3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tutoring - Media Center
7:00 AM - 8:20 AM Commencement Speech Auditions
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM X-Block
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Parent-Teacher Conferences-High School
7:00 AM - 8:20 AM Commencement/Honors Convocation Vocal Auditions
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM X-Block
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tutoring - Media Center
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tutoring - Media Center
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM X-Block
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM X-Block
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tutoring - Media Center
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM PTA Meeting
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tutoring - Media Center
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM X-Block
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM X-Block
Late Start Schedule for Tuesday, 4/24/18
PD 7:30-9:00 am Shuttle
7:15
8:50
1st hour 9:00-9:54 9:54
2nd hour 10:02-11:02 11:02
Lunch 11:10-11:50 11:44
3rd hr Class 11:50-12:44
3rd hr Class 11:10-12:04 12:04
Lunch 12:04-12:44 12:44
4th Hour 12:52-1:47 1:47
5th hour 1:55-2:50 2:45
The OSTC busses will run on their normal schedule.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are Thursday, April 26, 2018.
Click here for more information: Groves Parent-Teacher Conferences Letter
Attention Groves CLASS of 2018!
For the current and important information
use the Quick Link "Senior Class Information" or the Tab "Senior Class"
Register Now for the Groves High School Orchestras’
6th Annual Forte 5K Run/Walk on May 20th
The Groves High School Orchestras’ 6th Annual Forte 5K Run/Walk will be held
on Sunday, May 20, 2018, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Beverly Park,
located on Beverly Road between Southfield and Evergreen Roads.
The Forte 5K Run/Walk, which features a USATF certified race course,
is a major fundraiser for the Groves Orchestras.
Register online through May 17 at bit.ly/forte5k,
$30, which includes a t-shirt.
To ensure receiving a specific t-shirt size,
please register online by May 6.
Registration will also be available at Beverly Park on race day,
beginning at 7:30 a.m., $35, cash only.
Don’t miss this fun event. Sign up today!
TOM CARSON MEMORIAL AWARD NOMINATION
Tom Carson, Groves’ first basketball coach, died suddenly of a heart attack following a basketball game in 1968. Every year since his death, the Tom Carson Memorial Award has been presented during graduation ceremonies to a senior male and female student who best personifies the qualities of personal behavior, which Mr. Carson taught and believed in. Mr. Carson encouraged students to recognize that they live only once and should, therefore, strive to do something constructive and worthwhile with their lives. He encouraged students to be law abiding, honest, sincere, show concern for others and be loyal to family, friends, school and the community. The committee is seeking good all-around citizens, but they need not be outstanding academically nor the “superstars” in any sport.
This award is made possible through the Tom Carson Memorial Award Fund, which is maintained by the Groves’ PTSA Boosters organization. A committee of students, parents, and faculty carefully review all nominations received and select the winners.
The two senior students who are selected will have their names engraved on a plaque that remains on a wall in the high school office and will receive an engraved watch at the graduation ceremonies.
Parents, teachers or friends may nominate seniors. Nominations are to be submitted to Staci Peterson in the Groves High School main office, no later than Monday, April 30, 2018.
Advanced Placement Exams Information: AP Exams Information and Link
Groves Course Catalog 2018-2019
Groves Course Numbers 2018-2019
9th Grade Course Planning Guide
College and Career Center News
College Visit Schedule – All juniors and seniors are invited to attend meetings with the college admission reps who visit Groves. Register in person, in advance in the College & Career Center and obtain a pass to be excused from the class you will miss. Most College Visit meetings are held in the College & Career Center unless otherwise indicated.
For an up to date list of college visits, check the College Visit Calendar on Mrs. Bodary's website at https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Page/1748. Please contact her if you have any concerns regarding the college search and admission process, career planning, financial aid, and scholarships. Mrs. Marlene Bodary – MBodary@birmingham.k12.mi.us.
Birmingham Groves High School
A Tradition of Excellence, since 1959
Through its mission, Groves seeks to be a community of learners which values each individual and fosters intellectual excellence, personal development, social responsibility and ethical standards. It only takes one step onto the Groves campus to see this mission quickly come to life. Exceptional teaching and learning inhabits classrooms while an air of encouragement and acceptance builds students' connections with each other and the community at large. The Groves Advantage lies within the community that makes up Groves -- committed and enthusiastic educators, a compassionate support team of staff members, engaged parents and students eager to move themselves and each other toward successful futures.
Embekka Thompson, Principal
Othamian Peterson, Assistant Principal
Staci Peterson, Assistant Principal
Darin Wilcox, Assistant Principal
Tom Flynn, Athletic Director
Click here for the 2018 Reflections Participants
Congratulations to the
Juniors in the Japanese Class at Groves
for the outstanding results
from the 2017 National Japanese Exam.
Exam level 1:
Honorable Mention:
Makaiya Sain
(National Ranking 131 of 466)
Exam level 2:
Gold prize:
Walter Davis
(National Ranking 1 of 565)
Gold prize:
Joan LaMar
(National Ranking 1 of 565)
Silver prize:
Antulio Erickson-Suzuki
(National Ranking 78 of 565)
Honorable Mention:
Shane Donovan
(National Ranking 166 of 565)
Walter Davis (junior)
also passed the
“Japanese Language Proficiency Test”
for the level called N4
which is the highest level
for high school level.
This spring, Groves Newspaper students
won 14 statewide awards from the
Michigan Interscholastic Press Association,
hosted by Michigan State University.
Two students on staff earned First Place
in the state for Division 2
and a total of 11 students earned
an individual statewide award.
Students won across many categories
of photography, writing, and research:
news, argumentation, narration,
human interest, sports, environment,
health coverage, and design.
Please congratulate the following
students for their awards:
Personality Profile
1st Place
Alex Johnson
Rori Mullen's art combats sexism
Environmental, Health or Science
1st Place
Charlotte Beggs
Rising opiate addiction in suburban schools
Personality Profile
Honorable Mention
Charlotte Beggs
Junior Kendall Hall produces album, Homily
Informative Feature
Honorable Mention
Charlotte Beggs
Stagefighting in spring play
Human Interest Feature
2nd Place
Robbie Juriga
Japanese teacher juggles seven classes
while battling cancer
Sports News Story
3rd Place
Allison Miller
Alumni compete in Olympic swimming trials
Human Interest Feature
Honorable Mention
Annalese Lohr
Sophomore Trevor Sullivan battles
second paralyzing condition
Personal Narrative
Honorable Mention
Katie Westerlund
Eighth wonder of the world
Personal Narrative
Honorable Mention
Jaxon Bumbaugh
My road to Washington
Sports Feature Story
Honorable Mention
Anja Rouaud
Sophomore Celia Crompton
trains for fencing Olympics
News Analysis
Christian Zeitvogel
Honorable Mention
New security after gun scare on campus
News Analysis
Justin Sherman
Honorable Mention
District Overhauls English Curriculum
Sports Action Photo
Honorable Mention
Josh Klein
Serving a leap
Front Page/Newsmagazine Style
Honorable Mention
Scriptor Staff
Art to combat sexism
(April 2017)
Individual Award winners include:
1st Place:
Kendall Hall-Impromptu
Victoria Lurz-Prose
Halle Tilotti-Dramatic Interpretation
Lauren Emerick-Sales 9/10
2nd Place:
Ashley Stewart-Prose
Olivia Reeves-Extemporaneous
Griffin Kozlow-Dramatic Interpretation 9/10
Casey Sherwood-Sales
Ryan Larson/Marshall Ross-Duo
3rd Place:
Zach Heaton-Impromptu
4th Place:
Ben Iverson-Broadcasting
Chance Stephenson-Extemporaneous
Paige Stearn-Storytelling
5th Place:
Jadyn Broomfield-Broadcasting
Sophie Dara-Informative
Cassie Delgado-Sales
Maddy Hardey-Sales 9/10
6th Place:
Harvey Reeves-Informative
Sophie Erlich-Oratory
Isaiah Johnson-Poetry
Lexy Schusterbrown-Dramatic Interpretation 9/10
Semifinalists:
Mia Ersher-Dramatic Interpretation
Scotty Lockwood-Storytelling
Quarter Finalist:
The Jungle Book-Multiple
(Misha Adler, Jordan Davis,
Ruby Kolender, James Laport, Hope Tusman)
State competitors:
Jack Gross-Oratory
Beau Lerner/James Hardy-Duo
Emma Simonte-Poetry
Hercules-Multiple
(Megan Darby, Cameron Howell,
Jacob Kroll, PJ Roberts, Brooklyn Scott,
Hunter Stabile,
Hailey VanWordragen, Becca Woodrow)
It has been 25 years since Groves
last won the title of Class A Champions,
we are thrilled to reclaim this title.
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The Birmingham Robotics Team, 2960 Automation Nation, (Seaholm and Groves)
Congratulations to the Birmingham Robotics Team, 2960 Automation Nation,
for finishing as Finalists in the Dow Division at the FRC Michigan State Championship
at Saginaw Valley State University on April 15th. Our team finished with a ranking of 18 out of 450 schools.
Bernie Simms, Pat Hoover, and Rosa Everitt couldn’t be more proud of the team, for their dedication, hard work, and persistence,
which will lead us to the WORLD competition in St. Louis, MO for the Worlds Competition, April 26 & 27.
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(March 2017)
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The Groves Orchestra Program both hosted and competed at the MSBOA District Orchestra Festival
held here at Groves on March 11 and 12. Our Concert and Symphony Orchestras performed
extremely well at the competition! They both earned straight 1st division ratings
from every judge! This is the highest score possible! For our Symphony Orchestra,
this is the 15thconsecutive year receiving this rating!!!
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The Groves Forensic Team had a historic day on Saturday, March 11
at the MSCI Spring Fling Forensic Tournament.
We received more 1st place finishes than we have before!
1st Place:
Olivia Reeves -Extemporaneous
Kendall Hall -Impromptu
Sophie Erlich -Oratory
Casey Sherwood -Sales
Mia Ersher -DI (Novice)
Halle Tilotti -DI (Open)
Ryan Larson/Marshall Ross -Duo
Isaiah Johns -Poetry (Novice)
Victoria Lurz -Prose
2nd Place:
Sophie Dara -Informative
Lauren Emerick -Sales (Novice)
Griffin Kozlow -DI (Novice)
3rd Place:
Ben Iverson -Broadcasting
Maddy Hardey -Sales
Ashley Stewart Smith -Prose
Scotty Lockwood -Storytelling
4th Place:
Chance Stephenson -Impromptu
Cassie Delgado -Sales
5th Place:
James Hardy/Beau Lerner -Duo
6th Place:
Harvey Reeves -Informative (Novice)
The Jungle Book -Multiple (Misha Adler, Jordan Davis, Ruby Kolender, James Laport, Hope Tushman)
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Team 2960 Automation Nation
had an awesome weekend as they competed
amongst 40 other robotics team throughout
the state of Michigan and Ohio.
At the competition in Southfield,
our team became not only the winners of the innovation
and control system award, but were partnered
with the killer bees of Notre Dame,
and the Mech Warriors of Brither Rice and Marion
to be declared the first place champions
of Southfield High School first week of FRC!
Our students have been dedicated to building
our 117 pound robot for six weeks to compete
in this year Steamworks competition.
They have worked diligently to create a ball shooter,
a gear pick up, and the robots that climbs the rope!
Without the dedication of the students,
this would not have been possible.
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On Saturday, March 4 the Groves Forensic Team
took 1st place in the "Daimyo" (Large School) Division
at the Ninjatational Forensic Tournament
at Avondale High School.
Individual award recipients:
1st
Griffin Kozlow-DI 9/10
Zach Heaton-Impromptu
Halle Tilotti-DI Open
Lauren Emerick-Sales 9/10
2nd
Mia Ersher-DI
Scotty Lockwood-Storytelling
Victoria Lurz-Prose
3rd
Cassie Delgado-Sales
Olivia Reeves-Extemporaneous
Emma Simonte-Poetry
Maddy Hardey-Sales 9/10
4th
Hercules (PJ Roberts, Hunter Stabile, Cameron Howell,
Jacob Kroll, Becca Woodrow, Brooklyn Scott,
Megan Darby, Haily Van Wordragen)
Ashley Stewart-Smith-Prose
Casey Sherwood-Sales
5th
Paige Stearn-Storytelling
Sophie Dara-Informative
Ben Iverson-Broadcasting
Lexy Schusterbrown-DI 9/10
Beau Lerner/James Hardy-Duo
6th
Jack Gross-Oratory
Kendall Hall-Impromptu
Thanks for all of your support!
(February 2017)
$31,429.44 was raised for
The Make-A-Wish Foundation - Michigan
during Charity Week.
Special Thanks to the Students, Staff
and Community of Groves High School.
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The Theatre 5 students
competed at the MIFA One Act Competition on February 11.
The students presented the play Girls Like That by Evan Placey.
Groves came in 1st place at the regional competition
and secured a spot to compete at next week's State competition.
In addition to coming in 1st at the Regional competition
a number of students were recognized for their individual accomplishments.
Ashley Stewart-Smith-Superior for Acting
PJ Roberts-Excellent for Acting
Entire cast-Superior for Ensemble Acting
Entire Technical Crew-Superior for Technical Execution
Olivia Reeves, Alison Rhen, Misha Adler-Superior to Student Direction
Ryan Larson-Superior for Fight Choreography
Caitlin McCoy & Victoria Lurz-Superior for Costume Design
Sophie Erlich, Marshall Ross, Halle Tilotti-Superior for Lobby Design
Olivia Reeves, Alison Rhen, Misha Adler-Superior for Script cutting
PJ Roberts, Ryan Larson, Harvey Reeves-Superior for Music/Song Selection
Harvey Reeves & Sean Sullivan-Sound Execution
(January 2017)
2017 Individual Category Scholastic Art Awards
The Southeastern Michigan Region of the Scholastic Art Awards is sponsored by the College for Creative Studies and supported by an advisory board of volunteer art teachers. This region receives more than 6,200 works of art and 250 portfolios from middle school and high school students, which are then adjudicated and selected for Honorable Mentions, Silver and Gold Key Awards, American Vision nominations, and Best of Show Portfolios.
Congratulations to:
Callie Barnas
Honorable Mention Editorial Cartoon
Nick Joseph
Gold Key Digital Art
Gold Key Photography
Gold Key Photography
Silver Key Photography
Honorable Mention Photography
Victoria Kincaid
Gold Key Photography
Honorable Mention Photography
Honorable Mention Photography
Samantha Mantua
Silver Key Ceramics & Glass
Larkin O'Gorman
Gold Key Photography
Silver Key Photography
Silver Key Photography
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Groves Scriptor takes home 3 First Place National Awards for the second year in a row
For the second year in a row, the American Scholastic Press Association awarded The Scriptor three first place awards in their national competition: National First Place for Newsmagazine, National First Place for Investigative Reporting, and a National First Place for Sports Photography
Each year ASPA’s panel of journalists and educators rank student newsmagazines from colleges and high schools across the United States based on the following criteria: coverage, ethics, research and writing, page design, general plan, art/photography, business acumen, creativity, editing, and community leadership.
Each category is further broken down into multiple rubrics related to writing, design, and research ethics. This year, the Scriptor scored in the highest on the rubrics to earn a these first place Awards.
In this year's, congratulations letter to the Scriptor staff, the ASPA 2016 the judges wrote: “Scriptor is an excellent publication, which deserves first place. Creating a magazine teaches students the fundamentals of publishing and a variety of writing modes, proofreading and editing skills, concepts of design and composition and promotes a community of young writers, thereby promoting esteem and school-wide status. Your magazine shows the superior efforts of talented and creative writers, artists, photographers, layout/graphics designers, staff members, and adviser.”
The judges ranked the Scriptor especially high on research, writing, photography, and creativity.
The following newspaper students were especially instrumental in helping the Scriptor win this award:
Christian Zietvogel
Charlotte Beggs
Connor Bradbury
Justin Sherman
Ali Abdalla
Misha Adler
Eric Gaines
Connor Mason
Molly Ryan
Chris Biddle
Gavin Barry
Shane Donovan
Rebecca Gonska
Derrik Lockhart
Jaxon Bumbaugh
Derrik Lockhart
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Groves Orchestra MSBOA District Solo & Ensemble Results
Members of the Groves Orchestra program participated in the MSBOA (Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association) District Solo and Ensemble Festival held at Brighton High School on January 18, 2017. This is an event where students perform a solo, and/or in an ensemble, and compete against a set criteria for a rating. The rating guidelines are as follows: Division I = Superior, Division II = Excellent, Division III = Good, Division IV = Fair, Division V = Poor.
We are proud to announce that the Groves Orchestra program had 24 events participate resulting in 19 Division I, and 5 Division II ratings!!! Our Groves orchestra students have worked very hard in preparation for this event and we are extremely proud of their efforts! Please congratulate the following students at your earliest convenience:
Division I
(in no particular order)
Stephanie Green, Ethan Biederman, Anna Citko, Tessa Irish-Minewiser- string quartet
Alison Brandt- violin solo
Claire Wilusz- violin solo
Tessa Irish-Minewiser- cello solo
Samantha Zerafa, Zaria Seabron, Parker Tomkinson- violin trio
Claire Wilusz & Tessa Irish-Minewiser- violin & cello duet
Morghan Larson- violin solo
Samantha Zerafa- violin solo
Kendall Pollard- violin solo
Ethan Bieberman- violin solo
Stephanie Green- violin solo
Josh Holmes & Curtis Rogers- cello duet
Alexander Shier- cello solo
Morghan Larson & Molly Kohl- violin duet
Zaria Seabron- violin solo
Jilianne Kowalchuk- violin solo
Kaan Gurun- piano solo
Jana Dinkeloo- violin solo
Molly Kohl- violin solo
Division II
Joy Tenjeras- viola solo
Anna Citko- viola solo
Ben Tushman- viola solo
Aaron Stottlemyer- viola solo
John Doyle- cello solo
(December 2016)
39 Superior Rankings
40 Groves High School theatre students attended the Michigan Thespian Festival
at SVSU and made history by receiving the most superior ratings ever.
(Superior is the highest a student can achieve,
similar to a 1 rating for Solo/Ensemble in the music world).
Superior Rating:
Short Film Misha Adler
Monologue Victoria Lurz
Playwriting Lexy Schusterbrown, Chance Stephenson
Duet Acting Maddy Hardey/James Laport
Solo Dance Cassie Delgado
Group Musical Sophie Dara, Megan Darby, Noel Stanley, Hailey VanWordragen, Becca Woodrow
Scenic Design Harvey Reeves, Sean Sullivan
Monologue Caitlin McCoy
Group Acting Grace Balow, Sophie Dara, Griffin Kozlow, Scotty Lockwood
Duet Musical McKenna Moosekian/Jordan Davis
Solo Musical Theatre Sophie Erlich
Sound Design Alexandria Pawlik, Harvey Reeves, Sean Sullivan
Group Musical Jordan Davis, Griffin Kozlow,
Isaiah Johns, James Laport, Scotty Lockwood, PJ Roberts, Hunter Stabile
Stage Management Ruby Kolender, Alison Rhen
Group Dance James Hardy/Ashley Stewart
Duet Musical Marshall Ross/Paige Stearn
Costume Design Caitlin McCoy, Olivia Reeves
Monologue Marshall Ross
Duet Musical Mia Ersher/Victoria Lurz
Theatre Marketing Sophie Erlich, Alison Rhen, Hunter Stabile
Solo Musical Olivia Reeves
Lighting Design Alexandria Pawlik
Group Acting Megan Darby, Beau Lerner, Lexy Schusterbrown, Chance Stephenson
Solo Dance Talia Stern
Makeup Design Misha Adler, Hailey VanWordragen, Becca Woodrow
Group Musical Mia Ersher, Victoria Lurz, Talia Stern
Solo Dance Halle Tilotti
Group Dance Halle Tilotti/Cassie Delgado
Duet Acting Ryan Larson/Ashley Stewart
Excellent Rating:
Duet Acting James Hardy/Beau Lerner
Solo Musical Theatre PJ Roberts
Costume Design Noel Stanley
Lighting Design Ari Kohl
Ensemble Acting Ruby Kolender/Ryan Larson/
Natalia McIntyre/Paige Stearn
Individual Events
Individual Events are an opportunity for an individual or small group of students to present scenes, musical numbers or design ideas for a panel of three judges. All of the judges are either university educators or theatre professionals. The judges evaluate the students on a series of criteria and then rank the students with a rating of Superior (1st), an Excellent (2nd), or Good (3rd) or Fair (4th). Students compete against standards, not other students.
(Nov. 2016)
Oakland County Robotics Championship
Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, the Seaholm/Groves robotics team, the "Automation Nation", captured 1st place at the Oakland County Robotics Championship. In addition, we were awarded the tournament Strategic Design Award and were named finalists for the 2016 OCCRA Foundation Award, which takes into account other things your team does, mentoring, community outreach, etc.
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Robotics team wins OCCRA tournament
The Birmingham robotics team won 1st place out of 24 teams at last night’s Oakland County Competitive Robotics tournament. This years’ game is “Go 4 It”, a game that resembles Connect 4 for 120 pound robots and uses 10 inch kick balls for scoring pieces. Students from Seaholm and Groves took 6 weeks to design, build, test, and program the robot.
(Oct. 2016)
Debate
At the Okemos HS invitational held at Lansing Community College on October 21-22, 2016, several Groves debaters received individual speaker awards. David Boarman, at his first novice tournament, was top speaker in the novice division in a field of 26 competitors. In the open or varsity division, Piper Meloche was 3rd and Luke Bagdon 4th individual speakers. Posting winning 3-2 records in the novice division were teams of David Boarman and Ari Sherman, and the three person teams of Jonathan Giha, Dennis Coates and Jasmine Worthy.
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Marching Band
The Groves High School Falcon Marching Band performed at the MSBOA District 4 Marching Band Festival and received an overall Division 1 rating. This is a fantastic achievement by this group of students who have been working extremely hard since the first week of August. Also please recognize Sean Smith assistant director of bands, Brian Stukey our drum line instructor and Sarah Stukey for all the hard work they have put into our season.
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