Tuesday, March 10, 2020

EGHS Debaters Compete and Win at State Championship Tournament!

EGHS Debaters Compete and Win at State Championship Tournament!

By Suraj Sait, Debate Club President

On February 29th, four EGHS debaters braved both the cold and their opponents in the final Rhode Island Forensics League Tournament of the year. As always, competition was intense. But being the championship tournament, only those who qualified during the regular season were eligible to compete. To qualify, debaters had to receive a certificate or trophy during the regular season.


Thirteen EGHS debaters qualified for the tournament, with three qualifying in the varsity division and ten in novice. However, only four (Morgan Walsh, Brianna Knight, Evie Clement, and Saloni Jain) were able to attend. Hustling between the walkways of Roger Williams’ Bristol Campus, they duked it out against some of Rhode Island’s premier schools, such as Barrington, Wheeler, Classical, and Cumberland.

At the end of the day, Morgan Walsh and Brianna were recognized as the 4th Place Novice Team.

Congratulations to all debaters who attended the state tournament, and to all those that were a part of the team this year! A heartfelt thank you also goes out to my father, Mr. Sait, who volunteered as a judge that day, to all of the judges who generously volunteered this season, to the Rhode Island Forensics League for sponsoring the tournaments, and especially to Mr. DeCubellis, who has graciously advised the team all season. All of you truly made this memorable season possible.

Thursday, February 6, 2020

EGHS Debaters Notch Several Victories (Again!) at RIFL Debate Tournament


EGHS Debaters Notch Several Victories (Again!) at RIFL Debate Tournament

by Sunny Sait, Debate Club president

With twenty-one members of the EGHS Debate Club's debate team competing at Mt. Hope High School this past Saturday, the day marked yet another round of triumphs for this once-defunct club.

Forty-five teams in both the novice and varsity divisions ensured the competition was, in a word, fierce. Both public, private, and charter schools participated in the competition, which lasted three rounds of parliamentary-style debate. Many EGHS Debaters, including debaters for whom this was their first tournament, were recognized with certificates and awards:

Evie Clement, 18th Place Individual, Novice Division

Gabriella Giuliano, 11th Place Individual, Novice Division

Saloni Jain and Gabriella Giuliano, 10th Place Team, Novice Division

Morgan Walsh and Brianna Knight, 4th Place Team, Novice Division

Suraj Sait, 6th Place Individual, Varsity Division

Jack Holmgren, 4th Place Individual, Varsity Division

Jack Holmgren and Oscar Clement, 4th Place Team, Varsity Division

The club would not have enjoyed this success without six EGHS parents and relatives volunteering as judges. A hearty “Thank You” goes out to Mr. DiTraglia, father of Ella DiTraglia; Mrs. Ward, mother of Kian Bijari; Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan, the parents of Riley Sullivan; Mr. Sait, the father of Suraj Sait; and Jacob Beaulieu’s charming grandmother.

The team plans to attend its next Rhode Island Forensics League (RIFL) tournament on February 1st at Foxboro Regional Charter School. If YOU are an EG parent interested in volunteering to judge on that Saturday, please contact Mr. DeCubellis (gdecubellis@egsd.net) for more information. Each team is required to bring along at least one parent-judge per four student-debaters, so your consideration is much appreciated. It's a long day, but it's a lot of fun!

Congrats to all debaters! And thank you again, parents and relatives, for your support.

Thursday, December 19, 2019

Premiere Episode of FBLA Podcast "Your Missing Semester"

From Mrs. Page:

Premiere Episode of FBLA Podcast "Your Missing Semester"

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Welcome to the premiere episode of the FBLA-produced podcast, Your Missing Semester. This series is based, in part, on the book The Missing Semester and the goal of providing students access to essential personal finance concepts and decision-making models. Unfortunately, for many students, these critical life skills are not a component of their high-school experience. 

This East Greenwich High School, student-produced series is being done in conjunction with the author Gene Natali Jr. and supports a related research study, which FBLA students are participating in, through Penn State with Dr. Greg Filbeck.

EGHS Debaters Again Bring Home Several Wins at RIFL Debate Tournament

EGHS Debaters Again Bring Home Several Wins at RIFL Debate Tournament

Update by Debate Club President Sunny Sait

Twelve members of the EGHS Debate Club's debate team competed at Cumberland High School in a state-wide tournament this past Saturday. With over forty teams in both the novice and varsity division hailing from private schools, public schools, and even a charter school, a healthy competitive spirit charged the air. 

Following three spirited rounds of parliamentary-style debate, five East Greenwich students were recognized with special recognition and awards:

Ella DiTraglia, 20th Place Individual, Novice Division

Clyde Kelly, 19th Place Individual, Novice Division

Suraj Sait, 7th Place Individual, Novice Division

Owen Hirshorn and Ella DiTraglia, 11th Place Team, Novice Division

Oscar Clement and Jack Holmgren, 10th Place Team, Varsity Division.

Helping support this event were three parent-judges who generously volunteered their personal time to our team: Mr. DiTraglia, father of Ella DiTraglia, Mrs. Mary Ward, mother of Kian Bijari, and a Wheeler parent, who helped out in a pinch. By donating their time, these judges enabled all twelve members of the team to compete Saturday. 

The team plans to attend its next Rhode Island Forensics League (RIFL) tournament on January 11th at Mount Hope High School. If YOU are an EG parent interested in volunteering to judge on that Saturday, please contact Mr. DeCubellis (gdecubellis@egsd.net) for more information. Each team is required to bring along at least one parent-judge per four student-debaters, so your consideration is much appreciated. It's a long day, but it's a lot of fun!

Congrats to all debaters! And thanks, parents

Thursday, December 12, 2019

EGHS Computer Science Fair Opportunities

A listing of opportunities that were available to students today during advisory, compliments of the Computer Science Club, Mrs. Eaves and Mrs. Steever. 

The following stations for students to visit:
1) Intro to Programming - add to a digital scene with Python Turtle.
Two students will be running code in which a picture is drawn.  Students will add to a scene with chunks of code.
Another student will be demonstrating some of the code he has created in the class.

2) AP CS Principles students will demo digital scenes with Javascript block coding and answering questions about AP CSP.

3) I have two BBC Microbit mini computers. Two students will be doing a physical computing demo.  One will be a reaction time game.  The other will play some music.  

4) Morgan Prior has been on two of our Technovation teams.  This is an entrepreneurial tech challenge for girls.  Morgan's 2018-19 team were regional finalists.  Last year, we did not place but Morgan will be demo-ing an app she built last year with MIT App Inventor.

5) Two students will be hosting an hour of code area, where they will encourage and direct students to some Hour of Code activities

6) Mr. Doucette is sending two or three students from his robotics team down for a robotics demo.

7) Mr. Lenox is sending down a student to show off the bots they use in physics.

8) The Cyberpatriot girls team and Girls Go Cyberstart team will be demoing cybersecurity puzzles and encryption.

9) There will be some books and career information as well.

Raffles and prizes for students who visit at least three stations.  Student Council generously provided raffle prizes and give-aways.

Thank you to everyone involved in creating and participating in this event!

Monday, November 18, 2019

EGHS Debaters Take Home Several Wins at RIFL Debate Tournament

From Mr. DeCubellis-

EGHS Debaters Take Home Several Wins at RIFL Debate Tournament

Eight members of the EGHS Debate Club's Debate Team competed at Classical High School in a state-wide tournament which included nine private and public schools and over a hundred students this Saturday, November 16th. Mr. Neil McNamara, husband of EG News's Editor-in-Chief Elizabeth McNamara, also generously volunteered his time to help judge.

The students applied their argumentation skills in three rounds of parliamentary-style debate, each lasting between 48 to 60 minutes. After the dust settled, three students were recognized with special recognition and awards:

1. Brianna Knight, 15th Place

2. Oscar Clement, 6th Place

3. Suraj Sait, 4th Place

After a two-year hiatus, the fast-growing team is excited to once again be competing in tournaments sponsored by the Rhode Island Forensics League. The team plans to attend its next tournament on December 7th at Cumberland, RI.

Congrats to all debaters!

Thursday, November 7, 2019

EGHS Update 11-6-2019 for Community, Parents, Guardians and Students

Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote on 11-5-2019. EGHS will certainly benefit from the litany of projects associated with the approved school bond.

As we wrap up the 1st quarter and begin the 2nd quarter, here are a few points of interest occurring in November for members of the EGHS community:

EGHS Q1 Report Cards
  • Nov. 12th- First quarter digital report cards posted to ASPEN by the end of the day.
  • Nov. 13th- Paper copies of first quarter report cards distributed to students during advisory. Additionally, Seniors will receive last year's results from State science testing and  Freshmen will receive last year's RICAS results. 
Upcoming Events
  • November 11- No School (Veterans Day)
  • November 13th- Assembly for Juniors during Advisory regarding PrepareRI Opportunities (Summer Internship, Advanced Coursework Network) and preparing for Senior Project
  • November 15th- Airband in EGHS Auditorium 7 PM
  • November 21st- Administration of student survey for use in EGHS Accreditation Self Study (NEASC) during advisory block
  • November 21st and 22nd- EGHS Drama Presents- Cabaret!
  • November 27- No School for Students, Professional Development Day
Fall Athletics
  • Girls Volleyball D2 Qrts @ home 11/8 5:30 v TBD
  • Football  D2 Qrts @ home 11/8 7p v Middletown
  • Thanksgiving Day Football  home 11/28 10am v Chariho
  • More Fall Playoff dates and all brackets can be found at riil.org
Winter Athletics
  • Winter sport Online Registration (egsd.net,Athletics tab) will be open on Tuesday 11/12
  • All Athletes interested in a Winter Sport must register online by Wednesday 11/27
Attendance Update
  • New automated sign-in procedure is now in place at the Main Office. Ths new process requires students have their Student ID badges. Should a student need a replacement ID please contact Mare Studios at 401-438-1555 or email at info@marestudios.com
  • Currently EGHS is #1 ranked public high school in RI for attendance so far this year per RIDE data. Parents and Guardians are definitely calling in to excuse absences more frequently this year, which we greatly appreciate. However, old habits don’t disappear overnight so there is still room for improvement this year, so please be sure to call your student in for each day they are absent. Our thanks in advance.
  • Be on the lookout for attendance related texts and email alerts from Dr. Heath
  • Feel free to reach out if you have attendance questions or concerns regarding your student’s class/daily attendance
Useful Links/Food for Thought...
Thank you to everyone in the EGHS community for helping us to have such a successful first quarter of the year. We look forward to a great second quarter and remainder of the 2019-20 school year. 

Go Avengers!

Monday, October 28, 2019

EG School Counseling Connection Newsletter Oct. 2019


October 2019 Anne-Marie Flaherty, Dept. Chair

What’s New in the School Counseling Office This Month

  • Me….although I am not new to EG. I would like to formally introduce myself as the new department chair for the School Counseling Department. As a 24 year veteran of EGHS, I hope to blend my knowledge of the rich history of the school and community with my vision for our department so that we can best serve our students. One of my goals is increased communication between the School Counseling Department and the EG community so that I can showcase the amazing work all of our counselors are doing with students in grades 6-12. Through this monthly newsletter I will be highlighting that work as it aligns to the ASCA Model for School Counseling as well as providing timely information.
  • Naviance - After much research, we have decided to purchase Naviance. It is a robust program that will enable us to better maintain college admissions data while also providing us a platform to implement student Individual Learning Plans in both the middle and high schools. We are using this semester to learn the program and will begin our roll out in January with the Class of 2021.
  • Jillian Smith - Ms. Smith has been hired to fill the vacant position in school counseling office. She is scheduled to begin on Monday, November 4. As such, caseloads will be adjusted as follows:
Anne-Marie Flaherty 398-1543

‘20 Seniors A - Guerzon 

‘21 Juniors A - Beaulieu + Block, Carollo 

‘22 Soph A - Brusini + Butziger, Casper 

‘23 Fresh A - Beaulieu + Bijari, Block, Carollo, Dong, Dronzek, Makarchuk 


Jillian Smith 398-1549

‘20 Seniors none

‘21 Juniors Benson - Herrera 

‘22 Soph Burnett-Testa - H 

‘23 Fresh Benfeito - G 


Beth McCarthy 398-1567

‘20 Seniors Gupta - Ped + Calvin 

‘21 Juniors Hirshorn - N 

‘22 Soph J - P 

‘23 Fresh H- Pellegrino 


Lisa Wilson 398-1532

‘20 Seniors Pellegrino - Z + Collette, Healey, Morvillo, Pearson 

‘21 Juniors O-Z 

‘22 Soph R-Z 

‘23 Fresh Peltz - Z 


Academic Development

Schedule changes have abated and students should be settled into their classes for this school year.

While we have already been tracking students who are struggling academically, we will be meeting with students with whom we have academic concerns as the first quarter closes in early November.


Career Development

We have been working with seniors individually and through Common Application workshops to assist them with their college applications.

The School Counseling Department has hosted many college admissions representatives with more to follow in the coming weeks. Please check our page on the school website for details.

On November 13 we will be holding an assembly for all juniors to share information about the Prepare RI Internship Program.

Personal Social Development

School counselors have been meeting with their ninth graders as well as students new to the district to make sure students are acclimating to EGHS and to let them know that we can be a resource if they are struggling. These meetings will be wrapping up in the next few weeks.

News from Cole

Now that students have settled in and are acclimated to the schedules and routines at Cole, Mrs. Bradshaw and Mrs. Zannella are making plans to visit classrooms as part of the guidance curriculum. The first group of lessons will focus on healthy relationships, choices regarding social media, digital citizenship, and online safety.

Announcements

Students in AP classes must register and pay for their AP exams by November 1. Forms are available in the school counseling office and from AP teachers.


Food for Thought

Will students who major in STEM careers be more financially secure than their peers who major in liberal arts? This article from the New York Times takes a look at the future earning potential of each group. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/20/business/liberal-arts-stem-salaries.html

Friday, September 27, 2019

EGHS Commended Students in the 2020 National MeritⓇ Scholarship Program



Commended Students in the 2020 National MeritⓇ Scholarship Program

The Principal, Michael J. Podraza, of East Greenwich High School formally announced today the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Commended Students.

About 34,000 Commended Students are being recognized throughout the nation for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2020 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, Commended Students can take great pride knowing that they placed among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2020 competition by taking the 2018 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQTⓇ).

East Greenwich High School students Talin Calikyan, Caleb A. Gupta, Kinjal Gupta, Bridget P. Mason, Lily A. Mollicone, Joshua D. Petteruti and Rachel O. Rowey have been named Commended Students in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which conducts the program, will be presented by the principal to these scholastically talented seniors.

“The young men and women being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” commented a spokesperson for NMSC. “These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success.”

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

EGHS 2020 National Merit Semifinalists Announced


East Greenwich High School Semifinalists in the 2020 National MeritⓇ Scholarship Program

Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalist in the 65th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $31 million that will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit ScholarshipⓇ award, Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition. About 90 percent of the Semifinalist are expected to attain Finalist standing, and about half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit ScholarⓇ title.

East Greenwich High School’s Semifinalists are Andrew Babb, Jack Holmgren, Sophie Johnson, Suraj Sait, Christopher Teng, Brant Wei, and Ada Oancea. To become a Finalist, the Semifinalist and his or her high school must submit a detailed scholarship application, in which they provide information about the Semifinalists’ academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards received. A Semifinalist must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by a high school official, write an essay, and earn SATⓇ scores that confirm the student’s earlier performance on the qualifying test.


From the approximately 16,000 Semifinalists about 15,000 are expected to advance to the Finalist level, and in February they will be notified of this designation. All National Merit

Scholarship winners will be selected from this group of Finalists. Merit Scholar designees are selected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous college studies, without regard to gender, race, ethnic origin or religious preference.

National Merit Scholarship winners of 2020 will be announced in four nationwide news releases beginning in April and concluding in July. These scholarship recipients will join more than 345,000 other distinguished young people who have earned the Merit Scholar Title.

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

EAST GREENWICH HIGH SCHOOL SELECTED FOR THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND OF GIRLS GO CYBERSTART

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Girls from East Greenwich High School have discovered their hidden talent for cybersecurity this year with an exciting Governor backed program, Girls Go CyberStart, designed to bridge the cybersecurity skills gap in the US. During the program, girls across the country competed in a series of digital games and challenges to see if they have what it takes to make it in the cybersecurity industry.

Over ten thousand girls across 27 states took part in the first stage of the program, CyberStart Assess. At the end of that round, 6,600 girls performed so highly that they received invitations to take part in the second round, CyberStart Game.

Running until June 28, CyberStart Game pits teams against a series of increasingly difficult cybersecurity challenges to win points for their school. 

For the first month of CyberStart Game, girls applied their cyber skills to accumulate points, vying to be one the schools invited to the third and final stage. Last week East Greenwich High School girls found out their score qualified them for The National Championship for Girls Go CyberStart 2019. Here 120 school teams, each comprised of 4 girls, are set to compete in a national online ‘Capture the Flag’ competition, which runs June 5 – June 7.

The top-scoring teams in this final round, both nationally and per state, will win cash prizes for students and their schools. An additional ten high school juniors and /or seniors from Rhode Island with high scoring CyberStart Game scores will also be awarded $500 each in college scholarships.

Alan Paller, Research Director at SANS Institute said:

“Congratulations to all the schools through to the National Championship round of Girls Go CyberStart! It’s fantastic to be able to celebrate and bring to light the hidden-talents of high school girls across the US.

“Alongside Governors, the support from schools and teachers has been instrumental in helping us empower a generation of incredible young women to become the next leaders in an industry where they can make a huge difference. We can’t wait to see what this talented groups of students from East Greenwich High School will go on to achieve.”

Holly Eaves, team mentor and Computer Science teacher said:

“We are so proud of these girls who were are to try something new.  Anna Durfey, Kinjal Gupta, Aiza Shaikh and Julia Xu worked so hard to get through to this stage.  They have amazing potential and the Girls GO Cyber Start Competition is giving them the opportunity to shine.”

 Aiza Shaikh said: “Taking part in Girls Go CyberStart has taught me so many new skills and I’ve really enjoyed the challenges.”

Friday, May 24, 2019

EGHS AWARDS CEREMONY RECIPIENTS SY 2018-19

EGHS AWARDS CEREMONY RECIPIENTS SY 2018-19
AWARD NAMERECIPIENT
BOOK AWARDS
Brandeis Book Award Nicholas Sanzi
Bryant University Book Award Sophie Johnson
George Washington Book AwardMorgan Prior
Harvard Book AwardSuraj Sait
Rhode Island College Alumni Book AwardElliot Varone
Smith College Book AwardCarly Stange
University of Rhode Island Alumni Book AwardSabrina Neimark
Univ. of Virginia Club Jefferson Book AwardEva Bianco
Wellesley Book AwardAda Oancea
Yale University Book AwardChristopher Teng
DEPARTMENT AWARDS
ART
Rhode Island School of Design Book AwardDylan Ruggieri
W.B. Hunt Photography AwardJena Marshall
W.B. Hunt Photography AwardHallie Comer
Adobe Illustrator AwardAndrew Ferguson
Adobe Illustrator AwardIsabel Cava
Ceramics AwardSarah Mirandou
Ceramics AwardHunter Piacitelli
SCIENCE
Bausch & Lomb Science AwardElizabeth Amelotte
Rensselaer MedalChristopher Teng
Science Department AwardRiya Sen
MUSIC
Music Department AwardMolly Snyder
"Logan Roberts
ENGLISH
English Department Award - SeniorPetranea Smith
English Department Award - JuniorNicholas Sanzi
WORLD LANGUAGE
Foreign Language Junior Ambassador AwardsLaura Bernard-Sasges
Foreign Language Outstanding Seniors Awards:
FrenchCaroline Cheng
LatinSarah Brusini
SpanishPetranea Smith
SOCIAL STUDIES
Mario Regini Social Studies AwardJonathan Duke
Pell Medal AwardNicholas Sanzi
MATH
Mathematics AwardLauren Shanos
Computer Science AwardDavid Wang
Diane Amelotte AwardRavi Somvanshi
BUSINESS
Computer Education Award - MultimediaDylan Ruggieri
Financial Capability AwardZadoc (Zing) Gee
Financial Capability AwardJack Gecawich
"Morgan Prior
PE/HEALTH
Davis Family PE & Health AwardCaroline Reilly
"David Norton
LEADERSHIP AWARDS
Student Council Leadership AwardDavid Norton
"Delaney Kelley
"Caroline Cheng
"Riya Sen
George Eastman Young Leaders AwardKen Chan
Best Buddies Awardsnone this year per Fran
General Treasurer's AwardMorgan Prior
Lt. Governors Leadership AwardSophie Fulghum
Secretary of States Civic Leadership AwardJoshua Petteruti
Secretary of States Civic Leadership AwardCaleb Gupta
Prudential Spirit of Community AwardCaleb Gupta
and State of RI Recognition
US Presidential Scholar-Dept of Ed:
SemifinalistLauren Shanos
Principal's Award for Academic Excellence
ValedictorianAri Vilker
SalutatorianLauren Shanos
SCHOLARSHIPS
Army ROTC ScholarshipTara Horoho
Chorus of Kent CountyAbby White
East Greenwich Education AssociationLila Zarella
"Samantha Caterson
East Greenwich Art ClubTeah Markstone
Future in the Arts ScholarshipAriel Finkle
"Abby White
International Brotherhood of Police UnionDelaney Kelley
Lila Zarrella
National Merit Scholars/FinalistsSamantha Caterson
"Zadoc Gee
"Owen Petito
"Thomas Purcell
"Riya Sen
"Lauren Shanos
"Jack Silverman
"Petranea Smith
"Ari Vilker\
"David Wang
Nat'l Merit Scholarship Winner(s)Owen Petito
"Ari Vilker
" On SemiconductorDavid Wang
Lyndsay Ann Burke Memorial FundCaroline Cheng
West Point Military AcademyEmma Macdonald
Red Sox Service AwardAllison Trapani
US Air Force AcademyJillian Valente
Teresa Churilla Memorial ScholarshipCaroline Cheng
RI Youth TheatreEmma Tedeschi
"Sarah Brusini
Lesley Mehlman Carpe Diem AwardHunter Piacitelli
Brian Steven Messier EGHS Scholarship:
Study of Art/MusicElinor Sheridan
"Abby White
Service to OthersSophie Fulghum
"Delaney Kelley
Political Science/PSUKathleen Casey
"Madaline King
Personal ChallengeMaris Nicastri
"Allyson Carlsten
East Greenwich Rotary Scholarships:
$4,000 ea student($1,000/yr)Robert Ayers
"Amy Yang
Barbara Tufts 1@$1,000David Norton
Personal Achievement 1@$1,000Isabela Rico
Irving Silverman Comm Service 1@$500Shannon Lake
Arthur Philip Silverman 1@$500Aysha Andrade
Howard D. Silverman 1@$500Miyako Rico
Chuck & Bea Keyes 1@$500Gema Santizo
Robert E. Miller Community Service Award $1,000Julia Hallworth
Erickson Family Scouting Award $1,000Alfred Timperley