*STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS*
Thursday, November 20, 2008
GENERAL
1. The annual canned food drive has begun. The class that wins receives spirit points. Please bring your canned goods to the following locations
Senior: Bongard Sophomores: Bernier/Phillips
Juniors: VanderBrook/Richardson Freshman: Peterson/Atkins
2. The drama class will be presenting "Airline" Friday, November 21 and Saturday, November 22 at the LCHS auditorium. Tickets are $5 at the door. Doors open at 7:30 and the show begins at 8:00. Come out and support the LCHS drama program.
3. Trojan Wear orders are due no later than the end of this week! Pick out Christmas presents, take flyers home and to neighbors and relatives and get your order in. These items are a great way to show pride in LC and Trojan Spirit. Turn in orders to the office or to Mrs. Richardson.
4. Freshmen – Pie orders will be in this Friday. Make arrangements to have them picked up at 3:10.
5. YAC is hosting a “Fingers & Toes Before It Snows” drive for needy children. Donations of new mittens, gloves, or socks for infants through youth sizes can be brought to the Middle or High School libraries or local businesses. The drive ends November 30th.
6. Jostens will be here Friday, 11/21 from 7:45am until 8:15am with the class rings. They are coming early in the day so students will not have to keep money on them long. If they run past 8:15 please have patience, they will get to everyone. Those that are not paid for and picked up Friday morning will be left in the high school office. Students will be able to pay for them in the office and pick them up. As always, please do not leave money in lockers. Keep it with you or turn it in at the office and it will be held for you.
7. Attention seniors – report to Mr. Bongard’s room Friday, 11/21 as soon as the first lunch bell rings. It will be an extremely short meeting, so you won’t be very late for lunch at all.
COUNSELOR’S CORNER
1. Challenge of the Week–Say hello or something nice to someone you don’t know or don’t usually talk to.
2. The General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Michigan is funding two $500 scholarships in the state for students pursuing further education in the Arts and Nursing. See Mrs. Richardson for an application. Applications are due by November 28th to the scholarship chairman.
3. The local Masonic Lodge is offering 2 scholarships of at least $500 to Lake City seniors. The Beacon Scholarship and The Floyd Helsel Memorial Scholarship. See Mrs. Richardson for applications. They are due to Mrs. Richardson by December 10th.
SPORTS
1. Cheer team try outs for basketball season will finish up today, Thursday, 11/20. Be ready to practice in the high school cafeteria beginning at 3:45 p.m. If you are not participating in a winter sport, be a “spirit leader” in your school – come check it out. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Vokes or Ms. Ellis at the middle school.
2. Freshman Volleyball Girls - please drop your money off in the office to Ms. Gilson so I can pick up gifts for the volunteers from this season. I will be in to pick up the money Wednesday after school. Thanks Coach Nolan.
STUDENT OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to Steve Wilton – this week’s “Student of the Week”.
NOTES FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Attention all students – Winter weather is here. Please note that snow plows are on the roads many mornings at the same times that busses are picking up students. Be sure to wait for the bus a safe distance from the road. If you are at a bus stop along with younger children please remind them.
Attention all student drivers – Please take extra care, slow down, and pay attention while driving in winter conditions.
