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This year's Homecoming is "A Black and White Affair". The Homecoming Court, as elected by the student body are: Destiny Diaz, freshman attendant; Katie Koester, sophomore attendant; Alexis Bryant, junior attendant; Sarah Deleon, Renee Riedel, and Megan Small, senior Queen candidates. The Homecoming Queen will be crowned before the football game on October 9th with last year's Queen, Kiersten Lehman in attendance. The Homecoming dance will be held in the high school cafeteria on October 10th from 8:00-11:30 p.m. Tickets will be on sale from October 5th through October 9th during lunch. Tickets are $25.00 for a couple and $15.00 for a single. Students must have a ticket to be admitted. NO TICKETS WIL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR! If a student is bringing a guest from outside of DHS they must complete the pre-registration form available in the main office. A photographer will also be available for pictures. It is highly recommended that students register for a picture time in advance. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Haviland at def_aca_rha@nwoca.org or leave a message in the school office for a call to be returned.

P A R EN T TEA C H ER C ON F ER EN C ESP A R EN T TEA C H ER C ON F ER EN C ES Defiance High School will hold parent-teacher conferences in November in an effort to keep you informed concerning your child’s academic progress. Conference nights will be held on Wednesday, November 4 from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m., and on Tuesday, November 10 from 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. All the conferences will be staged “arena style” in the cafeteria and the choir room. You may simply “drop in” anytime during the conference hours. The teachers will be arranged alphabetically around the cafeteria. Once you are there, you will be able to

HIGH SCHOOL PICTURE RE-TAKE DAY INFORMATION Thursday, October 22 is PICTURE RE-TAKE DAY. Pictures will be taken before school on the stage of the gymnasium starting at 7:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Attention All Seniors – You must have your picture taken on Picture Re-take Day in order to have your picture placed in the yearbook. Personal senior pictures are not accepted. If you were absent on Picture Day, need your portrait retaken, or just want to order an additional package, please pick up a flyer in room 101 or in the office. Your original package must be returned for a retake. If your student did not receive their packet of information, extras are located in the high school office. There are still a few yearbooks left from last year. Anyone is interested in purchasing a yearbook from the 2008-09 school year can do so by contacting Mrs. Newton. Cost for the yearbook is $55.00.

HOMECOMING 2009

"A B l a c k a n d W h i t e A f f a i r ""A B l a c k a n d W h i t e A f f a i r "

This year's Homecoming is "A Black and White Affair". The Homecoming Court, as elected by the student body are: Destiny Diaz, freshman attendant; Katie Koester, sophomore attendant; Alexis Bryant, junior attendant; Sarah Deleon, Renee Riedel, and Megan Small, senior Queen candidates. The Homecoming Queen will be crowned before the football game on October 9th with last year's Queen, Kiersten Lehman in attendance. The Homecoming dance will be held in the high school cafeteria on October 10th from 8:00-11:30 pm. Tickets will be on sale from October 5th through October 9th during lunch. Tickets are $25.00 for a couple and $15.00 for a single. Students must have a ticket to be admitted. NO TICKETS WIL BE SOLDAT THE DOOR! If a student is bringing a guest from outside of DHS they must complete the pre-registration form available in the main office. A Photographer will also be available for pictures. It is highly recommended that students register for a picture time in advance. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Haviland at def_aca_rha@nwoca.org or leave a message in the school office for a call to be returned.

see which teachers have the shortest waiting line, and go to their waiting area. We hope that using this format will make it easier for more parents to see more of their child’s teachers. It is very important that you attend these conferences. Studies show that having a parent who is involved in his or her child’s education is a key factor for student success. These conferences represent the best way we have found to let you know how your child is doing in school. Again, we look forward to seeing you at Defiance High School! Department News The Family and Consumer Science Department has had a busy start to the school year. While wishing Mrs. Wank luck in her position at the elementary, we are also welcoming Ms. Cassis to the department. Ms. Cassis will now be teaching Parenting, Fitness and Nutrition, and Life Skills. Mrs. Kamphaus will be taking over Family Living, Food Choices, and Advanced Food courses. The fall Food Choices classes are currently tackling the topics of etiquette, manners, and nutrition. They will soon be learning the essentials of baking for the holidays by learning about and preparing quick breads, yeast breads and pies. The students will be taking advantage of seasonal produce by preparing apple and pumpkin dishes using culinary techniques used in professional recipes. Family Living classes have completed personal inventories to identify positive personality traits and characteristics that enable them to be successful in life. The current topics include strengthening family life and gaining appreciation for the members of their families. The fall Parenting classes are on their way to successfully learning the human reproduction systems of the male and female. They are soon going to be learning what happens in the nine months of pregnancy. Students will soon be able to know what it actually feels like to be pregnant by wearing the empathy belly and walking up and down the hallway. The students are looking forward to taking the Real Care Babies home as well as what it really takes to take care of infants and toddlers. Life skill classes have been cooking up a storm in the kitchen. They have showed off their culinary skills once and will continue for the rest of the quarter. They have been learning about kitchen equipment, decision-making, as well as kitchen math. Students are looking forward to learning about the new Food Guide Pyramid and food storage as well as different cooking techniques. Fitness and Nutrition have been kicking it up in high gear these past few weeks. The students have been going to the YMCA once a week doing different exercises to get fit and learn that exercise can be fun. They are currently learning about their metabolism as well as their diets. Science Department/Mrs. Lamb As you read this, more than 100,000 Americans are waiting for an organ transplant. Many of them will die waiting. Nationally, 18 men, women and children will die each day waiting for an organ. The organ shortage grows at a staggering rate as approximately every 10 minutes another person is added to the National Transplant Waiting List. On any given day in Ohio, nearly 2,900 people are waiting for an organ transplant, with over 2,200 people waiting for a kidney transplant due to end stage kidney disease. In Ohio, 210 people died waiting for an organ transplant in 2007. More than 1,000,000 people benefit from tissue transplants each year. Annually over 1,600 Ohioans have their sight restored through cornea transplants. And yet, fewer than half of Ohioans have registered to become organ and tissue donors. This means that one Ohioan dies every other day waiting for a life-saving transplant. The Anatomy & Physiology classes had a guest speaker on October 2nd from Life Connection of Ohio out of Maumee come help educate them on making an informed decision when presented with the issue of organ and tissue donation. Life Connection of Ohio is the local organ procurement organization designated by the federal government to coordinate organ donation for transplantation or research in northwest and west central Ohio. Please take the time to have a family discussion about organ and tissue donation. Approximately every 16 minutes someone is added to the list. A single donor has the potential to save up to eight lives through organ donation and may help improve the quality of life for more than 50 individuals! ****************************************************************************

GU IDA N C E N EW SGU IDA N C E N EW S FR E S H M A NFR E S H M A N Jostens will be at DHS on Oct 21 to make a presentation on class rings. Orders will be taken on October 29th during a student's lunch period. A deposit will need to be made at that time. Career Exploration by KUDER – Mr. Manz plans to deliver a two-day presentation to 1st semester health classes this on October 8th and 9th. We plan to use the KUDER on-line system to match personal skills/interests with available career choices. On the web:

<http://www.kuder.com/educators/k-12-educators.html> Stay Focused – The freshman year is critical to long-term success in high school. Please stay on top of things and seek help early, when solutions are easier to come by. Let us know how we can support you, class of 2013! S O P H O M O R ES O P H O M O R E Counselor Connections - Mr. Manz has been holding individual conferences with many sophomores. My goal is to meet all 206 soon. At this point, I'm checking on how the school year has been going, getting to know students better, and offering my school counselor services throughout the year. Feel free to communicate in person, by phone, or through e-mail <smanz@defcity.org>. PLAN Testing – The PLAN test will take place on Friday, November 20th. It's a great way to prepare for the ACT, determine college readiness, and/or discover career options. Taking it would benefit ALL sophomores. Students register by paying $10 to Mrs. Gwen Brown in the main office. Make checks payable to "Defiance High School." Registration is first-come, first-served. On the web: www.planstudent.org. HOBY – Each year, Defiance High School selects one or two outstanding sophomore(s) to represent the class at a multiple-day leadership seminar held in May. Students apply by composing a 150-word essay – due Monday, November 2. All sophomores may seek this once-in-a-lifetime, resume-building honor. Contact Mr. Manz for more details. On the web: www.hoby.org. Academics – First quarter mid-term grades were available on September 30th.. While some students are doing well, many have room to improve. Encourage daily responsibility to maintain grades, especially in core classes. Remember, you may monitor grades by going to <www.defiancecityschools.org>. Click on the "Check Grades" icon. Username is your student's new school ID number. Password is his/her birth date in "MM/DD/YY" format (include slashes). We look for 10.5 credits by the end of the school year to advance to junior status.

J U N IO RJ U N IO R Guidance presentations were given in English 11 classes on September 16th and 17th. Information presented included preparing for college, ASVAB testing, taking the ACT/SAT, ACT practice testing, junior year time line, web addresses and additional resources. Juniors should take the ACT at least twice beginning in February. If the student plans to attend college in a state other than Ohio, the SAT may need to be taken also. Check online or in Guidance to determine if a college prefers the SAT. Dates of testing and registration deadlines are posted at actstudent.org or collegeboard.com. Paper/pencil registration forms and practice tests are always available in Guidance. An ACT Review and Preparation will be held at Archbold H. S. on Saturday, October 17th, from 8:00 am to Noon. The fee is $7.00. Students may pick up the registration form and pay in Guidance. Registration must be completed by October 9th. This review would be helpful for students taking the ACT in October or December. (This same ACT Review will be offered the Saturday before the April ACT.) A FREE ACT PRACTICE TEST will be given at DHS on January 9th, 8:00am. Sylvan Learning Center administers the test, scores and returns the results within two weeks. Students may use the results to better prepare for the February, April or June ACT. Students must pre-register for this practice test. All juniors will take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) test on November 10th. This test is given to provide juniors with information on individual aptitudes, interests and careers. This IS NOT used as a recruiting tool for the military. Lists of websites were given to each junior to assist in the college planning process. Some of the websites are (all preceded by www: march2success.com, wiredscholar.com, bls.gov/oco/home.htm, anycollege.com. Please contact Mrs. Gable with questions related to the above information or a junior student.

S EN IORS EN IOR Seniors should be watching deadlines for college and scholarship applications. Be sure to have a transcript release form on file in guidance with Mrs. McCann so a transcript can be sent out with applications. If a student applies on line, notify Mrs. McCann. Check credits to make sure the correct credits are obtained for graduation. Note that all students must pass all 5 areas of the OGT to receive a diploma.

Jostens will be at DHS on October 21st to inform Seniors about cap and gown orders and announcements. Orders will be taken before school on October 29, 2009. Students will be expected to make a deposit at the time of ordering. Please note that all high school fees and fines must be paid prior to graduation in order for a student to receive a diploma. Contact Gwen Brown in the main office to make payments. Voice of Democracy Contest All students are eligible to enter this contest. The student must prepare a 3 – 5 minute essay on “Does America Still Have Heroes?” The essay must be recorded on a standard cassette tape or CD. Deadline is November 1st and must be turned into Guidance. Local winners will receive scholarships: 1st place - $1,500, 2nd place - $1,000, 3rd place - $750. Additional scholarships may also be earned at the District, State and National levels. Academic Boosters The Academic Boosters will be having their first meeting of the year on Oct. 6th at 7:00PM in the DHS library. All are welcome! The November meeting returns to the regular first Monday of the month (Nov. 2nd) at 7:00pm in the DHS library. Please come and make a difference in your student’s education. Athletic News We are not only finishing the fall season, but the winter season is just around the corner...brrrrrr! Time to start thinking about getting some reserved/season tickets for boys' basketball. Also offered is a ten-punch pass for admission to any sport home event for one low cost. If you are interested in either of these offers, please call the Athletic Office at 419-784-0102. Please note on your calendar two special events - one taking place on November 16th at 6:00 P.M. in the DHS gym. Come out, meet the winter teams, watch them scrimmage and have a hot dog with us! Then, on November 20th at 6:30 the girls and boys' basketball teams will play Holgate in the Foundation Game. All proceeds from this game will go to a charity of each school's choice. Don't miss this one either. It is a one-time chance to watch our girls and boys play on the same floor, same night and be a contributor to good causes at the same time! Come visit and share these special events with us! GO DOGS!!

MA TH TU T O R I N GMA TH TU T O R I N G Offered Mondays and Wednesdays after school in Room 103 (Mr. Wahl) Offered Tuesdays and Thursdays before school in Room 105 (Mr. Weaver)

UP D A T I N G R EC O R D SUP D A T I N G R EC O R D S Please contact the office to update your student’s records. If you have moved or changed your telephone number notify one of the secretaries in the main office (419-784-2777). We need your help so we are able to keep you up-to-date on the information.

DHS Hosts Blood Drives with the American Red Cross Why should I give blood? Because you can make a difference !

What should I do to Prepare? Get at least 8 hours of sleep the night before your donation Eat a healthy breakfast or lunch or both. Make healthy food choices Drink a few extra glasses of water or fluids in the days before you donate. Start the day with a bottle of water or orange juice. Photo I.D. is required and parental consent form for 16-year-old students. For more information call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or givelife.org Public is welcomed! Dates: November 18 January 20 May 5th

A Fri en d ly Remin de r : PLEASE…. .

*Call in absences by 8:00 A. M. 419-784-2777. *Make homework requests before 10:00 A.M. *Please update phone numbers and addresses in the office if necessary. *Fees are DUE; please pay in the office.

Come explore exciting opportunities

in Engineering and Technology

at Defiance Senior High School’s F o r t h An nua lF o r t h An nua l

Engineering Evening!

f e a t u r i n gf e a t u r i n g

• Defiance High School will sponsor an engineering evening in the cafeteria. The program will include quest speaker Dr. Scott C. Molitor Ph.D associate professor and undergraduate program director in the department of Bioengineering at the University of Toledo.

• A question and answer forum will follow with engineers from many fields along with

numerous college representatives from both two-year and four-year engineering programs.

• Not sure what career path to choose? Get an idea of what it takes to be part of the

world of engineering and attend this event.

• All are welcome Intended Audience: High School and Junior High Students, Parents, Relatives, Teachers, Professionals, and the General Public (i.e. Anyone Interested!) Where: Defiance Senior High School Cafeteria

1755 Palmer Drive Defiance, Ohio 43512

When: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 7:00 – 9:00P.M.

Contact: Mr. Tom Mutchler, CAD Instructor - Mr. Sam Manz, Counselor

(419) 784 – 2777 def_aca_tm@nwoca.org (Tom) def_hs_sm@nwoca.org (Sam)

IM P OR TA N T DA TESIM P OR TA N T DA TES

October

5 Homecoming Parade 6:30PM 6 Vision Screening for Freshmen 8:30AM Cafeteria

Academic Boosters Meeting in DHS Library @ 7:00PM 8 DECA District II Competition @ UT Toledo 10 Homecoming Dance - Gym 8:00 – 11:30PM

14 PSAT @ 8:00 – 11:30AM Library 17 Quiz team @ Lima Shawnee 21 NHS Tapping periods 2-3/Library Jostens – 8:00 Seniors 9:00 Freshmen 22 Picture Re-take Day 7:15 – 11:00AM 26 NHS Induction 6:00PM/ cafeteria 26 Fall OGT all week No School/Teacher In-service

29 Fall Choral Concert Jostens - Senior orders before school Freshmen ring order @ lunch November 2-6 Fall OGT’s 2 Academic Boosters Meeting in DHS Library @ 7:00PM

3 DECA Fall Leadership Conference/Columbus 4 Parent Teacher Conference in the DHS Cafeteria 3:00 – 6:00PM 7 Quiz Team Hubbard Invitational @ DHS 8:30-2:30 10 Parent Teacher Conference in the DHS Cafeteria 5:00 – 8:30PM ASVAB all juniors 8:00 – 11:30 cafeteria & study hall 13 Honor Band/Clinic 17 Engineering Evening @ DHS cafeteria 7:00 – 9:00PM 18 Blood Drive 8:00 – 2:00PM 20 PLAN Testing (AM) sophomores 25, 26 27 NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving break Defiance Sr. High School NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION 1755 Palmer Drive U.S. POSTAGE PAID Defiance, OH 43512 PERMIT NO. 352 DEFIANCE, OH 43512 Return Service Requested