Speaker at AHS

On Thursday March 24^th, Mary Beth Tinker from the famous 1^st Amendment case Tinker v. Des Moines visited Alpharetta High School. Tinker v. Des Moines was a case about students being able to protest the Vietnam War by wearing black armbands. She spoke to students in Government, AP Government, and AP US History students, as well as some other students and teachers, about the importance and significance of the case. She also talked about student rights and responsibilities in schools, and about issues concerning students in schools today. Students were also given the opportunity to ask questions about the case and about how it impacted her life.

For the photos below, here are the people:

Standing from left to right:

Sharanya Pillalamarri, Alivia Colon, Alison Hu, Ms. Donnenfeld, Ms. Tinker, Sean Rager, Isa Anthony, Annalisa Canouse, and Ali Balbuena

Students learn about Waste Water Treatment
AHS students went to learn about waste water treatment at the John's Creek Environmental Campus;http://www.fultoncountyga.gov/home-jcec

It is a very environmentally conscious state of the art, water treatment center. All of the treatment is done underground so no bad smells or noise. It also has very beautiful grounds--some HS kids get their prom pics taken there and they have had wedding groups there as well.
Anyway they were the first large water processing plant to use membrane tubes (look like spaghetti) to filter water and these membranes do an amazing job of cleaning.
Students also were told about the waste of using bottled water--that bottled water mostly comes from the tap  and that most water bottles are never recycled, and that our tap water is great! The students received reusable water bottles as they left the tour.

Students using Surfaces at school

Students receiving help for their Surfaces

Alpharetta High Orchestra Achieves High Marks

AHS Orchestras sets the standard for FCS Schools musical accomplishment by their performances at the GMEA, LGPE and Carnegie Hall.

Alpharetta, Ga. The results of the Georgia Music Educators Association District V Large Group Performance Evaluation were recently released. The Alpharetta High School Sinfonia and Symphony Strings all received the highest rating of Superior with Chamber and Philharmonia closely following, both with an Excellent rating. Immediately following the LGPE performance all AHS musicians participated in a music sight-reading evaluation, receiving the highest rating of Superior.

The LGPE program is an evaluation process for musical performance and sight-reading abilities for orchestras and their teachers. The LGPE affords valuable opportunity and motivation for student learning during an extended period of time prior to the event as part of regularly scheduled school work. The judges are recognized authorities in the field of music education and provide a written and/or oral critique.

The success of the LGPE performance was preceded in January by the AHS Symphony Orchestra invitation-only performance at the GMEA In-Service Conference in Athens, where selected orchestras and bands from the entire state performed for the leading music educators in Georgia. The AHS Orchestra will also be performing at Carnegie Hall in New York City on March 25th, 2016.

The Alpharetta High School Orchestras are directed by Mr. Sheldon Fisher.

Pie Day

Thomas Time: Blended learning

Congratulations Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Salutatorian Benjamin Greene Dugger, Dr. Shannon Kersey, Valedictorian Joshua Seides.

 

Valedictorian: Joshua Seides.

Alpharetta High School is pleased to announce Joshua Seides as Valedictorian for the Class of 2016.  Joshua’s transcript is beyond impressive with a cumulative numeric average of 104.979, the inclusion of fifteen Advanced Placement courses, and an almost perfect SAT score of 2370!  As Salutatorian Joshua ranks number 1 out of 531 seniors. 

In addition to Joshua’s wonderful accomplishments in the classroom, he has also exceled in extra-curricular activities. Josh has served as Treasurer, Vice-President, and Executive Council member of the Future Business Leaders of America organization. Other leadership roles include President of the Beta Club, Founder and President of the National Technical Honor Society/Technical Student Association, and Secretary of the National English Honor Society. Josh has participated in MIT’s Launch Entrepreneurship Program and the Duke TIP program. He has published literary writing, played competitive tennis, and worked with Technoacademy all while maintaining his excellent grades! Joshua excels in all of his endeavors. He is a leader, humanitarian, athlete, and entrepreneur!

Salutatorian: Benjamin Greene Dugger.

Alpharetta High School is pleased to announce Benjamin Greene Dugger as Salutatorian for the Class of 2016.  Ben is brilliant, capable and a gifted student who is respected and admired by all who know him.  As Salutatorian Ben ranks number 2 out of 531 seniors.  His highly competitive program of study along with his dedication and commitment have allowed Ben to reach this honor.

Along with his attention to advanced, AP and Honors courses, Ben is Co-President of the Alpharetta High School FBLA, Vice President of the National Spanish Honor Society, Member of the AHS Charter Governance Council as well as a member of the Alpharetta High School Golf Team.  He is a leader in and out of school.  Ben is Senior Patrol Leader in Boy Scouts, OA Troop Representative and Patrol Leader.  Making contributions through scouting as well as his ability to make time to excel in golf make Ben Dugger a highly motivated young man with an excellent future ahead of him.  College decisions are pending further information. but we know wherever college is lucky enough to get him will be

 

 

Forensics class

Students in AHS’ forensic science class performed a blood spatter lab Friday (2/26) outdoors.   They used imitation blood to simulate spatter patterns while walking and running.   They learned that the speed of the person’s gait affects the shape of the spatter markings (more circular or more oval) and that the “spines” extending out from the primary blood drop can tell investigators which way the person is moving.   Mathematical equation(s) can then be used to find the person’s approximate speed.

AHS forensic science is currently in its second year in Fulton County BOE curriculum.   It is a senior elective in which students earn credit towards their science graduation requirement.   Students study a variety of CSI type topics including, but not limited to blood spatter analysis, DNA analysis, fingerprints, hair and fiber evidence, glass, handwriting and document evidence, fire/ arson, firearms/ ballistics, etc.