Welcome back to PCHS Bear Facts! From the halls of Pierce County High School, here is our list of hot topics for the week spanning Aug. 31-Sept. 6, 2022.
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We’re getting set for our first long weekend of the school year. Students will not attend classes this Friday September 2 or Monday, September 5 in observance of Labor Day. Teachers will attend on Friday, September 2 for professional development.
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This Thursday (September 1) a representative will be on campus to take letter jacket orders during all three lunches. A letter jacket purchase requires a $100 deposit. You also have to qualify according to the criteria set forth by your coach. You can also order online at gradnow.com.
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The PCHS Spirit Cheerleaders are selling Hog-N-Bones Boston Butt tickets for $30 until September 1. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Mabry James at [email protected]. You can pick up your Boston Butt between now and November 5 at Hog-N-Bones.
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Students in grades 10-12 who would like to serve on Superintendent Bennett’s Student Advisory Council should apply by September 9. The application has been emailed to you via your school Gmail account.
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Driver’s Ed classes will resume on Saturday, September 10. Please see Mr. Erik Thumann for more information.
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Mark your calendars for the end-of-summer shopping event at Patterson Baptist Church’s Clothing Closet in Patterson. This one-day event will be 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday, September 17. This is for all school-aged children and there is no cost. Be sure to tell your parents. See Mrs. DuPont for more information.
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Congratulations to the following students for being named FCCLA officers for the 2022-23 school year: President - Esmerelda Santana; 1st Vice President, Whitney King; Vice Presidents are as follows: Finance, Abigail McQuaig; Community Service, Jenny Santiago; Membership, Paula Llamas; Public Relations, Belle Sinclair; Parliamentary Law, Ashley Mincey; Career Development - Chloe Lynn; Programs - Faith Douberly; STAR Events - Taylor Owens.
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We also salute the following students who have been named FBLA officers for 2022-23: President - Lexi Dixon; Vice President- Connor Rye; Secretary- Maddie White; Treasurer-Regan Boatright; Reporter- Cianna Kicklighter; Parliamentarian-Harlee Costa; Community Service Chairman-Isabella Fazio; and Social Media/Marketing Chairman - Sha’ Dana Warren. Good luck to you all this year.
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FBLA invites you to be part of the largest student business organization in the country. You can have fun, go places, meet new people, win awards, develop your leadership skills, and interact with business leaders from across the country. To join, pick up an application from Mrs. Whitaker in room 348 beside Grizzly Gear. Choose to lead today! The deadline is Friday, September 2.
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Anyone interested in joining HOSA, stop by Mrs. Knowlton in Room 187 for an application.
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Kudos to these students who were newly tapped for admission to Beta Club: Jackson Gambrell, Hannia Martinez Torres, Hudson Boatright, Jenny Braddy, Makayla St Val, Dierks Altman, Isabella Fazio, Marleigh Johnson, Kierstin Robinson, Alexa Alvarez, MaKayla Fields, Annabell Lee, Kaden Roell, Ashton Bowen, Rhett Gay, Destiny Lloyd, Abigail Rozier, Joshua Bowers, Marley Gibbs, Zeke Mattox, Melvin Sallet, Ceb Carter, Ella Gill, Caden McGatha, Beyonce Sanchez, Erykka Corbitt, Jackson Griffin, Layla Melton, Kaitlynn Sapp, Candace Cox, Trent Griffin, Eric Merida, Jazmyne Scott, Allie Cravey, Brianna Guest, Lillian Moore, Kamberly Scott, Alyssa Crump, Ruth Hamelin, Mary Emma Moore, Tyson Sills, Alex Davis, Tyler Harwood, Kaitlynn Palmer, Kendle Taylor, Bella Delaney, Zoie Handry, Ram Patel, Sophia Thai, Noemi DeLeon, Jones Herrin, Hanny Plata, Danny Thigpen, Caden Edwards, Dylan Hersey, Sam Ricketson, Olivia Thomas, Hannah Fandrich, Bowen James, Ethan Ritch, Addyson Walker, Iain Watson, Kate Wheeler, McKenzi Whitley, Rory Williams, Jesse Wilson, Ambree Wright, A’Layna Bell, Aaden Carlson, Maya Cochran, Marlee Drury, Nevaeh Grant, Lilah Hall, Lana Harto, Mattie Lee, Chloe Lynn, Rowan McCrea, Jacey Ryals, Jasmine Sergent, Belle Sinclair, Reegan Smith, and Ellis Tyrone.
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And to those students who were tapped for Beta membership: If you were unable to attend the informational meeting recently, please see Mrs. Crosby in room 408 or Mrs. Tison in room 380 if you are interested in joining. It is not too late! Club dues for new members are $42) and $10 for returning members $10, due to Mrs. Crosby or Mrs. Tison by September 6th. This is also the deadline for any student receiving a Beta invite to join.
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We are still a few weeks away from homecoming, but now is the time to start planning for homecoming dress-up days, which will be September 19-26. This year’s theme is “We’ve got the Beat” and the daily themes are as follows: Disco Day (Monday), Patriotic Day (Tuesday), Western Day (Wednesday), Twin Day (Thursday), and School Spirit Day (Friday).
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Lady Bears softball returns to the diamond tomorrow (Sept. 1) in a region game at Toombs County. The JV plays at 4 p.m. with varsity action at 6 p.m.
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Meanwhile, volleyball is on the road tomorrow in Reidsville against Tattnall County and Appling County. JV action starts at 4 p.m. followed by varsity matches at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. The Volley Bears return home September 6 against Brantley County and Vidalia. Match times for PCHS will be at 4 p.m. (JV), 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. All of these matches will be broadcast on the NFHS Network.
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On the gridiron, the JV football Bears travel to Appling County tomorrow for a 5 p.m. kickoff. And on Friday, the varsity Bears travel to play Metter at 7:30 p.m. The varsity game will be broadcast on the NFHS Network and via radio on 97.7 FM, WWUF.
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As always, remember to be responsible, respectful, and safe.
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Thanks and go, Bears!
