Students participating in the Vicksburg High Choral Department musical presentation of “Tarzan” are as follows: Armi Cole, Jadarius Flagg, Tanner Gardner, Troy Jarrett, Race McCool, Zaria Neal, Keondre Price, Jamison Watson, Darbie Woods, Alona Blue, Carmen Braxton, Miesha Bure, Alyssa Chapin, Meena Dhawan, Amy Dixon, Kenzie Irons, Iris Jones, Jessica Long, Makayla McKay, Leyla Shelton, Sierra Shelton, Tevin Sylvester, Faye Valerio, Erika Wheeler. Faculty sponsors are Tracey Smithey, Angela Chapin, Michelle Fisackerly, and Dexter Peterson. The musical will be on Jan. 30 and 31, 7:00 nightly, in the VHS auditorium. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased in advance from cast members or at the door. For more information contact Tracy Smithey at 601-831-1807.
The PTO will meet on Jan. 26 at 5:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. All parents and faculty are invited to attend. Please submit any items for discussion at the meeting or any ideas for the betterment of our school to vicksburghs@gmail.com.
Graduating seniors of 2015 are reminded that Feb. 6 is the deadline to submit their one-page essay on “The Importance of Volunteerism” sponsored by the United Way. No late entries will be accepted. First place winner will receive a $500 book scholarship, and the second place winner will receive a $250 book scholarship.
Parents and students are urged to check the updated school website by visiting http://vhs.crasta.net. The site includes information about scholarships, ACT dates and workshops, stating testing, and more. Students can click on the Student’s Corner and parents can click on the Parent’s corner.
VHS has an official twitter account to be used a forum to educate, inform, and announce school news. Follow us @VHSGators1.
