THE SWORD AND SHIELD
April 28, 2021 | Issue 1
Upcoming Events
Vote for Class Officers - May 3 Underclassman Honors Night - May 11
Graduation - May 28
UL Athletics
Try-Outs
Tennis
Golf
Baseball
Exam Exemption
Senior exempt forms are available NOW!
Underclassman (9th-11th) forms will be available May 10th!
WE ARE UL!
RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, READY TO LEARN
SENIORS!
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Senior Activities & Events
Senior Honors Night
We are excited about the upcoming Senior Honors Night ceremony for the class of 2021! The ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, May 13, 2021, at 7:00 PM in the Upson-Lee High School gymnasium.
Senior Picnic
The Senior Picnic is scheduled for May 14, 2021 at The Ridge Lake from 10AM-2PM. Come enjoy zip-lining, volleyball, competitive activities, and lunch, while hanging out with your classmates.
430 Hickory Ridge Rd.
Meansville GA, 30256
 To attend the picnic: - You must have paid your Senior Dues. On the day of the picnic you: Must be in dress code. May not bring in any food or drinks of your own. May not arrive late or leave early.
Senior Community Video
Seniors we are honoring you and your achievements! Check your @tustudents.org email address for a link to set up your video! All submissions are due by Monday, May 24, at 7:30PM.
Participating is easy!
  •  Upload a video of yourself
  • Include a selfie
  • Write a thank-you message
General News
EXAM EXEMPTION
Seniors:
Exam exemption forms will be available for Seniors beginning, Tuesday, April 27, 2021. You may pick up a form(on red paper) in the front office. 
A copy of the exemption form is also available here. You will need to print and complete the form.
For Seniors: Exemption forms are due to the attendance office no later than Tuesday, May 4, 2021, by 3:10PM
Underclassman:
Exam exemption forms will be available for underclassman (9th-11th) beginning Monday, May 10.
EXAM DATES:
EOC's
May 3rd & May 4th- American Literature
May 5th- U.S.History & Biology
May 6th & May 7th- Algebra I 
AP EXAMS
May 3rd - 8:00AM - US Gov. and Politics
May 4th - 12:00PM - Human Geography
May 5th - 8:00AM - English Lit. and Comp.
May 6th - 8:00AM - US History
May 10th - 12:00PM - Macroeconomics
May 11th - 12:00PM - Psychology
May 12th - 8:00AM - English Lang. and Comp.
May 14th - 8:00AM - Biology
May 14th - 12:00PM - Environmental Science
UNDERCLASSMAN HONORS NIGHT
Tuesday, May 11th we will celebrate our underclassman in the ULHS Gymnasium.
9th, 10th, & 11th Grade - 7:00PM
PHYSICALS - APRIL 28
You will enter the end of the 200 Hall for physicals.
DO NOT ENTER ANY OTHER WAY.
The schedule for physicals are as follows: 
4:30 - Football
4:45 - All other high school male athletes
5:00 - Rising 9th grade males
5:15 - All female athletes including rising 9th grade
Shorts, flip flops and slides should be worn for physicals. Parents will not be allowed to enter the building for physicals. 

SENIOR PICTURES
Rising seniors will be taking their senior portraits on June 1st through the 4th in the Fine Arts Center. You will receive an appointment card from BPI Photography to your address on file with the school. You should receive your appointment card within the next two weeks. Please see Ms. Garrard with any questions.  
CLASS RING INFORMATION
Order your class ring today! Don't miss out on this special opportunity to represent Upson-Lee High School. Check out the Herff Jones website to design your ring and make a purchase!

FINE ARTS
BAND - ULHS Band is scheduled to perform their concert at the Upson-Lee Fine Arts Center Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 7:00PM.
CHORUS - ULHS Chorus is scheduled to perform their concert at the Upson-Lee Fine Arts Center Friday, May 7, 2021 at 7:00PM.
CONGRATULATIONS to the following students for their performance in the Regional Literary Meet:
Riley Greer - 1st Place in Girl's Solo
Gavin Hoppe - 3rd Place in Boy's Solo
Kaylan Dawson, Jaden Brown, and Meghan Jacobs - 2nd Place in Girl's Trio
Taylor Phillips - 3rd Place in Oral Performance (Dramatic) 
Riley Greer - 2nd Place in Oral Performance (Humorous) 
Sydney Parker - 3rd Place in Extemporaneous Speaking (Domestic)
Riley Greer will be competing for the State Title in Girls Solo on Saturday, May 1st. Good Luck Riley!
Athletics
Upson-Lee Boys Tennis had a historic run in the 2020-2021 GHSA Class AAA Boys State Tennis Championship Playoffs. Yesterday the team finished off a great season in Oconee County. They made it to the Elite 8 for the first time in school history! This is an extraordinary achievement! Congratulations on a great season!
TRY-OUTS
Try-outs are here for the following sports:
Competition Cheer - May 3-7 at 3:30 - ULHS Gym
Softball - May 5-6 at 3:30 - ULHS Softball Complex
Volleyball - May 17-19 at 3:30 - ULHS Gym
Competitive Dance - May 10-14 at 3:30 - ULHS Gym
Basketball Cheer - May 17 at 3:30 - ULHS Gym
See Ms. Strange in the athletic office for more information.
GOLF
The ULHS Golf Team will be traveling to Forrest Heights Country Club in Statesboro, GA for the Area Tournament on Tuesday, May 4th. Good luck to both our Girls and Boys Teams!
BASEBALL
The Upson-Lee Diamond Knights, led by the strongest senior class we’ve seen in many years, have all the pieces in place to bring home a state championship! Playoffs begin Thursday April, 29 in Hinesville, Ga. as UL will face off against Liberty Co. in the opening round. Tickets will only be available online and can be purchased here.