The first Friday of each month, NJSHS has a Good News assembly to highlight some of the good things that have happened involving our students. News items are submitted by teachers. Here is what happened at the Oct. 4 assembly, presented by Principal Andrew Korman.
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We have another post-secondary acceptance worth mentioning: Senior Eva Moccia was accepted into culinary school in Florence, Italy. Congratulations!
We had several students participate in programs over the summer that are worthy of recognition. American Legion Boys State and Girls State are among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for U.S. high school students. The week-long program gathers young men and women from across the state to participate in the mock operation of local, county, and state government. Newmarket High School was fortunate to be able to send two of our own. Senior Maya Byrnes represented NHS at Girls State this past summer, and senior Melkato Swanson represented NHS at Boy's State this past summer. Congratulations!
We were also lucky to have one of our students attend the St.Pauls' advanced studies program for 5 weeks over the summer. St. Paul’s advanced studies program provides a unique, immersive and transformative program that is equal parts academic exploration, college preparation and fun. One of our seniors attended. Congratulations to senior Colin Ellis.
We also had one of our students attend the Future Leaders Institute camp at UNH for a week over the summer. Congratulations to sophomore Brennan Zhe. On the topic of Mr. Zhe, Brennan has also been nominated to represent NHS at this year's HOBY youth leadership conference. HOBY's 3 day program will be held in May and focuses on helping high school students develop personal leadership skills, group dynamics, and global citizenship. Congratulations again.
Good news isn’t just about the big things that happen over the summer or academic or athletic accolades, it’s about good things happening all around us all of the time no matter how big or small. So I’d like to recognize a few awesome students for being active community participants right here in our school, exemplifying one of the 6 pillars of our Vision of a Graduate. These students help out in various ways to keep the library media center a welcoming place for everyone. When your name is called, please stand up to be recognized.
- Mya Purcell created September's bulletin board
- Jadynn Rajda decorated the suggestion mailbox
- Becket (Yamato) Lutton has weeded and deleted hundreds of old books from the collection
- And, Jeremy Kennedy, Irish Geary, and Josh Parent have helped dust and clean many areas in the LMC
Thank you all for your dedication to our school and your hard work!
And of course good news doesn’t just happen inside our walls here at NHS, it happens in the community too so let’s recognize a few students who have done some good things in the community.
- Shout out to junior Avery Ahumada, who painted a mini art gallery displayed at the Willey House Central Park.
- Congrats to sophomore Colby Curtis, who finished in 2nd place at the 16th Annual Portsmouth 5k in support of Breast Cancer Awareness.
- And congrats to Paige Sweitzer, who got her driver’s license yesterday!
On behalf of Mrs. McGilvery, I’d like to give a public thank you to a few participants who volunteered to participate in an APUSH simulation activity. So, Jillian Long, AJ Mulligan, Savannah Jordan, and Alexandra Giacomon, Mrs. McGilvery appreciates each of you for being an active community participant and for taking a risk.
The United States Senate Youth Program Washington Week will be in Washington, D.C. during the first week of March. Two student leaders from each state will spend a week in Washington experiencing their national government in action. Spencer Bozek has been nominated by NHS staff members to apply to this year's US Senate Youth Program. Best of luck to Spencer.
Will members of the Outing Club please stand up and be recognized. Many, if not all, of these students climbed Mt. Major last month. It was an excellent start to the year getting outdoors and we look forward to continued adventures throughout the year. Special shout out to Aubrey Grow for always going above and beyond for these trips.
In other news
The Newmarket town election moderator has reached out asking for student volunteers at the polls on Nov. 5. Interested students should see Mrs. McGilvery in room 221.
The Improv Club is off to a great start with its comedy workshops on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The theme this year is The Nightmare Before Christmas. Gwen Stackpole will be using her graphic design skill to create the logo for the Season 16 t-shirts.