Buy a Yearbook Now!!!
The deadline for Seniors to order '07-'08 yearbooks is slowly approaching. Friday, May 23, is the last day to order a yearbook. The yearbooks cost $63 and the preferred payment method is by check, but cash is also acceptable. As for everyone else, the deadline for yearbook purchases is Thursday, May 29.
UIL Academics, 4/14/2008
Congratulations to the following students who placed at the Regional UIL Academic Competition on Saturday. Michael Roe placed 1st and Adam Hunt placed 6th in Accounting. The Accounting Team, consisting of Michael Roe, Adam Hunt, Brandon Kennedy, and Katelyn McCarter, placed 1st. They had a combined score of 814. The score put them ahead 25 points of the 2nd place team, Ferris.
Andrew Boze placed 2nd in Headline Writing and 4th in Ready Writing.
Marshall McKinney placed 2nd in News Writing.
These students will represent Kaufman at the State Meet in Austin on May 2nd and 3rd.
You are cordially invited...
I would like to personally invite you to the 4th Annual Spring Jazz Concert. It will be held this Saturday, April 5th, at 7:00 p.m. at the KHS Cafetorium. It will feature the Junior High and High School Jazz Ensembles with guest Artist Freddie Mendoza. Mr. Mendoza is the Director of Jazz Studies at Texas State University and is considered by many to be the "Top Call Trombonist" in Austin. It will be a great night of music and fun. The concert is FREE!!! and there will be desserts and coffee available for purchase. I hope to see you there.
-Josh Groth
4/1/08-UIL Academic District Results, Mary Jane Heard
Kaufman's UIL academic team competed this past Friday in the district competition. All the competitors need to be congratulated for the great success at this competition. Kaufman recieved 3rd place in District 3A-13. The students who placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd, will represent Kaufman at the Regional competition on April 12, at Texas A&M Commerce.
Accounting:
Michael Roe-1st place
Adam Hunt-3rd place
1st place Accounting Team consisted of: Michael Roe, Adam Hunt, Katelyn McCarter and Brandon Kennedy.
Computer Science:
Mark Fangue-2nd place
Joe Amaya-3rd place
Jose Muniz-5th place
2nd place Computer Science Team consisted of: Mark Fangue, Joe Amaya, Jose Muniz, and Macie Kelley.
Editorial Writing:
Marshall McKinney-2nd place
Josie Lalumia-6th place
Headline Writing:
Andrew Boze-1st place
David Moskos-5th place
Marshall McKinney-6th place
News Writing:
Marshall McKinney-3rd place
Mary Jane Heard-5th place
2nd place Journalism Team
Informative Speaking:
Aaron Stiles-6th place
Math:
Tyson Perry-4th place
Michael Irwin-5th place
Number Sense:
Tyson Perry-1st place
Persuasive Speaking:
Stephanie Osborn-5th place
Prose:
Josie Lalumia-6th place
Ready Writing:
Andrew Boze-1st place
Erik Sletten-4th place
Brittany Stevens-6th place
Science:
Tyson Perry-2nd place
Top Chemistry Student-Tyson Perry
Social Studies:
2nd place Social Studies Team consisted of: Stephanie Albin, Xavier Garmon, Adam Hunt, and Jose Zapata.
One Act Play:
All Star Cast: Jerry Attaway and Tierney Boss
Alternate All Star Cast: Julia Warren
3/31/08-Charity Golf Tournament
Don't forget to register for the Reese Fleming Benefit golf tournament. The tournament is on April 9th at Indian Oaks- Peeltown: Shotgun Start @ 2:30. $50 per player/$200 per team; contact Coach York.
If you're not a golfer, but would like to help out, you may sponsor a hole. Sponsorship: $25, $50, $75, $100 or other.
We need your help, and appreciate all you can do!
Please e-mail me of you're interested in sponsoring a hole or if you know someone or a business that would be willing to sponsor a hole. You may drop off your check at the Junior HS of i will pick it up!
Thanks for your support!
3/31/08-Wind Ensemble Blows Away Judges
Last night, March 30, 2008, the KHS Wind Ensemble recieved 6 straight superior ratings from all judges onstage and in the sightreading performance at the Sounds Of Spring band contest in Princeton. We would like to congratulate all those who participated in representing the excellence of the Kaufman Lion's Pride Band.
3/12/08 The Roaring Lion Band
We would like to congratulate the Wind Ensemble of the Kaufman High School’s Lion Pride Marching Band that competed at UIL on Tuesday March 11, 2008. They received superior ratings on stage and were recognized with excellent ratings in sight reading. We are very proud of all of you.
3-3-2008 Lionette tryouts
Holly Thomas
Do you have what it takes to be a member of the award winning lionettes? Applications are out, visit Mrs. Thomas in the dance room. There is a mandatory parent/candidate on Friday, March 7th at 6:30pm. You must be signed in to be eligible for tryouts. Listen closely for the meeting location and for when applications are available. I look forward to meeting you there. Thanks, Ms. Thomas If so, any students that are interested in trying out for a KHS Cheerleader or mascot must attend a mandatory meeting with a parent, guardian, or family representative on Monday, March 3, 08 at 6:00pm in the cafeteria. Tryout packets will be handed out and signed for at this time. If there are any school related conflicts you must contact Mr. Rouse and/or Mr. Fancis.
2-26-08- KHS Cheerleader or Mascot Tryouts
Do you think you have what it takes to be a KHS Cheerleader or Mascot? If so, any students that arte interested in trying out for a KHS Cheerleader or a Mascot must attend a mandatory meeting with a parent, guardian, or family representative of Monday March 3, 2008 at 6:00 pm in the cafetorium. Tryout packets will be handed out and signed for at this time. If there are any school related conflicts you must contact Mr. Rouse and or Mr. Francis.
2-26-08- FCCLA SPONSORING CONTEST
In order to help high school students become savers rather than spenders, the FCCLA is sponsoring a contest. The top three schools who have the highest percentage of students who participate in the contest will win an iPod. So, if you want a chance to win an iPod contact Mrs. Lucas for future details.
Mock Trail 2008
Last Saturday the Mock Trial team competed at the Region 10 contest held at the Crowley Court Building. Team members consisted of, Lauren Puente, Jennifer Lassiter,, Mary Jane Heard, Kathryn McKinney, Stephanie Osborn, Malcolm Jackson, Joseph Torres, Kalee Nixon, Marshall McKinney, and Caley Richardson. 23 schools attended this competition, which included both public and private schools. Kaufman competed in three rounds of the contest. The schools Kaufman competed against were, Carrollton Christian Academy, Episcopal School of Dallas, and The North Hills School. Unfortunately KHS did not advance to the next Mock Trial competition. Two of our team members were recognized for their individual performances. Caley Richardson was one of the finalists for Outstanding Lawyers, and Lauren Puente was chosen as a finalist for Outstanding Witness. KHS was one of only three schools to have finalists in both categories.
February 1st-Sentencing Hearing
In early January the trial of Daniel Griffin took place in the 422nd State District Judge J. Michael Chitty's courtroom. February 1st Daniel Griffin received his sentencing for the horrific crime that he was found guilty of committing. The jury reached a verdict of one count murder and two counts aggravated sexual assault. Kaufman County District Attorney Rick Harrison spoke these words at Griffin’s sentencing hearing "This man has done something that nothing can change. I'm asking that you give the maximum time for this maximum crime." Griffin was sentenced three consecutive life terms in prison by State District Judge.
October 9, 2006-Forever Changed
The morning of October 9, 2006 several young women’s lives were changed forever. One murder, one sexual assault and one kidnapping took place in a town that many call home. Not only were these events hard to believe, but it hit home for many students at our local high school. Daniel Griffin was recently convicted of one count of murder and two counts of aggravated sexual assault. Griffin avoided life in prison without the possibility of parole, when the jury decided upon a murder charge instead of capital murder. Sentencing is set to be February 1st.