Sunday, May 19, 2013
Congratulations to all of these Milford students!
The University of New Hampshire at Manchester honored its top undergraduate scholars at the annual Honors Convocation on Tuesday, May 14. The following Milford students received honors that day: The Sign Language Interpretation Program Award is presented to a Sign Language Interpretation student with at least junior standing and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 for outstanding achievement within the major and service to UNH Manchester, the Deaf community, and/or the interpreting profession. University Scholars Baccalaureate Degree Candidates are UNH students who have earned 100 or more credits by March 11, 2013 and hold a cumulative GPA of 3.20 - 3.69. University Scholars Associate Degree Candidates are UNH students who have earned 32 or …
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Lt. Gen. Mary A. Legere '82 was the commencement speaker at Saturday's ceremony.
DURHAM, NH – University of New Hampshire commencement speaker Lt. Gen. Mary A. Legere '82 challenged graduates to dare to live their lives and their dreams during the university’s 143rd commencement held Saturday, May 18, 2013, when more than 2,500 undergraduate and 522 graduate students, including 68 military veterans, ranging in age from 19 to 67 years old and representing 29 states and 23 foreign countries received degrees. “They say in life that we make a living by what we get but we make a life by what we give,” Legere said. “I urge you to leave this university with that in mind. The story of your life is going to be written as soon as you leave here.” She reminded students of the courageous acts shown at the Newtown tragedy and the …
Friday, May 10, 2013
Congratulations to all of the 357 graduates who will be getting their diploma this year!
- GRADUATION
-
Friday, May 10
The University of New Hampshire at Manchester will celebrate the achievements of 357 graduates at the college's 28th annual commencement proceedings on Thursday, May 16, 2013 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the historic mill yard. The ceremony recognizes 265 undergraduate and 92 graduate students who have earned their associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree, or an advanced graduate certificate at the University of New Hampshire’s campus in Manchester. University of New Hampshire’s President Mark Huddleston will lead the proceedings. The program will include remarks from student speaker Ashley Potter, a 2013 graduate of the sign language interpretation program, and a keynote address from New Hampshire Governor Maggie Hassan. The program also …
Monday, May 6, 2013
A new federal database shows how hospitals compare for care.
If you go to the emergency room at the Elliot Hospital, how long will it take before you see a healthcare professional? The federal government says 53 minutes on average. That's worse than the state average of 35 minutes. Key measures of ER efficiency have been posted from hospitals across the country, according to a report by Cheryl Clark, of HealthLeaders Media. “With precious little fanfare, Uncle Sam...rolled out a big, fat database with seven measures comparing a service that many people—healthcare providers and patients alike—consider the most critical any hospital can provide,” Clark wrote. Data collected in 2011 and early 2012 also tracked things like how long it took for an ER patient with a broken bone to get pain medication, or …
Monday, April 8, 2013
Four teams from Milford will travel to Tennessee next month.
By NH_DI When creative problem solving teams were forming in over 150 schools and community groups last fall, some of these students had no idea that they would advance past 300 teams to represent New Hampshire at the world’s largest creative problem solving competition, Destination Imagination Global Finals. On Saturday, teams that have advanced through regional competitions met at New Hampshire Destination Imagination State Finals in hopes of competing with the best teams from 15 countries and 48 states. Thirty-eight of these teams must now shift gears from creative problem solving to creative fund raising as their new destination is Destination Imagination Global Finals in Knoxville, TN. The competition will be held at the University…
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Saturday's State Finals at Salem High School will qualify teams for Destination Imagination Global Finals.
SALEM, NH - After weeks of creative problem solving tournaments and tough elimination rounds, 115 New Hampshire student-teams are just one competition away from representing the state at the ultimate “kids hands on, adults hands off” competition: Destination Imagination Global Finals. This Saturday at Salem High School, 44 Geremonty Drive in Salem, teams will compete at NH Destination Imagination State Finals. These teams started work in the fall, selecting a Challenge that combines research, teamwork and creativity with core school subjects and an emphasis in the arts, science, technology, engineering, math or service learning. Every aspects of the team solution must be strictly “owned” by the teams. These solutions are appraised for …
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Here are several ways you can make sure your sports teams are highlighted on Milford Patch.
Spring sports will soon be kicking into high gear and Milford Patch wants to help you share every exciting moment with the community. We are looking for athletes, coaches, parents, booster club members and fans who are ready, willing and able to share their team spirit on Patch. News about any team – high school, middle school, rec teams, etc. – is welcome! Here's how you can share news about your sports team: 1. Start a blog about your sports team: Share stats, recaps, photos and/or videos from the game in your own sports blog. Discuss the team, coaches and players with other fans in the community. 2. Upload pictures and video of your team to our gallery: Snap an awesome photo at the game? Catch the winning touchdown on video? Upload it …
42.82837
-71.66051
Milford High School
100 West St, Milford, NH
/articles/how-to-get-your-sports-team-featured-on-patch-088fc6a0
2269335
/locations/9151256
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Milford High School students past and present pay tribute to MHS band director Jim Sandahl, who is struggling with lung disease.
Friday, March 29, 2013
Milford High School students past and present pay tribute to MHS band director Jim Sandahl, who is struggling with lung disease.
Milford students and alumni are honoring a beloved music teacher using the very skills he has helped them develop over the years. Chorus and band students recorded their tribute to their band director Jim Sandahl, who has been diagnosed with terminal lung disease. Former students wanted to organize a concert for him, but he is too ill to travel. Instead they inspired band director Brad Smith, chorus director Jennifer Kennedy Erdody and accompanist Kimberly Whitehead to get the kids together to create a lasting musical gift. The choir sang the song “Home” by Phil Philips in their video, while the band dedicated their musical performance to the legacy of this beloved teacher. Spartan Music Milford High School posted the videos on their …
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Mechanical Mayhem will compete in St. Louis next month.
A local FIRST Robotics team is on its way to the world stage at the upcoming championship in St. Louis. Mechanical Mayhem Team #1519 ranked third at the end of 75 qualifying matches in the high school robotics competition on March 14, according to their website. Challenges included frisbee-throwing and pyramid climbing. The team then partnered with number one seed team, The Robodogs, and rookie team The Robo Eagles. They then took first place through this alliance, and was also honored with the Excellence in Engineering Award. "Our team is thrilled to pile in the vans once again and cannot wait to meet bumper-to-bumper with the other qualifying robots," the team wrote on their site. Team members include 21 kids from the Milford area, …
Mary Carr Popik
4:40 pm on Friday, March 29, 2013
Hi Mr. Sandahl, Not only did you make a difference at Milford HS, but also at St. Christopher School in Nashua. You taught my son, Connor, how to play the trumpet. Music is a large part of my family's daily life. Recently, Connor said, "How can the Taliban censor music? Music makes people happy." That trumpet has passed through each of my children's hands/mouths. Thanks for the gift of music! We … more ›