Tuesday - 11.4.2008

STAR ATHLETE APPLICATIONS: Any senior boy or girl athlete that would like to apply for the STAR Athlete needs to pick up an application from Ms. Sherard before November 11. This will be the ONLY TIME this year that applications will be available. This appliaction process is for ALL seasons, fall, winter and spring. Pick up your application in Room A114 or in the A+ office. These must be returned by Wednesday, November 12 to be considered for a STAR Athlete this year.

BENTON HIGH SCHOOL: Thank you for the Tremendous Blood Drive Turnout! You are Awesome! Benton Student Council "Stuco Knows"

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: Trash bag orders are due Tuesday, November 4. Please see Ms. Bosworth or Ms. Sherard with your order sheets. NHS will have a meeting on Tuesday, November 11 at 7:00 a.m. in Room A114.

PROM COMMITTEE: There will be a Prom Committee meeting in room 207 after school on Friday November 7. We need all prom committee members to attend. Any questions see Mrs. Tami Davis or Mrs. Juana Misner.

FORENSICS: During the Lafayette Invitational IE (Forensics) Tournament on Saturday, Tori Scott and Melissa Young placed second in Duet Acting. It was their very first tournament and they were fabulous!!! Way to go girlz!!!

CROSS COUNTRY: Congratulations to the Cross Country Team for their outstanding efforts in the District Cross Country Championships on Saturday at Kearney. The boys were led by the amazing All-District and State Qualifying runs of John Beamon and Jordan Bolton. Super runs were turned-in by Ryno Relford, Josh White, and Tanner Murphy to complete Benton's Score. Strong support was provided by Spenser Cambron and James Green. Taylor Woodruff led the girls with an exceptional All-District performance to qualify her for the State Championships. Blayr Bolton ran the 10th fastest time in Benton Girl's history, but just missed qualifying. Great runs were also recorded by Lauren Johnson, Erin McAndrews, and Heavin Warner to round out the score. Adding additional help Eden Woodbury and Amber Boller.

NW MISSOURI AHEC PIPELINE: Heartland had a program called Health Career Interest Groups. They have changed the name to NW Missouri AHEC Pipeline. Students already involved in AHEC do not need to do anything to change to the Pipeline group. It is done automatically. For those of you not involved in this great program it is time to be proactive in gaining information about the career interest you have. Members of the Pipeline will receive newsletters and invitations to attend events that focus on careers in the Health Services Pathway. Please see Mrs. Arambula if you would like more information.
Programs for the 2008-2009 school year:
November 24 Medical Terminology
December 22 Paramedic
January 26 Physical Therapy
February 23 Ultrasound Technology
March 23 Histo-technology
April 27 Dental careers

INDOOR FUTSAL LEAGUE: Benton High School will begin it's first ever 'Organized Indoor Futsal League', November 15. Anyone interested, please stop by the Library and see Coach Milbourn for more information. No soccer experience necessary.

ST. JOSEPH PUBLIC LIBRARY SALE: The fall book sale by the Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library will be held from November 3 - 7. This year’s sale will be held at Stoney Creek Inn at 1201 North Woodbine. Items available for purchase include books, CDs, DVDs, and music. Most items will be $2 or less.
Sale Hours:
Monday, Nov 3, 5-9 pm
Tuesday through Thursday, 9 am to 9 pm
Friday, Nov 7, 9 am to 8 pm
This is a great way to buy books at inexpensive prices. It’s also a way for students to earn some community service hours.

Benton students will be volunteering at the sale each afternoon and/or evening. We still need helpers for Tuesday through Friday. We also have been invited to help take down the sale on Friday night from 8 until about 10 p.m. Sign up to volunteer in the Counseling Center.

BENTON LIBRARY BOOK CLUB: Benton Library Book Club Meeting on Tuesday November 4 @ 3:00 p.m. library.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLUB: Foreign Language Club Meeting on Tuesday, November 4 after school in room 202.

DELTA BETA SIGMA: Delta Beta Sigma (Benton's first fraternity) The DBS goal is to help children in the Burn Unit feel like "regular people" again. We will be visiting Children’s Mercy Hospital for an afternoon, one weekend a month to talk and play with the kids. Anyone who wants to join, please contact the sponsor Mr. Kelly (science teacher) before November 15.

FCA: FCA meets every Friday in A123 at 7:00 a.m.

BENTON GIRLS BASKETBALL: Interested in being a part of the State Girls Basketball Championship Program at Benton? Try-outs will begin November 10. Anyone that wants basketball shoes, see Coach Goodwin, ASAP.

Check out Benton Cardinal Activities at: http://bhscardinalactivities.blogspot.com/

COLLEGES VISITING BENTON: Interested in visiting with one of these colleges? Sign up in the Counseling Office no later than 5th hour the day before the visit:

11/4/08 University of Missouri Science and Technology
11/6/08 MWSU
11/10/08 Midland Lutheran College
11/18/08 St. Louis University
11/19/08 UMKC
12/9/2008 Graceland University