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Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Daytona Beach, Florida
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"A Ghostly Reminder"
News-Journal photos by Peter Bauer
| With the high school prom season at its peak now, Deltona drama students performed a series of skits last week to remind students to be careful driving on prom night.
Their annual “Ghost Out”skits are performed for the student body, portraying how family members and friends would react to their deaths. Also, local law enforcement agencies, the Deltona Fire Department and school administrators took part in the presentation.
The drama performs a last-minute rehearsal of a scene backstage prior to “Ghost Out.” |
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Chris Seremeta, a senior at Deltona High School, portrays a deceased victim of a car accident during the annual ‘‘Ghost Out’’ performance. |
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TEEN SIDE |
AUDITIONS |
| Atlantic cheerleading tryouts begin at 3 p.m. Monday in the gym. Tryouts for Nautica dance troupe will also be at 3 p.m. Monday in room 8-009. |
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FASHION |
| Flagler Palm Coast students start the summer season in fashion. Boys and girls have been spotted sporting plaid shorts and simple polo shirts. Students complete the look with brown leather sandals. This look is perfect for school, a night out, or just strolling down the board walk. |
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AWARDS |
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The American Legion Post 270 presented awards to Spruce Creek High School Reserve Officer Training Corps students Cadet Maj. William Welsh, who earned the Military Excellence Award and Cadet Capt. Chrisee Clark, who was awarded the Scholastic Excellence Award.
At the state convention of the math honorary, Mu Alpha Theta, Jason Damiani of Flagler Palm Coast High School, won sixth place in the computer team competition and 22nd place in calculus topic tests last weekend. Andy Phillips placed 20th in limits and derivatives in calculus topic tests.
In addition, FPCHS thespians came home with three superior rankings in various categories from state drama competition. The students are Jill Vanderoe, Jamie Lowe, Justin Register, Aria Alamalhodaei, Eric Rich and Marshaun Hymon. |
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UPCOMING PROMS |
Pine Ridge, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., May 4, Buena Vista Palace, Walt Disney World Resort.
DeLand, 8 p.m.-midnight, May 5, Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort.
Mainland, 9 p.m. May 11, Ocean Center.
Atlantic, 8 p.m.-midnight, May 12, Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort.
Seabreeze, 8:30 p.m., May 12, Daytona Beach Shores Resort & Spa.
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Your Guide to High School Sports in Volusia and Flagler counties |  |
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SCHOOL SITES |
Atlantic High
DeLand High
Deltona High
Father Lopez High
Flagler-Palm Coast
Mainland High
Matanzas High
New Smyrna Beach High
Pine Ridge High
Seabreeze High
Spruce Creek High
T. Dewitt Taylor High |
PINE RIDGE
Ready, set . . . hike!
KRISTA TONNESEN
Panther fans, the annual Powder Puff football game is Friday during fourth period. Come out and cheer on your class as the senior girls take on the junior girls in flag football.
Good luck to all candidates in the Student Government Association election being held today for the next school year.
Seniors, Baccalaureate services are at 7 p.m. May 8 at Deltona Lakes Baptist Church. Jason Anthony, the inspirational chalk artist, is the guest speaker.
Order forms for the live yearbook and senior video may be picked up in the activities office or in the band room. The live yearbook and the senior video are $20 each but may be purchased together for $30.
If you have completed community service hours and are planning to attend college in the fall, then you are eligible for the Rotary Club of DeBary/Deltona Scholarship. Applications are available in Laura Marracino’s office. The deadline to apply is Tuesday.
DELAND
Bulldogs reveal talent
KATHERINE O’CONNOR
Who is DeLand High’s most talented superhero? Come find out at the chorus talent show at 7 tonight in the auditorium. Tickets are $3 with a student I.D. See which of the 12 competitors will win!
Tickets for the May 5 prom are still available. Ticket purchasing is now open to juniors and seniors for $40 each. You must have a student I.D. and all obligations must be paid before buying a ticket. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Seniors may pick up their graduation announcements and panoramic pictures in the activities office during lunch.
Student government elections will be held Thursday. Juniors and sophomores will vote in the old gym and freshmen will vote in the cafeteria during lunch. Take your student I.D. to vote.
Dancers interested in joining the Avant Garde team must turn in their application packets today. Auditions will be held in the dance room May 2 through 4.
Key Club officer inductions will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the cafeteria.
NEW SMYRNA BEACH
Get your prom tix now!
EMILY HARRELL
Prom tickets are on sale all week. All obligations must be paid in order to buy a ticket, including senior dues. Ticket prices range from $25 to $45, depending on grade level. The prom is 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday at the Daytona International Speedway 500 Club.
Are you ready for Manga Madness? Tickets for the annual event go on sale today in front of the media center for $2. The celebration is May 10 during seventh period. There will be Japanese food, Manga books for sale, costume contests, Dance Dance Revolution and much more!
Underclassmen will be dismissed from school at 11:30 a.m. May 3 and 4 due to senior speeches. Seniors, make sure you know which day you are giving your speech. Report to the cafeteria at 12:15 p.m.
Cap and gown distribution is Tuesday during lunch in the auditorium. Seniors must have paid their senior dues in order to receive a cap and gown.
The engineering and design smaller learning community is hosting a study session May 2 for seniors. Come to the cafeteria from 3 to 7 p.m. to study for exams and make up work. Teachers will be available to help.
TAYLOR
Enjoy the Relay for Life
JENNIFER McCULLOUGH
Taylor’s National Honor Society is hosting Relay for Life from 6 to 9 p.m. May 4 on the football field. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. There will be a walk-a-thon, games, food and music. Admission is $2 and game tickets are 25 cents. Walk-a-thon participants may pick up pledge forms in the main office or Gini Eckert’s room.
This year’s One Book, One Community selection is “The Breadwinner,” by Deborah Ellis. This book is to be read by all students who will be in grades 6 through 12 next year. Copies of the book are available in the media center for $3.
Grad Nite for seniors is Friday at Walt Disney World. Seniors are to report to the media center at 5 p.m.
Senior awards night is at 6:30 p.m. May 2 in the auditorium.
The Pierson clinic will be conducting sports physicals from 8 to 11 a.m. May 12.
SEABREEZE
Ready for some football?
MATT LUPOLI
Sandcrabs are stirring over Friday’s looming Powder Puff football game. Senior girls will challenge their junior counterparts during fourth period. Tickets are $3 in Linda Guidotti’s room 2-208.
The annual Battle of the Bands will take to the Seabreeze stage at 7 p.m. May 10.
Almost all of the Seabreeze participants in this year’s state drama festival earned a superior rating last weekend.
Seniors looking for a job or career path should stop by the career connection bus Friday on campus. They may find a wealth of information regarding local jobs and opportunities. Sign up in the guidance office.
Students, registration is now available for the APEX Lab, formerly called the Compass Lab. Classes start June 4 and space is limited.
The prom is three weeks away. Tickets may be purchased in front of the main office during lunch for $35 or $65 for couples.
FATHER LOPEZ
Vroom! Prom is almost here
CAITLYN CONNORS
The food is ordered and the decorations are in as students prepare for the prom Saturday night. Tickets are now $40 for singles and $75 for couples. Students must arrive at Daytona USA by 9:15 p.m. and be dressed to impress!
On Thursday, the Dancing Green Waves are holding tryouts for girls interested in joining the six-time national champion team. Also, keep an eye out for the team on ESPN2 as their 2006 national championship performance will be airing soon.
There will be an Ambassador club meeting Thursday at lunch in the library and food will be provided.
The spring pep rally has been moved to Thursday and there will be a spirit day dress to accompany the fun and games.
Members of the track and field team are going to state competition Friday.
DELTONA
Guess who’s cool this week?
CHARLOTTE YILK
Deltona High School has been chosen a Cool School of the Week. Our school was nominated by Fox 35 News, along with Bayside and Edgewater high schools. Fox 35 News will be on campus today.
The prom was held Saturday at the Volusia County Fairgrounds and the Wolves danced the night away to a magical “Midnight in Paris.” Four intricate backdrops illuminated the dance floor, while lighted, glittering Eiffel Towers greeted students at their tables. Anthony Esposito and Jordan Smith were crowned king and queen.
Today is the last early release day of the school year. Friday is Grad Nite for seniors at Walt Disney World from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Students must be at the school by 7 p.m. Entertainment will include Cartel and the Fray.
Inductions for the National Honor Society are 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the auditorium. Approximately 25 new members were invited to join this year.
Progress reports will be issued Monday.
MAINLAND
Congratulations, thespians!
BONNIE SMITH
Mainland thespians won top honors last week at the state thespian competition in Tampa. Bringing home a superior rating for their performance of the small group musical number, “There’s Only One Way To End Your Prayers,” from the musical “Nunsence 2” were Ashley Townsend, Elise Williams, Sarah Darden and Melissa and Emily Barrett. Darden and Townsend received excellent ratings for solo musical numbers and Bonnie Smith received an excellent for a performance of two monologues. Other outstanding representatives were Joshua Turner and Renee Dayton.
The Relay for Life fundraiser hosted by the American Cancer Society is Friday night from sunset to sunrise at Reed Canal Park. Various Mainland clubs such as the Student Government Association and the wrestling team will be participating.
Interested in making a difference at school? The Student Government Association is the perfect way. Pick up an application from the SGA room and turn it in by Monday.
ATLANTIC
Seniors finally having fun
KIAH McBRIDE
This is a big week for Atlantic Shark seniors. The senior honors banquet is 6:30 tonight at the Plaza Resort and Spa. Seniors also have a mandatory meeting 9:30 a.m. Friday in the theater. Later that night seniors will meet at 7:30 in the theater for Grad Nite.
Prom tickets go on sale Tuesday. Tickets are $35 in advance and $50 at the door. Monday is the last day for nonschool date prom approvals. See LaTanya Elmore for further information.
The chorus spring concert is at 7 p.m. Thursday. Admission is free.
Driver’s education will be offered during the summer. Stop by the guidance office to register.
FLAGLER PALM COAST
Let’s dance tonight
GRACE ELLIOTT
Flagler Palm Coast seniors continue on their journey to graduation this week with even more special senior events.
Today, Herff Jones will deliver senior caps and gowns. Seniors may pick them up in Pride Park. Students who have not yet purchased a cap and gown set can buy them today for $30.
A FPCHS dance show will be held at 7 tonight in the Flagler Auditorium. Tickets are available at the box office.
Seniors attending Grad Nite Friday at Walt Disney World must arrive at the school front parking lot by 7:45 p.m. All students must comply fully with the dress code for the theme park. Buses will return to the school by 7 a.m. Saturday.
FPCHS will host the state band festival Monday at Flagler Auditorium. The festival will end May 5.
Yearbooks are on sale for $100 in the dining hall during lunches.
SPRUCE CREEK
Prom quickly approaches
ETHAN WILSON
The next few weeks at Spruce Creek will be some of the busiest of the year, all with an expectant air of finality to wrap things up. Saturday is the prom at the Ocean Center. Tickets are still on sale in C-14 for $30. The evening will last from 8 p.m. to midnight. Appropriate semiformal to formal attire is expected for this fantastic night so make sure to dress appropriately.
Seniors should also take note that they may go into the main office to pick up their caps and gowns for the graduation ceremony.
Speaking of graduation, tickets are still available in the activities office. While these tickets are free, if you need more than 10, make sure to have a written list of all friends, relatives, and family members you expect to attend.
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