School Year 2009-2010
Carver and Patapsco two of five schools honored nationally by The Kennedy Center
Baltimore County Public Schools teachers win 3 of 4 Maryland Art Teacher of the Year awards
Congratulations to Ms. Sweet!!!!
Ms. Sweet, Dance instructor, was selected as a Simon McNeely Outstanding Teacher in Dance Education!
Pinwheels for Whirrled Peace
Pinwheels for Peace is an art installation project started in 2005 by two Art teachers, at a Florida high school, as a way for students to express their feelings about what's going on in the world and in their lives. The project continues on in schools across the county. Spetember 21, NAHS students assembled and installed the Pinwheels along Wise Avenue as a collective call for Peace in the home, the community and the world.
School Year 08-09 Patriot Pride
Kudos! Leroy W. was in today’s spotlight on graduates in the Dundalk Eagle. He wanted to thank all of his teachers, coaches, and especially Carol-Ann for all they have done. Leroy was also interviewed on Digital Sports for one of his awards and will be appearing on the Education Channel.
Congratulations! Eric R. for being selected for Athlete of the Season, this spring.
Go Patriots!
Dear Parents, Stakeholders and Community Members
Yesterday, (03/18/09) we received a letter from the Arts Education in Maryland Schools Alliance informing me that our school has won the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts School of Excellence in Arts Education Award for outstanding achievement in arts education. We are a Maryland winner and we will also be extended the opportunity to represent Maryland in the national competition.
We are extremely proud to share this news with you because it represents validation of the hard work of our students, staff, and the support of our families. Key components of the award criteria include collaboration among the arts, whole school projects and academic achievement of our school compared to other schools in the district and state level. This award is a result of everyone's commitment to the success of all students who attend Patapsco.
PHS FBLA
Patapsco High School was well represented at the this year. Members of the PHS FBLA competed on various business topics against other FBLA members throughout the county. Please join me in congratulating the following students on a job well done:
- Sady R. - 2nd Place - Word Processing II
- Tony (Mark) L. - 2nd Place - Personal Finance
- Rondell C. - 2nd Place - Sports Management
- Jewel W. - 3rd Place - Public Speaking II
- Kate P. & Sonata A. - 3rd Place - Management Decision Making
- Jeneil C. - 4th Place - Job Interview
- Nathan C. - 4th Place - Future Business Leader
- Brian R. - 5th Place - Impromptu Speaking
Way to go Patapsco!
Denique I. was selected to participate in the Junior All State Chorus. She was selected from over 1,200 students from around the state of Maryland after completing a rigorous audition. If you see Denique in the halls, please take a moment to congratulate her on her accomplishment!
The following students were accepted after a rigorous audition into the 2008-09 Maryland All State Chorus. The Chorus was drawn from over 1,400 students who were nominated by their music teachers to audition. Please take a moment to congratulate the following students:
Amanda H. was nominated and accepted into the MENC All Eastern Chorus. Amanda was selected as one of the top 25 Maryland Student Vocalists from All State Chorus to participate in the All Eastern Honor Choir. Amanda will represent Maryland at the Music Educators National Conference Eastern Division Convention held in Providence, Rhode Island as a member of this very prestigious ensemble.
Patapsco senior Trudy A. is featured on the BCPS Education Channel. Junior, Tyler C., was the accompanist.
During the month of November watch it on Comcast channel 73 or Verizon FIOS channel 35.
UPBEAT 2008 AIR TIMES
| MON | 8 AM | 4 PM |
| TUE | 8 AM | 4 PM |
| WED | 8 AM | 4 PM |
| THU | 8 AM | 4 PM |
| FRI | 8 AM | 4 PM |
| SAT | 8 AM | 4 & 10:30 PM |
| SUN | 5:30 AM | 4 PM |
Fundamentals of Art Students...
will have their carved pumpkins displayed at the Dundalk Family Fall Festival this Saturday October 18, 2008 from 10:00am - 4:00pm @ Veterans Park. (Pumpkins were generously donated by festival organizers).
Student's Pumpkins will be judged in 4 categories, Funniest, Scariest, Most Funky, Best in Show. Images of the winning pumpkins will be displayed on the school monitors as well as labeled at the Fall Fest.
he Education Channel has also filmed a segment about the project, & the Eagle has written about it as well!
We also want to extend gratitude to Liberty Grayek and Jordan Hadfield for helping us organize this unique and exciting opportunity to connect with the community and to the Custodial staff that has been helping us with all those pumpkin guts!
If you are in area this weekend we hope you get to check out their creations!
Images of pumpkins by:
- Deborah F. (10)
- John S. (9)
- Catelyn J. (9)
- Theresa H. (12)
The following seniors have been selected as Maryland Distinguished Scholars for Academic Achievement and/or Talent. If you see these students please extend your congratulations.
Academic Achievement
| Nicole J | Honorable Mention |
| Amanda B | Honorable Mention |
| Elizabeth E | Honorable Mention |
| Blair E | Honorable Mention |
| James L | Honorable Mention |
| Ashley P | Honorable Mention |
| Jessica S | Honorable Mention |
| Alissa S | Honorable Mention |
| David V | Honorable Mention |
| Kellie F | Honorable Mention |
Talent
| Trudymae A | Instrumental Music- Honorable Mention |
| Amanda B | Visual Arts- FINALIST |
| Taylar C | Vocal Music- Honorable Mention |
| Paul D | Drama- SEMIFINALIST |
| Gregory A | Drama- Honorable Mention |
| Amanda H | Vocal Music- Honorable Mention |
| Antonia V | Dance- SEMIFINALIST |
| Eleni K | Dance- Honorable Mention |
| Samantha M | Visual Arts- Honorable Mention |
| Ashley P | Dance- Honorable Mention |
Teacher Patriot Pride
Congratulations to Tony Maggard for being inducted into the Kenwood High School Athletic Hall of Fame this past Friday evening. Great job Tony, we are very proud of you.
Congratulations goes out to Ms. Nolet for being this year's recipient of the Simon McNeely Award. This award recognizes an individual who demonstrates outstanding teaching and service to Physical Education, Health and Recreation.
Pinwheels for Peace
Pinwheels for Peace is an art installation project started in 2005 by two Art teachers, at a Florida high school, as a way for students to express their feelings about what's going on in the world and in their lives. The project continues on in schools across the county. Spetember 22, NAHS students assembled and installed the Pinwheels along Wise Avenue as a collective call for Peace in the home, the community and the world.
