As much as we hoped the day would never come, Guidance Director Mr. Jay Heefner has officially retired ... and this time he means it! When Mr. Heefner agreed to help SMGHS by coming out of retirement to 'fill in' for the remainder of the 2000-01 school year, he had no idea he would be finishing 8 additional school years at SMGHS. How fortunate those graduating classes were to have the incredible knowledge, care, compassion, and concern for their future well-being that Mr. Heefner shared so willingly. He will be missed, perhaps most poignantly by the void where he always stood every morning to greet each student as they arrived at SMGHS. Mr. Heefner, thank you from the bottom of our hearts, and the depths of the halls at SMGHS. We wish you peace, comfort, and an unending supply of great books to read!
Keep your touch on the ball over the summer. Boys & Girls Soccer, Girls Volleyball, and Boys & Girls Basketball will all be working out during the next few months. Stay in 'game shape,' meet your teammates and have a great time. Following are the schedules and coaches' information:
Girls Soccer: Drop in practices Wednesdays, 6:45-8 pm, beginning July 1. Coach Durski 301-241-3793.
Boys Soccer: Tuesdays, 6:30-8 pm, beginning July 7. Coach Long 240-818-1632.
Volleyball: Open gym Tuesdays, 5-7 pm, beginning June 23. Coach Easterday 301-465-0606.
Girls Basketball: Workouts Saturday mornings, 9:00-noon. Coach Rideout 301-739-6566.
Boys Basketball: Varsity & JV Summer League play. Coach Brashears 301-991-2960.
SMGHS has developed a vibrant international student program, which offers families a great opportunity to open their hearts and home to host a student for a semester, or a full school year. Learn about another culture first hand, and make a friend for life! Call the Admissions Office for more information.
Rain can't stop Cokey's Golf Tournament! The new date has been set for July 10, with lunch at 11:00 a.m. followed by a 12:00 tee time. The tournament will be held at Beaver Creek Country Club, and the cost is $70 per golfer. Don't miss this great opportunity to tee it up for a good cause. Contact Cokey Robertson at 301.824.6044 for more information and to register.
A 45th Reunion is being planned for August 2009 at Potomac Fish and Game Club. Exact dates and more information will be sent in Spring 2009. Help is needed in locating Jeri Bryem and John Tyler. If you have any contact information for them please email Shelva (Shupp) Belcher at csbelcher97@verizon.net or phone 301-791-9572. Anyone interested in helping plan the weekend please contact Shelva or Bill Sonnik at gsonnik3@aol.com.
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