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Preston H.S. Upcoming Events: The Luck o’ the Irish to You! Preston High School’s Gaelic Society presents its annual Ceili on Friday, March 9 th , from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Come and enjoy the live music and dancing! And then, on Sunday, March 13 th , enjoy the Throggs Neck celebration of St. Patrick, patron of the Archdiocese of New York. The festivities begin with a 9:00 a.m. liturgy at St. Benedict’s Church, followed by a free breakfast in the church hall. The parade begins around noon and marches down East Tremont Avenue to Harding. All are welcome to join the Preston contingent. Music in Our Schools Month: Come celebrate music with Preston at our annual Music in Our Schools celebration on Thursday, March 22 nd at 5:30 p.m. Your daughters, who have been practicing all year long, will perform for parents, classmates, faculty and staff. Preston Art Students’ works will be displayed at the Citibank Art Show during the entire month of March, with the awards ceremony at 3:30 on March 29 th . And on April 26 th we will hold our annual Preston Fine Arts Show here at PHS. A showcase, including art displays, a performance by our music students & a reception will take place from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00p.m on the 26 th . Please join us! Preston’s annual College Fair will also be held on March 29 th . This event is mandatory for all 10 th & 11 th graders and their parent(s)/guardian(s). RECENT EVENTS The annual Information Night for undecided 8 th graders was held on Thursday, January 26 th . We had a large turnout for this event which allowed prospective students and their families who may have missed our Open House in October to visit and speak with current students, faculty and staff. On January 19 th the PAS Auto School Driver Education program conducted their orientation for the Spring course which began on February 6 th . Catholic Schools across the Archdiocese were proud to join in the “Feeding our Neighbors: A Catholic School Response” campaign. From January 22 nd to the 29 th schools and parishes in the Archdiocese, in partnership with Catholic Charities, engaged in activities to help alleviate hunger in the greater New York area. Preston High School, under the direction of Mrs. Margaret Damo and her Compassion Connection club, donated the proceeds from our most recent Food Fest Friday collection and 20 cases of nonperishable packaged soup. In addition to the food drive, students prayed daily for those suffering from hunger and learned more about the scope of this problem. Junior Advisement Day was held on Monday, January 30 th to give rising seniors the opportunity to learn about their senior course choices. The day began with a presentation on conducting an effective college search. This was followed by an overview of the many elective courses available to Seniors in ’12-’13, and time for Juniors to hear department chairpersons & senior teachers elaborate on course descriptions and answer students’ questions. All students had the opportunity to be interviewed by science teachers to ensure that those hoping to major in science would choose appropriate electives for their Senior year. Juniors were also invited to pose for the photos that will be integrated into their Ring Night ceremony (which is scheduled for Friday, March 16 th , at 7:00PM). A follow-up with Junior parents was held on February 14 th . Remember, your daughter will need you to sign off on her course choices, so please discuss these important decisions with her. The last date for all students to return their registration forms for academic year 2012-13 is March 1 st . Princeton Review will be conducting an SAT Prep course at PHS beginning March 8 th . If you are interested in registering your daughter for this class, please contact Ms. Eutilia Ruggiero at 800-273-8439, ext. 5666. This year’s Scholarship Hospitality day once again celebrated the achievements of those 8 th grade students awarded merit scholarships to attend Preston next fall. They were treated to a breakfast, a panel discussion with students and faculty and a brief taste of this year’s production of “Guys & Dolls.” Parents/Guardians may schedule a meeting with teachers at any time, but Report Card Distribution/Parent/Teacher Conference day, held on February 9 th , provided them with the opportunity to speak with all of their daughter’s teachers on the same day, with the report card in hand. Too often parents and teachers meet or speak only when the student has a 2
problem. How great it is, on this day, to listen to some of the wonderful things about their daughters as well. If you missed this opportunity, please do take the time to contact your daughter’s teachers by phone or e-mail to discuss her academic performance. If you haven’t picked up your daughter’s report card yet, you may stop by the Main Office or write a note requesting the report card. Even if the report card is being held because of financial issues, you can find out which subjects she struggles with, if any, and contact those teachers directly. Congratulations to… All students named to the Honor Roll, We are very proud of your diligence and achievement, BRAVA! BRAVA! To view the list, log onto www.prestonhs.org and click on Academics and then Honor Roll. …to Kachael Stocks, who has been named a Finalist in the National Achievement Scholarship Program for 2012 by demonstrating outstanding academic performance and potential for future success. …to Diana Singh, winner of this year’s New York Yankee Council Youth Leadership Award. … On the evening of January 18 th , The National English Honor Society held its Induction Ceremony. Amid blue and gold decorations (the Society’s colors), 24 new members were formally presented with their membership certificates, pins, and a traditional white carnation. Requirements for membership include maintaining an A average in English classes and a B+ average overall. In addition, members must show commitment to the ideals of leadership, character, and service, in keeping with both Preston’s mission and the motto of the Society: Gelast Sceal Mid Are which is Old English for “Duty Goes With Honor.” New inductees include seniors Tammam Ahmed and Kelly Simpson; juniors Laura Acciarino, Genesis Cancel, Akua Donkor, Katarina Epino, Anjanette Jacob, Lennysha Jorawar, Giana LaBanca, Janine Leotta, Vincenza Lucciola, Shena Marshall, Laura Mastropietro, Alicia Musa, Annisa Raghunath, Lisa- Marie Serrone, Amber Vargas and Emelina Virga; and sophomores Mikaela Busante, Arjeta Cosaj, Nicole Kibler, Donna Grace Moleta, Yanette Rosario and Natasha Sanchez. Society events, coordinated by current NEHS offices (President Elizabeth Roche, Vice-President Deanna Ibrahim, Secretary Cassidy Liz, and Treasurer Brittany Deering) will include a book drive, poetry café, celebration of Shakespeare’s birthday, and other service-oriented opportunities. …to the following Students of the Month, who were recognized for their Uniqueness that Makes Her Special: Freshman Dichell Zapata, Sophomore Savannah Williams, Junior Christina Eberhart, and Senior Angela Blandino. …to our Preston Players who wowed us once again with their acting, singing, and dancing feet to provide what theatergoers call “fierce” entertainment. During the first week of February, the Preston Players presented Guys and Dolls to sell-out crowds for four outstanding performances. The successful run was due to the collaborative efforts of many members of the Preston community and would not have been possible without the talents of faculty, staff, alumnae, and friends of Preston. Parents too played a significant role in making sure everything ran smoothly. Special thanks go to Taryn Serra-Cruz, Angel Cruz, Irene Purcell, Ada Caban, Rose Pacifico, Mia Rodgers, Marilyn Adorno, Cristina and Peter Fragale, Lisa Socia, and Salesian Moms Melissa Cortese & Phyllis Pisacano. The cast and crew, a true cross section of PHS students, came together to put on one heck of a show. The Preston Players bid adieu to its senior members: Sonandia Azcona, Briana Baez, Angela Blandino, Elaina Blasone, Traci Buchanan, Stephanie Ashley Caban, Melissa Chillak, Patricia Mia Diaz, Deanna Ibrahim, Sneha Jose, Cassidy Liz, Kelly Page, Anna Prestopino, Taylor Purcell, Alexandra Quillen, Qiana Solomon, Sharon Rau, Analise Rios, Chanel Rios, Elizabeth Roche, and Elizabeth Vacca. Other Preston Players include orchestra member Christina Condon; costume crew members Alyssa Blasone, Jenna Brady, Amanda Cristo, and Carly Zerbo; lighting crew members Nadia Mushib and Nhi Nguyen; and running crew members Alexis Salkey, Melissa Scott, and Alis Urena. Complementing the efforts of their sister students behind the scenes, the following ladies shined in their onstage performances: Elvira Acciarino, Laura 3
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