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Viking Voice
Weekly Newsletter
Fort Walton Beach High School
November 7th, 2014
Charlene Couvillon, Principal 400 Hollywood Blvd, SW
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548
(850) 833-3300
Veterans Day
On November 11, we honor all of the men and women who have served
in the military – because 94 years ago on this date, what was called
the “war to end all wars” ended. A year later, President Woodrow
Wilson declared November 11th
Armistice Day. It became a federal
holiday in 1938. Then, in 1954, Congress changed the name of the
observance to Veterans Day – in order to honor veterans of World War
II and the Korean War. Today we honor all veterans who wore the
uniform in war or in peace.
Please pause at 11:00am, which is the 11th
hour, of this 11th
day, of the
11th
month, and remember all of those who have served our country in
the armed forces.
Messages from Administration
**Please scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for athletic information
and fundraising information.
Veterans Day
Tuesday, November 11th, is a school holiday. Students and staff will not be in school on this date. School will be in session on Monday, November 10th.
Christmas Connection Fundraisers
Contact: K. Schmidt (833-3300 ext. 1811 or
Friday, November 7th (yes, this evening!) 5:00pm-8:00pm Destin Chik-fil-A (on Highway 98) When you order, please tell them you are with FWBHS. Christmas Connection will be receiving 10% of the sales. Thursday, November 13th 5:00pm-8:00pm CiCis Pizza (on Mary Esther Cutoff in Sun Plaza) When you order tell them you are supporting the Vikings. Christmas Connection will be receiving 10% of the sales. Come enjoy a great meal with family and friends – and help FWBHS Leadership to brighten a child’s Christmas through the Christmas Connection program!
Attendance Office Procedures
Contact: J. Tucci or B. Craig (833-3300 ext. 3326 or 3301)
The attendance office would like to thank those who send in notes when their student is absent. With so much activity in the attendance office and with 1,750 students to keep up with, notes help to create a paper trail to fall back on if there is a discrepancy with absences. Parents, with the holidays quickly approaching, please remember to send notes for absences, late check ins, and early check outs. Please include your student’s legal first and last name, grade, dates of the absence, and dismissal
times (if necessary) on the note. If you know in advance that your
student will be missing school, it is helpful if you send a note prior to the
absence. The week of November 17th through 21st and December 15th through 18th, we will be accepting notes or parent in person for checkouts. Phone calls for checkouts will not be permitted. Also, please do not fax in a request for a student to check out. There is not a fax machine in the attendance office – and
the machines in the main office and the guidance office are not continually monitored. Please plan ahead for checkouts during these weeks. Thank you for your help in keeping your student’s attendance up-to-date!
Mental Health Association Fundraiser Contact: L. Litschauer (833-3300 ext. 3324)
Nurse Linda is raising money in support of the Mental Health Association. She is taking donations for the opportunity to win the quilt (pictured below). Please stop by Nurse Linda’s office if you would like to take look at the quilt. Three tickets for $5 or eight tickets for $10 - available in Nurse Linda’s office. The drawing will take place on Thursday, December 11th. ***There is a bit of a competition with Choctaw. They have a CHS quilt and are taking donations, as well. Can FWBHS raise more money for the Mental Health Association than those CHS Indians???
Flu Information
FLU MIST Opportunity
Contact: L. Handzo, Student Intervention Services OCSD (833-5861 or
Nurses will be at FWBHS on Thursday, November 13th, to administer the Flu Mist to those students who have returned their completed, signed consent form by November 7th.
For more information, visit www.healthyschoolsllc.com or call 1-800-566-0596.
Senior Information
Senior Panoramic Picture
Contact: D. Bohannon (833-3300 ext. 3323)
The Senior Class Panoramic Picture will be taken on Wednesday, November 12th, at 9:45am, in Viking Gym. Students will be given ordering information a couple of days before this event OR you may visit www.gradimages.com OR you may call 1-800-261-2576 for ordering information.
Red & White Affair
Contact: K. Schmidt (833-3300 ext. 1811 or
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014 7:00pm-10:00pm Wyndham Gardens (on Okaloosa Island) Tickets: $25 each (must pre-purchase – will not be available at the door) Dress: Red & White Cocktail Attire This event is for seniors enrolled at FWBHS. Tickets will be sold Monday, November 17th – Friday, November 21st, during both lunches. All debts to the school must be paid before a ticket may be purchased.
Senior Page Information
Contact: S. Teare (833-3300 ext. 2151 or
Space is still available to honor your senior with a special recognition Ad. Prices range from $45.00 for a business card size to $325.00 for a full page Ad. Space should be reserved as soon as possible, although the page or pictures are due by December 1, 2014. Bring cash or check for a 50% deposit to the media center or order online at www.balfour.com. Advertising space is limited, so reserve your ad space soon.
Check the link under the senior tab on the school web page for additional information. At the link on the website you will find more details on sizes & prices; guidelines for camera ready ads; guidelines for staff prepared ads; and a copy of the “Senior Ad Contract” that will need to be completed and returned to Ms. Teare. Call or email Mrs. Teare at the number or address above if you have any questions.
Guidance News
Military Family Corner
Contact: A. Sharpe (850-417-5251)
Did you know?? Since 2001, more than 2 million military children have
had a parent deployed at least once!
If you are a student with a military parent or stepparent, you know the rewards and the challenges of the military family lifestyle! FWBHS has a Military & Family Life counselor who offers free, confidential (with the exception of state, federal, and military reporting requirements) support and information for parents and students in active-duty and reserve military families. Please call Mrs. Sharpe (at the number above) or stop by her room: 131-B for more information. She is here for YOU!!
Career Connection Center
Contact: J. Smith (833-3300 ext. 2151)
Students are invited to the Media Center to meet with College Representatives on the following dates:
University of Alabama at Birmingham (Birmingham, AL) Tuesday, November 18th 10:45am-12:05pm
FLVC.org
Contact: C. Simms (833-3300 ext. 3315)
FACTS.org has joined forces with the Florida Virtual Campus. The new web address is www.flvc.org. Here you will find information on Bright Futures, Florida Colleges, College and Career Readiness, and more.
Check it out and be informed!
Scholarship Opportunities
Contact: Julie Smith (833-3300 ext. 2151 or
Scholarship opportunities for ninth through twelfth graders may be found at http://www.okaloosaschools.com/fwb/scholarship. Students may also come to the Media Center to find out what scholarships are available. Please check each week for updates.
Honors Graduation Criteria
Contact: C. Simms (833-3300 ext. 3315)
The weighted grade point average is used to calculate honors graduation designation. At the end of the seventh semester, honors graduates will be determined by the following scale: Summa Cum Laude – 4.5 and above Magna Cum Laude – 4.2-4.49 Cum Laude – 4.0-4.19 In order to be considered an honors graduate, students must be enrolled in the same year-long course at the same level and receive a grade for the eighth semester, or have completed their 4 required courses by the end of the seventh semester. At the end of the seventh semester, honor graduates will be determined by averaging the following 19 credits: 3.5 English credits 3.5 Social Science credits 3.5 Math credits 3.5 Science credits 1.5 Foreign Language credits in the same language 3.5 Elective Credits
Class of 2015 Distribution List
Contact: M. Ross (833-3300 ext. 3312 or
The Guidance Department is developing an email distribution list for the Class of 2015 students and their parents. If you have NOT received any emails regarding
this – AND you would like to be added to the Class of 2015 distribution list - please contact Ms. Ross at the email address above. “”Please note that email addresses from embarqmail.com will not work as they view the distribution list as spam.
Drama Department News
The Crucible
Contact: C. Whittaker (833-3300 ext. 1819 or
Tickets are now on sale for The Crucible at Fort Walton Beach High School, 400 Hollywood Blvd, in Fort Walton Beach. Performances are Thursday through Saturday, November 13 -15, at 7:00pm and Sunday, November 16 at 2:00pm. Tickets are $10 general admission and are available at the school office or at the door before the performances. The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, is an ageless tale of fear, greed and power written by one of the greatest American playwrights of all time. It is a powerful, fictional re-telling of a historical moment in 17th century America: the witch trials of Salem, Massachusetts in 1692. A play famous for rousing the conscience of America, and one of the landmark dramas of the century, it depicts how difficult it is to defend principles and human dignity under conditions of paranoia, fear, and hysteria. Written as an allegory of the insidious spread and reach of McCarthyism in the early 1950s, The Crucible is a story of a village overtaken by religious fervor and mounting panic, where people are arrested for being witches without evidence. In Salem, matters of good and evil are clearly defined; dissent is not merely unlawful, it is associated with satanic activity. When a group of girls claim they are afflicted by witchcraft, John Proctor (Ahmahdre Turner) and his wife Elizabeth (Lana Harley), suspect their former servant Abigail (Madelynn Robichaux) of conspiring to get rid of Elizabeth so that she can resume an illicit relationship with John that he had broken off months earlier. The beleaguered town minister, Reverend Parris (Jimmy Pierce), sends for Reverend Hale (Matthew Barkley) and Deputy Governor Danforth (Derek Raynaud) to get to the bottom of the girls’ strange behavior. As the proceedings wear on, it becomes apparent that even after the testimony of Mary Warren (Lauren Abel), one of the originally afflicted girls who testifies she only pretended to be afflicted, logic disintegrates and the hysteria takes on a life of its own, creating a climate of fear and revolt, where dozens of innocent people are convicted and hanged for not confessing to witchcraft. For more information or to receive a study guide for teachers to use in conjunction with the play, contact director Christa Whittaker at [email protected] or at (850)833-3300 x1819. Discounted
tickets are available for groups of 10 or more. Information is also available on twitter; @fwbtheatre, Instagram #fwbcrucible, and Facebook; www.facebook.com/ftwaltonthecrucible.
AFJROTC News
Farm Day 2014
Contact: Lt Col Trexler or CMSgt Houston (850-833-3300 ext.
2401/2408)
Once again the cadets supported the 31st Annual Farm Day community event held on Saturday, November 1st. This event is sponsored by Dr. Buckelew at the Rocking B-A-B Ranch in Defuniak Springs, FL. The cadets assisted with parking guests, registration, preparing food, assisting with animals, passing out gifts, and clean up. It was a great day weather wise with a turnout of over 2000 local community members. We want to thank the cadets from Niceville, Walton and Choctawhatchee High Schools AFJROTC who also attended and supported this event. It was great to have all four AFJROTC programs represented at one event.
Band News
Congratulations Abbey Schmidt and Abby Vinquist!
Contact: R. Folsom or D. Fields (833-3300 ext. 2507/2508)
Congratulations to Abbey Schmidt and Abby Vinquist on their selection to the Florida All State Band. They competed against hundreds of students from across the state and will travel to Tampa in January to perform with this elite group of music students.
Congratulations Abbey Schmidt, Shawna Trainor, and
Ryan Wagner!
Contact: R. Folsom or D. Fields (833-3300 ext. 2507/2508)
Congratulations to Abbey Schmidt, Shawna Trainor, and Ryan Wagner for being selected to participate in the Tri State Band Festival at Florida State University. We are proud of our Viking Band students!!
Dial a Viking
Contact: R. Folsom or D. Fields (833-3300 ext. 2507/2508)
Need help moving, with yard work, organizing, computer help, babysitting, etc.? Let the Viking Band give you a hand! Contact DIAL A VIKING at 850-833-3300 ext. 2301. **All money earned applies to student fundraising accounts.
Math Department News
TUTORING HOURS
2nd 9 weeks 2014-2015
Ms. Baxter Mondays 2:15-2:45 Mr. Morrison Mondays 2:15-2:45 Ms. Bray Tuesdays 2:15-2:45 Ms. Chessher Tuesdays 2:15-2:45 Mr. Gardner Tuesdays 6:15-6:45
Ms. Martin Tuesdays 2:15-2:45 Ms. Sheffield Tuesdays 2:15-2:45
Ms. Tuthill Tuesdays 2:15-2:45 Ms. Fister Thursdays 2:15-2:45
Ms. Harrington Thursdays 2:15-2:45 Ms. McWilliams Thursdays 2:15-2:45 Mr. Mueller Thursdays 2:15-2:45
Additional Math Tutoring
Contact: J. Sheffield (833-3300 ext. 1345)
All FWBHS students, from any math course, may attend the following tutoring sessions: Thursdays 6:15am-6:45am Mr. Gardner (rm. 281) Mondays 2:15pm-2:45pm Ms. Fister (rm. 418)
Science Department News
Biology Tutoring
Contact: T. Meza (833-3300 ext. 1318 or
Thursdays from 2:15pm to 3:15pm Room 318 This tutoring will focus on current topics that are being covered in class and preparation for the Biology EOC. All biology students are welcome to attend these tutoring sessions. Please come prepared with current assignments and any questions or content you may be struggling with.
Sports News
NWFSC Raider Basketball
Contact: www.NWFRaiders.com
Raiders Basketball is sponsoring a Military Appreciation Night this Saturday, November 8th to honor all active duty, veterans, and immediate family. 5:30pm Lady Raiders v. Florida State College at Jacksonville 7:30pm Raiders v. Eastern Florida Raider Arena on the Northwest Florida State College campus in Niceville, Florida Free Admission to games for those with a Military I.D. Plus lots of door prizes including a drawing for a $100 Barnes and Noble Bookstore Shopping Spree!
Viking Boys Basketball
Contact: J. Lavin (833-3300 ext. 4404 or
Boys Basketball will begin their season this Tuesday, November 11th, with a home game v. Choctawhatchee Indians. Tipoff is at 7:00pm in the Viking gym. Please visit the www.fwbvikings.com website (look under ATHLETICS; click on Sports Offered; Click on Boys Basketball) – to see the 2014-2015 Schedule and to learn more about the Viking Boys Basketball program. Go Vikings!
Viking Cheerleaders
Contact: R. Pritchard (833-3300 ext. 1136)
The Viking Cheerleaders will be hosting their annual Battle at the Beach cheerleading competition in the FWBHS gym on Saturday, November 15th. The competition will begin at 9:00am and continue until 11:00am. Competition entry will be for donation only. Please come out and support your cheerleaders (and other local high schools) as they begin their quest to win the 11th State title!
Boys Basketball Fundraiser
Contact: J. Lavin ([email protected])
FWBHS Boys Basketball is selling Gold’s Gym passes for $20 each. The pass is good for six weeks and there is no obligation to join the gym. It is good for both FWB and Destin locations. Please contact Coach Lavin at [email protected] for more details on how you can support Viking Basketball!
Boys Basketball Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Contact: J. Lavin (833-3300 ext. 4404 or
Viking Basketball Golf Tournament
Saturday, November 15 - 8:00 AM Shotgun Start
Shalimar Pointe Golf Course
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Scramble Tournament Participation
This is the First Annual Viking Basketball Golf Tournament. It is hoped that the tournament will bring many groups from the Greater FWB Community together in an activity that will be enjoyable and beneficial. Golfing gives us a great opportunity to get to know each other and builds networking and friendships that strengthen our community. A $60 per individual entry fee covers donuts, lunch, refreshments, prizes, cart and green fees.
Tournament Prize Donations
Donations will be accepted to provide quality gift prizes for tournament participants. Receipts will be provided with the schools non-profit information as requested. All types of prizes will be acceptable; merchandise, services, gift certificates as well as other prize ideas would be appreciated. Cash donations are also welcomed!
Hole Sponsorship
Holes may be sponsored for $50. We would appreciate your company’s trademark or logo so that we can make the advertisements or we will make some of our own for you. This will be used as a fundraiser for a non-profit organization, namely the Fort Walton Beach High School Basketball Team. Receipts will be issued with information. Hole/ Sponsorship Tournament Participants Business Name Names (Singles Welcome)
FWBHS Boys Basketball
Thank you for supporting the FWBHS VIKING Boys Basketball Team. The purpose of this
tournament is to aid in meeting the needs of our team. With your assistance, both our long and
short-term goals can be met.
Entry Deadline – Wednesday, November 12th
Coach John Lavin 850.496.7240 (Boys Basketball)
Entry Fee Total $________________
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Viking Wrestling Fundraiser
Contact: A. Pitman or T. Marez ([email protected]
The FWBHS Wrestlers are selling Viking Socks ($15 per pair). Please see styles and sizes below. Contact Coach Marez or Coach Pitman at the above addresses for more information or to place an order.
Fort Walton Beach Viking Wrestling Fundraiser
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(Youth under 4) (Small 4-6) (Med. 6-9) (Large 10-12) ( X-Large 13+) www.SockJunkie.com
Sizes (small-xlarge) are based on men’s shoe sizes. When sizing for women go down 2 sizes. Example, woman’s size 10 would be size 8 in men’s shoe (size M in Sock Junkie socks).
Student-Athlete Injury Clinic (for all sports)
Contact: Jeremy Lowery (850-554-9144) or Maria Halpin (850-916-
8708)
Free Injury Evaluation by Orthopaedic Physician on Saturdays for Student Athletes Student-Athlete Injury Clinic, 8-10am each Saturday through Nov. 8, 2014 Student athletes concerned about an injury will now have access to free injury evaluations by an orthopaedic physician on Saturdays at the Andrews Institute. The “Student-Athlete Injury Clinic” will be available each Saturday morning from 8-10am through November 8. No appointment is necessary. The clinic is open to student athletes, ages five and up, active in any sport.
Students may check-in from 8-10am in the Andrews Institute Rehabilitation Center, Suite 101 on the Andrews Institute Campus; 1040 Gulf Breeze Pkwy., Gulf Breeze, FL. Exams are performed by an orthopaedic physician and a certified athletic trainer and are provided on a walk-in basis. The initial assessment is performed free of charge.
If an injury is assumed, the athlete may undergo a round of diagnostic imaging such as an X-ray to further diagnose their condition. Once a diagnosis is made,
they may be referred to another physician for further exams or testing to assess the need for rehabilitation and/or surgery. The additional testing would be billed to their insurance.
Student athletes who are under the age of 18 must either be accompanied by their legal guardian or have a waiver signed by their parent. This form is available at the Andrews Institute website, TheAndrewsInstitute.com. Athletes should also bring their insurance documentation.
