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Participation Achievement Cooperation Kindness

There are many known facts and benefits for putting your children in sports, but many parents who are new to the athletic environment may not know these. Three of the main benefits of sports are physical health, academic performance, and improved motor skills that will benefit them in the future.

Exercise can help prevent obesity, lower the risk of substance abuse, and improve healthy eating habits. Compared to their peers, teenagers involved in sports are less likely to use marijuana and other drugs to continue participating. A few healthy eating habits such as less soda consumption, more healthy choices like fruits and vegetables, and a better nutrient intake can help with their performance in games.

Many athletes have the desire to further their education such as college more than their non-athletic peers, they need to maintain their eligibility while in their season, and they use their free time to catch up on homework to keep their grades up. Other factors that are mentioned are athletes ' increased self-worth from positive feedback, goal-oriented, and problem-focused.

Sports can help with hand-eye coordination, running, catching, and kicking. These skills are vital to have in life for proper everyday functioning and important to move up to the next level. Children aren’t born with the necessary proficiency, but joining a sport can help them properly learn how to practice with knowledgeable coaches and prevent injuries. Kids can learn how to have self-discipline and dedication to something they love.

In conclusion, it’s important to put your children in sports to improve their lifestyles and possibly give them a chance for future opportunities as they have a fun experience learning how to play whether they pursue it in college or not.

Written by: Vaschti

Student of the Month Winners: February Student of the Month Winners

9th- Cooper Dunn

10th- Abigail Wade

11th- Amelia Bronson

12th- Zion Hibben

April 26th the girls' tennis at Shawnee tourn

April 26th baseball J/JV at home vs Mcloud

April 27th Choir--Heartland Music Festival

April 27th Tennis---Boys @ Shawnee Tourn

April 29th Tennis---Girls Regional @ TBA

April 29 Baseball V/JV @ Home vs Santa Fe South

April 30th HS Golf Girls Regionals

April 30th HS Soccer 1st Round Playoffs

April 30th Native American Senior Banquet - CPN

April 30th Senior Meeting/Cap and Gown Distribution at the PAAC Auditorium/Time

May 1st Boys Golf--Var @ Regionals (MWC or Pryor)

May 2nd FFA--State AgScience Fair @ OSU

May 2nd HS Soccer 2nd Round Playoffs

May 2nd Choir Spring Concert

May 3rd FFA--State Quiz Bowl Finals @ OSU

May 3rd Little Olympics

May 3rd School Lunch Hero Day

May 3rd-4th FFA--State Interscholastic @ OSU

May 3rd-4th Tennis---Girls State @ OCTC

Theater Drama 3 & 4 Present: “10 way to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse”.

May 4th at 7 pm in SHS PAAC Donations accepted.

No Entry Fee

Color Guard Auditions

When: April 29th

Time:4:00- 5:30 pm.

Where: SHS Band Room

Genesians Kids Theatre Camp

Who: Grades 2nd through 8th

When: June 24th-28th.

Cost: $100

Where: PAAC Theatre at Shawnee High School

Email Kenbutler@shawnee.k12.ok.us for more information.

Athletics and Activities

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Make sure you are studying for the upcoming finals.

If you have any prom pictures please email them to Mr.Pitson.

Graduation is just around the corner.

Seniors make sure you keep your grades up and show up to school.

Senior Information

April 30th Senior Meeting/Cap and Gown Distribution at the PAAC Auditorium/Time 9:40-11:30 A.M. through 2nd and 3rd hours

May 13th Senior Awards Night Located at the PAAC Auditorium/Time 6:00 P.M.

May 16th Tour of Elementary Schools Location PAAC Auditorium/Time they leave 10:00 A.M.

May 16th Senior Luncheon Location PAAC Auditorium/Time 11:30 A.M.

May 16th Graduation Practice Location FireLake Arena/Time 1:00 P.M.

May 16th GRADUATION Location FireLake Arena/Arrival Time 6:45 P.M. and Starting Time 7:00P.M

May 16th Project Graduation Located PAAC Gym/Time 11:00P.M - 3:00 A.M.

Diploma Pick-Up TBD Watch for information in your emails or on the school website about diploma pick-ups

Shawnee High School

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Some sicknesses are going around, please make sure you are washing your hands regularly and using hand sanitizer.

Cauliflower Wings

Ingredients:

½ large head cauliflower, cut into florets

Olive oil

¼ cup flour, or almond meal (if you are gluten-free)

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

3 tablespoons oat milk

½ cup breadcrumbs

½ cup hot sauce of your choice

2-4 teaspoons of butter (can be non-dairy)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F

Line a large baking dish with parchment paper

Toss cauliflower with a little oil

Place in a large bowl and toss with the flour and garlic powder until evenly coated

Finely crush the bread crumbs

Then add your milk of choice and toss to coat

Arrange in one layer in the baking pan

Bake on the center rack for 25 mins

Combine the melted butter with your hot sauce, then dip the cauliflower in

Bake for another 15 mins

Sarah Dudley Memorial Scholarship: Available for graduating females at Shawnee High School. Sarah's family established this scholarship to honor Sarah's memory.

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Finals May 20th and the 21st

"White noise can be a powerful tool for improving focus and concentration while studying. Rather than silence or distractions, background sounds like rain, waves, or subtle coffee shop chatter can help drown out disruptions. This allows you to delve deeper into your work and achieve a state of flow".

https://mystudylife.com/white-noise-for-studying

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