BLUE DEVIL STAFFULTY

Ms. Lisa Adair has been teaching Italian and been the advisor for the Italian Club for 14 years. She is a graduate of Rutgers University with a B. A. degree in Italian Literature and a B.S. degree in Psychology. She has spent summers traveling in Europe and learning the language in Italy. She has studied Italian literature and art at the graduate level at both Georgetown University and Rutgers University. She is presently arranging to take a group of Hammonton students to Spain, France and Italy for summer 2011.

Mr. Kevin Arena is a graduate of the University of Delaware, and alumni to Hammonton High School. At Delaware he was the 1st Saxophone in the Wind Ensemble and Woodwind Coordinator for the University of Delaware Marching Band. Mr. Arena has been a guest and featured saxophonist for many local ensembles like the Wind Symphony of Southern Jersey and the South Jersey Area Wind Ensemble. He has come back to his Alma Mater to direct the Concert Band, Marching Band, Pep Band, Parade Band, Jazz Band, Jazz Chamber, Spring Musical Pit Orchestra, and be the assistant director to the Spring Musical.

Mr. Matthew Arena is a former graduate of Hammonton High School. Later, he attended The College of New Jersey as a technology education major. Mr. Arena has been teaching technology here since 2007. He currently teaches General Technology, Graphic Design, and builds the school’s play set every year. In the past, Mr. Arena also taught Woodworking, Advanced Woodworking, and Computer Aided Drafting and Design.

Mr. Louis Caruso has 30+ years experience in business and hospitality operations, and was formally the Executive Chef of the Sweetwater Casino Restaurant Marina. He has a BA in Hospitality Management and is currently pursuing his Masters of Hotel & Restaurant Hospitality Management, both from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Chef Lou is in his fourth year teaching Foods and Nutrition and Advanced Foods at HHS. He also is a part time chef/instructor at the Viking Cooking School, located at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City.

Ms. Marissa Carrafiello is a 1997 graduate of Hammonton High School and a 2002 graduate of the University of Delaware where she received a BM in Music Education with a concentra-tion in voice. She taught for 4 years at the chARTer~TECH High School for the Performing Arts before taking on her dream job at Hammonton High School. Ms. Carrafiello teaches Chorus, Concert Choir and Select Choir at HHS. She also directs the spring musical. Outside of the school day Ms. Carrafiello directs a community chorus in Hammonton that consists of 60 members and also teaches private voice lessons.

Mr. Richard Cote is a graduate of Portsmouth High School located in Rhode Island. Later, he attended Rhode Island College to earn a Technology Education Degree . Mr. Cote has been teaching technology education since 1998. He currently teaches Advanced Woodworking and is the districts Structured Learning Experience Coordinator, and Advisor of the Hammonton High School Technology, Business, and Fine/Visual Arts Department.

Mr. Thomas FischerSupervisor of World Language

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Mr. Joseph C. MartinoSupervisor of Technology Instruction

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Ms. Teah Daniels is an alumni of Hammonton High School. She has a BA of Industrial Arts with an Art Minor from The College of New Jersey, and a MA of School Administration from Delaware Valley College. Mrs. Daniels has been teaching for six years, having previ-ously taught at Lenape High School in Medford, New Jersey. She teaches a majority of the Drafting/ CAD courses at Hammonton High School.

Mr. Peter Lancetta has been teaching business for 25 years (22 years at Hammonton High School. During his career, he has taught Economics, Business Law, Money Man-agement, and CP Finance. He is very excited about the Finance course, and believes that every student should take this course while in high school “It is the most practical course they will ever take; EVERYTHING we cover WILL effect the student at some point in their life”. In addition, Mr. Lancetta has served as the Head Football Coach of the Hammonton High School Blue Devils for the past 22 years.

Ms. Itziar Otegui is originally from Spain and a graduate from Universidad de Deusto. She came to the United States in 1985 and returned to school to become a teacher upon graduating from Thomas Edison State College. She has been teaching since 1984, and currently teaches Spanish II, III, and IV.

Ms. Christine Throckmorton received a degree in graphic design from The College of New Jersey. She worked as a professional graphic designer for seven years before get-ting her Masters degree in Art Education from The University of the Arts in Philadel-phia. This is her sixth year teaching Graphic Design 1 and 2 at HHS. Ms. Throckmor-ton is also a professional fine artist.

Mr. John Toothman is a graduate of Mason Gross School of Art (Rutgers, New Bruns-wick). As far back as he can remember, art was part of his life. Back then, “ART” meant drawing and coloring. Today, it is much more. it’s a philosophy, an attitude, and a way of seeing the world so that it always feels new and exciting. This philosophy seems to have led me to an aesthetic of the arbitrary, where the familiar images and commonplace forms around me become something different and strange. Although I still enjoy drawing and painting, I look for ways to be creative in other media, such as collage, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, and photography.

Mr. Garrett Watkinson studied in Berlin, Germany and got his B.A. from Lycoming college in German lit. He worked as a translator for the 2006 FIFA world cup in Ber-lin, Germany and co-taught English at a German high school in Weinheim, Germany in 2010. Herr Watkinson teaches CP German 1-4 at Hammonton H.S. and is assistant coach for boys varsity soccer at Hammonton.

Mr. Jim Ziegler has taught Industrial Arts and Technology courses for over 12 years, the last almost six years at Hammonton High School. He is currently teaching Wood-working 1 Technology, but has also taught General Technology, Computer Aided Drafting and Design, Electronics, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Robotics, Print-ing Press, Black & White Photography, Transportation and Energy Technology. Mr. Ziegler is also retired from the United States Air Force with over 20 years of service, and served during both the Vietnam and Gulf war campaigns. He graduated from the Community College of the Air Force in Alabama, Belleville Area College in southern Illinois, and Northern Illinois University.

BLUE DEVIL STAFFULTY

BLUE DEVIL STAFFULTY

Ms. Maria DellaPeruta is a graduate of Rutgers University and has been involved in public education for 32 years. During her 28 year career in Hammonton Public Schools, she had the unique opportunity to teach students in grades K-12. She cur-rently teaches Spanish in the high school, and is a resident of Hammonton along with her husband and five children.

Mrs. O’Donnell is a graduate of Rutgers University with a BA in Spanish and Minor in Psychology. She has been teaching in the Hammonton School District for 8 years. Mrs. O’Donnell also taught 6th and 7th grade Spanish in the HMS for a period of two years. She is currently teaching Conversational Spanish and CP. Spanish I at HHS.

Mr. Brad Groatman attended Princeton University as an undergraduate, and is currently working on an animated film called The Player as part of his Master’s thesis project at the Academy of Art University.

Ms. Maria Buono-Higgins is a former graduate of St. Joseph’s High School in Hammonton. She has a BA in Spanish from Millersville University and La Univer-sidad de Complutense de Madrid. Ms. Buono-Higgins has been teaching from 20 years, having previously taught in Camden, Overbrook, and Mullica Twonship School Districts. Throughout the course of her career, she has taught Spanish, Italian, and English. She currently teaches Italian 1 and Italian II, and is Advisor of the Hammon-ton High School World Language Department.

Ms. Stacy Jones is a graduate of Hofstra University with a BBA in Marketing and a MS in Education. She has taught business classes over the past 14 years including nine years at Hammonton High School. She is currently teaching Computer Applica-tions, Advanced Computer Applications and CP Finance but also has taught Sports and Entertainment Marketing, CP Economics, Intro. to Business and Money Management.

Mr. Gary Joseph has been teaching at Hammonton High School for 17 years. He is a 1993 graduate of Rutgers University with his BA in English and a 2011 graduate of the University of Scranton with his Masters Degree in Education. He holds teaching cer-tificates in English and Broadcast/Technology. Over his career he has taught English, Journalism, Graphic Design and TV & Media at Hammonton High School.

Mr. Damiso A. Josey has been teaching TV/Media for nine years here at Hammonton High School. Mr. Josey is a proud graduate of Temple University and has earned his Master’s from the University of Scranton. Formerly, Mr. Josey has gained valuable experience in the television and film industries working for the ESPN and ABC televi-sion networks.

Ms. Lexandra Brady graduated from Rider University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Education and a Minor in Accounting. She aslo attended Stockton College where she obtained her Spanish Teaching Certificate. Ms. Brady has been teaching in Hammonton for 10 years, and currently teaches CP Spanish I and Conversational Spanish at the High School.

HAMMONTON HIGH SCHOOL ELECTIVE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

FINANCE: (5 Credits) Understanding and managing personal finances are key to one’s future financial success. This course is based on the new Jersey Personal Finance Competencies and presents essential knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about real world financial issues. Students will learn how choices influence occupational options and future earning potential. Students will also learn to apply decision making skills to evaluate career choices and set personal goals. The course content is designed to help the learner make wise spending, saving, and credit decisions and to make effective use of income to achieve personal financial success.

CP FINANCE: (5 Credits) The topics covered in this course are the same as those covered in Finance, however the work load is much more rigorous. Students taking this course will use it for four year college preparation.

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH 1: (5 Credits) The emphasis of this introductory course to Spanish is oral communication in the target language, and the culture of the language and its people. Vocabulary will center on common everyday subjects such as family, time, dates, food, clothing, objects in the home, workplace, school, and travel.

CP SPANISH 1: (5 Credits) An introduction to the language through grammar, vocabu-lary, short reading passages and pronunciation drills. First year students will learn to express themselves in basic conversational patterns. Students will be introduced to the Hispanic world through reading passages about the many Spanish speaking countries.

CP SPANISH 2: (5 Credits) Second year students continue their study of grammar and vocabulary, while emphasizing reading. The students begin to broaden their knowledge of the Hispanic world through reading and writing about other countries and customs of native Spanish speakers.

CP SPANISH 3: (5 Credits) During the third year of study, students will complete their study of grammar. Greater emphasis is put on pronunciation, dialogue and composition work. Students continue to read about the Hispanic world in their textbook and through current articles and various books.

CP SPANISH 4: (5 Credits) Speaking and listening skills are sharpened through class discussions and oral reports. Grammar is reviewed and expanded through reading. Read-ing passages are selected from contemporary magazines and various books. Because this course is conducted extensively in the target language, only students with a “C” or better average in Spanish III will be encouraged to take this course. Great emphasis is put on studying the culture, traditions, and reading contemporary literature.

CP ITALIAN 1: (5 Credits) First year students will learn to converse with each other in basic Italian conversational patterns. Grammar study and vocabulary building will fol-low. Cultural study will center on Italian geography.

CP ITALIAN 2: (5 Credits) Students will continue to learn grammar and specific vocabu-lary. More emphasis will be placed on conversation and composition in Italian. Cultural studies will concern Italian history, politics, art and geography.

CP ITALIAN 3: (5 Credits) This course will begin with a review of the major gram-matical points from Italian 1 and 2 with greater emphasis on speaking and writing. New vocabulary units will be introduced with focus on usage and pronunciation. The study of culture and customs will also continue throughout the course.

CP ITALIAN 4: (5 Credits) This course will provide a more intense study of grammar and conversation. Various forms of literature will also be covered. Additional topics of cultural interest will be reviewed during the year.

CP GERMAN 1: (5 Credits) German 1 introduces the student to the German language in its most basic forms. Students will learn to read, speak, write, and listen to simple Ger-man for a variety of practical, everyday situations and will become acquainted with the customs, traditions, history, and geography of the German-speaking countries.

CP GERMAN 2: (5 Credits) Students will build upon the skills acquired in German 1. Increased vocabulary and more complex grammar are introduced, and selected short stories are read. Greater emphasis will be placed on spoken and written forms of the lan-guage, as students begin to write brief compositions and role play situational dialogues.

CP GERMAN 3: (5 Credits) This course completes the study of German grammar while emphasizing contemporary German idiom. Oral and written expression will be refined further and vocabulary development will be stressed. The latter portion of the course will be devoted to increasing the student’s fluency in the language.

CP GERMAN 4: (5 Credits) The goal of this course is further development and refine-ment of student ability and fluency in the German language. A variety of literary works from well-known German authors of the past and present are discussed. Familiarization with current events is stressed through viewing German news programs and reading Ger-man newspapers and magazines and use of the Internet. Students will be challenged to communicate entirely in German during class.

INTRODUCTION TO ART: (5 Credits) This is an introductory level course in 2D and 3D media. Students will learn to use the elements and principles of design, while being exposed to a variety of materials and techniques. Students will focus on skills in draw-ing, painting, and printmaking and a variety of other 2D art media for one half of the year. Students will focus on skills in sculpture and pottery in a variety of 3D art media in the other half of the course. This course is a prerequisite for intermediate and upper level course offerings.

CP INTERMEDIATE ART: (5 Credits) This course is organized to continue to develop skills in observational drawing, painting techniques, design, creative thinking, and to in-troduce printmaking and technology in the fine arts. Various drawing and painting media will be studied in both realistic and abstract styles. Historical and contemporary styles will be explored in still life, figure, portrait, landscape and illustration. Experimental use of media will be presented as a means to foster individual artistic development. Also, stu-dents will continue studies in the development of sculpture and pottery techniques with an emphasis on design and creative thinking. Students will learn how to create realistic works in addition to the other major styles of art. Ancient through contemporary tech-niques and styles will be explored. Students will use a wider variety of media and will be introduced to new techniques such as casting, carving,, and wheel work in addition to learning how to create busts, chimineas, and wood sculptures.

CP ADVANCED ART: (5 Credits) This course is organized to continue to develop advanced skills in observational drawing, painting techniques, design, creative thinking, printmaking and technology in the fine arts. Various drawing and painting media will be studied in realistic and major modern styles. Technical processes and themes will be based on Western and non-Western traditions. Historical and contemporary styles will be explored in still life, figure, portrait, landscape and illustration. Various pottery and sculpture techniques will be studied in realistic and major Modern styles. Technical processes and themes will be based on Western and Non-Western traditions. Historical and contemporary styles will be explored in functional vessels, portraiture, abstraction, and sculpture methods. Individual portfolio development and presentation will empha-size original individual expression. (This course can be taken from a second year at an enriched level).

CHORUS (CP CHORUS years 2, 3, and 4): (5 Credits) Chorus is an elective open to all students, regardless of previous experience. The musical experience will include popular music and the music of Broadway. Participation in several performances throughout the year is required. ( Can be taken 4 times for credit)

CONCERT CHOIR (CP CONCERT CHOIR years 2, 3, and 4): (5 Credits) Concert Choir is an elective open to all students, regardless of previous experience. The choral experi-ence will include singing concerts throughout the year as well as participation in choral festivals. Some after school rehearsals are required.

CP SELECT CHOIR (5 Credits) This course is an auditioned group open to any student in grades 10-12. Students must qualify through an audition by the choral director. The choral experience will include advanced level choral music. Participation in several per-formances throughout the year is required. Can be taken 4 times for credit.

CP SHOW CHOIR: (5 Credits) Students will study and perform vocal music in the Jazz, Pop, and Swing styles. Many of the selections will be choreographed. Students will learn the art of movement and dance as well as the enhancement of the vocal rendition of vari-ous works. Practical application of note identification, clefs, breathing, vocal pedagogy and producing a tone through music to be sung in a concert. Preparation for and partici-pation in auditions for solos. Written critique of performance Performance of choreo-graphed selections.

BAND ( CP BAND years 2, 3, and 4): (5 Credits) Band is an elective for instrumental students. Standard band literature and orchestra transcriptions and multicultural music are rehearsed and performed. Theory, harmony, form and music history are included and approached through the music. Students are required to attend concerts and public performances as part of their grade. MUSIC THEORY AND TECHNOLOGY I: (5 Credits) This is an introductory level course in the basic principles of music reading, music writing, specifically with music writing and recording computer applications. This class will be largely centered on developing proficiency with the Sibelius Music Notation Software and Apple’s Garage-Band, two incredibly important programs used for recording rock bands, producing mu-sic, and movie score writing. The class begins with the fundamental principles of music, the study of various genres of music from classical to modern rock/alternative forms, and then the composition of one’s own music. After writing a work of music, the music is then transferred to GarageBand to add a professional feel in terms of advanced sound sets, MIDI instrument tweaking, drum loops, and more.

CP MUSIC THEORY AND TECHNOLOGY II: (5 Credits Prerequisites: Music Theory and Technology I and/or Band) This is an intermediate to advanced course in music writing, recording, specifically with movie score composition. This class will be largely centered on the analysis of movie music and scores throughout history, the compositional techniques of movie scoring, and then the writing of one’s own movie scores. Students of this class will be able to write their own music as it works in relation to video, record their music, then produce and tweak their music using GarageBand and Logic Studio.

FOODS AND NUTRITION: (5 Credits) This course is designed to educate students in the preparation of food and to convey the importance of nutrition. It will promote the development of basic meal planning and preparation skills both at home and in the food service and hospitality industries. Students will learn about the basic food groups and the food pyramid. Safety will be emphasized in the area of sanitation and safety practices.

CP ADVANCED FOODS AND NUTRITION: (5 Credits) This course is designed to fur-ther introduce the study of nutrition as it relates to the planning and preparation of meals. FDA standards relating to the food groups and food pyramid are integrated with labora-tory experiences to challenge the students to utilize the food concepts they have learned. Other areas of culinary studies will include international and regional foods of the United States as well as local agricultural foods.

FOUNDATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: ( 5 Credits) This course is designed to acquaint students with all areas of technology education offered at the high school level. Units of study include: Invention/Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Production Systems, Robotics, Transportation Systems, Structural Systems, Biotechnology, Information Systems and Power and Energy. The course utilizes a hands-on design and problem solving approach as a major part of the learning experience to solve real-world problems. Taking on the role of researcher, designer, builder, testing, evaluator, and presenter, gives students a bet-ter understanding of future career opportunities.

TV/MEDIA 1: (5 Credits) Television/Media 1 will introduce students to the world of electronic communications. It will focus on both the technical and creative skills used in radio, television, and film production. Students will have the opportunity for hands-on learning with studio video cameras, lighting, special effects devices, and audio recorders/mixers. A wide range of experiences will be provided in speaking, script writing, editing, computer graphics and on-camera presence and delivery.

CP TV/MEDIA 2: (5 Credits) – Television/Media 2 is designed as a follow-up course building on the basic knowledge gained in Television/Media 1. This course will focus on both the technical and creative skills used in producing short films, and broadcast-quality productions promoting various school district programs. A wide range of hands-on learn-ing with field/studio video shooting, script writing, advanced editing techniques, com-puter graphics, and on-camera performance will be provided.

MATERIALS PROCESSING: (5 Credits) Provides a learning experience for students to use a variety of tools to make useful items from wood and other materials. Typical proj-ects are clocks, lamps, jewelry, shelves, games, electronics kits, models, and designing home workshops. Plans are original or taken from books. Students may supplement their project work with technology activities that are interrelated with other classes.

CP MATERIALS PROCESSING: (5 Credits) Provides continued experiences for students to create more challenging projects using the skills acquired in the prerequisite course. Project work time is greatly increased for students who possess the knowledge provided in the first year course. This class may be taken twice for credit.

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER DRAFTING AND DESIGN: (5 Credits) Computer Drafting Technology is an exploratory course offering the student an opportunity to gain knowledge in mechanical drawing. Utilizing the CAD software, the student will become proficient in drawing orthographic projection, dimensioning detailed drawings and adding proper notations. Three-dimensional drawings will also be explored. This course is ex-cellent for students seeking to further their education in engineering and technical careers.

CP ADVANCED COMPUTER DRAFTING AND DESIGN: (5 Credits) This course al-lows the students to further develop their skills in mechanical drawing. Visualization and design skills using the CAD software will be an integral part of the course. In addition, various assembly drawings will be developed such as detailed parts assembly and general assembly. Solid modeling on CAD as well as Computer Integrated Manufacturing will be explored. Careers and college choices will be discussed throughout the course.

CP ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN: (5 Credits) This course will give the students a working knowledge of planning, designing, building and landscaping homes through the use of computer drafting. Students will be able to make computer house plans, read architectural blueprints, and understand some of the problems con-nected with designing and engineering house plans. The students will construct a three-dimensional model of a home as well as physically model a home to scale. This course is valuable to those students who are interested in engineering, design, architecture, carpen-try, masonry, electrical wiring, plumbing, landscaping, as well as interior design.

CP 3D ANIMATION: (5 credits) This is an introductory level course in the basic prin-ciples of animation, specifically with 3D computer applications used in the television/film video game industries. This class will be largely centered on developing proficiency with the Autodesk program Maya, an incredibly robust 3D software package used by produc-tion houses such as Pixar, Dreamworks, ILM and Weta; the focus will be on developing and understanding of the program’s capacity to convey movement, weight, and emotion in a students’ technique. The class will culminate in an original animation in which the students will create their own scene, complete with lighting, textures, and camera direc-tion.

GRAPHIC DESIGN 1: (5 Credits) Graphic Design is an introductory level course in design, illustration, printing, digital photography, and digital imaging. Students will utilize Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator, software to design and develop digital prints. This course will provide students with the knowledge of how to use current technology to design and create digital images for print and media.

CP GRAPHIC DESIGN 2: (5 Credits) This course will allow students to further their knowledge and develop an understanding of color and composition, design, typogra-phy, and drawing. Magazines, DVD covers, corporate stationery, television graphics, billboards-all are composed of images, design, and printed words that work together to sell products or services or convey ideas. This is the fundamental concept of advanced graphic design, on which some of today’s most dynamic fields, advertising, publishing, television, and visual communications, are based.

2 Minute Walkthrough - Rotation Cycle

Group 1 Band (K Arena) Stage Materials Processing (Ziegler) 126 TV Media (Josey) 124 Graphic Design (M Arena) 120 CP German 3/4 (Watkinson) 101 CP Italian 2 (Adair) 103 3D Animation (Groatman) 214 CP Spanish 2 (Della) 102 Foods (Caruso) 117 Drafting (Daniels) 118 CP Materials Processing (Cote) 119 Art (Toothman) 123 Graphic Design (Joseph) 125 Chorus (Carafiello) 128 End of Tour Stage  

Group 2 Band (K Arena) Stage Art (Toothman) 123 Graphic Design (Joseph) 125 Chorus (Carafiello) 128 Materials Processing (Ziegler) 126 TV Media (Josey) 124 Graphic Design (M Arena) 120 CP German 3/4 (Watkinson) 101 CP Italian 2 (Adair) 103 3D Animation (Groatman) 214 CP Spanish 2 (Della) 102 Foods (Caruso) 117 Drafting (Daniels) 118 CP Materials Processing (Cote) 119 End of Tour Stage  

Group 3 Band (K Arena) Stage Foods (Caruso) 117 Drafting (Daniels) 118 CP Materials Processing (Cote) 119 Art (Toothman) 123

Graphic Design (Joseph) 125 Chorus (Carafiello) 128 Materials Processing (Ziegler) 126 TV Media (Josey) 124 Graphic Design (M Arena) 120 CP German 3/4 (Watkinson) 101 CP Italian 2 (Adair) 103 3D Animation (Groatman) 214 CP Spanish 2 (Della) 102 End of Tour Stage  

Group 4 Band (K Arena) Stage CP German 3/4 (Watkinson) 101 CP Italian 2 (Adair) 103 3D Animation (Groatman) 214 CP Spanish 2 (Della) 102

Foods (Caruso) 117 Drafting (Daniels) 118 CP Materials Processing (Cote) 119 Art (Toothman) 123 Graphic Design (Joseph) 125 Chorus (Carafiello) 128 Materials Processing (Ziegler) 126 TV Media (Josey) 124 Graphic Design (M Arena) 120 End of Tour Stage  

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