1.22.2009

Quote of the Day:

When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.


STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ATTENTION NHS MEMBERS: There will be a meeting on Tuesday, January 27th at 7:00 a.m. in Room A114. Any questions, please see Ms. Sherard or Ms. Bosworth.

Are you a Junior or Senior and interested in becoming a member of the National Honor Society? Well, you better hurry and pick up your papers in Room A114 or Room 209 because The deadline for turning them in is Friday, January 30, 2009. If you have questions or need help, you may see a member of NHS or Ms. Bosworth or Ms. Sherard.

Nominations for Courtwarming has been extended through Friday 1/23/2009- to nominate candidates sign up in Room A120 - Mr. Reigert’s Room

COURTWARMING will be Friday February 6th, 2009. The Theme will be announced Wednesday and Courtwarming t-shirts will be on sale soon! Watch for announcements! Any questions see Mr. Reigert or any Student Council Member.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLUB will have its next meeting on Thursday, January 22nd right after school. It is very important for all members to attend! If you cannot make it, please stop by and see Mrs. Punzo in Room 202.

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

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.

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

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.


NW MISSOURI AHEC PIPELINE Programs for 2008-2009 school year are:
January 26 Physical Therapy
February 23 Ultrasound Technology
March 23 Histo-Technology
April 27 Dental Career

Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors: The Upward Bound Math & Science (UBMS) program at Northwest Missouri State University will be at Benton on Monday, Jan 26th during seminar. You must sign up by Thursday, January 22nd to attend the presentation. See Mrs. Arambula if you have any questions.

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. Thanks, Mrs. Arambula

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.

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.

MWSU is currently enrolling students for their Spring ACT prep course. The course will teach you test-taking strategies and provide a review of each subject area: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science Reasoning. The class will take 5 Saturday sessions from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting February 28th. Cost is $141.50. Deadline to enroll is 4:00 p.m. on February 20th.

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