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Principal’s Letter 1
President’s Letter 2
FBLA 3
Inter-Club Council 3
Mu Alpha Theta 3
National Honor Society 4
Reflections 5-7
Membership 8
HHS Theater 9-12
HHS Band 13-15
HHS Choir 16
Robotics 16
Lacrosse 16
HHS Cross Country 17-18
HHS Soccer 18
HHS Volleyball 19
HHS Golf 20
HHS Swim & Dive 21
AFJROTC 22-24
Board and Committees 25
Huntsville High School
PTSA Newsletter
HHS Family,
Homecoming week was a big success. Although the outcome of
the football game was not what we wanted, the team gave
tremendous effort and played with a lot of heart. The support
from students, parents, and alumni was huge and helped create a
great environment. Congratulations to the Homecoming Court
and to Erin Neighbors, our 2012 Homecoming Queen.
Thank you to Amber Hall and the Student Council for their
dedication and hard work while planning the Homecoming
Dance on Saturday night. The dance was a big success and the
best I can remember. The gym decorations, lighting and sound
system were all exceptional. I also want to thank all of the
volunteers, including many HHS teachers and staff, for helping.
Without their support, a night like this is not possible.
Thank you to all the students who attended the dance. It is
always good to see the students “dressed up”. I want to
commend the students on their behavior! We had no discipline
problems and I think everyone had a good time. I was proud of
the students and I hope this is the first of many great
homecoming experiences for them.
Thanks again,
Mark Mincher
Principal, Huntsville High School
Fall
2012
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Letter from the President , Lisa Miller
Thank you, HHS Family for a wonderful start to the 2012-2013 school year!
It is an honor to serve you as HHS PTSA President. I continue to be humbled and amazed by the strength, intelligence and
leadership I witness as our students work each day to prepare themselves to take on the challenges of our community, our
nation and our world. Thank you to the HHS Administration, Faculty and Staff who provide guidance and instruction in both
subject-specific areas and life success skills. Thank you also to parents and adults who are working alongside and with these
efforts. All of us are needed to keep our students and Huntsville High School strong
Your generosity has allowed PTSA to increase the start-up amount given to teachers from $75 to $100. With your help, we
hope to be able to grant specific teacher requests and address unmet needs at HHS. Your PTSA also helps bring relevant
information to students and parents, cares for our campus grounds, publishes the PTSA newsletter and the student directory and
so much more. This year, we look forward to working with Counselors and community experts to bring more helpful
information to parents and students on subjects you have requested.
Here are a few of the latest PTSA activities:
Registration Day was a great success—special thanks to our Administration and Staff and Martha Sharp coordinating with
Melinda Anderson, Annette Birchfield, Kris Valentine and PTSA volunteers.
Open House (thank you Kari Smith, 1st VP, Programs and our clubs and organizations who participated) provided information,
entertainment by Show Choirs, Dance Team and Theater Department. This was followed by a message from our Principal and
parents then followed student‘s full class schedules and met their teachers.
Holly Butler, Talitha Yokley and the Hospitality Committee welcomed the teachers and staff back to school with our annual
faculty breakfast! The Membership Raffle that morning for teachers and staff was very popular. Thank you to those who
gathered and donated items.
Summer Workshops (thank you Beth Moore and Lacey Sharpe) was a huge success again this year offering many helpful
classes and seminars for your students. Look for them again next summer!
Thank you to those who have joined PTSA and for your generous donations. Your PTSA unites all parents, teachers, students,
administration and staff to benefit Huntsville High School. If you have not yet joined, individual memberships are only $8 and
you can find the membership form on the HHS website. From the ‗News & Events‘ section on the left side, choose PTSA; then
choose Forms. The web address is www.huntsvillehigh.org . Membership Co-Chairs, Laura McCown and Shelley Delay are
committed to our goal of 100% PTSA membership – we need at least one member representing each of the 1883 students at
HHS. Right now, there are still 379 HHS students who are not yet represented in our membership total. Please consider a $5 or
$10 donation that can be combined with other donations to ensure that every HHS student is represented.
I want to thank you all for your flexibility as we respond to the changes in Huntsville City Schools that have brought laptops
and online textbooks to our students. We welcome Mr. Mark Mincher back to HHS as our Principal with our full support. We
are fortunate to have an outstanding administration, faculty and staff at HHS and PTSA is proud to support their efforts for our
students and our school. There are many new faces at HHS, so please introduce yourself to our new Administration, Faculty
and Staff when you have a chance.
I wish each of you a wonderful school year. I would love to hear your great ideas for HHS and pass along your desire to
volunteer on one of our PTSA committees. Go Big Red!
Respectfully and thankfully,
Lisa Miller, PTSA President
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Inter -Club Council
The Inter Club Council is an organization of representatives from all HHS
clubs and groups. The ICC is an active force in shaping the culture of HHS.
The Inter-Club Council (ICC) helps approved Huntsville High clubs, teams
and organizations gain access to event planning information and influence
future events. Inter-Club Council is a great investment of time in student-
led initiatives each semester. All club sponsors of approved clubs,
organizations and teams listed on the HHS website have been contacted.
If there is an approved HHS club and that has not been contacted please
email [email protected] to add the group's name to the list of
clubs to be represented. Sponsors have been requested to select and send
a representative from the club, organization or team they sponsor. This a
student that is willing to serve on the ICC on an ongoing basis.
Typically, the Inter Club Council holds monthly meetings on the last
Wednesday of the month, during all 3 lunches, in Mrs. Lambert's
classroom. Information and activities are shared between groups. For
example, JROTC is sponsoring Campus Clean UP. Please contact JROTC to
sign your HHS club, sport, group or organization for a week of campus
clean up.
One of the ICC's initiatives this school year is to increase school spirit. The
ICC has assisted Cheer leading in recruiting students to serve as our HHS
Panther mascot. The ICC has promoted school spirit in participating in the
themes for games and pep rallies.
GO BIG RED!
FBLA
HHS Future Business Leaders
of America Hosts March of
Dimes Event
As a part of Prematurity
Awareness Month, the HHS
chapter of Future Business
Leaders of America will be
hosting a benefit dinner for the
local March of Dimes on
November 29th at 6:00 p.m. in
the Huntsville High School
Cafeteria. Guests will enjoy
dinner catered by a local
restaurant as well as a silent
auction. FBLA has been a major
supporter of the March of
Dimes for almost forty years
and has raised over $15 million
in that time. HHS FBLA has
taken advantage of this
partnership to educate the
student body about the mission
of the March of Dimes and the
struggles of premature babies.
Tickets to attend the benefit
dinner can be purchased for
$10 from any FBLA member.
Kim Britton
HHS Business Department
FBLA Advisor
Mu Alpha Theta
The induction ceremony for Mu Alpha Theta, a national
mathematics honor society, will be December 6, 2012, at 6PM
in the Huntsville High cafeteria.
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Acevedo, Christian
Adams, Caroline Dulaney
Amelinaite, Berta
Ansari, Husna
Baumann, Mason
Beasley, Adam Farris
Beshirs, Elyse
Beverley, Marie
Birchfield, Lindsay Walker
Blair, Anna Luci
Blair, Samantha Renae
Bridges, Jimmy
Brown, Emily Walker
Brown, Matthew Harold
Buchanan, McCarley
Byers, Beth
Cardno, Kevin William
Carter, Max
Chlarson, Mark
Cimino, Addison Mark
Clearly, Brett Alan
Connor, Drew
Cook, Peyton Elizabeth
Cragon, Emily Jane
Crossen, Chelsie Noelle
Crump, Kat
Cutter, Amy Catherine
Davis, Paige
Debusk, Abby
Eversole, Joseph Caleb
Farber, Jacqueline Danielle
Fleming, Nate
Gant, Anna
Gean, Matthew
Gieger, Bailey
Gilbert, Hollis
Green, Alexandra
Hicks, Joseph Wright
Hinton, Grant Emory
Hladky, Hunter Owen
Holder, Dylan Harris
Holder, Sam
Honeywell, Brandon Michael
Howard, Austin Woodward
Hughes, David Alan
Hyde, Aryanna
Jobe, Margaret Jeanmarie
Jobe, Samuel Royston
Johns, Sarah Gardiner
Kendall, Tracy Alexander
Knott, Moira
Kobler, Mallory Jean
La Pointe, J'Nala Ayanna
Larsen, Sydney Harnden
Larsen, Taylor Harnden
Lawson, Anna Lee
Letson, Ben
Lewis, Madeleine Mcmillian
Lock, Austin Lee
Mabante, Maren Elise
Mahesh, Jenneca Ruth
Mantooth, Emily Grace
Markwalter, Trace
Masucci, Celia
McCown, Katherine Jeanne
McGill, Macie Leigh
McLendon, Lane Allison
Medawar, William George
Medina, Ashley
Miller, Reed
Mobley, Amanda Lynn
Moseley, Max
Nagle, Amanda Cecelia
Nance, Lydia Catherine
Neighbors, Erin Elizabeth
Packard, Austin
Parker, Riley Elizabeth
Partel, Bahman Rohintan
Patton, Aaron
Payne, Kenya Rachel
Pigott, Thomas Michael
Poleon, Keisha Marie
Propes, Kaitlyn
Ray, Abby
Roberts, Chris
Russell, Jessica Tate
Savas, Rebecca Lynne
Sharpe, Cara Joyce
Singh, T.J.
Sizemore, Sarah Ann
Smith, Karter Michael
Solomon, Sarah
Starck, Jennifer Noreen
Staup, Andrew James
Stell, Jessie
Stephens, Harper
Stott, Grace Elizabeth
Stough, Rachel
Sutphin, Emily Ann
Tepool, Lauren Elizabeth
Thomas, J.R.
Thornton, Abby
Tucker, Clay
Walker, John Carter
Walker, Katherine
Willhelm, Gabby
Wire, Allison Elizabeth
Witteveen, Eric David
Wlodarski, Coleman
Yokley, Kyle Fulton
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National Honor Society-Members
NHS tutors every
Tuesday morning from
7:15 to 7:50 in room
221. This is free
tutoring to any student
in any subject.
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REFLECTIONS
“The Magic of a Moment” Reflections 2012-2013
The National PTA Reflections Program is one of the largest student arts recognition programs in the country. This
year, students are invited to interpret “The Magic of a Moment” theme. The categories are dance choreography, film,
literature, musical composition, photography, special artist, and visual arts. A $500 scholarship will be awarded to one
Alabama senior. The Huntsville High School deadline is Tuesday, October 30.
Forms and information are available in an orange 3-ring binder on the HHS guidance counter or download from the
HHS website under PTSA-Forms
(http://www.huntsvillehigh.org/?PageName='OrganizationPage'&Page='Forms'&iSection='Organizations'&Correspond
ingID='24949'&OrganizationID='24949 ). An orange crate is also on the counter to receive entries. Contact Beverly
Ellison, 533-3411, [email protected] , for questions.
Huntsville High has placed well in recent years. Last year, we had 4 city winners, 1 state winner, and 1 competing at
the national level. The “Diversity is…” winning entries are shown near this article.
http://www.pta.org/2012_Awards_Ceremony_Program_ONLINE.pdf shows national winners.
Kristina McGroary’s “Waterborne” 5
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Sarah Barr’s “Diversity is… Unity”
“The Great Autumn Tree” by Jacqueline Heard
Our world is like a great autumn tree,
And on it, we are each a single leaf. All are different, but we have the same belief:
we should live altogether in perfect harmony. Leaves are yellow, brown, orange, and gold.
But we were all created by one constant seed, who promised to keep us and care for our
needs. Apart we are fragile, but together
we are
bold. We must unite,
no matter what color, and protect our tree. We must strongly stand together and resist the tempting breeze.
Tiffany Hnetynka’s “Dogversity”
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Amy Ellison, Jacqueline Heard, and Tiffany Hnetynka at the HAL reception in July
Our previous years’ HHS winners were recognized this summer at the Huntsville Art League. There
was a reception in their honor, and the HAL gallery featured our students the entire month of July.
These winners were also mentioned in the Huntsville Times on several occasions
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 for students, preschool through grade 12.
Only a week and a half left to create “The Magic of a Moment” at HHS! The
deadline for entries is Tuesday, October 30th. Entry forms are available in an
orange 3-ring binder on the HHS guidance counter or download your own from
http://www.huntsvillehigh.org/ then PTSA-Reflections-Forms. For more
information contact Beverly Ellison at [email protected] or 533-3411.
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PTSA MEMBERSHIP:
Huntsville High Students need YOU!
HHS has a very proud tradition of achieving
100% membership in our PTSA. We would
like to reach that goal again this year. We
currently have approximately 1504 members.
There are 1883 students on roll which leaves
379. We want EVERY student at HHS to be
represented, unfortunately, not everyone has
the resources available to join.
So we are asking for your help. A $5 or $10
donation, combined with others, will allow
many more HHS students to become
members of our PTSA, that might not
otherwise be able to join.
The membership form is posted on our
website - You can drop it by the school or
mail it in and help us meet our 100%
participation goal! If you have any questions,
please contact:
Shelley DeLay- [email protected]
Laura McCown- [email protected]
Thank you so much for your help in making
sure that ALL our wonderful students are
able to be members of the HHS PTSA!
FYI
Checking Out Electronic Textbooks
Our School Board representative David Blair
passed on that a student is able to load the
textbook onto the laptop, BUT, they will need
the librarian or school tech support person to
load the textbook. The issue stems from the
students needing admin rights to load the
textbook onto the hard drive, which they don’t
have . The student can also check out the
CD/DVD and use it when they know they
won’t have connectivity (e.g. family trip).
Panther Postings
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though the following link:
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presents
The Paper Bag Christmas
November 16 and 17 @ 7:30 pm **Dessert and coffee @ 6:30 pm
November 18 @ 2:00 pm
HHS Theater
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The HHS Theater Department is proud to present
The Paper Bag Christmas
again this year. Adapted from the Kevin Milne holiday novel by HHS theater teacher,
Mike Chappell, this is a heartwarming tale of two teenage boys who volunteer at a
children’s cancer unit during the holidays. Mr. Chappell says, “Last year there was such
a wonderful response to the show that we wanted to share it again. Who knows, this
could easily be our annual holiday “gift” to the community”
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Huntsville Hospital Children’s Cancer
Unit and the drama students will once again serve as “elves” and do the shopping for
the kids in the hospital.
This year there will be a few original songs in the show, thanks to a collaborative
effort with HHS Alumnus Monroe Jones (c/o ’78) and his company SongLever. Mr.
Chappell and Monroe were friends in high school and have maintained that friendship
through the years. Monroe is a record producer in Nashville and CEO of SongLever – a
new company that helps kids write, post and sell original songs. When Mr. C told
Monroe about The Paper Bag Christmas – and his desire to have music help tell the
story- Monroe was “all in!” He has come to HHS every week since September to help
with the song writing process: the students have written the lyrics and Monroe has
recorded the music.
Dessert & Coffee “Meet and Greet”
Kevin Milne will be back this year to sign copies of the novel at the
Sat, November 17th Dessert & Coffee “Meet and Greet” at 6:30
pm, followed by the show at 7:30 pm. There will also be a Friday,
November 16 show at 7:30pm and a Sunday, November 18
matinee at 2:00 pm.
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2012 Cast of THE PAPER BAG CHRISTMAS
Molar Alan, the Narrator -SAM HOLDER
Molar Alan, younger - ERIC WITTEVEEN
Aaron Alan, his brother - AARON PATTON
Dr. Christoffer K. Ringle, M.D. - KURT DELAY
Katrina Barlow - KEELEY McMURRAY
Madhu Amburi. - FAAIZ SAAD
James Alan, Molar and Aaron’s father - JACOB ABBOTT
Kate Alan, their mother - MAKENZIE JAGGERS
Lynn – Young, OLIVIA HENDRICK; Older, ARIANA MALONEY
Tim, a cancer patient - WILL BURGESS
Nurse Wimble - HANNAH OSWALT
Mall Elf / Frank. - CHRISTIAN DASCHEL
Nurse Doyle - ALEX GREEN
Nurse Crowton - MOLY INGERSON
E.R. Doctor - CLAIRE QUIRK
Girl Mall Elf - EMILY PULLEN
Mrs. Amburi, Molar’s mother- MALIHA LUBNA
Toby Alan - WILL KRETZSCHMAR
Gabby Alan - MATTIE HOLDEN
Parents, children, doctors, nurses, friends:
Lauren Bakke, Mason Baumann, Katie Bowen, Sarah Bradley,
Will BurgessPeyton Davis, Polly Gartrell, Tyler Graham, Olivia Hendrick, Hunter Hladky, Mattie
Holden, Tristan Hughes, Parker,Johnson, Emily Pullen, Johnson, Ben King, Will Kretzschmar, Maddie
Lewis, Cameron Overton, Claire Quirk, Katie Russell, Meredith Seymour, Matt Speakman, Drew
Tucker, Kyle Vallely
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Hhs auditorium
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HHS Band
HUNTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BAND
The HHS Crimson Panther Marching Band began marching season with several weeks of band camp and many after-school
practices preparing for its football season halftime show. Under the direction of Dr. David Spencer and Drum Majors Alex
Vroom, Afton Blizard, and Hudson Morris, this year’s show features Big Band Swing tunes. Included in the show are the
songs “Woodchopper’s Ball,” “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing),” “Sentimental Journey,” “In the Mood”
(featuring saxophones), “Satin Doll,” “Big Noise from Winnetka,” and “Sing, Sing, Sing.” Featured soloists in this year’s show
are Reed Miller on trombone and Nathaniel Trudeau on trumpet. This year’s Band Captain is Thomas Pigott and Color
Guard Co-Captains are Amanda Nagle and Brandi Seavers.
On Saturday, September 29, 2012, the Huntsville High Band competed in the Mid-South Marching Band Festival in Gadsden,
Alabama. The band, the drum majors, and the color guard received superior ratings. The band will compete again on
Saturday, October 20, 2012 at the Hoover Invitational Marching Festival. More upcoming performances include the annual
Huntsville Veteran’s Day Parade on November 12, the annual Huntsville Christmas Parade on December 1, and the annual
free Holiday Concert on December 13, 2012.
Congratulations to our senior band and color guard members who will be recognized at halftime on Senior Night, November
1, 2012: Greg Artalona, Godfrey Cooper, Chelsie Crossen, Amy Cutter, Caleb Eversole, Anna Gant, Nicholas Hawke, Gena
Helton, Emily Hickman, Arryana Hyde, Sarah Johns, Jonathan Jones, Mallory Kobler, Reed Miller, Amanda Nagle, Lydia
Nance, Bahman Patel, Nicholas Patton, Amesha Petty, Thomas Pigott, Abigail Ray, Jessica Russell, Brandi Seavers, Haley
Sims, Shaterra Turner, Alexander White, and Scott Zook.
The HHS Band would like to thank everyone who purchased a 2012 Enjoy the City Coupon book. Your support helped the
band raise funds to support all aspects of our music program, to include trip fees, music competition fees, instrument
purchases and maintenance, as well as fee scholarships and support for students with financial hardships. This school year,
the band is traveling to Chicago on April 4-7, 2013 to participate in the Dixie Classic Chicago Music Festival. Students will
visit the Shedd Aquarium and Oceanarium, the Field Museum of Natural History, and the Museum of Science and Industry.
They will also enjoy a performance of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Please continue your generous support of band
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The next fundraiser for the band is the annual Cookie Dough sale! Orders will be taken soon for this annual sale, featuring
delicious pre-formed cookie dough, cheesecakes, cinnamon rolls, and other food items. See any band member to order.
Engrave your name in the history of Huntsville High! Commemorative bricks for the courtyard are still available. Keep them
in mind for a great Christmas, birthday, or graduation gift! Look for the order form in this newsletter, talk to a band student
about ordering, or download a form from the band website at www.eteamz.com/huntsvillehighband.
Make plans to attend the Holiday Marketplace fundraiser which runs concurrently with the annual free Holiday Concert on
Thursday, December 13, 2012! The Marketplace features crafts and gift items for sale, presented by local businesses and
individuals. Our popular Silent Auction includes gift items, restaurant and store gift certificates, and local crafts. The
fundraising committee is seeking vendors for sales tables at the Holiday Marketplace. If you are a craftsperson or owner of a
business, you can operate a sales table in the lobby of the auditorium during the Marketplace event. Spread the word about
this wonderful sales opportunity to local businesses and craft enthusiasts. The fundraising committee is also seeking items for
the Silent Auction! Please contact Rich Arnold at [email protected] or Cynthia Smith at [email protected] for more
information.
Visit our website at www.eteamz.com/huntsvillehighband
UPCOMING DATES:
Thursday, November 1 -- Senior Night at halftime, HHS vs Hazel Green
Monday, November 12 – Huntsville Veteran’s Day Parade
Saturday, December 1 – Huntsville Christmas Parade
Thursday, December 13 -- Holiday Concert and Marketplace
April 4-7, 2013 – Band Trip to Chicago
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HHS CHOIR
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The HHS Choir has been very busy this
fall!
Huntsville All-City Choral Festival
We had 60 students selected to
represent Huntsville High School in the
44th Annual All-City Choral Festival. The
festival was held Monday and Tuesday,
Oct. 15 & 16, at First Baptist Church with
a concert open to the public Tuesday
evening.
Alabama All-State Show Choir
Huntsville High had 4 students selected
to participate in the 2013 Alabama All-
State Show Choir. 15 Sopranos, 15 Altos,
15 Tenors and 15 Basses are selected
statewide for this choir. Over 250
students auditioned. Please congratulate
Paige Davis, Anna Claire Hefner, Jenna
Marshall and Nick Patton for this
accomplishment!
We have 40 students working hard to
prepare for All-State Choir auditions.
Our show choirs will perform within the
community during the holidays. Keep an
eye open for them! All of our choirs are
working towards our Winter Concert that
will be December 11 in the school
auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Please plan to
join us! Admission is free.
Sherry Smith
Choral Director
Huntsville High School
256-428-8050 ext. 191
HHS Robotics
Looking for Adult Volunteer Judges for First Lego League
FIRST Lego League (FLL)
http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/fll is a robotics
competition for ages 9-14. The group needs approximately 25
volunteer judges for the FLL Qualifying Tournament that will be
held at Hampton Cove Middle School on Saturday, November 10
from 8am-5pm. Training will be provided. All interested volunteers
should contact Ms. Snider (8th Grade Science Teacher) at
[email protected] or by calling 256-684-9036.
FLL is a robotics competition, in which teams up to 10 members
work over a 12 week season to:
1. Build an autonomous robot that will, in 2 1/2 minutes, complete
pre-designed missions
2. Analyze, research, and invent a solution for a given assignment,
and
3. Create a clever presentation about their solution to perform in
front of a panel of judges.
Previous experience is not required. Don't feel you are not
qualified to be a judge. Previous judges have come from many
different backgrounds. All that is required is enthusiasm for
children's achievements, lots of positive reinforcement, and a love
of learning.
Lacrosse Tryouts!
Huntsville Panther Lacrosse Boys Varsity and JV tryouts
for the Spring 2013 season will be Nov. 3 & 4th from
1:00-3:00. The tryouts will be held at the HHS football
fields. If you would like to be part of the fastest growing
sport and game on two feet check us out!
For further information contact Judy Satterfield at
[email protected] or 256-679-7426.
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HHS Cross Country
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Did you ever hear the saying, “It's not how fast you run but how long you run fast?” Ask any HHS XC
athlete and they will tell you that is a true statement! This year, the HHS Cross Country team has more than 90
runners training daily, as they prepare to run fast for their long distance races. Head Coach Stephen Baker and
Assistant Coach Clarissa Sharp diligently prepare their athletes each week to reach their personal best. The team is
led by team captains Hayden Fry (Sr.), Grant Hinton (Sr.), Emily Cragon (Sr.), and Laurel Sharp (Jr).
Cross Country season started in August, with HHS XC athletes practicing 7th period at either the John Hunt Cross
Country Running Park or Monte Sano Mountain. Varsity boys and girls run a 5K (3.1 miles) and Junior Varsity boys
and girls run 2 miles. This year joining Coach Young as Faculty Representative is Dr. Lea Bryant.
For the first race, the Top 8 Varsity girls and boys competed at the Brooks Memphis Twilight Meet, held in Memphis,
TN. Top Varsity Boys competing in this meet were Christopher Roberts, Mark Chlarson, Alex Brooks, Brett Cleary,
Kevin Ellison, Andrew Wallace, Forest Dewberry, and J.D. Jennings. Top Varsity Girls running were Alyssa Staubach,
Emily Pullen, Laurel Sharp, Cassidy Coghlan, Gillianne Sharp, Emily Cragon, Emerald Summar, and Ruthie Saunders.
HHS XC athletes have since competed at the Chickasaw Trails Invitational in Oakville, the Scottsboro Invitational, the
Randolph School XC Classic at UAH, the Bob Jones Invitational (where HHS XC athletes swept the board, winning all
divisions in the meet, with 3 individual champions), and the Jesse Owens Classic, with several athletes reaching
personal best times.
Under the guidance of Coaches Baker and Sharp, the HHS Cross Country team has demonstrated both talent and
depth. Cross Country athletes have several races remaining this fall and look forward to qualifying for the State XC
Championships held in Oakville, AL in November. Please visit the HHS Cross Country website at www.hhsxc.org.
HHS Cross Country
Panthers swept the team
events by winning first in
every division at the Bob
Jones Invitational on
September 29. All 4
teams – varsity boys and
girls, JV boys and girls –
placed first in their total
points for each run,
instantly catching the
overall title.
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HHS Panther Soccer
Kick Off Meeting for 2013 Season
Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 6:00pm
HHS Cafeteria
(All players and parents interested in participating in the 2013 please plan to
attend this meeting)
Visit www.hhspanthersoccer.org for more information
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HHS Volleyball
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It has been a great season for Huntsville
High Volleyball and as they head into post
season play, they have compiled a 37-10
record and 7-1 in area 14. Highlights of the
season were winning the Loyola University
Wolfpack Classic in New Orleans for the
second year in a row; competing at the
Guntersville Chick-Fil-A Tournament and
beating McGill-Toolen; and beating Grissom
three times during the season.
The Area 14 Tournament was held on
October 18th where HHS came up short after
losing to Grissom in a hard fought 5 game
match (16-25, 25-10, 25-27, 27-25, 13-15).
All Area Team members are Jessica Lewis,
Sarah Gwin Moore, Bri Sandifer and
Reagan Locke.
Huntsville continues on to the North Super
Regionals at the VBC (Huntsville) on
October 26th playing Hoover at 5:30. Top
four teams will move on to the Elite 8 State
Finals on October 31-November 1st at the
Crossplex in Birmingham.
Continue to follow Huntsville High
Volleyball by checking high school sports on
al.com or
http://hhspanthervolleyball.teampages.com.
Jessica Lewis, HHS Volleyball's lone senior on
senior night with her mom, Natasha Williams
and sister, Shaquita Williams.
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HHS Panther Golf
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The HHS Panthers Golf Team had tryouts over two days this fall and welcomes many new team
members to this year's squad. New players include seniors Joseph Hicks and Drew Connor. Junior
Peyton Cox and Freshman Bennet Bailey and Everett Connor round out the boys team. New girls
team members include Sophomore Celia Farrell, and middle schoolers Olivia Marty, Lexi Andreoni,
Kyndall Skelton and Taylor Hall.
In other news, Senior Blake Messer, who made the Metro Elite First Team last season, won his first
AJGA event this past summer at the Ledges in Huntsville. The prestigious event was a destination
for some of the top golfers in the southeast and Messer won a four-man playoff to take the title.
Messer has committed to play for the Auburn Tigers Golf Team next season.
Former Panthers golfer Janie Jackson is off to a great start in college, helping her Arizona Wildcats
to wins in their first two tournaments of the season at the Rudolph Mason Classic hosted by
Vanderbilt and the Windy City Classic hosted by Northwestern. The freshman finished T7 at the
Windy City Classic to help lead her team to victory. The Wildcats are currently ranked 2nd in the
GolfWeek rankings.
The Panthers will kick off the season in March and are excited about this season's schedule which
includes the Boys Substate hosted by the Panthers at RTJ Hampton Cove on May 7th and the State
Tournament at RTJ Muscle Shoals on May 14-15th.
Former Panther Janie Jackson after
her State Record and Course
Record 62 at Goose Pond last
spring (with Scottsboro Coach
Alicia Bell, former course
record holder).
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HHS Swim & Dive
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HHS Swim & Dive Team is working hard and winning 5-0 this season! We are happy to have Ms.
Tina Jones as our HHS Swim & Dive Team Teacher Rep, Coaches Allison Brol, and Susan Swing as
our new Swim Coaches this year, and returning Coaches Steve Hall, and Donald Overbeek to coach
the Dive Team. With 61 swimmers & divers, and strong coaching staff, the HHS Swim & Dive
Team is certain to make a huge splash in the local and state meets! We will be competing in eight
meets. The competition is growing rapidly in this area with all skill levels in swimming and diving.
Swimmers with qualifying times and scores will compete at the Alabama State Meet on November
30th and December 1st, 2012.
Meet Dates:
Tuesday, 9/4/12 @ Cullman
*Tuesday, 9//11/12 @ NAT Warm-ups @ 7:30 PM
Thursday, 9/27/12 @ NAT
*Tuesday, 10/16/12 @ NAT Warm-Ups @ 7:30 PM
Monday, 10/22/12 @ Dublin Warm-Ups @ 6:00 PM
Tuesday, 10/30/12 @ Scottsboro
*Thursday, 11/8/12 @ NAT City Championship
Saturday, 11/17/12 @ NAT North Alabama Championship
Friday-Saturday, 11/30/12-12/1/12 @ Auburn STATE MEET
Room Block has been reserved
* HHS host
Please note there will be an entrance fee for meets at the NAT.
Please check out the HHS Swim & Dive Team web-site www.hhspantherswimanddive.com for team announcements,
information, updates, and meet results.
Please come out and support the Panthers. We look forward to seeing everyone at the MEETS. We know we are going to have
a great swim and dive season!
Meet Dates:
Tuesday, 9/4/12 @ Cullman
*Tuesday, 9//11/12 @ NAT Warm-ups @ 7:30 PM
Thursday, 9/27/12 @ NAT
*Tuesday, 10/16/12 @ NAT Warm-Ups @ 7:30 PM
Monday, 10/22/12 @ Dublin Warm-Ups @ 6:00 PM
Tuesday, 10/30/12 @ Scottsboro
*Thursday, 11/8/12 @ NAT City Championship
Saturday, 11/17/12 @ NAT North Alabama Championship
Friday-Saturday, 11/30/12-12/1/12 @ Auburn STATE MEET
Room Block has been reserved
* HHS host
Please note there will be an entrance fee for meets at the
NAT.
Team is 5-0 with three meets to go to include
the All-City Meet and North Alabama
Championship. State meet will be at Auburn
University on Nov 30 - Dec 2.
Qualifiers:
Parker Baldwin
Matthew Brown
Amanda Clark
Kelley Cooper
Dylan Holder
Ellery Jones
Taylor Larsen
Elise Maurel
Carter McDonald
Liz Olson
Grace Orahood
Cade Overbeek
John Smith
Karter Smith
Stone Strankman
Jennifer Starck
Ciaran Stephens
Jared Sutphin
Trey Wintzinger
Please come out and support the Panthers. We
look forward to seeing everyone at the MEETS.
We know we are going to have a great swim and
dive season!
GO PANTHERS - GO BIG RED!
Team Total: 61 12 Divers 49 Swimmers
Swim Coaches: Allison Brol, Susan Swing
Dive Coaches: Steve Hall, Donald Overbeek
Teacher Rep: Tina Jones
Please check out the HHS Swim & Dive Team web-site www.hhspantherswimanddive.com
for team announcements, information, updates, and meet results.
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PTSA Newsletter
October 2012
IG Inspection
The IG Inspection is an event that occurs every 4 years, during which a
unit inspector from Maxwell Air Force Base grades our JROTC unit based on
our overall performance academically, physically, and militarily. The Cadet
staff started planning and preparing for this inspection last summer and worked
diligently to ensure that our unit would exceed the standards set by the
inspector. On September 20th, 2012, Mr. Kepping was given a formal,
military briefing by members of our Cadet staff. This briefing included a
slideshow presentation, narrated video of our Corps activities, and an
opportunity for the inspector to ask questions and provide feedback. After the
briefing, Mr. Kepping was escorted to the gym to observe a 30 count drill
sequence, demonstrated by the 2nd year Cadets. To end his visit, Mr. Kepping
made his final assessments of whether our unit demonstrated our Corps values:
“Integrity first, Service before self, and Excellence in all we do.” In his
closing remarks, he stated that we had exceeded standards in almost every
category he graded, and, on completion of our Corps goals we will be
rewarded with Distinguished Unit, the highest award given in JROTC.
C/Maj Nick Hawke
Kitty Hawk is the ROTC Honor Society. This year’s members have been busy tutoring cadets to support
our goal of an 85% overall Corps academic average. The chapter also plans community service projects and has
started preparations for this year’s Relay for Life and the 23 October Special Olympics. Other fall events include a
3 November CASA house winterization project for elderly Huntsville and Madison County residents.
C/2nd
Lt Vishal Patel
Kitty Hawk
MSGT Thomas is AL-941’s new ASI instructor. A 20 year Air
Force veteran, he served in the Presidential Honor Guard,
worked on F-111 and F-15s, and was an instructor at the ACC
NCO Academy. He has a Bachelor’s Degree from Embry-
Riddle University and is currently completing his MBA in
management.
C/Tech Sgt Jackie Farber
AFJROTC AL-941
AL-941 Welcomes
Sergeant Thomas!
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My last visit at Bear Creek was in 2010, my
sophomore year. This journey gave me an
opportunity to make more friends throughout the
year. It also brought my mother and I closer together.
I thought the two-day trip without technology would
be hard to do; I personally did not think I could do it.
However, by keeping my mind occupied throughout
the day, I did not have time to think about
technology. The food was pretty good. It was a
pleasure for me to be able to have this experience,
even though I always end up with a cold on that
Sunday when we come back. This year I’m quite
excited to go, and I cannot wait to be alone with
nature. I am excited for all the activities that are
planned for us, for the food, and for our skits. I am
also excited to have fun, to have an opportunity to
meet new people, and to get closer to some other
individuals that are in ROTC. As a senior this year,
this will be my last opportunity to go to Bear Creek,
and I hope to make the best of it.
C/Senior Master Sergeant Nevada Belin
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Huntsville High School AL- 941
AFJROTC’s PT Team is a physical fitness
team that participates in benefit runs and
Physical training competitions. During the
year there are several runs including the
upcoming Krispy Kreme Run and the
Auburn Marine Corps Mud run. The PT
Team meets three to four times a week.
On an average day the team runs, does
simple work outs, and participates in team
building exercises. Every work out is
done to prepare for competitions and to
push each other into better physical
fitness. During the year there are several
PT Competitions. A few of them are
shared with the Drill Team. At these
competitions the team competes with
JROTC units in Northern Alabama
including those from Johnson and
Grissom High Schools. The purpose of the
PT competitions is to see which school’s
JROTC unit is the most physically fit. C/2nd Lt. Brandon Wagner
Bear Creek
The Special Olympics is
something that the Huntsville High
AFJROTC takes pride in helping
each year. This year’s Special
Olympics will be held on Tuesday,
October 23, 2012. Serving the
Special Olympics is something that
is fun, enlightening, and gives back
to the community. The mission of
AFJROTC is, “To develop citizens
of character, dedicated to serving
their nation and community.” The
Cadets that help truly experience
something new and apply it to
complete the mission of
AFJROTC.
PT Team
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Recently the Huntsville High School Honor Guard,
also known as the Saber Team, participated in the presentation
of the homecoming court at the homecoming football game.
This team also performs during the annual JROTC Military
Ball. C/Tech Sgt Natalie Seavers and C/CMSgt Kaitlyn Nash
October 2012
Cyber Patriot
Honor Guard
.
This year’s Cyber Patriot Team
is ready to go. They recently
participated in a Practice Round for
their first competition on October 1st.
The first round of their national
competition will begin November 2.
They hope to exceed their
achievements from the previous year,
including placing 2nd world-wide in
Round 2 of competition, with the help
of new members. New members
include Roger Cardenas, Dylan
Munroe, Jasmine Price, and John
Widner. They will be working with
experienced members Jackie Farber,
Nathaniel Trudeau, and Nick Hawke,
commanded by Rachel Stough.
Together, all participants will
efficiently secure computer
vulnerabilities against oncoming cyber-
attacks. Already cadets are showing
enthusiastic participation and
determination, making the outlook
positive for the oncoming challenges.
Cadets learn most of the material
without the instruction of adults.
However, the team does receive
assistance from mentors including, but
not limited to, Jeff Baker and John
Stough. That being said, these cadets
“have what it takes.”
C/1st Lt. Rachel Stough
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HHS PTSA BOARD and COMMITTEE CHAIRS 2012-2013
PRESIDENT LISA MILLER [email protected]
1ST VICE PRESIDENT/PROGRAMS KARI SMITH [email protected]
CO-2ND VICE PRESIDENTS/MEMBERSHIP SHELLEY DELAY [email protected]
LAURA MCCOWN [email protected]
SECRETARY AMY HARBARGER TREASURER CAROLE HAMM [email protected]
PARLIAMENTARIAN TABBY RAGLAND PRINCIPAL MARK MINCHER FACULTY REPS RON BEAN
BECKY LAMBERT STUDENT COUNCIL PRESIDENT BRANDON HONEYWELL STUDENT COUNCIL SPONSORS AMBER HALL REP TO CITY PTSA COUNCIL AMY CORNELIUS COMMITTEE CHAIRS BACCALAUREATE LIBBY SMITH BUILDING AND GROUNDS SANDRA BARRETT
TAFFY AND ALEX MATHENY
CHARACTER EDUCATION LAURA CRAGON CLINIC LIAISON BONNIE BATSON CULTURAL ARTS/REFLECTIONS BEVERLY ELLISON DIRECTORY GERI BROWN HEALTH AND SAFETY MICHELLE PACKARD HISTORIAN/PTA-AWARDS NANCY FARRIS HISTORIAN--SCRAPBOOK SHARON GARTRELL HOSPITALITY HOLLY BUTLER
TALITHA YOKLEY
LEGISLATIVE LISA PARKER MEMBERSHIP DATA LORI DENDY
LYNNE REYNOLDS
MEMBERSHIP – DONATION LETTERS AND RAFFLE CAROLYN BAKKE
LAURA ANDERSON
ANGELA SCHMELLING
NEWSLETTER CARMEN THOMPSON
KRIS VALENTINE
NOMINATING EVEY ROUSE SCHOLASTIC WENDY TUCKER STUDENT ACTIVITIES KAREN KIMBROUGH SUMMER READING BOOK SALES JULIE MALONE SUMMER WORKSHOPS BETH MOORE SUNSHINE PATRICIA MCCARTER TECHNOLOGY SUSAN & STEVE SOLOMON VOLUNTEERS ANNETTE BIRCHFIELD
KRIS VALENTINE
REGISTRATION COORDINATOR MELINDA ANDERSON
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