March Newsletter National Honor Society Induction
March 20, 2012
The National Honor Society is a highly respected organization that honors students across the nation for high academic achievement, and who also display outstanding leadership, character, and service in their school and community. Our chapter of the NHS would like to recognize the following students who have been selected by the Faculty Council: Continuing members from last year: Kati Allard, Morgan Bristow, Cindy Choi, Kelli Christenson, Elise Kelly, Janae Mansour, Tyler Roth, Calla Stinson, Emma Stubblefield, Tori Talbott New members this year: Haley Knieling, Gabe Louthan, Gavin Low, Megan Mack, Karli Mast, Jason Oyer, Christy Rausch, Taylor Simpson, Matt Stenson Taylor Wright, Sharon Yao, Johnny Zhang Honorary Sophomores: Moriah Mansour & Anna Polivka Boys’ Basketball Finishes Second At State
After an exciting trip to the OSAA 2A Basketball Championships, the Western Mennonite boys’ ended their season with a 2nd place trophy. Congratulations to Kasey Pederson who was awarded 2nd team all tournament and Bradley Branch 1st team all tournament as well as the 2A state player of the year! Congratulations on a fantastic season. We are proud of you! Western Fans Win State Spirit Award
Our amazing fans won the Spirit Award for the second year in a row at the OSAA state basketball tournament in Pendleton, Oregon. One OSAA official was quoted as saying, “As long as Western Mennonite is at Pendleton, I don’t see any other school winning this award. Their fans are supportive, loud, and conduct themselves in a great manner.” The support to our athletic programs help make lifelong memories for our students. For those of you that have and continue to support Western athletics we thank you. Your support is appreciated and our school athletics would not be the same without you! Salem Basketball Officials Association Sportsmanship Award
Every year the SBOA presents their Sportsmanship Award to the school that best fulfills their criteria. For seven years in a now Western has received this honor that covers all 1A, 2A, and 3A schools. We feel this is a significant testament to what Western stands for and we are proud that our community is recognized for the way they represent our school! Board announces $1,000 Challenge
Are you up to the challenge? Last month Western’s School Board presented a $1,000 challenge to our community. Will you be one who answers this call? Will you join with us to maintain Westerns’ influence and presence?
Benefit Concert
This past weekend WMS hosted the annual benefit concert. Our choir performs at many churches, care homes, competitions, and choir conventions. The benefit concert helps make these performances possible by covering the expenses of travel, food, and lodging. Our choir performed wonderfully! Thank you to everyone for helping make this a successful event!
$25,000 has been received from those stepping up to this challenge. We are encouraged by these people who have put to action their support for Western. God’s faithfulness in both the good and difficult times is truly a blessing. As Western relies on 20% of its budget to be met through fundraising, we are trusting that our remaining $180,000 will be received in the coming months.
Important Dates March 24 - April 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring Break March 29 - April 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choir Tour April 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Friday (No Classes) April 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Easter April 10 -12 . . . . . . . . . . . . Middle School Testing April 13 - 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MSC Music Festival April 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End of 5th 6 Weeks April 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Furlough Day (no Classes) April 23 - 27 . . . . . . . . . . Spiritual Renewal Week April 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jr/Sr Banquet Questions or comments? E-mail: office@westernmennoniteschool.org | Phone: 503-363-2000 Visit us at www.westernmennoniteschool.org | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter