Ashland High School (Massachusetts)
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The new high school was opened last year and is located on 65 East Union Street . Ashland, MA 01721. Noteworthy is its design to be a Green School, or one that is environmentally friendly.
[edit] Current Clubs and Organizations include
[edit] Academic Decathlon
[edit] Adventure Club
[edit] Amnesty International
[edit] Art Club
[edit] Computer Technology
In the handbook but has not been mentioned.
[edit] International Club
[edit] Junior State of America
The Junior State of America(JSA) is the largest student-run organization in the United States. Students organize every aspect of the organization, from the local chapter level to the multi-state level. The members elect leaders to organize JSA conventions, conferences, and political awareness events. Ashland's chapter is part of the Northeast State branch.
The JSA program includes debates, “thought talks”, problem solving, and a variety of simulations designed to provide members with an informed viewpoint and the ability to analyse important issues. JSA provides an opportunity to meet other students from outside their home communities who share similar interests.
Additionally, seperate events take place on a regional and/or national level. Most recently taking place for Ashland High's chapter was the Fall State convention. Other events include: Fall Regional, Winter Congress, Spring Regional, and Spring State, among others.
The current chapter president for Ashland High School is senior Bart Golub (who additionally holds the title of 'Mayor' for the New England Region (MA, VT, RI, ME, NH) of JSA).
Northeast JSA - The official website for the Northeast Region of JSA.
[edit] National Honors Society, Socios Chapter
A student must have a cumalitive grade of 87% or higher to be eligible for admittance into the society. Once eligible, in the opening of junior or senior year, the student must complete a form that exemplifies his/her service, leadership, and character. Included, one must have a recommendation from a teacher and another who can verify his/her merit. Once inducted the student must complete 5 hours of community service each term, and a total of 22 hours of tutoring in the Academic Center. Advisor: Mrs. Susan Furste.
[edit] Newspaper: AHS Forum
The official Ashland High School, Massachusetts, newspaper was first printed in the Fall of 2005. Its return came with the arrival of a new administration to the school, Principal Mr. Michael Tempesta and Assistant Principal Mr. Chris Cummings and the return of the history teacher Mr. Michael Wurster. Although the newspaper the “AHS Spirit” was cited in the previous edition of the handbook to be the school-sanctioned publication, it went out of use. Furthermore, former Principal Mrs. Cohen attempted to ban the “underground” newspaper the “Real Deal”, which still exists today.
“The AHS Forum” accepts articles from any student wishing to contribute. The hierarchy of its management is as follows: Managing Editors, Kyle Osborne and Judy Zhou; Junior Editors, Jessica Feng, Wendy Lei, and Erica Poole; Chief Photographer, Shaun Smith; and advisor, Michael Wurster. This list is partailly unofficial in that its management can change at any moment. It is current as of December, 2006.
It features a disclaimer:
“Please note: the articles and opinions put forth by the writers of The AHS Forum do not reflect those of the Managing Editors, Advisor, AHS Faculty and/or the AHS Administration”
The Last issue of the Forum was Volume II, Number I 23 November 2006. Featuring the following articles:
School Violence: It’s “Inexplissible”! - Jessica Feng
Real Deal Cafeteria Boycott: The New October Revolution - Wendy Lei
Getting “Physical” with Coakley - Samantha Rovers, Alex Coffin, Max Traylor, Josh Stacey, Justin Cahill
Ashland Day – How it was Always Meant to Be - Judy Zhou
Food for Thought: What is worth $2.25? - Wendy Lei
Volleyball ’06: We Brought It - Kyle Osborne
Unique Set for Noises Off - Lauren Zawada
AHS Senior Tailgate Party: A New AHS Tradition? - Michael Boardman
Guilty or Innocent? - Sarah Maillet
Alves to Healey: Stop the Attack! - Jared Alves
[edit] Peer Leaders
In the handbook but has not been mentioned.
[edit] Prysm
In the handbook but has not been published in recent memory.
[edit] Renaissance Program
Awards students who attained High Honors, Honors, Merit, or Perfect Attendance with a breakfast, ice cream social, or in-school event of some form.
Advisor: Mrs. Murphy
[edit] Robotics
[edit] Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
[edit] Gay Straight Alliance
Revived in the fall of 2004, this organization is a community of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, straight, and questioning youth. The group's goals are to make the school a more tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel safe and supported, to break up false stereotypes, and also to reach out to the community. The GSA has participated in such events as the Day of Silence, Transgender Day of Remembrance, and AIDS day. Advisor: Ms. Sumner.
[edit] Student Council
Admittance into the council is based on election by one's class into that class's student government. Roles include: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Historian, and Class Representatives. Otherwise one may attend the meetings as OE or Open Enrollment. He/She must attend three meetings and be involved in three events to become a member of the council.
Each year a new executive board with the positions: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Historian is elected on a vote by the council.
The role of the council is to evoke school spirit and raise money for various donations. Recently donations were made to the Ashland Emergency Fund and the Ashland Food Pantry.
Advisor: Mr. Wiczer
[edit] Theatrical Society
Recent performance of "Noises Off".
Upcoming performance is planned to be "Once Upon a Mattress".
Advisor: Mr. David Harrington
[edit] Yearbook
[edit] Unofficial Clubs/Organizations
[edit] Newspaper: The Real Deal
The Real Deal existed in protest against the former administration of principacl Shelley Cohen, lead by John Rosenbloom. Due to the subsequent reaction of the principal, the first amendment to the constitution is included in every issue since that time:
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, of prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceable assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances"
Current Editors are Christopher Whitehead and Kramer Gibson
Volume 7 Issue 1: October, 2006
Best Week Ever? Gerald Praysman
Cafetyranny Jared Alves
So You Say You Want A Revolution? Christopher Whitehead
I Am A What? Kramer Gibson
Administration Alex Mimms
[edit] Schedule
The school operates on a rotating block schedule. There are seven blocks, A-G, and each day five of the seven meet. The two that do not meet will meet the following day with the last two from the previous day dropped. The first two and the final two blocks have 63 minutes of class time, with the dubbed "long block" of 84 minutes in the middle. Lunch falls during fourth block, three lunches, each thirty minutes in duration.
[edit] Sports
[edit] Fall
[edit] Men's Soccer
[edit] Football
[edit] Volleyball
[edit] Women's Soccer
[edit] Field Hockey
[edit] Cheerleading
[edit] Cross Country
[edit] Winter
[edit] Men's Basketball
Boys Basketball Website[1]
[edit] Women's Basketball
[edit] Indoor Track
[edit] Wrestling
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