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The accomplishments of outstanding 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students were celebrated at the Underclass Awards Ceremony on June 10. Congratulations Majors!
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On May 21st, 17 members of the MVHS football team served as volunteers at the Fort Belvoir Elementary School Spring Carnival. The MVHS football team members manned all of the game/activity stations at the carnival. Ms Cassie Bonnette, carnival volunteer coordinator commented "it was amazing to see all of your players and how well they interacted with the children. Thank you so much for bringing the team out to volunteer they were great and we hope you will bring them back." Way to go Majors!
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As we focus outward and upward during International Civility Awareness Month 2010, we can see the "stars". Mrs. Carolyn Pierce is one of those stars and was recognized as a true "Civility Star" as a member of the Staff and Faculty at Mount Vernon High School (MVHS) in Alexandria, VA on May 18th 2010. Cindy Ann Peterson from AICI (Association of Image Consultants International) was there to present the award to Mrs. Pierce, with Ms. Esther Manns, an Assistant Principal and Christalyn Solomon, the Civility Squad Leader at Mount Vernon High School in attendance. The Civility Star Award recognizes a person in an organization, community, school, institution or business who exemplifies "civility" for the members of the organization. Congratulations Mrs. Pearce!
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The MVHS College Partnership and College Discovery program recognized the seniors in these programs. Each senior gave advice to students in the lower grades and shared where they will be attending college. Two Mount Vernon graduates returned and shared stories of their freshman year experiences. Both the College Partnership and College Discovery programs prepare students for college.
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On Monday, May 11, four Mount Vernon High School students spoke before the School Board to explain the impact of budget cuts on Mount Vernon High School. Way to go Eugene, Miranda, Monique, and Christalyn!
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Adam and Dimitri, Mount Vernon High School students, took FIRST PLACE at Skills USA for their video production. Skills USA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled work force. Adam and Dimitri will now move to Skills USA National Championships. Way to go Majors!
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Adam and Dimitri, Mount Vernon High School students, took FIRST PLACE at Skills USA for their video production. Skills USA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled work force. Adam and Dimitri will now move to Skills USA National Championships. Way to go Majors!
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Mount Vernon High School hosted the Second Annual Arts Festival. A true celebration of all the arts, the festival included performances from the MVHS band, choral, orchestra, dance, and theater classes and featured artwork from the entire Mount Vernon pyramid, kindergarten through high school. The annual IB Art Show was also featured.
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Mount Vernon High School hosted the Second Annual Arts Festival. A true celebration of all the arts, the festival included performances from the MVHS band, choral, orchestra, dance, and theater classes and featured artwork from the entire Mount Vernon pyramid, kindergarten through high school. The annual IB Art Show was also featured.
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The Mount Vernon High School Drama is performing Into the Woods, a musical with music and lyrics by Steven Sondheim. Here are photos of this wonderful production.
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On Saturday April 24th The Program Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, sponsored a Rt. One Highway clean-Up. 12 members of the Mount Vernon High School football team served as volunteers along with the local fire department to clean up Route 1 highway from Beacon Hill to Huntington. Karen Jupiter, Chair of the Chamber of Commerce Program Committee had this to say:
"Many thanks for all your help with the Route One Clean Up day. It was a great event and Route One is now a cleaner place."
Go Majors!
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"Many thanks for all your help with the Route One Clean Up day. It was a great event and Route One is now a cleaner place."
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Congratulations to the Mount Vernon High School Band, Orchestra, and Chorus who went on a 4-day trip to Disney World in Orlando Florida! The band marched down Main Street at Disney World. During their time in Disney, the Band and Orchestra combined to play a 2 1/2 hr clinic culminating in the creation of the soundtrack of a scene of Tarzan.
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Brittany, a senior at MVHS, was awarded the Thomas B. Worsley "Good Government Award" by the Alexandria Sunrise Optimist Club. Congratulations Major!
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Congratulations to Anthony McDuffie for being named 2009-2010 National District Wrestling Coach of the Year.
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MVHS students displayed their IB Middle Years personal projects in G-100. In the final year of the Middle Years Programm, each student completes a personal project, a significant piece of work that is the product of the student's own initiative and creativity. Students are expected to choose their project, which can take many forms, and take the process through to completion under the supervision of a teacher in the school. Projects displayed include paintings, drawings, websites, photographs, original musical compositions, narratives, books, and poetry.
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A representative from Artistic Concepts in Chantilly visited MVHS and all MVHS drama students were able to participate in a workshop on special effects makeup. Students learned how to create special effects such as nose putty extensions and old age makeup.
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On March 31st 17 members of the MVHS Football team served as volunteers for the Lose the Training Wheels Camp held at the Lee District Recreation Center. Lose The Training Wheels Camp is an opportunity for children with disabilities to develop the skills and confidence they need to ride a two-wheel bike for the first time giving them a sense of accomplishment and independence. Many people view learning to ride a bike as a rite of passage. However, for many of our participants this would not be a reality without this camp. Way to go Majors!
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Izaiah, center, a MVHS student whose father is deployed in Bahrain, was one of nine military children with a deployed parent invited to spend the opening day of baseball season at Washington Nationals Ball Park in Washington D.C., April 5, 2010. The children got to take the field with the Nationals' nine starting players to see President Barack Obama throw out the first pitch.
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MVHS students invited to White House!
Students from Mount Vernon High School were invited to the White House for a ceremony in honor of International Women's Day and Women’s History Month. Women in the Obama Administration, members of Congress, leaders of women's organizations, and high school students gathered to hear remarks by the President and First Lady. Kerry Washington emceed the event, and attendees enjoyed performances by Katharine McPhee and Mozhdah Jamalzadah. Madeleine Albright discussed how we can organize across borders of nation and background to achieve real breakthroughs for women.
In her remarks, the First Lady recognized the girls in the audience who had been nominated by their school or Girl Scout troop to attend the event, and urged them to meet the extraordinary women in the room. She also spoke about women who paved the way for those who would follow:
"We honor women who refused to listen to those who would say that you couldn't or shouldn't pursue your dreams. And we honor women who may not have had many opportunities in their own lives, and we all know women like that: Women who poured everything they had into making sure that their daughters and their granddaughters could pursue their dreams; women who, as the poet Alice Walker once wrote, "knew what we must know without knowing it themselves."
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Students from Mount Vernon High School were invited to the White House for a ceremony in honor of International Women's Day and Women’s History Month. Women in the Obama Administration, members of Congress, leaders of women's organizations, and high school students gathered to hear remarks by the President and First Lady. Kerry Washington emceed the event, and attendees enjoyed performances by Katharine McPhee and Mozhdah Jamalzadah. Madeleine Albright discussed how we can organize across borders of nation and background to achieve real breakthroughs for women.
In her remarks, the First Lady recognized the girls in the audience who had been nominated by their school or Girl Scout troop to attend the event, and urged them to meet the extraordinary women in the room. She also spoke about women who paved the way for those who would follow:
"We honor women who refused to listen to those who would say that you couldn't or shouldn't pursue your dreams. And we honor women who may not have had many opportunities in their own lives, and we all know women like that: Women who poured everything they had into making sure that their daughters and their granddaughters could pursue their dreams; women who, as the poet Alice Walker once wrote, "knew what we must know without knowing it themselves."
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Mount Vernon High School: Seventy-five years of Excellence in Education!
Explore photographs from past yearbooks.
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Explore photographs from past yearbooks.
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The MVHS Orchestra!
Members of the Fairfax Symphony came to Mount Vernon High School and worked with the MVHS orchestra as they prepared for competition.
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Members of the Fairfax Symphony came to Mount Vernon High School and worked with the MVHS orchestra as they prepared for competition.
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Historic Blizzard of 2010!
Students returned to school after the historic blizzard of 2010. View scenes of the snow around Mount Vernon High School.
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Students returned to school after the historic blizzard of 2010. View scenes of the snow around Mount Vernon High School.
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MVHS Competes on It's Academic!
Josehpine, Cameron, and Scott represented MVHS on the TV quiz show It's Academic on Saturday, January 23, 2010. Way to go Majors!
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Josehpine, Cameron, and Scott represented MVHS on the TV quiz show It's Academic on Saturday, January 23, 2010. Way to go Majors!
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Business Honor Society Inductions!
On Wednesday, January 27, 2010, the National Business Honor Society held it premier induction ceremony. Our keynote speaker was Mrs. Bridget L. Jackson, MVHS Career Center Specialist. She was very informative and spoke to the heart of the audience about career paths.
The object and purposes of the Mt. Vernon High School National Business Honor Society are to:
On Wednesday, January 27, 2010, the National Business Honor Society held it premier induction ceremony. Our keynote speaker was Mrs. Bridget L. Jackson, MVHS Career Center Specialist. She was very informative and spoke to the heart of the audience about career paths.
The object and purposes of the Mt. Vernon High School National Business Honor Society are to:
- promote and recognize academic achievement in business education at Mount Vernon High School;
- foster and recognize leadership skills and character development;
- help members grow ethically and socially by promoting and encouraging an interest in business; and
- encourage member involvement in service learning initiatives.
Business Law Students Visit Courthouse!
Students from the MVHS Business Law class visited the Fairfax County Courthouse on Friday, January 22. They had the opportunity to hear a presentation from Court Officials and observe both Traffic and Criminal Courts.
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Students from the MVHS Business Law class visited the Fairfax County Courthouse on Friday, January 22. They had the opportunity to hear a presentation from Court Officials and observe both Traffic and Criminal Courts.
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Commander's Holiday Reception!
Colonel Blixt, Commander of Fort Belvoir, and CSM Berhane, Fort Belvoir Command Sergeant Major, visited MVHS to thank students from the Mount Vernon High School Orchestras who performed at the Fort Belvoir Commander's Holiday Reception. Mr. Timothy Gaffga is Director of the Orchestra and the following students performed at Fort Belvoir: Jayas, Juola, Restifo, Tolbert, Tyson, Fontenot, and Van Tassel. Way to go Majors!
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Colonel Blixt, Commander of Fort Belvoir, and CSM Berhane, Fort Belvoir Command Sergeant Major, visited MVHS to thank students from the Mount Vernon High School Orchestras who performed at the Fort Belvoir Commander's Holiday Reception. Mr. Timothy Gaffga is Director of the Orchestra and the following students performed at Fort Belvoir: Jayas, Juola, Restifo, Tolbert, Tyson, Fontenot, and Van Tassel. Way to go Majors!
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Congratulations to the MVHS Forensics Team!
Four MVHS students placed at the Northern Virginia Forensic Lead Tor Johnson Championship on January 13 at West Potomac High School. The students who placed are listed below. Way to go Majors!
Four MVHS students placed at the Northern Virginia Forensic Lead Tor Johnson Championship on January 13 at West Potomac High School. The students who placed are listed below. Way to go Majors!
- Kim took 2nd place in Dramatic Interpretation
- Edom took 3rd place in Prose Interpretation
- Charles took 5th place in Humorous Interpretation
- Syeda took 6th place in Impromptu speaking
Multicultural Festival - December 2009!
Mount Vernon High School celebrated the diversity of the students and staff with a Multicultural Festival on December 18, 2009.
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Mount Vernon High School celebrated the diversity of the students and staff with a Multicultural Festival on December 18, 2009.
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Pasco - a Guiding Eyes for the Blind Puppy!
Pasco, a Guiding Eyes for the Blind (GEB) puppy, will be spending one day a week in the Mount Vernon High School library accompanied GEB puppy raiser Anne McCracken, who is also the Head Librarian. Socializing the puppies so that they are comfortable in a variety of settings is a vitally important part of puppy raising. Pasco would just tell you that he loves the attention.
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Pasco, a Guiding Eyes for the Blind (GEB) puppy, will be spending one day a week in the Mount Vernon High School library accompanied GEB puppy raiser Anne McCracken, who is also the Head Librarian. Socializing the puppies so that they are comfortable in a variety of settings is a vitally important part of puppy raising. Pasco would just tell you that he loves the attention.
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The Morning News Crew!
On Friday, November 20, 2009 ten members of the Mt. Vernon High School Morning News Crew toured the television production studio at Apple 21. They were able to watch the taping of the show, School Scene, in both the studio and master control rooms. Also, the news crew met the technical crew and asked questions regarding the technical aspects of producing this show. The episode of School Scene featuring the news crew will air on Cox Channel 21 the week of December 5.
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On Friday, November 20, 2009 ten members of the Mt. Vernon High School Morning News Crew toured the television production studio at Apple 21. They were able to watch the taping of the show, School Scene, in both the studio and master control rooms. Also, the news crew met the technical crew and asked questions regarding the technical aspects of producing this show. The episode of School Scene featuring the news crew will air on Cox Channel 21 the week of December 5.
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Awesome Blood Drive at Mount Vernon High School!
"Awesome Blood Drive at Mount Vernon High School!" is how the INOVA blood drive coordinator described the blood drive held at MVHS on Friday, November 20th. Eighty-five units of blood were donated. This will greatly improve the community's blood supply for the Thanksgiving holiday period. Way to go MAJORS!
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"Awesome Blood Drive at Mount Vernon High School!" is how the INOVA blood drive coordinator described the blood drive held at MVHS on Friday, November 20th. Eighty-five units of blood were donated. This will greatly improve the community's blood supply for the Thanksgiving holiday period. Way to go MAJORS!
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First Annual MVHS Turkey Trot!
Over 100 students, staff, and community members participated in the First Annual MVHS Turkey Trot. Congratulations to the 10 students and teachers who won turkeys donated by Safeway! The Turkey Trot was sponsored by the MVHS Boys Soccer Teams.
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Over 100 students, staff, and community members participated in the First Annual MVHS Turkey Trot. Congratulations to the 10 students and teachers who won turkeys donated by Safeway! The Turkey Trot was sponsored by the MVHS Boys Soccer Teams.
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The MVHS Ecology Club!
On November 18th students in the MVHS Ecology Club performed water quality testing and assisted with clean up at Huntley Meadows park. They also met with the park naturalist, Mr. David Lawlor, who discussed Dogue Creek water quality issues and his role at Huntley Meadows Park with the students.
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On November 18th students in the MVHS Ecology Club performed water quality testing and assisted with clean up at Huntley Meadows park. They also met with the park naturalist, Mr. David Lawlor, who discussed Dogue Creek water quality issues and his role at Huntley Meadows Park with the students.
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Mount Vernon High School Senior Skylar Jones!
Mount Vernon High School Senior Skylar Jones signed a National Letter of Intent to attend and play basketball for Niagara University. Skylar is the third MVHS student to sign with a Division I school in the past five years!
Mount Vernon High School Senior Skylar Jones signed a National Letter of Intent to attend and play basketball for Niagara University. Skylar is the third MVHS student to sign with a Division I school in the past five years!
The MVHS Drama Production "You Can't Take It With You"!
"You Can't Take it With You" is about the Vanderhoff family who live in New York City in the late 1930's. Led by Grandpa Vanderhoff, the family lives out the belief that they won't spend 6 hours a day doing what they have to do before spending 1 hour a day doing what they LIKE to do. With all of the busy-ness and money you earn 9-5, what's it worth if you don't enjoy it? After all, YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU.
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"You Can't Take it With You" is about the Vanderhoff family who live in New York City in the late 1930's. Led by Grandpa Vanderhoff, the family lives out the belief that they won't spend 6 hours a day doing what they have to do before spending 1 hour a day doing what they LIKE to do. With all of the busy-ness and money you earn 9-5, what's it worth if you don't enjoy it? After all, YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU.
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MVHS SGA Supports the UCM Food Pantry!
The Student Government Association officers of Mount Vernon High School charged a can or a quarter as an entrance fee to the Homecoming Powder Puff football game on Oct. 13th. They raised approximately $271.00 and collected many canned food items. The cash was used to purchase diapers and roasting chickens at nearby grocery stores. All items collected and purchased were delivered to United Christian Ministry's food pantry located in Alexandria, Virginia to benefit local families in need.
For more information, please contact the SGA co-sponsors, Joy.McManus@fcps.edu or Glen.Peppel@fcps.edu.
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The Student Government Association officers of Mount Vernon High School charged a can or a quarter as an entrance fee to the Homecoming Powder Puff football game on Oct. 13th. They raised approximately $271.00 and collected many canned food items. The cash was used to purchase diapers and roasting chickens at nearby grocery stores. All items collected and purchased were delivered to United Christian Ministry's food pantry located in Alexandria, Virginia to benefit local families in need.
For more information, please contact the SGA co-sponsors, Joy.McManus@fcps.edu or Glen.Peppel@fcps.edu.
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Walk for the Homeless!
On Friday, November 6, the MVHS Key Club sponsored a Fannie Mae Walk for the Homeless to benefit United Community Ministries. After a brief presentation on homelessness over 200 students participated in the walk. Way to go Majors!
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On Friday, November 6, the MVHS Key Club sponsored a Fannie Mae Walk for the Homeless to benefit United Community Ministries. After a brief presentation on homelessness over 200 students participated in the walk. Way to go Majors!
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MVHS Teacher Receives Stanford Excellence in Teaching Award!
Mount Vernon High School Spanish teacher, Anne Giller-Wilde, has received the Stanford University Excellence in Teaching Award. Ms. Giller-Wilde was nominated by Nimrah Kahn, MVHS Class of 2009, for this award. Congratulations to Ms. Giller-Wilde – Mount Vernon is very proud to have her on the teaching staff!
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Mount Vernon High School Spanish teacher, Anne Giller-Wilde, has received the Stanford University Excellence in Teaching Award. Ms. Giller-Wilde was nominated by Nimrah Kahn, MVHS Class of 2009, for this award. Congratulations to Ms. Giller-Wilde – Mount Vernon is very proud to have her on the teaching staff!
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MVHS Student Wins Five Gold Medals!
Mount Vernon High School junior Anna Johannes, 16, won five golds and one silver medal in six events at the Youth Parapan American Games, Bogota, Colombia, taking a major step toward her goal of qualifying for the 2012 Paralympics in London. Anna also swims on the MVHS swim team. To learn more about Anna and the Paralympics go to Reach for the Wall website.
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Mount Vernon High School junior Anna Johannes, 16, won five golds and one silver medal in six events at the Youth Parapan American Games, Bogota, Colombia, taking a major step toward her goal of qualifying for the 2012 Paralympics in London. Anna also swims on the MVHS swim team. To learn more about Anna and the Paralympics go to Reach for the Wall website.
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Wyman - a Guiding Eyes for the Blind Puppy!
Wyman, a Guiding Eyes for the Blind (GEB) puppy, spent two days in the Mount Vernon High School library accompanied a GEB puppy raiser, Anne McCracken, who is also the Head Librarian. Socializing the puppies so that they are comfortable in a variety of settings is a vitally important part of puppy raising. Wyman would just tell you that he loves the attention.
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Wyman, a Guiding Eyes for the Blind (GEB) puppy, spent two days in the Mount Vernon High School library accompanied a GEB puppy raiser, Anne McCracken, who is also the Head Librarian. Socializing the puppies so that they are comfortable in a variety of settings is a vitally important part of puppy raising. Wyman would just tell you that he loves the attention.
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La Herencia Hispana!
Mount Vernon High School held its first annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Monday October 5th. The MVHS Hispanic Honor Society students along with classmates from the ESOL and World Languages Departments and Parents contributed to the celebration. Dance routines as well as sampling of traditional dishes were the highlights of this event. The students also prepared audio visual presentations of their countries of origin which were displayed for all to enjoy.
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Mount Vernon High School held its first annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Monday October 5th. The MVHS Hispanic Honor Society students along with classmates from the ESOL and World Languages Departments and Parents contributed to the celebration. Dance routines as well as sampling of traditional dishes were the highlights of this event. The students also prepared audio visual presentations of their countries of origin which were displayed for all to enjoy.
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MVHS Marine Corps JROTC Recognized as Naval Honor School!
The Mount Vernon High School Marine Corps JROTC Program has been recognized as a Naval Honor School for school year 2008-2009 by the Marine Corps Training and Education Command at Quantico, VA. Naval Honor Schools are selected from the over two hundred MCJROTC units nationwide and reflect performance in numerous areas including administrative responsibilities, drill competitions, marksmanship competitions, community service events and other community support activities, school events, extra-curricular activities and cadet academic performance. Seven seniors MCJROTC cadets from the class of '09 received full ROTC scholarships. This is the third time that the Mount Vernon MCJROTC has received this award. The MVHS Marine Corps JROTC also assisted at the Fourth Annual Day of Rememberance at the United States Capital; they were the only JROTC unit selected to assist at this ceremony. Every cadet was recognized by Admiral Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Way to go Majors!
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The Mount Vernon High School Marine Corps JROTC Program has been recognized as a Naval Honor School for school year 2008-2009 by the Marine Corps Training and Education Command at Quantico, VA. Naval Honor Schools are selected from the over two hundred MCJROTC units nationwide and reflect performance in numerous areas including administrative responsibilities, drill competitions, marksmanship competitions, community service events and other community support activities, school events, extra-curricular activities and cadet academic performance. Seven seniors MCJROTC cadets from the class of '09 received full ROTC scholarships. This is the third time that the Mount Vernon MCJROTC has received this award. The MVHS Marine Corps JROTC also assisted at the Fourth Annual Day of Rememberance at the United States Capital; they were the only JROTC unit selected to assist at this ceremony. Every cadet was recognized by Admiral Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Way to go Majors!
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President Obama's Speech!
Neal S. Wolin, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, listened to President Obama's speech to students with students at Mount Vernon High School. After the speech Secretary Wolin emphasised the importance of working hard at school. He also took questions from students. Ray Suarez, of the PBS News Hour, also spoke with students about their reaction to the President's speech.
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Neal S. Wolin, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, listened to President Obama's speech to students with students at Mount Vernon High School. After the speech Secretary Wolin emphasised the importance of working hard at school. He also took questions from students. Ray Suarez, of the PBS News Hour, also spoke with students about their reaction to the President's speech.
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