Watervliet High School

YOUR MAY 2024 JUNIOR Student of the Month--DANIEL MANDUJANO! I live with my two parents, Alicia and Juan, and have an older sister, Brici, who has two little ones, and an older brother, Juan. My favorite class is Algebra 2 because I've felt like I've been naturally good at math, and it's a class that I do find enjoyment in. With that my favorite teacher is Mrs. Sibley. I've had her since my sophomore year, and she always does a great job at making sure you understand the current lesson; never letting outside things affect the way she teaches. I'm currently in my junior track season and in the fall I run cross country. In my free time, I like to just lie in my bed and watch YouTube or play video games. After high school I plan to go to a 4 year university to pursue a career in the medical field. I am proud to be a WHS Panther. I've been going to Watervliet ever since Young 5s and have always felt that I've been given big opportunities to set me up for my future after high school by being able to take college courses and a good variety of APs, which have helped set me up for a transition to college.

YOUR MAY 2024 SOPHOMORE Student of the Month--JULIAN CARDOSO! Hello, my name is Julian Cardoso. I am currently attending Watervliet High School, the Math & Science Center, and participating in dual enrollment. I reside with my mother and my three brothers—two younger and one older. One of my older brother is currently in university grinding it out. My mother is an incredible person who does everything she can for my siblings and me. My family is always supporting each other through any difficulties. My mother’s dedication and care inspire me to strive for excellence in everything I do. At my high school, my favorite class is U.S. History. I appreciate this class because there is always something different and engaging to do every day. My favorite project in this class was creating a magazine, and I was very pleased with how it turned out due to the effort I invested. Furthermore at the Math & Science Center, my favorite class is Analytical Chemistry because of the enjoyable and interesting labs we conduct each week. These hands-on experiments make learning both enjoyable and memorable. My favorite teacher is Mrs. Uhm, who teaches AH Pre-Calculus at the Math & Science Center. She distinguishes herself by not merely teaching us formulas but also explaining the deeper meaning and reasoning behind their use. Her teaching style has greatly enhanced my understanding and appreciation of mathematics. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my mother and ensuring that I complete all my schoolwork promptly—discipline and consistency are key for me. I also love to draw and sketch out ideas for future passion projects. Additionally, I dedicate a significant amount of time to researching topics that interest me, keeping myself informed and inspired. After high school, I plan to attend university and subsequently graduate school to earn a PhD. I am considering double majoring in Physics and Applied Mathematics to broaden my knowledge and skills. Alongside my studies, I aim to have multiple side ventures and ultimately make a positive impact on the world, especially when it involves advancing our modern tech to the next level. I am proud to be a WHS Panther because our school offers a ton of opportunities most of other schools don’t offer. We have access to LMC classes, dual enrollment, AP courses (even online), various online courses, and options to test out of courses. Always ask questions if the school offers something, because you never know what you could find out. Additionally, there is a wide variety of sports to participate in if a student would like. These opportunities allow us to tailor our education to our interests and goals, making it a great environment for academic and personal growth for every student in the building. All you need is the effort to make it happen.

YOUR MAY 2024 FRESHMAN Student of the Month--AJ HOLMES! I live with my dad and my brother. My favorite classes and teachers are Mr. Tremblay and Mr. Linderman. The sport that I was doing was Track and Field. In Track, I was Pole Vaulting and running short and long-distance races. What I like to do in my free time is build stuff, and help people in my neighborhood with lawn work. What I plan to do after high school is to go to the military. I'm thinking about serving time in the Army and to serve more time in the Air Force.

Enjoy some images of the last day of school for the Class of 2024! Thank you Mrs. Brant!

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CONGRATULATIONS KARLEY!

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Friday, May 24th. My name is Jacob Schaefer and I am your Friday morning announcement reader. Today’s lunch is stuffed crust pepperoni pizza, cottage cheese, spinach & tomato salad, mixed fruit. Tuesday’s breakfast is Eggo Maple pancake minis & turkey sausage patty, pear cup & choice of milk. Happy birthday today to Akira Hill! Attention all current Sophomores and Juniors. There are still some open spots left for next spring break’s trip to Europe. However, the deadline to sign up is the last day of school. If you haven’t signed up yet and are still interested see Mr. Andrews for sign up information. The last day for the tech center this year for Juniors is May 31st. Anyone interested in running cross country next fall needs to sign-up in either Mr. Weber’s room, Mr. Grear’s room, or the high school office. If you have any questions, please stop by and talk with Coach Weber. Semester 2 exams will take place for 9-11 graders on June 3, 4, 5, and 6. The deadline for the 3 and a B and the 5 and an A attendance incentive is June 3rd. If you need to know the status of your current attendance, email Ms. Powers. SENIORS: Senior Sunset is Friday! Let's meet around the playground at Silver Beach from 7:45-9:15. Pizza and water provided. At this time we ask you to stand. The privilege of this day was made possible by those who have fought and continue to fight for the freedoms that we enjoy. Let us respect and honor their efforts by standing, placing our hands on our hearts, and reciting the pledge of allegiance. If you are wearing a hat, please remove it. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Those are all of our announcements for today. Make it a great day or not Panthers, the choice is yours!

CONGRATULATIONS TREVOR!!

Students in Art I recently completed one of our most challenging projects. The assignment began with learning about artists renowned for their botanical paintings, such as Georgia O'Keeffe, John James Audubon, and Marimekko. Students then created observational drawings of live plants, focusing on studying the details and accurately reproducing them in their drawings. Following this, we spent time experimenting with and learning how to work with watercolor before beginning the final pieces. Meanwhile, students in Art II and the sculpture class are working on independent projects. This period allows them to explore materials they have learned about and enjoyed or to try something new. The goal is to challenge themselves and demonstrate their artistic skills. Current projects range from tile mosaics to ink drawings to dyed fabric batiks.

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Thursday May 23rd. My name is Julia Pepple and I am your THursday morning announcement reader. Today’s lunch is spaghetti w/meatsauce, wg garlic bread, green beans, watermelon Tomorrow’s breakfast is blueberry Greek yogurt, Eggo French toast mini’s, and an applesauce cup. There are no birthdays today. Attention all current Sophomores and Juniors. There are still some open spots left for next spring break’s trip to Europe. However, the deadline to sign up is the last day of school. If you haven’t signed up yet and are still interested see Mr. Andrews for sign up information. The last day for the tech center this year for Juniors is May 31st. Anyone interested in running cross country next fall needs to sign-up in either Mr. Weber’s room, Mr. Grear’s room, or the high school office. If you have any questions, please stop by and talk with Coach Weber. Semester 2 exams will take place for 9-11 graders on June 3, 4, 5, and 6. The deadline for the 3 and a B and the 5 and an A attendance incentive is June 3rd. If you need to know the status of your current attendance, email Ms. Powers. All seniors have been emailed all of the information needed for dates, times, and expectations for the final week of school. Please check your email. Seniors, if you do not have an English class here, please stop in the main office to complete your graduation half sheet. Any Senior that does not already have a check out sheet, should pick one up in the office. All seniors have exams this week. Thursday periods 1 and 2. Seniors are expected to be in all classes this week until the date of your exam for each individual class. If you miss a class it will count against your attendance for 3 and a B or 5 and an A for the entire week of exams. SENIORS: Senior Sunset is Friday! Let's meet around the playground at Silver Beach from 7:45-9:15. Pizza and water provided. Mrs. Powers will send out a Google Form to get an estimate of who all is coming so we can order pizza. At this time we ask you to stand. The privilege of this day was made possible by those who have fought and continue to fight for the freedoms that we enjoy. Let us respect and honor their efforts by standing, placing our hands on our hearts, and reciting the pledge of allegiance. If you are wearing a hat, please remove it. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Those are all of our announcements for today. Make it a great day or not Panthers, the choice is yours!

Check out the projects that our Panthers are creating in wood working!

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Wednesday, May 22nd. My name is Ella Harris and I am your Wednesday morning announcement reader. Today’s lunch is chicken tenders, mashed potato, brown sugar glazed carrots & strawberries Tomorrow’s breakfast is a cereal breakfast kit, string cheese & strawberry cup. There are no birthdays today. In Varsity Baseball: Game 1 saw the Panthers drop a tough one to Kalamazoo Christian 4-2. Aidan Bethea and Chase Tremblay combined on the mound. Watervliet Hitters: Wyatt Epple and Bethea (Double / Single each) 1 Single each for Owen Epple, Alex Hicks, Sam Crago and Kaiden Bierhalter Game 2 saw a Panther comeback fall short in a 3-1 Loss. Alex Hicks and Colton Swisher combined on the mound. Watervliet Hitters: 2 Singles each for Owen Epple and Sam Crago. 1 Single each for Wyatt Epple and Alex Hicks. The Panthers now stand at 22-7 Overall (10-0 SAC Lakeshore) Attention all current Sophomores and Juniors. There are still some open spots left for next spring break’s trip to Europe. However, the deadline to sign up is the last day of school. If you haven’t signed up yet and are still interested see Mr. Andrews for sign up information. The last day for the tech center this year for Juniors is May 31st. Semester 2 exams will take place for 9-11 graders on June 3, 4, 5, and 6. The deadline for the 3 and a B and the 5 and an A attendance incentive is June 3rd. If you need to know the status of your current attendance, email Ms. Powers. All seniors have been emailed all of the information needed for dates, times, and expectations for the final week of school. Please check your email. Seniors, if you do not have an English class here, please stop in the main office to complete your graduation half sheet. Any Senior that does not already have a check out sheet, should pick one up in the office. All seniors have exams this week. Wednesday periods 3 and 4 and Thursday periods 1 and 2. Seniors are expected to be in all classes this week until the date of your exam for each individual class. If you miss a class it will count against your attendance for 3 and a B or 5 and an A for the entire week of exams. SENIORS: Senior Sunset is Friday! Let's meet around the playground at Silver Beach from 7:45-9:15. Pizza and water provided. Mrs. Powers will send out a Google Form to get an estimate of who all is coming so we can order pizza. The following students are PBIS raffle winners for demonstrating respect, responsibility and safety in the building. Come to the office to claim your treat. Felipe Garcia Javion Veal Sarah Leoni Bryce Teitsma Gage Sirk Gabriel Shott Jade Erno At this time we ask you to stand. The privilege of this day was made possible by those who have fought and continue to fight for the freedoms that we enjoy. Let us respect and honor their efforts by standing, placing our hands on our hearts, and reciting the pledge of allegiance. If you are wearing a hat, please remove it. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Those are all of our announcements for today. Make it a great day or not Panthers, the choice is yours!

CONGRATULATIONS ANYA SEXTON!

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOUR SENIOR MAY 2024 Student of the Month--ELLA HARRIS! I live with my two amazing parents, Chad and Angie Harris, and my spectacular sister, Sienna. They are all super loving and supporting and I am so happy to have them in my life. My favorite teacher is Mrs Brush because she is such an amazing teacher and person. I always feel welcome in her classroom. She is fun and wants every one of her students to grow. She helped me become a better performer and a better person. My favorite class would be a tie between Choir and Yearbook. Everyone in both classes treats each other like family. Singing is one of my passions and I love to do it every day with people who also love to sing. In yearbook, I get to use my creativity and design skills to create a yearbook capturing this school year! At school, I am the president of the Concert choir, president of the student council, an announcement reader, and a member of the Watervliet High School National Honor Society. I played 3 Varsity sports: Varsity football cheer, Varsity basketball cheer, and Varsity girls soccer. When I am not participating in school activities; I love to sing, play my guitar, draw, paint with watercolors, hang out with my friends, and perform in theatre productions. (I am involved in around 4 or 5 every year!) After high school, I will be attending Lake Michigan College to obtain an associate's degree in Musical Theatre. I am proud to be a WHS Panther because there are so many amazing students and staff here. I have met so many encouraging people during my four years here. I have also been able to get ahead in my college career here through dual enrollment classes. Not many schools offer this many college courses, so I am very happy I got to participate in them.

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOUR SENIOR MAY 2024 Student of the Month--TREVOR TAVOLACCI! The members of my family: I have a soon to be high school freshmen brother, His name is Deven. My Dad is an electrician through IBID County Electric, and My Mom is an administrative assistant at Lane Automotive. My favorite teacher has been Mrs. Brush. She has always been my favorite teacher. She made me excited to learn our new pieces and about music. She is a very kind and determined person, who pushes all her students to do their best. My favorite classes have been Choir and Art. I love music and art, so being in classes where I can sing and draw I really enjoyed. But throughout my high school career, I have enjoyed every single one of my classes. The club/sport that I am involved in is Esports. I do many things in my free time. I play video games, draw, paint, mow the lawn, build LEGOs, hang out with family or friends, and many other things. I plan to attend LMC after high school. I am going to LMC to major in Information Technology - Networking. After LMC, I then plan to transfer to a 4 year college and finish my degree. I am proud to be a panther, because I wouldn't be where I am today, if I never went to Watervliet.

CONGRATULATIONS to the following Panthers who have been nominated as a Student of the Month for May 2024! Winners at each grade level will be announced next week! Senior nominees were announced last week. FRESHMEN: Sofie Shafer Pyper Richards Shelby Schlipp Daijahnae Hatcher Allison Poole Bryce Teitsma Gage Sirk Olivia Mitchell AJ Holmes Taylor Moore Isaias Mendez Elizabeth Leblang Hailey Adams Maycie Medlin Alexis Coburn SOPHOMORES: Ben Ruland Gabe Richards Julian Cardoso Moeko Crago Jacob Shunkwiler Ana Aguilera Siena Bulat Chris Parkhurst Kassandra Riggs Abigail Klopp Ella Isbrecht Dennis Frazier Giovanni Ayala Jade Erno JUNIORS: Nic Terry Sydnee Enders Alyssa Briley Victoria Mandujano Daniel Mandijano Chaz Hart Jewell Burgess Alyssa Brown Logan Eberhard Tyler Asakevich Judith Aguilar Chelsea Lange Grayson Richards

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Tuesday May 21st. My name is Abby Lomoro and I am your Tuesday morning announcement reader. Today’s lunch is a walking taco, borracho beans, sour cream, salsa cup, sweet peppers, pineapple. Tomorrow’s breakfast is a strawberry-pineapple smoothie, strawberry Chex, banana & choice of milk. Happy birthday today to Chelsea Lange & Keira Tremblay! Attention all current Sophomores and Juniors. There are still some open spots left for next spring break’s trip to Europe. However, the deadline to sign up is the last day of school. If you haven’t signed up yet and are still interested see Mr. Andrews for sign up information. The last day for the tech center this year for Juniors is May 31st. Seniors are done at the tech center. Semester 2 exams will take place for 9-11 graders on June 3, 4, 5, and 6. The deadline for the 3 and a B and the 5 and an A attendance incentive is June 3rd. If you need to know the status of your current attendance, email Ms. Powers. All seniors have been emailed all of the information needed for dates, times, and expectations for the final week of school. Please check your email. Seniors, if you do not have an English class here, please stop in the main office to complete your graduation half sheet. Any Senior that does not already have a check out sheet, should pick one up in the office. All seniors have exams this week. Tuesday periods 5 and 6, Wednesday periods 3 and 4 and Thursday periods 1 and 2. Seniors are expected to be in all classes this week until the date of your exam for each individual class. If you miss a class it will count against your attendance for 3 and a B or 5 and an A for the entire week of exams. Thank you to the following 10th and 11th graders who have agreed to serve as freshmen mentors in August. They will be trained and facilitate freshman orientation. Alyssa Brown Sydnee Enders Kayden Harrington Chelsea Lange Ayana Marshall Angel Nearpass Riley Preston Kimberly Romero Chairez Jocelyn Solis Lilly Summers Gabby Wisdom Clorisa Worley Jorge Zuniga Moeko Crago Aubrey Hayes Abby Klopp Kassandra Riggs Addison Smith Keira Tremblay At this time we ask you to stand. The privilege of this day was made possible by those who have fought and continue to fight for the freedoms that we enjoy. Let us respect and honor their efforts by standing, placing our hands on our hearts, and reciting the pledge of allegiance. If you are wearing a hat, please remove it. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Those are all of our announcements for today. Make it a great day or not Panthers, the choice is yours!

CONGRATULATIONS RAQUEL PEREZ!

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Monday May 20th. My name is Tia Caldwell and I am your Monday morning announcement reader. Today’s lunch is sloppy joes, baked potato chips, baby spinach, apples or oranges Tomorrow’s breakfast is maple pancake & sausage stick, sliced apples, choice of milk Happy birthday today to Leila Liberto-Taylor and Madison Rynberg! Congratulations to the following athletes that qualified for the State Finals in Track and Field: Anya Sexton in Discus and Shot Put Daniel Mandujano in the1600m run, and the 3200m run Tia Caldwell in the 400m run Morgan Lowell in the 3200m run These athletes have proved themselves through their hard work, dedication to the sport, willingness to learn, and have pushed themselves every single day of practice. Congratulations athletes! In Varsity Baseball: Game 1 saw the Panthers lose a nail biter in the final inning 6-5 to Kalamazoo Christian. Caleb Jewell, Aidan Bethea and Wyatt Epple combined on the mound striking out 5 and scattering 5 hits. Watervliet Hitters: Owen Epple (2 Doubles / Single) Caleb Jewell (2 Singles) 1 Single each for Wyatt Epple and Alex Hicks Game 2 saw the Panthers get the mercy Win over Galesburg 10-0. The Epple brothers combined on the mound for the Win. Watervliet Hitters: Alex Hicks (3 Singles) Wyatt Epple and Sam Crago (Double / Single each) Caleb Jewell (2 Singles) 1 Single each for Owen Epple, Jacob Querfurth, Chase Tremblay and Caden Burdick. The Panthers now stand at 22-5 Overall (10-0 SAC Lakeshore) Attention all current Sophomores and Juniors. There are still some open spots left for next spring break’s trip to Europe. However, the deadline to sign up is the last day of school. If you haven’t signed up yet and are still interested see Mr. Andrews for sign up information. The last day for the tech center this year for Juniors is May 31st. Seniors are done at the tech center. Semester 2 exams will take place for 9-11 graders on June 3, 4, 5, and 6. The deadline for the 3 and a B and the 5 and an A attendance incentive is June 3rd. If you need to know the status of your current attendance, email Ms. Powers. All seniors have been emailed all of the information needed for dates, times, and expectations for the final week of school. Please check your email. Seniors, if you do not have an English class here, please stop in the main office to complete your graduation half sheet. Any Senior that does not already have a check out sheet, should pick one up in the office. All seniors have exams this week. Monday period 7, Tuesday periods 5 and 6, Wednesday periods 3 and 4 and Thursday periods 1 and 2. Seniors are expected to be in all classes this week until the date of your exam for each individual class. If you miss a class it will count against your attendance for 3 and a B or 5 and an A for the entire week of exams. Ms. Powers works with a group of student representatives throughout the year to garner their feedback, ideas, and suggestions for improving any and all aspects of the high school from year to year. This group is called the Student Advisory Council to the Principal. Students volunteer at be considered. The Class for each student votes on the top 4 students that they would like to see serve as a Class representative on this team. Voting is complete. The students below will be serving on this team for the 24-25 school year. The team meets every other Wednesday throughout the entire school year at 7:30 AM. Class of 2028 Jayden Brassard Katelynn Brown McKaylen Laws Miranda Lowell Class of 2027 Hailey Adams Mackenzie Birmele Norma Gutierrez Hanna Lomoro Allison Poole There are 5 students at this grade level because there was a tie. Class of 2026 Moeko Crago Natalaya Desjardin Abigail Klopp Keira Tremblay These are all returning members from 23-24. Class of 2025 Alyssa Brown Aubrey James Ayana Marshall Jorge Zuniga At this time we ask you to stand. The privilege of this day was made possible by those who have fought and continue to fight for the freedoms that we enjoy. Let us respect and honor their efforts by standing, placing our hands on our hearts, and reciting the pledge of allegiance. If you are wearing a hat, please remove it. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Those are all of our announcements for today. Make it a great day or not Panthers, the choice is yours!

CONGRATULATIONS ABBY!