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PHHS graduates 18 from the Class of 2009

by Leah Guthrie
Thursday, June 4, 2009

Eighteen students graduated from PHHS on Friday, May 29, 2009. Those earning their diplomas include the following: Moriah Paige Allen, Austin Michael Bailey, Macey Diane Black, Madison June Black, Alexis Dawn Damon, Courtney Reneigh . . . read more

Baccalaureate tonight at 8 p.m.

by Leah Guthrie
Wednesday, May 27, 2009

The Baccalaureate for the Class of 2009 will be held tonight, Wednesday, May 27 at 8 p.m. Seniors need to be at the school by 7:30 p.m. Bring your cap and gown with you. A power point will be presented tonight during Baccalaureate. . . . read more

PHHS students do well in PCC art show

Pleasant Hill Art students do well at Pike County Art Show in Liberty. Those schools who participated include: Western, Liberty, Pleasant Hill, and Griggsville-Perry. PHHS students who submitted art include: Shelby Johns, Rauof . . . read more

Graduation info and times for seniors

by Leah Guthrie
Monday, May 11, 2009

The PHHS Class of 2009 will graduate Friday, May 29 at 8 p.m. in the large gym. The graduates need to be in the cafeteria at 6:45 p.m. to have a group photo taken of their class in front of the school. After the photo they will get . . . read more

Senior Trip

by Dana Johnston
Saturday, May 9, 2009

This week the senior class is headed to Tennessee for an exciting senior trip. Wednesday April 29th at 5:30 a.m. the students will be loading on there charter bus for there 10 hours ride to Gatlinburg. The students are staying in a three . . . read more

2009 Yearbooks on sale now until next Friday!

by Leah Guthrie
Saturday, May 9, 2009

The PHHS Class of 2009 yearbooks will be on sale this week and next week. They will be sold Wed.-Fri., May 13-15 during lunch hour next to the cafeteria. Cost is $25 if you want a yearbook without your name on it. $30 for a yearbook with . . . read more

Mountains, haunted houses and moving theatres...what more could you ask for?

by Leah Guthrie
Saturday, May 2, 2009

The only day the senior trip experienced rain was on Saturday morning, the day we were scheduled to go tour the Smokey Mountains. Even though it was raining, we went ahead with the tour. We visited the Smokey National Park tourist . . . read more

Ripley's Aquarium and Ripley's Museum of the Smokey Mountains was a big hit

by Leah Guthrie
Saturday, May 2, 2009

The seniors enjoyed the Ripley's aquarium and the Ripley's Museum while visiting the Smokey Mountain area in Tennessee. The group spent the day in Gatlinburg on Friday. They also shopped and walked around the area after visiting . . . read more

Senior class enjoys just "kickin' back" at the lodge

by Leah Guthrie
Saturday, May 2, 2009

One of the highlights of this year's senior trip was their lodging experience. The senior class rented a three-story cabin and spent 3 nights and 4 days in it. The room was equipped with two big screen tvs, a pool table, sauna, hot . . . read more

White Water Rafting highlights the senior trip

Seniors raft on the Upper Pigeon River

by Leah Guthrie
Thursday, April 30, 2009

The seniors started their rafting journey in Holland, North Carolina at the border of Tennessee and North Carolina. They traveled 6 1/2 miles down stream rafting on class III and class IV rapids. We hope you enjoy the photos. read more

Seniors arrive safe and sound in Pigeon Forge

by Leah Guthrie
Wednesday, April 29, 2009

The Class of 2009 has arrived safe and sound in Tennessee. The 17 seniors were accompanied by chaperones Leah Guthrie, Kelly Campbell, Ron Edwards and Dave Young. They arrived at their lodge, the Party Hut, around 6:30 p.m. and began . . . read more

Senior Trip is this week...Wednesday - Saturday

Class of 2009 heads to Tennessee

The Class of 2009 will be heading out to Pigeon Forge, Tennesse this Wednesday, April 29. The charter bus will load at the music room at 5:30 a.m. The bus leaves at 6 a.m. All seniors need to have their luggage at the high school in Mrs. . . . read more

2009 Promenade....Glitz, Glamour, and Grand!

The 2009 Promenade was held prior to "Once Upon A Time" Junior/Senior Prom. This is the second year for the promenade and it was once again a stunning event. Parents, family members, friends, and locals filled the small gym to get a . . . read more

The Wheels on the Bus Go Round

by Leah Guthrie
Sunday, April 19, 2009

Pleasant Hill High School is different from many schools as far as transportation to Prom is concerned. At PHHS we feel our students are number one and so is their safety on prom night. Since our proms are always "on location", our . . . read more

2009 Prom - Once upon a time (Part B)

by Leah Guthrie
Saturday, April 18, 2009

Enjoy these photos from this year's prom. More photos and stories can be seen on this website under the "High School" tab. Don't forget to order a Prom CD from Ms. G to support the yearbook.  read more

Four PHHS seniors honored at Pike Press Scholar's Banquet

Guthrie named Pike Press 2009 Teacher of the Year!

By Jessie Johnson
Saturday, April 18, 2009

On Thursday the 16th, Pike Press held their 26th annual Scholars Banquet for the top students in Pike County. Schools attending included Pittsfield, Pleasant Hill, Western, and Griggsville-Perry. Macey Black, Alexis Damon, Jessie Johnson, . . . read more

Prom 2009 - Once Upon a Time (Part C)

by Leah Guthrie
Saturday, April 18, 2009

More prom photos for you viewing pleasure! The yearbook staff hopes you enjoy the photos from this year's prom. Please support of PHHS yearbook by purchasing a prom CD to help us keep yearbook costs down. read more

Prom 2009 - Once Upon A Time (Part D)

by Leah Guthrie
Saturday, April 18, 2009

Prom 2009 was a great time. Here is your opportunity to see bits and pieces of the night! We hope you enjoy the photos! Be sure to click on the right corner of the pics after fully opening up the story, if you want to view the slideshow! read more

Prom 2009 - Once Upon a Time (Part F)

by Leah Guthrie
Saturday, April 18, 2009

Okay, this is the last of the prom dance photos until we get the pics that Mrs. Arnold took. We will be adding them to these photos. Hope everyone enjoyed the photos! read more

Prom 2009 - Once Upon A Time (Part G)

by Leah Guthrie
Saturday, April 18, 2009

Prom...fun times! Just want to let the students know that the staff and management of Eagle's Bluff commented on what a classy group of students we have at PHHS and they were thrilled with the way we conducted the prom. They said we are . . . read more

Prom 2009 Once Upon A Time (Photos part A)

by Leah Guthrie
Saturday, April 18, 2009

The 2009 Pleasant Hill High School Prom was held at the Eagle's Bluff in Clarksville, Mo. It was hosted by the Class of 2010. A delicious meal was served and entertainment was provided by Shy Boy D.J. service. The food and music was . . . read more

Some scenes from PHHS

"Caught Doing Good...and others"

The yearbook students are assigned weekly hall strolls to find students who were "Caught Doing Good", which is a new campaign set up by Mr. Edwards to encourage good deeds at PHHS. If you are caught doing something "Good", you receive a . . . read more

Unit #3 has tornado drill

by Leah Guthrie
Wednesday, April 15, 2009

It's that time of year again! The weather is so unpredictable so Unit #3 spent time this morning and yesterday doing tornado drills at the grade school and the high school. Students were instructed by their teachers as to where the . . . read more

Seniors perform community service project at the park

by Leah Guthrie
Sunday, April 5, 2009

The Pleasant Hill High School Class of 2009 performed their spring community service project on Friday, April 3. The group decided to work at the park to help clear brush, rake leaves and pick up walnuts. Park grounds keeper, Alan . . . read more

Senior Class of 2009 works Spring Hobo Day!

The senior Class of 2009 has been busy working cleaning yards, businesses, homes and vehicles trying to earn money for their senior trip to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The class is very excited about their trip and would like to thank all . . . read more

PHHS students compete in National Archery in Schools Program

by Leah Guthrie
Monday, March 30, 2009

The Pleasant Hill High School Archery Club competed in the National Archery in Schools Program sponsored by The Department of Natural Resources. The competition took place in the Colosseum at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Students from . . . read more

Archery Competition

by Lindsey Rouse
Thursday, March 26, 2009

Saturday, March 28, students from our school are competing in the Nation Archery in Schools Program Tournament in Springfield, Illinois. You had to have a minimum of twelve students and half of the opposite sex. It is a team competition, . . . read more

PHHS holds 2008-2009 Awards Banquet

by Leah Guthrie
Thursday, March 12, 2009

PHHS held its annual Fall & Winter Sports Awards Banquet, Thursday, March 12 in the high school gym. Students and coaches were honored for their contribution to Wolves athletics. Below is a list of the award winners: Girls . . . read more

Quiz Bowl Season Comes To A Close At PHHS

by Jessie Johnson
Sunday, March 8, 2009

NO PICTURES AVAILABLE   On Tuesday, March 10th, the Wolves traveled to Pittsfield to participate in the scholastic bowl regional. PHHS competed against North Greene. After a close match, the Wolves fell to North Greene . . . read more

Senior Trip Soon Approaching

by Jessie Johnson
Saturday, March 7, 2009

The seniors at PHHS are starting to get excited for the senior trip that will be taking place April 29th-May 1st. They will be traveling to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Chaperones that will be attending include Ms. Guthrie, Ms. Mooney, Mr. . . . read more

Stanley Products Back at PHHS

by Alexis Damon
Saturday, March 7, 2009

Two weeks ago, the Stanley Representative, Mary Ellen Owens, came to PHHS and met with the freshman class. They have been selling Stanley for the past two weeks and the orders are to be turned in on Monday, March 10th. The ninth graders . . . read more

Physics Projects underway for the 09 semester

by Alexis Damon
Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Mr. Dave Young’s physics students are busily working on their physics projects. They have been thinking and researching all semester on what it is that they are wanting to do and now it is time to put the research into action. They are . . . read more

Busy in Art and Shop Classes at PHHS

by Macenzie Merryman
Wednesday, March 4, 2009

This past week at school, the art and shop students have been hard at work. Ms. Mooney came up with a really fun idea. Tape Sculptures! The students tape each others bodies in different positions and then cut them out. The students will be . . . read more

PHHS sports banquet is March 12

The Pleasant Hill High School winter awards dinner for volleyball, football, girls and boys basketball, and cheerleading will be held in the gym at the high school on Thursday, March 12th at 6:00 p.m. Each family is asked to bring . . . read more

Foods classes sample cheese

by Dana Johnston
Thursday, February 26, 2009

This week's the PHHS foods classes are studying cheese in our foods classes. At the end of the lesson we enjoyed a sit-down sampling session. Thursday, February 26th all the PHHS food classes taste-tested many different types of . . . read more

PHHS Quiz Bowl goes 1 and 1 with Payson

Jessie Johnson
Thursday, February 26, 2009

On Thursday the 26th, The PHHS quiz bowl team went at it again.  Both JV and Varsity matches were played against Payson.  After battling back and forth, the JV match ended at a tie of 165 from both teams.   The . . . read more

Four seniors honored for senior night

Merryman, Rouse, Johnson, McMillen recognized

Four PHHS seniors were recognized for their efforts in Wolves athletics. Lindsey Rouse, Mackenzie Merryman, Xenia McMillen and Kyle Johnson received balloons and flowers in honor of the event. Rouse is the daughter or Gary and Theresa . . . read more

PHHS competes in WYSE competition

Pleasant Hill High School compete in the At-large Competitors catagory at the JWCC sponsored WYSE competition. Team members included the following students: Madison Black, Evan Borrowman, Natalie Brummell, Leslee Coultas, Lauren Dameron, . . . read more

Quiz Bowl schedule 2009

by Leah Guthrie
Sunday, February 8, 2009

M Feb 2 Western Home 4:00 (Varsity - won) W Feb 4 PCC Scholastic Bowl Liberty 4:30 (Varsity -4th place) W Feb 18 Griggsville-Perry Away 4:00 Th Feb 19 Western Away 4:00 Th Feb 26 Payson Home 4:00 read more

PHHS watches historical inauguration

Pleasant Hill High School students were allowed to watch history in the making as Barack Obama took the presidential oath Tuesday, Jan. 20th. The students and faculty gathered in the library to watch the even the nation's first black . . . read more

Mr. Edwards gets "pied" for a good cause!

Pleasant Hill High School's FFA sponsored a "Pie In The Face" contest to see what faculty member could raise the most money to receive a pie in the face during the Christmas party. The event raised nearly $150 dollars. PHHS Principal . . . read more

PHHS Student Council Christmas Party

PHHS came back from winter break looking forward to their Christmas Party which was postponed due to a snow day on the last day of school for 2008. The PHHS student council sponsored the event for the entire high school student body and . . . read more

Snow arrived just in time for the winter break!

What's more fun that PE classes? PE classes in the snow! PHHS students enjoyed sledding down the infamous "hill" in back of the school prior to the winter break. Due to weather conditions, the last day of school for the 2008 year was . . . read more

Resource Management classes visit Pike County Landfill

by Leah Guthrie
Friday, January 2, 2009

This fall Ms. Guthrie's Resource Management classes (and Parenting class) visited the Pike County Landfill in New Salem. The group was given a tour of the landfill and saw the new construction that was being done. They learned about what . . . read more

Babies arrive just before Christmas break

by Leah Guthrie
Friday, December 5, 2008

It's that time again. The electronic babies are making their way into the classrooms and homes of PHHS students. The babies are part of Ms. Guthrie's Parenting class and they are also used in Child Development and Adult Living classes. . . . read more

PHHS P.E. students set their "Aim" high

by Alexis Damon
Monday, November 10, 2008

There is a new program that has gone into effect this year in the Pleasant Hill physical education department. The P.E. students began their archery course on October 28th and have enjoyed every minute of it. The course ends at the end of . . . read more

Senior class volunteers at cemetery

by Leah Guthrie
Thursday, October 30, 2008

The PHHS senior class of 2009 volunteered to go to the cemetery and weed-eat and sweep off the tombstones. Class sponsor Ms. Leah Guthrie and teacher's aide Kelly Kenady went along with the class to help out. Eighteen of the 19 member . . . read more

Fall Hobo Day at PHHS

Class of 2009 works to earn money for senior trip expenses

The senior class spent Oct. 30th working for the public during their fall "Hobo Day." Hobo Day is a tradition at PHHS, where seniors are hired by the public to do odd and end jobs to earn money to be put towards travel expenses for their . . . read more

PHHS receives generous donation from Dot Foods

by Leah Guthrie
Saturday, October 25, 2008

Pleasant Hill High School received a generous donation from Dot Foods in Mt. Sterling in the form of a brand new sound system for the football field. Friday afternoon, Mike Post (right), a representative from Dot Foods Charaitable Giving . . . read more

Parade 2008

The PHHS Homecoming parade was awesome! The parade featured vintage cars from Ron's Hotrod Heaven. The cars carried former PHHS Homecoming queens. The floats were great, too. All the classes went all out to make this year's homecoming . . . read more

PHHS 2008 Homecoming Court

Rouse and Vaughn crowned Saturday night

Seniors Lindsey Rouse and Raven Vaughn were crowned PHHS 2008 Homecoming Queen and King Friday night at the PHHS Wild West Homecoming which was held in the small gym. Macey Black was chosen as Flower Girl. Others on the court include: . . . read more

Class of 2010 win the bonfire spirit stick!

"Juniors take the stick competition"

The junior class of 2010 pulled together to win this year's bonfire. Students came prepared dressed in all their blue and gold and cheered non-stop to take the spirit stick for the first time for the class of 2010. Congratulations, juniors! read more

Rouse and Vaughn win 2008 PHHS royalty

by Leah Guthrie
Thursday, October 9, 2008

Seniors Raven Vaughn and Lindsey Rouse were this years 2008 PHHS Homecoming King and Queen. They were crowned at Thursday night's bonfire. Macey Black won flower girl. The official coronation will take place at 8:30 Friday night at the . . . read more

Retired #44 jerseys presented at bonfire.

Coach Tony Merryman's daughters receive jerseys

by Leah Guthrie
Wednesday, October 8, 2008

A usual rowdie bonfire crowd was quieted as Principal Ron Edwards presented the #44 football jersey to the daughter's of the late Coach Tony Merryman. Edwards, who coached with Merryman on the quarter-final 98 football team presented the . . . read more

Spirit week gets underway at PHHS

Spirit week has begun at PHHS and the hallways have been filled with tons of fabulous costumes for each day of Spirit Week. Monday was "Color Day". Monday's winners were as follows: 1st place: Austin Bailey (senior) - Green . . . read more

PHHS Homecoming candidates announced

Members of the Pleasant Hill High School Homecoming 2008 court include, front row, left to right: Madison Black and Macey Black. Middle row: Kyle Johnson , Austin Bailey, Raven Vaughn. Back row: Mackenzie Merryman, Jessie Johnson, . . . read more

New Additions to high school faculty

by Dana Johnston
Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Back to school this year we have new additions to our facility. Our new drivers education and P.E. teacher is Blake Skillman. He previously taught at Bowling Green and will be filling Mrs. Grahams vacant position. We also have two . . . read more

Dodgeball Fever back at PHHS

by Alexis Damon
Saturday, May 2, 2009

Last Saturday the annual Dodgeball Tournament was held at the high school in Pleasant Hill. This tournament was county wide. There were five teams that participated in the tournament this year. It began at 10:00 a.m. and consisted of a . . . read more

ACT testing at PHHS

by Paige Allen
Monday, May 18, 2009

The test are given each year to the Junior class. Lauren Dameron a Junior here at Pleasant Hill High says "It's challenging but, it's esential for getting into a descent college." From Freshman year all the way to your Junior year you are . . . read more

Round Two for Yearbook Ads

by Macenzie Merryman
Monday, May 18, 2009

On Tuesday March, 24 the Yearbook Staff finished selling their final yearbook ads. Jessie Johnson and Mackenzie Merryman made their stops in Louisiana, Mo while Alexis Damon, Lindsey Rouse, Dana Johnston, Paige Allen, and Madison Black . . . read more

2009 After-Prom was a big hit!

by Leah Guthrie
Sunday, April 19, 2009

The students at PHHS would like to say a big "Thank You" to the parents and community members who made the 2009 After-Prom party such a big success. All the students enjoyed the wonderful prizes that were made available to us by generous . . . read more

Last Art Project

by Mackenzie Merryman
Thursday, April 9, 2009

Ms. Mooney has come up with a really interesting idea for Art class for the final nine weeks. Each student gets to choose a famous Artist of their choice such as Leonardo Da Vinci, Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso etc. The student will then . . . read more


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