AKHS KNIGHTLY NEWS

Events here at AK Campus Clean Up Tomorrow, Saturday, March 16th 8:00 am 12 pm Bring gloves, shovels, rakes, wheel barrows, sunscreen and lots of energy!! Community Hours will be given Make sure you print off a Community Service Form found on the AK website (school resources) Oklahoma Coming Next Week! Beginning Thursday, March 21st, Friday, March 22nd and ending Saturday March 23rd 7:00 PM Go back with us to 1906 in Claremore, Oklahoma where the worst-kept secret in town is that Laurey and Curly are sweet on each other. The problem with this cute couple is that neither will admit that they like the other. Before they get hitched and have to overcome a variety of obstacles, including cowmen and ranchers, who constantly fight with each other. The flirty Gertie, who has her cap set for Curley and Jud, a dangerous farmhand who has a fixation with Laurey. Will love win out, or will the obstacles that separate Laurey and Curly prove too much to overcome?
Ticket sales to the public began Wednesday, March 6 at www.carolinatix.org. Tickets will be sold at the door each evening (as available). Tickets sold during Pre-Sales and online through www.carolinatix.org will be assigned seating. We will sell student tickets in the Mall area during lunch the week of the show (March 18th,19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd). These Student Tickets ($7) will be unassigned seating in the upper side sections of the Theatre. This will enable Students to purchase a seat and sit wherever they want in this section.
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National Honor Society - Membership Process The membership process for National Honor Society began this week. All juniors with a 3.0 unweighted GPA received a letter in homeroom on Monday inviting them to an informational meeting. This meeting was held on Thursday, March 14th in the auditorium during homeroom. A make-up meeting will be held on Monday, March 18th at 6:35 am in the media center. Attendance at one of these meetings is mandatory in order to participate in the membership process. Membership in National Honor Society is based on scholarship, character, leadership and service.

Please contact Ms. Kim Young, Mr. Ron George, or Ms. Angie Rizzo if you have any questions. n.young@cms.k12.nc.us, ronaldg.george@cms.k12.nc.us, angela.rizzo@cms.k12.nc.us

Senior Graduation Announcements: Its time to pick up your Graduation Announcements! Representatives from Herff Jones will be in the school mall during all three lunch periods on Wednesday, March 27 and Thursday, March 28 to deliver graduation supplies. You will receive a mailed postcard if you have a balance due. Balances may be paid on line at https://highschool.herffjones.com or you may pay at the delivery table with cash or money order. Personal checks will NOT be accepted. Caps and Gowns will be delivered after spring break!

CHARLOTTE CHECKERS PRESENT OPERATION MENENDEZ To benefit Nick Menendez & Family Friday, April 12th at 7 pm Texas Stars vs. Charlotte Checkers TICKETS ARE ONLY $15 $5 will go to Operation Menendez To purchase tickets go to: gocheckers.com/nick Enter Promo Code: NICK

To order in person, please submit order form (attached) to Lt. Col. Wint by March 29th with cash or check made payable to MCJROTC. Tickets will be distributed by Lt. Col. Wint prior to the game.

For more information, contact Lt. Col. Wint at robert1.wint@cms.k12.nc.us/704-614-1974 Or Zack St. Clair at zstclair@gocheckers.com/704-444-1889

Charlotte National College Fair Sunday, March 17, 2013 12:00 pm 4:00 pm The Park Expo and Conference Center Free and open to the public The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) invites all sophomores, juniors and seniors to the National College Fair coming to Charlotte. Visit www.nationalcollegefairs.org for the most updated list of colleges.

Admission representatives from hundreds of colleges and universities are available to speak with students one-on-one concerning the college admission process and college life in general. All college fairs include a counseling and resource center comprised of skilled professionals and partners who can assist parents and students. Workshops are held to address testing, the college application process, and other topics of significance in the college search process. Go to www.nacacnet.org/ncfstudent to: Register for the fair. Watch the video for a complete fair overview. Learn about different types of schools.

HONDA RAFFLE The Ardrey Kell Booster Clubs are selling raffle tickets for a brand new 2013 Honda Civic. The drawing for the raffle is Saturday March 23rd at the AK Spring Fest. You do not have to be present to win the car. Tickets are $20 each. If you would like to purchase a ticket please contact Melody Amendola at mpamendola@carolina.rr.com or Tamara Morrissey at themorrisseys2003@yahoo.com.

Ardrey Kell Athletic Booster 7th Annual Golf Tournament Please come out and enjoy a day of golf, food, prizes and fun while supporting the Athletic Booster Club Monday, April 15, 2013 Providence Country Club 1:00 Shotgun start. 11:45 a.m. Registration $125 (includes golf, lunch, dinner, prizes & more) Limited to first 120 golfers. Hurry to secure your spot. Deadline is Monday, April 8, 2013

Ardrey Kell JROTC Knights' Court School Beautification Project The Ardrey Kell MCJROTC is still taking orders for brick purchases for our Knights Court walkway, located in the front of our school. Bricks cost $50 and include three lines of engraving. A perfect way to leave a legacy for your student, past or present, or simply as a family brick! Makes a great senior gift! Order forms are available on the JROTC school wiki page, or for further information, please contact Lynn Burnett at lynn.burnett@allentate.com.

STUDENT SERVICES Attention seniors who plan to study business or marketing at CPCC.

The Marvin Rorie Scholarship is a $2000 scholarship to CPCC for any CMS marketing student planning to study marketing or business at CPCC. Interested students need to turn in 1 original copy of the application and an original transcript and 4 copies of both before spring break to Mrs. Austin in B303. Interviews will take place at the Levine campus of CPCC on Thursday, April 25 at 3:00. If there are any questions, please email Mrs. Austin at kristina.austin@cms.k12.nc.us Pick up a scholarship application from Mrs. Austin in B303.

Upcoming Information Sessions - CPCC: Wednesday, March 20 at 6 pm on Levine Campus, Room 2218 Monday, March 25 at 6:30 pm on Central Campus, Overcash Building, Room 231

**Registration began on Monday, May 6, 2013**

Attention Seniors: The People Helping People Scholarship is a $10,000 Scholarship given through the State Employees Credit Union, and will be given to one senior at AK. Candidates must demonstrate leadership, excellence of character, integrity, and community involvement. Also, you must be planning on attending one of the 16 campuses of the UNC System, and have at least a 2.5 unweighted GPA. To apply, please submit your resume and a one page essay on why you think you would be the best candidate for this scholarship, to Ms. Braketa in Student Services by Monday, March 25th.

Attention Seniors: The Ardrey Kell PTSO is offering ten $1,000 scholarships to current seniors at AK. Students must have a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.5, and you or your family must be members of the PTSO. If you are interested in applying, please pick up an application form in Student Services. The due date is Monday, March 25th.

If you have any questions or concerns about a teacher or a class, listed below are the email addresses for the administrator responsible for that department. Health, PE, ROTC, EC 9th Grade Mr. Vincent Esposito vincent.esposito@cms.k12.nc.us Foreign Language, Fine Arts Mr. Larry Drucker 11th Grade l.drucker@cms.k12.nc.us English, Science Mrs. Bridget Noah

10th Grade bridgets.noah@cms.k12.nc.us CTE Mrs. Patty Thornton patty.thornton@cms.k12.nc.us Math, Social Studies, Student Services Mrs. Jennifer Schroeder 12th Grade jennifer.schroeder@cms.k12.nc.us

Ardrey Kell now has a twitter account! You can find us @ArdreyKellHS Another great way to keep you informed.

"Let's Tweet": Follow CMS at Follow us @CMS _ High Schools for information on scholarships, college fairs and graduation requirements. This is an excellent source of information for all juniors and seniors to follow.