Friday, September 27, 2013

September 27, 2013



General Announcements

Hello Warriors!  We are extremely proud to announce the names of the Semi Finalists, and Commended Scholars in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program.  These students are honored for their outstanding performance on the 2012 PSAT which they took last October.  The Semi Finalists are:  Pierceson Brown, Clairissa Hansen, John Michael McKoy, Megan Moore, Joe Redmond, Daniel Sabey, Nick Sabo, Zach Waanders, and Sara Wilky.  The Commended Scholars are: John Barsch, Matt Cheney, Chad Curd, Grace Marlowe, Kimberly McEntire, and Chris Retzlaff.  If you see these seniors in class or in the halls, please congratulate them.  Great job Warriors!

We are proud to announce the name of our 2013-14 National Hispanic Scholar. Students who receive this recognition from the College Board are at least one-quarter Hispanic/Latino, have achieved a specific minimum PSAT/NMSQT score for their region, and must have a junior year cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.  Please congratulate Dominic Martinez if you see him in class or in the halls.

Lunch specials today:  Cafe Rio taco and enchilada plates, chicken breast sandwich, Swiss bacon cheeseburgers.  Also offered:  pizza, sub sandwiches, salads.  Please submit your lunch applications before Monday if you haven't done so already.  See you at Lunch Warriors!!

Seniors, Herff Jones representatives will be at Arapahoe High School today during lunches in the cafeteria to accept your graduation announcement order and answer any questions that you may have. October 8 will be the makeup date to turn in graduation announcements.

Hey Key Club, don't forget that your t-shirt money and your activity fee are due on Monday.  You must have the activity fee in order to participate in Key Club this year.  For more information, see our Facebook page, Arapahoe High School Key Club.  Thanks so much.

Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors, if you are planning to bring a guest from another school to the Homecoming Dance, please make sure your Guest Forms are turned in by 3:00 p.m. on October 1st to Mrs. Scoglio in the Attendance Office.

Hey Warriors, homecoming is just around the corner and we want to see your school spirit!  Monday is Black and White Formal Day, Tuesday is Colorado Pride Day, Wednesday is Wacky Tacky, Thursday is Sports Day, and Friday is Spirit Day so be sure to look your best! Also don’t forget to come to the talent Show on Monday night. Royalty will be announced so don’t miss it! Also, be sure to stop by the cafeteria today to purchase Homecoming t-shirts and tickets to next Saturday’s dance.  Tickets are $10 and t-shirts are $5.

The Homecoming Talent Show will rock the stage on Monday at 5:00 and 7:00 in the AHS Theater. Homecoming royalty will also be announced at the 7:00 show, and the theater will be packed, so buy your tickets as soon as possible! Tickets will be sold during both lunches through Monday.

The time is NOW, Warriors.  The Race for the Cure is coming up on Sunday, September 29th. You can sign up to run or walk the race, or you can sign up to SLEEP IN for the Race.  Yes!  You can be a part of our community efforts to have the largest high school team and you can just SLEEP IN!!!  Join our team!  Help find a cure for breast cancer!   Go to the Race for the Cure website and find our Arapahoe team.   If you have any questions, ask a cheer or Tom, and they can point you in the right direction.  Come together, right now.  I believe! I believe that!  I believe that we!  I believe that we will!  I believe that we will win!!!!  I believe that we will win!!!!

Juniors, the PSAT test is coming. When? . . . October 16! Registration has started and goes through October 9. So, remember to bring $15 and your photo ID to the Guidance Office to sign up for this important test!

Athletics

Congrats to the freshman, sophomore, JV, and Varsity volleyball teams for the sweep over Smoky Hill last night. 

The JV Tennis Team defeated Overland yesterday. They play their last season match today at Creek. Come on over and watch the team defeat Cherry Creek. 

For further details on any announcements see the Arapahoe web site.  Warriors always take care of one another.