Monthly Newsletter

for Sun Valley High School

November Valley Events

12- PTL Meeting

15,16 & 17– Sr. Variety Show

16– Winter Sports Practice

20– Powder Puff Football

21- Thanksgiving Pep Rally

21– Early Dismissal 10:15 am

22– Turkey Bowl @ Chichester

22 &23– Fall Break; No School

Success in “The Valley”

this issue

Letter from the Principal P.1

Department Notes P.2

PTL P.2

Guidance Report P.3

Marching Band P.4

Freshman Academy P.5

Marine JROTC P.5

Senior Class P.5

Fall Varsity Team Photos P.5

Athletics P.6

Nov 2012

As the holiday season approaches we would like to take time to thank all the parents and students for their efforts in and out of the classroom representing Sun Valley well! We are thankful for our students’ stellar work in the classroom in the first quarter. The students are balancing equations, speaking foreign languages, reading the classics, getting physically fit, making chemicals react, and defining government policy. The seniors have been applying to schools such as Penn State, North Carolina, Temple, Drexel, The Naval Academy, Shippensburg, West Chester, Yale, Pittsburgh, and Penn to name a few. We are thankful for the extracurricular achievements of the Sun Valley students. The band and color guard finished 2nd at the PA Cavalcade of Bands State Championship competition in Hershey. The drum line came in 1st in the state in their division. The fall sports have doubled their combined wins this year. The Volleyball team is the Ches-Mont American champion. Football finished with more wins than the last 3 years combined. They had their first winning season in seven years. The cheerleaders are entering their spirit competition season in hopes of garnering an invitation to states and more trophies for ―The Valley.‖ The booster clubs/associations are back with all teams. The spirit at the events by fans, parents, and students are excellent. We are thankful for all the support. Our extra-curricular clubs are gearing up for victories in their competitions. We are thankful for the service our students provide the community. Our ROTC students can be seen throughout the district volunteering. Our various community service clubs have been

collecting and donating to organizations. Through these events the Sun Valley PRIDE shines bright and we are thankful for all who participate! Before the winter break we will administer

Keystone Exams on December 4th and 6th, be visited

by an astronaut, have a tremendous pep rally and

play the Turkey Bowl versus Chichester. Our band

and chorus will entertain the 4th and 5th grades and

community members. We will be sending packages

to troops, perform a Broadway Cabaret, compete in

robotics, debate, and HI-Q tournaments. The chorus

will be singing at the State Capitol in Harrisburg and

competing in radio holiday song competitions.

Winter athletics will begin and life lessons will be

bountiful.

Have a great Thanksgiving and thank you for

helping us to be a success.

Thankfully,

Pete Donaghy

Accredited by the Middle States Association’s Commission on Secondary Schools

Sun Valley PTL The Sun Valley PTL Craft Fair

was a huge success!

―Crafters‖ from all over the

Delaware County filled the

gym and cafeteria with

displays and crafts for

purchases.

The PTL continues to man

the ticket booths for the Sun

Valley football games.

The PTL meets the 2nd

Monday each month in the

library at 6:30 pm.

Next meetings:

NOVEMBER 12

DECEMBER 10

SCIENCE

The chemistry classes promoted chemistry to the student body by wearing their element t-shirts on Mole Day during National Chemistry week!

This month, the chemistry classes visited the 3M labs for a site tour and exposure to what jobs are available for science students after college. The site tour was conducted by 3M employee and Sun Valley alumnus, Rob Romeo.

Croda, Inc. will be coming to each class and discussing what jobs are available at a specialty chemical company, and they will also demonstrate how to make one of their products and allow the students to help! TV STUDIO

Sun Valley was honored to have Channel 6 ABC of Philadelphia visit our school two times this month. The first time was to see Sun Valley 1994 Alumnus, Dave McKenzie. Dave is 6 ABC's assignment editor. He did a presentation for the TV studio/class students which was featured on the 12:00 news show! The 6 ABC crew was back later in the evening to do a short cover of the Sun Valley football game. "There's that Action News van again!" PSSA PREP

PSSA prep teachers administered the practice SAT tests for students. The testing results will be used to help direct individual instruction and group instruction in the PSSA Prep classes in order to prepare students for the SAT exams. CHORUS

The Choir, under the direction of Mr. David Reimschussel, performed the National Anthem before the West Chester Rustin football game. MATH

This month the Mathematics Department had an in-service on Mathematical Practices aligned with the Common Core High School Mathematics Standards by a professor from the University of Delaware. Our teachers worked on developing lessons which clearly utilized the 8 recommended practices and how to make their students more aware and comfortable with these Practices. WORLD HISTORY

Mr. Moore will be hosting an after-school ―Movie Matinee‖ for his Honors 10th Grade World History students on Wednesday, November 21st. The feature, Martin Luther, follows the information they learned during their studies of the Reformation.

Department Notes

Guidance Report

Seniors

Individual conferences with

seniors continue with over

150 meetings with

counselors to order

transcripts, complete

applications and discuss

post high school plans. The

guidance lab has been

buzzing with a 10 fold

increase in the number of

seniors using the laptops

for college applications and

research.

NAVIANCE: We continue to

encourage students to access

the most powerful tool in

America for post high school

planning.

Over 40 colleges have visited

Sun Valley with over 350 sign

ups for visits by juniors and

seniors

To visit our Guidance Department on the Web

Sun Valley Guidance Department

Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors attended an

important presentation by the Pennsylvania Attorney

General’s Office on November 13th.

Senior Supervisory Special Agent, Mary Pat McCoy,

spoke to the students on “Cyber bullying.” The event

is part of the guidance departments’ on-going efforts

to inform students of the responsibilities that go along

with electronic social networks.

Financial Aid Night

January 14th 6PM

Aid, scholarships and FAFSA information

SAT/ACT Updates Dec. 1 SAT Registration Deadline Nov. 1 Late Registration Nov. 16

Dec. 8 ACT Registration Deadline Nov. 2 Late Registration Nov. 16

College

acceptances are

rolling in and the

wall of stars is

filling up outside

the office.

Seniors and Alumni on

the move since Sept 1:

225 senior applications

& 75+ alumni

applications

And counting...

**SAT/ACT Test Prep FREE through Naviance Method Test Prep

THE AWARD WINNING SUN VALLEY MARCHING VANGUARDS! 2012 MARCHING VANGUARDS

Schedule & Results Chichester Score-75 1st place 3rd place Drum Major Ridley Score- 80.55 1st place High Score Color Guard and Percussion Owen J. Roberts Score- 81.35 1st place High Score Color Guard and Percussion Unionville Score- 88.3 1st place High Score Color Guard Coatesville Score 90.3 1st place High Score Color Guard and Percussion Hatboro-Horsham Score- 89.5 1st place High Score Percussion

2012 Pennsylvania Cavalcade of Bands Championships Hershey, PA

2nd Place High Score Percussion

5th place Color Guard

Our day at State Championships began with a nice little breakfast provided by the band parents, loading the trucks and watching inspirational movie clips. A fire truck escort out of Aston provided by Green-Ridge Fire Company, complete with flashing lights, roaring sirens and hitting all the green lights, gave the kids a special Champion's send-off. The band rehearsed at Central Dauphin High School to keep the drive to a minimum between rehearsal and the big show. The final run through was breathtaking and exciting. The students were confident about what was about to come. A little pizza fueled the band before getting changed and heading to the stadium. After a 15 minute drive, we arrived at the stadium and immediately got to work, warming up in our separate sections, then to meet again for our final "run through" in the parking lot. This was the time for the musicians to play through the show while the color guard perfected their routine. Every section was performing at their best. All that was left was a short walk to the stadium gate. At the gate, the band huddled up, arm in arm, in a circle. Our pre-show "pep talk" morphed over the season into passing around a base-ball that was signed by each and everyone on our team, students and staff. Some students kissed it, some rubbed it on their head for luck, some whispered words of encouragement. After that the students took the field for competition. What an OUTSTANDING performance, filled with true emotions and energy that I had never seen from our group! Tears flowed from their faces and smiles were everywhere. They saved the best one for the end, and they knew it! Mr. Tim Pry Band Director

Freshman Academy

The Sun Valley

Freshman Academy is

currently in the process

of collecting supplies for

our service project on

December 7th.

As part of our service

day, the ninth graders

assemble individual

bags for the homeless

with personalized notes

from the students. The

bags are filled with a

toothbrush, toothpaste

and other supplies. This

year we are looking to

include more items.

We are looking for

donations of combs or

travel size toiletries

(soap, shampoo, etc.).

Please contact:

Ms. Janine Cox

jcox@pdsd.org

if you would like to

assist the freshmen with

their service project.

Freshman Academy Faculty

Aaron Burger Adria Hughes

Amy Caputo Cheryl Wiest

Matt Baldys Lou D’Alonzo

Scott Taylor Monica Diehl

William Stull Daniel Lowe

Janine Cox Kathryn Kinzer

Lauren Schneider Bill Hartwell

Joe Kochersperger Kat Goss

A busy November started off on the 6th as the JROTC Cadets celebrated the 237

th Birthday of the

United States Marine Corps at their annual Marine Corps Ball held at the Redwood Playhouse. This year the Cadets were honored to have Miss Edmiston as their guest of honor and as is tradition the honored guest received the first piece of birthday cake during the formal ceremony. A special part of the evening was the promotion ceremony where Cadets were rewarded for their accomplishments during the first semester of the school year. Veterans Day weekend saw the Cadets honoring those who served by firing a 21 gun salute at the annual Brookhaven Veteran’s Day ceremony, the morning of the10th followed in the afternoon with a honor guard at Monsignor Bonner HS. On the 12

th of

November, the Cadets participated in the annual Veteran’s Day parade in Media. Fifty Cadets took to the streets of Media to show their appreciation for the sacrifices made by all Veterans. The rest of November will be busy as the Cadets will march in the annual Brookhaven Holiday Parade and will play their annual MCJROTC Turkey Bowl. The big push for the Cadets in December will be with the local Marine Corps Reserve unit collecting toys for the annual Toys for Tots program – you can expect to see collection barrels throughout the school beginning after Thanksgiving.

SENIORS

Annual Gift Card Calendar Fundraiser begins! Students will be given information in homeroom. This year each calendar is $5. Students will receive $3 toward their personal account for each calendar sold. This money can go towards prom tickets, Disney trip or unpaid senior dues. See Ms. Deery for more calendars!

November 15th, 16th and 17th – Variety Show dates!

November 20th – Annual Powder Puff Game @ 6pm in the stadium All proceeds will go to Pancreatic Cancer. Hope to see you!

November 30th –Disney Payment #3 Due- $250 & Gift Card Calendar Fundraiser Due!

Discounted Senior Dues ($110) deadline is December7th! Senior Dues will be $130 after that date.

Class of 2013

Fall Sports 2012

“Home of the Vanguards”

CHES-MONT CHAMPIONS

The Sun Valley Lady Vanguards began the 2012-13 season with a nine game winning streak. Led by Lauren Elliott,

Gia DeAngelo, Chelsea Jones and Madison McCunney, the team captured the 2012 Ches-Mont American Championship.

The Lady Vanguards received a ninth seed in the District 1 AAA playoffs and hosted neighboring Penncrest in the first

round. Sun Valley got out to a fast start and swept the Lions 3 games to 0, reaching the “Sweet Sixteen” in Districts.

FALL SPORT SENIORS

Boys’ Soccer: Matt Cioeta, Jason Bush, Skylar Vinson, Evan Jardine

Girls’ Soccer: Shayna Orr, Courtney Hartman, Allie Ferrie, Shannon Murray, Allie Cox, Sara Maldou, Shannon O’Neil, Jordan Baker, Felicia Lorenski, Kelly Donegan

Field Hockey: Jill Andrews, Sarah Bonsall, Jill Johnson, Gab Perry, Dani Savage, Casey O’Hara, Nikole Holland, Becca Boyle, Tristin Tharp

Football: Leon Hunter, Matt Cioeta, Jimmy Rivera, Zavier West, Dan Griffin, Saieed Davis, Blake Bertrand,

Mike Bruton, Ryan France, Camryn Downs, Brian Bowden, Derrick Seng, Kevin McGarvey, Vaughn Fulton

Boys’ Cross Country: Andrew Anthony, Damian Sanbe, Dan Schuster

Girls’ Cross Country: Rachelle Leach, Nicolette Siermine

Girls’ Tennis: Erica Setnick, Melissa Trofa, Becca DiValerio, Gen Mariotti, Grace Perez, Sam Fusco Amber Myers, Anna Claire Armstrong, Joelle Previty, Amanda Robinson, Allison Gasperetti

Volleyball: Gia DeAngelo, Lauren Elliott, Maddy Trofa, Sammi D’Antonio, Alyssa Ruggiero

Cheerleading: Gianna Belgiorno, Diane Moore, Maddy Trofa, Kaitlyn Bowker, Ana Morgan, Amber Koterba, Lauren Donahue

Vanguard Athletic Events

NOVEMBER 2012

2—Football @ Great Valley 7:00

Ice Hockey @ Roman Catholic 7:30

5—JV Football vs Great Valley 3:30

9—Football vs WC East 7:00

Ice Hockey vs OJR/PJP2 6:00

16—Ice Hockey vs Ridley 7:30

21—Ice Hockey @ Garnet Valley 8:45

22—Football Turkey Bowl @ Chichester 10:30 am

24—Wrestling @ Ridley (Scrimmage) 9:00 am

26—Boys’ Basketball vs WC Henderson (Scrimmage)

Mr. Pete Donaghy, Principal

Ms. Rosemary Edmiston, Assistant Principal

Mr. Joel Alutius, Assistant Principal

Mrs. Amy Jenkins, Dean of Students

Sun Valley HS 2881 Pa ncoas t Avenue

As ton Pa 19014

visit us at www.pdsd.org

Volleyball Captures American Division

Championship