Newfound Regional

High School

Principal’s Message Mud Season is Thought Provoking

The month of March and the first few weeks of April are the most productive dates on the school schedule. No Holidays, no long weekends, and fewer distractions to the continuity of learning. Whether it’s the regularity of uninterrupted expectations, or a sense of accomplishment that comes with finished projects, Term III at NRHS often finds students performing at their best. At the end of the month, muddy March presents us with impassable roads, frost heaves, and time changes (Daylight Savings) that rob us of an hour. But in this “in-between time”, students seem to buckle down and make substantial progress. As we rest over the Winter Break, take some time to ask your teenager if they expect to accomplish their academic goals when they return. With determination, this is certainly the month to do so.

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March 2015

2010 NH Secondary School of Excellence

1,000 Points!

Huge congratulations to senior Karissa Bony who recently reached the one thousand point milestone in her Newfound basketball career. Karissa becomes the 18th student in our school’s history to reach 1,000 points! Picture with Karissa is Varsity Coach Karri Peterson who in 1987 also reached the 1,000 point milestone as a Newfound student.

Class of 2015’s Three-peat!

Congratulations to our seniors on receiving, for the third year in a row, the honor of Best Play at the Annual One Act Play Competition. This is the first time in the event’s 33 year history that any class had this accomplishment! Also recognized for outstanding performances were All Star cast members Molly Croxon (Class of ‘18), Megan Libby (Class of ‘16), Becky Norton (Class of ‘17), Ethan Pruett (Class of ‘18), Mikayla Royea (Class of ‘18), and Keegan Tracy (Class of ‘15). Best Actor and Actress trophies were presented to Keegan Fleming (Class of ‘16) and Becca Turmel (Class of ‘15) respectively. Ms. Jennifer Schaffner was presented with the best director award. Pictured is the senior cast of The Children’s Story. Congratulations to Newfound’s recent winners of the Poetry Out Loud Recitation Contest. Freshman Emma Lagueux’s presentation of “Eating Poetry” and “The Last Laugh” awarded her first place. Sophomore Joshua MacLean was the runner-up. Great job, Emma and Josh!

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Dancin’ the Night Away

The second annual Winter Carnival Semi-formal Dance was a success thanks to Student Council members, adult chaperones/ volunteers, and generous contributions from local restaurants. Special thanks to Bristol House of Pizza, Subway, Newfound Grocery and Chilis of Tilton.

Athletic News Congratulations to the members of the Class of 2015 who were recently recognized for their dedication to academics and athletics as Scholar Athlete Award recipients. Pictured are (l-r) Austin Tsao, Hailey McAfee, Jesse Austin, Ben Learned, Carolyn Miller, and Jacob Holton.

More Athletic News . . . The varsity girls basketball team has a 16-1 record heading into their final regular season game and will finish in 3rd place. The tournament will begin on 2/24 with us receiving a bye. We will host a game on 2/26 and with a win, host again on 2/28, both games at 7pm. With a win in that game, we would move on to SNHU for the semifinals on 3/3 most likely against Gilford and hopefully, the Finals on 3/7. Karissa Bony, scored her 1,000th point in her career on 2/10. She is the 18th Newfound basketball player to do so, and the 11th female. The boys basketball team has been struggling as they are 0-15, but have been working hard and not quitting. Our JV girls will participate in the Annual Franklin Tournament on 2/21-

By Athletic Director Peter Cofran

High School Cast Members . . .

Auditions were held at the beginning of February for the annual school and community Spring musical. This year’s play, Once on this Island, is set on the island of Haiti and explores class distinctions and the power of love. Taking on the female and male lead this year is senior Kelly Poirier and junior Keegan Fleming. These characters are supported by the four Haitian gods including Erzulie, the goddess of love, portrayed by Rebbecca Turmel. The high school actors performing the roles of the storytellers include Karissa Wolivar (also Andrea), Sean Holden (also Armand), Jesse Austin, Molly Croxon, Ben Learned, Keegan Tracy, Joey Keeler, Cole Eastman, Becky Norton, Catie Roman, Austin Tsao, Crystal Conkey, Josh MacLean, Makayla Pixley, and Alissa Keeler. Additional high school performers include Jami-Lynn McClay, Kayci Costigan, Carolyn Miller, Gavin Stainbrook, Raegan Yarbrough, Yuliya Grabenko, Tara Morin and Brianna Voebel. Completing the cast are several community members, middle school students, and elementary students. Once on the Island will be performed in the NRHS theater on Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18.

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22 while our JV boys are hosting their annual tourney on 2/28-3/1. Our ski teams participated in their State tournaments and represented Newfound very well. The NHADA/NHIAA Scholar Athlete ceremony was postponed until Feb. 18th with Newfound student athletes Jesse Austin, Jake Holton, Ben Learned, Hailey McAfee, Carolyn Miller and Austin Tsao being recognized for their outstanding 4 years at NRHS, as students and as athletes. In addition, Hailey McAfee and Jake Holton were each recognized with a $500 scholarship, as recipients of the New Hampshire Athletic Director’s Association Scholar Athlete Scholarships. The New Hampshire Union LeaderSunday News recognized Hailey McAfee

as the recipient of the William Loeb $1000 Scholarship that is given to an outstanding student athlete in the state who also has high community/school volunteerism. Hailey is #2 in her class; captain of her field hockey and softball teams; President of Student Council and the Bristol Lions Club high school Leos Club; and secretary of the Newfound National Honor Society. In her spare time, she is also a member of the All New England Band and the All Lakes Region Band. Hailey has also been involved with a number of TTCC programs and cancer fundraising efforts throughout the Lakes Region. The Winter Sports Awards program will be on Wednesday, Mar. 11th at 6:30pm. Spring sports will start on Mar. 23rd with sign ups starting Mar. 2nd.

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Project Promise Profiles Ms. Ohl

Ms. Sara Ohl teaches familyand consumer science at NRHS, and also works in the afterschool program where she runs a Cooking Club and a Japanese Culture Club. Ms Ohl is one of those rare teachers who has a real connection with our students. Students would sign up to take her classes regardless of what the subject matter was because they just enjoy being with her. Her clubs are consistently among the most popular clubs when it comes to attendance. Ms. Ohl has often said “I just enjoy helping people, particularly students.” The Cooking Club is the foundation of our afterschool program. Not only do the students who attend the club learn valuable food preparation skills that will benefit them for the rest of their lives but the meals they prepare are given to students who show up at the end of the session. In an area, where meals may not always be a regular occurrence, this provides a valuable and much needed facet of stability in some of our students’ lives. Ms. Ohl and her cooking class don’t just end their benevolence at the high school doors but often prepare meals for community events and fundraisers. Many times Ms. Ohl does this by donating her own time. Both of Ms Ohl’s clubs are informative and engaging. She prepares well organized and well planned lessons and the students are totally engaged. She mixes visuals, with guest speakers and has many hands on activities as well. Recently her club produced gingerbread houses for the holidays and she

Project Promise Heads into Spring

Ms. Ohl with her students

had students enter a contest to see who could decorate their house in the most creative way. Many of her classes culminate in field trips that are relevant and expand on the curriculum experienced in the classroom. For example, her Japanese Culture Club will travel to an Anime convention in Boston which is tantamount to a Star Trek Convention to Japanese culturists. Many students attend Ms Ohl’s classes just for the atmosphere. It is easy to see why students go as she mixes a blend of food, music and socialization—all the things a high school student has an affinity for into a winning combination. She does it all with a smile, a positive demeanor and a caring but professional personality. It is no wonder that the students are drawn to her clubs and why she is the rock that we have built our afterschool program on at the high school. For her dedication to our program and her students Ms. Ohl has been nominated for the NHAN Excellence in Afterschool Award.

Project Promise has completed its second session and will start its final session after the winter vacation break. There are still two more outings of the Ski/Snowboard Club scheduled for March. Those who signed up have hit the jackpot when it comes to skiing conditions as it seems there is a fresh accumulation of snow every time the club heads for Gunstock. Our Holiday Crafts Club with Ms. Hutchins that had developed a loyal following has been reconfigured for the Spring session into a Fashion Crafts Club that will be offered on Mondays 3-4:30 in the Art room. Anyone interested in fashion should definitely check this out. There are plenty of activities being offered in the spring session so if you haven’t participated yet there is still time. There were plenty of winners in Project Promise’s second session. Our January Homework Club ice cream sundae winners were Rachel Ingham, Tiiersten Gosnell and Logan Frye. February winners were Rachel Ingham, Tiiersten Gosnell and Evan Meredith. The Superbowl contest winners were Nick Crosby, Mary Patten and Elizabeth Rowell. Level 3(McDonalds Gift Certificates) prize winners were Lauralye Waring,Aaron Normandin, Alisha Lowell, Phalen Leclerc and Tiiersten Gosnell. Level 2 prize winners(pocket radios) were Amber Powers, Kelsey Potter, Elizabeth Rowell and Aiza Danis. Grand prize winner (remote controlled aircraft) was Rachell Ingham.

Students of the Month

Principal O’Malley recently announced the Students of the Month for February. Each month students are selected by the subject area teachers to be recognized for his/her outstanding achievement in the individual academic areas or for promoting a positive school culture. Congratulations to those individuals selected this month. Art....Alicia Vachon Business.....Dylan Martel-Leary Computers.....Macallan Camara English....Carolyn Miller Sports Safety.....Lauren Boisvert Math.....Megan Gilpatric Online Learning....Emily Judkins

Music....Shannon Perkins Physical Education.....Katelyn O’Neill Science....Grace Page Social Studies.....Reece Sharps World Language.....Abigail Patten Technology Education....Matt Carlson Family & Consumer Science..Brandon Cassie

Spirir and Service Award Lauren Boisvert, Nicholas Crosby, Isaiah Peabody, and Alicia Vachon

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Upcoming Events: March 6 - Mid-term Progress Reports Issued March 8 - Spring Clock Forward March 9 - NASD Board Meeting March 11 - Challenge Day March 11 - Winter Sports Awards

Five Reasons to Donate Blood

Thursday, March 5 Noon - 5 pM At NRHS

1. The blood you donate gives someone another chance at life. One day that someone may be a close relative, a friend, a loved one—or even you. 2. Blood donation will cost you nothing but it will save a life! 3. If you’re a blood donor, you’re a hero to someone, somewhere. 4. Tears of a mother cannot save her child, but your blood can. 5. To the young and healthy it’s no loss. To the sick it’s hope of life.

Be a Hero!