Deer River High School

Warrior Words
Wednesday, October 14th

1. Face painting will happen today and the Art Club painters will be upstairs between the offices all day today. Students can get their face painted for 25 cents a side if they have a pass from their teacher or during lunch.

2. Bandanas will be allowed if they are of school color (gold, yellow and ROYAL blue). They may not be worn on the head because this could create a security concern.

3. Due to some students having health issues, please do not use body spray or perfumed sprays in school!

4. There will be no school on Thursday or Friday of this week! Enjoy the extra long weekend!

5. The poster contest for “There are no F words in Anishinaabemowin.” has been extended to Monday, October 19th. Please submit your posters to the Indian Education Office. 1st Place – Ipod Shuffle, 2nd Place – $30.00, 3rd Place – $15.00.

6. Help Wanted – Looking for dependable students with Nursing Assistant certificate. Call Patricia MacDonell at Spectrum Homecare for more information: 218-326-4202.

7. Mandatory junior class meeting, Monday Oct. 19th during advisory in room 117. Officers need to meet at 7:45 am in Mrs. Evan’s room.

8. There will be a Close-Up meeting today during advisory in the conference room. Students will meet the national Close-Up coordinator.

9. Teen Read Week is coming, October 19-23. Events will include Movie Night on Tuesday after school, and Bagels and Books 7:30-8 AM on Wednesday. Start planning for the book jacket/illustration contest and the tech talk contest, with entries due on Thursday, the 22nd. Make sure to check out the flyers around the school, or stop by the Media Center for your own copy of the rules. To participate in drawings for books, gift certificates and pizza, all you have to do is, check out books, take AR tests, or nominate your favorite author or book.

10. Campus Life Burger Bash is today at 3:30 pm. Ticket sellers are senior girls & guys. Winners feed the losers a minnow.

11. The Pep fest will be at 5:00 pm today in the west gym.

12. The Link Crew Tailgate bash starts at 6:00 pm today at the football field.

13. Homecoming coronation will take place tonight at halftime of the football game!

14. The Homecoming dance starts at 9:00 pm until midnight in the commons.

15. Any senior who has not received their graduation packet, please see Theresa in the office.

16. Senior pictures for the yearbook are due November 6th.

17. Happy Birthday to Jacob Windt

18. Happy Birthday over the break to Kayla Carter, Tashina Grauman, Tanner Isaacs, Natalie O’Claire, Kelsey Box, Nick Tibbetts, Makayla Chandler, Jacob Gerber, and Tiffany Amy!

Athletic/Activities Information:

1. Event for today:
Football vs. Duluth Marshall 7:00 pm
Event for Thursday, October 15th
VB at Grand Rapids Tournament 9th grade & B squad 9:00 am

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. See Mrs. Moll for more scholarship information.
3. 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

4. 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.

5. The PSAT test will be given at Deer River High School on Wednesday. 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.

6. 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

7. 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.

8. The University of St. Thomas offers two full-tuition and two $8000 renewable Science, Mathematics and Engineering Scholarships for the 2010-2011 school year. Students must attend the University of St. Thomas. More information and an online scholarship are available at www.stthomas.edu/scischolar. The application deadline is Tuesday, December 1st, 2009.

9. US Bank $1000 scholarship awarded in random drawing. Forty will be awarded. Apply October through March at www. usbank.com/studentloans (US Bank will use scholarship application information to solicit student loan business.)

10. Interested in going to Bemidji State University? Academic Open House – October 15 and 16 starts at 12:30 pm. Call 1-877-236-4354 to sign up!

11. 10th and 11th grade Native American students can apply to be a part of College Horizons. 5 day summer program in Hawaii, Wisconsin or Tacoma, WA. At College Horizons, you will get a “crash course” in preparing for college. For more information and for application materials, go to www.collegehorizons.org. The application deadline is February 10, 2010.

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