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Mrs. Laura Cottrill

Mrs. Laura Cottrill, Adviser

Teaching is my passion. Whether it is facilitating an English class Socratic Seminar, coaching the English academic team, advising The Owl newspaper or the Patriot yearbook, I love what I do. I am married to Kevin, SHS Band Director, for nearly 26 years, and we have three children: Harrison, IU sophomore; Will, senior; and Katie, freshman. Major is our sweet eight-year-old black lab mix, and new kitties, Calypso and Bobbi, live in our home. A graduate of Purdue and Columbus North, my heart also belongs to the Seymour Owls. Please contact any staff member with stories you want to read. Let’s have a great year, SHS! Who will? Owls will!

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Tragic accident claims Marcus Booker's life

Tragic accident claims Marcus Booker’s life

Mrs. Laura Cottrill, Adviser
October 5, 2022

Marcus Booker, a member of the Seymour Owl family, died in a single-vehicle wreck Friday evening September 23 in far northeastern Jackson County, police reported to The Tribune. Marcus was born on September...

March Madness is back

March Madness is back

Mrs. Laura Cottrill, Adviser
March 14, 2022

March Madness is BACK! Join The Owl newspaper staff's fun for bragging rights as the 2022 Bracketology winner. We have requested the site to be unblocked, so please be patient if your link does not work....

Lady Owls win first sectional game 59-47

Lady Owls win first sectional game 59-47

Mrs. Laura Cottrill, Adviser
February 2, 2022

Congratulations, Lady Owls, on your first sectional win of the 2022 IHSAA tournament. The Lady Owls defeated New Albany 59-47. They have not won the opening game of the sectional for the past nine years,...

NCAA bracketology challenge

Mrs. Laura Cottrill, Adviser
March 16, 2021

It's March Madness! Do you want BRAGGING RIGHTS for having the best NCAA tournament bracket for 2021? Join the SHS newspaper staff for this fun competition. There is no cost. All you do is click the link...

Unified Track practices start March 8

Unified Track practices start March 8

Mrs. Laura Cottrill, Adviser
February 9, 2021

Do you like to participate in track and field events? What exactly is Unified Track? Unified Track allows you to participate in all aspects of spring track while forming a life-long friendship and championing...

Shields Park pool is hiring for 2021 summer

Shields Park pool is hiring for 2021 summer

Mrs. Laura Cottrill, Adviser
February 8, 2021

Shields Park pool is hiring lifeguards, front office and concession help for the coming summer.  Anyone interested should stop by the main office for an application or contact Mr. Boggs.  Return ALL...

Looking for a new activity? Check these out!

Looking for a new activity? Check these out!

Mrs. Laura Cottrill, Adviser
February 8, 2021

UPDATE: Girls tennis conditioning begins Tuesday, Feb 9 at Emerson school from 4-5. Bring racquet, water bottle and mask it up! Enter gym through back playground door. Do you enjoy helping people...

SHS information to know

SHS information to know

Mrs. Laura Cottrill, Adviser
October 22, 2020

Any male or female interested in wrestling this season should join our Google Classroom: xfs4w5p.  First official practice is Monday, November 2nd.  Everyone must have final forms and a physical...

New Faces...Masked

New Faces…Masked

Mrs. Laura Cottrill, Adviser
August 21, 2020

Welcome to the 2020-21 school year from The Owl staff.

The Owl APP

The Owl APP

Mrs. Laura Cottrill, Adviser
April 24, 2020

Find The Owl on a new platform. Search Student News Source in the APP Store or click on one of these links. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/student-news-source/id1463449523 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.snosites.studentnewssource

National Honor Society Applications DUE 2/28!

National Honor Society Applications DUE 2/28!

Mrs. Laura Cottrill, Adviser
February 27, 2020

  Info for 2019-2020 National Honor Society Applicants:  To those who received an invitation and chose to apply, here are a few important reminders:  The deadline to complete the online...

International Student Exchange:SHARE THE BEST OF SEYMOUR WITH AN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT

International Student Exchange:SHARE THE BEST OF SEYMOUR WITH AN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT

Mrs. Laura Cottrill, Adviser
February 18, 2020

Do you ever wonder how you could share the Southern Indiana experience with a student from another country? How you could learn more about another country without leaving Seymour? The same answer addresses...

Inaugural Owl Podcast Published

Inaugural Owl Podcast Published

Mrs. Laura Cottrill, Adviser
December 16, 2019

Since early November 2019, The Owl staff has turned its attention to creating its inaugural podcast. Inspired by the SCSC's Owl360Podcast which has been in production for over a year, the staff wanted...

Basketball Boosters and Burgers

Basketball Boosters and Burgers

Mrs. Laura Cottrill, Adviser
December 4, 2019

The Boys Basketball Booster Club is serving a $5 Meal Deal in the Commons at 5:30-6:45 before the Brownstown game on Friday, December 6th. It is a fundraiser for the boys' basketball program. The $5...

Rivals Come Together for Jackson County

Rivals Come Together for Jackson County

Mrs. Laura Cottrill, Adviser
December 4, 2019

This Friday, December 6, join Healthy Jackson County in our Community Food Drive. Help those in need this holiday season. Donations will be distributed to food pantries throughout Jackson County. Jackson...

#ftk SHS Dance Marathon Is Saturday

#ftk SHS Dance Marathon Is Saturday

Mrs. Laura Cottrill, Adviser
November 22, 2019

Mr. Musser wants you to attend the annual SHS Dance Marathon! DM is tomorrow, Saturday, November 23 from 5-11 pm.  The planning committee has many engaging and entertaining activities designed for you...

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