The

Advocate
Official Newsletter of the St. Petersburg High School International Baccalaureate Program • Summer 2012

HATS OFF TO THE IB CLASS OF 2012

IB Seniors enjoyed a special evening recognizing their accomplishments at the annual Senior
Celebration, held on May 23 at the Coliseum. History teacher Ryan Halstead served as master of
ceremonies.
During dinner, a slide show highlighted the students’ four years at SPHS. Entertainment included
songs presented by the SPHS Pitchforks, Olivia Shi, and Aubrey Russak-Pribble; a “dance off” between
Raza Zaidi and Peter Lynch; a musical performance by Any Cressman, Kyle Bulleit, Jeremy Koch and Ben
McBride; and an instrumental performance by Sarah Bostock, Jon Carbungco, and Abizar and Amelina
Gadiwalla.
The class elected Patrick Bradley and Courtnee Connon as Senior Speakers, and both shared words of
wisdom along with humor. Lauren DelVecchio designed the winning t-shirt.
Each student received his or her IB sash from SPHS Principal Al Bennett and IB Director Susan Farias.
The IB faculty performed an original song to salute the seniors and end the evening.

AWARD WINNERS
Paul Logan (CAS): Alicia Klingensmith
Linda McPheron (Overcoming Obstacles): Sedale Saunders
Carolyn Nelson (Ideal IB Student): Arjun Krishnaswami
Don Driskell (Faculty Speaker selected by students): Ryan Halstead
 Welcome & Farewell Messages
From the IB Director
It’s hard to believe another school year has passed. It seems like only yesterday that the seniors were Baby Devils,
learning the traditions of St. Pete High and the IB Program. Now, they have completed the rigorous IB curriculum, sat
through days of IB exams, and finally walked across the stage on Stewart Field in the blazing sun and are ready to begin
college. We will miss them all!
We will also miss the parents of our graduating seniors. I would like to thank all of you for your support over the last
four years and for volunteering hours of time to help us in a variety of ways. A special thanks goes to Becky Hoyt, our IB
Booster President for 2011-12. Our parent volunteers have organized and manned many IB meetings, orientations and
Discovery Nights; sold tee shirts; organized the IB Pinning Ceremony; written, folded, stamped and mailed The IB Advocate
newsletter; proctored hundreds of IB exams; scheduled shadows; produced the wonderful IB Senior Celebration; and
provided monthly luncheons for the IB teachers. As long as that list is, I'm sure I have left a few things out!
Of course, as we send off the Class of 2012, it's time to welcome the IB Class of 2016! Many of these students had the
opportunity to attend our first “IB Math (and More) Boot Camp” this summer. In addition to receiving math and world
language instruction, they became familiar with the school and some of our great traditions. Welcome Freshmen! I would
also like to extend a welcome to all new IB Program parents. I encourage you to become members of the IB Booster Parent
Organization and get involved in one or more of the committees.
And so as we kick off another year, 2013 is special because we will celebrate 30 years of the IB Program at St. Pete High-
the first IB Program in the State of Florida. Looking forward to seeing you on August 20th!
Susan Farias
Assistant Principal, St. Petersburg High School
International Baccalaureate Program/Advanced Placement

From the Incoming IB Booster Organization President

Summer is upon us and I hope that everyone is having a relaxed and enjoyable time! Congratulations to our seniors
who have survived their IB experience and will be well prepared for their upcoming college years. There were so many
awards and scholarships last year, we were all very impressed and seeing the rewards for all of the hard work helps keep
the underclassman motivated for next year!
We welcome our new IB families and hope that the “summer camp” was a good introduction to the program. Thank
you to our teachers who generously volunteered their time to help us get our new freshman class off to a great start. The
camaraderie that it started will help the students work together in the coming year, a key to success in the IB program. The
IB Boosters are here to support these efforts and help our teachers help our students excel!
A big thank you goes out to our past IB Booster President, Becky Hoyt, whose masterful organizational skills will make
my upcoming tasks much easier to manage! You can get involved in our efforts by joining or renewing your membership,
and/or by volunteering your time with one of our committees next year. Check out our website by going to
www.stpetehigh.com and click on IB Boosters, join our Facebook group at www.facbook.com/groups/SPHSIBBoosters, or
feel free to email me at Liz.Abernethy@Stantec.com.
Enjoy your summer and see you in the fall!
Liz Abernethy
IB Booster Organization President 2012-13

The IB Mission
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create
a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works
with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international
education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active,
compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
From the Outgoing IB Booster Organization President
As last year's IB Booster President, I'd like to take a few minutes to express my thoughts about the IB Program. The IB
Program is a tremendous program for our students, teachers, administration, staff and parents. My two sons recently
graduated from the IB Program, and they are both off to college. I feel the IB Program prepared them for college better
than any other program in the county. Yes, IB can be rigorous and time-consuming, but my boys understand what
responsibility, dedication, and strong work effort can do for them. They do not regret the time spent in the IB Program, but
instead praise their teachers for the challenges and responsibility put on them.
As an IB parent, I know how important parents are to the students' learning process. Students need our support,
encouragement and praise for every essay or project completed. Giving them extra hugs and listening to them say more to
them than words can express.
As the IB Booster President, I know how important the IB parents are to the IB Program itself. The Booster Organization
provides support to the administration, teachers, staff and students. I encourage each IB parent to become an IB Booster
member. Your support is necessary to give the IB Program the extra touches like the Advocate newsletter, Teacher Wish
List purchases, student celebrations, evening events, teacher appreciation, and so much more. Take this opportunity to join
today, whether it is through a monetary donation, volunteering, or helping with a specific event. I promise you will be
thankful you did.
Thank you for your support last year, and best of luck to all incoming and outgoing parents, students, staff, and
teachers. Due to new district zoning rules, my daughter cannot attend St. Pete IB. Therefore, I will be moving on to support
my daughter in the CAT program at Lakewood High School. I will always remember St Pete High School for its top notch
education and the wonderful experience my boys had. Take every opportunity given to you!
Becky Hoyt
IB Booster Organization President, 2011-12

ELECTION NEWS
2012-13 Student Government Association and Class Officers:
* denotes IB student
SGA
President: Ike Okonkwo* Vice President: Morgan Rhodes* Secretary: Shreya Nirmalan* Treasurer: Liberty O'Neill

SENIOR CLASS
President: Megan Towzey* Vice President: Vanessa Gillette* Secretary: Megan Brower
Treasurer: Justin Orlando Downey-Defreitas
Council: Shalla Galanos*; Ashley Alonzo*; Colby Proctor; David Gustainis*; Bridgette Juszcyk*; Sai Chandrasekaran*

JUNIOR CLASS
President: Noor Tasnim* Vice President: Keith Buxton* Secretary: Hanna Hartford Treasurer: Adela Lilollari*
Council: Sam Roberts; Grant Gramling*; Heather Matthews; Ali Summers*; Bella Perkins; and Amani Holder *

SOPHOMORE CLASS
President: Lane Marshall* Vice President: Olivia Buckley* Secretary: Quinn Galanos* Treasurer: Alyssa Jouret*
Council: Ana Gabriela Rocha*; Sydney Quin; Claudia Martynow*; Srihar Nirmalan*; Kenneth Stuck*; and Amanda Sherwin*

Freshman Class Elections:

Freshman class elections will be held August 30th. Paperwork is due by 2:30 on August 23rd to Mrs. Tracy Keim in Room B314.
NO EXCEPTIONS. There will be a very short meeting on August 21st to discuss the elections and the paperwork will also be
available on line on August 20th. Although Mrs. Keim realizes the elections are early in the school year, Student Government
Association is responsible for Homecoming, the biggest, most exciting week of the year at SPHS. This year’s Homecoming week
runs October 1st-6th so we need to get started right away. The theme this year is Fire and Ice. SGA is a great way to get involved.
The offices available are Class President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and one of four Councilperson positions.
 CALENDAR FOR AUGUST-SEPTEMBER, 2012
The remainder of the first semester calendar will be published in the next edition
of the Advocate and is also available on the IB website.
August 16th ..........IB Freshman Orientation 6pm
August 18th ..........Traditional Orientation 9am-11am
August 20th ..........School opens
August 21st ..........Freshman election information meeting Room B314 after school
August 23rd ..........Paperwork for Freshman elections due to Mrs. Keim
Incorrect date.
August 23rd ..........IB Senior Meeting 6pm-Cafeteria (mandatory meeting)
Meeting is Aug 22.
August 27th .........Back to School Night Entire school (Traditional & IB)
August 30th ..........Freshman elections-voting
September 3rd ..........Labor Day Holiday School closed
September 4th ..........PTSA meeting -7pm Media Center
September 10th ..........Extended Essays are due in IB Office EE Celebration!
September 10th ..........SAC meeting 7pm
September 11th ..........IB Booster Board meeting 6:30pm
September 12th ..........IB Junior Parent Meeting re: CAS - 6 pm Cafeteria (mandatory meeting)
September 14th ..........Professional Development Day-School closed for students
September 17th ..........IB Pinning Committee meeting-looking for new members 6:30pm
September 18th ..........Senior Celebration first planning meeting 6:30
September 19th ..........Deadline to pay for PSAT (pay in Guidance)

Green Devil Band invited to Capitol Music Festival

In late April, the Green Devil Band visited Washington, DC, where they were invited to perform on the steps at
the Jefferson Memorial as part of the Capitol Music Festival. In addition to performing, band members saw the
sights, visited museums and took part in a performance clinic with professional musicians from the Washington
area. The following IB students participated in this special trip:

Miguel Abdo Sarah Bostock Jonathan Carbungco

Nikki Carver Katherine Copenhaver Ryland DeGregory
Matt Doyle Melissa Franklin Abizar Gadiwalla
Amelina Gadiwalla Jennifer Holcomb Samantha Holcomb
Huan Huynh Adam Miller Jordan Miller
Jasmine Morris Eric Mulligan Harry Potter
Carl Plant Katie Rieth Benjamin Russak-Pribble
Reuben Russak-Pribble Julia Scheiber Kim Vasbinder
Malcolm Wells
 Class of 2012
Colleges Attending
Maria Abdo - University of Florida
Leanne Abraham - University of South Florida - Tampa
Dijana Alisic - Florida State University
Emily Allard-Phillips - University of Florida
Agatha Ambrozy - Binghamton University
Amanda Anderson - Florida State University
Mina Asayesh-Brown - Indiana University
Olivia Ather - University of Florida
Cody Bates - Florida State University
Hannah Bauduin - Florida Atlanta University
Alexandra Berger - Washington University
Jonathan Beutel - University of Florida
Karina Bidani - University of Florida
Sarah Bostock - University of Minnesota
Patrick Bradley - University of Florida
Kyle Bulleit - University of Florida
Alexis Buonasera - University of South Florida - Tampa
Amanda Burrows - Florida State University
Ian Byrd - Grinnell College
Jonathan Carbungco - Florida International University
Ebony Carter - University of Florida
Lauren Cashmore - George Washington University
Ian Cavitt - University of Florida
Alexandra Chamberlain - University of Florida
Rachel Chase - Sewanee University of the South
Alexandra Coad - University of Florida
Courtnee Connon - Florida State University
Melinda Cook - Florida State University
Andrew Cressman - Boston College
Elizabeth Critchlow - University of Michigan
Carlynn Crosby - University of Florida
Shane Crutchfield - Xavier University
Michael Dang - University of South Florida - Tampa
Lauren DelVecchio - University of Florida
Samuel Dempster - University of Central Florida
Anne Do - Trinity College
Caylen Doerner - Florida State University
Nourhan Elsayed - Duke University
Andrew Evans - Florida State University
Alexandra Everhart - University of Florida
Caleigh Everingham - University of Alabama
Nicholas Fansler - University of Florida
Michael Fears - Florida State University
Nicole Fernandez - Florida State University
Abizar Gadiwalla - Florida A&M University
Amelina Gadiwalla - Florida A&M University
Jonathan Gawron - University of Florida
Benita Glamour - University of Chicago
Connor Gorsira - University of Florida
Woody Gramling - University of South Florida - Tampa
Alanie Green - University of Tampa
Zoe Green - University of Florida
Alan Gu - University of Florida
Meagan Gurney - Florida State University
Julia Halprin - University of Florida
Elliott Hayes - Louisiana State University
Madison Hayes - University of Florida
Michaella Hayes - University of Florida
Emily Hays - University of Florida
Shawn Hemleb - University of Central Florida
John Hoffman - University of Florida
Aaron Hoyt - University of Florida
Rebecca Kepto - Florida State University
Corey Kimer - Year Off
Alicia Klingensmith - University of Florida
Jeremy Koch - University of Florida
Matthew Kopelman - University of Florida
Arjun Krishnaswami - Stanford University
Amisha Kshatri - University of Florida
Jessica Lam -Emory University
Maria Lazalde - University of South Florida - St. Petersburg
Oanh Le - University of Florida
David Leaman - Greensboro College
Daniel Lindsay - Florida State University
Ankitha Lingamaneni - University of Miami
Zachary Loomas - New College of Florida
Julius Lukas - University of Florida
Peter Lynch - Florida State University
Theresa Macari - University of Florida
Melissa Mainelli - University of Florida
Austin Mason - University of Florida
Benjamin McBride - University of South Florida - Tampa
Christofer McCrary - Florida State University
Elizabeth McGuinness - University of Florida
Mimi Milligan - University of Florida
Conor Mills - University of Florida
Jordan Minneti - Fordham University
Gaurie Mittal - Duke University
Sushmita Mittal - University of Florida
Keenan Molaskey - Florida State University
Gabrielle Montes - Duke University
David Morris - Duke University
Christina Murray - University of Florida
John Musselman - Florida State University
Rachel Neuhauser - Georgia Southern University
Victoria Neuhauser - Georgia Southern University
Anthony Nguyen - Florida State University
Tiffany Nguyen - University of South Florida - Tampa
David Niemierzycki - University of Florida
Michael Oates - Florida State University
Dakota Winter-Hawk Owens - University of South Florida - Tampa
Kimberly Ozor - Esmod - Paris, France
Devan Patel - Florida State University
Kajal Patel - University of Florida
Hayley Patterson - Florida State University
Ivona Pecovska - University of Florida
Amanda Phrasavath - University of Florida
John Pilz - University of South Florida - Tampa
Kathryn Plant - University of California - Santa Cruz
Haleigh Reddick - University of Florida
Mary Reschar - University of Florida
Melanie Rorer - Florida State University
Aubrey Russak-Pribble - Centre College
Sedale Saunders - University of Central Florida
Madysen Scott - University of Florida
Olivia Shi - University of Florida
Andrew Shue - University of Central Florida
Victor St Arnauld - University of South Florida - St. Petersburg
Ryan Sutherland - Emory University
Megan Teague - Florida State University
Michael Ton - University of Florida
Eric Tong - Columbia University
Rebecca U - University of Florida
Elizabeth Valentine - Boston College
Cassandra Van Buskirk - University of Central Florida
Bradley Wallace - University of Florida
Tyler Weaver - University of Florida
Karileigh Williams - University of Florida
Trevor Williams - Florida State University
John Wilson - University of Florida
Corey Wolfe - University of Florida
Raza Zaidi - University of South Florida - Tampa
Danny Zakria - University of Florida
Carly Rae Zent - Florida State University
 COLLEGES THAT ACCEPTED IB CLASS OF 2012 STUDENTS
Members of the 2012 IB Class were accepted into the following colleges and universities:

Agnes Scott College Genesco University University of Alabama

American University George Mason University University of British
Appalachian State University George Washington University Columbia-Vancouver
Auburn University Georgia Southern University University of Calgary
Berry College Greensboro College University of California-
Binghamton University Hamline College Santa Barbara
Boston College Hampshire College University of California-Berkeley
Boston University Harvey Mudd College University of California-
Carnegie Mellon University Indiana University Los Angeles
Case Western Reserve University Juniata College University of California-
Catholic University of America Louisiana State University Santa Cruz
Centre College Loyola University-Baltimore University of Central Florida
Citadel Military College of South Mars Hill College University of Chicago
Carolina Montana State University University of Florida
College of Charleston New College of Florida University of Miami
Colorado State University New York University University of Michigan
Columbia University North Carolina State University University of Minnesota
Cornell University North Park University University of North Florida
Drexel University Nova Southeastern University University of Notre Dame
Duke University Oxford College at Emory University University of Richmond
Emory University Reed College University of South Florida
Esmod Fashion Design-Paris Rhodes College University of Southern California
Flagler College Robert Morris University-Chicago University of Tampa
Florida Agriculture and Rollins College University of Texas at Austin
Mining University Savannah College of Art and Design University of Washington
Florida Atlantic University Sewanee: University of the South University of West Florida
Florida Gulf Coast St. Louis University Wake Forest University
Florida International University Stanford University Washington University-St. Louis
Florida Institute of Technology Syracuse University Waterloo
Florida Southern University Trinity College Wharton School of Business
Florida State University Tufts University University of Pennsylvania
Fordham University Tulane University Xavier University
Yale

BOOT CAMP BLASTS OFF!

Incoming IB freshmen got a head start on math and world languages during the IB Program’s first ever “IB Math (and More) Boot
Camp,” held June 12-14 at SPHS. This event, which also gave the students an introduction to SPHS and some of its traditions, would
not have been possible without the assistance of the following faculty, staff, and students:

FACULTY AND STAFF: Susan Farias; Mary Lou Derrickson; Karyn Tash; Beth Scussel; Danna Kaye; Liane Marshman; Scott
Trewin; Jim Nevers; Gisela Torres; Robin Ladd; and Joanna DeLeon.
STUDENT PLANNERS: Sarah Flaherty; Alexis Rosenthal; Emile Bautista; David Gustainis; Sai Chandrasekaran; Brent Begany;
and Morgan Rhodes.
STUDENT GROUP LEADERS: Troy Koser; Emile Bautista; David Gustainis; Sai Chandrasekaran; and Alexis Rosenthal.
STUDENT TEACHERS DURING CAMP: Alexis Rosenthal; Shreya Nirmalan; and Sarah Flaherty.
STUDENT GREETERS AND ASSISTANTS: Josh Grubbs; Kayla Allen; and Michelle Lynch.
 CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER!
Prom Court
David Jones and Rebecca Kepto* were named the 2012 Prom King and Queen, while Jimmy Austin and Rebecca Brown
were named Prom Prince and Princess. Congratulations to them and the remainder of this year's Prom Court
*denotes IB student
Senior Boys
Woody Gramling* Eric Kitchen Peter Lynch* Eric Tong* Raza Zaidi*
Senior Girls
Alexandria Bennett Alexis Brasseur Courtnee Connon* Bailey Follman Mai-Lynn LaTrace
Gabrielle Montes* Katy Pelton Chloe Selleck Katie Keefer
Junior Boys
Julio Francati* Huy Ngo* Ike Okankwo* Dylan Sleszynski
Junior Girls
Lauren Anderson Gabriela Calderon* Savannah Fischer Amanda McCallister* Megan Towzey*

Study in China
IB Junior Noelle Rutland has received a full scholarship to study Mandarin Chinese for six weeks this summer in
Zhuhai, China. The program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's National Security Languages Initiative for
Youth, and the scholarships offered are highly competitive and merit-based.

Debate Achievement
IB Senior Liz Valentine reached the semi-finals in Student Congress at the National Catholic Forensic League's Grand
Nationals Tournament in Baltimore at the end of May. This tournament includes regional qualifiers from all over
the country, and although SPHS attends every year, Liz is the first SPHS qualifier to break into the elimination
rounds.

Drum Major
IB Junior Jasmine Morris has been selected as the drum major for the Green Devil Marching Band for the fall
2012 season.
Letter of Intent
IB Senior Agatha Ambrozy has signed a Letter of Intent to attend Binghamton University, part of the State University
of New York system, on a tennis scholarship.

Eagle Scout
IB Senior Ryan Sutherland, pictured here with Principal Al Bennett, sat for his
Eagle Scout Board of Review on July 9, 2012. The Eagle Scout Award is the most
prestigious award in Scouting, and only 5% of all Scouts are able to obtain this
rank. Ryan's Eagle Scout service project, “Scouting for Books,” collected over
5,000 books to distribute to literacy advocacy agencies in our local community

National Spanish Exam

Eleven IB students who scored in the 99th percentile on the National Spanish Exam received monetary awards for
their performance:
• Freshmen (De Leon): Carl Plant; J.T. Hadley; and Ashley Zhou
• Sophomores (Torres/De Leon): Joshua Grubbs; Katerina Kolarova; Noor Tasnim; and Katherine Copenhaven
• Juniors: (Ruch): Emily Chittick and Solomon Howard
• Seniors: (Ruch/Torres): Eric Tong and Arjun Krishnaswami
 Freshman Awards
The Freshman Class had its year-end party and awards/recognition ceremony on May 30th in the Media Center. The IB
Boosters sponsored the event and the Hospitality Committee organized and served refreshments. Students were
recognized for high achievement in all subject areas as well more light-hearted areas like “best-smile,” “most
organized,” and “most likely to be famous!”

Each year freshmen are also selected for the prestigious Emily Lester Award, named for a former IB student who lost
her life to leukemia during her senior year. Emily was a wonderful young lady who was fun, hard-working, kind and
brilliant and had been accepted to Duke University. This year's recipients are Michelle Lynch, Chad Sweigart and J.T.
Hadley. These students each received an engraved plaque and their names were engraved on the plaque that hangs in
the IB Office.

Track Team
Congratulations to the following IB students for their achievements on the SPHS track team during the 2012 season:

Field Events: Cayman Ellis: Pole Vault - State Qualifier; Regional, District and PCAC Champion; SPHS Record Holder
at 15-3.
Jensen Keeler: Shot Put- Regional Qualifier; 4th place at Districts; 7th place at PCAC

Relays: 4x 800 M (Jessie Deggans, Anne Collar and Caroline Krueger): Regional Qualifiers, 4th place at Districts

Individual Running: Declan Abernethy- 800 M Run: Regional Qualifier, 4th place at Districts
Sam Chandler- 3200M Run- 6th place at Districts; 6th place at PCAC
Emily Allard Phillips- 400M Dash: Regional Qualifier, 3rd place at Districts; 6th place at PCAC
Megan Fitzgerald- 3200M Run: Regional Qualifier; 3rd place at Districts
Anne Collar- 800M Run: 6th place at Districts.

For Your Information...

Cross Country: Interested in joining the Cross Country team this fall? Come join us for summer conditioning Monday-
Thursday at 8 a.m. at Crescent Lake Park (5th Street near 22nd Ave. N). Practice this fall will also be at Crescent Lake
Park at 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. For more information, contact Coach Cuff at CUFFB@pcsb.org.

Volleyball: Volleyball tryouts will be on August 6-8, 2012, at the SPHS Gym. For further information, please contact
Coach Sevillano at alexandrajsevillano@hotmail.com.

PSTA Needs You! If any IB parent is interested in serving as president or vice president of the Parent Student Teacher
Association for 2012-13, please contact the office of Principal Al Bennett at 893-1842.

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

The IB Program gratefully thanks the family of IB sophomore Tyler Clark
for donating a full size refrigerator to the IB Office.

We also wish to thank our generous sponsors:

WALLACE, WELCH & WILLINGHAM

UNILEVER
Finally, the IB Faculty and Staff would be most appreciative of any donations of tissues or hand sanitizers that we
can distribute to classrooms during the year. These may be dropped off at the IB Office.
 Gates Millenium Scholar
IB Senior David Morris has been selected as a Gates Millenium Scholar for 2012, and will receive a good-through-
graduation scholarship that he will use at Duke University this fall. Funded by a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates
Foundation, the program recognizes outstanding African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific
Islander American and Hispanic American students with high academic and leadership promise who have significant
financial need. From a pool of approximately 24,000 students, only 1,000 were selected for this honor.

Summer Assignments
Pre-IB Spanish II: Bienvenidos! Remember to register on the Supersite by going to www.vhlcentral.com and
completing the activities posted under “Summer Boot Camp.” You will need the passcode that was assigned during
Boot Camp or that was emailed as you requested it. You also need to have a homework workbook, which you may order
online from the publisher ( Descubre 1- Cuaderno de práctica- ISBN 10:1-60007-254-2). You also need to have a 3-ring
binder and dividers, paper, pens, and a Spanish-English dictionary. Nos vemos en agosto, Profesora De León.

Housekeeping Details
PARKING HANG TAG SALE: If you missed the parking hang tag sale or have a summer birthday, you can purchase a hang
tag, while they last, in the IB Office (Room 157) this summer! Office is open Monday through Thursday. Cost is $10.00
cash only. You must have a copy that we can keep of your driver's license and registration. We cannot make copies.
LOCKS AND LOCKER INFORMATION:
Lock sales and locker assignments will take place in the IB Office (room 157) as follows:

SENIORS: can choose a locker and purchase a lock on Tuesday, August 7th from 9am-1pm.
JUNIORS: Wednesday, August 8th from 9am-1pm.
SOPHOMORES: Thursday, August 9th from 9am-1pm
FRESHMAN will complete the process at Freshmen orientation.

STUDENTS MUST REGISTER THEIR LOCK WITH A LOCKER OF THEIR CHOICE.

DO NOT place a lock on a locker until you have registered the combination in the IB Office. All locks that are not
registered will be removed.

Students must have a St. Pete High issued lock on their lockers; all others will be removed. The cost for a lock is
$4.00 cash only.

10 reasons why the IB diploma programme

is ideal preparation for university
1. It offers academic breadth and depth
2. Graduates care about more than just results
3. It creates independent learners who feel prepared
4. It’s a genuinely international qualification
5. Universities recognize it – and give credit for it
6. The IB encourages critical thinking
7. You’ll never need to learn time management
8. It assesses more than examination techniques
9. Subjects aren’t taught in isolation
10. And here are 10 more…

The IB learner profile offers 10 qualities underpinning the Diploma Programme

and the learners who embrace it. From ‘open-minded’ to ‘balanced’,
they form a framework for an international education that goes much deeper in
meeting the needs of a changing world.
“Summarized from an article appearing in the May, 2012 edition of IB World Magazine.
The article may be read in full at http://www.ibo.org/ibworld/may2012/documents/10reasons.pdf.”
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