GREENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS Friday September 20, 2013

Bowling Club There will be a brief bowling club meeting on Tuesday, September 24th at 3:30 pm in Room F-143 *All skill levels are welcome

Environmental and science club Meeting Sept 26th in room F143 at 3:30

SAT WORD FOR THE DAY aggravate (verb) Worsen, make more severe. Irritate or anger. The professor's dismissive reactions to their concerns only aggravated the students, who felt that they were being given unreasonable amounts of reading.

“A day without laughter is a day wasted.” -Charlie Chaplin

Tiffie Bridgham Artist of the Month

CONGRATULATIONS 2013-2014 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY OFFICERS President: Carson Strom Vice- President: Bett Reagin Secretary: Haven Wood Treasurer: Reynolds Flowe Representative: Monali Desai

ACADEMIC VOCABULARY Week of September 16th - 20th ELA: Cohesion Math: Formulate Science: Cause & Effect Social Studies: Capacity Fine Arts/Computer: Concept PE/ROTC: Citizenship Resource: Emancipation

SUPPORT YOUR GREENWOOD EAGLES Show your school spirit each Friday and support our Greenwood Eagles! The Varsity and Junior Varsity Cheerleaders will be selling “Spirit Ribbons” every Friday for $.50.

MISS GHS PAGEANT There will be a short practice for the Pageant preliminaries next Monday, Sept. 23rd, in the auditorium after school for all pageant participants.

GHS FOOTBALL When: Friday, September 20th Where: Spartanburg (Away) What: GHS Eagles -vs- Spartanburg Vikings When: Friday, September 20th Where: Spartanburg (Away) Time: 7:30 pm Cost: $6.00

STUDENTS AND STAFF ARE REMINDED TO WEAR THEIR SCHOOL ID AT ALL TIMES REMINDER STUDENTS AND STAFF ARE REMINDED TO WEAR THEIR SCHOOL ID AT ALL TIMES NO ID - NO ENTRY

Wendy’s Heisman Award Attention all student athletes, is you would like to apply for the Wendy’s Heisman Award please see your Guidance Counselor as soon as possible. The deadline is October 2nd.

Military Academy Day 2013 What: Military Academy Day 2013 When: Saturday, September 28th Hosted by: Senator Lindsey Graham For more information visit the GHS Webpage under the Guidance tab, and view the College & Open House information page

Service Academics Nomination If you interested in being nominated to four of the five service academics (U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy), please see your Guidance Counselor before Thursday, October 28th.

ATTENTION SENIORS Seniors will be working on Homecoming this Sunday, September 22nd from 3:30 – 6:30 AT OUR NEW LOCATION ON BEAUDROT ROAD BEHIND JUMPING JACKS. SEE LAURA KATHERINE MCCALLUM OR YAQUELIN CONTRERAS FOR DETAILS

Junior Civitans Junior Civitan members need to sign up for the basket item they will bring to the meeting next Wednesday, September 25th. Sheets are posted outside H116.

Girl’s Tennis Team Congratulations to the Girl’s Tennis Team who picked up a huge region win last night against Easley 5-2. The Lady Eagles play home again next Thursday, September 26th at 5:00 pm at Gatewood Raquet Club. Come support you r Lady Eagles.

All County Swim Team Congratulations to the following students for being selected for the 14th Annual All County Swim Team: Christen Messer Aliza Randazzo Sam Spruill Ashley Barnhart Landon Phillips Allie Butler Genesis Toland Josh Van Swol David Karel Asa Stallworth

Southeast Aviation Expo What: Southeast Aviation Expo When: September 27th & 28th Where: Greenville, SC See Mrs. Coleman in the Guidance office for an entry pass

PSAT PSAT Test Date is Wednesday, October 16th Interested students in the 10th and 11th grade must sign up and pay test fee to Mrs. Irby by Friday, September 20th. Cost is $14.00 (non-refundable) *Juniors MUST take the test to enter the National Merit Scholarship competition for college scholarships for 2015.

GHS TAILGATING 2013 When: Every Friday before HOME games at 6:00 Come Support your EAGLES! Cost of GHS Tailgating Package is $20 Package includes an awesome t-shirt, koozie, free food & drink, music and games Where: Side Gym Parking Lot When: Every Friday before HOME games at 6:00 Follow us on twitter: @GHSTailgating13

Congratulations Freshman Class Officers President -Destiny Gilchrist Vice Presidents – Sam Ouzts Secretary – Leeann Pundt Co-Treasurers – Tyler Bowie and Emily Whitt Representative - Harriet Ward

KEEP OUR CAMPUS BEAUTIFUL PLEASE STAY OFF OF THE GRASS

PARKING PASS All cars MUST have a parking pass on their vehicles. Any student without a current pass will be written up. Students are NOT allowed to ride together without prior approval.

DANCE TEAM Greenwood High School Dance Team tryouts for the 2013 – 2014 Basketball Season will be held on Wednesday, October 2nd. All dancers that are interested in trying out can get information packets from Mrs. Kelley in the front office.

Free & Reduced Lunch If you have not turned in a current application for the 2013 - 2014 school year, you will be put on full pay meals starting Monday Sept. 23rd. Please be prepared to pay for your meals when you come through the line.

STOP THE SAG Students are reminded that all pants are to be worn at the hips. Zip ties will be provided to all students wearing pants below the hips and you will get a disciplinary referral.

Cell Phone Policy Cell phones must be put away at 8:30. Students may use their cell phones during their designated lunch period in these areas only: -Cafeteria -Fishbowl -Blacktop Cell phones may be used after 3:30.

conditioning and practice Girl’s Soccer Any girl interested in playing soccer this year needs to come to a meeting on Thursday, September 26 at 3:45 in Mr. Drinkard's room H120. Girls are reminded to get their physicals and eligibility paperwork to Debbie Miller before they can begin conditioning and practice

ATTENTION SENIORS Attention Seniors! Please bring canned goods for our Homecoming service project to the library or to Mr. Kinard’s room.

CREDIT RECOVERY Credit Recovery begins this Monday September 16 and will be offered every Monday and Wednesday from 4:00-6:00 at Genesis.

Be Responsible Be Respectful Be Ready REMEMBER Be Responsible Be Respectful Be Ready

BANDANAS, HATS AND OTHER HEAD GEAR ARE NOT ALLOWED ON CAMPUS REMINDER BANDANAS, HATS AND OTHER HEAD GEAR ARE NOT ALLOWED ON CAMPUS

FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets every Thursday morning at 8:00 am in the gym. Everyone is welcome!