Announcements: 01-13-15
· Theatre Dept-The WSHS Competition for the National Shakespeare Competition is Friday January 23, 2015. Prepare a Shakespearean monologue and come by Mr. Boone’s room at 2:20 Friday to compete. Contact Mr. Henry for more details.
· From Mrs. Wilson-Senior Swag Day will be this Friday, January 16th. Seniors please remember the purpose of Senior Swag Day is to dress to impress. The theme for this Senior Swag Day is Business attire. You should dress like you are about to impress Corporate America and land that six figure job you always wanted. All attire must be appropriate for school. There should be no short skirts or dresses, no short shorts, no crop tops, no bagging pants, and no extremely tight attire. Seniors let’s show our fellow Spartans…that the class of 2015 is ready to DRESS TO IMPRESS!! Any senior who is dressed inappropriately will be showcasing their swag in ISS. So make sure you follow all the rules.
· Yearbook Staff-Teachers-please don’t forget to turn in your outstanding senior nominee forms to the main office by Wednesday, January 14th. Thanks!
· Scribbler-Come to the Scribbler Coffeehouse this Friday January 16th at 7 in the Auditorium to see great performances and enjoy some hot cocoa, coffee and pastries-We hope to see you there!
· Coach Hugueley-Last Friday White Station’s first ever coed bowling team became District I Champions by defeating the Ridgeway boy’s team in the district tournament. Every team member made a significant contribution. 9th grade beginner, Tommy Steele, achieved a personal best along with Bailey Tang, who bowled 11 strikes in a row, for an incredible score of 298, just two pins shy of a perfect game. Almost every other team member bowled at or above their average. This team has worked hard to improve all year, and it paid off in a truly spectacular victory.
· Coach Brooks-Anyone that is interested in playing Rugby for White Station this spring should plan to meet in Room M131 on Thursday afternoon at 2:20. This is an informational meeting for both girls and guys who want to play rugby this year, including all returning players and anyone new to the game!
· Mrs. Fleming-Juniors and Seniors, if you are interested in being part of the Spring Semester Life Skills Class with FedEx Corporation, please see Mrs. Fleming to sign up for more information and to sign up for an interview. This is a great opportunity to learn about the business world, have practical experiences, and meet influential people in our community and state.
· Mrs. Heaston-ACT Free Prep Sessions Saturday, January 31, 2015, from 8-1:00 at Southwind High School. Registration is required: http://tinyurl.com/n613rvn.
· Mrs. Hayes-After School End of Course tutoring is currently being offered for Algebra I, Algebra II, Biology and English I, II and III. All students enrolled in the tutored courses who need additional learning opportunities, are encouraged to attend. Please click the End of Course Tutoring Information link on the White Station High School’s website (www.whitestation.ner)for detailed tutoring information.
· Counseling Department – College Sports is offering a $1,000 scholarship to eligible high school seniors. The College Sports Recruiting Scholarship will be awarded to 1-5 winners each year. The details for the contest and eligibility rules are available at www.collegesportsscholarships.com.
· Counseling Department – The University of Tennessee will host the annual multicultural bus trip Sneak Peek for interested high school minority Juniors departing from Memphis February 27 & returning February 28, 2015. The deadline for students to return their transcripts and parent permission forms is February 6, 2015. This website has details: http://admissions.utk.edu/sneakpeek.
· The University of Tennessee will host the JUMP Overnight Visit Program for admitted senior minority students April 10 & 11. The website will be updated soon: http://admissions.utk.edu/JUMP
· Counseling Department – Sheet Metal Workers Local Union-The Sheet Metal Workers Local Union No. 4 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee will be accepting applications for the apprenticeship program on the following dates:
1/13/2015 and 4/14/15
The Requirements to enter the program are:
1. High school diploma or GED
2. 18 years old
3. Desire to become a Sheet Metal Worker
To apply for the apprenticeship program, you must go to the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union No. 4 office 663 South Cooper St. Suite 5A from 9-4pm. Additional information in the Guidance Complex.
· Counseling Department – Mrs. Heaston-Pat Gill Performing Arts Scholarship Alpha Kappa Alpha-Phi Lambda Omega Chapter-Pat Gill Performing Arts Scholarship Showcase: In honor of Patricia Gill, one of the chartering members of Phi Lambda Omega. She was a well-known performing artist in the Memphis community and a graduate of Hamilton High School.
Academic Requirements:
o High school senior
o 2.5 GPA
o Submit official transcript
o Perform a 3-5 minutes talent during the showcase
o Secure three signed letters of recommendation from the following: Principal, Guidance Counselor and Teacher
o Submit a recent photograph
o Complete narrative essay (250-400 words)
o Submit a $50 Non-refundable application fee (check or money order only) with completed packet postmarked by January 16, 2015.
Applications available in the WSHS Guidance Complex
· Counseling Department, Mrs. Heaston - Princeton Prize in Race Relations – Princeton Prize in Race Relations, an award program open to high school students that gives a $1,000 cash award to a student in the Memphis area who has worked to promote harmony, understanding, and respect among people of different races. Applications are due January 31, 2015 For further information, visit http://www.princeton.edu/pprize
· ****Please make this announcement every day until January 20 *****
2015 - Varsity Football Tryouts !!!!!
· -If you want to play football next year and you did not play this past season, you must be at tryouts on January 20th or January 21.
· (You only need to be there one of the 2 days to tryout).
· -Tryouts will be 2:30pm-4:15pm on January 20 and 21
· -You will need athletic gear, cleats and/or tennis shoes
· -All participants must have an updated physical/parental consent form filled out
· -You will not be allowed to tryout without these forms completed
· -You may get these forms from Coach Rocconi in the EAST gym
· **If you are not at the tryout, you will NOT be allowed to play football next season **
· Thank you
· -Coach Rocconi
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· From Dr. Chan: Dear Spartans, Five graphing calculators are missing from my classroom-please return
· From Mrs. Agee – The Robot Team will meet all next week in my room
Week of January 12th-16th
· From *Mrs. McFalls – Students who wish to try out for WordSmith MUST meet with Mrs. McFalls Monday (January 12th) After school in E-305 from
2:30-3:30
Balfour Announcement:
Graduation Announcements and Supplies Order Follow-Up:
ATTENTION SENIORS:
The BALFOUR Representative will RETURN:
Thursday, January 15, 2015
During ALL Lunches
In the Cafeteria
To Collect Graduation Supplies Orders and Deposits.
A $60.00 DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED TO PLACE AN ORDER
This is the LAST OPPORTUNITY TO
PLACE ORDERS FOR GRAUDATION SUPPLIES!
*If you placed an order earlier for a Hoodie, Sweatpants, etc.
You may pick up those items Thursday.
Information Packets are Available in the Main Office.
Cash, Check, Money Order, & Credit Card Accepted.
Make your Check or Money Order Payable To: BALFOUR.