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Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus - (2018-2019) ACP Erie's "Mobius Sustainability" team is a group of seniors committed to finding solutions for proper disposal of e-wastes. The team recently met with the Chandler Vice Mayor, Rene Lopez, and Chandler Public Works and Utility Director, Mr. John Knudson to work out ways to assist the City of Chandler with e-waste collection and proper recycling. They also plan to collect e-waste from different locations around Chandler, so that the public won't have to go far to dispose of their e-waste. This is just another way that ACP Erie Knights are making a difference in the City of Chandler.  
   Basha High - (2018-2019) The Basha High School FFA (Future Farmers of America) team is going to Nationals again! Please join me in congratulating our FFA Floriculture team which took 1st place in the state, and the winners of the following individual awards: Samantha Bouvier - 1st Place Individual; Elizabeth Kaye - 3rd Place Individual; Lauren Myers - 4th Place Individual; and Olivia Lawrence - 5th Place Individual. CTE Programs 
   Basha High - (2018-2019) The Basha High School FFA (Future Farmers of America) team is going to Nationals again! Please join me in congratulating our FFA Wildlife team which took 1st place in the state, and the winners of the following individual awards: Erin Allison; Maisy Racine - 1st Place Individual; Emily Yu - 3rd Place Individual; Mikayla Manygoats - 4th Place Individual. CTE Programs 
   Basha High - (2018-2019) The Basha High School FFA (Future Farmers of America) team is going to Nationals again! Please join me in congratulating our FFA Creed Speaking team which made the Final Four in the state, and the winner of the following individual award: Madeline Filardi - 3rd Place Individual. CTE Programs 
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) Students from Casteel High School donated 2,560 Sweet Treats for Veterans in November. Deliveries were made to more than 11 organizations.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) One hundred Chandler High dancers and 10 backstage crew performed for 180 San Marcos and Hartford Sylvia Encinas kindergarten students in at the Chandler Center for the Arts last week. All involved had a great time!  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Mykah Anderson, Chandler High junior, was named AZCentral's Week 2 Girls Basketball Top Performer. Mykah had 46 points, including eight 3-pointers, last week in Chandler's win over Mountain Ridge High School. AZcentral Sports Awards Girls Athlete of the Week 
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Chandler High Varsity Cheer took 1st place this weekend at the USA Spirit competition in the Advanced Varsity Large Co-Ed division. They also earned a bid to USA Spirit Nationals and will be traveling to Anaheim, CA in late February.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Mayesa Khan and Griffin Eckstein achieved 2nd place and 3rd place in Novice LD at the Arizona Speech and Debate Coaches Association Division I Winter Trophy Tournament at ASU.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Jordyn De La Torre who has been selected to represent Chandler High School at this year's HOBY (Hugh O'Brian Youth) Leadership conference. HOBY State Leadership Seminars are for sophomore students who want to develop their leadership talents and become stronger leaders in their communities. Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership - HOBY website 
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Chandler High School Girls Wrestling competed at the Skyline Coyote Open this weekend and came away winners. CHS's girls left the tourney as nine medalists, one Champion, two runners-up, and one Outstanding Wrestler.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Stefana Jelacic, Chandler High School junior, was named Outstanding Wrestler at the Skyline Coyote Open.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Zach Espalin and Nathaniel Deasey competed in the Skyline Coyote Open and won their weight divisions.  
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) After a national audition process this summer, Hamilton senior Zachary Killmer was one of six valley students chosen to participate in a Master Class at the Berklee City Music Summit November 4-7 in Nashville, Tennessee as the drummer for the jazz ensemble, and coached by Jeff Coffin, saxophonist for the Dave Matthews Band. Phoenix Conservatory of Music website: Six Valley Students Chosen To Perform In National Masterclass 
   Basha High - (2018-2019) Gila River Native American students from Basha High attended a campus tour and a cultural speaker series hosted by the American Indian Student Support Services at Arizona State University for Native American Heritage month. Students were also able to tour the School of Earth and Space Exploration which included a private tour of the meteorite vault in the Center of Meteorite Studies.  
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) Casteel students wrote 1,825 letters to deployed U.S. military members who are unable to make it home for the holidays.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) For the second year in a row, the Chandler High Treblemakers, under the direction of Lori Lyford, performed at the State Capitol for the Governor's tree lighting ceremony. 12 News: Chandler High School Treblemakers sing at Arizona Capitol Christmas tree lighting (Video) 
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) The American Association of Teachers of German (AATG) recognized Chandler High School's German teacher, Melanie Mello, with the Goethe Institut / AATG Certificate of Merit for her outstanding contributions to the teaching and learning of German in the United States.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Gila River Native American students from Chandler High attended a campus tour and a cultural speaker series hosted by the American Indian Student Support Services at Arizona State University for Native American Heritage month. Students were also able to tour the School of Earth and Space Exploration which included a private tour of the meteorite vault in the Center of Meteorite Studies.  
   Chief Hill Academy - (2018-2019) The Hill Learning Academy student council volunteered at the St. Mary's Food Bank in Phoenix.  
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) Gila River Native American students from Hamilton High attended a campus tour and a cultural speaker series hosted by the American Indian Student Support Services at Arizona State University for Native American Heritage month. Students were also able to tour the School of Earth and Space Exploration which included a private tour of the meteorite vault in the Center of Meteorite Studies.  
   Perry High - (2018-2019) Perry High gives every student who registers for an AP test a hydro flask sticker. Strive for a 5!  
   Perry High - (2018-2019) Gila River Native American students from Perry High attended a campus tour and a cultural speaker series hosted by the American Indian Student Support Services at Arizona State University for Native American Heritage month. Students were also able to tour the School of Earth and Space Exploration which included a private tour of the meteorite vault in the Center of Meteorite Studies.  
   Chandler High School - (2018-2019) Chandler High defeated Perry, 65-28, Saturday night to capture its third straight 6A state football championship. The Wolves dominated on offense and defense. DeCarlos Brooks finished with 334 yards rushing on 33 carries and 6 touchdowns. Senior Jacob Conover became the first Arizona quarterback to lead a team to three state titles at the biggest level. Congratulations to Coach Aguano, his staff, the team, fans, band, JROTC, cheer, sports med, and parents for an incredible season and great win!

 
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to the Casteel High School Colt Marching Band, 3rd Place - Bronze Medal winners at the ABODA (Arizona Band and Orchestra Directors Association) State Marching Band Championships on November 17.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Chandler High Student Council hosted a pep rally and lunchtime tailgate parties to hype students up for the State Championship game.  
   Perry High - (2018-2019) Shout out to Perry High Students, Grant Williams, Nivea Krishnan and Sean-David Ta! They created an awesome video, Live Golden for teens, by teens. This goes LIVE on #AZTV7 #DailyMix on December 13, between 8 - 9 a.m. on Channel 7.  
   Basha High - (2018-2019) Basha High Air Force Junior ROTC raised $900 for Honor Flight Arizona. In just 30 days, they raised money utilizing a "mining for silver" campaign where cadets donated nickels, dimes and quarters to accumulate the amount needed to send an Arizona World War II or Korean War veteran to Washington, D.C. as part of the Honor Flight program. This program enables these individuals to see their memorials in Washington, D.C. at NO cost to the veteran. Honor Flight Arizona website 
   Chandler Online Academy - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Kenadie Cooper who signed to play NCAA Division I Women's Ice Hockey at St. Anselm College in New Hampshire for the 2019-2020 school year.  
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Ellen Napolitano, winner of the Jerome McDonough Award for the best student-written play in the state. Playworks - Arizona Thespians: Jerome McDonough Award 
   Basha High - (2018-2019) Senior Carson Abercrombie has a passion for the Pit Bull breed. He is trying to make the public aware that they should give them a chance as they truly can be a lovable member of the family. This was his senior project, held on our campus.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Chandler's girls cross country team finished second at State this year! Individually, CHS Seniors finished the meet strong; Morgan Foster took 2nd place overall with a time of 18:04 in the 5000 Meter Run, Mihajla Milovanovic finished 11th, and Becca Taylor finished 12th. Leonela Lizarraga and Brooke Eversden, both underclassmen, also ran great times. This team has finished in 1st or 2nd place at State in each of the last four years. Morgan and Mihajla will continue their cross country careers at Stanford and Loyola - Chicago in the fall.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Decarlos Brooks, Jacob Conover, and Brayden Liebrock who earned Ed Doherty Nomination Medallions for outstanding performances during the 2018 football season.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) The Chandler High community donated goods for the Chandler Care Center's Thanksgiving Family Assistance Day. Student Council delivered a small bus and two trucks full of donations to the Care Center on Thursday, November 15. On Friday, StuCo showed up at the Care Center with 51 turkeys. CHS's Wrestlers also helped distribute donations at Saturday's event. Chandler High School is proud to be part of such a caring community!  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) The Chandler High Academic Decathlon team competed at the Hamilton Invitational tournament. Students gave speeches, were interviewed, wrote essays, and took tests in seven subject areas relating to our theme of the 1960s. They did a great job representing CHS!  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Lisette Meza Reyes took 1st place in the Teach FACS Skill Demonstration at the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Cluster. Lisette did an outstanding job of making people aware of the need for strong leaders going into the education field.  
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) Hamilton hosted 204 students from 12 East Valley schools at our 6th Annual Invitational Tournament. Results: 1st place - Hamilton. Individual medalists: Nidhi Athreya, Jake Nance, Archana Ram, Megan Ridgway, Jasmine Sun, Sarah Zhang, Aris Zhu, Benjamin Tung, Jennalynn Fung, Emma Keegan, Nikki Lajom, Zuzia Stechly, Navaneeth Unnikrishnan, Melina Chabolla, Emily Jefferson and Tyler Thornton. All told, 102 adult volunteers came together to provide these kids with a fantastic experience.  
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) Esther Bateson, Chris Chew, Dee Ladd, and Julianne Haddad at Hamilton High sponsor a club called We Dine Together. The club aims to make sure no Hamilton High student eats alone. So far this year, more than 60 freshman were approached eating alone, and the vast majority now have friends, are involved in school clubs and activities, and feel welcomed. Hamilton High We Dine Together Club website 
   Perry High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Perry High School junior Kalli Fama who won the Div. I state championship in the 100 freestyle and was runner-up in the 200 freestyle in November.  
   Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus - (2018-2019) The Erie Alchemists is a new, innovative group at ACP Erie. These freshman students are working to create awareness about the problem of VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) in the environment and creating reusable organic air fresheners as a potential solution. They completed their first test by making pumpkin-scented air fresheners for Halloween and distributing them to all the ACP Erie teachers and staff. They presented their idea to Vice Mayor Rene Lopez and City of Chandler Public Works and Utilities Director John Knudson to spread their cause.  
   Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus - (2018-2019) Arizona College Prep - Erie had a deep run into the state volleyball playoffs in its first year competing at the 3A level. The Knights upset No. 1 Snowflake in the semifinals to advance to the championship game where they were ultimately defeated by Northwest Christian.  
   Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus - (2018-2019) In girls volleyball, ACP Erie was named 3A Metro East Region Champions and were the AIA 3A state runner up.  
   Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus - (2018-2019) Congratulations to ACP Erie coach Melanie Underwood who was named the Coach of the Year for the Division II East Valley Section.  
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) On Saturday November 10, Casteel earned state runner-up in boys cross country at the Cave Creek Golf Course, placing only behind Flagstaff. Sophomore Dayton Carlson led the way for the Colts.  
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Casteel High band director Drew Eary who was recognized in AZCentral's Who's Next: 21 educators shaping Arizona's Next generation. AZCentral.com - Who's Next: 21 educators shaping Arizona's next generation 
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) The Casteel High School chamber orchestra, under the direction of Paula Jones, was selected by the Arizona Band and Orchestra Directors Association (ABODA) to perform at the 2019 Arizona Music Educators Association State in-service convention at the Mesa Convention Center. Only one school orchestra is chosen for this honor each year.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Eight Chandler High band members were invited to play with the United States Army Field Band on November 11 at the Chandler Center for the Arts. What an honor!  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) The 200 Medley Relay of Sarah Quintana, Abby Taylor, Haley Morton, and Sasha Gesner finished 3rd at the State Swim Meet.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Destiny Kling finished 2nd in the 200 IM at the State Swim Meet and holds a new school record.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Lucas Kelly finished 3rd in the 100 Butterfly at the State Swim Meet.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Members of Chander High's Student Council attended the Arizona Association of Student Councils (AASC) President and Advisor Luncheon last Thursday, November 8. Students were able to network with other student councils and be inspired to be leaders on their campus.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) On Saturday, November 10, in Division I girls cross country at the Cave Creek Golf Course, Chandler, behind second place runner Morgan Foster, was state runner-up, finishing behind champion Xavier.  
   Chief Hill Academy - (2018-2019) Alma Bonillo, Dave Constance, Jen Chandler, Michelle Swope, and Kelly Castillo promote College Day at the Hill ICAN campus. Every other Thursday, they promote colleges and talk about the opportunities out there for students.  
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) Hamilton's boys golf team finished Division I state runner-up to Brophy, Alexander Yu and Mahanth Chirravui cracked the Top 10 for the Huskies to earn AllState.  
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) The Hamilton High academic decathlon students are gearing up for an excellent year. Twenty-two members of the Husky AcDec team competed at Seton High School in a preliminary scrimmage. The results predict another strong year. Of 63 possible awards spanning seven subject areas, Hamilton decathletes won 41. This without the full team in attendance. The first comprehensive competition will take place at Hamilton High Friday and Saturday, November 16 - 17. Hamilton Academic Decathlon website 
   Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Arizona College Preparatory National Hispanic Scholars, Nicole Carmiol, Evelyn Jimenez, Sierra LeVoy and Jonah Melo. The National Hispanic Recognition Program recognizes 5,000 academically outstanding high school students for their PSAT/NMSQT scores taken during their junior year. Thank you to the College Board National Hispanic Recognition Program for recognizing the exceptional excellence in our students. National Hispanic Recognition Program 
   Chief Hill Academy - (2018-2019) Our staff and students worked so hard 1st quarter, and the students earned 607 1/2 credits toward graduation!  
   Basha High - (2018-2019) Basha High honors science research student Nikita Bharati, under the direction of Michael McKelvy, won third place in the 2018 Algae Biomass Young Researcher Award for outstanding research in algae biology at the Algae Biomass Summit 2018 in Woodlands, Texas last month. To put this in context, the other winners in algae biology research were from Duke University (1st Place - a graduate student) and Los Alamos National Laboratory (2nd Place - a post-baccalaureate researcher). ABO Announces Six Winners Of The Young Algae Researcher Awards At The 2018 Algae Biomass Summit 
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) The first Annual Diversity Day at Casteel High, sponsored by the Casteel French Honors Society, was a huge success. The day included foreign exchange students from Germany/Norway, Spain, Chile, and Switzerland dispelling myths and stereotypes about their country. They also discussed the stereotypes they had about the U.S. prior to coming here and what they found that was different. Casteel choirs performed multicultural songs in Spanish, Latin, African, and Japanese to name a few. The importance of diversity in today's culture and the importance of voting was also highlighted. Casteel High Diversity Day Photo Album 
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Isha Paode, Andres Gonzalez-Bonillas and Dennis Velasco organized Chandler High's 11th annual World Language Expo, a celebration of cultures, as part of their IB CAS (International Baccalaureate - Creatvity, Action, Service) project. Chandler High World Language Expo photo album 
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Netawn Marsoobian, Chandler High School senior, will be recognized at the American Indian Excellence in Leadership Banquet as a recipient of the KJ Bowen Scholarship Award. Arizona American Indian Excellence in Leadership Awards website 
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Ty Templeton, Chandler High senior, shot -2 at the two-day State Golf Tournament at the Omni Tucson National Golf Course, to place 5th in State.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Chandler High math students won the Excellence in Mathematics Competition on Friday, November 2 at Chandler-Gilbert Community College.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Scruffy the Wolf recognized Isabella and Julianna, student leaders from San Marcos Elementary and future Wolves, to be part of his Scruffy's Tuffys.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) The Chandler Wolves defeated Boulder Creek 64-14 in the first round of the State Playoffs.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) The Chandler High School Dance department donated $500.00 worth of turkeys to the Chandler CARE Center.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Chandler High has been named a Lead2Feed Certified School. Thirty-six schools in the U.S. received this honor in September for their goal-oriented community service and leadership. This award would not be possible without the hard work of Chandler High's FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America).  
   Perry High - (2018-2019) Perry High students Caden Christopherson (Golf) and Matea Suan (Volleyball & Beach) were named as Wendy's High School Heisman winners. They now compete for the state Heisman and a $500 scholarship.  
   Perry High - (2018-2019) Perry High girls soccer coach, John Roberts, was awarded the U.S. Coaches Arizona Large Schools Coach of the Year.  
   Basha High - (2018-2019) The Basha Band Regiment competed in the 2018 Arizona State Marching Band Festival, Division II on November 3 and won a position to play at the ABODA (Arizona Band and Orchestra Director's Association) State Marching Band Championships at ASU on Saturday, November 17. Basha High Band Media website 
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) Hamilton Theatre Department SWEPT the 2018 State Playworks Competition earning all three of the top spots in the state!  
   Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus - (2018-2019) Mrs. Rachna Nath, ACP-Erie science teacher, was selected to be part of the Research Teachers Conference in Washington D.C. This is a conference held by Society for Science and the Public who runs Intel ISEF, Regeneron Talent Search and other science events nationally. Groups of teachers nationally pool their ideas and resources at the conference. Mrs. Nath also got a chance to meet with Senator Jeff Flake's office and also with Arizona State Representative Andy Biggs to pitch the incredible work being done at CUSD and ACP Erie.  
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) Ella Christensen, 7th grader at Casteel HIgh School, met her year goal by qualifying for the Junior National Finals Rodeo held in Las Vegas, Nevada in December. She not only qualified but also won her division at the qualifier held in Las Vegas this last September 2. This is a huge accomplishment and she will be competing against 70 of the best youth barrel racers from around the world. She also qualified and will be competing in the Xtreme 1d finals held in Salina, Utah on October 20 where she will be competing against some of the best Barrel racers in the country. Ella was also featured on Channel 15's segment "Small Stars."  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) The Chandler Wolves defeated the Hamilton Huskies 49-7 Friday night, October 26, to once again win the Battle for Arizona Avenue as part of Rivalry Week.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Jake De La Torre who received the Rival's Scholar Athlete Award in October 2018.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to DeCarlos Brooks who was named the Great American Rivalry Series MVP.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Fox 10's Cory McCloskey was live from our courtyard on October 26 to kick off the Battle for Arizona Ave football game against Hamilton. The pep rally included band and cheer performances, shout-outs to athletes and performers competing at State, chants, a StuCo game, and awesome emceeing from CHS's own Mr. Sasha Hunter. Blue Bell Creameries also announced free ice cream for all students and staff in honor of Ms. Amy Komitzky, AZ Top 10 Teacher of the Year.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Mr. JJ Chandler, CHS Assistant Principal, was honored by the CUSD Governing Board for heroic efforts involving a student crisis situation off campus. He is pictured with Chandler Fire representatives Jessica Westmiller and Scott Jaeger.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Chandler High Coach Matt Lincoln who was named the Girls Cross Country Coach of the Year.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) The Chandler High Wolf Pack Marching Band took 3rd place out of 40 bands at the Northern Arizona University ABODA (Arizona Band and Orchestra Director's Association) Festival. Chandler High took second place out of all Arizona bands, including large bands.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Morgan Foster, Mihajla Milovanovic, Becca Taylor, Gabriel Garcia and Ava Potts were named to the All-CUSD Cross Country Team.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Javan Ah Quin, Chandler High senior and member of the varsity football team, who was awarded the Battle for Arizona Ave Service above Self Scholarship.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Chandler High AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) students hosted Parent Night and gave their families a taste of what the college prep program is all about through modeling college projects, tutorials, scholarship and FAFSA information, and more.  
   Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus - (2018-2019) Congratulations to ACP Erie teacher Joycelyn Craft who was surprised Thursday, October 25 with a 2018 Fiesta Bowl Wishes for Teachers grant. Her wish is to purchase wish is to purchase a set of 30 CX calculators with charging stations and a Vernier CBR 2 (Calculator-Based Ranger ™) Sonic Motion detector. Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers website 
   Basha High - (2018-2019) Basha High School was recognized as 1 of 6 certified Lead2Feed schools in Arizona! Lead2Feed is a Student Leadership Program that encourages high school students to refine leadership skills by completing a service project around a community need involving a public nonprofit. Only 36 schools from across the U.S. earned the Lead2Feed Certified School honor in recognition for their inspiring community service work and impressive demonstrations of leadership. Lead2Feed Student Leadership Program 
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Casteel High teacher Cami Clausen who was surprised Thursday, October 25 with a 2018 Fiesta Bowl Wishes for Teachers grant. Cami Clausen's wish is to take her concert choir to New York City to perform at Carnegie Hall. This choir was invited to perform but does not have all the funds to travel. This wish will fund the students to perform in April of 2019. Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers website 
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Chandler High teacher Janice Koury who was surprised Thursday, October 25 with a 2018 Fiesta Bowl Wishes for Teachers grant. Her wish is to purchase wish is to purchase flexible seating and new worktables. Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers website 
   Perry High - (2018-2019) The Perry High girls badminton team won its second athletic team championship when the team defeated Corona del Sol, 5-2, Thursday, October 25. Congratulations!  
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Jolade Adebekun, Neil Bhardwaja, Michaela Chen, Alyssa Crawford, Samihan Dani, Jeena Davidson, Dheeti Deliwala, Jonathan Dwiyono, Ruby Gao, Chaelin Jung, Angela Kan, Mindy Long, Aatmik Mallya, Anna McCarson, Shivam Mohite, Jacob Nance, Deirdre Nelsen, Nicholas Ngo, Rohan Nishtala, Emma Pudoka, Gordon Robertson, Sanjana Sarkar, Sonakshi Sharma, Abigail Thornton, Gavin Vogt, Christian Vuand Grace Zhang who have been named Semifinalists in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Competition based off of their 2017 PSAT/NMSQT scores. Each year, About 1.6 million students in some 22,000 high schools enter the National Merit Scholarship competition annually when they take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) in October. Semifinalists are the highest-scoring program entrants in each state and represent the top 0.5% percent of the state's senior students. National Merit ® Scholarship Program 
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) Four members of our Junior High Science Olympiad team competed at the first invitational of the season, held in Tucson on October 20. They won every event they competed in during the weekend. They brought home 13 ribbons including first place in Circuit Lab, Meteorology, and Road Scholar! It was a fantastic start to competition season, even though the whole team could not attend.  
   Basha High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Sophia Mirda, Aarjav Pandya and Alexander Skyriotis who have been named Semifinalists in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Competition based off of their 2017 PSAT/NMSQT scores. Each year, About 1.6 million students in some 22,000 high schools enter the National Merit Scholarship competition annually when they take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) in October. Semifinalists are the highest-scoring program entrants in each state and represent the top 0.5% percent of the state's senior students. National Merit ® Scholarship Program 
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) Casteel High special education teacher Michelle Capriotti has been selected for a national teaching fellowship from Understood.org. Over the next year, she'll collaborate with teachers across the country to create free tools and resources to support students with dyslexia, ADHD, autism and other learning differences.  
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Carleigh Kendall and Christian York who have been named Semifinalists in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Competition based off of their 2017 PSAT/NMSQT scores. Each year, About 1.6 million students in some 22,000 high schools enter the National Merit Scholarship competition annually when they take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) in October. Semifinalists are the highest-scoring program entrants in each state and represent the top 0.5% percent of the state's senior students. National Merit ® Scholarship Program 
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Lydia Durrett, Kimberley Mar, Kale McFadden and Isha Paode who have been named Semifinalists in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Competition based off of their 2017 PSAT/NMSQT scores. Each year, About 1.6 million students in some 22,000 high schools enter the National Merit Scholarship competition annually when they take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) in October. Semifinalists are the highest-scoring program entrants in each state and represent the top 0.5% percent of the state's senior students. National Merit ® Scholarship Program 
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Kaipo Magsayo and Jessalynn Macias were named 2018 Chandler High School Homecoming King and Queen.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Homecoming 2018 was a great success! Dave Shapiro was named the 2018 Hall of Fame Inductee, and Deneen Rogers and Lyn Stinnett, Class of 1958, were introduced as our Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) The Lady Wolves Golf team qualified for the Division I Golf State Championship in Tucson on Oct. 29-30.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Ty Templeton, CHS Senior, qualified as an individual for the Division I Golf State Championship in Tucson on Oct. 29-30.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) IB (International Baccalaureate) students volunteered at Project C.U.R.E. in Tempe. They enjoyed the opportunity to learn about how this organization works to provide much-needed medical supplies around the world. Project C.U.R.E. website 
   Perry High - (2018-2019) The Perry High freshman cheer team provided community service at United Food Bank on the last day of fall break.  
   Perry High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Grant Williams, Casey Kim, Michael Jones and Marcus Behling who have been named Semifinalists in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Competition based off of their 2017 PSAT/NMSQT scores. Each year, About 1.6 million students in some 22,000 high schools enter the National Merit Scholarship competition annually when they take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) in October. Semifinalists are the highest-scoring program entrants in each state and represent the top 0.5% percent of the state's senior students. National Merit ® Scholarship Program 
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) Four Hamilton High students were selected to participate in the AMEA (Arizona Music Educators Association) All-State Festival for all four years of high school. This tremendous honor was accomplished by Kenzie Murphy (choir), Elyssa Travis (french horn), Grace Wodarcyk (violin) and Rose Wodarcyk (viola). All four of these young ladies have gone on to major in music (performance or education) in their respective colleges or universities.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Kameron Dawson, Andres Gonzalez-Bonillas, Alexis Correa, Omar Vargas, and Kale McFadden scored in the top 2.5% among Hispanic and Latino PSAT/NMSQT test takers in our region and have been accepted into the National Hispanic Recognition Program.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Kayla King, CHS Freshman, has been named to the Chandler Center for the Arts Youth Advisory Council! As part of the council, Kayla will focus on Arts Appreciation, Community Service and Leadership Skills in order to become an advocate for the arts and a well-rounded community leader.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) The Wolf Pack Marching Band won 1st place for Division II at the Mountain Ridge Arizona Marching Band Association (AzMBA) Festival as well as the Arizona Band and Orchestra Directors Association (ABODA) Invitational at Williams Field High School. They won Special Caption Awards in General Effect, Music, Visual, and Percussion.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) The Chandler High Choirs took the Chandler Center for the Arts main stage as part of the Barbershop Go for the Gold Extravaganza with the Scottsdale Chorus.  
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Casteel High 8th Grade Flag Football, 2018-2019 East Valley Champions!  
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Casteel High 8th Grade Girls Volleyball, the 2018-2019 East Valley Champions!  
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Casteel High 7th Grade Baseball, the 2018-2019 East Valley Champions!  
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Daniel Obarski for his school record 54 yard field goal. AzPreps365: Hamilton's Obarski shines in his senior season 
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) Hamilton Speech and Debate is an interscholastic competitive club. Speech involves presentations by one or two that are judged against similar styles of presentations by others in rounds of competition. Debate involves an individual or team of debaters presenting arguments to convince a judge that their side of a resolution is more valid. Hamilton hosted a tournament for novices (those with no prior experience in Speech and Debate) on September 22, and we had a stunning turn out of about 170 student competitors, as well as nearly 200 parents volunteering and judging!  
   Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus - (2018-2019) Each year, About 1.6 million students in some 22,000 high schools enter the National Merit Scholarship competition annually when they take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) in October. National Merit Semifinalists are designated on a state representational basis, contingent on the total number of entrants and in proportion to each state's percentage of the nation's high school graduating seniors. Semifinalists are the highest-scoring program entrants in each state and represent the top 0.5% percent of the state's senior students. We are very excited to announce that ACP has two National Merit Semifinalists! Congratulations to seniors Susan Martin and Michael Hawkins on being named. National Merit ® Scholarship Program 
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Casteel teacher Chelsea Snesko who was recognized as one of the top three Best High School Teachers in the East Valley Tribune's "Best of Chandler" awards!

• Best High School Teacher: (Second place: Chelsea Snesko, Casteel.

The Choice is Yours: Casteel High! 
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Casteel teacher Paula Jones who was recognized as one of the top three Best High School Teachers in the East Valley Tribune's "Best of Chandler" awards!

• Best High School Teacher: Third Place: Paula Jones, Casteel.

The Choice is Yours: Casteel High! 
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Isabella Adkins, John Funicello, Emily Gross, Emily Smith, Tressa Stevenson, Riley Whitt-Collins, and Emma Willes have been named Commended Students in the 2019 National Merit Program.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Andrea Lee-Cruz, CHS AP 2-D Design student, has been selected to the Chandler Center for the Arts Youth Advisory Council.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) The CHS Drama Department performed Alice this fall and did an exceptional job.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) The Lady Wolves Golf Team took 3rd place out of 12 teams at the 2018 Higley Golf Classic. Senior Annika Lagos shot a 74.  
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Hamilton teacher Manny Palomarez who was recognized in the East Valley Tribune's "Best of Chandler" awards!

• Best High School Teacher: Hamilton High School, Manny Palomarez.

The Choice is Yours: Hamilton High! 
   Perry High - (2018-2019) In a ceremony on Saturday, September 22nd, Perry High School students Dylan Johnson, Hunter Thompson and Cooper Richter were recognized by the the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in the Rocky Mountain Emmy student production awards with an Emmy in High School Long Form: Nonfiction for their work on "The Final Inning" documentary. Congratulations!

Video: The Final Inning 
   Perry High - (2018-2019) Perry High student Mariah Montoya is a talented photographer in Renee Clancy's CTE Digital Photo II class. Her work was recently featured on the cover of American Lifestyle Magazine!  
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) Sophia Donnell, one of our Hamilton High's theatre students, won an ariZoni Award (local Toni Award) for Best Female Lead in a Musical.  
   Perry High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Kiera Gibbons who was named the Reserve National Champion - Hunter Pleasure at the Arabian Youth Nationals in Oklahoma City, July 2018. Arabian Horses - Youth Nationals 
   Basha High - (2018-2019) Basha High AirForce Junior ROTC participated in the Sunbird Golf parade to commemorate Patriot Day.  
   Basha High - (2018-2019) Basha High football players recently read to kindergartners at Patterson Elementary's "Kinder Bear Cub" reading day.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Girls Cross Country recently took first at the Chandler Invitational and Ojo Rojo Invitational Meets.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Ne Che Newton was named to the Westwood Tournament of Champions All-Tournament Volleyball Team.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) The Arizona Educational Foundation announced the five Ambassadors for Excellence and five semifinalists of the Arizona Teacher of the Year program Friday. Amy Komitzky Henning, Advanced Via Individual Determination (AVID) and English Language Arts Teacher at Chandler High School, was named as a semifinalist. She will be honored during the awards luncheon on October 25 at the Arizona Biltmore.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Kale McFadden, Kimberley Mar, Isha Paode, and Lydia Durrett have been named Semifinalists in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Competition based off of their 2017 PSAT/NMSQT scores. Each year, About 1.6 million students in some 22,000 high schools enter the National Merit Scholarship competition annually when they take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) in October. Semifinalists are the highest-scoring program entrants in each state and represent the top 0.5% percent of the state's senior students.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Coach Shaun Aguano was named one of MaxPreps Top 10 High School Football Coaches with less than 10 years experience. Aguano, Wolves Head Coach since 2011, has led Chandler to three state championships in the past four years and two year-end bowl games. MaxPreps Website 
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) The Chandler Wolves Varsity football defeated Faith Lutheran (NV) 35-21 on Saturday in Nevada as part of the Polynesian Football Classic. In addition, Gunner Maldonado was named Offensive MVP.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Holly Hoogstra, CHS Junior, was in New York this week modeling a designer dress from Janay Deann Designs as part of New York for Fashion Week. Holly is an IB student with a 4.7 GPA and is involved in Yearbook and Academic Decathlon.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Taylor Aguano, CHS Setter, was named to the 2018 House of Payne All-Tournament Volleyball Team.  
   Perry High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Ben Bousquet of the Perry High CPU Club who won 2nd place among high schoolers at the Great AZ Coding Competition.  
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) Jessica Hogan, Senior English and AVID teacher, was chosen as the first Channel 12 A+ Teacher for the year, and was showcased on their morning show on Wednesday, September 5.  
   Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus - (2018-2019) ACP-Erie INVENT team, under the direction of teacher Rachna Nath, is a group of 13 scholars, from sophomores to seniors, who are working on an Innovative idea as a part of a LEMELSON-MIT final grant application. This gives them a chance to qualify to go to MIT and be a part of EUREKAFEST 2019 next June. They have been able to reach out tech companies in the valley, corporations, and community members. They also presented their ideas to Superintendent Camille Casteel, Vice Mayor Rene Lopez and the Director of Economic Development Micah Miranda.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) The Chandler High World Language department sent 30 students to Galveston and Harford Elementary schools to translate for parent teacher conferences. These students connected with their community and demonstrated how language has the power to connect humans!  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Mrs. Courtney Kemp has been named the Arizona IB (International Baccalaureate) Schools Career Program Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Kemp works tirelessly to promote the IB Career Program, and her enthusiasm helps create a very inclusive, active learning environment. She teaches the core course for IB CP, Personal and Professional Skills, as well as IB Diploma Psychology.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Chandler High Advanced Pantomime and Characterization (APAC)/Company Theatre performed at CUSD elementary schools. They acted out their favorite childhood storybooks promoting a love of reading to K- 3rd graders. Bookends Fall 2019 Stories: Frog and Toad Together, Scooby Doo, Wemberly Worried, Horton Hears a Who, and Where the Wild Things Are.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Chandler High's Student Council attended last week's Arizona Association of Student Councils (AASC) Spirit Conference at Mountain View High School as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for this year's theme Team up for Leadership. StuCo kicked off the year with other Arizona groups and learn new leadership techniques to bring back to CHS.  
   Perry High - (2018-2019) Perry High students Cooper Richter, Hunter Thompson and Alejandro Martinez have been announced as Rocky Mountain Emmy finalists by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The students are being recognized in the long form nonfiction category for their work on The Final Inning, a film documenting the Perry softball's team pursuit for a state championship. This is Perry's third consecutive year of having their sports coverage recognized by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.  
   Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus - (2018-2019) Congratulations ACP Erie 2017 graduate Trevor Booth. Trevor is attending the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at ASU and wrote an article discussing ASU's football team that was picked up by Sports Illustrated. ASU Football: How good will Manny Wilkins be in 2018? 
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) Hamilton High English teacher Steve Munczek runs an after-school tutoring study room for all students, five days a week guaranteed, from 2:20-3:20. There is no cost, students can receive tutoring in English, Spanish, history, and some French, study, or take tests in a quiet educational environment. Click to find out more information: The Husky Room webpage 
   Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus - (2018-2019) Congratulations to the faculty, staff, and students of Arizona College Prep! ACP Erie was voted the #1 Best Public High School in Arizona by Stacker. Check out the link on MSN.com: Stacker: The best public high school in every state 
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) The Treblemakers have won the Sweet Adelines International Youth Chorus video competition! Sweet Adelines is the world's leading organization for women's barbershop singing and have hosted this competition and the prize money associated with it, for the past six years. The Treblemakers have placed second once and won the other five years!

 

 
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Ten Chandler High art students had their work on display from July 2nd through August 16th in the Spectrum Art Exhibit at Mesa Community College. Trey Lewis, CHS Senior, earned a scholarship for his entry "Pedestrian Bridge over Loop 202, Chandler, Arizona." Additionally, Ruben Romero and Giselle Dominguez received "Recognition of Exceptional Achievement" Awards.  
   Chandler Online Academy - (2018-2019) Chandler Online Academy had its first-ever back-to-school night for their fulltime online students. The event was held at Chief Hill Learning Academy and nearly 100 students attended. Everyone participated in a trivia competition, learned valuable information regarding online enrollment, met COA teachers, office staff, and received a student ID. Papa John's supported COA by donating pizza for the event. Chandler Online Academy has almost 150 full-time students and is currently providing online courses for more than 1,000 students within the district.  
   Basha High - (2018-2019) Chandler Online Academy and Basha High teacher Brigette Burge was recently selected as one of the Arizona Diamondbacks Most Valuable Teachers for August (sponsored by Papa John's). She was nominated by former student Caitlin Personale. Brigette will receive 10 tickets and free parking to the August 24 game vs. the Seattle Mariners, special on-field pregame recognition, $1,000 grant for classroom supplies, and a Papa John's Pizza Party for the class. D-backs Most Valuable Teachers Award website 
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Casteel High athlete Andi Nothdurft who was one of three CUSD students elected to represent Arizona at the USA Volleyball High Performance tournament in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Pictured left to right: Neomi Beach from ACP Oakland, Kylie Wong from Mountain Pointe, Jaylah Moreno from Perry High, and Andi Nothdurft from Casteel High. Their team placed ninth overall at the national level.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Cassandra Smith, Chandler High senior, has been named an AP National Scholar for demonstrating exemplary college-level achievement by taking eight Advanced Placement exams and earning an average score of 4.5.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Sydney Chun, a Chandler High junior, has been chosen to train with the Singapore National Swim Team. She will have the opportunity to train with Singapore's top coaches and swimmers and be provided with state of the art strength and conditioning training, nutrition, and mental training. Sydney's ultimate goal is to be able to represent her country in the Olympics and prove that "sometimes you have to be willing to take a leap of faith into the unknown to achieve your dream."  
   Chandler Online Academy - (2018-2019) Chandler Online Academy and Basha High teacher Brigette Burge was recently selected as one of the Arizona Diamondbacks Most Valuable Teachers for August (sponsored by Papa John's). She was nominated by former student Caitlin Personale. Brigette will receive 10 tickets and free parking to the August 24 game vs. the Seattle Mariners, special on-field pregame recognition, $1,000 grant for classroom supplies, and a Papa John's Pizza Party for the class. D-backs Most Valuable Teachers Award website 
   Perry High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Perry High athlete Jaylah Moreno who was one of three CUSD students elected to represent Arizona at the USA Volleyball High Performance tournament in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Pictured left to right: Neomi Beach from ACP Oakland, Kylie Wong from Mountain Pointe, Jaylah Moreno from Perry High, and Andi Nothdurft from Casteel High. Their team placed ninth overall at the national level.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Kaley Bigley, Chandler High junior, swimmer and honors student, has been selected to play on the Junior Olympic Women's Water Polo Team.  
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Hamilton freshman student Mahanth Chirravuri who represented Arizona at the 50th Hogan Cup golf tournament in Portland, Oregon August 11-12, 2018. Junior Golf Association of Arizona: Arizona Wins 50th Hogan Cup 
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Chandler High Link Crew hosted an awesome Back to School Pool Party for freshmen.  
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Coach Brian Whitacre who was named Arizona Boys Track coach of the year by USA Track and Field. 2018 USTFCCCA Boys High School Track and Field Coaches of the Year - State-by-State Winners 
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Chandler High Theatre Students won four National Youth Arts Awards and received ten additional nominations. Awards: Artist of the Year: Joey J Grado (Lonny in Rock of Ages @ Chandler, Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar @ Spotlight, Silk by Belaganas); and Casey Likes (Drew in Rock of Ages and Sullen Summers in The Bottom of the Lake @ Chandler, Alex in Madagascar and Buddy in Elf @ Greasepaint). Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Musical: Hailey Palmer as Hilda Klinemann in Rock of Ages; Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Play: Faith Sterling as Lady in White in The Bottom of the Lake. 2017 - 2018 Thirteenth Annual National Youth Arts Awards 
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Chandler High Theatre Students won four National Youth Arts Awards and received ten additional nominations. Nominations: Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical: Desiree Mendoza as Sherrie Christian in Rock of Ages; Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Musical: Andru Moeller as Franz Klinemann in Rock of Ages; Faith Sterling as Anita Bath in Rock of Ages; Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Play: Ezra Glenn as Bloody Mary in The Bottom of the Lake; Outstanding Ensemble: Rock of Ages; Outstanding Costume Design: Diana Likes for Rock of Ages; Outstanding Lighting Design: Bill Lorentz for Rock of Ages; Outstanding Sound Design/Original Music: Jason Krull for The Bottom of the Lake; Outstanding Musical Direction: Lori Lyford for Rock of Ages; Outstanding Direction: Stephanie Likes for Rock of Ages. 2017 - 2018 Thirteenth Annual National Youth Arts Awards 
   Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Elaina Ashton, ACP Erie junior, who was selected to take part in the Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders on the University of Massachusetts campus. Way to represent ACP Erie and CUSD! SanTan Sun News: STEM-loving teen inspired by national conference 
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) Congratulationst to Casteel 8th graders Jaden Avila, Jade Mercado, and Roma Velazco on their acceptance into the ASU Hispanic Mother Daughter Program. The Hispanic Mother-Daughter Program (HMDP) 
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) Hamilton junior Karina Yang took First Place and a $1,000 prize in the third annual Western Governors' Association (WGA) Celebrate the West regional art competition for her acrylic painting The Old and the Young. Her painting is currently hanging in Arizona Governor Ducey's office. More than 450 works of art from 19 WGA member states as well as Guam were entered in the competition which challenged high school students to create artwork inspired by their state. Western Governors' Association Celebrate the West Regional Art Competition website 
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) Tejas Singh and Anusha Natarajan were two of four delegates in Arizona sponsored by Sun Lakes Rotary to attend the 2018 World Affairs Seminar. As experts shared insights and views ranging from cutting-edge science to centuries old traditions, delegates looked at innovation from many points of view, worked with fellow delegates to define issues related to innovation, explored traditional roles and new opportunities, and learned how existing social systems are affected. World Affairs Seminar website 
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) The results for the National Youth Arts awards are in! Hamilton Theatre received three awards and were nominated for an additional eight! Awards: Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical: Sophia Donnell as Rosie in Bye Bye Birdie; Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play: Grey Smith as Junior Dover Jr. in The Great All-American Musical Disaster; and Outstanding Ensemble: Bye Bye Birdie. 2017 - 2018 Thirteenth Annual National Youth Arts Awards website 
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) The results for the National Youth Arts awards are in! Hamilton Theatre received three awards and were nominated for an additional eight! Nominations: Outstanding Production: The Great All-American Musical Disaster; Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical: Grey Smith as Albert in Bye Bye Birdie; Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Musical: Benny Cowans as Kim MacAfee in Bye Bye Birdie; Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Musical: Shaun Dunn as Conrad in Bye Bye Birdie; Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Play: Riley Van Cleve as Sylvia Metroland in The Great All-American Musical Disaster; Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical: Alyssa Granger as Ursula in Bye Bye Birdie; Outstanding Youth Orchestra: Bye Bye Birdie; and Outstanding Direction: Christina Vail for Bye Bye Birdie. 2017 - 2018 Thirteenth Annual National Youth Arts Awards! 
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Sophomores Nathaniel Deasey and Zachary Espalin gained All-American status at the Freestyle National Tournament this summer. Nathaniel Deasey is a National Champion and Zachary Espalin took 4th. CHS had two of only three wrestlers in the whole state of Arizona to earn All-American status.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Chandler High Family, Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Early Childhood Education competed at Nationals in Atlanta in June and won a Silver Medal for their Chapter in Review Portfolio. Stevie Garcia (Senior) and Valerie Valdez (Junior) chronicled the chapter's journey to educate youth in Chandler on the dangers of underage drinking and then led students in taking a pledge to wait with Own Up Arizona. Own Up Arizona website 
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Chandler High School was awarded the prestigious AIA Director's Cup for 2017-18, an award given to one 4A-6A high school in Arizona for excellence in academics, athletics and activities. Chandler was recognized for its implementation of a character education/sportsmanship program, percentage of students participating in AIA activities/athletics, and few corrective incidents reported to AIA. Additionally, CHS's student-athletes recorded a 3.4 combined GPA.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Chandler HIgh is one of two schools in the country to have its girls, boys, and beach volleyball programs receive team academic recognition from the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA). Chandler Girls Volleyball was recognized as a Top 25 Academic Program in the country for earning a 4.1 team GPA. Girls Beach had a 4.2 team GPA, and Boys Volleyball earned a 3.65 team GPA.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Several CHS Wolves took advantage of leadership opportunities such as Girls State, Boys State, HOBY, Arizona Association of Student Councils (AASC), Chandler Police Youth Academy, ASU conferences, and more this summer.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Chandler High is proud of the 130 students who qualified as AP (Advanced Placement) Scholars for the 2017-18 school year. Although many AP Scholars graduated in May, some current Chandler AP Scholars are pictured.  
   Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus - (2018-2019) Congratulations to ACP Erie science teacher Rachna Nath who was named a Lemelson-MIT Excite Award winner and InvenTeam grant finalist. As one of a select group of educators from across the country, she participated in invention education learning opportunities on a 5-day all-expense paid trip to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in June, training to lead a year-long, open-ended invention project with students at ACP Erie. Rachna hopes to make the final application to attend EurekaFest in 2019 where she'll meet and be inspired by current InvenTeams -- teams of high school students, teachers and mentors that received grants of up to $10,000 each to invent technological solutions to real-world problems. Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam initiative website 
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) Casteel is proud to announce we have two National Hispanic Scholars! Samuel Perez and Isabela Lukes scored in the top 2.5% on the PSAT/NMSQT among all Hispanic and Latino test-takers in the region! The National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) was initiated in 1983 by the College Board to identify outstanding Hispanic high school students. Each year the NHRP identifies approximately 5,000 of the highest scoring Hispanic students in the nation who took the PSAT/NMSQT during their junior year. College Board National Hispanic Recognition Program 
   Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus - (2018-2019) ACP Erie captured our first individual state wrestling championships. Yousef Halik, at 285 pounds, was the champion at Division IV.  
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) Casteel captured our first individual wrestling championships. Ramon Manos, at 120 pounds, wrapped up a 51-0 season by winning the Division IV title.  
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) Casteel captured our first individual wrestling championships. Ramon Manos, at 120 pounds, wrapped up a 51-0 season by winning the Division IV title.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Chandler High's Zach Esplain (at 106 pounds) and Gator Groves (at 145 pounds) who won Division I state wrestling championships.  
   Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus - (2017-2018) OUR GRADUATES:
We are proud to report that ACP Erie 2017-18 graduates earned:

• A whopping $30,202,750 in scholarships!
• 3,692 hours of college credit (AP and Dual Credit), and
• 5,286 hours of service learning

 
   Basha High - (2017-2018) OUR GRADUATES:
We are proud to report that Basha High 2017-18 graduates earned:

• A whopping $23,898,869 in scholarships!
• 4,541 hours of college credit (AP and Dual Credit), and
• 19,561 hours of service learning

 
   Casteel High - (2017-2018) We are proud to report that during the 2017-18 school year, Casteel High students earned:

• 1,708 hours of college credit (AP and Dual Credit), and
• 10,366 hours of service learning

 
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) OUR GRADUATES:
We are proud to report that Chandler High 2017-18 graduates earned:

• A whopping $23,175,000 in scholarships!
• 5,012 hours of college credit (AP and Dual Credit), and
• 20,125 hours of service learning

 
   Hamilton High - (2017-2018) OUR GRADUATES:
We are proud to report that Hamilton High 2017-18 graduates earned:

• A whopping $36,294,225 in scholarships!
• 9,642 hours of college credit (AP and Dual Credit), and
• 25,057 hours of service learning

 
   Perry High - (2017-2018) OUR GRADUATES:
We are proud to report that Perry High 2017-18 graduates earned:

• A whopping $22,917,846 in scholarships!
• 8,900 hours of college credit (AP and Dual Credit), and
• 15,381 hours of service learning

 
   Casteel High - (2017-2018) Student comment submitted: "[Thank you], Mr. Greg Krahn, for being an amazingly bombtastic teacher!"  
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) Ms. Amy Komitzky Henning was named Chandler High's 2018 Teacher of the Year! Ms. Komitzky has been an educator for 24 years and currently teaches English and the Senior AVID Elective and leads a number of school committees. An AVID Senior stated, "Ms. Komitzky works with each individual student to become successful and thrive in life." As part of another nomination, a teacher wrote, "Ms. Komitzy is the teacher who, at graduation, gave her own shoes to a student who was struggling because she chose the wrong heels to walk in -- she's dedicated her heart, her soul, her life to our precious students." Her impact is great, and CHS is proud to nominate Ms. Amy Komitzky for Arizona Teacher of the Year.  
   Chandler Online Academy - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Molly Woodward was Chandler Online Academy's valedictorian this year. Molly's ability to balance rigorous academic courses along with her intense ballet training at the Brooksher Ballet Academy has been impressive. Molly is off to pursue a career dancing with an elite ballet company. She is not sure which company she will end up with, but has had tryouts across the United States as well as a few international offers. Chandler Online Academy Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler Online Academy - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Reid Miller has spent the past four years at Chandler Online Academy and playing ice hockey for the North American Hockey League in Pennsylvania. He was able to train/play out of state and still do very well academically. He graduates with the goal of attending college back east while pursuing a career in professional ice hockey in either the United States or Canada. Chandler Online Academy Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler Online Academy - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Jadyn Gordon graduated with her high school diploma from Chandler Online Academy, and she was able to finish the Nursing program at EVIT (East Valley Institute of Technology) and earn her LNA (Licensed Nursing Assistant) diploma as well. She currently works at Banner Hospital in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and will continue to do so as she attends Arizona State University in the fall to pursue a major in Nursing and Health Innovation. Chandler Online Academy Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler Online Academy - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Camden Pulkinen attended Chandler Online Academy and trained at the United States Ice Skating Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado for the past four years. Not only was he able to graduate high school, but he won the silver at the Junior Grand Prix (JPG) Final 2017, was the 2017 JPG Austria Champion, and is the 2018 U.S. National Junior Champion. He also placed 6th in the World Championships this year. Camden will attend the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs this fall and pursue his goal of skating in the Olympics in 2022 in Bejing, China. Chandler Online Academy Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Chandler High senior Aleckzandra Agustin is in the top 1% of her class. She was named the U.S. winner by the Goethe-Institut, was awarded their 2017 Award of Excellence and will be traveling to Germany this summer to attend a 3-week-long German language class either in Berlin or Bremen. Aleckzandra is also a Commended student in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program, placing among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.6 million students (top 3%) who took the 2016 PSAT/NMSQT. Chandler High Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: We recognize Alexis Noguera of the Class of 2018 who continues the theme of Chandler High's tradition of excellence, committing to protect our country's freedom by enlisting in the Navy. Chandler High Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Chandler High senior Aleyna Mee has been recognized by the College Board as a National Hispanic Scholar. The National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) was initiated in 1983 by the College Board to identify outstanding Hispanic high school students. Each year the NHRP identifies approximately 5,000 of the highest scoring Hispanic students in the nation who took the PSAT/NMSQT during their junior year. Aleyna is also a Commended student in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program, placing among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.6 million students (top 3%) who took the 2016 PSAT/NMSQT. Chandler High Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Chandler High senior Zaire Chest is the Division I Women's State Champion in 4X400 Relay. Chandler High Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: We recognize Trevor Newman of the Class of 2018 who continues the theme of Chandler High's tradition of excellence, committing to protect our country's freedom by enlisting in the Coast Guard. Chandler High Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Chandler High senior Terry Yang is the Division I individual State champion in Boy's Swimming for 200 Freestyle. Terry signed a letter of intent to swim at the collegiate level. Chandler High Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Chandler High senior Ta'Mir Waters is the Division I State champion in Men's 400 meters and 4 x 400 meters. Chandler High Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Senior Shelby Bellah was a member of Chandler High's Future Farmers of America (FFA) Agricultural Business Team, winning first place at the State competition. Chandler High Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Selena Rehder was a member of Chandler High's Future Farmers of America (FFA) Agricultural Business Team, winning first place at the State competition. Selena also took Gold at the Arizona FCCLA competition and will represent Arizona at the FCCLA National Competition in Atlanta, Georgia. Chandler High Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Senior Sang Huynh is graduating in the top 1% of the Chandler High Class of 2018. Chandler High Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Chandler High senior Samantha Ponds is the Division I Women's State Champion in discus. Chandler High Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: We recognize Richard Torres of the Class of 2018 who continues the theme of Chandler High's tradition of excellence, committing to protect our country's freedom by enlisting in the Marine Corps. Chandler High Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: We recognize Rebecca Carter of the Class of 2018 who continues the theme of Chandler High's tradition of excellence, committing to protect our country's freedom by enlisting in the Navy. Chandler High Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Senior Nathan Kummet is graduating in the top 1% of the Chandler High Class of 2018. Chandler High Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Chandler High senior Michael Klauss is the Division I individual State champion in Boy's Swimming for 200 Individual Medley. Michael signed a letter of intent to swim at the collegiate level. Chandler High Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Senior Leeann Valenzuela was a member of Chandler High's Future Farmers of America (FFA) Agricultural Business Team, winning first place at the State competition. Chandler High Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Kylie Welch was named to the All-CUSD Cross-Country Team. She was also a member of the Chandler High Girls Cross Country team, winning the AIA Division I State title for the second time in three years. Aleyna is also a Commended student in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program, placing among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.6 million students (top 3%) who took the 2016 PSAT/NMSQT. Chandler High Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Kerri Welch was named to the All-CUSD Cross-Country Team. She was also a member of the Chandler High Girls Cross Country team, winning the AIA Division I State title for the second time in three years. Chandler High Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: This winter, the Chandler High School Winter Guard earned a state championship anchored by senior Julie Cruce. Chandler High Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Senior Jihan Fajut is graduating in the top 1% of the Chandler High Class of 2018. Chandler High Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Jai Gruenwald is arguably the most decorated athlete of the Chandler High class of 2018. Jai took state in the 100m hurdles, 300m hurdles, the triple jump (for the 2nd straight year) and long jump (for the 4th straight year) breaking a 40 year old state record on her way to scoring 40 points in the state track meet -- which is nearly unheard of in track and field. Jai participated in National Signing Day 2018 and signed a letter of intent to run track at UCLA. Chandler High Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: We recognize Jackson Kolsrud of the Class of 2018 who continues the theme of Chandler High's tradition of excellence, committing to protect our country's freedom by enlisting in the Air Force. Chandler High Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Chandler High senior Haley Wolf won the 2018 Division I individual Women's State Championship in 3200 meters. Haley participated in National Signing Day 2018 and signed a letter of intent to run track/cross country at Oregon State. Chandler High Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: We recognize Freddy Ayala of the Class of 2018 who continues the theme of Chandler High's tradition of excellence, committing to protect our country's freedom by enlisting in the Navy. Chandler High Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Senior Faith Everett was a member of Chandler High's Future Farmers of America (FFA) Agricultural Business Team, winning first place at the State competition. Chandler High Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Senior Ethan Madison was a member of Chandler High's Future Farmers of America (FFA) Agricultural Business Team, winning first place at the State competition. Chandler High Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Erin Mulhern-Guillier has been recognized by the College Board as a National Hispanic Scholar. The National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) was initiated in 1983 by the College Board to identify outstanding Hispanic high school students. Each year the NHRP identifies approximately 5,000 of the highest scoring Hispanic students in the nation who took the PSAT/NMSQT during their junior year. Chandler High Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Ava Hamilton was named to the All-CUSD Cross-Country Team. She was also a member of the Chandler High Girls Cross Country team, winning the AIA Division I State title for the second time in three years. Chandler High Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) Lt. Col. Gary Jones and Msgt. Scott Goodson have been named 2018 AFJROTC Outstanding Instructors.  
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) Kaylynn Stanley, Sydney Wiedeman, and Craig Wilson are this semester's Positive Referral Winners!  
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) Chandler High's newly-elected 2018-2019 student council, under the direction of sponsor Mr. Michael Gray and 2018-19 Student Body President Ruth Chavez, has already started planning for next year.  
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) Congratulations to Justin Aguirre, Ruben Romero, Annika Lagos, Alex Wilhelm, Beilee Kagen and Josh Globke who had their work chosen for Emerge, an annual juried exhibition featuring works from student photographers enrolled in Arizona high schools, community colleges, art schools, and universities across the state.  
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) Will Long and Javan Ah'Quin were named 6A 1st Team All-State for baseball.  
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) Jacob Pescador, a junior who will be enrolled in IB German 5 next school year, received a full scholarship from the Goethe-Institut to participate in the Study Bridge Program. Goethe-Institut Study Bridge website 
   Hill Academy at ICAN - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: The Saunders Montague Perseverance Award recipient from Hill Academy at ICAN is Jose Camargo Ramirez. Jose took a nearly three-year hiatus from high school after facing some personal struggles. Earlier this year, at the age of 20, Jose learned he was going to be a father. Jose had one goal in mind before the birth of his son -- and that was to graduate high school. One credit shy of achieving that goal, Jose asked to re-enroll in school and accomplished his dream just days shy of the birth of his son, Josiah. Hill Learning Academy Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) CHS Wrestlers had outstanding performances at the Freestyle State Tournament last week. Zachary Espalin, Benji Alanis, Nathaniel Deasey and Chris Kelly were State Champions!  
   Basha High - (2017-2018) Congratulations to Madison Young on winning 4th Place for Forensic Science at the Health Occupations Student Association (HOSA) Competition. Great job! CTE Programs 
   Basha High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Ben Mesnik has a 3.8 GPA and is drum major for marching band, president of HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America), president of Band Council, on the LINK Crew, and a member of the American Sign Language National Honor Society and Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Arizona. He will be attending ASU in the fall. Basha High Seniors Highlights 
   Basha High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Arica Ares has 4.2 GPA and is president of KDC (Kismet Dance Company, the performance ensemble and dance team at Basha High School), captain of Varsity Pom, on the LINK Crew, and a member of National Honor Society and National Honor Society of the Dance Arts. She will be attending University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. Basha High Seniors Highlights 
   Basha High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Hannah Skocypec has a 4.6 GPA and is president of both Science is Fun and the Living Unified Club, a member of National Honor Society and Honors Science Research, and is active in Unified Sports. She won 2nd Place in Microbiology at the 2018 Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF), 1st place, Best of Fair: Senior Division, GoDaddy Award and Future Innovator of the Year Nomination in Microbiology: Senior Division at the 2018 Arizona Science and Engineering Fair (AzSEF), and progressed on to compete at the prestigious Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Pittsburgh. Hannah will be attending ASU next year. Basha High Seniors Highlights 
   Basha High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Gevon Grimes has a 3.2 GPA, is a member of the Football and Track & Field teams, and is the 2018 Men's Varsity Long Jump Division I State Champion. He will be attending Maricopa Community College on an athletic scholarship. Basha High Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Allison Chiou currently has a 4.7 GPA. She swam for the CHS Swim Team (State Runners-Up) and served as an officer for the Students Supporting Brain Tumor Research (SSBTR) Club. Allison will attend Wellesley in the fall. Chandler High Seniors Highlights 
   Hamilton High - (2017-2018) Congratulation to the cadets of Hamilton AFJROTC for their tremendous accomplishments in our leadership and character development program. They've performed exceptionally well over the past three years: organizing, planning, and participating in a myriad of extra-curricular and co-curricular activities; amassing over 6,000 community and school service hours; and upholding core values of Integrity, Service Before Self, and Excellence. Their hard work and dedication culminated in being designated a 2018 DISTINGUISHED UNIT WITH MERIT by HQ AFJROTC. This designation is made only every three years (following a formal unit evaluation) and is reserved for only the highest performing AFJROTC units around the world. Not only are our cadets considered the best of the best, they've also earned the privilege for five cadets to be nominated for appointments to the Air Force Academy next year… an awesome opportunity offered only to schools with a Distinguished unit.  
   Hamilton High - (2017-2018) Hamilton junior and AFJROTC cadet Carson Beck was recently selected as the Veterans of Foreign Wars' (VFW) Arizona JROTC Cadet of the Year. With over 70 high school JROTC programs in Arizona with over 7,000 cadets total, the competition is fierce. The VFW is a staunch supporter of JROTC programs and their JROTC Cadet of the Year program specifically rewards academic and civic achievement, leadership, and community and school involvement. Carson demonstrated all of these qualities this year, and then some. At our annual Hamilton High AFJROTC Awards ceremony on 9 May, Sun Lakes VFW (Post 8053) presented Carson with a $200 grant. He will also be honored at the VFW State Convention on 7 June, where he'll receive a JROTC medal and a $500 award. If you know Carson Beck, you understand why he's receiving this award. Please join me and the AFJROTC team in congratulating him!  
   Santan Junior High - (2017-2018) Our amazing Boosters presented Principal Kowalinski with a check for $10,000 to go towards the purchase of a COW (Computer cart On Wheels). Our parents and community have supported Santan Junior High through a variety of fundraisers all year long!  
   Hamilton High - (2017-2018) Congratulations to Orlando Craig Chaney on the wonderful feedback you received from the May 11, 2018 luncheon you provided for Renee Stafford. This is a great testament of the abilities of you and your students! CTE Programs 
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) Congratulations to Mrs. Karen Martin, Chandler High Assistant Principal, who was named the Chandler Chamber of Commerce Administrator of the Year!  
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) Last week's AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Senior Celebration was a great testament to the success of the college prep program. The red carpet event included dinner, class speakers, awards, and recognition of seniors, who are all college-bound.  
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) Mrs. Knighton-Toon's International Baccalaureate (IB) Chem 2 students know how to get ready for their IB test ... they all showed up ready to tackle the IB HL Chemistry test in their lab coats! Our future is bright with these IB Diploma Candidates in charge.  
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) Honors Engineering 1 students participated in cardboard boat races at the CHS swimming pool. Groups were given minimal materials (cardboard and duct tape) and were tasked to build a boat that would transport two team members across the pool and back. This is a great culminating project we look forward to all year!  
   Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: ACP Erie senior Sophia Chan won 1st place in the 12th grade category for the 2018 Better Business Bureau of Greater Arizona Laws of Life Essay Contest. She received a $1,000 scholarship at the Torch Award for Ethics Banquet on May 15, 2018. ACP Erie Seniors Highlights 
   Basha High - (2017-2018) Congratulations to Nikita Bharati! Out of the nearly 2,000 high school students from 81 countries, regions, and territories around the world competing May 13 - 19 in Pittsburgh at the prestigious 2018 International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), Nikita won 4th place overall in the category of Energy: Chemical and $500, the ASU New American University Intel ISEF Scholarship, and the Carnegie Mellon University Leonard Gelfand Center for Service Learning and Outreach Energy Innovation 1st place award of $2,500 for her project titled A Novel Approach to Optimizing Algae Biofuel Production by Using Naturally Occurring Extracellular Polymeric Substances (EPS) Through Bioflocculation. The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair website 
   Hamilton High - (2017-2018) Congratulations to Devrath Iyer! Out of the nearly 2,000 high school students from 81 countries, regions, and territories around the world competing May 13 - 19 in Pittsburgh at the prestigious 2018 International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), Devrath won the ASU New American University Intel ISEF Scholarship for his project titled Automatically Analyzing Open-Ended Survey Responses Using Statistical and Machine Learning Methods.

Arizona State University is pleased to offer a comprehensive scholarship combining a monetary award and an environment focusing on knowledge, learning and research. The New American University Intel ISEF Scholarship is renewable for four years. The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair website 
   Hamilton High - (2017-2018) Congratulations to Elda Bengu and Shreya Tripathi! Out of the nearly 2,000 high school students from 81 countries, regions, and territories around the world competing May 13 - 19 in Pittsburgh at the prestigious 2018 International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), Elda and Shreya won the ASU New American University Intel ISEF Scholarship for their project titled The Effect of Different Types of Fruit Peels on the Absorption of Oil: A Biodegradable Way to Clean Oil Spills .

Arizona State University is pleased to offer a comprehensive scholarship combining a monetary award and an environment focusing on knowledge, learning and research. The New American University Intel ISEF Scholarship is renewable for four years. The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair website 
   Hamilton High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Hamilton senior Alegra Aguayo is a National Hispanic Scholar. The National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) was initiated in 1983 by the College Board to identify outstanding Hispanic high school students. Each year the NHRP identifies approximately 5,000 of the highest scoring Hispanic students in the nation who took the PSAT/NMSQT during their junior year.

Alegra is an outstanding young lady who has played soccer most of her life. She plans on attending the Colorado School of Mines and will study Engineering and play soccer for the Miners. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights 
   Hamilton High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Hamilton senior Caroline Arias is a National Hispanic Scholar. The National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) was initiated in 1983 by the College Board to identify outstanding Hispanic high school students. Each year the NHRP identifies approximately 5,000 of the highest scoring Hispanic students in the nation who took the PSAT/NMSQT during their junior year. Caroline is the 2nd Arias to earn this distinction. She will be attending Arizona State where she will study Food Service Management. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights 
   Hamilton High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Hamilton senior Lexi Flores is a National Hispanic Scholar. The National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) was initiated in 1983 by the College Board to identify outstanding Hispanic high school students. Each year the NHRP identifies approximately 5,000 of the highest scoring Hispanic students in the nation who took the PSAT/NMSQT during their junior year.

Lexi is diligent with her work, committed to learning and respected by her peers. She is also knowledgeable, hardworking, and a compassionate student who dedicates herself to her academics, extracurricular involvement, and community with grace, confidence, and enthusiasm. Society needs more young women like Lexi who are willing to take action and help their fellow community members. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights 
   Hamilton High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Hamilton High senior Alexis Salinas is a National Hispanic Scholar. The National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) was initiated in 1983 by the College Board to identify outstanding Hispanic high school students. Each year the NHRP identifies approximately 5,000 of the highest scoring Hispanic students in the nation who took the PSAT/NMSQT during their junior year. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights 
   Hamilton High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Hamilton senior Juliet See is a National Hispanic Scholar. The National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) was initiated in 1983 by the College Board to identify outstanding Hispanic high school students. Each year the NHRP identifies approximately 5,000 of the highest scoring Hispanic students in the nation who took the PSAT/NMSQT during their junior year.

Most of Juliet's family still resides in California, so her plans are to move there and go to college. She is hoping to attend College in California, possibly UC Irvine. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights 
   Hamilton High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Hamilton senior Valeria Valdes Cosilion is a Distinguished Honors Scholar, an AP Scholar and a National Hispanic Scholar. The National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) was initiated in 1983 by the College Board to identify outstanding Hispanic high school students. Each year the NHRP identifies approximately 5,000 of the highest scoring Hispanic students in the nation who took the PSAT/NMSQT during their junior year.

Valeria is a very involved and motivated student at Hamilton. She is a member of National Honor Society, the UNICEF CLUB and the Future Business Leaders of America. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights 
   Perry High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Perry senior Andrea Martinez is a National Hispanic Scholar. The National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) was initiated in 1983 by the College Board to identify outstanding Hispanic high school students. Each year the NHRP identifies approximately 5,000 of the highest scoring Hispanic students in the nation who took the PSAT/NMSQT during their junior year.

Andrea states, "After graduation, I plan to attend the University of Arizona to purse a nursing degree." Perry High Seniors Highlights 
  

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