October 10, 2014

General Announcements

Attention all Sophomores:  Sign up for the Aspire Test has begun now through next Wednesday, October 15 in the Guidance Center.  The test will be given on Saturday, November 1 from 7:30 a.m. until 12:45 p.m.  The cost of the test is $35.

It’s that time of year for eligible juniors and seniors to start applying for membership in National Honor Society!  If you are a junior with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, or a senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher, then you are eligible to apply for membership.  Eligible students should have received a letter at their home address, inviting them to join and also explaining the application process.  If your GPA makes you eligible for NHS, but you haven’t received a letter at home, please contact Mr. Smith or Ms. McGeorge in the science office, or Ms. Leclaire in language arts.  This letter also tells you about important informational meetings that have been going on this week.  If you are applying for membership in NHS, and you have not attended one of these meetings yet, your MUST attend the meeting after school today at 2:20 in Room W-103.  Remember that these meetings are only for eligible juniors and seniors, so if you are unsure whether you are eligible, please contact Mr. Smith, Ms. McGeorge, or Ms. Leclaire..

Imagine a project so captivating that you want to spend hours working on it to get it just right. If this sounds intriguing, then the Technology Student Association club is for you!  That’s what happens when you join the TSA Club. Students work individually or as a team in such areas as Biotechnology, Website Design, Dragster Design, Engineering Design, Flight Endurance, Photographic Technology, CAD, Extemporaneous Speaking, Structural Engineering, Fashion Design, Video, and many more.  To find out more about this exciting opportunity,  Please come to the first TSA meeting of the year next Tuesday, October 14^th @ 2:25- 3:00 in Room E6.  Hope to see you there!

Calling all writers and artists!! Have you recently written a college essay, or a personal narrative or story? How about a poem? Do you have a photo or work of art you're proud of? The Muse is looking for student work of all kinds to fill up this year's magazine. For details about how to submit your work, visit the Arapahoe website, and under "Activities," click on the MUSE tab.

Athletics

The Arapahoe Cross Country teams had a great showing at the league meet yesterday despite being soaked to the core.  The boys teams placed third for Varsity and JV and second for the open.  The girls teams placed fourth for Varsity, third for JV and second in the open. Regionals are next Thursday, then State!  Just keep running, running Warriors!

Congrats to the Warrior Volleyball program on their sweep of Smoky Hill last night. Don't forget to join us next Tuesday for Senior Night at our last home game of the season. We play Cherry Creek. Go Warriors!

Your Arapahoe Varsity boys soccer team celebrated a rainy senior day with a 1-0 victory over Cherokee Trail. Wilmer Ramirez scored the goal for the Warriors.

Warrior Strong! Are you ready for some football? Join your Arapahoe Warriors vs. Grand Junction tonight at 7:00 p.m. at LPS Stadium. Be sure to get there early as we honor our senior players and parents. Go Warriors!!

Pink Cards for Winter Sports will be distributed in the Cafeteria on Wednesdays from 2:15-2:45 p.m.  You must register online and have a current physical on file prior to receiving your pink card.

Attention Baseball Players:  The Arapahoe High School Baseball Booster Club has opened registration for the 2014-2015 Spring season.  If you are interested in trying out for the AHS baseball team, please go to the web site and register.  Although tryouts are not scheduled until the end of February, you'll begin to receive information from the Booster Club and information regarding Winter Workouts.  Also, please put October 14th on your calendar for our first Baseball Booster Club meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Forum. www.arapahoebaseball.com.

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