OCHS Principal’s Report

February, 2016

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations to the Top students in the Class of 2016: Juliana Kemenosh, Nickolas Eisele, Minh Vu, Liza Milov, Frances Kane, Olivia Briggs, Taylor Hazlett, Allison Zelinski and Justin Angelastro!

STUDENT OF THE MONTH

Each student was chosen to be Student of the Month because of exemplary behavior, character and performance. We appreciate the support of each of the community organizations. There is a critical connection between a successful public high school and a strong relationship with its community.

Justin Angelastro was the Rotary Club February Student of the Month. Taylor Hazlett was the Exchange Club February Student of the Month.

Best Buddies

The Best Buddies Club attended the Ocean City/Oakcrest Girls’ Basketball game recently and posed for a picture together before the start of the game.

CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES

Dr. Amerigo Falciani, a radiologist with Atlantic Medical Imaging, gave a presentation to Mrs. Georges’ Advanced Anatomy & Physiology classes on Wednesday, February 10th. Students learned about the different modalities radiologists can currently use to image the

human body. Dr. Falciani also discussed what it takes to become a radiologist and a radiology technician. Lastly, the class was able to see new technology used in stents and filters that react to body temperature. We were grateful for such an exciting and informative presentation.

CLUB ACTIVITIES Thank you to everyone who came out on Thursday and supported our students at the annual

, benefiting the Children’s Miracle Network of Philadelphia as well as

Senior Scholarships for Key Club. Our event was able to raise $5,335 from ticket sales, refreshment sales, and donations. I’m extremely humbled by the amount of support, donations, and encouragement that we received. Not only did our performers work incredibly hard on their acts, but the Key Club students and volunteer Tech Crew went above and beyond by working on every last detail to put this talent show together to benefit a great cause. Watching our students interact together and support each other with their acts shows once again that our students are truly a class act. Our top winners are as follows: Tied for 1st place: Liam McMurray “We Are Young” – 3Oh3 (Yo-Yo Skit) Tied for 1st place: Harlee Cancelosi, Mackenzie Kitchen, Danielle Lloyd, Erica Rolls, Mia Romeo. Featuring: Alyssa Preis, Amy Depasquale, Michele Dill, Kelly Halliday, Lisa O’Neil, David Ulrich, Dan Weaver (no, he did not vote for himself ) Medley of Songs from Justin Bieber and Missy Elliott – (Student/Dance Battle) 2nd Runner-Up: Soundwave Song & Dance Company Karen Greenwood, Natalie Katshiff, Nicole Kraner, Alanna Palombo, Alexis Riddiough, Xiola Surgie, Stella Swartz, Natalie Viso, Megan Wilmot, Jesse Wriggins, Sammie Wright, Melody Young “White Winter hymnal” – (Acapella Group) People’s Choice: Minh Vu and Eddie McLaughlin “Sweater Weather” – The Neighborhood (Vocal & Guitar) If you see Joe Clifford & Jeff Hoffner in the halls, make sure you give them a pat on that back, as they were our hilarious hosts who entertained the audience the entire evening. A huge thanks to administration and all of the teachers who took the time to volunteer at our event; we couldn’t have done it without your help. Also, thank you to those teachers who showed off their talents in the Teacher/Student Dance, as well as our special guest singer, Terri Brennan, who played a beautiful rendition of “La Bamba” on her acoustic guitar while singing to the eager crowd. I would also like to extend a SPECIAL thank you to Steve Trauger for managing the Stage and Tech crew during all of the auditions, rehearsals, and the final performance. Finally, thank you to Gail Pendleton, Herb Snyder and the custodial staff for all of their support and hard work.

Key Club President Lia Palapanis presents Judge

Lena O/Malley, Coordinator for Children’s Miracle Network and Retail Cause Marketing at The

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, with a check for $2,600.

This week is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week and there will be several student activities to promote wellness and positive body image occurring throughout the week.

Monday-Thursday STOP Club students will be selling woven hearts for $1 during

lunch. Students are encouraged to give them to friends, peers or a person in need of some extra ‘heart’. HEART: capacity for sympathy; feeling; affection; spirit; courage; enthusiasm

Mirrorless Monday: all mirrors in the school will be covered with red paper and a positive quote written across it.

Rebound Tuesday: Students will be able to ‘shred’ a negative thought or word and pick up a positive quote to replace the negativity.

Weightless Wednesday: No scales will be available to weight oneself.

Love your Body Day Thursday: Resources and information will be handed out during community lunch.

Imagine a world, where people look out for each other. Where we all pay it forward. Where success is measured in selfless acts. Where kindness is the philosophy of life. February 16th-19th was National Random Acts of Kindness Week. Mrs. Cathcart & Mrs. McMaster’s

Peer to Peer Group started off the week by hanging posters around the school to

remind students that sometimes the kindest, simplest acts can make someone’s day. The students also made announcements each morning giving Ocean City High School little reminders on ways to be kind to people you know and people you don’t know. The students also made each custodian, secretary, and support staff a personal note and goodie bag to help make their morning more special. The group also traveled down to Mrs. Libro, Mrs. Kelly and Mrs. Naplacic’s third grade classes. They presented a video (“The Life Vest Kindness Boomerang- ‘One Day’”) and PowerPoint on Random Acts of Kindness. They then worked one-on-one with third graders on the activity the “Gift of Kindness” creating a classroom book for each participating third grade class.

Mrs. Naplacic’s 3rd

Grade Class

Mrs. Libro & Mrs. Kelly’s

3rd

Grade Class

DECA STUDENTS ADVANCE TO NATIONAL

COMPETITION

Ocean City High School students competed in the DECA State Conference held from February 21st to 23rd at the Cherry Hill Crown Plaza against more that 1,500 of the top business students in New Jersey. OCHS students came home with six awards in a variety of events related to marketing, management, and entrepreneurship. Congratulations to each of our participants:

Charity Beckert Dante Monteleone

Josh Childs Tucker Perkins

Patrick Cusack Emily Rutter

Nina Deluca Jon Salkeld

Mark Doughten Sophia Talese

Maria Farnan Isabella Ritzel

Darby Grant Lily Guseman

Jack Hanley Janae Isaacs

Eric Levai Alexa Mealey

Maria Farnan, Josh Childs, Pat Cusack, and Jon Salkeld each received awards for their outstanding performances in their respective competitive areas which included Business Finance Team Decision Making. Maria Farnan and Josh Childs came in 3rd place overall while Pat Cusack, and Jon Salkeld came in 2nd overall while also receiving a trophy for top three role play in their event.

Tucker Perkins and Dante Monteleone each were finalist in their respective events, Restaurant and Food Service Marketing and Accounting Applications which earned them both a medal. Tucker Perkins also received a trophy for top three role play in his event.

Emily Rutter, Jack Hanley, and Isabella Ritzel advance to nationals with the project they did in the Creative Marketing event. They received a trophy for 3rd place overall and will represent OCHS along with the others mentioned this April in Nashville, Tennessee.

The DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) is the highlight of the DECA year in which fifteen thousand high school students, advisors, businesspersons and alumni gather for several days of competitive excitement. Most participants at ICDC compete in one of DECA's business related events. The top competitors in each event are recognized for their outstanding achievements. Good luck to our ICDC competitors!

LIBRARY NEWS

Best Buddies make valentines during Community Lunch – 1646 Valentines were

made for the troops in 2016

Girls Lacrosse Team makes Valentines for the Troops and valentines for Ms. Preis’ niece who is serving our country abroad.

Mercí to Mrs. Elco’s French 3 students for decorating our library for

Mardi Gras!

African American History through 21st Century African American Music Mrs. Santoro’s public speaking students presented 21st Century African American musicians who have made enormous contributions to our culture. Mr. Cox and his jazz/rock students performed contemporary African American music.

Jazmine MacDonald Introduces the Program Samantha Delsordo Presents Jennifer Hudson

Falyn O’Brien Presents George Benson Jada Majors Presents Beyoncé

Taylor Barth Presents Alabama Shakes Dante Meola Presents Josh Redman

African American History through African American Poetry Celebrate and explore African American culture and history through African American Poetry presented by Mr. Valle’s drama students, highlighted with music performed by Mr. Cox and his jazz/rock students.

Katelyn Piorkowski Reads a Poem Nicole Clemmer

Austin Dress Presents a Poem

Estelle Richardson Reads a Poem

Emily Herbert Shares a Poem Nathan Goudie Presents a Poem

African American History through Contemporary African American Music Enjoy contemporary African American music performed by Mr. Cox and his jazz/rock students.

We love our new library book sculptures!

Many thanks to wood shop student Elyse Barlow and her teacher, Mr. Nickles!

Job Fair

OCHS hosted its annual Job Fair! Representatives from Piccini Restaurant, Uncle Bill's Pancake House, Mallon's Homemade Sticky Buns, Whippoorwill Campground, Johnny B Goode Ice Cream Parlor, OC WaterPark, Ocean City Fine Arts League, Atlantis Inn Luxury B&B, George's Candies, Kona Water Ice, Scarborough Inn, Ocean City Fishing Center/North Star, Tahiti Inn & Apartments, Fractured Prune Ocean City New Jersey, Ocean Breeze Hotel, Mike's Seafood of Ocean City, Playland's Castaway Cove, Sundaes by the Ocean, Spadafora's Seafood Market, Clean Sweep Services, Sandwich Bar, Ocean City Home Bank, Cape May County, Beach Caddy, LD Solutions, Shirt World & Jersey Girl, Clancy’s by the Sea and Gillians Wonderland Pier were actively recruiting possible employees.

OCHS Monthly Fitness Challenge

Cousins???

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPoqKTKhfG0

Congratulations to Mr. Kelley, Ms. Pohlidal, Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Dilks for winning our Cousins Challenge on Friday! Also, congratulations to TJ Rumer and Zoe Wade for winning the student division. A special thank you to our School Store for donating prizes!