Dear Troy Athens High School Community,

As we wrap up another incredible school year, I am filled with pride and excitement for all that we have accomplished together. As we celebrated on June 1st with our Commencement Exercise, I want to say congratulations to the Class of 2024! Your hard work, dedication, and resilience have been truly inspiring, and we can't wait to see all the amazing things you will achieve in the future.

This year has been marked by remarkable achievements across all areas of our school. We celebrated State Championships in Boys Soccer, Girls Powerlifting, and United Synchronized Swimming, showcasing the exceptional talent and determination of our athletes. Our theatre department wowed audiences with fantastic productions of "The Wizard of Oz" and "The Play Where Everything Goes Wrong," demonstrating the creativity and commitment of our students and staff.

Our arts programs continue to set the standard, with our band, orchestra, and choir receiving numerous accolades and awards. These programs not only highlight the artistic abilities of our students but also their dedication to excellence.

We had an incredible Charity Week, raising an impressive $166,000 to support the Love for a Child nonprofit, a testament to the generosity and spirit of our school community. The Science Olympiad team excelled in their competitions, and we were thrilled to bring gymnastics back to AHS, adding another exciting dimension to our athletic offerings.

I am also proud to celebrate that Troy Athens was named a College Board AP Honor Roll school and is the only high school in Michigan to be recognized as a National School of Character. These honors reflect our unwavering commitment to academic excellence and character development.

Looking into next school year, we are excited to welcome our new Assistant Principal, Mr. Benjamin Cronin, who brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to our administrative team and school community.

Finally, we have started the initial phases of designing the new Athens High School. Students, staff, and administration have collaborated with architects and designers to offer feedback on features we would like to see in Red Hawk country in the upcoming years. With the support of the community with the 2022 Bond, we have already started to upgrade athletic facilities and will continue to make Athens a state-of-the-art school that meets the needs of all learners.

Thank you to all our families and community members for your continuous support. Enjoy the summer recess, and we look forward to another fantastic school year in 2024-2025!

Warm regards,

Vernon Burden

Principal, Athens High School

Attention Graduating Barnard Blue Jays!

With caps on your head, and your future so bright,

come back to Barnard so we can clap you out right! You and your family are invited to join us for a small reception on Tuesday, June 4th from 2:30-3:30pm with your cap and gown for our 2nd annual graduate clap out. We cannot wait to honor and celebrate with you!

Attention Graduating Costello Cardinals

You are invited to the Costello Clap Out Ceremony Wednesday, June 12th.

Athens graduates please arrive at the front lobby at Costello by 9:30 am.

Parents are invited to meet their graduate on the North playground.

Due to security, no parents are allowed inside the school.

Please wear your cap and gown.

Attention Graduating Wass Wolves

We look forward to welcoming back our former Wass Wolves who are

graduating this year from high school!

June 13th at 11:50 am.

Please wear your cap and gown!

Meet inside the building in the lobby!

Attention Graduating Troy Union Eagles

You are invited to the Troy Union Clap Out Ceremony Thursday, June 13th.

Athens students please arrive to the back track at Troy Union by 11:30 am.

Please wear your cap and gown.

Attention Graduating Hill Huskies

The 5th Grade Clap Out will be held on the last day of school, Thursday, June 13th. We would love to celebrate you at this time, as well! If you attended Hill in elementary school, please come to Hill on Thursday, June 13th at 11:45am in your cap and gown to lead the clap out for the 5th graders!

Class of 2024 parents are invited to stand in the hallway right outside of the office,

creating a tunnel that the Class of 2024 and the 5th graders will walk through.

Please plan to arrive by 11:45am!

The Red Hawk Retreat is a sensory room designed to provide students with a dedicated space to reset, regulate, and relax. This initiative was envisioned and brought to life by students who recognized the need for such a place in our school. Through hard work and determination, they successfully obtained a TFEE grant to make their vision a reality. After much hard work and determination, we are excited to introduce the Red Hawk Retreat to you. We are thrilled to announce the Red Hawk Retreat and announce a soft opening. Starting June 3rd the room will be available for student use during 5th and 6th hour. Our goal is to have the room open full time during the 2024-2025 school year.

Alyssa Christensen, Aurora Gignac, Emeryn Pittel, Kaylin Reed and Isis Revell envisioned and led the project, with many other students contributing their time and talent along the way.

How to Access the Red Hawk Retreat

Entry Enter through the main counseling office door to access the sensory room.

Usage Time Spend up to 5 minutes in the sensory room whenever you need a break to reset, regulate, or relax.

Sign In Before entering, sign in with the counseling office secretary.

Set a timer for 5 minutes on your device, keeping the volume low, and leave in the phone caddy outside the room.

Capacity Up to 3 students can use the room at the same time. If the room is full, please come back at another time.

Open Doors The door between the counseling center and the sensory room, as well as the top door to the hall, will remain open.

Please Enjoy and Respect the Space!

Jennifer McLellan

Art Teacher​

Athens High School

As another school year draws to a close, we want to thank the many volunteers who donated their time and talent to the Red Hawk family during this school year. It’s the little things that you individually, as parents, and collectively, as Booster Clubs, do that help to make the big picture of Athens look so good and run so well. We appreciate your involvement, but we especially are grateful for your concern for the good of not just your child(ren), but the entire Red Hawk community.

The following few pages contain everything you need to know regarding senior portraits, purchasing yearbooks and purchasing senior recognition ads.

SENIOR PORTRAITS

Prestige:

The following page contains a detailed letter from Prestige Portraits. Prestige is the preferred photographer of Athens. The yearbook program automatically receives the portraits of all students who take their portraits with Prestige. Once the portrait is taken, students will need to select their preferred pose; then, yearbook related is taken care of for them.

• Students can make their own appointment at any Prestige location anytime before the deadline.

• Athens will also be providing two dates in the fall for students to get their portraits taken at school for FREE (this is only for the headshot pose; any other desired senior poses would require an appointment).

• Prestige will be at Athens on October 10th and November 18th – sign up will happen in the fall.

• Students who take their headshot with Prestige also receive a copy of the senior composite. This is a free gift from Prestige that includes all students photographed by Prestige. Because it is a gift from Prestige, students who do not take a photo with Prestige cannot be included. However, the senior composite is not the same thing as the yearbook; students who do not take a headshot with Prestige can be included in the yearbook (see below for more info).

Independent Photographers:

While we do prefer students to enjoy the convenience and professionalism of Prestige, we understand that some may prefer to use an independent photographer. If you would like to submit a senior portrait from an independent photographer, the required specifications are below:

• Must be an INDOOR headshot photo (just shoulders and head; outdoor and full body poses are not permitted for the senior headshot section of the yearbook)

• Must be 1.375" by 1.875" at 300 dpi in jpeg format

• Must have a WESTCOTT MOONLIGHT CLOUDSCAPE background

• Must be emailed to athensyearbook5475@gmail.com by Monday, December 9th, 2024 at 11:59 pm

• Late submissions will NOT be accepted.

Note: If you do not take a headshot with Prestige or submit your own from an independent photographer, we will include your school ID photo.

PURCHASING YEARBOOKS:

• Yearbooks must be purchased online at www.jostens.com

• Search for Troy Athens High School once there

• More info/dates on following pages

SENIOR RECOGNITION ADS:

• Senior recognition ads must be purchased online at www.jostensadservice.com

• You will design the ad on this website; the yearbook staff does not design ad

• More info/dates on the following pages

MORE INFO ON SENIOR PORTRAITS FROM PRESTIGE

Dear Parents & Seniors of the Class of 2025 - Congratulations!

The excitement of senior year is just around the corner. Now is a good time to give you some information regarding your senior portraits.

The senior portrait – is there a more captivating or cherished remembrance of the senior year? We expect the very best portrait program for our Red Hawk seniors. That is why Prestige Portraits has been serving our Athens community for many years and will continue to do so this year. These are just a few benefits of Prestige Portraits that we'd like to pass on:

• Unsurpassed service and value! Prestige offers early-bird specials and other incentives throughout the year to fit any budget. Assistance is also provided to every customer to help you select the best package to fit your needs!

• Full-service yearbook support! Your yearbook photos are delivered to the Athens yearbook adviser for you! Prestige also provides professional group and candid photos for the yearbook.

• State-of-the-art facilities! We encourage you to visit any of Prestige's convenient locations to check out the newest sets and backgrounds. Plus, each studio has steamers, hair dryers, and health/beauty supplies to be sure you look your best!

• Class Composite! As a gift you to and Athens, Prestige provides a class composite for the school and a copy for every student photographed by Prestige.

Prestige wants to make our senior portrait experience as enjoyable as possible. Please call their Ferndale Studio at 248.871.9898 or Oakland Township at 248.377.2444 if you have any questions. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please do so early in order to guarantee avail- ability.

Deadline to be photographed (by Prestige) for the 2025 yearbook:

NOVEMBER 23rd, 2024

Deadline to SELECT your preferred portrait/pose (through Prestige) for the yearbook:

DECEMBER 9th, 2024 at 11:59PM

*If you do not select a portrait by the deadline date, the default portrait will be selected for you.

The professional and friendly staff at Prestige are looking forward to hearing from you and are happy to assist you with your needs.

Sincerely,

Sadie Besl

sbesl@troy.k12.mi.us

Athens High School

The Odyssey Yearbook Advisor

PRESTIGE PORTRAITS LOCATIONS

Royal Oak 1230 Woodward Hts. 248.871.9898

MORE INFO ON PURCHASING A SENIOR RECOGNITION AD

Senior recognition ads are a great way for parents, families, and friends to commemorate student achievements and important milestones. In addition, revenue from senior recognition ads helps our school create a better yearbook. To purchase your ad online, follow the instructions below. Jostens is managing all yearbook ad sales for Athens, so please do not send materials to the school regarding senior ads. Please take into account the content guidelines below when creating your ad.

Order your ad by January 31, 2025

Ads are Full Color

- Full Page Ad (includes a free yearbook): $375
- Half Page Ad: $190
- Quarter Page Ad: $100
- Eighth Page Ad: $65

EASY PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE FOR ORDERS OF $30 OR MORE

CONTENT GUIDELINES AND FAQS

• Athens reserves the right to edit ads per our guidelines. Please make sure all submitted materials are appropriate for school publication.
• We retain the right to remove any explicit text, graphic photos, or copyright-protected images or photos.
• For your ad to appear in the yearbook, your ad must be purchased by the order deadline.
• We will make every effort to use your layout and text as indicated. A proof will not be provided and no changes can be made after purchase.

How are the ad prices determined and what is the money used for?

Ad prices are determined by the Jostens. The revenue from ads helps support our yearbook and keep it affordable for everyone.

How is the ad deadline determined?
The deadline is set by Jostens and Athens, based on the production schedule for yearbook.

Can I create my student's ad on my mobile device?
Yes, yearbook ads can be created online from both desktop or mobile devices.

Can I send my materials to the school?
No, please do not send your materials to the school. Athens has selected Jostens to assist with our ad program. Please call our customer service number (800.358.0800) if you have questions or need assistance creating your ad.

MORE QUESTIONS? CALL JOSTENS AT 800.358.0800

INFO ON PURCHASING A YEARBOOK FOR ALL GRADES

The Athens yearbook class works hard throughout the year to create a full color, over 250-page, inclusive yearbook. Please keep in mind that the yearbook is a student run publication and that we do our best to create a beautiful book. We love sharing the book with Red Hawks each spring! Check out our website:

https://athenshighschoolyearbook.weebly.com/

YOU CAN ALSO PERSONALIZE YOUR YEARBOOK IF YOU’D LIKE

To personalize your book, it must be purchased by January 31, 2025.

Purchasing yearbooks early secures you the best price. The full price of a yearbook is $105, but they start off at the discounted price of $85. Questions about purchasing a yearbook can be directed to Sadie Besl at athensyearbook5475@gmail.com or sbesl@troy.k12.mi.us

AP Physics 2 - Augustine.................................Ananya Sri Raja Kalidindi, Noah Miller

AP English 11 - Beard.......................................Brennen Tucker, Lauren DeJonckheere

AP English 11 - Besl..........................................Cameron Schlinke, Ajay Varghese, Elizabeth Pala

AP Chemistry - Beregszaszy............................Kevin Hartwell, Sahas Ravoor, Julia Fitzgerald

AP Biology - Boogren........................................Kaustubh Singh, Peter Chu, Charlotte Girling

AP English 12 - Briguglio..................................Erin Lee, Jessica Gao, Baylie Tull

AP Comp Sci Prin - Cook..................................Phuong Giang, Jacob Boehms, Josh Lalik

AP US Government - DeSantis.........................David Ienciu, Maryam Tobya

AP Comparative Government – DeSantis.......Divya Thirukumaran, Alexander Rebits

AP US History – DeSantis................................Ryan Harper, Allison Zurawka, Ariel Ma

AP Environmental - Dodson.............................Tuba Malik, Jason Teh, Katelyn Schmidt,

Briana Johnson, David Ienciu

AP French - Hancsak........................................Maxime Fonck

AP Economics - Irla..........................................David Graunstadt, Nicholas Rossi

AP Statistics - Klumpp......................................Madeline Lorenz, Micah Hermiz, Jaxon Ketterman

AP Spanish - Lynch...........................................David Reyes Camacho, Lilit Esber

AP Art - McLellan..............................................Kyeongwon Seo

AP Calculus BC - Mitchell.................................Jason Bouna, Jack Selden, Jessica Gao

AP English 11 - Morang....................................Julia Fitzgerald

AP Japanese - Mori..........................................Saisha Srivatsan, Emmanuel Aigbedo

AP Physics C - Preblich....................................Joshua Asirvatham

AP Comp Sci A - Pudaloff................................Tiffany Tan, Sneha Nandwani, Luke Hausner,

Brandon Mendoza

AP Comp Sci Principles - Pudaloff..................Rina Rassam, Olivia Stepien

AP Psych - Rice.................................................Cameron Schlinke, Erin Lee

AP Calculus AB - Ronan....................................Mehran Muhib, Charlotte Girling, Anthony Manolias

AP US History - Said..........................................Anna Shlapak, Ashwin Shrivastav

AP Economics - Schoonover.............................Morgan Stamatakis, Pedro Vollet

AP English 12 - Smit .......................................Ali Hakim, Luke Hausner, Mahee Kavdia

AP Seminar - Syme............................................Christina Barbov, Ryan Harper

AP Human Geography - Syme...........................Jenny Yoon, Marshall Haller, Cole Anders

AP Research - Webb...........................................Alexandra Link, Isabel Piotrowski, Cameron Schlinke,

Nicholas Rossi

AHS Athletes Continuing their Athletic / Academic Journey into College

Claire Balintfy- Lacrosse- Northwood University

Madison Bloom- Soccer- Central Michigan University

Joel Botardo- Baseball- Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Elena Carey- Cheer- Central Michigan University

Paker Ciurla- Baseball- Kalamazoo College

Dylan Esser- Track/Cross Country- Grand Valley State University

Jacob Esser- Track/Cross Country- Grand Valley State University

Adam Ethridge- Soccer- Colgate University

Brody Fahnestock- Baseball- Oakland University

Aurora Gignac- Cheer- Wayne State University

Rintaro Goda- Tennis- Hillsdale College

Abby Malone- Basketball & Lacrosse- Adrian College

Sydney McBride- Soccer- Tiffin University

Deshaun Nolton- Football- Lawrence Technological University

Micah Pobursky- Football- Calvin University

Kristen Rivett- Competitive Cheer & Stunt- Alma University

Dominic Roehl- Lacrosse- Indiana Tech

Nichole Russell- Soccer- Adrian College

Anna Trupiano- Lacrosse- Lawrence Technological University

Evan Watson- Track- Illinois State University

Ava Weeks- Golf- Northwood University

Trisha Wright- Cheer- Davenport

Donovan Yousif- Football- Lawrence Technological University

Shane Stedman broke the school long jump record set in 1978. Shane jumped 22 feet and 8 inches yesterday at Avondale.

https://redhawkathletics.org/2024/05/02/shane-stedman-breaks-school-long-jump-record/

This is the third school record broken this season.

Evan Watson- 200-meter dash

Evan Watson- 400- meter dash

Shane Stedman- Long Jump

For the 6th time this spring a track and field school record has been broken. Nate Linden broke the 1600 meter run with a time of 4:23.25. The old record was set in 1988. In the 3200 meter run, the previous school record was set in 2004 with a time of 9:36. Troy Athens senior twin brothers both broke the record last Saturday. Dylan Esser ran a 9:32.1 and Jacob Esser holds the new record at 9:24.98.

redhawkathletics.org

BOYS SOCCER: Coach: Kevin McConnell mcconnellkevin05@qmail.com

Athens Soccer on X: @AthensSoccer

Captain's Practices: Captain's Practices are sessions traditionally run by the team captain's and upperclassmen. The sessions are a good way to get some extra touches in the summer. The sessions are voluntary. They will be from 6:00-7:30. Tentative dates are July 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, and 31. Location TBD. Captain's Practices tend to change throughout the summer; sometimes they are added or deleted. They are informal sessions. Players in all grades are encouraged to attend.

Tryouts: Times TBD

Monday-Wednesday August 12-14

Location: Athens Stadium (Hopefully!)/Aux Field 2 sessions on Monday/Tuesday.

One session on Wednesday, team selections to follow.

Saturday, 8/17 Canton Scrimmages (ALL TEAMS)

Monday, 8/19 First Varsity Game (vs. Grosse lle)

Thursday, 8/22 Troy High (Home for all 3 teams)

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SIDELINE CHEER: COACH – Mackenzie Durant mdurant@troy.k12.mi.us

TRYOUTS ARE JUNE 4-6 FROM 3:30 – 6:00 WEST DECK

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VOLLEYBALL: Coach Mary Kate Zinn/coachmarykatezinn@gmail.com

HS Volleyball Camp July 15th-18th 1pm-4pm $135, includes t-shirt

Signup link is on Instagram or email coachmarykatezinn@gmail.com for link, sign up closes July 10th.

Tryouts

10-12th grade

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BOYS TENNIS: COACH ANDREW SHIPP ashipp@troy.k12.mi.us

Men’s Tennis Tryouts will be held at BOULAN PARK from August 12th-August 16th. JV tryouts will be 3-5 p.m. Monday-Friday that week. For Varsity tryouts, Monday-Thursday will be 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. and Friday’s tryouts will be 9 a.m.-noon.

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BOYS FOOTBALL: COACH TOM COOK tcook@troy.k12.mi.us

BOYS WATER POLO: COACH TOM MAGNER tommagner@gmail.com

GIRLS GOLF: COACH DAN COOPER / dcoop228@gmail.com

CROSS COUNTRY: COACH KEVIN SPENCER cspencerun@yahoo.com

GIRLS SWIM & DIVE: COACH JEN COSTER jamounteer13@gmail.com

Do you know where you will be sending your transcript when your final grades are in? If the answer is YES, then place your order now. Your transcript will not be sent until your final grades are on it. Why wait? It's FREE (until July). Visit the Athens Counseling website for step-by-step instructions.

Go to http://www.parchment.com/u/registration/3724/account and Sign in to your Parchment account.

• If you forgot your password, no problem! Simply click the Forgot Password link to reset it.
• If you do not have a Parchment account yet, create a New Learner Account now.
• Parchment can be used to send your transcript to the NCAA, as well.

Federal Law requires that all men living in the U.S. to register with Selective Service. Young men must register with Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday. They can submit their registration information when they turn 17 and 3 months and it takes only a few minutes at www.sss.gov or they can pick up a registration card at a local post office. When they turn 18, their registration will be processed automatically. Most importantly, they will have complied with the registration requirement which is the law. An acknowledgement card will be mailed to them with their Selective Service number.

Why is it so important for young men to register with Selective Service? By complying with the law, they stay eligible for programs and benefits connected to registration, such as college loans and grants, federal employment, job training, citizenship for immigrant men seeking to become citizens, and driver's license eligibility in most states. If you have further questions, please see your Counselor.

Spirit of Giving Scholarship

Spirit of Giving Scholarship | Wine Country Gift Baskets

DUE: July 31, 2024

Summit Physical Therapy Scholarship

https://physicaltherapyfairbanks.com/fairbanks.php

DUE: August 31, 2024

Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship

https://www.amazonfutureengineer.com/scholarships

DUE: Varies

Michigan Scholarships

https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/residence-state/michigan

DUE: Varies

Michigan Achievement Scholarship

https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/programs/michigan-achievement-scholarship

DUE: When FAFSA closes

11...Exams Hours 1-2 Half Day

12...Exams Hours 3-4 Half Day

13...Exams Hours 5-6 Half Day - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL