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2008-2009 School Year May 19, 2009
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Graduation Video Order Form
Battle of the Bands
Athletic Physicals
Get Ready for 2009-10 School Year
FHS Athletes sign letters of intent
Summer Athletic Camps
FHS Summer School
Westwood Recognized as Model of Effective School Reform
Great Expectations wins State title
Val, Sal named at FHS
Two Hispanic seniors at FHS will receive ExxonMobil scholarships
FJH Supply Order Online
FHS student receives scholarship from National Merit
Glasgow competes at State
Graduation Video Order Form
Grad Video Order Form
Battle of the Bands
The FHS Interact Club, in connection with the American Cancer Society, will be hosting the Battle of the Bands at Friendswood Centennial Park on Sat., May 23 from 2-10 pm.
Questions can be addressed to Karen Hillier.
Athletic Physicals
Set for Sat., May 23

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FHS Athletes sign letters of intent
The Friendswood High School Athletic Department held a signing letters of intent event.
Summer Athletic Camps
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FHS Summer School 
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National School of Character LogoWestwood WINS!!!, Recognized as Model of Effective School Reform
  The Character Education Partnership (CEP) has named seven public schools, one charter school, one private school, and one school district as 2009 National Schools of Character.
  The winning schools demonstrate that school transformation is possible through low-cost, high-quality character education initiatives. They have closed the achievement gap and raised academic expectations for all students, built strong relationships and partnerships between parents, teachers, and students, and given their students opportunities to serve their communities.
  After three years as a finalist for this prestigious award, Westwood joins the diverse group of winners this year including one school each from ...
Great ExpectationsFHS' Great Expectations wins State Title
  Great Expectations, Friendswood High School University Interscholastic League (UIL) One-Act Play received first place at State competition.  
  This is the fourth appearance to the State meet in four years for FHS. This is the school's 16th appearance to the state meet: 12 appearances with director Kathy Powdrell.
   Friday's win brings the fourth Conference AAAA State Championship to FHS Theatre. This legacy was built upon the dedication and commitment of ...
Grad CapVal, Sal named at Friendswood High School for 2009
  Allison Piwetz and Abigail Wolff, graduating seniors at Friendswood High School, have been named Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2009.
  Piwetz will attend Rice University to pursue a career in energy or genetics research. She received a Moody Honors Scholarship for $500, National Merit Scholarship for $2500 and Hispanic Heritage Youth Award for $1000. She is the daughter of Martin and Maria Piwetz.
   Wolff will attend Texas A&M in College Station to pursue a degree in Chemical Engineering and Veterinary Medicine. She received a Moody Honors Scholarship for $800, National Merit Scholarship for $2500, Forresters Scholarship for $8000 and a Texas A&M Scholarship or $13,500. She is the daughter of Richard and Lynda Wolff.
2 FHS Hispanic seniors to be on Channel 2 about ExxonMobil scholarships for science
  Watch Channel 2 newscast Wed morning at 6 am to see FHS' Carolina White and Allison Piwetz be interviewed about their ExxonMobil scholarship. The 2 will discuss the scholarship and their future plans.
  Read more about the scholarship....
FJH SuppliesFJH to order supplies a new way: online
  Orders have begun for Friendswood Junior High parents to get school supplies. For the upcoming new school year, FJH parents can order online only at www.epipacks.com. Orders will be taken for six weeks only and dates run May 4-June 17. Get confirmation online.  More Information
FHS student receives scholarship from National Merit
  FHS student Joseph Street is the recipient of the National Achievement Chevron Corporation Scholarship for $2,500.
    The National Achievement Scholarship Program, which exists specifically to honor talented Black Americans, is conducted by National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). This scholarship is sponsored by the Chevron Corporation.
    Street will attend Texas A&M University and this scholarship will be offered for his use at this educational institution.
    "We send our best wishes for your continued success," Timothy E. McGuire, President of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, said.
Glasgow competes in State gymnastics
  FHS gymnast, Melissa Glasgow competed at State contest in gymnastics recently. 
  Glasgow qualified for state on Bars, Beam, Vault and the All Around and competed at the Texas High School State Gymnastics Championships in Garland.
She placed twenty-sixth All Around out of 128 gymnasts that competed in the two-day competition.
  At the high school regional gymnastics meet in College Station, the Friendswood High School Gymnastics team placed fifth.  
  Glasgow placed seventh on Bars, eighth on Beam, ninth on Vault, and seventh All Around at the regional meet.
  The top ten on each event and top eight All Around qualify for the state meet.