Important Phone Numbers Branford High School 203/488-7291 HOT LINE 203/315-6725 Branford Board of Education 203/488-7276 Adult Education 203/488-5693 Athletics 203/315-6735 Attendance 203/315-6744 Guidance 203/315-6730 Nurse 203/315-6733 School Based Health 203/315-6727

Fall 2016 Branford High School

Principals Newsletter

Administration Lee Panagoulias, Jr., Principal Stephanie Byrd, Assistant Principal Joseph Briganti, Assistant Principal Dianne Dadio, Dean of Students

Please visit our website for important, information, updates, daily announcements, Program of Studies, Guide, Guide-Student Version and Principals News-

letter.

www.branfordhigh.org

October 5 Early Release 7 Parade of Nations 10 NO SCHOOL 14 Blood Drive Music Makers Show Case Concert At 7PM 16-19 NEASC Visitation 20 Junior/Senior Class Coffee 21 College Fair - Library 9 -11 25 Parent Teacher Conference

27 End of Q1

November 2 - PSAT 3 - Parent Teacher Conferences 3- Math Comp in BHS Commons 3-5pm 5 - SAT @ BHS 6 - BHS marches in Veterans Parade 8 - No School 13 - Pop concert 2-5pm 23 - Early Release Day December

1-3 Drama Play

7 - Early Release Day

16 - Winter Pep Rally

23 - Early Release Day

26-30 Holiday Recess

Julia Howard-Flanders, nominee for the 16-17 Wendy's High School Heisman award which recogniz-es students who excel in academics, athletics, and leadership.

Sophia Smith, nominee for the 16-17 Prudential Spirit award which recognizes students with exception-al community service/volunteerism.

Students honored at the annual BHS Honors and Perfect Attendance Breakfast which took place September 23

Big Brothers and Sisters for volunteering their time and effort this past summer in supporting our fresh-men during Freshmen orientation late August.

The BHS Community Salutes.

PSAT Sophomores and Juniors

Branford High School

Wednesday, November 2, 2016, 7:30 a.m. promptly

Please bring (2) no. 2 pencils & calculator

Arrive on time!

Eligibility for Interscholastic Athletics at BHS:

The eligibility standards of the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference serve as a minimum

standard for athletic and co-curricular activities. In addition, students must maintain a minimum 2.0

GPA each quarter and are limited to one failure in all classes scheduled in a quarter excluding Physi-

cal Education/Health. During their four years, a one-time probation period can be requested in which

a student would have four weeks of the next quarter to return his/her grades to eligible levels.

*Current BHS MC 2010 Senior Presidents*

Keah Lonergan, Nicole Hobbs, Maddy Coulter, Caitlin ONeill

From design to completion, Meredith Jessey and Lex Shand completed the new Branford High

School welcome mural this past summer. The new mural is meant to represent the diversity of

Branford High School and the opportunities for students to become actively involved in their learn-

ing community.

Branford High School New Welcome Mural

2017

BHS Yearbook on sale now!!! by Marie Monks

Attention parents, students and faculty!

We are busy creating the 2017 Branford High School yearbook.

Dont miss out on the discounted price of $60!!

If you order before October 14, you can have the option to personalize your yearbook with up to four free icons!

The price for the yearbook will increase starting November 19th so order yours today!

Visit www.bhsyearbook.com to order online.

Do you like to take a lot of pictures at school/sports events?

Would you like to have your photos in this years yearbook?

The Yearbook needs your help!

We are looking for photos taken by students, faculty and parents to possibly use in this years 2016 -2017 publication.

Go to: www.replayit.com

Select - Branford High School, Branford, CT

Register Include your Name, Email and Password

Click on SUBMIT PICS and upload any pictures you would like to share throughout the school year.

OR

Install the Replay It app on your smartphone!

Questions? Contact Marie Monks - mmonks@branfordschools.org

Attention Students, Faculty and Parents!

https://bhsyearbook.com/2016/09/08/bhs-milestone-on-sale-now/http://www.bhsyearbook.comhttp://www.replayit.com

This year, Branford High School 9th graders, who were enrolled in Walshs SBHC last year as 8th graders, are automatically enrolled in the high schools SBHC. We do encourage parents and guardians to fill

out a new enrollment form in order to update medical and insurance information.

If a student of any grade has not been enrolled in the past, you may download the enrollment form from the

district web site or have your child come into the clinic and pick up a copy. As in the past, there are no out

of pocket expenses to families.

We have begun administering flu shots. Getting this vaccine is a good way to protect not only your child, but

other family members. Please consider sending your child in for the vaccine.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us @ 203-315- 6727.

In order to ensure that every Branford High School graduate can demonstrate the abilities of independent life

-long learners they are required to complete an substantive independent learning project. This is accomplished

by fulfilling a self designed learning plan or Capstone project as it is called in schools across the country.

Seniors will receive a posted grade (P/F) for each academic quarter. In the first quarter seniors will develop a

Learning Plan Proposal that focuses on the important new learning or skill development referred to as Learning

Goals associated with their project. In the second quarter seniors will submit a Progress Report and supporting

documentation showing that they moved forward in the completion of their learning goals. In the third quarter

seniors will submit a final Reflective Essay and supporting documentation as evidence that they have fulfilled

their learning goals successfully. In the final quarter seniors will make a public presentation about their Cap-

stone project. Students are supported each week in advisory, weekly pacing email, and extended conferences

when requested.

Successful projects will demonstrate curiosity, initiative, adaptability, empathy, as well as the ability to learn

independently and collaboratively. This type of learning is important to most all post-secondary education and

careers. We encourage parents to encourage students to pace their work (students should spend up to an hour a

week rather than cramming before due dates). Also parents should encourage their sons/daughters to demon-

strate self-advocacy by making arrangements with the capstone coordinator when they have questions or con-

cerns not addressed in advisory, or just need some encouragement or reassurance.

Branford High School Based Health Center

BHS Parade of Nations

Friday, October 7th

Capstone - Branford High Schools Independent Learning

Seniors and senior parents, its not too early to start thinking about the Senior Internship option available to all seniors in

good standing.

There will be an early application opportunity on November 2nd.

Career Exploration is vital for all students no matter their individual interests, aspirations and capabilities. The Senior Intern-

ship Program is an extension of BHS Career Centers community outreach program and allows students another opportunity

to demonstrate their ability to be contributing members of their community. Now is the time for all seniors to consider a Sen-

ior Internship.

Students must:

Have a C- grade average (1.7 GPA).

Have satisfactory attendance.

Successfully meet June graduation requirements

Successfully meet disciplinary guidelines as set in The Guide.

Have administration, guidance counselor and parent endorsement.

Beginning April 2017, BHS seniors will be able to participate in this program by abiding by the following guidelines.

INTERNSHIP GUIDELINES

It must be an educational experience. It must be unpaid. It must require a minimum of 35 hours per week. A standard four

week internship consists of a minimum of a 140-hour commitment-four 35 hour work weeksand may well exceed that to-

tal. It must consist of the students own idea, effort, and growth opportunity, not in support of or in cooperation with another

seniors internship. Multi-senior internships are prohibited. It must be sponsored and directly supervised by a responsible

adult who possesses expertise in the students area of interest and a willingness to work with the student. A sponsor must not

be the students parent, guardian, or relative, or a Branford High School faculty member. It must be realistic in terms of loca-

tion, expense, and personal safety, and must be approved by his/her parent or guardian, administration, and guidance counse-

lor. Students are evaluated by their sponsor. Students must submit a daily journal at the end of each week to receive credit.

Each senior has a BHS faculty liaison to help guide their progress throughout the internship as well as to serve as a link to the

internship sponsor.

Senior Internship Program Manuals will be distributed soon.

Read carefully and decide if this program is for your senior.

Think about a worksite that would be a perfect match.

Ask questions, get answers.

Students who are interested in the program or have questions may stop in the career center for more information or email

bhsinternship@branfordschools.org.

SENIOR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM April 2017

*Current BHS MC 2010 Senior Presidents*

Keah Lonergan, Nicole Hobbs, Maddy Coulter, Caitlin ONeill

The Guidance Department is excited to welcome new and returning students at BHS!

Please remember your School Counselor is a great resource within the school in regards to per-

sonal, social, academic, and career concerns/interests. Parents and students should be aware of

important topics covered thus far at BHS and be aware of important dates coming up.

Freshmen

The Guidance Department understands that starting freshman year is a significant

transition. Our first Advisory addressed student concerns such as required credits for each year

(6.25), student success plans, and our attendance policy. Freshman year is a great time to start to

get involved. Students can pick up a list of offered clubs from their Guidance Counselor. All

freshmen take part in four Transition Program Meetings throughout the year to bolster their ed-

ucational prosperity.

Sophomores

Sophomores should be looking to expand on successes from their freshman year. 10th

graders will be doing a career interest inventory. They are encouraged to take advantage of job

shadows in the career center. In advisories, the PSAT will be introduced. All sophomores will be

taking the PSAT on Wednesday morning, November 2.

Juniors

Juniors will also be taking the PSAT on November 2. Advisories will be introducing this

test. Juniors should also be looking at dates for the SAT, and ACT, listed below, to take after the

New Year. The PTA sponsors SAT Prep classes, aiming at the March and May tests. Fee waivers

are available for students on the free school lunch program. The spring of Junior year is the time

to investigate post-high school options - on Naviance, Collegeboard.com, in the career center, and

with Guidance Counselors.

It is important for juniors to keep in mind entrance requirements for different colleges.

Although they vary, there are certain basic requirements upon which colleges generally agree:

English: 4 credits; Mathematics: 3; Single Foreign Language: 2; Social Studies: 3; Laboratory Sci-

ences: 2.

Seniors

During senior year, students must meet with their Guidance Counselor to discuss future plans for

after high school. All seniors will learn the BHS application process using Naviance in classes this

fall. Registration for the October, November, and December SAT or ACT is available online. Fee

waivers for those tests are available for those students on the free school lunch program. Dates

are posted on Naviance when college representatives will be meeting in the career center. By Oc-

tober, students should have a fairly narrow list of college choices. If college is not an option, the

career center and counselor have information for students to explore a variety of post-secondary

options including apprenticeships, military programs, vocational schools, etc.

Guidance Happenings

*Current BHS MC 2010 Senior Presidents*

Keah Lonergan, Nicole Hobbs, Maddy Coulter, Caitlin ONeill

College Testing

2016-2017

SAT Test Dates

Registration Deadlines

ACT Test Dates

Registration Deadlines

SAT Subject tests are available all dates except in March

All tests are given at BRANFORD HIGH SCHOOL

SIGN UP ONLINE: SAT: www.collegeboard.org

ACT: www.act.org

Test Dates 10/1/16 11/5/16 12/3/16 01/21/17 03/11/17 05/06/17 06/03/17

Regular

Late

09/01/16

09/20/16

10/07/16

10/25/16

11/03/16

11/22/16

12/21/16

01/10/17

02/10/17

02/28/17

04/07/17

04/25/17

05/09/17

05/24/17

Test Dates 10/22/16 12/10/16 02/11/17 04/08/17 06/10/17

Regular

Late

09/16/16

09/30/16

11/04/16

11/18/16

01/13/17

01/20/17

03/03/17

03/17/17

05/05/17

05/19/17

Guidance Happenings Cont

+NOTE:

PSAT is offered to all Sophomores and Juniors on November 2, 2016

during the school day.

The Connecticut SAT is offered & required for all Juniors on April 5,

2017 during the school day.

http://www.collegeboard.orghttp://www.act.oeg

*Current BHS MC 2010 Senior Presidents*

Keah Lonergan, Nicole Hobbs, Maddy Coulter, Caitlin ONeill

Congratulations to Kendra Libby for her acceptance and participation in Yales Discovery to Cure

program. This program is designed to give incoming high school seniors the opportunity to partici-

pate full-time in the lab with a Yale research scientist. Kendra, a talented AP Chemistry and AP

Biology student, and a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist, reported the following about her

experience full-time this summer at Yale:

I researched placental macrophages called Hofbauer cells (HBCs). HBCs are typically anti-

inflammatory in nature, but in the presence of certain bacteria and viruses, they are capable of pro-

ducing an inflammatory response due to the presence of special protein complexes, inflammasomes,

within the cells. I explored the role of lipopolysaccharide (LPS), a part of the membrane in gram-

negative bacteria, in activating the inflammasome. My results demonstrated that LPS increases in-

flammatory response, and I also studied the pathways by which this occurs. In the future, this re-

search could lead to better identification and treatment of different pregnancy complications, in-

cluding, but not limited to: preeclampsia, villitis of unknown etiology (VUE), and histological cho-

rioamnionitis (HCA).

The Branford High School community is very proud of Kendra and her accomplishments, and we

wish her continued success as she pursues a career path as a research biochemist.

BHS Senior Kendra Libby Attends

Yales Discovery to Cure Summer 2016

*Current BHS MC 2010 Senior Presidents*

Keah Lonergan, Nicole Hobbs, Maddy Coulter, Caitlin ONeill

On Saturday, September 17, nineteen members of the BHS Band participated in UConn Band Day,

performing at halftime at a UConn football game. Our band played with the UConn Marching Band

and several high school bands from around the state. There were over 1000 musicians on the field!

The day included rehearsal at Rentschler Field, performing at halftime, and watching the game

(UConn won!).

BHS Band Participated in UConn Band Day

John Matthiessen Our Town, Thornton Wilders classic drama about small-town America at the turn of the 20th century, is BHS Dramats fall play. The play will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on December 1, 2, and 3. Our Town by Thornton Wilder is one of the most poignant expressions of what it means to be human, said direc-tor Maria Ogren. To experience all the happiness and sorrow that are part of living, to find wonder in the night sky, joy in the morning, beauty in the garden, richness in the scent of coffee, and the pride that comes with doing one's work in the world. It is a hymn to the sustaining dreams that fuel all our common, yet remarkable, lives.

Chris Lemieux, (BHS 2009), who is now a member of Actors Equity, is advising the production of the play. Chris performed in the play his freshman year when it was last staged at BHS in 2005. Back in 2005, under the direction of Mrs. Ogren, Our Town was the very first production I was apart of here at BHS, said Lemieux. It is so surreal now to be sitting in rehearsals with these talented young students and working with two teachers that I greatly admire on this piece in a completely different way. I have performed in Our Town multiple times after high school, and thought that I knew it inside and out, yet these brilliant students are presenting a brand new story. It is such a complicated text, especially nowadays where many concepts of this time period are so foreign to us tech savvy people, but they are discovering truths and finding the humor in this script which is bringing to life the town of Grover's Corners in a way I have never seen in any production of Our Town, professional or educational. It is a truly humbling and gratifying experience.

Senior Jared Moore is returning as backstage manager and English teacher John Matthiessen as assis-tant director. Tryouts for Our Town took place on September 7 and 8 in the BHS Auditorium. The cast, order of appearance, is:

Our Town Will Stage Dec. 1-3

Narrators Juliana Dias Adam Jackson Saura Malahiazar Analiz Macaay Luna McCulloch Julianna Pegnataro Elizabeth Wells Dr. Gibbs Taron Jaruchaiyakul Joe Crowell Lisa Kroeber Howie Newsome Teagan Haskins Mrs. Gibbs Casey Gold Mrs. Webb Carly Breslin George Gibbs Kevin Bartram Rebecca Gibbs Katelyn Bissell Wally Webb Suruchi Kunwar Emily Webb Antoinette Higgins Prof. Willard Devin McNamara Mr. Webb Michael Hoadley

Woman in Audience Emma Ng Man in Audience Ben Clouse Lady in Box Hope Steen Simon Stimson Sebastian Hincapie Abigail Stimson Baylee LaCroix Mrs. Soames Victoria Warfield Constable Warren Alex Hernandez Sir Crowell Harrison Canaveral Sam Craig Manik Soomro Joe Stoddard Angel Villavicencio Choir/townspeople Elise Eggert Sophia Irzyk Hope McCormack Bridgit Moody Kayla Pollard Church Organist Saura Malahiazar Break a leg Townies! Townies!

(Left to right) Adam Jackson, Taron Jaruchaiyakul, and Luna McCulloch rehearse on the BHS stage.

BHS seniors Casey Gold (left) and Carly Breslin rehearse their lines.

Meets 2nd & 4th Thursdays of Each Month

2:30-3:30 ~ Room C10

ALL GIRLS are WELCOME!

Our Club Helps Young Women in Need!

Success isnt about how much money you make, its

about the difference you make in peoples lives.

Peter Bouley and Joel Hinrichs

Over a twenty-four day period starting in mid-June, we traveled to Europe to study the Refugee crisis with a

grant from Fund For Teachers and the Dalio Foundation. We traveled to Munich, Belgrade, the Greek/

Macedonia border, and Athens, with each stop along the route presenting us with an opportunity to look at a

different aspect of the crisis.

In Munich, we focused on the question regarding what awaits the refugees in Germany. While we were there

we volunteered at a transit center for refugees where we worked in the clothing depot. We were also fortu-

nate enough to visit a school for unaccompanied minors in Kaufbruen, Germany. In addition, we also met

with Scott Woodard at the U.S. Consulate in Munich and interviewed him about both the U.S. and German

governments response to the crisis.

In Belgrade, we worked with Refugee Aid Serbia to help distribute evening meals to refugees. In addition to

our volunteer work, we were also able to meet with Sam Healey from the US Embassy who is coordinating

the US efforts regarding the refugee crisis. We also had a meeting with Ivan Miskovic from The Serbian

Commiserate of Refugees, to understand the Serbian governments position on the situation. After spending

several days there, we ventured north to see what life was like along the Hungarian border and saw the bor-

der fence that had been erected to keep refugees from entering.

In Northern Greece, we saw the remnants of the unofficial camps that sprung up along the Greek/

Macedonian border. Later, we saw the more official camps, built by the Greek government. We volunteered

at one of these camps running soccer drills for children. Along the way we talked with refugees and inter-

viewed everyday citizens to hear their perspectives on the crisis. Finally, we finished in Athens where we

met with volunteer workers and refugees. The trip was capped off with a meeting with delegates from SYRI-

ZA, the current ruling party of Greece.

In many ways, this experience is still too much to digest, but the biggest takeaway that we hope to pass on to

our students is that people are just people. We spend so much time talking about our differences in race, gen-

der, religion, and culture that we sometimes forget that the large majority of people just want to be safe and

provided for.

Some of our best experiences were talking with the refugees themselves, who despite the language barriers,

just wanted to tell their story of trying to seek a better life for themselves. They were not just statistics in the

news, but intelligent, personable, funny, resilient people who have seen things that most of us could never

imagine. Still, they managed to thank us, engage us, and at times, with humor, remind us, that we are all very

similar. We are all just people. If that message can be passed on to our students, even just in a small way, we

will have succeeded in helping our students become better global citizens in this ever changing world.

We look forward to sharing our experiences with our students and colleagues.

BHS Social Studies Teachers Travel the Refugee Trail

*Current BHS MC 2010 Senior Presidents*

Keah Lonergan, Nicole Hobbs, Maddy Coulter, Caitlin ONeill

The Model Congress experience offers our students learning opportunities on many levels. First, students learn in depth

about our system of government by simulating the political, legislative, and judicial process. For example, those who take on the roles of

representatives or senators research issues and write brief bills that they bring with them to conference where, dressed in western business

attire and under parliamentary procedure, they present and argue its content and value with their committee peers whom they hope to win

over. The level of engagement trying to pass or shoot down each others bills is one that is exciting, often intense, and sometimes hum-

bling. Students learn to defend their ideas and speak on their feet, and in their seat, on a number of issues. Their speaking abilities and self

confidence improve considerably and even when they are not speaking, they are listening and observing their peers, many of whom are

strong and sophisticated in their abilities. Supreme and District Court competitions also significantly challenge our students to articulate

arguments and to speak and think on their feet, quickly, creatively, dramatically, and cogently. Past years at Harvard, BHSMC DCourt

teams were effective, entertaining & victorious in their performance. Overall, students return from a weekend of over 25 engaging hours in

committee/court sessions with a greater appreciation and awareness for our government and current events as well as being academically

and intellectually challenged during the process.

On another level, BHS students also learn about college via campuses, courses, and students. At the Yale, Harvard, and Penn Model Con-

gress, for example, students have taken advantage of campus tours and classes ranging from Political Science to Interpretations of the Bible,

Chemistry, and Anthropology taught by world-renowned professors. In addition to the college campuses, BHS students also have opportu-

nities to sightsee and explore the historic cities via bus/walking tours, and even runs/photo-op jogs. Visiting the monuments, Arlington

Cemetery, and Smithsonian Mall in Washington, DC, Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia and Freedom Trail in Boston

are always moving and patriotic experiences. Other events while at the MCs have included off-Broadway shows such as Blue Man Group

or Sheer Madness & Maggianos for dinner (annual event for Harvard MC), Alcatraz & the Golden State Bridge, group-bonding delicious

dinners @ great restaurants, shopping w/ parents credit cards, the Rocky Balboa Race in Philadelphia, and of course the final Congres-

sional dances, where BHS students always dominate w/ award shaking costumed presence! Needless to say, our students are motivated,

inspired, entertained, and enriched by such extra opportunities.

On a final level, students personal/social skills and confidence are strengthened and enlarged. Students get an opportunity to get to know

their peers from BHS more closely, especially after rooming in a hotel together in close quarters for four nights! They not only meet new

BHSers, but they meet, compete, collaborate and form friendships with other students from all over the country. Many new friendships

continue even to this day. Often alumni return to BHS and comment on how they have recognized quite a few model congress students

their first year at college. Returning alumni have also praised how their model experience has helped them in their college studies and class-

room discussions and debates. Some have even become involved with their college Model Congress Programs, but now on the other side

as chairs and leaders for the HS students. And many BHS MC alum visit and help chaperone when we are in their respective college city.

Because of the value, success, and popularity of BHS MC over the past few years, there are many students who want to join the program

and attend the conferences. This can make the selection process very difficult and challenging. However, there are several strong require-

ments one must meet if they are to be considered, most notably, initiative, maturity, seriousness, commitment, reliability, seniority (or past

conference attendance), academic strength & some luck! The process of selection includes an essay application (read and evaluated by ad-

visors), teacher and model congress officer feedback, and possibly advisor and officer interviews. Other factors in the conference selection

process include having our groups diverse with a mix of males and females, some freshman and sophomores, but mostly sophomores, jun-

iors and seniors for the overnight trips. Officers have first choice of conference choice, roles, and rooms.

For the chosen BHStudents, weekly meetings are led by MC Officers in the months prior to conferences to prepare delegates. Officers

teach the new and returning members how to write and to present legislative bills or court cases, to use parliamentary procedure, and to

practice public speaking. With many experienced and award winning officers, we have the resources to make every BHS delegates com-

fortable, confident, and award-capable going into each conference. In past years, our state representatives have visited, engaged, and in-

spired our students on the legislative process and how to be an effective politician. We hope to have them visit and engage us again this

year and in the future.

Look for BHS Model Congress to continue its campaign of success in preparing our students to become model students and citizens. Many

news articles and student reflections (see website) over the past years have paid tribute to the model congress experience; anyone is wel-

come anytime to stop by Mr. Petelas room in A23 where many of them are displayed outside his classroom on the hall wall. You are also

invited to come inside the classroom and view the many photo albums and 8x12s on his walls. Reading these articles and reflections, and

viewing the photos will convince you of the value and fun BHSers experience as Model Congress delegates. Finally, dont forget to check

out our much improved website - www.bhsmodelcongress.org or contact James Petela at jpetela@branfordschools.org Stop by anytime

and cast a vote for BHS MC, truly a prized program dedicated to the development and enrichment of Branford students

Model Congress

http://www.bhsmodelcongress.org/mailto:jpetela@branfordschools.org

The Model Congress Program at BHS is in its Third Decade continuing to offer an exceptional educational and civic ex-

perience to BHS students. Over 2000 students have participated in this program, which has attended over 100 conferences

and related events since 1994. In historic Boston, Hartford, New Haven, New York City, Philadelphia, Princeton, San Fran-

cisco, and Washington, DC, BHS students have taken on the roles of Congress People, Supreme Court justices, journalists,

district court attorneys, juries, lobbyists, presidential cabinet officials, and more and done so with excellence and award win-

ning performances. Students have won over 400 awards for their exceptional efforts, making Branford a formidable force at

these compeittive conferences. Over a five-day weekend, in an Ivy League setting run entirely by premier college students,

delegates are engaged in many hours of debate with high school peers from all over the country on important issues of de-

mocracy. They also take part in a variety of other learning and cultural activities. It is little wonder the experience is so ap-

pealing to and respected by students and supported so generously by many local (and several non-local) sponsors. On many

levels a Model Congress conference is a unique and exceptional learning opportunity, as captured on our website

www.bhsmodelcongress.org visit for the latest conference schedule and links, many many photos, student reflections, sponsor opportunities and more.

This year the program returns once again in full force, offering every student who is sincerely interested and qualified, an

affordable opportunity to attend at least one of The Major Conferences. Led by teacher & BHS MC Founding Father

James Petela, a select number of BHS students will participate at The Major MCs -- Yale, Princeton,

Harvard, Penn. The program is led by a much needed coalition of talented and dedicated officers, Prezs/VPs/

Govs, who were selected based on their previous years model conference performance, leadership, and peer

recognition. This years current Senior Presidents pictured below smiling with great eyes & teeth:), will not only

help their BHSMC peers learn how to become effective and engaging delegates, but also lead and inspire them by

their model actions, encouragement and award winning performances. They are our best, along with their officer

peers.

BHS MC 2017 Senior Presidents

Spencer Mariotti, Julia Howard-Flanders, John Perrotti

BHS MODEL CONGRESS 2017 Three Decades Dedicated To Cultivating Civic Awareness, Understanding, and Performance of BHStudents

http://www.bhsmodelcongress.org/

BHS MConferences 2017

Founding Father Advisor James Petela, jpetela@branfordschools.org

www.bhsmodelcongress.org

FALL

WINTER - SPRING

J -- Senior BHS MC Officers -- J Prezs -- Julia Howard-Flanders, Spencer Mariotti, John Perrotti

VPs M.Aceves, D.Childs, T.Chomicz, J.McGuire, J.Nelson, H.Wolfe Govs M.Angelo, A.Bodner, R.Criscuolo, C.Frye, A.Gruendel, P.Rosenberg, A.Salerno, M.Vaccaro, S.Williams, T.Ziaks

P r i n c e t o n M o d e l C o n g r e s s 2 0 1 6

N o v 1 6 - - 2 0 , W a s h , D C , $ 7 0 0 ,

h t t p : / / p m c . p r i n c e t o n . e d u ( ~ 5 0 B H S e r s -

S r s , J r s , S o p h s )

Y a l e M o d e l C o n g r e s s 2 0 1 6

Dec 1--Dec 4, $200, www.yale.edu/congress (~75+ BHSers - Srs, Jrs, Sophs, Frosh)

H a r v a r d M o d e l C o n g r e s s B o s t o n 2 0 1 7

Feb 22--26, Boston, $600, www.harvardmodelcongress.org (~30 BHSers - Srs, Jrs, Soph, Frosh )

H a r v a r d M o d e l C o n g r e s s S a n F r a n c i s c o

2 0 1 7

Jan 12--17/18, San Fran, $1500+?, A Big Maybe! (~10-20 BHSers - Srs, Jrs, Soph)

P e n n M o d e l C o n g r e s s 2 0 1 7

M a r c h 2 9 - - A p r 2 , P h i l a d e l p h i a , $ 6 0 0 ,

w w w . p e n n m c . o r g ( ~ 3 5 B H S e r s - J r s ,

S o p h , F r o s h , S r s )

The Concert #17, Yale Whiffenpoofs & BHS Music Makers

October/November 2016 or Spring 2017

*** Co$t for above conferences include travel, hotel, 2-3 dinners, t-shirt, tours/misc. activitie$ ***

$cholarship money available on a per case basis, officers first parents must request in writing/

email

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