Walton High School

Quarter 3
Walton High School
WA LT O N C O U N T Y S C H O O L D I S T R I C T
2014
Home of the Braves
Dates to Remember
February 27-March 2: Anchor Convention
March 4: Class Ring Presentation for Sophomores at 10:00 AM in Auditorium
March 6: Talent Show at 6:30 PM in Auditorium
March 7: Registration Deadline for the April 14, 2014 ACT Test
March 11: Sophomore Class Ring Orders during lunch ($60 deposit required)
March 11-13: Quarter 3 Exams
March 13: End of 3rd Quarter
March 14: Professional Day (Students Out)
March 17-21: Spring Break
March 26: Cheer Banquet at 6:00 PM
March 29: Miss DeFuniak Springs Pageant
Sophomore Class
Class Ring Orders
March 11 During Lunch
$60 Deposit Required at Time of Order
Senior Class
Senior Trip Car Wash
Saturday, March 8th
Advance Auto Parts
8:00 AM—1:00 PM
Anchor Club
March 12: Business Meeting after school
March 26: Program Meeting after school
March 26: Officer Meeting after Program
Key Club
March 5: Business Meeting 7:00 AM
March 7: Pancake Breakfast
March 26: Program Meeting 7:00 AM
March 26: Officer Meeting 7:35 AM
French Club
March 6: Meeting after school until 4:00 PM
March 27: Meeting after school until 4:00 PM
449 Walton Road
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
850-892-1270
www.walton.k12.fl.us/schools/whs
From the Principal’s Office
Can you believe we are almost half way through the last semester of the 2013-2014 school year!!!!!
As usual for this time of year we are beginning State Assessments and as our theme states we
know our students “ Can do it”!!!!!! We certainly feel confident we have helped in the preparation
with effective strategies, challenging cognitive educational experiences and encouragement; It’s
all in their hands at this point. We also know that this time of year sometimes influence students to
act as if the year is done, nine(9) weeks early. This is where we can use your full support and constant reminding at home. We want students to continue giving full effort through Graduation or the
last day of school to ascertain success in all classes. We also want them to remain safe as the
Spring Breakers are headed south for their time away from college, so we invited a presenter who
is considered an expert on the reality of Distracted Drivers. The students had an opportunity to hear
real stories of lives that were changed due to the negligence of others while driving. We ask that
you reiterate this valuable lesson at home as well. Thanks to all that attended registration for next
year; what an excellent way to demonstrate your concern for your student(s). If we can assist further in preparation for the upcoming year please feel free to contact our Guidance Department.
Thanks again for being a supporter of Walton High School………………..It’s Great To Be A
Walton Brave!!!!!!!!!
Russell Hughes
“You Can Do It….We Can Help”
Page 2
ACADEMIC TEAM ADVANCES TO STATE
The WHS Academic Team finished its competition
for the year on February 3, 2014 at Paxton. The
Braves have placed 1st in every WCSD academic
tournament this year. Walton High also will have
three of its students representing Walton County on
the six person district team that will be competing in
April 9-13, 2014 at the Commissioner’s Academic
Challenge state tournament at Disney World. Congratulations to Matt Majors, Noah Majors, and Evan
Cowie for making the team going to state.
April 12th ACT Test Registration Deadline is
Friday, March 7, 2014
This is the last administration before the summer test
on June 14, 2014
FRENCH CLASSES VISIT NEW ORLEANS
Mrs. Hernandez' French classes had a great trip to the
New Orleans Museum of Art on Saturday, February
1st, where they were able to see a wide range of art
from around the world, including local art and famous
art (like Picasso!). They then went to Mulate's for an
authentic New Orleans dinner and dancing to a live
zydeco band.
CHEERLEADING TRY-OUTS
Anyone interested in trying out for the 2014-2015
cheerleading squad needs to contact Mrs. Zodrow
at zodrowca@walton.k12.fl.us
Cheerleading Tryouts will take place
April 28-May 2
All students trying out must have current school
physical on file!
Quarter 3 Exams
March 11-13, 2014
WHS CHEERLEADERS
PLACE TOP IN STATE COMPETITION
Congratulations to WHS Cheerleaders for their 6th
place ranking at State Competition. It was a huge
accomplishment to receive a score of 70 when WHS
was competing in a division with 12 of the 14 schools
having more than 1300 students. The winning score
of 80.4 was from Choctaw (1616 students), Harmony
78.05 (1861 students) 2nd place, and Gulf Breeze
75.20 (1521 students) 3rd place. The squad spent
countless hours working on the routine and we are
very excited that their hard work paid off.
“You Can Do It….We Can Help”
Page 3
THESPIAN SOCIETY RECEIVES EXCELLENT RATING
Members of the WHS Thespian Society participated in the District 1 Thespian Festival on February 4. Students
competed in different performance categories. The following awards were won by the thespians.
EXCELLENT RATING
Pantomime: Ian Alford
Monologue: Victorria Sandlin
GOOD RATING
Ensemble Acting:
Make Up Design:
Pantomime:
Kiran Watters, Rebecca Cannon, Lexus
Rodriquez, Cierra Prater, Brianna Adkison
Sierra Platt
Kiran Watters and Victorria Sandlin
AVID STUDENTS VISIT FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
On Friday, February 14, the WHS AVID
students visited Florida State University in
Tallahassee, Florida. They toured the campus, met with an admissions counselor, and
watched the Seminole baseball team defeat
Niagara University. One highlight of the
trip was getting to see Jameis Winston!
PROM DATE SET
April 19, 2014
6:00 PM—10:00 PM
Celebration Hall in Santa Rosa Beach.
$40 for Single and $50 for Couple until March 26th.
Ticket prices will increase to $45 for Single and
$65 for Couple after that date.
POETRY OUT LOUD
Congratulations to tenth grade
student, Shyyandria Walker for
winning WHS Poetry Out Loud
Contest. She will advance to the
Poetry Out Loud State Competition in Tallahassee on March 1st.
Kiran Watters placed second.
DCT BRINGS HOME STATE AWARDS
WHS DCT Students recently attended the CECF State Leadership Conference/Competition in Orlando, FL.
Congratulations to these students on the following awards:
Anne Jones: 1st Place in Career Skills
3rd Place in Civics/ Government
Taylor O'Neal: 1st Place in Financial Math and Analysis
2nd Place in Food and Nutrition
Megan Beauchamp: 1st Place in Recruiting Poster
Jalen Jones: 1st Place in Prepared Speech
Dustin Thames: 3rd Place in Criminal Justice
“You Can Do It….We Can Help”
Page 4
WILLIAMS SIGNS WITH NORTH CAROLINA A & T UNIVERSITY
Senior, Amos Williams, recently signed
with North Carolina A & T University. He
has been as asset to the Braves football
program for the past four years as a running back, wide receiver, defensive back
and quarterback. Amos was also named to
the Northwest Florida’s Dandy Dozen and
named the to the 4AAll-State football team
last month. Congratulations Amos!
BAND STUDENTS RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS
Congratulations to Walton High School student
Evan Cowie on a strong finish in the Robert E.
Sheffield East Panhandle Regional Science
Fair. Evan was awarded 3rd Place in the Senior
Chemistry Division, 2nd place for the Alice and
Louis Fay Senior Chemistry Award and also
awarded the Stockholm Water Prize for his project
on electrolysis.
Tyler Gainey, Gabrielle Boling, Mathew Deal, Colby
Hall, Bryanna Muscella, Vincent Elio, Ryan
Meadows attended the Troy State/Sues Honor Band
recently. Mathew Deal, Ryan Meadows, and Bryanna
Muscella received 1st chair in their auditions. Each
of these three students also a $4,000 scholarship.
WMBB SCHOLAR ATHLETE
Congratulations to Walton High School Senior, Alex Campbell, on being
named WMBB Scholar Athlete of the Week. Alex is a three year letterman
of the WHS Basketball team and has received numerous academic awards
throughout his high school career. WHS is proud of the leadership he
shows on and off the court.
“You Can Do It….We Can Help”
Page 5
HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION
WHS Mock Trial Competition Team recently competed in the 2014 High School Mock Trial Competition
in Judicial Circuit 1 held in the U.S. Northern District Courthouse in Pensacola, Florida. This annual, statewide competition is sponsored by The Florida Law Related Education Association. This is only the second
year Walton High School has had a team compete and they performed phenomenally. Competition was
fierce this year and scores were the tightest they had been in a long time. Attorneys were on their game and
witnesses were convincing. However, with a slight edge, powerhouse (and previous, multi-year winner)
Tate High School won the overall competition. Hunter Bell tied with Tate’s attorney for Best Overall Attorney and was presented with a gavel at Thursday evening’s award ceremony.
For the Defense on Wednesday, attorneys
were Thomas Brannon, Matt Majors, and
Hunter Bell. Witnesses for the Defense
included Bryanna Muscella, Jacob Ray, and
Nick Wilkinson (the accused). For the Prosecution side of the competition on Thursday,
attorneys were Noah Majors, Bryanna
Muscella, and Matt Majors. Witnesses for the
Prosecution included Nick Wilkinson, Stone
Thompson, and Hunter Bell.
YOUTH LEADERSHIP WALTON
Walton County School Board and Walton Chamber of
Commerce sponsor a Leadership Class in the high schools
of Walton County. A big part of this program, and one of
the most popular with students, is the 7 Life Languages
presented by Mr. Dan Marcinkowski. “Mr. Dan” has been
a guest of our YLW class from February 11 to February
21, dynamically presenting the basis of our roles and relationships with all people through any or all of our seven
life languages. He brings interesting stories, stuffed animals, songs, and new knowledge for students to carry with
them throughout life. Students fill out a Profile beforehand and Mr. Dan returns with each student’s personal
Life Language Profile for students to keep. As they understand their Life Languages, as well as others’,-- at home,
school, and work, students learn and grow in their communication and leadership skills for life. YLW students all
want to thank Mr. Dan for his time and effort helping us
to become the best of Walton.
“You Can Do It….We Can Help”
Page 6
LADY BRAVES END SEASON UNDEAFEATED IN DISTRICT
Lady Braves closed their season with Regional
Play-offs. Though they fell short in final play
against Tallahassee Godby, Walton is proud of
their 19/9 record and a Sweet 16 finish in Class
4A Girls Basketball. This is Coach Hester’s final
season as coach at Walton High School, but WHS
wishes him well in his retirement. Congratulations to the Lady Braves and Coach Hester is a
phenomenal season.
WAY TO GO LADY BRAVES !
TUCKER REACHES MILESTONE
Congratulations to Deja Tucker
for reaching the 1,000 POINTS
mark at the close of the Lady
Braves Basketball season. We
are proud of you Deja! Krista
McQueen is approximately 10
points away from the 1,000
point mark and should reach
that goal early next year.
BENNETT SELECTED AS SENATE PAGE
Congratulations to WHS Sophomore, Abigail Bennett,
for being selected as a Senate Page in Tallahassee.
Abigail is the daughter of Bobby and Amy Bennett.