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Pete Donaghy

Principal

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Natalya Adelizzi

Asst. Principal

12th Grade

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Gary Moyer, Ed.D.

Asst. Principal

11th Grade

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Steve Quinn, Ed.D.

Asst. Principal

10th Grade

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Jerry Ummarino

Asst. Principal

9th Grade

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Joann Patterson

Athletic Director

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Joanne Hayes

Coord. Tech. Services

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Principal’s Message Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday. The students have done a wonderful job kick-ing off the homecoming events last week. The students seemed to have a great time at the Homecoming Dance. This week we will have festivities each day leading up to the Thanksgiving football game at Upper Darby. We have started many service activities throughout the month of November. Diaper Drive, Food Drive, and Holiday gift collection to name a few. All are completed with a spirit of helping others. The students, parents, teachers, and staff have instilled in the students the importance of giving back or passing it forward. Thank you for showing your students the importance of helping others. Haverford High School continues to offer numerous clubs and ath-letic teams. Please encourage your student to get involved. It is good to be active either as participant or spectator. One offering is to come out and see our play, Once Upon A Mattress. The play will take place December 2

nd, 3

rd, and 4

th. The play is an example of

our nationally recognized music and arts program. We are always thankful for the support of the parents and guardians throughout the school year. If there is anything we can do to assist your student please do not hesitate to call or email. We look forward to closing out 2016 in an excellent manner. We hope to see you dur-ing the month of December at one of the many HHS events. Sincerely, Pete Donaghy Principal Haverford High School

Inside this Issue Principal’s Message 1

November Happenings 2

Tri-M Presentations 3

Alumni Hall of Fame 4-5

Shark Tank 6-7

Dia de los muertos

(Day of the Dead) 8-9

World Language News

10-13

National Honor Society

Induction 14-17

8th grader visit to the

High School 18-19

Student of Month 20-23

Diaper Dry’ve 24-25

Haverford Chamber Sing-

ers guest of Wayne Arts

Center 26

Join the Bocce Ball team

27

Greystones Yearbook 28

Math Center 29

Writing Center 29

H.E.A.R.T. 30

Contact Us 31

November Happenings

November 21 through 24 Homecoming week

November 21 Crazy Sock Day! Wear your favorite crazy

socks to school.

November 21 Door Decorating 34 Minute homeroom theme

is “Under the Stars”.

November 21—Faculty vs. Upper Darby Faculty in Basketball

at Upper Darby High School games starts at 7:00 p.m. Ad-

mission is $3.00

November 22– Door decorating continues and judging to

take place. 34 minute homeroom.

November 22 Wear your favorite Pajamas to School, it’s Pa-

jama Day Tuesday!

November 22 - Bonfire and Powder Puff game. Bonfire

starts approximately at 6:00 p.m. and Powder puff game im-

mediately afterwards on Football field (approximately 7:00

p.m.) .Come cheer on the Junior Powderpuff girls vs. Senior

Powderpuff girls.)

November 23 - Wear Red and Gold for FORDS Spirit Day!

November 23 Pep Rally at 1:00 p.m. in Gym (Alumni wel-

come to attend after 12:45 p.m. must have license or form

of I.D. to enter building)

November 24 Annual football game held since 1921.

Haverford vs. Upper Darby at Upper Darby 10:45 a.m.

November 30—Fall Play Preview for 11th and 12th grades

“Once Upon a Mattress” 34 minute homeroom.

Tri M Concert

Returning and Current Tri M Members

On Tuesday, October 25th, re-turning Alumni and current members of the Tri-M organi-zation participated in a Tri-M Concert. Thank you to all past and present members. A special thank you to Anna-belle Lint, Chloe Datner, Caris-sa Stoudt, Dana Kaufhold, Doug Barger, Drew Heckler, Jack Denman, Jack Feder, Jack McGovern, Jason Buzzell, Jen Marks, Josh An-gell, Kate Ryan, Katie Shar-baugh, Kleo Corbino, Liz Ma-rino, Malek Bialock, Megan Hosan, Molly Thorton, Nellie O’Leary, Nico Robben, Nina Spoelker, Renee Koma, Sam-uel Alderson, Sloan Longo and Will Hulcher. It was a very enjoyable even-ing.

Alumni Hall of Fame 2016

Please congratulate the following new

Alumni Hall of Fame members

Dr. Joseph Schmuckler Renee Amoore

Dr. David Hartman Honorable William Hoeveler

Dr. Debra Knopman William Marimow

You have made us H-Pride Proud!

The School District of Haverford Township Alumni Hall of Fame provides an opportunity for the extended Haverford Family to honor and recognize the various ways that Alumni have used their Haverford Education to excel and serve not only throughout the US, but also around the world. It is also an opportunity to honor and recognize previous employees and members of the Board of School Directors whose dedication to Haverford’s Educational programs has contributed to Haverford’s tradition of excellence. It is an opportunity to provide our current students with outstanding examples of H Pride at work by honoring Haverford High School gradu-ates who have distinguished themselves in their professional field, their community and in their own personal achievement. Congratulations to Dr. Schmuckler, Ms. Renee Ammore, Dr. David Hart-man, Honorable William Hoeveler, Dr. Debra Knopman and Mr. William Marimow all newly inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame.

Haverford High School Shark Tank

On Thursday, November 3, Haverford FBLA hosted it’s first ever LIVE Shark Tank event during 2nd block. Several students submitted business ideas prior to the event, and 6 business ideas were chosen to be show-cased! These students prepared presentations on their business ideas and shared them with a panel of “Sharks” for their chance to win a $250 cash prize! Our Shark panel consisted of 3 well-known business owner’s in the Havertown area—Steven Cassel from Iacobucci, Lisa Smith from I’ll Be Dipped, and Matt Giangiulio from Hoopty’s Pizza. The following student presented their business ideas to the sharks, who then asked questions to the students about executing their ideas and of-fered them great business advice!

Christina Douvartzidis and Olivia Osbourne—Strings Incorported Samantha Loney FAQ ( Female Asking Questions) Santiago Duque-Baird Everyday Fitness Ben Savitz and Liam Noga—Spray Time is Over Isabella DelSignore—ExpressLane Julia and Pryce Davies—Like Minded Tutoring

In the end, Isabella DelSignore won over the judges with her creative idea to start a fundraising website for aspiring artists to sell their own creations! The proceeds from each sale would be split between the artist and the school art program as a way raising funds for future programs—a win-win for all involved! Congratulations to all students for their hard work and preparation! It is im-pressive to see young adults creating new and innovative business ideas here at Haverford!

Pictured above are the judges for the Sharktank. Thank you for coming and making Sharktank a wonderful success: Judges: Steve Cassel - Iacobucci Lisa Smith - I'll be Dipped Matt Giangiulio - Hoopty's Pizza Rich Sedmak is the founder of Schoolyard Ventures.

Submitted by: Ms. Mini

Dia de los muertos

(Day of the Dead)

For the 9th year running Haverford High School students got the chance to

celebrate Día de los Muertos the first week of November.

Sra.MacConnell’s Spanish students give tours to visitors, passed out dead

bread, and answered questions about this unique Mexican holiday.

At the High School, students make an ofrenda, an offering or memorial to

the deceased, which is displayed for all visitors to see. These ofrendas

are often very moving and artistic, including traditional and personal me-

mentoes such as flowers, pictures, lace, colorful fabric, skulls, along with a

few of the deceased’s favorite things. Additionally, guests are invited to

taste authentic Pan de Muerto, or Dead Bread, which the students have

prepared. Papel picado, ornately cut tissue paper, is hung to decorate and

provides a festive feel.

On November first and second, Mexicans decorate and have parties cele-

brating their deceased loved ones. To honor deceased family members,

Mexicans cook their favorite meal and go to their grave site to clean and

decorate their grave. Because of Mexicans strong belief that death is not

the end of one's journey, they are able to laugh at death and celebrate

loved ones who have passed away without constant sadness and grief.

Submitted by: Mrs. MacConnell

World Language News

The World Language students have been busy this past month. On October 19, the Spanish Club students listened to a presenta-tion in Spanish on the Day of the Dead by two new students at Haverford – Maria and Rafaela Garza, from Cuernavaca, Mexico.

On November 3, Mrs. MacConnell’s classes presented their Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) ofrendas outside of the auditori-um, with samples of Pan de Muerto.

Ms. Reed’s Spanish V AP classes wrote their own Leyendas (legends) after completing a chapter on ancient civilizations and their use of stories to explain things such as why there are volca-noes or why the sun rises and sets. They wrote them in Spanish with an illustration per page. Then on November 10

th, the students

walked to the middle school and read them to Mrs. Gordon’s 8th

grade Spanish classes. Blocks 1 and 3 each chose the two they felt were best, and those students will have their work submitted for the spring issue of Albricias, the literary magazine of the Sociedad Hispanica Honoraria.

Seyna Guynes and Nicole Barycki read to 8th graders.

Ms. Reed’s Spanish V AP Class

4 Language Clubs say, “THANK YOU”!

American Education Week

On Thursday, November 10th, twenty five students from the

4 language clubs helped to fill 250 “Thank You” bags containing a treat representing each culture and including a note saying “thank you” in each language. The bags were distributed to HHS faculty and staff at the end of the day on Friday November 11 as a sweet way to start American Education Week – Nov. 14-18.

National Honor Society Induction

The Haverford Chapter of the National Honor Society was

proud to host the Annual Induction Ceremony on November

14, 2016 to honor the new members of the National Honor

Society. The National Honor Society is a service based or-

ganization that emphasizes the four cornerstones of lead-

ership, service, scholarship and character. The 90 stu-

dents who were inducteed exemplify these important cor-

nerstones of the National Honor Society. In addition to

maintaining a high academic standard for themselves, can-

didates to the NHS are expected to demonstrate a commit-

ment to school activities as well as a service to the com-

munity. We would like to congratulate the new members of

the National Honor Society!

National Honor Society

New Inductees 2017

Please congratulate the following new Inductees of the National Honor Society:

Sarah Allen 2018 E Patrick Kelly 2018R

Joshua Angell 2018H Michael Kim 2018U

Samantha Arey 2018A Kirsten Kline 2018B

Rebecca Armandi 2018M Michelle Koo 2018E

Ayden Arredondo 2018N Rachel Kozin 2018 F

Georgette Avrigian 2018H Amy Kushlan 2018G

Mikaela Baratka 2018T Yong Kyoung 2017R

Kiersten Barr 2018A Elizabeth Lemonick 2018M

Isabella Borgesi 2018L Yuan Liu 2018T

Emma Burhop 2018C Erin Mahan 2018J

Claire Burns 2018D Michaella Mancuso 2018K

Matthew Callahan 2017B Peter Martin 2018E

Austin Chau 2018R Colin McAndrews 2017I

Richard Cobb 2018D Michael McCuen 2017Q

Seth Cortez 2018N Kailey McGovern 2017D

Briana Creeley 2018P Allison McKeand 2018P

Makayla Cutter 2018L Harrison McKinlay 2018S

Emma Davies 2018C Lauren Meyer 2018B

Julia Davies 2018D Stephen Mittleman 2018F

Pryce Davies 2018F Shane Moran 2017B

Isabella DelSignore 2018K Nicole Moscony 2018N

Sofia DelSignore 2018L Kaileigh Murphy 2017G

Megan DePaul 2018N Finian O’Brien 2018I

Sarah Derbyshire 2018O Meghan O’Reilly 2017F

Wilson Dodds 2018D Cecelia Peden 2018R

Alyssa Eder 2018N Ashley Pezza 2017U

Andrew Elcock 2018O Cassandra Pezza 2017V

Rhea Estenor 2018S Varun Rajan 2018K

Drew Fuentes 2018 K Avery Riodan 2018O

Quinn Gallagher 2018G Christopher Rose 2018S

Craig Gerard 2018R James Ryal 2018I

Allison Gherovici 2018S Katie Sharbaugh 2018L

Olivia Guerra 2018Q Grace Shevchenko 2018J Senah Guynes 2018R Madison Snell 2018H Elizabeth Hay 2018A Haley Stokes 2018K Andrew Heckler 2018D Carissa Stoudt 2017A Alec Henderson 2018F Zoe Swantak 2018N Caitlin Hickey 2018J Maya Trolio 2018H Victoria Hodgson 2018N Natalie Vice 2018P Leanna Howard 2018A Alyson Wade2017I Colette Hyde 2018P Isabel Weir 2018D Nora Janzer 2018D Corey Weiss 2018E Janna Jordon 2018K Amelia Winger 2018L Alex Kane 2018L George Wolffe 2018N Julia Wolffe 2018N Eden Yanaitis 2018U

8th graders visits the High School

Friday, November 11, the 8th Graders from the Middle School walked over to the High School to visit . After a warm welcome from Mr. Donaghy, the students were broken up in-to groups and were escorted by Seniors, Student senate, Senior Class of-ficers. This is the 1st time the 8th grade has had visitation to the High School before graduating from the Middle school. Usually the students visit with their schedules in August. The change was made so that they would get a true picture of how the school is during class time. 8th grade Parents met on Thursday, November 17 in the Auditorium for their first view of the school. It seemed to be a positive outlook for student and parents alike.

Future High School students

STUDENT OF THE MONTH OF OCTOBER

Please congratulate the following students who have been

recognized by their teachers as students of the month for

October, 2016.

Zane Bradley Class of 2017 nominated by Mr. Frantz

Zane is the model of great students. He always wants to lean new ideas and concepts, and volunteers answers in every class. Zane also asks in-teresting questions and always has his work done on time. In addition, Zane writes well, and, I know he will be an asset to any post secondary institution he attends.

Annabelle Lint Class of 2017 nominated by Mr. Brennan

Annabelle Lint is a violinist in the Haverford HS String Ensemble, an ad-vanced ensemble whereby membership is by audition only. Annabelle was chosen to participate in the Haverford High School string chamber ensem-bles, a program offered to only the very best students. Annabelle has been repeatedly honored as a member of Pennsylvania Music Educators Asso-ciation (PMEA) District 12 Orchestra. As a member of the orchestra pro-gram at Haverford, Annabelle has consistently been an outstanding per-former and participant in a variety of musical rehearsals, performances, and activities. Annabelle has consistently demonstrated a very high de-gree of musicianship, responsibility, courtesy, discipline, respect, leader-ship, reliability, enthusiasm, and maturity. She always has an engaging and positive attitude along with a tremendous eagerness to learn and work diligently. Among her peers, Annabelle has developed a wonderful rapport and has earned their respect.

STUDENT OF THE MONTH OF OCTOBER

Joseph Hefferan Class of 2018 nominated by Ms. Sangine

Joey has really shown tremendous growth this month. He is respectful, a hard worker, a leader in the classroom.

Joseph Hefferan Class of 2018 nominated by Ms. Hartman

Joey has come so far in English. I had him last year and I have him this year, and he has stepped up his game, going above and beyond to learn and prepare himself to be successful on the Keystone. He's punctual, dili-gent, and takes responsibility for himself. A model student!

Joseph Hefferan Class of 2018 nominated by

Ms. Roncaglione

Joey is always respectful, is up to date on all his work, improved so much since last year. All around good kid

Cecelia Katcavage Class of 2018 nominated by Mr. Bilotti

Cecilia spent about 20 minutes in class selflessly helping an ELL student Jamal Aden, with one of the more difficult topics we have covered to this point in Chemistry. She worked with him very well and with infinite pa-tience. When they were done Jamal had a much clearer understanding and thanked her for the help. She took the initiative herself as I was help-ing a myriad of other students around the class. In addition, she is always asking the right questions and maintaining focus in a class where students try to distract at any opportunity. She consistently comes in for test cor-rections even though she received an A or B on the test. She is a great example of what a Haverford student should strive to be at any grade or educational level, for this reason I nominate her for student of the month!

STUDENT OF THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER

David Abrahams Class of 2018 nominated by Mr. Decina

David is an unbelievable asset to class. His ability to compare and con-trast the three agents of change and their role in ending Apartheid was ex-ceptional. David continues to advocate for his own education in the most mature and adult manner.

Gracie Hough Class of 2019 nominated by Laura Clinton

Grace is a great positive peer role model for students in our biology class and is always willing to help her classmates. Her patience and positive at-titude is a daily example for everyone.

Gracie Hough Class of 2019 nominated by Ms. Cessarini

Grace has proven to be an excellent student willing to work above and be-yond class expectations. She has shown teachers she is a leader, that she is motivated to do well despite challenges, and that she is respectful and kind to all of her peers. Grace is also an active member of the Haverford Cheerleading Team and is maintaining all A's and B's!

Emily Romeis Class of 2019 nominated by Mr. Frantz

Emily is one of the most enthusiastic students I teach at the current mo-ment. She loves the idea of learning, and volunteers each and every day in class. In addition, she always finishes her work on time and is extreme-ly energetic. I highly recommend Emily Romeis for Student of the Month. She surely deserves this award.

STUDENT OF THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER

Nazir Vasquez Class of 2019 nominated by Ms. McDaniel

Nazir is doing a stellar job in world cultures! He has performed well on all his assessments which explains the 97% he has in the class. More im-portantly, Nazir works cooperatively with all his peers, is always willing to participate and provide insight to class discussion, and takes his studies seriously on a daily basis. His peers could learn from his work ethic and attitude about school and learning!

Marissa Gillespie Class of 2020 nominated by Mr. Withers

Marissa is a bright and hard-working student whose participation enriches our classroom discussions on a regular basis. Her positive attitude also helps create an inclusive and welcoming classroom environment. In short, Marissa is a leader in the classroom.

Alyssa Hayes Class of 2020 nominated by Ms. Obenski

Despite sustaining a serious concussion at the beginning of the school year, Alyssa manages to excel in her coursework and make up her miss-ing assignments. She is highly motivated and enthusiastic about learning. Alyssa participates in all class activities and makes meaningful contribu-tions to class discussions.

DIAPER DRY’VE

During the month of October, Ms. Iron headed a team of Haverford High School students to collect and deliver Diapers to needy children in the area. Total diapers collected from students and community is at 20,829. On Thursday, November 10th, Haverford High School students and Mrs. Irons stuffed the school bus driven by George Ramplin to deliver them to Cradle to Crayons located in 12-13 thousand diapers were delivered to this Agency that provides help to needy parents and babies. 6,000 of the diapers were kept in our community. 1600 went to Delaware County Teen Pregnancy program.

Many thanks to all who donated, collected and delivered to

the very special cause. Thank you again for all your

support!

DIAPER DRY’VE

Haverford Chamber Singers guest of

Wayne Art Center Honors Orchestra Concert

Earlier this month, our Haverford Chamber Singers, students of

Marsha Core, were guest artists on the Wayne Arts Center Honors Or-

chestra concert. The honors orchestra, now in its fourth season, con-

sists of student string musicians from local schools, including ours.

Mrs. Joyce Prichard, an experienced local string professional and

teacher, asked the Chamber Singers to sing with the orchestra and

conducted the program of classical and contemporary music, includ-

ing the Theme from Downton Abbey.

Accompanied by the orchestra, the Chamber Men sang The Call

by Vaughan-Williams while the Chamber women sang the flirtacious

Bel piacere from Agrippina by Handel. The joined forces finished the

program with the famous Ave verum corpus by Mozart and the rous-

ing 'Hallelujah, Amen' from Judas Maccabeus by Handel.

Written by Marsh Core

Peggy Di Francesco

Stop by room 131

Bocce Ball Team

Ms. DiFrancesco is starting a Bocce Ball team.

For more information please contact Ms. DiFrancesco by

stopping by her room 131.

GREYSTONES YEARBOOK

The 2017 Haverford High School yearbook is now on sale at the lowest price ev-

er! In order to make sure your student doesn't miss out on this year's memories,

pre-order your copy of the yearbook today. This beautiful hardcover book is $50

but only until November 24th. After Thanksgiving the price goes up, so it's best

to act now! To order a yearbook, please visit yearbookordercenter.com and en-

ter school code 4592. Search the name of the student for whom you're buying

the book and follow instructions to purchase a yearbook. Please contact Leah

Richards [email protected] if you have questions or concerns.

Thank you for supporting the Haverford High School yearbook!

You will soon be receiving information about senior dues for this year from the

class sponsors, Andrea Warren and Sarah Crispin. The price of the senior year-

book is included in dues and you do not need to order one for your senior indi-

vidually. The senior book has special features that the underclass yearbook

does not have, which is why it's included in senior dues. Additionally, you have

the opportunity to purchase an ad for your student to be included in the book.

In order to purchase a special ad for your student, please go to yearbookorder-

center.com and enter school code 4592. You can design your own ad or send

pictures and a message to the Haverford High School Yearbook, and we will de-

sign one with the information you send us. This is a great way to surprise your

senior when they get their yearbook in June! Ad prices are as follows, and they

all appear in full color.

Full Page Ad - $240

1/2 Page Ad - $155

1/4 Page Ad - $100

1/8 Page Ad - $60

If you have any questions, please contact Leah Richards, yearbook business

manager, at [email protected]

Thank you for supporting the Haverford High School yearbook!

Class of 2017 Yearbook Information

HHS Math News

Extra Help

Do you need a place to do get help completing your math

homework or preparing for a test? The Math Center is the

place for you! The Haverford High School Math Teachers

are excited to offer extra help after school for Algebra 1,

Geometry, Algebra 2, Algebra 3 and PreCalculus.

Where: room 237

Time: 2:30 to 3:30

Days: Tuesday and Wednesday

Beginning: Tuesday, September 13th

Did you know that additional help and resources are availa-

ble online at cpm.org?

Student Homework Help: www.cpm.org/textbooks

Extra Practice and Parent Guides can be found in the Text-

book Resource section of the website www.cpm.org

Writing Center

The Writing Center is back in session.

Haverford High School’s Writing Center is open

every Wednesday from 2:30-3:30 in room 228.

Please bring essays, applications, and all writ-

ing you need help with. It’s open every week so

please keep this in mind!

http://www.cpm.org

A Message from Haverford’s HEART TEAM

(Students Assistance Program )

DID YOU KNOW???

On November 15th Carl Antisell spoke to the student body about his journey from untreated anxiety and depression to addiction and subsequent recovery. Carl came from a community similar to ours and he suffered from an untreated anxiety disorder from a young age. He explained the progression of his addiction from early experimentation, to self-medication with alcohol and pre-scription opiates in high school, to his eventual heroin addiction in college. His addiction led him to drop out of college and become homeless before he recognized that he could no longer live that way and needed treatment. Today Carl is in recovery and travels around the country speaking to students about his experiences for Minding Your Mind, an organization dedicated to removing the stigma of asking for help for mental health issues for students. You can watch Carl’s presentation on the high school website under “What’s happening at HHS”.

What’s on Cable?

Haverford High School

Events on Cable TV!

Comcast—Channel 8

Verizon—Channel 40

Watch

Comcast Ch-8

or

Verizon Ch-40

for

Haverford sports,

concerts, seminars,

announcements

and School Board Meeting.

The complete

program schedule is

on our website under the

"Departments" tab.

Many of our programs are able to

be viewed online by going to

www.haverford.k12.pa.us/video

HAVERFORD HIGH SCHOOL

200 MILL ROAD

HAVERTOWN, PA 19083

Pete Donaghy

Principal

If any school-sponsored

organization would like to

add any upcoming activities

and events to this newsletter,

please contact Mr. Donaghy

either by telephone or e-

Please follow the High School

@Haverford_HS and the athletics depart-

ment @HPrideAthletics on Twitter for

news and important updates.

We’re on the Web!

haverford.k12.pa.us

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