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Vol. 3, Issue 14 Friday, February 10, 2017
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There will be no school for students on Friday, Feb. 17.
Schools and district offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 20, in observance of President's Day.
The make-up day for the Feb. 9 snow day will be Tuesday, May 30. |
HARD-KNOCK LIFE The Lycoming Valley Theatre Club will present
"Annie Jr." during three public performances at 7 p.m. Feb. 23-25 in the school's large group instruction room.
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CONGRATULATIONS to WAHS senior diver
Katie Cassidy for breaking the team diving record against Shamokin. The previous 11-dive score was 456.40, she scored a 458.65.
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Take a peek inside the district with some highlights of what's been happening in the district. This newsletter's purpose is to give you, a member of our community, an overview of school news and events, student and faculty achievements, along with the latest from our education foundation.
Please remember that you can share this newsletter with your friends by simply clicking "Forward Email" at the bottom of this screen.
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| Harlem Wizards Event Raises $11,240 for WASDEF |
More than 1,900 people attended the event.
Since 2014, the event has entertained more than 7,500 people from the school community and has collectively raised $43,714 for the education foundation, which supports and enhances educational programming at WASD.
Additionally, the district's Title 1 program has joined in on the fun by also hosting its annual Family Night at the fundraiser, sponsoring a book giveaway and providing information on how to support reading at home. Since joining up with the function, the department's Family night has realized record attendance numbers.
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The Harlem Wizards split up and made their way around the K-8 buildings during the afternoon on Feb. 6, promoting the game while also entertaining, interacting, and giving away tickets and other prizes to students.
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Photos seen here used courtesy of Albright Studio Photography. To see more photos from the event,
visit their Facebook page
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WAHS Art Student Earns 6 Gold Key Awards, Up for Consideration at National Level
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Williamsport Area High School senior
Samia Campbell recently took home six coveted Gold Key awards - along with number of other recognitions - in the 2017 Scholastic Art Awards of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
The senior also earned an Honorable Mention, a Silver Key for individual piece and a Silver Key for her portfolio.
The six Gold Key awards were presented for "artwork demonstrating highest achievement in technique, originality and personal vision/voice," thereby securing her a spot for consideration at the national level.
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Four Williamsport Area High School Student-Athletes Sign National Letters of Intent
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Four WAHS students have a new home.
Four all-state football players who led the Millionaires to a historical, turnaround season (12-2) last fall signed their national letters of intent on Feb. 1 to play the game at the collegiate level.
Surrounded by their coaches, teammates, classmates and family, the student-athletes committed to the following:
Isaiah Hankins, Indiana University of Pennsylvania;
Jalen Jackson, Lock Haven University;
Ross Stebbins, Bloomsburg University; and
Elliot Walker, Lock Haven University.
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20 WAHS Students Perform at PMEA District 8 Orchestra Festival, 11 Advance
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Twenty WAHS students participated in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association's (PMEA) District 8 Orchestra at Loyalsock Township High School recently, 11 of whom will advance to the regional level.
The students were admitted to the orchestra through a competitive audition.
Eleven of those in attendance will advance to the Central Region Orchestra Festival at Hershey High School in March. Those students are:
William Knauth, Alisha Chen and Samuel Stea, violin;
Juliet Jacques, Megan Wike and Anna Zeigler, viola;
Joe Dinsmore and Kaylee Hornberger, cello;
Ben Byham and Nicole Beck, bass; and
Michael LeBlanc, trombone.
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WAHS Common Scholarship Application Now Available; Applications Due March 17
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The WAHS Common Scholarship Application includes a list of local scholarships administered by the WAHS counseling office. Please read each scholarship and check the ones that you wish to be considered for (and that you meet the specific qualifications).
1. First, please be sure that the application is printed neatly and that it is complete.
2. Please be sure that you meet the qualifications of the scholarships that you check off.
3. Please be sure that all supporting forms are included with each application.
4. Applications are due in the counseling office by March 17
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This deadline will be adhered to strictly! All supporting documents must be included.
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Reunion News
- The Class of 1977 will celebrate its 40th class reunion on July 15, 2017. The reunion will take place from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Zafar Grotto Rafaz Club, 381 E. Second St., South Williamsport. Cost is $40/person. If anyone have any information on 1977 graduates, please contact Mike Banzhaf. He can be best reach via his personal email michael957@comcast.net.To RSVP and to mail your payments, please send to Mr. Banzhaf at 178 Laurel Run Circle, Williamsport, PA 17701.
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For more on alumni information, or to submit your own alumni
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