National Merit Scholarship semifinalist

PHHS is proud to announce that we had four students named as a Commended Student in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. Commended students placed among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2020 competition by taking the 2018 preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. 

“Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” commented NMSC spokesperson. 

Congratulations to seniors Timber S. Carey, Kieran W. Hilmer, Chloe L. Morris, and Theordore M. Schenck for their hard work and dedication towards excellence in their academic endeavors. 

San Diego Museum of Art Teen Council

PHHS would like to recognize the following students who have applied and been accepted to participate on the San Diego Museum of Art Teen Council program:

• Bianca Smith

• Erin Graham

• Hannah Richardson

• Isabella Nguyen

• Kirsten Lockart-Haytt

• Lily Thomas

• Maria Preciado

• Marissa Crispino

• Olivander Wheelan

The council meets multiple times throughout the year to share ideas, develop youth events and programming, and participate in unique behind-the-scenes experiences at the museum. Participating students will also have an opportunity to make friends with similar interests, meet local artists, Develop leadership skills and add unique experiences towards their college applications.

Girls Tennis earns CIF seed

Following an incredible 2018 season with a CIF Championship, the tennis program earned promotion to CIF Division 1 and the City Conference Western League to compete against the best teams in the county every match. Coach Ronney knew that it would be a difficult challenge however had reason for optimism because she knew the fight of each individual player and the collective mindset and will to win.

The Patriots demonstrated that tenacity all season long with an early season tournament championship, huge non-league victories over Point Loma, Granite Hills, Grossmont, and Valhalla. With Western League competition came gritty victories over power schools Cathedral (twice!), Scripps Ranch (twice!), and Academy LOP (twice!). Finishing with a 6-4 league record, and earning the No. 3 seed in the Division 1 playoffs is an incredible accomplishment!

–Elizabeth Gillingham is principal of Patrick Henry High School.

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PHAME Calendar

Performing Arts Center at Patrick Henry High School Calendar – most events sell tickets for $10 each unless noted otherwise. Please check our website for updates as some events are subject to change:

Dec. 5 – PHHS Improv Show (mature audiences), at 6 p.m.

Dec. 3 – Green Elementary Holiday Sing, 4 p.m.–7:15 p.m 

Dec. 5 – Green Elementary Holiday Sing, 5:15–7:15 p.m.

Dec. 7 – Tuba Christmas in San Diego; Free entrance at 1 p.m

Dec. 12 – PHHS Choir Concert, 6 p.m.

Dec. 19 – PHHS Instrumental Music Concert, 6 p.m.

Feb. 5–9 – PHHS Drama Dept. presents “Fiddler on the Roof,” nightly at 6 p.m.

Feb.. 20 – PHHS Airband Concert, 6 p.m.

Feb. 25–26 – VAPA Choral Showcase, nightly at 6 p.m.

March 5–6 – Hearst Elementary Talent Show, 6 pm., FREE!

March 19 – PHHS ASB presents their Variety/Improv Night at 6 p.m. 

March TBA – PHHS Choir Concert, at 6 p.m. (see website for date)

April TBA – PHHS Pops Concert in PHAME at 6 p.m. (see website for date)

May 21 – PHHS Choir Concert, at 6 p.m.

May 27 – PHHS Instrumental Music Concert, at 6 p.m.