Daily Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS - September 28, 2011

General:
The University of Minnesota-Duluth is having their annual Bulldog Engineering Day on October 29. Engineering is an exciting career that combines technology with creativity using the basic tools of math and science. On this day, students will have the opportunity to learn more about engineering as a career, visit the engineering department and labs, tour the campus and ask questions of engineering students and staff. If you are interested in going, please see Mr. Jansen by September 30.

Each year high school students compete for more than $2.3 million in scholarships and incentives through the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ Voice of Democracy Program. Students compete by writing and recording a broadcast script on an annual patriotic theme. This year’s theme is Is There Pride in Serving in Our Military? Students in grades 9-12 may pick up an entry form in Student Services.

There will be a meeting for all members of the cast of the fall play today from 3:40 to 4:30 in the auditorium.

There will be a student council meeting on tomorrow morning at 7:45 in the library.

The Homecoming Dance will be on Friday, October 7 from 9-midnight in the LHS cafeteria following the football game. Admission is $7 and dress is semi-casual. If anyone is bringing a non-LHS student to the dance, you must sign him/her up in the library by Friday, September 30.

The LHS Band is selling T-Shirts and Sweatshirts from now until October 4th. See Mr. Yudes or a Band student for details.

Anyone interested in helping backstage (building, painting, changing scenery) for the fall play, The Almost True Tale of Robin Hood, should sign up with Mr. Nova or Mrs. Lawrence. The first meeting will be held in the auditorium on Wednesday, October 6th at 3:45. If you are interested but cannot attend the first meeting, please let Mr. Nova or Mrs. Lawrence know.

Athletics:
Congratulations to the JV Volleyball team who beat Cameron in all 3 sets Monday night!

If you are a senior, have participated in at least one sport, and are a leader in both school and the community you are eligible to apply for the 2011 Wendy’s High School Heisman. Eligible seniors may pick up application information in Student Services. Application deadline is October 2.

Student Services:
Youth Option applications are due this Friday, September 30. Drop your completed form off in Student Services.

Juniors who wish to take the PSAT in October need to sign up in Student Services by October 4. The PSAT exam helps prepare for the SAT and is the entry for the National Merit Scholarship Program.

Seniors who would like to apply for the $1000 Kohl Scholarship should pick up application information in Student Services. Applicants are evaluated on leadership, citizenship, school and community involvement, and academic achievement. The application deadline is November 11.





Detention this week: AM Mr Jensen RM 231
PM Mr Novakofski RM 750