May 28, 2007

Boise High Named Among Nation’s Top High Schools for third year!

Congratulations to our JV Boys Lacrosse Champions!

This Week's Calendar:

Boise High Named in Newsweek’s Top High Schools for third year in a row -- Boise and Timberline high schools are listed again, among the best high schools in America . In the May 28, 2007 issue, Newsweek magazine ranks the top high schools in the United States and Boise and Timberline high schools are ranked in the top 1,200. The annual rankings also show Boise and Timberline as Idaho ’s only high schools listed as receiving this national recognition.

Newsweek ranked public high schools throughout the nation according to a ratio of the number of rigorous Advanced Placement and/or International Baccalaureate and/or Cambridge tests taken by all students at a school in 2006 divided by the number of graduating seniors. All of the schools on the list have an index of at least 1.000; they are in the top 5 percent of public schools across the country. The ratio was devised by Washington Post Education Reporter Jay Mathews.

As part of its ranking of 1,200 high schools in the United States , Newsweek magazine listed Boise High School as 496 and Timberline as 1021. Boise High has an AP test ratio to student of 1.879. Timberline has an AP test ratio to student of 1.225. This is the third year in a row Boise High School has been listed in the top 1,200 and the second time Timberline High has been listed.

“The Newsweek ranking serves as a testament to the hard work, dedication, and devotion of our staff members, students, and parents,” said Ken Anderson, principal, Boise High School . The complete Newsweek article and rankings can be found online at http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18757087/site/newsweek/  --excerpt from article by Dan Hollar

Band News--At the band end of the year function, Mr. Smyth presented the following senior awards: Director's Award (awarded to the student who has given the most to the band for the past three years) - Band Council President Jack Relf; Outstanding Jazz Musician - Mark Gehrke; Randall Joseph Branson Award  (named for a former band student who passed away at a young age and awarded to the student who quietly does what is asked)- Jim Schumacher; Outstanding Musician - Ethan Hendrickson; Boise Band Boosters Senior Scholarship -Kristin Robertson. It was announced that Zachariah Clark will be the Drum Major next year and Lyon Anderson was voted Band Council President.  The new Band Booster President, Sarah Taylor, was introduced.  With these new leaders, the band is set to have a great year.—Joni Curry

The following students from Boise High School have been invited to participate in the National Merit Scholarship Selection Process for 2007-08: John Crawford, Ida Fischer, Laura Gilmore, Rachel Harman, Bryson Herrick, Melissa Jensen, Anne Lovelace, Anna Moeller, Jacqueline Sahlberg, Matthew Simpson and Ann Staats.

Lost and found items will be on the table next to the Auditorium so please make sure you check the pile!!

Parents of seniors--You can help by volunteering for the All-Night-Party from 10:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. for check-in and/or for the 1:00-4:00 a.m. shift. Please call 345-9404 or email lynnetto@cableone.net today!

The new Senior Map is done; stop by the Career Center and check it out.

--Sports News--

JV Lacrosse-- Braves are JV Treasure Valley Champions! What a game!! The Braves never trailed during the championship game and squeaked out a 4-3 victory over Centennial.  The defense played big and the offense put enough balls in the net to win.  Centennial has an excellent team…...the Braves just played better.  Next year will be outstanding with the solid foundation and terrific attitude Boise has developed.  Thank you to all the family and friends who supported this terrific season!!—Coach Carley

Varsity Tennis--LAST MINUTE CORRECTION! VARSITY TENNIS BRAVES TOOK 3RD PLACE AT STATE. THEY WERE MISTAKENLY GIVEN 4TH. GO BRAVES!!! --Carol Writer

JV Softball Awards—JV Softball Awards were given out at the banquet last Wednesday.  Congratulations to: MVP--Mia Parret; Outfield-- Amy Wood; Infield--Shaunie Quanstrom; Most Improved--Kayla Shoecraft; Most Inspirational--Grace Relf; and Best Batter @ 420--Mia Parret.—Coach Hensley

Boys Basketball Yard Sale--The yard sale for Boys Basketball is from 8:00 a.m. to about 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 2, in the quad at Boise High.  We could use donations to sell if anyone wants to clean out their house and/or garage and bring them to Boise High.  Coach Daron can pick items up also if necessary. His cell number is 863-1242 for anyone who has donations or questions. 

Boys Basketball Camp starts Tuesday, May 29, and runs through Friday, June 1, from 3:15-6:00 pm.

Softball Players--All uniforms need to be turned in to Coach Heath by Friday, June 1!  Fine cards will be issued on Monday, June 4!

Wrestlers--There will be a mandatory meeting in Room 115 Tuesday, May 29 at 12:20pm.  All students interested in wrestling need to attend.  Bring your lunch to talk about summer workouts, summer camp in Pocatello , fund-raising, and next season.  If you have questions, please see Coach Murray or Coach Rigsby.

Summer Athletic Physicals are Thurs, Aug. 2, Taco Bell Arena – mark your calendars! Boise High boys will be seen at 9:30 am and Boise High girls will be seen at 2:30 pm. An information letter and forms will be sent out in July.  As a reminder, the Idaho High School Athletic Association mandates that any student participating in a school sanctioned sport have a screening physical exam in both the 9th and 11th grades.  Students need to bring a copy of their immunization records to the exam and a $20 check made out to their high school. The entire $20 is donated to the high school athletic training department. Students also have the option of having their physical performed by their primary care physician.

Open Gyms:

·        Girls Basketball—Tuesday, May 29, from 6:00 -7:30pm and Thursday, May 31, from 3:15-5:00pm.

·        Brave Volleyball--Monday nights from 6:00-7:30 pm until school is out.

Summer School applications are available in the counselors’ office.  Come get one soon so that you can get a spot!!  For summer program details go to: http://www.boiseschools.org/summer/index.html

Give your input on textbooks--The Boise School District is adopting textbooks for Spanish 1 and 2, Mathematics 7, and History of Western Civilization. Textbooks will be on public display at the District Services Center , 8169 W. Victory Rd. , Boise , from Mon, May 14 through Fri, June 8. Patron input about these recommendations is welcomed and encouraged. Formal recommendations for textbook adoption will be made to the Board of Trustees on Monday, June 11 at the regular board meeting.

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