Welcome to Hunter Online Weekly's first issue! HOW is an experimental new project brought to you by members of the Hunter Life Committee. HOW aims to deliver news about the community to the community—students, faculty, and parents. HOW is a weekly email containing the upcoming week's activities, events, and other important information. If you'd like to make an announcement to HOW, please see the bottom of this post or read the introduction letter and FAQ.
This week looks to be full of wonderful events! The GO is bringing us an afternoon of games and activities at Carnival, Brick Prison Playhouse is debuting student-written and directed plays, and our clubs are wonderfully active in spreading awareness and raising funds. Below you will find this week's announcements from the G.O., Clubs, Athletics Association, Term Councils, Departments, Publications and a listing of this week's performances.
FROM THE G.O.:
Carnival
This year's carnival theme is WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Carnival is taking place on Thursday, June 4th
Please buy your tickets early while they're cheap! (Tickets are for activities, admission is free for students.)
Ticket presale will take place from June 1st the June 3rd.
This year there will be a SLIP and SLIDE so please bring dry clothes to change into, and loads of sunblock to prevent burns. (50 cents per ticket)
FROM THE CLUBS:
Science Club
Science Lecture Announcement - "Humans: Are We Just Another Primate? Are We Just a Collection of Neurons?"
The speaker is Robert M. Sapolsky - neuroscientist, primatologist, teacher; recipient of the 2008 Lewis Thomas Prize for Writing About Science. Sapolsky's studies of baboons on the Serengeti, his expeditions to Kenya, his numerous other studies including the effects of stress on the brain.
5:30 P.M. TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2009
Admission is FREE. Seating is first-come, first-serve; Auditorium opens 4:45 PM so get there early or you'll be standing
Location: CASPARY AUDITORIUM - THE ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY
1230 YORK AVENUE AT EAST 66TH STREET
AKIN (African Kids In Need)
AKIN is having a DESSERT KABOB bakesale Monday, June 1st, outside room 224.
Sweets on a stick! Featuring non-chocolate and chocolate covered deserts and fruit.
Hunter Artillery
Check out www.hunterartillery.com to see art, music, and videos made by Hunter students!
We've just recently added recordings of Concert Choir and Chamber Choir from the last 5 years, as well as art work from "The Desk" and "Tapestry". We also have recent artwork completed by 7th grade-10th grades, Advanced Painting and Photography.
Key Club
Attend Key Club's First Ever Faculty Feud Fundraiser!
Watch some of your favorite teachers battle it out in a test of knowledge and wit...and then some.
Wednesday, June 3rd, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
In the Hunter Gym
$3 a ticket
Proceeds go to the Children's Miracle Network
CSAW (Concerned Students for Animal Welfare)
CSAW will be selling t-shirts at Thursday's Carnival. The t-shirt sale is open to everyone.
Each shirt is $10 and here's a look at the design HERE. Buy a shirt or just stop by and say hi!
Hunter Life
The Hunter Life Committee is meeting this week. Students, parents, and faculty members are welcome to attend.
Friday, June 5th during Activities and 5th period in room 316.
FROM THE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION:
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
The Athletic Association will be hosting its annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament on Friday, June 5th at 3:30 pm in the gym.
Any students interested in participating should sign up at the Athletic Association Office in the basement.
Each team of three must pay a $6 entrance fee to compete in the tournament.
Varsity Sports Banquet
The Athletic Association will be selling tickets throughout the week of June 1st - 5th for the annual Varsity Sports Banquet to be held from 6-9 pm on Tuesday, June 9th at Rodeph Sholom (7 West 83rd Street). Students can buy tickets during Activities Period each of the days at the Athletic Association office in the basement or find one of the AA members around school at other times. The cost of admission into Sports Banquet is $25 for students and $35 for guests if bought next week, and $40 for anyone who buys tickets at the door. Students may pay with cash or a check made out to Hunter College High School.
Seniors vs. Faculty Softball Game
June 4th from 3:30 - 5:30pm
North Meadow Field #9
Central Park
For more information and questions regarding these announcements, please send an email to Graham at gegan392@gmail.com.
FROM THE DEPARTMENTS:
English Department
English/CT would like to announce that auditions for our first two productions of 2009-2010 will be held on
Monday, June 8, and Tuesday, June 9 from 3:30-5:30 in Room 215.
The shows will be "Noises Off," directed by Mr. Borowka wih performances in October, and "Romeo and Juliet," directed by Ms. Sturiano with performances in November. Students should sign up on the theater board opposite Room 342. Callbacks will be held on Monday, June 15th.
FROM THE TERM COUNCILS:
2011
This coming week (the week of June 1st) the 2011 Term Council will be holding ELECTIONS! Stop by Room 327 (Ms. Reifer’s art room, right underneath the computer lab, in case you didn’t know that already) any day this week during Activities and VOTE for next year’s Term Council Officers! And, in order to help you make an informed decision, we’ve prepared a packet with short blurbs written by each of our candidates telling you why they’re most qualified for the job they’re asking for. It’ll only take five minutes (two if you’re a fast reader), and it’s worth it. These are the people in charge of Semi-Formal, Grade T-Shirts, and the Mascot. All that jazz. So stop by and check it out!
2014
7th grade Term Council is holding elections for next year's officers.
Voting will take place Tuesday, June 2nd during Activities period
Term Council meets in room 314
FROM PUBLICATIONS:
Chapter 11
Chapter 11, Hunter's finest satirical magazine, is having the finest bake sale ever.
Wednesday, June 3rd in front of the auditorium during 4th period, Activities period and 5th period.
Expect homemade (and well-made) cupcakes, cookies, brownies and other delicious treats.
Also, look out for our third issue in June! To find out more about Chapter 11, join our forum at http://z3.invisionfree.com/Chapter_11/
Annals
YEARBOOKS have arrived! Buy yours for the low price of $75.00.
Steps to enjoying Annals 2009:
1) Go to www.jostensyearbooks.com
2) Search for 'Hunter College High School'
3) Click to purchase the book
4) Receive your yearbook on Carnival day
5) Enjoy more color pages than ever before as you reminisce about the 2008-2009 school year!
PERFORMANCES THIS WEEK:
Brick Prison Playhouse
Written, directed, and performed by students.
June 4th at 4pm
June 5th at 4pm and 8pm
June 6th at 7pm
PARENT EVENTS:
PTA Executive Board Meeting
Tuesday, June 2nd at 6pm. Please see the PTA website or contact your grade representative for more information.
CAAP Meeting
Thursday, June 4th at 6pm. Please see the PTA website or contact your grade representative for more information
LOOKING AHEAD:
The week of June 8th - 12th brings us end-of-year activities and more.
Tuesday - Middle School Spring Concert and Varsity Sports Banquet
Wednesday - Senior Symposium and Spring Concert
Thursday - Half-day, Middle School Sports Lunch, and Senior Prom
Friday - Senior Breakfast, Faculty and Staff Appreciation Breakfast, and Grade 8 end-of-year party
THANKS FROM THE HUNTER ONLINE WEEKLY TEAM!
We aim for accuracy. Please send corrections to HunterOnlineWeekly@gmail.com. Some Announcements for this week's issue came for posters throughout the halls of Hunter and not from student or faculty submissions. Send your announcement directly to HOW for best results. HOW will soon have a blog where announcements are posted, along with corrections. You will be able to find the HOW blog via a link on the HCHS website. HOW hopes evolve and improve with every issue--we have a lot of ideas. Your suggestions are welcome as well!
WANT TO SEE YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT IN NEXT WEEK'S ISSUE?
Please send announcements in the following format by SATURDAY:
Best Club Ever (name of club or organization)
Bake Sale! (what it is)
We are raising money to make our club even better! (brief description)
Monday, June 1st (date of event)
4th, activities, and 5th period (what time)
In the G.O. Foyer (location)
Baked goods will cost between 50 cents and 2 dollars. (any additional information or links you would like to include)
bestclubever@gmail.com (your contact information)
Please see the FAQ and introduction letter for more information.Bake Sale! (what it is)
We are raising money to make our club even better! (brief description)
Monday, June 1st (date of event)
4th, activities, and 5th period (what time)
In the G.O. Foyer (location)
Baked goods will cost between 50 cents and 2 dollars. (any additional information or links you would like to include)
bestclubever@gmail.com (your contact information)
