DEEP RUN HIGH SCHOOL

Daily Announcements Wednesday, October 24, 2012

9:30 AM

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

"THe Deep Run Debate Club will have thier first meeting on Wednesday after school in room

228. Join us for a lively debate on the race for the presidency between the Democrat Barrack

Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney. We will be debating the policies of

each candidate, so please join us for a highly spirited debate. Students aren't required to do

any prior research before attending.The meeting will be from 4PM to 5:30, and students

will also be able to apply for leadership positions in the debate team as well."

Get excited for Spririt Week, starting this Monday. Here's the

schedule: 'Merica Monday, Hawaiian Tuesday, Denim

Wednesday, Western Thursday, and DRHS Friday. SCA will

award five students with prizes for best costume during the pep

rally next Friday!

Attention Spanish club members. It's t-shirt time! Get your spanish club t-shirts while you can. These

long sleeved beauties are only $12.00 and they won't last long. All checks must be made out to Deep Run High School and all

cash must be exact change. See Mrs. Lambert in room 226 for

details.

This announcement is for anyone in the Best Buddies club. The first party for the Best Buddies Club will be on October 31st and will be for all grade levels. After the October party we will be back to

the original schedule. If you have any questions please see Karlin

Stuckey or Mr. Kern.

Attention Art Club Members! If you signed up to help with the float, don't forget to come! Our work days are: the 17th after

school, the 18th during extended study, the 23rd, 24th and 25th

during extended study and after school. Check the calender if you forgot what days you signed up

for. see you there!

Seniors- Don't forget to check the Scholarship section of the

Deep Run web page for scholarship opportunities. The Scholarship section is

located in the School Counseling section. 9 new scholarship links have been

added last week!

The ACADEMIC AWARDS ASSEMBLY will be celebrated this year on Friday, November 9th, at 

10am in the Gym. Any sophomore, junior or senior who earned straight Aís, perfect attendance or a perfect SOL score from last year will be honored. Parents of award recipients are welcome to attend.  On Thursday, Oct. 4th, a list of award recipients was posted outside of the School Counseling Office. You have until Friday, October 26th to let the counseling office know if your name is missing. Congratulations to all award recipients and more details later about 

practice.

WILDCATS, STRAP IN! The cheerleading squad will be selling

Deep Run rollercoaster long-sleeved tshirts. The cost is $20

dollars and we will be selling from 8:30 until 8:50 every morning this

week AND next week.You can also buy them during extended study in Ms. Slota's room, 220.

Do you remember Let Go Your Legos? From September 17th

through November 2nd, Blue Cheese is holding our annual drive for all students to donate their Legos or

Duplos. There is a donation box by the Main Office and in Room 208. Members of NHS, SNHS, and Key

Club can earn points by dropping off your Legos in your sponsorís room.

FCCLA & FEA Meeting Dates are during extended study in Mrs. Roger's FCS

Classroom. The dates are as follows: Wednesday, November 14thWednesday,

December 12thWednesday, January 16thWednesday, February

13thWednesday, March 13thWednesday, April 17thWednesday, May 8thWednesday, May 29th

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES& VISITING COLLEGES

A representative from UNC

GREENSBORO will be visiting during

lunch on Thursday, Nov. 1st.

A representative from the UNIVERSITY OF EAST CAROLINA will

be visiting during lunch on Thursday,

Nov. 1st.

A representative from FERRUM

COLLEGE will be visiting during lunch on Friday, Nov. 2nd.

COLLEGE & CAREER NIGHT will be held at Glen Allen High

School on Tuesday, October 30, 6:30-8:00pm. Over 100 college representatives from all over the

country will be there and will discuss college life, academic programs and the admissions

process. All interested students are invited to attend.

Students, plan to get your questions about your future

answered next week at Henrico Countyís College and Career

Night. Representatives from over 150 colleges and/or businesses

will be on hand at Glen Allen High School next Tuesday,

October 30th from 6:30-8:00 pm

A representative from METHODIST

UNIVERSITY will be visiting during lunch

on Wednesday, October 31st.

A representative from JUNIATA

COLLEGE will be visiting during lunch

on Wednesday, October 31st.

A representative the UNIVERSITY OF

WEST VIRGINIA will be visiting during lunch on Monday,

October 29th.

A representative from the UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT will

be visiting during lunch on Monday, Oct.

29th.

Attention Seniors: Are you a history buff? Do you enjoy politic? Is government or

military service in your future? If so, visit gwcf.org for

scholarship opportunities from Washington Crossing

Foundation. Applications are due January 15th.

A representative from the UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND will be visiting on Thursday, October 25th during

lunch.

The Comcast Leaders and Achievers Program is offering a $1,000

scholarship to students who have a strong commitment to community

service, academics and demonstrated leadership.

Applications are available on the Scholarship Section of the the

School Counseling link on the Deep Run web page. Applications are due

to Mrs. Kaplan by November 8th

RADFORD UNIVERSITY will be hosting an ON-SITE APPLICATION REVIEW on Friday, November 30th at 11:30am in the Career

Center located in school counseling. In order to be considered you must: 1. Sign up in the

counseling office. 2.Submit an application for admission (along with the application fee) to Radford by Nov. 1st. 3. Have your SAT/ACT

score sent through collegeboard.com/actstudent.org to Radford. 4.Request your transcript early enough for

Radford to receive it by November 1st. To sign up and for more information come by the school

counseling office.

Seniors- There will no longer be a Scholarship Drawer in School Counseling. All Scholarship Applications received by School Counseling, will be scanned and available on the Deep Run Web Page

under a Scholarship Section on the School Counseling link. Please follow the

directions on the cover sheet of each application for completing and sending

the application.

SPORTS

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

The October issue of the Sentinel will be distributed today in Extended Study.

Adam Hale is not wearing a shirt on page 9. Please

refrain from mobbing your extended study teacher to

receive a copy.

Congratulations to the new Honor Council Members: 11th grade Brandon von

Kannewuff, Michael Salomon, Max Dash, Gabby Levet, and Jessie Hillis. 10th

Grade- Joseph Gates, Danniil Budanov, Sydney Lake, Paige Koetter, and Claire Harper. There will be a meeting for all

members on Ocotber 30th in Room 241 during Extended Study. See Mrs.

Whitfield if you need a pass.

The SCA will sell Homecoming Tickets for $15 this week. Tickets will be on sale in the

Commons before school (8:15-8:45am) and during all lunches. Tickets will not be sold at the

door of the dance, so please purchase your tickets in advance! We will sell tickets starting this Friday, 10/19 until next Friday, 10/26. If you would like to bring a guest from another school, but must complete the guest registration form before purchasing your tickets. As a reminder, the dance is next Saturday, Oct. 27th from 8-

11pm in the Commons/Gym. Even though Homecoming's theme is Wild West, the attire for Homecoming is semi-formal. See Mrs. Berry or

Mrs Perego for more information!

The Deep Run Homecoming Parade is set for next Friday,

October 26th! The parade starts at 5:30pm from the

Shady Grove YMCA and ends at the DRHS football stadium. If you are not in the parade, remember to come out and

support your school!

Attention Juniors: The VA. Aerospace Science & Technology Scholars is a

NASA based program for students who are interested in science, technology, engineering and math. VASTS is an interactive online learning course that

culminates in a 1 week residential summer academy at NASA Langley

Research Center for those who qualify. Please come by school counseling if you

would like more information about this program. Application deadline is Nov. 2nd.

WeatherIts supposed to

snow next week!

High- 73Low- 53