In case you haven't heard, there is an epidemic occurring at William Penn. An Epidemic of Learning. Learning is happening everywhere. In the classrooms students are acquiring the knowledge and skills required to be successful in high school and beyond. Search our web site or come in for a visit to experience the epidemic.

Jeffrey Menzer, Ed.D; Principal

What's Going On at WPHS:

January Exam Schedule

Tuesday, Jan. 19 (Full Day) - Period 1 exam
Wednesday, Jan. 20 (1/2 Day) - Periods 2 & 3 exams
Thursday, Jan. 21 (1/2 Day) - Per 4 & 5
Friday, Jan. 22 (1/2 Day) - Per 6 & 7

Congratulations to all the participants of the 9th Grade Science Fair

One Wednesday, January 6, many 9th graders participated in the 1st 9th Grade Science Fair. Students were tasked with completing an experiment in the areas of Behavioral/ Social Sciences, Botany, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Medicine and Health, and Physics. While each of the participants did an excellent job, the WP Community would like to congratulate the following winners:

Behavioral / Social Science

1. Moises Polanco - The Effects of Music in People
2. Alysha Griffiths - Boys v. Girls Stress
3. Kasey Turner - Age v. Score

Botany

1. Jairo Pineda - Growing Mushrooms in Alcohol
2. Rishay Nathoo - Artificial Light v. Natural Light
3. Emma Dressler - Effects of Different Soils on on Plant Growth

Chemistry

1. John Sopkanich - Fruit Battery
2. Robert Smallwood - Painkillers and the Stomach
3. Tarik Muldrow - Which Starts the Distillation Process the Fastest: Milk or Orange Juice?

Engineering

1. Daniel Grimes - Medieval Weapons of Warfare
2. Jacob Kratzer - Roller Coaster Brakes

Environmental Science

1. Taylor Boudwin-Jones - CO2 and PLant Growth
2. Jesse Semmel - Improving Solar Panels
3. Hadassah Crawford - Can an Egg be Cooked on the Sidewalk?

Mathematics

1. Darian Johnson - Getting to Know the Rubik's Cube

Medicine & Health

1. Taiwoleslie Ope - Does Smell Effect Taste?
2. Katrina Kashner - How Smell Affects Taste
3. Amber Fox - Which Energy Drink Lasts the Longest?

Physics

1. Jonathan Hill - Paintball Ballistics
1. Kehinde Ope - Tackified v. Nontackified

The Students, Administration, and Faculty would especially like to thank Ms. Megan Bone for facilitating this activity.

Congratulations to Ms. Pfotzer

Ms. Debbie Pfotzer (English Dept) was named as a winner to the Learning Focused Video Contest.

2009-2010 DFRC Blue-Gold Ambassadors Named

Congratulations to seniors Jasmine Brown and Michele Harper and juniors Natalia Drew and Zach Holden for being named the 2009-2010 DFRC Blue-Gold Ambassadors for Wm. Penn. We know you will represent the Colonial family well.

Jefferson Scholars Foundation Program

The University of Virginia is looking for candidates for the Jefferson Scholars Foundation Program. The University seeks to find high school seniors who possess exceptional ability in leadership , scholarship and show promise of making a significant contribution to the University community. Please stop by the Guidance office and speak with Mrs. Bailey-Smiley for more information about this scholarship opportunity.

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