William R. Boone High School Community Brief
Monday, November 20, 2023
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Boone High School Community Member,
Thanksgiving break begins Monday, November 20th. It is with a tremendous amount of gratitude that I wish each of our Boone students, families, staff, and community members a wonderful Thanksgiving. Whether you are planning events with loved ones here, traveling to visit friends or family, or simply taking this time to slow down, I hope you enjoy yourself and one another. Once we return on Monday, November 27th we will enter a very busy few weeks, so have a safe and restful holiday.
Forever Brave,
Dr. Maestre
Principal
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Thanksgiving Break (Nov. 20-24): |
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Help with College Financial Aid (Nov. 29): |
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If you have college plans, please make every effort to attend this special event.
~ Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
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PTSO: Volunteerism and Donation Opportunities |
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The Senior Breakfast is on Wednesday, December 6th at 7:00am. We are in need of donations and volunteers in order for this event to be successful. If you prefer to make a monetary donation instead you can drop cash or check off at the front desk or donate online using the link below:
The BHS Honors Breakfast celebrates students with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher (Freshman students are based on 1st quarter only) and will be held on Thursday, December 7th, 2023 at 7:00am.
Pancakes, fruit, hot chocolate and more are served. In order for this event to be successful, we need donations and a lot of volunteers! This is a really fun celebration!
If you would prefer to make a monetary donation, you can do so by dropping cash or check off to the front desk or donating online using the link below:
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Boone Foundation Casino Night (Dec. 7): |
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Minority Leadership Scholars |
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Our Minority Leadership Scholars had the opportunity to go to the Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) Presidential Tour & Educational Fair.
The event includes a meet-and-greet with deans, alumni, and university and student leaders and is part of a community of events honoring the 45th Annual Florida Blue Florida Classic.
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This past Thursday, FAMU Law Professor Marlese Wells (nee Ambrose) visited Boone and spoke with our 10th grade Law Magnet students.
Professor Wells spoke with students about the process to get into law school, what to expect during law school, and the bar exam. This presentation was extra special for our students because Mrs. Wells is an alumni of Boone's Law Magnet program. Professor Wells graduated from Boone in 2002.
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Boone's Student-Artists Recognized |
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Two weekends ago at the Maitland Rotary Art Festival, Boone Art Dept. received two ribbons:
Tao Otros received First Place for digital/graphic art.
Isabella Hernandez received one of two Merit awards awarded for photography.
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Two art students were also recognized for their artwork submitted to The Exhibit
A Family Court Art Challenge. This is an annual event supported through a partnership between the Ninth Circuit’s Family Court and Orange County Public Schools. Each year, students are given the opportunity to express themselves through the creation of a special piece of art that represents what that year’s theme means to them.
In the High School Division Ava Hand received 2nd place and Jacob Gregory received an honorable mention.
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Ava Hand and Jacob Gregory |
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Algebra 1 with Ms. Akenkou |
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One-Variable Inequalities Stations in Algebra 1
In Ms. Akenkou’s dynamic Algebra 1 class, students recently participated in a multifaceted stations activity to enhance their understanding of solving and graphing one-variable inequalities. The Khan Academy station allowed learners to engage with interactive online tutorials, fostering independent exploration. The scavenger hunt encouraged collaboration and problem-solving as students hunted for algebraic clues throughout the classroom. At the teacher-led station, personalized guidance ensured individualized support, and the error analysis station prompted critical thinking by dissecting common mistakes. This diverse approach not only catered to various learning styles but also instilled confidence, as students actively applied algebraic principles in a variety of contexts. The impacts will deepen their understanding of algebra skills to prepare them for their end of course exam in May.
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Ms. Akenkou supports students in the teacher-led station. Students will rotate through the four stations throughout the lesson. |
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Earth & Space Science with Ms. Monaco |
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Students in Ms. Monaco’s Earth & Space Science and Access Integrated Science are learning about Newton’s laws of Motion which are the basics of classical mechanics such as the catapult.
They tested a ballistic catapult with objects of different weights to test the distance and height they traveled . We learned in the process that every time our catapult would come apart because of the large amount of tension created by the stored energy in it.
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Career and Technical Education Dual Enrollment: |
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Orange Technical College Dual Enrollment programs: |
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BigFuture Scholarships:
Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors! This is the easiest scholarship you will complete! Take the time to complete the BigFuture tasks to enter drawings for $40,000 and $500 scholarships! No essay, application, or minimum GPA requirement! |
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College Representative Visits: |
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Scholarships
1. Florida Retired Teachers
a. Deadline: January 20, 2024
b. Award: $1,000
c. Seniors that want to pursue teaching
d. See Mrs. Gurley
2. Youth Exchange Scholarship Trust Fund Program (YESTF)
a. Deadline: February 9, 2024
b. Award: $1,000
c. See Mrs. Gurley
3. Oakland Presbyterian Scholarship
a. Deadline: February 12, 2024
b. Award: up to $30,000
d. See Mrs. Gurley
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Valencia Two-Year Scholarship (9th Graders):
Valencia Horizon Scholars – Take Stock in Children Program: a scholarship, mentoring, and college readiness program designed to provide students with professional, academic, and personal support for 9th graders. This program culminates in students receiving a two-year Florida Prepaid scholarship that can be used at any public university, college, or vocational/technical school in Florida upon high school graduation and successful program completion.
● The priority deadline to apply is November 27, 2023. The official application deadline is January 2, 2024. However, students who apply early will be given priority!
● Student Eligibility Requirements:
- Have a 2.3 unweighted GPA
- Meet the household financial need requirements as outlined in the attached documents and our website
- Demonstrate a desire to continue their education after high school
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SAT& ACT Tutoring (Wednesdays): |
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Braves in the News
Excerpt from the Orlando Sentinel story:
Boone junior Arianna Wertheim swam A-A times while winning the girls 500 free (4:49.68) and taking third in the 200 free (1:48.24).
The Braves had a second state champion in senior diver Lanie Gutch, who won by a big margin. Gutch was the 4A champ in that event as a freshman and was runner-up as a sophomore and junior.
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Sports Pass
Winter sports are here and Spring is right around the corner. Save $ and buy your sports passes on GoFan. Good for all regular season home games.
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Superintendent's Thanksgiving Message: |
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Thanksgiving is right around the corner! On this week's "Mondays with Maria," Superintendent Dr. Vazquez reads to some special young guests about gratitude as a superpower. Don’t miss the big surprise at the end! |
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Shop BHSTradingPost.com for all your warm weather needs. Sweatshirts, long sleeve t-shirts, flannel pants, jackets, stadium blankets, scarves, knit beanies and more! |
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1) US college admissions test scores: |
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2) 1/4 of teens feel very lonely or fairly lonely: |
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3) Most popular 2023 Thanksgiving side dishes by state based on Google searches (Florida = Sweet potato casserole):
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5) Cost of a 2023 Thanksgiving Dinner is down slightly from 2022: |
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Of all items surveyed this year, pumpkin pie mix ($4.44 per 30 oz. can) and dinner rolls ($3.84 per dozen) had the largest percent increase at 3.8% and 3.0% respectively. Of products surveyed, dinner rolls are the most likely to be prepared in-store, and thus could be impacted by sustained increases in wages due to a tight labor market.
Products with the largest percentage drop in prices included whipping cream ($1.73 per half pint) and fresh cranberries ($2.10 per 12 oz.) at a decrease of 22.8% and 18.3% respectively.
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6) WISDOM TO LIVE BY:
As we start Thanksgiving break, we leave our Boone community with thoughts about gratitude, thankfulness, blessings, forgiveness, and compassion.
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On Gratitude
When you’re grateful for everything you have, it just leads to happiness.
~ Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, wrestler and actor
On Thankfulness
I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual.
~ Henry David Thoreau, essayist
On Blessings
When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.
~ Willie Nelson, musician
On Forgiveness
Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude.
~ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., civil rights leader
On Compassion
No one has ever become poor by giving.
~ Anne Frank, author (The Diary of Anne Frank)
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This Thanksgiving, kindly take a moment to remember those members of our armed forces who will be unable to be home with their families. Thank you very much.
Dr. Maestre, Principal
Boone High School
Sunday, November 19, 2023
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2023-2024 Boone High School Senior Leadership Team |
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