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FFA Chapter Recognized in
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Raleigh, NC – The Bunker
Hill FFA Chapter was recognized as a Silver National FFA Chapter
Award Winner during the 80th North Carolina FFA State
Convention that was held on the State Fairgrounds June 24-26,
2008. The award was presented by NC State Agriculture
Commissioner, Steve Troxler, and accepting the award were
Nicholas, M and Danny Montgomery.
This award is designed to
recognize FFA chapters that have excelled during the current
year in the areas of community, student, and chapter
development. Chapters must submit an extensive application
outlining their program of activities, chapter goals, means to
accomplish those goals as well as the actual program outcomes.
The Bunker Hill FFA Chapter was
also recognized for having 100% of their agricultural education
students to become members of the North Carolina FFA Association
. The FFA Advisor is Danny Montgomery. Accepting the award was
Stephanie, S.
Students attending the State FFA
Convention were: Sierra, L., Stephanie, S., Nicholas, M., and
T. J., M.
Students pay dues to the State and
National FFA Organizations upon enrollment in their respective
agricultural education courses. Upon paying these dues,
students become members of an organization that began in 1928 as
a club for farm boys. Today, 70% of the membership comes from a
non-farm background and 60% of the total membership is now
female.
The North
Carolina FFA is a youth organization of over 17,400 student
members preparing for leadership and careers in the science,
business and technology of agriculture with nearly 250 local
chapters across the state. FFA makes a positive difference in
the lives of students by developing their potential for
premier leadership, personal growth and career success
through agricultural education. Visit www.ncffa.org for
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Date Posted 06-27-08 |
Bunker Hill FFA Student Elected
as Northwest FFA Regional Treasurer for 2008-2009 |
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Bunker Hill FFA Student, Nicholas, M. attended
the State FFA Leadership Conference at beautiful White Lake FFA
Camp, the week of June 30 through July 4, 2008. Nicholas was
elected as Northwest FFA Regional Treasurer for 2008-2009 during
the Spring Regional Rally at Western Piedmont Community
College. The officers of the Northwest Region worked on this
year's program of work and the Fall Leadership Meeting. They
enjoyed the new camp dining hall and the outdoor recreation
area. They helped with the camp improvements by filling holes,
repairing swimming lines, and staining cabins.
Nicholas is 4th from the right
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Date Posted 06-27-08 |
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Saint Stephens
Health Team Relations Class Presents a Mock Trial |
Paulette Sigmon's freshmen Health Team Relations class and two
students from Hollis Whalens Honors English class recently
joined together to research and present a mock trial.
The HTR students
were divided up into two groups and two HE students worked with
each group. Their assignment: A man, Mr. Smith was diagnosed
with terminal cancer. He left his high paying job to spend the
last few months with his family. But, he survived and is forced
to work at a much lower paying job because he can not find
another job with the same pay. He is now suing his doctors for
money lost. Mr. Smith felt his doctors were negligent and
because of their diagnosis is now unable to support his family.
The students
really enjoyed this activity. They really became involved and
very passionate about their arguments. Students have requested
to do this again before the end of the year. The HTR class would
like to thank Mrs. Whalen and her students for getting them
started and pointing them in the right direction. The students
felt their arguments were more effective because of the help
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Date Posted 05-15-08 |
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Jacobs Fork Middle School
Wins Big at the NC FBLA State Conference |
Thirty students from
Jacobs Fork Middle School competed at the NC FBLA state
conference April 24th-26th. They worked very hard
throughout the year to get to this competition.
At the conference, the
students attended motivational workshops on etiquette,
leadership, and effective speaking. This conference was a
great confidence builder for the students and opened
their eyes to a new world. They had a great time and
performed excellent in their competitive events. Jacobs Fork
received the award for the largest middle school chapter in
the Northwest region with 91 members.
The winners are as below.
The four students
highlighted in yellow will be attending the FBLA National
Leadership Conference in
Atlanta, June 26th-29th.
Community Service Project
(Breast Cancer campaign)-1st
place in state, (Destiny D. & Brittany W. wrote this up)
Business
Communications-Ally
S. 1st place in the state
Business
Concepts-Kambria P. and Bee Y. -Top
10 in the state
Impromptu
Speaking-Brittany B.
3rd place in the state
Parliamentary Procedure-Houa L.
3rd place in the state
Business
Math-Maenong V.
Top 10 in the state
Public
Speaking-Lindsay
M. 3rd place in the state
Financial
Mathematics- Kiersten
C. Julie P. and Aaron M. Top 10 in the state
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Date Posted 05-9-08 |
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Catawba County Schools Allied
Health Science Students Attend Presentation |
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Recently Catawba County Schools
Allied Health Science students attended a presentation at the
Catawba Valley Medical Center by Thomas R Hill, M.D. who
is a member of the North Carolina Medical Board, a past member
of the Executive Committee of the NC Society of
Anesthesiologists. He covered many topics with the students
such as his background, the field of geriatrics, pediatrics,
anesthesiology, and other medical fields that students need to
look at when making choices for their future in medicine. He
was very entertaining, informative and well received.
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Construction
Career Days 2008 |
Students from Catawba County Schools recently participated in
the Regional Construction Days near Charlotte that was put on by
the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The
students participated in many hands-on aspects of the
construction field such as operating heavy equipment such as
backhoes, skid steers, bulldozers, excavators, bucket lifts, and
received information on opportunities for employment in the
construction industry in rebar tying, pipe bending, brick
laying, tile setting, welding and carpentry..
In 2008, there are
952,00 vacant new construction jobs nationwide. After
2008, 1 million new workers will be needed nationwide.
They also had
access to contractor personnel, vendors, and university and
community college representatives to ask questions about
training and educational opportunities.
This event was
sponsored by NC Department of Transportation, National
Association of Women in Construction, Central Piedmont Community
College, Construction Industry Education Coalition and the
Publics Schools of North Carolina.
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Date Posted 04-28-08 |
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Bandys
Greenhouse Open -
Price
List HERE
Date Posted 04-16-08 |
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SAINT STEPHENS
HIGH HOSA Attends Leadership Conference
Please
congratulate the following students who attended the recent HOSA
Leadership Conference. Kyle F, Ia V, Hallie B, Victoria M, Chris
M, and Ashley W.
I can honestly say this is the
best group I have ever taken anywhere. Their behavior was
outstanding you can all be proud of each one of them. They
studied on the bus and in their rooms the entire time before
their competition. This is dedication.
We had the following place.
Victoria and Ashley placed top 10 in EMT
Kyle placed 3rd in patho
Kyle and I will be going to the
National Leadership Conference in Dallas Texas this summer. (Yee
Haw!! I am getting my cowboy boots and hat ready.)
Date Posted 04-16-08 |
Bandys Ag Days
2008
Click HERE to see
slideshow.
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Board of
Education Visits BHHS Greenhouse.
Click
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Sweetwater First
Graders Visit New Greenhouse at Bunker Hill High |
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On April 4, 2008 the first
graders of Sweetwater Elementary School toured the new
greenhouse at Bunker Hill High School. The students were
accompanied by teachers, Mrs. McGee, Mrs. Whisnant, and TA
Ms Thompson with
parent volunteer Ms Tabith Hull. The students were given
a tour of the greenhouse by the FFA students in Mr.
Montgomery's Animal Science and Ag Mechanics classes.
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students had the opportunity to observe plants growing in
the greenhouse as well as the new 500 gallon fish tanks
which held goldfish. The students were very interested in
the fish in which one first grader asked "do they always
race like that" as they swam in the tank. Mr. Montgomery,
Agriculture Teacher, demonstrated the automated exhaust fan
in the greenhouse.
Each 1st grade student planted a pumpkin
seed into a flat which was taken back to Sweetwater for the
students to continue to see the seeds sprout and form into
plants. Each FFA student was assigned five students in
which they provided each 1st grader with apple juice and
gummy animals as a treat. The 1st graders really enjoyed
the treats. Each 1st grader was given a picture of a fish
to color when they returned to Sweetwater to review their
field trip. Each 1st grader was given an airplane plant to
take home in order to remember their field trip.
This field
trip culminated the studies of plants and animals by the 1st
graders and they will plant a garden at Sweetwater as part
of their assessment from this unit of study. The FFA
students were expanding their leadership skills in
communication and planning.
Date Posted 04-11-08
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Bunker Hill
Greenhouse Open - Price
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Date Posted 04-3-08
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The Bunker Hill FFA Hunter Safety
Team
placed 4th in the District 8 Tournament
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The Bunker
Hill FFA Hunter Safety Team placed 4th with 2471 points in the
District 8 Tournament held Saturday at the Catawba Wildlife
Club. The rifle team score 1st place in the district with
David C being the highest scoring individual. We received a
trophy and plaque respectively. Hunter Safety Contest is
composed of four parts Trap shooting, Rifle Marksmanship,
Archery, and Map Reading with a knowledge test. LR- Neil Sipes,
Coach; Kevin Sipes, Coach; Rusty H, Alex S, David C, Nick M,
Dewaye Sipes, Coach; T.J. M, and Danny Montgomery, Advisor.
The rifle team members are: David C, Nick M, T.J. M, and Alex
S. The team is now awaiting word on a wild card invitation to
the State Tournament based on the team total score even we were
short one member in the archery shoot.
Hunter
Safety is an Educational Program of the North Carolina Wildlife
Commission which instructs students on character education,
wildlife management, and skills necessary for the safe enjoyment
of our natural resources.
Date Posted 03-17-08
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Fred T Foard DECA
Competes at State Level
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Pictured from left to right:
Back row: Jesse B., Katie C., Taylor W., Mary B., Khoury
B.,
Lauren S., Ashley J, Jessica C.
Front row: Logan H., Matt S., Justin S., Justin S., Ashley
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DECA students from
Fred T. Foard competed at the Career Development Conference in
Greensboro February 28, 29 and March 1st. The
following students reached proficiency at their respective
events:
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Mary B and
Katie C
Jessica C and Lucy M
Jesse B and Matt S
Justin S and Khoury B
Taylor W
Ashley J
Ashley L
Lauren S |
Fashion Merchandising Promotion
Hotel and Lodging Management Team
Internet Marketing Management Team
Hotel Lodging Management
Sports and Entertainment Marketing
Business Services Marketing
Business Services Marketing
Business Services Marketing |
Date Posted 03-4-08
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GROUNDHOG SHADOWING 2008
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On February
19th 2008, Catawba County Schools Career and Technical
Department took 200 8th Graders out for Groundhog Shadowing.
Click
HERE to see the images of
students learning about careers in their chosen area throughout
Catawba County. We had students that shadowed a
photographer, nurse, elementary school teachers, hair stylist,
minister, fire department, dentist, veterinarian, mechanic, law
enforcement, architect, lawyer, optometrist and journalist.
Date Posted 02-21-08
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Bunker Hill FFA Chapter
Celebrates
National FFA Week 2008 |
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Claremont, North Carolina, Bunker Hill FFA Chapter celebrated
National FFA Week Feb. 16-23, 2008. Blue Jackets, Bright
Futures is the theme this year and it embodies all the
best about FFA members, from the most recognizable symbol of the
organization, the blue corduroy jacket, to the best ideals and
traditions of national life, gold standards. Nearly half a
million members around the nation will participate in National
FFA Week activities at the local and state levels.
The
focus of National FFA Week is to tell America about the great
opportunities available for all youth. From its beginnings in
1928 as the Future Farmers of America, the National FFA
Organization today reaches out to all 50 states, Puerto Rico and
the Virgin Islands. FFA is committed to developing character
and leadership skills and preparing members for a lifetime of
civic leadership and career success.
As a part of
National FFA Week, Bunker Hill FFA Chapter members conducted the
following special events:
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Information Bulletin
Board for Main Hall
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Provided
refreshments for the Bunker Hill Staff
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Provided a North
Carolina “Agriculture Counts Information sheet to each staff
member
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Ran a membership ad
on the school TV
Bunker Hill
FFA Chapter members are the leaders of tomorrow. They are
well-mannered, perceptive and willing to help others through
community service such as providing fruit baskets during the
holidays to local nursing homes, and the construction of a new
greenhouse at BHHS. They are success-oriented students who are
driven to achieve their goals. Just as the blue jacket is a true
icon of FFA, the members set the gold standard for young leaders
throughout the nation.
National FFA
Week is sponsored by Case IH as a special project of the
National FFA Foundation. The Foundation is the fundraising arm
of the National FFA and supports programs by working with
sponsors to raise funds for scholarships that are awarded to
outstanding members.
Contact:
Danny Montgomery, - Advisor Bunker Hill High School -
danny_montgomry@catawba.k12.nc.us |
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Date Posted 02-21-08
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Jacob Forks Middle
School FBLA Places in Regional Competition |
Jeff and I
here at Jacobs Fork just wanted brag on a few students. We
took 8 students to Lake Norman High School this past weekend
for FBLA regional competition. These students have worked
very hard over the past 2 1/2 months preparing for this
competition and it paid off. Four of them placed in the top
3 to go on to state competition. The following 4 will go on:
1st
place in Public Speaking-Lindsay M, 7th grade
3rd
place in Public Speaking, Kirsten C, 8th grade
2nd
place in Business Math, Maenong V, 8th grade
3rd
place in FBLA Creed, Amy H, 8th grade
We are very proud of
them!
Thanks
for all your support!!!
Leslie Farris and Jeff Brotherton
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Date Posted 02-05-08
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LOCKS OF
LOVE
Our SSHS
HOSA Locks of Love hair drive held Sat. Jan 12 @ CVMCs
Health First Center @ Valley Hills Mall was a great
success! We collected 29 ponytails! These will
be used for children who suffer hair loss due to cancer
and chemotherapy. Many of our students devoted their
day Sat. to this event. They represented SSHS and HOSA
very well. Thanks for your support to make a difference
in the lives of children! There is a photo from the
event in the Sun. HDR on page A-5.
Many
Thanks,
SSHS HOSA
Today on my
classroom door...in a Ziploc bag...for children who have
lost their hair due to cancer and chemotherapy...hangs 11
1/2 inches of my hair that I cut yesterday for Locks of
Love! I challenge you to do the same, and spread the word.
Please tell your students, family, and friends. Saint
Stephens High School Health Occupations Students of America
will hold their annual Locks of Love Hair Drive this Sat. @
CVMC Health First Center @ Lower Level Valley Hills Mall
10A-4P.
WE ARE
STILL IN NEED OF SOME STYLISTS!
PS: Alan
Elrod at Details cuts for Locks of Love FREE all the time.
He cut mine yesterday, and will be there Sat. from 12-2. He
is a well-known stylist, for 30 years, in our area.
Thanks,
Rebecca
Matthews - SSHS Allied Health Instructor
Date Posted 01-08-08
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SSHS HOSA's Locks
of Love Hair Drive
When
January 12, 2008
Where
Catawba Valley Medical Center Health First Center
in the Valley Hills Mall (Below Belks)
Requirements
Hair must be at
least 10" long to be used.
Dyed and permed hair is usable.
Bleached, Dreadlock or severely damaged hair is not acceptable.
For more information visit -
www.locksoflove.org
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Date Posted 12-11-07
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Jacobs Fork
Middle School FBLA Upcoming Events |
January
At this meeting, we
will learn about competitive events for State
Conference, you must decide and sign up with Mrs. Farris
by Fri., Feb 8th!!
Zone
Meeting, Monday, January 14th, 2:25 to 3:00
only
Tues., Jan. 15th, Chic-fil-A Night 5:00 to
8:00
Regional Competitive Events, Sat., Jan. 19th
February
At this meeting, we
will finalize competitors for the state conference, kick
off our Little Caesar’s Fundraiser and order T-shirts!
Friday, Feb. 8th, Last Day to sign up for
State Conference with Mrs. Farris
Monday,
February 11th- “Did You Know” Workshop and
Business Dress Day
Speaker, Daniel Hearn
from the Chamber of Commerce.
Valentines for JFMS Fundraiser
Celebrate FBLA Week
FBLA
Advisor Appreciation Day
March
Speaker, Brittany Moua,
Former State of California FBLA President
Zone
meeting, March 10th, 2:25 to 3:00 only
Enterprise Project
Kick
off for JDRF Fundraiser
Prepare
for State Competition
April
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Tuesday, April 8th, 3:00 to 4:00 After
school meeting and Business Dress Day
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Zone
meeting, Apr. 14thth, 2:25 to 3:00 only
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April 24th-26th, State Leadership
Conference, Greensboro, NC
May
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Teacher Appreciation Week, (Think of something
special we can do for them!!)
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School Beautification at JFMS, Date TBA
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End
of Year Party, Date TBA
Date Posted 12-20-07
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Bunker Hill FFA
Has Been Busy in December.... |
The Bunker Hill
FFA presented a Christmas fruit box to Ronald Herman and
Doug Hoyle of HG & H Sports of Conover. North Carolina.
These gentlemen have provided the FFA Hunter Safety Team a
place to practice as well as the countless hours in keeping
the equipment maintained for the team. Each have given of
their time in promoting and directing the students of Bunker
Hill. Pictured L to R: Ronald Herman, Kyle D, Robert A,
Nick M, Zack C, Justin M, Jordan C, Stephanie S, David C,
and Justin S.
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On December 3,
2007 the Bunker Hill FFA on behave of Career Technical
Education students in Catawba County presented poinsettias
to each board member for their continued support of Career
Technical Education Programs and Students. The board
members were also given a test about production agriculture
in Catawba County. The board members scored high on their
knowledge of Agriculture in Catawba County with
Agriculture being the largest employer in North
Carolina. The poinsettias were presented by Robert A,
President, and Nicholas M, Vice President, of the Bunker
Hill FFA Chapter. Picture L to R Seated Board Members.
Standing L to R. Nicholas M, Board Members, Superintendent,
Robert A.
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The Bunker Hill
FFA and Horticulture Class made and delivered
Christmas fruit baskets to the residents of Abernethy
Laurels Center in Newton, North Carolina on Dec 11, 2007 for
the holiday season. This is one of several community
service projects that the Bunker Hill Agriculture
Department and FFA students give back to the community each
year. Ms Amy Carter, Director of Activities, accepted the
baskets for the residents. The baskets were placed at the
various nursing stations for the residents. L to R Amy
Carter, Floor Nurse, Dustin S, Robert A, Justin M, Zack C,
David C, Nick M, Jordan C, Stephanie S, Kyle D.
Date Posted 12-20-07
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St. Stephens Students Tour Wal-Mart
On Friday, December 7th St. Stephens High's
Marketing class took a field trip to Wal-Mart in Hickory.
Students were divided into 3 groups. Each group,
accompanied by a member of management, rotated through
different areas of the store – including the training room,
the receiving area, the stockrooms and the register area.
Wal-Mart’s POS system and inventory control methods were
emphasized to tie-in with the student’s current unit in
class. In addition management shared some amazing facts
about Wal-Mart, the world’s #1 employer. Before leaving,
students were treated to refreshments.
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Bandys FFA
Annual Christmas Sale |
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Bandys FFA and Agricultural
department are having their annual Christmas Sale. This is a
fundraiser for Agricultural classes and Horticulture classes.
The items in which are being sold are a 7-8 foot Fraser Fir
Trees, Wreaths with or without bows, the sizes of the wreaths
are 14 inches and 20 inches. Centerpieces are being also sold;
they come in two sizes, with one candle or three candles. You
also can get a 16 inch Table Tree, 4 inch Poinsettia with or
with out a bow, 6 inch Poinsettia with or without a bow. Double
4 inch Red Basket, Double 6 inch Basket with a white bow.
If you have
any questions please call Bandys High school
at 828-241-4872 ask for Horticulture Department.
Or you can reach Ms. Julie Howard at
Julie_Howard@catawba.k12.nc.us
Or you can reach Mr. Brad
Lael at
Bradley_Lael@catawba.k12.nc.us.
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Bunker Hill
Horticulture Class and FFA Members Have Poinsettias for Sale |
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The Horticulture
Class and FFA Members have produced another excellent crop of
poinsettias even with the hot fall season. The students start
with cuttings and must take the crop through production to the
sale of the crop. The colors are: Red, White, Marble and Jingle
Bells. I have attached photos for your viewing. The price
this year is $5.00 for a 6" pot with bow and slip, and $15.00
for a 10" pot with bow and slip. The money raised will be used
for the program to purchase seed and fish for the spring
semester. The hours that we are open are 12:30 to 3:00 PM or
by request. You continued support is appreciated.
Contact for
information:
Danny
Montgomery
Agriculture
Teacher and FFA Advisor
Bunker Hill
High School
4675 Oxford
School Rd
Claremont,
NC 28610
828-241-3355 ext 2707
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Congratulations to the following CTE Teachers
who earn National Boards Certification 2007
Beth Chester
Henry Moore
Kelly Johnson
“National
Board Certification is the most prestigious credential a
teacher can earn. Like board-certified doctors and
accountants, teachers who achieve National Board
Certification have met rigorous standards through intensive
study, expert evaluation, self-assessment and peer review,”
said NBPTS President and CEO Joseph A. Aguerrebere.
“Research is consistently positive about the impact of
National Board Certification on improvements in teacher
practice and areas of school improvement critical to raising
student achievement.”
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Posted 11-09-07
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Catawba County Schools Induct
NTHS
New Members
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On the
evening of Tuesday, November 13th, 2007, new members
of the National Technical Honor Society were inducted
during a formal ceremony.
The new inductees were Linsay A., Samantha B., Corey B.,
Brittany c., Samantha D., Robert H., Joshua K., Emily P., Mandie
R., Jeffrey S., Jonathan S., Tony T., Brittany T., Ashley W.,
and Ling Y.
In order to be inducted into the National Technical Honor
Society these students maintained an overall unweighted GPA of
at least 3.25, have taken a minimum of 4 CTE classes and made
nothing lower than a B in any of those CTE classes. Inductees
and guests were welcomed by both Mrs. Fran Clarke, co-Advisor of
NTHS and Mrs. DeAnna Taylor, Principal of SSHS. Also present
were Mrs. Renae Amrani, co-Advisor for NTHS, as well as other
CTE teachers Mrs. Pat Carson, Mrs. Myra Johansen, Mrs. Kathy
Johnston and the CTE Director for Catawba County, Mrs. Karen
Cale. Parents and guests were present to observe these students
receive their certificate, pin, membership cards and decals.
After the ceremony, refreshments and congratulations were
offered to all.
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National Technical Honor Society Habitat Volunteer Day
On Saturday,
November 3rd, 9 members of St. Stephens’ National
Technical Honor Society (NTHS) shared their time and efforts to
help Habitat for Humanity. The students helped at Habitat’s
Highland Village site. They dug ditches, helped prepare for a
home dedication to be held later that day, and assisted with a
variety of other tasks. The student volunteers were: (Back row,
left to right) Kris R., Rob H., Brittany C., Emily P., Ling Y.
(Front row, left to right) Lindsay A., Ashley W., Samantha B.,
Brittany T.
For information
about NTHS contact advisors Fran Clarke or Renae Amrani
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Former SSHS Marketing Student Returns for Presentation
On Friday,
November 16th, one of St. Stephens’ former students,
Clay Hefner, made a return visit to Fran Clarke’s marketing
class to share some of his experiences and knowledge. Clay is a
2005 graduate of SSHS, and is currently a junior, majoring in
Marketing at Appalachian State University. In addition to his
college responsibilities, Clay is the Student Brand Manager
(Marketing Representative) for Red Bull. He is also
Appalachian’s Publicity Programmer for Club Sports (another
marketing position). Among other things, Clay’s position with
Red Bull has given him the opportunity to travel to Portland,
Boston, and other destinations. He was chosen to help plan an
upcoming national and international Red Bull marketing project,
and he is constantly involved in event planning at App.
Clay’s
presentation was both informative and motivational. He advised
students to take advantage of every opportunity that comes their
way. “You never know where it may lead.”
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Bunker Hill
DECA Winners at District Competitive Events
Recently,
select BHHS DECA members attended the District 9 Marketing
Competitive Events Conference at Concord Mills Mall. The
following students achieved District Level Proficiency
in their event:
Heather A, Ginni B,
Alina H, Erin J, Chris P, Colleen R, Linda S, Saphrone S, Cody
S, Amy S, Loni T, Miranda V, Erica W, Pakou Y
Medal awards went to:
Chris P
for the EXAM in Quick Serve Restaurant Management
Colleen R
for EXAM in Sports Marketing Team Event
Miranda V
for ROLE PLAY in Quick Serve Restaurant Management
Saphrone S
received a medal for EXAM and ROLE PLAY and was an OVERALL
FINALIST in Retail Merchandising.
Other students
attending were:
Nalee C, Brittany H, Angela H, Jared K, Mai L, Sarah S, Amy
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Thank you to all the DECA members who attended this conference
AND Congratulations to ALL the winners.
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Bunker Hill High
FFA members attends
80th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis
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Bunker Hill FFA members who
attended the 80th National
FFA Convention , Indiana were
(FR L to R) David C, Justin S,
Stephanie S, Cassie S, and Nicholas
M. (BR L to R) Alex S, Robert A,
Rusty H, and Joe W.
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The attendance
at the convention was 50, 485 members from across the
country. The members attending the convention where they
heard motivation speakers like Dr. Rick Rigley, and Chad
Hymas. Each inspire the group to make good choices and
strive for your goals! The members were kept busy with
many tours. The tours included: Carley Elk Farm, FFA
Career Fair with over 1000 booths, FFA Mall, Dow Agrisciences facilities, Crossroad Greenhouses - heating
from methane from a landfill, and National Starch. The
members learned a lot about the agriculture in the US and
the type of jobs available in producing and marketing the
food and fiber we use. The students were entertained with a
concert by Montgomery-Gentry, a dinner theater with the show
"Oklahoma", and a bull bash.
Each activity
provides opportunities for members to excel in one of three
areas: student, chapter, or community development.
FFA in a
national youth organization of 496,046 students preparing
for leadership and careers in the science, business and
technology of agriculture with 7242 local chapters in all 50
states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands
FFA strives to
make a positive difference in the lives of students by
developing their potential for premier leadership, personal
growth and career success through education in agricultural
science.
Date
Posted 11-06-07
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Catawba County
Schools FFA Competes
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On Oct 16, 2007
the White Shoals FFA Federation Truck and Tractor CDE was held
at Bunker Hill High School. Five schools participated in the
event.
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The winners of the Tractor CDE were: in 1st place - Andy D, Fred
T Foard; 2nd place - Nicholas M, Bunker Hill; and 3rd
place - Hunter G, Bandy's. (L to R) |
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In the Truck
Driving CDE the winners were as follows:
(L to R) 1st place - Glenn D, Bandy's;
2nd place - Wesley S, Fred T. Foard; and
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We would like to
thank Steve White, of Steve White Chrysler Dodge, Jeep, Inc. for
providing the Dakota Truck for the event.
Date
Posted 11-06-07
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DECA students attend State
Leadership Conference
 Local
DECA chapter officers from Bunker Hill, Foard and Maiden High
Schools attended the State Leadership Conference in Raleigh on
October 14 and 15. The conference focused on strategies the
officers can use to promote awareness of DECA in their own
schools. They also participated in FOCUS training, designed to
help them focus on the objectives and goals of each DECA
chapter. Students were accompanied by their advisors: Oletha
Rhinehardt at Bunker Hill High,
Natalie Beddingfield at Foard High and Jon
Huffman at Maiden High. Students attending the conference
were: Cody S., Collen R.,
Linda S., Pakou Y., Abby S., Mary Katherine B., Katie C.,
Brittany L., Matt S., Ashley L., Logan B., Daniel B., AJ S., and
Justin B.
Date
Posted 11-01-07
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Blood Drive
Sponsored by SSHS Allied Health 2 Class
SSHS had a very
successful blood drive on 10-26-07. We had 129 people
present to donate, 77 were first time donors and collected
115 productive units of blood. Each unit will save three
adult lives or six children's lives.
The staff did
an excellent job of continuously informing students to eat
well and drink plenty of fluids. So the blood donation
experience was successful for these students. Ms Deanna
Taylor, SSHS principal, was the first in line to donate
blood. Many other staff members donated and/or planned their
day so their students could participate.
The Allied
Health students sponsoring the event were:
Lindsay A. Kayte
B, Sierra A, Ashlee W, Holly W, Shantaron B, Jessica H,
Megan H, Tiffany H, Daniela V, Billie E, Katrina B, Lindsay
P, Chris M. Malea W, Haley D, Emily P.
These
students would like to thank the students, parents, staff
and especially the American Red Cross for the success of
this drive.
Date
Posted 11-01-07
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Dem Bones.....
@ Saint Stephens High
 Each
year during the study of the Skeletal System, my AHS1 students
complete a "Bone Project". They have to make a
bone, any bone out of ANYTHING. This year my B-1 and B-4
students made some of the most amazing creations ever.
The teachers and staff have been amazed, and so was I!
They (the best of the best we had room for), were placed in the
showcase outside the library today.
I am extremely proud of them!
Check them out.
Rebecca Matthews, RN, BSN
Date
Posted 10-19-07
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Bandys Child Care
October Newsletter -
Click here
to view as PDF
Date
Posted 10-15-07
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Bunker Hill Allied
Health Students Bring Home the Bronze
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 Bunker
High School students participated in the Health
Occupations Olympics held recently at Catawba Community
College. Allied Health II (AH) students from five high
schools, Bunker Hill, St. Stephens, Bandys, Foard and
Alexander Central competed against each other.
Competitions centered around knowledge gained by
students in AHS I and AHS II. Bunker Hill High School
brought home the bronze.
Pictured are (left to right): bottom row- A X., Alicia
H., Kadrian H., Kansas W., Miranda W., Crystal B. Middle
row: Mrs. Vicki Travis, Cassie S., Brittany B., Sarah
G., Emily H., Courtney H. Top row: Kayla R., Amber G.,
Melia L., Sara W., JoAnna B., Jonathan Y.
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Posted 10-10-07
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Recently,
Computer
Applications I students in Shelly Isenhour's class at
Bandy's
gave presentations on Alternative Input Devices
as a class project.
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 Computer
Applications II are working on a poster where they
are identifying different types of Desktop Publishing techniques
and cutting them out of magazines and transferring on the
poster.
Date
Posted 10-10-07
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Bunker Hill HS FCCLA Officers Attending Leadership Training
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FCCLA
officers from Bunker Hill High School will be attending
a leadership training workshop Saturday, September 29th
in Angier, NC. Beth N, President; Brittany R, Vice
President; Cassandra L, Secretary; and Brittany K,
Treasurer will be preparing a presentation for the
Northwest region leadership workshop October 24th in
Kings, NC. They will train FCCLA members from 8
counties in Financial Management skills and how to
prepare for State Competitions.
Date
Posted 9-21-07
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Jacobs
Fork Middle School FBLA is once again starting the
“THINK PINK”
Breast Cancer Campaign
Update
9-4-07
-- JFMS FBLA students raised $508
in 2 days this weekend for this great cause!! They will also
be working next weekend. Come by and see them if you can!!
This is amazing!! There are lots of generous and loving
people in this world!! Leslie :)
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I
have some exciting news to share with you. Captain's Galley in
Granite Falls is helping
us raise money for our
Think Pink Breast
Cancer campaign
on Friday and Sat nights in
September.
The waitresses are all decked out in
pink shirts, visors,
and
 pink
ribbons showing their support of the cause. One of their own
waitresses, Marie Bebber, is a recent survivor of Breast Cancer, so
this cause is very important to all who know her. The staff at
Captain’s Galley has supported Marie through her illness and
recovery.
The JFMS students are
kicking off their big “Think Pink” campaign by wearing all pink on
Friday, Sept. 14th. Their plans for the campaign include
the donation table at Captain’s Galley, a Powder-puff Fundraiser
game and selling pink inspirational bracelets.
The assistant
principal, Jessica Minton-Cable at Jacob Ford Middle,
Leslie Farris, Bonnie
Fuldner
and two other teachers
are walking 60 miles in the 3-Day Breast Cancer walk in October.
Each walker is working hard in getting donations since they are
required to raise $2,200 each. All the money raised will go
directly to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
For more information about how you can support this great cause or
to know more about The 3-Day walk, please check out the website at
www.the3day.org.
 The campaign is
starting a little early this year for us. Our first service
event is coming up this weekend Sept. 1 - 2 at Captain’s Galley
Seafood Restaurant on 321 in Granite Falls. The owner has agreed
to let his waitresses wear pink Breast Cancer shirts on Friday
and Saturday nights in September. Our FBLA is going to set up a
table at the front to ask for donations to this wonderful cause.
There will JFMS FBLA students working both Friday and Saturday
nights. I will actually be one of the waitresses.
You
could come by and see them if you like and give them a donation.
The Seafood is great and if you don’t like seafood, they have
chicken and steaks also.
Leslie
Farris
Career
Explorations, Jacobs Fork Middle School
FBLA
Advisor
Directions to Captain’s
Galley:
***Take Hwy 321 North toward
Lenoir and as you enter Granite Falls, Captain’s Galley is on
the Hwy on your left.
Date
Posted 8-30-07
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Pictured from left to
right: Peter Rumswrinkel, Chue Y, Phoya Y,
Marian Ford-CCS
Apprenticeship Coordinator, Guenter Missbrandt,
Kathy Seitz, Ron Hinesley |
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This event was
sponsored by Daetwyler Corp. and was held at Gibbs Racing on August
29th. Chue Y, a senior at Maiden High, is being trained as a
Mold Maker/Plastic Process Technician at
Sarstedt Inc.
He will be in training there for 8,000 hours and have a 2 year
associate degree from Central Piedmont which is a full scholarship
provided by Sarstedt. The value of this program is worth over
$100,000. Congratulations to Chue for making being selected
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2007
Health and Teaching Summer Interns
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Catawba County
Schools, in partnership with Catawba Valley Medical Center, held
their annual Health Internship for 21 of our high school students.
Interns had opportunities to hear from a variety of medical
professionals, tour 2 hospitals, and shadow in their own particular
medical area of interest. Students completes 70+ hours of
interning with CVMC.
Participates were
Karsia V, Mai V, Alisha H, Pangdee L, Lauren S, Emily H, Kayte B,
Miranda W, Stephanie M, Melissa K, Katy C, Cassandra W, Brittany B,
Stacy W, Whitney S, Emily H, Abril P, Risa C, Beau R, Mackenzie S,
and Paul E. |
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Area high school
students were selected to participate in the 1st Annual Catawba
County Schools Teaching Internship program. These high school
students have interest in becoming educator and were able to hear
from a variety of Catawba County Schools employees, tour and speak
with Appalachian State University personnel, and intern in Catawba
County Schools Ideas Academy (summer school). Students
completed of 70+ hours of interning.
Participates were
Michelle S, Nikki F, Melissa S, Whitney S, Jordan R, Lauren Y,
Kerisa S, Diana P, Abbey C, Amanda Y, Trent M, and Abby S.
Date
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Bunker Hill High School FFA
Member Earns State FFA Degree |
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Nicholas M of the Bunker Hill FFA Chapter was awarded the State
FFA Degree by the North
Carolina FFA Association on June 20, 2007. The award was given
during a ceremony held as part of the 79th North Carolina
FFA State Convention. The North Carolina State FFA Officer Team, as
well as Steve Troxler, North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture,
congratulated the state degree recipients. The state degree was
awarded to 275 North Carolina FFA members this year.
In order
to receive this degree, the student must meet stringent
requirements. The student must first have obtained the Greenhand
and Chapter FFA Degrees. They must have completed two years of high
school study in agricultural education and maintained membership in
the FFA organization during that time. The student must have an
agricultural project in place and must have earned and productively
invested at least $1,000, or worked at least 300 hours in excess of
scheduled class time.
In
addition to these requirements, the students must have also
demonstrated their leadership ability by performing 10 parliamentary
abilities, giving a six-minute speech on a topic related to
agriculture or the FFA, serving as an officer, committee
chairperson, or a participating member of a chapter committee and
must have participated in at least five different FFA activities
above the chapter level.
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BHHS FFA Chapter Also
Obtains 100% Membership & Growth Awards at State FFA Convention
Bunker Hill High
School FFA Chapter was recognized for having 100% of their
agricultural education students to become members of the North
Carolina FFA Association and the National FFA Organization at the 79th
North Carolina FFA State Convention June 19 – 21, 2007. The
Bunker Hill FFA Chapter increased their FFA chapter membership
during the 2006-2007 school year by 30 members.
The awards was accepted by (Front LR) Stephanie S, Nicholas M; (Back
LR) Robert A, Cody H, and Joe W. The FFA Advisor is Danny
Montgomery.
Students pay dues to
the State and National FFA Organizations upon enrollment in their
respective agricultural education courses. Upon paying these dues,
students become members of an organization that began in 1928 as a
club for farm boys. Today, 70% of the membership comes from a
non-farm background and 60% of the total membership is now female.
The North
Carolina FFA is a youth organization of over 17,400 student members
preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business and
technology of agriculture with nearly 250 local chapters across the
state. FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by
developing their potential for premier leadership, personal
growth and career success through agricultural education. Visit
www.ncffa.org for more information.
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