On Tuesday, February 28, Consortium is hosting its second annual blood drive from 8:30 to 2:30 in the gym. Please contact Mrs. Hatcher to sign up.  Thank you!
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Please join us for a memorial blood drive in loving memory of Katrina R. Johnson, mother of Consortium graduate Kavon Johnson.  This is the third annual blood drive sponsored by Girlfriends Forever and the Red Cross.  We hope you will join us!

WHEN:
Saturday, March 10, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
WHERE:
American Red Cross
100 Mack Avenue (at Woodward) in Detroit
WHO:
Donors with appointments will be honored.  Walk-ins will be taken as space allows.  Everyone must be signed in by 2:45 p.m. to participate.  Drink plenty of water and juice before and during the donation day.
HOW:
Contact Patricia Crosson at (313) 671-7627 to sign up.  Thank you.
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Lisa McCall teaches dance and drama at CCPHS.  She is also an acclaimed dancer and choreographer in her own right, having worked with Alvin Ailey, Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle, and Lena Horne.  Ms. McCall has performed at the White House and Carnegie Hall.

This summer she be the choreographer for Carlos Santana during his tour of Australia.  We are all very excited for Ms. McCall.  We can't wait to hear her stories and see her pictures!

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Consortium College Preparatory High School is honored to announce the students who are candidates for the National Honor Society this year.  These students have demonstrated a love of learning, a dedication to excellence, and a pride in personal achievement:

12TH GRADE:
Agustin Alvarez, JuJuan Antoine, Travon Baker, Shavonne Bates, Alia Dilingham, Deonte Hargrove, Arlinda Hawthorne, Keonia Kirby, Jakita Legette, Shaniece McCoy, Josiah Shackelford, Malcolm Sterling, Briana Sutton, Tre Tigner, Brittany Watkins, Rahae Wilson, and Steven Woolfork

11TH GRADE:
Cortez Bolton, Jaylyn Brown, Jazlyn Brown, Denee Davis, Fatimah Ford, Cincerae Hunter, Elijah Ingram, Lyna Jackson, and Ty'china Mack

10TH GRADE
Alondra Alvizo, Marniesha Baldwiin, Anotonia Esparza, Jasmine Henderson, Alonna Hover, Patience Lucas, Kashae Pace, Roshawna Page, Robyn Reed, Leshaylah Smith, Mariah Smith, Micah Smith, Shereta Spearman, Dymon Trimble, Angel Villagomez, Diamond Westbrook, and Joseph Woods

Congratulations, one and all.
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Our school had a very special visitor today.  Rhonda Walker, the morning news anchor of TV station WDIV, came to Consortium to meet with three exceptional students: Kyah Bracy (9th grade), Derricka Moore (11th grade), and Kayla Bracy (11th grade).  The mission of the Rhonda Walker Foundation is to empower inner city teen girls towards becoming strong, confident, successful, and moral future leaders.  We encourage everyone to visit her website.

Rhonda Walker with Mr. Atkins

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Staff members and students of Consortium College Preparatory High School took part in the "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" walk on Saturday, October 15th.  Led by our business manager Shavonne Brown, cheerleading coach Crystal Smith, and social worker Rachael Hatcher, the CONSORTIUM CELEBRATING SISTERHOOD team earned over $2,500 in the fight against breast cancer.  Thanks to everyone who participated or donated!
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Consortium High School is joining in an effort to prevent people from texting while driving. We are participating with DATT (Drivers Against Texting & Talking) to raise awareness of how dangerous this practice really is.

Traffic crashes related to distracted driving are the leading cause of death and injury for teenagers in Michigan. Many fatalities involve young people from 16 to 25 years old. This is something that should alarm all families who care about safety. That's why we're getting involved.

Rachael Hatcher, our school social worker, is leading the campaign at our school. She says, "This is a very important issue. We hope that parents will speak with their children and encourage them to take the pledge. Let's all stop texting while driving."
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Because of the hard work by our teachers, students, and parents, Consortium College Preparatory High School has received the 2011 Michigan Emerald School designation.

Our students and staff have completed at least 15 energy saving and environmental tasks.  Nancy Gregor, Wayne County Michigan Green School Co-coordinator, wrote: "The efforts you made to complete the tasks are very impressive.  I urge Consortium College Preparatory High School to continue with the energy saving and environmental tasks and hope you encourage others to follow."

Students actively participate in a school-wide recycling program.  They discuss alternative energy in their science classes.  We hascsve had visitors from the Sierra Club, speaking about endangered species.  There will be a recognition ceremony to be held later this spring, and Consortium also received a banner to be displayed in front of the school.  We are the first Leona Group school in Wayne County to earn this honor.
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 If you are the family of a Consortium student, don't be surprised if you receive an automated telephone message from the school.  Our office manager Shavonne Brown has started using a service to call parents with important announcements. 

For example, she might want to remind you about parent-teacher conferences.  She might want to notify you in case of emergency.  The system records her voice and calls your house with the message.

What can you do to receive your CCPHS voicemail?  Please make sure that your contact information is up to date in our office.  If you change phone numbers, remember to tell the school.  Thank you!

p.s.  The automated message will only start playing after you say "Hello" (or anything else).  That's when you'll hear Ms. Brown.  Don't just wait without saying a word, because the robot is more patient than any human.
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MIDWEST SPELLING BEE 2011 RESULTS:

1 Kavel Mason   Joy Preparatory Academy  
2  Brian Ross  Pierre Toussaint Academy  
3  Khariane Gray  ABT Middle School  
4  Tion Hopkins  Pierre Toussaint Academy 
5  Julius Hurst  George Crockett Academy  
6  Krysten Duffey  Voyageur Consortium  
7  Osvaldo Vega  Cesar Chavez Academy  
8  Gilbert Carmona  Eagle Academy  
9  Liam Burks  Pierre Toussaint Academy  
10  Shardanae Johnson  Allen Academy
A spelling bee can be just as exciting as a championship sports event.  Just ask the 55 talented students from 11 Leona Group schools who competed recently in the Midwest Spelling Bee.  The event included schools from Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana.  The event was very exciting as the last duo of spellers battled to the very end.

Big-time thanks to Tamasha James (Co-host), coordinators Shavonne Brown, Darlene Corbin, Jeff Fett, Joe Wrone, Madalin Kaltz; Special thanks to the judges who judged like they have been judging all of their lives: Barbara Barrett, Nina Jackson, April Mcghee, and Mary Lou Van Antwerp. Some details were handled by three Consortium seniors: Ashlee Pierson, Kevin Williams, and Krystal Williams.

Special thanks to the Leona Group's CEO Dr. Bill Coats as well as our local supporter and entrepreneur David Rammouni, who each provided which entirely paid for all of the prizes and food for the participants and guests. The top 10 competitors received some very nice prizes and awards. All 55 participant received a special gift bag, certificate, and t-shirt.

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