Benton Central Jr.-Sr. High School

Daily Announcements

Monday, May 17, 2021

 

*Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, and remain standing as we pause for a moment of silence.*

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

 

Library reminder:  All books need to be turned in by Friday May 21st.  If you have a book checked out, you will be getting daily email reminders until it is returned.

 

Congratulations to all Fine Art students who participated in this past weekend's Fine Arts Festival.  Your performances and artistry represented Benton Central's dedication and support by your teachers and administration, over the years to our Fine Arts Department.  Thanks to all who helped make this past weekend a success.All State Choir rehearsal after school today from 3:15 P.M. -4:15 P.M.

 

Check out the bulletin board across from the cafeteria to see the correct matches for each teacher's baby picture! How many did you guess correctly?

 

Attention to all students who were enrolled in Mr. Massie's Ceramics classes first semester, but are not enrolled this semester: You must come and pick up any work that you have left in the Ceramics room by the end of this week. Any work left after that will be discarded. No exceptions.

 

8th graders: Please check your email and vote in your class officer elections for next year. Mrs. Fitch sent an email with the link on Friday. Please vote before Wednesday, May 19, at 3pm. Thank you!

 

A big thank you goes to the junior high student council for donating $100 to BCDM! This is our final week of fundraising for May Month of Miracles. If you'd like to donate your $5 to support BC Dance Marathon, contact Mrs. Kuckartz. On Friday, we'll be sharing our total amount raised this month for Riley Children's Hospital.

 

To all students:If you have time today, take a moment to vote for your favorite senior artist. The ballots are on a table in the commons. Simply write your selection on the back of a ticket, and place it in the jar. One one vote per person.

 

High school cheerleading tryouts for this upcoming season will be this Saturday May 22nd, from 10AM till 1:30, there will only be one tryout this year so please mark your calendars. Pick up a tryout packet in the athletic office from Mrs. Minnich and contact Coach Grace Snedden for any questions  or concerns.

 

There will be a short cross country callout for all students in grades 8-11 interested in running next year.  The meeting will take place in Mr. Arthur's room after school on Tuesday (that’s tomorrow).  Please see Coach Arthur if you're unable to attend

 

Call OUT for 7th & 8th grade boys & girls interested in 2021-2022 BC Tennis on Thursday May 20th from 10:40 to 12:50 PM in the Library Classroom. f you have any questions let me know. Thanks Coach Jim

 

There will be a Girls Varsity Golf Callout on Tuesday May 18th  for any girl in grades 8 thru 11 who is interested in playing Golf during the Fall sports season next year.  The meeting will take place in the Library Classroom by the cafeteria.  Please stop by before your first period class to pick up the summer information from Coach Wiley. 

 

Random Fact of the Day: NASCAR drivers can lose 5 to 10 pounds in sweat during one race.

Today’s Lunch

Calzone

Fish & Cheese/WG Bun

Corn

Assorted Fruits & Vegetables

Milk

 

Tomorrow’s Breakfast

Cereal / Grahams

French Toast Sticks /Syrup

Assorted Fruits, Juice, & Vegetables

MILK

 

BC Golf played at Curtis Creek this year for Hoosier Conference. 

We ended up 8th out 10 teams with a score of 382.

Here are the individual scores for BC:

Kolton Goodman 92

Ethan Sarault 94

Tristin Waber 94

Sam Crisp 102

Thomas Honn 110

Next match is against Rossville at Angel Hill this Wednesday.

 

Benton Central Bison Baseball Varsity Nabs Win Over Lewis Cass Despite Early 3-Run Inning

Benton Central Bison Baseball Varsity claimed a 8-4 victory on Saturday, despite a big push by Lewis Cass in the third inning.  Lewis Cass batters contributing to the big inning included David Wosbuer, Tyson Good, and Nate Moss, all knocking in runs in the inning.Benton Central Bison Baseball Varsity got things moving in the first inning, when Landon Brighton grounded out, scoring one run.Benton Central Bison Baseball Varsity tallied four runs in the third inning.  The offensive firepower by Benton Central Bison Baseball Varsity was led by Connor Hall, Nick Fry, and Justin Tucker, all driving in runs in the frame.Tucker led the Benton Central Bison Baseball Varsity to victory on the pitcher's mound. The righty allowed three hits and three runs over three innings, striking out five.  Jesse Stout  threw four innings in relief out of the bullpen.Good took the loss for Lewis Cass. The hurler surrendered six runs on five hits over three and two-thirds innings, striking out four.Benton Central Bison Baseball Varsity tallied nine hits.  Tucker and Hall all managed multiple hits for Benton Central Bison Baseball Varsity.  Tucker went 4-for-4 at the plate to lead Benton Central Bison Baseball Varsity in hits.  Benton Central Bison Baseball Varsity didn't commit a single error in the field. Brylan Hedden had the most chances in the field with ten.

 

Benton Central Bison Baseball Varsity Takes the Game Over Tipton in a Blow-Out Victory, 8-2

Benton Central Bison Baseball Varsity easily did away with Tipton 8-2 on FridayIn the first inning, Benton Central Bison Baseball Varsity got their offense started when Nick Fry lined out, driving in a run.Benton Central Bison Baseball Varsity scored four runs in the third inning.  Benton Central Bison Baseball Varsity offense in the inning was led by Tyler Klemme and Landon Brighton, all driving in runs in the frame.Fry got the win for Benton Central Bison Baseball Varsity. The pitcher went five innings, allowing one run on four hits and striking out seven.  Brighton and Klemme entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.Gutierrez took the loss for Tipton. The hurler lasted one inning, allowing two hits and four runs while striking out one.Benton Central Bison Baseball Varsity tallied seven hits in the game.  Klemme and Brylan Hedden each managed multiple hits for Benton Central Bison Baseball Varsity.  Hedden and Klemme each collected two hits to lead Benton Central Bison Baseball Varsity.Tipton racked up five hits.  Servies and Phifer all collected multiple hits for Tipton.