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Monday, February 12th, 2024

Stevey P is #1

2.12.24 | MONDAY

**INTRO**
KATE:  Recording live from the THS News Room in Oxford, Ohio, this is THS daily news.
TESSA: Today is MONDAY, February 12th. I’m TESSA
KATE: and I’m KATE. Here’s what’s happening around THS:
TESSA: First up, Talawanda baseball tryouts are being held in the THS Gym on February 19th to February 21st. 9th and 10th graders will be from 6-7:30pm and 11th and 12th graders will be from 7:30pm to 9pm.
KATE: Along with that, there will be an informational meeting during tutorial on February 15th
TESSA: Now let’s talk clubs!
KATE: Anyone who signed up to perform at the coffee house needs to  attend a planning meeting tomorrow, February 13th. This meeting will be in Mr. Aerni’s room, room 320, and will take no more than 15 minutes.
TESSA: Diversity Club will also be delivering flowers  on Valentine’s Day.  ALL Diversity Club members will need to report to room 400 to help deliver.  Because of this, there will not be a meeting after school on Wednesday.
KATE: Next we would like to address that today is Member Monday for National FCCLA Week. Here at Talawanda High School we have 235 FCCLA members!! Thank you to all our members and all the activities they sponsor and carry out throughout the year!
**NEWS** **FCCLA WEEK**
KATE: And they would like to extend a big Thank you to all that participated in 80’s/neon Day. Tomorrow is College Apparel Day, so wear your favorite College gear!
TESSA: Well, I think that’s it for what’s happening around THS.
KATE: So let’s head over to Addi with sports.
ADDI INTRO: ******
ADDI: We have lots of exciting news to cover from this past weekend so lets get right into that.

Wrestling was in action this weekend at Goshen High School. Individual match wins came from Colton Smith, Fisher Guenther, Will Tanner, and Kyler Brown. This week, the Wrestling team is preparing for the SWOC tournament, which will be held this Friday night at Harrison High School.

Also this past weekend the swim teams competed in the sectional swim meets, the first stop on their journey to state. Of the 54 individual swims this weekend 40 of them were career bests. The teams also qualified 14 individuals to the district meet this weekend, where spots in the state championships will be on the line. Congratulations to the following individuals for qualifying to the district meet:  Anna Gregg, Abbie Curry, Morgan Sly, Kaylyn Macechko, Caroline Mignery, Scarlett HIllman, Lindsay Offenburger, Ryan Warholak, Stephen Mullally, Adam Hunt, Jonah Femiani, Patrick Mullally, John Larson, and Evan Zhou. The district meet will be on Saturday at the Miami Rec Center.

Boys basketball took on Reading on Saturday although ending in a loss, our very own Cale Lietch set a new record for most 3 pointers in a season as he dropped his 60th 3 of the year

Sounds like an awesome weekend for talawanda athletics as for tonight we got nothing going on in the world of sports and no content for you guys today so i’m gonna send it right back to the desk
**CONTENT** **None**
TESSA: And, that’s all we have for you today,  Talawanda, I’m TESSA,
KATE: and I’m KATE. Have a great day THS. We’ll see you tomorrow.
**OUTRO**

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2.9.24 | FRIDAY

**INTRO**
GRACIE:  Recording live from the THS News Room in Oxford, Ohio, this is THS daily news.
MARLEY: Today is FRIDAY, February 9th. I’m MARLEY
GRACIE: and I’m GRACIE. Here’s what’s happening around THS:
MARLEY: Chess club will kick off its first meeting today, after school until 3:45 in room 603
GRACIE: Additionally, FCCLA spirit week will be taking place next week. Starting off with Monday, which will be 80’s day, so wear your neon!
MARLEY: Tuesday will be college apparel day
GRACIE: Wednesday is pink day
MARLEY: And Thursday be sure to wear your red and white for FCCLA
GRACIE: Well, I think that’s it for what’s happening around THS. Next up is a video with THS Daily News correspondent and anchor, Alexa, talking with new Board of Education member, Dawn King, about her new position on the school board.
**NEWS** **Alexa interview with Dawn King**
MARLEY: Thanks for that, Alexa. Hey, Gracie–what would you do if you were on the school board?
GRACIE: I think I’d bring recess to the high school. What about you?
MARLEY: That’s actually a great idea. Maybe bring back gym tutorials like we had in middle school I don’t know. I’ll leave those decisions to the professionals.. ….That’s all for now, so let’s dive into sports with Addi
ADDI INTRO: ******
ADDI: Last night the wrestling team competed in a tri-meet with Badin and Hamilton at Hamilton High School. While the team struggled some with Badin, by the time they faced Hamilton, they were warmed up and ready to go, defeating Hamilton 51 to 28. Notable wins came from Colton Back, Thomas Harper, Will Tanner, Henry Longcamp, and Ashton Shea. Nice work, guys.

Lots to talk about for this weekend so let’s get into it.

Tonight boys swimming will be participating in sectionals at St. X high school

 

And we have lots going on tomorrow starting with wrestling who will be attending a tri-meet at Goshen with Goshen and Kings.

Also tomorrow Boys Basketball will be making their way over to Reading High school that game is to begin at 730

And Finally girls basketball will also be on the road, heading to Goshen High school at 630

That’s all for sports today heres lucia with information on coffeehouse.
**CONTENT** ****
MARLEY: And, that’s all we have for you today,  Talawanda, I’m MARLEY,
GRACIE: and I’m GRACIE. Have a great day THS. We’ll see you tomorrow.
**OUTRO**

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Friday, February 8th, 2024

This is all for you Stevey P.

2.8.24 | THURSDAY

**INTRO**
GRACIE:  Recording live from the THS News Room in Oxford, Ohio, this is THS daily news.
MARLEY: Today is THURSDAY February 8th. I’m MARLEY
GRACIE: and I’m GRACIE. Here’s what’s happening around THS:
MARLEY: Today, Robotics club will be meet from 3-4 in room 412
GRACIE: Additionally, mock trial will meet from 4:30-7:30 in room 315
MARLEY: Immediately following the Mock Trial meeting, the Talawanda Tribune will meet from 7:30-8:15 in Room 315, as well.
GRACIE: Also don’t forget bible study will be meeting tomorrow in mr Burtis’s  room during tutorial
MARLEY: Hey, Gracie: did you hear that diversity club will be delivering roses during tutorial on Valentines Day?
GRACIE: No, I didn’t, but that sounds fun.
MARLEY: So diversity club members will need to report to room 400 on that day. There will be no meeting later after school.
GRACIE: Sounds good! Also don’t forget that the Setting Stone Coffee House will be held on Friday, February 23rd. Tickets go on sale on Monday
MARLEY: Anyone signed up to perform at the Coffee House must attend a meeting right after school on Tuesday, February 13th in Mr. Aerni’s room, 320
GRACIE: Well, I think that’s it for what’s happening around THS so lets hear from ms. Schwegman about scheduling sheets.
**NEWS** **Mrs. Schwegmann talking bout when and where to turn in scheduling forms**
MARLEY: Thanks for that information, Mrs. Schwegmann. And, students, don’t forget to get those scheduling forms in. Now, let’s dice roll it over to Addi with sports
ADDI INTRO: ******
ADDI: The varsity Academic Challenge Team swept Mt. Healthy last night  by scores of 68-29 and 68-23.  With those victories they clinched the SWOC title with a record of 10-0.  The JV won an exciting match 54-48.  The team improved to 5-0 on the year.  The next match is February 21st where we will celebrate our lone senior Lydia Bartel

The girls sectional diving meet was held last night at West Clermont High School.  Congratulations to Eliza Sullivan for placing 7th in the Cincinnati Sectional.  The sectional swim meets will be this weekend, with the boys swimming tomorrow night and the girls swimming Saturday morning.  Both meets will be at St. Xavier High School.  Good luck to all of the swimmers competing this weekend!

Wrestling will be in action at Hamilton High School tonight in a tri-meet with Hamilton and Badin. Wrestling begins at 5:30.
**CONTENT** **Conner and Dean with more Mad Libs**
MARLEY: And, that’s all we have for you today,  Talawanda, I’m MARLEY,
GRACIE: and I’m GRACIE. Have a great day THS. We’ll see you tomorrow.
**OUTRO**

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Wednesday, February 7th, 2023

2.7.24 | WEDNESDAY

**INTRO**
GRACIE:  Recording live from the THS News Room in Oxford, Ohio, this is THS daily news.
MARLEY: Today is WEDNESDAY, February 7th. I’m MARLEY
GRACIE: and I’m GRACIE. Here’s what’s happening around THS:
MARLEY: There’s a new chess club here at Talawanda. It will be held every Wednesday, starting today after school until 3:45 in room 603
GRACIE: And Diversity club meets today in room 400 at 3
MARLEY: As for tomorrow, robotics club will be meeting from 3-4 in room 412
GRACIE: Additionally tomorrow, mock trial meets from 4:30-7:30 in room 315
MARLEY: Finally, Talawanda Tribune will meet from 7:30-8:15 in room 315 as well.
GRACIE: Hey, Marley–remember how the Fall Setting Stone Coffee House was canceled?
MARLEY: Yeah, actually. Bummer.
GRACIE: I know, right. But, the Winter Coffee House is on!
MARLEY: That’s great! When is it?
GRACIE: It’s going to be on Friday, February 23rd. And a ton of people signed up to perform! In fact, anyone who signed up to perform needs to  attend a planning meeting on Tuesday, February 13th. That’s next Tuesday. This meeting will be in Mr. Aerni’s room, room 320, and will take no more than 15 minutes.
MARLEY: When do tickets for the Coffee House go on sale?
GRACIE: Tickets will go on sale next week–so watch out for that.
MARLEY: Sounds good.
GRACIE: Well, I think that’s it for what’s happening around THS. But, Robotics club has be pretty busy lately, so let’s cut to Olivia talking a little bit more about this club:
**NEWS** **Olivia talking about Robotics Club**
MARLEY: So cool…thanks so much, Olivia.
GRACIE: Yeah, thanks, Olivia. And, with that, let’s double dribble over to Addi with an update on sports:
ADDI INTRO: ******
ADDI:
**CONTENT** **Connor and Dean with Valentine’s Madlibs**
MARLEY: And, that’s all we have for you today,  Talawanda, I’m MARLEY,
GRACIE: and I’m GRACIE. Have a great day THS. We’ll see you tomorrow.
**OUTRO**

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Tuesday, February 6th, 2023

2.6.24 | TUESDAY

**INTRO**
GRACIE:  Recording live from the THS News Room in Oxford, Ohio, this is THS daily news.
MARLEY: Today is TUESDAY, February 6th. One of our news correspondents, Guiliano’s birthday.
BOTH HAPPY BIRTHDAY GUILIANO

I’m Marley
GRACIE: and I’m GRACIE. Here’s what’s happening around THS:
MARLEY: First up, there are a few meetings happening today, starting with Project Green.
GRACIE: That’s right. Project Green will meet today, after school, from 3 to 4 in room 224.
MARLEY: Setting Stone will meet today, after school, as well This is an important meeting where members will discuss and plan the upcoming Coffee House. Please plan on attending.
GRACIE: Additionally, anyone who signed up to perform at the February 23rd Coffee House must attend a planning meeting on Tuesday, February 13th. That’s next Tuesday. This meeting will be in Mr. Aerni’s room, room 320, and will take no more than 15 minutes.
MARLEY: Art Club will also meet today after school in Mrs. Claire’s room, room 603.
GRACIE: Also, the new THS Chess Club will have its first meeting tomorrow also in room 603, after school until 3:45. Please scan the QR code on the posters to join.
MARLEY: Language teachers Mrs. Lefevers and Ms. Sarno want Voila members to know there will not be a meeting during Tutorial tomorrow.
GRACIE: Something new happening this week is The After School Language Program!!! If you are available to participate, please respond to the Google Form in Classroom or Talk to Lefevers or Sarno!
MARLEY: And, Bible study members, don’t forget that there will be a meeting Friday in Mr. Burtis’s room during tutorial.
GRACIE: Key Club is hosting a bake sale tonight during the basketball game. It starts at 4:30 and will run until the varsity game ends.
MARLEY: The year has been flying by, seniors don’t forget to get your pictures submitted to the yearbook. With more information on how to do that, here’s our sports anchor, Addison
**NEWS** **Addi talking about how to submit senior portraits to Yearbook**
GRACIE: That’s it for news today, so let’s pass it over  to ADDI to catch us up on sports for today:
ADDI INTRO: ******
ADDI:: Alright so to start off we have a correction form yesterday’s sports report. Swim sectionals did not occur last night, instead those will take place on friday and saturday so stay tuned for that later this week.

As for tonight, Boys Basketball will be honoring their sole senior Bryce James as they face off against West Claremont at 7:30. Senior night festivities will begin at 7, and the theme for tonight is red out so show out and support them if you can

That’s all I got for today next up here is a get to know you with Mr. Johnson
**CONTENT** **CALE interviewing Mr. Johnson**
MARLEY: And, that’s all we have for you today,  Talawanda, I’m MARLEY,
GRACIE: and I’m GRACIE. Have a great day THS. We’ll see you tomorrow.
**OUTRO**

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Monday, February 5th, 2023

 

 

2.5.24 | MONDAY

**INTRO**
GRACIE:  Recording live from the THS News Room in Oxford, Ohio, this is THS daily news.
MARLEY: Today is MONDAY, February 5th. I’m MARLEY
GRACIE: and I’m GRACIE. Here’s what’s happening around THS:
MARLEY: First up, The Robotics club will be meeting today from 3-4 pm in room 412
GRACIE: And, there’s a lot going on tomorrow, starting with project green, which will meet from 3-4 in room 224
MARLEY: Also meeting after school tomorrow, art club will meet, in room 603.
GRACIE: Additionally, setting stone will be meeting tomorrow in room 320 right after school. This will be a very important meeting covering the upcoming Coffee House. Please plan on attending.
MARLEY: Tomorrow night  mock trial will meet from 4:30-7:30 in room 315
MARLEY: Also, Bible Study will be moving their meeting to this friday in tutorial in Mr. Bursitis room.
GRACIE: Over the weekend, The Robotics Club, Talawanda Tubers, competed at Millett Hall. They won 3 of their 5 matches and placed 14th out of 27 teams! The Robotics Club will continue to meet throughout the rest of the school year to be even more ready for next year’s season.  Congratulations Tubers!
MARLEY: Something new happening this week is The After School Language Program!!! If you are available to participate, please respond to the Google Form in Google Classroom or Talk to Lefevers or Sarno!
GRACIE: Another thing happening this week is Diversity Club’s Valentine’s Day sale. Here top talk about this is diversity club president, Mollyann:
**NEWS** **Diversity Club Valentine’s Day Video*
GRACIE: Thanks for that, Mollyann. That’s it for news today, so let’s pass it over  to ADDI to catch us up on sports for today:
ADDI INTRO: ******
ADDI:: Over the weekend Boys Basketball fought a hard game against harrison, ultimately falling to them by three points after an over time buzzer beater

Girls basketball faced off against fairmont on saturday, that game ultimately ending in a loss for the brave

As for tonight swimming will be participating in their sectionals meet. Good luck to all the swimmers as they head into that.

Now for content today. Sienna looks ahead to tomorrow’s events, touching base with Lexie and Bryce about Boys Basketball and Winter Cheer senior night.
**CONTENT** **Sienna talking to athletes about Basketball Senior Night**
MARLEY: And, that’s all we have for you today,  Talawanda, I’m MARLEY,
GRACIE: and I’m GRACIE. Have a great day THS. We’ll see you tomorrow.
**OUTRO**

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Friday, February 2nd, 2023

2.2.24 | FRIDAY

**INTRO**
ALEXA:  Recording live from the THS News Room in Oxford, Ohio, this is THS daily news.
SIENNA: Today is FRIDAY, February 2nd. I’m SIENNA
ALEXA: and I’m ALEXA. Here’s what’s happening around THS:
SIENNA: Up first is some news about Key Club–they will be having a bake sale at the February 6th basketball game., starting at 4:30.
ALEXA: The bake sale will start when the freshman basketball game starts, and will end when the varsity game is over. Stop by their table and pick up something to eat.
SIENNA: Another charitable group here at THS, Voila, is collecting single wrapped snacks to help replenish the food stations located in various rooms around the building. This will help meet a need for our school community!
ALEXA: That’s right. Voila will collect items for the entire months of February and March
SIENNA: If you’re able to donate, items can be dropped in a collection basket outside of Room 118.
ALEXA: During lunch, Diversity Club will be selling forever roses for $2. There are 3 different colors of flowers that you can send to anyone of your choosing.
SIENNA: They will be delivered during tutorial on the 14th. All proceeds will benefit the Drama Club.
ALEXA: Now for the crowning of some of our senior superlatives!
**NEWS** **Senior Superlative Video**
SIENNA: Outstanding–congratulations to all those seniors on earning their superlatives..
ALEXA: That’s it for news today, so let’s half court it over  to ADDI to catch us up on sports for today:
ADDI INTRO: ******
ADDI:: Boys Basketball at Harrison tonight.

Girls Basketball at Fairmont tomorrow.
**CONTENT** **Mad LIbs with Dom**
SIENNA: And, that’s all we have for you today,  Talawanda, I’m SIENNA,
ALEXA: and I’m ALEXA. Have a great day THS. We’ll see you next week.
**OUTRO**
**END CREDIT**

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Thursday, February 1st, 2023

 

2.1.24 | THURSDAY

**INTRO**
ALEXA:  Recording live from the THS News Room in Oxford, Ohio, this is THS daily news.
SIENNA: Today is THURSDAY, February 1st. I’m SIENNA
ALEXA: and I’m ALEXA. Here’s what’s happening around THS:
SIENNA: Tomorrow, Bible Study will be meeting in tutorial, in Burtis’s room.
ALEXA: The Key Club bake sale will be on February 6th at 4:30.
SIENNA: It starts when the freshman basketball game starts, and will end when the varsity game is over.
ALEXA: Voila is collecting single wrapped snacks to help replenish the food stations located in various rooms around the building. This will help meet a need for our school community!
SIENNA: They will collect items for the entire months of February and March.
ALEXA: If you can donate, you can drop items in a collection basket  outside of Room 118.
SIENNA: Bible study will meet Friday during the tutorial. These are all the updates of news we have for you today.
ALEXA: And, of course,  we want to remind you again about the importance of sorting waste.
SIENNA: Be sure to check the posters around the school before sorting your waste.
ALEXA: More specifically, please do not put ANY liquids, food, tissues, or candy wrappers in the blue recycling bins.
SIENNA: This will make recycling pickup a lot more efficient and less disgusting.
ALEXA: Switching gears a little, class scheduling is getting started here at THS.
SIENNA: That’s right. And, one of the new History electives is called The American Experience. Here to talk a little about that class is history teacher. Mr. Scott:
**NEWS** **Interview w/ Mr. Scott about new class: American Experience**
SIENNA: Thanks for that information, Mr. Scott.
ALEXA: As we reported earlier this week, Mock Trial had a successful showing at Districts last week, and is now advancing to Regional competition.
SIENNA: Here with a little more about Mock Trial are THS Daily News correspondents Evan M. and Giuliano F. with Mock Trail coach, Dr. Weatherwax:
NEWS: ***Evan and Giuliano with Weatherwax Mock Trial Interview***
SIENNA: Thanks so much for that information.
ALEXA: And we wish Mock Trial the best at Regional. That’s it for news today, so let’s roll a spare over to ADDI to catch us up on sports for today:
ADDI INTRO: ******
ADDI:: The academic team improved to 8-0 with wins over Harrison 64-31 and 64-28.  They were led by a strong performance by team captain Julian Danoff.  The JV team kept their perfect record intact, winning. 65-58.  They were led by Olive Rice.

Bowling ended their regular season last night against Edgewood. Congrats on a good season, bowlers. And, a special shout out to senior bowlers, Josephine Thompson and Derek Hacker.

That’s all for sports today. So, let’s cut to content from Myah and Cale with some fire alarm alternatives:s
**CONTENT** **Cale and Myah with Fire Alarm Alternatives**
SIENNA: And, that’s all we have for you today,  Talawanda, I’m SIENNA,
ALEXA: and I’m ALEXA. Have a great day THS. We’ll see you tomorrow.
**OUTRO**
**END CREDIT**

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Wednesday, January 31st, 2023

 

1.30.24 | TUESDAY

**INTRO**
ALEXA:  Recording live from the THS News Room in Oxford, Ohio, this is THS daily news.
SIENNA: Today is WEDNESDAY, January 31st. I’m SIENNA
ALEXA: and I’m ALEXA. Here’s what’s happening around THS:
SIENNA: We only have one club meeting today.  Diversity Club will be meeting after school in room 400.
ALEXA: THS also has a new chess club with Mrs.Claire, which will meet every Wednesday after school from 2:55-3:45 in room 603.
SIENNA: Look for posters around the school, and scan the QR code to join! There will be more information on the first club meeting soon.
ALEXA: Voila is collecting single wrapped snacks to help replenish the food stations located in various rooms around the building. This will help meet a need for our school community!
SIENNA: We will collect items for the entire months of February and March.
ALEXA: There will be a basket located outside of Room 118.
SIENNA: And finally, Bible study will meet Friday during the tutorial. These are all the updates of news we have for you today.
Alexa: Oh wait! We can’t forget about the importance of sorting waste.
SIENNA: Be sure to check the posters around the school before sorting your waste.
Alexa More specifically, please do not put ANY liquids, food, tissues, or candy wrappers in the blue recycling bins.
Sienna This will make recycling pickup a lot more efficient and less disgusting.
Alexa Now here’s the unveiling of the first-responders wall.
**NEWS** ****
SIENNA: Thank you for the important information.
ALEXA: All right–now, kickit over to Lucia-, who is still filling in for Addi, to catch us up on sports for today.:
ADDI INTRO: ******
LUCIA: Academic Challenge swept Mt. Healthy last night. Varsity won by scores of 56-25 and 73-30 while JV won 64-43.  A shout out to Gabriel Jones for joining Mt. Healthy’s JV team when they didn’t have enough players.

Academic Challenge is in action again today as they face Harrison here at THS.

No other sports to report on for today but the boy’s basketball team is back in action this Friday at Harrison.

The girls basketball team will also be back competing on Saturday, away, against Fairmont.

And that’s it for sports for today, there’s also no content so let’s throw it back to the desk.
**CONTENT** ****
SIENNA: And, that’s all we have for you today,  Talawanda, I’m SIENNA,
ALEXA: and I’m ALEXA. Have a great day THS. We’ll see you tomorrow.
**OUTRO**
**END CREDIT**
SIENNA: Lex, my owala makes me look like a koala.
ALEXA:  

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Tuesday, January 30th, 2023

1.30.24 | TUESDAY

**INTRO**
ALEXA:  Recording live from the THS News Room in Oxford, Ohio, this is THS daily news.
SIENNA: Today is TUESDAY, January 30th. I’m SIENNA
ALEXA: and I’m ALEXA. Here’s what’s happening around THS:
SIENNA: As for today’s meetings, Art club will be meeting after school in room 603, and Setting Stone will be meeting in room 320, after school.
ALEXA: Some more upcoming meetings consist of Diversity Club meeting after school on Wednesday. as well as Friday during tutorial in Mrs.Shulze’s room, room 400. Please attend these important meetings as we are working on our fundraiser.
SIENNA: We have one request from the THS Recycling Crew, everyone please be sure to check the posters around the school before sorting your waste.
ALEXA: More specifically, please do not put any liquids, tissues, food, or candy wrappers in the recycling bins.
SIENNA: Doing this will be very beneficial for THS and make it much more efficient.
ALEXA: Yes Sienna because when in doubt…
SIENNA: Trash it out!
SIENNA: And now here’s some information about scheduling for next year’s classes.
**NEWS** ****
SIENNA: Thank you for the important information.
ALEXA: All right–now, let’s buzz in Lucia-, who is still filling in for Addi, to catch us up on sports for today.:
ADDI INTRO: ******
LUCIA: There were no games to report on from last night.

But, there are a few things happening today:

Academic Challenge competes at Mt. Healthy today. The team will be at home tomorrow vs. Harrison.

Tomorrow, Girls Basketball will compete at Harrison, and our Bowlers will face Edgewood at Oxford Lanes.

That’s it for sports right now, so let’s cut to Dean and Connor talking to Dougie about his rebound record:
**CONTENT** **Dean and and Connor talking to Dougie about his rebound record**
SIENNA: And, that’s all we have for you today,  Talawanda, I’m SIENNA,
ALEXA: and I’m ALEXA. Have a great day THS. We’ll see you tomorrow.
**OUTRO**
**END CREDIT**
SIENNA: Hey Alexa, did you know that Taylor Swift will be selling out another stadium at the super bowl?
ALEXA: Sienna… Just stop. I don’t want to hear about Taylor Swift anymore.

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