Deer River High School

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Wednesday, September 30th

1. There will be a mandatory Junior Class meeting on Friday during advisory in Mrs. Evans’ room.

2. Attention Seniors – October 2nd through October 13th – there will be senior meetings in Mrs. Moll’s office. Please check Mrs. Moll’s door for your meeting time. If your scheduled time does not work, please let Mrs. Moll know before your scheduled meeting.

3. Any 8th or 9th grade student, who wants to be a Homecoming candidate, must see Ms. Smith-Evans today.

4. Life Sports students will be taking their second field trip today to the Blueberry Golf Course. Students are to be released at 12:00 to go to the commons for lunch.

5. The following NHS students need to see Mrs. Braukmann sometime today: Emily Emerson, Cody Gustafson, Thomas Schultz, Annalee Sundin, Michaela Herfindahl, Derick Mauser, Ty Vickerman, and Kari DeYoung.

6. Auditions for the school play will be held today and tomorrow during advisory and after school tomorrow in the choir room. Please contact Mr. Thurm for schedule and details.

7. There will be an O-Gitch-I-Dah meeting today during advisory in the Commons. All students wanting to join O-Gitch-I-Dah should plan to attend this meeting. We will be nominating for officers at this time. Please be on time!

8. There will be a Student Council meeting tomorrow during advisory in Mrs. Felosi’s room.

9. There will be a Senior Class meeting tomorrow during advisory in the Commons.

10. Happy Birthday Cori Bruers!

Athletic/Activities Information:

1. There will be an informational meeting in the Commons today at 3:30 p.m. for any girls in grades 7-12 interested in joining Boys’ Basketball cheerleading.

2. The hours for the Fitness Center are:
Monday through Thursday 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday through Thursday 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Junior/Senior/Scholarship Information:

1. $500-$1,000 scholarships available to seniors. History buff? Enjoy politics? The Washington Crossing Foundation offers scholarships to seniors. All information and applications available at www.gwcf.org or call 215-949-8841. The deadline is January 15th.

2. ACLU scholarships – are you a student activist? ACLU awards 15 – $7,000 scholarships. www.aclu-mn.org

3. John F. Kennedy – Profile in Courage Essay Contest. High School students in grades 9-12. $5000 scholarship. Complete guidelines available at www.jfklibrary.org

4. Most Valuable Student Scholarship – Elks National Foundation will award 18 top scholarships ranging from $8,000 to $60,000 over four years. Runners-up will receive 482 – $4,000 scholarships. Available to High School Seniors – Deadline is November 2nd. Applications are available at www.elks.org/enf/scholars

5. AXA Achievement Scholarship – $10,000 or $250,000 scholarships available. Have you been a community leader? Have you led a project that benefits others? Have you overcome personal challenges? Learn more and download an application at: www.axa-achievement.com. The deadline is December 15th.

6. The PSAT test will be given at Deer River High School on Wednesday, October 14th. The test will start at 8:30 and finish around 12:30. There is a $13.00 test fee for students who would like to take the PSAT test. The PSAT test is required for students who would like to be entered in the National Merit Scholarship competition.

7. Northern Michigan University – scholarships range from full-tuition, plus room and board to $500 per year. Must attend Northern Michigan University to receive scholarship. Deadline is November 1-2. More information: www.nmu.edu/presidentialscholars

8. Juniors – you can apply for the Minnesota House of Representatives High School Page program. Students selected will spend a week in St. Paul getting an in-depth experience with the MN legislative process. Program participants are responsible for all expenses incurred during the week at the Capitol.

9. Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Seminar. The cost of attendance for the seminar is $150.00. DRHS is invited to nominate one outstanding sophomore to the HOBY Leadership Seminar. If you would like to be considered for this nomination, please return a current Student Data Form to Mrs. Moll in the counseling office.

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Warrior Words
Tuesday, September 29th

1. There will be ACT practice for ETS seniors retaking the ACT this fall today at 3:30 in Room 212.

2. A NHS meeting will be held in Mrs. Braukmann’s room today. All NHS members (including new members who were inducted last spring) should plan to attend. We will be holding nominations and voting for President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer at the time. Nominees must be present to accept nominations.

3. There will be a 9th grade ETS meeting today during advisory in the Boys & Girls Club room.

4. There will be a mandatory Junior Class meeting on Friday during advisory in Mrs. Evans’ room.

5. Auditions for the school play will be held this Wednesday and Thursday during advisory and after school on Thursday in the choir room. Please contact Mr. Thurm for schedule and details.

6. There will be an O-Gitch-I-Dah meeting tomorrow during advisory in the Commons. All students wanting to join O-Gitch-I-Dah should plan to attend this meeting. We will be nominating for officers at this time. Please be on time!

7. The Homecoming King candidates are: Jon White, Caleb Villeneuve, Terry Mills, Chris Terhaar, and Tyler Moehling. The Queen Candidates are: Rosie Bowstring, Kayla Carter, Maggie Cable, Becca Rudquist, and Jenna Jurvelin. Congratulations!

Athletic/Activities Information:

1. The hours for the Fitness Center are:
Monday through Thursday 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday through Thursday 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

2. Event for today:
7th & 8th grade Volleyball at Grand Rapids 7th grade @ 4:30 pm / 8th grade @ 5:30 pm
Cross Country at Northland 4:00 p.m. – Team released at 1:45 p.m. See e-mail.

Junior/Senior/Scholarship Information:

1. The PSAT test will be given at Deer River High School on Wednesday, October 14th. The test will start at 8:30 and finish around 12:30. There is a $13.00 test fee for students who would like to take the PSAT test. The PSAT test is required for students who would like to be entered in the National Merit Scholarship competition.

2. Northern Michigan University – scholarships range from full-tuition, plus room and board to $500 per year. Must attend Northern Michigan University to receive scholarship. Deadline is November 1-2. More information: www.nmu.edu/presidentialscholars

3. Juniors – you can apply for the Minnesota House of Representatives High School Page program. Students selected will spend a week in St. Paul getting an in-depth experience with the MN legislative process. Program participants are responsible for all expenses incurred during the week at the Capitol.

4. Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Seminar. The cost of attendance for the seminar is $150.00. DRHS is invited to nominate one outstanding sophomore to the HOBY Leadership Seminar. If you would like to be considered for this nomination, please return a current Student Data Form to Mrs. Moll in the counseling office.

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Warrior Words
Friday, September 25th

1. NOTICE: Due to Staff Development activities, classes will dismiss at 1:15 p.m. today.

2. There will be ACT practice for ETS seniors retaking the ACT this fall on Tuesday, September 29th, at 3:30 in Room 212.

3. A NHS meeting will be held in Mrs. Braukmann’s room next Tuesday. All NHS members (including new members who were inducted last spring) should plan to attend. We will be holding nominations and voting for President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer at the time. Nominees must be present to accept nominations.

4. Happy Birthday this weekend to Collin Howard, Jezz Stangland, Jailyn Cleath, and Garren Bremer!

Athletic/Activities Information:

1. The hours for the Fitness Center are:
Monday through Thursday 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday through Thursday 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

2. Anyone interested in being on the High School Bowling team should sign up in the office as soon as possible.

3. Event for today:
FB at Two Harbors 7:00 p.m.

Junior/Senior/Scholarship Information:

1. The PSAT test will be given at Deer River High School on Wednesday, October 14th. The test will start at 8:30 and finish around 12:30. There is a $13.00 test fee for students who would like to take the PSAT test. The PSAT test is required for students who would like to be entered in the National Merit Scholarship competition.

2. Northern Michigan University – scholarships range from full-tuition, plus room and board to $500 per year. Must attend Northern Michigan University to receive scholarship. Deadline is November 1-2. More information: www.nmu.edu/presidentialscholars

3. Juniors – you can apply for the Minnesota House of Representatives High School Page program. Students selected will spend a week in St. Paul getting an in-depth experience with the MN legislative process. Program participants are responsible for all expenses incurred during the week at the Capitol.

4. Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Seminar. The cost of attendance for the seminar is $150.00. DRHS is invited to nominate one outstanding sophomore to the HOBY Leadership Seminar. If you would like to be considered for this nomination, please return a current Student Data Form to Mrs. Moll in the counseling office.

5. MN INFINITY Students: TODAY (Sept 25th) is the deadline to DROP MN INFINITY courses. You must fax a drop form to MNINFINTY no later than today! Drop forms are available at www.mninfinity.org

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Warrior Words
Thursday, September 24th

1. NOTICE: Due to Staff Development activities, classes will dismiss at 1:15 p.m. tomorrow.

2. There will be ACT practice for ETS seniors retaking the ACT this fall on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 3:30 in Room 212.

3. Are there any junior students interested in being a part of the Deer River Student Blood-Drive Team? If so, pick up an application on the Office Service Counter. The deadline for returning the applications will be the end of the day today. Return your applications to Leah Benham, Emily Emerson, or Kaylina Pauley. Late applications will not be accepted.

4. A NHS meeting will be held in Mrs. Braukmann’s room on Tuesday, September 29th. All NHS members (including new members who were inducted last spring) should plan to attend. We will be holding nominations and voting for President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer at the time. Nominees must be present to accept nominations.

5. GREAT OPPORTUNITY! For students interested in attending an anti-tobacco workshop on September 30th and teaching elementary school students that TOBACCO IS WACKO! You must be in 11th or 12th grade. It is a great opportunity to do some fun community service. Please sign up on the office counter and pick up an application. Applications are due in Mrs. Moll’s office by September 24th.

6. Happy Birthday Ashley Geving!

Athletic/Activities Information:

1. The hours for the Fitness Center are:
Monday through Thursday 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday through Thursday 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

2. Anyone interested in being on the High School Bowling team should sign up in the office as soon as possible.

3. Events for today:
JH Football Jamboree at Hibbing 4:30 p.m. -Team dismissed at 2:45 p.m. See e-mail.
VB at Grand Rapids 9th @ 5:35 p.m. / B @ 5:45 p.m. / A @ 7:00 p.m.

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Warrior Words
Wednesday, September 23nd

1. NOTICE: Due to Staff Development activities, classes will dismiss at 1:15 p.m. on Friday.

2. Are there any junior students interested in being a part of the Deer River Student Blood-Drive Team? If so, pick up an application on the Office Service Counter. The deadline for returning the applications will be the end of the day on Thursday, Sept. 24th. Return your applications to Leah Benham, Emily Emerson, or Kaylina Pauley. Late applications will not be accepted.

3. There will be a Yearbook meeting today in the Art room during advisory. If you would like to attend you must sign up in the Art room.

4. A NHS meeting will be held in Mrs. Braukmann’s room on Tuesday, September 29th. All NHS members (including new members who were inducted last spring) should plan to attend. We will be holding nominations and voting for President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer at the time. Nominees must be present to accept nominations.

5. There will be a 7th grade ETS meeting during advisory in the Boys & Girls Club room today.

6. GREAT OPPORTUNITY! For students interested in attending an anti-tobacco workshop on September 30th and teaching elementary school students that TOBACCO IS WACKO! You must be in 11th or 12th grade. It is a great opportunity to do some fun community service. Please sign up on the office counter and pick up an application. Applications are due in Mrs. Moll’s office by September 24th.

Athletic/Activities Information:

1. The hours for the Fitness Center are:
Monday through Thursday 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday through Thursday 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

2. There will be a Golf meeting today. Please release the following students: Travis Croaker, Michaela Herfindahl, Patrick Jerry, Derick Mauser, Morgan Pouch, Becca Rudquist, Emily Rudquist, Raylene Smith, and Andrea Vickerman.

3. Anyone interested in being on the High School Bowling team should sign up in the office as soon as possible.

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Warrior Words
Tuesday, September 22nd

1. NOTICE: Due to Staff Development activities, classes will dismiss at 1:15 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2009.

2. There will be a Yearbook meeting tomorrow in the Art room during Advisory. If you would like to come, sign up in the Art room.

3. A NHS meeting will be held in Mrs. Braukmann’s room on Tuesday, September 29th. All NHS members (including new members who were inducted last spring) should plan to attend. We will be holding nominations and voting for President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer at the time. Nominees must be present to accept nominations.

4. There will be a 7th grade ETS meeting during advisory in the Boys & Girls Club room tomorrow.

5. GREAT OPPORTUNITY! For students interested in attending an anti-tobacco workshop on September 30th and teaching elementary school students that TOBACCO IS WACKO! You must be in 11th or 12th grade. It is a great opportunity to do some fun community service. Please sign up on the office counter and pick up an application. Applications are due in Mrs. Moll’s office by September 24th.

6. Picture and Hearing & Vision day is today. See schedule on e-mail.

Athletic/Activities Information:

1. There will be a Golf meeting tomorrow. Please sign up on Mr. Hermel’s door if you are interested in going out for golf.

2. Anyone interested in being on the High School Bowling team should sign up in the office as soon as possible.

3. Events for today:
VB vs. Greenway 7th @ 5:45 p.m. / 8th to follow B @ 6:00 p.m. / A @ 7:30 p.m.

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Warrior Words
Monday, September 21st

1. NOTICE: Due to Staff Development activities, classes will dismiss at 1:15 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2009.

2. The first Campus Life meeting is tonight at Cody Kuck’s at 7:00 p.m.

3. A NHS meeting will be held in Mrs. Braukmann’s room on Tuesday, September 29th. All NHS members (including new members who were inducted last spring) should plan to attend. We will be holding nominations and voting for President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer at the time. Nominees must be present to accept nominations.

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

5. There will be a 7th grade ETS meeting during advisory in the Boys & Girls Club room on Wednesday.

6. GREAT OPPORTUNITY! For students interested in attending an anti-tobacco workshop on September 30th and teaching elementary school students that TOBACCO IS WACKO! You must be in 11th or 12th grade. It is a great opportunity to do some fun community service. Please sign up on the office counter and pick up an application. Applications are due in Mrs. Moll’s office by September 24th.

7. Picture and Hearing & Vision day will be Tuesday. See schedule on e-mail.

8. The Grand Rapids Rotary Club is once again selling a dozen roses for a mere $15.00. If interested please sign up and pay the fee with Theresa in the High School Office before tomorrow.

9. Happy Birthday Zach Boggs!

Athletic/Activities Information:

1. There will be a Golf meeting on Wednesday. Please sign up on Mr. Hermel’s door if you are interested in going out for golf.

2. Anyone interested in being on the High School Bowling team should sign up in the office as soon as possible.

3. Event for today:
JV Football at Grand Rapids 4:30 p.m.

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Warrior Words
Friday, September 18th

1. BACK TO SCHOOL DANCE!! Tonight – 8:30-11:30. Don’t forget your picture ID’s … or it will cost you more to get in to the dance! Grades 7-12 are welcome to attend. See you there!

2. The 10th grade class officers are President Jack Carter, Vice-President Erik Lind, Secretary Emily Rudquist, and Treasurer Joe Keezer.

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

4. FCCLA MEMBERS: Kelsey from Goodhue will be here today after school to share her FCCLA experiences as a State Officer, National STAR Event Advancer, and National Officer Candidate. Anyone interested in joining us in Mrs. Passeri’s room are welcome to stop by for an informal get together. See Mrs. Passeri for more details!!

5. GREAT OPPORTUNITY! For students interested in attending an anti-tobacco workshop on September 30th and teaching elementary school students that TOBACCO IS WACKO! You must be in 11th or 12th grade. It is a great opportunity to do some fun community service. Please sign up on the office counter and pick up an application. Applications are due in Mrs. Moll’s office by September 24th.

6. SENIORS: Turn in your ballots to Mr. Hermel no later than the end of today. Those that are turned in later will not be counted.

7. Picture and Hearing & Vision day will be Tuesday, September 22nd. A list will be sent out sometime this week.

8. The Grand Rapids Rotary Club is once again selling a dozen roses for a mere $15.00. If interested please sign up and pay the fee with Theresa in the High School Office before September 22nd.

9. If you are interested in helping with the Yearbook, talk to Mr. Evans in the Art room as soon as possible.

10. Introduction to Ojibwe I will be offered in the ITV room. Sign up with Mrs. Moll as soon as possible.

11. Happy Birthday LouEllen Huju!

12. Happy Birthday Holli Jo Hemphill! Love, Mom, Dad, and Big sister!

13. Happy Birthday this weekend to Lakeisha YoungRunning Crane!

Athletic/Activities Information:

1. There will be a Golf meeting on Wednesday, September 23rd. Please sign up on Mr. Hermel’s door if you are interested in going out for golf.

2. Anyone interested in being on the High School Bowling team should sign up in the office as soon as possible. The first meet is tomorrow at 2:00 p.m.

3. This year Deer River High School is offering a discount 10-ticket event pass instead of season passes. By buying this pass, you save 30% on the cost of tickets. This pass may be used for any regular Deer River home sporting event–volleyball, football, basketball, and wrestling. It cannot be used for playoff games. If you want to take advantage of this savings, the tickets are on sale at all of the home sporting events.

4. Events for today:
VB Tournament vs. Southwest Christian at Bethel University 5:00 p.m.
- Team released at 12:45 p.m. See list on e-mail.
FB vs. Aitkin 7:00 p.m.

Events for Saturday:
7th & 8th Grade VB Tournament at Grand Rapids 9:00 a.m.
9th Grade VB Tournament at Hibbing TBD
Varsity VB at Bethel University 9:00 a.m.

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Warrior Words
Thursday, September 17th

1. The Media Center will be closed during senior high lunch on today.

2. Congratulations to the Junior class officers: President – Ginger Lund, Vice-President – Bill Haubrich, Secretary – Elliott Gielen, and Treasurer – Devon Pehrson.

3. BACK TO SCHOOL DANCE!! Tomorrow night – 8:30-11:30. Don’t forget your picture ID’s … or it will cost you more to get in to the dance! Grades 7-12 are welcome to attend. See you there!

4. FCCLA MEMBERS: Kelsey from Goodhue will be here tomorrow after school to share her FCCLA experiences as a State Officer, National STAR Event Advancer, and National Officer Candidate. Anyone interested in joining us in Mrs. Passeri’s room are welcome to stop by for an informal get together. See Mrs. Passeri for more details!!

5. There will be a Student Council meeting during advisory today in Mrs. Felosi’s room.

6. GREAT OPPORTUNITY! For students interested in attending an anti-tobacco workshop on September 30th and teaching elementary school students that TOBACCO IS WACKO! You must be in 11th or 12th grade. It is a great opportunity to do some fun community service. Please sign up on the office counter and pick up an application. Applications are due in Mrs. Moll’s office by September 24th.

7. There will be an O-Gitch-I-Dah meeting today during advisory.

8. SENIORS: Turn in your ballots to Mr. Hermel no later than Friday. Those that are turned in later will not be counted.

9. Picture and Hearing & Vision day will be Tuesday, September 22nd. A list will be sent out sometime this week.

10. The Grand Rapids Rotary Club is once again selling a dozen roses for a mere $15.00. If interested please sign up and pay the fee with Theresa in the High School Office before September 22nd.

11. There will be an Art Club meeting today during advisory in the Art room.

12. If you are interested in helping with the Yearbook, talk to Mr. Evans in the Art room as soon as possible.

13. Introduction to Ojibwe I will be offered in the ITV room. Sign up with Mrs. Moll as soon as possible.

14. Happy Birthday Felicia Shadley and Wyatt Klegstad!

Athletic/Activities Information:

1. Please release the Cross Country team at 2:00 p.m. The bus will leave at 2:15 p.m. Those team members to release are: Amy Gustafson, Kristen Vickerman, Angelina Villeneuve, Vanessa Perrington, Peter Daigle, Geezis Humphrey, Kaila Juntunen, Caitlin Wilson, Ashley Trout, Cody Gustafson, and Emily Emerson.

2. There will be a Golf meeting on Wednesday, September 23rd. Please sign up on Mr. Hermel’s door if you are interested in going out for golf.

3. Anyone interested in being on the High School Bowling team should sign up in the office as soon as possible. The first meet is Saturday at 2:00 p.m.

4. This year Deer River High School is offering a discount 10-ticket event pass instead of season passes. By buying this pass, you save 30% on the cost of tickets. This pass may be used for any regular Deer River home sporting event–volleyball, football, basketball, and wrestling. It cannot be used for playoff games. If you want to take advantage of this savings, the tickets are on sale at all of the home sporting events.

5. Events for today:
Cross Country Meet at Mable Lake 4:00 p.m.
JH Football at Nashwauk-Keewatin 4:30 p.m. Team dismissed @ 2:45 p.m.–Leave @ 3:00 p.m.
VB vs. Nashwauk-Keewatin 7th @ 5:45 p.m./8th to follow B @ 6:00 p.m./A @ 7:30 p.m.

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Warrior Words
Wednesday, September 16th

1. Please release the following students for River Watch today: Jenna Jurvelin, Jodie Seelye, Travis Schultz, Jack Carter, and Miranda Villeneuve.

2. The ninth grade class officers for this year are President Kevin Drotts, Vice President Emily Trout, Secretary Jace Swanson, and Treasurer Caitlyn Wilson.

3. FCCLA MEMBERS should see Mrs. Passeri during Advisory TODAY.

4. The following juniors need to vote today for class officers in Ms. Lynn Evans’ (room 226): Ben A., Liz A., Ethan B., Lucas B., Kristen B., Chloe C., Jake E., Alan L., Frank N., Taylor S., Jamie S., Bert S., Raylene S., Jessica T., and Colton V.

5. BACK TO SCHOOL DANCE!! Will be held this Friday night, from 8:30-11:30 in the commons. All DRHS students, grades 7-12, are invited to attend. Students will NOT be admitted without proper identification; student id’s will be checked at the door. Students without a photo id will pay $3 extra!! Last years’ school id may be used for this first dance of the year. If you are planning to bring a guest to the dance, your guest must have a Guest Contract [available in the office] on file and approved by Mr. Schimek by Wednesday after school.

6. SENIORS: Turn in your ballots to Mr. Hermel no later than Friday. Those that are turned in later will not be counted.

7. Picture and Hearing & Vision day will be Tuesday, September 22nd. A list will be sent out sometime this week.

8. The Grand Rapids Rotary Club is once again selling a dozen roses for a mere $15.00. If interested please sign up and pay the fee with Theresa in the High School Office before September 22nd.

9. There will be an Art Club meeting tomorrow during advisory in the Art room. An Art Club sign-up sheet will be by the Art room door.

10. If you are interested in helping with the Yearbook come and talk to Mr. Evans in the Art room as soon as possible.

11. Introduction to Ojibwe I will be offered in the ITV room. Sign up with Mrs. Moll as soon as possible.

12. Happy Birthday Eva Schinzing and Dominick Elletson!

Athletic/Activities Information:

1. Please release the Cross Country team at 3:00 p.m.: Amy Gustafson, Kristen Vickerman, Angelina Villeneuve, Vanessa Perrington, Peter Daigle, Geezis Humphrey, Kaila Juntunen, Caitlin Wilson, Ashley Trout, Cody Gustafson, and Emily Emerson.

2. There will be a Golf meeting on Wednesday, September 23rd. Please sign up on Mr. Hermel’s door if you are interested in going out for golf.

3. This year Deer River High School is offering a discount 10-ticket event pass instead of season passes. By buying this pass, you save 30% on the cost of tickets. This pass may be used for any regular Deer River home sporting event–volleyball, football, basketball, and wrestling. It cannot be used for playoff games. If you want to take advantage of this savings, the tickets are on sale at all of the home sporting events.

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