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WHS Celebrates Achievement Above All Recipients
The Washington High School Achievement Above All (AAA) awards
were presented at the Glendale Union High School District Governing
Board meeting on November 16, 2016.
Jordan Alexander was selected as the 2016-17 AAA student. Jordan
is ranked in the top 1% of his graduating class with a weighted GPA of
4.72. He challenges himself with AP classes and prefers classes that force
him to work hard for success. He also is a peer tutor, a member of National
Honor Society, Varsity Swim/Dive, and Varsity Tennis, where he has
qualified at the state level. Yet Jordan makes room in this schedule to
serve others, volunteering regularly at a local soup kitchen and our
community garden. And in his spare time, Jordan studies Latin. In college,
he plans to study computer science or engineering, hoping to work in the
creation of new, more efficient technology or in the realm of data analysis
of economics or business.
Adam Roberts, Jordan’s AP US History teacher and swim & dive
coach, says, “Jordan is a very sensitive and caring young man. Of course,
he is an excellent student—but he is an even better human being. The care and concern that he shows for others is
infectious. He is a quiet leader who leads by example. I credit his actions for the way that many of the swimmers
and divers care for each other.”
This year’s AAA student group
is Educators Rising. Over the past two
years, our chapter has been fortunate to
have 21 state champions. Thirty-six
members of our chapter have competed
in the National Educators Rising
Conference in the last two years. The 27
members of Washington’s current
chapter include four national
champions, three 2nd place national
winners, and three 3rd place national
winners.
The purpose and vision of
Educators Rising is to provide
passionate young people with hands-on
teaching experience, sustain their
interest in the profession, and help them
cultivate the skills they need to be
successful educators. At Washington
High School, these future educators live
that vision every day. Each member contributes at least 30 internship hours at Maryland School, and the chapter
participates in a biweekly ELL tutoring program at Washington. Equally impressive is these future educators’
commitments to our community: This group helped to organize over 690 hours of service last year.
7650 N. 43RD AVENUE, GLENDALE, AZ 85301
GLENDALE UNION H I G H S C H O O L D I S T R I C T
BRIAN CAPISTRAN, SUPERINTENDENT
GOVERNING BOARD
SUSAN MALAND
PATTY KENNEDY
VICKI JOHNSON
PAM REICKS
WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
2217 W. GLENDALE AVE.
PHOENIX, AZ 85021-7799
623-915-8400
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Annual Public Notification of Nondiscrimination Glendale Union High
School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, sex, age or disability in admission to its programs, services or
activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of
their operations. GUHSD provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other
designated youth groups. GUHSD Career & Technical Education
Department does not discriminate in enrollment or access to any of the
programs available, such as business, applied technology, FACS, nursing,
and fire science. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to
admission or participation in the district’s activities and programs. GUHSD
does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. This notice is
provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of
1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints or requests for additional
information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated
compliance coordinator(s), call 623-435-6006 or 623-435-6067, 7650 N. 43
Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301
Notificación Pública Anual de No Discriminación:
El Glendale Union High School District (GUHSD) no discrimina en base a
raza, color, nacionalidad, género, edad, o discapacidad de admisión a sus
programas, servicios, o actividades, en acceso a ellas, en el tratamiento a
individuos, o en ningún aspecto de sus operaciones. GUHSD provee el
acceso igual a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos designados para los jóvenes. El
departamento de Educación Técnica y de Carreras de GUHSD no discrimina
en su matriculación ni en el acceso a cualquier de sus programas disponibles,
como negocios, la tecnología aplicada, FACS, enfermería, y formación para
bomberos. La falta de habilidades con el inglés no será una barrera a la
admisión ni la participación en las actividades del distrito y sus programas.
GUHSD tampoco discrimina en sus contratos o prácticas de empleados. Esta
noticia es provista y requerida por el Título VI del Acto de Derechos Civiles
de 1964, Sección 504 del Acto de Rehabilitación de 1973, Título IX de la
Enmienda Educativa de 1972, en el Acto de Era de Discriminación de 1975,
y el Acto de los Estadounidenses con Habilidades Diferenciadas de 1990.
Ud. puede comunicarse con el coordinador de cumplimiento sobre preguntas,
quejas, o para más información con respecto a estas leyes. Director de
Operaciones y Atletismo, 623-435-6006 Directora de la Educación Especial
623-435-6067, 7650 N. 43rd Ave. Glendale, AZ 85301.
Winter 2016
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Educators Rising sponsor Daniel Darrow pictured with officers Jessica Plasencia, Nikole Gomez, Carmen Cazares, Berenice Carrillo Lozano, and Lizbeth Garcia
Jordan Alexander
Pom Performance The WHS Varsity Pom team
competed at the USA (United Spirit
Association) Regional competition
in November. The team qualified
for Nationals with their routine to a
medley of American themed songs
and will be able to compete at the
National competition March 25-26,
at Disneyland.
Board member Patty Kennedy with volunteer Jason Ellis
Achievement Above All (continued from front page)
This year’s AAA teacher recipient for WHS is English teacher and
literacy coach Malee Johnson. Mrs. Johnson began her teaching career as a
student teacher at WHS in 1998 and became a full time member of the faculty
that fall.
Mrs. Johnson is passionate about developing her professional practices
in order to grow, seeking every opportunity to impact students and colleagues
alike. As our literacy coach, she has impressed teachers across the campus.
Scott Parsons, a government teacher at Washington, notes that “[her] fantastic
sense of humor is matched by only a few. Not only can she banter back-and-
forth with the best of them, she can help anyone become a stronger, more
successful teacher. Working with Mrs. Johnson for the past two years in our
internal lab has made me a stronger teacher—able to reflect upon my teaching
and help increase student learning. [She demonstrates] a calm demeanor and
non-judgmental approach to helping teachers and students... I am so proud to
be able to work with such an amazing and inspirational person.”
Senior Lizbeth Garcia agrees. “Although I had Mrs. Johnson four
years ago, the lessons I learned from her help me today. I am completely
prepared for my AP classes because of her work. Mrs. Johnson is also such a
kind person, always available to listen or to help students with a problem.”
Achievement Above All support staff member LeAnn Ré has worked for the
Glendale Union High School District for nine years. A 2007 graduate of Cortez High
School, LeAnn worked at Cortez High School shortly after graduating from there in
2007. She came over to Washington in 2014 to be the counseling secretary. She was
quickly promoted to records secretary, and is currently the administrative assistant to
WHS principal, Tami Strege.
“When an unanticipated vacancy occurred for my own administrative
assistant,” Ms. Strege says, “I may have set a personal record myself in running over
to her office and encouraging her to apply. For two years now, LeAnn has brought
her poise and gracious attitude to the main office, handling both minor emergencies
and major events with aplomb.”
Her colleague, Alainna Charette, says, “LeAnn brings a welcoming vibe with
her into the workplace that makes you start on the right foot even when you woke up
on the wrong side.” No matter the area requiring her attention, Ms. Ré brings quality
and sincerity and kindness that serve as models for others.
Jason Ellis was named the AAA volunteer. Whether in badminton, theater,
tennis, or running chains for football, he is happy to pitch in.
According to Bob Johnson, WHS theater teacher,
“Jason is a great volunteer because he is sincerely caring about
students. He wants them to succeed and be their best selves.
Mostly he is not about promoting his own children; he just
wants to share his fantastic life with the people around him.”
Badminton coach Wendy Ramos agrees. “Jason
tirelessly cares for his community and the people who live in
it, especially those here at Washington. Despite his busy
schedule, he came almost every day and helped with
badminton practice. He took the time to learn things about
each player as a person and helped each of them discover their
special role on the team. He brought a lot of fun into practice
(the guy can make a contest out of anything). He made my job
as a coach so much easier and lot of more fun. I am happy to
call him my co-coach and friend.”
Malee Johnson
LeAnn Ré
Marketing Students Promote Trolls WHS DECA and advanced marketing students partnered
with Sparkling Ice to promote the new movie Trolls during both
lunches on November 18.
Jenna Kennedy, a field marketing manager from Sparkling
Ice, presented the idea to the advanced marketing classes. Her
company has partnered with DreamWorks to promote the movie.
They provided free cans of Sparkling Ice and a DJ from Power 98.3.
Professional stylists from Primp and Blow Salon created Troll hair
styles for students and staff members. There were three large cut outs
that students could put their faces in and get a picture taken. A
boomerang video tent was set up where students could put on Troll
wigs or facemasks and star in their own short video. Phoenix
Caricature sent a professional caricature artist to draw students’
faces. There were two coloring stations for students to decorate their
own Sparkling Ice can. Finally, the WHS DECA students wanted to
recycle as many cans as possible, so they set up a Can Stacking
Challenge activity where students could stack cans as high as
possible.
Marketing students from Mr. Mayfield’s 1st hour and Ms.
Holsapple’s 6th hour helped set up and dismantle the event. The
businesses involved were very impressed with the energy and
maturity displayed by our Washington High School students.
Students Build Eiffel Tower Models French Club students recently had the opportunity
to learn about the world famous Eiffel Tower after school
with French teacher Mrs. Darrow. All students are welcome
to participate in French Club activities and do not need to
be enrolled in French class to join the club. Students made
models of the Eiffel Tower with balsa wood and craft kits.
All students also received Eiffel Tower gummies at the end
of the activities. Other French club activities include cheese
tasting, holiday celebrations, Mardi Gras float making and
French language films.
All students are encouraged to participate and join
in the numerous extracurricular events and clubs that WHS
has to offer.