From the Desk of the Principal:

Welcome back for another great year at Spring Hill High School!!

We have really had a great start. Most of our students have returned ready to learn. We have several new teachers, a new band director, and a new counselor. Kayla Lindsey has moved from the math department and is doing an excellent job as our new counselor. We are very pleased to have Randy Kiser as our new band director. He is really doing a great job with our band.  Laura Langham is our new choir director.  Our new Debate coach is Jennifer White, a former Spring Hill student.  She will also serve as our UIL academic coordinator and is teaching AP government and regular government.  We have Sharon Redman, an excellent addition to our math department. A new teacher in Science is Beau Martin, teaching Chemistry and IPC. Amy McFatridge is doing a great job in our English department. We have added another former student to our Spanish department, Tommy Mitchell. We are pleased to have Karen Brundrett, a new coach and science teacher.  I believe we are very fortunate to have been able to add all of them to our staff.

We have emphasized this year three words that are key to our success in all areas. Those words are Respect, Responsibility, and Expectations. Please help us remind students of the importance of each word.  Our students have done a great job so far of obeying rules and respecting each other and their teachers. I really appreciate it.
We are looking forward to a great school year, especially academically!!

Bobby Watkins, Principal

Sarah Veralli Named Elks Lodge Student
submitted by Holly Ford

Sarah Veralli was honored Monday night, September 10, 2007, as the Elks Lodge Student of the Month for Spring Hill. Coach Holly Ford had the privilege of introducing her to the group.  Sarah's mother, Annette Veralli, was also in attendance.  Sarah's father, Bruce, was out of town working, so he was unable to attend.

Sarah is a senior who is currently involved in varsity volleyball, varsity tennis and varsity cheerleading.  She is Student Council President and is a member of Leaders Core, Interact Club, National Honor Society, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Outside of school, Sarah is very involved in her church youth group at First Methodist Church in Longview where she sings in the youth choir. Sarah is currently #2 in her class and plans to attend Texas Christian University and wants to become a physical therapist.

Coach Ford stated that Spring Hill was really emphasizing "respect and responsibiity" this year and expressed that she knew no one who exemplified these characteristics better than Sarah Veralli.  Coach Ford has coached Sarah for 6 years in junior high and high school tennis.

Ashley Alm Crowned Miss Gregg County
submitted by Laura Jordan

Junior student, Ashley Alm, was named the new Miss Gregg County at the 58th Annual Gregg County Fair and Expo this month. Ashley is a member of Leaders' Core and the varsity basketball and golf teams at Spring Hill.

In the future, she plans to become a pediatric physical therapist and perhaps do mission work. Her interests include singing, dancing, reading, traveling and sports. Ashley competed with six other area high school girls who were chosen to represent their high schools in the pageant.


SHHS Salutes Outstanding Students with Nominations for the Wendy's High School Heisman Award
submitted by Kayla Lindsey

Spring Hill High School's Ryan LaMore and Kacy Aldredge have been honored with a nomination for the prestigious Wendy's High School Heisman Award. The program, awarded in conjunction with the collegiate Heisman, celebrates the achievements of the nation's top high school seniors both in and out of the classroom.

The Spring Hill High School coaching staff nominated these two promising leaders for their academic aptitude, athletic talent and exceptional commitment to their school and communities.


Spring Hill Hosts 1st Debate/Speech Tourney
submitted by Jennifer White

Spring Hill is hosting the 1st Annual Fall Tournament on September 29, 2007 and we hope many schools will join us as the competition season begins.  The tournament will be offering debate, extemp, prose & poetry this year. Awards will be given for 1st through 6th place in all events.

A hospitality room will be provided for judges and coaches, and a small concession stand in the high school cafeteria will serve the competitors.

We are looking for volunteers from Spring Hill to ensure that this tournament runs smoothly. If you would like to help, contact Jennifer White, the Spring Hill Debate/Academic Coordinator, by phone or e-mail.

Email:  jwhite@springhill.esc7.net
Phone: 903-323-7738