Choir Students Excel at UIL Solo/Ensemble

On Saturday, Feb. 25, the Hawk Choirs competed in the UIL Solo/Ensemble Competition.  We had the most students in Hawk History advance to State on May 26 & 28.  Those advancing are:

 

Class 1 Solos: 

Allison Boyer, Joseph Carter, Anne Ducate, Emma Fendesack, Denise Hunt, Joselynn (Selena) Martinez, and Melody Wansley.

Class 1 Ensembles:

Emma Fendesack, Denise Hunt, Alayna Robert     

Allison Chappelle, Camila Gomez, Clarissa Ybarra

 

Earning a Superior Rating, but not advancing to state:

Class 2 Solos making Superiors:

Ashley Alexander, Allison Chappelle, Lindsay Skelton, Kirston Thompson, Garrett Hudson, Drew Walsworth

Class 2 Ensembles:

Delaney Kearney, Hanna Shirley, Lindsay Skelton, Naomi Skevofilax, and Anne Ducat

Class 3 Solos:

Kristen Gillis, Sam Menke

Science Olympiad

Congratulations to the HHS Science Olympiad team for their outstanding work at the Galveston Regional.
The Hawks finished second overall and qualified for the State Tournament.

Event placing

1st place

Towers - Albert Felan and Miquel Zavala

Experimental Design - Peter Wood, Garrett Hoover, and Colton D'Ambra

Helicopters - Olivia Kean and David Brown

2nd Place

Chem Lab - Kennedy Hudgins and Peter Wood

Gravity Vehicle - Blake Kuempel and Albert Felan

Picture This - Michael Ashford, Weston Kimbro, and Matt Claridge

We Got Your Number - Peter Wood and Colton D'Ambra

Write It Do It - Matt Claridge and Michael Ashford

3rd Place

Microbe Mission - Kylie Wessels and Regina Palencia

Remote Sensing - Naomi Niyah and Colton D'Ambra

4th Place

Rocks and Minerals - Emily Margaretich and Emily Hannon

Helicopters - Blake Kuempel and David Resendez

Towers - Anton Nguyen and Naomi Niyah

5th Place

Anatomy and Physiology - Kylie Wessels and Smanatha Smith

Gravity Vehicle - Lance Parker and David Brown

Rocks and Minerals - Kayla Cruz and Michael Ashford

Topographic Maps - Naomi Niyah and Emily Margaretich 

Hawk Triumphs from the Past Week

Congrats to the entire speech/debate team for their work this past weekend.  In particular, special kudos go to Lindsey Butler and Janie Townsend on their success at the Harvard University Tournament of Champions. 

Members of Hawk Speech/Debate in Cambridge at the Harvard Tournament

Lindsey advanced to the octafinal round in Extemporaneous Speaking and Janie advanced to the double-octafinal round in Dramatic Interpretation.  Advancing to outrounds at this tournament is a huge accomplishment; the total number of competitors in each event was over 300 of the best students in the nation.   

Softball lost to Elgin on Tuesday, but bounced back to join Baseball and Girls Soccer on Friday by sweeping home victories in all the events.  It was a busy Friday night at HHS, but a good reminder that our spring sports are on their way to outstanding finishes.

Speaking of outstanding finishes, we had three State Finalists represent Hendrickson this weekend.  Kierra Boyce finished 4th in the state in wrestling while Aaron Overheim finished 10th in 200 Freestyle and 7th in the 500 Freestyle.  Congrats to both and know we are busy planning a way to celebrate all these notable achievements at HHS very soon.

Coach Tom Lupo prepping Kierra before she takes the mat.

Kierra in action at the Delco Center State Final

Choir in DC

Many members of the HHS Hawk Chorale spent the weekend in Washington DC to perform at the Kennedy Center for a crowd of 800, including members of the 1st family.  It was a memorable experience for all of them.  They had the opportunity to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, sing at a Military Retirement Ceremony, visit Mt. Vernon and sing at the Lincoln Memorial. 

HHS Choir Members at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

HHS Takes 1st at the Connally UIL Academic Meet

Congrats to the HHS UIL Academic Teams.  These students "placed" in their respective events this weekend.

Current Events-Coached by Kirsten Nash
Chris Davis, 1st place
Tyler Eldredge, 3rd Place
2nd Place team

Number Sense-Coached by TJ Johnson
Chris Obermier, 3rd place
Dung Nguyen, 4th place
Eric Po, 5th Place
2nd place team

Calculator Applications-Coached by TJ Johnson
Dung Nguyen, 1st Place
Helen Kruse, 4th Place
1st place  team

Mathematics-Coached by TJ Johnson
Peter Wood, 3rd place
Dung Nguyen, 2nd place 10th grader
2nd Place team

Accounting-Coached by Gail Hassell
Eric Po, 4th place
Hunter Winn 6th place
2nd place team

Social Studies-Coached by Tom Lucas
Adrian Chavez, 2nd place

Ready Writing-Coached by Kari Riemer
Madie Leon, 1st place

News Writing-Coached by Kari Riemer
Nysssa Kruse, 5th place

Feature Writing-Coached by Kari Riemer
Tyler Eldredge, 4th place

Editorial Writing-Coached by Kari Riemer
An Phung, 1st place
Nyssa Kruse, 2nd place
Keely Clarkson, 6th place

Headline Writing-Coached by Kari Riemer
Keely Clarkson, 2nd place
Madie Leon, 3rd place
2nd place Journalism team

Informative Extemp-Coached by Kirsten Nash & Haley Honey
Nicki Falaschi, 1st place
Emily Etnyre, 2nd place

Persuasive Extemp-Coached by Kirsten Nash & Haley Honey
Chris Davis, 1st place
Naomi Niyah, 3rd place
Zoi Thompson, 5th place
Danielle Williams,  6th place
1st place Speech team

Rotary Interact at HHS

The Hendrickson HS Interact Club charter presentation took place on Wednesday, Feb. 15th at the Falcon Pointe Country Club in Pflugerville. Interact is Rotary International’s service club for young people ages 12 to 18. Interact clubs are sponsored by individual Rotary clubs, which provide support and guidance, but they are self-governing and self-supporting. Currently, Hendrickson High School has 60 Interact members.

   

Each year, Interact clubs complete at least two community service projects, one of which furthers international understanding and goodwill. Through these efforts, Interactors develop a network of friendships with local and overseas clubs and learn the importance of

• Developing leadership skills and personal integrity
• Demonstrating helpfulness and respect for others
• Understanding the value of individual responsibility and hard work
• Advancing international understanding and goodwill   

Front row (l-r)

Shannon Coleman-Rotary Pflugerville President, Julia Ruiz-Rotarian,  Amanda Spradlin-Secretary, Taylor Padgett-Director, Mary Shirley-Vice President, Anisa Ruiz-President, Devin Padavil-HHS Principal.

 

Back row (l-r)

Julian Grant-District #5870 Rotaract Chair, Ms. Sheila Hawkins-Bucklew, Terry Sheneman-HHS Rotary Interact Sponsor, Avery Eckert-Treasurer, Tyler Anker-Director, Carroll Sharp-District #5870 Interact Chair, Charles Dupre-PISD Superintendent.

State Bound Hawks!

We've got some pretty exciting news in the world of Hawk Athletics.

Kierra Boyce and Andrey Diaz took 1st and 2nd repectively at the Regional Wrestling meet.  Both young ladies will be advancing to the state tournament.

Swimmer Aaron Overheim has qualified for the state swim meet in the 200 and 500 Freestyle.

Congrats to these three students for this incredible accomplishment.

Swimmer Aaron Overheim, Wrestlers Kierra Boyce and Andrey Diaz

Speech/Debate Triumphs (again)

HHS Students competed yesterday in the UIL CX District meet hosted here at Hendrickson.  Our teams swept the top three district spots.  Individual Results are as follows:

 

Co-Champions:  Maggie Solice / Andrew Barron and Travis Tiffany / Peter Wood

3rd Place:  Pedro Segura / Samantha Hentosh

 

The teams of Maggie/Andrew and Travis/Peter will represent Hendrickson and our district at the UIL State CX meet on March 16-17 at UT.

 

Also, congrats to HHS Speech/Debate Sponsor Kirsten Nash.  She has earned the distinction of "First Diamond Coach" by the National Forensic League.  This is quite an honor in the speech/debate world, a part of which is growing rapidly at Hendrickson.

Teen Dating Violence Week

As the father of two, one being a girl, I'm not particularly excited about the idea of students "dating."  Frankly, when it comes to "dating," my view is that it should not be allowed until the teen years are over.  Unfortunately, the rest of the world does not necessarily share my view on that...and I doubt my kids will either.

In order to help promote the idea of healthy relationships, all PISD high schools are promoting "Teen Dating Violence Awareness Week."  The message of this week is essentially that students should not be in relationships that are controlling, harmful, or demeaning.

Here is a video made by one of our own students this week.

You can also go to http://www.loveisrespect.org/ for more info and resources behind this week.

Wednesday night at PHS Fine Arts Center from 7-8:30, there will be a community event to share student products, enjoy the good company of others, and distribute resources/information.

Tables are set up at all lunches to promote the week and distribute information.

HHS Teacher/Humanitarian of the Year

Each year, HHS awards two awards to honor their exemplary service to Hendrickson students and staff.  The Teacher of the Year is the individual that puts in the kind of effort and dedication that results in an outstanding learning environment while being a top-notch "team player."  This year's Teacher of the Year is Chemistry Instructor Lymari Hazen.


The Humanitarian of the Year is the individual committed to serving others through all their words and actions.  The HHS Humanitarian of the Year is Ms. Valorie Carson.  Congrats to both of these deserving educators!

February Updates

If you were around the campus on Friday around 8PM, you would have seen the faculty and student parking lots completely packed.  It was surreal to see the school that full during such a late hour, but it was a good reminder of how active our students/parents are within our school.  There was a basketball game vs. Cedar Ridge, Girls Soccer vs. Connally (an 6-0 win), and the Fine Arts production of Hairspray.

If you got to make it out to Hairspray, I'm sure you were as impressed as I was.  Directors Michael Fisher, Nicole Malone (along with the help of teachers Haley Honey, David Duffy, and Eddie Lopez) turned out an amazing performance with a huge crew and cast.  It is just another reason we are proud to call ourselves Hawks.  Check out the video and a couple of other scenes from this week.

The cafeteria before the school day starts on a typical morning.

"Respect Week"

In an effort to honor the positive student culture at HHS, we are celebrating "Respect Week" this coming week beginning February 6th.  Here are the themes!

Monday:  Respect Your Differences (students can wear mis-matched clothing)
Respect Challenge:  Introduce yourself to someone you've never met.

Tuesday:  Respect Your Friends (students can dress with friends as twins)
Respect Challenge:  Tell one of your friends one thing you admire about them.

Wednesday:  Respect Your Future (dress in clothes that reflect your future profession/goal)
Respect Challenge:  Tell a staff member or good friend your goals/hopes/dreams for the future.

Thursday:  Respect Your Character (students may dress as a favorite positive character)
Respect Challenge:  No Gossip Day

Friday:  Respect Your School (wear Navy/Silver)
Respect Challenge:  Tell a Principal/Counselor one things we can do to make HHS an even better school or do one deed that makes the school/atmosphere even more positive.

Advanced Placement Tests/Registration Info

In general, scores of 3 or better on an AP exam earn students college credit, depending on the program.  Adjusting to a new state funding scheme, we originally sent out some incorrect information on Advanced Placement exams and costs.  Here is the final, FINAL update on AP stuff.

Registration Opens on February 13th through Ms. Sharon Pulattie (11th grade counselor).
Costs:$67 per test.  $15 for those qualifying for Free/Reduced Lunch. 
Advanced Placement Prep Sessions Sponsored by PISD Teachers:
AP English Mock Exam @ HHS on Saturday, February 25th
AP Social Studies Prep @ HHS on Saturday, March 3rd
AP Spanish Prep @ PMS on Saturday, March 24th
AP Math and ELA Prep @ PHS on Saturday, March 31st
AP Science Prep @ CHS on Saturday, April 14th
AP Math @ PHS on Saturday, April 28th

Signing Day Highlights

Signing day is a national event where student-athletes sign scholarship papers to play for colleges and universities. This year, we had several students sign to play for many great schools. In addition to being strong athletes, we are proud of these students because they are great representatives of HHS. In these pictures, you see students that take Advanced Placement classes, belong to service organizations, work hard in the classroom, and contribute to a positive atmosphere at HHS. Congratulations to the Hawks in the events this past week.



Haley Cantu (Oklahoma Christian University) and Asia Williams (Air Force Academy)



 Victor Irokansi (Oklahoma State), Kingsley Ike (Purdue), James Potts (Cambellsville ), Reid Mitchell (Rice), Will Ward (Cambellsville ), Daje Johnson (Texas), Jordan Townes (Mary Hardin-Baylor), Kerrick Rhone (Kent State), and Gabe Whitman (Cambellsville)



Hendrickson is a 5A High School 2012-2014

The University Interscholastic League (UIL) has named HHS a 5A high school and realigned HHS into the following group as "District 16" in Region II in 5A beginning August.

Hendrickson High School (PISD)
Pflugerville High School (PISD)
Cedar Ridge High School (RRISD)
Round Rock High School (RRISD)
Stony Point High School (RRISD)
McNeil High School (RRISD)
Westwood High School (RRISD)

Check out this link for more info.