Inside this Issue: Page 1–Foundation Fridays Book rental Payments Due! Page 2– Thank you, Business Partners JAG Program Page 3–Teacher Voicemail, Get Connected to Guidance Dept. Page 4– WCHS9 News Ivy Tech classes Scheduling for 2014-15 year Page 5— Financial Aid Help for college; Which one? SAT or ACT? Reflec tions in the IMC Page 6— ACT & SAT Dates, C9 Information, PowerSchool Login Directions for Parents Page 7— Athletics Tutoring List Page 8—World Lang. Club, PEER, JAG, & Talent Show Results Page 9—Order your 2012- 2013 Yearbook! Page 10—Rocklane Junior League –T-ball, Baseball, Softball Page 11– X-mas NHS Page 12—Get in the Beat with Warrior Beat Radio! Bring back overdue library books. Safe School Helpline

Whiteland Community

High School

Warrior

Connection

(updated 1/29/14) Dec. 2013 Volume 19, Issue 2

Visit our home page

http://www.cpcsc.k12.in.us

and click on the School

Meals, then REVTRAK pay-

ment link. For book rental

and lunch accounts.

BOOK RENTAL PAYMENTS This is a reminder to parent(s)/guardian(s) who have WCHS students with outstanding book rental balances – Unless you have completed a Book Rental Agreement, all book rental balances should be paid in full by January 1, 2014. If payment is not received by January 1, 2014, any unpaid balance would then be placed for collection. If you have any questions regarding your student’s book rental balance, please feel free to call Jayne Trivett, WCHS Treasurer, at 317-535-7562.

Breakfast at School

At WCHS and WCHS 9, breakfast is available each school day from 7:20 am to 7:40 am

in the cafeteria. Hot entrées as well as continental items are offered. The cost of

breakfast is $1.30 per day and the reduced-price (for those who qualify) is 30 cents per

day. More information is available at www.cpcsc.k12.in.us click on School Meals.

Meal and Textbook Assistance

Families seeking assistance with meals and textbooks may apply anytime throughout the school

year. An application is available online at www.cpcsc.k12.in.us click on School Meals. Applications

are also available in the school office.

The mission of Whiteland Community High School is to prepare responsible citizens who collaborate, think

critically, and utilize effective communication to solve problems in a dynamic society.

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We thank our business partners for their continued support.

Main source Key Bank

Heartland Community Bank First Merchants Bank

Masterpiece classic cars thermo king of indiana

Best Buy franklin skate club

hi-way lanes fifth third

WalMart of Franklin southern bowl

Mcdonalds-Whiteland Pilot bardacH awards

Chick-fil-A Crystal Graphics

coca cola richoh-usa

Kroger Indiana ice

Rascals fun zone Starbucks of franklin

Kacey’s in whiteland M & I Bank

Pizza king station whiteland Dairy queen

Quiznos of franklin Walmart-Greenwood

Chili’s of Franklin Applebee’s of Franklin

Sam Coffman-Red barn elephant ears

White Castle Horace Mann

Domino’s PizzA Shannon Muse-State Farm Insurance

Brozinni Pizzeria Glam

men’s wearhouse-Greenwood (3 Locations)

Sutterfield Plaque and Trophy CJ’s Consignments

We extend an invitation for your business to become a part of our winning team. In exchange for support we publicize our business partners through announcements at sporting events, listing them in programs, promotions on Warrior TV, school wide announce-ments, and businesses are highlighted in newsletters to the homes of every high school student.

Preschool News

Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation proudly offers

community and developmental preschool classes to any

three or four-year-old who lives in the district. Students must

qualify for special education services to be eligible for the

developmental classes, but typical peers are also welcome.

Walk-in speech services and language skill development

classes are available to those who qualify. Our community

preschool classes are open to the public and are tuition-

based. All classes are taught at Whiteland Elementary by

licensed preschool teachers and speech-pathologists. Pre-K

students must be five years old by the incoming August 1 to

attend the five day/week program. Please contact Julie

Wolfe, Preschool Coordinator, for more information at 317-

530-4005.

Warrior Wardrobe

The Warrior Wardrobe would like to thank everyone that has donated

items this semester. Please continue to keep us in mind when you "spring

clean." We have serviced approximately 75 different students over the

course of the first semester. If you have a child who is in need of our ser-

vices, please don't hesitate to contact us at warriorward-

robe@cpcsc.k12.in.us.

Any WCHS student is welcome. We will still be open after school on the

1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.

Dial 535-2025, then the teacher’s extension to either leave a message or listen to assignments.

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Addington, Thomas 7518

Baker, Leah 7520

Bangel, Brandon 7134

Bartholomew, Kim 7133

Bennett, Amy 7144

Breidinger, Elizabeth 7212

Bradley, Jan 7217

Bonham, Danielle 7107

Burk, Sheri 7403

Canary, Becky 7169

Carlsgaard, Jess 7405

Chrisman, Jill (Ag) 7155

Clawson, Jeff 7179

Colter, Erica 3161

DeLuna, Michele 7135

Emerson, Gerry 7182

Estridge Kristin 7142

Fish, Tim 7051

Fisher, Darrin 3145

Forbes, Jan 7404

Fredbeck, Jan 7508

Fuentes, Brooke 7176

Garner, Janet 7308

Gillespie, Mike 7307

Gonzalez, Christina 7136

Griffin, Dana 7172

Gunn, Katie 7132

Hand, Mike 7220

Harrison, Heath 7143

Hartman, Katie 7190

Hedrick, Marianne 7170

Hicks, Brad 7221

Hogue, Bill 7146

Hogue, Brittany 7210

Holder, Erin 7165

Hout, Gena 7171

Huckstep, Jared 7153

Hume, Sarah 7548

Jackson, Audrey 7207

Jeffries, Malerie 7151

Kovacs, Bill 7507

Kunz, Todd 7138

Lang, Kate 7519

Leach, Nicole 7175

Lewis, Natalee 7501

Linn, Derek 7178

Litsey, Emily 7163

Lukich, Brian 7162

Masih, Isaac 7154

Mercer, Pam 7160

Meyer, Gina 7203

Moeller, Casey 7174

Morrison, Niki 7161

Perez, Lina Lopez 7206

Perry, Natalie 7528

Pope, Vickie 7164

Rector, Dan 7105

Rinehold, Christa 7305

Roberts, P. Kyle 7406

Rossman, Jen 7007

Ruiz, Larry 7139

Sampson, Pete 7500

Shipp, Kyle 7102

Smith, Dameion 7110

Smith, Lanna 7167

Smith, Raenell 7114

Smola, Kate 7177

Sorrell, Brandon 7173

Spinks, Steve 7152

Springman, Ross 7218

Stenzinger, Scott 7811

Stewart, Samantha “Niki” 7013

Thompson, Sue 7205

Tichenor, Lavana 7166

Towler, Justina 7150

Vanderveen, Brian 7409

VanHorn, Justin 7805

Wadsworth, Matt 7533

Walters, Ashlee 7008

Werner, Greg 7113

Williams, Steve 7408

Wood, Chris 7112

Woodworth, Rob 7191

ESL TUTOR

Waraitch, Kuldeep 7000

Guidance—Voicemail Only

Austin, Stephanie 3134

Beckwith, Lisa (Adult & Child) 7841

Ehringer, Laura 3265

Kawamoto, Cindy (JAG) 7216

McMillan, Dave 3136

Director: Fritz, Shannon 3135

Registrar: Short, Kim 3137

Administrators—Voicemail Only

Bechinski, Dave 3186

Holman, Brent ` 3124

Larkin, Kara 3131

Sears, Ken (Athletics) 3127

Skobel, Luke 3133

Zobel, Tom, Principal 3132

Nurse

Owen, Jill 3138

Treasurer

Trivett, Jayne 3139

Librarian

Snyder, Denise 3142

Students are assigned to a guidance counselor according to their last name. The alphabetical split is as

follows::

A-D (grades 10-12) Mrs. Fritz, Director of Guidance, 535-3135

Freshmen Ms. Austin, Guidance Counselor, 535-3134

E-N (grades 10-12) Mrs. Ehringer, Guidance Counselor, 535-3265

O-Z (grades 10-12) Mr. McMillan, Guidance Counselor, 535-3136

In order to accommodate you more efficiently, please call ahead to make an appointment to meet with your guidance counselor.

Staying Connected with the Guidance Department

The guidance department has a wealth of information and wants very much to keep all families informed. Here are ways

that you can stay connected:

1. Visit the guidance dept. webpage at www.cpcsc.k12.in.us/wchs. Click on the guidance department link for more

information on scholarships, colleges, and information specific to grade levels

2. Like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter at WhitelandHSGuidance, and/or join our Edmodo group.

3. Make sure your current email address has been provided so you can receive email reminders of upcoming events or

deadlines. Call the guidance office at 535-3189 to update your email address.

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WCHS9- “Define Yourselves!”

Parents-please take the time to review your freshman student's first semester perfor-

mance. Encourage your student to reflect on the following questions "what did we do

well?" and "what can we do better?"

Research indicates freshman students earning less than 10 credits by the end of 9th

grade are at a greater risk of not graduating with their class. The primary focus of GI is

to #1 use that time to seek out the teacher for extra help/retest and #2 work on home-

work. Students should make teacher contact the priority as homework can be finished

after school. Remember that nothing great can be accomplished without giving a great

effort.

Students will receive a new schedule the day we return from the holiday break. Remem-

ber: Second semester classes cannot be changed. Please refer to the student handbook

scheduling policies on page 15.

Freshman students entered schedule requests for their sophomore year the week of De-

cember 9th. Students and parents have until January 6th to make on-line changes. After

that time, counselors will be reviewing their next year schedules and parents will need

to make contact through guidance to make additional changes. Remember any schedule

change requests must be made by June 1st.

Please "like" us on Facebook at WCHS-9 or follow us on Twitter @WhitelandHS_Guid

Finally, please remind your student to dress appropriately for the upcoming winter sea-

son especially those who make transitions between buildings during the day.

If you are not receiving the emailed link to our weekly WCHS-9 newsletter, contact the

office to update your information by calling 535-3855.

PSAT and PLAN

In October, all sophomores took the PSAT. On the

same day, all juniors took either the PSAT or PLAN.

We are expecting those test results in late Decem-

ber. Results are returned to the school.

For sophomores, results will be distributed to the

students during GI. Results will also be discussed

and interpreted at the Sophomore Night on January

30, 2014, at 7:00 pm in the high school auditorium.

Results of the PSAT and PLAN will be distributed to

junior students in January during class time. Coun-

selors will spend class time explaining results to

students and advising them how to review and

study for the upcoming SAT and ACT. Counselors

will also review how to register for both of these

tests.

Need Information?

Check us out on Facebook:

Whiteland HS Guidance

And on Twitter:

@WhitelandHSGuid

(no spaces)

And on Edmodo:

Guidance group code: p32mhe

9th grade code is: 0m0kas

10th through 12th grade is: 4839bz

Ivy Tech Professor on Loan Classes for the 2014-2015 school year:

WCHS students (grades 11 and 12) have the opportunity to take college classes

during the school day on the Whiteland campus.

Students will earn both high school and college credit.

Talk to your guidance counselor for more information.

Courses:

SOCI 111 Introduction to Sociology* - Grades 11-12: Prerequisite: Demonstrate compe-

tency through appropriate assessment. This course introduces students to the major theoreti-

cal paradigms of the science of human society, including fundamental concepts, descriptions,

and analyses of society, culture, socialization processes, social institutions, social change,

social stratification and the application of this understanding to everyday living. This class is

tentatively planned for 7th & 8th periods on Tuesday and Friday during semester 1.

ENGL 111 English Composition* - Grades 11-12: Prerequisite: Demonstrate competency through appropriate assessment. This course if designed to develop students’ abilities to

think, organize, and express their ideas clearly and effectively in writing. The course will incor-

porate reading, research, and critical thinking. Emphasis is placed on the various forms of

expository writing such as process, description, narration, comparison, analysis, persuasion

and argumentation. A research paper is required. Numerous in-class writing activities are

required in addition to extended essays written outside of class. This class is tentatively

planned for 7th & 8th period on Monday and Thursday during semester 1.

COMM 102 Fundamentals of Public Speaking* - Grades 11-12: Prerequisite: Demonstrate competency through appropriate assessment. This course introduces fundamental concepts

and skills for effective public speaking, including audience analysis, outlining research, deliv-

ery, critical listening and evaluation, presentational aids, and the use of appropriate technolo-

gy. This class is tentatively scheduled for 7th and 8th period on Monday and Thursday during

semester 2.

Current Sophomore and Junior Scheduling for 2014-2015 School Year

Counselors have been working with cur-rent juniors on next year's schedule. Students should have turned in their green scheduling sheet by December 19th to either their US History teacher or the guidance office. Students and parents have access in PowerSchool until January 6th to add or delete classes. (It will be listed under Class Regis-tration.) After January 6th, changes can be made by contacting the guidance office. Starting in late January, counselors will be meeting with current juniors individually to review graduation status and senior schedule choices. In January and February, counselors will be working with current sophomores and 8th grad-ers on graduation requirements and course selec-tion for next year. Sophomore students and parents should plan on attending the Sophomore Parent Night on January 30, 2014 at 7:00 pm in the high school auditorium. On this night, counselors present in-formation about graduation requirements and how

to pick a quality junior schedule.

Reflections in the IMC –Mrs. Snyder, Media Specialist

Times: 7:25 am-3 pm

Developing reading skills is fundamental to student success. Please have your student keep reading by either accessing our Clark Pleasant Digital Library or the print library found on the WCHS library homepage. They can download audio books and ebooks to their own electronic devices through the digital library (i.e., computers, cell phones, ereaders, etc.).

Go to cpcsc.k12.in.us/#wchs.

Click on ‘Media Center’.

Click on ‘Clark Pleasant Print/Digital Library’. The ebooks are NOW INCLUDED in the Print Catalog. It will specify whether it is in elec-

tronic version or not. Or if you prefer ebooks, just click on the Digital Library alone.

Login with your student id number. Pin is your student password. There are tutorials under the “Help” section. Find your device and

start today. There is also a plethora of links to websites through the Print Catalog or links to search engines, print materials located on the WCHS Media Center homepage that are educational and informative to help your student(s) while here. Check them out. My constant goal is providing ways to help each and every student at WCHS to succeed and grow. Until next time…

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AP STUDY GROUPS 2013—14

Meet Every Tuesday and Friday

In the Large Group Instruction Room (LGI)

During 4th period Guided Instruction

SAT and ACT

Who, Why, When and Which one?

Students planning on attending a four year college are required to take a college en-

trance exam like the SAT or ACT. Both tests are accepted by Indiana colleges and

viewed as equal tests. The SAT and ACT have slightly different testing and scoring for-

mats, so sometimes a student will do much better on one test versus the other due simp-

ly to learning and testing styles. Guidance recommends that each college bound student

take the ACT and SAT one time each. After reviewing scores with their counselor, stu-

dents should retake whichever test format seems to match their abilities the best. Most

students will score higher the second time of taking either the SAT or ACT.

Students typically begin taking college entrance exams in the winter of their junior year.

For juniors, a basic timeline would be as follows:

Receive scores from October PSAT and use the score report to review and study

Take the SAT and ACT (with writing) one time each between January and April.

Review scores with counselor and decide which test to take a second time. Regis-

ter to retake this test in June, or early in the senior year.

Students register online for these exams. For the SAT, visit www.collegeboard.org. For

the ACT, visit www.actstudent.org. Students who are 21st Century Scholars or on free/

reduced lunch can ask for fee waivers. Please see your counselor for a fee waiver.

Students planning on attending Ivy Tech or Vincennes after high school are not required

to take the ACT or SAT, as both of these schools provide their own placement test called

the Accuplacer. Ivy Tech and Vincennes will accept SAT or ACT scores if available.

Extra help is promoted at WCHS. All students and parents are encouraged to ask for help if there is a need for tutoring or help outside of class.

Teachers and peers are available during study hall, GI, and before and after school. A

math teacher is available for tutoring each morning from 7:20-7:40 am. Students should ask their teachers for help during GI if they are struggling or need assistance.

Students should make appointments with teachers for help before and after school.

Don’t wait until it is too late to receive help.

The list that follows summarizes some ideas the high school is promoting to help your

child:

1. Ask teacher for help 6. Form study groups with peers

2. Ask GI teacher for help 7. Ask family for help

3. Use GI time wisely 8. Talk to your counselor

4. Find a student to help 9. Call 1-877-ASK-ROSE or go to

5, Ask for the tutor list www.ask-rose.org (Homework Hotline)

Financial Aid (FAFSA) Help

Filling out the FAFSA (the Free Application for Stu-

dent Aid) is one of the most important steps in help-

ing your student receive scholarships, loans, and

grants to pay for college and other career training.

The FAFSA is completed based on 2013 taxes and

must be completed between Jan. 1, 2014 and March

10th, 2014. WCHS offers many different support

programs with knowledgeable staff to help with FAF-

SA completion.

1. FAFSA Night - January 16th at 7:00 pm in

the LGI in the high school building. This is an

informational program presented by a guest

speaker from ISM College Planning.

2. FAFSA Help Day- February 11th from 10:00

am until 7:00 pm in computer lab D100 in the

high school building. This is staffed by the Na-

tional Center for College Costs. Students and

parents can bring in FAFSA materials and re-

ceive individual help in completing the form

online, ensuring it is completed correctly and on

time, and interpreting the results.

3. FAFSA Help Night- March 4th from 5:00 pm

until 8:00 pm in computer lab D100 in the high

school main building. This is staffed by ISM

College Planning. Students and parents can

bring in FAFSA materials and receive individual

help in completing the form online, ensuring it is

completed correctly and on time, and interpret-

ing the results.

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Parents Create an Account in PowerSchool! Stay on top of

your child(ren)’s education!

It’s easy! Here is how: Create an Account in PowerSchool allows you to view all of your students’

grades, etc. in one account. You can also manage your preferences.

Login to PowerSchool at

http://powerschool.cpcsc.k12.in.us/public/home.html and click “Create

Account”

Enter your first name and last name.

Use the email address you have on file with us at the school

Choose your own username and password (pw must be 6 characters

long)

Access ID is your student’s ID number with a “p” at the end of the num-

ber. And the access password is your student’s password. Enter your

relationship with each student. Click “ENTER” Then, you have access to

all of your students just by entering your personal desired username

and personal password.

Financial Aid: Tips for Students & Parents 1. Ask your senior for the orange organizational folder provided by the school.

Guidance will make these available to students in January. These folders pro-

vide hints and tips for completing the FAFSA and can be reused each year.

2. Don’t assume your financial status disqualifies you from eligibility. Apply for all

types of aid.

3. Complete your tax return as early as possible. It will make it easier to complete

the FAFSA.

4. It is important to meet the Indiana deadline of March 10. If your taxes are not

done at this time, it is possible to estimate taxes on the FAFSA and then make

adjustments and edits later.

5. Read and follow the FAFSA instructions. If you don’t understand the instruc-

tions, contact the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-433-3243.

6. You must file your FAFSA on the Web at www.fafsa.ed.gov For the 2014-2015

school year, you can begin filing after January 1, 2014. FAFSA processing

does not require a fee. Keep copies of all applications and forms submitted.

7. Always respond to requests for additional information in a timely manner.

8. Forward your financial aid notification, acceptance or rejection in the time frame

indicated.

9. Contact a college financial aid administrator when you have specific questions.

10. Write down the name of each person you talk to when asking for advice.

11. Comply with all deadlines that may affect eligibility.

Central 9 Career Center

In November, freshmen had a special opportunity to observe students in

action in programs at Central 9 Career Center. Almost twenty different career pro-

grams are available.

Students who attend the Career Center will be at Central 9 for half of the

day and at WCHS for the rest of each day. Several skill areas lead to apprenticeship

programs following graduation. Others result in dual college credit at Vincennes

University or Ivy Tech State Community College. In Aviation Maintenance Technolo-

gy, which is open to seniors only, students are actually enrolled at Vincennes Univer-

sity while they are still in high school.

Freshmen, sophomores, or first-time juniors must complete an application

in order to attend Central 9. These applications will be available in the guidance

office in early December. It is important that students return these forms to the

Guidance Office with parent signatures as soon as possible. Each program has

a limited number of openings; therefore it is very important to apply on time. Students

who delay their requests until later in the school year have less opportunity of obtain-

ing a spot in their first choice program.

Looking ahead…

ACT Test Dates 2013-2014

School Code 153795

Dates given Late Registration

February 8 Jan. 11-24 Sites

166250 Shelbyville

175350 Columbus E.

196900 Southport

Deadline to 189740 Ben Davis

Register: 1/10/13 231860 Franklin Central

APRIL 12 March 8-21 Sites

012140 IUPUI

Deadline to 189740 Ben Davis

Register: 3/7/13 175350 Columbus E.

162270 Greenwood

$23 fee for late registration

Fee for ACT+ writing is $52.50

*Check http://www.actstudent.org/regist/dates.html for registration

deadlines.

SAT Test Dates 2012-2013

School Code: 153795

Dates given: Reg. Deadline Sites

January 25 Dec. 27

15415 Univ. of Indpls.

Late Reg. 15450 Southport

1/10/13 15385 Ben Davis

MARCH 8 Feb. 7

15187 Columbus E.

Late Reg. 15385 Ben Davis

02/21/13 15420 Lawrence Cent.

MAY 3 April 4

15185 Columbus N.

Late Reg. 15330 Greenwood

4/18/13 15385 Ben Davis

15710 Shelbyville

$27.50 fee for late registration

Cost for SAT is $51.00

*Check for registration deadlines at

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/calenfees.html

“The road to success is always

under construction” ― Lily Tomlin

ATHLETICS Each month a Whiteland Community High School athlete will receive a sportsman-

ship and an athlete of the month award to recognize outstanding behavior and

achievement during the athletic season. This is chosen by all the coaches of the fall

sports. Congratulations to all our award winners!

Sportsmanship Winners for the month of October:

Jacob Scott 12 Tennis

Bailey Glover 12 Volleyball

Outstanding Athletes for the month of October:

Isaiah Calaway 11 Football

Danielle Muse 12 Cross Country

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Whiteland Community High School Teacher Tutoring List

*Hourly rates may vary and are set by each individual teacher.

call 317-535-7562

Social Studies English Science World Language

Dave Bechinski Heath Harrison Greg Werner Jan Bradley Brad Hicks Ross Springman Audrey Jackson Nicole Leach Chris Wood Alison Cecil Kyle Roberts Elizabeth Breidinger Lina Lopez Perez

For Pay Tutors outside WCHS (furnished by Guidance office)

Mr. Dan McGlaun -317-409-1485

dan@mcglaun.com

Tutors (pre-algebra through calculus), SAT & ACT

Joy McClain—317-407-2320

Tutors for English, SAT, college applications or scholarships

Congratulations …

High School Cheer

Competition Squad!!!

These ladies overcame a season ending injury

on Wednesday to one of our members that pre-

vented her from competing. After reworking the

routine Thursday and Friday, their hard work

and motivation, these ladies performed a stel-

lar routine and captured the Mid-State title on

Saturday at Greenwood. Thank you to everyone

that came out to support the girls on Saturday!

Here are the members of the 2013 Competition

Squad:

Taylor Hicks (Sr.) Brittney Parker (Sr.)

Heather Tinkle (Sr.) Macey Perry (Sr.)

Ashley Hamer (Jr.) Bailey Hamer (Jr.)

Maggie Fuson (So.) Jaycee Smith (So.)

Alyssa Beetler (So.) Allyssa Giddens (So.)

Courtney Mynatt (Fr.) Alexis Howell (Fr.)

Michaela Wilson (Fr.) Makalyah Lucas (Fr.)

Alli Hahn (Fr.) Brooke Powers (Fr.)

Cross Country Highlights 2013

The boys cross country team missed by 6 points from advancing to the

Regionals. WCHS had 3 boys who advanced to the individual regional

competition. They were: Gabe O’Keefe, Landry Long, and Noah

Sheaffer.

The girls cross country team finished their season at the sectional

placing 8th out of 10 teams. Three individuals went on to the regionals. They were:

Marlee Smiley, Danielle Muse, and Kaley Brewer

On Saturday, October 26, Danielle Muse became the first girl in Whiteland's history to qualify for the state finals in cross country! On a challenging course and under

very windy conditions Dani still managed to run a lifetime best by 9 seconds to finish

17th place. Her time of 19:05 is a also new school record!

Danielle will compete in the state finals next Saturday in Terre Haute at 1:45 pm. If

you see her please congratulate her on this monumental achievement!

In other exciting news from cross country Bethany Davis (WCHS ’11) broke her college school record at Evangel by running 18:41.

Here is a list of all the former Whiteland Warriors currently running cross country in college and making us proud. Some of them will be running track as well.

Samantha Turley-Butler University

Corey Stewart-Army, West Point

Mariah Young-Bellermine University

Bethany Davis– Evangel University

Dylan Cooper– Oakland City University

Kevin Diaz—Oakland City University

Tyler Barker– University of Indianapolis

Great day to be a running Warrior!

Congratulations to the following Warrior Football

Players for being recognized for their outstanding work on the field during the 2013 Season:

Associated Press Class 5A First Team All-State

#77 Tyler Richards OL 12

Indiana Football Coaches Association Class 5A

First Team All-State

#77 Tyler Richards OL 12

#9 Jeffrey Wooten RB 12

Indiana Football Coaches Association Class 5A Junior All-State

#20 Isaiah Calaway WR 11

#40 Nick Ratti LB 11

Associated Press Class 5A Honorable Mention All-State

#20 Isaiah Calaway WR 11

#9 Jeffrey Wooten RB 12

#22 Jesse Street LB 12

Tennis News 2013—

Jacob Scott and Sam Venter became Sectional Champs of the individual doubles

boys tennis teams going on to play at Regionals. Jacob Scott and Sam Venter

were also named All-State Doubles and Collin Scott was named All-State Singles

in district 5. To put this in perspective, there are more than 300 tennis teams divided

among 8 districts. Our district has 34 teams in it, each with at least 4 doubles play-

ers, and so out of a possible 68 doubles teams, Jacob and Sam were ranked as

one of the top 6 teams. In singles, the top 12 singles players from each district are

ranked. Out of the over 100 possible singles players in our district, Collin was

ranked in the top 12.

Follow the

Whiteland Warriors

On Twitter

@WCHSW

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Operation Bundle-Up at WCHS!

CPCSC has been helping collect winter coats for

United Way of Johnson County's Operation Bundle Up for

the last 10 years. With help from everyone, over 600 items were

donated for the annual UNITED WAY coat drive.

Thank you to the students from CPI that helped sort donations be-

fore the game. Thank you to all who helped organize collections at their

schools. You are truly appreciated. *********************************************************

Also, the Peer Helper Program is 25 years old. If you were a

Peer Helper email bcanary@cpcsc.k12.in.us and tell us what you are doing

now.

This is the 3rd year Peer Helpers received a $1000 grant from

Youth Philanthropy of Johnson County for 3 separate projects: United Way

Christmas Angels program to sponsor a family and buy teen gifts for Christ-

mas Shoppe; Supplies for Christina House to make crafts for the residents

and Warrior Wardrobe to buy racks, and "wish list" items.

Peer Helpers have been busy each week visiting their elementary

"buddies" at WES, PCES and SWE; visiting residents at Christina House and

beginning to plan the annual ACHE program held in April. This program is to

show awareness of the dangers of making poor decisions around Spring Break,

Prom and graduation. This is a program planned with other Johnson County

high schools and is sponsored by Drug Free Johnson County Coalition.

The annual Christmas Tree Decorating contest helped raise money

for Riley Dance Marathon. The trees decorated the hall leading to the cafete-

ria and media center. Trees were decorated by Peer Helpers, NAHS, media

center, FEA, Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams and Riley Dance Marathon.

Several WCHS World Language Club members, accompanied

by sponsors Mrs. Jan Bradley, Mrs. Christina Gonzalez, Mrs.

Nicole Leach, and Mrs. Lina Lopez- Pérez, attended the Indian-

apolis International Festival, on Saturday, November 23 at the

Indiana State Fairgrounds. One parent chaperone, Mrs. Tanesa

Genier, also attended.

The members were able to experience cuisine, music, and

dance represented by several countries around the world. Em-

phasis at the festival was placed on Asia. Students were able to

learn about customs from many countries. Many native speak-

ers were available for conversation and for answering students’

questions. Students were able to purchase crafts and clothing

and shop early for the holidays. Some foods there that students

and chaperones tried were gyros, pierogis, bratwurst and sauer-

kraut, and baklava. Some students chose to eat American food

or purchased German/Swiss chocolates.

“It was fun going to see all the different cultures and seeing the

acts performed by people on the main stage. It was well worth

going on a Saturday,” commented Drake Dussault.

Sarbjot Singh, remarked, “It was a great way to learn about

different cultures and try new food.”

The officers of the club are Christian Stone, Karmveer Kaur,

Kendall Genier, Emily Muse, and Teresia Valle.

The club also met during Clubs I on Thursday, December 5th

during Guided Instruction during the school day. They listened

to songs in different languages and enjoyed a few refresh-

ments. A few foreign exchange students attended the party,

Ludovica DeBettin , Italy, Anna Bergenbrink, Sweden; and

Nuttamon Thongyot, Thailand.

World Language Club Talent Show Results

Your talent warriors gave great performances on November 23rd in the

WCHS Annual Talent Show! All proceeds from the show went to KIC-

IT in Franklin.

The winners are...

1st: Josh Bowman singing and playing guitar

2nd: Hayley Warren singing and playing piano

3rd: Michael Grube and Graham Gordan rapping

Audience choice: Gavin Franklin, Jessica Murillo, Jason Murillo,

Jordyn Newett, Luke Fuson, Brakayla Hillis, and Sarah Brandau do-

ing the "everything dance"

Jobs for Americas Graduates

(JAG) ...

raised $130.00 to help homeless

teens for the KIC-IT program. JAG

students held a Gift Card Raffle

during lunch. Pictured are: Ricki

Halcomb, Alyssa Hutto, Peggy

Crowthers, Kayli Berkowitz, Kim

Sharp (KIC-IT rep.), and Brandi

Germana.

Thanks to: Whiteland DQ, Rama

Car Wash, Chili's, Wal-Mart, and

Teddy's Burgers for their gift

card donations.

Page 9 Warrior Connection

National Honor Society

On Saturday, December 7th, some of the National

Honor Society members went to the Ronald

McDonald House at Riley Hospital to provide a

meal for the families. Last night, December 12, several of our NHS kids

volunteered at Under the Sun Cafe here in Whiteland that serves and

delivers meals to the community.

Happy Holidays

from WCHS!!!

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school, students and parents.

*Suicide is the second leading cause of death among teens.

The Safe School Helpline is now providing an additional service allowing students to talk directly to a trained clinician at any hour of the day or night.

These professionals, with this nationally certified service, will be there to help when problems in a student’s life become too great to handle alone.

If you have any questions, please call 1-800-325-4381.

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Phone: 317-535-7562

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Whiteland Community

High School

To ALL parents of WCHS students:

Please hold your student(s) accountable for any over-

due library materials.

We DO NOT charge library fees. Therefore, I am

asking for your help. We have students who have overdue

materials and other students would like to read them. Help

us by holding your student accountable for library materials

that are overdue. Also, if you happen to locate a book that

has our barcode on it that has WCHS Library over the top,

please send it back to the school, no questions asked.

If the student has lost the item, the library will

accept a replacement (exact book, same author) since we

DO NOT receive the funds back into the library accounts to

re-purchase. If you have any questions or concerns, feel

free to call me at 535-7562 ext. 3142. Thank you for your

help and support!

Mrs. Snyder, Media Specialist

Get in the BEAT, with Warrior Beat Radio! Follow the Whiteland Warriors!

The first broadcast will be August 23rd as the Warriors take on South Bend Riley. The Sports Plus pregame show begins at 6:30 with the game immediately following at 7 pm. All broadcasts can be found this year on its new site through highschool-cube.com. The link which takes you directly to the WCHS section of highschool-cube.com is http://www.highschoolcube.com/schools/whiteland-community-high-

school-whiteland-indiana.

There will also be links to all broadcasts provided on www.warriorathletics.com

If you are interested in sponsoring these broadcasts, contact Chris Wood at cwood@cpcsc.k12.in.us Thank you for your support!