HOWL HERITAGE

Staff Accomplishments

Mrs. Blessley
I have a bit of news… One of my ceramics pieces will be in a show in the gallery at the Art Institute of Portland next month. The show is an invitational for secondary Art Educators, and is titled, “What Those Who Teach Can Do.” It’ll be up from April 5-28, and the Artists’ Reception is April 19th in the evening. My piece is a hand thrown plate, with sgraffito carving. Its title is “Kielo,” which means Lily of the Valley in Finnish.

Darcy Haberl, AP Government and Politics, AP Economics and English teacher at Heritage
Darcy was selected to participate in the “Gilder Lehrman Summer Seminar -The Role of the Supreme Court in American History at Stanford University, from July 22 to 28. Selection for this seminar was very competitive. This will deepen her knowledge of American history and offer new ideas to bring back to our students. Twenty-eight teachers were chosen to attend the institute. Those participating will also receive teacher materials that will be an integral part of her seminar experience.

Darlyn Wendlandt, Digital Arts 3D Animation Teacher at Heritage nominated our student Sarah Lyons for the “Women in Technology Competition” in November. Sara Lyons, a Heritage student, was selected from all of the applicants in Oregon and SW Washington by a regional panel of 21 NCWIT judges as the winner of one of the 27 NCWIT Regional Aspiration Awards for 2011-2012. Sara, her teacher Darlyn Wendlandt and our School will be recognized at the awards ceremony.

Gwen Thompson, Chemistry teacher at Heritage received a $7000 grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust of Vancouver, Washington. Eight grants were awarded to support the efforts of outstanding high school science teachers in the Pacific Northwest through the Partners in Science Supplemental Award Program. The primary goal of the program is to provide high school science teachers with opportunities to work at the cutting edge of science, and help develop new inquire-based teaching strategies to encourage more students to pursue careers in science. Gwen’s work will focus on Immunohistochemistry Investigations.

Adam Strong had a short story published in the Rusty Nail Magazine. http://www.rustynailmag.com/

Bob Berrigan had a photograph published. Berrigan published a teaching supplement book for Accounting teachers.

Nancy Keller and Linda Lebard both earned National Boards

Bob Berrigan published an Accounting resource book for teachers. Another might be getting added to the Washington FBLA Board of Directors.

Carli Pilcher- Selected for the 1st team cheer squad at University of Hawaii. She is only the second female Heritage student to make a D1 cheer team. Kirsten Swedblom was the first, cheering at the University of Idaho. The University of Hawaii’s cheer team is among the top in the nation.

Heritage High School teacher Darcy Haberl has been
selected to participate in the Gilder Lehrman Summer
Seminar – The Role of the Supreme Court in American
History at Stanford University this July.

By: Tiarra Baze
Reporter
Mrs. Rotherham is leaving Heritage at the end of the school year. She has accepted a new position with the Vancouver Public Schools as an Associate Principal at the Vancouver School of Arts and Academics starting next fall.

She has been with the Evergreen Public Schools for 18 years and was one of the original staff members at Heritage. Last year she served as the Dean of Students. When Heritage first opened Rotherham taught drama and English class.

The enthusiasm and passion she brought to drama carried over to her students. The drama program blossommed under her guidance.

“It has been a privilege to work with all of you. I have been regularly humbled by the work of our teachers, classified staff and my administrative mentors,” said Rotherham.

She will be greatly missed by students and staff. “She made a huge contribution I am sad she is leaving but happy for her becuase she is pursuing her passion in art,” said Mrs. Sosky, principal.
Rotherham is involved in Advanced Placement testing and coordinating and serves as one of the administrators who oversees College Career and Technical Education classes (CCTE). Students may see her observing in classrooms with her laptop and walkie-talkie; she is always in contact with her fellow administrators.

We wish her the best of luck at Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, so if you happen to pass her in the hallway make sure you say farewell. Rotherham’s favorite quote regarding education is, “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” -William Butler Yeats
Thanks for all that you have done for our school Mrs. Rotherham. You will be missed.

Anna Tomlinson
News Editor

Heritage’s Speech and Debate team has had a record breaking number of State participants this year. With seven competitors for state and four National Qualification attendees, Debate coach, Mr. Hamann said, “I’m proud of them for qualifying.”

Because National Qualifications are not dependent on State placement, they were held prior to the State Competition. Senior Teresa Makar took her Oratory speech far as she made it through five of the six rounds at National Qualifications. Though there were no placers at State, junior Hayley Clark and senior Timothy Nakhisa became the first Heritage debaters to ever win a round at the State Competition.

Seniors Teresa Makar and Cheyanne Bare who have both competed all four of their years were proud of the team’s performances overall, as the competition was tough. “It was a great experience,” said Makar.

Erin Roetker
Editor-n-Chief

Believe the rumors. It is true that Knowledge Bowl has recently taken third place at regional’s in Longview. The competitions consist of teams completing three rounds, two oral and one written. There are sixty total questions in the oral round and the teams have to buzz in to answer. Imagine that pressure. The team has had their ups and downs throughout the year during competitions but there is no doubt that practices have been successful.

“We are strong like a covalent bond.” Said Elizabeth Pring. The team is constantly having positive practices while enjoying each others company, displaying their knowledge but most importantly the candy the Mr. Messer provides. Mr. Messer is not forgiven when he forgets the candy. It is a big deal. Practice usually consists of (besides the candy) the students quizzing each other on facts from a packet of relevant information. Mr. Messer has done a tremendous job taking on the lead role with this group. “As a first year Knowledge Bowl advisor, it has been an honor and a pleasure to get to know and work with these students.

I admire them for their resilience and camaraderie, and for keeping it fun and positive-even at the expense of victory.” Mr. Messer stated. Congratulations Knowledge Bowl for your high achievements and keep up the hard work.