TAWAS AREA HIGH SCHOOL
S T U D E N T A N N O U N C E M E N T S
Thursday, May 08, 2008
* * TODAY’S NEWS * *
Spanish Club Meeting: TODAY! Because of the AP Exam in the library, the meeting will be held at lunch in Mrs. Grusecki's room (#29).
Kathryn Nickell, please see Mrs. K. Decker today.
YAC will be selling purple ribbons with blow pops for $1 on Friday for the American Cancer Society and our June Relay for Life. Please help support this cause and bring that extra dollar to school.
The library will be closed all day on Monday, May 12th.
Tawas Knowledge Bowl will be playing in the Semi-Finals on Tuesday, May 13, against Arenac-Eastern. On the team will be captain J. D. Nordeen, Mitchel Spleet, Jason Kennedy, and Luke Adaline, with alternates Jacob Winn and Eric Wilk.
Anyone who missed the co-op meeting on Thursday, May 1, regarding placement for the 2008-2009 school year, stop in and see Mrs. K. Decker in Room 15.
Any boy or girl interested in umpiring for Little League this year, sign up with Mr. Drew Decker!
We are looking for a few good men! Yes, you heard that right! Are you man enough to join choir? Get that Fine Arts credit out of the way and at the same time, let your creativity out in positive way. We can always use more women also!! It isn't too late!!
* * OTHER IMPORTANT NEWS * *
TUTORING: Tuesday mornings from 7:00 - 8:00 AM and Thursday afternoons from 2:35 - 3:35 PM, there will be an opportunity for students to have extra help with their homework and/or assignments with tutors in the art room. It is an open door and you don’t have to stay the full hour.
IF YOU NEED TO LEAVE SCHOOL EARLY (for an appointment, etc.) please bring a note from your parents. Keep the note with you to show your teacher so you can get out of class. Turn the note in to the office when you sign out. THIS IS THE BEST WAY TO GET YOU OUT AND WHERE YOU NEED TO GO ON TIME. Also, if you have a note, please be sure to check out of class and be ready to go on time! It is your responsibility to watch the clock!
BUS PASS REQUESTS MUST BE WRITTEN (by a parent), turned in to the office BEFORE SCHOOL and must have the address and name of the bus. Passes requested before school can be picked up DURING LUNCH & AFTER SCHOOL ONLY.
If you’re under 18 and have a job, you must have a WORK PERMIT! They are in the rack outside the high school office.
* * SENIORS * *
The Josten’s Rep. delivered your graduation announcement orders last week. If you didn’t’ get your order yet, you can bring your payment to the office and pick it up there!
* * TODAY’S EVENTS * *
GOLF AT OGEMAW TODAY AT 10:00 AM.
VARSITY SOFTBALL & BASEBALL AT OSCODA TODAY AT 4:00 PM. Bus leaves at 2:45 PM.
JV SOFTBALL & BASEBALL VS. OSCODA AT HOME TODAY AT 4:00 PM.
* * SPORTS NEWS * *
The girl’s varsity soccer team defeated Oscoda last night at home with a score of 6-1. Scoring for the team was Alyssa Gracik, Jenny Jacques and Ali Jungquist each with two. Assists were credited to Gina Gerow, Alyssa Gracik and Jenny Jacques. Goalkeeper Molly Stoll had 9 saves.
The girls track team lost to Ogemaw last night 61-75. Taking 1sts for the team were Sammi Duvall in the 100 hurdles, Emily Short in the 1600 M run, Richelle Payea in the 800 M, Chelsea Smith in the 3200 run, and 3 of our 4 relays.
The boy's track team lost to Ogemaw last night 101-36. Events winners were William Schmidt (400m - 55.6), Seth Philpot (3200m - 10:32), Jeff Janis (long jump - 18' 8"), and Thomas Domerese (pole vault - 12'). Also scoring were Eric Wilk (110 hurdles), Alex Revord (100m, 200m), Josh Hunke (100m), Philpot (1600m), Eric Stec (400m), Jeremy Fuller (300 hurdles), Ryan McArdle (discus), Domerese (long jump), and Jacob McIntosh (pole vault).
On Tuesday, the boy's track team traveled to AuGres. First place medalists were Ryan McArdle (discus - 131') and Thomas Domerese (pole vault - 11' 6"). Andrew Salway also medaled in the discus.
Track athletes need to turn your picture money in to Coach Owens ASAP!!!
There will be a boys’ varsity basketball meeting on Friday during lunch in Mr. Woelke's room.
Football players are to be at the gym at 11:30 AM this Saturday for the liftathon. Only two players have said they will not be able to make it so we are looking forward to a great turnout! See you Saturday!
* * COUNSELING OFFICE NEWS * *
Students have until Friday, May 9th to take care of their incomplete grades.
Early deadline for the ACT registration is Friday, May 9th. Test date is June 14th.
Dates below for Seniors taking AP exams:
Wed.... 5/7..... Calculus.... 8:00 AM...... Library
Thur... 5/8..... English...... 8:00 AM...... Library
Mon.... 5/12... Biology..... 8:00 AM...... Library
* * SCHOLARSHIPS * *
Interested Seniors - Another scholarship opportunity! A $1,000.00 scholarship is being offered through the McDonald's Corp. of Tawas for one area high school senior. Stop in the Counseling Office for info. Deadline to the counseling office is Friday, May 9th.
New Scholarship Listing! The Abate Region #16 Motorcycle Club out of Hale is offering a first time $500.00 scholarship to Tawas High School. Stop in the Counseling Office for information. Application must be mailed in to address given by Saturday, May 31, 2008.
Joseph Barkman Scholarship applications are still available in the Counseling Office. It is offered to high school seniors and past graduates. Two reference letters are needed as well as reasons for applying and a statement about yourself. Deadline date to the Counseling Office is October 31, 2008. (Since many of you will have a very busy fall schedule it would be a good idea to hand this in before you graduate).
