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June 11, 2018     

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Dear Parents / Guardians, Students, Staff, and Friends of the Sanborn Regional High School Community. Here are your latest important announcements from Sanborn Regional High School:

Class of 2018 Graduation Events
A Message From Principal Brian M. Stack

Sanborn Regional High School will honor its Class of 2018 graduates during its 129th Commencement Exercises on Friday, June 15, 2018 beginning at 6:00 PM. Pending good weather, graduation will be held outdoors and seating will be unlimited. If it rains, graduation will be held in the gymnasium and tickets will be required for entry (each graduate will be provided 8 tickets to distribute to friends and family). The decision to hold graduation outdoors or indoors will be made on Thursday, June 14, 2018 by 5:00 PM.  
Here are some other graduation- related activities that are open to the public:
1. Thursday, June 14: Baccalaureate Service at 7:00 PM at the First Congregational Church of Kingston at 6 Church Street in Kingston, NH. A reception with cake will follow.

2. Friday, June 15: Class Day at 11:00 AM on the Library Lawn (or in the Gym)
We hope you will join us in congratulating the Class of 2018 and wishing them well on the next chapter of their life!     

Senior Class Dedicates Yearbook to Holly Price
Holly Will Retire From Sanborn After 33 Years of Service To Our School

Message by Karen Scanlon, School Nurse

Saying goodbye to Holly Price will be hard for the Sanborn community. Holly has been a faculty member at SRHS for 33 years and she will be retiring from Sanborn on 6/22/18. Holly's professionalism and commitment to Sanborn will be missed by students, faculty and staff. She has been an integral team player in all of Sanborn's accomplishments. You could always count on Holly to chip in and get the work done.

Over the years Holly has worn many hats at Sanborn. Teaching many classes in the Consumer Science Dept. (Food & Nutrition, Advanced Foods, Intro to Sewing, Garment Construction, Quilting, Childhood Development) to name just a few. Outside of teaching she has been Student Council advisor for _ years leading them to State awards twice. She has guided student council in making homecoming and winter carnival cherished Sanborn events. She has coached the cheerleading team and always is there to give students the support needed.

Holly has always been a team player with all faculty endeavors. She is always willing to go the extra mile for staff projects. Holly has played a vital role in keeping Sanborn's social network fun, as a consistent member to the faculty/staff Sunshine Committee. Her positive attitude and creative ideas will be missed at Sanborn. We all wish her much happiness in her retirement adventures and hope she visits us often. Holly truly is SANBORN PRIDE!



Sanborn Senior Receives "I Applied Day" NHHEAF Scholarship
Congratulations to Ryan Boutin!

As many of you recall on Monday November 13th, 2017 Sanborn Regional High School participated in New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation's (NHHEAF) I Applied Day which promotes New Hampshire Colleges and Universities in partnering with NH seniors to attend on one of the many great colleges within the state.   Historically about 70-75% of SRHS seniors attend a four or two year college immediately after high school, and this day allowed students to apply to all NH schools with a fee waiver to remove any cost barrier that may prevent a student from applying. 

Ryan accepted his scholarship on Thursday morning in the Counseling Office from Dr. David Lennox, Counselor; and Brian Stack, Principal
 
In addition to this wonderful event allowing students to apply to NH colleges for free, NHHEAF was generous to offer one $500 scholarship to any student who participated in the event.  We are thrilled to announce that Ryan Boutin is the winner of that $500 scholarship, and he will be awarded the funds after a successful first semester at college!
Congratulations Ryan!

Shop Students Assist Memorial School Girl Scouts With Little Library
An Update by Shop Teacher Jack Kelly

 
Sanborn Regional High School Students Scott Braffitt and Josh Mancinelli recently completed a Little Free Library for the Newton Memorial Elementary School.  On Wednesday May 30th the Girl Scouts and Memorial School Asst. Principal Donna Johnson traveled to Sanborn to help Scott and Josh assemble the Library.  
 
The Girl Scouts loved interacting with the High School Seniors and the boys did an excellent job of explaining how it was built and assembling the Library with the girls help.  Both Scott and Josh are Memorial School graduates and they were happy to give back to their school.  
 
Scott and Josh framed the Library, trimmed it out, put on a cedar shingle roof and built a door with a plexi glass window. The Girl Scouts will paint the Library and the intention is to install it on the Memorial School grounds. The project was a good lesson for all.
Senior Spotlight : Brian McGough
An Article by Teachers Josh White, John Welch, Dianne McCarthy, and the Science Squad

Note: Each week, our school highlights 1 or 2 of our graduating seniors. Senior Spotlights are written on a voluntary basis by our staff.

Brian McGough stands out in the hallways at Sanborn, mostly because he is tall and has a swoop of red hair, but also because he is always beaming with a smile. He is welcoming to other students both in the classroom and on the field. Senior year, he decided to fill his schedule with science and art classes because he loves to keep his mind engaged by studying more hands-on topics. The Science Squad thinks Brian was going for a record of how many upperclassmen science electives a student can take at SRHS: 5 out of 7!

Coach Welch, coach of the varsity football team, remembers many days on the field with Brian.  "I have had the pleasure of knowing Brian McGough for the past four years, both as a teacher and a coach. Brian was a student in my Geography and World Regional Topics class, and was a member of the high school football team all four years of high school.  Throughout high school, Brian has played multiple sports including football, basketball, and baseball. He was a three year starter at quarterback position and did a tremendous job leading our offense. During his senior year, he was elected captain of the football team, and received the team's Coaches Award.  These accomplishments can be contributed to Brian's excellent work ethic and leadership skills. He is a true leader who is respected not only by the players but by the coaches as well."

Coach White offers that "Brian is a leader in the classroom, as well as on the athletic fields.  I had the pleasure of coaching Brian at the quarterback position his senior year and quickly realized how determined and coachable he is. Brian will be going to Plymouth State University next year, where he will join the 2017 MASCAC championship football team."

Brian's guidance counselor, Mrs. McCarthy adds:  "Brian McGough is a senior who brings an entertaining and lighthearted atmosphere to our halls, yet has the tenacity of a strong athlete with a dedication and drive that is impressive. He has a smile that makes others instantly comfortable, yet can unnerve an opponent on the field, mound, or court with a look. He is someone who will thrive in the college classroom, focusing on aspects of learning that intrigue and interest him as he works towards future career goals. Brian is a well-known athlete in our school, and it's easy to get confused about what sport is his primary sport simply because he seems to excel at whatever sport he plays."

Brian's glow will be missed when he graduates from Sanborn. Watching Sanborn sports just won't feel the same without him! Congratulations Brian on a job well done!



Senior Spotlight : Kashief Bogannam
An Article by Teacher Scott Maxwell
Note: Each week, our school highlights 1 or 2 of our graduating seniors. Senior Spotlights are written on a voluntary basis by our staff.
Kashief Bogannam has made a serious impact on his school and community during his time at Sanborn!  Kashief is academically one of the top students in the class of 2018, but prides himself on his commitment to work outside the classroom as well.  As a member of Sanborn's Leo Club, National Honor Society, and Life of a Student Club, Kashief has worked to strengthen the culture of our school and to make a positive impact on the surrounding community.
In the classroom, Kashief shows a maturity and dedication not always witnessed at the high school level.  Doc Young shared that he has known Kashief for three years in Honors  and Advanced Placement level mathematics and science courses.  According to Dr. Young, "Kashief has sprinted to the top of the academic race as he negotiates the fields of challenging content. He is always a leader in my classroom, and can be depended upon to double check my answers and keep the hockey guys in check. Even without the goofy puns, Kashief is "just" an awesome student to have gotten to know these last several years."
The classroom is just one area that Kashief shines.  As a two year captain of the team, Kashief has helped transform Sanborn's track and field program into a perennial power.  His leadership and commitment to excellence set the example for the rest of the team to follow. Over the past four years, Kashief has become one of the top sprinters in the state of New Hampshire.  Last outdoor track season, he represented Sanborn at the New England Track and Field Championships in the 100m, 400m, and the 4x100m Relay. He currently holds the school record in the 55m Dash, the 4x200m Relay, and the 4x100m Relay, while working to break a couple more before his time as a high schooler is through.  Kashief was also just recognized by the Eagle Tribune as one of the Merrimack Valley's top Student Athletes.
Kashief has developed a genuine love of math over the past few years.  He lists AP Calculus as his favorite course he's taken throughout high school, and credits Dr. Young as being most influential.  It's no wonder Kashief plans on pursuing a career in either Nuclear or Electrical Engineering. As an academic and athletic standout, Kashief had to weigh a number of options when evaluating college choices.  In November, Kashief signed his National Letter of Intent to compete for an up and coming Division I track and field program, ultimately deciding to accept a scholarship to attend the University of Massachusetts at Lowell next year.  He says he's looking forward to getting out and experiencing the world, meeting and discovering new people and things, and the freedom of living on his own. Kashief has made the most of his time here at Sanborn, and we're excited to see what the future holds!

Senior Spotlight : Nicole Tebo
An Article by Teacher Tony Kinsley
Note: Each week, our school highlights 1 or 2 of our graduating seniors. Senior Spotlights are written on a voluntary basis by our staff.
Nicole Tebo. These are magical words which have the power of making people smile. Nicole is a diligent young woman, a creative soul and determined yet kind-hearted individual. During her years at Sanborn, Nicole has participated in many extracurricular activities such as Key Club, National Honors Society or the Softball team, and every time she has demonstrated how dedicated and reliable she is.
Academically, Nicole is a bright, intelligent and motivated student with a strong work ethic that has impressed teachers and peers alike. Spanish teacher Colin McQueen said: "Nicole remains steadfastly committed to producing the best quality work, which I had the pleasure of observing as her Spanish 3 Honors teacher last year. She pushes herself to her academic limits and beyond by constantly self-evaluating her approach and her product. Through all this success, she remains modest, without the slightest shred of entitlement. Her maturity and her ability to view all situations, especially interactions with peers, with perspective allows her to be very successful both academically and socially."
In a similar vein, Biology teacher Elizabeth Richardson said: "Nicole is quiet, but she is a warrior. She's one of those students that once you have the pleasure of working with them, you will never forget them! I have witnessed her perseverance through AP Biology. Never giving up and always asking for clarification on tough concepts. She is very involved in her community: helping those in need, doing sports, and being a role model for younger students. By nature, she is unassuming, but Nicole doesn't want the notoriety, she doesn't want people to go out of their way to acknowledge all she does because she's going to do the right thing no matter what."
Nicole really enjoys working with kids. At some point, she worked as a volunteer at a camp with kids with special needs. That experience, among others, helped her decide to become a nurse. For that purpose, Nicole will attend Regis College in the fall with the intention of joining their Bachelors + Masters program in Nursing. Her kind nature and compassion, along with her intelligence and strong determination makes Nicole a perfect fit for such a demanding career, and there is no doubt that she will be successful.
In the future, Nicole sees herself traveling a lot, particularly to Hawaii and California, and having two dogs. Also, she wants to stay close to her parents and grandparents because family means everything to her. Good luck, Nicole!! We will miss you!!
Senior Spotlight : Kylie Grenier
An Article by Teacher Kerrie Alley-Violette
Note: Each week, our school highlights 1 or 2 of our graduating seniors. Senior Spotlights are written on a voluntary basis by our staff.

Caring, thoughtful and inspiring are characteristics that describe Kylie Grenier.  Kylie is an outstanding member of the Sanborn community; she has been involved in many activities and leadership roles including freshman basketball, field hockey, student council and Key Club while holding down a part-time job.  Kylie has taken opportunities to challenge herself academically through her course selections over her four years of high school. Kylie has also taken on the challenge of two Extended Learn Opportunities this school year to help her exploring possible careers.
What sets Kylie apart from others???  Kylie has a passion for helping others succeed; she takes time to be a positive light for many in our Sanborn hallways and is always willing to help. Her smile and bubbling personality will be missed.   Kylie's future plans are to attend Keene with a focus on psychology with a goal of obtaining a Master's in counseling. I am excited to see what Kylie's next chapter will bring.
Senior Spotlight : Katelynne Tarasuik
An Article by Teacher Katie Graham

Note: Each week, our school highlights 1 or 2 of our graduating seniors. Senior Spotlights are written on a voluntary basis by our staff.

I first met Katelynne Tarasuik her sophomore year at Sanborn. Katie was unbelievably quiet, at least in class, and had her confidence hidden away. I have always been pretty partial to her (Katie is the best name after all) and I really grew to like her as I got to know her. She was enrolled in my Junior English class the next year and I could already tell that changes were emerging. One of my favorite things about working with Juniors and Seniors is seeing the difference those last two years of high school make for our students. Before our eyes, these students work on becoming the people they will be when they move on from Sanborn.
 
From what I've seen, Katie's Senior year has been the best year yet. The quiet, tentative Sophomore has become a strong, independent young woman that sets goals, strives to improve herself, and gets out of life the things she wants.
 
Diane Anderson said:  "It's been a pleasure to work with Katie. She consistently holds herself to a very high standard and has achieved every one of her goals. She's one of the hardest working students I've ever come across!"
 
Next year, Katie will be at Franklin Pierce University studying Forensics. I wish you the best of luck as you set off on this new journey in your life. Remember to stay strong and fight for the things you want out of life. Franklin Pierce will be lucky to have you! Good Luck!
 

Senior Spotlight : Michelle Collette
An Article by Teacher Tony Kinsley

Note: Each week, our school highlights 1 or 2 of our graduating seniors. Senior Spotlights are written on a voluntary basis by our staff.

It is no secret that Michelle Collette is a great student. Teachers and peers alike have been long impressed by her intelligence and her strong work ethic. Michelle always comes to class ready to learn. Her inquisitive mind, along with her ability to see the many variables of a problem, drives Michelle to strive for excellence. She is not afraid to leave her comfort zone and challenge herself going through unexplored territories with an open mind, and a great deal of curiosity. English teacher Lauren Petraitis said this about her: "Michelle has seemed well beyond her years since I met her as a sophomore. She is wise and thoughtful during discussions, speaking articulately and carefully. I always appreciate her perspective and outlook. She is clever, witty, and very bright".
Michelle believes that her years at Sanborn were a period of extreme personal growth for her, when she learned a lot not only about herself, but also how to interact with others. Beside her academic achievements, Michelle has been a valued member of the Sanborn community, being involved in several co-curricular activities ranging from the Thespian Honor Society and the Spanish Honor Society to the National Honor Society and our Drama Club.
Michelle will attend Merrimack College in the fall to pursue a career in Business Management. Shadowing her sister Jessica, also a Sanborn graduate, and attending Marketing class at SST, were the experiences that sparked her interest in Business. When she visited the Merrimack campus, she fell in love with the friendly environment and loved how happy people seem to be there.
Her immediate goal after college is to work for a big corporation. As a long term goal, she would like to create a non-profit organization to help families with disabilities and chronic illnesses. Working as a volunteer, Michelle became aware of the cost of healthcare. She doesn't believe that people deserve to struggle financially due to healthcare cost. Also, Michelle plans to travel extensively all over the world. At her young age, Michelle is a true world traveler who has already been in 15 countries, and hopes to keep than number growing.
As an example of her strong focus and dedication, it can be mentioned that she taught herself how to play piano and guitar. It is that strong will, intelligence, and fearless determination what will take Michelle to amazing places in the future. Good luck, Michelle. We have no doubt that you will make the world a better place.
Senior Spotlight : Max Hayden
An Article by Teacher Dee Hambucken

Note: Each week, our school highlights 1 or 2 of our graduating seniors. Senior Spotlights are written on a voluntary basis by our staff.

As someone who has had Max Hayden for three years, I thought that it would be a good idea to see what my colleagues' thoughts were.  The comments were rapid and extensive! Max may not be center stage, but the class of 2018 would not be the same without him in it.

Dianne McCarthy said, " Max represents himself extremely well in our senior class.  He continues to take rigorous courses each year, expanding his knowledge and stepping outside of a comfort zone by enrolling in courses that he know will challenge him.  He is a student in our Seacoast School of Technology partner school as part of the Marketing and Business program where he has experienced multiple dual enrollment courses, various competitions that have taught himself more about the business side than he knew existed, and participated in events to better his surrounding community using the skills they are taught within the program.  Meanwhile, in our "traditional" setting he challenges his schedule by taking multiple AP classes that most would shy away from. He uses his humor and his ability to share a passion for areas of learning to continue his educational development, and his teachers truly appreciate his perspectives in the classroom. A resume that would exhaust many, Max loves to experience as many things as possible.  Hard work doesn't sway him and he spends summers doing physical labor for construction companies, yet we can also find him receiving awards for honor societies, French, consumer science, the list goes on. As a track athlete, he has learned that time management is essential with studies and organizational involvement, and always makes time for DECA, Student Council, and Boy Scouts. His interests spread far and wide, a sign of his intelligence, curiosity and maturity."

Liz Richardson added, "Max is the embodiment of service. He is always considering, and acting on, what he can do to help others. In National Honor Society, he is always the first to step up and volunteer for activities and is disappointed in himself when he realizes he is double booked! What a charm to have at Sanborn!"

Doc Young included that "Max is a 3-peat student of mine in Mathematics (honors and AP) and Physics. He is always attentive, friendly, respectful, on-task, ... and -always- has a big bag of candy. Business college has scored an impressive coup signing Max away from science/engineering. Even without all the chocolate bribes, he is tops in my book!"

Lastly, Aaron Cass stated that "Max is thoughtful, kind, mature, hard working, honest. All the stuff you know. He loves camping (glamping, he concedes). He has been doing Boy scouts for a long time and has received awards for his work with them. He and Michelle are pretty lovely as a high school couple goes -- clearly they treat each other well. He's always got a good attitude and is a real team player when it comes to class/discussion/work. Great kid."
One would think that there is nothing left to add, but I must include this: Max always comes to school with a big smile.  He grinned his way through all levels of French, putting a positive spin on everything. He was patient and kind to his classmates, and his suggestions were always productive.

Finally, how could anyone describe Max without touching on his Disney stories and gear?  He has traveled many places, but there's a chance that he's spent more time at Disney resorts than Walt's family has!  Here's hoping that this summer's trip will be the most memorable yet, and that college will follow as a new magical place.  Bonne chance, Max!


Senior Spotlight : Dylan McManus
An Article by Teacher Dee Hambucken

Note: Each week, our school highlights 1 or 2 of our graduating seniors. Senior Spotlights are written on a voluntary basis by our staff.

Dylan's choice of sports is a perfect representation of what type of person he is.  Hockey and lacrosse are not run of the mill activities for most kids, but then again, Dylan is not like anyone else.  I was fortunate to have Dylan in class for three out of four of his years at Sanborn, and what impresses me most are his spunk, his inquisitive nature, and his individuality.
Fellow Sanborn staff had the following to add:

Counselor Dianne McCarthy :  "Dylan loves to catch a wave as often as possible at North Hampton or Jenness, and is an avid skier or snowboarder (can't remember which) as well as a hockey player.  He's very athletic and loves to keep moving!"

English teacher Aaron Cass: "What I like best about Dylan is that he's an outside-the-box thinker. He's very hands-on and creative, building/inventing stuff at home. He's frequently late and generally confused, which is mildly infuriating as a teacher, but I think he means well. He loves engineering and snowboarding -- college is shaping up to be a nice excuse to get and education while skiing out west. Not sure where he's going, but that was the plan the last time I hear from him about it."
Math and science teacher Doc Young: "Dylan is a mathy/sciencey student who has taken some challenging courses to prepare himself for engineering college, including Physics and AP Calculus. It is great to see that he is also doing an engineering ELO to further his technical education. Clarkson Univ. is very lucky to have won the battle with Utah."

I wish the best of luck to Dylan as he moves on to great things.  He will make his mark in college as he has done here at Sanborn. There is no doubt that he will succeed in all future endeavors, and have fun in the process.  Au revoir, Dylan!
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End of Year Plans - Last Days of School For Grades 9-11
June 18-19 Will Be For Competency Recovery

Dear Parents/Guardians of Sanborn Regional High School Grade 9-11 Students,
In order to provide students with every possible opportunity to obtain full credit for all classes, we are offering a modified class schedule on the last two days of school, June 18 and 19. On these days, we will run 90 minute extended Focused Learning Time (FLT) periods.

FLT is typically offered as part of our regular schedule each day for 40 minutes and provides an opportunity for students to engage in personalized intervention, extension, and enrichment. During these end-of-year extended FLT periods, teachers will be available to work with students on projects for competency recovery.  Students who will not pass a course will have the opportunity to meet with their guidance counselor to complete a credit check, re-evaluate their course selections for the 2018-19 school year and to initiate the process for credit recovery.

Please understand that attendance at these extended FLT sessions is mandatory for all students not passing a competency or who have not finished any required work in one or more of their courses. These sessions will provide students with the opportunity for teacher supported competency recovery that will not be available over the summer.  If students are not able to make up the competency/credit at the end of the year, they will likely have to repeat the class next school year.

Students who are passing all of their competencies and who have completed all required work for their classes   will not be required to attend these extended focused learning opportunities. Please be aware, however, that bus transportation will only be available at the end of the regular school day at 2:10 PM. Please also note that the last regular day of school for grades 9-11 will be Friday June 15, with dismissal at 12:00PM.
Your child will be notified by their teacher(s) by Friday, June 15 at the latest if they will be required to stay for any and all of the extended FLT sessions. For questions about your child's grades, please contact your child's teacher(s) at (603) 642-3341.

The schedule for the days at the end of the year will be as follows:

Technology Device Collection
All students will be permitted to take their school-issued technology devices (chromebooks/laptops) home for the summer. These devices have been checked out by students through our school library system. Before the end of the year, all students will need to renew the check-out of their device with the school library. If students do not complete this task before the last day of school then the school will assume that the device has been lost or damaged and will pursue payment of the replacement cost for the device.
Please contact the office at (603) 642-3341 if you have any questions about this plan.
Summer Enrichment Programs
Programs are available for students in grades 3-12.

Sanborn Regional High School students are eligible for the Creative Writing camp being offered this summer. Details are below.



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Do You Have Unwanted Clothing?
Please Use Our Planet Aid Donation Boxes, Located in the Staff Parking Lot
      
 
When you drop your unwanted clothing off in these bins, the SRHS PTO gets paid based on the weight of the clothing! This is a really easy way to help our school. All PTO proceeds go directly back to programming and scholarships that directly benefit our students.

Did you know? From April of 2015 - May 2017, this fundraiser has helped us raise nearly $2400.00 for the PTO. Help us double that number by sharing this opportunity with your friends, your family, and your neighbors!

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A Message From the Counseling Office
 
 
 
We hope you all have a great week! 
 
Sincerely,

Brian M. Stack, Principal

Steve Krzyzanowski, Assistant Principal / FLC

Robert Dawson, Assistant Principal / Curriculum

Heidi Leavitt,Counseling Director

Vicki Parady-Guay, Athletic Director

Angelica Mahoney, Special Education Building Coordinator