Announcements 3/11/15
 Frau Warren, Ms Satar, Ms Barczak-Interested in going to Europe?
Tuesday, March 24th @ 6 pm in Ms Satar’s rom, F129, we will host a
meeting for you to sign up to travel. Hope you can make it!
 Mr. Sims-AP Music Theory Entrance Exam-All students interested in
taking AP Music Theory next year need to take the Entrance Exam this
Thursday, March 12th, at 2:30 in the cafeteria. See Mr. Sims for more
information.
 Mrs. Fleming-Guidance-We are excited to announce the colleges coming
to campus this week: Austin Peay State University and Mississippi State
University. After Spring Break: University of Alabama and University of
South Carolina. All juniors are welcome and encouraged to attend the visits.
Please sign up in the guidance complex and get a permission slip from your
English teacher or guidance counselor.
Announcements 3/9/15
 Applicants for 2015-2016 AP English Courses-are required to complete
writing samples
Rising juniors applying for AP English Language will meet Mrs. Alsobrook
in the cafeteria immediately after school, Wednesday, March 11.
Rising Seniors applying for AP Literature will meet Ms Douglas in the
cafeteria immediately after school, Thursday, March 12.
Arrive promptly, bring black pens, and plan to stay one hour.
Students having conflicts (and they better be good!) must see the respective
teachers after school prior to these dates.
 Girls Soccer-McDonald/Knowles-There will be no Girl’s Soccer
conditioning today. This is from Coach Knowles.
 Tennis-Mr. Waller-All paperwork is due Tuesday , March 10th due to the
inclement weather. If your file is incomplete you will not be allowed to play.
Also, ALL tennis fees are due this Friday!
Announcements 3/4/15
 Mrs. Johnson-Yearbook-Attention students, Yearbook sales end Friday!
Get them while you can because they are running out like wild!
Announcements 3/3/15
 Tennis-Mr. Waller-All paperwork and tennis insurance fees are due by
Friday! If you have questions please ask Mr. Waller.
 Theatre-Mr. Boone-Auditions for the final play of the year, “Doubt”, will
be Monday from 2:20-3:45 in Mr. Boone’s theatre room. Students in Fame
please go back and set up.
 EF Tour Trip 2016-Frau Warren and Ms Satar-Attention Ms Satar’s, Ms
Barczak’s and Frau Warren’s students. We are hosting a meeting regarding
the trip to Germany, France and Spain on 3/24/15 at 6:00 pm in room F129.
Hope to see you there and anyone interested is welcome.
 France/Spain Summer 2015-Ms Shirley and Mr. Flippo-There will be a
mandatory meeting for all participants in the Summer 2015 trip to France
and Spain. The meeting will take place on Monday, March 6th at 6 pm in
Mrs. Shirley’s classroom, E103.
 College Visits-Mrs. Fleming-We are excited to announce the colleges
coming to campus in March: School of the Art Institution in Chicago,
Arkansas Baptist College, Austin Peay State University, University of
Alabama and University of South Carolina. All juniors are welcome and
encouraged to attend the visits. Please sign up in the guidance complex and
get a permission slip from your English teacher or guidance counselor. The
University of Tennessee Knoxville will be here tomorrow for seniors only
who have already made application for the fall of 2015.
 Mrs. Gossett-5 days in Panama City + 5 days in the RainforestApplication online from Feb. 17-March 22. Rolling admission notifications
begin March 1st. Rising 10th through graduating 12 high school students.
Valid passport is required through Jan. 16, 2016. 18 select students will
study our changing environment in the context of urban and economic
development. Tuition is $1700. Fundraising opportunities available, contact:
mgh4ad@virginia.edu or jmetcalf@colliervilleschools.org. Down-payment
of $150 due April 1st to secure a spot. Chaperones: Josh Metcalf ( Spanish
teacher at Collierville HS, Margaret Haltom, Univ. of VA Environmental
Policy student and Shelby Farms Park Conservancy Fellow). For
application: www.tiny.cc/urban-environmental.
Announcements 3/2/15
 Mrs. Wilson-Senior Trip-If you paid the $40 deposit to attend the senior
trip this is a reminder that the remaining balance of $100 is due by March
31st. You can pay the balance in the senior office at any time before 1:00 pm.
The balance must be paid by March 31st
 Student Council-is sponsoring the “Love White Station” Art Contest.
Anyone is allowed to submit an entry, showing what they love about White
Station. The entries must be on a piece of paper no larger than 12x18 inches
and all media is accepted. The entries are to be turned in by March 13th
(Next Friday) to Ms Browne’s room (M222A). Three finalists will be
selected to enlarge their work to be displayed in the main lobby and the first
place winner gets $100. If you have any questions talk to any of the art
teachers.
 Debate Club-Mr. Rakestraw-Congratulations to the White Station debate
team. Over the weekend Freshmen Porter Clement and Becca Folkes-Lallo
won the City Championship for Junior Varsity Debaters. Varsity teams of
Jada Thomas & Rachel Griffin finished 3rd among all teams and John
McKissack and Dominique Malone finished 6th among all teams. All of our
speakers were recognized as individual speakers. Congratulations on another
great season.
 FCCLA Mrs. Cooper – FCCLA members please meet after school on
Monday for thirty minutes-2:15-2:45-All members in competition.
 Counseling Department-Mrs. Heaston-The Memphis Alumnae Chapter of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in partnership with the Mutli-Agency Gang
Unit will host its Spring EMBODI Conference on Saturday, March 28 at
Southwind High School from 9:00 am-2:00 pm (8:15 registration and
breakfast). The conference is designed to Empower Males to Build
Opportunities for Developing Independence and will offer exciting
workshops, interactive sessions, and opportunities for the young men to
network with some of the most influential men in the Memphis metropolitan
area. The program will focus on youth in grades 7 through 12
Announcements 2/26/15
 Scibbler Coffeehouse-Mr. Robbins-Ladies and Gentleman, come on down
to the Scribbler Coffee Carnival, Friday March 6th at 7pm. The entrance fee
is $4, but make sure you bring money for Carnival games and yummy food.
 Mrs. Wilson/Seniors-If you have not paid your Senior dues yet the next
payment date is March 10, 2015. Please bring in the payment on this date to
the Senior Office before 1:00pm.
Announcements 2/25/15
 Tennis-Mr. Waller-Tennis tryouts will be held Thursday@3:00 pm at
Ridgeway Tennis Center. Please dress appropriately and be on time.
 Counselor Mrs. Brown-Juniors will be taking the ACT next week, Tuesday
March 3rd. Juniors make sure you are present that day and be prepared and
focused to do your best. Also, don’t forget a #2 pencil.
 White Station Scribbler-Mr. Robbins-The White Station Scribbler is now
accepting submissions for its 55th edition. All literary works, poetry, art and
photography will be accepted. Submissions due by March 27th. Send your
work to whitestationscribbler@gmail.com.
 Yearbook-Mrs. Johnson-Attention all outstanding seniors! Please try your
best to still get your photo and teacher paragraph emailed to the specified
email by tonight, Wednesday, February 25th. Thanks!
Attention all Students-There are only 35 yearbooks left! Once they are
gone, there will be no more!
 Counselor Mrs. Fleming-We are excited to announce the colleges coming
to campus in February: Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, St.
Louis University, University of Missouri, and University of Arkansas. In
March: School of the Art Institution in Chicago and Austin Peay State
University. All juniors are welcome and encouraged to attend the visits.
Please sign up in the guidance complex and get a permission slip from your
English teacher or guidance counselor.
 Counselor Mrs. Fleming-White Station High School’s Advanced
Placement Open House has been rescheduled for March 3, 2015 at 6:00 pm
in the White Station Auditorium. This is a great opportunity to learn about
the benefits, requirements, costs, curriculum and Advanced Placement tests.
You will be able to meet the teachers and current students to determine what
Advanced Placement courses you want to pursue for the 2015-2016 year.
 Mrs. Doyle/Mrs. Isiip-Attention Online Class Students for this semester! If
you have your Learning Coach Agreement please bring to the Library to turn
in!
 Bridge Builders of Memphis has extended its application deadlineWhat is Bridge Builders Summer Experience? A week-long experience
designed for you to make connections with other youth across the Mid-South
and build you into the leader your community needs now
Who would be a strong candidate for Bridge Builders at this time?
Latino, Asian, Indian, Native American, and Caucasian background
students.
How can I use Bridge Builders? Besides building your self-esteem
transforming you into a community leader and making lifelong friendships;
Bridge Builders is an awesome bullet on your high school resume. Colleges
recruit students with leadership experience.
Pick up an application from your counselor, or visit
bridgesusa.org/apply
Announcements 2/11/15
 Bridge Builders – Students the deadline to turn in applications is this
Friday, February 13th. A Bridge Builder representative will be here
Thursday, in the cafeteria, if students have questions or want to turn in
applications. Students can also turn in applications to their counselor.
 Mrs. Heaston-Counseling Department – The Ned McWherter Scholars
Program is intended to encourage academically superior Tennessee high
school seniors to attend college in TN. Only 50 scholarships are awarded
each year. Award amounts are up to $6,000 per academic year (i.e. $3,000
from TSAC and up to $3,000 from the college) To apply, a student must
have a minimum 29 ACT Composite/1280 SAT (Math + Critical Reading
ONLY) and a minimum 3.5 GPA. The deadline for students to apply online
via TSAC Student Portal for the New McWherter Scholars Program is
Sunday, February 15. In addition to the online application, a 7th semester
transcript must be submitted to TSAC by the school counselor. The student’s
transcript may be emailed to Kathy Stripling, kathy.stripling@tn.gov.
 Mrs. Fleming-Counseling Dept.- White Station High School’s Advanced
Placement Open House will be held February 23, 2015 at 6:00 pm in the
WSHS Auditorium. This is a great opportunity to learn about the benefits,
requirements, costs, curriculum and Advanced Placement tests. You will be
able to meet the teachers and current students to determine what Advanced
Placement courses you want to pursue for the 2015-16 year.
 JROTC- we are collecting items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo,
etc. for our service learning project. They will be donated to a Family
Shelter. There is a box located in the Library and JROTC Building. Please
donate what you can! Deadline for this is February 27th.
 Coach Waller-Tennis-All physicals and student paperwork is due Friday,
Feb 13th. No exceptions. Tryouts are Tuesday Feb 17th @ Ridgeway Tennis
Center Dress for the weather!
 Yearbook-Ms Johnson-Attn: Teachers Please fill out the “outstanding
seniors” form by Friday and turn it into Mrs. E. Johnson’s box.
 P.O.P.P.I.N.’s Open Mic-(Mrs. Garrett)Attention all poets and freestylers:
There will be open mic on February 19th from 2:30-3:30 after school in the
library. Please bring a piece to share and a verse to spit. Let’s get it Poppin
White Station!
 Mrs. Warren- Valentine Sing-O-Gram- Interested in sharing the love in
form of song? Come by Frau Warren’s room in E104 to audition to help
spread the love on 2/13/15 for Valentine’s Day @ School!
 Summer Programs – Guidance Dept-Students, Summer Programs are being
posted daily to the website. For more information go to
www.whitestation.net and click on the guidance link in the left column.
Announcements 2/6/15.15
 There will be a Model UN mock session with Germantown and MUS after
school Friday. We will take our yearbook photo in Ms Stewart’s room
immediately after school and before the start of the conference.
 Guidance-The Barnes & Noble My Favorite Teacher Contest! Is a great
way to gain additional writing experience, increase exposure for writing and
receive outside recognition, and win prized for the school and your favorite
teacher! The five regional winners will each receive a $500 Barnes & Noble
Gift Card. The winner of the “Barnes & Noble Teacher of the Year” award
will receive $5,000 and will be recognized at a special event at a Barnes &
Noble store. The winning teacher’s school will receive $5,000 as well. The
deadline is March 1, 2015! Entries can be returned to: Wolfchase Barnes &
Noble. To get the entry form, visit the My Favorite Teacher Site, or the
counselor’s website.
 Mrs. Brown, Counselor – The American Association of Blacks in Energy
is offering scholarships from up to $8,000 annually for the top candidate
who is judged to demonstrate the most outstanding achievement and promise
and plan to major in business, physical sciences, technology, engineering or
mathematics fields. Completed application must be postmarked no later than
March 27, 2015. For more information contact your counselor or visit
www.aabe.org to download application. The Community Foundation is
proud to offer nearly $115,000 in 30 categories each year in scholarship
funds to students from the Memphis area. For a list of available scholarships
to www.cfgm.org/scholarships/ April 1 is the deadline. Also check the
guidance website.
 Coach Drew-Don’t forget that soccer tryouts are Monday, February 9th on
the football practice field by the East parking lot. You must have a physical
to tryout!
 Coach Walter-Baseball tryouts will be Monday, February 9 at 2:30 pm .
Tryouts will be held on the Baseball Field.
Announcements 2/5/15
 Mrs. Davis (Pan African Club) – If you are interested in being a part of the
2015 Black History Program, please see Mrs. Davis in Room F222 for more
information.
Announcements 2/4/15
 Mrs. Heaston-Seniors, please remember that your 2015-2016 Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be completed online at
WWW.FAFSA.ed.gov by February 15 in order to remain TN Promise
eligible. Please reference page 8 and 19-20 of your student handbook for
additional FAFSA tips and details! February 15 is also the college
application priority deadline. Take a few minutes to complete the admissions
application to your college of choice if you have not already!
Also, turn in your FAFSA confirmation letter to your alphabet
counselor as soon as you complete your FAFSA. That information is
needed ASAP!!
 FCCLA – FCLA needs your help. Please donate jars of baby food, small
spoons, infant juice, baby lotion, baby wipes and baby powder. Boxes will
be located in the main lobby, freshman building and cafeteria.
Announcements: 2/2/15
 Seniors-If you plan on attending the Senior Trip on May 15th to Six Flags,
St. Louis…you MUST pay the non-refundable deposit of $40 on February
6th. This is the only day that we will take the deposit so that we can get a
head count and determine if we have enough students participating. If we do
not have enough students pay the deposit on Feb. 6th…then the $40 will be
refunded and the trip will be canceled. If the trip happens as scheduled then
the $40 cannot be refunded at a later date.
We will take the deposit of $40 in the senior office from 7:00 am to 12:30
pm on February 6th. All deposits must be paid before 12:30 that day.
Permission slips must accompany the deposit. The remaining $100
balance is due by March 31st. CASH ONLY!
 Mrs. Heaston – Shelby County Schools is pleased to announce its 2015
Summer Career Internship Program. This year’s internship placements are
for a period of four weeks, from June 1, 2015 through June 26, 2015. In
order to participate in this program, you must be a rising junior, rising
senior, or 2015 graduate and are willing to intern in a local business.
Applications are available on Shelby County Schools Homepage, lower right
hand corner under “Extras”. Please complete and return the complete
application and the 2 teacher recommendations to Mrs. Heaston in the
Guidance Complex no later than February 13, 2015. Applications or
recommendations will not be accepted after this date!! Please make sure
you read the requirements carefully before submitting your application.
 Mrs. Fleming – We are excited to announce this week’s colleges coming to
campus: University of Alabama, Birmingham and Tennessee State
University. In the following weeks: Southeast Missouri State, University of
Tulsa, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, and University of
Missouri
 Coach Walter – Baseball conditioning will start Monday February 2 from
2:30-3:30 on the baseball field.
 Coach Waller – Mandatory Tennis meeting Thursday February 5 @ 2:30
pm in Room M018 in the basement. If you plan on playing this year you
must attend this meeting!
 Mrs. Cui – Congratulations! White Station Math Team! From the score
report received last night for the Fourth National League High School
Mathematics competition, White Station HS has placed 1st in Tennessee and
16th place in the nation with the top cumulative high score! The team
members with the highest scores are Jennifer Xiao (with a perfect score),
Ohm Patel, Andrew Wu, Sharon Thomas and Nilai Vemula. White Station,
we are so proud of you! What is next? There will be the most prestigious
American Mathematics Competition for High Schools, that is AMC 10 and
AMD 12! They will take place in February. White Station will be
participating. AMC 10A and AMC12A will be held Feb 3rd Tuesday at 8:00
am in the Library. If you have registered for AMC 10A and AMC 12A,
please make sure to report to the Library by 8:00 am on time, tomorrow
morning. Please be reminded that no calculator is allowed. White Station,
We wish you another big victory!
Announcements 1/28/15
 Mr. Boone-Calling all Thespian inductees! Points and info sheets are due to
Mr. Boone in room M227 by Friday, January 30th. Get your sheets in or you
will not be inducted!
 Mr. Boone-Senior/Junior One-Acts open Tuesday through Friday February
3-6th. Shows start @ 6pm and tickets are $5.00 at the door.
Announcements: 1/27/15
 Mrs. Heaston - High school and transfer students (and their families) are
invited to Presidents’ Day Open House at the MTSU Honors College on
Monday, February 16, 2015. The Honors College provides unique curricular
and extracurricular experiences, award-winning arts and literary magazine,
Honors credits for Study Abroad, Governor’s school, Advanced Placement
and IB. Special scholarship opportunities are available such as the Buchanan
and Transfer Fellowships. The registration link is www.mtsu.edu/rsvp and
more information can be found at www.mtsu.edu/honors. Questions can be
emailed directly to Laura.Clippard@mtsu.edu
 Mrs. Heaston-ACT Free Prep Sessions Saturday, January 31, 2015, from 81:00pm at Melrose High School Scholarship opportunities available, door
prizes (Memphis Grizzlies tickets), and lunch provided Registration is
required – http://tinyurl.com/n613rvn
 Mrs. McFalls – WordSmith sessions Tuesday and Thursday at 2:30 in Room
E305.
 Theatre Dept-Congratulations to Hallie Storms for winning the WSHS
Shakespeare Competition last Friday. She will go on to compete with the
best young actors in the city next month.
 Dr. Madu-Students/Seniors who would like to donate old, but carefully
preserved, copies of the ACT and SAT practice books should bring them to
Dr. Madu’s classroom M134.
Announcements 01/22/15
 Mrs. Heaston-TN Promise Students: Your 2015-2016 Your 2015-2016
Free Application must be completed online at WWW.fafsa.ed.gov by
Februrary 15 in order to remain TN Promise eligible. Please reference last
week’s Monday email for more information regarding the financial aid
application. February 15 is also the TN Achieves college application priority
date! If you have not applied to college, please take a moment to complete
an application to the TN Promise eligible institution of your choice. This
institution should also be listed as your first college choice on your FAFSA!
 Mrs. Wilson – Seniors: The Senior Class Trip permission slips can be
picked up in the Senior office along with the cap and gown order form. The
Senior Class Trip permission sheet must be completed and signed by a
parent and returned with your $40 deposit. We will not take payment
without the permission slip. Also senior fees of $100 are due February 24th
during all lunches. You must pick up a cap/gown order which should be
included with your payment of $100. A letter about senior fees was sent
home with report cards.
 Coach Myers-Track-The time trials for the outdoor track season will be
3:30 today at Halle Stadium. The make-up will be Saturday at 1:00 PM
 Model UN-Mrs. Spell-Due to low turnout yesterday, Mr. Moore needs to
meet Wed. afterschool with freshmen and new delegates who did not make it
on Tues in Mrs. Spell’s room.
 Guidance-Mrs. Fleming-Baptist College of Health Sciences will be on
campus Wednesday, January 28 during 6th period to meet with Juniors and
Seniors about opportunities that they provide for students who are wanting
to pursue a career in the medical field. They have an outstanding Bio
Medical Science program leading to medical school and nursing program
 Tennessee State University will be on campus Thursday, January 29th
during 5th period to meet with Seniors. If you are having any difficulty with
any of the college paper work, please come to the meeting. Please sign up in
the guidance office and pick up a permission slip from your English teacher
or counselor.
Announcements 01/20/15
 Mr. Moore for Model UN-Mr. Moore needs to meet with all new Freshman
and new delegates attending the Rhodes Conference after school today in
Mrs. Spell’s room M243
 Mrs. Fleming- The only college coming to campus is Mississippi State
University. All Juniors are welcomed and encouraged to attend the visit.
You may get a permission slip from your English teacher or guidance
counselor. You must sign up to the visit in the counselor’s office.
 Coach Rocconi-Any students interested in being Statisticians for the Varsity
Football Team please see Coach Rocconi in the East gym Today!
Announcements: 01-14-15
 Mrs. Brown, Coach-Softball meeting after school in Room M222A on
Thursday.
 Coach Waller-Please stop by Mr. Waller’s room M018 in the basement for
a brief meeting regarding this year’s tennis team. The meeting will last no
longer than 10 minutes.
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. 9 th
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
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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 81:00 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 94pm. 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
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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
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-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 E305 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.