Great Hall News
As many of you know, this is the first issue of the Great Hall News is near 3 months, so there is A LOT to cover.
First off, we’d like to give a big congratulations to Professor Sorcha MacSween and Professor and Steven D’Souza, who are to be married on April 15th. Congratulations professors!
Speaking of happy families, the Lashes (Evan and Professor Felicity Amello-Lash) welcomed a set of twins into the world April 1st, Eliaabeth Rose and Callen Michael. We wish all the other pregnant professors and staff good luck with their bundles of joy!
In other news, Hogwarts is proud to welcome a new club to its wide variety. The Horticulture Club, run by Professor Felicity Amello-Lash focuses mainly on plants and gardening. And on a related note, the Blood Alliance had its first meeting earlier this week, and it was a huge success!
We'd like to welcome the following professors that are new to our community for the Spring Term 2008: Prof. Adreia Kragen, Prof. Arias Armarda, Prof. Audrey Adams, Prof. Ephiny Athanasiou, Prof. Eric Tenshia, Prof. Estigoy Gatchalian, Prof. Lena Svarri, Prof. Maya Aditya, Prof. Ren Tamiko, Prof. Tamara Guffey, Prof. Unum Unimportante, Prof. Yari Santan, Prof. Zafirenia Ziaras.
We have a total of 13 new professors, 52 total professors, and 90 classes! What an accomplishment. This term is definitely our most popular term!
And last but not least, it seems Spring Term (the FINAL term of the year) is hot on our trail. Classes officially start April 14th, so students be sure to enroll in your classes as soon as possible, and remember that you need 3 quills to go onto the next year, fifth years must pass 3 of their OWLs and seventh years need to complete their NEWTs in order to graduate.
Prof. Stella Adorda @ 4:01pm EST.
The Fall Term 2007 has officially ended! I'd like to thank all of the governors, professors, and supporting staff for all their hard work this term! We've completed yet another exciting term. All quills for the Fall Term 2007 should be completed and submitted today. As we look forward to the future, we're less than a month away from the start of the Winter 2008 Term.
The Governors Election for the Winter 2008 Term will conclude with voting for the Governor for the next week. Each memeber will get one vote. At the end of the week of December 16th, the votes will be tallied and the winning candidate will be announced! Stay tuned for more details.
The governors are still accepting applications for the Winter 2008 Term. If you're interested in being a professor this next term, please complete an application by going here. If you are planning on returning as a professor and have yet to submit your application, please do so as soon as possible because applications for the Winter 2008 Term close on December 29, 2007. A complete list of professors will be announced on December 30, 2007.
The HOlidays Celebration for Hogwarts Online will be run by the Junior Wizengamot. The HOlidays Celebration will begin on December 23rd and end December 29th. A special thanks to Professors Sorcha MacSween and Elizabeth Peevison for their hard work and planning of the celebration.
The First Annual Triwizard Tournament hosted by the Ministry of Magic is underway, please support Hogwarts in this tournament by visiting our champions by clicking here. For more details please contact Prof. Bella Lombardi, Hogwarts' ambassador for the I.E.C.
Prof. Chauncey Clemenceau @ 11:45am EDT.
Sunday September 2, 2007
Enrollment for the Fall Term 2007 is already well underway! Enroll in your classes by going to your student office and clicking on the Enrollment link on the left link section. Enrollment for the Fall Term will end September 8th.
Congratulations to Prof. Belatrix Wright for being selected as the Governor-elect for the Fall Term 2007!
Prof. Belatrix Wright would like to remind all students that the first issue of the Hogwarts Pensieve has been published, check out the issue by clicking here.
The Start of Term Feast has begun! To join in on the festivities, check out the Great Hall area of the forum by clicking here.
As of September 1, 2007 the Admissions Office will be closed until December 1. This means that no more students can register. Registration will again open on December 1. For questions or more details please contact Prof. Miranda Arneson the Admissions Director.
All professors are reminded that there will be the September Staff meeting this September 16th @ 8pm EST. If anyone is interested in adding a topic to the agenda, please contact the Director of Professors, Prof. Daniela DeLeon.
As always, if you'd like to add an announcement to the Hogwarts News, please contact Prof. Clemenceau.
Prof. Chauncey Clemenceau @ 8:20pm EST.
The Summer 2007 term is a little more than a week from ending and that means that major preparations are taking place for the Fall Term 2007. The Summer Term 2007 ends August 24, 2007. The 2007-2008 School Year begins on September 1, 2007. We will have a sorting ceremony and then a start of term feast. Following the festivities we will begin our Fall Term 2007.
I'd like to take a moment to welcome all the new professors in our midst for the Fall Term 2007:
- Prof. Dawn Daniels- Astronomy
- Prof. Mestra Morate- Charms
- Prof. Katie Perkins- Flying
- Prof. Wendy la Roxxa- Divinations
I'd also like to welcome back our professors that have been with us for some time.They have decided to graciously return and teach in the Fall:
- Prof. Luna Creevy- Ancient Runes (Teaching since November 2005)
- Prof. Isabella Robins- Arithmancy (Teaching since April 2006)
- Prof. Jezabella Winters- Astronomy (Teaching since March 2007)
- Prof. Sorcha MacSween- Charms (Teaching since January 2007)
- Prof. Marvin Peevison- Flying (Teaching since March 2006)
- Prof. Elizabeth Peevison- Defense Against the Dark Arts (Teaching since September 2006)
- Prof. Anna Darkstar- Defense Against the Dark Arts (Teaching since November 2005)
- Prof. Ann-Louise Omagan- Divinations (Teaching since November 2005)
- Prof. Miranda Arneson- History of Magic (Teachings since September 2006)
- Prof. Norman Lux- History of Magic (Teaching since June 2007)
- Prof. Ophelia DeLoch- Herbology (Teaching since January 2006)
- Prof. Chauncey Clemenceau- Herbology (Teachings since November 2005)
- Prof. Renee Grandampre- Muggle Studies (Teaching since January 2007)
- Prof. Steven D'Souza- Muggle Studies (Teaching since March 2007)
- Prof. Michael Valencia- Potions (Teaching since September 2006)
- Prof. Bella Lombardi- Potions (Teaching since November 2005)
- Prof. Daniela DeLeon- Transfiguration (Teaching since June 2007)
Welcome all new students! For details on important upcoming events, view the calendar by clicking here.
Prof. Chauncey Clemenceau @ 11:00am EST.
Sunday, July 29, 2007
It appears that even though the Chancellor of Education removed Prof. Ann-Louise Omagan, he was under the imperious curse. One can only imagine who put him under the imperious curse.... At any rate, after sorting through this mess that Lydia's left the Chancellor has reinstated Ann-Louise Omagan, as well as her faithful governors: Prof. Bryant Waters, Prof. Chauncey Clemenceau, Prof. Isabella Robins, & Prof. Luna Creevy. At this time the culprit behind the imperiod Chancellor has not be located, we're going to remain on high alert around Hogwarts.
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Professor Applications for the Fall Term 2007 have opened! All those interested in becoming a professor should first read the professor handbook found here: Hogwarts Handbook: Chapter 10. After reading the handbook, please fill out an application by clicking here. Professor Applications will close August 25, 2007. Professors for the Fall Term 2007 will be announced on August 26, 2007. If there are any questions, please contact Prof. Clemenceau ASAP.
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Prof. Jerzi Spinner and Prof. Isabella Robins have been going through the clubs and PMs Prof. Isabella Robins have gotten regarding clubs and have made some decisions on the clubs we currently have. The current clubs are the Junior Wizengamot, Animagus Guild, Maurauders, Banner Club, Book Club, Dueling Club, and Drama Club.
Junior Wizengamot: Prof. Bryant Waters runs this club with head students and prefects. This club plans schoolwide events and is currently active. We have decided to keep it around, of course, since it is needed and it's a great club.
Animagus Guild. Master Jacob Matthews will be taking over this club. He is going to try to bring this club into some great activity and get some plans made for it so it can be more active. It seems like it could be a great opportunity for the Animagi of the school and we wish them luck.
Mauraders' Club. This is a student run club who's main goal is mischief. A professor will not run it, of course, and will remain since it's fun for this group of kids.
Banner Club. This club will be moderated by two professors: Prof. Jerzi Spinner and me, Prof. Isabella Robins. It is going to be re-organized and all old posts will be archived. It's a very active club, and needs to dedicated professors to keep it running smoothly.
Book Club will be headed by Prof. Sorcha MacSween and Roisin Doyle. It is active, and has been for awhile, so we see no need to change the moderator.
Dueling Club needs for the Professor Moderator and Student Moderator to PM me or Jerzi Spinner as soon as possible. We need to make sure this club is active, which we believe it is.
Drama Club. This, as far as we know, has no activity. Therefore we have decided to scrap it.
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Happy 2 Years Hogwarts Online! I'd like to thank all of our members, for this is a day that should be celebrated! On this very day, two years ago Hogwarts Online was founded as Armoise Academy. Thank you for all the memories and for all the great times members!
Prof. Chauncey Clemenceau @ 1:45pm EST.
The Chancellor of Education has announced a new decree:
"With the power vested in me by the Ministry of Magic under the esteemed Ministress Valencia, I hereby release Prof. Chauncey Clemenceau from his position as the Assistant Chancellor of Education at the ministry of magic for complete incompetency and I also expect to see Prof. Ann-Louise Omagans resignation from her position as Headmistress of Hogwarts on my desk in the morning or I will have to release her as well.
Signed,
Drake Ashland
Chancellor of Education"
Prof. Ann-Louise Omagan later handed in her resignation:
"To Mr. Drake the Chancellor of Education, the Governors, Most Respected Staff, and Students of Hogwarts
After reading the Ministry Decree, I have decided that in these times, it is best I let the 'professionals' handle these situations for there are to be dark times ahead of hogwarts. The Ministry has called for my resignation and after much consideration to the events that occurred in the great hall, I have decided to step down.
I hope that the Ministry can retain the order within the walls of Hogwarts as it seems that I am unable to do so. I thank all of you who have supported me in the previous years and wish hogwarts only the best. It is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to you all.
I would also like to say that i send my prayers out to those who lost their friend, Ms. Yakuza, and it saddens my heart to see such a brilliant mind wasted so coldly. Her death will be avenged, as I believe you all to know, and she shall not be forgotten, for today will go down in the history books.
I expect the students and staff of Hogwarts to be competent enough to handle the Ministry and their best intentions. As they place one foot forward, try not to fall too far behind. For now, I myself am forced to move forward. Away from Hogwarts, and I can only hope that one day our paths shall cross again.
Thank you
Ann-Louise Omagan
Former Headmistress of Hogwarts"
The Chancellor of Education announced his new appointment:
"The Ministry would like to thank Ann-Louise Omagan for steping down so quickly
and also without making a scene.
The Ministry of Magic hereby would like to Announce that Ms Lydia Parcelas, has so graciously appected the post as the New Headmistress. Please all students and staff give her a warm welcome.
Signed,
Drake Ashland
Chancellor of Education"
On July 14, 2007 around 9pm Prof. Chauncey Clemenceau was murdered by a new form of evil. Information concerning his funeral will be posted at a later date.
Headmistress Lydia Parcelus @ 1:20pm EST.
Friday, June 29, 2007
It gives me great honor to end this very productive year by announcing the recipients of this years governors awards! Each of these recipients have worked very hard to win the award and they are well deserving of recognition. Please hold all applause until the end. So without further ado lets begin!
- Golden Quill: Allison Cho
- Sapphire Heart: Starlite Night
- Silver Sword: Lila Holloway
- Bronze Owl: Prof. Natalie Valencia
- Golden Gavel: Christopher Coldsteel
- Special Services to the School: Prof. Miranda Arneson
- Headmistress Award: Prof. Jerzi Spinner, Prof. Fleurette d'Sane, Prof. Marvin Peevison, Prof. Isabella Robins
- Order of Dumbledor: Artemis Foil
As we end this year, and another term, it's time to take a moment to remember those Professors that have decided to leave Hogwarts at the end of this term. I'd like to thank all of those that have worked hard in their classes, and I wish them the best in any further ventures they may take!
Thank you to Prof. Damian Darsh, Prof. Liberus Creaton, Prof. Madison Lafoy, Prof. Miranda Arneson, and Prof. Talena Zelati. Your work is greatly appreciated! Thank you for all you have done!
As we begin the Summre Term, Hogwarts Online has hired 3 new professors that will join the already professional team of educators. Whether you have them in class, or see them around the castle be sure to welcome the following professors to Hogwarts: Prof. Daniela DeLeon, Prof. Norman Lux, & Prof. Xavier Night.
Finally, one of the most important announcements. Due to the massive, site-wide spread of double characters, the Governors of the
site have met and agreed to pass the following bill:
All students of Hogwarts Online must PM Headmistress Ann-Louise Omagan with a list of all their characters, including adults, professors, creatures, students etc. Prof. Omagan will then compile a list to be posted in the Governors Conference Room. Prof. Clemenceau will track IPs to detect matches and double characters that are not claimed. The Governors will then go through the list and determine which characters can be kept, based on activity and development. No student from this day forward may make double characters unless they PM the Headmistress first. If a student fails to PM the Headmistress with all their characters, they will be deleted; no question asked.
All unclaimed characters not posted on the wall will be deleted. I would like to remind everyone that this is, in no way, a responsibility that you may shrink away from. If you do not personally claim your characters, I will let them be deleted and will not listen to the "But Ann's" I am sure to get. I do not care; this bill has been passed. I will give you all exactly one week from your latest login date to do this.
Prof. Chauncey Clemenceau @ 7:50pm EST.
The Hogwarts Online Governors sat down recently in a long meeting and read through the comments posted by our members in the "Your Opinion" posts found in the Remembral. Many people thought that the governors had forgotten, but that's not the case. We'd rather you have plenty of time to have your say and to let the issue die down before making our ruling on it. For the governors ruling, please see the post in the announcements by clicking here.
It is with great pleasure and excitement that I announce that WHO Radio is finally back! This time, the radio has a permanent home. You can tune into the radio by clicking here. Please note that this does not work with Foxfire; please use Internet Explorer for this.
Congratulations to the following students who have been selected as the HHC PreTask Competitors:
GRYFFINDOR
Hiko Seijuro
Artemis Foil
Keith Davis
Katy Fairiedust
Felix Wise
Katie Perkins
Alec Brendon
RAVENCLAW
Tessa Shelly
Paige Robins
Ron Granger
Jacinda Crabbe
Felix Fontaine
Ashlee Black
HUFFLEPUFF
Roisin Doyle
Starlight Night
Chris Coldsteel
Brent Woodward
Keith Dukelow
Brigette Delacour
SLYTHERIN
Kayla Jade Cruz
Lila Holloway
Corvinus Mathews
Melanie Hudson
Jesse Jacob Cruz
Brock Shamlock
I am very excited to announce that the Hogwarts Online Library is finally opened! This is not the RP area rather the part on hswcw.com where you can submit books to earn quills. You can also view books submitted by other students. For more details you can visit the library at www.hswcw.com/library.php enjoy!
Just a few end of term announcements... Remember that the term ends June 24, 2007! You must complete your exams by this date and you may not earn any more points from classes after this date. Professors are required to submit quills no later than June 26th.
All professors, please submit class awards with image and recipient to Prof. Clemenceau via eOwl as soon as possible. All members are reminded that the last week of June has been selected for the Awards Ceremony, please watch the announcements for more details.
Prof. Chauncey Clemenceau @ 9:40am EST.
Sunday, May 27, 2007
Hogwarts Online's Spring Term will be ending in about a month. All those professors interested in teaching a seminar this summer should contact either Prof. Chauncey Clemenceau or Prof. Miranda Arneson. The summer term will begin on July 2, 2007. We are currently accepting professor applications until June 25, 2007.
The 2007-2008 School Year Calendar has been posted on both the forum and in the handbook. Please click here to view the handbook to check out what an exciting year we have planned!
Prof. Ann-Louise Omagan would like to announce that at this time she will be accepting nominations for the HHC tournament. If you feel there is a student in your house (please nominate those only the house you belong to) you can nominate them by contacting her. Please view her announcement by clicking here for more detials.
Prof. Bryant Waters (Dean of Students) would like to remind all students of the new rules surrounding abilities and plots. Most importantly: Students here at Hogwarts Online are only allowed to have ONE special ability. For more information concerning this issue, please view her announcement by clicking here.
Prof. Chauncey Clemenceau @ 1:10pm EST.
Hogwarts Online's Spring Term 2007 is well underway! We are currently in our 3rd week of the term and we are looking forward to a summer full of Harry Potter!
It brings me great joy to announce that the beloved Prof. Ann-Louise Omagan has decided to return to Hogwarts Online. The governors have lovingly invited her to serve as Headmistress again once the 2006-2007 school year has ended, which will be in late June.
Prof. Chauncey Clemenceau will go back to his old position, which was Head of Staff. He really enjoyed this job very much and misses being able to devote more time to it. Prof. Chauncey Clemenceau is VERY excited about having his other half (Ann) back on the governors board and is looking forward to the next school year.
Attention all Ravenclaws! Quidditch is back, and your team captain, Tessa Shelley, invites all Ravenclaws that love Quidditch to find the post in the Ravenclaw Common room and join the team! Remember that with no team, Ravenclaw can not play and they can not pulverize the other teams!
Beauxbatons Academy is opening it's doors for an exchange program. Any quills earned there will be added to your student profiles here. Classes should start last week of May and run till end of June so that both sites classes can add the quills at the same time so you can move up in year.
Congratulations to Rayasha Yakuza who has been named the new Slytherin Head Girl!
Prof. Chauncey Clemenceau @ 10:35 EST.
Hogwarts Online 2.0 is almost complete! There are just several more areas that need to be added. Almost all of the Student & Professor Offices have been completed. We have seen a variety of different courses and applications from professors across the globe, however as always we can only offer a designated number of classes. However, this term saw the least number of denied courses and applications. At this time, I'd like to welcome our new professors for the Spring Term 2007:
» Prof. Madison Lafoy - Basic Astronomy (Returning)
» Prof. Nero Equidea - Art History and Archeology of Medieval Uk and Ireland
» Prof. Renee Grandampre - French Culture
» Prof. Edward Sullivan - Basic Alchemy
» Prof. Damian Darsh - Basic Ogham
» Prof. Juan Brant - History of Magic
» Prof. Steven Dukelow -
Comparison of Muggle & Wizarding World
The Professor Application period for the Spring Term 2007 has closed! The governors had their hands full this term in deciding which classes to accept and which to deny. Thank for all the appliations that we received this term.
Please remember that the Winter Term ends on March 25. Make sure that all your make up work is caught up and you are ready for exams week. Do not let your homework pile up until the last minute!
Prof. Chauncey Clemenceau @ 5:10 EDT.
February 24, 2007
Welcome to Hogwarts Online 2.0! The all new version may look similar, however that's where the similarities end. The office has many new functions that allow professors and staff to quickly complete tasks.
Many of the bugs that occured on Mac systems have been fixed so now all users can easily access the website. The site is not totally completed as of yet, the links to the left that are italicized still not avaliable. However they should be by the start of the Spring Term.
The Student Office and Professor Office are still under construction as well. Some of the best features of HO 2.0 can be found in the office. Thank you for your patience as it has been a long road to this release of the new version of HO.
Professor applications are now open, please click here to send in a new application.
Prof. Chauncey Clemenceau @ 11:00am EST.
The Hogwarts Chamber has appointed it's new leader. Prof. Isabella Robins will serve as the first Chamber Director for Hogwarts Online!
The Winter Term is in full swing and the Junior Wizengamot is planning for a special Valetines Celebration week!
On February 12, 2007 the Governors will be accepting applications for the Spring Term. All those who are interested should begin preparing their classes now.
The Winter Term will end on March 24, 2007.
Prof. Chauncey Clemenceau @ 7:15pm EST.