The purpose of the Gobles Academic Hall of Fame is to recognize Gobles’ graduates who achieved a high level of academic excellence while in high school and who have distinguished themselves in their selected career choice. This award will also recognize Gobles’ graduates who performed well while in high school and exceptionally well in their selected career choice with or without the benefit of a degree program beyond the high school level.

Anyone may nominate a person for the Gobles Public Schools Academic Hall of Fame. Nomination forms can be found on the school web site at www.gobles.org or can be picked up in the high school office. Completed nomination forms must be received prior to March 12, 2012 to be considered for the current year.

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The month of January marks the annual observance of School Board Recognition Month - a time to salute the work of school board members and celebrate public education. Showing appreciation for the important work of school boards should be a year-round process, but too often, we neglect to recognize the dedication and hard work of these men and women who represent us. The staff and students of our district are asking all members of the community to take a moment and tell a school board member, "thanks for caring about our children". We applaud them for their vision and voice to prepare today's students to be tomorrow’s leaders. The men and women serving Gobles Public Schools are:

Bonnie Miller, President
James Smith, Vice President
Terry Doyle, Secretary
Brian Beam, Treasurer
Dan Wahmhoff, Trustee
Paula Sipes, Trustee
Mitchell Smith, Trustee

The WHFB Academic Challenge Quiz Bowl season has begun! The Academic Challenge Quiz Bowl matches are played at the WHFB studios, 2100 Fairplain Ave., Benton Harbor, MI. The matches are broadcast LIVE Saturday morning beginning at 10 o'clock on AM 1060.

The Gobles team had their first match on November 19th against Michigan Lutheran and, although we lost that match, we plan to come back strong against New Buffalo on January 29th, and against Fennville on Febraury 4th.

The regular SAC Quiz Bowl season begins in January. Stay tuned for more information!

More than 600,000 students nationwide participated in History Day this year. Over 2,700 made the trip to nationals in College Park, MD from every state, territory, and even China to compete for national titles and scholarships. The award presentation was broadcast live by the History Channel.

Congratulations to Garrett Fragala and Russell Aspinwall as they were presented with the Lee Allen History of Baseball medals and scholarships. This honor is bestowed upon the best overall entry out of any category, age level, and division that demonstrates the best research skills, accuracy, and appreciation of the national pastime in the entire nation. The boys also scored all superior and excellent marks in their individual division and category placing them near the top portion in group performances with "Play Ball!" Jackie Robinson: Breaking the Color Barrier".

This week Gobles High School English teacher Corey Harbaugh wrote in his Van Buren County Advertiser column an idea worth sharing. Mr. Harbaugh writes that perhaps the secret to success in school is what happens when school isn't even in session. He suggests the learning that takes place each summer can have a strong impact on student success when school rolls around again in the fall.

To view the entire article visit Mr. Harbaugh's blog.

Congratulations Russell Aspinwall and Garrett Fragala. They competed for the Michigan History Day competition at Grand Valley State University on Saturday. Russell and Garrett did a historical performance on the integration of blacks into the white baseball league and how it showed debate and diplomacy. In addition to creating a script they needed to write a process paper, an annotated bibliography broken into primary and secondary sources, and be interviewed by several judges. Russell and Garrett were chosen as the state champions for Michigan and will be representing the entire state of Michigan at Nationals on June 12 in Washington DC! Please wish them luck.

Friday, April 29th, Gobles Seniors were honored at a luncheon held at the Silo in Allegan. Each year the SAC principals are allowed to nominate five seniors to the team. Students are selected based on a formula that considers two factors: GPA at the end of the second trimester of the senior year and SAT or ACT test scores. Congratulations to the 2011 recipients: Lauren Brindley, Emily Simpson, Katie Chase, Dylan Gladysz, and Kristen Wahmhoff!

Gobles Varsity Quiz Bowl team has placed first in a field of nine during the buzzer match portion of the season. They had 14 wins, well ahead fo the nearest competition with 11 wins. Team members include Cassie Birch, Dylan Gladysz, Luke Grossman, Val Hirsch, and Emily Simpson. The season's final tournament will be held next Wednesday, March 23 at the VanBuren Conference Center in Lawrence at 4:30. The Varsity and Junior Varsity teams will be competing in the tournament. The public is invited. Come and cheer them on.