Watervliet High School

WE ARE PROUD OF YOU, IRVIN!

YOU'VE WORKED HARD, SYDNEE!

WAY TO GO, TRENTIN!

NICE JOB, KENDRA!

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Thursday May 9th. My name is Logan Schaefer and I am your Friday morning announcement reader. There are no birthdays today. Lunch today is Pasta Ravioli, WG Garlic Bread, Cottage Cheese, Sweet Peppers, Shredded Lettuce, Fresh Orange Wedges. SPORTS RESULTS: The Panther golf team hosted the sixth Division Tournament of the year at Paw Paw Lake Golf Club Thursday night. Playing their best golf of the season the team finished 2nd out of seven teams, just two shots behind undefeated Saugatuck. Alex Sexton was on fire shooting a 3 over 39 which was good for 2nd overall. Tyler Asakevich wasn't far behind, carding a 42 for 6th. Connor Van Lente had 44 which placed him 10th. Moeko Crago had her best night of the year, with 48. In baseball, the Panthers hosted the Delton-Kellogg Panthers and won 6-4. Ethan Westfall got the Win on the mound throwing 6 Innings of No-Hit ball and Logan Eberhard got the save. Hitters were Westfall (2B / 2 Singles), 2 Singles each for Caleb Jewell, Eberhard and Emmett Williams, and Cayden Ryan (1B). In game 2, Watervliet closed out Senior Night with a 10-0.. Nate Harasewicz got the win on the mound striking out 7. Hitters were: Caleb Jewell, Harasewicz , Ashton Coleman, Logan Eberhard, Emmett Williams & Jacob Querfurth. We honor our 4 Seniors tonight and Thank them for their commitment to the Panther Baseball Program - Owen Epple, Emmett Williams, Logan Eberhard and Jacob Querfurth. #11 Ranked Watervliet is now 15-2 on the Season (8-2 SAC Lakeshore). Girls Varsity soccer defeated Marcellus 7-0. Courtney Van Lente had her highest scoring game with 5 goals. Natalie Van Lente chipped in the other 2. The defensive trio of Riley Preston, Aaliyah Hernandez & Alyssa Brown would have a solid game to help Chelsea Lange obtain the clean sheet in the goal. Seniors, we still want your memory board in the main hall. Get it turned in to the counseling office this week. On Monday, May 12th at 2:50 pm there will be a meeting in the high school cafeteria for all incoming 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade girls that are interested in playing volleyball or basketball this summer and next year. Next Wednesday (5/14) there will be a Boys' Basketball meeting in HS Room 148 (Linderman's room) from 3:15-3:30 for all incoming 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade boys that are interested in playing basketball this summer and next year. On Wednesday 5/14 there will be a football meeting in the high school cafeteria from 2:50-3:10 for all incoming 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders that are interested in playing football this upcoming season. This week teachers are reviewing cafeteria expectations in all 3rd hour classes. . This is an announcement for the After Prom Event, which will be held at Generations AdventurePlex in Mishawaka, IN. Transportation to/from, food, drinks, prizes and hours of fun are included in the fee. If you plan on attending, permission slips must be picked up TODAY! You and your parent/legal guardian are required to sign the two slips, and be returned with the $10 fee to Mrs. Tyler by end of day Tuesday, May 6th. Reminder, to be eligible for the After Prom event you must be a Watervliet Junior or Senior - you can attend even if you did not attend Prom. Also, Watervliet Sophomores attending Prom with a Junior or Senior, or non-Watervliet Junior or Senior guests that have been approved to attend Prom by Ms. Powers are welcome at After Prom. Any questions please email Mrs. Tyler - she can contact the After Prom coordinators, Teresa Collins and Carrie Wilder. Next Tuesday is the last day for seniors at the tech center. After Tuesday, you are required to remain in the media center in the afternoons if you do not have a way home. You are also required to remain in your 4th hour class for all of the 4th hour. Next Wednesday May 14th is the annual senior awards night. All seniors are asked to attend. It will start at 6 pm in the auditorium. Earning PBIS tickets for showing respect, responsibility, and safety are Ayden Domingo and Cyrus Scott. Please come to the office now to claim your prize. ***HAND THE PHONE TO MS. POWERS At this time we ask you to stand. The privilege of this day was made possible by those who have fought and continue to fight for the freedoms that we enjoy. Let us respect and honor their efforts by standing, placing our hands on our hearts, and reciting the pledge of allegiance. If you are wearing a hat, please remove it. 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. Those are all of our announcements for today. Make it a great day or not Panthers, the choice is yours!

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Thursday May 8th. My name is Lilly Summers and I am your Thursday morning announcement reader. There are no birthdays today. Lunch today is Boneless Wings, Mashed Potato, Corn Nibblets, WG Sweet Dinner Roll, Carrots & Celery, Blueberries SPORTS RESULTS: Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers beat Coloma on Wednesday 9-3 in game one.Watervliet. Brooklyn Woollett took the win on the mound. Aiyanna Forrester did a nice job behind the plate. Gianna Berry laid down some nice bunts for the Panthers. Our JV Panthers collected 17 hits in the game and stole four bases in the game. Top Hitters were: Katelynn Kostrzewa, Isabella Bultema, Aiyanna Forrester, Kelsie Gaston, Mattie Medlin, Ava Trapp, Brooklyn Woollett, Gianna Berry & Ava Thomas In Game 2, we defeated Coloma 16-1. Ava Thomas took the win in the circle. Top Hitters were: Aiyanna Forrester, Katelynn Kostrzewa, Mattie Medlin, Ava Thomas, Ava Trapp, Brooklyn Woollett & Isabella Bultema. The 10-0 Junior Varsity Panthers will travel to Kalamazoo Christian for their next game tomorrow. Girls Varsity Soccer welcomed the Comets of Coloma this evening for Senior Night. The visitors were no match for the Lady Panthers as the team set out to dominate from the beginning. Angel Nearpass would score the first, after only 2 mins of gameplay via a penalty kick. Less than a minute later, Courtney Van Lente would score the second and the third as well a few minutes after. Natalie Van Lente would score the fourth. Chelsea Lange would be pulled out of her normal goalie position to get into the attacking action and would score the fifth goal. Alyssa Brown would add herself to the scoresheet and would convert the sixth goal. Riley Preston didn’t want to be left out of the action and would score the seventh of the match. Freshman Katelyn Brown was not going to let the seniors have all the fun scoring and would add goal number eight to her name. Not content with only eight goals, Natalie would seal the mercy victory with the 9th goal. A perfect ending for these incredible seniors who have worked really hard to get where they are now. The team will travel to Marcellus tomorrow for a 5pm kickoff in a non-conference matchup. Come out and support! Seniors, we still want your memory board in the main hall. Get it turned in to the counseling office this week. On Monday, May 12th at 2:50 pm there will be a meeting in the high school cafeteria for all incoming 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade girls that are interested in playing volleyball or basketball this summer and next year. Next Wednesday (5/14) there will be a Boys' Basketball meeting in HS Room 148 (Linderman's room) from 3:15-3:30 for all incoming 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade boys that are interested in playing basketball this summer and next year. This week teachers are reviewing cafeteria expectations in all 3rd hour classes. The last day to purchase prom tickets from Mrs.Tyler in the Guidance Office is today.. This is an announcement for the After Prom Event, which will be held at Generations AdventurePlex in Mishawaka, IN. Transportation to/from, food, drinks, prizes and hours of fun are included in the fee. If you plan on attending, permission slips must be picked up TODAY! You and your parent/legal guardian are required to sign the two slips, and be returned with the $10 fee to Mrs. Tyler by end of day Tuesday, May 6th. Reminder, to be eligible for the After Prom event you must be a Watervliet Junior or Senior - you can attend even if you did not attend Prom. Also, Watervliet Sophomores attending Prom with a Junior or Senior, or non-Watervliet Junior or Senior guests that have been approved to attend Prom by Ms. Powers are welcome at After Prom. Any questions please email Mrs. Tyler - she can contact the After Prom coordinators, Teresa Collins and Carrie Wilder. Next Tuesday is the last day for seniors at the tech center. After Tuesday, you are required to remain in the media center in the afternoons if you do not have a way home. You are also required to remain in your 4th hour class for all of the 4th hour. Next Wednesday May 14th is the annual senior awards night. All seniors are asked to attend. It will start at 6 pm in the auditorium. ***HAND THE PHONE TO MS. POWERS At this time we ask you to stand. The privilege of this day was made possible by those who have fought and continue to fight for the freedoms that we enjoy. Let us respect and honor their efforts by standing, placing our hands on our hearts, and reciting the pledge of allegiance. If you are wearing a hat, please remove it. 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. Those are all of our announcements for today. Make it a great day or not Panthers, the choice is yours!

Today, May 8, 2025, we experienced a malfunction of our duress system, leading to several lockdown alert initiations within a short period. These alerts were false alarms. Our Technology Services team worked with service providers to identify the bug and stabilize the system. At no time were any students or staff in peril. We are working with our partners to determine why this happened and take appropriate actions to make certain the system is functioning properly at all times. We know lockdown notifications can be unsettling for some of our students. However, as we discover any system integration problems, we are able to fix them and build a more robust security situation for our students and staff. Thanks, Ric Seager

Nice Job, Jacob!

We are so glad that you became a Panther Adrian!

WAY TO GO, Keegan!

We are proud of you Judith!

CONGRATULATIONS CLORISA!!

DECISION DAY FOR THE CLASS OF 2025!

THANK YOU, Watervliet Community! Your support passed the $13.5 million bond! We're so excited for the bright future ahead for our community and schools. We couldn't have done it without you!

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Wednesday, May 7th. My name is Chaz Hart and I am your Wednesday morning announcement reader. There are no birthdays today. Lunch today is All Beef Hot Dogs, Baked Potato Chips, Pasta Salad w/Fresh Vegetables, Veggie Dippers, Strawberries Seniors, we still want your memory board in the main hall. Get it turned in to the counseling office this week. All seniors are asked to wear college gear or gear for the place that you are headed next year today for decision day . The program starts at 10 am All juniors and seniors will attend. All seniors are asked to check email daily for very important information that will come your way now that we are getting closer to graduation. SPORTS RESULTS The Comets traveled to Watervliet for a cross-town rival double header and the Panthers got the Game 2 Win 9-2. Caleb Jewell was perfect on the mound through 6 innings before finally surrendering 2 hits in the 7th and got the Win striking out 15!! Hitters: Cayden Ryan and Emmett Williams - 1 Triple each, Nate Harasewicz and Ethan Westfall - 2 Singles each, Logan Eberhard - Double, 1 Single each for Jewell, Owen Epple and Jacob Querfurth. Game 2 saw the Panthers plate 5 Runs in the bottom of the 6th in a come from behind Win 7-5. Cayden Ryan started on the mound with Emmett Williams in relief to get the Win. Hitters were: Williams (2B / 1B), Ethan Westfall (2 Singles), 1 Single each for Logan Eberhard, Ryan and Jacob Querfurth. The Panthers now stand at 13-2 Overall (8-2 SAC Lakeshore) On Monday, May 12th at 2:50 pm there will be a meeting in the high school cafeteria for all incoming 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade girls that are interested in playing volleyball or basketball this summer and next year. Tomorrow is an early release day There is an SAC meeting this morning at 7:30 am. All SAC reps should be in attendance. Tomorrow is the blood drive. This week teachers are reviewing cafeteria expectations in all 3rd hour classes. Attention Juniors & Seniors: Prom Guest Pass Forms are available in the main office. Deadline for passes is today by 3:15. No late forms will be accepted. The last day to purchase prom tickets from Mrs. Tyler in the Guidance Office is tomorrow, May 8th. This is an announcement for the After Prom Event, which will be held at Generations AdventurePlex in Mishawaka, IN. Transportation to/from, food, drinks, prizes and hours of fun are included in the fee. If you plan on attending, permission slips must be picked up TODAY! You and your parent/legal guardian are required to sign the two slips, and be returned with the $10 fee to Mrs. Tyler by end of day Tuesday, May 6th. Reminder, to be eligible for the After Prom event you must be a Watervliet Junior or Senior - you can attend even if you did not attend Prom. Also, Watervliet Sophomores attending Prom with a Junior or Senior, or non-Watervliet Junior or Senior guests that have been approved to attend Prom by Ms. Powers are welcome at After Prom. Any questions please email Mrs. Tyler - she can contact the After Prom coordinators, Teresa Collins and Carrie Wilder. ***HAND THE PHONE TO MS. POWERS At this time we ask you to stand. The privilege of this day was made possible by those who have fought and continue to fight for the freedoms that we enjoy. Let us respect and honor their efforts by standing, placing our hands on our hearts, and reciting the pledge of allegiance. If you are wearing a hat, please remove it. 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. Those are all of our announcements for today. Make it a great day or not Panthers, the choice is yours!

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Tuesday, May 6th. My name is Ayana Marshall and I am your Tuesday morning announcement reader. Happy Birthday today to Katelynn Kostrzewa & Austin Smith! Lunch today is Tomato Soup, Cheese Goldfish Crackers, Turkey Ham & Cheese Croissant, Caramel Dip & Sliced Apples/ SPORTS RESULTS TRACK: Daniel Mandujano once again led the way for the Panthers. Daniel finished second in the 1600 m run, third in the 800 m run and fifth in the 3200 m run. Luke Isbrecht had a very good showing in the 800 m and 1600 m runs. Ayden Domingo finished with two PR's on the day in the 100 and 200m dashes, and JD Zuniga finished with a PR in the 3200M. As a team the Panthers increased their scoring by 1800% compared to last year. The Panthers travel to Gobles for the Little Man Invitational on Friday. The Lady Panthers traveled to Lawton for the huge 18-team SAC Championship Meet and came away with seven PRs on the day. Gianna Berry was the lone new PR in the field events as she tossed the shot put 26'10.5". Mya Hood just missed a PR in the same event tossing 26'11.5". On the track, the first PR of the day came in the 200 as Sophia Lechuga ran a 33.01. Two PRs occurred in the 1600 with both Kimmy Romero and Payton Yeske running their fastest times of 5:59 and 6:31, respectively. Angelica Daisy lowered her time in the 400 to 1:13.52, while Miranda Lowell posted a PR in the 300 Hurdles with a 54.05. Two more PRs came in the 800 as Payton Yeske lowered her time to 2:48.8 and Marissa Lowell lowered hers to 3:09. Hopefully the distances will continue to increase and the times will continue to decrease when the Panthers travel to Gobles on Friday. All seniors can still turn in a memory board to the counseling office. Get it here this week so that yours can be added to the senior hall. All seniors are also expected to attend decision day this Wednesday at 10 AM. You have been emailed a spreadsheet with the information that will be announced on your behalf. Check your email and respond to Ms. Powers so that all of your information is accurate. Tomorrow is an early release day There is an SAC meeting Thursday is the blood drive This week teachers are reviewing cafeteria expectations in all 3rd hour classes. Attention Juniors & Seniors: Prom Guest Pass Forms are available in the main office. Deadline for passes is tomorrow, May 7th. No late forms will be accepted. The last day to purchase prom tickets from Mrs. Tyler in the Guidance Office is Thursday, May 8th. This is an announcement for the After Prom Event, which will be held at Generations AdventurePlex in Mishawaka, IN. Transportation to/from, food, drinks, prizes and hours of fun are included in the fee. If you plan on attending, permission slips must be picked up TODAY! You and your parent/legal guardian are required to sign the two slips, and be returned with the $10 fee to Mrs. Tyler by end of day Tuesday, May 6th. Reminder, to be eligible for the After Prom event you must be a Watervliet Junior or Senior - you can attend even if you did not attend Prom. Also, Watervliet Sophomores attending Prom with a Junior or Senior, or non-Watervliet Junior or Senior guests that have been approved to attend Prom by Ms. Powers are welcome at After Prom. Any questions please email Mrs. Tyler - she can contact the After Prom coordinators, Teresa Collins and Carrie Wilder. Teachers are reviewing cafe expectations in all 3rd hour classes this week if they have not done so already. Earning a PBIS ticket for Respect, Responsibility, and Safety is Please come to the main office now to get your coupon or candy. ***HAND THE PHONE TO MS. POWERS At this time we ask you to stand. The privilege of this day was made possible by those who have fought and continue to fight for the freedoms that we enjoy. Let us respect and honor their efforts by standing, placing our hands on our hearts, and reciting the pledge of allegiance. If you are wearing a hat, please remove it. 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. Those are all of our announcements for today. Make it a great day or not Panthers, the choice is yours!

CONGRATULATIONS to the following Panthers who have been nominated by a faculty or staff member as a Student of the Month for April 2025. Freshmen: Madison Darling, Zaylea Pates, Payton Yeske, Lily Collins, Marley Alsup, Liam Allerman, Jane Rudell, JT Isbrecht, Aiyanna Forrester, and Joe Stanisci Sophomores: Emma Owens, Hanna Lomoro, Hailey Adams, Claire Moore, Makena Guzman, Mackenzie Birmele, Ashton Coleman, Elizabeth Leblang, Jess Eldred, and Sophia Lechuga Juniors: Jessie Desjardin, Leila Wells, Isabella Sanchez, Sukhpreet Singh, Ava Sprague, Kassandra Riggs, Chris Parkhurst, Landon Layer, Braizen Robart, Keira Tremblay, Jack Rodgers, and Natalaya Desjardin Seniors: Alex Wilder, Grayson Richards, Ayana Marshall, Logan Schaefer, Carson Underwood, Tanner VanNiel, Mackenzie Robards, Tyler Asakevich, Nic Terry, and Noah Bentley

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Monday, May 5th. My name is Alyssa Brown and I am your Monday morning announcement reader. Happy Birthday today to Liam Allerman, Paityn Desjardin, Julian Diamond & Owen Epple! Lunch today is Soft Shell Beef Tacos, Garden Salsa, Tortilla Chips & Guacamole, Refried Bean Dip, Fresh Salad Greens & Kiwifruit SPORTS RESULTS TRACK: The Lady Panthers once again battled the cold as they took on the best the area had to offer at the annual Rotary Track Meet. With over 20 schools competing the, Panthers were able to grab top ten finishes in the following events: Payton Yeske 7th in high jump and 7th in the 800 Miranda Lowell 6th in the 100 hurdles and 9th in the 300 hurdles Kimmy Romero 8th in the 1600 and 7th in the 3200 Gabby Wisdom 10th in the 3200 Miranda Lowell's 17.07 in the 100 hurdles finals places her 3rd overall on the Watervliet All-Time list in the event. Daniel Mandujano took 2nd in the 1600M and 4th in the 800M Friday night in the cold temperatures at St. Joe high School. Dani ran a PR in the 800 with a time of 2:01.44, and season best of 4:31.56 in the 1600. Luke Isbrecht completed the scoring by placing 8th in the 1600M with his own PR in a time of 4:58.33. Luke also had a PR in the 800M, running 2:20.32. Panthers next meet is Monday in Lawton as they compete in the SAC conference mee Attention Juniors & Seniors: Prom Guest Pass Forms are available in the main office. Deadline for passes is this Wednesday, May 7th. No late forms will be accepted. The last day to purchase prom tickets from Mrs. Tyler in the Guidance Office is Thursday, May 8th. This is an announcement for the After Prom Event, which will be held at Generations AdventurePlex in Mishawaka, IN. Transportation to/from, food, drinks, prizes and hours of fun are included in the fee. If you plan on attending, permission slips must be picked up TODAY! You and your parent/legal guardian are required to sign the two slips, and be returned with the $10 fee to Mrs. Tyler by end of day Tuesday, May 6th. Reminder, to be eligible for the After Prom event you must be a Watervliet Junior or Senior - you can attend even if you did not attend Prom. Also, Watervliet Sophomores attending Prom with a Junior or Senior, or non-Watervliet Junior or Senior guests that have been approved to attend Prom by Ms. Powers are welcome at After Prom. Any questions please email Mrs. Tyler - she can contact the After Prom coordinators, Teresa Collins and Carrie Wilder. Teachers are reviewing BUS expectations in all 3rd hour classes this week if they have not done so already. Earning a PBIS ticket for Respect, Responsibility, and Safety is Ava Sprague. Please come to the main office now to get your coupon or candy. ***HAND THE PHONE TO MS. POWERS At this time we ask you to stand. The privilege of this day was made possible by those who have fought and continue to fight for the freedoms that we enjoy. Let us respect and honor their efforts by standing, placing our hands on our hearts, and reciting the pledge of allegiance. If you are wearing a hat, please remove it. 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. Those are all of our announcements for today. Make it a great day or not Panthers, the choice is yours!

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Friday. My name is Logan Schaefer and I am your Friday morning announcement reader. There are no birthdays today. Lunch today is Cheese Pizza, Broccoli & Cauliflower Bites, Veggie Dippers, American Hero Slushie Attention Juniors & Seniors: Prom Guest Pass Forms are available in the main office. Deadline for passes is Wednesday, May 7th. No late forms will be accepted. The last day to purchase prom tickets from Mrs. Tyler in the Guidance Office is Thursday, May 8th. This is an announcement for the After Prom Event, which will be held at Generations AdventurePlex in Mishawaka, IN. Transportation to/from, food, drinks, prizes and hours of fun are included in the fee. If you plan on attending, permission slips must be picked up TODAY! You and your parent/legal guardian are required to sign the two slips, and be returned with the $10 fee to Mrs. Tyler by end of day Tuesday, May 6th. Reminder, to be eligible for the After Prom event you must be a Watervliet Junior or Senior - you can attend even if you did not attend Prom. Also, Watervliet Sophomores attending Prom with a Junior or Senior, or non-Watervliet Junior or Senior guests that have been approved to attend Prom by Ms. Powers are welcome at After Prom. Any questions please email Mrs. Tyler - she can contact the After Prom coordinators, Teresa Collins and Carrie Wilder. Teachers are reviewing BUS expectations in all 3rd hour classes this week if they have not done so already. Earning a PBIS ticket for Respect, Responsibility, and Safety is Maddi Roell. Please come to the main office now to get your coupon or candy. ***HAND THE PHONE TO MS. POWERS At this time we ask you to stand. The privilege of this day was made possible by those who have fought and continue to fight for the freedoms that we enjoy. Let us respect and honor their efforts by standing, placing our hands on our hearts, and reciting the pledge of allegiance. If you are wearing a hat, please remove it. 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. Those are all of our announcements for today. Make it a great day or not Panthers, the choice is yours!

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Thursday . My name is Lilly Summers and I am your Thursday morning announcement reader. There are no birthdays today. Lunch today is Chicken Alfredo Twist & WG Cornbread, Steamed Broccoli, Shredded Lettuce, Fruit Sorbet SPORTS RESULTS: Girls Varsity Soccer Falls to Saugatuck in Tightly Contested Game The Girl’s Varsity took on the Trailblazers of Saugatuck yesterday evening for their third conference matchup of the season. The Lady Panthers came out strong and were relentless in applying pressure. Sophia De Veras Quaresma played a stellar game in the central midfield and won possession of the ball on practically every 50/50 duel. The visitors were able to capitalize on a quick throw to score in the first half. In the second half, the visitors were able to take advantage once again via a quick corner kick to score their second and give the visitors the 2-0 win. Despite the loss, the team played their best game overall from defense to offense this season. Our Freshmen, Marley Alsup, Katelyn Brown, Aaliyah Hernandez and Madison Darling all stepped up big time for today’s game. The team will be right back at it today against the Bucks of Buchanan for a 5pm kickoff. Come out and support! Attention Juniors & Seniors: Prom Guest Pass Forms are available in the main office. Deadline for passes is Wednesday, May 7th. No late forms will be accepted. Teachers are reviewing BUS expectations in all 3rd hour classes this week if they have not done so already. ***HAND THE PHONE TO MS. POWERS At this time we ask you to stand. The privilege of this day was made possible by those who have fought and continue to fight for the freedoms that we enjoy. Let us respect and honor their efforts by standing, placing our hands on our hearts, and reciting the pledge of allegiance. If you are wearing a hat, please remove it. 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. Those are all of our announcements for today. Make it a great day or not Panthers, the choice is yours!