Weatherford High School
February 28 - March 5, 2016
*ATTENTION: Tons of new information in this edition of our newsletter.*
Go support our teams! Tweet your support with #roopride.
February 29, 2016
V/JV Girls and JV Boys Golf @ Leap Day Invitational in Lipan
JV2 Boys Soccer vs. Paschal @ North Crowley 7:45
March 1, 2016
V Boys Golf @ District Preview at Southern Oaks in Burleson
JV1/V Boys Soccer @ North Crowley 6:00/7:45
JV/V Girls Soccer vs. North Crowley @ WHS 6:00/7:30
V/JV Softball @ Arlington High School 6:00/8:00
JV Tennis @ Boswell 7:15 am
March 3, 2016
V Baseball @ Midland Tournament
JV Baseball @ Cleburne Tournament
9 Baseball @ Weatherford 9th Tournament
March 4, 2016
V Baseball @ Midland Tournament
JV Baseball @ Cleburne Tournament
9 Baseball @ Weatherford 9th Tournament
V Girls Golf @ Keller invitational at Sky Creek Ranch in Keller
JV2/JV1/V Boys Soccer vs. Sam Houston @ WHS 5:00/6:30/8:00
JV/V Girls Soccer @ Sam Houston 6:00/7:30
V Tennis @ Brock 7:15 am
March 5, 2016
V Baseball @ Midland Tournament
JV Baseball @ Cleburne Tournament
9 Baseball @ Weatherford 9th Tournament
V Girls Golf @ Keller invitational at Sky Creek Ranch in Keller
Boys Power Lifting @ Region 6 Division 1 Meet in Everman
JV/V Boys/Girls Track and Field @ Rough Rider Relays
Weatherford ISD is committed to providing a safe environment for our Kangaroo family and reminds everyone that it's particularly important to obey traffic laws and drive safely in school zone areas.
If you drive to school, through a school zone, or in neighborhoods near a school, be sure to follow these safety tips to keep all members of our community safe:
- Please abide by the cell phone law. Texas drivers cannot use cell phones in school zone areas unless the car is stopped or the phone is used with a hands-free device.
- Drivers with learner's permits are prohibited from using handheld cell phones in the first six months of driving.
- Drivers under the age of 18 are prohibited from using wireless communications devices.
- Look both ways for pedestrians and bicyclists before moving forward in the drop-off and pick-up zones.
- Obey the 20 mph speed limit in all school zones and 10 mph in school parking lots.
- Be patient during drop-off and pick-up if you drive your student to school or drive near a school.
- Yield to pedestrians at all intersections.
- Be aware of students where there are no sidewalks along the road and when backing out of school parking lots.
- Watch for younger and less predictable children who may dart into the road.
- Stop and wait for school buses when red lights are flashing.
Thank you for helping us provide for safe student travel near all Weatherford ISD schools.
Tardy Sweeps Begin
We will begin tardy sweeps in order to encourage students to get to class on time.
1) Teachers will lock and close their doors at 8:15 or when the bell for class begins.
2) If a student is locked out of the room after the tardy bell rings then students will need to come to Admin B o r Admin C for a pass.
3) Students will not be admitted to class without a pass.
We will assign students detentions at tables outside the door of Admin B or C.
NEW PROGRAM: Mini Seminars at Mega Lunch
We have so many great programs going on here at WHS and the auditorium is booked up during Mega Lunch most weeks during the Spring Semester. The Junior World Affairs Council will begin offering a new program as an extra credit opportunity on the weeks that we cannot host a guest speaker in the Auditorium. It is called “Mini Seminars at Mega Lunch.” Starting this week, we are offering 4 mini seminars during Mega Lunch. Each will be during A Block lunch in their assigned classrooms. These are recorded video conferences. Students can choose which session they go to, however, once the classroom is at capacity then the session is closed and you’ll have to select another session to attend.
Students may only get extra credit for ONE session per week.
Recruiters on Campus This Week
Tuesday, March 1, 2016: US Navy
Wednesday, March 2, 2016: US Coast Guard
Thursday, March 3: US Army
Upcoming Meeting about Dual Credit and New Course Offerings
March 3 – Student meeting during Mega Lunch in the Durant Auditorium to discuss Dual Credit and new course offerings for 16-17.
March 7 @ 6:00 PM in WHS Cafeteria – Parent meeting to discuss Dual Credit and new course offerings for 16-17.
AP Test Registration
ACT is coming to WHS!
Attention WHS students-the ACT is coming to Weatherford High School. On Saturday April 9 WHS will host the college entrance exam for our students. This will be at a reduced cost of $19.95 and it will be a computer based test. The testing opportunity is available for any student grade 10-12 that is currently enrolled at WHS.
If you are interested in this unique opportunity, please go by the PASS office and get a voucher from Mrs. Patterson. You must have one of these vouchers to participate in the exam on our campus at a reduced rate. The vouchers expire March 4th so make sure you plan accordingly.
If you have further questions, please see Mrs. Shifflett in
Admin B.
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Weatherford Kangaroos Reusable Water Bottles on Sale for $5.00
Our very own WHS Green Team has such a heart for reducing our carbon footprint. We have added 4 water fountain filtration systems to the building.
Student Council is selling reusable water bottles for $5.00 to help with the cost of these additions to the building. Get one before they sell out. You can purchase one from Mrs. Barnes or in the front office. We will also be selling them at Mega Lunch.
The Weatherford Animal Shelter needs your help!
Please donate any of these items listed below, and bring them to Ms. Sawyer’s room in H208 or Admin C from February 22nd- March 11th.
· Old towels
· Blankets
· Cat litter
· Kitten food
· Litter scoopers
· Dry dog food (no Ol’ Roy)
· Dry cat food
· Dog treats
· Dog collars (medium and large)
· Dog leashes
Updated from the Whiz Quiz Club
Dress Exchange
Hey ladies, do you have a lonely dress taking up space in your closet? Don't let that dress go to waste! Bring it to the Dress Exchange!
Green Team is collecting any and all dresses of dress-ups past. If you have a dress you no longer want, say, from previous proms, homecomings, or banquets, then bring it by Ms. Keo's room, K-204, so we can find it a new home! Likewise, if you're looking for a dress for prom or banquet, but you don't want to drop the money on yet another dress, come shopping in K204!
Prom tickets go on sale this week.
The prom is Saturday, April 23 at WHS. The theme is City Lights. Tickets go on sale March 1. Here are the prices:
You may purchase tickets March 1st – April 8th
Tickets cost $50 per attendee March 1 - April 1.
Tickets cost $75 per attendee April 4- April 8.
Tickets cost $100 per attendee April 11 - April 15.
You may buy tickets from Mrs. Thompson (K106) or Mrs. Nichols (front office) before school, after school or during Mega Lunch ONLY.
You may pay with cash or check. If you pay with a check, make it out to: WHS Class of 2016.
Prom packets with the dress code, date approval form, and other information can be picked up in Admin A, B, or C.
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
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
Bailey, Brittany – Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Black, Baylee – Baylor University
Bowman, Jacob – Tarleton State University
Buchfink, Chandler - Texas State University
Brunz, Trevor – Universal Technical Institute
Cantrell, Kenny – Texas A&M University
Cecil, Caitlin – Tarleton State University
Christie, Chandi - University of North Texas
Craney, Bayli - Texas A&M University – Commerce
Dillinger, Kylie - University of Denver
Edgar, Carolyn "Hopie" - Navarro College
Fowler, Bailey – Berry College
Gibson, Dakota – Army National Guard
Gillard, Maggie - Tarleton State University
Hanson, Kate - Texas A&M University
Hensley, Jesse – Tarleton State University
Herringer, Tristan – Texas A&M University
Hutchinson, Danielle - Hardin Simmons University
JuVette, Noah – Texas State University
Larvin, Kara - Texas A&M University
Martin Justin – Tarleton State University
Miller, Nicole – Midwestern State University
Ourada, Bridget – Texas A& M University
Parker, Greyson – Weatherford College
Riley, Kailey – Friends University
Scherr, Blair – Tarleton State University
Scoggin, Tyler – University Mary Hardin-Baylor
Terranova, Lexi – Texas Academy of Dental Assisting
White, Taylar - Weatherford College
Wilkins, Sydney – University of North Texas
Young, Lindsey - Texas A&M Corpus Christi
Vantrease, Hunter – Texas Tech University
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.
Seniors: March Scholarship Information
Click here for the March Scholarship Report: http://tinyurl.com/MarchScholarshipReport
Ford Driving Dreams is offering three $2,000 scholarships for Weatherford High School students who are attending a two year or four year college. Community college bound students must have a 2.8 GPA, be in the top 25% of their class, and have completed at least three PAP, AP, or Dual Credit classes. University bound applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or above, have a minimum of 1050 on their SAT or a minimum of 20 on their ACT, and have completed at least five PAP, AP, or Dual Credit classes. Applications are online at www.forddrivingdreams.com and the deadline to apply is midnight March 7, 2016.
The Parker County Aggie Mom’s Club is offering a $1,000 scholarship to WHS seniors who have been accepted to Texas A & M at College Station or Galveston. Students must have a 3.0 GPA. The application can be found online at https://parkercomoms.aggienetwork.com/scholarships/ and the deadline to apply is April 2.
Also, the Zonta Scholarship deadline has been extended to March 25, 2016. This scholarship is for seniors who have outstanding academic records, show evidence of leadership, good citizenship, and possess a commitment to advance the status of women. Scholarship applications are available in the Counseling Center.
Senior Athlete Letter of Intent Signing
Tyler Scoggin will be studying and playing football at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.
News from the Power Lifting Teams
Morgan Dunn, Lauren Gilliam and Guadlupe Solorzano competed in the Region 6 Division 1 Girls Power Lifting Championships in Princeton. Every girl had a great night achieving new personal records in the squat, bench press and dead lift.
Lauren Gilliam and Guadlupe Solorzano qualified for the State Power Lifting Meet in Corpus Christi March 17th and 18th.
Congratulations to all the Weatherford Girls Power lifters on a great season!!!
The boys power lifting team placed 3rd in their League championship Meet in Saginaw. Tin Nguyen, Braden Robertson, and Jake Beaird each placed 1st in their weight classification. Brandon Edwards placed 2nd and Elijah Dean placed 3rd in their weight classes.
Congratulations on a great power lifting season and good luck to those moving on to regionals.
News from the Student Council
- Pride and Patriotism
- Drug, Alcohol, Safety and Health Awareness
- Community Service
- Energy and Environment
- Outstanding Students Councils
The WHS council received all of our points in all domains and won Sweepstakes. Members of our organization will travel to the state convention to receive our awards in April.
Congratulations to the following campus organizations for their hard work:
- The Mighty Mob
- Red, White and Roo
- Green Team
- Outreach Club
- Safe Roos, Healthy Roos
Choir Solo and Ensemble Results
76 WHS Choir members competed in 60 events today at South Hills High School and earned first division gold medals in 47 events.
Gold Medal Medalists:
Caitlynn Bonnett Advanced to State
Claire Crenshaw Advanced to State
Addison Fundis Advanced to State
Maggie Glenn Advanced to State
Sariah Harmer Advanced to State
Emily Hatch Advanced to State
Lillian Holguin Advanced to State
Lauren James Advanced to State
Alexis Little Advanced to State
Bethany Mikles Advanced to State
Natalia Poland Advanced to State
Ashley Randall Advanced to State
Jacqueline Ridge Advanced to State
Kelsie Schlosser Advanced to State
Rachel Ward Advanced to State
Cadie Cutshall
Ellie Larvin
Sydney Sharp
Haley Davis
Taylor Fite
Mariah Frazier
Jasmine Garcia
Abigail Gilbert
Jennifer Smith
Sarah Talmage
Hailey Vantine
Jana Zacharias
Cody Coen Advanced to State
Alex Cook Advanced to State
Carter Gass Advanced to State
Cody Gist Advanced to State
Andrew McNay Advanced to State
Benjamin Smith Advanced to State
Tony Thorn Advanced to State
Rowan Johnson
Dylan Worsham
Freshmen Small Treble Ensemble Gold Medalists
Ensemble 1
Haley Davis
Tyler Hagwood
Katrina Hartman
Reagan Price
Jennifer Smith
Katherine Woodall
Ensemble 2
Taylor Fite
Jasmine Garcia
Jordan McCaslin
Sarah Talmage
Kaitlynn White
Jana Zacharias
Madrigal 1 Advanced to State
Caitlynn Bonnett
Deirdre Callahan
Cody Coen
Alex Cook
Cody Gist
Margaret Glenn
Tristan Johnson
Persethamone Jones-Banks
Natalia Poland
Madrigal 2 Advanced to State
Carter Gass
Emily Hatch
Lillian Holguin
Alexis Little
Bethany Mikles
Ashley Randall
Benjamin Smith
Tony Thorn
Rachel Ward
Reagan Wiggs
News from the Blue Belles
The Blue Belles hosted the Danceline Classic State Championship. The Belles competed in solos and ensembles. Awards are as follows:
5th place solo (out of over 100 solos)- Sophie Pasternak
1st place trio- Chandler Ray, Bailee Love & Hali Sims
1st place toe touch- Nadine Simanjuntak
3rd place duet- Cassandra & Laci Blanton
1st place junior solo (9th grade)- Jenna Pinder
2nd place junior solo (9th grade)- Jackie Peacock
Most Photogenic- Bailee Love
Division One soloists
Cassandra Blanton (2 solos)
Caitlynn Bonnett
Olivia Brooks
Bailee Love
Katy McMichael
Michelle Miller
Kelly Newman
Bridget Ourada
Chandler Ray
Ariana Saltarelli
Adriana Soto
Band Solo and Ensemble Results
The Fightin' Roo Band had a fantastic day at UIL Solo and Ensemble at Crowley High School. The band continued its winning streak!
2016 UIL Solo and Ensemble Results:
We had 78 first division (superior rating) soloists! 27 of these soloists are advancing to State (last year we had 24)!
All 14 ensembles - made up of 58 students - received a 1st division and are advancing to state. Last year we had 29 students advancing with an ensemble. This category had a big jump in numbers! We doubled the number of students advancing to state in an ensemble from last year.
In total, 64 students will be going to Texas State Solo and Ensemble in Austin on Saturday, May 28!
Bravo Fightin' Roo Band! Go Roos!
The following students received a 1st division superior rating on their solo:
Angie Amaya
Brittany Bailey
Bella Baxter
Sawyer Blackwell
Mason Christianson
Charles Contreras
Zachary Cornelius
Ryne Dingler
Jacob Eader
Caleb Edmunds
Luke Feris
Madeline Freeberg
Jasmine Garcia
Erykah Gieb
Leah Gilstrap
Ruben Gomez
Jacob Goree
Kyra Goulette
Brannon Heltzel
Shyanne Hoffman
Michael Ippollito
Kyle Jenson
Noah Johnston
Kailtyn Kerfoot
Levi Latson
Ashley Leon
Aidan Lewis
Ellie Lewis
Darlene Mata
Coty McNiel
Jennifer Mezquite
Leigh O'Neil
Adam Ortiz
Katelyn Owens
Grace Paris
Katie Parks
Nidhi Patel
Michael Proskauer
Lance Ragsdale
Kailey Reeves
Drake Rogers
Monika Sanchez
Shivam Sapkota
Dylan Scripps
Christian Seebold
Jenny Smith
Clara Tolleson
Dylan Tomkins
Christopher Trejo
James Weaver
Duncan Westbrook
The following students received a 1st division on their solo and are advancing to state:
JT Baker
Rachel Bell
Calvin Blaisdell
Madison Bridges
Robert Chavez
Madison Cromer
Kylie Dillinger
Torin Fishkin
Matthew Gilbert
Mary Louviere
Samuel Marquardt
Justin Martin
Sarah Miller
Allison Montgomery
Kayla Northrip
Tori Oneal
Jackie Ridge
Carley Rodgers
Samuel Shaw
Ben Smith
Xan Watson
Zach Watson
Lauren White
Reagan Wiggs
Andrew Wortman
Jessica Wortman
Crystal York
The following students participated in one of our 14 ensembles advancing to state:
Nathan Arnold
Brittany Bailey
JT Baker
Wilson Baker
Rachel Bell
Calvin Blaisdell
Madison Bridges
Audrey Carter
Robert Chavez
Clarissa Christiansen
Cody Coen
Kylie Dillinger
Ryne Dingler
AJ Flores
Taylor Freeman
Jasmine Garcia
Matthew Gilbert
Brannon Heltzel
Shyanne Hoffman
Lauren Knowles
Mary Louviere
Joseph Luppino
Samuel Marquardt
Cody McMurray
Coty McNiel
Austin Miller
Sarah Miller
Arlie Monroe
Allison Montgomery
Caleb Moss
Tristan Musgrave
Ashley Musick
Tori Oneal
Leigh O'Neil
Adam Ortiz
Katelyn Owens
Jackie Ridge
Drake Rogers
Bethany Rothrock
Shannon Rousseau
Jamie Sanchez
Shivam Sapkota
Dylan Scripps
Sam Shaw
Ben Smith
Jenny Smith
Braden Stillwell
Samantha Talbert
Sarah Talmage
Xan Watson
Zach Watson
Nikita Webb
Duncan Westbrook
Lauren White
Reagan Wiggs
Bailey Worden
Jessica Wortman
Crystal York
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