MONDAY, 9.25.23 | Anchor Script

MADALYN:
Recording live from the THS newsroom in Oxford, Ohio, this is THS daily news.
SIENNA:
Today is MONDAY, September 25th, 2023.
I’m SIENNA.
MADALYN:
and I’m MADALYN. And here’s what’s happening around THS.
SIENNA:
Tickets for this year’s Homecoming dance are on sale. Visit TALAWANDA.HOMETOWNTICKETING.COM to pick up your Homecoming ticket. The deadline to purchase tickets is Friday at 11:59 p.m.
MADALYN:
If you plan on bringing a guest who does not attend Talawanda, you will need to pick up a guest form in the main office.
SIENNA:
Guest forms are due by Friday at 3 p.m.
MADALYN:
Speaking of Homecoming, it’s spirit week.
SIENNA:
That’s right–each day next week has a different theme.
MADALYN:
As you know, today is PJ Day. Hopefully everyone is feeling comfy–don’t fall asleep in class!
SIENNA:
And, tomorrow’s theme is “OXFORD JUNGLE.” So, wear safari clothes or something featuring an animal you might see in the jungle.
MADALYN:
Speaking of tomorrow, Key club will be having a bake sale during the girls jv and varsity volleyball games tomorrow night..
SIENNA:
That’s right. Sales will be going towards the Amy Wengler community service scholarship and for Talawanda graduates.
MADALYN:
Attention seniors: on Wednesday of this week there will be an assembly for the last 15 minutes of 4th period (11:05) through tutorial.
SIENNA:
Yes–this is a special opportunity to hear from the Butler County Board of Elections about the upcoming election in November. The assembly will highlight what’s on the ballot, election security, and how to register to vote.
MADALYN:
Also tomorrow: Setting Stone will meet right after school in Mr. Aerni’s room, room 320.
SIENNA:
Additionally, Art Club will meet after school in Mrs. Claire’s room, room 603.
MADALYN:
Attention Best Buddies members: this Wednesday’s meeting is canceled.
SIENNA:
Instead, Best Buddies will meet after school on Tuesday, October 3rd, in Mrs. Sammons’s room, room 316.
MADALYN:
The October 3rd Best Buddies meeting will go until 3:30 and feature fall themed snacks and games.
SIENNA:
Another cool thing happening right now is the BRAVE award. The school PBIS committee has put together a form where you can nominate anyone who attends THS for a BRAVE award.
MADALYN:
That’s right. Students and teachers can nominate anyone at THS for an award.
SIENNA:
People can be nominated for anything from building positive culture in and around THS to encouraging others to go above and beyond.
SIENNA:
So, if you see someone doing something positive or selfless or outstanding, use the QR code in the corners of the screen to nominate them for a BRAVE award.
MADALYN:
This is the final week celebrating Hispanic Heritage month.
SIENNA:
And, with that, we continue our video series with THS students on important contributions to society with this video featuring Valeria:
**NEWS VID**
***Hispanic Heritage: Valeria Spanish Announcement***
SIENNA:
That was great. Thanks, Valeria.
MADALYN:
There were several sporting events over the weekend. Here with a few updates is Addi–
ADDI:
Hey everyone, We got some things to cover after the weekend so bear with me here.

Our football team was on the road to Fort Loramie on friday. The game ended 34-19 all points were scored by Cale Leitch.

The cross country team attended a meet at Fairmont. The boys finished 12th overall, Max Bixler placing fifth in the race. The Girls got 7th overall. Lucia Rodbro Placing 2nd and Adrianna Luking placing 4th.

Girl’s tennis competed in the GCTCA tournament over the weekend. Placing 3rd overall, 2nd doubles were runner up at that spot, and Abbie Curry was overall 1st singles champion! Great job girls!

As for tonight, Boys soccer will be on the road to Northwest JV at 5 and Varsity at 7.

Volleyball will be heading over to Colerain at 630

And tennis will be competing at Middletown.

Finally, everyone here at THS Daily News wants to wish Oliver Bennett a speedy recovery. Get well soon.
Next up here is a video highlighting some awesome PJ Day fits.
**CONTENT**
**PJ Day highlights**
MADALYN:
All right, THS. Thanks for tuning in today. I’m MADALYN.
SIENNA:
And I’m SIENNA. See you tomorrow, Talawanda..