If you have visited the high school over the past two years, you probably noticed the improved entrance, Panther Plaza. This was a project of the Leaders' Core, and, the group is offering engraved bricks one last time.

The funds from the bricks will also support the water playground at the new park. The engraved bricks are available for a $100 donation. Each brick can be engraved up to three lines with 15 characters per line. By purchasing one of these bricks, you will be remembered as part of Spring Hill's community for many years to come.

Attached is a brick order form that can be completed and returned to the Leaders' Core at the High School or to Holly Whittington, Director. If you have any questions, you may contact any Leaders' member or Holly Whittington at 903-323-7867. Our tentative deadline for ordering bricks is October 31, 2006.

On behalf of Spring Hill Leaders' Core, we appreciate all contributions



Student Projects Enhance School Surroundings
submitted by DeeAnn Coker

Interior Design Students Welcome Freshmen

As an incoming freshman, finding your spot may take a while but the whole process has been made a bit less intimidating thanks to the hard work and efforts of interior design students Jessica Burt, Christina Dulweber, Stefanie Kirschke and Sara Achnetzer. Directions were given for every 9th grader to design/decorate paper that reflected their interests, favorites, school extra-curricular involvement,etc. These brightly colored circles were returned to interior design students and incorporated into a window display at the entrance to the H.S. Not only does the eye- catching arrangement show the versatility, interests, and involvement of incoming freshmen but gives the entrance a much needed jolt of color that says " SHHS has a lot to offer... get involved !"

This display is the only the first of several that will be changed through out the fall. The project allows students an opportunity to apply skills and knowledge learned in class while benefitting the school as a whole. The interior design class owes a huge thanks to Mrs. McGarvey for so graciously distributing information to all freshmen through her English class.

Apparel Classes Gotcha Covered

After learning the basics of using a machine, apparel students used their new skills to construct window treatments for several teachers at the high school. Teachers jumped at the chance to spiff up their rooms for a nominal fee of purchasing needed supplies. After mastering operation of machines and basic construction skills students are eager to tackle future projects. Both guys and girls have been pleasantly surprised at the practical aspects of mastering these new skills. Students have repaired personal items, made gifts for friends or customized t-shirts . Personalized pillow cases , towel wraps , pajama pants and duffle/tote bags will be just a few of the items students will construct over the semester.



Band News
submitted by Mike Barnes

Jack O'Diamonds and Spring Hill High School Band launch Hometown Scholarship Program powered by the Texas Dodge Dealers.

Longview, TX - September 8, 2006 - Jack O'Diamonds and the Spring Hill High School Band announced the launch of the 2006 Hometown Scholarship Program, a campaign that will generate scholarship funds for high school band students in Longview. The Hometown Scholarship Program is part of Jack O'Diamond's commitment to support high school band in their hometown community.

September 8, 2006 - November 13, 2006, Spring Hill High School Band/Booster members will be at home football games to request $5.00 suggested donations in support of their Hometown Scholarship Program. Of that $5.00 suggested donation, 100 percent of the proceeds will stay with Spring Hill High School Band to help support their program.

Individuals who donate to the program may register to win a 2007 Dodge Mega Cab Truck and automatically receive a voucher to redeem a complimentary T-shirt at Jack O'Diamonds.

"We encourage parents, families, neighbors and friends of Spring Hill High School Band to support this program by providing a suggested $5.00 donation at hometown football games' stated Mike Barnes. "This innovative program creates scholarship money for Band members to further their education, attend band activities, and enhance our band program."

Texas High School Band programs make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing an appreciation for music that will last a lifetime. The Texas Dodge Dealers support of Texas band programs help to ensure quality music education for each student.

Today Texas Band serves close to 100,000 students who enroll in their local band programs.

For More Information, please contact:
Spring Hill High School Band
903-323-7735
Jack O'Diamonds, David Carter
903-757-2222

Josh Perry joins the Spring Hill Band Staff

This year the band students will see a new face working with the High School and 7th Grade Bands. Mr. Perry graduated from Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He is in his 6th year of teaching and has assisted at Longview High School, Judson Middle School, Forest Park Middle School, Sabine ISD and Atlanta ISD. "My wife and I are very pleased to be involved with Spring Hill ISD and look forward to a successful year." Mr. Perry will assist Mr. Barnes with the High School Marching Band and Conduct the High School Concert Band. "We are very fortunate to add Mr. Perry to the staff. The kids seem to have accepted him very well. They work hard when he conducts the rehearsal and enjoy his approach to music and marching," observed Mr. Barnes.



Math-Science Team Hopeful for Trip to State
submitted by Pat Gatons

The Spring Hill Math-Science Team hopes to build on its past success during the 2006-07 school year. With five state qualifiers from last year returning as its nucleus, the team should rank among the best in the state.

Seniors Brian Bass and Zach Barnhart serve as co-captains. Brian is the defending class AAA Number Sense State Champion and also qualified for last year's state meet in calculator applications and science. Zach is the defending regional champion in calculator and science, qualifying for state in both of those events as well as in number sense and mathematics by finishing as the runner-up at the regional meet. Other returning state qualifiers include Michael Bass, Jason Graham, and Shawn Davis.

The team is actively seeking new members and encourages those with an interest in math and science to join--especially incoming freshmen.

Weekly meetings will be held on Wednesday mornings in Mr. Gatons' classroom, S105. Students who are interested in joining the team but are unable to meet at that time should see Mr. Gatons at any time during the school day or before or after school.

The first major activity of the year is the UIL Student Activities Conference to be held on Saturday, September 23rd, at Tyler Jr. College. SHHS will host its 30th annual math-science meet on Saturday, December 2nd.



Theatre Club Gains Support of International Organization
submitted by Brad Harden

The Spring Hill Theatre Club is happy to announce that we are in the process of converting from a local theatre club into a Troupe of the International Thespian Society. What does this mean for our members? We will now have the support and resources of an international organization that promotes education and opportunities in the theatre. The International Thespian Society is an honorary organization compiled of student actors, pre-professional and professional actors, directors, and technicians. As members of our troupe Spring Hill students will be eligible to compete for scholarships, attend conventions and workshops, and have access to up-to-date information on educational and professional theatre information. Membership is open to all students who have a desire to participate and put forth the effort to earn the points required. Students are invited join us at 7:45 every other Thursday in the Little Theatre to learn how to earn points.

The first production for the 2006-2007 school year is A Golden Fleecing or The Undermining of Sarah Sweetflower's Sarsaparilla Saloon and Bridal Shoppe. This production is a wonderful Melodrama with plenty of opportunities for audience participation through "Booing, Hissing, Oooing, and Ahwwwing." And what Melodrama would be complete without an audience sing-along!!? Performance dates are set for October 6 & 7 at 7:00 PM and October 8 at 2:30 PM in the Little Theatre.

In October, we will have open auditions for a large-scale musical. At the request of many, and I mean many students, we will under take such a life-altering event. I will announce the musical in October.