May 9th, 2022

Good morning Talawanda, today is Monday, May 9th, 2022.

Lists are now posted outside of the guidance office for students who have been invited to our 2022 Departmental Awards Program.   This will be held Friday, May 13th. Seniors will be recognized during 2nd period and underclassmen will be recognized 6th period.

Drama club will be selling tickets for their shows at lunch until next wednesday. They will be 8$ and also sold at the door, shows are the 12th, 13th, and 15th.

The Jazz and Steel Bands will be performing this evening on the stage behind the Oxford Community Arts Center. Bring a folding chair and check it out at 7:00 pm tonight.

For todays video, Mr. Mills spits white hot fire at the student body

SENIORS: Want to celebrate your last Friday at Talawanda in a creative and fun way? For just $1, you can participate in Talawanda’s inaugural, senior only event: “Anything But a Backpack Day!” Seniors can stop by room 316 (Mrs. Sammons’s room) anytime between now and Friday to purchase your pass to participate. ON Friday, May 13, you are invited to get creative with transporting your materials- bring a shopping bag, pet carrier, etc. All money raised will go to fund the 2022 homecoming dance. Help leave your legacy here at Talawanda and have a blast while showcasing the senior class!

Talawanda Mock Trial represented Ohio at the National High School Mock Trial Championship this weekend.  Congratulations to Team Captain and senior, Julia Peter, juniors Shr-Shiang Moore and Alex Stenger, and sophomores Muhammed Khan, Catherine Moul, Will Salzarulo, and Eliza Sullivan for their outstanding performances.

Seniors – Lists have been posted outside the guidance office of the seniors who are graduating with honors and also those who have met the state of Ohio requirements for the Ohio Diploma with Honors.  Please check these lists if you feel you have met the requirements.  If you have any questions see your counselor right away.

Now for whats the T followed by Luke WP with sports.

All games this weekend were cancelled, we do have some news on the tournament front though, as many district draws were this weekend, the baseball team is the #13 seed in the Southwest district and will play in the first round in a 5 pm start against #21 Anderson next Tuesday, that game will be at home, additionally the lacrosse team drew Wilmington in the first round that game will be a noon start this Saturday at Wilmington.

Home games: the softball team will host Princeton in first round playoff action tonight, the game will begin at 5, information for ticketing for that event can be found on our athletics website, you must purchase a ticket online and passes will not be accepted as it is a tournament game, make sure to buy your ticket today and support the softball team as they continue a historic season.

That’s our broadcast on this day, I’m Luke West Poley thanks for watching, we leave you today with a teaser of a very special event going on tomorrow, Mr. Mills will take on defending champion Parker Geshan to headline our second and final chocolate milk mile of the year, enjoy.