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-552450257175 00 7175507355840 Report Cards went home November 5th00 Report Cards went home November 5th7143755708015Upcoming ConcertsDec 8th: BandDec 15th: Chorus & Orchestra 00Upcoming ConcertsDec 8th: BandDec 15th: Chorus & Orchestra 6858002990850ContentsNurse’s Notes1Art Dept.2Automotive Dept.2Business Dept.3English/Reading3FACS4Foreign Language4Music Dept.5New Staff600ContentsNurse’s Notes1Art Dept.2Automotive Dept.2Business Dept.3English/Reading3FACS4Foreign Language4Music Dept.5New Staff637433253067050026003251495425Nurse’s Notes00Nurse’s Notes26765254257675DV HAC Meets 11/600DV HAC Meets 11/650577754307205Red Card for Cancer00Red Card for Cancer12534903009900024091901796415It’s that time of year again – flu season. Protect your family from this season’s strains of the flu by getting flu vaccinations for the whole family. Influenza is a contagious virus that spreads from person to person through coughing or sneezing. Symptoms include fever, sore throat, chills, fatigue, cough, headache, and muscle aches. While other illnesses have the same symptoms and are often mistaken for influenza, only the influenza virus can cause influenza. Each year, on average, more than 200,000 people are hospitalized, and 36,000 people in America die, from flu related complications. Most of these deaths occur in the elderly, young children, and people with certain health conditions. Since it takes about two weeks for the flu vaccination to take effect, it’s important to get your flu shot as soon as possible before the flu season really gets underway.00It’s that time of year again – flu season. Protect your family from this season’s strains of the flu by getting flu vaccinations for the whole family. Influenza is a contagious virus that spreads from person to person through coughing or sneezing. Symptoms include fever, sore throat, chills, fatigue, cough, headache, and muscle aches. While other illnesses have the same symptoms and are often mistaken for influenza, only the influenza virus can cause influenza. Each year, on average, more than 200,000 people are hospitalized, and 36,000 people in America die, from flu related complications. Most of these deaths occur in the elderly, young children, and people with certain health conditions. Since it takes about two weeks for the flu vaccination to take effect, it’s important to get your flu shot as soon as possible before the flu season really gets underway.13131803376295On Wednesday, November 6th, 2013 , the Delaware Valley Health Advisory Council held its fall meeting at 4:30 p.m. in the DVHS Media Center. The Council is in search of faculty, staff, parents and community members to generate & discuss ideas regarding student & employee health and wellness. The meeting agenda included:Recognition of wellness initiatives throughout the DVSD schools;Discussion of the return of the Health Advisory Council 5k fundraiser;Employee wellnessFuture wellness initiatives throughout the district.The HAC is also in search for potential student leaders to help form the DVHS Wellness Club.Any person interested in learning more about these opportunities should contact:Sean Giblin(570) 296-1850 x7113giblins@00On Wednesday, November 6th, 2013 , the Delaware Valley Health Advisory Council held its fall meeting at 4:30 p.m. in the DVHS Media Center. The Council is in search of faculty, staff, parents and community members to generate & discuss ideas regarding student & employee health and wellness. The meeting agenda included:Recognition of wellness initiatives throughout the DVSD schools;Discussion of the return of the Health Advisory Council 5k fundraiser;Employee wellnessFuture wellness initiatives throughout the district.The HAC is also in search for potential student leaders to help form the DVHS Wellness Club.Any person interested in learning more about these opportunities should contact:Sean Giblin(570) 296-1850 x7113giblins@38481003523615On Friday Oct 18th the boys & girls soccer programs joined forces to give cancer a red card. The evening began with the middle school teams from DVMS & DDMS playing their final game of the season at the Stadium. Afterward, all players from middle school up through varsity girls and boys competed in a penalty shootout to see which program could win the honor of scoring the most goals and winning the “Golden Cleat Award”. During the penalty shots the players, coaches and even the Warrior tried their luck against the DV Warrior Goalies. The night ended with the girls program winning the coveted award by scoring 60 goals to the boys 55. The real winner was John Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. The girls & boys programs worked together to raise $4,000.00On Friday Oct 18th the boys & girls soccer programs joined forces to give cancer a red card. The evening began with the middle school teams from DVMS & DDMS playing their final game of the season at the Stadium. Afterward, all players from middle school up through varsity girls and boys competed in a penalty shootout to see which program could win the honor of scoring the most goals and winning the “Golden Cleat Award”. During the penalty shots the players, coaches and even the Warrior tried their luck against the DV Warrior Goalies. The night ended with the girls program winning the coveted award by scoring 60 goals to the boys 55. The real winner was John Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. The girls & boys programs worked together to raise $4,000.49911001771650006762751152525Fall 2013 Issue00Fall 2013 Issue25146001028700Ron Collins, Principal 11-12Brian Blaum, Principal 9-1000Ron Collins, Principal 11-12Brian Blaum, Principal 9-1038004753613150028702036131500342900457200Delaware Valley High School Newsletter00Delaware Valley High School Newsletter246189520066000028702036131500254000031496000025298406601460004991100601980000254000012319000025527004457700002552700767080000572770433705DVHS Newsletter00DVHS Newsletter6134100409575Page 2 of 600Page 2 of 632194501308100004768851270635The 2012-2013 Permanent Art Collection is now on exhibit on the walls of our school. Students, staff, and parents are invited to view the works at any time. Eleven new pieces have been added to the A-Hall, C-Hall, Media center, 9/10 office and outside 9/10 guidance. The student artists are greatly honored to have their pieces chosen for the collection.Bridget Donlon“Don’t Lose Faith”PhotoElena Eshleman“Personality”PhotoTravis Dacey“Nature Mandala”PhotoshopCarissa Kernoschak“Koi Fish Reduction”Block PrintChloe KingAbstractLandscapeJenna MurphyAcrylicPaintingKristy DeMeoAbstractMixed Media Eileen Carofalo“Sinister Surveillance”Block Print Jessie Wagenhoffer“Waiting”Block PrintKimberly Goodrow“The Light”Block Print00The 2012-2013 Permanent Art Collection is now on exhibit on the walls of our school. Students, staff, and parents are invited to view the works at any time. Eleven new pieces have been added to the A-Hall, C-Hall, Media center, 9/10 office and outside 9/10 guidance. The student artists are greatly honored to have their pieces chosen for the collection.Bridget Donlon“Don’t Lose Faith”PhotoElena Eshleman“Personality”PhotoTravis Dacey“Nature Mandala”PhotoshopCarissa Kernoschak“Koi Fish Reduction”Block PrintChloe KingAbstractLandscapeJenna MurphyAcrylicPaintingKristy DeMeoAbstractMixed Media Eileen Carofalo“Sinister Surveillance”Block Print Jessie Wagenhoffer“Waiting”Block PrintKimberly Goodrow“The Light”Block Print476250918210Art Department Updates Permanent Collection00Art Department Updates Permanent Collection470535363855004467225825500482917582550004762503173095Recent Art Department Events00Recent Art Department Events31432503467100004762503471545The AP Art History class performed a Japanese Tea Ceremony on October 11th. Students and teachers reported the experience to be enlightening, engaging, and truly wonderful. Enacting a Japanese Tea Ceremony strengthened student awareness of the particular culture and cultural differences.Next month, the class will travel to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York CityThe Art club is currently updating the scenery in a few locations throughout the high school building. Murals are being painted in the 11/12 Cafeteria, the 11/12 Nurses Office, and Mrs. Bruno’s office on the 9/10 side.00The AP Art History class performed a Japanese Tea Ceremony on October 11th. Students and teachers reported the experience to be enlightening, engaging, and truly wonderful. Enacting a Japanese Tea Ceremony strengthened student awareness of the particular culture and cultural differences.Next month, the class will travel to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York CityThe Art club is currently updating the scenery in a few locations throughout the high school building. Murals are being painted in the 11/12 Cafeteria, the 11/12 Nurses Office, and Mrs. Bruno’s office on the 9/10 side.58197754343400DV Turkey Trot00DV Turkey Trot4591050161926The DV Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Run was held on Saturday, November 9, 2013 to raise funds to prevent hunger locally and assist the DV Cross Country Team. Race day registration was available and began at 8:30 AM. The race will started at 9:30 AM at the Delaware Valley High School on a scenic, flat cross country course. Pre-registered runners and walkers received a free t-shirt, food ticket, raffle ticket and goodie bag. 00The DV Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Run was held on Saturday, November 9, 2013 to raise funds to prevent hunger locally and assist the DV Cross Country Team. Race day registration was available and began at 8:30 AM. The race will started at 9:30 AM at the Delaware Valley High School on a scenic, flat cross country course. Pre-registered runners and walkers received a free t-shirt, food ticket, raffle ticket and goodie bag. 31432505220335Combo Classes Kick-off Service Projects00Combo Classes Kick-off Service Projects-71437552768501838325995044The Integrated Social Studies/English classes in grades 9, 10, and 11 have partnered with New York Says Thank You to kick off their service-learning projects for this school year. On 9/12, the National Day of Service, all three levels watched a documentary focusing on America’s response to 9/11 in respect to service learning. The classes also created their action plans for the year which include Stars of Hope, a “pay it forward challenge," Read-a-Thon, Alex’s Lemonade, and a house project with Habitat for Humanity. These projects will transform the way our students express compassion for others and connect with victims following disasters on a national and global scale. New York Says Thank You focuses on the possibilities of a brighter future as seen through the limitless creativity and hope of a child.00The Integrated Social Studies/English classes in grades 9, 10, and 11 have partnered with New York Says Thank You to kick off their service-learning projects for this school year. On 9/12, the National Day of Service, all three levels watched a documentary focusing on America’s response to 9/11 in respect to service learning. The classes also created their action plans for the year which include Stars of Hope, a “pay it forward challenge," Read-a-Thon, Alex’s Lemonade, and a house project with Habitat for Humanity. These projects will transform the way our students express compassion for others and connect with victims following disasters on a national and global scale. New York Says Thank You focuses on the possibilities of a brighter future as seen through the limitless creativity and hope of a child.4286255695315On September 26, 2013 the Auto Tech Program had a visit from our good friends from Ohio Technical College. Tom Banks an instructor for OTC was a guest presenter. Tom is the owner of Big Daddy Customs, and a contributing writer for Air Brush Techniques Magazine. Tom ran a beginner airbrush seminar with the two CTE Auto Classes (about 60 students). He taught some rudiments of air brushing, to the students. By the end of the session the students were attempting the classic of all airbrush characters, "the human skull". Mr. Mike Dobrzyn would like to thank Tom Banks for giving the kids this experience, and would also like to thank Mike Law for setting up this great event. Finally, he wishes to thank "Auto-Air Colors" for providing the paint and supplies free of charge. 00On September 26, 2013 the Auto Tech Program had a visit from our good friends from Ohio Technical College. Tom Banks an instructor for OTC was a guest presenter. Tom is the owner of Big Daddy Customs, and a contributing writer for Air Brush Techniques Magazine. Tom ran a beginner airbrush seminar with the two CTE Auto Classes (about 60 students). He taught some rudiments of air brushing, to the students. By the end of the session the students were attempting the classic of all airbrush characters, "the human skull". Mr. Mike Dobrzyn would like to thank Tom Banks for giving the kids this experience, and would also like to thank Mike Law for setting up this great event. Finally, he wishes to thank "Auto-Air Colors" for providing the paint and supplies free of charge. 4286255214620Ohio Technical College Visits Automotive00Ohio Technical College Visits Automotive30384743876675Student Council Events00Student Council Events19050003209924During the month of September, Student Council organized a sensational spirit week at the high school. From super heroes and TV show characters to dressing in a wacky wardrobes, many students at the high school participated in this year’s theme. The King of Legs competition raised over $655.49 for Pike County’s Center for Developmental Disabilities (CDD). Student Council officers will present the check to the CDD later this month and provide an afternoon of help at the center where students can assist in the classrooms and help complete projects around the facility. The 2013 Homecoming festivities concluded with 701 students in attendance at this year's Homecoming dance. Students worked on the details for this year’s high school fall Pep Rally which was held on Wednesday, October 30th at 6PM in the high school gym. The event was open to all current DV high students.00During the month of September, Student Council organized a sensational spirit week at the high school. From super heroes and TV show characters to dressing in a wacky wardrobes, many students at the high school participated in this year’s theme. The King of Legs competition raised over $655.49 for Pike County’s Center for Developmental Disabilities (CDD). Student Council officers will present the check to the CDD later this month and provide an afternoon of help at the center where students can assist in the classrooms and help complete projects around the facility. The 2013 Homecoming festivities concluded with 701 students in attendance at this year's Homecoming dance. Students worked on the details for this year’s high school fall Pep Rally which was held on Wednesday, October 30th at 6PM in the high school gym. The event was open to all current DV high students.5619757067550On October 20th, 18 Student Council members collected donations and walked for hunger in this year's community?CropWalk. The CropWalk promotes?awareness about hunger and helps to stock the shelves of our local food pantries. ?Our 18 students were successful in raising $424.46 and collected approximately 100 food items from their peers?& Warrior Community.?Our building's holiday food drive began on Friday, November 1st, boxes were delivered to each homeroom.00On October 20th, 18 Student Council members collected donations and walked for hunger in this year's community?CropWalk. The CropWalk promotes?awareness about hunger and helps to stock the shelves of our local food pantries. ?Our 18 students were successful in raising $424.46 and collected approximately 100 food items from their peers?& Warrior Community.?Our building's holiday food drive began on Friday, November 1st, boxes were delivered to each homeroom.5905506772275Warriors Walk00Warriors Walk43243502310130The Delaware Valley High School Creative Writing Club started its seventh year last month. After taking a few years off, Mr. Bates rejoined Mr. Pol as one of the club’s advisors. We are off to an excellent start to the year with approximately 30 members, representing all grade levels (9th-12th) and academic tracks. This club offers students opportunities to practice and develop writing skills among a community of their peers who enjoy telling stories and expressing themselves through the creation of fiction, memoirs, and poetry. Currently, we’re working on horror stories in preparation for our “fireside” readings that began around Halloween. Throughout the year, we will work on writing projects, which includes drafting, peer evaluations, revising, and recitations, culminating in an anthology of several pieces written by club members as an end-of-the-year souvenir. 0The Delaware Valley High School Creative Writing Club started its seventh year last month. After taking a few years off, Mr. Bates rejoined Mr. Pol as one of the club’s advisors. We are off to an excellent start to the year with approximately 30 members, representing all grade levels (9th-12th) and academic tracks. This club offers students opportunities to practice and develop writing skills among a community of their peers who enjoy telling stories and expressing themselves through the creation of fiction, memoirs, and poetry. Currently, we’re working on horror stories in preparation for our “fireside” readings that began around Halloween. Throughout the year, we will work on writing projects, which includes drafting, peer evaluations, revising, and recitations, culminating in an anthology of several pieces written by club members as an end-of-the-year souvenir. 53530502976245Creative Writing Kicks Off Year 700Creative Writing Kicks Off Year 7415290017240250-6096002428875041529001724025052959001238250005715004124960Two of our reading specialists, Mrs. Newman and Mrs.Lemenille are working with the Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers to promote literacy. Each week, the reading specialists go into each CTE area and teach reading skills using high-interest articles that pertain to each specific area. During each lesson, the reading specialist provides reading support while the CTE teacher provides the technical support. The students are learning how literacy relates to their future careers.00Two of our reading specialists, Mrs. Newman and Mrs.Lemenille are working with the Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers to promote literacy. Each week, the reading specialists go into each CTE area and teach reading skills using high-interest articles that pertain to each specific area. During each lesson, the reading specialist provides reading support while the CTE teacher provides the technical support. The students are learning how literacy relates to their future careers.5619753657600Reading and CTE Partner Up00Reading and CTE Partner Up30384751238249The Business Marketing class has been working on projects for the school and community. Rob Schaefer and Megan Pfuhler created table place cards and programs for the Hall of Fame. Fran Rhoades, Chris Rhoades, Jake DeMasi and Zach Rollar are creating all the promotional items for the Turkey Trot sponsored by the DV Cross Country team.Erika Lipari is creating documents for a gluten free bakery. Soon the class will be creating all the promotional items for the DVMS play. All these activities give the students real experience for business/marketing careers.00The Business Marketing class has been working on projects for the school and community. Rob Schaefer and Megan Pfuhler created table place cards and programs for the Hall of Fame. Fran Rhoades, Chris Rhoades, Jake DeMasi and Zach Rollar are creating all the promotional items for the Turkey Trot sponsored by the DV Cross Country team.Erika Lipari is creating documents for a gluten free bakery. Soon the class will be creating all the promotional items for the DVMS play. All these activities give the students real experience for business/marketing careers.3276600914400Business Marketing Classes Apply Skills00Business Marketing Classes Apply Skills5340351228090The Delaware Valley HS FBLA chapter has been busy participating in community service activities. The students served as guides for the DVHS Open House in September. The students also participated in Warrior Fest which was held on September 28. The students chanced off a signed football jersey by all the DV football players, a football poster, sold chili and had the corn hole game. All proceeds from the Warrior Fest will be donated to the PA FBLA State Project, Donate Life. 00The Delaware Valley HS FBLA chapter has been busy participating in community service activities. The students served as guides for the DVHS Open House in September. The students also participated in Warrior Fest which was held on September 28. The students chanced off a signed football jersey by all the DV football players, a football poster, sold chili and had the corn hole game. All proceeds from the Warrior Fest will be donated to the PA FBLA State Project, Donate Life. 561975962025DV FBLA Does Good00DV FBLA Does Good56007002171700006057900546735Page 3 of 600Page 3 of 6571500559435DVHS Newsletter00DVHS Newsletter304800013843000043243545910500546100124460000548640572770000254000010515600025171404051300002527300693420000546100124460000535940554736000-666750-114300French students Joseph Decker and Gabrielle Felix and Spanish students Paige Bodnar and Grace Lutfy, accompanied by Mr. Cotroneo, participated in Immersion Day for high school world language students at Marywood University on Thursday, October 24, 2013. Students were involved in many activities using the languages they are learning. They focused several areas including how important it is to continue the language they are studying, how marketable they would be in their future careers if they are bilingual, and also how many majors and careers there are where language is crucial. At the end of the day, the students were very pleased and were happy to have participated. 00French students Joseph Decker and Gabrielle Felix and Spanish students Paige Bodnar and Grace Lutfy, accompanied by Mr. Cotroneo, participated in Immersion Day for high school world language students at Marywood University on Thursday, October 24, 2013. Students were involved in many activities using the languages they are learning. They focused several areas including how important it is to continue the language they are studying, how marketable they would be in their future careers if they are bilingual, and also how many majors and careers there are where language is crucial. At the end of the day, the students were very pleased and were happy to have participated. 6115050355600Page 4 of 600Page 4 of 6-6381754924425DVHS hosted its second annual Activity Fair during all lunch periods on October 1, 2013 in the high school gymnasium. Student representatives from each club, with the assistance of the club advisor, created a flyer for advertisement and fielded several club questions concerning their club/activity. All high school students had the opportunity to attend the activity fair during their lunch periods and the response from the positive student body was excellent. 00DVHS hosted its second annual Activity Fair during all lunch periods on October 1, 2013 in the high school gymnasium. Student representatives from each club, with the assistance of the club advisor, created a flyer for advertisement and fielded several club questions concerning their club/activity. All high school students had the opportunity to attend the activity fair during their lunch periods and the response from the positive student body was excellent. 5334005734050Activity Fair00Activity Fair18002255334000On Oct. 8 and 15, select Delaware Valley students worked with the volunteers for Habitat for Humanity at a house in Birchwood Lakes in Dingmans Ferry, Pa. Mr. Larry Marcial, a sophomore Combo teacher at DV, has always envisioned his students being able to help and assist the Habitat for Humanity organization. This year, he was able to partner with Jim Lariviere a volunteer for Habitat and make this dream a reality. So far, there have been students in the Combo program and students from the CTE Building trades program who have traveled to the Birchwood Lakes community to assist in building a three bedroom ranch home for a family in need. The students and teachers have helped run wiring on the interior of the home and nail on siding to the outside of the home. The work will continue in the Spring and expand to the CTE Electrical program as well. 00On Oct. 8 and 15, select Delaware Valley students worked with the volunteers for Habitat for Humanity at a house in Birchwood Lakes in Dingmans Ferry, Pa. Mr. Larry Marcial, a sophomore Combo teacher at DV, has always envisioned his students being able to help and assist the Habitat for Humanity organization. This year, he was able to partner with Jim Lariviere a volunteer for Habitat and make this dream a reality. So far, there have been students in the Combo program and students from the CTE Building trades program who have traveled to the Birchwood Lakes community to assist in building a three bedroom ranch home for a family in need. The students and teachers have helped run wiring on the interior of the home and nail on siding to the outside of the home. The work will continue in the Spring and expand to the CTE Electrical program as well. 41624256153150DV and H4H00DV and H4H18764253086100Mrs. Luann Genovas came in to speak with the Level 1 Early Childhood Education students about the importance of confidentiality. We sat as a roundtable discussion while we investigated the legalities of confidentiality as well as the moral issues involved when working with students. The discussion brought new ideas and questions to the forefront which has led to continuing conversations about solving situations that may or have arisen. Ann Gillerlane also took time out of her busy day to come and talk to our class about the importance of early intervention with children. 0Mrs. Luann Genovas came in to speak with the Level 1 Early Childhood Education students about the importance of confidentiality. We sat as a roundtable discussion while we investigated the legalities of confidentiality as well as the moral issues involved when working with students. The discussion brought new ideas and questions to the forefront which has led to continuing conversations about solving situations that may or have arisen. Ann Gillerlane also took time out of her busy day to come and talk to our class about the importance of early intervention with children. 187642547625Mrs. Tricia Woerner, a Senior Culinary Specialist was a guest speaker in the FACS classes this month. She informed students about courses of study available at The International Culinary Schools at the Art Institute. She tailored her discussion to the specific interests of the students in each class. As a result, the topics of discussion ranged from fashion and interior design and retail management to advertising and the design of industrial products, audio production, game art, animation and web design, as well as, the culinary arts. The students found out about the many career possibilities for each area of study. She related the many products in their everyday lives to the special skills it takes to produce them and opened their eyes to potential careers “Find a job you love and you’ll never work a day in your life” was the parting advice that left the students commenting as they left sampling the food. 0Mrs. Tricia Woerner, a Senior Culinary Specialist was a guest speaker in the FACS classes this month. She informed students about courses of study available at The International Culinary Schools at the Art Institute. She tailored her discussion to the specific interests of the students in each class. As a result, the topics of discussion ranged from fashion and interior design and retail management to advertising and the design of industrial products, audio production, game art, animation and web design, as well as, the culinary arts. The students found out about the many career possibilities for each area of study. She related the many products in their everyday lives to the special skills it takes to produce them and opened their eyes to potential careers “Find a job you love and you’ll never work a day in your life” was the parting advice that left the students commenting as they left sampling the food. 3419475857250Family and Consumer Sciences News00Family and Consumer Sciences News1724025-2857500504825857250DV Foreign Language00DV Foreign Language609600378460DVHS Newsletter00DVHS Newsletter50863530289500-962025-104775All of the music students were treated to a beautiful performance?by the Crosswinds Woodwind Quintet on Friday, October 4th.? DVHS is so very pleased to?experience two of these types of events each year.? They are made possible through a collaboration with Kindred Spirits Music and Yosif Feigelson.? Our students are better musicians due to these professionals taking time to come and perform, answer questions the students may have, and coaching them on to better musicianship.00All of the music students were treated to a beautiful performance?by the Crosswinds Woodwind Quintet on Friday, October 4th.? DVHS is so very pleased to?experience two of these types of events each year.? They are made possible through a collaboration with Kindred Spirits Music and Yosif Feigelson.? Our students are better musicians due to these professionals taking time to come and perform, answer questions the students may have, and coaching them on to better musicianship.6181725361950Page 5 of 600Page 5 of 63790950-95250On Sunday, September 8th, 6 DVHS band members participated in the 36th Annual Celebration of the Arts Jazz Festival, held in Delaware Water Gap, PA. Anna Speer, Dencil Wilmot, Willy Mullen, Jason Feakins, Tyler Williams, Andrew Sorton represented the DV music department in the Celebration of the Arts (COTA) Honors Jazz ensemble. The “COTA Cats”, as they are affectionately referred to, was founded in 1981 by festival founder, and world famous saxophonist Phil Woods. This prestigious group is comprised of jazz students from all over Northeastern PA. Starting in early August, the group began the season with intensive 3 hour rehearsals in preparation for the prime-time performance at the COTA jazz festival on September 9th. Under the direction of Mr. Lance Rauh and Mr. Ryan Curchoe, the band performed a program of 6 selections. The program included compositions and arrangements by world class composers written specifically for the COTA Cats.0On Sunday, September 8th, 6 DVHS band members participated in the 36th Annual Celebration of the Arts Jazz Festival, held in Delaware Water Gap, PA. Anna Speer, Dencil Wilmot, Willy Mullen, Jason Feakins, Tyler Williams, Andrew Sorton represented the DV music department in the Celebration of the Arts (COTA) Honors Jazz ensemble. The “COTA Cats”, as they are affectionately referred to, was founded in 1981 by festival founder, and world famous saxophonist Phil Woods. This prestigious group is comprised of jazz students from all over Northeastern PA. Starting in early August, the group began the season with intensive 3 hour rehearsals in preparation for the prime-time performance at the COTA jazz festival on September 9th. Under the direction of Mr. Lance Rauh and Mr. Ryan Curchoe, the band performed a program of 6 selections. The program included compositions and arrangements by world class composers written specifically for the COTA Cats.-9620257105650DV Band Celebrates at Grey TowersOn September 28th, members of the DVHS Band participated in the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Grey Towers. By special invitation, the band performed for a crowd gathered to commemorate the dedication of Grey Towers as well as President John F. Kennedy’s visit to Milford in September of 1963. Just as DVHS did 50 years ago, the band shared the stage with various federal & local dignitaries playing the National Anthem and America the Beautiful.00DV Band Celebrates at Grey TowersOn September 28th, members of the DVHS Band participated in the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Grey Towers. By special invitation, the band performed for a crowd gathered to commemorate the dedication of Grey Towers as well as President John F. Kennedy’s visit to Milford in September of 1963. Just as DVHS did 50 years ago, the band shared the stage with various federal & local dignitaries playing the National Anthem and America the Beautiful.-9620253514725Several string students have just been accepted to represent DVHS at the annual Marywood String Celebration (which will be held in November).? Congratulations goes out to: 9th graders-James Hoerst, Kristen Kellher, Kaitlynn Kent, Morgan Maluk and Brittany Mross10th Graders-Gina Dedes, Karthik Ramaswamy?and Jan Secular 11th Graders-Gabby Felix, Lindsey Lockwood and Josh Shepard12t hGraders-Krystina Busacco, Briana DeSouza, Britney Forichon and Erika Lipari.? 00Several string students have just been accepted to represent DVHS at the annual Marywood String Celebration (which will be held in November).? Congratulations goes out to: 9th graders-James Hoerst, Kristen Kellher, Kaitlynn Kent, Morgan Maluk and Brittany Mross10th Graders-Gina Dedes, Karthik Ramaswamy?and Jan Secular 11th Graders-Gabby Felix, Lindsey Lockwood and Josh Shepard12t hGraders-Krystina Busacco, Briana DeSouza, Britney Forichon and Erika Lipari.? 1304925-95250Our music department continues to be busy with many students being involved in various phases of musical activity:? Our pep band continues to be a rallying?presence in their new location for our home football gamesOct 4th: Students traveled to the NYC Philharmonic to see a performance of Beethoven‘s 9th Symphony.? Oct. 9th: 7 young men (including one 8th grader) participated in the 2nd Annual Men Of Song Festival with the Penn State Glee Club on the University Park Campus of Penn State.? While there they sang with the Glee Club after working with Director of Choral Activities, Dr. Christopher KiverOct 13th: 8 students traveled to Penn State to see concerts and tour the music department.Oct. 16th: Chamber Orchestra participated in County OrchestraOct 21st: Students performed at the PMEA district 10 Chorus Auditions . Results will be announced soon.Nov 4th: Choral Students traveled to Stroudsburg to participate in the Monroe/Pike County Chorus at Notre Dame High SchoolUpcoming EventsDec 20th: Another trip to the NYC Philharmonic is planned. This trip is open to all music students. Down Payment was Due Oct 28th0Our music department continues to be busy with many students being involved in various phases of musical activity:? Our pep band continues to be a rallying?presence in their new location for our home football gamesOct 4th: Students traveled to the NYC Philharmonic to see a performance of Beethoven‘s 9th Symphony.? Oct. 9th: 7 young men (including one 8th grader) participated in the 2nd Annual Men Of Song Festival with the Penn State Glee Club on the University Park Campus of Penn State.? While there they sang with the Glee Club after working with Director of Choral Activities, Dr. Christopher KiverOct 13th: 8 students traveled to Penn State to see concerts and tour the music department.Oct. 16th: Chamber Orchestra participated in County OrchestraOct 21st: Students performed at the PMEA district 10 Chorus Auditions . Results will be announced soon.Nov 4th: Choral Students traveled to Stroudsburg to participate in the Monroe/Pike County Chorus at Notre Dame High SchoolUpcoming EventsDec 20th: Another trip to the NYC Philharmonic is planned. This trip is open to all music students. Down Payment was Due Oct 28th5524500733425COTA Cats00COTA Cats2924175733425Events00Events6667504305300Students Selected00Students Selected523875733425Music News00Music News00666750330835DVHS Newsletter00DVHS Newsletter52768526479500050393600025400002794000025527002715260002565400459740000-5238754143375November 26th: Parent/Teacher ConferencesNovember 26th: Half Day for StudentsNovember 27th: Half Day for Students & TeachersNovember 28th-December 2nd:Fall RecessDecember 13th: Jingle Ball 00November 26th: Parent/Teacher ConferencesNovember 26th: Half Day for StudentsNovember 27th: Half Day for Students & TeachersNovember 28th-December 2nd:Fall RecessDecember 13th: Jingle Ball 8858254810125Upcoming Dates00Upcoming Dates-57150034861506286500476250Page 6 of 600Page 6 of 6819150981075New Staff Spotlight:Chelsea Koch00New Staff Spotlight:Chelsea Koch-466725447676Ms. Chelsea Koch graduated from Delaware Valley High School in 2006. While in high school she was a member of the varsity swim and soccer teams. She also played violin, and was inducted into the National Honor Society. She attended college at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania where her focus was on academics. She became president of Sigma Tau Delta, the National English Honor Society, her senior year. Chelsea graduated in 2010 with her bachelor’s degree in secondary education with a concentration in English. After graduation, she knew she wanted to return to the high school that had given her the opportunity to become the teacher she now was. Ms. Koch subbed for three years at DVHS while assistant coaching the swim team and teaching the students of DVSD Alternative Education. She has been hired full-time this year and his excited to teach her own classes. Ms. Koch states, “I am happy to instill the same values in my students that the teachers at DV enriched my life with during my education here.”00Ms. Chelsea Koch graduated from Delaware Valley High School in 2006. While in high school she was a member of the varsity swim and soccer teams. She also played violin, and was inducted into the National Honor Society. She attended college at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania where her focus was on academics. She became president of Sigma Tau Delta, the National English Honor Society, her senior year. Chelsea graduated in 2010 with her bachelor’s degree in secondary education with a concentration in English. After graduation, she knew she wanted to return to the high school that had given her the opportunity to become the teacher she now was. Ms. Koch subbed for three years at DVHS while assistant coaching the swim team and teaching the students of DVSD Alternative Education. She has been hired full-time this year and his excited to teach her own classes. Ms. Koch states, “I am happy to instill the same values in my students that the teachers at DV enriched my life with during my education here.”5171440923925End Genocide Project00End Genocide Project4029075171450In Mr. Bajor’s Peace studies classes, students recently completed bulletin board presentations on current and past genocides. The students were required to gather information and determine how each genocide could have been stopped before the thousands of needless deaths occurred using Dr. Gregory Stanton’s methodology of The Eights Stages of Genocide. Each class was given the task of designing a bulletin board with a class based theme and to devise a method to promote the active involvement of students to end genocide. One student, Josh Risano, designed a website to promote the ending of genocide. His website has been selected as a finalist in a contest sponsored by WIX , a web design company and the winner will have his/her website displayed in Times Square at a future date. In only a few days, his website received 2000 likes. Other classes chose to create brochures and flyers to promote different organizations that seek to end genocide.0In Mr. Bajor’s Peace studies classes, students recently completed bulletin board presentations on current and past genocides. The students were required to gather information and determine how each genocide could have been stopped before the thousands of needless deaths occurred using Dr. Gregory Stanton’s methodology of The Eights Stages of Genocide. Each class was given the task of designing a bulletin board with a class based theme and to devise a method to promote the active involvement of students to end genocide. One student, Josh Risano, designed a website to promote the ending of genocide. His website has been selected as a finalist in a contest sponsored by WIX , a web design company and the winner will have his/her website displayed in Times Square at a future date. In only a few days, his website received 2000 likes. Other classes chose to create brochures and flyers to promote different organizations that seek to end genocide.819150483235DVHS Newsletter00DVHS Newsletter68008541719500 ................
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