April 10, 2014

General Announcements

Reader 1: I love fiddles, they’re so cool.

Reader 2: Well, then I have great news for you! Fiddler on the Roof is next week on April 17th, 18th, 19th by our very own Arapahoe theatre. You can purchase tickets online, just go to Mr. Ahern’s teacher page OR we will be selling tickets during both lunches starting TODAY! Tickets are $8 for students and $10 for adults. Mazeltov!

Congratulations to the three competitors who competed in the International Optimist Oratory speech on Tuesday.  Ethan Snow won first place for the boys and Addie Finch won second for the girls.  Way to go Warriors!

Hey Warriors - remember that quiet study rooms are available today, periods 3 through 6.

We will celebrate Arapahoe's artists and writers tonight at 7:00 pm, with our annual Muse Showcase in the Forum. This year, faculty and staff have also contributed to the magazine, and we look forward to seeing them at the Showcase night as well.  Snacks will be served at 6:30, and we look forward to seeing you all at 7:00 pm when the event begins.  Volume 12 of The Muse will be on sale tonight for $15.  If you can't make it, see Mr. Miles to get your copy.

Attention all students . . . Tomorrow is College Friday sponsored by College in Colorado. So pull out that t-shirt or sweatshirt and show your support by wearing your favorite college gear to school.

Seniors! Take advantage of the last opportunity to represent your class . . . audition for keynote speaker for graduation! One time open auditions will be held after school on Tuesday, April 15. Please sign up for your audition at Mrs. Debow's window in the Guidance Office. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Kleeman in Language Arts.

                                                                       

Attention all FBLA Members.  Are you interested in becoming an FBLA Officer next year?  Applications are now available in the Business Department and are due Wednesday April 16th.  

PROM is approaching and, gentlemen, your tuxedos rentals need to happen soon. Please consider renting your tuxedo from Mens Warehouse located at County Line and University. AHS wins and earns cash back for every AHS rental from Mens Warehouse. Get there soon to get fitted for fashion!

Congratulations to your 2014 Prom Royalty Nominees:

For the Junior Class:

Sanjay Patil

Lou Sugo

Daniel Sweet

Hailey Fulwider

Taylor Ogborn

Madeline Pickett

For the Senior Class:

Mark Carlson

Jacob Edwards

Nash Jekot

John Piccone

Krissy Blair

Nicole Broda

Kai-Bin Ooi

Katie Roche

  

Don't forget to vote today in the cafeteria from 7:00 to 3:00!  Juniors and seniors, stop by at any time during the day to cast your vote.  Choose wisely, we will have a king, queen, prince, and princess, as well as junior attendants.  Seniors, you will also be voting on your class favorites.   The court will be announced at the prom talent show on April 24. 

Have you always wanted to drive a race car? Do you want 30 seconds in the money pit to collect as much as you can?  Do you want to snarf down some voodoo donuts?  Then come to our After Prom!!!  We have tons of new attractions this year that you don't want to miss.  Tickets are $15, and can be purchased at the end of this month!  More details are coming soon!!!

Attention seniors.  A $1,000 scholarship will be offered to one student looking to attend college next year.  In order to apply, you must have taken a Personal Finance class.  Please stop by the Business Department or the Post Grad Center to pick up an application.  All applications are due May 1st.

The medicine class pre-registration is open now!  Go to the Science Department web page to register by April 24th.

Athletics

Yesterday afternoon your Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse  players shone on a warm, sunny day at Newton Middle School field.  The Warriors dominated play over their league rivals, the Cherokee Trail Cougars.  The Warriors  scored 10 goals in each half, with 12 different players scoring.  The defense held the Cougars to just 7 shots,  leading to a final score of 20 - 3.  Well played Warriors.  Keep up the great work!”

Congratulations to the Varsity tennis team. The team was victorious over Chatfield yesterday.  Come out and watch the team play against Smoky Hill today at the AHS courts at 3:30.  The JV Tennis Team defeated Chatfield yesterday 10-2. Come out and watch the JV team play against Smoky Hill today at Powell at 3:30.  

Congratulations to the girls golf team for taking 1st and 2nd place out of 22 teams in a tournament yesterday in Thornton. These players include Anisha Choi, Beth Lebar, Piper Koy, Ireland Clouse, Maddie Fania, Gabby Gomez, Brooke Rothfield and Hannah Eddy.  Special congrats to Freshmen Anisha Choi for winning the tournament.  Go Warriors!

The Arapahoe girls Junior Varsity lacrosse team tamed the Cherokee Trail Cougars last night in an impressive 18-1 victory.  The Warriors took an early lead with a score of 10-1 in the first half.  There would be no more scoring by the Cougars and an additional 8 goals scored by our Arapahoe Warriors. The entire team contributed to the victory, and we thank our coaches for their leadership and support!  Way to go Arapahoe!

Come to the pool today to cheer on your Warrior swim and dive team as we host both Heritage and D'Evelyn High Schools, beginning 4:30 pm.  And on Saturday, we host Lewis Palmer High at 9:00 a.m.    Go Warriors! Claim your lane!!

With weather like this, it’s too nice to go home!  Have some fun in the sun this afternoon while cheering on our JV track and field athletes as they heat up the competition against Cherry Creek, Mullen, and Smoky Hill.  Tomorrow, Varsity athletes test their endurance with the two-day Pomona Invitational at Jeffco Stadium.  Go the distance, Warriors!

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