April Newsletter 2012[1]
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April 2012 CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
Principal: Clinton H. Giles Canterbury D Bailey Vice Principals: Our job is to improve, not just maintain.” R Tommy Wendy Susan M Young Angela S Cruikshank
STUDENT SIGN-OUT, SIGN-IN, RETURN TO CLASS
(From pages #12 and #13 of the 2011 – 2012 Capital High School Student Handbook)
The following procedures cover signing out, signing in after an absence or when tardy, and returning to class after an absence: Signing-Out
1. The student should have his/her agenda book. 2. The student must bring a note signed by the parent or
guardian to the Attendance Office one day in advance of the sign-out date. 3. The parent or guardian must call the Attendance Office one day in advance of the sign-out date. 4. All medical or legal appointments must be verified in writing on an appointment card or official stationery, by a physician, dentist, law enforcement official, legal agent, or a representative of the office/firm visited. NOTE ADDED: Absent compliance with items #2 and #3 above a parent/guardian must be present in order for a student to be signed out of school. NOTE: There should never be an occasion wherein a student leaves the campus before the scheduled end of his/her school day without signing out through the Attendance Office. Students who do so will be considered as having skipped and will be dealt
with accordingly. They will be credited with an unexcused absence for the day as well. Signing In Following an Absence or Tardy The student arriving late to school and/or returning to school after three (3) or more consecutive day’s absence: 1.Must appear at the Attendance Office window and have his/her admit processed before being allowed to return to class. 2.Shall not be permitted to sign in tardy or late for school, for reasons other than those authorized under the State Department of Education guidelines covering excused and unexcused absences.
Student Dancing/Behavior Contract
DATE: _______________________ This contract between ______________________________________ the administration, (Print Last Name First Here) faculty, staff and remaining student body of Capital High School is designed to ensure that I have a pleasant, memorable, and enjoyable experience at the Capital High School Prom. Statement of Student Responsibility I agree to conduct myself according to the following behavioral guidelines at all times during the occasion: 1. I will follow all Capital High policies, Kanawha County School rules and state laws. 2. I understand that if I am suspected of being under the influence of intoxicating beverages I will be required to submit to a portable ‘Breathalyzer’ test conducted by our Prevention Resource Officer and/or other City of Charleston, Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department, and West Virginia State Police Personnel who may be on duty in accordance with Project GPA sponsored by the Kanawha County Sheriffs’ Department and the Kanawha County Commission. 3. I understand fully that “grinding”, “bumping”, “humping”, “hunching”, “goosing”, or sexually explicit dancing such as “freaking” or “dirty dancing” are all prohibited. Any variation of dancing that approximates the following is expressly prohibited:
Anyone (male or female) bent over at the waist with the pelvis of another individual (male or female) pressed against their buttocks while holding (or not holding onto) the bent-over student’s waist or hips is prohibited at all times at functions at Capital High School where dancing is permitted, including the annual Prom. A demonstration of this behavior or any other serious infraction of Capital High School policies, Kanawha County School rules and state laws will result in my being suspended from the Capital High School Prom. Should I be suspended from the Capital High School Prom, the administration will insist that I and my dance partner leave Capital High School/Kanawha County Schools property immediately and my parents will be notified as soon as practically possible. ______________________________________ Student’s Signature ________________________________ Parent/Guardian Phone Number ________________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Signature
Breathalyzer
An important condition added to our prom contract was established several years ago. This condition targets students who demonstrate behavior and conduct that leads us to believe they may be under the influence of intoxicating beverages requiring that they submit to a Breathalyzer test. A portable Breathalyzer unit will be maintained on the scene of this year‘s prom and will be manned by our Prevention Resource Officer, SGT. Kevin Smailes. Also, other members of the Charleston Police Department, The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department, and the West Virginia State Police will be on hand during the evening. Additional City of Charleston police officers will be provided by the Kanawha County Sheriff‘s Department and the Kanawha County Commission as part of Operation Graduation Prom Alive (GPA). Project GPA is a joint venture, conceived by Sheriff Mike Rutherford, coordinating the efforts of several area law enforcement agencies as well as municipality’s emergency services first responders.
Help Needed! Valet Parking for the Prom
Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 7:30 PM valet parking for our annual prom begins. Each year we hold the Capital High School Prom in our own Commons! The prom begins at 8:00 sharp. We feel that we have as beautiful a facility for this event as any in our area. Having
our prom here on our campus affords us the opportunity to provide our students with a memory they can cherish for a life time. One thing that we have done to make this event special is to provide valet parking to those arriving by vehicle to attend the Capital High School Prom. Members of the faculty and staff have been the individuals who have done the bulk of this fun, rewarding, and sometimes challenging, work on prom evening. However, this year we are asking that anyone - with a valid driver‘s license - who is willing to lend their driving and parking skills to help us give our students a wonderful evening on campus at the Capital High School Prom. If you wish to help, you may contact the prom sponsor, Mrs. Laura Woolwine, or any administrator at the school, at 348-6500.
Lift Every Voice and Sing
Beginning on Friday, April 8, 2011, as an addition to our morning devotional we also play following the national anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - James Weldon Johnson's ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing.’ Mr. Johnson first wrote this as a poem commemorating the birthday of President Abraham Lincoln. However, it has become so much more than a simple birthday recognition! As it has been pointed out to students this song (although it is referred to by many as the Negro National Anthem) portrays no particular racial or ethnic identity. And, during the reflections that were offered on the song during our Black History Month Observation last year, it should have become even more apparent to all that this song is about the triumphs of the American people as a whole over slavery, discrimination, injustice, racism, and bigotry, more so than any other message conveyed through song. This song speaks to, about, and for all people who have ever experienced any of the indignities mentioned previously at any time in their lives, anywhere. Therefore, it becomes incumbent upon us all, to be reminded of, and to make a concerted effort to work against those forces that would attempt to perpetuate any form of slavery, discrimination, injustice, racism, and bigotry anywhere in the world - not just here in the United States of America. Make no mistake about it, eternal vigilance is the price of peace! Through the playing of the song it is hoped that it will serve as a reminder to all of us to be on guard against allowing slavery, discrimination, injustice, racism, and bigotry to ever again plague this great nation of ours or any other part of the world. The following are the lyrics to the three verses of this beautiful song. The first four lines of the song speak volumes and invites everyone to celebrate the liberty Americans enjoy!
“LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING”
Lift every voice and sing, till earth and heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of liberty; Let our rejoicing rise, high as the list‘ning skies, Let it resound loud as the rolling sea. Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us, Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us; Facing the rising sun of our new day begun,
Let us march on till victory is won. Stony the road we trod, bitter the chast‘ning rod, Felt in the days when hope unborn had died; Yet with a steady beat, have not our weary feet, Come to the place for which our fathers sighed? We have come over a way that with tears has been watered. We have come, treading our path thro‘ the blood of the slaughtered, Out from a gloomy past, till now we stand at last, Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast. God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, Thou who has brought us thus far on the way; Thou who hast by thy might, led us into the light, Keep us forever in the path, we pray. Lest our feet stray from the places Our God where we met Thee, Lest our hearts drunk with the wine of the world we forget Thee; Shadowed beneath Thy hand may we forever stand, True to our God, True to our native land. ~James Weldon Johnson, John Rosamond Johnson ~
Graduation/Commencement Participation Requirements have Changed!
22.01Graduation Requirements. Students are required to earn twenty five (25) credits in order to graduate. Specific graduation requirements for students in Kanawha County Schools are outlined in the Senior Course Description Handbook that is published annually for students and parents. All graduation requirements will be in accordance with West Virginia Board of Education Policy 2510. In the past it has been Kanawha County Schools policy to permit students who were within one credit or less of meeting graduation requirements to participate in the annual graduation/commencement activities hosted by the school. Beginning with the 2009 - 2010 school year, participation in the annual graduation/commencement activities will include only those students who have accumulated the 25 credits in the requisite areas specified by the Kanawha County Board of Education. All students are encouraged to ensure that they meet graduation requirements as soon as possible through meeting with their respective counselors. We do not wish to find ourselves in the unenviable position of having to tell a student and their parent or guardian that they will not be permitted to participate in the annual graduation/commencement activities of Capital High School, after all appropriate preparations and arrangements had been made by the student.
Counselor Corner for May
Senior Schedule: May 7 May 10 May 11 May 13 Finals – Periods 3 and 5 Finals – Periods 2, 4 and 6 Finals – Periods 1, 7 and 8 Baccalaureate All seniors are required to attend this ceremony. Capital High School at 1:00 p.m. Be here at 12:30 p.m. Wear graduation gown (Caps not required) Senior’s Last Day Senior Reception will be held in the Commons Area at 8:30 a.m. Senior Assembly at 9:15 a.m. in the theater. Graduation Practice at the Civic Center 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Be there on time! Dress appropriately. Graduation – 7:30 p.m. at Charleston Civic Center Be there at 6:45 p.m.
May 18
May 21
May 21
ATTENTION GIRLS: Wear dress shorter than gown and wear dress shoes. ATTENTION BOYS: Wear white shirt with dark necktie, dress slacks, and dress shoes. NO TENNIS SHOES AND NO JEANS. ATTENTION PARENTS/GUESTS: The Charleston Civic Center Security will not allow any packages or gifts to be brought into the Arena during the Commencement Exercise. · Seniors planning college must request a final transcript. All outstanding obligations (textbooks, library books, debts, etc.) must be cleared by Wednesday, May 16th before a diploma or transcript will be issued. · Students have been counseled for four years on requirements for graduation. All requirements must be met in order to graduate.
Testing information: 9th, 10th and 11th graders will take the WESTEST 2 on May 14th, 15th, and 16th. Attendance is mandatory on test days. Students should have brought a brochure home for their parents to read regarding the WESTEST 2. May 18 May 22 May 23 May 24 Finals Periods 1 and 6 Finals Periods 2 and 5 Finals Periods 3 and 4 Finals Periods 7 and 8
“ Never make a permanent decision on temporary feelings”
International Luncheon
The twenty-third annual international luncheon was a great success again this year. Parents and students exceeded all expectations by preparing a variety of delicious recipes. Naturally there were dishes from all the Hispanic countries and France, but this year the exchange students prepared dishes from their home countries as well. There were dishes from Lebanon, India, Korea, and Bosnia. Many of the teachers and administrators ate lunch with the students and commented on the variety and preparation of the food. Most everyone followed the guidelines by bringing only disposable containers, so the cleanup went very fast. Those containers helped us send six boxes of food to the homeless shelter; thus, many were well fed that day. The international luncheon requires the help of many: Students, parents, administrators, teachers, and custodians, and all are very much appreciated. S.C.O.R.E.S Academic Competition at Marshall University Congratulations to Ciara Moore, she won one of the six Outstanding Student Awards. This award entitles Ciara to a $1,000 scholarship to Marshall University or $500 toward books if she is a Promise Scholar. Ciara’s 600 word essay won first place in the College Honors Exam and her creative writing essay won third place. Ciara is the first student from Capital High to win this distinguished honor at a S.C.O.R.E.S competition. Other winners: Scott Adams Izabel Dorst Madison Chase Madison Fields Human Geography 3rd place Spanish 4 2nd place Art portfolio 2nd place Dramatic Interpretation of Literature 1st place Photo Journalism 3rdplace
Kelton George Nate Goodwin Katie Hicks Sarah Hopkins Colleen Isaiah
Music Brass 2nd place Spanish 2 1st place Spanish 1 2ndplace Art Portfolio 3rd place Acting Comic Monologue 3rd place
Vishnu Kasireddy C++ and Java Programming 3rd place & Sarah Clifford Vishnu Kasireddy Math 1 1stplace Morgan King Keefer Kirk Dayja Legg Original Oratory 3rd place Music Strings 3rd place Music Voice 3rd place Creative Writing Poetry 2nd place Spanish 3 3rd. place Acting Dramatic Monologue 2nd place
Nayde Menking-Hoggatt
Ciara Moore Pete Nichols Ethan Reed Shayan Shafii Nathan Shin Courtney Thomas J. C. White Nick Eplin Martin Haydn Joe Michael Will Tappe Jessica Title C J Harvey
Honors College Exam 1st place Creative Writing Essay 3rd place Music Percussion 3rd place Math 1 3rd place Financial Marketing 2nd place Music Strings 2nd place Dance Solo 2nd place Music Percussion 1stplace
Television -Newscast 3rd place Television - Entertainment TV Show 2nd place
Coed dance group: Dance Group 3rd place Courtney Thomas, Johnathon McMillion Jessie Pauline Dayja Legg Morgan McNabb Capital High students competed for a trophy with 13 schools in the large school division, and were awarded the second place trophy. Individual students competed for medals with superior students from 45 schools throughout West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio. We owe a big thank you to the 81 students who spent their first day of spring break getting on a school bus at 7:00 am to take tests. Some of them won but all of them competed honorably. The competition is a school-wide effort with many teachers helping with registering students before the day of the competition. I appreciate all the help that Mrs. McClure, Mr. Cox and Mrs. Sears gave me on the day of the competition. Noelia Lerma, the Amity Scholar, and Niki Sangani, my student helper, were also invaluable in organizing the registration of competitors before the day of the competition. It was a fun day, and we will try again next year for first place against Greenbrier East who won a trophy for bringing the most student competitors.
Kanawha Charleston Health Department
Kanawha Charleston Health Department had an immunization clinic at Capital High on Tuesday April 17, 2012. Consent form packets were sent home on Tuesday April 10, 2012. Please note that these immunizations are mandatory for entry into the 12th grade. We must have the student’s immunization records and insurance information before any immunizations will be given. Students entering the 12th grade must show proof of having the TDap and Meningoccal immunizations prior to the first day of school for the 2012-2013 school year.
IMPORTANT ALERT FOR PARENTS OF INCOMING 12th GRADERS NEW IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS!
Before students may enter the 12th grade in the 2012-2013 school year, they must show proof that they have had the Tdap vaccine booster, after the age of 11, and at least one dose of the meningococcal vaccine, after their 16th birthday. This is a new rule that will go into effect with the beginning of the school year. It was created to make sure students are protected from some pretty serious contagious diseases. The Tdap shot is only one shot but protects against three diseases, tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis. Students had these shots prior to en-
tering Kindergarten, but now must show proof that they have had the booster shot, since protection has been shown to weaken as children get older. Pertussis is a very contagious disease and can last for 10 weeks or more. If pertussis is passed to infants or very young children it may be life threatening. Bacterial meningococcal vaccine protects adolescents from the deadly bacterial meningitis. Even with treatment, people who get bacterial meningitis die in about 10% of the cases, and those who survive have long term complications such as deafness, brain damage or amputated limbs about 20% of the time. Most colleges now require the meningococcal vaccine before students are allowed to enroll. If your child is going to begin the 12th grade this August, please make an appointment now with his or her primary health care provider for an adolescent physical and the required immunizations. It is also a good idea to talk with your provider about the HPV vaccine to prevent genital warts and cervical cancer. The HPV vaccine is not required but is recommended. BE SURE TO ASK FOR WRITTEN PROOF THAT YOUR HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR HAS HAD THE TDAP AND THE MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINES. You may bring that proof to the school any time prior to the last day of school this year or before or on the first day of school in August. If you have any questions please call Kanawha Charleston Health Department at 304-348-8080 or Kanawha County Schools Health Services at 304-348-6494.
National Honor Society News
The National Honor Society has been busy collecting donations for their Chapter Community Service Project: The Rea of Hope Fellowship House in Charleston. On March 29, 2012, Thirty-Nine new members were inducted into the Capital High School Chapter of the National Honor Society. Congratulations to:
Jennifer Acord Nathan Altman Razhane Andrews Zachary Bonham Kinsey Brown Megan Bsharah Mallory Burka Austin Coleman Jessica Cullop MacKensie Darnold Hannah Faegre Emily Ford Troy Hawkins Tahje’ Houston Alexander James Emily Jessee Abigail Jones Isaac Jones Morgan King
Paige Lucas Amanda Maynus Victoria McGinnis Nadye Menking-Hoggatt Corey Messer Olivia Myers Justin Palmer Cheyenne Patten Kandice Phifer Corrie Shaffer Shayan Shafii Marshall Sharp Nathan Shin Jonathan Stricklen Adrian Surbaugh Morgan Vance Crestyn White Alysa Williams Joseph Wright Daquan Yarbough
West Virginia Thespian Conference 2012
At this year’s festival Capital competed against over 500 students from 26 high schools around the state. Our competition play “All I Really Need To Know I Learned by Being in a Bad Play” was awarded “Outstanding Play” and was selected as 1 of 5 Outstanding Plays.
Capital was selected as the “alternate” to attend the National Thespian Conference in Lincoln, Nebraska this June. If the selected school cannot attend Capital will represent WV at the National Competition. All State Cast: These students are selected by the panel of play judges as the best performers in the state. This cast is a very honorable distinction. Three students won an individual spot in the All State Cast: Colleen Isaiah, Daniel Caldwell, Cici White Also, The Ensemble from “All I Really Need To Know I Learned by Being in a Bad Play” was awarded a spot in the All State Cast: Daniel Caldwell, Cici White, Wesley Radcliffe, Hayven Crockett, Amanda Maynus, Nadye Menking-Hoggatt, Sam Stockton, Peyton Panger, Charlee Young, Madisyn Sizemore, Angel Moore, Colleen Isaiah Andrea Harvey, Anna Dudley, Brittany Awaldt, Aishina Shaffer. 2ndPlace Outstanding Technical Theater School 1stPlace Costume Renderings: Sarah Hopkins 1stPlace Make Up-Fantasy:Victoria Cohen 1stPlace Make Up-Special Effects: Michael Davis 1stPlace Mask-Advanced:Nathan Bailey 2ndPlace Mask-Advanced:David Martin 2ndPlace Publicity-Novice:Dugan Slappe 1stPlace Puppets-Hand:Erin Manahan 2ndPlace Puppets-Hand:Abbey Ferrari 1stPlace Set Design-Novice:Hayle Akers 2ndPlace Set Design-Novice:Jairis Carter
From the Studio
After a great Spring Break cruising and performing in the Caribbean, it is back to work. Students are studying Modern dance and its relationship to choreography in dance class. This is a fun way for students to be creative and innovative within a safe environment.
Several students traveled to Huntington on March 31st for the Annual SCORES competition before leaving on April 1st for our Spring Break. Courtney Thomas won Second Place in Dance Solo and his choreography placed third in the group category. Courtney’s work was also selected to be featured in the Arts Alive: Best of WV showcase on April 20th at 7PM at the Clay Center. Admission is free and tickets can be acquired by calling the Clay Center ticket office. April 27-29 is the WV Dance Festival, we perform on Friday April 27th at 7:30 PM at the Cultural Center Norman Fagan Theater and May brings on our Musical “42nd Street.” If you are looking for a great time with lots of singing, dancing and particularly TAPPING you don’t want to miss this one. If you would like to help the dancers raise money, we have Kroger cards, PaPa John’s coupons and Save Around books currently on sale. Please contact Ms. Legg if you would like one of the books, coupons or cards. Below you will find some bullets regarding things we have upcoming. Please feel free to email or call Ms. Legg for more information on ANY of these events or to book us for a performance. Email: [email protected] Phone: 304-348-6500 ext. 159 April 20th Arts Alive April 27-29th WV Dance Festival May 2nd-5th Musical May 9th Dance Company Auditions May 15th Banquet May 23rd and 24th dance workshops
SCORCH Orchestra News
Colleen Tan, director/founder Orchestra students have been working diligently to prepare repertoire for the Spring Conert season. Here are a few accolades and upcoming events: Congratulations to the following students who auditioned and performed for the 2012 WV All State Orchestra: Viviana Nguyen, Jay Ta, Olivia Boughton, Kiefer Kirk, Parker Boughton. Kiefer Kirk was selcted as Principal Viola. They performed beautifully at the WVMEA Concert at WVU in March. Congratulations to the following students who performed at the 2012 WVU Honors Orchestra: Jay Ta, Nathan Shin, Viviana Nguyen, Julie Nguyen, Katelynn Brown, Vishnu Kassireddy, Olivia Boughton, Molly Blackwood, Parker Boughton, Ryan Burgess, Michael Swagger. Olivia Boughton was selected as Principal Viola. They presented a magnificent concert at WVU in February.
Congratulations to Nathan Shin and Kiefer Kirk for placing second and third place respectively in Strings at S.C.O.R.E.S. this spring. SCORCH will be performing at a music festival in Williamsburg, VA on April 20. Wish them luck as they represent our school! They will present a Spring Concert at Capital High School on May 10 at 7 pm. They will also perform at the Strawberry Festival on May 18 during the school day.
Ninth Grade Career Day
Mr. Mathew Tyree, pictured above, was only one of the many professionals who made time in their schedules to join the CSU ninth graders on Wednesday, March 28, for the annual Career Day. Mr. Tyree was instrumental in securing several members of Generation Charleston to share their career pathways with our students. Generation Charleston is the emerging leader committee of the Charleston Area Alliance. Its mission is to engage and empower the Capital City's young talent to create a more vibrant and prosperous economy through community involvement, professional development and social networking. The day began with a keynote address by Mr. Timothy Meadows, who had an excellent presentation to the entire ninth grade class concerning being prepared to meet the demands of the future global economy as well as the importance of doing what you love. Joining Mr. Meadows on stage with a special greeting from Vision 2030 was Mr. Brian Young with BBT. Vision 2030 was an inspiration of Generation Charleston that is an initiative to prepare future workers in the Kanawha Valley. Our third speaker in the opening assembly was Mr. Robert Stigall from the West Virginia State Department. Mr. Stigall suggested the many possibilities for employment in the state government for both professional and non-degree positions. The Capital High School administration and the CSU faculty wish to acknowledge the following that gave of their time and expertise to share with students about their chosen profession: Derek Raynes-Physical Therapy; Atish Baidya-TV Broadcasting; Brent Hawley-Civil Engineer; S.Sgt. Eddie Coots and S.Sgt. Kenny Gibson-Military; Patrick CraneResearch Analyst; Jeb Corey-Small Business; LaDawn Davis-Cosmetology; Rachel Evans
and Heather Crawford-Nursing; Robert Stigall and Deborah Wyner-State Dept; Adam Marco-WV Power; Jeff Pratt-Computer IT; Brian Young-Banking; Alisha Samples-Firefighter; Mathew Tyree-Lawyer; Brent Hall-Paralegal; Lukasz Obrzut-Pro-Athlete; Abbey DuplagaAccounting; Daniel Young-Accounting; Timothy Meadows-Energy/Communication; Megan Tarbett-Media Specialist; John Slicer-Entertainer; Naomi Bays-Arts Council; John Calvert-Vision 2030; Herbert Insoe and Rebecca Cornelius from Charleston School of Beauty Culture.
CSU Students of the Month
The ninth grade teachers are pleased to recognize the following Students of the Month for March. These students have demonstrated excellence in academics and citizenship in their specific academic courses. English 9: Mrs. Miller—Molly Blackwood and Zoe Casto Mrs. Swayne—Timothy Boggs Mrs. Garrison—Natalie Titensor Miss Choi—Chris Smith Ms. Turner—Emily Calvert Ms. Kline-- Layne Blasingim Mrs. Price—Jamie Ransbottom Mrs. Hoskins—Raymond Kryzak Mr. Greene—Esha Pell Mr. Swayne—Julia Cowley Mrs. Snyder—Zachary Moiore Mr. Corbett (WV Thespian Conference Awards) 1st Place Novice Set Design—Jairis Carter 1st Place Puppets—Hand—Erin Manahan 2nd Place Puppets—Hand—Abbey Ferrari 2nd Place Publicity Novice—Dugan Slappe Cast of Winning Play—CiCi White, Sam Stockton, Peyton Panger Mrs. Tan—Molly Blackwood
Algebra I: Algebra IB: Honors Geometry: Physical Science: World History: Theatre:
Orchestra:
Student Council News
Student council will wrap up the 2012 school year the same way we began: Busy, busy, busy! Elections for the 2012-2013 school year will be held Thursday, April 26. Applications, which can be found on the website or in the main office, are due no later than 3:15 Tuesday, April 24. We will finish April with the Spring Sports Pep Assembly on Friday, April 27. May finds us appreciating our teachers! Teacher Appreciation Week is May
7-11, and we have many treats in store! We close our year with our annual 9th grade social. This year’s theme is “Party Rock,” and it is a casual theme—formal dress is not encouraged, though it is acceptable! “Party Rock” attire includes bright colors and comfortable clothes in which to dance. The date is Thursday, May 24-the final day of school for students. Time is 7:00-10:00 pm, and cost is $5 in advance (purchased at the middle school) and $10 at the door. Dance contracts and tickets will be sent to the middle schools by the first week of May.
PROJECT GRADUATION 2012 IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
Due to a lack of interest/time constraints/volunteers, project graduation will not occur this year. We will begin taking suggestions and planning for next year. Many people have suggested holding an After-Prom instead of Project Grad. Stay tuned early in the 2012-2013 school year for more information. Senior Graduation Photo Announcements
We take a photo of each person after they receive their diploma. You may order these in one of two announcement styles. Each comes with a mailing envelope ready to send out to family and friends. Don’t worry about getting the perfect photo, we will do that for you. Mail this no later than May 25, 2012.
Style One: $5.00 each. x ______(how many needed) = $_____________ Black with
White lettering
Style Two: $5.00 each. x _______(how many needed) = $_____________Gold
background With black and white lettering
Wallets : $8.00 for a sheet of 8: ______ sheets needed x $8 = $___________ (These will not have anything around them just the photo.)
Make checks payable to Capital High Yearbook and mail to: 1500 Greenbrier St. Charleston 25311 Mail this no later than May 25, 2012. Students are reminded to stop and smile for the camera for these shots. We do not guarantee they will do this. If the student does not stop for the photo, your money will be refunded upon request. Orders will be mailed no later than June 15th.
MINIMUM ORDER IS $15.00
Calendar of Events for the Month of April **These events are subject to change.
Wed Apr 11, 2012 7:30am Spring Casual Pic5:30pm Softball vs. Chas Catholic Thu Apr 12, 2012 All day All County Band 7:30am Activity Schedule- Clubs 9:30am Cap & Gown Delivery 4pm Tennis vs. Logan 5:30pm Softball vs. GEHS 6:30pm LaCrosse @ HHHS 9pm Baseball @ CMHS Fri Apr 13, 2012 All day All County Band 7:30am Activity Schedule- Miss WV Speaking 9am Operation GPA- @ Metro 911 4pm Track Meet- Capital City Classic 5pm Baseball @ Chapmanville 5:30pm Softball @ HHHS Sat Apr 14, 2012
7am ACT Testing 9am WV Thespian Conf.- Cultural Center- Fri & Sat 12pm Band using Commons 12pm LaCrosse at CHS vs. Linsly
Where: CHS vs. Linsly
2pm Tennis @ Logan vs. GW Sun Apr 15, 2012 3pm LaCrosse @ Bridgeport Mon Apr 16, 2012 9am WV Dance Company- Two Performances 4pm Tennis vs. GW 6pm Baseball @ Sherman Tue Apr 17, 2012 All day CAP Meeting - Young Out All day Shadowing 12pm Cougar Cage in use- 11th Immunizations 6pm Baseball vs. SCHS Wed Apr 18, 2012 All day Shadowing 4pm Tennis vs. NHS 5:30pm Softball vs. HHHS 7pm Baseball @ SAHS Thu Apr 19, 2012 All day Step Up Day 7:30am Activity Schedule- DMD 4pm Tennis vs. RHS 7pm Baseball @ Scott 7pm LaCrosse @ Huntington Fri Apr 20, 2012 All day Shadowing 4pm Track Meet- GW Invit. 5:30pm Softball @ Wayne 6pm Baseball cs. GW 7pm ARTS ALIVE-Clay Center 4th 9 weeks midterms Sat Apr 21, 2012 10am LGI In Use All Morning 12pm LaCrosse @ Schoenbaum (double header) 1pm Baseball vs. NHS 2pm Softball Tourney @ RHS 3pm Tennis vs. GEHS @ Coonskin 6:30pm VIP's @ Embassy Suites Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:30am National Day to Prevent Teenage Pregnancy 4pm Tennis vs. Parkersburg 5:30pm Baseball @ Valley Fayette
Tue Apr 24, 2012 7:30am AAPs Out 4:30pm Softball @ Sissonville 7pm Baseball vs. Sissonville Wed Apr 25, 2012 All day CSU Renaissance Unit Early Dismissal 4pm Tennis MSAC 6pm Baseball @ Ripley Thu Apr 26, 2012 7:30am Activity Schedule- Clubs All day-Student Council elections for 2012-2013 8:30am All County Strings- Clay Center 4pm Tennis MSAC 6:30pm Lacrosse @ CHS vs. GW Fri Apr 27, 2012 40 minute pep assembly schedule-Spring Sports Pep Assembly 9am Arrive Alive Car in Breezeway 3pm Track Meet- Gazette Relays 6pm Baseball @ Parkersburg Sat Apr 28, 2012 8am Track Meet- Gazette Relays 9am WV Dance Festival 27th-29th 12pm Lacrosse @ Schoenbaum 7:30pm PROM Mon Apr 30, 2012 5pm Softball Sectionals- TBA 7pm Baseball MSAC Tourney
Principal: Clinton H. Giles Canterbury D Bailey Vice Principals: Our job is to improve, not just maintain.” R Tommy Wendy Susan M Young Angela S Cruikshank
STUDENT SIGN-OUT, SIGN-IN, RETURN TO CLASS
(From pages #12 and #13 of the 2011 – 2012 Capital High School Student Handbook)
The following procedures cover signing out, signing in after an absence or when tardy, and returning to class after an absence: Signing-Out
1. The student should have his/her agenda book. 2. The student must bring a note signed by the parent or
guardian to the Attendance Office one day in advance of the sign-out date. 3. The parent or guardian must call the Attendance Office one day in advance of the sign-out date. 4. All medical or legal appointments must be verified in writing on an appointment card or official stationery, by a physician, dentist, law enforcement official, legal agent, or a representative of the office/firm visited. NOTE ADDED: Absent compliance with items #2 and #3 above a parent/guardian must be present in order for a student to be signed out of school. NOTE: There should never be an occasion wherein a student leaves the campus before the scheduled end of his/her school day without signing out through the Attendance Office. Students who do so will be considered as having skipped and will be dealt
with accordingly. They will be credited with an unexcused absence for the day as well. Signing In Following an Absence or Tardy The student arriving late to school and/or returning to school after three (3) or more consecutive day’s absence: 1.Must appear at the Attendance Office window and have his/her admit processed before being allowed to return to class. 2.Shall not be permitted to sign in tardy or late for school, for reasons other than those authorized under the State Department of Education guidelines covering excused and unexcused absences.
Student Dancing/Behavior Contract
DATE: _______________________ This contract between ______________________________________ the administration, (Print Last Name First Here) faculty, staff and remaining student body of Capital High School is designed to ensure that I have a pleasant, memorable, and enjoyable experience at the Capital High School Prom. Statement of Student Responsibility I agree to conduct myself according to the following behavioral guidelines at all times during the occasion: 1. I will follow all Capital High policies, Kanawha County School rules and state laws. 2. I understand that if I am suspected of being under the influence of intoxicating beverages I will be required to submit to a portable ‘Breathalyzer’ test conducted by our Prevention Resource Officer and/or other City of Charleston, Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department, and West Virginia State Police Personnel who may be on duty in accordance with Project GPA sponsored by the Kanawha County Sheriffs’ Department and the Kanawha County Commission. 3. I understand fully that “grinding”, “bumping”, “humping”, “hunching”, “goosing”, or sexually explicit dancing such as “freaking” or “dirty dancing” are all prohibited. Any variation of dancing that approximates the following is expressly prohibited:
Anyone (male or female) bent over at the waist with the pelvis of another individual (male or female) pressed against their buttocks while holding (or not holding onto) the bent-over student’s waist or hips is prohibited at all times at functions at Capital High School where dancing is permitted, including the annual Prom. A demonstration of this behavior or any other serious infraction of Capital High School policies, Kanawha County School rules and state laws will result in my being suspended from the Capital High School Prom. Should I be suspended from the Capital High School Prom, the administration will insist that I and my dance partner leave Capital High School/Kanawha County Schools property immediately and my parents will be notified as soon as practically possible. ______________________________________ Student’s Signature ________________________________ Parent/Guardian Phone Number ________________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Signature
Breathalyzer
An important condition added to our prom contract was established several years ago. This condition targets students who demonstrate behavior and conduct that leads us to believe they may be under the influence of intoxicating beverages requiring that they submit to a Breathalyzer test. A portable Breathalyzer unit will be maintained on the scene of this year‘s prom and will be manned by our Prevention Resource Officer, SGT. Kevin Smailes. Also, other members of the Charleston Police Department, The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department, and the West Virginia State Police will be on hand during the evening. Additional City of Charleston police officers will be provided by the Kanawha County Sheriff‘s Department and the Kanawha County Commission as part of Operation Graduation Prom Alive (GPA). Project GPA is a joint venture, conceived by Sheriff Mike Rutherford, coordinating the efforts of several area law enforcement agencies as well as municipality’s emergency services first responders.
Help Needed! Valet Parking for the Prom
Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 7:30 PM valet parking for our annual prom begins. Each year we hold the Capital High School Prom in our own Commons! The prom begins at 8:00 sharp. We feel that we have as beautiful a facility for this event as any in our area. Having
our prom here on our campus affords us the opportunity to provide our students with a memory they can cherish for a life time. One thing that we have done to make this event special is to provide valet parking to those arriving by vehicle to attend the Capital High School Prom. Members of the faculty and staff have been the individuals who have done the bulk of this fun, rewarding, and sometimes challenging, work on prom evening. However, this year we are asking that anyone - with a valid driver‘s license - who is willing to lend their driving and parking skills to help us give our students a wonderful evening on campus at the Capital High School Prom. If you wish to help, you may contact the prom sponsor, Mrs. Laura Woolwine, or any administrator at the school, at 348-6500.
Lift Every Voice and Sing
Beginning on Friday, April 8, 2011, as an addition to our morning devotional we also play following the national anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - James Weldon Johnson's ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing.’ Mr. Johnson first wrote this as a poem commemorating the birthday of President Abraham Lincoln. However, it has become so much more than a simple birthday recognition! As it has been pointed out to students this song (although it is referred to by many as the Negro National Anthem) portrays no particular racial or ethnic identity. And, during the reflections that were offered on the song during our Black History Month Observation last year, it should have become even more apparent to all that this song is about the triumphs of the American people as a whole over slavery, discrimination, injustice, racism, and bigotry, more so than any other message conveyed through song. This song speaks to, about, and for all people who have ever experienced any of the indignities mentioned previously at any time in their lives, anywhere. Therefore, it becomes incumbent upon us all, to be reminded of, and to make a concerted effort to work against those forces that would attempt to perpetuate any form of slavery, discrimination, injustice, racism, and bigotry anywhere in the world - not just here in the United States of America. Make no mistake about it, eternal vigilance is the price of peace! Through the playing of the song it is hoped that it will serve as a reminder to all of us to be on guard against allowing slavery, discrimination, injustice, racism, and bigotry to ever again plague this great nation of ours or any other part of the world. The following are the lyrics to the three verses of this beautiful song. The first four lines of the song speak volumes and invites everyone to celebrate the liberty Americans enjoy!
“LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING”
Lift every voice and sing, till earth and heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of liberty; Let our rejoicing rise, high as the list‘ning skies, Let it resound loud as the rolling sea. Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us, Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us; Facing the rising sun of our new day begun,
Let us march on till victory is won. Stony the road we trod, bitter the chast‘ning rod, Felt in the days when hope unborn had died; Yet with a steady beat, have not our weary feet, Come to the place for which our fathers sighed? We have come over a way that with tears has been watered. We have come, treading our path thro‘ the blood of the slaughtered, Out from a gloomy past, till now we stand at last, Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast. God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, Thou who has brought us thus far on the way; Thou who hast by thy might, led us into the light, Keep us forever in the path, we pray. Lest our feet stray from the places Our God where we met Thee, Lest our hearts drunk with the wine of the world we forget Thee; Shadowed beneath Thy hand may we forever stand, True to our God, True to our native land. ~James Weldon Johnson, John Rosamond Johnson ~
Graduation/Commencement Participation Requirements have Changed!
22.01Graduation Requirements. Students are required to earn twenty five (25) credits in order to graduate. Specific graduation requirements for students in Kanawha County Schools are outlined in the Senior Course Description Handbook that is published annually for students and parents. All graduation requirements will be in accordance with West Virginia Board of Education Policy 2510. In the past it has been Kanawha County Schools policy to permit students who were within one credit or less of meeting graduation requirements to participate in the annual graduation/commencement activities hosted by the school. Beginning with the 2009 - 2010 school year, participation in the annual graduation/commencement activities will include only those students who have accumulated the 25 credits in the requisite areas specified by the Kanawha County Board of Education. All students are encouraged to ensure that they meet graduation requirements as soon as possible through meeting with their respective counselors. We do not wish to find ourselves in the unenviable position of having to tell a student and their parent or guardian that they will not be permitted to participate in the annual graduation/commencement activities of Capital High School, after all appropriate preparations and arrangements had been made by the student.
Counselor Corner for May
Senior Schedule: May 7 May 10 May 11 May 13 Finals – Periods 3 and 5 Finals – Periods 2, 4 and 6 Finals – Periods 1, 7 and 8 Baccalaureate All seniors are required to attend this ceremony. Capital High School at 1:00 p.m. Be here at 12:30 p.m. Wear graduation gown (Caps not required) Senior’s Last Day Senior Reception will be held in the Commons Area at 8:30 a.m. Senior Assembly at 9:15 a.m. in the theater. Graduation Practice at the Civic Center 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Be there on time! Dress appropriately. Graduation – 7:30 p.m. at Charleston Civic Center Be there at 6:45 p.m.
May 18
May 21
May 21
ATTENTION GIRLS: Wear dress shorter than gown and wear dress shoes. ATTENTION BOYS: Wear white shirt with dark necktie, dress slacks, and dress shoes. NO TENNIS SHOES AND NO JEANS. ATTENTION PARENTS/GUESTS: The Charleston Civic Center Security will not allow any packages or gifts to be brought into the Arena during the Commencement Exercise. · Seniors planning college must request a final transcript. All outstanding obligations (textbooks, library books, debts, etc.) must be cleared by Wednesday, May 16th before a diploma or transcript will be issued. · Students have been counseled for four years on requirements for graduation. All requirements must be met in order to graduate.
Testing information: 9th, 10th and 11th graders will take the WESTEST 2 on May 14th, 15th, and 16th. Attendance is mandatory on test days. Students should have brought a brochure home for their parents to read regarding the WESTEST 2. May 18 May 22 May 23 May 24 Finals Periods 1 and 6 Finals Periods 2 and 5 Finals Periods 3 and 4 Finals Periods 7 and 8
“ Never make a permanent decision on temporary feelings”
International Luncheon
The twenty-third annual international luncheon was a great success again this year. Parents and students exceeded all expectations by preparing a variety of delicious recipes. Naturally there were dishes from all the Hispanic countries and France, but this year the exchange students prepared dishes from their home countries as well. There were dishes from Lebanon, India, Korea, and Bosnia. Many of the teachers and administrators ate lunch with the students and commented on the variety and preparation of the food. Most everyone followed the guidelines by bringing only disposable containers, so the cleanup went very fast. Those containers helped us send six boxes of food to the homeless shelter; thus, many were well fed that day. The international luncheon requires the help of many: Students, parents, administrators, teachers, and custodians, and all are very much appreciated. S.C.O.R.E.S Academic Competition at Marshall University Congratulations to Ciara Moore, she won one of the six Outstanding Student Awards. This award entitles Ciara to a $1,000 scholarship to Marshall University or $500 toward books if she is a Promise Scholar. Ciara’s 600 word essay won first place in the College Honors Exam and her creative writing essay won third place. Ciara is the first student from Capital High to win this distinguished honor at a S.C.O.R.E.S competition. Other winners: Scott Adams Izabel Dorst Madison Chase Madison Fields Human Geography 3rd place Spanish 4 2nd place Art portfolio 2nd place Dramatic Interpretation of Literature 1st place Photo Journalism 3rdplace
Kelton George Nate Goodwin Katie Hicks Sarah Hopkins Colleen Isaiah
Music Brass 2nd place Spanish 2 1st place Spanish 1 2ndplace Art Portfolio 3rd place Acting Comic Monologue 3rd place
Vishnu Kasireddy C++ and Java Programming 3rd place & Sarah Clifford Vishnu Kasireddy Math 1 1stplace Morgan King Keefer Kirk Dayja Legg Original Oratory 3rd place Music Strings 3rd place Music Voice 3rd place Creative Writing Poetry 2nd place Spanish 3 3rd. place Acting Dramatic Monologue 2nd place
Nayde Menking-Hoggatt
Ciara Moore Pete Nichols Ethan Reed Shayan Shafii Nathan Shin Courtney Thomas J. C. White Nick Eplin Martin Haydn Joe Michael Will Tappe Jessica Title C J Harvey
Honors College Exam 1st place Creative Writing Essay 3rd place Music Percussion 3rd place Math 1 3rd place Financial Marketing 2nd place Music Strings 2nd place Dance Solo 2nd place Music Percussion 1stplace
Television -Newscast 3rd place Television - Entertainment TV Show 2nd place
Coed dance group: Dance Group 3rd place Courtney Thomas, Johnathon McMillion Jessie Pauline Dayja Legg Morgan McNabb Capital High students competed for a trophy with 13 schools in the large school division, and were awarded the second place trophy. Individual students competed for medals with superior students from 45 schools throughout West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio. We owe a big thank you to the 81 students who spent their first day of spring break getting on a school bus at 7:00 am to take tests. Some of them won but all of them competed honorably. The competition is a school-wide effort with many teachers helping with registering students before the day of the competition. I appreciate all the help that Mrs. McClure, Mr. Cox and Mrs. Sears gave me on the day of the competition. Noelia Lerma, the Amity Scholar, and Niki Sangani, my student helper, were also invaluable in organizing the registration of competitors before the day of the competition. It was a fun day, and we will try again next year for first place against Greenbrier East who won a trophy for bringing the most student competitors.
Kanawha Charleston Health Department
Kanawha Charleston Health Department had an immunization clinic at Capital High on Tuesday April 17, 2012. Consent form packets were sent home on Tuesday April 10, 2012. Please note that these immunizations are mandatory for entry into the 12th grade. We must have the student’s immunization records and insurance information before any immunizations will be given. Students entering the 12th grade must show proof of having the TDap and Meningoccal immunizations prior to the first day of school for the 2012-2013 school year.
IMPORTANT ALERT FOR PARENTS OF INCOMING 12th GRADERS NEW IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS!
Before students may enter the 12th grade in the 2012-2013 school year, they must show proof that they have had the Tdap vaccine booster, after the age of 11, and at least one dose of the meningococcal vaccine, after their 16th birthday. This is a new rule that will go into effect with the beginning of the school year. It was created to make sure students are protected from some pretty serious contagious diseases. The Tdap shot is only one shot but protects against three diseases, tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis. Students had these shots prior to en-
tering Kindergarten, but now must show proof that they have had the booster shot, since protection has been shown to weaken as children get older. Pertussis is a very contagious disease and can last for 10 weeks or more. If pertussis is passed to infants or very young children it may be life threatening. Bacterial meningococcal vaccine protects adolescents from the deadly bacterial meningitis. Even with treatment, people who get bacterial meningitis die in about 10% of the cases, and those who survive have long term complications such as deafness, brain damage or amputated limbs about 20% of the time. Most colleges now require the meningococcal vaccine before students are allowed to enroll. If your child is going to begin the 12th grade this August, please make an appointment now with his or her primary health care provider for an adolescent physical and the required immunizations. It is also a good idea to talk with your provider about the HPV vaccine to prevent genital warts and cervical cancer. The HPV vaccine is not required but is recommended. BE SURE TO ASK FOR WRITTEN PROOF THAT YOUR HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR HAS HAD THE TDAP AND THE MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINES. You may bring that proof to the school any time prior to the last day of school this year or before or on the first day of school in August. If you have any questions please call Kanawha Charleston Health Department at 304-348-8080 or Kanawha County Schools Health Services at 304-348-6494.
National Honor Society News
The National Honor Society has been busy collecting donations for their Chapter Community Service Project: The Rea of Hope Fellowship House in Charleston. On March 29, 2012, Thirty-Nine new members were inducted into the Capital High School Chapter of the National Honor Society. Congratulations to:
Jennifer Acord Nathan Altman Razhane Andrews Zachary Bonham Kinsey Brown Megan Bsharah Mallory Burka Austin Coleman Jessica Cullop MacKensie Darnold Hannah Faegre Emily Ford Troy Hawkins Tahje’ Houston Alexander James Emily Jessee Abigail Jones Isaac Jones Morgan King
Paige Lucas Amanda Maynus Victoria McGinnis Nadye Menking-Hoggatt Corey Messer Olivia Myers Justin Palmer Cheyenne Patten Kandice Phifer Corrie Shaffer Shayan Shafii Marshall Sharp Nathan Shin Jonathan Stricklen Adrian Surbaugh Morgan Vance Crestyn White Alysa Williams Joseph Wright Daquan Yarbough
West Virginia Thespian Conference 2012
At this year’s festival Capital competed against over 500 students from 26 high schools around the state. Our competition play “All I Really Need To Know I Learned by Being in a Bad Play” was awarded “Outstanding Play” and was selected as 1 of 5 Outstanding Plays.
Capital was selected as the “alternate” to attend the National Thespian Conference in Lincoln, Nebraska this June. If the selected school cannot attend Capital will represent WV at the National Competition. All State Cast: These students are selected by the panel of play judges as the best performers in the state. This cast is a very honorable distinction. Three students won an individual spot in the All State Cast: Colleen Isaiah, Daniel Caldwell, Cici White Also, The Ensemble from “All I Really Need To Know I Learned by Being in a Bad Play” was awarded a spot in the All State Cast: Daniel Caldwell, Cici White, Wesley Radcliffe, Hayven Crockett, Amanda Maynus, Nadye Menking-Hoggatt, Sam Stockton, Peyton Panger, Charlee Young, Madisyn Sizemore, Angel Moore, Colleen Isaiah Andrea Harvey, Anna Dudley, Brittany Awaldt, Aishina Shaffer. 2ndPlace Outstanding Technical Theater School 1stPlace Costume Renderings: Sarah Hopkins 1stPlace Make Up-Fantasy:Victoria Cohen 1stPlace Make Up-Special Effects: Michael Davis 1stPlace Mask-Advanced:Nathan Bailey 2ndPlace Mask-Advanced:David Martin 2ndPlace Publicity-Novice:Dugan Slappe 1stPlace Puppets-Hand:Erin Manahan 2ndPlace Puppets-Hand:Abbey Ferrari 1stPlace Set Design-Novice:Hayle Akers 2ndPlace Set Design-Novice:Jairis Carter
From the Studio
After a great Spring Break cruising and performing in the Caribbean, it is back to work. Students are studying Modern dance and its relationship to choreography in dance class. This is a fun way for students to be creative and innovative within a safe environment.
Several students traveled to Huntington on March 31st for the Annual SCORES competition before leaving on April 1st for our Spring Break. Courtney Thomas won Second Place in Dance Solo and his choreography placed third in the group category. Courtney’s work was also selected to be featured in the Arts Alive: Best of WV showcase on April 20th at 7PM at the Clay Center. Admission is free and tickets can be acquired by calling the Clay Center ticket office. April 27-29 is the WV Dance Festival, we perform on Friday April 27th at 7:30 PM at the Cultural Center Norman Fagan Theater and May brings on our Musical “42nd Street.” If you are looking for a great time with lots of singing, dancing and particularly TAPPING you don’t want to miss this one. If you would like to help the dancers raise money, we have Kroger cards, PaPa John’s coupons and Save Around books currently on sale. Please contact Ms. Legg if you would like one of the books, coupons or cards. Below you will find some bullets regarding things we have upcoming. Please feel free to email or call Ms. Legg for more information on ANY of these events or to book us for a performance. Email: [email protected] Phone: 304-348-6500 ext. 159 April 20th Arts Alive April 27-29th WV Dance Festival May 2nd-5th Musical May 9th Dance Company Auditions May 15th Banquet May 23rd and 24th dance workshops
SCORCH Orchestra News
Colleen Tan, director/founder Orchestra students have been working diligently to prepare repertoire for the Spring Conert season. Here are a few accolades and upcoming events: Congratulations to the following students who auditioned and performed for the 2012 WV All State Orchestra: Viviana Nguyen, Jay Ta, Olivia Boughton, Kiefer Kirk, Parker Boughton. Kiefer Kirk was selcted as Principal Viola. They performed beautifully at the WVMEA Concert at WVU in March. Congratulations to the following students who performed at the 2012 WVU Honors Orchestra: Jay Ta, Nathan Shin, Viviana Nguyen, Julie Nguyen, Katelynn Brown, Vishnu Kassireddy, Olivia Boughton, Molly Blackwood, Parker Boughton, Ryan Burgess, Michael Swagger. Olivia Boughton was selected as Principal Viola. They presented a magnificent concert at WVU in February.
Congratulations to Nathan Shin and Kiefer Kirk for placing second and third place respectively in Strings at S.C.O.R.E.S. this spring. SCORCH will be performing at a music festival in Williamsburg, VA on April 20. Wish them luck as they represent our school! They will present a Spring Concert at Capital High School on May 10 at 7 pm. They will also perform at the Strawberry Festival on May 18 during the school day.
Ninth Grade Career Day
Mr. Mathew Tyree, pictured above, was only one of the many professionals who made time in their schedules to join the CSU ninth graders on Wednesday, March 28, for the annual Career Day. Mr. Tyree was instrumental in securing several members of Generation Charleston to share their career pathways with our students. Generation Charleston is the emerging leader committee of the Charleston Area Alliance. Its mission is to engage and empower the Capital City's young talent to create a more vibrant and prosperous economy through community involvement, professional development and social networking. The day began with a keynote address by Mr. Timothy Meadows, who had an excellent presentation to the entire ninth grade class concerning being prepared to meet the demands of the future global economy as well as the importance of doing what you love. Joining Mr. Meadows on stage with a special greeting from Vision 2030 was Mr. Brian Young with BBT. Vision 2030 was an inspiration of Generation Charleston that is an initiative to prepare future workers in the Kanawha Valley. Our third speaker in the opening assembly was Mr. Robert Stigall from the West Virginia State Department. Mr. Stigall suggested the many possibilities for employment in the state government for both professional and non-degree positions. The Capital High School administration and the CSU faculty wish to acknowledge the following that gave of their time and expertise to share with students about their chosen profession: Derek Raynes-Physical Therapy; Atish Baidya-TV Broadcasting; Brent Hawley-Civil Engineer; S.Sgt. Eddie Coots and S.Sgt. Kenny Gibson-Military; Patrick CraneResearch Analyst; Jeb Corey-Small Business; LaDawn Davis-Cosmetology; Rachel Evans
and Heather Crawford-Nursing; Robert Stigall and Deborah Wyner-State Dept; Adam Marco-WV Power; Jeff Pratt-Computer IT; Brian Young-Banking; Alisha Samples-Firefighter; Mathew Tyree-Lawyer; Brent Hall-Paralegal; Lukasz Obrzut-Pro-Athlete; Abbey DuplagaAccounting; Daniel Young-Accounting; Timothy Meadows-Energy/Communication; Megan Tarbett-Media Specialist; John Slicer-Entertainer; Naomi Bays-Arts Council; John Calvert-Vision 2030; Herbert Insoe and Rebecca Cornelius from Charleston School of Beauty Culture.
CSU Students of the Month
The ninth grade teachers are pleased to recognize the following Students of the Month for March. These students have demonstrated excellence in academics and citizenship in their specific academic courses. English 9: Mrs. Miller—Molly Blackwood and Zoe Casto Mrs. Swayne—Timothy Boggs Mrs. Garrison—Natalie Titensor Miss Choi—Chris Smith Ms. Turner—Emily Calvert Ms. Kline-- Layne Blasingim Mrs. Price—Jamie Ransbottom Mrs. Hoskins—Raymond Kryzak Mr. Greene—Esha Pell Mr. Swayne—Julia Cowley Mrs. Snyder—Zachary Moiore Mr. Corbett (WV Thespian Conference Awards) 1st Place Novice Set Design—Jairis Carter 1st Place Puppets—Hand—Erin Manahan 2nd Place Puppets—Hand—Abbey Ferrari 2nd Place Publicity Novice—Dugan Slappe Cast of Winning Play—CiCi White, Sam Stockton, Peyton Panger Mrs. Tan—Molly Blackwood
Algebra I: Algebra IB: Honors Geometry: Physical Science: World History: Theatre:
Orchestra:
Student Council News
Student council will wrap up the 2012 school year the same way we began: Busy, busy, busy! Elections for the 2012-2013 school year will be held Thursday, April 26. Applications, which can be found on the website or in the main office, are due no later than 3:15 Tuesday, April 24. We will finish April with the Spring Sports Pep Assembly on Friday, April 27. May finds us appreciating our teachers! Teacher Appreciation Week is May
7-11, and we have many treats in store! We close our year with our annual 9th grade social. This year’s theme is “Party Rock,” and it is a casual theme—formal dress is not encouraged, though it is acceptable! “Party Rock” attire includes bright colors and comfortable clothes in which to dance. The date is Thursday, May 24-the final day of school for students. Time is 7:00-10:00 pm, and cost is $5 in advance (purchased at the middle school) and $10 at the door. Dance contracts and tickets will be sent to the middle schools by the first week of May.
PROJECT GRADUATION 2012 IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
Due to a lack of interest/time constraints/volunteers, project graduation will not occur this year. We will begin taking suggestions and planning for next year. Many people have suggested holding an After-Prom instead of Project Grad. Stay tuned early in the 2012-2013 school year for more information. Senior Graduation Photo Announcements
We take a photo of each person after they receive their diploma. You may order these in one of two announcement styles. Each comes with a mailing envelope ready to send out to family and friends. Don’t worry about getting the perfect photo, we will do that for you. Mail this no later than May 25, 2012.
Style One: $5.00 each. x ______(how many needed) = $_____________ Black with
White lettering
Style Two: $5.00 each. x _______(how many needed) = $_____________Gold
background With black and white lettering
Wallets : $8.00 for a sheet of 8: ______ sheets needed x $8 = $___________ (These will not have anything around them just the photo.)
Make checks payable to Capital High Yearbook and mail to: 1500 Greenbrier St. Charleston 25311 Mail this no later than May 25, 2012. Students are reminded to stop and smile for the camera for these shots. We do not guarantee they will do this. If the student does not stop for the photo, your money will be refunded upon request. Orders will be mailed no later than June 15th.
MINIMUM ORDER IS $15.00
Calendar of Events for the Month of April **These events are subject to change.
Wed Apr 11, 2012 7:30am Spring Casual Pic5:30pm Softball vs. Chas Catholic Thu Apr 12, 2012 All day All County Band 7:30am Activity Schedule- Clubs 9:30am Cap & Gown Delivery 4pm Tennis vs. Logan 5:30pm Softball vs. GEHS 6:30pm LaCrosse @ HHHS 9pm Baseball @ CMHS Fri Apr 13, 2012 All day All County Band 7:30am Activity Schedule- Miss WV Speaking 9am Operation GPA- @ Metro 911 4pm Track Meet- Capital City Classic 5pm Baseball @ Chapmanville 5:30pm Softball @ HHHS Sat Apr 14, 2012
7am ACT Testing 9am WV Thespian Conf.- Cultural Center- Fri & Sat 12pm Band using Commons 12pm LaCrosse at CHS vs. Linsly
Where: CHS vs. Linsly
2pm Tennis @ Logan vs. GW Sun Apr 15, 2012 3pm LaCrosse @ Bridgeport Mon Apr 16, 2012 9am WV Dance Company- Two Performances 4pm Tennis vs. GW 6pm Baseball @ Sherman Tue Apr 17, 2012 All day CAP Meeting - Young Out All day Shadowing 12pm Cougar Cage in use- 11th Immunizations 6pm Baseball vs. SCHS Wed Apr 18, 2012 All day Shadowing 4pm Tennis vs. NHS 5:30pm Softball vs. HHHS 7pm Baseball @ SAHS Thu Apr 19, 2012 All day Step Up Day 7:30am Activity Schedule- DMD 4pm Tennis vs. RHS 7pm Baseball @ Scott 7pm LaCrosse @ Huntington Fri Apr 20, 2012 All day Shadowing 4pm Track Meet- GW Invit. 5:30pm Softball @ Wayne 6pm Baseball cs. GW 7pm ARTS ALIVE-Clay Center 4th 9 weeks midterms Sat Apr 21, 2012 10am LGI In Use All Morning 12pm LaCrosse @ Schoenbaum (double header) 1pm Baseball vs. NHS 2pm Softball Tourney @ RHS 3pm Tennis vs. GEHS @ Coonskin 6:30pm VIP's @ Embassy Suites Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:30am National Day to Prevent Teenage Pregnancy 4pm Tennis vs. Parkersburg 5:30pm Baseball @ Valley Fayette
Tue Apr 24, 2012 7:30am AAPs Out 4:30pm Softball @ Sissonville 7pm Baseball vs. Sissonville Wed Apr 25, 2012 All day CSU Renaissance Unit Early Dismissal 4pm Tennis MSAC 6pm Baseball @ Ripley Thu Apr 26, 2012 7:30am Activity Schedule- Clubs All day-Student Council elections for 2012-2013 8:30am All County Strings- Clay Center 4pm Tennis MSAC 6:30pm Lacrosse @ CHS vs. GW Fri Apr 27, 2012 40 minute pep assembly schedule-Spring Sports Pep Assembly 9am Arrive Alive Car in Breezeway 3pm Track Meet- Gazette Relays 6pm Baseball @ Parkersburg Sat Apr 28, 2012 8am Track Meet- Gazette Relays 9am WV Dance Festival 27th-29th 12pm Lacrosse @ Schoenbaum 7:30pm PROM Mon Apr 30, 2012 5pm Softball Sectionals- TBA 7pm Baseball MSAC Tourney
