Deer River High School

Warrior Words
Friday, February 27th

1. Enjoy dancing in a beautifully decorated scene to great music? How about laser tag, gladiator jousting, riding GIANT trikes, swimming, racquetball, volleyball, basketball, rock wall climbing, tennis, badminton or just hanging out watching movies and to top it all off dinner at the Ground Round? If all this sounds like fun, get ready for PROM 09 coming on MAY 2nd. Get your formal, your tux or your suit ready…Sign-ups will be coming in April!

2. FCCLA MEMBERS: ALL members should plan to attend the meeting next Tuesday, March 3rd during advisory. See Mrs. Passeri if you have any questions.

3. The Media Center will be closed today during Senior High lunch.

4. Campus Life will meet Monday Night at 7:00 p.m. at Cole Knudson’s.

5. Close-Up Students: The next meeting will be Monday, March 9th at 5:30 p.m. in the Commons.

6. There continues to be issues of food, chairs, and basketballs left out in the gym during Senior High lunch. The gym will remain closed during Senior High lunch until a group from the Senior High comes up with a plan to fix this issue.

7. To those who signed up for the Festival of Nations trip on May 1st, you need to turn in your money with your signed permission slip by Thursday, March 19th to Ms. Cortes.

8. AFTER SCHOOL STUDENT BUILDING USE: Students in the High School after 3:30 p.m. have one of three options. Those options are: (1) A High School sponsored activity; (2) Boys & Girls Club; and, (3) tutoring. Students not participating in these activities are allowed only in the Commons. More information: (1) Students are required to sign up for tutoring by 6th hour every day. (2) TEENS: The only time that you can be at Boys & Girls Club is from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 3:15 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Friday’s. Students who are unable to follow these rules will lose their privileges and will be required to leave the High School premises after 3:30 p.m.

9. The Baseball team is having a Pancake Feed at the Vets Club on Sunday from 7:30 a.m. – Noon. The cost is $5.00 for all you can eat.

10. Don’t forget the next Dollar Burger Night and Family Night will be Monday. Burgers will be served from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. and Family Night will be from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

11. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be Monday from 3:30 – 7:00 p.m.

12. There will be an ETS meeting (10-12 grade) on Monday during advisory in room 201.

13. The “Lost & Found” box is overflowing. We will be taking everything to Goodwill on March 13th, so if you are missing something, please check it out before then.

14. Happy Birthday this weekend to Nels Mainville and George Partridge-Gotchie!

Activity Information

1. Please release the boy’s basketball players at 3:00 today for their games in Little Fork. See list on e-mail.

2. There will be a track meeting today during advisory in the commons.

3. There will be a 7th & 8th grade Baseball meeting today during advisory in Mr. Anderson’s room.

4. There will be a softball meeting Monday during advisory in the commons.

5. Events for today:
BBB at Littlefork-Big Falls 7th @ 5:45 p.m. / 8th to follow B @ 5:45 p.m. / A @ 7:15 p.m.
Wrestling Sectional Tournament at Cloquet High School

Events for this Weekend:
Girls Jr. High BB Tournament in Deer River @ 9:00 a.m.
Wrestling Sectional Tournament at Cloquet High School

Junior/Senior/Scholarship Information

1. The 2009-2010 ICC Scholarship Application is now available! It can be accessed from Itasca’s homepage (www.itascacc.edu) or if you would like the direct link it is http://www.itascacc.edu/financeedu/icclocalscholarship.cfm. The deadline for the scholarship application is March 6th at 4:30 p.m. There will be over 80 scholarships awarded ranging from $100-$2000. Many scholarships require that a FAFSA be on file at ICC by the scholarship deadline in order to be considered. Also, there are several scholarships that require a recommendation from a teacher, employer, coach, clergy, etc. One important change is that there is now a standard form on the scholarship application web page for students to print and give to the person completing the recommendation. Other letters of recommendation or forms will not be accepted.

2. Internship for Juniors! Grand Itasca Nursing Home is looking for summer interns. Pay will be around $9.00 per hour. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and at least one letter of recommendation to Grand Village, ATTN: Ashley Carlson, 923 Hale Lake Point, Grand Rapids, MN 55744. Deadline for applications is April 30th.

3. Mike Staples Memorial Scholarship – $1000 for a student planning to enter Conservation Officer or Law Enforcement career. Deadline is April 15th. Application is available in the counseling office.

4. Zapping the ACT Test – Take this seminar to help you get higher scores on the ACT test. The seminar will be offered March 9th and 10th at Grand Rapids High School from 6:30-9:00 pm. Register with ISD 318 at 327-5730 or www.getlearning.org. The cost is $81.00 per person. For more information, contact Karen @ 218-327-5799.

5. There are many Scholarships  available, see Mrs. Moll for details.

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Warrior Words
Wednesday, February 25th

1. Close-Up Students: The next meeting will be Monday, March 9th at 5:30 p.m. in the Commons.

2. There continues to be issues of food, chairs, and basketballs left out in the gym during Senior High lunch. The gym will remain closed during Senior High lunch until a group from the Senior High comes up with a plan to fix this issue.

3. AFTER SCHOOL STUDENT BUILDING USE: Students in the High School after 3:30 p.m. have one of three options. Those options are: (1) A High School sponsored activity; (2) Boys & Girls Club; and, (3) tutoring. Students not participating in these activities are allowed only in the Commons. More information: (1) Students are required to sign up for tutoring by 6th hour every day. (2) TEENS: The only time that you can be at Boys & Girls Club is from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 3:15 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Friday’s. Students who are unable to follow these rules will lose their privileges and will be required to leave the High School premises after 3:30 p.m.

4. There will be a robotics meeting today in the ITV room at 3:30 p.m. We will be discussing the computer programming and the April competition held at the University of Minnesota. If you plan on attending the competition, you must be at this meeting.

5. Campus Life will be tonight at Kari DeYoung’s. Be there at 6:30 p.m.

6. The Baseball team is having a Pancake Feed at the Vets Club on Sunday from 7:30 a.m. – Noon. The cost is $5.00 for all you can eat.

7. Don’t forget the next Dollar Burger Night and Family Night will be Monday, March 2nd. Burgers will be served from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. and Family Night will be from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

8. National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine. 9-12th grade students can be nominated for positions in the NYLF for summer of 2009. Cost is @ $2500. For more information go to www.nylf.org. Nominations need to be completed by DRHS no later tomorrow. See Mrs. Moll for more information.

9. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be Monday, March 2nd from 3:30 – 7:00 p.m.

10. The “Lost & Found” box is overflowing. We will be taking everything to Goodwill on March 13th, so if you are missing something, please check it out before then.

11. Happy Birthday Brandi Campbell!

Activity Information

1. If you are interested in joining a sport that has something for everyone, come to the Track & Field informational meeting tomorrow during advisory in the commons. Sign-up sheets for this meeting will be on Mr. Drotts, Mr. Carlstrom, and Mr. Taylor’s doors. Remember, we are the sport that is better than a Bow flex: We can help you develop a strong, well defined core while helping you build character, confidence, and relationships. Come to the meeting and see what we have to offer.

Junior/Senior/Scholarship Information

1. The 2009-2010 ICC Scholarship Application is now available! It can be accessed from Itasca’s homepage (www.itascacc.edu) or if you would like the direct link it is http://www.itascacc.edu/financeedu/icclocalscholarship.cfm. The deadline for the scholarship application is March 6th at 4:30 p.m. There will be over 80 scholarships awarded ranging from $100-$2000. Many scholarships require that a FAFSA be on file at ICC by the scholarship deadline in order to be considered. Also, there are several scholarships that require a recommendation from a teacher, employer, coach, clergy, etc. One important change is that there is now a standard form on the scholarship application web page for students to print and give to the person completing the recommendation. Other letters of recommendation or forms will not be accepted.

2. Internship for Juniors! Grand Itasca Nursing Home is looking for summer interns. Pay will be around $9.00 per hour. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and at least one letter of recommendation to Grand Village, ATTN: Ashley Carlson, 923 Hale Lake Point, Grand Rapids, MN 55744. Deadline for applications is April 30th.

3. Mike Staples Memorial Scholarship – $1000 for a student planning to enter Conservation Officer or Law Enforcement career. Deadline is April 15th. Application is available in the counseling office.

4. Free Webinar for parents on funding college – During this webinar you will learn how to: utilize our free Scholarship search; compare estimated college costs at over 5,500 schools, build a financing plan using free money first and loans last, and learn about estimated student loan payments should student loans be used. These tools are simple to use and completely FREE! We are conducting two complimentary webinars: Tonight at 7:00 p.m. To register, please RSVP to SchoolResource@SallieMae.com . Please provide the specific date you will be attending.

5. The April ACT test registration deadline is Friday. Do NOT wait until the last minute to register online! The ACT connection is often jammed and frustrating if you wait until the last minute to register. You can register at www.actstudent.com OR you can get a paper registration that Mrs. Moll will need to mail in. Remember – if you have free or reduced lunch you can take the ACT test up to two times FOR FREE. See Mrs. Moll for an ACT test fee waiver form.

6. Zapping the ACT Test – Take this seminar to help you get higher scores on the ACT test. The seminar will be offered March 9th and 10th at Grand Rapids High School from 6:30-9:00 pm. Register with ISD 318 at 327-5730 or www.getlearning.org. The cost is $81.00 per person. For more information, contact Karen @ 218-327-5799.

7. There are many Scholarships  available, see Mrs. Moll for details.

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Warrior Words
Tuesday, February 24th

1. There continues to be issues of food, chairs, and basketballs left out in the gym during Senior High lunch. The gym will remain closed during Senior High lunch until a group from the Senior High comes up with a plan to fix this issue.

2. AFTER SCHOOL STUDENT BUILDING USE: Students in the High School after 3:30 p.m. have one of three options. Those options are: (1) A High School sponsored activity; (2) Boys & Girls Club; and, (3) tutoring. Students not participating in these activities are allowed only in the Commons. More information: (1) Students are required to sign up for tutoring by 6th hour every day. (2) TEENS: The only time that you can be at Boys & Girls Club is from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 3:15 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Friday’s. Students who are unable to follow these rules will lose their privileges and will be required to leave the High School premises after 3:30 p.m.

3. Today there will be approximately 110 junior high band students from Grand Rapids, Greenway, and Hill City here at DRHS for the 3rd annual Mass Junior High Band. Please excuse the following, Emily Emerson, Annalee Sundin, Ryan Juntunen, Neill Jerry, Aubrey Kaczor, Sky Mainville, and all junior high band students.

4. There will be a robotics meeting tomorrow in the ITV room. The meeting will begin at 3:30 p.m. We will be discussing the computer programming and the April competition held at the University of Minnesota. If you plan on attending the competition, you must be at this meeting.

5. There will be an FCCLA meeting today during advisory in Mrs. Passeri’s room.

6. Campus Life will be tomorrow night at Kari DeYoung’s. Be there at 6:30 p.m.

7. The Baseball team is having a Pancake Feed at the Vets Club on Sunday from 7:30 a.m. – Noon. The cost is $5.00 for all you can eat.

8. Don’t forget the next Dollar Burger Night and Family Night will be Monday, March 2nd. Burgers will be served from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. and Family Night will be from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

9. Tomorrow at 9:00 Kevin Locke will be performing at DRHS in the East Gym. Kevin Locke is Lakota (Hunkpapa band) and Anishinaabe. He is a preeminent player of the Native American flute, a traditional storyteller, cultural ambassador, recording artist and educator. He is most known for his hoop dance, The Hoop of Life. Since 1978, he has traveled to more than 80 countries to perform. Locke has served as cultural ambassador for the United States Information Service since 1980. He has recorded twelve albums beginning in 1982, and is an active member of the Bahá’í Faith. In 1990, he won a National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts, the highest award granted to such traditional artists. www.kevinlocke.com

10. National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine. 9-12th grade students can be nominated for positions in the NYLF for summer of 2009. Cost is @ $2500. For more information go to www.nylf.org. Nominations need to be completed by DRHS no later Thursday. See Mrs. Moll for more information.

11. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be Monday, March 2nd from 3:30 – 7:00 p.m.

12. Happy Birthday Rebecca Rudquist!

Activity Information

1. There will be a Baseball meeting today during advisory for grades 9-12 in Mr. Erzar’s room.

2. If you are interested in joining a sport that has something for everyone, come to the TRACK & FIELD informational meeting on THURSDAY during ADVISORY in the COMMONS. Sign-up sheets for this meeting will be on Mr. Drotts, Mr. Carlstrom, and Mr. Taylor’s doors. REMEMBER, we are the sport that is better than a Bow flex: We can help you develop a strong, well defined core while helping you build character, confidence, and relationships. Come to the meeting and see what we have to offer.

3. Events for today:
Boys BB vs. Mesabi East B @ 5:45 p.m. / A @ 7:30 p.m.

Junior/Senior/Scholarship Information

1. The 2009-2010 ICC Scholarship Application is now available! It can be accessed from Itasca’s homepage (www.itascacc.edu) or if you would like the direct link it is http://www.itascacc.edu/financeedu/icclocalscholarship.cfm. The deadline for the scholarship application is March 6th at 4:30 p.m. There will be over 80 scholarships awarded ranging from $100-$2000. Many scholarships require that a FAFSA be on file at ICC by the scholarship deadline in order to be considered. Also, there are several scholarships that require a recommendation from a teacher, employer, coach, clergy, etc. One important change is that there is now a standard form on the scholarship application web page for students to print and give to the person completing the recommendation. Other letters of recommendation or forms will not be accepted.

2. Internship for Juniors! Grand Itasca Nursing Home is looking for summer interns. Pay will be around $9.00 per hour. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and at least one letter of recommendation to Grand Village, ATTN: Ashley Carlson, 923 Hale Lake Point, Grand Rapids, MN 55744. Deadline for applications is April 30th.

3. Mike Staples Memorial Scholarship – $1000 for a student planning to enter Conservation Officer or Law Enforcement career. Deadline is April 15th. Application is available in the counseling office.

4. Free Webinar for parents on funding college – During this webinar you will learn how to: utilize our free Scholarship search; compare estimated college costs at over 5,500 schools, build a financing plan using free money first and loans last, and learn about estimated student loan payments should student loans be used. These tools are simple to use and completely FREE! We are conducting two complimentary webinars: Today at 6:00 p.m. and tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. To register, please RSVP to SchoolResource@SallieMae.com . Please provide the specific date you will be attending.

5. The April ACT test registration deadline is Friday. Do NOT wait until the last minute to register online! The ACT connection is often jammed and frustrating if you wait until the last minute to register. You can register at www.actstudent.com OR you can get a paper registration that Mrs. Moll will need to mail in. Remember – if you have free or reduced lunch you can take the ACT test up to two times FOR FREE. See Mrs. Moll for an ACT test fee waiver form.

6. Zapping the ACT Test – Take this seminar to help you get higher scores on the ACT test. The seminar will be offered March 9th and 10th at Grand Rapids High School from 6:30-9:00 pm. Register with ISD 318 at 327-5730 or www.getlearning.org. The cost is $81.00 per person. For more information, contact Karen @ 218-327-5799.

7. There are many Scholarships  available, see Mrs. Moll for details.

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Warrior Words
Monday, February 23rd

1. Don’t forget the next Dollar Burger Night and Family Night will be Monday, March 2nd. Burgers will be served from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. and Family Night will be from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

2. On Wednesday at 9:00 Kevin Locke will be performing at DRHS in the East Gym. Kevin Locke is Lakota (Hunkpapa band) and Anishinaabe. He is a preeminent player of the Native American flute, a traditional storyteller, cultural ambassador, recording artist and educator. He is most known for his hoop dance, The Hoop of Life. Since 1978, he has traveled to more than 80 countries to perform. Locke has served as cultural ambassador for the United States Information Service since 1980. He has recorded twelve albums beginning in 1982, and is an active member of the Bahá’í Faith. In 1990, he won a National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts, the highest award granted to such traditional artists. www.kevinlocke.com

3. National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine. 9-12th grade students can be nominated for positions in the NYLF for summer of 2009. Cost is @ $2500. For more information go to www.nylf.org. Nominations need to be completed by DRHS no later Thursday. See Mrs. Moll for more information.

4. There will be an 8th & 9th Grade ETS meeting today during advisory in the Boys & Girls Club room.

5. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be Monday, March 2nd from 3:30 – 7:00 p.m.

6. Happy Birthday Briar Hoopman and Brooke Jenkins!

Activity Information

1. There will be a Baseball meeting tomorrow during advisory.

2. If you are interested in joining a sport that has something for everyone, come to the TRACK & FIELD informational meeting on THURSDAY during ADVISORY in the COMMONS. Sign-up sheets for this meeting will be on Mr. Drotts, Mr. Carlstrom, and Mr. Taylor’s doors. REMEMBER, we are the sport that is better than a Bow flex: We can help you develop a strong, well defined core while helping you build character, confidence, and relationships. Come to the meeting and see what we have to offer.

3. Events for today:
Girl’s BB at Blackduck 7th @ 5:45 p.m. / 8th to follow B @ 5:45 p.m. / A @ 7:30 p.m.
Boys BB vs. Duluth Marshall 9th @ 5:45 p.m. / B @ 5:45 p.m. / A @ 7:30 p.m.

Junior/Senior/Scholarship Information

1. Internship for Juniors! Grand Itasca Nursing Home is looking for summer interns. Pay will be around $9.00 per hour. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and at least one letter of recommendation to Grand Village, ATTN: Ashley Carlson, 923 Hale Lake Point, Grand Rapids, MN 55744. Deadline for applications is April 30th.

2. Mike Staples Memorial Scholarship – $1000 for a student planning to enter Conservation Officer or Law Enforcement career. Deadline is April 15th. Application is available in the counseling office.

3. Free Webinar for parents on funding college – During this webinar you will learn how to: utilize our free Scholarship search; compare estimated college costs at over 5,500 schools, build a financing plan using free money first and loans last, and learn about estimated student loan payments should student loans be used. These tools are simple to use and completely FREE! We are conducting two complimentary webinars: Tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. and Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. To register, please RSVP to SchoolResource@SallieMae.com . Please provide the specific date you will be attending.

4. The April ACT test registration deadline is Friday. Do NOT wait until the last minute to register online! The ACT connection is often jammed and frustrating if you wait until the last minute to register. You can register at www.actstudent.com OR you can get a paper registration that Mrs. Moll will need to mail in. Remember – if you have free or reduced lunch you can take the ACT test up to two times FOR FREE. See Mrs. Moll for an ACT test fee waiver form.

5. Zapping the ACT Test – Take this seminar to help you get higher scores on the ACT test. The seminar will be offered March 9th and 10th at Grand Rapids High School from 6:30-9:00 pm. Register with ISD 318 at 327-5730 or www.getlearning.org. The cost is $81.00 per person. For more information, contact Karen @ 218-327-5799.

6. There are many Scholarships  available, see Mrs. Moll for details.

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Warrior Words
Friday, February 20th

1. On Wednesday, February 25th at 9:00 Kevin Locke will be performing at DRHS in the East Gym. Kevin Locke is Lakota (Hunkpapa band) and Anishinaabe. He is a preeminent player of the Native American flute, a traditional storyteller, cultural ambassador, recording artist and educator. He is most known for his hoop dance, The Hoop of Life. Since 1978, he has traveled to more than 80 countries to perform. Locke has served as cultural ambassador for the United States Information Service since 1980. He has recorded twelve albums beginning in 1982, and is an active member of the Bahá’í Faith. In 1990, he won a National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts, the highest award granted to such traditional artists. www.kevinlocke.com

2. Students ages 12-17 are welcome to attend the “Lords Army Youth Group” from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. at the Good News Bible Church for a night of fun (games, pizza, hang out with friends, guest speaker – Micki Ross) on Sunday. For more information contact Kristi Hines at 246-9632.

3. National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine. 9-12th grade students can be nominated for positions in the NYLF for summer of 2009. Cost is @ $2500. For more information go to www.nylf.org. Nominations need to be completed by DRHS no later than Feb. 26, 2009. See Mrs. Moll for more information.

4. There will be a NHS meeting during advisory today in room 220.

5. The Prom Planning Team will meet in the art room during advisory today.

6. There will be an 8th & 9th Grade ETS meeting on Monday during advisory in the Boys & Girls Club room.

7. The Leech Lake Tribal Council is once again having the “Kids Perch Jerk” ice fishing contest tomorrow from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Big Winnie (Denny’s Resort) for all kids ages sixteen and under. Along with the regular ice fishing contest there will be a contest for the biggest, ugliest fish and many door prizes to be given away. There will also be free food for the kids.

8. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be Monday, March 2nd from 3:30 – 7:00 p.m.

9. Helen Hron, a former DRHS employee, is walking in the Autism Society of Minnesota 2009 Steps of Hope. If you would care to donate to this cause, please stop in the high school office.

10. The Spanish Club has cookie dough for sale. If interested, please see a Spanish Club member.

11. Happy Birthday to Frank Hellmann, Kaitlyn Alger, and Patrick Evans!

12. Happy Birthday this weekend to Cody Mickle and Ben Armstrong!

Activity Information

1. Free Webinar for parents on funding college – During this webinar you will learn how to: utilize our free Scholarship search; compare estimated college costs at over 5,500 schools, build a financing plan using free money first and loans last, and learn about estimated student loan payments should student loans be used. These tools are simple to use and completely FREE! We are conducting two complimentary webinars: Tuesday, February 24th at 6:00 p.m. and Wednesday, February 25th at 7:00 p.m. To register, please RSVP to SchoolResource@SallieMae.com . Please provide the specific date you will be attending.

2. If you are interested in joining a sport that has something for everyone, come to the TRACK & FIELD informational meeting on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, during ADVISORY in the COMMONS. Sign-up sheets for this meeting will be on Mr. Drotts, Mr. Carlstrom, and Mr. Taylor’s doors. REMEMBER, we are the sport that is better than a Bow flex: We can help you develop a strong, well defined core while helping you build character, confidence, and relationships. Come to the meeting and see what we have to offer.

3. Ski Team 2008/2009 Season Wrap-Up books are in the office, please stop by to pick yours up!

4. The Deer River Boys Basketball Alumni Game is tomorrow at 7:00 p.m.

5. Events for today:
Boys BB vs. Bigfork 7th @ 5:45 p.m. / 8th to follow B @ 5:45 p.m. / A @ 7:30 p.m.
Events this weekend:
GBB vs. Pequot Lakes 7th @ 1:00 p.m. / 8th to follow B @ 1:00 p.m. / A @ 2:45 p.m.

Junior/Senior/Scholarship Information

1. The April ACT test registration deadline is February 27th. Do NOT wait until the last minute to register online! The ACT connection is often jammed and frustrating if you wait until the last minute to register. You can register at www.actstudent.com OR you can get a paper registration that Mrs. Moll will need to mail in. Remember – if you have free or reduced lunch you can take the ACT test up to two times FOR FREE. See Mrs. Moll for an ACT test fee waiver form.

2. Zapping the ACT Test – Take this seminar to help you get higher scores on the ACT test. The seminar will be offered March 9th and 10th at Grand Rapids High School from 6:30-9:00 pm. Register with ISD 318 at 327-5730 or www.getlearning.org. The cost is $81.00 per person. For more information, contact Karen @ 218-327-5799.

3. There are many Scholarships  available, see Mrs. Moll for details.

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Warrior Words
Thursday, February 19th

1. There will be a 10th-12th grade ETS meeting today during advisory in the Boys & Girls Club room.

2. THANK YOU! to FCCLA members Eva Gardner, Emily Trout, Liz Anttila, Sarah Engelby, Kayla Root, Kaila Juntunen and Sadie Niemela for hosting a great FCCLA Region Meeting yesterday. Your efforts are much appreciated! ~ Mrs. Passeri

3. CONGRATULATIONS to FCCLA members Emily Trout and Eva Gardner. Both girls advanced to the State Competition in April with their STAR events. Great job, gals!!!

1. On Wednesday, February 25th at 9:00 Kevin Locke will be performing at DRHS in the East Gym. Kevin Locke is Lakota (Hunkpapa band) and Anishinaabe. He is a preeminent player of the Native American flute, a traditional storyteller, cultural ambassador, recording artist and educator. He is most known for his hoop dance, The Hoop of Life. Since 1978, he has traveled to more than 80 countries to perform. Locke has served as cultural ambassador for the United States Information Service since 1980. He has recorded twelve albums beginning in 1982, and is an active member of the Bahá’í Faith. In 1990, he won a National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts, the highest award granted to such traditional artists. www.kevinlocke.com

2. Locker cleanouts has been postponed.

3. Students ages 12-17 are welcome to attend the “Lords Army Youth Group” from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. at the Good News Bible Church for a night of fun (games, pizza, hang out with friends, guest speaker – Micki Ross) on Sunday. For more information contact Kristi Hines at 246-9632.

4. National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine. 9-12th grade students can be nominated for positions in the NYLF for summer of 2009. Cost is @$2500. For more information go to www.nylf.org Nominations need to be completed by DRHS no later than Feb. 26, 2009. See Mrs. Moll for more information.

5. There will be a Student Council meeting today in room 210 during advisory. If you are in golf or ETS, you should go to that meeting.

6. There will be a NHS meeting during advisory Friday in room 220.

7. The Prom Planning Team will meet in the art room during advisory on Friday.

8. The Leech Lake Tribal Council is once again having the “Kids Perch Jerk” ice fishing contest on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Big Winnie (Denny’s Resort) for all kids ages sixteen and under. Along with the regular ice fishing contest there will be a contest for the biggest, ugliest fish and many door prizes to be given away. There will also be free food for the kids.

9. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be Monday, March 2nd from 3:30 – 7:00 p.m.

10. Helen Hron, a former DRHS employee, is walking in the Autism Society of Minnesota 2009 Steps of Hope. If you would care to donate to this cause, please stop in the high school office.

11. The Spanish Club has cookie dough for sale. If interested, please see a Spanish Club member.

12. Happy Birthday Molly Rowe!

Activity Information

1. Free Webinar for parents on funding college – During this webinar you will learn how to: utilize our free Scholarship search; compare estimated college costs at over 5,500 schools, build a financing plan using free money first and loans last, and learn about estimated student loan payments should student loans be used. These tools are simple to use and completely FREE! We are conducting two complimentary webinars: Tuesday, February 24th at 6:00 p.m. and Wednesday, February 25th at 7:00 p.m. To register, please RSVP to SchoolResource@SallieMae.com . Please provide the specific date you will be attending.

2. If you are interested in joining a sport that has something for everyone, come to the TRACK & FIELD informational meeting on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, during ADVISORY in the COMMONS. Sign-up sheets for this meeting will be on Mr. Drotts, Mr. Carlstrom, and Mr. Taylor’s doors. REMEMBER, we are the sport that is better than a Bow flex: We can help you develop a strong, well defined core while helping you build character, confidence, and relationships. Come to the meeting and see what we have to offer.

3. Ski Team 2008/2009 Season Wrap-Up books are in the office, please stop by to pick yours up!

4. Deer River Boys Basketball Alumni Game is set for Saturday. If you have any relatives or friends that are interested in playing, please have them contact Mr. Anderson by calling the school. Plan on attending for some great “old school” b-ball.

5. 7th and 8th grade boys interested in playing baseball this spring need to sign up with Mr. Anderson.

6. There will be a Golf meeting today during advisory in Mr. Hermel’s room.

7. Events for today:
GBB at Virginia B @ 6:00pm/Varsity @ 7:30pm

Junior/Senior/Scholarship Information

1. The April ACT test registration deadline is February 27th. Do NOT wait until the last minute to register online! The ACT connection is often jammed and frustrating if you wait until the last minute to register. You can register at www.actstudent.com OR you can get a paper registration that Mrs. Moll will need to mail in. Remember – if you have free or reduced lunch you can take the ACT test up to two times FOR FREE. See Mrs. Moll for an ACT test fee waiver form.

2. Zapping the ACT Test – Take this seminar to help you get higher scores on the ACT test. The seminar will be offered March 9th and 10th at Grand Rapids High School from 6:30-9:00 pm. Register with ISD 318 at 327-5730 or www.getlearning.org. The cost is $81.00 per person. For more information, contact Karen @ 218-327-5799.

3. There are many Scholarships  available, see Mrs. Moll for details.

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On Wednesday, February 25th at 9:00 Kevin Locke will be performing at DRHS in the East Gym. Kevin Locke is Lakota (Hunkpapa band) and Anishinaabe. He is a preeminent player of the Native American flute, a traditional storyteller, cultural ambassador, recording artist and educator. He is most known for his hoop dance, The Hoop of Life. Since 1978, he has traveled to more than 80 countries to perform. Locke has served as cultural ambassador for the United States Information Service since 1980. He has recorded twelve albums beginning in 1982, and is an active member of the Bahá’í Faith. In 1990, he won a National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts, the highest award granted to such traditional artists. www.kevinlocke.com

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Warrior Words
Friday, February 13th

1. The Media Center will be closed today during Senior High lunch.

2. Congratulations to Ty Vickerman! Ty has been accepted into the INSPIRE 2008-2009 Online Community (OLC)! The OLC is INSPIRE’s centerpiece, providing a place for INSPIRE students to interact with their peers, NASA experts and education specialists. Through grade-level-appropriate educational activities, chats and the discussion board, students and their families will be exposed to the many careers and opportunities at NASA. The OLC also provides parents resources designed to help them champion their student’s education and career goals. There is also a STEM summer program run by NASA Ty will be eligible to apply for.

3. We need four more sign ups to go to Giants Ridge on Tuesday. Cost $29 for lift and rental, $17 snowboard rental only, $18 ski rental only, $17 for lift ticket only. DRHS can ski from 9 am – 4:30 pm. Sign up with Kathy in the Community Education office #207.

4. Valentine candy grams! Will be sold TODAY during both lunch hours in the concessions area. Candy Grams will be delivered during 7th hour! By some today.

5. Locker cleanouts will be done the final week of February. Students will be required to clean their lockers and remove any writing from the lockers and/or doors. Cleaning supplies will be on hand the day of the cleaning. Any writing/lockers that require a janitor to clean will be assessed a $10 fine similar to end-of-year penalties. The dates for the cleanout are: Tuesday, February 24th – 7th and 8th grade students, Wednesday, February 25th – 9th grade students, and Thursday, February 26th – 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students.

6. Students ages 12-17 are welcome to attend the “Lords Army Youth Group” from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. at the Good News Bible Church for a night of fun (games, pizza, hang out with friends, guest speaker – Micki Ross) on Sunday, February 22nd. For more information contact Kristi Hines at 246-9632.

7. The Leech Lake Tribal Council is once again having the “Kids Perch Jerk” ice fishing contest on February 21st from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Big Winnie (Denny’s Resort) for all kids ages sixteen and under. Along with the regular ice fishing contest there will be a contest for the biggest, ugliest fish and many door prizes to be given away. There will also be free food for the kids.

8. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be Wednesday, February 18th and Monday, March 2nd from 3:30 – 7:00 p.m.

9. Helen Hron, a former DRHS employee, is walking in the Autism Society of Minnesota 2009 Steps of Hope. If you would care to donate to this cause, please stop in the high school office.

10. The Spanish Club has cookie dough for sale. If interested, please see a Spanish Club member.

11. SnoBall Week is HERE! Today – “Stop Light Day”, Dance, BBB vs. Chisholm.

12. The Itasca County Family YMCA will be having a Sweet Hearts Dance tonight from 7-10pm for all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students! The cost will be $5.00 per student or $3.00 if you bring a non-perishable food item. More information to come later so mark your calendars!

13. Happy Birthday this weekend to Miranda Villeneuve, Tanner Moehling, and Dakota Larson!

Activity Information

1. Good Luck to Mindy Drotts who is participating in the Nordic Ski State Tournament today at Giant’s Ridge!

2. Deer River Boys Basketball Alumni Game is set for Saturday, February 21st at 7:00 p.m. If you have any relatives or friends that are interested in playing, please have them contact Mr. Anderson by calling the school. Plan on attending for some great “old school” b-ball.

3. 7th and 8th grade boys interested in playing baseball this spring need to sign up with Mr. Anderson.

4. There will be a Golf meeting on February 19th during advisory in Mr. Hermel’s room. You need to sign up on Mr. Hermel’s door in order to attend the meeting.

5. Events for today:
Nordic Ski State Tournament at Giant’s Ridge at 10:00 a.m.
Boys BB vs. Chisholm 7th @ 5:45 p.m. / 8th to follow B @ 5:45 p.m. / A @ 7:30 p.m.

Events on Saturday:
Girls BB vs. Braham at Proctor High School 9th @ 1:00 p.m. / B @ 1:00 p.m. / A @ 2:45 p.m.

Junior/Senior/Scholarship Information

1. National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine. 9-12th grade students can be nominated for positions in the NYLF for summer of 2009. Cost is @$2500. For more information go to www.nylf.org Nominations need to be completed by DRHS no later than Feb. 26, 2009. See Mrs. Moll for more information.

2. The April ACT test registration deadline is February 27th. Do NOT wait until the last minute to register online! The ACT connection is often jammed and frustrating if you wait until the last minute to register. You can register at www.actstudent.com OR you can get a paper registration that Mrs. Moll will need to mail in. Remember – if you have free or reduced lunch you can take the ACT test up to two times FOR FREE. See Mrs. Moll for an ACT test fee waiver form.

3. Zapping the ACT Test – Take this seminar to help you get higher scores on the ACT test. The seminar will be offered March 9th and 10th at Grand Rapids High School from 6:30-9:00 pm. Register with ISD 318 at 327-5730 or www.getlearning.org. The cost is $81.00 per person. For more information, contact Karen @ 218-327-5799.

4. More Scholarships 

-Minnesota Twins – $1000 scholarship, HS senior planning to attend 2 or 4 year college, GPA 2.0 or higher, participate in baseball or softball program. Deadline March 1, 2009. Applications are in Mrs. Moll’s office.

-Darla Scales – $750, HS seniors planning to major in office-related career, preferably in the education field. Applications are in Mrs. Moll’s office.

-The Aplin Samuelson Family Foundation – $2000, renewable for up to 4 years, senior graduating from Deer River, important: GPA, ACT score, leadership in school and community, extracurricular involvement. Applications are available in Mrs. Moll’s office. Deadline is March 16, 2009.

-First Plan of Minnesota – $1000 scholarship, parents must have health coverage with First Plan of Minnesota, pursuing a career in health care, HS senior, application in Mrs. Moll’s office. Deadline is April 15, 2009.

-Lake Country Power – HS Senior, parents must receive electric service from Lake Country Power, $500, GPA 3.0 or higher, application available in Mrs. Moll’s office.

-Bruce Bomier Scholarship – $2000 scholarship. HS senior, planning to major in environmental science, engineering, or industrial hygiene career. Info and application available at www.ieainstitute.com click on “Hot Topics”. Applications due February 27, 2009.

-SAMMY scholarship – 25 $7500 scholarships for senior scholar/athletes. More information and online application form can be found at: www.bodybymilk.com. Deadline is March 6, 2009.

-FarmHouse Fraternity scholarship – senior, planning to attend U of M, Twin Cities, $1000 scholarship, application available in Mrs. Moll’s office. Deadline March 20, 2009.

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Thursday, February 12th

1. The picture taking of attendants and candidates has been moved to 12:30 in the Art room. Everyone must be there by then.

2. We need four more sign ups to go to Giants Ridge on Tuesday. Cost $29 for lift and rental, $17 snowboard rental only, $18 ski rental only, $17 for lift ticket only. DRHS can ski from 9 am – 4:30 pm. Sign up with Kathy in the Community Education office #207.

3. Valentine candy grams! Will be sold TODAY during both lunch hours in the concessions area. Candy Grams will be delivered during 7th hour tomorrow! By some today.

4. Locker cleanouts will be done the final week of February. Students will be required to clean their lockers and remove any writing from the lockers and/or doors. Cleaning supplies will be on hand the day of the cleaning. Any writing/lockers that require a janitor to clean will be assessed a $10 fine similar to end-of-year penalties. The dates for the cleanout are: Tuesday, February 24th – 7th and 8th grade students, Wednesday, February 25th – 9th grade students, and Thursday, February 26th – 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students.

5. Students ages 12-17 are welcome to attend the “Lords Army Youth Group” from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. at the Good News Bible Church for a night of fun (games, pizza, hang out with friends, guest speaker – Micki Ross) on Sunday, February 22nd. For more information contact Kristi Hines at 246-9632.

6. The Leech Lake Tribal Council is once again having the “Kids Perch Jerk” ice fishing contest on February 21st from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Big Winnie (Denny’s Resort) for all kids ages sixteen and under. Along with the regular ice fishing contest there will be a contest for the biggest, ugliest fish and many door prizes to be given away. There will also be free food for the kids.

7. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be Wednesday, February 18th and Monday, March 2nd from 3:30 – 7:00 p.m.

8. Connections to Your Future: Achievements for Tomorrow: High School Students, grades 10-12 are invited to attend the Leech Lake Reservation 2008 Career/Job Fair tomorrow. 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Northern Lights Casino & Hotel. Please sign up in the Indian Education room and pick up a permission slip. Lunch will be provided.

9. Helen Hron, a former DRHS employee, is walking in the Autism Society of Minnesota 2009 Steps of Hope. If you would care to donate to this cause, please stop in the high school office.

10. The Spanish Club has cookie dough for sale. If interested, please see a Spanish Club member.

11. SnoBall Week is HERE! This week’s events are as follows:
Today – “Dress Your Best Day”, Coronation at 2:00 p.m., Wrestling vs. Virginia, CBB at C.I.
Friday – “Stop Light Day”, Dance, BBB vs. Chisholm

12. The Itasca County Family YMCA will be having a Sweet Hearts Dance tomorrow from 7-10pm for all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students! The cost will be $5.00 per student or $3.00 if you bring a non-perishable food item. More information to come later so mark your calendars!

13. Happy Birthday RaeAnn Giffen!

Activity Information

1. Attention Volleyball Players grades 7-12: Sign up to work a shift at the concession stand on Friday, Feb. 20th…Boys Basketball vs. Bigfork. We are in need of parent workers also.

2. Deer River Boys Basketball Alumni Game is set for Saturday, February 21st at 7:00 p.m. If you have any relatives or friends that are interested in playing, please have them contact Mr. Anderson by calling the school. Plan on attending for some great “old school” b-ball.

3. 7th and 8th grade boys interested in playing baseball this spring need to sign up with Mr. Anderson.

4. There will be a Golf meeting on February 19th during advisory in Mr. Hermel’s room. You need to sign up on Mr. Hermel’s door in order to attend the meeting.

5. Events for today:
GBB at Crosby-Ironton 7th & 8th Grade TBD / 9th @ 5:45 p.m. / B @ 6:00 p.m. / A @ 7:30 p.m.
Wrestling vs. Virginia B @ 6:00 p.m. / A @ 7:30 p.m.
7th & 8th Grade Boys BB at Grand Rapids 4:30 p.m.

Junior/Senior/Scholarship Information

1. National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine. 9-12th grade students can be nominated for positions in the NYLF for summer of 2009. Cost is @$2500. For more information go to www.nylf.org Nominations need to be completed by DRHS no later than Feb. 26, 2009. See Mrs. Moll for more information.

2. The University of Wisconsin, Stout has a $2500 scholarship for seniors pursuing a teaching degree in technology education. You must be planning to attend UW, Stout. See Mrs. Moll for more information. The deadline is tomorrow.

3. The April ACT test registration deadline is February 27th. Do NOT wait until the last minute to register online! The ACT connection is often jammed and frustrating if you wait until the last minute to register. You can register at www.actstudent.com OR you can get a paper registration that Mrs. Moll will need to mail in. Remember – if you have free or reduced lunch you can take the ACT test up to two times FOR FREE. See Mrs. Moll for an ACT test fee waiver form.

4. Zapping the ACT Test – Take this seminar to help you get higher scores on the ACT test. The seminar will be offered March 9th and 10th at Grand Rapids High School from 6:30-9:00 pm. Register with ISD 318 at 327-5730 or www.getlearning.org. The cost is $81.00 per person. For more information, contact Karen @ 218-327-5799.

5. More Scholarships 

-Minnesota Twins – $1000 scholarship, HS senior planning to attend 2 or 4 year college, GPA 2.0 or higher, participate in baseball or softball program. Deadline March 1, 2009. Applications are in Mrs. Moll’s office.

-Darla Scales – $750, HS seniors planning to major in office-related career, preferably in the education field. Applications are in Mrs. Moll’s office.

-The Aplin Samuelson Family Foundation – $2000, renewable for up to 4 years, senior graduating from Deer River, important: GPA, ACT score, leadership in school and community, extracurricular involvement. Applications are available in Mrs. Moll’s office. Deadline is March 16, 2009.

-First Plan of Minnesota – $1000 scholarship, parents must have health coverage with First Plan of Minnesota, pursuing a career in health care, HS senior, application in Mrs. Moll’s office. Deadline is April 15, 2009.

-Lake Country Power – HS Senior, parents must receive electric service from Lake Country Power, $500, GPA 3.0 or higher, application available in Mrs. Moll’s office.

-Bruce Bomier Scholarship – $2000 scholarship. HS senior, planning to major in environmental science, engineering, or industrial hygiene career. Info and application available at www.ieainstitute.com click on “Hot Topics”. Applications due February 27, 2009.

-SAMMY scholarship – 25 $7500 scholarships for senior scholar/athletes. More information and online application form can be found at: www.bodybymilk.com. Deadline is March 6, 2009.

-FarmHouse Fraternity scholarship – senior, planning to attend U of M, Twin Cities, $1000 scholarship, application available in Mrs. Moll’s office. Deadline March 20, 2009.

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