SHS Newsbreak
February 23, 2018
Mount wins Gold
Scottsburg High School senior Isaak Mount is the first student in the state’s history to receive a gold rating with distinction in piano at this year’s Indiana State School Music Association State Solo and Ensemble held on Feb. 17 at Perry Meridian Middle School in Indianapolis. The “with distinction” designation is new this year at the State Solo and Ensemble event.
“I am very proud to have received the honor. It is a wonderful recognition for the hard work I put into playing the piano,” Mount said.
Since October 2017, Mount has worked on playing “Arabesque No. 1” by Claude Debussy for the Solo and Ensemble event. Debussy’s work is complicated and requires proper technique to play the sensitive touches and capture the right tone that marks the style of the classical music from the late 19th century.
Prior to receiving the gold rating with distinction, Mount has only played snare drum and marimba at other Solo and Ensemble events through the band program at SHS. He never participated in any Piano and Solo and Ensemble event until this academic year.
“Each year, the band directors encourage the students to take a solo or ensemble to the event,” Mount said.
For Mount, taking home the highest honor at the State Solo and Ensemble event speaks to the years of work he has put into becoming the pianist he is today. He has been playing piano for a decade while taking lessons for about seven years. Mount plans to keep playing piano after high school.
“I do plan to keep up my piano playing ability after high school. If I can find some sort of band to play the piano in, I would like to do that,” Mount said. “Also, I have contemplated the idea of still taking piano lessons in college.”
SHS SENIORS -- DO YOU NEED HELP WITH YOUR FAFSA?
This Sunday, February 25 at 2pm, several locations will be offering support for students who need help with their FAFSA. The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It is the required document for financial aid consideration for all post secondary schools (vocational schools, 2 year colleges, 4 year colleges).
We encourage ALL SENIORS to complete their FAFSA before the April 15 deadline. The sooner the better! All the local sites below will have people helping students and families file the FAFSA. If you have not completed the FAFSA, please consider attending one of these sessions on February 25.
Please check out this website for what you need to bring: http://www.collegegoalsunday.org/
February 25, 2018 at 2 p.m.
Indiana University Southeast (Library)
4201 Grant Line Rd.
New Albany, IN 47150
Jennings County High School
800 W. Walnut St.
North Vernon, IN 47265
Room: To be announced
Community Learning Center of Washington County
1709 N Shelby Street
Salem, IN 47167
Room: To be announced
Ivy Tech Community College
590 Ivy Tech Dr
Madison, IN 47250
Room: To be announced
Busy Week for FFA
On Tuesday the 20th of February, five FFA members (Emma Hall, Heidi Taylor, Jaiden Herald, Sam Everett, and Jaylyn Cross) and the FFA advisor, Mrs. VanGosen traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana. On this trip, they had the opportunity to tour the Indiana Capital to celebrate National FFA Week. Each year, members of the Indiana Capital are visited by many FFA Chapters and their members to celebrate National FFA Week with them. The students who were involved in this event were primarily younger FFA Members, these members were chosen to learn more about the Capital, Agriculture within the government and how FFA could become more involved.
This week, February 17-24, FFA Chapters all over the world are celebrating National FFA Week. Like other chapters, Scottsburg FFA celebrated the week by having a different theme every day of the week. Monday was wear Red, White and Blue Day, as well as Teacher Appreciation Day. Tuesday was “Can you find Ag in your Advisory?” Day. Wednesday was Greenhand Day and Hat Day. Thursday was Cowboy and Indian Day. Friday was wear blue and gold, as well as another Teacher Appreciation Day and another Hat Day. To end the week, Scottsburg FFA took a trip to the new Strike and Spare for their final celebratory event.
On Wednesday, Scottsburg FFA celebrated first year FFA members, also known as Greenhands. On this day, members arrived to school at 7am to receive a breakfast made from Mr. McMichael, received initiation with dying their hands green, and did fun activities such as making a "Greenhand Poster" by their green hands. Each Greenhand is only initiated after being actively involved in FFA for a year, enhanced their leadership and academic skills, explain the meaning of FFA and the Motto as well as provide plans for their future SAE program.
Big Thanks to FFA
SHS Sports Updates
The 2017 IHSAA Boys Basketball Sectional starts next week. The Warriors will play Corydon Central at 7 pm on Tuesday, February 27th. The Sectional will be held at North Harrison High School. Here is the bracket with dates and times:
Game 1 Tuesday 2/27 Scottsburg v. Corydon Central 7 pm
Game 2 Wednesday 2/28 North Harrison v. Charlestown 6 pm
Game 3 Wednesday 2/28 Brownstown Central v. Salem 7:30 pm
Game 4 Friday 3/2 Silver Creek v. Winner Game 1 6 pm
Game 5 Friday 3/2 Winner Game 2 v. Winner Game 3 7:30 pm
Game 6 Saturday 3/3 Winner Game 4 v. Winner Game 5 7:00 pm
Tickets for the Boys Sectional are $10 for an All Sessions Pass and $6 per night at the door. You can buy the $10 All Sessions Pass at the athletic office anytime before Tuesday’s Warriors game.
Track practice has officially started with Softball practice officially starting on March 5th. Girls Tennis, Baseball & Boys Golf officially start practice March 12th! Spring is coming!!