Duohui Yan for Science Student of the Month (January)Congratulations to Duohui (Lena) Yan for being selected as the Rotary Student for the month of January in Science. Lena was selected by the LOLHS Science department as the candidate for the Science Student of the Month as she exemplifies excellence in her science classes on many levels. She consistently challenges herself and is the go-to student within the classroom for students that need help; she is extremely generous with her time. She exemplifies leadership and excellence in Science. John Holzworth for Technology & Engineering Student of the Month (March)Congratulations to John Holzworth for being selected by Technology & Engineering Department as the student of the month. John is an integral part of LOLHS' Technology and Engineering department as he is currently enrolled in five of the technology classes setting the standard for other students in the areas of self-discipline, and quality of work. He is also a proud member of the Old Lyme Fire Department. WELL DONE LENA AND JOHN!By Mr. Fisler
In L2 Physics we started unit on circuits recently and students were wondering what goes on inside of a battery to create energy. We went back to chemistry and reviewed reactions that involve the transfer of electrons. Then we built “batteries” out of lemons, a penny and a nail. In order to power an LED bulb, students needed to string together 3 lemon batteries to get enough current to light up a bulb. Alas, we could not charge our iPhone (maybe that needed an apple instead of lemons ? 😊 March has been a busy month for ECOS club!Students completed assembly of bat boxes on March 5, in the wood shop, after TASC proved to be less than adequate to hammer the kits together…ECOS students explored campus for ideal locations for two bat boxes. Key attributes for successful placement is south or south east facing for warmth and at least 10-20 feet high for safety from predators. Bats are important for pest control and for pollination and seed dispersal. Old Lyme Open Space Commission required assistance building a footbridge at a very wet crossing in the Champlain South trail system on March 9. Students helped carry in bridge materials, chose exact placement, and with a little support from the adults, built a sturdy footbridge that will surely be well-used and appreciated. On Saturday, March 16, students volunteered at the O’Niantic 5K, sponsored by the Hartford Marathon. They were busy helping with the Kid’s race and at the finish line, handing out medals to the kids and water to the 5k runners. WAY TO GO WILDCATS!!!The Personal Finance students learned about how to purchase and finance a car from guest speakers Nora Walters and Keith Nye from Reynolds Subaru. Their presentation was followed by Ed Kerrigan who discussed auto insurance. The students also learned about leasing a car and renters insurance from their speakers. The students will use this information to research a car and its financing options. Many thanks to Nora, Keith, and Ed for their informative presentations and time!
On Monday, March 11th the student council hosted their Spring Annual Blood Drive. We collected 22 units and hit our goal of at least 20 units! We would like to thank the students and staff who took time out of their day to donate blood. Also, thank you to the Student Council members for running the sign ups during lunch, bringing in snacks, and volunteering the day of the event. We look forward to hosting our next blood drive in the fall! Daniel Stack, a LOLHS graduate, came in earlier this week to share information about the Airforce with our students during our lunch waves. The next day, he arrived in civilian clothes to speak with some classes and share certificates of appreciation with a select few teachers: Mr. Goss, Mrs. Duhamel and Mr. Rayder. Daniel shared his non-typical journey to becoming a civil engineer- leaving college after his first year and joining the Airforce where, after boot camp, he went to school and is now currently working as a civil engineer. After his brief stay in Old Lyme, he is headed south to continue his work.
LOLHS' Mock Trial is going to the State Finals AGAIN!!! The team did an amazing job at the qualifying rounds on Friday - the judges and attorneys could not stop talking how great they were. They won the quarterfinal trial against Sheehan and the semifinal trial against Stamford. They will be competing against Fairfield-Ludlowe (rematch of last year!) at the state house on March 20. By Dr. Hedwall: Attorney Jim Motes returned to the High School to share, with another Personal and Consumer Law class, the journey he took from his high school to now and included the educational and career path that led him to where he is today - an attorney working at Dolan and Dolan. Attorney Motes also talked about the different laws and the attorneys that handle them, cases he worked on, and working for Dolan and Dolan where he currently handles divorce cases. He also answered student questions including (but not limited to) do you have to major in law (or a related field) in college to become a lawyer? how many chances do you get to pass the bar? is the exam the same in all states? would you want to run your own firm? and how many cases can you handle at one time? Students sincerely appreciated Attorney Motes being in class and finding out about his specialty and the process it takes to become a lawyer. Are you a junior or senior and interested in a Career in the Medical Field? Middlesex Health Shoreline Medical Center in Westbrook is hosting its annual Career Day on Monday, March 25th. Learn about a variety of careers in the health science field from various healthcare professionals, including nurses, physicians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and more! You will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of hands-on experiences throughout the day! Space is limited to 15 students, and it is first come, first served. Please stop by the counseling office and check in with Mrs. Williams-Kahn or Mrs. Houde for a permission slip to join!
Over the past couple of months, the Spanish National Honors Society has been working with Safe Futures of CT to collaborate on a donation project. Safe Futures aims to stops abuse, restore hope, and save lives of those impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and trafficking in southeastern Connecticut; to do so, they need certain products and supplies to distribute out. A large group of the Safe Futures target audience is Spanish-speaking individuals, which was one of the reasons why we believed this cause was something, as a club, that we would like to participate in. As a club, we collected household supplies, along with hygiene/sanitary products to support their efforts and hopefully contribute to the well-being and safety of these victims and families affected by the issues mentioned before. In order to accomplish this donation project, we reached out to classmates, teachers, friends, and family members to contribute to our cause. Additionally, we made posters and school announcements to spread awareness about the donation project and encourage participation throughout the school. The Spanish National Honors Society wants to greatly thank those who participated in this donation drive, for our school has definitely made a difference in the lives of those struggling with violence and abuse, and in the community in general.
Spanish AP Students Engage in Real ConversationsBy Sr. Vázquez Students have been studying and using present subjunctive in different academic scenarios and AP practices. In order to make the practice and usage more memorable, we tried to use it in more spontaneous and authentic contexts outside of the school setting. Students had to create an advertisement requesting some service (like in the old times). Some examples were advertisements seeking roommates, landscapers, piano instructors, dog-walkers, and personal trainers. In the advertisement, students had to write 10 sentences using the subjunctive. We displayed all of the posters in the classroom, and students had to take a piece of paper with the name and number of the person and call him/her requesting information about the responsibilities. The task had all of the components of an interpersonal speaking communication but with more room for improvisation. Spanish NHS' February Guest Speaker: Brynn McGlinchey By Griffin McGlinchey and Sr. Vazquez This past Wednesday, Spanish Honor Society hosted LOLHS graduate Brynn McGlinchey who recently spent a semester in Granada, Spain. Brynn graduated from LOLHS in 2019 and recently graduated from Brown University with a degree in public health. Brynn shared with us her experience as a student studying abroad and some information about the city of Granada, which is located in the south of Spain and known for its diverse culture and architecture which includes the Alhambra, an ancient palace recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Center. She also talked about the importance of learning and exploring new cultures and the different elements of interacting with a new community. One of her more meaningful experiences was volunteering at a nursing home and connecting with older residents of Granada. She encouraged students to study abroad if they get a chance. We were very happy to have Brynn as a guest speaker and wish her the best of luck in the future! LOLHS' Robots Team is competing this weekend in Hartford. Watch from home by accessing the live stream link below.
Congratulations to Brenden Landry!Brendan earned the rank of Eagle Scout! He is the 77th Boy Scout from our Lyme Old Lyme troop to reach the rank of Eagle Scout. Brenden completed a environmental conservation project last summer to finish his Eagle requirements. A group of scouts and other volunteers under Brenden's guidance and direction built two bridges and a walkway in Old Lymes Boggy Hole preserve. WELL DONE BRENDEN!Congratulations to Hoshena GemmeOn Saturday, Hoshena earned the title of New England Girls Wrestling Champion! WAY TO GO HOSHENA! |
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