Congratulations to the EHS Chess Team for placing 2nd in the Regional Chess Tournament. JR Stipp-Bethune was named MVP for the tournament.
The team advances to the State Tournament on Saturday. Good luck, Chess Cats!
March is Theatre in Our Schools month! 🎭💜💙💛 And to celebrate, we are sharing some of our thespians' experiences in theatre.
Up first is Jael "Alex" Quiles, Troupe 42's honor thespian. Alex is also the Historian of Troupe 42.
When asked about theatre, Alex says; "Everybody needs a hobby that they can tend to at the end of a bad day and hopefully feel free in. What I love about theater is that it makes me feel free. One of the things that first draws you in about theater is the community aspect of it. You meet people of different races, ages, ethnicity, and status. And yet, very rarely will you ever be welcomed with closed arms in a theater space. And a cast often feels like family after the last show ends. Auditioning, learning, practicing, and eventually performing a new role is always rewarding. There is no greater achievement for me than when a curtain closes and I know I have given it my all to make it a good show. I consider it to be one of my life’s works. Doing it with our theater troupe has only made my love for it grow ten times larger. Overall, the praise is unlimited, the applauses are deafening and the stress is addicting. I hope I never have to leave the theater."
The EHS Orchestras are performing on Tuesday, March 7th at 6:30pm in the EHS auditorium. It's free to the public!
We hope to see you there.
There is a blood drive at EHS tomorrow! Donate and help save lives.
Contact Ashlee Curtis for more information-
ashlee.curtis@esd-15.org
Wildcat Weekly for 3/6 - 3/10
https://www.smore.com/37uzm
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KATV produced a segment featuring EHS teacher Mrs. Harwell and one of her classes. We are so excited to be the recipient of a grant and the opportunity for our students to work with artists like Mrs. Maria.
https://katv.com/community/good-morning-arkansas/arkansas-heritage-tour-el-dorados-arts-and-education?video=4e12bd60aeed4bf3a5a379a78c189bc1
UAMS is hosting a Mini-MASH Clinic (Medical Applications of Science for Health) this summer at SouthArk. The application deadline is March 27.
Click the link for more information.
https://regionalcampuses.uams.edu/mash-2023/
Yesterday, the EHS Chamber Orchestra was able to work with Maestro Kermit Poling from the South Arkansas Symphony Orchestra.
This was made possible through our EDEF grant, "Magnifying the Orchestra Experience".
EHS was proud to host some of our industry partners and a state representative at our annual CTE Showcase today.
Mrs. Jackie Phillips and the entire CTE department worked hard to share the wonderful work done by our students.
Visit our photo album on Facebook for pictures -
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=EHSGoCats&set=a.6452410331435768
Wildcat Weekly for 2/27 - 3/3
https://www.smore.com/8bnkz
You are invited to attend the EHS CTE Showcase on Monday, February 27.
Congrats to some of our students who competed with the El Dorado Unified Special Olympics Basketball Teams today!
The team for 16 to 21-year-olds placed first and the team for 12 to 15-year-olds placed second overall.
EHS Juniors and Seniors had the opportunity to tour the University of Arkansas at Monticello for Weevil Welcome Day.
Today was the biggest welcome event UAM has had since before Covid. There were over 500 students in attendance and our Wildcats represented us well!
Mark your calendars - All Juniors will take the ACT on Tuesday, February 28.
Students should plan to report to EHS before the 7:50 a.m. bell on testing day.
Wildcat Weekly for 2/20 - 2/24
Parent/Teacher Conference Info (including Promise and FAFSA meetings), Spring Fling info, student spotlights, and more.
https://www.smore.com/cadv6b
Keiran Obiozo and JR Stipp-Bethune have been named Finalists for the National Merit Scholarship Program. They are two out of only 15,000 seniors in the Nation to make it to this level of achievement.
Mr. Jameson (Vice Principal at EHS) says that both of these young men are wonderful students and are a joy to have at EHS. "They've always excelled, but they work hard and they deserve this recognition. I've enjoyed watching them grow and push themselves to accomplish bigger and better things."
Winner notifications will begin in March.
Mark your calendars!
College and Career Coaches are hosting another FAFSA Event Tuesday, February 21st, in the EHS Library. Check your email or Google Classroom for more information and complete the registration form to let us know if you plan to attend.
The El Dorado Police Department and the Children's Advocacy Center of South Arkansas are hosting a free training for parents regarding internet safety.
Bye Bye Birdie Auditions Tomorrow!
Thespian Troupe 42 went to the Arkansas State Thespian Festival this past weekend.
The following students competed and got an Excellent in their category.
(Clockwise from top left)
Riya Nelson/Damadja Kimble- Duet Musical
August Murray/Jael Quiles/Riya Nelson/Mason Halstead/Kat DeFazio-Group Musical
Hannah Passmore-Solo Musical
Mason Halstead- Solo Musical
Patricia Burris-Solo Acting
Jael "Alex" Quiles-Benitez- Solo Acting
Maria Oliveira-Solo Acting
Emily Henderson-Solo Musical
We are SO proud of them!!
