Congratulations Elena Kagan, class of ’77! Elena Kagan, alumna of the Hunter College Elementary School and the Hunter College High School, has been nominated to serve on the United States Supreme Court by President Barack Obama. The entire school community joins in congratulating Ms. Kagan and her family. Ms. Kagan’s mother Gloria was a beloved teacher in the Elementary School; her brother, Irving, is an esteemed member of our Social Studies Department (also graduated from Hunter College HS class of 83); and her niece Rachel graduated from our school in 2005.
CLUB, TERM COUNCIL, AND PUBLICATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
Key Club's 3rd Annual Event: Faculty Feud!
Friday, May 21st 3:30-5:30 in the Auditorium; Tickets are $4 per person
Join us for our very own rendition of Family Feud, starring all your favorite teachers competing against each other on questions about Hunter life and trivia. All proceeds will go to Children's Miracle Network, an non-profit organization that raises fund for more than 170 children's hospitals. Help your community and enjoy the show!
For more information, e-mail: ella.2012029@gmail.
American Sign Language - Call for Board Members: Interest Meeting!
Monday, May 17th, Activities, Rm 222
American Sign Language is looking for students genuinely interested in ASL and other forms of non-verbal communication (braille, Morse code, cryptology, etc.). Board positions will need to be filled next year after the seniors graduate. At the interest meeting, we'll be discussing what the ASL board does and how to join. We'll also be discussing exciting changes that will be made next year! Come to propose your own ideas!
Contact: Terry SeeToe, bluetwilight92@gmail.com; Merry Ding, mingrui.ding@gmail.com
Guest Speaker for the American Red Cross Club at Hunter
May 27th 12:00AM - 1:00PM
To deliver a "Prepare New York" presentation
TBA (Signs will be posted around school)
Also, join the Red Cross Club! We meet on Thursdays during Activities in Room 424 (Across from the counselor's department). If you have any questions, email hchsredcross@gmail.com
Global History for Haiti—10 for $10 - A letter from Ms. Stolarsky's Global Class
The Global Orphan Project transforms lives by caring for more than 3,500 orphaned and abandoned children in fourteen of the most desperate countries in the world. The GO Project uses a unique, community-based model, partnering with local leaders to provide children with a house “momma,” or caregiver, a safe place to live, two meals a day, an education, and access to medical care. GO also recognizes economic development as a way to reduce the number of orphans in the world. They help launch local businesses that provide jobs and training. Finally, due to a few donors that cover overhead costs, 100% of your donation will go directly to provide care for the children. For more information about the Global Orphan Project, you can go to their website: http://theglobalorphanproject.org/ .
Here’s our plan: each one of us is going to find 10 people to donate $10 each. Why just $10? We want to show that it doesn’t take thousands of dollars to make a difference. We want to create a network of people who care. With $10 you can help us raise funds and create a network of caring individuals dedicated to effecting positive and sustainable change for Haiti’s young people, all the while becoming part of it yourself. Feel free to pass this on, and go for 10 for $10 as well. After all, what’s global about keeping things to yourself? Please mail your checks of $10 (or more, don’t feel limited!) with the form attached below to Lindsey Stolarsky at Hunter College High School. You can contact our teacher with any questions or concerns at 646-963-6300 or lstolars@hccs.hunter.cuny.edu.
Please visit http://hunteronlineweekly.blogspot.com/2010/05/global-history-for-haiti10-for-10.html for more information
FROM THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT
Roman Italy Trip Sponsored by the Foreign Language Department
April 16-25 (Spring Break), 2011.
The itinerary is designed to focus on a couple of important archaeological sites of ancient Rome. We're accepting applications from all students who will be in grades 10-12 for next school year, though students from the Latin classes will have priority. Applications are available in the Foreign Language Department office, room 313, and are due May 21st.
FROM THE OFFICE OF EXTERNAL PROGRAMS
Service Learning Hours are now online!
We are happy to announce you can now check your service learning hours online. To check your hours, simply log on to Moodle, http://moodle.hccs.hunter.cuny.edu/ and click on the service learning course. On the left side, you will see a "grades" link. When you click grades, you will see your current service hours.
*If you have an issue logging into Moodle: Please see Mr. MacKenty in room 425, or email him at bill@mackenty.org
*If you have an issue with your hours (incorrect number of hours): Please see Mr. Diaz or Ms. Monroe in room 236.
Please note that the hours are updated every few weeks, so if you have handed in your documentation to the Service Office it may take a couple of weeks for you to see those hours included.
OTHER HAPPENINGS AND SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES
Asian American Student Advocacy Project - Leadership Opportunity
The Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF) is now accepting applications for the ASIAN AMERICAN STUDENT ADVOCACY PROJECT (ASAP). Please encourage Asian Pacific American public high school students to apply!
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: ASAP is a leadership program for Asian Pacific American (APA) public high school students who want to learn how to make positive changes in their community. ASAP student leaders identify issues and challenges facing APA youth and build campaigns around the identified issues. Past ASAP youth have advocated for: additional resources for English Language Learners, safe schools free of harassment and bullying, the mental health needs of APA high school students, and ensuring high school curriculum is inclusive of APA history.
ELIGIBILITY: New York City public high school students enrolled in Fall 2010 as freshmen, sophomores and juniors are encouraged to apply.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Completed applications, including a personal statement, letter of recommendation and parent consent, are due Monday, June 7th, 2010. Students will receive a certificate of completion, letter of recommendation and $250 stipend upon completion of the program.
For more information, please contact Harjindar Lally at hlally@cacf.org or 212.209.4675 Ext 105.
Reshma for Congress Summer Internship Opportunities
The candidate is Reshma Saujani (www.reshma2010.com). She is attempting to become the first South Asian woman ever elected to the US Congress. She's the daughter of political refugees from Uganda and she’s decided to run for Congress to make sure New Yorkers have the same opportunities that she’s had.
We are hoping to help young, motivated individuals with a strong interest in politics get valuable experience through a position with our campaign. We have a variety of available internship opportunities. If interested please email Aaron Strauss (aaron@reshma2010.com) your contact information and a little bit about yourself and why you want to do an internship with the campaign.
Summer Intensive Chinese Language Program
Have a plan for the incoming summer yet? If not, here's a great opportunity for you to learn Chinese while earning college credits.
It's a pleasure to announce that Hunter College will be hosting the 4th year of Chinese Honor Program for High School students. It will be a 6 weeks program, starting from July 2nd to August 13th, 2010. Upon the completion of the program with designated language proficiency, you will have a opportunity to receive the StarTalk scholarship to cover your tuition. In another word, your class will be FREE and you will earn 3 college credits. Most importantly, you will immerse yourself in Chinese language and culture this summer, which is AWESOME!
For more details, please visit http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/classics/chinese/SummerProgram.htm
Questions: Contact Ms. Chang at (212) 772-4965 or send an email to: chinesesummer@hunter.cuny.edu
ATHLETICS
For the most up to date sports information please check the Hunter Hawks website at http://hchshawks.olinesports.com
LOOKING AHEAD
Monday, May 24th - Washington Seminar, Week of Essay Workshops for 11th grade students
Tuesday, May 25th - Washington Seminar, Grade 7 Night (6pm in Cafeteria), Grade 10 and 11 Night (6pm in Auditorium), PTA Annual Meeting and Elections
Wednesday, May 26th - Washington Seminar,
Thursday, May 27th - Half Day (5-9), Incoming 7th grade Math and Language placement exams, Physics Great Adventure Trip,
Friday, May 28th - CAAP Meeting (6:30), Hunter Life Committee (Activities and 5th), Health Fair
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