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Senior class of 2020, it has been my honor and privilege to be your principal!
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Final Message to Seniors
As freshmen, your spirit shirt said, "2020 a Class with a Vision." You have upheld and exceeded that vision! Stay the course regardless of what hurdles you may have to cross. Don't lose sight of your vision; it is what got you here today. Most importantly, remember that you are Panthers; you are Dr. Phillips High School and you are
"Never Less Than The Best!"
Virtual Graduation
Virtual Graduation will go live on Monday, June 1, 2020 at 8:20 p.m. or 20:20 military time. We invite everyone to watch and join in celebrating our graduating Class of 2020!!
Below is the link. It can also be found on the SENIOR tab of the
school website.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5GA6LfFN5iPdpEqf-E5QO4w0Ws-Zam9v
Senior Photo Day Pics
Seniors and families may access the link for the photos taken at the Panther on the SENIOR tab of the
school website. Photos are free to download. Be sure to check them out!
Motivational Monday Message:
"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." ~ Dr. Seuss
With the school year ending, I must give a plug for reading over the summer. Read for enjoyment; you just might find that you like it!
Underclassmen Check Out Schedule:
The check in will take place in the bus loop. From 9 -11 on each of the days list below.
Juniors
- A - M, Monday, June 8
- N - Z, Tuesday, June 9
Sophomores
- A - M, Wednesday, June 10
- N - Z, Thursday, June 11
Freshmen
- A - M, Monday, June 15
- N - Z, Tuesday, June 16
Checkout will include: digital device return (if you are
not returning to DPHS next year), textbook return, obligation payment, JROTC uniform return, band/orchestra Instrument return & locker clear out, PE locker clear out, and yearbook pickup as well as yearbook purchase for $90 cash or credit.
Finally, I want to thank everyone for this school year. I wish everyone the very best summer!
Dr. Knight
Pictured very top: "We Love Our Seniors" with Dr. Knight leading up to next week's Senior Drive-Out on Thursday, May 28!
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Upcoming Events & Important Links
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DP Partner in Education of the Week!
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"No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks."
Happy Memorial Day 2020 ~ DP Faculty |
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Senior Drive-Out
Thursday, May 28
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Panther Spotlight
Alexander Teal (Class of 2020) receives a special award from the Orange County Council of PTA's/PTSA's.
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Congratulations to DP Senior Alexander Teal for receiving the Florida State PTA Reflections Award of Merit for his film "Pursuit of Happiness - Look Within and Reflect." Alexander did an outstanding job interpreting the 2019-2020 PTA Reflections theme "Look Within" through his heartfelt storyline, wonderful script, excellent casting and beautiful photography.
Alexander received an Award of Excellence for his film from the
Dr. Phillips High School PTSA and an Award of Excellence from the Orange County Council of PTA's/PTSA's. At the OCCPTA reception on January 11th, Alexander's film was shown and extremely well received.
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| Alexander receiving his OCCPTA Award of Excellence from the OCCPTA President Tracy Strecker and Vice President Ilka Richardson at the OCPS school board building downtown. Great job Alexander! |
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Curriculum
VPA Art Magnet
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Five Dr. Phillips students' artwork were accepted into the Art Exhibition which will be on display at the Dali Museum in St. Petersburg starting this August 2020! Outstanding job Panthers!
Website info: https://thedali.org/programs/student-surrealist-art-exhibit/#dashboard
Double Exhaustion - Emily Wood 9th
This piece titled, "Double Exhaustion," is my take on a self-portrait in a surrealistic style. This work started as a colored portrait photo I took using two mirrors to give the visual that there was more than one of me in the picture. That, in turn, inspired me to create a more whimsical, emotive, and thought-provoking work of art. I created this piece using various mediums such as watercolors, Copic markers, and colored pencils. As an up and coming artist, this was a pivotal piece for me and motivated me to create more work in this particular style.
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Time Date - Skyla Gronigan 9th
My piece, "Timed Date," is an image of a teddy bear and an eyeball on a date inside what looks like a brain filled with clocks and a heart. This piece is created from Prismacolor colored pencils and a white pen for small details. The drawing is actually a re-make of an old piece that was a class project in 8th grade, where I picked two random objects out of a bucket to create a surrealism piece. I wanted to recreate it so I could have an updated piece in the exhibit, showing what I've learned since the eighth grade.
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Depiction of a Modern Kunst - Jorge Rodriguez 11th
The piece "Depiction of a Modern Kunst" showcases the insanity and obsession that our current society has with mass propaganda and views on capitalistic ideals, the piece shows a chaotic and claustrophobic city. This is a reference to the mass overpopulation in big cities such as New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, within these cities masses of people, are in search of change and growth but are dealt with the tribulations from large enterprises and unjustifiable standards. The piece shows my face hovering over the destructive yet glamorous city, my head floats in the air in a reference to a heavenly Madonna in the site of destruction and chaos. The city is made with pieces of old and new images of city life, this includes old and new technology which shows the clash in culture in big cities as well. The red hands and lettering over the face in graphite showcase how ideals that are bigger than us serve to change us and transform our view whether that be for the better or worse. As a whole, I wanted to capture the insanity and anxiety felt from the masses living in our fast-paced and blind society. There is a sense of eeriness and terror in the image. I wanted to bring this serious issue in a surreal way, in that format it is seen on a larger than life scale which allows me to fully express my views on the chaos in a manner that appears outrageous and unsettling.
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Lustful Epitome - Jorge Rodriguez 11th
The piece "Lustful Epitome" is a manifestation of my struggles and confusion, the piece showcases an image of myself with red makeup and tears dripping down my face. There is one hand resting upon my face and its fingertips show rays of light in the same color as the makeup. The background is in black and white, showing bland images of clouds and oceans. The red used within this piece serves to represent repression and anger; red is a color used for strength and passion. Within this piece I used it to show my tribulation with repressing my feelings, the hand is a reference to divine and heavenly images in Catholicism that show purity and all things powerful. The rays coming out of the fingertips show the change that is set to happen as well as its grand power. Overall, I took much inspiration from Catholic and Roman religious images and their connotation to power, much of the image is supposed to have a grandiose and stiff vibrance to it.
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My artwork is composed to take a scene that happens every day but in a different, dynamic perspective. Although the concept is simple: The crushing defeat of a child from nearly obtaining a stuffed animal from a crane machine. I wanted to convey it as a story. Artists that can use storytelling are the best and I wanted to implement both style and substance to this piece. I used elements of art and storytelling like making the crane seem bigger than the child to emphasize importance and hierarchy in the composition when in real life it's as big as its palm.
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Attention Seniors!
Download your 2020 SENIORS CAMPUS PHOTOS HERE!
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Student and Staff Snap Shots from the 2019-20 School Year
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Students
Panther Happenings
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Virtual Graduation
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DPHS Fashion Club
Want a great way to showcase your fashion sense? The DPHS Fashion Club is now accepting video submissions for "The Virtual Fashion Show Experience." A live stream showcasing your take on fashion.
All are welcome to participate.
Submit your videos showcasing your ideas, designs, and talents to the [email protected] by Wednesday, May 27th. Videos must be at least 30 seconds and no more than 2 minutes in length and school appropriate. The show will stream live on Friday May 29th, 2020 at 7pm. Follow us on Instagram for more information @dphsfashion
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Media Center
"Reading one book is like eating one potato chip." - Diane Duane
1 MORE WEEK!!!
Panthers, are you looking for a book recommendation that is available electronically? Answer these questions to the best of your ability and I will email you a few book recommendations.
- Ms. Garner, Media Specialist
https://forms.gle/GGwvYALahkXKZpA98
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REMINDER: 2020-2021 Class Elections (planned for August)
Panthers, considering the historic events facing our country and community, Class Elections for Sophomore, Junior and Senior Officers are being postponed until August. This will allow candidates to more effectively organize and manage their campaigns and ensure the ability of the electorate to participate in the election.
Campaigning will occur the first week of school, with elections held the second week. Registered candidates will receive information and updates throughout the summer to keep them informed. Please stay healthy and safe all summer!
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Yearbooks
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49 Days of Acts of Love and Kindness (Orlando Unity Day)
Acts of love and kindness were showered on our community after the Pulse tragedy on June 12, 2016. Orlando United Day (June 12) is dedicated to remembering the 49 victims of the Pulse tragedy, supporting the survivors, and continuing to spread acts of love and kindness throughout our community.
The city of Orlando, One Orlando Alliance, onePULSE Foundation, and Orange County Government are encouraging everyone in our community to participate in the 49 Days of Acts of Love and Kindness leading up to June 12th.
 How can you participate in the 49 Days of Acts of Love and Kindness?
- Smile at least 49 times today.
- Say thanks to a teacher, nurse, police officer, and firefighter.
- Walk a neighbor's dog for them.
- Donate items to a food pantry.
- Clean out your closets and donate old clothes, shoes, and toys to families in need.
- Decorate your sidewalk with chalk art.
- Write uplifting messages on post-its and hang them around your house to cheer up family.
- Share your talents by performing in your yard or on social media.
- Hold a door open for someone.
- Let someone go ahead of you in line.
- Teach someone to make music.
- Teach someone how to paint.
- Teach someone to read.
- Help your siblings with their homework.
- Teach a senior citizen how to text, or use Skype, Facebook or Instagram, so they can stay connected to their families.
- Help a senior citizen or single parent with yard work.
- Say hello to someone who is different from you and try to imagine the world from the eyes.
Share your Acts of Love and Kindness by tagging us on social media: #OCPSMHServices and #actlovegive.
For more information on 49 Days of Acts of Love and Kindness and Orlando United Day events, please email [email protected] , or visit the One Orlando Alliance at https://oneorlandoalliance.org/acts-of-love-and-kindness/
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Cheerleading
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Football
DP Junior Ledger Hatch commits to play football at Harvard University
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More Snap Shots from the 2019-20 DP Athletics Season . . .
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OCPS Supports
Reminders leading into summer break '20. OCPS has three departments prepared to help our families if ever needed.
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OCPS provides students and families with multiple supports at both the school and district level. In the link below are descriptions of our three support services departments and how they can assist you. If you have a need, please complete the survey and a staff member will be in touch within 1-2 business days. If you are experiencing an emergency or need immediate assistance, please call 911.
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Monday's Motivational Moment!
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211 Degrees
 If you heat water to 211 degrees Fahrenheit it is still a liquid substance; but an extremely hot liquid that can be used for many things. But if you heat water by just one more degree, it boils and then turns to steam. The power from that one degree of difference in temperature can be harnessed to drive a train locomotive or turn giant turbines for a city's electric grid.
Sadly, many people will go through life set at 211 degrees. They have great ideas, dreams, goals, but never turn them into reality. To raise water temperature by one degree is not difficult, but how do you do it with a person? The answer is enthusiasm and passion. Intelligence counts for a lot, but without enthusiasm and passion, it is simply thinking versus doing. It is enthusiasm and passion that raises the human soul to the boiling point where dreams can become real. At that point, what may seem like a long shot, becomes quite probable.
Panthers, this summer consider the difference in one degree of temperature upon water and give some thought to this question, "What dreams would you dare to dream if you knew you could not fail?' If you can raise your enthusiasm and passion by that "one degree," the odds of achieving your dreams have been seriously multiplied.
Enjoy your Memorial Day holiday!
Dr. Knight, Principal
Dr. Phillips High School
Sunday, May 24, 2020
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