HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU

THANKSGIVING BREAK 11/27-12/1

Communicating gratitude is always important, but especially at Thanksgiving.

Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Olivia and Jaden Lu, currently Juniors, recently attended the AVS 70th International Symposium & Exhibition in Florida. The AVS is known for “Innovating Sustainability: Next Generation Energy and Quantum Devices and Their Characterization”

Jaden and Olivia shared this about their experience “Being the only high school students there at one of the largest and most esteemed global scientific conferences focused on cutting-edge advancements in materials, processing, and interfaces was both exciting and so surreal. We had a fantastic time presenting our work and having the opportunity to see exhibitions from a range of companies showcasing the latest advancements in science and technology”

Hamilton High Senior Larah Flavier, on AZ Family 3 News talking about the HHS club, "Imprints of Honor," that works every year to compile veteran and hero stories in to a book! Great way to learn, write, and be inspired!

Celebrated in November, this month recognizes the history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples in North America.

The Native American Club decorated a board in the main hallway along with posters about various tribes across the US. Students in the club created photo frames to celebrate awareness and to show which tribe they belong to.

HHS Junior Joseph Nelson won the D1 individual state golf championship at Aguila GC in Laveen this week (Nov 6 and 7). Joseph shot 67 both days for a -10 total score. He is the 10th Hamilton golfer to take home the state title! The team finished in 5th place overall.

HHS Individual State Champions

2005-Brad Nicholson- 69-66=135 Dobson Ranch GC (BYU/Arizona)

2006-Richard Lee 68-69=137* Maryvale Golf Club (Asian Tour)

2008-C.J. Kim 70-65=135 Aguila Golf Club (U of Denver)

2009-C.J. Kim 73-70=143 Papago Golf Club

2014-Jino Sohn 72-66=138 Aguila Golf Club (ASU)

2015-Trueman Park 68-71=139* Aguila Golf Club (Arkansas)

2019-Johnny Walker 71-65=136 Omni Tucson National GC (par 73) (Arizona)

2020-Mahanth Chirravuri 66-64=130 Omni Tucson National GC (par 70) (USC/Pepperdine)

2021-Vincent Cervantes 68-66=134 Omni Tucson National GC (par 73) (Marquette)

2024-Joseph Nelson 67-67=134 Aguila Golf Club (college TBD)

*won in playoff

49 delegates represented Qatar, Belgium, Italy, Slovakia, Algeria, Malaysia, Colombia, Chile, Guatemala, Cameroon, Zambia, Cote d'Ivoire, and Bangladesh at SunMUN, the Model UN conference hosted by ASU. Over 1/3 of the delegates won awards. Please congratulate the following:

In Economic and Social Council, we took all but one award — Vyshal Sreenivas won Best Policy Paper, Sunan Zhang won Best Novice Delegate, Vijayan Sriram won Distinguished Delegate, Devansh Avlani won Best Delegate, Lazar Prstic won Distinguished Diplomat, and Tony Liu was Best Diplomat

In United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, Iqra Momen won Best Policy Paper, Isa Llanos was the Best Novice Delegate, and Akshay Karthik was the Best Overall Diplomat.

In Special Political and Decolonization, Mark Jiang had the Best Novice Paper and Aryan Patel was the Best Diplomat

In the Non-Crisis Historical Committee on the European Union, Elle Mramor and Ray Hernandez were Distinguished Delegates

For Security Council, Shreyas Juloori and Vinita Nadimpalli were Distinguished Delegates

All students represented Hamilton and their "country" well!

The Hamilton Chess Team traveled to Marana High School, Tucson on11/8 & 11/9 for the Chess State Championship where they placed 5th in the state, maintaining their streak of top five in the state for the past several years. Congratulations to Adam, Kevin, Nivid, Alex, Shreyas, Nathan, and Aarjav! Thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Meade for driving and supporting the team!

Update from Swim and Dive State Championships. Both boys and girls finished 8th in state for swim. Corinne Warriner placed 2nd in the 100 Breaststroke and 7th in the 200 IM. The Girls Medley relay finished 5th, and the 4x100 free finished 7th. Ethan Koh finished 4th in the 100 breaststroke (podium finish). Great swims all around from our swimmers that qualified for state with a lot of PR's. Thank you for all your support throughout the season

Your Hamilton Esports team traveled to the annual pre-season Sundown tournament at Paradise Valley Community College and came away with a strong second place finish as a team!

Junior Ziyad Hassan, now the second-ranked player in the state, won the individual tournament, beating out over 80 players from high schools across the state. Sophomore Xuan Ze Yap also had a great individual performance, coming in fifth place! 🏆

The junior varsity team, consisting of senior Iris Wang, freshman Cade Alvey, and sophomore Laya Balamurugan, also finished in second place in the JV team bracket!

The team did exceptionally well, including for a few who competed for the first time ever. They include: Ayaan Shaharyar, Brixten Smith, Kyler Lister, Luke Case, Camille Rodriguez, Anthony Rodriguez, Ritvik Ramesh, Zachary Arashahi, Jacob Tobias, and Matthew Davis.

Congratulations to all! The AIA esports official season begins in January and we will be streaming our matches live for everyone to watch!

The Kung Fu Club at Hamilton High School, led by Richard Lin and Kevin Meng, is captivating students with the artistry of Shaolin Fan Martial Arts. This traditional kung fu form combines powerful techniques with the graceful movements of the fan, creating a unique and disciplined practice.

Under the leadership of Lin and Meng, the club has grown into a space where students develop their physical skills, cultural understanding, and teamwork. With plans for future performances, the Kung Fu Club is set to bring their impressive skills to the school and community stage.

The francophone job fair hosted at ASU was a successful learning opportunity for some of the French National Honor Society students to make many new networks and friends in the francophone community here in Arizona! We were also lucky to be able to give back to our community and be a part of the Feed My Starving Children organization and help support Uganda for the finale of our National French Week.

The French Club also celebrated French Week with a potluck and lots of great French Food! Bon appétit

Mrs. Alex Czekaj's Honors Science and Technical Writing class is working in groups to create a detailed website to promote their product in preparation for a "Shark Tank style setting"! These students also have the opportunity to earn college credit through our Dual Enrollment program!

Mrs. Dawn Berkshire, a dedicated science teacher and Speech and Debate Coach at Hamilton High School, has been recognized with the University of Chicago Outstanding Teacher award. The honor was bestowed upon her by one of her former students, Arnav Nigam, who is currently attending the University of Chicago.

Arnav credits Mrs. Berkshire as a pivotal figure in his academic journey. He expressed deep gratitude for her commitment to Speech and Debate, emphasizing her unwavering support in helping students achieve their goals.

One particularly memorable experience for both Arnav and Mrs. Berkshire was their trip to Des Moines, Iowa, with a group of five students. When they missed their connecting flight, Mrs. Berkshire and her husband took extraordinary measures to ensure the team's participation in the competition. They rented an SUV and drove 10.5 hours overnight from Dallas to Des Moines.

Mrs. Berkshire's influence extended beyond academic pursuits. She actively supported Arnav in team elections and other endeavors. Her guidance and encouragement contributed to Arnav's remarkable achievement of being ranked among the top 10 nationally in public forum debate for a significant portion of the season.

https://x.com/JasonWBrooks2/status/1858201503363891576

https://www.yourvalley.net/chandler-independent/stories/chandler-teacher-honored-by-students-university,546904

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/sZx2D6uTHc7BvtWj/

Congrats to Coach Travis Dixon for being named All-CUSD Coach of the Year! Your dedication and leadership has made a huge difference on the team. Well deserved!

We're so excited to debut a semiconductor class at Hamilton High School next school year! Read more at the link in bio or at https://bit.ly/4fiL0I5.

In October, students from Hamilton High School and ACP took first place in the 2024 Makers of Change competition. Competing among 100 teams, their challenge was to create a custom device for Quincy, a child with Leigh's syndrome who has limited muscle control. The Hamilton and ACP team, named the Neuro-Power Navigators, included Raj R. P. (team lead), Sahasra M. (co-lead), Meghana M. (manufacturer), Amay A. (CAD designer), Mythri Y. (presenter), and Sumedh S. (video editor). They developed a versatile device that enables Quincy to sit comfortably on the ground with a detachable easel and connect her assistive equipment—such as her chair and stroller—using Velcro straps. This innovation reduces the number of items Quincy’s parents need to carry and enhances safety and comfort. The device, a robust prototype, underwent rigorous testing with a test dummy. The Neuro-Power Navigators won the Level 2 category for Concept and Design and received a $200 award for their outstanding work.

Four outstanding students from the Chandler Unified School District have been named Coca-Cola Scholar semifinalists, a prestigious recognition that honors academic excellence, leadership, and dedication to their communities. Laura Stull from Basha High School, Prisha Shroff from Hamilton High School, and Siena Stevens and Brady Dillworth from Arizona College Prep have each earned a place among the semifinalists. Selected from over 91,000 applicants nationwide, these students represent the highest standards of achievement and potential. As they move forward in the selection process, they bring pride to their schools and the entire CUSD community.

Hamilton Gridiron (football) is having a rummage sale in the Hamilton parking lot on December 7 from 7:00 am until noon. Open to everyone! Donations being accepted (contact Michelle at HuskyBooster2024@gmail.com)