HIGHLIGHTED HIGHLANDERS - Woodlands High School

Scholarships Need Applicants! Thousands of dollars have already gone unclaimed because
students are not taking the time to apply for scholarships. Don't miss the opportunity for
scholarships. Log on to Family Connection and click on the scholarship list to find scholarships
that you qualify for. New scholarships are arriving every day, so please watch the listings
regularly. Sort the scholarships by deadline to easily see what's coming due and plan
accordingly. Applications can be downloaded from Family Connection or you can get a paper
copy in the College and Career Center. Last year, TWHS seniors won almost 7 million dollars in
merit scholarships, so please don't miss your chance to earn money for college. Good luck, and
don't forget to apply, apply, apply!
SPANISH NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY - Reminds all students who received the membership
invitation to bring your membership form, a personal statement to include interest in the language,
personal qualifications, and commitment to the betterment of the Woodlands H.S. and the Spanishspeaking
community (80-100 words in English or Spanish) and a best piece of classroom writing. Don't
forget to have your counselor sign your form (back of your invitation letter) and return it to room 225 by
February 9th, 2009.
Acceptance letters will be distributed later on in the semester and an initiation ceremony will follow. For
more information see Ms. Mauri or visit this web site at: www.sociedadhonorariahispanica.org
ART NEWS - Grace Olson will represent The Woodlands High School at the Youth Art Month State
Capitol Celebration. Her artwork "Caroline's Burden" is one of six artworks chosen from CISD to be
shown in Austin through March to celebrate Youth Art Month.
FRENCH CLUB - The French Club, 9th Grade Campus will have a movie afternoon on Friday,
February 20, at 2:45-4:45. We will view Ratatouille and enjoy popcorn. All French Club members are
welcomed.
On February 23rd, we will meet after school in room 226 to make Mardi Gras masks and enjoy snacks.
SPANISH CLUB - “Carnaval" celebration on Wednesday February the 18th, from 2:30-4:00 p.m in the
school courtyard or the cafeteria if it's raining. We will have music, dance, pizza and drinks. Please see
your Spanish teacher for more details. Members come and help with the event.
WINTER GUARD NEWS - Congratulations to the TWHS Winter Guard! After receiving first place
two weeks ago at their first competition of the year at Cy Springs High School, the guard followed up this
weekend at Klein Forest High School. The team performed their competition show "Twisted" based on
the game of Twister at their first Winter Guard International Regional of the year. The team placed 3rd
overall out of 34 groups from all over Texas. Members of the 2008-2009 Winter Guard are: Kelly Ayers,
Kaley Baum, Katie Carlson, Caitlin Conway, Jordan Cunningham, Daniel Durio, Marielle Gabriel, Sacha
Garvin, Taylor Greenwade, Samantha Hopkins, Hannah Hurt, Avery Marlow, Allison Masi, Adrienne
Mays, Alex Nickolas, Kaitlin Nickolas, Katie Priest, Christie Purviance, Madison Rowland, Lindsay
Royall, Lynna Scates, Hannah Somerville, Tori Van Sickle, and Jordan Waldenfels.
BAND - TWHS Band is excited to announce that 11th grade percussionist Alex Fischer, who was the 1st
alternate to advance to State, will be moving into the elite All-State group of Woodlands Band members!
A vacancy from another percussionist from an area school has opened up, so Alex will move into that
position and will audition at the TMEA Music Convention in San Antonio next month for his placement
in the all-state bands and orchestras. TWHS Band will represent The Woodlands High School with a
total of 8 All-State musicians, the highest number of musicians from TWHS ever sent to the convention!
Congratulations to Alex!!!