GHS Falcon Flier
Week of September 30th
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 30th Activity Schedule
- 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
Sophomores meet with OHP 11:50 AM
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
- October 8
JV Volleyball at Ben Logan 5:30 PM
Varsity Volleyball at Ben Logan 7:00 PM
- October 9
Jostens Senior Meeting 11:20 AM
Jostens Sophomore Meeting 11:50 AM
JV Boys Soccer at Jonathan Alder 5:30 PM
JV Girls Soccer versus Jonathan Alder 5:30 PM
Varsity Boys Soccer at Jonathan Alder 7:00 PM
Varsity Girls Soccer versus Jonathan Alder 7:00 PM
- October 10
JV Volleyball versus Northwestern 5:30 PM
Varsity Volleyball versus Northwestern 7:00 PM
- October 11
Varsity Football at North Union 7:00 PM
- October 12
Cross Country at CBC at London 9:00 AM
JV Football versus North Union 10:00 AM
Sports Recap
- Boy's Cross Country
Weekend off
- Girl's Cross Country
Weekend off
- Football
Loss to Tecumseh 21-17
- Boy's Golf
Placed second at Sectional Competition.
Andy Milligan- 2nd
Nick Roberts- 9th
Lane Smith- 11th
Sam Stickley- 20th
Eric Goddard- 41st
Advance to Districts
- Girl's Golf
Placed 10th at Sectional Competition
Lexi Traylor- 44th
Morgan Pine- 47th
Completed Post Season
- Boy's Soccer
Loss at Bellefontaine 6-0
Loss versus Stebbins 4-2
- Girl's Soccer
Win versus Bellefontaine 2-1
Loss at Shawnee 7-0
Loss at Stebbins 2-0
- Volleyball
Win at Shawnee 3-0
Win at Urbana 3-0
Loss at Northmont 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