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BLUE RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

for Thursday, December 9th

 

 

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be meeting Today during lunch in Mr. Minteer's room. Bring your lunch and join us as we have conversations about life and watching the show The Chosen. There will be snacks and all are welcome to join us!

Winners of the local Fred O’Malley 6190 VFW essay and speech contests were honored last night with certificates and cash prizes at the monthly meeting at the VFW hall in Farmer City.  High School Voice of Democracy winners included first place Senior Sarah Whitehouse, second place Senior Conner Otto, and third place Junior Alex Blake. Sarah Whitehouse performed her speech, “America: Where do we go from here? Healing the Political Divide.”  Congratulations to you all!

The next FFA meeting is December 15th with committee meetings at 6:30 and the chapter meeting at 7. We will have our Ugly Christmas Sweater contest, Hot Cocoa, a $5 White Elephant gift exchange, and a gingerbread house decorating contest. Don't forget your mask! 

Jostens will be delivering class jewelry and gift with purchase next Wednesday, December 15th during Lunch.  You may bring cash or check that day or pay online prior to delivery day using the postcard and emailed invoice. Students on the JPAY Payment Plan in good standing will receive their ring!  Any student may place an order for a class ring that day, or use this day as a service day to get your class ring repaired or resized. Jostens will also be taking additional orders for varsity letter jackets and senior graduation orders.

 

Next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are finals and then the holiday break!  Everyone hang in there!

 

The Girls Basketball team have a game tonight at Cumberland at 6pm.  Good Luck Lady Knights!

 

After school detentions this week are with Ms. Villwock from 3:15 – 3:45.

 

Lunch menu today is:  Spaghetti with Garlic Bread and side salad or an alternative choice of a Pretzel with Cheese