GHS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2016 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Graduation tickets can be picked up in the main office if you have not done so already. If you have graduation tickets that you will not be using please turn those in to the main office as soon as possible. 

Extra Graduation Tickets:  We are currently out of extra graduation tickets.  There is overflow seating available in the auditorium for those without tickets.  They will be able to sit in there and see a live feed of the graduation……and it’s air conditioned!

INFO FOR THIS WEEK:  The EACC and Merit bus will leave @ 11:50 a.m. after the morning finals.  Seniors, your last day at EACC is TODAY.  You are expected to be at graduation rehearsal tomorrow.  Juniors, your last day at EACC is tomorrow.  If you are a junior graduating early you need to be here for rehearsal.  Tomorrow, juniors will need to be here to catch the EACC bus by 11:50 a.m.

Class of 2016:  You are invited to the Baccalaureate Ceremony (a religious program) on Thursday, June 2^nd from 6-6:30 p.m. in the auditorium.  Line up in the cafeteria by 5:45 p.m.  Senior Awards Night (a program to recognize achievements in many areas) will follow at 7:00 p.m.  Line up in the cafeteria by 6:45 p.m.  Both of these events are optional and are open to seniors, your family and friends.  If you choose to attend, you MUST wear your cap and gown.

Seniors:  Thanks for all you have done to make GHS a great place over the past four years!  Mr. Kissinger will read your names at graduation.  The list he has may or may not have your middle name, it may or may not all the surnames you would like and, of course, is not sounded out phonetically for him.  For this reason, he will make himself available with the list several times this week for you to help him pronounce your name correctly.  He will be at the stairs by the weight room during lunch TODAY, he will be in the commons outside the cafeteria for lunch tomorrow and he will attend graduation practice briefly.  Please try to take care of this during one of the lunch periods if at all possible.  Thanks again for four really impressive years!

All current freshmen, sophomores and juniors interested in participating in a sport next school year will need a new physical exam for participation.  All physical paperwork can be picked up from the athletic office or found on line.  Please take care of this right away.

IHSAA Student-Athlete Tip of the Week:  In looking back at your classroom and sports performance this past school year, what have you learned about yourself?  Hopefully you tasted some success and learned from your mistakes.  But more importantly, I hope you have developed a work ethic and attitude that will benefit you going forward.  Eleven-time Grand Slam tennis champion Novak Djokovic admitted in Sports Illustrated that “there were days and times of my career when I went through a lot of doubt.”  So whether you are a graduating senior or just starting your high school experience, know there will be tough times and a lot of doubt.  No student-athlete is exempt!  Not even the most successful ones.

Help Wanted…..Foamcraft is looking for full time and summer help.  You must be at least 18 years old.  Starting wage is $10-$11/hour.  They are a foam fabricator looking for gluers, saw operators and material handlers and they will provide training.  1^st and 2^nd shifts are available.  Apply is person at 703 E. Kercher Rd. in Goshen between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Downtown Elkhart will host the 2016 Colors For Kids Family-Friendly Fun Run/Walk on June 18^th.  You can register online at www.ColorsForKids5k.org.

Follow @GHS_YB2016 on Twitter and direct message them your prom pictures if you want them featured in the 2015-2016 yearbook.

Seniors: The guidance office has just received the Goshen City Bar Association Scholarship.  Stop in to get application ASAP.  The deadline is TODAY.

Those students interested in traveling to Stratford, Ontario, Canada to the Stratford Theater Festival next fall should see Ms. Neeb in room 3190 or their English teacher for information.  A $125 deposit is due by the end of the school year.  Students travel by chartered bus to Canada and stay in a European style hotel in the middle of the great village of Stratford.  We see four or five plays, participate in a stage combat lesson, tour backstage facilities and talk to actors after a performance.  This is a great price on a spectacular international trip offered to GHS students.  Sign up soon!

Seniors: The guidance office has received a $1,000 Student Assistance Award—Essay Contest.  Stop in to pick up eligibility requirements.

Any student planning to participate in graduation must attend graduation marching practicing tomorrow from 2:15-3:35 p.m. in the main gym.  This is a mandatory rehearsal for all students participating in graduation.

All senior student-athletes who participated in a spring sport can stop by the commons area and see Mr. Kissinger during lunch TODAY for some ice cream and to write thank you notes.  Thank you for your hard work this season!

Seniors: If you need your final transcript sent to the college you are attending in the fall or have received any scholarships, please let Ms. Hollinger know in the guidance office.

Attention students who are interested in attending Merit summer school:  Enrollment continues for the Monday thru Thursday summer school session from June 6^th thru June 30^th.  Sessions are 8:00 a.m.-noon or 12:30-4:30 p.m.  You must attend every day until your class is completed.  The morning session is now full, but there is a waiting list.  Please meet with your guidance counselor to complete the online enrollment process.  An invoice for your payment of $50 will be emailed to you after you are registered.  Spots are filling up quickly, so don’t delay!

After hours homework help for any class is now available!  On Mondays and Wednesdays you can meet in the media center after school until 5:00 p.m.

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 Lucas Kauffman, Mr. Brubaker, Mr. Snyder in the choir office or from Mrs. Stealy in the main office. The paperwork should be turned in the first time you attend.

It is once again time for football and competition cheerleading tryouts. Judged tryouts will be TODAY at 6:00 p.m. in the warehouse.  If you have any questions please contact Coach Sloan or Coach Eckelbarger.

 

MEETINGS DURING SRT:

There will be a brief meeting for Stratford students traveling next year tomorrow during the 2^nd session of SRT in room 3190.  Please make every attempt to be present at this informational meeting.

 

SPORTS SCORES:

The boys varsity baseball team could not overcome, giving up a four spot in the 2^nd inning despite a great comeback in the 7^th inning.  Their final record is 17-12.

 

IN SPORTS ACTION TODAY:

The boys JV and varsity golf teams will host Jimtown and Westview at Maplecrest at 4:30 p.m.

The boys varsity track and field team will compete in regionals at Warsaw at 6:00 p.m.

Go RedHawks!