GHS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2016

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Wednesday, January 20^th is Honey’s Give Back Day! Please visit Honey’s and enjoy something sweet anytime that day, and 20% of what you spend will be donated to GHS. Coupons will be available in the main office and guidance.

Attention Seniors: GHS will be hosting a financial aid meeting in the auditorium on January 25^th @ 7:00 p.m.

REMINDER: The Snowball dance will be held on January 23^rd from 8:30-10:30 p.m. in Whiteman Gym. Tickets will be sold the week of the dance in the commons during lunch.

The guidance office has just received the Elnora Stickley Music Scholarship.  The deadline for submission is January 22^nd. Stop in and get an application ASAP.

The North Central Co-op Scholarship is now available in the guidance office for seniors pursuing a career in agriculture.  Pick up an application to view the outline of requirements.

Registration forms are now available for soccer intramurals! Stop by the athletic office to pick up a team or individual sign-up sheet. The cost is $8 and forms are due by Friday, January 22^nd to the athletic office. If you played volleyball intramurals, there is no cost (unless you want a new shirt, then the cost is $5.00). See Mrs. West or email kwest@goshenschools.org for more information or questions.

The Goshen Public Library doesn’t just lend books! They also offer FREE activities for young adults. Stop in on Thursdays after school from 4-6:00 p.m. to hang out, study, find an independent reading book, play a board game, color or just chillax at teen café! And, of course, we’ll also have hot chocolate and coffee. We have two NEW clubs starting this month. Manga Club meets first and third Wednesdays from 4-5:00 p.m. and Writing Club meets fourth Wednesdays from 4-6:00 p.m. in the teen area. Our regular monthly programming also begins again on Thursday, January 21^st with our Pages & Popcorn Club from 5:30-8:00 p.m. We’ll talk about the book Me and Earl and the Dying Girl and watch the movie. You can still sign up to get a free copy of the book. The Crafty Bandits will meet up on Monday, January 25^th from 4:30-6:30 p.m. where we’ll have snacks and learn some simple sewing by turning old sweaters into mittens. Finally, our regular programming will conclude this month with Nerd’s Night Out Fandom Freak Out Party. Bring your friends for tons of activities celebrating your favorite fandoms, plus pizza and prizes. To sign up or for more information about our programs, stop by the library or check out our GPL Teens webpage, Facebook or Twitter.

Super Mileage Club will meet on the following dates: February 9^th and 23^rd & March 8^th and 22^nd. Times are 7-8:15 a.m., and/or 3:45-5:30 p.m.

IHSAA Student-Athlete Tip of the Week: After 12 seasons and winning 2 Super Bowls, New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin retired last week. His outgoing speech to the media was how deeply he felt about the importance of fostering team chemistry. Regardless of what sport you play or at what level you are participating, this quote about team and unity will apply to you. “My contention is there is a higher ground, a greater purpose. That purpose is team, it is the team concept. Winning, losing, playing hard, playing well, doing it for each other, winning the right way. That’s what motivates and inspires us. Championships are won by teams who love one another, who love and respect one another, who play for and support one another.”

The next open play for boys soccer is tomorrow from 8:00-9:30 p.m. in the main gym. This is open to any student. In order to be able to play, you must have a physical on file in the athletic office.

The GHS Student Athletic Council wants to encourage all GHS students to attend fan appreciation nights for varsity winter sports.  At each of these events, those GHS students present during the contest will receive two free slices of pizza for their support.  Here are the dates for winter fan appreciation nights coming up:

• Girls basketball – Thursday, January 14^th (halftime)
• Wrestling – Saturday, January 16^th (before finals)
• Swimming/Diving – Tuesday, January 19^th (after diving and at the NEW GMS POOL!)

Are you interested in finding out more about the opportunities at the Elkhart Area Career Center?  They will be here on Thursday, January 21^st to explain the programs they have and answer your questions during the 1^st session of SRT in the auditorium.  Not sure what programs they have?  Check out the Bulletin of courses on line for a listing of the classes.  Many news classes have been added, including Veterinary Tech and Crime Scene Investigation.  All sophomores and juniors are welcome to attend.

MEETINGS DURING SRT:

Stay In Bounds Ambassadors will meet tomorrow in the main gym during the 2^nd session of SRT to plan for their January visit to 4^th grade classes.

The boys track callout meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 26^th during the 2^nd session of SRT in the main gym.  Those interested should attend or see Coach Clark in room 1100 if you have any questions.

SPORTS SCORES:

The girls C basketball team won 33-18 against Angola in the first round of the Westview Tournament on Saturday. Leading scorers for the Lady RedHawks were Kasey Rodriguez and Zyanya Ponce with five points, Madison Rittenhouse with seven points and Courtney Sloop with 11 points.

Goshen lost 20-47 on Saturday against Westview in the championship game of the Westview Tournament. Leading scorers for the Lady RedHawks were Courtney Sloop and Lupita Salazar with four points and Zyanya Ponce with seven points.

The Goshen wrestling team defeated Wawasee 43-25. Winning by pin for the RedHawks were Fernando Flores, Ricky Flores and Jose Montanez.

IN SPORTS ACTION TODAY:

(No events scheduled)