GHS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017                               

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Have a great weekend!

WORK PERMITS:  When you get a work permit EVERY box needs to be filled out on the Intent to Employ form before we will issue you the work permit.

REMINDER FROM THE CAFETERIA:  You are no longer able to charge to your lunch account.

Ms. Rackley’s classes will eat D lunch this week.

Reminder for Graduates of 2017:  Your school Gmail account will be closed soon after graduation…..probably by August.  If you want to save any files out of your Google Drive or Gmail you will need to copy or move those before August.

Celebrate “Cinco de Mayo” TODAY with MYA.  During all lunches MYA is selling delicious food; Flautas (fried tacos), Chascas (corn), Horchatas, Fruit and Frituras.

Eby Ford Lincoln, Michiana’s only 5-star Ford dealer, in Goshen is currently taking applications for a part-time receptionist at their dealership.  Applicants should have a soothing speaking voice to answer phone calls, a good attention to detail, good working knowledge of computers and office software and good customer service skills with our customers and co-workers.  Currently the hours needed are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5-8:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.  Pay is commiserate with experience.  If you enjoy delivering world-class customer service in a newly renovated office in a fast-paced environment, consider joining the team at Eby Ford Lincoln.  To apply, send your resume to Renee LaShure rlashure@ebyford.com or by mail at Eby Ford Lincoln, 2714 Elkhart Rd, Goshen, IN 46526.  No phone calls, please. EOE

The good news:  Next year students from GHS will be visiting Italy and Spain over Spring Break.  The better news is that there is still room for a few more adventurers!  If you will be a junior or senior next year, and you’re interested in exploring the Vatican as well as the streets of Rome, Florence and Barcelona, see Mr. Zuber in room 8080 for more information.

Are you taking the SAT Saturday morning?  If you are, don’t forget your calculator, #2 pencils and most importantly your College Board Admission Ticket and a photo ID.  Your school ID or your driver’s license will work.  Check in begins at 7:30 a.m., so plan to wake up early and eat a good breakfast.  Room assignments will be posted TOMORROW.

Please join us for ADEC’s Walk, Run or Ride a Bike on May 20^th at 7:30 a.m. at Northridge High School.  You can register online at www.adecinc.com/bike.  On-site registration is also available.  The ride starts at 9:00 a.m.  Ride, walk or run and raise funds to support people with disabilities in Elkhart County!  The fee is $30 for adults and $15 for youth.  This year we are pitting local students against each other for a chance to win cash for their school.  The school with the highest participation rate will receive $500 to be used on its fitness program.  Simply register online as a “youth” participant.  When you pick up your packet you will find a ticket to cast your vote for your school.  May the best school win!

Help Wanted:  Seniors, are you looking for a great, full-time job after high school?  Conn Selmer is looking for help!  You must be 18 years old or older and be willing to work a full-time 40 hour week.  Submit your resume to hrresumes@conn-selmer.com or fill out an application at 600 Industrial Parkway in Elkhart.

Seniors: If you are going to college this fall and have not filled out a green sheet that was passed around during M & M day, please stop in the guidance office to let them know what school they should send your final transcript to.  Please also let guidance know if you have received any scholarships.  Thank you!

All boys interested in playing boys basketball next season need to be present for a meeting before school on Tuesday morning at 8:00 a.m. in Mr. Wohlford’s classroom, 2310.  We will discuss our summer schedule at this meeting.  Please see Coach Wohlford if you cannot make the meeting on Tuesday morning.

Juniors and seniors were sent an email link for prom court nominations.  If you did not receive an email link for this please contact Cari Durecki at cdurecki@goshenschools.org and let her know if you are a junior or senior.  Nomination voting will be open through TODAY.  Next week will be the final vote.

Auditions for next year’s choirs are taking place through TODAY.  If you are interested in auditioning please come to the choir office in room 5310 to find out more information or to schedule an audition time.

Congratulations to the GHS Wind Ensemble for qualifying for the ISSMA State Concert Band Finals!  The band will play at 1:00 p.m. TOMORROW at Lawrence Central HS.  Tickets can be purchased only at the door.

Any student interested in Quarterback training, please visit the athletic department for registration forms for the “Top Gun Quarterback Training”, which will be held at Foreman Field on Tuesday, May 9^th, May 16^th and May 23^rd from 7-8:00 p.m.  This training is done by Coach Bill Reagan, former head college football coach and former Notre Dame football staff member.  Visit the athletic department this week for more details!  

IHSAA Student-Athlete Tip of the Week:  “Your next opponent doesn’t care about last week’s victory,” was a quote I read recently that makes so much sense.  It is so true.  In athletics, yesterday doesn’t matter near as much as tomorrow does.  Are you able to move on after a sweet win?  What about a tough loss?  Does it hang with you or are you able to brush it off after a couple of days?  It has been said that the best athletes have short term memory.  They don’t dwell on wins or losses or personal performance.  Instead, they concentrate on improvement and trying to get better every day.  There is no doubt that a well-earned victory can be satisfying and self-serving, but in most cases it is forgotten about shortly.  Successful players and coaches are always looking to the future and use the past as a gauge on how to make that successful!

A vote will be taken for the Goshen City Council Youth Advisor position on Tuesday, May 23^rd.  If you are interested you MUST be a senior during the 2017-18 school year and you will be expected to attend at least one city council meeting per month (1^st and 3^rd Tuesday of each month starting at 7:00 p.m.).  The candidate will be elected by the GHS student body and will be non-partisan (no political party affiliation).  The voter registration office will be here to set up voting machines that will be used for the election.  Please see Mr. Weldy in room 2360 for information packets, questions and to find out when information is due.  PACKETS MUST BE PICKED UP THIS WEEK!

The Goshen Unit of the Boys & Girls Club of Elkhart County has operated in four different sites this school year – Grace Community Church, First Baptist Church, Chamberlain Elementary School and North Goshen Mennonite Church.  We thank you all for your assistance and patience during this process!  We will begin our summer programs on June 12^th in a beautiful, newly renovated and much larger club!  To give our staff time to prepare the newly remodeled club for summer programs we will end our school year programs on May 12^th.  You are all welcome to join us in celebrating our opening during our Community Open House on June 10^th from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at 306 Crescent St. in Goshen.  If you have any question feel free to call our office at 533-4793.  Thank you so much for your assistance and cooperation during the clubs transitional period!

Goshen Parks and Recreation and Dance in the City will present What a Wonderful World TOMORROW at 5:30 p.m. in the GHS auditorium.

Prom tickets are on sale now during all lunches!  Sale dates are Tuesday-Friday of this week and next week.  Morning ticket sales will be on May 12^th from 7:45-8:15 a.m. Tickets are $40 each and will increase to $45 starting May 9^th.

Are you a DACA student that wants to go to college?  Please join us May 9^th during both SRT sessions in the auditorium.  Discover how you can make college possible by learning from DACA students from IU Bloomington!  Eres un alumno indocumentado o DACA que quiere ir a colegio?  Favor de unirse a nosotros este 9 de Mayo durante ambos sesiones de SRT.  Descubre cómo puedes ser colegio posible, aprendiendo de otros alumnos indocumentados y con DACA desde la Universidad de Indiana en Bloomington!

Current Sophomores and Juniors who are interested in GHS’ annual trip to Stratford, Ontario for an inspiring weekend of theater should check with their English teacher or, alternatively, stop by Mr. Caskey’s room (3180) or email him at lycaskey@goshenschools.org for more information.  We hope you join us!

Seniors:  If you still need to order a cap and gown you can visit their web site at www.highschool.herffjones.com to place your order.  If you ordered items and missed the cap & gown delivery day, please contact Mrs. Gardner or Mrs. Clark to make arrangements to pick up your items.

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, Mr. Brubaker or from Lucas Kauffman.  The paperwork should be turned in to Lucas Kauffman the first time you attend.

It’s time for the annual GHS Prom Dress Drive!  This purpose of this drive is to provide free dresses for students who want to go to the prom but may be in financial need.  We have several dresses in various styles and sizes to choose from.  If you are in need of a prom dress or if you wish to donate a gently used dress, please contact Mrs. Hershberger or Mrs. Shakley.  You may also ask your SRT teacher for more information.

Homework help is available every Tuesday and Thursday in the media center from 3:45-5:00 p.m.  A bus will be available around 5:20 p.m. if you need a ride home.  It will pick you up at door M.  This is a great opportunity if you just need a little extra time or even just a quiet place to do your homework at the end of the day.

 

MEETINGS DURING SRT:

On Tuesday during the 2^nd session of SRT anyone interested in information about the new “Shinning Voice Club” can meet in the cafeteria.

There will be a boys tennis meeting on Tuesday in Whiteman gym during the 2^nd session of SRT. We will discuss off-season opportunities and expectations for the summer and for the rest of the spring.  All players hoping to play next fall should attend.

Any boy interested in playing football in the fall should attend a call out meeting on Tuesday, May 9^th during the 2^nd session of SRT in the main gym.  Updated calendars will be passed out, expectations will be laid out and we will go over some important info regarding the summer.  Please plan to attend!

 

SPORTS SCORES:

 

IN SPORTS ACTION TODAY:

The girls JV and varsity tennis teams will host Fairfield at 4:30 p.m.

The boys JV and varsity baseball teams will host Warsaw at 5:15 p.m.

The boys varsity track and field team will compete in the Kelly Relays at 5:30 p.m.

The girls JV and varsity softball teams will compete at Warsaw at 5:30 p.m.

The unified track and field team will host the Goshen Invite at 5:30 p.m.

On Saturday:

The boys JV golf team will compete in the Warsaw Invitational at 8:00 a.m.

The girls varsity track and field team will host the Goshen Relays at 9:00 a.m.

The girls JV tennis team will compete in the Warsaw Invitational at 9:00 a.m.

The boys JV and varsity baseball teams will host Westview.  Varsity plays at 10:00 a.m., followed by JV at 12:00 p.m.

The boys varsity golf team will compete in the Concord Invitational at Bent Oak starting at 1:00 p.m.

Go RedHawks!