Thursday, February 26th

REMEMBER:
“There's no half-singing in the shower, you're either a rock star or an opera diva.”

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Baseball tryouts begin Monday, March 2. Players need to check the door on Room 112 for instructions. Be ready to go outside or stay inside.

Sign-ups are now being accepted for the Cardinal dance squad for 2009 school year.
Try-outs will be March 26th. Please pick up your packet in the attendance office from Mrs. Silvey.

A+ TUTOR TRAINING will be Today, February 26th at 2:50 p.m. in the Benton Library. Any questions stop by the A+ Office in the Library.

Girls Soccer Starts Monday, March 2nd 3:00- 6p.m., Girls will meet in Springer Gym For more information please see Coach Milbourn in the Library.

On Friday morning at 7:15 Councilman Chambers has scheduled a Senior Only Student Council Meeting.

FBLA members: Remember to arrange with Mrs. Hays to take your test online this week!! It will take approximately one hour for each test. Members planning on attending the contest at NWMSU need to have your permission slip to me by Friday, Feb. 27.

The regular deadline to register for the April 4th ACT will be this Friday, February 27th. The April test will be the next-to-last time to take the ACT this year. If you are on free or reduced lunch or participate in Upward Bound, you can take the ACT at no charge. Your counselor can give you the fee waiver. Sophomores who want to qualify for Dual Credit math should also take the test. See your counselor for registration materials. Be sure to sign up in the Counseling Center for the ACT prep class that will be offered during 5th period.
The SOUTHSIDE ROTARY will be hosting a chili and soup supper on February 28th from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Wesley Center. (all you can eat) pie's and drinks are included. The proceeds go to the Rotary Scholarships (BHS kids) and Projects. Adults - $6.00 Children - $4.00 See Mr. Modis for tickets.
BTI Benton Teen Institute
When: March 6 - 7
Time: 7 pm to 7 am
Cost: $12
Who: Any BHS student in good standing
What: Fun event in a drug-free environment
Why: To get together with friends and staff to get to know each other and have FUN

CHEERLEADING tryouts for the 2009-2010 school year will be held March 9th thru March 13th. For forms and information please see Mrs. Allen in Rm. 103

The University of Missouri-Columbia Medical School is offering an exciting summer experience for juniors interested in medicine. The Mini Medical School is a week long experience either from July 5-9 or July 12-16. Selection is not determined by ACT or GPA, so all students should apply if you are interested. Applications are due by March 15th. Please see Mrs. Arambula if you would like more information.
Bentley the Benton Mascot tryouts will be March 16th - 18th. If you are interested in trying out, please come by room 209 and pick up a packet. Any questions see Mrs. Tami Davis.

BENTON LITERARY MAGAZINE is now taking submissions until March 16th. Send your submissions to bentonlitmag@gmail.com or bring them by Ms. Snyder’s Room 205.
Check out our website at bentonlitmag.ning.com.

Copies of the February issue of Senior Scoops have been delivered to senior language arts classes and are also available in the Counseling Center. Many new scholarships have been added to the scholarship listings in PrepHQ. See Mrs. Nelson or Mrs. Arambula if you are having trouble using PrepHQ.

Mr. BHS competition, sponsored by the Benton prom committee will be on Wednesday April 8th from 6 - 9 p.m. Mark your calendar because you will NOT want to miss it.

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

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.

Hannibal LaGrange 3/10/2009
UMKC 3/30/09
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 field.

NW MISSOURI AHEC PIPELINE Programs for 2008-2009 school year are:
Monday, March 23 Nursing Careers
Monday, April 27 Dental careers

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.

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