Weatherford High School

April 18, 2016

9 Baseball @ North Crowley 6:00

April 19, 2016

V Baseball vs North Crowley @ WHS 7:00

JV Baseball @ North Crowley 6:00

V/JV Softball vs. Bowie @ Home 6:00/8:00

April 22, 2016

Area Track Meet @ Abilene (ACU)

V Baseball @ Arlington Sam Houston 7:00

JV/9 Baseball vs. Arlington Sam Houston @ WHS 5:00/7:15

Applications for incoming junior and senior class offices for next school year will available this Tuesday, April 19. Students wishing to run for class office for the Class of 2017 and Class of 2018 need to pick up an application in Mrs. Barnes classroom K109. Applications are due Thursday, May 5 by 4:00 PM.

Applications do take a while to complete so if you plan on running please pick them up soon. Class officers are responsible for fundraising, planning for their prom, as well as leading their class in school spirit. Class Officer Positions that are available for both incoming juniors and seniors include: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Parliamentarian and Historian. See Mrs. Barnes for more information.

Elections for the Sophomore Class of 2019 will be run at the Ninth Grade Campus.

Student Council Members,

Applications will also be available for those of you wishing to run for Student Council Student Body office. Those are due on Thursday, May 5 as well and are in Mrs. Barnes room K109. You must have been an active member this school year to be eligible to run for office.

Class of 2017 Meeting

April 20 Mega Lunch B Block, RM H206

Come find out how you can help with Class of 17 events including Homecoming and Prom!

Cost: $15 (XXL $2 extra)

Deadline to order: May 2nd

Proceeds benefit the Class of 2017.

Make checks payable to WHS Class of 2017.

Students who order can do so in room H206.

All other individuals need to submit the form to any WISD school office or the DSB.

Show your ROO PRIDE and order one today!

The Weatherford Cheerleaders will be participating in the Belk Charity Day! This is a private ticketed event that will occur on Saturday, April 30th; from 6am to 10am. That's only 4 hours to have an opportunity to purchase rarely Discounted brands and have a chance to receive a FREE Belk gift card to the first 100 customers! Charity tickets can be purchased at Hall, Tison, NGC, and WHS from one of our 2016-2017 WHS Cheerleaders or contact Kim Hock, Varsity Cheer Sponsor at khock@weatherfordisd.com.

Click here to access the coupon: https://www.dropbox.com/s/tq2z6nmjxdkkfvv/Belk%20Ticket.jpg?dl=0

Residents can learn more about child abuse prevention by visiting www.helpandhope.org, as well as the Department of Family and Protective Services at www.dfps.state.tx.us.

Anyone aware of child abuse and/or neglect should report it to 1-800-252-5400, or attexasabusehotline.org.

Seniors continue to sell Project Graduation Discount Cards for $20/each. This is a great discount card and has savings that really add up if each vendor is used just one time! The good news, most of the discount offers are reusable and good through next March! Contact Cyndi at ccantrell@weatherfordisd.com or Felicia at fparker@weatherfordisd.com for more information or to order cards.

Click here to view the card: http://tinyurl.com/ProjectGraduationDiscountCard

WISD is partnering with iSchool Initiative to form a student leader/advocacy group. Our current 10th and 11th graders have the opportunity to become a part of this group and facilitate ongoing technology initiatives while learning important STEM, leadership, and collaboration skills. These students should be responsible, creative, self driven, have a passion for technology, and be willing to be challenged. There will be training on May 17, 19, 20. For more information click the following link:

http://www.ischoolinitiative.com/students

Deadline for applications is April 22nd

Seniors, if you have received a scholarship offer, please let Mrs. Lawrence in the Counseling Center know. We want to keep up with the total amount of scholarship money received by the senior class for 2016.

Please click here to visit our Senior 2016 Information webpage! It is full of vital information as we head in to the last few months of your time at WHS. If you have any questions regarding graduation, transition to post-secondary, or any other topics related to being a senior, please contact your counselor through email or by phone.

Pat Hartnett 817-598-2858 x3520 phartnet@weatherfordisd.com

Virginia Lott 817-598-2858 x3519 vlott@weatherfordisd.com

Elizabeth Ward 817-598-2858 x3521 eward@weatherfordisd.com

Morgan Melde 817-598-2858 x3522 mmelde@weatherfordisd.com

Click here for the April Scholarship Report: http://tinyurl.com/zdqfygk

Scholarship Deadlines Coming Up Soon

The Educational Support Association Scholarship for $350 is due April 18.

Don’t miss out on these valuable opportunities to help pay for your post-secondary plans. Visit the Counseling Center often!

The following students have been accepted to and have made decisions to further their studies at the following locations:

Alvarado, Brittany – University of Alabama

Ashcraft, Maison - University of Texas at Arlington

Bailey, Brittany – Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

Black, Baylee – Baylor University

Blanton, April – Tarleton State University

Bowman, Jacob – Tarleton State University

Buchfink, Chandler - Texas State University

Brunz, Trevor – Universal Technical Institute

Cantrell, Kenny – Texas A&M University

Carter, Mackenzi – University of North Texas

Cecil, Caitlin – Tarleton State University

Chambers, Milleson – West Texas A&M

Christie, Chandi - University of North Texas

Crane, Autumn – Texas A&M – Commerce

Craney, Bayli - Texas A&M University – Commerce

Densmore, Dansa – Texas Tech University

DeLeon, Gabrielle – Allegheny College

Dillinger, Kylie - University of Denver

Duly, Madison - Campbellsville University

Edgar, Carolyn "Hopie" - Navarro College

Fowler, Bailey – Berry College

Frank, Ryleigh – Tarleton State University

Gibson, Dakota – Army National Guard

Gillard, Maggie - Tarleton State University

Gouge, Douglas - Texas Tech University

Hanson, Kate - Texas A&M University

Head, Jacob - Weatherford College

Hensley, Jesse – Tarleton State University

Herringer, Tristan – Texas A&M University

Huggins, Audrey – The University of Virginia

Hutchinson, Danielle - Hardin Simmons University

Jenson, Taylor – Weatherford College

JuVette, Noah – Texas State University

Larvin, Kara - Texas A&M University

MacKenzie, Connor – Rogers State University

Marquardt, Samuel - Texas A&M University

Martin Justin – University of North Texas

Mayo, Clint – Sam Houston State University

Mendoza, Garrett – Texas State University

Miller, Nicole – Midwestern State University

Mills, Natalie – Tarleton State University

Newton, Ethan – Texas A&M

O’Connor, Quinn – Texas Tech University

Obregon, Gissell – Southern Illinois University

Ourada, Bridget – Texas A& M University

Parker, Greyson – Weatherford College

Patterson, Nicole - Texas Tech University

Poland, Natalia - Brigham Young University

Pool, Taylor – Stephen F. Austin State University

Riley, Kailey – Friends University

Sansom, Nia - Texas A&M University - Commerce

Scherr, Blair – Tarleton State University

Scoggin, Tyler – University Mary Hardin-Baylor

Smith, Cameron – Hobart Institute of Welding

Terranova, Lexi – Weatherford College then Texas Women's University

Tims, Jerry – Coffeyville Community College

White, Taylar - Weatherford College

Wiggs, Reagan – Texas A&M University

Wilkins, Sydney – University of North Texas

Wortman, Jessica – The University of Texas at Austin

Young, Lindsey - Texas A&M Corpus Christi

Vantrease, Hunter – Texas Tech University

West, Dakota - Weatherford College

We want to highlight you in a new section of the newsletter called “Class of 2016: How About Those Roos!” We would like to publish a running list of our graduating seniors and the name of your college, university, technical school, or military branch you plan on attending next Fall. Also, we know that scholarship offers are rolling in and we would also like to publish a running list of the total value of college scholarships our seniors have been awarded.

Fill out the following form and let us know. This form will be available every week and can also be updated if needed.

TICKETS:

Prom is Saturday, April 21

Last week to buy Prom tickets for $100.

-You may buy tickets from Mrs. Thompson (K106) or Mrs. Nichols (front office) before school, after school or during Mega Lunch ONLY. You may pay with cash or check. If you pay with a check, make it out to: WHS Class of 2016.

DATES:

· Seniors may bring ONE date to prom.

· If your date does not attend WHS, you must fill out a DATE APPROVAL FORM and your date MUST turn in a letter of good standing from their high school principal to Mrs. Thompson (K106) before you can purchase a prom ticket. PROM DATE APPROVAL FORMS are due April 8th.

· Your date may NOT be OVER the age of 21. If your date is not enrolled in high school, you must submit a copy of their valid driver’s license to Mrs. Nichols in the front office before you can purchase a prom ticket. Your date MUST bring their license to prom to be allowed entry as your guest.

In the 2016 Prom Packet, you will find the Date Approval Form and dress code information. Prom packets are available in the front office and in K106.

Go to http://dfwprodjs.com/weatherford/ to request songs for the 2016 prom!

If you need a dress for prom stop by Ms. Keo's room, K-204 and go through her stock.

Men’s Wearhouse will deliver order tuxes to the school on Wednesday, April 20 during lunch prom tuxes will be delivered from Men's Wearhouse and you will need to pick up your tux from the theater dressing room.

The Lady Roos represented well at the District track meet Tuesday and Wednesday! They competed with pride and determination in one of the toughest districts in the state. Many girls set personal best performances in their events. As a team, the JV finished 5th and the varsity finished 4th. The following athletes qualified for the Area meet next Firday in Abilene:

Hanul Lewis in the 3200 (finished 2nd in time 12:40.58) and 1600 (finished 3rd with a time of 5:37.86)

Julie Griffin in the 100 m hurdles (finished 3rd with a time of 16.78)

Taylor Kuritz in the high jump (finished 3rd with a jump of 5’0”)

Tyler Bowman in Pole Vault (finished 2nd with a vault of 10’6”)

Cassidy Griffin in Pole Vault (finished 3rd with a vault of 9’0”)

Maddie Dorris in Shot Put (finished 3rd with a throw of 35’11”) and in Discus (finished 2nd with a throw of 106’2”)

Jenna Ford in Shot Put (finished 4th with a throw of 32’9” ) and Discus (finished 4th with a throw of 97’1”)

4 x 400 relay of Jericka Graves, Auburn Staples, Alyssa Wisdom, and Taylor Kuritz finished 4th with a time of 4:07.30

Outstanding JV Performances include:

Selah Blount- 1st in 100 hurdles and 1st in 300 hurdles

Chloe Haney- 3rd in 100 hurdles

Kelsie Vier- 1st in high jump

Francine Merchant – 2nd in high jump

Guadalupe Sorozano- 2nd in Shot Put and 3rd in Discus

Genevieve Jackson- 1st in Discus

The WHS Theater Department received 7 nomination in the Dallas Summer Musicals High School Musical Theatre Awards for Seussical the Musical.

Those nominations were:

Best Actress: Emily Hatch

Best Supporting Actress: Claire Crenshaw

Best Supporting Actor: Jett Good

Best Featured Actress: Kelsie Schlosser

Best Featured Actor: Robert Chavez

Best Costumes: Kelsie Schlosser & Lauren James

Best Lighting: Ethan Holtz

This is the 5th year for the DSM HSMTA and our 3rd year to participate. It was their largest with 65 schools participating from Abilene to Waco. Our performance nominee kids participated in the Opening, Best Actor/Actress, and the Finale numbers. Weatherford, WHS, and the company of Seussical were well represented in this huge awards show.

I am very happy to announce:

We came away with our 1st DSM HSMTA Award.......Best Supporting Actress - Claire Crenshaw.

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