French Club updates! What's new this year in French club?

This year the French club will be starting a little than expect. Madame Marks quotes "we don't have really a plan yet, but we will still be going on a French club trip this year." They are still looking for French club officers, so if you are interested see Madame Marks for detail

s. If you are French student looking for some more practice and time to be with other French speaking colleagues, then step into Madame Marks room to sign up. 

Auditions for the Midsummer/Jersey play. Auditions will take place Monday and Tuesday, September 12 and 13. They will be after school 2:45 - 3:45 in the auditorium.

Student drivers: pay attention to your surroundings!

Student drivers deer season is approaching and the deer are on the run! Roughly 1.23 million deer related accidents happen in US yearly. Make sure you are paying attention to your surroundings and watching for deer. Not only deer are on the run but all animals. Don't be texting and driving and keep your eyes on the road. If a deer runs out in front of you don't slam on your brakes or swerve you are risking to cause more damage! 

Golden Tickets are Back.

Golden Tickets are Back

Golden tickets are here once again. They're rewarded to students with under 5 tardies and 5 absences and can be used to skip a day in the second semester without consequences. They must be signed by all 7 of your teachers and Mr. Taylor must approve it. Only 50 students are allowed to take off school in one day. If you are eligible for a golden ticket go visit Mr. Taylor or Mrs. Price.

—JCH

Beginning this week, any teacher can nominate a student to be a Pretty Swell Panther. 

This program is great way to recognize a student for being a good person around the school, helping others, anything to make the school a better place. Winners are put into the running for a $100 gift card in the spring. A

Any student who is a Pretty Swell Panther also earns a $5 gift card to subway

–Nicklas Dryer

Early Release Wednesdays to Begin Sept. 7

Beginning Sept. 7 the Wednesday schedule will begin being an hour shorter than every other day.
Students should be prepared for shortened classes. Lunches will be assigned based on students' 5th hour teachers.

Chess Club Planning Strategy for New School Year

Chess Club kicks off Sept. 8 with meetings in Mr. Kim's room. All are welcome. Be sure to join Mr. Kim in his pursuit to "not only make better players, but better people."

-DR

Boys Tennis Team Sweeps Eaton Rapids, Remains Undefeated at 4-0

The Boys Tennis team played Eaton Rapids last Tuesday night. Led by Coach Doug Blume, the team dominated the court with a team score of 8-0, increasing their undefeated record this season to 4-0. Notable matches were played by No.1 doubles team Nate Buchholz and Tyler Blume, who won 6-0, 6-0, and No.2 doubles team Charlie Davenport and Noah Archer won at 6-0, 6-0 as well. As a whole, the team gave up a total of only 15 games. A shortened JV team played Eaton Rapids as well, winning with a score of 5-0.

-Madelyn Polich

Soccer Update

Sturgis High School traveled to the Panther Bowl just last Wednesday to battle our boys JV and Varsity soccer teams. JV took on the Trojan’s and walked away with a 2­-1 win. The Varsity team played with plenty of heart and soul but unfortunately did not leave with a win, but a 1­1 tie. Watch our boys play Williamston tonight, Tuesday, August 30th at the Panther bowl! Also the Charlotte game is being scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 31st at the Panther bowl. JV starts @ 5:00 pm and Varsity @ 6:45 pm. 
-GB 

Get Ready for School Picture Day

Wednesday, Sept. 7 is picture day. These pictures will be on your ID cards and in the yearbook, so make sure to look your best. If you're a senior, these pictures will go in your transcript.

-SRW

No school Friday, Sept 2 or Monday, Sept. 5

Labor Day is this weekend so prepare to sleep in two extra days because school will be closed. Don't bother coming in.

Key Clubs first meeting is September 1st! Contact Mrs. Mayotte for more information!

Key clubs first meeting is Sept 1 at 2:45 in Mrs. Mayotte's room. Key Cub is the Western High School community service club. Key clubs first charity even will be working the powder puff football game here at western during homecoming. If anybody has can questions, contact the president of key club, Erin O'Neil or the Vice President Caitlin O'Reilly.

First Quiz Bowl meeting Sept. 6. Contact Mr. Anderson for any further information!

Quiz Bowls first meeting is September 6th in Mr. Anderson's room (112)
from 2:40-3:25. Anyone who is already a member, or wants to find out
more about quiz bowl, should come to the meeting. If you are unable to
attend the meeting, you can go to Mr. Anderson's room anytime for
further questions, or information about quiz bowl. All are welcome to
join quiz bowl, no experience necessary!

Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Come Out Swinging at Marshall Invite

On the girl’s side, the team narrowly came in third place with a score of 56 points, only separated from the first place team by two points.
The top five finishers were freshman Quinn Natschke (2nd, 20:53), freshman Olivia Hubbard (10th, 22:02), senior Noel Nagy (13th, 22:26), sophomore Rachel Vogt (16th, 22:53), and sophomore Molly Chinavare (17th, 23:11). This was the best the women’s team has performed in several years.

The boys team finished first overall with a score of 26 points, beating the second place finisher by a wide margin of 22 points. The top five finishers were sophomore Gezahegn Starr (1st, 16:59), senior Tyler Robertson (3rd, 17:29), senior Lake Buseth (4th, 17:33), senior Tristan Keller (8th, 18:01), and sophomore Collin Patrick (10th, 18:17). Gezahegn Starr finished in first place overall, twenty seconds ahead of the second place finisher, which earned him a trophy.

The next meet for the teams will be the Lakeview Invitational at Riverside Elementary School on Sept 10.

Wednesday Lunch Time Changes

Every Wednesday starting Sept. 9 lunch times will be changing depending on students' 5th hour teachers. More information regarding what teachers are changing lunches will be released soon.