Good morning. Today is Thursday, February 9, and these are your morning announcements.
Happy birthday today to: Jacob Chrysler, Kevin Constantinovich, Madie Long, Logan Marsha, Devona Samuel, and Dylan Vanover.
Today’s fact for Black History Month is Guion S. Bluford, Jr. was the first African American astronaut in space. Previous to his work for NASA, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in aerospace engineering, a Master of science degree with distinction in aerospace engineering and a doctor of philosophy in aerospace engineering with a minor in laser physics from the Air Force Institute of Technology and a Masters degree in business administration. Mr. Bluford is a true scholar! Don’t forget to pick up your locker tag in the main office.
Seniors: It’s time to submit your “Then & Now” pictures to the yearbook. Do you have a picture from childhood with one of your senior friends? Would you like to recreate this photo? If so, please submit a photo to the yearbook by March 1st. Place a hard copy of your photo in the “Then & Now” box in the main office, or see Mrs. Burke in room 240 if you prefer to send your picture electronically.
Rosters for Wildcat and Yearbook will be posted by Monday. Wildcat roster will be posted outside of room 244; Yearbook will be posted outside of room 240.
English OGT prep will be held after school in the Write Place. Please see your English teacher with questions.
Those interested in intramural boxing – you have until Wednesday, February 15 to register. If interested, please see Mr. Bobek.
Cultural Awareness Club will be selling necklaces at lunch periods this week. They will be delivered on February 14th along with a message for the recipient. Necklaces are $2.00 each
Carnations will be sold during all lunch periods starting today, Thursday, and running through next Monday. Carnations can be purchased in a variety of colors and are $1.00 each. Stop by the trophy case to send your love to your BFF or your FBO! Flowers will be delivered on Valentine’s Day.
Seniors: Jostens will deliver your graduation products on Tuesday, February 14th during the senior picture. Please bring your final payment; invoices have been mailed home. Contact Jostens with questions.
Renaissance is currently collecting gently used jeans for the “Teens for Jeans” project to benefit less fortunate teenagers. Drop off a pair in the Attendance Office, the Fees Office, or room 173, and get a coupon for 25% off a new pair of jeans at Aeropastle! If you have any questions please see Chris Martin.
Coach De Dent will be having a boys tennis meeting today right after school in 171. Any boy interested in playing tennis this spring should attend the meeting. If you can’t attend the meeting, you should leave your name with Mrs. Richards in the Athletic Office. Meeting should last 20 to 30 minutes.
The baseball team will hold an organization and information meeting today in the Weaver commons at 3 pm. Anyone wanting to try out who isn’t involved in a winter sport should attend.
Softball tryouts will begin February 21st from 6:30 – 8:15. Check with Coach Forte or Coach Speakman with any questions and a schedule of times. Make sure you have an updated physical and all the other appropriate paperwork.
Have a great day, Davidson.