Shaw High School October 2007 Announcements

ATHLETICS
Cross Country
For the first time in ten years, at the October 16 meet at Kinnett Stadium, Shaw's Cross Country team upset 10th ranked Columbus High School in a close race. The final score was 34 to 38. Congratulations Raiders on this exciting win!!!

Football
Congratulations to the Mighty Raider football team, Coach Newman, and the coaching staff on their 25 to 16 victory over second-ranked LaGrange High School Friday, October 19. Let's sing the Fight Song like that at every game! It was an awesome and exciting night for all Raiders, friends, and family involved!!!

Bryan Willis, #20, was selected as "WTVM's Player of the Week" for his performance in the Shaw vs LaGrange game. Well done, Bryan!!

CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS
Great job goes to Shaw's FCCLA members who attended and who placed in competitive events at the FCCLA Fall Leadership Rally at the Georgia National Fair in Perry, Georgia, on October 10! Amber Bender placed fourth in FCCLA Illustrated Talk Junior Event; Ellie Murphy placed third in the FCCLA Illustrated Senior Event; and Tara Brown had a leadership role in the rally as part of her duties as Secretary/Treasurer. She performed in her office over 4,300 members present from the state of Georgia.

EAGLE RIDGE--THE EAGLES HAVE LANDED!
The Shaw High "Sound of Silver" band, cheerleaders, mascot, and administration helped kick off the opening of the new Eagle Ridge Elementary School's first day of school in its new building, October 1, 2007. Eagle Ridge Elementary, we welcome you to the Shaw neighborhood and community! Click on the photos below and share in the event.

FINE ARTS
Shaw's marching band performed well at the Pell City Marching Festival on October 20 under the leadership of Mr. George Cobb. Our Drum Major, Drum Line, Majorette, and Color Guard/Dance Team all received Superior ratings. The band as a whole received two superiors and one excellent rating. You represented our school in a marvelous fashion, another reason for saying, "It's great to be a Shaw Raider!"

HOMECOMING WEEK, OCTOBER 8 -- 12, 2007 -- THEME: "RAIDERS ROCK"
Court
Congratulations to the following young ladies who were selected to be on the 2007 Homecoming Court: Gerissa Russell and Natalie Walker represent the freshmen class; Kayla Bowles and Courtney Cummings, the sophomore class; Michaela Waldeck and Melanie Takemoto, the junior class; and Chantelle Quintana, Kazue Takemoto, LaTisha Francis, Sheena Patel, and Sheri Bloxom, the senior class. Kazue Takemoto was selected as our 2007 Homecoming Queen!

Homecoming Week Events:

Monday -- Team Day	Wear favorite shirt, sweatshirt, or jersey supporting favorite college/pro sports team
Tuesday -- Dress up Day	Dress to impress
Wednesday -- Retro Day	Wear an outfit representing your favorite decade (60s, 70s, 80s, etc.)
Thursday -- Twin Day	Choose a friend and dress alike
Friday -- Spirit Day	Show off your Raider spirit

Friday, 10/12	Pep Rally during fourth block
Friday, 10/12	Homecoming game against Hardaway, 7:30 PM
Saturday, 10/13	"Saturday Night Fever" Homecoming Dance in the gym; 7:30 PM -- 11:00 PM

HONORS
Congratulations to the following Shaw students who are Freshmen Class officers this year: Priyanka Chatterjee, President; Pranam Chatterjee, Vice President; Jamila Porter, Secretary; Andre Lewis, Treasurer; and Todd Burke, Historian.

Congratulations also goes to Jake Campbell for his nomination as Shaw's Student of the Month for October for Exchange Club and Chantelle Quintana for her nomination as Shaw's DAR student!

Congratulations also go to the 2007-2008 Sophomore Class officers: Gayla Jackson, President; Melanie Morgan, Vice President; Merceytee Jones, Secretary; Kelli Bradley, Treasurer; and Kristen McTaggart, Historian.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ON TESTING:
The PSAT will be administered at no charge on Wednesday, October 17, during first block to all ninth and tenth graders. Students will remain in first block until testing is completed. Any junior may sign up to take the test in guidance. The fee is $13.00 and must be paid on or before October 12. On this same day, all seniors will be given the ASVAB in the auditorium.