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GRADUATION DAY: BARTLESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2008 Bartlesville Public Schools’ The Bruin Weekly E-Mail Newsletter Volume 2, Number 40 Friday, May 23, 2008 www.bps-ok.org “Excellence In Education” Superintendent’s Chalkboard Special evening awaits BHS Class of 2008 It’s a milestone event. This evening at Custer Stadium, more than 400 members of the Bartlesville High School Class of 2008 will accept their diplomas as hundreds of friends, family members and wellwishers look on from the stands. Afterwards, the bleachers will empty as the supporters join their newly minted graduates on the Custer Stadium turf in celebration of a monumental achievement. This is what all of the hard work leads to – a diploma. Symbolic of a first-rate and wellrounded education courtesy of the Bartlesville Public School District, it will no doubt be a key which will unlock doors into a bright future. I encourage all of this year’s graduates to soak up everything CHALKBOARD - Cont. to Page 11 Bartlesville High School principal Chuck McCauley leads students from the BHS Class of 2008 during graduation ceremony rehearsals this morning in the BHS Fieldhouse. BHS commencement ceremonies are scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. this evening at Custer Stadium on the BHS campus. Everyone is invited to attend. Bruins’ big night This evening, as the 411 graduates of Bartlesville High School’s Class of 2008 make their way across the stage to collect their diplomas, they’ll be making a big step toward the future as well. GRADUATION - Continued to Page 10 Bruin Summer Publication Plan The Bruin will continue to be published on a weekly basis during the summer break unless otherwise noted. Beginning next week, and continuing through July, look for it every Thursday. GRADUATION SCHEDULE Friday, May 23 7 p.m.: 2008 Senior Class Photo in BHS Fieldhouse 7:30 p.m.: 2008 Graduating Seniors Line Up for Graduation Ceremonies 8 p.m.: 2008 BHS Graduation Ceremonies at Custer Stadium 2008 Bartlesville High School Senior Awards Assembly (Below is the complete list of awards, recipients, presenters and other notables from the 2008 Bartlesville High School Senior Awards Assembly, which took place on May 16 in the Fine Arts Center auditorium on the BHS campus.) Chairperson: Matthew Sweet, BHS assistant principal “Pomp and Circumstance”: Ty Henson, pianist Marshals: Mackenzie McDaniel and Clint Shoemake, BHS juniors AWARD Perfect Attendance PRESENTER RECIPIENT Matthew Sweet Jenna Duesi Give Back America Board Award Matthew Sweet Karina Cappelletti Lowe Family Young Scholars Scholarship Dr. Randy Dallas Lewis Thompson Steve LeMaster Rotary Scholarship Meredith LeMaster Erin Rose Briggs Blair Thompson Russell Brian and Krista Emily McKinney Memorial Scholarship Thompson Eric Krase Scholarship Spence Rigdon Michael Rude Tony Brock Award Spence Rigdon Spence Carter Col-High Wildcats Jim Hess Memorial Scholarship Christine Bliss Maddie Burchett Ashton Butterfield Marquisse Jackson Jillian Kirk Denny “Zoot” Freeman Jim Hess Memorial Music Scholarship Robert Barnes Northeast Oklahoma American Chemical Society Senior Award in Chemistry Dr. Tommi Miller John Sloan Russell W. Davis Bertha Lanckriet Robert Barnes Memorial Scholarship Dee Ann Willman Kira Cragun Chelsea Potter Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship Judy Allen Megan Hoelting Jimmy Reid Memorial Scholarship Esther Reid Ben Powers Bartlesville Education Sheila Stephenson Matt Shipley Association Scholarship Thomas B. Reid Memorial Scholarship Esther Reid Jessica Patton Craig Woods Family Pom Scholarship Fred & Mable Todd Memorial Scholarship Mildred Todd Marcia McIntosh Harold & Mildred Todd Scholarship Joe Todd Autumn Cranor Jeff Potter Memorial Scholarship Kevin Potter Brett Bone Randy & Dustin Lawrence Randy Lawrence Dallas Lewis Memorial Scholarship Osage Federal Bank Scholarship Glenna Leik Callie Hansen Allied Arts & Humanities Joanie Elmore Council Student Awards Robert Barnes Britney Caughell Marcia McIntosh Rick & Suzy Wamsley Lew Wamsley Memorial Scholarship Brian Payne Harry & Wanna Brookby Harry Brookby Marcia McIntosh Scholarship Community Enrichment Teresa Parker Black Scholarship Rita Benjamin Marquisse Jackson Marcia McIntosh Choir Booster Club Cheryl Cowles Callie Hansen Music Scholarship Eric Geibel 66 Federal Credit Union Scholarship Kelly Diven Kaileigh Johnson Mark Kizziar Birdies Bob Pomeroy for Scholarship Award Ashlea Loudermilk Cecil Oakley Scholarship David Oakley Holden Mitchell Joan Judd Megan Hoelting Bruin Cheerleading Booster Club Scholarship Denise Gryzmala Heather Birmingham Maggie Gray Chelsea Potter Chinese Culture & Language Scholarship Zheng Zhaomei Erin Rose Briggs Judy Yang-Logan Kira Cragun Daybreak Rotary Scholarship Rick Gaut Chelsea Potter Musical Research Society Marianne Mina Sardashti Memorial Scholarship Christensen Angie Swigart Memorial Scholarship Leroy Shepherd Courtney Gage Colton Wilson Stacie Wilson Memorial Scholarship Marquisse Jackson Tri County Tech Tara Trotter Matthew Armstrong Senior Scholarships Bryan Carr Randall Knight Michael McDonald Joshua Musteen Bryan Nash Jessica Patton Sara Phillips Michael Pickel Kelly Potter Nicole Shively Kevin Sims Josh Villegas Christian Walsh Joseph Williams Joseph Wilson BHS AWARDS - Continued to Page 3 2008 Bartlesville High School Senior Awards Assembly BHS AWARDS - Continued from Page 2 AWARD PRESENTER All Sports Booster Robin Yardley Award RECIPIENT Erin Rose Briggs Megan Hoelting Jennifer Simmons Marquisse Jackson Holden Mitchell Jeff Veteto Kaitlin Villines Austin Wood St. John’s School Zellers Bud Sexson Memorial Scholarship Elizabeth Wurtz Philip Tobola Louis R. Schafer Memorial Scholarship Chuck McCauley Cindy Cary Chuck McCauley Jennifer Simmons Ken Dolezal Linda Dolezal Memorial Scholarship Autumn Cranor Louis Skurcenski Memorial Scholarship Kiwanis Outstanding Senior Award Joel Rabin Erin Rose Briggs Senior Service Susan Staats League Scholarship Callie Hansen Sue Caldwell Smith Scholarship Sue Reynolds Kaileigh Johnson Robert Barnes Karina Cappelletti Jillian Kirk Dallas Lewis Ashlea Loudermilk Maggie Moser Chelsea Potter Examiner-Enterprise Jessica Miller Journalism Scholarship Cassie Langston Examiner-Enterprise Jessica Miller Most Valuable Staffer Jeff Veteto Service League Lisa Henthorne, of Bartlesville Awards Mary Fran Drennan & Linda Thiessen Carrie Jacobs Gwen Payne Memorial Scholarship Autumn Cranor Masonic Students Scott Owen of Today Award Brett Bone Jennifer Simmons Charles B. Greene Craig Cooper Memorial Scholarship Holden Mitchell Jane Phillips Society Award Justin Swaney Washington County Kyle Reeder Soccer Club Award Mina Sardashti Jeff Veteto Jack Smith Ann Woodin Memorial Scholarship Gail Barnett Dale & Nancy Zellers Chapel Zellers Memorial Scholarship Brett Bone Erin Rose Briggs Erin Rose Briggs Robert Miller Kane Scholarship Criss Blackwood Jeff Veteto Edith Tilton Hicks Darla Tresner Memorial Scholarship Ryan Sanders Tom Tunin Award Criss Blackwood Marquisse Jackson Lisa Moynihan Darla Tresner Publications Scholarship Ryan Sanders Bartlesville Art Criss Association Art Blackwood Achievement Award Kira Cragun Robert Perry W. W. Crouch Science Awards Granger Meador Brett Bone Mina Sardashti Fred J. & Rosemary Quintana Memorial Jasmyn Carter Esther Carlton Award Linda Shipley Andy Burrus Autumn Cranor Honorary Speech Award Linda Shipley Evan Palmer Brett Starcevich Rebecca Brown Memorial Scholarship Mary S. Paxton Trust Award Linda Shipley Autumn Cranor Prevailing Bruin Rebecca Brown Scholarship Anjunea Hudson Sara Phillips Betty Dawson Turk Memorial Award Linda Shipley Jonathan Francis Amanda Martin Anita Woodring Susan Mueller Vocal Music Scholarship Britney Caughell Brad Gray Anita Woodring Rhonda Carr Instrumental Music Scholarship Robert Barnes Debby Lamb Sean David Conover Shannon Memorial Scholarship Charles and Jason King Forrest Bennett Andy Burrus Autumn Cranor Eric Geibel Muna Gharfeh Tommy Hughes Evan Palmer Kevin Rolfs Matt Shipley Jennifer Simmons Criss Blackwood Brooksie Peyton Jan Dreiling Foundation Scholarship The Lyon Foundation Scholarship Emily McKinney Dr. Larry Markel Chelsea Potter Bruce Robinette Justin Kirk Bruins selected for Master Teacher Project Chosen instructors will help conduct Northeast Regional Curriculum Conference this summer A select group of instructors from the Bartlesville Public School District has been tabbed to take part in the state superintendent’s Master Teacher Project. A product of the Oklahoma State Department of Education, the Master Teacher Project is a plan of professional development for instructors within the state to meet the five goals of No Child Left Behind. The professional development plan utilizes a “trainer-of-trainers” model to develop a cadre of teachertrainers in six regions of the state: the Northwest, the Southwest, the Southeast, the Oklahoma City Metro Area, the Tulsa Metro Area and the Northeast. The BPSD falls into the Northeast region, and interested instructors were able to apply for one of the 14 available slots in the region. Seven BPSD instructors were selected – Bridgette Laramie, Lisa Tennell, Darla Tresner, Sheila Martin, Kimberly Takahashi, Stephanie Walker and Sherry Langham. Langham is in her second year in the project. “I am very excited about joining this project because I love working with teachers,” says Tresner, a journalism instructor at Bartlesville High School and the Bartlesville Mid-High School. “And with nearly 30 years of teaching under my belt, I’d like to think I have a number of tips to share.” Master teachers attend ongoing professional development training during a given academic year, serve as leaders of school-based study groups and collaborate with fellow Among the instructors who will represent or have represented the Bartlesville Public School District in the Northeast Region of the Oklahoma State Department of Education’s Master Teacher Project are (from left) (front row) Stephanie Walker, Sheila Martin, Darla Tresner, (back row) Lisa Tennell, Kimberly Takahashi, Bridgette Laramie and Vanessa Wallace. instructors to conduct the State Superintendent’s Regional Curriculum Conferences during the summer. The six one-day 2008 Regional Curriculum Conferences are scheduled to take place from June 17-19. The 2008 Northeast Regional Curriculum Conference is set for Thursday, June 19 (8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.), at Grove High School (300 Ford Rd. in Grove). “I’m honored to be accepted into the Master Teacher Project,” says Martin, a reading facilitator at Oak Park Elementary School. “The Master Teacher model will provide me the opportunity to increase my ability to align curriculum with state standards, develop strategies to close the achievement gap among students and develop standardsbased education at the district and regional level. “Also, it will provide me with the skills necessary to collaborate with fellow teachers in our never ending efforts to increase overall student achievement on the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests.” Three BPSD instructors have already completed their two-year stints in the Master Teacher Project: Tammie Krause, Shelly White and Vanessa Wallace. Stephanie Harris and Debie Harvey participated last year. The 2008 Northeast Regional Curriculum Conference will feature sessions in mathematics, science, reading and language arts, social studies, fine arts, and world languages. Other sessions will be featured as well, focusing on training in classroom management techniques, differentiating curriculum, working with generational poverty, incorporating strategies for Personal Financial Literacy, co-teaching techniques for mainstreamed students with special needs, Ag in the Classroom, and library/media topics. Each conference will kick off with a motivational educational speaker of regional or national stature. BHS trio selected for Boys, Girls State American Legion programs focus on value, responsibility of citizenship Three Bartlesville High School juniors will have the opportunity to learn about the value of good citizenship this summer. Aaron Quinn and Clint Shoemake will take part in the 2008 American Legion Boys State program while McKenzie McDaniel has been invited to be part of the 2008 American Legion Girls State program. The boys program is set to take place from May 24-31 on the Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College campus in Miami while the girls event will unfold from May 25- Bartlesville High School’s (from left) Clint Shoemake and Aaron Quinn will take part in the American Legion Boys State program later this month while fellow junior McKenzie 31 on the University of Oklahoma McDaniel will be part of Girls State. grounds in Norman. ly participate in all phases of creatcities while groups of floors become Both the Boys State and Girls counties. Elections are held and State programs offer youngsters the ing and running a working government. They have the opportunity to leaders emerge in a variety of differopportunity to focus on citizenship ent capacities. One assignment calls at the community, state and national learn about patriotism by listening to selected speakers who note the for bills to be authored, and some levels. Up to three hours of college credit are available for those young- sacrifices made during times of war. Boys State and Girls State legisla“I think it will be a fun and intion has gone on to inspire actual sters who complete the programs. teresting time,” says Quinn. “Hope- laws. “I’m hoping to learn more fully, I can learn something and Students are to have completed about my country and hone my their junior year of high school in leadership skills at Boys State,” says bring something away from it.” Students are chosen to attend order to be able to take part in Boys Shoemake. “I’m looking forward to Boys State and Girls State by repState or Girls State. it.” resentatives of their area American “I’m looking forward to meetStudents who take part in Legion posts. In the dormitories ing all of the girls and learning more the programs get to run for office, sharpen their public speaking skills, where the youngsters stay during the about leadership and our state,” says McDaniel. “It should be fun.” create and enforce laws, and active- week-long program, floors become Did You Know? The first day of school for the Bartlesville Public School District’s 2008-09 academic year is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 13. Enjoy your vacation. District Word of the Month Self-Discipline Every month during the academic year, the Bartlesville Public School District designates a word which students and staff members are encouraged to incorporate into their respective lifestyles as a habit. The word of the month for May is “self-discipline,” which means “training and control of oneself and one’s conduct, usually for personal improvement.” The BPSD releases a new habit word monthly from August through May. B’ville foursome cleans up at I-SWEEEP International competition features some of brightest young minds in areas of science and engineering Competing in the first annual International Sustainable World Energy, Engineering and Environment Project Olympiad in Houston, the four Bruins who took part in the event turned in fantastic showings. The I-SWEEEP, which was held from May 2-5, featured students representing 53 countries and 48 states from across the United States. Siblings Melissa Carvell, a Bartlesville High School junior, and Tyler Carvell, an eighth grader at Madison Middle School, earned bronze medals for their respective projects. BHS students Mina Sardashti, a senior, and Rachel Rickards, a junior, were recognized with honorable mentions. The foursome earned invitations to the I-SWEEEP competition, which drew in some of the brightest young minds in the areas of science and engineering, after excelling in science fairs at the district and state level. Melissa Carvell competed in the I-SWEEEP’s Senior Engineering Division with her project entitled “Science Thwarts Insurgents Part II: Improvements in Ceramic Armor Systems Design Using Composites for Tensile Reinforcement in Ceramic Plates.” Tyler Carvell earned his bronze medal in the Junior Engineering Division with his “Shooting With Magnets Phase II: A Study to Optimize a Coilgun and Its Coils” project. Sardashti gained an honorable mention – in the Senior Energy Division – for her project, “AlcoHauling Green Energy: Does Taking part in the first annual International Sustainable World Energy, Engineering and Environment Project Olympiad in Houston earlier this month were Bartlesville Public School District students (from left) Mina Sardashti, Rachel Rickards, Melissa Carvell and Tyler Carvell. Proton Concentration Correlate with BTU?” Rickards competed in the Senior Environment Division with her project, “Bioremediation of Hydrocarbon Contaminated Soils.” Of the projects from throughout the world which were initially submitted for consideration to be entered into the I-SWEEEP competition, only half were accepted. Each student was required to pre-submit details of their respective projects to the I-SWEEEP registration committee for initial reviews and technical assessments. The students who took part in the I-SWEEEP event were able to tour the nearby NASA Johnson Space Center. All expenses – including hotels, meals and tours – were covered by I-SWEEEP. The Bartlesville foursome had the opportunity to take in a Houston Astros or Houston Dynamos game as well. Accompanying the Bartlesville students on the trip were their respective fathers - Mazi Sardashti, Rob Rickards and Lee Carvell. The students’ teachers are Bartlesville High School’s Betty Henderson and Madison Middle School’s Theresa Miller. Huge finish planned in Big Apple Gravley set to close successful run at helm of Mid-High choir in New York For Marjoleine Gravley, the big finish will come in New York. The Bartlesville Mid-High School choral director since 1998, Gravley is due to retire this summer. But before she does, she’ll lead her students to the Big Apple, where they’re scheduled to perform on the famed Carnegie Hall stage on June 1. “While we’re there, we’ll take in a Broadway show and do a dinner cruise around the Statue of Liberty,” says Gravely, who will leave with her students for New York on May 29. “We’ll do a bus tour as well. “We’re taking 40 kids – freshmen and sophomores. It should be great.” The Mid-High choir has enjoyed a great year. Last month, the group earned a sweepstakes award – the highest accolade possible – at the 2008 Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Choral Contest, which was held in Tulsa. Sophomore Taylor Rodgers was recognized with a coveted spot on the Oklahoma Music Educators Association Senior High All-State Choir while sophomore Aaron Rodgers and freshmen Edward Bass, Deanna Boone and Annie Grisham were selected to the Oklahoma Choral Directors Association Junior High All-State Choir. Bass and fellow freshman Kylan Durant made the Southwest American Choral Directors Association Boys Honor Choir (eighth through 10th grade) while sopho- Bartlesville Mid-High School choral director Marjoleine Gravley, who is set to retire this summer, is celebrated by her students during the annual Spring Fling concert on May 17 at the Fine Arts Center. Pictured are (from left) Kylan Durant, Ed Bass, Gravley, Cylus Brooks, Montanna Thompson and Brian Bates. mores Kimberly Gray and Nina Hartzfeld made it on the girls’ side. While in New York, the MidHigh choir will perform Mozart’s “Soleum Vespers. Four other choirs – two high school choirs and a pair from universities – will have the opportunity to perform at Carnegie Hall as well. The performances are sponsored by Mid-America Productions and all of the choirs will be led by New York area conductors. Professional orchestras and soloists will be part of the production as well. “This will be the last hurrah,” says Gravley. “I’m so looking forward to this. I love New York. “To give these kids this opportunity, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to sing in Carnegie Hall. What an opportunity and an honor.” Gravley was honored on May 17 during the Mid-High’s annual Spring Fling choral performance. The show included pop and Broadway numbers as well as a gospel arrangement. Toward the end of the performance, the choir sang “For Good,” which they dedicated to Gravley. During the number, they handed her flowers as they sang about how she had touched and changed their lives “for good.” Though New York still awaits, Gravley, who spent time at Ranch Heights Elementary School and Madison Middle School as well, has been looking back fondly on her experiences at the Mid-High. CHOIR - Continued to Page 12 Mid-High singers shine at state Freshman foursome earns three superior ratings at OSSAA Vocal Contest Debbie Singleton had to focus on the task at hand, but it wasn’t easy. As the Central Middle School choir director and the mother of one of the singers, she was part proud parent, part glowing instructor and very much a fan. But as she played the music over which the four Bartlesville Mid-High School freshmen sang during the 2008 Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association State Vocal Contest last Bartlesville Mid-High School freshmen (from left) Skye Singleton, Annie Grisham, Deanna Boone and Kelsey Darnell excelled at the recent 2008 Oklahoma Secondary Schools month on the Oklahoma Baptist Activities Association State Vocal Contest which was held on the Oklahoma Baptist University campus in Shawnee, her University campus in Shawnee. chief role was that of the girls’ acThe Bruins’ decorated quartet was Singleton. “When they left me, I companist. made up of Deanna Boone, Kelsey said, ‘You’ll always be my babies.’ “I was very emotional,” said Darnell, Grisham and Singleton It made me feel so proud. Singleton, now in her 22nd year in as they sang “All the Pretty Little “The judge was very imher role at Central. “They did such a Horses,” a lauded lullaby arranged pressed. She asked if any of them great job.” were planning to go on to careers in Though freshmen seldom com- by Douglas Wagner with a moving acapella section. music.” pete at the high school level in the All four freshIn fact, two of them are. state vocal compemen spent three Singleton knew she had something tition, the Bruins ‘The judge was very years working with special in the four girls when they earned three supeimpressed. She asked if Singleton at Cenbecame instant leaders of her chorior ratings – the any of them were tral before moving ral class as sixth graders. At state, top ratings possible on to study under they were judged against older – for their duet, planning to go on to Marjoleine Gravstudents – seniors, juniors and quartet and solo careers in music.’ ley, the Mid-High sophomores – but still managed showings. Skye Debbie Singleton, choir director. They to distinguish themselves. Their Singleton, Debbie’s Central Middle School earned a berth at respective futures could hardly be daughter, earned a state based on their brighter. superior medal for choir director stellar showing at “It was just really exciting,” her solo rendition the district contest said Singleton. “When they sang as of “Vittoria, mio – which earned them superior rata quartet at state, it just sent chills core,” an Italian art song by comup my arm.” poser Giacomo Carissimi. She sang ings – in Oklahoma City on March But remembering her role as her medal-winning duet – “The Ash 8. “It has really been exciting the girls’ accompanist, Singleton Grove,” a Welsh folk song by Leonfor me to watch them grow,” said played on. ard Stone – with Annie Grisham. Pom clinic slated for June The annual Bruin Pom Clinic is scheduled to take place from June 9-10 in the Bartlesville Mid-High School Gymnasium. Coordinated by the Bruin varsity and junior pom squads, the event is open to students from grades kindergarten through eight. Those who take part in the clinic will have the opportunity to learn a pom routine, perform in front of an audience, enjoy snacks and get to know the Bruin pom squad members. Students will be grouped by age, and dances will be choreographed to group skill levels. The clinic offers a non-competitive environment that is geared toward having fun. Following the two-day clinic, a final performance is scheduled to be held on June 11 at the Mid-High gym. The cost of the Bruin Pom Clinic is $30 per participant. Contact Sammye Samson (333-1971) for more information. Kids Flock to Fishing Derby Nearly 160 youngsters from throughout Green Country took part in the annual Bartlesville Downtown Kiwanis Fishing Derby, which was held on May 17 at Jo Allyn Lowe Park. Winners in each age group included Joshua Davis (3-6 year-old age group, 13-inch fish), Quinten Wilcox (7-9 year-old, 12-and-three-quarters-inch fish) and Shawn Phillips (10-12 year-old, 11-and-three-quarters-inch fish). A Bassmasters professional from Caney (Kan.), Rick Wilson served as the derby emcee. Dr. Michael Bush, of the Bartlesville Downtown Kiwanis Club, coordinated the event. Sponsoring the derby, which featured prize giveaways throughout the day, were Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits and Wal-Mart. BHS Recognizes Perfect Attendance Bartlesville High School officials have recognized seven students who maintained a perfect attendance record throughout the 2007-08 academic year. The students include (from left) (seated) junior Candace Grimes, junior Kati Stone, (standing) junior Stephanie Hixon, junior MaLicka Duffield, junior Emily Sims and senior Jenna Duesi. Not pictured is junior Don Whitson. GRADUATION - Continued from Page 1 Commencement ceremonies are scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. at Custer Stadium on the BHS campus. This morning, the graduates took part in several special events leading up to their moment in the evening spotlight including a 2008 senior class program, breakfast and group photo. The day began with a graduation rehearsal in the BHS Fieldhouse under the direction of BHS principal Chuck McCauley. “Graduation is a great event for our students, school, parents and community,” said McCauley. “We look forward to this celebration as the graduates move on to the next stage of their lives.” The graduates are asked to be in their caps and gowns for a group photo this evening at 7 p.m. in the BHS Fieldhouse. Following graduation ceremonies, the BHS Class of 2008 will be honored with an all-night party – the annual Project Bartlesville High School’s graduating class of 2008 is expected to be represented by 411 Graduation event – which will be students during this evening’s commencement ceremonies. held at the Washington Park Mall. tion of the ceremonies shown on a take pictures after the graduates have Students can check in for the party big screen. been formally dismissed. between 11:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. Each graduating senior reDesignated seating and parkwith a driver’s license or photo idening for individuals with disabilities tification. The party is set to conclude ceived five tickets for seating in the BHS Fieldhouse and three for will be available by calling the main at 5 a.m. on Saturday morning. seating in the Fine Arts Center auBHS office in advance. Seating will Project Graduation offers graduates a fun atmosphere in which ditorium. Tickets were inserted into be limited to the individual and one the bags in which students received guest. To secure seating and a parkto celebrate their achievement that their caps and gowns. ing permit, contact Paula Amen at is safe and drug and alcohol free as Graduation ceremonies will 336-3311, ext 298. well. The party will feature food, include speeches by the president Graduation ceremonies for the activities, games, music and prizes – of the student body, Forrest BenBHS Class of 2008 will be filmed all at no cost to the students. nett, and the senior class president, by CableOne Advertising and are Though reports call for only Chelsea Potter. Members of the scheduled to air on CableOne Chana 10 percent chance of rain this Bartlesville Public School District’s nel 59 on Friday, May 30 at 7 p.m. evening – down from a 30 percent administration and board of educaEveryone is invited to attend chance in a report a day earlier – the BHS graduation event as the there is a contingency plan for grad- tion will participate as well. Parents and relatives of the grad- Bruin Class of 2008 is celebrated. uation ceremonies in case of inclemuating BHS Class of 2008 are encour“This is an outstanding group ent weather. The ceremonies would be moved into the BHS Fieldhouse. aged to arrive early for the ceremonies of students,” said McCauley. “They this evening. They may enter through have achieved so much academicalSeating would be available in the ly, and they are a joy to be around. Fine Arts Center auditorium as well all Custer Stadium entrances. Family members are invited onto the field to “It’s been a great group.” and would include a live presenta- CHALKBOARD - Continued from Page 1 that transpires today. This will likely be a day you’ll fondly recall for the rest of your lives. For teachers and administrators within the district, today is one which allows for much pride as well as some sadness. Students – many of whom have been enrolled in the district throughout their scholastic careers – will be leaving us. The vast majority of them will go on to college, a testament to the strong foundation of learning which they received while they were with us. We already anticipate their visits back to various sites throughout the district in the near future. I’m sure they’ll drop in on their favorite teachers from time to time, perhaps to talk about how a college class is going or maybe job prospects. The discussions Bartlesville High School physics instructor Granger Meador presents senior Mina Sardashti with a W.W. Crouch Science Award during the 2008 BHS Senior Awards will no doubt allow for reflection as Assembly on May 16 in the Fine Arts Center auditorium. well as some exciting looks ahead. in large part to the work and dedicaWhen we look back on the news be named after Lyon Foundation founder E.H. “Ted” Lyon, thus tion put in by a fantastic group of made at Bartlesville High School making it E.H. “Ted” Lyon Field at educators. A BHS physics instructor, during the 2007-08 academic year, Granger Meador became the diswhat will we recall? We’ll remember Custer Stadium. The BHS Fieldhouse was put trict’s first-ever two-time winner of the debut of the newest facility on to good use this year. Not only is it a the BPSD Teacher of the Year honor the BHS campus, the Library/Media first-rate arena for the Bruin basketwhen it was bestowed upon him at Center, which was officially dediball and volleyball programs, it played the annual ceremony in February. cated on Jan. 13. Located in the area host to the 2008 Lone Star ConferThe district science chair, who helped which used to hold the old auditorito design the plans for the Science um, it features a 32-station computer ence Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships from March 5-9. The Wing, Meador collected his first lab, an alumni/archive room and an NCAA Division II conference, which Teacher of the Year honor in 1998. upstairs conference room in the forI will be honored this evening mer balcony area. The Class of 2008 is comprised of 15 schools from three different states, is in the first year of whenever I see the BHS Class of was the first which had the opportua three-year pact which will see the 2008 graduates cross the stage to nity to utilize all of the upgrades to accept their diplomas. I will feel a the BHS campus – the Science Wing, hoops championships played out in sense of pride whenever I see them the Fine Arts Center, the BHS Field- Bartlesville. Last fall, whenever the Oklashift the tassels on their graduation house, the connecting link and the homa State Department of Educacaps from the right to the left, signiLibrary/Media Center – which were tion released the ACT results from fying an important rite of passage. products of the $30.5 million school 2007, we received very good news. I look forward to seeing the sky bond issue of 2001. Our score for the college entrance filled with graduation caps which Shortly after this evening’s exam was a lofty 22.5. The score was have been tossed in the air in celgraduation ceremonies, new highthe Bruins’ best since 2003 and far ebration. grade artificial turf will begin to surpassed the Sooner State average, Tonight is a special one for the be installed at Custer Stadium, the which was a 20.5. BHS students are Bartlesville High School Class of product of a $650,000 grant by the able to excel in the classroom thanks 2008. Enjoy it. Congratulations. Lyon Foundation. The field will Date released for 2nd Bruin Camp at Mid-High Bruins’ Birmingham to cheer at NEO The second annual Bruin Camp for incoming freshmen to the Bartlesville Mid-High School is scheduled to take place on Monday, July 28. Registration is set to begin at 1:30 on the day of the event while activities are slated to start at 2 p.m. All incoming freshmen to the Mid-High are invited to attend the fun-filled Bruin Camp, which offers students a chance to acclimate to their new school. Kittens available for adoption A world history teacher at the Bartlesville Mid-High School, Amy Hamilton has three kittens available for adoption. Long-haired and litter box trained, two are gray with white spots while the third is white with black spots. Anyone interested in learning more about the kittens can call Hamilton (333-2612) during evening hours or email her at [email protected]. A senior member of the Bartlesville High School cheerleading squad, Heather Birmingham signs a letter of intent to attend and cheer at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in Miami. Joining Birmingham are (from left) NEO cheer coach Gerri Chandler, father Steve and mother Stephanie. Birmingham has been cheering for Bartlesville-based teams since she was five years old. She was a captain for the BHS varsity and competitive cheerleading squads this year. CHOIR - Continued from Page 7 “The Mid-High is a wonderful place to be,” she says. “It’s a wonderful building with a lot of people who care about kids and want to do right by the kids.” “All three of my kids came through here. They had very good experiences and they received a marvelous education.” On May 12, Gravley had the opportunity to recognize some of the standout students who comprise the 2007-08 choir during the annual Bartlesville Mid-High School Awards Assembly. Taylor Rodgers and Gray were named the sophomore boy and girl “Outstanding Choir Students of the Year” while Bass (boys) and Boone and Grisham (tie, girls) earned the honor on the freshman side. Rodgers has been selected to spend two weeks at the prestigious 2008 Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain this summer, where he’ll have the opportunity to work with a pair of internationally renowned conductors. A gifted singer and musician, Rodgers plays the piano and obo and is a member of the Bruin Jazz Band. Tamara Walker has helped Gravley direct the MidHigh choir over the years while Kathy Beard serves as the accompanist. “There’s always something going on with the MidHigh choir,” says Gravley. “There’s always something these kids can be doing, from honors choirs to solo and ensemble performances to our big shows. There are always opportunities. “It’s been such a wonderful experience.” Some Stellar Sites Particularly Good Page The Bartlesville Public School District offers a wide array of useful tools for students as well as parents. For some extra educational insight, give these web sites a look: PowerSchool http://www.bps-ok.org Click on the PowerSchool link toward the top of the home page. · Parents and legal guardians can check with office personnel at their student’s school to find out how to access PowerSchool. · Information on students - such as grades and attendance records available via PowerSchool. Study Island http://www.studyisland.com Use the “Member Login.” · Student login information must be obtained from teachers. Bartlesville library to host ‘Movie Boot Camp’ for filmmaking teens The Bartlesville Public Library will hold week-long filmmaking class for teens next month. Conducted by filmmaker Renee Weygandt, the “Movie Boot Camp: Filmmaking for Teens” will be held in downstairs meeting room B of the Bartlesville Public Library from June 2-6. The class is limited to 20 students, who must be between the ages of 14 and 19. Each student will be required to purchase a resource kit for $25, due at enrollment. The resource kit will include a copy of the book, “Digital Filmmaking for Teens,” a blank mini DV tape, and a blank DVD. The book, tape and DVD will be distributed at the first class. Students will not be required to bring a digital film camera as some will be available. However, those who do have one will be encouraged to bring it. For more information on the “Movie Boot Camp: Filmmaking for Teens,” contact Bartlesville Public Library assistant director Beth DeGeer at [email protected]. A sophomore at the Bartlesville Mid-High School, Rachel Mooreland served as a page for Rep. Steve Martin at the state capitol in Oklahoma City last month. The daughter of Donnie and Tammie Mooreland, Rachel was selected as the “Outstanding Page of the Week” by the other serving pages. She was elected as lieutenant governor for the mock legislation that was held at the state capitol as well. “This is a great honor for a student to be selected, and I was proud of her for this accomplishment,” said Martin. “She was a tremendous help to us all, and I was honored to have her serve as my page.” Bartlesville Public Schools Activities (Week of May 23-29, 2008) Friday, May 23 *** TEACHER IN-SERVICE DAY: SCHOOL’S OUT *** 2008 Graduation Ceremony at Custer Stadium (Bartlesville High School) (8 p.m.) 2008 Project Graduation at Washington Park Mall (Bartlesville High School) (Check-In Time Between 11:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m.) Monday, May 26 *** HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY *** Saturday, May 24 Backstage Dance Rehearsal and Performance at Fine Arts Center (7 p.m.) Wednesday, May 28 BHS Class of 2008 Graduated Seniors May Pick Up Diplomas at School (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.) Sunday, May 25 (No events scheduled) “Excellence In Education” Tuesday, May 27 Professional Development Make-Up Day (Elementary Schools) (TBA) Thursday, May 29 English Language Learners Testing (Hoover Elementary School) (TBA)
