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RAMP RIOT 2012!

Posted on October 29, 2012 by admin

On November 10th, 36 basketball playing robots and 2500 cheering fans will rock the Wissahickon High School Circle Gym. Ramp Riot 2012 is a regional robotics competition that attracts teams from seven states. This event is guaranteed fun for the whole family and Admission is free. Our overall mission is to inspire young people, but you’ll want to be there just for the fun of it. The event details are below.

We hope to see you on November 10th at Ramp Riot!

Please join us!

Alan Ostrow, Wissahickon HS Robotics Program, www.team341.com

ABOUT THE EVENT
RAMP RIOT 2012

13th Annual Regional Robotics Competition

November 10th, 2012

9 AM – 5 PM

Wissahickon HS, Circle Gym, 521 Houston Road, Ambler, PA

36 East Coast Teams, from 7 states, battle it out in arena style competition!

Admission is free

* Non-stop action!

* Free Kids Driving Zone!

* Music! Games! Prizes!

* Canned Food Drive to Benefit the Mattie Dixon Community Cupboard

Wissahickon Robotics: This Beats a Coma

Posted on June 27, 2012 by admin

To the Entire Team 341 Family:

Many of you showed your support last Summer for, Team 341 Alum, Doug Markgraf, and his bike ride across the United States in support of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) research. Well, his entire journey was filmed and the documentary is now ready for release. This documentary was created by our very own media coach Scott Richardson with help from Kirsten and many others.

To see the trailer, visit: http://vimeo.com/25396432

The documentary website is here: http://www.thisbeatsacoma.com

To celebrate this achievement and to support TBI Research, you are cordially invited to a very special documentary showing on June 30th. This new film not only chronicles the story of Doug’s inspirational ride, but also his daily struggle with TBI and his efforts to inspire others.

Doug is an incredible member of our Wissahickon family and I urge you to support this cause by joining us at the Ambler Theater on June 30th.

The documentary, This Beats a Coma, will premiere at the Ambler Theater on June 30th at 1 PM and tickets are only $5. Please mark you calendar!(A brief explanation of Doug’s story and the documentary showing details are copied below)

Thank you for your support and we hope to see you at the showing!

Mr. O.

Trailer: http://vimeo.com/25396432
Website: http://www.thisbeatsacoma.com

~About the Film:
Traumatic brain injury is a horrible way to lose your mind. Doug Markgraf would know. On May 31, 2006, he was involved in a hit-and-run accident while riding his bicycle in a bike lane in West Philadelphia. In the collision, Doug shattered bones, helmet, bicycle – and suffered a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Lying in a coma for half a month, doctors refused to acknowledge that his condition would allow anything similar to a complete recovery. And, the last thing they ever expected was that he would awaken, recover, and return to the bike. But, he did. And now he’s on a mission to inspire other TBI survivors, and surprise everyone. To see the teaser, visit: http://vimeo.com/25396432 Documentary Website: http://www.thisbeatsacoma.com

~Showing Specifics:
Date: Saturday, June 30, 2012
Location: The Ambler Theater – Address: 108 E Butler Avenue, Ambler PA 19002 – Website/tickets:

Time: 1:00pm

Cost: $5 / ticket

http://www.amblertheater.org/

After the screening of the film, there will be a Q+A session with Filmmaker Scott Richardson and Doug Markgraf. Be prepared to be inspired!

Winter Semi-Formal Dance – "Glow"

Posted on December 16, 2011 by admin

The Wissahickon High School Winter Semi-Formal will be held on Saturday, December 17^th at Wissahickon High School in the Square Gymnasium. Doors will open at 7:30 PM.

In order to attend the dance, a ticket must be purchased by the Wissahickon High School student. The cost of a ticket for all Wissahickon students is $20.00. Ticket cost for students Not attending Wissahickon High School is $25.00.

Tickets will be on sale from Friday, December 2^rd through Friday, December 16th, 2011.
In order to purchase tickets, each student attending the dance must be cleared of obligations by Mrs. Kennedy in the Activities Office prior to purchase. At the time of purchase, students must present completed 2011 Semi-Formal Emergency Contact information and signed District Dance Policy contract (lavender paper) with payment, either cash or check (payable to Wissahickon High School). Tickets may be purchased during lunches outside Upstairs Café and after school in Activities office.

Mrs. Kennedy will clear obligations during all lunches and after school only. Beginning
December 7, Mrs. Kennedy will be located outside the Upstairs Cafeteria during lunches.
STUDENTS SHOULD NOT COME INTO THE ACTIVITIES OFFICE DURING CLASS TIME in order to clear obligations.

If you change your date after completing all of the information, you will need to notify
Mr. Slanina and/or Miss Fleming of the change prior to the event, and complete another
Semi-Formal form to verify that all obligations have been cleared and paperwork is complete. Failure to do so may keep your date from gaining entry to the dance.

The traditional attire for the Semi-Formal is a “cocktail” style dress for the girls and a suit and tie or jacket and tie for the boys.

On the evening of the dance, students should arrive no later than 8:15 p.m. All students are required to check in at the main desk upon entry. No large bags or outside beverages will be allowed into the school. Students will not be permitted to leave and re-enter. Please make sure you bring your school ID (or driver’s license) and camera for souvenir pictures.

Snack type foods and water will be provided.

Double-sided signature page will be collected. Information sheets are posted on the District website.

We look forward to seeing all of you “GLOW” at the Semi!

Click HERE to access this letter and the Semi-Formal Form.

Click HERE to access the Dance Rules and Policy.