GHS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2017                                

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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.

Seniors:  If you still need to order a cap and gown you can visit their web site at www.highschool.herffjones.com to place an order.  They will also be here on Thursday during the lunch periods.  Cap & Gown delivery day will be on May 2^nd during SRT.

GHS is offering an athletic physical exam night for GHS students TOMORROW from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the new urgent care center on Elkhart Rd.  All students interested MUST sign up for an appointment time in advance with Mrs. Schrock in the GHS athletic office and pay $20 in advance.  If you cannot pay the $20, please see Mr. Kissinger for scholarship opportunities.  This is a great opportunity to complete your physical exam for the 2017-18 school year.

This semester’s blood drive will be Friday, April 21^st and sign-ups are happening now in social studies classes.  See Mrs. Clark in room 2280 if you have any questions.

Seniors:  The Carol Rhinehart Scholarship is open to any student that is pursuing a college degree in the medical field (nursing, pharmacy, pre-med, etc).  It is due April 30^th and as of now, they haven’t received any applications from local schools.  They have $2500 to give away and no one to give it to!  Please stop in guidance, pick up an application and get it sent in if you plan on furthering your education in the medical field.

Attention Students and Staff:  Key Club is collecting travel-sized soap, shampoo and conditioner for families at Riley Hospital.  If you traveled over Spring Break and have leftover personal items, you may bring them to the guidance office THIS WEEK to be donated.

Elkah DeVoe has been identified by panels of creative professionals as one of the most talented young artists and writers in the nation.  This year, more than 330,000 works of art and writing were submitted.  Only the top .5% were recognized at the national gold medal level.  Elkah DeVoe won a Gold Medal in the Drawing & Illustration category which was titled “Resilient People.”  Her piece will be sent to New York City to be on display until the end of June.  She is the only gold medal student this year at GHS whose actual art work will be shipped to New York.  Her piece of art will be on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.  Congratulations Elkah!

The guidance office has received new scholarships.  Please stop in for application information!

• The Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarship
• The Student Education Assistance Award

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.

Seniors who still haven’t filed the FAFSA:  Indiana has announced that the state’s March 10^th FAFSA deadline will be extended until April 15^th this year!  The process for families became more complicated this year due to a glitch in the IRS retrieval tool.  Students and their families can now go back in to file the FAFSA if they have not done so, or go back in if the tax import tool did not work for them.  Take advantage of this second chance to possibly qualify for funds from the State and/or Federal government for college!  Don’t miss this new deadline!

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.

Please stop by the commons area (either by the cafeteria or outside the main office) during lunch if you are interested is speaking to the following:

• 4/12   Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department
• 4/19   Army National Guard
• 4/21   Ace’s Student Exchange Program

 

MEETINGS DURING SRT:

There will be a call meeting on the upper deck of the main gym for anyone interested in cheerleading TODAY during the 2^nd session of SRT.  If you are unable to make the meeting, please contact Coach Eckelbarger or Coach Sloan.

All girls interested in playing soccer next fall have a callout meeting TODAY during the 2^nd session of SRT in the teacher’s lounge by the cafeteria (room 4010).  If you cannot make the meeting please come see Coach Graber sometime today to pick up spring and summer information.

 

SPORTS SCORES:

The boys varsity baseball team improved to 5-0 with a 14-4 ten run rule victory over Mishawaka. Austin Cain improved to 2-0 on the mound throwing five innings, striking out two and walking none.  Chase Knoblock threw a scoreless inning of relief.  Offensively, Trenton Scott hit his 3^rd homer in of the year, Charlie Collins had three hits and four RBI’s and Jacob Haimes had three singles.  Chase Knoblock reached base in all four at bats with two HBP’s, a walk and a single.

The boys varsity golf team was led by Peyton Cripe who shot a 44.  The JV team was led by freshman Ben Schneider who fired a 53.

Mishawaka handed the boys JV baseball team their first loss of the season.  After falling behind 5-0, the RedHawks battled back to take an 8-7 lead heading into the 7^th inning, but the comeback ultimately fell short as the RedHawks gave up two runs in the last inning losing 9-8. The RedHawks offense was led by Eric Newell who had four hits and two RBIs.  Jack Immel had three doubles and two RBIs as well.  Joseph Good pitched five strong innings for the RedHawks in relief, but was handed the loss.

 

IN SPORTS ACTION TODAY:

The boys JV and varsity golf teams will compete at Maplecrest against Memorial, Lakeland and West Noble at 4:30 p.m.

The boys varsity baseball team will play at Jimtown at 5:00 p.m.

The boys JV baseball team will host Jimtown at 5:00 p.m.

The girls varsity softball team will host Bethany at 5:00 p.m.

The girls JV and varsity track and field teams will compete at Warsaw against Northridge and Warsaw at 5:30 p.m.

Go RedHawks!