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South Launches Online History
[08.01.06] South officially opened its doors to students forty years ago
in 1966, and as we celebrate forty years of education and raising students,
we wanted to share with our community how the past four decades have shaped
our school. Visit the online history
here.
Graduation Exercises Fill Viking
Valley
[06.09.06] One hundred fifty graduates received their diplomas on Friday's
commencement at South Iredell, marking the 40th class to become Viking
alumni. Valedictorian Daniel Crowley urged his classmates to think fondly
about their time at South--but to be ready to move forward into their
lives. "I'm sad that we're splitting up, but we're not splitting
up in our hearts," he noted.
Website Complies
with FERPA
[05.07.06] Beginning immediately, Vikingspirti.com will begin complying
with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). FERPAis a
Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. Iredell-Statesville
Schools is now mandating all school websites to comply with the law. Included
in our compliance is a change in how we credit student authors for their
work. We will identify student work by initials only from now on and individual
students by first and name only.
College Students Should Look
out for Meningitis
[05.07.06] Any seniors going to college, especially those planning to
live in a dormitory, should keep an eye out for a disease called Meningococcal
Meningitis. It is spread by direct contact, such as coughing and kissing,
or sharing items such as lip balm, drinks, and cigarettes. Symptoms resemble
the flu or migraines, but if left untreated the disease is potentially
fatal. Meningitis is preventable by vaccination, so it is recommended
that you receive the vaccination before you start college. All students
should be aware of this and think twice before sharing that drink.—A.A.
Students Visit Prison
[05.07.06] A group of students went on a field trip with Mrs. Blackwelder
(SAP coordinator) to Piedmont Correctional Institute in Salisbury on May
3. Students toured the maximum-security facility and talked face-to-face
with inmates about prison life. The purpose of the trip was to learn the
behaviors that lead these criminals to the institution. The facility has
over 600 inmates, many of which are serving life sentences.—K.B.
Baseball Comes from Behind to
Beat ELHS
[05.07.06] South came from behind to beat East Lincoln, 6-5, on May 4,
which was baseball’s senior night. Justin hit a walkoff single with
two outs to score Clifford for the winning runs. The team honored seniors
Clifford, Justin, Reece, Crees, Dustin , Crowley, and Lail before the
game. The next time to see South baseball is the conference Tournament,
which begins May 8.—C.S.
Soccer Ends Season with Tie
[05.07.06] The Lady Vikings finished their regular season with a 1-1 tie
at the Cherryville Ironmen on May 4. Heather scored for South in the second
half off an assist by Kendal . The Vikings are now second in their conference
and will begin the playoffs on May 10.—S.M.
Baseball Downs Highland Tech
[05.07.06] South beat Highland Tech, 13-2, on April 28 in baseball. "We
played great,” coach Deal said. “We had nine runs just in
the first inning.” Sammy was the winning pitcher.—C.S.
Track Places Fourth in Conference
[05.07.06] Dayshia took first place win in the discus at South's conference
track meet on May 3 at North Lincoln. Anthony finished second in the shot
put. Becky finished second in the high jump. Devin finished second in
the long jump. Cherrell finished second in the triple jump. The boys 4x100
and 4x400 relay teams finished second. The team finished the season in
fourth place in the conference.—M.S.
South Celebrates Teachers
[05.07.06] The entire school community celebrated
teacher appreciation week May 1- May 5. The Vikinettes held an ice cream
social after school. Faith Baptist Church hosted a brunch in the teacher’s
lounge. Teachers also received Domino’s gift cards and thank you
notes. Captain Ridell won a raffle for a $40 Dick’s Sporting Goods
gift card The PTO will host a lunch on May 11 in the library. That night,
Fairview Baptist Church will host a dinner for all the teachers in the
county. –A.MD.
PATH to Present to TMS Students
[04.30.06] PATH mentors will visit Troutman Middle School for a day of
mentoring on May 8. Mentors will play games, talk one-on-one, present
skits, and eat lunch with at-risk sixth graders. These sixth-graders have
been writing to mentors from South all year and finally get to meet them
in person. The PATH group hopes to provide insight about drugs and alcohol
and be positive role models. –Kendal
Marty Knows His Beans
[04.30.06] Junior Marty won the jelly bean drawing on April 13, guessing
1,861, only three less than the 1,864 jelly beans in the jar. The drawing
was held in the Media Center for approximately two weeks and the prize
was the jar of jelly beans. Marty said his strategy was to "guess
using historical dates and space them out, giving me a better chance to
win."—Ayla [Editor's note: Marty's technique should never
be used in serious wager situations, and only sparingly with the NC Lottery.]
Memorial Garden Moves Forward
[04.30.06] The week before spring break, Ms. McNeely's class held the
voting in the library for the new memorial garden. Lee , Kaycee , and
Sofia were the winners. The next step, Ms. McNeely says is to "submit
the model to Mrs. Cress and the administration. We have to see if we can
get any money for this project." McNeely is also coming up with fundraiser
ideas such as a yardsale, a plant sale, etc. To make sure the model is
up to scale and realistic, a landscape artist will come in to tell them
what he thinks. —Amber
Teacher's Chef! Students Host
Meal
[04.30.06] Mrs. Troutman's Advanced Foods class will host a baked ziti
meal for teachers on May 3. There will be a salad with choice of dressing
and a brownie for dessert. The charge will be $5.00 and teachers can either
eat in their classrooms or her students will deliver it to theirs. If
anyone would like to participate please e-mail Mrs. Troutman as soon as
possible. —Amber
SIHS Honors Secretaries
[04.30.06] South sent its secretaries out to lunch April 27 and April
28 in honor of National Secretary Week. Members of the FBLA covered for
them. "It is a good experience for a student to understand the hectic
job," Russ said.—Nikki
Football Hosts Junior Camp
[04.30.06] The SIHS Football program is hosting a Junior Viking Football
Camp June 26th - 29th at South Iredell High. Camp will be held from 8:30
- 12:00. Cost is $40.00. Any questions call Coach Joe Glass or Coach Kris
Napert.
Softball Triumphs over HT
[04.30.06] Softball dominated Highland Teach on April 27 with a 16-5 win.
Laura had two RBIs, two hits, and two runs, and Bethany had four RBIs,
two triples, a double, and three runs.—Kevin
Tennis Picks Up Victory
[04.30.06] Seniors Matthew (# 1 seed) and Dewey (# 5 ) and sophomore Adam
all won matches as South defeated Highland Tech, 5-4, on April 24. Matthew
& Dewey (# 1 seed), and Warren & Ben Misay (# seed) won doubles
matches for South (4-8, 3-2 SPC).—Ashley
Girls Track Defeats Statesville
at Home
[04.30.06] Seven first-place finishes helped women’s track beat
Statesville, 65-52, April 25 in South’s first home track meet in
years. Dayshia finished first in shot put and discus. Jasmine McCrae first
in the 400m dash. Cherrelle Gamble finished first the long jump. Becky
Moose finished first in triple jump. Carly Couch finished first in the
. Samantha Shumaker finished first in the 2-. The women's 4x800 relay
team also took a first place win. The boy's lost by five points, but had
four wins. Derrick McCrae won discus, Anthony Thwaites shot put, William
Marion high jump, and Devin Partee won long jump The next meet is May
3 at Lincoln.—Megan
Rogers Scores an Ace; Golf Lands
Sixth
[04.30.06] In a practice before spring break, senior Chase shot a hole-in
one on a par three. “It was an exciting moment,” Rodgers said.
On April 24, the men’s golf team played at E. Lincoln and finished
sixth overall in conference. The team will travel to Fox Den on May 1
for the Iredell County Championship. Statesville, Lake Norman, Mooresville,
West Iredell and North Iredell will also compete. Also, sophomore Mark
Powell has made regionals.—Amanda
Baseball Drops Game Against CHS
[04.30.06] Varsity baseball lost 2-1 to the Cherryville Ironmen on April
25. "It was a close game," said coach Deal, who noted that both
teams had five hits and an error. –Chris
Shoestring Theatre
Premiering Soon
[04.30.06] Mr. Cutlip’s drama students have two weeks left to prepare
for their production of Shoestring Theatre, which will be performed May
10-12 in the auditorium. Shoestring Theatre is a play within a play, dealing
with a director’s struggles to produce a play after he loses funding.
If you want to make sure you see Shoestring Theatre, remind your teachers
to sign up for a spot and it will cost a dollar to attend. Don’t
miss out!—Jessica
Writers Read at
Local Coffee Shop
[04.30.06] Mr. Hogan's creative writing students hosted an open poetry
night at Legends in Mooresville on April 15. The students raised $40 for
the new literary magazine, i.e. "We had an excellent time, though
it was a slow night at the coffee shop,” Mr Hogan said.—Hannah
Library Welcomes New Books
[04.30.06] With the arrival of approximately 100 new fiction books in
the media center, the library assistants will be diligently at work drafting
their reviews. When their reviews are completed, certain books will be
spotlighted on the shelves of fiction section.—Marty
Leadership Program
Accepting Applications
[04.30.06] The Mooresville/ South Iredell Chamber of Commerce is currently
accepting applications for the 2006-2007 Junior Leadership program, which
consists of sophomore and junior students from Lake Norman, Mooresville,
and South Iredell. The group meets once a month during the school day
to tour local businesses and organizations to see how our county and towns
are run. The application process consists of an essay. “I found
it was very rewarding to work with students from other schools in addition
to helping others around the community," junior Marty Folliard said.
All applications must be turned in to Mrs. Van Buren
by May 2. If you have any questions please see her.—Nicole
Classes Read Cisneros
[04.30.06] During the week of April 24, Mrs. Ambrose's class will continue
studying "The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros. Also,
the class will go to the computer lab to work on their memoirs. When they
finish their memoirs they will have a covered-dish party with family and
friends.—Nicole
Diana Eller Takes Principalship
at Central
[04.21.06] Mrs. Eller, South’s assistant principal for six years,
will be leaving during Spring Break to become principal at Central Elementary
School. She leaves behind many friends, who will always remember her as
the Princess of South High. "It was a really hard decision,"
explained Mrs. Eller, who will still attend South’s prom, graduation,
and ballgames. Her decision came days after Principal Teri Hutchens announced
her intentions to leave South in order to enter law school in the fall
of 2006. Faculty celebrated Mrs. Eller's time at South with a going away
party on April 13th.—Nikki
Former AP Returns to South
[04.21.06] Former assistant principal Ken Sherrill will reassume his duties
at South Iredell following spring break. Mr. Sherrill retired from South
after the 2003-2004 school year. He replaces Diana Eller (see above
article), who left South for a principalship at Central Elementary.
Mr. Sherrill has many years of experience in administration, and is a
familiar face in the halls of South High.
PATH/Peer Retreats to NC Coast
[04.21.06] Twenty-two PATH/Peer students will travel to Oak Island, N.C.
April 28-30 for a retreat that S.A.P. coordinator Jill Blackwelder called
“a reward weekend for all their hard work throughout the year.”
She also has a few fun surprises planned to congratulate students on the
Haunted School, 54 mediations, mentoring “at risk” students,
anti-tobacco and violence programs, freshmen academy, and the N.C. Safe
Schools Conference. – Kendal
Talent Show a Smash Hit
[04.21.06] Nearly 120 people attended South Iredell’s first talent
show in years on April 7. The step group of Brandi Little, Meme Smith,
Tomeka Smith and Tanisha Reid won the contest of eight competing acts,
which included singers, a silent drill duo, and a comedian. The evening
concluded with a special performance by Killing Venice, a local band with
two students from South. The talent show raised money for South's upcoming
spring play, Shoestring Theatre.—Jessica
Whiting Made Conference Player
of the Year
[04.21.06] Junior guard Tiffany Whiting was named Southern Piedmont Conference
Player of the Year for leading the women’s basketball team to the
conference title. She also was named Charlotte Observer Lake Norman Edition:
Player of the Year, All-Observer Third Team, All-Piedmont First Team,
Iredell/Statesville All-County First Team, and Winston-Salem Journal All-Northwest
First Team.—Jacob
Softball Wins Over Lincolnton
[04.21.06] Amber Graney went 4-for-4 with 2 RBIs April 11 as softball
beat Lincolnton, 5-4, in extra innings. Laura Byrd drove in Morgan McLemore
for the winning run on a grounder past the shortstop. —Kevin
Soccer Wins Over Lincolnton
[04.21.06] Heather Miller scored twice as the Lady Vikings defeated host
Lincolnton, 4-1, on April 12. Kendal Blackwelder and Taylor Mazag each
added a goal. Coach Linda Rogers explained, "After a slow start and
horrible field conditions, the Vikings were able to put together an awesome
offensive show."—Sarah
Track Takes Honors at County
Meet
[04.21.06] South’s men’s 4x100 relay team, Anthony Thwaites,
William Marion, Devin Partee, and Sheldon Dunlap, won at the county meet
on April 11 at Mooresville High. The men’s 4x200 team finished third
place. Dayshia Walker finished second in discus. Courtney Graham finished
second in shot put. Carly Couch finished second in the 800 m. The track
team will also host its first home meet in several years on Tuesday, April
25. — Megan
Golf Ranks Fifth in Conference
Matchup
[04.21.06] Men’s golf team finished last on April 12 at SIHS. Chase
Rodgers continued to do well in spite of the loss, shooting a 79. The
team placed fifth on April 11 when Mark Powell led the way with a 79.
The next match will be April 24 at East Lincoln. –Amanda Pettit
Vikings to Hold Basketball Camp [04.21.06] Coaches Bradley Gabriel and Marshall Stewart will hold a basketball camp for children ages three to nine from June 19-23. Players from South and local colleges will help with the camp that costs $50, which includes a t-shirt, awards, and instruction on the fundamentals. For more information, contact Coach Gabriel at 704-528-4536 (school) or 704-489-6386 (personal).—Marty Folliard
Mazag Leads Vikings Over Cherryville [04.21.06] Taylor Mazag scored twice on March 29, when the Vikings beat the Cherryville Ironmen, 2-0. Mallory Reid added an assist. This win makes the Vikings 2-0 in the SPC, and Anne Kelley had her second straight shutout. –Sarah Montgomery
Poet
Laureate Visits South Iredell
[04.21.06] N.C. poet laureate Kathryn
Byer visited Mr. Hogan’s Writing 2 class April 12. Students
asked her about where she found inspiration and she said, “My inspiration
has changed over the years. Before my daughter was born, I could sit outside
for hours and just write poetry. Now I do a lot of my writing at the kitchen
counter. Of course I get bacon grease on it, but I don’t care because
I’m writing a poem.” She also read student work from their
portfolios and later offered them this tip: “Physical activity is
great for a writer’s block.” She intends to donate a copy
of each of her books to South’s library as a gift, including her
latest, Coming
to Rest.
Originally, Byer was inspired by a Merwin
poem titled "Low Fields in Light" during college in southwest
Georgia. She recently judged what she called a poetry bee in Raleigh,
NC, for seniors from eight different high schools. She encourages rising
seniors to participate next year when the competition will be statewide.
Although she mainly writes about landscapes and other surroundings, she
has taken on the persona of a mountain woman named Alma, and has written
many poems about a flamboyant elderly woman named Evelyn.—Hannah
Students Travel to France, Italy
[04.21.06] Mr. John Daniel and his wife, Judy, will take six students
to Europe over Spring Break. In Europe, the group will visit Paris, Rome,
and Normandy. "I hope to have a good time, learn a lot, and see lots
of things I'll never forget," junior Kevin Ketchie said. The group
leaves April 16 and returns April 23.—Tristin
Elliot Travels to California
for Conference
[04.21.06] On April 6, Mrs. Elliott traveled to Anaheim, California to
attend the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) awards banquet
and various science workshops. Elliott is the only high school teacher
on the Awards and Recognition Committee. The award ceremony was followed
by trips to the San Andreas Fault Line on Saturday. Elliott also met Bill
Nye on the trip.—Jacob
Battle of the Bands Coming '07
Spirit Week
[04.09.06] Are you in a band and go to South? You’re in luck, because
South will host a Battle of the Bands next year during Spirit Week immediately
after the Powder Puff game. This event will be held in the gym or auditorium,
and the winning band will not only win a cash prize but also an opportunity
to play a one-hour concert after the Homecoming game. Mr. Thier hopes
that this will bring “a cool event to South and give local bands
exposure.” See Mr. Thier or Ms. Barron if you’re interested.—Jessica
Senior Pictures April 24-25
[04.09.06] Pictures for rising seniors will be held April 24-25. Rising
seniors should have received information in the mail, including date,
time and how to dress. If you did not receive this information, please
contact Hayes Foscue at (704) 650- 7372.—Nicole
Thier and Van Buren Begin College
List
[04.09.06] Mr. Thier and Mrs. Van Buren are working on a new project to
honor South Iredell alumni who have attended four-year colleges by creating
a database on the school Web site that includes the graduates with graduation
year and college attended for all 40 years of SIHS. Only 30 percent of
SIHS graduates attend a four-year college, which is “tragically
low for this population,” Mr. Thier said. This idea came from a
yearbook page that UNCW-bound senior Megan Swanson is designing for the
spring supplement.—Kendal Blackwelder
TATU Teens' Message Reaches Hundreds
[04.09.06] Fourteen peer helpers from Teens Against Tobacco Use (TATU)
presented anti-tobacco programs to 300 third-graders at Shepherd Elementary,
Statesville Montessori, and Troutman Elementary School on April 7. The
peer helpers hoped to leave a positive influence on the young 3rd graders.—Kendal
Women's Soccer Undefeated in
Conference
[04.09.06] Women’s soccer remained undefeated in conference by beating
Highland Tech, 5-1, on April 5. East Lincoln’s loss to Cherryville
gave South Iredell sole control of first place. Taylor Mazag and Kendal
Blackwelder each scored twice. Ashley Lail added a goal for South (4-0
SPC). "The girls are improving with every game,” Coach Rogers
said. “Their passing has become more consistent and they have increased
their shooting accuracy.”—Sarah
Tennis Takes Cherryville to
the Net
[04.09.06] Seniors Matthew Murdock (#1 seed), David Wiles (#4 seed), and
Dewey Bustle (#5 seed), and sophomores Adam Beam (#2 seed), Warren Boger
(# 3 seed) and Ben Misay (# 6 seed) all won singles matches as South beat
Cherryville, 8-1, on April 5. Murdock & Marty Folliard (#1 seed),
Bustle & Seth McCoy (#2 seed) and Tom WIlliamson & Anthony Moir
(#3 seed) won doubles matches for South (2-9, 2-2 SPC).—Ashley
Golf Rained Out
[04.09.06] After an April 3 rainout, men’s golf will play next on
April 10. Senior Chase Rodgers expects the team to place third or fourth
out of seven teams. “We have come a long way,” he said.—Amanda
Track & Field to Compete
at County Meet
[04.09.06] South’s men’s track and field team placed third
out of five teams and the women’s team fourth out of five teams
on April at Lincolnton. The next meet is April 10 at Mooresville.—Megan
Baseball Falls Short Versus E.
Lincoln
[04.09.06] Baseball surrendered a one-run lead April 4 in a 3-2 loss to
East Lincoln. “We had too many errors,” Coach Deal said. “Two
of the three runs were unearned from our mistakes.” On March 31,
baseball lost 7-4 to Bessemer City after nearly rallying from a 6-1 deficit
to make it 6-4 in the fifth inning.—Chris
Softball Drops Against E. Lincoln
[04.09.06] The softball team lost 17-4 to East Lincoln on April 4. A huge
factor in the game was the absence of pitcher, Marcy Lamphere, who missed
the game because of a death in the family. Filling in for Lamphere were
pitchers, Laura Byrd and Emily Watts, who each had a strikeout.—Kevin
I-SS Earns Top Accredidation
[04.09.06] The Iredell-Statesville School District was awarded district
accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
on April 5. SACS visited and spoke with many teachers, administrators,
students, parents, and community members about the schools.
The ISS school system is one of the first 30 accredited schools in the
U.S. and one of five in North Carolina.--Nikki
Bean Counters Descend on Library
[04.09.06] A highly competitive jellybean contest is being conducted in
the media center this week. Students are allowed one guess per day to
determine the number of jellybeans in the jar, and the winner will be
awarded the entire jar on April 13. In addition, the library has received
150 new books that will soon be in circulation.--Marty
Freshmen Pen Letters
[04.09.06] Mr. Jolly’s English I classes submitted letters on April
5 either expressing interests or concerns; most students wrote letters
inquiring about hotel reservations or product prices. Several students
wrote to their favorite celebrities, and a few others wrote about their
least favorite classmates. Mr. Jolly was very impressed by his students’
work commenting, “One student in fourth block wrote an extremely
insightful and literate critique of educational policies advocated in
Raleigh. I was highly impressed at his astuteness.”—Hannah
Students Shadow Business Leaders
[04.09.06] The National Technical Honors Society (NTHS) conducted a shadowing
trip for students in technical pathways on April 6. Fourteen students
who have a 90 GPA or better were selected by their teachers to go to businesses
and shadow a person in select fields. The event was sponsored by the Statesville
Noon Rotary Class.—Ayla
Workshop Focuses on Labor Market
[04.09.06] Teachers, students, and parents from Iredell-Statesville Schools
and Mooresville Schools attended a Tech Prep workshop at Mitchell Community
College on April 8. Before the workshop, Mrs. Troutman said “this
workshop will present an opportunity to learn about the current Labor
Market which in turn will give us teachers the opportunity to provide
our students with more accurate information as they look towards choosing
a career.” –Amber
Beta Club Helps Clinic
[04.03.06] The Beta Club made gift bags, Wednesday March 29, to give to
children at the Open Door Clinic, which is a clinic open 2 to 3 times
a week where families can go to get free health care. These bags were
filled with toys for kids to enjoy. Beta Club is always participating
in events to help people and Mrs. Tarman, club advisor said, "we
just have the best Beta Club. I'm so proud of all ya'll."—Ayla
CYC Meeting April 5
[04.03.06] On Wednesday April 5th the Committed Young Christians of South
Iredell will be having a meeting after school at 3:00 in the library.
There will be live music, food, games, and a devotional. The president
of the club, Daniel Knox says, “The biggest excuse I get from people
who don’t want to come to the club is because its too early, that
excuse don’t work no more.” All are welcome!—Nicole
Spanish Honor Society Seeking
Members
[04.03.06] Seniors who have completed Spanish I and Spanish II with at
least an A-average as well as Spanish II with at least a high B-average
(Note: B does NOT automatically guarantee acceptance) are now eligible
to join the Spanish National Honor Society. Upon acceptance seniors will
wear an honor cord at Graduation. Juniors are also allowed to apply, but
only if they’ve completed Spanish III with interest to continue
onto Spanish IV their senior year. Those interested must see Mrs. DiDomenico
before Spring Break to receive an application.---Tristin
Tennis Wins Against Lincolnton
[04.03.06] Seniors David Wiles (# 4 seed) and Dewey Bustle (# 5 seed),
and sophomores Warren Boger (# 3 seed) and Ben Misay (# 6 seed) all won
their singles matches against Lincolnton on March 27 when South won its
first conference match, 6-3. Beam & Wiles (# 2 seed) and Misay &
Boger (# 3 seed) won doubles matches for South ( 1-7, 1-0 SPC).—Ashley
Softball Takes Down Highland
Tech
[04.03.06] The softball team beat Highland Tech 8-1 on Tuesday, March
28. Emily Watts made several great throws. Brittany Miller, who just a
few days ago got into a car wreck, came back strong and played great at
second base. Courtney Dinkins didn't let anything drop from her catcher's
mitt and Amber Graney also helped the team by adding three hits. The softball
team's next opponent will be at Bessemer City on March 30.—Kevin
Track Team Finishes Second in
Conference Matchup
[04.03.06] On March 29, the track team traveled to North Lincoln for a
conference meet, finishing second overall. The team gathered fifteen first
place finishes overall. Sheldon Dunlap won the long jump and triple jump
and was part of a winning 4x100 relay team. Jeremy O’Brien finished
first in the 1600 m. Anthony Thwaites, William Marion, Devin Partee, and
Dunlap finished first in the 4x100 relay. Jasmine McCrae, Ashley Harris,
LaToya Hill, and Cherell Gamble finished first in the 4x200 relay. Becky
Moose finished first in the high jump and the 300 m hurdles. Courtney
Graham finished first in the shot put. Dayshia Walker finished first in
the discus. Moose, Graham, and Walker all were regional qualifiers. –Megan
Rogers Leads Golf Team in Tourney
[04.03.06] Chase Rodgers, shooting a 78, led the men's golf team on Monday,
March 27th in a match at Cherryville. The Vikings placed 4th out of 7th
with a score of 346. Mark Powell shot an 86, Bret Davenport shot a 90,
and John Lail shot a 92.—Amanda
Athletics Records to be Compiled
[04.03.06] The Athletic Department will keep busy finding historical statistics
from each sporting event, data that will be provided to the yearbook staff
for compilation. “I think it can help out on a number of levels
such as school visibility, the school website, and provide much needed
recognition to our athletes and even potential to college recruiters,”
says Michael Thier, who has been working with Athletic Director Bobby
Deal on this intriguing new addition to our website.—Marty
Ring the Bells--There's a Wedding!
[04.03.06] Kellicia Freeman and Shawn Rankin will be "married"
on Wednesday, March 29 during fourth block. Mrs. Dineen’s Life Management
class and Mrs. Troutman’s Advanced Foods class will have the wedding.
The Life Management class had to plan the wedding, the reception, and
the honeymoon. Mrs. Troutman’s Advanced Foods class is going to
be catering the reception. They will be having cake, brownies, fruit and
vegetable trays, punch, and pickles. The goal of this project was to plan
a wedding an experience its costs, Mrs. Troutman said.–Amber
Destiny Bus Returns to South
[04.03.06] On March 30, the Destiny Bus returned once again to South Iredell
to allow the students to perform a lab on sickle cell anemia during Mr.
James’ third block and Mrs. Elliott’s fourth block. The Destiny
Bus is a free program sponsored by UNC Chapel Hill that allows many schools
to experience contemporary science and technology. The actual bus is 40
feet long and 13 feet high. It contains all the equipment necessary to
complete the laboratory. Before the bus arrived, students were required
to do a pre-lab and research on sickle cell.--- Jacob
Yearbook Staff Designs Mini-Yearbooks
[04.03.06] Now that the general yearbook is complete, the SAGA staff has
been busy creating mini-yearbooks to honor family members, classmates,
and teachers. The class’s latest undertaking has been a faculty
mini-yearbook. Each student was required to design four pages to represent
their teacher’s life both in and out of school. The teachers have
been very pleased with the results of the project. Mrs. DiDomenico said,
“That is the best thing I’ve ever seen a student do,”
when Nikki Lancaster presented the Spanish teacher with her mini-yearbook.
This assignment has also allowed students to get to know teachers on a
personal level. Nicole Mills said, “I have been able to learn new
designs while also learning more information about people’s lives
outside the classroom.”—Hannah
Blood Drive: Goal Exceeded!
[03.26.06] South exceeded its goal by 30% March 22 when it held a Blood
Drive for the American Red Cross. The goal was 80 units, but the drive
collected 103, 60 of which were first time donors. Ashley Blood, a junior,
donated for the first time this year and said, "I was really nervous
because I've never given that much blood before, but the reason I did
it was because my grandpa has leukemia and needs blood transfusions, so
if someone could use my blood, I wanted them to have it." –Ayla
New Counselor Tackles Financial
Aid
[03.26.06] South Iredell welcomed Mrs. Lawrence as a new guidance counselor
on March 13. She began by encouraging students to apply for scholarships.
“There’s money out there, but you need to apply,” Mrs.
Lawrence said. Many scholarships are available, from medicine to teaching
to accounting to bowling. Although the deadlines for these scholarships
are different, they all are rapidly approaching.—Kendal
Memorial Garden in Design Stage
[03.26.06] Ms. McNeely’s plans for the memorial garden are now in
session. The Interior Design was divided into groups and are making models
of how they would like the garden to look. The models will be put in the
library next week for students, staff, and administrators to vote.—Amber
McDaniel
Cookie Sale Benefits Advanced
Foods
[03.26.06] Mrs. Troutman’s second-block Advanced Foods class will
sell cookies on March 30. The cookies will be a quarter each and students
will be able to choose from oatmeal raisin, chocolate chip, peanut butter,
and sugar cookies. They will be sold after school in the parent pickup
area and behind D building in the student parking area.—Amber
Seniors Snack on Subs, Get Caps
and Gowns
[03.26.06] Another senior lunch was held March 22 in the media center
where seniors had the privilege of consuming delectable Subway sandwiches.
However, with certain privileges comes certain responsibilities; they
also received their caps and gowns for graduation, and must look after
them until Graduation on June 9.—Marty
Rogers Ties for Fourth in County
Tourney
[03.26.06] The Men’s Golf team played Mooresville and North Iredell
on March 13, losing to Mooresville, but beating North Iredell, 162-187.
Senior Chase Rodgers tied for fourth overall by shooting a 43.—Amanda
Track Team Lands on New Mats
[03.26.06] Mooresville High School donated new mats to South’s track
and field team, helping South to build its jumping program. South will
field high jumpers for the first time in two seasons March 29 at North
Lincoln High School.—Megan
Tennis Loses Tight Match to LNHS
[03.26.06] Senior David Wiles (# 4 seed), and sophomores Adam Beam (#
2 seed) and Warren Boger (# 3 seed) had the closest singles matches, all
10-3, when Lake Norman defeated South, 9-0, on March 22. Wiles teamed
up with senior Matthew Murdock (# 1 seed) to have the closest doubles
match, 8-4. "Many matches were much closer than the score would indicate,
with well over half the games going to deuce or beyond," coach Jim
McCoy said.—Ashley
Softball Falls to Cherryville
[03.26.06] The softball team lost 10-0 to Cherryville on March 22. The
team struggled on both sides of the ball with lack of offense and too
many errors on defense. The game was stopped in the fifth inning.—Kevin
Ketchie
Soccer Loses to Statesville
[03.26.06] Heather Miller scored the lone goal for the Lady Vikings in
a 4-1 loss to Statesville in women’s soccer on March 22. Miller's
breakaway goal was assisted by Taylor Mazag. The Vikings begin conference
play this week on Monday as they face Lincolnton. —Sarah
Band Earns Top Honors at State
Festival
[03.26.06] South’s Symphonic Band scored a superior on stage and
in the sight-reading room March 23 at the State Band Festival. This is
the highest honor a band can earn, and the first time in over eight years
that South has achieved it.–Jessica
Clontz Accepted to Governor's
School
[03.26.06] Sophomore Katelyn Clontz was the only South student accepted
to the N.C. Governor’s School on March 20. She was one of 13 in
Iredell to receive this honor. “I did not think I was going to get
in because all the other girls were singing foreign opera,” Clontz
said. Before being accepted, Clontz had to get recommendations, write
essays, and audition. The program starts in June and lasts six weeks.
She will either attend Salem College or Meredith College.—Nicole
Class Interviews Older Generations
[03.26.06] After reading "The Leader of the People" by John
Steinbeck, Mr. Hogan’s 4A English III Honors class completed a research
project on March 27. His students videotaped or recorded an interview
with their grandparents or someone over the age of 65. The interviews
focused on three questions: how the person would define heroism, what
they’ve contributed to the world, and how today’s society
still values these contributions. Nicole Mills said, “This project
has really opened my eyes on how society has changed its values in the
past century.”—Hannah
Benchmark Exams Count for Midterms
[03.26.06] All students in physics, chemistry, biology, or physical science
were required to take a benchmark test on March 22-23 that counted as
a mid-term grade. Although the students will receive a grade on how they
performed on the entire test, the only grade that will affect their GPA
will be based on the questions from topics that have been covered.—Jacob
Apparel Designs Art Aprons
[03.26.06] Ms. McNeely’s Apparel Development class started making
aprons for Mr. Stewart’s Art II class as an extra-credit project.
If you would like to see the fabric they are using or even want an apron
for yourself see Ms. McNeely in B-113.—Amber
SAP Faculty Retreat Approaching
Fast
[3.19.06] The annual staff retreat is just around the corner; in fact
it's March 31- April 2, and spots are still available. The retreat is
sponsored by S.A.P., but all South Iredell staff members are welcome.
The weekend will include fun at Ocean Isle Beach. Twelve people are currently
signed up to attend, but there is room for seven more. The cost is $45
a person. Contact Jill Blackwelder if you are interested in attending
the retreat. Blackwelder, the coordinator, refers to the retreat as “an
opportunity for staff to enjoy each other's company and get to know each
other on a different level.” –Kendal
Roller Hockey Nets $120
[3.19.06] The Roller Hockey Club raised $120 at its fundraiser March 16
at Papa's Pizza. Ten percent of all proceeds went to help the club purchase
new equipment. Club adviser Mr. Thier hopes the club will double membership
in the next month. –Nicole
Vikinettes: From Pink to Green
[3.19.06] To promote St. Patrick's Day pride, the Vikinettes wore green
and supported their sisters. Big sister, Tiffany Whiting, and little sister,
Laura MacMinn, celebrated by wearing their homemade T-shirts and they
also exchanged gifts. This Big Sister/Little Sister day was a Lucky Charm.—Tristin
Cover Thyselves, Children
[3.19.06] The administration advises that the dress code has not changed,
though the weather has. ASDs have been given for students breaking the
dress code and will continue to be enforced. "You may dress how you
like off campus, but when you are here, you must follow this rule,”
Ms. Cawthon said. The dress code is also the same for sporting events.
To view the dress cod online, click
here. –Nikki
School to Publish Parent Newsletters [3.19.06] Beginning the month of March, the school will publish a monthly newsletter for parents. It will be mailed to the homes of all students. Mr. Daniel will produce the first letter, but each month a different faculty member will be in charge of writing it.–Nicole
Softball Picks up Win Over Lincolnton [3.19.06] Freshman centerfielder Kasey Kerley threw out two runners as the softball team defeated Lincolnton, 11-8, on Thursday, March 16. Kerley gunned down one at first and another at home with the bases loaded. “We were led by the freshmen,” assistant coach Daniel said, “This was their best game of the season.” Laura Byrd scored three runs for South (3-6, 1-1 Southern Piedmont). Marcy Lamphere, who has pitched every innings since the beginning of the year, continued to improve.—Kevin
Wiles Wins in Singles Action
[3.19.06] Senior David Wiles (#4 seed) had the only singles win on March
16, when North defeated South, 7-2. Wiles won, 11-9. Sophomores Ben Misay
& Warren Boger (#3 seed) had the only doubles win, 8-5.—Ashley
Women's Soccer Shuts Out Bunker
Hill
[3.19.06] Sarah Montgomery had a goal and an assist March 15 when the
Lady Vikings beat Bunker Hill, 3-0, in women’s soccer. Shelley Smith
scored on a corner kick, and Heather Miller scored on a shot in the box.
''The girls showed outstanding teamwork and really worked well together,''
Coach Rogers said.—Sarah
Varsity Baseball Beats West Lincoln
[3.19.06] Senior Jimmy Cress pitched a complete game as varsity baseball
beat West Lincoln, 7-4, on March 14. "The guys did a good job keeping
their heads up when they were down 4-0," coach Deal said.—Chris
ROTC Brings Home Honors
[3.19.06] Bradley Heath, Donald Clodfelter, Jeremy O’Brien, and
Zach Taylor each took home first-place trophies on March 4 as the MCJROTC
drill and rifle teams won the 10-team competition at R-S Central High
School in Rutherfordton, N.C. Heath won unarmed squad; Clodfelter won
armed squad; O’Brien won individual armed; and Taylor won unarmed
knockout. Jonathon Stephenson took second place in four events, and Benjamin
Halsey was the runner-up in the armed knockout. — Nicole
Math's Holy Day is a Piece of
Pi
[3.19.06] The math department was ecstatic this week about one of their
favorite geometric holidays, Pi Day. Observed on March 14 (3.14) to denote
the significance of pi, the Greek symbol that represents the circumference
of a circle divided by its diameter, students celebrated Pi Day by baking
pies, cakes, and other circular sweets.—Marty
Mr. Bridges and the JETS
[3.19.06] Mr. Bridges is starting a new club at South, the Junior Engineering
Technical Society (JETS), which is a nationally sponsored society geared
toward high school students to encourage minorities and females to enter
the world of engineering. Mr. Bridges said "anyone who is interested
in computer programming, math, or just has a creative mind, would enjoy
and benefit from this program.” All students interested in joining
should keep in mind that this is a self-motivated club and would require
100 percent responsibility.—Ayla
EOC Benchmark Exams Approaching
[3.19.06] On March 23 and 24, all students enrolled in an EOC course will
take a benchmark exam. Some items covered on the English I benchmark test
are parallel-sentence structure, verb-tense consistency, comma usage,
sentence revision, and author's purpose. Students will also be asked to
analyze editorial cartoons, recognize newspaper sections, and define the
importance of different characteristics of drama such as stage direction,
set design, costumes and dialogue. Mr. Jolly said, “My main problem
with this test is [students’] inability to underline passages, which
is something we strongly emphasis, because it is permitted on the E.O.C."—Hannah
London, Students Build Tables
for Ceramics Class
[3.19.06] During the week of March 6-10, Mr. London along with two of
Mrs. Arnn’s Art I students, Billy Newton and Brian Davis, built
wooden tables for the Clay and Ceramics class. For the whole week, Mr.
London and the boys took time out of their second block to build the tables.
“I can't thank them enough for all they've done,” Mrs. Arnn
said. “It took eight boys to carry each table from the shop to my
room." Newton and Davis also offered to use the remaining wood to
build storage and storing shelves.—Jessica
Chemistry Projects Make or Break
Grade
[3.19.06] On March 20, Mrs. Wiles Chemistry students turned in their chemistry-based
research project. The project counts as two test grades and is the largest
grade next to the mid-term. Students had to select 10 topics from a list
of 15 and write a one-page paper. "This project could drastically
help or hurt your final grade" stated Mrs. Wiles.—Jacob
France Trip Deposits Due Soon
[3.13.06] Students planning to attend the trip to France will need to
have a deposit of $495, but this amount is payable over the course of
three payments. A $95 registration fee will be due March 31 with your
registration booklet. Within 30 days of your registration another payment
of $150 will be due. The next payment will be due within 60 days of the
registration costing students $250. By August 31, attending students who
have not paid the entire amount will be charged a $45 late deposit fee.
So get your money in and start packing, because the trip will be here
before you know it! –Tristin
DREAM Team Presents to ILTs
[3.13.06] The D.R.E.A.M. (Daring to Role model Excellence as Athlete Mentors)
team presented a piece of their S.A.P. (Student Assistance Program) presentation
to first-, second-, and third-year teachers at Gardner-Webb’s Statesville
campus on March 9. The D.R.E.A.M. team consists of eight of the 31 students
from the P.A.T.H./ Peer group led by Mrs. Blackwelder, the S.A.P. coordinator.
The presentation involved a "steps to suicide" skit and a breakdown
of S.A.P. "Everyone was buzzing about how impressive the students
from South were and everyone wanted to have their own team at their school,"
said Mr. Thier, an attendant and teacher from SIHS. –Kendal
No Double Jeopardy--or Parking
[3.13.06] Student parking is a privilege, not a defined right, according
to the administration. It can be taken away for two weeks after five tardies
and until the following semester for 10 tardies. Also, any object that
is not allowed in school should not be visible in your vehicle, which
includes cigarette lighters or any tobacco products, the administration
announced. – Nikki
Battle of the Bands in the Works
[3.13.06] Mr. Thier and Ms. Baron are planning a Battle of the Bands for
later this year. The show will be held at South but no other details are
known yet. " I think its a cool way to have bands heard, along with
bringing another event to South", said Mr. Thier. –Jessica
Track Team Takes Second; New
Track Soon
[3.13.06] South placed second out of four teams at its first track meet
of the season on March 9 at North Lincoln. Scooter Johnson won the 200-meter
dash. Sheldon Dunlap finished second in the 100-meter dash, and Ashley
Harris finished second in the 200-meter dash for girls. Carly Couch finished
third in the 800-meter for girls, and Jermey O'Brien took third in the
800-meter for guys. This summer, South’s track will receive a new
surface. South hasn’t had a home meet in years and with this surface,
it will be able to run home meets. “This is good for the team, because
we’ll have more fans at home meets,” said hurdle jumper and
sprinter Becky Moose. –Megan
Tennis Drops to Lake Norman
[3.13.06] Matthew Murdock (senior #1 seed) had the closest singles match
against Lake Norman on March 6, but lost, 10-3, in a 9-0 team loss. Murdock
teamed up with Dewey Bustle to have the closest doubles match of the game,
unfortunately losing, 8-3. –Ashley
News from the Viking Links
[3.13.06] Men’s Golf lost March 1 to Lake Norman and Forbush.
In another match on Friday, March 3, the team lost to Mooresville by 5,
with sophomore Mark Powell and freshman Bret Davenport tying shooting
38s. Mark Powell and Chase Rogers lead nine players returning to
South’s men’s golf team. –Amanda
Staff Updates on Soccer, Baseball
[3.13.06] The Lady Vikings lost in to North Iredell, 2-0, in women’s
soccer on March 9. –Sarah Montgomery. The Vikings lost to Statesville,
6-5, in baseball on March 8. –Chris
Superintendent Discusses SACS
[3.13.06] The media center was bustling with activity this week. On Tuesday,
March 7, the library served as a refuge for students displaced by the
10th grade writing test. After school on March 8, Iredell-Statesville
Schools superintendent Dr. Terry Holliday talked to the SIHS faculty about
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), a commission
on accreditation and school improvement. —Marty
New Biology Web Page Available
[3.13.06] In response to below average test scores in Biology, South Iredell
has posted a new Biology Web page that will include labs, exercises, games,
and End Of Course (EOC) exam questions. South hopes to improve scores
dramatically with this new Web page. The page can be viewed here.–Jacob
Students Act out Novel
[3.13.06] Mr. Thier's fourth-block English II class began reading Things
Fall Apart on Wednesday, March 8. The class will be doing a lot of
acting in this unit to help them better understand the concepts presented
in the book. A major culture clash is a large portion of the plot, and
Mr. Thier believes if his students see the action, they will be better
able to comprehend the clash. –Hannah
Art Department Commissioned for
Rennaisance T-Shirt Design
[03.04.06] Mrs. Tarman has organized a contest for the Art Department
to design South Iredell's 2007 Renaissance T-shirts. The winner will be
picked from images submitted by South's art students. The students have
until April 14 to turn in designs.—Jessica
Rising Freshman Registration
Coming Soon
[03.04.06] Upcoming freshmen registration will begin in the third week
of March. Already, on Monday, Feb. 27, teachers, counselors, and administrators
prepared students and their parents for registration. The meeting began
with informing advanced students about Advanced Placement and honor classes.
Heads of all departments attended the meeting to answer questions and
help with class decisions. The meeting served as an orientation for registration,
so students could begin making choices about classes.—Kendal
Student Parking Fines Easy to
Avoid
[03.04.06] Attention students who drive to school: avoid parking fines.
Let Mrs. Hawkins know if you are driving a different vehicle to school
that is not marked with your parking sticker. If you do not inform her,
there will be a $10 fine. Parking stickers are still for sale $30 for
underclassmen and $25 for seniors. A copy of the student handbook can
be found online here.
Parking Regulations are on page 18. –Nikki
Trip Meeting has High Turnout
[03.04.06] Mrs. Estes held a meeting Tuesday, March 2 with parents and
students to discuss the upcoming trip to France, planned to take place
in the summer of 2007. The 20 students and parent volunteers who attended
the meeting decided to sell French candy to raise money for the trip.
The French club has recently elected the following officers to represent
their club: President (Lina Garcia), Vice President (Hannah Lipe), Secretary
(Callie Nicholson), Treasurer (Stephanie Hoover).—Tristin
Tennis Drops Home Opener to NIHS
[03.04.06] David Wiles and Ben Misay both won their singles match, 10-5,
on Feb. 28, but South lost to North 5-4 in the season's opening match.
Wiles (senior #4 seed) & Misay (sophomore #6 seed) teamed up to win
their doubles match, 9-7. In addition to Wiles and Misay, Dewey Bustle
(senior #5 seed) won his match, 10-5. "North Iredell is a tough team
and we gave them a good run for their money," said coach Jim McCoy.—Ashley
Season Brings New Coach, Home
Meet
[03.04.06] The 2006 track season has begun with returning coaches James
Hogan, Meaghann Bradshaw, and Joan Pavao and new coach Kris Napert. The
most exciting goal for this season is South’s plan to host its first
home meet in a decade. This is exciting for the track team because it
will bring in more fans. "We have a bright future," said Coach
Hogan.—Megan
Lady Viking Soccer 0-3 at Charity
Cup
[03.04.06] During February 28 through March 2, the Women’s Soccer
team lost all three games it played at the fourth annual Lady Greyhound
Charity Cup. The Vikings lost to Statesville, 5-1, Hickory, 3-0, and Lake
Norman, 10-0. –Sarah
Feeding the Teachers
[03.04.06] Mrs. Troutman's Advance Foods class will host a teacher lunch
on March 23 or March 30. The lunch will cost $3.50 to $4.00. She will
announce which day it will be as soon as that is determined.—Amber
Students Take Letters of Their
Own
[03.04.06] On Monday, March 6, Mr. Hogan's first block English 3 Honors
class will wear letters bearing some kind of ethical or moral imperfection
they deal with. They will wear these letters throughout the day, and all
of their teachers must sign a slip saying that they wore it in class.
This project is to go along with his class's study of The Scarlet Letter.
They have been reading this book since early February and hope to complete
the novel by March 10.—Hannah
Drafting 2 Appeals to Future
Engineers and Architects
[03.04.06] Mr. Bridges, the Drafting teacher at South, recommends Drafting
2 to students interested in architecture, mechanical work, or people who
just enjoyed Drafting 1. During the Fall, Drafting 2 Engineering is taught.
Drafting 2 Architecture is taught in the Spring. Students interested in
dealing with house plans and basic construction needs should consider
taking Drafting 2 Architecture. On the other hand, students who enjoy
mechanical work or want to go into the manufacturing industry may enjoy
Drafting 2 Engineering. Some of the activities in Architecture are learning
how to read blueprints and design houses, and toward the end of the course,
students will begin building scale models of houses. Engineering teaches
how to read mechanical blueprints and they will build scale bridges to
test the strength of the design.—Ayla
Chemistry Analyzes Drugs
[03.04.06] Mrs. Wiles chemistry classes will participate in their second
laboratory of the year on Monday, March 6. Students will analyze different
brands of Aspirin and how they react to different chemicals. Members of
the class will also fill out various worksheets to further their data
on the experiment.—Jacob
JROTC Preparing for Talks and
Fitness
[02.25.2006] During the week beginning February 20th, the J.R.O.T.C. will
be learning about writing and giving speeches. They will have to prepare
a 3-5 minute speech about R.O.T.C. issues. Also, as regular activities,
J.R.O.T.C. cadets march with M-14 guns and prepares for the physical fitness
tests, which occur every nine weeks. –Nicole
Freshmen Hitting the Books
[02.25.2006] Mr. Jolly’s freshmen English classes began a unit on
drama Feb. 20. They began reading “The Monsters Are Due on Maple
Street” to kick off their study. His students have also begun researching
the root origins of their names for an upcoming writing assignment, which
requires students to interview who named them. –Hannah
Theater Searching Into the Past
[02.25.2006] For the past few weeks, Mr. Cutlip's Theatre I class has
been researching theatre history and will make Power Point presentations,
which will serve as study guides. Mr. Cutlip hopes that this will give
students a greater appreciation of the art of theatre. –Jessica
PE Teaching Practical Games
[02.25.2006] Ninth grade Physical Education students are playing games
that they can play for the rest of their lives, such as badminton, tennis,
flag football, and volleyball. "These games will help students remain
active especially if they do not participate in sports," P.E. teacher
Mr. Gary Sherrill said. –Megan
Round Two of the Great Bake-Off
[02.25.2006] Mrs. Troutman’s Foods I class will begin baking their
cakes for the cake-decorating contest on March 6. She needs teachers to
judge the cakes on the 8. Judges need only to pick their favorite. When
Mrs. Troutman held this contest previously, she learned that she needed
to be more specific about using professional decorating because the would-be
winners were disqualified for using professional tips. –Amber (*editors
note: vikingspirit.com hopes to actually get pictures from the bakeoff
online--with apologies to last semester's class. --jh)
Registration En Espaniol
[02.25.2006] On March 1st from 6:00- 8:00 P.M. in the library, there will
be an informational meeting for Hispanic families about registration for
the 06-07 year. There will be school advisers and teachers to help with
the selection of classes. Also, there will be an interpreter to help communication
between faculty and Spanish-speaking parents, who are urged to help their
son or daughter in their registration process. –Nicole
Students Resgister for 06-07
Classes
[02.25.2006] Registration for the 2006-2007 school year began on February
23, and will run for an estimated two and a half weeks. "The first
day is always slow," said Mrs. Harmon, who coordinates registration.
The counselors and administrators are doing their best to stay calm and
get kids set for next year. The teachers are also trying to remain patient
through the numerous interruptions and empty seats in class. –Kendal
Media Center Stays Busy
[02.25.2006] There was much ado in the Media Center this week, from teacher
surveys to student registration. Mrs. Tarman and Mrs. Lowell surveyed
teachers this week to complete their mission statement for the library.
Web page training for teachers was l be held February 21-22. Also, registration
will begin Thursday, February 23, for rising seniors and continue throughout
the coming weeks. – Marty
SI Welcomes Lead Teacher Amanda
Sauer
[02.25.2006] South Iredell is glad to welcome new lead teacher Mrs. Sauer,
who encourages and advises teachers through new ideas and approaches to
teaching. Mrs. Sauer meets with all lead teachers in the county on Thursdays
at ADR to discuss accomplishments and areas that need work. Previously,
she taught sixth grade at West Iredell; she also has two small children
of her own: Ryan, 3, and Thomas, 1. –Nikki
Meeting for France Trip Group
[02.25.2006] On Monday, March 2 at 7 p.m., Mrs. Estes will host a parent/student
meeting to discuss the upcoming trip to France. They will brainstorm fall
and spring fundraisers to promote the event and student interest in French.
Only students who’ve taken French will be allowed to attend the
trip. –Tristin
Wrestlers Advance in State Competition
[02.25.2006] Wrestlers David Wiles (senior at 137 lbs.), Jacob Belk (junior
at 105), Pedro Martinez (junior at 127) and Josh Miller (junior at 162)
traveled to Wake Forest University on Feb. 24-25 to compete in States.
During the previous week, the four qualifiers scrimmaged other teams in
order to prepare for the tournament. –Ashley
Softball Opens Against LNHS
[02.25.2006] The softball team will play its first game of the season
against hated rival Lake Norman on Monday, February 27. “I expect
a win this time,” said coach Santee, whose team lost to Lake 13-3
last season. – Kevin
Girls B-Ball Ends Season
[02.25.2006] The Lady Vikings ended their basketball season with their
best record since '92, after a 51-30 loss to the West Stanley Colts during
the 2A Sectional Playoffs on Wednesday, February 22. With the addition
of head coach Bradley Gabriel the team (18-9) has improved its defensive
game and teamwork. Such great success this season only sets the bar higher
for the Vikings next year. --Sarah
Scholarship Information Online
[02.22.06] New scholarships, FAFSA links, and other financial aid information
can be found through our student services department. Click
here.
Band Plays Valentines
[2.21.06] On February 11, the Jazz band and Chorus held their second annual
Valentine's Day concert in the cafeteria. Family and friends purchased
tickets and watched while eating dinner provided especially for the show.
Senior Daniel Knox, who performed in the concert said, "We're all
really proud of our performance and it seemed to be a big hit among the
audience." --Jessica
French Students Celebrate Mardi
Gras
[02.19.2006] On Tuesday Feb. 28, Mrs. Estes' French classes will celebrate
Mardi Gras by making festive masks and beignets (fried doughnuts) to commemorate
the holiday. In other French news, she is taking students to see "The
Three Musketeers" Tuesday, Feb. 21, in Charlotte. Also, for more
news on the trip to upcoming trip to France, check back in mid-March.
–Tristin
Health Students Learn About Decisions
[02.19.2006] Coach Basinger's health students learned about making the
right decisions during the Week of Feb. 13. "Good decisions cause
a healthier life whether you realize it or not,” Basinger said.
"Sometimes the decisions we think are right, are far from it, so
it's a good idea that students learn the decision-making process their
freshman year." –Megan
English 10 Prepares for Writing
Test
[02.19.2006] Mr. Thier and Miss Bradshaw's English 2 class is working
diligently to prepare for the state writing test. They have generated
a plan to help their students learn not only better and more efficiently,
but quicker as well. They divided the class in two groups, and Mr. Their
teaches writing for 45 minutes, while Miss Bradshaw teaches literature.
Then they switch groups. –Amanda
Thier's English Studies Lit Across
the World Spectrum
[02.19.2006] Mr. Thier’s English 2 class is studying the Koran,
Persian Literature, and the Muslim culture. Everyone knows this is a controversial
topic in the news, but lately it has also shone to be a controversial
topic inside the classroom. There are many students who strongly agree
or disagree with the state making the religious text part of the 10th-grade
curriculum. Then there are other students such as Amos London who say,
“Personally, I don’t mind reading the Koran. I don’t
think the state should require it. I think it should be optional.”
–Hannah
Students Experience Life After
Childbirth
[02.19.2006] Mrs. Dineen's Child Development class took home the Baby,
Think It Over babies and wrote two-page journals about their experiences,
such as where they took it, when it cried, and how much it interrupted
their day. Some of the babies will be set on normal, while others will
be set on cranky. She “hopes this really makes the boys and girls
really think it over after they see what having a crying baby all weekend
is actually like.”–Amber
ESL Studies Focus on Black History
[02.19.2006] During the week of Feb. 13th, the ESL class completed a section
on discovery in which they studied historical fiction, American songs,
social studies readings, and science readings. The class began a descriptive
essay. Also, as part of Black History Month, the students are researching
outstanding African-Americans such as Martin Luther King and Rosa Parks.
The students will write essays about the person and make a presentation.
–Nicole
Vikingspirit.com Launches News
Page
[02.19.2006] With an increase in news production, thanks to the Saga
staff, Vikingspirit.com will now feature news.vikingspirit.com.
This new page will be dedicated to the coverage of academics, athletics,
and other areas of South High.
"Photograph" Named
Senior Song
[02.19.2006] The media center hosted The Senior Lunch on Tuesday, Feb.
14, and announced that the senior class chose “Photograph”
by Nickleback as its song. Also, on Friday, Feb. 17, the Beta Club hosted
the Rockathon for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation after school. –Marty
Science Classes Now Available
with Honors Sections, Quality Points
[02.19.2006] Beginning next year, several science classes, such as Chemistry,
will reward any student who takes them a quality point, which are bonuses
given to a student’s Grade Point Average for taking a more demanding
class. Also, some classes will offer honors sections, where they’d
not been offered in the past, such as Earth and Atmospheric Honors. –Jacob
Eller Changes Locations
[02.19.2006] Assistant principal Mrs. Eller relocated her office from
the Student Center to the main office at the beginning of this semester
due to her "primary duties of Freshman Focus and ninth grade discipline,"
which are based in the main office. This also frees up room in the Student
Center for principal Ms. Hutchens to use space "for curriculum and
registration this semester." –Nikki
Lady Vikings 3-0 Through Playoffs
[02.19.2006] The Lady Vikings beat the Cherryville Ironmen, 59-55, on
Feb. 15, in the Conference 2A Tournament semifinals. Tiffany Whiting led
South with 28 points and Tish McCombs added 21. The win propelled the
Lady Vikings to the Conference final, which South claimed on Friday night.
–Sarah
Softball Works to Complete Roster
[02.19.2006] The softball team finished tryouts Friday, Feb. 17 giving
it a core of 14 girls, with a nice mixture of seniors through freshmen.
The final roster will be posted after girls basketball season ends, because
a few of its players want to try out for softball. –Kevin
Men's Basketball Closes out Season
[02.19.2006] South’s ended its men’s basketball season Feb.
13 with a 68-53 loss to Lincolnton. Sophomore Justin Ramsey led South
with 19 points in the game that followed an earlier loss to Highland Tech,
which knocked South out of playoff contention. Coach Sherrill commented
on a lot of improvement by the younger guys and hopes to succeed at a
higher level next year. –Chris
Wrestling Team Travels to Regionals
[02.19.2006] As the Viking wrestlers travel to Newton Conover on Feb.
17-18 to compete in Regionals, it is uncertain whether or not the whole
team will participate. Juniors Jacob Belk (# 2 seed at 105 lbs.) and Josh
Miller (# 2 seed at 162 lbs.) caught ringworm from a previous match at
Bandy’s. Also going to Regionals are seniors Dewey Bustle (# 5 seed
at 147 lbs.), Travis Greer (# 6 seed at 173 lbs.), Matthew Murdock (#
4 seed at 154 lbs.), & David Wiles (# 1 seed at 135 lbs.), and junior
Pedro Martinez (# 2 seed at 127 lbs.). Sophomores Nick Matlock (# 12 seed
at 191 lbs.) and Alex Moul (# 16 seed at 114 lbs.) will also be joining
the Vikings at Regionals. After Regionals, the Vikings will prepare for
States on February 24th & 25th. – Ashley
Spring Schedules Posted--Call
for Sports News
[2.19.2006] Schedules for all spring sports are now online. James Hogan,
vikingspirit.com's editor, invited
parents to send in information as the season progresses: "As a coach
myself, I unfortunately can't make it to all of the games, so any news,
scores, stats, or pictures fans might have is most welcome." News
items can be sent to comments@vikingspirit.com
and pictures can be sent to pictures@vikingspirit.com.
>>
Cell Phone Violations Down
[2.16.2006] The office is glad to report a decrease in cell phone problems.
Secretary Neta Nance said, "I have not had but one or two offences
where the parent has come to pick [the cell phone] up." This is considered
an "improvement" and "better than past years". Keep
up the good work students. – Nikki
>>
Memorial Garden Planned for Cherished Students
[2.16.2006] Ms. McNeely and Mrs. Cress are planning a landscape for a
memorial garden for the students we have lost throughout the years here
at South. Mrs. McNeely says she “hopes it will become a place for
friends to go sit and remember their lost friends.” They haven’t
started this project yet because it still has to be approved by the administrators
but I think it is a great idea and other students will agree. –
Amber
>>
EC Classes Hear I-R Speaker
[2.16.2006] Miss Santee's English 4 class will have a guest speaker coming
from Ingersoll Rand this semester. She will be speaking to the class about
characteristics they need to possess to receive a job someday. Miss Santee's
classes are still having fun using the interactive Quizdom game. –Amanda
>>
ESL Students Study How the West was Won
[2.16.2006] During the week beginning February 6th in Mrs. Ambrose's ESL
class the students studied the Westward Movement as part of the historical
fiction curriculum. The students learned about the Lewis and Clark Expedition
and the geological problems they ran into as they journeyed West. The
class used relief maps to help them better visualize those problems of
the past. –Nicole
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Clay and Ceramics Turning Out Lots
[2.16.2006] Mrs. Arnn’s Clay and Ceramics classes have started using
the kiln twice a week. “The kiln is working well' we are having
good firings,” said Mrs. Arnn. Her two classes are using molds to
make coil dishes. “ Most students are using underglaze on the pottery
but, some are choosing to put on a glass glaze as well,” she said.
By the end of the week Mrs. Arnn wants to have her students master basic
drawing skills. –Jessica
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The French Connection
[2.16.2006] To promote interest in French, Mrs. Estes is planning a trip
to the middle school to recruit 8th graders for French 1 class in the
fall. – Tristin Dartt
Panel Voices Student Opinions
on System
[2.16.2006] On Thursday, February 9, three students from South Iredell
along with two each from Lake Norman High School and Mooresville High
School were selected to serve on a panel before various teachers, parents,
and members of the community. The students responded honestly to questions
about their schools and their lives. The meeting’s purpose was to
familiarize outsiders on student’s views of their school and school
system and to hear students’ opinions on current issues in the system.—Kendal
>>
Freshmen Tour Library Facility
[2.16.2006] Freshmen orientations for the new semester took place last
week in the Media Center. With freshmen taking English for the first time
here at SIHS, they were introduced to the library. They learned how to
research topics, through both the computer lab and published works. Also,
a new SAT prep corner provided students with study guides and college
prep books. – Marty Folliard
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Chemistry Classes Conduct Aluminium Analysis
[2.16.2006] Mrs. Wiles' chemistry classes participated in their first
hands-on lab on Feb. 3. The students mixed an unknown substance into water
and placed a roll of aluminum foil in the solution. Although Mrs. Wiles
had shown the students a couple of chemical reactions, this was their
first experience of participating in the experiment. – Jacob
Wall of Fame Planned for Viking
Legends
[2.16.2006] Health/PECoach Basinger and the wife of Coach Mayhew are trying
to create a wall of fame. This wall will be for anyone who has contributed
to athletics at South, including coaches, the chain gang at football games,
and supporters. They are hoping to place this wall of fame at the entrance
of the football field. How the wall will be laid out has not been decided,
but Basinger said, “By doing this, we will raise more money, and
our school will look better.” – Megan
Swimming Closes Out Season
[2.16.2006] Anne Kelly, Tyler Goodman, and Katie Johnson all made state
consideration times at the All-County meet on Jan. 14. Unfortunately,
none received the distinguished honor of representing SIHS in States on
Feb. 4. This event marked the end of the Vikings' swim season. –
Kevin
Wrestling Takes Second; Regionals
and States Next
[2.16.2006] On February 4, the Viking wrestlers traveled to West Lincoln
to compete in the conference tournament. Seniors Matthew Murdock &
David Wiles, and juniors Jacob Belk, Pedro Martinez, and Josh Miller all
won first place in the individual tournament. South received second place
in team scores. The Vikings are preparing for upcoming Regionals and States.
– Ashley
Fridge and IPod for Top Scores
in Social Studies
[2.16.06] Junior Bradley Heath won a mini-fridge in the Week of Feb. 6
for recording the highest score above his expected grade on the U.S. History
EOC, which was administered in January. "I wanted a way to motivate
a few people to try their best for the test," said Mr. Daniel, who
will try the contest again this semester, this time offering an IPod Nano
to the winner. – Ayla
10th Grade Writing Test Draws
Near
[02.16.06] For sophomores, the writing test is fast approaching. On March
7th all 10th graders will be taking this test, and must score at least
a 3 in order to graduate. Mrs. Estes said, "My English 2 class is
my main focus right now. It is very important to prepare for this test
… because this is required in order to graduate." – Hannah
Lipe
Applications Available for 06-07
Classes
[1.31.2006] Several classes at South may require applications or auditions,
including theater, creative writing, newspaper, and yearbook. Students
interested in enrolling in one or more of these courses should see the
appropriate advisor for more information.
Junior/Senior Prom Information
[1.31.2006]Prom Dues are now $75.00 and will be until Thursday, April
13th. Prom dues will go up to $100.00 after Spring break. The deadline
for prom dues in Monday, May 1st.
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Johnson Back in the Classroom
[1.2.2006] Ms. Sara Johnson, a 30-year teacher, was called out of retirement
recently to replace Social Studies teacher Mr. Shawn Zappia, who injured
his knee while coaching football. Zappia's injury required knee surgery
and extended recovery time, so he will be out for an indefinite period
of time. Ms. Johnson began her career at South, but then taught at West
Iredell for 27 years before retiring. She received a Master's Degree from
Appalachian State. – Alya
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Troutman's Class Builds Houses...Sort of
[1.2.2006] Mrs. Paula Troutman, one out of the many new teachers to South
this year has been working hard with her foods 2 class. They have been
making gingerbread houses for the holiday season. The gingerbread houses
were supposed to be showed in the art show but unfortunately the art show
was canceled and even though things aren't going as planned Mrs. Troutman
does believe her class will succeed and they will turn out great. –
Amber
>>
P.E. Classes Enter Age of Accountability
[1.2.2006] The Physical Education classes throughout the whole county
have come up with a new way of seeing students' performances improve.
This year, the freshman have to do tests very similar to the physical
fitness test, except, the results are kept on computer. The new program
shows more accurate results. Students are able to see exactly how well
they have improved from the first day to the very last day. – Megan
>>
Spanish Students Focus on the Family
[1.2.2006] Mrs. Pavao focuses her current class studies in Spanish One
on family and ages of members within the family. Students are also learning
to ask and respond to simple questions. They are utilizing the vocabulary
they have previously studied along with the new knowledge they are gaining
in order to achieve great test scores. – Tristin
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That's Some Pig!
[1.2.2006] In Mr. James Biology class they will begin dissecting pigs
on the 5th and 6th of January to further their knowledge of body systems.
Students will remove organs including the stomach, lungs, and even the
brain if possible. They will also be filling out worksheets along with
the hands-on experience. This project will conclude as the students look
at animals and the body systems. – Jacob
>>
And Here's One from the Math World...
[1.2.2006] Miss Kelley Santee and Mrs. Becky Shive are co-teaching Algebra
1A this semester. The teachers have recently been using Quizdom, which
is a computer program that uses a remote control for student interaction.
Right now they are working on graphing linear equations. – Amanda
>>
English Class Samples Foreign Cuisine
[1.2.2006] On December 10th, Mr. Thier's English II class traveled to
Sangam Indian Cuisine to enhance their recent studies on Indian Literature.
The group tasted authentic Indian foods and discussed cultural differences
with the owner's son, who was born in India but has lived in the States
the past decade. – Hannah
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SIHS Guidance Welcomes Marlin
[1.2.2006] Mr. Michael Marlin, the new ninth-grade counselor, started
his job of handling freshman students and making sure they are on the
right track in high school on Monday, December 5, 2005. Mr. Marlin enjoys
his job so far at South Iredell. He says that there are a lot of things
going on, so he is staying busy. "I have a great team to work with,"
Mr. Marlin says of his colleagues. – Kendal
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Administration Focuses on SAT Scores
[1.2.2006] Ms. Hutchens met with the teachers here at South Iredell to
update them on the latest SIHS statistics. They discussed senior SAT scores,
the number of dropouts and EOC scores. "The administration has been
facilitating a mid-year look at data," Ms. Hutchens explained. –
Nikki
