2. GREENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS Monday September 23, 2013

5. SAT WORD FOR THE DAY
forestall (verb) To take beforehand; to anticipate; to hinder or prevent by measures taken in advance.
After Karl had served each of the children their one allotted cookie, he hid the bag away to forestall any efforts by the kids to get him to give them more.

6. “Pride makes us artificial and humility makes us real.”
QUOTE FOR THE DAY
“Pride makes us artificial and humility makes us real.”
-Thomas Merton

7. HUMILITY
hu·mil·i·ty
noun \hyü-ˈmi-lə-tē, yü-\ : the quality or state of not thinking you are better than other people : the quality or state of being humble

8. 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

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

11. Tiffie Bridgham
Artist of the Month

13. ACADEMIC VOCABULARY Week of September 16th - 20th
ELA: Content
Math: Frequency
Science: Characteristics
Social Studies: Chronological
Fine Arts/Computer: Contrast
PE/ROTC: Conditioning
Resource: Fiction

14. 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.

16. 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.

17. GHS FOOTBALL When: Friday, September 27th Where: Simpsonville (Away)
What: GHS Eagles -vs- Hillcrest Rams
When: Friday, September 27th
Where: Simpsonville (Away)
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: $6.00

19. 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

21. 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.

22. 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

24. 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.

25. ATTENTION SENIORS
Seniors will be working on Homecoming on the following dates: Monday, September 23nd Thursday, September 26th AT OUR NEW LOCATION ON BEAUDROT ROAD BEHIND JUMPING JACKS. SEE LAURA KATHERINE MCCALLUM OR YAQUELIN CONTRERAS FOR DETAILS

26. 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.

27. 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

28. 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.

30. 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

33. KEEP OUR CAMPUS BEAUTIFUL PLEASE STAY OFF OF THE GRASS

34. 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.

35. 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.

36. 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.

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

40. 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

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

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

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

45. 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.

46. Be Responsible Be Respectful Be Ready
REMEMBER
Be Responsible Be Respectful Be Ready