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Thursday, February 2, 2012
WHO AM I? I was born on May 6, 1812 in Charleston, Virginia. I was the first African-American field officer in the United States Army. I am known as one of America’s leading black political activists of the nineteenth century. WHO AM I?... I am Martin Delany Congratulations to the JV Boys Basketball team on their convincing win last night over the Northview Titans. The boys won 62-40 and improved their overall record to 13-3. The team was led by Bryan Roberts, Alex Bearup and Junior Davis. Come watch the boys finish out their season in the JV Tournament Championship this Saturday at 3:30 at AHS. Tuesday night the Varsity Boys Basketball Team had a big win over Northveiw 87-71. We had 4 players in double figures; Carlos Burse with 26 points, Isaiah Deane with 12 points, David Zisek with 11 points, and Ty Toney almost had a triple-double with 25 points, 12 rebounds, and 9 assist. Jarrell Holliman and Baabak Mostoufi did a good job defensively against Northview’s 6-10 post player. The Pink Out was a success, thanks to all that came out, the next game is tomorrow night at Roswell. Students, This is a reminder that all applications to be on yearbook staff, literary magazine and newspaper staff are due no later than February 15th. Please return you applications to the appropriate room number asap. Spots are limited and will fill up quickly. Please see Mrs. Lefkoff in room 2212 if you have any questions. Due to popular demand, we have ordered a few extra yearbooks. If you have not yet secured your yearbook for this year, this may be your last chance. We have already sold out twice and will not order more after this batch sells out. Please order online through the AHS website. Don’t delay, get your yearbook today!!!! The iHOPE Club will be collecting spare change at lunch this Thursday, February 2 and Friday, February 3. All funds will be used to buy school supplies for underprivileged children. We appreciate your generosity!
Attention Animal Rights and Rescue Club Members. We will meet this Thursday morning at 8:00 am in room 3315, please be sure to attend. The Morning Show application has been extended to February 2. Those students wanting to continue on the Morning Show or to move into the Morning Show from level two must fill out the online form found on the AHS video website. Applicants must have two teachers fill out the online recommendation form as well. This is a prestigious opportunity to become part of our Morning Show. The website is www.ahsvideo.com Attention all chess enthusiasts! Do you want to improve your game, regardless of skill? Do you want to learn how to play bughouse and other chess variants? Or do you want to simply play a few casual games? The AHS chess club will be meeting next Wednesday (February 8th) after school in Dr. Rollot's room (4213). Head over to the meeting for more information!"
Attention Boys Soccer players: All goalkeepers should attend all practices this week at the Old Milton Center. The coaching staff will make their selections by Friday, February 3rd. Applications are now available for Northside Hospital’s Volunteen Program. The application deadline is February 24, but acceptance into the program is very limited and on a first come, first served basis. Packets are available in the Summer Opportunities crate in the College and Career Cove, outside Counseling Suite 1310.
Applications for the Hook, AHS's student newspaper, are available in Ms. Grager's room, Room 2316." Have any jeans lying around that no longer fit or just aren’t your style? Please donate any gently used jeans of any size, brand, and color to our Teens for Jeans service project. All jeans should be brought to your 1st period class. We will collect jeans beginning on Tuesday January 17th-February 12th. All jeans will be donated to homeless teens in our area. We will be competing with other schools and the winning school will be awarded a free new pair of jeans for each student! The 1st period class to bring in the most jeans will also be rewarded with a breakfast party. Thank you in advance for your support of this wonderful cause! Seniors, there are only 2 WEEKS LEFT TO APPLY for the PTSA Scholarship. Don’t wait until the last day and miss out on your chance to receive money for college. See Ms. Lewis in the Counseling Office if you have questions, or go to the PTSA website to download your application and instructions. Get started today – time is running out and late applications will not be accepted. Students, please be reminded that the area down near the baseball field is currently a construction site! There are signs posted and the road is blocked. DO NOT drive around the orange barriers. This is for everyone’s safety!
Senior Raiders, we have more scholarships for you! Don’t let MONEY pass you by! Scholarships are frequently being added to our list so check out these scholarships on the AHS website www.ahsraiders.com under the “Seniors ‘12” tab at the top of the page. Students, there are new enrichment opportunities and scholarships which can be found in the College and Career Cove. Check by often to look through the crates as new offerings are added every week.
COLLEGE VISITS
February 6th Abraham Baldwin 1:44 pm February 7th Univ. South Carolina (Beaufort) 9:46 am February 8th Kennesaw 8:35 am February 8th Western Kentucky 9:46 am February 13th Augusta State 9:46 am February 14th Catawba College 1:44 pm February 15th Northern Michigan 8:35 am February 15th Kentucky Wesleyan 1:44 pm February 21st Atlanta Metropolitan College 11:50 am February 22nd Georgia Gwinnett 11:50 am February 22nd North Georgia College & State 9:46 am
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