May - Henninger High School

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Faculty Meeting
Mon. May. 2nd
College Signing Day
Mon. May 2nd
Main Hallway
9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Senior Dinner
Thur. May 5th
Double Tree
Carrier Circle
6:30 - 9:30 PM
Junior Prom
Sat. May 7th
Landmark Theatre
7:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Each year
thousands of students
across the world take a vow of silence to raise awareness
about the silencing effect that bullying, harass and discriminating
has on the LGBT community (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender).
This student lead event began with the sharing of rainbow ribbon stickers that
were proudly displayed on shirts, backpacks and phones.
Javon Tyner, took the vow of silence to show others that speaking with your
heart acknowledges a person’s self worth and
value as a human being.
PTSO Meeting
Tues. May 10th
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Henninger Cafeteria
International Knight
Multicultural Festival
Wed. May 25th
6:00-8:00 PM
Contingency
Snow Day
Fri. May 27th
No School
Memorial Day
Holiday
Mon. May 30th
No School
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Principal DiFlorio’s Message
Welcome back
students. I hope
all of you had
a restful Spring
Break. But now
that you are back,
it is important
that you shift into high gear now
that Regents exams are just six
weeks away.
Preparation is key and if you’re
not prepared it’ll be a long summer
for you.
With respect to summer school,
we are offering it to a few students— only those students with
regular school attendance will be
allowed to attend.
Congratulations to our Twilight
students who are doing quite well.
Many students already earned six
credits this year and as a result,
will be graduating on time.
I am most pleased with those
students who were once behind but
have caught up and have passed
all their Regents exams. Your hard
work and effort has paid off in a
big way.
I’d like to address a few concerns that I still have regarding
students sleep habits and behavior.
It bears repeating that you need to
get enough sleep so you can stay
focused in school. Healthy sleep
habits can make a big difference
in your ability to concentrate and
focus. It is important to be here
mentally, not just physically.
Secondly, I want students
to watch their language. When
others hear you saying inappropriate words, they will start to look
at you differently and may lose
respect for you as a person. Therefore, be mindful of what you are
saying.
I know I brag about our newsletter and the students who create
it, but I want to say that I’m proud
of the Journalism staff. I believe
that it showcases the ability of our
students at Henninger.
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Important Dates in May
AP Exam Dates
The two AP exams offered at Henninger are English
Language Composition (May 11th) and AP World
History (May 12th). Both exams will be given at
8:00 am.
Students should be aware of the exam day
policies:
• DO NOT bring any electronic equipment or
communication devices, like cell phones, smart
phones, or tablets.
• During the break or any other unscheduled
breaks, you are NOT ALLOWED to consult textbooks, notes, teachers or
other students or use any electronic or communication devices.
• If you believe there is a problem with a question, print and complete the AP
Exam Question Ambiguity and Error Form found on the College Board Web
site and mail it to AP Assessment Development no later than June 15th.
Team Molly
On April 16th, the Syracuse
City Women’s Varsity Lacrosse
team hosted a very special game at
Henninger. The game was played
in honor of a former Henninger
lacrosse player, Molly Seifritz.
Molly graduated Henninger
in 2006 and moved on to play at
Buffalo State College. She was
diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma,
a rare form of cancer, in 2011 and
Henninger player, Erin Irving (#1) picks
up a ground ball while Phoebe Faley (#12)
covers her.
Henninger team members; Phoebe Faley,
Charlene Zook, and Gillian Rodrigues.
unfortunately lost her battle in 2013.
To show their support, members
of the team, family and friends wore
Team Molly T-shirts. The game was played to recognize the strong woman that Molly
was and the dedication she showed
to the game of lacrosse.
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The Anime Club meets after school each Wednesday
to share their interest in anime (Japanese animation)
and manga (Japanese comics). Led by Club President,
Ari Dorch, the group is businesslike and respectful to
its peers and leaders. Presently, there are approximately
thirty members in the
club.
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bers prefer to draw
anime while others
prefer to read manga.
However, they all
share a unique interest in Japanese art.
Club members
became interested
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in anime in different
ways.
MiEmpress Hill,
a sophomore became Artists, MiEmpress Hill (Artwork #5-8) and Paul Desilvio (Artwork #1-4).
interested in anime
in 4th grade. “A good friend of mine came to me with
a manga called Tokyo Mew Mew. At first, I didn’t think
much of it, then the art style pulled me in. It was fun
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and interesting to observe.”
Freshmen, Paul Desilvio also has a passion for anime, although he prefers drawing it.
“I first got into anime through a Naruto video game and I became interested with its story,”
states Paul.
Students who are interested in learning more about the Anime Club should contact Mr.
Fritzen, the club’s advisor, in Room 210.
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The
Prom
Fashion Show,
sponsored by the
Henninger PTSO was a
memorable event as Henninger
students took the stage wearing
gowns from some of the best fashion
retailers in town.
The ladies wore exquisite dresses from Boom
Babies and David’s Bridal, while the gentlemen wore
suits from Tuxedo Junction.
The fashion show, which has become an annual event at
Henninger, is a great way for students and parents to preview this
year’s clothing styles and for everyone to have a great time. “It was fun
seeing everyone all dressed up. It was like a preview of the Senior Ball,” stated
Emari Campbell.
The stage was decorated beautifully with an elegant arbor covered in bright, shining
lights and a backdrop of skyscrapers giving everyone the feeling of being in one of the most
fashion-oriented places in the world, New York City.
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Mr.
Tucker, the
Master of Ceremonies, made sure family,
friends, and Henninger staff
in the audience we entertained until the show got underway. He told jokes
that had the audience dying with laughter. As
the students walked the runway and displayed their
fashion, Mr. Tucker recited each of the participant’s
goals and biggest aspirations.
Pictured as Charming are the men: Abel Negash, Azariah
Montalvo, Quoc Phan, Yarell Johnson, and Saif Al Janabi. Pictured as
Captivating are the ladies: Inayah Pitts, Marissa Bockeno, Ryley Bonferraro,
Callyann Millay, and Emari Campbell.
The audience, as well as the students, had a wonderful time. “It was really fun to
get dressed up and raise money for a good cause,” commented Ryley Bonferraro. At the end of the
event, all the students gathered on the stage holding hands or hugging as they ended a great night with
smiles and laughter.
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The Senior Sendoff Pasta Dinner had
a great turnout of
graduating seniors
and their families.
Everyone enjoyed pasta, meatballs, and
salad for dinner, and vanilla
and chocolate cake for dessert.
Seniors spent most of the dinner
taking pictures with each other,
capturing the memories of one
of the last senior events.
Principal DiFlorio opened up the mike to let
parents and students give words of gratitude and
thanks to the people who helped them succeed.
“I’m so proud of our class,” remarked senior
Quynh Le.
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At the end of the second marking period, students on the Honor Roll, High Honor Roll, and their parents
were invited to an ice cream social to recognize their stellar grades. At the event, students and family
created their own sundae to enjoy. “I love ice cream. It’s the perfect reward for all our hard work,”
stated senior Sierra Eastman. Many seniors were saddened by the fact that this was their last
ice cream social at Henninger. All the students who attended enjoyed devouring their Sweet
Rewards knowing that it was worth the hard work and effort to get here.
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We’re Almost There: 100 Days till Graduation Dance
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Fourth Annual International Knight
Wednesday, May 25th
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Students and their families are invited to enjoy an international and cultural experience that will be taking place at
Henninger. The evening will be filled with dancing, ethnic food sampling, and a fashion show.
More than 20 different countries will be represented. Enjoy the food and music from Nepal, Iraq, Somali, Cuba,
Thailand, Haiti, Sudan, Yemen and many more. Observe the native dances and colorful dress of these countries as we
celebrate the cultural diversity of our school. Learn about the similarities that we share and the differences that make
us unique. Teachers are welcomed to bring their own cultural food. If you have any questions or want to help, please see
Ms. Green in room 214 or email her at [email protected].
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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF: Sharon L. Contreras, Ph.D., Superintendent; Jaime Alicea, Chief Operations Officer; Brandan Keaveny, Ed.D., Chief Accountability Officer; Christopher Miller, Ed.D., Chief Talent Officer; Linda Mulvey, Chief Academic Officer; Suzanne
Slack, Chief Financial Officer; Monique Wright-Williams, Chief of Staff. The Syracuse City School District hereby advises students, parents, employees and the general public that it is committed to providing equal access to all categories of employment, programs and
educational opportunities, including career and technical education opportunities, regardless of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, Native American ancestry/ethnicity, creed or religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or expression,
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Journalism Editorial Staff
Brandy Watson
Editor
Senior
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Ryley Bonferraro
Editor
Senior
Linda Archange
Layout Editor
Senior
Paige Barnes
Copy Editor
Senior
Kysheara Flemmings
Copy Editor
Sophomore