Morning Announcements
Friday, September 20, 2024
Day 4
Griffy’s Grill Lunch Special:
Daily Special:
All specials are $7.00
BBQ Chicken Nachos
Poutine Bowl
General Announcements
- A reminder that the final SchoolsPlus Drop-In Lounge will be taking place today at lunch in the green wing pod. Any student is welcome to drop by, meet some new people, grab a snack, play some games, or participate in this week’s challenge activity. We hope to see you there!
- There are items in the main office for:
Jack Salsman
Benjamin Cedeno-Diaz
Harlow Rice
Caleb Leggett
Student Services Announcements
- Acadia University will be visiting Horton at lunch today. Be sure to swing by the old service desk to chat with Sierra about programs, admissions, scholarships, and everything Acadia has to offer! Bring a copy of your unofficial transcript to be considered for on-the-spot early admission!
- HRY (Healthy Relationships for Youth) is an excellent leadership opportunity for students interested in promoting healthy relationships and violence prevention. This program is similar to T3, which took place last year. We are looking for Grade 11 and 12 students to peer facilitate sessions in Grade 9 Healthy Living classes throughout the year. If you picked up a permission slip, please drop these off to Student Services by the end of the day today.
Clubs and Activities Announcements
- Reminder of Spirit week starting on Monday! Monday’s theme is Surfers vs Bikers.
- If you’re interested in learning to juggle, find Mr. Allard outside near the main entrance at recess today. If it’s raining, it might happen in the main lobby.
Music Dept Announcements
- There will be a Jazz Band rehearsal on Sunday from 5:00 – 6:00 pm, followed by a Concert Band rehearsal from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
- Audition information for Les Miserables is now available. You can find it in the student Google Classroom, on the Horton Music Instagram page, or by coming down to the music wing for more details. Audition appointment slots will be open until September 22 at 8:00 pm, or until all spots have been filled. Be sure to sign up early to guarantee your spot!
Athletics Announcements
- Today at lunch, Hustle Athletics will be hosting a session focused on sports performance training and overall fitness. If you’re interested in boosting your athletic skills and fitness levels, join us for this opportunity. Meet outside between the lower field and upper field at the start of lunch. Don’t forget to sign up—there’s a sheet by the door next to the gym. If you have any questions, see Mr. O’Malley in the gym. See you there!
- Any student interested in doing the score clock for the girls hockey team are asked to see Mr. Veinotte.
- Good luck to our D1 and D2 boys volleyball teams as they host their annual tournament this weekend.
- Any student interested in doing game sheets or the clock for basketball this year are asked to see Mr. Veinotte.
- The D1 boys baseball team list is posted in the gym. The baseball team have a very important meeting at recess in Ms. Nagy’s room in the yellow wing.
- Congrats to our D1 Boys soccer team as they avenged their loss to NKEC last week with a 5-3 win. Kayin “Brinks” Burrell was again solid in the nets getting the win. Arlo “Clutch” Kelday continued his goal scoring barrage with the opening goal. Parsa “Boom Boom” Bayatfield scored his first and Raif “Raggy” Elias scored a beauty volley off a Nate “Taking All” Betts pass. “Super” Mario Sanchez and Paxton “Bruiser” Blackburn rounded out the scoring. Sam “Finnigan” Finnemore had a solid game as well playing offense and defense.