Still recovering from the hurricane and a loss of many practice sessions, our Alliance marching band exceeded expectations and performed at our district assessments and received STRAIGHT SUPERIORS. This is the highest honor at a performance assessment and congratulations Marching Band and Mrs. Alegria for working hard for this standing!  

     Congratulations to the following students who performed for the Florida Vocal Association Music Performance Assessment Solo and Ensemble Festival. These students have worked really hard and deserve congratulations.  

For Ensemble: 

• Excellent for Eclipse  

And for solos,: 

• Superiors went to: 
• Michelle Zabalo 
• Michael Miller 
• Drew Desrosiers 
• Elisabeth Kowalski  
• Excellents went to: 
• Angie Rolon 
• Alyssa Micallef 
• Angel Rodriguez 
• Alyssa Higley-Draper

Goods went to: 

• Ken Smith 
• Kristina Gubenya  

Great job, everyone! 

     The Media Center is now open.  If you have Library books and/or textbooks that were lost or damaged in Hurricane Ian, please come to the Media and speak with Mrs. Jorge to get the materials you need replaced as soon as possible.  The Media Center is open before school, after school (Monday thru Thursday) and during lunches.  You MUST have a pass from your teacher if coming to the Media Center during class time. After School tutoring that was in 4-207 has now moved to the Media Center. 

     Attention all students! The work hours sheets for the bright Futures scholarship eligibility are now ready! Students may now please scan and register using the QR code below. 100 hours are required, and time sheets must be attached to the log. Please stop by to see Mr Coulson in the Success Center if you have any questions.

     Seniors, keep your eyes peeled during lunch for the Jostens table. They will be taking orders for your Cap & Gown and other graduation items. Remember, you must purchase a cap & gown package to participate in graduation in May. Don’t wait. Email Mrs. Sheilah Thomas if you have questions about senior items.

     Need help in math class? Studying for an upcoming test or the FSA retake? Math Lab is now open in the media center after school for students needing help in algebra 1, 2, and geometry. Math lab will be every Monday and Thursday after school at 2:30 until 3:30. Ask your math teacher for details and we will see you there. 

SPORTS:

• Congratulations to Malia Hambrick, Evan Crane, and Michael Kent for their outstanding performances in sports.
• As only a freshman, Malia Hambrick took part in the 4A State Championship in Tallahassee, becoming the first female to win a cross-country medal at state level with 7th place. 
• Evan Crane finished in 8th place at the State Cross Country Championship, becoming the first male athlete to get a medal at this event and the first cross-country runner to earn All-States Honors in school history.
• At the Florida 4A High School Swimming State Championships, Michael Kent finished 3rd in the 200-yard individual medley and 5th in the 100-yard breaststroke, earning him consideration for All-American recognition from the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association. He broke his own school record in both events. 

CLUBS:

• Academic Olympics meets on Tuesdays at 2:30 after school in Room 7-215.Come see what it is about and join the team.
• Hey bobcats, my name is Julie Motherway, and I am the secretary for Key Club, I am here to tell you guys about our key club boutique. Our key club boutique is a place for those in need of dresses and suits for homecoming and future prom. We have shoes, jewelry, as well as purses. We are open after school until 4:00 all week.  So please go to room 5-105 to find your perfect fit, like the dress I’m wearing right now. If you have any further questions, please contact one of our board members such as myself, our president or Mrs. Pomerleau. Hope to see you there!
• True Colors GSA will meet Tuesday afternoon in Mrs. Wood’s room 4-216. We’ll be tie dyeing our club t-shirts so bring a white shirt or use one of ours. Get your permission slip in 4-110 or 4-216. 
• Tuesday is GHOST OUT DAY for Students in the Drug Free Youth Community Against Toxic Chemical Hazards. They will be wearing black and remain silent to resemble the millions of people who die every year due to drug and tobacco use, and their unspoken voices and stories they couldn’t tell. The silence stands for the common tragedy that is overlooked as “the norm”. The Clubs mission is to spread awareness of the effects of drugs and tobacco. Let’s put an end to drug use, marketing, and targeting of youth! Can you CATCH your breath? Or are you a Lab Rat for the Vape companies?