Purple Reigns (again!)

The Purple Class of 2025 pulled a rare repeat and captured tis year's Spirit Stick. This is a feat that has not been accomplished since the Class of 2014. Congratulations to our Juniors and their advisors Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Phillips. All of our students had a great Homecoming Week with high levels of participation and school spirit. Students also combined to donate one of our best food drives with items donated to the Eden Gardens Food Pantry in the City of Rochester. The items donated with feed families for several months. Enjoy some final photos from the week!

On October 14th, the Webster Marching Band attended the Marine Corps Invitational in Annapolis, MD. They were up against bands from PA, NJ, NY, VA, and MD. Bands are rated within their class (based on size of band) and overall (all bands in Open Class).

After hours of rain and cold, they took...

-1st place in Open Class IV

-1st place in Visual Overall

-1st place in Visual Effect Overall

-Tied for 2nd place in Music Effect Overall

Here's a link for pictures of the show!

These results are INCREDIBLE and a direct result of their hardwork and dedication throughout the season! We remain 1st in New York State, and have 2 competitions left! Come see us next weekend at Greece Athena HS, or at NYSFBC Championships at the JMA Dome on October 29!

This week Mr. Dykstra's Optics class visited the OPTIFAB Exhibition. OPTIFAB is the largest optical manufacturing conference and exhibition held in North America. Students brushed shoulders with top Optical industry companies & representatives pertaining to optical fabrication equipment, components, lasers, thin film coatings, metrology, adhesives, glass & consumables. Students dressed up and some were offered summer internships. Good time had by all.

This past Thursday, students interested in a career in construction visited the fleet center to learn more about the various paths in the construction industry. The event introduces the students to the exciting career options in construction in a fun, interactive format with hands-on activities and engaging materials. They even got to try heavy machinery! Students had the opportunity to meet with a variety of representatives from employers, universities, and apprenticeship programs.

The Thomas Music Department is having their annual Cabaret Concert on October 27th at 7:00, in the Thomas Auditorium! Tickets are free with a suggested donation of $5. Come hear the Jazz Ensemble, Select Choir, Barbershop choir, and several featured acts perform, featuring the music of Taylor Swift, Maroon Five, Aretha Franklin, Frank Sinatra and more!

Counter-Strike 2 Team

On Monday the Thomas Counter-Strike 2 Team lost their first match 0-1.

Thomas Titans are currently ranked 10/22 teams in the nation

Valorant Team

On Monday the Thomas Valorant Team lost their second match 0-1 in a best of one format.

Thomas Titans are currently ranked 79/86 teams in the East division

Rocket League 3v3 Team

On Thursday the Thomas Rocket League 3v3 Team won their second match 3-0 in a best of five format. Thomas Titans are currently ranked 9/70 teams in the East division

Apex Legends Team

On Thursday the Thomas Apex Legends Team lost their second match 2-0 in a best of three format. Thomas Titans are currently ranked 207/211 teams nationwide

Overwatch2 Team

On Thursday the Thomas Overwatch2 Team won their second match 3-0 in a best of five format. Thomas Titans are currently ranked 19/146 teams nationwide.

Space Club is now meeting every other Thursday after school starting today in Mrs. Drury's room 205. Anyone who is interested in space and astronomy is welcome to join, bring a friend! See you at Space Club today in room 205 after school.

Attention Seniors - Do you need help with your college applications? School Counselors are available every Wednesday until Thanksgiving break during lunch blocks to help seniors with the application process. Stop into the counseling center for assistance.

Order (using this link) before October 22nd for a discounted yearbook and free icons*

*with purchase of personalization

Senior Parents: Reminder that senior portraits are due November 1st. The QR code that was on the home mailing no longer functions. In order to upload your student's senior portrait, visit the Class of 2024 yearbook information website for the proper link. My apologies for the confusion.

Other useful yearbook links:

Order a yearbook

Order a parent recognition ad (for senior families only)

Webster Thomas Yearbook information website

Thank you to everyone who purchased a duck at the PTSA Homecoming Game fundraiser! Thank you also to Mrs. Anson’s adorable children for pulling the winning ducks!

Congratulations to our prize bag winners: Jen D. & David T.!!

**Be on the look-out for another chance at the duck pond in the future!**

Our annual PTSA/WTA sponsored Coat and Concert Wear Event is October 2-26! Collection bags are at all 11 school buildings and DAO to accept gently used items to be redistributed for FREE to the community on Saturday, October 28 at Webster Parks & Rec!

Coming Soon… a holiday apparel wear sale!

**Fundraiser at Can Kings for the 2023-2024 School Year**

Please take your returnables to Can Kings located at 1183 Bay Road in Webster! Label your container with: Thomas PTSA & hand it to the attendants!

Leo’s Pie order pick-up will be on November 15 from 4:30-6pm @ in THS front loop.

Starting next week… BRAVO cards will be available at all musical events again this year! Write a special note for your performer!

PTSA Meeting Notes can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ykArVtam9ahG18C_6iReKxsumPWxI-CN?usp=drive_link

Would you like to become a part of the PTSA team?

Positions that will be open for the 2024-2025 school year: Chair, Vice Chair, Financial Manager & Secretary. Interested? Please contact us at: thomasptsa@websterptsa.org

Girls XC

The girls cross country team took third out of 18 teams at Alden. Senior Natalia S placed fourth overall, while freshman Malia S was 16th.

Boys XC

The boys cross country team placed second at the Alden Bulldog Stampede on Saturday. Senior Jerry L placed second overall, while junior Massimo P was eighth.

Boys Soccer

The Boys season ended Tuesday evening with a 2-1 double overtime loss to Brockport in the Pre Quarterfinals . Riley A had the Titans loan goal. The Titans finished with a 6-6-4 record for the season.

Girls Soccer

The Girls Played Churchville Chili Wednesday evening and won 4-0. Maggie A had 2 goals. Catherine R and Sophie E had the other Titan goals. JJ B and Mckenna C combined for the shutout in goal. The Titans will host Penfield in the Quarterfinals on Saturday at 6pm.

Field Hockey

Field hockey beat Brighton Monday evening 5-0. Kennedi S scored a goal and had 3 assists. Kristina F had 2 goals. Frankie R had a goal and assist. Sophie S had a goal from an assist by Samantha B. Maddie S recorded the Shutout.

The Titans traveled to Pittsford Sutherland Thursday evening to take on the Knights. They lost for only the second time this season 2-1. The Titan goal was scored by Hannah V.

The Titans head into sectionals with the # 1 seed class A. They receive a bye and will go straight to semifinals. They will host a semifinal game Thursday 10/26 at 6pm.

Girls Volleyball

On Tuesday the Girls host Gates Chili. They won in a 3 game set and celebrated Senior night. Christina N had 6 aces and 4 kills. Jolie O’ had 7 Aces to go with 17 assists. Sara C had 4 aces, 2 kills and 6 digs.

The Titans traveled to Brockport Wednesday evening to take on the Blue Devils. They lost in 4 games. (3-1). Mckella O’ had 4 aces, 3 kills and 12 digs. Sara C had 2 aces, 7 kills and 10 digs. Chloe S had 11 kills and 10 digs. Jolie O’ had 6 kills, 1 block, 19 assists, and 8 digs.

Boys Volleyball

Webster Boys volleyball swept Penfield in three straight sets last night. Joey P and Gavin T led the attack with 13 and 9 kills, respectively. Evan C posted 7 kills to go with 8 digs and Ryan W totaled 3 blocks and 7 kills. Nate Z hammered 3 aces while Nick A dished out 37 assists.

Webster boys volleyball swept a powerful Victor squad in three straight sets last night. Evan C powered down 10 kills to lead the Lakers while also contributing 6 digs. Nate Z hammered 6 kills to go with 6 digs, and Joey P continued his intimidating attack with 7 floor-denting kills. Bodey G championed the defense with ten digs as Nick A distributed 30 assists. The Lakers will celebrate senior night Friday evening when they host Brighton....come out to the Schroeder gym to celebrate this special group at 7:30pm.

Girls Swim and Dive

The girls hosted Rush Tuesday evening. They won the meet 93-49. Kylie W won the 50 free with a time of 25.89. Isabella T won the 100 Fly with a 1:13.38. Nina M won the 100 Free with a 59.56. Meghan M won the 200 Individual Medley with 2:24.53. Marin B won the 500 Free with a 5:50.59. Jenna E won the 200 Free with a 2:12.72. And the 200 IM relay team won with a time of 2:03.24.

The Lakers hosted Brighton Thursday evening and Celebrated Senior Night.

They won the meet 109-74. Kylie W had a win in the 200 Free and 100 Backstroke 1:57.59 1:01.84 respectively. Marin B won the 100 yard breaststroke and 100 Fly with times of 1:09.93 and 1:04.36. Meghan M won the 200 Individual Medley with a time of 2:22.95. Jenna E won the 500 Free with a time of 5:48.70. Isabella T won the 50 Free with a 27.52. The 200 Medley Relay Team won with a time of 2:00.97. The 200 Free Relay team also won with a 1:50.72.

Football

The Titans travel to Gates Chili for their regular season finale tonight at 7pm.

Cheer

The Game Day Cheer Team competed at Penfield last Saturday and finished 3rd in their division. They took 5th in Thursday evenings Monroe County Championships. The team will compete in the Avon Invitational Saturday

Off Season Sport news

Still Time to Sign up for a Winter Sport-

Bowling, Indoor Track, Boys & Girls Basketball, Boys and Girls Ice Hockey,

Wrestling, Alpine Ski, Nordic Ski, Competitive Cheer, Boys Swim and Dive.

Go to https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/welcome-to-familyid-athletics-registration

And sign up today!!!

Sectionals for Fall Varsity Sports

• Sectionals for our varsity teams will be taking place Starting next week 10/16.

• Once we have confirmed the games/dates/locations, we will add them to our calendar: https://www.sectionvhttps://www.sectionvny.org/public/genie/783/school/1621/date/2023-10-09/view/week/

• Once the last regular season game is completed, you can find sectional information on the Section V website (https://sectionv.org/). Click on the "Sports" tab and then the sport you are looking for. Once on that sports page, there is a tab "Sectionals" that will list brackets, games, times, etc.

• There will be a fee for some sectional events (see below). This is also listed on the Section V website, under the "Ticket" tab.

• You can purchase digital tickets from the Section V website listed above. Click on the "Ticket" tab and then click "purchase tickets". The purchasing ticket link will only be live once the teams and dates have been set. Once the game is added to our calendar, a ticket link will be added to that particular game.

• You can also purchase tickets by going directly to the Go Fan website :https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAAV

Sectional Ticket pricing and Information

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Glenn Widor

Webster Thomas High School Principal

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