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i continues to offer students opportunities for in-depth exploration through the development of a capstone project. School-to-Career provides seniors opportunities to pursue career based internships with local professionals. Applied Technology continued to enhance the technology/engineering program with additional instruction using advanced software for drafting and animation such as CoCreate. Foreign Language gave students options to pursue advanced study in French, Latin, and Spanish, and the Guidance Department implemented a developmental , guidance program as it follows a curriculum based on national standards. Mashpee High School also continued to expand its Advanced Placement program to give students opportunities to pursue college credit through rigorous coursework. AP courses were offered in Biology, Studio Art Calculus AB, Chemistry, English Language/Composition, English Literature/Composition, Environmental Science, European History, Statistics, and U.S. t History. Seventy-nine students enrolled in these courses with many taking multiple classes, and 115 AP exams were taken. As a result of their performance on AP exams, Jeremy Carter, Carl F Fiester, Catherine Furbush, Hailey Orton, Jessica Ronhock, and Russel Wilcox-Cline earned Scholar Awards, and Celia Cataldo and Eric Holmquist earned Scholar with Distinction Awards. As part of the continued initiative to improve student performance, all MHS sophomores and juniors again took the PSAT exam. Continuation of this program will provide additional preparation and exposure to improve performance on the SAT as MHS students pursue higher educational opportunities. In addition, the PM Program continued to implement a highly recognized and successful alternative structure that provides students the opportunity to complete high school successfully. One of the highlights of student performance during the year was the fact that 64% of the sophomores scored "advanced" in math in the state mandated MCAS exam, and 97% of the sophomores passed the recently required science and technology/engineering test. Mashpee High School's co-curricular programs continued to thrive as a myriad of clubs and activities generate student involvement ranging from the performing arts to community service. The Blue Falcon Theater Company entertained audiences with stirring performances of "The Canterbury Tales or Geoffrey Chaucer's Flying Circus" and "Seussical the Musical." Once j again musicians and singers qualified to perform at All Cape and South East District Music j Festivals, and their talents were featured at events such as the Winter Band and Choral Concert and "Cabaret Night." Challenge Day took place for the second year as students and staff participated in this nationally recognized program that promotes compassion, understanding and a positive school culture. Mashpee High School also continued its strong performance in interscholastic competition as a member of the South Shore League. Seven teams advanced to f the state tournament: boys soccer, field hockey, girls lacrosse, golf, boys basketball, ice hockey, *i and baseball. The football team completed its best season ever with a record of 10-1, and boys soccer received the Cape & Islands Soccer Officials sportsmanship award for the second consecutive year. i The MHS School Council remained an important organization in the school community as it did much of its work in subcommittees on the student handbook, budget, and school improvement plan. Members included James Criasia, Vanessa Danforth, Jane Day, Katelyn Ferrari, Sharon Fulone, Michael Mannix, Susan Martini, Chris Perkins, Nancy Schroeder, Liam Sullivan, Paige Wunder, and co-chair Art Wunder. Also, the Boosters continually demonstrated their devotion k and support of MHS students with their commendable efforts at football games and other fundraising events to support all students. It should be noted that a statue of a falcon now adorns the front entrance thanks to the Class of 2009. 177