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THIS WEEK @ ENERGY
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Monday
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Look at
PTO March Volunteer Opportunities
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Wednesday
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Quantum Squad Shark Tank Presentations |
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Thursday
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9th and 10th Grade Exhibition Night at 6 pm
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Friday
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End of Term 3
March 13th - 17th SPRING BREAK
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COMING UP @ ENERGY
| March 20th |
Deans begin 2017/2018 Course Selection
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| March 23rd |
10th Grade Guest Speaker
New Student Acceptances are announced.
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March 24th
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Report Cards
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March 25th
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STAAR English Tutorials, 9 am - 12 pm
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March 28th
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English I STAAR
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March 30th
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English II STAAR
College 101 Night for 9th - 11th grade parents and students, 6 pm
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April 5th
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SAT - Juniors Test in School
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Class of 2021 New Student Signing Day |
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April 19th
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ACT - Juniors Test in School |
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April 24 - 29
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Travis Manion Week of Service
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HISD's New Student Campaign: Invest In Me
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BPA Competition
A huge high-five to Jacob Garcia, Gabriel Seyoum, Gregg Kryzkowsi, Shawheen Attar, Christian Kelly, Andrew Farias, Timothy Chung, Chance Bednorz, Caio Carugati, Bryant Manzanares, Francisco Anaya, Abigail Parakoyi, Kaleigh Davis, Avin Pasalar, Thalinee Srichomthong, and Ana Carreon. These students won the state regional competition for BPA (Business Professionals of America).
They competed in a state level competition in Dallas against students from other Texas high schools.
Christian Kelly made it to nationals with a 3rd
place finish overall.
Chance Bednorz, Andrew Farias, and Timothy Chung made it to nationals with a 2
nd
place finish overall after competing in both the preliminaries and state finals.
BSEE Competition
By Trisha Litong
On Friday, three teams from Energy participated in the
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Challenge. Teams competed for prize money ranging from $1000 to $4000. First, the students had an introductory speech. They were welcomed by the host, Ocean Energy Safety Institute (OESI). Afterward, the teams began circuit building, attempting to build as accurately as possible from memory. Weeks before the competition, they had a training over breadboards, diodes, resistance, ohms, and other electricity subjects. Each round of building was timed. Simultaneously, each team was required to create a poster concerning the future of piezoelectric applications, which is electricity generated by mechanical actions such as pressing. Furthermore, there were 10 quiz sessions in which a question about electricity would appear on the main screen, and each team would have to use their knowledge in order to answer and earn points. Each activity generated points, and the four teams with the most points at the end of the competition won checks for the team and their school.
After the completion of circuit building, each team had the chance to use the circuits to charge helicopters. After successfully charging, they would fly helicopters across the
University of Houston (UH) football field as efficiently as possible in 10 minutes.
Though we did not place in the competition, we had a lot of fun and a great time being able to apply our skills in STEM.
This previous week, members from the 10
th
grade Nuclear Brainstormer cohort had the opportunity to experience an all-inclusive performance at Alley Theatre. Camille Kaufman referred to it as "an opportunity no one should pass up." The play featured a warm atmosphere created by the amazing performers who worked to excite the audience. According to Benjamin Negron, "the play was focused on Gordon, an average high school senior, who really liked hip-hop, and wanted to learn how to freestyle. He thought it would give him respect and the attention of the new girl, Mona Lisa, so he began to practice." Throughout the whole play, the audience was able to interact with performers and push their own boundaries. The attendees of this performance regarded it as a fantastic experience that they loved and would want to experience again. Miquo Fleeks even went on to say, "the play was one of the best plays that I have seen." All in all, the sophomore who were able to attend the Alley Theatre performance got to experience a performance like no other, one they'll likely never forget.
NHS Field Trip:
Travis Manion Foundation Battleship Texas Veteran/Youth Mentorship Program
By Camille "CJ" Kaufman, Gabrielle Reynaga, and Benjamin Negrón
Members from the Energy High Chapter of the National Honor Society and some of our most promising freshman participated in the
Travis Manion Foundation Battleship Texas Veteran/Youth Mentorship Program this past Saturday to learn leadership skills and life lessons. We also learned about the rich history of the hundred-year-old Navy battleship, the USS Texas.
The morning was speckled with icebreakers and fun activities that incorporated courage, one of the pillars of the Travis Manion Foundation. We then listened to a presentation about the Travis Manion Foundation, and were able to talk with and enjoy the company of veterans, an honor which we were grateful to have.
After a quick break for lunch in the belly of the ship, our team split up to do some exercises that incorporated the four pillars of the Travis Manion Foundation: Leadership, Courage, Integrity, and Service. The exercises, an improv, a blind minefield walk, and an ethics dilemma puzzle, helped us learn lessons about character, communication, and trust within a team.
Later we were able to participate in an in-depth "hard hat tour" of the fascinating areas of
the Battleship Texas not open to the public. We learned about the history of the officer's rooms, mechanical rooms, and weapons areas aboard the USS Texas.
Overall, we were glad to be with the Travis Manion Foundation and its exemplary veterans. We hope to continue to work with program manager Cress Clippard and his veteran colleagues in the future. We want to help inspire service within our communities by living by the motto, "If not me, then who?" by stepping up to lead during the Travis Manion's Week of Service April 24-29.
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
by Yvette Avarran & Wilbert Moore
This week's spotlight is on juniors Saige Cade and Luis Torres. They were invited to attend a
DiscoverU
lunch last week because they completed DiscoverU FLO's last year. Saige participated in Atlas Scholars, and Luis attended Cornell's Catalyst Academy.
The event gave Saige a chance to see just how many people actually care about future generations. "It was amazing to see all of the CEOs and all the work they do to help students find success in the future." Saige became interested in attending because of the chance to go to different colleges. She enjoyed the opportunity to visit multiple colleges and universities, including Cornell University and University of Houston. Saige would like to one day attend Rice University, where she can pursue a career in bio medical engineer. "I really started to get into the idea of biomedical engineering in middle school. After a project that I did, I started to research more on the topic and found that I was very interested in what it was about." In her free time, Saige enjoys volunteering, paint-balling, and hanging out with her friends.
Her words of advice for other students are as follows:
"Doesn't matter where you come from, everyone can have an
equal
opportunity."
Luis believes it was extremely important to give the same opportunities for everyone, regardless of their backgrounds. "It was nice to see how everyone, from impoverished areas to urbanized cities like Houston, are able to get the same experiences and get treated the same." Luis agreed to attend the event in order to get a better understanding of different opportunities available. He wanted to get more information about what DiscoverU was about and thought that this was a great opportunity. Luis wishes to attend Cornell University, in hopes to become a mechanical engineer. "I enjoy doing work that is hands on," Luis states. "I don't like the traditional office setting, so I think mechanical engineering would be right for me." In his free time, Luis enjoys paint-balling, video games, and playing soccer.
He likes to keep his advice short and simple, "Stay in school."
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By Chance Bednorz
The end of the year is approaching fast here at Energy. For many of the seniors, the next steps for their education include attending a college or university to get a degree. That sounds lovely, but it definitely comes with a cost. A big cost. College is expensive and not everybody gets enough financial aid from the school or government to cover the hefty cost of higher education. This anecdote focuses on external scholarships and how to cut down that enormous college bill.
Apply Early, Submit Early
Scholarships all have a due date at some point. While some might be later than others, it is always a good idea to start early and submit early. Why? The sooner you start, the less work you have to complete on a day-by-day basis. It also gives you time to ask for recommendation letters, write the essays, or complete whatever task the scholarship wants you to do. After you finish, try to submit sooner rather than later, especially if it the application has to be mailed-in. "Proactivity" is a nice trait to have and reduces the risk of not getting the application in by the deadline.
Go For The Smaller Amount of Gold
Everybody wants to do the least amount of work for the greatest amount of money. Scholarships that award upwards of $5000 dollars are what everyone wants to win, so that's what everyone applies for. Instead, apply for the scholarships with the smaller awards for an increased chance at getting the money. While the payout is smaller so is the competition, and some money is better than no money. Additionally, little scholarships that you get here and there add up pretty quickly and significantly reduce college costs.
Not Everybody Is A Winner
Not everyone can win; it is as simple as that. But that doesn't mean that you shouldn't keep trying. Don't let one loss deter you from applying to other scholarships. It isn't the end of the world, so get right back up and apply for more.
It's A Match!
A lot of scholarships are very broad, meaning that more people have the option of applying. Find the scholarships that cater to specific minorities, skill sets, or categories that you specifically fall under. The more specific the better. This reduces the amount of potential applicants and increases your shot at getting the scholarship.
Scholarships Aren't Senior Specific
True, there are scholarships out there that require you to be a senior graduating in a certain year, but that isn't all of them. You can start applying for scholarships as soon as freshman year. Why not try and collect money over your entire high school career as opposed to only a fourth of it? The money will really add up and you might even be able to go to college for free!
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By Reagan Dennis
A big shout-out to all of the sponsors who helped support
BPA
and make their trip possible!
Luis Elizondo Thomson
Michael Chung
Amphon Pierce
Newfield Exploration
Mrs. Shoaee
Mr. Bruns
Avin Pasalar
Mr. and Mrs. Kelly
Claudia Manzanares
Margarita Contreras
Mr. and Mrs. Carugati
Anaya Trucking
Kadijeh Rezaei
Thank you for your generous contributions and support of our BPA students!
High-five to all the teachers who have helped out with BPA at Energy.
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Award Amount: $5,000
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Eligibility:
Must be of Hispanic Heritage with a
GPA of 3.0 or higher and the candidate must be p
lanning on attending a 4 year university.
FASFA must be completed.
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Deadline: March 20, 2017
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Award: $2,000
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The City of Houston invites Houston area high school seniors at both public and private schools to participate in the Public Service Recognition Week Essay Contest. Seniors can earn up to $2,000 for college, gain a deeper understanding about local government and learn about the broad range of career options serving the residents of Houston.
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Eligibility: Senior in HISD School
Deadline: March 20, 2017 |
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Award:
Full Scholarship
for 2 year degree
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The Marvy Finger Family Foundation Scholarship is for HISD students who are going to attend a 2 year college program. The Scholarships can be upwards of a full scholarships, if you are a senior looking toward a 2 year degree this an amazing opportunity.
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Eligibility: 2.0 GPA
Deadline: March 24, 2016 |
United States Naval Academy
Summer STEM Program
Science Technology Engineering Mathematics
Engineering is all about creating, building, and making things better! So what does it take to be an engineer? If you like math and science, you are off to a great start. If you enjoy discovering new things, solving problems, and learning how things work - even better! Creativity, persistence, and the desire to make the world a better place are also important qualities. Becoming an engineer requires hard work and a good education. Our summer program will be a great start to your career in science and engineering.
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It is not too late to enroll in the Rice University School Mathematics Project (RUSMP) summer offerings for students although there are limited openings in many of them.
* RUSMP is offering two new and exciting three-week enrichment mathematics programs at Episcopal High School:
(1) For students entering 8th-grade in the fall of 2017:
Through the lens of computational thinking, students will explore mathematics using technology to develop inductive and visual reasoning. Hands-on activities integrating mathematics and computer science will provide an innovative approach to learning mathematics.
(2) For students who have completed pre-calculus:
At the end of this program, students will be better equipped for the rigor of college-level mathematics and for success on A.P. Calculus and I.B. Mathematics exams. Proof, justification, and authentic problems will be explored using a variety of methods including graphing technology and other computing tools.
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ENERGY IS THE PROUD RECIPIENTS OF THE
2016 NATIONAL MERIT AWARDS |
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