EHS Windows - Week of 11/13/17

Girls Volleyball Brings Home an SPC Trophy!
Girls volleyball capped off a stellar season by winning the SPC trophy in a thrilling finals match with Houston Christian. The Knights took game #1, 25-11, game #2, 25-14, but then Houston Christian fought back in game #3 to win 25-23. In game #4, the girls rallied to win, 26-24. This marks the School's first SPC volleyball championship since 1998.

Amanda Watts, head girls volleyball coach, says: "Our team was full of talent, but what was more impressive was the chemistry they had on the court. We had a tough preseason that put us up against the top public and private schools in the state. We took our lumps then but it prepared us for conference play. We lost our last match on September 9 in a tournament and won an impressive eighteen straight matches since then," she explains.

"This group of girls battled to go undefeated in south zone play and earned the top seed. They dominated the first two matches at the SPC Tournament and met Houston Christian in the finals."

The varsity football team also earned top seed in the south zone to earn their spot in the exciting finals game played in the University of Houston's TDECU Stadium. The Knights put forth a strong team effort, but fell to rival Kinkaid, 38-21. Look for a complete SPC wrap-up by Athletic Director Jason Grove on our website.

Teachers Eric Avera and Hillary Houle Present Poetry Reading in Underwood Library
On Thursday, November 16, the Underwood Library will host a poetry reading that originally took place last summer at Brazos Bookstore, including stand-out performances by our own Mrs. Hillary Houle and Mr. Eric Avera. If you missed their August reading for the Houston public, you now have a second chance to hear them perform at EHS. Join us in the library during 3rd period at 10:30 a.m., or during 5B at 1:00 p.m. The library will be open to all who want to hear the poetry performances.

Grandparents Day: Chapel and Lunch for EHS Grandparents
Please have your grandparents join us this Friday, November 17, for Grandparents Day. The event begins with Chapel at 10:35 a.m. followed by lunch in the new Alkek Gym in the Hildebrand Athletic Center at 11:30 a.m.

A ramp will be located at the red doors of the Convent Building for family members who use a walker or wheelchair. After Chapel, those with walkers or wheelchairs will exit through the transept. Be sure to send RSVPs to Mandy Loper. We look forward to seeing our EHS grandparents!

"California Dreaming" Underwriting Reserves Your Spot at the February Auction

Underwriting letters were mailed last month, so please let the Auction office know if you have not received your letter. Beat the rush and register now online or mail your underwriter reply card (enclosed with your underwriting letter) to the Auction Office. The deadline to register for recognition in all printed materials is Monday, December 11, 2017. Click here for our Save-the-Date Video and a sneak peek of the excitement that awaits you for "California Dreaming: A Knight on the Golden Coast."

Check Out the Latest Info from College Counseling

Still waiting to push that submit button on your college applications? Join your college counselors for another Application Workshop this Wednesday, November 15, during both 5A and 5B lunches in Anderson Lecture Hall.
Seniors—Worried about the cost of college? Save the Date for the College Financial Aid Seminar hosted at Emery/Weiner School on Monday, November 27, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. in the Becker Theater.
SAT/ACT Reminders—Seniors, this is your last chance to test in December for the fall college application deadlines. You can still register with a late fee for both the SAT and the ACT. Do it today!!
Juniors--On November 18 and 19, there will be free SAT/ACT Combo Practice Tests held by Kaplan Test Prep to help students decide between the SAT or ACT. The practice test will be held Live Online. Space is limited. Please register here today!

Additional information and details can be found on our Counseling Connections page.

Alumni Leadership Day - More than 40 alumni returned to campus last Tuesday to share advice and lessons learned throughout their careers. Seniors heard from a variety of panels such as Arts & Entertainment, Engineering, Finance, Law, and more. Check out the photo gallery here, and read panelists bios on our ALD web page.

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