DPHS Community Member,
Decisions. Decisions.
Off and on since we began the school year, I have reminded our community about the many varieties of high-end entertainment made available by DP at very nominal cost. The month of December brings this message to the fore as you, and your family, have some difficult entertainment decisions to make whether it be in the way of athletics or the performing arts. For instance, our boys basketball team opened the 2023-2024 season with an incredible start vs. formidable opposition while our award winning performing arts students have several exciting seasonal events occurring all within a few days. Most central Florida households, and businesses, are feeling the bite of inflation. Therefore, this holiday season if you are looking for real value delivered by some incredibly talented young adults, you are definitely at the right place.
I hope this Panther Post edition finds you having enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving and that your December is off to a great start. Thank you for reading.
DP Panthers—Never Less Than The Best!
Jackie Ramsey
Principal
Pictured at the top of this issue: The Frosty magnet dancers with ESE students in the dance studio for a costume run prior to the Winter Wonderland concert week when we return from break. The pre-K kids look ready!!
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Panther Spotlight
DP Dance students shine over the Thanksgiving break.
Bravo Panthers!!
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Valeria Perez (2023 1st Runner Up Florida Dance Masters Miss Teen), Ms. Follensbee, and Andre Roche (2023 Florida Dance Masters Mr. Teen) |
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Chloe Leon (9th grade), Kemarae Mayers (9th grade), Emma Brady-Fitzpatrick (9th grade), Michaela McCutchen (12th grade), Andre Roche (10th grade) and Valeria Perez (11th grade) participated in 3 days of master classes in ballet, tap, contemporary, hip hop, and ballroom with teachers from all over the country.
Two dancers competed in solo competitions on Friday evening. Valeria Perez won 1st runner up for FDM Miss Teen and Andre Roche won the title of FDM Mr. Teen 2023.
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Our five participating students with Ms. Follensbee at the Formal Gala. |
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Saturday evening was the Formal Gala with Scholarship Awards where Kemarae Mayers received an Honorable Mention, Andre won the top Modern Scholarship, and Valeria won 3rd runner up for Overall Scholarship.
In addition, Valeria was given a full scholarship to the FDM Breakout Convention in April, as well as a full scholarship to the NRG Dance Convention of her choice.
Congrats to all the dancers for their 3 days of learning over the break!
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DP Partner in Education
Nothing Bundt Cakes, Sand Lake Road
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7339 W Sand Lake Rd Suite 418, Orlando, FL 32819
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Winter Orchestra Concert (Dec. 5): |
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A (kind of) Sad Love Story (Dec. 7-10): |
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The Theatre Magnet is proud to present the play A (kind of) Sad Love Story. After 7 years of having what seemed to be the perfect relationship Emily left Andrew. Andrew wasn’t sure why Emily did it. Emily wasn’t quite sure either. All she knew was that it needed to happen. As Andrew frantically works to find a way to fix his relationship, Emily tries to figure out why it was that she left him in the first place. A (kind of) a Sad Love Story is the bittersweet story of a stagnant relationship between two twenty-somethings who, in order to move on with their lives, must first break each other's heart.
Showtimes: December 7 – 9 at 7:00 PM, and December 10 at 3:00 PM in the Studio Theatre (black box). Tickets on sale at www.teachtix.com/dphs
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Words of Good Cheer (Dec. 7): |
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Celebration of Dance (Dec. 12): |
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Stuffed animal donations for the Orlando Day Nursery children: |
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Winter Ball 2024 is coming soon! |
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These are the requirements for attendance and keep an eye out for ticket pricing and more information coming soon! If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Corbin at mason.corbin@ocps.net
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Key Dates in this Issue
Sports found under 'Panther Athletics'
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Dec. 4: Manicure Monday (earn 1 hour of community service)
Dec. 5-7: StuCo's Hawaii Information Booth open (info. about Maui's distressed families and the environment)
Dec. 5: Winter Orchestra Concert, 7:00pm - TICKETS
Dec. 6: On Wed. & Fri. during Dec. (A & B lunches) hot cocoa packs on sale for $1 (includes cup, hot cocoa mix, and a candy cane)
Dec. 7: Words of Good Cheer, 7:00pm - TICKETS
Dec. 8: Last day of StuCo's Feminine Hygiene Drive
Dec. 8: Last day of StuCo's Toys for Tots campaign
Dec. 7-10: Theatre performance of "A (Kind of) Sad Love Story" - TICKETS
Dec. 11: Manicure Monday (earn 1 hour of community service)
Dec. 11-15: Candy Cane Grams (During A & B lunches)
Dec. 12: HSA dance signup deadline
Dec. 12: Water Polo interest meeting after school in room 3-206
Dec. 12: Celebration of Dance performance, 7:00pm - TICKETS
Dec. 12: ESports Spring Season interest meeting in room 23-201
Dec. 25-Jan. 5 : Winter Break
Dec. 29: Deadline for Yearbook Senior Recognition Ads
Jan. 8: Student Holiday/Teacher Workday
Jan. 9: Classes resume - Start of Quarter 3 and Semester 2
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As we enter the winter season in central Florida, we will experience bouts of cold weather as we just did. A few students at DP have been wearing blankets as an alternative to hoodies and sweatshirts. We do have a rule which asks students to keep their blankets at home and opt to bundle up instead. This rule, like most that we have in place, boils down to a matter of student safety.
Please remind your student that due to being a fire and trip hazard, blankets are not allowed on school campus. A staff member will first give a warning to put away and not bring back. If the student refuses, the blanket will be stored in building 700 (Discipline Office) for students to pick up after school.
Campus safety is our #1 daily priority at DP and the No Blankets Rule supports this goal. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Panther Happenings Around Campus . . . |
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Students Alexandria & Paola collecting cans of food to donate for Thanksgiving,
on behalf of Student Council.
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Above and Below:
A group of Dr. Phillips' exceptional students are taking part in Mrs. Fleming's United States History class. We've worked together to learn about the Mexican-American War and the Civil War. With the help of adaptive technology, students fully participate in class. This experience has been beneficial for all of the students involved.
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Club & Organization Feature
China Care Club
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● You asked for it, and we are providing it.
● Prom payment plans will be available starting today until March 31, 2024.
● We know that the end of year celebrations can be expensive, that's why we have payment plan options.
● Make sure you get a form from Ms. Diaz in 3-103 during A or B lunch if you don't already have one.
● You can pay in full at any time before 3/31/24 if you like.
● Prices start at $99
● DPHS Student Requirements:
- must have at least a 2.0 GPA
- must have not received a level 3 or 4 referral this school year (if you are unsure, ask your grade level dean)
- by April 1, have $0 in obligations (these can be checked in the Media Center)
Payment link:
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Panther Artwork
The Rain Barrel Project
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"DPHS Rain Barrels Supporting a Great Cause: Water Conservation"
We are excited to have double the interest this year in creating and designing not just one Rain Barrel for Orange County Utilities, but TWO Rain Barrels! As well as SIX beautifully rendered 2D Artworks supporting the water conservation cause! Please wish our Art Students good luck in this competition! We will know results of this competition during the Spring Semester.
ABOUT THE PROJECT:
The Orange County Utilities Water Division works with local schools every year to host a Water Conservation Calendar Contest. Students, working in groups of up to four per team, are challenged to create artwork on a rain barrel and 2D artwork to be considered for the calendar publication promoting the importance of water conservation in their daily routines. The winning artwork is featured in the Orange County Utilities Water Conservation Calendar. Selected winning entries will represent Orange County in the statewide American Water Works Association’s Drop Savers Calendar Contest.
HOW ARE AWARDS DETERMINED:
The winning artwork and the names of the students, schools, principals, and coordinating art instructors will be published in the 2024 Water Conservation Calendar. Student winners will receive a plaque for their winning artwork. Thirteen barrels will be selected as winners, and photos will be published in the 2024 Water Conservation Calendar. Winning artwork may also be posted to social media or highlighted in traditional media stories.
BASIS FOR JUDGING:
All painted barrels will be judged based on:
● Originality
● Artistic skill
● Creation of a positive water conservation message/slogan
● Suitability for reproduction in the calendar
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Top Left: Alisa Andrievskaya, 10th grade
Middle Left: Reina Vazquez, 10th grade
Bottom Left: Elle Mangin, 10th grade
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Top Right: Jovany Dera, 9th grade
Middle Right: Gabriella Leon, 10th grade
Bottom Right: Jamania Colo, 9th grade
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TEAM 1 - Theme: FL Everglades
● Meika Melius, 10th grade
● Alisa Andrievskaya, 10th grade
● Elaina Dionisio, 10th grade
● Miguel Urdaneta Mendoza, 12th grade
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TEAM 2 - Theme: Water Conservation
● Mike Charitable, 12th grade
● Davar Presley, 10th grade
● Arden Yu, 12th grade
● Elle Mangin, 10th grade
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College and Career
From Mrs. Loftus Ewing, College and Career Counselor
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Parents!
We need your help!
The College and Career Center is looking for local volunteers to come to campus and share their unique career experiences! Ms. Ewing with be hosting career lunches, where students are invited to hear from YOU regarding your experience in your career! Different career backgrounds are welcomed but high priority is needed from nurses, lawyers, doctors, real estate agents, accountants, entrepreneurs, and others! If you are interested, please reach out to Ms. Ewing via email Emily.Loftus@ocps.net
College Acceptances
Please join us in congratulating the following seniors who have been admitted into college or university already! Seniors, if you have been accepted please fill out this google form, even if you do not want to be featured in the Panther Post https://forms.gle/4EsovqShZfxetsKN9
● Hayden Denmark: UCF, FAU, UNF
● Michayla Grant: Stetson University
● Taylor Harris: University of Alabama and Mercer University
● Lyse Garilus: University of West Florida, Stetson University and Jacksonville University
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OTC Dual Enrollment applications are open: |
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Community Support Request:
Quarter 2 Academic Celebration
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This Week in Panther Athletics: |
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Second-year Dr. Phillips boys basketball coach Antonio Cunningham instructs players during a time out in the Panthers 58-57 victory against Mainland in a Wednesday night quarterfinal in the Rotary Tip-Off Classic at Winter Park High School. (Buddy Collings/Orlando Sentinel).
Excerpt from the Orlando Sentinel story by Buddy Collings:
After a dismal 2022-23 boys basketball record by Dr. Phillips standards, Panthers senior Kalleal “KJ” Jones believes his team is in for a “way better season” this time around.
Thanks to his last-second heroics on Wednesday night, DP is moving in that direction. Jones, a 6-foot-4 senior wing, made the winning shot to give his team a 58-57 victory against state-ranked Daytona Beach Mainland in the opening game of the Rotary Tip-Off Classic at Winter Park High School.
Mainland, No. 3 in SourceHoops’ Class 5A preseason rankings, rallied from down 56-49 in the final 80 seconds to go ahead 57-56 on a 3-pointer by junior guard Seven Simmons with 4.6 seconds to go.
Second-year DP coach Antonio Cunningham called a timeout and called Jones’ number. The Panthers (2-0) threw from the baseline long to Jones, who caught the ball outside the 3-point line on the right wing. Two defenders moved to trap but Jones used three dribbles to create just enough space for a 14-foot jumper that beat the buzzer and dealt Mainland (3-1) its first loss.
Dr. Phillips’ bench emptied as players ran onto the court in a celebration that looked as joyous as those seen after the many district and region championship victories.
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Water Polo Interest Meeting (Dec. 12): |
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ESports Interest Meeting (Dec. 12): |
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* DP boys and girls tennis tryouts will start Tuesday, January 16th, 2024 at the tennis courts behind Building 23.
* Girls tryouts will be on Tuesday (1/16/24) and Thursday (1/18/24) from 2:30 to 4 pm.
* Boys tryouts will be on Wednesday (1/17/24) from 1:30-3 pm and Friday (1/19/24) from 2:30 to 4pm.
* Players should bring their own racquets and gear to compete in short format matches (best of 2 or 3 games).
* To participate in tryouts you must submit online your Physical and ECG by January 5th, 2024.
* Top 5 players on each team (8-10 players) will be Varsity starters.
* Practices will be Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30-4 pm and Wednesdays 1:30-3 pm at the tennis courts behind Building 23 except on match days.
* Matches against other schools start February 7th, 2024. So, far we have 10 matches scheduled. The full schedule will be posted within the next few weeks.
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2023-24 Dr. Phillips HS Winter Sports Tryout Dates, Contacts, and Eligibility Requirements:
1. YOU are required to have a physical and ECG certification on file before you can try out for ANY sport.
2. Please make sure that your physical packet is submitted online 48 hours prior to tryouts.
3. Forms and instructions are listed on our website, under the more tab and on our Instagram @panterzonedphs in the link tree in the bio. 6. All students must have at least a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher to participate.
7. Contact your Head Coach to confirm all tryout dates, times, location and/or requirements.
8. For all future updates concerning DP Athletics, please monitor our twitter, Instagram and our athletic website for all updates.
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Superintendent's Weekly Message: |
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Students being connected at school can make a big impact on how successful they are academically, socially, and mentally. On this week's "Mondays with Maria," Dr. Vazquez is joined by two Boone High School seniors to talk about the barriers some students face when it comes to participating in school events and how they are working to help more students get involved.
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DPHS —Never Less Than The Best!
Ms. Ramsey, Principal
Dr. Phillips High School
Sunday, December 3, 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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