APRIL 2025
The end of the year is near. We all enjoyed a phenomenal Spirit Week that Mrs. Elaine Root and Student Council planned for our school. After getting back from Spring Break week we are in the home stretch of the school year. Final exam week is from Thursday, June 12th to Tuesday, June 16th. Please make sure you have your student(s) do their best and end the year on a positive note.
May and June are filled with many memorable experiences for our Seniors including the Prom, Senior Class Photo on the steps, Senior Farewell, Senior Walk and Graduation on Wednesday, June 18th. We look forward with many memorable days with the CLASS OF 2025!
Respectfully,
Jeffrey W. Lebb
Principal
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Congratulations to Senior Band musician Joanna Hyland for being selected for the second year in a row to the All-South Jersey Jazz Band. Joanna auditioned on three instruments – alto sax, tenor sax, and baritone sax…and was accepted on all THREE instruments to this prestigious group. She was also the highest scoring tenor sax player and bari sax player after the auditions at Cinnaminson High School on March 17. She performed on tenor sax in the All-South Jersey Jazz band concert on Sunday, April 6 at Cinnaminson High school. Joanna will finish her Audubon band career performing as a featured soloist at the upcoming Audubon HS band concert on April 29th, as well as the Pops Concert on May 15. She will then look forward to an exciting college career as a music major over the next four years.
By: Katharine McGurk, Journalism & Creative Writing
As AP exam season approaches, students across the school are gearing up for one of the most critical periods of the academic year. Advanced Placement (AP) classes, such as AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP English, AP Precalculus, and AP Calculus, offer Audubon High School students the opportunity to earn college credit and demonstrate their readiness for post-secondary education. This year, these exams will take place in early May, and preparation is key to success.
AP Chemistry challenges students to understand complex concepts in chemistry, including the structure of matter, chemical reactions, and the principles of thermodynamics. As the exam date approaches, students should focus on practicing problem-solving skills and reviewing lab techniques, as both are essential components of the test. As AP Chemistry student Finola Witherington states,”I’m not feeling very good, that is because I haven’t started studying yet, but when I do I think I will feel fine.”
Similarly, AP Biology covers a broad range of topics, from cellular processes to ecology. Students should ensure they are familiar with the scientific method and can interpret data from experiments. The exam will test their understanding of biological concepts and their ability to apply these concepts to real-world scenarios.
In AP English, students will be evaluated on their reading comprehension, analytical skills, and writing abilities. This exam emphasizes literary analysis and the ability to construct coherent arguments. Therefore, students should practice writing essays and analyzing various texts to prepare effectively. AP Literature student Trisha Ladenzki says,”I’ve taken two before so I’m ready for it, there’s not much to study for.”
For those taking AP Precalculus and AP Calculus, mastering mathematical concepts is crucial. Both exams require a solid understanding of functions, limits, and derivatives. Students should work on practice problems and review key formulas to ensure they are well-prepared for the types of questions they will encounter.
April is School Libraries Month, and the following are a selection of all the different things happening in our school Media Center each and every day. From meetings and activities before and after school, to students checking out books and materials, to classes using the print and digital materials, are Media Center is an active and engaging space!
By: Ava Chrzanowski, Journalism & Creative Writing
Across Audubon High School, students and teachers alike spend their free time between classes and work with their nose in a book. Despite what those may think, reading is a common hobby among Audubon residents. One of our biggest readers here at AHS just so happens to be our very own Media Specialist, Mr. Polimeni. In honor of National Library Week, we spoke to Mr. P about his current read, in order to take a look into the mind of a reader teacher.
“I am reading a book called Master and Commander,” Mr. P told us in his interview earlier this week. “I just started it, so I don’t necessarily have enough to tell you the plot.” Even with that being said, Mr. P was able to describe the overall genre and idea of the story through a series of questions— categorizing it as a historical fiction adventure novel.
After chatting briefly about his current read, we asked the librarian some more general questions about his reading life. When asked how often he tries to read in his free time, Mr. P was quick to respond with “everyday.” This reading time comes from both physical and audiobooks, the latter of which Mr. P noted to have been growing on him with time. “The more I get older, the more I like audiobooks.”
It is clear from our interview that Mr. P’s current profession is a result of his love of reading, which has been present since he was a young child. To better understand his taste in books, we asked the big question: What is your favorite book? “That is a great question. I don’t know how much time you have,” was his cheeky response. “The book that I always say is my favorite book is Watership Down.” Watership Down by Richard Adams was written in 1975, and follows a cast of characters (who happen to be rabbits) escaping from the destruction of their home. Mr. P was sure to clue us in on the underlying themes of the story, including its hidden allusions to Nazi Germany and its anti-fascism sentiment.
From our interview, we were able to learn a lot about Mr. Polimeni’s reading habits as our very own Audubon librarian… and his words may have even inspired us to pick up a book of our own. Tune in next time to hear more about what Audubon teachers are reading!
