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WEST HIGH PTSON E W S L E T T E R
Helping to make
WEST the BEST
M A R C H 2 0 1 5 W E S T H S . K N O X S C H O O L S . O R G
I N S I D ET H I S
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PTSO News
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School News
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WHS Sports
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Senior News
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DECA News
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Business Support
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Mark your calendar for the last PTSO MeetingMay 7 at 8:30 am in the library classroom
The Board of theWest High School Foundationrequests the honor of your presence at anEvening Of Gratitude1996 - 2015Please join us in recognizing the gifts made
possible by the WHS Foundation through the generosity of our donors
Thursday, April 16, 2015West High School Lecture HallDessert, Coffee, and Music at 6:30 p.m.
Program begins at 7:00 p.m.
Accessibility to communication technology is not a luxury it is
a necessity. The renovated West High Lecture Hall will provide
enhanced acoustics and lighting, internet connected projectors,
and desk top seating. This global technology will foster accessible
paths of communication to lead our students into the world;
becoming independent, resourceful, and imaginative leaders.l Yes, I would like to support the renovations of the
West High Lecture Hall Thank you for helping us reach our $300,000 goal for the West
High Lecture Hall renovation. Gifts of all sizes are needed and
appreciated. Please indicate your level of support below:
l $5000 l $2500 l $1000 l $500 l Other $Donor Name
Address
Phone
Please make checks payable to West High Foundation and
designate to the Lecture Hall and mail to: West High Foundation P.O. Box 10321 Knoxville, TN 37939 WEsT HIGH FOuNDATION 2011-2012 BOArD MEMBErs:
Charles Finn-President, Mary Ellen Brewington, Mari Brooks, Polly Burch,
Ed Campbell, Tate Cantrell, Emily Cox, shelly Durbin, susan Forsberg, Jeff
Francis, Daryl Green, Chris Groce, Jacqueline Holdbrooks, Lynn Hsenfeld,
Buddy Mayo, Michael McIntyre, Julia Mullaney, Claire Queisser, David
rhodes, John ross, Chris and Wendy smith, Cassandra McGee stuart
w e s t h i g hLecture HallImpact a student, a school, a community...
Impact the world
T h a n k y o u f o r y o u r S u p p o r T !
All donations are restricted for the renovations of the Lecture Hall. West High Foundation, Inc. is a
non profit 501(c)(3) organization working to support the Faculty and Students of West High School.
Two Weeks Until the Spring Soiree!Mark your calendars for April 11, 6:30 pm! That’s the time for the annual
Spring Soiree, to be held at Lighthouse Knoxville (a lovely party site at
6800 Baum Drive, Knoxville, generously donated by WHS parents Preston
and Dana Smith). Please watch for your invitation in the mail. (If you do
not receive one, please stop by the West office to pick one up—all are
invited!)
The Soiree will feature some incredible
live and silent auction items, including
a two-night stay at Buckberry Lodge,
Girls Night Out with Leanne Morgan,
a fly fishing float trip, Downtown
Knoxville “Staycation,” WBIR behind
the scenes tour with Robin Wilhoit,
a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle
bourbon, and many more.
The evening’s menu includes
roast beef, peppered chicken
breast, penne pasta with
butternut squash, spinach and
ricotta cheese, green beans,
and garlic mashed potatoes.
We look forward to seeing
everyone there!
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WHS PTSO and WHS Foundation invite you to join us for the
WHS Spring SoireeDinner, music, and a silent & live
auction to benefit WHSSaturday, April 11th6:30 - 10:30 pm
Lighthouse Knoxville6800 Baum Drive$50 per person
Visit the Soiree Page on the WHS Foundation web site: WESTHIGHFOUNDATION.ORG
Live Auction ItemsA Year of Date Nights - We provide you with the where … now you just decide
when! Twelve gift certificates to some of Knoxville’s favorite restaurants.
A Week at Norris Lake house – This lovely Norris Lake house has four
bedrooms, three baths, and sleeps ten, with huge porches, a lakeside deck and dock. Enjoy a
week at this beautiful lakefront home. Donated by Chris & Mari Brooks.
Seabrook Fall Getaway – Treat yourself and your family to a great fall getaway
on Seabrook Island. This beautiful 4BR/3.5BA house is on a quiet cul-de-sac on the golf
course, a short walk to the beach. A private pool, bikes, shuffleboard and ping pong are just
a few of the fun amenities waiting for you. Sleeps 10.
Braces from Dr. Dobbs – Give your child a beautiful smile that will last a life-
time. Dr. Mary Ellen Dobbs is offering a set of braces for your child or yourself. Dr. Dobbs
has taken over the practice formally run by Dr. Phillip Powell. Donated by Dr. Mary Ellen
Dobbs.
Drive the Dragon – With Greg Mangan as your instructor, drive a C5 Corvette con-
vertible through the dragon (318 curves in 11 miles) on US Hwy. 129 between Maryville and
Deals Gap NC. Includes lunch at one of Deal Gaps famous restaurants. Donated by Greg
Mangan, Drive 4 Life.
Autographed Team Picture – Take home a special momento from the 2014 winning football season with this team-
autographed photo the the 2014 Rebels.
VIP Graduation Seating – Right this way…ten reserved seats for 2015 Graduation.
Great silent auction items include:• Four one-day Disney World Park Hopper Passes
• Pitching lessons with Kansas City Royals pitcher Luke Hochevar
• NEEDTOBREATHE concert featuring Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors
• Professional teeth whitening from Dr. Don Henson
• $1000 Earthadelic professional landscaping package
• Two-hour tour on The LOVE Bus
• West Youth Football: 2015 season fees and football camp
• Studio West Mini Choral Concert from Byron Davis and Studio West
• Callaway Golf Bag and a round of Golf at Gettysvue Country Club
• Custom watercolor painting from Diana Haskell Kilburn
Dear West High School PTSO,My name is Brooklyn Steed; I am a member of the
West High School Black History Month Student
Organization. On behalf of the students involved with
the BHM team, I would like to thank you for your
generous donation and support. We would like to
notify you about some of the things that have occurred.
The talent show has been rescheduled for Friday,
March 27, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, due to previous
weather conditions, but we still have the entertainment
from the original lineup. We still have ourspeakers,
our student performers, and the wonderful food that
you all helped provide.
Sincerely,
The BHM Team3
PTSO Spring Mini-Grants FundedThe PTSO is pleased to once again be able to fund its Mini-Grants Program, which provides teachers an opportunityto apply for
funding to meet a variety of needs. Second-semester awards, which were announced on February 5, included the following:
CTE Dept .................................................................. Meat for cooking class
Jeanny Sharp ............................................................ Groceries for Food Labs
Lisa Nelson ............................................................... Scripts for next year’s play
Amanda Sharp/Nancy Williams ....................... Clinical reference books for the library
Katie Hunt* .............................................................. T-shirts for Wellness Program
Ashley Corey ............................................................. Ear buds and splitters for film studies
Math/Special Ed/Vocation .................................. Tools and materials to design and build bird houses
Benjamin Eng .......................................................... Subscriptions to art magazines
Jessie Nolen White .................................................. Ingredients for special education meals
Jeremy Lumpkin*.................................................... Tuners
* Anonymous Donors
PTSO IMPORTANT DATES 2015April 11 ........ WHS Spring Soiree, Lighthouse Knoxville 6:30 pm
May 7 ............ PTSO General Meeting 8:30 am
May 4-8 ........ National Teacher Appreciation Week
May 4 ............ Teacher Bagels and Juice - Hospitality 8:00 am
May 6 ............ Teacher Catered Lunch - Hospitality 11:30 am
May 21.......... Last Day of School 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Hello PTSO Mrs. Sharp and I are so excited to have a copy of the
DSM V and the DSM V Clinical Cases on order thanks to
your Mini Grant! These books will provide our students with
real-world diagnostic criteria and cases to reference in their
psychology research. Thank you!
Here are a few numbers that show just how much our kids
love the West Library: Even during the shortest month of the
year (because of testing and the 2-week school closure), we hosted
13 classes and served nearly 1, 500 students!
• 1,181 STUDENT WALK-INS
• +286 STUDENTS IN CLASSES
• 1467 Total Students
Thanks! :)
Nancy Williams, Librarian West High School
Front Office Volunteers To volunteer, contact Sharon Toedte at
Bookstore VolunteersTo volunteer, contact Wendy Smith at
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SAT TEST DATES
Test Date Registration
Early Late*(by mail)
May 2, 2015 April 6, 2015 April 17, 2015
June 6, 2015 May 8, 2015 May 22, 2015
*Additional fees apply if you register late or make changes to your test type, center or date after registering.
TESTPREP EXPERTS announces the start of individual tutoring and classesto prepare for April 18 ACT, May SAT, and June ACT/SAT.
Contact Michael K. Smith, Ph.D., at 865-694-4108/[email protected]/www.testprepexperts.com
ACT TEST DATES
Test Date Registration Deadline Late Fee Required
April 18, 2015 March 13, 2015 March 14-27, 2015
June 13, 2015 May 8, 2015 May 9-22, 2015
NEWS FROM STUDENT SERVICES
Support PTSOWest High’s PTSO exists solely
to make West an ever better
school for your child. The PTSO
operates on money from only
three sources: membership
dues and donations, bookstore
proceeds, and the Spring
Soiree. PLEASE JOIN, BUY,
ATTEND—AND VOLUNTEER!
Your children will (should)
thank you!
ATTENDING PTSO MEETINGS IS A WONDERFUL WAY TO LEARN ABOUT WHAT IS GOING ON AT
WEST.
WEST PTSO NEWSLETTERS ARE AVAILABLE
MONTHLY ON THE WEST
WEBSITE:wesths.knoxschools.org
A scene from Guys and Dolls
WHS Students Succeed at Fruehlingsfest 2015On March 7 some of West’s German students participated in the annual German Spring Festival, Fruehlingsfest, at the beautiful campus
of Sewanee University. The festival is held at a different Tennessee college or university each year. Students from several different Tennessee
high schools compete in various activities about the German language and the culture of German-speaking countries.
Nick Jernigan placed 3rd with his vocal performance of classical song “Die Beiden Grenadiere” by Schumann. Nick, Jason Frederick, and
Jacob Friedrich also placed 2nd with their Karaoke performance of the Goethe poem “Erlkoenig.” These three gentlemen added a 1st place
win in the Level III/IV vocabulary bee to crown their achievements.
West’s students were accompanied by their German teacher, Ulla Carr, and parent Maria Jernigan. We want to thank Mrs. Jernigan for
investing her time. Everybody had a good time at Sewanee, and we hope to attend next year’s Fruehlingsfest with even more students.
New Science Olympiad Team CompetesThe newly formed West Science Olympiad team recently finished third overall at the regional competition. Freshmen Sydney Closser and
Amy van der Merwe took first place in the Write It/Do It event and second place in Scramble. The state competition is April 11 at UT. Ms.
LaPointe is the teacher advisor.
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Band Uniforms: Final PushThe Band is just $4,000 away from reaching their
$32,250 goal for purchasing new uniforms this
fall. If you can make a donation or know of any
businesses or families willing to donate to their
cause, please contact Mr. Lumpkin.
The Show Went OnAfter several cancellations because of the weather, the Theater
Department’s production of Guys and Dolls finally went on.
The show was performed to appreciative audiences once during
its regularly scheduled run in February, and then for two more
performances in March. Bravi!
East Tennessee History Day 2015In February, 13 of West’s National History Day projects, a mandatory freshman-year assignment, were selected by judges to be entered in
the 2015 East Tennessee History Day competition, held at UT in March. West made a superb showing. Several first-, second-, and third-
place medals were awarded. Those who placed first or second will compete at the state level in Nashville on April 11. Ms. Hastings serves as
Teacher Advisor.
First-Place Winners
Delaney Reilly for Senior Individual Exhibit (The WHO: Leading the World to Better Health)
Ellery Jernigan, Isabel Mezzacappa, and Emma Stovall for Senior Group Website (Martha Graham: Leader and Legacy of Modern Dance)
Megan Tipton, Trinity O’Neill, and Clare Carter for Senior Group Performance (The Accusers: The Salem Witch Trials)
Second-Place Winners
Zoe Brookshire-Risely for Senior Individual Documentary (I Have a Song: Pete Seeger in the Civil Rights Movement)
Chris Curnell for Senior Individual Exhibit (The Wright Brothers)
Third-Place Winners
Blair Johnson for Senior Individual Website (Albert Einstein)
Sarah Duncan and Amy van der Merwe for Senior Group Website (Nellie Bly: A Pioneer for
Female Journalists)
Jordan Stevens and Sara Ogle for Senior Group Documentary (The Leadership and Legacy
of NASA: Establishing a Powerful Nation and Lasting Technology)
Ben Gibbons for Senior Individual Paper (Enrico Fermi: A Leader to All)
West students Noah Mezzacappa, Rebecca Duncan, Anna Messer, Walker Smith, Lindsay
Jones, and Lyric Ray also competed at the regional level. Congratulations to all.
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Adapted from the Knoxville Daily Sun
West High School junior and Knoxville Children’s Theatre of
Knoxville Directing Intern A. J. Tierney made her directing debut
with “Alice’s Rumpus in Wonderland” at the KCT stage on February
20. The play was the premiere of a new stage adaptation of the classic
fantasy novel by Lewis Carroll. Tierney‘s yearlong internship with
the company included work as props mistress, stage manager, and
production manager. In October 2014, she co-directed “The Hound of
The Baskervilles,” choreographing the numerous wordless sequences
in the play.
West Junior Becomes Director at Kct
Youth Government NewsCongratulations to Ella Walsh and Bruce Boles for winning Outstanding
Delegate Awards at this year’s Harvard Model Congress.
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West High PTSO Page!
Volunteers at the Teacher Italian Luncheon
2015 Girls Softball ScheduleDate Opponent Home/Away TimeMarch 26 Heritage Home 5:30March 27 Pigeon Forge Home 5:30March 30 Bearden Home 5:30 March 31 William Blount Away 5:30April 6 Fulton Home 5:30 April 7 Lenoir City Home 5:30April 9 Hardin Valley Away 5:30April 13 Farragut Home 5:30April 14 Heritage Away 5:30April 15 Clinton Home 5:30April 16 Bearden Away 5:30April 18 Central Away- DH 2:00April 20 William Blount Home 5:30April 21 Maryville Away- DH 5:30April 25 Campbell Co. Home- DH 5:00April 27 Anderson Co. Away 5:30 April 29 District Tournament Begins TBA
2015 TR ACK SCH EDU LED a t e L o c a t i o n
March 28 @Hardin Valley Invitational
March 31 WEST Home Meet
April 3-4 @Science Hill HS
April 7 @Karns HS
April 10-11 @University of Tennessee
April 14 @Farragut HS
April 17 @William Blount HS
April 20-21 @Morristown West HS
April 27-28 @HVA - KIL Championships
May 9 @HVA-AAA Section 1 Championships)
May 18-22 @MTSU (State Championships)
May 19-23 TSSAA State Championships, Murfreesboro, TN
2015 West Varsity Baseball ScheduleDate Opponent Home/Away Time
March 26 Oneida Away 5:30
March 28 Clarkrange Away 2:00
March 30 Maryville Smokies Park 6:00
April 1 Lenoir City Away 6:00
April 2-4 Demarini Tournament:
April 6 William Blount Home 6:30
April 8 Hardin Valley Away 6:00
April 9-11 West Spring Classic:
April 9 Oneida Home 7:00
April 10 Marshall Co (KY) Home 7:00
April 11 TBA Home TBA
April 11 TBA Home TBA
April 13 Heritage Home 6:30
April 15 Bearden Away 6:30
April 17 Heritage Away 6:00
April 20 Farragut Away 6:30
April 22 Maryville Away 5:30
April 23-26 West Spring Scramble:
April 23 West Greene Home 8:00
April 24 Clinton Home 8:00
April 25 TBA Home TBA
April 26 TBA Home TBA
April 28 Hardin Valley Home 6:30
May 1-6 District Tournament TBA TBA
2015 VARS I T Y BOYSSO CCER SCH EDU LE
Thurs., 3/26 Webb ............................................ 4:00 PM
Fri., 3/27 Gallatin ...................................... 5:00 PM
Sat., 3/28 CPA ............................................10:00 AM
Tues., 3/31 Farragut.......................................7:00 PM
Thurs., 4/2 @ Hardin Valley ........................7:00 PM
Tues., 4/7 William Blount ........................7:00 PM
Thurs., 4/9 @ Maryville ................................7:00 PM
Tues., 4/14 Webb .............................................7:00 PM
Thurs., 4/16 @ Lenoir City .............................7:00 PM
Sat., 4/18 Cleveland.................................... 4:00 PM
Mon., 4/20 Bearden ........................................7:00 PM
Wed., 4/22 @ Heritage .................................. 6:00 PM
Sat., 4/25 @ Science Hill .................................. TBD
Tues., 4/28 Oak Ridge ...................................7:00 PM
Thurs., 4/30 Sevier County ............................7:00 PM
2015 Tennis ScheduleDate Opponent Location TimeMarch 27 Lenoir City West Hills 4:00March 31 William Blount William Blount 4:00April 1 Bearden West Hills 4:00April 7 Maryville West Hills 4:00April 10-11 Rotary Tourn (boys) Chattanooga TBAApril 16 Catholic CBRC 4:00April 21 CAK CAK 4:00April 23 Heritage West Hills 4:00April 28 Oak Ridge ORHS 4:00April 30 Farragut West Hills 4:00 May 4-5 District Tournament West Hills or Tyson
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Swim and Dive Team NewsAs the month of January came to an end, the West High AquaRebels finished their season strong.
Success was achieved by all members of the Swim and Dive team, placing 6th of 29 schools at the
Knoxville Interscholastic Swim League (KISL) meet, with numerous personal bests. Anna Banick
finished 1st overall in the 100 breast stroke.
In February, the Tennessee Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (TISCA) held the state
meet at the Allan Jones Aquatic center on UTK campus. State qualifiers were Anna and Mary
Margaret Banick, Olivia Killian, Chey Quinones, Stella Takvoryan, Maggie Wahl, Reese Catron,
Max Hanset, Nick Jernigan, Blair Johnson, Miles Kredich, Jake Tidwell, Cooper Wade, and
Nick Woo. With outstanding performances by the Banick sisters, Chey, and Stella, as well as
5th place for diver Olivia Killian, the Lady AquaRebels held their own among the rest of the
Volunteer state, placing 8th of 129 teams.
Of course, the now famous Aquapellas, under the direction of parent Kim Kredich, opened
finals of the KISL and TISCA meets with a glorious rendition of the national anthem.
Finally, the end-of-year banquet was held at The Lighthouse on February 22. The following awards were given:
• MVP Male- Miles Kredich
• MVP Female- Anna Banick
• Most Dedicated- Jessie Higdon
• Most Improved- Michael McIntyre
• Rebel Award- Nick Jernigan
• MVP Male Diver- Cooper Wade
• MVP Female Diver- Olivia Killian
The team would like to thank the Smith family for the use of their venue.
The Aquapellas are (L-R back row): Ben Kredich, Lee Brandt, Miles Kredich, Nick Jerni-gan, and Jacob Fredrich, and (L-R front row) Chey Quinones, Anna Banick, Lane Brandt, Caroline Carr, Ellery Jernigan, and Mary Margaret Banick
Anna Banick, Chey Quinones, Stella Takvoryan, and Mary Margaret Banick
Co-captains Nick Jernigan, Molly Tutor, Coach Stephen Fortney, Anna Banick, and Max Hanset
Mary Margaret Banick
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PHOTOSPTSO member Polly Burch manages a free
website where she posts her photos of WHS
Friday night varsity football games, Senior
Night, some basketball and baseball games,
Senior Celebration, Project Grad, and other
events that she can attend.
Here’s how you can access the site:log on to: www.picasaweb.google.com
enter the email address: [email protected]
enter the password: westrebels14
Senior NightIn January, West continued the honorable tradition of recognizing senior athletes. The students’ families and the West High School faculty
and coaches were also recognized for their support of these seniors.
the West high school runnin’ reBels BasKetBall team, leD By heaD coach chris Kesler
Scott Eggleston a 4-year member, escorted by Tommy and Kathryn Eggleston. Scott plans to attend Texas Christian University.
John Evans a 3-year member, escorted by Stacie Romines and Taylor Bembury. John plans to attend Roane State and play basketball.
Glenn Humphrey a 4-year member, escorted by Michelle Inman-Humphrey. Glen plans to attend college.
Kadarius Jack a 4-year member, escorted by Kenneth and Evelyn Jack. Kadarius plans to attend either Middle Tennessee State University or the University of Memphis.
Alex Kerr a 4-year member, escorted by Allan and Laura Kerr. Alex
plans to attend The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
the West high school cheerleaDers, leD By Paula FranKlin anD Kristen simerly
Kristin Stephens a 3-year member, escorted by Melissa Stephens.
Kristin plans to study psychology at East Tennessee State while
cheering on the Buccaneers.
the West high school laDy reBels BasKetBall team, leD By heaD coach savannah harrison
Lanor Heslin a 4-year member escorted by Timothy and Sarah
Woods. Lanor plans to play basketball in college and study pre-med.
Monica Hundley a 4-year member, escorted by Maurice and Marcia
Hundley. Monica plans to attend Middle Tennessee State University.
the West high school sWim team, leD By Faculty sPonsor mari BrooKs
Anna Elizabeth Banick escorted by Paul and Beth Banick. Anna
will be a scholarship swimmer at Gardner-Webb University.
Lane Brandt 4-year member, escorted by Kurt Brandt and Dawn
Huff. Lane plans to attend Rhodes College or The University of
Tennessee, Knoxville, and will study Chemistry and pre-med.
Lee Brandt 4-year member,escorted by Kurt Brandt and Dawn
Huff. Lee will study voice and plant genetics/sustainable
agriculture.
Tristan Ford a 1-year member, escorted by Mike Ford. Tristan
plans to attend The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Jacob Friedrich a 3-year member, escorted by Jim and Nancy
Friedrich. Jacob plans to attend Roanoke College in Salem,
Virginia.
Diezel Grubb a 4-year member escorted by Henry and Hannah
Grubb. Diezel plans to attend the University of Tennessee,
Knoxville, and study pharmacy.
Max Hanset a 4-year member, escorted by Philippe and Sylvie
Hanset. Max plans to attend McGill University in Canada.
Jesse Higdon a 4-year member, escorted by David and Leanne
Higdon. Jesse plans to attend The University of Tennessee,
Knoxville.
Nick Jernigan a 4-year member, escorted by Tom and Maria
Jernigan. Nick plans to study history while in college.
Olivia Killian a 3-year member, escorted by Steve and Julie Killian.
Olivia plans to attend The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Andrea Reeves a 4-year member, escorted Bill and Beverly Reeves.
Andrea plans to attend The University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
or Knoxville.
Lily Seidner a 4-year member, escorted by mother Irene Seidner
and brother Nathan Seidner. Lily plans to attend The University of
Tennessee, Knoxville.
Maggie Wahl a 3-year member, escorted by Mary and Brian Wahl.
Maggie plans to attend the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
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Class of 2015 SENIORSIMPORTANT DATES
Date Event Location Time
April 16/17 Senior Breakfast WHS Cafeteria 8:45am
April 18 Prom Downtown Hilton 8:00-11:00pm
April 24 Senior Celebration (Awards) WHS Gymnasium 8:00-11:00am
April 24 Senior Luncheon Downtown Hilton 11:30am
May 3 IB Diploma Recognition Dinner WHS 6:00-8:00pm
May 4-15 AP Exams
May 4-22 IB Exams
May 4-8 National Teacher Appreciation Week
May 7 Best of West (underclassmen awards) WHS 6:30-7:30pm
May 7 PTSO General Meeting (parents) WHS Library 8:30am
May 7 Baccalaureate practice First Baptist Church 4:00pm
May 10 Baccalaureate First Baptist Church 3:00pm
TBD Graduation Practice Thompson Boling Arena TBD
May 16 Graduation Thompson Boling Arena TBD
May 16 Graduation Lockin The Zone 11:30pm-5:00am
May 21 Last day of School 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
ALL DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE, LISTEN FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS REGARDING CHANGES
PROM NEWS
Purchase your Prom Tickets during your
lunch in the cafeteria every Thursday and
Friday until April 17th or get your ticket
from Mrs. Franklin (room 100),
Mrs. Helle (VB 3), or Ms. Seals (room 99).
Please write checks to West High School
Prom Tickets:
March 30 – April 10th
Single: $40
Couple: $70
April 13th – April 16th
Single: $45
Couple: $80
April 17
Single: $50
Couple: $90
**The absolute last day to purchase tickets
is Thursday, April 17th, 2014.
Prom is Saturday, April 18th, 2014
Crown Plaza Knoxville401 W. Summit Hill Drive
8:00 - 11:00 pm
See Prestige Ad on page 13!
SENIOR CORNER
Thursday, May 7th - mandatory practice at 4:00pm
Sunday, May 10th - service at 4:00pm (students report at 3:15pm)
Baccalaureate ServiceSunday, May 10, 2014 at 4:00pm
First Baptist Church
510 W. Main Street
Downtown Knoxville
by Christy Seals, WHS DECA Advisor
DECA is a marketing association that prepares high school students to be emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance,
hospitality, and management. Students complete case studies related to their event and take a written exam to qualify at each level of
competition. At DECA District competition on January 30, we were proud to have 54 students who won! We also had several students who
were named alternates for their competitive events as well. Below is a list of the winners at DECA District winners:
West High School
3300 Sutherland Avenue
Knoxville, Tennessee 37919
865-594-1405 P
Individual Events
Victoria Walsh Principles of Business Management & Administration
Logan Cox Principles of Finance
Nani Fishman Principles of Finance Alternate
Mary Katherine Vance Principles of Hospitality & Tourism
Christell Foote Principles of Hospitality & Tourism
Fletcher Kress Personal Financial Literacy
Peyton Lane Accounting Applications
Sam Sullivan-Moore Accounting Applications
Bailey Datz Apparel & Accessories Marketing
Ross Clark Automotive Services Marketing
Jackson Kilburn Business Finance
Fernando Blevins Business Finance
Angel Hernandez Business Services Marketing
Jourden Tyler Food Marketing
Justin Stevens Hotel Lodging Management
Taylor Coppock Human Resource Management
Raphael Laurito Human Resource Management
Ella Walsh Marketing Management
Trust G’Bendah Marketing Management
Jordan Mason Quick Serve Restaurant Management Alternate
Deizel Grubb Quick Serve Restaurant Management
Brenna Coyle Restaurant & Food Service Management
Dyana Methany Retail Merchandising
Aidan Searle Sports & Entertainment Marketing
Aubrey Davis Hospitality & Tourism Professional Selling
Bennett Neece Hospitality & Tourism Professional Selling
Griffin Hamstead Professional Selling
Haley Dykes Professional Selling
Jesse Hidgon Financial Consulting Event
Madison Burkett Financial Consulting Event
Team Events
Tommy Pridemore & Ryan Perry Business Law & Ethics
Isaiah Green & Thomas Bilbrey Buying & Merchandising
Nathan Cottrell & Noah Hoxie Financial Analysis
Dezmond Thompson & KJ Jack Sports & Entertainment Marketing
Team Written Events
Sports & Entertainment Promotion Plan for Smokies Baseball by Jackson Kramer, Cooper Turner, & Molly Stooksbury
Entrepreneurship Innovation Plan for QuickGrip Product by Lofton Kennedy, Tim Majka, & Nick Tate
Advertising Campaign for River Sports by Sam Almatari, Joe Eapen, & Matthew Maynard
Sports & Entertainment Marketing Operations Research Event for the Knoxville Ice Bears by Autumn Brockelman, Abby
Hamilton, & Allie Howard
Creative Marketing Project for Preserve by Olivia Bradley, Bailey Shymlock, & Madison Thomas
Fashion Merchandising Promotion Plan for Fiore Bontique by Alayne Hoffman & Mary Katherine Redd
Our chapter has worked really hard to get to this point, and we would love to keep competing and
showing off what we have learned in our marketing courses. In order to attend the DECA State
Conference in March 2015 and the International Career & Development Conference (ICDC) in
Orlando, Florida, in April 2015, we must pay registration fees, hotel costs, and travel fees, which total
about $300 per person for DECA State and $1000 per person for ICDC. We are currently conducting
various fundraisers in order to raise this money, but we are also asking for sponsorships from some
of our local businesses within Knox County. Our chapter is made up of students from all over Knox
County, and our DECA chapter would like to represent them well at the DECA International Career
& Development Conference. Our chapter would greatly appreciate any donations that you or your
business could make to help us to be able to continue competing. Thank you for your consideration!12
SENIOR CORNERSupport WEST HIGHThe easy way!
FOOD CITYWhen you purchase your groceries at Food City, tell them you are a West High School student, parent or staff member. They will enter the school code 40820, then a percentage of your purchase will go to West!
KROGEREvery August, you must re-register your Kroger loyalty card in order to get a percentage of purchases given back to the school. Go to krogercommunityrewards.com to register for the West High School program. Our school ID#107214. Even if you have registered your loyalty card before, between August 1-31 new and returning customers must re-register their card.
PUBLIXPick up your key tag for Publix in the West High School office. Your purchases will benefit the school.
TARGETRegister your Target Visa or Target Debit with their TAKE CHARGE OF EDUCATION program and designate “West High School”. Go to www.target.com/tcoe to register your card and designate West High School. Every time you shop at Target, a percentage will be given back to the school.
AMAZON SMILEAre you an Amazon shopper? You can help raise money for West every time you shop through their Amazon Smile program. All you have to do is go directly to this link (you can even make it one of your “favorites”) and do all of your shopping here: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/26-2554344DEAD END BBQLocated nearby on Sutherland Avenue, Dead End BBQ supports West High School by donating $1.00 to West High School every time a “Rebel Yell” Burger is ordered. Stop by often to eat a “Rebel Yell” Burger!
CROWN CLEANERSAre you a Crown Cleaners customer or in need of a dry cleaner? Crown Cleaners has 2 locations and also has free pickup and delivery. Just let them know you are a West High School supporter and a portion of your
sales will benefit West High School PTSO.
OFFICE DEPOTAny time you buy supplies at Office Depot mention West High School or our school ID #70093016. They will donate 5% of your total purchase back to West High School. Use it for “Back-to-School” supplies and all year long!
It is so EASY to give money to West High School through your regular shopping. Just take a few minutes to link your loyalty cards at Target,
Kroger & Food City. Do you shop on Amazon? – Go to the Amazon Smiles site instead. Shopping for Back- to-School Supplies, mention our
school ID at Office Depot and you are helping the school! Just follow these simple instructions below!
The teachers enjoy an Italian luncheon provided by the Hospitality committee.
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