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Tuesday, March 27, 2012

• Hear about TAKS and STAAR testing and how it will affect your son or daughter
• Look at previous scores
• Find out how you can help your son or daughter

When: Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Time: 6:00-7:30
Where: Waco High Library
Questions: Call Waco High at 254-776-1150

Waco High School * 2020 N. 42nd Street * Waco, Texas 76710
*Refreshments will be provided*

Waco High School Hosts Saturday School Sessions

Waco High School will host Saturday School on the following Saturdays from 8am-noon. The teachers working each Saturday are listed.

Students must be in standard mode of dress, on time, and prepared to work.

If you have questions about Saturday School, please contact Waco High at 776-1150.

*Please note: not all Saturdays will host Saturday School. These dates have been selected with testing dates and holidays in mind.

Krystal Wilson Assistant Principal Waco High School

WHS Choir Spring Fling Talent Show

This Thursday, March 8th at 7:30 pm, the following Waco High Choir students will be performing in the WHS Choir Spring Fling Talent Show. Tickets are $5 for Waco ISD faculty and students who present their school ID's . Pre-Sale tickets for non Waco ISD faculty and staff are $8 dollars. Tickets will be $10 dollars at the door.

Students will be performing songs that feature the color Black or White. I have attached a flyer that you are more than welcome to print and post in your classes. It should be a great show and we hope to see you there.

Thanks,

Carrie Forehand
Waco High School Choir Director
Waco ISD Choral Lead Teacher

Waco High: Scarlet Line Contest Results

On Saturday, May 3, the Waco High Scarlet Line Drill Team traveled the Showtime International Austin Grande Finale Competition at John B Connally High School in Pflugerville, Texas. The team competed in the Team Lyrical, Team Novelty and Team Military divisions.

The team received a Sweepstakes Trophy with Judges Honors for scoring a 92 or better on each scoresheet from each of the three judges for all three of their entries. The team also received Best in Category for Team Lyrical, Best in Category for Team Novelty and Best in Category for Team Military. They were also awarded a Judges Choice Award for Crowd Appeal for their Team Novelty, which was their own spin on "Granny Zumba." There were only four Judges Choice Awards handed out at this contest and we received one of the four. The team was also awarded a Champion's Circle Award for having some of the top scoring routines of the day.

As I was leaving the contest yesterday, the owner of Showtime International asked who did our choreography, because she was so impressed with what the girls presented yesterday. When I responded that we don't outsource our choreography and that my officers were responsible for the majority of the choreography, she replied that we had outscored teams who had hired professional choreographers.

Just another example of when we set the expectations high for our students, they will achieve whatever we ask of them.

Christy Freeman
Scarlet Line Drill Team Director

Game Changer Stats posted for WHS vs Harker Heights

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Coach Brian T. Strickland

Game Changer Stats posted for WHS vs Academy

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Coach Brian T. Strickland

Congratulations Mr. Goodale!

Mr. Goodale was presented with the Educators Credit Union Student Choice Award in a surprise visit by media and Credit Union reps. Rosa Campos was the student that completed the nomination packet.

Great job Mr. Goodale!!

Alfredo Loredo Principal Waco High School

WHS vs China Spring

The boys varsity soccer team defeated China Spring Tuesday night (Feb28), 3-0. Goal scorers were Jose Jaimes, Jason Diaz and Alejandro Cordero. Outstanding defense was played by Hiram Williams, Hernan Landaverde, Bryan Reyes and Mauro Bocanegra. Carlos Lopez recored his 4th shutout in district play.

Their next game is NEXT Friday (Mar2) vs University at 5:30.

Kris Kahler Teacher/Coach ISS, Head Coach: Boys Soccer Waco High School

TAKS Testing Reminders

TAKS Testing next week
Leave Cell phones at home-they will be taken up during testing
You need to be in SMOD on testing days

Monday - SS Retest
Tuesday - open
Wednesday - ELA for 10th, 11th, and Exit Level Retest
Thursday - Math Retest
Friday - Science Retest

Thank you,

Krystal Wilson Assistant Principal Waco High School

Game Changer Stats posted for WHS vs Ellison

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Coach Brian T. Strickland

WHS vs Gatesville

The Freshman boys soccer team played last night against Gatesville and defeated them 3-1! Goals were scored by Luis Amador, Geobanni Betancourt, and Francisco Ramirez. Zachary Gibson had two assits and Pablo Alejandro provided great offensive options on the left midfield for the lions.

Please congratulate these young student athletes on their victory!

Coach Salazar

WHS vs Cleburne

Monday (Feb27) night the jv boys soccer team traveled to Cleburne to face those feisty yellow jackets. Tthe boys put a great game of soccer together and came away with a victory with a score of 2-1! Cameron Mccutcheon and Jjulio Loredo (pk) were the goal scorers for the lions. The lions' outstanding and solid defensive players were Eder Corvera, Aaron Balderas, and Caleb Moreno. Overall the team played well as they focused on the fundamentals of the game.

Please congratulate these young men on a job well done!

next game: WHS vs Midway 3/3 @1:30 away
Feel free to join us on our last game of the season

Gerald E. Cruz

WHS vs UHS

We'd like to congratulate the Lady Lions JV Soccer team for beating University 2-1 last night! Goals were scored by Sarah Gilmore and Jessica Reed. The ladies played hard, with no subs for the entire game!

The Lady Lions improve to 2-2 in District. Come support our ladies again on Saturday as they take on Killeen at Paul Tyson at 10am.

Jason Haddock Math Football/Girls Soccer Waco High School

WHS vs Midway

Our Freshman boys Soccer team played Saturday against Midway and defeated them 2-1! Goals were scored by Luis Amador and Geobanni Betancourt.

Our midfielders Jesus Ramirez and Zachary Gibson did an outstanding job while our defense led by Jordan O'geda and Marcos Villeda made it difficult for the panthers to score on us.

Please congratulate these young student athletes on their victory!

We play tonight, Feb28 at 7pm at Paul Tyson against Gatesville. Come out and support these young men.

Coach Salazar

WHS Softball Wins

The lady lion softball team won both games Friday (Feb24), defeating Georgetown Eastview and Hillsboro.

Good job lady lions!!!!

Jessica L Castillo English I Girls Basketball / Softball Waco High School "The object of teaching children is to enable them to get along without a teacher"

WHS Rotary Challenge Team Victory

Waco High Rotary Challenge Team defeated Bosqueville High School 190 -- 100. Helen Hoover, Veronica Castillo, Jov-Van-Ta Mason and Marshall Tekell are members. If you see them give them a "weel-done."

For over forty years The Rotary International Club has sponsored the Quiz Television Program "Challenge" Local television station KCEN tapes the programs and they are broadcast in the Spring.

Each school that chooses to particapate has four students who have three rounds of questions. Round one is general knowledge toss-up questions. Round two is a "Lighting Round" where teams select a category and have one minute to answer ten questions. Round three is another toss-up round. Questions range from five points to twenty points for each correct answer. If a team misses a question the opposing team may answer the missed question. Points are earned for correct answers only.

The competition has preliminary rounds, quarter finals, semi-finals and finals. In 2007, Waco High took 2nd place over all.

- Ricky Lowe, Team Sponsor

VASE Competition Winners

VASE stands for Visual Arts Scholastic Event. Several WHS students competed in the Region 12 VASE meet.

There were four different divisions according to what level of art students had completed in high school and the highest score they could make is a 4, which all of our participants made. Part of their scores were based on a one on one interview with a judge in which they talked in detail about their artwork.

Click here for list of Winners and Photos from the event.

Watch WHS Soccer Games Online

Did you miss the Valentine's Day matchups between Waco High & University? No excuses now. Watch both the Girls and the Boys Soccer teams play in HD on WISD-TV Online.

Ricky Lowe is this Week's Recipient of the Lion Heart Award

Congratulations to our recent Lion Pass winners. Sorry I missed Paul's picture during the exchange.

Paul Gonzalez passed the Lion to Ricky Lowe.

2011-2012 Student Assessment Testing Calendar

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Waco High School Orchestra students earn a "Superior" rating

The following Waco High School Orchestra students earned a "Superior" rating on their solos at the UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest held this past Saturday, February 18, 2012 on the University High School campus. Winning a silver medal (pictured left to right) 12th Grader Jacob Guerrero on violin and winning a silver medal, 10th grader, Evan Cooper on viola. Congratulations to these students.

Mandatory Parent/Student Meeting for all students trying out for Waco High School Cheerleaders' 2012-2013 Season

When: Tues., February 28 at 6pm

Where: WHS Cafeteria

Tryout Clinic: Mon.-Thurs. March 5 - March 8 from 4:30-6pm in the gym

Tryout: Friday March 9 at 4pm

Mandatory Parent/Student Meeting for all 2012-2013 cheerleaders: Mon. 3/19 at 6pm in the cafeteria.

For more information read the flyer and/or contact Mrs. Mink at 254-776-1150.

February Congratulations to Rebecca Armstrong. She was selected Teacher of the Month for February from the Special Ed. Dept. Thanks again Coach Armstrong for all you do for our kids. Lisa Saxenian Assistant Principal Waco High School

Girls Basketball All-District

Teachers please congradulate the following young ladies on making all-district selected by the coaches of our district. This is a huge honor and a testiment to all the hard work they do!

Defensive player of the year - Armoni Pittman
Newcomer of the year - Diamond Ervin
2nd Team all-district - Taylor DEan, Jade Carroll, Shamaya Blake
Honorable Mention - Dionndriah Simmons, Jant Gill

Ross Barber Waco High School Boys Cross Country Head Womens Basketball "Play Hard, Play Smart, Play as One"

WHS Band students perform at UIL Solo & Ensemble contest

On Saturday 02/18/12 The Waco High Band took several students to the UIL Region 8 Solo & ensemble contest hosted at University High School. We are pleased to announce that 18 WHS band students received Division ONE ratings on their Class 1 solo's & ensembles (the most difficult classification available), 11 WHS band students received Division Two's, and 2 freshman students received a division Three rating on their solo's.

Out of these students, 15 of them qualified to move on to the prestigious Texas State Solo & Ensemble contest held in May at UT Austin.

The students are as follows:

Erik Kranz, Sterling Long, and Micah Weaver also earned Division ONE ratings performing their trombone solos that day as well. Please join the WHS band staff in congratulating all of our WISD student musicians on their outstanding accomplishments, and for representing WISD across the state of Texas.

Thanks

Scott Stulir Director of Bands Waco High School

WHS Choir Students Excel at Solo and Ensemble Competition

This past Saturday, the Waco High Choral Program had 47 students participate in the UIL Solo and Ensemble Competition held at the Waco High Performing Arts Center.  We are proud to announce that 17 students received a rating of a 1 on their solo and 22 students received a rating of a 2. 

Out of those 17 students who received a 1, we have 12 students eligible to advance to the State Solo and Ensemble competition held in Austin at the end of May.  These 12 students earned a superior rating on a class 1 solo which is the hardest performance level.  Please help me in congratulating all of the students listed.

Thanks,

Carrie Forehand Choir Director Waco High School Choral Lead Teacher Waco ISD

Waco High Cheerleaders American Cheer Power Nationals Champions

The competition cheer team placed 1st in the High School Non-tumbling division at American Cheer Power Nationals this weekend. This is the first national championship title for the WHS cheer program.

Please congratulate the following students for representing WHS with PRIDE:

Faith Austin, Haili Barron, Jasmine Bell, Khadijah Bolds, Zagoria Davis, Brittany Field, McKenzie Field, Courtney Franks, Da'Merreya Holmes, Mariah Hood, Samantha Koehler, Shelby Koenig, Veronica Lair, Kaitlyn Liles, Mallory MacCollister, Danicia Martinez, Randi Morrow, MiChaelya Outland, Joylynn Pearson, De'asia Robinson, Madeline Tinney, Stephanie Whitford & Brianne Wilson

Cheer Coaches
Lyssa Davoust and Brianna Mink

Boys Soccer Update

The boys varsity soccer team fell to University on Valentine's Day, 0-3. That Friday, the boys defeated Connally HS, 8-0. Last night, varsity defeated Mexia 7-0 with Jason Diaz scoring 5 goals and Ben Diaz scoring 2.
Their next game is this Friday AT La Vega at 7:30.

-Kahler

Overall record is 11-2-1.

Kris Kahler Teacher/Coach ISS, Head Coach: Boys Soccer Waco High School

Boys Basketball Update

The Varsity Boys Basketball team earned a playoff spot by defeating Stephenville Tuesday by a score of 65 - 62 in overtime. They overcame a 16 point deficit and some really interesting calls by the home team referees. We will be in action next against the #4 team in the state, Arlington Seguin, next Tuesday at 7:00 at Midlothian Hight School. It sure would be nice to see some support in the stands.

John Weeks Head Boys Basketball Coach TAKS Math Waco High School

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Let's Take STATE !!!

The following Waco High students advanced to state contest in SkillsUSA.

Photography (Bill Taverner)
Briauna Barrera
Vanessa Martinez
Chris Daughters

Animation (Joe Rizo)
Amber Jones / Norma Vasquez
Andrew Brenner / Nathan Wells

Skills Competition
Amber Jones / Norma Vasquez 4th and 4th Place
Filipe Velenzuela / Taimie Fraga 5th and 4th Place

Automotive Technology (Mark Penney)
Jose Guerrero
Edna Pham
Daniel Amador
Demaurea Chappell
Armando Arzate
Note: they recieved a perfect score of 100 on their Books and Projects

Advance Architectural Design (Smitty's)
Julio Loredo
Brendan Luedeker
Jose Rivera
Darrell Tut

Floyd E. Smith
CTE / Building Trades
Ext. 2856 (Classroom), Ext. 2847 (Shop)
Waco High Scool

Mandatory Parent/Student Meeting for all students trying out for Waco High School Cheerleaders' 2012-2013 Season

Join the WHS Cheerleaader Teams

When: Tues., 2/28 at 6pm

Where: WHS Cafeteria

Tryout Clinic: Mon.-Thurs. Mar. 5 - Mar. 8 from 4:30-6pm in the gym

Tryout: Friday Mar. 9 at 4pm

Mandatory Parent/Student Meeting for all 2012-2013 cheerleaders: Mon. 3/19 at 6pm in the cafeteria.

For more information read the flyer and/or contact Mrs. Mink at 254-776-1150.

PTSA offering parent information night

On Thursday, February 16 Waco High School PTSA will be offering a parent information night for parents of 8th-12th grade students.

It will be held in the cafeteria beginning at 6:00 p.m. with Dr. Boswell regarding the Gifted and Talented program in WacoISD. This will be followed by an update from Sharon Hetherington, Coordinator of Counseling for Waco ISD at 6:30 p.m.

Parents will receive information regarding the Gifted and Talented program from 6:00p.m.-6:30p.m. At 6:30p.m., topics discussed will include the Pre-AP (Advanced Placement), AP, Dual-Credit offerings, college application process, financial aid and scholarships. Parents attending will receive a free copy of the 2012 Texas Monthly College Guide, containing more than 75 Top Texas schools.

Refreshments will be served.

Any questions, please call Waco High at 776-1150 and ask for a counselor.

WHS Lady Lions Soccer Team Photos

The Girls Soccer teams have posted new Team Photos for the 2012 season. Check it out.

Rebecca Armstrong Waco High School Special Education Inclusion Head Girls Soccer Coach Head Girls Cross Country Coach

Congratulations to the Lady Lions Basketball Team and Coaches.

They defeated San Angelo 39-24.

They are currently tied for 3rd place with Midway. The Lady Lions will play Friday night at 6:00 at University High School against Midway.

Please come out and support the Lady Lions on their road to the playoffs.

WHS vs Alvarado

Our Freshman boys Soccer team played last night against Alvarado and defeated them 2-0!

Goals were scored by Zack Gibson. Our midfielders Geobanni Betancourt, Jesus Ramirez and Rafael Medina did an outstanding job creating the goal opportunities for the lions.

Please congratulate these young student athletes on their victory!

Coach Salazar

WHS vs Gatesville

The Lady Lions Soccer team took on and defeated Gatesville 4-0!

Diana Galan, Sam Gebrehiowt, and Gabby Garcia all scored goals in regular play. Sarah Gilmore drained an early penalty kick. Defensive effort was excellent from Haylee Lee and Jasmine Whitaker.

Jason Haddock
Math
Football/Girls Soccer
Waco High School

Powerlifting Results

Andrew Billings finished first in the La Vega Powerlifting Meet. His lifts were over 100 pounds better than his last meet.

Squat - 640
Bench - 450
Dead Lift - 625

He is currently #1 in the state in his weight class.

Coach Bradley
Waco High Powerlifting

Skills USA Animation Contest

WHS students participated in the SKILLS USA animation contest. Students were given a storyboard, an image of the earth and the moon, and a reference sheet on the phases of the moon. With this information the students had to create a 35 second animation on the phases of the moon for a Childrens Museum. Our students did an outstanding job. I have posted some of the entries here.

Participating students were:

• Amber Jones
• Austin Gorham
• Andrew Brenner
• Nathan Wells
• Norma Vasquez
• Olan Blount
• Felipe Valenzuela
• Tamir Fraga

We are still waiting for the results.

Joe Rizo
Animation/Video Game Design Instructor WHS
jrizo@wacoisd.org
"We all have to make the choice between what is right and what is easy" - Unknown
http://fcweb.wacoisd.org/~jrizo/

Waco vs. Midway

The Lady Lion Varsity Basketball team lost a hard fight against Midway at home. The girls were only trailing by 4 at the half and by 2 points at the start of the 4th quarter. The girls played hard but ending up losing 44 to 53.

The JV girls basketball team came back being down 17 points at the half and won by 3! Way to go girls!

Freshman girls also lost a tough game but played super hard!!!!

The varsity team is still fighting for playoff spots and are still in it, so please encourage them when you see them - they are really working hard to seal a spot for playoffs! Thanks for your support!

Jessica L Castillo English I Girls Basketball / Softball Waco High School "The object of teaching children is to enable them to get along without a teacher"

WHS vs Harker Heights

The Lady Lions JV Soccer team shut out Harker Heights for the second time in two weeks, with a score of 3-0.

Goals were scored by Jordyn Guardiola, Diana Galan, and Jackie Hernandez. The ladies played a great game, please congratulate them on their victory!

Jason Haddock
Math
Football/Girls Soccer
Waco High School

2012 GEARUP Physics Circus Teacher Workshop

The secondary science teachers enjoyed learning about energy at the Mayborn Museum on Baylor's campus. The GEARUP Physics Circus field trips for WISD juniors and seniors will run through February 24. Please take a look in the attached pictures.   

Enjoy!

-Kimberly Smith
Secondary Science Specialist
Waco I.S.D.

TSWA Class 4A All-State High School Football Team

More accolades for the Waco Lions from the Texas Sports Writers' Association! Please Congratulate these young men for their accomplishment this season and this honorable recognition!

Danny Ramsey Head Football Coach Athletic Coordinator Waco High School

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Collin Street Bakery/Texas Sports Writers Association
Class 4A all-state team

FIRST TEAM
OFFENSE
Running backs — Johnathan Gray, Aledo, 5-10, 198, sr.; Cameron Washington, Corsicana, 5-10, 185, sr.; Darrell Harris, Waco High, 5-11, 189, sr.

FIRST TEAM
DEFENSE
Secondary — Paul Castillo, CC Calallen, 5-11, 175, sr.; Ty Scott, Dripping Springs, 5-8, 151, sr.; Zach Streuling, Lake Travis, 6-0, 175, sr.; and Adrian Norwood, Waco High, 5-11, 196, jr.

HONORABLE MENTION
OFFENSE
Tackles — T.J. Armstrong, Lake Travis, sr.; Derek Baldeschwiler, Burleson, 6-5, 290, sr.; Andrew Billings, Waco High, 6-2, 298, jr.;

Place-kickers — Jake Brearton, CC Calallen, 6-1, 265, sr.; Christian Cruz, Rosenberg Terry, sr.; Ben Diaz, Waco High, 5-7, 150, jrco

HONORABLE MENTION
DEFENSE
Defensive linemen — Andrew Allen, Frisco Liberty, sr.; Chase Appleby, Frisco Centennial, 6-0, 270, sr.; Jay Arnold, Rockwall-Heath, 6-4, 240, jr.; Andrew Billings, Waco High, 6-2, 298, jr.;

Powerlifting Results

The Waco Powerlifting team competed in the Copperas Cove Invitiational this Saturday, here are the results:

2nd Place - 220 weight class Josh Owens
2nd Place - SHW Nick Sunday (Nick broke the meet record for Squat with a 690 lb. lift and also broke the
Bench Press record with a lift of 405 lbs.)
5th Place - 198 weight class Nika Davis

All lifters improved at least 50 pounds from their last meet with Josh, Derrick Moore, Jaquill Harden, Noah Russell and Nick all increasing 80 pounds or more from the first meet.

Our next meet in February 11th in Belton.

James Bradley Head Coach Powerlifting JV Football Waco High School

Soccer Boys Getting Involved

Last Saturday, the Waco High boys soccer program volunteered their time at the 25th annual fishing event for very special people. Some of Waco High's own life skills students even got a chance to make it out!!! Enjoy the pics.

Kris Kahler Teacher/Coach ISS, Head Coach: Boys Soccer Waco High School

AP Test Registration

AP Test registration is next week - Feb 13 - 17 at Waco High during both lunches.  See Ms. Copas for more information.

WHS Starts Peer Mediation Program

January 31, 2012 - Peer Mediation is students helping students resolve conflict. Anyone can refer students to the mediation process. Forms to request a mediation are available outside of room 135, at the front desk, the library, or from any administrator. Teachers also have a copy of the form.

Mediation is done by students who have gone through extensive training in conflict resolution. If you have any questions, you can call Christy Freeman at 254-776-1150 or email cfreeman@waco isd.org.

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Mock Trial Team Takes Region, Advance to State

The Mock Trial Team has won Region 12 once again.

Marshall Tekell was named an Outstanding Advocate and Dakota McDurham was named Outstanding Witness. Thanks to all who teach the team.

Ricky L. Lowe

UPDATE: Waco High Mock Trial Team would like to thank the Waco McLennan County Young Lawyers Association and the Waco McLennan County Bar Association for their support of Regional Mock Trial competition.

The Waco High Mock Trial team will be advancing to state March 1-3.

Ms. Smith is this Week's Recipient of the Lion Heart Award

Mr. Perry passed the Lion yesterday to Ms. Smith.

He says that her students are always actively engaged and she always the "extra mile" for them.

Waco High appreciates
Community Bank and Trust
for their continued support and commitment!