SENIORS!

1.) Start bringing in group pictures from elementary all the way up to now for their senior slide show.

2.) If you are planning on speaking at Graduation or Bac. need to stay April 19th to present their speeches to a panel of judges

3.) anyone interested in singing the class song Whenever You Remember by Carrie Underwood must go see Profe Male during power play to perform it as an audition

Spring Arbor Drama Club

The Spring Arbor Drama Club is performing Shakespeare's Twelfth Night will be showing on the 12th, 13th and 14th of April. Tickets are $10, but with groups of 10 or more we can offer a lower price.

Jackson County Rose Festival

For 54 years, the Jackson County Rose Festival has hosted one of the most prestigious pageants in the state of Michigan. The Jackson County RoseQueen Scholarship pageant program has offered one of the highest scholarship awards in the state and we rank second nationally. Our contestants can earn anywhere from $500-$1000 if they are one of the top 10 finalist that move to the RoseQueen Pageant in August, and our Queen and runners-up are awarded anywhere from $1200-$1500 to be used to continue their education. Our 2012 RoseQueen Scholarship sponsorship ranged from a one year tuition valued at $3000. at JCC, Two year tuition valued at $8000.00 at Baker College or a Two year tuition scholarship valued at 12,600.00 at Spring Arbor University. In addition to these wonderful scholarship opportunities, competing in the RoseQueen pageant will reinforce leadership, poise, philanthropy and life skills that can be used as each participant moves into adulthood. The preliminary pageant application process has been extended through April 10th. Prelims will take place on April 21st and the RoseQueen pageant will take place on August 17th. Any interested young ladies between the age of 17 and 23 are welcome to complete an application and return it to me by the deadline date. The following criteria needs to be met in order for applications to be accepted. Talent - This can be anything from your traditional vocal, or instrumental performance. It can also include performances such as a dramatic reading/poetry, baton twirling, magician...... Platform - You must have a philanthropic mission that you are ready to present and defend. Evening gown Swimsuit Panel Interview - Demonstrating your communication skills in front of 5 to 7 judges On Stage Question - Demonstrating your ability to think on your feet. You DO NOT have to be a "pageant girl" to take part in this event!

College-Palooza

Northwest High School is hosting College-Palooza, a college fair with over 50 public and private colleges and universities represented, on Wednesday night, April 24th from 6th to 7:30. For Juniors who just got their ACT score back, this is a great next step! 

SPRINGsanity

SPRINGsanity starts this week and the Sophomores are ALREADY in the lead!!

SPRINGsanity t-shirts are FOR SALE NOW! See Ms. Sponsler or a yearbook staffer at lunch. Shirts are in your class colors for next week's spirit week and will earn points for your grade level. Only $10--get one by the end of the day Tuesday!!

DODGEBALL--sign up your team, turn in your permission slips and pay your entrance fee by Wed for the lowest cost. We will still accept paperwork and fees after Wed thru Friday 7th hr BUT the cost will double--sign up today!

The Panther Play off game show is THIS Friday, March 22 at 7pm in the Aud. Come see 10 people from your grade level and 30 from the others compete to earn spirit points and money for charity. $4 gets you in the door and gets points added to your class totals.

The Dodgeball competition is Monday night in the gym starting at 6pm. $3 will get you a wristband in the door to watch the whole bracket.

Spirit week days start on Monday--be on the look-out for posters in the cafeteria, and in other unusual places telling you what to wear next week to earn spirit points for your grade.

Talk to a Yearbooker if you have any questions! 

Shamrocks

There are only 3 days remaining for the MDA fundraiser and the class race is close.
Juniors: 5317
Freshmen: 5200
Seniors: 5050
Sophomores: 2627
You can still buy shamrocks during lunch and the quest class students will be coming around to all classes at the beginning of 5th hour on Wednesday. Help support a great course and buy a shamrock or two.

Teen Idol

American 1 Credit Union is searching for the most talented singers in your area to compete in their ninth annual American 1 Teen Idol competition in July. Teen Idol is an event designed to promote performance art students and to raise money for local charities. The competition is open to all students 13-19 and not just students that are in choir. Download the application at www.american1cu.org.

SENIORS!

Any senior interested in speaking at baccalaureate or graduation, contact Profe Male ASAP!

Congrats to Alexa Pluta!

Congratulations to Alexa Pluta. Her artwork was awarded Top 100in the state at MAEA judging. Her work will be displayed at the Michigan Youth Arts Festival in May! Way to go Alexa!

Multimedia Communication

How do you communicate a thought or idea for yourself or a client? Are you interested in logos, typography, print, radio, TV, Web 2.0 or using new specialized technology? Join Multimedia Communication! See the counselors to sign up!

Jewell places fifth, Hullett seventh, at wrestling state finals

The panthers placed two wrestlers in the state finals over the weekend.  

Tanner Jewell brought home a 5th place medal with a 3-2 record in three days of competition.  Tanner made it to the semi-finals before losing to the eventual state champion in his weight class.  Tanner finished the season 34 wins and 9 losses. 

Trent Hullett was 7th place and finished 3-2 as well.  Trent finished the season with 44 wins and 11 losses and earned his 100the career win on the last match of his high school career.

The tennis team is selling McDonalds Coupon books!

the varsity tennis team is selling McDonalds coupon booklets to raise money for their season. they cost $10.00 each but have a value of $25.00. see mrs. Scott in the front office for details. 

Order Your Senior Yard Sign Now!

The Western Academic Boosters will have 2013 SENIOR yard signs available for purchase this year for a cost of $15.00 per sign.
If you would like to order a sign (or multiple signs), please complete the portion below, and place it in an envelope to: "Western Academic Boosters- Senior Sign." Please include payment with your order form.

Make Checks Payable to: Western Academic Boosters

You may have your student return it to the High School Office.

Seniors if you would like to speak at baccalaureate or at the graduation ceremony, please see Mrs. Male

Boys basketball teams fall to Titans

The Western varsity boys basketball team team lost to Lumen Christi Friday night.  
The varsity team played extremely hard and battled a good Titan team the entire night.  Isaiah Ingles led the way for Western with 18 points and six assists while Ryan Conklin added nine points and Andrew Hanson added eight points.  Gabe Lefere did a nice job on the boards picking up six rebounds.  Western is next in action Tuesday night against Harper Creek.  It will be senior night for Western.

The Western JV Boys lost to a close one to Lumen Christi 58 to 56.  Timmy Mayotte scored 15, Easton Oliver 11, Braydon Young 10 and Austin Copper 10.  Their last game of the season is Tuesday at home against Harper Creek.


The Freshman Boys lost at Lumen Christi.  Michael Rauch scored 6, Jacob LeFevre had 5 and Magnus Radala added 4.  Their last game of the season is Tuesday at home against Harper Creek.

Girls bowling team qualifies for state finals

Show posters available from Mr. Dyer

Cast and crew of Dirty Rotten Tricks, see Mr. Dyer to get your free copy of the show poster.  Also, stop by to check out a copy of the script for the spring play, Would You Like Fries With Your Murder?  Auditions are next week!  If you already checked out a script, please make sure to return it so others can borrow it.  See Mr. Dyer with any questions.

An important message for Key Clubbers...

Attention Key Club,
Be sure to attend the meeting today at 2:45.....Especially if you plan to go to the Pistons game at the Palace this Saturday night. We will be finalizing rides and tickets today!

Senior meeting after school in Mrs. Male's room

There will be a meeting after school on Thursday in Mrs. Male's room for seniors interesting in painting or coming up with a design for the cafeteria wall.

Artists showing work at MAEA regional show

The Michigan Art Education Association Region 3 Show will be held Feb. 14 through March 1

Alexa Pluta has a close up horse's head using conte as the medium. Moving on to State Judging

Carlee Pacholek has an acrylic painting using the song "Blue Moon" as inspiration.

Mackenzie Bowden has a chalk drawing of an elderly man.

Olivia Fatchett created this multiple exposure in Digital Arts.

Show is at Adrian College

Valade Gallery, Shipman Library on Williams Street between Mahan & Peelle Streets.

The Gallery is open:

Mon - Fri 9 - 4

Thurs - 9 - 9

Sat 10 - 4

Reception - Friday, March 1, from 5 to 8pm