May 7, 2024
Rogers Heritage High School
Volume I, Issue IV
Appreciating Teachers for More Than a Week Seniors Try Out Grad Speeches Portal
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Phycisal Science teacher Sharon Fanning works hard to ensure proper attendance her class on April 22. Keeping up-todate records is one of the many job requirements for teachers.
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Talon Staff During the first week of May, students and staff will be celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week, which is a week dedicated to showing appreciation to the Heritage Staff for all their hard work, dedication, and impact on the school. “I try to have a connection with my students, but it’s hard sometimes because kids’ situations are really sad, but I try to figure out what’s going on with them. I didn’t plan on becoming a teacher, but when I went to graduate school, I did some teaching to earn money towards tuition and decided that I
liked it. With my dad being a teacher, he was encouraging and happy to see me become a teacher,” said Sharon Fanning, Heritage science teacher. Teacher Appreciation Week is a special week for teachers. It’s a week where you can give gifts or do something generous for your teacher to show how much they mean to you. Some ideas include writing them a nice note or letter to tell them how much you appreciate them, buying them a small gift like a mug, and being on your best behavior. “A teacher I think I have a good connection with and improves my day is Ms. Cervantes because
I like math. Some ways a student shows appreciation to their teacher is to write a letter a card and write about how much they impacted your school year. I do think teacher appreciation week is needed,” said Lamar Perkins (9). However, students aren’t the only ones showing appreciation. During teacher appreciation week, there will be different treats each day for the teachers, including things like a Sonic drink or a homecooked meal for lunch. Although it may not get the recognition it deserves, Teacher Appreciation Week is still viewed as an important part of the Heritage culture.
As the end of the school year approaches, 2024 Seniors have the opportunity to try out and speak for their graduating class. Mary Parker and Chip Greenwell held tryouts at the RHHS library from 4-5 pm on April 16 & 17. Many students presented their speeches and were congratulated for their outstanding accomplishments and struggles that brought them to where they are today. “Lo hice por representar las familias hispanas, para todos quienes no saben muy bien el inglés pero cada día se esfuerzan a emprender” [I did it to represent the Hispanic families, who don’t really know English well, but try their best everyday to learn] said Marjory Valeria Hernandez, an upcoming graduate of HHS. Students and Staff members are beyond excited to find out who will be chosen to congratulate and speak about their experiences on May 17. “I believe that every student has something unique to say about their last 4 years at HHS, I love to hear what their experiences were as well as be able to allow every graduating class to have their own moment with the people they started off with, we have been trying to open up more opportunities for bilingual students to try out because no matter your master in English language is you will always have a story to tell,” said Parker.
HHS Safely Watches Eclipse Castanon
Talon Staff On April 8, Heritage students and faculty gathered outside around the school to watch the solar eclipse, but with that fun came the possibility of inflicting permanent damage to their eyes. To look at the solar eclipse without damaging your eyes, you need glasses specifically made for looking at the eclipse. The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education supplied Heritage High School with eclipse glasses so that students and faculty could enjoy this rare occurrence in the safest manner possible. “It’s pretty cool because we
don’t have to buy our own,” said Nathan Telles (9). Before Heritage High School released students to look at the solar eclipse, students were shown a video showing how to safely look at the solar eclipse and properly wear the eclipse glasses. The video also gave background knowledge about the eclipse. “It makes me feel happy that they supplied us with glasses because it gives people the opportunity to see the solar eclipse,” said Isabella Eck (9). The next solar eclipse that will take place in the United States is in August of 2044, which is why taking this opportunity to view this eclipse was so important to many people.
Heritage Practices Cultural Inclusion
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Students at Heritage admiring the solar eclipse on April 8.
Project Graduation a Success p. 4
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Goodson Leaves Her Mark p. 3
“Just because we qualify for state, doesn’t mean the race is over. It’s only begun.” - Wayne Levering in “Boys Soccer Preps for State” p. 3