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Patriot Newsletter Patrick Henry High School, 6702 Wandermere Drive, San Diego, CA 92120 Phone: 619-286-7700 Fax: 619-229-0370 Web: www.henry.sandi.net May, 2010 Dear Parents: This is the time of year we look forward to our seniors' graduation, celebrate our students' many achievements, and plan for summer school and the opening of the 2010-2011 school year. I have good news about the Patrick Henry High School budget for next year. Instead of worrying about how we will pay for all the needed student supports, next year Patrick Henry High will qualify for federal Title I funds. This will bring an additional $178,000 to fund a number of educational services for our students, including our additional counselor, computer lab tech, and support classes in English and math for the High School Exit Exam. We will have enough funding to help support our band and all the supplies and books our classes and departments need. We are currently conducting our state testing of all grade 9-11 students, and I want to thank all of you for supporting our students' efforts and achievement on these exams. We need to show every student is improving his/her performance on them. I am recognizing in this newsletter all the students in grade 11 in spring 2009 who earned an Advanced Level on at least one of the California Standards Tests. I also want to give a big thank you to Joe Ogilvie for his help in organizing all the tests and to our two volunteers who have donated a lot of time to help: Cathy Jaffe and Lisa Cantor. Your help is greatly appreciated. Summer School will take place as normal for D and F grade make up for grade 9-12 students. Summer School dates are June 28-August 6, and class will be held 7:30-11:40 a.m. daily. There will be no transportation, except for identified special education students. Please contact Terry Walsh to make sure your child is enrolled for credit make up. Incoming Grade 9 Summer Experience classes will be offered to new Patrick Henry High students to provide project-based activities to help prepare them for their high school education. This is a fun, hands-on, activity class tentatively taking place from June 28 – July 16. Incoming freshmen are encouraged to sign up with Mrs. Schulze. I want to thank our seniors for their continued excellent citizenship. Please do not encourage and "ditch days" because they are unexcused and they cost our district valuable funds for every absence. Please encourage our seniors to celebrate at their senior activities and graduation on June 18. For your 2010-2011 school year calendar, please post these important registration and Link Crew dates: New Student Enrollment August 24, 26, 31 and September 1 Grade 9 Registration August 25, 26 Grade 10 Registration August 27 Grade 11 Registration August 30 Grade 12 Registration August 31 Grade 9 Link Crew Orientation August 30 First Day of School September 7 Finally, I need to recognize some of our students' outstanding achievements. They are all an inspiration! Our 2010 Valedictorian and Salutatorian: Matt Abrams and Anna Kornfeld Simpson Presidential Scholar Finalist (one of 560 in the U.S.): Anna Kornfeld Simpson Science Fair Sweepstakes Winners: Sharona Silverstein and Anna Kornfeld Simpson Ford Salute to Education Scholarships: Matt Abrams, Miriam Melendez, Laura Redlinger, Ilse Sosa-Pineda, Taylor Winchell. California Retired Teachers Association Scholarship: Matt Abrams and Taylor Winchell National Merit Scholars: Arthur Huynh, Katherine Mogk, and Anna Kornfeld Simpson The Benjamin Banneker Math Honors Award: Naziret Ali Thank you for your continued support of our wonderful students. Sincerely, Pat Crowder Queridos padres de familia: Éste es el momento del año en que esperamos con gusto la graduación de nuestros estudiantes seniors. Celebremos los muchos logros de nuestros estudiantes y hagamos planes para la Escuela de Verano y para el siguiente año escolar 2010-2011. Tengo buenas noticias sobre el presupuesto de la Preparatoria Patrick Henry para el año que viene. No tendremos que preocuparnos sobre cómo pagar todos los apoyos que necesitamos para nuestros estudiantes, pues Patrick Henry ha calificado para recibir fondos federales de Title I el año entrante. Esto nos traerá $178 000 adicionales para financiar varios servicios educativos para nuestros estudiantes, incluso para nuestro consejero adicional, el técnico del laboratorio de computación, y clases de apoyo de inglés y matemáticas para el Examen de Egreso de las Preparatorias de California. Tendremos suficientes fondos para apoyar a nuestra banda y para todos los materiales y libros que nuestras clases y departamentos necesitan. Actualmente, estamos llevando a cabo nuestra prueba estatal para todos los estudiantes de los grados 9 a 11, y quiero agradecer a todos su apoyo a los esfuerzos y logros de nuestros estudiantes en estos exámenes. Necesitamos mostrar que cada estudiante está mejorando su desempeño en las pruebas. Quiero dar un reconocimiento en esta carta a todos los estudiantes del 11º grado que obtuvieron en la primavera de 2009 un Nivel de Avanzado en al menos una de las Pruebas de Criterios de California. Quiero también agradecer a Joe Ogilvie por su ayuda en organizar todos los exámenes y a nuestros dos voluntarios, Cathy Jaffe y Lisa Cantor, que donaron mucho de su tiempo para esto. Agradecemos mucho su ayuda. La Escuela de Verano será como siempre para que los estudiantes de los grados 9 a 11 que tienen calificaciones de D y F puedan ponerse al corriente y recuperar sus créditos. Las fechas de la Escuela de Verano serán del 28 de junio al 6 de agosto y las clases serán diariamente de 7:30 a 11:40 de la mañana. No habrá servicio de transporte excepto para los estudiantes identificados de educación especial. Por favor, póngase en contacto con Terry Walsh para asegurarse que su hijo/a esté inscrito para recuperar sus créditos. Las clases de Experiencia de Verano se ofrecerán a los nuevos estudiantes de Patrick Henry que ingresarán al 9º grado para proporcionar actividades con base en proyectos que los ayudarán a prepararse para su educación en la preparatoria. Esta es una clase divertida de actividades prácticas que se impartirá en junio y se invita a todos los nuevos estudiantes a que se inscriban con Mrs. Shulze. Quiero agradecer a nuestros seniors por su continua conducta excelente. Por favor no se ausenten de las clases o de la escuela, ni alienten a otros a que lo hagan por que esas faltas serán injustificadas y cada ausencia le cuesta valiosos fondos a nuestro distrito. Por favor inviten a todos los seniors a participar en las actividades de celebración de los seniors y en la graduación del 18 de junio. Para el calendario del año escolar de 2010-2011, por favor anoten estas fechas importantes de inscripciones y del programa Link Crew (equipo de enlace): Inscripción de nuevos estudiantes: agosto 24, 26, 31 y septiembre 1º Inscripción del 9º grado: agosto 25, 26 Inscripción del 10º grado: agosto 27 Inscripción del 11º grado: agosto 30 Inscripción del 12º grado: agosto 31 9º grado - Orientación Link Crew: agosto 30 Primer día de clases septiembre 7 Finalmente, quiero reconocer los extraordinarios logros de algunos de nuestros estudiantes. ¡Son toda una fuente de inspiración! Los estudiantes que darán el discurso de partida (Valedictorian) y el de saludo (Salutatorian) a los graduados del 2010: Matt Abrams y Anna Kornfeld Simpson. A la finalista para ser Becaria Presidencial: Anna Kornfeld Simpson. A los ganadores de la Lotería de la Feria de Ciencias: Matt Abrams, Miriam Melendez, Laura Redlinger, Ilse Sosa-Pineda y Taylor Winchell. La Beca de la Asociación de Maestros Retirados de California: Matt Abrams y Taylor Winchell. Becarios al Mérito Nacional: Arthur Huynh, Katherine Mogk y Anna Kornfeld Simpson. Premio Benjamin Banneker de Honores en Matemáticas: Naziret Ali Agradecemos el apoyo continuo a nuestros maravillosos estudiantes y a la escuela. Sinceramente, Pat Crowder Patriot Newsletter Page 3 COUNSELING NEWS Congratulations to the Class of 2010 Valedictorian Salutatorian Matt Abrams Anna Simpson Wearing White Robes: Taylor Scott Winchell Jason Adam Hull Daniel Henry Remy Manigold Bernstein Diana Rosales Jin Sun Oh Ryan Edward Wolf Arthur William Evan Reed Huynh Kevin Eugene Wright Kellen Blumberg Tanya Marie Camper Cherise St. Jean Haley Ray Gross Goode Almaz Tigabu Ali Jacob Ryan Robertson Kellie C. Livingstone Michelle Widjaja Daniel Bryce Bettwy David Antonio Aaron Melgreg Barranco Gonzalez Scott J. Ridout Laura Anne Redlinger Adrianna Dowell Avery Cousins Jeff Ho Hunker Margaret Ann McCormick Rachael Mae Park Cameron Mennis Rebecca Emily Connor Wynveen Koppel Ashley Nicole Cook Amy Hinds Steven William Gagniere Jordan Elizabeth Hart Sierra Ivy Suzanna Osuna Dayne Knudson Kathryn Bryce Mogk Jordan Leigh Wolz Susan Rita Redlinger Luke Anthony Diedrich Joncarlo Linayao Tammy Vu Putman Natalie Ann Kailulani Boyd Meagan Jaye McLeod Cheyenne Rose Fairchild Louis Nguyen Erin M Fink Tess Kathleen Thaler Ryan Lo Moua Delaney Moghanian Laura Preddy Andrew Piliser Nicholas Tammadge Michael Converse- Christine Boon Thiem Rath Rodolfo Zelaya Patriot Newsletter Page 4 SUMMER SCHOOL Summer school will be available for students who need to make up credits. It will be held at Patrick Henry, Monday, June 28, 2010 to Friday, August 6, 2010. Applications are available in the Counseling office, on the PHHS website, and at the end of this newsletter. Summer school is based on a first-come, first served basis to students who need to make up (2) or more core classes. There will be (1) six week session. Students will have the opportunity to make up (2) core subjects and/or take an online APEX Credit Recovery course. All applications should be returned to the Counseling office including applications for the students who plan on attending another high school for Summer School. Transportation will not be provided during Summer School. If you have any questions, please contact your student's counselor. SENIORS: Scholarship applications are winding down for the 09/10 school year. Please check the Naviance weblink, the Bulletin or the Counseling office for any "last minute" scholarship opportunities. Students: If you need to make a course change for the 2010/2011 school year, please contact your counselor immediately. Course changes will not occur after the first day of school unless an error has been made on the course schedule. IMPORTANT DATES FROM COUNSELING (Please check the PHHS website for details) AP Exams Monday, May 3, 2010 - Friday, May 14, 2010 Please check PHHS website and/or AP teachers/counseling office for times and locations. Tuesday, May 11, 2010 California High School Exit Exam (English) makeup exams for 10th grade students and any 12th grade student who has not passed the exam. Wednesday, May 12, 2010 California High School Exit Exam (Math) makeup exams for 10th grade students and any 12th grade student who has not passed the exam. Tuesday, June 1, 2010 Naviance 9th -11th Grade Portfolio Assignments are due. Senior Awards Night: Thursday, June 10, 2010 7:00 pm GYM JUNIORS: SAT Exam Dates: ACT Exam Dates: May 1, 2010 June 12, 2010 June 5, 2010 The Counseling staff would like to thank the following parents for volunteering and assisting in the Counseling office; we truly appreciate all of your help! Marion Spence, Lisa Cantor THANK YOU! Patriot Newsletter Page 5 HEALTH NEWS: Patrick Henry has a Student Assistance Program, which is available to all students. The program provides support groups, which are facilitated by trained staff. Groups are designed to help students improve communication skills, self-concept, and function more effectively in society by recognizing their responsibilities. Some of the groups have a focus: Grief Group, Self Esteem, Family Change, Social Skills, and Drug and Alcohol information groups. Others are more general and deal with issues that are important to High School Students: relationships with friends, families, teachers, conflict resolution, etc. Students may be referred to this program by parents, teachers or they may refer themselves. Groups are currently in progress and will continue until the end of May. Questions can be directed to the Nurse, Susan Efting 619- 286-0452. WILDERNESS FIRST AID: Fifteen students and two staff members completed this program and will receive certification. The program is American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid. This class is intended to prepare the individual for a situation where advanced medical help will be delayed for several hours. Wilderness First Aid is designed to prepare the First Aid Giver the tools necessary to evaluate an emergency situation, give immediate care, check for resources and decide how to evacuate, if necessary, to provide more advanced medical care in the case that help is delayed. Each student received a medical back pack with some supplies as well as a list of suggested items to be placed in the bag. The 15 students that participated are in the Bio Medical Pathways Program. Stephanie Baron (teacher), Suzi Stone (American First Aid Instructor) and the Nurse will be facilitating the training. STUDENT TO STUDENT: The following students have been selected to participate in the Student to Student program for 2009-2010. Returning Members: Joanna Kaitlyn Blair, Natalie Ann Boyd, Erin Fink, Renee Keven, Alexandra Kichayeva, Leigh Martin, Meagan Mcleod, Delaney Moghanian, Rasa Rafie Amanda Spendlove, Ortal Shaitrit, Daniel Straub, Kyle Thorstenson and Aryana Vahidi. New Members: Katie Aiello, Cameron Andrew, Aaron Barranco, Jessica Berg, Lacey Fairchild, Cherise Goode, Veronica Lua, Alanna Martin, Chris Ricario, Danielle Sanchez, Nancy Sokhis, Shahri Taylor, Jordan Trinh and Devereaux Watson. These Students have been trained to present smoking awareness programs to all 5th, 7th and 9th grade students in our feeder schools and other private or district schools who request the program. The 9th Grade PE Classes saw the program in February. We will continue to do presentations throughout the month of May. This will be the twelfth year the program has been available. PEER MEDIATORS: The Peer Mediators for 2009-2010 are: Returning Students: Michael Barellano, Heaven Haile, Brandon Schuller and Devereaux Watson. New Peer Mediators: Marlee Compton, Cambria Craig, Bronte Daniels, Eterly Jimeniz, Kelsey Johnson, Robin Kwok, Jesse Leon, Ortal Shaitrit, Amanda Sobkowiak, Amanda Strohauer, Kyle Thorstenson and Clara Townsend. Second semester the Peer Mediators will be available every period of the school day to assist other students with difficulties they may be having in school, present health programs in the classroom and serve as mediators to help students resolve conflicts. Health Presentations for second semester will include: Teen Relationship Violence in April and HIV in May. BLUE SLIPS – LEAVING CAMPUS EARLY Please notify the Nurse's Office at least 24 hours in advance to request a medical blue slip, we prefer written notice. Patriot Newsletter Page 6 Medical Blue slips must be picked up in the Nurse's office the day of your appointment; they will not be delivered to the classroom. If the blue slip is not picked up, please be prepared to go to the classroom to get your student. If your student leaves school without a Blue Slip, he/she will be marked truant. Even if the parent has called, the student still needs to pick it up! Parents cannot excuse their student after he/she has left campus. If you are sick, call your parents from the Nurse's Office; cell phones are not allowed in class nor are they to be used during instructional time or during passing period. Requests for Blue Slips will NOT be honored on the following days unless there is a verifiable medical appointment and that information is presented to the Nurse's Office for verification. Any testing days (Finals, AP, STAR Testing, etc.) Fridays prior to Saturday Dances Fridays or any day before holidays/vacations All personal, family emergencies or requests other than medical must have a parent/guardian come to the office to make the request with the Vice Principal. TAKING MEDICATION WHILE AT SCHOOL If you plan on taking a pain reliever i.e. Tylenol, Advil, please bring your own supply. We will keep it locked up in the Health Office with you name on it. We have a limited amount on hand for emergencies only. We will continue to notify you if your student should need Tylenol, Motrin or Ibuprofen at school. If you need to take a prescription medicine you will need to keep it in the Nurse's Office. You cannot keep it in your backpack. If you will be taking prescription medicine on a daily basis, you will need to pick up a medication form and have your doctor fill it out. Medication must be in its original container, no zip-lock bags. Do not send your child to school if he/she has a fever (measured greater than 100 degrees with a thermometer) or is too ill to pay attention in class. Please remember attending school on a daily basis is important for your student's success. Try to schedule Dental and Medical appointments after school. We really appreciate your help in following the guidelines. HEALTHY FAMILIES AND MED-CAL FOR FAMILIES Information regarding this program and other medical resources can be picked up in the Nurse's Office. EMERGENCY INFORMATION: Parents be sure your student's emergency information is updated. Health problems, which may affect your student's school performance, should be discussed with the nurse. Please be sure we have current home, work and emergency numbers. Thank you for your help. Susan Efting RN, School Nurse Patriot Newsletter Page 7 PHHS PARTNERS IN EDUCATION PHHS has formed partnerships with 15 San Diego County companies/organizations. Our partners provide wonderful opportunities for our students. The PHHS Partners in Education are: San Diego Mesa College, East County YMCA, Kiwanis Club of Grantville-Allied Gardens, US Navy, US Army, Mission Valley Rotary Club, Rick Engineering, Mission Times Courier, Chase Bank – Lake Murray Branch, San Diego Film Commission, The San Carlos Library, Murray Lampert Construction, San Diego State University Department of Geography/GeoTech, Woodstock Pizza and Kyocera International. Businesses interested in becoming a Henry High School Partner in Education – please contact Ms. Yvonne Walden, Employer Outreach Specialist, Patrick Henry High School, (619) 286-7700 ext. 2233 or email@example.com. PHHS partners have been very active with the school! The Kiwanis of Granville-Allied Gardens hosts a PHHS student of the month every month! This is a wonderful opportunity for PHHS students to receive official recognition for their hard work! Rick Engineering, one of PHHS longest-standing partners, is very active once again this year and can be seen all over campus! Rick Engineering has a staff member acting as a mentor for the PHHS ACE (Architecture, Construction and Engineering) Mentoring program as well. ACE meets after school here at Henry – 28 students are involved and 10 mentors from local engineering, architecture and construction firms. Rick Engineering also continues to be a very active participant on the PHHS Engineering Academy Advisory Board. San Diego Mesa College and Rick Engineering were key participants in the 5th annual PHHS Engineering, Math and Science Career Exploration Fair. Mesa College Engineering department has participated in the Career Exploration Fair every year since we started the Career Fair! PHHS is pleased to announce that we have entered a new partnership with Woodstock's Pizza! Woodstock's Pizza opened its first California restaurant in 1985 near SDSU. They now have a location in Pacific Beach and 3 other southern California locations. They were voted Best Pizza in San Diego in 2004 (AOL City Guide). We are very happy about this partnership! Woodstock's Pizza got right on board and catered our Healthcare Pathways dinner in March! We are building a "partnership wall" in the main office where you will be able to view information about each partner and see the partnership plaques. On May 5, we will celebrate our wonderful partners' contributions to education at the annual SDCS Community Relations event at SeaWorld. We greatly value the wonderful contributions our partners have made! Businesses interested in becoming a Henry High School Partner in Education – please contact Ms. Yvonne Walden, Employer Outreach Specialist, Patrick Henry High School, (619) 286-7700 ext. 2233 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Patriot Newsletter Page 8 School-to-Career * School-to-Career * School-to-Career * School-to-Career PATRICK HENRY HIGH EMPLOYER OUTREACH PHHS students: Come visit our Employer Outreach Specialist, Mrs. Walden in Room #11 of the Main Office. Her hours are 7:30 am – 3:45 pm. Looking for a part-time job, internship, job shadow, ROP course, community service and/or volunteer opportunity, or help with career exploration or resume? See Mrs. Walden or go to the PHHS website and click on "Departments" and then "Employer Outreach Specialist". PHHS Career Exploration Fairs: We had a Career Exploration and Resource Fair for Seniors in the PHHS Gymnasium on 4/28/10! Over 50 exhibitors participated. Exhibitors were representatives from various companies who were currently hiring and other resources including the Registrar of Voters, Money Management International, the "When You Become 18" presentation by DLA Piper, as well as in-college programs that assist students while they are students in college. Private, vocational schools were represented as were several apprenticeship programs. We greatly appreciate the volunteer exhibitors who took the time out to help inspire our students! All seniors attended. Job Shadows: Many students have been on job shadows already this year! A job shadow allows a student to see what a career professional does on a day-to-day basis by shadowing for 2-6 hours while that professional is performing his/her job duties. In that way, the student can get more of an understanding of a career. Contact Mrs. Walden if you would like more information. We have had several health-care related job shadows for students this year. Internships: We have a number of PHHS students working in paid or unpaid internships in the areas of graphic arts, engineering, GIS, culinary arts, and healthcare. Applications for summer internship programs have pretty much closed with the exception of the Reuben H. Fleet internships. I am working with a limited number of students to try to set up unpaid internships for the summer. Upcoming Events: Career guest speakers in Healthcare Pathways, Teaching Academy, Engineering Academy: now through June, 2010 PHHS Healthcare Pathways students tour UCSD Medical Center, 5/21/10 PHHS Healthcare Pathways students – Hip replacement surgery viewing – 5/14/10. PHHS Healthcare Pathways students – Vascular surgery viewing - TBA Community Service: Community service is a requirement at PHHS. Need ideas on where to volunteer? Visit the Volunteer San Diego website at: www.volunteersandiego.org School-to-Career * School-to-Career * School-to-Career * School-to-Career Patriot Newsletter Page 9 CSF News The following seniors have earned Sealbearer status from the California Scholarship Federation. To be Sealbearers, students must have earned membership in CSF for at least four semesters since their sophomore year, including first semester in senior year. Membership requires that students meet CSF's strong academic standards (points are awarded only for A's and B's; D's and F's disqualify a candidate) and perform community service. We are proud of our CSF Sealbearers: Matt Abrams Almaz Ali Ana Bravo-Rodriguez Tanya Camper Michael Converse-Rath Ashley Cook Adrianna Elihu Cheyenne Fairchild Cherise Goode Jordan Hart Arthur Huynh Rebecca Koppel Doris Le Mimi Li Delaney Moghanian Kathryn Mogk Mastaneh Nikravesh Louis Nguyen Scott Ridout Jacob Robertson Anna Simpson Tess Thaler Christine Thiem Avianca Torres Priscila Vuong Michelle Widjaja Taylor Winchell Patriot Newsletter Page 10 MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND MAKE YOUR SUMMER PLANS AROUND THESE IMPORTANT REGISTRATION DATES!! DAY DATE TIME EVENT Tuesday August 24 8:00-11:00A; 1-2:30P New Student Enrollment Wednesday August 25 8:00-11:00A Freshman Registration – A-L Thursday August 26 8:00-11:00A Freshman Registration – M-Z Thursday August 26 1:00-2:30P New Student Enrollment Friday August 27 8:00-11:00A Sophomore Registration Monday August 27 8:00-11:00A Junior Registration Monday August 30 8:00-11:00A LINK CREW/Patriot Camp Tuesday August 31 8:00-11:00A Senior Registration Tuesday August 31 1:00-2:30P New Student Enrollment Wednesday September 1 1:00-2:30P New Student Enrollment All students should plan to attend Registration on their designated dates above. Registration is grade-level specific so students will not be able to switch to a different day. A packet of information and forms will be mailed to your homes early in July. Newly enrolled students should also attend Registration but may bypass the first three stations. Registration involves submitting required district forms, verifying your residency, receiving your school ID card, making desired purchases like an ASB sticker, a discounted ticket to the Welcome Back Dance in September, yearbook, and PE clothes, receiving your draft class schedule for the new school year and your textbooks. Also, this is the ideal time for returning students to clear up any school debts to start the year off right! Patriot Camp is a fun and informative orientation for all new students to Patrick Henry which includes a tour to acquaint you with the campus so your first day of school is easier for you. The purchase of an ASB Sticker, which is mandatory for all athletes who wish to obtain a letter, provides discounts for student activities throughout the year. This includes dances, selected sporting events, the purchase of a yearbook and entitles the student to a free PHHS Student Planner. Student Planners, which are optional, will be sold for $2 otherwise. We welcome parent volunteers to help us at the above events. In fact, 25 parents are needed each registration day. We provide snack bags for our volunteers and instructions @ each station. Also, students of parent volunteers may start their registration process @ 7:45 am before the rest of their class begins as a token of our appreciation for your help. That's right - no standing in long lines! So please, if you are available to help any or all of these days, contact our parent volunteer coordinator, Mary Vencill at email@example.com who will be able to work out a registration/volunteer schedule with you. Questions about Registration? Contact Tracy Williams, Supervising Administrative Assistant @ firstname.lastname@example.com. Students who do not attend Registration in August will meet in the amphitheater the first day of school to register before going to their first period class. Patriot Newsletter Page 11 \\0336A -DFP01A \Users\136654\My Documents\PHHS Documents\Newsletter May 2010\YPF_jpg_files\YPF.jpg PATRICK HENRY TAKES HOME 3RD PLACE HONORS AT DISTRICT COMPETITION Jordan Robertson – PAO Patrick Henry's award winning NJROTC Patriot Battalion hosted this year's San Diego Unified School District JROTC Youth Physical Fitness Competition. Fondly known as the Cadet Challenge, JROTC Units from twelve high schools within the District met to compete in the Patrick Henry High School Naval JROTC's Youth Physical Fitness Competition, or as it is more fondly known: The schools in attendance included Lincoln, Crawford, San Diego, Serra, Hoover, and Point Loma High Schools. The competition tested cadets on their athleticism according to the standards of the Presidential Fitness Exam. Each school fielded both a boys and girls team. All participants completed a series of events that included: sit-ups, push-ups, shuttle runs, and the basketball throw. In order to determine a winner the individual results of each cadet combined, thus producing individual team and school scores. The Patrick Patriot Newsletter Page 12 Henry boy's team, included Seniors Anthony Lacey, Jacob Halladay, and Troy Leak, Junior Niko Rounds and Sophomore Michael Gould-Moberg. In the boy's push-up event, the Patriots placed third, racking up an amazing 307 team push-ups, while Morse High School took first with 357 push-ups. Sophomore Michael Gould-Moberg led the team with 69 push-ups and had this to say: ""I really enjoyed how they (the events) were run; it really gave a better feeling of accomplishment to me and the other competitors." The shining moment for the Patriot boy's was the 2000 meter relay run, their superb effort, manifested in a team relay time of 5.16, securing them a first place in the event an as a result greatly contributed to their overall third place finish. The women's team, made up by Junior Yesenia Hernandez and Sophomores Marisol Villanueva, Kimberly Zaldivar, Adria Jones, and Michelle Aguilar. They too had an impressive showing matching the boys in their overall 3rd Place finish.. Marisol Villanueva contributed a team leading 52 push-ups to the team's total 165. The Patriot girls finished third in sit-ups with a team total of 351, outperforming their male counterparts. Kimberly Zaldivar led the team with 83 sit-ups. Michelle Aguilar's stellar throw of 15 yard 23 inches allowed the Patriots to come away second in the basketball throw event. In another shining moment, the Patriot girls took second place in their 2000 meter relay race with a time of 6.41. With each team taking a third place trophies the Patriot Battalion was also able to capture the third place overall trophy for the entire competition. This success propels Patrick Henry within reaching distance of a Stillwell competition victory. Awarded at the Brigade's Annual Pass and Review. The Stillwell Trophy acknowledges the successful culmination of the entire year's competitions. Placing for the award is determined by a series of drill meets held and competed in throughout the year by the thirteen JROTC's that make up the local Brigade. Patrick Henry's has been moving up in the ranks and their third place Cadet Challenge finish leaves them currently in fourth place and within striking distance of the award. The final results are to be decided on May 1st when the Patriot Battalion participates in the final Drill Meet competition. Regardless of the results Patrick Henry Commanding Officer and Cadet Challenge team member, Troy Leak, is still proud of his cadets: "I'm proud of the team and the individual effort they put forth. In the future, I know their efforts will pay off, as they take the competition to the national level. While I myself may be graduating, I have faith that the Patriots will go far with the momentum we've built this year." MSgt Bricke, Patrick Henry noted after the event that this was "a great showcase for the students, it gives them an opportunity to see that the demanding PE activities they participate in during the school week do pay off…I am so proud of them for taking home both individual and team honors and representing their school so well." Patriot Newsletter Page 13 The Color Guard Team has ended their Winterguard Season with a great finish! After their 6 regular season competitions, they ended up with five 1st Place wins and one 2nd Place win. At their Championship performance last Saturday night, the team won 2nd Place in their division out of 15 color guards and each team member received a Silver Medal for their accomplishment. Of the 92 high school color guards that competed in their Regional A Class across Southern California, our Patrick Henry High School Color Guard had the 4th highest score out of the 92 color guards. The hard work of the 15 girls and 2 boys on the team over the last 5 months has truly paid off! We are very proud of them! Look them up on youtube to see all of their performances this season. Matthew Kalal Director of Instrumental Music ASB News BEANIE/HAT DRIVE: Patrick Henry ASB is collecting NEW hats and beanies for cancer patients at San Diego's Children's Hospital. Collections Begin MAY 1st in Patrick Henry's Front Office and will continue until the end of the month!!! PHHS ASB is asking that all donations are submitted with attached contact information of the donors, so they can participate in a raffle at the end of May! PROM: The dance will be held at the Westin Hotel in Horton Plaza on June 5th from 7:30-11:30. Ticket Sales begin on May 12th, price to be determined SENIOR END OF THE YEAR ACTIVITIES: Graduation Rehearsal: June 17th 11:45-3:45 Graduation: June 18th The ceremony begins at 5 p.m. *****Seniors arrive at the amphitheater at 3pm!!!! Senior picnic: June 21st Seniors will enjoy an end of the year picnic and will pick up their hard earned diplomas!!! South Crown Point from 11:45- 3:45 Music News Congratulations to all the Patrick Henry singers! Our Bel Canto Ensemble went to the Chicago Heritage Festival in March and received a silver "excellent" rating and the Chamber Singers received a silver and a second place! The Women's Ensemble, our after school club, went to Music in the Parks recently and also received a silver "excellent". We are very proud of this year's students and their accomplishments. If you would like to hear these students in a wide range of music, plan on attending our annual Spring Concert and Broadway Night on Wednesday June 9th at 6:30pm in the cafetorium. I promise you a fun evening! Patriot Newsletter Page 14 The Finance Office can not accept any checks for the rest of the school year. Any money turned in, including club/athletic sales, candy fundraisers, yearbook sales, prom bids, senior picnic, book fines, and any money collected from students or parents for any reason, must be cash only or money order. Community of Change Clothing Bin You may have noticed the new big blue donation bin at the bottom of the school driveway entrance ramp. Community of Change is an organization doing its part to help increase the amount of textiles Americans recycle each year. The items donated in their drop boxes can be given a second chance and used by less fortunate families here and around the world. The drop off bin is emptied of any clothes and shoes every night. If you have any clothing items or shoes that you would like to donate, please bring them to the blue bin. 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The road terminus in Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is abuzz with activity.
Traders throng around the only available transport, hoping to get a lift into the town of Bukama, 650km away, where they will sell their goods.
Eugene, a truck driver, is one of the few truckers willing to risk the notorious road to Bukama. The bundles of goods are carefully positioned. To him, space is money.
The fees are based on the bulk of the goods and their weight. And it is non-negotiable.
"The road is really bad, that's why my transportation [fees] are so high. I need to make some money, so with any heavy bundle I charge 15 or 20,000 francs," Eugene says.
"I need the money to buy another truck. The vehicles last for maybe three, four or five years. But it could break down in a month, or a year or two, you never know."
The road to Bukama is merciless and takes a heavy toll on the trucks. Many have clocked more than a million kilometres. Eugene's truck is relatively new. It has only notched up 700,000 kilometres.
His insurance is his driver, Domingo. Eugene pays him a small fortune - $300 a trip. That is three times the average salary in the DRC.
Domingo is undoubtedly worth his wages. He is considered one of the best drivers around and after using the road for 10 years, he knows it well.
Domingo loads his truck with 170 litres of reserve fuel. There are no petrol stations in the middle of the bush.
As additional income, Domingo has sold off 10 spots on the top of his truck to passengers. There is no bus service between Lubumbashi and Bukama, so he gets to decide on the fees. He charges $20 one way.
Long road ahead
Domingo estimates that the journey to Bukama will take four days. That is four days of torture for those who have put their trust in Eugene's truck, nicknamed the phacochere or warthog after the animal that lives in the bush.
For the first 50km the road is paved. The warthog trundles along at a steady 40kph. But then the road turns into a dirt track. No more town, just villages, and the average speed drops to barely 20kph.
As unbelievable as it is now, the road to Bukama was actually paved some 40 years ago. Nature, in the form of tropical rains and furnace-like heat, have since repossessed the ground following decades of neglect.
They manage to cover 80km after six hours on the road, before stopping for some food at the last village before the real challenges begin.
"You think this is bad? Just wait, you'll see, it gets much worse," Eugene says. "A driver has to be careful, an accident can happen any time. The slightest risk, the slightest lapse or distraction and bang … you'll have an accident for sure."
The first difficulties soon appear. The rainy season has ended but the downpours have left the road with huge holes filled with mud. Domingo tries to manoeuvre the 15-tonne truck carefully through the wide potholes.
"It's a hard way to make a living," says Eugene. "I take huge risks whenever I buy a truck. With these kinds of road it doesn't matter if the trucks are new or second-hand. Everything is unpredictable, even the lifespan of a truck in conditions like these.
"The truck can break up after just two trips. Even with the best driver, you're always just one step from disaster."
The truck has fallen way behind schedule almost from the start. They should have covered 300km but have made just 150km so far. So Eugene and Domingo decide to drive through the night, despite the risks.
"We've never driven this part at night because it's quite a risk. Trucks can easily get stuck here. We've pushed our luck along these 7km, but we owe it to our customers to make up the delay," says Eugene. "We never drive after 6pm usually, it's for their sake this time."
The truck has 500km more to go before reaching Bukama. This stretch of the road is dotted with potholes as deep as three metres.
On the tougher stretches of the road, Domingo asks the passengers to get off the truck to reduce the load. The truck is overloaded and, more worryingly, unbalanced by the huge amount of goods it is transporting. It could tip over at any moment on the uneven surface.
Mired in mud
Once on its way, Domingo does not stop driving for fear of the vehicle getting bogged down in the mud.
"Life here is all about suffering. Look at the state of the road. It's like this every day. All we do is suffer," says one of the passengers.
"The truck goes ahead and we have to follow on foot. The road gets eroded more and more. You, white man, when you go home tell them to help rebuild our roads."
The passengers have to trek for 7km before being able to board the truck again.
Over the next few days Domingo and his crew do their utmost to prevent the truck from getting bogged down. The track is in such a bad state that it takes Eugene's truck all day to cover just 25km. They left Lubumbashi nine days ago and have only covered 250km. They still have 400km to go.
However, after 300km of potholes and dozens of hours of being shaken, there is an unwelcome surprise. The truck loses a key component of its suspension, which breaks loose.
The crew has been trying to fix the problem for five hours. Eugene had expected the journey to take four days but now has to face the fact that they have been on the road for 12 days and are barely halfway to their destination.
The voyage is turning into a nightmare. The truck moves along at a snail's pace. There is a traffic jam in the middle of the bush. A truck has been stuck for three days and the driver has unloaded all its cargo in a desperate effort to extricate his vehicle.
Domingo tries to bypass the obstruction. Any feelings of solidarity with the trapped driver are put aside as he tries to avoid getting bogged down himself. Galvanised by Domingo's success, other truckers chance their luck.
But a few kilometres down the road there are another dozen trucks, all of them trapped in the mire. One truck has broken down and has to be moved. Out in the bush it is all a matter of being resourceful.
Everyone offers their own, bizarre solution. Eventually, a plan is hatched. Eugene is concerned that some of the passengers have not had any food. Some trucks have been stuck there for nearly two weeks.
Despite their best efforts, Eugene, Domingo and the rest of the drivers remain stuck in the mud for another two weeks.
A journey that should have taken four days, ends up taking a month. One month to cover the 650km to Bukama.
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Other alternatives
This OS emulator has the ability of acting as a mobile phone on your desktop, but there are also other alternatives with similar features that may suit your needs as well. One of them is , which is an Android emulator for your PC.
On the other hand, there are other kind of emulators which imitate old arcade games from recreational rooms and take them to your computer, as Mame32.
KEmulator Lite 0.9.8 Features
This emulator includes the following features:
- Enjoy playing your mobile Java games in your computer
- Take snapshots easily while you're playing
- Includes other mobile features and characteristics such as the keypad
- Record everything you make in AVI format and reproduce it afterwards
- Possibility of using 3D and 2D graphics
- Adjust every key mapping
- Uninstaller included
If you're interested in reading more information about it, you can do it here
KEmulator Lite is a utility which runs Java games from your mobile directly to your computer, as it emulates your mobile OS. With this tool you will play any kind of file type thanks to its compatibility.
- Great support
- Multiple graphic engines
- Video recorder
- Image capture
- Not user friendly
for test my jar files play on my computer and to make an test a personnal creation of programme java with J2ME . because i like programmation .
This application is to be used for games and graphics,also for editing files and programmes installed on device as a way to getting the best out of capacities and programm run.
saints row 2 mobile java game that was released in 2008 and you cant get it now unless through an emulator in which im trying to do now jsdn
Playing games and other applications that I am using on my first phone nokia 6680, well, that all, just need to completed this chars left, haha
I will use this program to play teamobi.com avatar world online (AWO) java game on personal computer and enjoy the benefits of the game on pc
i can play cellphone games like real football and asphalt released by gameloft that i love for mobile phones on laptops and personal computers.
all s diferent ad make me smile whe a download something i need, please dont sell because youre the right page, and speed, care your pc and is avalible
Use your computer to play any java games without even installing them
By Mugambi Irene
On Monday, April 6, 2015
Kemulator Lite is an application for windows and advanced mobile phones, This application is used to play jave games and applications without actually installing them. Kemulator Lite emulates mobile operating systems thus making it possible to operate. To work, choose the phone model you want to emulate, load the application and it opens in the programs window and then you can control it with your keyboard, or a screen keyboard. Kemulator Lite supports different graphic engines like the 2D and 3D and with this compatibility you can run many games even the complicated ones. It also has an option to capture video making it possible to save programs sequence in Avi format. This program is very ideal and it acts like a mobile phone on the PC with the power to save your games images.It is highly recommended since it has many advantages than the disadvantages. It runs java games from mobile to PC and it is very compatible. Game lovers go for Kemulator Lite.
- It is very high compatible
- Its performance is very high
- It has many graphics options
- It has video and image capture
- Does not have a very accessible interface
It Is More Fun Playing Our Java Games in a Wider
By Pablo Conde Ferrer
On Tuesday, July 15, 2014
If you are a Java games or Java application lover, and you want to run these applications in your computer, the KEmulator Lite is definitely what you've been looking for. Now you can enjoy playing all these mobile Java games in your desktop computer, and you are also enabled to run some mobile application in your computer like Opera Mini for instance.
The best thing about KEmulator Lite is that you are allowed to customize the resolution of your game and run it in full screen. So, we can enjoy more playing game in a wider screen. Also, the first time I've tried to run Opera Mini in KEmulator Lite, I was totally shocked, it was blazing fast.
I've already tried three different emulators that can run Java application and games, all those three emulators can do the same thing, but the performance are somehow differently with one another depending in the needs of the users. I must say that KEmulator Lite is the best among those applications. Thanks for making this application, now, I'm enjoying a lot playing my java games in my PC.
- You can adjust the resolution of your game
- It is a good emulator for java application
- It needs a higher RAM


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Riad chic privatisé piscine&WIFIMorocco, Marrakesh-Tensift-Al Haouz, Marrakesh
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Space where guests can cook their own meals
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Poussez la porte du Riad Moor et vivez une expérience unique le temps d'un week-end ou d'une semaine, les joies de se retrouver dans un petit palais oriental.
Le Riad articulé autour d'un patio doté d'une piscine est un espace ou il fait bon se retrouver en famille ou entre amis, offrant tous le confort d'une maison privative, tout en gardant un aménagement chic traditionnel dans une ambiance calme, animé ou festive en fonction des évènements ou des heures de la journée.
Ses six chambres climatisées, fraiche en été et chaudes en hiver conjuguent confort contemporain et architecture traditionnelle pouvant accueillir jusqu'à 12 personnes.
Bénéficiant toutes d'une salle de bain et de toilettes privatives, elles ont fait l'objet d'une décoration personnalisée dans lesquelles l'artisanat marocain est omniprésent.
Une cuisinière est votre disposition pour préparer vos petits déjeuners et repas à votre convenance suivant une liste de menus variés (petit déjeuner 4€ par personne et par jour, dîner 15€ par personne).
Vous pourrez aussi choisir d'effectuer vos achats alimentaires vous-même et vous servir de la cuisine entièrement équipé mise à votre disposition.
Le Riad se situe à 4 minutes à pied de la célèbre place Jemaa-El-Fna.
Après avoir quitté l'effervescence des souks et emprunté le Derb Dabachi vous arriverez dans cette petite ruelle calme et charmante, qu'est le Derb Dalia.
Le Riad est un havre de paix tout juste rénové, avec une touche de modernité dans un environnement traditionnel.
Vous vous sentirez particulièrement bien et chez vous, après une journée animé dans les souks de la médina ou encore en visite dans la région.
Vous pourrez alors, à votre guise profiter d'un moment privilégié de détente dans les salons du patio, vous délasser et vous rafraichir dans la piscine ou bien encore contempler depuis la terrasse panoramique la ville rouge et la superbe vue offerte par l'Atlas.
Le riad est doté de tous les services de confort dont vous aurez envie, tel que l'internet en wifi, la TV par satellite (TNT, chaines internationales…), coffre…
Le riad est situé au cœur de la médina de Marrakech (vieille ville) à 4 minutes à pied de la place Jemaa El Fna.
Facile d'accès en taxi pour partir découvrir les environs de Marrakech, la vallée de l'Ourika, le jardin Majorelle.....
Nombreux musées et monuments historique a proximité du riad ainsi que les souks !
Vie nocturne très animé à Gueliz (nouvelle ville) et un choix de restaurant des plus 'branché' au plus traditionnel.
Petits déjeuners: 4€ par personne et par jour.
Transfert aéroport: 20€ par trajet pour un minibus de 8 places ou 40€ par trajet si plus de 8 personnes.
Dîners: 15€ par personne pour un menu typique Marocain.
Petits déjeuners: 4€ par personne et par jour à régler sur place.
Transfert aéroport/Riad: 20€ par trajet pour un minibus de 8 places ou 40€ par trajet pour deux minibus si plus de 8 personnes, à régler sur place.
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Beautiful Riad in the middle of the crowded Medina! Had a great time with the family. Will recommend to my friends!
As a group of 10 girls this Riad was perfect. Very good location 5 min walk from main square, 20 from the airport, and a beautiful peaceful Riad with plenty of space. Rachid visited daily and organised all transfers and any day trips that we wanted to do whilst there. The Riad was cleaned and tidied every day and the provided food was delicious. Overall we felt very lucky to stay in such a well kept and fantastic Riad. Plus fast wifi!!
I stayed here with a group of eight friends for a hen party. The riad is stunning and I can't thank Christel and Rachid for all their help before and during the stay.
The riad is beautifully decorated, very spacious and right in the heart of the medina. Christel answered all our questions before and Rachid and Mohamad were on hand to help throughout our stay. They arranged for Marika to cook for us at the riad, stocked up the fridge with drinks, guided us through the souks, suggested where to go out, booked taxis and even helped us to arrange tours all for very reasonable prices. So much so we decided to eat far more in the riad than expected because it was such good value for money and the food was so good.
All the rooms are beautiful with plenty of space to socialise – the roof terrace is great fun and if it gets too hot you can take a dip in the plunge pool downstairs. The location is very handy and in working distance to the main square, restaurants and the souks.
They did absolutely everything we could have asked for and it meant the trip was so enjoyable – as a group of eight girls going through the souks, their help was invaluable and very hassle free. I have never been so well looked after.
Nous sommes partis début juin 2015 avec une famille de 8 personnes dans ce beau et grand riad juste à côté de la place et en plein coeur du souk. Il est décoré avec goût et le personnel est adorable.
Si nous avons une suggestion à faire, cela serait de rafraichir la peinture et d'avoir un accueil personnalisé (jus de fruit de bienvenu, corbeille de fruits, petite pâtisserie...) Cela serait parfait !
Had a fabulous time with friends at this spacious Riad just a few minutes walk from the main square. Rachid was there when we arrived and continued to help us throughout our four day stay with shopping and bookings for restaurants and trips out. Every house should have a Rachid! Would recommend getting a meal cooked by Malika the housekeeper as it was delicious. The Riad was in very good order and we had no problems with anything. Very much enjoyed relaxing on the terrace at the end of the day. Thank you for an enjoyable stay.
Myself and 10 friends from NYC stayed at Christel's RIAD for 4 night in May 2015. The feeling was unanimous: we could not have been happier with our decision to stay in this riad.
Christel is a very nice and helpful host. She answered all my questions prior to arrival in a timely manner. She was even kind enough to answer other questions about Morocco (i.e. where to exchange money) and to suggest some tours for us. She arranged airport transfers for all of us (we came in on 3 separate flights). Drivers were waiting for us when we landed.
The Riad is beautiful and is an excellent value. It sleeps 12 people comfortably. Its perfect for a big group of people. There is a nice dining area, a great kitchen, living room, lounge area and small pool on the bottom floor. The middle floor has most of the bedrooms. The third floor has one bedroom and a roof deck. The roof deck is quite large and has some nice views of the city. The Riad is clean and comfortable. Most of the rooms have air conditioning that works. Beds were comfortable. All the bedrooms have toilets/showers. There are no doors to the bathrooms but this is true for most riads and it wasn't a big deal for us. If too many people are taking a shower at once the hot water can run out. The riad contains a safe which is convenient. WIFI works well. FYI: there is no local phone in the riad
The location of the Riad is fantastic. It is a 5-10 min walk to Jemaa el Fnaa. The walk itself is direct and takes you through many souks and shops. There are some supermarkets/delis right outside the riad which is nice to load up on groceries and water.
Christel asked us if we wanted to have her housekeeper cook breakfast each morning for an additional fee of 4 euro per person per day. We took her up on this offer and it was a great idea. Food was cooked by the time we woke up and the food was very good.
Christel's friend Rachid acted as our concierge while we were there. He was a great resource. He spoke enough English that we could communicate with him. He even gave us a tour (for a fee) of some of the tourist attractions in Marrakech. Word of advice: getting a tax cab in Marrakech can be difficult if you are not staying in a hotel. Taxi drivers in the main square will try to rip you off and become aggressive when trying to get you into their cab. My friends and I used Rachid/Christel for all our transportation because we trusted them. I would recommend arranging all your transportation/taxis with them.
Overall I would highly recommend this riad to anyone visiting Marrakech and wants to stay in a traditional riad in the medina. Its best for big groups
The pictures are amazing and yet they do not do justice to seeing it in person. The Riad is beyond incredible, each room is done perfectly with its own bathroom and decor, simply stunning. The Riad was spotless when we arrived. Christel is very accessible and very accommodating. Rachid, the manager, and Mohamad, one of the drivers, are both pleasant and accommodating as well. I rented out the entire Riad and it was like coming home to an oasis, could not be more pleased. I also suggest to have Marika cook breakfast everyday, it was a great way to start to the day, and she is as sweet as can be.
Location.... close to everything, I could not have picked a more perfect location, you can walk to New town, and the souks and the big market are a 5 minute walk, it was convenient to everything we wanted to do.
I will be staying here again, and have all ready referred this place to a couple friends, you will not be disappointed.
The experience went above and beyond anything I could have imagine, thank you so much for a wonderful experience!!!
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A more appropriate 'About Me' there has not been. lol But I'll enquire after you anyway.November 2012
No need to apologize for going on holiday. I hope it was a good one. I should apologize for *not* going on holiday. It might improve my temperament. I'll have to check out the vid. [I was a bit repetitious, so I deleted the extraneous stuff] 8-D Cheers!Juli 2012
Yeah, I too just heard of him the other day, but I already love his music! ^^ I think they've got the album on both grooveshark.com and spotify! :DJuli 2012
Have you heard Ed Askew's "Ask the Unicorn"? Fantastic Psychedelic Folk album...Juli 2012
Love your avatar. And you also have a nice custom selection of artists in your Library. Where does the photo in your "About Me" section come from? The actor looks familiar, but I can't place him. Cheers!Juli 2012
Finally got time to listen to "First utterance" properly while on vacation... it's an amazing album! Thanks for the recommendation :)Juni 2012
Top 20 for last 60 years...nice. Some very interesting selections and a good read. Cheers for making the effort. :-)Juni 2012
Thank you :) So, you got any tips on albums I might like? :)Juni 2012
I like your taste! :)Juni 2012
Sun Ra might indeed be a difficulut artist due to his huge catalogue. I guess it is a slow process of discovery and of one's own taste. I would say there are two approaches, either dive in head first into the chaos and start with albums like Space is the Place or Solar Myth approach 2, or start slowly with his more calm early and later work like Sound of Joy and Mayan Temples, or with Lanquidity. Good luck and fun!Mai 2012
DOWNLOAD IT!! =)Mai 2012
Thnx, they are the greatest of musicians! I second Fergalmc: where are your plays? :-)Mai 2012
Hail thee great Monarchs of song! Where are all your plays!? =OMai 2012
Folk rock. I wouldn't say I'm a fan of it except that I enjoy the songs I grew up with. Creedence Clearwater Revival, Alabama, that sort of thing. I'm really enjoying the blues rock revival lately with bands like Rival Sons, who sound like Led Zeppelin reincarnated, and The Black Keys, along with Mute Math. Manchester Orchestra is pretty awesome as well. If you like folk though and some acoustic, I might recommend Daisy McCrackin in addition to the bands I mentioned before.Mai 2012
That was my first time hearing Grizzly Bear. Last.fm is great for new music in that way. It was early morning and I wanted "soothing" radio, so they came up. Normally I might listen to Band of Horses for something on the mellow side. You know who has a really nice sound though is Victoria Hume. Sort of folksy and poetic.Mai 2012
Here's wishing you an beautiful day filled with enlightening thoughts and fruitful conversations.Mai 2012
Sweet! Glad to hear all is groovy in your world. And actually I think busy is a good thing, don't you?? At least for me it is, it semi keeps me out of trouble. ; ) No nothing special planned yet. Hopefully I can get in another little road trip though. Maybe in the Fall..I love love the Autumn. And it's such a perfect time to travel. How about you, anything planned??Mai 2012
Ok, this is effectively just going to be a list, because I'm currently waiting for my bike to be delivered. =P Including the bands I mentioned previously, in terms of 'proper' prog rock and similar, I'm a fan of Yes, Captain Beefheart, King Crimson, Can, ELO and Alan Parson's Project. I'd also count some of Toto in there, too. Towards the more metal end of the spectrum I'm a huge fan of Tool and also like Queensryche, Godspeed You Black Emperor!, A Perfect Circle and Kyuss. I'm also a big fan of some of the classic progressive dance acts; I'd class groups like Portishead and Massive Attack here, and artists such as Robert Miles and 808 State. In terms of DJs I'm a fan of, Tiësto, Paul van Dyk, Sasha and Deadmau5 would all be on the list, and some of Moby and Prodigy's stuff would definitely be in there too (I'm a fan of both in general). Of that little lot, I think you might enjoy Kyuss the most if you've never listened before, they were Josh Homme's first band. There we go...phew! =DMai 2012
Hiya! Just thought I'd pop over and see how you be? I be doing pretty ok. Busy, but thoroughly enjoying spring! : )Mai 2012
You know, I keep coming back to this question and it stymies me each time. =P I guess part of the problem is, what do you classify as prog, apart from the obvious pioneers? I listen to a few artists that have progressive elements involved in the music, in many different genres...it sounds a bit like a cop-out but I promise that it isn't!April 2012
Welcome to the show. Don't forget cake ma'am.April 2012
I think my first Kurt Vonnegut book was Cat's Cradle, and I would definitely recommend that for a start. But, Slaughter House Five is good, of course. Well, Murakami is kind of a romantic post-modernist which I really like. Plath's poetry is just beautiful, I don't even know what to do with her. Fitzgerald is a classic, very romantic, a lot of dialogue between people who are looking for something. Vonnegut is hilarious. I don't know what to say about Updike, I just really like him. Then Miranda July uses very interesting stories to get at lifes big questions. That's the most I can say really.April 2012
(this has taken me too long, you have likely forgotten all context for what i might say, for this, my apologies) i love tommy johnson because his voice is beautiful and awkward and sad and funny at once. recently my country blues favorites have been.. mississippi john hurt for his warmth, bukka white for his .. resilience, and sleepy john estes for his confidence and understanding. odetta is also worth a mention. she is powerful. do you mind if i ask why you don't have charts? i'm going mad with curiosityApril 2012
I do like me a bit of prog, yes! Early Genesis and Peter Gabriel, Rush, Pink Floyd being the obvious ones but prog-metal, specifically acoustic, is where my real interest lies. Isis, Pelican and Animals As Leaders are three favourites, and I think some of Opeth's work would qualify too. And thanks for the positivity! =)April 2012
Yea, history definitely helps to figure out complicated things such as politics. I'm just gonna name some authors so bare with me: Haruki Murakami, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Sylvia Plath, John Updike, Kurt Vonnegut, Miranda July and probably more but that's fine. How about you?April 2012
Weird, I have never had any desire to find out about transport networks but oh well. I guess it makes sense with your interests in politics, history, and geography. Other interests? What's that? Well, I study history but I think I use history mostly to get a background on culture's so I can find out more about the people and their preferences. Also, I read a lot of fiction but that's kind of the same category as film and music. Yea, I just found him the other day and he is quite good. There is a record, "Roy and Diz" which is both of them. I thought I found it online but I was incorrect.April 2012
Many thanks for friendship! We send warmest greetings from the Upper Valley!April 2012
Prog and chocolate muffins? Sounds faintly like heaven. Yes, it's a four-month contract basically up to the release of the title; I'm working for a video game studio in QA, so bug testing!April 2012
Also, Roy Eldridge is the man.April 2012
Well, I think it's interesting that you find that interesting. What about administrative divisions do you find interesting? You're not supposed to tell me you forgot about me, if I had feelings they would be hurt. But yea it's fine.April 2012
Riding a bike is easy...it's not crashing into stuff that's the tricky part. =P I trust you're well? My first week at work has officially been most excellent, culminating in an expensed booze-up last night! Fair knackered though, I appear to have forgotten what this work malarkey is actually like, and I had a long weekend previously back at home with friends, which is four hours each way. A nice four-day weekend and a four-day week though to ease myself back in with!April 2012
I think people like to have something or someone to look up to and if it wasn't America it would be some other place, China. I personally think everyone should like America though and I clearly have no bias. Ok, well that's where I live. Yea, that makes sense I just wasn't sure. What do you mean administrative divisions? Uhh, not really. I saw a comedian, Maria Bamford look here up if you don't know her, and I had class till 7 so I didn't really have a lot of time to party.April 2012
It's alright, we all know the real center of the universe is the U.S. so it's fine. Ok, Edinburgh is one of the two or three places I know in Scotland because a lot of smart people are from there and it has a good college. It sounds like a pretty interesting landscape at least, gives you things to think about. I am from Georgia, which is in the South, right above Florida, if you don't know. I really have no idea how much knowledge you may have of our geography. Yea, my birthday was last Monday. I'm no longer a teenager now, it's a nice feeling.April 2012
Hey you. Thanks for the fr. Hope you're having a fab weekend. : )April 2012
Live music is pretty great. It's usually worth it and more for whatever trouble you may have. Plus, it depends on the band. Sometimes crowds are going to attack you but most shows I go to everyone keeps their own space bubble. I apologize for my American foolishness, I assumed you lived in England but U.K doesn't really mean that. What part of the U.K are you from? Yea, that's pretty nice. I would usually do that but I feel like challenging myself more which is challenging.März 2012
Watching those movies can only make you a better person. I don't know how much better but better. Uhh, I don't know. I'm not going to many shows except for St. Vincent in May. I haven't seen her in over two years so I'm pretty excited. Besides that my semester is finishing up so I have many work and I'm looking for an apartment. How about you?März 2012
Grace has hardly ever been something I was accused of, so I wouldn't worry too much on that score. ;) I do however plan to buy a new bike at some point, as that's more practical for me too. Perhaps you could do some sort of crossover, railway-inspired haiku and literature? =PMärz 2012
No I haven't, but it fer sure intrigues me. I love anything that has that 'old world' feel and charm to it. And yeah it is def pretty here. The country-side can be from one extreme to the next. It's very rugged yet very mellow & so is the weather, lol. But there are a lot of very clear brilliant blue sky days! : )März 2012
Cheers, it actually feels quite good, warm and fuzzy to be using my skills to foil the 'capitalist pigs' that I was working for only a couple of years ago. =P I was never into running either, but since I was diagnosed with diabetes I needed something a bit more focussed, exercise-wise. I've been doing my own variation on the 'Couch to 5km' programme, so lots of interval training basically; quite a gentle introduction in many ways. A friend of mine has gone from doing no exercise at all to running a half marathon in nine months! Yeah, English at A-level was as far as I ever wanted to take it; too airy-fairy and existential, both for language and literature, beyond a certain point. I have two friends though that are doing PhD's in it though, so clearly some people enjoy it! ;)März 2012
Thank you! Mmhm I think they are too. I live in the US at the edge of the Rocky Mountains. Clear fresh high altitude mountain air, mmm! ;p I see you are half way around the world. : )März 2012
Let's see..."Babe I'm Gonna Leave You" ~ "Going To California" & "Tangerine" are the three I'm mostly hooked on by LZ, lol. And, oh yeah those other albums by Pink Floyd have some very groovy songs on them too! : )März 2012
Well, I definitely recommend it then. The soundtrack has my bloody valentine and the jesus and mary chain on it but it's also an excellent movie. Yea, I would agree that his earlier stuff is better but when I have to pick an album, hands down what's goin on. Otis Redding is the man. Try a little tenderness is one of my favorite songs. Stevie Wonder is good at music so it's hard to pick from his albums. The stop motion you saw is probably from Baby Snakes but you should definitely watch all of it. It's really strange but it's Frank Zappa so it's awesome.März 2012
Thanks! Yeah those musical choices were greatly influenced by my two older brothers. I don't really have a fave album by either of them, I usually just pick and choose specific fave songs. I'm addicted to a few of Led Zep's, lol. Although Pink Floyd's 'The Wall' is prolly my fave by them...I see you like some of the older 'quality' stuff. Nice! : ))März 2012
All of the things you mentioned are good things. I like the Smiths although not as much as most people, most people seem to be really into them. Cocteau Twins, My Bloody Valentine, and the Jesus and Mary Chain are all cool. Have you seen Lost in Translation? Double Nickels on the Dime is definitely one of the best post-punk albums ever. Well, for Marvin Gaye I have to say What's Going On is my favorite but I really like United as well and basically all of his stuff. MY favorite Stevie Wonder album is probably My Cherie Amour, also Innvervisions and the Jazz Soul of little Stevie Wonder. Yea, I love Hots Rats as well. I definitely like his Mothers stuff but not as much as his solo stuff. Have you seen Baby Snakes? That's a weird movie.März 2012
I'm lovin' the old world 'feel' to the pix you're posting in the Outdoor thread. : )März 2012
Yea, that makes sense, I forget people don't know everything I know. Yea, I mean I like some of everything and it seems as though you do as well. What do you define as 80s alt rock as opposed to Post-Punk? It seems like most good rock in the 80s was post-punk. As for post-punk I really like Minutemen, Sonic Youth, and Joy Division. It seems like most people don't really like the Minutemen, which I find weird. Robert Johnson has that one song, Dead Shrimp Blues I think, "I woke up one morning and all my shrimp were dead and gone" that's good stuff. I love 60s/70s R&B, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Stevie Wonder. I like Captain Beefheart and Frank Zappa is the man. I don't know how many times I've listened to Apostrophe.März 2012
I have to get everything if I really enjoy but otherwise I can stop. For whatever reason collecting is fun. I feel like Jelly Roll is pretty well known but maybe that's just me. I'm definitely taking notes because you know it all. I really couldn't say what my favorites are I just listen to him and it's good. You're gonna make me delve into the world of jazz, possibly to never return again. What else are you big into besides what we've already discussed. I'm not trying to stop you from talking about jazz, please tell me all you know, I'm just interested to know.März 2012
I've been pimping myself as much as possible to potential employers, sending speculative CVs and meeting people I have worked with before. No joy yet but I'll keep plugging away. I've also been making a nuisance of myself at the planning department of my district council, getting involved against dastardly developers on my estate. I've been getting back into running too; I'm sure I've provided the college students I pass every morning much amusement as I huff and puff along the guided busway. =P What are you studying?März 2012
Thanks for the recommendations, and apologies for not getting back to you sooner...for an unemployed bum, I've been quite busy for the last couple of weeks or so. =P One trusts you're keeping well?März 2012
Jacksonville (Florida, about 4 hours north). It ended up being pretty cool, the bands we played with were super nice guys, everyone had a good time.März 2012


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Registration Information for 2015-2016 School Year
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|When do you register?
|What to do BEFORE registration?
Information for the Summer 2015 at Lee Campus (Lee/STEM/NESA/ISA)
|Summer EOC Tutorial Information:
June 15th through July 2nd
Monday Thru Thursday:
8:30 am to 12:30 pm, Main Building
Students MUST register by June 11th. FREE!!!
|Summer STAAR and TAKS Testing Dates and Information
|Summer Athletic Camps
|STEM Summer Programs
|Summer Cheer Information
|Summer Band Information
|Summer Pep Squad Information
|Summer Dance and Drill Information
Summer Hours at Lee Campus
Lee HS GT English Summer Reading Assignment 2015
Lee HS Pre-AP/AP English Summer Reading Assignment 2015
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