December 2005

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK

Important Dates

December Calendar
January Calendar

New program at HCAHS inducts members

Journalism students attend national convention
thanks to Journalism Educators Association

Principal’s List - Honor Roll - Quarter 1

Day of the Dead celebration part of Spanish studies

NASA program kicks off with astronaut at celebration

YEARBOOK PHOTOS
Students who took their yearbook
photos in November during the
original and/or retake photo days
should have their photography packets.
Please send your order form
directly to Lifetouch Photography.
Questions? Call 773.535.5400
x181.

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Are you a college student who would like to earn some extra money? Do you know a college student interested in earning extra money? Do you attend college out of the Chicago area? Would you like to earn some money while you are at home on break?
College students are needed at Harlan Community Academy High School to assist in the AVID tutorial sessions held on Tuesdays and Thursdays during periods 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9. College students are able to choose whichever periods accommodate
their schedules. Training is provided by Chicago Public Schools. Chicago Public Schools requirements include completing an application, a TB test, and a background check and submission of school transcripts. The stipend is $10.00 per hour.
Interested candidates may obtain an application from the Main Office. Contact AVID coordinator Vivian Hapaniewski at 773.535.5400 for more information.
JILG inducts members Jobs for Illinois Graduates teacher Amy Lekan (above) announces the next student’s name during an induction ceremony in the Social Room recently. Below, senior Glenda Scarborough enjoys the festivities following the
induction ceremony. Parents and students alike are
encouraged to contact Lekan at 773.535.5400 x181 for more information pertaining to one of Harlan Community Academy High School’s newest programs.

AVID program looking for a few good college assistants HCAHS Faculty Member and AVID Coordinator by Vivian Hapaniewski
Approximately 40 AVID students participated in the college tour of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois. Upon their arrival at the university, students listened to several presentations given by
university officials. Topics included an introduction to
the types of programs offered at NIU, financial aid
and the CHANCE program. The CHANCE program
provides academic assistance to students
who may not meet NIU's admission requirements.
After lunch, students were taken on a tour of the
university’s campus. Another group of
AVID students toured Chicago State University.
After listening to presentations by the university officials, students were able to tour the campus. Chicago State University has an Upward Bound program for high school students. Students
participate in classes on Saturdays during the school year. During the summer, students participate in a six-week program. Students live on campus for four of those weeks. They attend classes, go on field trips, visit colleges, as well as other activities. There is no charge to participate in the program. Anyone interested in applying for the Upward Bound program
at Chicago State University may pick up an application in the Main Office or contact AVID coordinator. Vivian Hapaniewski at 773.535.5400.
HCAHS Faculty Member and AVID Coordinator
by Vivian Hapaniewski

AVID Col lege Tour
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL
Website: www.csu.edu
Phone: 773.995.2000

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
Website: www.niu.edu
Phone: 815.753.1000

AVID students visit Northern
Illinois, Chicago State
December 2005

Harlan Renaissance 3
Harlan Renaissance Staff Member
by Valerie Isaac

Journalism students from around the country took part in what is known as the National Scolastic Press Association’s National Convention, a four day event filled with a number of exciting sessions all created for perspective young writers, photographers and designers. Over 4000 students from across the United States were accounted for at Chicago’s Hyatt Regency, and among those were Harlan Community Academy High School’s very own journalism
students. Along with journalism teacher Brian Zehr, 14 HCAHS students were awarded scholarships from the Journalism Educator’s Association to attend the convention based upon essays they submitted
weeks before. This opportunity allowed the budding journalists to not only meet other journalism students, but participate in a variety of conference including: creating compelling feature stories and newspaper
design; the positive and negative uses of white space; and developing headlines. Also, students were encouraged to study newspaper or yearbook
topics during the four-day convention. When asked to describe her experience at the conference, journalism
student Lisa Brown, said, “I thought it was very
interesting. I learned stuff I didn’t know before. I had
fun and it was a great experience overall.”
La shunda Williams, another HCAHS journalism student, shared her favorite part of the conference: “I liked when I got all the free stuff. I took like 30 pictures, and I liked the class we had with
Oprah’s representatives. Surely, the journalism convention had proven to be a truly fun and rewarding adventure for some, yet how has it benefited Harlan’s journalism class as a whole?
Journalism teacher, Brian Zehr answered that question by saying, “I now have students who see journalism much larger than a first period class; some even see it as a viable career path.” This convention will be a story written upon the minds of thousands of journalism students for years to come.
After returning from the convention, students have been working feverishly on the 2006 yearbook, the five-week parent newsletters and an impending student newspaper.

 

Senior Class Officers
Arlena Polk
Senior Class President
Jeffery West
Senior Class Vice President
Sharena Woods
Senior Class Secretary
Lashanda Davis
Senior Class Treasurer

Yearbook Photos...
Submit photos for the yearbook @:
https://portal.jostens.com/
login.asp.
User ID:
1072094
Password:
hcahs

Community members may submit
photos from November 1 until
March 1.

Chicago Hyatt Regency site for
national journalism convention,
14 HCAHS students attend
Journalists win JEA scholarships

Above, former HCAHS teacher Dr. Leslie Wilson, Lisa Brown, Valerie Isaac, Akosua Fianko, LaShunda Williams, Artea Grant, Deshemekia Dukes and journalism adviser Brian Zehr smile during a break at the NSPA convention. Below, seniors
Akosua Fianko and Valerie Isaac share their excitement on the CTA Red Line prior to reaching the convention.

4 PRINCIPAL’S LIST
GPA OF 3.5 +
HONOR ROLL
GPA OF 3.0-3.49
Distinctions
PRINCIPAL’S LIST
601
Jeremy Butler
Princess Harris
Anastasia Monroe
Crystal Williams
602
Deron Brize
Erica Collins
Leondria Mahon
603
Darryl Davis
Jenniffer Green
Meesha Love
604
Valerie Isaac
Porche Noble
Ciera Tabb
605
Natasha Booth
Andrea Downs
Julius Marshall
Anna Scrutchions
Stephanie Walker
606
Akosua Fianko
Lamonte Lake
607
Sterling McKinley
608
Michelle Gilliard
HONOR ROLL
601
Javette May
Lauren Perkins
Shania Rogers
Shannon Skinner
603
Deshemekia Dukes
Brian Johnson
604
Megan Allen
Lamar Lake
Matthew Walker
605
Eric Ainsworth
James Hatten
Crystal Young
PRINCIPAL’S LIST
701
Britani Ainsworth
Corey Brown
Courtney Hackler
Kyle Hollis
Kiara Redding
Brittany Riley
Loreal Robertson
702
Rene Jordan
Michell Williams
704
Isaiah Billups
705
Erica Hambrick
Karl Jackson
Samuel Johnson
Christopher Swann
706
Fred McGee
Setrennia Readus
710
Kimyatta Barksdale
HONOR ROLL
701
Shikira Brady
Hernica Jackson
Shawnise Scott
702
Ukiya Henson
Wanakee Trask
703
Shanequa Boyd
Nicholas Hill
Keena Johnson
Ron Jordan
Deja Patterson
Martin Trull
PRINCIPAL’S LIST
801
Jasmine Ainsworth
Nunera Amun
Jasmine Davis
Justin Harvey
Dana Leatherwood
802
Ashley Crawford
Dominique Ingram
Kimberley Johnson
Ashley Peacock
Ariel Thomas
803
Britney Reid
Deja Robinson
805
Brandon Randolph
807
Ashton Irwin
606
Saretta Lewis
Herman Yancey
607
Lisa Brown
Charisse Haynes
608
Ariell Motley
704
Beyunka Hobbs
Brittany Richardson
705
Olutomi Adesanya
Rene Buchanan
Sirseal Gipson
Richard Guss
Jessica Haynes
Rochelle Johnson
Whitney McGhee
Jasmine Walker
706
Ronnie Chester
Jonathan Scrutchens
707
Toiya Benson
Bonnie Owens
Brandy Ross
Patrick Stone
708
Valerie Morris
Dominique Williams
709
Shauntay Cook
Jennifer Gant
Caprice Griffin
Bryant Taylor
710
Quinten Fields
Bobby Haynes
811
Anjuan Kirksey
812
Breanna Young
HONOR ROLL
801
Khalea Parker
Kiara Singleton
Rayshad Terry
Alan Webster
Natasha Wilson
802
Cole Austin
Alexander Luckey
803
Yasmine Harris
Vanzell Jenkins
Keyairra Perkin
Imani Wallace
804
Monique Wareham
Bianca Buice
806
Sharon Anderson
Deanna Deanna
Blair Rupert
Kirshella Sanders
Cassey Thompson
807
India Smith
Shamika Young
808
Brittany Stewart
809
Jelnachea James
810
Deante Davis
Anastacia King
811
Darrice Cartman
Jessica Thompson
812
Antwan Watson
With Honors The following Harlan Community Academy High School students earned the distinction
of Principal’s List or Honor Roll during the first quarter of the school year.
December 2005 Harlan Renaissance 5
PRINCIPAL’S LIST
901
Ahjanai Dancy
Brittany Greer
Brandon McNamera
Rasaan Williams
902
Arica Jackson
Audriana Logan
Shaina Simpson
903
Porsche Green
904
Pauline Lake
Joshua Schaffer
909
Jasmine Rice
910
Michael Boakye
916
Felice Kimbrew
Portia McNeal
Jasmine Singleton
917
Leah Claiborne
HONOR ROLL
901
Jasmine Jefferson
Avery Autumn
Jermaine Parker
Antonio Taylor
902
Kristopher Grant
Theopolis Harris
Dion Jefferson
Tashawna Lewis
Randall Walker
903
Aeriel Nixon
Christa Rupert
904
Jordan Shipp
905
Kiarra Howliett
Ashley Jefferson
Kimyada Robinson
Rhonda Smith
PRINCIPAL’S LIST
001
Charles Aldridge
Taylor Amos
Benita Brown
Eboni Croom
Sakeena Croom
Tyler Davis
Camille Howard
Jamal Johnson
Linita Jones
Lauren King
Dennis Montgomery
Yvonne Pinkston
Miranda Ploss
Curtis Rowe
Shalyn Wilson
906
Tebin Scott
Tangie Strickland
908
Jermaine Dill
Kelli Troupe
909
Iesha Lewis-Barrett
Shaqura Scott
912
Jessica Burks
913
Quincy Jones
Chamara Warren
914
Javon Cloud
Candice Goolsby
Simone Guillory
Heidi Roberts
Beatrice Taylor
Cassie Williams
915
Gavin Billups
Chitarah Price
916
Danielle Barksdale
Whitney Luse
Tamoi Taylor
Monet Washington
917
Deidra Bond
Shawndel Grandberry
Marquita Nichols
Kristina Webb
002
Stephen Gordon
Brittany Greer
Taylor Harris
Tangela Harvey
Luc McAlpin
Ariel Murphy
Tori Oatis
Abriana Robinson
Dillan Ryce
Kendall Thomas
Brianna Washington
PRINCIPAL’S LIST
101
Jacqueline McCune
Shanae Vanmoore
102
Christine Smith
HONOR ROLL
101
Rebekka Henry
Tyehimba Turner
102
Mearia Cartman
Breona Galvin
Raven-Symone Nelson
Olivia Weathers
The Day of the Dead is a
Mexican celebration celebrated
on November 1 and 2 on behalf
of the relatives and friends who
have passed away.
November 1 is the day for
people who have passed away
before they were 18. November
2 is for the people who have died
at the age of 18 or older.
People celebrate the Day
of the Dead in many different
ways. Some people celebrate
with fiestas, gatherings and all
sorts of fun things. People set
up altars in order to pay their
respect to the persons that have
passed away. You can put a lot
of things at the altar. Most
people put things that the person
liked, such as candy, flowers,
toys and food. You can
decorate the altar as you please
because it expresses how you
feel about your loved ones.
In Spanish II with Senora
Gonzalez, that is exactly what we
did.
We set up an altar and let
everyone put a picture of their
deceased loved ones and
something they loved. We took
pride in learning something new
and exciting. Although these
people have passed away their
memories still live on.
This holiday has many
symbols to represent how special
it is. It has a special flower
called cempazuchil (marigold).
People give offerings while celebrating
this holiday.
Another kind of food is
“Pan de Muerto” (Bread of the
Dead). They also make all sort
of things to put as decorations,
one is papel picado (paper flowers).
We have learned so much
about this holiday. You should
never pass by an opportunity to
learn someone else’s culture,
because it could always benefit
you. I will try my best now, to celebrate
this holiday myself on my
own even when I’m out of high
school.
With Honors
PRINCIPAL’S LIST
GPA OF 3.5 +
HONOR ROLL
GPA OF 3.0-3.49
Distinctions
Spanish students celebrate
Day of the Dead holiday
Written by a HCAHS student
in Sr. Gonzalez’ class
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Harlan Renaissance
Harlan Renaissance is produced every five weeks and is intended to inform the greater Harlan Community Academy High
School community—parents, students, faculty members and staff. Ideas, comments or questions should be directed to the
address located on the front page two weeks prior to each progress reporting period. Feel free to contact the adviser via
email at brzehr@cps.k12.il.us or phone at 773.535.5400, ext. 181.
Publisher Dr. Gertrude Hill, Principal
Adviser Brian Zehr
Editor-in-Chief Valencia Topps
HCAHS Faculty Member
Ms. Saundra Brown
Astronaut kicks off Explorer program
Member of:
NASA Explorer Program
NASA Explorer members include:
Cynthia Talbert-Redd,
Team Leader
Science and Special Education
Saundra Brown
Co-Team Leader
Technology and Music
Marcus Ware
JROTC and Mathematics
Calvin Whitelow
Science
Dennis Laurincik
Academic Center Mathematics
Edward Schweitzer
Academic Center Science
Dr. Gertrude J. Hill
Principal
Financial Advisor and Science
Harlan Community Academy High
School continues to provide quality education
to its students via a new program, NASA
Explorer Program, that kicked off December
7 in
the aud
i t o -
r i u m
with a NASA astronaut.
Lt. Col. Gregory Johnson was welcomed
to HCAHS by principal Dr. Gertrude
Hill and other distinguished guests at the
“Experience Learning In A Whole New Light:
A Place For Me At NASA” assembly.
Harlan Community Academy High
School has the unique distinction of being
the only NASA Explorer High School in the
state of Illinois as of this past spring of 2005.
Harlan joins Clara Barton Elementary
School on the 2005 team, Joyce Kilmer Elementary
School on the 2003 team, and
the 2004 team from Dolton School District
148 Harriet Tubman Elementary School.
“Harlan Community Academy is moving
in the direction to present our great student
body with options on which to build a
future,” Co-Team leader Saundra Brown
wrote in a press release.
“He (Johnson) comes to us as a result
of the work of a few teachers, but to the
benefit of all Harlan Community Academy
teachers and students,” Brown added.
On the evening of Wednesday, December
6 a reception was held so that parents
and friends could meet with special
guest astronaut Lt. Col. Gregory Johnson.
After a brief introduction, community
members were given an opportunity to ask
questions about the space program.
Each spring, a three-year partnership
is established between NASA and new
NASA Explorer School teams, consisting of
teachers and education administrators from
diverse communities across the country.
While partnered with NASA, NASA
Explorer School teams will acquire new
teaching resources and technology tools
using NASA's unique content, experts and
other resources -- to provide exciting learning
experiences science, mathematics and
technology for students.
NASA astronaut Lt. Col. Gregory
Johnson speaks to Harlan Community
Academy High School students,
parents, faculty and distinguised guests
during an assembly on December 7.
Johnson was introduced by principal Dr.
Gertrude Hill and other distinguished
guests at the “Experience Learning In
A Whole New Light: A Place For Me At
NASA” assembly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

	CPS Announcements (forwarded from Mrs. S. Brown)
	Freshman Newsletter - Submitted by Ms. S. Quinones
	Harlan Renaissance Parent Newsletter - Week 30 April 2006 - Submitted by Mr. B. Zehr
	Harlan Renaissance Parent Newsletter - Week 25 March 2006 - Submitted by Mr. B. Zehr
	Harlan Calendar - February 2006 - Submitted by Mr. B. Zehr
	Harlan Renaissance Parent Newsletter - Week 20 January 2006 - Submitted by Mr. B. Zehr
	Harlan Renaissance Parent Newsletter - Week 15 December 2005 - Submitted by Mr. B. Zehr
	Harlan is Illinois' only N.A.S.A. Explorer high school  - Submitted by Mrs. S. Brown

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