Good morning, Talawanda! Today is Thursday, May 18th, 2023.

Attention all students planning to attend Butler Tech next year: A friendly reminder that it’s time to return your Chromebooks! Please make sure to drop them off at the media center before you embark on your summer adventures. In addition, if you require transportation, be sure to check your email. You must complete both the Google Form and the transportation form provided by Mr. Phelps. For any inquiries, feel free to visit Mr. Phelps in room 519.

Attention, students! The Talawanda Yearbook is still up for grabs, but supplies are running low! Don’t miss out on preserving your memories from this incredible school year. Head over to yearbookforever.com before May 30th to secure your copy before it’s too late! Once again, we have Alexa Lema here to guide us through the yearbook ordering process. Take it away, Alexa!

Calling all eco-warriors! Project Green is seeking volunteers for Marshall Elementary Field Day on Wednesday, May 24th. If you find yourself without a second-period exam or have some free time in the afternoon, we encourage you to lend a helping hand. Sign up with either Mrs. Ruther or Mrs. Schwegman to make a positive impact on the younger students’ day.

And now, let’s pass the microphone over to our talented sports reporter, Ellie Killy, who will fill us in on today’s exciting sports updates.

Last night, our Track team showcased their incredible talent at the District meet held at Ross. We have some outstanding news to share. Henry Hoblitzel, Callie McCullough, and Hailey O’Brien have successfully qualified for Regionals in the field events. Let’s give them a round of applause! For our running athletes, the Finals will take place on Friday, so let’s cheer them on as they aim for greatness.

Attention, track athletes! If your season has come to an end, please remember to return your uniforms to Coach Hobbs. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

That’s all the news we have for you today, Talawanda! Stay tuned and join us again tomorrow for more updates. Have a fantastic day ahead!

Good morning Talawanda, today is Wednesday, May 17th, 2023.

Any student that will be attending Butler Tech next year MUST turn in their Chromebook to the media center before they leave for the summer. Also, if you are needing transportation, please check your email. You must complete the Google Form AND the transportation form from Mr. Phelps. Please see him in 519 if you have any questions.

The Talawanda Yearbook is still on sale, but supplies are going fast! Go to yearbookforever.com before May 30th to order yours before it’s too late! Alexa Lema tells us more.

Project Green is still in need of helpers for Marshall Elementary Field Day on Wednesday, May 24th. If you don’t have a 2nd period exam and / or are available in the afternoon, please consider signing up with Mrs. Ruther or Mrs. Schwegman.

Now here is Ellie Killy with today’s sports.

The Track team will compete in the District Meet at Ross this afternoon and Friday afternoon.

Track athletes – if your season is over, please turn in your uniforms to Coach Hobbs.

Talawanda baseball had a walk-off victory 3 to 2 last night over Western Brown in the first round of the State Tournament. Logan Smith and Noah Prewitt turned in gems on the mound for the Brave, and Logan Smith’s single in the 8th sealed the win. They play Princeton Friday in the second round. I caught up with Eddie Tanner to learn more about the win.

 

Good morning Talawanda, today is Tuesday, May 16th, 2023.

There is a steel and jazz band concert tonight at 7pm in the pac.

Any students attending Butler Tech next year must turn in their Chromebook, charger, and case.

Finishing it off with some greens today, here’s Cale with today’s sports.

Harrison took the SWOC all Sports Trophy by 4 points this year. Talawanda finished in second with a 102, beating Ross by half a point.

Track athletes – if you aren’t competing in the District meet please turn your uniform into Coach Hobbs ASAP. The rest of the Track team will compete at the District Meet at Ross on Wednesday.

Thats all for sports today, thanks for watching. I’m Cale Leitch and I’m not supposed to be in here right now. Have a great day, Talawanda.

Good morning Talawanda, today is Monday, May 15th, 2023.

If you’re interested in supporting Talawanda’s music program, consider attending the TMS choir concert tonight. Tomorrow night our very own Jazz and Steel bands will be performing. Both events are at 7pm in the PAC.

Now Brady tells us a little bit more about the exam schedule.

If you are interested in working in the THS Natural Areas tomorrow, listen up! You will need to pick up a Liability Form form outside Mrs. Ruther’s room (224) and have it signed by a parent or guardian. Please meet outside the 200 hallway doors at 3pm that day, in outside work attire. See Mrs. Ruther if you have questions.

Now over to Ellie Killy Sports.

Talawanda Baseball came from behind to beat CHCA on Friday, behind a walk-off double from Connor Puckett. On Saturday, the Brave baseball team dropped a game to Elder 11-4. The Brave begin their post season play 5pm on Wednesday vs Western Brown at Talawanda High School. Tickets are available through the OHSAA website.

The Lacrosse team ended their season on Friday with a loss to Wyoming 11-5. Lacrosse uniform turn in will be tonight during locker-room cleanup.

Track athletes – if you aren’t competing in the District meet please turn your uniform into Coach Hobbs ASAP. The rest of the Track team will compete at the District Meet at Ross on Wednesday.

That’s all for sports today, thanks for watching and have a great day Talawanda.

Good morning Talawanda, today is Friday, May 12th, 2023.

Happy last day seniors!! Thanks for 4 years and 900 hours of broadcast. Thank you for letting us come into your class room for a few minuits ever day. We appreaciate all our views, especially those in Australia and Panama, whoever you are.

In honor of the seniors’ last day, Ellie Killy asked them their plans after high school!

If you are interested in working in the THS Natural Areas on Tuesday, listen up! You will need to pick up a Liability Form form outside Mrs. Ruther’s room (224) and have it signed by a parent or guardian. Please meet outside the 200 hallway doors at 3pm that day, in outside work attire. See Mrs. Ruther if you have questions.

Now over to Zander with Moore Sports.

There may or may not be a home baseball game tonight vs CHCA depending on the weather, you can follow TalawandaBaseB1 on twitter for any updates.

That’s all from me and the rest of the Seniors, I just wanted to say thank you to Mr. Z and to Luke WP for letting me come in and do the sports, thanks for watching.

Good morning Talawanda, today is Thursday, May 11th, 2023.

 

Students and Staff: If you are interested in working in the THS Natural Areas on Tuesday, the 16th, listen up! You will need to pick up a Liability Form form outside Mrs. Ruther’s room (224) and have it signed by a parent or guardian. Please meet outside the 200 hallway doors at 3pm that day, wearing long pants, boots/ old shoes, and work gloves (if you have them — we will have extras). See Mrs. Ruther if you have questions.

Jacob Berger now went to interview Cadence Morris about FFA and State officer elections.

Nominations for Department Awards are now posted outside of the school counseling office. Department Awards are held May 12th – during 2nd period for Seniors and 6th period for underclassmen. Invitations were also mailed home!

Here is a short clip from our new mental health resource

Now over to Zander with Moore Sports.

Softball’s season came to a close with a 9-1 loss to Hamilton. The team had 24 home runs on the season, Halee McDade and Kylie Cobb tied for the team lead with 6, Lilly Iden led the team in average, hits, stolen bases and triples, and McKenna Weekley threw the most innings with a team leading 95k’s.

Milo Flashpoler made it to the final 8 players of the Tennis Sectionals before falling to the number two seed, congrats on a great season.

JV Track has their SWOC tournament here after school tonight.

That’s all I have for you today but Lucia Rodbro prepared a roundup of all our spring sports.

Good morning Talawanda, today is Wednesday, May 10th, 2023.

 

Nominations for Department Awards are now posted outside of the school counseling office. Department Awards are held May 12th – during 2nd period for Seniors and 6th period for underclassmen. Invitations were also mailed home!

 

Now over to Zander with Moore Sports.

 

Baseball fell on Senior Night to La Salle, 5-1, a couple of errors late in the game led to multiple Lancer runs. Noah Prewitt went 6 innings of one earned run ball. The boys are 14-10 overall and are at home Friday.

 

Softball is at Hamilton today for their second postseason game, 5 o’clock is the start time.

 

Track and Field was competing at the SWOC tournament yesterday, the Girls won the SWOC and the boys finished in second. Julio Fuentes broke the school record in 110m hurdles and Lucia Rodbro broke the 1600 and 3200 meet records. Coach Hobbs won Girls Track Coach of the Year, Tessa Reynolds had the sights of the meet.

Good morning Talawanda, today is Tuesday, May 9th, 2023.

Nominations for Department Awards are now posted outside of the school counseling office. Department Awards are held May 12th – during 2nd period for Seniors and 6th period for underclassmen. Invitations were also mailed home!

The yearbook is on sale at yearbookforever.com until May 30th. We will not have extras to buy in the fall, so you MUST get yours today if you want one! See Mr. Zimmerman if you have any questions.

Seniors – turn in your Chromebook, case, and charger on Thursday and Friday this week, May 11th and 12th.

The spirit store will be holding a design contest for next year’s T-shirts and sweatshirts. The rules are as follows: Must be original design, use only 3 colors, one side is preferred, the theme is school spirit, due by May 19th at 12:00 pm. You can submit your entry via email to schulzea@talawanda.org. The top design receives a t-shirt and sweatshirt of the new design. The top 5 can choose one item from the current stock at the Spirit Store.

Cap and gowns will be delivered today during lunch.

A lot of students have a lot of special talents that nobody knows about, and Anna Newlin recently attended an ice show and spoke to some of our students about their involvement.

Students attending Butler Tech next year are required to complete the Google Form Mr. Phelps sent to your THS email account. Please complete this by TODAY. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Phelps in 519.

Now over to Zander with Moore Sports.

Softball came from behind to defeat Little Miami 3-2, Shelby Knott with the crucial late RBI to send the ladies to their next game, which will be at Hamilton tomorrow.

Tennis finished their season last night in a loss to Little Miami, they end the season 4-14.

Baseball was cancelled last night but make sure to show up for Senior Night tonight as nine Seniors will be honored before the game against La Salle, starting around 4:45.

That’s our broadcast for today, thanks for watching, have a good day.

Good morning Talawanda, today is Monday, May 8th, 2023.

Nominations for Department Awards are now posted outside of the school counseling office. Department Awards are held May 12th – during 2nd period for Seniors and 6th period for underclassmen. Invitations were also mailed home!

The yearbook is on sale at yearbookforever.com until May 30th. We will not have extras to buy in the fall, so you MUST get yours today if you want one! See Mr. Zimmerman if you have any questions.

Seniors – turn in your Chromebook, case, and charger on Thursday and Friday next week, May 11th and 12th.

The spirit store will be holding a design contest for next year’s T-shirts and sweatshirts. The rules are as follows: Must be original design, use only 3 colors, one side is preferred, the theme is school spirit, due by May 19th at 12:00 pm. You can submit your entry via email to schulzea@talawanda.org. The top design receives a t-shirt and sweatshirt of the new design. The top 5 can choose one item from the current stock at the Spirit Store.

Cap and gowns will be delivered on Tuesday during lunch.

Now Evan Messner reminds our Seniors of some important end of the year dates.

Students attending Butler Tech next year are required to complete the Google Form Mr. Phelps sent to your THS email account. Please complete this by TODAY. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Phelps in 519.

Now over to Zander with Moore Sports.

Softball won on Senior vs Edgewood 11-3, Molly Van Gorden had a triple and 5 runs batted in, and Lilly Iden had her 60th hit of the year, in only 96 at bats, she ends her regular season with a .625 average, that leads qualified hitters in the SWOC by a wide margin. The ladies take this momentum into the Postseason as they host Little Miami tonight at home at 5pm.

Baseball took one of two against Ross over the weekend and won the three game set, the boys are at home all week, and they begin with Fairfield tonight at 5.

Henry Hoblitzell won the Pole Vault at the Mason Invite on Friday, Track and Field has the SWOC tournament tomorrow at home.

That’s all the sports for today but seniors, Julio shares some tips for staying productive in our last week.

 

Good morning Talawanda, today is Friday, May 5th, 2023.

Nominations for Department Awards are now posted outside of the school counseling office. Department Awards are held May 12th – during 2nd period for Seniors and 6th period for underclassmen. Invitations were also mailed home!

The yearbook is on sale at yearbookforever.com until May 30th. We will not have extras to buy in the fall, so you MUST get yours today if you want one! See Mr. Zimmerman if you have any questions.

Seniors – turn in your Chromebook, case, and charger on Thursday and Friday next week, May 11th and 12th.

The spirit store will be holding a design contest for next year’s T-shirts and sweatshirts. The rules are as follows: Must be original design, use only 3 colors, one side is preferred, the theme is school spirit, due by May 19th at 12:00 pm. You can submit your entry via email to schulzea@talawanda.org. The top design receives a t-shirt and sweatshirt of the new design. The top 5 can choose one item from the current stock at the Spirit Store.

TODAY is the last day for seniors to pay your fees with a check. Cap and gowns will be delivered next week on Tuesday during lunch.

Now Rory investigates Cinco de Mayo by asking Mr. Silberstein to give us some more information – disclaimer, this may not be 100% accurate.

Students attending Butler Tech next year are required to complete the Google Form Mr. Phelps sent to your THS email account. Please complete this by TODAY. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Phelps in 519.

Now over to Zander with Moore Sports.

Softball was defeated by Ross 13-3, Kylie Cobb finished the game with a home run and triple, the ladies play their last SWOC game of the year and their Senior night at home vs Edgewood, tonight at 5.

Tennis finished 3rd as a team at the SWOC tournament, their season isn’t over yet as they play Moeller at home tonight at 4.

Baseball heads to Ross after school for game two of their series, they’ll play their final SWOC game of the year tomorrow afternoon as well.

That’s all the sports for today but Alexa Lema went out to find some ‘quotes to live by’.