Blue Pride in the Florida Keys

Blue Pride in the Florida Keys

This February break, Homer students left cold Central New York behind for five days. Eleven members of the Homer High School Environmental Outdoor Education Club travelled to the Florida Keys to learn about the local environment and wildlife, to explore the area, and to soak up some rays. Check out these pictures from their adventures!

Donate Blood!

Ali Jenkins

On Friday, March 7th, Homer High School will host our spring Red Cross Blood Drive! If you are sixteen years of age or older, you should consider donating blood. All students need to check their eligibility and have a Homer High School permission slip signed in order to donate. Sixteen year old students need an additional Red Cross permission slip.

Interested students and staff should see Samantha Anderson, Hailey Day, Ali Jenkins, Hannah McEvoy, or another blood drive coordinator for more information and to sign up for an appointment. Your support saves lives and helps earn scholarships for the school.

“The need is constant; the gratification is instant.” Donate today!

Join Us for the Annual Youth and Government Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser!

Join Us for the Annual Youth and Government Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser!

What? A fundraiser with delicious food, sponsored by Homer Youth and Government.

Why? The funds raised at this event help club members afford to attend the annual State Conference.

When? March 3, 2014.

          5:30-7:00 pm.

Tickets: $5 per person, $15 per family

See any Youth and Government member to purchase tickets in advance. Tickets will also be available at the door.

What is Youth and Government?

Youth and Government is an educational program, composed of various branches in which students can participate. Through a series of local YMCA meetings and one state-wide meeting, high school students come together to learn how to turn a problem or an idea into a piece of legislation. Students may also choose to explore the court system, by becoming involved in the judicial branch of the program. After months of preparation and research at the local level, students travel to Albany for three days to debate their refined bills and argue their researched court cases in the hearing rooms and chambers of the State House.

Important:

        Contact Ms. Giordano with any questions, at JGiordano@homercentral.org.

        Any donations are welcome!

        Thank you for your support!

Come One, Come All to Guys and Dolls!

Come One, Come All to Guys and Dolls!

Kennedy George

This year, Homer High School has prepared the musical Guys and Dolls. Showtimes are February 28th and March 1st at 7pm. The production features many of Homer High School’s young actors and actresses, including Robin Baumeister, Zack Sovocool, David Perfetti, Erik Gustafson, and Rachel McNeil.

Guys and Dolls takes place in New York City. It begins with the character Nathan Detroit, who is engaged to Miss Adelaide. He is trying to find a place to hold his gambling game, but he needs one thousand dollars for a spot to play. In order to get this money, Nathan challenges the character Sky Masterson to a bet that Nathan believes is impossible for Sky to win. Will Sky win the bet? Will Nathan find a place for his game without Police Lieutenant Brannigan catching him? Will Adelaide finally convince Nathan to get married? Find out by coming to see Homer High School’s production of Guys and Dolls!

Student Government: Valentine’s Day Festivities

As we near Valentine’s Day, Student Government is offering two ways to get in the holiday spirit. Through Wednesday, you can order carnations for a special somebody. They will be delivered to homerooms on Valentine’s Day; order yours today! Then, this Friday, you can grab a buddy and dress up for famous couples’ day! Spend Valentine’s Day as your favorite fictional, historic, or celebrity couple. Enjoy these fun activities this Valentine’s Day!

SADD and The Wizards

Stephen Hyde  

On Saturday, the 25th of January Homer High School’s SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) had the pleasure of selling concessions at the Harlem Wizards game; They sold hot dogs, brownies, nachos and other assorted snacks.  SADD’s advisor, Michael Massenzio, and 15 students were there to help out.  Massenzio said, “SADD and I had a great time last year and were glad to be asked to come back and help out this year.”  Part of the funds SADD received will be donated to Homer’s Largest Red Ribbon’s fund to benefit the Southern Tier AIDS program.

Winter Festival 2014

Winter Festival 2014

Ali Jenkins

Homer’s 2014 Winter Fest was another success! The weekend was filled with ghost tours, ice sculpture contests, human dog sled racing, children’s activities, entertainers, and lots of yummy food!

Many Homer High School students volunteered throughout the weekend. Shakespearean Society accompanied Mr. Sweeney on the ghost tours Friday night. Government students and National Honors Society members helped Saturday morning with the children’s activities. They ran games, passed out tickets, made crafts, and painted faces. On Saturday night, National Honors Society brought baked goods to the volleyball tournament and managed the food sales.

Thanks to everyone who made the event a success!

Jeans for Teens

Jeans for Teens

Jared Pace

Do you want to make a difference? Support a good cause? Help children in need? By supporting Teens for Jeans at the high school, you can! From now through February 14, you can drop off gently-used jeans in your English classrooms. Your donations will help children in need.

If you want to become even more involved, visit TEENSFORJEANS.com, where you can:

1. Sign up to receive a FREE Teens for Jeans banner
2. Download posters and collect jeans
3. Drop your collected jeans at any of your local Aero or P.S. stores
4. Return to TeensForJeans.com to report the number of jeans you collected

It’s that simple! The top elementary, middle, and high schools will each win $5,000! The school that collects the most jeans will receive the grand prize of $10,000, as well as Aéropostale t-shirts and a party!

Talk to either Mr. Hatch or a student government member for more information!

Cookie Grams

Cookie Grams

What: Send a giant, homemade sugar cookie to someone special, first period on Valentine’s Day

When: You may order during ninth periods Monday, February 3rd, through Friday, February 7th

Where: Place your orders in the main lobby

Note: You can order cookie grams for your friends or teachers, and you may also order some to take   home

2014 Scholastics Writing Winners

2014 Scholastics Writing Winners

The results from the 2014 Scholastics writing competition are in! Homer High School participates as a part of the Northeast Region at Large, which includes hundreds of high schools. The students competed for a limited number of Gold Keys, Silver Keys, and Honorable Mentions. Congratulations to everyone who was recognized!

Gold Keys

Alice Jenkins - Writing Portfolio

Alice Jenkins - “Tick Tock” (science fiction/fantasy)

Alice Jenkins - “On the Rocks” (short story)

Rachel McNeil - “Home” (short story)

Silver Keys

Freideric Handelmann - “Descent into Darkness” (science fiction/fantasy)

Alice Jenkins - “Masquerade” (short story)

Jordan Laundry - “Snowmen” (short story)

Rachel McNeil - “Car Rides” (flash fiction)

Honorable Mention

Amanda Cochran - “Demon” (science fiction/fantasy)

Liam George - “Forgiveness” (short story)

Alyssa Smith - “Marked” (science fiction/fantasy)