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The Heritage Wall at Opelika High School

First Day of School is August 4, 2016

(Full Day)

Meet YourTeacher Day is August 2, 2016

(K through 5th grade)7:30-10:00 a.m.

and 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

OHS Freshman Orientation

is July 28, 2016

OMS Schedule pick up is August 2, 2016

9:00 a.m. for 6th gradersand 1:00 p.m. for 7th

and 8th graders

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Message from the Superintendent

The 2016-17 school year is about to begin. We are excited about the coming year and the opportunities it provides for our teachers and students. In the past school year, the primary instructional coaches, along with the reading committee from each school, worked diligently to restructure reading instruction for grades K-2. Teachers will continue to use the McGraw Hill Wonders Reading program as a resource; however,

phonics and reading comprehension will be emphasized. Our elementary teachers attended professional development opportunities over the summer including AMSTI math training, AMSTI science training, and OGAP math training. The new science adoption also begins this school year.OHS and OMS sent one teacher each to training for Computer Science. At OMS, students in the 8th grade will have the opportunity to take Introduction to Computer Science and OHS will offer Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles. Also this fall, OHS will offer training and certification in fiber optic cabling thanks to a sponsorship with Opelika Power Services.

The Culinary Kitchen at OHS is nearing completion and students should be able to begin using this space at the beginning of school. In addition, progress continues on the outdoor education area for the OHS Agriculture Program. We are currently clearing land to allow for a variety of agriculture experiences for OHS students such as a fruit orchard, vegetable gardening, chickens, honey bees, fisheries, and forestry. As you can see, the Opelika City Schools are constantly growing and changing to meet the needs of our students.

In June, we welcomed Mr. Antione Harvis as our newest Board of Education member. He fills the spot vacated by Mr. Joe Pinkard who faithfully served as a board member for twenty-six years. Mr. Harvis will be a great addition to our board and we appreciate Mr. Pinkard’s dedicated service to our schools and our students. Also, we welcome some familiar faces in new positions: Mrs. Jeanie Miller will be our new Assistant Superintendent in charge of curriculum, Mr. David Carpenter will be the principal at Jeter Primary, and Mrs. Tiffany Yelder will be one of the new assistant principals at OHS. In addition, we welcome Mrs. Kelli Fisher as a new assistant principal at OHS, Mrs. Cindy Poteet as the new instructional coach at OMS and Mr. Nick Richardson as the new OHS head baseball coach. Many more new teachers and staff members will join us this fall and we look forward to working with them.

We hope you have enjoyed your summer and we look forward to a great 2016-17 school year. Thank you for your support of our outstanding schools and for allowing us to educate your children.

Sincerely,

Mark D. Neighbors

OPELIKA CITY SCHOOLSBOARD OF EDUCATION

300 Simmons StreetOpelika, AL 36801

334-745-9700www.opelikaschools.org

BOARD OF DIRECTORSO.D. Alsobrook, III Chairman

J. Kevin Royal, M.D.Patsy Boyd Parker

Katy Parrent LeonardAntione T. Harvis

ADMINISTRATIONMark Neighbors, Superintendent

Kenneth Burton, Assistant Superintendent

Jean Preston Miller, Assistant Superintendent

Chris Harrison, Chief Finance Officer

SCHOOLSCarver Primary School

307 Carver Avenue334-745-9712

Principal Joe Ross

Jeter Primary School700 Jeter Avenue

334-745-9723Principal David Carpenter

Southview Primary School2712 Marvyn Parkway

334-745-9711Principal Mary Patton

Morris Avenue Intermediate School

8 Morris Avenue334-745-9734

Principal Nino Mason

Northside Intermediate School

601 N. 5th Street334-745-9731

Principal Laura Hartley

West Forest Intermediate School

2801 Waverly Parkway334-745-9737

Principal Pam Fourtenbary

Opelika Middle School1206 Denson Drive

334-745-9726Principal Keith York

Opelika High School1700 LaFayette Parkway

334-745-9715Principal Farrell Seymore

The Opelika Learning Center214 Jeter Avenue

334-741-5603Assistant Principal Tony

Hoyett

Editor of The InvitationBecky Brown,

Public Relations Coodinator

EDUCATE EVERY CHILD, EVERY DAY.The Mission and Vision Statement of Opelika City Schools

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Mr. Joe Pinkard retired in May after 26 years on the OCS Board.

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Opelika City Schools Board of Education honors 2016 Retirees

Antione T. Harvis named to Opelika City Schools Board of Education

2016-17 Character Traits

August Kindness

September Dedication

October Responsibility

November Gratefulness

December Selflessness

January Honesty

February Loyalty

March Optimism

April Resilience

May Persistence

June Cooperation

July Courage

2016 Open House Dates Opelika High SchoolAugust 9, 6:00 p.m.

Morris Avenue Intermediate SchoolAugust 11 5:30 p.m. (4th and 5th grade)

August 18, 5:30 p.m.(3rd grade only)

Opelika Middle SchoolAugust 16, 6:00 p.m.

Jeter Primary SchoolAugust 22, 5:30 p.m.-Kindergarten

6:00 p.m.-1st grade; 6:30 p.m.-2nd grade

Opelika Learning Center August 25, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Carver Primary SchoolSeptember 1, 6:00 p.m.

Southview Primary SchoolSeptember 8, 5:30 p.m.-2nd grade

6:00 p.m.-1st grade; 6:30 p.m.-Kindergarten

Northside Intermediate SchoolSeptember 12, 6:00 p.m.

West Forest Intermediate SchoolSeptember 15, 6:00 p.m.

The Opelika City Schools honored the 2016 retirees at a reception at Jeter Primary School. The retirees were presented with a gift from the Board of Education. Pictured (l-r): Brenda Lilly-OHS Cafeteria, Benjamin Cannon-Transportation, Vernon Dowdell-OMS Cafeteria, Marie Johnson-Carver Cafeteria, Gayle Lacey-OMS Cafeteria, Dorothy Morgan-Jeter Cafeteria, Kris Hawkins-West Forest, Patsy Parker standing in for Varetta Jones-OLC, Martha Smith-Art and Monica Mitchell-West Forest. Not pictured: Varetta Jones-OLC, Charles Moffett-Transportation, Ellen Preston-OHS Cafeteria and Dianne Smith-Morris Avenue Cafeteria. Congratulations!

Antione T. Harvis is the newest member of the Opelika City Schools Board of Education. He was appointed to the board in April and began his term on June 1. Mr. Harvis is currently the Fatherhood Coordinator of Dad’s League through the Family Resource Center. He has been involved in the community as a member of “20 Under 40” and the Community Action Support Team (C.A.S.T.). “We are pleased to have Mr. Harvis join our board. It is evident from his advocacy for children and his involvement within the community that he will be a great addition,” said Dr. Mark Neighbors, OCS Superintendent.Harvis graduated from Auburn University in 2014 with a degree in Computer Engineering. During his time at Auburn, Harvis served as a mentor-tutor in the BellSouth Minority Engineering Program and served as President of the National Society of Black Engineers. As a member of the school board, Mr. Harvis believes “with creative solutions, we can positively impact the effectiveness of education for every student in our community.” Mr. Harvis and his wife Raven are parents to two children, Antione Jr. and Genesis.

$40 per week for first child $20 per week for additional child in the same immediate family.

For more information or to register, contact your child’s school.

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OPELIKA CITY SCHOOLS 2016-17 SCHOOL CALENDAR

Student Registration Information

Items needed for student registration: - Birth Certificate - State of Alabama Blue Certificate of Immunization - Child’s Social Security Card - Photo ID - Two Current Proofs of Residency (gas, water, or electric bills accepted) - Custodial Documentation (if applicable) - Proof of Grade

For additional information regarding student registration, contact the Board of Education Office 334-745-9700.

BACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION SCHOOL DAY HOURS: Primary Schools 7:40 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Intermediate Schools 7:45 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.

Opelika Middle School 7:50 a.m. - 3:24 p.m.

Opelika High School 7:55 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.

Opelika Learning Center 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Board of Education Office 7:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

School Supply Lists are available on the OCS website www.opelikaschools.org

OCS Meal Prices

Primary, Intermediate and OMS: Breakfast $1.00 Lunch $1.75

Opelika High School: Breakfast $1.00 Lunch $2.00

Visitors (All Schools): Breakfast $1.75 Lunch $3.25

Aug. 4, 2016 First Day of School (full day)

Sept. 5, 2016 Labor Day Holiday

Oct. 17-18, 2016 Fall Break

Oct. 19, 2016 Professional Day

(students do not attend)

Nov. 11, 2016 Veteran’s Day Holiday

Nov. 21-25, 2016 Thanksgiving Holidays

Dec. 16, 2016 1/2 day for students

Dec. 19, 2016-Jan. 2, 2017 Christmas & New Year’s Holidays

Jan. 3, 2017 Professional Day

(students do not attend)

Jan. 4, 2017 Students return

Jan. 16, 2017 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

Feb. 20, 2017 President’s Day Holiday

March 20-24 2017 Spring Break

(School dismisses March 17, 2017 and reopens March 27, 2017)

April 7, 2017 Professional Day

(students do not attend)

April 17, 2017 April Break

May 25, 2017 Last Day of School

(1/2 day for students)

May 26, 2017 Opelika High School Graduation

*If a school day is missed due to bad weather, students will attend

school February 20 or April 7.

Opelika High School Delayed Start

For the 2016-17 school year, OHS will have delayed start times

on the following dates: 9/6/16, 11/15/16, 1/17/17, 2/21/17 and

3/14/17. Buses will run at normal times for those students needing

transportation. Otherwise, students may report to school at 10:00

a.m. on the above dates.

Extended Day is offered for students in grades K-8 who need

after school care.

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OHS Philanthropy 101 donates $7700 to local non-profit agenciesMembers of the Opelika High School Philanthropy 101 program presented over $7700 in monetary donations to five local non-profit organizations at the second annual presentation and luncheon on June 23, 2016. Eleven students gave presentations on selected non-profits and presented each group with a check. Recipients included: Storybook Farm, The Miracle League of East Alabama, The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Lee County-Potter Daniel Unit, The Exodus Ranch, and Opelika Grows. The three week program, for rising seniors at OHS, introduces students to the principles of philanthropy and brings those principles to life through classroom learning and hands-on experiences. The program is sponsored by the W. James Samford, Jr. Foundation.

Philanthropy 101 Members pictured (l-r): Mrs. Betsy Gore-Instructor, Jakyra Chambers, Jacob Davenport, Alicia Peralta, Josh Mitchell, Mikayla McCollum, Jayla Spence, Rachel Sharma, RaKavius Chambers, Sarah Brewer, Natalie Simpkins, Treyvontaski Ray, Mrs. Sarah Ahnell-Instructor, and Ms. Lucinda Cannon-W. James Samford, Jr. Foundation.

Opelika High School receives Safe School Initiative Award of ExcellenceOpelika High School was honored to receive the 2015 Safe School Initiative Award of Excellence from Attorney General Luther Strange on May 3, 2016 at a ceremony at OHS. “The Alabama Safe Schools Initiative Awards of Excellence are presented to schools that have performed exceptionally to provide a safe environment for students, with special emphasis on implementation of the Best Practices my office compiled based on previous recipients,” said Attorney General Strange. “I’m pleased that Opelika High School was selected as one of the 10 winning schools in Alabama for 2015.”

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OHS Ovations named Grand ChampionsThe Opelika High School Ovations showchoir traveled to Herscher, Illinois to compete in the Herscher Swing and Sing Showchoir Competition on March 19, 2016. Ovations won Overall Grand Champion and also received caption awards for Best Vocals and Best Choreography. Improvisations, the OHS showchoir band, won Best Combo.

2016 Boys Track and Field Class 6A State Champions

AHSAA Class 6A Track and Field Boys State Championship TeamTeam Members include: Antanavious Butler, Ben Garner, Braden Holloway, Branton Barnett, CJ Jordan, Devin Guice, Franklin Vickerstaff, Gregory Jackson, Hayden Washburn, Jared Roberts, Johnston Jordan, Jonathan Bizilia, Justin Lewis, Kacey Spinks, Kingston Frazier, Ladarius Foreman, Nathanaiel Huggins, Robert Davis, Tristan Black, Tyquavious Barnett, and Will Boler. Coaches: Jimmy Johnson, Vic Alvis, Alex Dowdell, Trez Alford, Jonathan Chandler, and Kristin Blatt.

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OHTS 2016-17 Season

Lost in Yonkers September 8, 10, 11 and 13-15

Children of Eden-One ActNovember 3 7:00 p.m.

A Year With Frog and ToadJanuary 6-12

Bye Bye Birdie April 21-23 and 28-30

For detailed performance dates and times, please refer to the Opelika High Theatre Society Facebook page or the OCS website. For corporate sponsor information, contact Revel Gholston, Theatre Director, 334-745-9715.

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Opelika High School Seniors awarded 2016 Killgore ScholarshipsFourteen Opelika High School Seniors were awarded Killgore Scholarships in a recognition ceremony held on April 27, 2016 at OHS. The scholarship was established by James and Ophelia Killgore and is awarded to the graduating seniors with the highest GPA. Pictured (l-r): Dr. Kevin Royal-OCS Board of Education member, Dr. Farrell Seymore-OHS Principal, Honorees: Taylor Watson, Anna Brown, Blake Yountz, Emma Royal, JArthur Grubbs, Victoria Drost, Kevin Lazenby, Emme Levins, Scot Carpenter, Aleah Herring, Jack Slay, Leah Vaughn, Sam Sharma, Chris Nguyen, Patsy Parker-OCS Board of Education member and O.D. Alsobrook-OCS Board of Education chairman.

Cailin Birdsong wins 6th Grade Amazing ShakeOpelika Middle School 6th graders competed in the 2016 Amazing Shake during the last few weeks of school. Students participated in five rounds of meeting community leaders and going through interviews. After each round, students were eliminated and finalists were announced. According to Patricia Skelton, coordinator of the event, students were “judged on their poise, charisma, social etiquette and knowledge of current events.” The two finalists, Cailin Birdsong and Jordan Nolen, were interviewed by local radio personality, Donny Blankenship of Mix 96.7 as part of the final round. Congratulations to Cailin Birdsong on being named the winner of the 2016 Amazing Shake!

Will Beams wins 7th and 8th Grade O’Mazing Shake 120 seventh and eighth grade students at Opelika Middle School participated in the O’Mazing Shake soft skills competition. The competition lasted for two days. According to Clarinda Jones, the event coordinator, the objective of the competition was to “expose, educate, and teach students soft skills through practice inside and outside the classroom essentially preparing them for the workplace and the real world.” Students rotated through individual interviews in the first round where the students were scored on categories such as poise, firm handshake, articulation and eye contact. The next day, the semi-finalists attended a luncheon with judges to discuss their goals and future plans. Mayor Gary Fuller met with the five finalists and a winner was selected. Congratulations to Will Beams, winner of the O’Mazing Shake!

Pictured: Cailin Birdsong (left) and Jordan Nolen with Donny Blankenship at Mix 96.7.

Pictured: Will Beams withMayor Gary Fuller.

Thomas Sherfield named 2016 Recipient of The Sue B. Adams Leadership Award By AAPASS

Opelika City Schools Attendance Officer, Thomas Sherfield was named the 2016 recipient of the Sue B. Adams Leadership Award given by the Alabama Association of Prevention Attendance and Support Services (AAPASS) at their annual Spring Conference. The award was presented to him in recognition of his outstanding service and dedication to AAPASS.

“Thomas is an integral part of the Opelika program for at-risk students. He serves as a role model for many of our students in his involvement with various aspects of our school district and through his involvement in the community,” stated Dr. Brenda Rickett, Assistant Superintendent of the Opelika City Schools. “While Thomas is employed as Attendance Officer, he is so much more to the Opelika City Schools. His knowledge of attendance, discipline, and dropout prevention is an asset to our system.”

Mr. Sherfield has worked with the Opelika City Schools for 12 years and serves as the Attendance Officer and a mentor within the Opelika City Schools. He also coaches Opelika Middle School football, works with the 100 Black Men of Lee County and the Boys and Girls Club, and is a presenter and teacher for the Greater Peace Youth Development Corporation. He has served as an AAPASS officer since 2012 and is the 2015-16 president of the organization. “Receiving the award has given me confirmation that what I’m doing is proper, appreciated and necessary to positively affect student lives,” said Mr. Sherfield.

The Sue B. Adams Leadership Award was established in 2010 to be given annually to an outstanding AAPASS member. Dr. Adams was a pioneer in the area of Prevention and Support with the Alabama State Department of Education. Her expertise, concern and knowledge of student safety, attendance and discipline, dropout prevention and discovering ways to help all students and especially those considered “at-risk” will be remembered for years by those who were fortunate enough to work with and know her.

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Congratulations to Leigh Kemp, OHS

Health Science teacher, on receiving

the HOSA-Future Health Professional’s

Hero Award at the National HOSA Conference in Nashville, TN.

Important Information from School Messenger

Each school year, you receive a series of phone notifications from your child’s school or from the school system. These messages are used to inform you of upcoming events, PTO meetings or weather emergencies. In 2015, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) updated its rules to prohibit calls made using automatic telephone dialing equipment or a prerecorded message to any telephone number assigned to a cell phone or any service for which the called party is charged for the call without prior consent, unless the call is for emergency purposes as defined by the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.*Therefore, this year, you will need to complete an “opt-in” form giving the Opelika City Schools permission to call or text your cell phone with information from the schools. This applies to all messages and reminders from your child’s school or from the system. If you don’t “opt-in” you will not receive important information. According to the current TCPA guidelines, you will still be contacted in the event of an emergency.Please take the time to complete the form within the first week of school. If your contact information changes during the school year, contact the school to update your information. Thank you!

*Reference: A Guide to Understanding the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) & Best Practices for School Communications

Kemp named HOSA Hero

The Heritage Wall Since the completion of the construction and renovation of Opelika High School in 2014, citizens of Opelika have been asking, “What is that blue strip on the front of the high school?” Finally, after four years of work, the question has been answered—it is the Heritage Wall at Opelika High School. The Heritage Wall is a project that began in 2012 in conjunction with the renovation and construction of OHS. During the time that the plans for the high school were being finalized, Dr. Mark Neighbors, OCS Superintendent, had the idea of creating an artistic tribute to the history of the people of Opelika. “We can’t just build a building; we have to connect it back to the community,” said Neighbors. A committee was soon formed and the plans were underway. Committee members included Gene and Edna Ward, Albert Killian, Henry Stern, Birdie Peterson, Bill and Patsy Parker, Cliff McCollum, Doug Horn, Mark Neighbors, Becky Brown, Phil Raley,

David Payne, Gary Wagoner, and Joanna Blake.

Once the committee met and ideas were generated, the challenge became how to depict so many ideas in 77 feet of space. The ideas were narrowed down and it was decided to have the panels represent categories of images. “We wanted it to be icons of Opelika, not people. We didn’t want people to look up and say, ‘That’s so and so.’ We just wanted it to be reflective of our community from origin until today,” said Dr. Neighbors.

In creating the panels, Wagoner, retired art professor from Auburn University, worked with Joanna Blake, his former student and a renowned figurative sculptor. Blake had been a student of Wagoner at Auburn University and together they formed

Archimedia Studios, a company which specialized sculptural design. Wagoner and Blake’s work was displayed throughout Auburn University’s campus and they were recommended to work with OHS on the Heritage Wall. “We could not be more pleased with the job that Gary and Joanna did on the Heritage Wall,” stated Dr. Neighbors. “The attention to detail is amazing.” Blake’s previous work included working with Kaskey Studio on the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., as sculptor of the Battle of Bladensburg monument in Maryland, and multiple terra cotta panels and sculptural features on various buildings throughout the campus of Auburn University in conjunction with Wagoner.

The process of sculpting the panels for the wall began with images from committee members. Images were sent to Blake and Wagoner and then sketches were made of the panels. Once

the sketches were approved, the sculpting began. Blake sculpted the figures in oil clay on wood panels in her studio in Maryland. As those were finished, the panels were transported to Wagoner in Auburn where he converted the panels into a permanent form. Wagoner made plaster molds of the original sculptures, pressed the terra cotta clay into the molds, then dried and fired them in his studio.

In an interview with the O-A News, Wagoner best described the images on the Heritage Wall. “There are two distinct runs of imagery,” Wagoner said. “One is an overview of present day academic enterprise here; it covers academics and the arts and sports and gives just kind of an image of the vitality of the place in the present….and then there’s the historical background of the community that starts with the Creek Indians and runs to the contemporary community.”

The sculpting process began in spring of 2013 and was completed in May 2016. It took longer than originally expected but the expertise in which it was crafted was worth the wait. Hopefully, the Opelika community will see a bit of their heritage reflected in the images.

Note: Joanna Blake died in a tragic motorcycle accident on May 22, 2016. She was traveling in Italy for her 39th birthday. The Opelika City Schools and the Heritage Wall committee are honored to have worked with her and are proud that her beautiful sculpture is a part of our community.

Special thanks to the O-A News and Meagan Hurley for contributions to the article.

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SCHOLARSHIP SIGNINGS AT OHS

JArthur Grubbs-Savannah College of Art and Design-Soccer

Hayden Washburn-Jacksonville State University-Cross Country

Alex Phouthonesy-University of Mobile Soccer

Kacey Spinks-University of Southern Mississippi-Track

Kingston Frazier-Enterprise State Community College-Basketball

Payton Powers-Point UniversityCheerleading

Ashley Grubbs-Faulkner State University Cheerleading

BASKETBALL CAMP AT OHSOHS Boys Basketball Camp was held June 13-15 for boys ages 9-14. Participants worked on ball shooting and handling drills and 5-on-5 drills. They also had “hot shot”, free throw, and 3-on-3 contests. The camp had a great turnout and was run by the varsity coaches and players. Go Dawgs!

Opelika High School2016 Varsity Football Schedule

Aug. 19 vs. Carver-Columbus

Aug. 26 @ Auburn

Sept. 1 @ Carver-Montgomery

Sept. 9 vs. Chilton County* (HC)

Sept. 16 vs. Benjamin Russell*

Sept. 23 vs. Central-Phenix City

Sept. 30 @ Helena*

Oct.7 vs. Chelsea*

Oct. 14 @ Wetumpka*

Oct. 22 @ Pelham*

Oct. 30 Open Week

* Region Game All games begin at 7:00 p.m.

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Opelika High School2016 9th Grade Football Schedule

Aug. 29 @ Smiths Station 5:00 p.m

Sept. 6 @ Benjamin Russell 5:30 p.m.

Sept. 12 vs. Valley 5:30 p.m.

Sept. 19 @ Eufaula 5:30 p.m.

Sept. 26 vs. Central 5:30 p.m.

Oct. 10 vs. Park Crossing 5:30 p.m.

Oct.17 @ Wetumpka 5:30 p.m.

Oct. 24 vs. Auburn 5:30 p.m.

Opelika Middle School2016 Football Schedule

Aug. 20 Jamboree (Opelika) 9:00 a.m.

Aug. 25 @ Long Cane 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 1 vs. Wetumpka 5:00 p.m.

Sept. 8 @ Benjamin Russell 5:00 p.m.

Sept. 15 @ Auburn 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 22 vs. Smiths Station 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 29 @ Central 4:30 p.m.

Oct. 6 @ Prattville 5:00 p.m.

Oct. 13 Open

Oct. 22 vs. Auburn 4:30 p.m.

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OHS Named Overall Camp Champs!The Opelika High School Varsity cheer squad received 1st place in Overall Camp Champs, Cheer and Sideline with 2nd in Ex-treme Routine. The OHS JV squad received 1st in Extreme Routine and Sideline and 2nd in Overall Camp Champs and Cheer. For the 6th year in a row, the program won The Tradition Award, the most prestigious award at camp. Cori Baldwin, "Ope", won 2nd in Overall Camp Champ Mascot and the Leadership award. Carly Parker, "Lika", won the "Up and Coming" Mascot award and the two of them won the Tradition award.All three nights of camp, the JV, Varsity and mascots received superior ribbons and a spirit stick. The second night of camp the Varsity squad received the "banana" award, for most spirit! There were 11 All-Americans; Alexis Beatty, Kyla Chambers, Rachel Hamilton, and Kennedy Norris for JV and Ariana Curtis, Vashti Davis, Kaleigh Murray, Alyson Tyson and Georgia White for Varsity along with Cori Baldwin and Carly Parker for Mascots, "Ope" and "Lika". There were also 4 "Pin it Forward" recipients (individual leadership) Tori Baker, Kerri Halland Laro, Brooke Mann and Georgia White. In addition, all of the OHS seniors were asked to try out for UCA staff: Ariana Curtis, Vaniya Davis, Vashti Davis, Kaleigh Murray, Alyson Tyson and Georgia White.

GO DAWGS!