PHS MEDIA NEWS

On Tuesday, October 8, Indiana’s 9th District congressman, Trey Hollingsworth, will be coming to PHS to speak to seniors in government and economics classes along with other teachers’ students who are allowing them to attend.

“We were told it is mostly a Q&A session for the students. I’m sure, like all politicians, he will have something to talk about,” said government and U.S. history teacher Chris Lindley. 

Hollingsworth will be speaking in government and economics teacher Neil Dittmer’s classroom.

Story by Gracie Walls

The annual Herff Jones Class Ring Parent Night will be on Tuesday, October 8 from 3:10 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The booth will either be set up in the library hallway or the Chromebook room across from the cafeteria. There will be catalogs and example merchandise that parents and students can choose from when creating a class ring.

Story by Gracie Walls

On Tuesday, October 1 from 8:15 a.m. to 9 a.m., the annual Herff Jones senior informational meeting will be held in the auditorium. 

There will be a brief video about what it means to be a senior and discussions about purchasing items for graduation, such as a cap, gown and tassel. Herff Jones will also share a catalog of additional memorabilia items that will be available for purchase. 

All seniors need to attend if they plan to walk at graduation. Parents can also attend but will need to sign in through the office.

Herff Jones will be back at PHS on Tuesday, October 8 from 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. to accept order forms and payments.

Story by Makiya Russelburg

Starting this year, PHS is giving students the opportunity to borrow books. Seventh grade English teacher Loretta Brown is starting a new book donation area.

“In the last few years, I have learned that there are people who have a love of reading and want to share that love with students. This year, I sent a letter to parents asking about different ways they might want to be involved. Several said they would like to donate books,” said Brown. 

One can drop off books at anytime to her room located in the junior high section of Paoli High School. Brown hopes to get students reading more, which could also lead to an increase in reading scores.

“Hopefully, it will help my seventh graders capture the joy of reading. Their future depends on being a reader and a thinker,” said Brown.

Story by Faith Wilder

From September 16 through 20, unfamiliar faces may be seen throughout the building of PHS.

12 to 15 police officers will be using Paoli High School’s weight room to conduct Defense Tactics training. Officers have used PHS’s facilities in the past and chose to use them again because of its central location in Orange County.

“I love the fact that they are here. They do so much for the community and our facilities allow them the necessary training they need to do their jobs effectively. Anytime police are present in our building the whole school benefits from it,” said Assistant Principal Ed Wagner.

Story by Makiya Russelburg