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WHS Celebrates Achievement Above All Recipients

The Washington High School Achievement Above All (AAA) awards

were presented at the Glendale Union High School District Governing

Board meeting on November 16, 2016.

Jordan Alexander was selected as the 2016-17 AAA student. Jordan

is ranked in the top 1% of his graduating class with a weighted GPA of

4.72. He challenges himself with AP classes and prefers classes that force

him to work hard for success. He also is a peer tutor, a member of National

Honor Society, Varsity Swim/Dive, and Varsity Tennis, where he has

qualified at the state level. Yet Jordan makes room in this schedule to

serve others, volunteering regularly at a local soup kitchen and our

community garden. And in his spare time, Jordan studies Latin. In college,

he plans to study computer science or engineering, hoping to work in the

creation of new, more efficient technology or in the realm of data analysis

of economics or business.

Adam Roberts, Jordan’s AP US History teacher and swim & dive

coach, says, “Jordan is a very sensitive and caring young man. Of course,

he is an excellent student—but he is an even better human being. The care and concern that he shows for others is

infectious. He is a quiet leader who leads by example. I credit his actions for the way that many of the swimmers

and divers care for each other.”

This year’s AAA student group

is Educators Rising. Over the past two

years, our chapter has been fortunate to

have 21 state champions. Thirty-six

members of our chapter have competed

in the National Educators Rising

Conference in the last two years. The 27

members of Washington’s current

chapter include four national

champions, three 2nd place national

winners, and three 3rd place national

winners.

The purpose and vision of

Educators Rising is to provide

passionate young people with hands-on

teaching experience, sustain their

interest in the profession, and help them

cultivate the skills they need to be

successful educators. At Washington

High School, these future educators live

that vision every day. Each member contributes at least 30 internship hours at Maryland School, and the chapter

participates in a biweekly ELL tutoring program at Washington. Equally impressive is these future educators’

commitments to our community: This group helped to organize over 690 hours of service last year.

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Annual Public Notification of Nondiscrimination Glendale Union High

School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national

origin, sex, age or disability in admission to its programs, services or

activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of

their operations. GUHSD provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other

designated youth groups. GUHSD Career & Technical Education

Department does not discriminate in enrollment or access to any of the

programs available, such as business, applied technology, FACS, nursing,

and fire science. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to

admission or participation in the district’s activities and programs. GUHSD

does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. This notice is

provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504

of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of

1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and the Americans with

Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints or requests for additional

information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated

compliance coordinator(s), call 623-435-6006 or 623-435-6067, 7650 N. 43

Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301

Notificación Pública Anual de No Discriminación:

El Glendale Union High School District (GUHSD) no discrimina en base a

raza, color, nacionalidad, género, edad, o discapacidad de admisión a sus

programas, servicios, o actividades, en acceso a ellas, en el tratamiento a

individuos, o en ningún aspecto de sus operaciones. GUHSD provee el

acceso igual a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos designados para los jóvenes. El

departamento de Educación Técnica y de Carreras de GUHSD no discrimina

en su matriculación ni en el acceso a cualquier de sus programas disponibles,

como negocios, la tecnología aplicada, FACS, enfermería, y formación para

bomberos. La falta de habilidades con el inglés no será una barrera a la

admisión ni la participación en las actividades del distrito y sus programas.

GUHSD tampoco discrimina en sus contratos o prácticas de empleados. Esta

noticia es provista y requerida por el Título VI del Acto de Derechos Civiles

de 1964, Sección 504 del Acto de Rehabilitación de 1973, Título IX de la

Enmienda Educativa de 1972, en el Acto de Era de Discriminación de 1975,

y el Acto de los Estadounidenses con Habilidades Diferenciadas de 1990.

Ud. puede comunicarse con el coordinador de cumplimiento sobre preguntas,

quejas, o para más información con respecto a estas leyes. Director de

Operaciones y Atletismo, 623-435-6006 Directora de la Educación Especial

623-435-6067, 7650 N. 43rd Ave. Glendale, AZ 85301.

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Educators Rising sponsor Daniel Darrow pictured with officers Jessica Plasencia, Nikole Gomez, Carmen Cazares, Berenice Carrillo Lozano, and Lizbeth Garcia

Jordan Alexander

Pom Performance The WHS Varsity Pom team

competed at the USA (United Spirit

Association) Regional competition

in November. The team qualified

for Nationals with their routine to a

medley of American themed songs

and will be able to compete at the

National competition March 25-26,

at Disneyland.

Board member Patty Kennedy with volunteer Jason Ellis

Achievement Above All (continued from front page)

This year’s AAA teacher recipient for WHS is English teacher and

literacy coach Malee Johnson. Mrs. Johnson began her teaching career as a

student teacher at WHS in 1998 and became a full time member of the faculty

that fall.

Mrs. Johnson is passionate about developing her professional practices

in order to grow, seeking every opportunity to impact students and colleagues

alike. As our literacy coach, she has impressed teachers across the campus.

Scott Parsons, a government teacher at Washington, notes that “[her] fantastic

sense of humor is matched by only a few. Not only can she banter back-and-

forth with the best of them, she can help anyone become a stronger, more

successful teacher. Working with Mrs. Johnson for the past two years in our

internal lab has made me a stronger teacher—able to reflect upon my teaching

and help increase student learning. [She demonstrates] a calm demeanor and

non-judgmental approach to helping teachers and students... I am so proud to

be able to work with such an amazing and inspirational person.”

Senior Lizbeth Garcia agrees. “Although I had Mrs. Johnson four

years ago, the lessons I learned from her help me today. I am completely

prepared for my AP classes because of her work. Mrs. Johnson is also such a

kind person, always available to listen or to help students with a problem.”

Achievement Above All support staff member LeAnn Ré has worked for the

Glendale Union High School District for nine years. A 2007 graduate of Cortez High

School, LeAnn worked at Cortez High School shortly after graduating from there in

2007. She came over to Washington in 2014 to be the counseling secretary. She was

quickly promoted to records secretary, and is currently the administrative assistant to

WHS principal, Tami Strege.

“When an unanticipated vacancy occurred for my own administrative

assistant,” Ms. Strege says, “I may have set a personal record myself in running over

to her office and encouraging her to apply. For two years now, LeAnn has brought

her poise and gracious attitude to the main office, handling both minor emergencies

and major events with aplomb.”

Her colleague, Alainna Charette, says, “LeAnn brings a welcoming vibe with

her into the workplace that makes you start on the right foot even when you woke up

on the wrong side.” No matter the area requiring her attention, Ms. Ré brings quality

and sincerity and kindness that serve as models for others.

Jason Ellis was named the AAA volunteer. Whether in badminton, theater,

tennis, or running chains for football, he is happy to pitch in.

According to Bob Johnson, WHS theater teacher,

“Jason is a great volunteer because he is sincerely caring about

students. He wants them to succeed and be their best selves.

Mostly he is not about promoting his own children; he just

wants to share his fantastic life with the people around him.”

Badminton coach Wendy Ramos agrees. “Jason

tirelessly cares for his community and the people who live in

it, especially those here at Washington. Despite his busy

schedule, he came almost every day and helped with

badminton practice. He took the time to learn things about

each player as a person and helped each of them discover their

special role on the team. He brought a lot of fun into practice

(the guy can make a contest out of anything). He made my job

as a coach so much easier and lot of more fun. I am happy to

call him my co-coach and friend.”

Malee Johnson

LeAnn Ré

Marketing Students Promote Trolls WHS DECA and advanced marketing students partnered

with Sparkling Ice to promote the new movie Trolls during both

lunches on November 18.

Jenna Kennedy, a field marketing manager from Sparkling

Ice, presented the idea to the advanced marketing classes. Her

company has partnered with DreamWorks to promote the movie.

They provided free cans of Sparkling Ice and a DJ from Power 98.3.

Professional stylists from Primp and Blow Salon created Troll hair

styles for students and staff members. There were three large cut outs

that students could put their faces in and get a picture taken. A

boomerang video tent was set up where students could put on Troll

wigs or facemasks and star in their own short video. Phoenix

Caricature sent a professional caricature artist to draw students’

faces. There were two coloring stations for students to decorate their

own Sparkling Ice can. Finally, the WHS DECA students wanted to

recycle as many cans as possible, so they set up a Can Stacking

Challenge activity where students could stack cans as high as

possible.

Marketing students from Mr. Mayfield’s 1st hour and Ms.

Holsapple’s 6th hour helped set up and dismantle the event. The

businesses involved were very impressed with the energy and

maturity displayed by our Washington High School students.

Students Build Eiffel Tower Models French Club students recently had the opportunity

to learn about the world famous Eiffel Tower after school

with French teacher Mrs. Darrow. All students are welcome

to participate in French Club activities and do not need to

be enrolled in French class to join the club. Students made

models of the Eiffel Tower with balsa wood and craft kits.

All students also received Eiffel Tower gummies at the end

of the activities. Other French club activities include cheese

tasting, holiday celebrations, Mardi Gras float making and

French language films.

All students are encouraged to participate and join

in the numerous extracurricular events and clubs that WHS

has to offer.