Awards Program for grades 9 through 11

The Awards Program for grades 9 through 11 is Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. in the Sports Arena. Students who will be receiving awards have been given invitations to the Program. Parents and other family members are invited to attend this fun event that honors our students.

From the Desk of Ms. Parris

Oxford City School donated over $32,775.28. This is unbelievable. I am still in shock. This is FANTASTIC! I do not have the totals yet with the break down per school. When I get it I will share it with you. However, the breakdown really doesn't matter because we joined as ONE and made a
statement with our joint efforts.

Some of you might not know but I want to take a minute to say
THANK YOU to the following people for all there hard work in helping set up and decorating the field...
MS. WEBB, MRS. WILLIAMSON, THE PE CLASSES, WAYNE YATES, ALL THE COACHES, and AND EVERYONE ELSE WHO HELPED IN SOME WAY.

When I looked over and saw the sign that said BELIEVE BLVD. I just had to smile and think that all things are possible. I also think there was some divine intervention with our totals.

YOU ARE THE BEST OVER ALL THE REST!!!
HAVE A GREAT END OF THE YEAR...AND GET READY FOR NEXT YEAR!!!

On behalf of all the Team Captains...we say Thank You!

Glennis Parris...OHS Team Captain

Paula Waits....CEH Team Captain

Kae Bailey........Coldwater Team Captain

Amanda Gaskins...DeArmanville Team Captain

Summer Anderson...OMS Team Captain

Syprina Brown
Jan Griffith....OES Team Captains

Relay for Life a Huge Success!

Ms. Parris would like to take a few minutes to THANK each and everyone of you who helped make Relay for Life a HUGE SUCCESS!!!

The totals are not exact for the High School, but here are some figures.

Donations

OHS DONATIONS (OVER) $13,000.00

FCCLA $6,223.33
TEACHER’S CASUAL $2,141.00
ABOUT 1/2 PARTICIPATION...THANK YOU MR. HOLLADAY FOR GETTING THIS APPROVED
FOCUS $2,100.00
KEY CLUB $1,000.00
NHS…FA/HS… $ 640.00
FBLA $ 431.93
MRS. LOVE’S CLASS $ 362.70
MU ALPHA THEATA $ 285.00
FRESHMEN ACADEMY $ 275.00
MRS. ROBERTSON $ 209.88
GRAPHIC ARTS $ 208.05
MS. BAKER $ 100.00
MRS. COMPTON $ 100.00
STUDENT GOVERNMENT $ 100.00
JR. CLASS $ 100.00
GANCEL $ 100.00
FCS $ 50.00
FTA $ 50.00
LANGUAGE CLUB $ 50.00
HOSA $ 36.95

MS. WEBB, MRS. WILLIAMSON, THE PE CLASSES, YATES, CORKREN, HARMON, HOLLADAY HELP AND PARTICIPATION....................
PRICELESS!


THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR HELP AND PARTICIPATION

Show Choir

OPUS 27
OXFORD HIGH SCHOOL'S SHOW CHOIR
PRESENTS


"ON THE TOWN"

AN EVENING OF ENTERTAINMENT AND REFRESHMENT
THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2008, 7:00 P.M.
OXFORD CIVIC CENTER

TICKETS $7 AT THE DOOR
INCLUDES DESSERTS AND DRINK

LOVE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Student Government Day 2008

Student Government Day 2008 was a great event for all involved! The students did not hesitate in taking swift action as city officials. The day started with a tour of Hager Hinge Company where the students learned the impact of industry on our local economy. Then it was off to City Hall for the student takeover! The student City Council scripted their own resolutions and spent taxpayers money quickly to renovate the high school track and rezone property. Other students involved had the opportunity to complete job shadowing for their elected positions.


Under the loud sound of sirens, student police officials quickly raided the high school campus to arrest two faculty members. The faculty members where quickly booked and charged - one for student discrimination, the other for pollution and littering. Then, it was off to the courtroom for the drama to unfold. The student led prosecution and defense teams got to work calling witness after witness to the stand. City Judge Leslie Rogers did not hesitate in challenging the jurors to weigh all the evidence and reach a verdict. The jury in both cases found the defendants guilty as charged and imposed stiff life in prison sentences. Faculty member Grady Lacher made a mad dash for the door, but couldn't quite escape the fast student officers. The events of the day were brought to a close over a steak dinner with various city officials and Mayor Leon Smith.

Drilling to Begin for New OHS School

Students must use the sidewalk to come up and down the OHS hill. DO NOT WALK ON THE GRASS HILL, due to workers drilling holes.

Scholarship

Mrs. Angel has a scholarship application which will award 1 boy and 1 girl $1,000 to attend Gadsden State CC – Ayers Campus through the Oxford Rotary. Stop by and see her for a copy of the applications.

UAB DAY

Sophomores & Juniors: On Saturday, April 19th, at 8:00 a.m., UAB is sponsoring a "UAB Day for Sophomores and Juniors." There, you will discover the advantages and innovative opportunities UAB offers. To make your reservation on-line or to ask questions, go to www.uab.edu/uabday, or you may call 205-934-9098 or 800-421-8743. A poster with more information can be found on the counselors' door.

Summer Camp

Any student interested in attending a "Summer Camp" at Jacksonville State University, please pick up a flyer from the counselors with information concerning the different camps available.


Auburn University is offering several one-week camps this summer, such as Architecture; Building Construction; Design Workshop; Engineering Tigers I and II; Musical Theatre; and, World Affairs Youth Seminar camps. A flyer with information on each camp has been placed on the Counselors' bulletin board outside their offices. Please stop by and take a look and get contact information, if interested.

Relay For Life Spirit Day

STRUT’S

RELAY FOR LIFE
SPIRIT DAY
Oxford Location

MARCH 18---ALL DAY

Go by and pick up lunch or dinner
and support Relay for Life.

FCCLA Pancake Breakfast

FCCLA Pancake Breakfast March 15th, 2008 at Applebee's 7:00 - 10:00. $5.00 Donation benefits Relay for Life. You can purchase tickets from an FCCLA member or Ms. Parris.

Governor School 2008

The "Alabama's Governor's School" will be held June 15-27, 2008, at Samford University for rising seniors. This year's program theme is entitled, "American Vision: World View." If you are an academically superior student and interested in this program, see Ms. Knight for further information.

Summer Camps 08

Auburn University is offering several one-week camps this summer, such as Architecture; Building Construction; Design Workshop; Engineering Tigers I and II; Musical Theatre; and, World Affairs Youth Seminar camps. A flyer with information on each camp has been placed on the Counselors' bulletin board outside their offices. Please stop by and take a look and get contact information, if interested.

50's Night at OHS and OMS

OXFORD CHOIRS WILL PRESENT "A 50's DINER NIGHT" ON MARCH 25 AT OMS AND MARCH 31 AT OHS.

BOTH NIGHTS AT 6 P.M. TICKETS ARE $12 FOR A COMPLETE BBQ DINNER (CATERED BY BETTY'S).

PROCEEDS WILL SUPPORT THE CHOIRS ON THEIR WAY TO STATE COMPETITION!

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FROM ANY CHOIR MEMBER OR MRS. MCCALL.
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CHOIRS!!!

State Festival Bound

Have you heard? All 4 choirs - Sr. Mixed, Freshmen, Women, and Men - received Superior Ratings and will be competing at State Festival in April.

Congragulations to the OHS Choral Program!

OHS Prom 2008

Prom will soon be here soon make sure to read over the Prom Expectations sheets available in the main office. Highlights are as follows:

Females:

• No 2 piece dresses with midriff showing will be allowed
• no transparent material, no slits more than 4 inches above the knee
• No plunging necklines(no cleavage showing)
• We will not sew or adjust dresses this year. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Males:

• Tuxedo or suits only
• No jeans, T-shirts, tennis shoes, and/or oversized clothing
• Canes and Top-hats will be allowed provided they are used properly

Dance:

• No dirty dancing
• No sexual acts or motions
• No inappropriate public display of affection

All dates not attending OHS must be registered and approved. All guests must adhere to all dress and dance guidelines or they will be asked to leave the premises.

Announcements

The Boys Basketball Team plays Anniston tonight, January 16th at 6:30 in the County Tournament at Jax State.

Congratulations to the Lady Jackets on their victory over Faith Christian in the opening round of the County Tournament.

There will be a mandatory parent meeting for soccer parents on Thursday January 17 @ 5:30P.M. in the media center's tiered classroom.

There will be a mandatory meeting for all students interested in playing tennis on Friday, January 18th after school in the Sports Arena.

Yearbook Sale

Yearbook Sale - Dec. 3 - 14 $55 ($5 extra for name on cover) This is the last opportunity to have your name on the cover.

Scholar's Bowl Testing

All 9th and 10th grade students: Scholar's Bowl testing will be immediately after school on December 11th in Ms. Baker's room (408). Bring a pencil, and plan to stay for at least one hour. Test results will be given by December 14th.

Toy Drive

FCCLA and FOCUS have joined together to collect toys for children in our community. Please ask students to bring any of the following items:
Disney or children's DVD Movies, Cassettes or CD's ( any type music for children), Portable or small radios/tape players, Learning toys for infants - Age 10, Musical toys, Puzzles, Books, Art supplies, Dolls, Trucks, Balls, Stuffed animals, Any clothing items for children, Audio books, or Large print bibles.

Only new or unused items please.