MOSCOW HIGH SCHOOL - Moscow School District #281

MOSCOW HIGH SCHOOL
Home of the Bears
BEAR FACTS - A Newsletter for Parents & Patrons of MHS
May 6, 2009
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Bob Celebrezze, Principal
Ed Norman, Assistant Principal
Jerry Jaques, Act. Director/Asst. Principal
Office: (208) 882-2591 Attendance: (208) 882-9130 Fax: (208) 892-1136
Website: www.sd281.k12.id.us/highschool
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
Click It Don’t Risk It-Save Your Money and Your Life
From May 18 to May 31, local police will join with fellow law enforcement
officers nationwide to step up seat belt enforcement in support of the 2009 Click
It or Ticket national mobilization.
Look for police to be out on the streets, conducting seat belt enforcement across
Idaho and across the country-both day and night. This means that if you are
stopped by the police, and you aren’t wearing a seat belt-either as a driver or a
passenger, you are going to get a ticket.
Please reinforce to your children the fact that as a teenager you are more likely
to die or become disabled in a car crash than at any other time in your life.
However, wearing your seat belt is the single most effective thing you can do to
protect yourself in any crash.
So buckle up every trip, every time and make sure everyone in your vehicle does
the same. You will save money on a fine and possibly save your life and the life
of a friend too.
Plus, buckling a seat belt only takes about two seconds.
So remember; Click It Don’t Risk It!
DATES - End of the Year Activities/Events
May 15 Show and Shine- ASB BBQ
May 20 Band Awards at MJHS MPR 6:00
May 21-22 ELI Presentations in MHS Auditorium
May 25 Memorial Day
May 27 Academic Awards Assembly 1:00 Schedule B
May 27 Year End Sports Banquet - 6:00 PM MHS Outdoor Commons
May 28 Senior Sneak
Final Exam week
May 29
June 1
June 2
June 3
June 3
June 4
June 5
June 5
1 study session, 2 study session, 3 study session, Lunch, 6 study
session, 4 study session, 5 study session
3 study session, 2 Final, 5 study session, Lunch, 6 final, 0 final)
1 study session, 3 final, 4 study session, Lunch, 5 final, Make-ups)
4 final, Locker check out, 1 final, Make up exams)
PCRHS Graduation
Grades due, 8:00 AM
Graduation Practice 8:00 AM Beasley Coliseum
Graduation Ceremony 7:30 PM Beasley Coliseum
NO EARLY FINAL EXAMS - Any Exceptions must be approved by the attendance
committee and the administration.
Senior Information
--Fines and Fees need to be paid ASAP.
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For overnight accommodations for friends and family over graduation weekend, the Best
Western University Inn is offering a special rate. For reservations, please call 800-325-8765
and ask for the Moscow High School Graduation rate. Please call as soon as possible as
availability is limited.
For additional information, please visit www.uinnmoscow.com
This message is from the Idaho Transportation Department
Bob Celebrezze
Principal

MHS Class of 2009 – All-Night Graduation Party – June 5, 2009
To honor our graduating seniors, parents will be putting on the All-Night
Graduation Party at the University of Idaho’s Student Recreation Center.
We need everyone’s help to make this night a success for our graduates.
Below are ways that you can be involved in this special celebration.
Registration: Information packets have been mailed, and need to be
returned by May 15. If you have any questions, contact Julia McIlroy at
juliam@uidaho.edu or 882-2162.
Security & Chaperones: Safety is a top priority! Volunteers are needed
to help with the security/check-in and to chaperone. If you are interested,
please email hughmaxwell@gmail.com.
Decorations: Any and all parents are invited to help decorate the Student
Recreation Center on the morning of graduation, Friday, June 5, starting
between 9 and 10 am. All supplies will be on hand, and many hands
make light work! So join us for the fun part! If you want to help, please
email Patty Brandt at pattybrandt@msn.com or Ellen Potratz at
ellen_watermelon@hotmail.com.
Food: What’s a party without good food We are in need of specific
donations to complete the menu, as well as paper products. This is an easy
way to contribute to the party, simply donating items like paper towels or an
appetizer. Please contact Nancy Nelson at
nancy.nelson.moscow@gmail.com or 882-3760 for a list of specific
requests that are needed.
Games & Activities: Volunteers are needed to help run the inflatables,
one of the memorable activities that are planned for the evening. You
can help from 10 pm – midnight or midnight – 2 am. If interested, please
call Rachel Pennington at 882-7032.
Feel free to contact Kellie Gregory at mhs2009party@yahoo.com or Jodi
Donaldson at DonaldsJ@sd281.k12.id.us if you have any questions about
the party or volunteering.
Thanks for your support of the Class of 2009!
Spring often brings parties and alcohol drinking by our kids. The annual
“Kegger” is usually a camping trip in May on or around Memorial Day
weekend. This is an unsanctioned event that is not supported by MSD. It
is usually organized by members of the senior class who sell t-shirts and
tickets to raise money to buy the alcohol. This message is to let you know
that these weekend events include drinking by students of all ages, not just
the seniors!
We strongly believe the best way to discourage students from attending
the “Kegger” is for parents to be aware of the event, to discuss the
possible consequences of the party with their sons/daughters and to make
other plans for the weekend. These types of parties can lead to underage
drinking, drunken driving, drug use, fights, accidental overdoses and sexual
assaults.
Not only are there severe penalties and fines for underage drinking, even if
your child is there as the “designated driver,” he/she could still be charged
with “frequenting” or being present at or on premises where alcohol or
drugs are being used.
These punishments and fines pale in comparison to the consequences of a
serious accident. Only the active participation of parents can prevent
tragedies resulting from the “Kegger.” Please discuss these issues with
your children. We understand student excitement about the end of the
year and moving on to a new phase of life.
The June 5th all-night party (alcohol free) created and supported by the
parents of graduating seniors is a positive alternative to the “Kegger.” We
look forward to celebrating with all of our sons and daughters their accomplishments
in high school and their bright futures in a safe and sane way.
A Message of Concern from the Moscow High School
Parent Support Team (MHSPST)
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - The PST will hold a Teacher Appreciation
Luncheon on June 3rd. Volunteers are needed to provide toppings for a
potato bar (chili, cheese, sour cream, butter, chives, olives, etc.), chips &
cookies. If you are able to help out, please have items to the high school
office on or before 10:30 AM on June 3rd. Thanks in advance for helping
out.

The Moscow High School Bear Buddies program started in the fall of 2000 with the
involvement of MHS student Inga Shubert. Since then, every year, caring, MHS
young adults are matched with elementary school age students in the Moscow
School District. We currently have twenty-three Bear Buddies who meet weekly
with their mentees providing students with an opportunity to continue to develop
their gifts and talents with a person who is a friend and positive role model. Our first
year Bear Buddies this year are: Danielle Baker, Peggy Beyerlein, Marlee Brown,
Annie Cantrell, Carly Celebrezze, Erin Flannigan, Harper Hightower, Serena
Howard, Sidney Jacobson, Laura Kleffner, Maggie Mattinson, Liz Miller, Bryn
Ohlgren, Kjerstin Schwendiman, Nikki Tribble and Jillian Whiteman. Our
second year Bear Buddies are: Jerica Haley, Caelyn Kelly-Fleisher, Monica Kerr,
Sarah Lanier, Sarah Lynn, Kylie Marks, and Caitlin Quaglietta. Bear Buddies can
become adult mentors and continue to participate in the program. Currently, we
have four Bear Buddies who have continued on as adult mentors: Carli Trail,
Jamie Lockie, Abbi Pfeifer, and Marianna Foreman.
The Bear Buddies program is part of our larger organization, the Moscow Mentor
Program, which includes college students and adult community members as mentors.
We are always in need of community members who are interested in making a
difference in a young person’s life to be part of our program. We currently have
eight boys on our waiting list. We are looking for caring adults, both men and
women who are able to make the commitment of one hour per week to mentor a child.
If you are interested in signing up to be a mentor or would simply like more information
regarding the Moscow Mentor/Bear Buddies Program, please contact Lynn
Weaver at 892-1149 or Donal Wilkinson at 892-1152 or e-mail us at
Moscow_mentors@sd281.k12.id.us. We need you!!
I would like to congratulate all BPA members who participated in the state competition
March 12-14, as well as all of those who placed in their events! This year, we had six
participants qualify for the National Leadership Conference taking place in Dallas, Texas,
May 6 to May 10.
The annual Mr. MHS competition was a resounding success this year thanks to the
efforts of Megan Reyes, Storey Donaldson, and Nikki Tribble who choreographed the
dances as well as all BPA members. The results of the competition were as follows:
Spirit of Mr. MHS 2009
Second Runner Up
First Runner Up
Mr. MHS
Kyle Schumaker
David Sappington
Dakota Wallen
Jason Oliveira
Moscow BPA would like to extend a huge thanks to everyone who helped make this
event a success. Mr. MHS DVDs are still available. Contact Jason Huff by phone at 882-
2591 or email at huffj@sd281.k12.id.us. We appreciate everyone’s support and encouragement
for Business Professionals of America.
Jason Huff
Moscow BPA Advisor
Megan Reyes
Jay VanGerpen
Harry Evans
Storey Donaldson
Megan Reyes
Sam Lewis
Storey Donaldson
Jen Smith
Shawn Barber
Sarah Blum
Kaitlyn Krasselt
Jordan Lunsford
Cassie Lynn
Nikki Tribble
Stephanie Capawana
Jillian Jewett
Brigitte Lowe
Brooke Mosman
Jen Smith
Jordan Lunsford
Dylan Chenoweth
Brooke Mosman
BPA State Competition Results
Administrative Support Research Project-Individual -- 1st
Computer Security Concepts -- 1st
Graphic Design Promotion -- 1st
Economic Research Project- Individual -- 1st
Global Marketing Team -- 2nd
Global Marketing Team -- 2nd
Global Marketing Team -- 2nd
Integrated Office Applications -- 3rd
Economic Research Project-Team -- 3rd
Economic Research Project-Team -- 3rd
Economic Research Project-Team -- 3rd
Economic Research Project-Team -- 3rd
Economic Research Project- Individual -- 4th
Advanced Interview Skills -- 4th
Presentation Management Team -- 4th
Presentation Management Team -- 4th
Presentation Management Team -- 4th
Presentation Management Team -- 4th
Fundamental Spreadsheet Applications -- Top Ten
Keyboarding Production -- Top Ten
Computer Security Concepts -- Top Ten
Extemporaneous Speech -- Top Ten

MATH COMPETITION RESULTS
As a result of his exceptional performance on the American Invitational Mathematics
Examination (AIME), a 15 question 3.5 hour exam, Linyi Gao qualified
to take the United States of America Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO). This
is a six question, two day, 9 hour essay/proof exam, which Linyi just completed.
Way to go, Linyi!
KNOWLEDGE BOWL
The MHS team took 3rd Place at the State INL Scholastic Tournament for the
second year in a row, winning two games out of three. Congratulations to the
MHS team:
Sophomores ~ Sisi Cheng, Andrew Donelick
Juniors ~ Robin Baker, Margaret Behre, Jenisha Devadoss,
Liz Nielsen
Seniors ~ Elizabeth Becker, Harry Evans, Linyi Gao, Emily McGuire
Coaches: Gretchen Wissner and Tom Brandt.
KNOWLEDGE MASTER OPEN
Moscow High School’s KMO team remains Idaho State Champion for the High
School Division of the Spring KMO Competition. Students work as a team to
answer 200 questions across all subject areas. They are awarded points for
speed and accuracy of responses. Nationwide, our team of 29 students placed
in the top 15 percent of 652 teams competing internationally and in the top 9
percent of schools with enrollments of 500-1000.
KMO team members: 12 th graders – Ranger Adams, Harry Evans, Andrew
Fife, Linyi Gao, Emily McGuire, Sean O’Sullivan, Brandt Pedrow, Nick
Richards; 11 th graders – Robin Baker, Olivia Balemba, Margaret Behre,
Katarina Brownell, Jenisha Devadoss, Marta Glogowska, Chris
Ketchem, Ryan Littlefield, Elizabeth Nielsen; 10th graders – Will Bunting,
Sisi Cheng, Ethan Cox, Jessica Curry, Jashvina Devadoss Andrew
Donelick, Sam Foster, Hailey Lewis, Kaleb Martin, Jonah Mix, Kate
Nelson, Jay VanGerpen.
FUTURE PROBLEM SOLVERS’ SUCCESS AT STATE BOWL!
Thirteen Moscow High School students participated in the State Bowl in Boise,
April 3-4. The topic was Counterfeit Economics. We retained our state championship
titles in all categories! The 1st place winners will travel to East Lansing,
Michigan, to compete in the International Competition, May 29-31. The topic for
that competition will be Pandemic.
Many thanks to Dr. Steven Peterson (UI) for meeting with the students to help
them prepare for this competition.
In the Individual Competition...
1st place: Andrew Donelick
In the Team AND Presentation Competitions...
1st place: Andrew Bender, Hailey Lewis, Jordan Maxwell, Clayton
Snyder (sophomores)
3rd place: Harry Evans, Linyi Gao, Emily McGuire, Angeline Peterson
(seniors)
And recognized at the State Bowl for the earlier Scenario Writing Competition...
All seniors -
1st place: Charlotte Guerra
2nd place: Linyi Gao
3rd place: Ray Lee (His scenario has since placed 5th in international scoring!)
Also competing and performing well in both Team and Presentation Competitions
were: Katarina Brownell (junior) and Brandon Garfield, Alex Riendeau,
Trevor Seegmiller (sophomores)
EXTENDED LEARNING INTERNSHIPS
Presentations of ELI projects will take place on Thursday and Friday, May 22-
23rd, in the High School Auditorium. Parents and friends are invited to attend.
This semester’s presenters will be: Ranger Adams (Computer Programming),
Gavin Andrews (Japanese Culture and Cuisine), Robin Baker (Surrealism),
Elizabeth Becker (Music – performance and psychology), Jessica Curry
(Rocketry), Harry Evans and Erik Gorman (Film Noir), Omni Francetich
(Selling Myself as an Artist), Andrew Joyce (Glam Rock), Brittany Maddox
(Fashion Design), Patrick Mahoney (Guitar – technical aspects), Clay
Mosman (Meta-Fiction), Mollie Mustoe (Poetry), Elizabeth Nielsen
(Tolstoy), Kaleb Martin (Distance Running), Natalie O’Rourke (Philosophy),
Nick Richards (Bass Guitar and Music Production), Lisa Saladin (French
Language and Film), Emily Thomsen (Book-Making).
Special thanks to the ELI community mentors who have volunteered their
time and expertise to make this opportunity possible: Jason Barnes, Dan
Berkner, Charles Boespflug, Jeanne Clothiaux, Irina Crookston, Crag Hill,
Paul Hill, Ron McFarland, Becky Miller, Sarah Nelson, Anne Periguey,
Doug Pierce, James Reid, Ana Maria Rodriguez-Vivaldi, Elsie Sakuma,
Chris Sampson, Luke Sheneman, Melanie Siebe.

US Government classes have been holding Mock Legislature all month.
All the students have enjoyed the debate and many are committee and party
chairman. Others have worked hard to write committee bills and to maneuver
legislation through the sessions in the hope of getting some of the bills to
the Mock Governor. All 3 legislatures elected leadership who have worked
tirelessly every day to run the sessions using Robert’s Rules, patience and
efficiency. These jobs have loads of paperwork and stress but they have all
performed with flying colors. Please congratulate the following students for
their outstanding leadership in Mock Legislative Houses and Senates.
Period 1 . . . Hall
Speaker of the House: Krista Gregory
Clerk: Nicole Smith
Sgt. At Arms: Hayden Maxwell
Period 2 . . . Hall
President Pro Tempore: Micah Wendt
Secretary: Meredith Stone
Sgt. At Arms: Mychael Washington
Period . . .Hall
President Pro Tempore: Jacob Schumaker
Secretary: Kylee Marks
Sgt. At Arms: Jake Johnson
4 th Period: . .. Petterson
Speaker of the House – Ava Powell
Clerk – Brittney Abdallah
Sgt. At Arms – Amanda Nelson
6 th Period . . . Petterson
President Pro Tempore – Caelyn Kelly-Fleisher
Secretary – Emily Asker
Sgt. At Arms – Mackenzie Payton
6 th Period: . . . Hall
Speaker of the House: David Sappington
Clerk: Jared Edmonds
Sgt. At Arms: Zach Hull
5 th Period . . . Hall
President Pro Tempore: Sarah Lanier
Secretary: Storey Donaldson
Sgt. At Arms: Michael Bonestruck
“Stars of Pleiades” Announced
April is National Poetry Month, and with it comes good news for seven
Moscow High School sophomores. The Moscow Pleiades Club has chosen
the 2009 “Stars of Pleiades” as part of their annual poetry celebration, and
the following students will be honored Sunday, April 26 th , at 3 p.m. in the
lower level of the 1912 Center in Moscow: Leah Culp for her poem “Bark”;
Jashvina Devadoss for her poem “Dandelions”; Andrew Donelick for his
poem “The Flower Garden at Night”; Hailey Lewis for her poem “Labels”;
Sam Lewis for his poem “Nike Huarache ‘08”; Jonah Mix for his poem
“Hope,” and Trevor Seegmiller for his poem “Hook.”
Nationally acclaimed Moscow poet, Robert Wrigley, will be at the reception
to read the winners’ poems and to share some of his insights about poetry.
Each student poet will receive a booklet containing a compilation of all the
“Stars of Pleiades” poems chosen to be celebrated this year. These poems
will also be on display at the Latah County Library throughout the month of
May.
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No Means Know: Congratulations, MHS Contest Winners!
The following Moscow High School students are “Know Love Writing
Contest Winners” and will be awarded a $25 prize and published:
Ryan Ashley, Shawn Barber, Tela Barkley, Chloe Barnes, Chieh-Yu
Chang, Jashvina Devadoss, Amber Evans-Pinel, Amy LaFay
Westberg, Alyssa Lathen, Jordan Lunsford, Rebecca Miller, Skylar
Moore, Brooke Mosman, Brittney Murray, Robin Nilsson, Justin
Parkins, Maggie Richardson, Samantha Smith, Clayton Snyder, David
Steury, Myriah Thon, and Mikyla Wood.
All published works will list the author, grade, and school, and the book will be
distributed to all of Idaho’s high schools. The first, second, and third place
winners will be published along with 150 chosen entries; Moscow High
School student winners comprised nearly one-fifth of the winning poems and
“short-shorts,” pieces of fiction with 75 or fewer words. The theme of
Know Love Writing Contest was sponsored by Idaho Teen Dating Violence
Awareness & Prevention Project High School Writing Contest.

From the desk of the Activities Director—
Spring Sports—
This spring has been an interesting one regarding activities. I would like to
thank our coaches, athletes, parents and fans for their patience in all of the
reschedules. Our district tournaments begin the week of May 4. Please
check highschoolsports.net for the days and times of our district events.
Following are the dates and sites for our Spring State Competitions—
May 11-12—State Golf at Jefferson Hill GC @ Rigby
May 14-15—State Track at Boise State University
May 15-16—State Tennis at the Boise Racquet & Swim Club-
Boise
May 14-15-16—State Softball Tournament at Post Falls
May 14-15-16—State Baseball Tournament at Bishop Kelly and
Capital High School.
For students to be eligible to participate in fall sports they must pass five (5)
classes the previous semester. Students must also purchase an ASB card and
pay an Activity Fee.
The following also must be completed before students are allowed to participate
in practice:
Up-to-date—physical (9 th and 11 th grade students need new
physicals)
Interim questionnaire and consent form
Signed substance abuse form
Thank You for All of Your Support—
Our activities programs, both curricular and co-curricular, would not have the
success they have without the support of the coaches/advisors, volunteers,
parents, and community members. We appreciate and thank you for all you do
for the students at Moscow High School. “GO BEARS”
Year End BBQ
On May 27th the End of the Year Sports BBQ will be held at Moscow High
School beginning at 6:00. All students, and their families, who participated on
a 9-12 sports team, are encouraged to attend. The head coaches of each
sport will give a short recap of their seasons.
Fall Sports—2009
There will be a fall sports parent/player/coach meeting on August 6—6:00 at
MHS Auditorium. This is for all fall sports. It is an opportunity to meet the
coaches and complete all paperwork needed to participate in fall activities.
Starting dates for fall, 2009, activities—
Football (Varsity and Junior Varsity) August 10
Soccer August 10
Volleyball (Varsity and Junior Varsity) August 14
Cross Country (9—12) August 14
Is your teen looking for a summer job Find one at
www.LatahWorks.org
LatahWorks.org is an on-line forum to help youth
find entry-level employment. New jobs are listed
every week. LatahWorks.org is a partnership of the
Moscow Chamber of Commerce, Moscow Rotary
and Moscow School District.

Counseling Center News
COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS: ACT OR SAT
Students wishing to take either of these tests should see a counselor to pick up
a registration packet.
ACT Test Dates Registration Deadline Late Registration Date
June 13, 2009 May 8, 2009 May 9-May 22, 2009
SAT Test Dates Registration Deadline Late Registration Date
June 6, 2009 May 5, 2009 May 15, 2009
Register on-line for the ACT at www.actstudent.org and at
www.collegeboard.com for the SAT.
**********A LIST OF AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS
CAN BE FOUND ON THE HIGH SCHOOL WEBSITE
@ http://www.sd281.k12.id.us/highschool/counselors/
index.htm
Outstanding Accomplishments
Linyi Gao has been named one of two Idaho Presidential Scholars
for 2009. This is an exceptional honor. The selection of 141 Presidential
Scholars from among the three million students expected to
graduate from high school this year is based on demonstrated
outstanding academic achievement, artistic excellence, leadership,
citizenship, and community service. These students will be honored
for their accomplishments in Washington D.C., tentatively scheduled
from June 20-24.
Forty-eight Idaho students were eligible to apply for this award.
Lisa Saladin was also on that VERY select list. Congratulations to
these students for their outstanding accomplishments!
Finals Survival Bags!
Help support your student and the Moscow High School National Honor Society by
purchasing a finals bag with tons of goodies for your hard working student! The
Bags will be delivered during finals week June 1-4, 2009. Please return your order
forms by May 27, 2009. (Please make checks payable to MHS NHS and send your
checks to the high school office in care of the National Honor Society.)
Large Bag
Small Bag
$10 $6
Nutri-Grain/Energy Bar
Nutri-Grain/Energy Bar
Sport Drink
Fruit Drink
Fruit Drink
Cup of Apple Sauce
Small Bag of Chips
Candy Bar
Cup of Apple Sauce
Pack of Filled Cracker
Teddy Grahams
Fruit Leather/Fruit Rollup
Chocolate/Vanilla Pudding
Bottled Water
Cookie Pack
Apple or Orange
Candy Bar
Pencil
Cheez and Crackers
Fruit Leather/Fruit Roll-up
Bottled Water
Apple or Orange
Pencil
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Order Form:
Student Name: ______________________ Phone Number: ________
Parent Name: __________________________
Bag Size: small large
Fruit Type: apple orange
Food Allergies:
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Note to Student:
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