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Upcoming EventsVolume 1 ● Issue 2 November 2014

Henninger K nigHt Life

PTSO Meeting Tues. Apr. 12th

6:00 - 7:00 PMHenninger Cafeteria

End of Third Marking Period

Fri. Apr. 8th

April 2016Volume 2 ● Issue 8

Spring RecessMon. Apr. 25th-Mon. Apr. 29th

No School

ACT EXAMSat. Apr. 9th

Faculty MeetingMon. Apr. 4th

Campus Clean-Up Challenge

Sat. Apr. 23rd

8:00 AM - Noon

Senior Send-OffPasta DinnerWed. Apr. 13th

6:00 - 7:30 PM

Parents and teachers were invited by Henninger students to Paint Knight to enjoy an evening of landscapes, color, and form on canvas. “It was a good way to get the community together and create art and learn about brush techniques. Parents and guardians got to see what we do in the art program at Henninger High School and why their children love it.” stated Art Teacher, Lori Lizzio. In addition, Ms. Lizzio wanted a way to bring art outside of the art room so people can actually experience the benefits and joy from creating. The students and their guests enjoyed watching their blank

canvases transform into colorful land-scapes and scenery. “I thought it was a great collabora-tive effort between students, parents, community members, and teachers. If you come to my room you would see that I’m proudly displaying the

art work that I created with two very talented students,” stated Social Studies

teacher Mrs. Suslovic. Paint Knight was inspiring because it gave the students and other members an opportunity to cre-ate and experience the adoration of art. Sophomore Meiling Lee shared, “I loved Paint

Knight. I enjoyed painting my little tree, but I also enjoyed seeing everyone else’s paint

creations.” In April, Henninger will be hosting another Paint Knight event, but it will be open just to the teaching staff. If you would like more information about Henninger Art Events, email

Ms. Lizzio at llizzio @scsd.us

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Principal DiFlorio’s MessageOur seniors are doing a great job with their school curriculum. I hope to meet or exceed our goal of 240 seniors

walking the stage in June. Likewise, I want to thank the Challenge 240 coaches and the Re-gents review teachers. They have done such a brilliant job helping students with their schoolwork. The amount of improvement students have made brings me joy because I see that they are earnest-ly trying to improve their school grades. My one wish for students is to be here everyday and on time to their classes. Just showing up to your classes is 80% of your grade success. Students don’t really understand how important attendance is to their grades until they see them. If students came to school ev-eryday I know they would succeed. They would feel proud of them-selves just for pushing themselves to get out of bed and getting to school. When students start skipping class, they don’t understand the work when they come back so they start skipping more and more. Ultimately, they get so far behind that they just give up. Another concern I want to ad-dress is turning your phone off at night so that when you get notifi-cations you won’t be tempted to check them. I see students zoning out in class because they are stay-ing up late on their phones. This causes them to be unfocused dur-ing the school day. One last thing I need to com-municate is that the Junior Prom and Senior Ball are coming up. Please note that Juniors and Se-niors should not buy the dress un-less they pass the required number of Regents; three for Juniors and five for Seniors.

Campus Cleanup Challenge

Spring has arrived and the snow has melted leaving behind debris, leaves, and trash. Help beautify our

school grounds by joining the Campus Cleanup Challenge on Saturday, April 23rd at 8:00 AM.

Email Matthew Richard at syrmatthew@yahoo.com if you are interested in pitching in. Volunteers are asked to wear gloves and a

cap. Garbage bags and bottles of water will be provided.

Important Dates In aprIl

The Henninger Environmental Club has been working to raise awareness about our environment and ecosystems. The club develops ways to get students involved with taking care of the Earth while learning about important issues fac-ing our world today. “The key is to promote a balance between the quality of life and the quality of the environment,” states Ms. Corcoran, club advisor. “We’ve been maintaining the Obama Garden and volunteering at the Henninger Cleanup Challenge each spring and fall.

Top: Carolyn Corcoran, Advisor, Kaley Pichura, Michael Huynh, Grace Eberst, Yaser HernandezMiddle: Shanazha Hobbs, Kayla IretonBottom: Lyla Hua, Leila Melendez, Nancy Martinez

I t Takes a Vil lage!

Santaijzai Johnson and Carlos Cancel-Medina are getting the word out about saving the environment.

We’ve also introduced recycling bottles to our science classes.” The Environmental Club’s goal is to provide students with experience in environmentally-oriented activities, enabling them to become environmentally-aware, action-oriented citizens. The club is also a great way for seniors to fulfill their require-ment of volunteer work hours for graduation.

Neighborhood News John Vigliotti, owner of Peppino’s and Peppino’s Neapolitan in Syracuse, finished 2nd place in the traditional pizza contest at the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas. It was Mr. Vigliotti’s first trip to the expo where about 200 contestants competed for the Best Pizza Maker in the World. Peppino’s pizza holds a special place in our hearts at Henninger for their teacher appreciation luncheons and world class pizza.

This month the club will be entering the CNY Regional Envi-rothon Competition. Join Us on Wednesdays during Academic Advisement in Room 111.

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There are many exciting events coming up in the next few

months. Don’t worry about not being informed of important dates because here are a few of them. To keep up with upcoming events visit the Henninger High School website and click on the calender link. If you’re attending one of these events don’t forget to come prepared and most importantly don’t forget to have a good time.

June

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SRC Arena at OCC

May 7th 7:30-11:30 PM Landmark Theatre

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They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky, They’re all together ooky, The Addams Family. The famous family was brought to life on the stage for Henninger’s Spring Musical. Under the direction of Andrea Akins,

the crowd was wowed along with the creepy, crazy costumes and set design.The audience was captured, not by the plot twists and storyline, but by the musical numbers and the engaging performances. I’m

Crazier Than You, sung by Savannah Drummond, was performed with such heart and soul that it stuck in your head for days. Those who grew up with the television show or watched the reruns enjoyed reminiscing with Morticia’s (Maximilliana DeMott)

and Gomez’s (Nicholas Magari) tango, Uncle Fester’s light bulb, Wednesday (Savannah Drummond) electricuting her brother Pugsley (Davaughn Pereira) or Lurch’s (Timion Frye) deep voice. And, let’s not forget Grandma (Jasmine Williams) and her crazy hair or Thing.

The Bineke family, played by Dylan Campilango, Julia Klipp, and Trewan Smith brought another side of ab-normalcy to the stage. But their strong voices had everyone believing that these two bizarre families belonged together.

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They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky, They’re all together ooky, The Addams Family. The famous family was brought to life on the stage for Henninger’s Spring Musical. Under the direction of Andrea Akins,

the crowd was wowed along with the creepy, crazy costumes and set design.The audience was captured, not by the plot twists and storyline, but by the musical numbers and the engaging performances. I’m

Crazier Than You, sung by Savannah Drummond, was performed with such heart and soul that it stuck in your head for days. Those who grew up with the television show or watched the reruns enjoyed reminiscing with Morticia’s (Maximilliana DeMott)

and Gomez’s (Nicholas Magari) tango, Uncle Fester’s light bulb, Wednesday (Savannah Drummond) electricuting her brother Pugsley (Davaughn Pereira) or Lurch’s (Timion Frye) deep voice. And, let’s not forget Grandma (Jasmine Williams) and her crazy hair or Thing.

The Bineke family, played by Dylan Campilango, Julia Klipp, and Trewan Smith brought another side of ab-normalcy to the stage. But their strong voices had everyone believing that these two bizarre families belonged together.

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PenniesforPatients

Every year, the members of National Honor Society collect change to donate to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. For the month of March, students carried plas-tic buckets around school and to work to ask for spare change to donate. Last year, the Society raised around $500 just in coins and dollar bills. “Hopefully we can raise even more this year,” stated Angelica Revilla, the club’s president. Every member worked extremely hard to try and meet the goal and give the money to the foundation.

Showcase Knight

Angelica Revilla receives a donation from Jenna Gibson

Touring the campus of Harvard University, visiting dorms, classrooms, and lecture halls.

Left to Right: Egal Adan, Ms. Suslovic, Kema Ndebay, Naseer Thomas, Yvonne Muckan-danga, Mr. Doherty, and Kwitonda Nshimiye on Hampton Beach.

Alejandro Lora-Matos, Naseer Thomas, Kwitonda Nshimiye, and Egal Adan stand in front of an art sculpture in Harvard Square.

April 22nd5:30PM-8:00PM

Don’t miss the Henninger talent

show!

In February, students in College Expo organized a trip for a group of juniors to go to Boston, Massachu-setts for three days. During the trip they visited Harvard University, Tufts University, and MIT. At each of the colleges, the students got a tour of the freshmen dorms, the dining halls, and class-rooms. They also learned a great deal of history about each college, as well

as about the programs and policies in place now. The students learned about the Blue Light system, emergency alarm stations located throughout the cam-pus to provide assistance to anyone in distress. “I was impressed by the good vibes I got from each school, and how every-

one was friendly and outgoing. Plus, the food at Tufts was really good,” said Bak Bak. In addition to visiting colleges, the students went sightseeing in the heart of Boston. They took in an orchestral performance, went to the mall, and walked across the skywalk where they could see the entire city from the fiftieth floor.

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Students from Henninger and Westhill High Schools participated in a program, Community Wide Dialogue (CWD), to help breakdown the misconceptions about race and ethnic background. Students met every three weeks and learned about the effects and origins of racism by discussing their own experiences and by participating in group activities. They developed a deeper understanding of prejudice and what to do if they encountered it. “Community Wide Dialogue teaches each participant how to be a leader, a communicator, and how to be an ally. Furthermore, it teaches students to be friendly regardless of the color of the skin. When I first started the program, I was nervous and insecure. Over time, I became more comfortable with faces and more confident with public speaking,” stated T.J. Kamanda, a CWD Facilitator. “I am proud of all the students who learned how to promote openness, understanding, and most importantly, how to develop the skills needed to speak out and address important issues,” expressed Mr. Buda. CWD Advisor.

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COMMISSIONERS OF EDUCATION: Derrick Dorsey, President; Patricia Body, Vice President; Rita Paniagua, Commissioner; David Cecile, Commissioner; Mark D. Muhammad, Commissioner; Dan Romeo, Commissioner; Katie Sojewicz, Commissioner. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF: Sharon L. Contreras, Ph.D., Superintendent; Jaime Alicea, Chief Operations Officer; Brandan Keaveny, Ed.D., Chief Accountability Officer; Christopher Miller, Ed.D., Chief Talent Officer; Linda Mulvey, Chief Academic Officer; Suzanne Slack, Chief Financial Officer; Monique Wright-Williams, Chief of Staff. The Syracuse City School District hereby advises students, parents, employees and the general public that it is committed to providing equal access to all categories of employment, programs and educational opportunities, including career and technical education opportunities, regardless of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, Native American ancestry/ethnicity, creed or religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or expression, disability or any other legally protected category under federal, state or local law. Inquiries regarding the District’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: Executive Director of Student Support Services, Civil Rights Compliance Officer Syracuse City School District • 725 Harrison Street • Syracuse, NY 13210 • (315) 435-4131

Journalism Editorial Staff

Brandy WatsonEditorSenior

Ryley BonferraroEditorSenior

Paige BarnesCopy Editor

Senior

Linda Archange Layout Editor

Senior

Kysheara Flemmings Copy EditorSophomore

Senior Send-Off Pasta DinnerOn Wednesday, April 13th, seniors, their families, and the Henninger staff are invited to

enjoy a family pasta dinner in the cafeteria. The event will begin at 6:00 PM and end about 7:30 PM.

This is a great opportunity to build bridges between family and school. We, at Henninger, are aware that families are their children’s first teachers and we want to

work together to make sure all children are well prepared to pursue their goals. We will review report cards and answer questions and concerns. We will offer suggestions

and strategies to help students flourish at home and at school. Our staff will be here to offer assistance. If you have any questions, please contact Shirelle Dowdell at

435-4343 or email at sdowdell@scsd.us.