1^st Semester ends this Friday, January 17^th

^{1st and 2nd block exams will be on Thursday}

^{3rd and 4th Block exams will be on Friday}

There will be Attendance Make up school this week for SENIORS ONLY. Please see Mrs. Tucci for information.

Congratulations to Mrs. Hanks, Coach Hudson, Coach Jacobs and Mrs. Kanaszka for being named "Teachers of the Week" from 1/6/20 thru 1/20/20! You can see your information in the Display case on the 2nd floor across from the gym. Thank you for all you do!

The Young Democrats have voter registration cards for anyone who is eligible to vote, but has not yet registered - during all lunches.

Mu Alpha Theta will meet briefly on Wednesday, January 15^th after school in Mrs. Stone’s Room 314

The Leadership Class will be sponsoring a Blood Drive on Tuesday, January 28th, from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm. The Blood Drive will be taking place in the Auxiliary Gym. There will be a table in the Commons during all 3 lunches for the next 2 weeks(1/13-1/27). You MUST be at least 16 years of age to participate. Parents are welcome to come and donate as well. Please contact Coach Hudson with any questions

Lady’s Soccer Preseason Workouts will resume next Tuesday, January 21^st, Mondays through Thursdays 3:45-5:00 until the end of the month. Tryouts will be held February 3^rd – 5^th.

There will be a Men’s and Lady’s Golf Team meeting this afternoon in the Commons at 3:30. This will be a meeting for ALL Current Golf team members and anyone who is interested in playing golf.

 

Monday, January 13th Meetings:

-Academic Team 3:25-4:25 Room 213

-Brave Bots 3:20-5:00 in Room 307

-Lady's Lacrosse 3:30-4:30

-Men's Lacrosse 3:45-5:00

-Men's Soccer 4:00-5:30

Tuesday, January 14th Meetings:

-Brave Bots 3:20-5:00 in Room 307

-Mock Trial after school in Room 130

-Baseball workouts 3:45-5:15

-Men's Soccer has been cancelled for the remainder of the week due to poor field conditions and final exams.  Tuesday and Thursday are optional days in the weight room from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.

Wednesday, January 15th Meetings:

-Academic Team 3:25-4:25 Room 213

-Brave Bots 3:20-5:00 in Room 307

-Mu Alpha Theta meets briefly after school in room 314

-Baseball workouts 3:45-5:15

-Lady's Lacrosse 3:30-4:30

-Men's Lacrosse 3:45-5:00

-Interested in playing Softball this year?  There will be a meeting after school today in Coach Hodge's room, Room 118

-Men's Soccer has been cancelled for the remainder of the week due to poor field conditions and final exams.  Tuesday and Thursday are optional days in the weight room from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.

 

*Good Luck to our JV Wrestlers as they Travel to Aynor tonight for a match. It starts at 5:30

 

 

The Mr. and Miss Socastee Pageant was held last night.  Congratulations to all our winners!  Here are the final results:

 

Mr. Socastee Results 

Best All Around ~ Peter McIsaac

Interview Winner ~ Jackson Bower 

Casual Wear Winner ~ Isaiah Santiago-Ramos

Formal Wear Winner ~ Andreas Hartas

People's Choice Winner ~ Jakson Bower

1st Runner Up ~  Isaiah Santiago-Ramos

Mr. Socastee High School 2020  ~ Andreas Hartas

 

Miss Socastee Results

Talent Winner ~ Caitlyn Burger

Interview Winner ~ Merritt Welch

Casual Wear Winner ~ Merritt Welch

Evening Gown Winner ~ Jordyn Mckeone

People’s Choice Talent Winner ~ Brianna Hatfield

People’s Choice Evening Winner~ Emma Dugan

Miss Congeniality ~ Ashlyn Payne

Miss Freshman ~    Ryleigh-Caroline Williams

Miss Sophomore ~ Victoria  Rutenberg

Miss Junior & 1st Runner Up ~ Jordyn Mckeone

Miss Senior ~ Caitlyn Burger

Miss Socastee High  School 2020 ~ Merritt Welch

Congratulations to the following DECA members who placed top 3 in their division in DECA's Regional Competition:

Emma Haynes - 1st Place Accounting

Maddie Davis - 1st Place Automotive Sales

Savannah Skinner - 1st Place Restaurant Food Management

Cora Parker - 2nd Place Apparel and Accessories

Lucas Davis - 2nd Place Sports Entertainment

Kensley Atkins - 2nd Place Accounting

Abrianna Reaves - 2nd Place Quick Service

Erin Gwyer - 2nd Place Human Resources

Andrea Everett - 2nd Place Business Finance

Roshni Nandwani - 3rd Place Restaurant Food Management

Breana Smith - 3rd Place Human Resources

Kristin Hysner - 3rd Place Entrepreneurship

Welcome Back! We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving Break!

 

 

!! An Important Reminder about the Dress Code !!   If you are wearing leggings please make sure your top is at an appropriate length to cover your bottom.

 

 

REMEMBER  

‘Tis the Season to be Giving”

Let’s help our very own Brave family again this Holiday season!  Giving is contagious!!  Every 2^nd block teacher will encourage their students to bring in money to purchase Angels for the SHS Angel tree (which will be located in the front of Guidance).  We encourage any form of money so check your piggy bank, under the sofa cushions, and that place in your car where you keep spare change. A handful of spare change goes a long way when we work as a team. Money donated will buy gifts and clothes for students of our Socastee family who may otherwise not have any gifts to open during the holidays.

From November 25^th until December 9^th go by guidance and see Mrs. Kirkham for an Angel. The cost of an Angel is $20.00. The Angel can then be decorated and placed on the SHS Angel Tree.

 This will be a competition for our 2^nd block classes!!!

The Class that purchases the MOST Angels will not receive a pizza party this year but LUNCH FROM MON CAFÉ’!!!

Let the giving begin

 

There are 3 opportunities to MakeUp those absences this week. Attendance Makeup school will be Tuesday and Thursday afternoon as well as Saturday Morning this week. See Mrs. Tucci for any questions.

The Junior Class Ring Ceremony is tomorrow, Tuesday, December 3^rd at 6:30 in the Auditorium.

All Students 16 years or older who would like to take the ASVAB (military entrance exam) may sign up in guidance through December 9^th. The ASVAB will be administered on December 12^th in the auxiliary gym.

This Friday, December 6^th there will be a Christmas Concert by our very own Brave Band at 7 pm in the auditorium. The concert band and the symphonic band will be playing a few songs together from movies such as The Polar Express and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. The Jazz band will also be playing a few selections such as Greensleeves and It’s the Holiday Season.

The football players and girls’ basketball players are teaming up to do a community service project. We are collecting teddy bears. These stuffed animals can be new or gently used. We will be taking them to the Grand Strand Nursing Home to spread some Christmas Spirit to its residents. You can drop off your donation with Coach Illing, Coach Lewis, Coach Shoemaker, Coach Campbell or Coach Jacobs; any time before December 17^th. Thank you in advance for your help and support with this rewarding project.

The Socastee Baseball Team, DECA & FCA will be selling tickets for our annual Toys for Tots Drive beginning Tuesday, November 26th through Tuesday, December 11th. The person with the winning ticket will win a $100 gift card to Walmart!

Hey Juniors, how does Spring Break in Costa Rica sound?  On this trip, we will zipline through rainforests, hike around volcanoes, go white-water rafting, swim in hot springs, tour a bat cave, see exotic wildlife, eat amazing food and much more.  This will be the greatest trip of your life.  And, there are discounts for signing up early, not to mention payment plans, financial assistance, and fundraising opportunities.  But don't wait.  Swing by Room 319 and get your info from Mr. Hendrix.  The parent meeting will be next Tuesday, Dec 10th at 6 pm.

 

News from Athletics

Our Lady Braves will be hosting West Brunswick tonight (Monday) JV plays at 5 and Varsity at 6:15 Come out and show your support.

Open Practices for Socastee Brave Baseball will begin Next Monday. They will be Monday through Thursday starting December 9^th until December 19^th. From 3:35 pm until 5:10 pm for 9^th-12^th graders and 4:00 pm until 5:10 pm for 7^th and 8^th graders at our Braves Baseball Field.

Men’s Soccer will have conditioning this week on Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-5:00

Ladies Soccer pre-season workouts will start on Monday, December 9th from 3:45 pm until 5:00 pm.  Remember -- you must have a physical on file!

Men’s Lacrosse will have conditioning today, Wednesday and Friday from 3:45-5:00

Ladies Lacrosse pre-season workouts will start on Monday, December 9th.  Please see Coach Campbell for any questions.

 

PLEASE have all need physical forms submitted with Arbiter Athlete. This must be done for you to participate with any of our sports teams.

 

Clubs and Activities

Current Members of the National English Honor Society are required to meet in Mrs. Mitchell's room 206 at 3:20 pm on Thursday, December 5th, in regards to continued membership, inductions, and expectations.  Your presence is important.

The Academic Team will be meeting today, Monday,  in Rm 213 after school.

Gaming and Design Club will be meeting this afternoon, Monday,  in RM 204 from 3:30 until 4:30

In honor of National Brownie Day (which falls on December 8th), FCCLA will be selling brownies for $1 after school on Monday, December 9th.  Our after school selling locations will be: At the main entrance in the front of the building, at the gym entrance by the football field, and on the second floor near the IB room. Please dispose of your trash when finished with your brownies. Help support FCCLA and honor National Brownie Day!

JROTC has Game Club today, Monday and marksmanship on Tuesday.

At the HOPE Club's next meeting we will assign Secret Santas and discuss holiday blues. We HOPE to see you there on Wednesday, Dec. 4 in Room 223 directly after school until 4:30. Want to stay in touch? Join us on Remind by texting the message @hopehere to the number 81010.

French Club will be meeting this Thursday in Mrs. Chilson’s Room 224 after school.

There is Math tutoring this afternoon, Monday, and again on Thursday, in RM 308 after school.

Mock Trial will meet tomorrow, Tuesday, in RM 130 after school.

Herff Jones will be here on Wednesday for any seniors who have not ordered their senior supplies yet.

The History Club will be meeting this Wednesday at 3:20

The Art Club will be meeting Thursday in Room 130 after school.

Senior your 2^nd Payment for the Senioritis Trip is Due TODAY. Please see Mrs. Thompson in the Main office.

The Miss Socastee Pageant will be held on January 11^th, you may pick up an application from the front desk, main office, Ms. Carr or Mr. Cruse’s room. All applications will be due December 16^th to Mr. Cruse.

Yearbooks are still on sale be sure to get yours before the price increases on December 31^st.

DECA meets Wednesday to go to Regionals

"Attention thespians! Our next drama club meeting will be held be on Wednesday, December 11th in room 103 right after school until 4:15. Hope to see you there!"

 

News in Sports

Congratulations to the Varsity Girls Basketball team for going 3-0 and winning the Zaxby's Tip Off Classic this past weekend and congratulations to Olivia Schuller for making the All Tournament Team. 

Our Mens Basketball went 1 and 1 this weekend. They will be back in Georgetown this evening to compete for 3^rd place.

Boys Lacrosse will have conditioning this afternoon 3:45-5. 

 

General News and Updates

The Gaming & Design Club sponsored the 3rd annual Super Smash Bros Fall Brawl this past Saturday. Many came yet only one could leave the champion. Brayden Tucker showed; Daniel Bricker placed; Ty Martin won. Congratulations to Ty and all the players who participated. It was a SMASHING success!

The Orchestra did a phenomenal job at their Concert Celebrating Autumn. Thank you to everyone who came out to support them.

 

‘Tis the Season to be Giving”

Let’s help our very own Brave family again this Holiday season!  Giving is contagious!!  Every 2^nd block teacher will encourage their students to bring in money to purchase Angels for the SHS Angel tree (which will be located in the front of Guidance).  We encourage any form of money so check your piggy bank, under the sofa cushions, and that place in your car where you keep spare change. A handful of spare change goes a long way when we work as a team. Money donated will buy gifts and clothes for students of our Socastee family who may otherwise not have any gifts to open during the holidays.

From November 25^th until December 9^th go by guidance and see Mrs. Kirkham for an Angel. The cost of an Angel is $20.00

The Angel can then be decorated and placed on the SHS Angel Tree.

This will be a competition for our 2^nd block classes!!!

The Class that purchases the MOST Angels will not receive a pizza party this year but LUNCH FROM MON CAFÉ’!!!

Let the giving begin. 

 

Join us in wishing Good luck to our Band members today at the All County Band Auditions

 

News in Clubs and Activities

Academic Team will meet today (Monday) after school in room 213

Gaming and Design Club will meet this afternoon (Monday) from 3:30-4:30 in room 204

HOSA will be meeting today (Monday) after school in room 140

All Students 16 years or older who would like to take the ASVAB (military entrance exam) may sign up in guidance through December 9^th. The ASVAB will be administered on December 12^th in the auxiliary gym.

JROTC will not have activities this week

In honor of National Brownie Day (which falls on December 8th), FCCLA will be selling brownies for $1 after school on Monday, December 9th. Our after school selling locations will be:  At the main entrance in the front of the building, at the gym entrance by the football field, and on second floor near the IB room.  Please dispose of your trash when finished with your brownies. Help support FCCLA and honor National Brownie Day!

The football players and girl’s basketball players are teaming up to do a community service project. We are collecting teddy bears. These stuffed animals can be new or gently used. We will be taking them to the Grand Strand Nursing Home to spread some Christmas Spirit to it’s residents. You can drop off your donation with Coach Illing, Coach Lewis, Coach Shoemaker, Coach Campbell or Coach Jacobs; anytime before December 17^th. Thank you in advance for your help and support with this rewarding project.

This Week is “National Game and Puzzle Week” The Library has a lot of new games to engage your mind and get your competitive juices flowing. Stop by the library and show us your skills!

At the HOPE Club's next meeting we will assign Secret Santas and discuss holiday blues. We HOPE to see you there on Wednesday, Dec. 4th in Room 223 directly after school until 4:30. Want to stay in touch? Join us on Remind by texting the message @hopehere to the number 81010.

 

General News and Happenings

All Students 16 years or older who would like to take the ASVAB (military entrance exam) may sign up in guidance through December 9^th. The ASVAB will be administered on December 12^th in the auxiliary gym.

The football players and girl’s basketball players are teaming up to do a community service project. We are collecting teddy bears. These stuffed animals can be new or gently used. We will be taking them to the Grand Strand Nursing Home to spread some Christmas Spirit to its residents. You can drop off your donation with Coach Illing, Coach Lewis, Coach Shoemaker, Coach Campbell or Coach Jacobs; anytime before December 17^th. Thank you in advance for your help and support with this rewarding project.

Next week is “National Game and Puzzle Week” The Library has a lot of new games to engage your mind and get your competitive juices flowing. Stop by the library and show us your skills!

 

New in Sports

The SHS Orchestra presents a “Concert Celebrating Autumn” tomorrow at 7:00 in the Auditorium. Admission is free please come out and support these talented Braves.

The Fall Sports Athletic Banquet will be tonight, at 6:30 pm in the Auditorium and Commons.

Congrats Senior Ladies, who won the Powder Puff Game Yesterday! And Thank you to all the students and staff for their involvement and their willingness to make the Powder Puff Game happen.

Our JV and Varsity Lady Braves Basketball teams WON their games last night at the Carvers Bay Jamboree. Congrats Ladies!!!  

Congratulations to Brooke Rogers who finished 6^th in the State Singles Tennis Tournament yesterday.  

Boys Lacrosse will have conditioning tomorrow, Friday 3:45-5.  Please See Coach Fox if you have questions.

 

Clubs and Activities

Art Club meets this afternoon in room 130 at 3:30

Mock Trial will meet today in room 209

The Gaming and Design Club will host a Super Smash Fall Brawl this Saturday the 23^rd from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm. Register in room 204 with Mr. Church the registration fee is $2.00

JROTC has marksmanship today

If any student would like to purchase water bottles for 50 cents to support our FCCLA, come see Mrs. Gorcesky in room 138. You must have permission from your teacher to come to by.

HOSA will be meeting Monday the 25^th after school in room 140

“The Native Voice will be selling Thanksgiving candy grams during all three lunches for $1.00. They will be sold through tomorrow and be delivered to 3^rd block classrooms on November 25^th. Tell someone how grateful you are for them and spread some joy at SHS.”

 

Congratulations to the Socastee Academic Team for winning the Horry County District Championship Tournament for the third year in a row!

The SHS Orchestra presents a “Concert Celebrating Autumn” this Friday, November 22nd, at 7:00 pm in the Auditorium. Admission is free please come out and support these talented Braves.

The Powder Puff Football Game will be this Wednesday, November 20th at 4 pm in Braves Stadium. All players and Coaches need to meet today (Monday) after school. The seniors will be meeting in room 324 with Mr. Weeks and The Juniors in room 129 with Ms. Yates.

The Fall Sports Athletic Banquet will be this Thursday, November 21st at 6:30 pm in the Auditorium and Commons.

There will be a Girls Lacrosse meeting this afternoon (Monday) beginning at 3:30 pm until 4:00 pm in Coach Renfrow’s office.

There will be an informational meeting for parents and players who are interested in playing baseball in the spring this afternoon (Monday) from 6 pm to 7 pm in the commons area.

Cross Country travels to Camden tomorrow for State Championships. Join us in wishing them the Best of Luck.

Boys Lacrosse Conditioning is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3:45 pm -5 pm. Please See Coach Fox if you have questions.

Please be aware that before you try out for any sports:
YOU MUST HAVE A PHYSICAL AND ALL FORMS COMPLETE ON ARBITER NO EXCEPTIONS. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE PROPER PAPERWORK AND PHYSICAL ON FILE WITH THE SCHOOL, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO TRY-OUT.

 

Clubs and Activities

• All junior and senior students who speak and write English and another world language fluently may apply to take an exam in an effort to qualify for a bilingual seal of literacy for your South Carolina High School Diploma. Applications may be obtained from Mr. Wilson in the IB Center. The application must be completed and returned by tomorrow Tuesday, November 19.

• If any student would like to purchase water bottles for 50 cents, come see Mrs. Gorcesky in room 138. You must have permission from your teacher to come to room 138 for purchases. This will be an ongoing fundraiser for FCCLA.

• Please pay ALL cafeteria charges ASAP

• “The Native Voice will be selling Thanksgiving candy grams during all three lunches for $1.00. They will be sold until this Friday, November 22nd and be delivered to 3rd block classrooms on November 25th. Tell someone how grateful you are for them and spread some joy at SHS.”

• Attention Seniors!! There are still a few spots left on the Senioritis Tour! If you want to go, come to the main office and see Mrs. Thompson! Don’t miss this amazing experience!

• Don’t forget to buy a yearbook! Prices go up after December 31st.

• FINAL Senior picture retake/make-up day. School Bell Studios will be back tomorrow Tuesday, November 19 for Tux & Drape pictures only. This is for anyone who has not had their senior pictures taken. This pose will be in the yearbook. Don’t be left out. There will be a $20.00 sitting fee on picture day. If you have any concerns or questions, please see Ms. Stines or Mrs. Welch.

It's Powder Puff Football time!

Senior Girls vs. Junior Girls

November 20, 2019 

4:00 pm at Braves Stadium

Admission is $3.00

Practices will be held prior to the game from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm on days yet to be determined by the coaches.

If you are interested in playing in this FLAG FOOTBALL -- NO TACKLE game, please print and submit the following application:

Powder Puff 2019 Application

Submit completed applications to Mrs. Carr in room 230.

Special Announcement:  Please pay ALL cafeteria charges ASAP!!

 

News from Athletic Department This Week:

Congrats: Brooke Rogers went 3-1 at the State Singles Championship and will continue on in the State Tennis Tournament on Thursday in Columbia. Good Luck Brooke!!!

Saturday 11/16/19 -- The Boys Cross Country Team and also Kyla Marques will run in the State Cross Country Championship on Saturday. Good Luck Runners!!!

 

Men’s Soccer conditioning starts today November 12 at 3:30 pm. We will meet outside of the weight room. Any questions, see Coach Miller

 

There has been a special change to the Bravette tryout dates. Please stop by Mrs. Karnes’ Room (Room 315) by the end of the week to get more information.

 

There will be a Girls Lacrosse meeting on Monday, November 18th from 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm in Coach Renfrow's office.

 

Please be aware that before you try out for any sports:

 

YOU MUST HAVE A PHYSICAL AND ALL FORMS COMPLETE ON ARBITER
NO EXCEPTIONS. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE PROPER PAPERWORK AND
PHYSICAL ON FILE WITH THE SCHOOL, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO
TRY-OUT. 

 

There will be an informational meeting for parents and players who are interested in playing baseball in the spring on Monday, November 18 from 6 pm to 7 pm in the commons area.

Any student interested in playing soccer for the spring season 2020 will meet/sign-in Wednesday, November 13 in Coach Suarez’s room #217. High School students at 3:30 and Middle School students at 4:15. Very important information will be distributed.

 

The Fall Sports Athletic Banquet is next Thursday, November 21 at 6:30 pm in the Auditorium and Commons.

 

Clubs and Activities

The Young Democrats will be having their next meeting tomorrow Wednesday, November 13 immediately after school in the Media Center. We will be holding officer elections and collecting our $15 dues.

ALSO,  proud to announce that an organizer from Elizabeth Warren’s presidential campaign has agreed to come to speak to us about why she is voting for Senator Warren and what we, as students can do to get involved. This meeting is open to the community. Bring your friends and family and hope to see you there!

 

The HOPE Club meets next Wednesday, November 20 in room 223 after school from 3:20-4:20 pm. We HOPE to see you there!

 

All junior and senior students who speak and write English and another world language fluently may apply to take an exam in an effort to qualify for a bilingual seal of literacy for your South Carolina High School Diploma. Applications may be obtained from Mr. Wilson in the IB Center.  The application must be completed and returned by November 19.

 

If any student would like to purchase water bottles for 50 cents, come see Mrs. Gorcesky in room 138. You must have permission from your teacher to come to room 138 for purchases. This will be an ongoing fundraiser for FCCLA.

 

The Native Voice will be selling Thanksgiving candy grams during all three lunches for $1.00. They will be sold until November 22^nd and be delivered to 3^rd block classrooms on November 25^th. Tell someone how grateful you are for them and spread some joy at SHS.

 

Art Club meets Thursdays after school in room 130 at 3:30 pm

 

History Club will meet next Wednesday, November 20th at 3:20 pm

 

Calling all Robotics and Star Wars fans -- Thursday, December 5th in room 307 is our next Robotics practice.  Drive the robot!  Use power tools!

Attention Seniors!!
There are still a few spots left on the Senioritis Tour! If you want to go, come to the main office and see Mrs. Thompson! Don’t miss this amazing experience!

Seniors, make sure to stop at the yearbook table during lunch this week to pick which of your Senior Photo poses you want to be in the yearbook.  If you don’t stop by, the yearbook staff will choose the photo for you. Also, please be aware senior ads are on sale, if your parent or guardian would like to purchase one. And, finally, don’t forget to buy a yearbook! Prices go up after December 31^st.

Herff Jones will be here Wednesday (11/13) during lunches and until 6 pm for Senior Supply/Graduation orders

FINAL Senior picture retake/make-up day. School Bell Studios will be back next Tuesday, November 19 for Tux & Drape pictures only. This is for anyone who has not had their senior pictures taken.  Don’t be left out. This is the pose that will be in the yearbook.  There will be a $20.00 sitting fee on picture day.  If you have any concerns or questions, please see Ms. Stines or Mrs. Welch.

 

Choose your Senior Yearbook Photo
Starting Tuesday this week, November 12th, during lunches, seniors will have the opportunity to pick which of their senior portrait poses they would like in the yearbook. Please look for the Yearbook Staff table and stop by to choose your photo. If you don’t stop by, the yearbook staff will choose the photo for you.

Also, please be aware senior ads are on sale, if your parent or guardian would like to purchase one.