Academics
Mrs.
Paula Troutman’s 3rd block Apparel II class is working hard on their
semester project titled “Designer’s Closet”. The project promotes a key
part of the curriculum which requires students to conduct themselves as if they
own their own store that manufactures clothing and other accessories.
“It
[Designer’s Closet] helps us learn to manage our own business.” senior Crystal
Ogden said.
The items range from
purses to pillows, scarves and hats to pajama bottoms, and prices vary among
the items. All proceeds benefit the C.T.E program and help towards the
purchasing of classroom materials.
Anyone interested in purchasing items from the Designer’s Closet can
contact Mrs. Troutman in room B-113.
School violence, medical marijuana, and steroid use in
pro-sports are just some of the topics of public concern that seniors in Ms. Amy
Henderson’s English IV Honors class are researching.
“The basis of the project is to get
seniors to be able to respond to issues of the public that aren’t usually
talked about,”
In her project, senior Katherine Wiles is
researching the topic of abortion, which she chose because it is one to the hot
topics in the presidential election.
Other topics that some of the students are
working on are domestic violence, alternative fuel, the relationship between
music and violence, troops withdrawn from
In this project, the students will have to do a
five-minute presentation that will include four sources, fact data, an outline
of their project and a poster with visuals.
-DB
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John Daniel’s classes have had the opportunity not many classes get.
After visiting the North Carolina Historical
Society’s website, Daniel found a way to get World War II memorabilia here to
South Iredell.
Various items were sent to
South in a Rubbermaid container, including flags and scrapbooks, ration kits,
cigarettes, and matches.
The classes held discussions
about the objects and many J.R.O.T.C students were interested in the items.
“These items are a valuable
resource provided by the North Carolina Historical Society and should be more
widely used by schools,” Daniel said.
-AM
[05.15.07] These past few weeks, Masonry 1 has learned how to make their own Adobe bricks, which resemble those first made by the Egyptians. The bricks are bonded together only mud and straw, then set in the sun to dry. The Masonry 1 students realized the one major downfall to the Adobe bricks: they are easily eroded away by the rain. Masonry Instructor Mr. Blake Reep also headed another project to improve the school by assigning his Masonry 3 class to lay stone on the sign in front of the school. “Masonry 3 is continually looking for ways to improve the appearance of the school, which can be done with more than just brick work, but stone laying as well,” said Reep. –AA
[05.15.07] Mrs. Paula Troutman’s First Block Apparel 1 class finished preparing the bandannas to be sent to Iraq. A total of 106 bandannas were made in the requested color of solid black. They had to make many different sizes to fit every size head, which turned out to be the most difficult part of this project. Troutman and class found a simple solution to this problem by testing the bandannas on the heads of many teachers at the school. A representative from the Red Cross, Lori McDaniels, is coming this week to pick up the bandannas and deliver them to the troops, including her son who is serving in Iraq. – AA
[05.15.07] The AP English 4 Class is in preparation for their Final Exam, which will be taken next Thursday, May 10. A member of the class, Caleb Sherril said, “The exam’s going to be tough, but I think Mr. Stewart prepared us well.” The Seniors’ anxiety continues to rise, as the day for their last High School English exam creeps closer!—BS
[04.30.07] Mr. Michael Thier’s English 3 Honors class has currently been studying poetry, with the help of Mr. James Hogan. The class is working on a project, in which they are taking older poems, and creating their own versions. Using podcast technology, they are able to add in effects and their own voices. The students are also to make a Web Page for the Author of their chosen poem. A member of the class, junior Kristian Belk said, “It’s a very different way of learning which provides better comprehension of the poem.” --BS
[04.30.07] Mrs. Paula Troutman's first period Apparel class has found ways to take what they have learned and give back to the community. The class is making bandannas for soldiers stationed in Iraq. "It is an honor and a privilege to have the opportunity to provide assistance to the men and women serving in Iraq," said Troutman. The class is also making pet vests for the adoption program at the Humane Society.—AA
[04.30.07] Ms. Jacqueline Carnduff is Technical 1 Math is working on a project the connects them to the fundamentals of Algebra and will the discover the origins of Algebra. The students work individual and there are five parts using levels of blooms taxonomy including discovery, and mastery. “The students will achieve, and will gain basis for Algebra” says Mrs. Jacqueline Carnduff.—ST
[04.30.07] Mr. James Hogan’s A.P. English 3 Class recently wrote a screenplay adaptation of Twain’s, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. The point of the assignment was to adapt Huck Finn into a contemporary story. The students rewrote the story, replacing Huck as a runaway foster child, and Jim, another character, as an immigrant fugitive hiding out from the I.N.S. Out of the many assignments the A.P. students are given, this one in particular they enjoyed, being able to transform their own ideas into an older story. --BS
[04.30.07] This fall, students took the Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry E.O.C. The percentage of passing students is currently 61.6% for the Algebra II E.O.C. Sophomore Shaneice Williams said, “I thought it was very easy, and I felt very prepared for the test.” Nicole Turner, a student who also took the Algebra II E.O.C. said, “It was very hard. What we learned was not on there. And I also forgot how to use the calculator for some stuff.” The percentage of students passing the Geometry test is 89.8%. “ I did very good considering I was failing the class in he beginning of the year. It was easy because I went to all the EOC reviews and that helped out a lot.” Said sophomore Samone Henderson. ST
[04.30.07] The Career and Tech Department administered the Accuplacer Test last week. This test assesses your knowledge on reading, sentence structure, arithmetic, and college level algebra. These scores are then used to show your readiness for college. Many community colleges use the Accuplacer Test for placement in college level courses. "It was a great day and we appreciate everyone’s participation," said Career/Tech Department Chairman Jim Williams. "We tested 92 out of 116 (Career/Tech Prep) students and hope to test them all by the end of the year. This is something that people should take seriously because it is an oppurtunity to take advantage of and like the SAT, the more you take it, the more your sores will improve." -AA
Information & Announcements
<> PATH/PEER donated $1000 of their hard-earnedKinnaird, a junior football player at
Initially, Kinnaird was in a coma and on life support. Four to six weeks later he remains in the hospital, but is able to eat and take care of himself.
PATH/PEER made $6700 in the haunted school this year and decided they wanted to donate some of that money to charity.
<>“At the meetings, we proposed several different charities,” Aeriel Hall, a senior PATH/PEER member said. “We chose him because we felt like we could relate to him because he was an athlete.”
Kinnaird’s accident was similar to the tragic four-wheeler accident killing SIHS student Jesse Evans in 2006, which was another reason PATH/PEER chose Kinnaird to donate their money to.
<>Many members of PATH/PEER along with Jill Blackwelder, the SAP Coordinator, went to Alexander Central to present Kinnaird’s dad and brother with the money, a scrapbook and get-well card, and balloons.
“It shows that we really give back to our peers,” junior PATH/PEER member Parker Carranco said.
Kinnaird has an excellent prognosis and is expected to recover. PATH/PEER plans to attend one of Kinnaird’s football games next year.
-ED
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[12.1.07] Two students from South Iredell danced their way into the lives of residents at the
On Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Junior
Ashley Lail, Sophomore Trey Issac, and other students from Statesville High,
West Iredell High, and other district schools performed at
The Dove House Children’s
“I picked both Ashley and
Trey because I felt they had the most experience,” said Dance teacher Ms.
Klaft. “They would be able to learn the choreography quickly since they only
had 2 hours to learn it and then add the next dimension, performing quality, in
the last hour.”
Issac was happily surprised
that Cheryl Klaft chose him and has no regrets about doing it. Lail also
enjoyed being involved in the show.
“Dove was a charity so I
could not say no,” said Lail, “It felt great to be on a stage again.”
-CN
[12.1.07] On Saturday December 1, the South
Iredell High School JROTC will be traveling
to the ropes course in Mooresville.
“We’re going for team building activities,
I’m really excited about going,” said
junior Hayley Harding. Also, the
JROTC are getting ready to
go to the biggest drill meet of the year.
Practice for this even t takes place on
Tuesdays and Thursdays from
7-8 AM. The drill meet will take place
on Saturday January 26, at Daniel
Boone High School in Gray , Tennessee
-US
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[12.18.07] Founder and President of the Music Honor
Society, Junior Samantha Mallery, has many great plans for the club and the
school. The Music Honor Society is
planning a new event called South Idol. It is a singing contest like American
Idol. They would like to get a pre-paid
phone and let people call the phone number and vote for their favorite
contestants.
Mallery said “people love to
sing,” and added “I also think that it will be a good fundraiser.”
If
the event raises enough money, the club will donate money to the supplies for
the band and choral arts classes.
Lady Vikings Reach Third Round
[05.11.07] South's Women's Soccer team defeated Madison High School 2-1
yesterday in 2nd round playoff action. Scoring for the Vikings were Amanda
C. and Kendal B. The team will continue to the third round playoff game
on Wednesday, with the opponent to be announced after this weekend.
[04.30.07] Miss. Lundy will be having EOC Review Sessions on Wednesdays and Thursdays after-school till the EOC. Mr. Daniel will also offer review sessions starting after spring break.—NM
[04.30.07] Mr. John Berryman, who taught an Earth and Environmental Science and Physical Science class, left South Iredell for a job that was too good to pass up. The new teacher that took his place was Mrs. Susan Godfrey, who went to North Iredell High School. She also went to Appalachian State University and she earned her Bachelor’s Degree and she also went to UNC Charlotte and received her Master’s Degree. She has been here for two days and she has found out what the students liked and what they would like to see change. “The students are really good so far and they’re really nice and interesting in learning.” says Mrs. Susan Godfrey. “I don’t like Mr.Berryman leaving, because I liked him and he was cool. Mrs. Susan Godfrey is ok, she’s nice, and I like the way she teaches because she explains things.” says Brandi Little.—ST
Athletics
[12.3.07] Tish McCombs returned to play basketball Dec. 3 in a
51-27 home loss to Mooresville after her four-game layoff from a condition she
called “jumper’s knee.” The senior center and only returning starter from last
year’s playoff team was originally diagnosed with an injured meniscus in her TK
knee. McCombs, who led the Lady Vikings’ in rebounds and was second in scoring last
year, had one point, three rebounds, and two steals against Mooresville.
The Dec. 3 loss is the first game where South
has scored more than 20 points, including a 77-2 loss at
-KM
[11.27.07] The
South Iredell Varsity Men’s Basketball team got a thrilling buzzer-beating
victory in a home game against West Iredell on Tuesday, Nov. 27.
South was considered the underdog in the game, but used a couple late free
throws and sophomore guard Tracy Ramsey’s offensive put-back with just a few
tenths of a second left in regulation to beat the Warriors.
With less than five seconds remaining and the game tied at 60, junior guard
Jacolby Corpening drove up the floor and pulled up for a contested jump shot
around the free throw line. The shot rimmed out, but Ramsey was there for the
offensive rebound and quick bucket to put the Vikings up 62-60 just before time
ran out.
“I wasn’t even thinking about the time, I was just trying to put it up quick,”
said Ramsey. “I think the win will help us build our confidence.”
-MP
[11.27.07 The Viking’s first swim meet of the
season was scheduled for Nov. 27, but was
canceled by the Y.M.C.A. because of an
overbooking of teams. “They had to choose
a team not to swim and it was us,” junior
Tyler Goodman said. “We didn’t get to
see how well we would do in an
actual competition.”
-DW
[05.15.07] The girl's soccer team defeated Highland Tech Monday Apr. 30 with a score of 7-0. Kendal Blackwelder had an outstanding game, finishing strong with five goals and one assist. Claudia Solis, who scored her first goal of the season, and Amanda Comer each helped contribute with one goal each. Taylor Mazag had one assist. The students and faculty are invited to the last home game on Senior Night Wed. May 2 against East Lincoln at 6 pm.—KK
[05.15.07] Freshman Clay Brown had the team’s highest score by shooting a 77, leading South to a seventh place win on April 30. Junior Mark Powell, who shot an 87, and sophomore Johnathan Rife, who shot an 88, had the next highest scores for South. Brown, who finished second in the conference, was the only member from South’s team to qualify for regionals. The next match will be held on Wed. May 2. – AB
[05.15.07] The SIHS softball team was defeated by North Lincoln, 2-12, on April 26. Leading hitters for the Lady Vikings were Seniors Laura Byrd and Bethany Webster, both going two for three, and Junior Amber Graney, who went two for two. Freshmen Kelsey Spangler pitched the game. The next game will be May 1 at Cherryville. –AP
[05.15.07] The men’s tennis team played in the in their conference tournament held at North Lincoln on 5/1 and 5/2. Seth McCoy, and Anthony Moir competed in the singles tournament and Marty Folliard with Ben Misay as well as Adam Beam with Warren Boger played in the doubles tournament. Adam Beam and Warren Boger placed third and will play in the regional on 5/11. --RO
[05.15.07] The South Iredell Vikings baseball team (3-12, 3-5 SPC) won 6-0 against Cherryville on Tuesday, April 24. Senior Brandon Wiggins had three hits, senior CC Poston had two hits, and senior Rowdy Harris, junior Rowdy Harris, and sophomore Parker Carranco all had one hit each.—WW
[05.15.07] The South Iredell Vikings baseball team (4-12, 4-5 SPC) won 14-5 against Highland Tech on Friday, April 27. Senior CC Poston and junior Rowdy Harris both had two this each. Senior Brandon Wiggins, and juniors Nick Matlock and Russell Osborne all had one hit each. —WW
[05.15.07] The South Iredell Vikings baseball team (5-12, 5-5 SPC) won 8-2 against Bessemer City on Tuesday, May 1. Sophomore Parker Carranco had two hits. Seniors Keanan Watts, Brandon Wiggins, Caleb Sherrill, and Josh Miller and juniors Russell Osborne, Rowdy Harris, and Lane Marlowe all had one hit each. —WW
[05.15.07] The girl’s soccer team lost their last conference game to East Lincoln with a score of 3-1. Scoring for the Lady Vikings was Taylor Mazag which was assited by Heather Miller. These seniors plus Kendal Blackwelder, Jessie O’Brien and Sarah Montgomery all played well. The girls team finished 2nd in their conference with a 6-3-1 record. Coach Rogers wants to thank the seniors for the flowers and picture frame and for a great four years.-KK
[04.30.07] The Men’s Tennis team played valiantly as they lost to North Lincoln, 2-7. Seth Mccoy won his singles match 6-3 and Tom williamson his matche 6-2. The Men’s Tennis team faces Cherryville at home on April 4. (2-2 )—RO
[04.30.07] Junior Lane Marlowe hit two homeruns and junior Nick Matlock hit one homerun as the South Iredell baseball team (2-10, 2-3 SPC) won 25-0 against Highland Tech on Tuesday, March 27th. Senior Brandon Wiggins had three hits. Senior CC Poston and juniors Rowdy Harris and Nick Matlock all had two hits each. Junior Russell Osborne and freshman Dylan Harris both had one hit each. – WW
[04.30.07] Senior Josh Miller and junior Lane Marlowe both had 2 hits as the South Iredell baseball team (2-11, 2-4 SPC) lost 6-5 to Bessemer City on Friday, March 30th. Seniors CC Poston, Brandon Wiggins, and Keanan Watts and juniors Rowdy Harris and Russell Osborne all had one hit each. - WW
[04.30.07] The South Iredell baseball team (0-8, 0-1 SPC) lost 13-3 to West Lincoln Mar. 13. Seniors CC Poston and Caleb Sherril and juniors Rowdy Harris and Josh Parlee all had one hit each. –WW
[04.30.07] Junior Rowdy Harris hit the only homerun Mar. 16 as the South Iredell baseball team (0-9, 0-2 SPC) lost 13-3 to Lincolnton. Senior CC Poston had two hits, and sophomore Parker Carranco had one hit –WW
[04.30.07] Senior Brandon Wiggins had two hits, one being a homerun for the Vikings Mar. 20 as the South Iredell baseball team (1-9, 1-2 SPC) won 9-5 against North Lincoln on Tuesday, March 20th. Junior Rowdy Harris and Sophomore Parker Carranco also had two hits each. Senior CC Poston and junior Russell Osborne both had one hit each. Junior Lane Marlowe pitched this first winning game. –WW
[04.30.07] Junior Rowdy Harris hit the only homerun Mar. 23 as the South Iredell baseball team (1-10, 1-3 SPC) lost 8-4 to Cherryville on Friday, March 23rd. Seniors Brandon Wiggins, Josh Miller, and CC Poston, juniors Russell Osborne, Nick Matlock, and Josh Parlee, and sophomore Parker Carranco all had one hit each –WW
[04.30.07] On Mar 26, the Men’s Tennis team defeated Licolnton 6-3 with Warren Boger, John Tarman, Marty Folliard, and Anthony Moir winning their singles matches 12-4, 12-2, 12-4, and 16-10. Seth Mccoy, Marty Folliard, Anthony Moir, and Tom Williamson won their doubles matches 10-7 and 10-4. The Men’s Tennis team’s next game is against West Lincoln at home on Mar 28. (2-0)—RO
[04.30.07] WEST LINCOLN 3/13/07
The South Iredell baseball team (0-8, 0-1 SPC) lost 13-3 to West Lincoln
Mar. 13. Seniors CC Poston and Caleb Sherril and juniors Rowdy Harris
and Josh Parlee all had one hit each.—WW
[04.30.07] LINOLNTON 3/16/017
Junior Rowdy Harris hit the only homerun Mar. 16 as the South Iredell
baseball team (0-9, 0-2 SPC) lost 13-3 to Lincolnton. Senior CC Poston
had two hits. Sophomore Parker Carranco had one hit also. —WW
[04.30.07] NORTH LINCOLN 3/20/07
Senior Brandon Wiggins had two hits, one being a homerun for the Vikings
Mar. 20 as the South Iredell baseball team (1-9, 1-2 SPC) won 9-5 against
North Lincoln on Tuesday, March 20th. Junior Rowdy Harris and Sophomore
Parker Carranco also had two hits each. Senior CC Poston and junior Russell
Osborne both had one hit each. Junior Lane Marlowe pitched this first
winning game. —WW
[04.30.07] CHERRYVILLE 3/23/07
Junior Rowdy Harris hit the only homerun Mar. 23 as the South Iredell
baseball team (1-10, 1-3 SPC) lost 8-4 to Cherryville on Friday, March
23rd. Seniors Brandon Wiggins, Josh Miller, and CC Poston, juniors Russell
Osborne, Nick Matlock, and Josh Parlee, and sophomore Parker Carranco
all had one hit each. —WW
[04.30.07] The girl’s soccer team lost a tough
battle against North Lincoln with a score of 2-1. The lone viking goal
was scored by freshman, Amanda Comer, assisted by Kendal Blackwelder.
Anne Kelly had 8 saves in goal. The next conference match up for the girls
will be against Highland Tech at home on Wed 4/4 at 6 PM.
-KK
[04.30.07] Freshman Clay Brown and sophomore Johnathan Rife tied for the team’s highest score by shooting a 76, leading South Iredell to a fourth place finish in its second Southern Piedmont Conference (SPC) match on April 2. Junior Mark Powell shot an 86, which was the second highest team score. After two SPC matches, Brown is tied for second in the conference, and Powell and Rife are tied for eighth. South Iredell’s next match will be hosted by Cherryville on April 5. –AB
[04.30.07] The SIHS softball team took a loss to North Lincoln on March 27. Losing the game 2-12, Kelsey Spangler pitched, and the leading hitter for the Vikings was Senior Laura Byrd, who went two for three. –AP
[04.30.07] The Lady Viking softball team lost to Cherryville on March 29. Kelsey Spangler pitched the 1-6 loss, and the leading hitter was Kathleen Pasquarella, going two for three. –AP
[04.30.07] On April 3, the softball team beat Highland Tech 5-2. Pitcher Kelsey Spangler allowed four hits, and struck out five, while the offense had eight batters with one hit each. –AP
[04.30.07] The SIHS softball team lost to West Lincoln on March 20. Kelsey Spangler pitched, losing the game 0-6. Leading hitter were Amber Graney, who went two for three, and Kathleen Pasquarella, who went one for one with two walks. –AP
[04.30.07] On March 22, South Iredell’s softball team defeated Lincolnton 5-4 with Kelsey Spangler pitching. Sophomore Kasey Kurley went three for four, with a homerun, and Courtney Dickens and Kathleen Pasquarella both were one for three. –AP
[04.30.07] On March 23, the SIHS softball team and Kelsey Spangler’s wining pitching beat Wilkes central, 7-2. Leading hitters were sophomore Kasey Kurley, who went two for four, Kathleen Pasquarella also went two for four with two RBI’s. Freshman Lacey Graney went two for three with one walk. –AP
[04.30.07] The girl’s soccer team got back on track by defeating visiting Highland Tech by a score of 5-0 Wednesday, March 4th. Kendal Blackwelder had an outstanding performance as she led the team with 3 goals and 1 assist. Also scoring for the Vikings were Taylor Mazag and Ashley Lail. Anne Kelly had 2 saves. -KK
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