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Congratulations to the Class of 2011!

In June, Kensington Woods graduated 54 students. The Class of 2011 was recognized for their hard work and dedication with a variety of awards, scholarships and recognitions.

Valedictorian: Nick German

Salutatorian: Kyra Gregor

Congressional Medal of Merit from the Office of Mike Rogers: Shelby Zastrow

WXYZTV's Brightest and the Best: Nick German

Detroit Free Press Scholar Athlete: Marissa Gutherie

College for Creative Studies Merit Scholarship: Lily Roark

Central Michigan University Merit Scholarship: Leah Lumm

Baker College Merit Scholarship: Julie Franck

Red Cross Scholarship: Claire Damm

 

Students Shine in the Stock Market Game!

Students in Mrs. Pollman's Advanced Algebra 2/Trigonometry class tested their financial skills in The Stock Market Game second semester. The simulation game took place from March 14th until May 20th. Students started with a virtual cash account of $100,000 and attempted to create the best-performing portfolio using a live trading simulation. Whether it was skill, luck or a combination of the two, many KWHS students managed to make some money during the 10 week game despite a tough economic environment. Check out the students who had the top performing portfolios listed below. Special notice goes to Ashley Gerecke who finished 9th in the region!

Final Rankings- out of 994 Regional Participants

 

A "Hair-Raising" Physics Experiment 

Recently in Physics, students had an electrifying experience with a Van de Graaf Generator. In addition to seeing their classmates' hair go wild, students witnessed six stacked metal tins magically fly off the generator, neon light bulbs glow in the presence of the electric field, and sparks of discharge.  Students also explained how a Van de Graaf generator is built, generates a charge, and utilizes fundamental electrostatic physics principles.

 

Texting and Driving Don't Mix

Every year, the statistics become worse.  Driving-related deaths and injuries as a result of texting and driving are increasing.  A driver is 23 times more likely to get into a car accident if they are texting while they are driving.  These chances increase when the driver is between the ages of 16 - 20. 

In an effort to develop an awareness of this issue, the KWHS Leadership group put together an anti-texting and driving presentation on May 12.  Students heard dangerous statistics on texting and driving and then watched a documentary regarding three students who lost their lives as a result of texting while driving.  Trooper Oswald-Debottis, from the Brighton State Police Post, spoke about the tragedies she has seen of teens texting and driving. The presentation ended after students were encouraged to sign a pledge that they would not text and drive.  They were also given thumb bands with the words "txting kills".