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NORTH HUNTERDON HIGH SCHOOL
Principal's Newsletter - February 2017
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Important Dates
Please mark your calendar for the following dates:
- February 1: Aspen opens for spring sports registration
- February 2: Class meetings
- February 2: Math SAT Prep, 3-5pm in room 207
- February 3: Science League, 2:30pm
- February 7: AMC Math Competition
- February 7: PTSA Meeting, 7:00 PM,
Cafe B
- February 8: Math League, 2:30pm
- February 8: NCAA Night, 7:00 PM, Theater
- February 9: Science League, 2:30pm
- February 9: Math SAT Prep, 3-5pm in room 207
- February 10: Deadline to register for March SAT
- February 13: ASVAB test for sophomores
- February 13: English SAT Prep, 3-5pm in room 108
- February 13: Booster Club Meeting, 7pm in faculty dining room
- February 14: Music Assoc. Meeting, 7pm in room 131
- February 15: SEPAC Meeting, 6:30pm, District Administration Building
- February 16: Parent Advisory Committee, 9:30am in District Training Center
- February 16: Math SAT Prep, 3-5pm in room 207
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- February 17: 11:55am dismissal, Presidents' Weekend (No Homework Day)
- February 20: SCHOOL CLOSED, President's Day (No Homework Day)
- February 22: Blood Drive, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, Main Gym
- February 22: Intro to College Planning, 7:00 pm, Cafe B
- February 23: Teens and Dating, What Parents Need to Know, 7:00pm in theater
- February 27: English SAT Prep, 3-5pm in room 108
- February 28: Last day for spring sports registration
Click here for 2016-2017 District Calendar
Click here for North's Activities Calendar
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January Students of the Month
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Senior, Byron Jurkouich plays Varsity Soccer and is involved in Latin Club. Byron was Captain of the boys soccer team this past season. He won the Dale Marsh Award and placed Second Team All-Conference. Byron is also a Senatus, one of six club officers in the Latin Club. Outside of school, Byron is involved in club soccer, including futsal in the winter. He also enjoys hunting when he gets the chance, as well as skiing. Byron's favorite classes at North have always been his science classes. Chemistry, Biology, and both years of Physics have always intrigued him. The classes teach you about the world we live in and natural phenomenon that occur every day. Byron thinks it is quite remarkable how much we appear to know about our environment, but also how much more there is to explore. His favorite memories at North are his freshman soccer season when the team went undefeated. The team worked hard, performed well on the field, and made lasting bonds. It was one of his favorite times in high school. Next year, Byron is planning on majoring in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Cyber Security at either Rutgers, Worchester Polytechnic Institute, NJIT, Stevens Institute, or Clarkson.
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Mary-Grace Drwal-2017
Senior, Mary-Grace Drwal has had four memorable years at North Hunterdon. One of Mary-Grace’s favorite classes was AP Latin. This was a favorite class because she has always been interested in ancient Greco-Roman culture and the ways in which it has affected us as modern day Americans. Reading ancient Latin has also provided her with new meaning behind the phrase “lost in translation”, as when they read Vergil in class, they discovered meanings within the structure of the text that could never be discovered by simply reading an English translation of the epic poem. Two other classes she loved were AP World History and AP U.S. History with Mr. Yocum. He gave her a new perspective on the ways in which history repeats itself and how this repetition affects us as a nation. Mary-Grace is a member of Latin Honor Society, National Honor Society, and National English Honor Society. She attends Saturday Strings Music for Youth program where students play various orchestras. During her junior year, Mary-Grace worked as a pediatric dental hygienists assistant. Her favorite memories from North was a trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art she took with Mrs. Mullay and other Latin III students. The trip was very interesting and they were able to see a lot of artwork they had been studying in class. Next year, Mary-Grace is undecided where she will be attending college, but plans to major in business and minor in either history or the classics.
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January Athletes of the Month
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Charles Tordik-2017
Charles Tordik is the heavyweight on the wrestling team, which is something he takes great pride in. Charles started wrestling sophomore year after Coach Flynn approached him asking if he would be interested in wrestling for North. Charles is a natural leader. He works extremely hard each day, leads by example, and always has a smile on his face. Some of Charles' strongest skills are his ability to defend shots that other people take and core off of their shots. He has a great ability of mat awareness and time so he knows when and where to take his shots. Charles and the team have been working hard to prepare for the Hunterdon Warren Sussex tournament as well as their meets against teams like Hunterdon Central, Delaware Valley, and Phillipsburg. In the offseason, Charles wrestles under Coach Billy Cole with the North Hunterdon Wrestling Club. He plays football in the fall, participates in weight room, and has thrown the shot put for Track & Field in the past. Charles is also involved in Interact and National Honor Society. Next year, he will not be wrestling in college so this is his last year on the mat. Charles will be signing with Bentley University on February 1st to play football. He will be studying International Business Management.
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Olivia Adams-2017
Fencer, Olivia Adams has been fencing since the seventh grade. Olivia currently fences A strip for the foil squad on North Hunterdon’s fencing team. She has been a big part of the fencing team since her freshman year. Olivia’s strongest skills are her ability to be patient and analyze situations quickly. The team has been improving as the season progresses. They hope to be at their best for the district tournament at the end of the month, which takes place at North. Olivia fences outside of school at Machen Academy of Fencing. She hopes to continue fencing competitively in college. Olivia is also involved in marching band, National Honor Society, Math Honor Society, English Honor Society, French Honor Society, and plays the trumpet in the jazz band. Next year, she plans to study cyber security at either Stevens Institute, RIT, or Northeastern.
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January Department Students of the Month
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English: Issam Mardini '17 and Rachel Wang '17
Fine Arts: Matthew Spichiger '19 and Indra Glasergreen '18
Mathematics: Rebecca Beswick '19 and Andrew Green '19
Music: Emily Cargill '17 and Evan Acocella '17
PE/Health: Griffin Honthy '19 and Katherine Toms '19
Practical Arts: James Trontell '17 and Sarah Jennison '17
Science: Peyton Hartfelder-Denney '20 and David Skierski '20
Social Studies: Alisha Vekaria '18 and Prajeet Sarker '18
World Language: Andrew Rusnak '19 and Michelle Gladdis '19
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January Good Citizens of the Month
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English: Joseph Steitz '17 and Molly Linnen '17
Fine Arts: Kyle Lundeen '17 and Clara Fischer '17
Mathematics: Thomas Sapanaro '19 and Mary Schaefer '17
Music: Sydney Kozakis '17 and Declan Coster '19
PE/Health: Nicholas Guasta '19 and Maya Davis '19
Practical Arts: Jared McMahon '18 and Katie Robinson '17
Science: Ashley Almanzar '17 and Nathan Sferra '17
Social Studies: Margaret Swan '18 and Erik Dehkes '18
World Language: Paige Shack '19 and Evan Ferry '19
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February Health Office News
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February 14th is National Donor Day, an observance day originally designated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to raise awareness for organ, eye, tissue, marrow, platelet and blood donation.Today, more than 120,000 patients are on the waiting list to receive a lifesaving organ transplant, and countless others are in need of cornea, tissue, bone marrow, blood and platelet donation.
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Registration for AP Exams for May 2017 will take place completely online this year. You can register for exams from Monday, January 9 through Friday, February 24. Please click the following link for more information:
nhhs-ap-exam-registration-letter-2017. Direct link to exam registration site:
www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/310005. If you have any questions, please contact Assistant Principal, Carol Skidmore at cskidmore@nhvweb.net.
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The North Hunterdon Theater Organization will present The Addams Family on March 2, 3, and 4 at 7:00 in the North Hunterdon Theater. Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here, or at the door. Once you purchase your tickets online, print and bring them with you to the performance. All seating is reserved, and tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children and senior citizens. Tickets go on sale at 6:00 and doors open at 6:30 PM, at which time you may begin your “One Normal Night” with The Addams Family!
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Teens and Dating Seminar
February 23, 2017
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TEENS AND DATING: What Parents Need to Know? Many teens are in dating relationships. But as with everything, there is a danger in dating. Do you know the prevalence of teen dating violence? This program will help to define and understand what teen dating violence looks like, how to recognize the signs and talk with your children. Having a conversation with your child about healthy relationships is one of the most important conversations you can have.
This program will be presented by Monique Pearlman, Director of Adult Client Services at SAFE in Hunterdon on Thursday, February 23rd at 7:00 pm in the North Hunterdon Theater.
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Photography Student Showcase
Rae Burach '17
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I often think of photography as staged images and candid images. I enjoy staged photographs— regardless of how professionally produced— because they require creativity, effort, and patience. A studio-generated image is unique because you set the scene, and then you photograph that scene. Everything that the viewer of the photograph sees was created by you. It's entirely original. My photograph of the bubble is an example of this. More so, I enjoy candids. The silhouette photograph was taken at the Whitney Museum in New York where each floor had big, floor-to-ceiling windows. A father was kneeling next to his child's stroller looking out at the water; their endearingly innocent conversation about boats caught my ear, then their beautiful silhouette caught my eye. Just as I was about to take the photograph, an elderly woman walked in front of the shot, creating an equally interesting silhouette. I like to think of this image as containing three generations— something I never intended to shoot. It's incredible to capture a precise moment in time that no one has ever seen before, especially when it will likely never happen exactly that way again. When I'm in public with a camera, whether it's on a busy street in Boston or in a crowded supermarket in Clinton, I like to photograph regular people participating in mundane events. What seems ordinary to the eye can become extraordinary through the lens of a camera.
Rae Burach, Class of 2017
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A delegation of 106 students from North Hunterdon High School attended the 47
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Annual YMCA Northeast Regional Model United Nations Conference on January 6-8, 2017 in Hershey, PA. The delegation and individual students received the following awards and recognitions:
- Rory Kinnaird '18, Jonathan Fariello '20, and Michael Kochanowski '20, who all represented Estonia, along with Zachary Panzarino '17, who represented Vietnam, were among the students recognized for an Outstanding Country Award, which recognizes good debate from all students representing countries.
- Recognized for Outstanding First Year Delegate awards: Siddharth Datar '18 in General Assembly B and Noah DiRoberto '18, in Nation-building.
- Zoe Chang '17, and Lauren Y. Wagner '18, were recognized for Outstanding Research papers that each student had to write before the conference, outlining their country’s views on their committee’s topics and possible solutions.
- Zoe Chang was also recognized as the Premier Delegate in her committee (Legal B).
- Elected as officers for the 2018 conference: Prajeet Sarker '18, will be Vice Chair of General Assembly B, Alisha Vekaria '18, will be the Chair of Political and Security A, and Kyle Piekarski '18, will be Chair of the European Union.
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On February 8th, the Guidance Office is hosting a NCAA Night in the North Hunterdon Theater at 7:00 PM. We would like any students and parents (from both North and Voorhees) who are interested in learning more about the NCAA eligibility process to attend this event.
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The 2017 Junior Prom will take place on Saturday, March 11
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at Razberry’s in Flemington. The evening will include dinner and dancing from 6:00pm-10:00pm. Tickets for the dance are $50 per person. Tickets are available online and can be purchased by clicking here through the school’s ThunderTix system. Once purchased, the tickets will need to be confirmed in person. The system will remain open to students
until February 26
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click here
for the Junior Prom letter and information regarding out-of-school guests.
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Our next Blood Drive will be held on Wednesday, February 22nd from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm in the Main Gym.
All donors should drink plenty of water and eat regular meals on donation day. In addition, all donors must show some official form of identification, such as a picture ID or driver's license.
Please click on the link below to access the Principal's letter with consent and the 16 year old consent form.
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Eagle Scout - Robert Fodera '18
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Junior, Bobby Fodera became an Eagle Scout on December 28, 2016. For his Eagle Scout project, Bobby created a community garden at the Round Valley YMCA. He planned, designed, and managed the construction of 24 garden plots of various sizes, including placement of soil and gravel in the garden and the installation of a sign welcoming gardeners to the "Community Garden". In order to meet the spring/summer growing season, Bobby met the tight timeline set by the YMCA by leading more than two dozen volunteers in the construction of the 50' x 50' community garden. Members of the community have adopted individual garden plots to plant a variety of flowers and produce. Moreover, the YMCA made arrangements for gardeners to donate a portion of their vegetables to local food pantries.
Bobby has earned 68 Merit Badges through his hard work, dedication, and determination.
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Aspen is open to accept Spring sports registration now until February 28th. The start date for spring sports practice is March 3, 2017.
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American Mathematics Competition - February 7, 2017
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The American Mathematics Competition (AMC) is dedicated to the goal of strengthening the mathematical capabilities of our nation's youth. One way to meet this goal is to identify, recognize, and reward excellence in mathematics through a series of national contests. Approximately 250 students at North Hunterdon will have the opportunity to participate in either the AMC 10 or AMC 12 on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. Qualifying students will then have the opportunity to further their problem solving and enriching mathematics experiences even more by participating in the American Invitational Mathematics Examination. For more information on this competition, please click on the link below.
Click Here
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Drexel University High School Contest
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Clara Fischer '17, won First Place for her picture,
High Line-Manhattan, at the 2016 Drexel University High School Contest. In addition to a cash award, Clara will have her work exhibited at the Drexel University Photography Gallery from February 11 through March 5th. Congratulations, Clara!
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Student Council is once again participating in the "Souper Bowl of Caring" collecting canned goods for the Open Cupboard Food Pantry in Clinton. Collection bins will be placed at both the Route 31 and courtyard entrances. Please bring your canned good items to either of these drop off points. We will be collecting from January 31 through February 14, 2017. Thank you for your generosity!
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LAST CALL!!! Annual NJ Devils Discounted Hockey Tickets
Every year, the NHEF gets the chance to offer discounted Devils tickets to the North community. Proceeds from all tickets sold using our coupon code will benefit the foundation. This year’s game is on
February 3, 2017 at 7:30 against the Calgary Flames.
Every ticket has a chance to win additional prizes with the biggest prize being the chance to win a deluxe box for a future Devils game! NHEF won the box in the 2015-16 hockey season and we then raffled it off at our spring fundraiser.
To buy tickets, go to
http://nhhsfoundation.org/night-with-nj-devils/
UPCOMING PARENT CHATS
Wednesday, February 8th (following NCAA Night)
and Wednesday, February 22nd (following Guidance program)
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- Topic for both Chats: “Learn From Parents with Experience” - Ask questions and gain insight from parents with North graduates who have already experienced the college application process
Thursday, March 9th (7pm - Theater)
- Topic: “The College Planning & Application Timeline– What To Do and When” - NHEF Sponsored Speaker – Jennifer Nuechterlein (College Consultant and NJ public high school Counselor)
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Free College Financial Planning Seminar
NHEF is sponsoring this seminar, which is open to parents of students in ALL grades.
Seminar is
Wednesday, March 29, 2017, 7:00–8:30pm at NHHS (in the theater).
Even if your family is not eligible for need-based aid, we will cover the best strategies on how to pay for college in the most cost efficient manner—without it putting a strain on the rest of your finances. We’ll discuss the FAFSA form and all the other information you need to understand in order to maximize the amount of financial aid you are eligible to receive! Please RSVP to
NHEF@nhhsfoundation.org.
Save the Date!
NHEF is once again hosting the annual “Spring It On” fundraiser at Beneduce Winery on
April 7th, 2017. The evening will feature a live comedy show, a 50/50 raffle, and a live auction!
Ticket pricing and details to follow! Visit our FaceBook page and website for more information.
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Silver Oaks Learning Center, NH Booster Club and NH Music Association are sponsoring a free timed practice SAT or ACT for sophomores and juniors on February 4th. Silver Oaks will provide an all-inclusive college prep workshop for parents while students are taking the test. Click here for more info.
Our indoor shack is open for all 7pm games and Saturday and Sunday fencing meets. We will have drinks, candy, hot dogs, popcorn and pretzels.
Dave the Rave's Birthday Celebration will be February 21st during the Boys Basketball game against Warren Hills. He will be 71 years old !! We will have a 50/50, we will accept donations for the Special Olympics, and we will have cupcakes. Dave will be shooting his famous half court shots during half-time. Come out and cheer him on !!
The Booster Club is seeking individuals to help in all areas (open/close the shack, shopping, scheduling, officers, reps, etc) for the 2017-2018 school year. Please email nhhsbc@gmail.com to volunteer. We would like new volunteers to shadow the current volunteers. It makes the transition smoother.
Our meetings are the second Monday of the month in the Faculty Dining Room at 7:00pm. All are welcome!
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Warm up with some music during these cold winter days.
Mark your calendars!
- Winter musical performance of The Addams Family - March 2, 3 & 4
- Marching band in the Clinton St. Patrick’s Day Parade - March 12
- 15th annual Prism Concert - March 23
Look for The Addams Family ticket information and see the NHMA at each performance. We will be providing concessions, flowers, personalized Candygrams, and a 50/50 raffle! So, bring a little extra cash to support the programs and scholarships of the Music Association… and, in turn, of our music students!
Preparations have begun for the Prism concert. You won’t want to miss this amazing event ~ a combined effort of choral and instrumental talents. Avoid waiting in line on the night of the show to buy tickets. Purchase tickets online! More info to come.
Join us for our next NHMA meeting on Tuesday, February 14, 2017.
We meet at 7 PM in the choir room (Rm 131).
www.nhvweb.net/nhhs/musicassociation
Website: http://www.nhvweb.net/nhhs/musicassociation
E-mail: nhmusicassociation@gmail.com or contact Connie Rys, President at conniejrys@gmail.com
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The PTSA is hosting its annual Staff Appreciation Breakfast on Friday, February 3, 2017. Thank you to everyone who signed up to donate food or volunteer to help with the breakfast. If you would like to donate or volunteer, please click here to sign up. This is a great way for us as parents to say thanks to the teachers and staff members for their hard work in educating our children. As a reminder, donations must be dropped off between 5:00-7:30pm at the theater entrance on Thursday, February 2nd.
Night of the Arts, held on January 27th, was a great a success for the Junior class. The Coffee House feel was a very welcomed change as students, faculty and parents seem to enjoy the entire evening and atmosphere. Congratulations to the winners of the evening: Victoria Valendo won for Music. Michael Vantslot won for Art. Amazon Gift certificates were awarded to both of the winners. Also, a huge THANK YOU to Mr. Letourneau who entertained the crowd with his expertly choreographed dance and killer moves!
PTSA is hosting SAT Bootcamp on March 4th-5th, which will review the SAT. The Bootcamp will cost $175 and be run by Catalyst Prep at Voorhees High School. Please signup at www.catalystprep.com.
Upcoming Dates:
Senior Class - Senior Banquet will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 2017.
Sophomore Class - please mark your calendars for a Mardi Gras Celebration on Friday, March 17, 2017 from 7-10pm at the Grand Colonial.
The PTSA offers scholarships to graduating Seniors of PTSA members. Please see the Guidance website under local scholarships for an application.
We are always welcoming new members to PTSA. Please come to check us out at our next meeting: Tuesday, February 7th at 7pm in Café B. Click here to fill out a membership form.
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North Hunterdon High School
1445 State Route 31, Annandale, NJ 08801
(908) 713-4199
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