GHS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Reminder: School picture retakes are on Friday. If you missed the original date for pictures you are required to get your pictures taken this day as well.

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, Lucas Kauffman, or in the main office. The paperwork should be turned in the first time you attend.

Line 1, 2 and 3 in the cafeteria will now be cashless.  This means you will need money on your account to purchase food in that line.  You will be able to deposit money in the mornings or online at myschoolbucks.com. This is a free service.

All GHS students and especially GHS student-athletes not in a fall sport are encouraged to take place in off-season workouts.  In addition to open fields/open gyms that your head coaches may be offering, the GHS athletic department is offering sports performance, under the supervision and expertise of Mr. Jim Whittaker, every Monday and Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. All students are welcome but you must have a current physical exam on file in the athletic office as well as the state mandated concussion and cardiac arrest awareness form. The first session will be today and you should meet at the track!  Excellence vs. Excuses, who is winning?

Rule the Road  This is a free teen driving event complete with a road course with instructors and a pizza lunch on October 10^th (note the date change) from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Dept.  This is open to students with a learner’s permit, or in their first year of having their license.  You can pick up a form packet in the main office which must be turned in to Mrs. Stealy with a copy of your learner’s permit or driver’s license by September 28^th.

The volleyball team will be having Hacienda night on Monday. A percentage of their sales will go to the volleyball team for each ticket that has a coupon with it. You can also purchase gift cards to support the team.  Stock up now on your gift cards for Christmas and birthdays! If you are unable to attend on the 14^th and would like to purchase a gift card, stop by the athletic office and see Mrs. West or email her at kwest@goshenschools.org. Coupons for this event can be found at the Welcome Center, in the athletic office or by asking any volleyball player. Come enjoy a night out at Hacienda and support our volleyball team!

Boys and girls bowling practice/try-outs will start on Monday, September 14^th and Wednesday, September 16^th at 4:00 p.m. Please contact Maple City Bowl at 533-8564 for more information. If you like to bowl come and tryout at no cost to you. Any skill level will be considered.

Jostens representatives will be here on Thursday, September 17^th during SRT to take senior orders for cap/gown/tassel units and graduation products in the main gym.  A $75 deposit is required.  Announcement packets are available in the main office or check out all Jostens products at jostens.com.

On Tuesday, October 6^th the GHS and Bethany Christian Volleyball teams will be working together in order to raise funds for Breast Cancer research. The annual Spike Out Cancer event will be held at GHS with the JV game beginning at 5:30 p.m. T-shirts for this event will be $12 and can be purchased by picking up an order form in the athletic office or by printing it off the volleyball website at volleyball.goshenschools.org. You can fill out this form and return it with payment to Kelsey West in the athletic office. Order forms and payment must be returned no later than Friday, September 18^th. You may still purchase a t-shirt even if you are unable to attend the game! All proceeds from ticket, t-shirt and silent auction sales will be donated to the Heart String Sisters Organization here in Goshen to support women in our community. Please come out and support our teams as we fight Breast Cancer!

IHSAA Student-Athlete Tip of the Week: The start of a new school year is usually fun and exciting. There’s nothing like a fresh start! How do you keep that excitement brewing? Here are a few suggestions: Keep up with your studies and make a habit of not falling behind. Eat healthy. Get plenty of rest/sleep. If you are presently involved in a sport, be engaged in the team and pay close attention to all the details it takes to become a contributor whether you start or not. The first grading period will be here before you know it. Make that your top priority!

Herff Jones will be here again on Friday in the commons during lunch for class ring orders.

If you need an opportunity to earn extra credits or make-up credits, see your counselor to sign up for Merit on The Move that starts on September 16^th after school in the Apex Lab. Space is limited, so talk with your counselor soon!

 

MEETINGS DURING SRT:

The Human Rights/Stop Human Trafficking Club will meet on Tuesday during the 2^nd session of SRT in room 2350.  The group’s goal this year is to have students interested in stopping modern slavery to meet, educate themselves and engage in activities to increase local awareness.

 

SPORTS SCORES:

The boys JV soccer team lost to Concord 2-1. Concord scored two first half goals and did enough the second half to hold off Goshen and get the victory. Goshen’s goal scorer was Adolfo Villegas.

The boys varsity soccer team scored first and Concord equalized late in the first half. The second half saw Goshen controlling possession, but Concord still being dangerous at times. The game ended 1 to 1. Goshen’s goal scorer was Alex Martinez. There were no assists for either team. Shots were seven for Goshen and six for Concord. Corners were four for Goshen and three for Concord.

The girls cross country team split wins last night losing to Northridge and defeating Plymouth. Nora Rangel was Goshen’s top runner placing 5^th followed by Ariana Perez Diener 6^th, Annelise Wiebe 10^th, Kirsten Graves 13^th, Jacque Fernandez 15^th, Paola Rangel 17^th and Elena Meyer-Riemer 20^th.

The Boys cross country team split wins, losing to Northridge and beating Plymouth. Juan Perez was Goshen’s top finisher placing 2nd, Jason Barahona 7th, Erik Villegas 14th, Felix Perez Diener 15th, Zach Oyer 18th, Irving Suarez 19th and Brian Crain 20th. The boy’s next meet is Thursday against Bremen and John Glenn.

The boys cross country team split wins, losing to Northridge and beating Plymouth. Juan Perez was Goshen’s top finisher placing 2^nd, Jason Barahona 7^th, Erik Villegas 14^th, Felix Perez Diener 15^th, Zach Oyer 18^th, Irving Suarez 19^th and Brian Crain 20^th.

The girls C volleyball team lost to Elkhart Memorial 0-2.

The girls JV volleyball team defeated Elkhart Memorial 2-0.

The girls varsity volleyball team lost to Elkhart Memorial 0-3.

The boys tennis match against Wawasee was suspended by rain prior to its completion. Both varsity and JV team matches are decided, with Goshen sweeping all courts. The 3 singles match featuring Hugh Birky will conclude on Friday at 4:30 p.m.

 

IN SPORTS ACTION TODAY:

(No events scheduled)