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SPHS E NEWS                                                                    May 3rd, 2012

Spain Park High School                                                                         

439-1400                                                                                      

www2.hoover.k12.al.us/sphs

The Mission/Vision Statement of Spain Park High School

“The future belongs to the educated, and Spain Park High school exists to promote and prepare students for academic excellence while empowering our young adults to live and thrive in that future.”

Disclaimer: This email is for informational purposes only. Please do not respond. If you have any questions please call the main office at 439-1400.

The Spain Park Varsity lacrosse team won their first state playoff game last night beating John Carroll 13-9. They will now play a semifinal match against Vestavia this Friday at Spain Park at 7:30. If they win Friday night, they will play in the championship game Sunday at 3:00. The state championships are being held Saturday and Sunday for all age groups at Spain Park.

Attention Seniors: Graduation Caps and Gowns will be available for pick up in the lunchroom on Wednesday and Thursday next week, May 9th & 10th.

Attention all Amnesty International members, please come to our next meeting this Wednesday after school at 3:40 or Thursday before school at 7:50 in room 109. Mr. Stamper’s room

The summer reading book sale is here! Support your school library, pay no tax, save gas money, and get the exact books you need to read over the summer at the SPHS Library during the month of May. See the list below for titles and prices!! Cash or check are accepted.

 New Ambassadors meeting Monday, May 7th in room 219 at 3:45

•Delany Bradford

•Katherine Burleson

•Haven Eddy

•Gillian Garver

•Bailey Gray

•Sally Hamby

•Amanda Ivy

•Danielle Ivy

•Mizna Kanafani

•Jordan McDonald

•Aashna Panjwani

•Lauren Parsons

•Rachel Petitt

•Maddy Powell

•Madi Shore

•Naomi Yusafi

•Will Basden

•Steven Breaux

•Noah Crawford

•Brannum Forsyth

•Andres Galindo

•Ben Holcomb

•Jalon Hollie

•Josh Hughes

•Carlton Ivy

•Hank King

•Sean McComb

•Read Mills

•Houston Pearce

•Matthew Taylor

•Bryant Williams

•Deion Wright

Attention Everyone Associated with Spain Park!

PAST YEARBOOKS (2002 – 2011) ARE ON SALE FOR $5

from Mrs. Carter in Room 244!!

First come, first served! Anyone can buy any year!

Tell your sibling graduates! Get yours before they are gone!

Spain Park Jazz Band Auditions

Thursday, May 10

Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drum Set, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone

Pick Up Audition Material and Sign Up For an Audition Time in the Band Room

Spain Park Band Piano Auditions

Tuesday, May 15

The Band Program is looking for experienced pianists to perform with the Band. Prior Band experience NOT required.

See Mr. Neugent in the Band Room for more information.

 ATTENTION SENIORS

Please submit pictures to sphsseniorpics@yahoo.com for our Senior Slideshow! You may also drop off pictures to Mrs. Bennett in room 201. Please make sure your name is written on the back of each picture.

NEED COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS? If so, you can earn them this summer by helping with the summer camps at Asbury UMC on Hwy. 119 which include: soccer, basketball, drawing, volleyball, painting, twirling, lacrosse, strength/conditioning and cheerleading. To volunteer call or text 205 862 8653.

Boys Basketball Tryouts

will begin May 14th at 6:00am. Anyone interested in trying out should register with Coach Barker and must have a current physical on file.

Spain Park Theatre Presents

Roald Dahl’s

Willy Wonka

Thursday, May 10 at 7:00

Friday, May 11 at 7:00

Saturday, May 12 at 2:00 and 7:00

Sunday, May 13 at 2:00

$5 Students

$8 Adults

Cooperative Education is now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 Co-Op program. If you will be a junior or senior next year and want to gain valuable experience in the workplace, look into Co-Op. Co-Op students enjoy early dismissal from the traditional school day while maintaining part-time supervised work experiences in fields related to their career objectives.

Begin building the path to your future! Co-Op applications are available in the Guidance Hall.

Attention Students!  Summer is just around the corner, and what better way to spend it than in an educational or leadership-centered summer program?!  Please view the SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES tab on the SPHS College & Career webpage for a list of great summer options:

http://www2.hoover.k12.al.us/schools/sphs/CollegeCareer/Pages/SummerOpportunities.aspx

Attention Senior Girls:  Are you planning to join a sorority in college?  If so, please view the link labeled “Sorority Rush Booklet” on the SPHS College & Career webpage.  This link provides a list of SPHS faculty who are sorority alumni, a Greek glossary, Frequently Asked Questions, and Conversation tips:  http://www2.hoover.k12.al.us/schools/sphs/CollegeCareer/Documents/Sorority%20Rush%20Book%202012.pdf

Troy University offers the following undergraduate scholarships to the Troy, AL campus **TO ANY DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN PARTICIPANT ** who meets the criteria listed below. Please note that both test score and GPA requirements must be met:  CHANCELLOR’S AWARD: Qualifications: 27 ACT or 1220 SAT (verbal & quantitative only) with a 3.5 high school GPA on a 4.0 scale  Award:  **Full tuition** - 4 year renewable for high school seniors – **Total value $27,000**  & the SCHOLARS AWARD: Qualifications:  31 ACT or 1380 SAT (verbal & quantitative only) with a 3.7 high school GPA on a  4.0 scale; Award: ** Full tuition, room and board** - 4 year renewable for high school seniors – **Total value $48,000**

Attention Seniors:  The National Science Foundation Summer Bridge Program is a free special academic opportunity for underrepresented minority high school seniors planning to enroll in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics major at a sponsoring 4-year Alabama college or university.  This year, the program will be held at several different college campuses June 1^st through July 20^th.  Please see Mrs. Sandlin or Mr. Prater for an application and more details.  The deadline for applications is April 26^th.

Attention Juniors:  Samford University will be hosting the annual Alabama Governor’s School June 17-29^th.  This is a summer residential experience, providing academic, creative leadership experiences to students who have demonstrated exceptional ability and achievements in their studies.  Any Junior interested in being nominated for this program, must see Mr. Tracy Prater in the Guidance Office by Friday, February 3^rd.  For more info, go to www.alabamagovernorsschool.org