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Sixth grade social studies teacher, Mrs. Adrienne Larsen, guided twelve FHMS students into the regional National History Day competition on Feb. 16. At the end of the day, seven of those twelve earned an entry in to the state competition to be held April 12. The NHD winners and their categories are: 

Gold

Natalie Stillwell- (Performance)William Wilberforce

Molly Kirkpatrick- (Performance)Berlin Airlift/Choc.Pilot

Silver

Michael Pizzicaroli- (Documentary)Pleasant Valley Wars

Matt Schulte and Clay Benkowski-(Group Documentary)Omaha Beach

Alex Day- ( Documentary)Shay’s Rebellion/Constitution

Joe Buettner-( Website)Firebombing of Tokyo

Coincidentally, state competition will be held  on the FHMS campus this year due to a conflict at the Arizona State Capital, where the contest is typically held. Thanks to the quick thinking of Four Peaks teacher, Mrs. Jean Boatman, FHMS will be honored to host the event this year on April 12.

More than 12 worthy acts took the stage on Jan. 24 in the 12th annual FHMS Talent Show. The show was open to all FHMS students, but auditions were required. FHMS teachers, Mrs. Sarah Butchin and Mrs. Anne King led and supervised the show’s production. They were assisted by talent show veteran, Mr. Mark Smith.The show featured dancers, singers, lip-synchers, and musicians. It’s safe to say there was something for everyone–from the hard metal guitar duo of Dusty Hall and Michael Cook, to the intricate piano duet of Mrs. Wendy Dachel and her daughter Torina. Mr. Brennan was even allowed to take the stage as the final act as he played guitar and sang “Route 66.”The Talent Show is a tradition at FHMS; get your act ready for next year, and become a part of FHMS history! 

The FHUSD 5th-8th grade spelling be was held Jan. 25 at Four Peaks Elementary School. FHMS students took home the prizes for first, second, and third places in the event.Seventh grader, Mackenzie Stockton outlasted the competition and claimed the first-place prize. She will also advance to the regional spelling bee at Scottsdale Community College in February.Two sixth graders rounded out the top three. Scott Jarriel finished in second place, and Sean McDounough finished third.

Other FHMS competitors included: Malia Mcaraeg, Dylan Northern, and Lily Rogers.

It was a fine event and very well organized and coordinated by Four Peaks Principal, Mrs. Becky Romans and her staff. Good luck, MacKenzie in the regional event! 

Talented members of the FHMS community are preparing to take the stage tomorrow night for the FHMS Talent Show. The show begins at 6 p.m. in the multipurpose room. Admission is $3.

Both student and staff performers have been busy getting ready for the big show. This year’s program features a full dancers, singers, dancers, and actors, and prmoises to be fun for the whole family.

The show is directed by eighth grade English teacher,  Mrs King, assisted by Ms. Butchin and Mr. Smith.

Please come out and support our performers!