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National History Day Competition
pictured left to right Michael Lu, Jennifer Wang, Gloria Moon, and Katelyn Lee
On March 18, 2018, 18 students from SHS participated in this year's Nation History Day Competition at the Long Island Regional level. The competition was held at Hofstra University. One team of students won first place in the Group Website category of the competition. The team of four students are Michael Lu, Jennifer Wang, Gloria Moon, and Katelyn Lee. The website they researched and created is "The Draft War: The Conflict, Compromise, and Consequence at Home." This year's National History Day Competition theme was Conflict & Compromise. The team now moves on to the New York State Level Competition which will be held in Cooperstown, NY on April 23, 2018. Winners from that level move on to the final National Level, held in Washington, DC.
There were more than 500 students who entered the Long Island History Day Competition with more than 300 projects. There were 14 high school level Group Websites (there were also Individual Websites). The top 2 high school level Group Websites advanced to NYSHD (New York State History Day).
A link about the competition is nyshistoryday.org.
South High students participated under the guidance of the school History Club advised by Fran Tria and Judy McClellan with additional help provided by librarian Damon Reader.
There were more than 500 students who entered the Long Island History Day Competition with more than 300 projects. There were 14 high school level Group Websites (there were also Individual Websites). The top 2 high school level Group Websites advanced to NYSHD (New York State History Day).
A link about the competition is nyshistoryday.org.
South High students participated under the guidance of the school History Club advised by Fran Tria and Judy McClellan with additional help provided by librarian Damon Reader.
South High Students Are Successful at the Long Island and New York State Science & Engineering Fairs
Congratulations to the below SHS students:
LISEF:
Adrian Chen - 3rd place
Shawn Kang - 3rd place and computer science special award
Kimberly Lu - 3rd place
Cindy Wang - 3rd place and NASA Earth System Science Award
Eric Bae and Asia Zhang - Honorable Mention
Ling Shi - Honorable Mention
Michelle Xing - Honorable Mention and US Stockholm Junior Water Prize regional award
NYSSEF:
Adrian Chen - 3rd place
Shao (Matthew) Chen - 3rd place
Jessica Li Jiang - 2nd place and invitation to International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)
Eric Kuang - 2nd place and alternate for ISEF
Kimberly Lu - 1st place and invitation to ISEF
Michelle Xing - 1st place and invitation to ISEF, Special award for women in geoscience, Sustainability special award
Cindy Wang - Best in fair and invitation to ISEF
LISEF:
Adrian Chen - 3rd place
Shawn Kang - 3rd place and computer science special award
Kimberly Lu - 3rd place
Cindy Wang - 3rd place and NASA Earth System Science Award
Eric Bae and Asia Zhang - Honorable Mention
Ling Shi - Honorable Mention
Michelle Xing - Honorable Mention and US Stockholm Junior Water Prize regional award
NYSSEF:
Adrian Chen - 3rd place
Shao (Matthew) Chen - 3rd place
Jessica Li Jiang - 2nd place and invitation to International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)
Eric Kuang - 2nd place and alternate for ISEF
Kimberly Lu - 1st place and invitation to ISEF
Michelle Xing - 1st place and invitation to ISEF, Special award for women in geoscience, Sustainability special award
Cindy Wang - Best in fair and invitation to ISEF
2018 National Merit Program Finalists
Sixteen South High School students have advanced to Finalists (from Semifinalists) in the prestigious 2018 National Merit Scholarship Competition. They are now among more than 15,000 students who will be considered for some 7,500 Merit Scholarship awards that will be announced in coming months. South High School Finalists are: Devin Chin, Kelley Chiu, Susan Fendt, Jessica Li Jiang, Benjamin Kobliner, Hanxuan Kuang, Zhijian Long, Kimberly Lu, Julian Malater, Adam Sperling, Lynne Xie, Michelle Xing, David Yao, Ann Zhang, Asia Zhang, and Esther Zhu.
PSAT scores for these students were among the highest in the state and their scores on a second examination were as good or better. Having demonstrated exemplary academic performance throughout high school, these students were fully endorsed and recommended by their high school principals. Each student also furnished biographical data and a self-description of interests, activities, accomplishments, and goals.
PSAT scores for these students were among the highest in the state and their scores on a second examination were as good or better. Having demonstrated exemplary academic performance throughout high school, these students were fully endorsed and recommended by their high school principals. Each student also furnished biographical data and a self-description of interests, activities, accomplishments, and goals.
Art Department Newsletter
Glory Chung Selected to All Long Island Field Hockey Second Team
Major CONGRATULATIONS go out to Senior and Captain of the Girl’s Varsity Field Hockey Team, Glory Chung. Glory was the second leading goal scorer in Nassau County this past season. Now she has been chosen by the sports writers at Newsday to be on the second team
ALL LONG ISLAND Field Hockey Team. This is an outstanding achievement. No field hockey player in Great Neck South history has ever achieved an award of this status.
CONGRATULATIONS to our very own GLORY GLORY!
ALL LONG ISLAND Field Hockey Team. This is an outstanding achievement. No field hockey player in Great Neck South history has ever achieved an award of this status.
CONGRATULATIONS to our very own GLORY GLORY!
Community Tree Lighting
Congratulations Dr. Janine Robinson and members of our South High choir that participated in the Holiday Tree Lighting at the Inn at Great Neck. The Holiday Sing-A-Long was much appreciated by those in attendance and the Great Neck Inn. Students and faculty were also interviewed by the Great Neck News to discuss how music and performing impacts their lives.
FBI Bomb Robot and Technicians Visit South High
On Tuesday, December 5th, technicians from the FBI Bomb Squad-NY Division visited the Great Neck South High Robotics classes and Introduction to Engineering classes. The students got a unique first-hand experience about the operations of robotics in the FBI. They were able to see correlations between their custom-built robots in school and this heavy duty robot that is used in many scenarios, including hostage negotiations, surveillance and bomb diffusing. The hands-on demonstration also provided students the opportunity to operate the actual robot. Seen in the picture is South High Principal Dr. Christopher Gitz at the controls with South High students looking on. The South High Robotics program is run through the Great Neck South High School Business/Technology Department.
South High School Students Accept the Northwell Health SPARK! Challenge
Students enrolled in South High’s anatomy and physiology class recently visited the Northwell Health Radiology Department at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park as part of the Spark! Challenge. During their visit, students met with a variety of medical professionals, including radiation therapists, radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, oncology nurses, information technologists, medical physicists, and hospital administrators. The students also received demonstrations of the CT (Computerized Axial Tomography) machines used to create patient images and treatment plans, and the LINAC (Linear Accelerator) machines that deliver radiation treatments. The South High students are now working on an advertisement and informational video about one of the radiology careers to demonstrate what they learned during their visit. These projects will be entered into a contest sponsored by Northwell Health, and all submissions will be presented at a Spark! Challenge celebration event in April at the Cradle of Aviation Museum. The Northwell Health Spark! Challenge introduces high school students to a variety of career paths in health care. More than 700 students across Long Island participate in the program.
Blazing Trails for Autism Run at South High School
Eden II and Genesis Foundation hosted its 9th Annual Blazing Trails for Autism Run at Great Neck South High School this past Saturday, November 18th. Over 500 runner participated including members of the Great Neck South community. South High students volunteered throughout the course handing out water, offering encouragement for runners and providing directions along the course. Proceeds for the run benefit Eden II's Genesis Programs, an agency that provides services and programs for children and adults with autism.
Teen Driving Awareness
Representatives from North Shore University Hospital and Cohens Children's Medical Center met with all 11th grade Health students to present a 2 day program entitled IMPACT TEEN DRIVERS. The first part of the program focused on distracted driving and dealt specifically with texting and driving. The second meeting allowed students the opportunity to"drive" using simulators to create a distracted driving experience. The focus of the workshop was on awareness and prevention.
Red Ribbon Week
South High School's Red Ribbon Week kicked off on Monday with speakers from the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence. The program, hosted by the Health Education Department, South's Peer Drug Educators and the school's library staff presented an overview of drugs with an emphasis on opioids. The program concluded with information about the importance of positive decision-making and healthy coping skills.
2018 Nassau All County Music Festival - Great Neck South High Selectees
Congratulations to all of our students for this honor!
Division IV - Grades 9 & 10
Concert Band Div. 4 Seungju Stella Park, Flute II, 9 Eli Goldberger, Bb Clarinet I, 9 Emily Jung, Bb Clarinet II, 10 Michelle Foo, Oboe I, 10 Christiana Claus, Flute I, 10 Diana Chu, Flute I, 9 Grace Song, Flute II, 9 Christiana Liu, Bb Clarinet I, 10 Rini Lee, Bb Clarinet II, 9 Kathryn Lee, Bb Clarinet II, 9 Choir Div. 4 Shourav Saha, Bass, 10 Theodore Chang, Tenor, 10 Alix Sholomon, Soprano, 10 Arianna Bozac, Alto, 10 Orchestra Div. 4 Margarita Joa, Viola, 10 Ann Zhang, Violin I, 10 Eujin Ra, Violin I, 10 Michael Lu, Violin I, 10 Oliver Lee, Violin I, 10 Jaehyun Kim, Violin I, 10 Yuna Ahn, Violin II, 9 Mia Wang, Violin II, 9 Benjamin Rossen, Fr. Hn II, 10 Thomas Chang, Trumpet II/III, 10 |
Division V - Grades 11 & 12
Concert Band Div. 5 Noah Sheidlower, Trumpet III, 11 Anderson Gu, Alto Sax 1, 11 Ryan Cheng, Bass Clarinet, 11 Mixed Chorus Div. 5 Patrick Shen, Tenor, 12 Justin Lin, Tenor, 12 Women’s Chorus Div. 5 Maggie Roach, Soprano, 11 Ashley Yu, Soprano, 11 Fiona Lyngstad-Hughes, Soprano, 11 Haylie Lempert, Alto, 11 Talia Katz, Soprano, 10 Joyce Lee, Soprano, 11 Susan Fendt, Soprano, 12 Danielle Drucker, Soprano, 11 Bonnie Charles, Alto, 12 Daniella Brancato, Alto, 11 Orchestra Div. 5 Eric Yang, Bb Clarinet I, 11 Emily Huh, Flute II, 11 Asia Zheng, Violin I, 12 Justin Kwong, 11, Cello Nicholas Langel, Cello, 11 Deep Data, Violin II, 11 Kimberly Lu, Viola, 12 |
2017 Siemens Competition Semifinalists
Congratulations to six Great Neck South High School students who have been named Siemens Competition semifinalists! Another incredibly successful year for our research students and program. Kudos to the students and all of the research teachers!
Siemens Competition semifinalists - Shao Chen, Kimberly Lu, Cindy Wang, Ethan Wang, Michelle Xing, Ann Zhang
Siemens Competition semifinalists - Shao Chen, Kimberly Lu, Cindy Wang, Ethan Wang, Michelle Xing, Ann Zhang
2018 NYSBDA High School Honor Concert Band
The William A. Shine Great Neck South High School Performing Arts Department had three students selected as honor band members and one student selected as an alternate to the 2018 NYSBDA (New York State Band Director's Association) High School Honor Concert Band. Congratulations to each of these students for this outstanding accomplishment!
The 2018 NYSBDA Honors Band Conference will be held in Syracuse, New York, on March 2-4, 2018. More than 450 applications were submitted for consideration. From those, 129 were selected for the band with an additional 20 students designated as alternates. Students with the designation “Alternate” will participate only if notified.
We are very proud of these outstanding musicians. South High band students are taught by Mark Boschen and Michael Schwartz. We congratulate the students along with their teachers from our other secondary schools that were also selected this year.
2018 NYSBDA High School Honor Concert Band William A. Shine - Great Neck South High School
Designation, Name, Instrument, Part/Chair (Before Auditions)
Band Member, Eli Goldberger, Clarinet, Clarinet 1
Band Member, Emily Jung, Clarinet, Clarinet 3
Band Member, Ryan Cheng, Bass Clarinet
Alternate, Noah Sheidlower, Trumpet
The 2018 NYSBDA Honors Band Conference will be held in Syracuse, New York, on March 2-4, 2018. More than 450 applications were submitted for consideration. From those, 129 were selected for the band with an additional 20 students designated as alternates. Students with the designation “Alternate” will participate only if notified.
We are very proud of these outstanding musicians. South High band students are taught by Mark Boschen and Michael Schwartz. We congratulate the students along with their teachers from our other secondary schools that were also selected this year.
2018 NYSBDA High School Honor Concert Band William A. Shine - Great Neck South High School
Designation, Name, Instrument, Part/Chair (Before Auditions)
Band Member, Eli Goldberger, Clarinet, Clarinet 1
Band Member, Emily Jung, Clarinet, Clarinet 3
Band Member, Ryan Cheng, Bass Clarinet
Alternate, Noah Sheidlower, Trumpet
Fall Fest and BBQ
Congratulations to South High School students for raising over $2000 for disaster relief.
National Merit Scholarship Commendations
Twenty-six seniors from Great Neck South High School have been named Commended Students in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program (NMSP). To achieve this honor, they placed among the top 50,000 of the more than 1.6 million juniors who took the 2016 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Each Commended Student received a Letter of Commendation in recognition of exceptional academic promise. Although Commended Students do not continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships, some become candidates for scholarships sponsored by corporations and businesses. A NMSP spokesperson said, "The young men and women named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success. They represent a valuable national resource. Recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation."
Commended Students are - Hannah Chang, Katelyn Chang, Shao Chen, Jacob Glueck, Clara Goldberger, Nicole Hu, Times Hwang, Grace Jiang, Jessica Ye Jiang, Shawn Kang, Nurin Keshwani, Daniel Kim, Noah Kniesly, Jenny Li, Derek Lin, Yuhan Liu, Wendy Mo, Alexandra Rigos, Patrick Shen, Michelle Song, Richard Song, Michael Sun, Cindy Wang, Aaron Yam, Ava Zhang, and Michael Zhang.
Commended Students are - Hannah Chang, Katelyn Chang, Shao Chen, Jacob Glueck, Clara Goldberger, Nicole Hu, Times Hwang, Grace Jiang, Jessica Ye Jiang, Shawn Kang, Nurin Keshwani, Daniel Kim, Noah Kniesly, Jenny Li, Derek Lin, Yuhan Liu, Wendy Mo, Alexandra Rigos, Patrick Shen, Michelle Song, Richard Song, Michael Sun, Cindy Wang, Aaron Yam, Ava Zhang, and Michael Zhang.
National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
Eighteen seniors from Great Neck South High School have been named Semifinalists in the prestigious 2018 National Merit Scholarship Competition (NMSC).
Semifinalists - Ryan Chen, Devin Chin, Kelley Chiu, Susan Fendt, Jessica Li Jiang, Benjamin Kobliner, Hanxuan Kuang, Zhijian Long, Kimberly Lu, Julian Malater, Florence Ning, Adam Sperling, Lynne Xie, Michelle Xing, David Yao, Ann Zhang, Asia Zhang, and Esther Zhu.
Additional Information - These Semifinalists are among the 16,000 named nationwide, having scored among the highest in New York State on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), which they took last year. The National Merit Scholarship Program honors individual students who show exceptional academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies. These Semifinalists, who represent less than one percent of seniors in the State, will be identified to colleges and universities in order to increase their educational opportunities. Most Semifinalists will go on to achieve Finalist status in early 2018. Merit Scholarship Winners will be chosen from among the Finalists to receive one or more Merit Scholarship Awards. Awards include: National Merit $2,500 (single-payment scholarships), corporate-sponsored (one-time or renewable four-year awards), and college/university-sponsored (renewable for up to four years). Scholarships are underwritten by NMSC and by some 420 business organizations and higher education institutions.
Semifinalists - Ryan Chen, Devin Chin, Kelley Chiu, Susan Fendt, Jessica Li Jiang, Benjamin Kobliner, Hanxuan Kuang, Zhijian Long, Kimberly Lu, Julian Malater, Florence Ning, Adam Sperling, Lynne Xie, Michelle Xing, David Yao, Ann Zhang, Asia Zhang, and Esther Zhu.
Additional Information - These Semifinalists are among the 16,000 named nationwide, having scored among the highest in New York State on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), which they took last year. The National Merit Scholarship Program honors individual students who show exceptional academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies. These Semifinalists, who represent less than one percent of seniors in the State, will be identified to colleges and universities in order to increase their educational opportunities. Most Semifinalists will go on to achieve Finalist status in early 2018. Merit Scholarship Winners will be chosen from among the Finalists to receive one or more Merit Scholarship Awards. Awards include: National Merit $2,500 (single-payment scholarships), corporate-sponsored (one-time or renewable four-year awards), and college/university-sponsored (renewable for up to four years). Scholarships are underwritten by NMSC and by some 420 business organizations and higher education institutions.
Varsity Field Hockey PINK Game
Congratulations to the Varsity Field Hockey team on their victory over Great Neck North! The final score was Great Neck South 5 – Great Neck North 1. This was their final home game – their Senior game – and their Pink game all rolled into one! Glory Glory Chung scored 4 of the 5 goals. Gracie Tootsie Jiang added a fifth goal. Gracie Tootsie also added 3 assists. Angelina Liu – Alias AJP added 2 assists! Thanks to Dr. Gitz and Mr. Duggan for coming out to support the team. Special thanks to Mr. Casey for always being there!
Way to go GNS Varsity Field Hockey !!!! LOVE these girls!!!!
Way to go GNS Varsity Field Hockey !!!! LOVE these girls!!!!