Orange Peal

Beatrice High School

Volume 36, Issue 10

600 Orange Blvd.•Beatrice, NE 68310 • (402) 223-1515

May 2010 Saturday, May 1, 6:30 pm 52nd Scholastic Achievement Banquet Monday, May 3 Band - O - Rama, HS only - 7:00 pm May 3, 5 & 6, Boys Soccer Districts (Crete) May 3, 4 & 6, Girls Soccer Districts (Norris)

Tuesday, May 4 Band-O-Rama,5th-8th grades-7:00 pm Wednesday, May 5 Limited Edition & Jazz Band Elem Tour Thursday, May 6, 7:00 p.m. Orchestra Showcase Friday, May 7, 7:00 p.m. Spring Choral Concert May 7, 8, 10 & 11, District Baseball

Saturday, May 8, 6:00 pm Orange & Black Athletic Banquet Monday, May 10 RCC Tennis @ Gross School Board Meeting, 7:30 pm Tuesday, May 11 Seniors Last Day - Check Out Senior Picnic - 5 pm Limited Edition Final Concert 7 pm Wednesday, May 12 Grad./Baccal. Practice,9:15 am BACCALAUREATE, 8:00 pm May 13, 15 & 17, Girls State Soccer

Thursday, May 13 Boys & Girls Track Districts May 14, 15, & 18, Boys State Soccer

Friday, May 14 Limited Edition Auditions Girls Tennis Districts

Principal • Jason Sutter Assistant Principal • John Jarosh Associate Principal/Activities Director • Neal Randel

Graduation Ceremonies

Some of you have not had a Senior recently (or ever) and may be only just beginning to remember or realize how quickly this time between May 1 and graduation can pass. With this in mind, we want to give out some information that you will find helpful in the near future. Commencement exercises for our graduates takes place in the competition gymnasium at the high school on Sunday, May 16, 2010, at 3:00 p.m. Mr. Sutter likes to keep this ceremony to an hour so that graduates have more time to spend with their famillies. Seating for this event is usually at a premium so we attempt each year to notify students, parents and guardians of the ticket policy that is followed. Seating in the gym is estimated at 2,000 for athletic events. We also have seating on the floor for approximately 375 family members and friends with a stage area and seating for the graduates filling the remainder of the floor area. Overflow seating is available in the commons area and Hevelone Center, where a closed circuit big screen monitor is set up. Each graduating senior will be issued eight reserved seating tickets. Two of these tickets will be an alternate color which will allow those individuals to sit on the floor in chairs. The remaining six tickets will allow individuals early reserved seating in the bleacher sections. Doors for reserved seating will be open from 2:00-2:30 p.m. After this time, all tickets are void and everyone will be allowed to enter the gym for general seating. A baccalaureate service will be held in the Hevelone Center on Wednesday, May 12. This event is sponsored by the Beatrice Ministerial Alliance and will begin at 8:00 p.m. All graduates are encouraged to attend and participate in both programs.

May 15, 17, 18, 19 & 20, State Baseball

Sunday, May 16 COMMENCEMENT, 3:00 pm May 17 & 18, Boys District Golf May 17, 18 & 19, Final Exams/Underclassmen

Wednesday, May 19 LAST 1/2 DAY OF SCHOOL May 20 & 21, Girls State Tennis May 21 & 22, Boys & Girls State Track May 25 & 26, Boys State Golf

Baccalaureate and Commencement Practice Wednesday, May 12 at 9:15 a.m. Graduates will gather in the Auxiliary Gym to obtain instructions and to practice walking through the two programs.

Monday, May 31, Memorial Day

Don’t forget to visit the BPS Home Page at www.beatricepublicschools.org --

bulletin /announcements - activity schedules and/or changes - district happenings

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CHECKOUT AND GRADUATES LAST DAY Seniors will receive their check out form on Monday, May 10 from their mentor class to have their current teachers sign that they have turned in their books, final paperwork and assignments and do not owe the district monetary reimbursement. Seniors not getting their form completed will not be allowed to participate in graduation exercises and can expect to have their permanent records held. All past and/or present dues, fines, fees, library, project bills, cafeteria tabs, etc., and all detention time must be served before instructors will sign the check out sheet. After the above has been completed, seniors will be allowed to pick up their cap, gown, cords and reserved seating tickets from Mrs. Cullison in the main office upon payment of the following Senior fee(s): Graduation Flowers $ 5.00 (corsages or boutonnieres) Some grads have not paid yet for their cap, gown, cords and tassel so this cost will be added when known. This/these additional fee(s) will have to be paid before senior check-out is complete. Your senior class officers and treasury are planning the complimentary Senior picnic, scheduled to be held Tuesday, May 11, 5:00 p.m. Chautauqua Park, but will be moved to the common’s area should the weather be bad. Limited Edition’s final performance will follow at 7:00 p.m. in the Hevelone Center for those wishing to prolong their evening.

Drug Free -- Alcohol Free

Post Graduation Party planned and sponsored by the parents of the senior class

Sunday - May 16 9:45 p.m. - Midnight

Monday - May 17 Midnight - 2:00 a.m. At BHS Food, refreshments and drawings for prizes will be held at the high school. Graduate must be present to win.

Admission: $20.00 includes autographed t-shirt, food & all activities. No one will be admitted without a ticket. All activities are chaperoned. Only BHS 2010 graduates will be admitted. Breathalyzer tests will be given to each graduate upon entry at the high school. When a graduate leaves, they will not be allowed to return. Get your check/money in ASAP. Please mail, bring or send to: BHS Main office % Beth Lineweber.

Graduation DVD’s will be available to order for $15. Payment is due when ordering, shipping is included. Please contact: Brent Essink, [email protected], or at 402-239-7750 for more information. ALL pr oceeds will ggoo to the Electric Vehic le RRacing acing Team. proceeds ehicle

Orange and Black Athletic Banquet

Saturday, May 8, 2010 Dinner - 6:00 p.m. in Commons, Awards approx 7:30 p.m. Hevelone Center Orange Booster Club sponsors student/athlete meals for this banquet. All student athletes, student managers, coaches, band members, flag members, dance team and cheerleader members and their sponsors are Invited and receiving complimentary tickets. This is quite an undertaking and makes for an enjoyable evening. Catering by Colleen’s Catering - $10.00 a plate, two meat buffet. Ticket sales stop at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 5. Thursday and Friday, April 29 & 30 , booster club members set up over the lunch period to encourage the athletes, band, cheer and dance team invitee’s to pick up their ticket. Student athletes were asked to vote for King and Queen among the candidates earlier voted upon by their respective teammates from the sport they will be representing. After the meal, upon entering the Hevelone Center the Royalty will be introduced and crowned, awards will be recognized and the ever popular slide show will be viewed. Rylee Bruhn Alyssa VanLaningham DaLeigh Fossler Kayla Randel Gemma Pretzer Anna Petersen Lindsey Fujan Tasha Traylor

Volleyball Golf Basketball Softball Cross Country Soccer Track & Field Tennis

ACT Website- The school offers the John Baylor website for students to use in preparation of the ACT test. Juniors, this is a great opportunity for you to review concepts and test taking skills as you prepare for the ACT test. Go to www.johnbaylortestprep.com and use the user name of beatrice and password of orange. See Mr. Sutter if you encounter problems. Congratulations to Neely Sutter for being selected by her peers to represent students of the school district as the student member to the Beatrice School Board. She will serve in this role next school year. Thank you to both of the students who ran for this position.

Football Golf Basketball Baseball Cross Country Soccer Track & Field Tennis Wrestling

Jesse Hinz Caleb Harms Trevor Menke A. J. Jarvis Thad Berry Alan Torres Tommie Bardsley David Gay Derek Klaus

With the school ye ar coming qu ickly to a close year quickly close,, please remember to check with your student to make sure: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

all fines and fees are paid all lunch accounts are current all detentions are served all absences are cleared all work is made up & handed in all immunizations are current lost and found is checked for your missing items

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A Check-Out sheet will be handed out with your child’s first final exam. Your child will turn in books and take care of other responsibilities each day before any te acher wwill ill ssign ign off his form is then turned in to the teacher off.. TThis office as your child leaves after their last final test, either Monday uesday or W ednesday Monday,, TTuesday Wednesday ednesday,, May 17 17,, 18 or 19.

Gage County M.A.P.S. Our Mission: “... to coordinate, enhance, and broaden countywide services that promote healthy attitudes and behaviors for individuals, families, and communities.”

Updated Website Launched The new website for Gage County MAPS has been launched. It will include the resource directory, parenting information, a calendar and a blog site. In addition, there will be summaries from task force meetings, conferences and regional meetings attended. Thank you to Jeremy Vontz for your patience and incredible work in designing this website. Please bookmark and check often for updated information and to get connected with your coalition.

In honor of National Foster Care Month in May, KVC Behavioral HealthCare, Inc. (KVC) is coordinating Dine Out for Foster Children. Participating restaurants will donate a portion of their proceeds from Thursday, May 6, 2010, to support children in KVC foster care. KVC is a not-for-profit organization providing services to children at risk for abuse and/or neglect, children with mental or behavioral health challenges and children involved in the juvenile justice system, and their families. KVC currently serves nearly 2,000 children in eastern and southeastern Nebraska, and approximately 60% of these children are in foster care. When you dine at a participating Dine Out for Foster Children restaurant on Thursday, May 6th, you will help these children in crisis. Children often enter foster care with very few personal possessions; many lack adequate shoes, clothing or other necessities. Making a difference has never been easier. When you dine at a participating restaurant on Thursday, May 6th, you help to cover the costs of things like coats, shoes, personal care items, basic infant care items, and transportation support for family visitations. To date, the following Beatrice restaurants have committed to participating in Dine Out for Foster Children: Classics, Valentino‘s, West Court Dairy Queen. Contact Tami Soper at (402) 742-8802, or [email protected], or visit our website at www.kvc.org to learn more or to sign up a restaurant. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 51.6 percent of Americans age 12 and older had used alcohol at least once in the 30 days prior to being surveyed; 23.3 percent had binged (5+ drinks within 2 hours); and 23.3 percent reported drinking heavily (5+ drinks on 5+ occasions). In the 12-17 age range, 14.6 percent had consumed at least one drink in the 30 days prior to being surveyed; 8.8 percent had binged; and 2 percent drank heavily. Many coalitions throughout the country are hosting town hall meetings in April to raise awareness about the dangers of alcohol abuse and underage drinking. Gage County will be hosting the town hall meeting in June, 2010—watch for more details on the website or in future newsletters. Also watch for information on Responsible Beverage Server Training and High-Visibility Checkpoints. April and May are busy months with proms and graduations. Please be aware that adults who host an underage drinking party, or provide or sell alcohol to a minor, can be held civilly liable if the intoxicated minor injures or kills someone. That’s right. You could lose your shirt, your house, your business. There really is no free ride if you provide. Under Nebraska criminal law, you can spend up to a year in jail, receive a $1,000 fine or both if you provide alcohol to a minor. Recent sentences ranged from two months to a year in jail. Sometimes there is a free ride… to jail. Underage drinking. Adult consequences.

DISTRICT MUSIC CONTEST RESULTS: Congratulations to the following BHS vocal music performers on their outstanding performances at the 2010 District Music Contest: Earning Superior (1) ratings at contest were: BHS Concert Choir, BHS Limited Edition, Anna Spilker (also received NSAA Outstanding Performance Award) Bethany Randel, Skyla Guilliatt, Megan Decker, Mariah Ostermann, Emily Engels, Troy Summers, Ryan Rabstejnek, Silas Dell, Boys Quartet (Colin Hays, Brad Gilbert, Ryan Rabstejnek and Troy Summers) Earning Excellent (2) ratings at contest were: BHS Women’s Choir, Miranda Rinne, Samantha Hovendick, Taylor Cossel, Jessica Pinkerton, and Natalie Frahm Congratulations to the following for earning Excellent rating at Friday’s District Music Contest in Division II: High School Orchestra, Jordan Henkel - Violin Solo, Selene Knobel - Cello Solo. Congrats to the following Superior Award winners at Fridays District Music Contest: Beatrice Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble and individuals: Taylor Cossel, Skyla Guilliat, Kelsie Post, Mitchel Irmer, Hillary Fischer, Alycia Kipf, Anna Spilker, Emily Hoffman, Jace Schmidt, Nathaniel Knobel, Tanner Goldsmith, Josh Dorothy, Silas Dell, Kelley Byrne, Ryan Rabstejnek, Mia Gerten, and Molly Schroeder.

Orchestra Showcase Thursday, May 6, 7:00 p.m. Hevelone Center for Performing Arts Group numbers, solos, and small ensembles Public is invited!

featuring Beatrice students in grades 5-12

Vocal Music (please mark your calendar): Limited Edition performances at Beatrice Middle School and Elementaries during school day May 5. Spring Choral Concert May 7, 7:00 p.m. Hevelone (doors open at 6:15) Limited Edition Final Concert May 11, 7:00 p.m. Hevelone (doors open at 6:00-NO RESERVED SEATING) Limited Edition Auditions Friday May 14th, 4:30 p.m. (see Mr. Meyer for audition materials)

Band-O-Rama will be divided this year. High School: Wind Ensemble, Concert Band & Jazz Band Monday May 3 at 7:00 Elementary Band Grade 5 and Middle School Band Tuesday, May 4 at 7:00 in the Hevelone Center for Performing Arts Admission will be $5 for adults and $3 for students. Family activity passes will be accepted. Please plan on coming to support your student(s).

BHS SUMMER FOOTBALLCAMPS 2010 DEAR PARENT, Our youth football camp philosophy is simple. The Beatrice High School Football Staff believes that this camp should be a combination of quality instruction in the fundamentals of football with an emphasis on having fun. Our staff’s goal is to motivate your child toward becoming a future Orangeman football player, and for this to occur we are committed to making this learning opportunity a truly enjoyable one. Coach Bob Sexton BHS Head Football Coach Cell - 520-2264, Office - 223-1500 Ext. 1846

High School Camp Middle School Camp Grades 9-12 Grades 7 & 8 8:30 - 11:00 a.m. 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. June 1 - 4, 2010 June 1 - 4, 2010

Youth Camp Grades 3,4,5,6 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. August 2 - 4, 2010

Site:

BHS Practice Field South side of H.S. Cost: $40.00

Site:

BHS Practice Field West side of H.S. Cost: $30.00

Site:

($50.00 for 2 family members)

($40.00 for 2 family members)

($40.00 for 2 family members)

Make Checks Payable to: Beatrice Football Camp Time: 8:30 - 11:00 a.m. Equipment Needed:

Make Checks Payable to: Beatrice Football Camp Time: 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Equipment Needed:

Make Checks Payable to: Beatrice Football Camp Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Equipment Needed:

T-shirt, shorts, football shoes (tennis shoes if bad weather)

T-shirt, shorts, football shoes (tennis shoes if bad weather)

T-shirt, shorts, football shoes (tennis shoes if bad weather)

BHS Practice Field West side of H. S. Cost: $30.00

You may register and pay for the camp anytime including the opening day. No late fee will be charged, but to be sure a t-shirt is ordered for the youth camp the registration needs to be turned in by: July 15.

Name ____________________________________________ Phone____________________________________________ Entering Grade ____________ Age ___________ Adult T-shirt size (please circle one) S M L XL

Mail Registration to: Bob Sexton %Beatrice High School 600 Orange Blvd. Beatrice, NE 68310

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My son/daughter has permission to attend the Beatrice Football Camp. I hereby release the Beatrice School District and all camp staff from any claims due to injuries that may be sustained during the camp.

_______________________________________ (Parents Signature)

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2010 BEATRICE BOYS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP ALL - STATE BASKETBALL CAMP Camp Sessions - by grade for 2010-11 school year Camp will be held at the High School Questions to Coach Weeks - 402-223-9712

9th - 10th - 11th - 12th Grades

June 7, 8 & 9th - 9:00 - 12:00 ............... .............. $35.00

6th - 7t h - 8th - G r a d es

May 24, 25, 26, 27 & 28 - 9:00 - 11:30 ..... ........... $40.00

3rd - 4th - 5th - G r a d e s

May 24, 25, 26, 27 & 28 - 12:30 - 3:00................. $40.00

PreK - K - 1st - 2nd -Grades

May 24, 25, 26, 27 & 28 - 3:00 - 4:30....................$30.00 Keep for future reference.

WAIVER In consideration of the acceptance of my son into the Orangemen Boys Basketball Camp; I, intending to be legally bound, do hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against Jim Weeks, the coaching staff or any school personnel, sustained and suffered by my son in connection with his associa-tion with, or entry in this camp, and which may arise out of his traveling to, participating in or returning from the camp.

_______________________________________ (Signature of Parent/Guardian) _____________________________________ (Date)

Clip and return after completed.

Name: ____________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ Phone:_____________________________________________________ School:____________________________________________________ Grade in 2010-11 school year:__________________________ T-Shirt Adult Sizes: S M or Child Sizes: 6-8

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Please make checks payable to:; BHS Boys Basketball Camp Send entry & fee to: BHS Boys Basketball Camp % Coach Weeks 600 Orange Blvd. Beatrice, NE 68310

TeamMates It was a successful day for TeamMates because of the great help we had to run the alumni Basketball Tournament. The seven teams who registered were guaranteed three games so everyone went home good and sore. The teams ended this way... 4th place- Class of 2000 (& ’98), 3rd place - Class of ’05, 2nd place - Class of ’09 and First Place was Class of ’99. TeamMates raised $800 for the one-to-one mentoring program! Thanks to all who participated and helped!

Creative Writing Poetry Tournament Mrs. Kassmeier’s Creative Writing classes wrapped up their poetry tournament just in time to contribute to the madness mingled with the month of March. Students from each semester submit two or three poems, and through a complicated process of reading and voting, the champion is crowned. Jace Bowhay wrote the champion poem titled “Sibling Poem.” Kevin VanWinkle’s “Crossroad: Left or right” was runner-up. The Final Four also included: “If Only You Knew” by Anna Peterson and “Reflection” by Ryan Rabstejnek Others which advanced to the Elite Eight were: “Adoring Lies” by Stephanie Whitlow , “I Hate You” by Courtney Paul, “Life” by Skylar Whitmore and “AI” by Derek Schwarz Congratulations to all!

Six Certify for CNA Six Beatrice High School students have met the requirements to become Certified Nursing Assistants. Starting second semester the students attended SCC after 5th period as part of the School-To-Career program to begin their pursuit of a career in health care. All students met the class and performance requirements for State Certification by the Department of Health and Human Services. Congratulations to Taryn Brown, Kendle Burow, Hannah Duncan, Lindsey Fujan, Paige Runcie, and Emily Schoneweis.

FINE ARTS

BHS Fine Arts Association: I would like to take this time to thank all who supported Fine Arts with monetary gifts, bringing food, working receptions, making locker tags and banners and anything else that help make this year in Fine Arts go well. Thanks again - Rhondarae Henderson, President. Officers for the 2010-2011 school year will be: President - Rhondarae Henderson Vice President - Gail Mann Treasurer/Publicity - Beth Engels Secretary – Jo Vostrez Here are some of the things we were able to purchase with our donations this year: Drumset for Jazzband/Show Choir; Portable Keyboard for Show Choir/Orchestra; Portable Sound System for Jazz Band/Show Choir and Steel Shelving for the Drama storage shed. We could not have made these purchases without your help! Thank You on behalf of the BHS Fine Arts Association!

Notes from the

GOING TO SUMMER CAMPS - Does your student/athlete need a copy of their physical for any summer camps? If so, please have them visit Nurse Kunc to request a copy prior to the end of the school year. Nurse Kunc will not be onduty to run copies for you after school is dismissed. MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL- Any student that has brought medication(s) to the nurse’s office to be stored and locked up will be sent a reminder prior to their LAST day of school to stop by and pick them up in any afternoon BEFORE 3:00 p.m. If the parents wish to pick up the medication that is fine, they may come at any time during the school day, it just needs to be prior to 3:00 p.m. ALL MEDICATIONS NOT RETRIEVED BY NOON ON 5/19/10 WILL BE DESTROYED, as we cannot store them over the summer. PHYSICALS INFORMATION- We will use forms, straight off the NSAA website: nsaahome.org/ administraton forms. In the top right-hand corner, 1-says CLEARANCE FORM, 1-says HISTORY FORM, 1-says PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM; at the bottom of the history form there is one light and one dark black box, the light box is for the student to sign and the dark black box is VERY important for the parent/guardian to sign, because this will allow the doctor’s office to release the answers to the medical history questions and the results of the actual physical examination to the school so that we can better serve you, by having record of past or previous findings.

SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT BANQUET 2010 The fifty-second annual Scholastic Achievement Banquet hosted by the Student Council and the Board of Education will be held Saturday, May 1 at 6:30 p.m. Those who plan to eat dinner have already made those reservations (no tickets are sold at the door), but everyone is welcome to attend the 7:30 p.m. awards ceremony in the Hevelone Center. There will be music for our enjoyment at that time, followed by presentation of awards for those students who have been on the honor roll every quarter this year, scholarship recipients, and the National Honor Society induction ceremony. The evening usually concludes about 9 p.m. We welcome and encourage your presence. If your son/daughter receives notice of a scholarship after the Scholastic Achievement Banquet, please continue to bring in written copies of those notices, because the complete enhanced scholarship section will be reprinted in the graduation program. Sarah A. Morris, Registrar

National Honor Society New Member Inductees for 2010-11 Alicia Armstrong Natalie Frahm Megan Gronewold Caleb Havekost Emily Herman Hannah Herman Lauren Howell

Brittany Lenners Logan Husa Cody Minor Dylan Oates Megan Overfield Jon Policky

Lindy Randel Morgan Sexton Lacey Spilker Mikel Summers Cassie Thornburg Abbie Vitosh Sydney Workman

NATIONAL FINANCIAL CAPABILITY CHALLENGE The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Department of Education have teamed up to launch the National Financial Capability Challenge, an awards program designed to increase the financial knowledge and capability of high school aged youth across the United States so they can take control over their financial futures. Over 76,000 students representing every state completed the Challenge, which consisted of a voluntary online exam designed to illustrate the relevance of financial capability, allow students to demonstrate what they have learned, and assess their financial knowledge. Beatrice High School business students Cassie Minor and Dylan Wrightsman scored perfect scores! Another 21 BHS business students scored in the top 20th percentile nationwide. They are: Tommie Bardsley, Kayla Cody, Josh Goodenkauf, Blaine Harms, Sebastian Holtmeier, Taylor Jurgens, Shirley Kala, Derek Klaus, Justin Kyser, Sheena Larsen, Kim Lund, Phil McClure, Trevor Meints, Cody Minor, Gabby Newman, Monica Rains, Brandon Reinke, Taylor Warren, Scott Weaver, Ashley Werner, and Jalisa Winkle.

FINANCE CHALLENGE The Mission of the Nebraska Council on Economic Education is to eliminate economic illiteracy. The Finance Challenge supports this mission by creating a fun incentive for students to take ownership of their education, their choices and their future. The FinanceChallenge is a 30-question, rapid-fire exam consisting of categories on Income and Money Management, Spending and Credit, and Saving and Investing. The online academic competition is designed to serve the needs of personal finance, consumer science, life skills and business students that learn economics and financial literacy topics but are not in a dedicated economics class. BHS students enrolled in business classes were registered for competition as teams of 3. With 97 teams participating throughout the state, the following BHS students earned recognition. 2nd Place – Kayla Cody, Kim Lund, and Monica Rains 3rd Place – Cassie Minor, Cody Minor, and Gabby Newman 5th Place – Taylor Warren, Scott Weaver, and Ashley Werner 8th Place – Josh Goodenkauf, Blaine Harms, and Derek Klaus 10th Place – Jamie Clausen, Sheena Larsen, and Kayleigh Wilson 12th Place – Tommie Bardsley, Justin Kyser, and Phil McClure 14th Place – Brandon Clark, Matara Leafty, and Brittany Sudik

Science Club Zoo Trip

Forty-nine science club students traveled to the Henry Doorly Zoo on March 15th for an overnight stay. This is paid for in part by a grant from Blue Cross/ Blue Shield of Nebraska. The students raise the rest of the money through science club fundraisers. While at the zoo, the students took a guided night tour behind the scenes at the zoo learning about how the exhibits were made, the care of the animals, and about the historical development of the zoo exhibits. Pizza was enjoyed by all. The guides then posed some scenarios such as if you were lost on a deserted island, what would be the most important supplies to have with you. Students watched a movie and then settled down for what was left of the night. Early morning wake-up call was at 6 a.m. Students took another short tour and then were able to explore the zoo for the rest of the day. Comments from members of the group were: “I look forward to this trip as the highlight of the year!” “Absolutely, incredibly awesome.” “This was a great day, even if it was freezing cold.”

2010 Nebraska Junior Academy of Science (NJAS) Two students from the BHS Special Topics in Research Class, Ross Jensby and Hillary Fischer, presented their research at the 2010 Nebraska Junior Academy of Science state competition on Friday, April 23rd. Both students were recognized as among the top ten presenters in the state and were invited to present at the National American Association of Science Conference next February in Washington, D.C. Ross was further recognized as a member of the top five student presenters at the competition. He was also recognized by the United States Army for an “Outstanding Science Project.” Hillary was recognized by the United States Department of Agriculture for an outstanding project related to horticulture. In addition, she received the Mu Alpha Theta Award for “the most challenging, original, thorough and creative investigation of a problem involving mathematics accessible to a high school student.” Hillary’s project was entitled, “Secrets of the Willow” and she investigated the use of willow “water” made from steeped twigs as a natural rooting hormone. Ross investigated the antibacterial properties of honey in his project called, “Honey’s Sweet Secret.” Both students qualified for state by earning a gold medal at the regional competition held March 6th at Doane College in Crete.

Greater Nebraska Science & Engineering Fair Three members of the Special Topics in Research class, Hillary Fischer, Lindsey Schlake, and Stephan Lagree competed in the Greater Nebraska Science and Engineering Fair in Nebraska City on Saturday, March 27th. Hillary earned a gold medal for the best botany project in the senior division with her project entitled, “Secrets of the Willow,” attempting to make her own natural rooting compound from willow twigs. Lindsey’s project, “Cower in the Shower,” compared the bacteria found in rural water showerheads with bacteria found in city showerheads. She received a silver medal for second place in the microbiology category. Stephan’s project, “Deadly Beats,” investigated the effect of different types of music on the life span of crickets. He received a silver medal for second place in the zoology category.

Annual Greenhouse Plant Sale Only a few hanging baskets left. SOLD OUT of geraniums. Contact Dr. Christen if interested.

Final Exams Schedule for Students Monday, May 17 Period 2 ….… Period 4 ……. Period 6 …… Period 7……… Tuesday, May 18 Period 1…….… Period 3….……

EXAM ………… EXAM ………… EXAM/LUNCH... LUNCH/EXAM... EXAM …………

8:12 - 9:45 ……… (93 minutes) 10:00 - 11:30 ……… (90 minutes) 11:35 - 1:05 (B lunch 1:10 – 1:45) 12:10 - 1:40 (A lunch 11:30 – 12:05) A & B to be determined at a later date. 1:45 - 3:20 ……… (90 minutes)

EXAM………… EXAM………… LUNCH………. EXAM…………

8:12 – 9:45 10:00 – 11:30 11:30 – 12:55 1:00 – 2:30

Period 5…….… Make up Final Exam Check out time…………… Wednesday, May 19 Period 8 ……. ...……EXAM….…… Make up Final Exam…...…………

2:30 – 4:00 8:30 – 10:00 10:10 – 11:40

……… (93 minutes) ……… (90 minutes) Open Campus ……… (90 minutes) ………

(if necessary)

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(90 minutes) (90 minutes)

Students in two (2) hour block classes will not report for the finals scheduled for the 2nd hour of their block class. EX.: If they take a Science, Autos, Bldg Const. etc. during joint periods 2 & 3, they will report for the period 2 final and not report for the period 3 final scheduled on another day. Same thing happens with all joint periods 4 & 5, periods 5 & 6, periods 6 & 7 and periods 7 & 8.

Students will again be allowed to leave campus on Tuesday, ONLY IF THEIR FINES, FEES AND DETENTION TIME HAVE BEEN CLEARED. If these are not taken care of before last class period on Monday, student’s name will appear on a hold list and their Period 3 teacher (on Tuesday) will be responsible to escort them to a supervised study hall/lunch period. Students & Parents: 1. Students are required to attend all final classes. Scheduled absences must be approved by an administrator and your teacher prior to finals. 2. Students are to be in the building only for their scheduled tests or classes. It is not necessary to report for assigned study hall periods or scheduled out periods. 3. Students are not to leave the classroom until the end of the period. NO EARLY DISMISSALS. 4. There will be bells to signal class changes. 5. Students must turn in all materials before leaving class or risk being added to the fine list. 6. Buses will operate on regular schedules. 7. Students not testing, may leave school grounds or study quietly in the library. 8. If you are on early release or a school-to-career student, you will need to make arrangements with your employer and let them know about your semester test schedule. 9. Cadet Aides and Student Aides need to make arrangements with their teacher/supervisors as to when/if they should report. 10. Lunch will be served on Tuesday, if you do not elect the open campus option, or if it is denied you.

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CONGRATULATIONS 2010 GRADUATES Best Wishes! from the BHS Administration, Staff and Faculty Beatrice Public Schools...to prepare all students for life-long learning and responsible citizenship.