Published: September 29, 2007 10:24 pm      

School Happenings for 9-30-07

HIGH SCHOOL

• Drama Club — The, as yet unnamed, Elkhart High School Drama club will have its first organizational meeting at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in the Elkhart Auditorium. The only requirement for membership is an interest theatre arts. Contact Mr. Quisenberry in room 308 on the EMS campus if you have any questions.

• Senior Student of the Month — Senior Student of the Month is Bryan Franklin, son of Joel and Sandra Franklin. In his free time he likes to chill with friends and his youth group, watch movies, or read his Bible. His special interests are football, working out, and playing the guitar. Bryan helps out in the community by preaching at his church when his church band plays, and he is very active with his youth group’s missionary work. Bryan’s extracurricular activities include Elkhart football, President of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and National Honor Society. Bryan’s future goals are to attend college and possibly pursue the career of becoming a lawyer. His favorite thing about Elkhart ISD is its small size and many Christian teachers and coaches.

Teacher comments:

Mrs. Stowe: "Bryan was a pleasure to have in my Foods class last year. Bryan had a good attitude about trying new foods which I appreciated. He was always ready to participate in any activity I assigned. Great young man."

Mrs. Marlowe: "Bryan is a very mature young man. He has a great out look on life. I'm glad I got to know Bryan last year in my Art 1 Class. I already miss him. "

Coach Gould: "Bryan exhibits superior leadership in the classroom and on the field of play. He leads not only by example, but in every aspect of his life. In my Senior Government class he consistently turns in work above and beyond my expectations for assignments. On the field of play he exerts the definition of "total effort" sometimes exhausting himself beyond tolerable standards of other athletes. In other words he leaves it all on the field and never quits. Furthermore, he has been elected to serve as the 07-08 FCA President, where I am sure from our conversations he will "excel still more.” Mr. Franklin embodies the ideal student-athlete and I am proud to nominate him as the E.H.S. student of the month."

Mrs. Coppedge: "Bryan is a very mature young man with such a wonderful attitude. He was a pleasure to teach."

• Junior Student of the Month — Junior Student of the Month is Angela Montgomery, daughter of Robert and Helen Montgomery. In her free time she likes to read, play video games, and get on the Internet. She has a special talent for cheering people up and making them laugh. Montgomery is active in the community by serving as the secretary for her youth group at church. Her extracurricular activities include: Spanish Club, Debate, Math Team, UIL, NHS, Student Council, Band, Interact, Literacy Criticism, and Computer Science Team. Her future goals are to first become an RN, and then go on to become an anesthesiologist. Her favorite things about Elkhart ISD are the people and the way they treat others. She also appreciates the great learning environment. She loves a good challenge and works best under stress.

Teacher comments:

Mrs. Coppedge: "Angela is a conscientious student and is always a pleasure to have in class. She is always cheerful and helpful to others."

Mrs. Moon: "Angela Montgomery is a delightful student. She has definitely been an asset in her Spanish class. She studies and retains information well and puts her humor into the classroom activities. Her attitude reflects her grades: outstanding! "

Mr. Canaday: "Angela Montgomery is a leader and a quality member of the band. She always has a great attitude and gives 100% effort in everything she does. Angela works hard and does a very good job."

Mrs. Absalom: "Angela's one of those students who makes you remember why you teach. She's bright and funny and always eager to learn — a real pleasure."

• Sophomore Student of the Month — Sophomore Student of the Month is Anna Blackmon, daughter of Mark and Barbara Blackmon. In her free time she likes to read, sleep, and eat. Her special talents are playing tennis and the piano and cooking. Blackmon is a very active member of her church. Her extracurricular activities include Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Art Honor Society, and UIL Writing. She plans to attend college after high school graduation. The thing she likes most about Elkhart ISD is the half time show at the football games. She also says, "I make some mean brownie cupcakes!"

Teacher comments:

Mrs. Marlowe: "Anna is one of my most dependable and self-reliant students. She is amazing and fun to be around. I'm glad I have her in my Art 2 class this year."

Mrs. Absalom: "Anna is a quiet student, but when she does speak up, she has something worthy to add to discussion."

• Freshman Student of the Month — Freshman Student of the Month is Barbara Lund, daughter of Craig and Beth Lund. In her free time she likes to sleep, eat, hang out with friends, read, and listen to music. Her special interests are playing the piano and tennis, as well as drawing. Barbara helps her community by participating in various events with her church and the Interact Club. Her extracurricular activities include: Band, Volleyball, Tennis, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Barbara was chosen as the NJHS President last year. Her future goal is to attend a good college. She likes that Elkhart is a small school and loves the band. Barbara also is a member of the drum line in the Big Red Band.

Teacher comments:

Mrs. Moon: "Barbara Lund has been wonderful in her Spanish 1 class. She shows great interest in learning about a different culture and language. She has shown responsibility in the class by taking care of work while being in the athletics program."

Mrs. Nichols: "Barbara Lund has set the bar high for her fellow classmates and has been an inspiration to us."

Mr. Canaday: "Barbara Lund is a very hardworking, talented band student. She goes the extra mile to improve her playing skills and she is a very dedicated member of the band. Barbara is a pleasure to teach because of her great attitude."



MIDDLE SCHOOL

• First Six Weeks Report Card Pick Up — The first six weeks of the school year is almost behind us. The dates for the first report card pick up are as follows: sixth grade, Oct. 9; seventh grade, Oct. 10; and eighth grade, Oct. 11.

Teachers will be available in the library from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on the assigned dates to pass out report cards and conference with parents. No appointment is necessary. If parents are unable to pick up their child’s report card, it will be send home on Oct. 11.

• Cross Country — On Sept. 22, the middle school girls and boys ran in Palestine. They all did an exceptional job. There were 72 middle school girls and Liz Fargo got 9th place with a time of 14:19. Jayme Irvin got 23rd with the time of 15:35, Tiffany Claborn got 35th with the time of 16.23 and Breeanna Walker got 38th with the time of 16.40. The girls did a great job. The middle school boys got an overall 2nd place for the team. There were 55 boys that ran in the meet. Haden Gray got 17th with a 13.30, Jacob Cheatham got 21st with a 13.56, Braxton Pew got 27th with a 14.35, Michael Reed got 28th with a 14.43 and Lucas Boykin got 31st with a time of 15.00. The rest of the team did great also they consist of Jon Michael Gordon, Cade Allen, Justin Kennedy,

Tyler Mason and Dustin Boren. Each week the boys and girls times are getting better and better.

• Volleyball — The seventh and eighth grade "A" team volleyballers travelled to Teague Monday night for a dual with Leon and Teague. Both teams fell to Leon in two games but bounced back to defeat Teague in two games. They traveled to Centerville for an "A" team tournament on Saturday.

• Student Council Officers and Representatives Elected — Congratulations to the 2007-2008 Elkhart Middle School Officers and Class Representatives who were elected by their peers last Friday. Running unopposed for president was Braxton Pew. Also, unopposed in the election for Vice President was 8th Grader Rudy Rosas. Seventh grader Jordan White was elected as Secretary/Treasurer. The following students were elected as class representatives: 6th Grade: Catie Bridges, Jordan Ives, and Anna Clark; 7th Grade: Jenna Neel, Luke Trim, and Stormy Fountain; 8th Grade: Trent Douglas, Tyler Tutt, and Justin Kennedy.

• Drama News — The, as yet unnamed, Elkhart High School Drama club will have its first organizational meeting at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in the Elkhart Auditorium. The only requirement for membership is an interest theatre arts. Please feel free to contact Mr. Quisenberry in room 308 on the EMS campus if you have any questions. The Middle School Drama Club will have its first organizational meeting during activity period on Tuesday in the auditorium as well.

• One-Act Play Try-out Results —The results of the try-outs for the Elkhart Middle School's U.I.L. One Act Play, “Alice in Wonderland” will be announced Monday.

• Important Dates — Friday, last day of the first six weeks; Oct. 9, sixth-grade teacher conference/report card pickup; Oct. 10, seventh-grade teacher conference/report card pickup; Oct. 11, eighth-grade teacher conference/report card pickup.



ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

• Student of the Month — Student of the month is Courtney Cheatham, a fifth-grade student in Mrs. O'Neal's class. She is the daughter of Paul and Cathy Cheatham and has two brothers, Jacob and Luke. She was chosen not only because she excels academically, but because she is positive example for others and is well liked by teachers and peers as well. Courtney loves to read and is a self motivated student who works very hard to achieve her goals.

She has applied to work in several Elktown businesses this year and will be an asset to any of them. Cheatham has several extra curricular activities that she participates in such as playing competitive soccer and softball and taking piano lessons. She enjoys running track with her Dad and going to Six Flags and water parks.

She is a big animal lover which is why she has three dogs and three cats. She is an Aggie fan and plans on attending A&M some day to become a vet.

• Reminders — The elementary campus is still collecting various for our school — soup labels, Box Tops for Education, ink jet and laser jet cartridges, and Pure Water labels. These help buy needed supplies and PE equipment our school.

• Dates to Remember — Tuesday, Head Start parent meeting at 6 p.m.; Friday, G.T. field trip to Waco; Oct. 8-12, Fire Prevention Week; Oct. 11, report cards; Oct. 19, homecoming, wear red and blue, parade at 1 p.m.; Oct. 20, fall festival from 4 to 7 p.m.; Oct. 22-26, Red Ribbon Week; Oct. 26, progress reports; Oct. 30, elementary school fall pictures; Oct. 31, elementary Dress Up Day, say “Boo” to drugs and Student of the Month Lunch.