February 19, 2019

Spring Athletes, Don’t forget to sign up for your spring sport this weekend, to register you now must go to the Sprague website and fill out your registration on-line!  Deadline to sign—up is February 22. First official day of tryouts is February 25^th. 2/22

Head on down to the Oly Lounge to check out our new Sprague gear in stock. Nike hoodies and t-shirts of all sizes. Stop in during lunch to see our selection! 2/22

Students, please note the following.  All posters, wall hangings, announcements or displays need to be approved by the main office.  We do not post items to the walls without administrative approval. 2/22

Hello Sprague birders it is time once again to go searching for our feathered friends here at Sprague.  Meet in room 149 on Wednesday after school this week to do so and don't forget a jacket!  2/20

Any student  who has signed up to play golf this year, there will be an informational meeting this Friday, February 22nd in the Aspire room from 10:50 to 11:08.  Please attend for important information.  2/22

Key Club is doing the 1000 soles shoe collection from the February 14^th-28.^th

Show some love. Share your soles.  Look for our collection bins.  We accept all athletic shoes, sports cleats, and boots that keep feet warm & dry. No high heels or dress shoes needed. All shoes are donated to 1000 Soles that serves Salem and Keizer's children and teens facing homelessness & poverty. Consider your shoes one of the best Valentines you'll ever give! 2/28

Students, a Tardy Sweep is coming this week.  We will be handing out lunch detention slips for all students who return from lunch late on Feb. 21^st.  Please be on time to all classes, your punctual attendance matters. 2/21

Attention: All boys interested in playing tennis, bring your lunch to the Oly Forum today and meet Coach Wheeler for a quick overview of the season.

Mandatory Parent Track Meeting in the Library on Wednesday 2/20 starting at 5:30.  All students interested in participating in the Greatest Co-Ed Sport at Sprague need to attend with their parents. If you have any questions, direct them to Coach Charles in P-33.

The Sprague Olyannes Dance Team competed at Parkrose High school on Saturday, February 16. The team placed third out of seven teams in the show division. In addition, freshmen Ayiesha (I-ee-sha) Chang placed in the top 10 of the novice drill down competition. Sophomore Sonya Frontino and junior Cassidy Sedore placed in the top 10 of the advanced drill down competition. Congratulations to all of the Olyannes!

On Friday, March 1 Sprague will host the Salem Reads author Lily Brook-Dalton in the Pantheon during period 6.  She will be speaking about her life as a writer and discussing the book Good Morning, Midnight.  If you would like to attend, please sign up with Mrs. Hardey in the Library.  All are welcome! 2/20

Congratulations to your #4 ranked wrestling team that won their 7^th consecutive conference title this past weekend. The wrestlers qualified 16 for the state tournament and set school records with 24 conference placers and 8 conference champions. Taking home titles for the Olympians were Brayden Boyd, Aaron Joklur, Noah Worthington, Colby Hemmert, Brock McMullen, Daniel McClung, Santos Cantu, and Jacob Luna. Great job wrestlers and good luck at state this weekend! 2/20

Congratulations to Sprague’s Speech and Debate team for their outstanding performances at both the University of Oregon as well as the Cal Invitational in Berkeley, California. 10 Olys competed in Eugene and the following students earned individual awards: Paige Schmelling placed 5^th in JV Prose Interpretation, and Ramon Martinez placed 4^th in Varsity Division After Dinner Speaking. 5 Olys were also in competition at the prestigious Cal Invitational, the largest high school debate tournament on the West Coast. 3,000 students from across the nation were in attendance, and the following Olys earned individual awards: While missing advancing to playoff rounds, Eden McCall and Arianna Martin earned a winning record in Varsity Public Forum. And Francesca Thompson and Megan Baus placed 7^th in Duo Interpretation out of a total field of 79 entries. It’s the highest finish yet for an Olympian in the speech events category. Francesca and Megan also have earned a bid to the Tournament of Champions held at the University of Kentucky in late April. Well done Oly Speechies!!