GHS Falcon Flier
Week of September 23rd
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 23rd Activity Schedule
- 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
Boy's Golf Sectionals at Reid Park 8:30 AM
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
- September 30
JV Girls Soccer versus Urbana 5:30 PM
Varsity Boys Soccer at Urbana 6:00 PM
Varsity Girls Soccer versus Urbana 7:00 PM
- October 1
University of Mount Union 11:20 AM
JV Volleyball at Indian Lake 5:30 PM
Varsity Volleyball at Indian Lake 7:00 PM
- October 2
Girls Golf District
JV Girls Soccer at Ben Logan 5:30 PM
JV Boys Soccer versus Ben Logan 5:30 PM
Varsity Girls Soccer at Ben Logan 7:00 PM
Varsity Boys Soccer versus Ben Logan 7:00 PM
- October 3
Boy's Golf District
JV Volleyball versus North Union 5:30 PM
Varsity Volleyball versus North Union 7:00 PM
- October 4
2 Hour Delay for Students
Varsity Football versus Ben Logan 7:00 PM
- October 5
Cross Country at Anna Invitational 9:00 AM
JV Football at Ben Logan 10:00 AM
Varsity Volleyball at Fort Loramie 11:00 AM
Homecoming Dance 8:00 PM
Sports Recap
- Boy's Cross Country
Ohio Caverns Invitational- 14th place team
High Individual-56th- Cayden Bonham
- Girl's Cross Country
Ohio Caverns Invitational
High Individual- 24th- Kelsey DeMarco
- Football
Loss to Kenton Ridge 49-21
- Boy's Golf
Completed Regular Season
- Girl's Golf
Completed Regular Season
- Boy's Soccer
Win versus London 1-0
Loss versus Kenton Ridge 2-0
- Girl's Soccer
Loss versus London 1-0
Tie versus Kenton Ridge 1-1
- Volleyball
Win at Northwestern 3-0
Win at London 3-1
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