NHP Gladiator Gazette
Volume 1, Issue 7 - Week of December 21, 2015
A busy time of the year here at New Hyde Park Memorial!
As we approach the last few days before the Holiday Recess, I am sure the students and staff will tell you that it is a busy time of the year here at New Hyde Park Memorial. A lot has been happening in the past few weeks and we are proud to highlight some of these events below. As you can see from the many photos and write-ups, the students have been not only winning awards for their outstanding academic and athletic accomplishments, but they also spend a lot of time giving back to the community. I could not be more proud to be their Principal!
The holiday season is a wonderful time to stop and thank others for the impact that they have on our lives. I would like to use this opportunity to thank students, parents, and staff for the dedication, support, and commitment in making New Hyde Park Memorial High School a school of excellence and a New York State Reward School.
I am very thankful that I work with such a dedicated staff, students that work hard and exhibit wonderful character, and supportive parents who encourage their child’s success.
On behalf of the entire New Hyde Park Memorial staff, we wish each family a wonderful holiday season and all the best in 2016.
Have an enjoyable week!
Dr. Faccio
Principal
New Hyde Park Memorial High School
HOLIDAY RECESS - December 24th through January 1st - HAVE A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY AND BREAK!
New Hyde Park Memorial Model UN Team Competes at Rutgers
The weekend of December 3rd through the 6th the New Hyde Park Memorial Model United Nations team competed at the Rutgers University Model UN competition held in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The conference brought together over 1000 students from all over the country to debate such important topics as gender equality, the rights of refugees, child trafficking, and combatting the international drug trade. New Hyde Park represented the nations of Turkey and India. Led by seniors Visruth Girish, Vinay Madula, and Greg Kothesakis, the team worked hard and truly lived up to the tenet of eat/sleep/mun. A special congratulations to the following delegates who received awards for excellence in their committee:
Greg Kothesakis and Eleni Kothesakis in the Commission of Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
Mackenzie Griffin and Danielle Schwartz in the Special Political and Decolinization committee.
Vinay Maddula and Billy Zois in the Commission on Science and Technology for development
Mollie Zimmerman and Nick Donatelli in the Historic Session of the General Assembly.
The New Hyde Park Model UN team is advised by New Hyde Park social studies teachers Renee Madigan and Bernard Laugen. Their next conference is the Ivy League Model United Nations conference at UPENN at the end of January.
Information for Parents of Juniors regarding the PSAT Scores
We have been assured that this new delivery schedule will not affect students' eligibility for the National Merit Scholarship program.
New Hyde Park Memorial High school Key Club Donates to Senator Jack Martins Toy Drive
Senator Jack M. Martins (R-7th Senate District) and students from New Hyde Park Memorial High School recently partnered to bring some extra holiday cheer to children in need. The students collected toys for Senator Martins’ annual holiday toy drive to benefit children in Winthrop-University Hospital. Senator Martins visited the school on Monday, December 21st to pick-up the toys and personally thank the students for their efforts.
Girls Varsity Soccer Players Win Nassau County Awards
In the below photo are: (from left to right)
Coach Kimberly Teemsma
Joanna Mauceri, defense, Grade 9 - Won All Class Award
Mackenzie Griffin, Midfielder, Grade 10 - Won All Class Award
Tiffany Velin, Midfielder, Grade 11 - Won All County Award
Logan Ward, Defense, Grade 10 - Won All Conference Award
Julia Aronov, Forward, Grade 9 - Won All Class Award
Coach Lorin Wirth-Eckl
Not pictured - Chiara Bushati - Goalie, Grade 12 - All County Award
FIND WINTER SPORTS HERE! CLICK ON THE BELOW LINK TO ACCESS ALL WINTER SPORTS PRACTICE AND GAME SCHEDULES!
11th Grade Parents Meeting - MOVED TO JANUARY 20, 2016
Wednesday, Jan 20, 2016, 07:00 PM
Cafeteria A
Updating your Parent/Emergency Contact Information - In case you haven't done so already!
P.S. If you are having any issues with this, please do not hesitate to contact the Guidance office at 488-9552
Two NHP Baseball Players Commit to Colleges on Early Signing Day!
New Hyde Park Memorial Key Club Ringing the Bells for the Salvation Army
New Hyde Park Memorial Softball team raises money for the Make a Wish Foundation
The New Hyde Park Memorial softball team raised money for the Make a Wish Foundation. The softball team had students from New Hyde Park Memorial write letters to Santa. For Each letter, Macy's donated $2.00 to the organization. So far the varsity softball team raised $760.00 for the organization. Once we raise $1,000.00 a wish will be granted for a child.
The Life Skills classes at New Hyde Park Memorial created cards for US Soldiers recovering at Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington DC. The classes took a walking trip to the Post Office to mail their cards.
Monday December 14, 2015, two New Hyde Park Memorial students received the Nassau zone outstanding senior physical education award. Our recipients were, Victoria Mooney and James Massina. Congratulations to Victoria and James!
New Hyde Park Memorial High School - A School of Excellence
Email: rfaccio@sewanhaka.k12.ny.us
Website: www.sewanhaka.k12.ny.us/nhp
Location: New Hyde Park Memorial High School, 500 Leonard Boulevard, New Hyde Park, NY, United States
Phone: (516) 488-9500
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