Congratulations to the Talent Show Winners:

1st place: Taylor Nelson
2nd place: Joy Thomas & Alyssa Leader
3rd place: Caroline Milford, Kemper Block, & the Pillowheads

Colonel Choir will be selling popcorn balls for $1 during lunch tomorrow (Wednesday).

Softball players meet in Ms. Dillingham's room after school. Make sure someone will pick you up at 4:15.

Congratulations to the following students who have been recognized for Good Character under the character counts pillar of RESPONSIBILITY.
6th Grade: Michael Hunter & Mary Katherine Dean
7th Grade: Maegan Griggs
8th Grade: Breanne Slocum & Pereishia Key

GEOGRAPHY BEE RESULTS
Top 10 Finalists
Levi Elliot, Brian Hatten, Kaitlyn Mitchell, Brent Myers, Stevie Hoggard, Hannah Blakeney, Wayne Hendrix, Courtney Cousans, Justin Allen, Kyle Covington

3RD PLACE - BRIAN HATTEN
2ND PLACE - HANNAH BLAKENEY
1ST PLACE - WAYNE HENDRIX

8th Grade Lady Colonels Defeated Lee 56-11
Leading Scorers - Miranda Holt, 19 points, Jessica Lathan, 16 points, and Breanne Wilson, 14 points.
The 7th Grade Lady Colonels played a very competitive game, but lost at the buzzer 24 -22.
Keep up the Hard Work!!

7th Grade boys defeated Lee 21 - 10. It was a great team effort.
8th Grade boys lost 40 - 37 but played hard all game.

Also, come to Fant-Ewing Coliseum tonight @ 7:30 and watch Coach Brothers and others as they participate in the game against the Harlem Ambassadors. Use your coupons.

GO COLONELS!!!! BEAT LEE!!!!

Pep Squad - The Blue Team will perform tonight at the game. Please be in the stands by 6:00 and have your ride pick you up at 7:30p.m.

Reminder - Tomorrow is the Geography Bee for the Top 30 participants. Remember parents are welcome to attend. It will last from approximately 8:00 to 11:00 a.m.

The Good Hope Talent Show will be held this Thursday. Students, bring $1.00 to your homeroom teacher in order to attend.
All Talent Show participants must attend the after-school rehearsal Wednesday from 3:00 to 4:00.

Today we begin our new Character Counts Pillar - RESPONSIBILITY
Responsibility means to do what you are supposed to do, to persevere, keep on trying, to use self-control and self discipline, to think before you act and to be accountable for your choices.

The Harlem Ambassador Basketball Show will be tomorrow Jan. 11th, at ULM Fant-Ewing Coliseum.
See Coach Brothers about tickets. Advance tickets - Students 12 and under $3.00 - Adults $5.00

SCHOOL BENEFIT
WESTSIDE CARWASH
2419 ARKANSAS ROAD

$1.00 OFF CARWASH COUPONS AVAILABLE IN THE MAIN OFFICE - COME BY AND PICK UP - COUPONS AVAILABLE TO FACULTY, STAFF, AND PARENTS THAT INTEND TO USE THEM

$1.00 OF EACH CARWASH PURCHASED WILL BE DONATED TO THE SCHOOL ON A QUARTERLY BASIS

- 100% TOUCHLESS AUTOMATIC CARWASH
- THE ONLY TOUCHLESS CARWASH TO GUARANTY SATISFACTION
- ATTENDED MON. - SAT. 10AM - 6PM WEATHER PERMITTING

THE SKY'S THE LIMIT, PARTICIPATION = PROCEEDS, SO COME PICK YOUR COUPON UP TODAY!!

PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
President Dwight D. Eisenhower founded People to People during his administration, and eight U.S. presidents have since served as Honorary Chairman.
People to People Student Ambassadors travel overseas for 2-3 weeks during the summer to learn, share, and represent thier communities and schools.
From the Great Barrier Reef to South Africa's Cape, Student Ambassadors experience unparalleled opportunities for personal growth through an enriching program combining educational and cultural interaction. Student Ambassador delegations of 30-40 students are led by experienced educators during this dynamic and exciting program.
If you are interested in learning more about this program contact Mr. Killian in the main office.

Make plans to attend the Good Hope Talent Show which will be held next Thursday, January 13th. The 6th grade will attend during 1st period, 7th grade during 2nd period, and 8th grade during 3rd period. Admission will be $1.00 per student. There will also be an evening performance at 7:00 p.m. Admission for the evening performance will be $5.00 for adults and $3.00 per student. There will be lots of great singers and several teacher acts that you will not want to miss.

Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs of your American Cancer Society. During the event, teams of people gather at schools, fairgrounds, or parks and take turns walking or running laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times.
Relay For Life reporsents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day, cancer will be eliminated. If you are interested in being on the Good Hope Middle School Relay for Life Team, please sign up in the work room by Wednesday, January 12.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

PEP SQUAD - Everyone needs to turn in Colonel Cards. These were due before Christmas break.

8th GRADE - LEAP TUTORING TODAY & TOMORROW.

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

GO COLONELS!! BEAT RUSTON!!!

PEP SQUAD - The Red Team will perform tonight at the game against Ruston. Be in the stands by 6:00 and have your ride here by 7:30. Colonel Cards are due!!

Congratulations to Mrs. Jodie Dean who was named KTVE Educator of the Week.

HOLIDAY BASEBALL CAMP AT ULM OVER THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. There are a few brochures in the office for interested students. Camp Coordinator - Phil Keifenheim

Social Studies Classes participated in the Geography Bee by taking a qualifying test. The top 30 scores will continue in the school Geography Bee that will be held January 11. The winner will them compete at the state level with a chance to go to Washington, D.C. to compete at the National competition.
The following students qualified for the Geography Bee: Jordan Campbell, Levi Elliott, Calli Simoneaux, Taylor Carlson, Alex Wooten, Jake Cato, Hannah Blakeney, Eric Whitehead, Zach Landrum, Jessica Walters, Wayne Hendrix, Jeffery Fuller, Robert Lay, Lacy Brooks, Stevie Hoggard, Kyle Covington, Kristen Shambro, Brian Hatten, Courtney Cousans, Brandon Myers, Brent Myers, Tyler Gilmore, Brandon Bowman, Victoria Smith, Holly Hendrix, J.T. Patterson, Kaitlyn Mitchell, David Eley, Tyler Albritton, Justin Allen
6th Grade Alternate: Emily Hinton
7th Grade Alternates: Laundi Freeman, Evan Havens, Richard Vines
8th Grade Alternates: Adam Calhoun, Sara Gardner, David Tuttle

Congratulations to Good Hope Middle School for placing 2nd in the Annual Christmas Cheer Can Food Drive. As a school we collected 3,129 lbs. of food which averages 3.8 lbs. of food per student. The school will receive a $250.00 award from Taco Bell!!
Thanks to all who participated to make the food drive a great success!!!

Congratulations to the Lady Colonels for their victory over Richwood.
7th Grade Score 24-13 Leading Scorer - Savannah Dollar with 8 points.
8th Grade Score 71-16
Leading Scorers - Miranda Holt - 17 points, Jessica Lathan - 17 points, Breanna Wilson - 14 points & Whitney Moore - 10 points
Great Job on the first half of the season. Let's start the second half with a defeat of Ruston Thursday night at home beginning at 4:00.