Bobcat Connection
Learning. Growing. Collaborating & Achieving @KrumHighSchool
September 11, 2017
Greetings KHS Family!
Thank you for making Homecoming week memorable. We are so fortunate to have so many men and women who work behind the scenes on our behalf. Thank you to each and everyone of you who give of your time, treasures, and talents on behalf of our students. You are making an investment in the leaders of our future.
We have two weeks left before the first eligibility check (September 22nd). Students, it is imperative that you are staying on top of your academics. Extracurricular programs are an integral part of college and career preparation. They provide many leadership opportunities and real-world experiences. With that said, it is imperative that we remember the reason we are here is academic excellence. Please give your best effort.
Again, thank you for working together in the best interest of our students. We appreciate your support. Let's make it a great week!
Go Bobcats!
Michelle Pieniazek
This week at a glance...
SEP 11 MON
- KHS FFA DISTRICT VII MEETING @ PONDER
- KHS Evening Band Rehearsal 5 PM – 8:30 PM
- KHS JUNIOR CLASS PARENT MEETING @ LIBRARY 6 PM – 7:30 PM
- NORTEX COLLEGE FAIR @ GOLDEN TRIANGLE MALL 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
SEP 12 TUE
- KHS VOLLEYBALL CELINA @ KRUM 9JV V 5 PM – 7 PM
SEP 13 WED
- KHS FACULTY MEETING-breakfast 7:45 AM – 8:10 AM
- Board Meeting 6:30 PM – 9 PM (Central Admin Board Room)
- SEP 17 THU
- KHS 9th & JV Football @ SANGER 5:00pm – 7:30pm
SEP 15 FRI
- KHS PEP RALLY-FRAT FRIDAY 10:45 AM – 11:05 AM
- KHS VOLLEYBALL @ PEASTER V 9JV 5 PM – 8 PM
- KHS FOOTBALL SANGER @ HOME 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
SEP 16 SAT
Krum Football Players of the Week Announced
Krum Has Record Number of Students in Region 2 ATSSB Jazz Band!
The following students earned positions in the Region 2 ATSSB Jazz Band. This is the most students to ever make the region jazz band from Krum. Krum Band students will make up approximately one half of the entire region jazz band! The concert is on November 18th at Northwest High School.
- Priest Brown (9th grade) – Alto Saxophone 2nd overall
- Jane Stoermer (11th grade) – Trumpet 4th overall
- Matthew Gelsthorpe (11th grade) – Trumpet 5th overall
- Justin Kragh (11th grade) Trombone 1st overall – Advanced to Area
- Tegan Reneau (10th grade) Trombone 2nd overall – Advanced to Area
- Colton Cherryholmes (12th Grade) Bass Trombone – 1st overall – Advanced to Area
- Gabriel Vieira (10th Grade) Jazz Piano – 1st overall Advanced to Area
- Matthew Kilgore (12th Grade) Bass Guitar – 1st overall – Advanced to Area
- Jacob Dixon (12th Grade) Drums – 1st overall – Advanced to Area
- Skylar Clarke (10th Grade) Drums – 2nd overall – Advanced to Area
- Ethan McDaniel (10th grade) – Trumpet Alternate
- Jaidyn Kamplain (10th Grade) Jazz Piano Alternate
2017 Homecoming Queen and King
Congratulations to Tristan Bridges and Ronnie Gentry on being crowned the 2017 Krum High School Homecoming Queen and King!
Tristan Bridges is the daughter of Jennifer and Brad Bridges. Tristan is the starting pitcher for our 2017 Texas 4-A State Champion Softball Team. Tristan has been the starting varsity pitcher for the Lady Cats the past three years. She has received many honors and awards for softball including: The 2017 All State Pitcher of the Year, 2017 First Team All American, and The 2017 4A Softball State Champion Most Valuable Player. In addition, she is a two-time all district and All-Area Most Valuable Player, and three-time member of the All-District Academic Team. After graduating from Krum High School, Tristan has committed to play softball for Tarleton State University while pursuing a degree in accounting.
Ronnie Gentry is the son of Delia and Ronnie Gentry Sr. Throughout high school, Ronnie has played football for the Bobcats. Ronnie serves as one of the 2017 Varsity Football Team captains. Ronnie is an active member of FCCLA where he has served as an officer and state qualifier in the FCCLA Star Leadership Events. In addition, Ronnie is involved in track and National Honor Society. Moreover, he is a recipient of the Gold Presidential Award. Outside of school, Ronnie volunteers with with Krum Fire Department. After graduation, Ronnie will attend the Tarrant County College Fire Academy and Paramedic School, and then continue his education at Texas Christian University.
Senior Homecoming Court
Julianne Lang & Logan Ripple
Hailee Whitley & Larenzo Tystad
Ashleigh Wiley & Hunter Addison
Junior, Sophomore, and Freshman Homecoming Court
Cheyenne Cox & Adam Harlow
Margot Molen & Peng Wei Zeng
Brittany Alambar & Trey Cook
Students Assist with Hurricane Harvey Clean-up
Congratulations to JV Volleyball on Winning the Aubrey Tournament
Congratulations to Boys Cross Country!
Senior Yearbook Ads
Krum Blue Brigade's Homecoming Performance
This Week in Pictures
FFA Members Win at North Texas State Fair
Krum FFA was well represented at the North Texas State Fair. Congratulations to the Krum FFA members for their accomplishments at the North Texas State Fair:
Prospect Steer Show:
- Chase Henson: 3rd place Shorthorn
- Randie Kay Newton: 3rd place Limousin, 3rd place Charolais
- Sterling Pieniazek: Champion Red Angus
- Kyle Real: 2nd place Shorthorn
- Grace Real: 1st place Simmental
- Payton Schertz:Champion Angus, Reserve Black Cross
- Skylor Schertz: Reserve Other Colored Cross,
- Stratton Schertz: 2nd place Shorthorn
- Jacie Thompson: Champion Intermediate Showman, 2nd place Polled Hereford
Breeding Heifers Show:
- Luke Nelson: 1st place Santa Gertrudis Heifer
- Olivia Ognibene: 1st place Red Angus Heifer
Prospect Pig Show:
- A..J. Tijerina - 1st Cross, 2nd place Cross, 2nd place Hampshire, Johnny Smith Herdsman Award
Prospect Lamb Show:
- Jaimie Jones - 4th place Southdown
- Caitlyn Muckensturm - 2nd place Medium Wool, 4th place Medium Wool
- Kohl Patton - 6th place Medium Wool
- Jacob Schneider - 5th place Medium Wool, 4th place Find Wool Cross
- Austin North - 3rd place Southdown, Champion Intermediate Showman
Krum Football Fan Cloth Fundraiser
Support Krum Band and Show your Krum Pride
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KRUM HIGH SCHOOL
Krum ISD’s mission is to create a collaborative atmosphere with parents, students and members of the community in order to ensure students will reach their full potential by providing every child with an exceptional education. We will strive to prepare our students academically and socially to embrace their future challenges, as well as ignite the desire to be lifelong learners, by providing a safe, respectful and positive learning environment.
Michelle Pieniazek, Principal
Bernard Lightfoot, Assistant Principal (A-K)
Shanna Orsi, Assistant Principal (L-Z)
Lindsey Oh, Counselor (A-K)
Angela Borchardt, Counselor (L-Z)
Email: michelle.pieniazek@krumisd.net
Website: www.krumhs.net
Location: 700-a Bobcat Boulevard, Krum, TX, United States
Phone: (940) 482-2601
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