The Ides of March

2. Our goals for students are
more ambitious than any we
have ever attempted. Our 10-
year strategic plan is designed
not only to improve the quality
of public education, but also
create a more knowledgeable,
productive workforce and
ultimately benefit our entire
community.

3. Non-Emergency pulling of a
FIRE ALARM is
A Felony Juvenile Court
Offense
EXPULSION
will be issued for this
Level 4 Offense

4. If you’re interested in
joining the Spanish
Club, please pick up an
information packet in
room 133. New
members | $10
Dues |$5

5. Students if you are interested in being a youth court volunteer, -
pick up a application from Mr. Trice in the Guidance Office.
Youth court volunteers will prosecute, defend and serve as
bailiffs and jurors in a real sentencing hearing of juvenile
offenders in Shelby County.

6. Online class registration is NOW OPEN!!!!!!!
Please see Ms. Osman to register for an online class during
your lunch or after school.

7. OHS Pride will hold weekly meetings every Monday from
3:15pm – 4:15pm. Come and join to be apart of an accepting
environment. While discussing LGBT related issues and
working on related projects.

8. The FHAO Leadership Group would like to invite students
grades 9 – 12 to join them on their upcoming field trip to
Washington, D.C. This will be a great way to spend your Spring
Break. For details on the trip, please see Ms. Mosby or Dr.
Taylor.

9. Any seniors who want to send pictures to the yearbook staff for
this year’s book, please send them to Ms. Marszalek Room
136.

10. Overton Strings students won 17 seats in the All West Honor Orchestra Auditions
at Briarcrest Christian School. All grade levels and sections of the orchestra were
represented!! Please join us in congratulating the following students:
Jamairah Wright Hannah Haggit
Amber Williams Carter Hawkins
Bryanni Gray Jaylon Henderson
Daniel Gonzalez Journey Hogan
Akeivia Hardy Natasha Maclin
Olasuyi Ige’ Noel Medford
Bri’Sharia Solomon Kylia Morris
Matthew Finley Erwin Purnell
Kenneth Gillespie Malik Rudd
Jerald Walker

11. Congratulations to the followings students for winning seats in the Tennessee All State
Orchestra:
9/10 Honor String Orchestra
Daniel Gonzalez, violin
Olasuyi Ige, violin
Jamarah Wright, cello
Senior Symphonic Orchestra
Journey Hogan, violin
Noel Medford, violin
Matthew Finley, viola
Kenneth Gillespie, viola
Hannah Haggitt, cello

12. Congratulations to the following students who made the ALL West Band, Jazz Band and
Orchestra.
Mickele Bridges Tristan Anthony Jalen Jones
Autumn Edwards Edson Gonzalez Antonio Walker
Jeffrey Huddleston Evan Moore Asia Wilson
Terrell Reed Rachel Sturch Kem Gray
Julian Rice Cameron Noel Marcus Mode y
Sabrina Kimble Elise Piecuch Deante Payne
Deja Lawrence Tarvia Jones Alex White
Londond Montaque Julian Anderson Justin Williams
Vincent Robinson Auldin Givhan Mathew Christian
Christian Palmer Eric Smith Carl Myers

13. The following band students made ALL State:
Carl Myers Edson Gonzalez
Elsie Piecuch Tristan Anthony
London Montaque Jeffrey Huddleston
Sabrina Kimble

14. Absences due to pre-approved college visits will not count
against seniors for exam exemptions. Seniors must have
approval from their professional school counselor prior to the
college visit and must submit documentation of visit upon
returning.

15. All College Acceptance Letters, Scholarship Offers and FAFSA
Confirmations need to be turned in to Mrs. Tipton ASAP!

16. When you are absent from school, please remember to turn
your absentee note in to Mr. Floyd IMMEDIATELY! Mr. Floyd’s
office is located in Pupil Services.

17. Faculty and Staff we are in the 2nd semester and we are yet
accepting membership into the Teacher Courtesy Club. If you
have not joined for the annual fee of $25, we need your
membership.
Come One, Come All to the Best Club of All- Teacher Courtesy

18. Advanced Placement Applications are now available for the
2016-2017 school year. Please see Mrs. Tipton in guidance to
pick up your application. The deadline for your application is
Friday, March 25, 2016.

19. Congratulations to the following Creative Writing Students. The
students won recognition in the Scholastic Art and Writing
Awards:
-Navina Leek -Domanique Lawrence
-Kristen Applewhite -Aydrian Shores
-Destiny Brookins -Christopher Wilson
-Anthony Hearn -Wilson Wang
-Kayla Jones 27 Total Awards!!!

20. Detention is assigned for students who are tardy to school or class
3 or more times. The detention is always posted outside of the Pupil
Services office. Detention notices are also issued.
If you fail to attend detention you will be automatically assigned a
day of ISS!!!
If you fail to attend ISS or comply with ISS rules you will receive an
OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION!!

21. Congratulations to the following students who went to the
District FCCLA competition and scored high enough to make
the State level competition in March.
-Brittney Andrews -Alondra Fuentes
-Brandun Spearman -Derrick Dailey
-Deryka Dailey -Diante Helton
-Alexis Lopez -Decevian Reeves
-Normesha Westbrook -Elijah Beasley
-Miyana Bennett -Hannah Conway

22. -Jada Jones -Kevin Akins
-Tautiana Demesma -Kristie Sandusky
-Raevine Walker -Camille Smith
-Jarolyn Pierce -Jalen Steward
-Cheyeanna Plymel -Marcus Moody
-Myles Mcgoughy -Rheya Traylor
-Cameron Noel
-Kristen Applewhite

23. Congrats to SGA, SPED Department, Faculty and Students
who helped raise money for Special Olympics. Over $2000 was
raised for Special Olympics - Greater Memphis. Thanks to the
awesome teachers and Mr. Billings for jumping in the COLD
Mississippi River Saturday!

24. CONGRATULATIONS to Overton’s Shakespeare Competition
winner Charity Johnson! Charity will compete in the Memphis
Shakespeare Competition in March, with a chance to compete
in New York City.

25. Congratulations to Marissa Kelly on her recent enlistment into
the Tennessee Army National Guard. Marissa performed her
Oath of Enlistment on March 1, 2016 at the Memphis Military
Entrance Processing Station. She is now eligible to receive
$10,000 from the Montgomery GI Bill and up to $4,000 per year
Federal Tuition Assistance.
-Congratulations Marissa Kelly

26. Overton High recognizes Kaitlyn Chang and Gabrielle Marshall
as top key club contributors of the Kids Kan drive. Kaitlyn
collected $75. THESE YOUNG LADIES DESERVE A HUGE
Overton salute for their efforts. We also recognize top teacher
contributors: Mr. Chambers, Ms. Morgan, Mr. C. J. Anderson
and Ms. Crawford.

27. Support Overton’s CAPA Art Students at the Spring Paint Party
Fundraiser. Saturday, April 2nd from 2pm to 4pm in the Overton
High School Cafeteria 1770 Lanier Lane. This event is
sponsored by the Overton High School Wolverine PAC (Parent
Arts Club). Tickets: $25