SSL Cheerleading Competition

The Hull High School Cheerleaders will compete in the South Shore League Cheerleading Competition on Wednesday November 1st at Abington High School. The competition begins at 6:00pm. Doors will open at 5:30pm. Admission is $7.00 for Adults and $5.00 for Students and Sr Citizens. Grab your blue and gold pom poms and come on over to AHS to support the girls. GO PIRATE📣📣📣!!!!

XC Team Competes at All League Meet

The Hull/Cohasset Cross Country Team had a very successful day yesterday in Norwell at the All League Meet. Their season is winding down and the kids have had a great year🏃!!!!

Scholarships

Henry David Thoreau Scholarships

Deadline:  February 1, 2018

The Henry David Thoreau Foundation identifies and supports outstanding young leaders from Massachusetts who are committed to safeguarding the environmental welfare of future generations.

Four year scholarship; up to $20,000

http://thoreauscholar.org/undergraduate-scholarships/program-overview


VFW - Voice of Democracy Scholarship

Deadline:  November 1, 2017
Up to $30,000 scholarship

https://www.vfw.org/VOD




Boston University:  Trustee Scholarship Competition

Deadline:  December 1, 2017
Four year, full tuition scholarship

http://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/tuition-aid-scholarships/scholarships/trustee/




Massachusetts JCI Senate

Deadline:  January 20, 2018
Two $1000 scholarships awarded

https://majcisenate.weebly.com/




Horatio Alger Scholarship

Deadline:  October 25, 2017
Student must demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or less adjusted gross family income)
Up to $25,000 scholarship

https://scholars.horatioalger.org/




B. Davis Scholarship

Deadline:  May 22, 2018
$1000 scholarship

http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm




Student Scholarships

Variety of scholarships listed on their website.
Deadlines and amounts vary.

https://www.studentscholarships.org/#sthash.6XEMh3IN.dpbs

Newsletter:  https://www.studentscholarships.org/images/2017_october_scholarship

A MESSAGE FROM JIM SULLIVAN - DIRECTOR OF THEATRE ARTS AT HHS

Hull High School

Director of Theatre Arts

180 Main Street, Hull, Massachusetts 02045

(781) 925-8001      Fax (781) 925–3071

Jsullivan2@town.hull.ma.us

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                     FOR MORE INFORMATION:      

October 11, 2017                                                                                 Jim Sullivan (781) 925-8001

Re: Hull High School Theatre Arts’ Fall Include The Diary of Anne Frank and Annual Rake & Take Fundraiser

(HULL) – On November 3^rd & 4th, Hull High School Theatre Arts proudly presents The Diary of Anne Frank by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, newly revised by Wendy Kesselman.

Curtain time is 7:30pm with an additional 2pm matinee on Saturday.  Performed at the Joseph C. Doniger Auditorium at Hull High School, 180 Main St., Hull.  Tickets are $10 for reserved seating ($8 for Seniors and Students) when purchased in advance, and $12 ($10 for Seniors and Students) when purchased at the door.  Tickets can be purchased in advance online only at https://tinyurl.com/HHSTATix-18.  Group rates are available by calling 781-925-8001. 

Last spring, Jim Sullivan, Director of Theatre Arts chose this show after a student told him of some anti-Semitic comments that were made in her classroom.  The student confided that she wasn’t so much upset by the words, and despite being reassured by the action taken by her teacher and administration, she felt that our country was reverting back to a time where such acts were becoming more common place and people are feeling emboldened to voice their prejudices and bigotry.  Said Sullivan, “I knew right then we had to do this show.  I wanted to show the students that theatre is a vehicle of expression that can promote dialogue in their school and community.  The incidents this past summer in Charlottesville and throughout the country reaffirmed the need to remind people of this story and how it relates to the world today.”

The Diary of Anne Frank was first written by Hollywood screen writers Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett in 1955 based on the book Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl.  It won 3 Tony Awards including Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.  In 1997, Wendy Kesselman adapted the show for a Broadway revival.  Kessleman did away with a lot of the more romantic essence of the story and focused in on some of the bitter realities of the Frank and van Daan families living in hiding to escape being deported to concentration camps by the Nazis.  The powerful message of having faith in humanity despite the suffering caused by and inflicted upon so many remains.  During the Holocaust of World War II, over 6 million people perished in the concentration camps.  It is estimated that 1.5 million of them were children.  In her diary, Anne expresses her desire to go on living even after her death.  Her diary has been published in hundreds of languages and read by millions.  It is often quoted by world leaders and pioneers for peace and justice.  One of the most influential books of the 20^th century, it has also been adapted into countless stage and movie versions.

“It’s an honor getting to play such an important and influential figure,” says Bianca Foresta, a freshman who plays the role of Anne Frank.  “Anne was such an eloquent writer and so determined, it’s very admirable.  The rehearsal process has been a very eye opening experience.”   “I hope families will come to watch this show together.  It’s going to be a very moving and inspiring experience,” Sullivan added.   A community talk-back is being planned for after the Saturday matinee.

Finally, Hull High School Theatre Arts will be holding its annual “Rake & Take” fundraiser on November 10, 11 & 12.  Students and adult supporters will rake your yard and haul the leaves away for a donation of $5 a bag. The proceeds of this fundraiser supports theatre arts for grades 7-12.  This fundraiser, which supplies about half of the annual funding for theatre arts, is hugely popular in Hull.  “We are completely self-funded,” Mr. Sullivan explains.  “So this is a win-win.  We get to raise money and you get a great deal on your pre-winter yard clean-up”.  There are only a limited number of spots, so be sure to sign up early.

For more information, the public is invited to call the Theatre Arts office at 781-925-8001 or email jsullivan2@town.hull.ma.us.  

MY SCHOOL BUCKS

HAVE YOU CHECKED YOUR STUDENTS MEALS BALANCE TODAY??

My School Bucks

No student should have a negative meals balance - Keep your student’s meals account balance current by setting up on-line alerts when their account reaches $10.00 or below.  You do not need to pay on-line to receive the alerts. 

It’s very easy – go to www.myschoolbucks.com to create your account.  Follow the prompts and be sure to add each student individually.  Choose to receive notifications by text message and/or email.  If the student’s birth date doesn’t work and you do not have access to ASPEN, call Patty Gardiner to get your students ID number. 

If you do choose to pay on-line, there are a couple of options – set up auto pay for a specific amount or pay on-line when you receive the alert.  The student will always have money available on their account. 

If you would rather not pay on-line, that’s fine too.  When you receive the low balance notification, send in cash or a check (payable to Hull Public Schools) with your student and they can pay the cashier in the cafeteria. It’s that easy!

If you think that your family may be eligible for free or reduced priced meals, please fill out the meals application and send it into school with your student.  A copy of the application can be printed from the Hull Public Schools website or you can pick up a copy in any school office.  You will receive a letter from the school regarding the decision within a week of submission.  If you don’t receive this letter, do not assume you are approved; contact your student’s school.  

If you have additional questions you may contact Patty Gardiner at HPS Administration, 781-925-4400  X1112.

MIT Splash Program

For one awesome weekend each November, thousands of high schoolers flood MIT’s campus to take classes, taught by MIT students, on anything and everything. From music theory to Hungarian history to aircraft analysis, Splash offerings number over 400 every year and span a wide variety of areas. Want to take a class on origami? Lasers? Neuropharmacology? All are open to you.

Over the course of 19 hours during Splash, you can get your feet wet with a short introduction to any number of subjects—things you always wanted to learn and topics you never knew existed—or you can dive head first into an in-depth seminar or intensive workshop.

In addition to normal classes, Splash also offers walk-in activities: hands-on events where you can show up or leave whenever you want. Walk-ins are great for filling gaps in your schedule, and they don’t require you to sign up in advance (although you must be registered for Splash to attend). Frequent activities include everything from modular origami to plushie making to logic puzzles to ukulele playing. There’s something for everyone!

 

https://esp.mit.edu/learn/Splash/index.html


Program Vitals

What:	A bunch of short classes on a huge variety of cool topics!
When:	Annually on Saturday and Sunday the weekend before Thanksgiving. For 2017, this is November 18 and 19. For 2018, this is November 17 and 18.
Who:	Students in grades 9–12. [?]
Cost:	$40 for the entire weekend of classes (generous financial aid available). T-shirts and food will be available for purchase. All payment will become available after the lottery results are released.
Where:	On MIT’s main campus. [Google maps, campus map] We’ve compiled a list of nearby hotels.

Girls Soccer Qualifies for MIAA State Tournament

The Girls Soccer Team won in convincing fashion today over Bristol Plymouth 7-2 to qualify for the MIAA State Soccer Tournament. Hannah Duran and Lauren Anastos led the way with 5 points each. Great Job Girls!!! GO PIRATES!!!

Congressman Lynch’s Academy Day

 

Congressman Lynch to Host Information Session on
Service Academies on October 22

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Sunday, October 22, Congressman Stephen F. Lynch (D-Boston) will host an information session for all high school students in the Eighth Congressional District interested in applying to one of the United States Service Academies.

Representatives from each of the following academies will make brief presentations and be available for questions:

• United States Military Academy at West Point, NY
• United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD
• United States Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, CO
• United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY
• United States Coast Guard Academy at New London, CT
• Massachusetts Maritime Academy at Buzzards Bay, MA

All students and their families from the Eighth Congressional District are welcome to attend.

 

WHAT:          Congressman Lynch’s Academy Day

WHEN:          Sunday, October 22, 2017 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

WHERE:        East Middle School, 305 River Street, Braintree 02184

CONTACT:   Bob Fowkes, (617) 428-2000 

 

For those unable to attend, more information on the Service Academy nomination process is available on our website: https://lynch.house.gov/serving-you/military-academy-nominations

 

Scholarships

VFW - Voice of Democracy Scholarship

Deadline:  November 1, 2017
Up to $30,000 scholarship

https://www.vfw.org/VOD




Boston University:  Trustee Scholarship Competition

Deadline:  December 1, 2017
Four year, full tuition scholarship

http://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/tuition-aid-scholarships/scholarships/trustee/




Massachusetts JCI Senate

Deadline:  January 20, 2018
Two $1000 scholarships awarded

https://majcisenate.weebly.com/




Horatio Alger Scholarship

Deadline:  October 25, 2017
Student must demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or less adjusted gross family income)
Up to $25,000 scholarship

https://scholars.horatioalger.org/




B. Davis Scholarship

Deadline:  May 22, 2018
$1000 scholarship

http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm




Student Scholarships

Variety of scholarships listed on their website.
Deadlines and amounts vary.

https://www.studentscholarships.org/#sthash.6XEMh3IN.dpbs

Newsletter:  https://www.studentscholarships.org/images/2017_october_scholarship_newsletter.pdf

2017 Homecoming Ballot

2017 Homecoming Ballot

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDPiHza8xVXZZ4Mn2Uy6s9cOFqhD5R1MCRIgnRqa_nF0SDTQ/viewform

Breast Cancer Awareness Soccer Games

The Girls Soccer teams will play home today against Abington HS, JV at 4 and Varsity at 5:30. This is Spirit Week at Hull HS and today is PINK day. In conjunction with PINK day the soccer games will be Breast Cancer Awareness Games. All proceeds from todays games will be donated to the Dana Farbar Cancer Institute. Put on some PINK and come on out and support the Girls. GO PIRATES!!

Hull High School Students Of The Month



 

Student of the Month

September 2017

Art                                           James Regan

English                                   Abbie Twombly

Foreign language                   Haven Veraguas

Math                                       Saxon Birnstiel

Media/Technology                Sarah Dahill

Music                                      Eli Sanabria

Physical Ed/Wellness            Aryana Gagne

Science                                   Madeline Richardson

Social Studies                        Jessica Delaney

Special Education                  Devin Gamble  

Student Athlete                      Greg Jenkins

 

 

EMPTY BOWLS -

Hull High School students in conjunction with Hingham High School, Braintree High School, Hanover High School, and Derby Academy have been working on an art-related service project called Empty Bowls.  Students worked to produce lovely bowls that will be donated to the event and given out to attendees as a keepsake, and a reminder of all of the empty bowls in the world.  This year, the event will take place on Thursday, October 26, from 5:00-7:00 at Old Ship Church in the Hingham.  Tickets will be sold at the door on a first come, first served basis ($20 adults/$10 students).  There will be a variety of bowls for the taking along with beautiful silent auction items from local potters.

 Last year, we raised over $4,000 for the participating organizations.  All proceeds will benefit the local food pantries in the participating towns.  We hope you all can make it to what we know will be a great event for an even greater cause!

 Empty Bowls 2015 video (Empty Bowls featured in the second segment):

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsa-WGipFUg (Hingham Happenings Video)

 Learn more about Empty Bowls: http://www.emptybowls.net/

 

Amanda Davis

Art Teacher

Hull High School

180 Main Street

Hull, MA 02045

781-925-3000 ext. 3211

High School Music Fundraiser at the C note

High school music students, Patrick and Eileen, showed their talents on September 30 as part of the two weekend music festival known as the the Rat Beach Party.  The double weekend music festival featured 55 bands, many of whom performed at the Rathskeller Night Club in Boston, and several local high school punk rock bands.  The event seconded as a fundraiser for the high school music department with a focus on students with special needs.  This year the event raised almost $3000.00!  Thank you to organizer Michael Weddle, Charlie and the C Note and especially everyone who came out to hear some amazing music!

Ian Barkon
Music Educator
Hull High School
180 Main Street
Hull, MA 02045
781-925-3000 ext. 1115

 

 

 

Band Performing at Half Time Friday Night

Fundraiser For HS Galapagos Trip

The Students participating in the High School Science trip to the Galapagos Islands will be holding a fundraiser this Saturday October 7th from 10:30AM - ?????

The fundraiser will consist of a Car Wash and a Bake Sale in the DiVito Realty parking lot.

 

.

 

 

Essay Contests

Free Speech Essay Contest

Open to high school juniors and seniors
Deadline:  December 31, 2017

https://www.thefire.org/student-network/essay-contest/






JFK Library ~ Profiles in Courage Essay Contest

https://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest/Contest-Topic-and-Information.aspx

Contest Information

In Profiles in Courage, John F. Kennedy recounted the stories of eight U.S. senators who risked their careers to do what was right for the nation. These leaders demonstrated political courage by taking a stand for the public good in spite of pressure by interest groups, their political party, or even their constituents. The Profile in Courage Essay Contest challenges students to write an original and creative essay that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage.
The maximum word count is 1,000 with a minimum of 700, not including citations and bibliography. Use at least five varied sources such as government documents, letters, newspaper articles, books, and/or personal interviews.

All submissions must adhere to contest requirements.

Contest Topic

Describe and analyze an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, the year John F. Kennedy was born. Include an analysis of the obstacles, risks, and consequences associated with the act. The essay may concern an issue at the local, state, national, or international level.

8th Grade Open House

Please join us next Wednesday, October 11, at 7 p.m. to learn all about Hull High School.  We will discuss academics, extracurricular activities, and athletics.  Meet the principal, the assistant principal, the athletic director, and members of the senior class.  Bring all your questions!

 Paula Girouard McCann
Principal, Hull High School

Wednesday October 11 - PSAT

All freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will be taking the PSAT on Wednesday, October 11.  They should report to school at 7:25 as usual.  Testing room assignments will be posted in the main hall way.

Seniors do not have to report to school until 11:25 that day.  They should report to the auditorium upon arrival.  Lunch will be served.

Important Anouncements

·         Make up picture day in Tuesday, October 17.  Extra forms are available in the main office as well as directly from Hockmeyer Studios on the day of pictures. 

 

·         There are still students who have not turned in their emergency contact card and/or their signed Internet/Handbook form.  Please see Mrs. Condon in the main office if your student needs another one.  Please note that no medication is able to be dispensed to any student who does not have a current emergency card on file in the nurse’s office.  Your assistance with ensuring your student returns these forms is greatly appreciated.

 

·         Flu shots are available to all staff and students in the nurse’s office.  Vaccine consent forms are available in the main office.

Guidance Department Senior Parent/Guardian Meeting

“This is a reminder for all parents and guardians of seniors.  The Guidance Department will be hosting a Senior Parent Evening this Wednesday, October 4^th at 7:00pm in the Exhibition Room.  Counselors will discuss strategies for a successful senior year and postsecondary planning, with a special emphasis on the college application process.  Topics will include application timelines, the Common Application, college essays, recommendations, scholarships, and more.  We hope to see you there!”

  

 

AMERICA'S CAMP - TRIBUTE ART

TRIBUTE ART PART II:  AMERICA’S CAMP:

COLLABORATIVE CREATION OF THE PHEONIX

  After we created our individual art piece for Engine 54, we read about America’s Camp. America’s Camp is an annual, one week, sleep away-camp for children who lost a parent or sibling as a result of the 9/11 attacks, as well as children or siblings of firefighters and law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. It was at this camp that children created the phoenix, with each child asked to paint or draw one “feather.” The feather could be based on a person they wished to honor or their memories of the day, and the imagery could be figurative or metaphoric. Each student’s creation was then converted into a feather shape and attached to a sculpture frame. The Phoenix combines the individual expressions of the children to create a new expression of rebirth and resilience.

Traci Molloy, Project Designer at America’s Camp explains the choice of a phoenix, “in mythology, when the phoenix dies it bursts into flames. It is reborn out of its own ashes, thus never really dying. The phoenix holds a position of high honor, reserved for individuals who demonstrate virtue and strength.”

 

Hull High school students decided to bring this idea to us by creating our drawings and making the Phoenix here.

We created our phoenix by using copies of our original drawings and letters to make the feathers. We then collaged our feathers with tissue paper and placed them together to form the wings. The phoenix not only represents Engine 54, but all of New York City to us. The city, as well as the fire department, rose from the ashes and were reborn through our combined effort.  The collaborative action of combining our feathers parallels America’s unity after the tragic events, and the beauty of our Phoenix signifies the thousands of beautiful lives of those we lost on that day

TRIBUTE ART - FDNY ENGINE 54

Tribute Art PART I: September 11, 2001

Honoring the Fallen by Honoring First Responders in ENGINE 54

Essential Questions:

What do you remember about September 11, 2001? 

What can we do to remember? 

How can we honor those affected by these events through our artwork? 

How can we convey text through image?

After discussion of the events of September 11, 2001, you will now create a piece of artwork that will honor all the men and women who reached out to help one another on that tragic day.  Among the tragedy, Americans showed true unity through the chaos.  We will honor all of the first responders who helped on that day by creating a piece of artwork that will be sent to one of the hardest hit engine companies: FDNY Engine 54.

To begin, students in grades 9-12 learned and discussed the events of that day as well as the aftermath of what was been left behind. We discussed the idea that despite the tragedy, selflessness and resilience prevailed. Learning the stories of those who helped reminds us of the good that exists in humanity. Students researched and shared the stories of some of the 343 firefighters lost, including those from Engine 54.  By learning these individual stories, we will never forget.

In this assignment we chose a quote, song lyric, or any other phrase that inspired us or gave us a positive reaction. Students then took that text and developed an image from it.  The goal was to convey the message of the words through the image.  These were images of hope, inspiration, strength, etc.  It was expected that the image was neat and well crafted.  Students used a variety of materials to complete the image.  To complete the project, we then sent our images with a note to members of the FDNY Engine 54. 

Charlie the Therapy Dog Visits Hull High School

Charlie the Therapy Dog Visits Hull High School

By Hull High Pirate Eye News Staff

 

On Friday, September 22, 2017, students at Hull High School had a visit with a therapy dog named Charlie aka “Chuckles” and his owner/certified dog behaviorist, Nicole Ribeiro. Charlie, who is a German and Australian Shepherd mix, spent most of his time in the art room where he greeted students from the Art, Journalism, and South Shore Educational Collaborative classes. Students in these classes learned about Ribeiro’s background, the role and certification process of a therapy dog, and some had the opportunity to draw Charlie as part of their figure drawing lesson.

Ribeiro began her presentation by sharing a bit about her background. She has been a professional dog trainer for 16 years and started when she was selected as a trainer during her time in the military. While in the military, she taught dogs how to detect bombs. After five years in this role, Ribeiro left the military to pursue additional degrees and open up a business.  She said, “I have a bachelor’s degree in science and psychology and learning theory and a master’s degree in behavioral medicine and animal behavior. I am almost done with my second master’s in applied animal ethology.” She is currently the co-owner of adASTRA East Training and Pet Care, which is based out of Quincy, MA. Ribeiro says what she is doing now is her dream job but, “I personally would like to focus more on doing animal rehab and working with animals with a wellness and rehab sense.” Although she started out with military dogs, Charlie is not trained to detect bombs. Instead, he is trained to be a therapy dog.

A therapy dog is a dog that has specialized training to be of assistance to others and provide comfort to a group. They are different than service dogs, which are trained to provide a specific service to their owner. Therapy dogs are used in a variety of settings such as schools, nursing homes, airports, courts, and hospitals. Charlie has been helping out in a variety of reading programs, by allowing nervous children to read aloud to him. At Hull High, he served as a figure drawing model and provided comfort and smiles to those he encountered throughout the day.

To become a certified therapy dog, Ribeiro and Charlie worked with an organization called Dog Bones. Dog Bones is a certifying body that provides testing and certification for therapy dogs, as well as sets up jobs for the dogs to work in once they complete their certification. Ribeiro takes Charlie volunteering, and since his certification, the duo has logged about 150 hours of service.

To become a therapy dog, the dogs have to go through extensive training. For example, they are taught to recognize if someone is afraid of dogs so they won't rush up to them. Charlie completed a four week class of basic obedience to teach him how to do things such as walk on a loose leash, sit, stay, and leave it, and also to test his temperament.

Whether it was drawing Charlie, petting Charlie, or learning about Nicole and Charlie’s work, overall, students had a great time meeting Charlie, and he boosted everyone's spirits. It was a unique experience that shed light on what it's really like for therapy dogs and what it takes to be one.  So, when you’re feeling down, a therapy dog, or even any dog, will be able to help!