The Pulse Post 10/23-10/27
Vol. 3, Issue 12 | October 23rd-27th
Hispanic Heritage Month Overview
McClure Health Science HS organized a variety of welcoming festivities and contests for National Hispanic Heritage Month, which spanned from September 15 to October 15. Events included "Hispanic Spirit Days," during which every student dressed up and displayed flags from various Hispanic nations throughout the school to show their pride in Hispanic cultures.
In addition to these spirited displays, our dedicated students participated in various art and design projects, writing competitions, and quiz bowls, all while celebrating the rich culture of Hispanic heritage. Not to mention our faculty and staff highlights, which allowed individuals to share their unique experiences and information from their Latin countries of origin.
The pinnacle of our festivities was the Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Festival, a gathering open to all students, staff, and their families. This lively event featured a skilled DJ, delectable cuisine, exuberant dancing, and a culminating moment of joy when a piñata was enthusiastically smashed. Students were encouraged to wear traditional heritage attire, further contributing to the celebration of their diverse backgrounds.
AP Student Celebration
We take pride at McClure Health Science High School in recognizing and celebrating our students' remarkable dedication to academic performance. We are thrilled to recognize and award numerous excellent categories of students during this unique event as part of our commitment to cultivating a culture of study and achievement.
AP Scholars
These students have taken the brave step of enrolling in our Advanced Placement (AP) courses in order to challenge themselves. Their dedication to tough schoolwork is truly admirable, and their desire to broaden their knowledge sets a high bar for academic performance.
- Rachel Bacchus
- Ashley Calderon
- Emma Cedillo
- Tracy Do
- Nicole Hernandez
- Tasfia Khondokar
- Ha Lam
- Ariana Mendoza Medrano
- Esmeralda Ochoa-Escobar
- Tiffany Pulley
- Bruke Teshome
- Trinity Vu
- Yadhira Alvarado Zarate
- Nahom Asfaw
- Taurasi Austin
- Jean Flores
- Thony Hernandez
- Cindy Huynh
- Eniola Jaiyesimi
- Ruya Jivani
- Naomi Jones
- Christie Khalil
- Neybi Magana
- Gissel Martinez-Garcia
- Nathan Patma
- Valeria Rodriguez-Serrano
- Nabila Sayeed
- Southida Soulinthong
- Shamira Villarreal
AP Scholars with Honors
In this category, we honor students who not only accepted but also excelled at the demands of AP courses. Their sustained high achievement in difficult coursework marks them as distinguished scholars.
- Kelvin Addo
- Ashantie Bisear
- Angie Rodriguez
- Christian Serrano
- Urith Garcia-Diaz
- Camila Isaza
- Afrin Mou
AP Scholars with Distinction
Our top academic achievers, these students have not only taken numerous AP classes, but have also achieved with outstanding grades. They are shining models of academic achievement because of their dedication, hard effort, and aptitude for advanced learning.
- Tony Ho
- Cristian Jaramillo
- Judy Mammen
- Natasha Sanchez
AP National African American Recognition Award
This award is given in celebration of our African American students' great achievements in the AP program. We appreciate their academic prowess and celebrate the variety and inclusivity that these students bring to the realm of advanced education.
- Alana Rouseau
- Faith Mwangala
- Kelvin Addo
- Naomi Jones
AP National Hispanic American Recognition Award
This award, like the African American Recognition Award, recognizes the outstanding achievements of our Hispanic American students in the AP program. It emphasizes the importance of varied viewpoints in the pursuit of educational success.
- Norma Lux
- Jean Flores
This recognition not only celebrates our students' hard work and achievements, but also highlights our school's commitment to providing a supportive and challenging learning environment. It establishes a high bar for all students to strive for by demonstrating the importance of devotion, diversity, and the quest of knowledge as basic elements of their educational path.
GCPS ParentSquare Resources
GCPS has transitioned from SchoolMessenger to ParentSquare for two-way communication between schools and families, and we encourage all families to download the app and create an account. With its user-friendly interface, ParentSquare offers seamless two-way communication through text, newsletters, posts, emergency alerts, and direct messaging. One of our favorite features is the integrated translation feature, which enables automatic translations for multilingual families.
