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On Tuesday, May 20, the Senior Awards Ceremony recognized the achievements of many members of the 2008 senior class. Among the accomplishments was the stunning total of more than $7 million in scholarship funding awarded to this group of outstanding students.

The ceremony concluded with Principal Karen Neal announcing five recipients of the "Principal's Award" given to students who demonstrate leadership, positive attitude, concern for others, teamwork, and a commitment to academics: Mildred Arcovedo, Trevoy Dunn, Diana Guiterrez, Andrew McCleskey, Veronica Regalado, and Zachary Sutton.

Special congratulations to graduating seniors Doug Hale and Chuck Zhou who received appointments to West Point, the nation's oldest service academy, by United States Congressman Pete Sessions. Their appointments are valued at approximately $350,000 each, and upon graduation they will be commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the United States Army where they will serve for 5 years.

Congratulations to 2008 Valedictorian, Edward Skolnick and Salutatorian, Harry Liu.

Fuyang DeLuca Earns HMs in National Photo Contest

Congratulations to junior Fuyang DeLuca, a photojournalist on the Mustang Yearbook Staff, who was awarded two honorable mentions in the 2008 Jostens Photo Contest sponsored by Wolfe’s Camera. His photos were among the 85 selected in the high school division from more than 5,000 entries in this national contest. His pictures can bee seen at the Jostens website in the “Sports/Athletes in Action” and “Open” categories. http://www.jostens.com/yearbook/show_contest.asp.

Summer reading assignments for English classes can be found on this website, also.

A senior's Final transcript is not automatically sent to a college. Every student has to give us a request signed by the student

(if 18 years old) or by the parent, with a stamped (postage increased May 12) addressed envelope to the college, a signed request and $2.00 fee per official transcript. These Final Transcripts will be mailed after graduation (sometime after June 10).

ATTENTION STUDENTS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE NEEDING TO RENEW OR OBTAIN A DRIVER’S LICENSE over the summer: To get your license you will need a TEA/VOE form from the Pearce Counseling office. During the school year this form is good for 30 days. If you sign up the last week of school, June 2 – 4, this form will be good until school begins on August 25, 2008. During the summer you can come to the front office of Pearce and request this form.

If you are interested in law, drama and fun or you can’t get enough of Law and Order or Boston Legal, consider Mock Trial. The Peace Mock Trial will be having an Orientation/Boot Camp for returning and new members on August 18, 2008, at the Corral from 2 to 7 p.m. Past Mock Trial members will be showing you everything you need to know to be a lawyer or witness on the team. This years team advanced to State. Please mark your calendars now. If you are interested and need more information, please contact Coach D.

Attention NHS members: Want to get a head start on hours for NHS? PTA needs help with registration packets on June 24. Come by Room A209 and sign up if you are able to help out!!

All offices at Pearce will be closed on Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7. The offices will reopen on Monday, June 9.

Richardson ISD College Fair 2008 @ the University of Texas at Dallas, 800 West Campbell, Richardson, TX

Richardson Independent School District is gearing up for its annual College Fair to be held on the University of Texas at Dallas Campus on Saturday, September, 20th 2008.

More than 200 colleges and universities from around the country will have representatives available to meet with Richardson parents and students.

In addition, a variety of educational sessions are planned to allow participants to delve into the world of Financial Aid, NCAA, Essay Writing, Students with Disabilities and much, much, more. These sessions will be held from 4:15 –5:00 and from 5:15 to 6:00. A complete list of educational sessions including the locations of each session will be on the RISD website September 1.

College representatives will be in the UTD Activities Center. The educational sessions will be held in adjacent buildings. Doors open at 4:00 for the sessions and at 5:00 for visiting with college representatives. Bus service will also be provided throughout the evening.

Mark your calendars now and plan to attend this great community event sponsored by Richardson ISD, University of Texas at Dallas, and the RISD Council of PTAs. Check the RISD website in September for updated College Fair information.

choir news

The Choir Department recently gathered at the Crown Plaza Hotel for the annual choir banquet. There were awards, skits, and photos! We will miss our graduating seniors who received their Letter awards. We would also like to thank Sonny Bryan’s for allowing us to hold a car wash last Saturday in the first of many fund raisers as we work our way to Italy in 2009. Intent to travel forms and first payments are due on June 2 for all choir students desiring to join the international tour.

jesus christ superstar tickets on sale now!

Tickets are on sale online for Pearce Theater's production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar. This show was originally cast in August in anticipation of performing it in Summer '08 at the acclaimed Fringe Festival in Scotland. When trip costs became prohibitive, the cast decided they wanted to perform this amazing show here locally.

Get your tickets now to see an awesome cast including Avery Hurst, Sarah Byrne, Elizabeth Judd, Rachel Moss, Michelle McCoy, Chandler Reeves, Natalie Zachary, Taylor Daniel, Marissa Huber, Anna Dirkx, Jenna Bamberger, Molly Brown, Brittany Jones, Dylan Anderson, Brett Thiele, Tyler Miller, Daniel Shnider, John Redlinger, Jay Moran, Jonathan Bryan, Steven Miller, Caleb Lewis, Brendan Williams, Jordan Kincheloe, Charlie Gibson, Jonathan Paul, Jake Bryan, and Michael Packer.

There will be 4 shows only - June 19, 20 and 21 at 7:30 pm and June 22 at 2:00 pm, all in the Pearce Auditorium.

Box office hours will be: Wed - Fri June 11 - 13 from 4 - 6, Saturday June 14 from 10:00 am - noon and Mon - Wed June 16 - 18 from 4 - 6. Box office will open one hour prior to showtime on performance days.

Group sales are available for churches, theater day camps, dance camps, and other groups. Contact numbers for groups sales are 469-593-5136, 972-408-6786, or 214-707,5690. If you would like posters to put up in your church or place of business, contact any cast member or Vicki McCoy..

Attention all Sideline Sweethearts!!

We are making our final order for the jerseys so we need all girls to pay $30 (if they haven't already) to Sherri Allen this week! We will be doing our ad picture in August since the jerseys are not in yet....look for upcoming meetings to come to get ready for fall!

girls golf wrap up

Wow, what a great year for the Pearce Girls’ Golf Team. Congratulations to all the girls on the team for an exciting season.

The Girls Golf Team closed the curtain on their spring season placing 4th in the District 10-4A Girls Golf Tournament played Monday and Tuesday, March 31 and April 1 at Waterview Golf Course in Rowlett.

Congratulations to Sophomore Haley Junek for finishing 14th Medalist in a field of 53 players and to Senior Chelsea MacHendrie for finishing 19th Medalist. Both Haley Junek and Chelsea MacHendrie were named to the Honorable Mention All-District Team.

Playing on the 4th place team were Seniors Chelsea MacHendrie, Heather Elkin, Meredith Trubitt, Sophomore Haley Junek, and Freshman Emily Breland.

Playing in the District Tournament in addition to the 4th place finishers were Senior Carolynn Wagnon, Sophomores MacKenzie Staples, Shannon Sweeney, Caitlan Davis, Lauren Heymann, and Freshmen Emma Horn, Jordan Owens, and Noa Waks.

The class of 2008 enjoyed an afternoon of celebration on Sunday, June 1. Motivational speaker and Pearce grad, Scott Turner, inspired the students with his story of perseverance. Afterwards, seniors and their families were treated to refreshments in the beautifully decorated Corral. Thanks to the junior parents for providing photo opportunities in spirited Mustang settings for keepsake memories to cherish.

sophomore and junior parents - casino party needs you!

Dear Junior or Sophomore Parents,

If anyone is available to help volunteer on June 7, Graduation Day, beginning at 8:00 am, the senior class would be very grateful. We need help decorating for the senior graduation party.

Please contact Tonia Lyle if you can help. Thank you!

attention incoming senior moms

If you are a Mom of a Senior or about to be and would like to purchase a "Sr. Mom" t-shirt please contact Berkely Thompson or call her at 972-235-3045. Cost is $10 each.

Will Your Child’s Picture be in the Yearbook?

An Important Word About DIRECTORY INFORMATION

Parents, when completing the DIRECTORY INFORMATION card you receive in your child’s registration packet, please read the instructions carefully! Failing to check the boxes accurately can result in your child’s exclusion from a variety of school activities and services. In order for your child’s name and photo to appear in the directory section of the yearbook, you MUST release his name, photograph and grade level for RISD School Sponsored Purposes. Every year we have broken-hearted students and disappointed parents who did not realize that by failing to turn in a Directory Information card, or by failing to complete it accurately, they were being excluded from the portrait section of the yearbook – don’t be among them!

Check out Yearbook Central

Visit Yearbook Central on the Pearce home page (you’ll see the link on the right) to get the latest information about our exciting 2009 yearbook, important deadlines, school pictures, advertising and much more!

Senior Yearbook Portraits – Summer Schedule

Seniors (Class of 2009), PLEASE take advantage of convenient summer opportunities offered by our school photographer, Don Painter Photography, to have your senior portrait made for the yearbook. In addition to studio sittings, they will be taking pictures at Pearce on June 23 and 24, July 25 and August 6 beginning at 9 a.m. in the foyer of the big gym. If you do not have your portrait made during the summer either at school or at the Don Painter studio, you MUST have it made at school on Thursday, August 28.

You will receive additional information by mail about pricing, etc. PLEASE OPEN ALL YOUR MAIL, AND PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO INFORMATION ABOUT DON PAINTER PHOTOGRAPHY!

The Mustang Mum Store needs you! Have fun, be creative and meet new people. The Mustang Mum Store is located at 1465 W. Campbell Road, on the southeast corner of Coit and Campbell between Run On and Richardson Bike Mart.

Operations begin the week of June 23rd. Sign up now to work a two hour shift. We will be open on Mon. and Wed. from 9:00-3:00 and Tues. and Thurs. from 5:00-9:00.

Get on our email list to receive updates on work times during the remainder of the summer. Send an email to mustangmumstore@gmail.com to sign up or be on our email distribution.

If you are a member of a participating booster club, also watch for an email from your booster club representative.

Remember, participating booster clubs will receive a portion of the net profit of the mum store. We are all working together for the benefit of our kids!

We will need water and soft drinks to be donated. We also need 15 more long tables and 1,200 hangers!

The theme for next year's Reflections contest is "WOW"... As you take your summer trips, think about what you can use for your entry in photography, art, literature, music composition or dance choreography. More information to come...

Our school will get the recognition it deserves! Simply go to the PTA website at www.jjpearcepta.org and click on 'Volunteer Hours'. You can get to this website quickly from the link at the top of this enewsletter. OR email your name, the dates and hours you worked, and the activity to one of the email addresses below.

Volunteer Hours include attending meetings, baking, and helping with any 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 hours in a combined total and enter

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

Your PTA made a commitment 4 years ago to produce a weekly electronic newsletter. This has become an invaluable source of information for the Pearce community and is dependent on timely submissions from administration, teachers and booster clubs. As I end my two year commitment as your editor, I want to thank those of you who have written articles, submitted photos, and read and encouraged your friends to read and subscribe to the PTA newsletter. I hope all future mustangs will make that same commitment. Communication is vital to the strength of our Pearce community!