SRRHS Student Honored for “Why I Love Books”

SRRHS Desktop Publishing-Yearbook student, Hailey Cushenberry, sophomore, was one of eight Verde Valley students honored at the first annual “Why I Love Books” Essay Contest for Students.

The Well Red Coyote sponsored the contest, and over 120 entries were submitted. Two winners for each of the following categories: Grades K-3, Grades 4-5, Grades 6-8, and Grades 9-12, were chosen to receive a $75 cash award and a certificate for their outstanding work at the Sedona Book Festival at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3.

Essays were judged on creativity, passion, expression and language skills. Below is a copy of the winning piece posted on the bookstore’s online site.

Hailey Cushenberry and Joe Neri

Hailey Cushenberry (SRRHS 10th Grade):
Reading has always been a big part of my life, ever since I was a small child. Books dominate my everyday lifestyle to help keep me occupied and imaginative. I think I must have started reading earlier than some people, around first or second grade I had progressed to chapter books. Looking back, I am very glad that I advanced so fast. I think the major reason that I read well and as much as I do is the product of my wonderful father. My dad read to me ever since I could understand words. It was a routine we had and as I got better and could read more and more, the difficulty was increased. It started with him just reading out loud to me. Later, he would pause on a word and make me say it, like a fill in the blank. Soon after, I was reading to him. I think the greatest gift my dad gave me was the ability to read. Such skills have gotten me certificates and recognition from my peers and teachers. Reading enables the imagination and lets you enter unthought of worlds. My free time is filled with stacks of books in a musty library or my own personal bookshelf. The best part of books is discovering new books and rereading old classics. I will always love books, of all kinds, anytime.

Pumpkin Splash at Sedona Community Pool

October 24th, 1 PM * 3 PM
$2 entry fee
Sedona Community Pool

Bring your bathing suit and join your friends at the best pumpkin patch in Sedona. On October 24th the Sedona Community Pool will be home to 120 pumpkins ready for the picking. Out of the water that is! This event is limited to the first 120 participants (pool maximum) and is $2 per person. All non-swimmers must wear a life jacket and be accompanied by an adult in the water. There will be organized games and prizes, pumpkin painting, goodie bags and afterwards everyone participating will be able to take home one pumpkin. The Sedona Community Pool is located at 570 Posse Ground Rd behind West Sedona School. For more information feel free to contact Sedona Parks and Recreation at (928) 282-7098.

Sedona Arts Festival Oct. 10th & 11th

Fall into the arts as the red rocks of Sedona will once again provide the backdrop for the award-winning Sedona Arts Festival taking place on October 10th & 11th, The Festival will showcase over 150 world-class artists and craft persons, continuous live musical entertainment, great food, an extraordinary raffle, the interactive KidZone and as a very special feature this year – the Tony Curtis Art Tent. Yes, THAT Tony Curtis!

The Sedona Arts Festival is recognized as one of the best festivals of its size in the nation and this year’s event will be no exception. The artists have been carefully chosen by an experienced jury to represent a wide variety of mediums and styles of the highest quality including excellence in ceramics, fiber art, jewelry, mixed media, photography, painting, sculpture and wood. Many new artists will be represented alongside the best and brightest from our own community.

“It’s important to us that we support our local artists as well as bringing fresh talent from outside the area to inspire and delight the nearly 5000 visitors we attract each year. I’m very excited about the roster of visual artists we’re showcasing,” explained Executive Director of the not-for-profit Festival, Gayle Taylor. “In addition to keeping the Festival fresh and filled with breath taking art, there will be something for every taste and budget.” Click here for more information.

Big Park’s Spectacular Spaghetti Dinner

Join friends and family at Big Park’s

“Spectacular Spaghetti Dinner”

Tuesday,October 20 5:30-7:00 Big Park Comm School Gym
$5.00 Children $6.00 Adults $20.00 Family of 5

*Student Council Bake Sale
*Taste of Italy Raffle
*Scholastic Book Fair

*60% of every purchase directly supports our school library collection

Sponsored by BP Comm School PTSA and Hilton Sedona Spa & Resort. For more information call 928-301-2814

Signs and Symptoms of H1N1

From Yavapai County Community Health Services

Signs and Symptoms of H1N1, and When to Seek Medical Attention

The signs and symptoms of H1N1 influenza are similar to those for seasonal flu. They include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue.  Vomiting and diarrhea have also been reported in 25 percent of cases.

H1N1 influenza spreads the same way as seasonal flu. Primarily through contact with respiratory droplets, when a person with flu coughs or sneezes on you, or when you touch infected respiratory droplets on yourself, another person, or on an object, and then touch your nose or mouth.  Avoiding others’ coughs and sneezes and washing your hands frequently when in contact with others will help protect you.

“If you have flu like symptoms, you do not necessarily need to go to the emergency room or your doctor’s office, unless you have one of the worrisome symptoms below, or you have a lung, heart, or other disease which makes your immune system weak, like diabetes, cancer, or HIV/AIDS.  If you are unsure, call your doctor before you go.  The best thing to do if you are otherwise healthy is to stay home, rest, drinks lots of fluids, take acetaminophen (Tylenol) for fever and aches, and not be around others who could catch the flu from you,” suggests Dr. Elk, physician for Yavapai County Community Health Services.

Symptoms of flu complications to look for in adults:

• trouble breathing
• pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
• sudden dizziness
• confusion
• severe or persistent vomiting
• if flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worsening cough.

For children, seek medical care if a child has:

• difficulty breathing or is experiencing fast breathing
• bluish or grayish skin color
• severe or persistent vomiting
• not drinking enough fluids
• not waking up or interacting with you
• becomes irritable, such as not wanting to be held

For more information about the H1N1 (Swine) flu, visit www.flu.gov or call 1 (800) CDC-INFO (232-4636) for the most current information about the flu.  For more information about the H1N1 flu in our community and what YCCHS is doing, visit www.yavapaihealth.com or call 928-771-3121.

SRRHS 2009 Yearbook Third In State

…with 48 individual and team reporting awards!

Below are the individual and team reporting results from the Arizona Interscholastic Press Association high school journalism contest held at ASU yesterday. We swept the categories and ended the day with the following scores for our 2009 yearbook, our 2009 newspaper issues, and our 2009 literary magazine.
9 Literary Magazine Awards + 14 Newspaper Awards + 26 Yearbook Awards = 49 Total Awards

Please honor and congratulate Karyl Goldsmith, Geoffrey Worssam, Mal Cooper, and the following students and their families for their stellar work and constant support. They made it happen!

Literary Magazine
-Excellence: Samantha Juda & Jessica Garnello (Typography)
Samantha Juda & Jessica Garnello (Spread Design)

-Superior: Daniel Lehenbauer (Photography)
Calliope Leudeker (Prose – Fiction)

-Honorable Mention: Stephen Herrera (Prose – Fiction)
Kelly Zarcone (Original Artwork)
Tanaya Cencieros (Story Illustration)
Samantha Juda & Jessica Garnello (Infographic)
Petroglyphs (General Excellence – Petroglyphs)

Newspaper
-Excellence: Maggie Spear (Double Truck Layout)
Callie Kittredge (Double Truck Layout)
Brenna Garland (Advertising)
Julia Zimmerman (Review)
Maggie Spear (Single Page Design- Features)

-Superior: Callie Kittredge (Infographic)

-Honorable Mention: Maggie Spear (Column)
Callie Kittredge ( Single Page Design- Features)
Callie Kittredge (Column)
Chloe Marcus (Individual In- Depth Reporting)
The Sting Staff (Team In- Depth Reporting)
Issy DeLuz (Editorial Cartoon)
Samantha Juda & Chris Lloyd (Single Page Design-Sports)
Christian Filardo & Brenna Garland (Team In-Depth Reporting)

Yearbook
-General Excellence: Third Place

-Excellent: Annie Wilson (Academics Spread)
Abby Parrella (People Spread)
Elise Zimmerman (Clubs/Orgs Photo)
Annie Wilson (Student Life Photo)
Elizabeth Lugviel (Graphics)
Annie Wilson (Index)
Elizabeth Lugviel (Student Life Spread)
Elise Zimmerman (Theme Photo)
Staff (Theme)

-Superior: Juliette Friedland (Clubs/Orgs Spread)
Jenny Kitttredge (Sports Spread)
Breanne Haas (Academic Photo)
Annie Wilson (Feature Photo)
Breanne Haas (Student Life Spread)
Breanne Haas and Elizabeth Lugviel (Y18)
Breanne Haas and Elizabeth Lugviel (Graphics)
Breanne Haas, Elizabeth Lugviel, Annie Wilson, and Jenny Kittredge (Advertising Spread)

-Honorable Mention:
Caitlyn Griefenberg (Advertising Spread)
Sammie Knight (Clubs/ Orgs Spread)
Rafielle Regorgo (Sports Action Photo)
Annie Wilson (Clubs/Orgs Photo)
Brenda Molina (Academics Spread)
Breanne Haas (Senior Ad Spread)
Elizabeth Lugviel (Senior Ad Spread)
Breanne Haas and Elizabeth Lugviel (Senior Spread)

Walk-A-Hound, Lose-A-Pound

And Other Parks & Recreation Happenings

All events listed below are described in greater detail on our website.

Only Three Days Left!
Walk-A-Hound, Lose-A-Pound, this Saturday, October 3 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Bring a dog (any breed) and walk or come as you are and check out the great vendor booths and energetic demonstrations! Az Disc dog team, Police dog Joker, Look A Like contests and more. Vendors with dog products, dog obedience, dog health and wellness, dog art- and that’s just for the dogs. Vendors will also be on hand with information for the human counterparts on diet and health and massage! Posse Grounds Park at 525 Posse Ground Road at the ramadas. All dogs must be on leashes. See you there!

October Classes: Tennis, Osteo-Fitness and Fitness for Older Adults with Special Needs. Classes begin this week and next. View more information on the classes and instructors. Days and times vary. You may also call Parks and Recreation to register at 282-7098.

Pumpkin Splash, Saturday, October 24 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m at the Sedona Community Pool. Play games, pick a pumpkin and take home treats and prizes. It’s the best and only pumpkin patch in the Verde Valley. The fee is $2 per person and limited to the first 120 people that show up (no need to pre-register). In case of rainy weather, the event will be moved into the gymnasium at West Sedona School. Call Parks and Recreation the day of the event for any further instructions, 282-7098. All non-swimmers must be accompanied by an adult in the water. All pool rules apply.

Water Aerobics- Our water aerobics program is still going strong. Morning classes are offered Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to -10:00 a.m. at the Villas of Sedona indoor pool (55 Northview Road). Evening classes are offered Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to -7:00 p.m. at the Sedona Community pool (570 Posse Ground Road.) This is the last month the evening class will be held, as the Sedona Community Pool will be closing for the season on October 30. See you in the spring!

Pool- The Sedona Community Pool is open for public swim Tuesday through Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

SRRHS Faculty – Homecoming Lip Synch Video

SRRHS School Portrait Retakes

OCTOBER 2, 2009 – SRRHS School Portrait Retake Day – ONE DAY ONLY

Lifetouch will be here for photo retakes for any student or staff member that misses the first scheduled August 27 and 28 shoots or those that are not satisfied with their portraits. We have scheduled retakes for ONE DAY ONLY in the teachers’ lounge.

The photographers will bring both the senior camera and backdrops and the underclass camera and backdrops on this day.

ALL STAFF AND ALL STUDENTS
Monday ALL STAFF and STUDENTS (portraits + ID cards)
OCTOBER 2, 2009

If any underclass student is unhappy with their purchased packet, they MUST bring the portrait packet with them on this Monday and give it to the photographer to avoid additional charges. Order packets for the Oct. 2 shoot will be distributed during Block 2 on Monday, Sept. 21, and are available in the front office. No student is required to purchase a packet to appear in the yearbook or to receive an ID card.

Seniors are not required to bring money to purchase portraits on Oct. 2. They will receive a proof packet and order form the third week of October and can purchase their portrait choices at that time.

All students MUST get their photos taken by Lifetouch for the yearbook and final issue of The Sting newspaper. We do not accept any outside portraits for this publication and issue. However, seniors may submit other photographer’s work for their graduation program in the spring.

Please contact Maureen Barton with any questions: 204-6762

Homecoming Spaghetti Dinner Sep 25