Monday - February 28, 2011

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Hypaethral (adjective) - 1.having a roofless central space. 2. open to the sky. Many schools have hypaethral commons areas that allow natural light to permeate the building.

PROM COMMITTEE: This is a reminder that we will be meeting tomorrow morning at 7 in Mrs. Hays' room. Please make sure to attend!

CONGRATS TO FBLA: Congratulations to the following FBLA students who competed at the District competition:

Carolyn Pease--1st Place--Business Communications--qualified for state
Brad Steltenpohl and Trevor Brown--2nd Place--Banking and Financial Systems
Michael Gunter--6th Place--Networking Concepts
Michael Gunter--5th Place--Technology Concepts
Heavin Warner--8th Place--Website Design

Other students competing were: Courtney Higgins in Accounting and Entrepreneurship, Levi Parker in Business Communication and Entrepreneurship, Carsen Berry in Business Ethics, Kody Streib in Business Ethics, Jessica Ball in Personal Finance and Business Ethics, Heather Schott and Hannah Filley , Randy Armstrong in Marketing and Caitlyn Strong in Hospitality Management. Thanks for all the extra work you did to prepare and represent Benton well.

TRACK MEETING: The meeting for all students interested in participating in Track and Field will be today (Monday, 2/28) at 3 pm in room 103. Practice sessions will begin tomorrow (Tuesday).

SENIOR GOODBYES: Senior goodbyes need to turned in to the office no later than Monday, Feb 28th.

GIRLS SOCCER PLAYERS: If you plan on coming out for girls soccer this year, we will begin practice Monday, Feb. 28th at 3:00. Make sure you bring RUNNING SHOES & SOCCER EQUIPMENT because you will need both! Meet up at the BHS TRACK no later than 3:00! Come out and give soccer a shot, even if you have never played before! If you have any questions at all please see Coach Bosch in room 100.

Friday - February 25, 2011

NO SCHOOL DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

Thursday - February 24, 2011

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Metathesis (noun) - 1.transposition of two phonemes in a word. 2. a chemical reaction in which different kinds of molecules exchange parts to form other kinds of molecules. When I listened to the speech, I noticed several instances of metathesis, such as saying calvary instead of cavalry.

SENIOR GOODBYES: Senior goodbyes need to turned in to the office no later than Monday, Feb 28th.

GIRLS SOCCER PLAYERS: If you plan on coming out for girls soccer this year, we will begin practice Monday, Feb. 28th at 3:00. Make sure you bring RUNNING SHOES & SOCCER EQUIPMENT because you will need both! Meet up at the BHS TRACK no later than 3:00! Come out and give soccer a shot, even if you have never played before! If you have any questions at all please see Coach Bosch in room 100.

ATTENTION ATHLETES: The Health Express will be here Friday, February 25th to do sports physicals. The cost is $15 cash or check. Come see the nurse, Mrs. Stephenson, for a form and more information.

Wednesday - February 23, 2011

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Chapter and verse (noun) - 1. the exact reference or source of information or justification for an assertion. 2. full, precise information or detail. Mike is a real car enthusiast - name almost any year and model and he can probably give you chapter and verse on its strengths and weaknesses.

BOYS TENNIS MEETING: There will be an informational meeting for any male individual that is interested in playing tennis next Wednesday at 2:45 in room A115.

SENIOR GOODBYES: Senior goodbyes need to turned in to the office no later than Monday, Feb 28th.

GIRLS SOCCER PLAYERS: If you plan on coming out for girls soccer this year, we will begin practice Monday, Feb. 28th at 3:00. Make sure you bring RUNNING SHOES & SOCCER EQUIPMENT because you will need both! Meet up at the BHS TRACK no later than 3:00! Come out and give soccer a shot, even if you have never played before! If you have any questions at all please see Coach Bosch in room 100.

FCA MEETING: If you're interested in Fellowship of Christian Athletes and would like to join, ask Marci Withrow for more information or come to the meeting in the ROTC room on Thursday, February 24th at 7:10 AM.

ATTENTION ATHLETES: The Health Express will be here Friday, February 25th to do sports physicals. The cost is $15 cash or check. Come see the nurse, Mrs. Stephenson, for a form and more information.

Friday - February 18, 2011

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Plangent (adjective) - 1. having a loud reverberating sound 2. having an expressive and especially plaintive quality. The long lyrical poem was a plangent memorial to lost loves and vanished friends.

BOYS TENNIS MEETING: There will be an informational meeting for any male individual that is interested in playing tennis next Wednesday at 2:45 in room A115.

FCA MEETING: If you're interested in Fellowship of Christian Athletes and would like to join, ask Marci Withrow for more information or come to the meeting in the ROTC room on Thursday, February 24th at 7:10 AM.

ATTENTION ATHLETES: The Health Express will be here February 25th to do sports physicals. The cost is $15 cash or check. Come see the nurse, Mrs. Stephenson, for a form and more information.

RED CROSS HEROES: Any student who is interested in becoming a Hero for the America Red Cross and gaining 30 volunteer hours should contact Ms. Turner in the counseling center or call Kevin Kirby at 816-232-8439. For those of you interested in getting scholarships, this is a great activities resume builder.

Thursday - February 17, 2011

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Testimonial (noun) - 1. evidence or testimony 2. a statement touting one's benefits or positive characteristics 3. an expression of appreciation or tribute. The letter of recommendation from Elena's teacher was a sincere testimonial praising her creative abilities and diligent work ethic.

FCA MEETING: If you're interested in Fellowship of Christian Athletes and would like to join, ask Marci Withrow for more information or come to the meeting on Thursday, February 24th at 7:10 AM.

ATTENTION ATHLETES: The Health Express will be here February 25th to do sports physicals. The cost is $15 cash or check. Come see the nurse, Mrs. Stephenson, for a form and more information.

RED CROSS HEROES: Any student who is interested in becoming a Hero for the America Red Cross and gaining 30 volunteer hours should contact Ms. Turner in the counseling center or call Kevin Kirby at 816-232-8439. For those of you interested in getting scholarships, this is a great activities resume builder.

Wednesday - February 16, 2011

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Dragoon (verb) - to subjugate or persecute by harsh use of troops. Boys of all ages were taken from their families and dragooned into fighting for rebel armies in the Sudan.

ATTENTION ATHLETES: The Health Express will be here February 25th to do sports physicals. The cost is $15 cash or check. Come see the nurse, Mrs. Stephenson, for a form and more information.

RED CROSS HEROES: Any student who is interested in becoming a Hero for the America Red Cross and gaining 30 volunteer hours should contact Ms. Turner in the counseling center or call Kevin Kirby at 816-232-8439. For those of you interested in getting scholarships, this is a great activities resume builder.

Tuesday - February 15, 2011

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Viva voce (adverb) - by word of mouth; orally. Votes in Congress are done viva voce - members call out "yea" or "nay."

BENTON CARDINELLE TRYOUTS: Any (8th grade-Junior) girl wanting to tryout for the 2011-2012 Cardinelle Pom squad please stop by Mrs. Ezzell's room 107 on Tues. at 3:10pm to gather information about trying out.

ATTENTION PROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS: We will have our next meeting at 7:00 am next Tuesday in Mrs. Hays' room. We will now be meeting every Tuesday morning from now until prom because we have a lot to do! Please make sure you can attend.

ATTENTION ATHLETES: The Health Express will be here February 25th to do sports physicals. The cost is $15 cash or check. Come see the nurse, Mrs. Stephenson, for a form and more information.

RED CROSS HEROES: Any student who is interested in becoming a Hero for the America Red Cross and gaining 30 volunteer hours should contact Ms. Turner in the counseling center or call Kevin Kirby at 816-232-8439. For those of you interested in getting scholarships, this is a great activities resume builder.

SOPHOMORES: Completed Hillyards applications are due to the counseling center by February 15th.

Monday - February 14, 2011

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Spoony (adjective) - 1. silly or foolish. 2. being sentimentally in love. Today is Valentine's Day, when spoony couples spend $50 on a bouquet of roses without blinking an eye.

BENTON CARDINELLE TRYOUTS: Any (8th grade-Junior) girl wanting to tryout for the 2011-2012 Cardinelle Pom squad please stop by Mrs. Ezzell's room 107 on Tues. at 3:10pm to gather information about trying out.

ATTENTION PROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS: We will have our next meeting at 7:00 am next Tuesday in Mrs. Hays' room. We will now be meeting every Tuesday morning from now until prom because we have a lot to do! Please make sure you can attend.

ATTENTION ATHLETES: The Health Express will be here February 25th to do sports physicals. The cost is $15 cash or check. Come see the nurse, Mrs. Stephenson, for a form and more information.

RED CROSS HEROES: Any student who is interested in becoming a Hero for the America Red Cross and gaining 30 volunteer hours should contact Ms. Turner in the counseling center or call Kevin Kirby at 816-232-8439. For those of you interested in getting scholarships, this is a great activities resume builder.

SOPHOMORES: Completed Hillyards applications are due to the counseling center by February 15th.

Friday - February 11, 2011

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Turophile (noun) - a connoisseur of cheese; a cheese fancier. The new grocery store is a turophile's paradise, offering more than 2,000 varieties of cheese. Gouda is good-a!

BENTON CARDINELLE TRYOUTS: Any (8th grade-Junior) girl wanting to tryout for the 2011-2012 Cardinelle Pom squad please stop by Mrs. Ezzell's room 107 on Tues. at 3:10pm to gather information about trying out.

ATTENTION PROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS: We will have our next meeting at 7:00 am next Tuesday in Mrs. Hays' room. We will now be meeting every Tuesday morning from now until prom because we have a lot to do! Please make sure you can attend.

ACT REMINDER: If you are taking the ACT on Saturday, please remember to try to arrive early which means around 7:40. Please remember to bring your own calculator and picture ID. A calculator will not be provided for you. You may want to bring a hoodie or jacket just in case it gets chilly.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: The deadline for turning in your paperwork for the National Honor Society has been extended until this Friday, February 11, 2011. If you have questions, please see Ms. Bosworth, room 209 or Ms. Sherard in Room A114 to answer any questions or to turn in papers.

PLAY AND PANCAKE NIGHT: Drama Club will be having a play and pancake night on Saturday Feb. 12th. We will be going to the Missouri Theatre to see the musical, Honk and then to I-Hop after the show. Tickets to the show are $9. Money must be turned in to Mrs. Schultz by Tuesday, Feb 8th.

ATTENTION ATHLETES: The Health Express will be here February 11th and 25th to do sports physicals. The cost is $15 cash or check. Come see the nurse, Mrs. Stephenson, for a form and more information.

RED CROSS HEROES: Any student who is interested in becoming a Hero for the America Red Cross and gaining 30 volunteer hours should contact Ms. Turner in the counseling center or call Kevin Kirby at 816-232-8439. For those of you interested in getting scholarships, this is a great activities resume builder.

SOPHOMORES: Completed Hillyards applications are due to the counseling center by February 15th.

Thursday - February 10, 2011

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Immoderate (adjective) - exceeding just, usual, or suitable bounds. The budget buffet attracted customers with immoderate appetites but limited pocketbooks.

BENTON CARDINELLE TRYOUTS: Any (8th grade-Junior) girl wanting to tryout for the 2011-2012 Cardinelle Pom squad please stop by Mrs. Ezzell's room 107 on Tues. at 3:10pm to gather information about trying out.

ATTENTION PROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS: We will have our next meeting at 7:00 am next Tuesday in Mrs. Hays' room. We will now be meeting every Tuesday morning from now until prom because we have a lot to do! Please make sure you can attend.

ACT REMINDER: If you are taking the ACT on Saturday, please remember to try to arrive early which means around 7:40. Please remember to bring your own calculator and picture ID. A calculator will not be provided for you. You may want to bring a hoodie or jacket just in case it gets chilly.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: The deadline for turning in your paperwork for the National Honor Society has been extended until this Friday, February 11, 2011. If you have questions, please see Ms. Bosworth, room 209 or Ms. Sherard in Room A114 to answer any questions or to turn in papers.

PLAY AND PANCAKE NIGHT: Drama Club will be having a play and pancake night on Saturday Feb. 12th. We will be going to the Missouri Theatre to see the musical, Honk and then to I-Hop after the show. Tickets to the show are $9. Money must be turned in to Mrs. Schultz by Tuesday, Feb 8th.

ATTENTION ATHLETES: The Health Express will be here February 11th and 25th to do sports physicals. The cost is $15 cash or check. Come see the nurse, Mrs. Stephenson, for a form and more information.

RED CROSS HEROES: Any student who is interested in becoming a Hero for the America Red Cross and gaining 30 volunteer hours should contact Ms. Turner in the counseling center or call Kevin Kirby at 816-232-8439. For those of you interested in getting scholarships, this is a great activities resume builder.

SOPHOMORES: Completed Hillyards applications are due to the counseling center by February 15th.

Wednesday - February 9, 2011

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Epistemic (adjective) - of or relating to knowledge or knowing; cognitive. Professor Rich is convinced that the quest for epistemic certainty is a foolhardy one.

PLAY AND PANCAKE NIGHT: Drama Club will be having a play and pancake night on Saturday Feb. 12th. We will be going to the Missouri Theatre to see the musical, Honk and then to I-Hop after the show. Tickets to the show are $9. Money must be turned in to Mrs. Schultz by Tuesday, Feb 8th.

ATTENTION ATHLETES: The Health Express will be here February 11th and 25th to do sports physicals. The cost is $15 cash or check. Come see the nurse, Mrs. Stephenson, for a form and more information.

RED CROSS HEROES: Any student who is interested in becoming a Hero for the America Red Cross and gaining 30 volunteer hours should contact Ms. Turner in the counseling center or call Kevin Kirby at 816-232-8439. For those of you interested in getting scholarships, this is a great activities resume builder.

SOPHOMORES: Completed Hillyards applications are due to the counseling center by February 15th.

UPWARD BOUND MATH/SCIENCE: Any 9th through 11th grade student interested in information about Northwest Missouri State’s Upward Bound, Math/Science Program should sign the list in the counselor’s office ASAP. A representative from this program will be here on Monday, Feb 7th during CAMP. This program is for college bound individuals who would like to attend a summer camp at Northwest Missouri State.

Tuesday - February 8, 2011

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Epistemic (adjective) - of or relating to knowledge or knowing; cognitive. Professor Rich is convinced that the quest for epistemic certainty is a foolhardy one.

PLAY AND PANCAKE NIGHT: Drama Club will be having a play and pancake night on Saturday Feb. 12th. We will be going to the Missouri Theatre to see the musical, Honk and then to I-Hop after the show. Tickets to the show are $9. Money must be turned in to Mrs. Schultz by Tuesday, Feb 8th.

ATTENTION ATHLETES: The Health Express will be here February 11th and 25th to do sports physicals. The cost is $15 cash or check. Come see the nurse, Mrs. Stephenson, for a form and more information.

RED CROSS HEROES: Any student who is interested in becoming a Hero for the America Red Cross and gaining 30 volunteer hours should contact Ms. Turner in the counseling center or call Kevin Kirby at 816-232-8439. For those of you interested in getting scholarships, this is a great activities resume builder.

SOPHOMORES: Completed Hillyards applications are due to the counseling center by February 15th.

UPWARD BOUND MATH/SCIENCE: Any 9th through 11th grade student interested in information about Northwest Missouri State’s Upward Bound, Math/Science Program should sign the list in the counselor’s office ASAP. A representative from this program will be here on Monday, Feb 7th during CAMP. This program is for college bound individuals who would like to attend a summer camp at Northwest Missouri State.

Monday - February 7, 2011

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Epistemic (adjective) - of or relating to knowledge or knowing; cognitive. Professor Rich is convinced that the quest for epistemic certainty is a foolhardy one.

PLAY AND PANCAKE NIGHT: Drama Club will be having a play and pancake night on Saturday Feb. 12th. We will be going to the Missouri Theatre to see the musical, Honk and then to I-Hop after the show. Tickets to the show are $9. Money must be turned in to Mrs. Schultz by Tuesday, Feb 8th.

ATTENTION ATHLETES: The Health Express will be here February 11th and 25th to do sports physicals. The cost is $15 cash or check. Come see the nurse, Mrs. Stephenson, for a form and more information.

RED CROSS HEROES: Any student who is interested in becoming a Hero for the America Red Cross and gaining 30 volunteer hours should contact Ms. Turner in the counseling center or call Kevin Kirby at 816-232-8439. For those of you interested in getting scholarships, this is a great activities resume builder.

SOPHOMORES: Completed Hillyards applications are due to the counseling center by February 15th.

UPWARD BOUND MATH/SCIENCE: Any 9th through 11th grade student interested in information about Northwest Missouri State’s Upward Bound, Math/Science Program should sign the list in the counselor’s office ASAP. A representative from this program will be here on Monday, Feb 7th during CAMP. This program is for college bound individuals who would like to attend a summer camp at Northwest Missouri State.

Friday - February 4, 2011

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Hermetic (adjective) - 1. difficult or impossible for one of ordinary knowledge to comprehend. 2. airtight. 3. resistant to outside influence. I don't like the book I am reading because it's full of hermetic ideas and esoteric quotes.

ATTENTION ATHLETES: The Health Express will be here February 11th and 25th to do sports physicals. The cost is $15 cash or check. Come see the nurse, Mrs. Stephenson, for a form and more information.

RED CROSS HEROES: Any student who is interested in becoming a Hero for the America Red Cross and gaining 30 volunteer hours should contact Ms. Turner in the counseling center or call Kevin Kirby at 816-232-8439. For those of you interested in getting scholarships, this is a great activities resume builder.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BHS SPECIAL OLYMPICS BASKETBALL TEAM: They participated in a tournament at Missouri Western over the weekend. The cardinals not only knocked off cross town rival LHS in an exciting comeback nail biter, but they also won the championship! Way to go BHS Special Olympics, you make us proud!


UPWARD BOUND MATH/SCIENCE: Any 9th through 11th grade student interested in information about Northwest Missouri State’s Upward Bound, Math/Science Program should sign the list in the counselor’s office ASAP. A representative from this program will be here on Monday, Feb 7th during CAMP. This program is for college bound individuals who would like to attend a summer camp at Northwest Missouri State.

SO YOU WANT TO BE A LAWYER: Any juniors or seniors who are interested in becoming a Lawyer are invited to attend UMKC’s “SO YOU WANT TO BE A LAWYER” recruitment seminar on Saturday, February 5th. More information is available in the Counseling Center.

Thursday - February 3, 2011

NO SCHOOL DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

Wednesday - February 2, 2011

NO SCHOOL DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

Tuesday - February 1, 2011

NO SCHOOL DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

Monday - January 31, 2010

NO SCHOOL DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

Friday - January 28, 2011

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Hawkshaw (noun) - a detective. Though she ricked being late for an appointment, Amanda could not bring herself to set the crime novel down until hawkshaw had solved the case.

ATTENTION ATHLETES: The Health Express will be here February 11th and 25th to do sports physicals. The cost is $15 cash or check. Come see the nurse, Mrs. Stephenson, for a form and more information.

NHS APPLICATION: Students who are interested in becoming a member of the National Honor Society during their junior or senior year needs to pick up the information from Ms. Sherard in Room A114 or Ms. Bosworth in Room 209. The forms must be completed and returned by Monday, January 31.

RED CROSS HEROES: Any student who is interested in becoming a Hero for the America Red Cross and gaining 30 volunteer hours should contact Ms. Turner in the counseling center or call Kevin Kirby at 816-232-8439. For those of you interested in getting scholarships, this is a great activities resume builder.

ATTENTION ANYONE INTERESTED IN PLAYING GIRLS SOCCER: No experience is needed and we encourage any and everyone to come out and give it a shot! There will be a MANDATORY meeting for any girls who plan on playing soccer this spring on FRIDAY, JANUARY 28th during CAMP in the auditorium! In order to attend this meeting you need to stop by room 100 and sign up with Ms. Bosch before or after school, so that you are not counted absent. If your name is not on the list AHEAD of time, you will not be able to attend this meeting. Again, the meeting will be Friday, January 28th and anyone interested is encouraged to come!