SHS Newsbreak
January 20, 2017
Homecoming Queen and Court
The other members of the homecoming court were seniors Brooklyn Lovins, Cherokee Pruett, Autumn Tutterrow and Emma Waskom, Juniors Katie Horstman and Shelby Sandlin, Sophomores Nicole Gallagher and Savannah Smith, Freshman Hannah Brown and Katie Brown.
Later at the dance Freshman Landon Campbell and Hannah Brown were named this years Prince and Princess of the Homecoming Court.
NWEA Scores Shared with Freshmen and Sophomores via Google Drive
NWEA is a national test that helps track student progress throughout the year. This test is widely used to help teachers look at growth data during the year.
Trivial Pursuit Night Brings Out Competitor in All of Us
The Scott County Partnership is excited to once again host their Annual “Trivial Pursuit Night Fundraiser” on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at the Mid-America Science Park, 821 S. Lake Road South in Scottsburg, Indiana.
The fun and festivities will begin at 6:00 p.m. If you register on or before February 3, 2017, the cost is $150 per team of 8 or $25 per person. Registrations after February 3, 2017 are $175 per team of 8 or $30 per person.
Teams may not have more than 8 members. Spectators are welcome to come and watch for a $5 admission. The event will be geared more toward adults. To register your team or yourself, please call the Partnership at 812-752-6365.
First prize for the trivia competition is $300. Additional prizes will be awarded for best snacks, best table decorations and last place in the trivia competition.
“I love this fundraiser,” says Ace Woodson, Special Events Coordinator for the SCP, “It is a fun night for people to come out and relax, and pit their knowledge of trivia against their friends. It is always a blast.”
Along with the Trivial Pursuit activities, there will also be auction items to bid on throughout the evening and a Cash bar serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Individuals are welcome to donate or acquire auction items suitable for an auction for this event. If you have items available for auction or would like to be a corporate sponsor, please call 812-722-7708 and speak with Ace.
Jene Bridgewater, Executive Director of the Scott County Partnership, says this is one of our favorite fundraisers. “It helps support so many great programs.”
Proceeds from this event enable the Scott County Partnership to impact Scott County through the Scott County Clearinghouse, Circles Campaign, Scott County Attendance Review Board, Career Clusters, LifeSkills, Reality Stores, Youth/Education Committee, Family, Health, & Self-Sufficiency Committee, Workforce Development, and other new initiatives that arise within the community.
Honoring the Living Legends of the 1,000 Point Club
On Saturday, January 21st, the Scottsburg High School Athletic Department along with Girls & Boys basketball programs will be honoring all of the 1,000 point scorers in school history. A reception for the former players will begin at 5:30 pm in the Central Office Board Room. The players will then be honored in between the Varsity Girls game and the Varsity Boys game against Seymour that evening.
There are 24 members of the 1,000 point club, and all but one are still living. Most of the 23 remaining members will be in attendance that night, with players as far away as Virginia flying in for the occasion. This will be an excellent opportunity to meet some “Living Legends” of Scottsburg Hoops.
Anti Drug Convocation
He has shared his story across the country at schools, churches, and performs for a cruise line. He shared his story today at SMS and Austin Middle and High Schools