Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Gryphon Student Announcements for 12/4/13


GRYPHON ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Wednesday, December 4, 2013
 “N” Day

·   Thanks to all the students who presented at last night’s Showcase.  You represented your school very well!
    
·      Weather permitting, Wed, December 4th we will be the first ever “Holiday Bowl” of Faculty vs. Seniors football game from 3:45 – 4:30. Tickets for $3 can be purchased before school Wednesday morning in the Commons.  Monies raised will go toward scholarships for senior dues.  We will make a decision by 9:00 Wednesday morning whether we’ll play the game today or tomorrow, Thursday, Dec 5, at the same time.
·      Show your team support by wearing black on Wednesday to support the Seniors or Green to support the faculty team (whether you’re going to the game or not).
·      We’ll play on the World’s Fair Lawn and have music and concessions available.  Those not attending will be in the Commons Area until dismissal time.
·      Senior team is: Captain – Ethan Kearns, Co-Captain – Shannon O’Connor, Kenneth Foster, Doug Aaser, Grant Baumann, Leo Coppock-Seal, Rian Johnson, Yessie Calderon, Hayden Cooper, Luke Layton, Noah Marshall, Ben Fomby, Miles Veach.
·      Faculty team is: Captain – Mr. Napier, Co-Captain – Coach Orrick, Mr. Jones, Mr. Fannon, Mr. Waxmonsky, Mr. Blevins, Mr. Wilsey, Ms. Holt, Ms. Norton, Dr. Bretscher, Mrs. Robinson, Ms. Coley

·    Mark your calendars to attend the fall Music Showcase on Tuesday, Dec 10 from 7:00 – 8:30 at the Holiday Inn in the Grand Ballroom.  Come for dinner by giving a $20 donation and getting a ticket from any music student.

·    Start your Winter Holiday with a 2014 virtual basketball tournament in the Commons from 2:00 – 6:30 on Dec 19!  See information below.


Opportunities to be involved with your school:
      
·   Mtg (Magic: The Gathering) meets on Tuesday's in the commons at 4:45pm until 6:00pm. Everyone is welcome to join, whether you know, or do not know how to play.
  
·   Chess club in room 202 at 8:30 on Wednesday mornings.

·   Scholars bowl team practice Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:35, room 207.

·   Gryphon Film Club meets Thursday afternoons from 4:45 to 6:00 in room 214. 
    
·   Gryphon Gaming Club, Fridays, from 8:45 – 9:15 in room D119.  Emphasis is on video gaming, but all gamers are welcome!

·   Teens for Christ meets Monday mornings at 9:00 in room D113.  All are welcome.

·   GSA (Gay Straight Alliance) meet 8:45 – 9:15 on Thursday mornings in room 222.  All are welcome.

·   Young Life meeting Thursdays at 8:43 in room D112.

From the guidance office: 
·   Seniors: Need help filing the FAFSA?  Tusculum College will host “FAFSA Frenzy” on January 30th at 4:00 pm at the Knoxville Tusculum Campus. This is a community service event to help ALL Knox County seniors and their families file the FAFSA at no charge regardless what college the student plans to attend.  Participants should bring their most recent tax return documentation and any questions they may have about financial aid and the FAFSA. 
 
Quote of the day from Lao Tzu:
When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.


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