GHS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR TUESDAY, MAY 24, 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 bus will leave @ 11:50 a.m. after the morning finals.  Seniors, your last day at EACC is Thursday.  You are expected to be at graduation rehearsal on Friday.  Juniors, your last day at EACC is Friday.  If you are a junior graduating early you need to be here for rehearsal.  On Friday, juniors will need to be here to catch the EACC bus by 11:50 a.m.

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 on Thursday, he will be in the commons outside the cafeteria for lunch on Friday 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.

Tomorrow from 7:00-8:00 a.m., physical exams will be administered in the GHS health services rooms.  This was intended for any softball/baseball players who were unable to attend the April event, but only two students have has signed up.  At this point, all students are welcome to see Mrs. Schrock in the athletic office TODAY if you would like to take advantage of this $20 physical exam opportunity.

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 Thursday.

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 on Friday 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 on Thursday 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. Tryout practices will be TOMORROW from 4:00-5:30 p.m.  The actual judged tryout will be Thursday at 6:00 p.m.  All practices and tryouts will be located in the warehouse.  If you have any questions please contact Coach Sloan or Coach Eckelbarger.

 

MEETINGS DURING SRT:

Anyone interested in playing volleyball next year needs to attend the call out meeting TODAY during the 2^nd session of SRT in Whiteman gym.  This is a mandatory meeting if you plan on playing.  Please see Coach West if you are unable to attend this meeting or email her at kwest@goshenschools.org.

There will be a call-out meeting TODAY for all boys interesting in playing tennis in the fall in Whiteman gym during the 2^nd session of SRT.  The meeting should not take long, and those who would like to go back to when the meeting is done will be given a pass.  Hope to see you there!

There will be a brief meeting in room 1450 for all those who signed up for IB or AP Art TODAY during the 2^nd session of SRT.  We will discuss your summer requirements.

 

SPORTS SCORES:

The girls varsity softball team lost in the first round of sectionals to Elkhart Memorial 6-1. Emily Castillo, the lone senior, had two hits for the RedHawks.

The boys varsity baseball team defeated 2A #9 ranked Bremen 10-0 in a run rule shortened five inning game.  Joey Peebles got the complete game win on the mound.  Offensively, Charlie Collins was 3-3 with a double, CJ Detweiler had two doubles and James Paetkau, Philip Wertz and Mike Pinarski all had a single and a double. The RedHawks finished the regular season with a 17-11 record and will take on Elkhart Memorial in the sectional at Penn tomorrow at 6:00 p.m.

 

IN SPORTS ACTION TODAY:

The boys baseball C team will host Wawasee at 5:00 p.m.

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

Good luck to all of you!