Congratulations to the following students who all received a superior rating at District Vocal Solo and Ensemble:  Destiny Summerall, Rodeline Santana, Kaitlyn Dodson, Makiah Locke, Indriana Dalmont, Breionna Thompson, Victoria Bursey, Raymona Louis, Shayla Smith, Kristen Napier, Joevantae Cobb, Justin DosSantos, Junior Pierre, Benito Capetillo, Jervarse Smith, Matthew McLure, Ashley Pless, Karlie Rasor, Malorie Griesmer, Tamara Powell, Brittney Tobitt, Jenica Louis, Tyara Thrift, Shunell Brenor and Kenysha Johnson.  They will be moving on to State Vocal Solo and Ensemble in April.

On Saturday, February 4, AHS Debate Club representatives James Edouard and Brainard Suttles competed at the Florida Forensic League’s regional tournament. They were the only Polk County team in atteandance. We are proud to announce that the two have advanced to compete in the Novice State championships in Miami in April. They were accompanied by debate coach Mrs. White.  Go James and Brainard!

HOSA’s (Future Health Professionals) Officers spent the day at Ronald McDonald House in St. Petersburg cooking and serving a taco meal and doing chores for some parents.

To celebrate College and Career Week, please visit out College and Career page above for some exciting content!

Congratulations to the new AHS Digital Cinema Production program for its first official Short Film entry being Accepted into the 2017 Tampa Bay Gasparilla Film Festival! Our short film, “Her Story,” was written, produced and Directed by Cinema student Jenna Huff! Congratulations to Jenna!

We to invite all Seniors to sign up to attend our College & Career Awareness Panel on Wednesday, February 8^th, during 3^rd period.  This is an elective event for seniors who are interested in attending college next year.  We will have representatives from Polk State College, Hillsborough Community College, Ridge Technical College, Warner University, and Bloodhound Alumni from the Class of 2012, Class of 2015, and Class of 2016 who are all college students.

If you are interested please sign up outside of College & Career.

Our Drama kids participated in the A.C.T. festival (Theatre All-County) this Saturday January 28 and earned 11 Superiors and 1 Excellent for their individual events!  We brought a Musical Ensemble piece, 3 Musical Solos, 3 Monologues, 4 Duet Acting, & 2 Duet Musicals.  The kids were incredible and Auburndale High School made an impressive debut at All County.

To see a list of participants and events click here!