Homestead High School Alumni Newsletter | Monday, April 4, 2022 | Vol. 10
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Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Andrew Braun
๏ปฟClass of '96
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Dr. Andrew Braun wears several hats: Among Professor, Researcher, and Academic Pulmonary Physician at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Dr. Braun is also a proud 1996 Alumnus of Homestead High School. Thank you to Dr. Braun for taking a bit of time away from his important work in the area of adult cystic fibrosis treatment to answer a few questions for this month's Alumni Spotlight.
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Homestead High School Revalidated as an AVID National Demonstration School |
The Mequon-Thiensville School District is proud to announce that Homestead High School has received revalidation as a National Demonstration School by AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), a nonprofit organization that provides K-12 educators with proven, research-based strategies to accelerate student performance through engaging, rigorous, and student-centered learning environments so that all students across the campus succeed in college, careers, and life. AVID is implemented in more than 7,000 schools in 47 states across the U.S., impacting more than 2 million students in grades Kโ12 and postsecondary institutions.
Homestead joins approximately 200 other AVID National Demonstration Schools including Steffen Middle School, which was designated as a National Demonstration School in 2021. National Demonstration School validation is currently underway at Lake Shore Middle School during the 2021-2022 school year.
AVID National Demonstration Schools are considered to be centers of exceptional teaching and learning that serve as a model of a highly-evolved AVID system for other schools interested in learning about the AVID College Readiness System. AVID National Demonstration Schools, such as Homestead, clearly demonstrate an ongoing pursuit of excellence through rigor and high expectations. After receiving the original designation, National Demonstration Schools maintain their status for three school years upon which they are eligible to renew their status.
โThe faculty at Homestead deserve this recognition,โ said Trina Hayden, AVID District Director. โThey collectively share an unwavering commitment to high-quality instruction grounded in meeting the needs of each student. It is fundamental to who they are as educators and as a district, we are very proud that other schools across the country have the opportunity to continue to learn from Homestead.โ
โIt is a tremendous honor to be again selected as a National Demonstration School, and we are proud of our AVID program and our school as a whole,โ said Eric Ebert, Homestead principal. โThe use of AVID strategies schoolwide has positively impacted students and staff, and we continue to see a more engaged and college-ready student body.โ
MTSD began implementing AVID in 2011 at the high school level and since 2015, has implemented AVID throughout all its schools, making it the first district in Wisconsin to be an AVID Districtwide system. To learn more about AVID, visit: www.avid.org/
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Celebrating the Outstanding Achievements of Our Current Mighty Highlanders |
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Annie Brown - 2022 Wisconsin Journalist of the Year
HHS senior Annie Brown has been selected as the 2022 Wisconsin Journalist of the Year by the Wisconsin Journalism Education Association (WJEA). This distinctive honor makes Annie eligible for the National Journalist of the Year competition, which will take place in early April. In recognition of this state achievement, Annie will receive a special certificate and a $1,000 scholarship to the college or university of her choice.
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Adam Garsha, Jacob Schmidman, Eric Wan, Ethan Wang - MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge Finalists
Homestead High School is proud to announce that a team of four seniors finished 6th out of 612 participating teams from across the United States and United Kingdom in the MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge. Adam Garsha, Jacob Schmidman, Eric Wan, and Ethan Wang are now invited to New York City for the final presentation to a panel on April 25th to compete for team scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $20,000. Additionally, Homestead High School will receive a $500 prize.
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Homestead Forensics Speakers Qualify for Nationals
Homestead students Blair Martin, Anne Brown, Mary Bridget Jones, Parn Chaiyasat, and Helena Zhao, and Sanjana Vasireddy qualified for the national forensics competition in the areas of oratory, oratorical declamation, and duo interpretation. The group will head to Washington D.C. later this spring to compete.
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Career Opportunities at MTSD |
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Two administrative opportunities are available with the Mequon-Thiensville School District for the 2022-2023 school year! MTSD is characterized by excellence in everything we do. Our employees don't just create an environment for students to learn - they ignite each students' potential. We embrace a growth mindset and an understanding that there is no limit to learning. We value the diversity of the people in our school community and their ideas in order to prepare each child for a life of infinite possibilities.
We invite you to learn more and apply for one of these two exciting opportunities in the Mequon-Thiensville School District!
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Mentorship Opportunities at MTSD |
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The Mequon-Thiensville School District operates a robust Academic & Career Planning program for our students in grades 6-12. As part of this program, we offer Coffee with a Career Mentor and Career Path Series. The purpose of these series is to provide students with opportunities to interact with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and occupations. They also help students understand and draw connections between what they are currently learning in school and their future career identity. |
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Happy 90th Birthday to Joan Hansen (Calabresa)! |
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Mrs. Joan Hansen (formerly Joan Calabresa) was a member of the first faculty, called the "Ship Launchers," of Homestead High School in 1959 and served there for 30 years. She started as a home economics teacher and eventually became a guidance counselor at Homestead in 1967, later serving as Head of Admissions at Homestead to help students planning to attend college. Mrs. Hansen recently celebrated her 90th birthday! Anyone with fond memories of Mrs. Hansen is welcome to send a birthday greeting or well wish to:
communications@mtsd.k12.wi.us - she would love to hear from any former students or colleagues!
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MTSD Board of Education - Office Hours |
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Are you a resident of Mequon or Thiensville? Consider attending the Board of Education's next Office Hours on Tuesday, May 24 at 7 p.m. in the Egelhoff Community Room (located at the MTSD District Office, 5000 W. Mequon Rd.) Office Hours are a great opportunity to ask questions about school board operations and responsibilities, find out what's going on in the district, or provide feedback in a more relaxed setting than during our Regular Business Meetings. Feel free to drop in at any time during the hour-long session.
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Senior Portraits over the last 60 years. |
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Spend the evening at the Theater! Come out to the HHS production of " The Secret in the Wings" by Mary Zimmerman. April 29 & 30 at 7:00 p.m. or a May 1 matinee at 1:00 p.m. Tickets are available online here. |
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Spring/Summer Recreation Department Activities |
Are you still a Mequon-Thiensville local? Consider signing up for some of the excellent recreation programming through the Mequon-Thiensville Recreation Department! There are lots of fun and educational opportunities for adults and children alike. Take a look at the offerings and register for a class by clicking here.
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Class of 1980 Reunion
What: "40th (42nd) Reunion"
Where. Zarletti's - Mequon
When: June 24 & 25, 2022
For more information:
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