General Announcements
Even the simplest everyday activities can make a real difference to the environment. Start of by measuring your impact...The way we use the planet's resources makes up our ecological footprint.Use a global footprint calculator and learn how small steps can make a BIG difference! Go to: http://www.panda.org/how_you_can_help/greenliving/. Once you know your impact-make a pledge to do something different.
Did you know that green is the new black and gold? Purchase a Go Green T-shirt in the DECA store this week only. This student designed t-shirt is only $10. All profits will be used to purchase a tree to plant on school grounds.
Congratulations go out to Jeremy Hacker and Emily Appleby for winning the phonebook toss challenge during Green week. Sam Hustis, Josh Ho and Cameron Webber won the phone book relay. Sean and Paul Friiter along with Eric Loucks won the recycling relay. Great job to all that participated.
The Spring Student/Staff Chess Tournament was a great success thanks to all of our wonderful participants and for the extra efforts and support of our administrators and custodial staff! Congratulations to our winning chess players - First place winner is Ryan Beckett, 2nd place, Brian Craig, 3rd place Parker Hoggan, and 4th place Dan Huh!
Hey all Juniors and Seniors, Prom is right around the corner on May 2nd. The theme is Venetian Affair. Tickets for Prom will be sold in the cafeteria during both lunches starting Monday, April 20 and will be sold through Friday, May 1st. Tickets are $38 in advance and $45 at the door.
Attention Warriors: Lights, Cameras, you provide the ACTION. After Prom 2009 will begin at 12, Midnight May 2nd – 3rd , here at AHS. There are unbelievable giveaways throughout the night and even more spectacular giveaways at the end of the night. Tickets are 12.00 pre-sale and 15.00 at the door. Tickets are on sale during both lunches through May 1. All non AHS guests will need a guest permission form found in Mrs. Gottlieb’s office.
Seniors! Please fill out and return the senior survey for the final issue of the Arapahoe Herald. We need them by Tuesday, April 28th. You may return your survey, or pick up a blank form, in the journalism room E8. Thank you!
Those of you interested in taking an advanced placement Science course next year: The application for AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics B and AP Physics C will all be online this year. Please go to the corresponding teacher’s website to fill out the application. Applications will be due by Friday May 1st. You will be notified of your acceptance the following week.
Attention all students who have taken business classes! If you've taken several business classes, stop by the business office and complete an application for a Certificate of Proficiency. Don't wait any longer - applications are due this Friday, April 24th.
News flash!! What seniors have been waiting for!! The JEM Scholarship applications just arrived! Stop by the Post Grad Center to pick up and application. Deadline date for submission is May 6.
Seniors, do you need money for college? There are a variety of scholarships that have just arrived. Most of the recent arrivals are just for Arapahoe students or students in LPS and have deadlines in early May. Check them out and apply for those that fit you OR stop by the Post Grad Center for applications.
Due to a scheduling conflict with CSAP, the swim waiver in the spring was missed by several students. The Physical Education department is going to give the swim waiver for the last time this school year on: Thursday, April 30th @ 6:00 am. You must bring your own goggles and be at the pool by 6:00am. If you have any questions, please stop by Mrs. Leyden’s office or give her a call at 303-347-6091. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Have you always wanted to use the school loud speaker? 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 with Mrs. Ayres in the Attendance Office. Auditions will be held Tuesday, April 28, at 2:30. Deadline to sign up is Friday, April 24.
Reminder to Sophomores and Juniors:
The Post Secondary Enrollment (PSEO) applications for taking college classes for fall of next year are due to your Guidance Counselor today! See Mrs. Boyce if you have questions.
Athletics
Attention: Arapahoe swimmers – If you are interested in club swimming, there will be an informational meeting after school on Monday April 27thPlease go to the pool by 2:25 PM.
Congratulations to the JV Girls Golf team for finishing in 3rd place out of 12 teams at the tournament on Wednesday. Sophomore Marley Burton and Senior Bessie Stanisz were two players that played great rounds to contribute low scores to their teams’ success.
Congrats to the Girls' Gold Lacrosse team for their 10-2 victory over Centaurus Thursday night. Scoring for the Warriors were Sydney Engelhart, Sarah Balkenbush, Sami Striefer, Maria Krump, Hannah Gouin, and Michelle Scott. Arapahoe also had great goal keeping by Bri Rehberg and Sami Striefer. Nice work!
Good luck to the Freshmen Boys’ Lacrosse team as they go up against Grandview on Saturday at 10 AM at Grandview High School.
The JV Gold boys Lacrosse Team will take on Grandview tonight at 4:30 at Grandview High School. Come on out and cheer on your Warriors!
Come out and support your Boys' Varsity Lacrosse team as they take on Grandview High School today, at LPS Stadium at 4:30 p.m. A win today will formally clinch the Centennial League title. There will be a ceremony honoring the Senior Players and their parents following the game. Go Warriors!
