5/21/14 Parent Newsletter # 50

Update on Today’s Grad Practice Today’s graduation practice went well! We did find out that some Seniors do not know the

alma mater, so we sent a few home with work to learn this song . We announced the top

four graduates of the Class of 2014 who will speak at graduation. They are the following:

#1 Valedictorian Jared James Reid

#2 Salutatorian Natalie Ann Ivey

#3 Natalie Frances Colebeth Stringer

#4 Jessica Camille Smith

We gave out the following notices/items today:

Sheets to those who still owe fees;

Order cards for Creative Video (if you want to order a video of graduation);

Crafts Photography envelopes with which parents may order pictures of Seniors

receiving their diplomas at Littlejohn. If you place payment in the envelope and

send it back tomorrow with your teen, Crafts will collect them tomorrow, and you

will have officially ordered your picture, or you may drop them by Crafts after

tomorrow;

Academic Honor tassels – students who have these should wear them instead of the

regular cap tassel, unless they have an NHS tassel or an IB tassel;

National Honor Society tassels and stoles;

Coupons for Bed, Bath and Beyond (for those college dorm items);

The next practice is tomorrow at 8:15 at TLH. These practices are required to participate in

commencement. Only I can excuse a student from practices.

Hanna Grad Quintin Payton Signs

with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Quintin Payton

Hanna graduate Quintin Payton signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after a

successfull career with North Carolina State University. In 2013, he was the Pack's

top returning receiver. In 2012, he tallied 798 receiving yards, which was the 14th-

best in school history. He was placed on the midseason `watch' list for the

Biletnikoff Award. He led the team in catches with 51 and in receiving yards with

798. He scored his first career touchdown in the win over South Alabama. He

tallied 129 yards on four receptions in the season opener, which was the highest

receiving-yards output for a Pack player since Owen Spencer's 138-yard game against

Wake Forest on November 13, 2010. Congrats, QP!

More Prom Fun!

Ashley Hartman and Justine Hill

Alexis Harman and Ashley Hartman Joey Benson and Alexis Hartman

Graham Hankins and Lauren McElhannon, Sam Brooks and Melissa Vita, Joey Benson and Alexis

Hartman, and Luke Rhodes and Branigan Bolt

Margaret McElwee, Madison Anderson, Meredith Parker Nate

Bradford, Josiah Cox, Lewis Schenk

TLH Students Honored in

Independent Mail’s Star Student

Program

Thomas Holliday, Rafay Malik, Cole Peeler, And Alexander Geiger

Congratulations to the following juniors for being named finalists in their academic fields in

the Anderson Independent Mail's Star Student program. A special congratulations to Rafay

Malik for being named the Star Student in Science! Students are Thomas Holliday (Math),

Rafay Malik (Science), Cole Peeler (Social Studies), and Alexander Geiger (Arts).

AP U.S. History Students All APUSH students who have NOT turned in their supplemental materials please do so as

soon as possible (to Coach Sheridan).

Last Saturday School – May 24 The last Saturday School is this Saturday, May 24. Students will need to see Ms. Davis before

Thursday to be able to attend this Saturday School.

TLH Wins District Chess Tournament

The TL Hanna Chess Team won the 2014 Anderson School District Five Chess Tournament!

Mosiah Keels won 1st place and was undefeated. Jordan Le won 2nd place, and Ben

Lattimore won 3rd place. Other members of the winning team are as follows: Sean Park,

Marta Zakharchuk, Orlando Speed, and Evan Branyon. Congratulations to these talented

students!

AVCC Fashion Doll Contest Some beautiful outfits were designed by Fashion Design students at Anderson Five Career

Campus for the 2014 Fashion Doll Contest. Approximately six hundred dollars in awards

were given by area Businesses and Community Leaders. The dolls were exhibited at the

Anderson County Museum on Saturday, April 12. The students of Jane Acevedo in Fashion

Design classes designed accessories to coordinate with the clothing and prepared presentation

papers to describe their creations.

TLH students Wendy Saldivar Uribe (L) won 1st Place and Kami

Carr (R) won 2nd Place

TLH student Shivani Desai -- Block 3

winner in Fashion Doll Competition

TLHB Banquet Reminder Band members should remember to send in reservations this week. Freshman will receive

their Block H Certificates. Underclassmen will receive their service pins. Seniors will be

recognized. Officers and awards will be announced. Indoor and Winter Guard will receive

their medals.

Practice SAT/ACT There will be a practice test for the June SAT/ACT test. This will give your teen a chance to go

through a mock test right before the real test. Detailed score reports will be provided to give

students an idea on what to focus on leading up to the test. Students/Parents can register by

calling 1-877-774-7737. The practice SAT will be on May 24 at TLH from 9 – 12:30 and the

practice ACT will be on May 31 from 9 – 12:30 at TLH. The cost is $25.

Varsity Boys Basketball Summer workouts for varsity boys basketball players will begin on June 2. Players should see

Coach Brown or Coach Sheridan for more details. A physical is required to participate.

Graduation Video – Correction Creative Video will also be taping the entire graduation ceremony. They will sell these videos

for $25 (previously advertised as $20). You should pre- order if you want a video. Order

forms will be given to Seniors during the first graduation practice on May 21 and at Littlejohn

the day of graduation. The cost is $25.00 per the graduation card given to seniors.

Senior Graduation Information 2014 We are looking forward to a beautiful graduation at Clemson’s Littlejohn Coliseum on May

24, and we know that you and your teens are excited as well. There are a number of points

that are key to making graduation the DIGNIFIED and happy event that Seniors deserve. Our

goal is to make this a time of respectful celebration so that everyone may have his or her

individual moment to be recognized.

Seniors must attend all three graduation practices – the roll will be checked. NO

EXCEPTIONS! If Seniors are not in attendance at each practice for the entire time, they will

NOT be allowed to take part in graduation. Mrs. Hilton is the only one who can excuse any

absences from practice. Appropriate school dress is expected, and Seniors must wear their

school IDs. No visitors are permitted at practice, including children. We will give out many

important items during practices. Seniors must have their school IDs to receive these.

Practice will last as long as necessary. It all depends on the behavior of Seniors. If we get

cooperation from the senior class, we can be finished by about 11:00 at Hanna. Another

school follows us at Littlejohn on Friday, May 23, so we must be out on time. Being tardy to

practice will just prolong the length of practice for the others. Please note that having to go to

work is not an acceptable excuse to leave practice early.

Some Seniors will have to clear obligations with various teachers before you can get your

diploma. Names of those who have outstanding fees will be called out each day of practice. If

any Senior does not clear all obligations by Tuesday, May 20 at 8:15 AM, his/her diploma will

be removed from the diploma cover and held in the office until all monies are paid. There

will be long lines at that time, so clear fees EARLY! Also, don’t forget that we have practice

on May 21 and 22 at TLH, May 23 at Littlejohn, and GRADUATION on the 24th.

Graduation ceremonies begin at 7:00 p.m. - whether or not any Senior is missing. For

graduation, all Seniors need to report to the ballroom area of the South Colonnade of

Littlejohn Coliseum NO LATER THAN 6:00! Traffic will be very congested, so Seniors need to

plan to ARRIVE EARLY. They should be sure to bring caps, gowns, and tassels. Seniors must

be dressed appropriately for graduation. Anyone dressed inappropriately will not be allowed

to march. Those not allowed to march have to pick up their diplomas at the school on

Monday, May 26.

Appropriate dress is:

Men – dark trousers (navy or black) ABSOLUTELY NO JEANS; dark dress shoes, dark socks,

white shirts, dark necktie or bowtie, cap, gown, tassel

Women – black dresses or black dress pants and black blouse, black low-heeled shoes, cap,

gown, and tassel. Absolutely no flip-flops of any kind!

As we will practice, graduates will enter through the tunnel on the floor of the Coliseum in

two lines. Seniors should remember that if they are in the right line, they will line up in

regular numerical order (lowest to highest, i.e. 1-15) for each row. If they are in the LEFT

LINE, they should line up HIGHEST TO LOWEST (i.e. 30-16) for each row before they enter.

At the end of the ceremony, Junior Marshals will lead you out, starting with the first row, just

as they did at the Awards Night.

***It is imperative to let family and friends know that it is our desire that the graduation

ceremony be one that is dignified and appropriate as we honor our Seniors. We respectfully

request that those who are invited to this ceremony refrain from outbursts, use of

noisemakers, and any other activities that may disrupt the ceremony. Applause is the only

acceptable acknowledgement of our graduates. Each year, we have individuals and sometime

entire families removed by law enforcement because of the disruptive celebrations that take

place. We will have officers in place to handle unruly guests.

Crafts Photography will be taking photographs of those who purchase the service ahead of

time. Flyers will be given out at practice if parents want to purchase pictures of their teens

receiving a diploma.

Creative Video will also be taping the entire graduation ceremony. They will sell these videos

for $20. You should pre-order if you want a video. Order forms will be given to Seniors

during the first graduation practice and at Littlejohn the day of graduation.

Key Dates and Times:

Practice 1: May 21 at 8:15 am in TLH Mall

Practice 2: May 22 at 8:15 am in TLH Mall

Practice 3: May 23 at 1:15 pm at Littlejohn Coliseum (meet in South Collonnade)

Graduation: May 24 – Be in line by 6:00 pm – Check in tables in South Collonnade. We will

pull diplomas of any Senior not present at this time).

Future Champions Football Camp &

Spring Scrimmage Sat. May 31

Future Champions Football Camp 10am-2pm Spring Scrimmage

3:00-4:30; Camp participants receive a Camp T-shirt and Meal --

Camp fee $25. Make checks payable to T.L. Hanna

Contact Beth Hughes 260-5140 to Pre-Register

**Towel Scrimmage-Donation of a new or slightly used towel to the

Program will be greatly appreciated**

College Acceptance Wall First Name Last Name College

Anthony Aleruchi University of South Carolina

Anthony Aleruchi High Point University

Ryan Michael Ashley The Citadel

Ryan Michael Ashley Norwich University

Ryan Michael Ashley

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical

University

Ryan Michael Ashley West Point

Nicholas Garren Bailey TriCounty Technical College

Caitlyn E. Bannister North Greenville University

Lauren A. Baroni Anderson University

Lauren A. Baroni Winthrop University

Matthew M. Blakesley Evergreen State College

Matthew M. Blakesley The Citadel

Matthew M. Blakesley George Mason University

Matthew M. Blakesley

University of North Carolina -

Asheville

Meagan Blakesley University of South Carolina

Meagan Blakesley University of Michigan

Meagan Blakesley Indiana University

Meagan Blakesley Clemson University

Matthew Blakesley University of South Carolina

Branigan D. Bolt Clemson University

Branigan D. Bolt Anderson University

Courtney N. Bradley University of South Carolina

Upstate

Courtney N. Bradley Coastal Carolina University

Courtney N. Bradley Clemson University

Courtney N. Bradley South Carolina State University

Daniel J. Brown Coastal Carolina University

Andrea Brown Erskine College

Andrea Brown Lander University

Andrea Brown Anderson University

Christian Brown Howard University

Christian Brown The University of Georgia

Christian Brown University of South Carolina

Kierra Brownlee South Carolina State University

Bryant Scott Cheek Limestone College

Matthew G. Costanzo William Paterson University

Matthew G. Costanzo Coastal Carolina University

Matthew G. Costanzo Montclair State University

Neal R. Darby Johnson & Wales University

Dallas B. Davenport Winthrop University

Dallas B. Davenport Lander University

Dallas B. Davenport Anderson University

Shivani Ketan Desai Tri County Technical College

Laura P. Finley Clemson University

Laura P. Finley The University of Alabama

Aaron Frialde Tri County Technical College

Jonnathan Giraldo Clemson University

Kyisha Michelle Greer Winthrop University

Kyisha Michelle Greer South Carolina State University

Kyisha Michelle Greer Charleston Southern University

Kyisha Michelle Greer Southern Wesleyan University

Michael Guinn Marshall University

Sally Jackson Hancock Converse College

Sally Jackson Hancock The University of Mississippi

Sarah Parker Hearn Clemson University

Sarah Parker Hearn College of Charleston

Sarah Parker Hearn Anderson University

Ashton C. Henderson The University of Alabama

Ashton C. Henderson The University of Mississippi

Ashton Henderson University of South Carolina

Justine Nicole Hill Winthrop University

Nyeisha C. Humphrey Winthrop University

Nyeisha C. Humphrey Charleston Southern University

Nyeisha C. Humphrey

Upstate - University of South

Carolina

Nyeisha C. Humphrey Western Carolina University

Nyeisha C. Humphrey

North Carolina Central

University

Nyeisha C. Humphrey College of Charleston

Nyeisha Humphrey Clemson University

Nyeisha Humphrey University of South Carolina

Alexis Brianna Hunter Anderson University

Jacob Jansen Concordia University Chicago

Kristen Brook Johnson Southern Wesleyan University

Kristen Brook Johnson Anderson University

Marquise Jones Southern Wesleyan University

Lauren Elizabeth Kappler Anderson University

Bailey Marie Kappler Clemson University

Bailey Marie Kappler Lander University

Lauren E. Kappler Lander University

Hunter King St. Andrews University

Kathleen E. Langbehn Colorado Christian University

Kathleen E. Langbehn

University of Colorado

Colorado Springs

Kathleen E. Langbehn

University of Colorado

Boulder

David Karl Langbehn Clemson University

David Karl Langbehn The University of Iowa

Imani Letman Claflin University

Samantha Lewis South Carolina State University

Samantha Lewis Gardner-Webb University

Samantha Lewis Coker College

Breshanae D. Lewis

University of South Carolina

Upstate

Smantha Lewis Mars Hill University

Samantha D. Lewis

University of South Carolina

Upstate

Daniel Parks Lockwood Southern Wesleyan University

Jordan J. Logue Purdue University

Molly Malone University of South Carolina

Chancey O. Mansel Greenville Technical College

Chancey O. Mansel TriCounty Technical College

Adison Hope Markley Clemson University

Adison Hope Markley Presbyterian College

Adison Hope Markley The University of Alabama

Adison Hope Markley Winthrop University

Sarah Martin Clemson University

Sarah Martin University of South Carolina

Conner Martin TriCounty Technical College

Lauren Paige McElhannon Winthrop University

Logan Mower Clemson University

Sarah Elizabeth Nash Vanderbilt University

Jaleen Postell Limestone College

Samuel Paul Reinert University of Pittsburgh

Samuel Paul Reinert Presbtyerian College

Samuel Paul Reinert Clemson University

Samuel Paul Reinert

Clemson University - Honors

College

Ellis Rogers University of South Carolina

Andrew David Samstag

Clemson Calhoun Honors

College

Andrew David Samstag Clemson University

Andrew David Samstag University of South Carolina

Andrew David Samstag Auburn University

Sydney Keishu Sato The University of Alabama

Austin Matthew Skelton Lander University

Austin Matthew Skelton Anderson University

Emily Kate Stafford The University of Oklahoma

Emily Kate Stafford The University of Utah

Emily Kate Stafford Florida State University

Margaret Stoddard Clemson University

Natalie Stringer Clemson

Mattie Leigh Stroud Winthrop University

Madison Keely Swint Lander University

Rashaan S. Thomas TriCounty Technical College

Christopher R. Vita Charleston Southern University

Melissa Jean Vita Winthrop University

Melissa Jean Vita Anderson University

Melissa Jean Vita Coastal Carolina University

Melissa Jean Vita

Savannah College of Art and

Design

Dalton Wanser Erskine

Demarese D. Washington Francis Marion University

Danarius L. Watts Gardner-Webb University

Danarius L. Watts Anderson University

Danarius L. Watts University of South Carolina

Danarius Watts University of South Carolina

Andrew Wilson University of South Carolina

Andrew Wilson NC State University

Andrew Wilson Clemson University

Madison Winstead University of Kentucky

Madison Winstead Auburn University

Madison Winstead University of South Carolina

Tyler Lee Woodall Anderson University

Tyler Lee Woodall Clemson University

Briana Francis Woodbury Winthrop University

Briana Francis Woodbury Coastal Carolina University

Ashley Morgan Wooles Winthrop University

Ashley Morgan Wooles Western Carolina University

Ashley Morgan Wooles East Carolina University

Joseph Allen Young Embry-Riddle Aeronautical

University

Joseph Allen Young University of South Carolina

Joseph Allen Young The Citadel

TLH 2013-2014 Calendar

May 21 (W) IB French Papers 1 & 2

(am)

English 1 EOC B Day

Graduation Practice @ TLH at 8:15 am

May 22 (Th) Band Banquet @ 7:15 pm in mall

IB Spanish Paper 1 (pm)

EOC Makeup Tests

Graduation Practice @ TLH @ 8:15 am

Senior Report Cards

Issued at Graduation

Practice

Band Banquet @ 7:15 pm in TLH mall

London Trip

Informational Meeting

@ Anderson Co. Library @ 5:30 pm

May 23 (F) SAT Late Registration

Deadline for 6/7 SAT

Register at http://sat.collegeboard.org/home

IB Spanish Paper 2 (am)

Make-up Psychology

(am)

EOC Makeup Tests

Graduation Practice @ 1:30 pm (be in line by 1:15 pm) at

Littlejohn Coliseum

Underclass Exams Blocks 3, 4 (B Day)

May 24 (Sa) Graduation @ Littlejohn Coliseum, Clemson @ 7:00

pm; Seniors must be in line at the South

Collonade by 6:00 pm.

May 26 (M) Memorial Day Holiday

May 27-30

(Tu,W, Th, F)

Summer School

Registration for Seniors

May 27 (Tu) Underclass Exams Blocks 1 & 2(A Day)

May 28 (W) Underclass Exams Blocks 1 & 2 (B Day)

May 29 (Th) Underclass Exams Blocks 3 & 4 (A Day)

May 30 (F) Underclass Exams Block 3 & 4 (B Day)

June 2 (M) Exam Makeup Day Half-Day; Dismissal at 11:40 am

June 3 (Tu) Exam Makeup Day Half-Day; Dismissal at 11:40 am

June 4 (W) Exam Makeup Day Half-Day; Dismissal at 11:40 am

June 4-5 Summer School

Registration for

Underclassmen

June 5 (Th) Last Day for Teachers

June 7 (Sa) SAT Not given at TLH

June 14 (Sa) ACT @ Westside

July 15 (Tu) Summer HSAP

July 16 (W) Summer HSAP

July 17 (Th) Summer HSAP