Friday, November 14, 2008

November 14, 2008

General Announcements

The Fall AHS First Ever Student / Teacher Chess Tournament was a tremendous success and a great time was had by all! Congratulations to our winning chess players: 4th place – Alex Bishop, 3rd place – Parker Hoggan, 2nd place – Spencer Zepelin, and 1st place – Ryan Beckett. Thank you to all 36 participants. AHS Chess . . . “We will rook you!!”

A few of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office police men and women will be joining us for lunch as well as some of the Littleton Firefighters from Engine number 15. Please show your appreciation for them when you see them in the cafeteria today.

Attention all FCCLA members: Please plan to meet in room E3 right after school on Monday for a very important meeting. Please plan to stay to make Gifts in a Jar afterwards. See you there!

On Monday, November 17th, starting at 7pm in the theatre, will be concerto performances by 9 of our finest band musicians! A panel of Colorado Symphony musicians will judge the 9 finalists, and the top 3 soloists will be awarded cash prizes and trophies at the end of the concert. A special performance of the Mower Flute Concerto as performed by Dr. Claudia Anderson from the Waterloo Symphony, will take place while the scores are being tabulated. You’re all invited to attend - the $5 tickets are available from the Band Office or at the door on Monday night.

Just a reminder, the Science Bowl team will meet Tuesday, November 18th at 2:30 in room W-101. Please come to the meeting to find out about this great competition!

The yearbook staff will take club pictures next Wednesday and Thursday. Please see your club sponsor or officers for the schedule and details.

Athletics

Attention all girl soccer players: Any girl interested in playing for Arapahoe this coming spring must attend a meeting on Tuesday, November 18 at 2:30 in room N-5. Please see Mr. Bast if you cannot attend.