GENEVA — Spring fever has not affected achievement, involvement or enthusiasm at Geneva High School. The academic and creative momentum has not slowed, and students have not lost their competitive edge. Various clubs will be competing through the months of March and April to keep up the positive image of GHS.
The GHS Scholastic Bowl team, advised by Margaret Phinney, is ready to go to the county-wide competition at Pymatuning Valley High School on April 2. Team members include Rob Ahlman, David Moore, Jessica Coggins, Tristam Mizak, Matt Wright, Greg Howard, Zac Depp, Kanen Coffey and Cassandra Baker. Scholastic Bowl allows students to compete with other schools by answering knowledge based questions.
“I enjoy Scholastic Bowl because it gives me a chance to expand my knowledge and be with other students that share my interests,” said Rob Ahlman.
On another competitive note, the GHS Model United Nations group is preparing for the competition at the Kent State Ashtabula Campus today through Saturday. The team, advised by Matt Deering, will compete against area schools. They will be discussing and debating the foreign and domestic policies of the country to which each member is assigned. The 15 members of this organization meet every Monday after school to debate and learn about different countries.
“Model U.N. enthralls its members with information that will help them succeed later on in life,” said club president Matt Wright.
Members of the GHS Concert Choir, the Women’s Chorale and Geneva’s Image Show Choir are ready to enjoy their trip to Annapolis, Md., on April 24 through 27. These members have been working hard with fund-raisers and some of their own money to make this trip possible. The groups will be participating in a national choral competition, touring multiple historical places and enjoying some contemporary fun at Six Flags.
Choral director Michelle Mather said the much deserved trip will give students a chance to expand their musical horizons, learn about the history of our National Anthem and have an opportunity to view and appreciate things outside of Geneva.
Highlights of this trip are sure to be the choral competition of which they will be a part and the chance to sing patriotic songs at Fort McHenry, the place where “The Star-Spangled Banner” was composed.
The artistic creativity of GHS students will also be on display at the GHS Art Show which will be held in the media center of the high school on April 22, 23 and 24 during school hours. More than 100 students will display works in various media such as acrylics, oils, water colors, fabric and metal; and once again the show will feature an array of handcrafted furniture and other wood items created by students in the Industrial Technology classes. All entries will be judged by members of the fine arts community outside of the high school, and more than $180 in prize money will be awarded.
Any student wishing to enter any of his artwork in this show may submit his work to Art Room 423, or to his art teacher.
Senior Jonathan Joy will exhibit several of his latest creations. He especially enjoys working with acrylics. He said his favorite subjects are taken from the great outdoors.
Art teacher Linda Goss is excited about a new addition to this annual show. “This year we are encouraging all GHS students to participate in our show by helping us to create a giant collage which will celebrate individuality,” said Mrs. Goss. “Information on how and when this collage will be constructed will be announced soon.”
The GHS Art Club has also been actively working in the community. Members painted seasonal scenes on the windows of local nursing homes and created thoughtful arts and crafts for the elderly.
“Art Club gives me a chance to express myself, while hanging out with the people I love,” said Lauren Armstrong.
Have any secret talents? Plan to be a part of the annual GHS Talent Show to be held 7 p.m. April 21. Students may sign up in the choir room with Mrs. Mather to get information on the rules and regulations, as well as times and places for auditions. This talent show will be open to the public and tickets will be available at the door.
We hope everyone will enjoy this spring season, and will come out to see and appreciate some of our GHS activities.
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