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The Lady Bucs came up short Thursday night to the Lionettes of Kountze. The Bucs started game one playing great volleyball and in the end the Buccaneers came away with the victory 25-23. In game two Kountze seemed to get in rhythm and won 16-25. Game three saw both teams trade points throughout the match but the Lions came away with the win 23-25. In game four the Bucs could not overcome a strong Kountze front row and lost 10-25. Despite seven service errors the girls really stepped up and showed determination on the court; in game one the girls played excellent volleyball. The Lady Bucs were led in kills by Charla Thomas with seven.

Duke University Honors Qualifying ECJH 7th Graders

Duke University since 1980 has honored 7th graders who qualify for participation through the Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP). The following 7th graders at East Chambers Junior High qualify for such honors this year: Brennan Beckett, Emily Bennett, Guy Davis, Jarrod Guillory, Amy Harrington, Jonathan Hebert, Brandon Hester, Megan Hinton, Breelee LeBlanc, Jessica Maggio, Andrew McGovern, Emily Payne, Blane Rhodes, Austin Ruff, Joshua Sims, Brittany Snider and Alex Walker.

Further program participation in the program is possible on an optional basis. Duke University TIP extends a personal note to the qualifying students. “Congratulations on your academic successes so far in your educational career. We welcome and value the opportunity to be of service to you!”

Showing their Homecoming spirit throughout the week, elementary students and teachers wore "camo" today. In addition, students learned how to spell "camouflage." Across the district, students have been participating in various spirit-building activities. Watch the district events calendar for this week's homecoming activities.

The Homecoming Community Pep Rally will be held this Friday, October 10, 2008, at 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Buccaneer Football Stadium.

EC will honor the classes of 1949, 1959, 1969, 1979, 1989 and 1999 at the Homecoming Game against the Hardin Hornets to be held on Friday, October 10th. The pre-game ceremony will begin at 7:00 PM honoring the past queens from these graduating classes. The 2008-09 Homecoming Queen will be crowned at the half-time show.

This year's Homecoming Court consists of: Freshman Duchess & Duke – Mallory Franzen & Kirby Johnson; Sophomore Duchess & Duke – Autumn Scott & Kevin Carr; Junior Duchess & Duke – Devinn LaRive & Jarod Rabalais; and Senior Princesses – Keaton East, Tayler Kurek & Shaena Oldham. Senior Princes – Tyler Chapman, Seth Hunt & Donte Raymond.

The EC Cross Country team was successful at the Anahuac meet.  Junior Varsity girls: Sara Bertrand 1st place, Brenda Cardenas 3rd place, Sarah Nelson 8th place, with all receiving medals.  All other runners put up a good race. The meet was held at Anahuac High School as the regular route at the park was not in condition to hold the race.