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Awards & Recognitions

Hillsdale's talented Jazz Band went to the big Folsom Jazz Festival this weekend and earned 3rd place in their division. Congratulations to director Kevin Gallagher and the entire Jazz Ensemble for their continued success!

KPIX interviewed Jasmine Nachtigall for winning the prestigious Jefferson Award. Watch the video.

Congratulations to Jasmine Nachtigall for winning the prestigious Jefferson Award for community service and for her early admission to Stanford University. Please see the article for more information on this outstanding member of the Hillsdale community.

English teacher and advisor Greg Lance travelled to Washington, D.C. on December 6 to participate in a conference for the 38 schools receiving federal funding for the development of Smaller Learning Communities. This is the second federal grant Hillsdale has received. To date, we been awarded over one million dollars in federal funds to continue our student-centered, teacher-led reforms. Hillsdale is widely regarded as "the paragon" of innovative change for schools transitioning from a large, factory-model to a Smaller Learning Community.

Tim Williams, Jeff Gilbert, Marty Roberts, Cheryl Lawton, Greg Jouriles as well as Mr. Lance wrote this year's federal SLC grant application. Congratulations to the grant writing team and the entire Hillsdale family of teachers and staff!

Congratulations to Christina Hollar for winning the $1000 first place in her age division in the Alliant Credit Union's 2007 National Education Scholarship Contest. Nearly 200 students submitted entries using a variety of media to respond to the questions “What Do I Want to be When I Grow Up?” and “How Can a Computer Enrich My Education?” Christina's entry showcased her musical journey as a trumpet player

Congratulations to math teacher Rachel Mariucci for receiving her National Board Certification!

Great Job Dave Emanuel and faculty members; Margo Meiman, Steve Maskel, Jessica Hahn, Jesse Boise, Pam Seligman, Marty Roberts,Greg Lance, and Kennit Santana. We are proud of all your hard work and efforts! Hillsdale High School will soon be getting a small sunshine boost kicking off a long-term project to produce more solar energy on campus. Find out more...

Congratulations to Laura Sumser, HHS Class of 2003, for winning the Winslow Prize in Art History! The award is for the best student paper written in an art history course taught at Smith College, which Laura graduated from in May. Well done!

Congratulations Hillsdale for receiving a California Distinguished School Award.

Congratulations to Shea Hickey and Esperanza Reinosa who both have won Jobs for Youth Scholarships of $500!

Congratulations to Megan Latchman for an Honorable Mention and $50 prize for the Laws of Life Essay Contest!

Congratulations to Nicole Mattei-Lince who entered her American Exhibition from last year in the Humane Education Network's high school essay contest. She won in the category "Best Personal and Active Involvement".

The Hillsdale Shield Yearbook received a number of honors in the Journalism Education Association National Write Off Competition: Denver, Colorado 2007:
• Hannah Berns – Excellent in Advertising
• Ruby Chua – Excellent in Yearbook Student Life Copy/Captions
• Justice McPherson – Honorable Mention in Yearbook Sportswriting

Congratulations to Hillsdale students and teachers recognized in the 7th Annual High School Arts Recognition Program Scholarship Awards 2007:




	Awards & Recognitions Hillsdale's talented Jazz Band went to the big Folsom Jazz Festival this weekend and earned 3rd place in their division. Congratulations to director Kevin Gallagher and the entire Jazz Ensemble for their continued success! KPIX interviewed Jasmine Nachtigall for winning the prestigious Jefferson Award. Watch the video. Congratulations to Jasmine Nachtigall for winning the prestigious Jefferson Award for community service and for her early admission to Stanford University. Please see the article for more information on this outstanding member of the Hillsdale community. English teacher and advisor Greg Lance travelled to Washington, D.C. on December 6 to participate in a conference for the 38 schools receiving federal funding for the development of Smaller Learning Communities. This is the second federal grant Hillsdale has received. To date, we been awarded over one million dollars in federal funds to continue our student-centered, teacher-led reforms. Hillsdale is widely regarded as "the paragon" of innovative change for schools transitioning from a large, factory-model to a Smaller Learning Community. Tim Williams, Jeff Gilbert, Marty Roberts, Cheryl Lawton, Greg Jouriles as well as Mr. Lance wrote this year's federal SLC grant application. Congratulations to the grant writing team and the entire Hillsdale family of teachers and staff! Congratulations to Christina Hollar for winning the $1000 first place in her age division in the Alliant Credit Union's 2007 National Education Scholarship Contest. Nearly 200 students submitted entries using a variety of media to respond to the questions “What Do I Want to be When I Grow Up?” and “How Can a Computer Enrich My Education?” Christina's entry showcased her musical journey as a trumpet player Congratulations to math teacher Rachel Mariucci for receiving her National Board Certification! Great Job Dave Emanuel and faculty members; Margo Meiman, Steve Maskel, Jessica Hahn, Jesse Boise, Pam Seligman, Marty Roberts,Greg Lance, and Kennit Santana. We are proud of all your hard work and efforts! Hillsdale High School will soon be getting a small sunshine boost kicking off a long-term project to produce more solar energy on campus. Find out more... Congratulations to Laura Sumser, HHS Class of 2003, for winning the Winslow Prize in Art History! The award is for the best student paper written in an art history course taught at Smith College, which Laura graduated from in May. Well done! Congratulations Hillsdale for receiving a California Distinguished School Award. Congratulations to Shea Hickey and Esperanza Reinosa who both have won Jobs for Youth Scholarships of $500! Congratulations to Megan Latchman for an Honorable Mention and $50 prize for the Laws of Life Essay Contest! Congratulations to Nicole Mattei-Lince who entered her American Exhibition from last year in the Humane Education Network's high school essay contest. She won in the category "Best Personal and Active Involvement". The Hillsdale Shield Yearbook received a number of honors in the Journalism Education Association National Write Off Competition: Denver, Colorado 2007: • Hannah Berns – Excellent in Advertising • Ruby Chua – Excellent in Yearbook Student Life Copy/Captions • Justice McPherson – Honorable Mention in Yearbook Sportswriting Congratulations to Hillsdale students and teachers recognized in the 7th Annual High School Arts Recognition Program Scholarship Awards 2007: