FSHS TIGER NEWSLETTER

Every high school that entered T-Mobile's Friday Night 5G Lights was automatically entered for a chance to win $5,000 in T-Mobile’s “$5K Fridays” weekly sweepstakes and FSHS was one of the winners this season! Pictured with the T-Mobile reps are three members of Tiger Cheer, from left:

Katlyn Parker; Molly Claypool; Anna Farrington.

Tiger students gave Senator Jerry Moran a tour of Fort Scott High School during his visit to Southeast Kansas earlier this week. Senator Moran toured, chatted with teachers and interacted with students in various classrooms. Standing to the senator's right in the above photo is FSHS principal Scott Kimble.

-- photo submitted by Annabelle Gorman, FSHS Crimson (yearbook)

There will be four performances: 7 p.m. on November 12th, 14th, 16th and an additional performance at two o'clock the afternoon of the 16th in the FSHS Auditorium.

The production features FSHS junior Junie Fisher as Elsa, Chris Newman, also a junior, as Anna, sophomore Theodore Bowman as puppeteer for Olaf, senior Cooper George as Hans, senior Mykael Lewis as Kristoff and junior Sypher Cannon as puppeteer for Sven. Eugene Ware students Olivia Ford and Nevaeh Fialkowski play Young Elsa and Young Anna and freshmen Gianna Gorman and Mary Racer portray Middle Elsa and Middle Anna.

The music and lyrics for Frozen Jr. are by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez, inspired by a book by Jennifer Lee. It is based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee.

“A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood,” according to publisher Music Theatre International.

Tickets are reserved seating in advance and available at fortscotthighschool.ludus.com. Seating is limited, but some tickets may be available at the door. Adults are $8 and children are $6. A $14 VIP Ticket experience includes the opportunity to meet the Frozen cast and take an exclusive photo, a Frozen gift bag, concession snack, and concession drink.

Frozen Jr. is directed by Theatre Director Angie Bin, Music Director Taylor Jones, Choreographer Abby Stepps, and Assistant Director Mesa Jones.

Contact: Angie Bin, 620-719-9622, angela.bin@usd234.org

The tournament was October 18th and 19th.

Congratulations to FSHS Junior Abbie Gorman!

Abbie brought home a medal for 6th at State!

She finished the season with a record of 28 wins and five losses.

Those losses were to either the State Runner-Up from last season

or the State Runner-Up from this season.

Abbie is now a 3-time state medalist!

As a freshman, she finished in 10th place Doubles.

Last year she finished 8th in Singles.

Way to go, Abbie!

We look forward to watching you play your Senior year!

Applications for HOBY are now available to current Sophomores.

Students can get applications from Mr. Messer in the office.

Deadline for completed applications:

Monday, November 11, 2024!

This tournament was October 21st and 22nd.

Front row, from left: Olivia Leighty; Aliziegh Spears; Tiffany Salazar; Danica Patrick;

Gleyhona Willard; Essence Mathis; Kaitelyn Heenan; Madison Williams; Sullivan Gonzalez

Second row, from left: Kyla Korinek; Lillian Holt; Riley Findley; Shakira Stokes; Jack Davidson

Middle row, from left: JAG-K Sponsor Kevin Flanner; Ayden Murphy; KylieAnn Lindsey-Rutledge; Madalyn Willett; Mylee Smith; Julieanna Dixon; Darius Chinn; Malike Bassett

Fourth row, from left: Payton Miller; Gabby Judson; Kylie Higgins; Shyann Blanz;

Skyla Edwards; Izabella Lisica

Top row, from left: Jadein Holt; Irelyn Quinney; Keivon Brown; Ryker Hill; Connor Kary;

John Pearson; Christopher Moore; Clinton Hazen

On Wednesday, October 30th, an initiation and installation ceremony into the NCA (National Career Association) was conducted by the JAG-K chapter at FSHS. Pictured are the 2024 Officers, from left: Tiffany Salazar, vice president; Sullivan Gonzalez, secretary; Aliziegh Spears, community service representative; Olivia Leighty, social media; Danica Patrick, president; Essence Mathis, 4th Hr class rep; Gleyhona Willard, 2nd Hr class rep; Madison Williams, 3rd Hr class rep;

Kaitelyn Heenan, 1st Hr class rep

On Friday, October 11th, several choir members traveled to Pittsburg State University to watch the Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer, an a cappella (just voices) ensemble comprised of 12 men. Students got the opportunity to hear a wide variety of music from a Gregorian chant all the way to a song made famous by the rock group Queen.

Front row, kneeling from left: Maddi Buckman; Theo Bowman; Gianna Gorman;

Abigail Shuler; Addie Vaughn

Middle row (just the females) from left: Mrs. Chesney; Rhyla Lewis; Jessie Tate-Harper;

Lily Shedd; Bryleigh Burns, Emi King, Cora Eisenbrandt; Harley Holt

Back row (just the males) from left: Quadai Moreland-Franks; Marshall Willett; Daxton Wyatt; Levi Fairchild; Jackson Marlow; Luis Rivera; Ostin Harrington; Jacob Eisenbrandt

Here are links to a few of the pieces that were performed:

IV from Hockets for Two Voices by Meara O'Reilly
Hee-oo-oom-ha by Toby Twining
Poor Pilgrim of Sorrow arr. Joseph Jennings (stop at 4:00)

Future Ones by Ayanna Woods

Somebody to Love by Freddie Mercury

King Candidates, from left: Dub Chipman, Luke Harris,

Ty Marbery, Brady Messer, Colton Rogers, Lennox Vann

Queen Candidates, from left: Kendal Armstrong, Allie Brown,

Kinsley Brown, Kylee Comstock, Cadence Hunziker,

Emersyn Logue

Crownbearers: Emmett Miles and Delila McGee

On October 16th, Tiger Seniors in Mrs. Jackman's government classes visited the Bourbon County Courthouse to learn more about elections in the county. County Clerk Jennifer Hawkins talked with students about the basics of voting, election security and other topics. Students got the chance to participate in a mock election using a special ballot and a voting machine.

On Wednesday, October 23rd, and again on Friday, October 25th, members of the FSHS Key Club chapter helped pack food bags at the Bourbon County Senior Citizens Center.

Pictured above are sophomores Lanie Jackson, left, and Hailey Spencer, back to camera, while senior Aubry Nickelson, right, transports more boxes.

Senior members of HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) attended the annual Fall Leadership Conference at Kansas State University in Manhattan on October 17th. The event provided aspiring healthcare leaders with opportunities to develop leadership skills, network with peers and learn more about the medical field through workshops and presentations. The conference also offered opportunities to explore post-secondary opportunities and gain insight into medical careers through keynote speakers and hands-on activities.

Standing, from left: HOSA sponsor Marcus Page; Kendal Armstrong; Graycyn Brown; Danica Patrick; Macey Conner; Melody Cooper; Hattie Jackson; Alyssa Popp (kneeling)

On Saturday, October 26th, at Neewollah in Independence, the band earned a pair of "Excellent" ratings, scoring a 2 (excellent) rating in the Parade and a 2 (excellent) rating in the Field Show Competition.

Pictured at left (from left) are band members Jase Anderson, percussion section leader, and Bradley Hicks, drum major, displaying the team's latest hardware and certificates of recognition.

Chapter members passed out popcorn in bags inscribed with positive messages for our Tigers.

Pictured below are a few of the almost 80 students involved in the FSHS chapter of Zero Reasons Why (click above for more information about ZRW)!

From left: Dub Chipman; Dierks Kegler; Annabelle Gorman; Cadence Hunziker; Kendal Armstrong; Colton Rogers; Sutton Horn

Pictured above are a few more ZRW members who helped out Halloween evening at "trunk or treat" in the parking lot of Fort Scott's Community Christian Church with Madeline McCoy Martin.

From left: Abbie Gorman; Simran Caldwell; Alyssa Shelton; 👻; Julieanna Dixon; Jayden Newman

Additional ZRW members helped with "trunk or treat" in the parking lot of the Fort Scott Nazarene Church with co-sponsor Sara Jackman.

The Fort Scott High School Angel Tree is a giving tree established by FSHS staff to assist our students, their siblings and any district school students that may have needs this holiday season. In addition to the above link, applications are also available at the high school during school hours.