THE CHAINSMOKERS AND GET SCHOOLED CRASH SENIOR DAY AT WEBSTER HIGH SCHOOL TO RECOGNIZE SOARING GRADUATION AND COLLEGE-ACCEPTANCE RATES
Webster High School's graduation rate has risen from 53.3 percent to 75.5 percent since 2013 and the Class of 2017 has posted a 33 percent increase
in college-going seniors
TULSA, OK - May 17, 2017 - Platinum recording artists The Chainsmokers partnered with Get Schooled to crash Webster High School's senior day to recognize the staff and students at Webster High School for their extraordinary increases in graduation rates and college going rates. At an all school assembly, The Chainsmokers spoke about the power that comes from doing extraordinary things. They even surprised the senior class by giving every student a ticket to their concert tonight at the BOK in Tulsa.
Webster High School serves a diverse mix of students, 90 percent of whom qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch. Staff and students have worked together to dramatically improve the school's graduation rate, jumping more than 20 percentage points in just four years. In Sept. 2016, the Webster team knocked on doors, made phone calls, and used social media to find "no-show" students and get them back in school.
Not only will the school continue to see a higher graduation rate than past years, but the Webster class of 2017 has increased college-acceptance rates by 33 percent over the prior year.
Since 2013, Webster High School has partnered with Diplomas Now, a national school improvement model aimed at ensuring students have access to the academic, emotional and social supports they need to succeed in middle and high school and graduate ready for college and beyond.
"The Webster High School community in partnership with Diplomas Now united the school around a common goal: improved graduation. Incredibly, they engaged every teacher and student in this work and in doing so have demonstrated to the nation what is possible when schools and partners work together," said Marie Groark, Executive Director of Get Schooled. "We are excited to recognize their hard work and success."
"The collaborative efforts of our Diplomas Now team highlight the success students can achieve when schools and communities partner together. We are extremely proud of the Class of 2017 and all that its successes represent for not only Webster High School, but also for the Tulsa School district," said Laura Weeldreyer, Chief Program Officer for Talent Development Secondary, one of three partners that make up Diplomas Now.
Tulsa Public Schools Superintendent Deborah A. Gist said, "The Webster community has raised the bar for excellence, and we are incredibly proud of the gains our students have made in the last year. Every one of these graduates will have expanded opportunities for personal and professional success - receiving a high school diploma is truly life-changing accomplishment."
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About Get Schooled
Get Schooled is a non-profit organization that directly engages and motivates students to graduate from high school and succeed in college. Get Schooled is the premiere education brand for young people - linking students with high quality, cutting edge resources and tools they need to succeed. Get Schooled has developed a track record of success because it engages with young Americans using the media, technology and popular culture that is an integral part of their lives. Get Schooled's work is boosted by partners like Viacom, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Comcast. For more details on Get Schooled, visit www.getschooled.com.
About Diplomas Now
Diplomas Now partners with the nation's most challenged middle and high schools to improve outcomes for students with the greatest needs. Diplomas Now provides whole school improvement practices and an early warning system that identifies students who are off track in attendance, behavior and course performance. Diplomas Now then provides individualized academic and social-emotional support and case management to get them on track.
Diplomas Now was launched in 2008 by three organizations working in partnership: Talent Development Secondary at Johns Hopkins University, which provides curriculum and instruction support to teachers; City Year, which provides high-impact student, classroom and school-wide academic and social-emotional interventions; and Communities In Schools, which provides case management support to students with the highest needs. To learn more about Diplomas Now, visit www.diplomasnow.org.
About Tulsa Public Schools
Tulsa Public Schools' vision is to be the destination for extraordinary educators who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers and life. Their mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals and make positive contributions to the world. Visit www.tulsaschools.org for more information.
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America First Credit Union Strolls in Support of
11th Annual West Haven Elementary Cancer Walk
WHAT: America First Credit Union will once again join in the cause to raise monies for the American Cancer Society, alongside West Haven Elementary School, during its 11th Annual Hawk Walk. Hosted by West Haven students, the mini Relay-for-Life raises funds for the American Cancer Society. Since its inception in 2007, the Hawk Walk has raised more than $70,000 for the American Cancer Society.
In support of the 11th annual event, America First will donate cookies, bottled water, a live DJ and $5 for every student walking from 7 to 8 a.m.
WHEN: 7 a.m., Friday, May 19
WHERE: West Haven Elementary
4385 South 3900 West
West Haven, Utah 84401
VISUALS: - The America First Credit Union Utah Jazz dancers cheering on walkers
- West Haven Elementary School students walking in support of cancer awareness
ABOUT: The Hawk Walk began in 2007 when then West Haven sixth grader, Garrett Gallegos, and his mother, Tammy, who is a Senior Vice President at America First, walked together in a Relay-for- Life. Gallegos asked if they could start a similar effort at his school to help his teacher who had two sons diagnosed with cancer. Things snowballed from there as other students wanted to lend support and raise funds for the cancer society. That first year, West Haven fifth and sixth graders held the first mini Relay- For-Life Hawk Walk.
For more information on how to donate, please call 801-452-4960 or 801-452-4979. For additional information visit americafirst.com, America First Credit Union on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.
CONTACT: Media are welcome to cover and must call Nicole Cypers at 801-726-9480 or ncypers@americafirst.com.
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Hi there!
I just wanted to send this friendly reminder in case this slipped through the cracks. I know how busy we all are!
I’m participating in the American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure because I want to do something to fight back against a disease that affects so many lives. I set up my own webpage on the Tour de Cure site where you can quickly and easily make a secure, 100% tax-deductible, online donation.
Why help me Stop Diabetes? There are 29 million Americans living with diabetes, a disease that is outpacing heart disease, cancer and AIDS. If current trends continue, one in three children born in the year 2000 will develop diabetes in their lifetime. There is still time for you to help me fight back against this disease. Don’t forget that your dollars make an impact every day in the lives of those with diabetes.
Please take a few moments to donate to this very important cause. Your support would be greatly appreciated!
Together we can Stop Diabetes!
Dave
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Tri-State - CT, MA & RI - High School Fishing State Championships June 3!
Arizona State Championship - May 20
Alabama, Washington & WV State Championships - May 21
Oklahoma State Championship - May 27
Indiana State Championship - June 3
Tri-State High School Fishing State Championship
Make plans now to get registered and come see what all the hype is about with high school fishing and TBF/FLW's renewed partnership and formats. You won't want to miss out this season!
Going forward, the SAF program will operate on a school calendar with the National Championship being held in the summer in conjunction with the High School Fishing World Finals.
All participants must be Student Angler Federation (SAF) members to participate. SAF membership includes both TBF and FLW membership plus a digital subscription to FLW Bass Fishing magazine, online training courses and more.
SAF members never pay an entry fee to participate in TBF or FLW High School Fishing tournaments and all clubs are covered by SAF insurance, which means there is no added expense for schools with sanctioned High School Fishing clubs.
CHECK OUT MORE SAF MEMBER BENEFITS!
2017 Membership - Rod Promotion!
Get your 2017 Membership updated through SAF's rod promotion & get full SAF competitor memberships PLUS a baitcaster!
* While supplies last *Save on shipping! - Clubs can collect the $50/angler & make 1 order!
Check it out HERE!
SAF's Sunglass Fundraiser - Introducing NEW Styles & NEW Sample Packs!
Purchase sunglasses for $10.99 a pair & then sell them to your schools & communities. The club keeps all the profit! Great way to help earn money for club memberships, team jerseys, equipment, tournament travel & more!
NEW for 2017 - Sunglass Sample Packs- $99 Sample packs include all 4 styles with both lens shade options for a total of 9 different glasses. The sample packs are available for $99 total & we'll cover the shipping! Sample packs will help your club advertise, display & sell more glasses!!
Click HERE for more info & the UPDATED flyer & order form!
Club Weigh-in Kits - $99
Weigh-in kits come with a scale, Golden Rule bump board & 15 Cabela's weigh-in bags!
Contact the TBF National Office to order: info@federationangler.com or 580-765-9031
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