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Daily Announcements
Hamilton Heights High School
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Our mission at Hamilton Heights High School is to empower students to participate in a
technologically challenging, global environment. Our school community aspires to
graduate healthy, responsible citizens who are life-long learners and creative, critical
thinkers.
Our Vision
We envision that Hamilton Heights School Corporation will consistently be ranked in the
top ten percent of the school districts in Indiana based on benchmarks for achievement,
and that our students will be equipped academically and socially to successfully perform
in and adapt to the changing global society.
Off the Grill
Classic sandwiches with specialty
features daily
Tuesday
1/27/15
BBQ Pork Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Breaded Chicken Sandwich
Signature Selections
From homestyle to
international options,
offering a variety of
favorites and some custom
dishes
Beef Manhatten
Corner Deli
Grab & Go service
Offered Daily:
Salad Bar, PBJ Meal,
Turkey/Cheese, Sandwich,
Fruit Plate
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Cobb Salad
Chicken Salad on
Croissant
This year's SAT class will begin Feb. 17 and run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-4 until March
12. Any junior or senior who would like to take the class needs to sign up with Mrs. Volz or Mr.
Towle by Thur., Feb. 12. The cost is $40. You can pay in cash or write a check to either Mrs.
Volz or Mr. Towle.
*Varsity quiz bowl members ONLY the sign-up sheet for Saturday’s tournament is
in the Media Center.
*Senior T-Shirt orders are due to Mrs. Hippensteel or Mrs. Oelschlager by
Wednesday!
*Results from the senior survey for the 2015 graduation is:
Motto: “Take the path less traveled.”
Song: I lived by One Republic
Colors: Orange and Black
Flower: Rose
Poem: O’ The Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss
*The Honor Society will be taking flower pre-orders every day this week during
lunch. You can order white, pink, or red carnations to be delivered on Friday
February 13th.
There will be a brief Key Club Meeting on Wednesday, Jan 28th before school at 7:15 am. If you
cannot attend, please stop by Ms. Kaiser’s Room to get the information. The Key Club will be
making valentines with the K Kids on Wednesday, February 4 from 3:30 – 4:30 at the
Elementary School. There is a sign-up sheet on Room 416 for refreshments for the K Kids. The
Key Club will then be delivering the valentines to a nursing home prior to Valentine’s Day.
SPEECH TEAM WORKSHOP today, Tuesday, and also Thursday of this
week.
Boy’s Golf Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 27th, after
school at 3:05 in room 500. Contact Coach Altherr using the
school website coaches email if you cannot attend.
Softball conditioning and open facility begin this week for any girl not in a winter sport who
plans on trying out in the spring.
Week of January 26th:
Conditioning Mon, Wed, Fri 3:00-4:30
Softball open facility for next week has changed.
Open facility is now on Monday, January 26th from 5:30-7:15 Not on Tuesday (due to an
addition of a wrestling meet)
* You need to have your physical on file to participate.
* See Coach Lockwood (room 424) for an UPDATED calendar
There will be a boy’s track call-out meeting on Wednesday, February 4 in the gymnasium. This
is a mandatory meeting as information on ordering uniforms and practice packs will be given
out. Ordering uniforms takes place before the season starts officially on February 17 so you
need this info before practice starts. Distance, Shot put, and discus conditioning is going on
now Monday through Friday from 3:00-4:15. Conditioning for all other events is Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday from 3:00-4:30. Meet in back hallway by locker rooms. See Coach
Jones or Coach Hippensteel for more information.
There is a sign-up sheet and practice schedule for the girl’s track team on Coach Jones’ office
door next to the pool. The first practice is Feb. 16 th. Conditioning times are also posted on the
door.
In honor of the IU vs. Purdue basketball game, this Wednesday Mr. Trachtman and Mr. Morris are going
to "trade places" . Mr. Trachtman will be donning the finest in Cream and Crimson. Possibly including
candy stripe pants and a Bob Knight era sweater. He will also come to appreciate what it means to win 5
National Championships. Mr. Morris will be wearing "whatever they wear up there in West
Lafayette". Mr. Morris will come to appreciate the great views of Mackey arena due to the stunning lack
of banners. Your job will be to determine who is making the greatest improvement. If you prefer Mr.
Trachtman in IU garb, place a dollar in his bucket. If you believe Mr. Morris is better in Gold and Black,
place a dollar in his bucket. The buckets will be on a table in front of the cafeteria during all lunch
periods. The winner will be determined by who collects the most funds for their school. All funds
generated will go towards the faculty scholarship.
Students: Please be sure to visit your My Big Campus wall often for information
from the main office.
Hamilton Heights High School has a new Twitter page. Please look us
up
@hhhshuskies!
HUSKY FAN SHOP
www.huskyfanshoponline.com
This is the Hamilton Heights Official Store to get all of your Husky gear. We've got t-shirts,
sweatshirts, bags, hats, yard signs and much more! Run by the students of Hamilton Heights
BPA, the Husky Fan Shop will be selling husky spirit merchandise at all home Varsity games
and online at huskyfanshoponline.com.
Upcoming Athletic Events:
Monday, January 26 2015
Swimming & Diving (Co-ed Varsity) @Maconaquah High School 5:30 PM Maconaquah High School
Tuesday, January 27 2015
Wrestling (Boys Varsity) @Hamilton Heights 6:00 PM Northwestern High School
Basketball (Girls Junior Varsity) @Tipton 6:00 PM Tipton
Basketball (Girls Varsity) @Tipton High School 7:30 PM Tipton High School
Wednesday, January 28 2015
Wrestling (Boys Varsity) @Hamilton Heights 6:00 PM Brebeuf (V)- SR. Night
Basketball (Boys Freshman) @Guerin Catholic 6:00 PM Guerin Catholic
Thursday, January 29 2015
Wrestling (Boys Varsity) @Southmont 5:00 PM JV Southmont Classic
Basketball (Girls Junior Varsity) @Hamilton Heights High School 6:00 PM Westfield High School
Basketball (Girls Varsity) @Hamilton Heights High School 7:30 PM Westfield High School
Friday, January 30 2015
Basketball (Boys Junior Varsity) @Tipton High School 6:00 PM Tipton High School
Basketball (Boys Varsity) @Tipton 7:30 PM Tipton High School
Saturday, January 31 2015
Swimming & Diving (Co-ed Varsity) @Maconaquah 8:30 AM Boys Conference
Wrestling (Boys Varsity) @Hamilton Heights 9:00 AM Sectional (V)
Basketball (Girls Junior Varsity) @Cass High School 11:00 AM Cass High School
Basketball (Girls Varsity) @Cass High School 12:30 PM Cass High School
Basketball (Boys Junior Varsity) @Taylor High School 6:00 PM Taylor High School
Basketball (Boys Varsity) @Taylor High School 7:30 PM Taylor High School
Attention all winter athletes… if you are earning a varsity letter this season, letter
jacket orders will be Thursday, Feb. 5th during A, B & C lunches. Girls jackets are
$114. Boys jackets up to size XXL are $97. Add an additional $20 for larger than
XXL or tall sizes. Cash or checks accepted. Please make checks out to
HHHS! Payment is DUE THE DAY OF THE ORDERS. See Mrs. Moffatt if you have
any questions.
The 9th grade boys basketball team suffered a 48-26 loss at Zionsville on Monday night. The Huskies
were led by Max Beale's 9 points. Drayden Thomas had 8 pts, Tyler Wiltermood 6 pts and Grant
LePoidevin had 3 pts.
The Huskies were victorious in the B game with a 44-39 win. Max Marshall led with 15 pts. Colton
Welch had 7 pts. Michael Cross, Austin Hinds and Adam Gross had 6 pts each. Kyle Marcum had 4 pts.
The freshmen play at Guerin on Wednesday.
The Huskies finished up their regular season last night with a meet against Maconaquah. Senior Marc
Mitchell went undefeated for the whole season in the 50 free, 100 free and the 100 Butterfly. John Fisher
took 4th in the 100 backstroke and 3rd in the 100 freestyle with a personal best time. Nate Russell was
6th in the 100 free and 5th in the breaststroke. Freshman, Logan Fakes took 2nd in the 200 freestyle and
2nd in the breaststroke. Sam Rupe was 5th in the 50 free and 5th in the backstroke. The Husky boys
head back to Maconaquah for MIC on Saturday morning.
Guidance Announcements
Denison University hosts a week-long residential summer program in creative writing . The
Reynolds Young Writers Workshop will be held from June 14-21, 2015. The fee for the
eight day program is $1,300. Please feel free to stop by the Guidance Office if you would
like more information.
Today’s students face a number of challenges that can make it difficult for them to
pursue a post-secondary degree. The Ivy Tech Associate Accelerated Program (ASAP)
offers a solution to help students overcome these challenges. ASAP students can earn
their associates degree in one year and be prepared to start their careers or transfer to a
four-year college. Please feel free to stop by the Guidance Office to learn more about this
opportunity.
Seniors: IUK’s Financial Aid Department is conducting FREE FAFSA Workshops for
seniors! IUK wants to offer assistance to students and parents so that they can
accurately complete the 2015-16 FAFSA. Please feel free to stop by the Guidance Office
if you would like more information.
Starting in 2014 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville will be offering in-state tuition
to students from Indiana. Feel free to stop by the Guidance Office to learn more about
SIEU.
Ivy Tech is proud to present the American Honors College! American Honors is a selective
honors program at community colleges across the country for students who want to
transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. Seniors can visit www. Apply.AmericanHonors.org to
apply for this program. Please feel free to stop by the Guidance Office to pick up a
brochure.
Are you a senior who plans on attending Indiana University-Bloomington? The Collins
Living-Learning Center might be of interest to you. Collins is a close knit community of 500
students-the smallest residence hall on campus-and also a diverse one! For a student who
wants a small college experience at a major research university, the Collins Living-Learning
Center is a wonderful choice. To learn more about the Collins Living-Learning Center feel
free to pick up a brochure in the Guidance Office.
Seniors: The Associated Accelerated Program (ASAP) is a program at Ivy Tech that allows
students to earn a two year degree in just one year. Please stop by the Guidance Office to
learn more about this tremendously affordable way to complete an Ivy Tech degree!
Seniors: Please feel free to stop by the Guidance Office and pick up a brochure with in
depth College Admissions Information for all Indiana public and private Colleges.
Important application fee and deadline information are included in this document.
Are you a highly academic high school interested in the field of Medicine? The National
Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine might be of interest to you. Stop by the Guidance
office if you would like more information on this opportunity.
All Juniors and Seniors: Please click here for a helpful guide for SAT and ACT Test
Preparation Options. Online Test Preparation sites, local and/or Independent Tutors, and
SAT/ACT Guides are included on this from! Please feel free to print this information off
to help assist your child in preparation for taking the ACT or SAT test.
The Navy ROTC program is a great way to get college paid for… and be part of the Naval
branch of our Armed Forces. Notre Dame is the one school in-state that has a NROTC
program, but numerous out of state universities have this opportunity. Please feel free to
pick up information in the Guidance Office, or talk with the Navy representative who visits
our school.
Are you a senior interested in Indiana State University? Sycamore Preview Days
will be held on February 16, and April 18. Please feel free to call 800-GO-TO-ISU for
more information. In support of College GO Week ISU will waive its standard $25
undergraduate application fee during the entire month of September!
High School Parents: The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Public Education Forum on
Workplace and School Violence will be held on January 29th at 7pm at the Hamilton County
Fairgrounds. Sheriff Bowen feels that it is necessary to educate the citizens of Hamilton
County about what to look for, how to prepare, and what to do if an incident of workplace
or school violence should occur. For additional information contact the Sheriff’s Office at
317-773-1872.
Scholarship Information
Seniors: The Hamilton County Masters Gardeners Association is currently accepting
applications for the 2015-16 Barney Hobbs Horticultural Scholarship. Five $3,000
scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors or college students who are residents
of Hamilton County and intend to major in Horticulture or a related subject such as
agriculture, botany or landscape architecture/design. Applications can be downloaded at
www.HCMA.org. Please feel free to pick up an application in the Guidance Office. The
application deadline is March 15, 2015.
Beta Sigma Psi is proud to announce several scholarships available to Lutheran men who will
be starting college in 2015. Alumni from Beta Sigma Psi chapters at the University of
Illinois, Indiana University, and Purdue University will select well-qualified individuals to be
honored with the Christian Leadership Award, a $1,500 scholarship! Please feel free to
stop by the Guidance office to pick up a scholarship application. The application deadline is
February 14, 2015.
Hunter Law office is proud to award one deserving high school senior with a $500
scholarship! The Twists and Turns scholarship is open to all qualified high school students
from Hamilton County. Please feel free to pick up a scholarship application in the Guidance
Office. The application deadline is April 17, 2015.
High School Seniors interested in furthering their education at a college or technical
school could be eligible for the North Central Co-op Scholarships. Go to www.ncc.coop to
learn more about this scholarship opportunity. All completed applications and transcripts
need to be e-mailed to [email protected] by March 1, 2015.
Are you a senior interested in majoring in Business at Ball State University next fall? The
Miller Scholarship and Miller Business Scholarship might be of interest to you. To be
considered for the Miller Scholarship, applicants must have high grades and test scores.
The current Miller Scholarship recipient had a cumulative GPA of 3.82, a mean SAT score
of 1850 and an average composite score for the ACT was 28. All scholarship materials
must be received by Ball State by January 31, 2015. Program information, application, and
current student profiles are available at www.bsu.edu/business/millerscholars.
Are you a senior interested in attending the University of Dayton? UD is pleased to offer
the opportunity to award one graduating senior the Leadership in Service Scholarship
worth $2,500 annually. Please feel free to stop by the Guidance Office if you would like
more information about this scholarship opportunity. The scholarship deadline is January
31, 2015.
Are you a senior who plans on pursuing further education with either a major or minor in
Music? Do you have a cumulative GPA above a “C” average? The Hamilton County Choral
Club Scholarship ($500) might be of interest to you. Please feel free to pick up an
application in the Guidance Office. The application deadline is February 1, 2015.
Are you a senior interested in pursuing an accredited post- secondary educational program
in fashion design? The “Aspiring Fashion Professional” Scholarship might be of interest to
you. Please go to http://www.fashion-schools.org/ and find more information (at the
bottom of the page) about this $1,000 scholarship. The application deadline is June 1,
2015.
Are you a senior interested in pursuing an animation career path at an accredited postsecondary institution? The “Aspiring Animation Professional” Scholarship might be of
interest to you. Go http://www.animationcareerreview.com/ to find (right side of page)
eligibility information. The application deadline is June 1, 2015.
Are you a senior planning to pursue a career in a health-related field at a post-secondary
college, university, or technical school? The PHP Scholarship Program might be of interest
to you. Go to www.phpni.com and click on the “2014-15 Scholarship Program” article on the
home page to learn more about this scholarship opportunity. The deadline for submission is
February 20th, 2015. You must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
The Christian Connector provides a FREE Christian college information service as well as a
$2,500 Christian college drawing. Students can simply log onto
www.ChristianConnector.com to request information and automatically be entered in the
$2,500 scholarship drawing!
Are you a senior student (male) who plans on attending Indiana University? The Sigma Phi
Epsilon Fraternity “Balanced Man” Scholarship might be of interest to you. Please feel
free to stop by Mr. Trachtman’s office by February 1st to learn more about this
scholarship opportunity.
The Indiana Breast Awareness Trust, Inc. (IBCAT) is currently accepting applications for
the Nancy Jaynes Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship of up to $1,500 for college or
post-secondary schooling is awarded to an Indiana High School Senior (s) whose parent is
battling breast cancer or who has lost a parent to breast cancer. Students may download
an application at: www.breatcancerplate.org. The application deadline is February 9, 2015.
Are you a high school senior who plans on majoring in Health and Human Science or a
related field? The Hamilton County Extension Homemaker’s Association awards four $500
scholarships for students from Hamilton County. For the 2015-15 school year, the
Hamilton County Extension Homemakers will be awarding two additional $500 scholarships
to two students majoring in Elementary Education! Feel free to go online to download an
application at:
https://extension.purdue.edu/Hamilton/Pages/article.aspx?intItemID=4549 or pick up an
application in the Guidance Office. The application deadline is March 1, 2015.
Seniors: Over the next 3 months there will be numerous local scholarships to apply for
through the Guidance office. Winners of these scholarships will be recognized at Honors
Night on May 13. Please make sure you apply for these scholarships in a timely manner. All
scholarships need to be handed into the Guidance office by the scholarship application due
date. No late scholarships will be accepted. Please make sure to hand your scholarship
application directly to Mr. Trachtman. If you have any questions feel free to stop by the
Guidance Office.
Are you a high school senior who plans on majoring in Engineering, Technology, Design or
Business, with an interest in the automotive industry? The Buick Achievers Scholarship
seeks to recognize extraordinary students who have overcome obstacles and have worked
diligently to better themselves and their community. Go online to: www.buickachievers.com
to apply. The application deadline is February 27, 2015.
The Chi Chapter of Sigma Delta Pi is proud to announce the presentation of a $1,000
scholarship. This scholarship will be presented to a 2014-15 graduating senior who plans
to become a teacher and who is from a school where Chi Chapter members taught; or to a
relative of a Chi Chapter member as a legacy award. The application deadline is March 6,
2015. Please stop by Guidance Office if you would like a scholarship application.
The Ryan White Scholarship will be given to a senior at Hamilton Heights High School
Senior pursuing a four-year bachelor’s degree (or higher) in one of the following fields:
Health, Medicine, or Education. A minimum of two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to
recipients. Please feel free to pick up a scholarship application in the Guidance Office. All
applications must be handed into Mr. Trachtman in the Guidance Office by February 27,
2015.
The Hamilton North Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the Times/Hamilton
North Chamber $750 Scholarship opportunity to a college-bound senior. Scholarship
applications will be judged on: GPA, Extracurricular Activities, Leadership Skills, and
Involvement in his/her Community. Applications are now available at:
http://hamiltonnorthchamber.com/pages/AboutUs/ or you may pick up a scholarship
application in the Guidance Office. Handwritten application will not be accepted! Email
completed application to [email protected] before February 28, 2015.
The Riverview Health Foundation will be awarding a $1,000 Malcolm Bray Medical
Scholarship to one graduating senior from each of the seven Hamilton County public high
schools. A scholarship committee, selected by each school system, will be responsible for
preliminary student selections. The applicant must plan to pursue a career in the health
care field (Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in a medical field such as nursing, physical
therapy, lab technology, etc.) – Dentistry is not applicable. The applicant must have a least
a “B” cumulative GPA and demonstrated community leadership. Please feel free to pick up a
scholarship application in the Guidance Office. All applications need to be handed into Mr.
Trachtman before March 20, 2015.
The American Legion Auxiliary Medical Post 341 awards three (3) $500 scholarships to
seniors entering a medical related field. Scholarship considerations include: GPA, school
and community involvement, financial need, and applicant’s interest in chosen medical
profession. Please feel free to pick up a scholarship application in the Guidance Office. All
applications need to be handed into Mr. Trachtman before March 6, 2015.
The Cicero American James Evans Legion Post 341 will award $2,000 in scholarships this
year. The scholarship is in memory of Phil Kaiser – a dedicated member to the veterans
organization and his community. Scholarship considerations include: dedicated classroom
student, school and community involvement, financial need, applicant’s interest in chosen
field, and veteran relationship. Please feel free to pick up a scholarship application in the
Guidance Office. All applications need to handed into Mr. Trachtman before March 6,
2015.
The Husky Champion Club, in honor of Chris Elbrecht, will be awarding one male student
athlete (who will be attending college in the fall of 2015 and continuing their baseball
career) a $500 scholarship. Scholarship criteria: enrolled in a Division 2,3, NAIA or Junior
College program, cumulative GPA must be above a “C” average, community/school/church
involvement, and positive mental attitude and leadership ability. Please feel free to pick up
a scholarship application in the Guidance Office. All scholarship applications need to be
handed into Mr. Trachtman before March 13, 2015.
The Husky Champions Club will be awarding a $500 scholarship to one senior male and
female athlete who will be continuing their athletic careers at a Division 2,3, NAIA, or
Junior College. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA above a “C” average, have a positive
mental attitude/leadership ability, and shown community/school/church involvement.
Please feel free to pick up a scholarship application in the Guidance Office. All applications
must be handed into Mr. Trachtman by March 13, 2015.
The Joe Booker Endowed Scholarship for Limited Government and Judeo Christian Values was
established to provide financial assistance to a student who believes in constitutionally-based limited
government based on Judeo Christian values. This scholarship is open to seniors who reside in Indiana,
with a preference given to students residing in or from Arcadia or Cicero Indiana. You must have at least
a 3.0 GPA to apply for the scholarship opportunity. Please feel free to pick up scholarship information in
the Guidance Office. Students must submit their scholarship application using the CICF online
application system which can be accessed by visiting www.cicf.org/scholarships. The application
deadline is March 2, 2015.
The Biddle Memorial Foundation Scholarship honors Velma and Ken Biddle, Sheridan residents, who
achieved success through hard work and shared that success through philanthropic support of their
community. This scholarship opportunity is open to seniors from either Sheridan or Hamilton Heights
High School. This is a $2,500 scholarship (renewable for a 2nd year) to a student who plans to pursue a 2
year degree at Ivy Tech Community College, demonstrates financial need, and exemplifies leadership
and community involvement/service. Completed applications must be emailed to
[email protected] by March 2, 2015.
Are you a senior interested in entering the field of Cosmetology? Kaye’s Beauty College is offering
scholarship opportunities! Please feel free to pick up scholarship information in the Guidance Office.
The Lions Club Academic Scholarship opportunity is open to seniors. Please feel free to stop by the
Guidance Office to pick up scholarship information. All scholarship applications need to be handed into
Mr. Trachtman by March 6, 2015.