Busy Busy Busy.

This has been a pretty good couple of weeks for Athens High School. Tyler Holland wins the WYSE State Championship, the Bass Fishing team wins sectional, and the school had its yearly prom. This is just another typical busy and involved week for the students at AHS. Track, baseball, and softball all played several games or ran in several meets over the past two weeks. The girl’s softball team actually played a double-header on Friday night – one @ PORTA and then one @ HOME against a team traveling south to play in a tournament. The girls had to make a quick trip back from PORTA to play at home under the lights. Throw in the ACT and the PSAE, planning for Senior Week and preparing for Prom and the kids have been really busy. Of course, there were the pesky teachers assigning HW and tests as well. Our students have plenty of opportunities to get involved in the school community. The simple fact is that most kids are involved in some activity or group that is school-related. Our philosophy is that we would like as many students and staff involved in some sort of school activity as possible. I would like to think we are living up to that philosophy. So, if your child seems a bit run down the last few nights – there is probably a really good reason for it. The general feeling among educators is that students who are involved in school activities have less time to become involved in the numerous activities that have no positive benefit for anyone partaking in them.
Now that we have about a month of school left - things will continue to speed up. It is normal and we are here to help if you need us. Have a great week!

BASEBALL SEASON IS UPON US!

Tonight was a great night - It was a baseball fan's New Year! The season has started and all is right in the world again:) For anyone who knows me, this is my favorite time of year - and it wil last until late October!! Like all fans - I hope my team wins it all - but it is not necessary - for me to enjoy the season. I hope that your teams play well and keep you intersted in the game for as long as possible - if you are not a baseball fan - you have NO IDEA what you are missing. I hope for your sake - that some day you catch baseball fever and gain an appreciation for the greatest game ever invented! Have a Great Week!

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz!

This weekend I watched the AHS Drama Club’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz three times. I know that three times seems like a lot – but…….. I wanted to preview it on Friday afternoon when they performed a portion of it for K-6th grades. For a short time, I was able view it with my 1st grade daughter on my lap. Not a bad way to spend part of your Friday! We watched about 30 minutes and felt very good about what we witnessed. Friday night, I took the entire family. When we arrived, it was obvious that we would be having a large crowd. Originally, there were 170 seats set-out. With the help of the custodial staff, and willing parents – We were able to get another 3-4 rows of chairs out before the lights went completely out. The floor seating was nearly filled and there were several young kids in the 1st three rows of the bleachers. I heard an unofficial count of over 220 people who attended opening night. Saturday night, I again attended - this time with my mother. I had such a good time on Friday –and the kids did such a great job, that I drove to Jacksonville to get my mother so that she could see the play. She has seen the original and read the book too many times to count – she would be quite the critic. She loved it!
Mr. Tarrillion should be very proud of his efforts. The students should be very proud of their efforts. Both evenings were filled with great singing, acting and humor. The kids have been practicing for quite some time – it really showed! Tiffany, Nate, Brad and Abby were great as the main characters. Taylor and Lindi were excellent witches. Olivia and Emily were hilarious as the gatekeepers. The entire cast did a great job. Mrs. Nance offered her services on the piano – and they were very much appreciated.
I hope everyone was able to see one of the performances this weekend. I have the feeling – that this is only the beginning for the Drama Club.