Good morning Talawanda, today is Monday, March 28th, 2022.

Attention Mock Trial.  Our party is tonight, Monday, March 28 from 5-7 p.m. in room 417.  Certificates and pins will be given out and pizza will be served.

Seniors, remember that permission slips to help with BRAVE Day are due to Mrs Peter on Tuesday 3/29.

Earlier this year, the 2021-2022 Chapter Officers and Advisors completed and submitted the National FFA Chapter Recognition Application to Ohio FFA for state-level judging. We have completed this application every year and most years have been recognized as a Gold Rated Chapter at the state level- the top rating you can recieve. However, for the first time in over a decade- the chapter was not only recognized as Gold Rated but as a TOP 10 OVERALL chapter in the state this year! This is a HUGE honor as there are 324 chapters in the state!

In addition to being named Top 10 Overall, the chapter was selected as a finalist in 2 of the 3 Premier Chapter Divisions- Growing Leaders and Strengthening Agriculture! This means, the chapter’s activities in 2021 in these 2 categories are considered to be outstanding! Next week, 4 of our members (Anna Abbitt, Emma Puckett, Rachel Dsuban, and Olivia Zaenkert) will complete virtual interviews in hopes of our chapter being named the TOP OHIO FFA CHAPTER in one (or both) of these divisions!

There will be an FCA meeting this Wednesday at 2:20 in the Guidance Conference Room. Anyone is welcome to attend, and we hope you consider joining our chapter to help grow our community and impact our school. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jacob Farmer, Harrison Cradduck, or Dean Cradduck.

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

Welcome back THS, everyone’s regular season games got cancelled over spring break, so the actual season openers for baseball and softball will be today and the track team’s will be on Friday.

Home games: the softball team will open up their season in a conference matchup against Northwest at 5, the baseball team will host Monroe also at 5, and the much anticipated lacrosse season opener against Edgewood will begin at 6, we’ll also carry that game live here on Channel 85 so tune in.

Also one final announcement, extreme week will be next week, for those who don’t know a Channel 85 tradition is the annual extreme week, where members of the class, with this years victims being Parker and the boys of course, will perform extreme acts on the news if enough money is raised each day, as always, the first day will be free, and if all the goals are met, there will be a special surprise finale at the talent show, all proceeds will benefit the Oxford Family Resource Center.

That’s our broadcast on this day, I’m Luke West Poley, thanks so much for watching, and have a great day.

Good morning Talawanda, today is Friday, March 18th, 2022.

Today is the last day before spring break 

We asked Logan Murray to give us some ideas for Spring Break.  He went a completely different direction and submitted this independent art film.

Worthy of festival recognition?  You decide.  Now for whats the T followed by sports with Luke WP.

After day 1 of brackets, no one remains perfect, shoutout to the Peacocks from St. Peter’s for the big upset last night, Kiefer Bell and Sam Lippman are currently tied to for 1st in the bracket challenge, but there is still lots of basketball left to be played.

The softball team opened their season with a scrimmage against Mount Notre Dame that was moved up to last night, the team continues to prepare before their regular season opener next Saturday, as the team will have a doubleheader against Seton and Waynesville.

The baseball team defeated Indian Hill in a road scrimmage last night 6-2, Max Mesler hit a homerun and Conner Brosey had 2 hits, the team will be back in action with another scrimmage against La Salle tonight, and one final tune up on Tuesday vs Middletown before the regular season opener next weekend.

Lots of events over spring break, the baseball, softball, and track teams will all open up reglar seasons next Saturday, additionally the day we get back will be opening day for boys tennis and lacrosse, so make sure to keep an eye out for those, also next Wednesday, March 23rd Kylee Fears will be playing in the district basketball All Star Game, it will be a 6pm tip at Dayton Christian High School next week.

That’s our broadcast on this day, I’m Luke West Poley, thanks so much for watching, and have a fun and safe spring break.

Good morning Talawanda, today is Thursday, March 17th, 2022.

Best Buddies members: our March meeting will be held today after school in Room 316. Hope to see everyone there!

A group of Talawanda High School students is involved in Destination Imagination, a competition that involves solving a problem and then performing a skit. Recently they advanced to globals and Andrew Averbach prepared this video to give people more information.

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

Spring Break might be just around the corner but so is Talawanda’s first lacrosse game.  Monday the 28th, the day we come back from break, is the team’s season opener at home against Edgewood.  The game will start at 6:00 pm. Come out and support the team, per Johnathan Hall’s request, it is a DINO-Out, come wearing something prehistoric or dinosaur-related to encourage the team to knock the Cougars back to the stone age.

Bracket challenge begins today, best of luck to everyone who signed up.

The baseball team played to a 4-4 tie in a preseason scrimmage with Taylor yesterday, Jake Francis had 2 hits and Max Mesler added a triple for the Brave, the team will kick off their regular season against Fenwick next weekend, but they will play a few more scrimmages beginning with a matchup against Indian Hill tonight.

Home games: no home games.

That’s our broadcast on this day, I’m Luke West Poley, thanks so much for watching, and let the madness begin.

Good morning Talawanda, today is Wednesday, March 16th, 2022.

Congratulations to the following FCCLA members who we found out qualified for the State competition. Savannah Tepker, Dani Peters, Taylor Gregory, Hayden Burgess, Andrea Fangman, Kenna Tepker, Lauren Slattery, Nolen Wages, and Lillian Shelley.

Now for an update about Mock Trials success

Wrestlers, do not forget that the banquet is tonight at 7 in the PAC.  Bring your singlet and head gear with you to the meeting.

There will be an FCA meeting today at 2:20 in the Guidance Conference Room. Anyone is welcome to attend, and If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jacob Farmer, Harrison Cradduck, or Dean Cradduck.

Best Buddies members: our March meeting will be held this Thursday after school in Room 316. Hope to see everyone there!

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

Bracket challenge sign ups are still open, you can fill out your bracket on ESPN’s tournament challenge and join our group, Channel 85 Brackets, password is still down below, you get one free entry for a chance to win a Buffalo Wild Wings gift card, first four games began last night, and I made a mistake, so I apologize, brackets will lock tomorrow morning so make sure to submit ASAP.

Home games: The baseball team will kick off Talawanda’s spring season at home against Taylor, it will be a 5 pm first pitch tonight and per Ken Rosenthal Brennan Bell-Bucher will be the opening day starter, make sure to come out and support the baseball team tonight.

That’s our broadcast on this day, I’m Luke West Poley, thanks so much for watching, have a great day.

Good morning Talawanda, today is Tuesday, March 15th, 2022.

Juniors, Talawanda BRAVE Day is back, formerly known as Pride day.  Look for a permission form in English class to participate in this wonderful experience. Seniors, if you would like to be a senior volunteer for BRAVE Day, please pick up a permission slip from Mrs. Peter in the counseling office.

Now Kaydence Morris talks about 5 Ways to Destress before Spring Break

There will be an FCA meeting this Wednesday at 2:20 in the Guidance Conference Room. Anyone is welcome to attend, and If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jacob Farmer, Harrison Cradduck, or Dean Cradduck.

Talent show is back! We will be having the talent show on Thursday April 14th.  There will be sign ups outside the main office for those interested in performing.

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

Bracket challenge sign ups are still open, you can fill out your bracket on ESPN’s tournament challenge and join our group, Channel 85 Brackets, password is still down below, you get one free entry for a chance to win a Buffalo Wild Wings gift card, first four games begin tonight, but you will have until Friday morning to submit your brackets. Good luck!

Today is the final day before spring sports begin, the baseball team will kick off the season in a 5 pm first pitch tomorrow against Taylor, until then, that’s our broadcast on this day, I’m Luke West Poley, thanks so much for watching, have a great day.

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Good morning Talawanda, today is Monday, March 14th, 2022.

Talawanda High School Mock Trial is now the 2022 State Champions.  Congratulations to: Eliot Berberich, Muhammed Khan, Shr-Shiang Moore, Julia Peter, Alex Stenger, and Eliza Sullivan.

Juniors, Talawanda BRAVE Day is back, formally known as Pride day.  Look for a permission form in English class to participate in this wonderful experience. Seniors, if you would like to be a senior volunteer for BRAVE Day, please pick up a permission slip from Mrs. Peter in the counseling office.

It was a great day at region 4 FCCLA competition yesterday at Butler Tech for the Talawanda FCCLA Chapter. Chapter in Review level 2 Savannah Tepker, Dani Peters and Taylor Gregory won GOLD! Chapter Service Project Portfolio Level 3: Kenna Tepker and Lauren Slattery won SILVER. 

Interpersonal Communications Level 2: Lillian Shelley won GOLD. Food Innovation level 3: Lauren Slattery won SILVER. Chapter in Review level 3 : Hayden Burgess and Andrea Fangman won GOLD. Promote and Publicize FCCLA! Level 2: Nolen Wages and Lillian Shelley won GOLD.

We will found out on Tuesday who Qualified for state.

Now for a check in with the adapted art program at THS

There will be an FCA meeting this Wednesday at 2:20 in the Guidance Conference Room. Anyone is welcome to attend, and If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jacob Farmer, Harrison Cradduck, or Dean Cradduck.

Talent show is back! We will be having the talent show on Thursday April 14th.  There will be sign ups outside the main office for those interested in performing.

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

Sign ups are still open for the Bracket Challenge, brackets have now been released and can be filled out, they won’t luck until after the first four before the round of 64, so you have until Friday morning, the group name is Channel 85 Brackets and the passcode is still channel85 all lowercase no spaces, the winner will receive a $25 gift card to Buffalo Wild Wings, best of luck.

Congrats to Senior Andrew Shrider who over the weekend closed out his hockey career at the OHSAA State All Star Game in Columbus, Andrew led the Brave in scoring this season with 85 points, so congrats to him on a great career.

Also congrats to girls basketball coach Mary Jo Huismann who received some well overdue honors over the weekend as she was recognized at the basketball state championships for her 700 career victories.

The countdown is down to 2 days for the beginning of the spring sports season as the baseball team opens up their year against Taylor, but for now, that’s our broadcast on this day, I’m Luke West Poley, thanks so much for watching, have a great day.

Good morning Talawanda, today is Friday, March 11th, 2022.

Best Buddies members will be stopping by classrooms during tutorial next Tuesday for Spread the Word: Inclusion. Consider signing our banner to pledge to stop saying the “R” word and to help promote inclusion here at THS. 

Congratulations to the THS Mock Trial team who moved on to the elite 8 in the state. 

Brayden Shiflett has been looking for the man in the gorilla suit for weeks… Now the exciting conclusion for Brayden Shiflett: Private Eye

Best Buddies: our March meeting will be next Thursday, March 17. See everyone there.

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

Bracket Challenge sign ups are still open, the brackets will be released on Sunday, once again entry is free and the winner receives a Buffalo Wild Wings gift card, the group is on ESPN bracket challenge and is called Channel 85 Brackets, and the password is channel85 all lowercase, no spaces. 

Good luck to Andrew Shrider who will participate in the State All Star Game representing the hockey team this weekend.

That concludes the final full week without spring sports, 

And that’s our broadcast on this day, I’m Luke West Poley, thanks so much for watching, have a great weekend.

Good morning Talawanda, today is Thursday, March 10th, 2022.

Best Buddies members will be stopping by classrooms during tutorial on Thursday and next Tuesday for Spread the Word: Inclusion. Consider signing our banner to pledge to stop saying the “R” word and to help promote inclusion here at THS. 

We would like to congratulate the following four students who will compete next Wednesday in the Rotary Four Way Test speech competition: 

Kate Bolenbaugh, 

Anthony Greene, 

Isa Schroer, and 

Isabella Walter.

These four will deliver a four to six minute memorized speech at the Rotary luncheon. The winning speech will be invited to compete in the district competition next month. Congrats again to Kate, Anthony, Isa, and Isabella!

Parker and the boys are getting excited for March Madness and they wanted to practice their dunks on students in the hallways

On Saturday March 12th, at 7:30 PM the THS drama club will be presenting The Laramie Project it is a reading of the story of a 21 year old student who was kidnapped and beaten, there will be a talk after the show, there is sensitive content including language and evidence relating to a hate crime. Tickets are 8 dollars cash at the door. 2 dollars of the proceeds will be divided between the Mathew Shepard Foundation and charities to support Ukraine.

Best Buddies: our March meeting will be next Thursday, March 17. See everyone there.

Attention all wrestlers.  Our banquet will be next Wednesday from 7-8 in the PAC.  Make sure to bring your singlets and other team equipment with you to turn in.

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

Bracket Challenge sign ups began yesterday, once again it is a free entry, one per person, the group name is ‘Channel 85 Bracket’ and the code is ‘channel85’, the deadline to register is next Wednesday, with brackets becoming available following the selection show on Sunday, the winner will receive $25 gift card to Buffalo Wild Wings, make sure to sign up soon and good luck!

And that’s our broadcast on this day, I’m Luke West Poley, thanks so much for watching, we’ll see you tomorrow.

Good morning Talawanda, today is Wednesday, March 9th, 2022.

Just a reminder Thursday is the LAST day to sign up for the blood drive, if you donated in December please check your email!  Forms can be turned into the office, room 611 and during lunch.

We are ecstatic to share some recent success experienced by Talawanda/Butler Tech FFA members. Morgan Gillespie was a state finalist for Ohio FFA State STAR Farmer, the first in Talawanda history. Zach Goetz and Anna Abbitt were state finalists for diversified livestock proficiency. Olivia Zaenkert was a State finalist for agricultural sales placement proficiency and a candidate for state star in agricultural placement. Congratulations to these students.

And now Tyler explains why the Cowboys will win the Super Bowl next year

Kiwanis Key Club will be selling cookies this week for the Kiwanis Scholarship Fundraiser. Head to the Key Club table at lunch to order and pay for your cookies today and tomorrow. The Pi Day themed cookies are $2 each, and will be distributed next Monday on Pi Day!

Juniors! Ms Mann is still accepting Prom Committee applications. This is a fun way to get involved with a school activity and contribute to your class fundraiser!

Attention all wrestlers.  Our banquet will be next Wednesday from 7-8 in the PAC.  Make sure to bring your singlets and other team equipment with you to turn in.

There will be an FCA meeting today at 2:20 in the Guidance Conference Room. Anyone is welcome to attend, and we hope you consider joining our chapter to help grow our community and impact our school.

There will be a diversity club meeting after school today in room 221 until 3:30.

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

Parker and the Boys are hosting this year’s Channel 85 Bracket Challenge, you can sign up on ESPN’s bracket challenge page, the group name is Channel 85 Brackets and the password can be found below. The tournament is free to enter, 1 entry per person, we’ll provide updates as the tournament commences next week, and the winner will receive a $25 gift card to Buffalo Wild Wings. Good luck!

And that’s our broadcast on this day, I’m Luke West Poley, thanks so much for watching, we’ll see you tomorrow.

Good morning Talawanda, today is Tuesday, March 8th, 2022.

The spring blood drive is Friday! If you would like to donate blood please sign up, the last day to sign up is Thursday!  Everyone that is 16 years old that is donating has to have a form filled out even if you donated in December.  Forms are located in the office and at the front table during lunch, you may also turn in forms during your lunch and pick a time to donate.

Kiwanis Key Club will be selling cookies this week for the Kiwanis Scholarship Fundraiser. Head to the Key Club table at lunch to order and pay for your cookies this week on Wednesday and Thursday. The Pi Day themed cookies are $2 each, and will be distributed next Monday on Pi Day!

We would like to recognize the Destination Imagination team, ‘Knights of the Rectangular Table’, who consists of Damon Byrd, Anthony Greene, Charles Murray, Andrew Averbach, Isabelle Schroer, Emily Shoker, and Kelsey Wortman. And the team ‘Drum Roll Please’ who consists of Ysabella Anders, Addison Greene, Timothy Holley, Olivia Kacachos, Riley Upchurch, and Bryce Wortman.

These teams placed in the Region tournament back on February 26th and will compete in the state tournament in the coming weeks. We will have more information next week on Destination Imagination.

Now an update for Parker’s March Madness

Juniors! Ms Mann is still accepting Prom Committee applications. This is a fun way to get involved with a school activity and contribute to your class fundraiser!

Attention all wrestlers.  Our banquet will be next Wednesday (3/16) from 7-8 in the cafeteria.  Make sure to bring your singlets and other team equipment with you to turn in.

There will be an FCA meeting today at 2:20 in the Guidance Conference Room. Anyone is welcome to attend, and we hope you consider joining our chapter to help grow our community and impact our school. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jacob Farmer, Harrison Cradduck, or Dean Cradduck.

There will be a diversity club meeting after school this Wednesday in room 221 until 3:30.

Project Green will meet at 3pm Today in Mrs. Ruther’s room (224). All are welcome!

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

Parker and the boys are hosting this year’s Channel 85 Bracket Challenge, sign ups will begin tomorrow with a few great prizes, I hear defending champion Caleb Bogseth is guaranteeing a perfect bracket so do with that what you will, once again more info on sign ups and rules will come tomorrow.

And that’s our broadcast on this day, I’m Luke West Poley, thanks so much for watching, have a great day.