Update - Divine Child High School
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Science Fair<br />
www.divinechildhighschool.org<br />
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS<br />
The <strong>Divine</strong> <strong>Child</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Science Fair was held on January 29 in the cafeteria. 184 Chemistry students participated. Awarded the grand prize was Nadine Makki<br />
for her project, “Cancer Stem Cells: The Key To Cancer Cure?”. Aaron Szpytman received the school's first place award for “Power Plant” (Botany). Second place<br />
went to Kelsey Gibson for “To Bleach or Not to Bleach” (Chemistry). Third place went to Brittany DeJohn for “Say What??? The Stroop Effect” (Behavioral Science).<br />
Students that placed first in their divisions were Nadine Makki (Health & Medicine), Kelsey Gibson (Chemistry), Michael Polakowski (Zoology), Philip Brown<br />
(Engineering), Adrienne Cruz ( Energy & transportation, Aaron Szpytman (Botany) and Brittany DeJohn (Behavioral Science).<br />
Samantha Myers and DC Faculty member<br />
Mrs. Kathy Higgins-Luthman,<br />
attended the 2011 Intel International<br />
Science and Engineering Fair in Los<br />
Angeles from May 8 -13. Samantha<br />
was one of one of 1500 students chosen<br />
to represent 65 countries and territories<br />
from a pool of approximately seven<br />
million high school students who<br />
participated in Intel sponsored local<br />
science fairs. Samantha competed in<br />
the category of Mechanical and<br />
Electrical Engineering with a project<br />
titled 'Solar Panel Efficiency: A More<br />
Colorful Future?” She accompanied<br />
seven other students Grand Prize winners<br />
from the Science and Engineering Fair<br />
of Metro Detroit and the State Science<br />
and Engineering Fair.<br />
Anything Goes Unites Generations of Falcons<br />
The 2011 Spring Musical, Cole Porter's Anything Goes, was viewed by students,<br />
families, and alumni alike. It was the show's third production at DCHS, having been<br />
staged in 1986 and 1998. This year, two members of the 1998 cast, Andrew Ballnik and<br />
Christopher Urbiel, served as director and choral director, respectively. On Friday,<br />
April 8, members of the classes of 1986 and 1998 were in attendance and thoroughly<br />
enjoyed the show. Several former faculty members also attended, including Leo Tallieu,<br />
former Director of Bands and conductor of past Spring Musicals. Members of the current<br />
cast were well supported by the positive alumni response to their efforts. In addition,<br />
we in the Fine Arts Department heartily thank the class of 1986 for their generous<br />
donation to our Theatre Development Fund. After the festive afterglow at which the<br />
several casts were honored, alumni were taken on a tour of the high school by Mike<br />
Foye '63 and humorously commented that “the auditorium still smells like it used to!”<br />
In addition to this olfactory nostalgia, they were amazed at the number of renovations<br />
that have taken place over the years. It was truly an evening of Falcon pride and<br />
a testament to our school's tradition of providing memorable artistic experiences.<br />
Scenes from the 2011 PAGE Awards<br />
In addition to competing during her week in Los Angeles,<br />
Samantha had the opportunity to interact with competitors<br />
from around the world, meet Nobel laureates, participate in<br />
workshops, and attend Intel sponsored social events.<br />
Samantha Myers '13 received the Grand Prize at the<br />
Detroit Science & Engineering Fair. Samantha traveled<br />
to Los Angeles to compete in the 2011 Intel ISEF.<br />
<strong>Divine</strong> <strong>Child</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Theatre took 7 top PAGE awards.<br />
On May 17, area actors and stage hands were honored at the 26th Annual<br />
DATA/Press & Guide Entertainment Awards. During the show, snippets from<br />
nominated shows were performed.<br />
Nadine Makki '13<br />
Grand Prize Winner<br />
Kelsey Gibson '13<br />
Second Place Winner<br />
<strong>Divine</strong> <strong>Child</strong> PAGE Award winners performing “Friendship” from the PAGE<br />
award-winning Musical (Scholastic Level) - “Anything Goes,” are seen above.<br />
The PAGE Award winners included Jeffrey Grybel (Outstanding Featured<br />
Actor), Haley Willman (Outstanding Leading Actress), Nicholas Swider (Outstanding Leading Actor), Sara Rydowski<br />
(Outstanding Choreographer), Mr. Bob Bush (Outstanding Orchestra), Dr.Christopher Urbiel '01, (Outstanding Vocal<br />
Dir. Best Musical). Photos by Cynthia Frabutt<br />
Aaron Szpytman '13<br />
First Place Winner<br />
Brittany DeJohn '12<br />
Third Place Winner<br />
Pictured: Cast members of “Anything Goes” pose with alumni cast<br />
members and both current and former faculty.
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