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Your Community Brief from Evans High School
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
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Thank you for your commitment to making Evans High School, "A Place of High Achievement." Our focus is on Literacy, Rigor, and Relationships and our school's pillars of Pride, Determination, and Perseverance continue to be on display by our students, staff and community.
In this issue we celebrate several student success stories from the first half of December. I think you will enjoy seeing the variety of activities our Trojans have been engaged in - both inside and outside of the classroom.
What an honor it was for me to watch our incredible performing arts students last week as they dazzled us with their holiday concerts. The hard work and dedication of our performing arts department shined with incredible performances by our band, chorus and orchestra.
I know many of our families will be traveling over the Winter Break beginning next weekend. Even if you are just out and about here in Orange County, please remember to buckle up and drive safely. We want all of our Trojans to have a wonderful, but safe Holiday Season.
Enjoy the Holiday Break!
Mr. Rolando Bailey
Principal
Pictured very top: Principal Bailey, Supt. of Schools Barbara Jenkins, Evans staff, and students at the Saturday Holiday Food Giveaway '18 (story below).
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Two of our orchestra students perform on their guitars during this month's orchestra concert (story below).
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Holiday Food Giveaway
Saturday, December 15th
Evans' Trojans came out in full force on Saturday, December 15th to support the distribution of food to over 500 families. We packed bags that included dry goods, baked goods, turkeys, produce and staples that will support community members through the holiday season. Second Harvest Food Bank partnered with 8 schools in Orange County to support family needs which resulted in over 2,500 families receiving food donations overall. Thank you to the sponsors, students, parents, staff, and community members that came to distribute.
Our Trojan volunteers got soaked, danced, and distributed food to 500 families in under 2 hours- Amazing TEAMWORK!
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Student Spotlight
Congratulations to our students of the month for December! Their hard work is evident in their classes and they are models of the pillars of excellence that are displayed daily: pride, determination, and perseverance!
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Jennie Dessalines, Freshman
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Aaron Fuller, Sophomore
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Trojan Teacher of the Month
Ms. Poole, Math Dept.
Ms. Whitney Poole, is a Geometry teacher, and a Trojan alumni. She is full of energy and ensures that her students are engaged through her lessons, effective rules and procedures, and relational environment in her classroom. She also coaches weightlifting and track, along with supporting our Athletic Director - she's always on campus to lend a hand.
Congratulations to Ms. Poole for being our December Teacher of the Month!
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Clubs & Organizations
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BETA Club
Congratulations to Evans High School's BETA Club who earned recognition as a National School of Distinction for their leadership and commitment to service.
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Debate Team
Congratulations to our Debate team who participated in a tournament at West Orange High School. Under the leadership of sponsors, Dr. Juan Chisholm and Ms. Martinez-Plaza, our students were able to have a great showing.
Two of our Debate team members were recognized as student coaches within the tournament due to their leadership: Brittnai Henry and Juanita Wells pictured above with their Chick-fil-A gift cards.
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Faculty vs. Staff Flag Football
The friendly rivalry continues! Our students played flag football against teams of their peers and even members of the Trojan staff. This follows a win from the students in kickball just a month prior . . . great job to all who came out and may the games continue!
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Performing Arts Spreads Holiday Cheer
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Chorus
Our Choral program was selected to share their voices with the Orange County Retired Educators Association and received a donation towards the program in thanks.
"We had the pleasure of hearing an incredible vocal group from Evans High School! Their musicianship, presentation, and ability to make a connection with an audience of all ages speaks very highly of your Vocal Program. The level of respect Ms. Wright gave her students was in turn given to the audience. So much of the lessons she has taught your students go far beyond musicianship. The choir exhibited skills we all admire; the ability to make others listen and enjoy what you present. Thank you so much for all that you do to support this outstanding Vocal Program. Ms. Wright has gone above and beyond by teaching the students respect, musicianship, and then the willingness to share them with others! We all were so impressed by the politeness and pride exemplified by each student. They represented their vocal program, their school, and their community very well! (As an Evans alumni, I was extremely proud of the impression these students left on our group!). Thank you, Mr. Bailey, for helping them be able to share their talents with others. We look forward to hearing other vocal musicians from Evans in the future!"
Susan Brown
Board of Directors
Orange County Retired Educators Association
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Orchestra Holiday Concert
Orchestra held a concert on December 6th where Mr. Morales was able to showcase all the hard work that has been occurring in our new and growing orchestra program! Students showcased the guitar, violin, viola, and cello skills that they have learned this year
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Winter Band Concert
The Band Winter Concert was held on December 13th and showcased the many talented Trojans who participate in programs including: Percussion, Beginning, Jazz, Concert, and Symphonic. Each group performed beautifully! The program also highlighted the students that participate in our Dazzling Emeralds Dance Team who performed with precision and energy!
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Marching Band
Finally, The Green Machine Marching Band also participated in two parades to ring in the season: the Apopka Christmas Parade and the Downtown Orlando Christmas Parade.
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Senior Breakfast
We celebrated our seniors as they continue to make strides towards graduation! Senior class officers and Evans staff helped serve breakfast to congratulate their accomplishments into December.
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College and Career Resource Center
Evans Super Scholars
Congratulations to
Theodisha Etienne and
Cynthia Gaspard! These stellar seniors have both received acceptances into Super Scholar schools. Theodisha has been accepted into the West Point Academy and Cynthia has been accepted to University of Chicago with a full ride scholarship.
Way to go ladies!
The Cadet Chapel on the grounds of the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. Theodisha Etienne has received an acceptance to West Point.
Theodisha Etienne, Class of 2019
The Harper Library at the University of Chicago where Cynthia Gaspard has been accepted
Cynthia Gaspard, Class of 2019
In each issue we will continue to share Class of 2019 post-secondary acceptances and plans. Here are some recent student successes:
| Evans Senior |
Accepted: |
Accepted: |
Accepted: |
| Derekaisha Bush |
FAMU |
USF |
Stetson |
| Naicha Jean Baptiste |
UNF |
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| Mickayla Morgan |
SCAD |
Valencia |
BCC |
| Crinissa Ross |
UNF |
Jacksonville Univ. |
Stetson |
| Zaria Sweeting |
Seminole State |
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| Dezarae Taylore |
FAMU |
Valencia |
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| Amnith Raghoenath |
Daytona State |
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| K-andre Pope |
USF |
UCF |
Xavier Univ. of Louisiana |
| Danielle Harlow |
Univ. of Iowa |
Nova Southeastern |
Jacksonville Univ. |
| Jazmine Harlee |
Valencia |
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| Joseph Oglesby |
Full Sail Univ. |
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| Brittani Henry |
United States Army |
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The campus of Jacksonville University on the east bank of the St. Johns River looking southwest. Both Crinissa Ross and Danielle Harlow have received letters of acceptance
from J.U.
Special Guest - Dr. St. Louis, M.D.
Thank you to
Dr. Sandra St. Louis, M.D. who shared her personal and educational journey with our
Steps to Success group. The young women learned so much from Dr. St. Louis and what it takes to become a physician.
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Guidance
Parent/Teacher Conferences
* Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 2:25pm to 2:45pm
Reminders
* SENIORS, be sure to complete your FAFSA as soon as possible to ensure financial aid for the upcoming year. Please see
Mrs. Bohn in the CCRC or your counselor if you need assistance completing the application.
* Registration meetings for 2019-2020 school year have begun.
Counselor List
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Trojan Athletics
Mid December Recap
Evans winter sports are in full swing with boys' basketball leading the way. The team is on a roll having won 4 of their last 5 games including a 20-point victory over the 2-time state champions from Leesburg.
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Varsity basketball in action vs. Leesburg
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Our varsity team under the leadership of seniors Andrew Marsielle, Clarence Cummings, Dontaye Adderly, Andy Antoine and junior, Deshaun Osbourne remain undefeated at home! The team's mantra of "brotherhood means playing together and for one another without caring who gets the credit..." is a testament to their success as they have worked to hold their opponents to 34% in field goal shooting. Senior Andy Antoine is averaging 13 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocked shots per game.
Scholarships
In other sports, Patricia Rosales has committed to Prairie View A&M University and will be attending on a bowling scholarship in the fall while senior linebacker, Nyronn Barr Thomas has decided to attend Coastal Carolina. Congratulations to all of our Trojans on their accomplishments and future endeavors.
Patricia Rosales will be a student-athlete bowling for Prairie View A&M in Texas
Trojan Alumni Spotlight
Check out alumni, Ro' Derrick Hoskins, with his new team - the NFL's Chicago Bears.
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Trojan Vital Signs
Attendance rates were mostly up turning into the new month of December.
| Grade |
12/7 |
11/30 |
11/16 |
11/9 |
Direction
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Trend
(weeks)
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| 9th |
89.6% |
90.0% |
89.2% |
90.9% |
Slowing
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1
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| 10th |
89.4% |
88.8% |
88.3% |
92.0% |
Rising
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2
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| 11th |
88.9% |
88.8% |
88.2% |
91.3% |
Rising
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2
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| 12th |
88.8% |
88.5% |
85.7% |
91.1% |
Rising
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2
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Note: Includes excused and unexcused absences as both represent lost class time. Higher figures are more favorable.
Direction: Rising, slowing, same (no change)
Trend: Number of school weeks in current direction
Source: Daily Absence Bulletin report.
"Chronic Absences"
Number of students with 2 or more unexcused absences per day in early December (Dec. 3 to Dec. 12):
- 9th grade average = 11.1 students with 2 or more unexcused per day (fewest count)
- 10th grade average = 14.1 students with 2 or more unexcused per day (highest count)
- 11th grade average = 13.9 students with 2 or more unexcused per day
- 12th grade average = 12.8 students with 2 or more unexcused per day
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HUB Happenings
Movie Night
In partnership with Pine Hills GO, Evans HUB teamed up to sponsor a community movie night. Snacks were sold and The Grinch was the selected movie. Students, faculty, and community members enjoyed a cozy night with their families! Special thanks for Mr. Chandler and the HUB team for a fun and well organized event!
Season of Giving
On Saturday December 15th, 2018 the United Foundation of Central Florida in conjunction with Senator Randolph Bracy, District 11 and the Community Action Partnerships hosted a "Season of Giving" 2018 Food Distribution from 10 AM to 1 PM at the Pine Hills Community Center (pictures just below).
We had over 40 volunteers participate in this wonderful event including the students from the United Foundation of Central Florida, Inc., Future Leaders United, and the After-School and Mentoring Program that's held at Evans High School on Tuesdays from 3-4:45pm. Our amazing FLUITES participated from 7:30am to 2:00pm positively affecting the lives of over 2,500 families in Pine Hills.
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Leadership Team
Pride - Determination - Perseverance
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