Last night, I had the pleasure of attending the ELHS Drama's Club performance of "Unspoken for Time," a drama that focused on a young woman's journey to healing as a victim of sexual abuse.  This topic was highly sensitive, however, our students, under the guidance of Ms. Huba, did a great job in bringing a strong sense of compassion and awareness to the issue.  Additionally, the depth and range of emotion that the actors displayed was just amazing.  Congratulations to the ELHS Drama Club and Ms. Huba for providing the audience such a great evening.

Distracted Drivers Assembly

Today our Guidance Department organized a very powerful assembly on the dangers of driving while texting or under the influence.  The presentation was conducted by the District Attorney's Community Safety and Outreach department.  It included a video on the effects of distracted driving and personal testimonies from a father who lost his daughter to drunk driving and a prison inmate who is currently serving time for drunk driving.  You could hear a pin drop in the auditorium this afternoon and we were satisfied  to hear students saying, "I will never text and drive or drink and drive."  As the father of the victim of drunk driving shared with me afterward, "If this presentation saves just one life by causing a teenager to think twice, it is worth it."  Please ask your student about the presentation and hopefully it will reinforce the importance of driver safety.

Wood for Haiti Performance

Last night, the ELHS Chorus, directed by Ms. Carol Toth, performed with the Agawam High School Chorus in an amazing concert to benefit Wood for Haiti at Trinity Church in Springfield.  The students filled the church with the most moving and melodic songs from this island nation.   What is even more inspiring is that the students devoted their time and talents to help fund the restoration efforts that Haiti is currently undergoing as a result of the 2010 earthquake.  Congratulations to the ELHS Chorus and Ms. Toth for providing a night to remember.  We were all so very proud of you!

Spartans in the Spotlight

Kids in Print Winners, Ms. Flanagan & Ms. Newsome

ELHS Math Team & Mr. Gonzalez

  

This week was full of all sorts of Spartans' accomplishments.  I had the pleasure of attending the Republican's Kids in Print Award Ceremony at the D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts. in Springfield where 3 of our art students were awarded 1st, 2nd & 3rd place in their annual contest.  Colleen Latsko took 1st place, Nicole Howell took 2nd Place and Gabrielle Vega took 3rd place.   It was a very proud moment for the girls, their families and our high school as we swept the top 3 honors for all schools in the area!  Congratulations to the girls and their art teacher, Ms. Newsome.  I was also very proud of our Math Team as they competed in the State Math competition.  They secured this honor by winning 2nd place in the public school category of the Western Mass Math League. Congratulations to their Math teacher, Mr. Gonzalez.  We are so proud of our students and the great teachers who guide them.  It was also nice to visit my first ELHS baseball game where Steven Moyers pitched an incredible game- 15 strike outs!  The victory against Chicopee was extra sweet.  I was also excited to attend the Boys Lacrosse game on our beautiful new turf.  The lights are now up and we look forward to the fun and excitement our new stadium will provide.  Enjoy the Easter weekend!


Gina Flanagan, Principal
East Longmeadow High School