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From the Desk of the Principal:
The end of another school year is here. The 2006/2007 school year has been a great year for both academic and athletic accomplishments. Can you believe that Spring Hill High School is the 2007 CLASS AAA STATE ACADEMIC TEAM CHAMPIONS? Our congratulations go to each of the students that made that possible. We also have the honor of having the 2007 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPION GIRLS DOUBLES TENNIS TEAM. Congratulations to Ashley Collier and Melanie Prince for securing that championship. Also I don't think I know of another high school that has appeared in the playoffs in every sport, both boys and girls. What a great tribute to our kids and to our athletic department led by Coach Robert Bero. The Band simply racked up another sweepstakes year. Congratulations to Mr. Barnes and his students. There are so many other areas that have brought Spring Hill into the spotlight for positive things that I could not possibly list them all.
The state TAKS scores came back. The 11th grade scores were good (94% in English, 90% in Math, 88% in Science, and 96% in Social Studies). The rest of the scores were good, and they will be announced in June. I am very proud of the students and faculty for all their hard work this year. By the way, mentioning faculty members reminds me that we are losing some very valuable members of our staff. Debbie Carter an excellent English teacher, Jeff Sims, our Government teacher and Student Council sponsor, Tracy Dees, one of our Counselors, and Pat Gatons, our Academic Team sponsor and Chemistry teacher. Also I would like to mention that Kayla Lindsey, one of our math teachers is moving into Tracy's position as Counselor. Congratulations to her.
The Senior Class of 2007 would like to invite everyone to attend the Sixty-Fourth Commencement Program Friday, May 25. Many of the accomplishments listed above are due to the leadership of the Class of 2007. We are very proud of all of our seniors and wish them the best as they begin the next stage of their life. Congratulations to the Class of 2007 and good luck!!
Thanks to all of you for a great year!!!
Bobby Watkins
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SH Wins State Academic Championship
submitted by Pat Gatons
For the first time in school history, Spring Hill High  School reigns as the State Class 3A UIL academic champions!
Members of the Math/Science team were Zach Barnhart, Brian Bass, Michael Bass, Joey Blakeley, Shawn Davis, Jason Graham and Martin Puder.
Individual and team awards at the state meet were as follows.
Calculator Applications, Zach Barnhart - 1st
(2nd Place Team)
Mathematics, Zach Barnhart - 2nd
Number Sense, Zach Barnhart - 1st, Brian Bass - 2nd
(1st Place Team)
Science, Zach Barnhart - 5th
Bass, Boyd Lead Class of 2007
courtesy of Megan Luttrell of The Panther's Paw
 After juggling full schedules, homework and sports, the results have paid off. At graduation, on May 25, Brian Bass and Shana Boyd will represent the senior class as valedictorian and salutatorian.
They are both 13 year Panthers, and have had much inspiration from family members and friends.
"I went to my cousin's graduation when I was little, and I asked my mom why two people had to give a speech at the beginning," Bass said. "She told me they were the Val and Sal and at that point I wasn't wild about giving a speech but thought it would be neat to graduate number one."
Bass and Boyd similarly described some of their views on life and what motivated them to achieve this honor.
"My dad always, always says if you're going to do something, do it 100% and the best you can do," Boyd said. "I guess that was a big part of my motivation."
Bass has been active the last four years in numerous school organizations including athletics, band, NHS, and UIL academics. He has been a two year member of the varsity basketball team, an all-state percussionist and has won numerous UIL awards, including a number sense state championship. In addition, he is an active member of Greggton Methodist Church, an Eagle Scout and has played competitive club soccer for many years.
 Boyd has participated in a variety of organizations throughout high school including Student Council, Leaders' Core, NHS and FCA. In NHS and Student Council, she served as vice president and secretary, respectively. She has been a three year member of the varsity softball team, earning all-district, all-East Texas and all-state honors. She was voted to the homecoming court all four years of high school. He class also nominated her for class favorite during her junior year, as well as for class president her junior and senior years.
Both Bass and Boyd agree that their family had a lot to do with this achievement.
"My parents were always excited about academic achievements," Boyd said. "So sharing my goal of salutatorian with them made me work that much harder."
Even though it could be tough at times, especially when they did not get the grades they wanted, neither of them felt pressure by anyone.
"I have always made A's, when I was younger I got really upset when I made a bad grade," Bass said. "I have a better perspective on life now and know that one grade is not that big of a deal, but I would be very disappointed if I made a B this far into high school."
Bass will be attending Texas A&M University as a biomedical engineering major.
"I have always wanted to go to A&M. Both of my parents went there," Bass said. "Since I was little, it has really been my only college choice. I love the atmosphere at athletic events, they have a strong academic program, nice facilities, and I like that it is not packed into the middle of a major city."
Boyd will be attending the University of Colorado at Boulder majoring in business while working towards a dentistry degree.
"The pre-med advisor is really personal," Boyd said. "She has stayed in touch with me helping me make decisions. They also have a great pre-med program."
Bass and Boyd's advice for underclassmen is to get involved in the school and take the hardest classes. Whether students choose to take Kilgore College dual credit courses or AP courses offered at the school, the classes can certainly be beneficial and of great help when going off to college.
"Get involved in extracurricular activities whether it is band, UIL or athletics. I'm looking forward to college and the opportunities it will bring but there are some opportunities you can only set in high school," Bass said. "Also, do not be afraid to challenge yourself. Just do your best, that's all anyone could ever ask."
Girls Track Members Advance to State Meet
submitted by Stacy Edwards
 Leslie Jordan made her 3rd trip to the State track meet in Austin May 11th. Jordan placed 2nd in the discus with a throw of 134 ft., just one foot short of her best this year. She finished 3rd in the shot with a throw of 41-6. Leslie has put in many hours of practice this yr. She throws at least 6 days a week and has a pretty tough weight workout as well. Next year Leslie's goal will be to bring home the gold in both.
Seniors Lauryn Blanton and Allie Wright got to end their track season on a good note with their first trip to State. They have run on the mile relay for 4 yrs. having much success, but always ended the season at the Regional meet. Well this year with the help of Juniors Hayley Sanders and Courtney Newsom, the Lady Panthers placed second at Regionals with 4:02 to advance to the next level. Their best time this year was a 4:01.2 in the prelims of Regionals on Friday. At state they clocked a 4:04 to place 8th overall. The winning time was a 3:50 from Waco LaVega who broke the 3A state record.
Boys and Girls Golf Teams Compete at State
submitted by Tammy Bailey
The girls and boys golf teams competed in the UIL State Golf Tournament on May 10th and 11th. The girls' team finished 5th and the boys' team finished 6th. The teams included:
Girls
Leslie Lee
Lacie Holbert
Natalie Berry
Elizabeth Zapata
Ashley Alm
Malloie Anderson
Coach Tammy Bailey |
Boys
Jason Fiscus
Jordan Sarran
Tim O'Farrell
Mitch Vale
Kyle Akin
Logan Skinner
Coach Steve LaMore |
Both of these teams had a very successful year, and are looking forward to beginning their work to return to Austin next year.
2006-2007 Athletic Accomplishments
submitted by Teri Burns, Athletic Secretary
FOOTBALL
2nd - District
VOLLEYBALL
3rd - District
CROSS COUNTRY
Girls - 1st District
Boys - 2nd District
BASKETBALL
Girls - District Champs, Area Champs
Boys - District Champs
POWERLIFTING
2nd - District
4 students to Regional Meet
TRACK
Girls - District Champs
Boys - 2nd District, 5 Regional Qualifiers
GOLF
Girls - District Champs, Regional Champs, 5th State
Boys - District Champs, Regional Champs, 6th State
TENNIS
District Champs
8 Regional Qualifiers
4 State Qualifiers
2 State Champions, Girls' Doubles
SOFTBALL
District Runner-up
BASEBALL
District Runner-up
Bi-district Champs
Eastman Makes Offer to First Spring Hill Graduate
for High School Co-op Program
submitted by Fran Scott
 As part of Eastman's high school co-op program, Joe Bill has been offered full-time summer employment as a maintenance helper in the electrical field at Eastman Chemical Company. Joe will be the first graduate from Spring Hill that is being offered this employment and educational opportunity. The co-op program can lead to a full two year college scholarship with a major in instrumentation and a chance to co-op for part-time employment while in college. Following college graduation, he will have the potential for full-time employment at Eastman. Joe's parents toured Eastman recently during the Texas State Technical College parent night. " After being in the work program for two years, I am excited and proud for Joe Bill to have this opportunity at both employment and a full scholarship. Only a few students are selected from the East Texas area high schools by Eastman for the program. It is an honor for Spring Hill to have a student selected" according to DCP coordinator Fran Scott.
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Luke Wallis Earns Eagle Scout Status
Luke Wallis is a sophomore student at Spring Hill High School. He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Mark Wallis. He attends church at Mobberly Baptist Church where he is in the youth choir and on the youth leadership team. Luke is on the Spring Hill varsity tennis team and is also a member of the Spring Hill Band where he plays the trumpet.
Luke Wallis became a Boy Scout in Troop 618 on November 23, 2002. He earned Tenderfoot on May 12, 2003 and followed with Second Class on September 15, 2003. Luke earned his First Class Rank on October 17, 2003. He earned Star Scout Rank on May 10, 2004. Luke earned Life Scout Rank on January 17, 2005. He was awarded his Eagle rank at his Eagle Board of Review on January 17, 2007.
During his scouting career, Luke has 87 nights of camping. Luke attended summer camp at Camp Cherokee for 1 year and Camp Pirtle for 1 year. He attended three Winter Camps in December of 2003, 2004, and 2005 at Camp Pirtle. Luke attended a scouting spring break trip to Vicksburg in which his entire family attended and hiked as well. Luke also participated two summers at the Packard High Adventure Base in Colorado. At Packard High Adventure Base, he climbed a 14,000 foot mountain, rappelled down a 150 foot cliff, mountain biked for two days and went white-water rafting on the Arkansas River for a total four days. Luke participated with Troop 618 on two backpacking trips and two canoeing trips. Luke attended the National Scout Jamboree for two weeks in the summer of 2005 at Fort AP Hill in Virginia, where he served as the Jamboree Troop Scribe.
An Eagle Scout must earn 21 merit badges, including 12 which are required. Luke has earned Camping, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Communications, Environmental Science, First Aid, Personal Management, Personal Fitness, Family Life, Swimming, Emergency Preparedness, Wood Carving, Fingerprinting, Electricity, Fishing, Nature, Painting, Public Health, Rifle Shooting, Canoeing, and Wilderness Survival.
An Eagle Scout must plan, develop, and carry out a service project. Luke organized the resurfacing of the Christian Heritage School playground and the planting of a shade tree. He brought in many yards of hardwood mulch and supervised 27 Scouts and family workers as they spread the mulch. He spent a total of 25 personal hours on the project.
Congratulations to
Melanie Prince
and
Ashley Collier
State Doubles
Champs!
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Young Business Associates Present Scholarships
submitted by Fran Scott
The YBA club presented seven scholarships to graduating seniors this year. The club recipients are Joe Bill, Amber Hardin, Jessica Lewis, Malyssa Morgan, Krystle Nichols, Alexandra Reynolds, and Britni Whittington. Members worked on various fund raisers to support club projects, service projects, and scholarships.
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