HHS Newsletter - Summer 2013

Principal’s Letter 1 President’s Letter 2 After 19 Years…

3 PTSA Executive Board 3 Summer Workshops 3 ACT parking June 3 Registration volunteers 4 Interclub Council 4 Ballard’s Brags 4 Technology Committee 5 E-Cyber Mission 5 Reflections 6 HHS Academic Team 7 Spanish Club 7 Freshman Academy 7 HHS Robotics Team 8 HHS Band 9-10 Commemorative Brick Form 11 HHS Track & Field 12-13 Special Olympics Team 14 HHS Golf 15 Big Red Volleyball Camp 15 HHS Panther Summer Soccer Camp 15

Congratulations

HHS Class of 2013!

Summer 2013

HHS PTSA Newsletter Summer 2013 Principal’s Letter>>> HHS Parents and Students, It has been a busy month! We have had Awards Days, Senior Scholar Night and National Honor Society’s induction ceremony to honor academic achievement. Extra-curricular and co-curricular groups have also had awards programs. Congratulations to all our students who were honored!

Prom was a huge success. Thanks to Mr. Moon and the junior class officers for all of their hard work. I also want to thank our students for making it a special occasion. It was a great night and thanks to all involved.

Construction on the new parking lot for the Freshmen Academy has started. Parking and traffic flow patterns will change as soon as school is out for the summer. Summer parking will be very limited. Construction on the new building is scheduled to begin June 1st. I will distribute information concerning parking as the project continues over the summer.

Congratulations to the graduates in the class of 2013. The class of 2013 has had a great year. It has been a pleasure working with them this year. They will leave behind a legacy of hard work, school spirit and a desire to achieve. I am proud to be their Principal.

Thank you for your support during the year. I am amazed at the support from our parents and community. All of us, together, help continue the long tradition of excellence at Huntsville High School.

We have a great faculty and staff. They have worked hard this year to provide our students with a quality education. This has been a challenging year and our staff has never wavered in their commitment to our students. Thanks to them for their hard work and dedication.

Thank you, Mark Mincher

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President’s Letter>>> As our 2012-2013 school year comes to an end, I want to thank you for your service and involvement at HHS and with your PTSA. It has been my honor to serve as your President these past two years. I am thankful for all that we have accomplished together. The young people of Huntsville High School will certainly be a positive force in shaping our future and we look forward to all that they will accomplish.

Thank you to all who have served and contributed to PTSA this year! It is not possible to list everything you have done, but we could not help our school without your generosity and the service you have provided. Many thanks to our wonderful PTSA Officers, Committee Chairs, and Board for your hard work. HHS PTSA received several awards again this year. From our local council, the Huntsville Council of PTAs, HHS PTSA received the following Family-School Partnership awards: Communicating Effectively, Collaborating with the Community, and Speaking Up for Every Child.

From the Alabama PTA, we received awards for Communicating Effectively and Collaborating with the Community.

We also received the following state membership awards: Largest Membership Award and ‘Big Topper’. Thank you to our Awards Committee and Nancy Farris, Chair, for sharing our accomplishments, and thank you to all the Committees who made these awards possible.

In addition to the outstanding work from all Committees, thanks go to PTSA Student Activities Committee and Karen Kimbrough as Chair, for another successful year of the Inter Club Council (ICC). The ICC continues to work to increase communication among the clubs and school organizations. Students will take over the leadership of this group beginning next year and PTSA Student Activities Committee will focus more upon Student Relations. Many thanks to the excellent existing and rising student leadership; we have so enjoyed working with you this year! PTSA would also like to thank the award-winning Panther Pause for creating a compelling health and safety video for our students and community. HHS Summer Workshops are back again by popular demand—watch for a new location due to the construction of the 9th Grade Academy. These workshops provide great opportunities to help your students prepare for next year’s classes as well as improve study and test-taking skills.

In this year of many changes, special thanks to our teachers, counselors, support staff and administrators for your excellent work!

From HHS PTSA, I offer congratulations and wishes for all the best to the Class of 2013 and their families! We will hold you in our thoughts as you move beyond HHS and continue to make your contributions to our community and our world. May you enjoy happiness and much success always.

Heartfelt thanks this year to our Principal, Mr. Mark Mincher. Thank you for your excellence, dedication and devotion to HHS and for your leadership this year and in the years to come. The HHS family appreciates your willingness to communicate all that is going on at HHS, with the upcoming construction project and in our city schools.

Remember that we need your talents and service to keep HHS PTSA strong, so please consider working with PTSA in the coming year. Please use your Publix cards over the summer and have a safe and happy break!

With Gratitude, Lisa Miller President, HHS PTSA

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Reflections after 19 Years>> Today I attended my last PTA meeting. This does not sound like a big deal but I've been attending PTA meetings for 19 years. At dinner tonight my family asked if I cried. I didn't but I was sentimental.

Our time is valuable. My time working with the Huntsville city PTAs has been time well spent. At HHS we have a PTSA. We have tried to bring together parents, teachers and students of Huntsville High school to encourage communication and a healthy culture. This did not happen overnight. It took time.

I encourage readers of this newsletter to become involved in PTSA. Most parents don't know how or where to start.

The new PTSA board is listed in this publication. Committees will be for forming this summer. Contact any of the board members or committee chairs. Ask how you can help. Even if you can give a little of your time, you will make a difference. I promise your lives will be enriched by serving alongside the parents, teachers, and students of Huntsville High school. I treasure the time I spent volunteering with this great group of people.

All the best for a bright future at Huntsville high school, Karen Kimbrough

2013-2014 Huntsville High School PTSA Executive Board HHS PTSA is happy to announce the Executive Committee for the 2013-2014 school year!

- Amy Harbarger, President - Shelley DeLay, 1st Vice President, Programs - Kari Smith and Carmen Thompson, 2nd Vice-Presidents, Membership - Janet Heard, Treasurer - Tabby Ragland, Secretary - Carole Hamm, Parliamentarian

Attention students who are taking the ACT on June 8 at Huntsville High School: Due to construction at Huntsville H.S., there will be very limited to NO parking available at Huntsville High. It is recommended that you either carpool or have someone drop you off. Testing will start on time. Parking WILL NOT be an excuse to be late!

Huntsville High Summer Workshops>> Huntsville High Summer Workshops will be held again this summer, location TBA...look for information coming soon. Postcards will be mailed out in June and workshops will be held at the end of July and first weeks of August. Workshops include English Advanced 9, Math Classes (Geometry, Algebra 1 and 2), Study Strategies, Mastering the ACT/SAT, Mastering the Graphing Calculator, Test Taking Skills and Historical Writing. Should you have any questions, please contact : Beth Moore256.533.2640 (elmo2308@aol.com) Paige Hanks -256.603.3414 (paige.s.hanks @nasa.gov) Amy Harbarger- 518.9691 or cell 653.9310 (harbargd@bellsouth.net) 3

Registration>>

Are you willing to help with registration for the 2013-14 school year this August? Several volunteers are needed each year during registration to collect and organize paperwork from students over the course of a few hours. Registration will likely take place sometime between August 1315 in the HHS cafeteria (dates are not confirmed at this time). Please email eveyrouse@comcast.net if you are willing to help.

Your time will be greatly appreciated.

interClub Council>>

The interClub council held its final meeting of the school year. Since students have different lunches, we have the same monthly meeting during all 3 lunches. At the final meeting in April the theme was "Bring an Underclassman to ICC." Those seniors who brought an underclassman to the meeting were given an opportunity to register for door prizes. Door prizes were gas cards, food and smoothie cards, travel coffee mugs, Starbucks cards and nail salon cards. We had Chick fil a sandwiches rather than our regular pizza lunch. It was productive and FUN. The underclassmen learned a great deal about HHS, especially the freshmen that attended. Many did not know about some of the traditional activities at Huntsville high like Prom Promise.

Hopefully the underclassmen that attended will be the future members and student leaders of ICC. Since they don't have a designated period committed to their office, I hope that the sophomore and freshmen class officers will utilize ICC to be a way of meeting and motivating their class to become involved in the activities at HHS. Next year ICC will fall under the umbrella of student council with continued support and partnership of the HHS PTSA.

Ballard’s Brags>> Key Club Officers and Mrs. Ballard will be attending The Key Club International Convention in Washington, DC. Allie Brockman is the Lt. Governor for District 1. She will be representing North Alabama for the year 2013-14.

Beta Sigma Upsilon will start on a new journey for 2013-2014 school year. All of our members are graduating this year. Hats off to these young ladies.

HHS Clinic>> I would first like to thank all of the supportive parents and staff for making the transition into high school smoother than expected. I am already making plans and looking forward to next year. Meeting your student's needs is a team effort and I am proud to be a part of HHS's winning team. I would also like to remind parents that all medication in the clinic needs to be signed out by a parent on or before the last day of school, May 23. All medications left after that date regardless of the type of medication will be destroyed per HCS's policy.

Lee Ann Glass, RN

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PTSA Technology Committee>> This semester the Huntsville High School PTSA Technology Committee purchased a new computer, monitor, and printer for the HHS Red and Blue Newspaper. Ms. Schwartz worked closely with the committee to make sure students next year would have the equipment necessary to continue their work with the Red and Blue Newspaper. Huntsville City Schools worked hard, this semester, to replace and install Promethean Hardware (Active Boards) in all core classrooms. HCS created a district-wide installation strategy; collaborating with procurement, operations, finance, school administrators, and teachers to determine where Promethean Hardware and installation were needed. Core classroom needs were met this semester and plans were made to address the needs of other classrooms next year. More than 148 Active boards were purchased and installed throughout the city. This has been a welcome relief to the Technology Committee. As the city provides the required technology for our classrooms, the Technology Committee can focus funds on the special needs of HHS teachers and students. The PTSA Technology Committee is looking forward to another exciting year, as new technology is constantly unfolding. If you have new technology ideas or are interested in helping the committee, please email us at ssssolomon@comcast.net.

Steve & Susan Solomon

E-Cybermission is a web-based STEM competition sponsored by the Army and the National Science Teachers Association. Groups of four researched challenges in the community and designed engineering or scientific designs using the scientific method to find a solution. Students competed for state, regional and national awards, with potential winnings of up to $8000.00 in US Savings Bonds. Chanda Davis's Pre-AP Biology classes had eight teams to complete and two of the teams won both 1st and 2nd places. Second Place Winners from Team Brainiacs: Aaron Simon, Anne Loflin, Conner Howard, and Clay Kaylor. First Place Winners from Team Life Boosters: Audrey Corbett, Neal Kelso, Cassie Anderson, Katherine Olszowy. Life Boosters' video can be viewed on YouTube under Chanda Davis Plastics.

Also, Chanda Davis was awarded the Alabama Outstanding Science Teachers for Alabama.

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Reflections>>

“The Magic of a Moment” Reflections 2012-2013 Huntsville High School (HHS) senior Max Moseley has won the Reflections Yvonne Ballentine scholarship for the state of Alabama! This may be the first time ever that a HHS student has won the scholarship. His “Magic of a Moment” entry is also going to National competition for Reflections! “The Solace of the Angel” placed 1st in the state of Alabama in literature, recognized at an awards ceremony in Birmingham on April 20. His entry has been forwarded to the national competition, to be awarded at the 117th Annual National PTA Convention and Exhibition in June 2013 in Cincinnati, OH. We know that Max and his work will represent Huntsville High School well! “The Magic of a Moment” was the 2012 Reflections theme.

HHS students placed highly in Huntsville City. Our six students were recognized during a special ceremony at Columbia High School on Thursday, January 24.

1st place film production - John Wachs, 12th grade – “belleza de la noche” 1st place literature - Max Moseley, 12th grade – “The Solace of the Angel” 2nd place musical composition - Matthew Brown, 12th grade – “Starlight Fantasia” 1st place photography - Jessica Russell, 12th grade – “Fountain Fun” 2nd place photography - Tiffany Hnetynka, 10th grade – “The magic of a moment” 1st place visual arts - Brandon Stephens, 9th grade – “The Painted Lady” All six HHS students were honored at a reception on April 4 at the Huntsville Art League (HAL) on L&N Drive. Our students’ works were featured at the HAL gallery the entire month of April. Many people dropped by to enjoy Huntsville High’s artistry. We are very proud of our Huntsville High School students! Go, Panthers!

- Jessica, Tiffany, Max, Brandon, John, Matthew -

The PTA® Reflections Program is designed to enhance rather than replace a quality arts education. It provides opportunities for students to express themselves and to receive positive recognition for their artistic efforts. It is an annual program where students in preschool through grade 12 create and submit works of art in six areas: dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography, and the visual arts. This year a special artists category was added.

Next year’s theme is “Believe, Dream, Inspire,” so please get started this summer. Contact Beverly Ellison, 533-3411, kandbellison@gmail.com, for questions or rules.

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HHS Academic Team>>

Spanish Club>>

The Academic Team at Huntsville High has had a very successful year. Lead by our senior MVP's, Bailey Brotherton, Max Moseley, and Reed Miller the team captured the city championship, was a runner up in an elite meet tournament at Hoover High School, placed in the top 8 teams at the state tournament, and will compete in a National Academic Quiz Tournament in Atlanta over the Memorial Day Weekend.

Other varsity team members include Hudson Morris, Kyle Munroe, and Drew Pendergrass.

Our first ever JV team participated at the district level and also advanced to the state tournament. Team captain was John Collin Powell, MVP for the JV team was Chris O'Neil. The traveling team was celebrated at an April School Board meeting.

The team enjoyed a "fiesta" celebration at the end of the year to acknowledge their accomplishments. Special thanks to the Kiwanis Club of Huntsville, Academic Booster Club, and PTSA for their financial commitments on behalf of the program. The support of family and friends has made this a very memorable year.

On March 15, 30 HHS Spanish Club members accompanied Profesora Mucci and Maestro Robinson to the annual convention of the Alabama Federation of High School Spanish Clubs. HHS brought back trophies in Grammar and Usage, 3-D Art, and Singing Group.

Thank you, Ron Bean and MaryAnn Moon, Coaches

On May 1 24 HHS students in Pre-AP Spanish III were inducted into the Spanish National Honor Society. Maestra Morenilla is the sponsor of the HHS chapter of the Spanish Honor Society.

Four students were inducted into the French National Honor Society. Mrs. Vinson is the sponsor of the HHS chapter. 26 HHS students were inducted into the Latin National Honor Society sponsored by Ms. Dennis.

On April 12-13 Mrs. Vinson and Mr. Robinson attended the Southern Conference on Language Teaching in Birmingham. The regional conference was held in conjunction with the Alabama Association of Foreign Language Teachers annual conference.

HHS Freshman Academy Update Access the link below to get the latest information on the plans, construction, timelines and renderings of the Freshman Academy. http://images.pcmac.org/SiSFiles/Schools/AL/HuntsvilleCity/ HuntsvilleHigh/Uploads/Forms/Freshman%20Academy_Pow erPoint.pdf 7

HHS Robotics Team- Monkey Madness>> We are so proud to announce that Monkey Madness, a robotics team from Huntsville, Alabama, won the FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge) World Championship Competition April 27, 2013 in Saint Louis, MO. Of the 2,500 teams worldwide that competed in FTC, only 128 teams from 35 states and 17 countries qualified to compete at the World Championship by winning state or national competitions. The competition included teams from Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, China, India, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, South Korea, Taiwan, and the United States. Monkey Madness competed in highly competitive matches and ended up the World Champions along with their two alliance partners, Cougar Robotics from Ohio and Fish in a Boat from Minnesota.

The team is comprised of seven Huntsville City School students. The six Huntsville High School students are Ben Allen, Summer Berthelson, Matthew Castleberry, Sarah Darrow, Daniel Daugherty and Thomas Kozar and the Hampton Cove Middle School student is Sarah Daugherty. The students have been together as a FTC team for 2 years but some members of the team have been together as long as 5 years on a FLL (FIRST Lego League) team. They have spent over 400 hours this year alone designing, building and programming their robot.

For 3 days in St. Louis, Monkey Madness drove their robot in a three-dimensional tic-tac-toe competition. The competition requires skill, strategy and defensive decisions. Their championship victory reflects not only a robust robot design, but also team work and professionalism. For each of their 8 qualifying matches, Monkey Madness was randomly assigned a partner team from among the other competitors. They used good 21st Century communication and strategic thinking skills - especially when their partner teams spoke very little English. Each match lasted only 2 1/2 minutes, so the teams had to think on their feet and work together effectively.

Furthermore, Monkey Madness has spent numerous hours giving back to their community by promoting STEM and encouraging an interest in robotics. They have mentored a local 4H FTC team and taught programming classes to FLL coaches. They have demonstrated their robot at the HCS STEM Expo, the Sparkman House Boys & Girls Club, Operation Christmas Bear, and the US Space and Rocket Center Curiosity Mars Landing where they allowed children to interact with their robot. The team also hosted both FTC & FLL qualifiers in an effort to grow FTC in our local area and the state of Alabama. Finally, they enjoyed being camp counselors for the Society of Black Engineers robotics summer camp where they not only worked with children to encourage an interest in science and robotics but learned a lot themselves from the engineering professionals who came to speak each day.

We think this win is not only an accomplishment for the team but a great reflection on the caliber of children coming from the Huntsville City School system, the City of Huntsville, and the State of Alabama. Terry Griffin, President of AUVSI Pathfinder Chapter said, “I do not seek recognition for Pathfinder AUVSI; I seek recognition for this robotics team [Monkey Madness] and what its achievement means to our community. If anybody were to have doubt about the quality of our education system and advancement of technology in North Alabama, refer them to this event [FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship].� For more information on FIRST Tech Challenge, please visit usfirst.org.

Sincerely, Kim Daugherty Coach Monkey Madness President North Alabama Robotics

Team members are Ben Allen, Summer Berthleson, Matthew Castleberry, Sarah Darrow, Daniel Daugherty, Sarah Daugherty, and Thomas Kozar. Good luck Monkey Madness!

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HUNTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BAND

DISTRICT ONE HONOR BAND AND ALL-STATE BAND On Friday, January 25, 2013, thirty band students participated in tryouts for the District One Honor Band and the All-State Band.

Tryouts were held at Sparkman 9th Grade School. Congratulations to the following hard-working and dedicated students who were selected to participate in the highly competitive District One Honor Band: Gus Arnold, Clay Brown, Lydia Nance, Maxwell Heeschen, and Amanda Clark. Several of these students were further honored with selection for the All-State Honor Band, which met for several days of intensive practice, before their performance at the Von Braun Center on April 20, 2013. Our All-State band members were: Gus Arnold, Clay Brown, and Lydia Nance. Congratulations to all of these exceptional musicians!

UNIVERSITY HONOR BANDS Thirteen of our band students were selected to perform in at least one university honor band during the 2012-2013 school year.

They are: Lily Brooks, Cate Rasco, Katherine Mackenzie, Lydia Nance, Clay Brown, Amanda Clark, Dani Colvin, Alexis Vroom, Gus Arnold, Thomas Pigott, Maxwell Heeschen, Reed Miller, and Scott Zook. Congratulation to all!

MUSIC PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT The HHS band hosted the Music Performance Assessment (MPA) again this year on February 21-22, 2013. Over forty middle and high school bands participated in the two-day event. The Symphonic Band earned an impressive Superior Rating in both sight reading and performance! In its first ever performance for judges’ ratings, the Intermediate Band also earned a Superior Rating for both sight reading and performance! Thanks to all the dedicated student and parent volunteers who made this event a success.

SPECIAL PERFORMANCES The Advanced Band was honored by an invitation from the University of Southern Mississippi to perform at the 2013 USM AllSouth Honor Band Clinic on Saturday, February 9, 2013. The band also traveled to Chicago on April 4-7, 2013 and participated in the Dixie Classic Chicago Music Festival. The band received all Superior ratings and the 1st Clarinet section, comprised of Clay Brown and Amanda Clark, earned an award for distinction in woodwinds. Students visited the Art Institute of Chicago, the Field Museum of Natural History, and the Museum of Science and Industry. They also enjoyed a stellar performance of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and a fun evening at the Navy Pier.

BAND PARENT ASSOCIATION NEWS At the April meeting of the HHS Band Parents Association, the new slate of officers for the 2013-2014 school year was elected: Rich Arnold (President), Margaret Turner (1st VP, Chaperones), Lauren Carter and Cynthia Smith (Co-2nd VPs, Fundraising), Rebecca Brooks (Treasurer), and Marcy Simon (Secretary).

Congratulations to our new officers! Also, thank you to Dr. Spencer, the current BPA officers, the committee chairs, and all of the volunteers who worked tirelessly throughout the year to ensure that HHS has a tremendous band program!

SOLO AND ENSEMBLE COMPETITION On May 4, 2013, band students participated in the American Bandmasters Association Solo and Ensemble Contest, which was held at Priceville High School. The Jazz Band performed, and there were numerous individual and small group performances. The Jazz Band received all Superior ratings, as did many individual performers. Congratulations to the following students who received a medal and a Superior rating: Raine Aslan, Lily Brooks, Rachael Mackenzie, Katie Olszowy, Rachel Barron, Katherine Mackenzie, Lydia Nance, Clay Brown, Rayna Burkard, Daniel Daugherty, Kevin May, Gus Arnold, Amy Cutter, Neal Kelson, Nick Watford, Scott Bozeman, Sam McPheeters, Nick Patton, Audrey Corbett, Graham McClelland, Thomas Pigott, Ruhi Singh, Timothy Smith, Allie Starnes, Nathaniel Trudeau, Vicki Wittenborg, Maxwell Heeschen, Muriel Carter, Caleb Eversole, Reed Miller, Matthew Stone, Scott Zook, James Russell, Tommy Davenport, Adam McElyea, Sam Neighbors, and Michael Vivian.

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COMMEMORATIVE BRICK SALE Engrave your name in the history of Huntsville High School! Now is the perfect time to commemorate your favorite student, graduating Senior, teacher, or alumnus with the purchase of an engraved brick, which will be placed in the HHS courtyard around the American flag. Bricks may be purchased by contacting any band member or by filling out a form located on the band web site at www.eteamz.com/huntsvillehighband. For your convenience, there is also an order form attached to this newsletter. Bricks are installed over the summer, so if you have a student who will be a Senior next year, order your brick now so they can enjoy it during their Senior year!

Please see order form on the following page‌

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HHS Track and Field>> This year, 77 athletes from HHS participated on HHS Track and Field team, coached by Coach Terrance Young, Stephen Baker (long distance events - 800 meters and longer), Brad Hill (thrower coach), Derrick Johnson (sprinter coach), and Dr. Lea Bryant (middle distance coach). HHS track and field athletes participated in King of the Mountain Invitational in Vestavia Hills, Huntsville Panther Invitational, Homewood Invitational, Huntsville City Championship, Scottsboro Invitational, Metro Championship, Huntsville Big Cat Invitational, and Bob Jones Invitational.

Over the course of the season, several individuals and relay teams set either new meet records, new school records, or both. Cameron Rice set two new school records in the 400 dash. Berta Ameliniate set three new meet records in discus and one new school record in discus. Laurel Sharp, Gillianne Sharp, Kayla Knight, and Alyssa Staubach set a new meet record in the 4 x 800 relay. Anna Dennis set a new meet record in the high jump. Mariah Pennington set a new meet record in the javelin. Cameron Rice, Ken Cobb, Devonte Fletcher, and Deonta Moore set a new school record and a new meet record in the 4 x 400 relay. Grant Hill set a new meet record and two new school records in shot put, as well as two new meet records and two new school records in discus.

HHS Track and Field team placed high at the majority of meets attended. HHS Boys won the Huntsville City Championship, the Metro Championship, the Big Cat Invitational, 6A Sectionals, and came in 2nd place at the Panther Invitational. HHS Boys placed 3rd at the Bob Jones Invitational. Not to be outdone, HHS Girls won the Huntsville City Championship, the Metro Championship, the Big Cat Invitational, and came in 2nd place at the Panther Invitational, the Bob Jones Invitational, and the 6A Sectionals.

At the 6A Sectionals held at Bob Jones High School April 26-27, thirty-three HHS Track and Field athletes qualified to attend the AHSAA 6A State Championships. While competing May 3-4 in Gulf Shores, HHS Boys placed 5th overall and HHS Girls tied for 10th place. Individual results are as follows: ·

Grant Hill 6A State Champion in Discus and Shot Put

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Anna Dennis 6A State Champion in High Jump

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Berta Ameliniate 6A State Champion in Discus (4th year in a row!)

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Cameron Rice, Deonta Moore, Devonte Fletcher, and Ken Cobb 6A State Champion in 4x400 Relay

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Cameron Rice 3rd in 400m Dash

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Chris Roberts 6th in 1600m Run; 4th in 3200m Run

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Mariah Pennington 8th in Shot Put; 6th in Javelin

If you are interested in running this summer, please register for the Run in the Sun Cross Country Camp. The camp takes place Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays from 7:00am-9:00am at the John Hunt Running Park off Airport Road June 3-July 26. Information and registration form are found at www.firstplaceathletics.com or www.madisoncountryyouthrunning.org.

Additional details on athletes are found at the Alabama Milesplit site at www.al.milesplit.com. Please visit the HHS Track and Field website at http://www.hhspanthertrack.org/index.html.

Congratulations to all HHS track and field athletes and wishing you a safe and happy summer!

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Visit http://www.hhspanthertrack.org/index.html to see more about the Huntsville High School Track and Field program.

Summer Running Camp Rising 5th – 12thgraders, are you interested in running this summer? If so, please register for the Run in the Sun Cross Country Camp. The camp takes place Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays from 7:00am-9:00am at the John Hunt Running Park off Airport Road June 3-July 26. Information and registration form are found at www.firstplaceathletics.com or www.madisoncountryyouthrunning.org.

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HHS Special Olympics Team>> Ms. Otto had four students represent Huntsville High School in Basketball at Special Olympics on January 29, 2013.

They will also be playing on February 18th, 2013 against Special Olympics competitors at James Clemens High School.

Ms. Otto's class also participated in Special Olympics Bowling on January 31st 2013.

Coach Abernathy attended both the Special Olympics Basketball and Bowling to support Ms. Otto's HHS Special Olympics Team.

Basketball Players Left to Right: Anthony Luong, Jake Albright, Laurren Broadnax, Jeff Gray

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HHS Golf>>

Congratulations to Senior Golfer Blake Messer for his runner-up finish at the State Tournament.

Blake finished off his year with rounds of 71 and 72 on the Fighting Joe course at RTJ Muscle Shoals against a talented field of competitors in the 6A Division. Freshman Emily Lankford made her first trip to state, playing the tough Schoolmaster course and carding rounds of 84 and 93. Emily finished T20 in the Girls 6A Division.

Municipal Golf Course has announced a Summer Junior Golf League open to all rising 8th-12th graders. For only $80 golfers get a pass to play at certain times and enter 9-hole tournaments on Saturday afternoons. You can contact Aaron at 256-880-1151.

2013 Big Red Volleyball Summer Camp >> HHS Volleyball will be sponsoring a summer volleyball camp, for girls ages 8 to 13. Participants will be given instruction on the fundamental skills of passing, setting, hitting, blocking and serving from HHS Lady Panther Volleyball team members and Coach Melanie Donahoo. Campers will need to wear knee pads and bring their own water bottle. The camp will be July 8th - 10th, from 9:00am - 11:am. Cost is $65 per participant, and girls are encouraged to pre-register by June 23rd. For more information check out the application on the team page:

Click Here to Register:

Huntsville High Soccer Program is pleased to announce our 2013 Huntsville High Soccer Camp

Directed by Huntsville High School Varsity Coaches Mo Khodabandeh and Chris Crump Players aged 9-16 all Welcome!!

Click Here to Register: Please be sure to register for all days you plan to attend

Dates: Friday, June 7 - Friday, June 13, 2013 (no session on Sunday, June 9)

Tryouts for next year's golf team will be held in late August, just after school starts. All athletes wishing to try out will need a current physical. Stay tuned for more details at the beginning of the school year. If you have any questions, contact Coach Pate.

Time: 4:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Huntsville High School Cost: $110* Field training will be led by Coach Mo Khodabandeh Specialized goalkeeping training led by Coach Chris Crump *Payment and completed Medical Waivers will be collected the first day of camp at the field. Please complete your medical waiver before arriving.

Brochure and waiver: www.hhspanthersoccer.org

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Thank you to our 20122013 HHS PTSA Newsletter Sponsor:

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