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This past Wednesday was our Class of 2024 commencement and Friday was also the last school day of 2023-2024 for all students. Our teachers will engage in post planning after the Memorial Day holiday and then they too will be away for summer vacation!
We have included several pictures in this issue from our fabulous graduation ceremony for the community. While many of our Grenadiers will be returning for 2024-2025 (please see the 'Grenadiers Marching Back' information below), the senior Class of 2024 now moves on to college, military service, work in the private sector, and along other paths. Over the years, we have watched our seniors explore, and develop into the remarkable individuals they are today. Their contributions to Colonial High School, both inside and outside the classroom, have left an indelible mark on all of us and we wish the Class of 2024 Grenadiers the very best of success in life!
This will be our final Colonial Connection of the regular school year. However, we intend to run a few editions over the summer to help keep the community abreast of current events. I would like to thank all of the teachers, coaches, counselors, staff members, and parents who contributed to these issues all along. I would also like to recognize Dr. Tayler Boyer, Assistant Principal, who invested many hours every week to produce the Colonial Connection for our community. She did a remarkable job.
Thank you very much for reading and have a wonderful summer!
It's Great To Be A Grenadier!
Mrs. Reussow
Principal
Pictured very top: Class of 2024 graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 22 at the Kia Center.
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Main Campus:
6100 Oleander Drive
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 482-6300
Freshman Campus:
7775 Valencia Collage Lane
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 249-6369
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Monday, May 27
Memorial Day, Office Closed
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Colonial High School remembers the meaning of Memorial Day.
As proud Americans, we should all remember that our freedom is not free. It is only possible because heroes, some from our own Colonial families or neighborhoods, have paid a high price. On Monday, May 27th, please pause for a moment to remember those fallen defenders of our great country.
Thank you.
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Friday, May 31
Start of Summer Hours
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Saturday, June 22
FREE Sports Physicals at Camping World Stadium
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Advent Health will be hosting a FREE PHYSICAL & EKG EVENT (if the student does not already have one) on Saturday, June 22 from 9a-4p at Camping World Stadium for all OCPS Advent Health Partnered Schools.
Times are first come, first served, so make sure to pre-register early to get the time slots that work best for you! Link to register:
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Grenadier Spotlight!
Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony
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On Wednesday, May 22, we celebrated 749 seniors from the Class of 2024 at a very special graduation ceremony! It was an incredible event and we are so proud of all they have accomplished!! |
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Teacher of the Month
Mrs. Doman, Business Education
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Congratulations to Mrs. Doman, our April Teacher of the Month! |
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Student Acheivement
Geometry End of Course Exam
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Our Geometry students who passed their EOC were rewarded just before the end of the school year. Their teachers had a chance to tell them how much they appreciated their hard work all year plus setting the example that hard work pays off.
It was a great morning and the students loved it! 😊
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Visual Arts
Angela Sun, Freshman
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On May 22, the Awards Ceremony was held for the Asian-inspired Art Contest. Angela Sun’s (grade 9) artwork was 1 of 43 artworks selected out of 160 entries. She was recognized by Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings for her achievement! |
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Angela Sun
'A Spring Stroll'
11" x 14"
Artist Statement:
I was inspired by some reference pictures while coming up with ideas of what to draw. So since the contest was about Asian Culture, I decided to create a pictue showing traditional Korean attire. I added the green background and umbrella to highlight the spring season. The shiba inu dog was included to fill the space.
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FFA
Colonial's FFA Chapter closed out 2023-24 receiving a major Florida Award!
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Grenadiers win the Belinda G. Chason Legacy Award, the first high school in Orange County to do so! |
It is our honor to share that the Orlando Colonial FFA Chapter has been selected for the highly prestigious Belinda G. Chason Legacy Award. This recognition is given annually to only one high school chapter in the State of FL, and this year OUR PROGRAM was selected based on excellence in classroom instruction, Supervised Agricultural Experiences, and FFA engagement. Ours is the only program in Orange County to ever be selected for this award. We are truly humbled to receive recognition of this caliber and credit the hard work and passion for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success of our 670 members. Please join us in the celebration!
Copy of press release:
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Colonial's CoderZ Team #1 in Regionals |
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In the first CoderZ Regional Competition, our Colonial High School team - Sleepy Ones - placed first out of 20 teams! |
The Sleepy Ones was a 9th Grade Center team with the team members being: Sebastian Perez, Roman Palladino, Mayson Villanueva, Alexander Yap, Antonio Picaso, and Gabriel Rodriguez.
Congratulations, Gentlemen! Job well done!! A shout out to all of the Colonial HS teams who also placed.
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City of Orlando Mayor's Youth Humanitarian |
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The City of Orlando Mayor’s Youth Humanitarians are outstanding community youth who exemplify the ideals embraced by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through their character and leadership. We are excited to announce that Sophie Porzi was selected to represent Colonial High School! |
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Jennifer Stuart, Sophie Porzi and Betzabeth Reussow |
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Grenadiers Marching Back!
Thursday, August 8th
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Closing Grenadier Images of the Year . . . |
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Teachers and staff celebrated the last week of the school year dressing up for spirit days! This week, there is a cookout for the staff to send them off on summer vacation! |
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From left to right: Diosamarra Rivera (Clerk), Debbie Alicea-Silva (Bookkeeper), Katherine Olivera (School Secretary), Guadalupe Armenteros (ESOL Compliance), Brendy Jusino (Clerk), Ashley Hermina (Registrar), Xavier Jordan (Resource Teacher), Carey Mannion (Assistant Principal), Regan Stapleton (Resource Teacher), Adrian Thomas (Resource Teacher), Krystin Roviaro (Assistant Principal), Cynthia Romero-Escobar (School Counselor), Jennifer Stuart (School Counselor), Betzabeth Reussow (Principal) |
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Guadalupe Armenteros (ESOL Compliance), Katherine Olivera (School Secretary), Ashley Hermina (Registrar), Cynthia Romero-Escobar (School Counselor), Jennifer Stuart (School Counselor), Cecelia Mercedes (School Counselor), Drake Wolfe (School Counselor), Betzabeth Reussow (Principal) |
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Top Row: Aimee Havrilesko (Media Specialist), Matthew Solomon (Resource Teacher), Jasmine Salmon (Title I)
Bottom Row: Amanda Carballea (SAFE Coordinator), Raisa Becker (Resource Teacher), Avaniece King Mattis (Resource Teacher), Patricia Gonzalez (School Secretary), Allison Humphreys (Clerk)
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Patricia Gonzalez (School Secrertary), Matthew Solomon (Resource Teacher) and Jasmine Salmon (Title I) |
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Patricia Gonzalez (School Secretary) and Jasmine Salmon (Title I) |
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Superintendent's Final 2023-24 Weekly Message
Dr. Maria Vazquez
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Mondays with Maria presented by Addition Financial: Special guests help recap a great 2023-24 School Year |
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It's the final episode of Mondays with Maria for this school year! Dr. Vazquez is joined by special guests to recap some of her proudest accomplishments. |
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Food for Thought at Memorial Day & Summer Break |
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1) GRENADIER SAFETY & SUMMER DRIVING.
The 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day, referred to as the 100 deadly days of summer, are nationally known as the most dangerous time for teen drivers:
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2) GRENADIER SAFETY & BEACH RIP CURRENTS.
As an example, here is the rip current risk for the morning of Sunday, May 26th:
* Click here for daily updates
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3) WISDOM TO LIVE BY
Here at Memorial Day and at the start of summer break, we share some inspirational quotes on success for our Grenadiers; especially for our Class of 2024 graduates!
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O'Brien of Effort
If you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen.
~ Conan O'Brien, TV host
Roosevelt On Goals
Believe you can and you're halfway there.
~ Theodore Roosevelt, 26th
Patrick Mahomes On Growth
Every experience, good or bad, you have to learn from.
~ Patrick Mahomes, quarterback
Gwynn On Passion
Remember these two things: Make some time to play hard and have fun.
~ Tony Gwynn, baseball player
Henson On Vision
Life's like a movie; write your own ending.
~ Jim Henson, entertainer
Biles On Accomplishment
A successful competition for me is always going out there and putting 100% into whatever I'm doing. It's not always winning. Sometimes, it could be, but for me it's hitting the best sets I can, gaining confidence and having a good time.
~ Simone Biles, gymnast
USA On Teachers
If you can read this, thank a teacher.
~ American proverb
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IT'S GREAT TO BE A GRENADIER!
Mrs. Reussow, Principal
Colonial High School
Sunday, May 26, 2024
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Assistant Principal: Mr. Daniel Caliari
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