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Fine arts at JJ Pearce ( Band, Choir, Orchestra, theater)

EXTENDED BY POPULAR DEMAND -- THERE IS STILL TIME TO ORDER YOUR BRICK!!!!!

You have heard all about it -- its been in the Enews, on the marquee, in the Dallas Morning News, and announcements have been made at basketball games, at PTA, at Exchange Club and many other places -- BUT YOU DIDN'T MISS OUT YET!!    

The Legacy Brick Campaign has been extended to January 30th for this school year.   If  you want a brick for your state playoff football player, your state competition band member, your 2008 grad, or your otherwise wonderful student, teacher, Pearce alum or coach this is it.  You know you won't remember to order during the school break so get out your checkbook and fill out your order form  NOW.      

Details -- It is $50 for each brick ordered.  You pick your logo and what the brick says. Many families are ordering for all their Pearce students at once -- past, present and future to get their bricks together in this first section opened.  You need a separate order form for each brick ordered.  Specify if you want certain bricks together.  The form explains where to send it and answers most questions.  You will not want your student left out when the new plaza is dedicated next spring. The Chairmen of the Brick Campaign are Roni and Don Briggs. Questions please contact Sally Field at (972) 387-1914.

applications being taken for Diamond Darlings

The baseball opening game is just around the corner and we are excited about the upcoming season. Our baseball team had a great 07season by making the playoffs. Our wonderful DD were our biggest fans. It's now time to select the JJP 08 Diamond Darlings. All Juniors and Seniors are eligible. We will have lots of fun watching our Mustangs PLAY BALL!
Click here for an application or pick one up at the Pearce Front desk. Please return it by January 25th to the Pearce Front Desk or Mrs. Roni Briggs.

BOYS BASKETBALL KEEPS UP THE WINNING PACE

A week off didn't affect this team as the Mustangs rolled over Mesquite Poteet in a 79-49 romp. The guys showed great teamwork and selfless play as everyone got into the scoring act.  Bryan Parker had 29 points to go with 11 rebounds to lead the team to a comfortable victory and stretch their district record to an amazing 7 wins - no losses at the half way point.  Coach Johnson is confident this team is still perfecting their game and is looking forward to an exciting 2nd half.  Be sure and visit jjpearcebasketball.com and click on varsity/news for a detailed recap of every Mustang game.

Don't forget FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT is Tuesday against Forney. Lots of give-always including a Raising Cane's half court contest for a year's supply of Cane's.  Come join the fun and support your undefeated Pearce Mustangs!

Looking ahead, Pearce travels to West Mesquite on Friday for 6/7:30 tip offs. Next week $5 rival T-shirts go on sale during lunch outside the cafeteria for the HUGE HP rematch on Feb. 1.

Trevor Dunn goes up for a lay up against Terrell

Lady Mustangs Pound the Pirates

The Pearce Varsity Lady Mustangs defeated Mesquite Poteet at home Friday night  57 - 27.  After a slow first half scoring only 15 points to 

Poteet's 13, the Lady Mustangs came back strong in the third, scoring 25 points to Poteet's 2 putting the score at 40 - 15.  They finished up 

the 4th quarter with the victory, 57 - 27. Corrie Forcier led with 18 points, Katie Hanes 16 points and Olivia Hulme 15 points. Their district 

records stands at 6 wins, 3 loses.

The Lady Mustangs remained tied with Forney in their district records.  

Bring a friend to Forney next Tuesday and cheer the Lady Mustangs

to victory.

JV Lady Mustangs also defeated the Poteet Pirates Friday night.  They played a close game the first half going to the locker room with a 

1 point lead 18-17. The Mustangs came back strong the second half and kept a wide lead to finish the game 37-30. Kat Kimmell led with 

15 points, Emma Tiedemann 11 and Keile Miller 10. Way to go Coach Rush and team!!

 Alaska Corey Mulder storms down the court on a fast break against the Pirates. 

Softball Tryouts this week

Softball tryouts will be held Tuesday and Wednesday (Jan. 22 & 23) at the Pearce softball field from 3:25 - 5:15.

Players need to bring their own glove. All other equipment will be provided. Questions?  Email Coach Raya.

There will be a softball parent meeting Thursday, Jan. 24 in the cafeteria. JV parent meeting at 6:30 and Varsity parent meeting at 7:30

tennis news

The Spring Tennis season starts Thursday, January 22 at Richardson High School.  After a tough loss to rival Highland Park HS in the 

Fall Region II Championship, the tennis team heads into the Spring season led by Senior Singles star Anastasia Zavgorodni and 

Jr. Mixed Doubles tandem of Jonny and Hannah Kelley.  Come out and cheer the Mustangs onto a successful season!

Varsity Spring Schedule: 

JANUARY

22nd Dual @ RHS 4:00 pm

25th Dual @LHVarsity Spring Season

FEBRUARY

1st Rockwall Tourn. all day

15th Coppell Tourn. all day

22nd Frisco Tourn. All Day

track season begins this week

The PHS Track season begins Tuesday Jan 22nd with practice at 7:15am. Meet Coach Anthony outside the locker rooms to get lockers.  All athletes need to have a physical on file before they can participate in practice.  For more info please see Coach Anthony in Room D208 during 3rd, 4th, and 6th period. 

Boys and Girls Track Schedule

Date                       Event                                                     Location                                Time

01-30-08               Frisco ISD Tri-Meet (Boys Only)       Frisco Liberty H.S.               4:30 pm

02-08-08               Berkner-Pearce Duel Meet                Berkner B-Field                   4:30 pm

02-16-08               Bryan Adams Cougar Relays           Loos Field House               8 :00 am

02-23-08               Frisco ISD Track Meet                        Memorial Stadium              8:00 am

02-01-08               Coca Cola Jones Relays                   Forney H.S.                           8:00 am

03-08-08               Dragon Relays                                     Southlake 9-10 H.S.            8:00 am

03-13-08               Reliable Chevrolet Relays                 Pearce B Field                     4:10 pm

03-21-08               TBA (Spring Break)                                                                            

03-28-08               Ram Relays                                          Wildcat/Ram Stad.               4:30 pm

04-03-08               District 10-4A JV Meet                        Mesquite Handby                   8:30 am

04-08-08               District 10-4A Prelims and Field       Mesquite Handby                 8:00 am

04-09-08               District 10-4A Finals and Field          Mesquite Handby                 8:00 am

04-18-08               Frisco ISD Regional Qualifier           Memorial Stadium               4:30 pm

04-25-08               Region II 4A Regional Meet               U.N.T.                                     TBA

04-26-08               Region II 4A Regional (Finals)          U.N.T.                                     TBA

05-09-08               State 4A Meet                                       U.T., Austin                            TBA

05-10-08               State 4A Meet Finals                           U.T., Austin                            TBA

cheer clinic for 7th and 8th grade students

Attention all 7th and 8th graders who would like to improve their cheerleading skills.  JJ Pearce Varsity Cheerleaders will hold a "Cheerleading Skills Workshop" on February 2, 2008 from 9:00-11:30 a.m. Please go to pearcecheer.com to download a registration form and get all the facts.  Additional questions you can contact Berkely Thompson at 972-235-3045.  

cheerleader and mascot tryout information for 2008-2009

If you are interested in trying out for Freshman, Junior Varsity, Varsity cheerleader or Varsity Mascot, you and a parent must attend a mandatory tryout meeting.  Applications will be handed out at the meetings.  If you do not attend the meeting with a parent/guardian, you will not be allowed to tryout!!! 

The Freshman candidate meeting will be on Monday, February 18 at 6:00pm in the Corral.  In order to tryout for Freshman cheerleader you must be an 8th grader at Parkhill, North, or Westwood (in Pearce attendance area). 

The J.V. & Varsity candidate meeting will be on Tuesday, February 19 at 6:00pm in the Corral. In order to tryout for J.V. you must be a Freshman enrolled at Pearce.  In order to tryout for Varsity you must be a sophomore or junior at Pearce.

Important Dates:

Applications due: Wednesday, March 5 by 4:30pm.

Workshops: Friday, March 7, 4:30pm – 6:00pm

Monday, March 10, 4:30pm – 6:00pm

Tuesday, March 11, 4:30pm – 5:30pm

Tryouts: Wednesday, March 12 beginning at 5:00pm

FRESHMAN-BLACK & WHITE BASH

All Freshmen are invited to join in the fun at the 3rd annual Pearce Black & White Bash.  Come with your friends to enjoy music, dancing, desserts and fun! With the black and white theme, you may choose to dress accordingly. The attire is dressy casual so leave your jeans and ballroom dresses at home.

*DATE:   Thursday, February 28th, 2008 (no school Friday)

*TIME:  8:00 pm to 11:00 pm