Weatherford High School

March 21, 2016

JV Baseball vs. Arlington Martin @ WHS 6:00

V Girls Golf @ District Tournament at Rolling Hills CC in Arlington

March 22, 2016

V Baseball @ Arlington Martin 7:00

9 Baseball vs. Arlington Martin @ WHS 6:00

V Girls Golf @ District Tournament at Rolling Hills CC in Arlington

V/JV Softball vs. Lamar @ Workman 6:00/8:00

March 24, 2016

V Girls Soccer Playoff Game in Abilene @ Shotwell Stadium @7:30

V Baseball @ North Crowley 7:00

JV/9 Baseball vs. North Crowley @ WHS 6:00/8:15

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

V Tennis @ Crowley 6:30

JV/V Boys and Girls Track @ Bearcat Relays in Aledo

Your Lady Roos will take on San Angelo Central on Thursday, March 24th in Abilene at Shotwell Stadium starting at 7:30pm. Good luck Lady Roos!

Wednesday, March 23rd: Texas Tech in the Library Classroom

Please make some time to visit with them to see if Tech might be the right fit for you!

We will continue to offer mini seminars during Mega Lunch this week. Each will be during A Block lunch in their assigned classrooms. These are recorded video conferences. Students can choose which session they go to, however, once the classroom is at capacity then the session is closed and you’ll have to select another session to attend.

Students may only get extra credit for ONE session per week.

Samuel Pietsch, a senior at UT Dallas

Date: Wednesday, March 30th

Topic: Drones

Location: Auditorium

Time: 10:41-11:20 AM

The talk will concern how drone strikes have evolved from when the United States first started using them as a counter-terrorism tool and will cover the arguments for and against the use of drone strikes

“Most of my adult life has been shaped by speech and debate. I was on my debate team for all four years in high school. Before I graduated I was ranked among the top fifty extemporaneous speakers in the country and was part of a public forum team that was also ranked in the top fifty nationally. Both of these activities required me to cultivate extensive knowledge on a variety of domestic and international issues such as the issues of drone strikes that I will be discussing at Weatherford High School.”

Next year we will be offering a blended learning section for AP Government and AP Economics. Blended learning courses provide a personalized learning experience for students. These courses involve an online component, as well as face to face instruction. Students are able to move at their own pace and receive help along the way. Students will use Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) and Google Apps for Education in this course. This is a first for WHS and a great opportunity for students.

Here is a link to a 6-minute video describing the format of the course: https://www.movenote.com/v/RRIeaIXXAWE1g

IMPORTANT: If you would like to take this course, you MUST fill out a course request form and submit it to your counselor by Wednesday, March 23. Your counselor must place you in the course.

On March 31st, juniors and seniors who do not have to take the English EOC test are encouraged to take the day off to visit a campus of your choice. Weatherford College will not be seeing students on that day, so make plans to go visit another campus. Make sure you call ahead to the campus that you would like to visit and set up a time with the college.

Here are some colleges and phone numbers to set up a visit, however, you may select a college or university not on the list below.

Abilene Christian University 800-460-6228www.acu.edu

Baylor University 254-710-3435www.baylor.edu

Brookhaven College 972-860-4883www.brookhavencollege.edu

Cisco College 254-442-5132www.cisco.edu

Collin College 972-548-6710www.collin.edu

Hardin Simmons University 325-670-1000www.hsutx.edu

McMurry University 325-793-4700www.mcm.edu

Midwestern State University 940-397-4000www.mwsu.edu

North Lake College 972-273-3000www.northlakecollege.edu

Ranger College 254-647-3234www.rangercollege.edu

Richland College 972-238-6100www.richlandcollege.edu

Southern Methodist University 214-768-2000www.smu.edu

Tarleton State 254-968-9000www.tarleton.edu

Tarrant County College817-515-8223www.tccd.edu

Texas A&M University 979-845-3211www.tamu.edu

Texas Christian University 817-257-7000www.tcu.edu

Texas Woman’s University 940-898-2000www.twu.edu

University of North Texas 940-565-2000www.unt.edu

University of Texas 512-471-3434www.utexas.edu

University of Texas at Arlington 817-272-2011www.uta.edu

University of Texas at Dallas 972-883-2111www.utdallas.edu

University of Texas Tech 806-742-2011www.ttu.edu

Our very own WHS Green Team has such a heart for reducing our carbon footprint. We have added 4 water fountain filtration systems to the building.

Student Council is selling reusable water bottles for $5.00 to help with the cost of these additions to the building. Get one before they sell out. You can purchase one from Mrs. Barnes or in the front office. We will also be selling them at Mega Lunch.

How long can you go without water? Millions of children around the world have to go several days.

How long could you go without something far less vital... like your phone?
During the month of March, you can help provide water to children in need, by just setting your phone down.

Visit tap.unicefusa.org for more information!

The UIL One-Act Play Booby Trap will compete in district on Saturday, March 26th at 9:45AM at Arlington High School. Please wish us to "break a leg" for our competition.

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

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

Alvarado, Brittany – University of Alabama

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

Christie, Chandi - University of North Texas

Craney, Bayli - Texas A&M University – Commerce

Dillinger, Kylie - University of Denver

Edgar, Carolyn "Hopie" - Navarro College

Fowler, Bailey – Berry College

Gibson, Dakota – Army National Guard

Gillard, Maggie - Tarleton State University

Hanson, Kate - Texas A&M University

Head, Jacob - Weatherford College

Hensley, Jesse – Tarleton State University

Herringer, Tristan – Texas A&M University

Hutchinson, Danielle - Hardin Simmons University

Jenson, Taylor – Weatherford College

JuVette, Noah – Texas State University

Larvin, Kara - Texas A&M University

Martin Justin – University of North Texas

Miller, Nicole – Midwestern State University

O’Connor, Quinn – Texas Tech University

Ourada, Bridget – Texas A& M University

Parker, Greyson – Weatherford College

Riley, Kailey – Friends University

Scherr, Blair – Tarleton State University

Scoggin, Tyler – University Mary Hardin-Baylor

Terranova, Lexi – Texas Academy of Dental Assisting

White, Taylar - Weatherford College

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

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.

Click here for the March Scholarship Report: http://tinyurl.com/MarchScholarshipReport

Ford Driving Dreams is offering three $2,000 scholarships for Weatherford High School students who are attending a two year or four year college. Community college bound students must have a 2.8 GPA, be in the top 25% of their class, and have completed at least three PAP, AP, or Dual Credit classes. University bound applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or above, have a minimum of 1050 on their SAT or a minimum of 20 on their ACT, and have completed at least five PAP, AP, or Dual Credit classes. Applications are online at www.forddrivingdreams.com and the deadline to apply is midnight March 7, 2016.

The Parker County Aggie Mom’s Club is offering a $1,000 scholarship to WHS seniors who have been accepted to Texas A & M at College Station or Galveston. Students must have a 3.0 GPA. The application can be found online at https://parkercomoms.aggienetwork.com/scholarships/ ​and the deadline to apply is April 2.

Also, the Zonta Scholarship deadline has been extended to March 25, 2016. This scholarship is for seniors who have outstanding academic records, show evidence of leadership, good citizenship, and possess a commitment to advance the status of women. Scholarship applications are available in the Counseling Center.

The WHS Lip Sync Battle is on Tuesday, March 22. Tickets are $1 each and will be sold in your 1st and 2nd period classes on Tuesday. All proceeds benefit the Senior Prom!

Come see teachers and students battle it out!

TICKETS:

You may purchase tickets March 1st – April 15th

· Tickets cost $50 per attendee March 1 - April 1.

· Tickets cost $75 per attendee April 4- April 8.

· Tickets cost $100 per attendee April 11 - April 15.

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. You may also access the prom packet here: https://d3jc3ahdjad7x7.cloudfront.net/cxZBL5pVXVf93FvkMCzODF51D83JjbDwTUcRaviMzWxgCb42.pdf

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

Hey ladies, do you have a lonely dress taking up space in your closet? Don't let that dress go to waste! Bring it to the Dress Exchange!

Green Team is collecting any and all dresses of dress-ups past. If you have a dress you no longer want, say, from previous proms, homecomings, or banquets, then bring it by Ms. Keo's room, K-204, so we can find it a new home! Likewise, if you're looking for a dress for prom or banquet, but you don't want to drop the money on yet another dress, come shopping in K204!

Discount cards available for Al’s Formal Wear! Come by Mrs. Thompson’s room (K106) or Mrs. Nichols’ office (front office) before school, after school, or during Mega Lunch to pick one up.

Can’t make it to a store to be measured for your tux? Don’t worry! Men’s Wearhouse from the West Freeway Fort Worth location will be at school to measure guys for their tuxes on Wednesday, March 23 during MegaLunch in K106. To be measured and place your tux order, you must put down a $20 deposit on this date. The Men’s Wearhouse representative will not have tuxes to try on, but she will have a catalog you can look through.

Men’s Wearhouse can also deliver tuxes to the school! In order to have your tux delivered, order it from the West Freeway location (not the Men’s Warehouse on Hulen) a minimum of two weeks before prom. You can place your order in the store or at school on March 23. You will be contacted by the store two weeks ahead of delivery to confirm the delivery. You must pay in full and in advance to have your tux delivered to the school. Clarify any questions regarding this service with Men’s Wearhouse. If you place your tux order at another Men’s Wearhouse location, you must have the order sent to the store at the address below and let them know that you need it delivered to Weatherford High School in order for the tux to be delivered to the school.

The Men’s Wearhouse at this location is the store providing the measuring and delivery service: 4701 West Freeway, Suite 250, Fort Worth 76107

Al's Formal Wear is opening up their location on Hulen in Fort Worth on Sunday, April 10 from 9am - Noon just for Weatherford High School Seniors!

If you are planning on coming in at this time for your fitting, please fill out the attached form: http://goo.gl/forms/ITNXr5I7fS

Seniors may nominate one male and one female for Prom King and Queen. Come by K106 before school, after school, or during Mega Lunch THIS WEEK to pick up a nomination form. Nominations must be turned in by 3:45 on Monday, March 28th.

Baylee Black has qualified to compete at the National level in Accounting II. Nationals will be held in Atlanta, Georgia this summer from June 29-July 2.

To get to Baylee and the FBLA sponsor to Nationals, please consider donating towards a sponsorship for your logo to be placed on the back of our club t-shirts. Sponsorships start at $100. The more your business donates the larger and higher up your logo will be placed on the t-shirt.

Look how well we did in our Area!

Thomas Wise, 2nd in Accounting 1

Lane Guest, 1st in Accounting 1

Waylon Wilder, 2nd in Global Business

TJ Wittrock, 2nd in Global Business

Taylar White, 2nd in Client Service

Baylee Black, 2nd in Accounting 2

Vanessa Orduna, 2nd in Global Business

Look how well we did at State!

Baylee Black, 2nd in Accounting 2

Lane Guest, 5th in Accounting 1

Vanessa Orduna, Top 10 in Global Business

Waylon Wilder, Top 10 in Global Business

TJ Wittrock, Top 10 in Global Business

Taylar White, Top 10 in Client Services

The Weatherford Special Roos traveled to Reno Nevada on February 29 to compete in the 2016 Unified Nationals Bowling Tournament on March 2nd for 4 person teams and March 3rd for Doubles. While there on March 2nd the Special Roos attended a bowling clinic presented by professional bowlers Bobby Hart and Jimmy Schroeder, it was great to receive some fantastic tips from these professionals. We bowled against 12 other states from 54 delegations breaking down into 2 different shifts. On Wednesday morning Ally Dooley, Michael Leinweber, David Broumley and Rylie Hudson competed in their division winning Silver medals, that afternoon William Harris, Anna Dooley, Lance Newby, and Beverly York also won Silver medals. On Thursday morning doubles shift Ally & Michael won Silver medals, David & Rylie won Bronze medals, Anna & Lance won Bronze. That afternoon William and Beverly won Bronze medals too. These team members start practice in August- 3 hours a day- one a week continuing thru to March. To get to Unified Nationals you must compete in November at Area games then on to State Winter games in Austin. You then hopefully receive an invitation to apply for Unified Nationals Bowling and thru the process your delegation is picked to represent Texas Special Olympics. The coach of these Special Roos is Regina Harris and she is very proud of them for everything they have accomplished. 10 Silver medals and 6 Bronze medals. I especially want to say thank you to the unified partners, Anna, Ally. Rylie, Beverly for giving up your time to compete with Michael, Lance, William and David and making our teams the best they could possibly be this season.

Our Computer Animation students participated in a weekend TSA (Technical Student Association) competition at Flower Mound High School and came away with fantastic results as follows:

3 minute computer animation:

1st place - Kylie Dillinger (senior)

2nd place - Ashlyn Johnston (senior)

3rd place (4 person team) - Jeff Berdine (junior), Nick Singleton (junior), Chelsea Lesley (Junior), Tatum McConathy (Junior)

15 second animated commercial

1st place - Kylie Dillinger senior

Computer imaging (original 3d transportation)

1st place - Ethan Holtsclaw (sophomore)

2nd place - Thomas Wong (senior)

3rd place - Isaiah Caswell (senior)

4th place - Nicholas Hale (sophomore)

National Qualifying Entry - Children's Story

1st place - Kylie Dillinger/Haileigh Hert (seniors)

Kylie Dillinger and Haileigh Hert will be competing in a tech bowl and on-site computer competitions in Waco (state championships)

1st Place Clayton Bearden in Music Production

1st Place Team Destinations Hailey Hert, Rafaela Torres, Carly Lamb, Alisha Higgenbothem, and Ausha Rios in DESKTOP PUBLISHING - THEMATIC PORTFOLIO

1st Place Team Destinations Carly Lamb, Hailey Hert, Rafaela Torres in Desktop Publishing Pamphlet

1st Place TSA Boys Team Alton Wiggs, Clayton Bearden, Trenton Quarles in ON-SITE COMPUTER

SKILLS CONTEST - MULTI-MEDIA PRESENTATION

1st Place Trenton Quarles in DESKTOP PUBLISHING-PRODUCT LABEL

1st Place Alton Wiggs COMPUTER IMAGING-COMPUTER MANIPULATED DIGITAL IMAGE

1st Place Sr. Girls Team Kylie Dillinger, Haileigh Hert in Children's Stories

1st Place Kylie Dillinger in Desktop Publishing, 1 Page Resume

1st Place James Moreno in 3D Printer/Rapid Prototype Single Part Aerospace Engineering

2nd Place Rafaella Torres in Desktop Publishing On Site Skills Competition

2nd Place Haileigh Hert in Commercial Webpage Design

2nd Place James Moreno in SINGLE PHOTO ENTRIES-JOURNALIST PHOTO - DOCUMENTARY -COLOR

2nd Place Luz Martinez in SINGLE PHOTO ENTRIES-Other

3rd Place Patricia Bullard in MULTIPLE PHOTO ENTRIES-MONTAGE

3rd Place James Moreno in SINGLE PHOTO ENTRIES-OTHER

3rd Place Kaylie Sparrow in COMPUTER IMAGING-COMPUTER GENERATED ORIGINAL DRAWING OR PAINTING-COLOR- PAINT PROGRAM

3rd Place Trenton Quarles in COMPUTER IMAGING-COMPUTER GENERATED GRAPHIC ART - SINGLE PAGE - COLOR

4th Place James Moreno in SINGLE PHOTO ENTRIES-STILL LIFE COLOR

4th Place Luz Martinez in SINGLE PHOTO ENTRIES-PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY. GROUP OR INDIVIDUAL. B/W

4th Place Trenton Quarles in DESKTOP PUBLISHING-FLYER NEWSPAPER AD - SINGLE SHEET

4th Place Alton Wiggs in Club Tshirt Design

5th Place Senior Team Alton Wiggs, Kylie Dillinger, Hayleigh Hert in Technology Bowl

8th Place Luz Martinez in SINGLE PHOTO ENTRIES-ARCHITECTURE. COLOR

These students will advance to the TSA State Championship in Waco April 14 - 16. They represented Weatherford High School as we hoped they would!

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