Friday, April 28, 2006

April 28, 2006

General Announcements

Need money for college? First Bank offers a scholarship to a Littleton Public Schools graduating senior who will attend a Colorado college or university. This scholarship is to provide assistance to students of low to moderate income families. Application is in the Post Grad Center.

Hey Everyone, Student Council elections are here again. I’m sure you have noticed the awesome posters all around the school. Don’t miss your chance to vote for who will represent you next year. Voting will be held on May 2nd and 3rd in the cafeteria from 7am until 2:30pm. You must also bring your student ID to be able to vote. So choose or lose. Go Vote!!

Any students that signed up for life guarding classes with Mrs. Leyden need to pick up enrollment forms in her office. Also, those needing CPR renewals need to stop by the office to sign up for a testing time.

Congratulations to the 2006 Southglenn Library Contest winners! Their artwork will hang in the Southglenn Library for one year. Congratulations to: ALLISON BRAVERMAN, JAMIE GANNON, TRAVIS SCHUETT-DAVIDSON, ELIZABETH BUNKER, JOHN VAN NEST, ANDIE RANDOLPH, GLEN LYNCH, GARRISON SCHULTE, CAYLEIGH BROWN, KATE BARRETT, ANDREW LEEDE, JILL McKAY, MARIANA MENGE, PATTRICK THORP, MacKENZIE LANPHEAR

Boys swimming and diving team will be selling Warrior water bottles today during both lunches. They are $10 each.

Athletics

Congratulations to the Arapahoe Boys Varsity Lacrosse Team!! They won the Continental League Championship Wednesday night when they defeated cross town rival Heritage 10-6. They are undefeated in League play. Scoring for your Warriors were: Tyler Snyder 1 goal, Stephen Gerhard 4 goals, Ben Johns 1 goal Matt Pullara 1, Eric Law 2 goals and Ross Klein 1 goal. Goalie Peyton Tyrie had another great game with 9 saves and Wes Gibler had 3. Last night was a huge team effort Great job guys. We are all so proud of you. Again Congratulations!

The girls JV soccer team defeated Littleton yesterday 7 – 2. Amanda Wojhan, Amy Barczuk, Natalie Maes, Haley Cook and Sarah Barczuk each had one goal and Lauren Moelenpaugh had two. Briana Bailey served up three assists while Lauren Durkin, Sarah Barczuk, Natalie Maes and Amy Barczuk tallied the rest.

The Freshmen/Sophomore Girls Track Team dominated their league meet yesterday here at Arapahoe by out scoring the rest of the league by 82 point. With their 200 points, here are our individual league champions: Elese McClaire in the 100 and 200 dashes, Emily Kirchhofer 1600 and 3200 m. runs, Cynthia Johnson shot and discus and Emily Thompson in the triple jump. Great meet ladies. The girls track team will have practice today to hand out awards and go over upcoming meets.

The boys freshmen - sophomore track team was victorious last night at their league championships. They scored 182.5 points nearly doubling the score of second place Thunder Ridge. Leading the warriors to victory were individual champions Reger Craigo 100m Dash, Jade Berush 400m dash and Jeff Hahl in both the 110 hurdles and the high jump. Congratulations to all who participated on their outstanding meet. The varsity team will be in action this Friday and Saturday at LPS competing in the Liberty Bell Invitational. Good Luck tracksters.

Student Initiated Groups
Disclaimer of School Endorsement- The following announcements concern a student interest group which is not sponsored or endorsed by Arapahoe High School or Littleton Public Schools. The school’s compliance with federal law permitting such groups to meet on school property does not constitute school or district support for the group’s purpose or the content of any of the group’s meetings or activities.

The State Destination ImagiNation Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, April 29, at the University of Denver. The following students are competing: Matt DeDionisio, Alexandra Hall, Elliott Quant-Larkins, Keely Quinn, Sean Rohde, Janie Williamson, Katie Evans, Matt Evans, Carla Carroll, Amanda Lay and William Ho. Good Luck Arapahoe DI Teams!

Hello Arapahoe; come Saturday for the Key Club Mineral Street Clean Up. It’ll be loads of fun and great community service. Come from 10 – 11:00 and help Key Club help keep the community clean. There is ice cream after the clean up. Meet in the west parking lot at 10:00.



Thursday, April 27, 2006

April 27, 2006

General Announcements

Attention Juniors and Seniors with NON-Arapahoe prom guests. The deadline for your Prom Guest Request form is Wednesday, May 3. Forms are available in the Main Office, Attendance Office and the Dean's Office in the Guidance Center. All NON - Arapahoe guests MUST be approved for prom to be admitted to the After-Prom.

Hey Arapahoe. Do you want to see talented singers, dancers and the 1st Mr. Warrior contest, a beauty pageant for senior boys? Do you want to see the Prom Royalty? Then buy tickets for the prom talent show at lunch and come see the show tonight.

Need money for college? First Bank offers a scholarship to a Littleton Public Schools graduating senior who will attend a Colorado college or university. This scholarship is to provide assistance to students of low to moderate income families. Application is in the Post Grad Center.

Congratulations to the FBLA members who competed at the state conference in Vail. The following students placed in their competitive event.
Kathleen Griffin 10th place, Public Speaking 2
Paige Wunderlich – 7th place, Business Procedures
Claire McNamara – 2nd place, Spelling
Dana Kimpton – 6th place, Job Search
Emily Kimpton – 4th place, Job Search and 4th place Ms. FBLA
Ryan Peterson – 6th place, Mr. FBLA
Kelly Hanson – 1st place, Job Search
FBLA Members our next meeting is Monday @ 2:20 in S1. See you there.

Hey Everyone, Student Council elections are here again. I’m sure you have noticed the awesome posters all around the school. Don’t miss your chance to vote for who will represent you next year. Voting will be held on May 2nd and 3rd in the cafeteria from 7am until 2:30pm. You must also bring your student ID to be able to vote. So choose or lose. Go Vote!!

Any students that signed up for Lifeguarding classes with Mrs. Leyden need to pick up enrollment forms in her office. Also, those needing CPR renewals need to stop by the office to sign up for a testing time.

Athletics

JV Black Lacrosse team put a huge win in the books last night against Regis. A very exciting game ended 5-4. Jesse Oeinck was all over taking the ball from Regis in their zone, Fano Santori's lightening speed kept the ball in our zone and great job to goalie Ryan Elliott with nine saves!

Student Initiated Groups
Disclaimer of School Endorsement- The following announcements concern a student interest group which is not sponsored or endorsed by Arapahoe High School or Littleton Public Schools. The school’s compliance with federal law permitting such groups to meet on school property does not constitute school or district support for the group’s purpose or the content of any of the group’s meetings or activities.

The State Destination ImagiNation Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, April 29, at the University of Denver. The following students are competing: Matt DeDionisio, Alexandra Hall, Elliott Quant-Larkins, Keely Quinn, Sean Rohde, Janie Williamson, Katie Evans, Matt Evans, Carla Carroll, Amanda Lay and William Ho. Good Luck Arapahoe DI Teams!

Hello Arapahoe; come Saturday for the Key Club Mineral Street Clean Up. It’ll be loads of fun and great community service. Come from 10 – 11:00 and help Key Club help keep the community clean. There is ice cream after the clean up. Meet in the west parking lot at 10:00.




Wednesday, April 26, 2006

General Announcement

General Announcements

Bass players are needed for next year’s jazz bands. No jazz experience is needed. If interested, please stop by the band room and pick up some audition music.

Hey Arapahoe. Do you want to see talented singers, dancers and the 1st Mr. Warrior contest, a beauty pageant for senior boys? Do you want to see the Prom Royalty? Then buy tickets for the prom talent show at lunch all this week and come to see the show on Thursday April 27th.

Attention Knowledge Trivia Enthusiasts! The spring Knowledge Master Open is scheduled for today, April 26, after school. See Mrs. Lobser in the Enrichment Room for more information.

Don't forget to go to Coldstone at PARK MEADOWS tonight between 7 and 9 pm. A portion of your purchase will go to the choir and orchestra trip to Pearl Harbor. Just say "I support the AHS Choir and Orchestra." That's tonight at the Park Meadows Coldstone. See you there.

Need money for college? First Bank offers a scholarship to a Littleton Public Schools graduating senior who will attend a Colorado college or university. This scholarship is to provide assistance to students of low to moderate income families. Application is in the Post Grad Center.

Athletics

The girls JV soccer team defeated Rock Canyon yesterday 10 – 0. Christy Hillbrand, Lauren Durkin, Amanda Wojhan and Parker Calbert each had one goal. Haley Cook, Amy Barczuk and Erin Gilmour each tallied two. Assists were given by: Amanda Wojhan, Haley Cook, Lauren Durkin, Briana Bailey and Elizabeth Croot.

Come on out to the ballpark today! Your Arapahoe Warriors will be taking on Heritage at 4 pm for a great cross town showdown right here at AHS. Chipotle has donated coupons for free burritos to fans who get to see an Arapahoe Warrior hit the first homerun of the day. Go Warriors!


Tuesday, April 25, 2006

April 25, 2006

General Announcements

Prom 2006 is coming! The dance will be held Saturday May 6th from 8pm to 11pm at Invesco Field. Tickets go on sale today April 24th and will be sold until Friday May 5th, during both lunches. Tickets are $30 per person or $35 per person at the door.

Attention Juniors and Seniors with NON-Arapahoe prom guests. The deadline for your Prom Guest Request form is Wednesday, May 3. Forms are available in the Main Office, Attendance Office and the Dean's Office in the Guidance Center. All NON - Arapahoe guests MUST be approved for prom to be admitted to the After-Prom.

Seniors: Need scholarships? We have one for men attending CU Boulder in the fall. The Post Grad Center receives new scholarships daily. Stop by!

Attention all students! STATE ACT TESTING will be Wednesday, April 26 for all juniors. Testing will start promptly at 7:25 AM. Freshmen, Sophomore and Seniors will have a delayed start. Classes will start at 11:30 AM and all Wednesday classes will be held. This is a very important exam for our juniors as most colleges and universities will accept these scores for entrance if you do well. Good Luck to all juniors on Wednesday!

Bass players are needed for next year’s jazz bands. No jazz experience is needed. If interested, please stop by the band room and pick up some audition music.

Hey Arapahoe. Do you want to see talented singers, dancers and the 1st Mr. Warrior contest, a beauty pageant for senior boys? Do you want to see the Prom Royalty? Then buy tickets for the prom talent show at lunch all this week and come to see the show on Thursday April 27th.

Come to Coldstone Creamery at PARK MEADOWS on Wednesday night, April 26 and support the AHS choir and orchestra trip to Pearl Harbor. If you come in between 7 and 9 pm and say "I support the AHS choir and orchestra", a portion of your purchase will go to our Veteran's Day trip to Pearl Harbor. Remember that's the Coldstone at PARK MEADOWS.

Attention Knowledge Trivia Enthusiasts! The spring Knowledge Master Open is scheduled for Wednesday, April 26, after school. See Mrs. Lobser in the Enrichment Room for more information.

Juniors and Seniors if you are taking a date from another school to the Prom and/or After Prom, please pick up and fill out the form for you and your date. The forms are located in either the Activities office/Dean of Students, Attendance office, or the Main office. The deadline to return this form is May 3.

Attention all Amnesty International students: T-shirts are in, so please bring $10 to Tuesday's meeting. We will also begin discussing elections for next year's leaders. Please make every effort to attend this meeting.

Attention all Juniors: Please check in the Cafeteria and the hallway by the Gym for classroom assignments for the ACT on Wed, April 26.

Congratulations to all members of the Wind Ensemble for achieving a Superior with Distinction rating at yesterday’s State Concert Band Festival at the Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts in Colorado Springs! This is the highest rating any band could achieve yesterday – way to go Wind Ensemble!

A REMINDER THAT YOUR REGISTRATION CARDS ARE DUE TODAY.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN TAKING MEN’S CHOIR NEXT YEAR, PLEASE NOTE THAT IT IS DURING 6TH HOUR ON TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS AND NOT 1ST HOUR.

Wednesday, April 26 the library will be closed most of the day for ACT Testing. We will open when all the students are finished testing. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Athletics

JV Black Lacross posted ANOTHER win against Columbine last night in the snow,12-5. Our scoring machines Daniel Dodd, Miles Lepry, Dan Curtis and Ryan Wilcox. Our big defense playing short handed Jesse Oeinck, Matt Weems, Eric Romsdahl and Jason Ahbe. A reminder mouth guards gentleman!!!!!

The Arapahoe boy's swimming and diving team will compete against Pueblo Centennial today beginning at 4:30.

Student Initiated Groups
Disclaimer of School Endorsement- The following announcements concern a student interest group which is not sponsored or endorsed by Arapahoe High School or Littleton Public Schools. The school’s compliance with federal law permitting such groups to meet on school property does not constitute school or district support for the group’s purpose or the content of any of the group’s meetings or activities.

The District High School Chess Tournament is scheduled for tomorrow after school in room E-3. Please see Mrs. Lobser to verify your participation.

The Spring Knowledge Master Open Knowledge Trivia Competition is scheduled for Wednesday, April 26th after school. Please see Mrs. Lobser in the Enrichment Room for more details.

Monday, April 24, 2006

April 24, 2006

General Announcements

Prom 2006 is coming! The dance will be held Saturday May 6th from 8pm to 11pm at Invesco Field. Tickets go on sale today April 24th and will be sold until Friday May 5th, during both lunches. Tickets are $30 per person or $35 per person at the door. Remember all guest forms are due Wednesday, May 3rd.

Seniors: Need scholarships? We have one for men attending CU Boulder in the fall. The Post Grad Center receives new scholarships daily. Stop by!

Congratulations go to the following speech club members who have accomplished all they need to do this year in order to letter in speech.
They are: Seniors: Josie Garry, Maryn Lewallen, Nikki Rice, Taylor Tuscherer
Junior: Justin Lambert: Sophomores: Ashley McCulloch, Shamita Punjabi
Freshmen: Ashley Lambert, Amanda Noel.

This is a VERY IMPORTANT reminder to those TSA members that qualified and are planning to attend the National TSA Conference in Dallas! Your commitment form and check are due no later than 3:00pm today. If you want to go…don’t miss the deadline!! See you after school today for our next TSA meeting!

Any seniors registering for 2006-2007 that is interested in a future medical career, should take the Medicine Class. The class is unique to Littleton Public Schools and should not be missed! If you are interested please stop by the science office to put your name on the list.

Attention all students! STATE ACT TESTING will be Wednesday, April 26 for all juniors. Testing will start promptly at 7:25 AM. Freshmen, Sophomore and Seniors will have a delayed start. Classes will start at 11:30 AM and all Wednesday classes will be held.

Bass players are needed for next year’s jazz bands. No jazz experience is needed. If interested, please stop by the band room and pick up some audition music.

The Littleton Area Optimist Club named freshman Ashley Lambert as their oratory contest winner. She will go on to compete in the district competition May 20th in Longmont. Congratulations, Ashley!

Hey Arapahoe. Do you want to see talented singers, dancers and the 1st Mr. Warrior contest, a beauty pageant for senior boys? Do you want to see the Prom Royalty? Then buy tickets for the prom talent show at lunch all this week and come to see the show on Thursday April 27th.

Come to Coldstone Creamery at PARK MEADOWS on Wednesday night, April 26 and support the AHS choir and orchestra trip to Pearl Harbor. If you come in between 7 and 9 pm and say "I support the AHS choir and orchestra", a portion of your purchase will go to our Veteran's Day trip to Pearl Harbor. Remember that's the Coldstone at PARK MEADOWS.

Attention Knowledge Trivia Enthusiasts! The spring Knowledge Master Open is scheduled for Wednesday, April 26, after school. See Mrs. Lobser in the Enrichment Room for more information.

Juniors and Seniors if you are taking a date from another school to the Prom and/or After Prom, please pick up and fill out the form for you and your date. The forms are located in either the Activities office/Dean of Students, Attendance office, or the Main office. The deadline to return this form is May 3.

The cast and crew of The Sound of Music would like to thank you for your support. We had a great time and you were great audiences. Cast please get your scripts to Mr. Earley, ASAP. Great job everyone!!

Attention all Amnesty International students: T-shirts are in, so please bring $10 to Tuesday's meeting. We will also begin discussing elections for next year's leaders. Please make every effort to attend this meeting.

Attention all Juniors: Please check in the Cafeteria and the hallway by the Gym for classroom assignments for the ACT on Wed, April 26.

Athletics

Saturday, the girls JV soccer team took care of Chaparral, 8 – 0. Lauren Moelenpaugh scored four goals including a natural hat – trick. Erin Gilmour scored two and Haley Cook and Lauren Durkin rounded out the goals. Lauren
Durkin also added three assists, while Haley Cook and Briana Bailey tallied the rest. Great work ladies.

The girls gold lacrosse team had 2 great wins this Saturday over Thunder Ridge and Columbine. Scoring for the Warriers were, Kelsey Craigo, Brittany Walker, Hanna Hoopingarner, Vennessa Dopler, Aubry Pullara, Shelli Marr, Julie Sorenson, Gracy Barfoot, Rachel Epstein, Kelsey Herhold, Liz Hallinan and Dannielle Bernal. Their goalie Shaley Redmann had a total of 9 great saves! Good job Warriers!

Attention girls lacrosse – the bus will leave for the games at Mullen today at 4 pm in the West Lot. The JV will play at 5:30 followed by the Varsity at 7 pm.

The girls JV soccer team defeated Regis Friday by a score of 4 – 1. Natalie Maes, Lauren Moelenpaugh, Amy Barczuk and Haley Cook each scored. Assists were given by Haley Cook, Briana Bailey and Lauren Moelenpaugh.

The Freshman boys Lacrosse team was awarded 1st place in the Mountain Vista High School 3rd level shootout this Saturday with 3 straight wins. Their dominating performance led them to an 8-2 victory over Foothills in the first game, a tight 4-2 win in the second against Smokey Hill and a fantastic triumph in the championship match against a strong and much larger in number, Cherry Creek team. In the final game, Josh Cook led Arapahoe scoring with 2 goals, and Sean Burke, Dan Callif, Dan Cleary, Trevor Munoz, and Luke Vogel all had one goal apiece with assists from Josh Cook, and Dan Cleary. On the other end of the field, Jake Fields was remarkable in net with seven outstanding saves. The Warriors controlled nearly every other aspect of the game with overpowering stats on clears, face-offs, and ground balls. Congratulations Warriors!!

The boy's track team had another outstanding weekend at the Last Chance meet hosted by Eaglecrest High School. Congratulations to the following 3 individuals who qualified for the state meet: Travis Smith in the triple jump 44' 7 ", Dakota Palan-Johnson in the Discus 154' 2", and Adam Glenn in the 800 with a school record breaking time of 1:55.23. This week Arapahoe plays host to the rest of the league on Thursday for the freshman / Sophomore league championships. Those will begin at 3:30 so come out and support your Warriors. Boys track do not forget today is picture day.

Congratulations to Levi McEwen, David Coulter, and Matt Ambrozic for qualifying to wrestle off for Team Colorado. Levi McEwen dominated his opponents, allowing only one point to be scored on him. Freestyle practice is cancelled today.

The JV Gold girls tennis team defeated Littleton 9-3. Their record is now 8-1. JV Black girls tennis ended their season with a 5-2 win over Denver School for Science and Tech. Their record ended at 4-3.

The girl's varsity tennis team took 4th place at the Phil Krous Invitational tournament this weekend. Molly Ray, Lauren Craig, Suzanne Chang, Annie Lorenzo and Jenny Morris all took 5th place. Leisha Bryant, Lauren Stemper, Katie Maxey and Laine Pacetti all took 3rd place. The number 1 doubles team of Jenna Dornseif and Celeste Lorenzo took 2nd place. Congratulations girls for your hard work! The girls' tennis teams play Douglas County tomorrow and Chaparral on Wednesday. Come on out and support your Warriors.

Student Initiated Groups
Disclaimer of School Endorsement- The following announcements concern a student interest group which is not sponsored or endorsed by Arapahoe High School or Littleton Public Schools. The school’s compliance with federal law permitting such groups to meet on school property does not constitute school or district support for the group’s purpose or the content of any of the group’s meetings or activities.

The District High School Chess Tournament is scheduled for tomorrow after school in room E-3. Please see Mrs. Lobser to verify your participation.

The Spring Knowledge Master Open Knowledge Trivia Competition is scheduled for Wednesday, April 26th after school. Please see Mrs. Lobser in the Enrichment Room for more details.