Principal’s Message
Congratulations ASB and sophomore class (go, Tran!) for sponsoring the successful and eventful Candyland Winter Tolo this past Saturday evening. Mr. McComb reports that the music was good, the dancing was fun, and the decorations were sweet! (and the smoke machine will not be invited back.)
Congratulations are also in order for Barrett Estep for earning the Aviation Merit Badge through Scout Troop 282 in West Seattle. Barrett and other Scouts had the privilege of spending a full day with Alaska Airlines employees to learn about airport operations, flight planning, airplane controls and emergency evacuations. Great accomplishment, Barrett!
Olivia Pham is our SODO Rotary Student of the Month for December. Olivia will be honored this Thursday by the SODO Rotarians, and on January 3 she will be recognized by the Southcenter Rotary Club. Congratulations, Olivia!
More students than ever seem to be taking to the skies this year to experience the excitement of flight. Katie McConville, Lauren Crom, Anastasia Pallis are among the other students who have shared their recent experiences. The interest in the freshman class is so high, in fact, that two of our Wingmen, Peter Anderson and Peter Morton are considering a request to organize flights sometime in the spring when the weather is more predictable. Stay tuned for more information!
We presented to our last group of Highline middle school students last week. Hooray and thanks to the many AHS ambassadors who have participated in recruitment activities. At Pacific Middle School on Friday, we presented to five classes, back-to-back with only a five-minute break in between. During the last presentation, Mrs. Onorati, a science teacher who coordinated our visit and who was present for all five sessions, remarked, “I never get tired of seeing your video and hearing your students present…they are so articulate…and their demonstrations are fascinating!” That is high praise, indeed, and well-earned! We have just one Information Night to come on January 13. Then it is on to reviewing applications and scheduling interviews. I look forward to more participation from student volunteers.
Only four days of school this week…and lots more visitors are scheduled:
- Today—Monday, 1:30-3:00, new executive from Rolls Royce
- Tuesday, December 14, 11:30-1:30, Esterline VIPs & Doug King, new CEO of Museum of Flight
- Wednesday, December 15, 9:00-11:00, VP & HR Director of TECT Aerospace
- Thursday, 9:00-11:00, two administrators from the Bellevue School District—informal visit.
And so…as of Friday, you are officially on holiday break until January 3 when school resumes. May the holiday season be one of joy for all of you as you celebrate traditions that are unique and special to your family. My best to all of you amazing students, parents/guardians and families, mentors, and community partners. I am honored to know you and serve as your principal. ~Reba
NOTE:
o Continue checking the AHS website or logging on to school computers to get updated information on events and meetings.
Quote of the Week:
“Few will have the greatness to bend history itself; but each of us can work to change a small portion of events, and in the total of all those acts will be written the history of this generation.” ~Robert F. Kennedy
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