Spring Hill High School hosted its 30th annual math-science tournament on Saturday, December 2nd. For the fourth consecutive meet this fall, Spring Hill finished first in its division composed of 1A, 2A, and 3A schools and also finished in first place overall among all participating schools.

Seniors Zach Barnhart and Brian Bass continued to pace the team by winning individual medals in each of the four events as did sophomore Michael Bass. Competition was by grade level within each division (division II consisted of 1A, 2A, and 3A schools while division I was composed of the larger 4A and 5A schools).

Spring Hill winners included:

Seniors
Zach Barnhart--1st in number sense, 1st in calculator, 1st in math, & 1st in science
Brian Bass--2nd in number sense, 2nd in calculator, 2nd in math, & 5th in science
Joey Blakeley--4th in number sense, 5th in math
Jason Graham--5th in number sense & 4th in science
Shawn Davis--3rd in science

Junior
Martin Puder--3rd in calculator, 4th in math, & 4th in science

Sophomore
Michael Bass--2nd in number sense, 1st in calculator, 2nd in math, & 2nd in science

Freshmen
Gary Duncan--1st in number sense, 5th in math, & 1st in science
Derek Bennet--3rd in number sense & 3rd in science

Sweepstakes results were determined by adding the top four schools in each event to calculate the team total. Sweepstakes results were:

The next UIL competition for Spring Hill students will be at Pine Tree on January 13, 2007, at their annual all-UIL practice meet.

Leaders' Core Hollywood Walk of Fashion - A Big Success
submitted by Holly Whittington

November 13th, Hollywood came to Longview in a BIG way! The Hollywood Walk of Fashion raised approximately $2,500 that will be earmarked for a water playground in the new Spring Hill Park. The Leaders' class will begin presenting their idea to local businesses and individuals, soliciting donations for the project. Anyone who is interested in donating or helping with the water playground may contact Leaders' Core director, Holly Whittington at 903-323-7867.

The Diversified Career Preparation seniors who have been in the co-op program their junior and senior years are beginning extended job shadowing for December and January. They are placed with business mentors in the chosen career fields they plan on pursuing after high school. The students are spending a short portion of the day at the business site experiencing the job areas first hand, asking questions, and making contacts with professionals in the field. Industries participating include Eastman, LeTourneau, Bemis, Borg Warner, H & S Valve, ETM Works, and Stemco. Longview Regional Medical Center, Buckner's Children and Family Services, Fairmont Children's Center and Kid Kountry are also providing mentors for the students. "This is the first year our second year seniors to co-op have had the opportunity to spend extended time job shadowing. I am excited for them to be able to work with a variety of businesses and finalize thier career plans." according to coordinator Fran Scott. Other companies will be represented in January. All other DCP students will job shadow in February with local businesses.

Twirler & Flag Workshop to be Held in January
submitted by Karen Hagler

This year's Spring Hill Twirler & Flag Workshop will be Saturday, January 27, 2007 from 9:00a.m.-4:p.m. Twirler Instructional Divisions are Pre-K, Kindergarten through 12th grade with Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Levels. Flag Instructional Divisions are 5th through 12th grade with Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Levels. The cost is $30.00 which includes Tuition, Pizza for Lunch, and a Workshop T-Shirt. A Camper's Show-Off is at 3:00 p.m. in the High School Gym for parents, family, friends, etc. to see performances from all classes and and the Spring Hill Twirler and Flags. Routines will be taught by the current Spring Hill High School Twirler and Flag Lines. Applications will be handed out the week of December 18th - 21st and should be returned by Friday, January 19, 2007. For additonal information call: 903-323-7735 or 903-738-4803.

Leaders' Core Christmas Activities
submitted by Holly Whittington

The Leaders' Core played Santa Claus again this year for Asbury House Children. Chuck Tomberlain donned the jolly elf suit, and the Leaders' class handed out presents, and snacks to the excited children. The following week, the group visited the Heritage Manor Nursing Home residents, this time playing Santa Bingo with the residents. Gifts were handed out to winners, and all participants had a wonderful time. Other Christmas activities included helping with the Senior Citizen's Luncheon, delivering baskets to those who were absent, and holding an annual Christmas feast which included teachers and students who had helped with the style show.

2006-2007 PTA Reflections Program Contest Winners
Contest Theme: "My Favorite Place"

submitted by Tempe Kirby

Primary Literature: 1 Sklyar Orman 2 Payton White 3 Rebecca Heaton Intermediate Literature: 1 Mikayla McKinley 2 Parker White 3 Tanner Orman Middle Literature: 1 Drew Heaton 2 Kesha Coleman Intermediate Photography: 1 Kelsey Dobbs High School Photography: 1 Heather Seahorn 2 Madison Ford 3 Alex Ramsey hm Caleb Moreland	Primary Visual Arts: 1 Jenny Kim 2 Isaac Montoya 3 Muskan Bano hm Carson McNabb Intermediate Visual Arts: 1 Ashlynn Harris 2 Karley Lindsey Middle Visual Arts: 1 Camerson Copeland 2 Sommer Baker 3 Kade Keith hm Rehan Taria High School Visual Arts: 1 Blake Caldarera 2 Summer Clay 3 Allyson Handy nm Jeff Chandler
BEST IN SHOW: Blake Caldarera

The Silent Auction for the Art Department raised $277.00 to donate to Mr. Dunn and the art classes.