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Hutchinson High School News
Marching season commences for HHS
Sep 2, 2010The 2010-11 marching season for the Hutchinson High School Salthawk Marching Band formally begins with the pre-game and halftime shows of the HHS-Rockhurst football game Sept. 3, 2010, at Gowans Stadium.
The band will play the National Anthem at about 6:45 p.m. Friday. At halftime, the band premiers portions of its 2010 theme, "Russian Classical Show." Selections for 2010 include "Night on Bald Mountain" by Mussorgsky, "Sabre Dance" by Khachaturian, and "Pictures at an Exhibition" by Moussorgsky.
HHS marches at all home football games.
The first formal critique of the program will be on Sept. 15 when it marches in the Kansas State Fair in downtown Hutchinson and on the fairgrounds.
Other marching competitions for the fall 2010 season include Oct. 9 at the University of Central Oklahoma at Edmond, Oct. 23 at Kansas State University in Manhattan and Oct. 27 at Andover.
For more information, contact Daryl Koestel, HHS director of bands.
Football t-shirt sales
Aug 26, 2010Two different Salthawk football t-shirts are available to purchase in 2010. The shirts are "7 -- Leave Nothing to Chance Salthawk Football 2010" and a t-shirt specifically for the Rockhurst game.
Shirts will be on sale at the Fall Sports Kickoff at 7 p.m. tonight in the Salthawk Activity Center, Blue Gold Scrimmage, beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug 27, at Gowans Stadium as well as the night of the Rockhurst game (Sept. 3).
Youth and adult sizes are available this year. Youth shirts are $11 each and adult sizes are $12 up to XL and $13 for 2X to 4X. Shirts are all "in stock." Hoodies ("7 -- Leave Nothing to Chance") also are available as a special order in adult sizes only. All proceeds from sales of these shirts go directly to HHS football program.The Booster Club is encouraging all fans to purchase and wear the new blue Rockhurst shirts to the Sept. 3 game.
Fall sports seasons begin
Aug 26, 2010 With
the start of school, pre-season sports activities are beginning at HHS.
The
annual Fall Sports Kickoff for
During
the evening, fall sports teams and their coaches will be introduced.
The
annual Blue-Gold football scrimmage will be Friday, Aug. 27, at Gowans Stadium.
The freshman and junior varsity squads scrimmage at 6 p.m. The marching band will
perform at 6:45 p.m. The varsity football team will scrimmage at 7 p.m.
The
HHS Salthawks have won six consecutive state football championships.
Saturday,
Aug. 28, the annual AVCTL pre-season volleyball tournament for the league’s
Divisions I and II will be held in the
For
more information, contact Eric
Armstrong, HHS activities director.
Tickets on sale for Rockhurst game
Aug 26, 2010
Tickets
also will be sold at the Blue-Gold scrimmage at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, at
Gowans Stadium.
HHS
plays
Tickets for the game --
and for all regular season home varsity football games -- are $6 for adults and
$4 for students. The district does sell an adult activity pass for $50 and
student activity pass for $25. The passes, good for all high school and middle
school home games, also are available at the HHS main office and on both
campuses of
USD 308 staff identification badges, AVCTL league passes and district-issued Golden Age passes also will be accepted for admission to the game.
For
more information, contact Eric
Armstrong, HHS activities director.
Convocation opens 2010-11 school year
Aug 16, 2010The nearly 900 Hutchinson Public Schools staff members formally began the 2010-11 school year with the annual opening convocation Monday (Aug. 16, 2010) at the Salthawk Activity Center on the Hutchinson High School campus.
Superintendent Jan Strecker talked about her educational experiences as a student and as a young teacher as she kicked off the school year with her presentation titled "Roots and Wings." Keynote speaker for the event was Hutchinson Community College Instructor Carolyn Parson, who spoke on the importance of diversity. Diversity is one of the district's focuses in 2010-11.
Several
educators were honored during the event. The
Davis Foundation made its a
nnual Teachers of the Year Awards. The
elementary
school winners were Karla Pruitt, kindergarten teacher at McCandless Elementary School, and Pam
Allender,
second grade teacher at Graber Elementary School.
The middle school winner was Chanin Aumiller, social studies teacher at Hutchinson Middle School -- 8.
The high school winners were Nancy Williams, special education teacher, and Nathan Henry, social studies teachers. Both educators teach at Hutchinson High School.
Each winner receives $4,000. The Davis Foundation has contributed millions of dollars to Hutchinson Public Schools' staff and students since its first scholarships were awarded to HHS seniors 53 years ago.
Also recognized during the even were the USD 308 Kansas Teacher of the Year nominees -- Martin Vieyra, first grade teacher at Wiley Elementary School, and Lori Meis, reading teacher at Hutchinson Middle School -- 7.
Recognized during the convocation as the Classified Employee of the Year for 2009-10 was Valerie Armstrong, secretary at HMS-7.
This week, staff will have in-service training and room preparation for the 2010-11 school year. Students in grades one through nine return on Aug. 23. High school sophomores through seniors begin the year on Aug. 24. Kindergartners and students in the 4-year-old program begin on Aug. 25.Williams steps down as baseball coach
Aug 2, 2010Long-time Hutchinson High School head baseball coach Steve Williams has announced he will step down prior to the 2011 season.
Williams has been head coach of the Salthawks for 21 years, beginning with the 1990 season. During that time, the Salthawks went 277-178 for a 61 percent winning record. The Salthawks were 8-14 overall in 2010 and 4-6 in the AVCTL to take fourth place in the league.
During his tenure at HHS, 50 players went on to play in college or the pros.
The Salthawks won six league championships during Williams' tenure and made six trips to the state tournament where they finished fourth in 1997 and second in both 2002 and 2003.
Williams was named league coach of the year four different times and was state coach of the year in 2001.
Prior to coaching at HHS, Williams was an assistant coach at Nickerson and at Norway, Iowa. The coach also has been active in summer baseball with his teams winning five state championships and finishing as high as second in two different national tournaments.
A tenured educator, Williams will remain as a journalism teacher at HHS, a program that also has gained state and national awards during his tenure at the school.
Williams has submitted his resignation as baseball coach, which the Board of Education will have on its Aug. 9 agenda. No decision has been on his successor.
Online enrollment opens
Jul 30, 2010Many of the families of Hutchinson Public Schools students will have the opportunity to enroll their students online for the 2010-11 school year.
The district has opened an online enrollment portal on its website, www.usd308.com.
Families who have emails on record in the district's student records database received an email Friday morning (July 30, 2010), inviting them to participate in the process. The emails went out to about 2,800 of the district's 4,500 students.
The pilot project, however, is not limited to families with email addresses in the student database. Any USD 308 parent or guardian who has his or her student's PowerSchool user name and password as well as the student's district ID number from the 2009-10 school year also can enroll online.
As part of the online enrollment, parents will be able to apply for free- or reduced-priced lunches online.
As of noon Friday, about 100 families already had taken advantage of online enrollment.
Walk-in enrollment for all USD 308 students (pre-K through 12) will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010, and Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010, at the Salthawk Activity Center on the Hutchinson High School campus.
For walk-in enrollment, families are asked to park in the east Sports Arena parking lot. Families who only have HHS students are asked to enter from the southwest doors of the Salthawk Activity Center while all other families should use the southeast doors of the facility.
HHS debate/forensics places at nationals
Jun 21, 2010Three became a very important number for the Hutchinson High School debate squad in May and June.
Competing at the National Forensics League national tournament in suburban Kansas City June 14 to 19, the team of Katelin Morey and T.J. Blake placed 33rd out of 200 teams.
Morey is a recent graduate of HHS. Blake will be a sophomore at HHS in the fall and one of the few freshmen to qualify for nationals in 2009-10.
Individually, Morey placed third nationally as a speaker at the tournament out of 400 competitors.
"Katelin's finish firmly cements her as one of the top debaters in the nation, in the state of Kansas and in the history of Hutch High debate," said Kelly Thompson, HHS debate and forensic coach. "Her third-place finish was also the highest finish by anyone from the state of Kansas this year at nationals."
At NFL, students compete in six preliminary rounds where they have a total of twelve judges. Students who win eight out of 12 ballots qualify for the double elimination second half of the tournament. Morey and Blake won 10 out of the 12 ballots, easily qualifying them for the elimination rounds.
HHS then lost Round 7 on a tough 2-1 decision and won Round 8 on a 3-0 decision.
"They lost in Round 9 to the eventual third-place overall team from Glen Brook North High School, also on a 2-1 decision," Thompson said. "It is a bit of a moral victory to get a ballot from the third-place team!"
Morey and Blake also competed at the National Catholic Forensic League Grand National Tournament over Memorial Day weekend at Omaha. The duo placed 33rd in policy debate out of 250 teams, one ballot short of qualify for double octofinals.
Also at NCFL, recent HHS graduate Veronika Nelson competed in dramatic performance, placing 97th out of 350 students.
The tournaments end the 2009-10 competition year for HHS debate and forensics.
Jan Strecker named interim superintendent
Jun 21, 2010The Hutchinson Public Schools Board of Education Monday (June 21, 2010) hired Jan Strecker to be the district's interim superintendent for 2010-11.
The selection represents Mrs. Strecker's third tenure with the district. Mrs. Strecker retired as assistant superintendent for student learning after the 2008-09 school year.
The educator's first teaching position was as a fifth grade teacher at Grandview Elementary School in January 1967. She taught 12 years in the district, including fifth grade, second grade, kindergarten, language development classroom and the developmentally delayed first grade.
In 1985, Mrs. Strecker's family moved to Great Bend, and she was hired to finish the year in fifth grade. In 1987, Mrs. Strecker became a teaching principal at Shady Grove, a two-room school in Great Bend. In 1988, Mrs. Strecker became full-time principal at Jefferson Elementary School in Great Bend.
In 1992, Mrs. Strecker became Hesston Middle School principal, a position she held for three years. In spring 1997, Mrs. Strecker served as interim principal in Sterling.
In 1997, Mrs. Strecker began her second tenure with USD 308, becoming principal at Graber Elementary School, where she spent seven years before becoming director of elementary education and then to assistant superintendent.
The superintendent's position becomes vacant this summer as current Superintendent David Flowers takes over the superintendency at West Fargo, N.D. The Board had advertised for the position this spring but decided to go with an interim superintendent after interviewing three candidates.
The Kansas Association of School Boards will work with the school district during the 2010-11 school year to find a permanent replacement for Dr. Flowers. Under its contract, KASB will not charge any additional fees for the extended search.
Mrs. Strecker formally takes over July 1, 2010.
Superintendent search changes Board's June meeting schedule
Jun 7, 2010The search for the 30th superintendent of schools for USD 308 will mean major changes in June Board meetings.
The list:
June 11: 5:30 p.m. at the Administration Center, 1520 North Plum. The Board will meet briefly in open session to handle some items of district business, and then will move into executive session to discuss finalists for superintendent of schools.
June 14: 5 p.m. at the Administration Center. The Board will move into executive session to meet with Candidate No. 1.
June 15: 5 p.m. at the Administration Center. The Board will move into executive session to meet with Candidate No. 2.
June 16: 5 p.m. at the Administration Center. The Board will move into executive session to meet with Candidate No. 3.
June 17 (if needed): 5 p.m. at the Administration Center. The Board will move into executive session to meet with Candidate No. 4.
June 21: 7 p.m. at the Administration Center. The Board will have a regular meeting. At this meeting, the Board is expected to receive the Boundary Task Force Report and its recommendations.
June 28: 7 p.m. at the Administration Center. This is the regular second meeting for June. Regular end-of-fiscal-year district transactions will occur at this meeting.
On June 14, 15, 16 and 17 (if needed), individual candidates will be brought in for a day-long interview process. The name of each candidate will be released the day before his/her interview at noon.
As part of the process, the public is invited to a reception each day of the interviews from 3 to 3:30 p.m. at the Hutchinson Career and Technical Education Academy, 800 15th Circle.
Superintendent David Flowers announced he was taking a similar position with West Fargo, N.D., May 10. The Board contracted with the Kansas Association of School Boards to assist it in the search for a new superintendent.
The interview by the Board, itself, will be done in executive session each evening of the interviews.
The Board has set a goal to name the 30th superintendent for the district in its 138-year history by June 18.
The
Schedule
- Noon the previous day: Candidate's name and a brief biography released
Interview Day
- 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Tour of school district facilities
- 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Lunch with central office administrators
- 1 to 2 p.m.: Interview with district administrators
- 2:15 to 2:45 p.m.: Meet with members of the media at H-CTEA, 800 15th Circle
- 3 to 3:30 p.m.: Public reception at H-CTEA
- 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Meet with teacher representatives at H-CTEA
- 4:30 to 5 p.m.: Unscheduled time
- 5 p.m.: Formal Board interview and dinner at the Administration Center, 1520 North Plum (executive session)
Davis, Horning receive Kaleidoscope Awards
May 27, 2010Two veteran educators were honored Thursday (May 27, 2010) with third trimester Kaleidoscope Awards from Hutchinson Public Schools.
Donna Davis, science teacher at Hutchinson Middle School -- 7, and Sondra Horning, elementary art teacher, received the award Thursday during professional development gatherings of staff. Superintendent David Flowers made the awards.
The award, which is made three times each year, includes a hand-made kaleidoscope.
Davis has taught
in USD 308 since the 1995-96 school year.
In a nomination letter, a colleague of Davis wrote, "... Donna dedicates hours of her extra time helping students who don't understand a lab procedure or how to organize their thoughts to draw and write a conclusion. She doesn't question a child's ability to learn, but rather operates under the assumption that if a student isn't performing at the expectation -- no matter the reason -- there must be a disconnect, and it is up to her to work with the student to fix it."
Horning joined the school district
during the 1995-96 school year as well. She was nominated by seven
members of
the Graber
Elementary School
staff, which is one of
the elementary schools she serves.
"She transfers her love of art directly onto the children, turning their 'I can't' attitude into 'I can create beautiful art projects!' " the educators wrote. "We believe that Mrs. Horning encourages our students to become lifelong learners of art. The future of our children depends on Mrs. Horning!"
All staff and district patrons were able to nominate district employees for the Kaleidoscope Award. Qualities and abilities of nominees include:
- Helping to create a system that values every child, no matter how gifted, no matter how broken;
- Seeing potential where others see defeat;
- Reflecting what our beliefs say we are made of;
- Personal courage, to see hope rather than fear; and
- Uncommon vision that transforms ourselves, our staffs or our children into even more than we have dreamed to be.
Open house set for Building Trades home
May 14, 2010The public open house for the Hutchinson Career and Technical Education Academy's 2010 Building Trades Program home will be from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, at the home, 701 West 31st.
The home is in The Lakes at North Glen Addition on Hutchinson's northwest side -- north of 30th and Tulane.
Jamie Funke and Kelly Patterson, Building Trades Program instructors, and their students will be on hand to show the home.
For more information, contact David T. Patterson, H-CTEA director.
Mass Bands set for May 20
May 13, 2010In terms of sheer numbers, the biggest musical event of the school year sounds off at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 20, at the Salthawk Activity Center.
The 23rd annual Mass Bands Concert features about 600 USD 308 students in grades six through 12. There will be performances by elementary bands, a combined middle school band, the high school band and both middle and high school jazz bands before the actual mass bands performance, which brings together all the students.
The high school uses the concert to preview its marching music for the 2010 fall season.
As with the previous Mass Bands Concert, all students come together for the song, "A Mighty Fortress."
The district has been doing the Mass Bands Concert since 1988. The event is a chance for students to play with what may be the largest group they ever will in their lives. It also gives parents a chance to hear what their children are doing as well as what others are doing in the district. For younger students, the concert provides an opportunity to see what is in store for them in the future in band.
For more information, contact Daryl Koestel, HHS band teacher.
HHS graduation May 23
May 13, 2010Hutchinson High School will have its 128th graduation ceremony at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 23, in the Sports Arena. To prepare for graduation, there will be a practice at 8:30 a.m. Friday, May 21, at the Sports Arena. The senior class of 2010 will have about 300 graduates.
For more information, contact Ronn Roehm, HHS principal.
NHS inducts class of 2011
May 7, 2010The Hutchinson High School W.D.P. Carey Chapter of the National Honor Society of Secondary Schools inducted 38 members to its ranks during ceremonies Saturday (May 1, 2010).
To become a member of the National Honor Society, a student must have an unweighted grade point average of 3.6 or higher with at least 16 trimesters of honors classes by the end of their junior year or an unweighted grade point average of 3.8. Students also must have at least a minimum of 20 documented community service hours.
Inducted for the 2010-11 school year were juniors Ashley Athavichitchanyaraks, Derek Beeghly, Elias Birzer, Anna Boyd, Maria Brockman, Cody Burgey, Ashley Danler, Daniel Eckhoff, Tiffany Ehrlich, Matthew Galliart, Jalen Getting, Erica Gianakon, Caleb Gimar, Patrick Hawn, Xavier Hoover, Katherine Horning, Kristi Howard, Tori Humiston, Bria Jones, Paige Lafever, Estefania Lopez, Cortland Mahoney, JD McKee, Joshua Mendoza, Ashton Pfannenstiel, Erica Pinkston, Mallory Powell, Isaac Roehm, Eric Schmidt, Rachel Seitz, Emilie Stafford, Casey Walker, Jonathan Whitlow, Madison Wiles, Morgan Wiles, Halie Wilkens, Bryce Wilson and Brieanna Zerger.
Each year, members of NHS at Hutchinson High School accumulate hundreds of hours of community service.Spring Carousel set for May 14 & 15
May 6, 2010The Hutchinson High School Choral Department will present Spring Carousel at 7 p.m. May 14 and 15 in the HHS auditorium, 1401 North Severance.
The theme is Disney this year and will feature 25 songs from various Disney projects. The vocal musicians will perform 18 solo/small group pieces and seven production numbers. Some of the production numbers include "Be Our Guest," "Life is a Highway" and "Zip A Dee Doo Dah."
Students have been working on set, costumes, choreography and the music for the night. For more information, contact Lori Scantlin, HHS vocal music teacher.
HHS seniors earn $2.2 million in scholarships
May 5, 2010During the annual Hutchinson High School Awards Assembly Wednesday, May 5, 2010, the HHS graduating class of 2010 was recognized for receiving about $2.2 million worth of scholarships from local, state and national sources over four years of college.
The Davis Foundation winners were named. Winners, who each get $6,000 in scholarship money annually for four years, are Sarah Hooker and Reed Woodworth. Other finalists for the honor were Josh Palmer, Donald Sketchley, Melanie Mann and Grace Roberts. The other finalists each get $4,000 a year in scholarship money for four years.
This is the 56th year for the Davis Foundation scholarships. During that time, more than 200 students have received scholarships valued at more than $1.7 million. When the first scholarships were awarded in the 1950s, the scholarships were $500 a year for four years.
Davis Foundation teachers of the year for USD 308 will be announced in August at the opening convocation for district staff.
The Young American Award went to Ben Braun. The Young American Award is the oldest award at HHS with this being its 82nd year. The award was started by the Oswald family in the 1920s.
Other Young American Award finalists were Aundraya Garcia, Caitlin Doornbos, Michelle Holland, Lindsey Eriksen, Melanie Mann, Ben Fangman, Jennifer Page, Tyler Fee, and Laura Page.
HHS had two students who received appointments to military academies in 2010. Ross Lovett was appointed to the United States Air Force Academy while Robbie Fee received an appointment to West Point. The value of each of those scholarships is more than $400,000.
HHS also had a Robert C. Byrd Scholarship winner, which is presented each year by congressional district. Ben Braun received the scholarship this year. This federally funded award is given to exceptional students based on merit for four years.
A listing of awards and scholarships is below. The information is provided to HHS by the students and their families.
- Teachers of the Trimester: Deb Ringler, Lori Scantlin, Lisa Yantes
- Leaders Today and Tomorrow: Ben Braun, Geneo Grissom, Ted Dower, Ross Lovett, Lindsey Eriksen, Hannah Myers, Robbie Fee, Erica Romero, Tyler Fee, Elle Rose
- Burton, Doris Lyman and James Thompson Memorial Scholarship: Lindsey Eriksen
- Wal-Mart Employee Scholarship: Anna Mullins
- Gary Carson Big Brothers/Big Sisters Scholarship: Melissa Smith
- Orlene Linebarger Memorial Scholarship: Kyle Stropes, Jacob Bleything
- Coberly/Tweito Memorial Scholarship: Corey Fields, Kyle Stropes
- HHS Alumni Scholarship: Alexis Lightsey, Erica Romero, Alicia Wondra
- KU Kansas Honors Program Scholarship: Ben Braun, Michelle Holland, Nate Thomas, Lindsey Eriksen, Hannah Myers, Reed Woodworth, Tyler Fee, Joshua Palmer, Evan Holcomb, Elle Rose
- Marty Casey FACS Scholarship: Kristin Allsup
- MKC Scholarship: Reed Woodworth
- D.G. Lett Masonic Lodge No. 30: Deji Fereira, Charles Parker, Sean Price
- Hutchinson NEA Scholarship: Amber Nichols
- Kansas State University School of Engineering Math and Science Award: Ben Braun, Ben Fangman
- Air Force Academy Appointment: Ross Lovett
- John H. "Jack" Caton Memorial Scholarship:Lauren Swinder
- Young Women in Harmony: Tinesha Powers, Tonya Powers
- National School Choral Award: Sara Riggs
- John Phillip Sousa Award: Kacey Maldonado
- Louie Armstrong Jazz Award: Dennis Unsderfer
- National School Orchestra Award: Melanie Mann
- Berkley Calhoun Vocal Music Scholarship: Kacey Maldonado
- Downtown Kiwanis Club Scholarship: Sarah Hooker
- Kiwanis Key Club Scholarship: Sarah Hooker, Josh Palmer, Caitlin Doornbos
- Outstanding Athlete Award: Geneo Grissom. Hannah Myers
- Wendy's High School Heismann Nominee Award: Ross Lovett, Michelle Holland
- Hutchinson Recreation Commission Award: Sarah Hooker
- West Point Appointment: Robbie Fee
- Class of 1961 Memorial: Siomora Duran
- Class of '47 John and Bobbi Baker Scholarship: Henry Schmedmann
- Class of '53 and '54 Educational Grant: Siomora Duran
- Class of 1965 Scholarship: John Harvey, Sharicka McCoy
- Class of '59 Scholarship: Jose Garcia
- American Legion Award: Erica Romero, Tyler Fee
- D. Stewart Oswalt Memorial Scholarship: Brittany Athavichitchanyaraks
- Gold Key Art Award: Adrian Garcia
- Silver Key Art Award: Lindsey Davies, Charles Unsderfer, Dennis Unsderfer
- Honorable Mention Senior Art Students: Sam Small
- Hutchinson Theatre Guild: Caitlin Doornbos
- The Marvel Senti Memorial Scholarship: Gabriella Mora
- Jennifer A. Goodman Scholarship: Ashton Law
- Class of '60 Whiteside Allagaroo Scholarship: Michelle Holland
- Melissa Yost Scholarship: Michael Keazer
- Thurston Memorial Scholarship: Kristin Allsup
- National Commended Merit Scholar: Donald Sketchley, Jr.
- Kansas Scholars: Ben Braun, Hannah Myers, Lindsey Eriksen, Jennifer Page, Robert Fee, Laura Page, Evan Holcomb, Tonya Powers, Melanie Mann, William Woodworth
- Robert C. Byrd Scholarship: Ben Braun
- Presidential Academic Fitness Award: Brittany Biehler, Jason Karam, Tonya Powers, Jacob Bleything, Justin Karam, Thane Ringler, Joseph Boyle, Michael Keazer, Grace Roberts, Daniel Bradford, Steven Knauss, Erica Romero, Ben Braun, Andrea Long, Elle Rose, Alyssa Davis, Ross Lovett, Donald Sketchley Jr., Brett Dick, Kacey Maldonado, Samuel Small, Caitlin Doornbos, Melanie Mann, Josh Smith, Ted Dower, Meghann McCook, Cameron Sprague, Alyssa Ebersole, Breckan McCroy, Kyle Stropes, Lindsey Eriksen, Megan Mendoza, Nathan Thomas, Benjamin Fangman, Katelin Morey Breann Titus, Robert Fee Jr., Anna Mullins, Charles Unsderfer, Cory Field, Todd Murphy, Dennis Unsderfer, Devin Gagnebin, Hannah Myers, Jessica Walker, Kylie Hewitt Veronika Nelson, Michael Weninger, Evan Holcomb, Amber Nichols, Tessa Williams, Michelle Holland, Jennifer Page, Alicia Wondra, Sarah Hooker, Laura Page, Reed Woodworth, Aria James, Joshua Palmer, Paul Joyner Tinesha Powers
- Principal's Leadership Award: Laura Page
- George and Belle Pearce Trust Fund Scholarship: Hayat Dominquez, Rodrigo Velazquez
- James A. and Juliet L. Davis Foundation Scholarship: Winners -- Sarah Hooker and Reed Woodworth. Other finalists-- Josh Palmer, Donald Sketchley, Melanie Mann, Grace Roberts
- Young American Award: Winner -- Ben Braun. Other finalists -- Aundraya Garcia, Caitlin Doornbos, Michelle Holland, Lindsey Eriksen, Melanie Mann, Ben Fangman, Jennifer Page, Tyler Fee, Laura Page
- Kansas Schoars Curriclum Completers: Kristin Allsup, Evan Holcomb, Samantha Appel, Sarah Hooker, Jonathon Araiza, Jay Hudgeons, Ben Braun, Steven Knauss, Zachary Brawner, Melanie Mann, Michael Colvin, Hannah Myers, Alyssa Davis, Jennifer Page, Hayat Dominquez, Laura Page, Ted Dower, Tinesha Powers, Lindsey Eriksen, Tonya Powers, Robert Fee, Elle Rose, Summer Gajewski, Zachary Taylor, Aundraya Garcia, Denise Torres, Cole Heck, William Woodworth
HCC Athletic/Endowment Association Scholarships
- Araiza, Jonathan: Reno County Scholarship, ALCOA Foundation Scholarship, HCC Admissions Book Scholarship
- Athavichitchanyaraks, Brittany: Reno County Scholarship, HCC Admissions Book Scholarship, D. Stewart Oswalt Scholarship
- Baker, Travis: Reno County Scholarship
- Bengtson, Jaimie: Reno County Scholarship
- Biehler, Brittany: Reno County Scholarship
- Bleything, Jacob: Reno County Scholarship
- Boland, Carlena: Reno County Scholarship
- Boyle, Joseph: HCC Presidential Scholarship, HCC Presidential Book Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship, Glover Family Scholarship
- Bradford, Daniel: HCC Presidential Scholarship, HCC Presidential Book Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship
- Burdick, Stephen: Reno County Scholarship
- Campbell, Heather: Glover Family Scholarship
- Castaneda-Martin, Janet: Reno County Scholarship, Glover Family Scholarship
- Chaney, Ashley: Reno County Scholarship, Sandra and Joe McMullen Boys & Girls Club Scholarship
- Chavez, Susanna: Reno County Scholarship
- Colvin, Michael: Reno County Scholarship, HCC Presidential Scholarship, HCC Presidential Book Scholarship
- Davies, Lindsey: Do Art Book Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship, Grace Paul Trust Scholarship
- Davis, Alyssa: Reno County Scholarship, HCC Presidential Scholarship, HCC Presidential Book Scholarship
- Dinwiddie, Deveon: HCC Football Scholarship
- Dominguez, Hayat: Reno County Scholarship, Delos V. Smith Fine Arts Scholarship, Delos V. Smith Fine Arts Book Scholarship, George and Belle Pearce Trust Fund Scholarship
- Dosch, Nicholas: Reno County Scholarship
- Duran, Siomara: Glover Family Scholarship
- Ebersole, Alyssa: HCC Presidential Scholarship, HCC Presidential Book Scholarship
- Ewert, Sarah: Reno County Scholarship
- Ferguson, Brett: Reno County Scholarship, Baseball Scholarship
- Ferreira, Deji: Reno County Scholarship, ALCOA Foundation Scholarship, ALCOA Foundation Book Scholarship
- Gagnebin, Devin: HCC Football Scholarship, HCC Presidential Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship
- Gajewski, Summer: HCC Drama Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship, William F. Haines Memorial Scholarship, Grace Paul Trust Book Scholarship
- Gales, Joseph: Reno County Scholarship
- Garcia, Aundraya: HCC Presidential Leadership Scholarship, HCC Presidential Leadership Book Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship
- Garcia, Jose: Reno County Scholarship, James A. and Juliet L. Davis Minority Scholarship
- Goetz, Justin: HCC Football Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship, HCC Endowment Restricted Annual Scholarship
- Harvey, John: Reno County Scholarship, Class of 1965 Scholarship, ALCOA Foundation Book Scholarship
- Heinlein, Wesley: Reno County Scholarship
- Hern, Alyssa: HCC Admissions Book Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship, Robert Kent Parker Memorial Scholarship, Grace Paul Trust Book Scholarship
- Hertel, Kelsey: Reno County Scholarship, Edward and Judith Markle Choral Scholarship, HCC Choral Scholarship
- Hoagland, Dominick: Reno County Scholarship
- Hoover, Troy: Reno County Scholarship, Grace Paul Trust Scholarship
- Imel, Lacie: Reno County Scholarship, Glover Family Scholarship
- Jaquez, Jonatan: Reno County Scholarship
- Jennings, Brady: Reno County Scholarship
- Karam, Jason: Reno County Scholarship, HCC Annual Fund Drive Book Scholarship, Herman, Esther and Henry Stallman Scholarship
- Krstolich, James: Reno County Scholarship
- Lightsey, Allexis: Reno County Scholarship
- Long, Amanda: Reno County Scholarship, Herman, Esther and Henry Stallman Scholarship
- Long, Andrea: Reno County Scholarship
- MacArthur, Dustin: Reno County Scholarship, Glover Family Scholarship
- Maldonado, Kacey: Reno County Scholarship, HCC Presidential Scholarship, HCC Presidential Book Scholarship, Edward and Judith Markle Choral Scholarship, HCC Choral Scholarship
- McCook, Meghann: Reno County Scholarship, Grace Paul Trust Book Scholarship, Barbara Dean Miller Scholarship
- McCoy, Sharicka: Reno County Scholarship, Class of 1965 Scholarship
- McCroy, Breckan: Reno County Scholarship, HCC Presidential Scholarship, HCC Presidential Book Scholarship
- McKee, Amy: Reno County Scholarship, Phena A Noll Memorial Fine Arts Scholarship, HCC Visual Arts Book Scholarship
- Mendoza, Megan: Reno County Scholarship, HCC Presidential Scholarship, HCC Presidential Book Scholarship
- Miller, Brandon: HCC Annual Fund Drive Book Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship, HCC Scholarship
- Moorman, Justin: Reno County Scholarship
- Mora, Gabriella: DO Art Book Scholarship, Shirley Gitchell Johnson Art Ed Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship
- Morris, Tyler: Reno County Scholarship
- Moss, Mason: Reno County Scholarship, Fist National Bank Scholarship
- Mousa, Mohammed: Reno County Scholarship
- Mullins, Anna: Grace Paul Trust Book Scholarship, Grace Paul Trust Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship
- Murphy, Todd: HCC Presidential Scholarship, HCC Presidential Book Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship
- Nall, Tanner: Reno County Scholarship
- Norris, Malcolm: Reno County Scholarship
- Parker, Charles: Reno County Scholarship
- Patterson, Sarah: Reno County Scholarship, Herman, Esther and Henry Stallman Scholarship
- Peach, Joshua: Reno County Scholarship
- Price, Sean: Reno County Scholarship, D.G. Lett Masonic Lodge No. 30 Scholarship
- Raigoza, Preston: Reno County Scholarship
- Rasnick, Lindsey: Reno County Scholarship, Glover Family Scholarship
- Raya, Chelsea: Reno County Scholarship
- Renteria, Kristin: Reno County Scholarship
- Reyes, Jose: Reno County Scholarship
- Riley, Jaide: Reno County Scholarship
- Roberts, Alyssa: Reno County Scholarship
- Roby, Gwendolyn: Reno County Scholarship, Glover Family Scholarship
- Rothe, Jacob: Reno County Scholarship
- Schmedeman, Henry: HCC Football Scholarship
- Schneider, Joel: Reno County Scholarship, Grace Paul Trust Book, Hutchinson Rotary Club Scholarship, Grace Paul Trust Scholarship
- Scott, Ashley: Reno County Scholarship, HCC Journalism Book Scholarship
- Seiple, Kyle: Reno County Scholarship
- Smith, Melissa: Reno County Scholarship, Gary Carson Big Brothers/Big Sisters Scholarship
- Sollberger, Chelsea: Reno County Scholarship
- Spencer, Cassandra: Reno County Scholarship
- Stockton, Katy: Reno County Scholarship, HCC Admissions Scholarship, HCC Admissions Book Scholarship
- Swender, Lauren: Reno County Scholarship, John H. (Jack) Caton Memorial Scholarship, Federal Grant, John Crutcher Scholarship
- Taylor, Zachary: Reno County Scholarship
- Tompkins, Kimberly: Reno County Scholarship
- Unsderfer, Charles: HCC Presidential Scholarship, HCC Presidential Book Scholarship, HCC Journalism Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship
- Unsderfer, Dennis: HCC Presidential Scholarship, HCC Presidential Book Scholarship, HCC Journalism Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship
- Veh, Gannon: HCC Football Manager Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship
- Velazquez, Rodrigo: Reno County Scholarship
- Vibbert, Logan: Reno County Scholarship, Hutchinson Rotary Club Scholarship
- Vieyra, Ramon: Reno County Scholarship
- Walden, Jonathan: Reno County Scholarship
- Walker, Jessica: Reno County Scholarship, Charles and Helen Steed Book Scholarship, Charles and Helen Steed Scholarship
- Warren, Wes: HCC Football Scholarship
- Weninger, Michael: Reno County Scholarship, Grace Paul Trust Scholarship, Grace Paul Trust Book Scholarship
- Wilder, Evan: HCC Football Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship
- Williams, Tessa: Reno County Scholarship, HCC Presidential Scholarship, HCC Presidential Book Scholarship, Glover Family Scholarship
- Wondra, Alicia: HCC Presidential Scholarship, HCC Presidential Book Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship
HHS Scholarship by Student Name
- Allsup, Kristin: Thurston Memorial Scholarship, Marty Casey FACS Scholarship, New Student General Scholarship --WSU, Wichita State Academic Scholarship
- Araiza, Jonathan: Reno County Scholarship, HCC Admissions Book Scholarship
- Arnold, Kathryn: Reno County Scholarship
- Athavichitchanyaraks, Brittany: Reno County Scholarship, HCC Admissions Book Scholarship, D. Stewart Oswalt Scholarship
- Baker, Travis: Reno County Scholarship
- Barnhart, Kylee: HCC Endowment Unrestricted Annual Scholarship
- Bengston, Jaimie: Reno County Scholarship
- Bell, Cooper: Track Scholarship -- Johnson County Community College
- Biehler, Brittany: Presidential Academic Fitness Award
- Blea, Lukas: Reno County Scholarship
- Bleything, Jacob: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Reno County Scholarship, Orlene Linebarger Memorial Scholarship, Presidents Scholarship -- HCC, Honors Program Merit Scholar Award -- HCC, Music Scholarship -- HCC
- Boland, Carlena: Reno County Scholarship
- Boyle, Joseph: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, HCC Presidential Scholarship, HCC Presidential Book Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship, Glover Family Endowment Scholarship
- Bradford, Daniel: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, HCC Presidential Scholarship, HCC Presidential Book Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship
- Braun, Ben: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Kansas State University School of Engineering Award, KU Summerfield Scholarship, KU Engineering Dean's Scholarship, KU Mechanical Engineering Scholarship, KU Engineering SELF Leadership fellows, Young American winner, Leaders, Today and Tomorrow, KU Kansas Honors Program Scholarship, Robert C. Byrd Scholarship, Cargill Scholarship
- Byard, Cameron: Soccer Scholarship -- Sterling College, Bowling Scholarship
- Campbell, Heather: Glover Family Scholarship
- Chaney, Ashley: Reno County Scholarship, Sandra and Joe McMullen Boys & Girls Club Scholarship
- Childs, Savannah: Bethany Founders Scholarship, Performance Softball Award -- Bethany College
- Colvin, Michael: Reno County Scholarship, HCC Presidential Leadership Scholarship, HCC Presidential Book Scholarship
- Davies, Lindsey: Silver Key Art Award, Do Art Book Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship
- Davis, Alyssa: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, HCC Presidential Scholarship, HCC Presidential Book Scholarship
- Dick, Brett: Presidential Academic Fitness Award
- Dinwiddie, Deveon: HCC Football Scholarship, Books and Tuition
- Dominguez, Hayat: Delos V. Smith Scholarship Fine Arts Scholarship, Delos V. Smith Book Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship
- Doornbos, Caitlin: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Kiwanis Key Club Scholarship, Young American nominee, Hutchinson Theatre Guild Scholarship
- Dower, Ted: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Sterling College Academic/Soccer Scholarship, Leaders, Today and Tomorrow
- Duran, Siomora: Glover Family Scholarship -- HCC, Class of '53 and '54 Educational Grant, Class of 1961 Memorial Scholarship
- Dusek, Dennyelle: Reno County Scholarship
- Ebersole, Alyssa: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, HCC Presidential Scholarship, HCC Presidential Book Scholarship
- Eckert, Kristen: HCC Presidential Scholarship, HCC Presidential Book Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship
- Eriksen, Lindsey: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Young American nominee, Watkins-Berger Scholarship -- KU, KU School of Engineering Dean's Scholarship -- KU, Leaders, Today and Tomorrow, Burton, Doris Lyman and James Thompson Memorial Scholarship, KU Kansas Honors Program Scholarship
- Fangman, Benjamin: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Kansas State University School of Engineering Award, Young American Nominee, KSU Putnam Scholarship, KSU Engineering Scholarship
- Fee, Robert: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Governor's Scholars Award, Full Academic Scholarship to West Point, Kansas Honors Scholar, Scholastic All-American Swimmer, Leaders, Today and Tomorrow
- Fee, Tyler: American Legion Award, Young American Nominee, Leaders, Today and Tomorrow, KU Kansas Honors Program Scholarship
- Ferguson, Brett: Reno County Scholarship, Baseball Scholarship -- HCC
- Ferreira, Deji: ALCOA Book Scholars -- HCC, ALCOA Foundation Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship, HCC Presidential Scholarship, D.G. Lett Masonic Lodge No. 30 Scholarship
- Field, Cory: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Coberly/Tweito Memorial Scholarship
- Gagnebin, Devin: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, HCC Presidential Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship
- Gajewski, Summer: HCC Drama Scholarship, HCC Drama Book Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship, William F. Haines Memorial Scholarship, Grace Paul Trust Book Scholarship
- Gales, Joseph: Reno County Scholarship
- Garcia, Adrian: Gold Key Art Award
- Garcia, Aundraya: Young American nominee, Sterling College Scholarship
- Garcia, Jose: Class of '59 Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship, James A. and Juliet L. Davis Minority Scholarship
- Grissom, Geneo: Leaders, Today and Tomorrow, Outstanding Athlete Award
- Heck, Cole: First Presbyterian Church Scholarship, KU Tuition Grant
- Hern, Alyssa: Admissions Book Scholarship-HCC, Reno County Scholarship, Robert Kent Parker Scholarship
- Heinlein, Wesley: Reno County Scholarship
- Hewitt, Kylie: Presidential Academic Fitness Award
- Holcomb, Evan: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, KU Kansas Honors Program Scholarship
- Holland, Michelle: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Wendy's High School Heismann Nominee Award, Self Scholarship, Dean's Scholarship, Freshman Achievement Scholarship -- KU, Young American Nominee, KU Kansas Honors Program Scholarship
- Hooker, Sarah: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, James A. and Juliet L. Davis Foundation Scholarship winner, Kiwanis Key Club Scholarship, Hutchinson Recreation Commission Award, Downtown Kiwanis Club Scholarship
- Imel, Lacie: Reno County Scholarship, Glover Family Scholarship
- James, Aria: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Reno County Scholarship
- Jaquez, Jonatan: Reno County Scholarship
- Jennings, Brady: Reno County Scholarship
- Joyner, Paul: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Academic Achievement Award -- PSU, Music Scholarship -- PSU, Trinity United Methodist Church Foundation Scholarship
- Karam, Jason: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, HCC Annual Fund Drive Book Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship, Herman, Esther and Henry Stallman Scholarship
- Karam, Justin: Presidential Academic Fitness Award
- Keazer, Michael: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Melissa Yost Scholarship, Shocker Housing Scholarship, Shocker Scholarship, Sonoro Scholarship
- Knauss, Steven: Presidential Academic Fitness Award
- Krstolich, James: Reno County Scholarship
- Law, Ashton: Jennifer A. Goodman Scholarship
- Lightsey, Alexis: HHS Alumni Scholarship, Federal Pell Grant, Kansas Comprehensive Grant, Trustee Scholar/Forensics Scholarship, KWA -- Forensics Discretionary, Discount -- Free Residence Hall Room, Reno County Scholarship
- Long, Andrea: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Presidential Scholarship -- HCC, Reno County Scholarship
- Lovett, Ross: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Wendy's High School Heismann Nominee Award, Air Force Academy Appointment, Leaders, Today and Tomorrow
- Lucero, Joshua: Academic Scholarship -- Sterling College, KS, Comprehensive Grant
- MacArthur, Dustin: Reno County Scholarship, Glover Family Scholarship
- Maldonado, Kacey: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, John Phillip Sousa Award, Reno County Scholarship, HCC Presidential Book Scholarship, HCC Presidential Scholarship, Edward and Judith Markle Choral Scholarship, HCC Choral Scholarship, Berkley-Calhoun Vocal Music Scholarship
- Mann, Melanie: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, National School Orchestra Award, James A. and Juliet L. Davis Foundation Scholarship semi-finalist, Young American nominee
- McCook, Meghann: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Reno County Scholarship, Presidential Scholarship, Grace Paul Trust Book Endowment Scholarship, Barbara Dean Miller Endowment
- McCoy, Sharicka: Class of 1965 Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship
- McCroy,
Breckan: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Reno County Scholarship, HCC
Presidential Scholarship, HCC Presidential Book Scholarship
McKee, Amy: Reno County Scholarship, Phena A Noll Memorial Scholarship, HCC Visual Arts Book Scholarship - Mendoza, Megan: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Reno County Scholarship, HCC Presidential Scholarship, HCC Presidential Book Scholarship
- Miller, Brandon: Annual Fund Drive Book Scholarship -- HCC, HCC Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship
- Mora, Gabriella: Do Art Book Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship, Shirley Gitchell Johnson Art Scholars Scholarship
- Morey, Katelin: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Principal's Leadership Award
- Morris, Tyler: Reno County Scholarship
- Moss, Mason: Reno County Scholarship, HCC Endowment Association Scholarship, First National Bank Scholarship
- Mousa, Mohammed: Reno County Scholarship
- Mullins, Anna: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Wal-Mart Employee Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship, Grace Paul Trust Scholarship, Grace Paul Trust Book Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship
- Mundhenke, Ciara: Alumni Legacy Plate Scholarship - PSU
- Murphy, Todd: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Presidential Leadership Award -- HCC, Reno County Scholarship
- Myers, Hannah: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Leaders, Today and Tomorrow, Outstanding Athlete Award, KU Kansas Honors Program Scholarship
- Nall, Tanner : Reno County Scholarship
- Nelson, Veronika: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Talent board/financial need -- American Musical and Dramatic Academy
- Nichols, Amber: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Hutchinson NEA Scholarship
- Norris, Malcolm: Reno County Scholarship
- Page, Jennifer: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Young American nominee, Chancellor's Achievement Scholarship -- University of Colorado
- Page, Laura: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Young American nominee, Trustee Scholarship -- Buena Vista, Honors Program Stipend, Dean's Fellowship Program, Principal's Leadership Award
- Palmer, Joshua: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, James A. and Juliet L. Davis Foundation Scholarship semi-finalist, KU Scholarship, Kiwanis Key Club Scholarship, KU Kansas Honors Program Scholarship
- Parker, Charles: D.G. Lett Masonic Lodge No. 30 Scholarship
- Powers, Tinesha: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Young Women in Harmony Award, Friends University Presidential Scholarship
- Powers, Tonya: Young Women in Harmony Award, Presidential Scholarship -- Kansas Wesleyan, Debate Scholarship
- Price, Sean: D.G. Lett Masonic Lodge No. 30 Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship
- Raigoza, Preston: Reno County Scholarship
- Rasnic, Lindsey: Glover Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship
- Reyes, Jose: Reno County Scholarship, Scholarship to Newman University
- Riggs, Sara: National School Choral Award
- Riley, Jaide: Reno County Scholarship
- Ringler, Thane: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Presidents Scholarship -- The Masters College, Golf Scholarship -- The Masters College
- Roark, Tanner: Presidents Academic Scholarship -- Oklahoma Baptist, Church Scholarship, Louise Prichard Scholarship, Falls Creek Scholarship
- Roberts, Alyssa: Full Band Scholarship -- Coffeyville Community College, Reno County Scholarship
- Roberts, Grace: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, James A. and Juliet L. Davis Foundation Scholarship semi-finalist
- Roby, Gwendolyn: Reno County Scholarship, Glover Family Scholarship
- Romero, Erica: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, American Legion Award, WSU Presidential Scholarship, WSU General Scholarship, WSU - DSI Book Scholarship, Leaders, Today And Tomorrow, HHS Alumni Scholarship
- Rose, Elle: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Kansas Honors Scholar -- KU, Leaders, Today and Tomorrow, KU Kansas Honors Program Scholarship
- Rothe, Jacob: Reno County Scholarship
- Sanchez, Tyler: Marine Corps Scholarship
- Schmedemann, Henry: Football Scholarship -- HCC
- Schneider, Joel: Reno County Scholarship, Hutchinson Rotary Scholarship, Grace Paul Trust Scholarship, Grace Paul Trust Book Scholarship
- Seiple, Kylie: Reno County Scholarship, Herman, Esther and Henry Stallman Scholarship
- Simmons, Jocelyne: Tuition Scholarship -- Cowley County, Endowment Scholarship
- Sketchley, Donald: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, James A. and Juliet L. Davis Foundation Scholarship semi-finalist, Commended Merit Student, KSU Henry J. Putnam Scholarship, KSU College of Engineering Scholarship
- Small, Samuel: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Honorable Art Award, CCAD Presidential Scholarship, Family Scholarship, Trails Keys Scholarship
- Smith, Josh: Presidential Academic Fitness Award
- Smith, Melissa: Reno County Scholarship, Gary Carson Big Brothers -- Big Sisters Scholarship
- Spencer, Cassandra: Reno County Scholarship
- Sprague, Cameron: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Athletic Scholarship (Garvey Scholarship) -- Friends University, Presidents Honors Scholarship -- Friends University
- Stockton, Katy: Book Scholarship - HCC
- Stropes, Kyle: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Orlene Linebarger Memorial Scholarship, Coberly/Tweito Memorial Scholarship, KSU Fairchild Scholarship
- Swender, Lauren: John H.”Jack” Caton Memorial Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship, Federal Pell Grant -- HCC, John Crutcher Scholarship
- Taylor, Zachary: Reno County Scholarship
- Thomas, Nathan: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Kansas Honors Scholar -- KU, Kansas Regents Scholarship, Kansas Honors Scholar Scholarship, KU Kansas Honors Program Scholarship
- Tompkins, Kimberly: Reno County Scholarship
- Unsderfer, Charles: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Silver Key Art Award, HCC Presidential Scholarship, HCC Presidential Book Scholarship, HCC Journalism Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship
- Unsderfer, Dennis: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Silver Key Art Award, Louie Armstrong Jazz Award, HCC Presidential Scholarship, HCC Presidential Book Scholarship, HCC Journalism Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship
- Veh, Gannon: HCC Football Video/Manager Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship, First Presbyterian Scholarship
- Velazquez, Rodrigo: Haven Steel Products Inc. Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship, George and Belle Pearce Trust Fund Scholarship
- Vibbert, Logan: Hutchinson Rotary Club Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship
- Vieyra, Ramon: Reno County Scholarship
- Walker, Jessica: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Charles and Helen Steed Scholarship , Charles and Helen Steed Book Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship - HCC
- Weninger, Michael: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Grace Paul Trust Scholarship, Grace Paul Trust Book Scholarship
- Wilder, Evan: Football Books and Tuition Scholarship- HCC, Reno County Scholarship
- Williams, Tessa: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Reno County Scholarship, HCC Presidential Scholarship, HCC Presidential Book Scholarship, Glover Family Scholarship
- Wondra, Alicia: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, HCC Presidential Scholarship, Reno County Scholarship, HCC Presidential Book Scholarship, HHS Alumni Scholarship
- Woodworth, Reed: Presidential Academic Fitness Award, MKC Scholarship, James A. and Juliet L. Davis Foundation Scholarship winner, University of Kansas Freshman Academic Scholarship, Kansas Board of Regents Scholar, KU Kansas Honors Program Scholarship
HHS forensics places at state
May 3, 2010A Hutchinson High School senior was a state champion Saturday (May 1, 2010) in the Class 5A state forensics tournament while a second senior was a runner up.
Katelin Morey placed first in impromptu speaking at state forensics Saturday while Veronika Nelson was a state runner up in dramatic interpretation.
In all, HHS took 14 entries to state, the highest number of state qualifiers achieved by the team in several years. At the tournament, the team qualified eight of those 14 entries for the semifinals (top 12) competition, and three of those eight qualified for the finals (top six) competition. The tournament was held at Topeka Seaman High School.
HHS was eighth overall in the tournament out of the 22 Class 5A schools that competed.
Other finishes included:
- Morey, fourth place, international extemporaneous speaking
- Allexis Lightsey, senior, seventh place, informative speaking
- Craig McKibben and Emily Davis, both sophomores, eighth place, duo interpretation
- McKibben, 10th place, oral interpretation of poetry
- Lightsey, 10th place, oral interpretation of prose
- Mitchell Garrett, sophomore, 12th place, oral interpretation of prose
The
state championship marks the second state title this
year for Morey. The senior won the Class 5A state championship in
policy debate
along with freshman T.J. Blake in January, and the third of her high
school
career (2009 four-speaker champion).
The Salthawks have four
competitions left this season, which occur after the state tournament.
Morey
and Blake will compete next weekend at Kansas City Kansas
Community College
in its
annual National Championship Warm Up Tournament. The tournament is
hosted for
all of the teams in Kansas
who have qualified for national competition.
Additionally, KCKCC will also host the annual Kansas Super Congress State Championship Tournament next weekend. Two Salthawks have been invited to compete in this tournament: senior Tonya Powers and sophomore Mary Torrez.
The squad will then compete in Omaha, Neb., on May 29 and 30 at the Catholic Forensics League Grand National Tournament, and June 13 to 18 in Kansas City, Mo., at the National Forensics League National Championship tournament. Morey, Blake and Nelson will compete in Omaha, and Morey and Blake will again compete in Kansas City.
The squad will be hosting a Forensics Showcase fundraising event at 7 p.m. May 17, in the HHS auditorium. The event will feature many of the performances the Salthawks took to the state tournament. It is open to the public, and no admission will be charged, though donations are accepted.
The
squad also will host its annual awards banquet on
Thursday, May 6, in the HHS cafeteria.
"The squad would like to thank
everyone, including teachers, administrators, volunteers, parents and
judges,
who helped make their debate and forensics seasons successful this
year," said
Kelly Thompson, head debate and forensics coach at HHS.
For more information, contact Thompson.
USD 308 announces end of year calendar changes
May 3, 2010Because of the construction calendar and teacher training, the final days of school have changed for USD 308 schools from the original district calendar.
The two schools undergoing the most summer construction will see the earliest final day. The final day for classes at both Lincoln Elementary School and Hutchinson High School will be Friday, May 21.
The other district school with major construction work is Faris Elementary School. Faris' final day will be Tuesday, May 25.
For all other K-8 schools, the final day of classes will be Wednesday May 26.
The changes do not impact HHS' graduation. HHS' graduation will be at 2 p.m. May 23 at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.
Certified staff remain on contract through May 28 and will be involved professional development related to district initiatives and end-of-year recordkeeping.Lowe's, Kobalt make donation to H-CTEA
Apr 28, 2010Lowe's and Kobalt Tools in partnership with SkillsUSA are helping the next generation of trade professionals develop their skills at Hutchinson Career and Technical Education Academy on the Hutchinson High School campus through the companies' Toolbox for Education program.
Lowe's is donating approximately $1,100 worth of Kobalt tools to the school as part of the national program, which will total about $450,000 to 400 SkillsUSA automotive service technology programs across the nation for use in their classrooms.
SkillsUSA advisors Chuck Ebmeier and Virgil Tucker were selected to receive the toolkit for the local automotive technology program at H-CTEA.
"This is a wonderful example of how industry works to partner with education, for the betterment of the technical program and the success of my students," Ebmeier said. "SkillsUSA has had a huge part in the transformation of my students because it has provided skills and leadership training that they don't get anywhere else. Lowe's and Kobalt Tools support reinforces what we are teaching in the classroom and shows the value of education-industry partnerships."
The national program kicked off in March at the Lowe's of Edgewood in Atlanta, where four-time reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson personally delivered the first sets of tools to students from JonesboroHigh School. He made the visit to the Lowe's store just prior to the March 7 Kobalt Tools 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race.
"By working with Kobalt Tools and SkillsUSA to provide tools to these students, Lowe's is able to help prepare the future of America's skilled workforce in their chosen career paths," said Larry D. Stone, chairman of the Low's Charitable and Educational Foundation. "With Kobalt tools in their toolbox and training from their schools and SkillsUSA, students will be better prepared for success when they enter the workforce."
SkillsUSA Executive Director Timothy Lawrence agreed.
"The donation of Kobalt Tools to SkillsUSA's automotive service technology labs nationwide will help prepare the next generation of workers and leaders for the challenging and competitive workforce of the 21st century," Lawrence said. "The youth who will benefit from this generous donation will maintain and repair our automobiles in the future. Through the Toolbox for Education program, SkillsUSA, Lowe's and our technical training schools are building something together that will truly make a lasting impact."
About SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization of students, teachers and industry, working together to ensure America has a skilled work force. SkillsUSA helps high school and college students enrolled in career and technical education programs to excel by teaching employability skills in conjunction with their trade, technical and service occupations skills. The association's annual membership exceeds 300,000 students and instructors in more than 3,700 schools and colleges in every state, three territories and the District of Columbia. For more information, go to www.skillsusa.org.
About Lowe's
Lowe's is a proud supporter of SkillsUSA, Habitat for Humanity International, American Red Cross, United Way of America, and the Home Safety Council, in addition to numerous nonprofit organizations and programs that help communities across the country. In 2008, Lowe's and the Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation together contributed more than $25 million to support community and education projects in the United States and Canada. Lowe's also encourages volunteerism through the Lowe's Heroes program, a company-wide employee volunteer initiative. Lowe's is a FORTUNE 500 company with fiscal year 2008 sales of $48.2 billion and has more than 1,650 stores in the United States and Canada. For more information, visit: www.Lowes.com/community. Follow the Toolbox for Education program on Facebook at www.facebook.com/toolboxforeducation.HHS musicians rate at state
Apr 16, 2010Musicians from Hutchinson High School participated in the state large group music festivals April 14 at Wichita East and returned with I and II ratings.
The HHS Symphonic Band received a I rating in competition. The Salthawk Concert Band received a II. The bands are directed by Daryl Koestel and Rob Tierney.
In vocal music, the Junior Misses received straight I ratings. The Concert Choir received a II. The choirs are directed by Lori Scantlin.
The HHS orchestra received a II rating. The orchestra is directed by Bruce Boyd.
Curtain lifts on Senior One Acts
Apr 16, 2010The annual Senior One Acts at Hutchinson High School feature two seniors at the school.
The show begins at 7:30 p.m. April 22 and 23 in the HHS Auditorium. There is no admission charge.
Ciara Mundhenke will direct Dark Doings at the Crossroads, and Caitlin Doornbos will direct Getting It Back and Story of Hope, two scenes from Almost Maine.
For more information, contact Tobie Henline, HHS drama teacher.
2010 Prom set for April 24
Apr 16, 2010The 2010 Prom at Hutchinson High School begins with the traditional promenade, to which parents are invited, at 8:30 p.m. April 24 at the Cottonwood Court on the Kansas State Fairgrounds. During the promenade, couples can arrive and walk the "red carpet" at any time, providing families a great opportunity for picture taking.
The dance, itself, starts at 9 p.m. and goes to midnight. After that, students have 45 minutes to get to After Prom, which also is on the fairgrounds. After Prom provides a safe, fun environment for students.
The theme of the 2010 Hutchinson High School Prom "When in Rome."
Students learn about career opportunities
Apr 16, 2010The second annual Sixth Grade Career Day will be from 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. April 23 at the Salthawk Activity Center on the Hutchinson High School Campus.
Half the USD 308 elementary schools will attend sessions in the morning with the other half attending in the afternoon.
During the event, students will learn about career training opportunities available to them in Hutchinson through the Hutchinson Career and Technical Education Academy on the HHS campus, Hutchinson Community College, the Quest Center and the Hutchinson Police Department.
Programs to be highlighted include the automotive mechanics program, law enforcement, medical science, automotive body and collision repair, engineering and computer graphics. Additionally, Promise Regional Medical Center will help with the medical science program, and YouthFriends will do a presentation on learning styles.
For more information, contact Kent Blessing, career counselor in H-CTEA.
Day focuses on healthy living
Apr 16, 2010An event that will draw hundreds of third graders to Don Michael Field will return for its 12th running Thursday, April 29.
The Kansas Kids' Fitness Day is a statewide event, sponsored by the Kansas Council on Fitness, to increase awareness of physical activity and safety for third graders across Kansas.
In Hutchinson, the 12th Annual Kansas Kids' Fitness Day will be from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Thursday, April 29 at Don Michael Field, 17th and Severance in Hutchinson.
Hosted locally by USD 308, the event is expected to draw more than 650 students from 16 schools in Reno County. Statewide, the event draws 18,000 students each year at more than three dozen sites in Kansas.
A project of USD 308 elementary school physical education teachers, more than 100 volunteers will be working on the project, including Junior and Senior Leaders from Hutchinson High School under the direction of Cindy Knox, physical education teacher at HHS. The volunteers will staff activity and safety stations during the afternoon.
Others involved in the project include the elementary and high school physical education staff, local firefighters, police officers, Red Cross, Hutchinson Recreation Commission, YMCA and USD 308 Nutrition Services.
For more information, contact Kyle
Welliver, physical education teacher.
HHS forensics places at Bluestem
Apr 16, 2010 In poetry, Tonya Powers placed first and became a state
qualifier. April Adler placed fourth and Pamela James placed sixth.
In prose, James was seventh. In original oration, Powers
placed second and became a state qualifier.
Kelly
Thompson is forensics coach at HHS.
HHS student qualifies for CFL
Apr 5, 2010Hutchinson High School has qualified another speech student for national competition.
Senior Veronika Nelson recently qualified in both dramatic performance and oral interpretation of literature for the National Catholic Forensics League Grand National Tournament over Memorial Day weekend in Omaha.
HHS already has qualified students for nationals in cross examination debate and student congress.
CFL rules allow a student to compete in only one event at nationals, giving Nelson the option of competing in either dramatic performance or oral interpretation of literature.
HHS also competed in the recent Valley Center invitational forensics tournament. The results follow.
- Senior Tonya Powers: fourth, oration; eight, poetry
- Sophomore Craig McKibben: fifth, informative; first, (state qualifier) poetry
- Sophomores Emily Davis/McKibben: second, (state qualifier) duo
- Sophomore Jessica Wood: fourth, (state qualifier) poetry
- Sophomore Mary Torrez: fifth, impromptu; second, (state qualifier) international extemp
- Sophomore Mitchell Garrett: fourth, (state qualifier) prose
HHS scores at digital competition
Mar 30, 2010Students from Hutchinson High School scored at the fifth annual eMagine Digital Design Festival March 27 at Olathe Northwest High School.
For Animation, senior Dennis Unsderfer placed first in Principals of Animation for his project, "Lamborghini." Senior Charlie Unsderfer was second in the category with his project, "Balloon."
The Unsderfers teamed up to place first in 3-D Animation -- Engaging Story for their project "Matrix." "Matrix" also received a Silver Key Award earlier this year during the 2010 Scholastic Art Awards.
In 3-D Environment, Dennis Unsderfer's project, "Cathedral," placed first.
For Web Flash, "Salthawk Soccer" by senior Cory Field placed first while the "Hutchinson High School" project by the web development students at HHS placed third.Spring Break
Mar 18, 2010 Hutchinson Public Schools will observe Spring Break the week of March 22.The district's Administration Center will be closed for business from 5 p.m. March 19 until 8 a.m. March 29.
Additionally, there will be no classes on April 2, the Friday before Easter.
HHS to hold Eighth Grade Open House
Mar 18, 2010The annual open house for eighth graders who will attend Hutchinson High School begins at 7 p.m. Monday, March 29, in the HHS Auditorium, 1401 North Severance.
During the evening, the students and their parents will receive an overview of HHS programming, get to meet some of the school's staff, see some of the activities available to students at HHS and tour some of the new buildings that are now open.
The event is open to any eighth grader in Reno County.
HHS third at McPherson
Mar 15, 2010 The
Individual
placings included:
- Katelin Morey: fourth place, foreign extemp; second place (state qualifier), impromptu speaking; sixth place, prose
- Veronika Nelson: first place (state qualifier), poetry; second place (state qualifier), dramatic interp; third place, original oratory
- Allie
Lightsey: third place (state qualifier), prose; fourth place, poetry;
sixth
place, informative
Thursday,
HHS will host a fundraiser for the forensics and debate program. The
fundraiser
debate will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 18, in the HHS Auditorium.
The
debate will feature Katelin Morey and T.J. Blake,
state Class 5A two-speaker debate champions and qualifiers for a pair
of
national debate tournaments later this year. The two students will
debate two
district staff members in the first-ever Salt Talk Public Forum Debate.
The two
sides will debate the resolution -- Resolved: That
students in schools should publicly evaluate their teachers. The design
of the
debate will make it as entertaining as possible.
Free-will
donations will be accepted to defray expenses
of nationals competitions at
HHS'
next forensics competition will be March 27 when
they compete in the National Catholic Forensics League individual
events
qualifier at Wichita Northwest.
HHS debaters hold fundraiser
Mar 11, 2010 The Hutchinson High School Debate and Forensics Program
will conduct a debate between a top debate team and two district staffers to
raise money for national competition.
The fundraiser debate will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, March
18, in the HHS Auditorium.
The debate will feature Katelin Morey and T.J. Blake,
state Class 5A two-speaker debate champions and qualifiers for a pair of
national debate tournaments later this year. The two students will debate Toni
Loewen, HHS English teacher, and Ray Hemman, district public information
director, in the first-ever Salt Talk Public Forum Debate.
The two sides will debate the resolution -- Resolved: That
students in schools should publicly evaluate their teachers. The design of the
debate will make it as entertaining as possible.
Free-will donations will be accepted to defray expenses
of nationals competitions at
For more information, contact Kelly Thompson, HHS
debate and forensics coach.
Spring String Fling slated
Mar 11, 2010USD 308 will host the largest symphony concert of the year in Hutchinson next week.
The annual String Fling will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, at Memorial Hall, 101 South Walnut. The event will feature all the district's orchestra students from sixth grade through high school. Admission is free.
About 200 musicians will be involved in the event.
The event provides all the district's stringed musicians a chance to perform together. Younger students have the opportunity to see what is in store for them as they advance in orchestra.
The first and last pieces of the performance will be performed by all the students. The first piece is March Heroic while the final piece is Nobel Dance.
The students are under the direction of Bruce Boyd, Ashley Holbrook and Jay Hawkins.Morey qualifies for third nationals event
Mar 8, 2010
Morey
placed second in senate for National Forensics
League congress and qualified for this summer's NFL national tournament
at
Previously,
Morey had qualified for nationals in NFL
cross examination debate with partner T.J. Blake and for National
Catholic
Forensics League debate with Blake.
Morey
also received the NFL's Premier Distinction
Membership Award for gaining more than 1,500 NFL points in competition
Friday.
Points are awarded for speaking and acting events during a student's
high
school career.
On
Saturday, HHS competed in forensics at Salina South,
placing second in sweepstakes. This was the third weekend in a row HHS
placed
first or second in sweepstakes competition.
Individual
placings from Salina South follow.
Seniors:
- Katelin Morey: second in impromptu (state qualifier); third in original oratory; fourth in international extemp.
- Veronika Nelson: second in original oratory (state qualifier); fourth in impromptu; fifth in prose, fifth in international extemp
- Allie Lightsey: first in poetry (state qualifier)
- Tonya Powers: fourth in poetry
Sophomores:
- Craig McKibben: third in poetry; third in informative
- Jessica Wood: sixth in original oratory
- Alex Turley:
second in international extemp (state qualifier)
HHS
will compete Saturday, March 13, at McPherson.
HHS to present 'The Miracle Worker'
Mar 4, 2010 The Hutchinson High School Theater Department will
present The Miracle Worker as its
spring production.
The classic play will be performed at 7:30 p.m. March 11
through 13 in the HHS Auditorium, 1401 North Severance.
Tickets cost $6 for adults and $4 for children 12 and
under. USD 308 staff and HHS students are ID.
The classic play chronicles the work of Annie Sullivan
with Helen Keller.
Below is the cast list for The Miracle Worker.
- Annie Sullivan: Summer
Gajewski
- Helen Keller: Patti Degner
- Kate Keller: Emilie Stafford
- Captain Keller: Tito
Russell-Spees
- James Keller: Draevyn
Redman-Frost
- Doctor: Russell Collier
- Anagnos: Josh Mendoza
- Aunt Ev: Ciara Mundhenke
- Viney: Jamease Roberts
- Percy: Trae Mayberry
- Martha: Sholanda Maple
- Blind Girls: Emma Barnett, Christy Edington, Hannah Young and Brittany Bailey
HHS forenscs places second at Buhler
Mar 1, 2010 The HHS was
second in sweepstakes standings behind Salina
Central and ahead of
Individually,
senior Veronika Nelson was first for the
Triathlon Award for finishes in three events on Saturday (Feb. 27,
2010).
Senior Katelin Morey was fourth. Morey, in turn, placed first in the
Pilot
Award for competitions on both Friday and Saturday while freshman T.J.
Blake
was fifth.
On
Friday, HHS competed in student congress,
Lincoln-Douglas debate and public forum debate at Buhler. In congress,
Morey
was sixth in Senate, sophomore Mitchell Garrett was sixth in house A,
Blake was
sixth in novice senate and sophomore April Adler was presiding officer
in
novice house A.
In
Lincoln-Douglas debate, Morey placed first.
- Improvised
Duet
Acting: Sangai Norris, junior, and Pamela James, junior, sixth
- Humorous
Interpretation: Denni Brummer, junior, sixth
- Dramatic
Interpretation: Nelson, third
- Prose:
Nelson,
first; Allie Lightsey, senior, second
- Poetry:
Nelson,
first; Tonya Powers, senior, fifth
- Domestic
Extemp:
Blake, fifth
- Foreign
Extemp:
Morey, fourth; Mary Torrez, sophomore, fifth
- Informative
Speaking: Lightsey, first; Craig McKibben, sophomore, third
- Oration:
Nelson, second; Morey, fourth
- Duet Acting:
McKibben and Emily Davis, sophomore, fifth
- Impromptu:
Morey, first
HHS forensics wins sweepstakes
Feb 22, 2010 The last time HHS won a first place forensics sweepstakes
trophy was Feb. 20, 2006, at McPherson
HHS also competed at Halstead Thursday (Feb. 18, 2010).
Senior Katelin Morey was first in foreign extemp and qualified for state.
Sophomore Jarrod Nisley and junior Deni Brummer placed fifth in duet acting.
The
results from
Seniors:
- Katelin Morey,
Foreign Extemp, first place, state qualifier
- Katelin Morey,
Impromptu Speaking, first place, state qualifier
- Katelin Morey,
Oral Interpretation of Prose, first place, state qualifier
- Katelin Morey,
Triathlon Award (top student entered in three events), first place
- Veronika Nelson,
Dramatic Interpretation, second place, state qualifier
- Veronika Nelson,
Oral Interpretation of Prose, second place, state qualifier
- Veronika Nelson,
Original Oratory, third place
- Veronika Nelson,
Triathlon Award, second place
- Allie Lightsey,
Informative Speaking, first place, state qualifier
- Allie Lightsey,
Dramatic Interpretation, third place
- Tonya Powers,
Oral Interpretation of Poetry, fourth place
Juniors:
- Pamela James,
Original Oratory, sixth place
- Pamela James,
Oral Interpretation of Poetry, sixth place
Sophomore:
- Mary Torrez,
Foreign Extemp, fifth place
Freshman:
- TJ Blake, Impromptu
Speaking, fourth place
- TJ Blake,
Domestic Extemp, third place
HHS competes Friday and Saturday at
Buhler. Kelly Thompson
coaches forensics and debate at HHS.
Five qualify for BPA nationals
Feb 22, 2010 The five qualified by placing at the recent BPA State
Leadership Conference in
- Todd Murphy,
senior: First place in Computer Network Technology and first place in Cisco
Systems Administration. Murphy was also recognized for a top 10 finish in Information Technology
Concepts.
- Travis Baker, senior:
First place in Java Programming.
- Richard Petrie,
junior: Second place in
Fundamentals of Web Design.
- Cameron Sprague,
senior: Third place in PC
Servicing and Troubleshooting and second
place in Computer Security.
- Cody Milligan,
junior: Fifth place in PC
Servicing and Troubleshooting and third
place in Computer Security.
The students qualified for the National Leadership
Conference, which will be held in
For more information, contact Kelli Lusk.
HHS forensics places at two tournaments
Feb 15, 2010 The
Friday
(Feb. 12, 2010), HHS competed at Salina South. Senior
Katelin Morey
was third in varsity senate; sophomore Mary Torrez was second in
varsity house;
sophomore Mitchell Garrett was sixth in varsity house; and sophomore
April
Adler was fifth in novice house. Morey and Torrez teamed up to take
fourth in
public forum debate.
Saturday
(Feb. 13, 2010), HHS also
competed at Wichita East. Morey placed fourth in varsity international
extemporaneous speaking.
Nominations being taken for Davis Teacher
Feb 4, 2010 Each
year, the James A. and Juliet
L. Davis Foundation honors Hutchinson Public Schools educators with the
Davis
Teacher of the Year Award.
The
foundation is taking
applications for the award until March 19.
The
Davis Foundation will grant five awards this year for outstanding
classroom
teachers. Two will be selected from grades K-6, one from grades 7 and 8
and two
from grades 9-12.
Teachers
must be currently serving in the Hutchinson Public Schools system to
receive
consideration. Administrators and other non-classroom and non-teaching
personnel are not eligible to receive these awards.
To obtain a nomination form, call (620) 615-4029.
Wall of Honor Class of 2010 announced
Feb 3, 2010 The 2010 honorees are Scott Coons, entrepreneur with Perceptive
Software; Rusty Hilst, math teacher at HHS; and Mary Hoppenen, counselor.
The trio will be inducted during the annual Wall of Honor
Banquet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, in the Hutchinson High School
Cafeteria. Reservations are due by Monday, Feb. 22, and may be made by calling
the HHS main office at (620) 615-4100. The banquet costs $10 for adults and $5
for children under age 5.
Additionally, the recipients will be recognized during halftime
of the HHS vs. Salina South boys' basketball game on Feb. 26. The game normally
tips off at about 7:40 p.m.
The project, a joint venture of the HHS Student Council,
the Renaissance Club and the HHS Alumni Association, recognizes three
outstanding graduates of
Plaques honoring the alumni are located in the lobby of
the
Scott Coons
Scott Coons, chief executive officer of Perceptive
Software in
Mr. Coons' company serves more than 2,000 organizations
in 45 countries. Its clients include institutions of higher learning,
hospitals, financial service organizations, insurance companies and
organizations from
Mr. Coons volunteers his time to serve on boards at both
the
Rusty Hilst
When asked which of his accomplishments mattered most to
him, Rusty Hilst quickly responded, "teaching." A 1960 graduate of
Mr. Hilst has spent 44 years in teaching, all at his alma
mater. Many students have gone on to college and majored in a career that
requires a math background because of his influence. He served as head golf
coach for 31 years, winning 22 league titles and two state championships. Mr.
Hilst may have the most-recognized voice in
Mr. Hilst's contributions in
Mary
Hoppenen
When describing the contributions Mary Hoppenen has made,
it might be easier to list what she has not done. A counselor in private
practice and counselor educator, Mrs. Hoppenen has lent her expertise in areas
such as helping victims of abuse, supervising those earning degrees in
counseling, and presenting to community and professional groups. She graduated from
Mrs. Hoppenen earned her bachelor's and master's degrees
at the
She has served as a much sought-after expert in
counseling those with post-traumatic stress reactions and other dissociative
disorders.
The counselor's long-term membership in the League of
Women Voters led her to successfully suing the Brookings School Board in
Mrs. Hoppenen has taught at
Scholastic Awards winners announced
Jan 28, 2010
Additionally,
HHS had one honorable mention and seven
general awards. HHS had 58 pieces of artwork to be adjudicated and 11
received
awards.
The
Scholastic's 2010 show will be held at the
The
Gold Key ceremony, to give the students their awards,
will be at 2 p.m. Feb. 7, at the
The
awards:
- Gold Key: Adrian Garcia, senior, stone
sculpture, "The Hunter," student of Debra Ringler
- Silver Key: Charlie and Dennis Unsderfer,
seniors, film/animation, "Matrix," students of Jack Wilson
- Silver Key: Lindsey Davies, senior, pastel
drawing, "
- Honorable Mention: Sam Small, senior,
acrylic painting, "Self-Portrait," student of Johni Becker
- General Award: Tinesha Powers, senior,
glass, "Self-Portrait," student of Debra Ringler
- General Award: Sam Small, senior, pastel
drawing, "Denied Acknowledgement," student of Johni Becker
- General Award: Nathaniel Russell-Spees,
sophomore, pen and marker, "In My Mind," student of Danah Schremmer
- General Award: Maria Brockman, junior,
marker drawing, "Trojan Pride," student of Danah Schremmer
- General Award: Cole Heck, senior,
papier-mache, sculpture, "Fearful Dead," student of Debra Ringler
- General Award: Cole Heck, senior, ceramic
sculpture, "Ebony and Ivory," student of Debra Ringler
- General Award: Adrian Garcia, senior, pewter cast, sculpture, "Demon of The Desert," student of Debra Ringler
HHS wins 16th state debate title
Jan 25, 2010 The 
Senior Katelin Morey and freshman T.J. Blake went 9-0 to
win the tournament. The pair defeated two different St. Thomas Aquinas teams in
semifinals and finals competition of the tournament.
Kelly Thompson coaches debate and forensics at HHS.
HHS has won a state debate title two consecutive years
and three out of the past four years. HHS won the Class 5A four-speaker titles
in 2009 and 2007.
Morey and
Debate has the longest statewide tournament system in
HHS has won debate championships in 2010, 2009, 2007,
1999, 1998, 1996, 1994, 1993, 1982, 1981, 1976, 1951, 1950, 1946, 1944 and
1941.
Morey and Blake have qualified for a pair of national
tournaments later this year. They will compete at both the National Catholic
Forensics League Grand National Tournament and at the National Forensics League
tournament. As part of their preparation for those tournaments, the two will
compete at the Colleyville Heritage Winter I
HHS also begins the 2010 forensics season this weekend.
The Salthawks host the Salt Talks Forensics Tournament Friday and Saturday.
HHS scholars' bowl places third
Jan 19, 2010 The team, composed of Isaac Roehm, Jerome Roehm, Lance
Weve and Alex Baker, placed third. The other HHS team competing at
Debaters place eighth at DCI
Jan 18, 2010 Senior Katelin Morey and freshman T.J. Blake went 5-2 to
place eighth in the tournament. DCI is one of the top tournaments each year in
Morey also placed third as an individual speaker in the
tournament.
This weekend (Jan. 22 and 23), HHS competes in the Class
5A two-speaker tournament at
Kelly Thompson
coaches debate and forensics at HHS.
Allender, Yantes receive Kaleidoscope Awards
Jan 14, 2010Two educators were honored this week with second trimester Kaleidoscope Awards from Hutchinson Public Schools.
Pam
Allender, second grade teacher at Graber Elementary School,
and Lisa Yantes, social studies teacher and department chair at Hutchinson High School, received the award
during
events at their schools this week. Superintendent David Flowers made
the
awards.
The award, which is made three times each year, includes a hand-made kaleidoscope.
Mrs. Allender has been with the district since the 1986-87 school year.
"Pam has the gift of taking a group of students with very different backgrounds, experiences and abilities and bringing them together to build a culture of learning in her classroom," wrote Jo McFadden, Graber principal, in the award nomination. "Pam values each of her students as she knows they are capable of learning. She uses a very calm voice and is very gentle."
Mrs. Yantes, who has been with the district since the 1995-96 school year, also is an International Baccalaureate teacher at HHS.
"She
(Mrs. Yantes) has reflected on the belief that
teachers do make a difference to student achievement and that success
comes
from within, not from an outside mandate," wrote colleague Adelyn
Soellner, who
nominated Yantes for the honor. "... She has organized the teachers into
PLCs
(professional learning communities) where they analyze assessment
results by
indicator, plan remediation and further develop the content knowledge
of
teacher. In this way, she is working to transform not only student
success, but
the success of every teacher in the department."
All staff and district patrons are
able to nominate district employees for the Kaleidoscope Award.
Qualities and
abilities of nominees include:
- Helping to create a system that values every child, no matter how gifted, no matter how broken;
- Seeing potential where others see defeat;
- Reflecting what our beliefs say we are made of;
- Personal courage, to see hope rather than fear; and
- Uncommon vision that transforms ourselves, our staffs or our children into even more than we have dreamed to be.
Debaters have successful 'postseason'
Dec 14, 2009 December has been an exciting and successful month for
the
Riding on the mantra that the season is "a marathon and
not a sprint," the squad spent the majority of the fall season working on
improving skills and getting strategies ready, specifically for the last
tournaments that they call their "postseason."
The team of senior Katelin Morey and freshman T.J. Blake
has been particularly successful. The success for the team started at
On
Dec. 5, at the Wichita Diocese Catholic Forensics League District Tournament,
hosted at
In
qualifying, the team also received the second of two necessary bids to DCI. The
team will compete at that tournament at
Then
on Dec. 11 and 12 at
"Katelin
qualified for all three of these tournaments as a junior, so when she asked me
to debate with her, I felt honored but also felt a lot of pressure," Blake said.
"Her experience and poise really carried us through this stretch of the season."
"T.J.
has put in the work to compete with the best of the best," Morey said. "We are
very proud of the strides that he's made in such a short time to become a vital
part of this team."
During
this stretch of the season, the team has worked innumerable hours practicing,
researching and writing arguments.
"TJ
and Katelin worked about 40 to 50 hours a week on debate over the last month,"
said Kelly Thompson, HHS head debate and forensics coach. "To see their hard
work pay off is tremendously rewarding. Now that we've qualified for nationals,
the real work begins!"
The
team's next competition will be DCI, followed by the state Class 5A two-speaker
state championship at
"We
only return one member of last year's four-speaker state team to this year's
four-speaker team (Morey was also on the team, but will be going in 2-Speaker this
year), but I think Tonya Powers is ready to lead her team back to another
strong finish," Thompson said. "The team is very young this year featuring only
one senior (Powers) and all sophomores beyond that."
The
only other tournament on the team's remaining travel list is the Sunflower
Novice State Championship tournament, featuring only first year students.
"I
think we are taking a couple of teams to that tournament that have a chance to
be successful," Thompson said.
"Please
contact me if you'd liked to judge," Thompson said. Thompson may be reached at thompsonk@usd308.com.
Square dance tradition continues at HHS
Dec 10, 2009 Instead, it's something that speaks to
our
During the final few school days
before Christmas, students at
Christmas concert set for HHS
Dec 10, 2009 One of the largest musical events of
the year begins at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at
The concert will feature vocal,
orchestra and band performances.
There is no admission charge.
HHS debater qualifies for DCI as freshman
Dec 10, 2009 The Debate Coaches Invitational Tournament
each January is one of the top tournaments in
Not
all the debaters are juniors and seniors, however.
Blake and Katelin Morey, HHS senior,
earned a berth in the tournament last weekend by qualifying for the National
Catholic Forensics League Grand National Tournament. The pair will compete
along with three other HHS teams in the West Kansas District National Forensics
League qualifier this weekend at Buhler.
For more information, contact HHS Debate Coach Kelly
Thompson.
HHS debaters qualify for nationals, DCI
Dec 7, 2009 HHS Senior Katelin Morey and freshman T.J. Blake went 4-2
at the Wichita Diocese Tournament for the Catholic Forensics League, winning in
the elimination round. The win advances the pair to the National Catholic
Forensics League Grand Nationals Tournament Memorial Day weekend in
By qualifying for the NCFL tournament, the pair also received
the required second bid for the Debate Coaches Invitational Tournament, which
will be Jan. 8 and 9 at
This weekend, HHS competes at the West Kansas National
Forensics League debate qualifier at Buhler.
Kelly Thompson
coaches debate at HHS.
HHS celebrates record 6th football title
Dec 2, 2009
A crowd of more than 2,000 celebrated the record sixth consecutive state football title at Hutchinson High School Wednesday (Dec. 2, 2009) in a pep rally in the Salthawk Activity Center.HHS defeated Gardner-Edgerton 52-14 Saturday at Emporia State University. No other school in Kansas history has won six consecutive football championships.
Head Coach Randy Dreiling, surrounded by his team, thanked the community for its support. The HHS Pep Band, the cheer squad and the SaltShakers dance team performed during the event.
The Salthawks were 13-0 during the 2009 football campaign.
HHS scholars' bowl team places
Dec 2, 2009The HHS scholars' bowl team placed second Tuesday (Dec. 1, 2009) at the Arkansas City High School Invitational.
The second-place HHS team consisted of Cortland Mahoney,
Devin Brown, Alex Baker, Jake Frondorf and Jon Whitlow.
The other HHS team participating Tuesday was composed of
Isaac Roehm, Josh Mendoza, Melanie Mann and Anna Boyd.
Brenda Stegman and Kris Anshutz coach the HHS scholars'
bowl team.
HHS debaters place at Newton
Nov 16, 2009 A
debate team from
The
team of senior Katelin Morey and freshman T.J. Blake
placed seventh in the
For
their finish, the pair received one bid to attend the
Debate Coaches' Invitational tournament in January. To qualify for the
tournament, a team must receive two bids at DCI-qualifying tournaments.
Morey,
meanwhile, placed fourth in individual speaking at
the tournament.
The
team of senior Tonya Powers and sophomore Mitchell
Garrett were 2-3 at
Friday
and Saturday, HHS will compete at
HHS band to march in Holiday Parade
Nov 13, 2009 If you want to see the
Hutchinson High School Salthawk Marching Band on its home turf, you've got one
last guaranteed chance this fall.
The HHS marching band
will perform in the annual Holiday Parade in downtown
While HHS will continue
to march at all football games in which the Salthawks play, this will be the
last opportunity to see the marching band in Hutchinson until the NJCAA men's
national basketball tournament. The band will march in the tight confines of
the Sports Arena on March 18.
For more information,
contact Daryl
Koestel, director of bands at HHS.
HHS orchestra students qualify for SC KMEA
Nov 11, 2009
Students in the
Qualifying orchestra musicians were Cortland Mahoney,
violin; Melanie Mann and Hayat Dominguez, both on viola; Arick Wyler
and
Erica Pinkston, both on cello; and Michael Keazer, bass.
The honor concerts for the students will be Dec. 5 at
For more information, contact Bruce Boyd,
orchestra instructor, at (620) 665-4100.
HHS students qualify for honors music groups
Nov 10, 2009 Students in the
In vocal music, students qualifying were Kelsey Hertel,
Emily Balding, Cassie Prichard, Katie Horning, Veronika Nelson, Sara Riggs,
Megan Hale, Josh Mendoza, Jacob Bleything, Camden Kincy, Grahm Heide, Ashley
Jacobs, Bethany Manny and Deni Brummer.
Band students qualifying were Taylor Crawford, Shelby
Augustine, Alyssa Roberts, Kacey Maldonado, Emily Allen, Paul Joyner, Dennis
Unsderfer, Michael Lindgren, Anna Boyd, Braden Pelischek and Louis Ewing.
For district orchestra, two students qualified -- Jeff
Penner and Terry Wise.
The honor concerts for the students will be Dec. 5 at
For more information, contact Lori Scantlin,
vocal music instructor; Daryl Koestel or Robert Tierney,
band instructors; or Bruce
Boyd, orchestra instructor
HHS Wendy's Heisman nominees announced
Nov 9, 2009 Two
Seniors
Michelle Holland and Ross Lovett, were named school
winners for the award. To be eligible for this award, students must
display
academic aptitude, athletic talent and exceptional commitment to their
communities.
The Wendy's High School
Heisman program, awarded in conjunction with the collegiate Heisman,
celebrates
the achievements of the nation's top high school seniors both in and
out of the
classroom. Just as the collegiate Heisman is known for being the top
award in
college football, the WHSH award is known for a prestigious award at
the
high school level. The award encourages future leadership by
recognizing
well-balanced lifestyles during a student's high school years.
"This
award acknowledges the accomplishments of
these two great teens who are role models for our school's younger
students," said David L. Patterson, assistant principal at
For
more information or to track a student's progress
through the competition, please log on to www.wendysheisman.com
or call (800) 205-6367.
Created
in 1994, the Wendy's High School Heisman program
has celebrated youth excellence for 15 years. The program consists of
six
phases -- Applicants, School Winners, State Finalists, State Winners,
National
Finalists and National Winners. Entries are initially evaluated by ACT
assessment,
academic aptitude and athletic talent. The State Finalist and State
Winner
phases are then passed on to a panel of judges for final selection.
HHS debate places at Topeka
Nov 2, 2009 The
In the
open division of the
In the
varsity division, senior Tonya Powers and
sophomore Mitchell Garrett went 3-2 and placed ninth, narrowly missing
breaking
to the out rounds.
HHS
also competed at the
This
weekend, HHS competes at
Empty Bowls fundraiser set
Oct 28, 2009
When
donors buy bowls at the Empty Bowls fundraiser on Nov. 10, they'll not
be using
the same bowls they buy from which to eat the chili they'll be served
that evening.
Confused?
The
first-ever Hutchinson Empty Bowls fundraiser brings together food, art
and
charity to benefit hungry in our community and around the world. The
fundraiser
will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 10 in the commons of HMS-8,
200 West 14th.
The program was originated in
Educators with the International
Baccalaureate's
Middle Years Program in
Katie
Taylor, multi-media teacher at HMS-8, had heard about the Empty
Bowls
program and suggested using it as a community service project for the
Middle
Years Program at
The night of the fund raiser, individuals will be asked
to pay a minimum of $5 a person or $20 per family. They also can spend
$10 or
$15 for higher priced bowls. For their donation, they will receive an
artistic
bowl as well as a bowl of Chili, courtesy of Wendy's. They'll also have
cinnamon
rolls, doughnuts and drinks, courtesy of Dutch Kitchen, Carolyn's
Essenhaus,
Daylight Donut and Allie's Deli.
In addition to the bowls that will be given when a person
pays from $5 to $15, there will be a separate silent auction for some
of the
bowls to raise additional funds.
Two-thirds of the money raised stays local. A third of
the net proceeds will go to the Reno
County
Food Bank and a third will go to the Food 4 Kids
program.
The final third will go to Heifer
Project
International.
Band receives top rankings at Hays
Oct 27, 2009 HHS' overall rating was a "1." The band received a "1+"
from the first music judge, a "1" from the second music judge, a "1" from the
marching judge, a "1" from the general effects judge, a "1" for percussion and
a "2" for color guard.
HHS' competitive marching season began Sept. 16 during
the Kansas State Fair. The band received "1" ratings from the judges downtown
and on the fairgrounds. Oct. 14, the 140-member band placed second at
The color guard and marching band
are featured at all home varsity football games. The band also will participate
in the Hutchinson Holiday Parade on Nov. 21.
Drum majors for 2009 are senior
Allie Lightsey, junior Emily Yoder and junior Cheyenne Robertson.
Daryl Koestel, director of bands at
HHS, is assisted by Assistant Director Rob Tierney. Cassy Nulik is color guard
instructor for 2009-10.
For more information, contact Koestel at
(620) 615-4140.
HHS Theater Department looking for patrons
Oct 22, 2009 For the
second consecutive year, the
The
patron program for HHS theater
has three levels -- Angel at $100, Gold Star at $70 and Blue Star at
$35. At the
Angel level, the donor gets 10 complementary tickets, a one-liner in
future
programs, preferred seating for a party of eight and exchange
privileges and
advanced ticket sales. At the Gold Star level, the donor gets eight
tickets, a
one-liner in future programs, preferred seating for four and exchange
privileges/advanced ticket sales. At the Blue Star level, the donor
receives
four tickets, a one-liner in future play programs, preferred seating
for a
party of four and exchange privileges/advanced ticket sales.
The
Theater Department has four productions
in 2009-10. The first is Dracula: The
Musical? Oct. 29 through 31; Coffee House Theatre, Dec. 10 to12; The Miracle Worker, March 11 to 13; and
Senior One Acts, April 22 and 23.
Band places at Carthage, Mo.
Oct 19, 2009
The
Hutchinson High School Salthawk Marching Band was a
top finisher at the Maple Leaf Festival marching band competition
Saturday at
After
preliminary competition, HHS was ranked fifth out
of 15 bands, color guard was sixth and percussion was third.
HHS
made it to finals, only the second time this has
happened out of four years HHS has competed at
The
band's last regular competition
for the 2009 marching season will be Oct. 26 at
The
2009 show is titled "Q."
HHS'
marching season began Sept. 16 during the Kansas
State Fair. The band received "1" ratings from the judges downtown and
on the
fairgrounds. Oct. 14, the 140-member band placed second at
The
color guard and marching band
are featured at all home varsity football games, including Friday's
game
against Hays. The band will take the field at 6:45 p.m. Friday and at
halftime.
The
band also will participate in
the Hutchinson Holiday Parade at Nov. 21.
Drum
majors for 2009 are senior
Allie Lightsey, junior Emily Yoder and junior Cheyenne Robertson.
Daryl
Koestel, director of bands at
HHS, is assisted by Assistant Director Rob Tierney. Cassy Nulik is
color guard
instructor for 2009-10.
HHS presents Dracula: The Musical?
Oct 19, 2009 Don't
go to the
Instead,
be prepared for a musical interpretation of the vampire
play -- an interpretation that's not even set in
The
curtain will lift on Dracula: The Musical? at 7:30
p.m. Oct. 29, 30 and 31 in the HHS
Auditorium. The presentation, by playwright Rick
Abbot,
is a musical spoof on the original Dracula.
Tickets,
costing $6 for adults and $4 for children 12 and
under, will be available at the door. District passes, HHS student
passes and
Golden Age passes will be honored.
"It's
light hearted, goofy," said Tobie Henline, HHS
drama teacher. "It takes place in an English insane asylum."
Kris
Anshutz, drama assistant at HHS, described the
musical in one word: "Campy."
Set in
19th century
For
more information, contact Henline.
A list
of cast members follows.
Dracula
cast list
Role: Student
Dr. Sam Seward: Cody Martin
Mina Seward:
Bubu Padoop: Caitlin Doornbos
Boris Renfield:
Dracula: Charlie Robinson
Sophie Seward: Jamease
Roberts
Nelly Norton: Sara Riggs
Van Helsing:
Jonathan Harker: Tito
Russell-Spees
Chorus
Role: Student
Caesar: Isaiah Narron
Napoleon: Josh Lightsey
Josephine: Summer Gajewski
Queen of
DuBarry: Casey Walker
Genghis Khan: Mason
Schneider
Lady Godiva: Tammi Dodson
Nero: Trae Mayberry
Cleopatra: Melanie Mann
Hippolyta: Jaden Bowman
Joan of Arc: Bailey Lamer
Anne Boleyn: Amanda Moore
Eleanor of Aquataine: Cassie
Pritchard
Queen Elizabeth I: Ciara
Mundhenke
HHS Drama Assistant: Kris Anshutz
Stage Manager: Emilie Stafford
Musical Director: Lori Scantlin
Accompanist: Linda Mann
District uses online auction to sell surplus property
Oct 15, 2009 Looking for
USD 308 has a deal for you -- make
that 59 deals.
Actually,
All the items have been declared
surplus by the district's Board of Education. Unlike auctions of old, however,
you need a computer to bid on the items in 2009 as you have needed to do for
the past several auctions.
The district is employing the Purple
Wave online auction. Purple Wave is the state-approved auction vendor. The
online auctions have allowed the district to reduce handling of auction items
and broadened the potential bidder pool.
The district's auction can be found
at http://www.purplewave.com/cgi-bin/pwdetails.cgi?091208.
The auction closes Dec. 8.
Thespians participate in TOTS
Oct 15, 2009 The
The local thespian troupe is
participating in the national Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat. HHS students will
be dropping off bags Saturday, Oct. 17, around the community and picking them
up the afternoon of the Oct. 24.
Students will be distributing the
bags in assigned neighborhoods around
TOTS-EAT is the International
Thespian Society's annual nationwide community service initiative to collect
food for the hungry. With the help of 300-plus thespian troupes in 2008, more
than 308,000 pounds of food were collected during last year's TOTS-EAT food drive.
The local goal is 750 pounds, which
is 100 more pounds than in 2008.
Residents who did not receive a bag
and would like to contribute should contact Tobie Henline, HHS drama
teacher.
Salthawk March Band places second at Baker
Oct 15, 2009 Battling the elements as well as 15 other bands, the
140-member Hutchinson High School Salthawk Marching Band placed second at
The Salthawk Marching Band was edged out for first place
by only three points. The band received a "1" rating -- one of only three to
receive the top rating on the day.
"It rained on us and was very cold, but the kids stepped
up and did a great job!" said Daryl Koestel, director of bands at HHS.
Saturday, the Salthawks travel to
The 2009 show is titled "Q."
HHS' marching season began Sept. 16
during the Kansas State Fair. The band received "1" ratings from the judges
downtown and on the fairgrounds.
Drum majors for 2009 are senior
Allie Lightsey, junior Emily Yoder and junior Cheyenne Robertson.
Koestel is assisted by Assistant
Director Rob Tierney. Cassy Nulik is color guard instructor for 2009-10.
The color guard and marching band
are featured at all home varsity football games, including the Oct. 23 game
against Hays. The band will take the field at 6:45 p.m. Oct. 23 and at
halftime.
The band also will participate in
the Hutchinson Holiday Parade at Nov. 21.
For more information, contact Koestel.
Wall becomes artists' canvas
Oct 12, 2009
For many of the 1,500 students and staff at
For a handful of thespians, however, that wall was the
perfect canvas for a two-story-tall theatrical poster.
Working through their days off for parent-teacher
conferences last week, five student thespians worked with staff to
create the
two-story tall theatrical poster for the musical version of Dracula:
The Musical?.
The HHS Drama Department will present Dracula: The
Musical? at 7:30 p.m. Oct.
29, 30 and 31 in the HHS Auditorium.
Tobie Henline, HHS drama teacher, said her assistant,
Kris Anshutz and students saw the two-story tall wall that encloses a
temporary
staircase from A-Hall into the HHS quad and realized it would be a
perfect
vehicle to publicize the production on campus.
Students involved in the project were seniors Ciara
Mundhenke, Hayat Dominguez, Summer Gajeweski and Melanie Mann. Gajewski
and
Mann designed the poster.
The students weren't alone in the project, Anshutz said.
Color by Design donated paint for the project, district painter Kurt
Lloyd
provided some tools and district maintenance staff provided ladders for
the
project.
Rick Abbot’s Dracula:
The Musical? is not the novel many Americans read in sophomore
English
class. Set in
Award nominations being taken
Oct 8, 2009 Nominations
are being taken for the
second trimester Kaleidoscope Award in USD 308.
Theresa Brown, elementary instructional specialist for
the district, received the first such award in the district earlier
this year
in front of 900 of her colleagues during the opening convocation at
the
The district will have two more recipients this year for
the "Kaleidoscope Award." The award is designed to recognize
staff members who are reflections of the districts beliefs, and for
"uncommon
vision" in advancing the vision for the district embodied in the
strategic
plan.
Nominations should include the nominee's name, and
a couple of paragraphs about why he or she should receive the award.
Nominations should be sent to flowersd@usd308.com.
Staff members nominated for the Kaleidoscope Award should
exhibit the qualities of:
- Helping
to
create a system that values every child, no matter how gifted, no
matter how
broken;
- Seeing
potential
where others see defeat;
- Reflecting
what
our beliefs say we are made of; and
- Seeing
hope
rather than fear.
Homecoming Royalty: Grissom, Garcia
Oct 5, 2009
Students at
Geneo Grissom was tabbed as king while Aundraya Garcia
was crowned queen. Grissom was honored prior to the kickoff of Friday's
HHS-Salina Central football game at Gowans Stadium while Garcia was honored at
halftime.
Other finalists for king are Deveon
Dinwiddie, Tyler Fee, Josh Smith, Charlie Unsderfer and Dennis Unsderfer. Other
finalists for queen are Ann Conklin, Hannah Myers, Crosby Payton, Erica Romero
and Jessica Walker. All the finalists are seniors.
Fall Homecoming continues at HHS
Oct 1, 2009 The parade is Friday,
Oct. 2, at 3 p.m., starting from 3rd and Main and going north to 7th
and
The Homecoming football
game, featuring HHS and Salina Central, kicks off at 7 p.m. at Gowans Stadium.
Prior to kickoff, the king will be crowned while the queen will be crowned at
halftime.
Finalists for king are Deveon Dinwiddie,
Tyler Fee, Geneo Grissom, Josh Smith, Charlie Unsderfer and Dennis Unsderfer.
Finalists for queen are Ann Conklin, Aundraya Garcia, Hannah Myers, Crosby
Payton, Erica Romero and Jessica Walker. All the finalists are seniors.
The week culminates with the
Homecoming Dance from 9 to 11:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 3, in the HHS Cafeteria.
October brings marching season for HHS
Oct 1, 2009 October brings more than falling
leaves and Hallowee
n in
The 140-member HHS Salthawk Marching
Band will march in three competitions in October. Oct. 14, HHS will be at
The 2009 show is titled "Q."
HHS' marching season actually began
Sept. 16 during the Kansas State Fair. The band received "1" ratings from the
judges downtown and on the fairgrounds.
Drum majors for 2009 are senior Allie
Lightsey, junior Emily Yoder and junior Cheyenne Robertson.
Daryl Koestel is director of bands
at HHS. Rob Tierney is the assistant director. Cassy Nulik is color guard
instructor for 2009-10. The color guard has nine members who also are judged in
competitions.
The color guard and marching band
are featured at all home varsity football games, including Friday's Homecoming
game against Salina Central. The band takes the field at 6:45 p.m. Friday and
at halftime.
The band also will participate in
the Hutchinson Holiday Parade at Nov. 21.
For more information, contact Koestel.
District teachers honored in KTOY process
Sep 21, 2009 A
Theresa
Corcoran, a fifth-grade teacher at Graber, was a
semifinalist for the Region 1 honor. Region 1 comprises the portion of
Blaine
Murphy, auto collision repair teacher in the
Career and
Statewide,
91 educators were
nominated for the Kansas Teacher of the Year distinction. Nominations
are made
in each of four regions in the state. The Kansas State Department of
Education,
sponsor of the Kansas Teacher of the Year program, appointed regional
selection
panels to select semi-finalists and finalists from each region.
The
selection panels are comprised
of teachers, education administrators and higher education
representatives.
Each panel selects six semi-finalists, three elementary teachers and
three
secondary teachers. From those semi-finalists, the panel in each region
then
selects one elementary finalist and one secondary finalist. The Kansas
Teacher
of the Year will be selected from among the regional finalists and
announced
during a ceremony Nov. 21 in
HHS, HMS marching bands receive top scores
Sep 17, 2009 Both
The next opportunity for the public to see the HHS
Salthawk Marching Band will be Friday (Sept. 18) at the HHS vs. Maize varsity
football game. The band takes the field prior to the game at 6:45 p.m. at
Gowans Stadium and at halftime of the game.
For more information on the HMS band, contact Lynette
Pelischek. For more information on the HHS band, contact Daryl
Koestel.
HHS ACT scores improve
Aug 19, 2009
A total of 164 students took the ACT at HHS in 2009, up
from 158 in 2008.
HHS' scores also were up in the individual areas --
English, mathematics, reading and science.
In English 2009 average scores for HHS increased to 22.4
from 21.3. For mathematics, 2009 average scores increased to 22.1 from 21.6. In
reading, scores averaged 23.3, compared to 22.5 in 2008. In science, the
average 2009 score was 22.7, compared to 21.5 in 2008.
For more information, contact Donna Davis, assistant
superintendent.
Teachers recognized during opening convocation
Aug 17, 2009 A 25-year veteran educator received the first-ever
Kaleidoscope Award during the opening convocation of
Theresa Brown, elementary instructional specialist for
the district, received the award in front of 900 of her colleagues during the
first-of-the-year celebration at the
The award, which will be given out three times each year,
includes a hand-made kaleidoscope. Dr. David Flowers, superintendent of
schools, used the kaleidoscope as a metaphor for the district's strategic and
operational plans.
With individual components of a kaleidoscope positioned
on a table in front of him, Dr. Flowers explained how individually the
components may have some limited use. When put together as a system to create a
kaleidoscope, the parts together create beautiful images.
In much the same way, different staff members and initiatives
of the district are brought together in the strategic and operational plans to
serve students and the community in ways individual programs or staff could not.
Mrs. Brown has shown her ability to build capacity for
excellence in others within the district and community, Dr. Flowers said. She
"walks the talk" of educational excellence.
Dr. Flowers asked staff members to nominate colleagues
for the award. Qualities and abilities of nominees include:
- Helping to create a system that values every child, no matter how gifted,
no matter how broken;
- Seeing potential where others see defeat;
- Reflecting what our beliefs say we are made of;
-
Personal courage, to see hope rather than fear; and
- Uncommon vision that transforms ourselves, our staffs or our children
into even more than we have dreamed to be.
Also during Monday's convocation, the Davis Foundation
recognized its Teachers of the Year for 2008-09.
Winners were Janie Hoefer, Hutchinson Magnet School at
Allen, and Melissa Thomas, Avenue A Elementary School for the elementary
division; Cindy Beshore, HMS-7, for the middle school division; and Tobie
Henline and Theresa Smith, both of Hutchinson High School, for the high school
division.
The Davis Foundation was formed in 1953. It first gave
college scholarships to
The district's Kansas Teacher of the Year nominees were
recognized. Theresa Corcoran,
Teachers will spend this week in professional development
and getting their classrooms set up for the 2009-10 school year. School begins
Aug. 24 for grades 1 through 9; Aug. 25 for grades 10 to 12; and Aug. 26 for
kindergartners and 4-year-olds.
District unveils new phone system
Jul 10, 2009 Hutchinson Public Schools begins the new school year with
a new telephone system and new telephone prefix.
After training this week, the district began using its
new telephone system. The new main number for the district is (620) 615-4000.
All phone numbers for district staff begin with the "615"
prefix. The district was able to obtain a block of 2,000 numbers to accommodate
existing and future growth.
The new system is a voice over internet protocol system,
more commonly known as VoIP. The VoIP
system runs on the district's extensive computer network backbone. The new
telephone system replaces a 20-year-old Plexar system with 509 phone lines.
Because the new system has about a $4,000 a month lower
cost and with federal e-Rate assistance, the new system should pay for its
$250,000 cost in less than five years, said Larry Frederick, USD 308 director
of technology.
While costing less, the new system has more capabilities.
It has 60 out-bound phone lines, compared to 35 on the old system.
Even though the system allows for automated attendants,
the district will continue to use receptionists during regular business hours.
While the district has a new phone system, old telephone
numbers published in commercial telephone books will continue to work for the
next year or more, including the former main number of the district, (620)
665-4400.
The numbers have been updated in parent-student handbooks
and other publications families will receive this fall.
A list of the new building phone lines is below.
|
Building |
Number |
|
|
615-4000 |
|
Avenue A Elementary |
615-4950 |
|
Early Head Start |
615-5810 |
|
Educational |
615-5500 |
|
|
615-5000 |
|
|
615-5050 |
|
|
615-4900 |
|
HMS-7 |
615-4700 |
|
HMS-8 |
615-4800 |
|
|
615-5750 |
|
|
615-4100 |
|
|
615-5100 |
|
|
615-5150 |
|
|
615-5200 |
|
|
615-5575 |
|
Wiley Elementary School |
615-5250 |
HHS IB candidates receive full diplomas
Jul 6, 2009 For the fourth consecutive year, all
of
Sarah Swearer, Katie Arnold, Mayra
Lopez, Caitlin Sturgeon, Manuel Brockman, Casey Freeman and Brandon Ricke were
notified by the International Baccalaureate Programme they had passed all the
IB requirements.
The 2009 class was the fourth at HHS
to complete all the IB requirements. In 2006, all seven HHS candidates received
the full diploma while in 2007 both HHS candidates received the full diploma.
Last year, all four HHS candidates received the full diploma. IB classes began
with the 2004-05 school year at
Of the 20 HHS students to complete
the full diploma requirements and take the tests since the program began, all 20
have successfully completed the tests and received the full diploma.
In addition to the full diploma
students, HHS has students who take International Baccalaureate classes and
then take examinations for certificates.
For 2009, HHS had 26 students who
took IB examinations for certificates.
All diploma candidates are required
to take six internationally developed and scored tests, complete a 4,000-word
extended essay, take the Theory of Knowledge class and complete 150 hours of
CAS (Creativity, Action and Service).
The tests were not scored locally.
Instead, the tests were sent to educators across the globe.
According to the
The IB diploma is awarded to
students who gain 24 or more points, meeting certain minimum levels of
performance across the whole diploma, and who have satisfactorily completed the
CAS portion of the program.
Data from the IB Organization shows
that generally about 80 percent of candidates receive the diploma. Less than 1
percent of students gain the full 45 points.
The 2009 diploma winners were
recognized as IB diploma candidates during HHS graduation in May. Final test
scores from the International Baccalaureate Organization weren't released until
early July, making official the IB Diploma designations for the students.
HHS has the only IB diploma program
in
HHS football coach featured in national publication
Jun 22, 2009
Football.com
has an extensive feature titled "The Wizard
of Kansas" on Dreiling, who is in his 13th season at the
helm of the
Salthawks. HHS has won five consecutive state football titles in
The
link for the article about Dreiling is http://www.football.com/articles.php?aId=819.
HHS competes at NFL
Jun 21, 2009 The
Recent HHS graduate Stefan Mattox and Katelin Morey, who
will be a senior in 2009-10, advanced into the elimination rounds of the tournament at
Birmingham, Alabama. The pair won in their first elimination round but lost in the second.
Additionally, recent HHS graduate Rachel Shannon was a
semifinalist in student congress.
Alexis Lightsey, who will be a senior in 2009, placed in
the top 50 out of 500 students in the expository event.
The students were coached by Glenn Nelson, who announced his retirement earlier this year. Nelson coached debate and forensics at HHS for the past 11 seasons.
HHS benefits from Regents' grant
Jun 9, 2009 Even though the first students won't walk through the
doors of new facilities for another two months, allied health sciences at
The programming was so popular, the USD 308 faced a
dilemma: find additional money or turn away students.
Recently,
HHS received word that one of its partners,
David
T. Patterson, who will take over as director of the Career and
"The
grant does two major things for us," Patterson said. "We will be able to hire
part-time clinical staff for our allied health program. Second, it also helps
with staffing our EMT program."
HCC
staff was invaluable in writing the grant, Patterson said.
The
grant was the largest of eight awarded to community colleges and technical
schools.
The "Targeting Technical Talent in
the High School" grants totaled $262,780. The one-year grants will provide new
opportunities for high school juniors and seniors to earn college credit in career
technical coursework that may lead to an associate's degree or a technical
certificate. Grant funding was made available through Federal sources as part
of the five-year Kansas State Plan for Career and Technical Education.
"These grants provide support for
institutions to develop or expand learning partnerships with high schools
across
The Certified Nurse Aide and Medical
Terminology courses are part of the allied health care curriculum. While HHS
will not have a formal fire science curriculum, the Emergency Medical Technical
courses are part of fire science programming at HCC.
When HHS started letting students
know it would be offering the allied health care programming earlier this year,
counselors soon found "a line forming outside their offices," Patterson said.
"At that point, you know you've made
the right decision," the educator said.
The new programming will be housed
in the new Career and
HHS debaters place 6th nationally
May 29, 2009 A
Recent HHS graduate Stefan Mattox and Katelin Morey, who
will be a senior in 2009-10, advanced into the out-rounds of the tournament at
Albany, N.Y. The pair won in double octofinals and in octofinals but lost in
quarterfinals, placing sixth overall.
Additionally, recent HHS graduate Rachel Shannon was a
semifinalist in student congress.
HHS' final debate and speech competition for 2008-09 will
be later this month when it competes at the National Forensic League national
tournament in
Glenn
Nelson coaches debate and forensics at HHS.
Summer feeding program expands
May 26, 2009 Hutchinson Public
Schools will provide summer meals in June and July with the program expanded in
2009 to include breakfast at more places. The meals are free
for anyone age 18 and under. No reservations are needed for the meals. The 2009 summer feeding program will
be June 1 through July 31 at Lincoln
Elementary School, 315
East Bigger. In a first, the "neighborhood" feeding site will have breakfast
all summer. Breakfast hours at Lincoln
are from 7:30 to 8 a.m. each day with lunch served from 11 a.m. to noon. There
will be no lunch on July 3, a district holiday. The second all-summer site is at
Boys and Girls Club, 600 West 2nd. Breakfast there will be from 7:30
to 8 a.m. with lunch served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Both the Lincoln and Boys and
Girls Club sites will serve meals Monday through Friday during the summer,
except on July 3. Meals will be served at Faris Elementary
School, 300 East 9th, during the
Summer Scholars Program, which will run Mondays through Thursdays, June 22
through July 16. There will be no meals served at Faris on Fridays. Serving
time will be from 7:30 to 8 a.m. for breakfast and 11 a.m. to noon for lunch. While meals for youth 18 and under
are free, adult lunches cost $2.85 with adult breakfasts priced at $1.70. The meals are
similar to those provided during the school year, providing an entree as well
as plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Menus will be available on the district's
website as well as Cox Cable Channel 20 in Hutchinson. The program is
funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
HHS honors nearly 300 graduates
May 18, 2009
Nearly
The students heard from two of their peers -- Rakeisha Cushinberry and Michael Pritchett. More than 60 high honors students were recognized as were the seven International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme candidates.
USD 308 is in its final days of classes for 2008-09. The final day for classes at all USD
308 schools is May 20. School returns to session in mid August.
Small accepted into ArtLab
May 18, 2009 Sam Small, a junior at
Forty-five high school students from across the
The program is designed to expose students to a variety
of new art techniques and media.
Earlier
this year, Small received a national silver medal from The National Scholastic
Arts & Writing Awards.
His
painting, "Prize Winning Rooster," received the national-level award in the
Small is the second individual from HHS to be accepted
into a summer art program at the Kansas City Art Institute. HHS art teacher Deb
Ringler was accepted into the Kansas City Art Institute's teacher workshop this
summer. She is only one of two Kansans at the art conference, which will draw
participants from as far away as
During the institute, Ringler will have the opportunity
to work with some of the best art teachers from across the nation and
internationally.
Mass Bands draws thousands
May 15, 2009
The
22nd annual Mass Bands Concert May 14, 2009, feature about 600 USD 308 students
in grades six through 12 and drew a crowd of nearly 3,000 to the Salthawk Activity Center on the Hutchinson High School campus. There were performances by elementary bands, a
combined middle school band, the high school band and jazz bands before the
actual mass bands performance, which brings together all the students.
The
district has been doing the Mass Bands Concert since 1988. The event is a
chance for students to play with what may be the largest group they ever will
in their lives. It also gives parents a chance to hear what their children are
doing as well as what others are doing in the district. For younger students,
the concert also gives them a chance to see what is in store for them in the
future in band.
After the Mass Bands Concert, there was a reception in the Hutchinson High School Cafeteria for two Music Department staff members who will retire this year. Honored will be Sid Showalter, director of bands at HHS, and Stephen Washington, music and student records secretary.
Both Showalter and Washington were recognized in front of the entire crowd at the concert as well.
Showalter was an organizer of the original Mass Bands Concert. Each concert ends with an arrangement of "A Mighty Fortress" and includes all 600 musicials.
HHS gets five Jester nominations
May 12, 2009
Nominated from HHS in 2009 for their roles in Bye Bye Birdie were
- Outstanding
Leading Actress: Caitlin Doornbos as Rose;
- Outstanding
Leading Actor: Charlie McMichael as Albert;
- Outstanding
Supporting Actress: Lexey Jost as Mae Peterson;
- Outstanding
Guest Performer: Chuck McMichael as Mr. McAfee; and
- Outstanding
Orchestra: Under the direction of Mary Lynn McMichael.
HHS presented Bye Bye Birdie last December. Jester
judges from the Music Theatre of Wichita attended the event and made the
nominations.
The award winners will
be announced at a ceremony later this month in
In 2008, HHS received three
nominations with two winners. The 2008 winners were Taylor Geiman in Little Shop of Horrors as an outstanding
supporting male performer, and "Mushnik and Son" from Little Shop of Horrors as an outstanding production number.
For more information, contact Tobie Henline, HHS drama teacher.
Four HHS seniors named Governor's Scholars
May 11, 2009 Four seniors from
Manuel J. Brockman, Casey Freeman, Mayra S. Lopez and Michael
A Pritchett were honored during a banquet earlier this month at
The program is coordinated for the
The Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force was formed 26 years ago to strengthen public confidence in education. Members of the task force include the American Association of University Women, Kansas Association of School Boards, Kansas Congress of Parents and Teachers, Kansas Department of Education, Kansas-National Education Association, Kansas School Public Relations Association, the Kansas State High School Activities Association and United School Administrators of Kansas.
Open house set for building trades home
May 7, 2009 The 2008-09 Building Trades Program home will have an
open house from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 12 at the house,
While similar in design to homes previously constructed
by the Hutchinson High School Career and
For more information, contact Don Thomas,
CTEA director.
HHS Awards Assembly for Class of 2009
May 6, 2009During the annual Hutchinson High School Awards Assembly Wednesday, May 6, 2009, the class of 2009 was recognized for receiving nearly $2.9 million worth of scholarships from local, state and national sources over four years of college.
The
Davis Foundation winners were named. Winners, who each get $6,000 in
scholarship money annually for four years, are Mayra Lopez and Brandon Ricke. Other
finalists for the honor were Chris Givan, Graham Ray, Kristen McKenna and
Caitlin Sturgeon. The other finalists each get $4,000 a year in scholarship
money for four years.
This is the 55th year for the Davis Foundation scholarships. During that time, more than 200 students have received scholarships valued at $1.7 million. When the first scholarships were awarded in the 1950s, the scholarships were $500 a year for four years.
Davis Foundation teachers of the year for USD 308 will be announced in August at the opening convocation for district staff.
The Young American Award went to Marshall Haden. The Young American Award is the oldest award at HHS with this being its 81th year. The award was started by the Oswald family in the 1920s.
Other
Young American Award finalists were Manuel Brockman, Joe Falter, Tyler Heeney,
Brett Fast, Mayra Lopez, Casey Freeman, Michael Pritchett, Emily Galliart and
Graham Ray.
HHS
also had three winners of the Robert C. Byrd Scholarship, which is presented
each year by congressional district. Winners were Marshall Haden, Michael
Pritchett and Ben Whitlow. This federally funded award is given to exceptional
students based on merit for four years.
A listing of awards and scholarships is below. The information is provided to HHS by the students and their families.
- Teacher of the Trimester: Brad Binns, Maggie
Frager, Gusty Smith
- Leaders, Today and Tomorrow:
Elli
Bowen,Marshall Haden, Manuel Brockman,
Tyler Heeney, Nate Dreiling, Mayra Lopez, Joe Falter, Chelsey Morey, Casey
Freeman, Michael Pritchett
- Doris Lyman Burton and James
Thompson Memorial Scholarship: Michael Pritchett
- Wal Mart Employee
Scholarship: Bo Fairbank
- Orlene Linebarger Memorial
Scholarship: Katrina Brasfield, Bo Fairbank
- Coberly/Tweito Memorial
Scholarship: John Reinert, Michael Pritchett
- HHS Alumni Scholarship:
Mayra Lopez, Brandon Ricke, Joe Falter
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- Marty
Casey FACS Scholarship: Aubry Walden
- D.G.
Lett Masonic Lodge No. 30: Rakeisha Cushinberry, Whitney Miller, Katrina
Brasfield
- John H. "Jack" Caton
Memorial Scholarship: Cadey Snedeker
- Young Women in Harmony:
Marissa Brubaker
- Tri-M Master Musician Award:
Royce Lassley, Kelly Roberts, Alex Spence
- John Phillip Sousa Award:
Joe Falter
- Louie Arms