MATCAST May 14, 2012

Good morning Seguin High

ATTENTION SENIORS: There will be a mandatory Senior Class Meeting at 11:00 Tuesday, May 15 in the auditorium.  Graduation information
will be distributed and discussed.
FCCLA ends year, looks to future!! FCCLA Chapters will hold their annual end of school party on Tuesday, May 15 from 3:40-4:20 in room 419. Sign up with your advisor for what food you want to bring.   If you are interested in being an officer for the 2012-2013 school year, get an application from Mrs. Atkinson or Mrs. Davis.

Engineering Club meeting!! The Engineering Club will meet Wednesday, May 16 at 3:40 in Room 801 to complete plans for their upcoming picnic and community service closing out the year’s activities. If you’re a member, be there.

Chess Club meeting!! On the last Thursday of normal classes, May 24 is the Chess Club Pizza Party after school in Mr. Barker’s room 305. 

Powderpuff football WILL be happening!!! Know that it is last minute, but hoping its better late than never. Ladies if you are interested in participating on a team or boys if you want to coach the team, you must attending a MANDATORY meeting TODAY in the Ag Department after school.  They will be going over the practice schedule, handing out waivers, discussing fees and deciding who will coach the girls to lead their team to victory. They look forward to seeing you there and my the best class win!

From the attendance office!! If you lost credits due to your attendance you still have the opportunity to regain lost credits by attending tutorials.  Check your first semester report card for credit denials.  You may also check with your counselor or Mrs. Sanford to see if you lost credit. Also from the attendance office. After school Make up hour sessions have begun.  Make up hours are held Monday through Thursday.  Start time is 3:45 ending at 6:45.  Students should report to the varsity campus attendance office by 3:45. There are still 2 Saturdays available. May 19 & May 26. Check with the attendance office for further details. Also, Please don’t forget It’s time to add your name to the bulletin board. We have a star with your name on it. See Ms Mayo for details. Also Ms. Mayo needs copies of all your scholarship and acceptance letters.

Now in sports!! Lady Mats are AREA Champions Congratulations to our Softball team for winning their Area Championship game 6-3 last Thursday against Brandeis. However, they could not survive the Regional Quarter-Final match against Holmes over the weekend. By the time they were able to get in the much rain delayed game they fell 7-4 on Saturday in a one game title match.  Still, congratulations to our Lady Mats for a great season.

 That ís it for today’s MatCast!

Leaving you with this quote by ~ Thomas A. Edison

 “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up.The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.

 Have a Great Week, SHS!

MATCAST May 10, 2012

Good morning Seguin High

ATTENTION SENIORS: there will be a mandatory Senior Class Meeting at 11:00 Tuesday, May 15 in the auditorium.  Graduation information will be distributed and discussed.

Project Graduation fund raiser!! CiCi’s Pizza is doing another Project Graduation fund raiser today starting at 5 p.m. A portion of sales will be given to Project Graduation, just mention when you pay for your order that you support project graduation!

Watch it!!! Here comes Hairspray!!! The Theater Department is presenting the Broadway musical Hairspray on May 11-13 in the auditorium.  May 11 and 13 will be at 7:30 p.m. and the May 13 show will be at 2:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased for $12 for adults and $8 for students.

FCCLA ends year, looks to future!! FCCLA Chapters will hold their annual end of school party on Tuesday, May 15 from 3:40-4:20 in room 419. Sign up with your advisor for what food you want to bring.   If you are interested in being an officer for the 2012-2013 school year, get an application from Mrs. Atkinson or Mrs. Davis.

Matador HOSA meeting!! Don’t forget the Matador HOSA picnic on Saturday, May 12.

Engineering Club meeting!! The Engineering Club will meet next Wednesday, May 16 at 3:40 in Room 801 to complete plans for their upcoming picnic and community service closing out the year’s activities. If you’re a member, be there.

Chess Club meeting!! On the last Thursday of normal classes, May 24 is the Chess Club Pizza Party after school in Mr. Barker’s room 305. 

Powderpuff football WILL be happening!! Know that it is last minute, but hoping its better late than never.  Ladies if you are interested in participating on a team or boys if you want to coach the team, you must attending a MANDATORY meeting on Monday the 14th (yes this Monday as in the next day we attend school) in the Ag Department after school.  They will be going over the practice schedule, handing out waivers, discussing fees and deciding who will coach the girls to lead their team to victory. They look forward to seeing you there and my the best class win!

From the attendance office!!! If you lost credits due to your attendance you still have the opportunity to regain lost credits by attending tutorials.  Check your first semester report card for credit denials.  You may also check with your counselor or Mrs. Sanford to see if you lost credit. Also from the attendance office, After school Make up hour sessions have begun.  Make up hours are held Monday through Thursday.  Start time is 3:45 ending at 6:45.  Students should report to the varsity campus attendance office by 3:45. There will be 3 Saturdays available.  May 12, May 19 & May 26. Check with the attendance office for further details.

 
Also, Please don’t forget!! It’s time to add your name to the bulletin board. We have a star with your name on it. See Ms Mayo for details. Also Ms. Mayo needs copies of all your scholarship and acceptance letters.

Now in sports!! Lady Mats win AREA Championship. Congratulations to our Softball team for winning their Area Championship game 6-3 last Thursday against Brandeis. The Regional Quarter-Final match against Holmes will be Friday at 7 p.m. at Steele HS.  Teachers school ID will admit one. This will be a one game series. Send off, Everyone is invited to the softball send off on Friday at 4 p.m. We will be lining the driveway between West Gym and Tom Crump Gym to wish the team luck as they take on Holmes.

That ís it for today’s MatCast!

Leaving you with this quote by ~ Robert Louis Stevenson

“Everyone who got where he is has had to begin where he was.”

Have a Great Weekend, SHS!

MATCAST April 19, 2012

Good morning Seguin High

MatCast auditions today!! Anyone interested in becoming a member of MatCast needs to go to room 318 today immediately after school for an audition. If you are willing to work hard during and after school please apply. Go visit with Mr. Hall if you have any questions.

Seniors!! Caps, gowns and invitations will be ready for pick up next week on Wednesday, April 25 and Thursday, April 26, at Goldie Harris gym. Balances are due at that time.

Mr. Matador practice!! Calling all boys involved with Mr. Matador: Your first practice is today after school in the commons from 3:30-4:30.

Please don’t forget!! It’s time to add your name to the bulletin board. We have a star with your name on it. See Ms Mayo for details. Also Ms. Mayo needs copies of all your scholarship and acceptance letters.

DI had great success!! They went, they performed, THEY CONQUERED! Eight teams went to the state competition, FIVE teams are moving on, matching SISD’s most dominate performance . . . EVER! Each team competed against 17 to 20 teams from around the state.

FIRST PLACE:
Seguin HS: Senior Level

• Megan Ludzenski
• Amanda Martin
• Mason Mueller
• Vanessa Ortiz
• Sabrina Rangel
• Madison Van Booven

Team Managers:

• Teresa Van Booven
• Bubba Martin

Challenge: Coming Attractions

SECOND PLACE:

Seguin HS: Senior Level

• Sara Dibrell
• Morgan Donsbach
• Mariaelena Ramirez
• JanelleWeinmans.

Team managers:

• Joe Dibrell
• Matt Donsbach.

Challenge: Solar Stage

FCCLA winners move on to nationals!! Please congratulate seniors Julia Jessen and Jessie Reiley for winning first place out of 19 teams this weekend at the FCCLA State conference in the Focus on Children Category Occupationally Specific. These young ladies will be representing not only Seguin HS but the state of Texas at FCCLA Nationals this summer. And, FCCLA-Career members Karen Ortiz and Clarissa Willliams placed 5th in the National Programs of Action event at the state level in Dallas.

Important news from NTHS!! The National Technical Honor Society will hold their Induction of new members at their banquet today, at 6 p.m. in the Varsity Cafeteria. Dress nice for pictures for the yearbook. Members bring “finger foods” to share (veggies, cookies, chips/dips, sandwiches, snacks, etc.) Parents and guests are welcome. NTHS Seniors–remember to order your graduation collars $20 in rooms 316 or 511.

Attention future cosmotology students!! Quick reminder for all students interested in taking Cosmetology next year. Return your signed permission slip to room 518 by May 1.

From the attendance office!! If you lost credits due to your attendance you still have the opportunity to regain lost credits by attending tutorials. Check your first semester report card for credit denials. You may also check with your counselor or Mrs. Sanford to see if you lost credit.

April Students of the Month

9th Grade
Rae”Nisha Hunter; Hunter Jubela

10th Grade
Nathan Tiemann; Lindsey Koenen

11th Grade
Amanda Bush; Collin Goulart

12th Grade
Ashley Soefje; Phillip Imoff

Sports Time! In men’s track PJ Hall has qualified to advance to regionals in both the shot put and the discus. Dequan Hedspeth qualified in the 100 meter dash so both young men will represent the school at regionals and will be shooting for a place in the state meet. And, Congratulations to Portia Hastings. She qualified for the Regional Track meet in the Long Jump and Triple Jump! These three athletes will be competing on Friday, April 27. Also, Behind Ciara Luna’s no hit pitching the Matador softball team closed out their district season with a 9-1 victory over Wagner last night. The Lady Mats will open the 2012 playoffs against either San Antonio Madison or San Antonio Johnson. Attention Athletes: Measurements for spring sports letter jackets will on Thursday May 3. Your coach will handout packets about a week before May 3. If you do not attend the May 3 measurement day you will not be able to order your letter jacket until next school year.Also, If you ordered soccer playoff shirts please pick them up in the athletic office before or after school.

That ís it for today’s MatCast!

Leaving you with this quote by ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”

Have a Great Week, SHS!

MATCAST April 18, 2012

Good morning Seguin High

MatCast auditions next week!! Anyone interested in becoming a member of MatCast needs to go to room 318 on Thursday, April 19 immediately after school for an audition. If you are willing to work hard during and after school please apply. Go visit with Mr. Hall if you have any questions.

Rachel’s Challenge Rally!! The Rachel’s Challenge carnival and rally is today from 5:00-7:00 pm at Matador Stadium and part of the adjacent North parking lot. The carnival is free and runs from 5-6 p.m. From 6:00-7:00 pm is the rally which features guest speakers and special entertainment. They hope to see you there. Please do not park in the north parking lot today. The student parking lot will be closed all day for the Rachel Challenge Rally. Please park at Oak Park Mall on Wednesday. If you have parked in the wrong place you need to move your vehicle immediately. As always, please be careful crossing the street coming onto the campus. Please use the designated crosswalks.

Please don’t forget!! It’s time to add your name to the bulletin board. We have a star with your name on it. See Ms Mayo for details. Also Ms. Mayo needs copies of all your scholarship and acceptance letters.

DI had great success!! They went, they performed, THEY CONQUERED! Eight teams went to the state competition, FIVE teams are moving on, matching SISD’s most dominate performance . . . EVER! Each team competed against 17 to 20 teams from around the state.

FIRST PLACE:
Seguin HS: Senior Level

• Megan Ludzenski
• Amanda Martin
• Mason Mueller
• Vanessa Ortiz
• Sabrina Rangel
• Madison Van Booven

Team Managers:

• TeresaVan Booven
• Bubba Martin

Challenge: Coming Attractions

SECOND PLACE:

Seguin HS: Senior Level

• Sara Dibrell
• Morgan Donsbach
• Mariaelena Ramirez
• Janelle Weinmans

Team managers:

• Joe Dibrell
• Matt Donsbach.

Challenge: Solar Stage

FCCLA winners move on to nationals!! Please congratulate seniors Julia Jessen and Jessie Reiley for winning first place out of 19 teams this weekend at the FCCLA State conference in the Focus on Children Category Occupationally Specific. These young ladies will be representing not only Seguin HS but the state of Texas at FCCLA Nationals this summer. And, FCCLA-Career members Karen Ortiz and Clarissa Willliams placed 5th in the National Programs of Action event at the state level in Dallas.

Important news from NTHS!! The National Technical Honor Society will hold their Induction of new members at their banquet tomorrow, April 19 at 6 p.m. in the Varsity Cafeteria. Dress nice for pictures for the yearbook. Members bring “finger foods” to share (veggies, cookies, chips/dips, sandwiches, snacks, etc.) Parents and guests are welcome. NTHS Seniors–remember to order your graduation collars $20 in rooms 316 or 511.

Attention future cosmotology students!! Letters have gone out to students who have expressed an interest in taking Cosmetology I next year. Spaces for the class are limited. There will be an important parents meeting today in room 518 at 6 pm. Please make arrangements to attend.

Engineering Club News!! The Engineering Club will meet briefly today at 3:35 in Room 804.

From the attendance office!! If you lost credits due to your attendance you still have the opportunity to regain lost credits by attending tutorials. Check your first semester report card for credit denials. You may also check with your counselor or Mrs. Sanford to see if you lost credit.

April Students of the Month

9th Grade
Rae”Nisha Hunter; Hunter Jubela

10th Grade
Nathan Tiemann; Lindsey Koenen

11th Grade
Amanda Bush; Collin Goulart

12th Grade
Ashley Soefje; Phillip Imoff

Sports Time!! In men’s track PJ Hall has qualified to advance to regionals in both the shot put and the discus. Dequan Hedspeth qualified in the 100 meter dash so both young men will represent the school at regionals and will be shooting for a place in the state meet. And, Congratulations to Portia Hastings. She qualified for the Regional Track meet in the Long Jump and Triple Jump!Also, Behind Ciara Luna’s no hit pitching the Matador softball team closed out their district season with a 9-1 victory over Wagner last night. The Lady Mats will open the 2012 playoffs against either San Antonio Madison or San Antonio Johnson.

That ís it for today’s MatCast!

Leaving you with this quote by ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”

Have a Great Week, SHS!

MATCAST April 17, 2012

Good morning Seguin High

MatCast auditions next week!! Anyone interested in becoming a member of MatCast needs to go to room 318 on Thursday, April 19 immediately after school for an audition.  If you are willing to work hard during and after school please apply. Go visit with Mr. Hall if you have any questions.

Rachel’s Challenge Rally!! The Rachel’s Challenge carnival and rally will be tomorrow from 5:00-7:00 pm at Matador Stadium and part of the adjacent North parking lot.  The carnival is free and runs from 5-6 p.m. From 6:00-7:00 pm is the rally which features guest speakers and special entertainment. They hope to see you there. To allow room for the carnival, a section of the parking lot closest to the stadium will be unavailable for parking on Wednesday.  Please keep this in mind if you are a student
who drives to school each day.

Please don’t forget!!! It’s time to add your name to the bulletin board. We have a star with your name on it. See Ms Mayo for details. Also Ms. Mayo needs copies of all your scholarship and acceptance letters.

 
DI had great success!! They went, they performed, THEY CONQUERED! Eight teams went to the state competition, FIVE teams are moving on, matching SISD’s most dominate performance . . . EVER! Each team competed against 17 to 20 teams from around the state.
FIRST PLACE:
Seguin HS: Senior Level

• Megan Ludzenski
• Amanda Martin
• Mason Mueller
• Vanessa Ortiz
• Sabrina Rangel
• Madison Van Booven

Team Managers: Teresa Van Booven and Bubba Martin

Challenge: Coming Attractions
SECOND PLACE:
Seguin HS: Senior Level

• Sara Dibrell
• Morgan Donsbach
• Mariaelena Ramirez
• Janelle Weinmans

Team managers: Joe Dibrell and Matt Donsbach.

Challenge: Solar Stage
FCCLA winners move on to nationals. Please congratulate seniors Julia Jessen and Jessie Reiley for winning first place out of 19 teams this weekend at the FCCLA State conference in the Focus on Children Category Occupationally Specific.  These young ladies will be representing not only Seguin HS but the state of Texas at FCCLA Nationals this summer. And FCCLA-Career members Karen Ortiz and Clarissa Willliams placed 5th in the National Programs of Action event at the state level in Dallas.

Important news from NTHS!! National Technical Honor Society will hold their induction of new members at their banquet on Thurday, April 19 at 6 p.m. in the Varsity Cafeteria.  Dress nice for pictures for the yearbook.  Members bring “finger foods” to share (veggies, cookies, chips/dips, sandwiches, snacks, etc.)  Parents and guests are welcome. NTHS Seniors–remember to order your graduation collars $20 in rooms 316 or 511.

Attention future cosmotology students!! Letters have gone out to students who have expressed an interest in taking Cosmetology I next year.  Spaces for the class are limited.  There will be an important parents meeting today in room 518 at 6 pm. Please make arrangements to attend.

Engineering Club!! Engineering Club News The Engineering Club will meet briefly tomorrow April 18 at 3:35 in Room 804.

From the attendance office!! If you lost credits due to your attendance you still have the opportunity to regain lost credits by attending tutorials.  Check your first semester report card for credit denials.  You may also check with your counselor or Mrs. Sanford to see if you lost credit.

April Students of the Month:  

9th Grade

• Rae”Nisha Hunter
• Hunter Jubela

10th Grade

• Nathan Tiemann
• Lindsey Koenen

11th Grade

• Amanda Bush
• Collin Goulart

12th Grade

• Ashley Soefje
• Phillip Imoff

SPORTS!! In men’s track PJ Hall has qualified to advance to regionals in both the shot put and the discus.  Dequan Hedspeth qualified in the 100 meter dash so both young men will represent the school at regionals and will be shooting for a place in the state meet. And, Congratulations to Portia Hastings. She qualified for the Regional Track meet in the Long Jump and Triple Jump! Also. The Matador softball team has secured second place in district and will be in the playoffs.  They will host Wagner tonight in their final district game of the year. The game will begin at 7 p.m. Baseball is also playoff bound. The Matador baseball team has also earned a slot in the playoff tournament. They will host San Marcos tonight at 7 p.m. at Smokey Joe Williams field at the fairgrounds.

That ís it for today’s MatCast!

Leaving you with this quote by ~ Deepam Chaterjee

“When you are totally at peace with yourself, nothing can shake you.”

Have a Great Week, SHS!

MATCAST April 10 2012

Good morning Seguin High!

Cheerleading and Starstepper Spring Showcase! Thursday, April 12 in Goldie Harris Gym at 6:30, Free Admission (Also includes, SHS Hip Hop classes and Dance Training class). Please go out and support these ladies that have worked so hard!

BPA Fundraiser!!! Business Professionals of America (BPA) will have a Drive-thru Bar-B-Q Brisket Plate Sale catered by Johnny’s Bar-B-Q. Drive-thru on Wednesday, April 11 in front of the high school, 815 Lamar Street, from 4:00-6:30. Tickets are $7 and include brisket with all the trimmings and a dessert. Tickets can be purchased from any BPA member or advisor. Reserve your plates now. A limited amount of plates will be available for purchase the day of the sale. Monies raised will benefit members attending Nationals in Chicago and end of the year activities.

Success at District UIL competition!!! Several students have brought home honors from the District 25-5A Academic UIL competition and many will advance to regionals on April 21. The Current Issues and Events team (coached by Adam Compton) won second place, and Trent Oatman took fourth place in that contest. Our only two competitors in Ready Writing, Brittany Manzcuk and Elena Gonzales, earned second and third place respectively. Brittany and Elena, who are coached by Patsy Smith, our UIL Coordinator, will advance to regionals. Eric Burns coached the Computer Science team to a second place finish and Pete Gonzalez earned a sixth place in that category. The Journalism team successfully defended their team title by out pointing all schools in their four events. David Lopez led the team by winning gold medals in Editorial and Feature Writing and a silver medal in News Writing while placing fourth in Headline Writing, so he will go to regionals in three events. Elena Gonzalez will also go to regionals by placing third in Feature Writing. Also placing were Janelle Polcyn with fourth place finishes in News and Feature Writing and Neal Friesenhawn earning fourth in Editorials. That is back-to-back championships for the Journalism team. The students finishing in fourth place in each event are alternates to the regional competition.

SENIORS!!! Here is some Project Graduation news pass the word Taco Cabana is donating a percentage of the cash register ticket to Project Graduation for anyone who dines there Thursday evening, April 12 just tell them you are there to help raise money for Project Graduation. Also, please don’t forget!! It’s time to add your name to the bulletin board. We have a star with your name on it. See Ms Mayo for details. Also Ms. Mayo needs copies of all your scholarship and acceptance letters.

To all groups, organizations and teams!!! Please make sure you have your group or team pictures turned into the yearbook staff by April 16. Also, please provide identification of everyone as they are in the photo. Thank you to all of you who have already turned in your photos.

NTHS!! The National Technical Honor Society will hold their Induction of new members at their banquet on Thurday, April 19 at 6 p.m. in the Varsity Cafeteria. Dress nice for pictures for the yearbook. Members bring “finger foods” to share (veggies, cookies, chips/dips, sandwiches, snacks, etc.)Parents and guests are welcome. NTHS Seniors–remember to order your graduation collars $20 in rooms 316 or 511.

SHS Engineering Club meets for photo!!! The Engineering Club will be taking their group photo for the yearbook tomorrow April 11 at 3:30, meet in room 801. Please wear your Engineering Club T-Shirts. Don’t miss this opportunity to represent your memebership in SHS Engineering Club this year! They also need to discuss their last fund raiser for the year.

Students and Staff !!! Once upon a time, fairytales were AWESOME! They can be again! Join the librarians for a free night of Grimm Tales as we present a visit with author Adam Gidwitz. This event takes place at 6:30 p.m. tonight, in the Rodriguez Elementary Cafeteria. See your campus librarian for tickets, and check out a copy of A Tale Dark and Grimm.

Attendance office!! If you lost credits due to your attendance you still have the opportunity to regain lost credits by attending tutorials. Check your first semester report card for credit denials. You may also check with your counselor or Mrs. Sanford to see if you lost credit.

Seniors!! Time is fast running out for you and your parents to purchase a Senior Ad to be placed in the yearbook. Also, if you have not yet purchased your yearbook, you must at least make a down payment of $25 by April 15 to reserve a copy for yourself. See Mr. Hall in room 318 for an ad and a yearbook.

That ís it for today’s MatCast!

Leaving you with this quote by ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”

Have a Great Week, SHS!