April 9, 2012 

Adesewa "Sewa" Egunsola

-- By Haylee Manktelow 

     The Student of the Week for the week April 9th, 2012 was Adesewa Egunsola.  Adesewa, who goes by the name Sewa, is a senior who has attended Hoosac since her 8th-grade year.  She isn’t sure as of yet as to what college she will be attending but she wants to pursue studies in engineering.  Sewa is a member of the Soccer, Basketball, and Lacrosse teams and has been namedCo-Captain for the Lacrosse team.   Sewa is also a prefect due to her great leadership capabilities. She is always there to help a peer and is a model student.  Sewa wanted to say; “Thank you Will, Kelly, and Scott for making sure I always eat lunch even when I forget.”

     The Faculty and Staff wish to congratulate Sewa on earning Hoosac Student of the Week.

Hoosac Student of the Week

February 26, 2012 

Haylee Manktelow 

-- By Ryan Allen & Staff

     Haylee Manktelow has been awarded Student of the Week for her outstanding performance in and out of the classroom.  Haylee, a 4th former from Salem, NY is in her second year at Hoosac. 

     While this is Haylee’s first Student of the Week award, it is something that she’s been working toward since her arrival at Hoosac. Her suggestion to other students looking to get Student of the Week is to be a leader in the classroom, be polite and helpful to your peers and teachers, and to work hard. 

     Haylee’s strategy has paid off -- Faculty and Staff have all noticed her outstanding work ethic, her willingness to help, and her excellence in the classroom.  Haylee has also been very helpful in tutoring other students.

     Additionally, Haylee is one of the more active students outside the classroom.  She is a contributor to the yearbook and is a key member of both the Girls Soccer and Basketball teams.  Haylee has also been named as a Captain of this year’s Girls Lacrosse team.

     As for her long-term plans, Haylee hopes to pursue a career in criminology, perhaps as either a forensic examiner or as a criminal lawyer.  She also hopes to attend an ivy league school upon graduating from Hoosac.

     In her spare time, Haylee enjoys playing sports and creative writing. Congratulations Haylee on being awarded Hoosac Student of the Week!

February 19, 2012 

Yaqin "Alice" Jin 

-- By Haylee Manktelow

     The faculty at Hoosac school voted for Yaqin “Alice” Jin, a Fifth former, to be Student of the Week for the week of Febuary 19th, 2012.  Alice Jin is a returning student from China.  “My parents picked Hoosac for me because they liked it.  Teachers are very kind and the environment is pretty good,” stated Alice. 

     Staff and Faculty have noted Alice’s helpful demeanor.  She is always willing to help people and has become known as one of Hoosac’s campus photographers, as she has taken many of the photos for the schools yearbook and newspaper.

     Alice is also making her mark on the athletic field, becoming a goalie on the Girls Lacrosse team. We are looking forward to big things from her this Spring!

     Congratulations Alice!

February 12, 2012 

Austin McCroskie 

-- By Stephen Burke

Austin McCroskie was voted by the faculty as being Hoosac Student of the Week for the week of February 12th, 2012.  Austin is a 6th form student from Texas who is at Hoosac for his 3rd year.   Known and appreciated by most for being the bell-ringer, there's more to Austin than letting us know when class begins.

Austin's family owns an Alpaca farm in Texas, where he was home-schooled before he came to Hoosac. "It did not really work out, so when I came to Hoosac, I was already behind. I had very good grades and just wanted to make up that time." Austin said.

Austin is active in campus life, having recently organized the X-box tournament that was held in the auditorium several weekends ago. "Congratulationss to Ryan Allen and Victor De Vega on winning, and congratulations also to the second place winners, Jasn Rodgers and Blake Barnhill." Austin said.

Austin said a lot has changed at Hoosac during the three years he has gone here, and that a lot of improvements and additions had been made.  "When I come back to the school in 40 years, I wonder what it will look like," said Austin.

Austin is also Hoosac's resident astronomer and is often found in the observatory taking telescopic photos of the stars.  Austin's favorite hobby is photography, with which he helps the school with photos for things like the web-site, Owlet, and yearbook.

Congratulations Austin!