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Weatherford High School

April 24-30, 2016

WeatherfordHigh School April 24-30, 2016

Go support our teams! Tweet your support with #roopride.

April 25, 2016

9 Baseball vs. Arlington Lamar @ WHS 6:00


April 26, 2016

V Baseball @ Arlington Lamar 7:00

JV Baseball vs. Arlington Lamar @ WHS 6:00


April 29, 2016

Region Track Meet @ Arlington (UTA)

V Baseball vs. Arlington Bowie @ WHS 7:00

JV/9 Baseball @ Arlington Bowie 5:00/7:15

Softball Playoffs 5:30pm (more details at the bottom of the newsletter)


April 30, 2016

Softball Playoffs 11:00am (more details at the bottom of the newsletter)

Mini Seminars at Mega Lunch This Week Mini Seminars at Mega Lunch This Week

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Class Officer and Student Body Officer Applications Are Available

Applications for incoming junior and senior class officers for next school year are still available. 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.

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Roo Spirit Shirts on Sale

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!


Click here for the form: https://goo.gl/6ktXiJ

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JUNIORS Class of 2017 Shirts

Gray Short Sleeve $15

White Long Sleeve $20

XXL($2more)


Make checks payable to WHS Class of 2017

SUBMIT FORMS To WHS Admin B

Deadline to order: May 2


Form: https://goo.gl/0sr9UU

Volleyball Hosting a 4 on 4 Co-ed Volleyball Tournament

Weatherford’s Lady Roo Volleyball Program is fundraising for their upcoming season by putting on a 4 on 4 co-ed volleyball tournament open to all grades 7th and up and yes, this includes adults!! Games will be on May 14th starting at 9:00am. The cost is $10 per player—you may have up to 6 players per team should you want to sub but only 4 players on the court at one time. Spectator entry fee will be $2.00, payable upon entrance. Please submit forms and payment no later than Tuesday, May 10th to Natalie Gonzales, at Weatherford High School Classroom K104. You can get more information from your high school girls'volleyball coaches.


Flyers are available in the front office and in Coach Gonzales' Room. Click here for flyer. https://goo.gl/r0IwTD

Shop at Belk and Help the Cheerleaders

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

AP Testing Locations

Date: Monday, May 2

Time: 8 AM

Exam: Chemistry

Location: Library Classroom


Date: Tuesday, May 3

Time: 8AM

Exam: Computer Science

Location: Mrs. Ward’s Office


Time: 8AM

Exam: Spanish

Location: Library Classroom


Time: 12PM

Exam: Physics I

Location: K-hall downstairs


Date: Wednesday, May 4

Time: 8 AM

Exam: Literature

Location: K-hall downstairs


Date: 12PM

Exam: Physics 2

Location: K-Hall downstairs


Date: Thursday, May 5

Time: 8AM

Exam: Calculus

Location: Library Classroom


Date: Friday, May 6

Time: 8AM

Exam: US History

Location: Gym


Date: Monday, May 9

Time: 8AM

Exam: Biology

Location: Library Classroom


Date: Tuesday, May 10

Time: 8AM

Exam: Government

Location: Gym


Date: Wednesday, May 11

Time: 8AM

Exam: Language

Location: Gym


Time: 12PM

Exam: Economics

Location: Gym


Date: Thursday, May 12

Time: 12PM

Exam: Statistics

Location: Mrs. Shifflett’s Office

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Project Graduation Discount Cards on Sale

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

Seniors: please notify us about your scholarship offers.

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.

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Senior 2016 Information Webpage

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

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Seniors: April Scholarship Information

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


Seniors, the Parker County Retired Teachers Association has extended their scholarship application deadline to April 29. This scholarship for $1,500 is for students planning to attend Weatherford College who want to major in Education. Students will need to turn in their transcript, two letters of recommendation, and a one-page essay about their career goals. Applications are available in the Counseling Center.

Brennan Weikel Memorial Scholarship: The Brennan Weikel Memorial Scholarship for $1,000 was established to honor Brennan Weikel and his dream of becoming a mechanical engineer. This scholarship is for a senior who is pursuing a major in a Science & Engineering program and has at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants will need to include a 500-word essay, a letter of recommendation, a copy of their college acceptance letter, and a transcript with their application. The recipient selection is based on academic performance, financial need, school or community service activities, and essay evaluation. The deadline is May 13 and applications are available in the Counseling Center.


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

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Senior Decisions After Graduation

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

Dromgoole, Makayla – Tarleton State University

Duly, Madison - Campbellsville University

Edgar, Carolyn "Hopie" - Navarro College

Ewings, John – United States Navy

Fournier, Aiden – Weatherford College

Fowler, Bailey – Berry College

Frank, Ryleigh – Tarleton State University

Fry, Destiny - Weatherford College

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

Hein, Terra – 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

Nash, Hailey – 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

Pytlik, Jamie – Oklahoma 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

Sodek, Jessica (Jay) – Weatherford College

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

York, Crystal – University Texas at Arlington

Young, Lindsey - Texas A&M Corpus Christi

Vantrease, Hunter – Texas Tech University

West, Dakota - Weatherford College

Attention Graduating Seniors

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.

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Prom 2016 Prom 2016

Congratulations to the Prom King and Queen: Congratulations to the Prom King and Queen:

Ethan Newton and McKenzie Braun Ethan Newton and McKenzie Braun

Four of our UIL Cheer Students have been selected for All-State Cheer:

Daelyn Bassham

Ashley Cooper

Kelley Ann Geyer

Kolby Kersten

Please congratulate them!

The WHS TSA (Technology Student Association) Team swept the awards winning Texas TSA State Championship High School Division III last weekend in Waco!

After winning District TSA competition, seven teachers and 34 students went to competition and placed in many areas at the state level. This is our second year to participate in this competition.

Please take a moment and view this video that won second in the TSA State Competition. This team of students was given a prompt and had 24 hours to create this video. They will get a prompt at the TSA National Competition in Nashville at the end of June but this time they will have 48 hours to complete their video. The students and teacher coaches did a phenomenal job!

Texas TSA on Demand 2nd Place State

TSA State Winners and Coaches from TSA State Competition include:


Coach Michael Sweeney

Jonathan Olivares, 11, 1st in Architectural Design

Kevin Mercadal , 11, 2nd in Architectural Design

Micah Schwartz, 11, 2nd in Architectural Design

Ashlyn Kelly, 11, 2nd in Architectural Design

Benjamin Renau, 12, 2nd in Architectural Design


Coach Chuck Fredrikson

Kylie Dillinger, 12, 1st Printed Resume,

2nd 30 Second Computer Animation Commercial,

2nd 3 Minute Computer Animation,

5th On- site computer animation competition

11th Children’s Book

Haleigh Hert, 12, 11th Children’s Book

Ashlyn Johnston, 12, 4th 3 Minute Computer Animation

Jeff Berdine, 11, 1st 3:00 Computer Animation – Transportation

McConathy, Tatum,11 1st 3:00 Computer Animation – Transportation

Chelsea Lesley, 11 1st 3:00 Computer Animation – Transportation

Singleton, Nick, 11 1st 3:00 computer animation - Transportation


Coach Randy Hardin

Dakota Gibson, 12, 1st Metal Fabrication Team Project

Doug Gouge, 12, 1st Metal Fabrication Team Project

Noah JuVette, 12, 1st Metal Fabrication Team Project


Coach Jerod Fikac

Braden Payne, 11, 2nd TSA – On-Demand – National Qualifiers

1st TSA- Video Editing Music Lip Sync

1ST Video Editing-Video Promotional

9th TSA Digital Video

Kaemon Stults, 11, 2nd TSA – On-Demand – National Qualifiers

1ST TSA- Video Editing Music Lip Sync

1ST Video Editing-Video Promotional

9th TSA Digital Video

Alissa Amerson, 12 2nd TSA – On-Demand – National Qualifiers

1ST Video Editing-Video Promotional

9th TSA Digital Video

Aaron Decker, 11, 2nd TSA – On-Demand – National Qualifiers

2ND TSA-Video Editing-Marketing Video

Austin DeKeyser, 11, 2nd TSA – On-Demand – National Qualifiers

2ND TSA-Video Editing-Marketing Video

Jerry Tims, 12, 2nd TSA – On-Demand – National Qualifiers

2ND TSA-Video Editing-Marketing Video

Ethan Clemons, 11, 2nd TSA – On-Demand – National Qualifiers

2ND TSA-Video Editing-Marketing Video

9th TSA Digital Video


Coach Kevin Herring

Izabella Baxter, 12, 4th CO2 Research Racer

Basel Hamad, 11, 4th CO2 Research Racer

Alec Zigelhofer, 11, 4th CO2 Research Racer


Coach Bobbye Moreno

Haileigh Hert, 12, 1st Best in State- Commercial Webpage Designs

1st Best in State Desktop Publishing Thematic Portfolio to Promote Business

Rafaella Torres, 10 1st Best in State Desktop Publishing Thematic Portfolio to Promote Business

Alisha Higginbotham, 10 1st Best in State Desktop Publishing Thematic Portfolio to Promote Business

James Moreno, 10, 1st 3D Printer/Rapid Prototype Part Aerospace Engineer

5th Journalist Photo Documentary Color

Luz Martinez, 10, 2nd Single Photo Architecture Color

2nd Single Photo Entries


Coach Cody Dotson

Tyler Browning, 9, 2nd CNC Design

James Kirkland, 9, 1st 3D Printed Hot Rod Competition

Sammy Jepsen, 9, 1st 3D Printed Research Racer Competition

Mathew Hicks, 9, 4th Soap Box Derby Competition

Joel Bell, 10, 3rd Drone Racing

AJ Morar, 10, 1st Drone Racing

4th R/C Car Racing

Joel Bell, 10, 10th R/C Car Racing

James Kirkland, 9, 6th R/C Car Racing

Congratulations to the WHS Fightin' Roo Band

Congratulations to the Fightin' Roo Band as they competed this past week at UIL Concert and Sightreading at Burleson High School.

The Symphonic 1 JV Band received a 1st division in concert and in sightreading earning the sweepstakes award.

The Wind Symphony varsity band received straight 1's and earned sweepstakes for the 7th consecutive year. This is also the 7th consecutive year for the overall sweepstakes award meaning the band earned a first division in UIL marching, concert and sightreading. It is the 9th consecutive 1st division in UIL concert and UIL marching.

The band's next major performance is the Spring Concert on Monday, May 23 at 7pm.

Congratulations to the WHS Choir!

Six WISD choirs competed last week at UIL Concert and Sightreading. Results are below.

Freshmen Women's Choir 1st Division on stage and 1st Division in Sightreading earning a sweepstakes award.

Freshmen Men's Choir earned a 2nd Division Excellent on Stage

Varsity Men's Choir earned a 1st Division in Sightreading

Varsity Women earned a first division on stage and a 2nd Division in Sightreading.

Varsity Mixed earned first division on stage and first division is Sightreading earning a sweepstakes award for the second year in a row.

NEW Certified Nursing Assistant class!!! 100% certifications!

Hailey Nash
Fabi Torres
Maria Montelongo
Adriana Soto
Oliva Palacios
Dei Estes
Madison Rudolph
Cynthia Sanchez
Kaitlynn Riggain
Natalie Mills
Kristalyn Nance


HOSA state competition:
Bayliegh Boyd and Kyra Stevens placed top 10 in the Community Emergency Response team category

Outstanding Roo Track Athletes

Congratulations to these Kangaroo Track athletes heading to Regionals!

Stanley Merchant- 110 hurdles, 3rd in Area; 3rd in 4 x 400
Keyshawn Green- 3rd in 4 x 400
Chase Warren- 3rd in 4 x 400
Andrew McNay- 3rd in 4 x 400

Jacob Huffman- 3rd in pole vault


Hanul Lewis- 3rd in 3200m (time 12:07.49 was a personal best)

Maddie Dorris- 3rd in shot put (36’7”)

Maddie Dorris- 3rd in Discus (103’00”)

Taylor Kuritz- 4th in High Jump (5’0”)

Cassidy Griffin- 3rd in Pole vault (10’0”)

Tyler Bowman- 4th in Pole Vault (10’0”)

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From the WHS Art Department

Proud of all the students that tackled a hard subject theme in the "Love Doesn't Hurt" Contest sponsored by The Parker County District Attorneys. And so very thankful that they hold this every year & keep pushing us to make art meaningful...not just pretty​.


WINNERS ANNOUNCED:
BEST of SHOW: Aubrey Garnett Main Campus
Photography 1st: Jack French NGC
2nd: Kenzie Thompson NGC
3rd: Elizabeth Hightower Main
Sculpture: 2nd Place Reagan Boerner Main
Christian Webb Award: Karley Horton NGC
Mixed Media: 1st : Denise Mezquite Main


Thank you to our Art Teachers of these students: Diane Bolinger & Natalie Hansen

Congratulations to our Lady Roo Softball team for making the playoffs!

Odessa HS vs. Weatherford HS

Poly Wells Field – Abilene Christian University

2 out of 3 series

April 29, 2016 5:30pm

April 30, 2016 11:00am

April 30, 2016 30 minutes after game 2 if needed

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About Us

Email: lbarnes@weatherfordisd.com
Website: http://whs-hs.weatherfordisd.edlioschool.com/
Location: 2121 Bethel Road, Weatherford, TX, United States
Phone: (817) 598-2858
Twitter: @WHSGrassBurr

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