Matt's Monday Memo
January 22, 2019
Good morning all.
We are very proud of our students that participated in the MLK program Sunday night and the adults that supported them as well. Thanks to those that made their way to Steger for a very inspiring evening featuring students throughout the district. Freshman Maxwell Good and Sophia Nittinger read excerpts from their respective essays, and our Step team performed as well. The performance was teamed with the Hixon team, and our girls' mentorship was evident. Our students talents shone through as they so often do--thanks for your impact.
Best,
Matt
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Peek at the Week
- January 22: Department Chair Meeting
- January 26: Winter Dance
Congratulations to the 2018-19 PPIF Winners!
Front row –left/right
Jaden Fields – 1st runner up
Aryka Cooper – Grand Prize
Jessica Peterson – Grand Prize
Brianna Richardson – 2nd runner up
Back row – left/right
Amissa Blumenthal – 1st runner up
Chris Rhodes – Grand prize
Stephanie Blake – 2nd runner up
Brianna Arinze – 2nd runner up
Nakaya Bratcher – Grand Prize
The Proud Past - Inspired Future program offers an essay contest in which African-American students submit an essay of words, music or art why they're proud of their heritage and inspired for their future. Prizes include:
•Two 2nd Runners Up - $100
•Two 1st Runners Up - $200
•Up to Four Grand Prizes – Join Dana Miller and Julie Burchett for a weekend in Washington, DC to visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture, see the MLK Memorial and other monuments, tour the Capitol Building and enjoy other experiential learning activities!
Visit www.AnInspiredFuture.org to learn more!
Activity Sponsors: Don't forget to submit your 2019-20 facilities request to C.O. and calendar requests to Daphney Sumner!
Celebrations
Congratulations to Angela Thompson, Karen Verstraete, and Cliff Ice for hosting a successful Class of 2023 Preview Night. The event was well attended, and it was nice to see so many parents and students eager about WGHS. Thanks to the following for their extra efforts in making this a success: the administrative team, Elaine Hartmann, Dane Williams, Kim Thomas, Kristin Moore, Emily McEntire, Josh Spuhl, Frank Mandernach, Diane Stromberg, Julie Burchett, Greg Fick, Jess Haskins, Marty Walter, Shannon Daniel, counselors, and many others.
ECHO just received its 2017-18 Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Medalist Rating. This is a hybrid rating taking into account last year’s print and this year’s online presence. Congratulations!
WG Drama Honors/Awards from the 2019 State Thespian Conference:
Trinity Madison finished up her role as our State Thespian Student Officer, 2018-2019
Caroline Gillow received a “superior” rating and an invite to Nationals in Costume Design with her portfolio for Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Tea Gardner & Grace Engel received a “superior” rating and an invite to Nationals on their Duet Acting IE scene from the play Keely and Du. They also got selected to perform in front of all of the State delegates on the KC Broadway stage.
Jessica Peterson received a “superior” rating and an invite to Nationals on her Solo acting IE with cuttings from Fences and Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. She also got selected to perform in front of all of the State delegates on the KC Broadway stage.
Basil Sessen received 1st place in the Tech Tournament with a 52 second time in the “threading a sewing machine” event.
Reminders/Announcements
Just a reminder that all teachers need to enter attendance daily. I just ask that we do our best – the time for our secretaries multiplies significantly when they have to correct the errors. Thanks.
Don’t forget to check www.statesmensports.com for the latest athletic news and scores. We have had much success from our winter athletes.
Upcoming Professional Development
- January 29: PD Discussion