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May 2012
CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL
NEWSLETTER
Principal: Vice Principals: Clinton H. Giles Our job is to improve, not just maintain.” R Tommy Canterbury
Wendy D Bailey
Susan M Young
Angela S Cruikshank
STUDENT SIGN-OUT, SIGN-IN, RETURN TO CLASS
(From pages #12 and #13 of the 2011 – 2012 Capital High School Student Handbook)
The following procedures cover signing out, signing in after an absence or when
tardy, and returning to class after an absence:
Signing-Out
1. The student should have his/her agenda book.
2. The student must bring a note signed by the parent or guardian to the
Attendance Office one day in advance of the sign-out date.
3. The parent or guardian must call the Attendance Office one day in
advance of the sign-out date.
4. All medical or legal appointments must be verified in writing on an
appointment card or official stationery, by a physician, dentist, law
enforcement official, legal agent, or a representative of the office/firm
visited.
NOTE ADDED: Absent compliance with items #2 and #3 above a
parent/guardian must be present in order for a student to be signed out of
school.
NOTE: There should never be an occasion wherein a student leaves the
campus before the scheduled end of his/her school day without signing out
through the Attendance Office. Students who do so will be considered as
having skipped and will be dealt with accordingly. They will be credited
with an unexcused absence for the day as well.
Signing In Following an Absence or Tardy
The student arriving late to school and/or returning to school after three (3) or
more consecutive day’s absence:
1. Must appear at the Attendance Office window and have his/her admit processed
before being allowed to return to class.
2. Shall not be permitted to sign in tardy or late for school, for reasons other than
those authorized under the State Department of Education guidelines covering
excused and unexcused absences.
Graduation/Commencement Participation Requirements have
Changed!
22.01Graduation Requirements. Students are required to earn twenty five (25) credits
in order to graduate. Specific graduation requirements for students in Kanawha
County Schools are outlined in the Senior Course Description Handbook that is
published annually for students and parents. All graduation requirements will be in
accordance with West Virginia Board of Education Policy 2510.
In the past it has been Kanawha County Schools policy to permit students who were
within one credit or less of meeting graduation requirements to participate in the annual
graduation/commencement activities hosted by the school.
Beginning with the 2009 - 2010 school year, participation in the annual
graduation/commencement activities will include only those students who have
accumulated the 25 credits in the requisite areas specified by the Kanawha County
Board of Education.
All students are encouraged to ensure that they meet graduation requirements as soon as
possible through meeting with their respective counselors. We do not wish to find
ourselves in the unenviable position of having to tell a student and their parent or
guardian that they will not be permitted to participate in the annual
graduation/commencement activities of Capital High School, after all appropriate
preparations and arrangements had been made by the student.
A Message to Our Commencement Audience
(Graduation/Commencement May 21, 2012 - 7:30 PM – Charleston Civic Center Coliseum)
The graduation/commencement ceremony is considered a rite of passage wherein
a generation of young people is publicly certified to be eligible to move on to take their
rightful place in society as adults. At Capital High School, we take great pride in this
certification ceremony. We are so serious about the graduation/commencement
ceremony that our faculty and staff precede the graduates as they march into the arena.
They then are seated along-side the senior class giving visible endorsement to their
certification. Certainly, graduation/commencement is an excitement-filled occasion for
graduates and their families – and well, it should be. Graduation/commencement is the
most important culminating event in the public school career of the student. It is a
significant milestone that has been achieved by the student as each approaches the stage
to receive his or her diploma.
Graduation/commencement should be a stately, dignified, regal event that is
steeped in splendor, pomp, and circumstance. It should be an occasion that has the
air/atmosphere of a coronation wherein one is about to be crowned or one is ascending to
sit on a throne! An air horn, confetti, placards and signs have no place at a
graduation/commencement ceremony! Likewise, excessively loud, boisterous yelling
and cheering has no place at the graduation/commencement ceremony either! We ask that as you attend this ceremony that you imagine that it is being held in
your Mosque, Synagogue, Temple, Church or Cathedral and not the Charleston Civic
Center Coliseum. We are confident that if you conduct yourself accordingly then, and
only then, will we all be able to enjoy the occasion to the fullest!
The Capital High School Administration, Faculty, Staff and Student Body
Capital High School Class of 2012 Baccalaureate
9:25 AM CHS Gym May 9, 2012
1:00 PM – CHS Performing Arts Center May 13, 2012
Once again we will host the Capital High School Baccalaureate ceremony for the
graduating senior class of 2012 here at our school. When our school first opened
Baccalaureate was held at the school. For several years we had hosted the event at
various locations throughout Charleston. We have returned to the tradition that we
established 23 years ago.
All members of the senior class wishing to participate in our graduation/commencement
exercise to be held on Monday evening May 21, 2012, beginning at 7:30 PM in the
Charleston Civic Center Coliseum are required to attend and participate in Baccalaureate.
Traditionally, Baccalaureate is an ecumenical event with no particular religious reference
or emphasis. It is a culminating event situated prior to graduation/commencement that
affords a graduating senior class the opportunity to commune together one final time and
share, briefly, with the audience of family and friends an overview of important life
lessons they have learned.
The school time ceremony for the entire student body will be held at 9:25 AM on the
morning of May 9, 2012.
On Sunday, May 13, 2012 (Mother’s Day) beginning at 1:00 PM we will host the
ceremony in our Performing Arts Center specifically for the family and friends of the
graduates.
The theme for this year's ceremony selected by members of the senior class shall include
music titles by the world renowned rock group, The Beatles.
A listing of the speakers and the songs featured in their respective speeches is listed
below.
Leeanne Mobayed - “Let It Be”
Elaine Barry - “Hello, Goodbye”
Alexis James–Joyce - “Things We Said Today”
Ethan Boyd - “I’ll Follow The Sun”
Viviana Nguyen - “Imagine”
Brianna Rodberg - ”With a Little Help From My Friends”
2012 Capital High School Honor Society Induction The following named students have met the criteria of and were inducted into the Capital
High School Chapter of the National Honor Society on Thursday afternoon, March 29,
2012. A school-time ceremony was held before the entire student body, followed by a
more intimate ceremony after school for parents, family, and other well-wishers of the
new inductees at 4:00 PM in the LGI. During the school time ceremony special
recognition was given to the Capital High School Faculty and mention was made of the
invaluable impact that teachers have on the lives of the inductees and all students in
general. Capital High School alumnus Mr. Michael M. Cary, an attorney with the
Bowles, McDavid, Rice, Graff, and Love law firm was the keynote speaker for the after-
school induction ceremony. One thing Mr. Cary recommended to the inductees was that
they not “allow anyone to tear down what they didn’t help build!” That is to say that the
reputation they had developed and would continue to develop should not be allowed to be
compromised by anyone or anything else.
It is my considered opinion that there is no more prestigious academic honor or
distinction bestowed upon a high school student than to be invited to be inducted into
their school’s chapter of the National Honor Society. Congratulations to these students
and their parents/families for achieving this outstanding distinction!
NHS and NJHS are more than just an honor roll. The Honor Society chapter establishes
rules for membership that are based upon a student's outstanding performance in the areas
of scholarship, service, leadership, and character (plus citizenship for NJHS). These
criteria for selection form the foundation upon which the organization and its activities
are built.
Scholarship: Students who have a cumulative grade point average of 85percent, B, 3.0
(on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent standard of excellence - or a higher cumulative average set
by the local school's Faculty Council (CHS= 3.5) - meet the scholarship requirement for
membership. These students are then eligible for consideration on the basis of service,
leadership, and character (and citizenship for NJHS).
Service: This quality is defined through the voluntary contributions made by a student to
the school or community, done without compensation and with a positive, courteous, and
enthusiastic spirit.
Leadership: Student leaders are those who are resourceful, good problem solvers,
promoters of school activities, idea-contributors, dependable, and persons who exemplify
positive attitudes about life. Leadership experiences can be drawn from school or
community activities while working with or for others.
Character: The student of good character upholds principles of morality and ethics, is
cooperative, demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability, shows courtesy,
concern, and respect for others, and generally maintains a good and clean lifestyle.
Citizenship: The student who demonstrates citizenship understands the importance of
civic involvement, has a high regard for freedom, justice, and democracy, and
demonstrates mature participation and responsibility through involvement with such
activities as scouting, community organizations, and school clubs.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held in our Commons honoring the new
inductees and their families. On behalf of the entire administration, faculty, staff, and
student body of Capital High School we wish to thank Mrs. Denise Green, sponsor, and
co-sponsor Mrs. J. Carol Greene for their efforts this year with the Capital High School
Chapter of the National Honor Society. Our heartfelt thanks and deepest appreciation for
the invaluable contribution of their time, talent, and resources making the reception such
a success is extended to our Assistant Principals, Department Chairpersons, teachers, and
Ms. Jo Ann Gregory. Finally, we acknowledge the generous contribution of refreshments
by Mr. Duane Legg and U.S. Foods by extending our heartfelt thanks and deepest
appreciation to them also.
Finally, the constitution and by-laws of the Capital High School chapter of the National
Honor Society will be updated to reflect that beginning with the 2012 – 2013 school year
sophomores (10th
graders) will no longer be eligible for membership.
We believe that the transition from middle school to high school is sufficiently
challenging enough not to be exacerbated by the stress of pursuing this lofty distinction at
the same time most new students are striving to reestablish their identity in their new
school. As juniors and seniors there is sufficient opportunity for students to make
application for membership.
National Honor Society New Officers New officers for the National Honor Society were elected for 2012-13 and they are:
Anna Auvil, President
Dayja Legg, Vice President
Aryn Cox, Secretary
Nathan Altman, Treasurer
Madison Messinger, Parliamentarian
Alysa Williams, Sergeant at Arms
FIRST NAME LAST NAME
Jennifer Acord
Nathan Altman
Razhane Andrews
Zachary Bonham
Kinsey (Lexi) Brown
Megan Bsharah
Mallory Burka
Austin Coleman
Jessica Cullop
MacKensie Darnold
Hannah Faegre
Emily Ford
Hawkins Troy
Tahje Houston
James Alexander
Emily Jessee
Abigail Jones
Isaac Jones
Morgan King
Paige Lucas
Amanda Maynus
Victoria McGinnis
Nadye Menking-Hoggatt
Corey Messer
Olivia Myers
Justin Palmer
Cheyenne Patten
Kandice Phifer
Corrie Shaffer
Shayan Shafii
Marshall Sharp
Nathan Shin
Jonathan Stricklen
Anna Surbaugh
Morgan Vance
Crestyn White
Alysa Williams
Joe Wright
Daquan Yarbough
Friday morning April 13, 2012 was a very lucky day for Capital High School! Miss West
Virginia – Ms. Spenser Wempe – honored us all with her grace, charm, beauty, maturity,
and intellect as she appeared as part of the West Virginia Library Commission, National
Library Week observation.
Ms. Wempe spent several hours at our school and was escorted and toured throughout the
school by cadets from our award winning Army JROTC battalion. She spent a great deal
of time in our JROTC room visiting with the program since she intends to embark on a
career in the military after she finishes college.
During her speech before the entire student body Ms. Wempe spoke at length about her
passion for the Wounded Warriors Program, which is the major plank in the platform of
her reign as Miss West Virginia.
She volunteers as an 11th
Hour Angel in the Palliative Care Unit at the Veterans Hospital
in Berkley Springs West Virginia while she fulfills the duties and obligations of her title.
She is a very special person who enriched us all with her appearance at our school! On
behalf of the entire administration, faculty, staff, and student body of Capital High School
we thank Ms. Spenser Wempe, Miss West Virginia, for visiting with us and delivering
such a profound message to us all!
Please see the brief bio of Ms. Wempe below:
Spenser Wempe
Shepherdstown, West Virginia Age: 19
Education: Jefferson High School
Shepherd University
Platform Issue: The Wounded Warrior Project and Veteran's Welfare
Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a degree in Political Science and International Relations
Talent: Lyrical Dance
Scholastic Honors: West Virginia Promise Scholarship; Graduated Cum Laude;
Recommended for Congressional Internship
Career Ambition: To serve in the military and then work for the U.S. Department of
State, ultimately becoming U.S. Secretary of State
Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Berkeley County Scholarship Organization
State Competition Sponsor: Miss West Virginia Scholarship Organization
Prom 2012
The 23rd annual Capital High School Prom was held Saturday evening, April 28, 2012 in
our own Commons/cafeteria-where we‘ve hosted every prom! The theme for this year
was “Welcome to the Garden Party.” That it was such a great affair is a testament to the
dedication, hard work, and creativity of Mrs. Laura Woolwine and the commitment of
Mr. Jack Woolwine, the prom committee, and numerous others (students, teachers,
counselors, and other adults) working in the background to ensure a memorable
experience for our students. Special thanks are extended to Mr. Art and former Counselor
Ruth Burdette, Mr. John Hudson, and Mrs. Margaret Abbott. Mrs. Beth Martin, again,
supervised the valet parking. Thanks to all the members of the faculty, staff, and other
volunteers for making the valet parking available to attendees, which adds an elegant
convenience to the occasion as students and their guests arrive. There were no incidents
of an unacceptable nature reported. For the most part, students maintained their on-the-
floor dance behavior and conduct consistent with the expectations that we had established
in the contracts that the students signed along with a little prodding from the
administration. The contract contained the two usual conditions: 1.) Follow all WV
Department of Education, Kanawha County Schools, and Capital High School laws,
policies, procedures, and rules. 2.) Do not engage in any unacceptable dance conduct. A
third condition that had been added involved the requirement that any individual
suspected of being under the influence of alcoholic beverages would be required to
submit to a Breathalyzer test. The test would be administered by our Prevention
Resource Officer, SGT. Kevin Smiles of the Charleston Police Department.
There were no reported instances of suspected alcohol violations committed by any of the
prom attendees. We do appreciate the maturity, good decision making, and the
acceptance of the obligation - on the part of the students - to act and conduct themselves
in a responsible way. We would also like to thank the following individuals and
organizations for the generous extension of their time to be a contributing participant in
Project GPA (Graduation – Prom Alive) which was sponsored by the Kanawha County
Sheriff‘s Department. The Kanawha County Commission – President Mr. Kent Carper,
Commissioners Mr. Dave Hardy and Mr. Hoppy Shores Mr. Mike Rutherford, Kanawha
County Sheriff and the Kanawha County Deputy Sheriff‘s Department, Mayor Danny
Jones of the city of Charleston Mr. Brent Webster, Chief of Police of the City of
Charleston, the uniformed officers of the Charleston Police Department, The West
Virginia State Police, and the uniformed officers of all the Metro Police Departments, the
Metro Area Paramedics, Rescue Squads, and Emergency Preparedness personnel who
also generously contributed their time to help ensure that our students not only enjoyed a
memorable experience on prom night, but a safe and accident free experience afterwards
as well!
GUIDELINES FOR GRADUATING SENIORS
CHARLESTON CIVIC CENTER
Graduating seniors must follow these guidelines for Rehearsal and Graduation 2012.
These guidelines, which were developed by the Charleston Civic Center management
will provide for your effective participation and movement in the facilities.
1. Persons attending rehearsal for graduation activities at the Charleston Civic
Center Coliseum will enter only through a doorway in the main lobby beside the
Ticket Office marked “Parlors ABCD.” No other entry will be available to
anyone participating in rehearsal activity.
2. Participants in rehearsal activities will not be allowed to bring packages or book
bags of any kind into the facilities. LEAVE THESE ITEMS IN YOUR CAR.
3. The Civic Center will open for rehearsal one (1) hour prior to the scheduled
rehearsal time. All participants are expected to leave the facilities immediately
upon the conclusion of the supervised rehearsal.
4. Any delivery made to the Civic Center Coliseum will require that the vehicle be
removed from the back area after unloading. No vehicles will be permitted inside
the building. No entrance will be permitted through the rear loading dock doors
for anyone except for unloading purposes. All deliveries should be made at one
time and will be supervised by a police or Civic Center attendant. Band students
will not enter through the loading dock doors.
5. Graduates will enter the same Parlor doorway when reporting back to the Civic
Center Coliseum for graduation ceremony. The doorways will be open 1-1/2
hours prior to the scheduled graduation ceremony. ONLY GRADUATES
WITH A CAP AND GOWN IN THEIR POSSESSION WILL BE
PERMITTED TO ENTER THESE DOORS. FAMILIES ARE NOT
PERMITTED THROUGH THESE ENTRY WAYS.
6. Graduating participants in the Civic Center Coliseum will only be permitted
access to restrooms in the Parlor hallway and robing should take place behind the
curtains in the main Coliseum. No persons will be allowed in backstage areas
which have been secured.
7. Doors will open to the public at the Civic Center Coliseum one (1) hour prior to
the scheduled graduation time. Cameras will be permitted and camera bags will
be subject to inspection. ABSOLUTELY NO PACKAGES, BAGS OR
WRAPPED PRESENTS WILL BE PERMITTED IN EITHER FACILITY.
PLEASE INFORM FAMILY MEMBERS TO LEAVE THESE ITEMS IN
VEHICLES OR AT ANOTHER LOCATION.
Capital High School 3
rd Nine Weeks Honor Roll
Principal’s List
9th
Grade
Joshua Adkins
Nathan Allen
Layne Blasingim
Parker Boughton
Adrian Burdette
Imani Carey
Sarah Clifford
Josiah Cook
Julia Cowley
Rachael Cruikshank
Emily Dorsey
Abbey Ferrari
Nathaniel Goodwin
Bradford Grose
Elizabeth Haddock
Cienna Hamilton
Kirsten Jones
Vishnupriya Kasireddy
Matthew Kinder
Megan Kinslow
Rachael Leach
Xiu Xia Lian
Madeline Marr
Michaela McDowelle
Tyler McKinney
Ian McLaughin
Katherine Mills
Kaley Morris
Emily Myers
Zachary Painter
Peyton Panger
Kaleb Parsons
Eleanor Paybins
Esha Pell
Georgianna Rader
Christabel Ramos
Ethan Reed
Brianna Skaff
Patrick Slappe
Natalie Titensor
Grace Townsend
Isaac Warden
Blake Whitener
10th
Grade
Logan Bailey
Zachary Bonham
Kinsey Brown
Taeshawn Brown
Megan Bsharah
Mallory Burka
Cara Cowan
Jessica Cullop
Megan Darnell
Marissa Frazie
Logan Garrison
Sydnea Gist
John Groves, III
Trey Harris
Shayla Haynes
Jacob Hively
April Hopkins
Tahje’ Houston
Alysha Humbles
Abigail Jones
Morgan King
McKinsey Kirkpatrick
Zachary Koontz
Kelley Lightner
Paige Lucas
Amanda Maynus
Victoria McGinnis
Nadye Menking-Hoggatt
Elliott Mihelic
Angel Moore
Kellie Newbold
Justin Palmer
Kandice Phifer
Baylee Rose
Nathan Shin
Mikaela Spence
Jonathan Stonestreet
Adrian Surbaugh
John Terranova
James Walton
Ashley Weekley
Jonathan Young
Danie Zheng
11th
Grade
Nathan Altman
Razhane’ Andrews
Muhammad Aninditio
Anna Auvil
Alexander Azevedo
Stacie Belchers
Carisa Boggess
Ryan Burgess
Sarah Cartmill
Sydney Cavender
Austin Coleman
Victoria Cooper
Aryn Cox
Denna Davari
Michael Davis
Noelle Frame
Traci Gibson
Samantha Given
Kellys Gonzalez
Roger Harvey, Jr.
Colleen Isaiah
Tara Kirkpatrick
Brianna Lawrence
Khadijah Lee
Selena Lewis
Emma Manahan
Corey Messer
Madison Messinger
Olivia Myers
Michelle Newhouse
Cheyenne Patten
Keisha Pinkard
Geordan Reed
Jasmine Richmond
Halee Runion
Dayja Scruggs
Shayan Shafii
John Simmerman
Michaela Snidow
Rachael Spainhour
Savanah Starcher
Amanda Trail
Morgan Vance
Amir Viradia
Jack Wade
Crestyn White
Alysa Williams
Joseph Wright
Daquan Yarbough
12th
Grade
Jennifer Acord
Scott Adams
Dario Balunovic
Frances Barry
Catherine Blackwood
Ethan Boyd
Natalie Byrne
Kenzie Cable
Madison Chase
Alexandra Cruikshank
Arshia Davari
Kelley Denham
Madison Fields
Taylor Fisher
Pedro Fuentes
Anthony Guthrie
Sheng Han
Troy Hawkins
Alexis James –Joyce
Michael Jones
Martin Lankas
Ashley Milgram
Leeanne Mobayed
Ciara Moore
Amy Morris
Julian Nguyen
Viviana Nguyen
Sarah Pitman
Patrick Price
Callen Prokity
Morgan Prunty
Brianna Rodberg
Nikita Sangani
Lisa Simms
Marlena Strazzula
Anthony Sturey
Arden Townsend
Joy Wang
Amanda Williams
Linda Wilson
Joshua Zegeer
“A” Honor Roll
9th
Grade
Ashley Akers
Keenan Barbazette
Mia Beckner
Evan Blackwood
Molly Blackwood
Olivia Boughton
Katelynn Brown
Emily Calvert
John Carlton, II
Olivia Carnell
Heather Carte
Ian Cartmill
Blair Chapman
Makayla Clark
Alexander Cleland
Emily Clifford
Jacob Curry
Jonathan Dent, II
Starr Haddox
Emma Haley
Jamsen Hayden
Emily Hermansdorfer
Bridgette Jarrett
Shawn Kessel, III
Jillian Kinder
George Lilly
Erin Manahan
Harrison Moore
Zachary Moore
Tag Morgan
Jordan Nguyen
Peter Nichols
Na’Bryia Palmer
John Powell
Marcus Prunty
Laura Radford
Jamie Ransbottom
Angela Relihan
Biaunca Reynolds
Ambria Scott
Carrissa Sellards
Samuel Stockton
Billy Stover
Hannah Taylor
Geneva Thomas
Brooke Warren
Lyndsi Wehrle
Crystal Woodrum
10th
Grade
Brittany Awaldt
Amanda Bowman
Alanah Coleman
MacKensie Darnold
Jonathan Dean
Rebecca Dimarco
Izabel Dorst
Nicholas Fisher
Colton Flowers
Ethan Godbey
Logan Greenlee
Zachary Hayden
Sierra Hess
Gabriel Huffman
Austin Hupp
James Lillibridge, II
David Martin
Morgan McNabb
Steven McVicker
Hannah Moore
Misty Morrison
Shivani Patel
Seth Roadcap
Fernando Sierra
Madisyn Sizemore
Ethan Spradling
Alexis Taylor
Jacup Walker
Tia Wray
Jadeyn Young
11th
Grade
Hayle Akers
Jordan Barlow
Matthew Bradley
Katie Crowder
Jacklyn Dyer
Kelley Fisher
Krista Hanshew
Katelyn Hasty
Jamaica Hayes
Cedric Haynes
Katherine Hicks
Shaddy Hodrodge
Christian Huffman
Alecca Hunt
Kaitlyn Jenkins
Haley King
Zachary Kiser
Katharina Koester
Jonathon McMillion
William Michael
Amanda Rogers
Kara Scarbrough
Jeremy Scott
Corrie Shaffer
Michael Smith
Leanna Spencer
Madison Stone
Jonathan Stricklen
Jessica Tittle
Brittany Vannoy
Jamie Vermillion
Destany Westfall
Jaylyn Woods
12th
Grade
Ashley Adkins
Justin Caldwell
Sarah Carlton
Reginald Cauley, Jr.
Shannon Chaty
Dylan Core
Melinda Dodson
Nicholas Eplin
Hannah Faegre
Joshua Fisher
Emily Ford
Bryant Gray
Ashlee Hanshew
Andrea Harvey
Kelsey Higginbotham
Sarah Hopkins
Alexander James
James Kirk
Samantha Kryzak
Travis Lawrence
Robert Lorea
Joseph Michael
Noah Moody
Jessica Pauline
Ashley Putillion
Earl Reed
Miranda Riley
Kelli Shanholtzer
Matthew Sizemore
Samantha Skidmore
Shade Smith
Jordan Stone
Ryan Thomas
Joel Young
“B” Honor Roll
9th
Grade
Oghenetega Aruviereh
Shayla Brown
Jairis Carter
Zoe Casto
Colt Chestnut
James Collins
Carly Darnell
Tyrell Davis
Brennan Fields
Jessica Good
Mikayla Green
India Hairston-James
Dauna Harris
Sonia Hill
Ivy Hodges
Octarra Holman
Jodie Howerton
Raymond Kryzak
James Lankas
Cody Lynch
Morrigan Mason
Travis Mayse
D’Angelo McKeever
Meagan Mihelic
Octavia Mitchell
Hunter Moffatt
Princess Moore
Olivia Persinger
Grace Peyton
Tiffany Reavis
Desean Reed
Michael Ruhnke
Joseph Schwartz
Trevon Sherod
Katarina Short
Anthony Siders
Richard Siders
Brandi Sigman
Hanna Skiles
Christopher Smith
Natalie Smith
Jay Ta
Dymond Terry
Preston Turner
Malik Tyler
Allen Vance
Quashawn Wade
Kyra Walker
Skyler Workman
10th
Grade
Daniel Adamczyk
Stevie Adamczyk
Kathryn Bell
Caroline Bohach
Jared Bowen
Jordan Bray
Monet Brown
Khalil Bush
Jahneece Clements
Michael Davis
Zackary Davis
Anthony Gavin
Harlie Gibson
Holly Giezey
Senaia Harris
Karrie Huynh
Brianna Jones
Cody Jumper
Kaleb Kinder
Naquay Little
Jasmine McCray
Destini Murray-Hall
Matthew Pittman
Sarah Richards
Alliyah Riley
Aisha Ross
Marshall Sharp
Kelsey Smith
Alaysha Taylor
Savanna Thomas
Morgan Thompson
Canise Tolliver
Breanna Towson
11th
Grade
Sidney Beasley
Shantasia Boatwright
Dakota Briggs
Karr Butcher
Jack Dulin
Michaela Edens
Brendan Fazio
Sierra Feazell
Christa Fox
McKenzie Greer
Joshua Hardy
Jai’ Henry
Dustin Hermansdorpher
Sarah Hudnall
Mason Jack
Emily Jessee
Lauren Johnson
Isaac Jones
TaShawn Jones
Patience Kasic
Jennifer Kinder
Maliyah Leonard
Austin Lewis
Keesha McLoud
Lauren Miller
Brittany Reavis
Yazmin Roberts
Aishina Shaffer
Sky Sovine
Madeline Tappe
Alison Taylor
Shahid Vazeer Shabbeer
Miles Wheaton-Hill
Shannen Wright
Jiamin Xu
12th
Grade
Jordan Acree
Alexandria Allen
Abby Baird
Nicole Beverly
Kari Boggs
Pashun Carroll
Cassie Casto
Danny Chandler
Monica Collins
Alexandria Crabtree
Callie Ferrell
Alexander Hager
Andre’ Hamilton
Danielle Hines
Jessica Jones
Emma Manning
Zachary Morris
Laura Mullins
Zachary Myers
Nicholas Naylor
Kylena Nunnally
Samantha Pauley
Stephanie Phifer
Samuel Shelton
Tanija Spencer
Taelor Sundling
Richard Symns
William Tappe
Tate Warden
Allison Whitener
Counselor Corner for May
Senior Schedule:
May 7 Finals – Periods 3 and 5
May 10 Finals – Periods 2, 4 and 6
May 11 Finals – Periods 1, 7 and 8
May 13 Baccalaureate
All seniors are required to attend this ceremony.
Capital High School at 1:00 p.m.
Be here at 12:30 p.m.
Wear graduation gown (Caps not required)
May 18 Senior’s Last Day
Senior Reception will be held in the Commons Area at 8:30 a.m.
Senior Assembly at 9:15 a.m. in the theater.
May 21 Graduation Practice at the Civic Center
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Be there on time! Dress appropriately.
May 21 Graduation – 7:30 p.m. at Charleston Civic Center
Be there at 6:45 p.m.
ATTENTION GIRLS: Wear dress shorter than gown and wear
dress shoes.
ATTENTION BOYS: Wear white shirt with dark necktie,
dress slacks, and dress shoes.
NO TENNIS SHOES AND NO JEANS.
ATTENTION PARENTS/GUESTS: The Charleston Civic Center Security will not
allow any packages or gifts to be brought into the Arena during the Commencement
Exercise.
Seniors planning college must request a final transcript.
All outstanding obligations (textbooks, library books, debts, etc.) must be cleared by
Wednesday, May 16th
before a diploma or transcript will be issued.
Students have been counseled for four years on requirements for graduation. All
requirements must be met in order to graduate.
Testing information:
9th
, 10th
and 11th
graders will take the WESTEST 2 on May 14th
, 15th
, and 16th
.
Attendance is mandatory on test days.
Students should have brought a brochure home for their parents to read regarding the
WESTEST 2.
May 18 Finals Periods 1 and 6
May 22 Finals Periods 2 and 5
May 23 Finals Periods 3 and 4
May 24 Finals Periods 7 and 8
“ Never make a permanent decision on temporary feelings”
April 13, 2012
Dear Senior Parents,
It’s that exciting time of the year for seniors. Finals are planned for May 7th , 10
th and
11th . Many students need every credit to graduate. Your student has been counseled for four
years on the requirements for graduation. Each knows what is needed. Kanawha County
Schools policy states that all graduation requirements must be met in order to participate in
the graduation ceremony on May 21, 2012.
We invite parents to participate and enjoy the many special activities honoring the
students. Baccalaureate will be held May 13th at 1:00 p.m. at Capital High School. All seniors
are required to attend this ceremony. Seniors wear robes (without caps). The program is
entirely planned and delivered by the students. The Senior Breakfast will be held in the
Commons Area at 8:30 a.m. on May 18th followed by the Senior Assembly at 9:15 a.m. in the
theater. Graduation Practice is on May 21st at the Civic Center from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00
a.m. Graduation Exercises are at 7:30 p.m. on May 21st at the Charleston Civic Center.
Tickets are not required. Please read the rules from the Civic Center Staff.
Students planning college must request a final transcript. We will provide a form for
that purpose in English classes. All outstanding obligations (textbooks, library books, debts,
etc.) must be cleared before a diploma or transcript will be issued. Tell your seniors to “take care
of business.”
This should be the best graduation ever. We want it to be a dignified evening that
everyone can remember forever and we hope you can help us create that atmosphere. See you
May 21st.
Administration, Counselors and Staff of Capital High School
CSU Renaissance Fair: A Great Success!
The Renaissance Fair, held on Wednesday, April 25, 2012, was a great success for
Capital Success University as a whole and an excellent example of interdisciplinary team
teaching.
This 9th
grade event was an interdisciplinary culminating activity of the Renaissance Era.
Students were afforded the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities
including art, architecture, juggling, and weaponry, as well as Renaissance fashion,
etiquette, dance and language. This exercise was student-driven and provided an
excellent opportunity for students to display class projects, scene productions from
William Shakespeare’s famous play of Romeo and Juliet including the Montague and
Capulet families’ feud scenes with a modern twist, and their skills at period
games/activities.
This success was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the CSU faculty, the
support of the remaining CHS faculty and other staff persons throughout our building.
We want to acknowledge and thank those outside of CSU for their willingness and desire
to help us succeed in our endeavors. They include: The CHS Administrative Team, Cpt.
Armstrong, 1st Sgt. Riley, Mr. Burgess, Mr. Lilly, Ms. Martin, Mr. Haddy and his film
crew, Mr. Corbett, Mrs. Brenda Morris and our food service staff, Mr. Cope and the
custodial staff, Ms. Gregory and Ms. Charisse Morris, Mrs. Myers and Mr. Fuller.
The flexibility, willingness and cooperation of everyone, including our entire student
body, made it another great day to be a Capital High School Cougar! My sincere
gratitude is extended to everyone who helped or contributed in any way toward making
our first Renaissance Fair a huge success!
Respectfully,
Mrs. Cruikshank, CSU administrator
“Hasta luego” not Goodbye
As the school year ends we will have to say “hasta luego, but not goodbye, to Noelia
Lerma, our Amity Scholar for this school year because we hope we will see her again
later. Noelia has been an asset to our school. She works every day with the students in the
advanced Spanish Classes. Noelia has become an integral part of our school this year.
She has attended class with students in AP English and Civics. She has spent untold
hours helping the theatre group with the state competition and with rehearsals for the
musical.
Even though Noelia has a Master’s degree in Anthropology, she plans to return home
to Spain to continue her education and become a teacher of Spanish as a second language.
Her time spent in the classroom with the students has given her the desire to continue
teaching.
Students and teachers will miss Noelia’s quick response to help with any request no
matter how small or large. We wish her well and hope that she can return for a visit soon.
Spanish students represented Capital High School very well at the S.C.O.R.E.S.
competition by winning a place in every level. The international luncheon was a success
again this year. Twenty Spanish III and IV students successfully completed the dual
credit college course this year. Additionally, Spanish Club members were involved in two
worthy community projects this year. Thus, we end this school year looking forward to
making next year even more exciting and successful.
Kanawha County Spanish Immersion Camp
Spanish II students Sarah Clifford, Nate Goodwin, and Katherine Mills have been
accepted to the Spanish Immersion Camp this summer. The students wrote essays telling
how they would use the experience gained by attending the camp to enrich language
learning at their school. The students will attend the Spanish Immersion Camp from June
27 to July 3 free of charge.
School Entry Immunization
Requirements for 12th
Graders
Dear Parent,
Vaccines save lives and protect our children. When young children are about to enter Pre-
K and kindergarten for the first time, parents have to make sure that their child is up to
date on their shots. However, young children are not the only ones that need shots.
Starting with the 2012-2013 school year, students entering 12th grade will have shot
requirements. These requirements must be met before they can start school. Children
that are current with their adolescent shots may have already met the new requirements,
however many have not. Before the beginning of the 2012-2013 school year, students
entering 12th
grade must show proof of a single dose of Tdap vaccine, which protects
against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough) and a booster dose of the
meningococcal vaccine, if the first dose of meningococcal was given before the child’s
16th birthday. If the first dose was given after the 16th birthday, then a booster dose of
meningococcal is not required.
While Tdap and meningococcal vaccines are the only two shots required for 12th graders,
the HPV and seasonal influenza vaccines are also recommended, although not required,
for adolescents. The HPV vaccine prevents strains of HPV that can cause cervical cancer.
HPV vaccines are given in three shots over 6 months—it is very important to get all 3
shots to be fully protected.
Vaccines are one of the most cost-effective preventive measures available and have saved
countless lives. The new adolescent immunization requirements will not only lengthen
the time for which immunized students are protected from vaccine-preventable diseases,
but will also lower their chances of passing diseases to the elderly, children and infants,
classmates with weakened immune systems, and others. Immunizations help keep
adolescents healthy and prevent problems as they grow older.
Take your adolescent to their health care provider for a routine adolescent check-up to
determine if your teen’s shots are current and to meet the 2012-2013 school entry
requirements. Adolescents who are found to be missing shots can receive them during
that visit. Teens without a family doctor or health care provider may visit a local
provider, the Kanawha Charleston Health Department, for their immunizations.
For more information, please contact:
Kanawha County Schools
Health Services
304 348-6694
SCORCH Orchestra News
by Colleen Tan
SCORCH won first place in the HS String Orchestra Division and Overall Best Orchestra
including full and string orchestras in Williamsburg, VA on April 20. They earned the
highest rating, Superior; they were awarded perfect scores in six of their captions. The
students competed against groups from Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey,
and New York.
Nathan Shin was selected for the Governor's School for the Arts 2012. Congratulations,
Nathan! Nathan Shin and Kiefer Kirk were award recipients at the SCORES competition
immediately before Spring Break. Congratulations to both students.
SCORCH gave a beautiful performance at the Clay Center on April 13 preceding the
“Music of Queen” concert. Members of the community were effusive with compliments
for the musicians. At the 2012 All-County, CHS students Kiefer Kirk and Molly
Blackwood served as Principal Viola and Principal Cello. Bravo!
Students are preparing for our joint concert with the Band on May 10, 2012. Concert is at
7 pm and will be held at the CHS Theater. Please join us for an evening of delightful
music.
The orchestra will travel to Buckhannon on May 18 for the 2012 WV Orchestra
Assessment held in conjunction with the Strawberry Festival. Students will have an
orchestra banquet on May 22 at Hibachi to celebrate their successful year of beautiful
music.
Thank you, Capital High School, for seven wonderful years of orchestral music making!
It has been my honor to lead the group through exciting musical journeys.
From the Studio As the year comes to a close, it is time for Dance Company placement auditions.
If you would like to be a member of the dance company or another performing ensemble,
click on the link to the audition materials and come on out on May 9th
at 4PM.
Once again, we will be performing at FestivALL on Sunday June 17th
at 1PM in
the main theater of the Clay Center during Family Fun day. We will also be doing
Flashmobs throughout the Charleston area. The Flashmob video will be up on YouTube
around June 4th
under FestivALL Flashmob. Look for it, learn the steps, check the dates
and come out to join us.
If you would like to help the dancers raise money, we have Kroger cards, PaPa
John’s coupons and Save Around books currently on sale. Please contact Ms. Legg for
one of the books, coupons or cards. Below you will find some bullets regarding things
we have upcoming. Please feel free to email or call Ms. Legg for more information on
ANY of these events or to book us for a performance.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 304-348-6500 ext. 159
May 9th
Dance Company Auditions
May 15th
Banquet
Student Council News The new officers for the 2012-2013 school year were selected this past month.
Acceptance of officers is based on popular vote, GPA, an essay submitted, and
teacher/administrative recommendations. Please welcome the new officers for next year:
Student Council Officers:
President-CJ Harvey
VP-Logan Garrison Sec-Molly Blackwood
Senior Class Officers:
President-Noelle Frame
VP-Jeremy Scott Sec-Lauren Johnson
Junior Class Officers:
President-Lexi Brown
VP-Morgan King
Sec.- Megan Darnell
Sophomore Class Officers: President-Geneva Thomas
VP-Georgi Rader
Sec-Sarah Clifford
Student Council is ending the year in the same flurry it began; we are currently providing the teachers with goodies each day for Teacher Appreciation Week and we will once again host the
9th grade social. This year’s dance will be held Thursday, May 24 from 7-10 in our Commons. The theme is “Party Rock!” and is a little more casual than normal. Tickets will be sent to the
middle schools for the advance sale price of $5; additionally, tickets may be purchased at the
door for $10. A dance contract signed by the student and legal guardian/parent must be on file for the student to attend the dance!
YEARBOOK ORDERS 2011-2012
Students Name_________________________________
***Homeroom teacher__________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________________
_________
_______ $50.00 YEARBOOK 2011-2012
________ $6.00 Mailed to above address (for graduated seniors)
________ Total enclosed. Checks made payable to: CHS 1500 Greenbrier St. Charleston, WV
25311
Due to CHS no later than May 25, 2012 to guarantee a book.
ATTENTION PARENTS OF SENIORS: PLEASE READ
SENIOR PARENT ADS: Are you looking for an inexpensive way to recognize your
child? A parent ad in the yearbook is the perfect thing. Just fill out the order form
below and return it to the yearbook staff. Offer this option to grandparents for
graduating seniors or as a surprise.
Please, only one ad per student.
OPTIONS _________Three lines of message with your students name $25.00
_________Three lines of type with a small picture of student $35.00
_________Three lines of type with two pictures of student $45.00 (this is perfect for a
baby and a current picture).
________DESIGN YOUR OWN!! $55.00 If you have skills with photos, design your
own ad. Dimensions no larger than 6 inches wide by 5 1/2 tall. Submit it on disc,
printed, or cd. Put in all you want. Photos and message must be appropriate for
yearbook inclusion. We reserve the right to ask for changes to the submitted ad.
Student’s Name_________________________________
Message:
________________________________________________________________________
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________________________________________________________________________
____________
________________________________________________________________________
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________________________________________________________________________
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________________________________________________________________________
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________________________________________________________________________
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Senior Graduation Photo Announcements We take a photo of each person after they receive their diploma.
You may order these in one of two announcement styles. Each comes with a
mailing envelope ready to send out to family and friends.
Don’t worry about getting the perfect photo, we will do that for you.
Mail this no later than June 6, 2011.
Style One: $4.00 each. x ______(how many needed) = $_____________
Light
Blue
number
s
Style Two: $4.00 each. x _______(how many needed) =
$_____________
Wallets : $8.00 for a sheet of 8: ______ sheets needed x $8 =
$___________
These will not have anything around them just the photo.
Make checks payable to Capital High Yearbook and mail to:
1500 Greenbrier St. Charleston 25311 Mail this no later than June 6,
2012.
Students are reminded to stop and smile for the camera for these shots.
We do not guarantee they will do this.
Gray
and
white
accents