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Below is the most recent ADHS news. Scroll down for a reverse chronological order of this year's news.
May 24, 2013 ADHS Golf Benefit
Calling all golfers and auction lovers! The place to be on June 11 will be Lochmere Golf Course for the annual Jag Club Golf Tournament, Dinner and Auction. Please visit the tournament website for all you need to register. Don't golf? Not a problem. Purchase a $10 meal ticket for a wonderful selection of foods from Ruckus in Tryon Village. Peruse the silent auction and get ready to come home with some fabulous wins. All proceeds go to the Jag Club, partner of Athens Drive Athletic Department. Working together, we provide team support from facility upgrades and maintenance to transportation of athletes to equipment needs. And all the little stuff in between.
Click http://adhsjags.wix.com/jagclubgolftourney or http://www.ihigh.com/adhsjags/article_171549.html to register. If either link does not work, please copy and paste into your broswer.
May 21, 2013 ADHS Receives STEM Grant
The ADHS Environmental Club received the Professional Land Care Network (PLANET) "Day of Service Grant" sponsored by Hicks Landscaping in Wendell NC. The grant was obtained with the support of students and staff of ADHS via voting for best plan and T-shirt desing online. The club will receive a $2500 for landscape design to provide a educational nature area for students and to promote environmental awareness on campus.
May 20, 2013 ADHS Orchestra Performance
The final orchestra performance of the year is this Tuesday, May 21, at 7 PM in the auditorium. This is known as our senior concert. The seniors will be given special recognition as a wide variety of music is played, both classical and popular. Performances are free and open to the public. There will be a reception following the performance.
May 13, 2013 Upcoming Calendar Events
Tuesday, May 14 (9:00 a.m.) PTSA Board Meeting in library
Wednesday, May 15 30 minute homeroom schedule w Senior Showcase for juniors
Saturday, May 18 Prom (8:00 p.m.) Sheraton downtown
Wednesday, May 22 Athletic Awards (6:00 p.m.)
Thursday, May 23 Senior Awards Assembly (8:30 a.m.)
Friday, May 25 Senior Picnic
Monday, May 27 Holiday – Memorial Holiday
Wednesday, May 29 Begin exam season with MSLs
Thursday June 6 Baccalaureate (6:30 p.m.) (non-school) Senior Reception (7:30 p.m.)
Friday, June 7 Graduation practice (11:30) Raleigh Convention Center
Tuesday, June 11 Teacher Workday
Wednesday, June 12 Graduation (8:00 p.m.)
May 10, 2013, Yearbook Distribution
The 2013 Yearbook will be distributed during 2nd period, on Wednesday, May 15, at the ATV bell for those who pre-ordered. Additional books will go on sale Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 7:15am in room 1920. Books will also be sold during lunch in room 1920. Cost is $90, CASH ONLY (no checks and no charge). Available on a first come basis, while supplies last! Questions should addressed to Mrs. Luna, eluna@wcpss.net, Room 1920, direct line: 919-233-4093.
May 9, 2013, Spring Exam Schedule Revised
The Spring 2013 Exam Schedule has been revised to reflect required Common Core Exams (Measures of Student Learning). Click Here for the updated schedule.
May 8, 2013, Summer School Registration Form
Click Here to download a PDF of this year's Summer School Registration Form. Be sure to
read and complete all portions of the form and
then submit it to your counselor.
May 7, 2013, "Building Future Leaders" Conference at ADHS
The FIRST Annual FREE "Building Future Leaders" Forum for Young Men in High School and Their Fathers/Male Role models is Saturday, May 18th from 8:30 - 12:30 PM at Athens Drive High School (1420 Athens Drive, Raleigh, NC) This event is sponsored by the Wake Young Men’s Leadership Academy and PTSA. This Leadership Forum is open TO ANY local young man in high school in Wake County. Register Today to learn about the high pressing local, state, and national issues that young men have to face today, and learn what leadership skills are needed to meet these issues head-on! Guest Speakers include, NC Lieutenant Governor, Dan Forest, NC Director of Transportation Anthony Tata, NC State Superintendent Dr June Atkinson, Wake County Judge Vincent Rozier, Kids-N-Community, Doug Warf, Southern Energy, Bob Kingery, NC Director of National Service and Inclusion, Ray Riordan, PNC, Coastal Federal Union, NC DPI Educational Consultant, Chris Droessler, Wake Forest Mayor Jones, Cary Mayor Wienbrecht, Raleigh Police Chief Cassandra Deck-Brown, NC State Emerging Issues, NC State Tech Incubator, and NC State Leadership & Engagement. Register for this event at: http://tinyurl.com/csn3stk Space is Limited to the first 150 Young Men and 150 Fathers/Male Role Models. Registration Closes May 11. Please contact Amy Policastro Schroeder, with questions: ASchroeder@wcpss.net /919-431-2261
May
6, 2013, Online Prom Ticket Payment
Click Here to purchase prom tickets online. Note: This portal is only for those who are
normaly eligible for the Athens Prom. Cash is the
only form of payment accepted when picking up the
tickets during daily sales next week. Student and
Guest Prom forms may be found by Clicking Here.
May
5, 2013, School Messenger Call - Mr. Crockett's Message
Click Here to read the text of Mr. Crockett's School Messenger call regarding
upcomping school events. Spanish version also available.
May
2, 2013, ADHS Student Participates in Pieces of Gold
Below is a link to the performance of ADHS 11th grader, Austin Hamilton, at the WCPSS Pieces of Gold show at Memorial Auditorium in March. Since this popular set, Austin is being asked to perform in various other local venues. Kudos to Austin and to his teachers.
April 30, 2013 ADHS Jag Club Golf Tournament
Click Here for information about the ADHS Jag Club Golf Tournament.
April 26, 2013 FCCLA State Winners
Please congratulate Jasmine Leon-Torres who won a silver medal in Fashion Construction at the FCCLA State Competition. Jasmine has now been invited to compete at the National Competition in Nashville, TN this summer. Please also congratulate Christina Luong, Sophia and Andrea Sequiera who competed and also won silver medals for their entries.
April 23, 2013 STEM Academy Lunch Guest Speaker
The STEM Academy of Energy and Sustainability is sponsoring a lunch and learn series in April and May. Students can come during lunch to hear speakers from the area who are in STEM fields. This is a requirements for the STEM students, but we are offering the sessions to any student who would like to come and hear and learn about careers in STEM. This month, we will have engineers from Caterpillar who will com talk about their roles at this global company. We will host a Manufacturing Engineer on April 25 (this Thursday) and a Product Engineer on April 30! The flyer with all the details are attached. Please share with your students if you feel there is interest or a connection to your class! Click Here for more details.
April 22, 2013 ADHS Wind Ensemble selected to perform in Carnegie Hall in March, 2014!!
The Athens Drive H.S. Wind Ensemble has been selected to perform in Carnegie Hall on March 24, 2014 for the "National Band & Orchestra Festival." The band was chosen based on their past superior performance records, honorary appearances at the N.C. Music Educators Conference and "Music for All" National Concert Band Festival, and upon recommendations by well-respected music educators. This 60 member concert ensemble, comprising the most advanced instrumental music students at Athens Drive, will perform a 30 minute concert for a panel of internationally known wind band conductors and composers.
April 18, 2013 Michael Wood earns Kenan Fellowship
Congratulations to Mr. Wood for being one of 49 teachers in the state to earn the prestigious Kenan Fellowship. Click Here to read more.
April 17, 2013 Environmental Club Grant
The Environmental Club is competing for a grant for environmental awareness and school improvement. Our students designed an Earth Day t-shirt and submitted a plan that would provide picnic tables and landscaping for the outside area by the auditorium and senior parking lot. In addition to beautification, it will also help alleviate congested areas during lunch by providing seating space for the students. We are in second place currently by only 70 votes and WE NEED YOUR VOTE TO WIN. Please take a minute to go to the following link and vote for Athens Drive's t-shirt design.
1. It is a facebook link so it can not be done on the school Wi-Fi and must be done from your phone or at home.
2. Go to the link:
bitly.com/earthdaytshirt
(You must click on "like" first and then select voting and scroll down to the t-shirt designs.
3. Click on the yellow Athens Drive High School design to vote.
4. Tell your friends to vote via twitter, facebook, etc.
5. Today is the last day to vote. We can win this with your help!
April 14, 2013, School Messenger Call - Mr. Crockett's Message
Click Here to read the text of Mr. Crockett's School Messenger call regarding
upcomping school events. Spanish version also available.
April 12, 2013 Percussion to Perform in Dayton, Ohio
Our Winter Percussion Ensemble will be performing for the second consecutive year in an International Competition in Dayton, Ohio next Thursday, April 18th. These students will be competing with some of the finest percussionists in the world. Last year, our students finished in 15th place! (Not to shabby as the world is a big place!)
April 10, 2013 ADHS Blood Drive
The ADHS Health Science Career Academy will sponsor its Blood Drive in conjunction with Rex Blood Services on Tuesday, April 16 from 9 a.m. and the last appointment will begin at 1:00 p.m. Academy students will facilitate signing up for the drive and helping to move students back and forth for donation times. They will begin registering eligible 17-year old students and adults today (Wednesday) at lunch. Please help by donating (if possible) and facilitating student donations. Look for ATV announcements and posters.
April 9, 2013 ADHS Participate in FOX 50's Lip Dub Competition
Athens Drive High students have entered FOX 50's Lip Dub competition. Students lip sync to a song and have to do it all in one shot! No editing allowed! Schools are allowed to submit one video per school. The winning school gets $10,000! The winners are determined by who gets the most votes. That's where you come in. Voting starts Monday April 8th through 11:59 PM on Friday April 12th. Voting is FREE and easy. Either go to http://www.fox50.com/community/lip-dub or to FOX 50's Facebook page. You can vote as many times as you want! Please take a few minutes to vote, and share with your friends!
March 28, Spring 2013 ASVAB
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test will be given on Wednesday, April 24th in the Athens Drive Auditorium Periods 1, 2 and A Lunch.
The ASVAB is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success. It is administered annually to more than one million military applicants, high school, and post-secondary students in the 10th, 11th or 12th grade.
Useful websites:
http://official-asvab.com/prepare_app.htm
https://www.march2success.com/index.cfm
Sign up at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1u8JwTlKeYG_y2Fj1hULqXs4_od5rCRvHaZXZPO3D70g/viewform?sid=4c8adcd99f42f037&token=tmuNsT0BAAA.QhzHf4n9odI2hx1OB16okQ.HZQY-16Fsii51msy0EMl6g
March 25, 2013, School Messenger Call - Mr. Crockett's Message
Click Here to read the text of Mr. Crockett's School Messenger call regarding
upcomping school events. Spanish version also available.
March 22, 2013 School Board Member to Visit ADHS
Dr. Martin (school board respresentative) hold a town hall meeting on Monday, March 25th in the Auditorium at 6:00 pm.
March 21, 2013 ADHS Receives Awards
Athens Drive HS was well represented at the Board of Education meeting last night! Senior Paul Tanner was Athens Spotlight Student for 2012-13. Also our very own Dr Miller received the Employee Excellence award after being nominated by the Security Department. Way to represent ADHS gentlemen!!
March 20, 2013 ADHS Students Attend French Festival
Our French students were wonderful participants at the French Festival on Wednesday, March 20th. We're proud of their effort and competitive spirit. Together, they won 3 third places and 4 first places in traditional song, spelling bee, theater performance, and original skit. Please, congratulate them.
March 19, 2013 Health and Nutrition Workshop for Students Workshop
The ADHS PTSA is bringing another workshop to Athens Drive High School on 25 March - this workshop is all about Health and Nutrition for students, and specifically guides parents on strategies to use to encourage their children to eat the right foods, and teaches that smart snacks can enhance studying! The workshop, which is being presented by Brian Glendenning Senior Administrator at WCPSS Healthful Living on Monday March 25 is in room 2914 at ADHS, commencing at 6.30 until 7.30. Please arrive at 6.15pm to sign in. This workshop is available to all parents, and adults involved with school age children. We hope to see you there. If you would like to attend, or if you have any questions, please email Beverley Winfield at programsADHS@hotmail.com
March 18, 2013 Spring Exam Schedule Available
An electronic copy of the exam schedule is available at https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7o93MGhQLmBZ0dwOExBRG1USHc/edit?usp=sharing
March 6, AHDS State DECA: An Association of Marketing Students Winners
DECA students competed among 2,600 Marketing students from across NC in Greensboro on March 3-5, 2013 and worked extremely hard in preparing for this event. Athens Drive High School Marketing Program was awarded the state's Chapter of Distinction Award for the largest percentage of new DECA members! The students ALL reached proficiency in their various Marketing Events. Event winners were:
- Monica Brookie-TEST WINNER in the Quick Serve Restaurant Mgmt. Event
- Paul Tanner-TEST WINNER in the Principles of Marketing Event
- Poojan Mehta-ROLEPLAY Presentation WINNER in the Hotel and Lodging Marketing Mgmt. Event
Finally, a special congratulations is extended to PAUL TANNER who was the 2nd Place State Winner in the Principles of Marketing Event!!! He will now move on to represent NC at the International DECA Competition in Anaheim, CA (April)! Congratulations to these students on a job well-done!
March 5, ADHS Campus Clean-Up
Environmental Awareness Club is having a campus clean-up from 9-12 on March 23rd.
March 4, Spirt Week is March 4-8
Show your school spirit this week by dressing for the the following themes:
Monday: American Day- Wear Red, White, & Blue!
Tuesday: Casear Salad - Wea a Toga!
Wednesday: Ranch Dressing - Wear your Western gear!
Thursday: Thousand Island Dressing - Wear your Hawain/Tropical wear
Friday: House Salad Dressing: Wear Blue & Orange for the Pep Rally!
This week's spirit theme is Salad Dressing!
March 1, Severe Weather Awareness
March 3-9 is designated at National Severe Weather Awareness Week.
February 26, ADHS Participates in WRAL Brain Game
The Athens Drive Brain Game Team competed last Saturday at the WRAL studios in their quarterfinal matchup versus Jordan-Matthews High School and Wayne Country Day High School. We had a respectable showing, finishing with 360 points. Unfortunately, the Jordan-Matthews team had lightning-fast reflexes and they won the game with a score of 510. The team's members were John Nance, Jenny Nance, John Darges, and Vraj Patel.
The episode will air on WRAL at 11am on Saturday, March 16th if you'd like to watch.
February 25, Upcoming Curriculum Fair - Thursday, February 28.
The Curriculum Night for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors will begin in
the cafeteria at 6:30 on Thursday evening. Click
Here for Mr. Parrish's Registration Website for
background information.
February
25, PTSA Scholarship Information is Posted The PTSA Scholarship Information and Application is posted. To see it Click Here.
February
18, AP Test
AP Test information is now available. Click Here for details.
February
14, Key Club's Canned Food Drive
Key Club is conducting a Canned Food Drive for Wake Relief from now until February 28. Please contact Miss Hairston's shairston@wcpss.net for more details or to make a contribution.
February
13, School Messenger Call - Mr. Crockett's Message
Click Here to read the text of Mr. Crockett's School Messenger call regarding
upcomping school events. Spanish version also available.
February
5, Open House Scheduled
Open House will be held on Thursday, February 7, 2013. Open House provides an excellent opportunity for parents to hear about the expectations for second semester classes.
Open House / Meet the Teacher Schedule:
PTSA Meeting in Auditorium* |
6:25 – 6:40 |
Period 1 |
6:45 – 6:58 |
Period 2 |
7:03 – 7:16 |
Period 3 |
7:21 – 7:34 |
Period 4 |
7:39 – 7:52 |
Period 5 – Yearlong B-day classes only |
7:57 – 8:10 |
You will note from the schedule above: The periods are 13 minutes in length with 5 minutes between classes. *The PTSA general meeting is scheduled in the auditorium prior to “Meet the Teacher”. Period 5 is an extra period to accommodate yearlong classes. A teacher’s B-day classes will meet during period 5.
January 31, Upcoming Events
The CTE Career Fair on Friday Feb. 1st ---9:00 - Lunch A in the gym
Glass Slipper Ball to be held on Saturday, Feburary 2, 2013
The Staff Talent Show is scheduled for Thursday, February 21
The Curriculum Fair on Feb. 28th
Pep Rally: Friday, March 8 (pep rally bell schedule)
DanceAThon Friday, March 8 (5:00-12:00)
January 30, NAEP Exam Rescheduled
The NAEP exam has been rescheduled for Monday, February 4, 2013. Students will be dismissed at 8:25 a.m to report to the auditorium for testing. All students should be done with the NAEP exam by 10 a.m.
January 29, ADHS Painting in NC Legislative Building
A painting by ADHS student Anh Thu Hoang has been accepted into this year's NC General Assembly Youth Art Exhibition! Her work will be exhibited in the Legislative Building for this special year-long exhibit.
January 25, Inclement Weather Information - January 25, 26
All WCPSS Schools are closing 3-hours early on January 25. All after school activities
are postponed. Additionally, the Athens Drive
High School's SAT Administration for Saturday,
January
26 has
been
postponed to
February
16, 2013. Check here for more information as it
arrives. No Extracurricular Activities This Weekend!
January 24, Glass Slipper Ball - February 2, 2012
The 5th Annual Glass Slipper Ball will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2013.
Celebrating positive character traits amongst 9-12
grade Athens
Drive women, the ball is held in a Sadie Hawkins
style format with girls asking guys to the dance.
Tickets go on sale during the week of January 28.
January
23, All State Choral Students
Congratulations to eight of our choral students who earned a seat at the All State Chorus this weekend. The students are Rayane Amrani, Nicole Black, Samantha Childers, Sarah Gothard, Armory Lawson, Briana McManus, Abby Schull, and Breanna Wilson
Rehearsals begin at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan 25 and the event concludes with a formal concert Saturday, January 26 @ 3:00. The event will be held at the Coliseum in Greensboro, NC. Admission is free and open to the public. Thank you for supporting the Choral Arts!
The Senior Breakfast is Thursday, January 24 from 7:49-8:49 in the Gym.
Click Here to read the text of Mr. Crockett's School Messenger call regarding
upcomping school events. Spanish version also available.
January
13, Yearbook Award
The 2012 yearbook, led by Elizabeth Luna and two students, Devan Brush and Doha Hindi, won a 1st place award from the American Scholastic Press Association. This award was based on the outstanding page layout and design of the yearbook.
January
8, Fall Exam Schedule
Click
here for the 2012 Fall Exam Schedule.
January 7, School Messenger Call - Mr. Crockett's Message
Click Here to read the text of Mr. Crockett's School Messenger call regarding
upcomping school events. Spanish version also available.
December 22, Enrollment and Rising Freshman Open House on January 8
Athens
Drive High is sponsoring its annual Enrollment
Open House on January 8 starting with an optional
co-curricular fair at 6:00 p.m. This open house
is designed primarily for rising freshman
from
feeder
schools
but other
students
who may be interested in checking out curriculum
offerings as a transfer option are welcome. Click
Here to
download a copy of the PDF flier.
December
13, Newly Established ADHS DECA Chapter Receives
Awards at the Marketing Competitive Events Conference
Athens Drive DECA was recognized as a "Star" Chapter for the number of new members recruited and participation in competitive events
12 out of our 14 student representatives were recognized as Proficiency Winners in their various events and have now qualified to represent Athens at the state DECA competition in March 2013 (quite a feat for first year members!!)
Maddie Fitzgerald -Roleplay Winner in the Apparel and Accessories Marketing Event
Paul Tanner, Kaye Herbert and Katie Howell-Test Winners in the Principles of Marketing Event
Paul Tanner and Kaye Herbert-Overall Finalists in the Principles of Marketing Event
Monica Brookie-Test Winner and Overall Finalist in the Quick Serve Restaurant Management Event
The students are now looking forward to the next level of Marketing competition.
December 12, Dr. Markoch Receives Award
Dr. Jerry Markoch, our band director extraordinaire, has been presented a very prestigious award. In its December issue, School and Band Orchestra Magazine named Dr. Markoch the top band leader for North Carolina! The link below contains a wonderful article about Dr. Markoch and the award.
Thank you Dr. M for earning this recognition and bringing this distinction to Athens Drive High.
December 5, Aussie Basketball Travellers to visit ADHS
The Athletic Department is excited to announce the arrival of the Aussie Basketball Travellers (ABT) to Raleigh, NC. This year, ABT will be bringing both a men's and women's varsity basketball team to Athens Drive High all the way from Australia. Various basketball and Jag Club families will be hosting these players and coaches from Sunday, Dec. 9 through Tuesday, Dec. 11.
On Monday, Dec. 10, these players will be attending class with Athens basketball players and National Honor Society students for both first and second period.
That evening, games between the Aussies and Athens will commence. Please make plans to attend! The women's varsity game will be at 6:30PM followed by the men's varsity at 8PM. Thank you for your support.
December 4, Interim distribution (school-wide) on Thursday, December 6.
December 3, Student Group Receives Grant Funding
We are pleased to announce that the Athens Drive High School FIRST Robotics Team, the Hitchhikers, has been awarded a grant funded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Through NASA’s Robotics Alliance Project, ADHS’ Hitchhikers have received $5000.00 in funding to pay for registration at the North Carolina Regional Event and a large piece of the team's budget, which also includes expenses to build a robot and other competition costs associated with the 2013 FIRST Robotics Competition. The Hitchhikers are very thankful for this opportunity and plan to make the most of the 2013 season. The world-wide kickoff for the 2013 competition will be held at Dorton Arena on January 5. For more information check these links: the website address is www.thehitchhikers.org. The team is also spreading the word through Facebook. www.facebook.com/team2059.
Nolan Fahrer is the faculty advisor to the group.
Congratulations and good luck to the Hitchhikers!
November 30, Brain Power at the Drive
The Athens Drive High Brain Game team was successful in the initial WRAL competition. Congrats to the team and to Mrs. Abbey Wood, advisor.
November 29, ADHS Coat Drive
HOSA (HEALTH OCCUPATIONS STUDENTS OF AMERICA) IS SPONSORING A COAT DRIVE TO BENEFIT THE RALEIGH RESCUE MISSION. COATS AND OTHER SIGHTLY USED WINTER WEAR CAN BE DROPPED OFF IN ROOM 2080 OR IN THE MAIN OFFICE (USE THE BARREL) FROM NOW UNTIL DECEMBER 7. PLEASE SUPPORT THIS VERY WORTHY CAUSE.
November 26, Fall Exam Schedule
Click
here for the 2012 Fall Exam Schedule.
November 15, US Army All-Amerian Marching Band Ceremony
The Athens Drive High School community and public are invited to attend a ceremony where the US ARMY ALL-AMERICAN MARCHING BAND will announce that tenor saxophone player, Brian Holtshouser, has earned Elite Status as a Member of the 2013 Band.
The ceremony will be held in the Athens Auditorium on Nov. 19 from 2-2:18PM.
Brian is the 7th Athens Drive High School Band member to be selected for this prestigious honor in 5 years. Only 125 high school senior marching musicians and color guard members are selected each year from across the country.
For more information on the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and its related
events visit www.usarmyallamericanbowl.comand www.goarmy.com/events/aabor the
official Facebook and Twitter pages located at http://www.facebook.com/
USArmyAllAmericanBowl, http://www.facebook.com/USAAAMBand www.twitter.com/armyallamerican.
November 14, National Honor Society Inductions
NTHS Inductions will be Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 7:00 pm in the auditorium with a reception immediately following in the cafeteria.
November 13, ADHS Jag Pride
****2012 TRI-9 ALL CONFERENCE TEAMS AND HONORS****
Daniel Riddle, Senior,LB-Defensive Player of the Year
Tommy Evanoff, Senior,Kicker-Special Teams Player of the Year
1st Team All Conference:
Dominique Lynch, Junior, RB
Daniel Riddle, Senior, LB
Tommy Evanoff, Senior, K
2nd team All Conference:
Curtis Hill, Junior, OL
Steven Parrish, Senior, DB
Congratulations to these young men for their hard work and dedication to the Athens Football Program!
Best of Luck to our Seniors as they move onward and upward!
Jason West Athens Drive Senior Quarterback
Named to 2011 Tri-9 First Team All-Conference Offense QB -- Named to 2011 Academic All-Conference --Passed for 2550 yards with 20 passing TD’s and 4 running TD’s in 2011.--Passed for 1625 yards in 2012 (as of time of post).-- Ranked in the Raleigh News & Observer Football Stats for passing. --Named a N & O “Friday Night Hero” 6 times ---Named a Cary News “Player of the Week” 2 times --3 year Varsity QB.
Daniel Riddle Athens Drive Senior Linebacker
Leading the Tri-9 in number of tackles with 368 plus. -- 3 year Varsity starter -- 13 sacks and 65 tackles for losses, overall for Athens career -- Named to 2012 Pre-Season All-Metro Team in Raleigh’s News & Observer. -- Receiving TD’s- 2, Interceptions- 1, Sacks-7, and Tackles for losses-31, in 2012. -- Named to 2011 All Area High School OT/WRAL Team. -- Named to 2011 Tri-9 All-Conference First Team. -- Named Academic All-Conference in 2011. Tackles-157, Sacks-4, Tackles for losses-27 in 2011. -- Named Tri-9 All Conference Honorable Mention 2010.
November 10, Upcoming CTE Activities
National Career Development Week Nov. 13-16
NTHS Mandatory meeting for all members...Tues. Nov. 13th 2:30 pm in Library
Health Occupations Career Fair Fri. Nov. 16th
November 9, WCPSS Sports Interest Survey
The Wake County Public School System is conducting a short (5 minute) confidential survey of all students in 9th through 12th grades. We encourage all students to provide their input on current athletic offerings and what we might offer in the future. You do not need to be a current participant in athletics to respond. To access the survey, click the link below (WCPSS Sports Interest Survey). Please respond by November 30th.
November 8, Yearbook Sales
Yearbooks are on sale all next week to celebrate Veterans Day! We'll be selling books for the low price of $80 starting this Saturday the 8th through Saturday the 15th. Yearbooks will increase to their usual price after this time. The easiest way to purchase your yearbook is online at www.athensdrive.com/yearbook . This is also your last chance to get your student's book namestamped, so make sure to purchase now to get that personalized book for your son or daughter. For more information about coverage, etc. follow the yearbook staff on Twitter @athensyearbook.
November 5, Award for DECA Chapter at ADHS
The new DECA Chapter at Athens Drive High has done a great job so far on membership
and achieved the honor of being "ONE DECA" chapter! Congrats!
November 2, ASVAB
All ASVAB participants need to sign-up by Wed. Nov. 7th at 2pm for the ASVAB on Friday, Nov. 9th. email Sabrina Finkbeiner at sfinkbeiner@wcpss.net with questions.
November 2, REFLECTIONS Entries Due Monday November 5
DROP ENTRIES IN THE SILVER BOX LOCATED ON THE BOOKSHELF BEHIND THE
SERVICE DESK IN THE ATHENS LIBRARY
THE 2012-13 RULES AND ENTRY FORM ARE LOCATED AT THE WAKE COUNTY PTA
WEBSITE.
The link below takes you directly to the Wake County PTA Reflections
Page.
Students need a Student Entry Form, a copy of the General Rules, and Art
Rules specific to the art category they are interested in.
NOTE- Use the black arrow to the right of each document to download it
properly. Clicking on the file name itself will cause the document to
appear askew in specific internet browsers.
https://sites.google.com/site/wakepta/programs/reflections-1
<https://sites.google.com/site/wakepta/programs/reflections-1>
If you have any questions please contact:Jayne Walther ADHS PTSA
Reflections Art Program Chairjayne1@mindspring.com
<mailto:jayne1@mindspring.com> 919-414-1083
Jayne Walther919-414-1083
"All religions, arts and sciences are branches of the same tree."
Albert Einstein
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November 1, Sarah Bae Captures Singles Golf Title
Congratulations goes to Sarah Bae for capturing the 4A State Singles Championship held at Pinehurst this past Mon. & Tues. Sarah overcame less than desirable conditions to post scores of 78 - 74 to put herself in a tie with Ashley Osiecki of New Bern. After tying each other with a par on the first playoff hole, Sarah rolled in a 20 ft. putt for a birdie to capture the title. Sarah finishes the year as Tri-9 player of the year, all-conference, all-regional, all-state, and 4A State Singles Champion! Way to go Sarah - Athens Drive is proud to call you one of our own!
October 30, Theatre Department Announcements
Also this Sat. Nov. 3 from 8-3 in a section of the junior parking lot the theatre department will hold a yard/craft sale. Some of the proceeds benefit out theatre department. We understand that the SAT's are going on this day and we will NOT interfere with the testing. If you are involved in testing feel free to stop by after the test and check things out. We will have baked goods, drinks, crafts and more.
If you are still interested in buying a space to sell stuff let me know ASAP. Spaces are 20.00, and you keep your profit. If you are unable to participate this time we will hold another on in the spring.
Our fall play Twelve Angry Jurors will open Nov. 29 and run through Dec. 1. Posters will be delivered soon. Please post them and help support our program.
Thanks again for supporting the arts at the Drive.
October 25, Basketball Tryouts
*MUST have valid Athletic Participation Form completed or on file with ADHS Athletic Training Staff.
*Bring Outdoor Running Shoes/Basketball shoes, Sweats, T-Shirt, & Shorts.
Oct 31 - Nov 2 @ 2:30p - 5:30p in ADHS Upper Gym (JV & Varsity)
Oct 31 - Nov 2 @ 5:30p - 8p in ADHS Upper Gym (Fresh, JV, & Varsity)
October 24, Admissions Process Presentation on Nov 5th---Save the Date
Attn: Parents - Student Services is hosting an evening with an admissions representative from ECU called, "How to navigate the admissions process." This is open to all parents and is particularly geared towards junior and senior parents. It will be held on November 5th at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium.
Our guest speaker will be Ms. Jacqueline K. Duca, Senior Associate Director of Admissions at ECU. Prior to moving to ECU, she was an admissions counselor for Northeastern University, which is a highly selective private college, and is a mother who has personally experienced the admissions process. Don't miss this opportunity to hear first hand how to help your child navigate this process effectively and gracefully.
October 19, NCAA Informational Session at Athens Drive on Nov 1st---Save the Date
Athens Drive Student Services is pleased to host an NCAA Informational Session that will be held on Thursday, November 1st from 6:30pm - 8pm. The guest speaker will be Tim Metcalf, NC State University Athletics Eligibility Coordinator. He will touch on numerous topics ranging from core course requirements to GPA and admission qualifications. Please save the date and spread the word.
October 14, School Messenger Call - Mr. Crockett's Message
Click Here to read the text of Mr. Crockett's School Messenger call regarding
October 16 Picture Day and Make-ups, Testing, and
the Friday early release.
October 12, Athens Students Take Awards at NC State Fair
Gwen Howell placed 1st in 11th-12th grade. Dania Farawi placed 3rd in the 11th
and 12th grade category. Click Here to see their work online.
October 7, School Messenger Call - Mr. Crockett's Message
Click Here to read the text of Mr. Crockett's School Messenger call regarding
Senior Events and the upcoming PLAN, and ACT testing.
September
28, Three National Merit Semifinalists at
ADHS
Athens is proud to have three National Merit
Semifinalists this year. This honor is tremendous
and is the culmination of years of focusing
on their academic career. The Jag Club would
like to recognize all three of them with
a special pat on the back to John Nance who
runs cross country for us.
Join us in celebrating all three's accomplishments!
We wish them well as they complete the final process in the scholarship competition.
September 24, WCPSS Establishes a Transportation Customer Service Center
Click Here to read about the services available with the newly established WCPSS
Transportation Customer Service Center. A range
of new services will be provided!
September
24, ADHS Blood Drive
The Athens Blood Drive is scheduled on Tuesday October 2, 2012.
If you would like to schedule a time to donate, please email Betsy Laffan (elaffan@gmail.com ) with your specific request. HS II Honors student are organizing the Blood Drive.
September 19, Pep Rally and Parade
This year's Homecoming Pep Rally and Parade will be held on Oct 5.
September 18, Current School Improvement Plan Posted
Click
Here for the most recent copy of our School Improvement
Plan (SIP)
September 17, Voter Registration Drive
As part of Constitution Week, Wake County has designated this week at Voter Registration Week. All students in Wake County high schools who are 16 years of age or older are encouraged to register to vote. See Mr. Harrington for more details.
September
13, Alicia B. Jones Memorial Golf Tournament
The sixth annual Alicia B. Jones Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 26. Please join us as we golf and raise scholarship money in memory of an outstanding Athens Drive High School teacher. Click Here for more information about the tournament.
September 11, Communication about Today's Incident
Click Here to read a copy of Mr. Crockett's letter.
September 10, Custodial Appreciation Week
Custodial Appreciation Week - September 9-15 |
Wake County Public School System will observe the week of September 9-15, 2012 as Custodial Appreciation week. The date is in conjunction with International Executive HouseKeepers Association Week which is celebrated internationally. WCPSS would like to take just a few moments to thank the 400 plus custodians for all of their hard work and dedication to providing a clean and safe environment to all of our occupants seven days a week. The Custodian is the caretaker and caregiver to all of our building sites. They are the 1st to arrive at school in the mornings and the last to leave at night offering a daily dose of TLC (tender loving care) to the building and its occupants.
And very special thanks to our wonderful custodians: Todd Rushton, Pat Humphrey, Mr Do, Ann Roberson. Thanks for taking such good care of us and our school!
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September 9, ADHS Grad Earns Silver Medal in London
Congratulations to ADHS graduate Elexis Gillette on his silver medal in the Men's Long Jump competition in the London Paralympics recently.
This story was released by NBC17 last week:
As a follow-up, here is a link to the results for Elexis.
We're proud of you Elexis!
September 7, Soccer Teams 'Upcoming Breast Cancer Fundraiser
KICK IT TO CANCER PINK-OUT GAME
Athens Drive Men's JV and Varsity Soccer Teams will be hosting their second annual breast cancer fundraiser Friday, September 14th. The JV game will start at 5:30pm followed by the Varsity game at 7:30pm. Athens will be hosting Wake Forest/Rolesville High. The event will be held at Athens Drive Stadium and will include a raffle, concessions, and performances by the Athens Band and Dance Team. Please come out and show your support for Athens Drive and breast cancer research!
August
26, Principal Crockett's Phone Messenger Call
Click Here to go to Mr. Crockett's Message Corner. You can read the text of his School
Messenger call on Sunday, August 26.
August
25, Schedules and Maps are Updated Click Here to open the schedules page for bus and class schedules. Click Here for the TrafficSafe
Campus Traffic Pattern Map
August
12, Principal Crockett's Back to School Newsletter
Click Here to open the 2012 Back to School Newsletter from Mr. Crockett. This document
will not be mailed so please open, read, and print
at your preference. See you soon!
August
11,
Student Schedules in SPAN
Student schedules are posted in SPAN. Schedule change requests will be honored
only for an imbalanced academic load, and courses
scheduled out of sequence. Requests must be made
through the student SPAN account. Counselors will
return shortly to work through requests in the
order they are received. We ask for your patience!
Thanks.
August 4, Register for the SAT Here
Click Here to Register for the 2012-13 SAT.
August
1, Athens Drive FCCLA Students Win Big at Nationals
in Orlando Click Here to open the press release of Athens Drive FCCLA students who came home from
Orlando with multiple national honors! Way to
go Family and Consumer Sciences - Career Technical
Education!
July
30, Share The Jaguar Club Kickoff Dinner
Flyer
Click Here to open and share a PDF of The Jaguar Club Kickoff Dinner being held
on August 7. Thanks to Rudino's on Tryon Road for
donating the meals!
July
25, Fall Athletic Team Tryouts (UPDDATE July 29) ALL ATHLETES INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN ANY SPORT MUST HAVE A CURRENT AND
CORRECTLY FILLED OUT WCPSS ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION
FORM ON FILE WITH OUR ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT. THIS
FORM AND MORE INFORMATION MAY BE FOUND AT http://www.ihigh.com/adhsjags/index.html.
You may also follow the Jag Club via twitter: https://twitter.com/ADHSJagClub
CROSS
COUNTRY - MEN & WOMEN
First day of official
practice starts Tuesday July 31 at 7:30 am by Athens
Drive track and football field. Bring waterbottle
and be ready to run.
Contacts: lbauer@wcpss.net and llair@wcpss.net
for additional information.
WOMEN'S GOLF
Women's Golf tryouts will begin with range practice
Tuesday, July 31 from 1-3 PM on the Lochmere Golf
Course, weather permitting.
Golf bags will be provided but you must have your
own set of clubs. Current physicals must be on
file. For more information
please contact Coach Tony Alcon at ralcon@wcpss.net
or by phone at919.801.7553. VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball Tryouts
are July 30-August 1 from 5-8 PM in the upper gym.
Anyone interested in trying out for volleyball
must have a current
physical. Athletes should bring shoes for playing
indoor and running outside for tryouts.
Contact jreeder@wcpss.net for more information
MEN'S JV AND VARSITY
SOCCER
Tryouts will be
held July 30th-August 2nd from 6-8 PM on the practice
field next to the senior parking lot. All players
will run a timed 2 mile during the tryout period,
and to be considered for the varsity team your
2 mile time must be under 14 minutes. There is
no time requirement for the JV team. Items that
you need to bring with you to tryouts include:
*Current Physical Form
*All soccer appropriate gear (bring indoor and outdoor gear)
*Water Bottle Eligibility Requirements:
*All incoming freshman are eligible to participate in fall sports
*Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors must have passed at least 3 out of 4 courses
and attended
school (85 percent of the previous semester's days)
Contact Coach Seese at adhssoccer@gmail.com
CHEERLEADING
Tryouts clinics will be held on July 30 and 31.
Clinic cost is $30. Tryouts will be August 1
at 12 PM with team selected that day. Stay tuned
for more details.
August 2 at 7 AM will be our first parent meeting
for schedules and fittings. The first practice
of the season will follow at 8 AM. Contact Coach Bridges at cbridges2@wcpss.net for
more details.
WOMEN'S TENNIS
Tryouts will be held Monday, July 30th from 2-5
PM, Tuesday, July 31 from 2-5 PM, and Wednesday,
Aug. 1st (if needed, coaches choice) 8:30am to
11am.
Contact adhstennis@aol.com for more information.
FOOTBALL
Regular season practices begin July 30th at 8 AM.
Contact Coach Chris Martin for more details at
cmartin2@wcpss.net.
July
25, Senior Picture Reminder!
Prestige Portraits, your official senior photographer, is reminding all 2013
seniors to go to the following website to schedule
your senior appointment www.prestigeportraits.com/raleigh.
This website will inform you of your yearbook deadline,
requirements, and the different sit sessions available.
If you prefer
call us at 919-571-0075 Monday – Friday to book
your appointment. It is very important
to book your appointment now.
July
24, STEM Interest Meetings STEM Energy & Sustainability and Health Science Career Academy interest meetings
for freshmen are being held in the Media Center
at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
July
20, School Messenger Call - Freshman Parents Click Here to go to Mr. Crockett's page where we post the text of all School Messenger
calls for you to read. Click Here to go to the Freshman Transition website for informational resources for parents/students.
Freshman Orientaton Camps are held August 1,
and 8. Registration will close on July 27. The
registration link is on the Freshman Transition
page.
July
17, Athens Drive High Officially Recognized at
STEM School Click Here to find additional information about the Science Technology Engineering Math
Network of the New Schools Project.
July
17, Summer Reading Click Here to find 10-12th grade summer reading. Click Here for freshman summer reading.
July
10, Parking & Lunch Permits Online
Click Here to find all of the permits for Parking and Lunch Passes. Be sure to
read and follow all instructions to avoid delays
or return trips. On site processing of the permits
will begin on July 17.
July
9, Women's Basketball Update
Coach Dayna Jordan
will host an information session this Tuesday,
July 10th, at 6:30pm in the upper gym followed
by some "open gym" time for all interested players. If you are interested in trying out for the
team, please plan to attend.
June
4, ADHS Football Summer Info
- Workouts Start Wednesday; June 13 @ 8am in Lower Gym (BRING A LOCK for LOCKER); (MUST HAVE A CURRENT PHYSICAL on file.)
- UNC Fball Camp Friday; June 15; $60 (Checks payable to: UNC Football Camps)
June 1, ADHS Scholarships
Our Scholarship total for the class of 2012 is $4,829,156. This is very competitive in the county! We had one NCSU Park Scholar - Allison Menius and two National Merit Finalists - Jessica Castro-Rappl and Matthew Fay. Our Valedictorian, Xiaoxiang Yang has received a substantial scholarship to Washington and Lee where he plans to attend, and our Salutatorian, Emma Thorpe, has received scholarship money to attend NCSU! We had 65 Presidential Scholars, 77 North Carolina Scholars, and 85 National Honor Society Scholars.Many of our students were offered full and partial tuition scholarships at our state and private institutions, and Sarah Anderson was our school winner of the People Helping People Scholarship sponsored by the State Employees' Credit Union. We had Congratulations to the class of 2012 for all your accomplishments.
May 31, SummerAthletic Workouts
Summer Volleyball Workouts will begin June 25 and will be on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8 - 10 AM. There will be no workouts the week of July 2 - July 6.
Tryouts begin on July 30.
All athletes must have a valid physical to attend workouts and tryouts. Coach Jennifer Reeder
May 30, New Volleyball Coaches Named
Jen Reeder is the new Varsity Volleyball coach and Heather Hughes is the new JV Volleyball Coach
May 29, Baccalaureate Sevice
All seniors and their families are invited to attend the 2012 Interfaith Baccalaureate service on Wednesday evening, June 6, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. in the Athens Drive Auditorium. A reception will follow at the conclusion of the service.
A flyer was recently mailed to each senior's home address. Please return your reservation form or contact Susan Cowles with the name of your senior and number in your party.
For the third year this will be an interfaith service featuring readings by students, music by our chorus and guest speakers from our local faith communities including the Christian, Hindu, Jewish and Muslim faiths.
Students of all faiths are invited to attend as well as participate. If your faith tradition is not represented above, please let us know. We want this to be inclusive for everyone. To volunteer to participate, please contact Susan Cowles at SCowles@AESLending.com or 919/924-1316.
SENIORS....PLEASE WEAR YOUR CAP AND GOWNS AND ARRIVE AT 6:00 PM TO LINE UP.
Attention parents of 9th, 10th, and 11th graders: We are in need of several more volunteers to assist with the reception immediately following the service, along with donations of 2-3 dozen cookies. Please contact Susan Cowles if you can help in either of these ways.
NOTE: The Baccalaureate Service is not a school or PTSA sponsored activity.
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