Delaware Valley High School Newsletter
Ron Collins, Principal 11 -12
Brian Blaum, Principal 9-10
Fall 2013 Issue
Nurse’s Notes
Contents
Nurse’s Notes
1
Art Dept.
2
Automotive Dept.
2
Business Dept.
3
English/Reading
3
FACS
4
Foreign Language
4
Music Dept.
5
New Staff
6
Upcoming
Concerts
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Dec 8th: Band
Dec 15th: Chorus
& Orchestra
Report
Cards went
home
November
5th
It’s that time of year again – flu
season. Protect your family from
this season’s strains of the flu by
getting flu vaccinations for the
whole family.
Influenza is a
contagious virus that spreads from
person to person through coughing
or sneezing. Symptoms include
fever, sore throat, chills, fatigue,
cough, headache, and muscle aches.
While other illnesses have the same
symptoms and are often mistaken
for influenza, only the influenza
virus can cause influenza.
DV HAC Meets 11/6
On Wednesday, November 6th,
2013 , the Delaware Valley Health
Advisory Council held its fall
meeting at 4:30 p.m. in the DVHS
Media Center. The Council is in
search of faculty, staff, parents
and community members to
generate
&
discuss
ideas
regarding student & employee
health and wellness.
The meeting agenda included:
 Recognition
of
wellness
initiatives
throughout
the
DVSD schools;
 Discussion of the return of the
Health Advisory Council 5k
fundraiser;
 Employee wellness
 Future wellness initiatives
throughout the district.
The HAC is also in search for
potential student leaders to help
form the DVHS Wellness Club.
Any person interested in learning
more about these opportunities
should contact:
Sean Giblin
(570) 296-1850 x7113
giblins@dvsd.org
Each year, on average, more
than
200,000
people
are
hospitalized, and 36,000 people
in America die, from flu related
complications. Most of these
deaths occur in the elderly, young
children, and people with certain
health conditions. Since it takes
about two weeks for the flu
vaccination to take effect, it’s
important to get your flu shot as
soon as possible before the flu
season really gets underway.
Red Card for Cancer
On Friday Oct 18th the boys &
girls soccer programs joined
forces to give cancer a red
card.
The evening began with the
middle school teams from
DVMS & DDMS playing their
final game of the season at the
Stadium. Afterward, all players
from middle school up through
varsity
girls
and
boys
competed
in
a
penalty
shootout to see which program
could win the honor of scoring
the most goals and winning the
“Golden Cleat Award”.
During the penalty shots the
players, coaches and even the
Warrior tried their luck against
the DV Warrior Goalies. The
night ended with the girls
program winning the coveted
award by scoring 60 goals to
the boys 55. The real winner
was John Hopkins Kimmel
Cancer Center. The girls &
boys
programs
worked
together to raise $4,000.
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Art Department Updates Permanent Collection
The 2012-2013 Permanent Art
Collection is now on exhibit on the
walls of our school. Students, staff,
and parents are invited to view the
works at any time. Eleven new
pieces have been added to the AHall, C-Hall, Media center, 9/10
office and outside 9/10 guidance.
The student artists are greatly
honored to have their pieces
chosen for the collection.
Bridget Donlon
Elena Eshleman
Travis Dacey
Carissa Kernoschak
Chloe King
Jenna Murphy
Kristy DeMeo
Eileen Carofalo
Jessie Wagenhoffer
Kimberly Goodrow
“Don’t Lose Faith”
“Personality”
“Nature Mandala”
“Koi Fish Reduction”
Abstract
Acrylic
Abstract
“Sinister Surveillance”
“Waiting”
“The Light”
Photo
Photo
Photoshop
Block Print
Landscape
Painting
Mixed Media
Block Print
Block Print
Block Print
Recent Art Department Events
The AP Art History class performed a
Japanese Tea Ceremony on October
11th.
Students and teachers
reported the experience to be
enlightening, engaging, and truly
wonderful. Enacting a Japanese Tea
Ceremony strengthened student
awareness of the particular culture
and cultural differences.
Next month, the class will travel to
Ohio Technical College
Visits Automotive
On September 26, 2013 the Auto
Tech Program had a visit from our
good friends from Ohio Technical
College.
Tom Banks an instructor for OTC was
a guest presenter. Tom is the owner
of Big Daddy Customs, and a
contributing writer for Air Brush
Techniques Magazine. Tom ran a
beginner airbrush seminar with the
two CTE Auto Classes (about 60
students).
He taught some
rudiments of air brushing, to the
students. By the end of the session
the students were attempting the
classic of all airbrush characters,
"the human skull".
Mr. Mike Dobrzyn would like to
thank Tom Banks for giving the kids
this experience, and would also like
to thank Mike Law for setting up this
great event. Finally, he wishes to
thank "Auto-Air Colors" for providing
the paint and supplies free of
charge.
the Metropolitan Museum of Art in
New York City
The Art club is currently updating
the scenery in a few locations
throughout the high school building.
Murals are being painted in the
11/12 Cafeteria, the 11/12 Nurses
Office, and Mrs. Bruno’s office on
the 9/10 side.
Combo Classes Kickoff Service Projects
The Integrated Social Studies/English
classes in grades 9, 10, and 11 have
partnered with New York Says Thank
You to kick off their service-learning
projects for this school year. On
9/12, the National Day of Service, all
three levels watched a documentary
focusing on America’s response to
9/11 in respect to service learning.
The classes also created their action
plans for the year which include Stars
of Hope, a “pay it forward challenge,"
Read-a-Thon, Alex’s Lemonade, and a
house project with Habitat for
Humanity.
These projects will
transform the way our students
express compassion for others and
connect
with
victims
following
disasters on a national and global
scale.
New York Says Thank You
focuses on the possibilities of a
brighter future as seen through the
limitless creativity and hope of a
child.
DV Turkey Trot
The DV Turkey Trot 5K
Run/Walk and 1 Mile Run
was held on Saturday,
November 9, 2013 to
raise funds to prevent
hunger locally and assist
the DV Cross Country
Team.
Race day registration was
available and began at
8:30 AM. The race will
started at 9:30 AM at the
Delaware Valley High
School on a scenic, flat
cross country course.
Pre-registered
runners
and walkers received a
free t-shirt, food ticket,
raffle ticket and goodie
bag.
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DV FBLA Does Good
The Delaware Valley HS FBLA
chapter has been busy participating
in community service activities. The
students served as guides for the
DVHS Open House in September. The
students also participated in Warrior
Fest which was held on September
28. The students chanced off a
signed football jersey by all the DV
football players, a football poster,
sold chili and had the corn hole
game.
All proceeds from the
Warrior Fest will be donated to the
PA FBLA State Project, Donate Life.
Reading and CTE
Partner Up
Two of our reading specialists, Mrs.
Newman and Mrs.Lemenille are
working with the Career and
Technical Education (CTE) teachers
to promote literacy.
Each week, the reading specialists
go into each CTE area and teach
reading skills using high-interest
articles that pertain to each specific
area.
During each lesson, the reading
specialist provides reading support
while the CTE teacher provides the
technical support. The students are
learning how literacy relates to their
future careers.
Warriors Walk
On October 20th, 18 Student Council
members collected donations and
walked for hunger in this year's
community CropWalk. The CropWalk
promotes awareness about hunger
and helps to stock the shelves of our
local food pantries.
Our 18 students were successful in
raising $424.46 and collected
approximately 100 food items from
their peers & Warrior Community.
Our building's holiday food drive
began on Friday, November 1st,
boxes were delivered to each
homeroom.
Business Marketing Classes Apply Skills
The Business Marketing class
has been working on projects
for
the
school
and
community.
Rob Schaefer and Megan
Pfuhler created table place
cards and programs for the
Hall of Fame.
Fran Rhoades, Chris Rhoades,
Jake DeMasi and Zach Rollar
are
creating
all
the
promotional items for the
Student Council
Events
During the month of September,
Student Council organized a
sensational spirit week at the
high school. From super heroes
and TV show characters to
dressing in a wacky wardrobes,
many students at the high
school participated in this
year’s theme.
The King of Legs competition
raised over $655.49 for Pike
County’s
Center
for
Developmental
Disabilities
(CDD). Student Council officers
will present the check to the
CDD later this month and
provide an afternoon of help at
the center where students can
assist in the classrooms and help
complete projects around the
facility.
The
2013
Homecoming
festivities concluded with 701
students in attendance at this
year's Homecoming dance.
Students worked on the
details for this year’s high
school fall Pep Rally which was
held on Wednesday, October
30th at 6PM in the high school
gym. The event was open to all
current DV high students.
Turkey Trot sponsored by the DV
Cross Country team.
Erika Lipari is creating documents
for a gluten free bakery.
Soon
the class will be creating all the
promotional items for the DVMS
play. All these activities give the
students real experience for
business/marketing careers.
Creative Writing Kicks
Off Year 7
The Delaware Valley High
School Creative Writing Club
started its seventh year last
month. After taking a few
years off, Mr. Bates rejoined
Mr. Pol as one of the club’s
advisors. We are off to an
excellent start to the year
with
approximately
30
members, representing all
grade levels (9th-12th) and
academic tracks. This club
offers students opportunities
to practice and develop
writing skills among a
community of their peers
who enjoy telling stories and
expressing
themselves
through the creation of
fiction,
memoirs,
and
poetry. Currently, we’re
working on horror stories in
preparation
for
our
“fireside”
readings
that
began around Halloween.
Throughout the year, we will
work on writing projects,
which includes drafting,
peer evaluations, revising,
and recitations, culminating
in an anthology of several
pieces written by club
members as an end-of-theyear souvenir.
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DV Foreign Language
French students Joseph Decker
and Gabrielle Felix and Spanish
students Paige Bodnar and
Grace Lutfy, accompanied by
Mr. Cotroneo, participated in
Immersion Day for high school
world language students at
Marywood
University
on
Thursday, October 24, 2013.
Students were involved in
many activities using the
languages they are learning.
They focused several areas
including how important it is to
continue the language they
are studying, how marketable
they would be in their future
careers if they are bilingual,
and also how many majors and
careers there are where
language is crucial. At the end
of the day, the students were
very pleased and were happy
to have participated.
Activity Fair
DVHS hosted its second annual
Activity Fair during all lunch
periods on October 1, 2013 in
the high school gymnasium.
Student representatives from
each club, with the assistance
of the club advisor, created a
flyer for advertisement and
fielded several club questions
concerning their club/activity.
All high school students had
the opportunity to attend the
activity fair during their lunch
periods and the response from
the positive student body was
excellent.
Family and Consumer Sciences News
Mrs. Tricia Woerner, a Senior Culinary Specialist was a guest
speaker in the FACS classes this month. She informed students
about courses of study available at The International Culinary
Schools at the Art Institute. She tailored her discussion to the
specific interests of the students in each class. As a result, the
topics of discussion ranged from fashion and interior design and
retail management to advertising and the design of industrial
products, audio production, game art, animation and web
design, as well as, the culinary arts.
The students found out about the many career possibilities for
each area of study. She related the many products in their
everyday lives to the special skills it takes to produce them and
opened their eyes to potential careers “Find a job you love and
you’ll never work a day in your life” was the parting advice that
left the students commenting as they left sampling the food.
Mrs. Luann Genovas came in to speak with the Level 1 Early
Childhood Education students about the importance of
confidentiality. We sat as a roundtable discussion while we
investigated the legalities of confidentiality as well as the
moral issues involved when working with students.
The
discussion brought new ideas and questions to the forefront
which has led to continuing conversations about solving
situations that may or have arisen. Ann Gillerlane also took
time out of her busy day to come and talk to our class about
the importance of early intervention with children.
DV and H4H
On Oct. 8 and 15, select Delaware Valley students worked with
the volunteers for Habitat for Humanity at a house in Birchwood
Lakes in Dingmans Ferry, Pa.
Mr. Larry Marcial, a sophomore Combo teacher at DV, has
always envisioned his students being able to help and assist the
Habitat for Humanity organization. This year, he was able to
partner with Jim Lariviere a volunteer for Habitat and make this
dream a reality.
So far, there have been students in the Combo program
and students from the CTE Building trades program who have
traveled to the Birchwood Lakes community to assist in building
a three bedroom ranch home for a family in need.
The students and teachers have helped run wiring on the
interior of the home and nail on siding to the outside of the
home. The work will continue in the Spring and expand to the
CTE Electrical program as well.
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Music News
All of the music students
were treated to a beautiful
performance by the
Crosswinds Woodwind Quintet
on Friday, October 4th. DVHS
is so very pleased
to experience two of these
types of events each
year. They are made possible
through a collaboration with
Kindred Spirits Music and
Yosif Feigelson. Our students
are better musicians due to
these professionals taking
time to come and perform,
answer questions the students
may have, and coaching them
on to better musicianship.
Students Selected
Several string students have
just
been
accepted
to
represent DVHS at the annual
Marywood String Celebration
(which will be held in
November).
Congratulations
goes out to:
9th graders-James Hoerst,
Kristen Kellher, Kaitlynn Kent,
Morgan Maluk and Brittany
Mross
10th
Graders-Gina
Dedes,
Karthik Ramaswamy and Jan
Secular
11th Graders-Gabby Felix,
Lindsey Lockwood and Josh
Shepard
12t hGraders-Krystina Busacco,
Briana
DeSouza,
Britney
Forichon and Erika Lipari.
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Events
Our music department continues
to be busy with many students
being involved in various phases
of musical activity: Our pep
band
continues
to
be
a
rallying presence in their new
location for our home football
games
Oct 4th: Students traveled to the
NYC Philharmonic to see a
performance of Beethoven‘s 9th
Symphony.
Oct. 9th: 7 young men (including
one 8th grader) participated in
the 2nd Annual Men Of Song
Festival with the Penn State Glee
Club on the University Park
Campus of Penn State. While
there they sang with the Glee
Club after working with Director
of
Choral
Activities,
Dr.
Christopher Kiver
Oct 13th: 8 students traveled to
Penn State to see concerts and
tour the music department.
Oct. 16th: Chamber Orchestra
participated in County Orchestra
Oct 21st: Students performed at
the PMEA district 10 Chorus
Auditions . Results will be
announced soon.
Nov 4th: Choral Students traveled
to Stroudsburg to participate in
the Monroe/Pike County Chorus
at Notre Dame High School
Upcoming Events
Dec 20th: Another trip to the NYC
Philharmonic is planned. This trip
is open to all music students.
Down Payment was Due Oct 28th
DV Band Celebrates at
Grey Towers
COTA Cats
On Sunday, September 8th, 6
DVHS
band
members
participated in the 36th Annual
Celebration of the Arts Jazz
Festival, held in Delaware
Water Gap, PA. Anna Speer,
Dencil Wilmot, Willy Mullen,
Jason Feakins, Tyler Williams,
Andrew Sorton represented the
DV music department in the
Celebration of the Arts (COTA)
Honors Jazz ensemble.
The
“COTA Cats”, as they are
affectionately referred to, was
founded in 1981 by festival
founder, and world famous
saxophonist Phil Woods. This
prestigious group is comprised
of jazz students from all over
Northeastern PA. Starting in
early August, the group began
the season with intensive 3 hour
rehearsals in preparation for
the prime-time performance at
the COTA jazz festival on
September 9th.
Under the direction of
Mr. Lance Rauh and Mr. Ryan
Curchoe, the band performed a
program of 6 selections. The
program included compositions
and arrangements by world
class
composers
written
specifically for the COTA Cats.
On September 28th, members of the DVHS Band participated in the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Grey
Towers. By special invitation, the band performed for a crowd gathered to commemorate the dedication
of Grey Towers as well as President John F. Kennedy’s visit to Milford in September of 1963. Just as
DVHS did 50 years ago, the band shared the stage with various federal & local dignitaries playing the
National Anthem and America the Beautiful.
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New Staff Spotlight:
Chelsea Koch
Ms. Chelsea Koch graduated from Delaware Valley High School
in 2006. While in high school she was a member of the varsity
swim and soccer teams. She also played violin, and was
inducted into the National Honor Society. She attended college
at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania where her focus was
on academics. She became president of Sigma Tau Delta, the
National English Honor Society, her senior year. Chelsea
graduated in 2010 with her bachelor’s degree in secondary
education with a concentration in English. After graduation, she
knew she wanted to return to the high school that had given
her the opportunity to become the teacher she now was. Ms.
Koch subbed for three years at DVHS while assistant coaching
the swim team and teaching the students of DVSD Alternative
Education. She has been hired full-time this year and his
excited to teach her own classes. Ms. Koch states, “I am happy
to instill the same values in my students that the teachers at
DV enriched my life with during my education here.”
Upcoming Dates
November 26th:
Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 26th: Half Day for Students
November 27th:
Half Day for Students & Teachers
November 28th-December 2nd: Fall Recess
December 13th: Jingle Ball
End Genocide Project
In Mr. Bajor’s Peace studies
classes,
students
recently
completed
bulletin
board
presentations on current and
past genocides. The students
were
required
to
gather
information and determine how
each genocide could have been
stopped before the thousands of
needless deaths occurred using
Dr.
Gregory
Stanton’s
methodology of
The Eights
Stages of Genocide.
Each class was given the task of
designing a bulletin board with
a class based theme and to
devise a method to promote the
active involvement of students
to end genocide. One student,
Josh Risano, designed a website
to promote the ending of
genocide. His website has been
selected as a finalist in a
contest sponsored by WIX , a
web design company and the
winner
will
have
his/her
website displayed in Times
Square at a future date. In only
a few days, his website received
2000 likes.
Other classes chose to create
brochures and flyers to promote
different organizations that
seek to end genocide.