Advisory Kick-off Day: A Huge Success!

Last Wednesday, we had our annual Advisory Kick-off Day.  This day is designed to allow the students to spend time with their teachers and peers learning about themselves, their community and our surrounding area.  So, here's what everyone did!

The freshmen stayed here at HHS with Mr. Devine and did team building activities.  The highlight of the day were the skits about "A Hull High School Freshman's First Day of School" that each advisory performed.

The sophomores completed community service throughout the town of Hull.  The painted, weeded, racked, pulled out stumps and even exercised with some of Hull's senior citizens!

The juniors took the boat into Boston and took college tours at Northeastern, Lesley, UMASS Boston, Boston University and Emmanuel.

The seniors also took the boat into Boston and visited cultural sites like the State House, New England Aquarium, Fenway Park and the Museum of Science.

A great day was had by all.  Thank you to the PTO for helping to fund the day and to AnnMarie Dunn and Mike Roache for putting on a cookout for all our freshmen and sophomores!

Lots of pictures coming soon!

Athletic Department Schedule Week of September 30

Please Help Out the PTO!

Dear Parents, Teachers, Grandparents, Guardians, & Friends:

 

Welcome to the start of a new school year and a year of A+ School Rewards. Starting October 4, 2013 through March 20, 2014 The Hull Public Schools will have the opportunity to earn cash through Stop & Shop A+ School Rewards Program.  Even if you registered your card last year, you must re-register this year for our school to receive credit. Registration is easy & makes a HUGE difference to our school. We need your support.

 

All you have to do is:

Log on to www.stopandshop.com/aplus to register online using your Stop & Shop Card:

 

Lillian Jacobs Elementary School                       using ID #07055

Memorial Middle School                           using ID #07968

Hull High School                                          using ID #06155

 

***************************OR*******************************

Return this form to school with your child and include your

13-digit Stop & Shop Card________________________ First 3 Letters of last name ____  ____  ____

 

**************************************************************After you register your card, each shopping trip at Stop & Shop using your Stop & Shop Card earns CASH for our school!  Each month, the amount of CASH awarded will be updated on the Stop & Shop website. You can track the amount of points you earn for our school by checking your grocery receipt and online when you create an account atwww.stopandshop.com. Our school will receive a check at the end of the program. The money can be used for any of our school’s educational needs.

Boston University Trustee Scholarship Competition

 

Award Amount:  Full undergraduate tuition to Boston University plus orientation and mandatory student fees for four years.

Requirements:

 

• Rank at the top your class
• Leader in schools and community

 

 

How to Apply:

1. To read more about the program go here: http://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/costs-aid-scholarships/scholarships/trustee/
2. To apply, go here: http://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/costs-aid-scholarships/scholarships/trustee/apply/
3. You must be nominated by Mr. Devine.  Make sure you ask him well before the December 1 deadline!

 

Deadline:  All nominations, essays, and applications must by in by December 1, 2013.

 

Wendy's High School Heisman

 

Award Amount:  Not a scholarship, but the chance to win a $10 Wendy's Gift Card & boost your resume!

Requirements:

 

• Senior in the class of 2014
• Have at least a B grade average (3.0 or higher)
• Participate in at least one school-sponsored sport

 

 

How to Apply:

 

Visit www.wendysheisman.com to complete an application.

 

Deadline:  October 2, 2013


Jewish War Veterans Classmates Today - Neighbors Tomorrow Brotherhood Program

Award Amount:  $500 or $1000

Selection Criteria:

1.     Community Citizenship:  as shown by the student’s participation in community activities which strengthen inter-group relationships such as Boy or Girl Scouts, 4H Club, CYO, Red Cross, YMCA, YWCA, Church, School Youth Council, etc.  Please include the number of hours involved.

A.        Respect for all, despite Race, Creed or Color.

B.        Exemplification of the spirit of good will and understanding of the contribution    to our society of all races and religions.     

C.        The practical establishment of comradeship with others of different background,   showing the spirit of “living and let live.”

2.      School Citizenship:  as shown by the student’s record of participation in school activities,      and the student’s general spirit of cooperation.  Please include the number of hours

3.     The student’s scholastic and attendance record should be considered although it is entirely     within the discretion of the school as to the value placed on these in respect to the individual student.  High marks do not in themselves reflect the degree of good humanrelations practiced by the student.

 

How to Apply:  Mr. Devine can nominate one HHS senior.  Please bring a copy of your resume to the guidance office if you would like to be considered.  The resume should address the above criteria.

Deadline:  Resume must be to the guidance office by October 22, 2013 

 

 

 

 

Athletic Department Schedule through 9/28

Advisory Kickoff Day: Wednesday, September 25th

Hull High School's 4th Annual Advisory Kickoff Day

Wednesday, September 25th

On Wednesday, September 25th, Hull High School will hold its fourth annual Advisory Kickoff Day.  The HHS advisory program is in its eighth year of existence.  It is a program, which was created to ensure that each student at Hull High School has at least one adult mentor who they have the opportunity to build a strong relationship with. 

The advisories are formed on our students' first day at HHS and they only dissolve on their final day of classes during their senior year.  Each week throughout the year our advisories meet on Wednesdays. They move through an advisory curriculum, which is based on our schools core values.  The activities vary from week to week, but all focus on the academic and social well being of our students.

For the fourth year in a row we will "kick off" our advisory program with a very special day for our students.  On Advisory Kickoff Day, each grade level has a very specific focus for their day's activities.

Freshmen:  The freshmen class will stay in the school and work with Mr. Devine on a number of team building and leadership activities.  They will get to spend quality time with their advisor and will reflect upon their first weeks at HHS.

Sophomores:  The sophomore class will use the day to give back to a community, which has given so much to them.  The groups were split up among different service projects around town.  These projects will include, The Hull Senior Center, Senior Housing, the Lifesaving Museum, and the Carousel.  The student's will get a chance to work together, get a little dirty, and lend a helping hand within the community.

Juniors:  The junior class will venture into Boston via boat and take official tours of five local colleges and universities.  These schools include Boston University, Northeastern, Emmanuel, Lesley, and UMASS Boston.

Seniors:  The senior class will also venture to Boston on Wednesday, but instead of visiting colleges and universities, they will hit some of Boston's best cultural and historical sights.  These sights will include Fenway Park, The Museum of Science. The Museum of Fine Arts, The State House, and the New England Aquarium.

Students received permission slips for Advisory Kickoff Day last week.  Those slips can be turned into the main office on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday morning.

Hull High School Elections: Meet the Student Body President, Class Officers and Student Council Members

HHS Students Elect Leaders for the 2013-2014 School Year

Senior Class President Marco Caparrotta and Student Body

President John Marcinkewich savor their election day victories.

This past Thursday elections concluded to decide who would lead Hull High School through the 2013-2014 school year.  Over 40 students ran for elected office as either student body president, class officer, or a member of the student council.  The candidates made speeches to their classmates during Wednesday's advisory period, they also campaigned for a week with posters lining the walls of each and every corridor.

In the end, the students made responsible decisions at the ballot box and elected a great group of officers and representatives.  While we always congratulate those who won elected office, we also want to show respect and admiration to all those who ran valiantly and showed the courage to speak in front of their peers and seek elected office.

We are looking forward to the fine work the following student will do in leading their respective classes and our school.

Student Body President

John Marcinkewich

Freshmen Student Council 

Erin O’Donnell

Emily O’Donnell

Luis Gonzalez

Kiernan Leahy

Aiden Leahy

(5 reps. due to a 4th place tie)

Sophomore Student Council

Brandon Dang

Danielle Hooper

Jake Hague

Alex Murphy

Junior Student Council

Maddy McNamara

Molly McNamara

Matt Mullen

Grace Ryan

Senior Student Council

Marco Caparrotta

Baylie Szymanski

Danny Schmid

Josh Whelan

SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS

PRESIDENT –  Marco Caparrotta

VICE-PRESIDENT – Christian Fuda

SECRETARY –  John Marcinkewich

TREASURER –  Alaina Bennett

JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS

PRESIDENT – Lexi Gardiner

VICE-PRESIDENT – Morgan Leeber

SECRETARY –  Maddy McNamara

TREASURER – Katie Hulverson

SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS

PRESIDENT – Zoe Xypteras

VICE-PRESIDENT – Simone Tavino

SECRETARY – Fiona Pearlman

TREASURER – Alex Murphy

FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS

PRESIDENT – Tyler Brown

VICE-PRESIDENT – Joseph Coffey

SECRETARY – Nolan Palma

TREASURER – Erin Shea

Scholarships & Awards for the Class of 2014

Emerging Leader Scholarship Award through Wheelock College

 

Award Amount:  $1000

Requirements:

• be a high school senior in the 2013-2014 academic year.
• reside in Massachusetts
• have plans to participate in advanced study during 2014-2015 at a college or in a vocational or other secondary education program or other secondary education institution; and
• not be employed by any established nonprofit, religious, or community organization that he/she may serve.

 

• Demonstrate leadership in creating change in his or her community through community service:
• Leadership may involve issues and areas such as the arts, child or elderly services, housing, hunger, health and safety, tutoring, the environment, or other activities that benefit the community
• Service may include developing, heading, or implementing new or existing community projects or volunteer programs.
• Perform a leadership activity that is voluntary.  Their service may not be performed as a requirement of an academic or other organizational program.

 

 

How to Apply:

 

Please bring a copy of your resume to the guidance office by the deadline below.  HHS can nominate students who meet all of the above criteria.

 

Deadline:  October 1, 2013

 

 

AES Engineers Scholarship

 

Award Amount:  $500

Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of the AES web site.  Full details are available at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

 

 

Deadline:  October 4, 2013

Prudential Spirit of Community Award

 

For more information or to apply, click here:  https://spirit.prudential.com



Please Help out the PTO!

Scholarships & Awards for the Class of 2014

This year all potential scholarships and awards will be posted right here on the HHS Blog!  They will be added as they come in through the guidance office.  Please make sure to read instructions carefully so you know exactly how and when to apply.  All the scholarships & awards will be tagged "Scholarships 2014." 

The scholarships posted on the HHS Blog are from organizations that have reached out to us via mail or email to help them promote their award.  For college/university-specific scholarships, students should check the Financial Aid page of the school's website.  Students can also search for scholarships using q national search engine (ex: http://www.scholarships.com/).

Upcoming Events at Hull High School:

Thursday, September 12th:

Open House

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Auditorium

 

  

Thursday, October 3rd:

Senior Parents Night

7:00 PM

Exhibition Room

New Teacher Profiles: Daniel DeLollis - Industrial Technology

Hull High School

New Teacher Profiles

Daniel DeLollis

        

        Can you tell us a little about your background?

After High School I spent 27 years working as a machine operator for one of the largest companies in the world (Norton Company/ St. Gobain).  I come from a large family and grew up in the town of Auburn.  I attended Auburn High School (Home of the Auburn Dandies) where I played hockey.  My favorite subjects were English, Social Studies and Wood Shop.  In 1982 I moved to Ayer where I’ve lived for thirty one years-eighteen years in my current home.

        Why did you become a teacher?

Back in the early nineties the company introduced basic skills class and I became interested in computers as a result of the course Computer Enhanced Blueprint Reading.  I met the instructor, Fran Graves who also attended Auburn High School and was/ is a Technology Education teacher.  Fran was inspirational and enthusiastic causing me to say to myself, “I think I’d like to become a Tech Ed teacher”.  After years of working rotating shifts (first and second) in the summer of 1993 the company did away with rotating shifts and with sixteen years in the company I did not have enough seniority for first shift, the shift of choice.  One Friday afternoon in August when it was around one hundred degrees and as humid as it gets I said to myself, “Do I want to do this for the next thirty years”?  This was not only the uncomfortable environment but also lots of heavy lifting and other physically demanding activities.  Of course, the answer was “no” so I checked into Fitchburg State College in the pursuit of a Technology Education degree where I attended classes in the morning and worked 2:30 to 11:00.  A part time student I stuck it out for eleven years and graduated (Magna Cum Laude) in 2004.  I took my first teaching job in August of 2004.

What are your first impressions of Hull High School?

        My very first impression about Hull High School supports what I do.  I would like to thank and give a huuuuuuuuge             round of applause to Mr. Devine, Mr. Sivo, the school committee and others (i.e. Mr. Augusterne) who have worked             hard to fully support and revive the Tech Ed program.  After working in two districts where the Tech Ed program was          eliminated I feel very fortunate to be here.  My other first impression of Hull High School is that we are located in a                beautiful part of the world.  Finally, now five days into the school year my third first impression of Hull High School is          that I am surrounded by really good kids and very helpful and supportive colleagues.

 What do you love about your particular content area?

     The students are always the best part of teaching.  I want to pass along the skills I learned from my shop teachers to           my students.  Building fine woodworking projects with young people is what I love about my content area.When a               student is proud of their accomplishments and takes pride in their work that is what gives me goose bumps.

Tell us something interesting about yourself that your students do not know.

  I am the proud subordinate of two Golden Retrievers, have two fireplaces and the right color tractor.  I live in another          nice part of the world and my home sits on three and one half acres.   For fun, I play pick-up hockey on Saturday nights     and I’m a pretty good back liner.  I missed two games in the last year.  I sort of look at it as a commitment.  These games       are huuuuuuuge and you’re never sorry you came.

New Teacher Profiles: Blythe Cowen - Social Studies

Hull High School 

New Teacher Profile

Blythe Cowen

Can you tell us a little about your background?

I started my career in historic preservation education at the John Jay Homestead in Katonah, NY and developed my love of teaching history to students from there. I received my bachelor's degree from Gettysburg College (where Civil War reenactors could be seen year round!) and earned a master’s from Glasgow University across the pond. After working in museums for 3 years I got my masters in teaching at Tufts and have been teaching high school history for 2 years. I grew up in Southern Mass and in Connecticut and am very excited to now be on the South Shore.

Why did you become a teacher?

I became a teacher because I believe in guiding the members of the next generation to become active, responsible, positive, participating citizens in not only our local communities, but in our global community.

What are your first impressions of Hull High School?

I've had a great first impression. The students, teachers, administrators and parents that I've met so far have only been welcoming. From the historic bus tour of hull during new teacher orientation, to the parent-provided breakfast during the first week of school, I am warmed by the generosity of this community.

What do you love about your particular content area?

I love that history can show us why we live the way we do now. I love that it can reveal truths about the human condition that help us to understand we are all, as human beings, more alike than different. And I love that history is essentially a study in empathy. No matter which war or cultural movement or political development we learn about, studying history can help us all be more open-minded, compassionate, accepting individuals. And that is something we need more of in our world today!

 Tell us something interesting about yourself that your students do not know.

I have a variety of interests beyond history. I am a flutist and greatly enjoy the thriving Celtic music scene in Boston. I am a big fan of Autumn. Nothing makes me quite as happy as apple cider and cider doughnuts. Mmmm. I love getting outdoors when I can and enjoy sailing, kayaking, and hiking. Especially in the fall!

We Hope to See You at our Annual Open House

Hull High School Open House

Thursday September 12th

7PM

Joseph Doniger Auditorium

Come and meet all of your student's teachers and the staff who provide support to all of our students.

We will also be available to answer any questions and fix any difficulties that parents are having with the Aspen system.

We hope to see you next Thursday!