Thursday, February 17, 2022

Thursday, February 17, 2022


  • Today's Black History Month moment is brought to you by Tatiyahna C.

    Alice Coachman was a Track and Field Star who was born on November 9, 1923 and raised in Albany, Georgia. Coachman wanted to train and compete in organized sports events, but was denied that opportunity because of her race and gender. She improvised and trained using what was available to her. She would practice running barefoot on dirt roads as well as using homemade equipment  to practice her high jump.

    Before she was 16, Coachman competed in the Amateur Athletic Union’s (AAU) Women’s National Championships, breaking the college and National high jump records while competing barefoot. Coachman won ten national championships in a row. She also won national championships in the 50 meter dash, the 100 meter dash and with the 400 meter relay team while in college. Coachman was unable to compete in the 1940 & 1944 Olympic Games as they were canceled because of World War II. She became the only woman and the first Black woman to win an Olympic Gold Medal in the 1948 Olympic Games. Coachman marked a record in the high jump finals of 5 feet, 6 ⅛ inches. She broke the record while nursing a back injury. Coachman later said, “I didn’t know I’d won first place. I was on my way to receive a medal and I saw my name on the board. And, of course, I glanced over into the stands where my coach was, and she was clapping her hands.”

  • Artificial Intelligence: June 27-July 1, 1-6pm daily. This is a 25-hour externship in Artificial Intelligence. DUE FRIDAY.
    Students will receive valuable insight into the world of AI and learn 
    what it takes to be successful in this competitive industry. From 
    machine-learning to the block chain, our industry experts will 
    be there to guide you every step of the way. You’ll team up with 
    your fellow classmates to start creating your own projects.
    $400 dollar tuition will be covered. Students will have to sign a commitment letter stating that they will follow through the entire program.
    Contact Ms. Cuffee-Gray if you are interested - cuffee-grayd@arps.org(Non-ARHS Sponsored Activity)
  • At 37 years in a row and counting, the Theater Company's annual Student-Written Play Festival will be welcoming 10-minute and 1-minute play submissions for a deadline in mid-March.  We'd love to see your scripts!  Come to a brief info meeting this THURSDAY, February 17 from 3:45-4:00 in the auditorium.  Anyone can apply!  See Mr. Bechtold with questions.
  • The International Students Club is offering high school students an opportunity to be peer-tutors for ARHS students who are learning English! Depending on the student, you might be practicing conversational English with them or tutoring math/science topics. Please email Rebekah Hong, at hongr@arps.org if you’re interested
  • Want to watch a classic French movie and support the French Club? The French club will be showing “Les Parapluies de Cherbourg” on Thursday, February 17th at 7:00 pm in the auditorium. The tickets will be sold at the door and they will be $1.00 for students and $2.00 for general admission. Donations are encouraged. “Les Parapluies de Cherbourg” is a fun musical for everyone to watch, so come and bring your friends!


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