• Twilight Zone
    The Drama Department is proud to present their Twilight Zone Dessert Theatre! You don't want to miss this hour of live, yet classic science fiction episodes, directed by Eric Lewis and hosted by the 1st block theatre class. The date is May 24 at 7:00 PM in the auditorium. Admission is $5 and includes dessert at intermission. Come out and suport the graduation project of Eric Lewis!
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  • Yearbook
    There are still copies of the 2013 yearbook left for sale, but they will go fast! You can get yours this Friday at the senior picnic or by contacting Mrs. Merkamp. Cost is $80 cash. Stll need last year's book? Contact Mrs. Merkamp for detalis if interested!
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  • Colorguard Interest
    Meeting Thursday, May 23 at 3:15 in the Band room.
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  • Graduation Tassel
    Ms. Kernodle has white graduation tassel in c-5 they are $10.
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  • Softball
    All softball players need to stop by Mrs. Deaton room to pick up the banquet invitation. All uniforms need to be turned in this week.
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  • Seniors presenting Grad. projects
    All seniors presenting grauation projects on Wednesday or Thursday should report to C1 (Mr. Dowlers room) at least 20-30 minutes ahead of schedule insted of the Media Center. Attention students who have lockers in C and E buildings will be closed after 3rd block on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. you will not be able to enter them due to Graduation projects judging.
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  • Book Club
    The Book Club is sponsoring its own Hunger Games on Friday, 5/24 immediately after school. Tributes wanting to volunteer to compete need to sign up in the library and donate one dollar or a canned food item. The Hunger Games is open to all Western Students.
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  • Attention Dream Team Members!
    Attention all Dream Members. Our end of the year wrap-up will be Wednesday May 29th at 4pm A Yo-ZOne. Come enjoy a cup of Fro-yo with everyone!
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  • Pamela Mebane Scholarship
    Anyone interested in applying for the Pamela Mebane Scholarship- Please see Mrs. Rea you must be pursuing an arts career in college.
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  • Varsity Athletes
    Attention all Varsity Athletes- Do you have an interest in Mentoring younger students & peers about the dangers of substance abuse? If so stop by coach Katie Perry's office this afternoon and pick up an application for Dream Team. Make sure and return the application by Friday May 31st back to coach Perry's office door.
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  • ABRSP Scholarship
    This scholarship is for the amount of five hundred dollars($500) payable to college of the recipient's choice. The recipient will be chosen on the basis of character, leadership, demonstrated scholarship ability, financial need, and genuine desire to become a teacher. 
    Please come to the School Counseling office to obtain the application form. Applications are due to Mrs.Thomas no later than Friday, May 24, 2013.
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  • Shawn Carter (Jay-Z) Scholarship Fund
    Offers scholarship opportunities to any under-served students across the United States. Qualified applicants must be a high school senior, college student, and/or between the ages of 18-25, pursuing studies at a vocational or trade school. All applicants must be a US Citizen and complete the on-line application no later than the published deadline date, which is May 31, 2013. One of the key questions asked by the Foundation when students apply for a scholarship is: What are your plans to give back to the community? GO TO LINK AND  APPLY TODAY!!!! http://www.shawncartersf.com/apply/ or see your school counselors for the link!
     
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  • Attention Internship students for next year!!
    Intership applications should be submitted to Mrs. Mitchener by May 31 in order to be considered for internship for next year. See Mrs. Mitchener if you have any questions.

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  • Girl's Track Team
    All Girl's Track Team members who are not involved in Regionals or State please turn in Clean uniforms to Ms. Rogers in SCI. You will need to bring the topp and bottom together. Please have unifroms in by 5/8.
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  • Attention Seniors
    Please bring Guidance a stamped envelope for your final transcript addressed to the college you will be attending as soon as possible. Your application will not be complete without the final transcript.
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  • Jazz Band Spaghetti Dinner

      April 18 – 5:30pm-7:30pm 

     Tickets $6 – lots of spaghetti 

    Jazz Performance at 6:00pm in the Cafeteria

     

     

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  • Students
    Are you a student between the ages of 11 and 17 who is looking for a wonderful adventure this summer? Do you like older people and enjoy helping with activities, music, crafts, games, or just taking with an "adopted grandparent"? See Mrs. Mitchener for details.
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  • Internship
    Student who registered for internship for the 2013-2014 school year should have all paperwork submitted to Mrs. Mitchener ASAP.
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  • Yearbook Ordering
    Please remember when ordering your yearbook online at www.jostensyearbooks.com to fill out the homeroom section on the order form. Yearbooks are still on sale but we will sell out quickly, so order yours today!
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Announcements

  • Spring Semester Final Exam Schedule
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  • Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
    In addition to Western's sundry art accomplishments in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, Taylor Heise received a gold key, silver key, and two honorable mentions for writing in the category of Flash Fiction, and one honorable mention for Poetry. Congratulations Taylor!
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  • Seniors and Transcripts
    Seniors should bring Guidance a stamped envelope for their final transcript addressed to the college they will be attending as soon as possible. Their applications will not be complete without the final transcript.
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  • AP Test Score Reporting
    AP scores will only be available online. Students will not receive scores in the mail. To get scores, students must sign up for a free College Board account by going to apscore.org. We encourage students to take this step now and sign up so they'll be ready to access their AP scores in July. 
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  • Awards Day / Senior Picnic / Yearbooks
    Awards Day will be on Friday, May 24th at 9:00 a.m.  in the Western High School Auditorium.  Seniors should report to school on time and bring their cap and gown for the ceremony.  Seniors should dress in similar attire to graduation.  Following awards, seniors will be dismissed to the football stadium for the senior picnic.  Lunch will be provided by People’s Memorial Church.  Please feel free to bring games (cornhole, etc) and a change of comfortable but school appropriate clothes for the picnic.  Yearbooks will also be distributed during the picnic to seniors. 
     
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  • 2013 Yearbook Video
    Click here to watch an awesome video from our Yearbook staff. Buy a yearbook today! The last day to order one is Saturday, 5/18. Supplies are limited and they may sell out before that day.
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  • Perfect Attendance Awards
    Drawn from a pool of students with perfect attendance for the 3rd 9 weeks of the school year. Thank you very much to all the businesses and corporations for providing these award gift cards and coupons.
    McDonald’s courtesy of Ice Age Management – Bailey Force, Cole Widerman, Chloe Lewis, Wendy Lee
    Hardees  – Madeleine Bass, Tyler Whitt, Whitson McCuiston, Autumn Rose, Johnathan Holden
    Chick-fil-A - Justin Kellis, Cody Walker
    $50 Shell Gas Card from On-Site Builders and Realtors - Ryan Plumley 
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  • Western Alamance Student Art Awards
    Western's art students have won almost more awards than we can count this year! Please scroll down to the bottom of this webpage to see the complete list.
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  • AdvanceED SACS/CASI Accreditation
    As part of our school accreditation process, Western needs your help. We are asking you to take part in an online opinion survey.  The purpose of this survey is to find out your opinions about our school.   We need as many responses as possible, and would really appreciate your input!   
    Please click on the link:  http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/2466224 and choose Western Alamance High School.
    Read each statement and choose the response that most closely matches your opinion. Please answer each item honestly. Your responses will be completely confidential.
    Accreditation is a voluntary process in which our school and district engages in to ensure that our school is adhering to educational standards and involved in continuous improvement in education.

    Thank you for your participation in the survey.
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