WEDNESDAY – APRIL 15, 2009
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

NHS MEMBERS WILL PICK UP TRASH: Meet in Room A114 immediately after school on Thursday, April 16th.

St. Joseph Youth Alliance will be here Thursday, April 16th during lunch to hand out sign up sheets and collect them for the after prom bowling night. Make sure you go by and see them about the fun and exciting drug and alcohol free prom party April 18th from 11:30 p.m. until 5 a.m. on Sunday.

GIRLS’ SOCCER TEAM is selling t-shirts to raise money for their Sedalia trip. The shirts are $ 11.00 and are BLACK with RED "Benton Soccer 09" on the front and "Pain is temporary and pride is forever" on the back. I have the t-shirts in all sizes in the library. Coach Milbourn

Inter-Serv is putting on Summer Kick this summer and are looking for students to work the games. The pay is great and it's a great way to meet people in the soccer community. It's a seven-week session and games will be played on Thursdays starting at 5 p.m. If you are interested in working the games, see Coach Milbourn in the Library for an application.

ANY SOPHOMORE OR JUNIOR students interested in applying for FMPs for next year, please see Mrs. Liles (odd days) Room 105 or Mrs. Talbot in Room 111 to pick up an application packet. All information will be due on April 24 by 1 p.m. NO EXCEPTIONS. We do not know how this program will work next year. You will not be guaranteed a Cadet Training hour and/or numbers may be limited.

THE MARCH OF DIMES WALK will be Saturday, April 18th. If you are interested in helping raise money and walk please see Mrs. Arambula. This is a great way to get community service hours.

VARIETY SHOW AUDITIONS will be Thursday, April 16th. Pick up an audition form in room 102 and schedule your audition time. Any established school groups such as band, choir, poms, etc. who would like to perform, need to have their sponsor contact Mrs. Schultz. Questions, see Mrs. Schultz in room 102.

CO-ED STUDENT/TEACHER volleyball competition will be on Friday, April 17th. Teams between 8-15 players, at least half must be students and $2.00 per team member. Anyone interested needs to turn in the team roster to Mrs. Arambula by Thursday, April 9th. The first four teams that turn in rosters and money will be in the competition.

SENIORS - It is crucial for you to turn in your community service hours immediately. I only have a few student hours recorded. If you are in need of community service hours please see Mrs. Arambula. There wilbe a mandatory Senior Service Day on Tuesday, May 26th that will count toward your community service requirement to graduate.

WESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY 2009 Summer Research Institute June 1st - July 24th with an opportunity to work as part of a research team with a faculty member & MWSU student. Research teams include Biology, English, Foreign Language & Journalism, Mathematics and Nursing. If interested in being a part of one of these teams, see Mrs. Arambula.

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.

CPOD is a free program at Linn State Technical College June 7-12. The leadership program will help students learn about career opportunities in computer field.

NW MISSOURI AHEC PIPELINE Programs for 2008-2009 are:
Monday, April 27 Dental careers

CARDINAL ACTIVITIES:
http://bhscardinalactivities.blogspot.com/FACULTY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

WORLDS OF FUN is interviewing and hiring for summer employment. See the Job Postings bulletin board in the Counseling Center.

BENTON HIGH SCHOOL JOB FAIR will be on Wednesday, April 15th from 2:30 to 4:00. St. Joseph Parks and Recreation, Burger King, Progressive Community Services and Cold Stone Creamery will be here. Applications in the Counseling Center for Burger King and St. Joseph Parks and Recreation in my office if you would like to fill out the application in advance. Thanks, Mrs. Arambula

MISSOURI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will hold the 13th statewide leadership development workshop for current freshmen. Workshop will be in Mexico, Missouri July 8-10. It is a great opportunity to develop decision-making and leadership skills. Please see Mrs. Arambula if you are interested.