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KHS HIGHLIGHTER Vol. 17 No. 2 Winter, 2010 National Merit Students Three Kennett High School students have been named in the 55th annual National Merit Scholarship Program by officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Kayla Iacuzio, Diane Libert and Patrick Mallon are among the approximately 16,000 Semifinalists who have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 8200 Merit Scholarships valued at more than $35 million. The nationwide pool of Semifinalists represents less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors and includes the highest scoring entrants in each state. The number of Semifinalists in Pennsylvania is proportional to the commonwealth’s percentage of the national total of From left to right are semifinalists graduating seniors. Kayla Iacuzio, Patrick Mallon and Diane Libert. To become a Finalist, a Semifinalist must have an outstanding academic record, be endorsed and recom- mended by the Principal, and have SAT scores that confirm his earlier qualifying test performances. He must submit a detailed scholarship application with a self-descriptive essay and information about participation and leadership in school and community activities. Three types of Merit Scholarship awards will be offered in the Spring of 2010. Every Finalist will compete for one of 2500 National Merit $2500 Scholarships that will be awarded on a state representational basis. About 1100 corporate-sponsored scholarships will be provided by some 300 corporations and business organizations for Finalists who meet their specified criteria, such as children of the grantor’s employees or residents of com- munities where sponsor plants or offices are located. In addition, approximately 200 colleges and universities are expected to finance some 4600 college-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards for Finalists who will attend the sponsor institution. Merit Scholarship winners of 2010 will be announced in four nationwide news releases beginning in April and concluding in July. Eight fellow seniors Emily Cook, Iain Grigsby, Alec Lessner, Laura May, Mollie McDowell, Christopher Myers, Keigo Shimomuro, and Catherine Walsh have been named Commended Students. Although these students do not continue in the competition for Merit Scholarships, they placed among the top 5% of the 1.4 million students who entered the 2009 Merit Scholarship competition by taking the 2008 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. A spokesperson for the program said, “The young people named commended students in the 2009 National Merit Schol- arship Program are distinguished by their strong academic performance in this rigorous competition. Our nation’s pursuit of educational excellence can be furthered by publicly honoring From left to right, back row, are Commended Students these outstanding students and by acknowledging the important Chris Myers, Iain Grigsby, Laura May, Emily Cook, role schools play in fostering their development. We hope that Cathy Walsh, and Molly McDowell. this recognition will contribute to their educational opportunities In the foreground are Keigo Shimomura and Alec Lessner. and encourage all students to strive to realize their potential.” Cited for honors in the National Hispanic Recognition Program is Sawyer Traver (pictured at right). The National Hispanic Recognition Program, established in 1983, is a College Board program that provides national recognition of the exceptional academic achievements of Hispanic high school seniors and identifies these seniors for postsecondary institutions. Qualification for recognition is based on three factors: The PSAT/NMSQT test score taken in junior year with a cutoff score in each of the three areas of critical reading, mathematics and writing skills; self- identification as being of Hispanic ethnicity; and cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 for Honorable Mention and 3.5 for Scholar status. AP Scholars Announced KENNETT

Thirty-five current or former students have been recognized by the KUDOS College Board for exceptional achievement on the college level Advanced Placement Program examinations that they took after finishing AP courses at Kennett High School. Nine students qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award T C H S by earning an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP examinations taken, and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these. Members of the Class H o n o r s of 2009 are Richard Ozdowy, Ryan Poorani, Anthony Shelton, Stefan Singer, Kelly Vaile, and Manu Vishwanath. Current seniors having already earned this prestigious award are Diane Libert, Katelyn Wellnitz and Elizabeth Witcher. An additional eleven KHS students qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP examinations taken, and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these. Kennett "Students of the Quar- Graduates and members of the Class of 2009 are Kevin Bowens, Saman- ter" for the first marking period of the tha Colvin, Mitchell Frizzell, Samantha Heaps, Hannah Locke, Emily 2009-2010 school year at the Technical Maciag, William Otto and Eliza Spear. Michael Griffin, Dylan Furlano College High School were Herib- and Keigo Shimomura are current seniors who have already reached erto Duran, Shalice Glasco, Zeiban Scholar with Honor status. Mondragon, Fredy Lemus, Jonathan Fifteen students qualified for the AP Scholar Award by completing 3 Raimondo, Cain Sanchez, and Zach- ary Slemmer. or more AP examinations with grades of 3 or higher. The AP Scholars and These students were named for members of the Class of 2009 are Thomas Anderson, Catherine Doren, having done an outstanding job at David Lorenz, Robert Ohman, Logan O'Sullivan, and Phillip Rzucidlo. TCHS and having demonstrated the Catherine Anthony, Ayla Benge, Charles Benson, Iain Grigsby, Kath- leadership, attitude, skills and knowl- erine Hanson, Bridget Phillips, Julia Staschen, Kathleen Sullivan and edge that are valued so highly in the Sawyer Traver, all members of the Senior Class, have already achieved work world. AP Scholar status. The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program offers students the opportunity to take challenging college level courses while still in high Exelon Corporation Sponsors school, and to receive college credit, advanced placement, or both. About Bilingual Red Cross Training 18% of the more than 1.4 million high school students in more than 16,000 secondary schools worldwide who took AP examinations performed at a Exelon Corporation, in partner- ship with the American Red Cross sufficiently high level to merit the recognition of AP Scholar. Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter Kennett High School offers 17 AP courses as part of the regular funded two days of first aid and CPR curriculum and offers opportunities to take more through cooperative pro- training for ninth grade and new “Eng- grams. Information about these courses can be found in the Educational lish as a Second Language” (ESL) Planning Guide (on line) and through the Guidance Department. students at Kennett High School this fall. This was the third year for the SAVE THE DATE cooperative program. Bilingual certified trainers from Annual Spring Fundraiser the Red Cross taught ESL students how to prevent and prepare for disaster via April 21, 2010 its “Be Red Cross Ready” program. It’s The Mendenhall Inn the same training offered by certified faculty and staff to all Kennett High School freshmen each year, except Honoring Dr. Karkosak all materials for the course, including videos and textbooks are narrated and including Dinner and Silent Auction written in the Spanish language. Highlighting COMING SOON KHS Graduates Lynsey Wood Jeffries, a proud 1994 graduate of Kennett High School, is the Executive Director of DC – Metro for Higher Achieve- ment Program. Lynsey is pictured at right receiving an award for program excellence from First Lady Michelle Obama. Reporting on the event, the WASHINGTON TIMES quoted Lynsey as saying, "We are truly honored to receive this award as a symbol of the commitment that our scholars, staff and volunteers dedicate to the pursuit of academic excellence. Receiving the Com- ing Up Taller Award is living proof that Higher Achievement's core Kennett High School will proudly present FOOTLOOSE with curtain philosophy still rings true: Talent is everywhere, intellect is built times of 7:00 pm on Thursday, March through effort, and opportunities matter." 4, Friday, March 5, and Saturday, After five years as a Higher Achievement volunteer mentor, Ms. March 6. There will also be a matinee Jeffries joined the professional staff of the organization in May 2005 performance on Saturday with curtain as the Director of Grants and Communications, and was promoted to at 2:00 pm. Tickets may be purchased in Executive Director in April 2008. She is responsible for all regional advance or at the door with prices $10 operations for the organization which serves more than 500 motivated for adults, $5 for students and senior middle school students each year with a $2.5 million budget. citizens. Prior to joining Higher Achievement, Ms. Jeffries was a pro- The musical production adapted gram officer for the Fannie Mae Foundation where she managed a from the familiar movie presents the story of a small town struggling with its $3 million grant portfolio and specialized in financial education for identity when confronted with modern lower income families. Previously, Ms. Jeffries spent four years at times and new ideas. Music and danc- NeighborWorks, a national affordable housing nonprofit intermedi- ing are at the heart of the town's growth ary, as a Congressional Liaison and Training Consultant. and its high school is the instrument of Ms. Jeffries holds a B.A. from Wake Forest University, where change. The musicale features Zac Chew, she majored in English and Sociology. She earned a Master’s degree Caroline Tetu, Isaac Allred, Bess in Public Administration from the University of Pittsburgh with a Ploener, Monica Roland, Kirsten concentration in Nonprofit Management. Mackey, Patrick O'Connor, Emma Spell, Leah Brener, Kymm Bontrag- Anthony Shelton, Class of 2009, was elected to a four year term er, John Emmons, Emily Bachman, as Inspector of Elections of State College Borough's East Central 1 Connor Finnegan, Adam Hrenko, Natasha Lippians, and Laura Da- Precinct in Centre County, Pennsylvania. vidson. As majority inspector, he has custody of the poll books, locates Dance Captains Stephanie Smith voters' names and verifies signatures, accompanies the judge of and Laura Davidson will wrangle the elections and does other duties assigned by the judge. male ensemble of David Beech, Aaron During non-election times, Anthony is enjoying being a student Hench, Max Minka, Matt Munson, and Wes Schwarz along with a large in the Schreyer Honors College at Penn State. group of female singers and dancers. KENNETT CONTRIBUTES Cross Country Team Blazes the Trail INTERACT In addition to having had a great competitive season this Fall (Boys 8-2; Girls 7-3), the Cross Country Team participated in a number of community efforts. The Interact Club, though small, For the second consecutive year Assistant Coach George Walsh led the works to make big differences in the athletes in a collection of canned goods and money which was donated to the community. Kennett Soup Kitchen. Last year, the club's main proj- Coach Bob Anthony and Head Coach John Ferraro took the athletes to ect was organizing the Kennett Talent join guest Coach Doug Merrill for a small portion of his "Run to the Keys" which Show. The show was a huge success began in Boston on October 4 and will conclude in Key West on April 3. The and brought in over $400. The group author of the book FIGHTING THE DEMON OF SUICIDE and founder of the combined this with other money raised Power UP Foundation, Mr. Merrill is attempting to raise $25 million to promote during the year to give donations to two community programs to foster positive mental and physical health. His message worthy charities, $500 to the Kennett of encouragement to KHS student athletes preceded their two mile run through Food Cupboard which helps give food Kennett Square to New Garden. and clothes to underprivileged people around Kennett and $1000 to the Police Survivors Fund which raises money for Hope for Haiti the families of police officers who have died in the line of duty. The money can be used for paying a family’s bills, a college fund for a child who lost a parent, or even helping a family get food on the table. Interact also worked together with the National Honor Society to gather spare change in the cafeteria for the Pennies for Patients fund. The Interact Club worked hard last year to improve the lives of underprivileged and less fortunate people, and the group hopes to do the same in the coming year. The club advisor is Mr. John Griffith.

Hope for Haiti is the name of the Kennett High School campaign to raise funds for the effort to rebuild Haiti and offer hope for its people. The KHS campaign is being coordinated by members of the National Honor Society, Student Council, Humanitarian Club, and other interested students. The student organizers decided to donate all raised money to the organization Partners in Health which has an established presence within Haiti. An advertising campaign began the week following the earthquake with an educational spot on K-TV. The footage was compiled by J.C. Busby and Colleen Shifletwith the help of Video Production teacher and K-TV advisor Frank Vanderslice. The campaign will continue with ads, posters, flyers, and postings by e-mail. Monetary collections began at the Senior Play, where $200 was raised. Students will continue to collect from attendees at school events (concerts, sports events, etc.) through February. Students will also be visiting local businesses to ask the businesses to host collection containers on behalf of the KHS effort. Restaurants are being asked to participate in a KHS Hope for Haiti night during Hope for Haiti Week, February 22-26. Hope for Haiti Week will feature a benefit concert in Reynolds Gymnasium on Thursday, February 25. The National Honor Society will be collecting donations from individuals in advisory rooms daily during the week. Individual students and their families have spearheaded many initiatives that will be seen in the campaign. The Mallon Family (Ryan and Pat) met with others at their home to discuss ways to help. The Flax Family (Derrick and Esther) worked on a One Person/One Dollar theme, and the Mulry Family (Olivia) printed t- shirts to raise funds. Seniors, "Don't Rock the Boat"

Seniors presented their annual fun theatrical event, this year staging Tim Kelly's "Don't Rock the Boat." The comedy featured an impossibly young captain, seasick engineer, hypodermic happy nurse, thieves, pirates, Hollywood stars, and other loony characters on the aptly named cruise ship Vengeance. Directed by Ms. Irene Meredith with costumes and make-up by Mrs. Barbara Johanson, set design and stage management by Mr. Jonathan Johanson, technical direction by Mr. Devin Zuczek, and props coordinated by Mrs. Susan Sodomin, the play entertained the audience over its two night run. Serving on the many crews were Samantha Walls and Michael Gift (costumes); Roberto Vallencia (props); Gerald Johanson, Wesley Terpning, Luis Avalos and Brian Gonzales (sets), Carrie Carson and Ayla Benge (lighting/sound); Christina Blevins and Jessica Fischer (stage); Karen Keys, Samantha Murphy, Christina Blevins and Jessica Fischer (make-up); Samantha Murphy (prompting). The Cast (in order of appearance)

Barbara Borris, a student..…...... … Natasha Lippians Douglas Dorris, another student…...…...………Rosendo Villafuerte Mike Morrisaki, yet another student...….…Falang Maokhamphiou Ms. Crankmeyer, their teacher………….…...……..…Cathy Walsh Arlene Zane, the cruise director …..…..….…….Samantha Williams Jogger, an exercise nut……………..…….….………Mark Longacre Brenda, a student dreaming of stardom………...….…… Kaitlyn Cyr Jan, another dreamer…………………..……………Aubrey Clemens Penny, yet another dreamer .………....……….………Reilly Chaffin Honey Hotchkiss, a fabulous, but dumb, film star...... Alyssa Weaver Miss Buford, her secretary………………………Nicolette Grannum Commodore Withers, Retired Navy man………..………David Luft Mrs. Withers, his wife………………...……...…....… Alyssa Griggs Antonio, an emotional engineer………….……Vicente Ortiz Cortez Cody, Seasick second-in-command……..…….…. Hannah Sheridan Tom Butterworth, young likable captain…………...…. Nate Ratliff Victoria Bey, Hollywood producer ...... …Lauren Mingioni The Captain (Nate Ratliff) discusses Miss Marshall, from the insurance company…...…...... Devin Gray the day's events with the Cruise Nurse, has trouble giving injections.………….……Lindsey Pedicone Director (Samantha Williams). First Old Lady, a passenger…………….……………….Tricia Finn Second Old Lady, another passenger……………..…..Daise Bedolla Max, a shady character………………...……………….David Rubini Trixie, his accomplice……………………...……….……Karen Keys Pirate #1, on board without a ticket…………………...….Rocio Jara Pirate #2, another stow-away……………...……Marisol Lopez Nino Pirate #3, and another………………………...……Samuel Quintero Pirate #4, and another……………………………….….Lupe Garcia Pirate #5, and yet another stow-away……….…….…. Itsel Alvarado

Ms. Crankmeyer (Cathy Walsh) admonishes her student (Falang Maokhamphiou).

Notes and News from from Athletic Director the Athletic Department Jeff Thomas Kennett High School Fall Sport All-Stars & Highlights

Cross Country, Boys Team: 2nd at the Ron Powell Invitational & at the Bull Dog Invitational; 14th at the Carlise Invitational. Steve Hyland: 1st in the Varsity “A” Race & Fastest Male Athlete at the Ron Powell Invitational, 4th at the Bull Dog Invi- tational; 22nd at the Carlise Invitational; 16th at the Ches-Mont Championships. Glen Williams: 2nd in the Varsity “A” Race at the Ron Powell Invitational; 3rd at the Bull Dog Invitational;18th at the Carlise Invitational; 13th at the Salesianum Invitational; 10th at the Ches-Mont Championships; Ches-Mont All-League 2nd Team. Cross Country, Girls Team: 3rd at the Ron Powell Invitational; 5th at the Bull Dog Invitational; 7th at the Salesianum Invitational. Cathy Walsh: 2nd in the Varsity “A” Race at the Ron Powell Invitational; 7th at the Bull Dog Invitational; 13th at the Sale- sianum Invitational; 14th at the Ches-Mont Championships; 11th at the PIAA District 1 AAA Championships and advanced to the PIAA State AAA Championships; Ches-Mont All-League 2nd Team. Field Hockey Meredith Miller & Cana Richmond: Ches-Mont American Division 1st Team. Kaitlyn Ferree & Mallory Sinton: Ches-Mont American Division 2nd Team. Emily Badis: Ches-Mont American Division Honorable Mention. Football Blake Davenport & Anthony Torello: Ches-Mont American Division 1st Team Offense. Jeff Bruhn: Ches-Mont American Division 1st Team Defense & Linebacker of the Year. Shawn Jones: Ches-Mont American Division 1st Team Defense. Pat Mallon & Ty Rochester: Ches-Mont American Division Honorable Mention Offense. Mike Blackburn, Jabbar Mendez & Eric Middleton: Ches-Mont American Division Honorable Mention Defense. Golf Team: 2nd overall & 1st for the American Division at the Ches-Mont Championships; Ches-Mont American Division CHAMPIONS; 4th place at the PIAA District 1 Team Championships. Ryan Barba: tied for 2nd at the Ches-Mont Championships; 11th place at the PIAA District I Championships; tied for 24th at the PIAA Eastern Regional Championships; Ches-Mont American Division All-League. Zach Dilcher: tied for 7th at the Ches-Mont Championships; tied for 14th at the PIAA District I Championships; Ches-Mont American Division All-League. Kenshi Kobayashi: tied for 15th at the Ches-Mont Championships & advanced to the PIAA District I Championships. Adam Birmingham: 22nd at the Ches-Mont Championships & advanced to the PIAA District I Championships; Ches-Mont American Division Honorable Mention. Chris Coughlan & Brad Smith: Ches-Mont American Division Honorable Mention. Soccer, Boys Team: Ches-Mont American Division Team Sportsmanship Winner. Joe Meola, Roberto Silva & Austin Smith: Ches-Mont American Division 2nd Team. Daniel Dicce: Ches-Mont American Division Honorable Mention. Soccer, Girls Jamie Cummings, Taylor DeVoe & Alyson Outten: Ches-Mont American Division 1st Team. Monica Roland, Rian Salasin & Emma Starr: Ches-Mont American Division 2nd Team. Laura Davidson: Ches-Mont American Division Honorable Mention. Tennis, Girls Stephanie White: 2nd at the Ches-Mont American Division Singles Championships & advanced to the PIAA District I AAA Singles Championships; Ches-Mont American Division Singles All-League. Kaitlyn Cyr & Linzi Webster: 4th at the Ches-Mont American Division Doubles Championships & advanced to the PIAA District I AAA Doubles Championships; Ches-Mont American Division Doubles All-League. Volleyball Team: 2nd place at the Crosstown Invitational. Julianne Eklund: Ches-Mont American Division 1st Team. Sarah Mullen & Katrina Sungail: Ches-Mont American Division 2nd Team. Amy DeNenno & Jaclyn Kogut: Ches-Mont American Division Honorable Mention. http://khs.kcsd.org/Guidance/index.php

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A-C Ms. Jeanne Hutton [email protected] the g g [email protected] Guidance D-K Ms. Colleen Allen g L-Q Ms. Diana Wildermuth [email protected] R-Z Guidance Mr. Phone Fran Number: Ryan 610-444-6636 [email protected] Department Guidance Fax: 610-444-6132 School Code: 392005

Family Connection www.connection.naviance.com/kennetths

This is our second school year utilizing the Family Connection program, a Web-based career and college planning tool for students and parents. Family Connection is also used in our office to track and analyze data about college and career plans, so it can provide up-to-date information that’s specific to our school and your child. We will continue to utilize Family Connection with all students by having them complete an activity that is specific to their grade level. We encourage both students and parents to make use of this program to help them in making decisions about the student’s career and college plans.

Through Family Connection, students can utilize assessments to learn more about themselves and to receive suggestions about potential career paths. Results from these assessments, along with a career database, will assist students in the completion of their graduation project. Students have the ability to complete a college search and research information about specific colleges through the extensive database of colleges within the program. Family Connection is also an excellent communication tool, letting us share information about up-coming meetings, events, local scholarship opportunities, and other Web resources for college and career information.

Students have registered with the program here at school. Parents also have the ability to access the benefits of Family Connection. If you have not registered with the program, we encourage you to do so. SpringPlease contact SAT’s your child’s counselor for your registration code.

The SAT Reasoning Test will be administered at KHS on March 13, 2010 (February 4deadline). Students may register on-line for any 2010 SAT at www.collegeboard.com. The remaining SAT dates are: May 1 (March 25 deadline) and June 5 (April 29 deadline). Students must send their SAT scores to colleges Andirectly SAT Prep from Course The College is available Board. to all KHS students through the Family Connection program. This Web-based course was introduced to the juniors during November. Students have the ability to access this tool anytime through the internet. Parents can monitor their child’s progress through the course by signing into their Family Connection account.

Local Scholarships

This is advanced notice of the availability of local scholarships and awards. An application will be mailed home in April to every senior. These awards will be announced at graduation. The one-page application is easy to complete. A copy of the student’s financial aid letter from the school he or she expects to attend must be attached and returned to the guidance office.

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General Scholarships

Any national or business related scholarships arriving in the Guidance Office wills be- posted in the scholarship listing within the Family Connection program, accessed through the following web address www.connection.naviance.com/kennetth . Stu from dents are encouraged to investigate this listing and review it frequently to check the for updates. Most of these scholarships have web sites and the applications can be Guidance Department downloaded. Scholarship applications are time sensitive so students must be sure to keep track of scholarship deadlines. Scholarships requiring a transcript and/or a counselor portion should be given to the Guidance Office at least 10 school days before the deadline. A signed release form and a stamped addressed envelope must also be attached. NOTE: If a Web site is not given, the scholarship information will be Courseavailable Selection in the Guidance Materials Office.

The course selection process for 2010-11 will soon be under way. Educational Planning Guides were (will be) distributed to students in the first week of February. Please use this booklet as your resource for descriptions, prerequisites and sequences of all courses offered at Kennett High School. To guide you in making decisions about next year’s classes, teachers will make their recommendations based on the student’s achievement, class performance and their knowledge of course expectations. These recommendations are especially important in sequential subject areas such as English, mathematics, social studies and science. Counselors will meet with students in classes to review elective choices and graduation requirements. Students’ course requests will then be entered into the school’s computer and a printout of your individual student’s course requests for next year will be mailed home during the second semester. An actual draft of your student’s schedule for the 2010-11 school year will be mailed home at the end of July and there will be an additional opportunity to make revisions at that time. As Reachingalways, school Your counselors Child's Teachers are available and Counselor to discuss your student’s educational plan.

To reach any memberwikis of the Kennett High School staff, you can send an e-mail to the teacher using the first initial and last name @kcsd.org. You can also call the school and leave a voice. Many teachers have Driver’sWeb-sites Education and with helpful information, class notes and tutorial sites.

- Driver’s education is not required in Pennsylvania to obtain a driver’s permit or license; however, some insurance companies offer a discount for those drivers who have completed a certified driver’s educa tion program. Driver’s education is a two part program: the theory portion, which consists of 30 class hours of instruction, and the supervised driving portion, which consists of 6 hours of actual behind- the-wheel practice. Upon completion of both parts of driver education, students are issued a certificate stating that they have fulfilled the course requirements. The Chester County Intermediate Unit provides Driver’s Education courses and students may register for this course by completing a form available - in the high school main office. Forms are also available at www.cciu.org. The Intermediate Unit phone number is 484-237-5055. Classes will tentatively be conducted after school, in the evening or on Satur Summerdays either Programs at Kennett High School or at Avon Grove High School. -

Are you looking for a summer program of any type? Information about a variety of programs is avail - able within the Family Connection. The listing is found under the college tab. Lengths of programs vary from one to eight weeks; costs vary from nominal to expensive; some have scholarships. If you are look ing for something special, something different for your son or daughter to do this year, browse through the Enrichment Programs listing within Family Connection. KHS (continued from previous page) Working Papers Calendar from the Students who are 14 to 18 years of age who seek Guidance employment in Pennsylvania must have working Department papers issued to be legally employed. There are- 3 Winter Instrumental Concert restrictions as to the length and type of jobs for (7:30 pm - Auditorium) which minors may be hired. Without working pa 4 Kennett Kennect (7 pm - Library) pers on file, employers could be fined and insurance Friends of Music (7:30 pm - M284) questions could arise should an injury occur on the Kennett 8 School Board Mtg. (7 pm - MDL) job. Because each state has different laws, working 10 Athletic Boosters Mtg. (7 pm - 102) High School can issue working papers only for jobs in Pennsylvania. 15 Presidents’ Day HOLIDAY Applicationspapers are issued for workingby the state permits in which are theissued job throughis located. the Guid- (District Closed) ance Office. Since working papers are a legal document, we must 17 Graduation Project Meetings have on file a copy of a birth certificate, baptismal certificate or 18 8th Grade Parents Meeting & Tour passport for proof of age. For 14 and 15 year olds, a job specific 6:15 pm – Auditorium working paper will be issued once the student has been promised a job. Parents must sign the working paper application form in person in the Guidance Office. The student is to complete an application for a working permit by securing signatures of the employer and 4-6 Musical – “Footloose” (7 pm - Aud) physician. The completed form is returned to the Guidance Office (2 pm Matinee on 3/6) and the working permit is mailed to the employer or hand carried 8 Spring Sports Practices Begin by the student to the employer. The job specific working paper School Board Mtg. (7 pm - D. O.) is valid for the duration of that employment. Should the student 9 Sophomore Class Ring Assembly change jobs, a new working permit must be issued. Students who (3rd Period - Aud) 10 Athletic Boosters Mtg. (7 pm - 102) are 16 or 17 may secure transferable working permits. Parents 13 SATs at KHS must sign the working paper application form in the Guidance Office. 17 End of 3rd Marking Period The student is to complete the application for the transferable Music on Parade Concert working permit by securing signatures of the employer and physi- (7 pm - Reynolds Gymnasium) 18 Sophomore Ring Orders cian. The completed form is returned to the Guidance Office and (5-7 pm - Lobby) a transferable work permit is given to the student. If a student Kennett Kennect (7 pm - Library) changes jobs, the permit is still valid. 19 Sophomore Class Ring Orders (Pds. 3-7 - Lobby) 25 National Honor Society Induction FBLA Regional Leadership Workshop (7 pm - Aud) 26 Report Cards Distributed in Advisory (report contributed by Toto Han, FBLA) 29-31 Spring Break FBLA members attended a Region 9 Leadership Workshop on November 5 at Oxford Area High School. After the FBLA Region 9 officers conducted the annual business meeting, the conference was

2-4 Spring Break – District Closed introduced to two speakers. 7-30 PSSA Testing Mr. Chip Huston is the executive director of the Habitat for 8 Chamber Concert (7:30 pm - M290) Humanity of Chester County program. This program he organized 12 School Board Mtg. (7 pm - D. O.) 14 Athletic Boosters Mtg. (7 pm - 102) is an excellent opportunity for volunteers to help build houses for 17 9th Annual Multicultural poverty-stricken and homeless citizens. & Diversity Awareness Conference The second speaker, Dr. Kathleen Begley is the founder of Write 22 Interact Talent Show (7 pm - Aud) 27 District 24 Game Competitions Company Plus. Dr. Kathleen Begley imparted several guidelines for (7 pm - Cafeteria) developing good communication skills. 28 Graduation Project Meetings The conference was a valuable learning experience for all FBLA 30 Prom (5 pm - DuPont Country Club) After Prom members. FBLA advisor is Mr. Joe O'Sullivan. Kennett High School After Prom Fundraiser After Prom Pasta Party and Auction Saturday, March 13th, 2010 7pm - 10pm At the Kennett Country Club Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Tickets on Sale Now!!! Please Attend and Help to Keep our Students Safe on Prom Night!!!

Please complete and return your registration form below by February 15, 2010. Tickets are available for $35 per person. Come enjoy a delicious dinner, drinks, dessert, dancing and music! Help to support the Kennett After Prom by bidding on live and silent auction items! Thank you for marking your calendar for this important event!

If you would like to volunteer to help with this important fundraiser, please email Claire Finfrock at [email protected].

If the event is cancelled due to inclement weather, all ticket sales will be donated to the KHS After Prom. Donations for the Silent or Live Auction are gladly accepted!! All donations are TAX DEDUCTIBLE!

2010 Kennett High School After Prom Fundraiser Reservation Form Detach this form and mail it with check made payable to KHS After Prom Fundraiser to: Janet Samples, 104 Interlachen Court, Avondale, PA 19311

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Buy a Lotto Box for $20 a square! Winner takes home 50% of the profits!! Number of Boxes______X $20.00 per box = ______Fill in your box number at the event! Kennett Consolidated School District Kennett Square, PA 19348

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