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What's New at HHS
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Student Videos and Photographs Wanted
Click here to read more about some opportunities for students with creativity, imagination and a camera.....
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A Great Benefit for St. Judes Research Hospital!!
The NM OFF ROAD LEAGUE presents The OFF ROAD GATHERING 2008 at Sandia Motor Speedway. Saturday and Sunday, March 29th and 30th>>>>
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WINTER BALL 2008 Rocks!!
Saturday night, February 9, Highland's gym was transformed into a huge bathtub for the annual Winter Ball dance!!! Rubber ducks were everywhere as the students danced the night away!!!
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Highland and Hillary!!!
Hillary Clinton made a high-energy pitch for caucus votes in New Mexico on Saturday night, laying out her vision of big changes in America to an amped-up crowd of 3,000-plus packed into the gym at Albuquerque's Highland High School.
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Group Seeks to Empower Youth With Information About Violence Prevention
Because of the incredible impact Highland High School's Empower Group has had on a local and national level, many schools have expressed an interest in starting their own chapter. Click here to learn how you can be a part of this....
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Highland Students Represent!!!
2 of Highland's students, Joshua Grindstaff, 11th grade, and Robin Waatsa, 12th grade, recently attended the annual "Grants to Reduce Alcohol Abuse" conference at the Hyatt. They did a presentation in front of about 400 educational professionals from all over the US. The students talked about the Crossroads program and how much it has changed their lives. These 2 students represented all APS schools and they did an exceptional job. They received numerous compliments from the conference participants!!
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Former Hornet Exchange Student Honored!!
Tornke Zurabashvili, an exchange student at Highland last year from the republic of Georgia. was elected a leader of the future by Bentley College because of his leadership qualities, community spirit, grades and proven ability to lead. Tomorrow25 is an annual program which selects the world's most outstanding juniors. He chose to represent Highland High School for this honor.
As a winner, he attended Bentley leadership forum(Boston) where he had an opportunity to meet other winners, highranking officials and business leaders from around the world.
He also was a recipient of the President's Volunteer Service Award and a winner of the essay contest for Close Up Foundation. As a winner he attended a week long educational conference on Capitoll Hill in Washington D.C.
Tornike (Tony) wrote to the administration at Highland to let us know that he shares this honor with the American school that helped him so much and did not want Highland to go unrecoginized. He wanted to tell all of the Highland community thanks and in his own words, "....I want to tell all highlander that they are the best!"
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WE THE PEOPLE are STATE CHAMPIONS!!
Highland's We The People delivered the State Championship Trophy to the Principal after taking a resounding victory in Santa Fe.
Next for this incredible group of students in WTP Nationals in washington DC...
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GRADUATION DATES
Parents and Seniors: Please check to make sure you can attend all mandatory dates. Click here for graduation dates to remember...
UPDATED JANUARY 14, 2008
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NEW Alumni Site for Highland HS Alumni!!!
This new alumni site that was built for all alumni to use. It is a place for classmates and class reunions to join together and reconnect. It is a fantastic site and is set it up so that all information and photos have to be approved first before being uploaded on the site. Faculty can even register too. The site does not allow pop up ads, banners or any sort of outside links.
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A Touching Tribute To A Fallen Student
Blaine Lakin, one of our math teachers, wrote a poem that speaks about the effect Ryan had everyone, including people who didn't know him.
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Ryan Vigil Memorial Fund
A Ryan Vigil Memorial Fund has been set up at the Bank of the West Acct #227067054 if you would like to donate.
This fund has been set up by Brian Jones, President of the Zia Little League, and will be used to help the family offset funeral expenses..
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GAN YOU GUESS WHO'S WHO ON THE HOMECOMING COURT?!?!
Click on Highland Photo Gallery and then select "Can You Guess Who?"
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Some Incredible Photos!!
Every once and awhile we get some great photos that should be shared with people. We hope you enjoy this menagerie of incredible pictures from 2005!
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HIGHLAND WANTS YOUR PHOTOS!!!!
Please e-mail your photos to arguelles@aps.edu or bring them by the Activities Department!!
We are putting together collages about Highland HS and we want everyone to see how great life at Highland High School is!!
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Special Events
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The Board of Education is Coming to the Highland Cluster!
Come have a dialogue with Board Members about issues important to our cluster at La Mesa Elementary School on February 28 at 6p.
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Community Indian Taco Dinner
ONLY $5 !!!! Enjoy an incredible meal, including a drink, along with music and entertainment!!!
September 25, 2007 in the Highland High School Cafeteria at 6:00pm
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Highland PowWow
One of the most exciting events this year!! Lots of food, Native dancing, Gourd dancing, crowning of Miss Highland and more!!! Vendors are welcome!!
Saturday, October 20, 2007
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Miss Native Pageant
Held in the Performing Arts Center, The Miss Native Highland High School Pageant will select its annual winner from among the worthy candidates at 6:30pm on October 18, 2007.
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Photo Gallery
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Important Info
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Highland Girls Basketball Junior Hornet Camp Cancelled!!
The Highland High School Girls Basketball Junior Hornet Camp and HS Team Camp have been cancelled due to construction in the gymnasium.
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In Memory of Former Highland Faculty & Administration Recently Lost To Us
It is with a great deal of sadness that we announce that Highland High School has lost two members of the facility that were known to many of us. George Form, history teacher and assistant coach, and our former principal, Allen Krumm have recently passed away.
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Congratulations to Kepra McBrayer!!!
Kepra finishes 2nd at the NMAA State Tennis Tournament....click here for more details....
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Highland NJROTC dominates the competition!!!
Click here for a photo of the 2008 East District NMJSSA Champions, your Highland Hornets!!!
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Highland Athletics Schedule for May
Click here to see the entire schedule for ALL Athletics Schedules for Highland High School Teams for May......
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Highland Yearbook Special!!
Order your 2008 Highland Highlander now at $70 per copy! Don't miss your chance to pre-order the all-color Highland yearbook. Take a "Walk of Fame" with this year's yearbook. Prices go up to $75 on April 1.
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Advanced Placement Information - IMPORTANT!!
The deadline to register with the Counseling Department (Christina Vasquez) for the AP exam will be on March 21st.
Exam fees are $84.00 per exam, but fee wiavers are avail;able in the counseling office. Students need to come by Ms. Vasquez's office to register and receive a fee waiver.
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Underage Drinking Town Hall Meeting
The Purpose of the Town Hall Meeting is to increase community awareness on the issue of underage drinking, identify how underage drinking affects the community, and brainstorm positive solutions. Click here for more info....
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Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year Award for High School Seniors
The Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year Award (SAMMY 2008) is open to all high school seniors. For complete rules, information and to fill out an online application, click here...
Prizes include $7,500 college scholarship, trip to Disney World Complex in Orlando in June 2008, and a Milk Mustache photo in USA TODAY and other national magazines. Last year’s New Mexico winner was Stephanie Louis from Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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Fitness Goals for 2008
Starting a fitness program doesn’t have to be overwhelming when you are armed with the proper tools to get things rolling. Once you’ve committed to getting in shape, there are several
things you can do to ensure you’ll exceed your short and long term fitness goals. There are also some things you should avoid at all costs to ensure you stay on the path to fitness and wellness.
Click here to learn the rules when it comes to fitness.....
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The Board of Education is coming to the Highland Cluster!
February 28, 2008 @ 6:00p at La Mesa Elementary School.
Come have a dialogue with Board Members about issues important to our cluster.
Click here for additional information....
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Changes to Bridge Scholarship for Fall 2009!!!
UNM is changing the Bridge GPA requirement from 2.5 to 3.0 fall 2009 to keep the value of the scholarship. This will mean fewer students who get the scholarship, but students will receive a full scholarship.
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Student Transfer Applications Accepted Beginning Feb. 1:
Click here for more information on applying for a transfer.....
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Kaplan’s upcoming FREE ACT practice tests
Click here for information about FREE Practice Testing sessions offered by Kaplan....
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Emergency Lockdown Procedures
If an emergency situation occurring in the vicinity of a school endangers student safety, the school may be placed under lockdown.
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Summer Institute for HS Seniors Interested in Teaching
The Golden Apple Foundation of NM is seeking hs seniors interested in teaching for the 2008 Golden Apple Summer Institute. Students selected will participate in the institute each of their college summers and receive a $2500 stipend. The deadline for applications is February 1, 2008. Call Celia Merrill 268-5337 or click here to apply or learn more....
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Kaplan’s upcoming FREE SAT practice tests
Click here for information about FREE Practice Testing sessions offered by Kaplan....
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APS Gymnasium Expectations for ALL fans and students
This pdf file contains the gym expectations for all 12 APS High Schools. Please make students, fans, parents and faculty aware of each school's expectations as you travel to events.
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Letterman's jackets now available!!!
If you need a letterman's jacket for your child to display their academic, band, club or sport letter they received, click here to find a local company that is giving Highland students and parents the best price around!!!
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ACT and SAT Test Dates for Spring Semester
Click here for a calendar of test dates for the upcoming ACT and SAT tests....
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Interested in a year long enrichment program designed to recruit, stimulate, improve and encourage high academic and cultural achievement among African-American high school students?!?!
ACT -SO, which stands for Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics, centers around the dedication and commitment of community volunteers and business leaders to serve as mentors and coaches to promote academic and artistic excellence among African-American students.
Click here to find out more.......
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HHS Sponsor and Supporter
Thanks to Michael Thomas Coffee for being a friend to Highland High School by sponsoring sports and activities!!!
Click here to find out more about these great people!!!
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Want To Dance?!?!
It's better than Dancing With The Stars...because you're the star!!
If you have wanted to learn to dance, now's your chance!!
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Attention Media Arts and Science Students
Click here for some exciting news for students interested in the film industry.....
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APS District Calendar
Click here to see the District Calendar for this school year.
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HHS Automotive Team Takes 1st Palce in Auto Skills Competition!!!
Adrian Armstrong, Michael Taylor and their instructor Craig Speaker won the title of best student auto technicians at the Ford/AAA Auto Skills Competition..
Go to www.autoskills.com to find out more on the competition or Click here to read more.....
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Parent Day, ‘Explore UNM,’ open house is Oct. 6
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High School Testing Schedule for 2007-2008
Highland HS will post all testing windows for each test under IMPORTANT INFO. Please look for this valuable information. We will also post testing tips and nutriitional info to get the most out of testing.
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The Counseling Department is here to help any student struggling with teen issues. Please click to read more....
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Highland High School's Vision and Mission Statement
Please click here to read our vision and mission statement.
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FRIENDS OF HIGHLAND!!!
If you are interested in learning how you can support Highland, please contact the Friends of Highland at the e-mail address below. We are a group of concerned community members, students and alumni that advocate for Highland High School, all the schools in our cluster and for a unified Highland community.
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Various Mandated Tests HHS Students will take this school year
Listed here are some of the assessments given to Highland students that allow us to compare our results against other students from APS, students in Albuquerque, and students from New Mexico and the rest of the nation.
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Mission of Highland's Parent Advisory Council (PAC)
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Activities
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Full Throttle with the Blue Angels!
Click here to take a ride with a Blue Angel....
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Highland Student Senators dominate at Central District!!
For the second Central District meeting in a row, Highland's StuCo wins the traveling Spirit Trophy!!!
Congratulations!!!
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Former Highland grads in Hall of Fame
Lopez, Vigil Maceachen, Robertson, Estes Honored - In the 1970s, they were allies with varying roles in the same campaign: equal opportunity in athletics. In 2008, most of their battles won, they'll be inducted together in the Albuquerque/New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame. Click here to read more....
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Cibola Girls escape with narrow win over Hornets
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Hornets girls edge Clovis
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Highland girls defeat Alaskan team in Clovis
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Highland Boys Basketball to display talents in Hobbs Invite
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APS Invitational Wrestling results from 12/21 and 12/22
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RRHS Rams fall to Hornets in Boys Basketball
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Plancarte wins 500 Free in APS Invitational Swim Meet
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West Mesa Wrestlers Hit the Mat Running with victory over Hornets
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Cougars Swim to Dual Wins, Hornets finish 3rd
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Cougars Beat Hornets, Win Tourney
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Pius Wrestlers Pull Out Win over Hornets
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Highland Boys defeat Sartans
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Adams offered scholarship to UNM
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Highland Senior Honored By Mayor
Julia Fahl Named Outstanding Student for Community Work
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Speech and Debate Student earns trip to Nationals!!!
Francesca Martinez became the first Highland High School student to Qualify for Nationals in years.
She won first place in her Student Congress Session and will be competing as a Representative from the state of New Mexico this summer.
Be sure to congratulate Fran on her hard work and perserverance!
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Environmental Health Dept. Food Permit Information
This is the latest version of the Environmental Health Dept. Food Permit Information required by ALL Booster Clubs, School Clubs and School Organizations for fundraising purposes.
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HIGHLAND BAND Continues to ROCK!!!!
Here is a small sampling of the Fantastic Success our Award-winning Band has collected so far this year. Under the direction of Paul Blakey, our superb Band contiues to amaze and entertain 1000s of fans at every competition!!!
Pageant of the Bands--3rd place class AAAAA, outstanding colorguard caption
Finalist at Pomona Marching competition
Finalist at the ZIA New Mexico competition--
1st place class AAA, outstanding visual, outstanding music, outstanding general effect, 4th in state and highest scoring APS band
Finalist at Tournanment of Bands--2nd place class A, outstanding visual, 3rd in state, highest scoring APS band
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Recognition and Acknowledgements
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