Wednesday, February 22, 2012

WHO AM I?

I was born on January 26, 1892 in Texas.  I was the first black licensed pilot in the United States.  I was proclaimed “the world’s greatest woman flyer” when I gave my first performance at an air show at Curtiss field, near New York City.  WHO AM I?

Congratulations to the AHS Equestrian Team

EVERYONE on the team qualified for regionals!!!

Varsity Open 2'6' O/F- class 1- Tori Cook

Varsity Open Flat - class 6 - Alexis Ruppel

Varsity Int 2' O/F - class 2 - Megan Cahill

Varsity Int Flat - class 7 - Megan Cahill

JV Novice x-rail - class 3 - Kelly Dasch

JV novice flat - class 8 - Kelly Dasch

JV Beginner Flat - class 9 - Kathryn Lipscomb

Individual Entries

Tori Cook - Class 1 and 6

Alex Edquist - Class 6

Lauren Reed - Class 1

Alexis Ruppel - Class 1 and 6

Megan Cahill - Class 2 and 7

Kelly Dasch - Class 3 and 8

Attention all Alpharetta High School students!  This Friday, February 24^th during 4A and 4B lunches we will be having the 3^rd Annual Great Hang-Up!  This is where you can pledge to not Text & Drive anymore.  The pledge sheets will be located by the front entrance to the cafeteria so stop by and pledge to not Text & Drive!

The Jr. Class is Raffling off $195.00 worth of Prom tickets, and a $100 package to MUSE. Tickets are on sale during both lunches and the winner will be announced at the pageant and fashion show this Friday night in the auditorium, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE PRESENT TO WIN!  Good Luck!

The Science National Honor Society is sponsoring the American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, February 23 from 9am to 2pm. Sign up during lunch or see Mrs. Howell in 2306. All donors will receive an appreciation gift and will be a hero to someone in need.

Attention all girls interested in trying out for cheerleading—please pick up a packet in Coach Arnold’s room 3229—all packets are due by March 1^st!!!!!!

Juniors and seniors, several colleges are coming for visits to Alpharetta High School early next week.  Please check the list, and see Mrs. Edmiston in 1320 for a pass to attend.

AHS Book club Feed My Read is proud to support the African Library Project where we Recycle your books to start a library in Africa.  The book collection will take place for 2 weeks from February the 13^th till February 24^th.  Please drop off the books in the Media center.

Students, we want to encourage you to visit the AHS College and Career Cove to research enrichment opportunities, scholarships, and college and career options but we cannot allow students to use the Cove for doing class work, homework, or eating breakfast and lunch. Thank you.

ATTN SENIORS: Balfour will be here Thursday February 23rd to collect the $95 graduation fee. Remember the fee goes up to $105 after March 1^st.

Senior girls, you may be eligible for a free prom dress from Operation PROM.  You must be graduating with the Class of 2012, in financial need and passing all of your classes. Applications are available in Counseling Suite 1320.  The application deadline is February 24, and the shopping day is March 3.

Seniors… Start looking for those cute and funny baby pictures.  Baby pictures will be collected in the front office until Monday, March 12^th.  Each Senior can submit up to two pictures.  Please be sure to write your name on the back of your  pictures.  The categories will be:  Best Dressed, Cutest Smile, Most Recognizable, Best Hair, Best Eyes, and Most Adorable.  The Baby Picture Contest will take place in the cafeteria starting Thursday, March 22^nd with pictures being on display.  Voting will take place on Monday and Tuesday March 26^th and 27^th during both lunch periods.  Prizes will be given away to the winners at the Senior Luncheon on March 28^th.  For more details check the posters throughout the school or the AHS website.

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!!!!

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.

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.