“HOME OF THE PIONEERS” Leadership, Integrity, Character, Pride Vol. 1, Spring March 2012 School Counseling 5 Library 13 Attendance 6 PTSA 18 Clubs/Activities/Depts 6 Boosters 20 Yearbook Order Form 29 7 Habits ® 26 Emergency Situations 2 10504 Kettle Run Road, Nokesville, VA 20181 • 703.594.3020 • 703.594.2814 Dear Patriot Pioneers Families: This school year has been fast-paced and amazing. After doing so much to open Patriot High School last fall, it is hard to believe it is March with only three months left of the 2011-12 school year. The mild winter with minimal snow days has been better than the past several years. Now the question becomes will March come in like a lion and out like a lamb? With mid-terms behind us, we are preparing our students for Advanced Placement (AP) Exams and Standard of Learning (SOL) Tests. We have used the 7 Habits as an organizational tool for our students and helped to shape our school’s climate through the Rachel’s Challenge program. As many of you already know, at Patriot High School, we believe in providing our students with a tool kit that enables them to prepare for future success as a 21 st century learner. Our students have been working hard, and their hard work is paying off. The Girls’ Basketball team, led by Ms. Jen Olinger, had a competitive season, and congratulations are extended to All-District award winners: Kendall Dalkeiwicz, 2 nd team, All-District; Zohra Al- len and Hannah Mardo, honorable mentions, All-District. The Boys’ Basketball team also had many bright spots in their inaugural season. Congratulations to our District award winners: EJ Baltimore, 2 nd team, All-District; AJ Cowthran and Marcus Farber, honorable mentions, All-District. Congratulations also go to members of Patriot’s Indoor Track team who exceeded expectations, finishing 2 nd in the District for girls and 3 rd in the District for boys. Finally, our Drama Program deserves recognition for its success in District to compete for the state title. Please support our students by attending the Winter Awards ceremony on March 5, at 6:30 p.m., in Patriot’s auditorium. Parent involvement is paramount to the success of any school. Here at Patriot HS we have a phenomenal Booster Organization and Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA). I am always in awe about what organizations like these can do. The efforts and hard work of these groups deserve more than the thank you I offer for their contributions. If you have not attended a Booster or PTSA meeting, please take an evening to do so. The next Booster meeting is March 6, at 7 p.m., and the PTSA meets on March 15, at 7 p.m. They would welcome your support and perhaps you would like to become a volunteer if possible. The Booster organization is sponsoring a golf tournament in April. More information can be found on Patriot’s Web page. Patriot’s next Principal’s Advisory Council (PAC) meeting is March 8, at 7 p.m. The public is welcome. If you would like to speak to the council, please let me know the item to possibly be added to the agenda, time allowing. If you decide to attend, enter through door #3, proceed to the media center on your left. I look forward to seeing you. Sincerely, Principal
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“HOME OF THE PIONEERS”
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Vol. 1, Spring
March 2012
School Counseling 5 Library 13
Attendance 6 PTSA 18
Clubs/Activities/Depts 6 Boosters 20
Yearbook Order Form 29
7 Habits® 26
Emergency Situations 2
10504 Kettle Run Road, Nokesville, VA 20181 • 703.594.3020 • 703.594.2814
Dear Patriot Pioneers Families:
This school year has been fast-paced and amazing. After doing so much to open Patriot High School last fall, it is hard to believe it is March with only three months left of the 2011-12 school year. The mild winter with minimal snow days has been better than the past several years. Now the question becomes will March come in like a lion and out like a lamb?
With mid-terms behind us, we are preparing our students for Advanced Placement (AP) Exams and Standard of Learning (SOL) Tests. We have used the 7 Habits as an organizational tool for our students and helped to shape our school’s climate through the Rachel’s Challenge program. As many of you already know, at Patriot High School, we believe in providing our students with a tool kit that enables them to prepare for future success as a 21st century learner.
Our students have been working hard, and their hard work is paying off. The Girls’ Basketball team, led by Ms. Jen Olinger, had a competitive season, and congratulations are extended to All-District award winners: Kendall Dalkeiwicz, 2nd team, All-District; Zohra Al-len and Hannah Mardo, honorable mentions, All-District. The Boys’ Basketball team also had many bright spots in their inaugural season. Congratulations to our District award winners: EJ Baltimore, 2nd team, All-District; AJ Cowthran and Marcus Farber, honorable mentions, All-District. Congratulations also go to members of Patriot’s Indoor Track team who exceeded expectations, finishing 2nd in the District for girls and 3rd in the District for boys. Finally, our Drama Program deserves recognition for its success in District to compete for the state title. Please support our students by attending the Winter Awards ceremony on March 5, at 6:30 p.m., in Patriot’s auditorium.
Parent involvement is paramount to the success of any school. Here at Patriot HS we have a phenomenal Booster Organization and Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA). I am always in awe about what organizations like these can do. The efforts and hard work of these groups deserve more than the thank you I offer for their contributions. If you have not attended a Booster or PTSA meeting, please take an evening to do so. The next Booster meeting is March 6, at 7 p.m., and the PTSA meets on March 15, at 7 p.m. They would welcome your support and perhaps you would like to become a volunteer if possible. The Booster organization is sponsoring a golf tournament in April. More information can be found on Patriot’s Web page.
Patriot’s next Principal’s Advisory Council (PAC) meeting is March 8, at 7 p.m. The public is welcome. If you would like to speak to the council, please let me know the item to possibly be added to the agenda, time allowing. If you decide to attend, enter through door #3, proceed to the media center on your left. I look forward to seeing you.
Sincerely,
Principal
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EMERGENCY SITUATIONS ON SCHOOL GROUNDS
Thank you to our parents and students as we dealt with an unforeseen mechanical failure at Patriot on February 21, which may have led to the presence of an unknown odor in some of our classrooms. As many of you know, precautions were taken by school administrative staff. Students were moved to another location within the building, the air handing system was shut down, and an inspection was conducted. When the cause and/or location of the odor could not be determined, students were evacuated to the stadium and then loaded onto buses around 9 a.m.to stay warm. As was shared in an email previously, we believe the cause to be a malfunctioning HVAC unit on the roof of the school. PWCS Facilities Services personnel, in conjunction with emergency personnel from the Prince William Fire Department, inspected the building and the school was cleared for students to return at about 11 a.m. Repairs and inspections have been completed on this unit.
In reflecting on the day’s events, we would like to applaud the students and staff of Patriot as they performed above and beyond expectations during what could have been a difficult situation. The PWCS crisis management plan is designed to protect the safety and welfare of students and has, at its core, these basic principles which allow for the school system to partner with first responders to ensure the safety of students before they would be able to return to a building. During any event, it is important that the appropriate information be shared with parents and community members to alleviate anxiety. That information will come to you in several ways - through the official PWCS website, through PWCS Facebook and Twitter feeds, and through Blackboard Connect - this service allows parents to receive phone calls, Emails, and text messages sent right to their phones with accurate and pertinent information. The official word on what is happening will come through one of those channels.
During times of crisis, especially in a high school, sometimes information is shared that is inaccurate and/or untrue, sometimes by students who have heightened anxiety and/or fears about the unknown. We want you to know that if plans call for the movement of students to another location, or plans involve sending students home, that information would come to you directly through one of the channels listed above. You can register your cell phone and/or other devices through www.pwcs.edu to provide you with up-to-date information.
In the past weeks, as previously posted, Prince William County Schools’ students and families have dealt with evacuations due to a phony bomb threat, and a blackout affecting several locations. In every case PWCS e-News, Facebook, and Twitter feeds got confirmed information out within minutes.
Please, in times of emergency, look for and share official information from PWCS sites and schools. It may take a bit longer to post, but it will be accurate and, like all emergency responses, be designed to put safety first. Calling or going to a school in the midst of an emergency can hinder the very response intended to ensure safety.
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RACHEL’S CHALLENGE
Rachel Scott was the first person killed at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999. Her acts of kindness and compassion coupled with the contents of her six diaries have become the foundation for one of the most life-changing school programs in America.
Powerful video/audio footage of Rachel’s life and the Columbine tragedy holds students spell-bound during a one hour school presentation that motivates them to make apositive change in the way they treat others. This is followed by a separate interactive 90 minute training session involving both adult and student leaders that shows how to sustain the momentum created by the assembly. The assembly creates the “want to” or desire for positive change. The training session teaches the “how to” and ensures that the positive impact will continue. That evening the Rachel’s Challenge speaker conducts a powerful session with parents and community leaders. This session is similar to the assembly program and ends with a specific challenge to parents and community leaders, showing them how they can reinforce the decisions their youth are making. Entertainers, politicians, sports celebrities, educators, and even two Presidents of the United States have been impacted by Rachel’s Challenge. However, students are the target audience and they have proven that they will respond with positive words, attitudes, and actions. Your school will never be the same after being exposed to Rachel’s Challenge! Checkout the link below to watch a video on Rachel’s Challenge- http://vimeo.com/20725118 Please also read Rachel’s essay that’s located on the next page of the newsletter.
NURSE’S CORNER JoAnn Haun, RN, 703-594-3189 Allergy Season
Allergy season is upon us and allergies can be caused by many triggers. Pollen is a major contributor of allergies that begin in the spring. For medicine at school, please make sure the proper forms are on file. Here are some ways to help decrease allergy symptoms:
Wash hair daily
Change pillow cases frequently
Wash hands frequently, and avoid touching the face
Take allergy medicine as needed
See your physician as needed
Allergy shots
Different meds you can take: (allergies- Claritin or Allegra or Zrytec) – ( take only one of these at a time) (throat- Chloreseptic lozengers/spray) (nose – Ocean spray saline drops)
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SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE NEWS AND VIEWS
School Counseling Department
Terri Snoots, Director of School Counseling
Tiffany Smith, Counselor- A-E
Diana De Jesus Brent, Counselor- F-Le
Laura Feeley, Counselor- Li-Ri
Susan Sigmon, Counselor- Ro-Z
Linda Fair, Registrar
Ginger Baltimore, Counseling Office Secretary
JUNIOR NEWS It is time for juniors to start thinking about college/career choices. Juniors should keep in mind the following:
Spring break is a great time to visit potential colleges. Call ahead and make an appointment to have a guided
tour of the college or university.
Students interested in beginning the college search process should make an appointment to see their school
counselor. Students can conduct college searches on the computer using the Family Connections Naviance
Web site. Students received his or her passwords in the fall. Please see your counselor if you have questions.
SUMMER SCHOOL NEWS Students who wish to enroll in summer school courses should begin looking at the summer school Web site.
Monday, June 25, 2012 to Friday, August 3, 2012 7:30 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.
REGISTRATION DATES Summer School registration begins Tuesday, March 1 and ends Friday, June 15, in the Counseling Office at each high
school. Please read all of the summer school information carefully to ensure an understanding of the commitment involved before registering for the Summer School Program. Refunds will not be given after the close of business on
Friday, June 15. VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER SCHOOL
The Virtual High School offers 21 full credit courses in semester length sessions. Three sessions per year are offered
with specific start and end dates. The VHS does not allow open enrollment. Students register during the specified registration period and complete the course during the semester timeframe:
Summer session runs from late June to early August (registration in April-June) Students should expect to spend approximately 7-8 hrs per week (fall/spring), and 4-6 hours per DAY (summer
session) working in their online course. Students work during the hours that are best for them while meeting
established deadlines. Students may NOT miss a week during summer session. Daily logins are required. http://virtualhigh.schools.pwcs.edu/
REVOLUTION PRE-SAT HELP
Revolution Prep wants to ensure that you get the best SAT preparation possible for the best deal! Our standard group course costs $599 and our hybrid course is $899. It is not too late to sign up for May and June! If you have any
questions or want to sign up, please do not hesitate to give us a call at 877.738.7737. One of our Program Advisors will more than happy to answer any and all of your questions! We look forward to speaking with you soon.
According to the Regulation 664-4 - All grades used to determine honor roll status are averaged on a semester basis. In order to be eligible for the school honor roll, a student must have earned a semester average, in each class, of a grade
equivalent to 3.0 or better. That is, no student is eligible for the honor roll if he or she earns a grade lower than a grade
equivalent to 3.0.
PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL CRITERIA
All grades used to determine eligibility for the principal’s honor roll shall be averaged on a semester basis. In order to be
eligible for the principal’s honor roll, a student shall earn a grade equivalent to a 4.0 or better in each class in which he or she is enrolled.
SCHEDULING NEWS Counselors will complete the scheduling process by March 13. By this date, your student will have met with his/her
counselor and prepared a list of courses requested for the 2012-13 school year. REMEMBER – all course requests will be
reevaluated at the end of the school year to make sure that students have met all needed pre-requisites. If you would like your student to be recommended for another course, please discuss your concerns with your student’s teacher.
Recommendations can be changed up until the June 29 deadline. Please be sure to return the Course Request pink sheet signed to the counseling office.
In May, students will receive a copy of the courses requested as listed in the computer. Please make sure that these courses are accurate and make changes on the form that will be attached. All changes should be submitted to the coun-
seling office by June 29. No changes, except those to reflect summer school course completion, will be made after that date. Please contact your student’s counselor if you have questions.
When your child is absent from school, please have him or her bring a note to the attendance office (room 1530) within two (2) days of his or her return to school. It is not necessary for the parent/guardian to call the school or attendance.
Attendance can be reached at 703.594.3021
ATTENDANCE
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Patriot Pioneer Inaugural Yearbook
The 2011-12 Yearbook order form is attached at the back of this newsletter. Please contact Artise Gill, [email protected],
for further information.
Although the online sales are no longer available, yearbooks are still for sale. Just fill out the order form
and return it to the front office with your payment. Get yours today because they are going fast.
Do SOMETHING. Even a small bit of work can give you a sense of accomplishment.
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PATRIOT MARCHING BAND
Are you interested in joining the Patriot Marching Band? Did you use to play a band instrument or are you looking to get started – this is your opportunity to get involved! The marching band participates in football
games, competitions, parades, and is looking forward to a major out-of-state trip next year! There are spots in the band, drum line, pit, and color guard. If you are interested, see Mr. Van Gelder in the band room
Informational Marching Band Meeting May 1 at 7 p.m.
Patriot Band Room
PATRIOT’S OFFICE OF INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY Parent Portal/Schoolfusion
Parents who have not applied for a Parent Portal account can do so at http://parentportal.pwcs.edu/. The Parent Portal
gives you access to your children’s current grades. Once you create your Parent Portal account, you can use that same username & password to log in to Patriot’s Web site (aka Schoolfusion) where you will find class Web pages and teacher
contact information.
Students have their own accounts to log in to the Parent Portal and Patriot’s Web site/Schoolfusion. Any student who
does not know or remember how to login to these systems should contact Ms. Lowry at [email protected].
For security reasons, it is very important that students change their Parent Portal/Schoolfusion password from what they were provided the first time they logged in. All password change requests must be done through the
Parent Portal. Once the password is changed in the Parent Portal, the new password will also work to login to Patriot's Web page/Schoolfusion. To change your password:
Go to http://patrioths.schools.pwcs.edu. 1. Select Parent Portal/Login/Request Account from the navigation bar at left.
2. Click Login. 3. Enter your current username and password.
4. Click the Settings button in the upper right corner of the screen. 5. Enter your new password (must contain at least eight characters) in the New Password field.
6. Enter it a second time in the Confirm Password field.
7. Click Apply. “Quitting” Web Pages
Are you or your student(s) receiving emails containing information for classes that they are no longer enrolled in? Or for teams and/or clubs that they are no longer part of?
When a student’s schedule changes, the new class Web pages are automatically associated with the student’s account
and will show up under their “FusionPages” link at http://patrioths.schools.pwcs.edu. However, the old classes Web
pages are not automatically deleted. To update their online schedule students must “quit” the old/incorrect class Web pages.
Go to http://patrioths.schools.pwcs.edu and log in.
1. After logging in, select My Account/Personal Settings. 2. Click the My FusionPages tab.
Under My FusionPages, click the red “x” next to the class Web pages you wish to quit.
The process is the same for “quitting” team or club Web pages. Students can just click the red “x” next to those pages
and the emails will stop.
Educational APPS for the IPad There are hundreds, if not thousands, of really amazing apps available to enhance a student’s educational experience. If
you are not sure which apps are best, check out the Educational Applications list at http://ischoolinitiative.org/services/eduational-apps.html. This is a list created by students, for students, and is a great
Patriot High School’s Fine & Performing Arts students are buzzing with all kinds of activities. The Patriot Players are celebrating the success of second place in the Northwestern Region and preparing to advance to the state championship in Charlottesville on March 3. Only eight schools in the Commonwealth qualify to compete in the state championship and this is no small feat our first year out. The Patriot Players also took
home two of the only five acting medals awarded for individual performances in the entire region. Sophomore Hayden Adkins was the highest ranking actor in the region with a score of 19 out of a possible 20 (ranked 5 by three judges and 4 by one). Sophomore Brittany Clark was ranked third with a score of 7. The Pioneers were consistently commended for their professionalism both on and off stage. They represented Patriot beautifully and will continue to do so in Charlottesville. Chorus sponsored its first annual "Hum & Yum" on Friday, February 24. Chorus students performed songs by Rihanna, Christina Perry, One Republic, and more! Patriot chorus students are gearing up for their Pre-State Assessment concert on Wednesday, March 14. District IX State Assessment will be held at Patriot HS on March 16-17. Ms. Laura Layman, choral director at Patriot HS, received the Colleen Kirk award, awarded to a teacher in their first three years of teaching, to attend the ACDA Southern Division Conference in Winston-Salem, NC, congratulations. In Orchestra, a small ensemble of orchestra students performed for the residents of the Dunbarton Active Adult Community in Bristow on Saturday, February 18. The performance included many genres of music ranging from Handel to Coldplay and was extremely well received. The students took a true leadership role by helping to select music for the event, practicing on their own time to prepare, and then speaking to the audience to introduce each selection. The community members were very impressed with the maturity of the students and their performance abilities and remarked at how wonderful it is to see young people doing something so positive and enjoying themselves while making music.
The Fine Arts classes are striving to create a stronger cross curriculum environment at Patriot High School. The photography program has created multiple opportunities for students to participate and develop their photography skills and styles. Inspired by the popular "NO H8" campaign, Patriot students are creating their own examples of “compassion” photographs to assist in promoting harmony around campus. The students are providing images to accompany the next Orchestra performance on May 23, at 7 p.m. After listening to music, the students were inspired by the orchestra composition and created work based off of the musical experience. In addition The Culinary Arts program asked the photo students to create an inviting cafe environment in the new building. Students focused on texture and point of view to develop creative images of food. The Art 1 students are working with color, particularly symbolism, and meaning in color to create their personal watercolor Mandalas. Art II students are finishing up their second clay project and are experimenting with painting and glazing techniques to finish their pieces and Art III students are preparing their work for PWCS’s County Art Fair, Saturday, March 24, at Hylton High School from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. We hope to see you there!
KNOW what’s expected. If you’re WONDERING, you’ll end up WANDERING.
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High school students are eligible to interview for summer school
teacher assistant programs at the elementary and middle school
levels. Job Fairs for these positions will be held from 6 - 8 p.m. on the
following dates:
Thursday, March 22 - Stonewall High
Tuesday, March 27 - Freedom High
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Prince William County and Patriot High School is offering a free preschool program for low-income families with children who will be four years old before September 30, 2012. If you are receiving Temporary
Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Food Stamps, or Medicaid, you may qualify. If you would like to be considered for the program next school year and find out more about the qualifications, please contact:
You will need to provide the following information:
Annual Income Verification Proof that you are receiving TANF, Food Stamps or Medicaid
Child’s Birth Certificate Two forms of ID/proof of address
Physical exam form completed by a Doctor Child’s Immunization Record
Registration will be in June, so please don’t wait!
Know you CAN do it, then do it well.
Congratulations to the Patriot Players who earned 2nd place in the Northwestern Region and advance to the state championship in Charlottesville on March 3. Only EIGHT schools in the entire Commonwealth qualify to compete in the state championship, so this is no small feat by Patriot’s inaugural thespian group!
The Players also took home two of the five acting medals awarded for individual performances in the entire region. Sophomore Hayden Adkins was the highest ranking actor in the region with a score of 19 out of 20 (ranked 5 by three judges and 4 by one). Sophomore Brittany Clark was ranked third with a score of 7. The Pioneers were consistently commended for their professionalism both on and off stage. They represented Patriot beautifully and will continue to do so in Charlottesville.
In order to help students prepare for the new versions of SOL Math tests being used this year, the Math Department will be offering some additional help for their students. Please pay attention to the announcements, class WebPages, and the department page for specific info regarding these extra help sessions.
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ENGLISH DEPARTMENT NEWS
9th Grade: The 9th grade students are preparing to read William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and their culminating activity will be the Renaissance Faire, which we hope will become their signature event each spring. Parents, please look for more information to come from your student about this upcoming event.
10th Grade: The 10th grade students are moving into William Shakespeare as well, with a focus on rhetoric, language, and analyzing author’s purpose and audience. As the quarter winds down, students will develop a resume and learn how to conduct themselves during an interview. These skills will be important to our sopho-mores as many of them begin to seek their first job this summer.
11th Grade: The 11th grade students have completed their research papers and are feeling pretty good about their success in this endeavor. The teachers have been preparing students for their Writing SOL test and will move toward more reading, particularly in the Modernism Period. The AP Language and Composition students have worked hard to develop skills in analyzing rhetoric and writing as they prepare for the AP exam in May.
Drama: The Patriot Players turned in a stellar performance at the regional competition in Danville, VA on February 18. Hayden Adkins received top honors for “All Star Cast” and Brittany Clark took home third place in this category. The Patriot Players move on to the state competition scheduled for Saturday, March 3 in Charlottesville, VA. Break a Leg!
Overall, the students have been working diligently to master new skills and prepare for the 21st Century.
Debate Club: The Debate Club has begun and will hold meetings and in-house competitions on Thursdays at 2 p.m. in Room 1105. If your child is interested in developing skills related to debate and public speaking, then please have them join us. For further information, you may contact Mrs. DeLores Lucas at [email protected].
The Varsity Swim Team had a fantastic first year with the boys finishing undefeated and the girls only losing one meet. The boys’ team placed second at Districts with the following boys moving on to the Region meet: Josh Croasdell, Luke Cumberland, Nathan George, Gavin Graham, CJ Higdon, Reed Kieler, Nick Manning, Coulter Morrill, Jeffrey Pfannenstein, Andrew Proper, Marcus Quint, Thomas Scott, Daniel Yu, and John Yu. Continuing on to the State Meet was: Thomas Scott and Andrew Proper. The girls finished third at Districts with the following moving on to the Region meet: Samantha Baird, Claire Muckerman, Betsy Pogue, Morgan Remaley, Caroline Rector, Haley Soller, and Sydney Thorpe. Congratulations to all our swimmers!
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BOYS’ BASKETBALL TEAM
The boys’ basketball program’s inaugural season had a lot of bright spots. We had overtime games, buzzer beating winners, and some overall exciting plays. Though each team experienced some struggle, the coach-ing staff is very excited about the potential that we have and the culture we have created during our first season. Please stay tuned to the Web site for announcements about our youth camp, information about our team camp, and spring workouts. A special thanks to the Booster Club and the parents for their devotion to the boys, and to Red Nation for their support at our games. Congratulations to our district award winners: EJ Baltimore (2nd All-District), AJ Cowthran, Terry Smith and Marcus Farber (honorable mention All-District).
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WRESTLING TEAM
The Patriot Pioneers wrestling season concluded with a post season performance that matched an equally successful regular season. The District Tournament was a great success, with Patriot qualifying eight wrestlers for the Northwest Regional Tournament, with three others achieving alternate status. Highlighting the tournament was Anthony Oslen, who achieved the distinction of District Champion following an unbeaten performance at the 170 pound weight class. Dillon Creswell was also a finalist, but settled for runner-up status after falling in a hard fought final. Other Regional qualifiers included Christian Gillet, Chad Lehner, Gabe McGinness, Kevin Ettiene, Zack Catron, and Dylan Franco.
The successful season continued at the Northwest Regional Tournament the following weekend at Forest Park. Anthony Olsen shined brightly once again, finishing the tournament 3-1 and achieving runner-up status. This second place finish also automatically qualified Anthony for the State Wrestling Tournament. Olsen was not the only Pioneer to bring home a regional medal, as both freshman Christian Gillet and junior Zack Catron finished 6th in their perspective weight classes. These finishes, along with wins by Chad Lehner, Gabe McGinness, and Dillon Creswell led the Pioneers to a 12th place team finish in the region.
The season concluded with Anthony Olsen competing at the State Tournament at Robinson High School. It was there that Olsen fell just one match short of a state medal, finishing his season with an outstanding 39-4 record.
With multiple tournament victories in the first season, along with 13-10 dual meet record, the Patriot wrestlers constructed an unbelievably successful first season and look forward to achieving even greater accolades next season!
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GYMNASTICS
Patriot’s gymnastics team placed first at the Aloha Classic Gymnastics Invitational hosted here at Patriot. Vanessa Lee had a personal best of an 8.65 on Balance Beam at the District Meet, advancing her to compete at Regionals. Congratulations to all of the Patriot Gymnasts for their accomplishments for their inaugural season.
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM
Overall the Patriot girls basketball program had a positive, encouraging, and competitive first season. As many of our other Patriot teams this year, we had a rather young and inexperienced group of student athletes coming from various middle and high schools which made this first year difficult to go up against some of the other veteran teams in the district. However, as a whole, the entire program developed and progressed throughout the season and we look forward to what we know will be a great success in future years. Congratula-tions to our All-District award winners: Kendall Dalkeiwicz (2nd team All-District), Zohra Allen and Hannah Mardo (honorable mention All-District).
INDOOR TRACK TEAM
Training outside during the winter months makes it difficult to put together consistent training. However this year, the Patriot Indoor Track Team exceeded expectations and finished 2nd in the district on the girls’ side and 3rd for the boys.
The girls were highlighted by District Champions in the Long Jump by Candance Jones, High Jump with Amber Cowthran, Crystal Hunt in the Shot Put, Kristin Schnurr in the 1000 meter run, 4x200 meter relay made up of Cowthran, Jones, Hunt, and Kiara Walker, and the 4x400 meter relay made up of Shelby File, Meredith Hackerson, Melissa Molestina, and Kiara Walker.
The boys were highlighted by All-District performances and qualifying for Regionals next Wednesday were Godfred Baisel in the High Jump, Grant Amoateng in the Triple Jump and Long Jump, Max Ortiz and Ryan Ashley in the Shot Put, Baisle and Joseph Tay in the 55 Dash, Roberto Gorjon in the 1600, John Wilding in the 500, Kevin Amaya in the 1000, the 4x800 relay consisting of Logan Ray, Alex Gellios, Tyler Estrada and Amaya and the 4x400 consisting of Gorjon, Wilding, Stewart, and Andrew Schifilacqua. Congratulations to all on an outstanding season!
The Patriot Athletic Boosters Program is not a program or department of the Prince William County Public Schools but
an independent organization which has obtained the approval of PWCS to support its schools, students, teams, programs, and extracurricular activities. All funds raised by the Patriot Athletic Boosters Program are used for
school-related purposes.
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Made from natural wood; no previously
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3.0 cu. ft. bag 42 bags per pallet
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First Charitable Golf Tournament
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2011-12 School Year
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YEARBOOK ORDER FORM
School Board
Mr. Milton C. Johns
Chairman At-Large
Mrs. Lisa E. Bell
Vice Chairman
Neabsco District
Mrs. Alyson A. Satterwhite Dr. Michael I. Otaigbe
Gainesville District Coles District
Mrs. Betty Covington Mrs. Denita S. Ramirez
Potomac District Woodbridge District
Mr. Grant Lattin Mr. Gil Trenum
Occoquan District Brentsville District
Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Steven L. Walts
The Prince William County Public School Division does not discriminate in employment or in its
educational programs and activities against qualified individuals on the basis of race, color, national
origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, veteran status, or disability. PWCS provides equal access to the
Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
The following individual will handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, including
Section 504 and Title IX:
Associate Superintendent for Human Resources
Prince William Count Public Schools, P.O. Box 389, Manassas, VA 703.791.8377
Patriot High School Administrative Team
Dr. Michael E. Bishop, Principal
Ms. Madre Mack., Assistant Principal
Mrs. Emily Utter, Assistant Principal
Mr. Lance Sherrill, Teacher on Administrative Assignment
Mrs. Chrystal L. Thompson, Teacher on Administrative Assignment
