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High School: News
Two Chances To Buy Yearbooks!
It's Almost Time to Order!
By: Sabra Gaskill | Friday, November 14, 2008
The time is almost here to order your 2008-2009 Diamond High School Yearbook! The Yearbook Staff will be taking orders for yearbooks December 1st through the 5th, the first week in December at lunchtime. There will also be one more week in February to buy a yearbook. These two weeks will be the only . . . read more
Skip First Hour?
Winner Of The Can Food Drive Will!
The 1st hour class that brings the most cans will be rewarded by getting out of their first hour class on December 23. You must arrive at school after your first hour class. Keep bringing your cans. The deadline is December 12. . . . read more
Attention Seniors!
Scholarship Updates
Updates for the 2008-2009 scholarships are in. Some of the new ones include: The Jaycees Senate Foundation Scholarship. This is a $1000 dollar award made to seniors. Two nominees will be picked from . . . read more
Thanks to Our Secretaries
"You have the what?"
Mrs. Jinks and Mrs. Murphy are the Diamond high school secretaries. After I interviewed them, I realized that we really don't thank them enough. Mrs Jinks is our special services secretary. "I do paperwork, and make schedules." . . . read more
Black Friday
"Busiest shopping day"
Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving. It is one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Many people feel it is the official beginning of the holiday shopping season. All the stores run sales and promotions that get . . . read more
Speech and Debate Tournament Results
Drama..Drama...Drama!
Saturday November 22, Diamond's Speech and Debate team competed in a tournament at Crowder College. The following girls placed in prose reading: Kerri Goucher - 12th Arden White - 11th Sarah Bentz - . . . read more
Bored This Thanksgiving?
List of Movies to Watch Over Thanksgiving Break!
Thanksgiving is a time when everyone is usually with their family all day, possibly the whole weekend. But sometimes, all the commotion can get a little annoying. Do you need some ideas to have some relaxing fun over this . . . read more
The History of Thanksgiving
Happy Turkey Day!!!
Thanksgiving is a traditional North American holiday, and is a form of harvest festival. The earliest recorded Thanksgiving celebration was on September 8, 1565 in what is now Saint Augustine, Florida. Despite . . . read more
How Are You Doing?
Mid-Quarter Reports
Do you know how well your doing in all of your classes? To help you out a little, Mid-Quarter Reports will be printed and handed out on, Friday, November 22nd. Mid-Quarter Reports are for your benefit. They enable you to see what . . . read more
What a Success!
The Fall Play Was A Hit!
Saturday, November 15th, was the final night of Diamond High School's Fall Play, "Faith County". The night began with a great dinner, sponsored by the Junior Prom Committee, and dessert during intermission. This effort was . . . read more
ACT Workshops
English Preparation
ACT English workshops are now in session. The workshops are for students who are preparing to take the ACT. Students will learn vital information that they can use, for taking English portion of the ACT. The . . . read more
Dinner Theatre
Prom Committee
The Junior Class Prom Committee was in charge of the dinner for the "Faith County" play on Saturday, November 15! It started at 6:30pm and lasted until the play began at 7pm. They served brisket, pulled pork, . . . read more
Toga Party!
Homecoming Theme Decided
Basketball practices have just started and yet the homecoming theme has already been decided. Basketball homecoming will take place on Friday, February 6th. It has been decided that the homecoming theme will be "Toga Party"! . . . read more
Coming soon in the Copy Center...
Hole Punch Unit!
The Copy Center will soon be offering a new service. A hole punch unit will soon be added to one of the machines. This service can be requested under 'other instructions' on the teachers request forms, which are provided by the . . . read more
Attention All Juniors!!!!
"Play reminder"
Tomorrow night, November 15th, is the Faith County Dinner Theatre. If you signed up to bring a food item make sure you bring it by 4:00 pm tomorrow! Also, if you have sold any tickets for the play, Mrs. Culp would like them . . . read more
Thank You Veterans!
Successful Veterans Day Assembly
The Veterans began to arrive at 8:30 on the morning of the 11th. After they had checked in, they were escorted to the commons area to be interviewed by one of the student council members. Once the interviews . . . read more
Twilight's Big Debut
It's finally here!
There may be a lot of tired faces in the hall next Friday, or maybe certain faces will not be here at all. The long awaited movie "Twilight" is premiering Friday, November 21, with a midnight showing. People have been . . . read more
Online Classes!
Spring Enrollment!
If anyone is interested in taking on online class through Crowder College, Spring enrollment has started! Jim Riggs is the man in charge for the online classes. He or his staff can get you any information you need. You . . . read more
School pictures are in!!
Pretty Poses!
School pictures have arrived!! Pick your pictures up in Ms. Gollhofer's room. If you don't like your pictures, retakes will be November 21st. Thanks Eustler studios!! read more
ACT coaching
Language Arts
ACT coaching for the Language Arts portion of the test has begun. Mrs. Jones will be holding the ACT workshops on Mondays. Two sessions are offered, in the morning from 7:00-7:40 or after school from 3:30-4:10. You must sign up . . . read more
Last But not Least!
A few last minute thanks.
Diamond High School would like to thank Diamond Animal Clinic and Food 4 Less for their donations to the Price-Allison Benefit. Every bit helped pay for . . . read more
Thanksgiving Dinner
Turkey, Dressing, and Dessert
Roast Turkey with Herbal Rub Ingredients 1 13-Pound WHOLE TURKEY fresh or thawed 1 Medium onion quartered 1 lemon quartered 1/4 Cup vegetable oil 1 Teaspoon dried thyme 1 Teaspoon dried tarragon 1 Tablespoon . . . read more
After School Snacks
Simple Tips To Help Keep You Healthy!
Most teenagers and parents are aware of the fact that after-school snacks are very vital for young teenagers. Good snacks like fresh fruits can refuel teenagers and give them important nutrients. Poor snacks like, soda pop, and . . . read more
Attention Juniors!
Fund Raiser for Prom
There was a junior class meeting on Wednesday, November 5th before school started. We discussed a fundraiser to raise money for prom. The juniors will be teaming up with the drama team and hosting a dinner before the play. The . . . read more
Local Music
"Not just a hobby anymore"
Most people don't think of Joplin being a place where there is lots of music. In the Joplin area music is not just a hobby but a career for some people. Many people in the area are starting to play music and playing shows at local venues. . . . read more
Attention Senior Parents!!!
Senior ads are just around the corner.
Looking for a creative way to tell your Senior, "I love you and I'm proud of you"? You can by placing a Senior recognition ad in our 2008-2009 yearbook. In the future, seeing your message will bring a smile as they remember your . . . read more
Pump Up the Spirit!
D-Town Crazy T-shirt Orders
D-Town Crazy T-shirts are a way for the diamond student body to show their spirit! They are now on Sale! The shirts will be sold during lunch starting today, November 4 and ending Friday, November 14. The T-shirts will cost $10.00. . . . read more
Thanks to everyone!
Mrs.PA's Benefit was a Success!
Last Thursday, October 30 the benefit for Mrs. Price Allison went better than planned. There was a great turn out. Many Diamond families joined us at the dinner along with a few . . . read more
What's In A Purse?
Lets take a peek inside...
Taking a look into a girls purse, you could find anything and everything. Purses come in a variety of sizes. A girl could carry a tiny clutch, big enough for your keys and lip gloss, or a big tote that holds everything you . . . read more
Prom Fundraiser
Dinner, Auction and Entertainment!
Fundraising for Prom 2009 is in the works. Fundraising for this event will be very vital for a successful night at Prom. One fundraising project will be on Thursday, October 30th, in the High School commons area. There will be a . . . read more
Kicking Off Academic Team
Actually, they are the brightest crayons in the box.
There was an impressive turnout for Academic Team this morning with a total of 15 people showing up. That's quite a spectacle when all interested had to be there at 7 a.m. Returning members from last years team are; Chris . . . read more
Waiting for the Celebration
"Fun, Entertainment, and Friends"
Coming in November is the Hmong New Year celebration at Crowder College. The Hmong community in Missouri will all be there. It will be a time to meet and get to know people. Last year's celebration was full of fun. Both the young and . . . read more
