Monday, May 14, 2007

May 14, 2007

General Announcements

Business and marketing certificates of proficiency are now available in the business office, come by and pick them!

ATTENTION SENIORS: Those of you, who are High Honor students or Honor students, please stop by Mrs. Pramenko’s office to give her the correct pronunciation of your names for the Awards Convocation and Graduation.

Don’t miss the Spring Choir and Orchestra Concert tomorrow night in the theatre. The concert is free and features the Women’s Choir, Men’s Choir, Choralettes, Arapahoe Singers, Concert Choir and the Symphonic Orchestra. The music begins at 7:00 pm so don’t be late!

Attention all sophomores and juniors: Please be aware that there is a missing class from the master schedule for next year. Independent Living is being offered second semester, 1st hour, on Tuesday and Thursday. This elective is an excellent class as you get closer to graduation as it prepares you to move out on your own. You will receive two practical arts credits for this class. In addition, don’t forget about our year long programs in interior design and fashion design. These project oriented classes are perfect for anyone interested in these two design career fields. Please be aware that you need to sign up for both semesters as they are year-long programs. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Rains in the Family and Consumer Sciences office.
Attention Link Crew Leaders who interviewed for commissioner. Please check the Link Crew display case for acceptances.
Attention all 2007-2008 Link Crew Leaders. Don’t forget, May Play Day is this Wednesday, May 16th at 4:00 in the large gym. We look forward to seeing all of you there.
ATTENTION ALL ARAPAHOE ARTISTS!!!! If you entered artwork in the "Art Attack", please come and pick up your artwork in the Art Dept.

Students – do you want to have a voice in actions and decisions made at Arapahoe? Before enjoying a relaxing summer, here’s an opportunity we hope you will consider. The Arapahoe School Accountability Committee is seeking 2 students to serve on this committee for next year. The committee meets once a month during the school year and is a valuable experience and opportunity for you to make a difference at Arapahoe. Please consider joining SAC! Applications are available on the Arapahoe Website or from Mrs. Minnotte in the Attendance Office. Application deadline is May 24th.

TSA will meet tomorrow after school instead of tonight in room E10 @ 2:15. A reminder that the remaining $300 payment of original amount is due by the end of the day Thursday!! The final payment will be due before the trip! See you tomorrow.

Seniors, please come to the main office to pick up your senior collage, also there are pictures from the after prom that can be picked up.

Athletics

Attention Girls Junior Varsity Soccer players. Uniform check in and voting will be completed today in room C – 7 at 2:30.

All boys interested in playing soccer next fall there will be a short meeting in room C-7 tomorrow at 2:30.

Congratulations to the JV girl’s golf team on their 1st place finish in the South Suburban Tournament last week. The JV team was led by low scores from Anny Lim, Hannah Fritz, Kerry Leary and Michelle Gutknecht. We'll see all girls golfers at the banquet on Wednesday night.

The Arapahoe Swim and Dive team placed 2nd at the Continental League Championships Saturday. The meet came down to the last relay. Individual event winners include Brian Krump in the 100 yard butterfly and Ian Francis in the 100 yard breast stroke. The Warriors will take take 12 swimmers and one diver to state Friday May 18th and Saturday May 19th. New state qualifiers include: David Wise, Andrew Gibbs, Aaron Kayen in the 500 freestyle. Aaron Kayen in the 100 backstroke, Ken Feehs in the 100 Breast stroke as well as Nick Thomas, Kieran McGuire and Sam Legrand in the 200 freestyle relay.

Congratulations to both the girls and boys track teams for their outstanding performances at this weekend Region 6 Track and Field Championships. The girls placed third and the boys finished in first. Both the boys and girls teams advanced to state in 7 different events. Special congratulations to regional champions Denise Mattoon in the discus and Jason Woodland in the 800m Run. Uniform check in for the seniors and juniors not competing in state will be after school today in the cage area. Uniform check in for the sophomores and freshman will be tomorrow after school. Any body not turning in their equipment will be issued a fine.

The girl’s varsity tennis team tied for 13th place at the state tennis tournament last week. At # 3 singles, Suzanne Chang had a big win in the first round and lost in the quarterfinals to one of the eventual finalists. Congratulations to all of the girls for a great season!

Attention all those planning to participate in Cross-Country next fall there is a short meeting immediately after school on Wed. May 16th in room S14.

The girl’s soccer team advanced to the state quarter-finals and will play Chatfield here at Arapahoe on Wednesday, May 16th at 4:00 pm. The boy’s lacrosse team will play Kent Denver in the state semi-finals on Wednesday at Englewood High School. Game time is 7:00 pm. Please remember no student passes will be accepted at these games. GO WARRIORS!

Student Initiated Groups-

The Remember Club asks you to buckle up and take care of one another.