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Troyanns Sweep 2018 Regionals

The Newman Smith High School Troyanns Sweep 2018 Regionals over the weekend. The American Dance / Drill Team Regionals were held in Padre Island on Feb. 10. Troyanns Director, Brittany Claypool, stated that the Troyanns “fought through injury and illness to dominate the competition and brought home awards in every category.”

Team Awards
Sweepstakes and Gussie Nell Davis Award (93 or above in all routines)
Judges Awards (90 or above from all judges) for all team routines (Pom, Military, Prop, Contemporary)
WOW Factor Award for Team Prop (hand picked by the judges to perform again during the awards ceremony)
Outstanding Team (voted on by the teams)
Best Overall Precision
Best Overall Technique
Best Overall Choreography
Best Overall Presentation
First Runner Up Best in Class Team
3rd Place Team Overall

Officer Awards
Sweepstakes and Gussie Nell Davis Award
Judges Awards for all officer routines (Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz)
Best Overall Precision
Best Overall Technique
Best Overall Choreography
Best Overall Presentation
Best in Class Officers
2nd Place Officers Overall

Individual Awards
Nia Simpson-Solo Finalist: 3rd Runner Up
Lasante Mitchell-Solo Finalist: 5th Runner Up

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NSHS Hosts College Signing Day 2018

NSHS hosts College Signing Day 2018, where the spotlight shines on students for their athletic and academic achievements. Three students from Newman Smith High School signed on the dotted line for National Signing Day. These athletes receive scholarships to attend college because of their high academic performance as well as athletic achievements in their respective sports. NSHS senior, Faith Wesley, signed with Western Texas College in Snyder, TX, to play soccer. Additionally, class of 2018 Trojan, Autumn Parades, signed to play softball with Langston University in Langston, Oklahoma. Furthermore, NSHS senior, Kourtney Kwasnick, signed with the East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, TX, to play softball. Finally, Trojan senior, Andre Overton, signed to play football with Howard Payne University in Brownwood, TX. Coaches spoke at the event, praising each athlete’s drive for their sport and for their strong academic record.

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Trojan Swim Team Ends 2018 Season on High Note

The Newman Smith High School Trojan swim team ends 2018 swim season with a bang. The team represented NSHS at the Regional Swim and Dive Championships on Feb. 3.

All four relay teams qualified for finals and individual swims. The girls medley relay team had their best time in prelims, dropping 3 seconds off from their district time. The boys’ 200m freestyle relay team also had a personal best at finals. The 200m medley relay team and 400m freestyle relay team had strong showings.

Swimmers Carys Kelly and Eleanna Martinez qualified their individual swims for regionals. Carys qualified in the 100m freestyle, while Martinez had a best time in her 200m.

On the boys’ team, Cody Imthurn had a personal best time in the 200m freestyle and 100m backstroke, which qualified for Saturday’s final. Additionally, Rhett Jamesmeyer had his personal best time in 50m freestyle, also qualifying for Saturday finals. Eden Nguyen’s personal best time in the 500m freestyle, while Vince Nguyen had a personal best time in his 200m.