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 April 27, 2021

Texas High School Rodeo Association State Finals

Congratulations to Hannah Campbell on qualifying into the top ten in Region 6 to attend the Texas High School Rodeo Association state finals in Abilene! Hannah's placings in 5 rodeos were as follows: 1st place rodeo 9 (poles), 3rd place rodeo 10 (poles), 5th place rodeo 11 (poles). 

 

South Future Business Leaders of America

The Harlingen High School South Future Business Leaders of America chapter competed at the FBLA State Conference in March. Natalya Almanza, Abigail Aguirre, Kennedy Kibler, Emma McMinn, Ryne McMinn, Clarissa Rubio, Deztiny Mar, Victoria Flores, and Abbeny Solis will be advancing to the national competition after earning first, second, and third place. Participants from across Texas attend this exciting conference every year to enhance their business skills, expand their networks, and participate in more than 70 business and business-related competitive events. The Future Business Leaders of America National Conference will take place during the last week of June 2021.

Might Hawk Band Sweepstakes & Superior Ratings

Congratulations to the Mighty Hawk Band that earned a sweepstakes performance at the UIL Concert & Sightreading evaluation. Congratulations to our Color Guard on their superior ratings on both virtual events. Super proud of our band students and teachers Mr. Shinsato, Mr. Liendo, Mrs. Benavidez, Mr. De La Riva and Mr. Garcia. #HawkPride #AStepAbove

PTSA April Students of the Month

Kennedy Kible
Aimee Trevino
Congratulations to seniors Kennedy Kible and Aimee Trevino for being selected as April's Students of the Month. These students excel academically and in extracurricular activities. We wish them the best in all of their future endeavors!
 
All senior PTSA members are eligible to apply for Student of the Month and scholarships. Students, parents, and staff may join South's PTSA online at https://www.joinpta.org.

SOUTH LATIN STUDENTS NATIONAL QUALIFIERS

Congratulations to the following students for their outstanding performance at the State Competition on April 24th. They have advanced to compete at the 2021 NJCL National Convention in San Diego, California on July 24-29, 2021. 
Senior Evelyn Vega (Gold Medal)
1st Place - Classical Art History 
9th Place - Sight Recitation
Junior Camila Sanchez (Gold Medal)
1st Place - Vocabulary
5th Place - Latin Derivatives

Junior Isabella Silva (Silver Medal)
2nd Place -Classical Art History
6th Place - Roman Life
Senior Mairyn Vega (Silver Medal)
2nd Place - Impromptu Art
5th Place - Mythology
Junior Mackayla Ledesma (Bronze Medal)
3rd Place Sight Recitation
10th Place - Reading Comprehension
Senior Kylie Ruiz: (Ribbon)
8th Place - Roman Life
Senior Kayla Noriega (Ribbon)
8th Place - Roman History
Level 1 Pentathlon Category:

Maxima Cum Laude:
Junior Isabella Silva
Junior Camila Sanchez
Junior Mackayla Ledezma

Cum Laude:
Senior Kayla Noriega

Level 2 Pentathlon Category:

Magna Cum Laude:
Senior Kylie Ruiz

Cum Laude:
Senior Evelyn Vega

TABC Academic All State Team

Congratulations to South Hawk Basketball Players Drake Everett, Ryan Fechner, Michael Guadarrama, Noah Rios and Alex Rodriguez for making the TABC Academic All State Team!

Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to Mrs. Monica Silva, our Teacher of the Year for this school year. Your dedication to our students is #AStepAbove! 

2021 Joci Award Finalists

Congratulations to our Stars who are finalists at the annual Las Casas Foundation celebration. Junior Esmeralda Trevino and Junior Aaron Blount  will step into the virtual spotlight at the 2021 #JociAwards on May 16, 2021. Way to go Stars!

One Act Play State Bound

For the second time in four years, Harlingen High School South's One Act Play is advancing to state. Congratulations!

Softball Co-District Champs 

Your Lady Hawks have clinched the 20-21 Softball Co-Championship. They are the 1st seed in the play-offs and will be playing a 2 out of 3 series versus the PSJA Lady Bears. 

Game Itinerary: 
Game 1 Thursday, April 29th @ Psja Bears High School 7:00 pm
Game 2 Friday, April 30th @ Lady Hawks Softball field 7:00 pm
Game 3 (if needed), May 1st @ Lady Hawks Softball field 1:00 pm.

Boys Track Regional Bound

The men’s track and field team had a great showing at the 31-32 6A Area track and field meet. The Hawks finished 5th out of 18 teams. The regional track meet will be held at Heroes Stadium next Friday and Saturday. Go Hawks🤙🏽 Scoring for the Hawks and advancing to regionals in San Antonio are as follows:
Rhandall Lopez
4th place: 110 hurdles
1st place pole vault, 300 hurdles

Triple Jump
Elias Rodriguez, Jacob Carreon
Julian Hill, shot put
Steven Ortegon, 800 meter run 


Sprint relay will also run in San Antonio the relay team is comprised of Fide Mesa, Deryk Alvarez, Elias Ledesma and Aiden Moreno

Girls Soccer Academic All-State

Congratulations Korynne Reininger on being awarded 2nd Team Academic All-State for 2021! Way to go Korynne! 

Mighty Hawk Choir Sweepstakes

Congratulations to the Mighty Hawk Choir Groups for earning sweepstakes at their UIL performance!  We're super proud of our students and teachers. Thank you Mr. Morales, Mrs. Flores, and Mr. Tharpe! 

South Water Polo

Congratulations to the Girls and Boys Water Polo teams. Girls won 2nd place and Boys won 3rd place at the RGV Championships Tournament held at PSJA on Thursday (4/22) and Friday (4/23). 
Girls Water Polo Team Names / Numbers / Positions:
Jaclyn Balli #1 - Goalie
Jenna Harrison #6 - Point 
Ana Porzycki #3 - Flat
Celeste Zamora #7 - Center
Ianna Hansen #4 - Zone Defender
Sophia Williams #16 - Wing
Bella Hinojosa #10 - Flat
Brianna Robinson #12 - Wing
Andy Fujan #2 - Zone Defender
Boys Water Polo Team:
Justin Armstrong #13 - Zone Defender
Jonathan De La Garza # 18 - Wing
Magdaleno Pereda #2 - Center
Frank Pimentel #4 - Flat
Alex Rodriguez #1 - Goalie
Austin Scogin #6 - Wing
Michael Valdez #8 - Zone Defender
Frankie Rodriguez #9 - Point
Josh Rodriguez #10 - Flat

South Student Council Transition Academy Donation

HHSS Student Council, National Honor Society and the Life Skills Department presented a $600 check to the Transition Academy on behalf of Harlingen High School South. Thank you to the Harlingen South Student Council, NHS and Life Skills Department for their kind donation to the HCISD Transition Academy. Pictured are members of each club, Mr. Garza (Director of Special Education), Mr. Reyes (HHSS Principal), and Mrs. Garcia (Special Education Coordinator). #HawkPride!

Upcoming Events


April 29: Softball Game 1 @ PSJA Bears High School 7:00 pm
               Science Day Virtual 9-11
April 30: Softball Game 2 @ Lady Hawks Softball field 7:00 pm
May 1: Softball Game 3 @ Lady Hawks Softball field 1:00 pm. *if needed
             UIL Orchestra performance 9AM in Cafeteria
May 3: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6: AP Comp Sci A Exam
May 7: AP European History Exam
                  End of 1st 3 Weeks Grades Due
May 11: Progress Reports viewable on Parent Access Center
May 12: Music Theory AP Exam
              National School Nurse Day
May 14: Herff Jones Cap & Gown Delivery 11-12:15 Outside the 
Cafeteria
               AP Bio Exam

May 15: Herff Jones Cap & Gown Delivery 9-11 ILC Cafe Area
             Trevino's Digital for Cap and Gown Photos 10-3 South Cafeteria 
May 17: AP Comp Sci Prin. Exam

              10th and 11th Grade Top 10 Ceremony @ the PAC 
May 19: AP Art History Exam
May 20: AP Psychology Exam
May 24: AP Physics Exam
               Scholarship Night Virtual
May 25: AP Chemistry Exam
              Senior Top 10 Ceremony @ the PAC
May 27: AP Environmental Science Exam
              Senior Final Exam 3rd Period
May 28: End of 2nd 3 Weeks Progress Report Period
               Senior Final Exam 2B & 5B
May 31: Memorial Day Holiday
June 1: AP English Lit Exam
              Seniors Final Exams 2A & 5A
June 2: AP US History and Macro Exam
              Seniors Final Exams 1B & 4B
              Progress Reports Viewable on Parent Access Center
 June 3: AP US Government Exam
              Senior Decision Day Virtual
              Senior Final Exams 1a & 4A
June 4: AP Latin, Spanish Language. Spanish Literature Exams 
June 5: SAT Testing
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