The Mustang Minute
Week of November 13th -17th 2023
Principal's Message
Mustang Family,
On Thursday, November 9th, we observed Veterans Day by hosting a wonderful performance from our GHS Choir and Band. Our Leadership students did an outstanding job of escorting and hosting the Veterans, kicking off the the noteworthy event with a walk of honor. The program followed directly after program, followed by our Veterans brunch, and visit to the Veterans garden. We are grateful to Jane Rose and our Leadership students for upholding the tradition of organizing this excellent event. We are extremely thankful for the inspiring words by retired United State Navy Lieutenant Commander Cliff Johnson. Thank all you who have served our country for your service!
Next week is the final week before Thanksgiving Break. Let's remember to finish strong, get some rest, and come back refreshed. There will not be a Mustang Minute the next two weeks. Enjoy your break!
Rah, Rah, Rah...Mustangs Fight!
Alex
Veterans Day
Thank you FFA for catering our staff luncheon last Tuesday!
AP Exam Information
For our students who are taking AP classes, please be sure to check out this very important AP Exam Information. Deadlines are fastly approaching for registration for end of year exams and we don't want you to miss out on this great opportunity to earn college credits.
Give Thanks to Grapevine High School Teachers with a Pie Donation!
Give Thanks to Grapevine High School Teachers with a Pie Donation! Please fill out Google Form to contribute, Grapevine High School PTSA will do all the pickup and delivery!
We are THANKFUL for each and everyone of you!
GCISD October Coach of the Month - Jimmy Webster (Mustangs Baseball)
GRADUATION CAP AND GOWN ORDERS
Seniors, it's that time of year, time to order your Cap and Gown for graduation! Please click the link below:
https://www.balfour.com/shop/graduation/senior-gear?pim_a_collection=17546&smi=71816
Volleyball
Ava Shankle - Ohio State University (Volleyball)
Peyton Tatum - Harding University (Baseball)
Dasan Hill - Dallas Baptist University (Baseball)
Caroline Martin - Louisiana Tech University (Soccer)
Once a Mustang...Always a Mustang!
GHS Swim and Dive
Margaux Wheat's International Dominance!
As a member of the AAU National Diving Team, Margaux Wheat was invited to Lund, Sweden to
represent the USA and participate in an international dive meet November 2-5. Divers from
Sweden, Germany, Ireland, Denmark, Finland, and the United States all gathered for "Great
Diving - New Friends!" (the meet's motto). Margaux had an outstanding performance, finishing
in 1st place on 3m and 3rd place on 1m for her age group in her first international meet
representing the USA. Congratulations Margaux!
GHS Swim & Dive Teams Compete at the Aggieland Invitational
GCISD’s Swim and Dive teams participated in the annual Aggieland Invitational held at Texas
A&M in College Station. The team departed November 9th and had some quick fun at “Grand
Central Station” entertainment center before heading to the hotel to rest up for a full-day of
competition at A&M on Friday! Stay tuned for results posted in next week’s Mustang Minute!
Swim Fast Mustangs!
Team 104 Football Thank you for a great season Mustangs!
Mustangs Tennis
JV Tennis
Congratulations Pauline Meinen!! Girls “A” Singles Champion
Congratulations Shyam Mishra! Boys “A” Singles 3rd Place
Into The Woods - GHS Theatre
Hope Squad
GHS Students were well-represented at the first annual GCISD Hope Squad induction Thursday night. Parents and staff turned-out to welcome these students, who were nominated by their peers for being good listeners, into Hope Squad, which is a national suicide prevention organization. During the ceremony, the students committed to advocate for their peers in need and connect them to trusted adults, to practice good self-care, and to value their community by taking an active role.
GCFFA District 7 Contest
GCFFA Competed at the District Leadership Development Contest this week. Our district consists of Arlington, DeSoto, Dubuski, Duncanville, Garland, Lakeview Centennial, Mansfield, Nimitz, Plano, Plano East, Plano West, Rowlett, Saschse, South Garland, South Grand Prairie. Our students have prepared for the last 5 weeks, and we saw some major success! The top 2 teams in each contest advance on to the area contest. Wish these students good luck at the Area 5 Contest next Friday the 17th, against the other 6 districts in our area!
Team results:
Greenhand Quiz- Ashley Frederick, Ryleigh Jenkins, Kalli Koester, Lily Soine - 1st place (Advancing to area)
Greenhand Skills- Ryleigh Jenkins, Brianna Pinchback, Lily Soine, Kayla Stalbaum - 2nd place (Advancing to area)
Radio Broadcasting- Layla Birdwell, Olivia Singleton, Dakota Wright - 2nd place (Advancing to area)
Senior Chapter Conducting- Maddy Ames, Abigail Brown, Sarah Gallian, Addison Moloughney, Avery Moreland, Priscilla Roberts, Olivia St. John, Lexy Whitley, Olivia Wiley - 2nd place (Advancing to area)
Senior Quiz- Nathan Abell, Ryan Bailey, Abigail Brown, Trinity Wright - 2nd place (Advancing to area)
Job Interview- Sarah Gallian - 3rd place
Senior Creed Speaking- Avery Moreland - 4th place
Ag Advocacy- Nathan Abell, Reese Webb, Lexy Whitley, Olivia Wiley - 4th place
Senior Skills- Erika Jones, Addison Moloughney, Lexy Whitley, Dakota Wright - 5th place
Greenhand Creed Speaking- Olivia Singleton - 6th place
Football Team #104 - Great Season
Speech & Debate
Speech & Debate - Hockaday Speech & Debate Tournament - 1st Place Sweepstakes Finish
Grapevine Speech and Debate attended the Hockaday Speech and Debate tournament this weekend in which 35 schools competed.
Grapevine Finished:
1st Place Speech Sweepstakes
2nd Place Tournament Sweepstakes
Student award winners:
Piyush Mallick
Top Speaker – novice Lincoln Douglas Debate
2ne Place overall – Novice Lincoln Douglas Debate
Katy Demi
1st place – Humorous Interpretation
1st Place – Poetry
3rd Place – Dramatic Interpretation
Safa Fatima
1st place – Informative Speaking
1st Place – Original Oratory
Davis Marino
3rd Place – POI
4th Place – HI
Manar Elmahi
Semifinals – Dramatic Interpretation
Other competitors who contributed to the Sweepstakes points:
Aaron Luo
Adam Luo
Aadi Patil
Jack Hasper
Peyton Squires
Elena Medina
Sophia Thompson
Kyle Bell
Pepper Sychitkokhong
Grapevine Class Council - Thanksgiving Food Drive (Nov. 11-13)
Our Grapevine Class Councils ( all four levels) are collecting the items to donate to GRACE's local food pantry for the holiday season. Please see the items that they are accepting below as well as the drop off locations for each class. This drive will take place from Monday, November 13 - Friday, November 17th. Thank you in advance for your consideration to be a part of their collective efforts to provide for those in need for the holiday!
Lady Mustang Basketball Pajama Rama Drive ( Earn up to 2 volunteer hours by donating)
Who is my GHS counselor?
Students are assigned to a counselor by last name.
The GHS counseling team consists of:
Marnie Pape (A-D) - marnie.pape@gcisd.net
Abbey King (E-Le) - abbey.king@gcisd.net
Moises Flores (Li-Ri) - moises.flores@gcisd.net
Katherine Partridge (Ro-Z) - katherine.partridge@gcisd.net
Mary Parsley (Lead Counselor) - mary.parsley@gcisd.net
Jennifer Lemke (Student Advocate) - jennifer.lemke@gcisd.net
Counseling Newsletter
Here is the link for the November counseling newsletter: https://www.smore.com/6mk5s. Thanks!
- Senior Graduation Requirement - FAFSA/TASFA/Opt-Out Form
- GHS GO Center - post-high school planning resources
- Semester Level Down Window - Dec 4-6
- UT at Austin Automatic Admission - Update
- Counseling Advisory Council
Character Trait of the Month: Trustworthiness
Discovery Texas A&M
ATTENTION AMBASSADORS!!
Our next collection of volunteer hours is scheduled for Monday, November 13, 2023 by 9:45am in the RED BOX in the counseling office!
Final submission deadlines for this school year as follows:Class of 2024: March 1, 2024
Class of 2025, 2026, 2027: May 24, 2024 at NOON
**THESE ARE FINAL DEADLINES and NO EXCEPTIONS will be made, so we recommend you turn in hours as you perform them to ensure no hours are lost or forgotten! Make a copy for your own records!! Please visit our ambassador website or the gcisd website for more information.
Thank you for your continued service and HAPPY VOLUNTEERING!!!!!
Grapevine High School PTSA needs you!
Membership dues are only $10 each school year! Students, remember that if you will be applying for any PTA/PTSA scholarships, you need to be a member of PTSA. Click here to join!
Donate a door prize for Project Graduation 2024!
Volunteer Background Check
We sincerely appreciate the investment of your time as a volunteer. Whether it is just volunteering with PTSA, a school field trip, or in any capacity in connection with our partnership with Big Brothers-Big Sisters, you must complete a background check.
All volunteers are required to reapply each year. Due to a large number of applicants, we will not notify you of your volunteer status. To get your status, please check with the school office for this information before you volunteer.
Click below to apply:
https://www.gcisd.net/o/gcisd/page/volunteer-background-check