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PHS Teacher Recognized as a Digital Innovator
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HS faculty member, Annie Matthews ‘93, recently applied and was selected for the PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovators program, which recognizes educators nationwide who are incorporating digital media in classrooms and serving as leaders in educational technology.
Aloha! Providence Singers Travel to Hawaii for Competition
Over the course of the 2016-2017 school year, PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovators will be part of a robust professional learning community that will foster new ways of thinking, while leading the way in using technology to drive student achievement.
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rovidence Singers traveled to Honolulu, Hawaii from March 17th - 21st to compete in the National Heritage Music Festival. The ensemble competed against large public schools from around the country and brought home a Gold Rating, 2nd Place in the Chamber Choir Division. A total of 42 student musicians enjoyed visiting the beautiful and historic sites of Oahu. In addition, two students were honored with individual achievement awards. Christy Hoffman ’17 received the “Maestro Award” for her outstanding vocal solo and Margaret Staedler ’16 received the prestigious “Ovation Award,” an award that is given to only one festival participant upon nomination from her instructor. The Ovation Award recipient displays “a spirit of determination, inspiration and service to others.”
The PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovators program is a yearlong, free professional development program designed to foster and reward a community of highly engaged, tech-savvy K-12 educators who are using digital media and technology in classrooms. Ms. Matthews was selected to join the program as a Local Digital Innovator. She will have exclusive access to all affiliated virtual events and trainings and the potential to partner with PBS inperson at specific education events in the community.
Girls’ Basketball Team Secures Championship Title
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he Lady Pioneers were named the Liberty League Champions after another successful season with a record of 18-11, 7-1 in league. This is the seventh straight Liberty League championship for the program. The girls advanced to the quarterfinals of the CIF Southern Section Division V-AA playoffs, losing to Oxford Academy, 40-31. Rachel Camonayan ‘16 was named the Liberty League Player of the Year. She led Providence in assists, averaging 2.9 a game. In addition, she averaged 7.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.7 steals. Teammates Fabi Jimenez ‘16, who averaged 12 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.7 steals per game and Jasmine Ramirez ‘16, who averaged 10 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.1 steals were also named to the all-league team.
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