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HPL Scholars Bowl Champions!

​Southwestern Heights hosted the Hi-Plains League Scholars Bowl tournament on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.  League schools are Lakin, Wichita County, Stanton County, Elkhart, Sublette, Syracuse, and Southwestern Heights.  Teams competed in a 7-round, round-robin style tournament.  Elkhart placed third with a 3-3 record, Sublette was second with a 4-2 record, and Southwestern Heights placed first with a 6-0 record.  Team members are Breckin Buttry, Kaleb Scripsick, Lucy Vajnar, Jaydon Vermillion, and Adan Puentes.

Attention 2022 Graduates!!!!

​The WW Orrison, MD Memorial Award is presented to a graduate from SWH in their first semester of college work.  The student, who attended a Kansas College, with the highest GPA receives the award.  To apply, students need to have an official copy of their college transcript sent to Colleen Sheldon at Southwestern Heights High School, 17222 Mustang Road, Kismet, KS  67859.  She will send your transcript, along with your high school transcript, to the scholarship trustee.  Students need to do this by March 1, 2023 to be considered for the award.  The winner will be contacted once it has been decided.
Questions?  Contact Mrs. Sheldon at 620-563-7292 or csheldon@usd483.com

Varsity Scholars Bowl at Sublette

On Saturday, January 14th, the Varsity team competed at Sublette. The Varsity team finished with a 6-2 record and placed 3rd.  Team members were Jaydon Vermillion, Lucy Vajnar, Kaleb Scripsick, Breckin Buttry, and Adan Puentes. The Varsity team will compete Monday, January 16th at Scott City. Southwestern Heights will also host the High-Plains League Scholars Bowl tournament on Wednesday, January 25th.  The Varsity will travel to Colby on Thursday, February 2nd for Regionals.

JV Scholars Bowl  at Sublette

​On Saturday, January 14th, JV team competed at Sublette.  The JV team of Kooper Scripsick, Elijah Kisner, and Angel Martinez finished the day with a 3-3 record and placed 4th.  The JV team will compete at Liberal on Thursday, January 19th.  Southwestern Heights will also host the High-Plains League Scholars Bowl tournament on Wednesday, January 25th.  Good luck the rest of the season!

Varsity Scholars Bowl at Hugoton

​The Southwestern Heights Scholars Bowl teams have been busy in January!  The Varsity team competed at Hugoton on Thursday, January 12th.  They finished pool play with a 5-2 record and did not make it to finals.  Team members were Jaydon Vermillion, Breckin Buttry, Lucy Vajnar, Adan Puentes, and Kaleb Scripsick.

Lacie Banman selected for All-State Honor Band

Congratulations to Lacie Banman for being selected 8th chair clarinet for the All-State 1234A Honor Band!!!  There were approximately 150 clarinets who auditioned last Saturday.   The event will take place at the end of February at our state music convention.  This is a very big honor and well-deserved! We are proud of you, Lacie!!

Mrs. Clausing Earns Music Education Honor

Congratulations to Miss Clausing on earning a music education honor!!! She was named the
Kansas Music Educators Association’s
Southwest District Outstanding High School
Music Educator. To read the full article from Leader & Times, click here. Congrats again to Miss Clausing on this huge honor!!!

NHS Trash Bag Fundraiser

National Honor Society has started their trash bag fundraiser!  Trash bags come in 15 gallons (65 bags per roll-white), 39 gallon (25 bags per roll-yellow or pink), and 55 gallon (16 bags per roll-blue).  Each roll costs $13, no matter the size. Anyone interested in purchasing trash bags can contact Colleen Sheldon at csheldon@usd483.com or call 620-563-4155 and leave a message.

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