vernonia’s
voice
schools
december
09
2008
VHS Nominated for
Global Classroom Award
In recognition of International Education Week, a joint initiative be-
tween the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Educa-
tion to celebrate the benefits of cross-cultural exchanges and to highlight
programs that prepare Americans for an increasingly interconnected global
world, the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (CSI-
ET) is pleased to announce the nominees for the 2009 Global Classroom
Award. These awards recognize schools that incorporate international is-
sues and global awareness into the school community.
“Through this award program, we’ve encountered a tremendous
amount of creativity and passion among U.S. school communities when
it comes to hosting international exchange students and sending young
American students abroad,” said John Hishmeh, Executive Director of
CSIET. “These programs are truly transforming educational communi-
ties around this country.”
Vernonia High School in Vernonia, Oregon has been nominated
by Cathy Ward of ASSE for the 2nd Annual Global Classroom Award.
Over 50 schools from around the country were nominated by members
of the community, teachers, administrators, and representatives of youth
exchange organizations because of their dedication to promoting global
awareness and their enthusiasm for welcoming foreign exchange stu-
dents into their school.
The three winners will each receive a $1,000 scholarship for students
to study abroad, or equivalent funds to put towards increasing global aware-
ness throughout the school community. In addition, one representative from
each winning school will be invited to Hartford, Connecticut and receive
complementary registration, accommodation, and airfare to take part in the
2009 National School Conference on International Youth Exchange.
The winners of the 2009 Global Classroom Awards were to be an-
nounced on December 1, 2008 on www.CSIET.org. Representatives from
each school will be formally honored at the 2009 National School Confer-
ence on February 28, 2009. Last year’s winners were C.D. Hylton Senior
High School in Woodbridge, Virginia, Metropolitan Learning Center Inter-
district Magnet School for Global and International Studies in Bloomfield,
Connecticut, and Skaneateles High School in Skaneateles, New York. An
excerpt from each winner’s essay can be found on the CSIET website.
CSIET is a private not-for-profit organization, located near Washing-
ton D.C, whose goals are to identify reputable international youth exchange
programs, to provide leadership and support to the exchange and educa-
tional communities so that youth are provided with meaningful and safe in-
ternational exchange experiences, and to promote the importance and edu-
cational value of international youth exchange. CSIET has been promoting
international youth exchanges since 1984.
VHS Gym Reopens! The VHS Girls Bas-
ketball team practices on the new gym
floor, in the newly renovated building.
The first Boys home game was sched-
uled for December 3, the first Girls home
game was scheduled for December 5th.
Vernonia students collected all this food (right) dur-
ing a fall food drive, which was delivered to Vernon-
ia Cares by the Middle School leadership class just
in time for Thanksgiving. The VHS drive yielded
293 pounds of food and a $170 check. The Grade
and Middle schools brought in 1086 pounds.
The VHS Band practices for their sched-
uled performance in the Thanksgiving
Day Macy’s Parade in Portland (left).
Have a safe &
Happy Holidays
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