HAWK HIGHLIGHTS:

 

Congratulations to Catherine Barkach, who has received the Madame Currie Award for her outstanding achievement in math and science.  One award is given to a female junior student each year.

Congratulations to: 
Alec Ramsay-Smith and Rishi Zaveri for being named National Merit Semi-Finalists
Amani Rush for being named a National Achievement Semi-Finalist
Courtney Chism for being named an Outstanding Participant in the National Achievement Scholarship Program

Congratulations to Laticia Sims!!  Laticia won the 100 meters hurdles at the Division I state finals on Saturday, 6/4/11.

Krystal Matthews was a runner up for the Detroit News Outstanding Senior in Health Education.

Alex Wheeler, WXYZ Brightest and Best
Balaji Pandian and Alex Wheeler Observer Academic All-Stars

Amy Hallochak, Christine LaBelle, and Megan Yee all earned All-State Academic Honors and Academic All-American Honors for swimming!!

We are proud to announce that Balaji Pandian has been accepted to Harvard University and has been awarded a scholarship of $40,000 per year!!

Congratulations to Evan Smith, Harrison’s nominee for the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Medal program! This program was created in 1916 with two purposes: to recognize the superlative academic achievement of young men and women, and to motivate students toward careers in science, engineering, and technology. This program is open to juniors only who meet the academic criteria set by RPI. Last year’s nominee was Meredy Brichford. Congratulations Evan!

HHS State CAD Championships:

Ian D. State Champ ( x2 ) in the Photo Real catagory ( 11th 12th )

Harold C. State Champ in the Photo Real catagory  ( 9th grade )

Tyler M. All State  2nd Place in the Photo Real catagory  ( 9th grade )

Olijon M. All State  2nd Place in the Photo Real catagory  (  10 th grade )

Anthony D. 4th place Exploded Assembly Power washer

Stephanie S. was a participant March 2010, Ann Arbor, MI in the Who Wants to be Mathmatician Contest! or available on YouTube

On Sat. April 24th the Harrison High School Concert Choir performed Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 with the Detroit Civic Orchestra and five other area choirs at Orchestra Hall in Detroit.  Harrison’s Concert Choir was the only high school choir participating.  The choirs were organized by Dr. Nora Duncan of Wayne State University.

On Fri. April 23rd Harrison students Davey H. and Steven F. and Farmington student Aaron P. competed in the state barbershop quartet competition in Kalamazoo winning first place.  They go on to compete at the national competition this summer in Philadelphia.

During April and May, the Harrison High School Symphony Band is collaborating with the Detroit Chamber Winds through a National Endowment for the Arts grant.  As a part of this grant, they will be performing Silver, by Scott Boerma with Dr. Boerma conducting on Wed. April 28 at 7:30pm in the HHS auditorium.  Dr. Boerma is the associate director of bands at the University of Michigan and the director of the University of Michigan Marching Band.   In May, Symphony Band students will have the opportunity to work with and perform with members of the Detroit Chamber winds in master classes and on a chamber music concert on Wed. May 26.

 

Kevin B. placed 5th at the Flo Nationals held in Akron Ohio.  Kevin went 6-2 on the weekend and placing in the top 8 earned him All-American status!!!  Harrison High School wrestling is now on the national map!!!

 

NEWSPAPERS HIGHLIGHT HHS

HHS Lady Hawks are league tennis champions June 2010

HHS Girls Softball Highlighte May 2010

Lady Hawks Tennis Team No. 1 at Monroe Invite April 2010

Math contest added up to a winning day for student April 2010

Charity Week Highlights April 2010

Award-winning HHS Student Artist is Fourth Generation Jeweler April 2010

FPS Turn Around Award Winners March 2010

Farmington DECA Students to attend State Conference in USA Today and Observer March 2010

Students have green-tinted view of city government March 2010

HHS Stairwells Highlighted Feb 2010

Students make their mark in Harrison's halls Feb. 2010

Music Man: Jan. 2010

Boys Varsity Basketball: Jan. 2010

DECA District 6 Competition: Jan. 2010