Baron Beat

Published 10:46 am Thursday, October 10, 2024

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Tennis Team

The GCHS Women’s Tennis Team had their tryouts for the 2024/2025 year on July 31. The team has been talking about how many games they are going to have and what to expect. They practice from 4:00 to 5:30 after school every day except for Friday.

They have won several and lost several but overall they are doing well.

September 30 they will have a senior night after the game. Go Barons!

By Stella Hofler

Baron Beat Writer

 

FFA Camp White Lake’s visit

FFA’s trip to Camp White Lake FFA center on Sept. 26-29 was led by Mrs. Brinkley and included boat safety.

GCHS students had packed days starting at 6 am and their curfew was 11pm, filled with many activities like competing in a duck call competition won by Austin Eure. Many of the kids competed in skeet competitions while also taking different classes to better their knowledge. They learned boat safety and got to drive motorboats. Most of the students made sure to mention the smores they got to make and eat!

Go Barons!

By Brooke Cyr

Baron Beat Writer

 

Donations Wanted

Gates County High School is taking donations for those severely affected in Western Carolina by Hurricane Helene. These items are being collected: canned foods, bottled water, and bottles of Gatorade.

Those affected by the hurricane are in great need; we need to help in the ways we can.

Go Barons!

By Kathy Harrell and Cameron Bulls

Baron Beat Writers

 

Homecoming Week!

The week of Oct. 7-11 is GCHS Spirit Week. October 7th starts off the week with “Anything but a Backpack” day, so students, make sure you bring the most interesting things to carry your books! Door decorating contest and scavenger hunt will begin, and Pep Rally #1 will be held at the end of the day.

The next day is, Ïconic Duo/Twin Day.” The day also consists of Juniors and Seniors– Car Decorating Contest (Freshman and Sophomores vote on cars).

On Oct. 9 is ¨Barons Wear Pink¨, where students will wear all pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. The door decorating contest will also take place that day.

Thursday (Oct. 10), the theme is: “BBQ Dads vs. Sporty Moms” and we will have the Homecoming Parade at the end of the day. This will be a mini parade to showcase our fall sport teams, school clubs and organization, also our homecoming court.

October 11th is Red Out day, and we are excited to see our Barons decked out in their best red. The school will have face painting during the lunches, and the school day will end with a pep rally at the end of fourth hour. Later that night, we will have our Homecoming football game, and the next day (Saturday, October 12th), we will have our GCHS Homecoming Dance, “A Night in Nashville”. We hope to see maximum participation from students and the community! Go Barons!

By Makinzi Davis

Baron Beat Writer

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Courtney Unger

Baron Beat Editor

 

Homecoming

The GCHS is hosting a homecoming dance Saturday, October 12. The dance is semi-formal. Wear your western attire and have fun. GCHS will provide drinks and snacks.

You can buy Homecoming Beta Club Supper tickets for $10. The plate includes BBQ, slaw, potatoes, roll, and a cupcake. You can pick up plates at the GCHS cafeteria. If you did not purchase a ticket, stop by the front of the school to support the BETA Club by purchasing a plate on Friday evening from 4-6:30 pm.

By Stella Hofler

Baron Beat Writer

 

Blood Drive!

On October 18, GCHS will be hosting their semi annual Blood Drive through the Red Cross organization. This event is open to students and the public.

Participants must sign up and be over the age of 16, and 110 lbs. or higher. If you would like to sign up to participate, feel free to scan the QR code below.

We hope to see lots of participants there to support our Barons and Red Cross. Go Barons!

By Courtney Unger

Baron Beat Editor

 

Tractor safety

On Friday, Sept. 20, the owners of “B&S Enterprises” from Sunbury brought their tractors to GCHS to allow the students in Mrs. Brinkley’s Agriculture Class to experience what it’s like to operate a tractor.

Some of our students had the opportunity to drive them around our bus parking lot during their normal class time. It was about teaching our GCHS Barons the importance of tractor safety and how fun it can be.

The students in Mrs. Brinkley’s class participated in the operation of a tractor, PTO safety, and safety signs. For instance, students learned the importance of the triangle you see on the back of a tractor, the slow-moving vehicles sign, which means the vehicle is going 25 mph or less.

This experience was very informative and gave our students a better understanding of tractor safety as well as hands-on experience. It was especially good for those who aren’t as experienced or comfortable with tractors and equipment.

A big thank you to those who came from B&S Enterprises!   Go Barons!

By Hunter Ambrose

Baron Beat Writer

Photo by Anne Brinkley