HUDSON HIGH SCHOOL
Telephone: 518.828.4132
Nero and Loucks named as Valedictorian and Salutatorian at HSHS
Maria Nero daughter of Joan and Carmen Nero of Ancram and Nicholas Loucks, son of Eileen Hotaling of Hudson and Thomas Loucks of Kinderhook have been named the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, at Hudson High School.
Nero is President of the National Honor Society, Vice-President of the Student Council, Vice President of the Varsity Club and a member of SADD. Maria has been active in Junior States of America, Art Club and has played Varsity Softball, Swimming and was the Varsity Soccer Captain.
Miss Nero plans to attend Boston College to study Chemistry.
Loucks is a member of the National Honor Society, “The Owl” School Newspaper. Nick has participated in JV and Varsity Baseball, Varsity Football and Bigger Faster Stronger weightlifting. He has volunteered with the First Reformed Church in Hudson, the Presbyterian Church in Valatie and the Salvation Army. Nick has also tutored classmates in Chemistry, Pre-Calculus and Calculus. He has spent his senior year at the New Visions Math, Engineering, Technology and Science Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Mr. Loucks plans to study civil engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology and open his own engineering firm in the future.
Author Eric Luper Visits HHS Books and Breakfast Club
Hudson High School’s Books and Breakfast Club met with author Eric Luper on Thursday May 5, 2011 during lunch in the High School library. The book club just finished reading Eric Luper’s latest Young Adult novel, Seth Baumgartner's Love Manifesto. Many of the book club members attend the lunch as well as other students who have read Eric’s books and wanted the opportunity to meet and talk with the author.
In an effort to increase recreational reading at Hudson High School; teachers Mrs. Abitabile, Mrs. Near, Mrs. Spensieri, Mrs. Engel and Ms. Roehr started the Books and Breakfast Club. The Books and Breakfast Club met twice a month from 7:15 – 8:00 a.m. to read, share, and discuss some of the newest Young Adult literature published in recent years. Students in grades nine through twelve attended and were active participants in book discussions. Additionally, these bimonthly meetings have worked to improve student-teacher relationships while improving literacy skills.
The Books and Breakfast club would like to take this opportunity to thank Lisa Dolan for arranging Eric Luper’s visit to Hudson High School to help continue to promote literacy in HCSD. We would also like to thank Maria Suttermeier and Lisa Dolan co-chairs of the Hudson Children’s Book Festival for providing lunch during Eric Luper’s visit to Hudson High School. We appreciate the many teachers who have supported the Books and Breakfast Club during the school year.
Summer Freshman Academy
Summer academic academies are made possible through Title III, VI and Title I School Improvement grants. Students entering Kindergarten, transitioning to another building and K – 2 English Language Learners will have an opportunity to meet their principal and a few teachers in readiness for this giant academic and social leap. Students will be engaged in a preview of the curriculum and learn about the school community. This is a valuable experience to help prepare students for the academic and social expectations of the new school.
Freshman Academy (incoming 9th graders) will run for four days ~ August 15-18 from 9:00 to 12:00
Transportation provided by School Improvement grant. Please contact HS Principal, Thomas Gavin, at 828-4360 Ext. 3114 for more information.
Junior Prom Court
King: Patrick LaChance
Queen: Samantha Schertel
First Runner-Up:
Sam Schoep
Jennifer Reinckens
Second Runner-Up:
David Frank
Tyler Dunn
Kristianna Hawver
Meghan Gardner, Miss Hudson
Second from left is Meghan Gardner, Miss Hudson our representative to the Schoolgirl Queen Competition at the Chatham Fair in September 2010.
Bartollotta attends National Young Leaders State Conference
Sarah Bartollotta, daughter of Joanne and Alfred Bartolotta and a freshman at Hudson Senior High School (HSHS) recently attended the National Young Leaders State Conference (NYLC) in Albany.
Sarah was nominated last fall by her teachers Sharon McEnroe and Bruce Buhler to attend as she demonstrates the characteristics of leadership and academics desired for the program.
NYLC provides the scholars with educational experience through an enriching curriculum designed to maximize the student’s potential for academic and personal achievement. Scholars discover how to enhance leadership skills they already possess and, more importantly, learn how to apply those skills in the future.
Sarah said she enjoyed the conference because it was well organized, she met a lot of new people and was able to immediately use the information and skills in her school life at HSHS.
Congratulations Hudson High School students Sarah Nolan and Maria Nero!
The Annual Juried Art Show at the Foundation Gallery in Columbia-Greene Community College will be exhibited from January 26, 2011 through February 25, 2011. Sarah Nolan’s art piece “A Little Opera Goes a Long Way”, graphite on paper (left) was awarded Second Place in the juried art show. Sarah received a monetary award of $100.00. Mr. Gavin, Hudson High Principal, presented the Second Place Art Award to Sarah. Maria Nero (right) stands next her acrylic painting “ The Scandal”. Ms. Albino, Hudson High School Art Teacher submitted the art pieces to this juried art show.
21st Century Afterschool Classes
Beginning February 15th, Hudson High School will be offering 21st Century classes after school from 2:45 - 4:30 p.m. Learn more...
HHS Graduates Return to Talk With Senior Class
From left to right: Ajabree Henderson, Angela
Mathews, Aisia Shackleford, Jenna Turner, Adam Nguyen, Jim Sweet, Amy Bonville, Emily Gaylord, Elyse Reinckens, Chelsea Magliocca, Jordan Smith, Emily Gabriel, Catherine Sundheim, Talib Barksdale, Lindsey Garafalo, Molly Koweek, Stephanie Barone, Kelsey Graziano, Danielle Kitsock, Ed Ham and Will Gaylord
Recently, a group of 2010 graduates returned to Hudson High School to talk with Senior Class members about college life after completing their first semester at their respective colleges and universities. This is an annual event conducted by Mrs. Meghan Abitabile in the Psychology and Sociology classes.
Graduates shared their campus life experiences, professor’s expectations, size and structure of classes, class schedules, workload of classes, advantages to commuting and what it is like to go through the transfer process. The college students talked about what they would do differently and how important their senior year at Hudson High School is to a successful future.
Important Information Regarding the Hudson HS Graduation 2011
THIS IS A VERY BIG DEAL!!
We are taking an informal poll regarding the possibility of changing the date and time of graduation beginning June 2011. We are suggesting graduation be held on Friday evening, June, 24, 2011 starting at 7:00 p.m. instead of the usual Sunday afternoon.
Please email your comments and or ideas to bluehawks2011@yahoo.com as soon as possible or call Hudson High School at 828-4132 ext 3100. This is a very important issue for our graduation and all future graduations. Please take a moment to tell us how you feel about this possible change. Your input is of the utmost importance.
Books and Breakfast Club
In an effort to increase recreational reading, Hudson High School has started the Books and Breakfast Club. Spearheaded by teachers Mrs. Abitabile, Mrs. Near, Mrs. Spensieri, and Ms. Roehr, this club will meet twice a month from 7:15 – 8:00 a.m. to read, share, and discuss some of the newest Young Adult literature published in recent years. All students in grades nine through twelve, as well as faculty members, are encouraged to attend. The funding for the purchase of the book club’s first book, Never Let Me Go, was donated by Hudson City School District’s Principal’s Association.
2010 HHS Craft Fair
On October 12, the Class of 2012 sponsored the 2010 HHS Craft Fair. Below are some of the highlights of the event. The planning for next year's Craft Fair is already in the works so contact Mrs. Genito or Mrs. Pulver, the Class Advisors, to get involved.
