Mount Dora High School Newsletter

MOUNT DORA HIGH SCHOOL

Who’s Who at MDHSPrincipal: Dr. Rhonda Boone

Assistant Principals: Herman Durias, Marlene Straughan, and Kyle Bracewell

Senior Counselor: Ryan Eshbaugh

Junior Counselor: Susan Ricci

Sophomore Counselor: Veronica Johnson

Freshman Counselor: All Counselors

ESE Specialist: Jason Roberts

ESE Clerk: Kathy Relford

Literacy Coach: Lori Myers

Florida Standards Teacher: Diana Thompson

ACCEL Resource Teacher: Elizabeth Hart

Data Clerks: Crystal Timmsen andDiana Miller

Guidance Secretaries: Laura Brownfield and Faith Lowe

Attendance Clerk: Susan Heggie

Main Office: Debra Pfiffner and Michelle Scott

School Officer: Officer Smith

Contact UsTelephone:(352)383-2177

Fax: (352)383-6466

700 North Highland StreetMount Dora, FL 32757

April 2016 Volume 6 • Issue 5

“It is going to be a great year in Cane

Country as we strive to keep MDHS Empowered for

Excellence!”

Publication for the Parents, Students, Staff & Community of Mount Dora High School

New Football Coach Mount Dora High School welcomes new Head Football Coach Chris Stephenson to CANE Country! We are so excited to announce our new head coach and look forward to many successful seasons. Coach Stephenson joined the Hurricane family back in January and was named Head Football Coach in March. He currently teaches in the Social Studies Department and is very grateful to be at Mt. Dora High School. He brings with him an extensive background and has experience at both the high school and collegiate level. He is anxious to get on the field and very excited about the upcoming spring and fall seasons. Coach Stephenson was recently quoted as saying, “I gained a tremendous amount of respect for the MDHS football program when I was the defense coordinator at Citrus High School. We had an undefeated season going when Mt. Dora came to play us. I remember thinking then, that if a coaching job at Mt. Dora was ever available, I wanted it!” He currently lives in Bushnell with his wife Kelli (pictured), but they are looking to move to Mt. Dora in the near future. Welcome Coach Stephenson!

FBLAMount Dora High School Chapter - Future Business Leaders of America Students Attend State Leadership Conference• Jacob Oh, Danielle Tector and

Brandon Nguyen, Seniors, Mount Dora High School, win 4th Place at State Leadership Conference

• Loren Repollo and Max Epaillard, Juniors, Mount Dora High School, win 5th Place at State Leadership Conference

Mount Dora, Florida, March 11-14, 2016: Mount Dora High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students and Chapter Advisor, Billye Kozlowski, and Media Specialist, Erik Belanger, attended the 66th Annual State Leadership Conference at the Hilton Orlando Conference Center in Orlando, Florida March 11-14, 2016. Students competed with FBLA students from all over the State of Florida in business related events including Business Calculations, Economics, Graphic Design, Digital Video and Banking and Financial Systems. Students attending the conference had the opportunity to attend business related workshops, seminars and a General Session with Keynote Speaker, Kaitlyn Roig, Founder of “Classes 4 Classes.” Jacob Oh, Danielle Tector and Brandon Nguyen, seniors at Mount Dora High School, won 4th Place in Graphic Design and Loren Repollo and Max Epaillard, juniors at Mount Dora High school won 5th place in Digital Video, both teams competing against students from across the state of Florida from 28 Districts. Attendance at this Conference was made possible through the fundraising efforts of the students and the financial support of the Charles B. and Mary M. McLin Foundation. The FBLA students at MDHS would like to express their sincere appreciation for their generous support.

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ROTC Drill Competition Congratulations to our ROTC Drill Team for their outstanding finish at the Space Coast Invitational Drill Competition this past weekend at Melbourne High School. They brought home the First Place Trophy in Platoon Exhibition (Fancy) Drill choreographed by Seniors Jake Fecher and Nick Hannon and commanded by Junior Emily Mitchell, the First Place Trophy in Squad Exhibition Drill commanded by Sophomore Meghan Imm, the Second Place Trophy in Squad Regulation Drill commanded by Fecher, and the First Place Trophy in Special Color Guard commanded by Fecher. Fecher and Hannon also picked up the First Place Trophy for the Armed Tandem Exhibition Drill, while Senior Doug Rose won the First Place Trophy and Junior Zach Williams won the Second Place Trophy For Armed Solo Exhibition Drill. Imm won the Third Place Trophy for the Armed Individual Drill Routine. Again, Congratulations and way to go Canes!!

Mount Dora High Air Force JROTC Table of Honor Team Performs

Congratulations to the JROTC Table of Honor team for another successful performance at AMVETS Post No. 1992 in Mount Dora. In the ceremony, a table set for five includes hats of each military branch — Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard. The team was given a $5,000 donation to help with necessary expenses. “That’s a biggie to us,” Sgt. Ward said of the donation. “We don’t charge any money to do the ceremony. That’s how much it means to the kids.” The team has performed the ceremony at Walt Disney World and has been invited to the annual All Academies Military Ball for the last eight years.

Mount Dora High Presents the 9th Annual Tasting Gala

The Mount Dora High School, Culinary Arts and Architectural Drafting are excited to present the 9th Annual Tasting Gala. The event will be held on Saturday, May 7nd at 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in the Mount Dora High School Cane Café. During the event you will experience a unique display of restaurant designs while enjoying Chef Specialties created and demonstrated by MDHS Culinary Arts and Architectural Drafting students. This year you will be able to view unique restaurant designs and chef specialties from the following regions of the United States; Midwest, Northeast, Northwest, Pacific, Rocky Mountains, Southeast and Southwest. After you have viewed the restaurant design and sampled the cuisine from each team restaurant you will be able to cast your vote for best menu design, food, restaurant design drawings, building model and restaurant display area. The winners will be announced at the end of the evening. This event is a fund raiser for the Culinary Art and Architectural Drafting programs the tickets cost $15.00 each. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. This will be a remarkable event for you to attend and see demonstrated the hands-on learning that is taking place in the classroom for example how the students are marketing their restaurant and selling the event tickets, menu selections, food preparation, restaurant design drawings, building model and a restaurant display area. If you have any questions or would like to purchase tickets for the 9th Annual Tasting Gala, please feel free to contact Cindy Brisson by phone at 352-383-2177, ext-1232 or by e-mail at [email protected].

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SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps each student excel. SkillsUSA empowers its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens. SkillsUSA improves the quality of America’s skilled workforce through a structured program of citizenship, leadership, employability, technical and professional skills training. SkillsUSA enhances the lives and careers of students, instructors and industry representatives as they strive to be champions at work. February 18 and 19, 2016, 15 students from Mount Dora High School competed in SkillsUSA Region 3 Competition in Orlando, Florida. Their areas of competition where; Architectural Drafting, Commercial Baking, Computer Programming, Culinary Arts, Early Childhood Education, Prepared Speech, Quiz Bowl and Technical Drafting. Architectural Drafting competitions contestants had to use their drafting skills to solve an Architectural problem. The problem includes a written test, a hand sketch, and drawings that are computer-generated (CAD). The contest tests the contestants’ problem solving abilities, not simply their CAD skills. During this competition Kofi Blake, a Junior, placed 7th, Nora Abbott, a Senior, placed 4th and Jeffrey Hackett, a Junior, placed 1st and will move on to the SkillsUSA Florida 2016 State Leadership & Skills Conference. Commercial Baking contestants are challenged to meet production and quality standards expected by industry. The contest include both a written examination and practical exercises. Contestants demonstrate their knowledge and skills through scaling, mixing, preparing and baking six products. The products includes breads, rolls, Danish, cookies and pies. The students also demonstrate their cake decorating skills. During this competition Zoe Boone, a freshmen, placed 6th in Commercial Baking. Computer Programming competition consists of project coding and output, a skill-related written test and an interview. Natalie Bruno, a freshmen, will compete in this competition during the SkillsUSA Florida 2016 State Leadership & Skills Conference. Culinary Arts competition encompasses both hot and cold food preparation and presentation. Contestants demonstrate their knowledge and skills thorough the production of a four-course menu in a full day competition. The contestants are rated on their organization, knife skills, cooking techniques, creative presentation, sanitation food safety techniques, and above all, the quality and flavor of their prepared items. Connor Donovan, a freshmen, placed 5th in Culinary Arts. Early Childhood Education contestants demonstrated their knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice and their ability to prepare and implement learning activities for children 3 to 5 years old. Contestants had to prepare a written lesson plan and take a written test assessing their knowledge of child development and effective teaching strategies. They had to demonstrate their understanding of the unique age-related learning characteristics of young children and the relevant social interaction as they implemented their lesson. Carlye Spencer, a junior, placed 2nd in Early Childhood Education

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Prepared Speech required the student to deliver a speech five to seven minutes in length on a common theme established by National SkillsUSA earlier in the school year. The contestants are evaluated on their ability to present thoughts relating to a central theme clearly and effectively, and on voice, mechanics, and platform deportment. Kerstyn Shipley, a junior, placed 4th in Prepared Speech. Quiz Bowl test a team of 5 competitors’ ability to quickly respond to questions covering the areas of Academic knowledge, professional development and current events. The Quiz Bowl consisted of Helena Austin, Morgan Boykin, Rylie Brumley, Breanna Marriot all juniors and Jacob Oh a senior. They placed 1st in the Quiz Bowl and will move on to the SkillsUSA Florida 2016 State Leadership & Skills Conference. In Technical Drafting, the contest evaluates contestant’s preparation for employment and recognizes outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of technical drafting. The contest focus is on the solution of industry-developed problems by applying appropriate technical drafting skills and tools including computer-aided drafting (CAD). Jason Abel, a sophomore, placed 12th and Jacob Abel, a senior placed first and move on to the SkillsUSA Florida 2016 State Leadership & Skills Conference. Nine of the Mount Dora High School students will now move on to compete in the SkillsUSA Florida 2016 State Leadership & Skills Conference. Which will be held in Lakeland, Florida April 24 to 27, 2016. The SkillsUSA organization has 13,000 school chapters in 54 state and territorial associations. More than 14,500 instructors and administrators are professional members of SkillsUSA.

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The MDHS Art Department has been doing very well! We have continued on our path of entering in to shows and contests. One of our largest contests of the year is the Atlantic Institute Contest. This contest is opened to middle and high school students in Central Florida. We have been entering in this show for four years now. This year, we have three students who have made it into the top ten and one of the three made it into the top three. The winners of this contest, plus their teacher, won a trip to Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium for 10 days. The students will be fundraising and looking for sponsors to help pay for the airfare and entry fee; the rest of the trip is covered by the organization. Each round trip flight is about $1,600. This is a once in a lifetime educational trip. I was fortunate enough to have a winner in the top three two years ago, and we visited Turkey. This trip was fantastic; we got to see a university, an elementary school, incredible sites, museums, and met great people. We traveled with other teachers and students from Florida and a tour guide from the area who was part of the organization. It is very well organized and they keep in mind all the needs of the family, students and (number one) safety! We are looking for donations and sponsorship to help these great students explore Germany, Netherlands, and Belgium this summer. If you would like to help, please contact me, Ms. Goldstein (art teacher) at [email protected] or call at 352-383-2177.

Poster & Essay Winners The Poster and Essay winners have been selected for the No Duck Left Behind Rubber Ducky Race and Carnival. Congratulations goes to Mount Dora High School student Megan St. John and her art teacher, Ms. Caryn Goldstein. As an added bonus, each received $50.

Drama Club Congratulations to Ms. Cicely Bosley and the Drama Club on their recent performance of School House Rock Live! They had four very successful shows and did an outstanding job. You guys rock!

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5FFA Dairy Judging Team Congratulations to the Mount Dora High FFA Dairy Judging Team! They competed at the Florida FFA Dairy Judging State Championships in Tampa and placed 2nd in the State! The Dairy Evaluation team consisted of: • Katelynn Bargar (6th Highest Individual)• Julia Gannaway (8th Highest Individual)• Savannah Dillard (10th Highest Individual)• Nicole Bogle (24th Highest Individual)

They qualified to go to state competing against 72 teams and 280 individual participants, finishing 2nd overall top team and 6th, 8th, 10th, and 24th individually. The contest included Dairy Judging of various breeds, ages and conditions of dairy cows, a dairy management examination including reproduction, milk and dairy production, cattle management, diseases, health, and dairy history. In addition, the team worked on a team contest to judge DHIA score cards as well as having to give individual oral reasons speeches for their placement on classes of Holsteins and jersey breeds of cows. Congratulations on placing 2nd in the state of Florida. They will be recognized on stage at the Florida FFA State Convention in June. No other school from Lake County placed in the top 5 and Mount Dora High has never placed this well in the Dairy Career Development Event Contest. Way to Go FFA Dairy Team!

Baccalaureate Senior members of FCA, along with other classmates, will organize and conduct the Baccalaureate service for the Class of 2016, which will be held on May 22nd at 4 pm at the First Baptist Church of Mount Dora. This is the first event seniors will wear their cap and gown. We hope to see you there!

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• Congratulations on the following students that represented Mount Dora High School

2016 All District Honor Concert Band:

Emily Febo, fluteConnor Axon, bassoonVictoria Crabill, alto saxophoneAndrew Becker, tenor saxophoneMcHenry Mauger, euphoniumTori Bell, contrabass clarinet2016 All District Honor Jazz Band:Justus Kegg, guitar

• Congratulations to the Mount Dora HS Storm Force Jazz Ensemble on receiving Superior Rating at District Jazz Band MPA…..Third year in a Row!!!

• Congratulations to the following students on earning Superior Ratings at District Solo Ensemble: MDHS Woodwind Choir, Scott Hemsath (piano and snare drum), Andrew Becker (alto saxophone), Emily Febo (flute), McHenry Mauger (euphonium), Olivia Hanna (oboe), Brooke Morris (snare drum)

• Congratulations to the following students on earning Excellent Ratings at District Solo Ensemble: MDHS Brass Choir, Victoria Crabill (alto saxophone), Jacob Taylor and Connor Axon (tenor drum duet) and the MDHS Winter Guard

• Congratulations to the following students on earning Superior Ratings at State Solo Ensemble: Andrew Becker (alto saxophone), MDHS Woodwind Choir

• Congratulations to the following students on earning Excellent Ratings at State Solo Ensemble: Emily Febo (flute), Scott Hemsath (snare drum)

• Congratulations to the following students on earning Superior with Distinction Ratings at State Solo Ensemble: Scott Hemsath (piano)

• Congratulations to the MDHS Concert Band for earning an overall Excellent rating at District Concert Band MPA.

• Congratulations to the MDHS Symphonic Band for earning STRAIGHT SUPERIORS at District Concert Band MPA!!! The Symphonic Band will be performing at the State Concert Band Music Performance Assessment on Tues. April 19, 2016 at the Flagler-Palm Coast High School in Palm Coast, Florida…..GO CANES!!!!

• The Mount Dora HS Band program will be hosting two final concerts for the month of May.

• The Spring Showcase Concert will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 and Thursday, May 5, 2016 and will feature the MDHS Symphonic, Concert and Jazz Bands!

• Concert starts at 7:00pm and will be open to the public

• The Prism Showcase Concert will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2016

• Concert starts at 7:00pm and there will be $5.00

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Reading Kudos Congratulations to Reading teacher Lizz Schlotter and her awesome students on winning the Achieve3000 Read to Succeed 2 contest. They were among only a few classes across Central Florida to achieve this milestone. Ms. Schlotter and her students worked very hard and we are all very proud of their accomplishments! Way to go!

Yearbook The yearbook is on sale for $75 until the book is released. The price will rise to $85 on distribution day until all books are sold. Reserve your book today. Make checks payable to MDHS Yearbook. Send orders to Coach TC Hargroves.

Weightlifting Congratulations to senior Sam Fuller who qualified for state in boys weightlifting. We are so very proud of you! Way to represent Mt. Dora High School.

CANES Expo We would like to invite everyone to the annual CANES Expo on Monday, May 9th from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at Mount Dora High School. This year’s expo is designed for our current students and our incoming freshmen to visit the campus and experience what Mount Dora High School has to offer. We will be showcasing our clubs, sports, and other exciting activities our future CANES can participate in. If you have any questions, please contact 352-383-2177. We look forward to seeing you there!

Football News The Orange and White game will be on Thursday, May 12th at 7pm at the Hurricane Football Stadium. The spring football game will be on Thursday, May 19th at 7:00pm. The CANES football team will be taking on Edgewater. Stay tuned for more information on an upcoming Ladies Camp and a Youth Camp this summer! Contact Coach Stephenson for more information.

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8Mount Dora High School Athletics

Mount Dora High School is committed to excellence in academics and athletics. We are a member of the FHSAA and abide by all policies and by-laws. The Mount Dora High Athletic Program mission is to maximize the potential of each student-athlete by providing a rigorous athletic program which complements and supports a challenging academic program that trains student-athletes to persevere, to work well with others, and to test themselves both on and off the field of play.

Sports Offered Coach EmailFallFootball Chris Stephenson [email protected] Cross Country Andy Douglas [email protected] Cross Country Andy Douglas [email protected] & Girls Bowling Marie Aliberti [email protected] Volleyball Caryn Goldstein [email protected] & Girls Swimming Ariel Betancourt [email protected] Golf Ted Dwyer [email protected] Golf Janice Leimberger [email protected] Basketball Ariel Betancourt [email protected] Basketball Dee Dailey-Griffin [email protected] Weightlifting Jason Guido [email protected] Soccer Andy Douglas [email protected] Soccer Christopher Craine [email protected]

Sports Offered Coach EmailSpringBaseball Frank Scott [email protected] John Mason [email protected] Weightlifting Donnie Burchfield [email protected] Track Andy Douglas [email protected] Track Marilyn Orr [email protected] & Girls Tennis Tina Waters [email protected] Directors: Soraya Lakatos [email protected]

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Hurricane Boosters Hurricane Athletic Boosters is looking for your support and help. You could volunteer to assist with a fundraiser or just become a member. Memberships are available starting at $50. All-Sports Passes available for $20 to students. Advertising opportunities are also available for the football stadium. For more information please contact Robin Walker at (352)516-1001 or Grimm DePanicis at (352)267-9000. For your convenience there will be a booster table set up during the August 20th Meet and Greet. Go Canes!

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