Monday, January 28, 2013

Monday, January 28, 2013

Student Recognition & Congratulations:


Congratulations to Stirling Rutty for his outstanding performance with the Colorado All State Jazz Choir in Colorado Springs this past weekend.

Congratulations to our Lion Speech & Debate team for their outstanding performance at last Saturday's tournament at Mountain Vista High School.  We have another tournament this Saturday at Overland High School, let's keep it up!

•    Lucy Haggard took third place over all for Poetry
•    Megan Sanders also placed third in Original Oratory
•    The team of Lauren Seghal & Sammy Leach took 5th place in Public Forum Debate
•    Cross Examination Debate, the team of Ryan Famigietti & Livvy Fore took fourth place, Anna Pirkey & Kelly Dinneen took third, and Kit Kilroy & Becca Astatke took 2nd place.

Also, a number of team members earned superior awards at the tournament. 
•    In Lincoln Douglass Debate, Maddie Chandler, Emily Cassio, Tom Sehon & Maddie Fraser
•    In Public Forum Debate, the team of Emily Schulte & Artemis Katsaris
•    In Drama, Morgan Reisacher
•    In Humor, Zavier Hose
•    In Poetry, Kristi Sauer
•    In Original Oratory, Scarlett Del Guidice

Academic Announcements:

We have two colleges visiting our school this week.  Today at 12:15, an admissions rep from Johnson & Wales University will be meeting with juniors and seniors in the Post Grad Center.  Then on Thursday, at 1p.m., a rep from Texas Tech University will be available to meet with students.

Club Announcements:

The Peace Jam and Green Clubs will meet in Room 206 between 2:20 and 2:45pm on Tuesdays. Green Club is especially in great need of students who can help with the recycling program. Community Service, IB CAS credit, and great appreciation will be given for your efforts! We hope to see you there!

Sport Announcements:

Attention all girl soccer players!  There will be an important meeting this week for all girls wishing to play soccer for LHS this spring.  Go to room 133E at 2.20pm on Thursday, Jan 31st to pick up information on tryouts and the upcoming season.  See coach Banfield if you cannot attend.

Special Events:

It is Winter Dance time and that means Spirit Dress Up Days!!  Is everyone in their 50's duds today?  Don’t forget tomorrow is 60's, so dress like a Hippie! Then on Wed it is 70's, get out those Disco clothes and finally Thurs is 80's-ready for the bright, neon colors and leg warmers!  Make sure you have your class t-shirt to wear for Friday's Pep Rally!  Tickets for the dance will go on sale Tuesday during lunches and throughout the week in the cafe.  Cost is $8 unless you bring in a NEW pair of socks, then the tickets are only 6 dollars.  See you there!

Guest forms for the "Winter Dance” on Saturday, February 2, 2013, are available at Student Services. They will be due by Thursday, January 31, 2013.

Other Announcements:

The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) announced today that they are seeking 40 applicants for their 2013 Youth Academy.  The CSP Youth Academy will be held in Golden, CO from June 9-15.  Application deadline is March 8th.  Please come to the Main Office for more information.

Blog Announcements:

It’s not too late to send in your check!  Cowboy up and find your western spirit! It’s time to mosey on over to Februaryfest at Glenmoor Country Club, this Friday, February 1st. Grab your partner for some mouth-watering vittles and settle in for a great time to support our LHS sports teams. Send in or drop off your check for $25 per person now to Littleton High School Attention: LHS Booster Club Februaryfest. Your donation will help our own cowboys and cowgirls enjoy the thrill of high school competition! You can also contact Jodie Tinucci with questions:  jbtinucci@comcast.net.