The West Liberty-Salem girls track and field team hosted their season opener Monday at Tiger Stadium. The Lady Tigers finished 3rd out of 4 teams.
Team Scores: 1st Ft. Loramie 141, 2nd Anna 80.5, 3rd WLS 76.5, 4th Houston 54
Junior Sophia Hardwick led the Tigers with two first place finishes in the 100 meter hurdles (17.64) and 300 meter hurdles (50.66). Freshman Breece Gullett also chipped in a first place finish winning the 800 meter run (2:43.42).
Placing second for the Tigers were the 4x800 relay team of Gullett, Ashley Yoder, Teagan Boyd and Mallory Bostick (10:33.04) and the 4x200 relay team of Tori Douthwaite, Elise Longshore, Claire Longshore and Bostick (1:57.35).
Chipping in third place finishes were Claire Longshore in the 100 meter hurdles (18.09) and 300 meter hurdles (51.47), Ashley Yoder 1600 meter run (5:47.39),
Kenzie Bahan shot put 30'07.5", Teagan Boyd 800 meter run (2:45.38), the 4x100 meter relay team of Tori Douthwaite, Elise Longshore, Claire Longshore and Gwen McCullough (55.68) and the 4x400 meter relay team of Gwen McCullough, Teagan Boyd, Breece Gullett and Sophia Hardwick (4:34.41).
Fourth place finishers included Lena Kauffman 100 meter dash (14.37) and pole vault 8'0" and Mallory Bostick 400 meter run (1:06.50),
Rounding out the WLS scorers placing fifth were Elise Longshore pole vault (7'6), Anna Knox in high jump (4'04") and long jump (13'02.5"), Lyndee Harrison shot put (28'11"), Isabella Hardwick discus (88'0), Gwen McCullough 800 meter run (2:49.16) and Malia Miller 1600 meter run (6:01.69).
WLS is back in action Saturday at the Versailles Invitational
Photo of Sophia Hardwick and Claire Longshore.
Photo Credit: John Coffman
Hello, This is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent, Due to spotty dense fog in our area, WLS will be on a two hour delay this morning. School will start at 9:40 for the MS and HS and 9:45 for the Elementary. WL-S will be on a Two hour delay for Tuesday, March 28th. Thank you.
Don't forget! The deadline to order your elementary yearbook is April 3rd, and we are 55 orders short of meeting our requirement. Get your yearbook today by visiting https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob. Thank you!
Both Middle School and High School Science Olympiads qualify for State Tournament! Read the full Story here: https://www.wlstigers.org/article/1053097.
The Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association announced the All-Ohio basketball team. Both Chaley Wade and Taran Logwood received DIII Honorable Mentions. Congratulations, Taran and Chaley!
Photo Credit: John Coffman
Kindergarten Screening is just around the corner! Register today, and find more information by clicking here https://www.wlstigers.org/article/657996.
Update: Girls Softball at Northeastern is also cancelled tonight. Make-up date is March 30th, at 5:00.
Your Tiger's week at a glance! Please note that tonight's JV baseball game at Shawnee is cancelled. Makeup TBD. All other events are on as scheduled.
Tomorrow's varsity softball game against Graham is cancelled. At this time, no date has been determined to reschedule.
The middle school and high school Science Olympiad teams had a fantastic turn out at the 2023 Western Ohio Science Olympiad Tournament this weekend! Middle school placed 5th, while high school took 4th place, qualifying both for the State Tournament! Keep up the great work, Tigers!
Hello Families, this is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent. I hope that everyone has a great Spring break next week. For Mack-A -Cheek and Hi-Point students attending school next week, here is transportation information. Mack students will be picked up at their homes between 6:50 and 7:15, all Hi-Point students need to be at the bus lot in the back of the school by 7:25 each day. In the afternoon, JVS will be dropped off at WLS at 3:00 PM and Mac students will be dropped off at their homes. If you have any questions, please contact the Transportation Supervisor, Jake Vitt, at 937-465-1075x127 or at jvitt@wlstigers.org. Thank you
Don't forget to order your elementary yearbook. Orders are due by April 3rd, and we need 100 more orders. Unfortunately, we have to meet a certain number of orders. They are going to be great this year, so order today!
'March Cereal Madness' dominos was a huge success this morning! Click on the video to watch as cereal box dominos fall through the hallways of the elementary, ending with the WL-S grand finale in the gym! More than 1400 boxes of cereal were donated by elementary students, families, and staff members to make this possible. Specials teachers planned and designed the route that the dominos would take, while fifth graders were integral in the set-up, tear down, and execution of the falling boxes. After the main event, students helped load volunteers' cars with all 1407 cereal boxes that will stock local food pantries in Champaign and Logan Counties. Thank you to everyone who donated, transported cereal, or helped in any way! You don't want to miss watching this!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2Kq6HzhLUg
"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."
West Liberty-Salem hosts Academic Excellence Banquet and honored 85 high school students.
Read the full story here: https://www.wlstigers.org/article/1042573
Students and educators honored are as follows:
Freshman
Front row: Emery Longaberger, Brady Kauffman, Geneva Estep, Lance Campbell, Dustin Bolton
Row 2: Abbie Thoman, Marisa Smith, Emma Smith, Kaylee Powell, Wyatt Longaberger
Row 3: Brevin Louden, Ava Poppe, Breece Gullett, Addison Hutton
Row 4: Dylan King, Mason Helms
Row 5: Haylee Earles, Gavin Greenhill, Levi Miller, Kamden Hissong, Naomi Kole
Not pictured: Ava Astorino, Lyndee Harrison, Caleb Ling, Eli Christison
Sophomores:
Front row: Bexley Wilcoxon. Akira Whitman, Kennedy Wallace, Marley Myers, Rebekah Hudson
Row 2: Caleb Hershberger, Madeline McGill, Londyn Loveless, Audrey Collins, Teagan Boyd
Row 3: Quentin Rudolph, Max Rudolph, Daniel Neer, Clayton McAuley, Isabella Hardwick, Jessa Beard,
Row 4: Craig Stanford, Eli Adkins, Aaron Campbell
Row 5: Isaiah Reames, Luke McGill, Taran Logwood, Owen Barger
Not pictured: Ava Johnson, Illa Kerns, Nathan Neuerman
Juniors
Front row: Addison McAuley, Abigail Miller, Alexis Helms, Zander Fahenstock, Emma Bails,
Row 2: Lillian Weaver, Lily Smith, Kenzie Phillips, Ivy Cline, Kerrigan Burgel
Row 3: Veronica Wall, Chaley Wade, Joseph LaRoche, Mallory Bostick, Madeline Cole
Not pictured: Sophia Hardwick, Abby Guest, Megan Hollar, and Sari Kitchen
Seniors:
Row 1: Brittany Neer, Tina Douthwaite, Maggie Davis, Lena Kauffman, Allie Bolton
Row 2: Makenna Smith, Whitney Ridenbaugh, Rylie Schultz, Trinity Floyd, Carlee Hausler, Isabelle Wilson
Row 3: Adam Stapleton, Logan Phillips, Christian Davis, Lexy Lee, Kayla Cole, Arianna Chapman
Not pictured: Gabby Hudson, Elyssa Cheetham, Anika Christison
Students & Honored Staff Members:
Front row: Trinity Floyd, Renee Arnold, Allie Bolton, Isabelle Wilson, Trista Havens, Maggie Davis, Brian Yoder
Row 1: Rylie Schultz, June Seymour, Arianna Chapman, Lexy Lee, Brittany Neer
Row 2: Tina Douthwaite, Jennifer Douthwaite, Makenna Smith, Molly Smith, Tim Wolfe, Brandie Roberts, Aaron Lauck
Row 3: Kayla Cole, Chris Smucker, Whitney Ridenbaugh, Adam Stapleton, Rex Stapleton, Christian Davis, Todd Lewis, Logan Phillips
Not pictured: Abbigayle Long and teacher Mr. Andy Cotrell, and Mrs. Cheryl Shank honored by Rylie Schultz
Middle school yearbook orders are due tomorrow! Students can pay with cash, check, or by scanning the QR code attached. MS yearbooks are $20 or $26 with personalization.
Elementary yearbooks orders are due April 3rd. Order at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob?jobNumber=6590023.
Make memories last a lifetime!
Students in Mrs. Brandie Roberts' Edison State Physics class gave second graders a fun lesson in force today. They began with a short description of how we use force in our daily activities. After, they set up a fun experiment to show the force of motion. The experiment involved a balloon that is taped to a straw and looped onto a piece of long string tied to their chairs (photos attached). The balloon, although blown up is not tied, so as it releases air it quickly slides the straw across the length of the string. Next students used bouncy balls to show how an act of force, the ball impacting the surface, creates motion. Finally, they wrapped up the lesson in force with a friend game of tug of war where A LOT of force was used. We love these interactive lessons taught by our own students! Thanks to our Physics students, Gabe McGill, Allie Bolton, Adam Stapleton, Logan Phillips, Christian Davis, and James Powell, for having fun with second graders!
Taran Logwood, Luke McGill, and Abbie Thoman are teaching Junior Achievement to our elementary students. This week, they are working with first graders! Junior Achievement is a K-12 program that helps young people connect what they learn in school to life outside of the classroom. Their philosophy is to help students invest in their future, pursue their dreams, and gain a better understanding of how the world works. Taran and Abbie, pictured in Mrs. Stayrook's and Mrs. Patton/Spencer's classes, are helping students understand needs versus wants and how it relates to real life. Examples of wants included puppies, kittens, toys and candy. Needs included food, shelter, clothing and water. Our students are making connections and enjoy learning from older students!
Elementary yearbook orders are due now through April 3rd. Get yours today at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob?jobNumber=6590023.
The West Liberty-Salem FFA Chapter had had a busy week in livestock judging! Last week our General Livestock team attended both the Southeastern and Miami Trace Invitationals. Our team finished in first place at Southwestern out of 35 teams and 300 contestants. WL-S represented in the top ten, and our top four students made up the team score.
Top four include:
Maddox Havens-1st
Cale Hall-3rd
Eli Bell-6th
Sophia Hardwick-14th
The General Livestock team placed second out of 73 teams and 424 contestants at Miami Trace. The top four, again, made the team score.
Shyanne McClintick-3rd
Ella Vondenhuevel-13th
Sophia Hardwick-18th
Maddox Havens-24th
Our Poultry judging team, a recent addition to our chapter, placed 31st out of 51 teams at the Ohio Marysville Invitational. Addison Hutton was 150th, followed by Isabelle Wilson and Aubrey Laing.
Visit their Facebook page, West Liberty-Salem FFA Chapter, to follow all of their contests and chapter happenings!
Eighth grade parents are encouraged to attend the parent meeting for our Washington D.C. class trip, tomorrow, March 15th, at 6:00 PM, in the HS Cafetorium. Students and their parents will receive information regarding cost, itinerary, and transportation.
Charlie Oelker, a sixth grader, shared his antique microscope with his science class this week! Sixth graders are studying the modern-day microscope and all of its working parts during their unit on cells. It was neat for students to compare the microscopes and see how they have evolved. Charlie and his dad found his microscope at an auction and are restoring it. Thanks for sharing your project with us, Charlie!
