Students at Poplarville High School participated in the 6th Annual College and Career Fair 2006.

There were over 60 participants representing 45 careers, companies, college and military branches at the P.H.S. 6th Annual College and Career Fair. Students and teachers who attended the fair this year proclaimed the fair as ?a huge success!? Students had the opportunity to explore many companies and careers by getting first hand information from people who presently work in the field. They were able to ask questions and check out opportunities from college and military recruiters.

We would like to thank Mrs. Susan Alexander and her Culinary Arts Class for the wonderful lunch they prepared for our guests.

Amanda G., an 11th grade student at PHS, has won the last Tropical Bag giveaway for this school year. The bag, full of goodies for the summer, was presented to Amanda by Sophomore Bradley D. The tropical bag was donated by Mrs. Louise Smith of the Poplarville PTA.

This semester, PHS students have been enjoying fruit and vegetable snacks each morning during Channel One. The Tropical Bag giveaway is part of this Healthy Lifestyles initiative promoted by Poplarville School District.

Carl Merritt, Principal of Poplarville High School, has been selected by the School board as the new Superintendent. After the long process of filling out applications and interviews Merritt, was chosen out of twelve people to fill the superintendent position.

When asked about being appointed to the position, Merritt commented, ?Wow, after 28 years in the profession, this is the greatest honor. I am very humbled and appreciative and willing to get things done. I am looking forward to working for a lot of great people.?

It will be a full school year before Merritt has full control over the district. Mrs. Gylde Fitzpatrick will be helping Merritt with decisions and other obstacles that lie ahead. Merritt commented, ?Mrs. Fitz has been an excellent superintendent. I am looking forward to being in her guidance.?

The principal position at the high school has yet to be filled. The School District will begin interviewing soon and they hope to have someone officially take over by the new school year. Carl Merritt will officially leave the high school on June 30, 2006 and begin his work as superintendent.

Poplarville High School?s PHS Players have been working very hard on two theatrical productions. The first play is ?If Girls Asked Boys for Dates?, starring Ben Hollywood as Harry; Michael Kammer as George; Cassy Frieson as Kay; Lauren Fuerst as Nancy. The second production ?Whodunit?? stars Ben Hollywood as Uncle Eben, Charity Gwinn as Alice, Ryan Boyd as Malcolm, and Kathleen Lumpkin as Grandma. The productions will open on Saturday May 6, 2006, in the Poplarville High School cafeteria with a 7pm curtain; with a second performance on Sunday May 7, 2006, also in the PHS cafeteria with a 2pm curtain. Ticket prices for both plays are $3.00 for children under 10 and students with school identification, and $5.00 for adults.