May, 2010 - Macomb Intermediate School District

Adlai E. Stevenson High School
Website: www.uticak12.org
Mr. Pfannes-Principal
39701 Dodge Park Road, Sterling Heights, Michigan 48313
Ms. Chesney, Ms. Hildebrand, Mr. May-Associate Principals
May, 2010
Stevenson High School
2009-2010
MAY
May 3—All Night Party Meeting 7 p.m.
May 3—14 - AP Exams
May 7—Midsummer Night’s
Dream School Play 7 p.m.
May 10—Senior Meeting for
12th grade during school
May 12—Senior Honors
Night 7 p.m.
May 17—Mandatory Senior
Parent Meeting
May 28— 31—No School,
Memorial Break
JUNE
June 3-4 —Senior Exams
June 7—Prom at Penna’s of
Sterling Heights
June 11—Graduation Rehearsal at the Palace 11:30
a.m.
June 12—Graduation at the
Palace 1:00 p.m.
June 12—All Night Party
June 13—Back Up Graduation Date
June 15—Exams 1st & 6th
Hour—Full Day
June 16—Exams 2nd & 3rd
Hour—Half Day
June 17—Exams 4th & 5th
Hour—Half Day
June 17—Last Day of School
2010-11
August 24—Senior & Junior
Registration
August 25—Sophomore
Registration
Attendance Office
Main Office
Fax
797-1999
797-1900
797-1901
Message from Mr. Pfannes
Dear Parents:
It is hard for me to believe that we have entered the last full month of school. Thinking about
the seniors graduating and leaving Stevenson High School reminded me of a quote from Gilda
Radner:
―I wanted a perfect ending. Now I’ve learned, the hard way, that poems don’t rhyme,
and some stories don’t have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Life is about not
knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without
knowing what’s going to happen next. Delicious Ambiguity.‖
It sure would be nice to have a perfect ending to the high school career of each of our
graduating seniors, but short of that, I will always cherish the year I have spent with them and
the parents that support them. I will wait with excited anticipation to find out what the future
holds in store for them.
While we know that everything isn’t always perfect, we intend to make the senior final weeks
as close to perfect as possible. On Friday, we will meet with the seniors to discuss all of the
exciting events that will be occurring in the coming weeks. To give you a short preview, on May
5, the faculty held a competition to see who will be giving this year’s commencement address
to the seniors. On May 12, students who have earned honors this year will be recognized at
Senior Honors Night which is at 7 p.m. On May 17, we are having mandatory Senior
Parent Meetings to tie up any loose ends and give out tickets to graduation. Parents with
students who have last names A-L will meet at 5:30 p.m. Parents with students who have last
names M-Z will meet at 7 p.m. Seniors will take their final exams on June 3 and 4. On June
4 we will have a Senior Picnic. Prom will be at Penna’s of Sterling on June 7 at 7 p.m. We
will have an 11:30 a.m. mandatory graduation rehearsal for graduating seniors at the Palace
of Auburn Hills on June 11. Then the big day, graduation will be June 12 at 1 p.m. at the
Palace and that night parents will host an All Night Party at the school. The next month
promises to be a lot of fun for seniors and their families.
Many of our students have created memories to last a lifetime this year. Our Vanguard
newspaper has been busy racking up awards from the Michigan Interscholastic Press
Association (MIPA) including a Gold Award (First Place). Individual winners include
Lindsay Beaver (Honorable Mention News Story Writing), Jamyz Clancy (Honorable Mention
for Advertising Layout), Amanda Hewer (2nd Place News Page Layout), Julianna Osman (1st
Place Feature Story Writing), Jeff Philip (2nd Place Advertising Layout), Zach Reilly
(Honorable Mention Environmental Story & 2nd Place Sports News Story), Marisa Riddle
(Honorable Mention News Story Writing), and the team of Megan VanSparrentak and
Chelsea McCoy (Honorable Mention Editorial Story Writing Team Event) . In addition to the
state awards, Vanguard Newspaper students took home five first place awards from the
American Society of Newspaper Editors/Quill and Scroll 2010 International Writing and Photo
Contest. The winners from that event are Adam Gasperoni Riddle (1st Place Editorial
Writing), Amanda Hewer (1st Place Advertising Layout), Chelsea McCoy (1st Place News
Story Writing), and Megan VanSparrentak (1st Place Editorial Cartoon and 1st Place General
Columns). Mrs. Pantano is the advisor for the Vanguard.
Our Ambassador Yearbook students earned the Sparty Award (An Elite Award above 1st)
this year from MIPA. The whole staff earned five awards including 3rd place Headline Writing,
3rd Place Division Page Designs, Honorable Mention Theme Development, Honorable
Mention People Spread Section, and Honorable Mention Academic Spread Section. There
were also many individual award winners including Katrina Belfiori (Honorable Mention
Feature Photo), Lauren Belfiori (3rd Place Sports Action Photo), Caitlin Edberg (1st Place
Pfannes continued
Sports Action Photo and 1st Place Copy and Caption Writing), Sitha Hoeung (Honorable Mention
for Copy and Caption Writing), Brittany Kochajda (Honorable Mention Sports Reporting),
Richard Kuhn (Honorable Mentions for Feature Writing Student Life and Organizations Spread),
Koren Pardiac (Honorable Mention Sports Photo), Mallory Rajter (2nd Place Organizations
Writing), Melysa Sutherland (Honorable Mentions Feature Writing Student Life and Organizations
Writing), Sheereen Syed (Honorable Mention Opening and Closing Designs), and Rece Wheeler
(Honorable Mention Sports Feature Writing). There were also three team awards. The team of
Mallory Rajter, Laura Perry and Rebecca Seta earned 2nd Place for Advertising Spread. Trpko
Blazevski and Richard Kuhn earned an Honorable Mention for Organizations Spread. Lauren
Belfiori, Katrina Belfiori and Angelina Bonanni earned an Honorable Mention for Sports
Spread. Mrs. Pantano is the advisor for the Ambassador.
John F. Kennedy—
President, War Hero,
Pulitzer Prize Winner
We had seven of our industrial technology students qualify for State competition. Our students
competed in the Michigan Industrial Technology Education Society (MITES) regional
competition, with the top 4 positions in each category qualifying to compete at the state level.
Adam Bialecki qualified for States in both Mechanical Detail CAD Drawing (1 st) and Detail &
Assembly CAD Drawing (2nd). Brad Foley qualified in Mechanical Detail CAD Drawing (4th) and
Mechanical Detail CAD Drawing with Pictorial (2nd). Nick Iannucci qualified in Furniture over 30‖
tall (2nd). Gary Wallace (1st) and Domeniko Gashaj (2nd) both qualified in CAD/CAM Prototype of
Plastic Part. Alex Dominquez qualified in Architecture Open Framing Model (2 nd). Tom Oziem
qualified in Architecture Open Framing Model (1st). A 'Grand Prize Award' goes to the student who
produced the most outstanding project of that division regardless of category. Stevenson senior,
Tom Oziem won the 'Grand Prize Award' for the most outstanding Architecture project.
Tom will be pursuing a career in Architecture Engineering at Lawrence Tech University in the fall,
where he won an annual scholarship.
Stevenson had six students receive honors in the Social Studies Olympiad competition.
Nicolette Lojewski won gold in Investing. Donna Hurt won gold in Poster Storyboard. Shermie
Jacob and Mindy Cao won gold in the Library Grand Prix. And Will Ascenzo and Gianfarnco
D’Aristotile won bronze in the Social Studies Quiz Bowl.
Henry Kissinger—
National Security
Advisor, Secretary of
State
Jenna Ross was part of the UCS Underwater Robotics Team T.U.R.R.E.T (Technical
Underwater Robotics Research Engineering Team) which competed this past weekend in Chicago
against nine other teams from Michigan and Illinois. The team took 1st place Overall, 1st place in
Missions, 1st place in Engineering Presentation, and tied for 1st place in Display Board. The 2010
competition theme focuses on the Loihi seamount, an active undersea volcano that rises more
than 3,000 meters above the seafloor. The mission tasks challenge teams to deploy instruments,
take sensor readings, plot data, and collect samples of geologic features as well as organisms that
inhabit the volcano’s flanks.
The 2010 Stevenson High School Science Olympiad Team finished 9th at the State
Tournament on Saturday, May 1 at MSU. The team finished with a score of 360 points, and three
medals. The level of competition at the state tournament can be appreciated fully when you
consider that there are 239 Division C teams registered in the state, the top 48 teams in the state
competed on Saturday. A 9th place overall is terrific! That's the top 4 %. Team members
included seniors Lisa Cocco, Tyler Greene, Crystal Putrus and Rafae Qazi. Juniors - David
Cinquegrani, Mark Cinquegrani, Troy Ferland, Andrew Morris, Ishita Pandya, and Michael
Zelenak. Sophomores - Lauren Cocco, Mark Hein, Austin Rudisill and Bilal Qazi. The
medals were won by Lisa Cocco and Tyler Greene, 4th place in Anatomy and Physiology, Lisa
Cocco and Lauren Cocco, 4th place in EggONaut and Mark Cinquegrani, David Cinquegrani
and Austin Rudisill, 4th place in Mission Possible. The students' hard work, determination and
sense of humor throughout the year and at the competition led to their success.
I am proud of everything our students have achieved this year and I am especially proud of
our graduating seniors. With the closing of this newsletter, I say goodbye to our senior parents
and seniors. I hope you have many fond memories of your time at Stevenson High School. I know,
as you look forward, it can be a little bit scary not knowing what the future holds. It is my hope that
each and every one of our seniors accomplishes greatness. In the meantime, I am satisfied that
our graduating seniors have received an education that has prepared them for what Gilda Radner
referred to as the ―Delicious Ambiguity‖ of the future.
With Titan Pride,
Associate Principal Comments
Mr. May—10th Grade
Ms. Chesney—11th Grade
Ms. Hildebrand—12th Grade
Parking Permits for the 2010-2011 School year
As we progress through second semester of the 2009-2010 school year, thoughts naturally turn to
parking permits for the 2010-2011 school year. With approximately 700 seniors next year and only
400 parking spots, seniors in “good standing” will be given first priority for these spots.
To be in ―good standing” a senior must have:
Limited number of unexcused absences and tardies by hour for the entire 2009-2010 school
year. We will be checking attendance at the end of this school year to determine those
eligible. Please remind your student of the importance of good attendance. This past year there were many
students who applied for parking permits who had perfect attendance the previous school year. When looking
at tardies, three tardies equals one unexcused absence.
We will also be checking student’s discipline record and confirm they have taken the ACT/MME tests their Junior
year.
Things that do not have an impact on parking permits are after-school jobs, co-op students, members of extracurricular activities and out-of district students.
We also look at parking permit holders during the school year. If a student goes on credit review, or has some
disciplinary problems, parking passes can be revoked.
If, and only if there are spots still available after all seniors have had the opportunity to purchase their passes,
will we consider Juniors for the remaining spots. The remaining spots will be allocated to Juniors based strictly
on their attendance from the 2009-2010 school year. Sophomores will not be eligible to park.
Applications will be available the week of May 31st and must be turned in by the end of this school year.
The following students earned the ―All-conference
Academic Team‖ Award for the Macomb Red Division-A
among the top 77 in Macomb County at Stevenson High
School:
William Ascenzo
Devin Aryan
Melanie Brender
Emily Caoagas
Bridget Cappel
Steven Czyz
Tyler Greene
Alana Hartley
Nicole Kaufman
Brittany Kelley
Junsup Park
Jenna Ross
Matthew Tunesi
Jarred Versical
These students will be honored on May 12th.
Congratulations All-conference Team!
Congratulations to our Class
of 2010
Valedictorians and
Salutatorian!
Class Valedictorians
Ramnik Bhatti
Melanie Brender
Emily Caoagas
Bridget Cappel
Steven Czyz
Noha El-Ghoroury
Michael Geraltowski
Tyler Greene
Alda Kasa
Nicole Marie Kaufman
Brittany Kelley
Patrick McLaughlin
Junsup Park
Esther Philip
Jenna Ross
Binh Ton
Matthew Tunesi
Chelsea Young
Salutatorian
Rita Benjamin
ACT and SAT Free Events Announcements
Do you know where your scores will take you? The Princeton Review has several free events coming up to
help you prepare yourself for the ACT, SAT, and the college admissions process. Take a practice test and see
where you stand!
Free Practice ACT: Saturday, May 8 from 9am-1pm
Ann Arbor, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, East Lansing, Grand Rapids, Grosse Pointe, and Novi
Free SAT Day: Saturday, May 15, from 9am-1pm
Ann Arbor, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, East Lansing, Grand Rapids, Grosse Pointe, and Novi
The practice tests will be administered to you in a way that’s very similar to how the real ACT and SAT are
given. Why? Because you need to become familiar with the format of the ACT and SAT and the testing
environment you’ll face.
Scores Back and Strategy Session: Saturday, May 22, from 11am-1pm
Ann Arbor, Birmingham, Novi, Rochester, and East Lansing
Parents and students are welcome to attend Scores Back and Strategy Session. Receive your scores, learn
strategies for section on the test, and find out how to gain admission into a top-notch school. Students should
walk away from the practice tests and Strategy Session with a feel for where they stand on the tests, where
their scores will take them, and the confidence to ace the exams.
Spots are limited- please call The Princeton Review at 800-2Review, or visit us online at
PrincetonReview.com/events to reserve your spot today!
Con g r at ulat ion s t o St e v e n son Hig h Sch ool 2 0 0 9 -1 0 Acad e m ic
Sch olar s Wh o We r e Hon or e d at t h e Mar ch 2 2 , 2 0 1 0
Boar d Of Ed ucat ion Me e t in g !
Devin Aryan
William Ascenzo
George Awwad
Caitlin Ball
Charbel Barrak
Katherine Barton
Rita Benjamin
Emily Benoit
Amee Bhatt
Ramnik Bhatti
Stephanie Binfet
Trpko Blazevski
Isaac Boehnlein
Melanie Brender
Luke Broses
Jeffrey Brousseau
David Brown
Mindy Cao
Emily Caoagas
Bridget Cappel
Cristina Cerrone
Amanda Ciaramitaro
Jenna Cline
Lisa Cocco
Casey Corzilius
Steven Czyz
Kristin Dara
Carleen Deluna
Austin Dusseau
Jonathan Duvall
Natalie El-Alam
Noha El-Ghoroury
Stephanie Falotico
Marissa Gardner
Michael Geraltowski
Amirreza Gharagozlou
Ishwarpal Gill
Tyler Greene
Morgan Gregorich
Ashley Habner
Bethany Hanks
Alana Hartley
Alexis Heffner
Megan Heileman
Amanda Hirsch
Brianna Hogan
Casey Hunsberger
Kayla Kalmar
Alda Kasa
Rani Kattoula
Nicole Kaufman
Brittany Kelley
Christopher Kogut
Joseph Koralewskli
Mark Kovalcik
Michele Lowe
Jillian Matthew
Anthony Mazur
Patrick McLaughlin
Amanda Meyer
Christina Micakovic
Angela Miriani
Kaitlyn Nako
Junsup Park
Michelle Park
Brianna Patrick
Alina Philip
Esther Philip
Crystal Putrus
Rafae Qazi
Kathryn Reading
Alexis Reaume
Martina Risteska
Jenna Ross
Jeffrey Sant
Sapna Shah
Emily Shamon
Anthony Sinishtaj
Evan Smith
Jesse Stirnemann
Maria Suvak
Stephanie Tarczynski
Matthew Techel
Mhiles Tecson
De'Yonko Thomas
Joshua Thomas
Binh Ton
Martin Toplanaj
Matthew Tunesi
Megan Vansparrentak
Jarred Versical
Ashley Wahnschaff
Michael Wesner
Megan Whitehair
Rose Wong
Kathryn Wright
Chelsea Young
Your students’ cap and gown will be held if:
1. They have not returned all their books/athletic gear/any school issued equipment.
2. And/or they have received a fine.
3. They have not paid Senior Dues.
Senior Parent Meetings
May 17, 2010
Last Name: A-L 5:30-7:00 PM
Last Name: M-Z 7:00-8:30 PM
Purpose of Parent Meetings
Class of 2010
Prepare Senior Families for a smooth end of the
school year by discussing the following:
Watch a short video
Unpaid fines and dues
Diploma cards
Senior announcement delivery
Senior Honors Night
Commencement Tickets
Final Weeks of School – Conduct/Consequences
Exam Days
Senior Picnic
Cap and Gown Distribution
Prom
Commencement Rehearsal
Commencement
Senior all Night Party
Class Motto
Don’t cry because it’s over,
smile because it
happened.
Class Song
If today was your last
day—Nickelback
Parents who attend the meeting will be given their tickets for
commencement.
Titan Days - Save the Date
Registration for Current Students for 2010-11 School Year:
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Senior & Junior Registration
Sophomore Registration
And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do
for you; ask what you can do for your country—
John F. Kennedy
There cannot be a crisis next week, my schedule is already full—
Henry Kissinger
.
CARE invests in youth by working with school personnel and parents to promote the healthy
development and education of young people. CARE’s Student Assistance offers families the
opportunity to receive a clinical evaluation. Clinicians work with families to prevent and
respond to real life struggles including the misuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs or mental
health concerns. Our schools district has an agreement with CARE to provide these services
free of charge to all their students. Clinical evaluations are completely confidential. To make a
clinical appointment, call 586.541.2273.
CARE connects and refers people to resources that strengthen, and empower individuals and
families. In addition to the Student Assistance services, CARE Prevention programs include:
Skills for Managing Anger, Teen Intervene, Parenting Workshops, Project Focus, and Alcohol,
Tobacco and Other Drug Presentations. For program descriptions dates and times, refer to the
CARE website www.careofmacomb.com or contact CARE’s Family Program department at
586.541.0033.
CARE is a valuable community and educational organization making a difference for youth,
families and schools. We recognize that when one person in a family has a problem, it affects
everyone. Substance abuse/misuse is a universal concern. The adage “it takes a village to raise a
child” is more relevant than ever. Together we can help make our community a better place to
live and work.
Student Assistance Services
CARE has provided Student Assistance since the early
1980's and has formal agreements with many Macomb
County Districts. Districts that have a "full service"
agreement with CARE enable their students, who are
Iexperiencing problems due to mental health or
substance abuse issues, to meet with a counselor to
determine a course of action that can lead to academic
success and emotional health. Students, grades K
Ithrough 12, can talk to a counselor about grief and
loss, depression, family or school relationships or their
unhealthy use of alcohol or other drugs. These
sessions are offered free and confidential. An
appointment can me made by the parent. School
personnel do not need to be involved in this type of
referral. Districts are asked to make their families
aware of this service. Telephone Information and
referrals to treatment, support groups and other types
of services can also be obtained through CARE by
calling 586.541.CARE.
Districts that have full service agreements with
CARE are:
• Center line Public Schools
• East Detroit Public Schools
• Fitzgerald Public Schools
• Fraser Public Schools
• Lakeshore Public Schools
• Lakeview Public Schools
• L' Anse Creuse Public Schools
• Mt. Clemens Community Schools
• St. Clair Shores Alternative Education
• South Lake Public Schools
• Utica Community Schools
• Van Dyke Public Schools
• Warren Consolidated Schools
• Warren Woods Public Schools
Districts that have a limited agreement with CARE
are:
• Chippewa Valley High School; Dakota High School
&Mohegan High School only
• Clintondale Community Schools
• Macomb Intermediate Schools
• Richmond Community Schools
• Roseville Community Schools
These districts can authorize a referral to CARE.
Please call your district counselors office to receive
clarification.
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UCAT provides community support for students
The UTICA AREA COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM (UCAT) is a coalition that was formed in 1992 to
serve the Utica community area. UCAT’s mission is to develop and implement strategies to prevent, delay or reduce alcohol, tobacco and other drug use by youth in the community. These
programs have parental and community input to enhance existing substance abuse prevention
efforts.
UCAT’s Vision:
A safe and supportive community for families where
• Healthy activities are encouraged
• Parents provide care and guidance to children
• Youth develop into capable and competent young adults
UCAT’s Goals:
• Increase community awareness about the devastating effects of alcohol, tobacco and other
drugs
• Promote positive community activities for youth
• Support parents in their prevention efforts
UCAT meetings are held at 4 p.m. the second Thursday of the month, in the Sterling Heights
Police Department Library.
Titan Time Tutoring
Tutoring is available on most Tuesdays and Thursdays after school from 2:15—3:15 p.m. in
the Media Center for students who need additional help with math, English, science or social studies.
STUDENT
NEWS
CLASS OF 2010 IMPORTANT END OF YEAR DATES
Class of 2010
End of the Year Calendar
(Revised)
Friday, May 7 (during school) - Senior Meeting
Wednesday, May 12 - Senior Honors Night
7:00 PM
Monday, May 17 - Mandatory Senior Parent Meetings
(Auditorium)
Last Name: A-L
5:30-7:00PM
Last Name: M-Z
7:00-8:30 PM
Thursday, June 3 - Morning Classes – Afternoon Exams
Friday, June 4 Morning Exams followed by Senior Picnic
Monday, June 7 - PROM at Penna’s of Sterling 7:00 PM
June 11 - Graduation Rehearsal at the Palace 11:30 AM
Saturday, June 12 - Graduation at the Palace
Saturday, June 12
1:00 PM
All Night Party
Boys' and Girls' Golf
STUDENT
NEWS
All boys and girls, currently in grades 8-11, that are interested in playing summer
golf and/or trying out for the high school team, please contact Coach Walczak at
[email protected] for information and/or to sign up. Space is limited
for summer golf, which starts Friday, June 18. The girls' season starts August 11,
2010 with try-outs at Sycamore Hills Golf Course at 10 A.M., all skill levels welcomed. Please contact Coach Walczak prior to try-outs to sign up
1st
Annual!!!
May 6th
4pm-10pm
$6
PIZZA! FUN! PRIZES!
Utica Zap Zone
586-323-0030
Come have some fun!!
GSA Sponsored!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE SANP COMMITTEE FOR SENIOR PARENTS!
The Senior All Night Party is a great way for your senior to celebrate their graduation in a safe and fun
environment while creating many wonderful memories with their peers. Does your senior have his/her
ticket for the June 12th Party? Hurry and get one now before prices go up again!
Theme: The Journey, Past, Present & Future
Parents, In order for the party to be a success, WE NEED YOUR HELP with the
following! Please note: *The following items are needed ONLY if your student is planning
ALL NIGHT PARTY NEWS
on attending the All night Party!
HEADLINERS: Please send in a headline that might be published about your senior in 20-30 years for use on the Head
Lines of the Future Wall. Where do you see your child in 20-30 years after graduation? Be creative! Be outrageous! Be
funny! Be ambitious! Examples of Head Lines include:
- Mike Puzzuoli Wins the Nobel Peace Prize!
- Nicole Kaufman, Noted Neurologist, Develops Artificial Brain!
For Headliners: Please put headliners in an envelope and label "headliner" and drop in box in office marked "SANP", or Contact
Marie Kaufman at 586- 662-1623 or e-mail her at [email protected] * note: Stumped on a headline for your student - send
Marie an e-mail or phone her. Let her know what your students goals/interests are and she will come up with a headline for
COLLEGE ITEMS: We are in need of college related items such as flags, posters, banners, blankets, towels, hats, blow up
mascots, etc. for our Future College area. If you want items returned, please label with your name. Also, let us know where your
senior is attending (or thinking of attending) so we can try to represent everyone.
Small college items/college attending: can be put in an envelope/bag and dropped into the SANP box, label envelope/bag
"college items" or contact Debbie Puzzuoli at 586-243-5401 or e-mail her at: [email protected]. For large items please use
contact info.
PICTURES: Please send in two pictures of your senior for the Memory Wall. Pictures should not be larger than 5x7 size. One
picture should be from their early childhood (e.g., toddler or elementary age) and the other should be a senior picture (consider
using a watermarked proof!). Please label the pictures clearly with your child's name, so that we will have correct spelling for
display. Also, consider using copies of the pictures, because pictures will NOT be returned!
For Pictures: Please put in an envelope labeled "Memory Wall Pics" and drop off in box in office marked "SANP". For questions,
Please contact Diane Rabe at 586-254-0592 or e-mail her at [email protected]
VOLUNTEERS: PARENTS PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE WILLING TO HELP WITH ADVANCED PREPARATONS, SETUP
FRIDAY NIGHT, ASSIGNMENTS THE NIGHT OF THE PARTY OR CLEANUP IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE PARTY! ANY AND ALL
ASSISTANCE IS WELCOME! GET INVOLVED AND HELP MAKE THE PARTY A SUCCESS!!
For volunteering: Contact Angela Patrick at: [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE: IN ORDER FOR US TO PLAN DETAILED LAYOUTS, ALL COLLEGE ITEMS, HEADLINERS, AND
PICTURES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN FRIDAY MAY 14th. This date has been extended, so hurry, don't miss
out - send your items in! *ONLY STUDENTS ATTENDING THE ALL NIGHT PARTY NEED TO SUBMIT THE ABOVE
ITEMS.
Thank You, Your SANP Committee
Counseling
Corner
2009 – 2010 COUNSELOR
BREAKDOWN
A- Bri
Brj-G
H-Mal
Mam-Sam
San-Z
Mrs. Reitzel
Dr. Jones-Lau
Ms. Juday
Mr. Fiott
Mrs. Mattson
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE COUNSELORS...
May 12 - Honors Night 7 p.m. - Mark your calendars now for this special
evening event for our seniors.
Reminder to Seniors - Continue to check Stevenson’s website, as well as
your English teacher’s classroom, for a posting of current scholarships. See
Mrs. Gow in the Career Center for applications.
The following
guidelines are
intended to
provide assistance
Juniors and Sophomores – Watch the t.v. announcements for information on
available summer programs. These provide wonderful opportunities to have
a university experience in a career area of interest to you. See your
counselor for further information.
to students in
planning for their
post-high
school education:
MICHIGAN MERIT EXAM/MICHIGAN PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP CHANGES
The State of Michigan has not yet determined their budget for the year. Without an approved budget, we do not know what the status
of the Michigan Promise scholarship is for this year’s seniors or students from classes that have already graduated. We will keep
students and parents informed about this program as more information becomes available.
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS
All local scholarships are published on Stevenson’s Web site and can be accessed by clicking on ―Counseling and Career Servic es‖
and then by clicking on ―Scholarships and Financial Aid.‖ Additionally, senior English classes will have printed copies of scholarships
posted in the classroom. Copies of all scholarship applications are available in the career center.
ACADEMIC SUCCESS BEGINS WITH CLASSROOM SUCCESS
As our first card marking period is well under way, it is important to reinforce the skills necessary for our children to achieve academic
success. The following list, from ―How to Get Good Grades,‖ by Linda O’Brien, focuses on student success in the classroom.
Please take a moment to discuss these important ideas with your child.
Learn how to adapt to different teachers
Be in school, on time, every day
Be prepared for each class
Sit in front of the class, if possible
Be aware of your body language and nonverbal behavior
Always do your homework
Participate in class and be a good group member
Treat others with courtesy and respect
Involve your parents
SUMMER PROGRAMS 2010
Carnegie Mellon University : 5000 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (412)268-2082 www.cmu.edu Grades
10-11 (Must be 16 by June 07) June 26-Aug. 06, 2010. Six-week college course program in:
music/art/design/drama/architecture/Science/Engineering/Computer Science/ Preparatory courses- APEA
(Advanced Placement Early Action). Deadline for Applications is May 1, 2010.
Cornell University Summer College: B20 Day Hall, Ithaca, New York, 14853. (603)255-6203.
www.summercollege.cornell.edu. Programs run June-August: Architecture, Art, Business, College Success,
Computing and Information Science, and more. Deadline for most programs is April 30, 2010
Ferris State University: Summer Academic Camps Grades 10-12 410 Oak Street, ALU113, Big Rapids, MI.
49307. (800)562-9130. https://ucelcpd.ferris.edu. Select three day or one week programs in June or July for:
Allied Health Science Camp, Biotechnology Camp, Criminal Justice Camp, CAD and Manufacturing,
Computer Technology, French Language/Culture, Television and Digital Media Production.
Deadline for applications is two weeks prior to the start date of class.
Georgetown University: (202)687-5719. www.summer.georgetown.edu Summer College in Washington
D.C. July 11- August 14, 2010. Earn undergraduate college credits in the business program or the college prep
program. Earn 3-6 undergraduate college credits. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Rolling admissions.
George Washington University Summer Pre College Program. (202)242-6802.
www.summerscholars.gwu.edu. Session 1 courses July7-16, 2010. Session 2 courses July21-30, 2010.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: May 1, 2010.
Harvard Summer School Program, Grades 10th-12th. www.ssp.harvard.edu (617)495-3192. Program: June
19-August 07, 2010. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: May 03,2010.
Macomb Community College, Summer Career Academics. (586)445-7640. [email protected]. Grades
11th - 12th One week programs in June and July include: Biotechnology, Robotics, Media and Communication
Arts, Culinary/Pastry Arts, Fire Service Career Academy, Law Enforcement, Veterinary Technician &
Advanced Veterinary Technician. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: June 15, 2010 with the exception of
the law enforcement academy, which requires the return of an application by May 27, 2010.
Michigan Technological University (MTU) Summer Youth Program Camp. Alumni House 1400 Townsend
Dr., Houghton, MI. 49931. (888)773-2655. www.youthprograms.mtu.edu Grades 10th & 11th Women in
Engineering *Explorations in Engineering, *Engineering Scholars Program * Summer Youth
Exploration/Career and Adventure Exploration, *Cryptography,* Spatial Visualization and Engineering
Designing for college credit. Programs run in late June-July. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Rolling
admissions. Deadline for Competitive Scholarship Programs: April 1, 2010
NMH (Northifeld Mount Hermon School): One Lamplighter Way, Mount Hermon, MA 01354-9638.
(413)498-3290. www.nmhschool.org College Prep Program. No application deadline.
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presents
May 7
7:00pm
Tickets $5.00
Grease monkey vs. Skilled Automotive Technician
What do you think of when you picture an automotive mechanic? If you’re like most, you may picture
someone rolling under a car on one of those cool skateboard looking things, covered in oil and probably
missing teeth.
The fact is that the typical automotive technician has changed a lot in the last 10 years! These days a
successful mechanic is more likely to have a laptop or scan-tool in his tool box than a combination
wrench set.
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As the automotive repair industry has changed, so has the Stevenson Titan Auto Shop, by recently
gaining national certification with the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation
(NATEF). NATEF supports certified programs by:
Receiving advanced technical training
Thorough knowledge of automotive systems and communications
Excellent communication skills
Reasoning ability
Above average mechanical aptitude
Increased opportunities and funding for the automotive program at Stevenson
Along with this certification, Stevenson also offers additional opportunities for students, such as:
2+2 Partnerships with 3 technical universities and Macomb Community College
These partnerships allow auto students to receive up to 4 college credits for successfully
completing their high school auto classes
In the next decade, nearly all ASE mechanics will be expected to have college degrees
Stevenson auto students have had the pleasure of hosting 5 automotive specific technical colleges in the
auto shop annually. Many Stevenson auto students have attended these schools and received degrees
and technical certifications.
Also, Stevenson High School Career Technical Education (CTE) courses have combined to charter
UCS’s first ever National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). For the first time, auto students have the
opportunity to be recognized for high achievement by their classmates, parents, and employers.
Excellent opportunities will open for these students by being able to achieve:
Greater educational pursuits
Scholarships
Advanced placement employment
Respect of other skilled technicians across the country
Additionally, beginning in Fall 2010, senior CTE auto students will have the opportunity to receive math
credit in the form of their “Senior math experience requirement” while studying an integrated
auto/math curriculum that connects their mechanical aptitude and automotive repair skills with math
standards which are increasingly relative to the auto industry.
The 21st century has indeed brought many changes, not only to the automotive industry, but also
technology, education, and future employment requirements. The Titan Auto Shop is proving that it too
will embrace the technical and educational shift that is currently taking place in the world.
Today’s auto students will be tomorrow’s hybrid, alternative fuel, automated and highperformance vehicle repair technicians. By becoming NATEF certified, chartering the NTHS, teaching
core academic principles, and partnering with colleges, the Titan auto program is assuring that the notion
of Grease Monkey Mechanics is Gone and a new found respect for skilled technicians is present. The
students completing this program will be thoroughly prepared for a successful and rewarding career.
TITAN AUTO
“ Where character is built one job at a time”
National Technical Honor Society
Stevenson High School became a charter member of the National Technical Honor Society in February 2010. Students in career and technical education (CTE) classes will be nominated by their CTE teachers for admission if they meet the criteria. The criteria include: a
3.0 GPA, outstanding attendance and an A average in CTE classes. Seniors will be able to
wear honor cords of purple and silver at graduation. The motto for this national group is
―Success Favors the Prepared Mind‖. Congratulations to all nominated students. We are
very excited to offer this opportunity at Stevenson High School.
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At the State Solo and Ensemble Festival the following students were nominated from over 4,200
participants from the entire State. There are 15 flutes, and 14 Trumpets selected out of the
ENTIRE State of Michigan and our Amee and Isaac are a part of them! WOW!
Adjudicators nominated our students to participate in the MYAF Band. The students will now be
able to perform May 13th-15th as part of the Michigan Youth Arts Festival Week at Western Michigan University during Michigan Week.
CONGRATULATIONS to Stevenson High Schools own Amee Bhatt on Flute and Issac Boehnlein
on Trumpet.
Congratulations to Chris Sanger, our new Titan Marching Band
Drum Major for the 2010 Season!
Congratulations to the Stevenson Jazz Ensemble who received straight 1st Divisions
at State Jazz Festival on April 15th at Eisenhower High School.
With this rating the group has been invited to perform at the Detroit Jazz Festival on
Labor Day Weekend.
Congratulations Stevenson Orchestra Members for earning a 1st Division
Rating of Excellence at the MSBOA District and State Chamber Festivals!
Upcoming Concert Information:
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Wednesday, May 5
UCS Show Choir Extravanganza
Tuesday, May 11
Orchestra and Jazz Band Concert
Wednesday, May 19
Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble Concert Thursday, May 20
7:00 PM
7:45 PM (at Ford II HS)
7:00 PM
7:00
Stevenson M athematics Department Announcement
The Mathematics Department would like to recognize Shane Brender ’12, Olga Foroshivska ’11, and Cody Marshall ’11, for scoring the highest, respectively, on the
American Mathematics Competitions 12 Test on February 9. Over 85 students took
the higher order thinking test at Stevenson that addressed mathematics that is not necessarily taught in traditional mathematics courses. Congratulations!
The Publication students attended their state competitions on Friday. The V anguard
newspaper took a Gold A ward (First Place) with five individual writing and graphic
design awards. The A mbassador Yearbook took a Sparty A ward (elite award above
first place) and 18 individual writing, graphic design and photography
awards. These awards are extremely important in that we are in the highest competitive category (Division 1) and up against major schools, such as Eisenhower, Troy, Grosse Pointe North and South, and Novi High Schools I am extremely proud of them.
Ms. Pantano—Yearbook/ Newspaper A dvisor
Utica SkillsUSA members to become
“Champions at Work” at State Leadership Conference in Lansing, Mi.
SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization of students,
teachers and industry working together to ensure America
has a skilled work force. SkillsUSA helps high school and college students enrolled in career and technical education programs to excel by teaching employability skills such as communication, problem solving and leadership in conjunction with their
trade, technical and service skills. Annual membership exceeds 303,000 students and instructors in more than 3,700 schools and colleges in every state, three territories, and the District of
Columbia.
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SkillsUSA emphasizes total quality at work—high ethical standards, superior work skills, lifelong education, and pride in the dignity of work. Members are heeding the call from employers
and preparing themselves to become future leaders in the workplace by developing self-esteem
and skills needed for technical-related careers and community service.
Utica schools sent 30 participants to the 2010 SkillsUSA Michigan State Leadership and Skills
Championships in Lansing on April 16-18, 2010. Twelve students from the Utica Center for Science and Industry, seven from Utica High School, and eleven from Utica Stevenson High School
competed in various areas. Career and technical students from all over the state gathered to
compete to see who would be the best workers in Michigan’s future.
Over 700 volunteer judges critiqued students in 75 contests such as Architectural Drafting,
Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Welding, Plumbing, Video Production, and Automotive Service
Technology. Representatives from Lawrence Technological University, Ferris State University,
and the International Academy of Design & Technology had exhibits at the vendor expo to interact with the students, to help them become “Champions at Work.”
Stevenson High School was fortunate to have had students earn podium finishes: The team
consisting of Viktor Rasi, Domeniko Gashaj, Gary Wallace, and Jon Vitale took 3rd place in Computer Automated Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) while Ryan Bradley pulled away taking 1 st place
in CNC Milling Technology. Top qualifiers in each category advance to the 2010 National
Leadership and Skills Championships, June 21-26, 2010, in Kansas City, MO. Congratulations
to all SkillsUSA competitors and good luck Ryan Bradley at Nationals!
The Michigan Industrial Technology Education Society (MITES) regional competition was held May 1st
at Dakota high school. The top 4 positions in each category will compete at the state level.
Below are the results:
Place
1st
4th
2nd
2nd
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
Student
Adam Bialecki
Brad Foley
Adam Bialecki
Brad Foley
Nick Iannucci
Gary Wallace
Domeniko Gashaj
*Tom Oziem
Alex Dominguez
Division
Mechanical Design
Mechanical Design
Mechanical Design
Mechanical Design
Woods
Plastics Technology
Plastics Technology
Architecture
Architecture
Category
Grade
MD8, Mechanical Detail CAD Drawing
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MD8, Mechanical Detail CAD Drawing
10
MD9, Detail & Assembly CAD Drawings
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MD16, Mechanical Detail CAD Drawing w/Pictorial
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WO10, Furniture over 30‖ tall
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PL7, CAD/CAM Prototype of Plastic Part
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PL7, CAD/CAM Prototype of Plastic Part
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AD5, Architecture Open Framing Model
12
AD5, Architecture Open Framing Model
12
There are numerous categories in each division (subject). A 'Grand Prize Award' goes to the student who produced the most outstanding project of that division regardless of category. Stevenson senior, Tom Oziem
won the 'Grand Prize Award' for the most outstanding Architecture project. Tom will be pursuing a career
in Architectural Engineering at Lawerence Tech University in the fall, where he won a $13,000 per year
scholarship!
Four elementary schools to close as part of budget deficit reduction plan
As part of its ongoing attempt to deal with mounting budgetary concerns, the Utica Community
Schools Board of Education has approved closing four of the district’s 29 elementary schools –
Ewell, Rose Kidd, Magahay and Walsh – effective the end of the 2009-2010 school year.
The Board also approved new attendance area boundaries as part of its school closing plan.
Ewell students will be reassigned to Monfort, Switzer or Morgan Elementary. Magahay
students will be reassigned to Flickinger, Havel or Browning. Rose Kidd students will be
reassigned to Harvey or DeKeyser, while Walsh students will be reassigned to Schuchard or
Plumbrook.
As part of the plan, residential neighborhoods will remain together and, in many cases, will
actually reunite areas which had been separated in previous attendance area adjustments. Both
junior high and senior high school attendance patterns remain unaffected by the Board’s
decision.
Schools Superintendent Dr. Christine M. Johns emphasized that the next phase of the plan will
be the implementation of transition activities for the new students.
“Our principals – both those whose schools are closing and those who will be receiving new
students – will design activities with care and concern,” Johns said. “We are committed to
having the supports in place so that our students will very quickly acclimate to their new
schools.”
Teachers and parents from both the closing and receiving schools will also be a part of the
transition activities, Johns said.
The Board made its decision after review of a four-month-long study by the citizen-based
Facilities Study Team (FST), whose charge was to review the efficient use of district schools and
provide a recommendation. Meetings were conducted at each of the schools recommended
for closure to gain parent input and answer questions.
The decision to close the schools is another strategy used by the district to offset an anticipated
$33 million deficit for 2010-2011. The school closings will result in a savings of some $3.1
million annually.
The $33 million shortfall is expected due to an anticipated $268 per student cut in state aid
next year, in addition to the continuation of the 2009-2010 reduction of $165. Further loss will
come from ongoing decline in student enrollment, increasing costs in retirement payments to
the state, rising health care costs and a decline in the sales, property and income taxes that
serve as the basis for funding the state’s public school district.
Over the past seven years, the district has reduced spending by more than $46 million,
including the elimination of more than 400 employee positions, sale of unused property,
reduced-cost health care options and an aggressive energy management plan.
In 2009-2010, the district cut $4.3 million due to unexpected cuts in state funding, which
provides more than 80 percent of its operating revenue.
At each of the school-level meetings, parents were encouraged to contact their state
representatives to demand an accounting for ongoing failure by the state legislature to bring
about stable and ongoing financial reform with regard to Michigan’s public schools. For more
information, access the district website at www.uticak12.org .
Titan Time Tutoring
Tutoring is available on most Tuesdays and Thursdays after school from 2:15—3:15 p.m. in the Media
Center for students who need additional help with math, English, science or social studies.
Teachers and National honor Society students are available to help your student achieve his or her academic goals.
Emergency Card:
Please be sure to keep your student’s emergency card up to date.
In the event of an emergency, we need your student’s information to be accurate.
It is important that any health issues are listed on the card. Any change in address or phone number contacts need to be made through the school attendance
office-registrar.
New Student Enrollment Information
In order to enroll new students, please make sure you have the following documentation during enrollment at Stevenson
High School:
Birth certificate
Shot record
Unofficial copy of transcript
Parent’s Michigan driver’s license with new address OR
Michigan ID OR
Work badge with your picture OR
Passport
Sterling Heights tax bill OR
Closing statement on purchase of a house OR
Lease agreemenmt
Know the Difference between Cold and H1N1 Flu Symptoms
Symptom
Fever
Cold
Fever is rare with a cold.
Coughing
A hacking, productive (mucusproducing)
cough is often present
with a cold.
Slight body aches and pains can be
part of a cold.
Stuffy nose is commonly present with
a cold and typically resolves
spontaneously within a week.
Chills are uncommon with a cold.
Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold.
Sneezing is commonly present with
a cold
Aches
Stuffy Nose
Chills
Tiredness
Sneezing
Sudden
Symptoms
Headache
Sore Throat
Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the flu.
60% of people who have the flu experience chills.
Tiredness is moderate to severe with the flu.
Sneezing is not common with the flu.
Cold symptoms tend to develop over
a few days.
The flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu
hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high
fever, aches and pains.
A headache is fairly uncommon with A headache is very common with the flu, present in 80% of flu cases.
a cold.
Sore throat is commonly present with
a cold.
Chest Discomfort Chest discomfort is mild to moderate
with a cold.
The only way to stop the spread of diseases is to spread awareness.
Wash your hands, cover your cough and stay home when you're sick!
(source: CDC website)
H1N1 Flu
Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of
all flu cases . =2 0A temperature of 100°F or higher
for 3 to 4 days is associated with the flu.
A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is
usually present with the flu (sometimes referred to
as dry cough).
Severe aches and pains are common with the flu.
Sore throat is not commonly present with the flu.
Chest discomfort is often severe with the flu.
Clip these important numbers for quick reference
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
ALL NIGHT PARTY
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
ATTENDANCE
BOOKSTORE (for fees)
COUNSELING
MAIN OFFICE
TITAN SHOPPE
822-2011 Ms. Angela Patrick
797-1950
797-1999
797-1903
797-1990
797-1900
797-1948
For FASTER assistance, please use these direct
phone numbers
OUR ATTENDANCE/MAIN OFFICE HAS MOVED (again)
Due to CONSTRUCTION in our current Main Office, the Attendance Office moved back to
it’s old location.
The NEW main entrance is now at DOOR #2, to the right of the flag pole.
ABSENCE LINE—797-1999 (see above)
Student Medications
New forms must be filled out prior to dispensing any medications in the office.
M edications N O T picked up the last day of school will be DI SCARDED
Lost and Found
Please have your student visit our Main Office Lost and Found area if they have misplaced an
item at school.
Items left in our lost and found will be sent to a DONATION CENTER after
the last day of school.
EMAIL ADDRESS
In order to continue receiving the newsletter, please let us know if your email address changes
as soon as possible.
Free and Reduced Lunch Applications:
The forms for free and reduced lunches is available on line at
lunchapp.com
Second annual Arts & Idols event lets you be the judge!
It’s not too late to participate in the second Annual Arts and Idols Gala, which will
feature area singing sensations as you help benefit the Utica Community Schools
Scholarship Fund. This very special event is set for Thursday, May 20 at the Palazzo
Grande Banquet and Event Center in Shelby Township.
This year’s Arts and Idols Gala features a full dinner, silent and live art auctions and
the chance to rub shoulders with current and future celebrities, culminating in the
final competition between 10 “Idols,” adult singers who were selected in earlier
auditions from among nearly 100 musical hopefuls.
Celebrity judges will select the winner of the Arts & Idols singing competition at the
event. They include such local notables as Detroit Red Wings commentator Mickey
Redmond, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, Macomb County Sheriff
Mark Hackel, WJR mid-morning host (and voice of Michigan football) Frank
Beckman, radio personalities Big Al and Jackie Purtan and 41-A District Court Judge
Kimberley A. Wiegand.
And, for the first time, audience members can join in the fun by casting a vote for
their favorite Idol.
A highlight of the Gala will be the display of the artwork of talented student artists
from district schools. The works will be available for purchase as part of the
scheduled silent and live auctions. Several scholarships will also be up for auction at
the event.
Doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7 p.m. The Palazzo Grande
Banquet and Event Center is located at 54660 Van Dyke at 25 Mile Road, Shelby
Township.
The Arts and Idols Gala is sponsored by the Foundation and the Palazzo Grande.
Individual tickets are $60, available by logging on to www.artsandidols.com .
Additional sponsorship opportunities are still being accepted; information is posted
on the Arts & Idols website, or contact the Foundation at 586.797.6953.
UCS K-12 District Art Show on May 17 & 18, 2010
The Palazzo Grande
54660 Van Dyke
Shelby Township
586-731-2100
Monday, May 17, 2010
6:00 PM Doors Open
7:30 PM Opening Remarks
9:00 PM Doors Close
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
9:00 AM Doors Open
8:00 PM Doors Close
Clubs
Clubs do not usually require participation in a class or require an invitation. The sponsors for clubs are all volunteer
parents or staff members.
Auto Club
Book Club
Chess Club
Driven Club
Environmental Club
Euchre Club
Face Aids Club
Future Nurses Club
French Club
Gay, Straight Alliance
German Club
HOSA (Health Occupations)
Junior State of America
M.I.T.E.S. (Industry & Tech)
News
Ping Pong Club
Robotics Team (Crevolution)
Scrapbook Club
Spanish Club
Ultimate Frisbee Team
Varsity Club
Young Entrepreneurs
Mr. Hoover
Mrs. Acoff
Mrs. Horton
Mr. Hoover
Mr. Tasich
Mr. Tasich
Mr. Frazier
Mrs. Tancredi
Madame White
Ms. Christiansen
Ms. Kuznicki
Ms. Spezia
Ms. Rawling
Mrs. Chase
Mr. Garcia
Mr. Newman
Mr. Siress
Mr. Springer
Mr. Gray
Ms. Mann
Mr. Brackx
Ms. Cross
Ms. Dollins
Mr. Frasier
Mr. Brandon
Mr. Tasich
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Club
On Saturday, April 17, 2010 seven of our eighteen Stevenson Chess Club members took part in the
15th Annual Utica Community Schools Chess Tournament. There were over 300 participants in the
tournament with skills ranging from beginner to State Champions. The participants each competed in
five separate games.
There were 29 competitors in the senior high school division in the tournament. Five out of our seven
member entrants won medals and trophies; all of our participating team members took points. Harjot
Mann won a second place trophy and a silver medal, Alex Coulter won a fourth place trophy
and a silver medal, Max Ballenger, Jon Horton, and Amit Shah each won a bronze medal, Ben
Howland took 2 points, and Dino Fontana took 1 ½ points.
Our Stevenson Club members did an outstanding job and we congratulate them! The Stevenson
Chess Club is run by Chess Coach Marcia Horton and Assistant Chess Coach Joe Kielasa; the club
meets on Tuesdays after school from 2:30 – 4:00pm each week and members can join at anytime.
Recycling Club
A MESSAGE FROM MR. TASICH AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB
Parents and Stevenson community: We are asking you to recycle all your
paper in our yellow and green Paper Retriever. The Environmental Club plans
on using the funds gained from it to purchase recycling bins for all classrooms,
cafeteria, and throughout the school. Help keep our community clean by being
green!
THE PAPER RETRIEVER IS THE YELLOW AND GREEN BIN IN THE SOUTH PARKING LOT
NEAR THE TENNIS COURTS.
The Environmental Club is also conducting a cell phone and printer cartridge drive. If you
have any working cell phones or laser/inkjet cartridges cluttering your home bring, do some
spring cleaning and bring them to the Main Office at Stevenson. There will be a designated box
to place them in. Cell phone accessories are welcome as long as they are accompanied with a
phone. The funds raised from this will go towards purchasing recycling bins for the