Bishop Gorman High School's 2015 Open House Program

Bishop Gorman High School Open House S ,N unday

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Welcome

Bishop Gorman has been a part of the Las Vegas community for over 60 years. Thank you for taking the time to find out what a Bishop Gorman education can mean for your child.

We encourage you to speak with members of our community regarding the opportunities that Bishop Gorman has to offer. As you meet our students and faculty members you will see how we incorporate our values of God, Accountability, Excellence, Leadership and Stewardship in all that we do.

Please visit with our Administrators as you make your way around campus.

Mr. John Kilduff

President

Mr. Kevin Kiefer

Principal

Ms. Virginia Cunningham

Assistant Principal for Academics

Mr. Tracy Goode Assistant Principal for Student Services Mrs. Bridget Michlik Director of Advancement Mrs. DeidrĂŠ Roberts Director of Finance Mrs. Sally Nieman Director of Athletics Mrs. Ann Wozniak Director of Admissions Mrs. Irene Anderson Dean of Students

If you are interested in a guided tour of our campus by our student leaders, please proceed to the Chapel Courtyard.

Mr. Kelsey McCall Dean of Students Mrs. Tessa Rivera Dean of Students Mr. Kenny Sanchez Dean of Students

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Belong

Bishop Gorman is a community, not just of students and faculty/staff, but parents, grandparents, alumni and friends. Find out how you can become a member of this community!

Admissions Workshops Lecture Hall 326 Do you have questions regarding the admission process? Attend one of the Admissions Workshops to find out the information that you are seeking. Sessions are at 1:15 and 2:15.

Parent Student Panel Lecture Hall 300 Would you like to hear about Bishop Gorman from the perspective of current parents and students? Join us for the Parent/Student Panel Discussion at 2:15. This presentation will be moderated by Mr. Tracy Goode, our Assistant Principal of Student Services.

For the 2015 – 2016

Tuition Assistance Lecture Hall 326 Bishop Gorman High School offers need-based Tuition Assistance. To explain the process, our Director of Finance, Mrs. Deidré Roberts, will host a presentation at 1:45.

school year, Bishop Gorman

Visit the Bishop Gorman Advancement table in the Gym to find out what the GAEL experience is all about.

Tuition Assistance to

awarded over $1.4 million dollars in need-based 30% of current students

35% of the Class of 2019 have an alumni connection – a grandparent, parent or sibling have preceded them in attendance.

This is a testament to the quality education provided by Bishop Gorman High School!

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Arts

Visit with our instrumental music director, Geoff Neuman, to find out about our vibrant music program that includes String Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble, as

Are you interested in focusing on performing arts? We offer Broadcast Media, Directing Practicum, Gaels Theatre Guild, Gaels on Broadway, Theatre Practicum, Worship Choir, Speech and Debate, Guitar, Jazz Ensemble, String Orchestra, Varsity Band and Dance Team. Please see below for a schedule of performances by students participating in our Performing Arts program:

well as a chapter of Tri-Music Honor Society

12:50 – 1:05

MAIN ENTRANCE Members of the Varsity Band will be in uniform at the main entrance playing pep music from their repertoire. They will also be playing at Senior Plaza throughout the afternoon.

1:00 – 3:00 ROOM 106 Students from our Speech and Debate Team will be presenting the following current tournament events: Impromptu Speaking, Original Oratory and Spontaneous Debate.

1:10 – 1:40 THEATRE Gaels on Broadway JV and Varsity / Heart & Soul / Directing Practicum and Knight Rhythm will present musical theatre production numbers from their repertoire including Heart & Soul from Camp Rock Two, Cups, Party in the USA and Bella’s Finals from Pitch Perfect, Guys and Dolls & Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat from Guys and Dolls, and much more.

1:55 – 2:25 THEATRE Advanced Theatre 1, Advanced Theatre 2 & Theatre Practicum will present a celebration of character’s lives from Edgar Lee Masters’ Spoon River Anthology.

Get information about the Master Workshops offered to our performing arts students.

2:40 – 2:55 THEATRE Gaels Theatre Guild presents highlights from their mini musical revue Mary Poppins!

INTERESTED IN WATCHING THE CREW OF GAELS THEATRE GUILD?

2:55 – 3:10 MAIN ENTRANCE Members of the Varsity Band will be in uniform at the main entrance playing pep music from their repertoire.

1:30, 2:00, 2:30 BGTV Studio and Control Room Come to the Theatre in between Visitors will have the opportunity to see how our students gain scheduled performances hands-on Broadcast Media experience producing all aspects of and watch the technical their own weekly television show. Come and see where students transitions! learn to direct live multi-camera telecasts, as well as edit news packages and short films.

Members of Gaels Theatre Guild are currently preparing for College/University Auditions as well as the upcoming Southern Nevada Regionals Competition.

Gaels Theatre Guild has been nationally recognized at the International Thespian Festival with National Championships in both Acting, Musical Theatre and Technical Theatre.

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Hear about the cross-curricular Earth Science and AP Studio Art field trip to Zion National Park.

If you love creating artwork or want to try something new, our Visual Arts program will be of interest to you. We offer Art Media 1 & 2, Advanced Ceramics, AP Art Studio Drawing, AP Art Studio 3D Design, Black & White Photo, Digital Photo, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, Art Club, Jewelry Club, National Art Honor Society and Photo Club. Find out about our Visual Arts program by visiting the rooms noted below and our clubs located in the gym:

Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, and AP Studio Room 117 Ceramics and AP Studio Room 110 Students will be working on various projects during Open Studio. Visitors will be able to see the range of approaches, technical abilities, and artistic vision of our amazing visual art students!

Members of National Art Honor Society and Art Club will be on hand to answer any questions about extra-curricular activities fueled by our creative energy.

Computer Graphics and Computer Programming Room 208 Drop by and see demonstrations of real-time visualization technology and 3D printing. Find out how our students are designing and printing prosthetic hands as part of the eNABLE 1,000 hands by October project.

Black and White Photography Darkroom (in the 200 wing) Visitors to the darkroom will have an opportunity to view student work, speak with students and instructors and learn about the photography program offered at Bishop Gorman.

Digital Photography Room 507 Digital Photo students will be working on current class projects, or their own self-driven photo projects. Students may currently be enrolled in Photo 2 (Introduction to Digital Photography), Photo 3 (Advanced Digital Photography), or a member of this year’s Photo Club. Please visit and enjoy the artwork we’re creating and see what photo processing techniques students are utilizing.

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See work from the Memory Project, a program that organizes art students to provide portraits to orphans in needy areas.

Dark Horse Comics and Robert Wysocki from Syracuse University will share their talents with our students this year.

Displays in the 100 hallway will showcase current student work, along with the online gallery: www.bg-va.com.

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English

Ask about our visiting author program!

English Curriculum Overview Room 201 What is the difference between English 1 College Prep, English 1 Honors and English 1 Scholars?

Meet with our English faculty to discuss the learning goals for each level.

Advanced Placement (AP) English Program / Creative Writing Club Room 203 Find out about our AP English course offerings and results. Visitors will also have the opportunity to learn more about our Creative Writing Club and our success with the Scholastic Writing and Art Competition Publications Room 206 Stop by to visit with students working on The Lance (school newspaper) and The Archive (yearbook). They will share their experiences in creating these enduring publications.

Hear about guest speakers that have visited this fall.

The Scholastic Writing and Art competition is open to 7th – 12th grade students.

BGHS students netted 9 Gold Key awards, 10 Silver Key awards and 14 Honorable Mention awards in last year’s competition.

BGHS Information Media & Educational Technology (IMET) Library Center Colleges expect that students come to them prepared for a digital library experience. Find out how we prepare students with our electronic resources such as OverDrive, ebrary and EBSCO to name a few.

Our librarian will be available to demonstrate various apps and programs used by our teachers and students to access the resources available to them.

While visiting, see how our library staff teaches BGHS students proper source acknowledgment, citation format, copyright and fair use policies, and how to avoid plagiarism.

The BGHS IMET Center has more than 50 electronic research databases and a streaming video collection with almost 19,000 full-length

With media so readily available on the Internet, students often mistake ability to access such media for permission to use it.

Understanding citation, copyright, and fair use policies provides important insight into avoiding plagiarism and copyright infringement when preparing a research project and selecting sources, whether in high school or college.

educational videos.

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Math

Mu Alpha Theta Find out what this means and who is involved!

Curriculum Overview Room 502 Join us to have the following questions answered: •

How will my child be placed in mathematics?

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How does this placement affect which courses are taken during high school?

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What is the difference between College Prep, Honors, and Scholars level math? Can my child take Advanced Placement (AP) math?

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How do BGHS students perform on the Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus and Statistics exams?

Presentation times: 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, and 2:30.

E-Texts and Online Homework Platforms Room 503 If you are wondering what the move to online textbooks and homework platforms looks like in the Math Department at Bishop Gorman High School, make sure to attend this presentation.

Presentation times: 1:10, 1:40, 2:10, and 2:40. iPad Math Apps Room 504 iPads are a great tool for learning mathematics! The math faculty will demonstrate a variety of iPad apps that engage the students during daily lessons in the classroom.

Presentation times: 1:20, 1:50, 2:20, and 2:50.

Do you envision a future in Finance? Consider these activities: - Visit the Micro Bank table in the gym to learn more about this life-changing program!

- Ask about our Future Business Leaders of America program when visiting room 502.

- Visit the Investment Club table in the Gym to find out what this organization is all about.

Do you love math?

Then we have the program for you: Scholars Algebra Scholars Geometry Pre-Calculus Honors AB & BC AP Calculus AB & BC AP Statistics Programming Computer Graphics Future Business Leaders of America Investment Club Micro Bank Mu Alpha Theta

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PARKING

OTHER AT BOYS LOCKER ROOM

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AUXILIARY GYMNASIUM

WEIGHT ROOM

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FERTITTA FIELD

GYM / THEATER ENTRANCE

LECTURE HALL

PARKING

GYMNASIUM

ATHLETIC TRAINING CENTER

THEATER

ACTIVITY FOYER

ST. VIAT SENIO PLAZA

BLACK BOX 205

FIRST FLOOR ARTS STUDY AREA

TELEVISION STUDIO ART COURTYARD

110 108 106

117 115

104 113

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RYAN HALL

PARKING

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STUDENT ENTRANCE

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STUDEN SERVICE

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING VISITOR RECEPTION

ATHLETIC TRAINING CENTER

CAMPUS MINISTRY

PARKING

SECOND FLOOR

HUALAPAI

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ER ATHLETIC FIELDS GIRLS LOCKER ROOM

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PARKING

403 WRESTLING ROOM

STUDENT COMMONS

PRACTICE FIELD

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401 STUDENT COMMONS

ATHLETIC/ ACTIVITIES T. VIATOR OFFICES SENIOR PLAZA 208

CAMPUS STORE

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LIBRARY

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GAEL COURTYARD DARK ROOM

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206 JOURNALISM

PARKING

CONFERENCE ROOM

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QUADRANGLE

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AMPHITHEATER

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TUDENT ERVICES

MPUS NISTRY

LECTURE HALL 300 LECTURE HALL

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308 502

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LECTURE HALL 303

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ALUMNI CHAPEL

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302 301 LEARNING CENTER

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GROTTO

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TESTING CENTER

APAI WAY

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Science

Students from our

Medical Society will be available to answer questions at their table in the Gym. Ask about their recent physician visits at St. Rose Hospital!

Biology Honors, Scholars and Advanced Placement (AP) Room 318 Our Biology students have been busy this fall. Visit to view their projects and videos; let them tell you what the Biology program is all about at BGHS. Chemistry Honors, Scholars and Advanced Placement (AP) Room 316 Guests can drop in throughout the afternoon to see a double replacement reaction demonstration and find out why this is important. Our faculty will be available to answer questions regarding our curriculum and the different class levels available.

Interested in Robotics?

Visit the Robotics Club table in the gym.

Physics Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) Room 508 Stop by to see the Van de Graaff generator in action and find out what else is electrifying our physics students this year.

Stop by the Environmental Club table in the gym to find out about this program.

Are you interested in a STEM program?

Check out what we offer: AP Biology

Marine Biology

AP Chemistry

Computer Programming

AP Physics Scholars Biology

Members of our

Computer Graphics Robotics Club Environmental Club

Scholars Chemistry

Medical Society

Honors Anatomy/Physiology

Science National Honor Society

Science National Honor Society provide peer tutoring throughout the school year

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Social Studies Social Studies Curriculum Overview Room 310 Department faculty members will walk visitors through the course offerings and expectations. Textbooks, syllabi and student projects will be available to view.

Stop by to get all of your questions answered regarding our Advanced Placement (AP) program.

Mock Trial Room 308 Our award winning Mock Trial Team will conduct a live practice session; drop in throughout the afternoon to witness their preparation and get information on this program.

Thinking about a career in business or law?

These opportunities are for you: AP World History AP US History AP US Government AP Economics

While visiting Room 308 ask about our GAELS of Justice Law Club and find out about this year’s events.

Interested in travel?

Visit the Travel Program table in the Gym to find out about this year’s trip to Amsterdam, Bruges and Paris!

AP Statistics Constitutional Government Criminal Justice Psychology Associated Student Government Future Business Leaders of America GAELS of Justice Law Club Micro Bank Mock Trial We The People

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Theology

While visiting Room 305, find out about the St. Thomas Aquinas Honor Society and the activities that have taken place this fall.

Theology Curriculum Overview Room 305 Visit to find out about the Theology program and course options. Sample texts and syllabi will be available to preview and Theology faculty will be on hand to answer any questions.

Campus Ministry Chapel Stop by to learn more about how you and your child can become involved in one of our Campus Ministry programs. Information will be available regarding retreats, liturgy involvement, Praise & Worship group and our community service program.

Hear about Clean the World, an organization that works to promote hygiene worldwide, and the opportunities Bishop Gorman students have to get involved.

Members of our Worship Choir add another dimension to our liturgical celebrations. Visit

Last year our student run Matthew 25 Board distributed over $70,000 to those in need in the Las Vegas valley.

Find out how to get involved in this worthwhile mission.

the theatre complex to learn more about this group.

World Languages Spanish and French Curriculum Overview Room 107 Join us to review our world language activities. Faculty members will be available to speak with prospective families about our language curriculum and student work samples and resources will be on display.

Last year our AP Spanish Language and Culture students earned an average of 3.85 overall on the AP exam, with one student receiving a perfect score – only 285 students worldwide achieved this!

Find out about the experience that students in Spanish 3 Honors had while learning about El Salvador.

La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (Spanish Honor Society) and La Société Honoraire de Français (French Honor Society) offer tutoring to students in all levels of the languages. Find out about these Honor Societies while visiting Room 107.

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Guidance

Counseling 200 Hallway Alcove Speak with our guidance counselors about how they successfully guide BGHS students from freshman year through graduation. If you have questions regarding class placement, summer enrichment, testing or anything else pertaining to your child’s academic future, plan to stop by.

Our college counselor will also be available to answer questions regarding college planning as well as Naviance, a web-based program designed to help students navigate every aspect of the college admission process.

The Learning Center Room 301 Offers services for students with diagnosed mild learning differences. A variety of assistance is available to help students experience success in a college-preparatory curriculum. Stop by to meet the Learning Center staff.

Student Life

1:1 iPad Program and Technology in the Classroom Room 325 Visit with our Director of Instructional Technology to find out about our 1:1 iPad program and how the use of technology enhances the educational program available to our students. Presentations are offered at 1:30 and 2:30, demonstrating applications and programs used in the classroom.

Our 3rd annual College Fair was held in October with over 100 colleges represented.

We have a full-time Wellness Counselor on staff to assist students with topics such as stress, balance, grief, family and other common teenage issues.

Another opportunity for students to get ahead is by participating in our Summer Enrichment program, designed to allow students to receive academic credit through on-site and online summer courses.

Internship Program Gym Partnering with organizations in the fields of business, banking, law, medicine, engineering, broadcast journalism, marketing, design and more, this program offers Bishop Gorman students a first-hand look into a career field of interest during the summer prior to their senior year. Stop by to find out how your child can benefit.

Travel Program Gym One of the travel opportunities available to our students is our annual summer trip; this year’s group is heading to Amsterdam, Bruges and Paris. Optional academic credit is available. Come by the travel table in the gym for further information.

Stop by the Hammes Campus Store to view student uniform options and other exciting spirit gear for the whole family.

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Athletics The following sports will be represented in the Gymnasium

Interested in Frisbee Golf?

Visit the Frisbee Golf Club table in the gym for additional information

SPORT: COACH: Fall Season: Cheerleaders Cross Country Football Golf (Women’s) Soccer (Women’s) Soccer (Men’s) Tennis (Men’s) Tennis (Women’s) Volleyball (Women’s)

Mrs. Donna White Dr. Nick Savatgy Mr. Kenny Sanchez Mr. Jim Stanfill Mr. Doug Borgel Mr. Tommy Tate Mr. Craig Witcher Mr. Gordon Hammond Mr. Ed Van Meetren

Did you know …

14 of our sports have Freshman and/or JV teams in order to allow more students to get involved!

Winter Season: Basketball (Women’s) Basketball (Men’s) Bowling Cheerleaders Wrestling

Ms. Sheryl Krmpotich Mr. Grant Rice Ms. Amy Dawson Mrs. Donna White Mr. Ricky Lundell

Spring Season: Baseball Golf (Men’s) Lacrosse (Women’s) Lacrosse (Men’s) Softball Swimming & Diving Track & Field Volleyball (Men’s)

Mr. Gino DiMaria Mr. Jim Stanfill Mr. Tod Lower Mr. Ian Devlin Mr. Kevin Smith Mr. Ron Aitken Mr. Scott Cooley Mr. Kyle Krauss

Would you like to tour the Athletic Training Center?

Tours will be available from 2:30 – 3:00 Please meet in the Activity Foyer.

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Clubs

CLUBS: MODERATOR: Arts: Art Club Creative Writing Club Dance Team Fashion Club GAELS Theatre Guild Int’l Thespian Honor Society Jewelry Club Journalism Marching Band National Art Honor Society National Forensics League Romantic Comedy Club Photography Club Speech and Debate Tri-Music Honor Society Worship Choir Yearbook

Ms. Amy Dawson, GYM Mrs. Christi McEachern, Room 203 Mrs. Tessa Rivera, GYM Mrs. Mary Vance, GYM Ms. Elena Ferrante-Martin, THEATRE COMPLEX Ms. Elena Ferrante-Martin, THEATRE COMPLEX Mrs. Tessa Rivera, GYM Mrs. Kathy Keating, GYM Mr. Geoff Neuman, THEATRE COMPLEX Ms. Amy Dawson/Mrs. Lora Feely, GYM Ms. Chrissy Scoville, Room 106 Ms. Mary Vance, GYM Mr. Greg Cava / Mr. Kevin Calkins, GYM Ms. Chrissy Scoville, GYM Mr. Geoff Neuman, THEATRE COMPLEX Ms. Elena Ferrante-Martin, THEATRE COMPLEX Mr. Marc Sayre, Room 206

With over 35 clubs and organizations on campus, there is something for everyone to participate in at Bishop Gorman.

Business / Leadership / Legal: ASG (Student Government) Future Business Leaders of America GAELS of Justice History Club Investment Club Link Crew Micro Bank Mock Trial National Honor Society Varsity Quiz We The People

Mrs. Michele Young, GYM Mr. Barrett Henzel, Room 502 Mr. Kevin Nixon, GYM Mr. Chuck Fiore, Room 310 Mr. Ryan Pietranton, GYM Mrs. Michele Young / Mrs. Marisa Delgado, GYM Mr. Kerry Lieb, GYM Mr. Kevin Nixon, Room 308 Mr. John Goertemiller, GYM Mr. Jay Bonar, Room 310 Mr. John Goertemiller, GYM

Languages / Culture ASL Club (American Sign Language) French Honor Society Global Cultures Club Spanish National Honor Society

Dr. Mark Hancock, Room 508 Ms. Jeanette Dixon, Room 107 Mr. Jay Bonar, Room 310 Ms. Suzanne Wilson, Room 107

Math / Science Environmental Club Medical Society Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society) Robotics Club Science National Honor Society

Mr. Ian Devlin, GYM Ms. Mary DeJoria, GYM Mr. Barrett Henzel, Room 502 Mrs. Jocelyn Rice, GYM Dr. Karen Alessi, GYM

Philanthropy / Theology Best Buddies Matthew 25 Board Philosophy Club

Mrs. Nicole Davis, GYM Mrs. Susie Portz, GYM Mr. Len Urso, Room 305 St. Thomas Aquinas Theology Honor Society Mrs. Michelle Healy, GYM 14

Important Dates Online Application

View information under the Admissions tab at bishopgorman.org

Placement Exam Dates (for current 8th grade students)

Saturday, December 5, 2015 Saturday, January 9, 2016 8am check-in time Complete the online application and register for the Placement Exam at bishopgorman.org

Winter Arts Extravaganza December 4 & 5, 2015, Theatre

Deadline to apply for Tuition Assistance February 19, 2016 View further information under the Admissions tab at bishopgorman.org

The Winter Musical The Music Man February 19 – 28, 2016, Theatre

New Student Registration March 14 – 18, 2016

Spring Arts Spectacular April 29 & 30, 2016, Theatre

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