Bonham ISD is excited to announce the implementation of an electric vehicle (EV) project at Bonham High School. Students and staff will convert a gasoline powered vehicle into an electric powered vehicle. Superintendent Sonny Cruse stated, "This project is the brain child of district technology technician Mike Barkley. He has been working for over a year to get this project started."

Thanks to the efforts of Mr. Barkley several businesses have donated materials. Bonham Chrysler provided a Mazda B2200 PU for the sum of $1. The towing of the vehicle from Bonham Chrysler to BHS was performed by Bill's Auto Body of Bonham. The electric motor for the vehicle was donated by Daubitz A/C & Heating of Midlothian, TX. Most recently, Georgia Tech University has donated 22 nickel cadmium batteries for the project. Other businesses are highly encouraged to join the district in the completion of this project. If interested please contact Mike Barkley at mike.barkley@bonhamisd.org.

This collaborative "hands on" learning experience will offer "real world" lessons on alternative fuel/energy choices and their benefits to our environment.

Upon completion the vehicle the group hopes to have it painted and labeled with sponsor names similar to a NASCAR type vehicle. The vehicle will be used by the Bonham ISD technology department.


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The Bonham Education Foundation announces its 10th annual Academic Excellence Awards Ceremony which will be held at 9:00 A. M. in the Bonham High School Gymnasium on Thursday, November 20th, 2008. The Academic Excellence Awards Program encourages academic excellence by rewarding Bonham High School students who have demonstrated consistent and outstanding academic achievement.

Students must maintain a GPA of 4.0 or higher for the preceding school year to be eligible. Students who do so are recognized during the ceremony and receive a stadium blanket for their first year of eligibility. Those students who meet the criteria for either a second or third year receive patches to place on their blankets.

The Bonham Education Foundation was formed in 1999 with the purpose of assisting and supporting the Bonham Independent School District in preparing students for life and careers by promoting academics and encouraging and recognizing students for educational achievements. In addition to sponsoring the Academic Excellence Awards Ceremony, the Foundation sponsors the Texas Scholars Program; awards Academic Enrichment Grants; and, awards scholarships to graduating seniors.

L H Rather Junior High theater arts department will present "A Thousand Cranes" by Kathryn Schultz-Miller. The performance is on November 21-22 at 6:00 pm in the Main Street Auditorium. The cost is $3 for adults and $2 for students. This is a play based on the true story of a young Japanese girl who contracts leukemia as a result of the atom bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima. The story follows Sadako as a healthy school girl through her diagnosis with the atom bomb sickness to her stay in the hospital. It is in the hospital that she learns that by folding a thousand paper cranes she can make a wish to make her well. Everyone is invited to come and join in as we share with you the lesson Sadako learned.

On Tuesday, November 11, 2008, the Bonham Lady Warrior Volleyball team will play Argyle at Plano Senior High School gym. Plano Senior High is located at 2200 Independence Parkway, Plano, TX 75075. Game time is 7:00 p.m. Admission prices are $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for students. The following passes will be accepted at the gate: District 10-AAA, Bonham ISD Employee Badge (employee only), Texas High School Coaches Association. Senior citizens ages 62+ will be admitted free of charge.

On Thursday, November 6, 2008, the Bonham Lady Warrior Volleyball team will play Kennedale at Denton Ryan High School gym. Game time is 7:00 p.m. Admission prices are $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for students. The following passes will be accepted at the gate: District 10-AAA, Bonham ISD Employee Badge (employee only), Texas High School Coaches Association. Senior citizens ages 62+ will be admitted free of charge.


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At a general assembly on Thursday, October 30, 2008, students at L H Rather Junior High were honored and rewarded for making the A-Honor Roll and Perfect Attendance
list for the first six weeks.

The A-Honor Roll list includes Tiffani Abbott, Enrique Alvarez, Janeen Gilmister, Rachel Jones, Daisy Montano, Myryha Patton, Aubranee Robison, BiBi Sanderson, Amanda Seymour, Garrett Simpson, Cheyenne Sisk, Kendal Smith, Jordan Speck, Caleb Springer, and Jaysa Sulley.

Cheyenne Sisk, Kendal Smith, and Jordan Speck were the students whose names were drawn from the list for a chance to play "Gaming for Green Backs". These students had an opportunity to win cash prizes for their hard work for making the A-Honor Roll.

The Perfect Attendance list includes Zach Alexander, Maria Andino, Ashlea Ashlock, Brandon Austin, Katie Barber, Destany Barrett, Nikki Bateman, Samantha Bennett, Taizia Bennett, Carly Biggers, Dustin Boatright, Makayla Boatwright, Kaleb Boehm, Reshad Brown, Stetson Buckaloo, Shiv Chhita, Tristan Cook, Noemi Cruz, Chance Curry, Mikey Dobbels, Josh Eppler, Merideth Eppler, Addisyn Essary, Janeen Gilmister, Lorenzo Gonzalez, Terra Goodfellow, Justin Haggard, Colton Hamilton, Clay Havens, Sara Hernandez, Justin Hewitt, Amber Higginbotham, Savanah Hoback, Kristian Hobbs, Jami Hughen, Amber Hunt, Ron Jasterzenski, Tyler Jones, Zach Jordan, Jasmin Keene, Jessie Kreitel, Mohana Lakkam Raju, Tony Long, Erick Longoria, Emily McCutcheon, Tara Morris, Gregory Moses, Makayla Mullins, Ryan Nelson, Alacia Nickerson, Tyler Norman, Cameron Patton, Myryha Patton, Morgan Quintana, P J Quirk, Kenzie Rattan, Aubranee Robison, Tevin Rushing, Eric Salinas, BiBi Sanderson, Kala Simpson, Dalton Smith, Dra Smith, Kendal Smith, Carolina Soto, Christina Sparks, Caleb Springer, Lester Starnes, Katelyn Stone, Jaysa Sulley, Brianna Torres, Danielle Tovar, Gabriella Tovar, Trinity Trammell, Isaiah Vannier, David Wood, Lonnie Woodson-Griggs, Alondra Zavala, Jesus Zavala.

"Jumping for George" was played by Nikki Bateman, Mikey Dobbels, Justin Hewitt, Jasmin Keene, Erick Longoria, Tara Morris, BiBi Sanderson, Trinity Trammell, and David Wood. These students' names were drawn for an opportunity to win cash prizes for being at school every period, every day for the entire first six weeks.

Congratulations to all of these students.


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Wednesday, October 29, 2008 marked the beginning of "Drug Free Week" for the students at LHR. This day was the official "Red Day". Students were asked to show their support of being drug free by wearing lots of red. LHR students and staff participated in the annual "Drug Free March" up Main Street, around the court house, and back to school while carrying posters in support of the war against drugs. Thursday was designated as "Indians Don't Do Drugs" by wearing purple from head to toe. The week ended on Friday with the theme "Scare Drugs Away". Students were allowed to wear costumes in support of their pledge to remain drug free.

A contest was held each day to determine the "reddest", the "purplest", and the "best costume". These students were selected by their peers to represent LHR in the fight against drugs. Each day was filled with lots of excitement and participation from the student body and the staff.


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The Friends of Rachel (FOR) program is based around Rachel Scott's ideals of spreading acts of kindness and compassion. As part of Bonham ISD Rachel's Challenge program, a "chain reaction of kindness" was started by the FOR group at L H Rather Junior High. This group led the campus in a fund raising effort for the devastated schools of Hurricane Ike. LHR students were asked to start a "change reaction" by giving their spare change to this cause. A contest between the two grades (7th and 8th) was held for three weeks. The total collected was $126. 71 with the 7th grade donating the most ($80.76). This money will be sent to the Rachel's Challenge organization then distributed among the schools affected by Hurricane Ike. FOR representative, Jenna Toland presented a "chain reaction" trophy to 7th grade FOR representative, Kala Simpson, during a general assembly held on Thursday, October 30, 2008. For more information on the Rachel's Challenge program, go to www.rachelschallenge.com.


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Texas drivers are asked to drive safely around areas where children are likely to gather this Halloween. And trick-or-treaters are asked to make sure they behave safely as well.

"We're expecting more children and adults to be out on Halloween this year because it falls on a Friday. Slow down and watch for pedestrians.
If you're planning to attend a Halloween party, please designate a sober driver," said Col. Stan Clark, interim director of the Texas Department of Public Safety.

"Pedestrians should make sure to look both ways before crossing a street, and they should choose costumes that will be easy for drivers to see," Clark said.

Following these safety tips will help keep trick-or-treaters safe.

Have a safe costume:

Avoid toy guns and knives - they could be mistaken for the real thing.

Wear costumes that are light in color and short enough to avoid tripping.

Wear shoes that fit.

Place reflective material on the costume, so drivers can see you.

Avoid masks - use face paint instead for better visibility and peripheral vision.

Carry a flashlight.

Keep these tips in mind:

Look both ways before crossing roadways. Always walk, don't run.

Cross the roadway at intersections and crosswalks when possible.

Travel in groups with adult supervision.

Do not enter the cars and homes of strangers. Avoid homes without visible porch lights.

Make sure children know their home phone number and how to call 911 or their local emergency number if they have an emergency or become lost.

Take all treats home for an adult to inspect before eating anything. Never eat unwrapped candy.

Terrell ISD is sending this message as a test of the Flash Alert system.