HHS students learn from visit to Dauphin Island

In October, Haywood High School students with an interest in science had an opportunity to go on the Dauphin Island trip. These students spent a week in Dauphin Island, Alabama, a barrier reef, learning biology lessons, ranging from squid dissection to oceanography.

The first activity was a visit to an alligator farm where students saw alligators from 5 inches to 15 feet long. Students participated in many labs and visited many historical sights. They collected plankton and studied it under a microscope in a plankton lab.

Captain Rodney and the AE Veril, a fishing boat took students for a ride where they saw the many diverse species that are found in the ocean. Most students began every day watching the sunrise from the pier, and the group concluded the last night by watching the sunset. It was a great trip that provided hands-on learning and fun, the students said.
 

HHS Beta Club inducts new members

The Haywood High School Beta Club inducted 22 new members at a ceremony in the school library on October 29. Sponsors for the organization are HHS teachers George Norvell, Glynn Bridgewater and Gail Chapman.

Senior members of the HHS Beta Club are Monica Austin, Nick Bostic, Jordan Burroughs (secretary), Jarvis Bynum, Fabiola Calderon (treasurer), La’Keithia Caldwell, Bianca Cole, Blace Correa, Becca Davis, Demarcus Douglas, Destinee Douglas, Alex Galbraith (vice-president), Quincey Halliburton, Raven Hurdle, Colton Keen, Kiara Kirkman, Seth Mothershead, Audrey Pattat (president), Andrew Pearson, Lauren Perry, Alex Primrose, Patricia Rains, Sabrina Saveh, Anna Scott, Eric Sellari, Kimberly Turner, Jonathon Watson and Sarah Webb.

Newly inducted members of the HHS Beta Club are Holland Aguayo, Anna Baumheckel, Jessica Boyd, Amber Covington, Logan Eubanks, Brian Evans, Britteny Floyd, Courtney Forsythe, Christina German, Tevyn Greene, Chris Harston, Martha Jane Jameson, Katie Johnson, Alesha King, Nathan Peace, Travis Richardson, Breanne Sills, Carey Thompson, Kierra Woods, Lindsey Yoder and Nicolas Zamudio.
 

HHS Culinary Class members attend HE Career Day

Members of Pam Diebold’s culinary classes in the HHS Career and Technical Division recently participated in the Haywood Elementary Career Day. They talked to the children about different careers in the culinary arts fields.

Haywood High School to hold Scholastic Book Fair
By Julie Dahlhauser, HHS Librarian

The public is invited to Haywood High School’s Scholastic Book Fair, which will be held in the library the week of Nov. 16-20, from 7:45 to 3:30 each day. The Book Fair will feature a wide variety of books specifically selected to appeal to middle and high school interests, including Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series and the Bluford High books. In addition, the fair will have adult bestsellers as well as multicultural titles, gift and holiday items.

All proceeds will benefit the Haywood High School Library. Visitors are welcome any time during the day. Please stop by the main office and check in.

As students grow older, it is so important to keep books in their lives. Students who remain readers now are more likely to be lifelong learners. Readers develop larger vocabularies, a greater knowledge of the world, and higher academic achievement. In fact, studies indicate that being a reader is more predictive of success than intelligence, economic background, or gender.

The HHS Library Club has been involved in the planning and running of the Book Fair and has put much time and energy into creating a special event. We hope you will reward their efforts by making their first ever Book Fair a big success.

Contact: Julie Dahlhauser, HHS Librarian, 731-772-1845 - dahlhauserj@k12tn.net

Raven Hurdle crowned HHS Homecoming Queen

After a delay in homecoming ceremonies two weeks ago, the class representatives and royalty finally made their appearance at the Haywood High School vs. Martin Westview football game Friday night, October 23. Raven Hurdle was crowned HHS Homecoming Queen, Lauren Perry was presented as first maid and Destinee Douglas, second maid. Other members of the royalty were Bianca Cole, Lauren Thomas and Kimberly Turner.

Also participating in the ceremonies were class representatives. Freshman representatives were Ciera Woods and Sarah Lewis. Representing the sophomore class were Chelsey Owens and Trinity Jackson. Junior representatives were Sharnyce Taylor and Lindsey Yoder, and representing the seniors were Kendra Jones and Kirstie Shutes.

Seniors also honored on Friday night

Fifteen HHS senior football players, five cheerleaders and 14 band members were also honored on Senior Night at the football game Friday night.

Senior members of the band include: Naomi Adams, Crystal Cole, Kaswayla Gayden, Tiara Holloway, Sharmaine Murrell, Howard Lewis, Miracle Lewis, Mickey Nixon, Dominique Pinkney, Karesha Ragland, Quenta Reed, Kaleshia Rice, Myquesha Taylor, and Jonathan Watson.

Senior football cheerleaders are Violet Chavez, Bianca Cole, Lauren Perry, Tessa Stephens, and Kimberly Turner.

Senior football players are Jarvis Bynum, Demarcus Douglas, Tamarius Evans, Alex Galbraith, Brandon Johnson, Bronston Jones, Jaques Gleason, Martrell Liggons, Phillip Love, Michael Montgomery, Norvell Pickens, Cole Stevens, Tevin Sweet, Mitchell Turner, Jr., and Harold Watson.
 

HHS Marching Band wins 1st in Lane Homecoming parade

The Haywood Tomcat Marching Band participated in the Lane College Homecoming Parade for its 7th straight year on Saturday, October 17. This parade is held annually as a tradition by the HBCU, Lane College, in which bands from Memphis, Nashville, and Jackson compete in the parade.

Under the direction of Dumanic Wade, the Haywood High School Marching Band has brought home 2-3rd place, 1- 2nd place, and 4-1st place trophies.

 

Tomcats hold annual drill competition

Haywood County students celebrate their second-place win.

The Haywood High School JROTC unit was the host to various Mid-South ROTC programs during the 15th Annual Tomcat Drill Meet at the John B. Hooper Memorial Stadium on Thursday, October 8. Haywood County took home second place in the Unarmed Regulation Drill contest.

Competing were units from Liberty High School in Jackson, New Albany from Mississippi, Ripley, Northside Green County and Lexington. In the overall competition Northside took first place; Lexington, second; and Liberty, third place. Members of the National Guard helped with the judging of the competition.
 

Haywood golf closes season
Contributed by Xavier Cole

The Haywood High golf team closed its season on October 14 when Colton Keen completed the two-day, 36-hole state tournament. On October 13, Keen shot 47-49 for a total of 96; on October 14 he shot 94; combined with his 96, Colton shot a 190.

Coach Kavin Carr said, “He (Colton) had a good practice round shooting a 79, but the weather had an effect on him the other days. This was a good experience for Colton.” This was Coach Carr’s third trip to the state tournament in four years.
 

HHS FFA sell roasted corn at Fall Fest

Members of the Haywood High School Future Farmers of America organization had a booth at the Hatchie Fall Fest this year selling delicious roasted corn. Money raised during the event is used for field trips and other club activities.
 

Volleyball closes in district tournament
Contributed by Xavier Cole

The Haywood High volleyball team closed its season on Monday, October 19 in the district tournament held in Dyersburg. Leading up to the tournament the Lady Cats gained momentum with victories over Gibson County, Ripley, and Jackson Central-Merry (JCM).

Haywood defeated Gibson County six matches to none in double-header action October 1. Haywood won the first match by a score of 25-6, match two: 25-14, and match three: 25-16. This gave Haywood the game one victory 3-0. Chelsey Owens led aces with 9, Kendra Jones led kills with 5, and Tiffany King led digs with 1.

In game two, Haywood was victorious again three matches to none (25-13, 25-13, 25-8). Shanavian Woodland led aces with 9 and Kendra Jones led kills with 5.

Haywood split games with Ripley last Monday. Haywood won two of three matches in game one, and came back to win game two 3-2. Haywood won two matches in game one (25-23 and 25-22). In game two, Haywood was victorious in three of the five matches (25-18, 25-19, and 16-14).

When Haywood hosted JCM, it was volleyball senior night. Haywood was victorious in two matches in both games. Haywood won game one with the match scores: 25-11 and 25-12. In game two, the Lady Cats won 25-14 and 25-16. These victories gave the team momentum and a 7-5 district record heading into the tournament.

Haywood faced off against Ripley in the district tournament. The Lady Cats were unfortunately swept in three straight matches (25-23, 25-17, and 25-14). This concluded the season for the Lady Tomcat volleyball team.

Coaches Danniel Brand and Dave Rogers issued the following statement after the conclusion of the season: “The 2009 volleyball season was a great experience. The girls learned a lot and we as coaches learned a lot also. We knew we couldn’t change them, but at least we could encourage them to believe in each other and us. Great season ladies. We wish our seniors, Jamie Shutes, Kendra Jones, Shanavian Woodland, Tiffany King, Bianca Cole and Lauren Reed, the best in the near future and job well done. We are so proud of you and you should be proud of yourselves. Good luck and be blessed,” they said.

WHHS news filming at Hatchie Fall Fest '09

Kierra Bond, representing the Haywood High School WHHS News team, was filming the Show Choir and other school-related groups at the Hatchie Fall Fest on Saturday, October 17. The WHHS News teams film, produce and air a weekly news show at the school, featuring school and community news, several features stories and sports.

Spirits high during HHS Homecoming week

Although it did actually rain on the Haywood High School Homecoming parade, it didn’t dampen the spirits of the students who continued to celebrate “inside” all week. The theme this year, “Haywood Goes Hollywood” had students dressing up one day as their favorite celebrity. On other days they wore their favorite team shirts, purple and white, and their class colors. Each class decorated a hall, and all of these activities were part of the week’s competitions to see which class would win the week overall. Also in the contest were the floats. Each class chose a movie theme, and the seniors’ “Final Destination” rollercoaster earned them first place.

Then on Friday, when the parade was cancelled, students gathered in the gymnasium for other contests and a pep rally. Overall, the seniors won the competitions, but each class was well represented. The finale, of course, was the Tomcats’ win over the Covington Chargers on Friday night. The Homecoming Royalty will be presented at the game on Friday, October 23, which is also Senior Night. The floats will also be on display that night at L. Z. Hurley Memorial Field.

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HHS honors first 30+ members

Haywood High School has a new club this year – the 30+ Club, created to honor students who make 30+ on the ACT test. The charter members are Anna Baumheckel and Andrew Pearson.

Anna is a junior and the daughter of Andy and Ragan Baumheckel. She has a 4.0 grade point average and is in the Distinguished Scholars program at HHS. She scored a 32 on the ACT test. She is the treasurer for the Junior class and is a member of the Tomcat Voice group. She is also a member of the Biology, Spanish and Mu Alpha Theta clubs, Teen Advisors and the HHS Show Choir. She has been a cast member in the HHS Drama Department’s presentations of “Annie Get Your Gun” and “Bye Bye Birdie.” Anna is a member of Brownsville Baptist Church and enjoys playing piano and reading. Her plans are to attend Vanderbilt University and major in chemical engineering.

Andrew is a senior and the son of John and Denise Pearson. He is a member of the Distinguished Scholars Program at HHS and is a first honor roll student. He scored 30 on the ACT test. He is also a member the Academic Decathlon Team, Teen Advisors, the Bible Club and volunteers at the Carl Perkins Center. He is a member of First Presbyterian Church and enjoys playing guitar, studying the Bible and listening to music. Andrew plans to attend a Christian college and then seminary.
 

HHS Homecoming week a little “tacky”

October 5-9 – Homcoming Week – was full of fun and surprises. Who knew students could be so-o-o tacky on “Tacky Day?” The homecoming theme, “Haywood Goes Hollywood” gave students the opportunity to create floats with movie themes, and enjoy other dress-up days, including Team Shirt and Jeans Day, Red Carpet Day, Class Color Day and Spirit Day.