DPHS Community Member,
This Monday, April 24 our Panthers will move into a busy testing period beginning with seniors taking their course final exams (CFE). Below you will find the modified bell schedule which will be in effect every day this week except for Wednesday which will be a regular "short Wednesday." Please be sure to read the testing segment below for upcoming dates plus some important reminders.
This week we continue to highlight more Panther success stories, but have also elaborated the segment with important information for seniors. If you are a senior or have a student approaching graduation, please look this information over closely. We want these final weeks for our seniors to run as smoothly as possible leading up to graduation on May 26.
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Cross country/track and field athlete Hannah Claytor signing her letter of intent to Oral Roberts University |
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Cross country/track and field athlete Syhion “Sy” Washington signing his letter of intent to University of North Florida |
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Volleyball player Maysie Malinaric signing her letter of intent to Hobart & William Smith Colleges |
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Boys Volleyball player Toulmin “Quad” Williams IV signing his letter of intent to Central State University |
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Track and Field athletes Syhion “Sy” Washington (University of North Florida) and Aaliyah Blot (St. Thomas University) with Doc before signing their letters of intent |
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Football player Nathan Burke after signing to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) |
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A pair of our Student Council representatives with the snack cart they wheeled to every classroom during 5th period on Friday. This was just one of several efforts they made during a wonderful StuCo-led Teacher Appreciation Week to recognize our amazing DP educators as we approach the final five weeks of school. Please see StuCo's success story below! |
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Thank you very much to our StuCo representatives for all the effort they put into Teacher Appreciation Week. As a reminder to our DP families, if there is a faculty member or staff member that in your opinion has done an extraordinary job this year, kindly take a moment to email them or send them a note. Coming from the community, messages like that are very powerful and mean a great deal.
Thank you for reading. Enjoy your week!
DP Panthers—Never Less Than The Best
Jackie Ramsey
Principal
Pictured very top and above: On Wednesday, April 12th we held our second Athletic Signing Day of the year during A lunch. Congratulations to all of the athletes, their families and their coaches on this tremendous honor. You are all truly Never Less than the Best!
Cross Country/ Track & Field (Fountain/Bo Jack)
● Aaliyah Blot – St. Thomas University
● Hannah Claytor - Oral Roberts University
● Syhion “Sy” Washington – University of North Florida
Football (Wells)
● Nathan Burke – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
● Jimez Hamilton – University of Central Florida (was unable to attend but was still honored)
Softball (Jobust)
● Taylor Santiago – St. Thomas University
Boys Volleyball (Del Rossi)
● Toulmin “Quad” Williams IV – Central State University
Girls Volleyball (Loftus)
● Maysie Malinaric – Hobart & William Smith Colleges
Back row, left to right: Nathan Burke, Syhion “Sy” Washington, Athletic Director McHale, Toulmin “Quad” Williams IV, Principal Ramsey
Front row, left to right: Hannah Claytor, Aaliyah Blot, Taylor Santiago, Maysie Malinaric
* ** Thank you to Yearbook teacher Mrs. Schellhammer for the great photos!
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Superintendent Maria Vazquez talks about the recent gun violence in our community and how our schools are safe places for our students, staff and families. |
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Apr. 24-26: Pantherette Clinic & Tryouts, 2:30-5:00pm
Apr. 24: Modified Bell Schedule
Apr. 24: Manicure Monday, 2:30-3:30pm, meet in room 3-112
Apr. 25: Modified Bell Schedule
Apr. 26: Deadline for Social Media Summer Internship application & resume
Apr. 27: Modified Bell Schedule
Apr. 27: Valencia Dual Enrollment Senior Night (Virtual), 6:00-7:30pm
Apr. 28: Modified Bell Schedule
Apr. 28: IT/Cybersecurity Career Expo - OTC Avalon Campus, 8:00am-1:30pm
Apr. 28: Grad Bash
Apr. 29: OCPS Top Talent Matinee Show, 2:00pm
May 01-19: AP Exams
May 01: 9th & 10th FAST
May 03: No early release on this Wednesday (testing)
May 10: No early release on this Wednesday (hurricane make-up)
May 12: Last day for Seniors and Senior Checkout
May 17: SunRidge Elementary invite to our DP SunRidge alum Seniors, 2:30pm
May 17: Mandatory graduation rehearsal, 8:00am
May 26: Graduation ceremony at the Amway Center
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DP Partner in Education of the Week:
7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
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Testing reminders and this week's revised bell schedule:
Students! There is a LOT of testing coming up these next few weeks that affects all grade levels. Please make sure you are checking your student email for information from Ms. DeNoon and administration.
The night before your exams please make sure you are getting a good night’s sleep and bringing your SCHOOL computer and charger with you (for digital testing), #2 pencils for AP testing as well as snacks and drinks for ALL testing!
Please see below for the bell schedule for this upcoming week, due to senior CFE’s:
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*** Wednesday, April 26th is a normal, short Wednesday. *** |
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Early Pick Up or Dismissal from School
● Adult/s on emergency contact must physically sign out students with a valid ID.
● The student must still check out through the front office and receive a BLUE pass.
● A student driver with an approved student parking decal may transport siblings with parent written permission.
● Students who are 18 years or older cannot sign themselves out for an appointment and/or illness.
● A student driver will not be allowed to take a friend.
● Students cannot be checked out after 1:45 PM. (M - F) or 12:40 PM (Early Wednesday).
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Student Drop Offs
● Panther Parents! Please be cautious when dropping your students off in the morning and pay attention to anyone directing traffic. In addition, please DO NOT drop your students off on Turkey Lake Rd. as this is extremely unsafe. Instead, please use the designated student drop off loop.
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Cap & Gown Portraits:
Cap & Gown portraits are now available to view and purchase through CADY!
Celebrate this special achievement. Click below to order now!
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Senior Year-End FAQ:
● When is graduation?
- Friday, May 26 at 8:30 AM. Students must check in by 7:15
- (much of the information below will be shared at rehearsal)
● When is graduation rehearsal?
- Wednesday, May 17 at 8:00 AM.
- Rehearsal is MANDATORY
- Students must arrive by 7:45 AM
- Park in the GEICO garage
- Enter through the loading dock entrance at Division and South Streets
● How many tickets will each student receive?
- Zero!… we offer a ticketless ceremony, Bring as many people as you wish ☺️
● Where/how much is parking?
- Students and family members should park in the GEICO garage. (fee – if any - TBA)
● Is there handicap access?
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There is handicap parking, elevator access, and specified handicap seating. Just ask an Amway usher for assistance.
● When/Where can we buy/pick up our cap and gown and/or just purchase a tassel for the class of 2023?
- Cap and Gown distribution and sales will take place on May 12.
- Students who pre-ordered will be invited to pick up their cap & gown packages between 7:30 and 9AM. Those who still need to purchase can do so after senior breakfast.
● Senior Checkout Process:
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Students must meet with Ms. Loftus (Coach Lo) to receive their “passport." She will ensure that students have completed their FAFSA, FFAA and senior survey. Students will then need to meet with their counselors to ensure they have met graduation requirements AND return their school issued textbooks and devices. Staff members will sign students’ passports at each station. Students must receive signatures for each station to “officially” check out.
● Other end of the year senior info:
- Senior Breakfast: Friday, May 12 at 9:30 AM. Students must complete their checkout passport to attend
- Senior Drive Through and Senior Sunset: Friday, May 12 (time TBA)
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Class Photo:
The official Class of 2023 photo is now in! To order your copy, visit GradImages
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Announcements & Reminders |
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CIS, Imam Tariq, and the Mosque Family |
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Left to right: Nasir Johnson, Olivia Cadiz, Neha Jain, Maya Lis, Vrajesh Patel |
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Post 9/11, Imam Tariq and the mosque family have worked relentlessly to bring different communities together in Central Florid to better understand one another and work together to benefit humanity. CIS visits the mosque during their sophomore year "Religious Places of Worship" field trip when they also visit the Buddhist Temple and Hindu Mandir.
Iftar dinner at the mosque includes all faiths and non-Muslims community partners to come and share positivity during the hour before the breaking of Ramadan Fast. DP students and families attended the dinner on April 14-15 and shared their thoughts on the importance of eradicating Islamophobia and supporting Holocaust Education. The message of being an upstander was a common thread throughout the night. A special thank you to the Jama Masjid for bringing all walks of life together and the invitation to Ramadan dinner!
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Congratulations to Arden Yu, a high-performing VPA Magnet & AP Studio Art student, who will have his work on display in the Orlando Museum of Art - Peggy Crosby Student Gallery Exhibition 2.
Arden Yu's Piece is titled: "Farmer Joe's Smile" The mixed media piece was created using graphite pencil and colored pencil on tone paper.
** Exhibition 2 Dates: April 11th through June 18th 2023. Come out to OMA and enjoy!
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Each year the Peggy Crosby Student Gallery exhibits the best work from young artists’ artwork from Seminole County Public Schools, Orange County Public Schools, and The School District of Osceola, as well as a special collection of artworks from our very own Summer Art Programs. The Peggy Crosby Student Gallery is free to the public and opens during museum hours.
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2023 Dalí Student Surrealist Art Exhibit
Congratulations to the following DP Panther Artists for being accepted, or making the runner up list, to the “2023 Dalí Student Surrealist Art Exhibit,” running May 13 – August 20. The organization received 422 submissions from 93 Florida schools and four DP students were either accepted or made it as runner ups!
Accepted Work!
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Title: Fortune Favors The Few
Student name: Emily Wood, senior
Material: Acrylic
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2023 Statewide SSAE 100 “Waiting List” Works for Runners-Up Gallery: |
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Title: Ticking Sand
Student name: Skyla Gronigan, senior
Material: Acrylic
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Title: Light The Way
Student name: Emily Wood, senior
Material: Acrylic
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Title: The Key to My Mind
Student name: Aleeza Sheik, junior
Material: Charcoal
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Title: Run Away
Student name: Emily Wood, senior
Material: Mixed Media Painting
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Skyla Gronigan's Digital Artwork Titled, "Parvatis Prance" was selected for this year's 2023 OCAC Asian-Inspired Art Contest and Exhibition.* |
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* The Orange County Asian Committee is calling for Central Florida artists to participate in the Asian Inspired art contest. Selected artwork will be showcased during the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration in May. The artwork will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners on May 2, 2023, at the Orange County Administration Building, 201 S. Rosalind Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801. An awards ceremony will be held at 5:30 pm on Friday, May 19, 2023. |
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Five Panthers part of the Celebration of the Arts Showcase |
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DP students, Alexandria Adrien, Mackenzie Gladney, Samantha Leonard, Ryan Bacon and Nathan Clarke participated in the Celebration of Arts Showcase presented by the Orlando Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. The Links, as part of their Artist Noir program, showcase local high school talents through visual artistry an performing arts. Alexandra, Ryan and Samantha presented award winning artistry while Nathan performed a saxophone piece by composer William Grant Still and Mackenzie delighted us with her vocals, signing the late Whitney Houston's, The Greatest Love of All.
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Counselor Newsletter
April 2023
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Weekly update by Mrs. Ewing, DP College and Career Specialist |
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Please congratulate these seniors who have been accepted into the following colleges and universities over the last few weeks! Seniors, if you have been accepted to any college or university (even if you do not want to be featured) please fill out this google form: https://forms.gle/JRnMhbUK4gn19pKm7
● Mariano Cabrera Gutierrez: UCF and Loyola University of Chicago
● Kaytee Ortiz Gonzalez: University of South Florida and Florida International University
● Isabella Gissy: University of Florida
● Alix Angulo Rosero: Marymount Manhattan College
● Eric Jackson: University of Arizona
● Kieran Connolly: Grand Canyon University, Transylvania University, St.Marys University
● Taylor LaPage: Florida State University, University of Florida, University of Central Florida, Texas A&M University, Hawaii Pacific University, Northern Illinois University, University of Missouri, University of South Florida, Michigan State University, University of Tennessee Knoxville. Waitlisted to Colgate University and College of William and Mary.
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Dual Enrollment Senior Night (April 27): |
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DP Class of 2023 SunRidge Elementary Alum Celebration: |
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Westbrooke Elementary DP Graduate Meet and Greet: |
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IT/Cybersecurity Expo (April 28):
CTE is hosting an IT Expo on April 28th for graduating seniors interested in careers in technology – cybersecurity, FBI, graphic design, etc. Sign up using this link IT Expo 2023.xlsx
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Summer Job Opportunity (application deadline April 26): |
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Education Pays: A final reminder for our Class of 2023
Four times per year, the U.S. Department of Labor - Bureau of Labor Statistics, publishes their quarterly report on median weekly earning by educational attainment. Their report for the first quarter of 2023 came out this past Tuesday, April 18. What they found is not surprising as the pattern has not changed since they began their reporting decades ago. Overall, and right through U.S. economic recessions, those with higher levels of education took home the larger paychecks.
Weekly earnings for the 2023 first quarter: Less than a high school diploma = $682; High school graduates, no college = $884; Some college or associate degree = $995; and Bachelor's degree and higher = $1,621 (Bachelor's degree only = $1,488).
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Footnote for DP Seniors: The chart shows quarterly results since the start of the 21st century. Other factors will naturally come into play such as the type of industry you work in, your geographic location, experience on the job, your employer's performance/profitability, etc. but overall, the pattern has always held up in the USA. Education and income levels are closely related.
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Looking for help in one of your core classes? See below for a list of tutoring opportunities! |
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AP students! Looking for tutoring specifically for your classes? See below for dates and times! |
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Manicure Monday:
Do you need community service hours for Bright Futures? Manicure Monday is every Monday after school from 2:30-3:30. Head to room 3-112 to help clean up the different areas around campus. You will receive one hour every day that you go. Make sure to submit a proposal to your guidance counselor first, and to bring your community service log form. We hope to see you there!
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Election Results:
Our new class and student body officers are in! Congratulations to everyone who ran, and a special congratulations to each of those who won a position. Here are your officers for the 2023-2024 school year:
Student Council Officers:
- President: Camille Espinos
- Vice President: Oliver Plumb
- Secretary: Caitlin Causey
- Treasurer: Charles Plumb
- Historian: Emily Garcia
- Junior Ambassador: Destiny Pamblanco
- Sophomore Ambassador: Jamelia McKenzie
Class Officers:
Seniors (class of 2024)
- President: Milani Ellis
- Vice President: Jainya Paul
- Secretary: Symone Ham
- Historian: Page Moffett
Juniors (class of 2025)
- President: Illy Jabry
- Vice President: Manuella Trajano
- Secretary: Hailey Hao
- Historian: Lucca Bertucelli Loureiro
Sophomores (class of 2026)
- President: Paola Castillo
- Vice President: Olivia Salmon
Teacher Appreciation Week:
- On the week of the 17th through the 21st, Student Council celebrated our teachers and staff through our annual Teacher Appreciation Week. On Monday, faculty was greeted with breakfast to start off the morning. On Wednesday we held an after-school restaurant style luncheon in the South Campus cafeteria served by StuCo members. Plus, we had many other surprises throughout the week!
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Above: Teacher appreciation breakfast |
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Below: Teacher appreciation luncheon images |
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One of the other surprise gifts from this week! |
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This Week in Panther Athletics: |
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SPRING SPORTS
For all futures updates concerning DP Athletics, please monitor our Instagram, twitter and our athletic website for all updates.
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DPHS —Never Less Than The Best!
Ms. Ramsey, Principal
Dr. Phillips High School
Sunday, April 23, 2023
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Dr. Phillips High School
6500 Turkey Lake Road,
Orlando, FL 32819
Phone 407-355-3200
Fax 407-355-3288
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