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Power Clean Nationals
Power Clean Nationals in Las Vegas, Nevada at Bonanza High School Sonny Salazar was a National Runner up with a clean of 215 # in the 123 pound class Ian Sandrey took 4th place with a clean of 225 # in the 152 pound class TJ Pazell was also a National Runner up with a clean of 295 # in the 179 pound class Seth Posey was not able to lift due to his rehab work. Coach Stinson drove the young men down.
Slacklining
On May 1st and 2nd Josh Beaudoin a representative from Gibbon Slackline came to Bayfield High School. Because of a grant, Gibbon’s representatives were able to travel to high schools across Colorado giving free demonstrations to supplement physical education programs. What is slacklining? It is the act of balancing on a narrow piece of webbing stretched between two points and set low to the ground. While it helps us with our breathing techniques, it enhances our natural abilities and not to mention, itʼs a great physical work out. Needless to say, the students had a fabulous time and gained a great deal of confidence during these two days!
Got Rope?
Mrs. Morningstar's outdoor survival skills class at Bayfield Middle School aims to educate students in the basics of outdoor safety and survival. Students learn about basic first aid, water sources and purification, edible plants, fire building, shelters, gear, and how to prepare for spending time in the outdoors.
The class had the opportunity to go to the Cross Bar X Youth Ranch ropes course on May 1st. The high ropes facility has the most number of elements in one location than any other in the state of Colorado. Students participated in various team building activities involving high ropes and low ropes elements. As an added bonus, students were also able to try out the new 800 ft. zip line.
Senior Legacy Day
The Senior Class (2012) left their mark at Bayfield High School yesterday. As their legacy project, the students chose to expand the front patio, leaving a sanctuary for all to enjoy. Despite the anxiety of the sponsors (Jeff Lehnus, Amanda Martin, Derrick Martin, Kathy Neal, & Chantey Webbe), the project came together very nicely. “We are very proud of their efforts; they have left a true legacy”-Webbe. This undertaking would not have been possible without the maintenance department or Southwest AG. THANK YOU for your time and endless support.
Doodle4Google
Doodle 4 Google is a contest where students are invited in the United States to use their artistic talents to think big and redesign Google’s homepage logo for millions to see. This year,Google asked students to exercise their creative imaginations around the theme, "If I could travel in time, I'd visit…" One lucky student artist will see their artwork appear on the Google homepage and take home some cool prizes--and as a special bonus, the winning artwork will appear on a limited edition of Crayola's iconic 64 box and the student's school gets a $50,000 computer upgrade!!! Guess what? Bayfield's own Jimmy Ferguson is a finalist! He needs your vote to win though! Voting starts May 2nd. Go to
http://doodle4google.com
for more information or click
HERE
to cast your vote for Jimmy! Vote every day!
BHS Concert Band Scores Big!
On Wednesday April 25, the BHS Concert Band and Show Choir traveled to Cortez to compete in the CHSAA Southwest Region Large Ensemble Contest.
The Choir was competing for the first time ever, and scored ratings of II (Excellent) from all judges, including sight reading.
They performed James Bond Theme, Can You Feel the Love Tonight, Chopin Prelude, and Baba Yetu.
The Band received ratings of I (superior) from two judges and II from one judge, with a Superior rating for sight reading.
They performed Scenes from a Royal Tapestry and Ireland: Of Legend and Lore.
Celebrating Earth Day
The BHS E.A.R.T.H. club, accompanied by BES student council, planted their annual trees for Earth Day. The goal is to promote respect for life and help conserve the natural world. This year we planted two Snow Spring Crab Apple trees from Native Roots. The kids planted one in the backyard of BES and the other at Bayfield Senior Center. We would like to thank Steve Lerch, Brad Devader, Native Roots, and AJ’s Pizza for making this event a great success! : )
1st at IML
Blane Barnes Freshmen Takes 1st place in the IML Art show with his artistic walnut and deer antler box constructed in Advanced wood-working class.
Bayfield FCCLA Competition
Bayfield FCCLA left for their state competition on Wednesday, April 11th, and returned on Saturday with state champions among them. The Family, Career, Community Leaders of America held the Colorado state competition at the Marriott Tech Center in Denver. The club focuses on teaching family values and community service, and the competitions range from Impromptu Speaking to Fashion Design to Career Investigation. The Bayfield club had competitors in Fashion Construction, Interior Design, and Chapter Showcase Manual.
Sophomore Devin Dexter and junior Shawna Natonabah both competed in the Fashion Construction category. They spent all year working on their projects; a prom dress for Devin and a business outfit for Shawna. The hard work paid off; the girls scored first and second gold! In a competition where a first year competitor rarely places, the girls feel so fortunate to have done so well.
Elena Telep and Tori Gosney, both seniors, competed in Interior Design. Their project involved decorating two rooms on a strict budget, and they received a silver for their work. Margaret Grayson, a sophomore, and Evanne Gutierrez, a freshman, earned a bronze with their Chapter Showcase Manual, also known as the club scrapbook.
Shawna and Devin will be going to Nationals in Orlando, Florida in July.
Winter Ecology Field Trip
Mr. Foster’s and Ms. Sebestyen’s 5th grade classes went on a winter ecology field trip near Lemon Reservoir on the San Juan National Forest and went snowshoeing and built snow shelters. The field trip was led by Gretchen Fitzgerald and Beth Vance, both foresters with the San Juan National Forest and mothers of 5th graders, with the help of three other parent volunteers. The snowshoes were donated by the San Juan Mountain Association, a nonprofit partner of the San Juan National Forest. The classes were split into two groups. One class went snowshoeing into the forest, while the other class learned about snow properties and built snow igloos and snow caves. After lunch, the classes switched activities.
The snowshoe trip involved learning about winter adaptation strategies of trees and wildlife. The students learned about different tree species and how different species have different shade and fire tolerances. They also learned about lichens, cavity nesters and subnivean mammals while they hiked up a mountain and learned to use snowshoes. The snow shelter group dug into the snow and could see the different layers of snow from the different snow storms, including a late January snow storm full of dust. The groups built one traditional snow igloo by making snow blocks and stacking them and they also made a quinzhee, which is a snow cave made from a pile of loose snow. By the end of the day, there was a village of snow shelters and everyone was snow covered and happy.
Bayfield High School finishes in 1st place in district cabinetmaking contest
Bayfield High School hosted the local cabinetmaking challenge against Durango High School in early March. Students join SkillsUSA usually from Career and Technical Education programs such as Carpentry, Auto mechanics, Cabinetmaking, Drafting, Nursing and many more. The judges for the cabinetmaking contest were made up of local contractors and cabinetmakers who gave up a Friday night to help judge the contest. The SkillsUSA organization is a great club for students to join, not only to compete but also to hone skills needed for the industry “Work force ready.” Kenai Duran, a Bayfield High School student, finished in 1st place beating out others in the timed 4 hour event. This year, students had to construct a lap-cornered box with a routed top and bottom. Weston Pribble of Durango High School was able to take 2nd place, and Bayfield High School’s Luke Hedges took 3rd. All 3 competitors will travel to the state level contest in Denver on April 18-20. Wish them luck and skill! For information about SkillsUSA check out the national web site
www.skillsusa.org
A big thanks to the judges: George Philpott - (General contractor) ; Philpott & Hinds Construction; Jim Sims - (General contractor) ; Jim Sims Builder LLC; Troy Dyer - (General contractor) ; Classique Bilt Development & Construction; Jerry Oliver; Hermosa Trim Company 749-TRIM (8746); Rob Middleton. Material Donors: Jim Dixon at ProBuild – Carpentry materials, Kendal Baker and Ed Moony at LaPlata Millworks – Cabinetmaking materials
Knowledge Bowl Teams Continues to Win!
Congratulations to the Bayfield knowledge bowl team for placing first at the Southwest Regional meet on Saturday. They will be going to state in April. Congratulations to the JV team for placing first as well. Thanks to all who helped make this a very successful meet!
BHS Presents: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Please join us at the 2012 Bayfield High School production of the Broadway musical comedy, “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” The play takes a light-hearted, satirical look at Big Business in the 1960s and good ol’ American ingenuity, wrapped around a sweet love story. The play has entertained thousands since its Broadway premiere in 1961. We are lucky to be performing it, right here at BHS.
“How to Succeed” is Directed by Jeff Misener, with Musical Direction by Derek Smith. Nearly 50 students are performing or have assisted with costumes, sets, advertising, music, lighting, or production. It is being produced by BHS in cooperation with BAAM! and the Harris Fund.
This wonderful play will be presented at Bayfield High School on March 16, 17, 22 and 23 at 7 pm nightly. Tickets are $5 for students and $7 for adults. These shows are expected to sell out, so please arrive early or buy tickets through your BHS students.
“How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54t Street, New York, NY 10019. Tel: (212) 541-4684; Fax: (212) 397-4684.
www.MTISHOWS.com
If you are interesting in helping to sponsor this great play, please contact Marian Tone, BAAM! at 970/799-4951.
Velasquez Wins State - Again!!!
Bayfield’s Aaron Velasquez vanquished the only opponent to beat him in the last two years – Alamosa’s Brandon Bertsch – on Saturday at 160 pounds to pick up his second consecutive state championship at the CHSAA Class 3A State Wrestling Championships at the Pepsi Center in Denver. Congratulations Aaron!
Community Strategic Planning in Progress!
One of Several Task Force Discussion Groups
On Saturday, February 11, the Bayfield School District spent its second full community planning day on the School District Strategic Plan. We had an excellent turnout with the return of most of the 50 participants from the January 28th meeting. The entire day was spent defining vision statements and goals for each of the priority areas that had been identified on January 28th. It was determined that our original priority area of “21st Century Skills” would be integrated throughout the other four priority areas.
Committee members were given the opportunity to align with priority areas about which they are most passionate. Four sub-committees, or task forces, were developed to define a Vision Statement for their Priority Area. Each task force will create goals and action steps for their Priority Area, a first draft of which will be presented at a special Board meeting on March 15, at 5:30 p.m. At this meeting , the Board as well as the members from all task force groups will give feedback on action plans. Each task force will utilize this information to create a final action plan to be submitted to the Board at a special Board meeting on April 12th at 5:30 p.m.