Weatherford High School
May 1 - 7, 2016
The WHS Baseball team wins the 4-6A district championship!
No Mini Seminars at Mega Lunch This Week Due to Testing
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week!
Attention: Dual Credit Scholarship deadline extended!
Class Officer and Student Body Officer Applications Are DUR This Week
Applications for incoming junior and senior class officers for next school year are still available. Students wishing to run for class office for the Class of 2017 and Class of 2018 need to pick up an application in Mrs. Barnes classroom K109. Applications are due Thursday, May 5 by 4:00 PM.
Applications do take a while to complete so if you plan on running please pick them up soon. Class officers are responsible for fundraising, planning for their prom, as well as leading their class in school spirit. Class Officer Positions that are available for both incoming juniors and seniors include: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Parliamentarian and Historian. See Mrs. Barnes for more information.
Elections for the Sophomore Class of 2019 will be run at the Ninth Grade Campus.
Student Council Members,
Applications will also be available for those of you wishing to run for Student Council Student Body office. Those are due on Thursday, May 5 as well and are in Mrs. Barnes room K109. You must have been an active member this school year to be eligible to run for office.
Deadline Monday: Roo Spirit Shirts on Sale
Cost: $15 (XXL $2 extra)
Deadline to order: May 2nd
Proceeds benefit the Class of 2017.
Make checks payable to WHS Class of 2017.
Students who order can do so in room H206.
All other individuals need to submit the form to any WISD school office or the DSB.
Show your ROO PRIDE and order one today!
Click here for the form: https://goo.gl/6ktXiJ
Deadline Monday: JUNIORS Class of 2017 Shirts
Gray Short Sleeve $15
White Long Sleeve $20
XXL($2more)
Make checks payable to WHS Class of 2017
SUBMIT FORMS To WHS Admin B
Deadline to order: May 2
Form: https://goo.gl/0sr9UU
2016 CTE Awards Ceremony
Coming to the Durant Auditorium
Monday, May 16th @ 7:00 pm
Be watching your mail to find out if you will be recognized that evening.
All friends and family are invited to attend!
Volleyball Hosting a 4 on 4 Co-ed Volleyball Tournament
Weatherford’s Lady Roo Volleyball Program is fundraising for their upcoming season by putting on a 4 on 4 co-ed volleyball tournament open to all grades 7th and up and yes, this includes adults!! Games will be on May 14th starting at 9:00am. The cost is $10 per player—you may have up to 6 players per team should you want to sub but only 4 players on the court at one time. Spectator entry fee will be $2.00, payable upon entrance. Please submit forms and payment no later than Tuesday, May 10th to Natalie Gonzales, at Weatherford High School Classroom K104. You can get more information from your high school girls'volleyball coaches.
Flyers are available in the front office and in Coach Gonzales' Room. Click here for flyer. https://goo.gl/r0IwTD
AP Testing Locations
Date: Monday, May 2
Time: 8 AM
Exam: Chemistry
Location: Library Classroom
Date: Tuesday, May 3
Time: 8AM
Exam: Computer Science
Location: Mrs. Ward’s Office
Time: 8AM
Exam: Spanish
Location: Library Classroom
Time: 12PM
Exam: Physics I
Location: K-hall downstairs
Date: Wednesday, May 4
Time: 8 AM
Exam: Literature
Location: K-hall downstairs
Date: 12PM
Exam: Physics 2
Location: K-Hall downstairs
Date: Thursday, May 5
Time: 8AM
Exam: Calculus
Location: Library Classroom
Date: Friday, May 6
Time: 8AM
Exam: US History
Location: Gym
Date: Monday, May 9
Time: 8AM
Exam: Biology
Location: Library Classroom
Date: Tuesday, May 10
Time: 8AM
Exam: Government
Location: Gym
Date: Wednesday, May 11
Time: 8AM
Exam: Language
Location: Gym
Time: 12PM
Exam: Economics
Location: Gym
Date: Thursday, May 12
Time: 12PM
Exam: Statistics
Location: Mrs. Shifflett’s Office
News From The Theatre Department
The Nerd By Larry Shue
Directed by Senior Tony Thorn
May 20th and 21st
7pm in the Durant
$5 at the door
8th Period Musical Theatre Presents:
The Tonys Awards,
A Musical Theatre Recital
May 7th @7pm
Admission is free!
Project Graduation Discount Cards on Sale
Seniors continue to sell Project Graduation Discount Cards for $20/each. This is a great discount card and has savings that really add up if each vendor is used just one time! The good news, most of the discount offers are reusable and good through next March! Contact Cyndi at ccantrell@weatherfordisd.com or Felicia at fparker@weatherfordisd.com for more information or to order cards.
Click here to view the card: http://tinyurl.com/ProjectGraduationDiscountCard
Seniors: please notify us about your scholarship offers.
Seniors, if you have received a scholarship offer, please let Mrs. Lawrence in the Counseling Center know. We want to keep up with the total amount of scholarship money received by the senior class for 2016.
Senior 2016 Information Webpage
Please click here to visit our Senior 2016 Information webpage! It is full of vital information as we head in to the last few months of your time at WHS. If you have any questions regarding graduation, transition to post-secondary, or any other topics related to being a senior, please contact your counselor through email or by phone.
Pat Hartnett 817-598-2858 x3520 phartnet@weatherfordisd.com
Virginia Lott 817-598-2858 x3519 vlott@weatherfordisd.com
Elizabeth Ward 817-598-2858 x3521 eward@weatherfordisd.com
Morgan Melde 817-598-2858 x3522 mmelde@weatherfordisd.com
Seniors: May Scholarship Information
Click here for the May Scholarship Report: https://goo.gl/CcYaTy
Brennan Weikel Memorial Scholarship: The Brennan Weikel Memorial Scholarship for $1,000 was established to honor Brennan Weikel and his dream of becoming a mechanical engineer. This scholarship is for a senior who is pursuing a major in a Science & Engineering program and has at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants will need to include a 500-word essay, a letter of recommendation, a copy of their college acceptance letter, and a transcript with their application. The recipient selection is based on academic performance, financial need, school or community service activities, and essay evaluation. The deadline is May 13 and applications are available in the Counseling Center.
The Phoenix Masonic Lodge Scholarship for $1,000 has been extended until May 18, 2016. This scholarship is for students who will be attending Weatherford College. Awards will be based on financial need, community service, and GPA. Applications are available in the Counseling Center and students will need to write a one-page essay on “What does community service mean to me and how will college prepare me for a career that includes community service.”
Don’t miss out on these valuable opportunities to help pay for your post-secondary plans. Visit the Counseling Center often!
Senior Decisions After Graduation
The following students have been accepted to and have made decisions to further their studies at the following locations:
Alvarado, Brittany – University of Alabama
Ashcraft, Maison - University of Texas at Arlington
Bailey, Brittany – Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Black, Baylee – Baylor University
Blanton, April – Tarleton State University
Bowman, Jacob – Tarleton State University
Buchfink, Chandler - Texas State University
Brunz, Trevor – Universal Technical Institute
Cantrell, Kenny – Texas A&M University
Carter, Mackenzi – University of North Texas
Cartmill, Jacquelyn – Austin College
Cecil, Caitlin – Tarleton State University
Chambers, Milleson – West Texas A&M
Christie, Chandi - University of North Texas
Crane, Autumn – Texas A&M – Commerce
Craney, Bayli - Texas A&M University – Commerce
Densmore, Dansa – Texas Tech University
DeLeon, Gabrielle – Allegheny College
Dillinger, Kylie - University of Denver
Dromgoole, Makayla – Tarleton State University
Duly, Madison - Campbellsville University
Edgar, Carolyn "Hopie" - Navarro College
Ewings, John – United States Navy
Fournier, Aiden – Weatherford College
Fowler, Bailey – Berry College
Frank, Ryleigh – Tarleton State University
Fry, Destiny - Weatherford College
Gibson, Dakota – Army National Guard
Gillard, Maggie - Tarleton State University
Gouge, Douglas - Texas Tech University
Hanson, Kate - Texas A&M University
Head, Jacob - Weatherford College
Hein, Terra – Weatherford College
Hensley, Jesse – Tarleton State University
Herringer, Tristan – Texas A&M University
Herron, Emilie – Baylor University
Huggins, Audrey – The University of Virginia
Hutchinson, Danielle - Hardin Simmons University
Jenson, Taylor – Weatherford College
JuVette, Noah – Texas State University
Keplinger, Amber – Weatherford College
Larvin, Kara - Texas A&M University
MacKenzie, Connor – Rogers State University
Marquardt, Samuel - Texas A&M University
Martin Justin – University of North Texas
Mayo, Clint – Sam Houston State University
Mendoza, Garrett – Texas State University
Miller, Nicole – Midwestern State University
Mills, Natalie – Tarleton State University
Musgrave, Tristan – U.S. Marines
Nash, Hailey – Tarleton State University
Newton, Ethan – Texas A&M
O’Connor, Quinn – Texas Tech University
Obregon, Gissell – Southern Illinois University
Ourada, Bridget – Texas A& M University
Parker, Greyson – Weatherford College
Patterson, Nicholas – Texas Tech University
Patterson, Nicole - Texas Tech University
Poland, Natalia - Brigham Young University
Pool, Taylor – Stephen F. Austin State University
Pytlik, Jamie – Oklahoma State University
Riley, Kailey – Friends University
Sansom, Nia - Texas A&M University - Commerce
Scherr, Blair – Tarleton State University
Scoggin, Tyler – University Mary Hardin-Baylor
Simanjuntak, Nadine – Tarleton State University
Simmons, Savannah – Texas Tech University
Smith, Cameron – Hobart Institute of Welding
Sodek, Jessica (Jay) – Weatherford College
Staples, Auburn – Texas A&M University
Terranova, Lexi – Weatherford College then Texas Women's University
Tims, Jerry – Coffeyville Community College
Vanskike, Hayden – Texas Tech University
White, Taylar - Weatherford College
Wiggs, Reagan – Texas A&M University
Wilkins, Sydney – University of North Texas
Wortman, Jessica – The University of Texas at Austin
York, Crystal – University Texas at Arlington
Young, Lindsey - Texas A&M Corpus Christi
Vantrease, Hunter – Texas Tech University
West, Dakota - Weatherford College
Attention Graduating Seniors
We want to highlight you in a new section of the newsletter called “Class of 2016: How About Those Roos!” We would like to publish a running list of our graduating seniors and the name of your college, university, technical school, or military branch you plan on attending next Fall. Also, we know that scholarship offers are rolling in and we would also like to publish a running list of the total value of college scholarships our seniors have been awarded.
Fill out the following form and let us know. This form will be available every week and can also be updated if needed.
About Us
Email: lbarnes@weatherfordisd.com
Website: http://whs-hs.weatherfordisd.edlioschool.com/
Location: 2121 Bethel Road, Weatherford, TX, United States
Phone: (817) 598-2858
Twitter: @WHSGrassBurr