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Homecoming Queen and King crowned

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Homecoming King and Queen Da'Quan Milburn and Mayumy Rivera (Photo: Patterson H.S. Yearbook staff)

Patterson crowned its 2011 Homecoming Queen and King during halftime at the Homecoming game on Friday, November 14.  As their names were announced over the loud-speaker, the candidates for king and queen, in pairs, walked across the track surrounding the football field like it was a Parisian runway. The winners had been elected by the student body earlier that week, organized by the Student Government Association, but their identities were a secret known only by the vote-counters and the announcer.

In front of a cheering crowd of fans, senior Da’Quan Milburn was crowned Homecoming King and given a ceremonial crown, scepter and sash to wear. Milburn describes himself as “intelligent” and “handsome”, and claims to be the best teenage barber in Baltimore. He plans to enroll at the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore next year, where he will major in pre-law. Milburn credits his parents and the rest of his family for his success.

Next, senior Mayumy Rivera was crowned Homecoming Queen and likewise received a crown, sash and other symbols of royalty. Upon hearing her name announced as the winner, she hugged some of the other candidates in excitement. Rivera was born in the Central American nation of El Salvador whose family moved to Baltimore in the hopes of creating a better life for themselves. She is currently on the girls soccer team and plans to become an engineer and a businesswomen.

The crowd applauded the new Queen and King and the rest of the Homecoming Court. The new Patterson royalty would also make an appearance the following night at the Homecoming Dance.

The other candidates for Homecoming Queen were Breyana Jordan, Hawa Sall, Shandria Robertson and Chantrice Scott, while Anthony Dandridge, Derrel Turpin and Jesus Perez had competed for the title of Homecoming King.

Door decorating contest puts Patterson pride on display

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By Mengfei Chen, Patterson Press staff writer    
     
Patterson High School showed off its pride by holding its annual door decorating contest on Thursday, October 13. The contest took place during the START period that occurs every Thursday between first and second period. When an announcement over the PA system declared that it was time, every classroom went to work decorating their door. The process continued for thirty minutes. When the time was up, every door had already changed its appearance.

Each classroom had a different kind of decoration. A common image used by many rooms was the clipper ship. As the symbol of our school, it shows Patterson pride and spirit. There were also many images from other countries, representing Patterson’s internationalism.

As I travelled the hallways from classroom to classroom, I talked to some of the teachers and students participating in the contest. Ms. Harris’ class explained that the idea for their door came from their subject, American Government, and the materials used were voted on by all of the students. According to Ms. Harris, the design represents, “Patterson pride, freedom and internationalism”..

Teachers urged on their students and encouraged them to be self-confident. “Be the master team, guys; be the best!” a voice boomed from Room 223.  Ms. Franklin’s class explained that they used flags on their door to “show the international spirit”. “We are a family!” Ms.Franklin said.

During third period, judging took place. A team of judges examined each poster, using a rubric that was based on creative use of material, originality, school spirit and overall presentation. Which classrooms would succeed in catching the judges’ eyes?
The next day, the academy winners pictures’ were put on display in the hallway, but they still needed to compete for the honor of being the final winner. The whole student body voted on their favorite choice that day. At the Homecoming game, the winner was announced: It was Ms Holter’s class, the “Global Van Goghs” with their “shoot for the stars” theme, complete with a student-made copy of  Vincent Van Gogh’s famous painting, “Starry Night”. Congratulations to her class, and to everyone who participated in the contest!

Ms. Mahoney's room (Photo: Mengfei Chen, Patterson Press)

Ms. Harris' room (Photo: Mengfei Chen, Patterson Press)

Photo: Mengfei Chen, Patterson Press

Academy winners (Photo: Patterson Press)

 

The winner! (Photo: Patterson Press)

Earn service learning hours while helping your school!

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Looking for an easy way to earn service learning hours and help your school? Students who have family members that shop at Giant Food (even occasionally) should see Ms. Laukeman in Room 232 during first period. On a sheet of paper, write the 12 digit Giant card number and the last name on the card, along with your name and your first period class. Once the number is entered you will receive a service learning credit of five hours per month from October to February. For every customer signed up, Giant will donate a percentage of the money from her/his purchases to Patterson to help pay for resources and programs that will benefit students.

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