Monday, February 19, 2024
Knights Find A Way!
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Ocoee Community Member
In this week's Knight News, we proudly introduce our Class of 2024 Top 10 Academic Scholars. These students represent the best of their class based upon their cumulative four-year GPAs:
1 - Kishen Sukhu
2 - Huy Nguyen
3 - Samuel Dunagon
4 - Evensia Chery
5 - Aryn Moorgen
6 - Lisa Nguyen
7 - Nathan Tran
8 - Ayla Perez
9 - Savannah Kantor
10 - David Cain
What these 10 OHS seniors have achieved during their four-year high school careers is a remarkable accomplishment requiring an unwavering commitment to their studies and personal sacrifices since the beginning of their freshmen year. If you happen to see any of these Knights on campus this week, please take a moment to congratulate them.
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Baseball season is underway! Knights vs. University's Cougars at home Tuesday! |
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PTA’s Valentine's Day 'Send a Crush' was a hit this year! Students from SGA passed out Crush orange sodas to all that purchased one during 5th period.
Presidents Day was our last school holiday prior to spring break. We have 18 instructional days remaining for students in this third quarter. I hope all of our Knights enjoyed the three-day weekend and are motivated and ready to finish out the quarter strong. Thank you for reading and good luck luck to our boys varsity basketball team Tuesday evening vs. Evans' Trojans. They are competing in the Class 7A Region 1 semi-final game as part of the state championship playoffs - Tickets.
Knights Find A Way!
Dr. Karcinski
Principal
Ocoee High School
Pictured very top of this edition: February 15th was National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day. Thank you Officer Scott-Marsh and Officer Martinez for all you do to protect us every day. From left to right: Sergeant Ogletree, Officer Scott-Marsh, and Officer Martinez.
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Ocoee High School Academic Top 10
Congratulations to our Class of 2024 Seniors!
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Knight Spotlight
Ocoee Super Scholar!
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Congratulations to our second Super Scholar, Alani, on her admission to Vanderbilt. |
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The campus of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee during the autumn where Alani has been accepted. Vanderbilt is ranked 18th among national universities based upon the 2024 US News & World Report rankings.
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This week in Knight sports: |
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Class 7A Boys Basketball Playoffs
Our Knights will be away vs. Evans (18-9) this Tuesday, February 20 for their 7A Region 1 semi-final playoff game - Brackets. |
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Knight Wrestling - 2023-2024 District Champions! |
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Ocoee HERO Teachers
Two of our faculty were recognized by OCPS last week!
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Shout out to our phenomenal Geometry teacher and OCPS HERO teacher, Ms. Bellinger! Thank you for all you do. |
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Shout out to Mr. Axon, our Pre-AICE English Literature teacher, and OCPS HERO teacher! Thank you for all you do. |
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SGA visited a local retirement community here in Ocoee to throw a Valentine's Dance. |
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Gabriel Gonzalez, Molly Dunagan, Daniel Gonzalez, Kenneth Neal, Genesis Zuniga, Ashala Conway, Kalista Hickman, Sahana Teejamn. |
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Dr. K and her admin. team paired up with the Principal's Council to pass out Chick-fil-A to all of the staff for Valentine's Day. |
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FFA
This is National FFA Week!
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Recently, the Ocoee High School FFA competed in State Meats Judging. This was the first year our students competed in this state preliminary and we are so proud of their effort. Congratulations to Madelyn Young, Dakota Keller, and Jaxson Young. |
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Curriculum
Instructional Spotlights
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Ms. Eason’s forensic science class engaged in a research-based debate. Students researched their main points, developed and presented their arguments, and then prepared their rebuttals. |
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Mr. Brandt’s AICE European History students engaged in a close read of Bismarck’s “Blood and Iron” speech. |
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Mrs. Hostetter's 3D class used recycled glass and plates to create mosaic pieces of work: |
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Ayla Vega and her Mosaic piece |
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Camila Villafan-Hernandez |
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Lakay Club has been busy making a difference in the community. They held a Book Drive for UCF Famn Kreyol, Inc. which will benefit area elementary students. Lakay is also fundraising for Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and on April 27, will take strides to bring awareness of this deadly disease. |
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Our very VP of Student Life Bayleigh Castle has now officially been accepted to: University of Alabama, Rollins College- Presidential Scholarship, Clemson University, Stetson University, Jacksonville University, and University of North Florida. |
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UCF College of Medicine Open House: |
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1) Some interesting facts about US presidents: |
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Lincoln On Taking Action
The best way to predict the future is to create it.
~ Abraham Lincoln, 16th U.S. president
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Garfield On Potential
I never meet a ragged boy in the street without feeling that I may owe him a salute, for I know not what possibilities may be buttoned up under his coat.
~ James Garfield, 20th U.S. president
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Roosevelt On Relationships
No one cares how much you know, until they know how much you care.
~ Theodore Roosevelt, 26th U.S. president
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2) Black History Month success chart of the week:
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** About 63% of Black Americans are now deemed to be either in work or searching for jobs, more than the U.S. average of 62%—an inversion of the pattern seen in previous decades.
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3) Lifestyle changes that benefit health: |
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4) WISDOM TO LIVE BY
Read inspirational quotes for our Knights about gaining knowledge, improving yourself consistently and breaking down barriers.
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Carl Weathers On Discipline
I really try to take care of myself. I really put forth the effort to make a regimen just a part of my life. When I can't, for instance if I'm in a location someplace and I can't work out because of the schedule of the picture or whatever it is, as much as I normally do when I'm home, I still do something.
~ Carl Weathers, actor
Patrick Mahomes On Growth
Every experience, good or bad, you have to learn from.
~ Patrick Mahomes, quarterback
Gertrude Ellion On Effort
Don't be afraid of hard work. Nothing worthwhile comes easily. Don't let others discourage you or tell you that you can't do it. In my day I was told women didn't go into chemistry. I saw no reason why we couldn't.
~ Gertrude Ellion, scientist
Shonda Rhimes On Ambition
There's nothing wrong with being driven. And there's nothing wrong with putting yourself first to reach your goals.
~ Shonda Rhimes, producer and screenwriter
Andy Reid On Communicating
Respecting people is an important part of life, whether it's the person doing janitorial work or the person above you. It doesn't matter who you are: I'm going to respect you.
~ Andy Reid, football coach
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Knights Find A Way!
Dr. Karcinski, Principal
Ocoee High School
Monday, February 19, 2024
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Ocoee High School Senior Leadership Team |
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1925 Ocoee Crown Point Parkway,
Ocoee, FL 34761
Phone 407-905-3000
Fax 407-905-3099
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