NHS Induction

Last night we were proud to induct our newest 64 members of the Thomas National Honor Society. Congratulations to all of these students on achieving this milestone and exemplifying leadership, scholarship, service and character in and out of the classrooms at Thomas. A huge thank you to our Advisor Mr. Bertrand and NHS officers Ananya, Kristen, Logan and Luke for a smooth ceremony. Also, I big thank you to Mrs. Watras who delivered a great keynote address to our students and families. Here is a list of this year's inductees:

Benjamin A., Joey B., Kristina B., Marin B., Lillian B., Olivia B., Jason B., Jaina B., John B., Jane C., Addison C., Allison C., Natalie C., Jacob D., Milo D., Evelyn F., Annabelle F., Kristina F., Emily F., Soliana G., Sara G., Helene G., Ella G., Cameron G., Lia G., Ja'Nae H., Jocelyn H., Aidyn H., Zoey H., Joel H., Julia J., Audrey J., Gianna L., Jordan L., Trevor L., Ruojian L., William L., Ruby M., Abigail M., Jocelin M., Marisa M., Owen M., Caroline M., Alexander M., Michael N., Ava O., Ashlyn P., Andrew R., Madelyn R., Kyle S., Ellie S., Siera S., Margaret S., Anna S., Cassandra S., Tyler S., Owen T., Brayden T., Lia T., Oksana T., Ethan W., Collin W., Katherine W., Sylwia W., Kacie Z. and James Z.

This is a prestigious annual competition among high school students across the country. It is judged at the regional level (this year at Alfred University’s College of Art) by local artists & college art professors. This year, more than 330,000 works of art were submitted & less than 40% won an award. There are three levels of awards given for single works of art, as well as for entire portfolios. The award categories are gold key, silver key, and honorable mention.

79 total awards

44 individual students

Sophia G

Lillian B.

Lillian B.

Juliet C.

Natalie C.

Emma D.

Elliana G. (x2)

Sophia G. (x2)

Carson H.

Jordan L.

Natalia L.

Katelynn M.

Francesca R.

Connor S. (x2)

Lilyan S.

Annie S.

Gwen T. (x4)

Jessica V. (x3)

Lillian B. (x2)

Isabelle C.-H.

Emma D.

Julia E.

Daniela F.

Sara G. (x2)

Maresa G.

Trinity H.

Olivia I.

Julia J.

Alaina K.

Ceylin K.

Catherine M.

Katelynn M.

Anthony R.

Quinn R.

Danyl R.

Gwen T. (x3)

Jessica V. (x2)

Lillian B.

Julia E.

Evelyn F.

Elliana G.

Sophia G.

Cameron G.

Aubrey L. (x2)

Jordan L.

Jadyn M.

Elayne P. (x2)

Francesca R. (x2)

Ariel Ri.

Kimariah R.-S.

AllyLou R.

Lilyan S.

Annie S.

Cassandra S. (x2)

Maddie T.

Charlotte U.

Isabella V.

Jessica Va.

Hannah V. (x3)

Allison V.

Art teachers in the Rochester-Finger Lakes region can submit up to 2 works of student art. Submissions are capped at 200 total, and then each department in RIT’s schools of Art and Design choose one work to award. All in all, 32 awards were given out and 3 of them were Webster Thomas students!

Jessica V. (School for American Craft Studio Award)

This biennial exhibition allows any teacher in the Rochester area to choose a student and display a work of their own alongside the student work. It is a very unique experience to be able to have our works live alongside one another. The opening reception was Friday, February 9 at Nazareth College’s Arts Center Gallery.

3 student works entered alongside their Art teachers

There are no awards for this show

Gwen T. / Todd Stahl

Jessica V. / Cathy Morrill

Carson H. / Katherine Harrison

There is also spiritwear available for family and friends with a portion of each sale going to fund student activities through our Student Council.

Check out the shop details below.

OUR SHOP DETAILS

- Shop Now: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/jMEUvDfekS

- Store Open From: April 8 - April 22, 2024

The Webster Marching Band is hosting an informational night for all new, interested, and returning members on April 22nd at 6pm in the Spry Cafetorium. There are opportunities for musicians, dancers, and tech crew. Come learn about the program, meet our staff, meet other kids in the band, and learn about our show this season! Students in grades 6-12 from all middle schools and high schools are welcome to join! No experience is required and EVERYONE is welcome! If you have any questions, email Brittany Cole at Brittany_Cole@webstercsd.org. Hope to see you there!

Earth Club is collecting new and gently used clothing for our Thrift Fair during Earth Week. Collection bins can be found by the house offices, Main Office, and by the CARE room. Start cleaning out those closets and stay green Titans.

The annual Best Buddies Friendship Walk is quickly approaching! The Thomas Best Buddies Club would love for you to join us if you are available. Can't join? Consider sponsoring our walk!

Tell us more about Best Buddies!

Founded in 1989 by Anthony K. Shriver, Best Buddies is a vibrant organization that has grown from one original chapter to nearly 3,000 chapters worldwide, positively impacting the lives of over 1.3 million people with and without IDD. Best Buddies programs engage participants in each of the 50 states and in 45 countries around the world

What is the Friendship Walk?

The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is the leading event in the country supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Join 50,000 participants at 70+ Walks across the globe to support the Best Buddies programs in schools, workplaces, and communities. You’ll be making the world more welcoming to people with IDD — one friendship, one job, and one life-changing connection at a time.

You can register to walk with the One Webster Team at:

Register (Western NY) – Best Buddies Friendship Walk

Donations can be made to the One Webster Team at:

https://www.bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org/westernny/supporting/#onewebster

OR

Donations can be made to my person page (Donating here will give Thomas HS the credit for the donations)

https://www.bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org/westernny/supporting/#kellykelly

Thanks for considering supporting this amazing organization. Our Thomas Best Buddies thank you and look forward to seeing you Saturday April 27th at the Friendship Walk!

The JV and Varsity Lacrosse teams had our annual service day collecting garbage between both campuses at Willink and Thomas. We collected many bags of garbage and some interesting items including a chair, sled,& fencing!

Please review this linked handout if you are interested in submitting a design to be considered for this year’s Senior Trip T-shirt. The submission deadline has been extended through Friday, April 19, 2024.

This year’s Senior Ball will be held:

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Eagle Vale Golf Club

7:00 – 11:00 PM

(Dinner served at 7:30)

Senior Ball will feature a buffet dinner, desserts, an event favor, a DJ, and a photo booth.

Senior Ball tickets will be sold Monday, April 15 - Thursday April 18 before and after school in room 339 and outside of the Senior Lounge during most lunch blocks.

If you are bringing a guest who is not a current Thomas student, you need to submit a completed guest application form to your house office no later than Friday, May 10.

• You must have a ticket to enter the event.

• You must be in school on Friday, May 17th in order to attend the event. If you are absent, you will not be admitted.

• Once you arrive at the event, you may not leave and come back. If you leave the building, you will be asked to leave the grounds and will not be readmitted.

If you have any other questions or concerns, please see Mrs. Sidoti and Miss Schotty in room 339 or send us an email at christine_schotthoefer@webstercsd.org.

Work has begun on the slideshow for this year’s Senior Breakfast. We are looking for photos that represent your time in Webster from elementary school through senior year at Thomas. Please send photos to: wthspictures24@gmail.com

SENIOR TRIP MEDICATION ORDERS

If applicable, you must submit the following to the Main Office no later than Thursday, May 30:

• Extended Field Trip Medication Order Form (PINK form)

• Medications NOT approved for self-carry

Linked here is an updated listing of important dates for the Class of 2024.

Kate R

Flag Football

Kate is new to flag football this season. Since she has decided to play, she has come to every workout and practice. Kate has provided leadership and great play on the field. She is also an excellent student and a valued member of the Thomas community.

Craig M.

Lacrosse

Craig works hard on a daily basis all with a smile on his face. A two sport athlete, he was selected Captain this season by his peers. Craig makes the most out of every situation. He represents our program in so many ways by volunteering and giving back to the youth lacrosse programs, Craig is an excellent role model for his peers. Better Husbands, Better Fathers, Better Neighbors is our mission and Craig will be all of those and more.

Boys Lacrosse

Girls Lacrosse

Girls Flag Football

Boys Golf

Baseball

Softball

Boys Tennis

Glenn Widor

Webster Thomas High School Principal

670-8001

glenn_widor@webstercsd.org