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Congratulations to History Fair students Aidan Zanger, Lauryn Hinthorne, Tori Schieferdecker, Ailaa Ippensen, and Riley Epperson on advancing to state competition! These young ladies earned a superior award for their documentary on the women's suffrage movement. They will advance to state competition on May 2. Cindy Mena is the History Fair sponsor.
The Payson Pep Club is taking orders through March 25th for Royal Blue Elite 8 Basketball T-shirts. Cost is $10.00
*Lunch for Weds, March 20 is beef tacos, spanish rice, pineapple & refried beans
*We will run meeting schedule today for Pep Club/Letter Club.
*Mr. AJ Smith's 4th hour class will go to Mr. Rea's room, 5th hour will go to Mr. DeGarmo's room.
*Physics Club will meet after school today
*Report cards will go home today.
*Books are available in the library for: Kaleen Lay, Drew Burwinkel, Abbi Zanger, Emily Mast, Logan Hilgenbrink. If you no longer need your book, please let Ms. Brokaw know.
*Please stop by the office: Brekken Flesner, Hannah Davis
*Parents and students involved with the Indianapolis 500 Parade must fill out room assignments by the end of the week. Students and chaperones that still have to turn in their money for the Indy trip must have that completed by Fri, March 22. There will be a meeting on Thurs, March 21 at 6:00 pm in the band room to finalize rooming and duties.
*7th Graders - forms for summer leagues softball & baseball are in the office. They are due Fri, March 22.*Order forms for Basketball Elite 8 tshirts are in the office. A color copy is on the office window and orders are due Mon, March 25.
*Prom RSVPs are due to the office by Weds, March 27
*National Honor Society is hosting a food war for the local food pantry through March 21. Freshmen, take your food to Ms. Isaacks room; Sophomores to Mrs. Sullivan's room; Juniors to Ms. McGlothlin's room; Seniors to Mrs. Zanger's room; 8th grade to Mr. Clendenny's room; 7th Grade to Mr. Damm's room.
*Order your yearbook now. The deadline has been extended to April 19. Turn in your order form to Mrs. Germann as soon as possible.
*Birthdays today - none
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*Students who participated in the Illinois State LIbrary program "Read for a Lifetime" need to complete the final reporting form in the library by April 9.
*Seno gift cards are in the office.
*Forms for the Canton MO 3 on 3 basketball tournament are in the office. They are due on Mon, April 8
*Graduation will be Sat, May 18 at 2:00. Baccalaureate will be Weds, May 15 at 8:00 at the Christian Church.
*Lunch for Tues, March 19 is pony shoe, cauliflower & applesauce
*HS Softball plays at Unity tonight at 4:30.
*HS Baseball plays at Bowling Green at 4:30.
*The PCC JH Choir Festival will be held today at Liberty. Students will arrive at Liberty for rehearsal at 12:45 pm and the concert will be at 7:00 pm this evening. Students should bring money for food and concessions. Please wear Payson music polo shirts or dress nicely.
*Physics Club will meet after school tomorrow
*Parents and students involved with the Indianapolis 500 Parade must fill out room assignments by the end of the week. Students and chaperones that still have to turn in their money for the Indy trip must have that completed by Fri, March 22. There will be a meeting on Thurs, March 21 at 6:00 pm in the band room to finalize rooming and duties.
*7th Graders - forms for summer leagues softball & baseball are in the office. They are due Fri, March 22.*Order forms for Basketball Elite 8 tshirts are in the office. A color copy is on the office window and orders are due Mon, March 25.
*Prom RSVPs are due to the office by Weds, March 27
*National Honor Society is hosting a food war for the local food pantry through March 21. Freshmen, take your food to Ms. Isaacks room; Sophomores to Mrs. Sullivan's room; Juniors to Ms. McGlothlin's room; Seniors to Mrs. Zanger's room; 8th grade to Mr. Clendenny's room; 7th Grade to Mr. Damm's room.
*Students who participated in the Illinois State LIbrary program "Read for a Lifetime" need to complete the final reporting form in the library by April 9.
*Birthdays today - none
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*Seno gift cards are in the office.
*Forms for the Canton MO 3 on 3 basketball tournament are in the office. They are due on Mon, April 8
*Graduation will be Sat, May 18 at 2:00. Baccalaureate will be Weds, May 15 at 8:00 at the Christian Church.
5 Payson FFA members qualified at District Proficiencies to move onto State Competition on April 6th.
Those qualifying are:
Seniors:
Daulton Speckhart, Grain Production Placement
Seth Terwelp, Poultry Production
Juniors
Luke Merritt, Equine Production Placement
Juliann Pryor, Dairy Production Placement
Ryan Boone - Specialty Animal Production
Several students also placed but will not be advancing to state.
2nd Place finishers:
Seniors
Ryan Hildebrand, Swine Production Placement
Sophomores
Elizabeth Klingele, Ag Communications
3rd place
Seniors
Monte Wietholder, Small Animal Production
Great results for all!!
*Lunch for Mon, March 18 is chicken strips, pineapple & green beans
The WIU representative will be here today during lunch. Stop by her table to see her.
*HS Softball plays at home tonight vs Liberty at 4:30.
*HS Baseball plays tonight at Louisiana at 5:00.
*Books are available in the library for: Kaniah Harvey, Abbi Zanger, Kaleen Lay
*Please stop by the office: Micah Lowry, Skyler Durbin, Daulton Speckhart
*7th Graders - forms for summer leagues softball & baseball are in the office. They are due Fri, March 22.
*Order forms for Basketball Elite 8 tshirts are in the office. A color copy is on the office and orders are due Mon, March 25.
*Prom RSVPs are due to the office by Weds, March 27
*National Honor Society is hosting a food war for the local food pantry through March 21. Freshmen, take your food to Ms. Isaacks room; Sophomores to Mrs. Sullivan's room; Juniors to Ms. McGlothlin's room; Seniors to Mrs. Zanger's room; 8th grade to Mr. Clendenny's room; 7th Grade to Mr. Damm's room.*Birthdays today - Mrs. Reeves & Don Koetters
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*Seno gift cards are in the office.
*Information is the office for the "Hoops Madness" 3-on-3 basketball tournament on March 30 at QU. Entry deadline is March 15.
*Forms for the Canton MO 3 on 3 basketball tournament are in the office. They are due on Mon, April 8
*Graduation will be Sat, May 18 at 2:00. Baccalaureate will be Weds, May 15 at 8:00 at the Christian Church.
Eighteen students from Seymour High School were inducted into the Payson Seymour Chapter of the National Honor Society in an evening ceremony at the high school on March 14, 2013.
The faculty council selected the members who met high standards of scholarship, service, leadership, and character.
The following students were inducted:
CLASS OF 2013
Serenity Austin Daughter of: Karen Neese
Kaleen Lay Daughter of: Larry and Cheryl Lay
Matt Mellon Son of: Bradley and Rebecca Mellon
Tanner Plunk Son of: Tim Plunk and Kim Goodwin
Monte Wietholder Son of: James and Brenda Wietholder
CLASS OF 2014
Skylar Brown Daughter of: Tim Brown & the late Tammy Brown
Kayla Conrad Daughter of: Steve and Rebecca Conard
Austin Coultas Son of: David and Janet Coultas
Keylee Gregg Daughter of: Mike and Karen Gregg
Cody Hildebrand Son of: Kent and Tracy Hildebrand
Bryson Kramer Son of: Dan and Marcie Kramer
Scott Lentz Son of: Stan and Debbie Lentz
Conner Lenz Son of: Jeffrey and Tina Lenz
Amber Lippincott Daughter of: Shane Lippincott & Jennifer Vandyne
Luke Merritt Son of: Larry and Kathy Merritt
Juliann Pryor Daughter of: Lee and Mindy Pryor
Syeira Smith Daughter of: Russell and Carla Smith
Katelyn Wolf Daughter of: Kevin and Becky Wolf
The following individuals who were inducted last year conducted the ceremony:
Class of 2013
Elizabeth Davis Skyler Durbin Brittany Epley
Jacob Farr Harlee Flesner Ryan Hildebrand
Arriann Ippensen Kristen Loos Taylor Plunk
Courtney Porter Kaytlynn Shepard Daulton Speckhart
Michael Sprague Seth Terwelp Jacob Voss
Audrey Zanger
Assisting with refreshments and programs were the following high ranking sophomores:
Francesca Boewe Hunter Flesner
Shane Hieland Adelinn Ippensen
Jackie Koetters Nick Koetters
Elizabeth Klingele Kaitlyn Shanks
Ashley Wiseman
The Seymour Chapter has been active since 1961, and membership now totals 392.
The National Honor Society ranks as one of the oldest and most prestigious national organizations for high school students. Chapters exist in three-fourths of the nation’s high schools, and since 1921, more than six million students have been selected to membership.
Congratulations to the following Payson band members who were named to the PCC Honors Band:
Serenity Neese Skyler Durbin Grace Behrensmeyer
Micah Lowry Andrew Wellman Aaron Rogers
Ben Wellman Lane Harmon
*Lunch for Fri, March 15 is cheese & pepperoni pizza, mixed green salad & mandarin oranges
*HS book club will meet during HS lunch today.
*JH & HS book club books Turtle in Paradise and Twisted are in, and members can pick up their copy from the library.
*All HS & JH Basketball players - turn in your practice gear & any other equipment to Mr. Rea today.
*The end of 3rd quarter is today
*Prom RSVPs are due to the office by Weds, March 27
*National Honor Society is hosting a food war for the local food pantry through March 21. Freshmen, take your food to Ms. Isaacks room; Sophomores to Mrs. Sullivan's room; Juniors to Ms. McGlothlin's room; Seniors to Mrs. Zanger's room; 8th grade to Mr. Clendenny's room; 7th Grade to Mr. Damm's room.*Birthdays today - Stephanie Nelson
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*Seno gift cards are in the office.
*Information is the office for the "Hoops Madness" 3-on-3 basketball tournament on March 30 at QU. Entry deadline is March 15.
*Forms for the Canton MO 3 on 3 basketball tournament are in the office. They are due on Mon, April 8
*Graduation will be Sat, May 18 at 2:00. Baccalaureate will be Weds, May 15 at 8:00 at the Christian Church.
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Scholarships
- The Quincy Preserves is offering a scholarship with eligibility requiring an essay on Quincy Historic architectural structures. Deadline is April 15, 2013, and applications can be obtained from Mrs. Callahan.
- The Quincy Service League has applications available for a $1,000.00 scholarship to be give to an Adams County resident. Applicants will be evaluated on community service, commitment to a course of study, and financial need. See Mrs. Callahan for an application. Deadline is April 1, 2013
- Altrusa International of Quincy is offering the “Patricia and Leonard Kramer Memorial Scholarship” to an Adams County high school senior. This $1,000.00 scholarship will go directly to the institution. To be eligible your GPA has to be 2.8 or higher. Applications are available in Mrs. Callahan’s office. Deadline is March 15.
- The Ellis Fesler Memorial Medical Scholarship was created to provide financial aid to a graduating senior from Payson High School who will be majoring in the medical field. Applications are available in her office and are due to Mrs. Callahan on or before Fri, March 15.
- The second Ellis Memorial Scholarship is open to all Payson High School seniors no matter their major. Applications for these are also in Mrs. Callahan’s office and are due on or before Fri, March 15.
- The Larimore Memorial Scholarship is open to all Payson seniors who plan to attend JWCC next fall. See Mrs. Callahan for an application. The deadline is March 15.
- The Elizabeth House Scholarship is open to all graduating seniors from Payson High School. The scholarship is for one year and may be used for expenses incurred by the student when entering college or a trade/technical school. Mrs Callahan has the applications, and the deadline for returning them to her is March 15.
- The Accounting Scholarship was created to provide financial aid for a graduating senior from Payson High School who is pursuing a career in accounting. Deadline is March 15 to Mrs. Callahan--applications can be obtained from Mrs. Callahan.
- The Illinois Lumber and Material Dealers Educational Foundation has scholarships available to those individuals whose intent is to pursue a degree in lumber and building materials or an allied field. You must submit a proposed program of study to show your true intent. Scholarship applications are available from Mrs. Callahan. Deadline is March 15.
- The Plainville Lions Club Scholarship applications are available from Mrs. Callahan. Graduating Payson High School seniors regardless of intended major or postsecondary choice may apply. Students will be selected based on academics and need for funds. Deadline is March 15 to Mrs. Callahan.
- The Payson Masons are offering a scholarship to Payson seniors. Students will be selected based on goals, participation in extracurricular activities, and a need for financial assistance rather than high scholastic grades. Applications can be obtained from Mrs. Callahan, and need to be returned to her on or before March 15.
- The Kira Kenady Memorial Scholarship applications are available in Mrs. Callahan's office. Any graduating Payson High School senior may apply. Selection for this scholarship will NOT be based solely on scholastic grades. Deadline to Mrs. Callahan is March 15.
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*The Springfield Illinois Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Female High School Senior Leadership Scholarship is now open for applications. Application directions can be obtained from Mrs. Callahan. Deadline is March 30.
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