Lance Evans replaces Jay Foster as Principal of NAHS.  Foster recently resigned his position to become Principal of South Panola High School in Batesville.  Evans has been in the district since 2006.  He first served at NAHS as assistant principal for the 2006-2007 school year and has served as Principal at NAES since 2007.  Prior to coming to New Albany, he served as Elementary School Principal and High School Athletic Director at Tremont School in Itawamba County.  Evans began his career in education at Oxford High School where he taught social studies and coached football and powerlifting.  He received his Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Education from Mississippi State University and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of Mississippi.

NAES Assistant Principal Jamey Wright, will replace Evans as Principal of New Albany Elementary School.  Wright has served NAES as Assistant Principal for the past year.  Before serving in an administrative capacity, Wright was an elementary school teacher at West Union Attendance Center and NAES.  Wright is a graduate of Blue Mountain College with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and holds a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Mississippi. 

Talina Knight will serve as Principal Intern at NAES for the first semester and NAHS for the second semester.  Knight holds a Bachelor of Science in English Education from Mississippi State University, is a National Board Certified Teacher, and is currently a part of the University of Mississippi’s Principal Corps.  She has taught language arts at Tupelo Middle School for the past fourteen years.  Knight has also served as a statewide educational consultant for the Mississippi’s Department of Transportation’s RIDES (Roadways Into Developing Elementary Students) program. 

“We are pleased to be able to fill these positions with these outstanding educators and administrators,” said Charles Garrett, Superintendent of New Albany Schools.  “We are confident that the administrative changes we have made will allow our school district to continue leading the way for excellence in education.”

Students should pick up a registration packet at their respective school site and return the following documents to that school:
· Completed Registration Packet
· Withdrawal Form and transcript from previous school
· Copy of Social Security Card
· Copy of Birth Certificate
· Mississippi Immunization Form (Form 121)
· Two Proofs of Residency

One proof of residency must be a current light bill and the other may be utility bill, water bill, trash bill, rental agreement/payment receipt, mortgage document, driver’s license, or proof of insurance.  All proofs must have current dates, include the student’s current physical address, and have the legal parent/guardian’s name listed. 

All registration information must be complete and returned to the school office before a student can receive a schedule or teacher assignment.

For further information, please contact NAES at 534-1840; NAMS at 534-1820; or NAHS at 534-1805.

This award, given by the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE), recognizes the nation’s most successful agricultural education programs by highlighting the local programs and teachers that achieve success. Winners are educators who have developed an outstanding agricultural education program at either the middle school or high school level. Applicants are judged on a variety of criteria, including teaching philosophy, effective classroom and experiential instruction, development of partnerships, and professional growth.

New Albany High School will compete against Outstanding Middle/Secondary School Ag Ed Program Award winners from surrounding states for the opportunity to be named the 2010 NAAE Outstanding Middle/Secondary School Ag Ed Program for Region V. Regional winners will receive a plaque and an expense paid trip to attend the 2010 NAAE convention in Las Vegas.

The Outstanding Middle/Secondary School Ag Ed Program Award is sponsored by the National FFA Alumni Association as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. NAAE is the professional association for agricultural educators.

The mission of NAAE is “professionals providing agricultural education for the global community through visionary leadership, advocacy and service.” The NAAE office is located in Lexington, Kentucky.

Letters have been mailed to parents of New Albany Middle School and New Albany High School students explaining the summer reading program and requirements.  A list of reading requirements and assignments have been posted on the school district’s website since May.

Books should be available at the local public library and area bookstores.  In addition, books that are selections for students at New Albany Middle School can be purchased at the school.

Summer reading assignments are available on the school’s website at www.newalbanyschools.us or may be picked up at your child’s school.  For more information, call New Albany Elementary School at 534-1840, New Albany Middle School at 534-1820, or New Albany High School at 534-1805.

The late Mary V. Golding invested her entire career teaching high school mathematics in New Albany and preparing her students to use math in higher education and in their careers.  She has long been respected by her students as an outstanding mathematics teacher.

“One of the main purposes of establishing the Mary V. Golding Math Chairperson is to insure that the math programs and instruction are staying current by attending workshops and national conferences,” said Lance Evans, Principal of NAHS.  “Our goal is to continue leading the way for excellence in education and be among the top mathematics departments in the state.”  Evans added that the Chairperson will work with the department to improve mathematics scores on the ACT and subject area tests.

The Chairperson will work with administration during the summer to help plan and prepare for the coming year.  In addition, the Chairperson will give detailed progress reports regarding student data to school administration during the school year.

Other duties of the Chairperson includes planning professional development for mathematics teachers, researching math instruction at all levels, and assisting in progress monitoring of all math students.  The Chairperson will also observe other mathematics teachers and assist administration in providing feedback to improve specific teach skills.

Because of the high expectations of this position and added responsibilities to their regular teaching duties, a $10,000 supplement will be paid to the Chairperson.  This money will be funded by former students of Golding and be distributed through UCDA. 

“The establishment of the Mary V. Golding Chairperson for Mathematics at New Albany High School is the beginning of a new wave of community involvement in and support for our schools in New Albany,” said Phil Nanney, Executive Director of UCDA. “This effort will place additional academic tools in the hands of our faculty so that they will be able to provide our students the best mathematics education possible.”

Dr. Charles Garrett, Superintendent of New Albany Schools, says the district has currently opened this position up to math teachers within the district to see if there is interest.  The NASD will also advertise the position and hopes to have the Chairperson in place before the start of school in August.

Camp Freshman at NAHS will prepare you to be your best!

Camp Freshman, New Albany High School

Tuesday, August 3   9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Upcoming freshmen will learn about school policies such as dress code, attendance, grades and drug testing. They will have a chance to meet their teachers, learn study skills, get fall schedule, find their locker and learn to open it!

Students will have a chance to meet with counselors from colleges and complete an online interest inventory. There will be games, prizes, lunch and free t-shirts for those who were pre-registered by May 27. Students whose forms were turned in after the last day of school will be allowed to attend but will not receive a t-shirt.

Small groups will be led by Class of 2011 Senior Mentors who will show students around the school and campus. Every upcoming freshman is strongly encouraged to attend this fun day. This will help to make the first day of school a little less intimidating and allows students to get off to the best school year ever!

Students are to be dropped off at the NAHS auditorium doors at 9:00 a.m. and should be picked up promptly at 1:00 p.m. Students will be required to dress and behave appropriately at this school event. If your child did not pre-register but would still like to attend, please call the NAHS school office at 534-1805 before July 1.

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! 
 

Scholarships: 
Northeast Mississippi Community College:  Kayla Broughton, Kellie Canerdy, Meagan Cobb, Brittany Holt, Haley Sparks, Helen Staten, Dylan Van Zile, Cynthia Watson, Emily Carol Alef, Allen Ball, Thomas Beam, Alissa Byrd, Courtney Castor, Tyiah Clay, Katisha Cobb, Bobby Coltharp, Blake Conlee, Drew Davis, Meghan Davis, Tyler Duff, Hayden Floyd, Lindsey Foley, Amanda Frazier, Randa Garrison, Hunter Hardin, Christy Harrison, Sonny Harrison, Latisha Kimmons, Emily Kirkland, Reed Kitchens, Mary Katherine Kitchens, Luke Lawrence, Katie Luna, Ashley McDonald, Devin Mills, Julian Mitchell, Jessica Nanney, Ashley Parker, Hannah Prater, Montana Raines, Jud Roberts, Kellie Skinner, Laden Stanford, Julie Sullivan, Rebecca Taylor, Taylor Watson, Tanner Watson, Maxx Williams, Luke Wilson, Steven Witt
Mississippi State University:  Bobby Coltharp, Brittany Holt, Emily Kirkland, Mary Katherine Kitchens, Anne Maxwell, Rebecca Taylor, and Patricia Wiseman
University of Mississippi:  Maxx Williams, Patricia Wiseman, Margaret Anne Maxwell, Katherine Luna, Jessica Nanney, Taylor Watson, Rebecca Taylor, Lindsey Foley, John Tyler Duff, Montana Raines, Emily Kirkland, Elizabeth Day, Kellie Skinner, Devin Mills
Blue Mountain College:  Wendy Almaguer
William Carey University:  Maxx Williams
Millsaps College:  Callie Creekmore
University of North Alabama:  Amanda Frazier
Itawamba Community College:  Thomas Beam, Alison Byrd, Luke Lawrence, Devin Mills, Matthew Pannell, Luke Wilson
Mississippi Army National Guard:  Steven Witt 
BNA Bank Scholarship & Savings Bond Winners:  Jud Roberts, Mary Katherine Kitchens, Patricia Wiseman, Meghan Davis
Junior Auxiliary-Peggy Smallwood Memorial Scholarship:  Kellie Skinner
Futorian Scholarship:  Latisha Kimmons & Maxx Williams
Polly Fitzgerald Scholarship:  Thomas Beam
Tri-State Independent Theatre Association-David Lewis Memorial Scholarship:  Thomas Beam
American Legion-Miller/Boyte Scholarship:  Jud Roberts
Masonic Grand Lodge Scholarship:  Jessica Nanney
New Albany Civitan Club-Howard Bending Scholarship:  Centario Biggs  
Historic Northside Neighborhood Association Scholarship:  Patricia Wiseman
Ernest Kennedy Memorial Scholarship:  Elizabeth Day
Union County Chapter of the NAACP Scholarship:  Meghan Davis, Kristin Waldrop, Tiffany Blake
New Century Club Leadership Scholarship:  Patricia Wiseman
Kiwanis Club Scholarship:  Wendy Almagauer, Kellie Canerdy, Sonny Harrison, Mary Katherine Kitchens, Montana Raines, Jud Roberts
Ida Mae Garrett Smith Scholarship:  Tyiah Clay & Kristin Waldrop
Lowe’s Scholarship:  Lindsey Foley
Ashley Furniture Scholarship:  Tre Dozier, Drew Davis, Allen Ball
McAlister’s Deli-Troy L. Garrett Memorial Scholarship:  Lindsey Foley & Tyler Duff
Marshaun Braxton Memorial Scholarship:  Amanda Frazier

School of Career & Technical Education-Subject Area Awards 
AEST-Taylor Watson; Automotive Services I-Anthony Swords; Automotive Services II-Ross Webb (West Union); Business & Personal Finance/Accounting-Taylor Goode; Workplace Skills for the 21st Century-Brianne Witherspoon; Microcomputer Applications-Brooke Hamilton; Oral & Electronic Communications-Callie Creekmore; Building Trades I-Alan Boyd; Building Trades II-Chad Browning (West Union); Culinary Arts I- Amanda Gadd (Myrtle); Culinary Arts II-Jennie Smithey (East Union); Digital Media I-Devin Mills; Drafting I-Justin Jarvis; Drafting II-Austin Richey; Drafting Concepts-Nichole Roaton; Intermediate Drafting-Hunter Surles; Early Childhood Services & Education I-Dalvin Carr; Early Childhood Services & Education II-Hannah Robbins (Myrtle); Introduction to Engineering-Joe Male; Technology Applications I-Brett Freeman; Health Sciences I-Laken Jordan (Myrtle); Health Sciences II-Kay Lynn Harper; STEM-Savannah Owen; Child Development-Lauren Teague; Family Dynamics-Lisa Duke; Family & Individual Health-Jamie Benefield; Nutrition & Wellness-Katelyn Boyd; Personal Development-Tyler Jackson; Resource Management-Drew Davis.

Subject Area Awards:
English 9- Brooke Hamilton; Accelerated English 9-Lyndi Stokes; Gifted English 9-Joseph Male; English 10-Leanne Tanner; Accelerated English 10-Emilee Bennett; Gifted English 10-Daniel Drummond; English 11-Richard Kelly; Accelerated English 11-Anna Claire Stokes; Advanced Placement English 11-Tarver Reeder; English 12-Kellie Canerdy; Accelerated English 12-Montana Raines; Advanced Placement English 12-Amanda Frazier; Technical Writing-Trinity Ingram; Occupation English-Shawn Smith; Compensatory Reading-Matthew Stacy; Pre GED Literature-Errad Bell; Junta Club Creative Writing-Helen Staten; Oral Communications-Justin Jarvis; French I-Michelle Hardin; Spanish I-Daniel Drummond; Spanish II-Emilee Bennett; Transition to Algebra-Brooke Hamilton; Algebra I-Kiar Dozier; Algebra II-Arturo Valles; Geometry-Tyler Jackson; Pre Calculus-Tarver Reeder; Trigonometry-Kaitlyn Cochran; Calculus-Maxx Williams; Survey of Advanced Math Topics-KyLynn Foreman; Occupational Math-Lakendra Earl; Career Preparation-Trey Leggett; Career Exploration-Justin Mills; Mississippi Studies-Kiara Dozier; World Geography-Joseph Male; World History-Daniel Drummond; U.S. History-Justin Jarvis; U.S. Government-Kellie Skinner; Economics-Maxx Williams; Woodman of the World Social Studies Award-Parker Hill; Pre GED Social Studies-Devonte Berry; Pre Biology- Brandi Hogue; Biology I-Joseph Male; Biology II-Micha Washington; Advanced Placement Biology-Amanda Frazier; Physical Science-Brenda Crow; Chemistry-Daniel Drummond & Lauren Teague; Advanced Placement Chemistry-Kimberly Hardy; Physics-Maxx Williams; Anatomy & Physiology-Katie Luna; Earth Science-Michael Russell; Occupational Science-Matthew Stacy; Pre GED Science-Shane Smith; Life Skills-Staron Jones; Introduction to Fine Arts-Daniel Drummond & Brittany Holt; Introduction to Theater-Micha Washington; Performing Arts-Hannah Mitchell; Art I-Jevonte Newsome; Art II-Meagan Trexler; Art III-Katie Luna; Art IV-Meagan Cobb; Music Theory-Colina Lowery; Comprehensive Health-Tyler Jackson; Safety Education-Maxx Williams; Drug Education-Maxx Williams; Driver Education-McKinley Ranager; Psychology-Marian Evans; Law Related Education-Kellie Skinner; Yearbook Editor in Chief-Micha Washington; Yearbook Sports Division Editor-Caroline Stroud; Yearbook Clubs Division Editor-Kelsey Hodges; Yearbook Student Life Editor-Montana Raines; Yearbook People Division Editor-Reed Kitchens; JROTC I-Savannah Owen; JROTC II-Zach Johnson; JROTC III-Marian Evans; JROTC IV-Meghan Davis
 
Honor Roll-3 Consecutive 9 Weeks:
Latisha Abrams, Katie Aderholt, Emily Carol Alef, Riley Alef, Jodi Allred, Danielle Bailey, Andrew Ballard, Thomas Beam, Jamie Benefield, Emilee Bennett, Katelyn Boyd, Haven Boyd, Ryli Brown, April Burks, Joseph Burks, Ben Butler, Knox Butler, Ian Campbell, Kellie Canerdy, Kaelin Carter, Courtney Castor, Cody Cissom, Kachius Clay, Tyiah Clay, Meagan Cobb, Rykkie Cobb, Kaitlyn Cochran, Kristen Cochran, Graham Collins, Bobby Coltharp, Courtney Cook, Adam Coombs, Josh Creekmore, Callie Creekmore, Brenda Crow, Meghan Cunningham, Matthew Darling, Drew Davis, Meghan Davis, Elizabeth Day, Kiara Dozier, Daniel Drummond, Tyler Duff, Peyton Dunlap, Olivia Dunnam, Sam Jackson Dunnam, Shannon Dye, Lekendra Earl, Marian Evans, Carla Ferguson, Lindsey Foley, Luke Foley, Amanda Frazier, Matthew Frazier, Shannon Goode, Taylor Goode, Amber Gray, Corderica Hale, Andrea Hall,  Brooke Hamilton, Michelle Hardin, Josh Hardin, Kimberly Hardy, Sonny Harrison, Alex Harrison, Christy Harrison, Amanda Hill, Parker Hill, Brandi Hogue, Brittany Holt, Sara Beth Holt, Tyler Jackson, Amanda Jarvis, Justin Jarvis, Taylor Jenkins, Tiffani Jensen, Keat Johnson, Zach Johnson. Staron Jones, Michael Joslin, Emma Kate Keener, Emily Kirkland, Reed Kitchens, Mary Katherine Kitchens, Bronson Lang, Luke Lawerence, Jaycee Lee, Katie Luna, Joseph Male, Anne Maxwell, Kellie McClelland, Latoya McJunkins, Madison McMillin, Devin Mills, Molly Morris, Meredith Mueller, Jessica Nanney, Shelby Newell, Morgan  Odle, Savannah Owens, Kayla Parker, Johntavis Payton, Cierra Peak, Kristen Pemberton, Lindsay Powell, Hannah  Prater, Montana Raines, Kayla Ralph, McKinley Ranager, Tarver Reeder, Austin Richey, Nichole Roaton, Jud Roberts, Bramlitt Robbins, Read Robbins, Janiyah Robinson, Osiris Rodriguez, Bobbie Rogers, Jacobie Rogers, Michael Rost, Summer Sanderson, Brooke Sides, Kellie Skinner, Bailey Smith, Christopher Smith, Carrie Spencer, Matthew Stacy, Laden Stanford, Miranda Stevens, Lyndi Stokes, Collin Stubblefield, Hunter Surles, Lawanda Tanner, Ellen Tarrant, Caroline Tate, Rebecca Taylor, Lauren Teague, Arturo Valles, Dylan Van Zile, MadiVan Zile, Allie Vance, Jimbo Waldrop, John Holt Waldrop, Micha Washington, Taylor Watson, Hannah White, Porsche White, Maxx Williams, Brandon Wilson, John Taylor Wise, Patricia Wiseman, Brianna Witherspoon, Drew Wray, Britney Young, Jonah Zahler

Awards & Honors:
Outstanding Students:  9th Grade-Joseph Male; 10th Grade-Riley Alef; 11th Grade-Ellen Tarrant; 12th Grade Elizabeth Day

Perfect Attendance Awards:  Emilee Bennett, Stephanie Easley, Danortis McWilliams, Gary Nash, Vlandamir Parker

Journalism Leadership Broadcast Award:  Callie Creekmore

Journalism Leadership Newspaper Award:  Anne Maxwell

NEMCC Fine Arts Department Certificates of Achievement:  Kate Luna, 3rd Place-Drawing (Color); Morgan Frain, Honorable Mention-Painting/Mixed Media; Bobbie Rogers, Honorable Mention-Painting/Mixed Media

NAHS Reading Fair Winners:  Patricia Wiseman, 1st Place; Angel Joslin, 2nd Place; Helen Staten, 3rd Place

MSU College of Arts & Sciences Chemistry Competition:  Graham Collins, Meghan Davis, Luke Foley, Kimberly Hardy, Carrie Spencer, Hunter Surles, Rebecca Taylor

MSU College of Arts & Sciences Physics Competition:  Katie Aderholt, Russell Browning, Drew Davis, Elizabeth Day, Tyler Duff, Shannon Dye, Lindsey Foley, Amanda Frazier, Anne Maxwell, Jessica Nanney, Nyambi Penson, Lindsay Powell, Hannah Prater, Tarver Reeder, Cynthia Watson, Maxx Williams, Marquita Young

Mississippi Science Olympiad:  Graham Collins, Meghan Davis, Luke Foley, Amanda Frazier, Hannah Prater, Tarver Reeder, Nichole Roaton, Hunter Surles, Rebecca Taylor, Maxx Williams

Top Dawg of the Year Award:  Cade Simmons

School Spirit Award:  Bryan Green

Senior ACT Awards (30+):  Maxx Williams, Meghan Davis, Devin Mills, Kellie Skinner

Senior ACT Awards (25-29):  Rebecca Taylor, Katie Luna, Jessica Nanney, Amanda Frazier, Anne Maxwell, Patricia Wiseman, Courtney Castor, Bobby Coltharp, Callie Creekmore, Tyler Duff, Lindsey Foley, Montana Raines, Helen Staten, Luke Wilson

Most Intellectual Boy & Girl (Class of 2010):  Maxx Williams & Kellie Skinner

STAR Student/Teacher Awards:  Maxx Williams & Paula Windham

Class Marshall Award:  Bobby Coltharp

Principal’s Leadership Award:  Callie Creekmore

L. G. Balfour Award:  Jud Roberts

Bausch & Lomb Science Award:  Amanda Frazier

Prudential Spirit of Community Award:  Lindsey Foley

New Albany Rotary Club Award:  Drew Davis

DAR Good Citizenship Award:  Callie Creekmore

American Legion Good Citizenship Award:  Emily Carol Alef & Jud Roberts

Pilot Club/Anchor Club Service Award:  Elizabeth Day

Nail’s message to the NAHS honor students was to start now and focus on preparing for the future.  “Whatever you think you want to do, you have to go do and it all starts now and here at New Albany High School.”    He encouraged them to learn, listen, and take advantage of all the opportunities offered at NAHS.

Nail gave much credit to Joan Smith and the “Mississippi Writers” course she taught him while he was a student at NAHS.  “Mrs. Smith gave me the tools and encouragement to do what I am doing now,” he said.  “She always reminded me to write what I know, think, and feel.  That is a lesson I have taken with me through college.”

“I loved getting to speak to students at New Albany High School,” said Nail.  “My hope was that I could take advantage of my youth and recount some of the things I wish I had heard while I was still in high school.”  Nail said he wanted the students to know that even though it is sometimes hard to go after what you want, nothing will make you happier.

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!