General Announcements
"On Tuesday, Arapahoe competed in Metro State Math Day and placed in two of the three competitions out of 20 public and private high schools. Taking 3rd place in the algebra competition was Lily Nguyen, Tom Roberts, Dan Huh, and Sean Egan. Taking 3rd place in the engineering competition was Lane Childers, Alycia White, and Laine Greaves-Smith. Good job math students!"
Congratulations to Junior Jazz Trumpeter, Melanie Brown, and Senior Jazz Trombonist, Dave Ellis, who were recently selected as 2008 Sacramento Jazz Jubilee Musician Apprentices! This is quite an honor, since only about 6 youth musicians are chosen from across the country!! Melanie and Dave will be performing with a California Pro Band, called the Original Jazz Minors.
The State ACT is on April 23rd.
If you missed registration, please make an appointment with your counselor.
The Art Department invites you to view the “Art Attack” Show in the theater and art hallways.
Congratulations to all of the "Art Attack" winners! Ribbons are hanging on the winner’s artwork.
Congratulations also to the Southglenn Library Winners. Their names are posted in the art gallery area.
SENIORS: The JEM Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship exclusively for Arapahoe Students. The application is now available in the Guidance Center. If you have any questions about this special opportunity, please see your counselor.
Want to work in the DECA store next year? Get your application in the Business office TODAY!
ATTENTION SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS: If you are interested in taking college classes while still enrolled in high school, you must attend an informational meeting on Friday, April 18th during your lunch period in the Forum. See your counselor for details!
Would you like sharing the Arapahoe news for the day? If you are interested in reading the daily announcements next year, sign up for auditions in the Attendance Office.
Attention junior NHS members: If you are interested in being an NHS officer next year, please sign the intent-to-run list on Ms. Gaffney’s desk in the Language Arts office. You will speak about your qualifications at the next meeting on April 23.
It’s that time of year again! Warriors all over the school are planning their classes and schedule for next year. If you have a question or need any help with what to take or when to take it, feel free to stop by the Guidance table in the cafeteria during lunch and speak with a counselor! They will be there to help answer your questions all week!
Attention all female upperclassmen: AHS is offering a one night self defense workshop on April 22nd from 7-9pm at the high school. This is free to all who sign up but space is limited. You can sign up with a partner during both lunches starting on Wednesday April, 16th.
Have you taken enough business classes to qualify for a Certificate of Proficiency? Applications are available in the Business Office and are due by April 21st, so stop by and pick one up if you think you qualify!
The Arapahoe Herald was awarded first place in the American Scholastic Press Association 2007-2008 Newspaper Review and Contest. This national contest recognizes the best student newspapers in the country for outstanding coverage and page design. Congratulations to the Arapahoe Herald staff, number one in the nation!
Reader 1: Did you read what the Arapahoe Herald published?
Reader 2: No! What does it say?
Reader 1: You will have to check it out for yourself! New issues of Arapahoe’s award winning student newspaper can be picked up from stands in the cafeteria now!
Reader 2: I can also read the stories online by going to the school’s website and clicking the Arapahoe Herald link. I am going to check it out right now and read what all the buzz is about!
“School Buses” by Frank Kooistra:
Six of them: great orange, great golden carp
Lined up at the railroad crossing, red stop fins fanning.
Each waits, each listens, and crosses in turn
Headed for the lily shoals of children.
Did you know that April is National Poetry Month?? To celebrate, AHS and the Muse (Arapahoe’s Literary Arts Magazine) are holding an iPoem contest. To participate, simply compose an original poem and create a digital project around it. Want to know more? Check the Arapahoe home page and look for “ipoem.”
“This is a reminder to all students applying to AP Statistics or AP Calculus AB. Your COMPLETED application needs to be turned in to Mr. Swomley or Mrs. Bretz for these courses by Friday, April 25th.”
Athletics
Your girl’s varsity team did it again! They defeated Highlands Ranch by a score of 6-1. They continued their undefeated season and now stand at 8 wins and 0 losses. Congratulations girls!
The boys Varsity lacrosse team plays their first playoff game today, 6 p.m. at LPS against Heritage. Arapahoe is the home team. Please come support the team. Go Warriors!
The Varsity Girls Lacrosse team defeated Rangeview 17 - 1 yesterday afternoon. Once again, the team spread the scoring throughout the players. Scoring for the Warriors were: Kate Spring, Channing Ahbe,
Emily Fiske, Stacey Birlson, Megan O'Donnell, Katie Gerhard, Adison Rounds, and Sammy MacCurdy. Thank you to the fans who come out and cheer on the team. They play ThunderRidge on Thursday at Shea Stadium at 6:00 pm.
The Remember Club asks you to buckle up and take care of one another.
