Good Morning Talawanda. Today is Friday, November 8th, 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.

Mr. Hunsche and his AP students are starting an Art Club that will meet on Tuesdays after school until 4:00.  The meetings will be in Mr. Hunsche’s room and anyone is welcome to join.  Meetings will consist of group projects, art learning activities, and open studios.  The first meeting will be Tuesday, November 12th. 

And now for some tongue twisters

Now for todays birthdays, Trevon Callahan turns 16, Bryce Dees and Brendan Bohon turn 17.  Happy Birthday!

And now for Whats the T and Luke WP

13 days.

If you’re interested in running Indoor Track for the Brave this winter please talk to Coach Stiver, practices will begin after Thanksgiving.

Home games this weekend: None, good luck to hockey as they will have 2 preseason exhibitions this weekend, vs Springboro at 7 at South Metro tomorrow, and then vs the Olentangy Braves at 11:30 in Springfield on Sunday.

And that’s our podcast on this day. I’m Luke Roly Poly. Thanks so much for watching, and come to the coffee house tonight.

Good Morning Talawanda. Today is Thursday, November 7th, 2019

The Fall Setting Stone Coffee House is this Friday, and tickets are on sale NOW! Come out to see performances by Alyssa Black and Norah Green, Andrew Averbach, Mia Damuth, Quinn Kissell, Nosebleed, and many others! Plus, a special performance from Mr. Aerni’s Creative Writing class, and a print-your-own-t-shirt booth! Tickets are only $3, and you get pick one up from Mr. Aerni in room 320. Tickets go up to $5 at the door.

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.

Setting Stone shirts are in! If you reserved a shirt, stop by Aerni’s room to pick it up!

Talawanda Baseball Players: there will be a short meeting in room 413 at 2:35 today after school. We will discuss winter workouts and responsibilities.

Now for todays birthdays, Vickie Sturgill, Madison Croucher, Daniel Mullally, and Benjamin Nachowitz turn 16, Dillon Bolser turns 18, and Tyler Cummins turns 19. Happy Birthday!

And now for Whats the T and Luke WP

14 days.

Don’t forget there will be a brief informational meeting for those interested in playing lacrosse in the spring after school today in Coach Johnson’s Room.  Room 120, bring your chromebook or a phone.

Also swing by Coach Johnson room, 120, if you’re interested in wrestling this year for the Brave.

If you’re interested in running Indoor Track for the Brave this winter please talk to Coach Stiver, practices will begin after Thanksgiving.

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

Good Morning Talawanda. Today is Wednesday, November 6th, 2019

The Fall Setting Stone Coffee House is this Friday, and tickets are on sale NOW! Come out to see performances by Alyssa Black and Norah Green, Andrew Averbach, Mia Damuth, Quinn Kissell, Nosebleed, and many others! Plus, a special performance from Mr. Aerni’s Creative Writing class, and a print-your-own-t-shirt booth! Tickets are only $3, and you get pick one up from Mr. Aerni in room 320. Tickets go up to $5 at the door.

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!

Now for some Swim Hype

Setting Stone shirts are in! If you reserved a shirt, stop by Aerni’s room to pick it up!

Talawanda Baseball Players: there will be a short meeting in room 413 at 2:35 on Thursday, November 7. We will discuss winter workouts and responsibilities.

Now for todays birthdays, Andrew Farrell turns 15 and Christopher Rikas turns 18. Happy Birthday!

And now for Whats the T and Luke WP

15 days.

Did you know that the Talawanda Lacrosse Team won a home playoff game against LaSalle in the spring?!  Sounds pretty LAX if you ask me BRO.  If you would like to get in on that type of action and are interested in playing Lacrosse in the spring, swing by Coach Johnson’s room, room 120, after school this Thursday for a brief informational meeting.

Congrats to football players Terrell Wills and Deondre Bothast-Revalee for being named first team all SWOC this year and congrats to Senior Dalton Norris who was named SWOC defensive player of the year.

Did you know that the Talawanda Wrestling team had a Division 1 State Placer last winter?!  Sounds pretty RAW if you ask me.  If you would like to get in on that type of action and are interested in wrestling this winter, swing by Coach Johnson’s room, room 120, throughout the course of your school day to discuss the details.  There are 14 weight classes 106-285, and no more singlets.

If you’re interested in running Indoor Track for the Brave this winter please talk to Coach Stiver, practices will begin after Thanksgiving.

And that’s our broadcast on this day. I’m Luke West Poley. Thanks so much for watching, and I did not write that Lax announcement or the wrestling one.

Good Morning Talawanda. Today is Monday, November 4th, 2019

The Setting Stone Coffee House is this Friday! Tickets are on sale now for only $3 and are available in room 320. Tickets go up to $5 at the door. This Coffee House is shaping up to be one of the best ever, including live, on-site t-shirt printing, a special, immersive poetic performance from Mr. Aerni’s Creative Writing class, and performances from Nosebleed, Master Chef, Emma Schrimper, Andrew Averbach, Quinn Kissell, Scout Tincher, and many more!

There is a mandatory meeting today, right after school in Mr. Aerni’s room (320) for anyone who signed up to perform at this Friday’s Coffee House. If you can’t attend, you must see Mr Aerni BEFORE today’s meeting!

The Talawanda Marching Band had a great final weekend of their season. First they were at the football game on Friday. The band would like to thank the football team, cheerleaders, and student section for a fantastic season.  We were all successful and all had a great time. On Saturday the band traveled to West Clermont High School where they competed in the cold weather.  The band had their best performance of the year.  A special shout out goes to the percussion section.  After a lot of hard work, and a series of respectable second place finishes, they won best percussion in their class.  Great job! In other music department news this Wednesday the bands will hold their annual chili supper,  The event features a chili supper and performances by the Talawanda Jazz Band, the Talawanda Steel Band and the Miami University Steel Band Too.  Donations are welcome and the performances are free.  We hope to see you there.

Talawanda Baseball Players: there will be a short meeting in room 413 at 2:35 on Thursday, November 7. We will discuss winter workouts and responsibilities.

Now for todays birthdays, Ryland Beckner turns 15. Happy Birthday!

And now for Whats the T and Luke WP

17 days.

The football team fell to Ross on senior night Friday 34-21, they end their season with a historic 7-3 record and 3-3 conference records the new era has started off really well for the Brave so on behalf of the school congrats to the football team on a fantastic season.

And on Saturday sophomore Kiefer Bell finished 43rd at the State cross country meet in Hebron congrats to him on a great season, some of the cross country athletes will be continuing their season in a few weeks as they will head to Nike Cross Regionals in Terre Haute, Indiana to face some of the best competition in the Midwest.

Speaking of running if you’re interested in running Indoor Track for the Brave this winter please talk to Coach Stiver, practices will begin after Thanksgiving.

And that’s our broadcast on this day. I’m Luke West Poley. Thanks so much for watching, and it’s almost winter sport time.

Good Morning Talawanda. Today is Monday, November 4th, 2019

Sophomores, please check your email for a brief survey about PRIDE Day.  Please complete the survey, we would appreciate your feedback about the program.

This is the final week to sign up for the November 8th Setting Stone Coffee House! Sign up to perform outside Mr. Aerni’s room, 320.

Seniors who helped out with PRIDE Day, please complete the brief survey sent to your email.

And Now for a video about the Marching Band

Like the video said make sure you watch them at halftime and wish them good luck at their competition tomorrow

Now for todays birthdays, Landon DIrksen turns 15, Aaron Wanko turns 16, Elizabeth Swatzell and Arius Collier turn 17, and Jennifer Bittner turns 18. Happy Birthday!

And now for Whats the T and Luke WP

20 days.

And anyone who is interested in playing basketball for the Brave this year the tryout schedule will be today, 9th graders from 2:45 to 4:45 and 10-12th from 4-6, and tomorrow everyone will tryout from 9-11:30 am football players will tryout the next Wednesday and Thursday after their season is over, all players must have a physical on file and their Final Forms filled out, sign ups will be in the athletic office.

The freshmen football team defeated the Ross Rams two nights ago to a score of 12-0. DJ Morris-Williams connected with Conner Brosey on play action pass for the first Brave touchdown and Dom Dowers punched in the second TD, on an off-tackle run. Hayden Marcum led the Brave defensive attack, with an interception hat trick and he finishes with 9 picks on the year. The Brave defense pitched a shutout to seal the deal. The freshmen finish out 2nd in the SWOC, with winning record, and only two loses the entire year. Great Job Frosh.

Home games for today: Football team hosts Ross at 7, tailgate will begin at 5:30, it is a neon out and also senior night as the football team looks to improve to 8-2 on the year.

Finally we would like to wish our luck to Kiefer Bell as he headed to Hebron today to preview the course for the state championship cross country meet tomorrow, he will race at 3 o’clock and is hoping to cap off an amazing state tournament good luck to Kiefer tomorrow.

And that’s our broadcast on this day. I’m Luke West Poley. Thanks so much for watching, and let’s beat the fake Rams tonight.

Happy Halloween Talawanda. Today is Wednesday, October 31st, 2019

Best Buddies members! We will be having our annual trick or treat today after school. We will meet in Mrs. Sammons’s room and then spread out across the school to trick or treat. We hope to see everyone there!

Sophomores, please check your email for a brief survey about PRIDE Day.  Please complete the survey, we would appreciate your feedback about the program.

This is the final week to sign up for the November 8th Setting Stone Coffee House! Sign up to perform outside Mr. Aerni’s room, 320.

Seniors who helped out with PRIDE Day, please complete the brief survey sent to your email.

Key club is going to be selling pins every day at lunch until October ends for $1 apiece, although you can donate more.  All profits will go to the Thirst Project, an organization that provides clean drinking water to impoverished nations in Africa.  Buy a pin and help save lives today.

Now for a featured film, The Yorker

Now for todays birthdays, Brady Smith and Anthony Cobb turn 17, Jacob Murado and Austin Rice turn 18. Happy Birthday!

Freshmen: Our class fundraiser is wrapping up this week. Please submit your orders to Mrs. Sammons in Room 316 or the main office by this Friday. The first ten people to submit orders this week will receive candy. Get those orders in and listen to announcements for other fun prizes this week!

And now for Whats the T and Luke WP

Bryce Harper got his wish last night as the title went hashtag back to DC.

21 days.

And anyone who is interested in playing basketball for the Brave this year the tryout schedule will be tomorrow, 9th graders from 2:45 to 4:45 and 10-12th from 4-6, and Saturday everyone will tryout from 9-11:30 am football players will tryout the next Wednesday and Thursday after their season is over, all players must have a physical on file and their Final Forms filled out, sign ups will be in the athletic office.

And that’s our broadcast on this day. I’m Lukey Spooky. Thanks so much for watching, and happy Halloween.

Good Morning Talawanda. Today is Wednesday, October 30th, 2019

The lists are now posted outside the Counseling Office for those who have qualified for the 1st quarter honor roll recognition. It will be held Thursday, October 31st. Ninth and tenth grades will go 2nd period and eleventh and twelfth grades will go 3rd period.

Attention YITs, we will meet after school today in the staff cafeteria.  See you then!

This is the final week to sign up for the November 8th Setting Stone Coffee House! Sign up to perform outside Mr. Aerni’s room, 320.

Seniors! Jostens will be here on Wednesday the 30th during lunch to accept Graduation orders. Remember, the price for cap and gown goes up in December, order now and save money!

Voila is sponsoring SOCKTOBER again.  Please consider donating a pair of new socks, any type & any size.  The socks will be given away with a new pair of shoes.  Please bring the socks to Room 118!

Key club is going to be selling pins every day at lunch until October ends for $1 apiece, although you can donate more.  All profits will go to the Thirst Project, an organization that provides clean drinking water to impoverished nations in Africa.  Buy a pin and help save lives today.

Now for todays birthdays, Evan Spurlock turns 15, Happy Birthday!

Freshmen: Our class fundraiser is wrapping up this week. Please submit your orders to Mrs. Sammons in Room 316 or the main office by this Friday. The first ten people to submit orders this week will receive candy. Get those orders in and listen to announcements for other fun prizes this

week!

And now for Whats the T and Luke WP

22 days.

Game 7 of the World Series is tonight at 8.

Attention all freshmen football players:  After school today report to the fieldhouse, do not lift with the varsity.  Coach Johnson has a brief meeting after school, hang out in the locker room until he gets over there, eat your snack, and get your uniforms from Willie J.  When Johnson gets over there we will have a brief walkthrough and the final installment of “Winner’s Manual.”  Bus leaves for Ross at 3:45.

And anyone who is interested in playing basketball for the Brave this year the tryout schedule will be this Friday, 9th graders from 2:45 to 4:45 and 10-12th from 4-6, and Saturday everyone will tryout from 9-11:30 am football players will tryout the next Wednesday and Thursday after their season is over, all players must have a physical on file and their Final Forms filled out, sign ups will be in the athletic office.

Congrats to the Seniors for 3 peating powderpuff last night the Freshman class also showed some promise finishing in second place, thanks to everyone who came out and it should be an exciting tournament next year.

As many of you know Sophomore Kiefer Bell reached the State meet for Cross Country to continue a very successful season his all region 9th place performance qualified him individually to the state meet in Hebron Ohio on National Trail Raceway on Saturday, I sat down with Kiefer yesterday to discuss his season, and his goals for upcoming races.

And that’s our broadcast on this day. I’m Luke West Poley. Thanks so much for watching, and Antarctica for the win.

Good Morning Talawanda. Today is Monday, October 29th, 2019

The lists are now posted outside the Counseling Office for those who have qualified for the 1st quarter honor roll recognition. It will be held Thursday, October 31st. Ninth and tenth grades will go 2nd period and eleventh and twelfth grades will go 3rd period.

Last call for blood donors –  ALL forms are needed by end of the day on TODAY – please turn in to the office or room 611.

This is the final week to sign up for the November 8th Setting Stone Coffee House! Sign up to perform outside Mr. Aerni’s room, 320.

Seniors! Jostens will be here on Wednesday the 30th during lunch to accept Graduation orders. Remember, the price for cap and gown goes up in December, order now and save money!

Voila is sponsoring SOCKTOBER again.  Please consider donating a pair of new socks, any type & any size.  The socks will be given away with a new pair of shoes.  Please bring the socks to Room 118!

Key club is going to be selling pins every day at lunch until October ends for $1 apiece, although you can donate more.  All profits will go to the Thirst Project, an organization that provides clean drinking water to impoverished nations in Africa.  Buy a pin and help save lives today.

Now for the Pumpkin Hunt

Now for todays birthdays, Blake Stringfellow turns 15, William Howard turns 17, and Chris Cobb turns 19, Happy Birthday!

Freshmen: Our class fundraiser is wrapping up this week. Please submit your orders to Mrs. Sammons in Room 316 or the main office by this Friday. The first ten people to submit orders this week will receive candy. Get those orders in and listen to announcements for other fun prizes this

week!

And now for Whats the T and Luke WP

23 days.

And anyone who is interested in playing basketball for the Brave this year the tryout schedule will be this Friday, 9th graders from 2:45 to 4:45 and 10-12th from 4-6, and Saturday everyone will tryout from 9-11:30 am football players will tryout the next Wednesday and Thursday after their season is over, all players must have a physical on file and their Final Forms filled out, sign ups will be in the athletic office.

Home games for today: The annual Powderpuff event will be tonight on the field at 7, the class of 2020 is looking to 3 peat this year but they will probably be dethroned by the sophomore class this year, once again it begins at 7 o’clock tonight all the funds raised will go to Best Buddies.

And that’s our broadcast on this day. I’m Luke West Poley. Thanks so much for watching, and let’s go sophomores.

Good Morning Talawanda. Today is Monday, October 28th, 2019

The lists are now posted outside the Counseling Office for those who have qualified for the 1st quarter honor roll recognition. It will be held Thursday, October 31st. Ninth and tenth grades will go 2nd period and eleventh and twelfth grades will go 3rd period.

Last call for blood donors –  ALL forms are needed by end of the day on Tuesday – please turn in to the office or room 611.

Attention members of Voila and The Red Cross Club, t-shirt forms are due today, so get them in now.

This is the final week to sign up for the November 8th Setting Stone Coffee House! Sign up to perform outside Mr. Aerni’s room, 320.

Attention Setting Stone members: if you placed an order for a Setting Stone shirt: please have your money to Mr. Aerni today. There is also a meeting today after school to plan the coffee house.

Voila is sponsoring SOCKTOBER again.  Please consider donating a pair of new socks, any type & any size.  The socks will be given away with a new pair of shoes.  Please bring the socks to Room 118!

Key club is going to be selling pins every day at lunch until October ends for $1 apiece, although you can donate more.  All profits will go to the Thirst Project, an organization that provides clean drinking water to impoverished nations in Africa.  Buy a pin and help save lives today.

Now for the Pumpkin Hunt

Now for todays birthdays, Trevor Burdine and Jake Lenos turn 17 and Julia Rode turns 15. Happy Birthday.

Freshmen: Our class fundraiser is wrapping up this week. Please submit your orders to Mrs. Sammons in Room 316 or the main office by this Friday. The first ten people to submit orders this week will receive candy. Get those orders in and listen to announcements for other fun prizes this

week!

On Wednesday morning one of our fellow students, Michael Schwab, was one of the first on the scene out at the wreck on 732. Michael helped and freed a man from his van aswell. All of this and getting to class on time, thanks Michael!

And now for Whats the T and Luke WP

24 days.

The football team defeated Northwest on Friday night by a 42-12 score Deondre Bothast-Revalee and Terrell Wills each had 2 touchdowns and Dalton Norris had a hashtag scoop and score in the dominating win for the Brave they are now 7-2 on the year and close out their regular season this Friday at home versus Ross.

Congratulations to Kiefer Bell for qualifying to the State Cross Country Meet!  The meet will be held on Saturday at 3:00 on the National Trail Raceway course in Hebron, Ohio.  Kiefer finished in 9th place in the windy and muddy conditions.  The boys team ran well to beat their seeded position.  With five underclassmen out of the 7 runners, they hope to return next season.  The girls team had their highest finish at a Regional Meet since 1988.  The team improved by 5 places from last year to finish in 6th place out of 17 teams.  The girls finished the season as the 8th ranked team in the State of Ohio.  Good luck to Kiefer on Saturday. 

Powderpuff rules meeting will be tomorrow.

And anyone who is interested in playing basketball for the Brave this year the tryout schedule will be this Friday, 9th graders from 2:45 to 4:45 and 10-12th from 4-6, and Saturday everyone will tryout from 9-11:30 am football players will tryout the next Wednesday and Thursday after their season is over, all players must have a physical on file and their Final Forms filled out, sign ups will be in the athletic office.

And that’s our broadcast on this day. I’m Luke West Poley. Thanks so much for watching, and like Justin Bieber’s Instagram post.

Good Morning Talawanda. Today is Friday, October 25th, 2019

The lists are now posted outside the Counseling Office for those who have qualified for the 1 quarter honor roll recognition. It will be held Thursday, October 31st. Ninth and tenth grades will go 2nd period and eleventh and twelfth grades will go 3rd period.

Attention members of Voila and The Red Cross Club, t-shirt forms are due Monday the 28th, so get them in fast.

Any Sophomore that is interested in attending the Butler Tech Career Day Field Trip that did not complete the survey during the presentation can still do so today.  The link has been emailed to you.  If you did not receive it or have any questions, please see your counselor or Mr. Phelps.  Your permission slip is due by Friday, November 8.  If you do not have one, please see your History teacher or grab one in the main office from Mrs. Stivers.

Attention Setting Stone members: if you placed an order for a Setting Stone shirt: please have your money to Mr. Aerni by Monday.

Voila is sponsoring SOCKTOBER again.  Please consider donating a pair of new socks, any type & any size.  The socks will be given away with a new pair of shoes.  Please bring the socks to Room 118!

Key club is going to be selling pins every day at lunch until October ends for $1 apiece, although you can donate more.  All profits will go to the Thirst Project, an organization that provides clean drinking water to impoverished nations in Africa.  Buy a pin and help save lives today.

Attention members of the Environmental and Natural sciences club, there is a meeting today after school.

Now for todays birthdays, Brookelyn Cummins, Libby Roberts, and Logan Howard turn 15 and Dalton Norris turns 18. Happy Birthday.

Hey Seniors, want a copy of the Senior Panoramic you just took? You can order them online or with an order form from the front office until Friday the 25th.

And now for Whats the T and Clayton D

27 days.

George Springer and the Houston Astros look to bounce back tonight after going down 2-0 in the World Series against the Nationals, that game is tonight at 8.

The football team battles Northwest tonight that game is at 7 and it is a Logan Keebler out, if you don’t have a shirt for Logan, make sure to wear green or navy blue.

Once again, anyone who is interested in a Logan gives life shirt please see Caleb Allen. He also has wristbands so please see him to support the Logan Keebler scholarship fund.

Powderpuff rules meeting will be next Tuesday all athletes must attend.

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