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Acting is in my blood!
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National FFA Week will be held February 16th-23rd
National FFA Week Will Be Held February 16th-23rd What is the Winfield FFA Chapter doing to celebrate? 1. Look in the newspaper during that week to see highlights of our members and recognition of our chapter’s gold level sponsors. 2. The entire school is invited to celebrate by participating in dress up days! Texas Tuesday (wear your western wear) Wake Up Wednesday (wear your pajamas) … Continue reading National FFA Week will be held February 16th-23rd
Announcements 1/22/19
Upcoming Events Senior Nights Basketball & Dance February 4th WHS Theater Club Presents “CLUE” February 1st & 2nd: on the Intermediate stage Show time: 7 pm Courtwarming Games February 8th Coronation February 8th Sweetheart Dance February 9th Tickets to dance $10 each. Go on sale February 4th-8th during all lunch shifts PROM April 27th @ OM KC Hall Math Tutoring Every Tuesday & Thursday- 2:30 … Continue reading Announcements 1/22/19
Teacher of the Week (Mrs. Nafziger)
what inspired you to be a teacher? She knew that she wanted to be a music teacher since elementary school. She had always loved music and performance. Her high school choir teacher, Mrs. Jurkowitz, was a huge influence on her life. She inspired what she did in her class in many ways. What is your most memorable thing about being a teacher? Having the same … Continue reading Teacher of the Week (Mrs. Nafziger)
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Happiness is in the air!
The holidays are for happiness and love. Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa these are the most important times to be with family! Many people love being with family and friends; seems like the best place to be. Or if you don’t celebrate, grab a cup of hot chocolate and curl up to a holiday movie. :)Classic holiday movies to watch :)Elf :)The muppet Christmas carol :)Home … Continue reading Happiness is in the air!
Veteran’s Day Essay Winner
Recently, Winfield High School had an essay contest to find out what veterans mean to us. There were a great many fine essays but one stood out above all others. Lisandra Eller was our winner! Below, published with her permission is the essay. American Veterans provide an unparalleled service to our country. They are some of the most diligent, courageous men and women you’ll ever … Continue reading Veteran’s Day Essay Winner
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Dedicated Athletes!
Winfield High School softball team! Winfield high school has two teams for softball. Varsity and Junior varsity, although they are different teams that are both absolutely fabulous. Now, the end of the season they’ve had some great ups and downs. “Varsity is extremely close.” Sophomore Tatum Bradshaw says Sophomore Rylee Bosley believes “you should never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing … Continue reading Dedicated Athletes!
seniors take a second..
seniors are you excited you have less than two months of school left? picture this, you’re walking up the stage and your parents are taking pictures and crying at the fact that you have just graduated. Remember, they’re crying because it doesn’t seem that long ago that they dropped you off on your first day of kindergarten. So don’t tell them to quit crying. They … Continue reading seniors take a second..
Teacher of the Week (Mr. Young)
What inspired you to be a teacher? His family was his inspiration for becoming a teacher. His mother taught special education and fourth grade for 41 years in the Fort Zumwalt school district and his father is an electrical engineer. Being a science teacher seemed to make sense! How long have you been teaching? This is his sixth year teaching. All have been at … Continue reading Teacher of the Week (Mr. Young)
The Art of Procrastination 3/20/19
Have you completely lost your motivation to complete your work? Are you ready for the week to be over? If you’re like me, you’ve procrastinated every single assignment since the semester began. Well, the fantastic Mr. Burgoyne has assigned me to post an article for the week, so I present to you: Every Article I’ve Started and Procrastinated •New Year’s Resolutions- I started this article … Continue reading The Art of Procrastination 3/20/19
Is Prom Worth it?
Prom night is supposed to be an American rite of passage, an evening not to be missed. But is it really worth all the fuss — the anxiety about who to go with, how to ask, what to wear and how much to spend? Yes, if you really feel like prom will be one of the highlights of your high school life. Yes, if you … Continue reading Is Prom Worth it?
Teacher of the Week (Mrs. Vail)
What inspired you to be a teacher? She grew up in a family of “nurturers”. She remember “playing” school with her sisters and cousins at my Grandma’s house. (Ask Mrs. Bauer–she loved playing the role of teacher!) Her parents valued education and emphasized the importance of school. She knew she wanted to help others and being an educator gave her that opportunity. How long have … Continue reading Teacher of the Week (Mrs. Vail)
20 Things to give up for Lent
What could you give up for 40 days and 40 nights? You should give up something for lent that you have to make a conscious effort to avoid. Single use plastics – Try to avoid plastics that cannot be reused! Soda- It’s not good for you so why not take a break! Looking in a mirror- Stop the worrying! You look great! Eating out- Saves … Continue reading 20 Things to give up for Lent
Teacher of the Week (Ms. Stay)
What inspired you to be a teacher? When she was younger, her mom told her to become a teacher. She never really saw myself as a teacher throughout high school. When she graduated high school, she started out as a Baking & Pastry Major through STLCC. That was short lived because of the waiting list for the program. She still took college courses and was … Continue reading Teacher of the Week (Ms. Stay)
Students of the Month 2/26/19
Freshman: LeiAnn Ford & Josh Hoelting Sophomores: Brooklyn Brown & Nolan Reichers Juniors: Sidney Moore & Dylan Schindler Seniors: Remi Taylor & Lucy Boschert Staff: Mr. Brown & Ms. Moore Continue reading Students of the Month 2/26/19
Announcements 2/26/19
Today: 3:30 Scholar Bowl @ Christian HS HS Winter Sports Banquets: Feb. 28th- HS cheer 6:00 in the HS commons March 7th- Boys Basketball 6:30 in the HS commons PROM: April 27th- @ OM KC Hall Math Tutoring: Every Tuesday & Thursday- 2:30-3:30 Spanish Tutoring: Every Monday & Wednesday- 2:30-3:30 Congrats to our Wrestling All-Conference recipients! Austin Gross- 1st Team 126 lbs Clark Rogers- 2nd … Continue reading Announcements 2/26/19
What’s Worse? The Guns or The People?
Mass shootings have become a hot topic to discuss in the last few years, as more and more of them keep happening. The United States has had 57 times more school shootings than any other major country in the world, according to CNN. And as the Gun Violence Archives reported, 307 mass shootings have happened in the US in 2018 alone. Thirty-one shootings have already … Continue reading What’s Worse? The Guns or The People?
