The Trojan Times #trojanpride - A Message from Ms.Davis

Greetings Saginaw High Community!!

Saginaw High school has completed another year of awesome accomplishments!

We have continued to increase our student achievement with our in-class SAT prep with Exam Experts. We have provided many incentives for students to work hard to increase their scores. Our teachers have been active in trainings that will enhance our academic rigor for all core classes.

Many of our students attended the where they were provided to complete vocational skills programs that will assist them with careers beyond high school. Careers include, automotive repair, welding, medical careers, nursing, animal science, public safety and security, careers in education, cosmetology, culinary and hospitality management.

Many of our students participated in activities that are highlighted in this publication. Our student Council, National Honor Society, Robotics and other students groups were very active this year, in making our school an exciting place to learn, both academically and socially.

This year, we kicked off our Trojan P.R.I.D.E program, and we have identified expectations for our school’s culture and climate goal. Students win PRIDE tickets for demonstrating expected behaviors.

As we work towards achieving the goals for Saginaw High, we look forward to the 2018-2019 school year, with even more success from students and staff.

Sincerely, Janice M. Davis

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Ms. Tracy is a graduate of Montrose New Teacher Spotlight ​ High School. It's a small school south of Burton, . She attended Western Michigan University where I minored in music and French and got my masters in Spanish literature. She graduated high school in 1990. ​ Ms. Tracy graduated with her bachelors in 1994 and masters in 1996. She received Ms. Tracy her teaching certificate in 1998. Ms. Tracy has been teaching for 19 years altogether with 14 years in Saginaw, Michigan. As a student, she received straight A’s She was shy, but enjoyed participating in band. As a teacher she enjoys making connections with students and letting them see how language is connected with the world.

Ms. Jennifer Tracy was one of our new teachers at

Saginaw High School this school year. Brianna

Cunningham interviewed Ms. Tracy after the first few weeks of school so we call could learn more about Ms.

Tracy. Welcome Ms. Tracy! We hope you enjoy your place

in the Trojan family! ​

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You Can’t Hide that #trojanpride

This school year as part of the school’s Each month the PRIDE tickets are goal to create a positive learning laminated and posted near the school environment, Saginaw High School entrance where students can see their kicked off its PRIDE program. names proudly displayed.

PRIDE stands for Positive Attitude, The PRIDE program will continue next Respect, Integrity, Dependability, and year and we look forward to seeing more Efforts towards graduation. Students were names added to our PRIDE wall. taught the expectations for all areas of the building on January 10, 2018 in the PRIDE Kick Off event.

Students receive PRIDE tickets from staff for showing PRIDE behaviors in class. Students then turn their tickets into the main office and each Friday two tickets from each grade level are drawn. The students then choose from a variety of prizes ranging from snacks to school supplies to gift cards.

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New Teacher Spotlight Mr.Demongey was born in Saginaw and grew up in Saint Charles, Michigan. He was a B average student who also was in trouble from time to time. Originally, Mr. Demoney considered pursuing his passion, golf, but he decided to become a teacher because of the impact of his former teacher. Mr. Demongey decided he would love to be Mr. Demongey able to give that feeling to somebody else. He also said that his favorite subject in school was science but was also really good at math. He enjoyed band but quit his 12th grade year due to teacher issues. When asked to give a piece of advice to students he said, “It gets better. is your time. There's not little groups or cliques and it is way more mature.” Mr. Demongey enjoys golf ,, hunting, and camping. His goal for the year was to help students and to improve their knowledge. He enjoys Saginaw High School’s vibe which is unlike other places that are Mr. Anthony Demongey was one of our new teachers at uptight. ”

Saginaw High School this school year. MarQuevous

Jackson interviewed Mr. Demongeyl so we could learn

more about our new biology teacher. Welcome Mr.

Demongey! We hope you enjoy your place in the Trojan

family! ​

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Mr. Walter McCall graduated from New Staff Spotlight ​ ​ Saginaw High School in 1988. As a high school student, he was an athlete who participated in both football and track.

While this is Mr. McCall’s first year as an administrator at Saginaw High School he has previously been an Assistant Principal at Thompson Middle School. Mr. McCall Also, he was a both a special education and a social studies teacher here at

Saginaw High School.

Mr. McCall’s goal is to show students that they can graduate from high school and do positive things in the community. He believes that there are some great people who have come from Saginaw Public Schools including Ms. Baker, Mr. McClain, and Mrs. Summey, who are all part of the Class of 1988. Also, Mr. Sims is a member of the Class of 1987. Mr. McCall brings a sense of genuine care to Saginaw High School. This is his home and he enjoys being here.

Mr. Walter McCall became the Assistant Principal at

Saginaw High School this school year. Brianna

Cunningham interviewed Mr. McCall so we could learn

more about our new AP. Welcome back, Mr. McCall! We

hope you enjoy your new place in the Trojan family! ​

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New Teacher Spotlight New Staff Spotlight

Mr. Gills

Mr. Gills came to Saginaw High School after several years of teaching in Washington DC and in Buena Vista, Michigan. Ms. Summers Mr. Gills teaches ninth grade Social Studies and enjoys incorporating visual elements like video clips to engage While Ms. Michelle Summers in no students. stranger to Saginaw High School, she has taken her talents beyond the classroom When not teaching, Mr. Gills is enrolled in into a new position at Saginaw High doctoral graduate classes and sports his School. gear. Ms. Summers in the now the MTSS Welcome to Saginaw High School, Mr. Specialist where she is responsible for Gills! overseeing different activities, including after school tutoring and many Title I funded programs.

Ms. Summers is a graduate of Western Michigan University and received her Masters in Administration from Western Michigan University also.

She enjoys learning and looks forward to learning in her new position. We’re proud of you, Ms. Summers for showing your Trojan Pride!

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2018 Distinguished Alumnus Dr. Reginald L. McGee

Class of 2005 Instead he finished at FAMU majoring in mathematical sciences broadly with a minor in economics. After participating in a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded program known as the Math Alliance, formerly the Alliance for the Production of African American Ph.D.’s in the Mathematical Sciences, McGee considered several graduate programs and decided on continuing his education at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN. At Purdue, Reginald rekindled a love for the life sciences and focused his dissertation on mathematical biology, with a particular focus on cellular responses of immune cells. Reginald Len McGee II was born and After finishing his Ph.D. in 2015, ​ raised in Saginaw, Michigan, in Sheridan McGee accepted a postdoctoral Park. He attended Saginaw High School fellowship at the NSF Mathematical all four years and was blessed to have Biosciences Institute at The Ohio State such knowledgeable, attentive, University in Columbus, OH. As a postdoc understanding, and dedicated teachers. his research interests have broadened to Reginald finished fourth in the 2005 considering diseases afflicting immune graduating class and as Distinguished cells, particularly leukemia. In his current Science Student and co-Distinguished work, he develops statistical and Mathematics Student. Following the computational approaches for analyzing encouragement of his teachers and high-dimensional data collected from mentors and the receipt of a tuition acute myeloid leukemia patients and award, he decided to attended Florida mathematically modeling mutation A&M University (FAMU), a Historically expansion in chronic lymphocytic Black University in Tallahassee, FL. leukemia patients. Starting Fall 2018, He began his collegiate career ​ McGee will be a tenure-track assistant majoring in actuarial sciences with the professor in the Department of intention of becoming an actuary, a Mathematics and Computer Science at career path he was exposed to at College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Saginaw High. MA.

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On Dec. 6, 2017, the Trojan Wrestlers Trojan had a meet at Heritage, going against By Veola “Alex” Perry Heritage, Midland, and Bay City Central. ​ “Trojan on me. Trojan on three. ​ ​ Although we had seven people, only ONE. TWO. THREE. TROJAN!” three of us could compete. The three that competed were myself-Alex Perry, This is what we say when we start Jesse Sanchez, and Esmeralda Lira. and end practice. We also say it before Only one of us had a win and the rest and after our meets. were losses,but not failures.

“Trojan isn’t just a word. It means We gave it our all and fought till the bitter family, dedication and success,”said our end. From my first match I learned a lot, team captain, Jesse Sanchez. He even though I only lasted eight seconds. continued,”When you say “I’m a Trojan” We all plan to improve and show our you are representing the High. Being a Trojan pride. As Jesse said, “It's not Trojan athlete is more than just making a about winning, although that is our goal, free throw, scoring a touchdown or pinning it's about the will to win.” someone. It's about being a team leader, a team player, a friend, and representing the community of Saginaw”. Having Trojan pride means a lot to the athletes and people.

Sanchez often gave words of encouragement, including “When we go to competitions everybody stares because they expect something great. When we go against other team mates they’re on hush mode cause they know they’re facing a challenge. Our school hasn’t always gone to the finals or won, but when we go we give our best and act like the best.”

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Herlinda Verdusco This year SHS had two volleyball teams, junior Even though the season went so quickly, varsity and varsity, but all of us are a family. If we always had each other’s back. WE ARE somebody makes a mistake our team members SAGINAW HIGH! tell her what she did wrong and what she can do to be better the next time. We’re a team that Varsity Members: might have arguments and bad days, but we Ky’Asia Wicker make it up by laughs, mistakes, and come E’Mya King together to get wins and to better ourselves. Traviona Baber D ’Asja Barnes

Raquell Castillo We have two coaches, Latoya Babers was the Teondria Anderson coach of junior varsity and the coach for varsity Rick’Kayla Nelson was Annette Babers (Big-Job). Latoya also Lauryn Myles helped assist the varsity team as well. Both of Jaysa Phillips these coaches helped us so much, helped us Myeisha Lee improve in our volleyball skills, and how to Passion Ezell become a family. With practices every Sunday Herlinda Verdusco through Thursdays, as well as, home and away Coach: Annette Babers

games, they are both there to make sure we JV Members: are prepared for each and every game. Latoya Reshanti McCall and Annette will always be there for us on and Eneisha McGill off the court. Daiyona Young Detriona Whitley Through the season we had some rough times, Zhaniya Swilley but we came through and put it to the side. It’s Tamara Motley not about just the rough times, it’s about the SemaJ Babers positive times. We had some wins, good plays, Teyonna Culberson-Blackmon Diamond Walker and most of importantly, laughs to bring us Jakayla Pleasant together. We are so supportive of each other by Melina Brookins cheering on the side when we had on team Coach: Latoya Babers players on the court. Junior varsity always comes together with varsity to cheer their teammates as well.

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Trojan Football

The Trojans finished their season with a win over crosstown rival . While the Trojans ended with two wins and seven losses there were still several bright spots this season.

Senior Neven Simington was awarded a football scholarship to Central Michigan University and former Trojan and Siena Heights graduate, Darius Price, was signed as a free agent by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Varsity members: Chaun Tolbert Cameron Williams Kevin Hoggs Neven Simington Wildren Dawson Anthony Sanders DelMicheal Jefferies Junior Varsity: Hozay Dawkins Tavarion Brown Nathaniel Brown Jadon Blackmon Amere Picket Kevius Cooper Tony Martin MarQua Farris Jamonte York Travon Laster Demetress Bryant Larry Atkins DaMarion Burton Trayvon Sawyer Jessie Sanchez Matavion Beard Demon Galvin Derrick Campbell JaMarrion Simmons Malique Johnson Marshal Price Donyea Johnson Devro Adkin Jatorry Simmon Jamil Wilson Jamill Liddell Marvin Farris Quincy Jones Antwan Gaines Johnnie Blair Jackson Harris Dwight Rodriguez Cameron Culberson Delmontre Smith Nathaniel Winston James Peterson Ta’Varion Burrell JaJuan Jones Will Rogers Grover Davis Demetri Wells, Jr Khalil Nash Toryan West, Jr Stevon Winchester Charles Moxley Curtez Brookins Devarius Shade Byron Henderson Trevon McKnight Corion Pritchett Coach: Nate Simington Coach: Raphell Cooper

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Other Trojan Highlights

Trojans Win Case! We Care Pantry Opens

Saginaw High School’s Law Day participants won their case against Merrill High School during the March 22, 2018 Saginaw County Law Day.This year SHS students represented the prosecution prosecuted an animal abuse case. Saginaw High School’s We Care Pantry The participants included: Marquis Hardy, opened this year. The pantry, in Myeisha Lee, Amaya Jackson, Veola conjunction with the Food Bank of Perry, Haven Gibson, and Deont’anay Eastern Michigan, provides non DeGroat. Michael Hight, government and perishable food items for students and social studies teacher served as the staff their families who are in need. sponsor. Millicent Shek and Kelly Ellsworth were the local attorneys that Staff members, Anitra Burnell and Tanya provided support for the students with Welch, may be contacted at their case. 989.399.6000 by students wishing to use the We Care Pantry services. Way to go, SHS!

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#trojanpride

Trojans Admitted to the 100% of Juniors Take the Saginaw County SAT!

Sports Hall of Fame!

The Saginaw High School 1999 State One hundred percent of this year’s juniors Championship Football team, coached by took the SAT during the state testing Donald Durrett, was admitted into the window. Due to their participation, Saginaw County Sports Hall of Fame’s students received a 100% Senior shirt, an 2018 Class. The induction ceremony will Amazon gift card, and a Saginaw High take place on November 4, 2018 at the School lanyard as an incentive. Horizon Conference Center.

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Trojans Give Back!

Greer Impact Post Secondary Scholarship Choices

Davonta Greer, SHS 2012 alumnus, Camemisha Colvin, SHS 2004 alumnus, created the Greer Impact Scholarship for came to speak to students in Ms. Baker’s a member of the senior class. junior classes about post secondary choices. Greer wanted to honor a college bound senior who has overcome obstacles in Ms. Colvin is an instructor at Ross order to be successful. This year’s winner Medical School where she oversees was Briana Boyle who will be attending students in the Pharmacy Technician Central Michigan University next year. program.

Thank you for giving back to SHS! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us!

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#trojanpride Making His Mark! Meemic Shows Us the Money!

Sharlotte Green, Herig Elementary bus driver, was was chosen as one of Meemic’s Heroes in Education. Ms. Green received $1,000 that she could donate to the school of her choice and chose her alma mater, Saginaw High School. Meemic and the Keiven Trombley Agency presented the check to Principal Davis on June 5, 2018.

Thank you Ms. Green for remembering the students of Saginaw High School and for all you do for the students of Saginaw Public Schools!

Trevaundre Evans, SHS 2017 alumnus, has been named one of the Assistant Drum Majors for the Clark Atlanta University Mighty Marching Panther Band. Evans also served as the SHS Drum Major.

Congratulations, Mr. Evans!

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2018 Stand Up Students

Congratulations to the 2018 Stand Up Students! Students who are good citizens are nominated by staff members and are treated to a breakfast, T-shirt, and their names are placed in a drawing for several cool prizes. Danny Hughes from Horace Mann Insurance began the Stand Up Student Awards to recognize all the good students in Saginaw Public Schools. Thank you Mr. Hughes for your support of Saginaw High School and Saginaw Public Schools! 11th graders Katara Addison 9th graders Velma Bailey Michiele Boone Nivea Grayson Beatriz Buendia De’Andre Green Shaniya Byrd Jackson Harris Nakyah Caple Kevin Hoggs Dakendric Godman Amaya Jackson Adia Jackson Terry Jackson Antia Johnson Valencia Lawson Destiney Keller Jamil Liddell Jada McGhee Devin Mitchell Khalil Nash Adajai Patterson Anthony Stack Hennessey Wilkins 12th graders Traviona Babers 10th graders Akayla Baker Te’Auna Barnes Michiel Boone Cetricia Bowens Amari Crockett Arionna Brown Antasia Clark Ivyonna Brown Briana Cunningham Havien Gibson Antwan Gaines Armon Goods Demarcus Hibler Darriona McKnades Rick’Kayla Nelson Enesha McGill Kiara Wallace Tamia Stokes India White Venasia Tatum Rodrick York

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Trojans Meet Authors

Spring Break and Great Michigan Poetry Read Author Visits SHS

Over spring break, seniors Amari Crockett, Tia Lawrence, Twonnisha Mathis, and India White were invited to an evening with Doug Kearney, the 2018 Roethke Poetry Prize winner, at SVSU. Students were treated to a poetry reading, question and answer session, Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of and personally signed copy of Kearney’s Malcolm X, spoke to students at book Buck Studies. SHS about her Great Michigan ​ ​ Read Book, X: a Novel. The book is Saginaw High School students were the only a work if historical fiction based on local high school students that were invited to the early life of her father. this event. One hundred students received copies of the book and Shabazz signed books after speaking about her novel.

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Farewell Class of 2018!

On June 8, 2018, we bid farewell to the Class of 2018. Show the world your Trojan Pride! We expect great things from you!

The graduates listen anxiously to the Salutatorian Rick’Kayla Nelson delivers speakers. her speech.

Valedictorian Neven Simington gives his Seniors waiting to line up. speech.

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SHS Summer Reading Requirement

Did you know that one of the best ways to combat the summer slide and summer boredom is through reading? We expect students to be strong readers and employers need employees who have strong reading skills. To address these expectations, we at SHS have implemented a summer reading program.

The requirements:

● All SHS students grades 10 - 12 are to read a minimum of two fiction books during the summer session and answer the required questions. ● These questions are to be turned in to the student’s 2018-2019 English teacher for a 100 point assignment on Friday, September 7, 2018. If turned in later, points will be lost. ​ ​ ● Find books you enjoy and read them! Must be grade appropriate, no Cat in the Hat or ​ ​ Green Eggs and Ham! ​ ● Books may not be books that have been made into movies. ​ ​ ​ ​ ● If you are at a loss of what book to read, see the suggested titles on the back of this sheet. You may also read e-books or listen to audiobooks. ● Answer the following questions for each of your books read, include the title of the book and the author: 1. Why do you think your author chose the narrator that s/he did? (1st person, 3rd person limited, 3rd person omniscient) What does this narrator contribute to the ​ plot? 2. What is a major theme/lesson about life that the author tried to convey? Explain ​ how you know. 3. Explain why you think the author decided to create the character s/he did when s/he planned the text. How did these characters contribute to the theme? ​ 4. Explain why you think the author created the problem/conflict for the characters. How did the conflict contribute to the theme? 5. Do you agree with the decisions your character makes? Why or why not? Explain ​ and provide examples from the novel.

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See the SHS website for book suggestions if you’re stuck.

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