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Good NewsWe Celebrate Our First SemesterMeet America’s Top Young Leaders and Share in Their Success75 Reasons to Feel Confident About Our FutureWe Are Honored to Present the Patriots ofthe WeekMonica Castleman: A Real GEM2/9/2007 6:55 PMJose Munoz '07 and Kate Maynor '07 bothnominated Monica Castleman '07 for thestudent of the week because she is funny,outgoing and creative. This creative energyhas helped her in her work this year withChristian Club and the upcoming play, Absolute Murder.Monica is also involved with Youth Group, Soccer,Softball, and works for her dad at the Wagon Grillrestaurant in Robbinsdale. Monica has been active in theGirls in Engineering, Math and Sciences Program (GEMS)since 6th grade and mentors young women at Olson andworks in the GEMS summer program at Augsburg.Jory Sullivan '09: Student, Athlete, Humanitarian2/2/2007 6:25 PMEliza Ashun '09 nominated fellow sophomoreJory Sullivan '09 because he is an athlete(wrestling and soccer), is an excellent student(nearly all A's) and helps in the communitywith Red Cross, Youth Career AwarenessProgram, and kind deeds for those less fortunate. He'salso outgoing and can make people laugh.Two Friends Nominate the Greatest Friend Ever, MaiChia Yang '071/26/2007 4:40 PMPakou Lee'07 and Pangdao Yang '07nominated Mai Chia Yang '07 because she isalways on the A Honor Roll, is a hard worker,cheerful balanced and has the ability to doanything she puts her heart and mind todoing. Mai is an IB Diploma candidate, and involvedwith the Prom Committee, Lit Mag, Volleyball and Captainof the Badminton team. She also has participated inUpward Bound, Student Council, and Holiday on 44th.She has been helpful to the new Hmong immigrants asthey transition into Patrick Henry. She plans to attend theU of MN in the Fall.Brittany Taylor '09 Constantly Working for Others1/19/2007 4:25 PMWhen Brittany Taylor '09 stopped by Ms.Breedlove's room to pick up homework for ahomebound friend, Ms. Breedlove struck up aconversation and learned that Brittany alsovolunteers with activities to earn money forfriends who are going on the PHHS trip to France (Brittanyis not going and takes Spanish). She is active in herchurch and has volunteered at the Environmental JusticeAdvocates of Minnesota. She is a positive, shining light toher many friends in Band, Volleyball, Golf, and ChristianClub.Andrew Moua '07 Nominates Thomas Moua '08(Brother)1/12/2007 4:45 PMIt's easy to see why Andrew Moua is proud ofhis brother, Thomas. Thomas is a wonderfulperson who is always willing to takesresponsibilities to heart. He is a leader and agreat person. He is active and energetic whois most likely to participate in most activities including: IB,Wrestling (undefeated as of January 12th), AdmissionPossible, Gardening Club, Patrick Henry Flag FootballTeam.Bao Lee '08: Honor Roll Student, Dedicated to Band,Admission Possible, Garden Club, and Japanese12/22/2006 4:10 PMJose Munoz '08 nominated Bao Lee forPatriot of the Week because she is dedicatedto Patrick Henry in a variety of different ways.She's also funny, hardworking and creative.Cynitresse Carter '08 Balances School Work,McDonald's, Admission Possible, Relationships12/15/2006 5:40 PMMs. Heather McKerrow, Admission PossibleCoach is impressed with the amazing job thatCynitresse does to help Admission Possiblestudents and staff. She is organized, workshard, and is a good listener toher classmates. Cynitresse is always on the go and yetdoes a great job of balancing school work, job, AdmissionPossible and the overall high school experience. Ms.McKerrow believes, Cynitresse deserves to be recognizedfor her hard work!Lee Vang '10 Focused, Works Hard, Excellent Work,Helps Others12/8/2006 5:00 PMMr. Torgerson has several students in his 6thhour Math class that he wanted to nominatefor the Patriot of the Week honor, but they will1

have to wait until next week because Lee Vang '10 hasshown such outstanding leadership. Lee is always amodel student (Honor Roll) and person but Mr. Torgersonwas most impressed with her effort to help our new HmongAmericans with occasional translation issues. Thank you,Lee!Xue Xiong '09 Excellence in Academics, PerfectAttendance, Gentleman12/1/2006 6:05 PMMs. Lockhart nominated Xue Xiong '09because he works so hard here at PatrickHenry. He has a gentle personality and caresfor everyone. His work is done well, on time,and he never misses a day. Xue's hero isAlbert Einstein because of Einstein's many contributions toscience.LaShaya Stewart '08 Active in All Activities andRepresents Students in Citywide and Site Council11/22/2006 11:20 AMLaShaya Stewart '08 is involved incheerleading, basketball and track, and is aeight year veteran of Student Council, alsoserving at the Citywide level. LaShaya is alsoone of two student representatives on thePatrick Henry Site Council. She was nominated byanother member of the Site Council, Steve Simondet,Assistant Principal.Ying Yang '08 Brings Smiles to Everyone11/17/2006 3:30 PMYing Yang '08 consistently makes the AHonor Roll, plays for our Tennis team, and isenrolled in Admission Possible. Friend, KongXiong '08 nominated Ying because she workshard in everything she does and never getsmad.Dylan Major Successful at the Details11/10/2006 6:20 PMMs. Rudolph nominated Dylan Major '08because of his organizational and leadershipskills and artistic creativity in making theImprov shows a success. Dylan has anextensive background in theatre at PatrickHenry.Ismael Liban '08 Giving Back to the CommunityAlways Comes First11/3/2006 3:25 PMVicki Sysaath is honored to be a friend andclassmate of Liban Ismael because he willhelp you can always count on him to help youwith any assignment or other problem thatyou have. He is always on time and focusedin class and constantly thinking about the future. He is agood role model to any student at Patrick Henry. He'sinvolved in Link Crew and Admission Possible. Threewords to describe Liban are: motivated, respectful andtidy.Mai Lee '07 Balances Work, School, CommunityService and Relationships10/27/2006 5:20 PMMai Lee '08 nominated Susan Vue '08 firstbecause she is a friend who can balanceseriousness with fun and give great advice.Susan also balances a job at Super Target,Works in Link Crew, participates in AdmissionPossible and does a lot of community service; allwhile maintaining good grades in school.Lenora Gray '07 Leader at School and in Community10/24/2006 5:25 PMMs. Breedlove recommended that Lenorareceive the Patriot of the Week honorbecause of her active and very visibleleadership at school and in the community.Lenora has received much acclaim for herwork with Boys and Girls Club and is hopeful to soonreceive nationwide recognition for her efforts.Xao Vang '07 A Lot of Patriot Pride10/13/2006 5:00 PMCoua Vang '08 nominated Xao Vang forPatriot of the Week because Xao is outgoing,smart (high GPA), and active in sports likeflag football and badminton. Xao has PatriotPride!Ka Xiong '07 Drives From St. Paul--Active andSupportive of Friends10/10/2006 9:45 AMMao Lee '07 nominated her friend, Ka Xiong'07 because she works hard just to get toPatrick Henry and when she arrives she fillseach day helping friends, working with theNational Honor Society and playing sports likebadminton. Ka is also in the IB Program.Melissa Vang ('07) Drives from Cottage Park to PHHSEvery Day10/3/2006 9:40 AMOne of the most remarkable students atPatrick Henry is Melissa Vang ('07). Ms.Lockhart nominated her for Student of theWeek because she is the editor of LiteraryMagazine, is always positive, friendly, andaccepting of everyone. Melissa loves to be involved ineverything! To accomplish her goals Melissa is superenergetic, smart, funny, kind, outgoing, and dedicated tomaking every day great--she is never a complainer.Melissa is a leader in National Honor Society, LiteraryMagazine, Anime Club, Link Crew and many others.Bryce Ratliff ('07): STUDENT Athlete9/25/2006 2:35 PMBryce Ratliff ('07) is one of the fasteststudents ever to attend Patrick Henry andexcels in track and cross country running.However, Bryce may well bebest remembered for his achievements in the2

IB classroom and his leadership in making Patrick Henry agreat place for all to feel welcome. Joua Leerecommended Bryce because he talks to everyone and isa great person.Ivana Eskridge ('07) Role Model and Leader9/19/2006 5:25 PMMs. Cynthia Williams sees hundreds ofstudents over the course of each day. Of allthose students, she has been the mostimpressed with the leadership of IvanaEskridge to start off our '06 - '07 school year.Ivana is a role model for all of our students. She has realleadership skills that she uses to help other students dothe right thing.Gayle Smaller ('07) Spoken Word Artist, Honor Roll,Student Council Co-President9/12/2006 5:25 PMGayle Smaller tried out for the American Idolcompetition and didn't make the final cut. It'stheir loss. Teachers at Patrick Henrynominated Gayle for the Student of the Weekbecause of his leadership with the StudentCouncil (Co-President), and work with Honor Roll. He'salso an accomplished Spoken Word artist and musician.WOW Previous Winners of Worker of WeekElaine Evans '07 Cashier at Downtown Macy's2/13/2007 12:20 PMElaine Evans '07 started working 15 -20 hoursa week at the Downtown Macy's onNovember 3rd as a seasonal worker. Shehas since been hired to continue on for therest of the year as a permanent employeeworking as many as 40 hours a week. Elaine intends tocontinue this job when she enrolls at Metropolitan StateUniversity in the fall of 2007 where she will study dentalhygiene.LaShawn Meredith '07 Internship and Job Experienceand Pursuing Career in Medical Field2/6/2007 5:10 PMPlease congratulate LaShawn Meredith'07 on her selection as Worker of the Week.LaShawn has worked at McDonald's fornearly 2 years and recently completed aninternship at Fremont Clinic. LaShawn did awonderfuljob at the Fremont Clinic and her internship experienceconfirmed her interest in the medical field. LaShawn hasalso participated in Big Brothers and Big Sisters and beenactive in the Boys and Girls Club.Gayle Smaller '07 Two Jobs are Better Than One1/30/2007 4:25 PMGayle Smaller '07 is co-President of theStudent Council and heavily involved inNational Honor Society, Cheerleading, andhis own dance troupe. Still he finds time towork at Rainbow Foods in Robbinsdale as a customerservice rep and a sales associate at the downtownMacy's. He works a total of about 30 hours per week andenjoys the opportunity to meet and help people.Brooke Alexander '07 Has a Great Job at the Park ofthe Mall of America1/23/2007 6:00 PMAsk any child where they would like to workwhen they get older and they'll tell you,Disneyland. Brooke Alexander has the nextbest thing, the Park at the Mall of America.Brooke has worked there for nearly a year at20 - 25 hours per week and does everything from run therides to working in the stores. The pay is good, theatmosphere is great, and best of all she gets to see greatjoy on little kids faces. Brooke is saving her money tostudy Cardiology at St. Louis University in the Fall.Trihona Givens '07 Works Smoothly With YoungPeople in Trying Circumstances1/16/2007 10:25 AMPlease congratulate Trihona Givens on herselection as Worker of the Week. Trihona hasearned this honor with her hard work andconscientious efforts at Children's DentalClinic. Trihona is a "people person" andexcels at working smoothly with her coworkers and theyoung patients. Trihona also shows great leadership withCheerleading and Student Council.Brittney Horshaw, Cashier, Sales, ProspectiveBusiness Owner1/9/2007 6:05 PMBetween Cheerleading and Track BrittneyHorshaw '08 has worked at Forever 21 as asales associate and cashier. She often works15 - 20 hours per week and enjoys helpingcustomers find what they want to look goodand feel great about themselves. Brittney hopes to usethis experience as the first step to owning her ownbusiness--a shoe company.That's the Way the Cookie Crumbles for KeiynaHalbert '07 at 8th Floor Macy's Mary Poppins Exhibit12/19/2006 2:45 PMKeiyna Halbert '07 beganworking at this seasonal job rightafter Thanksgiving and willcontinue until the exhibit closesin January. Keiyna is working 28hours a week making and decorating gingerbread cookiesat the end of the Mary Poppins exhibit. She's having funand hopes to land a job at Macy's when this job ends.Thompson Twins Work Twice As Hard at DowntownTarget12/12/2006 6:30 PMJunior twins Danella and BrianaThompson both work 3 to fourdays a week including weekends3

at the Downtown Target as cashiers and appreciate thefestive holiday hustle bustle downtown.Phia Thor '07 Works Hard and Conscientiously atMcDonald's12/6/2006 8:15 AMPhia Thor '07 is working long and hard inschool and at work at McDonald's at the CubStore near Northtown Mall. This past weekhe worked 28 hours. Phia enjoys seeingfriends and serving them good food.Calvin Crooker is Building a Career in Architecture11/28/2006 5:35 PMEngineering senior Calvin Crooker is buildinghis future by excelling now at his architecturalinternship with Choice Wood in St Louis Park.Calvin has visited construction job sites andpracticed designing floor plans complete withelectrical layouts as part of his internship. Pleasecongratulate Calvin on his professionalism and hisselection as Worker of the Week.Special note to prospective internship students: Qualifiedjuniors will receive an invitation to participate in the PatrickHenry internship program this week in their social studiesclass. Internship students must have excellent attendance,a good cumulative grade point average and be on trackwith credits. Please see Trish Praus in the Media Centerwith any internship questions.Mai Chong Xiong '07 Student Aide Helps Students andMs. Beaman11/22/2006 10:55 AMMai Chong Xiong '07 works in the MediaCenter as a Student Aide helping Ms.Beaman and other students who need helpaccessing the Media Center's Services andmaterials. The volunteer position of StudentAide is a privilege for students who students who arecaught up with credits and are excelling in school and wantto give back to this school. Their service to teachers,office staff, and Web services are INVALUABLE. Thankyou Mai Chong Xiong and all Student Aides across PatrickHenry.Michael Edlund '08 Experienced and Proven11/9/2006 6:05 PMMichael Edlund currently is learning on the jobat the Downtown Lifetime Fitness Center. Hisis a popular and reliable worker whoseresume includes learning experiences at:Social Security Administration, VA MedicalCenter, Northwest Arena Club, and Redeemer Health andRehab Center. He is a member of the PHHS High SchoolChoir and has earned the B Honor Roll in the past.Dynamic Duo Practice Tutoring Skills at Loring School10/31/2006 4:15 PMSeniors Pang Houa Vang andLau Xiong serve as a dynamicduo in their internships at nearby Loring elementaryschool. They work with a very active group ofkindergarteners in Ms Pam Terres's class and make adifference every day. The kindergarteners enjoy havingtwo of PHHS's best students assisting in their classroomand Ms. Terres considers both Pang and Lau naturalteachers. Please congratulate both Lau and Pang on beingWorkers of the Week!Blia Xiong '07 Makes Great Dough at Panera Bread10/19/2006 12:25 PMIn just over one year Blia Xiong has risenthrough Panera Bread to become atrainer/supervisor. She enjoys working withher managers and other employees and thefood and customers at Panera Bread are thebest.Ricky Jantz '07 Working Double-time All the Time10/6/2006 10:10 AMPreviously we have highlighted studentswith one part time job. Ricky Jantz '07 worksevery day, after school and on weekends ontwo jobs. For the past two years Ricky hasworked at the Mermaid in Mounds View as arestaurant and banquet server. Ricky also makes pizzaand helps keep records at Chanticlear Pizza in NewHope. He's also an accomplished musician and veryactive at school including Band.Trump to Blair White '07: You're Hired!10/3/2006 5:40 PMWe're sold on Open senior Blaire White asour latest Worker of the Week. Blaire meritsthis distinction by virtue of her conscientiousefforts at J.A.S Apartment management.J.A.S. is in the business of managingapartment buildings and developing real estate propertyand is owned by Mr. Steve Frenz, brother of I.B.coordinator Ms. Jane Kostik. During her summerinternship, Blaire impressed her boss with her stellar workethic and top notch market analysis report. Blaire carefullyresearched Mpls. condo trends including floor plans,square footage and amenities offered as she crafteddevelopmentrecommendations for a J.A.S. property. As a result of herhard work over the summer, Blaire was hired to continueat J.A.S.Dekermue Togbah ('07) Squeezes Weekend Job atMetrodome Around Busy Athletic Schedule9/25/2006 4:50 PMDekemue Togbah ('07) is involved in manyactivities and sports at Patrick Henry. Hesought out a job that would allow him tocontinue to participate in all of the activities(click to see football stats) and makespending money on the side. Working as a cashier at theMetrodome allows him to do it all and make over $8 perhour.4

Britt Wicklund ('07) Stars at Guthrie Theatre9/19/2006 5:15 PMThe Guthrie Theater swung open the doorson its stunning new riverfront building thissummer to enthusiastic crowds and a PHHSintern. Senior Britt Wicklund recently beganher internship with Sheila Livingston in theGuthrie's Community Partnerships department and is off toa great start. Britt has a long standing interest in theaterand is very excited to be interning at the Guthrie. For moredetails on the PHHS internship program, please contactTrish Praus.Chelsey Jackson ('08): Making Patrick Henry Groundsand Facilities a Beautiful Place9/12/2006 5:15 PMChelsey Jackson ('08) worked the entiresummer at Patrick Henry as an assistant toour engineers in preparing the building andgrounds to the pristine condition we found it inwhen we returned. Chelsey drew praise fromall the engineers for her work habits, and her efforts tomake our campus beautiful.A great place to find jobs is at our Career and CollegeCenter in Room 220. Please contact Trish Praus in theMedia Center for more information about the PHHSinternship program.Current and Previous Teammates of the WeekAmanda Burrington Ends 5 year Gymnastics Career atPatrick Henry2/13/2007 1:10 PMTeammates of Co-captain Amanda Burrington'07 nominated Amanda because of herleadership over five years in our gymnasticsprogram. Amanda actually started agymnastics team when she was in 7th grade,but the team temporarily disbanded when a coach quit her9th grade year. Amanda also swam for the Patriotsbeginning in 7th grade and continued until 11th (didn'tparticipate 10th grade year). Amanda will attend MCTCnext year and plans to continue gymnastics in adultcompeting teams in the future.Joelle Payne '08 Always There for Cheerleaders2/5/2007 5:50 PMTreauna Long '08 nominated Joelle Payne'08 for Teammate of the Week because she isalways there to support the cheerleadersevery night and every game. Joelle helps Ms.Williams with teaching cheers and choosingthe type of cheers that will be used. Joelle lifts the spirits ofeveryone that she meets.Tiara Ricks '07 Leadership, School Spirit, Lifts Spiritsof Entire Community1/29/2007 5:35 PMTiara Ricks' 07 has made the Honor Rollnearly every quarter of her four years atPatrick Henry. She has also participated inTrack, Cheerleading, Student Council, held a good parttimejob, and still found time to volunteer at NorthMemorial in the Physical Therapy Department. Tiarahopes to attend Tennessee State in the Fall and studySports Medicine. She is a major reason why ourCheerleaders have taken responsibility for leadership atPatrick Henry and increased our school spirit.LaShaya Stewart '08 Provides Steady Leadership toBasketball Team Making Great Strides1/22/2007 6:20 PMNashay Barnes-Gibson '10 nominatedLaShaya Stewart '08 for the Teammate of theWeek because of LaShaya's steadyleadership, patience and encouragement ofall of the athletes in the Women's Basketballprogram. When Athletic Director Wicker asked thequestion, "What will we do when LaShaya graduates nextyear?" The quick response from another listener was,"Replace her with five people."Charles Morgan '08 Inspires Entire Wrestling Team1/16/2007 8:40 AMThomas Moua '08 finds inspiration inteammate Charles Morgan '08 who lifts thespirits of wrestlers with his great attitude andtough determination to pull through anysituation with HARD WORK. Charles is atevery practice and this year wrestlers and coaches look athim not just to win, but to pin at nearly every match.Charles is a leader in school as well.Khadija Jackson '10 Strong Leadership forCheerleaders1/8/2007 4:55 PMPatrick Henry is proud of our Cheerleaders.We believe they are the best of any school inthe area. Ms. Williams, Coordinatornominated Khadija Jackson for Teammate ofthe Week because Khadija comes to everypractice and game, works hard, and always lifts the spiritsof those around her. She is a model student for otherschools and fans who come to watch our teams andcheerleaders.Alexi Proskourine '07 Leads Nordic Ski Team EvenWhen There's No Snow12/18/2006 4:30 PMThe Nordic Ski team has not been able tohave a single meet this year because of alack of snow. That hasn't stopped AlexiProskourine '07 from leading the teamthrough exercises that work on leg strengthand overall conditioning. Alexi was nominated for thishonor by teammate Jared Hromotka '08.Vu Truong '07 Co-Captain Of Math Team and BigReason for Team's Success12/11/2006 5:05 PMMr. Voeks nominated Vu Truong '07 forTeammate of Week because Vue has been a5

four year member of the team, Captain, and a big part ofthe team's increased membership and success. Vu is alsoinvolved in cross country skiing and was recently named aNational Merit Scholar.Coach Briggs Starts Basketball Season By NominatingDekora McClemore '0912/4/2006 6:15 PMCoach Briggs sees the inspired play andleadership of Dekora McClemore invaluable inthe success of this year's team. Dekorahustles on every play and is upbeat all thetime.Coach French Nominates Two Teammates of theWeek: Seniors Tim Saxon and Desean Peterson11/20/2006 6:20 PMDesean and Tim, both friends and AllConference first team selections, provided anentire season of football highlights andpowerful leadership to our up and comingFootball program. No college plans havebeen announced for either teammate.Jalissa Ross Inspires Teammates with Hard Work11/13/2006 5:20 PMKelsey Kutzler '08 nominated Jalisabecause Jalisa worked very hard thisSwimming season to get great times in herevents. On Friday, November 10th she swamin the 400 relay, which really showed that herhard work paid off. She pushed to drop time not only onher personal hundred yard freestyle, but also contributedto the time of the relay.Stefani Zappa '07, Most Valuable Person11/6/2006 5:50 PMStefani Zappa was captain of the volleyballteam, MVP the past three years and all city involleyball and golf. Ask anyone and they willtell you she is the best: and most importantlythe best friend you can have. Stefani wasnominated for this honor by Corey Singleton.Yer Yang '08 Makes Everyone Else Better in Volleyball10/30/2006 6:10 PMYer Yang '08 has played Varsity Volleyballsince her freshman year. She is anoutstanding player, but an even bettermotivator for her teammates. Yer providesthe same motivation to her classmates byparticipating in Admission Possible, Yearbook Club,Volleyball, Badminton, Big Brother and Big Sister, andalso works at the Guthrie Theatre. She was nominated byteammate and friend, Carrie Moua.Koua Xiong '07 Leadership Skills Hold Volleyball TeamTogether10/24/2006 5:35 PMKiah Hanssen-Kilpatrick '08 chose Koua forTeammate honors because Koua bringsleadership skills to each practice and game and theseskills hold the team together. She works hard and is ableto be friendly, sweet, and encouraging to all.Kelsey Kutzler '08 Pushes and Promotes Swim TeamForward10/13/2006 5:55 PMKelsey Kutzler '08 Co-captain of the SwimTeam is an enthusiastic and devoted memberof the Swim Team. As a junior, Kelsey hasplayed a pivotal role in the rise of swimming atPatrick Henry and a recent finish of 2nd placein the District Relays meet.Current and Previous Staff of the WeekMr. McKey: First to Arrive and Last to Leave2/8/2007 7:55 AMSusan Yang '08 describes why Mr. McKey isthe Staff of the Week: Mr. McKey is anexcellent teacher. He helps me understandthe different types of Engineering Fields andgave us a fun project to do. That project wasthe mousetrap car (click here to see cars). I lookforward to many other fun projects this year. He teachesgreat for his first year in Patrick Henry. Mr. McKey is agood leading role model for Engineering classes this year.Patty Daniels: Supportive, Respectful, Family1/31/2007 6:30 PMMyChoice Daniels '10 is grateful for theprofessional manner that Ms. Daniels displayswhen she is encouraging students to get toclass on time. She is demanding yetrespectful of each individual and takes greateffort to learn about each individual and their uniqueculture. Ms. Daniels then takes that knowledge andshares it with students and staff in the form of talent showsand multicultural seminars. Ms. Daniels is also family:mother to Desean '07 and aunt to MyChoice '10.Ms. Tourtelotte, Cool, Calm, Collected Leader ofStudents and Staff1/24/2007 5:30 PMNatalie Tourtelotte has been nominated forstaff of the week by Jafaria Listenbee '10 whosays that Mrs. Tourtelotte has to deal withmany students, and she keeps a cool headand she tries hard to provide help for thestudents. Ms. Tourtelotte is also a vital leader in theProfessional Practice School for teacher staff developmentat Patrick Henry.Ms. Briggs Shows Grace Under Pressure1/18/2007 8:10 AMAssistant Principal Steve Simondet nominatedMs. Briggs for Staff of the Week because Ms.Briggs is a model employee and doesoutstanding work in situations that requiregreat patience and understanding. Whenstudents have a difference of opinion with a teacher or6

staff person they come to Ms. Briggs to reflect on thesituation and Ms. Briggs helps them see a different paththat they could have taken. Ms. Briggs enjoys her work,especially seeing a student who is succeeding in thecommunity who she might have helped in the past.Mr. Vokes: Great Math Teacher and Always Has aSmile on His Face1/11/2007 8:15 AMMr. Vokes is a great math teacher. He is theMath Team coach and he does an awesomejob with helping math students to do well inmath. He is always friendly and has a smileon his face! Mr. Voeks also works at all thebasketball games and dances.Mr. Pelini, Greatly Admired by Teaching Peers--GreatRole Model for Students12/20/2006 5:55 PMMatt Flinn '10 nominated Mr. Pelini because,“He’s a great teacher who does not leave anyof his students behind. If a student everneeds help, he helps them as best as he can.He is a great role model for a lot of studentsat PHHS. Mr.Pelini is smart, cool, and funny. Anyone can go to him forhelp in English. He comes up with some really cool writingassignments. He is already helping 9th graders get readyfor the state writing test which is in April.Ms. Raab, Science Teacher: Fun, funny, caring.12/13/2006 11:15 AMAlonjdrah Reese '09 has nominated MaryRaab for staff of the week. Reese says Ms.Raab brings a sense of humor to theclassroom, but also makes sure thateverything is covered. Also she gives roomfor growth and independence. In addition, she’s fun andcaring, a good listener, and very organizedMr. Hoogheem, Science Teacher Relates to All, All theTime12/13/2006 11:15 AMChristian Hooghem has been nominated asstaff of the week by Esther Zayzay '07. Shestates that he is sarcastic and makes learningfun. Not only does he stay after and do PMschool, but he stays to help his studentswhenever needed. He’s one of those teachers I will alwaysremember, and I don’t see him as a teacher but as myfriendMr. Madson's Class is a Great Way to Start the Day11/30/2006 8:50 AMNtsees Xiong '09 and Kia Xiong '09 both haveMr. Madson for first hour Social Studies andboth students said that his class is a greatway to start the day because he really workswith students to get them off on the right startand goes the extra mile...especially for students who areready to learn. They both wished him well with his surgeryand look for his return on Monday, December 4th.Ms. Lockhart: Amazing and Down to Earth11/15/2006 5:50 PMCarrie Moua '08 nominated Ms. Lockhart forthis honor because Ms Lockhart is amazingand yet down to earth. Ms. Lockhart is agreat teacher who also puts in countlesshours with the Literary Magazine.Ms. Price, Science Teacher Consistent and Demanding11/9/2006 5:35 PMThis week’s staff of the week is Sharon Priceas nominated by Madee-jana Robinson '09.She chose Mrs. Price because “she stays toher word and makes sure students are givingtheir 100% work.”Ms. Voss Never Gives Up and Works Long Hours11/1/2006 5:05 PMPerkina Halbert ’08 nominated Heather Vossbecause she enjoys workingwith us even though we can get on her nervessometimes. She stays inthere and does the best she can. She helpsout all the time during tutorials, PM school; even duringclass. Everyone who has ever had her says they lovedher class and she’s a great teacher if you’re having troublewith math.Ms. Aram Knows Math, Humor, and BuildsRelationships11/1/2006 5:00 PMShoua Vue '08 nominated Ms. Aram becauseshe has never forgotten how Ms. Aramwelcomed her into her class when shetransferred from another school. Shebelieves Ms. Aram knows her subject mattervery well, has a great manner and attitude with herstudents, knows right from wrong, and also can be funny.New Awards and HonorsMs. Johnson is Named Master Teacher in the ProjectLead the Way Program2/13/2007 6:05 PMCongratulations to Ms. Johnson who wasselected on February 7th to be a MasterTeacher in the Project Lead the WayProgram. Master Teachers are exemplaryclassroom instructors appointed by ProjectLead the Way to conduct core training for other teachers atthe Summer Training Institute at Penn State Universityduring the July 22nd - August 3rd session.Stefani Zappa '07: Wins Athena Award as Top FemaleAthlete at Patrick Henry2/13/2007 5:55 PMIn an incredible Senior class of femaleathletes Stefani Zappa was selected as our7

most outstanding athlete for the followingaccomplishments:Volleyball• Letter Winner – 4 year• All Conference – 3 years• Captain – 3 yearsGolf (these do not include senior year)• Letter Winner -5 years• All Conference- 4 years• Minneapolis City Conference Champion – 4 years• State Tournament Qualifier-1 yearNordic SkiLetter Winner - 1 yearVong Vang: '07 Eagle Scout2/13/2007 5:50 PMIn a busy Senior year Vong Vang made thetime to earn his Eagle Scout Rank. Vongspent several months building a bird blind thatis currently in use at the Minnesota Arboretumin Chaska. A great deal of planning went intoVong's project and the construction materials alone totaledover $400. Vong plans to attend the University ofMinnesota and study architecture. He currently is amanager at Crown Theatre and has participated inWrestling and Soccer. He is also historian of the NationalHonor Society and active in Asian Club. The Eagle ScoutRank is one of the highest achievements that a youngperson can accomplish.Stephen Jewett '07 Eagle Scout2/13/2007 5:50 PMStephen Jewett recently was honored withhis Eagle Scout award with a projectcalled, Birthday Bags. This project involvedcommunication with lots of people in thecommunity requesting donations of wrappingpaper, gift bags, cake mix, frosting, toys (age appropriate),party favors, matching plates, spoons, forks and anythingelse that would make a birthday great. This projectbenefited the Children's Nursery in greater Minneapolis.The birthday bags are for children who don’t get a chanceto celebrate their birthday. He collected more than 600supplies that made 61 birthday bags. Stephen is also anaccomplished musician playing 9 different instruments andspecializing in synthesizer music like Grillz (ElecktroStyle). Listen to 7 other Jewett classics at our MusicJuke Box.Mr. Czarneski's Class Takes Top Economics Prize2/13/2007 5:45 PMMr. Czarneski's Economics studentscompeted in a University of Minnesota eventon January 10th and argued their points sowell on several economic issues that theycame home with the winning trophy. Clickhere to see pictures of the event.Melissa Vang '07 KARE 11 Academic All Star2/13/2007 5:40 PMWhen Mr. Lee's Art class learned that MelissaVang was selected as a KARE 11 AcademicAll Star the classroom broke into loudapplause. Read the story and see thevideo of why Melissa Vang '07 is such abeloved student by her peers and the staff at PatrickHenry.Minneapolis Kiwanis Recognizes Patrick HenryFantastic Five Seniors1/3/2007 1:20 PMOn Tuesday, December 19th theMinneapolis Kiwanis recognized theaccomplishments of five top academic PatrickHenry Seniors at their Minneapolis Clubluncheon series. In addition to their academicstrengths, these students have with outstanding skill setsincluding: Bryce Ratliff (athletics), Blair White (careerexcellence), Gabrielle White (student government),Boubakar Jalloh (career entrepreneur) and Elly Lee(career excellence). All students are in the process toreceive scholarships from Kiwanis and will return foranother luncheon date on January 9th at the MinneapolisClub.Ms. Ornelas Earns Prestigious Certification1/3/2007 1:15 PMThursday, December 14th was a day ofcelebration at Patrick Henry as we learnedthat Ms. Ornelas earned her National BoardCertification. This is an accomplishment thatis revered in the field of education; it requiresan incredible amount of time and energy and dedication."It was a lot of work, but it really made me a betterteacher."Patrick Henry has more National Board Certifiedteachers than any school in the state. Wow! To learnmore about this achievement and see pictures of our otherstaff who have earned their Board Certification, clickhere.Vu Truong '07 is a National Merit Commended Scholar1/3/2007 1:10 PMVu Truong '07, is an IB diploma candidate. Heparticipates in math team, cross-countryskiing, and was recently named a NationalMerit Commended Scholar. He has beenaccepted to the University of Minnesota andthe University of St Thomas. He plans to study linguisticsand neuroscience.Tim Saxon Jr. '07 and Coach French Win FootballAwards1/3/2007 1:05 PMIn addition to their selection as District playerand Coach of the year, the November 29thMinneapolis Star Tribune also named theCoach French/Tim Saxon as their mostvaluable coach and player on the Star8

Tribune All Metro Team. Tim was also named to theMinnesota Viking All State All Star Team.Please click here for great articles and pictures ofCoach French, and Tim Saxon at the end of seasonbanquet, team awards, etc.Neeyada Santoprieto '08 and Mai Zoua Moua '08Published in COMPAS Anthology1/3/2007 1:00 PMQuick. How many published poets do youknow? Neeyada Santoprieto '08 and MaiZoua Moua '08 have been chosen amongthousands of writers to have their workpublished in the COMPAS Writer's and Artistsin the School Program anthology, The Wind Tells MeStories. Click here to read Neeyada's winningselection. Click here to read Mai Zoua's work.Caroline Stammers, Finalist for District Teacher of theYear1/3/2007 1:00 PMThere are thousands of teachers in theMinneapolis Public Schools. From thatnumber hundreds of nominations wereforwarded to the District Department ofCurriculum and Instruction for a Teacher ofthe Year award. Ten finalists were chosen, including Ms.Stammers, an English teacher here at Patrick Henry. Weare honored to have Ms. Stammers here at Patrick Henry.Three Patriots Lead Farview to City SoccerChampionship1/3/2007 12:55 PMThe Farview soccer team clinched theMinneapolis Parks Soccer League 14udivision in October after defeating Lynnhurst5-2, completing an undefeated regularseason. All but one of the Farview playerscame to the United States in the past two years from theWat Tham Krabok refugee camp in Thailand. OurPatrick Henry reps are bolded. Farview Players, backrow, left to right: Chou Thao, Vong Chai Xiong, VangXiong, Bee Yang, Xeng Yang, Yia Vang, Nou Kou Yang,Shoua Yang. Front row: Nhia Moua, Chen Long Thao,Cha Seng Yang. Farview Coach Blong Yang.Peter Vang '07 interviewed goalie, Chen Long Thao for hisopinions on soccer and life at Patrick Henry. Click here toread the interview and see the team photo enlarged.Al Nolen Jr. '07 Signs Scholarship Offer withUniversity of Minnesota1/3/2007 12:50 PMThe Patrick Henrybasketball program celebrated its 14thmember (in the last 8 years) to sign with aDivision I school when Al Nolen Jr. signedwith the U of M Gophers on November 8th.Former Coach Larry McKenzie noted that it is extremelyrare for three members of a high school team to play onthe same team at the Division I level. Next year Al will joinformer Patrick Henry players, Brandon Smith '05 andLawrence McKenzie '03. In the last eight years 36 playersfrom our program have gone on to play basketball incollege or at a university. Al was also recruited byNorthern Iowa, Indiana State, and Oklahoma. Hisbasketball goal for this year is to win another StateChampionship trophy for Patrick Henry. Click here forpictures of the event.Bryce Ratliff '07, Cross Country Runner Chosen to AllConference Team1/3/2007 12:45 PMBryce Ratliff was recently named on the AllConference Cross Country team. Bryce is thestrongest cross country our school has had inseveral years. The District All ConferenceCross Country team is also the strongest inseveral years, perhaps of all time. Bryce believes his topaccomplishment in Cross Country was running a 17minute 56 second 5K run to finish in first place in theseven team Cambridge-Isanti Cross CountryInvitational. Bryce won over 43 other runners. Just waitwhen you see him run for Track. Congratulations, Bryce!Melissa Vang '07 Chosen KARE 11 Academic All Star1/3/2007 12:05 PMWhen Mr. Lee's Art class learned that MelissaVang was selected as a KARE 11 AcademicAll Star the classroom broke into loudapplause. Read the story and see thevideo of why Melissa Vang '07 is such abeloved student by her peers and the staff at PatrickHenry.Thank You and Congratulations fromDr. KociembaYou’ve had an opportunity to see a few ofthe leaders who have made our first semester somemorable. We really cannot fully celebrate theirsuccess unless we also praise and honor thesuccess of our entire Patrick Henry communitywhich includes the following highlights:2006• Newsweek Magazine Names Patrick Henryin Top 5% of Schools in U.S. May• Chinese delegation of educators visitPatrick Henry Summer School Program—Board of Education Chairman JosephErickson refers to PHHS as “Jewel of theDistrict”. June• PHHS graduated Seniors take 20 of 41Harrington Metro Scholarships inAquatennial Celebration July9

2007• 65 Link Leaders Welcome Incoming Frosh to PHHS, August• 28 New Hmong Immigrants Enroll at PHHS: Four Follow-up Discussions with these studentsshow they are very happy at our school September• 80 Members of ’56 Reunion Tour PHHS, and State that Building and Grounds are Cleaner and inbetter shape than in 1956, September• Morgan Avenue neighbors request that our engineers are publicly thanked and praised on outdoormarquee for cleanliness efforts on school and neighborhood grounds Sept.• Carlson School of Management begins full time collaboration with PHHS frosh with promise offull scholarships for 30 in class of ‘2010 September• 1 st Parent/Teacher Conference; Luoma family begins 4 th generation of enrollment Oct.• PHHS Hosts Dept of Transportation Science Technology Engineering and MathematicsConference. Boubakar Jalloh ‘07 is keynote speaker.• Mr. Buzza and Choir begin unique collaboration with Minnesota Chorale, November• Secretary of State Honors PHHS for Record Student Participation in Election Oversight, November• PHHS chosen for NASA Astronaut presentation, December• PHHS Debate Team finishes Inaugural Season with 2 nd place alternate position, Dec.• Stefan Marbury rewards PHHS Men’s’ and Women’s basketball teams with tennis shoes aftergetting to know players in September shoot-around, December• Patrick Henry 10 th graders had the best writing test scores in 6 years on the Minnesota BasicStandards Test in Writing• 133 scholarships were awarded to seniors• Patrick Henry 10 th graders in the “All School” category made annual yearly progress in reading.Patrick Henry 10 th graders also beat the District and State Reading Proficiency average in thefollowing categories: African American students, Asian students, Caucasian students, and studentswho qualify for free and reduced lunches (75% of all students)• Admission Possible Publishes Update on Record Number of participants in Program, January• Patriot Wrestlers Win North Side Wrestling Tournament for first time in at least 20 years, January• Patrick Henry Qualifies Four for Minnesota Teen Poetry Slam Team and establishes PHHS asLeader in Minnesota Spoken Word artistry, January• Dr. Kociemba outlines Mediation strategy to reduce fighting to Staff, Parents, and Students.Preliminary data shows behavior suspensions and referrals markedly decreased, January• Patrick Henry Web site sets record of 500 unique visitors in one 24 hour time period, February• Patrick Henry notified that they won the Minneapolis Public Schools Quality Performance Award• Patrick Henry band placed second in the Anoka Halloween Festival• The number of behavioral referrals on students has been reduced by over 50% this year. Thenumber of serious suspensions such as fighting, assaults and defiant behavior is significantly lowerthis year compared to last year.• 617 students qualified for the A and B Honor Roll during first quarter of the 2006-07 school year:9 th grade – 158 students, 10 th grade – 151 students, 11 th grade – 165 students, 12 th grade – 143students.Thank you and Congratulations to all!Dr. Kociemba10