GHS Falcon Flier
Week of September 16th
Students attending home activities- remember to stop by the concession stand and ask to sign in!!
Class of 2020 Required to have Meningococcal Vaccine
Mentors Needed for Clark State Scholars Program
GLS Pumpkin Chunkin Contest
November 2, 2019
10:00 a.m.
Graham Elementary School
St. Paris, OH
Set up and Check in: 8:00 to 10:00
Judging of Design Challenge Process and Presentation: 10-11:00
Launch Competition: 11:00 to ???
Rules:
This Contest is more about the power of team-work. Machines are expected to be set up and fired under full adult supervision.
1000 Points for Design Challenge Process Presentation, creativity, + Distance will determine winner
Media that supports students building the machine will increase scores.
Adult supervision is required; however, we encourage students to do as much of the construction as possible.
No Air or Explosive Cannons
No Flammable accelerants or explosives of any kind can be used. Must be mechanical.
Only Catapult, Trebuchet, and Human power classes (See additional rules below)
Each team should bring their own 5 pumpkins to launch - pumpkins must weigh no less than 2 pounds
Please note: Total height of machine can be no more than 25 feet high to limit distance.
Youth 18-Under Catapult Class
1. Pumpkins must weigh no less than 2 pounds.
2. Pumpkin must leave the machine intact
3. No part of the machine shall cross the firing line.
4. No “wadding” (including bean chaff, straw, foam, metal, or any other object, or foreign matter).
5. Machine shall consist of springs, cords, rubber, dead weights, or other mechanical means of creating a stored energy.
6. Motorized winches and/ or other cranking devices may cock the machine.
7. Machines may have adult assistance on the design and building.
8. These Machines need a Back Stop
Youth 18-Under Trebuchet Class
1. Pumpkins must weigh no less than 2 pounds.
2. Pumpkin must leave the machine intact.
3. No part of the machine shall cross the firing line.
4. No “wadding” (including bean chaff, straw, foam, metal, or any other object, or foreign matter).
5. Machine shall consist of swinging, or fixed counterweights. They can be made of wood, metal, or plastic.
6. Machines may have adult assistance on the design and building.
7. Motorized winches and/ or other cranking devices may cock the machine.
8. These Machines require Back Stops
Youth 18-Under Human Power Class
1. Pumpkins must weigh no less than 2 pounds.
2. Pumpkin must leave the machine intact.
3. No part of the machine shall cross the firing line.
4. No “wadding” (including bean chaff, straw, foam, metal, or any other object, or foreign matter).
5. Machines can use any kind of stored energy that can be stored by a single person in two minutes. (Energy must be stored by the power of this one person, not by other means.)
6. Contestants shall be given a maximum of (2) two minutes from the start of cocking their machine until fully cocked and locked for safety. (This does not include the three (3) minute rule for being ready to fire).
7. Machines may have adult assistance on the design and building
9. Some may require Backstops due to the type of machine.
Note: Human power machines will be allowed the time to cock plus time to secure and fire. The cocking time will be limited to 2 minutes. Secure and fire time is three (3) minutes like all machines.
For additional details, please contact Lynnette Roeth
School: 937-663-4449 Cell: 937-423-1418
email at roethl@grahamlocalschools.org
Twitter: @lynnetteroeth
Falcons Soaring
Week of September 16th Activity Schedule
- September 16
JV Boys Soccer with London 5:00 PM
Varsity Boys Soccer with London 7:00 PM
Varsity Girls Soccer at London 7:00 PM
- September 17
JV Volleyball at Northwestern 5:30 PM
Varsity Volleyball at Northwestern 7:00 PM
- September 18
CBC Boys Golf Post Season Tournament at The Ridge 9:00 AM
JV Boys Soccer at Kenton Ridge 5:30 PM
Varsity Girls Soccer versus Kenton Ridge 6:00 PM
Varsity Boys Soccer at Kenton Ridge 7:00 PM
- September 19
Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30 PM
JV Girls Soccer versus Miami East 5:00 PM
JV Volleyball at London 5:00 PM
Varsity Girls Soccer versus Miami East 7:00 PM
Varsity Volleyball at London 7:00 PM
- September 20
Picture Day
Meet the Team 6:15 PM
Varsity Football versus Kenton Ridge 7:00 PM
- September 21
Cross Country at Ohio Caverns Invitational 9:00 AM
JV Football at Kenton Ridge 10:00 AM
Varsity Volleyball at Russia 10:00 AM
- September 23
JV Girls Soccer versus Bellefontaine 5:30 PM
JV Boys Soccer at Bellefontaine 5:30 PM
Varsity Girls Soccer versus Bellefontaine 7:00 PM
Varsity Boys Soccer at Bellefontaine 7:00 PM
- September 24
JV Volleyball at Springfield Shawnee 5:30 PM
Varsity Volleyball at Springfield Shawnee 7:00 PM
- September 25
JV Girls Soccer at Springfield Shawnee 5:30 PM
JV Boys Soccer versus Springfield Shawnee 5:30 PM
Varsity Girls Soccer at Springfield Shawnee 7:00 PM
Varsity Boys Soccer versus Springfield Shawnee 7:00 PM
- September 26
JV Volleyball versus Urbana 5:30 PM
Varsity Volleyball versus Urbana 7:00 PM
- September 27
Varsity Football at Tecumseh 7:00 PM
- September 28
Cross Country at Buck Creek Invitational 10:00 AM
JV Football versus Tecumseh 10:00 AM
JV Volleyball at Nothmont 10:00 AM
Varsity Volleyball at Northmont 11:00 AM
JV Boys Soccer versus Stebbins 12:30 PM
Varsity Girls Soccer at Stebbins 12:30 PM
Varsity Boys Soccer versus Stebbins 2:00 PM
Graham Band Festival
Sports Recap
- Boy's Cross Country
Graham Invitational- 10th place team
High Individual-25th- Cayden Bonham
- Girl's Cross Country
Graham Invitational
High Individual- 7th- Holly Kamper
- Football
Win at Lehman 26-20
- Boy's Golf
Win versus Nothwestern 185-223
Win versus Ben Logan 167-181
Third straight regular season CBC Title
- Girl's Golf
Win versus North Union
- Boy's Soccer
Win versus Northwestern 2-0
- Girl's Soccer
Loss at Northwestern
Loss versus Miami East
Win versus Greenville
- Volleyball
Loss at North Union 3-0
Loss versus Benjamin Logan 3-2
Scholarships
Graham High School
Website: http://www.grahamlocalschools.org/highschool_home.aspx
Location: 7800 U.S. 36, Saint Paris, OH, United States
Phone: 937-663-4127
Facebook: facebook.com/GrahamHighSchoolFalcons/
Twitter: @GHS_Falcons