Monday, Feb.2nd, 2009

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

NHS application deadline has been extended until Friday, Feb.6th.

The Southside Rotary are looking for volunteers to help with the Southside Rotary Soup & Chili Supper. It will be held on Saturday, February 28 from 4-7 p m at the Wesley Center. Sign up in the Counseling Center.

The American Red Cross is seeking creative students to volunteer to be Heroes. The Red Cross Heroes campaign is from March 4th to April 7th. Any individual or group that would like to volunteer to help this community organization there is an orientation session in February. March is Red Cross Month and the Red Cross would like to have as many Heroes as they can get to participate. A Hero for the American Red Cross is a person who commits to raising a minimum of $1,000 for the Chapter to do its local services and work. All the funds raised for the Heroes Campaign stays and help in our communities. Please see Mrs. Arambula for more details.

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.

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.

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

COLLEGE VISITS: Students planning a college visit MUST see Mrs. Arambula to get
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.

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.

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 leader’s 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.)


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.