The CHIEF September 2016

FFA Update

Cheerleading Update

By Sarah Albrecht

By Carlie Weaver

Often, for FFA members, the new school year brings many opportunities to get out as a chapter member into the community. Just recently we walked in the Labor Day Parade and carried signs. Unfortunately, due to heavy rain, we weren’t allowed to help out at Rusty’s Drive In for the Thresher man’s Reunion this year. We have started some career development events, or CDE’s, such as the land use team and the horse judging team. Always be sure to check the signup sheets on Mr. Bane and Mr. Faber’s doors. You never want to miss out on something fun like the Six Flags trip or a trip to broaden your horizons such as the National Convention. This year’s National Convention will take place from October 19 th to the 22 nd in Indianapolis, Indiana. Keep an eye out for this application because it is sure to be a great trip. You don’t want to miss out! As students are getting into the swing of school, so are our fall sports! I took the opportunity to interview freshman Brooke Whittle, a member of the tennis team, and see how their season is shaping up. TR: What made you want to do tennis? BW: I wanted to be involved and try something new being a freshman in high school. I had heard so many positive things about tennis and it made me want to try it TR: What are your hopes for the season? BW: That we all do well and everyone improves. Also I hope that some varsity girls make it to State. TR: How do you think the season is going so far? BW: The season is going amazingly well; I never realized how fun tennis was. I am really glad that others encouraged me to try it. TR: What advice would you give to anyone thinking about joining the tennis team? BW: Don't be afraid to try something new. Tennis is a great sport for anyone and tons of fun! FFA information can be found HERE . Tennis By Taylor Ritter

If you have ever attended a PTHS varsity football game, you have probably noticed fifteen girls on the sidelines yelling and cheering with Indian pride. These fifteen girls make up the 2016 varsity football cheerleading squad. There are five new freshman additions to the team this year. These five girls, in alphabetical order, are: Lauren Durham, Natasha Koenig, Cori Martin, Carli Smetzer and Kylie Wunsch. In addition, we have two new sophomores: Margan Barr and Katie Sparks. This team has been practicing together since mid-summer and have been working hard on cheers, stunts, and tumbling.

Make sure you cheer along with them next time you are out supporting your varsity Indians!

Music Department News

By Mathew Birkett

Our Marching Indians got 3 rd place in the Washington Invitational Competition on the 10 th and we’re preparing to do an even better exhibition at this year’s Indian Showdown with at least 10 other bands appearing to compete on Saturday, September 17 th . Our choirs are working on their music for the Fall Chorus Concert. In Concert Choir, we’re preparing to sing the “Star Spangled Banner” at the Homecoming game on the 23 rd . We also have our Tour of Schools on the 20 th .

Click HERE for the Music Department website

Attention Teachers! Check out the Teacher Resource Webpage @ http://libguides.pontiac.k12.il.us/content.php?pid=495677

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