Hull's Ricky Barone named to 2015 Senior SEMSBA Concert Band

2015 Senior SEMSBA Music Festival

February 3, 1959 may have been the day the music died, but February 7, 2015 marked another day that the Hull High School Band became more alive!  This was the day that sophomore tenor saxophonist, Ricky Barone, auditioned for the Senior SEMSBA (Southeastern Massachusetts School Bandmasters Association) Concert Band.  The process started with his audition at Qualters Middle School in Mansfield.  The audition included performing three musical scales from memory, playing an audition piece (song) that he spent weeks and weeks working on, and a short sight reading musical excerpt.  It was only a few short days before we were notified of his acceptance into the 2015 Senior SEMSBA Concert Band! 

The music festival was held on March 13 and 14 at Plymouth North High School.  Ricky spent an entire day, Friday, rehearsing with nearly 80 of the best South Shore high school musicians.  One of the first comments Ricky said to me during a break on Friday was that “it’s really nice to play in a big band.”  He also wished that some of our current high school Band students could have been there to share the experience with him.  Hopefully next year we will!  The next morning included a short rehearsal and lunch before the final performance.

It’s been nearly 20 years since a student musician from Hull was participating in a SEMSBA ensemble.  We are so proud of Ricky and his dedication to music and for representing Hull’s music program at this year’s Senior SEMSBA festival. 

Nursing Scholarship

The 2015 Aspiring Nurse Scholarship

Nursing Schools Almanac is proud to announce our inaugural Aspiring Nurse Scholarship. We will award a $1,000 scholarship to an aspiring nurse who best demonstrates:

• A track record of academic excellence, particularly in science and mathematics
• A passion for the nursing profession and the overall field of healthcare

Competition eligibility
This scholarship competition is open to all US high school seniors who plan to pursue college education in nursing, including LPN / LVN, ADN, and BSN programs.

Applicants must be in good academic standing and on track to graduate from high school at the conclusion of the 2014-15 academic year. Only one application entry is accepted per student.

 

Application form Interested students may find the complete scholarship application form. We recommend composing the 500-word essay in your favorite word processor and then pasting the finished product into this form.

Terms and conditions
One scholarship winner will be selected to receive a one-year, non-renewable $1,000 scholarship.
Scholarship recipient will be chosen at the sole discretion of the Aspiring Nurse Scholarship committee.

Scholarship funds may be used to pay for tuition, books, supplies, or any other direct education expenses.
Scholarship recipient must provide proof of enrollment in an accredited US nursing program.

Once submitted, all essays are property of Nursing Schools Almanac and may be published at its discretion.
Nursing Schools Almanac will announce the scholarship winner on its website and through its media outlets.

All personally identifiable information is collected solely to conduct the scholarship competition.
Student information will never be used for marketing purposes or shared with any third party.

 

Deadline:  June 30, 2015

 

http://www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com/2015-aspiring-nurse-scholarship

 

Scholarship

The 2015 Catherine Coccimiglio Nantasket Hull Rotary Club Scholarship Fund

 



Criteria:

 

• Applicant must be a member of the senior class of Hull High and have been enrolled since January of sophomore year
• Application
• volunteerism
• good citizenship
• scholastic ability
• leadership
• sportsmanship
• initiative
• extracurricular activities
• Admission to a college or university

 

DEADLINE:  April 15th in the Guidance Office - Applications MUST be handed to Mrs. Troy

 



New Scholarships

2015 Drowned Hogs Scholarship

Criteria:

• Application
• Letter of Recommendation
• Essay

Deadline:  May 8, 2015

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2015 Hull Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

Criteria:

•  Application
• Transcript
• Letter of Recommendation

Deadline:  May 8, 2015

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New England Counselors of Color Bridging Access to College Scholarship

NECBAC is a chartered, non-profit organization of professional admission representatives of color that are affiliated with four-year private colleges and universities.  Dedicated to promoting enrollment and retention to students of color, NECBAC is awarding book scholarships to eligible students of color, graduating from a New England high school, and who will be enrolling full-time in a NECBAC member institution. In order to be considered for this scholarship, applicants must submit an official application, essay, and an official high school transcript through our website by the May 15, 2015 deadline. 

website:  https://bowdoincollege.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_40GaxrpeprKhun3

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Term Three Progress Reports Now Available Via Aspen

Parents and Guardians,

Term three progress reports are now available for all students via Aspen.

If you need help accessing your Aspen account, please contact Lisa Dalton at 781-925-3000 X1106 or ldalton@town.hull.ma.us.

If you would like to request the physical mailing of progress reports and report cards, please contact Fran Troy at 781-925-3000 X1112 or ftroy@town.hull.ma.us.

Please be aware that the mailing of attendance failure warnings will be in the mail shortly.  Please keep up with your student(s) attendance via Aspen.  If there are absences that are currently unexcused, which should be excused, please turn in the necessary documentation to Lisa Dalton in the main office.  Documentation for excused absences, tardies, and dismissals can also be faxed to Hull High School at 781-925-3071.

New Scholarships

HULL GARDEN CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria:

·         Graduating senior planning to attend a four year college/university and major in SCIENCE.

·         100 word essay on “Why I should receive this scholarship”.

·         Transcript

·         3 letters of recommendation.

Deadline:  May 1, 2015

Please send all required materials to:

Beatrice Sloane

12 Harborview Road

Hull, MA 02045
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Dianna M. Chouinard Scholarship
The Hull Artists

Criteria:

• Application
• 2 letters of recommendation
• student portfolio
• personal interview

Deadline:  May 15, 2015

Application is available in the Guidance Office

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Old Colony Youth Cheerleading Association

Criteria:

• Application
• Essay
• Resident of Hull
• Signature of Cheerleading Coordinator

Deadline:  March 30, 2015

Application is available in the Guidance Office

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Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA)

MEFA COUNSELOR

Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority

 

We know your high school seniors are in the midst of eagerly receiving college acceptance and financial aid letters. And while it's an exciting season, it's also a time for lots of questions about financial aid, the college bill, and how to finance costs.

As such, we have developed a special curriculum for you to share with your families as they wind down their senior year and look ahead to college.

We'll be in communities across the Commonwealth in the coming weeks providing great information in a seminar format on Paying the College Bill. But we know that many families have competing priorities for their time, so we have several methods to distribute this important information. With your help, we can broaden our reach to every family that needs assistance. 

Our number one priority is to assist you as you help families through this exciting transitional time. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Shari Tozian at stozian@mefa.org or 617-224-4861.

http://www.mefa.org/?utm_source=CounselorVirtualKit&utm_medium=email

Booster' Club Faculty Basketball Game

Hull Boosters

2015

2^nd Annual Faculty Basketball Game

March 19^th

6:00 pm

Hull High School

Joseph Berman Gymnasium

Scheduled to play:  Coach Londergan, Coach Q, Officer Fahey, Mrs. Dalton, Mrs. Ryan, Ms. Held, Ms. Grosso, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Hipp, Mr. Sivo, Coach Richardson, Mr. Ridolphi, Mr. Eaton, Mr. DeLollis, Ms. Thrasher, Mr. Martin, Ms. Buckley, Ms. Ruxton and many more…….

TICKETS ARE $5

Concessions available including hot dogs, pizza, drinks, chips & candy.

Tickets are available for purchase at the door!  This is a great family event no drop-offs for younger children.

Juniors : Boston National College Fair

Boston National College Fair

Location:
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
Hall C
415 Summer Street 
Boston, MA 02210  
617/954-2000 

Fair Hours:
Thursday, April 9, 2015
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Friday, April 10, 2015
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Transportation, Directions and Parking*:
Find Directions and Parking information for the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.

Students should register to attend the fair at:
https://www.gotomyncf.com/Registration/EventSelectForState?stateName=All

All Juniors will need to submit a National College Fair Student Attendance document to Hull High School for attendance purposes.

HHS Theatre Arts Parent and Student Meeting... Let's Try Again!

Mother Nature has not been kind to this meeting!  My first two attempts at holding this meeting were buried by snow!  They say third time is a charm so here goes. 

All parents and students involved or interested in the Hull High School Theater Arts program are invited to a meeting with Mr. Devine on Tuesday, March 24 at 6:30PM in the Hull High School Exhibition Room.  This meeting is an opportunity for students and parents to share with Mr. Devine their feelings about and ideas for the future of the theater arts program.  Mr. Devine will also be sharing the process that will be followed for hiring the person who will replace Mr. Doniger when he retires at the end of this year.

We'll see you on March 24th!

Scholarships

New Scholarships


2015 Hull Youth Football Association (HYFA)

Applications for Seniors are available in Guidance.

Deadline:  Monday, April 6, 2015

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Massachusetts Association of Women in Law Enforcement Scholarship

1. Applicants must be:

a.    Must be a female

b.    Be a citizen of the United States

c.    Be a permanent resident of Massachusetts

d.    Graduating from an accredited high school this academic year

e.    Earning a minimum of a 2.4 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

f.     Eligible to receive federal student aid

g.    Accepted into a college or university full-time program (minimum of two years)

1.    with a major in Criminal Justice at an accredited post-secondary institution

h.    Submit to MAWLE a completed application, and all required documentation by

            the stated deadline.

2. The MAWLE Scholarship Application must be completed and returned to MAWLE and include the following:

a.    A copy of a birth certificate or certificate of United States citizenship

b.    High School Transcript

c.    Two letters of recommendation from a teacher and/or guidance counselor

d.    A personal essay of 400-450 words telling why the candidate wants to pursue a

i.      career in Criminal Justice, and why they should be selected for this scholarship

e.    A copy of a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the

j.      appropriate academic year school year

f.        A copy of the acceptance letter from the college or university

Deadline:  April 1, 2015

http://mawle.org/

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Help Support our Scholarship Fund

February 27, 2015

Dear Friend of Hull High School,

“In its most recent survey of college pricing, the College Board reports that a "moderate" college budget for an in-state public college for the 2014–2015 academic year averaged $23,410. A “moderate” budget at a private college averaged $46,272.”

-       http://www.collegedata.com/cs/content/content_payarticle_tmpl.jhtml?articleId=10064

Tuition at public and private colleges is increasing by almost 9%.  Unfortunately, the amount of financial aid offered to our students has not increased at this same level.  In fact, many governmental scholarship and loan programs are giving substantially less to students, due to severe budget cuts.  Our students need your help more than ever.

I know that many of us are facing difficult financial situations in our own lives, but I am asking you to consider helping a 2015 Hull High School graduate earn a college degree.  This assistance can take several forms:

·         You can establish a scholarship in the name of loved one.  You can choose the recipient yourself or ask that the Hull High School faculty choose the recipient based on the criteria you chose.  This scholarship can be in any amount and can be endowed by you for as many years as you choose.

·         You can give a one-time financial award in any amount to a Hull High School student.  As with an established scholarship, you can choose the recipient yourself or ask that the Hull High School faculty choose the recipient based on the criteria you chose. 

·         You can give any amount to the Hull High School General Scholarship Fund.  The Hull High School faculty will award several scholarships, the amount to be determined by the generosity of the Hull community. 

If you have contributed before, on behalf of Hull High School, I give you my sincere thanks.  Through your generosity, you have made a significant difference in the life of a Hull High School graduate.  If you have not given before, I ask that you consider giving this year.

If you are choosing to establish a scholarship or give a one-time financial award, please contact Mrs. Lisa Dalton at Hull High School (ldalton@town.hull.ma.us or 781-925-3000 extension 1106) before May 11, 2015.  If you would like to contribute to the general scholarship fund, you may send a check, made out to Hull High School (please put “Scholarship Fund” in the memo line), to Mrs. Lisa Dalton at Hull High School.

The generosity of the people of Hull, and the surrounding communities, continues to amaze me.  Your support has allowed so many Hull High School graduates to achieve their dreams of earning a college degree. Thank you for making a difference in their lives.

With sincere thanks,

Michael F. Devine

Principal

Term 2 Honor Roll

Hull High School Second Term Honor Roll

Grade 9, High Honors:  Shea Burke, Margaret Canavan, Kristen MacDonald, Emily Menice, Matthew Rymaszewski, Caio Tavino

Honors:  Seth Anderson, Kynan Bodley, Zachary Caulfield, Hailey Cederquist, Keila Clark, Sarah Dahill, Jessica Delaney, Faith Devitt, Hannah Diemer, Riley Dolan, Megan Dunn, Victoria Fuda, Melaney Jenkins, Jacob Lanner, William Nolan, Christian Olivieri, Shelia Pearlman, Jake Peters, Madeline Richardson, Maeve Richardson, Kelly Smyth, Nathan Sordillo, Kendall Swanson, Matthew Williamson       

Grade 10, High Honors:  Richard Barone, Luis Gonzalez, Daria Healey, Dylan Iorio, James Rosado, Erin Shea, Ethan Wagner  

Honors:  Mackenzie Belleville, Matthew Condon, Alanna Connors-Duffy, John Dahill, Sean Flynn, Stacia Foresta, Jillian Larsen, Aidan Leahy, Kiernan Leahy, Amanda Mueller, Emily O’Donnell, Erin O’Donnell, Lauren Saniuk, Kelsey Shipps, Tucker Weber

Grade 11, High Honors: Kaler Diemer, Haley McBride 

Honors:  Sophia Baglione, Lindzie Boucher, Louise Hardison, Riley Harte, Danielle Hooper, Julia Kaplan, Faith Lord, Christopher Martone, Sinead McDonagh, Kathryn Pearlman, Patrick Richardson, Steven Roden, Crystal Truglia, Shane Weber, Zoe Xypteras

Grade 12, High Honors:  Sydney Voss Kernan

Honors:  Christopher Agostino, Flavio Andrade, Richard Bender, Leigha Dennett, James Denton, Kathleen Dunn, Alexis Gardiner, Douglas Gibbons, Kelsey Hill, Erica Hurley, Dylan Johnson, Shea Jones, Aaron Lanner, Olivia Larsen, Morgan Leeber, Hannah London, Jon Mahoney, Madeline McNamara, Molly McNamara, Matthew Mullen, Adaline Nuesse, Kevin Perry, Hailey Preston, Allison Rosenbaum, Thomas Saide, Matthew Saniuk, Kaitlin Shipps, Erynne Steen, Makayla Sullivan, Hagan Surkamer, Daniel Tramontana, Emily Williamson