Pershing MS Fine Arts

Winners in the Houston YAM Art Contest

bwatkins — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:59:59 +0000

YAM is a regional art contest held each year. Work from our entire greaterHoustonarea is submitted. Ryan Suffridge and Rand Green have won this contest this year!! Congratulations to these students! Their work will be seen in a special exhibit held at theGlassellSchoolacross from theMuseumofFine Artsin the month of March. Their families will be invited to an awards ceremony. Excellent work Rand and Ryan!!

Pershing Takes 6 of the 8 Spots for Capitol Show Competiton

bwatkins — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:58:47 +0000

Each year, HISD selects 8 exceptional works of student art to compete in a state wide contest in Austin-The Capitol Show. Six of the eight pieces this year were created by Pershing art students! Big congratulations to the following students: Agnes Perez, Shangyi Fu, Sophie Fang, Apurba Apu, Arianna Galvan, and Anahi Fernandez!!

Pershing Wins Gold and Silver Keys in the Scholastic Art Contest

bwatkins — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:03:03 +0000

Several Pershing art students are to be congratulated for their accomplishments this year in the Scholastic Art Contest. Ariana Galvan received a Gold Key for a color reduction print. Apu Apurba and Christine Njoku both won Silver Keys. Shangyi Fu, Kimani Hogan, Kevin Koy, and Agnes Perez all won Honorable Mentions. Ariana Galvan also won an Honorable Mention for an oil painting. The Gold Key work will be exhibited from Saturday, Jan. 13^th through Feb. 8^th at the Art League of Houston. Winners will be honored at a special exhibit and ceremony held at the Harris County Department of Education on Feb. 13^th from 7:00 till 8:30pm. Silver Key work will be shown from Sat, January 7^th through Thurs, Jan 29^th at Texas Art Supply. The awards ceremony honoring their students will take place on Jan. 22^nd and Jan 29^th from 2:30 till 3:00. This contest is regional and is very competitive. Winning is a very great accomplishment. Congratulations to our excellent students!!!!

CHARLIE BROWN’S CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE REVISED

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:39:32 +0000

DEC. 1 A DAY RED

9:30 1^ST PERIOD

12:30 3^rd period red

DEC.2 B DAY RED

9:30 5^th period red

11:00 6^th period red

12:30 7^th period red

DEC. 5 A DAY BLUE

9:30 1^st period blue

12:30 3^rd period blue

DEC. 6 B DAY Blue

9:30 5^th period blue

11:00 6^th period blue

1:00 7^th period blue

DEC. 7 A DAY Red

9:30 1^st period red

12:30 3^rd period red

DEC. 8 B DAY Red

9:30 5^th period red

11:00 6^th period purple Sheltering Arms

12:30 7^th period red

DEC. 9 A DAY Blue

9:30 1^st period blue

12:30 3^rd period blue

Pershing Middle School Competes in UIL Competition

tdrisdal — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:51:04 +0000

The 8th Grade advanced Theatre class will be participating in the HISD Middle School UIL competition at West Briar Middle School on Wednesday November 9 at 5:00 pm. Tickets are $3.00 for non-participating students and $5.00 for adults. It is free for all HISD faculty with an ID badge.

Pershing’s UIL Company for “To Burn a Witch”

tdrisdal — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:01:31 +0000

Pershing Middle School announces the UIL company for 2011. This year we will be performing “To Burn a Witch” by James L. Bray. The play is about two women and their decisions after being accused of witchcraft in 17th century Salem, Massachusetts.
The UIL Company:
Cast
Mary…………………..Bethany Bruner

Ruth…………………..Greer Blitzer

Dame Stanley……………Elissa Gardea

Widow Jones……………Katherine Victoria

Alternates: Lily Banks…… Sydney Sweeden……Kathleen Young

Crew: Deijanae Mujahid…..Sasha Gonzales…..Sarah Martin…..Beth Suttin…..Thomas Ewing…..

IMPORTANT! Choir Parent Meeting This Wednesday

rwhatley — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:13:15 +0000

REMINDER PARENT MEETING THIS WEDNESDAY —ROOM 413

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE YOU MAY ATTEND EITHER OF THE MEETINGS.–

MEETING 1—-6-7PM

MEETING 2—-7:15 – 8:15PM

AGENDA—

REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS RETURN ALL HANDBOOK INFORMATION (remember to have the medical and optional travel forms notarized )

REGION CHOIR AUDITION DATES AND REQUIREMENTS

CHOIR TRIP TO BRANSON, MO.. DURING SPRING BREAK

FUNDRAISERS–

ORDER CHOIR T-SHIRTS—-

CHOIR STUDENTS IN PERIODS 2, 6, 8 PAY CLASS FEES——$35.00

FOR PERIODS 1,3,5——$15.00

INFORMATION ON CHOIR WEBSITE AND PHONE EXT. 347

WE CANNOT ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECKS.

PLEASE ATTEND OR SEND A REPRESENTATIVE TO ONE OF THE MEETINGS

“Taming of the Shrew” Cast List

tdrisdal — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 08:50:14 +0000

DUE TO THE OVERWHELMING TALENT DISPLAYED DURING AUDITIONS, WE WILL BE DOING 4 SHOWS WITH DIFFERENT GIRLS PLAYING THE THREE FEMALE LEADS!

Baptista – Paul Althaus
Katherine- 1 Bethany Bruner, 2Brianna Arredondo,3Hanna Henderson,4Elissa Gardea
Bianca – 1 Greer Blitzer,2Sydney Sweeden,3Leanna Chan,4Kathleen Young
Lucentio – Rashaw Wilson
Gremio – Charlie Perkins
Hortensio – Mallory Jackson
Tranio – Thomas Ewing
Grumio – Trey Enloe
Curtis – Gloria Brown
Nathaniel – Deijane Mujahid
Phillip – Mia Combs
Joseph – Beth Suttin
Nicholas – Iman Andrews
Widow – 1Lillian Banks,2Katherine Victoria,3Chloe Campbell,4Candace Perry
Tailor – Sarah Martin
Haberdasher – Miracle Leveston
Very Old Man -Sasha Gonzales
Servants – Cast 1,2,3 when
not performing.

Crew – Sasha Gonzales, Lorena Ruiz

Choir Information

rwhatley — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:35:03 +0000

ATTENTION PARENTS OF BOYS’ ENSEMBLE AND TREBLE CHOIR—–WORKSHOP FORMS SENT HOME FOR SIGNATURE

   SEPTEMBER 17—8:30am—1pm—

   REGION CHOIR PREPARATORY WORKSHOP—-THE RICE SCHOOL—N. BRAESWOOD AT KIRBY—

   SO THAT THE CHOIR DIRECTOR MAY HAVE AN ACCURATE STUDENT ATTENDANCE COUNT,

   PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN THE INFORMATION FORM BY THIS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9.

MUSIC FOR REGION IS BEING SENT HOME (to remain at home) THIS WEEK . A PRACTICE CD WILL ALSO BE SENT HOME AS SOON AS THEY    ARE COMPLETED. STUDENTS SHOULD PRACTICE DAILY

ATTENTION—PARENTS OF CHOIRS, RECORDER ENSEMBLE, GENERAL MUSIC AND MULTICULTURAL CLASS

PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN ALL PERTINENT FORMS FROM THE HANDBOOK (distributed during open house or sent home by student)



REMEMBER REQUIREMENTS-    BINDER (BLACK FOR CHOIRS) HIGHLIGHTER PENCIL –EVERY CLASS DAY( failure to have materials results in lower grade)

YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO VOLUNTEER IN THE CHOIR ROOM (complete your VIPS form)

   713-295-5240 EXT 347

Region Orchestra Auditions are Approaching

rwhatley — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:10:47 +0000

It’s that time of year again! It’s time for the annual TMEA All-Region Orchestra auditions for Region 23! If you are in the Pershing Orchestra and you plan on taking the audition on Saturday, October 1st, then you need to fill out an entry contract and turn in the $15 entry fee to Mr. Whatley by Friday, September 9th. This is the absolute last day that money and entry fees can be turned in, so please be sure not to miss this important deadline if you plan to audition.

Entry forms can be picked up near Mr. Whatley’s office in the orchestra room (411). Please e-mail any questions about the audition process to Mr. Whatley at rwhatley@houstonisd.org.

Thanks!

-Mr. Whatley