Sebastian Norrdahl named Commercial Appeal Academic All-Star!

Sebastian, a senior, is a top student and an exceptional leader. He holds a 3.86 unweighted grade point average and scored 35 on the ACT. He also received a 2110 on the SAT. Sebastian received the top score of “5″ on four AP exams: AP U.S. History, AP European History, AP English and AP Biology. He is a member of the National Honor Society, National Junior Classical League Honor Society and Key Club. Sebastian is captain of the Knowledge Bowl Team, Triumvir of the Junior Classical League, acting president of the Model United National Club and secretary of the Beta Club.

He received an Honorable Delegate Award for his role with the Model UN. He was recognized by the Shelby County PTA and Tennessee PTA for his work in Film and Video Production. He also has won numerous awards including the Science Award, the Corona Olivae High Achievement Award on the Medusa Mythology Exam and first place for Mythology Application Essay. He also is a second place team member of the U.S. Department of Energy Science Bowl Competition. Sebastian received the Outstanding Achievement Award at the Tennessee State Science Bowl Championship. He participates in many service activities through the Key Club and Beta Club.

In addition to his school leadership roles, Sebastian volunteers with the Lichterman Nature Center, Adopt-a-Highway Clean-up and Cordova Arts and Crafts Festival. He is an acolyte with the Lord of Life Lutheran Church. He also has worked the past two summers at LeBonheur Children’s Medical Center and observed surgeries, teaching rounds and patient care. He is a well-rounded student who contributes much to his classes and school. He plans to major in pre-medicine in college.

Pillows made by Houston High students to be sent overseas

Houston High School family and consumer science students have been stitching while munching at lunch this month.

They’re sewing pillows to send to U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. So far, the group has stuffed and sewn at least a dozen pillows, with military and patriotic themes. They plan to eventually mail 30 to 50 pillows with letters of encouragement.

See full Commercial Appeal Article here.

Congratulations Lady Mustangs 2009 State Soccer Champs!

Commercial Appeal Article

Lady Mustangs Volleyball 4th in State!

Attention Students and Parents!

Please click on the appropriate link below to fill out a survey about Houston High School!

School Improvement Plan Survey for Parents, Guardians, Community

High School Student Survey

Internet Safety tip of the month!

In Net Cetera: Chatting With Kids About Being Online, OnGuard Online gives adults practical tips to help kids navigate the online world. Kids and parents have many ways of socializing and communicating online, but they come with certain risks.  This guide encourages parents to reduce the risks by talking to kids about how they communicate – online and off – and helping kids engage in conduct they can be proud of.  Net Cetera covers what parents need to know, where to go for more information, and issues to raise with kids about living their lives online.

http://www.onguardonline.gov/topics/net-cetera.aspx

HHS Theatre presents Seussical November 5-8.

Houston High School’s incredible Theatre Department is preparing for one of its biggest productions of the year. “Seussical” will run November 5-8 and feature talented actors and actresses from Houston High, as well as Dogwood Elementary, Farmington Elementary, Bartlett Elementary and Houston Middle School. The show is directed by Lorraine Cotton, with musical direction by Dr. William Rayburn and choreography by Frankie Fernandez, a student at Houston HS. Be there to catch all the extraordinary energy and excitement only Who-ville can offer. Shows on November 5, 6 and 7 will begin at 7 p.m. There will also be a special matinee showing after the Race for Education on November 8 at 3 p.m. Admission is $5 for children 5 and under, $8 for students and $10 for adults. For more information, send an email to lcotten@scsk12.org.

Congratulations to Josh Chi for being named Academic All-Star

Congratulations to senior Josh Chi for being named among the latest round of The Commercial Appeal’s Academic All-Stars. Josh was nominated in the General Scholarship category. The Academic All-Stars program recognizes high school students throughout the Memphis-Shelby County area for excellence in academics, leadership and community service. Josh’s accomplishments are included below as they will appear in the Germantown section of The Commercial Appeal.

* Josh, a senior, is a well-rounded student who combines diligence and hard work to reach his goals. He is Houston’s valedictorian, holding a 4.0 unweighted grade point average. Josh recently was named a National Merit Semifinalist. He scored 35 on the ACT and 2300 on the SAT. He has been inducted into the National Honor Society and the National Latin Honor Society. In the 10th and 11th grades, he received Summa Cum Laude distinction for perfect scores on the National Latin Exam. Josh, who plans to major in biomedical engineering, was selected to attend the Tennessee Governor’s School for Engineering at the University of Tennessee. Josh also is president of the Martial Arts Club and treasurer of the Key Club. He is a member of the Beta Club, the Junior Classical League, Knowledge Bowl Team and Mu Alpha Theta, the math honor society. He has been a part of the Marching Band and Wind Ensemble, playing the trombone. Josh always puts his full effort and focus into his work. He has performed community service at the Pink Palace Museum, the Cordova Arts and Crafts Festival and Vacation Bible School at the Korean Baptist Church of Memphis. He is involved in Bridge Builders and tutors middle school students. Josh received a Jefferson Award for Outstanding Community Service from the Jefferson Award’s Youth Initiative Program. He is an outstanding role model for younger students, his peers and the faculty.

Attention Parents of Seniors: College Meeting Thursday @ 6:30

The senior parent college meeting will be held Thursday, September 10th at 6:30 PM in the auditorium. Houston’s college guidance counselor, Ms. Little, will be presenting important information about the college selection process.

Governor’s School Applications and PSAT Registration

Students can now pick up applications for the Tennessee Governor’s Schools.  Applications are due back in the Guidance Office by October 6 for the School for the Arts & all other Schools by October 15.

Also, registration for the PSAT will be September 14 thru September 25, in the Guidance Office, and the cost is $20.  The PSAT exam is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14.