Congratulations to the following Colonel Choir members on their selecion to the ACDA National Honor Choir: Layci Gray, R.T. Gilbert, and Rosa Rivas were chosen from thousands of entries across the entire nation. They will perform on Feb. 6th in Los Angeles, CA. Way to go Colonels!!!

Yearbook orders will be taken Nov. 1 -12th. Cost is $30.00.

NO LEAP TURORING THIS WEEK!

Pep squad practice is Thursday after school from 3-4. Turn in all Colonel Card money on that day.

Congratulations to the following students who have been recognized for outstanding character under the Character Counts Pillar of RESPECT!!
6th grade: Seth Whiteman and Hunter Welch
7th grade: LaToya Dunn and Eric Whitehead
8th grade: Ciarra Cooper and Jacob McKinney

Yearbook orders will be taken during the first two weeks of November (1st - 12th)

Cost is $30.00 - The entire yearbook is in color this year. Your name will be embossed on the front cover. Also, you can buy personal ads to be placed in the yearbook. See Mrs. Starr for details.

RED RIBBON WEEK - THE WINNERS IN YESTERDAY'S FREE THROW CONTEST WERE: ASHLEE ALBRITTON, BROOK MCNEELY, AND JOSH FOREMAN

Pals wants to thank all of our students and teachers who are participating in the BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATION. Remember we will collect BOXTOPS throughout the school year. This six weeks Ms. Young turned in the most BOXTOPS. Ms. Young won a $25.00 WalMart gift card courtesy of PALS.

RED RIBBON WEEK - FRIDAY: "HUNT FOR DRUG-FREE FRIENDS" - IF YOU WANT TO WEAR CAMOUFLAGE YOU MUST BRING A CAN OF FOOD TO YOUR HOMEROOM TEACHER.

PEP SQUAD - PRACTICE CANCELLED TODAY. PRACTICE IS RESCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY NOV. 4TH.

Congratulations to the following students who were recognized for displaying Good Character under the Character Counts Pillar of RESPECT!
7th Grade: Richard Vines
8th Grade: Brianna Saadat

RED RIBBON WEEK - THURSDAY IS "TEAM UP AGAINST DRUGS" Wear your favorite team shirt. Students will have the opportunity to shoot free throws in P.E. The overall boy and girl winner will receive a prize.

FACS bake sale will be held today after lunch. The cost is 50 cents for one bag of cookes. Don't forget your money!!

PEP SQUAD - Don't forget practice tomorrow in the cafeteria from 3-4.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY STUDENTS Students who did not attend the meeting yesterday should pick up a Newsletter from Mrs. Bayles or Mrs. Epps. Remember to turn in your Operation Christmas Child Team members by this Friday, Oct. 29th.

Congratulations to the following girls who make up the 2004-2005 girls softball team:
6th Grade: Savannah Dollar, Chelsea Tilbury, Kara Anderson, Morgan Bacon, Devin Mitchell, Brooke Boney, Emily Stratton, Ali McCandlish, Ashleigh Carey, Kate Killian, Caitlin Herbet

7th Grade: Megan Moore, Ali Nugent, Kemper Block, Tiffani Robinson, Shelby Smith, Kate Durham

8th Grade: Whitney Moore, Brooke Futch, Courtney Cousans, Claire Hollis, Danielle Wahl

Congratulations to the following boys who make up the 2004-2005 boys basketball team:
Chucky Glass, Jonas Tyson, Josh Tyson, Zach Wood, Ladarius Abrams, Clayton Haynes, A.J. Taylor, John Jones, Raymond Scott, Cameron Manning
PRACTICE TODAY FROM 3-5

Congratulations Good Hope Middle School Student of the Year - Mallory Debnam

Today begins our Red Ribbon Week!!! Tomorrow is "Hats off to Being Drug Free". If you would like to wear a hat tomorrow, bring a canned food item to your homeroom teacher.
Remember to wear your Red Ribbon All Week - Names will be drawn for prizes and you must be wearing your ribbon to receive a Prize!!! Let's be DRUG FREE and proud of it!!!!

Congratulations to the following students for being recognized for Good Character under the Character Counts Pillar of RESPECT!!
6th Grade: Steven Marusarz
Levi Elliott

7th Grade: Kate Dumas
Rick Sanders

8th Grade: Lindsey Dean
Daniel Dupuy

8th grade boys basketball tryouts today and tomorrow from 3-4:30. Have your ride here no later than 5:00.

Softball tryouts today until 5:00 for those who signed up. Have your ride here no later than 5:00.

PROGRESS REPORTS GO HOME TODAY!!

Colonel Choir will be selling Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies this week duing both lunch shifts. Cookies are $1.00.

Softball tryouts are Monday after school until 5:00.
Bring all necessary equipment for that day. Sign up in Ms. Dillingham's room by tomorrow.

7th Grade boys basketball tryouts this Thursday and Friday from 3-4:30. Have someone here to pick you up no later than 5:00.

Boys soccer team tryouts will be Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 25th and 26th after school. All boys wanting to tryout need to sign up during P.E. with Coach Gill or Coach Brothers.

PEP SQUAD PRACTICE TODAY FROM 3-4:30.

7th Grade Basketball tryouts are this Thursday and Friday from 3- 4:30. Have someone here to pick you up no later than 5:00.

Anyone interested in trying out for softball should sign up in Ms. Dillingham's room by Friday. Tryouts are Monday after school until 5:00. Make sure to bring all necessary equipment for that day.

In appreciation of all our GHMS faculty and staff members, PALS will host a Salad and Baked Potato lunch Thursday in the teachers' lounge.

Boys Soccer team tryouts will be Monday and Tuesday Oct. 25th & 26th after school. All boys wanting to tryout need to sign up during their P.E. class with Coach Gill or Coach Brothers.

Congratulations to the following students for being recognized for demonstrating Good Character under the Character Counts Pillar of RESPECT.
6th Grade: Samantha Ulven
Laken Hampton

8th Grade: Kierra Johnson

Girls soccer practice will be today after school.

The WMHS Johnny's Pizza Fundraiser is scheduled for Tuesday, October 19th from 5-8 p.m. at Johnny's Pizza on Warren Drive. All proceeds go toward classroom technology at West Monroe High School. All future and former Rebels come enjoy pizza for a good cause.

7th Grade Boys Basketball Tryouts will be this Thursday and Friday from 3-4:30. Have someone at the school to pick you up no later than 5:00.

I hope all of you are working on your math problems for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. It is time to start completing the booklet and collecting the pledges from your sponsors. Friday, October 22 is the day to turn in your money. It will take several weeks to get the prizes, so the money needs to be collected and sent to St. Jude as soon as possible. Thank you for helping all of the children at St. Jude Children's Hospital.

STUDENTS INTERVIEWING FOR STUDENT OF THE YEAR:
Your homeroom teachers will inform you of your interview time for Wednesday, Oct. 20.

Any 6th or 7th grade boy interested in trying out for the 7th grade boys basketball team sign up during your P.E. class and see Coach Brothers. Tryouts are October 21-22 from 3:00 - 4:30.

Congratulations to the following students who were nominated for Character Counts under the Character Counts pillar of RESPECT.
6th Grade: Brenden McCartney
Andrew Chambers

7th Grade: Steven Cowart

8th Grade Students - Please do not forget LEAP tutoring this afternoon.

Any 6th or 7th Grade Boy interested in trying out for the 7th Grade Boys Basketball Team sign up during your P.E. class and see Coach Brothers. Try-outs are Oct. 21-22 from 3-4:30 p.m.