Home of the Golden Arrows Sullivan High School 902 N Section St., Sullivan, IN 47882 April/May 2014 From the Principal s Desk As the 2013-2014 school year comes to a close, it is time to say goodbye to all of our outstanding seniors who will be graduating on May 24. We wish them the best as they enter the next stage of their lives. It has been a pleasure to watch our seniors grow physically, mentally, socially, and academically under the caring and expert guidance of the faculty and staff of Sullivan High School. We also hope our returning students have a wonderful and safe summer break from school. The next school year will be here before you know it. Mr. David Springer, Principal Senior Art Winners SENIORS Baccalaureate Service is Sunday, May 18th @ 2 pm in the SHS auditorium. Graduation for the Class of 2014 will be held on Saturday, May 24th @ 2 pm in the gymnasium. Congratulations class of 2014!
Arrow Happenings Band Concert Time! May 12 th at 7 pm in the SHS auditorium. Sullivan High School band members will be performing, along with our area SWSC 6 th grade and middle school bands from Carlisle and Sullivan. TRYOUTS for Golden Arrow Singers will be held on Friday, May 16 th after school in the choir room. Sign up with Mrs. Wayman. ART EXTRAVAGANZA on May 16 th at 7 pm. Come enjoy comedy improv by Drive by Comedy and SHS drama students. Check out the art show by our SHS art dept. $2 at the door or 5 GPBs. SHS Golden Arrow Singers and Band will be performing at King s Island on May 17 th. Students will be competing against schools from across the United States. After competing, students will enjoy the park while waiting for the awards, rankings, and ratings. Baccalaureate Service will be held Sunday, May 18 th at 2 pm in the auditorium. The public is invited to attend. Rotary Banquet will be held on Monday, May 19 th beginning at 6 pm in the cafeteria, followed by the program at 6:45 in the auditorium. Service in Action Key Club members enjoyed getting their serve on by filling hundreds of Easter eggs for the residents of Miller s Merry Manor annual Easter celebration. How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. ~Anne Frank Senior Art Guild Winners & Participants Pictured are: Page Yates, Addison South, Katie Stark, Kate Hannon, Shanine Pennington, Gabe Bond, Elijah Hollis, Michael Hutchcraft and Brooks Weszely. Come see their artwork and more at the Art Extravaganza on Friday, May 16 th at 7 pm at the SHS auditorium. 2
More Arrow News www.swest.k12.in.us/shs News from the Library Media Center May is here and the push is on to return all those great books checked out over the last few months. Remember, we don t charge fines. We only charge to replace the book if you can t locate it, or it is returned in poor condition. So clean out your lockers, nightstands, front seats, and drop your books by the LMC. Follow us now on Twitter @ArrowsLibrary. See posts about new books, contests, events, and book trailers. Take advantage of this summer and READ FOR FUN! J Mrs. Smith 2014 SHOW YOUR WHEELS SHS CAR SHOW This year s car show enjoyed beautiful weather and good results on the day. Over $1600 was raised. In the Ivy Tech Automotive High School Skills Contest, Brandon Lyke finished 2nd place and Jake Street in 3rd place. Mr. Scott Mumma is their instructor and sponsor. Last chance to get your 2014 yearbook! Don t lose those great memories. Call Mrs. Tracy Greggs before the school year ends to order your 2014 edition. $50.00 3
Gold Pride www.swest.k12.in.us/shs Super Mileage Team Sets American Record Sullivan High School s super mileage team, under the direction of Mr. Small, won the Diesel-Powered Protype category with a score of 1,899.32 miles per gallon. This set a new American fuel efficiency record for the Shell Eco-marathon in the diesel category. Shell is promoting next year s competition by unveiling their new diesel technology fuel along with the American winning and record setting diesel prototype car. The record-setting car is now on display in the Henry Ford Museum in Detroit, MI. Next year s contest will move from Houston to Detroit. Super Mileage Team members are: Nate Barney, Kynon Johnson, Eric Holscher, and Brandon Ravellette. From our SHS Faculty: I love teaching at Sullivan High School because the school spirit is amazing and everyone cares about each other. of the students. I really feel what I do is important to the well- being of students and that I make a difference. Also, young people are so fun and they keep me young! I love that feeling when a student gets excited about reading a great book and wants to talk about it, and seeing their faces light up when new books arrive! we are all on the same p age and we all help each other through the rough times. we truly care about the kids and each other. of the camaraderie between the students, faculty, and staff! of the students... we have the best students! we are a small community and we have the opportunity to know our students lives, where they have been, and be a positive influence to help them get to where they should be going! I love all the great activities we do in Spanish! of the special bonds you make with the students. we don t really h ave problems when you look at the problems of other schools. of the professional and personal support that I feel from others faculty, staff, and students. as a counselor...when a student gets accepted to college or gets that scholarship application done, the looks of excitement on their face is p riceless! The thank you makes it all worth while, plus the staff ROCKS! everyone genuinely works together to help our students succeed and our school p rosper. 4
Sullivan High School once again earned an A as its school letter grade from the Dept. of Education and Southwest School Corporation received an A for the third straight year. SHS ADMINISTRATION Mr. David Springer, Principal Mr. Otto Clements, Athletic Director Mr. David Lisman, Director of Guidance Mrs. Sarah Hannon, Assistant Principal/Dean Mr. Jeff Moore, Dean of Students Mrs. Molly Thompson, Counselor Sullivan High School 902 N. Section St Sullivan, IN 47882 (812) 268-6301 (812) 268-6303 fax www.swest.k12.in.us/shs Follow SHS Athletics on twitter @GoldenArrows1 Be sure to check the SHS website for daily news & updates! TO: Parents and Community Stakeholders Congratulations Class of 2014! We are proud of you!