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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!