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The Honor Roll has returned to VRHS! Click on the links below for the All A Honor Roll and the A & B Honor Roll. Please note that the A & B Honor Roll is based on term GPA.
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Congratulations to Breanna Hall who was named VRHS' 2012 Miss Wildcat at the Miss Wildcat Pageant, sponsored by the Beta Club and the FCCLA. For the first time in the history of the pageant, the competition was expanded to include young ladies from all schools in the Villa Rica cluster and two new awards categories were introduced, Most Photogenic and Peoples' Choice. In the Tiny Miss Wildcat Division, People's Choice was Christin Shryock, Most Photogenic was Alexis Arrowood, 2nd runner-up was Ciara Lowe, 1st runner-up was Sara Olivia Patano, and Tiny Miss Wildcat was Alexis Arrowood. In the Little Miss Wildcat Division, People's Choice was Gabrielle Cleveland, Most Photogenic was Jazmine Huff, 2nd runner-up was Izabelle Cole, 1st runner-up was Ava Sofia Strickland, and Little Miss Wildcat was Jazmine Huff. In the Young Miss Wildcat Division, People's Choice, Most Photogenic and 2nd runner-up was Jayla Phipps, 1st runner-up was Sara Aston, and Young Miss Wildcat was Lindsey Price. In the Junior Miss Wildcat Division, People's Choice was Racheal Attaway, Most Photogenic was Zaire Kee, 2nd runner-up was Rachel Attaway, 1st runner-up was Zaire Kee, and Junior Miss Wildcat was Julie Mitchell. In the Miss Wildcat Division, People's Choice was Deja Almon, Most Photogenic was Breanna Hall, Most Talented and Miss Congeniality was Katie Swank, 2nd runner-up was Bailey Stegall, 1st runner-up was Hallie Robison, and Miss Wildcat was Breanna Hall.
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At the regional science fair on Friday, February 17th, Shifali Patel placed second in Chemistry for her comparison of antioxidant levels in hot and cold green tea, and Tommy Hannah placed first in Chemistry for his analysis of cost efficient solar cells made with organic dyes. Both students are eligible to go to the State Science and Engineering Fair at UGA.
Congratulations to Shifali Patel, who was named VRHS' 2012 STAR Student. Shifali currently holds a 4.2553 GPA at VRHS, where she is a member of the Beta Club, Student Government Association, Spanish Club, Spanish Honor Society, FBLA, Science Club, and the Academic Decathlon Team. Shifali recently completed the REACH Program at the University of West Georgia in scientific research, and she is the recipient of an Academic Letter, the Citizenship Award, and the Woodsmen of the World APUSH Award. As for her future plans, Patel is going to attend the University of Georgia where she will major in either Biology or Chemistry. Shifali chose Mrs. Nancy Hasbun as her STAR Teacher. Mrs. Hasbun, a Chemistry and Physics teacher at VRHS, received her Bachelors Degree from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, her Masters Degree from the State University of New York at Albany, and she received her teaching certificate from the University of West Georgia. Mrs. Hasbun has introduced many exciting activities to her students at VRHS, including the annual favorite, Mole Day. Seen above are (left to right) Mrs. Hasbun (STAR Teacher), Shifali Patel (STAR Student), and Mr. Herring (VRHS Principal).
On December 3rd, our VRHS Chorus performed at The Mill Amphitheatre in downtown Villa Rica at the lighting of the Villa Rica Christmas Tree and the welcoming of Santa Claus.
To celebrate George Washington’s character, leadership, and accomplishments, Mrs. Hardegree's Advanced Placement US History class has placed a replica of Rembrandt Peale’s Porthole Portrait of George Washington in the Media Center atrium at Villa Rica High School. The portrait of Washington was provided free to the school through the Mount Vernon Education Initiative.
Congratulations to the following students who were named our VRHS Students of the Week for the week of December 9th (in no certain order): Christy Clark, Taylor Millians, Jacob Pirkle, Kaela Knowles, Jana Duncan, Dustin Brewer, Aubrey Russell, Jonathan Baker, Drew Mitchell, Keona Debose, Cheyene Cox, Britney Wright, Daniel Kilgore, Amariah Beedles, Trey Hopson, Kelly Thomas, Max Dubois, and Francis Perez.
Congratulations to our VRHS Students of theWeek (in no certain order): Demetrius Reese, Krista Oglesby, Steven Walker, Katrina Simpson, Kylie Martin, Robert Wilson, Kara Duncan, Ryan Cruz, Kevin Martin, Abbigayle Mathis, Mitchell Pittman, Allison Lee, David Parker, and Trevor Norman.
Congratulations to the following students who were chosen as our VRHS Students of the Week. These students were nominated and chosen by their teachers, and they have exhibited the characteristics and traits of a Wildcat that has earned them this honor. This week's Students of the Week are (in no certain order) Jenna Turner, Sean Wilson, Reanna Harper, Robert Wilson, Angerika Colbert, Deandre Dixon, Lillie Robinson, Isaiah Watts, Marissa Pacheco, Blake Ledford, Brittany Ortiz, Ricky Wren, Ariana Smith, and Maurice McGuire.
Congratulations to the following students who were chosen as our VRHS Students of the Week. These students were nominated and chosen by their teachers, and they have exhibited the characteristics and traits of a Wildcat that has earned them this honor. This week's Students of the Week are (in no certain order) Ryan Cruz, Hallie Robison, Rishi Patel, Victoria Wnuck, Devon Tindol, Brittany Collins, Tyler Wilbanks, Danielle Camacaro, Gabriel Garcia, Shyanne Sanchez, Jackson Bernhardt, and Lakisha Simpson.
Congratulations to the following students who were chosen as our VRHS Students of the Week. These students were nominated and chosen by their teachers, and they have exhibited the characteristics and traits of a Wildcat that has earned them this honor. This week's Students of the Week are (in no certain order) Passion Thomas, Ryan Jones, Katelyn Williams, Molly Philyaw, Dylan Strickland, Brittany Moore, Jonathan Clark, Jasmine Starnes, Cody Gentry, Justin Quinton, Malik El Amin, Kylee Merritts, Daythan Strickland, and Malorie Moore.
Congratulations to the following students who were chosen as our VRHS Students of the Week. These students were nominated and chosen by their teachers, and they have exhibited the characteristics and traits of a Wildcat that has earned them this honor. This week's Students of the Week are (in no certain order) Tommy Hannah, Kelsey Anderson, Connor Sutton, Lindsey Cargile, Morgan Sealock, Jacob Williams, Andrew Ash, Robin Hembree, Taylor Davis, Dylan Parker, Kayla Henry, Joshua Dudley, Jameline Jewell, Olandis Taylor, and Dylan Seckinger.
Congratulations to the following students who were chosen as our VRHS Students of the Week. These students were nominated and chosen by their teachers, and they have exhibited the characteristics and traits of a Wildcat that has earned them this honor. This week's Students of the Week are (in no certain order) Brandon Reece, Brittany Belt, Edvard Bakken, Elizabeth Manning, Kalub Banks, Leeanna Banks, Dalton Clark, Rebecca Roberson, Ryan Daniel, Montrey Redwin, Damien McDaniel, and Clare Robinson.
Congratulations to the following students who were chosen as our VRHS Students of the Week. These students were nominated and chosen by their teachers, and they have exhibited the characteristics and traits of a Wildcat that has earned them this honor. This week's Students of the Week are (in no certain order) Kim Patel, Ashley Buchanan, Bret Flakes, Ashley Brewster, Payton Stephens, Rishi Patel, Russell Gilbert, Treniece Lowe, Christian Weaver, Sean Wilson, Zachary Dutton, Abigail Wester, Quantavious Whitt.
Congratulations to the following students who were chosen as our VRHS Students of the Week. These students were nominated and chosen by their teachers, and they have exhibited the characteristics and traits of a Wildcat that has earned them this honor. This week's Students of the Week are (in no certain order) Jessi Ricks, Dustin Brewer, Brooke Barnwell, Anthony Nash, Ethan Parker, Elise Remillard, Justin Patterson, Annalee White, Justin Lapha, Simone Stubblefield, Josh Ellison, Gera Hall, Taylor Vance, Jacob Pirkle, Edvard Bakken, Taylor Tidaback, Nick Parker, and Sofia Pritchard.
Mrs. Stassie's Economics class listens intently to Mrs. Sheila Denton (pictured) and Mrs. Amy Fowler of Wells Fargo as they explain Wells Fargo's Hands on Banking program. This is the second year that Mrs. Stassie has welcomed Wells Fargo into her classroom so that she can provide the students with some real-life, hands-on applications of what they are learning in her class, and this is also an excellent opportunity for members of our community to work with our students.
The students pictured above were selected to represent Villa Rica High School in the Special Olympics Area Bowling Tournament on Friday, Dec 2nd in Newnan. Each student participated with pride and school spirit. The following awards were given: Ryan Daniel - 3rd place, Rafael Ramos - 2nd place, Kenya Cousin - 2nd place, Katie Russell - 4th place, and Julian Hatmaker - 3rd place. Congratulations, Wildcats!!!
After a community effort, Villa Rica High School won the Cell Phones for Soldiers contest partnered with local dealership Liberty Chevrolet by collecting over 1400 cell phones!!! Villa Rica High School was one of 62 Atlanta area schools who participated in the contest.
Villa Rica Middle School and Bay Springs Middle School supported their efforts by collecting about 100 phones each. Crossroads Academy also supported their efforts by sending phones as well. Additionally, Justin Day at Chick-Fil-A in Villa Rica helped sponsor the 6 breakfasts that were awarded to the teacher's classrooms who collected the most phones at each school: at BSMS - Mrs. Minish's class collected 60 phones, at VRMS - Ms. Lewis' class collected 55 phones and at VRHS - Ms. Beasley's class collected 154, Mrs. Miles' class collected 97, Ms. Moore's class collected 95, and Mr. Gilliland's class collected 94 cell phones!!!
Thanks to Liberty Chevrolet and everyone's efforts, Villa Rica High School hosted a free private concert from Steel Magnolia for the VRHS students who participated in the contest on Tuesday, November 29th at 2 p.m. in the school gym. KICKs 101.5 was in attendance during the concert, as well as Chevrolet representives and other sponsors and members of the press. The photos above are courtesy of Christopher Shannon of the Times-Georgian.
Congratulations to our Governor’s Honors Program county-level nominees! These students were nominated by their teachers in the following areas: Communicative Arts, Math, Science - Chemistry, Social Studies, Foreign Language - Spanish & French, Visual Arts, and Music - Voice. They competed against other 10th and 11th grade students in our county for a chance to attend the State-Level Interview. If they are selected as a State Finalist, they will attend a four-week summer residential program on Valdosta State University’s campus. Our nominees are (front row, left to right) Samantha Ray, Samoree Jean-Marie, Lauren Whitaker, Courtney Richards, Taylor Vance, Morgan Hinely and Natalie Rakoski; (back row, left to right) Max Dubois, Michael Bowen, Roseanna Clements, Jacob Pirkle, Abbigayle Matthis, Brooke Barnwell, Nick Parker, Cullen Rawson, Taylor Tidaback, Shaye Parker and Priya Patel. Congratulations and Good Luck!!!
The Wildcats pictured above proudly represented Villa Rica High in Special Olympics Bowling in Newnan on November 3rd. They received the following awards: (left to right) Blake Collins (team manager), Jonathon Kelly – 4th place, Julian Hatmaker -4th place, C.J. Kelley – 3rd place, Ryan Daniel – 2nd place, Kenya Cousin – 2nd place, Rafael Ramos – 2nd place, Montrey Redwine - 1st place, Katelyn Russell – 1st place, Kevin Lowe – 1st place, Dylan Sinacore (team manager), and Kelly Villegas (team manager). Not pictured: Demon Redwine - 1st place and James Stephens – 2nd place.
Congratulations to the following students who were chosen as our VRHS Students of the Week. These students were nominated and chosen by their teachers, and they have exhibited the characteristics and traits of a Wildcat that has earned them this honor. This week's Students of the Week are (in no certain order) Brandon Reece, Brittany Belt, Edvard Bakken, Elizabeth Manning, Kalub Banks, Leeanna Banks, Dalton Clark, Rebecca Roberson, Ryan Daniel, Montrey Redwin, Damien McDaniel, and Clare Robinson.
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Congratulations to Breanna Hall who was crowned Villa Rica High School’s Homecoming Queen on September 30th, culminating a whole week of Wildcat Spirit that was on display through hall decorations, float decorations, dress-up days, a Homecoming pep rally, and a Homecoming victory over Paulding County. Following our victory, the students enjoyed the Golden Secret Homecoming Dance, where Brandon McCoy was crowned Homecoming King. In the Homecoming competitions, the sophomore class won the Homecoming float decoration contest; the senior class won the hall decoration contest; the seniors won the spirit contest; and at the pep rally, the seniors continued their domination by being awarded the Spirit Stick. In the final tally, the seniors were in first place overall, followed by the sophomores, freshmen, and finally, the juniors.
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In the photos below, Ms. Miles' Honors Biology class shows off their most recent endeavor, The Cell Project.
Congratulations to the following students who were chosen as our VRHS Students of the Week. These students were nominated and chosen by their teachers, and they have exhibited the characteristics and traits of a Wildcat that has earned them this honor. This week's Students of the Week are (in no certain order) Kim Patel, Ashley Buchanan, Bret Flakes, Ashley Brewster, Payton Stephens, Rishi Patel, Russell Gilbert, Treniece Lowe, Christian Weaver, Sean Wilson, Zachary Dutton, Abigail Wester, Quantavious Whitt.
2011 Homecoming Court Representatives
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Freshmen
Men
Cass Stegall
Brock Love
Denzil Jones
Ladies
Cheyenne Sanders
Aleyah Smith
Ashley Tielking
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Sophomores
Men
Drew Lewis
Kevin Martin
Zac Tucker
Ladies
Josey Fincher
Gera Hall
Katie Phillips
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Juniors
Men
Colby Carnes
Zach Dutton
Stephen Kegley
Ladies
Cequoyah Gates
Shaye Parker
Lauren Whitaker
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Seniors
Men
Marcus Allen
Justin Ellis
Malik ElAmin
Sheldon Johnson
Brandon McCoy
Lakeem Mincey
Austin Tucker
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Seniors
Ladies
Ashlee Fowler
Breanna Hall
Leah Hallman
Ashlynn Jenkins
Hallie Robison
Zsaree Wallace
Katie Younker
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Homecoming t-shirts will be on sale Monday through Thursday of this week during lunch for just $10 (add $2 for 2XL). Seniors are purple, Juniors are gold, Sophomores are white, and Freshmen are grey. Get your t-shirt and support your class!! They are pre-order only.
The Golden Secret Masquerade Homecoming Dance (students may wear half masks) will be Friday, September 30th from 9:30 to 11:30 in VRHS's gym. Tickets will be on sale Monday, September 26th through Friday, September 30th during all lunches for only $5.
Homecoming Spirit Days:
Monday, September 26th: Go For The Gold - Favorite Sports Team Day
Tuesday, September 27th: Academic Gold - Nerd Day
Wednesday, September 28th: Golden Age of Greece - Toga Toga Day (must be fully dressed underneath)
Thursday, September 29th: Golden Oscars - Character Day
Friday, September 30th: VRHS Spirit Day - Wear Your Class Colors!!!
Purple - Seniors
Gold - Juniors
White - Sophomores
Grey - Freshmen
Homecoming Parade:
This year's Homecoming parade will be Thursday, September 29th through downtown Villa Rica and will start at 5:00 p.m.
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