THE RAM NEWS Eastside Forensics Team Headed for Nationals
Eastside High School Forensics (Speech and Debate) Team capped its winning season with three members qualifying for the National Catholic Forensics Grand National Tournament in Washington, D.C. May 26-30. Senior Taonga Leslie qualified in the Student Congress category (an event which requires him to argue his original legislation and that of other students on a mock congressional floor, using proper parliamentary procedure). Junior Jon Yoo qualified in Lincoln-Douglas (valueproposition) debate. Sophomore Flora Huang qualified in Oratorical Declamation (a category which requires competitors to choose a famous historic speech and deliver it appropriately). These students advanced by placing in the top six in each of their categories at the North Florida Catholic Forensics League Grand Finals at Lake Mary Preparatory School in Orlando on March 11 and 12. Alternates to Grand Nationals include juniors Akash Salwan and Arnav Gupta in Public Forum Debate (current events debate) and freshman Michaela Iwinski in Oratorical Declamation. The coaches are Alice Iwinski and Heather Christian.
In This Issue GRU AWARDS
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SPANISH
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STUDENT INFORMATION
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CONTEST WINNER
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YEARBOOK
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SPANISH CONFERENCE
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TESTING INFORMATION
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WEIGHTLIFTING
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ART
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Forensics News-Taonga Leslie Wins $400 in Gator Exchange Club Speech Contest
Eastside Forensics Team member Taonga Leslie won $400 with his patriotic speech in the Gator Exchange Club Speech Contest on March 16 at the UF Conference Center here in Gainesville. He will go on to compete in the district contest in May.
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GRU Awards Senior Lenord Jamal White was named a Brighter Tomorrow Scholar and received a $4,000 scholarship at a recent banquet hosted by GRU. Chef Billie DeNunzio, director of the Culinary Arts program, earned a Legacy Award at the same event. Chef Jeff Henderson, a Food Network star and celebrity chef, spoke to the audience about the importance of education and specifically recognized students in the Culinary Institute. “Young people with dreams,” he said. “You can’t invest in nothing better than this.” When he presented Chef De her Legacy Award, he said, “She fights for her kids. She believes in her kids.” Photo by Megan DeGance. Courtesy HOME Magazine. (Top): Chef De is recognized for her Legacy Award by Food Network’s Jeff Henderson. (Left): Lenord Jamal White receives an awfully big scholarship check from GRU’s Nona White.
Culinary Students in National Competition Students in the Culinary Institute recently competed in the National ProStart Competition, in the areas of culinary and management, after winning the Florida competition. The management team finished fifth and earned scholarships. The culinary team came in 10th.
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STUDENT INFORMATION End of Course Exams
End of the Year Activities for Seniors
Algebra I EOC will be given the week of May 16-20. It is imperative that your student know what day they are taking the test and not miss that day. This year all ninth graders going for a standard diploma must take the Algebra I EOC no matter what level of math they are at. For those currently taking Algebra I, the EOC test will count for 30 percent of the final grade in Algebra. Credit for Algebra will not be awarded until the end of the year for the whole year. Biology EOC exams will be given May 23 and 24. This test will be given to any student enrolled in Biology, Biology Honors, and Biology Pre-IB.
Senior Scholarship and Awards night will be May 31 at 6:30pm.
Senior Exams Seniors will take their senior exams during normal class periods on the days listed below. 5/25--Seniors will take exams in periods 5 & 6. Rest of the day will be a normal school day. 5/26--Seniors will take exams in periods 3 & 4. Seniors can check out after period 4 if they do not need to stay at school. Seniors must leave campus if they check out otherwise they must be in their assigned class. 5/27--Seniors will take exams in periods 1 & 2. Seniors can check out after 2nd period if they do not need to stay at school.
Horance G. “Buddy” Davis Contest Winner
Cap and Gown Pick-up will be on June 2 from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in front of the Hungry Ram. All debt must be paid in full before they can be picked up. Only the student or relative can pick up the cap and gown. Caps, tassels, and medallions can be purchased at this time as well. Graduation Practice is on June 3 at 3 p.m. at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Practice is mandatory for those participating in graduation. Graduation is on June 4. Seniors need to report at 12:30 p.m. at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Guests can enter at 1 p.m. Ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. and should end about 4 p.m. the latest. There are no tickets for graduation. Seating is first come, first serve. Diplomas can be picked up by the student or relative starting on June 8. On June 8 they can be picked up between the hours of 8 a.m. and noon. After the 8th they can be picked up Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the summer. Seniors should remember to turn in final transcript requests by June 8. Underclassmen dates and events May 31 is the underclassmen awards ceremony at 1:30 p.m. If your student received an invitation please join
Eastside has a winner in the Horance G. "Buddy" Davis Contest again this year. This is the contest Less Than 20 Yearbooks Remain sponsored by the Florida Free Speech Forum (centered here in Gainesville) in honor of journalist Buddy DaDon’t miss your chance to preserve this year’s vis. The winner is Jae Won Jang, a junior, and he is memories. the second place winner. Jae Won and his parents were honored at a luncheon on Monday, March 14. The win- Purchase your copy today to ensure you get one ning students' presentations were broadcast on WUFT Please bring cash or check (made out to EHS) for $75 to Ms. Rubin in 04-060. in April. www.sbac.edu/~ehs/ehs.htm
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¡Felicidades a los campeones! The second week of March brought the 55th-annual Florida State Spanish Conference held in Orlando. High schools from all over the state participate in the three-day event. Each team can bring 16 participants to compete in the following academic areas: impromptu speaking, poetic declamation and theatrical presentation. There is also a short essay contest for seniors to win scholarship money. Schools may register up to three senior participants. This year, once again, Eastside’s team dominated the competition. Under the tutelage of Srta. Haedo, Sr. Avendaño and Sra. Zelaya, the 16 Eastside Ram’s earned 994 points out of a possible 1000. The dramatic presentation “Casa de huéspedes” is a one-act who-done-it comedy with eight cast members that takes place in an old fashioned boarding house. This 15- minute act earned a perfect score. Cast members: sophmores: Angela Acosta, Janke Mains. juniors: Audrey Simmone, Leydi Wong, Jennifer Kizza. seniors: Hannah Kruger, Sonja Samant, Shane Loomis. Four of the six poetic declamations also earned perfect scores. Poetic declamation presenters: sophmore: Toni Veltcheva.juniors: Will Hahn, Lindsay Troll, Nora Moraga-Lewy. seniors: Radhika Rajan and Celeste Rousseau. The last category is impromptu speeches. A total of 13/16 impromptu speeches earned perfect scores. In addition, senior Radhika Rajan, who participated in the essay contest, won a monetary scholarship. Eastside has won first place in the state 14 times in the past 15 years. ¡Felicidades! to this year’s winning team Sophmores: Juniors: Angela Acosta Will Hahn Janke Mains Jennifer Kizza Akshaya Nataraj Nora Moraga-Lewy Toni Veltcheva Audrey Simmone Lindsay Troll John Yoo Leydi Wong
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Seniors: Hannah Kruger Shane Loomis Radhika Rajan Celeste Rousseau Sonja Samant
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IMPORTANT TESTING INFORMATION If your student has an IEP (ESE students) or a 504 Plan, please be aware that the accommodations provided in the classroom and on state tests such as the FCAT are not automatically provided for College Board or ACT testing. Applications for accommodations must be made to the test companies with the assistance of designated school personnel. At Eastside High, Mrs. Andrea Coe in the Guidance Department assists with this task. The College Board tests are: PSAT, AP, SAT and Subject Tests The ACT tests are: the ACT and the PLAN Decisions about accommodations are made by the companies based on recent documentation of the disability, test data supporting the need for accommodations and timely submission of the application. The web
sites of the two companies contain information about the application process and time lines. Please note that College Board accommodation applications which would apply to the October PSAT must be complete and submitted by mid-August. Since the guidance department works part-time during the summer, in order to assure a timely decision you should begin the process in May. This facilitates getting a decision by the beginning of the next school year. Contact Mrs. Coe in early May for information or assistance. Web addresses for general information: www.actstudent.org www.collegeboard.com Andrea Coe contact information: 955-6704X366 coea@gm.sbac.edu
Bravo, Estudiantes de Español I! Señora Sedlacek’s Spanish I class recently enacted a “Quinceañera,” or 15th birthday celebration, common to several Latin American countries, complete with invitations, formal party attire, themed decorations, speeches, punch, cake and other refreshments. All present practiced “buenos modales,” or good manners, as well as various conversation topics in Spanish.
Lady Ram Weightlifting Finishes Season in Style The Lady Ram Weightlifting team held its awards night at the Pomodoro Cafe. A good time was had by all. In attendance were Principal Jeff Charbonnet, Principal, Assistant Athletic Director for Eligibility and Compliance Natalie Strappy, Counselor/Coach Latroy Strappy and our UF Athletic Staff led by Claire Graves. The ladies produced 19 scholar athletes. Top competition honors went to Vivian Bwenge and Alicia Frazer. There was special recognition to our seniors: Muna Oli 1yr., Celeste Rousseau 1yr.,Paige Wegener 1yr., Amelia Cowles 3rd yr., Ashley Hopkins 3rd yr. and Amy Dailey 4th yr. Coach Chris Cummings and Assistant Coach “Tina” Bassi wish to thank everyone involved for making this such an enjoyable year. www.sbac.edu/~ehs/ehs.htm
As students mingled with name tags on showing their relationship to the Quinceañera, they introduced themselves, asked questions about where the others lived, who the relatives were, what they liked to do and compared opinions about the refreshments and favorite activities, all to receive the highest speaking points possible for the day. Señora Haedo’s Spanish V students assisted by chatting with the Spanish I students and listening for correct comments. T h e class finished out this culminating activity by reading a Spanish selection about Quinceañeras and answering comprehension questions; then on a final day, they wrote a lengthy description of the celebration in Spanish without notes. Señora Sedlacek said, “I was so impressed with their sophistication at the party and by their language level.” Page 5
Why take ART at Eastside High School? The Eastside Art Department is introducing Computer Art, Digital Imaging, a new art class for IB 9th grade students. This class includes an introduction to digital photography, digital drawing and painting with Adobe Photoshop Elements as well as the integration of traditional drawing and painting techniques with computer imaging. Sign up for Computer Art on your course list for next year. We are also offering the traditional art class, Art 1, Drawing and Painting. This introduction to drawing and painting also includes several projects with computer imaging and mixed media. Sign up for Art 1 on your course list for next year. Because it’s fun. You’ll make cool looking stuff! But did you know…in our ART CLASSES students learn important thinking skills to use in ALL other classes, like: Persistence from working on projects over time, persevering through obstacles Connecting class projects and art from diverse peoples of the world - past and present Observing carefully for accurate representation, breaking free from stereotypes and preconceived ideas Innovation using imagery to develop concepts and solve problems Assessing which creative approach is best suited to communicate specific information Expressing artistic growth through a portfolio of work encompassing a variety of subjects and media In EHS art classes students learn vital thinking skills of seeing, imagining, and inventing. Students with these skills will develop ideas we need for the future. Albert Einstein said his most important, productive thinking was done by “playing with pictures” in his imagination. Honors and Opportunities Art students at Eastside display work at the Thomas Center gallery, the Harn museum, and Alachua County public administration buildings. Their work is viewed by the entire school during the annual Eastside art show. In February Satchel’s restaurant features a display of artwork by EHS artists. Art students are eligible for membership in National Art Honors Society. Senior members can apply for a special four-year scholarship to Pratt’s School of Art and Design in New York and wear NAHS honor cords and tassel at graduation. Membership in NAHS well recognized by colleges and universities. EHS Art department offers classes in Advanced Placement (AP) Art, IB (International Baccalaureate) Art, and senior Portfolio Art. The Business of Art We’re moving into the conceptual age with art and design structuring the future. It’s estimated that in 15 years the creative sector will be the largest economy in the world. Jobs in art and design have increased 43 percent in the past 10 years. Annual art sales in the USA exceed $10 billion. About 1.25 million Americans work in the visual arts. The economic impact of art and design exceeds that of sports worldwide. This year the Ringling School of Art and Design introduced a BA in the business of art. But what if I’m not a great artist… As with all classes, it’s the job of your teachers to help you learn skills, concepts, techniques, and information. Students entering art classes at EHS are not expected to be artists. Students work to develop their artistic knowledge, skills, creativity, and imagination as art teachers guide and assist them. Your EHS Art Teachers Mike Oyenarte, award winning professional watercolor artist oyenarma@gm.sbac.edu Melissa Olver olvermb@gm.sbac.edu Please contact us for more information about the EHS art program and the benefits of participating in our art classes. Page 6
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