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!