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HOUGH HOWLER
PTSA NEWSLETTER |
| Volume 4 Edition 9 |
October 17, 2013 |
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Important Dates &
Link Hough Calendars to your Smartphone
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Mark your calendar
Graduation for the Class of 2014
Saturday, June 14th
7:30 pm
Bojangles Coliseum
2700 East Independence Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28205
*As soon as we find out the mandatory June rehearsal date,
we will communicate that date*
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Hough Howler Submissions
New Deadlines for Articles This Year
The Hough Howler is the electronic newsletter compiled by the Hough PTSA that communicates the most current Hough High School News and and information. We encourage all Hough staff members, booster clubs and Hough student clubs to provide us information to publicize to the over 2300 Howler e-mail subscribers in the Hough community. This year, we are having two deadlines a month for articles - the 1st and 15th of each month (except for April due to Spring Break). Please pay attention to these deadlines as sometimes that date is on a weekend or during a holiday. If there is something urgent that needs to go out, the Howler will be distributed on a more frequent basis. The Howler will be distributed within a few days past the deadline, so please submit your articles on time, or even better, early! Thank you for your cooperation.
Next Howler Deadline: November 1st (Friday)
Future Deadlines 2013: November 15, December 1, December 15,
Future Deadlines 2014: January 1, January 15, February 1, February 15,
March 1, March 15, April 1, May 1, May 15, June 1
Submit articls to Linda Petry, Hough PTSA President and Howler Editor at LPetry@mindspring.com |
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Hough Husky Mascot Tryouts
Application Due Tuesday, October 22nd
Audition Wednesday, October 23rd after school
Submitted by PTSA Mascot Coordinator Synamon Burrell
Do you an overabundance of spirit at Hough High School and want to get others in the spirited mood? Are you theatrical and want to perform? The HoughPTSA is seeking a student or two to serve as the Husky Mascot during PTSA events and certain home sporting events. No experience required, just enthusiasm!!!
Please read the Mascot Guidelines, complete the Application and turn into the front office by Tuesday, October 22nd by 2:15 pm. Auditions will be held after school on Wednesday, October 23rd. After we receive your application, students will be contacted and given an appointment time. If you have any questions. please contact PTSA Mascot Coordinator Synamon Burrell at synamonb@gmail.com. |
Yearbook Orders & Yearbook Senior Ads
School Pictures Ready for Pick Up
School Picture Re-takes on Friday
Submitted by Marcille Nance
Yearbook Orders
Hello Huskies! The Hough High School Yearbook is now on sale for only $70 dollars. Don't wait until prices go up -- get your yearbook now! Order forms are available in the main office or from Ms. Nance in C 219. You can also order online at www.jostensyearbooks.com
Yearbook Senior Ads
Attention All Seniors: Don't miss the chance to have your own page in the yearbook! Senior Recognition Ads are now on sale for the yearbook!! October 25th is the deadline for the lowest price. Payments and ad content can be dropped off in the main office or you can order online 24/7 at www.JostensAdService.com.
Underclassmen Pictures
Underclassmen Pictures are in. Please stop by the table outside of the cafeteria or we are not out there, stop by the front office to pick up your pictures. Retakes will be on October 18th. You will be called to the media center by grade level.
Senior Portrait Make-ups
Senior Portrait Make-ups will be on October 18th in the media center. You should receive an appointment time in the mail from Prestige Portraits. This will be your last chance to have your picture taken for the yearbook! |
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Let's Raise Some Funds for Hough Technology
We need all Hough staff, students, parents and friends to log onto
CELEBRATEMYDRIVE.COM everyday starting Friday!
Friday, October 18 - Saturday, October 26
Submitted by Student Leadership, Elissa Hayes
We have a great opportunity to win high school grant money. It's easy - all we have to do is have every student, every faculty member, every parent log on each day from October 18-26 and pledge safe driving. If we have the most commitments we win and 100 schools can win so it is a real possibility.
Celebrate My Drive is State Farm's signature program, designed to be a community celebration of safe driving habits. To help raise awareness around teen driver safety, State Farm is giving away $3.25 million in grants to high schools!
From October 18-26, anyone 14 years or older, can make one safe driving commitment per day for his/her school of choice by going to CELEBRATEMYDRIVE.COM. Our school is listed as William Amos Hough High School
(*Please note, no solicitation of products will be made as a result of this or any Celebrate My Drive communication.)
CELEBRATE MY DRIVEŽ Powered by State FarmŽ encourages teens to make positive choices as they start driving. We're proud to help them stay safe as they explore the road ahead.
WHY: Crashes are the No. 1 killer of teens. The first year of driving is the most dangerous.
WHEN: National Teen Driver Safety Week | October 18-26 | AND BEYOND!
HIGH SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS AGES 14+ will unite their communities to generate support for their school by making safe driving commitments. $3.25 million in grants* will then be awarded to 100 winning high schools! 2 schools get a Grand Prize Concert by Kelly Clarkson and a $100,000 grant
8 schools get $100,000 and 90 schools get $25,000
Let's help raise money for Technology for Hough High School so we can support BYOT and buy some iPad carts! Starting on October 18th, we will send you an email each day to remind you to log on each day! Don't worry - we'll only send out these daily reminders for one week. So, please help us out and log in daily!
Click here to print a flyer to remind you to log on each day
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Proctors STILL NEEDED for PLAN Testing
Wednesday, October 23rd
6:45 am - 12 :05 pm
Submitted by Jenny Hudak
Due to our very high numbers of 10th graders, we are going to have to utilize 15 parent proctors for the PLAN test on October 23rd. The parents will need to report between 6:45/ 7 am* and will proctor until 12:05 pm (*Please be aware of the heavy carpool traffic in the morning and the earlier you arrive, the better.)
Proctors need to be CMS approved volunteers. Once you sign up, you receive an emal contaiing a short power point training guide to review prior to that date. If you have any questions about proctoring, please contcact Jenny Hudak at jennifer.hudak@cms.k12.nc.us
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Hough Varsity Football at AL Brown
Friday at 7:30 pm
Wear Husky Spirit Colors - black, white or silver
AL Brown High School
415 E 1st St, Kannapolis, NC 28083
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Reflections
A National PTA Program
Theme: "Believe, Dream, Inspire"
Deadline for Entries is Thursday, November 7th at 2:15 pm
Submitted by PTSA Reflections Chair, Jackie Eggleston
Students - UNLEASH your creative instincts and enter the 2013 "Reflections" contest, sponsored by the Hough PTSA.
First, reflect on the theme: "Believe, Dream, Inspire"
Then, create an original work in one of six categories: Visual Arts, Photography, Literature, Musical Competition, Dance Choreography, and Film Production. Click here to go to Hough PTSA website for General Participation Rules, Category Specific Rules and the Official Entry Form.
Please click here for Hough Student Letter
The deadline for all entries is Thursday, November 7th at 2:15 pm in the front office.
Winners will receive recognition and awesome prizes, and may be sent on to the District, State, and National levels.
Please contact Jackie Eggleston, Hough High PTSA Reflections chairperson, with questions or for additional information. She can be reached at jhope36@aol.com or 704-895-8899
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Homecoming Week Events
Shipwrecked
October 21 - 26
Submitted by PTSA Spirit Chairs Tammy Smith & Gina Story and
Student Leadership Advisor Vickie Waddell
Hough Homecoming Week is October 21 through October 26!
The themes for the week are:
Monday --- Maui Monday
Tuesday --- NASCAR Tuesday
Wednesday -- Nerd Wednesday
Thursday -- Throw Back Thursday
Friday -- Hough Spirit --- Epic Pep Rally during 4th block
Freshmen wear White
Sophomores wear Black
Juniors wear Silver or Gray
Seniors wear White, Black, Silver or Husky Blue!!
Homecoming shirts go on sale during lunch Thursday, October 17 for $15.00.
Homecoming dance tickets go on sale during lunch Thursday October 17.
Purchase your Homecoming Dance tickets early.
The cost is $5.00 if purchased this Thursday and Friday.
Homecoming week the price will be $7.00.
(You must purchase your ticket before the dance. No tickets will be sold at the door.)
If you would like to bring an outside guest to our Homecoming Dance please pick up a Guest Registration Form from the front office. The forms will be due no later than October 23rd.
Tuesday, October 22nd at 7 pm PTSA sponsored Powder Puff Game
Immediately following the Powder Puff game we will have our annual
"Car Smash".
The cost is $1.00 per hit.
Hough Huskies are going to SMASH West Charlotte for homecoming!
Friday, October 25th at 1 pm Pep Rally & PTSA-sponsored Homecoming Parade
The 4th Annual Homecoming Parade will take place during the Pep Rally, Friday October 25th. Parents are invited to attend and can sit on the visitor's side of the football field.
Parent parking will be in the grassy parking lot across from the student parking lot.
Hough student clubs, fall sports teams and other Hough-sponsored organizations are invited to create a float and take part in the PTSA sponsored parade.
in order to partiicipate.
Friday, October 25th at 7 pm - Hough Huskies v West Charlotte
Halftime Show featuring the Marching Huskies and our Homecoming Court
*Friday Night Football Game Theme is Shipwrecked (from island wear to sailor outfits!)
Saturday, October 26th Homecoming Dance in the gym 7:00-10:30 pm
(sponsored by Student Leadership)
(Please note time!)
Semi Formal with flat shoes (The Soft Sole Dance)
Bling out your favorite tennies
IMPORTANT NOTE - Plan Ahead:
Purchase your Homecoming Dance tickets early.
The cost is $5.00 if purchased this Thursday and Friday.
Homecoming week the price will be $7.00.
(You must purchase your ticket before the dance. No tickets will be sold at the door.)
If you would like to bring an outside guest to our Homecoming Dance please pick up a Guest Registration Form from the front office. The forms will be due no later than October 23rd. |
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Student Leadership
Requests Donations for Homecoming Dance
Please help us out!
Submitted by Vickie Waddell
Please sign up to donate items for our Homecoming Dance, to be held on October 26, 2013. If you can help us donate items by Friday, October 25th at 2:15 pm, the day before the dance, we would appreciate it. Please bring all donations to the front office and have them contact Mrs. Waddell. Thank you for your consideration.
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SAVE THE DATE!!
4th Annual "CLASH of the PACK" Powder Puff Game
Junior Girls v Senior Girls
"Revenge is sweet..."
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Game Time is 7 p.m.
NO FEE TO WATCH!
Submitted by PTSA Spirit Events Chair Gina Story
Powder Puff Player Reminders:
Senior Girls Coaches:
Ms. Edwards W.A. Hough Faculty (English teacher) & Adrian Murrell ( retired NFL Player)
Senior Girls Powder Puff practices:
Wednesday, October 16th at 2:45 Location: field to the left of the stadium
Monday, October 21st at 2:45 Location: Bailey Rd. Park
Tuesday, October 22nd Powder Puff Game/Must be at field at 6p.m.
Senior girls will meet at Tenders for pre-game at 5p.m.
Junior Girls Coach: Mark Maye ( played at UNC Chapel Hill football and WLAF, World League of American Football) Assistant Coaches Former Hough Student Jackson Campbell and current Hough Student Luke Maye.
Junior Girls Practice Schedule:
Wednesday, October, 9th (complete)
Next Week: TBA Pay attention to announcements
Monday, October 21st Location: Field to the left of stadium
Tuesday, October 22nd Powder Puff Game/Must be at field by 6p.m.
Juniors Pre-game dinner: TBD (Team Captain must decide where to meet)
YOU MUST PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICES TO PLAY THE GAME
Contact Gina Story at jgatjstory@roadrunner.com with questions. |
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Hough Students, now is the time to learn the
William A. Hough High School Alma Mater
We hail thee Alma Mater
our voices let us raise.
With Husky pride and honor
we sing now full of praise.
To remember lasting moments
our friendships never will fade.
Hough High, march on forever
victorious all our days.
Want to print a copy and share with your friends to help you sing? Click here
Come on Hough, let's start a new tradition and show our school spirit!!! We will be singing this after all games. Please watch the video below to learn the Alma Mater.
Thank you to Mr. Carrington, the bands of Hough, Ms. Hickox and the Chorus for all they are doing to promote the singing of the Hough Alma Mater! Thank you to Daniel Shiels for uploading the video to YouTube!
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PSAT/NMSQT & PLAN Testing
Submitted by Jenny Hudak, Hough StateTesting Coordinator
On October 23, 2013 all 10th graders will take the PLAN exam from ACT. Students should be prepared for this test in the same way they would for the PSAT.Please make sure your students are on time to school as we will start promptly at 7:15 a.m.Each student should be well rested and eat a nourishing breakfast.In addition, each student will need to bring two #2 pencils (not mechanical) and a calculator.Calculators will not be provided by the school.
For further information regarding these tests, please go to www.collegeboard.org for the PSAT & www.act.org for the PLAN.
PSAT Student Bulletins were given to each student during homeroom on September 4th.This bulletin contains test taking tips, the 7 types of questions on the PSAT, details on how answers are scored plus an entire PSAT practice test. |
Graduation Project Judges Needed
December 2-6
Submitted by PTSA Projecct Graduation Chair, Angela Cramarossa
We are looking for volunteer judges for the 2013 Graduate Senior Project presentations from December 2-6. We welcome all parents, freshman to senior, that want to participate in the Graduation Project Judging. Two parents or volunteers are paired with a faculty member. As a team, you will evaluate the Senior's portfolio, product and presentation. You will find judging a very rewarding experience to see our Senior's present their graduation project. Please come with an objective attitude!
Judging is from 7:00 am - 2:15 pm, Monday-Friday, December 2-6, 2013, in the Media Center. We will provide both breakfast and lunch each day in appreciation for your service.
Click here to sign up
A note from the PTSA Graduation Project Chair, Angela Cramarossa:
This year the Senior Graduation Project presentation/judging will be December 2nd-6th, 2013. A second session will be held in April 2014. I am reaching out to you today because I am in need of 2 volunteers who would be interested in Co-chairing with me.
This would entail:
- reaching out to various businesses in the community to get donations (for food, drinks, gift certificates etc..)
- organizing parent volunteers for judging with 'SignUpGenius'
- day of judging, set up for breakfast and lunch for judging volunteer parents/staff (pick up lunch each day)
- December 2nd-6th, work with me from 6:30am - 2:00pm each day
If your are interested in assisting me with the Senior Graduation project please send me an email at cdngirl03@sbcglobal.net and we can coordinate a time to meet and discuss this further.
**Please remember to sign up as judges during presentation week and to encourage your friends and family to do so as well. This is a very rewarding experience to see our Seniors present their graduation projects. Thank you for offering your time and support to our students at Hough and to the PTSA. |
2013 Miss Hough Carrousel Scholar Program
Submitted by Gina Story
In 1967, Carolinas' Carrousel, Inc. instituted its Carrousel Queens Scholarship Program to recognize outstanding students in the Charlotte region. Each area high school was invited to select a senior girl to represent its school and compete for the college scholarships offered by the Novant Health Carolinas' Carrousel.
That program continues today as the Carrousel Scholarship Program. The 2013 Carrousel Representatives will be selected from 60 area high schools. Scholarships are awarded to the top Carrousel Scholar and four runners-up. The program also awards the Bill and Mary Ann York Community Service Award. Under the auspices of the Carrousel Scholarship Fund, awards include five cash scholarships: $3,000, $2,000, $1,600, $800 and $700.
The 2013 Miss Hough Carrousel was chosen on Tuesday, October 15th after a rigorous selection process which included an in depth application, essay and personal interview with a panel of judges. Our competition recognizes one female senior that exemplifies academic excellence, community involvement, strong moral character, leadership and confidence in personal presentation. The following seniors participated in this year's event:
Miss McKenzie Maddox, Miss Katelyn Benson, Miss Elissa Hayes, Miss Courtney Carroll, Miss Alexandra Doten, & Miss Jennifer Lyne Hart
This was a very difficult process because all of these contestants exemplified qualities Hough was looking for in their representative. However, three young women stood out and were chosen as our court. They are:
2nd Runner Up: Miss Alexandra Doten
1st Runner Up: Miss Courtney Carroll
2013 Miss Hough Carrousel winner is: Miss Elissa Hayes
In November, Miss Hayes will move on to compete against 59 other high school seniors for the
coveted title of Carrousel Queen where she has the opportunity to receive a $3000 scholarship to her college of choice.
GOOD LUCK ELISSA!!!! |
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Grab some dinner and support Hough High at our first restaurant spirit night of the year!
Tuesday, Oct. 29th
from 5 - 8 pm
Please mention Hough High when placing your order and Tenders will donate a portion of the proceeds to HHS PTSA!
Tenders
18341 Statesville Road
Cornelius, NC
704-896-9007 |
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Bond Referendum in November
Election Day, November 5th
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is asking voters to approve $290 million in bonds on Nov. 5. CMS will use the bond money, if approved, to increase the academic options and opportunities to students, to relieve overcrowding and to renovate/upgrade some of the district's older schools. We have provided some information created by CMS to share with you so that you understand the bond referendum.
| 2013 GENERAL ELECTION | | First Day of Absentee (By Mail) | Friday, October 4th | 8:00 AM | | Deadline for Registration | Friday, October 11th | 5:00 PM | | First Day of Absentee (In Person) | Thursday, October 17th | 8:00 AM | | Last Day Absentee (By Mail) | Tuesday, October 29th | 5:00 PM | | Last Day Absentee (In Person) | Saturday, November 2nd | 1:00 PM | | Last Day to Return Absentee Ballots | Monday, November 4th | 5:00 PM | | Sick/ Disabled Deadline | Monday, November 4th | 5:00 PM | | ELECTION DAY GENERAL | Tuesday, November 5th | 6:30 AM- 7:30 PM |
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Invest in Technology at Hough High!
Invest in Your Child's Future
Submittted by PTSA VP Fundraising, Talina Bath
As you may know, the PTSA's main fundraiser is the Huskies Fund. Our goal this year is $12,000 which is the amount needed to continue to provide PTSA programs such as Advocacy, the Graduation Project, Reflections, and other student activities as well as to support Hough High academics.
In addition, Dr. Rosenbach and the PTSA would like to improve the technology at Hough by purchasing Ipad or Google Chrome Book carts to incorporate technology with the curriculum. We feel this is imperative to the success of Hough students and will allow them to be competitive when they move on from Hough High. These technology carts will allow us to become a full BYOT (or Bring Your Own Technology) school. Students would bring their own devices or utilize these technology carts.
However, we can only do it with your help.
All donations above our Huskies Fund goal of $12,000 will be set aside for the purchase  of these carts. We hope to raise $30,000 for technology. Your donation is 100% tax deductible and any amount is appreciated. If you have already donated, thank you for your generosity! If you have not donated as of yet or would like to contribute towards the push for technology at Hough, you may send in your donation in an envelope marked PTSA Huskies Fund.
Current List of Donors (as of October 14, 2013)
Please consider making a donation
to contribute towards the push for technology at Hough High!
All donations are 100% tax deductible!
Send cash or checks in an envelope addressed to PTSA Huskies Fund.
If you have any fundraising questions, please contact PTSA VP Fundraising, Talina Bath at talinabath@bellsouth.net.
Donate to the Huskies Fund |
PTSA Membership
Submitted by PTSA VP Membership, Pam Dolaher
Our membership goal this year is 900 memberships and we are currently at 824! We are sooo close - please help us reach our goal!!! Joining the PTSA does not require you to volunteer or to attend meetings. However, by becoming a member you are showing your support of the PTSA. We encourage students to join as students put the "S" in PTSA. As always, thank you for your support.
Join the Hough PTSA. Remember, seniors, if you wish to apply for the PTSA scholarships in the spring, you must be a member of the Hough PTSA by February 28th. Join now so you won't forget later! Dues are $6 per person. |
We Know You're Busy...We'll Link Your Card for You!
Submitted by PTSA VP Fundraising, Talina Bath
There are over 1500 Hough families and 444 of them have re-linked their Harris Teeter VIC card to Hough! We know you've been busy. So we would like to help with one of those things on your to do list that never gets done - linking your Harris Teeter VIC card! Each year Harris Teeter requires participants to re-link their VIC card. Last year, we had 403 families linked and earned over $3,000 through the Harris Teeter Together in Education program! We can do more this year with your help. If you shop at Harris Teeter and have a VIC card, please take a moment to fill out the form (Hough PTSA VIC Code = 8376) and send it in an envelope marked PTSA. We'll link your Harris Teeter VIC card for you!
Don't Forget about the 2013 TIE Re-Link Sweepstakes:Link your VIC card today and be entered for a chance to win $200 in Harris Teeter gift cards! Any time between August 1 and November 5, 2013, you will be automatically entered when you link your VIC card to any participating school in Harris Teeter's Together in Education Program. Harris Teeter will select one winner each week from August 6- November 5, 2013. Limit one entry per VIC card household. Fourteen (14) grand prize winners will win $200 in HT gift cards for themselves, as well as $200 in gift cards for the school that they support. Approximate Retail Value ("ARV"): $400. Total ARV - $400. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Sweepstakes open only to legal residents of Delaware, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, Tennessee, Virginia and Washington DC who are 18 years of age or older. Contest Ends November 5, 2013.
You must re-link each year!
Please consider linking your Harris Teeter VIC Card to the following Hough organizations:
PTSA # 8376
Athletic Booster Club # 8348
Band # 8414
JROTC # 8368
Chorus # 2072
There are several ways to re-link your VIC card:
* click on this link Harris Teeter Together in Education
* Customer Service desk
* At the checkout counter
*Call 1-800-432-6111 (number located on the back of your VIC card)
*use form above
You can link up to 5 organizations/schools (funds will be divided equally).
CLICK HERE NOW TO RE-LINK YOUR VIC CARD
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Link your Target Red Card to Hough
Hough is linked to Target's Together in Education program! Enroll today and Target will donate a percentage of each REDcard purchase you make to our school!(Only one school can be selected.)Call 1-800-316-6142, visit Target.com/tcoe or an in-store kiosk to sign up and designate Hough as your school today! No need to re-link each year!
Click here to find out more about this program and to link your REDcard to Hough |
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Hough PTSA Volunteers
Submitted by PTSA Volunteers Chair, Kim Benz
Thank you to those who have turned in the yellow volunteer form. We have compiled all volunteer forms and our commitee chairs should have been in contact. If you are interested in volunteering with the Hough PTSA., we have different areas to interest you and they are listed on the PTSA Volunteer Form. If you have any questions about available PTSA opportunities, please contact PTSA President Linda Petry at LPetry@mindspring.com. |
Donations for AP Testing
Submitted by Jenny Hudak, Hough StateTesting Coordinator
Parents of AP Students,
THANK YOU!! to the families who have donated so far. We have received $150 in donations to date with $1500 remaining.
This year we have secured a facility for AP testing that will allow us to test all students at one location. In past years, we've had to hold same day testing at multiple facilities; some of which did not provide an optimal testing environment. The facility we want to use this year is a positive and peaceful environment for your student. The location we would like to secure is allowing us to use the facility free of charge but we need to rent tables for the 2 weeks of AP testing. The cost of the table rental is $1656. Would you be willing to help defray that cost? This year, CMS is paying the full amount for each AP exam. That means you won't have to pay for any tests. Please consider donating to Hough to help defray the cost of securing an optimal testing location. Or, pass this information along to community members and businesses that may be willing to help out our testing program. Your contribution is tax deductible. If you are able to help, please make your check payable to William A. Hough High School and send it to the attention of Jenny Hudak - AP testing Coordinator. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness.
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Submitted by Athletic Booster President Rich Hammond
Sign up for events at: Hough Concession Sign Up Genius
The Booster Club is still in need of volunteers. Please see the outstanding roles on the website :Booster Club Volunteers
Sponsorship opportunities are still available for the 2013/2014 school year. Contact Rich Hammond or Jim Martel for more information.
Athletic Booster Club Membership and Season Pass Form
Athletic Booster Club Concesssions Volunteer Schedule
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Counselor's Corner - Student Services Announcements and Website
Submitted by Maghen Sikkler
A wealth of information is available through the Student Services Website where you will find information about postsecondary planning, scholarship and financial aid resources, and selected school procedures. Please add this link to your "Favorites" and check it periodically for updates on relevant topics for all grade levels.
Mid-Year Graduation Date Released!!!
This year's midyear graduation is Monday, February 3, 2014.
Mid-Year Graduates will be receiving further information in the near future.
For the most current Scholarship Bulletin, click here |
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Counselor's Corner - College Visits Scheduled
Submitted by Maghen Sikkler
~ Please go to the Student Services Office and sign up for an appointment. For the most up-to-date college visits, we recommend that seniors check this section of our Student Services website.
Cabarrus College - 10/23, 10 am
Ohio University - 10/28, 8:00 am |
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Bands of Hough
Submitted by Julie Smith
Lots of news!!! Mark your calendars.
Parent Meeting:
Thursday, October 17th at 7:00 pm, this is for all Band parents, (Concert, Wind Ensemble and Marching Bands) come find out about our spring trip, I believe the land of mouse ears is the final destination. We will also be discussing Hough Band's very first mattress sale, yes you did read that!
Spirit Nights:
Wednesday October 30th - Spirit Night at Panda Express in Northcross
Wednesday November 13th - Spirit Night at Jett's Pizza in Rosedale
Performances:
Saturday, October 19th - Blue Devil Classic in Mooresville
Saturday, October 26th - Pirate Cove Classic at Porter Ridge
Saturday, November 2th - Last marching Band performance at Davidson College's Home Football game.
Thursday, November 7 - Fall Concert Performance
Monday, November 18th - Dallas Brass, you don't want to miss this one at all. http://www.dallasbrass.com/
Wow, doesn't his look like an awesome schedule. Please plan on participating with every one of them and see what your students are doing!
Fundraising:
Please see any band member for fresh oranges & grapefruit, shipped directly to Hough from the groves in Florida, delivery date is on or about 12/3/2013. Prices are $27 and $37 for 20 pound & 40 pound boxes respectively. Additionally, just to counterbalance the healthy fruit, we have added to our sales Butter Braids, they are $13 each unless you go all out for Double Chocolate, which is $14.
Mattress Sale: Saturday, November 16th, come out and buy your new mattress at substantial savings. In addition to the normal savings, check your teacher boxes for additional savings for all CMS teachers and staff. Please see the attached flyer.
Marching Band Competitions:
For those that missed the marching band performance at Knights of the Round Table Tournament at North Lincoln HS on Saturday, October 5th, the Huskies competed in AA division against 6 other schools from the greater Charlotte area. The Band earned: 1st Place in Music!!!, 1st place in Percussion, 2nd Place in Effect, and 2nd place overall. Well done!
Bringing home the bling again!! The marching Huskies competed again on Saturday, October 12th at the Butler Festival of Bands, 17 bands in total performed with 4 schools represented in the Hough AA class. Here again, we place 1st in Music, 2nd Place in Drum Line, General Effect, Visual, and OVERALL!!!
Better yet, this weekend we will have 2 performances nearby at the Mooresville HS Blue Devil Classic. Come on out and cheer on the marching Huskies. We will perform at 1:00 pm under MPA rules, and again at 3:15 pm. The Mooresville HS stadium is located at 659 E. Center Avenue, Mooresville. Come on out and see what we are doing!!! |
Orchestra News
Submitted by Coleen LoFaso
Here are some of the up coming events for the Orchestra:
October 17th is our Fall Concert
The concert begins at 7PM in the Auditorium and tickets are free.
Mark Wood Event
Mark Wood, the founding member of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, is going to be holding a workshop at Hough High School on November 4th and 5th. Our orchestra, Bailey Middle School's orchestra and schools in our area are going to be participating.
There will be a concert on November 5th.
Ticket prices are $20.00
There will be a silent auction and concessions.
Doors open at 6:30
You can purchase tickets in the Orchestra room.
Mark Wood has a passion for music education, his Electrify Your Strings program is a workshop for school music education that motivates students and helps raise money for music education.
To learn more please go to www.electrifyyourstrings.com
For more information on the above events please email us at HHSOP@live.com
You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter at @HoughOrchestra |
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Chorus News
Submitted by Heidi Hickox
Fall Concert Wrap-Up: All of our choruses performed their first concert of the year, "An American Sampler" last Thursday, October 10 in the auditorium. Music from several genres and regions of America were featured as well as a special guest appearance by the Bailey Middle School Honors Chorus, directed by Mr. Patrick McCarthy. In addition, 4 cadets from the Hough Army JROTC presented the colors for the opening of our program and the National Anthem, and served as ushers for the evening. Choirs were accompanied by Ms. Laura Swetnam and the concert closed with approximately 140 singers on the stage from both HHH and BMS singing a Native American Blessing, "Farewell, My Friend." Congratulations to all of the students on a very successful first performance!
Disney Trip: Our first payment deadline of $50 is due Friday, 10/18. This is a non-refundable deposit and students may pay more toward the total trip cost ($650) if desired. An email with the trip itinerary has been sent but if you did not receive it, please let Ms. Hickox know. Additional forms and paperwork will be going home soon and all signatures must be complete for students to have full eligibility to go on the trip. Additional payments must be made on 11/18, 12/17, and 1/7. The trip is scheduled for February 14-18, 2014. Please make your checks payable to the HHS Chorus Boosters--cash is also accepted.
CHEESECAKE & Cookie Dough FUNDRAISER: Chorus students have begun selling their annual cheesecake fundraiser this week. They are also selling cookie dough in a variety of flavors. Orders are due by 10/30 and delivery will be on 11/19, just in time for Thanksgiving. Please consider supporting the chorus program and place your order today!
PARENT/BOOSTER MEETING: There is an all important parent meeting on Tuesday, 10/22 at 7PM in the Chorus Room. This is not just a meeting about the Disney Trip, but other important agenda items for the year will also be discussed.
Singers needed for Homecoming Game on 10/25. Please sign up outside the Chorus Room. We will be singing the National Anthem with the band at pre-game and the HHS Alma Mater at the end of the game. Singers will meet in the chorus room at 6PM. Alumni are welcome to join us!
The Chorus Boosters now have a VIC Number for Harris Teeter - it is #2072, so please link to our number. You may link to more than one account---and your card will be linked for the entire school year. Once your card is linked, the Chorus Dept will receive a portion of your Harris Teeter brand purchases credited back to our account. You may link to more than one Hough organization and this program does NOT interfere with your VIC savings or cost any money. Thank you for your support!
WANTED: USED Concert Attire & Sponsorships
We have several students who are in need of financial or physical help with obtaining the required formal concert attire and with our upcoming trip to Disney. If you know a student who is no longer participating in chorus or band, just taking this year off from singing or playing an instrument, or maybe even graduated, please consider loaning or donating your concert dress or tuxedo items back to the chorus department. We would also be happy to accept any financial donations to those who would like to help provide "scholarship" for our talented singers. Please direct any donations to Mr. Edwards. Thank you!
Chorus Parent Information--- For any questions, sponsorships, donations, or particular areas of interest, please contact, Mr. John Edwards at our new Howlin' Huskies email: forhoughsingers@yahoo.com |
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Submitted by Matthew Norrito
Members of FBLA strive and plan to succeed for the future both near and far. We have decided to begin the registering process for students for the second semester. This opportunity will give students the ability to join a great organization and compete at the NC State Leadership Conference in Greensboro where scholarships of up to $500,000 will be awarded to North Carolina FBLA winners.
Beginning Monday November 4th, applications will be available both online and may be picked up in room C-224. Become a member of our team and take hold of your future today. |
Brandon Castillo Makes All Nation
Submitted by Laurie Castillo
Brandon Castillo, senior violist, has been selected as a member of the 2013 All-National Honor Symphony Orchestra sponsored by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). Brandon will join more than 670 of the most musically talented and skilled high school students in the United States to perform at a gala concert on October 30, 2013 in Nashville, TN.
The NAfME All-National Honors Ensembles, consisting of a concert band, symphony orchestra, mixed chorus, and jazz ensemble, are organized by members of the NAfME. The concert band and symphony orchestra will each have approximately 150 instrumentalists, the jazz ensemble will have 20 instrumentalists, and the mixed chorus will have approximately 350 vocalists. Eligible students have qualified for their state-level honor ensemble program and competed against top students for a spot in these national honor ensembles.
It's a two year process in North Carolina for orchestra students to be eligible to audition for the All-National Honors Ensembles. Brandon became eligible when he was selected for North Carolina's All-State National Honors Orchestra his junior year which was the result of the Western Regional Honors Orchestra his sophomore year. Once eligible, Brandon made an audition tape and Mr. Myers wrote a recommendation letter. Both were sent to NAfME along with all other eligible students from all 50 states. Brandon was notified that he was selected over the past summer.
Brandon has been playing the viola for over 7 years. He has been a member and principal chair of the Hough Orchestra since his freshman year. Brandon is also a member of the Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra since his freshman year and currently 2nd chair. Brandon is the only student from the Charlotte area selected for the All-National Honors Ensembles and the only musician in North Carolina to be selected for the All-National Honor Symphony Orchestra! The 2013 NAfME All-National Honors Ensembles will perform for an audience of thousands on Wednesday, October 30, 2013, in the Presidential Ballroom of the Gaylord Opryland Hotel, Nashville, TN.
Good Luck Brandon and CONGRATULATIONS! |
2013 Girls Golf Conference Winning Team
Submitted by Tim Cleveland
The Hough girls golf team won their conference for the first time and proceeds to the regional tournament on Monday 10/21 at the Brushy Mountain Golf Club in Taylorsville, NC. Top teams from the regional and qualifying individuals will continue on to the State finals on 10/28 and 10/29 at Pinehurst #6.
Conference Player of the Year - Bailey Jones (Hough) Ave. 39.83
All Conference Team - Players with Top 10 scoring Averages: - Bailey Jones (Senior) - 39.83 average
- Renee Janis (Sophomore) - 42.00 average
- Tessa Young (Senior) - 42.33 average
- Natalie Cleveland (Freshman) - 45.66 average
Way to go, Husky Golfers!!! *Does your team have winning news to share? We would love to give you a shout out in the Howler. Deadlines are the 1st and 15th of each month. Email must come from coach or coach must be cc'd. Thank you. Editor |
Attn: Mr. Keene's Social Studies Classes
Submitted by Justin Keene
In an effort to help all my students be able to keep up to date with all that is going on in class in the most efficient manner possible, I have created a new website. Included in the site is calendar, a link to join the class group, contact information, and a tutoring schedule.
Please contact me with any questions.
(Editor's note: Congratulations to Mr. Keene and his wife on their baby boy, born approximately 3 weeks ago!!! ) |
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Junior Class Specific Information
Submitted by Vickie Waddell, Marcille Nance & Caroline Marshall
The Junior Class Council needs your help to make 2013-2014 a great team-building year for our class! In order to create the best Junior Class Experience for your student, we will be collecting dues which help to provide funds for our prom, class service projects, and other class activities. Students who pay the $35 dues by November 22nd will receive a free and exclusive Junior class t-shirt as well as a $10 discount on a prom ticket. Juniors can pay dues online from the Hough Website Online Payments tab or bring money to Ms. Nance in room C-219. |
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