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NAHS School News

Patricia Wiseman, NAHS School Reporter

Good week to you all, New Albany! I am sad to say that this is my last time to report the weekly news. I have enjoyed my time for being your NAHS reporter, and I appreciate your feedback and praise these past nine weeks. Your comments mean a lot to me as well as shape me into the writer I hope to be one day!

And now, to the news for the last time…Congratulations to all students who were recognized at the Awards Ceremony last Monday! Your contributions and hard work truly made a difference toward yourselves and the school! Keep up the hard work! I would especially like to mention one special scholarship that was being given that night…It's hard to believe that nearly a year ago, we lost a beloved student---Marshuan Braxton (aka "The Prince of NA.") On June 21, 2009, during a mission trip to Costa Rica, Marshuan lost his life as a huge wave took him, causing him to drown.  In memory of this tragedy, our student body president, Callie Creekmore, planned the Marshuan Braxton Scholarship. Callie, along with the rest of the NAHS Student Council, coordinated events and projects (such as the Tennis Block Party and selling Prince of NA T-shirts) ---raising $1500! This money would be presented to one student of the 2010 Senior Class. In order to receive this scholarship, this student should demonstrate good character and leadership towards both his/her peers as well as the school. The lucky student who received the Marshuan Braxton scholarship on Awards Night was none other than Amanda Frazier. Amanda is an Honor student who is involved in several school activities, such as Anchor Club, Science National Honor Society, National Honor Society, the HUNCH team, and the Krewe of Grenouille. She is ranked the third top student in the 2010 Senior Class. Upon graduation, Amanda plans to attend the University of North Alabama and major in Nursing. Congratulations, Amanda, and may you be successful in all that you do in the future!

The Athletic Banquet last Tuesday was a success! Kudos to Bobby Coltharp and Callie Creekmore who were the recipients of the Bulldog Award---the highest athletic honor that our students could receive.

Also, congratulations to the upcoming Senior Mentors of Camp Freshmen! This year's Senior mentor roster includes: Chantel Shead, Rebekah Joslin, Kayla Condon, Haven Boyd, Adam Coombs, Haley McBryde, Tarver Reeder, Danica Gray, Cody Cissom, Porshe White, Lindsey Powell, Parker Hill, Brittany Ellett, Anna Claire Stokes, Ellen Tarrant, Kaitlyn Cochran, Marbreshia Ticer, Jake Neuhaus, Paige Green, Taylor McCreight, Russell Browning, Tyler Jackson, Jamie Benefield, Micha Washington, Caroline Stroud, and Victoria Clift. Throughout this summer, it is the Senior Mentors' responsibility to go around local business areas and convince people to send monetary donations for Camp Freshmen. All details will be explained during a mandatory Camp Freshmen meeting, which will be on Tuesday, June 15th, at 9:00 a.m. in the Media Center. Camp Freshmen will take place on Tuesday, August 3rd. I would like to say best wishes to this year's Senior Mentors, and I know you all will be great leaders to the incoming freshmen!

NAHS students of the 2010-2011 school year…summer reading assignments can be downloaded from the school website, www.newalbanyschools.us, under the link "2010 Summer Reading Programs." This applies to all English levels (regular, accelerated and gifted).  Be sure to have these summer reading assignments done! Believe me; it will leave a good impression towards your English teachers for the upcoming year!

For those who bought an NAHS DVD from the Journalism Department, orders will be issued throughout exam week. This DVD includes videos that can be viewed on the school website and are created by members of the Maroon and White Journalism Staff.

Graduation will occur the following day at 8:00 p.m. at Kitchen's Field (Middle School gym if raining). Seniors are to report to the cafeteria no later than 7:00. Dress code applies. Please be on time and on your best behavior, seniors! This will mean a lot to Ms. Burchfield, who has spent all year preparing for this special event just for you!

Remember to keep checking our school website, www.nahighschool.com for new videos this summer. The journalism class has been creating lots of movies the last few weeks in order for you to have fresh new videos. Look forward to seeing: “Piñatas”…another day at NA, the history of Kitchens Field, a day in the life of a non-hearing student, the Fine Arts department of NAHS, history of “The Pride of NA”, Frog-a-Nanny 2010, and more. Just last week the student body election speeches were added. Thanks to all who purchased the DVD set, we think you will be really glad you did!

And now, I would like to close this news update with some "Words of Wisdom" to each class:

-Freshmen…no longer will you be the "rookies" of high school next year. You all have made a great start on your high school journey. Continue to study hard (especially in English next year) and with determination and motivation, success is possible in anything you do.

-Sophomores…next year you will be considered as part of the upper-class students. These next two years will be the most memorable times of your high school life. So much lies ahead of you. So make the right choices and you will go far.

-Juniors…your time to shine has come! Keep in mind that senior year will go by quickly, and this may be the last time you will get to spend with some of your high school friends. Make the most of your final year in high school! Have fun, but as always, study hard! 

-Seniors…you have come a long way. A chapter of your lives has ended, but with every ending leads to a new beginning. The past has gone, but the future is now. You have the ability to determine how you are going to live your lives. So continue to chase after your dreams, and remember, God is always on your side. You just have to have faith in Him, and you will be awarded happiness and success.

It has, indeed, been a memorable year. Once again, it has been a pleasure of being your NAHS reporter. It is one of those high school memories that I will cherish after graduation. To everyone whom I became acquainted with for the past few years…thank you for all the memories and making my high school years (especially senior year) an amazing experience! I wish everyone a great and safe summer! God bless! 
 

NAHS School News

Patricia Wiseman, NAHS School Reporter

Hello, New Albany! It’s now that week that we’ve all been waiting for---THE LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL! I’m sure that everyone is excited for a long summer break full of vacation, relaxation, and fun. I know I am! But before I try stimulating more excitement for summer holidays, I have a list of announcements and updates I would like to share.

First off, I would like to recognize Jud Roberts for making the cheerleading squad at Mississippi State University. As a senior here at NAHS, Jud is a very active student. Aside from being an Honor Roll student, he participates in many school activities, such as the Vista Yearbook Staff, the football team, the Krewe of Grenouille, and a cast member of this year’s musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Upon graduation, Jud will be attending Mississippi State, where he will work on his dream to become a pediatrician as well as cheer for the Bulldogs. He is the first NAHS male student to make the cheerleading squad at MSU. Congratulations, Jud, on your hard work and achievement, and good luck on your future plans!

Anyone interested in ordering an NAHS DVD from the journalism department, it is not too late to order. The deadline to turn in orders has been extended to Friday, May 21st. Please turn in orders to either Mrs. Thompson or Mrs. Waldrop. DVDs will be delivered during the following week (exam week). Don’t forget to keep checking the website www.nahighschool.com for new videos all summer. We have created many in the last few weeks that will be added throughout the summer. The most recent videos include: After school Activities, Student Council Speeches, Life Skills Class, the Chorus and Band Spring Concert and NAES Australian Animal Walk.

The NAHS Honor’s Breakfast was held on Monday, May 17th in the cafeteria in honor of all the NAHS who are in both the honor roll and all-A Honor Roll. Following the breakfast was an assembly in the auditorium, where guest speaker and former NAHS student John Mark Nail presented his motivational speech to the students. John Mark Nail graduated at NAHS in 2004. He then went to Delta State University and is currently enrolled in Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

The NAHS awards ceremony was held on Monday night, May 17th. This event honored many students for their hard work and dedication to the school. The Athletic Banquet took place on May 18th. It was held at the Middle School cafeteria and recognized all students who participate in any sports.

Any students who are enrolled in band for the following school year and are interested in trying out for Color Guard, Guard Captain, Percussion, Drum Major, Majorette, or Percussion, Auxiliary Tryouts will be held after school on Friday, May 21st in the band hall. Please see Mr. Carson, Ms. Dickerson, or Mr. Hall for graduation.

Senior exams will be held in the auditorium on Friday, May 21st, and Monday, May 24th. I would like to wish the seniors who are taking any finals good luck and study hard!

I hate to end this news update with a sad announcement. Our principal, Mr. Jay Foster will be leaving next year. He has been the principal here at NAHS for 7 years and has done a wonderful job administering to both the faculty and students. We will all miss him very much next year, and I would like to encourage everyone to thank him for his dedication to the school. I would also like to encourage everyone to welcome the new NAHS principal for next year---Mr. Lance Evans.

Well, that’s all the news I have for now. We had a great start at the school year, which has impacted on how this year flown by. Now…let’s make the end of this year even more amazing!

NAHS School News

Patricia Wiseman, NAHS School Reporter

Good day to you, New Albany! It is now the penultimate week before exams! (For those of you who hunger for vocabulary expansion, penultimate, of course, is a fancy term for “next-to-last”.) The end of this school year is just around the corner, and I’m sure everyone is ready for a summer of relaxation and fun. But before all this summer excitement begins, a few events have yet to occur, especially for this week.

The varsity football team is continuing their spring practice until Wednesday, May 12th. The following day, the football team will play their spring game at Lafayette. I would like to wish the varsity football team good luck! Also, good luck to the golf teams! The boy’s golf team will be playing at Wedgewood Golf Course in Olive Branch on Tuesday, May 11. As for the tennis team, they are now in Jackson, MS, for a state tennis tournament. Just like the basketball Lady Dawgs, with motivation, effort, and hard play, it was possible for our tennis team to make it this far.

For students who plan on being in band for the 2010-2011 school year, auditions for the marching band eligibility and chair placement for the 2011 Spring Concert will be on Thursday, May 13---AFTER SCHOOL!. Auxiliary auditions (majorette, drum major, percussion, color guard, etc.) will be on Friday, May 21. These tryouts, especially the one coming up on Thursday, are mandatory, and those who lack the effort to not attend, these auditions will be docked off the band roster for the following year.

Frog-A-Nanny will take place at the Sportsplex on Friday, May 14th. It will start with a parade at 4:30, following with games, a cookout, and a dance. Students who are in the Krewe of Grenouilles, be sure to have your Frog-A-Nanny costumes prepared for this special event. The color scheme should be purple, green, and yellow/gold.

The last day to order DVD’s from the nahighscool.com videos is May 14. Make sure you get your orders in to Mrs. Waldrop or Mrs. Thompson. Upcoming seniors who want to be senior mentors at Camp Freshman are reminded to turn in their essays and t-shirt money to Mrs. Waldrop or Mrs. Thompson by May 14, also.

That’s all the news I have for this week! And as Tiny Tim from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol always says, “God Bless us all…EVERYONE!”

NAHS School News

Patricia Wiseman, NAHS School Reporter

Greetings, everyone! The month of April is beginning to wind down already, and it won’t be long until this school year will conclude as well! Hope everyone is having a good week as the final week of April unfolds…

On Tuesday, April 20 the Life Skills classes were guests of the New Albany Kiwanis Club.  After a nice lunch at Taylor's, Mrs. Kelly Coltharp. NAHS students Staron Jones, Ismael Mendoza, April Burks, and Amanda Jarvis presented a program on upcoming Frog-a-Nanny events. Frog-A-Nanny will be on Friday, May 14th. More details about this event as the time gets closer.

The NAHS Journalism Staff is continuing their DVD fundraiser. These DVDs comprise of videos that are available to view on the school website www.nahighschool.com . It includes a 2 disc set which costs $20 and will feature the following videos in their entirety: A Day at NAHS, On the Outside Looking In, Camp Freshman 2009, Cross Country, FRA “Team”/Billye Jean, Game Day at NA, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” highlights with costumes, Mix it Up day, New Haven Fundraiser, Operation Warm Heart, Ripley Game ’09 (football), Senior ‘Yo Momma, Thriller 09, Softball, Lady Dawgs go to the Big House, Homecoming 09 (video shown in the afternoon ceremony), Memorial to Marshuan, and Frog-A-Nanny, beauty review and spring sports. Orders will be taken through May 15 and DVD orders will be delivered during exam week.

State Testing is this week. And just a reminder to those who are taking it, here is the schedule: Mon., April 26-Biology I, Tues., April 27-U.S. History, Wed., April 28- Algebra I, Thurs., April 29-English II, Fri., April 30th-Make-up Tests. I would like to wish everyone taking the State Tests good luck. Study hard, eat a good breakfast, get plenty of rest before the big day, and you will do well!
It’s that time of the year for juniors, seniors, and their dates…PROM! A stressful event to some, but a fun night nonetheless… Prom will be held Saturday, May 1st at the Middle School Cafeteria. The theme this year is Mardi Gras. Just a few reminders…juniors, be sure to have your prom fee paid to Mrs. Criddle and come to the Middle School cafeteria this week to help decorate. Anyone interested in buying a prom date ticket, please see Mrs. Criddle; the cost is $10. Also, anyone interested in buying a prom T-shirt, the forms are available in the office.
Well, that’s all the news I have for this week! I hope everyone has a great week! Have fun, yet be safe and make wise choices! And remember to ask yourselves this, “What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?” ---Romans 8:31.

NAHS School News

Shelby Newell, NAHS School Reporter

The American Choral Directors Association State Convention and All-State Honor Choirs were held in the Downtown Jackson Marriott on Thurs, April 8th - Sat, April 10th. 18 Students from New Albany were selected from across the state to participate in the All-State Show Choir. Students attend a two day intense training clinic to prepare for the performance presented on Saturday, April 10th at Galloway Methodist Church. These students got the opportunity to work with famous choreographer Shawn Eck, from Orlando, FL. Shawn has worked for such entertainment companies as Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World, Busch Gardens, and Bowl Games of America. As a professional back-up dancer, he has toured the world with entertainers Chaka Chan, Shaggy, Earth Wind and Fire, and The Back Street Boys.

Get ready students, because progress reports will go out on Thursday, April 22. Also, order forms for the NAHS Journalism DVD’s will be attached to the progress reports!

For any sophomore or junior who would like to order a class ring. Greg Williams with Balfour will return on April 21stat 8:00, a deposit of 80.00 is required. Information packets available in the office.

Try-out for the boys and girls soccer teams will be held on Saturday April 24th at the Sportsplex. Boys will begin at 8:00 and girls will begin at 11:00, anyone interested in trying out can sign up in the office.

If any of our readers have convertibles, open top Jeeps, golf carts or motorcycles and would like to participate in the Frog-a-Nanny parade, please contact Mrs. Bailey King at 662-266-3000. This is a great and fun day for everyone, and it is really awesome to do something for special needs kids in our district. If you have never been to Frog-a-Nanny, you should come out and see for yourself! Where else can you go to a parade, watch kids play t-ball, participate in a 5K run, have a hot dog and dance a little with Elvis? You can do all of this and more on Friday, May 14 at the NA Sportsplex! Frog-A-Nanny t-shirts are on sale now, order forms available in the office and must be turned in by April 23rd. Frog-a-Nanny 5K Run/Walk registration forms are available in the office. The run costs $25 and will start at 7:00 p.m.

Coach Bullock took eight students to Jackson, MS for the annual TSA state competition. These students were: Meghan Davis, who placed 2nd in the extemporaneous speech competition, Savannah Owens, Donte Ferrell, Tyler Thomas, Nathan Nanney, Bryan Dunnam, Centario Biggs, and Shaquille Garner. Congrats to these students for making it this far!

We also have the results for the NAHS Beauty Review that was held Saturday April 17. One new category for this year was audience choice. There were two winners in that category, Latoya McJunkins and Madison McMillen. Two other new categories and winners included  Most Photogenic, Tiffany Blake, and Miss Congeniality, KyLynn Foreman. The final new category this year was Most Handsome. The winner for most handsome was James David Morris. The winners for the 2010 Beauty Review were: 4th Alternate, Porche White, 3rd Alternate, KyLynn Foreman, 2nd Alternate, Maegan Trexler, 1st Alternate, Madison McMillen, and the 2010 NAHS Most Beautiful is Latoya McJunkins.

Here are some dates to put into your calendar: April 21 NA Tennis goes to Pontotoc for the division tournament, on the 22nd progress reports go out, the golf team is going to Tupelo for the girls district tournaments, and the softball girls head to IAHS! Come out and support our sports team! On April 23rd the annual band banquet will be held for band students. Then, on the week of the 26th the state tests begin! Monday the 26th is the Biology I state test, Tuesday is US History, Wednesday is Algebra I, and Thursday is the English test. April 30th is the SATP-Make up tests.

New videos are on www.nahighschool.com include the NAHS Show Choir and Tour of the School. On Friday, the Beauty Review video will be added. Be sure to watch those, and if you like them, purchase our 2 disc DVD set of videos on sale now!

NAHS School News

Patricia Wiseman, NAHS School Reporter

Hello, New Albanians! It is, once again, time for another great (yet busy) week here at NAHS. With the year about to wind down, so many exciting events have yet to come.

The Student Council has hosted a NAHS Tennis Block Party on Monday, April 12th in honor of the Class of 2010 and in memory of Marshuan Braxton. This event took place after the 4:00 match against Grenada. Music and games were provided, and concessions were sold. The money that the Student Council raised during the Block Party will go towards the Marshuan Braxton Memorial Scholarship Fund.

The High School Beauty Review will be on Saturday, April 17th at 7:00 in the auditorium. For those who are participating in this pageant, practice will occur on April 12th, 13th, and 16th at 3:00. Also, for the participants who are interested in entering the “Most Photogenic” contest, please submit any self-portrait to Mrs. Foster. I would like to say good luck to those who are in the Beauty Review. And for those who are not in the Beauty Review, please come and see these participants “strut their stuff”!

The High School bands and choirs will perform a joint concert on Tuesday, May 4, at 6:30.  This event will feature our entire High School music department.  Each group will perform separately and the concert will conclude with a mass band/choir performance.  To our knowledge, this has never been done at NA.  We are very excited to showcase our students and their talents, and we encourage the public to attend this free event!

Tryouts for the 2010-2011 Soccer Teams are April 24th. Boys tryouts are at 8AM and Girls Tryouts are at 11AM. Students who will be in grades 7-12 next year can sign up in the office at the high school and middle school. Anyone participating must have shin guards to tryout.

Who’s Who pictures will be made on Friday, April 16th, at the home of Callie Creekmore. These pictures will be in the 2009-2010 yearbook, so please dress nicely!

Be sure to check the school website, http://www.nahighschool.com/video.php, to view the latest videos. As of this week, the newest clips include the Krewe of Grenouilles breakfast, the Tour of the School, and the 2010 Art Show.

That’s all the news I have for now! I hope everyone has a great week, and God bless

NAHS School News

Patricia Wiseman, NAHS School Reporter

“Thus it is written that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and the repentance and forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations...” ---Luke 24: 46-47. I hope everyone has had a great Easter this past weekend! Unfortunately, Good Friday was the last holiday of the school year. But on the bright side…there’s only eight more weeks until summer!

The New Albany AFJROTC made a 'whirlwind' tour of Washington DC during Spring Break.  They visited most of the well-known sites in DC.  On their first day they started out with a visit to the Washington Monument, the Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial, Air Force Memorial, the National Mall, the Old Smithsonian Castle, the Air and Space Museum, and the Bureau of Printing &Engraving.  While at the bureau they saw numerous pallets containing millions of dollars.  (It took a tremendous effort to contain the cadets and prevent them from trying to take the money).  On day two, they visited the US Capitol Building, the Library of Congress, the Olde Post Office Pavilion, the Smithsonian Museums of Natural History and American History.  They ended the day with a night time tour of the Lincoln, Jefferson, Korean, and Vietnam Memorials. On day three, they dropped by the White House to see the President, but he couldn't squeeze them into his schedule.  So they just stood in front of the house and just waved.  After the White House, they went to Arlington Cemetery where they saw President Kennedy's grave and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers.  They concluded their visit to our nation's capital with a sobering visit to the Holocaust Museum. 

Congratulations to all class favorites for the 2009-2010 school year! This year’s class favorites are: Seniors--Allen Ball, Bobby Coltharp, Drew Davis, Tre Dozier, Tyler Duff, Hayden Floyd, Bryan Green, Hunter Hardin, Joseph King, Jud Roberts, Laden Stanford, Tanner Watson, Emily Carol Alef, Anna Brooke Conlee, Callie Creekmore, Elizabeth Day, Kelsey Hodges, Emily Kirkland, Mary Katherine Kitchens, Katie Luna, LaToya McJunkins, Hannah Prater, Kellie Skinner, Elizabeth Tate. Juniors--Taylor Goode and Anna Claire Stokes. Sophomores-- Riley Alef and Jalanna Cameron. Freshmen-- Danortis McWilliams and Jazmine Spears.

The Art Department hosted the annual Art Show at the Union County Heritage Museum on April 5th and had a great turn out! The winners included: Cecilia Lemus who won “Best of Show”, the Museum Purchase Award, first place in drawing and 3D design, Meagan Trexler won first place in painting, Victoria Clift won first in printmaking and Laden Stanford won first in mixed media. The work will be on display through April 24, so stop by and check it out!

Mr. Steven Byess, the director of the Tupelo Symphony will be at NAHS to talk with chorus, band and art students on Thursday, April 15 during sixth period. He will be talking about the Tupelo Symphony Orchestra, arts in Mississippi, and the upcoming performance of the Tupelo Symphony at the Cine on Sunday, April 18.

Be sure to check our website, www.nahighschool.com  for our new videos. Power lifting and the Union County Prom Promise, and the NAHS art show are new this week. Read about how you can purchase our 2 DVD set that features most of the videos on the website. You can email the Maroon and White Journalism Staff at nabulldogs@gmail.com if you would like more info.

I hope everyone has a fabulous week, and remember…STAY IN SCHOOL! Trust me…it really pays off!

NAHS School News

Patricia Wiseman, NAHS School Reporter

Whaddya know? It’s another week here at NAHS. Although it’s only the second week of the fourth nine weeks, a lot of exciting events have happened. Please remember, students (especially those who are enrolled in any Spanish class), there are still spaces available for the March 2011 Spain trip.  Anyone interested should contact Senorita Minnick by March 31, 2010 for more information.

Speaking of Spanish, every nine weeks, Senorita Minnick gives awards for the highest averages in each class and the best attitude in each class.  The winners receive a free homework pass.  Here are the recipients for the 3rd nine weeks: Attitude Awards- Randi Stevens, Autry Allen, Paige Green, J.T. Moore, Ismael Mendoza, and Michael Hill; Academic Awards-Riley Alef, Joseph Male, Emilee Bennett, Taylor Jenkins, Montana Raines, Lauren Teague, Daniel Drummond, Brenda Crow, Lindsey Powell, and Christopher Smith.

The Gifted Art classes took a short field trip to the Union County Heritage Museum on Tuesday, March 23 to view several art exhibits on display. The political cartoons of Marshall Ramsey were on display as well as the art therapy inspired mixed media works of Helene Whitehurst. Some of the students were able to meet and talk with Mr. Ramsey, who is a nationally syndicated cartoonist.

New Albany High School Journalism will be selling DVD’s of their 2009-2010 videos which are available to view on the school website www.nahighschool.com . The 2 disc set will cost $20 and will feature the following videos in their entirety: A Day at NAHS, On the Outside Looking In, Camp Freshman 2009, Cross Country, FRA “Team”/Billye Jean, Game Day at NA, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” highlights with costumes, Mix it Up day, New Haven Fundraiser, Operation Warm Heart, Ripley Game ’09 (football), Senior ‘Yo Momma, Thriller 09, Softball, Lady Dawgs go to the Big House, Homecoming 09 (video shown in the afternoon ceremony), Memorial to Marshuan, and Frog-A-Nanny, beauty review and spring sports.  Many events, groups and people are featured within these videos, so I highly recommend everyone to purchase these DVDs. Orders will be taken through May 15 and DVD sets will be delivered during exam week. You can send an e-mail to nabulldogs@gmail.com for more information.

Any student interested in trying out for journalism next year should pick up audition info in the office. If you would like to learn to use iMovie for video editing and InDesign for creating the newspaper, this is the class for you!

The NAHS Journalism and Yearbook classes attended the Mississippi Scholastic Press Association spring conference at the University of Mississippi on March 26. The Keynote speaker was Angela McGlowan, a political and business analyst and commentator who worked for FOX News. Caroline Stroud and Micha Washington ran for office and gave speeches to a crowd of over 500 journalism students from MS and TN. Caroline was elected president of the MSPA for the 2010-2011 term.  Micha Washington was selected as Yearbook Staff Member of the Year. Mrs. Shandi Foster won Yearbook Advisor of the Year. Our broadcasting students were excited to win Most Outstanding Broadcast, Most Outstanding Technical and Most Outstanding Content awards.  Congratulations to all NAHS representatives who qualified for such outstanding awards!

Congratulations to all the girls who made the cheerleading squad for the 2010-2011 school year: Paige Witt (Captain), Victoria Clift (Co-Captain), Ellen Tarrant, Kaitlyn Cochran, Brittany Ellett, McKinley Ranager, Morgan Odle, Lauren Teague, Meagan Trexler, Sarah Kathryn Cagle, Emma Keener, Kaitlin Mitchell, Aspen Smith, Contessa Jones, Kellie McClelland, Olivia Dunnam, Avery Campbell, Hannah Anderson, Elleigh Hall, Adalis Bynum, Allie Owen, and Erin Michael Carter.

The Beauty Review will be April 17th at 7:00. There will be a Most Handsome competition also. The sign up sheet is in the office. There is a $25.00 registration fee by April 2nd to participate. Please see Mrs. Foster for details.

The NAHS Annual Art show will be opening on Tuesday, April 6 at 5:30 p.m. All students who are taking art this year will have work in the show, so please come out and see their work.

The ACT Test Prep Workshop Saturday, April 3, 2010 from 8:30 - 12:30 New Albany High School Media Center. A $10.00 Registration Fee is required, and forms are available in the high school office. Turn in all forms and fees to Mrs. Criddle. The deadline is on April 1st at 12:00.

8th Grade Parent Night is next Tuesday, April 6th @ 6:00 p.m.; we look forward to seeing all upcoming freshmen and their parents on that night! I hope that everyone has a great week and a safe Easter!

NAHS School News

Patricia Wiseman, NAHS School Reporter

Hello, fellow New Albanians! As many of you may know, my name is Patricia Wiseman and I will be your NAHS reporter for this upcoming nine weeks. I hope everyone has had a relaxing and fun spring break. I know I’ve had…but as always, all good times must come to an end! Now that spring break is over, it’s time for all to “get back into the saddle” for the last time.

Now, down to business…Anyone interested in joining the yearbook staff for the 2010-2011 school year, the sign-up list is in Mrs. Foster’s room. And don’t forget, juniors, money for the prom fundraiser is due Thursday, March 25th. All chances and money are to be turned in to Ms. Dorothy Criddle.

The NAHS Beauty Review will be April 17th at 7:00. The sign up sheet is in the office, and a $25 registration fee is requires. Guys will also have the opportunity to compete in a Most Handsome contest. The deadline to sign up is April 2nd. Mrs. Foster has all the details on this upcoming and exciting event.

Balfour will be here to hand out announcement and other orders on March 25th. Seniors, have your balance ready by then.

Anyone interested in going on the Spain trip on March 2011, it’s not too late to sign up! Please see Senorita Minnick by March 31st for more information.

The ACT Test Prep Workshop will take place on Saturday, April 3 from 8:30-12:30 at the NAHS Media Center. A $10 registration fee is required and to be given to Ms. Criddle by April 1st at 12:00. Forms for this workshop are available in the high school. Students who are taking the ACT next month, my advice for you all in order to increase your score is to TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS WORKSHOP!

Speaking of tests and academics, the SATP Testing English I Writing will take place on Wednesday, March 24th. The make-up writing test will occur on the following day. Also, report cards will be issued on March 25th. 

And now…the upcoming dates for spring sports…The NA Tennis will be playing at Cleveland on March 25th. On the same day, the NAHS Golf team will play at Mallard Point at 3:00.  And for all you softball fans, please come see the NAHS softball team play against IAHS at the Sportsplex on March 25th at 5:00. On March 26th, the NAHS Softball Union County Tournament will take place at Ingomar, and the NAHS Baseball team will play against Tishomingo County at 5:00. On Saturday, March 27, the NAHS Baseball team is scheduled to play Alcorn Central at 12:00.

Students who are interested in being a part of the journalism staff should sign up in the office. This is for those of you who would like to write for the school news, the Maroon and White and also those who would like to learn how to create videos for the school website as well as other school functions, like Camp Freshman, homecoming, Veteran’s Day and pep rallies. After you sign up, there will be more information regarding the tryouts.

That’s all the happenings at NAHS that have yet to occur! Hope you all have a great week!

NAHS School News

Kellie McClelland, NAHS School Reporter

Hello New Albany. I hope everyone has had a great week so far, and I hope everyone is excited about spring break coming up! I’m sad to say that this will be my last week as your New Albany High School News Reporter. But don’t fret! Patricia Wiseman will be here to update you next time. Now, back to business!

News from our counselor, Mrs. Cossey: English II Writing Test-March 24th. Report Cards will go out Thursday, March 25 , ACT Workshop is Saturday, April 3rd,  $10 Registration fee is due April 1st. All scholarship information (including web sites & deadlines) is posted on the NAHS web site under Student Services. 

The Beauty Review is April 17 at 7:00. The sign-up sheet is in the office. Registration fee of $25 must be turned in by April 2 to participate. We are also adding a Most Handsome competition with the same fee. Also, there have been 4 more winners added to the Most Beautiful competition, audience choice. The audience will be allowed to vote for their favorite contestants. Be sure to get your registration fee in to Ms. Foster by April 2, and come out to support the contestants!

Here are dates to remember in March: On the 16th, NA baseball plays at Saltillo, and plays New Hope at 2:00. The 17th: NA baseball plays at Saltillo at 4:00. On the 18th, NA softball girls play at Baldwyn (JV) at 3:00. The varsity girls play at 4:00. Then on the 18th-19th,  NA plays at East Union in the Union County Tournament. On the 19th, NA softball plays at Water Valley-1:00. Then on the 20th, NA softball plays at NEMCC. Tournament: NA vs. Wheeler at 10:00. NA vs. Biggersville at 12:00, and NA vs. Kossuth at 4:00. The softball game with Shannon which was canceled for Friday, March 12, 2010 has been re-scheduled for Thursday, March 18th with Varsity playing at 11:00 and JV to follow.

The NAHS Art classes are getting in gear for their annual art show at the Union County Heritage Museum on Tuesday, April 6. The opening reception and awards ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m., everyone is invited to attend!

We want to let everyone know that 8th Grade Parent Night is scheduled for Tuesday, April 6 in our auditorium.  This is a very informative session for both parents and students to help them transition from middle school to high school.  We will have displays in the cafeteria from each department. More information on this night will be coming soon!

Remember to keep checking our website, www.nahighschool.com for video updates. The latest video added is the Lady Dawgs Big House show. You will get to see highlights of the North Half games as well as the games in Jackson. There are many students, teachers and special guests appearing in the video, check it out! For those of you who had trouble viewing the Big House 2005 video, it has now been posted in two parts on www.youtube.com  under the name “Big House 2005” parts one and two. Have a great spring break!