Dulaney High School
PTSA Newsletter
From the President...
MARCH
6 Think Smart Eat Smarter 6:00 -8:00 pm Satellite Cafe
10 SAT
10 Class Rings for Sophomores
Ceremony, 6:00 pm-7:00 pm, Auditorium
Dance, 7:00 pm-10:00 pm, Cafeteria
12 SIT Team Meeting, 3:00 pm-4:30 pm, Library
13 Meet the Coaches , 7:00 pm, Auditorium
14 Grad Gala Committee, 7:00 pm, Library
14 SGO Sports Night, 7:00 pm, Gym
15 College Information Night, 7:00 pm, Classic
Cafe’
21-21 Junior Interviews 7:30 am to noon
22 PTSA Executive Board Meeting, 7:00 pm
22-24 Spring Play, 7:30 pm, Auditorium
28 Guitar Concert, 7:30pm, Auditorium
29 NHS Induction, 7:30 pm, Auditorium
30 Third marking period ends
30 Spring vacation begins at end of school day.
APRIL
10 Schools re-open
11 Grad Gala Committee 7:00 pm, Library
14 ACT
14 Junior Prom, 7:00 pm-10:00 pm, Cafeteria
17 Spring Dance Concert, 7:30 pm, Auditorium
19 Report cards distributed to student
19 Spring Choral Concert, 7:30 pm, Auditorium
19 PTSA Executive Board Meeting, 7:00 pm,
Library
20 Shakespeare Festival, all day
22 NHS Blood Drive, 10:00 am-2:00 pm, Cafeteria
24 Spring Instrumental Concert A, 7:30 pm,
Auditorium
25 Spring Instrumental Concert B, 7:30 pm,
Auditorium
26 Rotary Speech Award Presentation , 6:00 pm
Auditorium
30 Interims distributed to seniors
March 2012
There are so many factors that can change the course of our day, month and
even life. Choices we make to do something or do nothing. A few months ago,
my letter spoke about depression and stresses that our children were going
through. My daughter penned the letter. Due to that letter, I was in contact
with several parents. One, a certified Health Coach, has offered to run a program for our students. The program is called “Think Smart, Eat Smarter”.
What we put into our bodies affects us in so many ways, for the positive and
negative. Essential vitamins and nutrients can do so much good, but the lack
of them can cause many problems; psychologically and physically. Eating the
right foods and making healthier choices can increase brain power, energy and
focus.
This morning as I opened my email, the first Yahoo article that hit the screen
was an article about a fourteen year old Oregon teenager that this past weekend died due to inhaling helium at a party. Drinking, pot smoking, and peer
pressure led this girl to make a poor choice; a choice that took her life and
changed that of her parents, family, and friends forever.
Our school community is not unlike those across our country. We are victim to
tragedies. It is imperative to give the students the power to control their bodies and what goes into it. It is also critical that the students be able to identify
signs that they need help and feel empowered to get the help that they need.
It is NEVER a tragedy to ask for help; tragedies occur most often when help is
not sought.
Please encourage your child to attend, “THINK SMART, EAT SMARTER” on Tuesday, March 6 from 6:00PM – 8:00PM in the Satellite Cafeteria. They will learn
to “Run Longer, Stay Thinner, Think Better, Play Harder”. They will have fun
preparing and tasting foods that will enable them to boost brain function and
improve their physical well being. The evening promises to be informative AND
a lot of fun- hope to see your child there!
Have a happy and safe start to spring!
Andrea
Dulaney High School
PTSA Newsletter
We are seeking nominations for our Board of Directors for the 2012-2013 school year for:
President
Vice President
Recording Secretary
Four of Ms. Hiaasen GT 10 students won at the
school level in the Rotary Club’s Four-Way Speech
contest. Those winners are: Thea Zurek, Sam
Kamran, Monica Kuo, and Samad Fakhar. Thea
Zurek and Monica Kuo delivered persuasive speeches on China’s mistreatment of political dissidents. Sam Kamran spoke on ending the war in
Afghanistan. Samad Fahar spoke on the University
of Maryland’s proposal to eliminate some sports
programs in order to save money.
Corresponding Secretary
Treasurer
If you are interested or have questions please
contact Bonnie Keller, chairperson of the nominating committee at [email protected] or
410 561 0952. Remember without you there is no
PTSA.
As of mid-February, Dulaney students placed among the
finalists in local Optimist Clubs essay contests:
Ivy Gao, Morgan Berman, and Lauren Batlas placed in the
Timonium Optimist Club’s competition.
Jahia Knobloch placed in the Hunt Valley Optimist Club’s
contest. The students wrote creative prose on how a positive attitude helped during a time in their lives or the lives
of friends.
Amy Shapiro, Maribeth Anderson, and Daniela Rice placed
first, second, and third, respectively, in the Jacksonville
Optimist Club essay contest. The winning essay will be
entered in the Maryland/South Delaware District contest.
The Junior class is preparing for the Junior
Prom by accepting donations of small (8oz.)
water bottles, individually sized bagged chips
(any variety), and monetary donations toward
cupcakes from Sam's Club (these come in
batches of 30) and pizza. Please note in the
memo section c/o 2013.
Thanks so much for your generosity and time.
Look for junior class updates on the Class of
2013 Edline page.
Winners will be notified by phone and email.
Daily winners will be posted on Edline, as well as the
Dulaney Class of 2012 Parents Facebook Group.
https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/177385452315971/
Mark your calendars for this month’s
Grad Gala Fundraisers at
Mark your calendars for this month’s
ALL-DAY Food Fundraisers at
California Pizza Kitchen & Chili’s Mexican Restaurant
Attention Junior and Senior Parents
We need 70 additional volunteers
to help out at the Grad Gala on Saturday, May 26th.
With your help the Gala will be a success!
Tell us where you would like to volunteer
Blackjack Dealer 10:30pm – 3:30am
Texas Hold’em dealer 10:30pm – 3:30am
Decorations 1:00pm – 4:00 pm, 8:00pm – 10:00pm, or 10:30pm – 3:30am
1 Ship Captain 10:30pm – 12:30am
2 Cruise Directors 10:30pm – 12:30am
Security 10:00pm – 3:30am
Entertainment/Games 10:30pm – 3:30am
Floater/Any Post
Also, please share additional skills: nurse, doctor, CPR certified, security personnel.
Email your response, name, cell or home number, and email address to Byrd Wadhams at
[email protected], or you may reach me at 410-908-8647
Class of 2012 Banners
Actual size will be 15” x 32”
Order by March 15, 2012
To be hung in the Dulaney halls in April & May
Will be returned to students when they pick up their caps and gowns
________________________________________________________
Print Students Name On Line Above As It Should Appear On Banner
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Print From Message On Line Above
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Contact Name
Phone Number
Email
Reminder to
Parents:
If you want to
see a teacher or
other staff
member, please
make an appointment in advance and sign
in at the Main
Office. Thank
you!
Service
Learning
Requirements
All students must
complete 75 Hours of
Student Service
"Class of 2014 is having Ring Ceremony and Ring Dance coming
up on March 10th! We are also having a Flapjack Breakfast
Fundraiser at Applebee's on March 24th from 8-10 am so come
out and support the Sophomore Class!"
Peer Tutoring Club
Would your high school student like to tutor others
students before or after school? Do they feel confident in a certain subject? Please send them to see
Mrs. Senft in the Library.
You can earn Student Service Learning Hours too!
Learning in order to
receive a Maryland
State Diploma. There
are currently 56 seniors
who have not met the
state requirement. If
you have questions
please call Mrs. Senft
at 410-887-7644.
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
All of Dulaney’s National Merit Semifinalists have advanced to Finalist standing. Congratulations to Jungbin Choi, Christopher
Flower, Lacie Garrett, Danial Iachan, He Liu, Arjun Rao, Michael
Roy, Lulu Sun, and Liangcheng Tao.
DANCE CHAPERONES NEEDED
FOR RING DANCE AND JUNIOR PROM
PLEASE CONSIDER CHAPERONING A
DANCE THAT IS NOT FOR
YOUR CHILD’S CLASS! BY DOING THIS YOUR
STUDENT WILL NOT BE UPSET
THAT YOU ARE CHAPERONING
BUT YOU WILL BE ENABLING OUR
STUDENT BODY TO PARTAKE IN
DULANEY TRADITIONS AND HAVE FUN!!!!
WITHOUT PARENT CHAPERONES, DANCES CANNOT OCCUR
RING DANCE FOR SOPHOMORES
IS MARCH 10
JUNIOR PROM IS APRIL 14
PLEASE CONTACT BONNIE FREAS TO CHAPERONE
[email protected]
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News from the English Department - Creative Writing
teacher, Meekah Hopkins.
"Sequel Literary Magazine", featuring the best literature
and artwork from the Dulaney student body, will come out
in May. Our theme is "Shock Value".
We do have space for advertising and are always accepting
donations from family who would like to be Patrons of the
Literary Arts.
Prom 2012
Parents, before you contract for a limo to transport your children to and from the
senior prom, make sure you ask whether the company allows the use of alcohol in
the limo or provides any dancing apparatus.
From the Department of English and Journalism
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
The top selections for the 2011 Reflections Contest are:
Jahia Knobloch
Michelle Njau
Mary Cook
Alex Vecchioni
All of the winners were in the Literature Category and the Theme was “Diversity Means……” All 4 students were recognized and presented with certificates and gift cards at the February 16th PTA meeting.
In addition, two of our entries received further awards at the county level!
Jahia Knobloch Received an Award of Excellence. Jahia Knobloch’s Award of Excellence poem will move onto the state
level for judging. The top state Reflections Award recipients will be formally recognized at the Maryland PTA convention
which will be held in July 2012.
Mary Cook received an Award of Merit at the county level.
On Sunday, March 18 2012 , at Cockeysville Middle School the Baltimore County Reflections PTA will recognize the top
selections at a ceremony which will begin at 2:00 doors open at 1:30 pm for registration, refreshments and exhibits. The winners of the Awards of Excellence and Award of Merit are invited to attend this ceremony. The Council Reflections Awards Ceremony will be held at Cockeysville Middle School.
Congratulations to the Griffin staff that has earned the gold
medal status with Columbia University’s journalism school.
We owe a tremendous thanks to the DHS staff for fielding
countless interviews, for allowing us to snap candid photos
during your classes, for allowing our reporters to occasionally arrive late to your classes so that we can meet deadlines, and more.
From the Department of English and Journalism
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
As of mid-February, Dulaney students placed among the finalists in local Optimist Clubs
essay contests: Ivy Gao, Morgan Berman, and Lauren Batlas placed in the Timonium
Optimist Club’s competition. Jahia Knobloch placed in the Hunt Valley Optimist Club’s
contest. The students wrote creative prose on how a positive attitude helped during a
time in their lives or the lives of friends. Amy Shapiro, Maribeth Anderson, and Daniela
Rice placed first, second, and third, respectively, in the Jacksonville Optimist Club essay
contest. The winning essay will be entered in the Maryland/South Delaware District
contest.
Four of Ms. Hiaasen GT 10 students won at the school level in the Rotary
Club’s Four-Way Speech contest. Those winners are: Thea Zurek, Sam
Kamran, Monica Kuo, and Samad Fakhar. Thea Zurek and Monica Kuo delivered persuasive speeches on China’s mistreatment of political dissidents. Sam Kamran spoke on ending the war in Afghanistan. Samad Fahar
spoke on the University of Maryland’s proposal to eliminate some sports
programs in order to save money.
Thea Zurek won second place in the Grade 10 Poetry category in the
State of Maryland International Reading Association’s Eighth Annual High
School Young Authors Contest. Her free verse poem was called En Quito
(In Quito). She is invited to attend an awards ceremony in March.
Elizabeth Garrott - Artistic Director, John Wright - Vocal Director, Caitlin Cavanagh - Orchestra Conductor, Sue Wachter - Technical
Director, Dave Schein - Production Manager, and Jordan Seibert - Stage Manager Class of 2012, invite you and your family to the
spring musical!
The Team that brought you "Totally Over You", "Rent: School Edition", and "Big Love" now proudly presents a muscial comedy:
"URINETOWN" by Greg Kotis
Terrible title, we know, we know, but this Tony-award winning show is a GREAT musical satire.
We've set our show in a bone-dry Ocean City, Maryland, after a 20 year drought. The poor are desperate, the rich are planning an
escape to Brazil, and the law enforcement's singular, brutal punishment stretches to fit all crimes. To make matters worse, it costs
$6 a pop to use ONLY TOILET IN TOWN. Only lifeguard revolutionary, Bobby Strong, and a beautiful and... confused... graduate of
the Most Expensive University in the World, the affluent and...confused....Hope Cladwell can give the people what they want.
Well... Hope and Bobby can give them what they THINK they want.
For a little while.
The music and dancing are high energy, upbeat, and the lyrics are immensely clever!
Featuring professional choreography by returning guest artist Colleen Alford, and student choreography by Jae Clements, captain
of D-Rockas, along with dancers from the Dulaney Step Team, and Chris Phillips, Chloe Adler, Nicole Drinkwater, and others.
Featuring first-time performers: Freshman Brady Widener in the principal role of Cladwell, and a dynamic ensemble of featuring
the Dulaney stage debuts of: Amanda Olsen, Tommy Engel, Jae Gourdin, Alex Suk, Solon Miller, Josh Emerick, Destinee Cruthird,
Grace Landefeld, Christine King, and Julie Anderson
We are also proud to present our talented and dedicated returning performers in principal roles: Sam Sauter as Hope, Ellis Zapas as
Bobby, Naomi Sinn as Ms. Pennywise, Gabby Tyson as Little Sally, Brett Markievich as Officer Barrel, Sam Fishman Gabrielle Welsh
as the Father and Mother of the Revolution, and presenting Chloe Adler, the Dulaney Lions Marching Band drum major, in her
Dulaney Stage Debut as Officer Lockstock.
As always, Dulaney Theatre is thought-provoking, fast-paced, a tremendous physical and vocal challenge for our artists, and in service to our community.
Maryland National Spanish Exam
Global Citizenship Scholarships
Pursuant to its mission, the National Spanish Examination (NSE), a division of the American Association
of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP), is committed to recognizing student achievement and
promoting language proficiency in the study of Spanish. To this end, in 2012, Maryland NSE will offer a
Global Citizenship Scholarship to three Maryland students in grades 8-11. The scholarships will cover
the cost of tuition for a two-week Spanish immersion program through Concordia Language Villages.
http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/newsite/Languages/spanish1.php
ELIGIBILITY For the 2012 scholarship applicants MUST:
1. Be enrolled in grades 8, 9,10 or 11 during the 2011-2012 academic year
2. Have scored at or above the 75th percentile on the 2011 National Spanish Examination (Level 01, 1,
2, 3,4/5)
3. Be registered to take the 2012 National Spanish Examination
4. Agree to continue studying Spanish during the 2012-2013 academic year
5. Be able to participate in the Concordia Spanish Language Program from July 16-28, 2012
COMMITMENT
1. Applicants must commit to be in attendance for the entire length of the camp session, July 16-28,
2012.
2. Upon return from the trip winners will be required to send to the Director of Global Citizenship
Scholarships an account of their experiences along with several digital photographs to be published on
the NSE website.
SELECTION
All applications must be postmarked by March 9, 2012. The proposals will be reviewed in March and
the three recipients will be notified no later than March 28, 2012. SEE YOUR SPANISH TEACHER A.S.A.P.
FOR APPLICATION AND MORE INFORMATION.
Dulaney Athletics
SPRING SPORTS TRYOUTS
2012
Spring Sports will begin March 1, 2012. All interested students must register to participate and
to verify their eligibility. Registration forms must be submitted to the coach by February 29th .
All students are required to submit evidence of a valid Medical Form or be on file from a prior
season registration. Medical Forms are good for 1 year only. In addition, the Athletic Permit,
Athletic Policy, HIPA Form and Emergency Card must be submitted at registration.
Students can pick up the required forms from their coach, the main office, or the athletic
office. No students may participate until completion of the registration.
Spring Sport offerings are; Boys Baseball, Girls Softball, Co-ed Tennis, Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse, Boys Track & Field, Girls Track & Field, Co-ed Allied Softball, and Cheerleading.
For questions, please call the athletic office at (410) 887-7638 or E-mail Mike Lafferty at [email protected].
For sport specific questions contact the coach.
Track & Field – Chad Boyle, [email protected]
Tennis – Sharon Spangenberg, [email protected]
Baseball – Ryan Wolfsheimer, [email protected]
Softball – Dave Barwick, [email protected]
Girls Lacrosse – Kristi Korrow, [email protected]
Boys Lacrosse – Kyle Fiat, [email protected]
Cheerleading – Kim Bettencourt, [email protected]
Allied Softball – Pete Sykes, [email protected]
DULANEY HIGH SCHOOL
Athletic Department
2012 Fall Interscholastic Sports Program
The Dulaney High School Athletic Department encourages all interested students to try out for interscholastic teams for the
2012-2013 school year. Beginning practice dates and times for FALL SPORTS are noted below. Before a student may participate in try-outs for a team, they must:
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Be legally registered in Dulaney High School.
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Have a completed Interscholastic PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM (Valid for 1 year)
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Have a signed PARENT PERMISSION FORM. Medical insurance is mandatory and the policy number must be recorded on
the form.
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BE ELIGIBLE. (Must have a 2.0 G.P.A. or better for the fourth quarter of the 2011-12 school year.
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Must not be 19 years or older prior to August 31st.
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Submit all completed forms to the Coach or Athletic Director prior to tryouts during the week of August 6th – 10th,
4:00pm to 5:00pm in the Main Lobby of the Gymnasium. ALL athletes must register to be eligible for practice.
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Students must bring their Physical Form, Athletic Permit, Emergency Card, HIPA Form, and Athletic Policy to registration.
Athletic Forms are available in Dulaney’s main office, the Athletic Director’s Office, and Dulaney’s Edline website.
www.edline.net/pages/Dulaney_High_School -
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Note: Any athlete that submits falsified documents for the purpose of gaining athletic eligibility will be disqualified from sports
participation for that season and a 60 day suspension from athletics from the date of the disqualification.
The school year is divided into three athletic seasons – Fall, Winter, and Spring. Fall 2012 sports practice will begin SATURDAY, August
11th. Winter sports practice begins November 15th; Spring sports practice begins March 1st, 2013
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The Dulaney High School Sports Boosters are offering sports physicals on August 8 , 6:00 P.M. at Dulaney
High School. This is an athletic program fundraiser, and physicals are $25.00, which is used to further enhance the athletic
training program. (Families with extreme hardship may contact the athletic director for assistance and other arrangements.)
Exams remain valid for 1 year. You may also schedule your exam with your family physician.
Contact Mike Lafferty, Athletic Director, 410-887-7638 for further information, or [email protected]
Saturdays. For sports information and schedule updates, visit www.highschoolsports.net
1st DAY OF PRACTICE
Sport
Football
practices
Coach
Chris Fallon ([email protected])
Start Date
8/11
Friday night Meet the Football Coaches – stadium
Time Location
8:00 – 2:00 pm Practice Field
(2)
6:00 pm (all players and parents)
Boys Soccer
Mr. Jerry Tana ([email protected])
8/11
10:00-12:00 pm Lower Practice Field
Cross Country
Mr. Chad Boyle ([email protected])
8/11
Badminton
Ms. Sharon Spangenberg
8/11
11:00-12:30 pm Gymnasium
9:00-11:00 am Stadium
([email protected])
Men’s Golf
Mr. Ryan Wolfsheimer ([email protected])
8/11
10:00-11:00 am Cafeteria
Women’s Golf
Pete Sykes ([email protected])
8/11
10:00-11:00 am Cafeteria
Girls Soccer
Mr. Steve Power ([email protected])
8/11
8:00-10:00 am
12:00-1:00pm
Track
Tennis shoes and cleats
Girls Volleyball Mr. Cary Lyon ([email protected])
8/11
9:00-11:00 am
3:00-5:00 pm
Gymnasium
(2) practices
Cheerleaders
Ms. Kim Bettencourt ([email protected])
8/11
9:00-11:00 am
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Tennis Courts
(2) practices
Field Hockey
Ms. Kendra Zeller ([email protected])
8/11
8:00- 10:30 am (9th and all new players) Hockey Field
2:00-4:00 pm (All Returning Players) Hockey Field
The 1st full week of practice will be available from the Varsity Head Coach
Attendance for team tryouts is very important. A player is required to attend 10 practices prior to becoming eligible to participate in
scrimmages or games. It is very difficult for any player to be selected for a team if they are not present during the tryout period.
Most coaches will select their team after the first few days of tryouts. Please plan your summer vacation accordingly. Returning athletes are expected to attend the 1st day of practice. Teams will practice Monday through Friday, and most Saturdays.
For sports information and schedule updates, visit www.highschoolsports.net
DHS PTSA Newsletter Deadlines
2011-2012
ISSUE
PROMPT Wed
SUBMISSION Wed FILE TO PRINTER Mon
Distribution
September*
8/10
8/17
October
9/14
9/21
9/28
November
10/12
10/19
10/26
December/January
11/16
11/23
11/30
February
1/12
1/19
1/25
March
2/15
2/22
2/29
April
3/21
3/29
4/4
May
4/18
4/25
5/1
June
5/16
5/23
July/August
8/23
8/30
5/30
No newsletter
after June mtg.
DULANEY PTSA NEEDS YOU!
Many thanks to all of the parents, teachers and students who have already joined Dulaney’s PTSA for the 2011-2012 school year.
But we still have a long way to go. The membership drive is ongoing and we need to increase support in order to reach our goals for
the year. Your PTSA membership will help to:
 Support the school’s academic departments
 Keep you informed via the PTSA monthly news bulletin
 Beautify the school with landscaping and building enhancements
 Publish the school directory
 Host social events and boost school spirit
 Financially support the classes
Dues are only $6.00 per person, and we encourage all members of the family to join. Simply complete the tear off below, enclose cash or check
made payable to Dulaney High PTSA and send to your child’s homeroom or mail to the main office.
PTSA Membership
Mr. _______________________________ Mrs. ______________________________$6.00/each
Student(s) ____________________________________________________________$6.00/each
Address______________________________________________________
Zip Code______________________________
Total Amount Enclosed ________________
Parent/Guardian Phone #_________________ Email Address____________________________
A portion of your dues is paid to our county, state and national PTA organizations.
Thank you for your support!