AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
14 November 2011
What's Happening this Week:
Monday: Another extraordinary day of learning!
Tuesday: Robotics Team Meeting 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: Film Club Meeting after School in Mr. Savishinsky’s Room
Youth Venture in Room 6 3:45 – 5:15 PM
Thursday: Culture Club in Room 24 3:45 – 4:45
Robotics Team Meeting 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Friday: Recruiting at Pacific Middle School
Saturday: PTSA Auction at the Museum of Flight! Tickets still available!
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Happy Monday! This past weekend, 40 AHS students and 4 staff members attended the Joe Sutter Dinner Lecture at the Museum of Flight at which Jenny, Sydney, and Salina were recognized by Rolls Royce as the Spirit of Excellence recipients. It was a magnificent evening, with several of our students also providing musical entertainment during the reception. I left the event feeling even more grateful to the many aerospace leaders who so believe in our school and the hope that our students will help fill the critical needs in their workforce. Among those who sponsored us this past Saturday evening were The Boeing Company, Rolls Royce, Peter Morton, Bob & Diane Dempster (building the World Cruiser which will fly ‘round the world in 2013), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Honeywell, Moog, Suzanna Darcy-Hennemann, British Aerospace, and the Royal Aeronautical Society. Thank you, one and all!
Congratulations to Jacob Hoag who recently soloed at Acuwings in Renton! Jacob reports that he took to the skies in a Piper Warrior—a low-wing airplane with 150 horsepower, whose purpose is similar to a Cessna, but with a little added weight, which makes it a bit harder to fly; however, according to Jacob, “it also makes you a better pilot.” Jacob’s goal is to be ready for his check ride by end of the school year and earn his private pilot’s license in Summer of 2012. Ultimately, Jacob’s career goal is to fly commercially for Alaska Airlines.
Today, Southcenter Rotary is honoring Jenny Gao and Serena Simkus as their November Students of the Month. This honor now puts both young women as contenders for scholarship awards. Congratulations, Jenny and Serena!
Exciting opportunities are always happening in Ms. Ciccone-Cook’s classes. Read the Notes/Announcements section to learn how Lori Baca, Mason Andrew, and Allison Hauke earned recognition by NASA! Congratulations!
Congratulations to DJ (Driskell Jack) who was recently honored with The St. Timothy Award. Six awards are given annually to outstanding high school juniors and seniors who work zealously to improve their own parish ministry programs, high school ministry teams or youth ministry within the Diocese of Providence. DJ received his award during the 11/5/11 Youth Convention and was recognized for years of volunteerism, fundraising, and service.
On December 9th, The Museum of Flight is hosting a NASA Future Forum about the future of commercial space flight. The event will feature panel discussions with industry leaders, VIPs, etc. As part of the Networking Session, NASA has asked for a student poster session/fair. The Museum is inviting AHS and UW students to present and interact with the Future Forum participants, providing an amazing opportunity to meet with some exceptional people who are involved in the cutting edge of space exploration. The event will be in the Museum’s new Space Gallery from 3:00-6:00PM. The idea is that AHS students would present topics and exhibitry that they may already have researched and developed such as class or senior projects, portfolios, the Skunkworks robot, etc. If you are interested in being part of this exciting event, please email Mr. Kelly at Bruce.Kelly@highlineschools.org, proposing what you would like to showcase.
Huge thanks to everyone who participated in last week’s Information Program for 8th graders and parents! We broke all previous attendance records with approximately 400 folks crowding into our gymnasium and classrooms. Our next program is scheduled for December 1, then January 12. This Friday, we will be presenting at Pacific Middle School so I’ll be talking with several of you today to ask for your participation.
That’s it for this week! May this week of learning be awe-inspiring! I am honored to be your principal. ~Reba G.
NOTES & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• The Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory, or GRAIL, is a NASA mission that will use two identical solar-powered spacecraft flying in tandem orbits around the moon. These spacecraft will measure the moon’s gravity field and give scientists a better understanding of how Earth and other rocky planets in the solar system formed. GRAIL launched Sept. 10, 2011.
Now that the mission is underway, the two robotic spacecraft, currently dubbed “GRAIL-A” and “GRAIL-B,” need real names — ones that capture the spirit and excitement of lunar exploration. AHS freshmen recently participated in NASA’s naming contest by submitting their essays in class and then choosing the top three to submit to NASA. The ninth graders chose the following winners, who were awarded certificates of participation through NASA.
First place—Lori Baca, whose names were Arpeggio and Triad
Second place—Mason Andrew, whose names were Castor and Pollux
Third place—Allison Hauke, whose names were Newton’s Apples
To read their essays go to the following link on the Aviation English course website:
https://sites.google.com/site/freshmenaviationenglish/bonus-opportunities/grail-winning-essays
• Intern Opportunity - Program Manager/STEM- Matt Griffin YMCA
This internship is for a student who can take data and summarize and analyze it for YMCA staff to help them make programming decisions. The intern will also identify a community need (such as improving math/science scores or making young people aware of STEM careers), develop a program and offer it to the community. While this is an unpaid internship, the hours are flexible and the student has the opportunity to make a big difference in the community. The intern can start now after school and increase hours over the summer. More details forthcoming, talk to Mrs. Burr if interested.
• Microsoft Internship- was announced recently so interested students can be preparing their application materials, due most likely in March, 2012. Information from the Microsoft website is from last year, but Microsoft’s recruiting team is currently working on the details for the coming summer 2012 high school internship program. The updated information will be posted on the following site: http://careers.microsoft.com/careers/en/us/high-school-intern-program.aspx Check the website in the next month or two. These internships are highly competitive, so attention to application materials is highly recommended. Let Mrs. Burr in the Career Center know if you are going to apply.
• From Your ASB: Students, please express your thanks and gratitude towards the AHS Staff and Teachers by signing the Teacher/Staff appreciation poster located in the cafeteria.
• Student Led Conferences are scheduled for November 21 and 22. Please make sure to sign up for this important opportunity to discuss your academic plans, progress and future goals.
• PTSA Reflections Contest: “Diversity Means...” AHS is invited to fill in the blank by grabbing art supplies, camera, instrument, computer, pen, or video camera and creating something expressing the theme of the 42nd National PTA Reflections program.
Reflections is an opportunity to pursue your artistic expression and be recognized for creative ability and interpretation of the theme in the following categories: Literature—Music Composition—Photography—Visual Arts—Film/Video—Choreography/Dance. All AHS participants will receive recognition & prize. (Last year participants got a gift card to a favorite store)
Submissions will be collected in the main office starting on Monday, November 28th and are due by 3:30 Wednesday, November 30th.
RULES HAVE CHANGED THIS YEAR!!!! Please follow the rules and instructions carefully to be eligible to advance to Highline Council, State, or Nationals.
Attach an entry form to each entry (completely filled out with both student and parental signatures)
Go to http://www.wastatepta.org/programs/reflections/forms.html and click on the link for official rules and entry forms. Additional forms are also available in the main office. For more information contact Liz Campisteguy at campisteguy@gmail.com.
• The following colleges are visiting AHS this fall! Sign up in room 11 if you are interested in attending!
Naval Academy: November 22 at Noon
Montana Tech of the University of Montana: November 28 at 1 PM
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION FOR AHS SENIORS:
Women in Aviation International offers scholarships to women planning on studying engineering. Visit http://www.wai.org/education/scholarship_list_2012.cfm for more information. Deadline: November 15, 2011
Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance offers scholarships for women who are interested in studying aircraft maintenance. Details are available at: http://www.awam.org/5a-06-AWAM-Scholarship-Awards-Application.pdf Deadline: November 28, 2011
United States JCI Senate Foundation (“the foundation”) awards a $1,000.00 scholarship to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities, or vocational school. Applications are available in Ms. Carper’s office. Deadline: January 11, 2012.
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation supports many students all over the world with various scholarship opportunities. For more information about the different scholarships available, visit https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/index.jsp
AXA Achievement Scholarship- The AXA Achievement Scholarship is directed by AXA Equitable and offers more than $1.3 million a year in scholarships. If you are ethnically and economically diverse, have drive and determination, and feel you are able to succeed in college; this is the right scholarship for you! Visit http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/about.html for more information.
Abbot and Fenner Business Consultants are offering $1,000 scholarships. Applications are available at www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm. Deadline: June 15, 2012.
Big Sun is offering an annual scholarship to any young athlete. All students are eligible for this award, it does not matter what sport you are participating in. To learn more visit http://www.bigsunathletics.com. Deadline: June 22, 2012
Continue checking the AHS website or logging on to school computers to get updated information on events and meetings.
Quote of the Week:
"If you think you can't, why think?"
Dee Hock, CEO Emeritus, VISA International
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