April 9, 2026
SCHOOL NEWS:
Did you know that the graduation lawn signs are a fundraiser for the SADD Club? Unlike the competitors, ALL proceeds from these signs will go right back to graduating seniors who have been actively involved in making a difference at SWHS. Order deadline has been extended until tomorrow, April 10th! Don't delay, order yours today!
It’s time for “this date in history.” On April 9, 1865, General Robert E. Lee of the Confederate States of America signed a treaty of surrender ending the U.S. Civil War. On April 9, 1939, opera singer Marian Anderson sang in front of the Lincoln Memorial after being denied the opportunity to sing in a Washington D.C. concert hall due to the color of her skin. The invitation to sing in front of the Lincoln Memorial came directly from the Secretary of the Interior, Harold L. Ickes, who stated in his introduction of Anderson on that Easter Sunday that “Genius draws no color line.” On April 9, 1959, NASA introduced America’s first astronauts including John Glenn who would make multiple trips into space. Finally, on April 9, 1965 the Houston Astrodome hosted the first indoor baseball game. Thanks for listening to this date in history.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
The SADD Club would like to acknowledge a group of staff members who helped us with the "Be Honest, U Good?" project. A special thank you to Ms. Brown-Quinn, Mr. Carlson, Ms. Stewart, Ms.Sullivan, Mr. D' Amato, Ms. Flachbart and Ms. Iacovelli! We appreciate you!
National English Honor Society will hold its monthly meeting this Thursday, April 9th at 2:10 in Room 146.
ATHLETICS:
Girls Track and Field won their opening meet against RHAM 93 to 52. First place finishes were had by the 4X100 of Ella Daniele, Destiny Gooden, Jana Brownbill and Juliana Mayer, the 4X800 of Sofia Holovatska, KiranThaker, Rachel Matyschsyk, and Nora Cayward and 4X400 of Kiran Thaker, Rachel Matyschsyk, Saanvi Nigam, and Jana Brownnill. First place finishes were also had by Ella Daniele in the 100, Jana Brownbill in the 200, Kiran Thaker in the 800, Sadhana Ganesan in the 100 hurdles, long jump, and triple jump, Sofia Barona in discus, Nayana Pradeep in javelin, and Lauren Ledger in pole vault.
Girls tennis got their second sweep of the season with the defeat of Farmington 7-0 on Tuesday.