Waynesville High School

Upcoming Athletic Events These photos of the Waynesville High School boys and girls basketball teams playing in the Rolla Holiday Classic during the holiday break are by Connie Feighery. ___________________ Upcoming HOME athletic events • The next home WHS boys varsity basketball game will begin at approximately 7:30 p.m. Jan. 7 against Cuba. The varsity boys basketball schedule is at https://waynesvilletigerathletics.org/main/teamschedule/id/58669/seasonid/4883079. • The next home WHS girls varsity basketball game will begin at approximately 7:30 p.m. Jan. 9 against Webb City. The girls varsity basketball schedule is at https://waynesvilletigerathletics.org/main/teamschedule/id/58670/seasonid/4883109. • The first home varsity boys wrestling team match will be on Jan. 8 vs. Rolla with an approximate start time of 5:30 p.m. The varsity boys wrestling schedule is at https://waynesvilletigerathletics.org/main/teamschedule/id/58668/seasonid/4883649. • The next home varsity girls wrestling team match will be on Jan. 8 vs. Rolla with an approximate start time of 5:30 p.m. The varsity girls wrestling schedule is at https://waynesvilletigerathletics.org/main/teamschedule/id/3772196/seasonid/4883618. ___________________ Upcoming Swim Meet • The girls swim team will compete on Jan. 4 in Springfield. The girls swimming schedule is at https://waynesvilletigerathletics.org/main/teamschedule/id/3765275/seasonid/4883426. ___________________ All Athletic Schedules • Specific individual sports schedules are at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/whs/page/athletics. Click on the “24-25 Game Schedules” link on the left side of the page to find a specific sport • To view all high school athletic events, go to https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/whs/events and click on Freshman, JV or Varsity athletics under the word “Calendars” on the left. • To view all middle school athletic events, go to https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wms/events and click on 7th grade and 8th grade athletics under the word “Calendars” on the left. ___________________ Tournament Information All tournament schedules are posted under “Tournament Central” on the Athletics website at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/whs/page/athletics. Schedules are typically posted one week prior to the tournament.

The Army Engineer Association recently donated $1,000 to support the Snack in a Pack program at the Waynesville R-VI School District. “As part of our ongoing commitment to the communities we proudly serve, the Army Engineer Association made this donation to support the Waynesville R-VI School District and its Snack in a Pack Program,” the Army Engineer Association stated. “Our dedication extends beyond the Army Engineer Soldiers stationed at Fort Leonard Wood to include their families and the families who serve alongside them. By investing in the local community, we reaffirm our mission to strengthen the bonds between the Army Engineer Regiment and the places we call home, ensuring we meet the needs of those who serve and support our nation.” Snack in a Pack provides meals and snacks to more than 450 students over holidays and weekends who might otherwise go hungry. Individuals may purchase items on Snack in a Pack’s wishlist on Amazon by going to https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/LHIMQ7EWYF88?ref_=wl_share. Donations to Snack in a Pack may be mailed to Snack in a Pack, Community Resource Office, 12225 Pulaski Ave, Bldg. 8041, Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473, or you may call 573-842-2250.

In the opening game of the Route 66 Shootout at Waynesville High School, the Waynesville girls basketball team lost to Capital City, 59-44. The shootout continues this evening with the final game starting at 7:30 p.m. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. tomorrow (Dec. 21, 2024).

The Waynesville R-VI School District will be dismissing school early today (Friday, Dec. 20, 2024) as follows: · Noon Grades 6-12 dismiss · 12:45 p.m. Parker dismisses · 1 p.m. Grades K-5 dismiss · No afternoon sessions at Williams There will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Dec. 23, 2024 – Jan. 3, 2025. District offices will be closed Dec. 23, 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1.

The Waynesville JROTC collected eight bins of toys for local Toys for Tots efforts this holiday season. Col. (Ret.) Charles Williams, senior Army instructor, thanked all of the cadets, SkillsUSA, and all of the other classes and individuals that donated stating, "You all did an amazing job and your efforts will make the holidays better for countless families in the Pulaski County Area".

The Route 66 Shootout will be held Dec. 20 and 21 at Waynesville High School. The second class of WHS Athletic/Activity Hall of Fame inductees will be honored prior to the 7:30 p.m. game on Friday, Dec. 20. The inductees include: 1985 Boys Basketball MSHSAA Final Four Team (Basketball) Cheryl Vernon (Cheerleading Coaching) Larry “LJ” Fort (Football Player) Daniel Pippin (Basketball Player) Admission is $10 per person for the weekend or $6 per day.* *All individuals over age 5 will need to purchase tickets, including senior citizens, season pass holders, annual pass holders and staff with athletic passes, as these are not regular season games.

Tricia Foster, an English teacher at Waynesville High School, was presented the Project Teach Award for the Second Quarter during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on Dec. 16, 2024. Foster’s project, “AP Literature Independent Novel Project,” was selected for helping to better prepare students for AP examinations and the collegiate level. The project includes a $100 stipend from Personnel Services. #wayschools

Six Waynesville High School students were recognized for being named to Missouri All-State Music by Courtney Long, executive director of secondary instruction, during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on Dec. 16, 2024. The three students named to All-State Choir are as follows: · Citali Arzabala, 1st Alternate · William Figueroa, 2nd Alternate · Addison Bowling, Honorable Mention The three students named to All-State Band are as follows: · Jayla Courtney, 2nd chair honorable mention bass clarinet · Dylan Liegey, 1st Chair honorable mention lead jazz trumpet · Seth Steuck, 1st alternate alto saxophone #wayschools

The Waynesville High School girls varsity basketball team played their first home game of the season on Dec. 12, 2024, being narrowly defeated 45-47 by Osage. The WHS pep band played and cheerleaders led the fans throughout the game. #wayschools

Brooklyn Lercher is at it again. Southwest Coaches XC Association names here to the All-region team!

MKJ and Hopper earn All-Conference!

Big shout out to our Tiger Soccer boys for their All-Conference, All-District, and All-Region selections!!!!!!!

Dec. 16-21 and Holiday Break Schedules Girls BB: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4597/WHS/5098768/Dec_26-28__2024_Rolla_Holiday_Girls_BBB_Tournament.pdf https://core-docs.s3.us-east- Boys BB: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4597/WHS/5098758/Dec_26-28__2024_Rolla_Holiday_BBB_Tournament.pdf GIrls Wrestling: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4597/WHS/5084251/Dec_20-21__2024_Eldon_Lady_Mustang_Wrestling.pdf https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4597/WHS/5098770/Jan_3-4__2025_Wonder_Woman_Wrestling_Tournament.pdf Boys Wrestling: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4597/WHS/5105618/Jan_4__2025_Eldon_JV_Boys_Wrestling_Tourn.pdf

Culinary arts students at the Waynesville Career Center prepared and served a meal of stuffed pork tenderloin, potatoes, brussel sprouts, dinner rolls and bread pudding for the Rotary Club of Pulaski County’s annual holiday meeting on Dec. 10, 2024, at the WCC. Culinary arts students are under the direction of Chef Jon Dye, culinary arts instructor. In addition, the Waynesville High School Chamber Choir performed a trio of tunes at the event under the direction of WHS Choir Director Cydnee Gilmore. Afterward, Rotary President Suzanne Wilbur presented a bouquet of flowers to Gilmore in recognition of the outstanding performance. #wayschools

Three Waynesville High School band students have been selected for All-State honors. Jayla Courtney made 2nd chair all-state honorable mention for bass clarinet, Dylan Liegey made 1st chair all-state honorable mention for lead jazz trumpet, and Seth Steuck made 1st alternate all-state band for alto saxophone. The three students were among 15 WHS students who traveled to Hickman High School to audition for the Missouri All-State Band on Dec. 7, 2024. These students first had to audition for the Missouri Central District Band and, if accepted, they had the opportunity to try out for the state band. More than 1200 students from across Missouri auditioned last Saturday. These students will be recognized at the December Board of Education meeting at 6 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Parker Educational Center. Congratulations to these students and their directors Jared Sabatasso, Andrew Tiefenbrunn, Chance Inman and Nathan Gargus. #wayschools

Kimari Stuart, a junior at Waynesville High School, has been named the Rotary Student of the Month for December 2024. She is the daughter of Kimberly Stuart and was recognized during the Rotary Club of Pulaski County meeting on Dec. 10, 2024. With Stuart only being enrolled at WHS for one year, she has made a positive impact on her teachers and those around her. Stuart was selected to represent this month’s character word of “courteous” by three teachers. Below is what they said: - “Kimari is the embodiment of courtesy and good manners in every interaction. Whether in class, during group activities or in informal settings, she always approaches peers, teachers and staff with a level of respect that sets a positive example for others. Her polite greetings, attentiveness during conversations and willingness to help others make her a true role model.” - “Kimari shows courtesy every day in how she interacts with those around her. Her politeness and respectfulness towards teachers and classmates are admirable traits that everyone should strive for.” - “Kimari consistently shows respect for both her peers and her teachers. Kimari's disposition and manners always impress me. She is a kind and considerate student, and I'm glad to be her teacher.” Stuart is a great student who carries a 3.17 GPA and has a 95.8% attendance rate. Upon graduation, she plans to attend Drury University and become a veterinarian pharmacist. #wayschools

This month’s #TeacherProudTuesday shout-out goes to Jerred Webb, a teacher at Waynesville High School. His nominator wrote, “Mr. Webb is very passionate about math and his students learning. Anytime a student needs assistance or extra help, he is always readily available, and never complains. Students will never be made to feel incompetent for needing help, but instead he will show students one-on-one, step by step until they get it, and never get frustrated or complain. You definitely always go above and beyond and are appreciated!” To nominate a Waynesville R-VI teacher for #TeacherProudTuesday, please complete the form at https://forms.gle/CGYYJiuAvyvSwQhs6. #WaySchools

Dec 9-14 Athletic Schedule

All tournament schedules are posted under “Tournament Central” on the Athletics website at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/whs/page/athletics. Schedules are typically posted one week prior to the tournament. For example, the girls varsity basketball team is competing in a tournament this weekend in Branson. The schedule is at https://core-docs.s3.us-east 1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4597/WHS/5006407/Dec_5-7__2024_GBB_Battle_at_the_Border.pdf. #wayschools

The Waynesville High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team is scheduled to compete at approximately 7:20 p.m. this evening in Branson. The varsity game will be broadcast live for free through MSHSAA.tv at this link: https://mshsaa.tv/?B=1763903