Good Morning Talawanda. Today is Friday, November 22nd, 2019

Freshmen: If you participated in the class fundraiser, orders are in. Please pick up your boxes today anytime! For those who participated, your candy will be delivered on Monday! 

Key Club will be running a Smash Brothers tournament for charity next Tuesday.  Money raised will be donated to the Oxford Food Pantry.  This isn’t a very serious event, so anyone is welcome to participate.  Drinks will be provided.  The cost is 5 dollars at the door.  To sign up, simply write your name on the sheet outside of Z’s room.  New players will be facing other new players in the tournament, and some returning players will receive bys.  For further details, please talk to Eli Walter, Shr-Hua Moore, or Kyle Hoefker.

There is an Environmental and Natural sciences club meeting today in Mrs. Ruther’s room

The School Counseling staff will be offering an informational CCP meeting on December 5 at 5:30 pm in the PAC.  This meeting will provide an overview of the program, how to apply and the deadlines.  Representatives from local universities will be in attendance to provide college specific information. Immediately following this meeting, there will be an informational session regarding the I.T. program that THS offers in conjunction with the University of Cincinnati.

As a part of our Vocational Agriculture program, students have been learning about GMOs.  But what are they?  Can you tell the difference between GMO and non-GMO?  This video was prepared by Productions in conjunction with FFA to give you some more information.

Now for todays birthdays, Jacob Freidline turns 16 and Autumn Spencer turns 18. Happy Birthday.

Art Club will meet on Tuesday, November 26th in Mr. Hunsche’s room until 4:00.  We have really enjoyed all the students coming to Art Club and we hope to gain even more artists before the end of the semester.  

Students interested in traveling with Ms Mann and Mr Tincher in 2021 should attend the informational meeting on Thursday, December 5, from 7:00-7:45 in room 319. This is directly after parent/teacher conferences. Parents, grandparents, guardians please attend, too! 

And now for Whats the T and Luke WP

The hockey team opened their season in front of a huge crowd defeated the Miami Jr. Redhawks by a 4-2 score. Daniel “swiss cheese” Emenaker recorded his first career win and the new twigs worked out for the Shrider boys who each recorded their first career goals for the Brave. They start the year 1-0 and play tonight vs Thomas Worthington.

The field hockey team will be collecting donations of small toys to send to the Dominican Republic, donations can be made inside Mrs. McCartney’s room.

Congrats to 1st year head coach Larry Cox who was named southwest division 2 coach of the year, Dalton Norris was first team defense, and second team honors were given to Luke Richardson, Terrell Wills, Nathan Fox, and Deondre Bothast-Revallee.

Home games for this weekend: The boys basketball team will be hosting Brave Madness beginning at 6:30 tonight, the Varsity scrimmage is scheduled for 8 o’clock tonight. Also tonight the hockey team will host Thomas Worthington at 7:20 tonight at the Goggin, we will livestream it on Brave TV, and you may be in for a big surprise with the announcer tonight. The hockey team will also host Findlay tomorrow at 2:40. Finally tomorrow night at 7 the girls basketball team will host Monroe and if you can’t make it to the gym we’ll be streaming that one live I’ll have the call for you tomorrow night.

And that’s our broadcast on this day. I’m Luke West Poley. Thanks so much for watching, and shoutout to Mr. Meece for the kind words about my intro.

Good Morning Talawanda. Today is Thursday, November 21st, 2019

Key Club will be running a Smash Brothers tournament for charity next Tuesday.  Money raised will be donated to the Oxford Food Pantry.  This isn’t a very serious event, so anyone is welcome to participate.  Drinks will be provided.  The cost is 5 dollars at the door.  To sign up, simply write your name on the sheet outside of Z’s room.  New players will be facing other new players in the tournament, and some returning players will receive bys.  For further details, please talk to Eli Walter, Shr-Hua Moore, or Kyle Hoefker.

The School Counseling staff will be offering an informational CCP meeting on December 5 at 5:30 pm in the PAC.  This meeting will provide an overview of the program, how to apply and the deadlines.  Representatives from local universities will be in attendance to provide college specific information. Immediately following this meeting, there will be an informational session regarding the I.T. program that THS offers in conjunction with the University of Cincinnati.

Now for todays birthdays, Connor Kamphaus turns 18. Happy Birthday.

And now for Basketball interviews

Students interested in traveling with Ms Mann and Mr Tincher in 2021 should attend the informational meeting on Thursday, December 5, from 7:00-7:45 in room 319. This is directly after parent/teacher conferences. Parents, grandparents, guardians please attend, too! 

Attention National Honor Society members:  We will have a full membership meeting after school today above the Media Center.  See you there!

And now for Whats the T and Luke WP

The day has arrived.

This Friday the Brave basketball team will be hosting Brave Madness with scrimmages from every team from 7th grade all the way up to the Varsity night cap it will run from 6:30-8:30 tickets will be $4 all proceeds will support the Boys Basketball program.

The field hockey team will be collecting donations of small toys to send to the Dominican Republic for children living in poverty any new or gently used toys of small size will be accepted, the donations can be placed in the box inside Mrs. McCartney’s room, thanks in advance for your generosity.

The day has finally arrived, home games for today: the hockey team will host the Miami Junior Redhawks at 8:40 tonight at the Goggin in their season opener it is a white out so make sure to bring the rage tonight.

And that’s our broadcast on this day. I’m Luke West Poley. Thanks so much for watching, and with hockey season beginning we leave you today with some player profiles of some of the guys you will see on the ice tonight, have a great day and we’ll see you tomorrow.

Good Morning Talawanda. Today is Wednesday, November 20th, 2019

Key Club will be running a Smash Brothers tournament for charity next Tuesday.  Money raised will be donated to the Oxford Food Pantry.  This isn’t a very serious event, so anyone is welcome to participate.  Drinks will be provided.  The cost is 5 dollars at the door.  To sign up, simply write your name on the sheet outside of Z’s room.  New players will be facing other new players in the tournament, and some returning players will receive bys.  For further details, please talk to Eli Walter, Shr-Hua Moore, or Kyle Hoefker.

The School Counseling staff will be offering an informational CCP meeting on December 5 at 5:30 pm in the PAC.  This meeting will provide an overview of the program, how to apply and the deadlines.  Representatives from local universities will be in attendance to provide college-specific information. Immediately following this meeting, there will be an informational session regarding the I.T. program that THS offers in conjunction with the University of Cincinnati.

And Now for the Talawanda film clubs next installment titled World War T

Now for todays birthdays, Robert Creech and Zachary Dockery turn 16. Happy Birthday.

Students interested in traveling with Ms Mann and Mr Tincher in 2021 should attend the informational meeting on Thursday, December 5, from 7:00-7:45 in room 319. This is directly after parent/teacher conferences. Parents, grandparents, guardians please attend, too! 

Attention National Honor Society members:  We will have a full membership meeting after school this Thursday above the Media Center.  See you there!

And now for Whats the T and Luke WP

ONE DAY MORE.

This Friday the Brave basketball team will be hosting Brave Madness with scrimmages from every team from 7th grade all the way up to the Varsity night cap it will run from 6:30-8:30 tickets will be $4 all proceeds will support the Boys Basketball program.

And 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 Tuesday, November 19th, 2019

Talawanda’s Key club will be hosting a Smash Brothers tournament for charity on November 26th in room 301 from 3 to 6. The cost will be 5 dollars up front on the day of the tournament. Participants should sign up on the sheet outside of room 301.  Anyone is welcome to join.  A cash prize will be awarded to the winner.  For further details, ask Eli Walter, Kyle Hoefker, or Shr-Hua Moore

The School Counseling staff will be offering an informational CCP meeting on December 5 at 5:30 pm in the PAC.  This meeting will provide an overview of the program, how to apply and the deadlines.  Representatives from local universities will be in attendance to provide college specific information. Immediately following this meeting, there will be an informational session regarding the I.T. program that THS offers in conjunction with the University of Cincinnati.

Art Club meets Today, see Mr. Hunsche for more information.

Now for day 2 of our Teacher Competitions

Now for todays birthdays, Mohsin Chheena turns 14, Juliana Carrero turns 15, Ellie Garland turns 16, Jacob Robinson and Cooper Marks turn 18. Happy Birthday.

Students interested in traveling with Ms Mann and Mr Tincher in 2021 should attend the informational meeting on Thursday, December 5, from 7:00-7:45 in room 319. This is directly after parent/teacher conferences. Parents, grandparents, guardians please attend, too! 

Attention National Honor Society members:  We will have a full membership meeting after school this Thursday above the Media Center.  See you there!

And now for Whats the T and Luke WP

2 MORE DAYS

Congratulations to Mary Kate Huddleston, Deidre Payne, John Anzano, and Ben Crowder as last night they were selected by their peers to be captains of the Talawanda Swim and Dive team for the 2019-2020 season.  This season the Brave swimmers and divers will be looking to capture their 14th straight league championship.  How’s that for a dynasty?  The swim & dive season will kick off December 17th at the Miami Rec Center as Talawanda hosts Butler and Wayne high schools in a tri-meet.

This Friday the Brave basketball team will be hosting Brave Madness with scrimmages from every team from 7th grade all the way up to the Varsity night cap it will run from 6:30-8:30 tickets will be $4 all proceeds will support the Boys Basketball program.

And 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 Monday, November 18th, 2019

Talawanda’s Key club will be hosting a Smash Brothers tournament for charity on November 26th in room 301 from 3 to 6. The cost will be 5 dollars up front on the day of the tournament. Participants should sign up on the sheet outside of room 301.  Anyone is welcome to join.  A cash prize will be awarded to the winner.  For further details, ask Eli Walter, Kyle Hoefker, or Shr-Hua Moore

The School Counseling staff will be offering an informational CCP meeting on December 5 at 5:30 pm in the PAC.  This meeting will provide an overview of the program, how to apply and the deadlines.  Representatives from local universities will be in attendance to provide college specific information. Immediately following this meeting, there will be an informational session regarding the I.T. program that THS offers in conjunction with the University of Cincinnati.

Art Club meets Tuesday, see Mr. Hunsche for more information.

Now for Teacher Competitions

Now for todays birthdays, Mason Birkemeier turns 16. Happy Birthday.

Attention National Honor Society members:  We will have a full membership meeting after school this Thursday above the Media Center.  See you there!

And now for Whats the T and Luke WP

3 MORE DAYS

Congrats to the Cross Country teams who closed out their season this weekend at Nike Cross Regionals with great performances across the board, congrats on a great season.

The hockey team closed out their preseason with a weekend split defeating Amherst on Saturday and falling to Strongsville on Sunday, they finish the preseason with a 3-1 record, which will be reset as they begin the regular season at home on Thursday vs Miami at the Goggin at 8:40, that game has been a huge rivalry for a very long time dating back to the Butler County hockey days, so we hope the Tribe can show up in full force on Thursday, it will be a white out.

And 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, November 15th, 2019

Talawanda’s Key club will be hosting a Smash Brothers tournament for charity on November 26th in room 301 from 3 to 6. The cost will be 5 dollars up front on the day of the tournament. Participants should sign up on the sheet outside of room 301.  Anyone is welcome to join.  A cash prize will be awarded to the winner.  For further details, ask Eli Walter, Kyle Hoefker, or Shr-Hua Moore

Now for Sticky Beard

Come see the fall play Puffs, tonight and tomorrow at 7pm in the PAC, tickets are $8 at the door.

Happy birthday to Alyssa Black

And now for Whats the T and Luke WP

6. More. Days.

The hockey team is still selling shirts for $7 Parker Geshan still says you’re lame if you don’t wear one.

Have you ever wanted to be the toughest kid in the school?  Come try wrestling out today after school from 3:00-5:30 and we will make your dream come true.  Last year, Talawanda Wrestling had its first state placer, this year we have added a former state champion and Miami Football player, Cole Jones, to our coaching staff.  Cole wrestled at 220 pounds, went 44-0, and won state his senior year.  You want to learn from the best and become a champion?  Come check it out, all weights welcome, girls as well as boys are encouraged to give it a shot.  Its dub season baby!!!  Pins and wins all day!!!

Good luck to the hockey team this weekend as they will travel to Cleveland to take on Amherst tomorrow and Strongsville on Sunday, and also good luck to the cross country teams who will travel to Indiana State tomorrow to run in the Nike Cross Country Regional Championships against the best competition in the Great Lakes region.

And that’s our broadcast on this day. I’m Lukey Pukey. Thanks so much for watching, and it’s rally time.

Good Morning Talawanda. Today is Thursday, November 14th, 2019

Do you identify as, loyal, hardworking, or maybe even a good finder? Do you like living close to the kitchens, or maybe love plants? If so then you might be a Puff! Come see the fall play Puffs! on November 14, 15, and 16 at 7pm in the PAC. Tickets will be sold during all lunches, and are available from any cast or crew members. Tickets are $7 pre-sale and $8 at the door. Seating is limited so get your tickets today!

Talawanda’s Key club will be hosting a Smash Brothers tournament for charity on November 26th in room 301 from 3 to 6. The cost will be 5 dollars up front on the day of the tournament. Participants should sign up on the sheet outside of room 301.  Anyone is welcome to join.  A cash prize will be awarded to the winner.  For further details, ask Eli Walter, Kyle Hoefker, or Shr-Hua Moore

Now for the third and final day of the production survival challenge.

Best Buddies members: Our November meeting and social activity is today after school in Room 316. We will be painting,, talking about our upcoming service ,project, and eating lots of snacks. See you there!

No birthdays for today

And now for sports with Luke WP

THE COUNTDOWN IS NOW DOWN TO 1 WEEK

Also the Hockey Team is selling shirts at lunch for 7 dollars Parker Geshan says if you don’t buy a shirt and wear it to the game next Thursday you’re lame.

And that’s our broadcast on this day. I’m Luke Ravioli. Thanks so much for watching, and no one survived.

Good Morning Talawanda. Today is Wednesday, November 13th, 2019

Do you identify as, loyal, hardworking, or maybe even a good finder? Do you like living close to the kitchens, or maybe love plants? If so then you might be a Puff! Come see the fall play Puffs! on November 14, 15, and 16 at 7pm in the PAC. Tickets will be sold during all lunches, and are available from any cast or crew members. Tickets are $7 pre-sale and $8 at the door. Seating is limited so get your tickets today!

Talawanda’s Key club will be hosting a Smash Brothers tournament for charity on November 26th in room 301 from 3 to 6. The cost will be 5 dollars up front on the day of the tournament. Participants should sign up on the sheet outside of room 301.  Anyone is welcome to join.  A cash prize will be awarded to the winner.  For further details, ask Eli Walter, Kyle Hoefker, or Shr-Hua Moore

Best Buddies members: Our November meeting and social activity is this Thursday after school in Room 316. We will be painting,, talking about our upcoming service ,project, and eating lots of snacks. See you there!

Now for day 2 of our productions survival trials.

No birthdays for today

And now for Whats the T and Luke WP

8 days until the hockey season.

And make sure to tune in tonight at 8 on Redhawk Radio’s Youtube channel as Patty G and I will be reuniting again to announce the Miami football game at Yager as the Redhawks look to become bowl eligible send hand warmers please, Patty is begging.

And that’s our broadcast on this day. I’m Luke West Poley. Thanks so much for watching, and shoutout to Deondre Bothast-Revallee go Purple Aces, we’ll see you tomorrow.

Good Morning Talawanda. Today is Tuesday, November 12th, 2019

Do you identify as, loyal, hardworking, or maybe even a good finder? Do you like living close to the kitchens, or maybe love plants? If so then you might be a Puff! Come see the fall play Puffs! on November 14, 15, and 16 at 7pm in the PAC. Tickets will be sold during all lunches, and are available from any cast or crew members. Tickets are $7 pre-sale and $8 at the door. Seating is limited so get your tickets today!

Do you like to play video games? Are you looking to have a good time with friends? Do you think you have what it takes to become a champion? If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, then come to compete for money and glory at the Smash Ultimate Tournament on November 26th!!! Key club will be hosting a Super Smash Brothers Ultimate video game tournament on Tuesday, November 26th, from 3 to around 6. The tournament will be held in room 301, and the entry fee will be 5 dollars when you show up.  80 percent of the money made will be going towards the Oxford food pantry, an organization that helps provide food for those who need it in Oxford.  In addition to the standard tournament that will go on, there will also be multiple areas where you can play the game for fun.  The winner of the tournament will receive a cash prize.  To sign up, go write your name on the sheet outside of room 301. Anyone is welcome to participate.  If you have any questions, please contact Eli Walter, Kyle Hoefker, or Shr-Hua Moore for more information.

Any students interested in joining the Talawanda Art Club, Mr. Hunsche and his AP students are starting a club that gathers on Tuesdays until 4:00.  Meetings will consist of group projects, art activities, and open studios.  Anyone is welcome to join.

Best Buddies members: Our November meeting and social activity is this Thursday after school in Room 316. We will be painting,, talking about our upcoming service .,project, and eating lots of snacks. See you there!

Mr Zimmerman has told our class that he has to replace at least one of us to make room for more students next semester. Grady Holmes and his production team have been selected for the trials of Productions Survivor

And now for Whats the T and sports with Tanny A

9 days until the hockey season.

And that’s our broadcast on this day. I’m Tanny A. Thanks so much for watching, and have a great day.

Good Morning Talawanda. Today is Monday, November 11th, 2019

Do you identify as, loyal, hardworking, or maybe even a good finder? Do you like living close to the kitchens, or maybe love plants? If so then you might be a Puff! Come see the fall play Puffs! on November 14, 15, and 16 at 7pm in the PAC. Tickets will be sold during all lucks, and are available from any cast or crew members. Tickets are $7 pre-sale and $8 at the door. Seating is limited so get your tickets today!

Do you like to play video games? Are you looking to have a good time with friends? Do you think you have what it takes to become a champion? If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, then come to compete for money and glory at the Smash Ultimate Tournament on November 26th!!! Key club will be hosting a Super Smash Brothers Ultimate video game tournament on Tuesday, November 26th, from 3 to around 6. The tournament will be held in room 301, and the entry fee will be 5 dollars when you show up.  80 percent of the money made will be going towards the Oxford food pantry, an organization that helps provide food for those who need it in Oxford.  In addition to the standard tournament that will go on, there will also be multiple areas where you can play the game for fun.  The winner of the tournament will receive a cash prize.  To sign up, go write your name on the sheet outside of room 301. Anyone is welcome to participate.  If you have any questions, please contact Eli Walter, Kyle Hoefker, or Shr-Hua Moore for more information.

Any students interested in joining the Talawanda Art Club, Mr. Hunsche and his AP students are starting a club that gathers on Tuesdays until 4:00.  Meetings will consist of group projects, art activities, and open studios.  Anyone is welcome to join.

Best Buddies members: Our November meeting and social activity is this Thursday after school in Room 316. We will be painting,, talking about our upcoming service .,project, and eating lots of snacks. See you there!

Thanks to everyone who came out to Friday’s Setting Stone Coffee House! It was one of the best yet! The next Coffee House will be in February. Also, if you are interested in picking up some Setting Stone merch, we still have shirts for sale–stop by room 320 to check out what we have left.

Now for an announcement about Mix it up day

Setting Stone will meet briefly after school today. Following the meeting, editors should plan to stick around to discuss what’s next.

Happy belated birthday to Caleb Bogseth

And now for Whats the T and Luke WP

10 days.

The hockey teams took to the ice for two preseason exhibitions on Saturday they defeated Springboro by a 6-3 score and on Sunday they defeated Olentangy by a 4-2 score Ben Shrider, James Anzano, and Parker Geshan registered their first career points for the Brave this weekend and Daniel Emenaker had his first 2 career starts. The Brave start off preseason 2-0 and they will look to continue that streak on Saturday and Sunday when they will travel to Cleveland to take on Amherst and Strongsville to close out the Preseason.

And that’s our podcast on this day. I’m Luke West Poley. Thanks so much for watching, and happy veterans day.