HUDSON HIGH SCHOOL
Telephone: 518.828.4132
Class of 2012 Upcoming Events
Now available is a list of events for the Class of 2012. Class of 2012 Event Schedule.
Regents Examination Schedule for June 2012
The State Education Department has released the schedule for the Regents Examination Schedule for June 2012. Read more...
Final Exam Schedule
AM exams begin at 8:30 a.m.
PM exams begin at 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 13 (AM) – English 9
Wednesday, June 13 (PM) – Global 9
Thursday, June 14 (AM) – English 10
Thursday, June 14 (PM) – Marine Science
Thursday, June 14 (PM) – Food Science
Friday, June 15 (AM) – Integrated Math 1
Friday, June 15 (PM) – Forensics
Monday, June 18 (AM) – Spanish 2
Monday, June 18 (AM) – Spanish 3
Monday, June 18 (PM) – Italian 3
Earth Day clean up with SADD
Members of the Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) celebrated Earth Day by cleaning up the grounds of the high school.
Pictured: Carly Martin, Olivia Williams, Carlie Badon and Mina Anwar. Missing from photo is Katrina Ward. Advisor is Mrs. Zincio.
Juniors Johnson and Zyryi receive "Student Sage" Scholar Award
Thomas W. Gavin, Principal is pleased to announce that Kaitlyn Johnson and Gabrielle Zyryi, juniors at HSHS have received The Sage Colleges’ distinguished designation as a “Student Sage” scholar. Scholars are nominated by their high school guidance counselors and must exemplify Sage’s motto, “To Be, To Know, To Do”. Award winners are guaranteed a scholarship toward tuition at Russell Sage College or Sage College of Albany in recognition of their academic achievements and community involvement.
Colwell and McDonald receive University of Rochester awards
Thomas W. Gavin, Principal of Hudson Senior High School is pleased to announce that McKenzie Colwell and Kevan McDonald have been awarded the University of Rochester Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award and the Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Awards, respectively.
Miss Colwell and Mr. McDonald have the opportunity to apply to the University of Rochester and be considered for scholarships totaling at least $30,000.00 over four years.
The students have met the criteria of high achievement and rigor in humanities-social sciences and science, correspondingly.
Presenting the awards is Principal Thomas W. Gavin to McKenzie and Kevan with Science Teacher and Department Chairperson, Regina Libruk, Guidance Counselor Vernon “Rocky” Payne, Social Studies Teacher and Department Chairperson, Sally Naramore and Guidance Counselor Jay Aronson.
Students study the science behind DNA separation
Students in the Living Environment enrichment class performed DNA separation through gel electrophoresis in their lab. This process separates fragments of DNA based on their size and it is often used in forensic science.
Career Expo
There will be an interactive and innovative exploration of careers for students interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. Read more...
Frank and Kusewich named as Valedictorian and Salutatorian at HSHS
Thomas W. Gavin, Principal of Hudson Senior High School, is pleased to announce the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the Class of 2012
David C. Frank, III, son of Kelly and David Frank of Hudson and Mikala Kusewich, daughter of Alana and Matthew Kusewich of Stottville have been named the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, at Hudson High School.
David is a member of the Student Council and School Board Representative to the Board of Education. He is Vice-President of the Class of 2012 and a member of the National Honor Society, Environmental Club and Enviro-thon Team. David has been active in Varsity track and Varsity cross country.
David volunteered for the Hudson Flag Day Committee 2009 and 2010, the school bloodmobile and Hudson Reads. He was employed as an After School Program Counselor and a Lab Technician for Integrated Tissue Dynamics, Summer 2011.
David received a letter of commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation and is a self-taught pianist.
David plans to attend Cornell University majoring in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Systematics and Biotic Diversity.
Mikala is President of the National Honor Society, Secretary to the Varsity Club, and has participated in Varsity Soccer, Softball and Track.
Mikala is employed at Vasilow’s Confectionary and loves to bake and paint.
She plans to pursue a Doctorate in Pharmacy at the Albany College of Pharmacy.
Junior Prom
On March 17, 2012, Hudson High School held its Junior Prom. Hannah Jepsen, Prom Queen, will represent Hudson High School in the Schoolgirl Queen competition at the Chatham Fair over Labor Day weekend.
Prince Zach Torchia and Princess Morgan Colarusso
Duke Jamie Stevents and Duchess Jessica Keute
King Ryan Moore and Queen Hannah Jepsen
Brooks' Chicken BBQ
There will be a Brooks BBQ event on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. A chicken dinner is $12 and a half chicken is $6. See Penny Schertel, Class Advisor, or any senior class member or the Senior High School Main Office for advance sale tickets.
High School Seniors Nolan and Beecher in Art Show
Congratulations Hudson High School Seniors Sarah Nolan and Ashley Beecher! The students have artwork in the Annual Juried Art Show at the Foundation Gallery in Columbia-Greene Community College. The art compositions will be exhibited from January 24, 2012 through February 24, 2012. Sarah Nolan stands next to her art piece
“Diplomat” graphite on paper and Ashley Beecher’s acrylic painting is titled “Keiko”. The students’ art teacher, Ms. Albino, submitted the pieces to this juried art show.
Blue & Gold Yearbook
The early bird price for the 2012 Yearbook is $45.00. Stop by the main office or order online at: http://jostensyearbooks.com
Hinds Named 2011 Junior Firefighter of the Year
Principal Thomas Gavin congratulates Marcus Hinds on award.
Freshman Marcus Hinds was named 2011 Junior Firefighter of the Year on January 7, 2012 for the J.W. Hoysradt Hose & Chemical Company #8.
National Honor Society holds Annual Christmas Cookie Fundraiser
The National Honor Society held its Annual Christmas Cookie Fund Raiser for the benefit of the Dorothy E. Simon Scholarship. Over 190 platters of cookies were baked and sold.
Gabrielle Zyryi, Kaitlyn Johnson,
Jessica Dauenheimer and Carrie Harring
Bethany Colgrove, Nicholas Ganey,
Kevan McDonald and Padric Drahushuk
Tyler Dunn, Jennifer Reinckens,
Zachary Sohotra and Mohammad Islam
Students model protein synthesis
Mrs. Libruk’s Honor Biology projects that gave a 3-D model of protein synthesis.
Jose Melendez, Jordan Corrigan, Kaitlyn Krein,
Shannon LaChance and Sarah Bartolotta
Shannon LaChance, Sarah Bartolotta, Erica Valentine,
Humaira Khan, Samantha Ganey, Emily Hobson,
Anya Stelcen Oswaldo Rosete-Garcia and Joseph Pomeroy
Emma Hobson, Oswaldo Rosete-Garcia,
Patrick Elliott,
Mohammed Ghani, Dustin Conte, Darren Conte,
William Glasser and Shelby Rideout
Commended Student in the 2012 National Merit® Scholarship Program
Thomas W. Gavin, Principal of Hudson Senior High School announced that David C. Frank, III has been named a Commended Student in the 2012 National Merit® Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, was presented by the principal to this scholastically talented senior.
Pictured left to right are: Thomas W. Gavin, Principal, David C. Frank, III, recipient and his mother, Kelly Frank.
About 34,000 Commended students throughout the nation are being recognized for the exceptional academic promise.
“The young men and women being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” commented a spokesperson for NMSC. “These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success.”
Senior Video: Parents of 2012 Seniors
We are starting to plan the senior video. The earlier we get started the better. If you want your child to be in the video please bring in pictures. We want to include the entire senior class. Please don’t bring a lot of pictures because they all might not be used. Please make sure there is nothing inappropriate. Bring pictures to our class advisor (Mrs. Schertel) at the Hudson High School between the hours of 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Thank you!
The class of 2012!
CONTACT INFORMATION
High School 828-4360- Main Office - 3100
- Thomas Gavin, Principal - 3114
- Antonio W. Abitabile, Associate Principal - 3118
- Guidance Office - 3190
- Nurse’s Office - 3107
- Attendance - 3108