The JagRoar: April 2015 Edition

By Hannah CollinsJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H. - Students see him strutting around the school every single day. Known for his loud booming voice and handing out not only detentions but also friendly advice is WHS Vice Principal Mr. Bob Dawson. After six years and numerous principals, WHS is about to receive a new leader. Mr. Dawson was recently confirmed by the school board and has been selected to be

our new principal. Mr. Dawson has worked at many schools over

the years, including Merrimack Valley, Rundlett Middle School in Concord, and Timberlane Regional High School for 18 years. After having jobs as a teacher, the head of teachers, substi-tute, and vice principal he decided to come to the brand new high school in Windham, N.H. in August of 2011.

This Edition:

Staff weigh in on new principal: WHS hopeful with change in leadership, Page 6

Smarter Balanced? See what students think about the new standard of testing, Page 6

Music for All: WHS Band per-forms on national stage, Page 7

WHS receives threat: Less than half of student body attends on 3/24, Page 10

JagSAT launches 4th satellite: Club hoped to send payload to Europe, Page 11

Photo by Adam SteelMr. Dawson shakes hands with Superintendent Feneberg at an assembly on Wednesday, April 15. He spoke about the importance of dreams as well as his goals for the coming years.

Mr. Dawson named new leader of Windham High School

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Our New Principal

ROARThe Jag April 27, 2015

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‘Here’s to the Crazy Ones’One day, I want to face my fears. I want to be the kind of person who goes out into the world and is able to hold her head high while speaking with ambassadors and dignitaries. I want to be the embodiment of one of my favorite quotations: “Well-behaved women seldom make history” (Laurel T. Ulrich). I want to be able to stand up for what I believe in without fear of what other people will think. I want to change the world.

For now, I am in high school. I walk through the hallways and hear gossip. I try to find quiet corners in which I can do my work.

When it snows I try to close my eyes and imagine warmth. I try to imagine I am in a desert in Saudi Arabia. I dream about standing on a stage and making a speech that will change someone’s life. I dream about forgetting my place for a little while and making a positive impact.

For now, I am in high school. I read the news and think about what I can do to help the refugees I read about. I wonder who the next president will be. When I turn 18, I tell my friends I now can do all of the crazy adult things I always wanted to do. Like vote.

I guess you could call me a dreamer. My bookshelf at home is filled with narratives and histories on different corners of the world. The back of my bedroom door is covered in pages I tore

off my “1,000 places to see before you die” calendar. I ran out of space and had to start a second layer. I have a list of more than 40

countries I want to see one day. I hope to add more, and check off all of them one day. Bosnia-Herzegovina, Australia, Brazil, Bolivia, France, Switzerland…

In the fall I will be heading to the George Washington University in Washington, DC. I do not know if all of my dreams will come true, but I would like to believe I am on the path to achieving one.

Eve Ensler once wrote: “Here’s to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes...they push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think they they can change the world, are the ones who do.”

So, for now, you may be in high school. But never forget to dream about tomorrow and set yourself up for the future you wish to pursue. Don’t try to fit yourself into a stereotype because it’s easy, because it’s popular. Be yourself, take the road less travelled... All those clichés they told you, they are clichés because maybe, just maybe, there is some truth in them. Don’t let high school get you down. Dream crazy dreams. One day, they may just come true.

EDITORIAL

Jillian DiPersio

Dawn of the Dawson EraIt is time to enter a new era: the Dawson era.

We at the JagRoar are so excited that Assistant Principal Bob Dawson has been chosen as Windham High School’s next principal. By all accounts, he has been a passionate leader since Day 1 at WHS, and we are confi-dent that this next era of leader-ship will be filled with positive energy, high expectations, and a great deal of Dawson humor.

Mr. Dawson, speaking to the JagRoar after the big announcement, said Windham is the “highest challenge” that he could accept, and he’s ready to face it head on. “The greatest job would be here,” he said. “I really love this place and the commu-nity.”

The biggest question we have is whether this change will be a long-lasting one, especially because the last few principals have been here for such short stints of time. Many students and staff members have voiced con-cern about inconsistency. Will Mr. Dawson break the cycle?

He says he will: “I want to be able to stay here for a long time and to reach that personal goal

with the ability of this school, with these students, and these amazing teachers,” he told the JagRoar.

We believe him, and we can’t wait to see what is in store for WHS under his leadership. Congratulations, Mr. Dawson – and welcome to the dawn of the Dawson era!

Ms. Lanzer

JagRoar Staff

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PERSPECTIVEBy Cassandra SalafiaJagRoar Staff

At one point or another, almost every student at Windham High School has experienced the dreaded pop quiz. If you have not had one yet, trust me, you will.

Over the years, I have reflected on pop quizzes. I have wondered, are they useful? Are they representative of my knowledge? My conclusion is that pop quizzes are pointless.

There are different reasons why teachers give pop quizzes. One reason is to make sure that the students do their reading

assignments. However, just because I do not do well on my pop quiz, it does not mean that I did not spend the 1-2 hours reading from a book or that I did not take notes on it. It just means that I was given so much work in short period of time that I do not remember every minutia from the story.

Another reason teachers give pop quizzes is to make sure that students understand the material. Honestly, it does not make a difference in my understanding to randomly assess me on the concepts. Give me some notice, so I can study and do well on that quiz. I am learning more if I have time to prepare, and this is the point or the quiz, right?

The next type of pop quiz is a homework quiz. This quiz occurs when

a teacher chooses a specific homework problem (usually for a math or science class) and grades that one problem on its

correctness. Um, I thought the point

of homework is for me to attempt the new concepts, ask questions on it in class,

and learn the material. How am I supposed to do well on the homework quiz if the concept is difficult and new?

As a senior at Windham High School, these are the pop quizzes I have come across.

I honestly believe that pop quizzes cause unnecessary stress among students and do not accurately assess their knowledge. I understand the point of regular quizzes, but pop quizzes are just pointless in comparison.

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Pop Quizzes Are Not Helping StudentsThey are every student’s greatest nightmare

Hello, my name is Macy Delaney, and I am a sophomore here at Windham High School. I am here to talk about cholangiocarcinoma, a very rare form of bile duct (liver) cancer that recently took the beautiful life of my Nona, to whom I was extremely close. She fought as hard as she possibly could for an amazing two years, and ultimately lost her battle on February 8, 2015. February was cholangiocarcinoma awareness month, and even though February was over two months ago, I wanted to make this terrible disease known so we can work towards a cure. A vast majority of people have never heard of cholangiocarcinoma, and this proves how uncommon this cancer is and how it desperately needs awareness if we ever want to find a cure. I have set up a “Go Fund Me” account to raise money and awareness. There are less than 20,000 cases in the United States per year. As I have said, it is extremely rare and nearly incurable. I truly hope you consider donating. Even if you can’t, telling others about my cause helps as well. Thank you!

Donate to Macy’s Cause at:http://www.gofundme.com/cholangiocarcinoma

Photo courtesy of gofundme.com Macy Delaney and her family pose for a photo, posted on the cholangiocarcinoma Go Fund Me page.

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Paws Up, Paws Down

Paws Up to Tessa Gustafson for winning the WHS Engineering Bridge Design Contest - her bridge held over 80 pounds, which was more than 1800 times its own weight. Way to go, Tessa!~ Ms. Nickerson and the Science and Engineering Teachers

Paws Up to the teachers and their motivation to generate a positive learning environment.~ Julie Sanders

Paws Up to the Boys Varsity Hockey Team for a Great and Exciting Season. Especially the playoff game vs Spaulding. Congrats and Good Work! ~Mr. Blair

Paws Up to spring, the end of third quarter, a fresh start, the theatre program. ~ Sam Cohen

Paws Up to Mr. Dawson’s nomination for Principal. Congratulations!Tulips are trying to push up where the snow has finally melted!~Nancy Gaudet

Paws Down to New England’s 5th season...mud season :(~ Ms. Johnson

Paws Down to Directioners that use the hashtag #cutforzayn.~Gianna Bellavia

Paws Down to having to sell cards to fundraise for spring sports, there should be a different way. ~Joe Shields

Paws Down to the fact there’s still snow in April.~Jeff Doucette

Paws Down the end of high school :/~Cole Rutledge

Paws Down to the students that don’t throw their mess away at lunch. Let’s take pride in our school and keep it clean. If you see trash, please throw it away. ~Mr. Blair

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Right after Mr. Kaplan’s resignation, students and faculty began talking about who would be the new principal and if Mr. Dawson would even want the job since he was so great at being Vice Principal. However, he did apply for the job.

When asked why he wanted the job, he replied, “I look at it as a personal goal to reach and take on the highest challenge. The greatest job would be here. I really love this place and the community. I want to be able to stay here for a long time and to reach that personal goal with the ability of this school, with these students, and these amazing teachers. I am happy to get it.”

After a long application process, he received the job on Tuesday, April 14.

Now everyone is asking one question: Will the atmosphere at Windham High

School still be the same with Dawson less involved in everyday student life? Several students expressed a huge concern about this.

Junior Olivia Pillidge said, “He does his job well and he knows how to com-municate with the students and be the perfect tough but not too tough guy.” She expressed concerns about whether the new vice principal would have the same balance.

Dawson acknowledged these concerns, but said that his number one priority is to keep his contact point with kids. He explained, “Those people who were here when Mr. Murphy was here understand that you can do both, and I learned that from him.”

Since the school was opened it has seen many different principals and a lot of in-consistency when it comes to leadership.

When asked about whether he will stay

or leave like all of the other principals, senior Nichole Sinclair replied, “I think Dawson will stay because he’s already really invested in the school and he has a lot of school pride.” She added, “He loves the school way too much to give up on it or leave.”

It seems that Dawson feels exactly the same way, saying that even if his old high school called him back he would not go. He said, “I absolutely fell in love with the place and really can’t imagine being anywhere else to be honest with you. This is such a special and unique opportunity and being given the opportunity to do it is amazing.”

Says he’s eager to take on ’special and unique opportunity’

Our New Principal: Mr. Bob Dawson

Photo by Adam SteelMr. Dawson addresses the student body at an assembly on Wednesday, April 15.

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THE JAGROAR APRIL 27, 2015 • PAGE 6NEWS

By Amanda Daly and Ashley DomogalaJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H. – Smarter Balanced (SBAC) testing will soon be replacing NECAP, according to WHS teachers and faculty. Juniors recently spent two mornings attempting to practice for the new type of testing, but technical issues made it difficult to actually practice for the more interactive and intuitive test.

Current juniors are the first class to be taking the SBACs, the “guinea pigs” if you will. Students have some rather negative feelings toward this type of testing, compared to the NECAPs, which the students had taken throughout Center and Middle school.

Students are particularly worried about missing classes, as the testing will take about two weeks, from May 18 through May 29. The tests come in the weeks after AP testing.

Frustrated junior Hope Curtis says, “These types of test do not show how smart a student really is. Being used to taking NECAP tests we know what to expect and are not as stressed as we will be when taking the new Smarter Balance.”

Mr. Bob Dawson, WHS Principal-Elect, responded to similar concerns. “We really have no choice, this new type of testing is required by the state,” he said. However, he added, “there are some benefits to the smarter balance test: We get results faster and we have ways of preparing students for the test.”

“State testing does not do anything for our education,” says junior Grace Donabedian. “Yes we are used to testing, but not this new brand, we should have stuck to what we know.”

Junior Natalie Boyd states that in her math class they have practiced smarter balance problems. “This test seems much harder than we are used to. I think we should have stuck to what we are used to which is NECAP.”

Smarter Balanced is meant to measure the levels of achievement of students by using the Common Core standard.

Smarter Balanced: What Do Students Think?Students do not look forward to the new typeof junior testing

Photo courtesy of smarterbalanced.orgLogo of new SBAC testing, which will be taken by Juniors this spring.

By Patrick Higgins, Kaley Missert, and Mike ConnorsJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H. – The week of March 23, threatening language written on the wall of a WHS bathroom stall perplexed the student body. Amongst the writing was the date March 24: when the action would allegedly take place.

“After viewing the writings on the bathroom wall, additional officers from the Windham PD were called in to assist with the investigation and aid in crafting the school’s response,” stated Assistant Principal Bob Dawson.

Despite the repetition that the threat was “innocuous,” as described by an ALERTNOW sent out to parents, students at Windham High still felt concerned.

“You have to take it seriously because the guy wrote a date,” WHS Senior Patrick Coupe commented. “It is not something you can ignore,” he added.

After an investigation by school authorities, the school called in the Windham Police Department for help. “There is a lot of trust between the two agencies,” said Mr. Dawson, regarding the relationship between the schools and the town police.

The Windham Police Department is currently searching for suspects and trying to crack down on any clues that may lead to finding the culprit. They feel that it is important to find out who did it so that they can know what the motive was.

The town has offered a $1,000 reward for any information given that leads to an answer. The School District publicized the incident as a non-credible threat, but will continue to make sure the schools are safe.

On March 24, WHS Assistant Principal Bob Dawson noted that “[there was] a higher level of police presence here.”

Dawson explained that the school allows the Police Department to determine credibility, but that they still take every threat seriously. “You react in a way that secures the building as best you can, given the fact that it’s a gigantic building with people going in and out of it every day.”

Although nothing out of the ordinary occurred on March 24 other than the increased police presence and lack of student population, officials are still intent on getting to the bottom of who initiated this threat and are questioning suspects. The number of suspects and individuals who are being questioned is undisclosed.

As the week’s events slowly started to die down, many students were worried about whether or not the student body will have to make up the day that over half the student body missed at the end of the school year. Rest assured, Dawson stated that because Tuesday was an excused absence and the students and their parents made the choice, students will not have to make up the day.

WHS Finds Threat on Bathroom WallsLess than half the student body attends school


3 Days in Indianapolis, 32 Hours on a Bus, 6 Months of Prep, and a Lifetime of Memories

By Jillian DiPersioJagRoar Staff

INDIANAPOLIS - Looking back at my high school career, my best memories at Windham High are those I share with the members of the WHS Concert Band. In the past four years I have traveled with my fellow musicians to New York twice, Chicago, and now Indianapolis. Though I consider the other three trips incredible and invaluable experiences, I believe the Music for All National Festival will forever remain with me as a profound and enlightening musical expedition.

Like all great journeys, arriving at the Music for All National Festival was no easy feat. A year ago our director, Grammy Award Winner Jared Cassedy, submitted a recording and application to be reviewed by a panel of renowned adjudicators. The WHS Concert Band was one of seventeen concert bands to be selected to participate in the festival from around the nation. Our acceptance made us the first band from New Hampshire to ever be selected to participate in this prestigious festival.

Of course, being accepted was not the end of this exploit. For the past six months we have been hard at work, preparing the three pieces we performed at the festival: Jan Van der Roost’s “Puszta,” Frank Ticheli’s “American Elegy” and Dmitri Shostakovich’s “Festive Overture.” In my nine years as a clarinetist I had never before been faced with such a challenging set but I can confidently say that all 80 of us who attended the festival were up for the challenge.

On Wednesday, March 11 at 12:01 a.m. we boarded the buses after our final rehearsal in the WHS band room before our performance in Indianapolis. We drove all night, sixteen straight hours to Indianapolis. Needless to say, it was quite the bonding experience.

What makes the Music For All National Festival unique is its firm foundation in music education. At the opening

convocation on the morning of Thursday, March 12, Music for All President and CEO Eric L. Martin cited the Music for All mission statement “to create, provide and expand positively life-changing experiences through music for all.”

During the rest of the week my fellow musicians and I from small-town New Hampshire were exposed to just how large the world of music is. We met students from Alabama, Texas, North Carolina, and even Hawaii and were awed by each and every one of their performances. My personal favorite part of the trip were our audience blocks in which we were able to watch the other bands in concert in the performance halls at Butler University—it was as good as hearing professional groups.

After each ensemble performed the adjudicators—world-renowned musicians---would get on stage and work with them in a fifteen-minute clinic. All of the skills the clinicians discussed were transferable, able to be applied to any piece of music. Senior bass clarinet, Madelyn Joanis, called these performances and clinics “Eye-opening. Listening to them was nice because everyone sounded so good, but hearing the feedback was extraordinarily

beneficial because hearing the things that they said to other groups and said to us were things that Mr. Cassedy said every day.”

On Friday, March 13, we had a 5:30 a.m. wake up call before our first audience block and then the warm up before our own performance. There is something both exhilarating and terrifying about getting up on stage in front of fellow musicians—there is a common respect that you share with your audience for the art form and courage it takes to perform, but also the fear that they will know when you make a mistake. After the first note of the performance, though, I realized that the former absolutely overrides the latter. Everyone in that room, both on stage and in the audience, was there for the love of music. And it is hard to argue with the results of such an atmosphere: I believe that our performance in Indianapolis was one of our most profound in my four years at WHS. Mr. Cassedy summed it up best in his email to us all at the end of the trip: “Just when I think we’re at the pinnacle of our success, you again, out-do yourselves.”

Band student reflects on her trip to the Music for All festival

Photo by Jillian DiPersioA few of the girls give Mr. Cassedy a celebratory hug on the final afternoon of the trip.

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Indianapolis, cont.When the adjudicators came on

stage for our clinic, led by Travis Cross, they gave us both wonderful compliments and critiques that will help us move forward as a cohesive unit. Anastasia Dulskiy said that the clinic “was probably my favorite part” of the festival because of the advice he gave. “During my one-on-one discussion with Travis Cross, he said it was just so obvious that our ensemble is firmly rooted in the collaboration and commitment to not only the music, but to each other,” explained Mr. Cassedy. He continued, “There is no question that we care for each other and perform as a cohesive unit - it’s a team work mentality.”

The next morning we all attended master classes. We broke off by instrument group and spent our morning learning from the masters—quite literally. I was blown away by the clarinetist who taught my class, Shawn Goodman. Junior Kaley Missert, French Horn, later told me that “The master class was probably the highlight of my week.” Senior Madeline Riese, flute, said her teacher, Mimi Stillman “helped a lot of people that were doing solo pieces and it was helpful to hear the things she said to them.”

That night we attended the Gala Awards Banquet. The Grand Ballroom was completely filled with tables and by the time the evening truly began there were about 2,100 young musicians filling the seats. After a musical invocation by flutist and Yamaha Performing Artist Mimi Stillman, Eric L. Martin took to the stage again to conclude the week before presenting each group with its plaque. Afterwards all of the students filed onto the buses to head to Butler University one more time to hear the Honor Band of America, an auditioned group of students from all over the United States. Despite the exhaustion from the long week it was impossible not to appreciate the music those students created.

At the end of the night the WHS students once more embarked on our 16-hour long journey back to New Hampshire. “This week has been a journey that I’m sure will stay with you for the rest of your lives,” said Mr. Cassedy. “Regardless if you take away from this experience the performance,

the journey it has taken to get here, the relationships you’ve developed with each other, or a change of perspective of the impact of what it is we do each day in that band room - I hope you know how special you are to our community and especially to me. Thank you for affording me the gift to do something in my life that gives me so much joy. You are the passion and energy I have for what it is we do!”

Adam Steel, Director of Business, Finance, and Operations for the Windham School District and chaperone on the trip, likewise reflected on the far-reaching impact of our experience. “Right before you performed, while you were warming up in the small theatre next to where you performed, it dawned on me that the real value in each of these experiences is the journey you took to get to the final destination,” Mr. Steel reflected in an email to the entire traveling group. He concluded, “The performance itself was only 30 minutes long, but the life lessons learned during the months of preparation (and the long bus ride) are what made it worthwhile.”

Mr. Steel was right. Those months of preparation and hours of endless practice shaped our experience and, in the end, we became an even stronger and closer-knit family than we were before. Music is not just an art form—it is a medium of expression and a tool for shaping and enlightening the lives of individuals.

Photo by Jillian DiPersioAfter their performance, the guys pose for a photo in their classy concert tuxes.

One World, Many StoriesSubmitted by Holly Londo

One World, Many Stories is an organization at Windham High School organized by students in Mrs. Shoubash’s Interpersonal Skills Class. Our focus is to provide books to people that do not have direct access to them. These books will be going to patients

at Boston Children’s Hospital and to prisoners who wish to enrich their lives through literature. They are asking people to donate: - New/ gently used picture books- New or gently used chapter booksOne Book= 1/2 hour of community

service. The maximum amount is five hours.If you are donating and wish to receive

hours, place books in a bag and label with your name and number of books donated.Drop off locations:- Nesmith Library - Windham Golden Brook- WIndham Center School - Windham Middle School - Windham High School Please email students Erin Pacheco or

Emily Saffie with any questions!

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A Mission Accomplished…and Another Begun

By Jillian DiPersioJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H. - “I’m in love with the Dominican,” said Justine Levesque, senior at Windham High School and parishioner at St. Matthew’s Parish in Windham, NH. Over February break Justine and other youth from New Hampshire traveled down to the Dominican Republic for a mission trip and, in the process, experienced the simplicity, hospitality, and resourcefulness that comes from traveling to this beautiful country.

The mission trip was split into two parts over two weeks. The first group was comprised of students from Central Catholic High School, the team arriving in Santo Domingo and traveling seven hours to the remote village of Rancho Valdez on Friday, February 13. The second group arrived on Friday, February 20 and traveled to La Aventura.

Sandy Gibbons, High School Coordinator at St. Matthew’s, explained that the team of builders, comprised of both Americans and Dominicans completed the aqueduct during the first week. Once the first aqueduct was completed, people in surrounding areas began requesting aqueducts as well. “Father Brian ... decided he was going to build a second one in the second week,” she explained. “It was nothing short of a miracle,” Gibbons said, since Father Brian had to purchase all of the

materials necessary in Santo Domingo (a long eight hours away from the village), obtain mules, draft enough manpower to clear a path with machetes, and build the aqueduct on the side of a mountain.

The second week a group of volunteers from Exeter and Windham arrived. Mary Jude Donabedian, Middle School Coordinator for St. Matthew’s, was also present on the trip and explained that the second group spent much of the week at a boarding school in the mountains called La Aventura. One of the projects the group took on was the construction of an earthen oven. They used firebricks they brought from the U.S. as the base and made clay bricks from the earth to sculpt the oven. “They want the school to be able to bake bread and they were all excited that they would be able to make pizza,” Donabedian said.

Much of the work done in the second week involved person-to-person contact, including basic eye and medical examinations. Youth from New Hampshire were working alongside youth from a coastal town of the Dominican Republic, both of the groups experiencing a foreign rural lifestyle in the mountains.

Grace Donabedian, WHS junior, said, “You would think [the social interaction] would be kind of weird because we’re speaking different languages, but it was so natural.”

Justine Levesque, senior, explained, “We became really good friends with all of them and we still keep in touch with all of them.”

The group spent much of their time at the school, teaching the students music and English, while also traveling to nearby villages and continuing the eye and medical exams. Donabedian and Levesque both said the hike to the villages was the hardest part but “The easier part is interacting with others; It’s just fulfilling so it doesn’t seem like a challenge,” said Levesque.

All four women spoke with awe when discussing the hospitality of the people in the Dominican. Levesque told the story of the “time we were in one village doing an eye clinic and there were these two

older women who came running up to the window to tell us their daughter had twins and they wanted us to come see the twins…. They were so welcoming.”

Everyone there, American and Dominican alike, were eager to make his or her contributions to the mission. Mary Jude Donabedian spoke of a time she went to pay a mule driver for loaning his mule but he refused to accept the money. She asked Father Brian if he had paid ahead of time and he responded, “‘that’s their way of contributing. They really appreciate that we’re here bringing water to their village.’

On the final evening at La Aventura the students at the school taught the American students a traditional Dominican dance: the Buchata. “They had some of our guys dance with their girls and vice versa it was really cute and some of the guys from our group that I didn’t think would dance did,” said Mary Jude Donabedian.

The travelers at the parish are already looking forward to their next trip to the Dominican Republic, planned for the last week of July and first week of August. Two villages have already requested aqueducts and plans are already in the works.

Gibbons said that the hospitality, simplicity, and resourcefulness the group experienced “sure makes you appreciate everything,” from a comfortable mattress to clean water when you turn on the faucet. As for Grace and Justine, they say they would return to the Dominican Republic in a heartbeat.

“I’m thinking of going possibly for a semester studying abroad down there just to embrace the culture even more,” said Levesque.

Students reflect on trip to the Dominican

Photo courtesy of Sandy GibbonsGrace Donabedian and Justine Levesque pose for a photo while in a village in the Dominican.

Photo courtesy of Sandy GibbonsWHS senior, Alexander Hums, holds a child at the Sisters of Charity Home in the Dominican Republic.


The following AlertNOW letter was sent to the Windham High School community:

Greetings from Windham High School.

Yesterday, we received the official notification from the New England

Association of Schools & Colleges (NEAS&C), informing us that Windham High School has been unanimously granted initial accreditation. The accreditation is an important endorsement of the overall educational program offered to the students at Windham High School, and is effective for a ten-year period.

A formal presentation of the report will be made at the May 5, 2015 meeting of the Windham School Board. We would like to extend my sincere thanks to the entire Windham High School faculty and staff, who worked hard for two years to prepare for the visitation of the NEAS&C

team last November. Extra thanks go to Director of Guidance Julie Lichtmann and Math Teacher Mary Anderson, who chaired the NEAS&C Steering Committee that directed this huge effort. In addition, congratulations to the entire Windham community for creating the vision that became the reality that is Windham High School.

Winfried Feneberg, SuperintendentKori Alice Becht, Interim Principal /

Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Bob Dawson, Principal-Elect

By Anne LinJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H. - Spring is coming and there are only two more months left until the end of the school year. Students at Windham High School had to select classes for April 13.

While there are some classes the students look forward to, there are other classes the students do not.

In general, many students seem to fear Science and English classes for their infamous difficulty levels---- “American Studies” for freshman Sadie Mullen, “Modern World Lit” for current sophomores Jake Miller, and “Physics” agreed juniors Natalie Boyd, Elizabeth O’Neill, Brain Mader and Christian Musto.

On the other hand, students are excited for their electives, especially the food

related classes offered at the school such as World Cuisine and Foods and Nutrition. Natalie Boyd says she is eager to take World Cuisine because she wants to “taste different kinds of food.”

However, few students seem to know about the many new classes that will be offered at Windham High School, such as The Bible as Literature, Honors Studies in Genocide, Far Eastern Studies, and Literature of the Land and Sea.

One of the new classes, Literature of the Land and Sea, will be taught by one of WHS’s faculty members, Mr. Cutting.

The course is a reading-intensive elective that will “help students develop a deeper appreciation for the natural world” through the literary works of environmentalists. He hopes that students will not only gain knowledge on the history of the environmentalist movement, but also achieve both personal and

spiritual growth.One of the highlights of the class Mr.

Cutting wishes to offer is a hiking trip. “I had the privilege of teaching this course at Oyster River High School, and … we actually climbed Mt. Chocorua in N.H. … And some of them… just said ‘That was the greatest … I wish we had done more of that’ and I want more kids to get a chance to experience that.”

It’s not too late to change your schedule if you want to! If you have any questions please contact guidance.

Students Sign Up for 2015-16 Classes

The Windham High School 2015-16 Program of Studies

is available at http://www.windhamsd.org/

whs/guidance/POS-2015-16%20FINAL%2012-29-14.pdf

Administration announces accreditation of WHS; formal report to be released on May 5

NEAS&C Presentation to be Made

Photo courtesy of ir.net


By Ashley DomogalaJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H. – The countdown has been going on for months now. Ms. Bevin Sheehan, Mr. Chad Westwood, and a handful of students have been looking forward to their exciting trip to Spain during April vacation.

The group will be leaving for Spain on Friday, April 24, and returning on Saturday, May 2. They will be traveling to numerous places, including Toledo, Madrid, Granada, Costa del Sol, Seville, and Morocco.

After studying Spanish for so long, students will be able to experience the culture firsthand. “I decided to go to Spain because I believe that the best way to learn more about a culture and language is to experience it first hand,” said junior Grace Donabedian, who has been on mission trips to the Dominican Republic.

She added, “I also love to travel and I have never traveled this far!”

“I’ll get to see another culture and cross it off my bucket list,” said junior Erin Pacheco. “I probably wouldn’t get the opportunity (to go to Spain) on my own.”

Ms. Sheehan is excited to be sharing such an exciting opportunity with her students, who have worked hard to study Spanish language and culture. “I decided to chaperone this trip because I believe in global education and learning by doing and experiencing,” she said. “Traveling to Spain when I was young was hands down the best experience I have ever had because it opened my eyes to a whole new world and strengthened my passion for

Spanish [language] and culture.”It seems that the entire group is most

excited to go to Madrid. Ms. Sheehan lived in the beautiful city for two years as part of a foreign study program during college. “I can’t wait to show them some of my favorite places in Madrid, and maybe even show them where I went to school every day,” she said.

“I have heard it is beautiful,” commented Donabedian. She also mentioned some other exciting plans for their trip, including Flamenco dancing in Seville and exploring markets in Morocco.

“They will remember this trip for the rest of their lives, and I am so thankful I get to be a part of it,” ended Ms. Sheehan.

WHS Students Count Down to SpainStudents excited for the opportunity to experience Spanish culture

Editor’s Note: I would like to extend a hearty thank you from all of us here at the JagRoar to the WHS tech department. This edition (quite literally) would never have been possible without your patience and kindness as I came in with a broken hard drive. I promise you will be getting cookies sometime very soon!

~ Jillian DiPersio

Photo by Ashley DomogalaMs. Sheehan’’s whiteboard countdown on April 14.

Jag STEMTHE JAGROAR APRIL 27, 2015 • PAGE 12

Photo by Brittany MissertMembers of the Jag-Sat Club pose for a photo a few days before the launch.

Jag-SAT Launches 4th SatelliteBy Brittany MissertJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H.- On March 27, a small crowd gathered in the parking lot of Windham High School to watch the Jag-SAT club launch its 4th satellite weather balloon. It was a zero pressure balloon filled with helium so it would float for quite a distance. The ultimate goal was to have it reach Europe.

When asked how far and how high, he’d like the balloon to go, Mr. Kaplo responded with optimism. “That’s the million dollar question. We’d like it to go 3,500 miles, and have it be stable at a height of 40,000 feet. It would need to be up there for about 36 hours so it could get to the energetic layer of the atmosphere.”

Dan Savukinas was the project manger, in charge of preparing the Easter egg-like capsule ready for launch. “I’ve never done anything like this before,” he said. “ I’ve got to prepare the capsule for launch. Once the battery is plugged in, we’re on running time.”

Club hoped to send it to Europe

Photo by Brittany MissertDan Savukinas readies the capsule for launch .Story continues on Page 13

THE JAGROAR APRIL 27, 2015 • PAGE 13STEM

Photo courtesy of @First_Team3467 on Twitter

Story continued from Page 12

The satellite was finally launched at 6:06 p.m., and it was sent off with many cries of “It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Jag-Sat!” According to the official JagSat Twitter page, the satellite was soaring at 30,000 feet only three short minutes later. It eventually disappeared from sight around 6:12 p.m., and with that everyone turned to Twitter to see where the winds would take it.

Unfortunately, it did not go as far as the team had hoped. It landed just off the coast of Cape Breton Island around 2:22 a.m. on March 28th. Mr. Kaplo was not deterred though. “The way to succeed in life is to fail early, fail often, and never give up.”

By Cassandra Salafia JagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H. - Many people at Windham High School are aware of The Windham Windup, which is FIRST Ro-botics Competition Team 3467. The team is in the midst of its fifth season, and if the season had to be described in one word, it would be consistent.

So far, The Windham Windup competed in two New England District Events: the Reading Memorial High School Event and the UNH Event. After making some mod-ifications to the robot, the robot performed best at the UNH Event, but both competi-tions ended the same.

At Reading, The Windham Windup joined the number one alliance. Then at UNH, the team made its own alliance, which was the fourth alliance. At both events, the team worked its way up to the Quarterfinals, however, the matches were significantly closer at UNH.

After the matches ended, it was time for the Awards Ceremony. At both events, the team won the Industrial Design Award

sponsored by General Motors and the runner-up safety award.

Finally, the team’s District Score is 76, and it is ranked 35 out of the 175 teams who competed in the NE District. So what is next for The Windham Windup?

Well, the team qualified to compete in the New England District Championship, which is hosted at Worcester Polytechnic Institute this year. At the competition, taking place from April 9-11, the new scores will be tripled and added on to the current District Scores. This new score

will determine which teams will get to at-tend the World Championship in St. Louis, Missouri.

Update: After the competition on April 9, Windham Windup team 3467 tied for 10th place in the semifinal, and qualified for the World Competition. They left after school on Monday, April 20 for a long road trip to St. Louis.

If you would like to see their progress this week at the competition, follow @FIRST_Team3467 on Twitter.

‘It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Jag-Sat!’

Windham Windup Continues Its SeasonTeam headed to World Competition in St. Louis

Photo by Brittany Missert

Jag FeaturesTHE JAGROAR APRIL 27, 2015• PAGE 14

WHS Theater Co. Presents ‘Footloose’By Cierra CowanJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H. – Friday March 20, and Saturday March 21, 2015, the WHS Theater Company presented a total of three productions of the celebrated musical “Footloose.” Curtains opened for the first time Friday night at 7:00 p.m., followed by a Saturday matinée at 1:00 p.m. and closing show at 7:00 p.m. that same night.

Community members ranging from children to grandparents enjoyed this story of love and friendship as the talented cast sang, danced and laughed from start to finish. Live instrumental accompaniment, under the direction of WHS Band Director Mr. Jared Cassedy, added depth and texture as the voices of the cast filled the auditorium with singing.

The show follows the life of Ren McCormack (Cody Munroe) after he moves from big-city Chicago to the small, Midwestern town of Bomont. Since a local accident in which four teenagers lost their lives, the town of Bomont is under strict guidance from Reverend Moore (Alex St. Cyr), with even dancing outlawed.

The teenagers of Bomont are ready to move on from the tragedies of the past, and this rebellion is spearheaded by none other than the Reverend’s own daughter, Ariel (Mandi Miller). Ren and Ariel lead their peers, successfully convincing the adults and Reverend Moore to allow a high school dance. Along the way, friends and enemies alike laugh, sing and dance to express their feelings.

The energetic performances were the result of the theater crew’s continued effort since late January when actors and actresses began rigorous rehearsals. Freshmen Bridget Ergin, who played Ren’s mother, Ethel McCormack, reflects, “the whole show was so fun to perform and be a part of…and I’m so happy that all our hard work paid off.”

Though not always seen on stage, the tech crew was paramount to the success of the show. Over the course of the past few months, they designed the set, props, and mastered controlling lighting, sounds and other elements backstage.

“I really enjoyed being backstage…I learned a lot from Ms. O’Brien…and learning the ropes backstage has helped improve me as an actor as a whole,” said stage manager Kaley Missert, after completing her first non-actress role in a high-school production. Under the instruction of Director Ms. Alison O’Brien (WHS teacher), the actors, actresses, and tech crew learned the skills necessary to perform, dance, sing, and run a show smoothly.

From heartfelt scenes between Reverend Moore and his wife to the hilarious advice of Willard (Sam Cohen) in “Mama Says,” the show had a little bit of everything. Ram Sheth, who played the role of Lyle, explains that his favorite part of the show was “the fact that we got to see every character shine. Each one was super different with unique characteristics.”

While each character brought something special to the

production, the cast performed with great chemistry, a testament to their hard work and dedication both onstage and offstage. Mary Fennessey, who played the sassy Wendy Jo, concluded that she treasures “being able to get close to a new group of people, my theater family.”

Photos by Cierra Cowan

THE JAGROAR APRIL 27, 2015 • PAGE 15FEATURES

Crop Top Prom

Photo courtesy of www.promgirl.comCrop top dresses such as this one are becoming more common in dress shops and magazines.

By Serena SauerwaldJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H.- In the past week and a half, a huge breakout of girls in prom dresses and new styles were walking down those runways in New York City for fashion week. Designers like Jovani and Sherri Hill made appearances and showed off their new fashion lines. Prom dresses were included in these fashion lines. At this time of year, girls at Windham High School are starting to look for their perfect prom dress and some of their dresses are new styles made by these well-known designers.

Three sources at Windham High School had some opinons to share about this hot topic. Holly Busko, a junior at Windham, tells the JagRoar that; “The dresses she has seen so far look pretty expensive and that they are very elegant and nice looking.” With these new styles that designers like Jovani and Sherri Hill have come out with, administrators have noticed that some of the styles could be a little riské for prom here at Windham, meaning things like too much skin showing. Busko also states that, “the dress code may be necessary for some girls and their dress choice.”

A parent of a student here at Windham High School, Mrs. Diane Figaro, tells the JagRoar that some dresses may not be school appropriate, but she thinks girls will love the new styles that these and other designers have just come out with. There has been talk of a dress code for prom due to some types of dresses that have been seen and Figaro says, “it is unfortunate for those few that don’t push the envelope but it may be necessary.”

Thinking about the dress code, the JagRoar talked to the assistant principal, Mr. Bob Dawson, to see what his thoughts were and to get more information on what is allowed for prom. Mr. Dawson says,“We are going to trust that moms and their daughters would choose an appropriate dress, to define what is and what isn’t appropriate for prom dresses is pretty difficult.”

New style of dresses may be headed to WHS


Styles for Smiles 2015A night of beauty, strength, and style brings community together

All photos taken and generously submitted by Chuck Swierad


How Promposals Have ChangedBy Amanda DalyJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H. - Prom night has been around in high schools since the early 1930’s; it is every girl’s dream night. Shouldn’t the girl be asked in a special way?

Well, in the year of 2015 at Windham High School, boys have been stepping up their game, going out of their way to “prompose” in ways that no one has ever done before. From roses to messages on billboards, high school students today are taking it over the top. Here at Windham High School, prom season has begun, and boys are “promposing” in ways you would never expect.

Junior Hope Curtis has been to the Windham prom both her freshman and sophomore years. Those past years, she had been asked with chocolate and roses, and with a lacrosse ball. “I think it is cute and thoughtful when a guy goes out of his way to ask a girl in a creative way. However, as the years go on I can say that I’ve seen promposals escalate.” Hope is eager to see how she will be asked this year.

Senior Jonathan Vasconcelos stated that he does not think

promposals need to be a huge event. “I think a guy should keep it classy with the promposal. I showed up to my girlfriend’s work in a nice suit. I gave her a single rose and a small white envelope that said ‘Prom?’ on it. It was simple and thoughtful.”

Vasconcelos also claimed that promposals have been starting to get out of proportion. He thinks that back in the day, they were classy. “Some girls expect that the guy should think of some creative way. It should be simplistic.”

First time promposer Dom Bruzzese, WHS junior, shared his experience. “I asked my girlfriend by writing it on the inside of the pizza box. And the pizza was shaped in a heart. The ways boys are asking now are crazy; it is just a school dance. I understand it is a big moment but it is ridiculous in the long run.” Dom’s date said yes to his simple promposal.

Kristen Miller, a math teacher at WHS, shared her experience on what proposals where like in 1993. “When I was in high school there was no such thing as promposals. The guy just straight up asked. I don’t think promposals this year are outrageous, but I do think that it is a lot of unnecessary pressure on the guy. I think that it is cute when a boy asks in a thoughtful way.”

Photos gathered on Instagram by Taylor Mendes

Questions? Comments? Email the JagRoar at

[email protected]

Jag SportsTHE JAGROAR APRIL 27, 2015 • PAGE 18

Photo courtesy of endzonescore.com

NFL Draft Preview

By Joe ZolloJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H. - With the first pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select… Jameis Winston? Marcus Mariota? Or maybe Leonard Williams? The Bucs need a Quarterback but another defensive lineman could never hurt.

When asked, local Windham resident Lou Zollo said that he thinks Winston will go number one “because Quarterbacks go high and he seems to be the one that is on top of everybody’s list.”

But when Windham High English teacher Mr. O’Connor was asked he said,

“I can tell you it will be Mariota.” Even NFL analysts and experts cannot come to a unanimous decision on who will be the first player drafted. It is a tough decision for the Bucs but enough about the first pick; lets take a look at the complete first round.

The Titans sit at the two spot and are contemplating a trade with the Bears. The Bears have the 7th pick and could be looking to switch up the scenery behind center. The Browns are at the 12 spot and do need to find a solution at Quarterback. The Eagles sit at 20 and many are wondering if they will trade up to unite Mariota and former Oregon coach Chip Kelly. The Cowboys sit at 27 and need a replacement runningback after DeMarco Murray’s departure to Philadelphia. And finally, the New England Patriots sit at the last pick in the first round.

Is Belichick going to be up to his usual tricks and trade this pick or might he stay and choose a player in a class with a lot of

good skill players? Experts are saying they should take a Wide Receiver like Breshad Perriman or, if he drops to them, Dorial Green-Beckham.

Both players are loaded with talent but with the loss of Darrelle Revis, could the Patriots look to replace him with a young man by the name of Byron Jones? He set a combined record for the broad jump at 12 feet 3 inches and he ranked in the top three in the vertical jump at 44.5 inches.

Jones is an athletic spectacle and New England has a recent history of drafting UCONN alumni. The last player they drafted that came out of Connecticut was Chandler Jones and he has been working out better than expected.

Could the Patriots draft another Connecticut defensive player or will Bill Belichick be up to his old tricks? The decision will be revealed April 30 only on NFL Network so be sure to tune in and find out how the NFL will shape up this season.

Much controversy over who will be first pick in the 2015 NFL Draft

THE JAGROAR APRIL 27, 2015 • PAGE 19SPORTS

Photo courtesy of abcnews.go.comDuke Blue Devils Win March Madness 2015 Championship

The Boys in Blue

By Joe ZolloJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H. - Sorry Kentucky, but the perfect team is nonexistent in today’s sporting games, no matter what level of play. After Wisconsin ended their perfect season they then lost to the Duke Blue Devils in the championship game, but before any of this happened, the round of 64 gave us plenty of surprises. 14th seeded Georgia State and UAB started off all the madness by beating the 3rd seeded Baylor and Iowa State and Dayton pulled their usual underdog tricks and beat up Providence to advance as the 11th seed.

The fun did not stop there though. In the round of 32, number 1 Villanova got knocked out by 8 seeded N.C State and in the same region, 7th seeded Michigan State beat out 2nd seeded Virginia, who was a favorite to win the tournament. Kansas got knocked off in this round while Michigan State pulled off another upset and beat 3rd seeded Oklahoma in the Sweet Sixteen.

The upsets that happened this year were unexpected by some, but not to local

English teacher Mr. O’Connor. He said, “I wasn’t shocked at all. I loved every minute of it because the tournament plays on what we all love about competition.” And he is right in saying that everybody loves a good upset and there were plenty of those this year.

Along with those unexpected upsets come unhappy bracket challenge players. Many people’s brackets this year were already completely busted after the first two days.

When asked about how his bracket turned out, Windham student Jake Miller

only had two words: “Not well.” And that’s all he had to say, as did many other people who took up the challenge this year. However, people did end up with Duke winning it all and those people were the smart, yet lucky, ones.

This was Mike Krzyzewski’s 5th National Championship win and he did it this time with a team that had their freshman score 88% of their championship game points. Krzyzewski’s win puts him second on the all time championship wins list trailing only to the great John Wooden who owns ten trophies.

Duke claims the championship title for March Madness 2015

Jag Spotlight: Anthony GalloBy Paige Esposito JagRoar Staff

Where are you going to college and what do you hope to study?

I’m enrolled in the honors program at UNH to study biology and medical sciences. I’ll also be playing division 1 MCLA lacrosse there.

Who is your inspiration (sports or non- sports related?

My inspiration is my oldest brother Nick who is studying to be a neurobiologist with a focus on degenerative brain diseases.

What motivates you?

I get motivated by competition. I love watching the kids around me getting better, and they motivate me to get better as well.

Pre-game rituals? Good luck charms?

For pre-game rituals I always listen to music and try to get as focused as possible.

Post- game celebrations? My post game celebration is to hang out with my friends and talk about the games. Photo courtesy of Anthony Gallo

Jag ActivitiesTHE JAGROAR APRIL 27, 2015 • PAGE 20

Photo by Brittany MissertThe Science Olympiad team poses for a photo in the WHS lobby.

Science Olympiad Team CompetesBy Ashley DomogalaJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H. – On Saturday, March 28, WHS students competed in the New Hampshire Science Olympiad at Saint Anselm College. The students had been preparing for the meet all year, in which Windham High’s varsity and junior varsity teams finished in 5th and 8th place respectively out of 20 teams from 15 different schools.

In total, WHS brought home 6 medals for 1st through 3rd place finishes and 11 ribbons for 4th through 6th place finishes.

For the competition, students paired up to participate in three categories each. The students self-generated their own projects as the WHS science teachers oversaw their work. According to senior Jack Grubbs, a two-year Science Olympiad member, students have to study for a written test, build an apparatus, or organize supplies to bring, depending on the events they are in.

“I think the students like to test themselves,” commented Mr. Michael

Demers, club advisor and WHS chemistry teacher. “They are moving up the scale every year,” he added proudly.

Seniors Dan Borcoche and Kellen Moltenbrey won the bridge building event for the second consecutive year, a real feat according to Mr. Demers, who noted that they had some good competition.

“It is really fun to go and compete in the event,” said Borcoche, a two-year member and WHS senior. “It gives us a feeling of wanting to try harder next time and see if we can do better and improve ourselves.”

Seniors Jack Grubbs and Anthony Gallo finished first for the chemistry lab. Gallo, a senior who has been on the team since his freshman year, noted, “Others should join because it’s a fun club that doesn’t take up too much time and gives kids the opportunity to win some medals.”

A medal-winner himself, he added, “I really enjoy science and I love competition.”

Junior Ben Emrick and his partner Kelsey Kendzulak built their bungee drop apparatus after doing some research on

the internet. They then conducted tests to “perfect” results. They finished in second place in the bungee drop.

“It’s a unique opportunity to experience academics outside of Windham High School classrooms and compete on a state-wide scale against other eager and intrigued science students,” commented Emrick, WHS junior and first-year Science Olympiad member

“Any students interested in science, particularly science that’s a little bit different from classroom science” should join the club, according to Mr. Demers. “I love science and love seeing kids have fun with science.”

“It is a fun experience with great peers and phenomenal teachers,” said Zoe Perkins, WHS senior and Science Olympiad member for three years. “I had a great time being in the club for the last few years, I hope others can join and receive a similar experience...I’m so glad I joined.”

Students can contact Mr. Demers next year for an opportunity to compete in this exciting and enriching experience.

YEARBOOK SALE!Yearbooks $75. Order yours today

before they are SOLD OUT!Limited Supply!

Order online at yearbookforever.com

or see Ms. Gaudet in E218 with your check made payable to WHS.

SENIORSGET YOUR YEARBOOKS

NOW.

Your senior year memories can last forever with the purchase of

your high school yearbook.

THE JAGROAR APRIL 27, 2015 • PAGE 21ACTIVITIES

Mathletes Reach for the PiBy Taylor Mendes JagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H. – On March 17, The Varsity Mathletes placed second and the Junior Varsity team placed first in the tristate league out of the whole season. In each competition there are five different categories in total. Each student is given three categories from the list and they have to answer three different questions in ten minutes from the mathematical categories. There are 35 members on the Windham Mathlete Team. After the competition,

their scores were counted, which placed them in fourth. The final results came in April.

One student who stood out of the group this year was Ken Cole, a sophomore at WHS. He was in the top two in the state competition out of all the competitors in the state. He is going to the National Math Competition at Penn State University to represent Windham High School and is going to be a part of the New Hampshire State team.

He is the first student from Windham to be a part of the state team.

Interested in Pursuing an Internship or Independent Study?

You’re Invitedto

‘ELO’ NightTuesday, May 19th

5:30-6:30 pmWindham High School Auditorium

Purpose:-To share our Extended Learning Opportunity (ELO) Program with the community.-To view the beyond the classroom learning and work based opportunities students have participated in.Goal:-To bring together all participants involved in a student driven ELO.-To provide career based business internship opportunities for students. Please join us for an evening of student experiences, video presentation of student interns ‘in action’

and an opportunity to view student’s final projects.

Refreshments will be served outside the Auditorium.

Questions? Comments? Concerns? Need coverage?Email the JagRoar at

[email protected]

THE JAGROAR APRIL 27, 2015 • PAGE 22ACTIVITIES

French Honor Society Induction CeremonyThe French Honor Society is ecstatic to welcome our new inductees! As a graduating senior and co-president of the WHS Chapter of La Société Honoraire de Française, I wish the best to our new students and am thrilled to see them continuing the pursuit of linguistic excellence at Windham High!

Jillian DiPersio

Photos courtesy of Jillian DiPersio

May

2- SAT Test @7:45 a.m.4-15- AP Testing12- Choir Concert @ 7 p.m.13- Band Concert @ 7 p.m.16- Grand March @ 4:30 p.m.Prom @ 6-11 p.m.18-28- SBAC Testing22- Early Release25- Memorial Day, No School

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June

12- Senior Graduation12- Senior Last Night15-18- Finals19- Official Last Day School

YEARBOOK SALE!

Yearbooks $75. Order yours today before they are SOLD OUT!

Limited Supply! Order online at yearbookforever.com or see Ms. Gaudet in E218 with your check made payable to WHS.

Club Calendar

Monday7:20 a.m. SALT in gym2:30 p.m. Smart Chix F3102:30 p.m. JagRoar F318

Tuesday7:30 a.m. WHS Literary Magazine in F3172:20 p.m. NE Math League F2132:30 p.m. Yearbook E2182:30 p.m. JCA

Wednesday6:45 a.m. A Cappella2:15 p.m. Mathletes2:30 .p.m. Gay-Straight Alliance G3122:30 p.m. Dance Team in auditorium

Thursday2:30 p.m. Book Club in library2:30 p.m. DECA in F323

Friday6:45 a.m. A Cappella7:20 a.m. Granite State Challenge in F3017:30 a.m. Go Green F3162:20 p.m. Art Club in art room2:30 p.m. Marine Science Team F203

THE JAGROAR APRIL 27, 2015 • PAGE 23 ACTIVITIES

Guidance recommends taking both the SAT and ACT Tests. The SATs only test writing, critical reading, and math. The ACTs include science.

ACT Dates:June 13- Manchester, NashuaRegistration Deadline: May 8actstudent.org

Also consider taking SAT Subject Tests.

SAT Dates:May 2- WHS (SAT and Subject Tests)Registration closed

June 6- Londonderry and Pinkerton (SAT)Registration Deadline: May 8sat.collegeboard.org

SATs and ACTs for Juniors

Image courtesy of bangorschools.net

AP Exams Approaching RapidlyAP Exams will be taken in the two weeks after students come back from April Vacation. Exam scores are set to be released in July.

Photos courtesy of Jillian DiPersio

PROM INFOGrand March at WHS @ 4:30 p.m.

Prom at Atkinson Resort and Country Club @6 - 11p.m.

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