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East Chambers Elementary students stepped back in time to find themselves in the good 'ole "Wild, Wild West." Chuck wagons, teepees, and cowboys and cowgirls galore outfitted the campus today. Students had the opportunity to practice lassoing, see a real chuck wagon, and even step inside a teepee. Students also had fun riding the "cow train" and participating in various other events.
 

The Adelia Wilcox Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society held its Induction Ceremony on Friday, April 25.  The Pledges of Allegiance were led by Mallory Franzen.  After welcoming family and friends, current Honor Society President Taylor Reddell outlined the purposes of this society which are to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire for service, to promote leadership, to develop character, and to encourage citizenship.  Current members, Kirby Johnson, Xavier Broussard, Kaleb Lavergne, Jared Matlock, and Madalyn Bertrand lit candles and explained each of the Society’s purposes in detail. 

Twenty-three seventh graders were inducted into our Chapter.  The new members are: Ariana Ashworth, Emma Austin, Chelsea Batiste, Courtney Dudley, Mattie East, Alexandria Extejt, Barrett Franzen, Konnor George, Jordan Horger, Ethan Hughes, Darian Lee, Jarred Lezak, Bryant Motl, Emily Neuman, Skyler Peters, Caroline Reddell, Glenn Roberts, Ciara Starcke, Angelica Trevino, Jase Vanya, Otilia Velazquez, Zoë Zbranek, and one additional classmate.  A reception for new members, family, and friends followed the ceremony. Sponsors are Cheryl Williams and Melissa Long.
 

Once again our very talented art students participated in the Winnie-Stowell Ducks Unlimited Art Contest. Their artwork was sold at the WSDU banquet held this past Saturday, April 26. First place went to Zoë Zbranek, whose artwork sold for $500.00, Haley Appleby who won second place, selling her artwork for $300.00 and MaKenzie Hunt placed third, selling her artwork for $350.00. The students will split the proceeds from the sell of their artwork with the WSDU chapter. Mrs. Lori Dudley is their instructor.

Ad Sales: Time is running out, but it’s not too late! You can still buy advertising space in the 2008 Buccaneer yearbook. Buy an ad for that special student, class, organization, or the class of 2008. Advertise your business or simply show your buccaneer spirit!

If you are interested in purchasing space in this yearbook, you can contact Faye Gardner at 296-8169 or come by East Chambers High School for more information. The EC Yearbook staff is concluding advertising sales for the 2008 Buccaneer Yearbook on May 9, so all ads must be received and/or paid for by that date.

General Sales: Pre-sale of the 2008 East Chambers Buccaneer Yearbook has begun. Yearbooks can be ordered for $45 until May 31, 2008. After May 31, books can be ordered for $50. You must purchase your yearbook during the pre-sale to be guaranteed a copy when the books arrive in early fall. Only a limited number of extra books will be ordered. Do not take a chance – order early!

There are a few copies of the 2007 Buccaneer Yearbook still available. Call Faye Gardner at 296-8169 or visit East Chambers High School if you wish to purchase a book. They are $50.

See any member of the yearbook staff to purchase a 2007 yearbook or to order your 2008 book, or contact Faye Gardner.