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Newcomers Reception has been MOVED. The new date is Monday, August 27, 2007 from 6 to 7 p.m. located in the library. This is for all new students and parents to the RISD District.

NHS Members will have an opportunity to earn volunteer hours by helping set up for the Annual Kick-off Cookout on Wednesday, August 29 at 6:00 p.m. Help is needed after school on that date. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Cynthia Green.

NHS 2007-2008 Officers are President - Ed Skolnick, VP Special Projects - Christin Felts, VP Service - Lindsey Larson, VP Publicity - Lauren Bull, VP Records - Eric Kawalksy

Calling all Freshman Parents and New Parents to the school! Mrs. Neal will hold her annual Brown Bag lunch on Wednesday, September 5, from 11:30 – 12:30 in the Black Box Theater. Please bring you lunch and we will provide the drinks.

everyone's invited - annual Pearce Athletic Booster Club Kick-off Cookout

The entire Pearce community is invited to "Kick off" the new school year with a hot dog cookout on Wednesday, August 29th from 6:00-8:00 at Pearce on Senior Way. This is your chance to meet the Football and Volleyball teams and see performances by Pearce's award winning Cheerleaders, Pacesetters, Band AND our newest spirit group - The Mustang Stampede, a country-western dance group. And for even more fun, The WOLF 99.5 will have a live remote from our cookout.

Pearce Spiritwear, including new T-shirts, Hoodies, Flip Flops and Women's and Men's Polos will be on sale. You can also purchase your Mustang Varisty Football season tickets. Everyone come out and enjoy!

Cross Country team looking for new runners:

Does your son or daughter have what it takes to "Go the Distance"? If so the PHS Cross Country team is looking for new runners to join the team this season and "run wild" under new head Coach Chad Lawson.

Come to the parent meeting on Wed. Aug 29th at 7:30pm in the Corral to find out more. Questions? Contact Nancy Engelson

Change in Girls Golf Parents/Players Meeting time and location

Parent/Players Meeting for Pearce Girls Golf will be Tuesday August 28th in the conference room next to Coach Robertson's office; time at 7 p.m.

Parents and players are urged to attend.  The girls will not meet for golf until after the parents' meeting; our first golf meeting will be at Canyon

Creek Country Club  on Wednesday, August 29th until 4:45 p.m.; starting at 3:45.  Players will need to bring only a putter and golf ball to the first

practice.

All players have to have a physical and other forms on file with the trainer.  Anyone without a physical should get one, ASAP.

Mustang Tennis

On Monday August 20th, try outs will be held and practice will begin at for the Pearce Tennis Team. Come on out from 4:30-6:00 p.m.

August 24th & 25th Varsity will play in a tournament Plano West. On August 28th Varsity will play against Forney and Junior Varsity will

play Forney on August 30.

Mustang Wrestling News

Wrestling is holding open mat time from 4:00 - 5:30pm each Thursday until school starts. There is no cost and no need to sign up, just drop by and join last year's JV and Varsity wrestlers. If you are interested in joining Mustang Wrestling for the 2007-2008 season, please contact Coach Hazlewood. You can also join wrestling after football season is over. Wrestling is always looking for new athletes to join the team!
Wrestling is also looking for team managers for the 2007-2008 season, if interested please contact Coach Hazlewood. The Mustang Wrestling parent meeting is usually held towards the end of October/beginning of November. However, if you have any questions, please contact Coach Hazlewood or Wrestling Team Rep Karen Brown.

Pearce Volleyball is off to a Strong Start!

The 2007 Mustang Volleyball teams have been selected. All of the teams are in playing pre-season matches. Check www.pearcevolleyball.com for a complete schedule. The athletes appreciate all of our fans and welcome you to come out for some great pre-season play before the school year begins.

2007 Varsity Mustangs: (Co-Captains) Amber Williams Roberts, Amy Leiser, Lindsey Ledbetter. Rachel Thibodeau, Carrie Quirk, Meaghan Watson, Julie Olschwanger, Whitney Bailey, Cattie Horan, Elyse Burkert, Caroline Weir, Elizabeth Wingate, Haley Marstella (Manager).

2007 JV Mustangs: Ashley Lantz, Sydney Robertson, Alex Rowan, Christine Lee, Jessie Martin, Lauren Lantz, Dani Austin, Coral Robles, Alexis Elliott, Megan Siebert, Kristi Wolkenstein, Allison Arnold.

2007 Freshman A Mustangs: Haley Siegel, Nikki Albertson, Jennifer Siegel, Kendal Carse, Alex Kirby, Sophie Orlich, Noelle Brewer, Hailey Holder, Megan Sims, Haley Simmons, Emily Breland, Abby Gandy, Maddie Line, Hayley Park.

2007 Freshman B Mustangs: Katy Cooney, Emily Thompson, Ann Haven Hughes, Jackie Tubby, Heather Elsner, Anna Shelton, Morgan Moore, Paige Green, Veronica Mills, Stephanie Conaway, Emily Ford, Blair Bloemke, Ebonee Harris (Manager).

pearce cheerleaders continue the tradition of excellence at camp

J.J. Pearce Cheerleaders’ attended summer camp in June and had a wonderful experience. Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshman squads received bids to nationals, were Spirit Stick winners, and took home several awards. All three squads were also top team finalists. The Freshman Squad received NCA Technical Excellence for stunts. The Junior Varsity Squad won the Champion Chant Award and received NCA Technical Excellence Awards for motions and stunts. The Varsity Squad received NCA Technical Excellence Awards for motions and jumps.

Freshman - Becky Buford, Tori Hoffmeister, Sydney Sandone, Kelly Lawson, Lauren Lantz, Kathryn Rumsey, and Emily Ford received All-American Nominations. Sophomores - Kenley Cooney, Christina Coy, Nicole Hollabaugh, Kim Retzsch, Sarah Byrne, Gayle Ziegler, Kelly Wright, and Kathryn Watson received All-American Nominations. Sophomores – Nicole Hollabaugh and Kelly Wright received an All-American Cheerleader Award. The entire Varsity Squad (Juniors – Erica East, Rachel McQuien, Avery Mileger, Ellery Mileger, Michelle Miller, Meredith Oberlander, Ari Paul, Peyton Shea, and Taylor Thompson; Seniors – Lauren Clark, Tasha Gitlin, Linsdey Godfrey, Emilee Proctor, Allison Thompson, and Danielle Wertheim) received All-American Nominations. Juniors – Erica East, Avery Mileger, Ellery Mileger, Peyton Shea, and Taylor Thompson and Seniors –Lindsey Godfrey, Emilee Proctor, Allison Thompson, and Danielle Wertheim received All-American Cheerleader Awards. Senior – Allison Thompson was honored with an invitation to tryout for NCA staff. Senior Mascot – Dave Escamilla received an All-American Mascot Award.

Varsity Squad and Mascot - Ready for Camp

JV Squad - Theme Day at Camp

Freshman Squad with Spirt Stick

mustang stampede boot camp

Mustang Stampede Boot Camp--Mandatory for Entire Team--Corral

Tuesday, August 21

Wednesday, August 22

Thursday, August 23

2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Bring your Boots and Hat!

mark your calendar for the exchange club fall fundraising event!

Pearce Area Exchange is having a golf outing, our fall fundraiser, on September 25th. It will be a scramble format with a shotgun start beginning at 1:30 PM. Cost is $95 per player which includes dinner/prizes following the golf action. Anyone interested may contact Mark Robertson at 214-616-6556.

RECORD YOUR SUMMER VOLUNTEER HOURS NOW! If you did ANYTHING for Pearce during the months of May, June, July or August, it is time NOW to report those VOLUNTEER HOURS! Simply go to the PTA website at www.jjpearcepta.org and click on 'Volunteer Hours' OR email your name, the dates and hours you worked and the activity to one of the email addresses below. This information is used in garnering awards for our school and promoting Pearce and RISD within the state and country in various areas such as real estate, business development and RISD development. The recognition that we receive for the volunteer hours worked strengthens the reputation of our school and our neighborhoods and benefits us all.

Volunteer Hours include attending meetings, baking, and helping with fundraisers such as the Mum Store or any Booster Club or school event—anything that you or your student does for Pearce that does not result in a grade. Always include 15 minutes driving time to and from school—and keep track of the time you spend running errands on behalf of a school event. You may record your summer hours in a combined total and enter a general description of your activities. Remember, the NUMBER of hours is much more important than a detailed description of the volunteer activity!

If you have already signed in at the Mum Store or at another event, those hours have already been submitted and should not be duplicated.

WaMoola for Schools!
Washington Mutual has a debit card reward program that can gives points to Pearce each time you use your debit card. At the end of the year, the points are converted to a $$$ donation from Washington Mutual!! All you have to do is apply for the card, or if you already have one, specify you want to join the "WaMoola for Schools" program for Pearce High School. Please check Washington Mutual at Campbell and Mimosa or visit wamoolaforschools.com
Questions? contact Jeremy Pratt at Washington Mutual, Debbie Webb (972)387-1405, or Ann Yamada (972)991-1199

The Richardson Symphony League Debutante and Honor Guard program is in the final week of its recruitment period. The program, a cultural and service organization, is open to young ladies and gentlemen in the Richardson area in grades 9-12. For more information, contact Mrs.Chris Walker, Executive Advisor at 972-238-1612.