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Accredited by North Central Association
Algonac High School
5200 Taft Road
Algonac, MI 48001
Muskrats
I.B. World School
(810) 794-4911
March 2015
Letter from the Principal
Upcoming Events
March 27
Half Day - Students - Every
Class period will be held
that day (shortened times)
Dear Parents and Community,
April 3-10
Spring Break—No School
April 25
Prom—7:00-11:00 p.m.
May 2
Muskrat Classic @ AHS
May 14
Spring Choir Concert
7:00 p.m.—AMS Auditorium
Hopefully we will start to feel the warmth of the sun as we enter the spring season.
As we head toward the end of the year, don’t let ―Spring-itis‖ get a grip on your
children! It is very important that the students stay focused. In fact, grades earned
during the freshman year can eventually affect getting into the college or university
of their choice. The better the grades, the better the options. Finish Strong!
May 15
Track Regionals @ AHS
May 18
Parent Advisory 9:30 a.m.
May 21
Drama Production—
―Peter Pan‖ - 7:00 p.m.
Algonquin MS Auditorium—
Tickets: $4 each
May 22
Last Senior TEC day
May 25
Memorial Day—
No School
May 28
Band Spring Concert
& Awards—7:00 p.m.
May 27
Senior Exams—5, 6
May 28
Senior Exams—3, 4
Lastly, the juniors have just completed taking the ACT and Work Keys test. After
spring break, the juniors will have to take the M-Step assessment that focuses on the
Michigan specific standards and benchmarks. It is very important that the juniors
take these assessments. The state requires that we test 95% of all of our testing
student body. If the school fails to meet the 95% participation, it could lead to being
labeled a priority school. The testing schedule will be as follows:
May 29
Senior Exams—1, 2
Last Senior Day
M-Step:
June 4
Graduation Practice—1 pm
Tuesday, April 14: Reading Assessment
June 5
Senior Awards—8:00 a.m.
Graduation—6:00 p.m.
Last Junior TEC Day
Thursday, April 16: Science Assessment
June 10
1/2 day—Exams 6,5,4
June 11
1/2 day—Exams 3,2,1
Last day for Students/Staff
As the end of the year approaches, it also means that we are already planning for
next year. Many changes are happening due to the district consolidation. I truly
believe in Dr. Strycker’s vision of an Algonac ―family‖. Moving to a 7-12 Junior/
Senior High will reduce the amount of transitions that our students will go through,
increase the time for staff and students to build relationships, and provide more
opportunities for staff to collaborate together to streamline curriculum and share
successful strategies. We will continue to hold events during the evening and the
day for students and parents to become more familiar with the building. We also will
continue to share information as we get closer to the new school year. If you have
any questions, concerns or ideas about the transition, please contact me at the
school. I would love to hear your thoughts!
Tuesday, April 21: Math Assessment
Thursday, April 23: Social Studies Assessment
School on all testing days will be full days. Hours will be adjusted during the day to
accommodate the testing windows. If you have any questions about the testing, feel
free to contact me.
I wish everyone a wonderful and sunny spring.
Your Principal,
Ryan Melrose
Algonac High School
Counseling Center News
Counseling Center News
Community Foundation of St. Clair County scholarship applications are available at their website http://
www.stclairfoundation.org/scholarships.
The Community Foundation of St. Clair County administers a variety of scholarship funds. The
scholarship funds were established by individuals and organizations wanting to assist students
in obtaining a college or vocational education.
Each scholarship fund has specific criteria defined by the donor when the fund was established.
Criteria for each fund has been provided to your high school guidance counselor, career resource center, financial aid office, or the contact person listed for each scholarship. You can
also view and/or print the criteria and application for many of these scholarship funds below
by visiting the individual fund pages. Deadline for these was March 20, 2015.
Scheduling - 9th - 11th grade students are currently working with Mrs. Karen Blair, HS Counselor, to select
classes for the next school year (2015/16). The AHS Course Catalog and Course Offerings can be found at the
school website. Parents will be able to view and make changes to student’s course requests through Family Access
via Skyward.
CAREER FAIR DAY
May 20th will be a Career Fair Day at Algonac HS. All Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors will report during their
English classes. Mrs. Shannon Kelly, AHS Career Advisor, is working hard to get a lot of different careers represented on that day. Representatives who will be coming will be speaking with our students about high school academics, college and what it's like to be in the career that they are working in.
COLLEGE DAY
May 21, 2015 is going to be College Day at AHS. Lexi Michalski, AHS College Advisor, is currently reaching out to
colleges to come on that day and spend the day here to meet with our Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors. The
students will come down during their Math classes. By having college day right after career fair day, we hope to
make it relevant for our students. The goal is to provide them with different careers and different colleges where
they can pursue that career.
If you have any questions about either event, please feel free to e-mail me or call me!
Shannon Kelly
kelly.shannon@sccresa.org 810-794-4911 EXT: 1281
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Counseling Center News (Continued)
FAFSA Frenzy!
Has your Muskrat submitted their FAFSA (Free Application for
Federal Student Aid) yet? As of March 1st, 58% of all Seniors
had submitted their FAFSA. Every Senior should submit a
FAFSA. Our school’s goal is to reach 70% by June 1st.
FAFSA Facts and Myths
Myth: I make too much money for my child to get any money.
Fact: First, there is no income limit on who is eligible for FAFSA money. Second, income is not the only factor in
deciding what types of aid might be offered to a student. Some other factors include how many people you have
in your household, the number of people in college, and more. The only way to know exactly how much your student might qualify for in aid is to submit a FAFSA. Furthermore, grants, scholarships, work study, and loans are all
considered to be financial aid. Even if your student only qualifies for loans, they do not have to accept those loans.
Myth: If my student submits a FAFSA, they have to take the money.
Fact: FAFSA money is offered to students. There is no requirement that they have to accept it. This means that a
student can choose to reject any FAFSA money, including loans, with no consequence. Therefore, there is no
downside to filing the FAFSA!
Myth: My student will get more if I do not provide my tax information on the FAFSA.
Fact: You are actually hurting your student if you refuse to provide your tax information on the FAFSA. Students
who are not able to provide their parent’s tax information are offered only loans. These loans are uncapped and
mostly unsubsidized. This means that almost all of the loans offered to your student would start accruing interest
as soon as they are taken out.
Myth: I need my 2014 tax information to file the FAFSA.
Fact: You can use your 2013 tax return information as long as you go back and adjust the information provided
on your FAFSA once you get the new information.
Myth: My child is going into the military or an apprenticeship; therefore, I do not need to submit the FAFSA.
Fact: Think of the FAFSA as a backup plan. Worst case scenario, if something goes wrong, your student is injured,
does not get the job, or changes their mind, they are going to want to have filled out the FAFSA if they end up
wanting or needing to go to college.
Myth: My student is going to a technical school, and does not need the FAFSA.
Fact: Technical schools accept FAFSA money. They are very expensive and would be difficult to pay for without
FAFSA money.
If you have any questions about or need help with the FAFSA, please feel free to contact the College Adviser, Ms.
Michalski via email (alexandra.michalski@acsk12.us), phone (810-794-4911 ext 1277), or twitter @ahs_cac.
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Algonac High School
News around the School
Applications being accepted for Pickerel Tournament Queen
Competition
The Algonac Lions have dropped off applications for the 2015 Pickerel Queen and
Court! Registration forms for any interested female student currently in their junior
year at AHS are on the counter in the Student Services Office. Registration forms are
to be completed and turned in by Wednesday, March 25, 2015. All registrants are to
participate in a brief introductory meeting at the Algonac Lions Club on April 15,
2015 at 6:00 p.m. This meeting will include dinner for all applicants (applicants only
please, no family members). At the introductory meeting, the ladies should be prepared to give a brief speech about themselves and their future plans after graduation.
Pickerel Tournament Queen & Court
2012
Prom 2015
Prom 2015will be held at The Memory Room, 20690 Hall Road,
Clinton Township, Michigan.
When:
April 25, 2015
Time:
Prom begins at 7:00 p.m. and will last until 11:00 p.m.
Dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m.
Cost is $35.00 a person and includes dinner.
Last day to purchase tickets is Monday, April 20, 2015. Guest passes must be obtained before purchasing
ticket.
AHS TRIP TO PARIS & D-DAY
BEACHES THIS SUMMER!
French Teacher, Carol Bokhari, is organizing a trip to France in June 2015. Highlights of
the 8-day trip include famous Parisian monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de
Triomphe and the Cathedral of Notre Dame. The group will tour the Louvre museum,
the famous Paris Opera House and the Palace of Versailles. Another highlight of the trip
is 3 days in Normandy with visits to the D-Day Beaches and the American WWII Cemetery.
The cost of the trip includes airfare, hotel, breakfast and dinner, all transportation in
France and entrance fees to all sites included in the tour. The trip is open to all AHS
students and their families.
If you are interested, please contact Carol Bokhari AS SOON AS POSSIBLE at:
cbokhari@acsk12.us or 810-794-4911, Ext. 3232.
YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS OUT ON THIS ONCE-IN-A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY!
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AHS Choir News
AHS Concert Choir at MSVMA District Solo
& Ensemble Festival
On January 28, 2015, Algonac High School Concert Choir
participated in the Michigan School Vocal Music Association District Solo & Ensemble Festival held at Chippewa
Valley High School. Choirs from various high schools, as
well as soloists, perform pieces for adjudicators and then are given a rating that possibly allows them
to proceed to the State level.
Students are judged based upon six categories; tonal beauty, breath, musical elements, language elements, interpretation and presentation.
State Solo & Ensemble will be held this month and will be hosted by Avondale High School. State
level competition offers the extra challenge of requiring singers to sight-read as part of their overall
score.
The results of Algonac High School’s vocal entries are as follows:
Alana McKeown, solo performance, State Festival qualified
Sondra Tercha, solo performance, State Festival qualified
Congratulations to all who participated and good luck at States on Saturday, March 28th!
News from the Office
Requesting Student Homework
Parents should call to request a student’s homework if the student has
missed two or more days. Students are
always given as many days that they
were absent to make up assignments
missed while they were out.
When requesting work for a student,
please ask for it as early as possible in
the beginning of the day so that teachers have sufficient time to get it ready
for pick-up in the afternoon.
Reminder:
We do not interrupt teaching
time to give students items
that they have left at home or
to give them food or drinks.
We will call them down at
the end of the hour, after the
bell rings to give them these
items. If parents bring in
medication to give to their
child, we will call into the
classroom so that the parent
can administer it.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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Algonac High School
National Honor Society News
National Honor Society students have been volunteering
to coach elementary science
Olympiad teams (see back page
for picture); babysitting at the
elementary parent advisory
meetings; volunteering to help
rotary prepare and deliver
meals to the elderly in our community (see pictures this page).
Jon Moreton and Mike
Vernier (background) help
with Rotary meals.
Our second American Red Cross
blood drive of the 2014-15
school year was held on Tuesday, March 17, 2015.
IB Students Visit Holocaust Memorial
IB Students Visit Holocaust Memorial
On March 19th, members of the IB world history and psychology classes
attended a field trip to the Holocaust Memorial located in Farmington
Hills. While there, students took a guided tour in which they learned more
about the holocaust and the Jewish religion. One of the displays which
really grabbed the students’ attention was a box car from one of the trains
that was used to ship Jewish prisoners to the death
camps. After the tour,
students were able to
hear a holocaust survivor
tell his story of how he
and his family were able
to escape the death
camps.
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(L-R): Jason Moehlman, Katie
Kracht and Jon Moreton
dishing out salads
Algonac High School
SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
SADD Sponsors “5th Quarter Event”
On March 5th, after the boys’
basketball game, AHS held a 5th
Quarter event, which lasted until
10:45 p.m. The event was sponsored by AHS SADD (Students
Against Destructive Decisions)
group.
The event was organized by Lisa
Burns (AHS Teacher & SADD
Advisor) and Hannah Levise
(AHS Senior & SADD President).
There was a $2 admission which
included tickets for pizza, pop,
and a cake walk.
Events included: corn toss, Just
Dance, poker room, various card
and board games and Jumbo Jenga
(see pictures below.)
78 students, 9 teachers (Ms.
Burns, Mr. Viney, Mr. Simms, Ms.
Urban, Mr. Lucka, Mr. Kiehler, Mr.
Corbat, Mrs. Derra, and Mrs.
Blair) and one parent attended the
event.
Students asked Ms. Burns when
the next event is planned. SADD
is planning a similar event in May
that will be held outdoors once
the weather cooperates.
Everyone had a great time! Students and teachers all agreed that
it was a very entertaining event.
Students show off their dance moves with Just Dance
Mr. Simms and Mr. Viney playing poker with a group of students
Pizza and Pop - Refreshments for the evening
Trying their skill at Jumbo ―Jenga‖
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News from the Athletic Department
Competitive Cheer - Strong Finish
The Algonac Varsity Competitive Cheerleaders finished their record-breaking
season in February. The
girls finished 3rd overall in
the BWAC. This is the best
finish in the history of competitive cheer at AHS.
The girls also
placed first at the
Capac Invitational
and the Shorian
Invitational. They
scored higher than
any other AHS
competitive cheer
team and continually improved their
scores throughout the
season. Several times
throughout the season
they had a top 10
score on the Michigan
Competitive Cheerleading website. This
means they were in
the top 10 out of
every Division 3
school.
Shown L-R: Coach Julia McKee, Megan
Mytinger, Kayla Hopkins, Coach Minna Turrell, Alyssa Pickard, Megan Thomas, and
Danielle Saums
The team was led by 5 seniors who had a tremendous
impact on the success of the
team this season. They are
Kayla Hopkins, Megan
Mytinger, Alyssa Pickard,
Danielle Saums, and Megan
Thomas. The Varsity Competitive Cheer Team is
coached by Minna Turrell
and Julia McKee. Congratulations on an outstanding
season, ladies!
College-Bound Athletes
Parents of athletes that are
considering participation in college athletics are strongly encouraged to visit the NCAA
Clearing House web-site for
rules and regulations regarding
eligibility.
The web-site is
http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/
NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp . Please
note…it is vital that prospective
athletes pass all of their core
classes. If an athlete is in jeopardy of not passing a core class
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they should immediately make
contact with the athletic director
or school counselor to begin a
course of action.
Failing a core class may jeopardize
an athlete’s ability to be able to
participate in college athletics.
The NCAA Clearing House
(necessary for participation at the
DI and DII levels) has strict guidelines on the format of credit recovery courses. Traditional credit recovery formats may not be ac-
cepted by the NCAA Clearing
House, making it essential for a
customized plan to be developed
in the case of core course failures.
Algonac High School
News from the Athletic Department
Muskrats Complete Successful Wrestling Season
Algonac’s wrestling team completed their most successful season in recent
years. The team finished in 3rd place in the extremely tough BWAC conference, which is their best finish in years. They also placed near the top at every
tournament they wrestled in this year, including winning the Shepherd Bluejay
Brawl.
5 Wrestlers who qualified
for Regionals:
Casey Pruitt
Andre Bourlier
Shane Asselin
Nick Sanford
Josh Poole
The Muskrats capped off their season by winning another district title (their
2nd in 3 years) before being eliminated at regionals by the state champion
Richmond Blue Devils. Individually, a lot of the Muskrats enjoyed really successful seasons. Five of our Muskrats
placed in the top 4 at Districts, to qualify for Regionals. See box at right for their names.
Brian Ranger
Head Varsity Wrestling Coach
Great job, Muskrats!
We also had 7 wrestlers
named all-conference:
Shane Asselin
Andre Bourlier
Robert Jewell
Keagen Ludowese
Paine Marchwinski
Casey Pruitt
Nick Sanford
Check out the AHS
Athletic Department Website:
www.algonac.k12.mi.us
Algonac High School
Athletic Department
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Algonac High School
AHS Alumnus—Samantha Russell
Samantha Russell Receives Grant for Creativity
Samantha Russell, whose
hand is pictured at left on
the cover of Wayne State
University’s Winter 2015
Newsletter, was selected to
participate in the Wayne
State University Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP), a
grant-based program for
either a research or creative project.
“I was the only
awarded art student
in a sea of scientists
and engineers.” —
Samantha Russell
Samantha was granted
$2,300 for her proposed
project Neo-Plastic: A Reenvisioning of Materials Past.
In her project, she experimented with new plasticbased materials and also
with materials with which
she had previously worked
and was familiar.
grant recipient could apply
for a chance to present
their research project at
the Wayne State University
UROP Conference which
took place at the McGregor
Memorial Conference Center on November 14, 2014.
Samantha’s ―poster presentation‖ was a display of
sculptures she produced as
part of her research. Requirements for the presentation were to display and
explain their research to
those inquiring, which included the judge who was
rating the presentations.
She not only was awarded
one of the six awards offered to those who presented, but scored the highest overall.
Once the grant project was
completed, each UROP
Samantha’s work was included in the Members Only
exhibition at Whitdel Arts
from July 11 thru August 9,
2014, and the exhibition If
You Build It, They Will Come
at the Detroit Artists Market held August 1st thru
29th. Her piece, Because,
was selected and displayed
at the 6th Street Bridge
Park during ArtPrize 2014, in
Grand Rapids, Michigan
(September 24—October
12, 2014).
Samantha Russell graduated
from Algonac High School
in 2002 and will graduate
from Wayne State University in May 2015 with a
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She will be pursuing a
Masters of Fine Arts degree
from the University of Minnesota.
Senior All Night Party 2015
SANP meetings for April and May are as follows: Monday, April 20; Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19, and 26. Meetings are in the media
center (library) at AHS at 7:00 p.m. Please come to help plan this quickly upcoming party! The senior all night party is Saturday,
June 6th, in the evening at Algonac High School. (Graduation is Friday, June 5 th at 6:00 p.m.)
Upcoming fundraiser information:
Chuck & Dave’s Salsa, Dips, Hummus and Chips - This fundraiser has officially started with
order forms and money due on April 13, the first day back after Spring Break. We decided to start it early so that selling could
begin before many leave for Spring Break vacation. The latest day the forms and money may be turned in is Wednesday, April
15, 2015. Delivery date will be Thursday, April 23 at AHS – time to be determined. Orders must be picked up at this time as
the salsa, etc. must be refrigerated. ANY SENIOR WHO WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THE SANP AND DID NOT SELL LOTTERY RAFFLE TICKETS TO HELP PAY FOR THEIR $125 PARTY FEE, WILL BE ABLE TO HAVE 50% OF THEIR CHIPS AND
SALSA PROFIT HELP PAY FOR THEIR FEE (i.e. sell $100, $50 will go towards your $125; sell $200, $100 will go towards your
$125). This stuff is delicious and is very easy to sell! Chuck & Dave’s order forms and information are attached to the AHS
morning announcements.
Mother’s Day Flower Sale – Late April, early May. This is a local sale through Treasured Gardens in Algonac. Porch pots and
hanging baskets will be ordered and delivered in time for Mother’s Day on May 10.
Please send in your student’s admission ticket/permission slip (attached to AHS announcements) and the $25
deposit (cash or check made payable to AHS SANP) as soon as possible, if you have not done so already. We
must have these to determine how many students are planning to attend the SANP.
Any questions, please contact any of the following senior parents: Judy Vernier (586)206-7163, Tonya Musson (810)278-8084,
Wanda Graham (810)531-2375, Renee Wilson (810)240-2435, Karen Van Buren Abbott (586)-291-2289 or Julie Mytinger (810)
335-4388.
Please visit our Facebook page, ―Algonac Class of 2015 Senior All Night Party‖, for up-to-date information.
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Algonac High School
Need a Job During the Summer?
Temporary Summer Employment for
The following positions will be
available for summer employment
with the Algonac Community
Schools:
Moving Crew—Must be work
permit eligible—4 positions
Cleaning Crew—Must be work
permit eligible—4 positions
Grass Crew—Must be at least
18 years old—2 positions
Grass crew will cut grass and
trim around the district buildings.
In the event of rain, grass crew
will join the cleaning crew at a
site to be determined or will assist with moving as determined.
Please complete an employment
application (available online at
the District website:
www.algonac.k12.mi.us) and return by April 2, 2015 to:
Moving/Cleaning crews will move
materials or clean rooms and
equipment as directed.
Algonac Community Schools
Central Office
Pay rate: $8.15 per hour
1216 St. Clair Blvd.
Algonac, MI 48004
Attention: Summer Employment
Algonac State Park—A Great Place to Work
Algonac State Park has
1,450 beautiful acres with
296 campsites and a halfmile of St. Clair River
frontage. The park is
open all year for a variety
of activities.
The park features both
an archery range and trap
shooting range, and also
has 4-1/2 miles of hiking
trails. They maintain five
boating access sites.
Summer employment is
available with an opportunity to work up to
1,040 hours. These are
great jobs for college
students or recent high
school graduates looking
to earn tuition money.
Individuals who are looking to re-enter the workforce, and seniors/
retirees looking to be
more active during the
warmer months are welcome to apply as well.
Enjoy the outdoors and
promote positive interaction with visitors. Job responsibilities may include:
interaction with the general
public, handling permit sales
in the visitor contact
booth, performing campground duties, mowing,
trail maintenance, landscaping, and janitorial duties.
Candidates should be 18
years of age and older. And
willing to work weekends,
evenings and holidays.
Why is Algonac State Park a Great Place
to Work?
Opportunity for skill development
Dynamic people
Team-oriented environment
Beautiful location
Customer service opportunities
Applications are taken year
-round. Wages start at
$8.20/hour.
For more information on
Summer Worker positions
or to submit your resume,
please call 810-765-5605.
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Algonac High School
News from Algonac Bands
MSBOA District 16 Band & Orchestra Festival
On Saturday, March 14th
the AHS Symphonic Band
performed at Anchor Bay
High School. The performance was during the
MSBOA District 16 Band
& Orchestra Festival,
which is held annually.
Bands perform three
songs on stage for a
panel of three judges.
One song must be a
march, one must come
from a list of songs for
the class the band is entered in by school size,
and one can be freely
chosen by the director.
After performing on
stage, the band goes to a
different room and participates in the sightreading portion: the
band is given a piece of
music that they have not
seen before and has 5
minutes to prepare it by
talking, singing, etc. but
without playing their instruments. At the end of
the 5 minutes the band
performs that piece for
the sight reading judge
who grades them simi-
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larly to the concert
judges but also factors in
the quality of their
preparation time.
Each judge uses a rubriclike report card to grade
each band in the areas
Tone Quality, Intonation,
Rhythm, Technique, and
Interpretation. Each category is given a letter
grade from A to E. The
five letter grades are
then averaged into a final
grade which is converted
into a roman numeral. An
average grade of A or Aconverts to a “I”, an average grade of B+, B, or Bconverts to a “II” and so
on. The three concert
judges’ grades are averaged together to give a
Final Concert Rating, and
this rating is averaged
with the Sight Reading
rating to provide
an overall Final
Rating. Bands
can earn a Final
Rating as low as
a 5 and as high
as a 1. Bands
earning a Final
Rating of 2 receive red medals and a wall
plaque. Bands earning a
Final Rating of 1 receive
blue medals, a wall plaque,
and are qualified to participate in the State Band and
Orchestra Festival in late
April.
After Algonac’s scores were
totaled up, the Symphonic
Band received a 2 rating in
concert performance and a
1 rating in sight-reading,
averaging out to an overall
2 Final Rating. Congratulations to the members of
the AHS Symphonic Band
on their fine performance!
“Congratulations to our
outstanding musicians!”
- - Mr. Robert Gras,
Algonac School Bands
Director
Algonac High School
News from Algonac Bands (Continued)
MSBOA District 16 High School Honors Band
On Saturday, March
28th thru Tuesday
March 31st two
Algonac HS Symphonic
Band members will
participate in the annual MSBOA District 16
High School Honors
Band. Directors from
over 100 schools nominate students for this
group and students are
chosen based on director recommendation,
experience, and solo &
ensemble festival participation.
There are two bands
formed that will rehearse over the weekend and then give a
performance on Tuesday evening: a band of
9th and 10th grade students, and a band of
11th and 12th grade
students. The 9/10
band will be conducted
by Andrea Brown from
the University of Michigan and the 11/12
band will be conducted
by Jeff Gershman from
State Solo & Ensemble Festival
Capitol University
(formerly from IU).
Representing Algonac in
the 9th/10th grade
band this year will be
Yvette Zewatski, a freshman baritone player.
Representing Algonac in
the 11th/12th grade
band will be Kaitlyn
Fuhrman, a junior tenor
saxophonist. Congratulations on being chosen
to represent the Muskrats.
Students are chosen
based on director
recommendation,
experience, and solo &
ensemble festival
participation.
On Saturday, March 21st four Algonac HS band students participated in the MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble Festival. These students earned this honor by receiving a First Division Rating on their events at the
District 16 Solo & Ensemble Festival held in late January. The students and their results are as follows:
Madeline Meldrum: snare drum solo – First Division/
blue medal
Yvonne Tirakian and Abigail Nutter: clarinet duet –
First Division rating/blue medal
Yvonne Tirakian, Abigail Nutter, Faith White: clarinet
trio – First Division rating/blue medal
Yvonne Tirakioan, Faith White,
Abigail Nutter—at MSBOA State
Solo & Ensemble Festival
Yvonne Tirakian: clarinet proficiency level 1 (solo) –
Second Division rating/red medal
Congratulations to our outstanding musicians!
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Other News
National Honor Society—1st Annual Color Out Cancer Run
Algonac High School National Honor Society will be hosting
the 1st Annual Color Out Cancer Run on Saturday, May 16,
2015. Registration will take place at the high school on the
following dates:
Saturday, March 21st
Saturday, March 28th
Saturday, April 18th
Saturday, April 25th
All registration times are from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Price: $25.00 per person (includes: T-shirt, bandana and personal pack of powder). This is planned to be a fun
family event! Bring the kids! One child (age 4-14) free per family. No need to run; you can walk if you choose.
Individuals 18 or younger will need parental consent.
There will be a Party in the Park at the finish line in Clay Township Park, which includes food, drinks, music,
raffle tickets and HUGE prizes! There will be guest speakers there to tell their cancer story.
All proceeds will go to C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital.
Questions? Contact Jonathan Moreton at jonathan.moreton@algmuskrats.org
NHS Students Coach
Science Olympiad
National Honor Society Students help
to coach elementary students with
Science Olympiad.
Pictured at right is Samantha Pruitt,
helping C.J. Strickland, a student at
Algonac Elementary School, prepare
for Science Olympiad competitions.
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Attendance Line
Dial Algonac High School at
(810) 794-4911, and PRESS
OPTION 1, which is the
Attendance Line.
Please leave the following information when reporting your student absent and be sure to speak
clearly:
1. Name of student
2. Reason student is absent
3. Parent/Guardian name