From the Principal


 
 
 

 
 
 
          For the 2010-11 school year, Peabody will convert to a trimester schedule and will change the way in which it's graduates are recognized/honored.
          To learn more about these changes, please click on the "Trimesters" tab which is under the "Links of Interest" navigation bar on the left-hand side of this page.
          There is also an updated PowerPoint presentation on the New Graduation requirements for this years freshmen and every class to follow. Click on the "New Graduation Requirements" tab in order to view that one.
          When the "file download" box pops up, click option #2 to view either presentation.             
         
You can help Peabody raise funds and not spend money doing so. Simply do all of your Internet searches at GoodSearch.com. 
Simply click on the Goodsearch or Goodshop box above, type in Peabody High School, click "Verify", then do a search. That's it! Every time you do this, we make a penny. Thanks! 
  Peabody High School is a SACS accredited school founded in 1877 with money donated by 19th century philanthropist, George Peabody. Click on the picture and logo to learn more about Mr. Peabody and SACS .
 
                    

Academics

PHS- 95.2% Graduation Rate. #3 in Tennessee.

Athletics

Basketball Banquet Award Winners
Lady Tide
Raechelle Bolden
Free Throws-Steals- Assists-Points-Captain
MVP
Brianna Harper
Free Throw %-Rebounds
 
Marrine Johnson
Iron Maiden-
Pepsi
 
Jasmine Latham
Senior Award
 
 
Teonisha Hill
Senior Award
 
 
Lorna Hudson
Summer Workout-
# of 3 Pointers
Captain
Candace Tucker
Newcomer
 
 
Jessie Avery
Coaches Award
 
 
Mari Howe
Coaches Award
 
 
Monifa Johnson
Coaches Award
 
 
 
Tidemen
Corbin Branson
Academic-Shooter-
Senior- Pepsi-
All Region
Geoffrey Crawley
Senior Award
 
 
Jake Lewis
Academic- Rebounds-
Senior Award
 
Steve Williams
Offense- Senior-
CHAMP-
All District
Jeremy Vaughn
Defense Award
Tyler Gadlen
Coaches Award
Dylan Slayton
Coaches Award
Congratulations to PHS Basketball players, Steve Williams, Raechelle Bolden, and Lorna Hudson, on their selection to the 14A All-District Team.
Also, to Corbin Branson on his selection to the Region 7A All-Tournament team.       
Steve Williams
Raechelle Bolden
Lorna Hudson
Corbin Branson
Check out the "School Calendar" tab on the left side of this page for all school events!

Clubs

 
The Peabody FFA Alumni are having a fundraiser for students that have earned state FFA Degrees and students who have been involved in FFA Career Development events so that they may attend the Tennessee FFA Convention in Gatlinburg at the end of this month.
What: Ribeye sandwiches
When: Friday, March 26
Cost: $5.00
Please e-mail Michael Allen, allenm@k12tn.net, by Wednesday, March 24, if interested.
The annual Career Development Conference was held in Jackson, Thursday, March 11. Peabody and ten other west Tennessee  schools sent their "Jobs for Tennessee Graduates" teams to compete.
Peabody's Ganiel Williams, Shelby Johnson, Heather Frazier,  Dezerae Graves, and Raechelle Bolden sang the National Anthem to begin the luncheon. The following PHS students won or placed in their events and will travel to Nashville in April to compete at the State Career Conference:
Heather Frazier- 1st place, Poster
Kailey Hayes- 1st place, Interview
Isaiah Foster- 2nd place, Consumer Math
Isaiah Foster- Outstanding Student Award
Shelby Johnson- 2nd place, Career Vocabulary
JAG Bowl team of Kathryn Potts, Desirae Bufford, Jordan Gage, and Candace Joyce- 1st place
Raechelle Bolden
National Anthem
Desirae Bufford
1st Place- JAG Bowl
Isaiah Foster
Outstanding Student Award
2nd Place- Consumer Math
Heather Frazier
1st Place- Poster
National Anthem
Jordan Gage
1st Place- JAG Bowl
Dezerae Graves
National Anthem
Kailey Hayes
1st Place- Interview
Shelby Johnson
2nd Place- Career Vocabulary
National Anthem
Candace Joyce
1st Place- JAG Bowl
Kathryn Potts
1st Place- JAG Bowl
Ganiel Williams
National Anthem
    
 
The Western Region FFA Meeting was held Tuesday, March 2, at Liberty High School, in Jackson.
  • Peabody junior Olivia Fernandez was elected President of the Western Region of the Tennessee FFA Association. She will be inducted Thursday, April 29, at the West Tennessee Awards Banquet, to be held at the Jackson Civic Center.
  • Senior Taylor Barker placed third in West Tennessee with his fruit production proficiency.
 
      
The Beta Club kicked off their "Shamrock" campaign for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) on Thursday, February 25. Emily Garrett from MDA spoke at the monthly club meeting.
All proceeds will, of course, go to the MDA and "Jerry's Kids".
Click on Jerry above to be redirected to the MDA website.
 
                                                                                                                                                                                     
Seniors Greer Barnes and Annie Williams have been named semifinalists in the National Beta Club Scholarship Program. There were initially over 700 candidates and Greer and Annie are now in the top 265. Winners will be announced at the end of March.
Regardless of the outcome, these two students have established themselves as top tier nationally. Congratulations, and Good Luck!
Greer Barnes
Annie Williams
   
Delegates for the American Legion Boys and Girls State were interviewed and selected Friday, March 12. Congratulations to:
Girls- June 6-12, at Lipscomb University, in Nashville
Olivia Fernandez
Delegate
Hallie Norman
Delegate
Morgan Esdale
Alternate
Shanna Lewis
Alternate
 
Boys- May 30-June 5, at Tennessee Tech University,in Cookeville
Jonathan Duncan
Delegate
Beau Jackson
Delegate
Jonathan Johnson
Delegate
John Hoppers
Alternate

Daily Announcements

Health Fair for Freshmen and Faculty
Monday, March 29
8:30-2:00
Peabody Gym
 
Hosted by Coordinated School Health
PARENTS
Join us for:
"Staying Connected with Your Tech'd up Teen"
Saturday, March 20, 2010
10:00 AM-12:00 Noon
J. Walter Barnes Auditorium (Jackson-Madison County General Hospital)
 
Technology use in teens and tweens is surging.  Are you savvy enough to keep them connected and safe in this high-tech world?
Learn more about texting, social networking, blogging, cyber bullying, and the positives and pitfalls of the internet.
Guest presenters: Mitch Zlatovich (Onsite Computer Guys), Verizion Wireless, and the Cyber Crime Squad from the FBI Memphis Division
 
To register for this FREE community event, call 731-541-6448 or click here.
There is an opportunity here for any student interested in the art of moviemaking. Areas covered include set-building, writing scripts, acting, and the actual making of a video.
If interested, contact the main office at Peabody for more information.
 
UPDATE:
TSSD has some students involved with the youtube space show "Polarity". They recently submitted their work for a youtube "Green Screen" contest. 
There were 157 entries competing for 6 awards:  two for 'Best Overall', two  for 'Best Original Idea', and two for 'Best Low Budget'. 
The "Polarity" entry won one of the best low budget awards!  With the award came $726 worth of prizes including a huge green screen, 4 light kits, stands, and computer software! 
10 students from Trenton are involved with this project and hopefully more on the way.  Episodes 1,2, and 3 are on youtube now:
Video submitted for the contest: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHkKpxbVCZY
Episodes 4 and 5 will be posted soon.

Project Graduation

 
Next Meeting
Thursday, March 18
6:30 PM
PHS Library
A representative from Great Pretenders will be here to begin the planning for this event.
 
 
 

Seniors

Scholarship Deadlines
State of Tennessee- Various Deadlines. (Click on the "College Pays" logo)
Kohl's Cares for Kids- March 15
Click on Kohl's logo above for more information.
 
Cancer Care Center- March 19 
Rotary, District 6760 4-Way Speech Contest- March 23.
See Mrs. Nunley.
Peabody's Molly Blankenship won this last year.
Lane College- March 31
Global Aftermarket Symposium- March 31
Click on the logo above to learn more.
First Presbyterian Church Science Scholarship- March 30
Exchange Club- April 1 
MTSU Biology- April 1
Peabody Alumni Scholarships (Approximately 20)- April 1
 All of the following are due in the Guidance Office by April 1:
Gibson County Soil Conservation Scholarship

Deaton's Market Place

Gibson County Health Care Foundation Scholarship

FMY Orthodontics Scholarship

Elk's Crappie
Elk's Past Exalted Ruler
 Dr. Crafton Scholarship- April 15
 Jackson State Ambassador Scholarship- April 16
Arnolds Beauty School- Deadline not yet established
 Gibson County Cattleman- Deadline not yet established
 Trenton Womens Arts and Crafts- Deadline not yet established

Yearbook

Buy a Yearbook
If you did not order a yearbook earlier this year, it is not too late.
The Annual staff has a limited number of extras that can be reserved if you order by Friday, April 2. The price is $70.
See Mrs. Brown, if interested.
Wednesday, March 17
Beta Club
Beta Club Officers Meeting
Beta Club officers meet in Mr. Maxwell's room at 7:30am!
Baseball
JV Baseball Game
PHS vs Crockett Co. Cavaliers
Away
4:00
Holiday
St. Patrick's Day
Thursday, March 18
Library
Library Class
Mrs. Fairless
Project Graduation
Meeting
6:30
PHS Library
Boys Soccer
Soccer Game
PHS vs. Gibson County
Home
5:00
Tennis
Tennis Match
Milan Home @ 3:30
Baseball
Varsity Baseball
PHS vs. Milan Bulldogs
Away
4:30
Today, 3/17/2010
High: 63 Low: 40
Slight chance rain showers
20% chance of precipitation.
Tomorrow, 3/18/2010
High: 67 Low: 41
Partly sunny
5% chance of precipitation.
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