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Herndon High School
May/June 2015
PTSA Newsletter
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Herndon Community:
We are now approaching the final stretch of the school year!
The fourth quarter of the 2014-2015 school year brings with it many exciting events and activities.
Wednesday, June 17, at 2:00 p.m. marks the graduation of the Class of 2015. The
ceremony will take place at the George Mason University Patriot Center. This is an exciting
and emotional time for all. Parents should be on the lookout for graduation information in the mail
and on the Herndon High School web site. Many students continue to owe fees and dues which must
be paid in full in order to participate in graduation. If you have
questions about these fees please contact the Black office at (703-810-2218). Students
may also see Ms. Laughlin in the finance office before or after school to pay
Principal’s Message - - - - - - - - 1 fees and dues.
Final PTSA Meeting—- - - - - - - -1 With the flowers blooming and weather warming, we fully understand that a student’s
President’s Message - - - - - - - - 2 ability to maintain a laser like focus on learning can be difficult. Our teachers continue
Notes from the Clinic—- - - --—- 3 to maintain high standards and expectations and I encourage our students to continue
Finals Bell Schedule —- - - - - - - 3 attending classes daily, completing assignments and studying hard. AP exams will be
Calendar of Grad Events- - - - - -4 held between May 4th – May 15th, followed by the end of course SOL exams
Future Bus. Leaders of Am.- - - -5 between May 21st – June 3rd. I appreciate the support of our parents as we remain
Principal of the Year—- - - - - - - 5 attentive to educating our students through the next two months.
Orchestra Events - - - - - - - - - - -6
Hornet Parent Award - - - - - - - 6 No matter what time of year it is Herndon always has a lot to celebrate. Please peruse
HHS RAMP Designation - - - - - 6 our website and follow our PTSA threads to keep abreast of all of the school’s
SOL Test Schedule—- - - - - - - - -7 accomplishments which include teacher of the year nominations, and awards received
Theatre “Children of Eden”- - - - 7 by numerous school groups and organizations such as the Pride of Herndon Band,
Special Education Offerings - - - 8 Robotics team, Business and Marketing students, Art students, and our student athletes
Band Notes - - - - - - - - - - - 9 & 10 who will compete at the college level next year. This doesn’t begin to scratch the surface
Sports Booster News- - - - - - - -10 of what we are accomplishing at Herndon!
NJROTC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11 As I mentioned before we are well into our spring season for extracurricular activities
Boys’ Basketball Camp—- - - - - 12 and athletics. Recently I have enjoyed attending various school activities and seeing our
Paige Saucedo 5K Festival - 13-15 students excel through the athletics and the arts. I invite you to come out and see our
Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14 students in action as they perform in the spring plays and concerts, sporting events,
Northwest Federal Credit Union- -14 award programs and graduation. Thank you for your support as we work together to
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close 2014-2015 with many successes!
All Hornets Are Capable of Success, Sincerely,
No Exceptions!
FINAL PTSA MEETING:
The final PTSA meeting will be Thursday, May 14th at 7 p.m. in the
HHS cafeteria. We will have DeDe Bailer at the meeting to present the HHS
Pyramid results of the Fairfax County Youth Survey, which is a comprehensive,
anonymous, and voluntary survey that examines the risks and protective behaviors and other factors that influence the health and well-being of our county’s
youth. Also, we will present and vote on the Slate of PTSA Officers for 2015-16.
Please contact me at [email protected] if you have questions.
William L. Bates Jr.
Principal & “Treasure Hunter”
Herndon High School
Herndon High School
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Congratulations to the Class of 2015
and their families! Good Luck in
your future endeavors!
After what seems to have been an
incredibly long and cold winter, it is hard
to think that the school year is almost
over. Spring has finally “sprung,” and
spring sports have wrapped up. The
Theater Department produced another great spring
production, and the final concerts of the year are just around
the corner, not to mention AP exams, SOLs, and finals. And,
let’s not forget our Principal, Mr. Bates was
named FCPS Principal of the Year! Whew!
As we publish our last newsletter of the year, and yet
another school year starts to draw to a close, I want to
recognize all of our Senior Class of 2015 and wish
them well with the next phase of their lives. They’ll
always be part of the Hornet Family and will make us all
very proud! To those parents whose youngest child is
graduating, congratulations and THANK YOU for
your support of Herndon High School over the years. To
those who will continue at HHS, I encourage your active
support and participation of the HHS PTSA programs and
events next year. We need your help!
As my term as HHS PTSA president is nearly done, and my
son Kyle prepares to graduate and leave for Bridgewater
College, I offer my thanks for the help and patience of so
many parents, staff members, and the PTSA Board. I’m
grateful to all who make HHS a special place. I solicit the
same support for our upcoming officers in the PTSA:
President: Walter Alcorn
1st Vice–President: Yelena Barth
2nd Vice–President: Deborah Altman
Recording Secretary: Rose Malatesta
Corresponding Secretary: Cinthia Drake
Treasurer: Vivian Luo
Immediate Past President: Melvin Jones
It has been a truly remarkable year and a cooperative effort
of so many people who have made the year successful:
First and foremost, I want to thank the staff at HHS for all
your support of the HHS PTSA throughout the year and for
the energy, enthusiasm, and compassion you give to our
students every day! Thanks to Principal Williams Bates
and the Administration for your continued partnership
with the PTSA. Thanks to our Faculty Liaison Margo
Sagan for working so hard to keep everyone informed.
Thank you to the PTSA Officers: Walter Alcorn,
Sandra Ryan, Rose Malatesta, Cinthia Drake,
Vivian Luo, and Stephanie McClellan for all your
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hard work and dedication. It’s been a pleasure and a
privilege to work with you all. Special thanks goes to
Stephanie McClellan, our Immediate Past President for
being a continual resource and mentor. Thank you Sandra
Ryan, as you leave us after many years of dedicated service
to HHS.
Thank you to our All Night Grad Chair Kathy Blystone
for planning a wonderful, safe, drug and alcohol free All
Night Grad Party for our seniors. Thank you to our
Hospitality Chair Pallavi Surana for planning our final
event: The Teacher Appreciation Luncheon on May 6th to
honor our staff. Thanks to Jennifer Boysko for bringing a
wonderful Parent Education Programs to HHS; you will
be missed! Thank you to all of our Class Parent Liaisons
and Boosters Liaisons for keeping all the parents
informed of what is going on at HHS with respect to your
individual Classes and groups. Thanks to Jeannie Johns
for continuing to produce this wonderful PTSA
newsletter, and Susy Nixon for folding and mailing
the copies. Thanks to Jennifer James-Samuel for
chairing Touching Bases in the Spring. Thanks to
Gabrielle O’Bryan for producing a great Directory and
Karen McDonald for doing a super job with
Membership! You both will be missed; thank you for your
service! Thanks also to Barb Wells, our HHS
webmaster, for keeping our website up-to-date, and
supporting all the PTSA events.
We have great parent support of our Booster Clubs, PTSA,
Student Clubs, SGA, etc, and it is important to keep this
support going – please continue your involvement and
support. Parental involvement is vital to our children’s
success in high school.
It has been a blessing and pleasure to serve!
Go Hornets!
Melvin Jones
HHS PTSA President
[email protected]
HHS PTSA 2015-2016 VACANCIES
Thank you to the wonderful volunteers who already stepped up!
Everyone benefits when parents get involved! Check out the list
below and contact Yelana Barth ([email protected]) or Jeannie Johns
([email protected]) to say “YES!”
All Night Grad (2016 parent)
Chorus Boosters Liaison
Cluster Advisory Council
Directory
Drama Boosters Liaison
Faculty Representative
Hospitality
Hospitality
Class of 2019 Liaison (Freshmen)
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Membership
Newsletter Folding
NJROTC Booster Liaison
Orchestra Boosters Liaison
Parent Education
Pyramid Coordinator
Sports Boosters Liaison
Touching Bases – chair
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NOTES FROM THE CLINIC
Dear Parents,
There are a few end of the year issues for you to be aware of. Those of you whose children have
medication in the clinic need to pick up your student’s medication. You should be getting
a KIT note if your child has meds. If medication is not picked up by the end of the school year,
it will be disposed of since we cannot keep medication in the clinic through the summer.
Since this is High School, your student may carry over-the-counter medication only home with
them at the end of the year.
As a reminder, you need a new medication form for next school year. There is a hot link to the appropriate forms on the
web page. Click on Forms and it will take you to the page for forms. You may also call the school to pick up a new form.
Also, remember that there are 3 different forms: medication, inhaler and epinephrine and that we do need a provider’s
signature for all medications except over-the-counter meds for pain ONLY. The clinic will be open for half a day in late
August to accept medications. The date will be in your back to school packet.
With summer here, I would like to remind you that the health department wants
you to check your yards for mosquito breeding places.
1.
Mosquitoes can breed in as little as a couple of tablespoons of water. Check
your yard and dump out any water you find.
2. Turn anything that can hold water upside down or cover it.
3. These simple tips will help to control the spread of West Nile Virus and other
mosquito borne diseases.
Also, remember to use your sun screen, hats and cover up to avoid exposure to UV
rays this summer. Sunburns carry unhappy consequences in the growth of skin cancer.
YOUR SCHOOL NURSE
Virginia Wilkinson, MSN, RN, NCSN
School Public Health Nurse
Nationally Certified School Nurse
Robin Weinstein
School Health Aide
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FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA
FBLA students at Herndon High School competed in the Regional and State Future Business Leaders of America
competitions this year. The following 14 students placed in the regional competition with several of them advancing to the
state competition which was help April 10-11, 2015 at the Reston Hyatt. Cyril Antony, Mary Ogborn, Judy
Rodriquez, Kristin Cors and Sean Hines are now eligible to represent Herndon High School at the National FBLA
Leadership Conference in Chicago June 27-July 3, 2015.
Lauren Eckert
Business and Information Technology Teacher
FBLA Adviser
Student Name
Contest Name
Regional Place
Allison Boone
Accounting II
1st
Kaley Selner
Business Calculations
1st
Piper Loehrke
Business Communication
3rd
Peter Stanley
Client Services
2nd
Cyril Antony
Computer Applications
2nd
Marshall Kurtz
Database Design and Applications
1st
Austen Greene
Desktop Publishing
2nd
Mary Ogborn
FBLA Principles and Procedures
2nd
Nay Naing
Health Care Administration
2nd
Judy Rodriquez
Introduction to Business Communication
2nd
Rochelle Barasona
Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure
2nd
Maddy Johnson
Job Interview
2nd
Kristin Cors
Sales Presentation
1st
1st
Sean Hines
Spreadsheet Applications
1st
2nd
May I have your attention please!
Our very own Mr.
William Bates has been named
FCPS 2015 Principal of the Year
and received the
Washington Post Distinguished Educational
Leadership Award!
Congratulations William!
To read more about Mr. Bates’ accomplishments, click here.
Jim Hannon
Assistant Principal
"All Hornets are Capable of Success, No Exception!"
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State Place
3rd
3rd
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UPCOMING ORCHESTRA EVENTS
Don’t miss these exciting orchestra events:
May 7
June 2
June 5
June 9
Pyramid Concert ~ 7:00 p.m. in the HHS Auditorium
(includes students from Herndon MS and select 6th graders)
Spring Concert ~ 7:00 p.m. in the HHS Auditorium
Senior Recital ~ 7:00 p.m. @ HUMC
Awards Banquet ~ 6:00 p.m. in the HHS Cafeteria
Mariana Rautenbach
President: Herndon Orchestra Boosters Organization
[email protected]
HORNET PARENT RECEIVES TOWN’S DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
AWARD
Congratulations to long-time community volunteer and Hornet Parent Amy Peterson for being a winner of the Town
of Herndon's 2015 Distinguished Service Award. Amy’s youngest child is a senior at HHS this year. She was
nominated for the award by Herndon Youth Soccer.
Like many parents, Amy’s resume of volunteerism to schools and
youth organizations is impressive. She has: served HYS in many
capacities since 2001; was a mentor and coordinator for the Naomi
Project; was a co-leader for Girl Scouts; was a Hiddenbrook swim
team rep; was president of the Dranesville Elementary PTA; was a
Girls on the Run coach; was the volunteer coordinator for Herndon
MS PTA; was parent coordinator for HHS JV Cheer; was a HHS
Drama Boosters board member; was a HHS Choir Boosters
concessions coordinator; and was HHS All Night Graduation
Celebration volunteer.
A number of other Hornet Parents were recognized for serving a
variety of organizations at the Mayor’s Volunteer Appreciation Night,
including Past President Stephanie McClellan who was nominated
by the HHS PTSA.
HERNDON HIGH SCHOOL RECEIVES RAMP DESIGNATION
Herndon High School will receive the Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) designation during a
special ceremony at the American School Counselor Association’s annual conference in Phoenix,
Arizona. The schools will be honored on June 30 for making an exemplary commitment to comprehensive school
counseling programs. The RAMP designation, awarded to schools that align with the criteria set in the ASCA National
Model, recognizes schools that are committed to delivering a comprehensive, data-driven school counseling program and
an exemplary educational environment. More than 550 schools have been designated as RAMP since the program’s
inception.
Jill Cook, ASCA assistant director and RAMP coordinator, said this year’s recipients are to be commended for their
dedication to serving all students and demonstrating how effective school counseling programs can make a difference in
students’ lives. “This year’s RAMP honorees have shown their commitment to students and the school counseling
profession,” Cook said. “This designation distinguishes these schools and encourages school counselors nationwide to
continue to strive for success.” RAMP applications are reviewed once a year by a panel of school counseling professionals,
who assess a school counseling program in 12 different areas of program expertise.
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Herndon High School SOL Information – Spring, 2015
SOL Test Schedule
7:20
Thurs. 5/21
Fri. 5/22
Tues. 5/26
Wed. 5/27
Thurs. 5/28
Fri. 5/29
Mon. 6/1
Tues. 6/2
Reading
Algebra 1
Geometry
Geometry
Biology
Algebra 2
Biology
Chemistry
Biology
Chemistry
USVA
World 1
World 2
World 1
World 2
Geosystems
11:00
Note: Some subjects test on multiple days because of the number of students testing. Student schedules are designed to
minimize exam conflicts and to allow students to take only 1 SOL per day.
SOL Make-ups and Expedited Retakes
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Thurs. 6/4
Fri. 5/22
Tues. 5/26
Wed. 5/27
7:20
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
11:00
English
Science
Social Studies
Make-up Tests are for students who were absent from their scheduled SOL test. As space and time permits, students
may be scheduled to make up a test prior to Thursday 6/4.
Expedited Retakes are for students who score between a 375 and 399 on their first attempt at the SOL. A passing
score is 400-600.
Please contact Lindsay Gadd, Assessment Coach with questions (703-810-2473 or [email protected]).
HERNDON HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE PRESENTS: CHILDREN OF EDEN
Book by John Caird. Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.
Based on a concept by Charles Lisanby.
Orchestrations by Bruce Coughlin and Martin Erskine.
From the creator of Wicked, Pippin and Godspell, Children of Eden brings an artistic interpretation to the journey from
Eden to Noah and the Ark.
Join us for a family–friendly performance as Herndon High School students sing, dance, act and soar their way into your
heart with the music of Stephen Schwartz, surrounded by beautiful art work from HHS Studio Art students!
Performances are May 1 and May 2 @ 7:30 p.m. and May 3 @ 2 p.m. in the Herndon High School Auditorium. All tickets
are $10. See more at: www.herndondrama.org.
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PARENT INFORMATION RELATING TO SPECIAL EDUCATION
Note: All of these opportunities are free unless noted.
The FCPS Parent Resource Center (PRC) helps parents of students with disabilities. It sponsors workshops, has a
lending library, and has Parent Liaisons to help solve problems. They also post (on their website) the 2e TwiceExceptional Newsletter, which provides information on supporting gifted students with disabilities. This month's the
topic is Giftedness and Introversion. http://www.fcps.edu/dss/osp/prc/index.shtml
. English: 703-204-3941; Español: 703-204-3955.
The Intersection of ADHD with Foster-Adoptive-Kinship Families
Webinar: Tue. May 5, 11:00 am
Identifying the difficulties and strategies for caregivers will be the emphases in this webinar sponsored by PEATC, the
Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center.
Register: https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/s/registrations/new?cid=njfzxj16uaqr
Anxiety in Children: Helping Our Children Cope
Thurs. May 7, 7-9 pm Oakwood School 7210 Braddock Road Annandale
Dr. Rolando Diaz will be speaking. Please register:
http://www.oakwoodschool.com/beyond-academics/opa/opa-speaker-series/index.aspx
Understanding the IEP Process
Mon. May 11, 10:00-11:30 am TC Williams HS Media Center, 3801 W Braddock Rd., Alexandria
This overview of the IEP process is for parents who are new to special education.
Register by May 4: [email protected] or 703-824-0129
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Tues. May 12, 7 – 8:30 pm FCPS Parent Resource Ctr, 2334 Gallows Rd., Entr. 1, Dunn Loring
The Community Services Board will present an overview of the Youth Mental Health First Aid public education program,
and the importance of taking this 8-hr certification course.
Register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YMH1stAid
Adults can register and pay for the actual Youth Mental Health First Aid course at
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/csb/events/mental-health-first-aid.htm
Bipolar Disorder and Severe Irritability in Children and Teens
Tues. May 19, 7 – 9 pm FCPS Parent Resource Ctr, 2334 Gallows Rd., Entr. 1, Dunn Loring
The symptoms and treatment of severe irritability and bipolar disorders in children and teens will be presented Dr.
Kenneth Towbin, from NIMH.
Register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Towbin
CHADD: Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
The West Fairfax CHADD Parent Support Group meets each 2nd & 4th Thurs. at 7:30 pm (Apr. 9 & 23) in Room 201
at Fairfax Church of Christ, 3901 Rugby Road, Fairfax, VA 22033 Contact Sharon 703 716-4646 or [email protected].
Support Group for High School Students with ADHD meets the first Sunday of each month 3:30 - 5:00 pm 4031
Univ. Dr Fairfax, VA enter on South St. No parents!
Call 703-403-3335 to enter the building. Contact: [email protected] (703) 641-8940
Support Group for Parents of Teens and Young Adults with ADHD
Mon. April 20, 2015 7:30 pm Fairfax Circle Church 3110 Chichester Lane, Fairfax, VA 22031
For more information: phone/text 703-489-4626 or [email protected]
NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness builds better lives for those affected by mental illness.
Oakton Family Support Group meets on the 1st Thurs. of each month, 7:30-9:00 pm
Rm 9 of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Rd.
Contact: Joanna Walker at 703 620-2633 or [email protected]
For other Family Support Groups visit http://www.nami-northernvirginia.org/families-and-friends.html
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BAND NOTES
Annual District Concert Assessments
Congratulations to the Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble on their terrific performances at this year’s VBODA Concert Assessments which were held at Washington-Lee High School on March 20 and 21. The Symphonic Band received an
overall excellent rating and the Wind Ensemble earned a superior rating. With these ratings in hand, Herndon High has
also received the status of Virginia Honor Band for the third year in a row. This award is earned by bands who receive
superior ratings at both the state marching festival and the district concert festival. It is the highest honor awarded by
VBODA. As director Kathleen Jacoby was out on maternity leave at the time of the assessments, interim director
Stacey Kropaczek took over, preparing both bands for the competition. Kropaczek praised the work of the students, saying, "I'm going to miss coming to Herndon every day, and I will definitely miss the kids. I can only hope other schools are
filled with such entertaining, helpful, driven people." The HHS Band Parents Association and the entire band community
extend their thanks to Ms. Kropaczek for her hard work as well.
Winter Guard Achievements
Herndon's Indoor Guard or Winter Guard had a successful season despite the challenges presented by the wintry weather
and resulting cancellations of practices. This year's show was called "Scarecrow" and was based on a song of the same
name from pop duo Alex and Sierra. Coach Laura Flyte expressed enthusiasm about this year's routine. "Our Scarecrow
show depicts a band of scarecrows coming to life and performing through the night to become scarecrows again at the finale," Flyte said. Results from recent Winter Guard competitions were as follows:
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Feb. 14: Placed 7th in AIA Regional Competition at Mt Vernon HS
Feb. 28: Placed 3rd in AIA Regional Competition hosted by TJ at South County HS
Mar. 14: Placed 2nd in AIA Regional Competition at Freedom HS
Mar. 21: Placed 5th at AIA Regional Competition at Broad Run HS
Mar. 28: Competed in the AIA Regional Championship, placing 6th in Preliminaries and 7th in Finals
Winter Drumline
The HHS Winter Drumline was the Percussion Scholastic Regional A division Bronze Medalist at the Atlantic Indoor Association North Championships at Robinson High School. The Drumline gave two outstanding performances that day and
placed 3rd in Finals. Congratulations to Coach Aubrey Adams and to all of the students for their hard work and perseverance, especially in light of all of the winter-related cancellations they faced this year.
All-State Band
After nine students were selected to participate in the All-District Band, three members earned a position in the All-State
Band. Two juniors, Jacob Reeves on percussion and Aimee Toner on flute, and one freshman, James Adams on percussion, competed with more than 1,000 students from across the state to earn these positions. Reeves and Adams ranked
4th and 22nd out of 73 competing percussionists, while Toner obtained a ranking of 13 out of 65 flutes. The three students
traveled to Christopher Newport University to participate in the All-State Festival held on April 9 through April 11.
Spring Trip to Walt Disney World
On April 22nd, the Pride of Herndon embarked on a trip to Walt
Disney World where they were invited to participate in some
wonderfully enriching events. The concert bands attended a Disney Performing Arts workshop called "You're Instrumental" at an
Epcot recording studio, where they learned and played several
famous Disney songs and received a recording of their performance. The color guard participated in the "Auxiliration" workshop where they learned a new routine in under two hours and
then performed it with Disney dancers. And for their grand finale,
on the night of Saturday, April 25, the entire group led the Main
Street Electrical Parade in the Magic Kingdom. Marching in this
parade is one of the highest honors the Walt Disney Company can
bestow on a marching band. More than 75 friends and family
members were there to cheer them on as The Pride went marching by with LED lights on their hats, their flags and even their
drum sticks, while playing “Cantina” from Star Wars. It was great
fun to watch and a truly amazing experience for everyone involved!
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SPORTS BOOSTER NEWS
SPORTS PHYSICALS
The sports physicals currently on file will expire on June 30. This year’s
HHS Spring Fling Physicals will take place on MONDAY, MAY 18 and
will be valid for all summer conditioning/workouts and all of school year
2015-16. Athletes cannot participate in any team events past June 30 without a new physical. Our biggest fundraiser of the year, sports physicals
fund all the supplies we need to care for our student-athletes and keep them
healthy. If you can't make it to HHS, check out one of our neighboring
schools – a full calendar of dates can be viewed at the link below. All current FCPS students are invited to attend, that includes rising freshman!
Physicals are $50 (cash/check the night of the physical) and by appointment only – schedule yours now at www.fcps.edu/sports. We are also accepting parent and/or medical volunteers. Please sign up through the same
link. Thanks again for your continued support of our Hornet StudentAthletes! Please contact Lisa Petruzzi for more information: [email protected]
FREE EKG SCREENINGS
FREE EKG screenings for all teenagers will be available at Robinson Secondary School this Saturday, April 25 from 9:00 a.m.3:00 p.m. Please see the attachment for more details.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Boosters are looking for a fundraising chairperson. This is a great way to get involved and bring much-needed funds to HHS sports
programs. To find out more, please contact Roger Gaffey at [email protected]
HORNET BLANKETS NOW ON SALE
Stay warm during chilly evening games while showing your HHS spirit. Hornet blankets have red fleece on one side, waterproof material on the other, and zip close for easy carry. Download the order from at:
http://herndonathletics.org/index.cfm?action=main.otherbooster&id=204666#Spirit_Items
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Glory Days Fundraiser Reminder
From now until May 30th, when you dine at Glory Days Grill,
the restaurant will contribute 10% of your total food bill to
the Band. Just ask your server for the itemized guest check
(not your credit card receipt) and drop it in the red box in the
band room.
Upcoming Band Events
May 15
Herndon Pyramid Concert
May 27
Spring Concert
June 6
Jazz Band Concert at Relay for Life
June 8
Band Awards Banquet
June 17
Graduation
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SENIOR NAVAL SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR RETIRES
AFTER FIFTEEN YEARS OF SERVICE TO HHS
June 2015 will prove to be bittersweet for Herndon High as it bids farewell and best wishes to an instructor who has been
an integral part of the community for the past fifteen years – Commander Richard Cassara, U. S. Navy (Retired). After
a distinguished military career, CDR Cassara continued his service to his country and its youth by becoming a Senior Naval
Science Instructor. Herndon High’s Naval Junior ROTC cadets, and the school as a whole, were fortunate to have his service for fifteen years. A 1974 graduate of the U. S. Naval Academy, CDR Cassara enjoyed a highly successful Naval Flight
Officer career that included multiple leadership positions. These ranged from being the Flight Test Operations Officer for
the Tomahawk Cruise Missile Program to the Naval Forces Planner on the staff of the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff.
These positions also included numerous deployments, such as a highly successful combat cruise aboard the USS RANGER
in support of Operation DESERT STORM and later as Commanding Officer of VA-145 in support of Operation SOUTHERN
WATCH, during which the “Swordsmen” earned many awards including the RADM C. Wade McClusky Trophy as the best
Attack Squadron in the Navy. In all, CDR Cassara logged over 3800 flight hours and 680 carrier landings, and he received
many notable awards. These include the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” (2), the Defense Meritorious Service
Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (2), the Air Medal with Combat “V” (3), the Navy Commendation Medal (3), and the
Navy Achievement Medal.
CDR Cassara retired from active duty in 1994, and, in September 2000,
after studying secondary education at George Mason University and
instructing at another high school, he became Herndon High’s Senior Naval
Science Instructor. Since that time, he has devoted significant time before,
during, and after school to teach, develop, and mentor future leaders, who
take varying life journeys ranging from enlisting in the armed forces to
furthering their education at prestigious military academies and public/
private universities. He has instilled his dedication to honor, courage, and
commitment in over 1,500 young people, who have carried on his devotion
to excellence individually and collectively. As a unit, Herndon High’s
Naval Junior ROTC cadets have:
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Served Herndon High school, the community, and the country by
CDR Cassara celebrates another Spicer Cup
providing hands-on support of school academic and athletic activities,
victory with his Rifle Team.
helping neighbors in need of everything from snow removal to food
supplies, writing letters and sending gift boxes to soldiers, and providing a distinguished Color Guard presence for
school events, military retirement celebrations, memorial services, and related occasions;

Demonstrated health, good sportsmanship, discipline, and intelligence, at local and national meets, including the
prestigious Navy Nationals in Pensacola, FL, where the best units compete in physical fitness, drill, inspection, and
academics;

Enjoyed the out of doors, such as during Orienteering, where they have competed in the national championship for the
past three years; and

Exceled in marksmanship, with a competitive team that has won the Fairfax County Junior ROTC Air Rifle
Competition ten of the fifteen years of its existence and that, as recently as 2015, has had members represent the unit
and Herndon High at the State, Regional, and National Championship levels.
In all, CDR Cassara selflessly served the United States for over forty years, over a third of which Herndon High and the
community greatly benefited. He will be missed, and his positive impact will be valued for generations.
Honor * Courage * Commitment.
For more information about HHS’s outstanding NJROTC program, please visit http://www.herndonnjrotc.com/.
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BOYS’
BASKETBALL
CAMP
June 22-26
July 20-24 July 27-31
9:00-2:00
Camp Highlights:
Location:
All Activities take place inside Herndon’s air conditioned gyms
Herndon High School
Daily Skill Instruction from Herndon High School Coaches and Players
What to Bring:
5 on 5 League Play and Championship Tournament
Basketball shoes, athletic shorts & T-Shirt
1-on-1 and 3-on-3 Tournaments
(Please DO NOT bring basketball)
Camp T-Shirt
Campers may purchase lunch at our
Who May Attend:
concession stand or bring their own
Cost: $185.00 per session
Rising 3rd graders through rising 10th graders
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2015 Boys’ Basketball Camp Application
Name____________________________________ Address_____________________________________
E-Mail____________________________________ Home Phone_________________________________
Emergency Phone_________________________ Age_________
Shirt Size (adult) S
M
L
___ Session 1(June 22-26)
XL
Grade (next Sept.)_________________
XXL
___ Session 2 (July 20-24) Shot Improvement Camp ___Session 3 (July 27-31)
*** CONVENIENT ON-LINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE AT www.HerndonSummerCamps.com
OR CHECKS PAYABLE TO HERNDON HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTER CLUB
I hereby state that my child is in good health and has my permission to participate in all activities. I authorize Herndon
Boys’ Basketball staff to provide emergency first aid in the event of sickness or injury. My signature below releases the
camp, sponsor, counselors and director from any and all liability. Please list any medical conditions that the staff need be
aware of during camp.
Parent/Guardian Signature_____________________________________________________________
Medical conditions___________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address:
Herndon High School
Attn: Boys’ Basketball Camp
For Additional Camp Information:
Gary Hall Herndon Boys Varsity Basketball Coach
www.HerndonSummerCamps.com
700 Bennett Street Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 810-2343
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Paige Saucedo’s 5K Scholarship festival – 5kWalk/Run
When: Saturday, May 16 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. (race begins at 9am)
Where: 5K course begins and ends at HHS
Race Registration:
https://prracing.enmotive.com/events/register/54c2cf7d-a1fc-436cbf61-3426c0a86526
T-shirts with every registration ($20/$10 –adults/kids)
HIGHLIGHTS:
 5k Race (1st place male and female win a $500. Scholarship)
 Battle of the Bands (1st place winner will play @ Herndon Festival)
 Soccer tournament (8 teams)
 Games for kids including a Moonbounce and face painting
 BBQ, hamburgers, hot dogs, sodas, fruit and desserts

Vendors selling a variety of crafts, art, jewelry, tie dye, etc.
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Herndon High School
or [email protected]
Paigesaucedo5k.com
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HERNDON HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR
NORTHWEST FEDERAL
CREDIT UNION
Business Partner
(Events subject to change, please consult
HHS PTSA website for latest updates.)
May 2015
1-2
Theatre: Children of Eden 7:30 p.m.,
PTSA Member Benefit
Auditorium
3
Theatre: Children of Eden 2 p.m.,
Auditorium
4-15
AP testing
7
Orchestra Pyramid Concert, 7 p.m.,
Auditorium
14
PTSA Meeting, 7 p.m., cafeteria
15
Band Pyramid Concert, 7 p.m., Auditorium
16
Paige Saucedo’s 5K Scholarship Festival,
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Northwest Federal Credit Union, a Herndon High School
business partner since 2008, offers student services such as
certified education loans, free First Checking, FirstCard Visa
Platinum, 33,000+ free ATMs and 5,100+ locations nationwide.
Members of the Herndon High School PTSA and their families
may join Northwest Federal by opening a savings account with
$5 or more. Join online at www.nwfcu.org and select
“Herndon High School PTSA” as your qualifying organization.
Call 703-709-8901 with questions or visit Northwest Federal’s
Herndon Branch at 200 Spring Street.
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Northwest Federal Credit Union Foundation
Sports Physicals
NWFCU and the NWFCU Foundation are proud to partner with
HHS. The NWFCU Foundation supports the teachers, staff and
students at HHS with an annual grant to fund staff professional
development and technological upgrades. Since the partnership
was formed, the NWFCU Foundation has awarded $30,000 in
grants to HHS.
May 21 – June 2 SOL testing
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Memorial Day holiday
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Band Spring Concert, 7 p.m., Auditorium
June 2015
2
Orchestra Spring Concert, 7 p.m.,
Auditorium
The NWFCU Foundation also provides volunteers for test
proctoring and supports numerous other events throughout the
school year.
Scholarships
2 – 3 Spring sports awards, 6:30 p.m., cafeteria
5
Senior Orchestra Recital, 7 p.m., HUMC
6
Jazz Band Concert, @ Relay for Life,
12—2 p.m.
8
Band awards, 6 p.m., cafeteria
8-11
Sr. exams
9
Orchestra awards, 6 p.m., cafeteria
10
Choral awards, 7 p.m., cafeteria
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Sr. awards, auditorium
12
Drama awards, 7:30 p.m., Auditorium
15
Graduation rehearsal, slide show, picnic,
The NWFCU Foundation awards scholarships to deserving
students who demonstrate leadership, dedication and
commitment in school, at home and in the community. Since
2006, 12 HHS graduates have received $55,500 in
Ben DeFelice Scholarships awarded by NWFCU Foundation.
For scholarship information, please visit
www.nwfcufoundation.org.
NWFCU Foundation
200 Spring Street
Suite 410
Herndon, VA 20170
703-925-5092
9:30 a.m.
15-18 Underclassmen exams
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Graduation rehearsal, 12:30—2:30 p.m.
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Graduation, 2 p.m., George Mason Univ.
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All Night Grad Party, 10:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.,
Herndon Community Center
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Last day of school
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