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WHS to host Financial Aid Night

ON TUESDAY JANUARY 8TH 2013 THERE WILL BE A FINANCIAL AID NIGHT FOR PARENTS OF 11TH AND 12TH GRADE STUDENTS. BRYAN HOWARD THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID FROM JCC WILL BE IN THE HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY TO SPEAK ABOUT HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE. ONE OF THE PRIMARY TALKING POINTS WILL BE FAFSA FORMS! THE MEETING WILL BE FROM 6:30 TO 7:30 WITH TIME FOR PARENT QUESTIONS. PLEASE CONTACT MR. SMITH AT 517-841-8276 WITH QUESTIONS.

Wrestlers loose close match to a strong Mason squad

    At Mason last night the wrestlers were down, 21-3, before Trent Hullett's upset major decision of Rylen Deroscha. This win gave the team a renewed energy, as  Deroscha was ranked 8th in the state and Hullett dominated the match from start to finish on his way to a 10-1 victory.
    Tanner Jewell had Western's only win in the first five weight classes.
    "When Blayne Kerstetter and Tyler Ebersole lost I didn't think we could win the meet.  I thought we needed both of those wins from two of my better wrestlers, " Coach Hoffman said.
    Brady Hoffman kept things going in the right direction with a pin at 215 pounds.
    Western was down 33-13 after the 285 pound match but stormed back with pins from Spencer Plate and Brock Hoffman at 102 and 112 pounds, respectively.
    Freshman Noah Burk had a huge 11-8 win at 119 pounds to put the Panthers within striking distance.    
    Down 28-33 with two weight classes left the Panthers went 6-6 and lost 34-39 to Mason. The preseason favorite to win the CAAC, Mason was ranked 7th in the state.
    Afterwards, Coach Hoffman put the loss in perspective, saying his team is "on the right track. They felt good about being in the match, but know that we let it slip away.  They're disappointed with the loss and that's a good thing," Hoffman said.
    JV winners for Western were Colton Parker, Ben Marshall, Cade Shushok, Roman Withrow, David Gazlay, Patrick Harris, Steven Stokely, and Devin Welter.  

Update on NHS collection for Sandy Hook Elementary

According to Mr. Nicolai, the National Honor Society has raised just over $200 for Sandy Hook Elementary.
"If we could collect another $50 today and tomorrow, that would be great," he said.

A note to seniors, from the yearbook staff:

SENIORS--you slacked so we did our best. Please check the senior pages in the hall in front of Ms. Sponsler's room and read the orange poster for details. If you want a different picture or your name isn't correct, please let her know during FIRST or SEVENTH HOUR when a yearbook staffer can help get it fixed.

These pages are not done, but on Friday Dec 21st they will be! Act now!

NHS raising funds for Sandy Hook families

The National Honor Society is collecting money from students to sent to the fund set up for Sandy Hook Elementary School. To contribute, look for Mr. Nicolai and his big water bottle.

Boys basketballers beat buzzer for win at Eaton Rapids

The boys Varsity basketball team defeated Charlotte Friday night 46-44.  Will Knickerbocker hit a 3-point basket with 3.5 seconds left to give the Panthers the victory.
Isaiah Ingles led the way with 16 points, seven steals and four assists. Will Knickerbocker had 13 points and Ryan Conklin added 11 points and eight rebounds.  The Panthers are off until the 27th when they host Springport in the Panther Holiday Classic.

Hockey: game notes

Lost Friday night to Eastside 2-1

Goal - Josh Mathias
Assist - Bryce Shaughnessy
Saves - Jake Waggener (22)

Beat Holt Saturday night 2-0

Goals - Josh Mathias, Landon Hollow
Assists - Matt Stamler (2), Landon Hollow
Saves - Jake Waggener (28)

Logan Everett received a game disqualification Saturday night and will sit out the next two games.

Wrestlers take 3rd at Cardinal Classic, Jewel keeps winning

Western senior Tanner Jewel is pronounced a winner earlier this season at the Jackson Area Wrestling Showdown, hosted at Jackson High School. Jewel remains undefeated.

 
     Tanner Jewel kept his undefeated season alive after finishing 5-0 at the Cardinal Classic in Coldwater over the weekend. Jewell improved his record to 11-0 and helped the wrestlers to a 3rd place finish in the 10 team tournament.
     Western finished 2nd in their pool after defeating Coldwater 47-25, Sturgis 42-26, and Chelsea 42-30.        They then lost to Hastings 22-46 to set up a rematch with Eaton Rapids for 3rd place. The Panthers had defeated Eaton Rapids by only two points earlier in the season and were able to hold off the Greyhounds this time, 40-27.
     On the day, Brock Hoffman, Chase Veydt, Tyler Ebersole, Trent Hullett, and Brady Hoffman were 4-1, while Austin Catt was 3-2.  Blayne Kerstetter was 3-0.  The grapplers are 9-2 this season. Western will compete against Mason on Wednesday.