1-30-09
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Shelbee Cox and Matt Brown are both up for the ATHLETE OF THE WEEK. Show your Cardinal Pride by going to www.stjoenews.net and voting.

Are you a Junior or Senior and interested in becoming a member of the National Honor Society? Pick up your papers in Room A114 or Room 209 before the deadline on Friday, January 30, 2009. If you have questions or need help, see a member of NHS, Ms. Bosworth or Ms. Sherard.

ATTENTION NHS MEMBERS: There will be a meeting on Tuesday, February 3rd at 7:00 a.m. in Room A114. Any questions, please see Ms. Sherard or Ms. Bosworth.

SENIOR CLASS PHOTO will be taken Wednesday, February 4th. Pick up an order form in the Attendance Office.

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

SQ632 will be Monday, February 2nd at 6:32 to 8:30 p.m. There will be a Disco Revolution Competition with dynamite disco fun. There will be a $25 Money Pot. If you need a ride, please call 238-3330 or 383-4315.

The YWCA is accepting donations to Cinderella's Closet on Friday January 30th and Saturday January 31st from 1-4 p.m. The Benton Counseling Center will also accept the donations and then deliver them to the YWCA for you. Donations can include New or Gently Used Formal short or long gowns, formal shoes, jewelry or evening purses. Junior or senior girls that need a dress for prom can pick out a dress at the YWCA on Saturday Feb. 7th from 10-4 p.m. If you have more questions see Mrs. Rucker or call 232-4481.

College scholarship opportunity for grades 9-12, if you are strong in academics and community service The Best Buy Scholarship is now available for anyone in high school who plans to attend college. Best Buy will award $1500 scholarships to 1000 students, based on their community service and their academic achievement. The application is available online at www.BestBuy.com/scholarships Application must be completed by February 15. See Mrs. Nelson or check PrepHQ for more information.

COLLEGES VISITING BENTON: Any student interested in attending needs to sign up in the counseling office by the end of the day prior to the visit.
February 9 NWMSU
February 24 Columbia College

K-State is having an Engineering Day, Feb. 20, 2009. Any juniors or seniors that are interested in engineering upon graduation, this will give you the opportunity to have an in-depth look at their College of Engineering. Questions; please see Mrs. Arambula.

COLLEGE VISITS: Students planning a college visit MUST see Mrs. Arambula to get necessary paperwork and approval. An official college visit must be set-up or I will help you set it up. I'm looking forward to helping you.

College Goal Sunday at Missouri Western, Northwest Missouri State University and Maple Woods Comm. College is on February 8th from 2:00-4:00 p.m. This workshop will help you complete the FAFSA form and learn anything else you need to know in order to fund your college education. To find out what you need to take with you to the workshop please see someone in the Counseling Center.

2009 GRADUATES: St. Joseph Tractor is looking for candidates that interested in completing an internship and an Associate Degree in Industrial and Farm Equipment Technician program from Oklahoma State University- Okmulgee. Tuition, fees, and tools will all be paid through a scholarship program. See Mrs. Nelson or Mrs. Arambula for more details. Deadline is Feb. 12, 2009.

CPOD is a week-long FREE summer program at Linn State Technical College from June 7-12.The leadership program will help students learn more about career opportunities in computer fields.Several field trips are also scheduled to help students learn more about computer technology.If you are interested please see Mrs. Arambula.

NW MISSOURI AHEC PIPELINE Programs for 2008-2009 school year are:
February 23 Ultrasound Technology
March 23 Histo-Technology
April 27 Dental Career

The US Military Academy is having a summer leaders seminar for juniors from May 30-June 5 or June 6-12 at West Point. The cost is $325 plus transportation to West Point. Application is due April 1st. Apply online at www.admissions.usma.edu.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Camp Wonderland is accepting applications for summer employment. Positions include Camp Counselors, Cabin Leaders, and Program Staff. Wonderland Camp is a residential camp for children, teenagers and adults with mental and physical disabilities located at the Lake of the Ozarks. The due date for applications is Feb. 13th. See Mrs. Arambula if you have any questions.

HOMECOMING WEEK:
COURTWARMING will be Friday February 6th, 2009. The theme will be
“Eatin’ Up Some Chili”.

Monday: Dress as a food service person (lunch lady, cook, chef, etc.)
Tuesday: Dress like your favorite fast food character (Ronald McDonald, Wendy’s girl, etc.)
Wednesday: (Class Competition) Freshmen: Chili – Brown, Sophomores: Mustard – Yellow, Juniors: Relish – Green, Seniors: Ketchup – Red, Staff: Mayo – White
Thursday: Salad Dressing Day – Dress up in anything that relates to your dressing. Freshmen: French (mustache, beret, etc.), Sophomores: Bleu Cheese (Blues, etc.), Juniors: Thousand Island (Hawaiian, tropical), Seniors: Ranch (western), Staff: Italian
Friday: Chilly Day – Wear your cold weather clothes (hats, gloves, scarves, etc.)

Congratulations to the 2009 Courtwarming PRINCE AND PRINCESS:
FRESHMAN PRINCE: ARRON SEWARD
FRESHMAN PRINCISS: TORI BLEVINS
SOPHOMORE PRINCE: JACOB CAMPBELL
SOPHOMORE PRINCESS: CRISTIN THOMPSON
JUNIOR PRINCE: MARTEL STEWART
JUNIOR PRINCESS: TERRA YOUNGER

ALL PRINCE AND PRINCESS, ALONG WITH KING AND QUEEN CANIDATES NEED TO MEET WITH MRS. SHERARD IN MR.REIGERTS ROOM (A120) IMMEDIATELY AFTER SCHOOL THURSDAY 1/29/2009, FOR A BREIF BUT IMPORTANT MEETING.

BENTON CARDINAL ACTIVITIES: http://bhscardinalactivities.blogspot.com/

TEACHER ANNOUNCMENTS:
“Coping with Stress" Presented by Linda Kozminski
It is being held: Tuesday, February 10th at 4:15 to 5:15 at the downtown conference room.