Academy of the canyons

ACADEMY OF THE CANYONS

Weekly Bulletin

NOVEMBER 17 -21, 2008

CHARACTER COUNTS: "Democracy is measured not by its leaders doing extraordinary things, but by its citizens doing ordinary things extraordinarily well." - John Gardner

FRIDAY is Monday's Schedule

Seniors
It's time to start preparing for Graduation! The first step is to order your Cap & Gown, Graduation Announcements, and other Senior memorabilia. Jostens will be on campus accepting orders on Thursday, Nov. 20th and Friday, Nov. 21st from 10:30 -11:45 AM outside the AOC Office. Ordering information has been distributed in class. Be prepared to bring your completed order form and down payment on this day. DON'T FORGET EVERY SENIOR MUST TURN IN THEIR CAP & GOWN SIZES on these dates!

Remember that any senior ordering their Class Ring on order day will receive their Cap & Gown for FREE! See your catalog for details.

Senior Photos
Seniors need to take their O'Connor senior photos by the first week in December. If you still need to set up a portrait appointment, you can call O'Connor at 257-3838.

Juniors
It's time for your class to order their class rings. Your class ring will rank high in the commemoratives of your "2010" Graduation. Your Jostens representative will be on campus for your class ring order on Thursday, Nov. 20th and Friday, Nov. 21st from 10:30 -11:45 AM outside the school office

Ordering information has been distributed in class. Be sure to look yours over before ordering day. Visit www.jostens.com to view an online catalog and design your ring. Bring your order form and $60.00 deposit on Thursday or Friday.

Students Interested in Career in the Arts
Students interested in a career in the arts have an opportunity to meet with a representative of CALARTS on Friday, November 21st at 9:30 AM. A staff representative from this highly recognized school located in our community will share information and answer questions for those students planning to pursue a professional career in art, critical studies, dance, film/video, music, or theater. Sign up for this session in the AOC office by Wednesday, November 19th.

AOC Amnesty Club
Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights for all. Our Amnesty Club will meet in Room V116 at lunch on Friday at 11AM.

AOC Bible Club
Join us during lunch on Wednesday, November 19 at 11 AM in V115. We'll be exploring more of the spiritual issues in the book of 1 John. For more details, see Kaci Frazer.

Human Rights Book Club
The Human Rights Book Club is please to announce that our November reading selection is Kate Furnivall's The Red Scarf. This passionate novel follows a young woman through her twisted and horrible experiences in the Soviet Gulags of the 1930's. We will be meeting to discuss this novel on Friday, November 21st, at 11:00 in V-118.

AOC Improv Club
Can you think fast and creatively on your feet? Or have you always wished you could? Come join Improv Club on Tuesdays at Lunch in Room V118 to learn improv games and techniques. Beginners are welcome to join in!

AOC Knitting Club
Knitting Club will meet Monday, November 17, in V119 from 11:00-11:35. Bring your knitting supplies and come learn how to knit a Burundi Bear for charity. See Ms. Engerran for more information.

AOC Robotics Club
Join AOC Robotics Club and work with us to build a robot and compete with other school teams across the state! No experience required. Our team is forming now, so if you're interested please sign up at http://www.aocrobotics.org or see TJ Ferrell or Ross Light for more information.

Scholarship Sweepstakes:
SunTrust offers $1000 Scholarships for high school seniors: It is free to enter and eligibility is not based on GPA or financial need. You have fifteen chances to win - one winner is selected every two weeks, from October-May, beginning on September 15, 2008. Look for the flier on campus bulletin boards. Applications can be submitted online at http://www.offtocollege.info. Why not sign up today?

Music Center Spotlight Awards Program
Visual artists are invited to apply for visual arts awards from $250 - $5000! Applications are online at www.musiccenter.org . Visual Arts include photography, two-dimensional design, works of art with height and width but no depth, using drawing, painting, computer generated or mixed media. The application deadline, December 1, is quickly approaching.