General Announcements
*Are you looking for something to do this winter? Come check out Club Cafe in the cafeteria TODAY during lunch. There is something for everyone.
*Join us tonight for the 2023 LPS Jazz Showcase at Newton Middle School featuring our own Arapahoe Jazz Band and Jazz Combo. The showcase will start at 6:00pm with performances every 15 minutes featuring 9 LPS jazz ensembles, 4 middle school ensembles and 5 high school ensembles. This is a FREE event.
*Come cheer on your Unified Basketball team today against Overland starting at 4:15pm in the main gym. Also, come support the team at the Unity Through Unified Tournament this Friday from 6-8 at AHS.
*Seniors who've been admitted to Colorado State: drop in to the Postsecondary Center today between 11:40am - 12:40pm to meet with your Admissions Rep and learn more about your next steps. This is a great opportunity to get answers to all your questions about housing, financial aid, registration, and more!
*Arapahoe Celebrates School Counselor Week! Here is another one of our stellar counselors.
Mr. Baker has been at Arapahoe for four years as a counselor- but also spent four great years as an Arapahoe student. After graduation Mr. Baker went to the University of Colorado at Boulder before transferring and earning his bachelor's degree from Colorado Christian University. While at Arapahoe as a student, Mr. Baker was a member of ABK. Once a staff member he served for several years as a coach. Mr. Baker works with students with the last name LU-NG. When not at school Mr. Baker is usually working on his newly formed non-profit organization.
*Today’s African American Pioneer in Mental Health is E. Kitch Childs. In 1969, she helped to found the Association for Women in Psychology. She was also a founding member of Chicago's Gay Liberation Front. In addition to being a leader for women in psychology and the LGBTQ+ community, she also owned her own practice in which she provided therapy to LGBTQ+ folks, people living with HIV/AIDS, and other marginalized members of her community. She practiced feminist therapy, and centered her research and work around the experiences of Black women and feminist theory.
Athletics
*Hey Warriors, tonight is Senior Night for the Girls Basketball program. Come out to Sitting Eagle Gymnasium and honor the 6 players that have worked so hard to contribute to the success of the program during their careers at AHS. Bring your energy to support the 8th ranked Varsity Warriors team against Overland, as well. Senior recognition starts immediately after the JV game, around 6:45, just before the Varsity game.
*Come out and cheer on our Boys Basketball teams at Overland High School tonight. Sophomores play at 4:00pm, JV/Freshmen at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7:00pm. Let’s GO Warriors!
*Are you interested in playing baseball with the AHS Baseball team this spring? There is a meeting this Thursday, February 9th at 7:00pm in the Forum. See Coach Dollaghan for more details.
*Warrior Girl Golfers, there will be a Mandatory Player and Parent Meeting for the upcoming season on Monday, February 13th in the Forum at 5:00pm. See Coach Riordan with any questions.
Be sure to check the Arapahoe website for further details.
Warriors always take care of one another!
