut Marine
systems diagnostics. Several starters have been re- Trades Association. They saw and boarded the
placed on SUVs and light-duty trucks. Students have newest boats.
been involved in several projects, including reviving
two 1957 Willy’s Jeeps. Students experienced engine  Flashback: Construction technology students toured
tune-up and cleaning, brake system reworking, minor the Quinnipiac River/Pearl Harbor Veterans Memobodywork and frame repair, and glass repair. rial Bridge during construction in 2012 with teachers
They’ve begun learning torch, welding and brazing Garry Grant and Dan Shine and career facilitator
work and are working on an axle swap in a mid-80s Rose McDonnell. Walsh Construction hosted 23 stupick-up truck. Side projects include ATV tune-ups, dents, who toured the project. Student Jackie
lawn equipment maintenance, moped servicing and Tweedie got to operate a crane.
exhaust work. Most are preparing for UTI or other
CAPT Science Saturday a Hit
STEM Program Gains Certification
In preparation for the CAPT Science test, 160 sophomores participated in the science department’s annual
CAPT Science Saturday on March 8th. Students attended two classes that reviewed science content to
help them feel more comfortable about taking the test.
They were also treated to a pizza lunch after the review sessions.
Project Lead the Way has granted certification to the
WHHS STEM (science, technology, engineering and
math) program. STEM students with at least B average who pass a PLTW End of Course Assessment at a
proficient level can now obtain transcripted college
credit for engineering coursework through the University of New Haven.
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ACADEMIC UPDATES
Algebra 2 students:
Try OdysseyWare!
OdysseyWare is available for Algebra 2 students: visit westhavensd.owschools.com
Student User Name: your last
name (capitalize 1st letter) and the
first three letters of your first name
(no spaces)
Password: Student
EXAMPLE: Student’s Name: Noah Webster User Name: Websternoa Password: Student
Choose the topic and lesson that you
would like to review.
Need help with math homework? View video lessons on
Homework Video Tutor to practice
algebra and geometry.
 Web address:
www.PHSchool.com.
“Click Here” on Course Content
note.
 Click on “Math.”
 Under “Student Resources” click
on “Textbook Companion Sites.”
 Click “PH Mathematics 2004.”
 Click on the picture of the textbook you are using.
 Click on “Homework Video Tutors.”
 Choose the appropriate chapter,
lesson, then the objective.
Students Admitted to WCSU
Western Connecticut State University accepted 20 WHHS students
during a WHHS School Counseling Department On-Site Admissions
Decision Day in December. The students are: Amanda Plaza, Jennifer Wilson, Tashika Milford, Nicole Woosley, Morgan Nelson,
Lindsay Bazile, Destiny Thompson, Jake Capelli, Kaussar Rahman, Alaa Osman, Howard Powell, Aliyah Manning, Kiernan Peterson, Shania Birch, Dalimar Irizarry, Michael Morano, Jessica
McClure, Hicham Lkhal, Kristen Domek and Nick Price.
Forget your book?
Access your Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2 books online. Do not
create your own username and password.
 Web address: www.PHSchool.com/math/
 Click on Successnet Login
 In username field type: westiestudent
 In password field type: whhs123
 Scroll to the book you need and click Student Center to access it.
***OR***
 Click on PH Geometry 2004 to access the geometry text.
 To access pages in any texts, type the page number in the box under “Geometry Home.” To access practice problems for each lesson click the “Exercises” box.
Math Boot Camp
Math Boot Camp is a program designed to strengthen skills of students having difficulty in math.
For more information, contact:
Students participate in:
 Small group and individualized instruction
 Hands-on activities
 Computer-based learning
Jennifer Kumnick, Math Department Head
Jennifer.Kumnick@whschools.org
Mary Ellen Lafo, Math Facilitator
Maryellen.lafo@whschools.org
The next sessions will be held 2-3:30 p.m.:
st
 Wednesday, May 21
th
 Wednesday, June 11
Dr. Nicole Danishevsky, District Math Coordinator
Nicole.Danishevsky@whschools.org
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ACADEMIC UPDATES
AP Biology Study Showcased at Science Symposim
Kevin Dickson’s AP Biology class has continued researching the Cove River
and the effect an invasive plant species called phragmites has had on the area. Junior Alice Obas presented her own research, as well as results of studies by her classmates, at the Connecticut Junior Science and Humanities
Symposium at the University of Connecticut in March. She was one of 14
students from across the state who presented research projects. She received
a $1,000 scholarship to a summer research program, while Dickson won an
award for providing student research opportunities and received an invitation
to the national Junior Science and Humanities Symposium ceremony in
Washington, D.C., in April. AP Biology students-- Sal Delcollo, Elizabeth
Fournier, Cindy Li, Ahmad Mohd, Erika Moya, George Oppong,
Amanda Plaza, Kaussar Rahman, Tamia Randolph, Kharl Reynaldo
and Jesus Yanez-- attended the event to support their classmate and meet
other attendees during science activities and workshops.
Engineering Students Team Up With Architects
Several WHHS engineering students recently completed a session in the ACE (Architecture, Construction
and Engineering) mentoring program. The nationwide
initiative aims to inspire students to pursue careers in
these important fields and is considered one of the top
mentoring programs in the country. West Haven had
three consistent participates: Georgie Driver, Joe Miller and Jose Chankuk. They met once a week at sponsored architecture firms and partnered with industry
professionals to create a real construction project, such
as a library, using architectural and engineering design
processes. Each student, along with their team, presented the completed project at the University of New Haven in April.
Vincent Madar and Catherine DePino were selected as West Haven High School's 2014 Southern
Student to Compete With State Math Team
Fikri Anuar of the WHHS Math Team has scored a Connecticut Conference Scholar Leaders in March.
108 on the AMC (American Mathematics Competition). He was one of 20 students from Connecticut who Students Join Underwater ROV Competition
made the honor roll (scored 100 or better). He was 9th WHHS engineering students participated in the 2014
on the list. Students who perform exceptionally well on SeaPerch Remote Controlled Underwater Vehicle
the AMC12 (a score of 100 or better) are invited to Competition at Plainville High School in February.
continue participating in the series of examinations that They were: Geordann Daguplo, MiKayla Hickculminate in participation in the International Mathe- man, Ahmad Mohd, Charlie Sihaphong, India
matics Olympiad (IMO), the most prestigious and diffi- Sloane, Jesse Tejero and Jesus Yanez. Students
cult secondary mathematics examination in the world.
constructed an underwater vehicle capable of
He has made the Connecticut State Math Team for the completing an underwater obstacle course and opensecond year in a row. The competition is usually held ing and passing through an underwater gate. They
in Pennsylvania the first weekend in June.
were even able to drive a $80,000 Navy ROV.
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SCHOOL NEWS
Alumni Day Still Growing
West Haven High School’s newest group of alumni
doled out countless tips to current WHHS seniors in
January during the eighth annual Alumni Day.
The event—which has seen a higher number of returning alumni each year— featured 45 recent graduates who were home on winter break from in-state
and more distant schools.
Different groups of WHHS seniors stopped by the
library and media center during each period and rotated between three groups of alumni—in-state
freshmen, out-of-state freshman, and alumni who
have been in college for a few years.
The informal Q&A sessions give alumni a chance
to offer guidance and personal stories on important
topics of financial aid, scholarships, work ethic,
professor interactions and college majors.
Crowds Flock to See “Willy Wonka”
Theatre Workshop Packs for Europe
The WHHS Theatre Workshop put on its production of Roald Dahl's “Willy Wonka” with Music
and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley at the end of March. More than 60 current students along with many alums and parents
worked for months to bring the show to life under
the direction of Margi & Sean Maher, with musical
direction by Phyllis Silver. The stage manager was
Nicole Woosley with assistance from Kat Mazzacane and Brianna Hackett.
Members of the WHHS Theatre Workshop have returned from touring Europe's Mediterranean
Coast! Students toured Milan, explored Cinque
Terre by train, and saw the Prince's Palace, the Monaco Cathedral and a Monte-Carlo Casino. Day 5 took
them to the French Riviera for a walking tour of Nice
and visits to the Vielle Ville and Promenade des Anglais. The rest of this adventure took place in Barcelona, Spain. This is Theatre Workshop's fourth tour
with "Education First Tours," having travelled to
England, Ireland and Italy over the past few years.
Tours are open to all members of Theatre Workshop.
Children’s Theater Planning “Mommie Goosie”
Members of the WHHS Children’s Theatre are currently rehearsing their production of Mommie
Goosie! There is an uprising in Fairytale Land. One
member is not happy with the way Mommie
Goosie is running things and wants change. This
comedy will be performed for all West Haven 2nd,
3rd & 4th graders on May 28th and 29th in our auditorium.
Governance Council Works On Parent Engagement
School Governance Councils (SGC) were created by
the recent education reform law to enable parents,
staff, students and community leaders to improve student achievement. Guided by the WHHS School Climate Plan, the WHHS SGC has identified a need for
parents to get more involved in their child's schooling
and is working toward that goal. The SGC needs
new members – please consider getting involved.
It includes 7 parents, 5 teachers and 2 students.
Email Pamela.gardner@whschools.org. Visit
whhs.whschools.org for more information.
12th Annual Senior One-Act Plays
Senior Howard Powell is kicking things up a
notch by directing two episodes of the Twilight
Zone! The episodes chosen are “5 Characters in
Search of an Exit” and “Eye of the Beholder.”
Original music will be provided by Kevin McDaniel, Michael Tran and Rosie Silver. The stage
manager is Nicole Woosley and the ASM is Kat
Mazzacane. The performance is in the Frank Albright Black Box Theatre June 12 at 6:30 and 8pm.
Tickets are $5 for all ages and will be sold on a
first-come, first-served basis.
SGC Leadership Team - Kevin Dickson
SGC Secretary - Janet Morrissey
SGC Members - Jim Lafo, Pat Bellmore, Eric Rice,
Tammi Paszak, Christine Turcotte, Ronald Quagliani,
Wendi Cardamone, Yingxian Guo, Ryan Guzhnay,
SGC Community Members - Kathy Giotsas (WH
Public Library), Scott Graves (SCSU)
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SCHOOL NEWS
AP Students Attend International Relations Symposium at Yale
Students from Mr. Consorte's AP U.S. Government & Politics class attended the International Relations Symposium at Yale University in April. Seniors Momal Sumra and Fikri Anuar and juniors Erin Collins, Sarah
Flynn, Mikayla Hickman, Jamie Kelley, Maria Nahuatlato, Julia Paterson, Kharl Reynado, Nurul Sauffian and Jesus Yanez heard from
keynote speaker Jasmina Besirevic-Regan, Dean of Trumbull College at
Yale University, who discussed her work relating to ethnic cleansing in
Bosnia.
Students then attended breakout sessions to discuss international security
Senior Attends Prestigious
concerns and global poverty and economic development problems. StuProgram in Nation’s Capital
dents also received training on journalism techniques.
Juniors Represent WHHS in Debate Tournament
WHHS senior Yingxian Guo
spent a week in March in Washington, D.C., after being accepted to the prestigious United
States Senate Youth Program,
which only selects 104 students
from across the country.
Juniors Sarah Flynn and Tatiana Gay participated in the esteemed
Osterweiss Debate Tournament at Yale University in April. The tournament featured the top debate teams from public and private high schools
from throughout Connecticut. The girls debated as a team on the following
topics: Should U.S. Supreme Court Justices continue to serve life-long
terms?; Should hate speech be criminalized?; Should government funds go
towards competitive athletic programs in public schools? The girls repre- Guo, who will be attending Harsented their school very well.
vard University next year, got a
behind-the-scenes look at the
Volunteens and
spring sports teams federal government, met the
sponsored the annu- President, and spoke with legislators.
al WHHS campus
clean-up in March.
She is the second student from
About 75 students,
WHHS to be accepted into the
coaches and teachSenate Youth program. Abdulers volunteered
Razak Zachariah, who graduated
their time on a
from WHHS last year and now
weekend to prepare attends Yale University, served
the campus for
as a delegate in 2012.
spring.
TOP Group Teaches Through Service Learning
The WHHS TOP (Teen Outreach Program) group participated in variety of community service learning opportunities this year, including a hygiene drive/meal prep for a local teen shelter, spreading awareness on teen dating violence, and spreading autism awareness/participating in a walk for autism. Classroom discussions and
activities ranged from defining community, family, healthy relationships, and goal–setting/decision-making.
The curriculum provides a series of activities and techniques to help teens identify service opportunities, plan
service projects, and reflect on and learn from the service experience. Students are expected to participate in a
minimum of 20 hours of structured community service learning. Students plan to finish out the school year
raising awareness about teen dating violence and healthy relationships. The program is run by Family Centered Services of CT, a private, nonprofit community-based organization that facilitates evidence-based, positive youth development programs.
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SCHOOL NEWS
Freshmen Attend ‘Girls in STEM’ Workshop at Gateway
A group of 14 WHHS freshmen attended a Girls in STEM Workshop at Gatway Community College in April. West Haven girls won a structural engineering competition and learned a lot about opportunities in the STEM fields.
Girls who attended included: Alyza Barbieri, Cheyenne Bermudez, April
Bowen, On Ki Cheng, Evelyn Fabian, Amy Loja Marquez, Irvie Mumar,
Emma Murray, Brianna Rembert, Paige Sheridan, Rose Silver, Marilyn
Tran, Olivia Vining, and Maggie Yeh.
Students Recognized for Outstanding Artistic Ability
New Mr. Westie Crowned
The new WHHS Mr. Westie
is Brandon Bush, and the
Mr. Westie Pageant People's
Choice winner is Angelo
Cappetta.
All of the contestants of
April’s West Haven High
School Mr. Westie Pageant
put on a great show in April
that included dancing, singing, skits and other entertainment.
New Haven’s John Slade Ely House gallery displayed artwork from area high
schools from April 16-May 4. WHHS students Amal al-Harbi received the
Paint and Palette Club Award and $100, and Toni Chambers earned the John
Slade Ely House Award and $50. Suidy Jimenez, Carly Reynolds, Kim
Hyatt, Howard Powell, Franzel Pena, Natasha Torres, Cheyenne Zinker
and Gaudia Setal also participated in the show.
WHHS PTSA Looking For More Members
The WHHS PTSA has hosted a number of successful fundraisers this year,
including Tip A Teacher at Duffy’s Tavern and a book fair at Barnes and Noble. This year’s staff/student basketball game was on May 12. There’s still
time to join the PTSA. Email mjmr369@yahoo.com for information. The
group is looking to fill a corresponding secretary role. The PTSA meets on
the first Wednesday of every month in the conference room by the Little Theater at 6:30 p.m. We’ve begun meeting at 6 p.m. to plan Project Graduation.
The May 15 meeting featured a presentation on school security from the
WHHS administration and security team.
Athletes, Coach Honored
WHHS boys hockey Coach
Joe Morrell was named SCC
Coach of the Year for boys
hockey.
The following students were
recognized as All-League
Selections for the SCC Quinnipiac Division for their
sports: Ava Gambardella
for girls basketball; Mya
Berretta for girls hockey;
Gary Dudley for boys basketball; and Mike Savino
and Alex Scranton for boys
hockey.
Swimmers Honored for Record-Breaking Performances
WHHS swimmers Geordann Daguplo, Daniel Acosta, Max Padro and
Gaelen Rhoads were honored at a recent Board of Education meeting for
breaking the 200-yard Free Relay record. Padro also broke 3 individual records for the Butterfly, the 200-yard IM and the 500-yard Free.
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SCHOOL NEWS
Hockey Team Commended by CIAC Committee
The CIAC Ice Hockey Committee has officially commended the
WHHS ice hockey team for not receiving any major penalties
during the 2013-14 season. According to a letter from the
CIAC, “This demonstration of fine sportsmanship reflects positively on the school administration as well as the coaches and
athletes.”
WHHS culinary
students assisted
fourth-graders in
March’s Future
Chefs Challenge,
which asked
youngsters to create a sandwich
recipe and make
the dish during
the competition.
WHHS culinary students also visited the
University of New
Haven to meet with
members of the
National Society of
Minorities in Hospitality and talk about
their goals for the future.
Course Selections
School counselors have
completed the course
selection process with all
grades.
All students had an opportunity to meet with
their counselor individually and select courses to
reflect their college/
career pathway. There
will be no schedule
changes in the fall.
Parent Advisory Meeting
The last meeting of the year is May 27. The
PAC’s goal is to increase communication
among parents, school and community
regarding secondary school guidance
services. Contact Dr. Rose Paolino at x7118
rose.paolino@whschools.org if interested.
Rotary Honors Students
Rotary Club of West Haven April Students
of the Month are Melanie Reiss, Miya
Bidon, Mike Kiaunis and Geordann
Deguplo.
School Counselor Receives Award
WHHS counselor Dora Barnes has been
named the 2014 Margaret Addis Memorial
Scholar from the New England Association
for College Admission Counseling. Ms.
Barnes strives for all of her students to
have access to a college education.
Visit us on social media:
School District Facebook page:
facebook.com/whschools
Counseling Department page:
facebook.com/whhscounseling
School District Twitter page:
@whschools or
twitter.com/whschools
Academic Supports Available
Students should check their progress regularly via PowerSchool. Those who are
currently failing a class should meet with their teacher during office hours. School
Counselors are also available via appointment to discuss grades and interventions.
Academic Supports
Agenda/Organizer
Afterschool Hours
Peer Tutoring
Tutoring/Homework Help Center
Extracurricular Study Hall
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How?
Given to gr. 9 students in English class/
Student IPhone/REMIND 101
*Teacher Office Hours (Tchr. Classroom)
*Odysseyware Credit Recovery/D22
Room-F105/ Mrs. Palmer
Room D22: All Periods/Ms. Colucci
Room B104: 1:55-2:35pm/Mon. & Wed./
Mr. Luneau
SCHOOL NEWS
WHHS Shows Support for Milford’s Jonathan Law High School
Unsung Heroes Honored
CNA students held a blood drive May 2 and dedicated the effort to the
Jonathan Law High School community and Law student Maren
Sanchez. The American Red Cross noted that WHHS surpassed the collection goal, collecting 71 units of blood. A total of 115 students, faculty
and staff participated. Over 50 first-time donors signed on to be life-long
donors. The ARC collection's coordinator explained the community need
for blood is high and that 213 lives will be saved from the WHHS drive.
Tech Ed Department Chair
Garrett Grant and WHHS Assistant Principal Dana Martinez were recently honored
by the PTA Council as Unsung Heroes at the annual
Founders Day dinner. Grant
was chosen as the PTA CounAdditionally, WHHS students raised $506.85 for the Maren Sanchez Me- cil’s Unsung Hero, while Marmorial Fund by selling paper origami cranes and purple ribbons.
tinez was chosen as the
WHHS Unsung Hero. Dan
Students Visit Yale Science Labs
Shine, metals manufacturing
teacher at the high school,
A group of science students and
MC’d Grant’s award and proMrs. Poffenberger visited the Yale
duced a video with the stuUniversity Sterling Chemistry Ladents chronicling his contribuboratory in April to learn about curtions to the students of WHHS
rent undergraduate and graduateincluding comments by stulevel research in chemistry.
dents, alumni, and colleagues.
Students visited Professor Nilay
Multiple members of the
Hazari’s Inorganic Chemistry lab,
planations on x-ray crystallography WHHS community spoke
hearing about research that will
and NMR. In the Physical Chemis- about Martinez’s history with
lead to more energy-efficient and
try Lab of Professor Vaccaro, stu- WHHS and work with stucost-effective industrial processes.
dents saw simulations of thunder dents and staff members.
Students also met Professor Bruand lightning , along with a demondvig in his Biophysical Chemistry
Fine Arts Celebration
stration of how lasers are used in
Lab, which is developing new proVaccaro’s research.
The 3rd Annual Fine Arts
cesses for converting solar energy.
Students were intrigued with the Students ended the visit with a Celebration is set for May 29,
study of how natural organisms glass-blowing demonstration by 5-7 pm. The event features art
process solar energy and how Bru- Daryl Smith, who makes intricate by West Haven High School
dvig is trying to imitate that process glassware needed for specialized seniors. WHHS and Bailey
experiments in chemistry laborato- Middle School art students
artificially in the lab.
ries. Smith wowed students by will also create chalk art
When they toured instrumentation
making a beautiful multicolored drawings and sand art.
labs with Drs. Mercado and Paulglass marble in only minutes.
PACE Volunteers at
son, students received in-depth ex-
Band Offers Teachers Musical
‘Thank You’
WHHS band seniors decided to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week in
May by playing the theme song from
"Rocky" and giving teachers a
chance to burst through a “finish
line” as they entered the school.
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Ward-Heitmann House
PACE students recently took
their annual trip to the WardHeitmann House and raked
leaves and pulled weeds to
help clean the area. They also
took a tour of the house and
watched one of the women
restore an old dress and give a
history lesson of the house.
CLUB NEWS
Girl Up Club Continues Advocacy Work
VolunTeens visited the VA Hospital in West Haven
January 11th to deliver cards to patients.
WHHS Mock Trial Team
Sees Success in Competition
The WHHS Mock Trial Team
competed in the state-wide Civics
First Mock Trial high school
competition this winter, presenting a fictitious court case about a
train and car collision.
The WHHS team advanced by defeating Choate
Rosemary Hall on the first day of regionals at New
Haven Superior Court. Then the team beat Northeast Catholic, but lost a very close competition to
Ridgefield High School. The score was 97 – 95.
Brian Clifford and Catherine DePino served as
co-captains, and team members included Sierra
Santana, Alexis Severino, Kharl Reynaldo,
Susie Beyl, Jamie Kelly and Jesus Yanez. Santana had a perfect score on her opening statement
and DePino had a perfect score on her closing
statement.
The WHHS Girl Up Club, a member of the United
Nations Girl Up Program, focuses on improving lives
of girls around the world though education, awareness campaigns and fundraising. In March, members
showed the movie “Girl Rising.” Members also developed a partnership with the SCSU Women’s Studies department. Working with SCSU mentors will
enable members to attend educational conferences
and fundraise on the college campus to support local
and international programs that help struggling girls
and women. Stop by F-105 anytime to learn more. In
April, three members served on an SCSU panel to
educate college students on girls and activism.
DECA Events Deemed A Success
DECA members Leah Morrissey, Adriana Yanez
and Diana Yanez participated in the Rotary Club
Speech contest March 26. Morrissey placed second.
DECA events over the past few months have been
successful. A fundraiser was held at Walmart to save
for important events coming up. The Frozen Fantasy
Formal on Jan. 17th was one of the most successful
in recent years, drew 230 students, and raised over
$5,000. On Feb. 26, the DECA state competition was
held at the Aqua Turf with more than 50 events to
enter and more than 49 other schools competing.
In other news, Sydney Mursko, Olsen Briceno,
Alex Scranton, Austin Kozak, Amber Prion, Julia
Patterson, Nina Casalaina and Adriana Yanez attended the DECA Conference in Atlanta in
May. Prion, Casailna, Yanez, and Patterson competed while others attended leadership programs.
This year’s state competition started with 75
schools, with West Haven’s being one of the final
eight teams.
Mock trial helps students prepare for the rigors of
college in the area of collaboration, research and
public speaking. The team is coached by Ron Conlan, Pam Lyons, Jeff Newlby, and Sherri
Shore. Newlby and Shore were state “Mock Trial
Champions” while they were students at WHHS.
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CLUB NEWS
DTP Gains New Members
Developing Tomorrow’s Professionals helps young men develop skill-sets and personal principles necessary to graduate from
a four-year college. Its new members are: Claudio Geovanny
Quezada, Marquis Davon Joseph Lockhart, Stephen Yeu
Osei, Andres Pacheco, Kevin Arthur Armstrong, Adrian
Jordan Jaynes, Thomas Brim, Lorenzo Anthony Davis,
Franny Rafel Pena and Kevin Mercado. They will attend ten
sessions at Southern Connecticut State University this summer
and receive new laptops as a tool to help with their education.
The Unified Sports team participated in the
SCC Basketball Tournament January 27th
at the New Haven Athletic Center and also
the Bowling Tournament February 12 at
Woodlawn Bowling Alley in West Haven.
FBLA Visits Stew Leonard’s
The Future Business Leaders of America
had an interesting trip to Stew Leonard’s
grocery store in Norwalk this winter.
Learning and seeing the unique business
strategies and how Stew Leonard’s became
one of the most successful Connecticut
businesses was a valuable experience.
Stew has such varied product choices. The
traffic pattern they devised ensures the customer sees many products they produce
right at the store.
We will never forget their store policy: Rule 1: “The customer is always
right.” Rule 2:“If the customer is ever
wrong, read rule 1.”
Debate Team Succeeds at Tournament
The WHHS Debate Team performed very well recently in a Yale
Urban Debate League tournament at Yale University. Members
competed against Hillhouse High School, the Sound School, CoOp High School, and Career High School. WHHS junior Tatiana Gay won 3rd in the novice speakers category. WHHS senior
Yingxian Guo won 3rd in the experienced speakers category.
WHHS junior Jamie Kelley also performed very well.
Academic Integrity Committee Holds Essay Contest
The WHHS Academic Integrity Committee has announced essay contest winners. Junior Kharl Reynado won the $50 first
place prize for writing about how people who cheat and plagiarize can’t take satisfaction from a job well done and diminish
their own character. Sophomore Christina Chao won the $30
second prize for writing about those who cheat because of the
YOLO mindset (You Only Live Once) hurt their own future.
Junior Angela Riehl and Sophomore Jeremy Borelli both won
the $20 third place prize. Riehl wrote about how a person with
integrity consistently demonstrates honesty and truthfulness.
Borelli discussed how Abraham Lincoln demonstrated integrity
in fighting slavery and preserving the Union. Reynado’s essay
will now be submitted to the statewide Laws of Life Essay
Contest run by the School for Ethical Education.
Charter Members Inducted Into Leo Club
Nearly 20 WHHS students were inducted as charter members
of the new West Haven Leo Club, which is sponsored by the
local chapter of the Lions Club. The students will organize and
participate in community service projects and hope to help
some Bailey Middle School students join as well (the Leos are
for ages 12-18). The charter members of the new Leo Club are:
President Samantha D’Amico, Vice President Sarah Flynn,
Secretary Alice Li, Treasurer Maggie Yeh, Alyza Barbieri,
Michaela Caprio, Amy Loja, John Mongillo, Emma Murray, Olivia Nicolelli, Kharl Reynado, Nurul
Sauffian, Paige Sheridan, Heather Tingley, Matthew Tingley and Aaron Vaughn.
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CLUB NEWS
Writers Wanted
The Rostrum, the WHHS
newspaper, is looking for
writers. Please see newspaper
advisers
Mrs.
Brackenbury in F108 or
Mrs. Lynch, LMC. Remember that writing is the
primary basis upon which
your work, your learning,
and your intellect will be
judged—in college, in the
workplace, and in the
community.
Theatre Workshop
Announces New Season
Auditions will take place
September 10 and 11 in
the evening for “The
Laramie Project.” There
will be an informational
meeting on September 8
after school in the Little
Theatre. “The Laramie
Project” is about reaction
to the 1998 murder of
University of Wyoming
student Matthew Shepard,
who was gay, in Laramie,
Wyoming. Excerpts used
at auditions will be available online over the summer at www.whhstw.org.
The spring musical will be
“The Droswy Chaperone,”
with book by Bob Martin
and Don McKellar and
music and lyrics by Lisa
Lambert and Greg Morrison. It is a madcap parody
of the American musical
comedies of the 1920s.
Audition dates as well as
show dates will be announced soon. Check our
web page for updates.
SADD Club Activities Promote Safety Among Peers
The SADD Club (Students Against Destructive Decisions) sponsored the
Grim Reaper activity on May 8, in which over 50 staff and students were
considered “dead” during the school day. The initiative was intended to
make the school community aware of dangers of texting and driving as well
as drinking and driving.
On May 13, the rain clouds cleared, allowing the SADD Club, West Haven
Fire Department, Police Department and community businesses to perform
the Mock Car Crash for the junior and senior classes. The mock crash
served as a realistic depiction of what could happen when texting while driving or driving under the influence.
Luncheon, Movie on Tap for French Students
French students, including members of the new French club, have two exciting events planned. The first is a luncheon at New Haven’s Union League
Cafe on May 22, when a variety of the best authentic French cuisine in the
area will be consumed. The second is a movie night on June 13 from 5:308:30pm in the faculty lounge. Students will enjoy a dinner of quiche and
salad while watching the movie "La Vie en Rose," the story of French singer
Edith Piaf for $2. Please see Mrs. Reichert or a member of the French club if
you are interested in attending.
Scavenger Hunt Helps Grads
The Student Government sponsored
a scavenger hunt with six teams in
May to raise money for Project
Graduation. Teams performed various tasks across campus and ended
with a pizza party at Full Circle.
Teams raised over $250 for Project
Graduation. The winners are:
1st place: the boys tennis team
2nd place: Catherine DePino’s team
3rd place: Vicki Williams’ team
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COLLEGE REMINDERS
Portfolio sessions/Student Success Plans
By the end of May, all juniors should have met with their counselor
for their individual portfolio session (parents are welcome) and
completed course selection for senior year. If you did not, please
make an appointment to see your school counselor. Remember,
your official rank for college will be based upon completion of your
junior year.
Naviance Reminders
The School Counseling Department held Parent College/Career
Pathways Night in May to offer
presentations on the PSAT and
what it means for SAT preparation and college planning. In
March, counselors held College
Planning Night, with college representatives giving an inside look
at the admissions process.
Common App Workshop
College-bound juniors, check your
email and Naviance Home Page this
summer for Common App Workshop information. It will be held the
end of August. Seats will be limited.
Remember to utilize Naviance, not only for your college/career
search but also for special events/programs taking place specifically
for your grade and during the summer months. Check your email
and Naviance Home Page at least once a week. Juniors, begin to
develop your college list and visit campuses this summer. Use
Naviance’s College Search for help and www.cappex.com for resources
and
checklists.
Visit
Naviance
at
https://
connection.naviance.com/westhaven.
“It’s Part of Their Digital Footprint”
1 in 10 admissions officers from the top 500 colleges check out applicants’ social networking profiles during their decision-making
process. In addition, approximately half of employers screen applicants’ social media presences. (2011 ASCD)
Campus Connection Visit a Success
The School Counseling Department offered an overnight excursion
to sophomore and junior students at the end of April. Nearly 50 students explored colleges in Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia.
Juniors considering attending a 4-year college should take the SAT Tests this spring. Students interested in
highly competitive schools should consider taking SAT II subject tests. Check with your college of interest
as to what SAT II tests are required. Testing Accommodations: Any student eligible for testing accommodations for the ACT or SAT need to see their school counselor for an application. The application
needs to be filed at least 4-6 weeks before the test date. Register: www.collegeboard.com
SAT Test Dates
(2014)
June 1
Registration Deadlines
Late Registration
Deadlines
May 2
May 17
SENIORS/ACT: The ACT has become another option for most college admissions. Many students take the
ACT to see if they score at a higher level than the SAT. The ACT is more of an academically orientated test
compared to the SAT. The ACT is given at nearby schools. Register: www.act.org
ACT Test Dates (2014)
June 8
Registration Deadlines
May 3
Late Registration
Deadlines
May 4-17
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SCHOOL NEWS
Sandy Hook Fundraiser
Runs through May 23
Bracelets are being sold at
WHHS to benefit the Sandy
Hook playground being
built at the beach in West
Haven. They will be on sale
for $3 through May 23.
Students Add Their Voice to Global Movement
Students in two Women's Changing Roles classes at WHHS organized an
event May 15 to support the girls who were kidnapped from their school in Nigeria. The students wrote speeches, made flyers and posters, and collected a
group of over 300 students to wear blue and take a group photo to put on a
Twitter account they have created. They hoped to connect classroom lessons to
real-world situations and take a stand on an important issue. The message in
the photo, #bringbackourgirls, is one that's being used across the Internet. “I
am so excited by their dedication to this cause and the maturity they have
shown in planning this event,” said Women’s Changing Roles teacher Jeanne
Palmer. “These students mobilized quickly and went to work researching the
issue and brainstorming ways they could take action.”
New Teacher Web Pages Online
WHHS teachers have been creating or
updating their teacher web pages on the
WHHS website, whhs.whschools.org.
Find them under the “School Staff” tab
and then click “teacher web pages.”
Junior Prom King and Queen
Thomas Nelson and Erin Collins were
named the king and queen of the WHHS
junior prom.
Student Snags Prize in Open
Government Essay Contest
Energy Expert Speaks
to Science Classes
WHHS junior Hailey Dias won
$50 for Honorable Mention in the
Connecticut Foundation for Open
Government 2014 essay contest.
Robert Poulson, the president of the National Foundation for Energy Education, spoke to environmental
science students and engineering students on May 1.
Dias wrote about the idea of
school administrators requiring
students to provide their social
media passwords if investigating
bullying allegations.
Student to Attend DECA
Marketing Academy
CFOG, a nonprofit educational
organization, sponsors the essay
contest each year to encourage
thought and debate among students on public and freedom of
information issues and to increase
student knowledge of the value of
open government in a democratic
society.
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Madly Lima will attend the
Summer Leadership Academy (Dobbs Ferry Campus)
in June. There will be corporate visits on campus
while she attends various
classes: Marketing Careers,
Matching Personalities to
Careers, Entrepreneurship
Ecosystem, Finance & Accounting, and Leadership &
Personal Branding.
SCHOOL NEWS
New Online Payment System for Meals
2013-2014 Dates to Remember
May 21-23
May 21
May 21
May 27
May 28, 29
May 29
May 30, June 6
May 30
June 3
June 4
June 5
June 7
June 10
June 11
June 11
June 12
June 13-15
June 13-18
June 16
June 16-19
June 17
June 21
June 23
June 23
June 23-24
AP Testing
Rotary Scholar-Athlete Luncheon
Choral Concert
Academic Awards Ceremony,
Auditorium 8:20am
Children’s Theater Production
Fine Arts Festival, Savin Rock
Conference Center
GRAC May Madness Basketball Tourney
National Honor Society Sleepout
Solar Cooker Contest (June 5 raindate)
WHHS Honors Awards Ceremony,
Westwoods, 9am
Senior Band Concert
Senior Prom, Villa Bianca
“Fashion Fusion” Fashion Show
Top Twenty Luncheon
Sr. Scholarship Night, Westwoods, 69pm
Senior Directed Play
Charlotte Bacon Playground Events
Senior Final Exams
Senior Night
Underclass Final Exams
Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
Luncheon
Alumni Band Concert (tentative)
Last Day of School
Graduation, 6pm
Project Graduation – Jewish
Community Center
New WHHS Website Launches
Visit the new WHHS website at whhs.whschools.org.
Find an easy-to-use calendar, school news, announcements, videos and more.
EdgePrep Program a Success
The SAT/ACT Prep Course EdgePrep program, which
started March 29, drew 18 students. Participants continued working on the program through April to prepare for
the May 3 SAT and June 14 ACT. The program will be
offered again this summer or fall to seniors. Check Naviance and your e-mail for registration information.
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My School Bucks is the new online payment system for parents to apply money to their students
meal account. We no longer use PaySchool. Visit
https://www.myschoolbucks.com to register. You
will need your student's ID number. Money remaining on your PaySchool account should have automatically transferred over to your My School
Bucks account. Once you’ve signed up, fund your
student’s account via the mySchoolBucks website
or mobile app, which is for iPhone and Android.
WHHS Athletic Director Honored
WHHS Athletic Director Jonathan Capone was
recognized with the Robert Duncanson
“Meritorious Service Award” by the Connecticut
Association of Athletic Directors for his contributions to sports at WHHS and at the state level.
WHHS Athletes Recognized in Newspaper
WHHS freshman hockey player Mya Berretta
was named Saturday's Star for the New Haven
Register in January. She scored all six goals in the
Westies' 6-5 win over Hand and scored 60 goals
this season during 18 games.
WHHS basketball player Gary Dudley was also
recognized by the New Haven Register in January. He was named the male New Haven County
Athlete of the Week by the newspaper.
WHHS Students Celebrated at Black
Heritage Celebration
Ten students were honored at City Hall Feb. 26 at
the 19th Annual Black Heritage Celebration,
which was presented by the West Haven Black
Heritage Committee and the Office of Mayor Edward M. O’Brien. The students are:
Academic Excellence/Most Improved: Jaisha
Gore, grade 9, and Mark Beavers, grade 10.
Leadership/Positive Attitude: Lauren Lewis,
grade 9, Cailynn Joyner, grade 10.
Perfect Attendance: Jacques Stockton, grade 9,
Stephen Osei, grade 10.
Essay “My Life’s Vision and Goals”: Alice Obas,
Jesus Yanez, Cindy Li and Toni Chambers, all
grade 11.
“Blue & White . . . Up All Night!”
WEST HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OF 2014
PROJECT GRADUATION
* A SUBSTANCE-FREE * ALL NIGHT *
* POST-GRADUATION * CELEBRATION *
Monday, June 23, 2014 – Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Jewish Community Center, Woodbridge
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Cash Cube
Time Capsule
DJ/Karaoke
Yoga
Zumba
Buddy Photos
Extreme Obstacle Course
Wallyball
Racquetball
Swimming
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3 on 3 Basketball
Card Readings
Hair Braiding
Game Show Mania
Salad & Deli Bar
Rita’s Italian Ice
Pizza Party
Chinese Food Hour
Hypnotist
Soccer
Dodgeball
Volleyball
Floor Hockey
Tai Chi
Temporary Tattoo’s
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Prizes
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BECOME A SPONSOR OR VOLUNTEER TODAY!!!
Your donation may be in goods, services, time, or cash/check
(Payable to: Project Graduation)
Platinum ($500); Gold ($350); Silver ($200); Bronze ($100); Patron ($50);
SAY YES - and volunteer at the Jewish Community Center on June 23, 2014.
To volunteer or for questions/comments:
Call 937-4360 ext. 7109 or email pamela.gardner@whschools.org
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Mission Statement
We at West Haven High School
Commit to an education that promotes critical thinking, communication and problem
solving.
Advocate the development of student talent, as well as collaboration with parents
and the local community.
Reinforce the values of mutual respect,
courtesy and diversity.
Encourage students to develop responsibility, accountability and self-discipline.
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