School news
Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica and Société Honoraire de Français induction ceremony
The MAC Language department at Woodstock Union High School honored inductees into two national World Language organizations on Friday, May 19, 2023. The ceremony was held in the Rhoda Teagle Library. Membership in the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica for Spanish and Société Honoraire de Français for French requires academic commitment and excellence and demonstrated service in promoting the language and culture.
Woodstock Union High School’s chapter of the Société Honoraire de Français inducted the following students: Anna Brown, Ethan Dean, Lily Gubbins, Annie Hauze, Alec Smail, Rowan Smail, Forrest Yeager, Phoebe Anderson, Jaedon Beardsley, Tess Belisle, Hannah Gubbins, Leah Kuhnert, Chloe Masillo, Grace Modari. Delia Morgan, Griffin Piconi, Clara Shortle, Seqouia Barbour, Izzy Cellini, Lucy Drebitko, Graham Farrington, Olivia Grasso, Levi Halley, Joffre Leyagada, Ada Mahood, Eryn McGuire, Caeden Perreault, Quinn Uva, Kaitlyn Burress, Anna Fink, Schuyler Hagge, Joaquin Jones-Walker, Maggie Pierce, Priscilla Richardson, Elizabeth Tindall, Max Van der Schoot, Beck Welch and Mia Zillian.
Woodstock Union High School’s chapter of the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica inducted the following students: Sam Leggett, Dillon Moss, Ariana Winawer-Stein, Phoebe Goldberg, Skye Cully, Aubrey Seman, Joey Sluka, Maya Sluka, Jane Stout, Ella Stainton, Farren Stainton, Aidan Keough-Vella, Sophia Rosenbach, Amélie Fabre and Brooke Hecker.
We are truly proud to recognize the achievements of this group of students.
VTLSP Project Sticker Shock Campaign
Woodstock Union High School's Vermont Teen Leadership Safety Program (VTLSP) students did their Project Sticker Shock Campaign in area convenience stores the week before prom and graduation.
This campaign addresses underage drinking and aims to reach those individuals ages 21 and over who legally purchase alcohol and provide it to minors. The youth-designed stickers are adhered to multi-packs of beer, alco-pops, and other appropriate alcoholic beverages. The students of VTLSP specifically plans this campaign to occur before prom and graduation, a very important time in students' lives that is extremely exciting and momentous with hopes it will be filled with good, safe, choices. The VTLSP team of students and advisor wish to thank Maplefields, Cumberland Farms, and Mac's Market for allowing us the opportunity to do this campaign in their stores. Pictured are: Eleanor Williams, Aleksandra Cirovic, and Mimi Kanda-Olmstead.
Food & forest systems field trip
Students in Food and Forest Systems worked with the U.S. Forest Service and the Green Mountain Club to learn about and remove invasive species from the Appalachian Trail on Rte. 12. They also viewed a cabin that has been there since the 1930"s to make suggestions for what it might be used for on the trail.
The field trip finished their field experience by visiting the Kiss the Cow Farm in Barnard to learn about their agricultural practices, meet the cows and enjoy some of their incredible ice cream!
Queer prom held at Killington Grand Hotel a big success!
After months of planning, on Saturday, May 13th, Woodstock Union High School/Middle School’s Queer Straight Alliance club (led by Annie Luke and Lauren Sullivan Justice) successfully hosted a Queer Prom for schools all across VT. Held in the Oscar Wilde Ballroom at the Killington Grand Hotel, the event was a smash hit, drawing students from QSA/GSA clubs from 16 different high schools and middle schools across VT and the Upper Valley.
Throughout the evening, DJ cRAIG mITCHELL, a renowned VT activist and performer within the queer community, played queer anthems that got everyone on their feet. Drag performer Emoji Nightmare wowwed the crowd with her gorgeous outfits and multiple performances, including her lip synced rendition of “Rainbow Land” by Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton, and a live performance of her own original song “. There was also a photobooth provided by B Farnum Photography; plus, local photographer JuanCarlos Gonzalez photographed the event, free of charge.
The evening was notable for an exultant, celebratory feeling, as students mingled, danced, and sang together. There was a profound feeling of belonging and acceptance, and students were able to be fully themselves in a safe and supportive space. Even the adult chaperones were moved, many wishing that they themselves had had such an event when they were in high school and middle school. During a time when LGBTQ issues are at the forefront of the national conversation, and when mental health among LGBTQ youth is of great concern, this event felt like a beautiful, heartwarming reprieve. Through the event, students were able to access resources to support their mental and physical health via a custom Community Support Brochure, and they were able to forge connections with supportive students and adults from across the state. Donning Pride flags, light-up dresses, sparkles, tinsel, and rainbow accessories, the 170 students (and 50+ adult chaperones) came together for an amazing event that they will never forget.
This event was made possible by the generosity of a grant from UVCHEP, plus monetary donations from Rich Kearney of Upper Valley Driving Academy and Gabriella Netsch of Yankee Driving School, and donations of time and services from JuanCarlos Photography. Many thanks, also, to Erin Hanrahan, Will Flynn, and the students of the Woodstock Union MIddle School for their contributions to this event. Thanks, too, to Amelia Schlossberg from PP-NNE for the free pronoun pins and sunglasses, and to all of our amazing chaperones.
To find out more about our event, visit our event website.
AP Drawing students submit work to congressional art show
Congratulations to the AP Drawing seniors who were selected to submit their artwork to Vermont’s congressional art show and competition.
Congratulations to the AP Drawing seniors who were selected to submit their artwork to Vermont’s congressional art show and competition. Annie Hauze, Dillon Moss, Kyra Tarleton, Ariana Winawer-Stein, Daphne McDermott, and Logan Sudol all had their work at the Vermont College of Fine Arts Gallery in Montpelier.
Each spring the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Since the competition began in 1982 (in Vermont), more than 650,000 high school students have participated.
On Friday, May 5th, the AP Art class traveled to Montpelier to view the art show and to meet U.S. representative Becca Balint. After admiring the incredible art pieces created by high school artists from around the state, they attended an award ceremony. Dillon Moss’s piece “Crabbing” was the winner for Windsor county and Logan Sudol received a judge’s choice award for his work, “The Drive Home.” Congratulations to all of the artists!
