News Briefs

Story 1 - 


Who: Travis Logan, senior, Dee Contreras, junior, Duncan Pfieffer 
What: Won district DECA competition When: two weeks ago Where: Union College 
Why: good at visual merchandising How: competed 


Summary lead, version 1: Byrnehurst senior Travis Logan takes home the top honors at last weeks district DECA competition at Union College. Travis won for his incredible craftsmanship in visual merchandising, while two other Byrnehurst students also took home prizes.
 
Summary lead, version 2: At this years annual district DECA competition, local senior Travis Logan takes home first place honors for visual merchandising. His fellow Byrnehurst High School students Dee Contreras and Duncan Pfieffer also take home smaller prizes. 

Summary lead, version 3: After putting in hours and hours of effort to perfect his visual merchandising craft, Travis Logan, senior, takes home first place in the district DECA competition. He made his way up to Union College two weeks ago with his fellow Byrnehurst students to compete. 

Story (2 to 3 paragraphs) -  After putting in hours and hours of effort to perfect his visual merchandising craft, Travis Logan, senior, takes home first place in the district DECA competition. He made his way up to Union College two weeks ago with his fellow Byrnehurst students to compete. 
            Travis is looking forward to heading to the state competition in April.  "My goal is taking first at state so I qualify for nations in Florida." Travis expressed. He is already working hard on modifying his presentation for the next competition to wow the judges and make sure he gets his first place win again. 


Story 2 - 


Who: Girls in grade 10 - 12
What: Color Guard try - outs
When: Tuesday May 25 - Thursday May 27
Where: School campus on the west side of the parking lot
Why: to fill 16 positions for next year's color guard
How: try - out

Summary lead, version 1: Incoming sophomores through seniors should start making their way out to the west side of the parking lot for Tuesday's color guard tryouts. There are only 16 positions on the team so girls need to make sure to bring out their best abilities that they can.

Summary lead, version 2: There are only 16 positions to fill on next years color guard team and girls are racing to fill them. Girls in grades 10 through 12 are invited to come tryout from Tuesday May 25 through Thursday May 27 on the west side of the parking lot.

Summary lead, version 3: Color Guard is holding their tryouts next Tuesday through Thursday for next years team. Girls in grade 10 -12 are invited to join and need to bring their a-game because there are only 16 positions to fill.

Story (2 to 3 paragraphs) - There are only 16 positions to fill on next years color guard team and girls are racing to fill them. Girls in grades 10 through 12 are invited to come tryout from Tuesday May 25 through Thursday May 27 on the west side of the parking lot. 
                     Dance, coordination, rhythm, and flag-twirling ability are all needed to make the team and those chosen will going the marching band in the fall. The team performs during football season, basketball halftimes, and few select parades. 
                     The color guard anticipates that lots of girls will be trying out to be on the coveted team, so if it is necessary, a second round of tryouts will take place the following week. To get your application in, pick one up from color guard adviser, Ms. Cindy Barker in room 103.