Learning outside of the classroom

Junior Tyler Holbert and Senior Matthew Nicholas with their trophies from SBLC

By: Tyler Holbert
WebMaster

I believe that not all learning happens within the four walls of a classroom. Teachers can teach us a lot of factual topics, but there are many situations that our teachers cannot replicate in the classroom. Teachers can’t bring in some of the greatest most inspirational leaders in the state, among other things.
In Future Business Leaders of America, students gain knowledge about business and apply it towards competitions. This experience gives the student an opportunity of a lifetime.

I have been in FBLA for three years and every year I attend state competition, I learn something new. This year I learned how to run a campaign booth all while carrying the responsibility of meeting deadlines. With a student leadership organization like FBLA you have the opportunity to gain leadership skills, travel experiences, and community service projects.

You also gain the skills to become a leader of today, tomorrow, and forever when you join clubs such as FBLA, DECA, FFA and Key Club, etc. That is why it is important for students to be involved in these clubs they give members the chance to unlock their potential.

While being in FBLA I’ve gained a better attachment and experience at school because it makes me try harder in all of my classes. I also have to keep up with my grades, so that I can remain a chapter officer.

Clubs help students stay more focused in school as well bringing an element of fun because it can keep us involved and engaged.

Mr. Heritage

Winner Kevin Wiggins poses with runners-up Cherno Sowe, Ronnie Hester, and fellow Mr. Heritage competitors, along with event hosts Kristine Madsen and Erin Roetker of FBLA.

By: Justine Schoolfield
Circulation Manager

On Wednesday, April 25 2012, the 13th annual Mr. Heritage was put on by our very own FBLA. The show was hosted by seniors Erin Roetker and Kristine Madsen. They provided jokes and facts to keep the crowd entertained while the show was waiting to start. Six contestants participated in the show. Seniors Houston Dillard, Zachary Hall, Cherno Sowe, and Kevin Wiggins, junior Gabe Morales and freshman Ronnie Hester. The boys showed us their sports wear, beach wear, talent, formal wear and followed up with answers from a short Q and A. Taking home the crown was senior Kevin Wiggins.

FBLA State

FBLA State competitors worked hard at the state competition in Seattle and were rewarded with many fun experiences.

By: Anna Tomlinson
News Editor

Members of FBLA recently competed in Seattle at the FBLA State Level Competition. Having had such a large number qualify for state, and eighteen students compete, the school was certainly represented in a professional manner.

In the midst of recruiting new FBLA members for the fall, the students’ accounts of the State Competition have been enticing to potential members. While the trip to Seattle was for the competition, the students were able to experience many other opportunities to tour businesses, network, and connect with friends who have been made via FBLA.

Students who placed include: seniors Matthew Nicholas, Erin Roetker, Anna Stice, and Jacob Weathers, junior Tyler Holbert, and sophomore Addison Underwood. Seven other members placed in the top 15, and each competitor deserves a big congratulations.

News “bites”

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.

Ms. Rotherham retiring


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.

THE CONFIDENT HUNDRED

EMMERT

ONE HUNDRED PORTRAITS photographed in Emmert’s room for the HHS Confidence Challenge!

That’s PROOF of ONE HUNDRED people who

went without make-up, hair products, jewelry, and brand names
and (perhaps even more impressively)
made their way up to my room to prove it,
and be photographed at their “weakest.”

Congratulations, on your strength Heritage!