Voyager Academy High School News, April 29, 2018


GO VIKINGS GO!


GRADUATION TICKETS

Hard to believe, but the time is getting near that our Seniors will be strolling the VAHS hallways for the last time.

Please read thoroughly, and return this form (completed) to Ms. Hendriks by noon of Wednesday, April 25, 2018.

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SENIOR PARENTS: PHOTOS NEEDED FOR GRADUATION CEREMONY

Dear Parents of Seniors,

Please send photos of your graduate to Ms. Kreisman at mkreisman@voyageracademy.net.

The photos will be used for a slideshow movie to be used at the graduation ceremony.  The deadline for photos is May 4, 2018.

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THE AP EXAM SCHEDULE


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HIGH SCHOOL SPRING CHORAL CONCERT

Almost time for the High School Spring Choral Concert featuring Vocal Affinity AND Bull City Lights!

WHEN: Thursday, May 3rd @ 7:00PM
WHERE: Ridgecrest Baptist Church Gym, 1104 Milton Rd, Durham, NC
FREE ADMISSION!
At the end of the concert, join us for Freddy's Frozen Custard Sundae Bar (donations accepted & all proceeds will benefit the HS Choral Arts Program)

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NHS NEWS

NHS held its induction ceremony on Friday April 27th, 2018. Thank you to all the parents and families that came out to help share in this event. We welcomed in thirty-six new members, many from the first ever 10th grade induction class. We also invited our thirty-nine current members to reaffirm their commitment to the NHS. A small reception was held afterwards in the commons where the new members were able to speak with current members and share ideas for new service projects. I would like to send out a special thank you to the NHS officers, Katerina Lamm, Layne Christensen, Devan Desai, and Lama Khachab for all their hard work this year. Also special thanks go out to John Paynter (NHS Senior) for leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance and Abdallah Abumuais (NHS Senior) for presenting in the vice president's absence. It is going to be an exciting time for NHS here at Voyager be sure to watch the website for details.

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AP BIOLOGY AND AP ENV. SCIENCE REVIEW WEBSITE

Calling all AP Bio and APES students….come check out the website created just for you! It is loaded with all sorts of resources from FRQ’s (and answers), practice exams, to Do’s and Don’ts. Be sure to take some time to explore...great for late night cram sessions, group study sessions at Starbucks, or solo study sessions in the comfort of your bed. Check out the website here.

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WANT TO PLAY SOCCER FOR VAHS?

There will be a soccer interest meeting in room E140 on May 23rd at 6 PM. All rising 9th graders are also encouraged to attend. The interest meeting is for both students and parents to discuss the summer conditioning/workout schedule and the expectations for the next fall season. Contact Coach Robinson at crobinson@voyageracademy.net if there are any questions/concerns.

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VARSITY AND JV VOLLEYBALL

There will be an interest meeting Monday 4-30-2018 immediately following dismissal in D125.  Should last 15-30 minutes. Coach Mills and Coach Taylor.

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COME SEE THIS AWESOME MUSICAL EVENT AT VAHS

Thursday, May 3rd,  @11: 30 AM, we will welcome the musical group, "The Beast" to our high school for a special performance, titled, "SANKOFA: African-American Music from Spirituals to Hip-hop. Students will learn elements of Storytelling, Improvisation and Call and Response in American Music. A brilliant mix of TedTalk-style interactive lecture with an exciting live band, SANKOFA educates and entertains. Students will learn about the oral tradition through the West African storyteller/poet known as the Griot; explore coded language in Spirituals; join musicians on stage to discover improvisation in Jazz; learn call and response in Reggae, and party with their teachers to some classic Hip-Hop.

Mr. Robinson will be taking any available donations from our Voyager community to help fund this wonderful event.Please send any willing donations to Voyager Academy High School. Contact me for any questions/concerns @crobinson@voyageracademy.net.


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HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS AUDITIONS FOR 2018-19

High School chorus auditions for the 2018-19 school year will take place on Monday, May 7th, 2-5pm for placement in either Bull City Lights or Vocal Affinity! See attached flyer for all the details.

**NEW ALTERNATE DATE ADDED**
Tuesday, May 8th, 4-5:30pm
Due to Honor Society rehearsal & ceremony at the middle school on Monday...this alternate date has been added as an option for rising 9th graders & only for extenuating circumstances for rising 10th-12th graders...please email Mrs. Hobgood if you have a conflict with Monday & need to attend the alternate day.


Questions?  Contact HS Choral Director Jenny Hobgood: jhobgood@voyageracademy.net

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*SUMMER MUSIC CAMP @ VOYAGER (4TH - 12TH GRADERS)

Register now for Voyager's Carolina Show Choir Camp!
WHEN: Monday June 25-Friday June 29th, 9am-4pm daily with showcase performance on Friday!


For more info., contact HS Choral Director, Jenny Hobgood: jhobgood@voyageracademy.net


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AP HUGE!  

AP Human Geography review sessions will meet from 7:30-8:30am on Wednesdays in room D125. Students are highly encouraged to attend, to increase their chances for a good score on the AP exam!  Questions? Please contact Mr. Mills.

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MORE SENIORS CONTINUE ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC CAREERS AT COLLEGE!

Congratulations to the following Seniors that will be continuing both their academic and athletic careers at the next level.   These 6 seniors were honored Thursday April 26th with a signing celebration and joined Aaron Beasley and Cole Scearce, who signed national letters of intent this fall.

- Morgan Blount - Tennis - Southern Virginia University
- Catlin Leggett - Volleyball - Clark University (Massachusetts)
- Haydn Lyons - Basketball - Hampden Sydney (Virginia)
- Taleik Pratt - Basketball - Lees-McRae College (North Carolina)
- Chase Sykes - Baseball - Brunswick College (North Carolina)
- Kendall Vincent - Barton College (North Carolina)

What a successful year for Voyager over 8% of the senior class is going to participate in college athletics.  With at least 2 athletes that are still considering offers/opportunities to continue their athletic careers at the next level.

Congratulations to the families, student-athletes, coaches and supporters that made this possible.

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VOYAGER ACADEMY MARKETER$ PRODUCE A COMMERCIAL

The Marketeer$ used their knowledge of promotion, and marketing information management, to create a viral marketing campaign for the new Voyager Academy sports field.  


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AP LANGUAGE REVIEW SESSIONS!

The time has come to begin reviewing for the AP Exam being held in mid May. If you were enrolled in Ms. Barber's AP Language and Composition class in the Fall you are invited to join her after school for the following sessions. Attend whatever session would be serve your needs for the length of time you need! If you cannot make a meeting, but want assistance, reach out to Ms. Barber at mbarber@voyageracademy.net.

5/2 (our last session):  Multiple choice practice

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AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT STUDENT HEALTH

As you may or may not be aware, “vaping” and/or "juuling"(the use of E-cigarettes) has become an unhealthy trend among children and young adults, from middle through high school nationwide.  As the safety and health of our students is a top priority at VAHS, all students received a presentation on Feb. 13th about the effects of this unhealthy activity, as well as the Voyager Academy consequences.

To see the presentation that the students received, please click here.  Parents/guardians are encouraged to reinforce this very important message at home.

As always, thank you so much for your continued support.

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FCA

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) meets bright and early on Wednesday mornings before school at 7:30 am in D124. No need to be a Christian, or an Athlete :)  All are welcome!

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DATE
EVENT
May 7-18
May 18
Senior Breakfast at Voyager field, behind MS (rain location is MS gym)
May 21-25
High School Final Exams: EOC/NCFE/CTE
May 25
Last day of VAHS classes
May 29
Graduation Day!

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