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everyone is connected and actively engaged in the learning process.

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ADMINISTRATIONMrs. Nancy Velez

Principal

Ms. Lamica CaldwellAssistant Principal

Mr. Tracy ClarkAssistant Principal

Andrew ZimmermanAssistant Principal

Mrs. Marta RamirezAssistant Principal (Curtright Campus)

GUIDANCEMs. Spencer, Junior Class and Seniors,

last names beginning A thru LMs. Emerson, Sophomores and Seniors,

last names beginning M thru ZMs. Van Anda (Curtright Campus)

MS.Minich, Scholarship and Testing

Ms. Marsha WarrenBookkeeper

PANTHER PRESS EDITORMr. Don Snyder

EUSTIS HIGH WEB SITEEHS Home Page

http://lake.k12.fl.us/ehs/site/default.asp

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As we head into the final weeks of the school year, yes we’re down to the final nine weeks; I pause to consider all the great things that have occurred at Eustis High School this year. Our students have accomplished so much; the Panther Pantry is the envy of everyone, the Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets spread Panther love throughout our community, we have students representing us at Boys and Girls State, several activities were organized to raise funds to assist students and families who were experiencing medical emergencies, Toys-for-Tots, tutoring at our elementary schools, and the list goes on. Academically, Eustis High School raised our school grade to a “B” based on the hard work of the Administration, faculty, staff, and most importantly our students. This year we have students attending, in addition to the great Florida Institutions of Higher Learning, schools

like Columbia and the Naval Academy, and too many others to mention. Athletically, well, we won our first Homecoming game in a number of years while celebrating one of the best Homecoming Weeks in years. Our Volleyball and Basketball teams were once again outstanding, as were the efforts of all our student athletes, a number of whom have received full scholarships to continue both their academic and playing careers. Next week is Spring Break where we strongly encourage our students to take a break and reflect on the many blessings they have. When we return, those last nine weeks, will be filled with FCAT Testing, EOC Assessments, AP Exams, and then the always popular, Final Exams, did you think I was going to say Graduation?

Speaking with many of my colleagues I am confident that our students are prepared and will carry us to great heights. We have had the pleasure of serving as a mentor to a great group of students, especially the seniors, as always seems to be the case at EHS. Each year, the complaints of Senioritis are heard throughout the campus, yet when we stop to contemplate their accomplishments we have to marvel at all they have done. We all would like to thank those students who have made a difference in our school, our community, and most importantly in our lives. Class of 2014, thank you, Class of 2015, 2016…you have a tough hill to climb and a legacy to live up to.

Mr. Snyder, Editor and Language Arts Department Head

Eustis High School

Number 5Volume 13

April 2014

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Reminder No checks will be accepted after Spring Break – effective 3/31 – for the remainder of the school year.Thanks,Marsha WarrenBookkeeper

ANNOUNCEMENT: John M. McKAY SCHOLARSHIP

Required notification to parents/guardians of students with disabilities: Your child may be eligible to participate in the John M. McKay Scholarship for Students with Disabilities Program for the 2014-15 school year. In order to be eligible for the McKay Scholarship Program, a student must apply for the program prior to withdrawing from public school. The student must have an Individual Education Plan (IEP), or 504 Accommodation Plan issued under s. 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (with duration of more than six months), and:• Have been enrolled and reported for funding in a public school for the school

year prior to applying for a scholarship (Grades K-12); or• Have been a prekindergarten student who was enrolled and reported for

funding in a Florida public school during the school year prior to applying for a scholarship; or

• Have attended the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind during the preceding school year’s student membership surveys (Grades K-12).

If your child meets these requirements you may receive a scholarship for your child to attend a participating private school. Parents may also choose another public school within the district’s school choice plan or another public school in an adjacent school district. In order for a student to be eligible for the program, an intent to participate in the McKay Scholarship Program must be filed on the Department of Education’s School Choice website (www.floridaschoolchoice.org) prior to withdrawing from public school. The deadline to apply for the first payment period of the 2014-15 school year is July 3, 2014. Zone waiver procedures must be followed for public school choice requests under the McKay. This notice does not guarantee your student’s eligibility. To learn more about your child’s educational options, contact the Department of Education, Office of Independent Education and Parental Choice Information Hotline at 1-800-447-1636 or visit the website at www.floridaschoolchoice.org and select the John M. McKay Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities Program option. You may file your intent online. For more information, contact your school or Sharon Rodgers, ESE Program Specialist, at (352) 253-6600.

Senior NewsSong: Small town USA by Justin MooreFlower: RoseQuote: “Nothing we do changes the past -

everything we do changes the future.”Color is Green

Anita RamnarainSenior class advisor

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Baccalaureate Service The Class of 2014 Baccalaureate Service will be on Sunday, May 25th at 4:00pm. The service will be held at First Baptist of Eustis.

AVID NewsAVID APPLICATIONS are NOW being accepted!!! For 2014-15 School year AVID- Advancement via Individual Determination is a system of elective classes for all 9th thru 12th grade students that have a desire to attend and be successful at college. AVID teaches students how to be a successful student through organization, writing, reading, inquiry and collaboration skills. Studies show that 95% of AVID graduates attend and are successful at 4 year Universities. What AVID is…• AVID is an in-school academic support program for grades 7-12 that prepares

students for college eligibility and success.• AVID places academically average students in advanced classes.• AVID levels the playing field for minority, rural, low-income, and other students

without a college-going tradition in their families.• AVID is for ALL students, but targets those in the academic middle. • AVID is implemented school wide and district wide.What AVID is NOT…• AVID is not a remedial program.• AVID isn’t a free ride.• AVID isn’t a niche program• AVID isn’t a college outreach program

Your s tudent can obt ain an application from Guidance or Mrs. Shelton (building 5-rm 129) You can receive more information about AVID by calling Mrs. Shelton on Main Campus or Mrs. Cassanello on Curtright Campus. If you have an eighth grade student, please see Guidance at Eustis Middle School for Applications for Freshman in 2014-15.

SAC News The next meeting of the Eustis High School Advisory Committee will be April 8th at 5:50 pm in the Media Center. Everyone is welcome.

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‘Panther Press’April 2014

Published Five Times Per YearEustis High School

1300 E Washington Ave.Eustis, FL 32726

Issue #5

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History EOCMs. MarianyEOC U.S. HistoryApril 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7 2:30 – 3:30 pm

AP European HistoryApril 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 13 2:30 – 3:30 pmMay 12 4:40 – 6:30April 12 10:00-12:00 am

AP US1,4 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 21, 22, 25, 28, 29, May 2, 5, 6, 9 2:30 – 3:30

EOC U.S. HistoryMr. Moser is holding reviews on May 3rd & May 10th – both Saturdays – from 9-12.

Biology EOC TutoringMain campus Room 5-208Tuesdays 2:30 – 3:30 Tuesday AND Thursday 2:30 – 4:00March 4th April 22nd and 24thMarch 11th April 30th and May 1stMarch 18th May 6th and May 8thApril 1st May 13th and May 15thApril 8thApril 15th

The day before the EOC we will offer extended tutoring: Monday May 19th 2:30-5.

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AP Practice Exams Mr. Snyder will be offering AP Practice Exams in AP English Language, AP English Literature and AP Macroeconomics on: Saturday, May 3 from 8:00 – 12:00 Wednesday, May 7 from 1:45 – 4:30 If you are in one of his AP classes you are required to take one of the two practice exams, if you take both you will receive the “highest” grade from each section. If you are not in his class, and wish to take the practice exam, please sign up with Mr. Snyder, he will return your exams prior to you AP Test. If you are interested in taking one of the other AP course practice exams we offer at EHS, please speak to you AP teacher, Mr. Snyder will be happy to proctor the exam on those two dates. Your AP teacher will just need to give them to Mr. Snyder prior to the date of the exam and he will return them the next school grade for grading.

AP Tutoring – Mr. SnyderApril 9 AP Language and Composition 2:30 untilApril 10 AP Literature and Composition 2:30 untilApril 14 AP Macroeconomics 2:30 untilApril 15 AP Language and Composition 2:30 untilApril 24 AP Literature and Composition 2:30 untilApril 28 AP Macroeconomics 2:30 untilApril 29 AP Language and Composition 2:30 untilMay 8 AP this will be a “get ready for …” 2:30 until

AP Practice Exams at Eustis High School12-Apr AP Literature AP Calculus18-Apr AP Government AP Human Gep AP US/Euro History19-Apr AP US/Euro History23-Apr AP Government25-Apr AP Calculus26-Apr AP Literature27-Apr AP Chemistry30-Apr AP Calculus AP Biology3-May AP World History AP Lit/Lang/Macro7-May AP World AP Lit/Lang/Macro AP Biology10-May AP US/Euro History AP World History AP Biology

District AP review seminarsLake County AP Tutoring I am delighted to let you know that we will be offering two Saturday AP Seminars to provide additional assistance to our AP students before their AP exams. They will be offered on both the North and South ends of the County on Saturday, April 5th and Saturday, April 26th. Last years’ seminars were very well received by our students and their exit surveys spoke highly of the usefulness of the presentations. This year’s sessions will be even better because they are extended to three hours and include even more engaging hands-on student activities. • Select Your Times! – Select Your Subjects! -

Attend One or Two Sessions! • The reviews includes: Test Taking Strategies,

Practice Exam Questions, & Content Overviews

• Taught by AP Teachers from Across the District

• Register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ap_seminar_april5

• Registration open from March 1 – 31, 2014. Thirty seats per session. � April 5, 2014

ú North End – Leesburg High 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

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� April 26, 2014 ú North End – Mt. Dora High 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

ú South End – East Ridge High 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

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In the World of SportsEustis PantherBowling

Attention Students: Eustis High School Bowling (Girls and Boys) are recruiting new players. The season begins as soon as the new school year starts (August 2014). There will be a team meeting announced before the end of the Spring Term, but new players can sign up NOW. Please see Mrs. Cyr (Building 6, Room 006) or Mrs. De La Cruz (Building 1, Room 229)Top 10 reasons for joining the bowling team:1. Being a member of a Varsity Team looks great

on your resume!2. Represent Eustis High School in competition3. Earn a Varsity Letter4. Compete in the Air Conditioning5. Take out aggression on ten pins6. Lift weights (12-15 pounders) and build muscles7. Hang out with friends8. Make new friends9. Travel 10. Cheese fries!

Girls Softball ScheduleDate Opponent JV Var. BusTuesday, April 1 vs Lake Minneola* 5:00 7:00Thursday, April 3 at Leesburg 5:00 7:00 3:15Friday, April 4 at West Port 6:00 2:45Tuesday, April 8 at East Ridge 6:00 3:30Thursday, April 10 at Apopka 5:00 7:00 3:00(Post Season)Tuesday, April 15 District Tourney at Eustis 5:00/7:30Thursday, April 17 District Tourney at Eustis 7:00

* Denotes Senior Night^ Denotes District GameHead Coach: Brittany ScottTrainer: Brian NeuAssistant Coach: Torin GloverAD: Harry Tomlinson/Karen LipscombJV Coach: Olivia PorterPrincipal: Nancy VelezAssistant Coach: Robert Scott

We’re off to a GREAT STAART! 2/11 Dual versus Umatilla and The Villages:Caleb Gruner – 1st place 3200mDestiny Snape, Jessica Westbrook, Danielle Cirilo, and Allison Stephan – 1st place 4x400m relayDestiny Snape – 1st place 100m and 200mJessica Westbrook – 1st place 100m hurdles and 300m hurdlesDanielle Cirilo – 2nd place 100m hurdles and 300m hurdles

2/25 U-Dog Invitational:Caleb Gruner: 1st 1600m and 3200mManuel Bonilla: 2nd 100mDestiny Snape: 2nd 100m and 200mDanielle Cirilo: 2nd 100m hurdles and 400m

Boys and Girls Track ScheduleDate Location4/5 Lake-Sumter Championship @ Montverde4/10 District Meet @ The Villages4/18 Regionals5/2-5/3 State Finals

All times are yet TBD at this time.Contacts:Boys- Adam Bryie bryiea@lake.k12.fl.us 352-357-4147Girls- Stephanie Steele steeles@lake.k12.fl.us

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Congratulations to our Competitive Cheerleading Squad

Once again these young ladies and gentlemen did us proud going to the State finals before losing on a technicality. We are VERY PROUD of their efforts and feel truly fortunate to have them represent Eustis High School.

Bringing Home the Gold Your Eustis High School Panthers competed in the Special Olympics STATE competition for basketball. Our team triumphantly won first place and received GOLD medals. Jasmine Porter brought home the BRONZE medal finishing 3rd place in the individual skills competition. Thank you Coach Bryie for your outstanding leadership!! We also want to give a big shout out to Charlie Briggs who has supported us this entire season and helped to coach and take care of our group all weekend. Our athletes are proudly wearing their medals. Please congratulate them when they are out and about or stop by Perry Hall, rooms 007 and 008.

Team MembersKadarian WalkerBraydon Dennie

Jacob LaSureDanielle Crispino

Travis PorterKassandra Diaz

Lemy Jean-JosephRodney Hill

Chris KilgoreCarlos Mendez

Lady Panther Softball 2014 Alumni Night

April 1, 20146:30pm at EHS Softball Field

RSVP by March 19th Ms. Scott at Eustis High School

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ROTC News During the month of February, the JROTC has been selling tickets to the Elks Lodge Charity BBQ. The BBQ is a full course meal and will be held March 8th from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. We also participated in the African American Heritage Parade and the Georgefest Parade where we teamed up with the Mount Dora AFJROTC to march in the parade. Lastly, few cadets from the Eustis and Mount Dora JROTC had the opportunity to travel to the Air Force Symposium where they displayed some of the technological advancements we have in our military. Those who went had a terrific time and learned a multitude of information about military technology. On behalf of AFJROTC, I would like to congratulate Chase Jensen, Michael Blair, Jessica Westbrook, David Stephens, Michael Williams, Maria Colon, and Devin Arceneauex for being part of the select team to run the 26.2 Bataan Memorial Death March. However, they will not be alone on their trip. Master Sergeant Young and Ms. Mariany will accompany the team as their chaperones. The run will be held on March 23, 2014 at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. Good luck to all of you and may you have a safe trip.

Respectfully yours,Christopher EichnerDirector of Resources