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- Boys Basketball- Middle School Team Camp6/5/2012
6/6/2012
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Peabody News
Seniors
Baccalaureate
Wednesday, May 16
7:00
Peabody Gym
Commencement
Friday, May 18
7:00
Peabody Gym
Wednesday, May 16
7:00
Peabody Gym
Commencement
Friday, May 18
7:00
Peabody Gym
Peabody Scholars for 2012
1. Students ACT score X 27.777 for a possible 1,000 points
2. Students GPA X 250 for a possible 1,000 points
3. Any total meeting or exceeding 1,700 points earns Scholar status.
2. Students GPA X 250 for a possible 1,000 points
3. Any total meeting or exceeding 1,700 points earns Scholar status.
 Christina Campbell Murray State |
 Dylan Copley U of Oklahoma |
 Brent Hopper UTM |
 Josh Lomax Tennessee Tech |
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 Dustin Mettler Tennessee Tech |
 Nicole Newman Bethel |
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 Sarah Schulze UT |
Tennessee Honor Graduates
To qualify as an honor graduate in the state of Tennessee, a student must meet all four ACT benchmarks:
- English- 18
- Reading- 21
- Math- 22
- Science- 24
 Jessie Avery |
 Tony Bufford |
Christina Campbell |
Dylan Copley |
 Tucker Green |
Brent Hopper |
 Bradley Jamieson |
Josh Lomax |
Dustin Mettler |
Nicole Newman |
Sarah Schulze |
 Najwa Zandlo |
New Student Council Members
The following freshmen were elected to next years Student Council:
 Belle Barnes |
 Kala Bland |
 Lakeisha Bogard |
 Mary Grace Hayes |
 Paul Jenkins |
 Taryn Lester |
 Kennedi Morris |
 John Davis Prince |
 Julia Proctor |
 Parker Reeves |
 Kayley Tyner |
 Logan Wallsmith |
Baseball Post-Season Honors
14A All-District Team (Regular Season)
 Tyler Gadlen |
 Matthew Pickard |
 Dylan Slayton |
14A All-Tournament Team
 Colin Abbott |
Tyler Gadlen |
 Hunter Huffman |
Dylan Slayton
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Tennis Post-Season Honors
 Drew Butler |
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ACT Prep Opportunities
These opportunities are in advance of the June 9 administration of the ACT.
Monday, June 4
7:45 am-4:00 pm
Dyersburg High School
Cost: $65.00
Students will be placed into four groups and attend 70-minute sessions in each of the 4 subtest areas: reading, English, math, and science. There will be a 10 minute break between sessions and a full lunch break.
For more information, contact Suzanne Edwards, at 731-445-0727, or sedwards2@k12tn.net,
or Deborah Gatlin, at 731-431-0965, or dgatlin@k12tn.net
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Tuesday and Thursday, June 5 and 7
Times to be determined soon
Peabody High School
Cost: FREE
For more information, contact Helen Branum, at branumh@k12tn.net
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Saturdays, May 5-June 2
8:00 am-Noon
UTM- Jackson Center
Cost: $195.00 (includes 2 textbooks, 1 official ACT test, and diagnostic reports
For more information, call 731-881-7082, or register online at : http://www.utm.edu/departments/ecce/nondegree/actprep.php
Monday, June 4
7:45 am-4:00 pm
Dyersburg High School
Cost: $65.00
Students will be placed into four groups and attend 70-minute sessions in each of the 4 subtest areas: reading, English, math, and science. There will be a 10 minute break between sessions and a full lunch break.
For more information, contact Suzanne Edwards, at 731-445-0727, or sedwards2@k12tn.net,
or Deborah Gatlin, at 731-431-0965, or dgatlin@k12tn.net
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Tuesday and Thursday, June 5 and 7
Times to be determined soon
Peabody High School
Cost: FREE
For more information, contact Helen Branum, at branumh@k12tn.net
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Saturdays, May 5-June 2
8:00 am-Noon
UTM- Jackson Center
Cost: $195.00 (includes 2 textbooks, 1 official ACT test, and diagnostic reports
For more information, call 731-881-7082, or register online at : http://www.utm.edu/departments/ecce/nondegree/actprep.php
Field Commander Tryouts
The Peabody Band of Gold will conduct Field Commander tryouts on Wednesday, May 23.
There will be a practice day on Monday, May 21, from 3:45-5:15.
Band students interested should see Mr. Westbrook for more information.
There will be a practice day on Monday, May 21, from 3:45-5:15.
Band students interested should see Mr. Westbrook for more information.
Guitar Class
Students interested in taking a guitar class next year should sign up in the band room.
The class will include skills on guitar, drums, banjo, harmonica, and more.
Guest artists and musicians from the area will be invited for lectures and lessons.
The class is designed for beginners, but intermediate players may also sign up.
The class will include skills on guitar, drums, banjo, harmonica, and more.
Guest artists and musicians from the area will be invited for lectures and lessons.
The class is designed for beginners, but intermediate players may also sign up.
Peabody Summer Youth Football Camp
July 9-13
8:00-12:00
Peabody Fieldhouse
Grades: k-8
Cost: $30.00
Call 855-2601 and ask for Coach Gaddis for more information.
8:00-12:00
Peabody Fieldhouse
Grades: k-8
Cost: $30.00
Call 855-2601 and ask for Coach Gaddis for more information.
Message from the Principal
Quote of the Week:
"The belief system in education these days is that you should not allow an unprepared and under-performing student to be embarrassed. What dingbat policy maker came up with that? I know; it comes from the perverse politically correct movement that ignores the reality that self-esteem needs to be earned."
Peabody High School was founded in 1877 with money donated by George Peabody.
William Klemm, D.V.M., Ph.D., is a Professor of Neuroscience at Texas A&M University
Peabody High School was founded in 1877 with money donated by George Peabody.
Mr. Peabody was an international merchant and financier. At the conclusion of the Civil War, he donated $3.4 million to establish the 'Peabody Education Fund' in order to rebuild schools in the south. The $3.4 million would be the equivalent of $75 million today.
From the George Peabody Museum website:
The Southern states suffered greatly both during and after the American Civil War. Moved by their situation, George Peabody wanted to help. He believed that education would help the Southern people rebuild and so donated funds to "promote and encourage the intellectual, moral and industrial education of the destitute children of the Southern States." The Fund also attempted to establish a permanent education system run by qualified teachers.
In recognition of this act of philanthropy, Congress unanimously approved a resolution of gratitude and presented Peabody with a gold medal. Also, President Andrew Johnson personally visited Peabody and thanked him for his efforts.
In recognition of this act of philanthropy, Congress unanimously approved a resolution of gratitude and presented Peabody with a gold medal. Also, President Andrew Johnson personally visited Peabody and thanked him for his efforts.
Much more can be learned about Mr. Peabody at this website:
http://www.peabodymuseums.org/live/
He was a remarkable man who gave millions to those in need yet never actually bought any property for himself.
http://www.peabodymuseums.org/live/
He was a remarkable man who gave millions to those in need yet never actually bought any property for himself.
Peabody High School is proud to carry the name of such a fine person and we will throughout the school year post more information about his life. In the meantime please visit the website listed above to learn more about our namesake.
More from the website:
"Although George Peabody was first and foremost an American
businessman, his philosophic ideals transcended the war. As such, he
was more concerned with helping people than with politics. This was
evident in the effort he put forth in the Peabody Education Fund."
-Mayor Michael Bonfanti
"Although George Peabody was first and foremost an American
businessman, his philosophic ideals transcended the war. As such, he
was more concerned with helping people than with politics. This was
evident in the effort he put forth in the Peabody Education Fund."
-Mayor Michael Bonfanti
Peabody, MA
