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This week's upload features a construction update, more from our Snowfest Court, and previews of upcoming events and activities in and around WHS.

 

The JV Girls Basketball team lost a hard fought game to Lansing Waverly last night 40-35. The girls put in an outstanding effort against a very good Waverly team. We were led by Sarah Clark who had a season high 13 points which included 3 three pointers and Cassidy Pluta who had 12 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assist. Kaite Wilkins contributed 4 points and 9 rebounds and Laura Holton 4 points and 5 rebounds. The girls play Lumen Christi at home on Friday.

The Freshman boys lost to Lansing Waverly 53 to 29.  Sheldan Williams led the team with 8 points and Michael Rauch added 6.  Their next game is Thursday night at Lumen Christi.

The JV boys lost to Lansing Waverly 56 to 48.  Austen Cooper led the team with 14 points, Timmy Mayotte scored 12, Brennan Joseph added 9 and Eli Reed scored 8.  Their next game is Thursday night at Lumen Christi.

The freshman girls lost last night to Lansing Waverly 33-15.  Sierra Griffith led the Panthers in scoring with 7 points.  Grace Archer added 4 points and pulled down 13 rebounds.  Tashie Gordon came up with 4 steals in a nice individual defensive effort.  The loss drops the Panthers to 2-4 on the season.  The freshman girls will be back in action tomorrow night at home against the JV team from Jackson Christian School.

Gymnasts beat Vikings

Last night Western Gymnastics went against Jackson High School.  The girls did well!  The final scores for the evening are below.

Western 120.925

Jackson High 116.725

Vault

Karissa Huss 7.75

Jenna Grannan 7.6

Veronica Fritz 7.7

Hannah Wilson 8.25

Rachel Macchia 8.3(1^st)

Kelli Hoffman 8.3(1^st)

Bars

Katie Collier 5.0

Jenna Grannan 6.55 (3^rd)

Veronica Fritz 5.15

Hannah Wilson 4.7

Rachel Macchia 6.0

Kelli Hoffman 7.9  (1st)

Beam

Alexis Schneider 6.9

Lindsey Cochrane 6.85

Veronica Fritz 6.9

Hannah Wilson 8.075 (3^rd)

Rachel Macchia 8.375 (1^st)

Kelli Hoffman 7.4

Floor

Jenna Grannan  7.85

Lindsey Cochrane 7.35

Laura Cochrane 7.4

Hannah Wilson 7.9 (3^rd)

Rachel Macchia 7.8

Kelli Hoffman 8.425 (2nd)

 

Profe Male: "Seniiors you can still order senior t-shirts!!!!."

Snowfest dance Saturday

The Snow Festival Dance is Saturday from 8 to 11 pm. The cost to get in is $7. The dance is "dress casual," so please wear no jeans.

Wrestlers beat Mounties, fall to Blackhawks

The wrestlers defeated Northwest in conference action last night 46-22 and lost to Leslie 38-33.  The Panthers are 15-5 overall and 3-1 in the conference.  Double winners for Western were Chase Veydt, Tyler Ebersole, Aaron White, Trent Hullett, Brady Hoffman, and Austin Catt. 

Junior Varsity wrestling winners against Leslie were Scott Cooley, Tommy Kik, Trey Shaughnessy.

Agility training for females happening Tuesdays and Thursdays

Any females grades 9-12 interested in playing softball or tennis this spring, workouts have started! Speed, Agility, and strength  Tuesday's and Thursday's from 2:50pm to 3:45pm by the athletic office. Bring water and a positive attitude!

Big bucks available to winner of Young Scientist Challenge

2013 Young Scientist Challenge is NOW OPEN for Entries     Your Student's Great Idea Could Win $25,000!   The Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge is now accepting entries for the 2013 competition. Encourage your students to enter for their chance to be named "America's Top Young Scientist." Open to students in grades 5-8, the Young Scientist Challenge asks entrants to create a 1-2 minute video showcasing their great idea to solve a real-world problem. Videos will not be judged on production skills and may be recorded on cell phones or basic digital cameras.Ten national finalists will have the opportunity to work directly with a 3M scientist in an exclusive summer mentorship program and bring their innovative ideas to life. One lucky student has the chance to win: $25,000, a once-in-a-lifetime trip with Discovery Student Adventures, and many more exciting prizes. New for 2013! The first 50 students to submit a video will receive a Young Scientist Challenge prize pack!   All video entries must be submitted online no later than April 23, 2013.      Questions? Review the FAQs at YoungScientistChallenge.com   Follow us on Facebook and @DE3MYSC on Twitter.

Hoffman wins vault, takes second in rest of events in dual meet at Fowlerville

Last night Western Gymnastics went against Fowlerville High School.  The final scores for the evening are below.

Fowlerville 130.35

Western 121.15

Vault

Karissa Huss 7.7

Jenna Grannan 7.55

Veronica Fritz 7.45

Hannah Wilson 8.3

Rachel Macchia 8.5 (3^rd)

Kelli Hoffman 8.6 (1^st)

Bars

Katie Collier 4.45

Jenna Grannan 6.65

Veronica Fritz 4.35

Hannah Wilson 4.3

Rachel Macchia 6.3

Kelli Hoffman 8.0 (2^nd)

Beam

Alexis Schneider 7.1

Lindsey Cochrane 7.05

Veronica Fritz 7.3

Hannah Wilson 7.05

Rachel Macchia 7.8

Kelli Hoffman 8.1 (2nd)

Floor

Jenna Grannan  7.85

Lindsey Cochrane 7.3

Veronica Fritz 7.2

Hannah Wilson 8.25

Rachel Macchia 7.5

Kelli Hoffman 8.75 (2nd)

Drama Department announcements

Today
Representatives from a MIFA school will be here to answer questions about the one-act festival after school until about 5 p.m. in the auditorium. 

Tomorrow (Wednesday)
We need five or six volunteers to help move items from the middle school drama closet.

Saturday
Another crew of five or six will be needed to help send Greased Lightning on her final voyage away from WHS and to her new home in Chicago.  That same day, the Drama Department will receive and store an amazing collection of costumes for next fall's musical, which is . . .  drum roll, please . . . Beauty and the Beast! 

Please see Mr. Dyer if you can help or if you have any questions.

Wrestling team to host rival Northwest Mounties Wednesday

The wrestling team is off to an excellent start this season.
The Panthers are 14-4 and three of their four losses have been to state ranked opponents.
 These guys have been working hard and are on a mission to win the
conference this year.
"Our only loss in the league was to Mason, 39-34," Coach Greg Hoffman said. "Mason has had a strangle hold on the CAAC the last six or more years.
The team is hosting *Northwest* on Wednesday and would love to have a big
crowd to cheer on the boys. Wrestling begins at 6 p.m.
Please come out and support the wrestling team.

Construction update: varsity locker rooms now off limits

The varsity locker rooms are no longer usable. There is no more storing bags or using the varsity locker rooms in the mornings.

If you need to store your athletic bags in the morning, you will need to purchase a lock and use the PE locker rooms. They are open at 7:10 a.m. Monday through Friday. You will need to provide your own lock.

Juniors-- meeting Thursday, Jan 17 to meet with photographer and talk about other class issues and prom.

The meeting will begin at 2:40pm  Ms. Sponsler's room.

Unified Strength Training resumes

The Unified Strength Training Program resumed last week as athletes discovered the pitfalls of taking more than two weeks off from training.
"I am sore," senior Nathan McUmber said.
Workouts are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and start ten minutes after the end of seventh hour.

Competitive opportunities available for out-of-season athletes

Schedules of meets for the Michigan Indoor Track Series and the Michigan High School Power Lifting Association can be found outside Coach Sponsler's classroom door.
These events can give athletes not currently in a sport an opportunity to focus their training and gauge their progress.
"If you go and compete, let it be a part of your overall training," Coach Sponsler said. "It's too easy to pull a muscle by blasting through a 200m when you haven't run since October."

Speed and agility training to begin for tennis and softball players

Attention Tennis and Softball Players: Speed and Agility Training starts tomorrow and will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:50 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. by the athletic office. All females grades 9-12 are welcome!

Wrestlers go 4-0 at Jim Clemet Memorial Elite 6 Duals

Brock Hoffman and Trent Hullett were 4-0 and helped the wrestling team place second at the Jim Clemet Memorial Elite 6 Duals over the weekend.  
The Panthers lost to Greenville, the number nine ranked team in Division 2, 18-47 in their opening match.  They went on to defeat Northwest 57-23, Lakewood 49-24, and Chippewa Valley 41-27.  Chase Veydt, Tanner Jewell, Blayne Kerstetter, and Tyler Ebersole were 3-1, while Grant Keller, Aaron White, Brady Hoffman, and Austin Catt were 2-2.

The Junior Varsity wrestler's placed 3rd of 10 teams at the Eaton Rapids Invitational.  Leading the Panthers with 1st place finishes were Noah Gazlay and Tommy Kik.  Devin Welter and Scott Cooley placed 2nd and Josh Holder was 3rd.   

Boys basketball defeats Mounties, 42-41

The Western Varsity basketball team defeated a feisty Northwest team 42-41 Friday night.
Isaiah Ingles led the way with 16 points and 4 assists and Andrew Hanson contributed 12 points and 8 rebounds.  Ryan Conklin led the way on the glass with 12 rebounds.  Western improves to 6-2 overall and 3-1 in the league.  We will travel to Lansing Waverly on Tuesday night and host Lumen Christi on Friday night.

Parma Western Competitive cheer finishes in 4th place at Leslie Invite