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Testing season has started

Thank you to all who performed in the Talent Show this past Friday. This was our first in-person Talent Show since the pandemic. Testing season has started; this Wednesday and Friday, the Library will be closed due to testing.

State Dual Credit testing for United States History and Statistics will be Apr. 25. First Block Algebra I, Mrs. Sedlack’s First Block Geometry, and Mrs. Stiner’s Second Block will be testing their math EOCs on Apr. 26. Testing for all other Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II classes will take place on Apr. 27, which will be a virtual day for all students who are not testing.

Seniors, please turn in your Senior Walk permission forms to your TNN teacher as soon as possible. If you are planning to decorate your cap for graduations, all designs and colors must be accurate and reflect the design that will be on your cap. All designs must be turned in by Monday, May 1, 2023, to be finalized and approved. Late exceptions will not be accepted.

As we near the end of the school year and testing approaches, attendance is crucial to the success of each student. Please ensure that students turn in all excuses for absences, so they are not in danger of losing credit for their classes. West High believes that attendance is a crucial part of success in obtaining education and knowledge. For the month of March, West had 157 students with perfect attendance. Each month, West High selects two students with perfect attendance who will receive a $20 gift certificate; Congratulations to Faith Ross and Presley Pennington for perfect attendance.

Next, we have our Student of the Month from each grade level. Congratulations to the following Trojan students: Alex Flores (Freshman), Maggie Purgason (Sophomore), Chloe Seal (Junior), Brianna Knight (Senior). Thank you for your excellent work ethic and outstanding character.

Morristown-West Prom will be this Saturday, Apr. 29, 2023. The last day to purchase tickets is Monday April 24. Prom tickets are now available to be purchased on the school website through GoFan. Tickets are $30 each for singles and $50 for couples; this includes the service fee for GoFan. Please read all directions prior to purchasing tickets. Guest permission forms must also be turned in prior to purchasing tickets. A guest permission form must be turned in for all who do not attend West. All forms must be turned in to Ms. Long in the Library. Please contact Ms. Brittany Long or Mrs. Ashley Collins with any questions or concerns.

Student Council applications will be available this week. Student Council is responsible for working with administration and faculty to plan and execute school events such as dress up days for Homecoming week, Pep-rallies, the Talent Show, and much more! The Student Council is responsible for promoting school spirit, and speaking on behalf of the student body here at Morristown-West. Applications are available in the Main Office or from Ms. Cobb. Both the paper portion of the application and the online portion are due by Wednesday, Apr. 26. Elections will take place in May. Council members will be elected by the student body at West. Please contact Ms. Cobb with any questions.

The Executive Council will have its final meeting of this school year on Monday, April 24 during TNN in Ms. Cobb’s room. Thank you to those who have served on the Council this year!

Applications to run for office on next year’s Student Council are due on Wednesday, April 26. There are Student Body Office positions that will be chosen by the entire school along with Class Office positions that will be elected by their individual grade level. If you are interested in running for President, Vice President, Secretary, Historian, Treasurer, or Representative, pick up an application in the front office or from Ms. Cobb. Some parts of the application will take time, so don’t wait until the last minute!

For sports this week, Trojan’s Baseball will be playing Knox Central on Monday, April 24. There will be a tennis match at Dobyns Bennett Monday April 24. Softball will be playing Grainger April 25 and will be playing Alcoa on April 27. Baseball will face Morristown-East April 27 and April 28. There will be a Track meet this Friday, April 28.

As we near the end of the school year, we wish all Trojans the best of luck with their EOC (End of Course) and Advanced Placement exams that will be approaching soon in the upcoming week. Remember to get plenty of rest and do your best! As always, Go Trojans!