Schuylkill Haven Area High School

Rainbow Trout eggs from the PA Fish and Boat Commission for Mrs. Schwenk’s yearly PA Trout in the Classroom program have arrived and the adventure begins! The eggs were counted, acclimated to and introduced in to the aquarium by Trout Committee Co- President Blake Rossi and Trout Committee Co-Vice President Allie Benulis. Other Trout Committee Officers include Matt Angelo, Chase Fisher, Carter Daniel, and Talan Spitler. Freshman members of the Trout Committee observed the big day including Aisley Jenan, Jaiden Kocher, Greyson Murphy, Eli Barton, L J Ulsh, Markko Durec, Dylan Benulis, Ethan Miller, Kloee Engle, Mina Barket, Jaimee Wagner, and Vanessa Bildheiser. In the photos, the eggs can be seen in the bag in which they arrived and then after they were introduced in to the two egg baskets in the aquarium. A total of 155 eggs were received, and the 50-member Trout Committee is hoping to have another successful year!

We are always connected in more ways than one. Look around for your name to see who you're connected to. ----------------------------------- Purple - Seniors Pink - Juniors Green - Sophomores Blue - Freshmen Red - 8th Grade D.A.Y Club is “Linked” together for 2025. Each student's name is on one of these links. We are all in this together, go Canes! 💙💛

🎶 Join Us for the Schuylkill County Chorus Festival! 🎶 📅 Date: Saturday, January 18th ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM 📍 Location: North Schuylkill High School Auditorium Experience an unforgettable afternoon of music featuring the best voices from across Schuylkill County! 🌟 We’re proud to announce that four talented members of the Schuylkill Haven Area High School band will be participating: 🎤 Zamonie Alexander 🎤 Matthew Angelo 🎤 Maria Frantz 🎤 Elizabeth Krause 🎟️ Tickets: • $10 for Adults • $5 for Seniors & Students Don’t miss this chance to support our amazing students and enjoy an afternoon of musical excellence! 💙💛

The Blue and Gold Yearbook staff is excited to share with you all that the PTO has generously offered to purchase every graduating senior a copy of the 2025 yearbook. If you see a member of the PTO, be sure to thank them for their continued support and generosity! If you have a senior and have already purchased a copy of the yearbook, be on the lookout for communication from Mrs. Hale by the end of next week. If you are the parent of an underclassman and would like to purchase a yearbook, please head to www.jostens.com to secure your copy.

🎉 Attention Class of 2026! 🎉 Your spirit wear is officially on sale! Show off your Hurricane pride with exclusive apparel designed just for you. 🏴‍☠️💙 🔗 Order now: https://shclassof2026.itemorder.com/shop/sale/ ⏳ Hurry—sale ends February 2nd, 2025! Don’t miss your chance to snag your favorite gear. Let’s represent the Class of 2026 in style! 🙌 #HurricanePride #ClassOf2026

🚨Attention senior parents/guardians!🚨 Yearbook Recognition Ads are the perfect way to commemorate achievements and celebrate milestones. We have limited space still available for senior ads in the 2025 Blue and Gold Yearbook. Ads will be sold from January 8th until January 17th OR until we run out of room! To create your ad on January 8th, simply go to www.jostens.com and upload your photos and messages. Don’t forget to purchase your copy of the yearbook while on www.jostens.com! Any questions can be sent to Mrs. Hale halej@shasd.org

AP Research students are looking for community members, parents, and interested adults to provide feedback on the following surveys: https://forms.gle/UeLhhPGmXPnfetCn8 (Social Habits/TikTok Survey) https://forms.gle/ndWGXnVmW3rUhynj6 (County School Districts’ Cell Phone Policies) As part of the AP Research curriculum, students are required to conduct their own research on a topic of their choosing. Students have created these surveys in order to gather research which will then be interpreted and compiled into a formal research paper and presentation. All feedback provided in these surveys is confidential. Thank you for your continued support of our students!

🌟🎉 Huge Congratulations to Allie Benulis! 🎉🌟 On December 31st, senior cheerleader Allie Benulis represented Schuylkill Haven with pride and talent at the 2025 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida! 🏈🎀 What an incredible honor to perform on such a grand stage, showcasing her hard work, spirit, and dedication. Allie, you’ve made the Hurricanes community so proud, and we’re thrilled to celebrate this amazing achievement with you! 💙💛 Let’s give a big round of applause for Allie and all she has accomplished! 👏✨

Attention all current Haven STC students: A reminder that SHAHS semester one ends on Friday, January 10, 2025, and semester two starts on Monday, January 13, 2025. Please be advised that STC semester one ends on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, and semester two starts on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Therefore, any Haven student heading to STC for semester two should turn in their Chromebook and charger to the Tech dept on or before January 10, 2025. Those students returning from STC will have laptops in their respective homerooms for January 15, 2025. If there is a change in these dates due to weather, more information will be communicated to all students.

Attention senior parents/guardians! This is the last call for senior ads in the 2025 publication of the Blue and Gold Yearbook. Available space is limited. Click on the link to create an ad for your senior! www.jostens.com

🎉❄️ Step into a Winter Wonderland! ❄️🎉 Schuylkill Haven Area High School is excited to invite you to our Winter Formal on: 📅 Saturday, January 11th 🕖 7:00–10:00 PM 📍 The Walk In Art Center ✨ Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with music, dancing, and magical winter vibes! Dress your best and get ready to create memories that will warm your heart all season long. 🎟️ Tickets: $15 per person Don’t wait—secure your spot and be part of the fun! See Profe to sign-up after the break! 🌟 Tag your friends, pick out your outfit, and get ready to step into a night of elegance and excitement. We can’t wait to see you there!

🎉❄️ Step into a Winter Wonderland! ❄️🎉 Schuylkill Haven Area High School is excited to invite you to our Winter Formal on: 📅 Saturday, January 11th 🕖 7:00–10:00 PM 📍 The Walk In Art Center ✨ Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with music, dancing, and magical winter vibes! Dress your best and get ready to create memories that will warm your heart all season long. 🎟️ Tickets: $15 per person Don’t wait—secure your spot and be part of the fun! See Profe to sign-up after the break! 🌟 Tag your friends, pick out your outfit, and get ready to step into a night of elegance and excitement. We can’t wait to see you there!

🌟 Congratulations, Dr. Shawn Fitzpatrick! 🌟 We are incredibly proud to announce that our very own Dr. Shawn Fitzpatrick has earned the National Superintendent’s Certification from the American Association of School Administrators (AASA). This prestigious honor recognizes his completion of a rigorous two-year program, showcasing his dedication to excellence in educational leadership. Dr. Fitzpatrick’s unwavering commitment to our students, staff, and community continues to inspire us all. His hard work, vision, and leadership are at the heart of Schuylkill Haven’s success. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Fitzpatrick on this remarkable achievement! 🎉

🏊‍♂️💙 Dive into Spirit! 💙🏊‍♀️ Support the Schuylkill Haven Swimming Team and show off your Hurricane pride with some fresh new gear! 🌀 From stylish apparel to cozy must-haves, this spirit wear sale has something for everyone—even if you’re not a swimmer! 🌟 But hurry—the store closes January 1st! 🕛 Don’t miss your chance to grab these awesome items and support our amazing student-athletes. 👉 Click here to shop now: https://shswim2024.itemorder.com/shop/category/191989/

🎄🎅 Calling all homeroom teachers! 🎅🎄 It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and Aevidum’s Holiday Door Decorating Contest is back to spread some festive cheer! ✨ 🗓️ Important Dates: 🎁 All doors must be decorated by Tuesday, December 17th ❄️ Voting ends on Thursday, December 19th 🏆 Prize: The homeroom with the most votes will be treated to delicious donuts on Friday, December 20th 🍩🎉 Let’s deck the halls (or, in this case, the doors) with creativity, joy, and holiday spirit! May the best door win! 🎨🎄

🏀 Join Us for a Special Night! 🏀 🎉 40th Anniversary Recognition of the 1985 Schuylkill Haven Lady Hurricanes State Championship Team 🏆 📅 When: Friday, December 13th, at the CACL Center 🕕 JV Game: 6:00 PM 🕖 Recognition Ceremony: Before the Girls Varsity Game Let’s pack the gym and honor these legendary athletes who made history! 💙💛 Show your support for our Lady Hurricanes past and present!

🎶✨ Oh, what a night! Last evening, the Zwerling Auditorium was alive with the sound of holiday cheer as our talented band and chorus delivered a showstopping Holiday Concert! From toe-tapping classics to breathtaking harmonies, it was a night to remember. Thank you to all the students, directors, and staff who made the season come alive through music—and to our community for filling the auditorium with your applause and holiday spirit. 🎄🎤🎷 If you were there, share your favorite moment in the comments! Let’s keep the magic going. 💫

We are very proud to announce that Senior Anna Schaeffer was chosen as the 2024-2025 Female Scholar Athlete from Schuylkill Haven. Anna will represent our school at the Schuylkill County Women’s Athletic Association banquet in May. Congratulations to Anna for all of her hard work in the classroom, on the trails, on the track, and on the court.

SHAHS would like to recognize junior TJ Adams. He is this year’s recipient of the Peter R. Marsh Foundation’s Silent Servant Scholarship Award. This scholarship is awarded to a student who displays exceptional, behavioral kindness, and who values empathy, compassion, and community service. Congratulations, TJ!

AP Environmental Science students visited Honey Brook Farm to learn about agricultural practices and sustainable farming. Students learned about the challenges growing crops during a drought, ways to manage animal grazing to prevent overgrazing, pest prevention, and environmental laws and regulations. Thank you to Honey Brook Farm for taking the time to work with our students.