November 1, 2007

General Announcements

Congratulations to Jordan Hall and Justin Simard for being winners of the dinner with Chris Crutcher contest sponsored by the library! These two students will enjoy dinner at Maggianos this Sunday evening with Mr. Crutcher. Jordan and Justin will need to see Mr. Murphy for additional details.

Tonight the Second Annual Arapahoe Band Concerto Competition will take place in the Theater. Five outstanding musicians will perform their concertos beginning at 7pm. The finalists include: Junior Pianist, Wes Leffingwell, Senior Flute Player, Roxy Steinberg; Senior Bassoonist, Matt Cullen; Senior Flute Player, Abbe Haller; and Sophomore Horn Player, Vikky DeLaTorre. A panel of Colorado Symphony Musicians will be judging the competition. Cash Prizes and trophies will be awarded to the top 3 finishers. Tickets are just $5.00, and are available from any of the finalists, or from Dr. C. in the Band Office.

Spanish club is sponsoring a field trip after school Wednesday, November 7^th to El Museo de las Americas in Denver for a Day of the Dead exhibit. The cost is $7 per student and includes a tour of the museum, learning about the significance of Day of the Dead followed by a sugar skull decorating workshop. You do not have to be a Spanish student to attend. See Ms. DiSepio or Mrs. Johns in World Language for more information. Please sign up by Friday, November 2^nd.

Did you know that the Bonfils Blood Center requires 4,350 blood donors each week to meet the needs of our community? You could be one of those necessary donors by signing up for the National Honor Society Bonfils Blood Drive, which will take place on Thursday, November 8. You must be 18 years old, or 17 with a signed parent permission form, to donate. NHS volunteers will be signing up donors during both lunches beginning November 1. Watch for posters around school, or visit the National Honor Society web page on the AHS web site for more information. Make a difference by literally giving of yourself.

Be sure to pick up the latest issue of the Arapahoe Herald, Arapahoe's student newspaper, in the news stands located at either end of the cafeteria, in most classrooms, the library or the main office.

Athletics

The football team will play Arvada West Friday night, November 2^nd at 7:30 pm in the first round of state playoffs. The game will take place in Golden at the NAAC Stadium. Ticket prices are $7 for adults and $5 for students and Senior Citizens. GO WARRIORS!

Winter Sports Registration will take place Monday thru Wednesday, November 5^th - 7^th in Room S3 at 2:30 pm each day. Please bring your completed registration packets (including driving forms) to one of these sessions. Wrestling will take place on Monday, Boys and Girls Basketball on Tuesday, and Girls Swimming and Diving on Wednesday. You cannot tryout for a winter sport without turning this packet in next week. Please stop by the Athletic Office if you have any questions.

For anyone interested in competing in track and field this spring there will be a meeting on Thursday November 1^st in room 202 immediately after school. We will be discussing the upcoming season as well as winter workouts and indoor track meets, for those athletes that are not competing in a winter sport. If you are interested but unable to attend the meeting please see Coach Lienemann in the math office. Go Warriors.

Student Initiated Groups-

There will be a meeting of the Gay-Straight Alliance after school today in room W-101. There will be snacks, a great time with friends, and a supportive, hate-free environment.

In fatal crashes, 22% of unbelted occupants are ejected from their vehicle and 75% of them are killed; 1% of belted occupants are ejected.

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