Pearce-Jan.28

Congratulations to JJ Pearce's Academic Decathlon team who won the Regional Competition Saturday, Jan. 19 at Rockwall High School. The team includes Parker Staats, Abigail Zapote, Michael Mohkamkar, Justin Neel, James Anderson, Ian Campbell, Shelby Walker, Samar Damghani and Isabella Westlauer with Dr. Carol Whatley and Carol Hewitt as coaches. The team won 50 individual medals and 3 team medals.

The winners include:
Parker Staats: 1st in Math, 1st in Music, 1st in Economics, 1st in Science, 1st in Language & literature, 3rd in Art, 1st in Super Quiz Individual and 1st place All Around Varsity
Abigail Zapote: 1st in Interview
Michael Mohkamkar: 1st in Essay, 2nd in Interview, 2nd in Music, 1st in Economics, 1st in Science, 1st in Language and Literature, 2nd in Art, 2nd in Super Quiz Individual, and 2nd place All Around Varsity
Justin Neel: 1st in Essay, 2nd in Math, 2nd in Music, 2nd in Science, 2nd in Art and 2nd place All Around Scholastic
James Anderson: 1st in Interview, 3rd in Math, 2nd in Language and Literature, 3rd in Art, 3rd in Super Quiz Individual and 3rd place All Around Scholastic
Ian Campbell: 2nd Essay, 2nd Speech, 1st Math, 1st Music, 1st Economics, 1st Science, 1st Language and Literature, 1st Art, 1st Super Quiz Individual, and 1st place All Around Scholastic
Shelby Walker: 2nd Essay, 1st Interview, 2nd Language & Literature, 1st Art
Samar Damghani: 3rd Art
Isabella Westlauer: 2nd Music, 2nd Science, 1st Language & Literature, 3rd place All Around Honors
The team won a first place in Super Quiz Team, Super Quiz Relay and 1st Place over all.
They advance to State Competition in San Antonio, Feb. 27-March 2.

10^th and 11th will be taking TAKS field tests on Tuesday, Jan. 29. Testing will begin at 9 a.m sharp. Students should bring 2 number 2 pencils and a sack lunch. They may bring a lunch or obtain a sack lunch in the cafeteria before class.

9^th and 12th must arrive at school for the beginning of second period class at 1 p.m. sharp. Second bus will run 4 hours late for 9^th and 12^th graders. Students should eat lunch prior to class beginning, so they may eat lunch before arriving at school or obtain a sack lunch in the cafeteria ONLY from 12:10 – 12:50.

For all students, 2^nd period will begin that day at 1 p.m. They will then meet with 5^th, 6th, and 7^th period classes.

In order to raise money to go to Costa Rica during Spring Break '08, AP Spanish students are offering to cater a home cooked meal at your home, on the date of your choice! Tickets are $2 each, 3 for $5 and 5 for $7. Contact teacher sponsor "Profe" Sarah Thompson for more information.

Fundraising for the 2007- 2008 school year for the Pearce Excellence in Education Fund is off to a great start. Thanks to the Pearce families and community members who have already responded to the annual solicitation letter from the Pearce Excellence in Education Fund, or who gave after attending one of the Fall information meetings. This years’ goal is $65,000 and $37,000 has been raised to date. Every dollar will be used to enhance the teaching and learning environment at Pearce, to make sure our school continues to be recognized both locally and nationally for their academic programs and student success.

This year we are striving for 100% participation from Pearce families- no amount is too small! To remind families to send in their checks, PEEF board members are making calls to every Pearce family, answering questions about the Fund, and encouraging participation. Even if you lost your letter, you can send a check made out to PEEF to: Pearce High School, 1600 N. Coit Rd. , Richardson, TX 75080 – Attn PEEF.

When you donate, don’t forget about matching funds- many companies provide a match for employee contributions to non-profit organizations.

Click Here for a partial list- ask your employer if you are not sure if matching funds are available.

Juniors and Seniors - be sure you are checking the junior and senior pages of this newsletter for updated college information

Elementary Teacher Internship 7413/7414 or Child Care, Guidance and Management Services II & II

· Full year/2 Period block in which PHS students intern with local elementary schools to learn about the field of education and teaching

· Tech Prep articulated w/Richland and Brookhaven ( for a possible 11 college credits)

· Opportunity to receive an open contract to come back and teach in RISD via the Grow Your Own Program

· Traditionally offered 1st/2nd, but will be offered again in the afternoon if enrollment numbers warrant two class sections

During inclement weather forecasts, up-to-the-minute school closure information can be found at www.risd.org, or by calling 469 593 SNOW (7669), or by listening to local news or radio stations.

pearce choir to give free concert at the eisemann center

The Pearce A Cappella Choir, under the direction of Michael Lysinger, will perform a free concert at the Eisemann Center in the Countrywide Theatre at 7:00PM on February 5^th. This is a pre-TMEA concert in order to share the music that they will sing at the Texas Music Educators Concert in San Antonio (February 15. 2008) as a Texas State Honor Choir. They will sing after the Apollo JH Symphony Orchestra (TMEA Middle School Honor Orchestra.) The event parking at the Eisemann is $4.00. Come celebrate this great honor for Pearce and hear some great music!

miss saigon opens this week

Tickets are on sale now for the first high school production of Miss Saigon in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. The tech theatre has once again done an amazing job building Saigon complete with a helicopter and wench to fly it. Hauntingly beautiful music helps tell the story that unfolds as the doomed lovers find themselves split apart by the end of the Vietnam war. Since its opening in 1989, this show has thrilled audiences in sold out theatres all over the world. Come join Elizabeth Judd, Tyler Miller, John Redlinger, David Escamilla, Chandler Reeves, Tim Sekiguchi, Reagan Rowland, Jaid Nelson, Brett Thiele and a cast for 50 talented singers, dancers and actors beginning February 1.

Show Times:

Fri. Feb.1st  7:30pm, Sat. Feb 2nd  7:30 pm, Sun Feb 3rd  2:00 pm Matinee,

Fri. Feb 8th  7:30 pm, Sat. Feb 9th  7:30 pm, Sun. Feb 10th 2:00 pm Matinee

Thurs Feb 21^st  7:30 pm, Fri. Feb 22^nd 7:30 pm, Sun. Feb 24^th  2:00pm Matinee

If you are a Veteran or currently serving in the armed forces, please join us for a very special performance in your honor on February 10th. State Representative Tony Goolsby and his wife will be our honorary hosts for the event. A reception following the performance with the cast and crew is being sponsored by the Theatre Booster Club. If you would like complimentary tickets for you and your spouse to this performance, please contact Lynn Shaw at 469-593-5136.

Tickets are currently on sale online directly at http://th729wz103.boxpro.net or you can click on the BUY TICKETS link at http://www.pearcetheater.com.

TICKETS can also be purchased at the box office 1 1/2 hours before the show and in person during the weeks of the show at the following times.

Tuesdays:          4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m

Wednesdays:   11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.; 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Thursdays:       11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.; 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Fridays:           11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.

last chance to order your brick

The Legacy Brick Campaign ends this week. 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.

baseball camp next month for elementary kids

JJ Pearce baseball will host a camp on February 24th, from 1:00 to 4:00 for 2nd through 6th graders. The camp will be led by the JJ Pearce Baseball coaches and players. Cost is $35.00 and proceeds will benefit the Pearce Baseball program. Click Here for registration form.

MUSTANG BASKETBALL TIES SCHOOL RECORD!

Not since 1990 has a Mustang team recorded 9 wins and no losses to start the district season! This squad defeated Forney and West Mesquite with ease last week to accomplish this feat. Nick Sellers came off the bench and once again showed his scoring ability pouring in 13 points as 2nd high scorer against Forney. Chris Bowie stepped up against West Mesquite to lead the team in scoring with 18 points.

Congratulations to Bryan Parker named Honorable Mentioned Player of the Week by the Dallas Morning News. This solid team is catching the eye of various basketball polls as they are ranked 6th in the area and 15th in the state. The Mustangs could make history Tuesday in Greenville and send their record to 10-0.

HIGHLAND PARK COMES TO PEARCE! $5 HP T-shirts on sale outside the cafeteria at lunch every day this week. Don't miss this HUGE RIVALRY Friday night and a chance to see the Mustangs match up against the #6 team in the state. The 'Stangs are looking for a repeat performance as the only team in the district to beat the Scots. HEY - Need a $100 GAS CARD???? While you are getting a t-shirt, be sure to enter the Reliable Chevrolet half time contest. Half time Friday night will feature the Pacesetters then 3 lucky contestants will have the chance to each win $100 in gas generously donated by Reliable Chevrolet by sinking a 3-point shot. Winners of the drawing will be announced at the pep rally Friday morning.

Lady Mustangs Move Up in District Play

varsity

The Lady Mustangs broke their third place district tie with Forney Tuesday night winning their 6th district game in a row.  Playing on Forney turf, the Mustangs

were in the lead the entire game, scoring 13 points in the 1st, 14 in the 2nd, 4, in the 3rd and 13 in the 4th finishing 44 - 36.  Madison Russell led the

scoring with 12 points, Corrie Forcier had 9, and Katie Hanes had 7 with the only 3 pointer of the game.

Friday night in the game of the season, the Lady Mustangs gave it their all, going bucket for bucket with the West Mesquite Wranglers.  The Lady Mustangs led

both the 1st and 2nd quarter, leaving the court with 28 -27 on the scoreboard.  Third quarter, they were down 2 at 42 - 40.  A three point shot by Katie Hanes

late in the 4th tied the game 58 - 58 but the Wranglers had one more left, putting the ball in, with seconds left on the clock.  The final score was 60 - 58.

Corrie Forcier had 15 points, Katie Hanes, 14, and Olivia Hulme had 13. Special thanks to the Pacesetters who performed at halftime.

junior varsity

JV Lady Mustangs had a winning week. On Tuesday, they defeated Forney 49-42 after being down the first three quarters. Kat Kimmell led the scoring with 16

points. KC Harris and Emily Fishman did a great job rebounding and playing defense to help secure the win.On Friday night, JV  pounded the West Mesquite

Wranglers 41-12. Emma Tiedemann nailed 3 three point shots. MacKenzie Mueller had 10 points, Kat Kimmell 8 points and Sara Witcraft 6 points.

freshmen

The Freshmen Lady Mustangs finished their basketball season on a high note, defeating the Forney Jackrabbits 31-21. Brooke Johnston led the attack with

18 points, with Jordan Owens scoring 8.  Congratulations to Coach Richard Blassingame and the freshmen Lady Mustangs on an awesome season!

Girls Varsity Soccer
The Lady Mustangs Varsity Soccer team is off to a great start. The first District game was on Thursday, January 17th and played at Frisco Memorial Field. The Frisco High Fighting Raccoons played a strong game, ending in a 1-1 tie. Sophomore Taylor Mathews scored on an assist from Kathryn Watson. The Raccoons finally put one in with just one minute left in regulation play. With the new District rules, games can no longer end in tie so the Mustangs ended with a win the shoot-out. Junior goalie Haley Newsom kept the Mustangs on top blocking 2 attempted shots.

The second game of the season was played at the JJ Pearce stadium on Tuesday night, January 21st. The stadium was cold but we came home with a "hot" win. Pearce delivered four goals - Sophomore Katherine Watson (2), Senior Laura Flink and Sophomore Gayle Ziegler to beat the Frisco Liberty Red Hawks. We had 8 shots on goal and kept the Red Hawks scoreless. A special thanks to the 4 man pep team that came out to cheer the girls on!

The ladies also played in the Berkner Pre-Season tournament with 2 wins and a loss. Wins came against Rockwall 1- 0 with a goal by Senior Laura Flink and North Mesquite 1-0 with Sophomore Maddie Harper scoring off a corner kick from Molly Hummel. The Lady Mustangs lost to Sachse 2 - 1 where the Harper/Hummel had another corner kick combo. The team did not play in the finals due to player commitments for the weekend.

tennis news

The Spring Tennis season got off to a hot start last week with the Mustangs in action against city rival Richardson HS.  Spring tennis

duals consist of 2 mens - 2 womens singles matches, 2 mens - 2 womens doubles matches, and 2 mixed doubles matches, a total

of 10 matches (formats may vary).

The Varsity won 8-2 while the JV turned in a strong performance of 8-0 vs the Eagles. Action this week is Tuesday, Jan. 29, 4pm,

Varsity @ Frisco Centennial and Thursday, Jan 31, 4pm, JV at home vs Frisco Centennial.

Go Mustangs!

track season underway

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

Mustang Wrestling

Wow! There have been so many more victories for the Mustangs! Medals at the Bishop Dunne Varsity Tournament included:

Nace Allen – 1st

Sam Cave – 2nd

Jimmy Lundy– 3rd

Robbie Orth – 3rd

66-18!!! If you missed the Mustangs dual their rivals at Richardson High School this week, then this team score can give you an idea of how amazing the guys were. Varsity victories included Nace Allen, Mark Thorne-Thomsen, Michael McMurray, Sam Cave, Jimmy Lundy and Will Seger. The JV dominated the Eagles as well. Way to go guys!!

Next Saturday, Feb 2nd, is the District Tournament at Richardson High School. Please come out and support your Mustang Wrestling team! All information can be found on the team website at www.pearcewrestling.org or by contacting Team Rep, Karen Brown or Coach Hazlewood

Wrestlers will be introduced this week at the PABC Meeting in the Corral. The Wrestling Banquet will be held on March 5th at the Holiday Inn in Richardson at 6:30pm.