Taos High School
Wednesday,
February 17, 2010 ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONGRATULATIONS--THS has much to celebrate today. Congratulations to our Wrestlers, Swimmers, BPA Students, Science Bowl
Competitors, and THS Student Council.
o THS Student Council received several awards at the state conference this past weekend. We brought home a Gold, Exemplary, Peoples
Choice, and Loving, Caring, and Sharing Awards. At the conference, Mr. Litke was also presented with the New Mexico Association of
Student Councils (NMASC) Administrator of the Year Award.
o Swim State Participants--Coaches: Bob Donough & Jerry Johnston
Anton Cruz Jerod Shipley Huck Green David Ayala Margo Yaravitz Olivia Cancro
Sage Anible Caroline Malone
o Wrestling State Participants--Coaches: David Stormo, Eddie Jo Abeyta, Robert Valencia & Raymond Valerio
Chris McCallum, Michael Trujillo Dakota Swinehart (1st – District)
Dylan Gomez, Virgil Vigil, Matthew Silva, Andrew Maes (2nd- District)
Lorenzo Gurule, David Silva, Nekai Tsethlikai (3rd-District)
o BPA competed for State and the following students qualified for Nationals. Others placed well, in Open & Individual events:
Computer Animation Team: Jalen Johnson, Patrick Lewis and Emilio Trujillo--1st place and qualified for Nationals
Economic Research Project Individual, Elon Bauer took 2nd Place and qualified for Nationals
Economic Research Project Individual, Catalina Sakai took 3rd Place and qualified for Nationals
Digital Media Production, Austin Duran took 2nd and qualified for Nationals
Desktop Publishing, Adam Fernandez took 5th and qualified for Nationals
Administrative Support Concepts - Open Event - Elon Bauer took 2nd, Catalina Sakai took 6th, Taylor Caldwell took 8th
Information Technology Concepts - Open Event - Elon Bauer took 2nd, Toby Salazar took 5th
Management, Marketing and Human Resources - Open Event - Elon Bauer took 2nd, Catalina Sakai took 8th
Insurance Concepts - Open Event - Adam Fernandez took 8th
Financial Math and Alalysis - Open Event -Elon Bauer took 2nd, Brooks Stebbins took 5th
Graphic Design Promotion - Adam Fernandez took 6th
NEW--I am in need of ushers for "Romeo and Juliet".They need to arrive one hour before the show (6pm) and stay a half an hour after the
show (9 or 9:30pm) They will get to see the show for free. This is open to anyone. We need two ushers per show for every show. Please
contact Ms Bouchie if you are interested.
NEW—DRIVEN--Wednesday February 17, 2010--During Lunch in office next to band room. Youth interested in quitting tobacco can see
Julie Trujillo in the office next to the band room.
My office still has a few school supplies left. Students please let your parents know they can come pick them up. Rose Martinez, Director
of Instruction
Just a reminder: The Taos High School Drama Dept will be presenting the student matinee of ―Romeo and Juliet‖ at the TCA on Friday
February 19th, 2010. Students who wish to attend the performance need to purchase a ticket during lunchtime on Wednesday February
17th. There are only a total of 280 tickets available and tickets will go fast! Tickets are $5.00 which includes the bus fee to and from the
TCA. Students attending the matinee must take the activity bus to and from the TCA on the day of the performance. Students are not
allowed to drive themselves to the performance.
Taos High Drama Dept will be presenting ―Romeo and Juliet‖ by William Shakespeare at the TCA. Ticket prices will be $10 for general
public and $5 for students. Shows will be
Friday February 19th 9:00am (Taos High School Matinee)
Friday February 19th at 7:00 pm
Saturday February 20th at 7:00 pm
Friday February 26th at 7:00 pm
Saturday February 27th 1:00pm (public matinee)
Saturday February 27th 7:00 pm
Saturday school is scheduled every Saturday from 8-12 in the Taos High Library. Please bring your own headphones if you are taking a
Compass class.
SPORTS—
o WEDS. FEB. 17—Boys Basketball v. BERNALILLO HOME 4:00 A/B/C
o TUES. FEB. 16 —Girls Basketball v. BERNALILLO AWAY 4:00 A/B/C
o FRI. FEB. 19 —Swimming--Albuq Academy (State Champ. Prelims) AWAY 10:15
o FRI/SAT FEB. 19-20 —Wrestling--STATE WRESTLING AWAY TBA
o SAT FEB 20—Taos Ice Tigers v. Rio Rancho Rams--5:15 PM--HOME
o SUN FEB 21—Taos Ice Tigers v. Eldorado Eagles--11:30 AM—AWAY--Outpost South
CLASS OF 2010 BLOG
Bridges Project can help you with your FAFSA and anything else that is college-related. Our office is open Mondays through Thursdays
until 5 p.m. Call 758-5074 for an appointment and directions.
College Visits: UNM Albuquerque Monday March 8 in room 303
SCHOLARSHIPS & DEADLINES: Note: Students please read each scholarship carefully to make sure the scholarships which you are
applying fit your needs and that you meet the scholarship criteria. I you need any assistance please see counselors or call Educational
Talents Search Advisor Maria Elena Chacon 505 328 2260.
1) Manufactured Housing Due March 3 –
2) Notah Begay (Native American Athletes) Due March 3—
3) Sparx/Lorenzo Due March 12)—
4) Foster Care Due June 2)—
5) Susan Miller Ed Due June 30)