Monday, October 25, 2010

Daily Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Oct 25, 2010

General:

Picture retakes will be tomorrow. There are picture packets in the HS office if you need one.

The Forensics Team is sponsoring a HAT DAY tomorrow, Oct. 26. For a $1 donation, you can wear your favorite hat all day in school. This would be a great way to show school spirit, show support for our football team, and help raise funds for Forensics at the same time. You can pay your dollar at the table in the Commons area on Tuesday.

The Bear Club is looking for your used printer cartridges and cell phones. This is not only a fund raiser but a part of “Make of Difference” which is a program to help keep the earth clean. Please bring your used printer cartridges and unwanted cell phones to Mr. Bunton’s room.

High School boys and girls: Open gym at the HS has been set up for Sunday’s from 5:00 to 7:00 and Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30. The last day will be November 14.

Athletics:

Congratulations to the Cross Country Team for their outstanding performances at the Amery Cross Country Sectional meet last Friday. The boys placed 10 out of 18 teams. Andrew Hetke ran a superb race for a 6th place finish with a time of 18:16. Running well and coming in 32 place out of 112 runners was Joel Wotyna. An outstanding performance was given by Mitch Livingston who came in third place and ended with a 38 place overall with a time of 19:35. Freshman Trey Webb ran a 19:55 followed by Dan Beck with a time of 22:03 and Erik Nelson with a time of 22:56. Andi Ostenso took first place for the Jills at the Amery Sectionals winning her race by a full minute. She will compete at the State Meet this Saturday at Wisconsin Rapids. Katherine Kester came in second place with a time of 20:45, followed by Brea Daggett with a time of 20:57 and Jessica Luckman with a 20:59. Cross Country team is looking for runners for next year, if you are interested, see Mrs. Olson.

Our football team will be traveling to Colby for the playoff game on Tuesday. A fans bus has been set up. If you wish to ride the bus, the cost is $10 which includes the bus ride and your admission ticket. The bus will leave the HS at
4:30. There is a sign up sheet in the HS office and you should pay when you sign up.

Boy’s basketball team: A Nike representative will be here this Wed. at 3:30 in the cafeteria for y ou to order your team shoes. Pictures of the shoes and pricing will be posted on the HS Office window.

Meetings, practices, etc:

All nuns in the fall play have a rehearsal tomorrow morning at 7:45 in the Choir Room-you must attend.

Members of the Hand Bell Ensemble will have a rehearsal both tomorrow and Thursday at 7:15 to get ready for the fall concert next Monday evening.

1st back stage work day will be tomorrow at 3:45—see you on stage.

There will be a HOSA meeting this Wednesday, Oct 27, morning at 7:45 in the library. This is for all current members and any new members. The HOSA organization is open to all students in grades 9 to 12 and is a good way to get involved.


Student Services:

Seniors: If you are planning on attending a technical school or university, you should be working on completing your applications. If you need assistance, stop in Student Services.

Shop with a Cop has been set for December 4th from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon. Student volunteers are needed. For more information or to sign up to volunteer, stop in Student Services. This is a great way to get involved in the community.

Check out the Student Services Bulletin Board. You will find information on available scholarships and their due dates. You will also find information on opportunities to explore career options, learn more about financial aid, and tour the campus on the FALL CAMPUS TOURS AND PREVIEWS.

Upcoming campus tours and previews include:

--WITC Rice Lake Campus: they are holding their FALL EXPO tomorrow, Oct.
26, from 1-5pm.
--The University of Wisconsin Superior will hold a Fall Preview Day Friday, Oct. 29.
--Career tours at Chippewa Valley Technical College are now available with the next one scheduled for Tues., Nov. 2nd.