General Announcements
*Hope you’re having fun climbing the snowy Alps today and yodeling all the way! Tomorrow is wacky tacky tourist day! Where in the world will you be a wacky tourist?
*Hey Warriors! Last night's Homecoming Talent Show was FANTASTIC! Thanks to everyone for coming out and a special Congratulations to Nelly Vesikula who won Best in Show, Marisa Colbert who won Best Singing Act, and Grant Fleming who won Best Act Featuring an Instrument or Dance. See you at tomorrow's DECA Barbeque, Powderpuff Game, and Fireworks!
*Get your Around the World Homecoming tickets today during both lunches. Tickets are $15.00 in advance or $20.00 at the door. Tickets may be purchased with cash or a check made payable to Arapahoe High School.
*Warriors, you have a chance to win a BIG travel themed prize if you participate in the HOCO Passport Challenge. Passport challenge cards are in the activities office and at each security kiosk as well as on the ArapahoeStuco Instagram page. Obtain passport stamps all week at the different events and get stamps for dressing up from AHS Security staff. Turn in your passports at the dance for a chance to win the BIG prize.
*Get your Homecoming t-shirts in black and old gold for $5 cash this week during both lunches!
*Juniors don’t forget to sign-up for this year’s PSAT/NMSQT. The test will be administered on Wednesday, October 13th. This test is optional and it is used to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program. The fee is $20. To sign-up follow the link in the September Drumbeat or in our announcements. Sophomores may take the test if they like, but please know it is optional. Sophomores have their own link. The deadline for sign-up is Monday, October 4th.
*Free in-person Alive @ 25 class is Monday 9/27 at 3:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. in room W1874. If you are voluntarily taking the class the Sheriff's Office pays for your $79 fee. If you are 15 1/2 you can get a driver's permit after taking the class and a lot of insurance companies give you a discount. This is a 4 1/2 hour class. Sign up on-line at www.aliveat25.us. To register for the class the code is "arapahoe".
Any questions, ask Deputy Englert.
Athletics
*Your Warrior Cross Country Team ran a great race on Saturday at the Liberty Bell Invitational! Varsity girls took 1st place, beating Creek by just one point! The boys finished strong also, and all teams placed in the top 25. Cheer on the runners this Saturday as they compete in the Grandview 5k!
*The Varsity Softball Team blasted 4 home runs last night en route to a 14-5 league win over Cherry Creek. The JV game got called early due to darkness, but they were also playing well. Both teams are back in action today against Smoky Hill.
*Way to go Boys Tennis! THE JV BLACK team was victorious, beating Valor 6 matches to 5. While JV GOLD played 8 tough matches and tied Valor 4-4. This afternoon they take on Kent. Let’s go Warriors!
*Our Girls Field Hockey C Team is out on the turf tonight competing against Kent at 7:30 p.m.
*Please join the Boys Swim & Dive Team for the 2021 Second Wind 5k Walk/Run for suicide prevention at Clement Park in Littleton on Saturday, September 25 to honor Sawyer Zusi and to further the cause of youth suicide prevention. The team name is Sawyer's Swimmers. We are asking each member of the Arapahoe High School community to consider participating or donating to this great cause in Sawyer's name. Register to participate either in person or virtually or to donate at raceroster.com/registration/49842/entry?team=337476. You will need to create a login in order to get access. More information can be found at thesecondwindfund.org/get-involved/
*Want to leave a legacy? Consider donating to the weight room renovation by buying a commemorative brick to be placed near the exterior entrance of the weight room. Visit AHS athletics page and click on the link under 'Highlights' for more information.
Be sure to check the Arapahoe website for further details.
Warriors always take care of one another!
