Induction Ceremony of the National Honor Society

Skills USA Students Recieve Awards

Freshman and Senior Class Raise $1800 for Memorial Scholarship

              Following the terrible tragedy that took the lives of Wolcott High School students Thamara Correa and Jessica and Anthony Apruzzese, several members of the Freshman and Senior Class approached their advisors, Jennifer Gugliotti and Michelle Thies, wanting to do something to remember their friends. It was decided that pink memorial writsbands with the names of Thamara, Jessica, and Anthony would be sold to raise money for a memorial scholarship. The Senior Class donated the money necessary to purchase the bracelets to maximize the profits. The bracelets were sold during lunches at Wolcott High School and Tyrrell Middle School. Donation buckets were also placed at area businesses. A total of $1800 was raised. The money was turned over to the Wolcott Education Foundation, a wonderful organization that administers many scholarships. Since its creation in 1996, it has awarded over 25,000 in scholarships to Wolcott students. The money was divided into three scholarships each worth $600. A scholarship in Anthony’s name will be given out at this year’s Senior Awards Night, and one each in Jessica and Thamara’s name will be given out on the Senior Awards Night for the Class of 2011. Thank you to everyone who bought a bracelet or made a donation.

"Teens Driving Safely Program"

Information about the Student Theatre Performance/ "WIZ"

Wolcott High School Senior Class News

              On Saturday, March 29th, the Senior Class held a Pancake Breakfast fundraiser at Applebee’s in Waterbury. The event was very successful as $1400 was raised. Thank you to all those seniors who sold tickets and worked as the wait staff at the event and to all of the family members and friends who attended. Thanks also to the following businesses who generously donated items for the raffle table: Timex, Granny’s Got It, Carlucci’s, Angelina’s Pizza, Always Tan, and La Fortuna’s. Huge thanks also to Applebee’s for sponsoring this wonderful program.

Alcott Pre-School Visits Wolcott High School  

On March 26, 18 students in Meteorology classes took a field trip with Science Teacher Mr. Caplan to WFSB studios in Rocky Hill.  Mr. Thomas and Ms. Villano also accompanied the students.

The tour of the studio was hosted by meteorologist Mark Dixon.  The students were given a tour of the entire studio and were taken through the entire process of how a newscast is produced.  Students had an opportunity to ask questions of Mr. Dixon and other employees of the station.  The students were also able to see the sites where the station received its weather information and updates.

Everyone was invited to view a live broadcast at noon.  We were mentioned on the forecast as well.

Mark Dixon had visited Wolcott High School in December where he spoke at length of the filed of broadcast meteorology.

Art students at Wolcott High School recently attended the Scholastic Art Awards exhibit in the Silpe Gallery of the University of Hartford.  Exemplary students from throughout the state compete to enter in this juried show which showcases the best work of Connecticut’s young artists.  Two pastel artworks by Diana Filar, “Paper Bags” and “My Grandfather’s Son”, were chosen by the jury for the show.  The art students were able to see Ms. Filar’s artwork along with that of other gifted high school students selected from throughout the state.  The visit to the Scholastic Art Awards show was followed by an informal lecture tour of works from famous artists at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford.

Student Art work of Diana Filar

Spanish National Honor Society Presents Three Kings Day

Members of the Spanish National Honor Society presented Three Kings' Day at Alcott School.  Adam Marco, Diana Filar, Alison Yusov, Fatima Kolenovic, Dave VanFleet and Dori Bejleri explained the customs and traditions of this holiday to children in third grade classes.  Youngsters enjoyed the visit and participated in the cultural program with handouts and music.  The next presentation will be Read Across America Day on March 2.

Spanish Club members will prepare a special thank you for Valentine's Day to all Wolcott High School faculty and staff.  Good luck to all students on your mid-term exams.

Wolcott High School Psychology Students visit the Alcott Pre-School

Skills USA Sponsors Recycling Fundraiser

NHS Christmas Party for Students with Special Needs

On December 18, 2007, the Wolcott High School National Honor Society hosted their annual Christmas Party for Wolcott’s children with special needs. The party is one of the main community service projects undertaken by the Honor Society and has been a tradition for many years. The NHS members were busy fundraising, planning and decorating for more than a month. This year, approximately 40 students came to the party and were treated to crafts, games, a musical performance, a pizza lunch and desert, and, best of all, a visit from Santa. The children as well as our Honor Society members look forward to this fun and memorable experience. At the end of the day, the students left with huge smiles on their faces. The National Honor Society would like to thank the following businesses for generously sponsoring this event: Travers Inc, The Care Connection LLC, National Dye, and Carlucci’s Pizza. Also, big thanks to all of the town’s people who bought items or made a donation at our Election Day Bake Sale and to the faculty and staff for supporting our luncheon fundraisers. We would also like to thank Mr. Duffy and the Jazz Band and Ms. Solocius and the Chorus for providing the entertainment at the party, as well as all of the Special Education teachers and aides for taking the time to bring their students to our party. This year’s NHS advisors are Ms. Witek and Mrs. Thies. Members are: Jackie Albino, Stephanie Bendtsen, Jacqueline Bly, Brea Bucci, Jamie Caron, Nicholas Di Battista, Stephen Dunn, Diana Filar, Sara Finke, Stacey Finke, Robyn Hicock, Shane Hubeny, Kaitlyn Longo, Adam Marco, Cassandra Mastrianni, Justin McWaid, Mikala Ouellette, Lawrence Rossi, Amanda Rose St. Mary, Kyle Sherman, Christopher Sheahan, Aubrey Solla, Andrea Spino, Laura Stabile, Lauren Signor, Michelle Slavin, Alec Varcas, and Jennifer Weed.

    WHS SkillsUSA Lugs 40 Tires Out of  Sessions Woods

By Elizabeth Pizzuto
  
              On October 5th WHS Skills USA participated in a state wide community service project.  We cleaned Sessions Woods in Burlington, CT, where we dragged tires, oil cans, bottles and other garbage out of the hiking trails to beautify the environment. Later in the day we attended the SkillsUSA Annual Statesmen Conference at CCSU with other many chapters.  While there, we connected with students from other schools and worked on leadership and team building activities.

Halloween At Wolcott High School

On Wednesday, October 31, Wolcott High School hosted its annual Senior Class Halloween Contest. Many members of the Senior class came dressed in their cutest, funniest, and scariest costumes. Everyone from Scooby Doo to 1980s exercise gurus and old school basketball players were there. The event was sponsored by the Wolcott High Senior Class and organized by the Senior Class Officers and Advisor Mrs. Thies. Class President Chris Sheahan and Prom Chair Lauren Johnson emceed the event. While all of the costumes were outstanding, the following students were named winners and each received either a $10 Dunkin Donuts gift card or a $10 gas card: Scariest: Nick Peck as Minnie Mouse Most Original: Kyle Manzolino and the MERSA virus Funniest: Kyle Sherman as a dancing fat lady Best Couple: Andrew Fredericksen and Dan Cameron as Vice Principals Mr. Drewry and Mr. LePage Best Group: Lauren Signor, Diana Filar, Andrea Spino, Thais Correa, Jackie Bly, Kaitlyn Longo, Amanda St. Mary Stephen Fredsall, Eric Hazard, Alec Varcas, Justin McWaid, Paul Tablan, Ryan McSherry, Brendan Stone as the the Seven Deadly Sins and Seven Heavenly Virtues; Funniest Group: a tie between Kat Cipriano, Josie Grenier and Emily Byram as the Titanic and iceberg and Nick Cantemesa, Allan Tablan, Ted Petrahai, and Steve Layton as Pac-Man and Ghosts. Thank you to all the Seniors who dressed up and to all of the teachers who served as judges for the competition!

DECA  LEADERSHIP  CONFERENCE  HELD  AT  AQUA  TURF

By Kyleigh McDonald WHS DECA Reporter

 On October 22nd, thirty members of Wolcott High’s DECA Chapter participated in a series of workshops conducted at the annual Connecticut DECA Leadership Conference. The event was held at the Aqua Turf with over 1,000 DECA members attending from around the state. This year’s workshops emphasized the importance of teambuilding, risk-taking and goal-setting.

DECA, a national association of marketing students, is committed to the advocacy of marketing education and the growth of business and education partnerships.

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