Student in the Spotlight: Diamond Moore
Diamond Moore overcomes obstacles gracefully and is a prominent leader at Hammond High. She is involved in almost every student organization and club. Moore is in the top percentage of her senior class and is on track to maintain that GPA until graduation.
Her drive, determination, and charisma make her the excellent student leader that she is today. For example, Moore participates in the JAG organization at Hammond High and has completed many hours of community work through the program to benefit her school and her community.
Additionally, Moore is president of Student Government and works diligently on bringing new and fun activities to the students. It is really amazing how dedicated she is to school and afterschool programs.
On top of participating in all these organizations and academic activities, Moore is working on getting a job. Some may even say she is a jack of all trades and does it without breaking a sweat. After high school, Moore hopes to go into a nursing program to follow in her mother’s footsteps. Moore is an incredibly interesting, dependable, and carefree person. She deserves the utmost recognition and support from everyone, because Hammond High is lucky to have such a well-rounded student. Moore is a outspoken individual who will surely make a positive impact on the world around her.
Teacher in the Spotlight: Wayne Straka
Wayne Straka has been a teacher at Hammond High for two years and has truly improved the school’s academic atmosphere in and out of the classroom.
Straka coaches the boys’ baseball team and encourages team-bonding and fun. There are always bumps in the road, but the team is improving by the day and has even started conditioning for the upcoming season.
Straka is a great, energetic, and loud teacher, which is why many of his students enjoy his classes so much. His classes are like game shows, as he is always moving and changing his lesson plans. There is never a dull moment in his classes. Straka makes learning history fun and interesting for all students, including those who do not usually enjoy the subject.
He has bonded with students from all age levels and cultural backgrounds. Not only that, but he has helped people get out their shells and develop new strengths. Straka is a teacher who many people have yet to meet and who students deeply appreciate. It is great to see him thriving at Hammond High. This year Straka will be a leader at the Natural Helpers Retreat and hopes to make a positive impact on every student who attends the event.
What’s Happening?
Love was in the air as Hammond High celebrated Valentine’s Day this year.
Student Government planned several initiatives to spread the holiday spirit on Valentine’s Day, with one of their ideas allowing students to buy roses for their friends and family. The sophomore class decided to sell Crush pop to the students, and the cans were sent to students’ “crushes.”
Also Hammond High plans to host a pep rally to boost the spirits of the student body. The school plans to put together a playlist and have many different games, including a basketball game between the students and staff. The rally should be a good stress reliever for the students.
Aside from the pep rally, Hammond High is celebrating Black History Month. Teachers are planning on discussing African Americans who played large roles in US history.
Lastly, the Hammond High boys’ varsity basketball team could be on their way to sectionals. With a record of 15-3, Hammond High wishes the team the best of luck.
What's coming up?
This month has been somewhat slow at Hammond High, but there are some small things that have happened. One thing that happened was the switching of classes. Many students change classes to be on track to get a diploma and others changed to graduate early.
Another notable activity was the involvement of the JROTC on Martin Luther King day. In recognition of the day they decided to march in the parade. There was also a series of meetings involving different classes to inform students on important events happening in the future.
While January was a slower month, the future holds much more for Hammond High than the present. The school never stops making new changes to benefit the students.