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Good Morning Talawanda. Today is Tuesday, August 27th, 2019

Any students interested in science related to nature or the environment are welcome to attend an Open House in room 224 (Mrs. Ruther’s room) on Wednesday, August 28th at 1:35pm. Come see what the Environment and Natural Sciences Club is all about!

The Diversity Club is having its first meeting on Tuesday the 27th, after school in room 312. Diversity is an activist group that works to make Talawanda a more inclusive and accepting place. Come to the meeting to learn about their exciting plans for the year ahead!

Students interested in Mock Trial:  Our first practice and informational meeting will be today from 5:00-8:00 p.m. in room 417. Come in through the math hallway door.

NHS seniors: We will meet in Ms. Alfonsi’s room on Thursday, August 29 right after school.  Please check your email for information regarding officer elections.

Attention all students interested in participating in Model UN this year, there is an informational meeting about this year’s program on August 29th in Mr McGhehey’s room, room 411, from 2:30 to 3:15.  Informational sheets and sign-ups for countries are located outside room 411 and are first-come-first-serve.  For additional information contact Mr McGhehey, Benjamin Farmer or Rian DelVecchio.

Setting Stone will meet today, after school, in room 320. If you are interested in being a part of Talawanda’s award-winning literary-arts magazine, or helping out at Setting Stone Coffee Houses, or just hanging out with an incredible group of kids, join us on Monday! We hope to see you there.

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Anyone interested in Joining the club Girls Who Code, there will be an info meeting next Wednesday, August 28th, right after school in room 220. Any questions you can email Miss Klovekorn.

No birthdays for today but wish a happy belated birthday to John Anzano, Jack Mckinley, Mia Damuth, and Ernest Eversole whos birthdays were on Sunday.

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The boys and girls cross country team had an awesome meet at home on Saturday.  Both teams won the Talawanda Brave Invitational!  The girls backed up their top-10 ranking in the state with a dominating win.  They placed 6 girls in the top 10.  Hannah Lippincott, Maddy Iden, and Libby Farmer took the first 3 places, Eva Motta was 5th, Lilly Iden 8th, and Zoe Moore was 10th.  Abby Bahlau, Hannah Hoblitzell, and Bella Walter also ran personal bests.  The boys squeaked out a 3 point win over Oak Hills to win the meet for the first time.  Kiefer Bell, Logan Murray, and Jens Bartel were 2nd-3rd and 4th.  The deciding points were scored by Daniel Sawdai and Benjamin Farmer when they passed Oak Hills’ 5th runner in the last few strides.  Both teams will travel to Miamisburg on Saturday.

And on Friday the football team had a scrimmage versus Roger Bacon, there was a great turnout to watch the Brave make their final adjustments before this Friday’s first home game versus Preble Shawnee we hope to see you all there and it is a black out.

And on Saturday the girls soccer team decimated Winton Woods by a score of 10-1 their record improves to 2-0 on the season. Ainsley Clark had a hat trick in that game they play next tomorrow at home versus Colerain.

Home games for today: Girls JV Tennis hosts Oak Hills at 4.

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

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Good Morning Talawanda. Today is Friday, August 23rd, 2019

Any students interested in science related to nature or the environment are welcome to attend an Open House in room 224 (Mrs. Ruther’s room) on Wednesday, August 28th at 1:35pm. Come see what the Environment and Natural Sciences Club is all about!

The Diversity Club is having its first meeting on Tuesday the 27th, after school in room 312. Diversity is an activist group that works to make Talawanda a more inclusive and accepting place. Come to the meeting to learn about their exciting plans for the year ahead!

Students interested in Mock Trial:  Our first practice and informational meeting will be on Monday 8/26 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. in room 417 at THS.  Practices this year will be Mondays 5-8 and two Sundays a month from 3:00-5:00.

Any sophomore or junior taking the PSAT on Wednesday, October 16 should sign up in the guidance office with Mrs. Roy. The cost is 20$. Please have your payment ready when you sign up. The last day to register is September 6. See Mr. Phelps in room 518 or your guidance counselor if you have any questions.

NHS seniors: We will meet in Ms. Alfonsi’s room on Thursday, August 29 right after school.  Please check your email for information regarding officer elections.

Attention all students interested in participating in Model UN this year, there is an informational meeting about this year’s program on August 29th in Mr McGhehey’s room, room 411, from 2:30 to 3:15.  Informational sheets and sign-ups for countries are located outside room 411 and are first-come-first-serve.  For additional information contact Mr McGhehey, Benjamin Farmer or Rian DelVecchio.

Setting Stone will meet on Monday, after school, in room 320. If you are interested in being a part of Talawanda’s award-winning literary-arts magazine, or helping out at Setting Stone Coffee Houses, or just hanging out with an incredible group of kids, join us on Monday! We hope to see you there.

There are no birthdays today, but tom orrow is Mrs. Hoffman’s birthday and Sunday is Mr. Zimmerman’s birthday, so wish them happy early birthdays.

 Anyone interested in Joining the club Girls Who Code, there will be an info meeting next Wednesday, August 28th, right after school in room 220. Any questions you can email Miss Klovekorn.

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The varsity golf team won their home match over Little Miami by a score of 162 to 205.  Medalist for the Brave was Dylan Slager with a score of 38.  The Brave improve their record to 4-1 overall and 3-0 in the SWOC.

The JV golf team also won their match against Little Miami by a score of 200 to 258.  Medalist for the Brave was Owen Sweitzer with a score of 40.  The JV golf team now stands at 4-0 for the season.

Field Hockey opened their season playing at defending state semifinalist Ursuline Academy yesterday. JV lost 0-2 and Varsity lost 0-10.  Tatyanna Whalen had over 20 saves as goalie and she was the THS Player of the Game.

Home games for this weekend: The football team begins their new era with a scrimmage versus Roger Bacon tonight that one begins at 7, there will be games and food beginning at 4:30 and we will meet all of the fall sports teams tonight. And tomorrow the cross country team will race their home invitational action begins there at 9:15 tomorrow morning.

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

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Good Morning Talawanda. Today is Thursday, August 22nd, 2019

Any students interested in science related to nature or the environment are welcome to attend an Open House in room 224 (Mrs. Ruther’s room) on Wednesday, August 28th at 1:35pm. Come see what the Environment and Natural Sciences Club is all about!

The Diversity Club is having its first meeting on Tuesday the 27th, after school in room 312. Diversity is an activist group that works to make Talawanda a more inclusive and accepting place. Come to the meeting to learn about their exciting plans for the year ahead!

Students interested in Mock Trial:  Our first practice and informational meeting will be on Monday 8/26 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. in room 417 at THS.  Practices this year will be Mondays 5-8 and two Sundays a month from 3:00-5:00.

Any sophomore or junior taking the PSAT on Wednesday, October 16 should sign up in the guidance office with Mrs. Roy. The cost is 20$. Please have your payment ready when you sign up. The last day to register is September 6. See Mr. Phelps in room 518 or your guidance counselor if you have any questions.

There is a Drama Info Meeting at the PAC today from 2:45pm-4pm or go to room 317 for more information.

Attention all students interested in participating in Model UN this year, there is an informational meeting about this year’s program on August 29th in Mr McGhehey’s room, room 411, from 2:30 to 3:15.  Informational sheets and sign-ups for countries are located outside room 411 and are first-come-first-serve.  For additional information contact Mr McGhehey, Benjamin Farmer or Rian DelVecchio.

Congratulations to the 2019-2020 FCCLA Officers as they were voted in at the FCCLA meeting on Wednesday. President: Elizabeth Eberwine, Vice President: Cheyenne Dalton, Secretary: Lillian Shelly, Treasurer: Lauren Slattery, and Board members Halen Thomas and Sarah Kennel.

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And now for todays birthdays, Norah Green turns 14, Brynn and Brooke Hendricks turn 15, Audrey Lorigan turns 17, and also wish Mrs. Weatherwax a Happy Birthday!

 Anyone interested in Joining the club Girls Who Code, there will be an info meeting next Wednesday, August 28th, right after school in room 220. Any questions you can email Miss Klovekorn.

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Last night the Boys Soccer Team fell to Badin by a score of 1-0 they fall to 0-1 on the season.

And also last night the Girls Golf Team defeated Colerain by a score of 222-234. Their record improves to 6-2 overall.

Home games for today: Boys Varsity Golf hosts Little Miami at 4 at Hueston Woods, Girls Varsity Tennis hosts Mount Healthy at 4 and we are now just 1 day away from the Braves barbecue, meet the team night and the home football scrimmage, so get ready for FOOBALLLLLLL!

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

 

 

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Good Morning Talawanda. Today is Wednesday, August 21st, 2019

Students interested in running for class officer and student body president need to pick up an application outside Ms. Mann’s door, room 319

The Talawanda Tribune, THS’s online news source, is looking for reporters, writers, editors and photographers.  If you’re interested please join us today and every Tuesday from 4:00-5:00 in Room 417.

Any students interested in science related to nature or the environment are welcome to attend an Open House in room 224 (Mrs. Ruther’s room) on Wednesday, August 28th at 1:35pm. Come see what the Environment and Natural Sciences Club is all about!

Students interested in Mock Trial:  Our first practice and informational meeting will be on Monday 8/26 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. in room 417 at THS.  Practices this year will be Mondays 5-8 and two Sundays a month from 3:00-5:00.

Any sophomore or junior taking the PSAT on Wednesday, October 16 should sign up in the guidance office with Mrs. Roy. The cost is 20$. Please have your payment ready when you sign up. The last day to register is September 6. See Mr. Phelps in room 518 or your guidance counselor if you have any questions.

There is a Drama Info Meeting at the PAC Thursday from 2:45pm-4pm or go to room 317 for more information.

Hope Squad, we will meet during tutorial on Thursday in room 312. 

And now for todays birthdays, Shr-Shiang Moore turns 14, Ty Allen turns 15, Isaac Bonham turns 16, and Natalie Darner turns 17. Happy Birthday!

 Please remember to bring $40 cash or check to the main office to pay your Chromebook insurance fee. Freshman: if you don’t pay the fee you won’t get a Chromebook! Upperclassmen: if you don’t pay the fee your Chromebook will be shutdown.

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Last night the girls soccer team defeated Eaton by a score of 3-1 on a night that looked like the game would be cancelled all the way up until an hour before kickoff. Goals in the game by Sophie Pohlabel, Ainsley Clark and McKenzie Hanson. They improve to 1-0 on the year and play next this Saturday vs Winton Woods.

And last night the girls volleyball team fell in a 4 set match to Taylor, they drop to 0-3 on the season.

Home games for today: Girls Varsity Tennis battles Badin, Girls Golf is set to match up with Colerain, and the Boys Soccer has their season opener that game is at Badin. Finally we would like to remind you that student section themes for football games have been released so make sure to check those out on our student section’s Twitter page.

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

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Good Morning Talawanda. Today is Tuesday, August 20th, 2019

Students interested in running for class officer and student body president need to pick up an application outside Ms. Mann’s door, room 319

The Talawanda Tribune, THS’s online news source, is looking for reporters, writers, editors and photographers.  If you’re interested please join us today and every Tuesday from 4:00-5:00 in Room 41

Representatives from over 225 two-year and four-year colleges, nursing schools, business schools and trade schools will participate in the Cincinnati National College Fair which will be held on Saturday, September 14 in downtown Cincinnati at the Duke Energy Convention Center. The college fair goes from 2pm until 5pm.

Miami Hamilton will be hosting a college fair where over 100 colleges and universities will be in attendance. This event will be on Sept. 17 from 6:30-8. there will also be Financing Your Education workshop at 6pm prior to the college fair.

Any sophomore or junior taking the PSAT on Wednesday, October 16 should sign up in the guidance office with Mrs. Roy. The cost is 20$. Please have your payment ready when you sign up. The last day to register is September 6. See Mr. Phelps in room 518 or your guidance counselor if you have any questions.

There is a Drama Info Meeting at the PAC Thursday from 2:45pm-4pm.

And now for todays birthdays, Ethan Bowling and Dylan Carrel turn 15, Brianna Philpot turns 16, and Ansley Billante turns 17. Happy Birthday!

 Please remember to bring $40 cash or check to the main office to pay your Chromebook insurance fee. Freshman: if you don’t pay the fee you won’t get a Chromebook! Upperclassmen: if you don’t pay the fee your Chromebook will be shut down! 

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Last night the Girls Varsity Golf team knocked off Edgewood by a score of 221-243. Their record improves to 5-2 overall and 3-1 in the conference their next game is Wednesday at home versus Colerain.

Home games for today: Girls JV Tennis hosts Bishop Fenwick at 5, Girls JV Soccer hosts Eaton at 5, Girls Volleyball hosts Taylor JV at 5:45 and Varsity at 7, and finally Girls Varsity Soccer begins their season campaign against Eaton action begins at 7 and it is a RED OUT.

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

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Good Morning Talawanda. Today is Monday, August 19th, 2019

Students interested in running for class officer and student body president need to pick up an application outside Ms. Mann’s door, room 319

Representatives from over 225 two-year and four-year colleges, nursing schools, business schools and trade schools will participate in the Cincinnati National College Fair which will be held on Saturday, September 14 in downtown Cincinnati at the Duke Energy Convention Center. The college fair goes from 2pm until 5pm.

Miami Hamilton will be hosting a college fair where over 100 colleges and universities will be in attendance. This event will be on Sept. 17 from 6:30-8. there will also be Financing Your Education workshop at 6pm prior to the college fair.

Any sophomore or junior taking the PSAT on Wednesday, October 16 should sign up in the guidance office with Mrs. Roy. The cost is 20$. Please have your payment ready when you sign up. The last day to register is September 6. See Mr. Phelps in room 518 or your guidance counselor if you have any questions.

Class meetings will be held this Friday, Senior 3rd period, Junior 4th period, Freshman 6th period, and Sophomore 7th period.

And now for todays birthdays, Emaralys Davila turns 14, Tyler Wheelright and Damon Byrd turn 15, Henry Campbell, Logan Miller, and Hailey Anderson turn 16, and Anna Sullivan turns 17. Happy Birthday!

 Please remember to bring $40 cash or check to the main office to pay your Chromebook insurance fee. Freshman: if you don’t pay the fee you won’t get a Chromebook! Upperclassmen: if you don’t pay the fee your Chromebook will be shutdown! 

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Welcome back Talawanda! It’s the first full week of school and fall sports season is already in full swing!

Congratulations to the girls cross country team for a great finish at the OHSAA Pre-Season Invitational on Saturday.  Facing 31 teams from across the state, the girls finished in 5th place.  Hannah Lippincott paced the girls with a 10th place finish out of 195 runners.  Maddy Iden and Libby Farmer were also in the top 33.  The boys ran well despite missing a few top runners.  Logan Murray was the top finisher in 45th out of 291 runners.  Jens Bartel also set a personal record in a time of 17:55 for the 5k course.  The team will race at home on Saturday beginning at 9:15.

Any fall sport athlete or coach who would like their scores to be announced make sure to report those to me my email address is lukewestpoley@talawanda.org.

No home games today but a reminder that the Braves Barbecue is this Friday before the football game, fall sports teams will be announced and there will be food, games, and fun so make sure to mark your calendars for this Friday.

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

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Good Morning Talawanda. Today is Friday, May 17th, 2019

Lost & Found is overflowing with shoes, coats and string bags with items in them.  Please come to the main office and look!

Best Buddies members: Our end of year bowling party is this Saturday at 2pm at Oxford Lanes. Please check Remind or your email for the RSVP form. You need to RSVP so we have an accurate

count for bowling lanes and food. 

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So the Bruins will play for the Stanley Cup, Patty G would be proud. Last night in the NBA the Warriors took a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Final with a 114-111 win.

The Lacrosse team ran into the buzzsaw of the #2 ranked Indian Hill in a 19-3 route of the Brave.  The Brave had some bright moments though in Grady Holmes scoring his 90th goal on the year, and in the final minutes Tommy Winkler scored his final goal and Trent Rumpler breaking his final stick in a Talawanda Uniform.  The Brave end the season with their best record ever at 11-8.

Anyone interested in playing on the Men’s Golf team next year, there is a parent meeting at 4:30 at the Hueston Woods golf course on Sunday May 19th.  The first team workout will follow the meeting.  Contact Mr. Cawien or Mr. Gloeckner if you have any questions.

Home games for today: None, but good luck to Track as they travel to Ross for the District Finals, action begins at 4.

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

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Good Morning Talawanda. Today is Thursday, May 16th, 2019

Attention Talawanda Hockey players: There will be an informational meeting today after school in room 124, Coach Tincher’s room. All players that are interested in playing for Talawanda next year must attend this meeting. We will be discussing the summer schedule and the 2019- 2020 season.

Lost & Found is overflowing with shoes, coats and string bags with items in them.  Please come to the main office and look!

Stressed about finals? Need to unwind? Come try YOGA! We will host FREE yoga session for any interested student in the media center today from 2:30-3:30 pm. No experience required!

Best Buddies members: Our end of year bowling party is this Saturday at 2pm at Oxford Lanes. Please check Remind or your email for the RSVP form. You need to RSVP so we have an accurate

count for bowling lanes and food. 

All students taking English 3 Honors with Ms. Webb next year: You must come to room 318 for Tutorial  Thursday, May 16 if you did not attend today.  Ms Webb will tell you all you need to know for your summer reading assignment. No pass will be necessary; an email will notify teachers after you attend the session.

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Last night in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the San Jose Sharks took the 2-1 lead in the series with an overtime win over the Blues, and in the NBA, the Bucks took the 1-0 series lead over the Raptors in the East Final.

The Track team had a successful outing at the first day of Districts last night at Ross. Congratulations to the girls and boys 4 x 800 relay teams for qualifying to the Regional Meet next week.  The team of Hannah Lippincott, Eva Motta, Libby Farmer, and Maddy Iden ran a season best time to finish 4th and advance.  The team of Kiefer Bell, Jens Bartel, Logan Murray, and David Kraushar also ran a season best time to be crowned District Champions.  Both teams will compete next Wednesday. Running in finals on Friday will be: Kyra Koontz in the 100m dash, 100 hurdles and the 300 hurdles, Justin Browning in the 110 hurdles, Tyler Engelhard in the 400m dash and and our 800m runners of Hannah Lippincott, Jens Bartel and Kiefer Bell. Good luck to all the runners, jumpers and throwers.

Anyone interested in playing on the Men’s Golf team next year, there is a parent meeting at 4:30 at the Hueston Woods golf course on Sunday May 19th.  The first team workout will follow the meeting.  Contact Mr. Cawien or Mr. Gloeckner if you have any questions.

Home games for today: None, but good luck to Lacrosse as they travel to Indian Hill for the second round.

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

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Good Morning Talawanda. Today is Wednesday, May 15th, 2019

Attention Talawanda Hockey players: There will be an informational meeting next Thursday after school in room 124, Coach Tincher’s room. All players that are interested in playing for Talawanda next year must attend this meeting. We will be discussing the summer schedule and the 2019- 2020 season.

Lost & Found is overflowing with shoes, coats and string bags with items in them.  Please come to the main office and look!

Best Buddies members: Our end of year bowling party is this Saturday at 2pm at Oxford Lanes. Please check Remind or your email for the RSVP form. You need to RSVP so we have an accurate count for bowling lanes and food. 

All students taking English 3 Honors with Ms. Webb next year: You must come to room 318 for Tutorial Thursday, May 16 if you did not attend today.  Ms Webb will tell you all you need to know for your summer reading assignment. No pass will be necessary; an email will notify teachers after you attend the session.

We would also like to wish PATTY G  A HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

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Last night in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Boston Bruins took a 3-0 commanding lead over the Bunch of Jerks in the Eastern Conference Final, and the Golden State Warriors won the first game in the West Final in the NBA.

The Baseball team fell to Lebanon last night by a 4-3 margin, they end their season with an overall record of 12-14, and a SWOC record of 5-7. Congrats to the baseball team on a great season.

Home games for today: Track team heads to Ross for the District Prelims tonight action begins at 4.

And that’s our broadcast on this Friday. I’m Luke West Poley. Thanks so much for watching, and happy birthday to the OG Show King.

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Good Morning Talawanda. Today is Tuesday, May 14th, 2019

Any girl interested in playing tennis next fall there will be a brief meeting in room 310 right after school TODAY Tues May 14th.  See Mr. Thomas with any questions.

Attention Talawanda Hockey players: There will be an informational meeting next Thursday after school in room 124, Coach Tincher’s room. All players that are interested in playing for Talawanda next year must attend this meeting. We will be discussing the summer schedule and the 2019- 2020 season.

All students taking English 3 Honors with Ms. Webb next year: You must come to room 318 for Tutorial Thursday, May 16 if you did not attend today.  Ms Webb will tell you all you need to know for your summer reading assignment. No pass will be necessary; an email will notify teachers after you attend the session.

And now for student of the week.

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Last night in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the St. Louis Blues took game 2 over San Jose by a 4-2 score to tie the series at 1.

The Lax Bros got their first regional tournament victory at home last night over La Salle. The raging student section helped carry the team to an 11-7 victory in the first round, Grady Holmes had 4 goals in the 4th Quarter, they will head to Indian Hill on Thursday for the next round.

Home games for today: None

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