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Kellie McClelland, NAHS School Reporter

What’s happening New Albany? I hope all of you have had a good week so far. Here are some updates that I would like to share with you. Yearbooks will be on sale March 1- March 12. They will not be sold after March 12! There will be no extras ordered. Price is $55. See Mrs. Shandi Foster for more information or if you are interested. Juniors, your money for Prom fundraiser is due Thursday, March 25th. Please turn in all Chances and money by the due date to Ms. Criddle or Ms. Lori in the office. The Anchor Club is accepting any monetary donations to help New Haven School. Please see Mrs. Crain. There are still spaces available on the March 2011 Spain trip.  Please see Miss Minnick by March 31st for information.

The Beauty Review will be April 17th at 7:00. There will be a Most Handsome competition this year also! Exciting! Students may pick up a sign up sheet in the office. There is a $25.00 registration fee by April 2nd to participate. See Mrs. Foster for details. NAACP scholarship applications can be picked up in the office or the counselor’s office. Due date is March 12th. Seniors: Balfour will be here to hand out announcements and other orders on March 25th. Have your balance ready on that day. ACT Test Prep Workshop will be Saturday, April 3, 2010 from 8:30 - 12:30 at the New Albany High School Media Center- $10.00 Registration Fee. Turn in form to Mrs. Criddle. Deadline is April 1st at 12:00, forms are available in the high school office.

Upcoming events for this week include: March 10 – State Band Festival (Symphonic) – Pearl, March 11 – State Band Festival (Wind Ensemble) – Pearl, NA Golf @ Starkville CC, NA Tennis vs Tupelo, March 12-NA Softball @ Shannon – 5:00, NA Baseball vs Ripley – 5:00, March 13 -21 – Spring Break.

We will begin practicing for state tests this week, the schedule is as follows: March   9 – Biology I, March 10 – English, March 11 – Algebra I, March 12 – U. S. History. Good luck to everyone, these tests are very important! Congratulations to the following NAHS Gifted Art students whose work placed in the 2010 NEMCC High School Art Competition. Katie Luna won third place in color drawing, Morgan Frain and Bobbie Rogers both won an honorable mention in painting. Students from the Culinary Arts class at the School of Career and Technical Education participated in the First Annual ProStart Invitational Competition in Jackson, Mississippi along with 14 other teams from 12 schools in Mississippi It was and honor and a valuable experience for all students that participated. Judges were certified chefs, restaurant owners, Culinary School Instructors from Mississippi and Tennessee Culinary Institute and from the National Restaurant Association. 

The Girl's Power-lifting team competed on Friday, March 5th at the North State Power-lifting Meet in Lexington, MS.  The team includes: Nicki Abrams, Emily Carol Alef, Jamie Coltharp, Meghan Davis, Jessica Driver, Terrianna Driver, T’Airra Ferrell, Lindsey Foley, Sarah Manning, Kenya Mosley, Tomeia Potts, Markia Potts, Martia Potts, Hannah Prater. The team finished 4th and qualified 6 young ladies to participate in the State Meet on April 16th and 17th. Placing were:  Emily Carol Alef- 3rd Place, Sarah Manning- 2nd Place, Martia Potts- 2nd Place, Lindsey Foley- 3rd Place, Markia Potts- 3rd Place, and Meghan Davis- 3rd Place. Congratulations girls! Several of the boys powerlifting team will also advance to state. They include: Reggie Webb, 3rd, Zach Hand, 3rd, Shawn Smith 3rd, Luke Foley, 3rd and Trent Fryer, 3rd. This is the first time in our school history that the boys have made it to state. Good luck!

Good luck to Ms. April Voyles and the following students who will be competing at HOSA competition on Monday, March 8-Wednesday March 10 in Jackson: Latisha Kimmons, Tyiah Clay, Bradley Aderholt, Dancia Gray, and Hannah Freeman. Our Lady Dawgs’ amazing season, 32-1, ended this past weekend in Jackson against Raymond. They all played really hard and we are very proud of the girls! Please let them know what a great job they did. I know we are all very ready for next season.

Check out the school website www.nahighschool.com for new videos posted by the journalism class. The 2010 Competition video recently posted was submitted to the Mississippi Scholastic Press Association for critique and judging. It was edited by Callie Creekmore, senior video editor and features highlights of the school year so far. We will also be posting a new video that features highlights of the Lady Dawgs North Half and State games with lots of appearances from special guests. Thank you! I hope everyone has a great, safe week.

NAHS School News

Kellie McClelland, NAHS School Reporter

Salutations everyone! I hope all has been well since I last updated you all. I'm sure you've all heard about the Lady Dawgs basketball team is going to Jackson on Monday, March 1st. It would be so great if you could come out and support their way to victory for state!

Baseball season is here! NAHS home baseball games will be held on March 2 and 5. NAHS golf team will be playing at Pontotoc on March 4. Then on the 5th, New Albany, along with West Union, Ingomar, Myrtle, and Corinth, will play at Oaks Country Club. NAHS tennis will be playing at Alcorn on the 5th as well. NAHS softball will have a tournament in Tupelo on the 6th.

Senorita Minnick needs everyone going on the Spain trip the following message: "We have recently changed the itinerary of the Spain trip to an 8-day tour of Barcelona and Madrid. Here are some new details: Take a guided tour of Barcelona and see the famous Las Ramblas area and Montjuic Hill (site of 1992 Olympics).Visit architectural highlights of Barcelona designed by the famous Spanish architect Gaudí, including Parque Guell, Casa Milá, and the unfinished "La Sagrada Familia." Attend a pottery workshop and make a souvenir to take home. Explore the Royal Palace in Madrid. Attend a flamenco dance lesson followed by a traditional performance. Visit the Prado Museum and see famous works by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, and others."

The following students had artwork submitted to the NECC High School Art Competition: Bobbie Rogers, Kaitlyn Cochran, Summer Sanderson, Cecilia Lemus, Lauren Teague, McKinley Ranager, Maegan Trexler, Katie Luna, Meagan Cobb, Morgan Frain, Matthew Stacy and Sonny Harrison. Congratulations and good luck to you in the competition!

The NAHS Chorus groups received all superiors in recent district competition, all of the groups will continue to state competition next. Congratulations to all of you!

The Anchor Club is accepting any monetary donations to help New Haven School, who needs a new bus. Please see Mrs. Crain for more information. Golf t-shirts are on sale now. Order forms available in the office, or you may contact any member of the golf team. NAACP scholarship applications can be picked up in the office or the counselor’s office. Due date is March 12th.

Deadline to register for the April ACT is Friday, March 5th.  Reminder: ACT Test Prep Workshop Saturday, April 3, 2010 from 8:30 - 12:30 New Albany High School Media Center- $10.00 Registration Fee. Turn in form to Mrs. Criddle. Deadline April 1st at 12:00, forms available in the high school office.

 The schedule for third nine weeks tests is as follows: Wednesday, March 3 – 1 and 2 periods, Thursday, March 4 -3 and 4 periods , Monday, March 8- 5 and 6 periods, Tuesday, March 9- 7th period.  State test practice schedule is as follows: Tuesday, March 9 will be Biology I. Wednesday, March 10 – U. S. History. Thursday, March 11– Algebra I, Friday, March 12 – English II

Remember to keep checking the school website for new videos. We have added an old video, “Big House” which was created for the NAHS Boys team in 2005 when we went to Jackson. Many of you will remember the faces and good times, this video features interviews from many former NAHS coaches and players from championship teams. You can hear from Harvey Childers, Chuck Poer, John Stroud, Warner Bradford, Drake Finley, Clark Trout, Matt Koon, Mallory Stanford Horn, Will Henson, Brad Rogers, Ed Maxwell, Beth Rutherford Robertson, Emma Koon, Stacy Stepp Peaster and more! Next week we will be adding a highlight video featuring the North Half games from this season. Check us out at www.nahighschool.com

Thank you for your time. I hope you have a safe week!

NAHS School News

Kellie McClelland, NAHS School Reporter

Hello from the NAHS Journalism department! Top Dawg winners last week were: Taylor Goode, Steven Carter, Bobby Coltharp, Kelsey Hodges and Lyndi Stokes.

Thanks to the following people for contributing food to the 4A North Half Tournament at NAHS: Nita’s Eatery, Subway, McAlister’s Deli, Chevron Shortstop, Huddle House, Adderholt’s Catering, Western Sizzlin, Taco Bell, Burger King, KFC, Captain D’s, Pizza Pit, Stokes Supermarket, Tallahatchie Gourmet, Nichols Food and Deli, NAHS National Honor Society, Mi Pueblo, George’s, Bumper’s, McDonalds, Wal-Mart, Piggly Wiggly and the NAHS Cafeteria. . Many thanks to the unnamed parents and fans who also contributed!

As many may already know, NA sponsored the 4A North Half Girls Tournament. Our girls opened up by beating North Panola 84-55 with Micha Washington scoring 31 points. Saturday our still undefeated girls beat Pontotoc 49-35 and play Monday night against Lafayette, whose only loss all season has been to our Lady Dawgs. Good luck to our team as play continues in Jackson next week. We are so proud of you!

In other sports news, senior Eric Johnson signed with NECC as a running back. We look forward to following his stellar career at Northeast.

The Gifted Art classes will be traveling to Jackson on Friday, February 26 to view the Jim Henson exhibit at the Mississippi Museum of Art. They will also visit the Planetarium where they will see “Hurricane on the Bayou”.

On Friday, Feb. 19 Mrs. Ferrell, Mrs. Cox and Coach Davis took their classes to Action Lanes for bowling and lunch.  This trip was to reward students for progress made in the classroom and good behavior. Each Friday. Mrs. Cox's Life Skills class goes to Health Trax to work out.  Students have a great time each week, while learning the importance of daily exercise and good nutrition. 

Students from NAHS attended the University of Mississippi History Bowl last week. Three teams competed in the “Brain Bowl”, and Taylor Watson placed second in the Mississippi Studies portion of the test.

The annual Anchor ball was held Saturday night at Oaks Country Club. Approximately 50 junior and senior Anchors and their dates attended the dance. Entertainment was provided by the “Unknown DJ” and was chaperoned by Ms. Crain, Mrs. King, Ms. McClain and Mrs. Ferrell. Anchors are selected each year based on their GPA’s. According to junior Anchor Kaitlyn Cochran, it was “the best night ever!”

Deadline to register for the April ACT is Friday, March 5th. NAACP scholarship applications can be picked up in the office or the counselor’s office. Due date is March 12th. Students if you did not receive a Choice Sheet for next year’s classes, see Mrs. Cossey. All choice Sheet are due Wednesday, February 24th. Any senior that did not come to Prom last year can sell chances and come this year to prom. See Ms. Criddle for information. The deadline to enroll on the March 2011 Spain trip is February 28, 2010.  Any student interested in traveling should see Miss Minnick for details. ACT Test Prep Workshop Saturday, April 3, 2010 from 8:30 - 12:30 New Albany High School Media Center- $10.00 Registration Fee. Turn in form to Mrs. Criddle, deadline is April 1st at 12:00, forms are available in the high school office.

Dates to remember this week include: 25 – NA Softball – Meet the Lady Dawgs – Sportsplex -5:00, 26 – Spring Day Pictures,  NA Baseball – Booneville Classic,  NA vs. Baldwyn – 4:30,   NA vs. Booneville – 6:30, 27 – NA Softball – North Pontotoc Classic

Remember to keep checking our school website www.nahighschool.com to check out our new videos. Lately we have reposted the “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” highlights. Sorry for the inconvenience for those who kept getting “stuck” on that one. We have also recently added basketball highlights, a feature on “Mix It Up” day and a video featuring footage from the Art/Drama field trip to Memphis.

NAHS School News

Kellie McClelland, NAHS School Reporter

Good day, my fellow New Albany people! I hope everyone has had a good week so far. Here is the weekly news to keep you updated.

Senorita Savannah Minnick will be leading an EF educational tour to Spain during spring break 2011.  The deadline for enrollment is February 28, 2010. The parent meeting is Thursday 2/18 at 6:00 in the media center.  Activities while in Spain include: visiting the Prado museum in Madrid and seeing works by famous artists. Touring the Alhambra, the 14th century Moorish palace where Christopher Columbus asked permission to sail to India. Touring the third largest cathedral in the world in Seville and climbing its 300 ft. tower for a fantastic view of the city. Touring Seville's bullring and enjoying Mediterranean culture while visiting Costa del Sol. Making friends with other students from around the country who will be touring with EF.

The VISTA staff received an honorable mention for Best Theme in the nationwide "Yearbook, Yearbook" competition. All yearbooks, from elementary to college level books are in competition with each other. This is a major accomplishment for our VISTA staff.

On February 10, 2010 students of Mary Beth Muncie and Lee Ann Thompson from the New Albany High School Gifted Art and Drama classes took a field trip to Memphis. The day began at Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley. Twenty seven students toured the home and grounds of “The King”, and then moved on to the Brooks Museum of Art where they were guided in small groups by docents. Afterwards, the group walked across Overton Park to the Memphis College of Art. MCA students gave tours of the college and spent time talking to the group about portfolio requirements and the “real” life of an art student. The next stop was downtown Memphis for the bundled up crew (27 degrees). A trolley ride on the Riverfront Loop showed the students views of the river, the Pyramid and downtown. At 5:00 p.m., students were lined up along the red carpet of the Peabody Hotel to see the world famous ducks make their way from the fountain to their rooftop palace. The group then made their way across the street for dinner at the Rendezvous where they enjoyed BBQ and ribs. The final stop of the evening was the Orpheum Theatre where the group thoroughly enjoyed the Broadway musical “Jersey Boys” the true story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.

There will be a sign up sheet in the office for any girls interested in trying out for cheerleader. Spring sports are up and running but weather is making it difficult to practice. Baseball begins play Feb 20 at Columbus 3:30 and New Hope 12:30. Our boys and girls basketball teams are playing for division championships at ICC.  Both teams advanced to first round playoffs.  Thank you for supporting our teams!

Thursday, February 11, was Mix It Up Day hosted by the Jr. ROTC during lunch. Mix it up is a day where everyone gets out of their comfort zones to meet new people. We hope that everyone participated by taking a new seat in the cafeteria. Here are some very positive quotes from some students who participated: “Mix it up day had an overall positive impact on me. I met two freshmen girls I’d never met before and as it turns out, we have a lot in common!” –Callie Creekmore. “I met a few new people, who I’d never met before. They had a lot of the same interests as me. Guess I should switch up my seat more often.” –Madi Van Zile. “I really enjoyed the change. I sat with some guys I haven’t ever really talked to before. Now I have another person to wave to in the hallways!” –Kellie McClelland.  “I thought it was a great experience. I got to talk to many people that I usually don’t get the chance of chatting with.” –Caroline Tate. “It was fun for me. I got to see people I haven’t talked to in a while. It was good to catch up.” –Shelby Newell.

The Week of February 15 is National School Board Week. We had different themes throughout the week: Monday-College Day: Teachers stressed the importance of continuing education by sharing their college experience: where they attended, course majors offered, clubs and organizational involvement, scholarships, etc.  Students were encouraged to wear clothes supporting their favorite college. Tuesday-Non-Traditional Day at the Career and Technical Center: Students had the opportunity to visit the other classes offered at the Career and Technical Center and explore the different careers associated with each program.  The goal was for them to be exposed to careers that they might not have otherwise chosen for themselves or valued.   Wednesday-Professional Day & Assembly: Students were asked to dress according to the profession they wish to pursue.  An assembly recognizing board members was held.

The following students from NAHS were selected to be a part of the 2010 All State Show Choir:  Emily Kirkland, Lindsay Powell, Laquisha Sanders, Elizabeth Day, Latoya McJunkins, Alissa Byrd, Katie Aderholt, Iris Lee, Kelsey Parker, Paula Carter, Jasmine Knox, Elkanah Thompson, Keat Johnson, Aaron Golden, Matthew Darling, Tarver Reeder, Bryan Green, and Donte Ferrell. We have never had so many (18) students make Show Choir before, so congratulations!

Upcoming events in February:  February 20 is Anchor Ball, NA Baseball – Columbus Jamboree NA vs. New Hope – 12:30 NA vs. Columbus – 3:30. On the 25 – NA Softball – Meet the Lady Dawgs at the Sportsplex at 5:00. On the 26 – Spring Day Pictures. NA Baseball against Booneville Classic. NA vs. Baldwyn – 4:30. NA vs. Booneville – 6:30.  On the 27 – NA Softball plays North Pontotoc Classic.

Thanks for keeping up with NAHS!