Bells High School

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements—05/09/08

Mentor groups will be meeting on Monday during third period in your regular meeting period. You will be completing your registration materials for next year.

Mark your calendars for the Steppers Show this Saturday night at 7:05 in the Ida Green Theater at Austin College. Entry fee is $3 and a great show has been prepared for your enjoyment. Come and support your Steppers.

With the excitement of the playoffs, the baseball team has gotten behind on teacher game balls. Zach Patton has chosen Ms. Lesh for the Callisburg game and Reed Klose has chosen Mr. Moore for the Whitewright playoff game. Don’t forget about tonight’s game in Royce City at 7 P.M. Wear your playoff t-shirt and support your Panthers!!!!

Baccalaureate practice will be in the commons area after break today. The juniors selected to be ushers—Morgan Bennie, Hilary Monk, Kolton Hall, David Nehring and Cody Vaughn—will also be with us.

Student council will be meeting in Mr. Wheeler’s room during break today.

Senior Spotlight shines today on Brandon Vissage. Brandon is planning to attend a vocational technical training program in preparation for a career in automotive. Outside of school he enjoys football, basketball, hunting and dancing. Congratulations to Brandon Vissage, a member of the BHS Class of 2008!!

TFTD: “Our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are but we are responsible for who we become.”

Announcements—05/08/08

Mentor groups will be meeting on Monday during third period in your regular meeting period. You will be completing your registration materials for next year.

Spirit Club will have another meeting today during break. This will be the final sign-up opportunity.

The Panthers will face Corsicana-Mildred in a best of 3 series in Royce City beginning with game 1 on Friday at 7 P.M.; game 2 at 2:30 Saturday with game 3 to follow if needed.

Baccalaureate practice is tomorrow in the commons area after break. Baccalaureate is Sunday at 3 P.M.

Picture orders are due today.

TFTD: “Kindness is more important than wisdom and the recognition of this is the beginning of wisdom.”

Announcements—05/05/08

Congratulations to the varsity baseball team for their victory over Aubrey in the most exciting game of the season. The win sends the Panthers into the 2^nd round of the playoffs. The Panthers will face Corsicana-Mildred in a best of 3 series in Royce City. Game 1 on Friday will begin at 7 P.M., Game 2 at 2:30 Saturday with game 3 to follow if needed. Please continue to support your Panthers. The turnout Friday night was great! Also, there is an XL and XXL playoff t-shirt still left. See Coach Bush if you are interested. We are so proud of you Panthers!!!

This week is “Education-Go and Get It Week.” In celebration of this week, we will be hosting a program tonight called, “Oceans of Opportunity.” All are invited to the HS gym tonight at 6:30 for this event, showcasing our students and their activities.

Also, senior athletes—be sure to pickup your sports jerseys from your coaches and report to school tomorrow at 8 A.M. for a photograph to be used for the sports banquet.

Juniors and seniors—if you are planning to attend the prom, please RSVP to Mrs. Emory by Wednesday. Seniors—this is all you will need to do unless your date is outside of Bells ISD. Juniors—you will need to check the points sheet posted outside Mrs. Emory’s room to see whether or not you will need to pay for your ticket. The cost of a ticket for you or your date is $50. This is due by Wednesday. Refer to Mrs. Emory, Mrs. E. Jones, Ms. Fuqua or Mr. Wheeler if you have questions.

Seniors—Six Flags money is due tomorrow by the end of break.

AP English Literature Test will be given on Thursday. Test-takers report to the library at 8 A.M.

Picture orders are due Thursday.

Senior Spotlight shines today on Jaime Smith. Jaime plans to begin her college career at Grayson County College prior to transferring to UTA in preparation for a career as a certified registered nurse anesthetist. Outside of school she enjoys, reading, movies, SCA and family. Congratulations to Jaime Smith, a member of the BHS Class of 2008.

TFTD: “The one who can master time can master nearly everything.”

Announcements—4/28/08

Congratulations to the Bells Panther Band!! They participated in the American Classic Music Festival this past Saturday in San Antonio and received 2 trophies; one of a 1^st division performance and the other for an outstanding performance award. Congratulations to the students and to Mr. Walker for a job well done!!!

TAKS testing is this week. Room assignments are posted on Mrs. Garner’s window. 10^th graders will be taking math TAKS tomorrow. Everyone else will be attending classes. 11^th graders will be taking TAKS Math on Wednesday. Remember that cellphones are not allowed in the testing rooms and need to be left in your car or in the office.

Seniors—we will be meeting at break today in the library. TCTA Scholarship apps are due Thursday.

Attention any student with an unexcused absence: next Saturday, May 3^rd from 8-12, Mr. Steger will be hosting a campus clean-up day. You may have one unexcused absence removed if you come and work from 8 A.M. sharp until 12 P.M. Just a reminder that you cannot be exempt from your final exams if you have an unexcused absence.

There is a donation box in the office if you would like to assist with Stephani Batchelor’s medical expenses. There is also an account at First National Bank of Bells/Savoy for those of you who would prefer to donate to that account.

Honor roll for 5^th six weeks has been posted in the commons area. Please check it for accuracy.

The baseball playoff game against Whitewright will take place Monday at Sherman’s Veterans Field in Fairview Park at 3:30. If you would like to attend the game, you may leave at 2:45 if you have a note from your parents and you sign-out in the office.

Senior spotlight shines today on Matt Romig. Matt plans to attend Texas A&M University in Kingsville in the fall to study electrical engineering and to play football. He is planning a career as an electrical engineer. Away from school, Matt enjoys going to the lake, riding dirt bikes and working on cars. Congratulations to Matt Romig, a member of the BHS Class of 2008!

TFTD: Robert Louis Stevenson: “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.”

Announcements—4/25/08

Staff & students—we will be completing your ’08-’09 registration sheets at a mentor meeting in early May. Mentors—please hold on to those sheets until all have completed them and then return them to me.

TAKS testing is next week. Room assignments will be posted on Monday. 10^th graders will be taking math TAKS on Tuesday. 11^th graders will be taking TAKS Math on Wednesday. 9^th graders will be taking TAKS Math on Thursday and 10^th & 11^th graders will be taking the science test. On Friday, 10^th & 11^th grade students will be taking the social studies TAKS test. Remember that cellphones are not allowed in the testing rooms and need to be left in your car or in the office.

Seniors—$25 for your Six Flags ticket is due by May 6^th. TCTA scholarship application deadline is May 1^st. Also, we will be meeting at break on Monday in the library about some upcoming events.

Honor roll for 5^th six weeks has been posted in the commons area. Please check it for accuracy.

Senior spotlight shines today on Summer Kern. Summer plans to attend Grayson County College in preparation for a career as a radiology technician and work at a hospital in our area. Outside of school she enjoys singing and dancing, biking, swimming and cooking. Congratulations to Summer Kern, a member of the BHS Class of 2008.

TFTD: Robert Frost: “You are educated when you have the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or self-confidence.”

Announcements—4/24/08

Congratulations to the varsity baseball team for their win over Callisburg Tuesday. The win puts the Panthers in a 3-way tie for second place. The playoff game will take place Monday at Sherman’s Veterans Field in Fairview Park at 3:30 where the Panthers will face Whitewright. If you would like to attend the game, you may leave at 2:45 if you have a note from your parents and you sign-out in the office.

The student council is sponsoring a spring blood drive today from 8:30 to 4 in the choir room on the JH Campus. Check with your teacher before you come over to donate blood.

Seniors—$25 for your Six Flags ticket is due by May 6^th. TCTA scholarship application deadline is May 1^st. Also, we will be meeting at break on Monday in the library about some upcoming events.

The student council is sponsoring a spring blood drive today from 8:30 to 4 in the choir room on the JH Campus.

Mentor registration meetings will be tonight at 6 P.M. in your regular mentor group meeting location. Please remind your parents.

TFTD: "True silence is the rest of the mind; it is to the spirit what sleep is to the body, nourishment and refreshment."

Announcements—4/23/08

Seniors—$25 for your Six Flags ticket is due by May 6th.

TCTA scholarship application deadline is May 1^st.

The student council is sponsoring a spring blood drive tomorrow from 8:30 to 4 in the choir room on the JH Campus. You will need to sign-up for the time you would like to donate blood so that we can manage the traffic. The sign-up sheet is on Mrs. Garner’s window. Please arrange your donation time with your teacher as they must approve your absence from class. Join in this project and let’s give the gift of life—every unit can save seven lives. Our goal is 40 units.

Mentor registration meetings will be Thursday at 6 P.M. in your regular mentor group meeting location. Please remind your parents.

No break detention today.

TFTD: “Those who stand idly by and watch as others choose wrong and hurtful actions are just as guilty as those who are performing the wrong actions. Never doubt that one person with determination can change this world.”

Announcements—4/17/08

FCA will be meeting tomorrow morning in Coach Arledge’s room.

Seniors—$25 for your Six Flags ticket is due by May 6th. Baccalaureate will be May 11^th instead of May 4^th at 3 P.M.

Harrison French Memorial Scholarship is due next Monday. TCTA applications are now available in the scholarship file. The deadline for that application is May 1^st.

Quick THEA will be this Saturday. Testing will begin at 8:30 A.M and you will need a calculator

Spring pictures will be taken next Wednesday.

Staff members—Makeup TAKS Training for those of you who missed it yesterday will be next Tuesday at 7:40 in the library.

TFTD: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow—“It takes less time to do things right than to explain why you did it wrong.”

Announcements—04/16/08

Bells FFA students participated in the Area V judging contests at Texas A&M-Commerce on April 9^th. The dairy judging team placed 2^nd out of 43 teams. Marie Miller was 3^rd high individual and Kolton Hall was 19^th high out of 160 competitors. Other team members were Ryan Klose and Andrew Baer. The dairy team qualified for state and will compete next Thursday at Tarleton State University. The livestock judging team comprised of Kelsey Keene, Whitney Jeffrey, Heather Taylor and Austin Crissman also competed in a field of 72 teams. They also finished 2^nd with Kelsey Keene finishing 1^st high individual and Whitney Jeffrey as 16^th high individual out of 273 participants. The livestock team also qualified for state and will compete at Texas A&M University on Saturday, April 26^th. Good luck to all of you and congratulations!

Seniors—$25 for your Six Flags ticket is due by May 6th. Baccalaureate will be May 11^th instead of May 4^th at 3 P.M.

Harrison French Memorial Scholarship is due next Monday.

Quick THEA will be this Saturday. Testing will begin at 8:30 A.M and you will need a calculator

Students—Today, the cafeteria will be serving grilled hamburgers for lunch—everyone participating will need to bring a $1 for lunch.

Spring pictures will be taken on Wednesday, April 23^rd.

Staff members—please bring a copy of the student registration packet for your mentor group as well as your TAKS training materials and manual when you report to the library for training during lunch today.

TFTD: Alexander Graham Bell—“Sometimes we stare so long at a door that is closing, that we see too late the one that is open.”

Announcements—04/15/08

Congratulations to the varsity baseball team for their come from behind victory yesterday against S&S. Ryan Klose has selected Coach Arledge to receive the game-ball. The Panthers will host Gunter at 4 today. All varsity baseball players need to be released at 2:05 today.

Seniors—$25 for your Six Flags ticket is due by May 1st. Baccalaureate will be May 11^th instead of May 4^th at 3 P.M.

Harrison French Memorial Scholarship is due April 21^st.

Quick THEA will be this Saturday. Testing will begin at 8:30 A.M and you will need a calculator

Students—Tomorrow, the cafeteria will be serving grilled hamburgers for lunch—everyone participating will need to bring a $1 for lunch.

Spring pictures will be taken on Wednesday, April 23^rd.

TAKS Testing begins two weeks from today. How are you preparing for your success?

No break detention today.

Students—you may have heard that one of our seniors, Stephani Batchelor was involved in an accident and is in the hospital in Dallas. There are encouraging signs about her condition—she was talking and moving her feet--and we all need to do what we can to encourage her. If you would like to send a note or a card to her, some parents will be stopping by this afternoon to pick them up and take them to her today. Please get your note to the office before 3 today or bring it tomorrow. Remember that each one of you is precious to us—take care of yourself!

TFTD: “Growing older is mandatory. Growing up is optional.”

Announcements—04/14/08

Congratulations to the varsity baseball team for their win Friday over Tom Bean. Casey Shelby has chosen Mrs. Wornhor to receive the gameball. This is a big week for Panther Baseball. They travel to S&S today for a 4:00 game then host Gunter tomorrow at 4, before traveling to Whitewright Friday for a game at 7:00. Go Panthers!!

Seniors—we will have a meeting at break in the library today.

Harrison French Memorial Scholarship is due April 21^st.

Quick THEA will be given at BHS on Saturday, April 19^th. The deadline for sign-up and $29 payment is today.

Students—on Wednesday, the cafeteria will be serving grilled hamburgers for lunch—everyone participating will need to bring a $1 for lunch. Staff members—please get your $5 to Mrs. Blount today for your lunch on Wednesday.

Senior Spotlight shines today on Michelle Dickson. Michelle plans to go to college at the University of Texas at Tyler or go to the United State Air Force in preparation for a career as a pediatric registered nurse. Outside of school, Michelle enjoys riding horses, four-wheeling, reading and surfing the internet. Congratulations to Michelle Dickson, a member of the BHS Class of 2008!

TFTD: Dale Carnegie: “You can make more friends in two months by becoming genuinely interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you.”

Announcements—04/11/08

Congratulations to the varsity baseball team for their win over Howe last Friday. Coach Brinlee received the game-ball from Matt Romig. The Panthers will host Tom Bean tomorrow here at 2 and the S&S game scheduled for today has been moved to Monday at 4 with the JV Game to follow.

Good luck to our UIL Academic Regional Competitors—Joey Gilmore and Bryce Powers-- who will be representing our school at Stephenville tomorrow.

Seniors—the Wilson N. Jones Auxiliary Scholarship Applications are due to the hospital today. Harrison French Memorial Scholarship is due April 21^st.

Quick THEA will be given at BHS on Saturday, April 19^th. The deadline for sign-up and $29 payment is April 14^th.

Students—next Wednesday, the cafeteria will be offering grilled hamburgers for lunch—everyone participating will need to bring a $1 for lunch.

There will be a short meeting for the newly elected cheerleaders in Mrs. Wornhor’s room during break today.

First Baptist Church of Bells will be hosting a special event this Sunday evening featuring live music and activities from the BCM Crew of SOSU. The event will begin at 6:30 and you are invited.

Senior Spotlight shines today on Chelsea Robinson. Chelsea is planning to enroll in the nursing program at Grayson County College and pursuing her BSN prior to transferring to UTA for anesthesiology training in preparation for a career as an anesthesiologist. Outside of school she enjoys playing sports, working and spending time with her family and friends. Congratulations to Chelsea Robinson, a member of the Senior Class of 2008.

TFTD: “Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand and melting like a snowflake.”

Announcements—04/10/08

Juniors—we will be administering a Mock Science TAKS to you tomorrow during first and second periods in the commons area. If you have a calculator, please bring it with you for the test. Report to the commons as soon as the first bell rings.

Seniors—the Wilson N. Jones Auxiliary organization sponsors several scholarship awards for area seniors—the deadline to get that to the hospital in Sherman is Friday. Harrison French Memorial Scholarship is available and due back by April 21^st.

Quick THEA will be given at BHS on Saturday, April 19^th. The deadline for sign-up and payment is April 14^th.

Students—next Wednesday, the cafeteria will be offering grilled hamburgers for lunch—everyone participating will need to bring a $1 for lunch and enjoy.

Seniors—if you have not paid for your Scarborough Festival Ticket, please see Mrs. Wornhor today.

There will be a short meeting for the newly elected cheerleaders in Mrs. Wornhor’s room during break on Friday.

TFTD: “Activity and sadness are incompatible.”

Announcements—04/09/08

Quick THEA will be given at BHS on Saturday, April 19^th. The deadline for sign-up and payment is April 14^th. Stop by my office to register.

TFTD: “What we think or what we know or what we believe is, in the end, of little consequence. The only thing of real consequence is what we do.”

Announcements—04/03/08

Seniors—the Wilson N. Jones Auxiliary organization sponsors several scholarship awards for area seniors. The mailing deadline for this application will be April 8^th. Harrison French Memorial Scholarship is available and due back to me by April 21^st. If you would like to have applications for either of these awards, stop by and check out the scholarship file.

Today is the last day to purchase Ice Nine Kills benefit concert tickets. The concert is tomorrow at 7 P.M. See Josh Bulanek, Clay Martin, Rylie Ruth, Maci Price or Taylor Glatt for tickets. Tickets at the door are $10. See you there!

If you are interested in trying out for the yearbook staff next year, please pick up a yearbook staff application in the office. Completed applications are due Tuesday, April 8^th.

Quick THEA will be given at BHS on Saturday, April 19^th. The deadline for sign-up and payment is April 14^th. Stop by my office to register.

TFTD: “Dreams are illustrations from the book your soul is writing about you.”

Announcements—04/02/08

Congratulations to the cast and crew of our UIL One-Act-Play—“A Company of Wayward Saints.” Jaime Smith received an award for her excellence in technical assistance. Honorable Mention acting awards went to Stephani Batchelor and Clay Martin. All-Star Cast awards were presented to Joey Gilmore and Marie Miller. Thanks for your hard work!!

Also, check out the bulletin board in the commons area for the winners from yesterday at Loy Lake. As always, our students are doing an outstanding job!

Seniors—the Wilson N. Jones Auxiliary organization sponsors several scholarship awards for area seniors. The mailing deadline for this application will be April 8^th. Harrison French Memorial Scholarship Applications are available and due back to me by April 21^st. Also, the priority deadline for the GCC Foundation Scholarships was March 15^th. However, they are still accepting applications. If you would like to have applications for either of these awards, stop by and check out the scholarship file.

Ice Nine Kills will be holding a benefit concert on Friday, April 4^th. See Riley Ruth or Josh Bulanek for ticket information.

Due to the calendar change, we will be in school tomorrow but out on Friday.

If you are interested in trying out for the yearbook staff next year, please pick up a yearbook staff application in the office. Completed applications are due Tuesday, April 8^th.

Quick THEA will be given at BHS on Saturday, April 19^th. The deadline for sign-up and payment is April 14^th. Stop by my office to register.

You may redeem your “Caught-Cha” Cards for an ice cream in the cafeteria during break.

TFTD: John Wooden--"Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do."

Announcements--03/31/08

Seniors—the local athletic and academic scholarship applications are due . Each of you received a copy of the academic application in your senior guidance packets. If you need another one, stop by my office.

The registration deadline for the May SAT is also tomorrow. Stop by if you need registration materials. Next Sunday, Sherman HS will be hosting an SAT Prep Seminar from 12:30 to 5:30 P.M. The cost is $85 per student. There are brochures available in the office with detailed information.

If you missed it in January, you have a second chance. Ice Nine Kills comes back to Bells for a benefit concert on Friday, April 4^th. See Riley Ruth or Josh Bulanek for ticket information.

We have had a calendar change due to the snow day we enjoyed. We will be coming to school on Thursday but we will be out of school on Friday.

Yearbook applications for yearbook staff 08-09 are due April 8th.

TFTD: Roger Staubach—“Spectacular achievements are always preceded by unspectacular preparation.”

Announcements--03/27/08

Students—please remember that we will be dismissed early today for the District UIL Academic Meet. Students are free to leave at 11:30 if they have transportation and they are not participating in contests. There will be one lunch served at 11:30. Buses will run at 12:05. Students should not be in the hallways or buildings this afternoon unless they are participating in UIL contests or assisting Mr. Wheeler.

Next week is Loy Lake Livestock Show. There are no reasons for students to be out of school Monday for Loy Lake. If you have any problems, you should see Mr. Steger before Monday.

FCA meeting tomorrow morning at 7:30 in Coach Arledge’s room.

Boys’ track practice for those not participating in UIL Academic Events today is immediately after school today at 11:30.

It was a good spring break for the varsity baseball team. The Panthers collected wins over Tom Bean, Gunter and S&S. For the Tom Bean win, Coltin Payne selected Mrs. Payne to receive the game-ball. Cody Vaughn chose Mrs. Fuqua for the big win over Gunter and Trey Pedigo selected Mr. Hicks for the S&S victory.

Seniors—the local athletic and academic scholarship applications are due April 1^st—that is next Tuesday. Each of you received a copy of the academic application in your senior guidance packets. If you need another one, stop by my office.

The registration deadline for the May SAT is April 1^st. Stop by if you need registration materials. Sherman HS will be hosting an SAT Prep Seminar on Sunday, April 6^th from 12:30 to 5:30 P.M. The cost is $85 per student. There are brochures available in the office with detailed information.

If you missed it in January, you have a second chance. Ice Nine Kills comes back to Bells for a benefit concert on Friday, April 4^th. See Riley Ruth or Josh Bulanek for ticket information.

Yearbook applications for yearbook staff 08-09 are due April 8th.

TFTD: Robert Frost-- “You are educated when you have the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or self-confidence.”

Announcements--03/24/08

Seniors—the local athletic and academic scholarship applications are due April 1^st.

Students who are at least 15 years old and interested in a summer job as a lifeguard at Waterloo Pool, there is a poster in the commons area about water safety training and information sheets in the office. Check it out.

Break a leg to our UIL One-Act-Play Cast & Crew who will be competing in Zone A Competition tomorrow. Students who are preparing for academic UIL—the contest is on Thursday. Students not competing will be released at 11:30 A.M. as we are hosting the competition.

Senior Spotlight shines today on Dakota Perkins. Dakota plans to enter the workforce following high school. Outside of school Dakota enjoys working with cars. Congratulations to Dakota Perkins a member of the BHS Class of 2008!!

Yearbook applications for yearbook staff 08-09 are due April 8th.

Break detention today: Cody Stern, Pate Pritchard, Sierra Raney, Andrew Ciaccio, Jenna Littrell, Corey Carlisle, Kegan Foster, Barbie Wilson, Lani Robeson, Chris Glatt, Maci Ford and R.J. Wilson.

TFTD: Michangelo--"The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark."

Announcements—3/12/08

Mentor meetings will be Friday morning from 10:00 to 10:30. New students who have not been assigned to a mentor meeting, stop by the office and pick up the sheet with your assignment listed on it.

The varsity baseball team defeated Howe yesterday 6-1 for their first district win. Jordan Shults has chosen Mr. Keene to receive the game ball. The Panthers are back in action today in Pottsboro at 4:00.

Seniors—be aware that the local Masonic Lodge Scholarship and the GCC Foundation Scholarship applications are due on March 15^th. If you think you might attend Grayson County College and you have an overall “B” average, you should complete the application. They have been very generous to our students in the past but you must follow through. You can do it and we will help!!

If you are interested in participating on either the cheer or dance squads for next fall, you need to pick up a candidate’s interest letter in the office. It is important that any interested student read carefully the eligibility requirements, financial obligations, pre-tryout and tryout information. If you meet the requirements, you need to complete the form and turn it in to either Mrs. Elaine Jones or Mrs. Shannon Payne by this Friday, March 14^th. A copy of the cheerleading or Steppers’ participation agreement will be provided to you.

Senior group picture on Friday during mentor meeting at 10.

TFTD: "If you want a place in the sun, you've got to put up with a few blisters."

Announcements—3/10/08

Students—Please remind your parents that the AIM for Success Parent Information Meeting is tonight at 7 P.M. at the elementary school. Our AIM for Success Assembly for sophomores will be tomorrow from 1:30-2:30 in the gym.

Emergency student council meeting tomorrow morning at break.

Mentor Meetings will be Friday morning at 10:00.

Senior Spotlight today shines on Rachael Taylor. Rachael plans to attend college in the fall in training for a career as an orthodontist. She enjoys playing sports, going to the movies and hanging out with friends. Congratulations to Rachael Taylor, a member of the BHS Class of 2008.

TFTD: "Forget past mistakes. Forget failures. Forget everything except what you're going to do now and do it."

Announcements—2/28/08

Seniors—if you did not get to pick up your graduation materials yesterday, we have them available for you. You will need to bring the balance owed in cash to pick it up. Several important scholarships have early March deadlines, be sure and check your applications.

Junior boys—the local American Legion offers young men the opportunity to participate in Boys State on the UT Campus for one week in June. This is a very prestigious event and includes boys from all over the state. Stop by the office for an application.

This is the last weekend before TAKS next Wednesday. Students if you want the cafeteria to make a sack lunch for you, let them know by Tuesday. If you don’t order a sack lunch from the cafeteria, you will need to bring your own lunch. Room assignments will be posted on Monday

Seniors—you will be going to SOSU on Wednesday—plan to report to school at 8:30 and bring $7 for lunch.

Students signed up to take the Quick THEA on Saturday need to take care of the $29 fee today. You need to report for testing by 8:30 in the commons area. If you are taking the math portion of the test, you may bring a four-function calculator.

Senior Spotlight shines today on Everett Sims. Everett plans to attend Grayson County College in the fall to begin preparation for a career as a horticulturist. He also hopes to “moonlight” as a musician. Outside of school, Everett enjoys playing his guitar and enjoying time with his friends. Congratulations to Everett Sims, a member of the BHS Class of 2008!!

TFTD: “Discipline is remembering what you want in the long run.”

Announcements—2/26/08

Seniors—The Bells Athletic Booster Club Scholarship Applications and the Bells Masonic Lodge Scholarship Applications are now in the file. The SOSU Scholarship Application is due March 1^st. The Wilson N. Jones Foundation Scholarship Applications must be to the foundation office by March 5^th. GCC Foundation Scholarship Applications are due by March 15^th.

Also seniors—a representative from Josten’s will be with us Thursday during lunch to deliver your graduation materials.

Band students should be released from class at 9:15 today and will return to class at 11:05. Mr. David Christy will be our special guest working with our band.

The varsity baseball team will be awarding a game ball to a teacher after each win. With the win over Paris Chisum Saturday—9-3—Bobby Wesson has chosen Mr. Taylor to receive the first game ball of the year. Congratulations!!

TFTD: "The tragedy in life doesn't lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach."

Announcements—2/25/08

This past Saturday, 8 high school band students traveled to McKinney to participate in the UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest. The following students received 1^st division ratings for superior playing: Ashlee Hale, Samantha Stanek, Joey Gilmore, Wayne Ryon, Chris Alderson and Bryce Powers. Samantha Stanek qualifed to go to the state solo contest in Austin. To qualify for state, a student must play a Class I Solo by memory. This is the first time that a BHS student has been selected for this honor. Congratulations to Samantha and to all of our band students for your hard work and a fine job representing our school.

The Quick THEA Registration Deadline for the Saturday test administration is today. The cost is $29 and payable by Thursday. Stop by to register. We will begin testing at 8:30 Saturday morning.

Seniors—The Bells Athletic Booster Club Scholarship Applications and the Bells Masonic Lodge Scholarship Applications are now in the file. If you are planning to attend SOSU, their scholarship application deadline is March 1^st and the application is completed online. GCC Foundation Scholarship Applications are due by March 15^th. Be sure to keep up with your deadlines.

Also seniors—a representative from Josten’s will be with us Thursday during lunch to deliver your graduation materials.

Senior Spotlight shines today on Katie Littrell. Katie plans to attend Tyler Junior College before transferring to SOSU to complete her education. She intends to pursue a career as a cosmetologist after training with the prestigious Toni & Guy Salons. Congratulations to Katie Littrell—a member of the BHS Class of 2008!!

TFTD: “I am not judged by the number of times I fail but by the number of times I succeed. The number of times I succeed is in direct proportion to the number of times I can fail and keep trying!!!

Announcements—2/22/08

Congratulations to the students selected for the 2007-2008 All-District Basketball Team: 2^nd Team All-District—Nathan Martin and Honorable Mention to Matt Romig and Derek Elk!!!!

The Quick THEA Registration Deadline for the March 1^st testing here at BHS is next Monday. You must satisfy this entrance requirement before you will be allowed to take college classes. The cost is $29. Stop by to register.

Also seniors—a representative from Josten’s will be with us next Thursday to deliver your graduation materials. Plan to bring your balance owed to pick up your materials.

ELA & Reading TAKS is March 5^th! Your last opportunities to prepare will be this weekend and next weekend. You can do it—let us help!!

Teachers—please excuse the ladies softball team at 2:30 today for a game at Aubrey. The list of names is in your box.

Senior Spotlight shines today on Dakota Lattimore. Dakota plans to attend college this fall to prepare for a career in the medical field. Outside of school, Dakota enjoys being with his friends and enjoying a good time together. Congratulations to Dakota Lattimore a member of the BHS Class of 2008

TFTD: Dale Carnegie—“Success is getting what you want; happiness is wanting what you get.”

Announcements—2/21/08

Assembly today—we will dismiss you to the gym when it is time.

FCA meeting--tomorrow morning at 7:30 in Coach Arledge’s room.

The TAKS Reading and English Language Arts Tests are scheduled for March 5^th—less than two weeks away. How are you preparing for your success?????

Staff members—just a reminder that we will be having TAKS Administrator Training in the library after school today and then again in the morning at 7:30. If you can’t make either one of these meetings, please stop by and visit with me

TFTD: Walt Disney—“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.”

Announcements—2/19/08

Students—Texas A&M-Commerce is hosting a Preview Day on Saturday, March 1^st. Also a representative from their campus will be with us a for a lunch set-up today. Stop by and visit.

Seniors—the Glaser Family Charitable Foundation Scholarship is due Friday. The Grayson County College Foundation Scholarship Applications are due on March 15^th.

JV and Varsity baseball games have been moved to Leonard due to field conditions. The JV game will being at 4:30 followed by the varsity game. Also, the girls’ softball game against Sam Rayburn has been moved up to a starting time of 3:45 instead of 4:30 so that Sam Rayburn girls can attend their boys playoff basketball game.

Assembly for all students on Thursday at 9 A.M.

TFTD: Thomas Edison—“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.”

Announcements—2/18/08

Juniors—We will be giving you a diagnostic TAKS test tomorrow morning in the main commons. When the tardy bell rings, please remain in the commons and prepared to begin testing. We must be finished by break, so we will begin promptly.

Students—Texas A&M-Commerce is hosting a Preview Day on Saturday, March 1^st. Also a representative from their campus will be with us for a lunch set-up tomorrow. Stop by for an information card

Seniors—the Glaser Family Charitable Foundation Scholarship is due a week from today. The Grayson County College Foundation Scholarship Applications are due on March 15^th. The FAFSA must be completed as part of that application

Senior Spotlight today on Adam Hines. Adam is planning to attend Grayson County College in the fall to begin his basic course of study. He will be preparing for a career as a game warden. Outside of school Adam enjoys fishing and outdoors activities. Congratulations to Adam Hines, a member of the BHS Class of 2008!

Assembly for all students on Thursday at 9 A.M.

TFTD: Vincent Van Gogh—“So let us go forward quietly, each on his own path, forever making for the light.”

Announcements--2/15/08

Students—Texas A&M-Commerce is hosting a Preview Day on Saturday, March 1^st. Also a representative from their campus will be with us a for a lunch set-up next week. Stop by for an information card with registration information.

Students—Just a reminder that during break, you are should be in the building and in the area to which you have been assigned. Freshmen should be in the freshman commons and the rest in the main commons. Thanks for your cooperation.

TFTD: Thomas Jefferson--“Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits.”

Announcements—2/13/08

Students—progress reports will be issued tomorrow. Be sure that you take advantage of this information to keep yourself on track. Remember that 9^th and 10^th graders may earn an exemption from their finals this semester if they keep their grades up, their absentees low and their TAKS scores passing. If you need help with tutorial information, stop by the office.

The baseball scrimmage scheduled for Saturday has been moved to tomorrow here at 4 P.M.

FCA meets on Friday at 7:30 in Coach Arledge’s room.

TFTD: Buddha-“All that we are is the result of what we have thought.”

Announcements—2/12/08

Varsity Boys Track begins today.

Just a reminder that the deadline to register and pay your $29 fee for the Quick THEA is February 25^th. We will be administering that for you on Saturday, March 1^st.

Juniors and seniors—tomorrow you will be attending an assembly at Denison HS. Buses will leave at 8:20 and will be back about 10:45.

New scholarship applications for the Masonic Lodge Scholarship and the Stokes Scholarship-for those who have had orthodontia work with Dr. Lisa Stokes-are available in the scholarship file. If you think there is any possibility that you might attend Grayson County College, you need to complete their application by the March 15^th deadline. GCC will not accept anything but complete applications, so read carefully and do not procrastinate. Also, the Glaser Family Charitable Foundation awards numerous scholarships to our local students. The deadline for those applications to be submitted is February 22. Stop by for an application.

Students—progress reports will be issued on Thursday. Be sure that you take advantage of this information to keep yourself on track. Remember that 9^th and 10^th graders may earn an exemption from their finals this semester if they keep their grades up, their absentees low and their TAKS scores passing. If you need help with tutorial information, stop by the office.

TFTD: "Valor lies just halfway between rashness and cowardice."
– Miguel de Cervantes

Announcements—2/08/08

Students—a very important announcement about the boys basketball game next week. The Tuesday night games against Howe have been moved to Monday night. The JV Boys will begin at 5 P.M. followed by the varsity.

Varsity Boys Track begins next Tuesday.

Just a reminder that the deadline to register and pay your $29 fee for the Quick THEA is February 25^th. We will be administering that for you on Saturday, March 1^st.

Senior Spotlight shines on Bobby Wesson. Bobby plans to attend Grayson County College in the fall to begin his preparation for a career in the field of architecture. Outside of school Bobby enjoys playing football, playing his guitar and videogames. Congratulations to Bobby Wesson, a member of the BHS Class of 2008.

TFTD: Thomas Jefferson—“I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.”

Announcements—2/07/08

Students—today is the deadline to order your baseball shirts from Coach Pewitt and your senior t-shirt from Mrs. Emory.

College corner for this week features the University of Texas at Dallas. UTD boasts 14,000 students and began as a graduate degree institution; admitting freshmen for the first time in 1990. The seven different schools include the schools of economic, political and policy sciences, behavioral and brain sciences, natural sciences and mathematics and their premier program—engineering and computer science. UTD ranks at or near the top in computer science degrees awarded each year. Costs are estimated at $18,300 annually but a commuting student could cut that cost by over $6,000. UTD also ranks in the top 100 in the number of freshmen National Merit Scholars. If you think UTD may be the school for you, stop by and visit with me.

Seniors—now is the time for you to begin the process of financial aid by completing your FAFSA. The first step in that process is securing a pin # at www.pin.ed.gov. Information from federal tax returns filed by you and your family will determine eligibility. Many scholarship programs require the completion of the FAFSA—so even if you think you are not eligible for aid, you might need to complete the process. For additional information, stop by my office. Seniors—there is a new sign in the commons area for you. As you receive your college acceptance notification, please stop by and write your name and your college or colleges on the sign. We want to celebrate your accomplishments.

TFTD: “Think like a person of action, act like a person of thought.”

Announcements—2/06/08

Students—tomorrow is the deadline to order your baseball shirts from Coach Pewitt and your senior t-shirt from Mrs. Emory.

TAKS—English language arts and reading tests are one month from yesterday—March 5^th—how are you preparing for your success?? Freshmen and sophomores may earn exemptions from their semester exams if they meet the eligibility requirements regarding attendance and grades and they pass all portions of the TAKS.

Teacher Feature for this week is Mrs. Lesh. Mrs. Lesh graduated from Wichita Falls HS in Wichita Falls, Texas. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English education with a minor in journalism from Baylor University and a Master of Arts in bilingual education from Texas Tech University. She has completed all the coursework for her doctorate in Spanish and is pursuing her dissertation to complete that degree. An interesting fact about her is that she lived in Guadalajara Mexico for 20 years while teaching English at the Autonomous University of Guadalajara and raising 3 children.

TFTD—Louisa May Alcott—“I am not afraid of storms for I am learning to fly sail my ship.”

Announcements—2/4/08

Orders for baseball t-shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies are being taken by Coach Pewitt. Long-sleeved t-shirts are also available. All 4 styles are available in white, maroon, oxford gray and vegas gold. See Coach Pewitt for a color order form. This is a new Panther Baseball Logo. Orders must be turned in by Thursday—February 7^th.

Attention Seniors—If you want to order a senior t-shirt, you must give Mrs. Emory $20 and your shirt size by this Thursday, February 7^th. If you don’t remember what they look like, you may go by and look at the picture by her classroom door.

Juniors—it is time for you to begin to make your decisions about college testing. The SAT/ACT/THEA tests could be important tests for your future. Stop by and visit with me if you have questions.

Senior Spotlight shines today on Brooke Cushing. Brooke is planning to attend college next year in preparation for a career as a cosmetologist or court reporter. Outside of school she enjoys hanging out with her friends and family. Congratulations to Brooke Cushing—a member of the BHS Class of 2008!

TFTD—Pythagoras—“Choices are the hinges of destiny.”

Announcements—2/1/08

Senior Spotlight shines today on Nathan Martin. Nathan plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin in pursuit of a degree in business administration. He plans to become the owner or CEO of a business. In his spare time Nathan enjoys hunting, fishing, playing sports and hanging out with his friends. Congratulations to Nathan Martin, a member of the BHS Class of 2008!!

Juniors—it is time for you to begin to make your decisions about college testing. The SAT/ACT/THEA tests could be important tests for your future. Stop by and visit with me if you have questions.

TFTD: "Don't bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself." -William Faulkner

Announcements—1/31/08

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