Monday, December 5, 2022

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Posted on December 5, 2022

he Lady Rebel Soccer Team had a very successful weekend as they defeated Sterlington, Tioga, St. Fredrick, and West Ouachita on their way to winning the West Ouachita Shootout Tournament. Sophomore Ainsley Putnam led the team with 6 goals total and was named the MVP of the Tournament. The Lady Rebel defense did not allow a goal in their last three matches and Senior Alyssa Nix was named the tournament's Outstanding Goalkeeper. These wins boosted the girls' overall record to 8-1 for the season. Good luck to girls soccer team as both the Varsity and JV travel to C.E. Byrd for a tough test on Thursday.  

Scholarship applications for the Jason Paul Cameron Foundation are available in the guidance office or online at www.jpcfoundation.com. The Foundation was established in memory of Jason Cameron, a former WMHS student and Rebel Band member. Applications must be turned in to the WMHS Guidance Office by March 1, 2023. 

The English Latino leadership society will be selling Alex's Latin food coffee and hot chocolate next Monday, December 12th during both lunch shifts for $2. 

The first rehearsal for the 2023 MLK Tribute will be Wednesday, December 14th, from 3:30-4:30 in the cafeteria. Students who signed up or auditioned to participate should grab a rehearsal information sheet outside of Mrs. Anders's room (4204).

Attention all Student Council members: Tuesday, December 6th we will have our monthly Student Council Meeting at 6:30pm in the Library. We will discuss expectations for the convention in January as well as upcoming workdays. Also, on Tuesday during our general meeting, there will be a meeting for parents of student council members at 6:30pm in the cafeteria. Please make sure your parents know about this meeting. If you have any questions, see one of the advisors. 

Junior Civitans: there are sign up sheets posted on Google Classroom for our Christmas meeting on December 13th and our special Christmas lunch on December 15th . Also, if you did not pick up your club t-shirt before the break, stop by Mrs. Beach's room (6206) to get it. 

Baseball tryouts have been moved to Saturday, January 7th. Players intending to try out still need to come by Coach Kidd's room (1211) and get a physical form

Students you can now start signing up for the next Drivers Ed class at gorebs.org, The class will start Thursday January 5th when we return from the holidays.

The Piano Recital for the Piano Lab Students will be Tuesday, December 6th at 7pm in the auditorium! Come out and enjoy a bit of Christmas music to kick off the Holiday Season and support the Piano Lab Students!

Any student who is interested in taking a spring dual enrollment class and who is not currently taking a dual enrollment class through ULM needs to see Mrs. Hunt about an application. Anyone currently taking a DE class through ULM does not need to fill out another application for the spring semester. Only elective courses are available second semester. The deadline for this application is Wednesday, December 14.

The Chick Fil A Leader Academy wants to bless the students and families of Lenwil Elementary this holiday season by hosting a Hygiene Supply drive. They are asking you, the students of WMHS to help by donating various hygiene items such as Bars of soap, Kid-friendly shampoo, deodorant, brushes or combs, and socks or underwear for children sizes 4-18. Please drop off any items to Mr. Valentine's room in room 1201. Don't miss this opportunity to serve our local community.

Yearbooks are on sale now under online school payments on gorebs.org. The deadline to buy a yearbook is December 31. The cost of this year's yearbook is $75. Get yours today!