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Students select SGA Leaders

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As the SGA transitions to new administration, students voted for new SGA and class officers for the 2019-20 school year. After vigorous campaigning, from posters to Italian ices, Anthony Blunt ’20 emerged as SGA president. Dean of Students Catherine Edwards, Director of Admissions Stacy Springer, and Assistant Director Virginia Rinker have taken over running school government. Rinker said, “I like these new group of students, they’re good students and I have a feeling they’ll do well in office.” In addition to the new officers, Edwards is making changes to the class moderator structure, with one remaining with each class, on … Continue reading Students select SGA Leaders

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Palumbo Cracks Down on Behavior

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All four classes met individualy with Principal Jeff Palumbo regarding reinfocring the existing school rules. On Tuesday, Palumbo and Dean of Students Catherine Edwards met with the junior class. Palumbo covered the recent uptick in misbehavior which has been witnessed by parents, teachers, other students, and visitors. Given the volume of comments received, Palumbo felt the time had come to address it class by class. With admissions being down over the last few years, he felt it was a result of poor hallway behavior, language, improper phone usage, and uniform infractions. “I know when two boys are arguing in the … Continue reading Palumbo Cracks Down on Behavior

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PAWS Bucks off to a Solid Start

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It has been four weeks since the announcement of the PAWS bucks program. Initiated by Dean of Students Catherine Edwards, it is designed to reward positive behavior at SVPHS. Since the announcement of the program, there have already been two drawings. Donovan Thomas ’21 won a $10 dollar gift card from Starbucks in the inaugural drawing. Other rewarded students received donuts. A Starbucks gift card was won by Sydney Stanley ’21 in the second week. No reward was given last week given the holiday and weather-related delays. Edwards feels that although the program is new, she thinks that it is … Continue reading PAWS Bucks off to a Solid Start