A couple weeks ago the juniors participated in their MOJO day. This session was focused mainly on teamwork, and getting the students to work together. The day featured the usual dancing, and also a new game where the students must guess the song being played. Overall, the students gained valuable knowledge about how to communicate, and work as a team to accomplish a goal. The next MOJO day will be for the seniors, and will take place on March 24th, the day before spring break. The MOJO students are already planning the day, and it’s sure to be a great one.
Some people share a love for reading much more profoundly than the rest of us. They escape the present with alternate realities that they can dive into head first. It’s a safe net for some people, and they use it religiously to fill up the free time that we high schoolers are gifted with so much of. Ranging from Fiction to Biographies, all books have a story that wants to be heard, and every person is searching for the right one. Mrs. Poole not only set up a gateway for the children of the library to explore their novelty options, but also brought all of the kids with similar interested into one group, Library Club. Library Club has hosted Hunger Games parties, taste test meetings, and even just simple informational meetings delegated to discussing books. She has broadened our range so widely, and it goes unnoticed. So, the journalism class thanks you Mrs. Poole, for all that you have done for our student body.
Senior Rachel Seitz was voted student of the month for January. Rachel is the daughter of Mark and Christine Seitz. She has one sister, Jasmine, a PHHS alum.
An active student, Rachel started Scholastic Bowl in 7th and 8th grade. She was Spelling Bee Champ in 7th and runner up in 8th. Here at PHHS Rachel has continued with Scholastic Bowl, and added the WYSE team to her activities. She is a member of Student Council as well. An honor student, Rachel was inducted into National Honor Society as a junior, and continues to be in the Top Ten of her class. Her favorite classes include Forensics, First Aid, and Studio Art. In her spare time, Rachel likes to read, watch TV, and write. Rachel’s future plans include a four year university, Illinois State is her choice. She plans to get a degree in English and become a high school teacher. We at PHHS know that she will do well in the future. PHHS faculty members has some things to say as well. “I would like to nominate Rachel Seitz. I think she is more than deserving! I have her for studio this year. She works very hard every day and always turns everything in on time. She is very talented and isn't afraid to ask questions or receive advice. Her overall attitude, work ethic, and respect for me and for those around her are outstanding! I think she represents our school and staff very well!” “I nominate Rachel Seitz. She is an outstanding student. She works hard in every class and asks great questions. She readily welcomes new students and is always willing to help catch them up on the material. She helped to recruit other top students for WYSE.” “I agree completely with the nomination for Rachel Seitz. She is a good student who is willing to help other students and teachers at the drop of a hat. Even though it's been a few years since I had her in class, she continues to be friendly and personable in the halls. Rachel is a great student who always is willing to go above and beyond!” “Rachel really deserves to be named Student of the Month! She was a joy to have in class (English and Humanities) and has been fun to work with on Student Council. She takes her role as senior class president very seriously. She gives her all to whatever she is involved in, be it WYSE, Scholastic Bowl, or Student Council. And, she is always friendly to both students and teachers. I've truly enjoyed having Rachel at PHHS these last four years and wish her the best in her future endeavors.” Congratulations to Rachel!! Great Work!! and the very best for the future – we know you’ll make us proud. The Key Club held a blood drive on February 26th. This was the second and final blood drive of the school year. This blood drive was a success with receiving about 26 pints of blood which will save about 78 people’s lives. Thank you to everyone who donated blood this time. The Key Club is already looking forward to next year’s blood drives!
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