Paradise High School

Concession Stand List is Posted

Here is the concession stand sign-up list for basketball season. This list will be updated often, so check back regularly for assignments.

Chemistry Students Make Molecular Models

PHS Juniors Brandon Lopez and Nicholas Blevins pose with the molecular models they made in Mrs. Schoenthal's chemistry class. Brandon's model was of caffeine and Nicholas made a model of propane.

Courts for Christ Rally Planned

The Paradise Fellowship of Christian Athletes are holding a Courts for Christ Youth Rally on Saturday, February 18 at the PHS gym. The event will begin at 7:00 pm. The event is for everyone, not just basketball players.

Included in the event will be a speaker and a band. The speaker is Corbin Young and the band will be "In Mocean," which includes Taylor Castleberry and Dustin Campbell.

All students in Wise County are invited.

FCA Shirts for Sale

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes are selling t-shirts until January 23. Details and the order form are here.

Canned Food Drive Winners Named

Here are the results of the canned food drive:

  • 1st place: Mrs. O’Rear with 16 items per person (winner of a pizza party)
  • 2nd place: Mrs. Candioto with 11 items per person (winner of a donut holes party)
  • 3rd place/Honorable Mention: Mr. Foster with 7 items per person
  • A total of 813 items were collected to help families in need. Thank you so much to everyone who participated and will help make someone else’s holiday season a little better!

    Thanks so much,

    Stephanie Kott

    Spanish Teacher

    Paradise High School

    School Favorites Announced

    Most likely to succeed—Connor Berry and Lauren Brinson

    Best personality—Josh Pewitt and Tori Glover

    Most talented—Colton Myers and Ellen Remmele

    Most school spirit—Logan Bailey and Renee Burns

    Most athletic—Andrew Sims and Courtney Andrews

    Most attractive—Kale Johnson and Samantha Bednorz

    Mr. and Miss PHS—Chase Reynolds and Tori Glover

    Student Wins Mask Contest

    PHS Freshman Dillon Meadows won a gift certificate to Pizookie's Ice Cream Parlor for the mask he created in Art I. Pictured with Dillon is art teacher Jan Cosgrove.

    Historical Society Presents Interesting Program

    PARADISE-On November 15 the Paradise Historical Society presented an interesting program about Machine Gun Kelly. A group of PHS theatre students presented skits during the evening and we have a small photo gallery of one of the skits here...

    Art Students Enjoy Field Trip

    During the week of October 31 a group of upper-level art students enjoyed a field trip to an area zoo. Thanks to Mrs. Hoover for this photo.

    Students Give Presentation at Elementary

    On October 24 a group of high school students kicked off Red Ribbon Week by giving a presentation at the elementary. Photo courtesy of Eva Read, Southern Wise Times newspaper.

    Student Wins Award from Klement Ford

    PHS Student Drew Carter won a $50 Wal-mart gift certificate from Karl Klement Ford as part of their "Straight A Hall of Fame" award series.

    Wilson is Crowned Homecoming Queen

    Paradise Senior Victoria Wilson was crowned 2011 Homecoming Queen on September 23 by last year's Queen, Stacy Park. Victoria was escorted by senior Garrett Henry at the ceremony.

    Homecoming Ceremony Pictures are Here

    School and Community Enjoy Parade

    The weather was just about perfect on September 19 for the annual Homecoming parade. We have pictures of the event in the following galleries:

    Color Photos

    Unfortunately, one of our cameras was set for black and white and the majority of pictures were taken with it. Those pictures are here:

    Black and White Pics

    Students Enjoy Homecoming Spirit Days

    One of the more popular dress up days of homecoming week was Wednesday, which was Twins Day. A large number of students did their part in dressing up for the occasion.

    Students Cheer Panthers to Victory

    On September 16 the Panthers played Alvord in a driving rain. A large group of students from PHS did not let a little bit of rain keep them from supporting the home team. We have a photo gallery of the fun here...

    Seniors Go All out for Contest

    On September 15 a group of seniors took to the football field to spell out "95.9" during a class meeting. This was part of the 95.9 The Ranch school spirit contest.

    Class Officers Named

    On September 15 the student body voted for class officers. Here are the results:

    Seniors

    President-Brittany Craig
    Vice President-Kale Johnson
    2nd Vice President-Chase Reynolds
    Secretary-Lauren Brinson
    Reporter-Cody Kimbro
    Treasurer-Baylee Chapman
    Chaplain-Rachel Remmele

    Juniors

    President-Jordan Carter
    Vice President-Jacob Owens
    2nd Vice President-Amy Walton
    Secretary-Zach Fletcher
    Treasurer- Sierra Brandon
    Reporter-Gabriel Silvas
    Chaplain-Hannah Eisen

    Sophomores

    President-Blake Bryant
    Vice President-Marilyn Melvin
    Secretary-Jarret Holt
    Treasurer-Angela Powers
    Reporter-Bailey Sides

    Freshmen

    President-Drew Carter
    Vice President-Mikeala Beck
    Secretary-Shelby Boyers
    Treasurer-Megan Armstrong
    Reporter-Hope Dennie

    Homecoming Court Announced

    Homecoming Princesses

    Freshman-Emily Corbin

    Sophomore-Makala Neighbors

    Junior-Jennifer Buell

    Queen Nominees

    Samantha Bednorz

    Tori Glover

    Victoria Wilson

    Courtney Andrews

    PHS Announcements are Online

    Paradise High School posts their announcements online every day both in written and video formats. Video announcements are always done by our students. Announcements are usually posted by 11:00 am and can be viewed by clicking on the announcements buttons on the left.