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opportunities are only available to members of the WHSTEP community and have proven invaluable as students decide upon and pursue more advanced studies through Summer Programs, Colleges, and Universities. The MMHS Science Department is also on the cutting edge in regard to the new state frameworks and has worked diligently on implementing more inquiry -based labs into the existing curriculum. Career and Technical Pathways Career and Technical Education in five areas including Art/Communications, Business, Hospitality, Health, Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering were approved by the School Committee. Students were introduced to ProStart Curriculum in Hospitality Pathway. Curriculum in the 3D Animation and Drafting Communication classes were enhanced by introducing Unity 5 Pro game design software through grant funding. MMHS also updated its software in animation and drafting software by upgrading to Maya and MudBox 2016. MMHS sent ten female students to the Jr. Tech Girls in STEM Summit at Regis College. High School Students provided robotics demonstrations and other STEM activities to the Quashnet and KC Coombs students. Events included: KCC and Quashnet STEM Nights, the Cape Light Compact Energy Fair, and the Cape Cod Mini -Maker Faire. MMHS Students attended the Home Builder and Remodelers Association of Cape Cod's Residential Construction Career Day. Students from the MMHS CTE Department were featured presenters for the third straight year at the MASSCUE Conference at Gillette Stadium. MMHS Students in our ProStart Culinary Program had a 100% passing rate on the Level 1 National Exam and also entered Heritage Museum and Gardens Gingerbread House Competition for the fourth consecutive year. Students in this program also provided luncheons for the Mashpee Chamber of Commerce and Mashpee Men's Club. The Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) Club hosted the American Heart Association Fundraiser and created the MMHS LiveWell Newsletter. Students from the club also competed at the state level earning first place honors in Health Career Display and Health Education as well as a second place finish for their Health Public Service Announcement video. Our Band and Chorus Students had another stellar year! 2015-2016 highlights include the following: 1) 8 students were accepted into regional music festivals including All -Cape, All -Cape Jazz, Southeastern District, and the prestigious All -State Chorus. 2) 13 middle school students participated in regional choruses. 3) The MMHS Chamber Choir and acapella group attended the Great East Festival competition in the spring, and both groups earned gold medals for their performances. 4) The MMHS Band and Chorus performed several concerts for parents and community members and also performed at the Memorial Day ceremony and at the Royal Nursing Home for seniors. 5) MMHS students hosted the First Annual Art/Music Showcase and Coffehouse Night which highlighted student talents in music and artwork. Our MMHS Art students entered several art shows and multiple students earned recognition for their pieces. MMHS artwork was entered and displayed in the following locations: Mashpee Superintendent's Art Show, "Through Young Eyes" art show at the Cape Cod Museum of Art, "Beginnings" art show at the Cape Cod Art Association, "Teacher as Artist" exhibit at the Cape Cod Museum for Art Winter Exhibition, Cape Cod Life Magazine, Project Hope, and the senior art show at the Cousins Bookstore in Mashpee Commons. The MMHS CTE Department also made several community connections working with the Mashpee Chamber of Commerce, the Mass Restaurant Association, Trevi Wine Bar, Cape Cod Makers, Cape Code Shipbuilding, the Barnstable Bat Company, Heritage Museum and Gardens, Factory Five Auto Racing, and Hydroid. MMHS is proud to build community partnerships to provide students with real world experiences through guest speakers and internship opportunities through our School to Career Program. 144