SHS In House Scholarships for Seniors, Class of 2021
Athletic Director's Guidelines for Winter Sports 2021
Always Optimistic
Skating through life has been part of Hannah King's, Class of 2023 mantra since she was four years old.
She credits having a good pair of skates has enabled her to perform on the ice.
But one might argue, hockey has helped her in all aspects of life starting at age of five & even influenced her to enroll in a French Class.
As a TIDE athlete, she knows what it means to work hard, persevere, and maintain a positive attitude.
Hannah noted "I can't let COVID interfere with my goals and if anything, it has opened a few doors."
She referenced learning how to play the piano this year due to changes within Bobby's* program rather than playing the flute.
"I got the chance to try something new."
She's cognizant of her learning style and the camaraderie she has with her classmates, especially her teammates.
She noted how fortunate she was able to play field hockey this past Fall, but she's thrilled to return to Ice Hockey this Winter and make some noise.
As we go to press, Winter Sports have been permitted and TIDE Nation continues to be proud of their athletes.
*Bobby Booth is an alum of Spaulding High School, Class of 2000 and spearheads the Band Program.
Navigating Tide Waters
Expect the unexpected has been a common experience for Ariyana Little, Class of 2024 when she arrived on campus this past Fall.
"As an incoming Freshman, I didn't know what to expect, but I have found my way even if the hallways are long."
She credits hallway signage with door numbers being posted not only for Freshmen, but the entire school community as individuals returned to school under COVID guidance.
But also her JROTC, Chorus, Algebra, & Spanish teachers as being incredibly flexible and supportive. She notes this with great fondness and admiration.
"I wanted a fresh experience of being a high schooler after leaving middle school. I wanted that sense of normalcy of being a teen and I think I have found it."
She acknowledges that her Freshman peers like herself missed out on Step Up Night and the traditional Freshman experiences like Homecoming, the Pep Rally, and Powder Puff...
But she's making the best of it.
She has been able to foster new friendships and navigate her way around Spaulding.
When discussing the ideal high school experience post COVID, Ariyana lights up and states, "I can't wait to get back to Drama!"
As a former 6th grader, she participated in the Sound of Music and ever since, she has been looking forward to performing in a Spaulding production and working with Ms. Gaudreau in person rather than virtually.
A Team Above All. Above all a Team
Jamison Mast, Class of 2022 not only believes in this mantra, he lives it on the ice, in the classroom, and of course, at home.
Being in school, especially being with your friends means so much as he stated in an earlier conversation, "Can you believe it, LaFran, I even miss the cafeteria?"
But he is aware that he is living in a pandemic and these are unprecedented times. He tries to maintain a positive outlook by attending all his classes in person or virtually, contributing to the school community by being involved in sports, the yearbook, and even, the school's social media platform.
For Jamison, hybrid learning has opened new possibilities of learning. He's very excited to enroll in a Virtual Learning class entitled, 101 Ways to Write a Story and expand his skills in writing, especially as the rising Sports Editor for Yearbook.
He is also thrilled to work under the supervision of Josh Allen, the district's Communication Specialist and establishing a social media presence.
He is appreciative of testing out Pinbox from Generator, a leading makerspace in Burlington, even if it ended quickly due to going fully remote. He reflects upon these experiences as building character and truly appreciating what matters in life like being with his family.
However, hockey is his THING. In terms of socialization, feeling empowered, and having a sense of belonging that he much desires like his peers.
"Hockey means everything, so wear a mask. It's not about me, it's not about you. It's about doing it for the team, so we can play and compete... it's worth it if you love the sport."
As center, he knows what it is like to skate, skate, and skate again, especially as Andy Grandbois echoes in his head, "Go all the way down and back."
And of course, Jamison will because he's determined to stay in school, he is hopeful and continues to maintain a positive attitude, and just loves being here.
Algebra IB + "SURE" = Dunlea
An animated, Mandy Dutton, Class of 2023 describes remote learning as incredibly empowering and enables her to feel successful in class whereas during the Spring, "I struggled... I couldn't stay ahead and felt overwhelmed by the number of assignments."
But upon reflection, Mandy credits Algebra IB as a class where she regained the confidence to be a student again. Mandy's classmate, Julia Mundinger, Class of 2023 concurs and describes Algebra IB as something she looks forward to.
"I am not afraid to work on a problem, make mistakes, and reassess" because she knows she has the support of her teacher. Both credit and noted strongly, "I can't wait for our Google meeting and engage in the Problem of the Day" whether it be dealing with an activity on probability by rolling the dice or flipping a coin.
For many students, Algebra IB is part of a sequence of courses that provide them with stepping stones to other courses within the Math Department, such as Statistics, Robotics, and Engineering. But for Mandy & Julia, Algebra IB is more than arithmetic operations, quadratic equations, and expressions, it's about the relationships they have established with their Math teacher.
When asked to create a mathematical expression for their teacher, here's what they proposed:
Algebra IB + "SURE" = Dunlea
