GHS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

The Ultimate Frisbee Club meets after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45-5:00 p.m. on the administration field. If you’re interested in learning how to play the sport of Ultimate Frisbee, you can pick up your required paperwork from Mr. Snyder in the choir office, Lucas Kauffman, or in the main office. The paperwork should be turned in the first time you attend.

Line 1, 2 and 3 in the cafeteria will now be cashless.  This means you will need money on your account to purchase food in that line.  You will be able to deposit money in the mornings or online at myschoolbucks.com. This is a free service.

Rule the Road  This is a free teen driving event complete with a road course with instructors and a pizza lunch on October 10^th (note the date change) from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Dept.  This is open to students with a learner’s permit, or in their first year of having their license.  You can pick up a form packet in the main office which must be turned in to Mrs. Stealy with a copy of your learner’s permit or driver’s license by September 28^th.

The volleyball team will be having Hacienda night TONIGHT. A percentage of their sales will go to the volleyball team for each ticket that has a coupon with it. You can also purchase gift cards to support the team.  Stock up now on your gift cards for Christmas and birthdays! If you are unable to attend and would like to purchase a gift card, stop by the athletic office and see Mrs. West or email her at kwest@goshenschools.org. Coupons for this event can be found at the Welcome Center, in the athletic office, in the main office or by asking any volleyball player. Come enjoy a night out at Hacienda and support our volleyball team!

Boys and girls bowling practice/try-outs will start today and Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. Please contact Maple City Bowl at 533-8564 for more information. If you like to bowl come and tryout at no cost to you. Any skill level will be considered.

Jostens representatives will be here on Thursday during SRT to take senior orders for cap/gown/tassel units and graduation products in the main gym.  If your total is under $75, you need to pay in full. If it’s over $75, a $75 deposit is required.  Announcement packets are available in the main office or check out all Jostens products at jostens.com.

On Tuesday, October 6^th the GHS and Bethany Christian Volleyball teams will be working together in order to raise funds for Breast Cancer research. The annual Spike Out Cancer event will be held at GHS with the JV game beginning at 5:30 p.m. T-shirts for this event will be $12 and can be purchased by picking up an order form in the athletic office or by printing it off the volleyball website at volleyball.goshenschools.org. You can fill out this form and return it with payment to Kelsey West in the athletic office. Order forms and payment must be returned no later than Friday. You may still purchase a t-shirt even if you are unable to attend the game! All proceeds from ticket, t-shirt and silent auction sales will be donated to the Heart String Sisters Organization here in Goshen to support women in our community. Please come out and support our teams as we fight Breast Cancer!

If you need an opportunity to earn extra credits or make-up credits, see your counselor to sign up for Merit on The Move that starts on Wednesday after school in the Apex Lab. Space is limited, so talk with your counselor soon!

Wear a tropical shirt, a grass skirt or a lei.  On Friday, we’re going to celebrate the tropical way!  Friday’s theme is Hawaiian, so come to school and/or the game dressed like it’s summer!  Please remember to keep your attire appropriate.

The Orchestra is having a fundraiser at Culver’s TONIGHT from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Support the Orchestra by having dinner or dessert!

Thursday, September 24^th Student Council will host a bonfire out at the football field from 8:45 p.m.-10:00 p.m. There are rumors that there might be s’mores so come out and join the fun!

Saturday, September 26^th Student Council will host a homecoming dance from 8:00-11:00 p.m. in Whiteman gym. There will be lots of music, strobe lights, glow sticks, black lights and neon colors.  The cost is $5 at the door or $4 during lunch. Students with activity stickers will pay $3.  We will also be selling glow sticks for you to use at the dance. Feel free to wear white or neon colors to the dance – it’ll look great!

Junior class shirt orders have been extended until tomorrow afternoon. Please bring your order form and money to Ms. Poling in room 8080 or 1410. If you need a new form, she has those too.

Varsity and JV boys soccer players, please see Coach Bontreger or Coach Bjorkland today regarding staff night at Tuesday night’s home game.

We now have a student section twitter handle! Follow us @GHSstudentsectn. Feel free to follow @stucoGHS also for updates on homecoming and other school activities.

Voting for Homecoming Court is now open! It’s only open Monday through Friday, so don’t delay! Go to https://moodle3.goshenschools.org/course/view.php?id=350. You can also log onto moodle, find Goshen High School, go to the clubs section, find student council and vote on our page.

IHSAA Student-Athlete Tip of the Week: This past week a Texas high school and two of its football players were involved in an ugly exchange with a football referee.  In short, the ref was blindsided and was intentionally run over and attacked by the two players. As a student-athlete, you know that emotions run high when you are competing and trying to win. However, there is never a time to justify bad behavior. Regardless of the circumstance, never lose your cool and composure. Part of competing fairly means respecting all of those involved: the officials, coaches, teammates, opponents and the fans. It’s a fact that only one team can win, but everyone loses when bad behavior and bad decision making becomes the headlines!

 

MEETINGS DURING SRT:

The Human Rights/Stop Human Trafficking Club will meet tomorrow during the 2^nd session of SRT in room 2350.  The group’s goal this year is to have students interested in stopping modern slavery to meet, educate themselves and engage in activities to increase local awareness.

 

SPORTS SCORES:

The JV boys soccer team defeated St. Joe in the first round of the JV tournament. Goshen goal scorers were Ciro Agular, Junior Argueta (2) and Manny Castillo. Assists were Jose Zacarias, Adolfo Villegas, Junior Argueta and Ciro Agular.

The boys JV soccer team won the JV St. Joe tournament by goal differential. A tie in a match that both teams had plenty of the play. The goal scorer for Goshen was Ciro Agular.

The boys varsity soccer team defeated St. Joe 2-0. It was a very competitive match where Goshen got some very solid goal keeping. Goal scorer was Juan Castaneda (2). Assists were Marcos Hernandez and Sebastian Flores. Shots on goal were four for each team with Goshen goal keeper Mason Short recording four saves.

The boys varsity soccer team won the St. Joe tournament defeating Concord in a non-conference match. Goal scorers for Goshen were Daniel Rosales and Marcos Hernandez (2). Assist for Goshen was Alexis Martinez. Shots were 7 to 6 in favor of Goshen with Goshen keeper Mason Short recording four saves.

The girls cross country team finished 4^th at the County Clash Invite. Ariana Perez Diener was Goshen’s top finisher placing 15^th followed by Nora Rangel 21^st, Annelise Wiebe 38^th, Jacque Fernandez 43^rd, Kirsten Graves 46^th, Paola Rangel 64^th and Montse Reyes 86^th. The girls JV team finished 7^th paced by Elena Meyer-Reimer’s 17^th place finish followed by Katie Shirk 33^rd, Brandi Smith 34^th, Kim Grounds 51^st, Noell Zak 58^th, Emma Simpson 63^rd and Yareli Hernandez 67^th.

The JV boys tennis team placed 4^th at the Plymouth Invitational Saturday. All players went 2-1 on the day. The 1 doubles team of Nathanael Wertz and Bobby Sessa only lost in a tiebreaker to Culver Academy.

The boys cross country team competed at the County Clash finishing 4^th. Juan Perez was Goshen’s top finisher placing 4^th followed by Jason Barahona 8^th, Zach Oyer 48^th, Erik Villegas 54^th, Felix Perez Diener 55^th, Irving Suarez 63^rd and Sergei Culp 67^th. In the JV race Goshen finished 3^rd. Angel Arrelo was Goshen’s top finisher placing 6^th followed by Brian Crain 17^th, Alex Pressler 26^th, Chris Sanchez 28^th, Jonathon Snyder 30^th, Jacob Lichty 32^nd and Josh Schirch 37^th.

The girls golf team placed 7^th at the NLC Tourney. Claire Palczynski finished in the top 15 with a 99 during NLC tournament play. Olivia Lehr and Olivia Thomas both shot 18 hole personal bests. The Lady Redskins continue to improve as they move into sectional play next Saturday at Cobblestone.

The girls C volleyball team lost to Edwardsburg 0-2, tied with Vicksburg 1-1 and lost to Niles 0-2.

The boys varsity football team defeated the Northwood Panthers 20-14! CJ Detweiler had two rushing TD’s.  Brady Bechtel caught the game winning TD pass from Detweiler.  Colton Potter, Bechtel and Corbin Harrison all had at least three catches.  Rummell Johnson and Bechtel had INT’s.  Alec Lehr had a fumble recovery to seal the game.  The defense played physical football.

 

IN SPORTS ACTION TODAY:

The boys JV and varsity tennis teams will host South Bend St. Joe at 4:30 p.m.

The girls JV and varsity golf teams will travel to compete against Fairfield and Mishawaka Marian at Mishawaka Marian at 5:00 p.m.

The girls JV and varsity soccer teams will host Westview. The JV team plays at 5:00 p.m., followed by varsity at 6:45 p.m.

The boys JV football team will host Northwood at 6:00 p.m.

Good luck GHS!