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Message from the Prez
The General Meeting on February 19th featured Susan Morse, author of "The Dog Stays in the Picture: How My Rescued Greyhound Helped me Cope with my Empty Nest." Her talk, reading and subsequent Q and A were very well received. Lucky attendees snapped up a copy of the book along with an autograph and "paw print". She was humorous, warm, personable and honest about her experiences sending one daughter and two twin boys off to college, all different experiences. I am sure many parents cannot wrap their heads around empty nesting. We are all currently wrapped up in our kid's grades, AP classes, extracurriculars, etc. I remember when my son was a toddler and people would say, "You'll blink and he'll be grown." I blinked. If you were not able to attend the meeting, check out Susan's blog here. Her book can be found at all the virtual and tangible booksellers. Please join us for the April 16 general meeting. It will be catered by none other than our very own BBQ Pitmaster Officer Files, so come hungry. We will be honoring all of this year's volunteers, bidding a PTO farewell to the three retiring CVHS teachers (Messrs. Jonas, Swenson and Dewey), and we will be electing new officers for 2015-2016 school year. The general meeting on May 19 will be the ever popular award banquet, more to come on that. Also, seniors, don't forgot to apply for the PTO Scholarship at vanguardian.org!
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Revilla among nation's best
Carnegie Vanguard High School Junior Patrick Revilla has been selected as a semifinalist for the USA Physics Olympiad.
Based on their performance in a preliminary exam, 388 students from across the United States were selected. Only 27 students from the state of Texas were selected as semifinalists, and Patrick is the only HISD student who scored high enough to receive an invitation.
The USA Physics Olympiad Exam, sponsored by the American Association of Physics Teachers, is used as the basis for selection of the 20 members of the U.S. Physics Team. These students, from schools all over the U.S., travel to the University of Maryland-College Park at the end of May for the annual U.S. Physics Team Training Camp. During the camp they engage in 10 days of intense studying, testing, and problem solving.
Congratulations Patrick!
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Robotics Texas Champions!
Today Texas, tomorrow the world!
 For the fifth year in a row, the CVHS Robotics Club qualified for the VEX Robotics World Championship, and this time, Carnegie students will enter the event as the record-setting Texas Champions.
The alliance of the DiscoBots Zeta and Thunder Cloud squads set a new record for the highest VEX Robotics State Tournament score with 104 points this past weekend at Clear Falls High School in League City. Meanwhile, the Stratus squad fell in the semifinals, but their final score was plenty high enough to qualify for Worlds.
And as if those accolades are not enough, the DiscoBots Zeta squad won the prestigious Design Award at state, which by itself would have qualified them for Worlds.
The World Championship Tournament is set for Louisville, Ky. April 15-18. For more on that event, click here. The CVHS teams that participated were:
5678 Thunder Cloud: Sai Adharuprapu (Senior), Jared Lehmann (Senior), and Sam McConnell (Senior).
5678S Stratus: Mika Generao (Freshman), Rachel Tan (Freshman), Meha Mohapatra (Sophomore), Gilbert Martinez (Sophomore), Seth Taylor (Senior)
2587Z DiscoBots Zeta: Senior Andrew Nagal's VEX team whose members include: Peter Dulworth (homeschooled), Cyrus Shy (homeschooled) and Zak Ahmed (Galveston Ball High School).
At the end of qualifications at the state meet, Thunder Cloud was ranked 17th, Stratus ranked 36th, and DiscoBots Zeta remained the only undefeated team and ranked first.
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Sports schedules
Rhinos in action
 The Carnegie men's and women's soccer teams host the Challenge Early College squads at the Gregory-Lincoln fields Friday, starting with the women's game at 4 p.m. This will be the final game for the women's squad, who will wrap up a solid season. After this game, the men (7-2-1) still have another game on their schedule, against Raul Izaguirre March 6.
Also, the Rhino baseball team is next set to take the field against the tough Bellaire Cardinals in the Ewell Jackson Tournament at Knoblauch Field, 13755 South Main, Thursday, March 5 at 2 p.m. The Rhinos also have EJ Tournament dates scheduled against Milby at 2 p.m. Friday, March 6, Madison at 7 p.m. Friday, March 6, and Spring Woods at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7.
For a full schedule, click here.
Come out and support your Rhinos.
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30-Hour Famine lock-in Feb. 27 and 28
Chaperones needed
 The Carnegie chapter of the National Honor Society will once again host the 30 Hour Famine locked-in event. This year, it's going to be Friday, Feb. 27, and Saturday, Feb. 28.
The NHS is looking for parents willing to volunteer their time to chaperone the kids during the evening of Friday, Feb. 27. They don't need to spend the night at Carnegie if they're not able. Whatever time they're able to spend as chaperone would be much appreciated.
For more information, visit www.30hourfamine.org and/or e-mail Ms. Alcoriza at aalcoriz@houstonisd.org (especially if you wish to chaperone as she needs a head count).
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Rhinos at play March 3
School-wide field trip to Hermann Park/Houston Zoo
The Houston Zoo is about to get an influx of rhinos. No new habitat will have to built (yet), as this looks to b a one-day event.
In recognition of the students' hard work all year long, the school will be taking all students on a field trip to Hermann Park and the Houston Zoo Tuesday, March 3. Credit where it's due: The idea originated with Mr. Garner and the Student Council, so a big thanks to them.
Students should bring a lunch. Of course, there are restaurants in the area (inside the Museum of Natural Science, in the Zoo, etc.), but they can be expensive and very slow to serve people. The admission to the Zoo for the day will be free.
Students may bring a ball or other item to play out on the grass outside the zoo.
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Family campouts in March and April
 The Carnegie Eco Club is heading out on a camping trip of its own, and will host two Rhino Family Campouts this semester. These are free opportunities for you and yours to enjoy the outdoors at two different parks barely an hour or so from the Carnegie campus. Texas Parks and Wildlife is providing the tents and cooking equipment. No experience necessary.
Ms. Scott adds: "We have 5 families signed up but we need MORE!! This is the EASIEST camping experience you will have and did I mention kayaking??? All for free!!! "Life's Better Outside" so come with us!"
- March 6-8 (Friday night optional) at Galveston Island State Park. Signup here.
- April 10-12 at Brazos Bend State Park. Signup here.
For more information, e-mail Ms. Scott jscott13@houstonisd.org.
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Parties for Parents
Check out what's coming up!
Need more information? Want to know who's going to be there? Having trouble getting tickets? Email Lara Powers.
Yoga on the Green Roof - February 28
Calling all yogis to join our very own Mrs. Ellis on the mat for a unique yoga experience. Light refreshments to follow. $20 per person
Purchase HERE.
Wine & Cheese Mixer - March 7 *SOLD OUT*
Art Gallery Mixer - May 9
On Saturday, May 9, 2015, enjoy lovely Spring weather by joining Marsha & John Szuhay and Andréa & Chris Ehlers as they host an art exhibition at an Art Gallery in Gallery Row (near Kirby andRichmond) for 30 CVHS supporters. This would make a lovely Mother's Day present! Enjoy wine, hors d'oeuvres, and deserts along with special guest - Mr. Moss. $60 per person.
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PTO Scholarship
Deadline to apply is April 10
 This spring, the CVHS PTO will award up to $2,500 in scholarships to members of the Carnegie Vanguard High School Class of 2015. Seeking to honor individuals who best represent the spirit of CVHS, both inside and outside the classroom, the PTO encourages ALL Carnegie seniors to apply.
All complete applications received by the deadline will be reviewed by the scholarship committee. Applicants selected as semi-finalists will be scheduled for interviews in late April and early May.
The deadline to apply is April 10. The scholarship form can be found at vanguardian.org.
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 Carnegie Champions Darshan and Madhavi Anandu The Apthorpe/Ford Family Kathy Bailey Bonnie Bartel and Seiichi Matsuda Sarah and Eric Bittner The Boutros Family Joe and Claudia Cash Stone Chen and Family Steven Craig and Janet Kohlhase The Del Tatto Family Marguerite and Paul Dunn Kevin and Barbara Finkel Theresa Gregory and Martin Hajovsky Aaron Tinh Hong Kilby Hoskins and Paolo Pissaro Katie and Patrick Hwu Amanda Mignon Jarolimek Mary Lawler and Peter Kelly Joan and Deepak Khosla Finn McCarthy Suhas and Rajashree Mondkar Ann Marie and Karl Pierce Cliona Rooney The Samuels Foundation The Singh Family Gael Williams
Principal's Circle Laurel Agris and Steve Cole Manousha Aresteh Robert Blome and Pamela Lemoine Christy Craig Chuck, Surly, and Susie Jennifer and Mark Greenberg Laurie and Paul Hardwick Mihaela Ivan Rohit Kawathekar Andy and Maria Keene Sonu and Walter Keneally Ed and Paulina Lipets Geoff Lore's Family The Lutz Family Goroh and JoAnn Numata The Odegard Family Cindy and Ronald Parris Lara and Jim Powers Yagut Retondo Paul Revilla and Laura Dew Lisa and Greg Rossmiller and Family Joyce and Steve Sandweiss The Stoneburner Family Jim and Lou Ann Taylor Timmins-Vollmers Family Diana Van Ek The Family of Michael Yang
Courtyard Cadre Barry and Heidi Battle Faride Certuche, DDS PA Thu Hang Dao-Jeanjean The Eaker-Potter Family Chris and Andrea Ehlers Melinda Elder Zach V. Farmer Roger and Lynne Goddard Julie and Robert Goodfriend Claudia Hernandez Yoginder Kak Dushyant Kansara Thomas A. Laucius & Associates Kent Maulsby and Stephanie Pedigo Susan Moreno and Warren Davis Colleen Morris Kevin and Francine O'Connell Adolfo and Idalia Perez, Parents of John and Steven Perez Alexei Savitski Carolyn and Clarke Smith Carol Tosh Nancy Sanchez-Vaca and Enrique Vaca Arnold and Maribel Villarreal and Family Jyron and Dolores Walls Andrew Williams Mary Beth and Dave Yard Tom and Tony Zhang
Balcony Bunch Yenny Andayani and Teguh Oentoro The Argudin Family Erin Shaw Brau Elaine Britt Karan Ciotti Lisa Crispin Elisa and Peter Dreghorn Michelle Introlligator Sujata Krishna and Giridhar Kalamangalam The Laird Family The Levine Family Betsy and Marc Levinson Mark and Peggy Rhoads Renu Roy Alice Savage Susanne Savely and Christina van Hal Angela and Rodger Standridge Maria Yu
Green Roof Gang Anonymous Partha and Arpita Chatterjee Wen Chen Wendy and Rod Evans Daisy Franco Jessica Jin Hunsche Family Ricardo Montemayor Charlotte Mueller The Nadel Family Erik Oberlin Angelica Rivera Martha Rodriguez Bay Rummel Luz Marie Sarmietno Susanne Savely Poyyapakkam Srivaths
Xiaoli Sun Elizabeth Vincent Karen and Brock Wagner Diana Wolfe
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