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Baccalaureate Honors Graduates
By Krissy Boxell

Stepping into their last week of high school, the seniors, along with families and friends, attended the PHS Baccalaureate on Sunday, May 25 to celebrate commencement and relive four memorable years.

The invocation and benediction were done by seniors Sky Sciscoe and Dylan Barber. Ag. Teacher, Mr. Stover opened the ceremony by singing for the graduates. Senior Keegan Farley introduced the guest speaker, Pastor Rocky Ellison from the Ponder Methodist Church, who delivered a motivational speech to the class about life after high school.

Finally, a video put together by Mrs. Broadstreet was shown of the graduates, filling the room with laughter and tears as the guests prepared to let go of the Class of 2008.


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PHS Announcements:

May 27-29:

If you are interested in applying for Nova Net for next year, see Mrs. Routh for an application.

Seniors: You must see Mrs. Routh before school is out to tell her where to send your final transcript.

Seniors: If you have been awarded a scholarship for any schools, please tell Mrs. Routh so it can be announced at graduation.

Juniors: If you are taking dual credit this summer or next school year, see Mrs. Routh for your transcript and permission forms to enroll.

Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors: Schedule requests are due before the school year is over!

Mark your calendar to make sure you don't miss these upcoming events:

Important dates for seniors are all posted on the senior website - click here to go to site


 

 







 


 

 


Band Ends Year with Banquet/Concert
Band Scholarship Awarded to Senior

By Ashley Britt

The Ponder Band hosted their final concert and banquet last Friday, May 23. The last performance was followed by a dinner for band members and their families and guests. Mr. Walters awarded each band member with certificates.

The highlight of the evening was the awarding of the band scholarship. Senior Kati Barnes received the $200 scholarship for her excellence and dedication to the band program throughout her high school career.


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Senior Dress-Up Days
By Kristen Kimmel

The Class of 2008 celebrated their final week of school with a series of spirit days. Monday was Childhood Day where seniors dressed up as children or their favorite storybook character. Tuesday was Grad Cap Day. Wednesday was College Day in which seniors wore their favorite college gear and Thursday was Retirement day. The seniors got to dress up like how they will look when they’re senior citizens.


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'05-'06 Archives / '06-'07 Archives
2007-2008 Article Archives:
 
Issue: Article(s)
9-4-07 "PHS Yearbook '06-'07: Priceless" by Lindsey Allen
"Lady Lions Compete in Dual Meet" by Krissy Boxell
"Cross Country Run to New Season" by Kaleb Broadstreet
9-17-07 "Roar Staff Meets Journalist" by Keegan Farley
"Rodeo Roundup" by Roar Staff
"Keene Cross Country Meet" by Roar Staff
9-24-07 "Ponder Hosts 1st HS Football Game" by Krissy Boxell
"Ponder Cross Country Meet Results" by Roar Staff
10-1-07 "NHS Inductees Announced" by John Boyer
"Raffle Time" by Ashley Laughlin & Kristen Kimmel
1st PHS Football Game Galleries
10-8-07 "The Princes of Princeton" by Lindsey Allen
"NHS Blood Drive" by Krissy Boxell
Band - Golden Triangle Marching Contest - Photo Gallery
"Cross Country Runs in Round Rock" by Kaleb Broadstreet
"Volleyball - It's a Win!" by Ashley Britt
10-22-07 "Band Competes at UIL Marching"
What's New on DVD? Transformers
Music Review - Keyshia Cole
10-29-07 "Robotics Team Competes at BEST"
"Bleacher Mania Goes Hollywood"
"Red Ribbon Week" SpiderMan 3
What's New on DVD?
11-5-07 "Donkey Basketball Rides Again" & Photo Galleries
"Regional Cross Country Gets Pep Rally Send-off" & Photo Gallery
What's New on DVD? Ratatouille & I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
Music Review - Josh Turner
11-12-07 "PHS Seniors on Congressional Youth Advisory Council" by Keegan Farley
Music Review - Soulja Boy
What's New on DVD? Ocean's Thirteen
11-19-07 "FFA Area Contest: Stover & Reed to State" by Krissy Boxell
Ponder Basketball Tournament - Results by Division by Roar Staff
Music Review - Across the Universe Soundtrack
What's New on DVD? Hairspray & Live Free or Die Hard
11-26-07 "Band Performs at Christmas in the Park" by Kristen Kimmel
Music Review - MercyMe
What's New on DVD? Hot Rod
12-3-07 "FFA State: Stover & Reed Bring Home Awards" by Keegan Farley
"PHS Teams Play Well in Basketball Tourneys" by Roar Staff
"Debate: Farley & Martin Take the Silver" by Lindsey Allen
Music Review - The Almost
What's New on DVD? Pirates of the Caribbean 3
12-10-07 "Lady Lions Starts District With A 'W'" by Kristen Kimmel
Music Review - Halfway to Hazard
What's New on DVD?
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
12-17-07 "Homecoming 2007"
"Mr. Schluter Wins Stock Market Game"
1-7-07 "Whata Tournament" by Krissy Boxell
"Lady Lions Win at AAC" by Lindsey Allen
Music Review - The Starting Line
1-14-08 "Lions Wrestle in OK" by Roar Staff
1-22-08 "Varsity Boys Still on Top" by Krissy Boxell
Varsity Photo Galleries
"9/10th Boys Win District Tourney" by Lindsey Allen
"Ponder Rodeo A Success" by Keegan Farley
What's New on DVD? The Game Plan
1-28-08 "Lions Pride Program in Progress" by Ashley Britt
"JV Girls - 2nd in District Tourney" by Parker Brooks
Music Review - Switches EP
What's New on DVD? Sydney White
2-4-08 "Tennis Starts Season at Snowball Tourney" by Kristen Kimmel
"Band Winter Concert Notes"
Music Review - Saosin
What's New on DVD? The Comebacks
2-11-08 "Basketball Seniors Recognized on Parent/Senior Night"
Switches Concert & Interview Session
2-18-08 "Ponder Lions - Playoff Bound" by Roar Staff
"Ponder Wrestles at State" by Kristen Kimmel
Music Review - State Radio
What's New on DVD? Becoming Jane
2-25-08 "Region Bound" by Krissy Boxell
"Sweet Revenge" by Krissy Boxell
"Softball Undefeated in Nocona Tourney" by Ashley Britt
"Ponder Baseball Starts Tournament Strong" by Kristen Kimmel
What's New on DVD? Beowulf
3-3-08 "State '08" by Krissy Boxell
Regional Basketball Tourney Galleries
Ponder Stock Show Results and Gallery
Tennis and Golf Results

What's New on DVD? Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium
3-10-08 "State Champions! Live the Dream in Pictures"
"Tennis Makes up Rained Out Tournament" by Kristen Kimmel
3-24-08 "One Act Play Performance" by Krissy Boxell
"Softball Starts Busy Week" by Kristen Kimmel
"Baseball Seeks District Win" by Ashley Britt
"Tennis Players Dominate Tournament" by Roar Staff
What's New on DVD? Stardust
3-31-08 "UIL Academics Has Record Day" by Krissy Boxell
"Softball Update" by Ashley Britt
"One Act Play Advances" by Parker Brooks
4-7-08 "District Champion in Tennis" by John Boyer
"Band Plant Sale on Saturday" by Parker Brooks
"Baseball/Softball Ready for 3-Game Week" by Lindsey Allen
"JV Baseball Takes 3rd in District Tournament" by Kristen Kimmel
What's New on DVD? Resurrecting the Champ

Lady Lions Golf - Regional Player Profiles
"District Track"
What's New on DVD? Juno

4-21-08 Lady Lions Softball: Playoff Time - Player Profiles
"Students Relay for Cure for Cancer" by Keegan Farley
"Baseball Says Goodbye to Seniors" by Parker Brooks
What's New on DVD? Cloverfield
4-28-08 "State Bound: Academics" - Academic profiles
"State Bound: Tennis" - Colton Ream profile
"Prom Coverage"
"Softball: Bi-District"
What's New on DVD? 27 Dresses
5-5-08 "Strong hits + 12 Strikeouts = Big Playoff Win" by Kaleb Broadstreet
"Schofield 4th in State in Calculator" by John Boyer
"State Tennis"
"08-09 Cheerleaders" by Krissy Boxell
What's New on DVD? PS I Love You
Music Review: Ludo
5-12-08 "Lady Lions Great Season Ends" by Kaleb Broadstreet
"Band Rated One" by Krissy Boxell
"Awards Ceremony" by Lindsey Allen
"Teacher Appreciation Week" by Ashley Britt
5-19-08 "Time to Look to Next Year"
"Choir Performs at Sandy Lake"
What's New on DVD? National Treasure: Book of Secrets