ANNOUNCEMENTS – THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2008 – “A” DAY

HISTORY BEE!:  Today at 3:00 p.m. in H-301.  All students are welcome to compete answering questions in American History.

Academic Bowl:  Practices are Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays in B-313.  Upcoming events:  Wednesday, 4/23 – Knowledge Master Open:  computer-based competition - room to be announced.  Saturday, 5/17 – final competition of the year at Chatham HS.  Information available about Academic Bowl camp which runs 7/20 through 7/24 at Mt. St. Mary’s in Emmetsburg.  All the national championship teams attend these programs – let’s build the Prep programs! See Ms. Panzera.

ALL:  Student volunteers are needed for The Spring Open House on Sunday from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.  Please sign up in the principal’s office.

JUG -- No senior can participate in the graduation ceremony if any JUGs are outstanding on May 30, 2008.  No underclassman can return to Prep next year if JUG is owed on June 3, 2008.  Gentlemen, please take care of your responsibilities. 

DRESS CODE -- We are still in full dress code.  When (or if) students move to spring dress code is dependent on how well full dress code is followed and upheld during the next weeks.

All: Anyone interested in helping out with Earth Day at Liberty State Park this Saturday, April 19, should see Mr. Sekel ASAP

Stock Market Club for Seniors:  Meeting today at 3:00 p.m. in the Link Lab.

CAMPUS SHOP:  Rep for Zolnier Rings will be in the café this Friday during lunch.  Any concerns about your ring please see them this Friday.  Thank you.

CELTIC CLUB:  Celtic Club t-shirts available for $10 in E-204.  Get the last ones.

Freshmen:  All students who have not completed their Christian Service must come to the last Orientation class at 3:00 p.m. today in the chapel.

RUGBY:  Full practice today with three games on Friday.

JUNIORS & SENIORS:  Prep has 42 volunteers for the blood drive.  Our goal is 70.  Please get your consent form signed if you intend to donate blood.  No student “walk-ins” are accepted on Tuesday morning so plan ahead.  All will receive a t-shirt.  Refreshments will be served as usual.

SENIORS:  If you want to attend the prom and have not paid yet, the full amount ($200) is due by Friday, April 18.  After that date, no new reservations will be accepted.

Juniors and Seniors: Any student interested in teaching English in Poland for the month of July should see Mr. Sekel ASAP

ALL: Volunteers are needed for the National Junior Disability Championship for the week of July 19-27.  Anyone interested should see Mr. Sekel ASAP

VIDEO GAMES & ANIME CLUBS:  The video games and anime club meetings are cancelled this week and next.

ALL:  All faculty, staff and students are invited to the chapel on Tuesday April 22^nd for a premier showing of AMNESTY INTERNATIONALS documentary, Justice without Borders about the global movement seeking justice and accountability for the perpetrators of the most grave human rights abuses.

Guitar Students: Remember lessons today with Mr. Kapsalis.

Jazz Band: Remember there is a mandatory and important rehearsal today after school.

Concert Band: There will be a woodwind sectional during lunch today.

Percussion Students: Mr. Gleich will be in tomorrow, Friday for lessons.

ALL SENIORS:  All seniors must see Mrs. Martineau ASAP to go over college decisions, etc.  If I do not have your COMPLETE info you will not receive your graduation invitations.

PETROC:  There will be a writing meeting next Tuesday, April 22, in the Mulry Computer Lab, M-208.  All writers with article assignments must attend.

All: Mass will be celebrated on Sunday at 12 noon in the chapel for those helping with Open House.

All:  Bill Grapstul’s 2 homeruns including a slam paced Prep to a win over Dickinson. Varsity plays St. Mary’s today at 4:30 in Lincoln Park.

ALL:  Joy Food will meet today during 5B in the Shalloe Parlor. All are welcome.

Wednesday, April 23 is a triple deadline for (1) filing for honors and AP reconsideration;  (2) filing a new application for an honors or AP;  and (3) filing for a changing a course without paying a $20 fee.

Course Reconsideration forms:  Students rejected for an honors or AP course can pick up a blue form in the main office.  Deadline for returning completed forms is Wednesday, April 23.

MR. COLLINS’ CONTEMP ISSUES:  Class will not meet.  Turn in “Splitsville” essay to Mrs. Supple.

CLC:  CLC meets on Friday at 7:30 a.m. in the chapel.  Reflection follows.

HISTORY CLUB:  There will be a history club meeting on Monday at 3 p.m. in H-301.