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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FEBRUARY15, 2012

 From the Counseling Office:

-Seniors who still plan to apply to Blue Ridge as a first choice or as your backup for nextfall, please check in with Mrs. Wood in the school counseling office.

-If you have not brought in your permission slip to attend the Historically Black College and University Festival this Saturday please return it by tomorrow to guidance or you will not be able to attend. If you have lost your form or did not receive one you may stop by guidance and pick one up.

-Scholarship opportunity for all grade levels based on community service.   See your counselor and ask to be nominated for the Kohl’s Cares Scholarship.   Top winners can receive $10,000.   See your counselor by Feb. 29.

-Students if you have completed the 9th grade and are 14 1/2 years of age there is an exciting opportunity to explore health careers while volunteering your time and talents at Augusta Health this summer.  It is an excellent way to obtain work experience, a job reference and be able to use it as an extracurricular activity on your college application.  If interested please stop by the Counseling office to pickup an Application today.  Application Deadline is April 27, 2012.

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Will the following students please see Mrs. Johnson in themain office? 

Vinnie Armpriester, Alexis Belcher, Cassandra Brooks, Kourtney Campbell, Samantha Day, DeSean Dillard, Nicholas Duncan

-The deadline to complete Friday Night School for 1st Semester attendance appeals is Friday, March 2nd.  Remember, you can serve FNS or you can schedule time with a teacher to make up your time.

-Band, Concert Choir, and Mixed Chorus pictures taken on Thursday beginning at 1:00.

-TheCreative Writing Club will meet this Thursday. Room 335. Please bring a piece of writing to share!

-Attention all students planning to try out or participate in a spring sport: All athletes and a parent must attend a MANDATORY concussion education sessionon Thursday, February 16th at 6pm in the WHS auditorium. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLETO TRY OUT OR PARTICIPATE IF YOU DO NOT ATTEND or make arrangements with Ms. Nelson. If an athlete (or their parent) has already attended a session for afall or winter sport they DO NOT have to attend this one.

-Bring yourself one step closer to Costa Rica on Thursday. “Passport:  Costa Rica” will show your parents pictures that you will take, rain forests that you will help preserve, and a part of the world that will stay with you a lifetime.  Invitations have been issued.  Costa Rica awaits.  That’s “Passport:  Costa Rica” with you and your parents in Ms. Henriksen’s room 309 at 5:30 Thursday.

-Attention Seniors:  your graduation products and cap and gowns will be delivered on Thursday, March 8th.  The Jostens’ reps will be here during lunch to deliver your items.  If you still have a balance due, only cash or money orders will be accepted.  Sorry, no personal checks.  All seniors are expected to pick up their items on this day.

-No JV Boys Soccer practice. Be at tryouts on Monday at Ridgeview Park from 2:00 – 4:30.  The rest of the week will be at the park from 3:45 to 5:30.

This week at LGU:

LGU begins at 3:15 in the library and then students may choose an activity

Wednesday: At 3:30 Math help with Mrs. Gross and Making a Web Server with Dr. Barker.

Thursday: At 3:30 homework assistance.  Also at 3:30:  Watch the movie “Breaking Dawn” and students interested in attending the Historically Black College and University Festival this weekend will meet with Dr. Bryson.

Waynesboro Activities andAthletics

Wednesday, February 15: 8:00    BBB @ Spotswood

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FEBRUARY 14, 2012

 From the Counseling Office:

-Seniors who still plan to apply to Blue Ridge as a first choice or as your backup for nextfall, please check in with Mrs. Wood in the school counseling office.

-Reminder to Governor School STEM applicants: Science assessment is 4th block on Tuesday, Feb. 14, in Mrs. Gauthier-Martin’sroom.

-Scholarship opportunity for all grade levels based on community service.   See your counselor and ask to be nominated for the Kohl’s Cares Scholarship.   Top winners can receive $10,000.   See your counselor by Feb. 29.

-Students: if you have completed the 9th grade andare 14-1/2 years of age, there is an exciting opportunity to explore health careers while volunteering your time and talents at Augusta Health this summer.  It is an excellent way to obtain work experience, a job reference and be able to use it as an extracurricular activity on your college application.  If interested please stop by the counseling office to pickup an Application today.  Application Deadline is April 27, 2012.

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-Quiz bowl team members should meet in Mr. Tyler’s room for a few minutes immediately after school today.

-Attention Beta Club Members: There will be a meeting Tuesday after school in Mr. Krzastek’s room. See you there!

-Any WHS athletes interested in helping survive their sports season injury free should plan to attend a 1 hour session with Select Physical Therapy on Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 3:30 in the cafeteria.  This informational session will provide you feedback on proper stretching and exercises to prevent sports-related injuries.  Door prizes will be drawn for those attending.

-Attention all students planning to try out or participate in a spring sport: All athletes and a parent must attend a MANDATORY concussion education session on Thursday, February 16th at 6pm in the WHS auditorium. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TRY OUT OR PARTICIPATE IF YOU DO NOT ATTEND or make arrangements with Ms. Nelson. If an athlete (or their parent) has already attended a session for a fall or winter sport they DO NOT have to attend this one.

-Canyou imagine yourself as an international traveler?  “Passport:  Costa Rica” meets this Thursday at 5:30 with Ms. Henriksen in room 309.  Invitations have been issued.  Come see how this could be you.  Again: “Passport:  Costa  Rica” on Thursday!

-Attention Seniors:  your graduation products and caps and gowns will be delivered on Thursday, March 8th.  The Jostens’ reps will be here during lunch to deliver your items.  If you still have a balance due, only cash or money orders will be accepted.  Sorry, no personal checks.  All seniors are expected to pick up their items on this day.

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This week at LGU:  LGU begins at 3:15 in the library and then students may choose an activity

Tuesday:  At 3:30 Math help with Mrs. Biggs and students interested in attending the Historically Black College and University Festival this weekend will meet.  At 4:00 students can learn about choosing who to date with Mrs. Donnelly

Wednesday: At 3:30 Math help with Mrs. Gross and Making a Web Server with Mr. Barker

Thursday: At 3:30 homework assistance.  Also at 3:30:  Watch the movie “Breaking Dawn” and students interested in attending the Historically Black College and University Festivalthis weekend will meet

Waynesboro Activities and Athletics

Wednesday, February 15:  8 pm  BBB @ Spotswood

 By Calen Dexter , Reporter              

Sophomore Chevez Harvey has been playing basketball since he was a toddler, and has loved it all along.

“Basketball isn’t something you can just pick up and do, you have to work really hard,” said Harvey.  

Harvey played junior varsity last year and started for the team. Now he is on varsity and he doesn’t start.

“It’s different, going from a starting player to sitting the bench most of the game “said Harvey. “I’m only a sophomore, I’ll get my chance”. “Also being a sophomore I can build team chemistry with my fellow underclassmen”.

The giants have a total of five seniors on their team this year.

“There are advantages and disadvantages to having lots of seniors on our team,” said Harvey. One of the advantages is that all of them have played together for awhile and they know how to win games and one of the disadvantages are that they have more experience than you do so they start and you don’t”.

“I think the longer I play the better I’ll get,” said Harvey.

“Harvey will eventually be a really good basketball player, he just needs to keep improving,” said head basketball coach C Jay Dewitt.

By Calen Dexter, Reporter

Exam time, time to cram all that information into your head! Or not?

Sophomore Ana Sotelo prepares for her exam.

 “I don’t think you have to study for exams,” said junior Dillon Herron. “Your teachers should teach you all that you need to know.”

 While some students cram, others don’t.

 “I think it’s a personal preference,” said Herron.

 For some students, they don’t even have to come to take their exam!

 “I think if you are exempt you deserve it. You have to have an A average and miss less than three days. That is pretty hard,” said sophomore J.c. Nodine.

 What do teachers recommend? According to government teacher Mr. Tim Dennis, exams give students a chance to show their knowledge. They also let the teacher know if their teaching really helped the students pass. 

 “I also believe that exams prepare you for college because in college exams are a regular thing,” said Dennis.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FEBRUARY 2, 2012

From the Counseling Office:

-Rising seniors who are interested in the Tech Prep program at BRCC need to pick up an application now from the counseling office.  Students in this program take 12 college credit hours at BRCC, getting a head start on their associate’s degree.  Deadline is Feb. 6.

LGU will be meeting TODAY

   –Thursday: Homework assistance and digital photography with Mrs. Ford.

Congratulations to the WHS forensics team for their 2nd place finish last night at the District Tournament.  Great job, guys. Your coach is proud!!! Special congratulations to the following:

Holly Reid-4th place Dramatic Interpretation

Victoria Piper-3rd place storytelling

Scarlette Harris-2nd place extemporaneous speaking

Gwynne Wood-2nd place poetry

Victoria O’Leary-2nd place humorous interpretation

Joe Bryant-1st place storytelling

Taylor Hines and Grayson Hamilton-1st place Humorous Duo

Emma Parolisi and Max Hamlyn–3rd Place Serious Duo

Any students who think they might be interested in taking journalism next year (working on GiantWord.com) are invited to find out more TODAY after school in Room 241.  Bring your questions; we’ll have answers and refreshments!  All are welcome.

The Dubstep Rave dance will beon Saturday, February 4 from 8pm – 11pm. The cost is $5 and tickets are available in advance.  You may purchase the tickets during luncheson February 2 and 3.  The dance is opento all WHS students and their dates.  KC students are not allowed.

If you plan to bring a date fromanother high school to the dance, please stop by the Main Office or the Activities Office to pick up the form that is required to be completed by yourdate’s principal.  If you have questions, stop by the Activities Office.

Have you ever wanted to show off your acting talent and be a part of a production?  Well here’s your chance!  On February 7th and 8th auditions for “A Night of One-Acts” takes place right after school in the auditorium.  Students will audition for all three of the student directed one acts. See Mrs. Truslow in room 270 for any other questions.

Waynesboro Activities and Athletics

Thursday, February 2

3:15    LGU

Friday, February 3

3:00    Swim – Region Meet @ JMU

5:30    GBB (H) vs. Fort Defiance (Senior Night)

5:30    BBB @ Fort Defiance

Saturday, February 4

10:00  Wrestling – District Tournament @ Turner Ashby

10:00  Indoor Track @ Fort Defiance

2:00    Swim – Region Meet @ JMU

3:00    BBB vs. Patrick Henry @ Salem Civic Center

8:00    Winter Dance

Hell week has begun for Concert Choir. Hell week is a week
spent practicing for an upcoming show. They are going to have long practices till Thursday, October 27. The Concert Choir will perform October 29 and 30.

Hell week is long and stressful for the choir students.

“It’s very stressful. Most of my time is spent at school,” says senior Curtis Handy.

“You get really tired,” sophomore April Harris said.

Not only does concert choir spend a lot of time practicing at school, but they spend extra time practicing at home also.

Harris says, “I sing scales and practice at home to memorize songs.

They practice 6-10 hours every day. At practices Concert Choir does run-throughs of the show. Their show is in parts. This year they have a contribute to Michael Jackson. As a tribute they will be dancing and singing. Just those hours are spent at school. Extra hours are put in outside of school. Even though they practice so much they don’t let it get in the way of school work.

“Practicing so much only gets in the way if I let it,” said Handy, “It takes time management.”

There are a lot of mixed feelings about the show for the choir students. It’s a lot of pressure.

Harris says, “I feel really good about the show because we have been practicing a lot for it.”

“I’m really excited. I think it’s going to be good,” says sophomore Gwynne Wood. “We’ve improved since August.”

“I’m very nervous, because I’ve never performed in front of an audience,” says Handy.

Choir students are practicing hard for this weekend’s shows. They’ll be more than ready.