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Welcome to the October 2009 edition of the Westminster Catawba Christian School newsletter!  Visit our website, www.wccs.org, for more information and pictures. If you click on "Current News," you will see some of the things that are going on at our school.  Also, click on the Events Calendar to find out what's coming up. Do you have news?  If so, e-mail Heather Cope, hcope@wccs.org.  If you would like to be removed from the mailing list, please e-mail wccsnews@wccs.org with "remove" as the subject.  
Spirit Week & Homecoming 2009
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Thanks to everyone who made Spirit Week a huge success! It takes a lot of effort and participation to make this week fun and flow smoothly and our students and teachers help to make this happen.
We had skits on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.  Each day the homerooms were judged to see which class
had the most spirited and creative skit. Each day was a different theme for dress: Jersey Day, Tacky/Nerd Day, TV/Movie Character Day, Decade Day, and Blue & Gold Day.
Each day homerooms were judged to see which class had the most spirited and creative skit.
*  Winners for top spirit banners:
        3rd place-   The Seniors
        2nd place-  Mrs. Huerta's 8th Grade class
        1st place-    Mrs. Wilcox's 10th Grade class
 *  Winners of this year's homecoming Spirit Week:
        3rd place-   Mr. Thomas' 9th Grade class
        2nd place-   Mrs. Wilcox's 10th Grade class
        1st place-    The Seniors
 
The week ended with a great homecoming game and the homecoming court was recognized during half time. Homecoming Queen - Taylor Morgan
                        Maid of Honor - Liz Casey
                        Westminster Campus Prince - Michael Vanderlip
                        Westminster Campus Princess - Emily Hedstrom

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Athletic Honors
Ian Brandt                    
Ian Brandt was chosen as the Defensive Player of the Week for the WFNZ Frank & Buck show. This is a popular sports radio program hosted by Frank Garcia and Brentson Buckner, both former Carolina Panthers.  Representatives from both the radio show and Medallion Athletic Products were on hand prior to last week's homecoming game to present Ian with his award.  Congratulations Ian!
 
 
 
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The Oasis All-Star Group recognizes student athletes from Independent schools for their achievements both on and off the field. We are proud to have two of our own from WCCS to participate in the Shrine Bowl this year, seniors Dan Casey and Brodrique Moore. 
 
Game day is Friday, November 27, 2009 at 1 pm. For more information about this event go to www.oasisallstargames.com
Cross Country
Congratulations to the WCCS cross country team for a great season! Our varsity boys finished the regular season UNDEFEATED!  We hosted the MAC cross country championship Thursday, October 15, at Westminster Park. Amber Johnston won the 6th Grade race, Hayden Childress (9th grade) won the Junior Varsity race, Cody Duvall (12th grade) won the Varsity boy's race, and Caitlin Selle (12th grade) won the Varsity girl's race. The Boy's Varsity Team (made up of Cody Duvall, Jonathan Eastridge, Joe Collins, Nathan Marshall, Stephen Vanderlip, JD Wentworth, Zach McCutchen, Hayden Childress, Luke Basha, and Dalton Seals) were the conference champions!  All of our runners are winners, and we are proud of each member of the team! The state meet will be held in Greensboro on Friday, October 30th, and we know we will again be represented by the best student athletes in the conference. 
Indian Club
Your Indian Club Booster has been hard at work since the summer designing a membership brochure, working with Team Parents to staff concessions and admissions, soliciting WCCS sponsorships, coordinating with the PTF, refining our Spirit Wear, and producing a Fall Sports Program.  You have supported the efforts of the IC by purchasing memberships, working in concessions, buying personal ads and patronizing our Concessions during games. Please continue to look for ways to assist the IC as we move into Basketball season.  We welcome all willing to serve our student athletes.  As the disciple Mark put it, "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." Mark 10:45
Our collective progress has enabled the IC to whittle away at the "Wish List" submitted by coaches via the Athletic Department.  We have purchased video/editing equipment, the largest item (expense wise).  The Football Coaching staff is already utilizing the equipment.  It will benefit all sports, but is especially helpful to WCCS Football due to the filming requirements/exchanges between opposing teams.  We anticipate being able to purchase additional items in the weeks to come. If you would like to receive up-to-date information or would like to join the IC, please respond to theresamckenrick@msn.com  
Development News
Thanks to everyone that participated in the Boosterthon Fun Run!  It was a great community builder for our school, and we were able to raise nearly $21,500 for WCCS. Thanks to all of our wonderful volunteers, faculty and staff, students, and parents for making this a success!
WCCS Business Partners
Thank you to our WCCS business partners. Click on the web link below to find out more about these businesses.
 
 
 
 
5th Grade Essay Contest
All the students in the 5th grade participate each year in an essay writing contest hosted by the Rock Hill fire department.  Each school has a winner, and from the group of school winners, a grand champion is chosen.  The school winners attended a reception at the fire station.  Each school winner won $20.00, and the grand champion won $100.00. The WCCS winner is Nicole Johnson from Ms. Forster's class.
 2010 Dominican Republic Mission Trip
Student Applications (9th-12th grade) are available for the mission trip to the Dominican Republic (June 5-16, 2010) outside Mrs. Spatola's Room. Applications are due November 11th.  If you have any questions, please e-mail espatola@wccs.org
October 2009 Terrific Kids
 Student                         Parent                                  Teacher
 
Emma Choate                 Andrew, Natalie Choate           Mrs. McArthur                  
Rob Martin                      Bryan, Michele Martin             Mrs. Adkins
James Ramsey               Kevin, Susan Ramsey             Mrs. Bagley
 
Brooke Price                   John, Suzie Price                    Mrs. Watts
Andrew Hiner                  Richard, Amanda Hiner             Mrs. Denney
 
Emily Brown                   Susan MacLauchlan                 Mrs. Grant           
Natalie Start                    Robert, Susan Start                 Mrs. Pagenkopf
Kaitlyn Evans                  Brian, Jennifer Evans                Mrs. Harbin
09-10 Mock Trial 
 I am excited to announce that there will be a Mock Trial Team this year.  This opportunity is open to all students in grades 7-12.  Sponsored by the South Carolina Bar Law Related Education Division,,, "The goals of this program are, first and foremost, to educate students about the basis of our American judicial system and the mechanics of litigation.  The program also serves to build bridges of mutual cooperation, respect and support between the community and the legal profession.  Through participation in the mock trial program, students will increase their basic skills such as listening, speaking, writing, reading and analyzing."  The regional competition will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2010.
 
We are in need of one or two members of the legal profession to assist us as coaches.  We meet every Tuesday from 3:15 - 5:00 pm in Room 11 on the Catawba Campus.  For more information contact Debbie Holford dholford@wccs.org 
Guidance News
Awards and Honors
Scott Vehaun:  Nationally recognized Commendation for Outstanding Achievement on the 2008 PSAT
 
Middle and High School Students
The 2010 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards recognize students in middle and high schools who have demonstrated exemplary community service. These prestigious awards are sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary Principals and are presented annually on the local, state and national level.
 
Application online at: http://spirit.prudential.com  
Access Key: spirit     
Deadline: Nov. 2, 2009 
State Honorees:$1,000 engraved silver medallion and all expense trip to Washington, DC
National Winners: $5,000 plus $5,000 to donate to their local charity.
 
2009 Greater York County College Fair
Wednesday  11/04/09    6:00pm-8:00pm  McBride Hall at Winthrop University
 
Colleges that will be visiting WCCS:
Messiah College:             Friday                   10/30/2009            1:00pm
UNC Greensboro:            Monday                 11/02/2009            1:00pm
 
Seniors
Applications: Apply, Apply, Apply!! Now is the time to get those applications in.
 
Scholarships: Keep your eye out for scholarship deadlines. Most will be coming up soon. www.fastweb.com and your Family Connection site are two good resources to find scholarships. Make sure to also check with Financial Aid and admissions offices at the colleges you have applied to for more opportunities. There are a lot of scholarships out there.  It will take time and diligence to find and apply for them.
 
Juniors
Visit colleges and meet with representatives visiting WCCS
Take the SAT and ACT at least twice your junior year
Take a SAT/ACT Test Prep Class
Work on your resume
Think about a career you would like to research for your Junior Career Project
 
Freshman/Sophomores
Find ways to get involved as a leader in your school and community.
Stay focused on your school work. Remember it counts for college!