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The 2010 Buccaneer yearbooks have arrived. If you purchased a yearbook during pre-sale, books can be picked up now. If you did not purchase a yearbook during the pre-sale, copies are available. You can purchase one on each campus or from the library at ECHS. Cost is $60. Don't wait; supplies are limited.

East Chambers High School, Junior High, and Intermediate will take school pictures on Wednesday, September 15. EC Elementary will take pictures on Thursday, September 16. Picture order envelopes will be distributed the week of September 6. If you want to order pictures, return the envelope with your money on the picture date. All orders must be paid for when your picture is taken. Extra order envelopes are available in the office on each campus.

Retakes will be taken on Wednesday, November 7. A date for senior cap and gown pictures has not been set yet. If you have any questions, please contact Faye Gardner at ECHS, 296.8169.

Friday night, August 27, 2010, the Lady Bucs played the Colmesneil Lady Dogs. The Lady Bucs won in three games: 25-17; 25-21; 25-21. Ali Way had 7 kills and following close behind were Jasmine Carrington and Abbey Johnson each with 6 kills. Jordyn Kurek led in assists with 14. Wagner stated, "The girls played well and were trying to raise the level of their game which we feel we accomplished at times."

Last night, August 31, the Lady Bucs played 4A Lumberton and lost in five: 20-25; 25-17; 26-24; 25-27; 10-17. The leaders in this game were Jasmine Carrington and Ali Way each with 6 kills, Jordyn Kurek with 12 assists and 7 digs, and Ali Way also had 12 assists. Coach Wagner, "I was very proud of the way the girls played. It was thier best game all season, however we did fumble a few times on making better plays. Overall our aggressiveness, defense, and communication were on track last night. We will continue to learn with every game we play in order to get better come district and we look forward to showing off the knowledge that we are gaining."

The ECJH cheerleaders traveled to Texas A&M in June for summer camp, and they competed against all junior high and freshman squads at the camp. They won first place on the dance they choreographed and performed the first night. They also won first place on the Extreme Routine, which is a dance with an incorporated stunt. For the cheer competition, they placed second. LesLee Harmon was selected All-American. Haylea Rollo is the sponsor. Whitney DeYoung also attended as a chaperone.
 

East Chambers High School will be hosting free ACT/SAT prep sessions for all EC High School students. The ACT/SAT prep dates will be September 18, September 25, and October 9 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at ECHS. Sign-up deadline for these free prep sessions is Friday, September 10.

The September 18 and 25 sessions will be conducted as round-robin sessions where students will rotate between math, science, and English. During the Saturday, October 9 session, a practice test will be administered with the actual time constraints. The practice test will be scored in order to provide students with feedback so that they know what to address prior to the October 23 test.

Any high school student who would like to attend should stop by Mrs. Gilfillian's office to sign up as soon as possible so that organizers can plan accordingly.

The actual ACT Exam will be administered at East Chambers High School on October 23, 2010. Students need to register and pay for the exam at www.act.org. Space is limited so register early. For more information, contact Mrs. Gilfillian.

In the first quarter, East Chambers would drive down in scoring position, but lost possession on a fumble. The remainder of the first quarter would remain scoreless, and it would be Orangefield to score first on a long 25-yard run in the second quarter. The Bucs, however, would answer with a score off a 1-yard pass from Jones to Gilfillian. EC would tie the score 7-7 with a successful extra point kick by Martinez. Towards the end of the second quarter, the Bucs would attempt a field goal, but it would fail. OF would score again to take the lead in the third quarter, but the Bucs would respond with a score of their own off a 54-yard run by Glenn Roberts. The PAT would tie the game 14-14. The Bobcats would answer once again in the third quarter with a score to take the lead. Down 14-21, the Bucs would rally in the fourth quarter when Roberts would score on a 14-yard run. The PAT would fail leaving East Chambers down by one.

The annual "Meet the Bucs" was held on Monday, August 23, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in the new high school gymnasium. Athletes, drill team members, cheerleaders, and the band were introduced. Additionally, it was Parent's Night for football players and cheerleaders. The band, drill team, and cheerleaders performed various routines, and attendees were invited to enjoy sausage wraps. View slideshow. (5:54)

The Winnie Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for the new East Chambers High School Gymnasium on Thursday, August 12, 2010. A plaque was presented to East Chambers County Bank in appreciation for their contribution of the scoreboard for the gymnasium.