Howard Husky POP
MAY 2019
Promoting Our Pupils
Have a happy, safe, and restful Summer!
Howard High School
Principal
Final 9th Grade Parent Open House and Report Card Pick-up
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TODAY!Wednesday, May 1st
4 - 6 pm in the Atrium
Stop by any time to pick up your child's progress report and meet with teachers.
We look forward to seeing you!
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Finish Strong, students!
Last day of school for seniors: May 17
Last day of school for underclassmen: May 24
Final Exam Exemption Policy
PROM
The Terminal Station
SENIORS
GRADUATION
Macon Centreplex Coliseum
John Sweat named Howard High School Teacher of the Year for 2019
Team RoboBibb
Congratulations RoboBibb!
CTAE
Business Industry Certification On-Site Visit - Friday, April 26
Representatives from the State DOE came to evaluate our Business & Computer Science programs. The process is similar to SACS review in importance. Business students presented to these officials on what they have learned in their CTAE classes, FBLA students presented on our chapter, teachers gave presentations on the CTAE department and the school, and our advisory board members were interviewed.
The CTAE department met all requirements to maintain our Business Industry Certification. Join me in CONGRATULATING our CTAE department!
Awards Ceremony
Please join us as we reflect back on our successful year, recognize those who have gone above and beyond in their achievements and introduce our 2019-2020 Officer Team.
Thursday, May 2
2:45 pm
HHS Media Center
Shakeria Glynn named 2019 Bibb County CTAE Student of the Year
Each high school nominates students to compete against each other for the recognition of SCHOOL CTAE Student of the Year. Then the various schools compete against each other for DISTRICT CTAE Student of the Year.
The process looks at student overall GPA, CTAE GPA, a CTSO resume, community service hours, and includes both an essay (on "How CTAE has helped prepare me to be college and career ready") and interview. All of those are scored and combined to give a total score. It was announced that the difference between first and second was a tenth of a point, that's how competitive it is.
If you have ever known Shakeria, you probably think of her as a shy student with a quiet demeanor and grace. At the ceremony, she spoke in front of everyone in the room and gave the absolute best speech of everyone who spoke. During her speech, a video accidentally played on a panel. She paused, waited for the technical error to be fixed, and then continued. It was phenomenal.
Shakeria has been in Howard FBLA for the last four years and, alongside Kat Butler, serves as one of the Presidents of Community & School Involvement. She is currently taking full-time dual enrollment college classes, so if you ever wondered where she's seemingly disappeared to her senior year - she's off already working on a college degree.
Shakeria Glynn is the 6th Bibb County CTAE Student of the Year to come from Howard High School. There have been eight Bibb County CTAE Students of the Year altogether. If you happen to run into her at prom or graduation, please take a second to congratulate her. She's a wonderful young lady and she has come so far to receive this accolade!
Infamous Jarvis get his "DO"!
DECA
In Other Husky News...
Mr. Malcom
The Rolling Huskies
US Army National Guard & HELMS College
A representative from HELMS College discussed the opportunities available at HELMS College in the Culinary and Patient Care fields.
Mr. Paul Allen from Macon-Bibb Work Source GA Office
Students from Howard attended a workshop with, Mr. Paul Allen, from the Macon-Bibb Work Source Georgia Office. Mr. Allen discussed opportunities and partnerships that support the One Stop Center. Representatives from Job Corps, Vocational Rehabilitation, the Armed Forces, and Work Investment Opportunity Act cohesively prepares workers for successful employment.
The office provides career mentorship, professional development, and tuition and certification assistance.
Mikayla Walker and Dr. Quichocho
Mikayla Walker was the winner of the laptop competition held by High School High Tech.
HS/HT's goal is to provide transition activities for students and prepare them for post-secondary education and employment after high school. Mikayla competed among her peers by completing a Powerpoint or essay on How a PC can Help Further their Education or Transition to Work. Recommendations were also required from her teachers and parents.
Mikayla is pictured below with Dr. Quichocho.
Macon Telegraph GOLDEN EAGLE
Keely Testa was the runner up in the Journalism Marketing Communications Category.
She has worked so hard with the video announcements this year. Keely is also a violinist in the orchestra as well and serves as the concertmaster for our 5th period Advanced Orchestra.
Mr. Morgan Jarvis was awarded the 2019 Teacher Excellence Award! This was no small feat as 5 teachers have received this award in previous years. However, this year The Telegraph scaled this back to only one award! This speaks volumes about what a fantastic educator he is!
Service Club Competitions
Macon Exchange Club Student of the Year - Keely Testa
Keely Testa was selected as the Macon Exchange Club Student of the YEAR! She and Garrett Patterson were two of six students selected for Exchange Club Students of the Month out of 34 applications.
Rotary Speech Contest
Congratulations Eunice!
Jay's Hope
Akudo Echebelem and Anastasia Riggins when you see them! They were selected to serve on the HOPE Council for Jay’s HOPE for 2019-20. This group consists of 10 students who will work on fundraising efforts for the organization as well as work with the families of the children with cancer that Jay’s HOPE serves.
FINE ARTS
Art of Life Art Contest
PBIS
The P.A.C.K. at Rigby's
ATTENDANCE RECOVERY --- CREDIT RECOVERY --- CREDIT REPAIR
NO CRY BABIES
If you receive a final grade of 64 -- 69 in a class, you have an opportunity to
bring that grade up to a 70.
Attend Credit Repair from
Wednesday, May 29 -- Thursday, June 7
9:00 AM -- 12:00
You must be finished by Thursday, June 7.
Remember, if you have accrued 6 or more unexcused absences in a class, you will not earn credit for that class at the end of the semester.
What to do?
- Easy! Come to Attendance Repair to make up your missed class time.
When?
- Monday-Thursday: 2:45 p.m. (DO NOT BE LATE) until 4:05 p.m.
Where?
- Monday-Tuesday: Lab 124 (with Mr. Bray)
- Wednesday-Thursday: Media Center (with Mrs. Fox)
Deadline?
- March 29, 2019 (for attendance issues from January and February)
RELAY FOR LIFE
Please support Howard's efforts in raising money for Relay for Life. Donations will be take throughout the MONTH OF MAY. Donations may be turned in to the front office or to Ms. Eve Fincher, room 132.
Click here to view the TEAM page for BCSD - Howard High Huskies
NEWS FROM THE COUNSELOR "SWEET"
DUAL ENROLLMENT
Wednesday, MAY 1
Applications and test scores must be submitted by this date if you plan to participate in Dual Enrollment during the 2019-20 academic year.
If you need assistance with an application, see your counselor for dates when Dual Enrollment representatives from Central Georgia Technical College and Middle Georgia State University will be at HHS.
Media Center
THE BOOK SHELF
CHALLENGE: #readwoke
Dr. Smith toured Meadowcreek High School in Gwinnett County and learned about the #readwoke movement founded by their media specialist, Mrs. Cecily Lewis. Dr. Smith wants every HHS student exercising his or her right to freedom.
Are you WOKE?
'Woke' is increasingly used as a byword for social awareness.
See the full definition in Merriam-Webster website here.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/woke-meaning-origin
What is a Woke Book?
A Woke Book must:
- Challenge a social norm
- Give voice to the voiceless
- Provide information about a group that has been disenfranchised
- Seek to challenge the status quo
- Have a protagonist from an underrepresented or oppressed group
The list below is by no means a comprehensive one, but is a great introduction to some amazing books that will hopefully open eyes up to the experiences of different cultures, races, and religions.
Read Mrs. Lewis' full column in the School Library Journal here.
https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=read-woke-school-reading-challenge-makes-impact
The challenge is to read 3 Woke Books and receive a #readwoke T-shirt.
ATHLETICS
GOLF
Proud to announce the Howard girls golf team qualified for the State Championship by finishing 2nd in the area tournament! They will compete on May 20-21st. Please congratulate these athletes!
Kameryn Ragin
McKensie McElmurray
Logan Smith
MacKenzie Carroll
Abby Mitchell
Coach David Denson
GIRLS SOCCER TEAM
GIRLS SOCCER TEAM
Merritt Busbee
Claudia Flores
Rachel Flores
Carlie Harriger
Perry Holliday
Alivia Johnson
Diana Medrano
Alyn Ovell
Kayla Roberts
Elizabeth Rodenroth
Genesis Serrano
Rose Tran
Willow Tyson
Chelsea Venditto
Bianca Witron