2005: July | August | September
| October | November | December
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Wrestling Takes First in Indian
Classic
[12.3.2005] The Viking wrestling team received 1st place in team scores,
winning the Indian Classic. Seniors Travis Greer, Matthew Murdock, &
David Wiles, and juniors Pedro Martinez & Josh Miller were in the
individual finals. Murdock and Wiles both won first place. "The future
is looking bright for the team," said Murdock. "Now it's time
to do something in states." – Ashley Blood
Viking Girls Fall to Greyhounds
[12.9.2005] On December 9, 2005 the Statesville Greyhounds traveled to
South Iredell to pull off a win, 62-48. "In order for us to improve
as a team, we must eliminate our turnovers," explained head coach
Bradley Gabriel. Key players for the Vikings were Tish McCombs and Mallory
Reid. Gabriel commented that the Vikings had good contribution from the
bench. –Sarah Montgomery
Men's Basketball Yields to Greyhounds
[12.9.2005] Senior Maurice McKee's nine points led South Iredell in a
44-30 home loss to the Statesville Greyhounds in men's basketball. Titus
Summers scored a game high of 17 points in the Greyhounds Victory. Despite
a hip injury from football, sophomore Anthony Thwaites scored six points
for the Vikings. – Chris Shepherd
There's New News in Town!
[1.2.2006] Debuting this year are news headlines written by the Saga
staff. Be sure to check out the front page for news updates from all departments,
as well as the news archive page for other news.
Snow Makeup Days Announced
Makeup days for the snow days on December 15-16 have been announced. School
will be in session on January 23 and February 20. Please make changes
to your calendar accordingly.
Cadets' Work Paying Off
[1.2.2006] The JROTC at has been busy this first semester here at South.
Recently the rifle team participated in a rifle match, and claimed second
place out of sixteen teams. Members of the rifle team include Brad Heath,
Jon Stephenson, Miles Arnette, Robert Cornelius and Brandon Best. The
ROTC also participated in a district inspection on December 14th. –Katelyn
Clontz
SAT Practice Sessions Available
in Library
[1.2.2006] There is more going on than just books and silence in the SIHS
Media Center. The upcoming SAT practice sessions, held twice a month,
will be very valuable to students preparing to take the test. Inconveniences
do arise, however, so students are encouraged to take shortened practices
of certain sections either before or after school, or during their lunch.
– Marty Folliard
Pappa's Pizza Night Fundraiser
[12.14.2005] Pappa's Pizza is holding a fundraising night for SIHS this
Thursday, December 15. Ten percent of all proceeds at the restaurant will
be donated to the SIHS Parent Teacher Organization. Support the Vikings!
Progress Reports Delayed
[12.07.2005] Progress Reports have been delayed until Thursday, December
8, 2005.
SIHS Vocats Teachers Best in
State
[12.07.2005] Mark London and Jim Williams recently found out that their
Vocats scores were within the top five in the state. South Iredell High
also had high marks in the district.
NC Report Cards Sent Home
[12.07.2005] The annual state report card for SIHS went home this week
with students. Among the celebrations for South was a high percent in
students at or above grade level, smaller class sizes, and higher attendance.
View
the complete report card online.
New News Reporting Coming Soon
[12.07.2005] The Saga staff will soon be contributing to news
reports for vikingspirit.com. Look for more articles, in-depth coverage,
and better variety in news stories starting soon.
Wrestling Results Online
[11.30.2005] Statistics for the 11-25 match are now available online.
Visit the wrestling page for more information.
Volleyball Ends Season with Awards
Banquet
[11.19.2005] The Volleyball program recently held its Awards Banquet at
the SIHS cafeteria. Several team members received awards, including: All
Conference -- Emily Watts (also Player of the Year for the
conference), Mallory Reid, and Tiffany Whiting; JV Team
Awards -- MVP (Offense) - Jordan Beaver; Most Improved - Chanda
Sifford; MVP (Defense) - Kristian Belk; Rookie of the Year - Dana
Warlick; Varsity Team Awards -- Best All Around - Mallory
Reid; MVP - Emily Watts; Defensive Player of the Year - Jordan Wilson;
Most Improved - Bethany Webster. Click below for pictures.
Bradshaw Voted Coach of the Year
[11.19.2005] After going into the playoffs and keeping a near undefeated
record, not to mention playing flawlessly through the new conference,
Coach Meaghann Bradshaw was selected Coach of the Year by the Southern
Piedmont Conference. This is her third year of coaching with the Vikings.
Vikings Open Basketball Season
Friday
With football and soccer seasons officially over, it's time for winter
sports at South Iredell High, and what better way to start off than with
great action on the hardwood! Men's and women's basketball schedules are
now online, so you can keep up with every game--always check out http://athletics.vikingspirit.com
for all the latest news, pics, and information. Though the Vikings won't
host their first home match until December 2, follow the team to North
Iredell High in Olin this Friday to catch the first game of the season.
Tipoff is at 6:30 pm. Go Vikings!
Faculty Top Students in Basketball
Game
[11.15.2005] The atmosphere was hot...the basketball was not. Still, the
faculty held off the students 67-55 in Tuesday night's Student / Faculty
basketball game in the SI gym. Coach Brad Gabriel led the staff in points
for the evening, but Greg Crowley's slide, John Jolly's back flip, and
James Hogan's field goal were not to be missed.
The Ground Zero Club Premier
[11.15.2005] With a nuclear missile heading straight
for New York City, and no escape possible, an unlikely group of residents
meets atop the Empire State Building in this ironic tale directed by James
Cutlip. Randy Shumaker and Ashlee Wagner lead the play, which takes new
meaning in a post 9/11 world. The show opens Wednesday night and runs
Thursday evening also. Showtime is at 7:30 pm on both nights, and tickets
are $3.00 each.
Soccer Wins, Advances to Third
Round Playoffs
[11.6.2005] The men's soccer club scored a significant win Saturday night
in second round playoffs against Monroe High School, winning 5-1. Mario
Gonzalez scored three of the team's goals, along with Russ Leaptrot and
Chris Laws, who both scored a goal each. Senior Daniel Crowley had two
assists for the night. The game was arguably one of the team's best of
the year and gives them another home field advantage as they host Lenoir-Hibriten
this Wednesday in third round playoffs. The game starts at 7pm. Though
these two teams have already met once this season, at the West Soccer
Jamboree, the rivalry between South and Lenoir-Hibriten runs back to the
1989 playoffs, when South High's men's soccer team beat them to win the
State Championship.
Vikings' Winning Streak Ends;
Football Travels to Owen
[11.6.2005] The Vikings lost their last home game of the regular season
to East Lincoln Friday, falling 35-0 in the last conference game that
left them 3-3 in conference play, 5-6 overall. This week they travel to
Owen High School in Black Mountain, NC for first round playoffs.
Pappa's Pizza Night November
10
Pappa's Pizza is holding a fundraising night for SIHS this Thursday, November
10. Ten percent of all proceeds at the restaurant will be donated to the
SIHS Parent Teacher Organization. Support the Vikings!
Haunted School Great Success
[10.30.2005] English classes are scary enough, but imagine the school
filled with grusome ghosts of all kinds, and you've got the second annual
Haunted School. The event, sponsored by SAP, spooked about 650 participants
in its one night only haunt night. Everything ran smoothly, and no doubt
plans are already in place for next year's event.
Three Wins and Counting for Varsity
Football
[10.30.2005] The Vikings dominated once more Friday night in their third
consecutive win against conference team Bessemer City. The final score
was 28-7. The win brings the Vikings to a 5-5 record overall and 3-2 in
conference play. Scoring for the team were Travis Greer, William Marion
(who scored twice), and Anthony Thwaites. The squad will host its final
matchup of the season this Friday against East Lincoln.
SAT Prep Page Available
[10.30.2005] As SIHS works towards improving its SAT scores, students
can now check out a page of links that help them with the test. Those
links can be found under the Academics section or here.
Report Cards Go Home
[10.30.2005] Nine weeks have come and gone, and it's time for report cards.
They'll be issued to students on Thursday during homeroom.
Volleyball Sweeps Forest Hills,
Advances to Second Round Playoffs
[10.26.2005] South Iredell rolled into the second round of the 2A state
playoffs on Tuesday with a 3-0 sweep of Forest Hills. The Vikings (18-6)
won by scores of 25-19, 25-22 and 25-10. Tiffany Whiting had 10 kills
and four aces in the victory. South was also paced by Emily Watts, who
had 21 assists, Mallory Reid, who had eight kills and three aces, and
Jordan Wilson, who had 12 digs. On Thursday, the Vikings will travel to
face West Davidson (21-7), a 3-0 winner Tuesday over West Caldwell. reported
from the Statesville Record and Landmark.
No Volleyball Conference Championship,
but State Tourney Next
[10.23.2005] The Lady Vikings might have missed the conference championship
3-2 to East Lincoln, but their sights are already set on first round playoffs
for the state championships. The varsity squad will host the first game
at South on Tuesday night, with the action starting at 6:30 pm. Come out
and support the Vikings!
Blood Drive Exceeds Expectations
[10.23.2005] The recent blood drive at SIHS produced 91 productive units,
11 more than the original goal. There were 58 first time donors. Mrs.
Green, Health Occupations teacher, thanked all for their support. Thank
YOU, Mrs. Green.
Volleyball Number 1 in Conference,
Tourney Next Goal
[10.16.2005] The womens Varsity Volleyball squad, undefeated and number
one in conference play, goes on this week to take a shot at pulling down
the conference championship. They will most likely face Bessemer City
at home. More information to come.
Vikings Shut Out Cherryville
[10.16.2005] The Vikings fought hard for a road win against Cherryville
Friday night, and they carried most of it on the back of South's running
game. Anthony Thwaites ran for 228 yards to help South win 36-0, pulling
the Vikings 2-2 in the conference.
Football Pulls a Wet One on North
Lincoln
[10.11.2005] Using the rain to their advantage, the Viking defense effectively
stopped the North Lincoln passing gain, helping the team hold out for
a 14-0 conference win. The win puts the Vikings 1-2 in their conference.
This week they'll travel to Cherryville.
Undefeated Volleyball Hosts Senior
Night
[10.11.2005] The Varsity Women's Volleyball team, which is currently undefeated
in conference play, is hosting its senior night Thursday, October 13,
at 5:30. They will play East Lincoln in a conference match.
Senior Information Now Online
[10.05.2005] Attention seniors and parents! Senior information,
including news and the Viking Voyage, is now online. You can find senior
information on the Student
Life page.
Football Drops to 0-2 in Conference
[10.03.2005] Varsity football lost to conference team West Lincoln on
a last minute score. The final score was 8-6.
FBLA Sponsors Breast Cancer Awareness
Day
[10.03.2005] FBLA is sponsoring blue jeans days in recognition of Breast
Cancer Awareness Day and March of Dimes Blue Jeans For Babies Day. Staff
members are encouraged to donate $10 to FBLA for both causes, and as a
reward, they may wear blue jeans on certain days.
Haunted School Returning to SIHS
[10.03.2005] Beware the ghosts of the Vikings! South Iredell will again
be haunted this October 29th, featuring all new scares from last year.
Tours of the school will run from 7pm until midnight. Cost is $8 per person.
Proceeds support PEER/Path mentors and SAP
Core team.
Progress Report Date Changes
[ 09.26.2005] Due to technical difficulties at the state level, the school
system has delayed issuing progress reports until Thursday, September
29th.
Women's Volleyball Ranked Number
1 in Conference
[09.24.2005] After last Tuesday's victory over East Lincoln, the Viking
Volleyball team was ranked number one in the Southern Piedmont Conference,
where they are currently undefeated. This Tuesday the Vikings will host
West Lincoln at home.
South Students Help out Hurricane
Victims [09.24.2005]
The CYC club at South recently put together a fund raiser for victims
of Hurricane Katrina, collecting $2273.52 to help relief efforts. Ms.
Lundy's third period class collected over $500, and will receive a piza
party to reward their efforts.
Senior Ad Information
[09.24.2005]
Parents and students, take note: Senior ads information has been sent
home for the 2005-2006 Saga. For more information, contact Mr.
Thier.
Homecoming 2005 [09.17.2005]
South Iredell is alive with spirit this week as students celebrate Homecoming
week. The week kicks off with the annual junior/senior Powder Puff Football
game and continues with special dress-up days, all culminating with Friday
night's Homecoming Game against Lincolnton, the Homecoming Queen, and
the Homecoming Dance.
Vikings Down Statesville
[09.09.2005]
In a breathtaking overtime thriller, the varsity football team conquered
Statesville to win 21-14. After a quick two touchdown lead in the first
half, the Vikings fought to keep the game tied at 14 in the second half,
and held off the Greyhounds in overtime. More info coming soon.
Magazine Fundraiser Begins
[09.07.2005]
The Prom fall fundraiser is in full motion--juniors will begin selling
magazine subscriptions to help pay for the junior/senior prom. The sale
will run until September 28th. See Ms.
Rich for more information.
Two Matches Cancelled
[09.05.2005] The 9/5 men's soccer match versus Lexington has been cancelled.
Also, the women's volleyball away game at West Iredell (9/7) has been
cancelled.
Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts
[09.05.2005]
Iredell Statesville Schools are coordinating efforts with the American
Red Cross to help collect money and supplies for victims of Hurricane
Katrina. For more information, visit the ISS
info page.
Varsity Football Drops to West
Iredell
[09.02.2005] After a monumental win against Lake Norman at the home opener
last week, the Viking football squad lost a close game to West Iredell.
They didn't go without a fight, though; neither team scored during the
first half. The final score was 13-6.
Vikings Beat Lake Norman in Varsity Football Home
Opener [08.27.2005] Putting last year's losing record behind them,
the varsity football team held on to a 12-7 victory over rival Lake Norman
in their first home match of the season. "There's been some adversity,"
new coach J.K. Adkins said afterwards, "and getting this first win
was important." The team opened the scoring with Chris Sheperd's
pass to E.J. Nesbit, and Travis Greer sealed the game with the second
touchdown late in the fourth quarter. The Vikings face West Iredell this
Friday.
Freshman Open House Planned
[08.23.2005]
While South is working towards gaining a Freshmen Academy, the school
is currently instituting a "Freshmen Focus." The incoming class
will have a dedicated administrator, Mrs. Eller, and a dedicated guidance
counselor, Ms. Brown. In addition to the faculty focus, freshmen will
also have daily planners to help them keep up with work.
Welcome to VikingSpirit.com
South's webpage has a much more memorable name: www.vikingspirit.com.
Anytime you need to access our homepage, think Viking Spirit. Feel the
spirit!
Freshman Open House Planned
[07.29.2005]
SIHS will offer freshmen a unique opportunity to have the school to themselves
on August 22, 2005 between the hours of 2:00pm and 5:00pm.The Freshmen
Open House gives rising 9th grades an opportunity to tour the school,
meet teachers, and gather orientation without the added pressures of being
the new kids on the block. Regular Open House for grades 9-12 will take
place August 22, 2005 from 5:00pm till 8:00pm.
Band Camp Dates Announced
The band camp will run from August 8 until August
12, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. There will be several percussion and flag
mini camps on the following dates: August 4-5, August 8-12, and August
15-16. Each of the mini camps will run from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. [links]
Summer Reading for English Classes
While the summer reading program for honors and academic English classes
has been temporarily suspended, the English department has a list of recommended
reading for all students taking English classes. [summer
reading list]
Hoover Named TOY for 2005-2006
Math teacher Lynn Hoover was named the '05-'06 Teacher of the Year for
South Iredell. Mrs. Hoover is a veteran math teacher at South.
Drama Club Meeting
There will be an informational meeting for the Drama Club on August 29
in Mr. Cutlip's room.
