Henninger
K night Life
Upcoming Events
Faculty Meeting
Mon. May 4th
Senior Dinner
Thurs. May 7th
6:30-9:30 PM
at the Double Tree
PTSO Meeting
Tues. May 12th
6:00-7:00 PM
White Coat Ceremony
Wed. May 13th
6:30-8:30 PM
AVID Family Night
Thurs. May 14th
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Henninger Cafeteria
Junior Prom
Sat. May 16th
7:30 PM-12:00 AM
at the Rosamond
Gifford Zoo
Memorial Day
Mon. May 25th
No School
International Knight
Thurs. May 28h
6:00-8:00 PM
Senior Ball
Sat. May 30th
8:00 PM-12:00 AM
at Driver’s Village
Volume 1 ● Issue 8
May 2015
Footpaths to Success
High school is the time for students to explore potential career options. One way
to get students interested is to expose them to the challenging world of hands-on
learning before they graduate.
The Medical Assistant Program is one of the many
footpaths to success using hands-on learning. Students visit
the Syracuse Community Health Center where they make
rounds to each medical department, shadow doctors and
dentists, and work with actual patients.
attend
Leaving school three days a week to
an externship
at the Syracuse
Community Health
Center is appealing to
many, but it takes dedication, commitment and effort. Khalil Aljoufi pulls a patient’s
chart for the doctor.
Students benefit from the
actual medical office environment, while still being able
to complete assignments and learn in the classroom the
other two days. Through extensive hands-on instruction at the Health Center, students acquire skills
to assist doctors in all phases of medicine and
Kevin Truong takes a stuskills needed for
dent’s blood pressure.
medical and allied health careers.
In addition, students learn to take
vital signs and blood pressure; learn
about infection control, and how to set up instruments for
specific procedures. They also learn to use EKG machines,
how to collect specimens for urology testing and throat cultures.
This course offers an excellent
foundation for college-bound students interested in various health
careers such as medKatie Close obtains a throat
ical research,
culture.
nursing, and
cology, to name a few.
pharma
Second year students,
equipped with the knowledge gained in the
classsroom, are prepared to work in the clinic with patients, providers, and procedures.
Katie Close (not pictured) uses
the scale to weigh a student.
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Principal DiFlorio’s Message
Regents testing is
right around the
corner. Students
should be studying earnestly and
attending review
classes. To better prepare yourselves
you should be spending at least 40
minutes each evening studying,
even on the weekends.
Remember to turn your phone
off while studying. It will distract
you and you’ll have a hard time
refocusing. No matter what your
grade is in the class, studying will
improve your chances of meeting
with success.
I’d like to remind the students
about the 4 in 1 plan. This plan
will allow you to substitute a Regents. For example, if you take and
pass the Geometry and Earth Science Regents, you can use those to
replace the Global or U.S. History
Regents.
We’re getting closer to meeting
our goal for the 270 Challenge. We
need to keep the momentum going
by continuing to push ourselves.
On a lighter note, the Junior
Prom and Senior Ball season has
arrived. I hope everyone has a
wonderful and safe evening. Some
other events we are looking forward to are the senior dinner and
International Knight.
This time of year may be
stressful for students due to balancing events and studying. If any student needs to talk to anyone, please
get in touch with your guidance
counselor, teacher, or administrator
right away. We’re here to help.
The month of May is bittersweet for me. I’m looking forward
to students finishing out their
school year but at the same time
I’m going to miss this senior class.
I feel like we have all learned and
grown together. It has been a great
experience with you all these last
four years.
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Important dates in May
AP Exam Dates
The two AP exams offered at Henninger are
English Language Composition (May 13th)
and AP World History (May 14th). Both
exams will be given at 8:00 am.
Students should be aware of the exam
day policies:
• DO NOT bring any electronic
equipment or communication
devices, like cell phones, smart
phones, or tablets.
• During the break or any other
unscheduled breaks, you are
NOT ALLOWED to consult
textbooks, notes, teachers or other
students or use any electronic or
communication devices.
The Lighter Side of
Henninger
Illustration by Austin Clarke
DECA is a club that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.
The Henninger DECA Chapter traveled to Rochester to compete in the 2015 NY DECA
State Career Conference. These students competed with more than 2000 other students from
all over New York State.
Fifteen Henninger students demonstrated their public speaking, leadership, and critical
thinking skills at the State Career Conference.
Jim Truong, a senior, received 3rd place in his event, Learn and Earn. Learn and Earn is
an event where students write a business manual to market and sell their own product. Jim
sold Henninger themed socks through his business called Knights in Socks.
Jim created a board that displayed his written manual, a business proposal that he worked
on all year. He practiced a lot in order to feel confident for the competition.
All of his hard work and practice helped him achieve his third place trophy which advances him to the International Career DECA Conference in Orlando, FL on April 24th.
Jim Truong recieves third place
in his event, Learn and Earn, at This is Jim’s second year in DECA. Last year, he wanted to join a club and decided to
the 2015 NY DECA State Career give DECA a try. After joining, he instantly loved the club, the support, and the many friends
Conference.
he gained. He also improved and developed his public speaking skills.
DECA helped Jim prepare for college and other real life situations such as applying for jobs. He was the Henninger
Chapter vice president during 2013-2014 and is currently the President of Region 9 DECA. Region 9 consists of schools
such as Henninger, Nottingham, Cicero North Syracuse, Jamesville-Dewitt, CNS Junior High and Bishop Grimes.
With the help of DECA Jim feels more confident when in real life situations such as public speaking or interviewing
for a job.
After high school, Jim plans on attending Keuka College majoring in Pre-Chiropractic/Clinical Science. He feels he
wouldn’t have been accepted without the
skills that he learned with DECA.
Hein San competed in the Principles
of Marketing event and Lillian Truong
competed in the Automotive Services
event. Both received top ten in their
events.
Annie Phan and Amy Huynh participated in Buying and Merchandising
together. This event involves role-playing.
To prepare, they did practice tests, mock
interviews and case study situations with
their advisor. Next year, Annie will be attending college and majoring in Pre-Med.
The DECA club has taught students
real life skills from public speaking to leadership. These important skills will help the Top Row: Anna Wojcik, Lillian Truong, Hein San, Julia Ho, Ethan Duncan, Joe Molta, and
Ismael Diaz.
members fulfill their goals and dreams.
Bottom Row: Amy Huynh, Annie Phan, Jim Truong, Daniel Tu, Jason Nguyen, Anhtu Nguyen,
A special thanks goes to the DECA
Quynh Le and Jennifer Nguyen.
advisors, Ms. McCarthy and Ms. Murphy,
for putting in countless hours and staying after school to help them prepare for the competitions.
Students interested in joining DECA next year should stop by room 213 to speak with Ms. McCarthy or room 105 to
see Ms. Murphy.
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The Stars
The Fashion Show is an annual event organized by the Henninger PTSO. It is the largest fundraise
tion and a memorable event for the entire Henninger family. As they filed into the auditorium,
The stage was decorated with a New York City theme by Roseann Lehtonen, a retired Henn
Times Square. Hundreds of lights illuminated the stage accented with bouquets of sprin
The young ladies were stunning as they paraded their gowns down the runway. The
gant, classy, and stylish as they moved across the stage. The gowns and accessor
by Men’s Warehouse on Erie Boulevard and Tuxedo Junction in Shopping To
Preparing for the fashion show was almost as exciting as walking across t
styles to pick from. The gentlemen coordinated their vests, ties and cu
They were helped into their gowns and adorned with jewelry by N
But the seniors were the real stars of the show. Thanks to all the
cess: Justin Aubrey, Tiffany Brooks, Diarra Brown, Mariah
Ethan Duncan, Nybria Frayer, Tahlasha Griswold, Mam
Lane, Hannah Livermore, Christophe Mark, Jeffry M
Savon Smith, Michilena Teixeira, Jim Truong, Ty
Tiffany
Justin
Talia
Jafonta
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of Fashion
er for the After Prom Party in May, raising over $400. This event has become a senior year tradithey saw that they were in for a magnificent evening.
ninger teacher. Skyscrapers dotted the stage giving the audience the feeling of being right in
ng flowers further making it feel all the more realistic.
men looked sharp as they escorted the student models across the stage. They were eleries were supplied by Boom Babies on Westcott Street and the tuxedos were supplied
own Mall.
the stage. The girls were able to choose their dresses having so many colors and
ummerbunds to match the gowns. The girls styled each other’s hair and makeup.
Nancy and Michelle of Boom Babies. Mrs. Nicotra was also on hand to assist.
e seniors who donated their time and talent to make this event a huge sucCarrete, Brooklyn Collier, James Connor, Marissa Dennis, Chloe Dorsey,
mie George, Jafonta Johnson, Jamieshia Johnson, Miracle Lane, Tajanae
Mateo, Medgine Mede, Natacha Mihigo, Joe Molta, Tyquan Pounds,
yger Tyson, Talia Vergara, and Davonna Williams.
Ethan
Tahlasha
Tyquan
Jamieshia
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Sports Collaboration
The SCSD made changes to the spring athletics program. Baseball, softball, crew, boys and girls lacrosse were combined into one city-wide team. Both boys’ and girls’ track are solely Henninger teams. Tennis was combined into East
(Henninger and Nottingham) and West (Corcoran, Fowler, ITC). JV baseball, softball, and lacrosse are East/West teams.
Tennis
Coach: Ashley Marsh
Asst. Coach: Horner/Blauner
Contact: [email protected]
Practice Site: Long Branch
Baseball
Coach: January Gallagher
Asst. Coach: Jason Short
Contact: [email protected]
Practice Site: Nottingham
Coach: Timothy Colwell
Asst. Coach: N/A
Contact: [email protected]
Practice Site: Nottingham
Crew
Coach: Marissa Anderson
Asst. Coach: French/Mazella
Contact: [email protected]
School Site: Nottingham
Coach: Mike Meola
Asst. Coach: Stephan Bailey
Contact: [email protected]
Practice Site: Van Duyn
Softball
2015 Educator of the Year
The SCSD Educational
Foundation, in cooperation
with the Syracuse City School
District, recognized four
individuals who helped ensure
educational excellence.
One secondary teacher,
Colleen Jackson was
selected. Colleen is the
Medical Assistant instructor
at Henninger.
This is Ms. Jackson’s second year teaching the Medical Assistant program and
is the only teacher teaching
this program in the District.
Amber Jackson, an M.A.
student stated, “Mrs. Jackson
Colleen Jackson receives the
Educator of the Year award.
makes learning fun, but informative. I was not too fond of the medical field. I was more
interested in art. Now I find the medical field very interesting.
I’ve even been thinking of becoming a neurologist. Because
of her teaching, I am open to careers other than art. I feel
Mrs. Jackson has a huge impact on all her students and is a
wonderful teacher. For this and more, I thank her.”
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Boy’s Lacrosse
Boy’s Coach: Dave Kline
Girl’s Coach: Jennifer Lee
Contact: [email protected]
Practice Site: Henninger
Coach: Shaun Smith
Asst. Coach: Brady/Kennedy
Contact: [email protected]
Practice Site: Corcoran HS
Girl’s Lacrosse
Boy’s/Girl’s Track
Law Day at Syracuse University
On February 26th, Syracuse University
celebrated Law Day by inviting the
Syracuse City High Schools to S.U.
To help the students understand
how the court system works, a mock
trial was organized. Two Syracuse
University students role-played
prosecuting and defense attorneys.
Twelve Henninger students were asked to
become the jury.
Students listened to a case involving domestic abuse
between a man and a woman living together. After the two attorneys presented their cases, each juror
was asked to comment
on how well the
attorneys presented
their case. Next, a vote
was taken to determine
guilt or innocence. Overall, the field
trip was informative.
Students learned about
attending the S.U. Law
The Jury: Zia Jackson, Rob Tedd, Alexis
School and what it takes Wilson, Elizabeth Wilbur, Ronzel Walker,
to become a lawyer.
Jon Bryant, Brandon Ryan, Omar Sirad
Footpaths
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“I enjoy going to clinicals. It’s a
great experience to actually work in a medical environment. I enjoy walk-in care because
there’s always something going on. It’s a very
interesting department with so much to learn,” says
Amber Jackson, a second year student.
These students are
getting experience that
gives them an advantage
should they decide to
pursue a medical career.
“I have learned about
diagnosing illnesses, the
names of the lab tests, the
different types of medications and the roles of Amber Jackson and Khalil Aljoufi receive
each health professional instruction from Nagib Thabet, one of the
within the departments,” physician assistants the students work with.
states Khalil Aljoufi, a senior in the Medical Assistant program.
Mrs. Colleen Jackson is the instructor for the Medical
Assistant program. Students who are interested in participating in the program next year should speak to their guidance
counselor or see Mrs. Jackson in room 2 or email cjackson@
scsd.us.
Henninger’s strong presence at
the All City Chorus Concert
The All City Choral Concert is an opportunity for exceptionally talented vocal students gathered from around
the District to rehearse and perform high quality choral
music. Dr. Peppie
Calvar, an S.U.
professor and
local choral conductor, worked
with the students. This was a great opportunity for our
students to learn from music professionals who are at
the top of their field. This year, fifteen students were
selected to perform at this year’s festival held on March
28th. Pictured above is the alto section: Mia Adams, Noa
Ford, Marissa Dennis, Curbbie Beauge, and Zakia Scott.
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Helping other
LGBTQ Youth accept themselves for
who they are.
Henninger students were proud to
take part in the 2015 Day of Silence.
Every year, more and more
students participate in GLSEN’s Day
of Silence, which began 13 years ago
when University of Virginia students
wanted to find a way to bring attention to anti-LGBT name-calling,
bullying, and harassment on campus. GLSEN’s Day of Silence brings
attention to anti-LGBT name-calling,
bullying and harassment.
The goal of the Day of Silence is
to make schools safer for all students,
regardless of sexual orientation and
gender identity/expression.
The students at Henninger High
School participated in GLSEN’s Day
of Silence to bring attention to this
problem, let students who experience
such bullying know that they are not
alone, and ask schools to take action
to address the problem. This is how
some students did their part to end
the silence.
Brandon Ryan
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freedom of speech.
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Third Annual International Knight
Thursday, May 28th
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Students and their families are invited to enjoy an international and cultural experience right here
at Henninger. The evening will be filled with dancing, ethnic food sampling, and a fashion show.
More than 20 different countries will be represented. Enjoy the food and music from Nepal,
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L W o r l d Iraq, Somali, Cuba, Thailand, Haiti, Sudan, Yemen and many more. Observe the native dances and
colorful dress of these countries as we celebrate the cultural diversity of our school. Learn about the similarities that we share
and the differences that make us unique. Teachers are welcomed to bring their own cultural food. If you have any questions or
want to help, please see Ms. Green in room 214 or email her at [email protected].
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