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Welcome to Milford High School Athletics and Extracurricular Activities Descriptions 2016 Mr. Mark Trout Director of Athletics & Extracurricular Activities [email protected] 513-576-2208 Office milfordathletics.org or milfordactivities.org FB: Milford Athletics - Home of the Eagles Twitter: @Milford_Eagles Rev. 1/16 School Sponsored Athletic & Extracurricular Activities ACADEMIC TEAM Advisor: Mr. Harry Smith Email: [email protected] The Academic Quiz Team is a Varsity level activity that competes in the ECC. It could be equated to “Jeopardy," but with a team component, covering topics from physical science to world literature, American history to calculus. The Academic Quiz Team competes in weekly matches against other ECC schools and local tournaments. Winning a tournament can earn the team the right to compete in regional and state competitions. The Academic Quiz Team plays one exhibition match against the teachers at the end of the season. The Academic Quiz Team offers both Varsity and JV teams each season. Competitions occur during the Winter sports season from November through February. Open tryouts are held in October. ART CLUB Advisor: Mr. Damon Tucker Email: [email protected] The Art Club is a group of students interested in pursuing art areas not covered in the high school curriculum. We will focus on socially conscience contemporary art and the possibilities that govern our interaction with the public as artists. At times, we will support other clubs, activities, and classes that help promote the importance of the arts and visual aesthetics. The group meets once a week for one hour throughout the school year beginning in late September. BASEBALL Coach: Mr. Tom Kilgore Email: [email protected] The baseball program competes in the Eastern Cincinnati Conference (ECC). The spring schedule consists of four pre-season games and 27 regular season games. At the conclusion of the regular season, the Varsity team will participate in the OHSAA state tournament and the Junior Varsity/Freshman teams will participate in their respective conference tournaments. The Baseball program will conduct off-season workouts (November - February) for any candidate not involved in a winter sport. Tryouts will be held in late February/early March. Each participant will be required to provide their own bat, glove, and helmet. BASKETBALL, BOYS Coach: Mr. Joe Cambron Email: [email protected] Basketball is a winter sport played from November through February. Players compete in the Eastern Cincinnati Conference. The high school program includes a Freshman, JV, and Varsity team. The program offers players an opportunity to play in summer leagues, attend individual team camps, and fall conditioning. BASKETBALL, GIRLS Coach: Mrs. Kristi McKenney Email: [email protected] The basketball program at MHS is looking for female athletes that will contribute academic excellence, positive class behavior, dedication in the off-season, basketball talent - physically and mentally. The season runs from November through February and requires 2 hours, 6 days per week of practice and games. Off-season participation is recommended if participant does not play a fall or spring sport. Weight lifting and conditioning are involved during open gyms. BOWLING, BOYS & GIRLS Coach: Mr. Frank Ritzmann Email: [email protected] Come and enjoy the newest high school sanctioned sport in Ohio. Bowling is a winter sport, which starts with tryouts in November and ends mid-February. The team competes in the Eastern Cincinnati Conference on both Varsity and JV level. There are district, sectional, and state tournaments. Bowling is an individual (compete in 2 individual games) and a team sport (compete in 4 games as a team.) Bowling is a lifelong sport. There are colleges that offer scholarships for bowling. CHEERLEADING Coach: Mrs. Christy Gregory Email: [email protected] Cheerleaders are selected for football and basketball to lead in cheering teams to victory. Cheerleaders promote school spirit and sportsmanship as well as provide support and encouragement for all school related activities. They enter several competitions, conduct youth camps, participate in community service, and provide hospitality to visiting schools. A Varsity, Jr. Varsity, and freshman squad are provided in each sport. All squads are selected in March or April for the following year. Cheerleading is a year round activity, averaging 12 to 15 hours per week. Additional costs include shoes, tights, socks, and fees for competitions, cheerleading camp, and games. CHESS CLUB Advisor: Mr. Garry Parks Email: [email protected] Chess Club allows students to learn the game and play against others in a relaxed environment. All ability levels are welcome. The Chess Club competes against other schools in the Greater Cincinnati Scholastic Chess League (gcscl.info). The Chess season begins in October and ends the beginning of March. Between matches and practices students should be willing to commit 2 or 3 nights per week. There are approximately 8 matches against our division and a tournament in late February/early March. Academic eligibility is required for participation. CHORUS Advisor: Mrs. Tracy Carpenter Email: [email protected] Milford High School has four choirs. Membership is by audition for Concert Show Choir, Triple Trio and Boys’ Choir. There is no audition required for Women’s Choir and Freshman Chorus. Each choir performs in fall, winter, and spring concerts. The Concert and Show Choirs compete and perform locally for various organizations each year. Additional after school performances are required. This is a year- long commitment. CROSS COUNTRY, BOYS & GIRLS Boys Coach: Mr. David Ackerman Email: [email protected] Girls Coach: Tracy Neal Email: [email protected] Cross Country involves lifting weights and running 4 to 7 miles per day during practice. Races are 3.1 miles over grassy courses. The self-discipline required for Cross Country extends into the classroom. Athletes typically perform well in school due to the dedication required to train properly. All students, regardless of ability, are invited. The season begins with summer running in June. Races begin in August. The season ends in late October. Most meets are scheduled on Saturday. Practices are held after school each day until 4:30 p.m. Cross Country is an excellent sport for winter and spring sports athletes who want to improve their strength and endurance before their season. DANCE TEAM Coach: Mrs. Holly Phelps Email: [email protected] The Milford Varsity Dance Team performs at all home Boys' Varsity Basketball games, several other Milford athletic events throughout the year, and competes at the regional and national level. The team hosts a youth dance clinic every year and participates in other various community service activities. The Dance Team works hard to maintain a team mindset, and positive attitude. Hard work and commitment to excellence have helped the dancers reach new heights and win championships. Tryouts are held in the spring in April or May. All try-out information and forms will be posted on the athletics website. DIVING, BOYS & GIRLS Coach: Ms. Emma Frye Email: [email protected] Diving is a winter sport that requires a great deal of concentration and courage. Due to the athletic agility required to perform dives, prior experience in gymnastics or tumbling is helpful, but not required. Tryouts are held in November for both boys and girls. The season lasts through February when the Eastern Cincinnati Conference tournaments are held. Time commitment is Monday through Friday for practice and meets. Some meets are scheduled on weekends. DRAMA Advisor: Mrs. Sherry McCamley Email: [email protected] Advisor: Ms. Sarah Young Email: [email protected] Drama Club is an active group of students in all high school grade levels. In addition to acting, opportunities are also available for those not wishing to appear on stage. Students are needed to work lights and sound, design and create props, build sets and work in production. There is a place for everyone. There is at least one play and one musical per school year. Tryouts are announced and posted at school. Each play normally takes approximately six to twelve weeks to produce. The time commitment for each production varies depending on an individual’s role. Rehearsal attendance is imperative. It is a great place to meet other people and have fun. Students are responsible for costume expenses. Meetings are held the first and third Mondays every month at 5:00 pm in the auditorium. FOOTBALL Coach: Mr. Shane Elkin Email: [email protected] Football is a fall sport starting in August and running through October. Players compete in the ECC. The high school program includes Freshman, Junior Varsity, and Varsity teams. The program offers players an opportunity to participate in summer 7-on-7 passing competitions, attend team camps, and off- season weight training. FRENCH CLUB Advisor: Ms. Samantha Pittenger Email: [email protected] French Club meets one to two times per month. Activities are student-selected and usually include a Yule Log contest, cultural presentations by students on a topic of their own choosing, making posters to promote French Week and listening to French music videos and YouTube clips. GERMAN CLUB Advisor: Mrs. Jennifer Goff Email: [email protected] German Club meets one to two times per month.