Friday, January 26th, 2024

1.26.24 | FRIDAY

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LUCIA:  Recording live from the THS News Room in Oxford, Ohio, this is THS daily news.
DOM: Today is FRIDAY, January 26th. I’m DOM
LUCIA: and I’m LUCIA. Here’s what’s happening around THS:
DOM: Mr. Barter wants everyone to know that the last day to apply for Butler Tech is Wednesday, January 31st
LUCIA: Scan the QR codes in the corners of the screen if you want to review the application
DOM: In other news, the diversity club is selling forever flowers with Valentine cards that students can purchase to be sent to others and delivered on February 14th
LUCIA: That’s right, Dom, the sale starts on Monday during lunch and goes until February 6th. 100% of the proceeds will go to the Drama Club for their upcoming production.
DOM: It’s scholarship season, and scholarship booklets are available in the guidance office. The deadline for Oxford Community Foundation scholarships is February 22nd, and the deadline for other local scholarships is February 23rd.
LUCIA: We are about midway through 3rd Quarter, and Conferences are coming up soon. Conferences will be held on Thursday, February 8th, from 3:30 to 7:00. If your parents or guardians would like to schedule a conference, please contact Mrs. Adler at adlerj@talawanda.org
DOM: And, looking forward to the future, Seniors considering post-secondary options after graduation need to complete the FAFSA. If you need help completing the FAFSA there are people to help! They’ll be here next Tuesday in the media center from 10 – 6.
LUCIA: As you know, there are a lot of clubs here at THS. One of those is Talawanda Best Buddies. Here to talk more about Best Buddies  is THS Daily News Correspondent, Connor, with Mrs. Sammons..
**NEWS** **Interview w/ Mrs. Sammons about Best Buddies Event**
DOM: Thank you Mrs. Sammons for that information
LUCIA: Now for club meetings there are none after school today, but stay tuned for next week with more information.
DOM: Now let’s throw a lob to Addi, here’s Addi at the sports desk.
ADDI INTRO: ******
ADDI: Mock Trial is competing today at the District Competition in Hamilton. We will have the results for you on Monday.

Wrestling will be busy this weekend, competing at two different tournaments. Varsity will be at Eaton’s Samm Ridder  Invitational tonight and tomorrow, and JV will be at the Ross Joshua Hartzell Memorial JV Tournament. Good luck, wrestlers.

This weekend the swim & dive teams will be competing in the SWOC Championships.  Both the boys and the girls teams have won 10 of the 11 SWOC titles awarded.  The boys will be looking to get back on top this year after finishing second at the meet last year.  The girls meanwhile will be looking for their third straight title.  Diving takes place tonight at Mariemont High School and swimming takes place tomorrow afternoon at Powel Crosley YMCA down in Cincinnati.  Good luck to all of our swimmers & divers.

**CONTENT** **Dean and Connor playing blind basketball**
DOM: That’s it for today, Talawanda, I’m DOM,
LUCIA: and I’m LUCIA. Have a great weekend, THS.
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