grizz december 2014 - Goffstown School District

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GRIZZ
VOLUME 27 EDITION 4
DECEMBER/JANUARY 2014/15
P R I N C I P A L’ S M E S S A G E
IN THIS ISSUE
•Student Services
•FAFSA Filing Workshop
•the GAP
•Art Club’s Jewelry & Handcraft Sale
•Performing Arts Events
•Arts & Activities
•Successful NHS Blood Drive
•50th Anniversary Time Capsule
•Yearbook Special Offer
•Athletics
•Semester I Exam Schedule
BEST
HIGH SCHOOLS
SILVER
2014
We have had an extremely successful fall at Goffstown High School. This month’s
GRIZZ is full of students who have been recognized for their accomplishments.
Congratulations to the following GHS Musicians whose auditions placed them in the
following 2015 NH All-State Music Festival Ensembles:
2015 All-State Band Molly Collimore
Isabelle Poliquin (State High Score on the Bari-
tone Saxophone.)
2015 All-State Orchestra
Stuart Goldstein
2015 All-State Mixed Chorus
Isabel Hills
Jess Langlois
Emily Lescatre
Sam Little
Cody Murphy
All-State Treble Chorus
Sarah Conley
Madison Osburn
Please see a detailed list of award winners inside the Athletics section of the GRIZZ.
Further congratulations to the following student athletes for being named All-State
members in their respective sports:
Cross Country
Cross Country
Cross Country
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Field Hockey
Field Hockey
All-State
All-State
All-State
All-State
All-State First Team
All-State First Team
All-State Second Team
Cody Murphy
Jackson Brannen
Rebecca Zylak
Liberty Gendron
Tori Florence
Olivia St. Jean
Tori Stout
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE......................................................continued on page 2
Goffstown High School, Wallace Road, Goffstown, NH 03045
603-497-4841
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Boys’ Soccer
All-State Second Team
Colin Gonzales
Boys’ Soccer
All-State Second Team
Sam Heidenreich
Boys’ Soccer
All-State Honorable Mention
Maxx Chambers
Boys’ Soccer
All-State Honorable Mention
Kyle LeCour
Girls’ Soccer
All-State First Team
Nicole Nanof
VolleyballAll-State First TeamRene Roggenbuck
Football - Stay tuned (not yet released)
Congratulations to Ryan Roggenbuck, Kat Deabill, Bryanna Voydatch, Caitlin Keith, Christina Choquette and Isabelle Elsasser along
with teacher and coach Heather Welsh on qualifying for season 31 of Granite State Challenge. A total of 54 teams competed with
18 moving on to the next round. Goffstown High School will compete against Mascoma Valley Regional High School. The winner
of the match will compete in the televised edition of Granite State Challenge against Bishop Guertin on Saturday, January 10th at 9
a.m. at NHPTV in Durham.
Goffstown High School was recently named to the 5th Annual AP District Honor Roll by the College Board. Goffstown High School
is one of six schools in New Hampshire and only 547 across the United States and Canada to receive this recognition.
The commitment and dedication shown by Guidance Counselor, Marian Akey who coordinates the AP experience at GHS, the Advanced Placement teaching team, and all of our passionate and hard working students is worthy of this recognition. Congratulations
to the students who have taken the initiative to challenge themselves through this rigorous, academic experience.
Thank you to all the individuals who help provide the rich and diverse opportunities to our GHS students.
I wish you and your family all the best this Holiday Season.
Regards,
Francis J. McBride
Left: Emma Pinard and Aly LeBlanc, Co-Chairs
of the GHS Art Club’s 5th Annual Jewelry &
Handcraft Sale are busy preparing displays for
the three upcoming sale days which begin this
Thursday, December 4th. New items have been
added this year, including: hats, gloves, book
markers and vintage magnets. The club’s members have been working since September to
prepare for this huge event that is open to the
public.
See the full page advertisment with all dates and
times on page 5 of this newsletter
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I N F O R M AT I O N
ALUMNI & STAFF NEWS
CLASS MATERIALS NEEDED
University of Southern Maine freshman outside hitter Jessica Williamson (GHS 2014) has been selected as the 2014
Rookie of the Year by the volleyball coaches of the Little
East Conference. Williamson was also named to a spot on
the All-Conference second team.
The Art Department Can Use:
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Broken or no longer wanted jewelry, chain belts and
similar items for the jewelry classes.
Home, Interior Design and Architecture type magazines
for interior design classes.
Williamson is the first Southern Maine player to win a major LEC postseason award since 2004. “Jess is an amazing athlete and she genuinely loves the game,” commented
first-year head coach Diane Newell. “She brings an infectious enthusiasm with her everyday to the court. The team
loves playing with her and they feel they feed off her energy, enthusiasm and explosiveness,” added Newell.
You may leave items at the main office.
CALENDAR
December
1
School Board Meeting 7pm Info Center
4
Art Club Annual Jewelry Sale 2-6pm A-1
4
NHHEAF Financial Aid Night 6:30pm Info Center
5
Art Club Annual Jewelry Sale 12-6pm A-1
5
NO SCHOOL- Teacher’s Workshop
5
GHS Performing Arts presents: “A Children’s
Nutcracker” 7:30pm Theater
6
GHS Performing Arts presents: “A Children’s
Nutcracker” 2pm and 7:30pm Theater
10
Meet the Basketball Coaches Night 6:30pm
Theater
11
GHS Music Winter Concert 7pm Theater
12
Art Club Annual Jewelry Sale 2-6pm A-1
15
School Board Meeting 7pm Info Center
17
Maple Ave Winter Concert 7pm Theater
18
GHS Music Winter Concert 7pm Theater
19
Progress Reports Sent Home
23
Last Day of School Before Holiday Recess
24-1/2 Holiday Recess- NO SCHOOL
January
5
School Reopens
5
School Board Meeting 7pm Info Center
14
Town Bond Hearing and Budget Committee Meeting 6:30 Theater
15
NHS Induction
19
Martin Luther King Day- NO SCHOOL
19
School Board Meeting 7pm Info Center
22
Poetry Out Loud 6:30pm
27-30 Midterm Exams
28
8th Grade Parent Night 6:30pm
29
NHHEAF/FAFSA Workshop 6pm Info Center
30
Quarter Ends
31
GSB Deliberative Session 10am Theater
February
2
School Board Meeting 7pm Info Center
4
Town Deliberative Session 7pm
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Report Cards Sent Home
Do you know an alumni or staff member with an achievement, feat or accomplishment that is newsworthy, or that
would be great to share with the GHS community? If
so, send the information along to Lynn Cavagnaro, Principal’s Administrative Assistant, at: lcavagnaro@goffstown.k12.nh.us. Be sure to include the year of graduation.
GHS P HONE O P T IO NS
Goffstown High School Phone #: 497-4841
Dial:
1
2
3
4
Staff Directory (say the name of the person you want to reach)
Attendance Secretary
General Delivery Mailbox
Other Options:
1
Adult Education
2
Athletics
3
Facilities Director
4
Guidance Office
5
Health Office
6
Special Education
7
Principal McBride
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Back to Main Menu
Go to the GHS website for daily announcements, the school calendar, links to staff and other important information.
www.goffstown.k12.nh.us
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S T U D E N T S E RV I C E S
Student Services Staff
Guidance Counselors
Joyce Lewis: Students with last names A-Com
Cheryl Serodio: Students with last names Con-Gra
Shara Morrison: Students with last names Gre-Man
John Webb: Students with last names Mao-R
Marian Akey: Students with last names S-Z
Laura Rogers -Guidance Coordinator
Lisa Horne-School Psychologist
Irma Robinson-Secretary
Valerie Chess-Secretary/Power School Office
Betsy Myrdek-Data Manager
SCHOLARSHIP PAGE
Scholarship applications are beginning to be posted on the internet
and mailed to the Guidance Office. We post all of the scholarship information we receive on Naviance. In order to access this
information, have your student log into Naviance Family Connection and review the opportunities under the “Scholarships” tab with
you. Local scholarships will be uploaded in early March.
APPOINTMENTS & COLLEGE MAILINGS
Appointments & College Mailings: Seniors who have not yet
scheduled an appointment with their counselors to discuss transition plans for life after high school, should do so as soon as possible. January and February deadlines are approaching. Please
FINANCIAL AID
remember to bring your orange folder. Also, the Guidance Office
Financial Aid: NHHEAF’s Financial Aid Information Night will needs two weeks lead time in order to write letters of recommenbe held on Thursday, December 4th from 6:30-8:00 pm. This dation, gather your materials and send your information to colpresentation is designed for the parents of juniors and seniors leges and universities. Please be timely with your requests.
(though anyone may attend) in order to share information about
FRESHMEN CLASSROOM VISITS
college financial planning and resources.
Guidance Visits to History Classes in November: Guidance counThe FAFSA4caster is an online tool designed to assist in the selors worked with freshmen in November to help them set up
financial aid process by providing an estimate of eligibility for accounts in Naviance and complete on-line personality inventofinancial aid. It also offers a variety of tools that can help in the ries. The information generated will help students learn more
navigation of the financial aid process. To access it, visit www. about careers that encompass their interests and strengths. Ultimately, students will learn about which college majors typically
fafsa4caster.ed.gov.
support those career interests and which colleges and universities
offer those majors. Please encourage your freshman to log into
FAFSA FILING WORKSHOP
Naviance Family Connection (username is typically the student’s
If you are interested in receiving support while filing out the home email and password is the standard password your student
FAFSA form, the New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance uses at school) and share the results with you.
Foundation will be at GHS on the evening of January 29th in
order to help parents complete this critical financial aid form.
Please call Laura Rogers at 660-5306 in order to make a reservation for either the 6-7 or 7-8 time slots. Filers will need to
bring current tax information in order to submit the FAFSA.
There are uses to adversity, and they don’t
reveal themselves until tested. Whether
it’s serious illness, financial hardship, or
the simple constraint of parents who speak
limited English, difficulty can tap unexpected strengths.
~Sonia Sotomayor
SENIOR ALUMNI PANEL
The Annual Alumni Panel is scheduled for Tuesday January 6th
(snow date of January 7th) from 9:45-11:00 in the Step Room.
Any GHS graduate from the class of 2014 who is interested in
talking with this year’s seniors, should contact Student Services
at 660-5306 or email Laura Rogers at lrogers@goffstown.k12.
nh.us. Seniors interested in attending should come to the Guidance Office during the month of December in order to sign up
and obtain a pass. Students may only attend with teacher permission.
PLANNING CALENDAR
12/4/14 (TH)
1/6/15 (T)
1/28/15(W)
1/29/15 (TH)
3/5/15 (TH)
NHHEAF Financial Aid Night 6:30-8:00pm
Alumni Panel- Step Room 9:45-11:00
8th Grade Parent Night 6:30-8:30 pm (Snow Date is 1/29/15)
NHHEAF FAFSA filing workshop for parents of seniors (6:00-7:00pm OR 7:00-8:00 pm)
NHHEAF College Information Night for Juniors & Parents 6:30-8:00pm
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the GAP
The GAP at GHS
Goffstown Adult Education Program Adult Diploma, GED, Lifelong Learning
27 Wallace Road Goffstown, NH 03045
Bill Ryan--- 603-660-5302
Your Name:
Course Registration
Address:
Date of Birth:
Town:
Spring Semester 2015
Zip:
Email address:
Day Phone:
Evening Phone:
Tuition to be paid by cash, check or money order payable to Goffstown School District – GAP
These Courses meet
Tuesday or Thursday
Great Book Discussion-“Snow
Falling on Cedars”
Genre
Elective
Instructor
P.Galamaga
Earn
Credit
1/2
Day
Tuesday
Start and End
Dates
Feb.10-April 7
Time
7-8pm
Tuition
$100
US History
Academic
SAT-English
Elective
D.Pare
1
Tuesday
Feb.10-June 2
3-5pm
$160
P.Galamaga
1/4
Tuesday
Feb.10-April 7
4-6pm
$75
GED/HiSet-Language
Creative Cuisine for Beginners
N/A
M.Therriault
N/A
Tuesday
Feb.10-June 2
6-8pm
$30
Elective
E.Greenland
1/2
Tuesday
Feb.10-April 21
6-8pm
$100+25
Chemistry
Academic
L.Hamel
1
Tuesday
Feb.10-June 2
6-8pm
$175
Physical Science(MythBusters)
Academic
C.Lauzon
1/2
Tuesday
Feb.10-April 21
3-5pm
$100
SAT-Math
Elective
K.Sargent
1/4
Thursday
Feb.12-April 9
6-8pm
$75
Algebra
Academic
K.Sargent
1
Thursday
Feb.12-June 4
3-5pm
$160
Geometry
Academic
D.Kalloger
1
Thursday
Feb.12-June 4
3-5pm
$160
Biology
Academic
K.Greeb
1
Thursday
Feb.12-June 4
6-8pm
$175
English
Academic
P.Galamaga
1
Thursday
Feb.12-June 4
3-5pm
$160
GED/HiSet-Math
N/A
B.Carey
N/A
Thursday
Feb.12-June 4
6-8pm
$30
Backyard Birding
Elective
N.Lambert
1/2
Thursday
March19-May28
5-7pm
$100
$100
Digital Photoshop
Elective
R.Caradonna
1/2
Thursday
Feb.12-April 23
3:455:45pm
Creative Welding
Elective
R.Caradonna
1/2
Thursday
Feb.12-April 23
6-8pm
$100+$50
Enrichment
Open to 16+
N/A
Check web
site
By appoint.
By appoint.
$30.00 per
hour
J.Lewis
N/A
By appoint.
By appoint.
By appoint.
Free
Enrichment
S. Jutras
N/A
Tues &Thurs
Feb.10-March19
6-8pm
Free
Creative Cuisine for Beginners
Enrichment
E.Greenland
N/A
Tuesday
Feb.10-April 21
6-8pm
$75+25
Great Book Discussion-“Snow
Falling on Cedars”- on
GTV(channel 16)
Enrichment
P.Galamaga
N/A
Tuesday
Feb.10-April 7
7-8pm
Free
Computer Basics
Enrichment
M.Engelsen
N/A
Tuesday
Feb.10-March24
6-8pm
$85
Intro to Robotics
Enrichment
M.Przekaza
N/A
Tuesday
Feb.10-April 21
6-8pm
$85
6:30-8pm
$85
6-7pm
$75
Music-private lessons
Music
Career Exploration
Enrichment
Emergency Prepare-CERT
Training
What to do When I’m 65
Enrichment
R.Cathcart
N/A
Tuesday
Feb.10-April 21
Nutrition/Wellness
Enrichment
L.Federico
N/A
Tuesday
April 7,14,21
Yoga
Enrichment
L.Federico
N/A
Thursday
Feb.12-April 23
3-4:15pm
$85
Hip-Hop Dance
Enrichment
C.Lauzon
N/A
Thursday
Feb.12-April 23
6-7:15pm
$85
Digital Photoshop
Enrichment
R.Caradonna
N/A
Thursday
Feb.12-April 23
3:455:45pm
$85
Creative Welding
Enrichment
R.Caradonna
N/A
Thursday
Feb.12-April 23
6-8pm
$85+$50
No Classes the weeks of Feb. 23 to 27 and April 27 to May 1
Registration is secured with payment in full. You will be contacted ONLY if a class is cancelled or full.
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ARTS & AC T IV IT IES
VISUAL ARTS
The first Online Art Gallery
of the 2014-15 school year
was recently posted on the
GHS website. If you have
not had a chance to open the
gallery from the email link
that you were sent, be sure to take some time in the
coming days to view samples of the work that students
produced during first quarter. Based on the quality and
creativity of that work, quarter 2 promises some high
level learning and wonderful project results.
GHS STRING WORKSHOP FOR
ORCHESTRA STUDENTS:
On Wednesday October 29, the GHS string students spent the day with Ms. Lieberman, a resident of Newtown. She composed a string orchestra work in tribute to the 12/4/12 shooting victims in her town “Newtown
Peace Anthem”, in addition to producing memorial string concerts nationwide, one year after the shooting.
Ms. Lieberman has taught creative musicianship and American and world
string styles in school residencies and teacher training across the United States
and abroad, as a well as The Julliard School.
Our seniors who are applying for a major in an art area
are highly focused on preparing their 15-25 works
and their artist statement for their portfolio, which is
required in addition to all of the standard application
materials.
Students improvised in small groups, they learned new techniques about vibrato, string crossings and how to incorporate these techniques in the different style of music they play. They learned about technology for strings. They
also practiced two pieces which were composed by Julie Lyonn Lieberman:
French Roast and Bollywood Strings.
The art teachers are in the process of selecting work to
represent GHS in the state level of the Scholastic Art
Awards Program. The deadline is December 22nd and
the process involves teacher registration, taking digital
images of the works, formatting, on line registration
and entry forms. The actual adjudication will take
place on January 10th and 11th of 2015.
Even though it was a long day, it was very inspiring to students. You may
have noticed a string student playing his instrument while waiting for his bus
outside on that day.
Here are a couple of quotes from students:
“She was really nice and fun to work with.”
“I thought it was cool to meet the person who wrote the songs we are playing.”
“She taught us how to improvise and sight read better.”
THE CHILDREN’S NUTCRACKER AT GOFFSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
A UNIQUE PERFORMANCE AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATION
The GHS Movement and Dance Company presents the 2nd annual “Children’s Nutcracker” on Friday, December 5th at 7:30 PM and
Saturday, December 6th at 2:00 and 7:30 PM.
This Children’s Nutcracker is a collaboration lead by the GHS Performing Arts Movement and Dance Company. Working alongside
the YMCA Dance Program, The Manchester Community Music School, Goffstown Main Street, The Ninth State Dance Company,
and local schools, this unique production delights families with kids of all ages. Inside of 60-minutes, this Nutcracker shares the spirit
of the production in an accessible, narrated performance featuring students, local celebrities, and professional musicians. Including a
new cast of characters as well as some familiar faces, this year’s Nutcracker holds some surprises!
Joined by professional musicians and father and daughter duo Charles and Elizabeth Blood, this special performance offers a unique
“four-hands” piano presentation of Tchaikovsky’s composition. The two seasoned pianists will perform this beloved score on the
GHS concert grand piano live at each performance. As the Performance Coordinator and Piano Faculty at the Manchester Community
Music School, Ms. Blood’s recent performances in the Greater Boston area includes collaborations with Opera Providence, Boston
Midsummer Opera, New England Light Opera and the Tanglewood Festival Chorus. Justin McCarthy received his Doctor of Music
degree from Boston University and has given recitals in Houston, Dallas, New York, Boston, Ireland, the Czech Republic, and the
Philippines.
The Children’s Nutcracker features little dancers from the YMCA Allard Center’s Dance Program as Mother Ginger’s Polichinelles.
Ballroom children and featured Land of Sweets dancers reign from Maple Avenue Elementary, Bartlett Elementary, and New Boston
Central School, thus including children from every school in the Goffstown School District.
Performances are Friday, December 5th at 7:30 PM and Saturday, December 6th at 2:00 and 7:30 PM at the Hieber Theater. Tickets
are $8 for students and seniors, $10 for adults, and may be purchased at the GHS Office and local businesses in Goffstown. For more
information about the “Children’s Nutcracker,” contact Tina Philibotte at tphilibotte@goffstown.k12.nh.us.
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ARTS & AC T IV IT IES
GHS Performing Arts
2014 - 2015 Performances
GHS Dance presents
A Children’s Nutcracker
December 5, 2014 7:30pm $10/8
December 6, 2014 2:00 and 7:30pm $10/8
GHS Music presents
Winter Concerts
December 11 & 18, 2014 7:00pm $5/3
GHS Performing Arts presents February 13-­‐21, 2015 $12/8
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ARTS & AC T IV IT IES
ART CLUB
GRANITE STATE CHALLENGE
November has been a flurry of acOn Novemtivity for the members of this club.
ber 16th, six
Along with our regular meetings and
GHS
stuworkshop activities, we have been
dents partichard at work designing and creating
ipated in the
jewelry, wire and beaded book markqualifying
ers, gift tags and vintage magnets
round
for
for our upcoming annual sales dates.
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2014-15
Unique to the sale this year will be a $1-$5 sale items bin. There
season
of
are lots of great items in that bin to fill stockings or to use as a
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newsletter shows a small sample of some of the great items that we
State Chalwill have for sale. The money raised from the annual sales helps
to support our active group of close to fifty members as we hold
lenge. The
workshops, do community service and go on an arts related field
qualifying
trip in the spring.
round was held at Plymouth State University. Seniors Kat Deabill, Caitlin Keith, Ryan Roggenbuck, Bry Voydatch, and Isabelle
In November we missed two workshops due to no school days. Elsasser, and sophomore Christina Choquette, took a written
Recently, we spent two after school workshop sessions working exam, which included questions on science, math, history, and
on designing and making a dream catcher that each member could
New Hampshire trivia. The GHS team competed against 53 other
personalize with colors, beads, charms, feathers and other materials to make it uniquely their own. It was really interesting to see so schools for one of 16 spots for the current season.
many dream catchers in one place at the same time.
The GHS Granite State Challenge team placed 18th out of 54
Planned for December is a painting where we will be creating a schools. They will advance to a playoff round on January 8th. If
winter scene using a resist method and only one color. The process they win the playoff round, the team will then compete in the telecreates a very chaming image that allows each person to personal- vised portion of the 2014-15 season.
ize it as they develop the scene. We will be sharing some of our
results in the February GRIZZ. Later in the month, we will be making some of our own holiday gifts to give or maybe even keep for
ourselves.
Plans for January include a colorful segmented mural that will
eventually be displayed somewhere in the school.
QUEBEC & FRANCE
Planning Meeting for Travel to Quebec and/or France!
Monday, December 15 - 6:30pm in Room 100
Last call for travelers:
$2650 - seven days Paris/Versailles
$425 - three days Quebec city
Contact Abbie Andrew for information.
aandrew@goffstown.k12.nh.us
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
Poetry Out Loud 2015
The night of January 22nd, 2015 will feature young poet presentations as an introductory element to the showcasing of our top
poetry presentations at various grade levels under the program
banner of Poetry Out Loud. Please join us for this event from
6:30 to 8:30 as we embark upon the high art of poetry recitation.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
NHS Red Cross Blood Drive-One of our most
successful fall blood drives 124 useable pints collected!
National Honor Society members in conjunction with the American Red Cross, conducted another successful Blood Drive on
Wednesday, November 19th. Thank you to all of our courageous
donors and to volunteers who helped to facilitate this vitally important initiative. Great job GHS—your generosity is unmatched!
Induction
We will hold our National Honor Society Induction on Thursday,
January 15th in the Goffstown High School Information Center.
We will publish a list of new members in the February Grizz.
Academic Support
As a reminder, there are numerous opportunities for students to receive academic support. Connect with an NHS tutor before, during and after school. Additionally, students can access the NHS
Homework Help resource remotely through our district Moodle
site. Questions submitted by 8pm online will be answered the
same day.
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ARTS & AC T IV IT IES
FBLA Raises Funds for UNICEF
In October ,GHS Future Business Leaders of America completed our annual Trick or Treat for UNICEF fundraiser.
Students used the orange Trick or Treat boxes provided by UNICEF to collect change. Students in FBLA learn that
practicing philanthropy is an essential piece of business management and this annual event is one way we can apply
what we learn. This year, our group was able to raise over $200.00!
GHS FBLA School Store Receives New iPad!
This fall, Mrs. Scarlett completed the grant application process provided by Donors
Choose for a new iPad. We were all elated to learn our school school was selected to
receive a brand new iPad to manage store inventory, create new promotions, keep accurate accounting records and use as our new cash register/point of sale system! This
new technology will bring our school store operations to a whole new level! Thank you
to US Cellular who sponsored our iPad!
School Store Offers Gift Giving Ideas!
Not sure what to get that special someone for the holidays? Why not visit the GHS
School Store and pick out a great new GHS hoodie, or a warm pair of GHS sweatpants?
Now through December 22nd, the GHS School Store is running its Annual Holiday
Sale!
GHS Hoodie - $22.00
GHS Sweatpants - $18.00
GHS T-shirt - $10.00
GHS Baseball T-shirt - $12.00
Come visit us in the school store!
GHS FBLA Annual Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army!
GHS FBLA will be bell ringing for the Salvation Army on December 13th from 10am – 2pm. Come on down to visit us!
GOFFSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL 50th ANNIVERSARY TIME CAPSULE
A small group of teachers and staff gathered on the hill leading down to the river in
1964. Their goal: to bury a time capsule about their students that a future generation
would uncover. This was Goffstown High School’s last year at its downtown location.
In 1965, the town would dedicate a new high school at 27 Wallace Road. The old
school building would eventually be repurposed for senior housing, and soon, the old
time capsule was all but forgotten.
Fast-forward fifty years to 2014… as far as we know the time capsule remains buried
in the spot it was originally located. Students and staff at the new Goffstown High
School have formed a club to honor their school building’s upcoming 50th anniversary. Club members recently visited the site of the old school building with retired
GHS teacher Mr. Battey, who showed us the location where he believes the capsule
rests. We are all very curious about what students from half a century ago wanted us to
know about them and we are planning a day to go out with a metal detector to look for any signs of the item.
The 50th Anniversary Club has also decided that our high school on Wallace Road needs a time capsule of its own, with memorabilia
that represents the life of teens in 2015. A school yearbook will go into the capsule and our first donated item, a broken cell phone, will
also be included. Goffstown students recently completed a survey to determine what other favorite people, places, and things should be
represented. The club is culling those “populars” so that the creation of a modern time capsule can begin in earnest. The heirloom will
be kept in the new school archives. If all goes well, the club will create a visible monument in collaboration with the art and shop departments so generations to come will remember our time capsule.
What should members of the GHS community in 2065 know about students today? Anyone who would like to join the club, has knowledge of the old time capsule, would like to participate in the new time capsule project, or wants to learn more about other projects associated with the school’s anniversary, should contact GHS librarian Melissa Mannon at mmannon@goffstown.k12.nh.us.
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YE A RBOOK
Order Your Goffstown High School Nisa ‘Tin 2015 Yearbook Today!
Calling all Seniors!
Please send in a baby picture to be featured in this years GHS 2015
Nisa ‘Tin Yearbook.
Baby pictures may be emailed to: kscarlett@goffstown.k12.nh.us
DUE: January 9, 2015
Congratulate Your Graduate!
In The 2015 Edition Of The Nisa’Tin
Send your graduate a twenty-five word message in the 2015 yearbook. Fill in the information below and send to GHS. The price of a
message is $20.00. Be sure to include your graduate’s name in the message.
These messages are only for members of The Class of 2015 or students with early graduation. Please write clearly or attach typed copy.
Twenty-five word message:
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Please make checks payable to Goffstown High School
Mail to: Goffstown High School, 27 Wallace Road, Goffstown, NH 03045
Attn: Nisa’Tin Staff
Please mark your students name on the memo line – thank you!
Messages & payment DUE – January 9, 2015
And, DON’T FORGET TO BUY YOUR YEARBOOK!
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ATHLETICS
Steve Fountain
Director of Athletics
Fall Athletic Awards
After a very successful fall season, which had all teams participate in their sports state tournament, all team members, coaches and parents got together to celebrate a job well done at their teams awards nights. The following is a
list of athletes receiving honors and award from this fall season.
Boys Varsity Cross Country:
MVP AWARD Cody Murphy
MOST IMPORVED AWARD Stuart Goldstein NHIAA SPORTSMANSHIP Mike Pyszka
COACHES AWARD Jackson Brannen
NHIAA SPORTSMANSHIP Jake Parr
Girls Varsity Cross Country:
MVP AWARD Rebecca Zylak
MOST IMPORVED AWARD Catherine Verostick NHIAA SPORTSMANSHIP Samantha Lewis
COACHES AWARD Liberty Gendron
NHIAA SPORTSMANSHIP Nikki Andersen
Girls Varsity Field Hockey:
CAPTAIN’S AWARD Alicia Minnich
HUSTLE AWARD Hannah Larochelle
NHIAA SPORTSMANSHIP Brooklyn Merron
Girls Junior Varsity Field Hockey:
COACHES AWARD Jenn Vo
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Sarenna Dutton
NHIAA SPORTSMANSHIP Kailee Brace
HUSTLE AWARD Katie Buciak
MVP AWARD Tori Florence
NHIAA SPORTSMANSHIP Olivia Brigagliano
MOST IMPORVED AWARD Jess Edmonds
NHIAA SPORTSMANSHIP Katie Galletta
Boys Varsity Football:
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Christian Marquis
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Cam Bond
NHIAA SPORTSMANSHIP Brad Beliveau
COACHES AWARD Matt Collins
NHIAA SPORTSMANSHIP Joe Small
Boys Junior Varsity Football:
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Patrick Leahy
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Peyton Bickford
NHIAA SPORTSMANSHIP Jordan Lewis
COACHES AWARD Nik Moquin
NHIAA SPORTSMANSHIP Christian Filteau
Boys Freshman Football:
COACHES AWARD Andrew Duval
DEFENSIVE MVP AWARD Justin Pinard
NHIAA SPORTSMANSHIP Quinn Mattes
OFFENSIVE MVP AWARD Jake Brown
NHIAA SPORTSMANSHIP Jeffrey Verrier
Boys Varsity Golf:
BOBBY JONES AWARD Connor Easton
JACK NICKLAUS AWARD Ethan Smith
NHIAA SPORTSMANSHIP Chace Dearborn
HARRY VARDON AWARD Taylor Post
ARNOLD PALMER AWARD Tyler Cook
NHIAA SPORTSMANSHIP Nathan Proulx
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ATHLETICS
Boys Junior Varsity Golf:
BOBBY JONES AWARD Emily Stelman
JACK NICKLAUS AWARD Zach Boucher NHIAA SPORTSMANSHIP Carter Chouinard
HARRY VARDON AWARD Kyler Osborne
NHIAA SPORTSMANSHIP Oliver Gunski
Boys Varsity Soccer:
CO-MVP AWARD Colin Gonzales
COACHES AWARD Jake Gagnon
ATTA BOY AWARD Brennan Pouliot
NHIAA SPORTSMANSHIP Maxx Chambers
CO-MVP AWARD Kyle LeCour
ATTA BOY AWARD Jack Russo
NHIAA SPORTSMANSHIP Peter Steckowych
Boys Junior Varsity Soccer:
MOST IMPROVED AWARD Tony Pilotte
MVP AWARD Noah Charron
NHIAA SPORTSMANSHIP Chris Martin
COACHES AWARD Devin Pouliot
NHIAA SPORTSMANSHIP Andrew Lazott
Girls Varsity Soccer:
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER AWARD Bridget Kisselbach MVP AWARD Nicole Nanof
UNSUNG HERO AWARD Samantha Woodward
NHIAA SPORTSMANSHIP Leandra Nault
NHIAA SPORTSMANSHIP Nikki Paquette
Girls Junior Varsity Soccer:
MOST IMPORVED AWARD Angelina Caldwell
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Kersten Daneau
NHIAA SPORTSMANSHIP Quinn Romein
Girls Varsity Spirit:
COACHES AWARD Molly Genest
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARD Alana Lehouillier
NHIAA SPORTSMANSHIP
Alyssa Allaire
COACHES AWARD Sydney Duda
NHIAA SPORTSMANSHIP Sydney Gagne
MVP AWARD Ashley Allaire
NHIAA SPORTSMANSHIP Carissa Dargie
Girls Varsity Volleyball:
MVP AWARD Rene Roggenbuck
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER AWARD Emilie Veilleux
NHIAA SPORTSMANSHIP Anna Strong
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Emily Locke
NHIAA SPORTSMANSHIP Becky Philibert
Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball:
MOST IMPORVED AWARD Autumn Moody
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Kate Misiorski
NHIAA SPORTSMANSHIP Jennifer Quigley
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Hennessy Aquino
NHIAA SPORTSMANSHIP Emma Soucy
Girls Freshman Volleyball:
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Raegan Jacob
MVP AWARD Bailey Gagnon
NHIAA SPORTSMANSHIP Lydia Barrett
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Abby Poisson
NHIAA SPORTSMANSHIP Sarah Conley
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ATHLETICS
All-State Honors: (look for football all-state members in next edition)
Varsity Boys Cross Country ALL-STATE: Cody Murphy
Varsity Boys Cross Country ALL-STATE: Jackson Brannen
Varsity Girls Cross Country ALL-STATE: Rebecca Zylak
Varsity Girls Cross Country ALL-STATE: Liberty Gendron
Varsity Girls Field Hockey ALL-STATE FIRST TEAM: Tori Florence
Varsity Girls Field Hockey ALL-STATE FIRST TEAM: Olivia St. Jean
Varsity Girls Field Hockey ALL-STATE SECOND TEAM: Tori Stout
Varsity Boys Soccer ALL-STATE SECOND TEAM: Colin Gonzales
Varsity Boys Soccer ALL-STATE SECOND TEAM: Sam Heidenreich
Varsity Boys Soccer ALL-STATE HONORABLE MENTION: Maxx Chambers
Varsity Boys Soccer ALL-STATE HONORABLE MENTION: Kyle LeCour
Varsity Girls Soccer ALL-STATE FIRST TEAM: Nicole Nanof
Varsity Girls Volleyball ALL-STATE FIRST TEAM: Rene Roggenbuck
Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame committee is still seeking members and nominations for this year’s class of inductees. Please inquire by contacting
Athletic Director, Steve Fountain in the GHS Athletic Department or go directly to the GHS Athletics website Athletic Department tab,
fill out nomination sheet, and turn into the GHS Athletic Department.
Holiday Present Ideas
Having troubles getting your teenager or family member the perfect holiday gift? Why not support Grizzlies Athletics by giving and
getting all in one spot! Follow this link to the, “Grizzlies Shop,” http://www.mylocker.net/new-hampshire/goffstown/goffstown-schooldistrict/index.html. Ten percent of all purchases goes back to GHS athletics and helps provide the little “special touches” for our student
athletes.
Schedules
To follow your favorite team(s) please go to the GHS website and click on “Athletics” tab and look for your favorite team under the
Season tabs. Make sure to create a fan account and get the most up to date scores, events and announcements through text, and email.
Hope to see you at the various events and please remember, as a fan you are there to enjoy the game so, BE LOUD, BE PROUD, BE
POSITIVE! GO GRIZZLIES!
NEW ATHLETICS WEB SITE
http://www.goffstownhighschool.bigteams.com
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SEMESTER I EXAM SCHEDULE
2014-2015 SEMESTER I EXAM SCHEDULE
(Lunch 11:30 – 12:30)
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Period 1 Exam
8:00 - 9:30
Period 3 Exam
10:00 - 11:30
Make-Up Exam
12:30 - 2:00
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Period 2 Exam
8:00 - 9:30
Period 4 Exam
10:00 - 11:30
Make-Up Exam
12:30 - 2:00
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Period 5 Exam
8:00 - 9:30
Period 7 Exam
10:00 - 11:30
Make-Up Exam
12:30 - 2:00
Friday, January 30, 2015
Period 6 Exam
8:00 - 9:30
Period 8 Exam
10:00 - 11:30
Make-Up Exam
12:30 - 2:00
If there is a snow day during exams, the entire calendar will shift a day (example, if it snows on Wednesday, those
exams will be given on Thursday).
Students are required to be at school on all exam days. Normal school hours are in effect. All students must attend all
periods unless they have a permission slip, signed by a parent/guardian or they already have late arrival or early release.
Attendance will be taken and checked against student permission slips. Students who remain at school will be
accommodated in designated areas: the cafeteria and/or info center. Students must arrive on time, sign in, and remain in
these areas during exam periods.
Students late for exams will not be allowed to take the exam unless approved to do so by an administrator.
Students missing an exam for valid reasons approved by an administrator will take a scheduled make-up exam. A zero
will be assigned to any student who misses an exam without a valid reason.
Seniors must take Semester I exams. Only second semester seniors can be exempt from final exams. Exceptions are as
identified by NECAP proficiency.
Regular buses will run at the usual times each day.
Current regulations governing student parking will remain in place during exams. Only those students with valid
parking stickers will be allowed to park at GHS. We cannot risk an unsafe situation that undoubtedly would occur with
unrestricted student parking.
An early dismissal permission slip signed by a parent/guardian must be on file with the attendance secretary on or
before Friday, January 23rd. Without this authorization slip on file, a student will not be released until 2:41 unless
picked up by the parent/guardian.
AUTHORIZATION FOR EARLY RELEASE/LATE ARRIVAL ON EXAM DAY(S)
Please complete and return this section to the attendance office
_______________________________________ has my permission to arrive late and/or leave early, attending only the
periods he/she has an exam. (Please initial day/days that apply):
_____ all four exam days
_____Tuesday
____Wednesday
____Thursday
____Friday
I understand that my son/daughter must be at school during normal school hours and be signed in at designated areas for
each exam day unless this form is on file with the attendance secretary. Non-adherence to this policy will result in
disciplinary action.
Date
Signature of Parent/Guardian
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NO SCHOOL
12/24/14-1/4/15
GOFFSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
27 Wallace Road
Goffstown, NH 03045