Husky Newsletter
The Official Hamilton High School Newsletter 4/3-4/15
UPCOMING TESTING DATES
WE WILL BE ON ALTERED BUS AND SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULE
Click on each grade level testing for bell schedule
APRIL 5, 6, & 7 - 2021
SOPHMORE TESTING TIME: 7:25-10:10AM
BUS PICKUP will be 3 hours after regular time for 9th, 11th & 12th grade
APRIL 15, 2021
JUNIOR TESTING TIME: 7:25-10:45AM
BUS PICKUP will be 3 1/2 hours after regular time for 9th, 10th & 12th grade
**Seniors, please make note of the altered bell schedules**
Masks wearing remains a requirement at all CUSD schools
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey issued an Executive Order today that loosens COVID-19 restrictions in the community. The Order takes away the authority for municipalities (such as the City of Chandler, towns of Gilbert and Queen Creek, and Maricopa County) to mandate mask-wearing.
It does not, however, remove the order requiring school districts and charter schools to require mask-wearing. Mask-wearing remains a requirement at all Chandler Unified schools and offices. Here is a statement of clarification provided from the Arizona Department of Education:
“Dear School Leaders,
We wanted to share information we received from the Arizona Department of Health Services today in light of Governor Ducey's executive order relaxing COVID-19 restrictions. AZDHS Emergency Measure 2020-04 is still in effect, requiring masks in all K-12 schools. Masking is one of the top mitigation strategies for safe in-person learning as recommended by the CDC.
Masks must be worn on school campuses, on school buses and during school-associated activities by all students, faculty, staff, contractors, and visitors.
Thank you,
Arizona Department of Education”
Chandler Unified will continue to review and respond to evolving COVID-19 guidelines. We remain committed to all health and safety requirements in order to keep our staff and students safe and our classrooms open for learning.
2021 COCA-COLA SCHOLAR
Aris Zhu has been named a 2021 Coca-Cola Scholar and will receive a $20,000 college scholarship. Less than 1/6th of 1% of applicants were chosen to receive this extremely competitive award. 150 high school seniors were selected from an initial pool of 99,403 applications from across the country based on their an initial pool of 99,403 applications from across the country based on their academic excellence, leadership and service demonstrated in school and community activities as part of a 3-stage selection process. See the full list.
Aris Zhu an exceptional senior at Hamilton High School in Chandler, Arizona has been recognized as one of the country’s most outstanding high school leaders by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and has been awarded a $20,000 college scholarship. As a member of the 33rd class of Coca-Cola Scholars, Aris not only exemplifies superior leadership, service, and academics – Aris is a change agent, positively affecting others in the community. Aris Zhu is one of 150 selected from 99,403 applicants from across the country, and one of two from Arizona to receive this scholarship.
In addition to receiving college scholarships, those students selected as Coca-Cola Scholars will be welcomed into a vibrant and growing family of alumni that have become a powerful force for positive change in the world. Through networking, collaborations, and friendships, the group strives to make a greater impact together. Recent initiatives include a podcast called The SIP, Coke Scholars Care (Coke Scholars doing good in the midst of the pandemic), and the fifth year of a coaching program that partners seasoned alumni with first-year Scholars as they transition to college. Every 5 years, all alumni are invited to a Coca-Cola Scholars Leadership Summit.
PROM/GRADUATION UPDATES
Juniors & Seniors!
We would like to share some important information about end of the year activities for our students. Due to COVID-19 restrictions in place for gatherings and public events set by the CDC and the Arizona Department of Health Services, all CUSD high schools are officially cancelling proms for 2021. This decision was not made lightly, and we had hoped we could still hold this memorable event for our students. Unfortunately, a dance is not feasible at this time.
Graduation Announcements Distribution for the class of 2021 was on March 31, 2021 during all lunches. Anything that was not picked up during that time, will be available in the bookstore.
Cap/Gown Distribution will be on May 7th in the north gym starting at 8:00am.
As we move forward with our planning for the Class of 2021 graduation ceremony, graduating students will be allowed to invite 2 guests to attend at this time. Two latex free wristbands will be issued to seniors to distribute to their guests. The latex free wristbands MUST be worn to obtain access to the Jerry Loper Field bleachers and will be strictly enforced.
We continue to plan for our traditional in-person graduation ceremony on Tuesday, May 25th 2021 at Jerry Loper Stadium here at Hamilton High School at 7:30 pm. Please be aware that we will follow the mitigation strategies below and others if required by Maricopa County Health Department.
- Masks for everyone in attendance
- Social Distancing
- Each CUSD High School site will allow two (2) people to attend graduation. (This number could increase based on COVID and necessary mitigation in the community)
*Our graduation ceremony will be live streamed for our families and guests
We are looking forward to our graduation ceremony so we can celebrate all of Hamilton Huskies. Please know we appreciate your continued patience and support.
Thank You,
Hamilton High School
ACADEMIC DECATHLON NEWS
Team members: Aris Zhu, Chloe Zhan, Ethan Xiong, Abhinav Adari, Eisha Giran, Daniel Choi, Rafael Trujillo, Audrey Zhange, Mitch Steddom.
HONORS DIVISION
Aris Zhu – 3rd overall honors; 2nd Essay; 1st Math; 3rd Music; 2nd Social Sci
Chloe Zhan – 3rt Art; 1st Econ, 3rd Interview; 2nd Lang and Lit; 2nd Music; 2nd Science; 1st Social Science
Ethan Xiong – 3rd Science
SCHOLASTIC DIVISION
Abhinav Adari – 2nd overall; 1st Economics; 2nd Lang and Lit; 1st Science
Eisha Giran – 3rd Science; 2nd Art
Daniel Choi – 2nd Science
VARSITY DIVISION
Rafael Trujillo – 1st Essay; 2nd Math
SPEECH AND DEBATE NEWS
Over spring break 22 students of the Speech and Debate team competed in the State National Qualifying Tournament online, and 10 of them will be representing the State of Arizona in June at that National Speech and Debate Tournament that will be held virtually. All of these students worked so hard through the course of our season, and we are so proud of each of them!
Lincoln Douglas debate:
Nolan Burke (Junior)
Michael Randolph (Junior) is first alternate joining the World Schools Debate team for Arizona
Public Forum Debate:
The team of Shravan Pejavar (Senior) and Aaryan Mukherjee (Senior)
The team of Arjun Singh (Senior) and Raj Chopra (Senior)
Speech DUO Interpretation:
The team of Karan Bhullar (Senior) and Shreya Tripathi (Senior)
Speech Program Oral Interpretation:
Trisha Panse (Junior)
Speech Dramatic Interpretation:
Navaneeth Unikrishnan (Junior)
SENIORS - TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS
Graduation will be held on May 25th at 7:30pm on Hamilton's football field. If you are not planning to walk with the class of 2021, you must let Mrs. Leddy in room E200 know as soon as possible or by email: leddy.tammy@cusd80.com.
ATHLETICS NEWS
Wrestling
Girls Basketball
Congratulations to Coach Neider, our Girls Basketball coach who has been named PREMIER REGION Coach of the Year!
2020-21 All CUSD Girls Basketball Team
Vanessa Washington - Defensive Player of the Year
Graciela Roybal - First Team
Amari Burnette - Honorable Mention
2020-21 All Premier Girls Basketball
Graciela Roybal - First Team
Amari Burnette - Second Team
Savanna Creal - Honorable Mention
Breanna Sommers - Honorable Mention
Boys Basketball
2020-21 All CUSD Boys Basketball Team
Adrian Galindo - Defensive Player of the Year
Aaron Foote - First Team
Andrew Hinkle - Honorable Mention
2020-21 All Premiere Boys Basketball
Adrian Galindo - First Team
Aaron Foote - Second Team
Andrew Hinkle - Second Team
Jeshua Martinez - Honorable Mention
Daimon Denning - Honorable Mention
INCOMING FRESHMAN ATHLETIC INFORMATION NIGHT
Hamilton High School
Website: https://www.cusd80.com/hhs
Location: Chandler High School, North Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ, USA
Phone: 480-883-5000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HamiltonHighSchoolAZ/
Twitter: @Hamilton_High
Girls Beach Volleyball @ Chandler
Monday, Apr 5, 2021, 04:00 PM
Chandler High School, North Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ, USA
JV/V Boys Tennis vs Basha
Tuesday, Apr 6, 2021, 03:30 PM
Hamilton High School, South Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ, USA
JV/V Girls Tennis @ Basha
Tuesday, Apr 6, 2021, 03:30 PM
Basha High School, South Val Vista Drive, Chandler, AZ, USA
FR/JV Softball vs Xavier
Tuesday, Apr 6, 2021, 03:45 PM
Hamilton High School, South Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ, USA
Varsity Softball @ Xavier
Tuesday, Apr 6, 2021, 03:45 PM
Xavier College Preparatory, North 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ, USA
FR/JV Baseball vs Brophy
Tuesday, Apr 6, 2021, 03:45 PM
Hamilton High School, South Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ, USA
Varsity Baseball @ Brophy
Tuesday, Apr 6, 2021, 03:45 PM
Brophy College Preparatory, North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, USA
JV/V Boys Volleyball @ Rincon
Tuesday, Apr 6, 2021, 04:30 PM
Rincon High School, North Arcadia Avenue, Tucson, AZ, USA
Unified Basketball @ Higley
Tuesday, Apr 6, 2021, 06:00 PM
Higley High School, East Pecos Road, Gilbert, AZ, USA
Track @ Mountain View
Wednesday, Apr 7, 2021, 03:30 PM
Mountain View High School, East Brown Road, Mesa, AZ, USA
JV/V Boys Tennis vs Desert Mountain
Wednesday, Apr 7, 2021, 03:30 PM
Hamilton High School, South Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ, USA
JV/V Girls Tennis @ Desert Mountain
Wednesday, Apr 7, 2021, 03:30 PM
Desert Mountain High School, East Vía Linda, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Girls Beach Volleyball vs Casteel (at Casteel)
Wednesday, Apr 7, 2021, 04:00 PM
Casteel High School, South Power Road, Queen Creek, AZ, USA
Incoming Freshman Athletic Information Night
Wednesday, Apr 7, 2021, 06:00 PM
Hamilton High School, Chandler, AZ, USA
Virtual Parent Presentation - Teen Anxiety
Online Link: https://meet.google.com/tjv-uqsi-ndk?hs=122&authuser=0
Presenter: Dr. Chelsie Reed, PhD
Facilitator: Rajani Rastogi, LMSW
Wednesday, Apr 7, 2021, 06:00 PM
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Virtual Student Presentation - Overcoming Anxiety
Online Link: https://meet.google.com/dwk-uurd-rpf
Presenter: Julianne Haddad, LMSW