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Christmas with Flash
submitted by Laura Jordan
Spring Hill BIMM (Business Image Management & Multimedia) students recently completed drawing and animating e-mail Christmas cards using Macromedia Flash Professional 8. Mrs. Jordan's students have been learning to use the software for the last couple of months. The project required each student to come up with a story line for his or her card, draw all the elements in the card, and animate it. The cards were then e-mailed to recipients chosen by the students.
Students who participated in this project are Michael Bass, Barrett Bolton, Shelby Boyd, David Buckner, Stacie Goodman, Peter Grizzle, Allison Hargis, Jarred Harms, Tiffany MacDonald, Trevor McKinney, Blaise Moffett, Doug Morris, Blake Oney, Portia Parks, Chris Pierce, Corey Pleasant, Stephen Redman, Stuart Ringler, Chris Ross, Hayley Sanders, Heather Seahorn, Melissa Thompson, William Upton and Kelsie Welch. Each student's card may be viewed by clicking on his or her name. Most of the cards contain sounds, so speakers are required to get the full effect.
Flash is a very complex program that is used to create many Web pages, animated cartoons, online games and other animated and interactive content on the Web. Most of the students in Mrs. Jordan's class would be considered beginner/intermediate Flash users, as one would require multiple courses in Flash, and lots of experience, in order to learn all of its intricasies.
In the Library
submitted by Mary Lou Berlin
The Spring Hill High School Library is the hub of our school and our community. During the month of November, the Veterans Day reception was held in the library. Hosted by other campuses the reception was enjoyed by many of our local veterans. The Thanksgiving can food drive culminated with canstructures assembled in the library. More than 4000 cans were donated from students in Spring Hill High School. The winning classes of the can food drive were awarded a pizza/movie block in the library after the Thanksgiving break.
 December began with many activities for our school and community in the library. The annual Spring Hill math/science meet was held on December 1. Mrs. Gathright’s judges tallied scores, and refreshments were served in the library. On Friday, December 7, one hundred ten members of our community attended the annual Senior Citizen’s Luncheon. A wonderful time of fun and fellowship was enjoyed by all as the fine arts department performed. Thanks to Mrs. Langham, Mrs. Hutchinson and Mr. Kiser for their groups performances. The National Honor Society, Leaders Core, and Student Council assisted our senior citizens during this delightful day. All who attended received a fruit basket as a memento of the occasion. The following Monday Leaders' Core delivered the remainder of the baskets to the homes of the senior citizens who were unable to attend the luncheon.
During the final two weeks before Christmas vacation, the Spring Hill ISD Benevolence Committee, members of the Spring Hill community and Spring Hill ISD clubs and organizations have collected gifts for one hundred sixty children in our community. Santa’s workshop was present in the library. Thanks to all who participated in this annual event.
The library continues to be a working library for students to complete research papers, history projects, math quizzes and debate research. Visit us in the library; we have many outstanding titles and current magazines available for students, teachers, and our community.
A Visit With Queen Elizabeth
submitted by Karen Yoder
“Tis the season to be festive” and celebrate the English Renaissance with the magnificent Queen Elizabeth I at a party held for her Majesty on November the 27th by Ms. Yoder’s senior English students and Mr. Hardin’s theatre and speech students. One week before the festivities began, Felicity Enas, currently Resident Director of Rogers Children’s Theatre at the Tyler Civic Theatre Center, came to speak with the students about Queen Elizabeth’s history, her times, and then to give assignments to the students for the Queen’s upcoming visit. Mrs. Enas impressed everyone with her expert knowledge about Elizabethan times, but the audience was quickly reminded that the Queen would not be coming to entertain them. In fact, she emphasized that after the Queen would teach them a Renaissance dance, she would then expect them to entertain her with a scene from a Renaissance play, research about Elizabethan style and manners, a sampling of Renaissance cuisine, and biographical information about famous contemporaries to the Queen such as Bess of Hardwick, and Mary Queen of Scots. With such an impressive guest as Felicity Enas, who is a graduate of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts, the students went to work already suspecting that Her Majesty would be something to behold and to honor on that special day.
 Queen Elizabeth I finally arrived on that exciting Tuesday morning dressed in her regalia, in a luxurious, white satin gown with a ruffled high collar and very elaborate decorative designs to dazzle the eyes. Later, several students were asked about the experience and they shared their excitement. Charlene McKee stated, “The Queen really brought history alive for the students with her dress and manner of speaking. My group read a poem, and we were glad that it pleased her Majesty.” Shawn Hawkins commented, “We learned that men over six feet tall were not considered normal, so good thing I was not born back then.” And Naomi Leweck noted that “Queen Elizabeth did not rule England like it was a talent she was born with, but as a person who sacrificed a lot for her country and had to fight with her own feelings to be a good ruler.” Dannish Ali remembers that the Queen emphasized “women were expected to wear long dresses and keep their ankles covered or they were considered immodest.” On the other hand, Shelby Boyd recalls, “We learned it was important for guys to show off their long, muscular legs while dancing and presenting themselves to their partners.” Obviously, centuries separate our two worlds, but we still learned about the importance of culture, manners, diplomacy, and good food. All of us appreciate the ARTrageous Foundation’s support in making this memorable experience possible.
Education Foundation News
submitted by Melissa Dobbs
The Spring Hill Education Foundation recently hired Joan Fox as it's Executive Director. Mrs. Fox is a 1964 graduate of Spring Hill, as are her children and grandchildren with one still attending at the Middle School. She is a former Middle School Secretary and the wife of the late Tom Fox who served as the district's Assistant Superintendent from 1981-1984 and was Superintendent during the 1984-85 school year before he retired for health reasons. He also served as the Elementary and then the Junior High Principal from 1964 to 1981. Board members of the Foundation agree that Mrs. Fox was the ideal person to serve as the Executive Director because she knows virtually everybody in the district and has a deep love and commitment for the students, staff, and families of Spring Hill.
The Foundation has been busy during it's first year and has already awarded 15 technology initiatives, 4 staff development initiatives, and 4 teacher enrichment grants. The deadline for 2008 Technology and Staff Development grant applications is February 2008. Board members have already made campus visits to ensure the new technology items awarded this year were operating properly and that things were going smoothly with them in the classroom. The teachers have been beyond appreciative for what the community's contributions have allowed the Foundation to supply for them. Through the awarding of these grants, our teachers are more equipped to teach our students, and our students are allowed opportunities to learn at a level equal to that of larger schools and to have technology that is current, dependable, and in adequate supply to meet the growing needs of our district.
The Foundation is planning a major fundraising event for March with our own Neal McCoy once again serving as Master of Ceremonies. More information regarding this event will be available soon on the Foundation website and in the school and local newspapers.
As 2007 comes to a close, many businesses and individuals may be looking for an organization to which to give a charitable donation. The Education Foundation is an excellent place to make such a donation as it is an investment in our children and their future. Donations can also be given as a gift in honor or memory of someone. Donations can be a one time gift or an ongoing investment. Contact Joan Fox at Administration or check our website for more information.
Remember teachers and principals...the only way to get the technology, staff initiatives, and teacher enrichment grants from us is to submit a grant application which is available on our website. Grant applications for technology and staff initiatives are due by February 2008. Teacher enrichment grants are due by the 10th of each month and are granted monthly. If you need help filling out an application, please contact the Foundation office and someone will be in contact with you. Our office phone number is 903-323-7745, and our website is edufoundation@springhill.esc7.net.
Twirler & Flag Workshop
submitted by Karen Hagler
The High School Twirlers & Flags are having their 7th annual Spring Hill Twirler & Flag Workshop on Saturday January 26, 2008 from 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. at the High School Campus. The twirler instructional divisions are for Pre K through 12th grades, and flag instructional divisions are for 5th through 12th grades. Registration is $30.00 per person which includes tuition, pizza for lunch, and a workshop t-shirt. Between 9:00 to 9:30 in the high school band hall we have registration, check-in, and review fundamentals for level placement. Starting at 10:00, the current SHHS Twirlers and Flags will teach their group a routine, then break for lunch around noon then go back to class and polish the routines for our Camper's Show-Off demonstration from all classes and the HS Twirlers and Flags at 3:00 in the HS gym. Parents, Grandparents, Friends, etc. are welcome to come and watch.
You may wear t-shirts, shorts, tennis shoes, jazz shoes only. Batons/Flags are required. You can purchase a baton at Tatum Music Co. 301 N High St, Longview. If you need to purchase flag & pole, check with Mrs. Hagler at the High Band Hall Ext. 1135. Application forms were passed out to each campus before the Holiday break. If you did not receive an application form and are interested in participating in the workshop, contact Karen Hagler at 903-323-7735 or 903-738-4803. This is a good experience if you’re interested in trying out for a position on either the Jr. High or High School Twirler/ Flag Line.
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