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ANNOUNCEMENTS –9/10/07 
MONDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Fajita, pork chop 
Tuesday – Pasta w/meat sauce, BLT wrap 
Wednesday – Meatballs, Italian pork 
Thursday – Pizza, BBQ 
Friday – Burger, brat 
 
Results from the Princeton Cross Country Invite are as follows: Boys FS (2 miles) – Jon Morrissey 29th; Nick Temes 67th and Taylor Daniels 79th. Girls varsity (3 miles) – Courtney Olson 16th; Erin Blackburn 67th; Anna Schulz 70th; Katie O’Rorke 101st; and Carmen Ruchti 109th. The girls placed 12th out of 24 teams. Boys varsity (3 miles) – Laramie Potts 66th; Wayland Froelich 82nd; and Travis Full 88th. 
 
The following students need to see Mrs. Gelander today: Josh Jacobs, Travis Full, Dustin Mathesius, Jessica Stewart, Audrey Waechter, Steffanie Maxwel, Theron Green, Paige Ellis, Kim Rios, Matt Shoemaker, Cody Shaw, Mallory Whelchel, and Kevin Englund. 
 
The flag corps will practice today from 3:30-4:00 p.m. in the auditorium. The next rehearsal will be Wednesday from 7:30-8:00 a.m. an 3:30-4:00 p.m., with Katie O’Rorke and Anna Schulz meeting at 5:00 p.m. 
 
Attention All Freshmen: We will be working on the float today after school until 5:30 p.m. If you need the location, ask your resource teacher. If you need a ride, see Mrs. Becker or let Lincoln Jamroch know. 
 
Attention float builders of all classes: Free cardboard is available to anyone, but it must be picked up by tomorrow after school. See Mrs. Becker to get some. 
 
The senior class election scheduled for Tuesday has been canceled, because only four petitions were taken for office. The Senior Class officers are: 
Ashley Olson - President 
Will Klein - Vice President 
Bethany Wittenauer - Secretary 
Jessica Schnaiter - Treasurer 
 
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS AND FACULTY: Are you interested in traveling to Costa Rica or Mexico in June 2008? Please come to a very important informational and organizational meeting on Tuesday, September 11 at 7:00 in Room 104. Students please ask your parent/guardian to be there too. We will be choosing our trip, discussing costs, and organizing fund raisers to make the trip affordable. Anyone who is a freshman or older may travel. You do not have to be a Spanish student! See Mrs. Eller for more details. 
 
Any organization interested in painting a window for Homecoming must get a form in the office by Wednesday, Sept. 12. 
 
The Homecoming Parade sign-up sheet is now in the office. All activities and clubs are encouraged to enter in the parade. You must be signed up on or before Sept. 15. If you have any questions, please talk to Nathan Draper or Mrs. Lindenmeyer. Please note that band members enrolled in the class or independent study will not be allowed to be on any floats. Exceptions will be made for varsity football players and cheerleaders and color guard members. 
 
Art Club begins Thursday, Sept. 20 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. See Mrs. Cleary for a permission form. 
 
Any Junior or Senior student with a demonstrated interest in graphic design or commercial illustration should see Mr. Sauter ASAP about a possible visit to the American Academy of Art in Chicago. 
 
Seniors who are members of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Sublette and who may need a loan for college, should stop in the guidance office for information on the Dinges Memorial Fund loan program. The deadline is 9/15/07. 
 
Seniors, if you have been heavily involved in community service projects, you are eligible to compete for the Prudential Spirit of the Community Scholarship. The award is for $1,000 and the deadline for application is 10/31/07. See Mr. Sauter for details. 
 
Attentions Seniors: If you have at least a 3.0 GPA and have participated in at least one high school sport, you are eligible to apply for Wendy’s restaurant’s high school Heisman Award. This is a recognition award, not a monetary award. However, Wendy’s gift cards will be given to many of the applicants. The deadline for applying is 10/1/07 and applicants must be done online. See Mr. Sauter for details. 
 
The library will be open during second resource this week.  
The lab will be open during first resource this week. 
 
The library is reserved: 
Blocks B5, B6, and B7 on Monday, September 10 for English III 
Blocks A1, A2 and A4 on Tuesday, September 11 for English III 
Block A1 on Thursday, September 13 for Shakespeare 
Blocks A3 and A4 on Thursday, September 13 for Biology 
Blocks B5 and B7 on Friday, September 14 for English IV 
Block A6 on Friday September 14 for Speech 
 
You must get a pass from Mrs. Dunn by 8:20 in order to come to the library during resource. 
 
 
 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 12/4/06 
MONDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Nacho Grande, BBQ 
Tuesday – Hot dog, ribs 
Wednesday – Turkey & gravy, BLT wrap 
Thursday – Pizza, ? 
Friday – Chili, chicken patty 
 
Congratulations to all band and chorus students on their fine performances at last night’s Winter Concert! Mrs. Mekeel is proud of all of you!! 
 
The following Spanish 1 students need to see Mrs. Eller today to reschedule their quiz: Susan Hobbs, Olivia Klein, Angela Roland, and Matt Hyslop. 
 
ATTENTION SPANISH 2 STUDENTS IN BLOCK A3: Your vocabulary projects are still due on Tuesday, December 5!!!! 
 
ATTENTION ALL SOFTBALL PLAYERS: Please pick up your Krispy Kreme order forms from Mrs. Eller TODAY. Sales may begin today! Forms and money are due on Monday, December 18, so you have two weeks to fund raise. Remember to ask all friends, teachers, and staff in the building to help SUPPORT our teams, 
 
All girls who are playing in tonight's junior varsity basketball game do not need to be to today's practice until 4:15. If you have questions, see Mr. Pasley. 
 
Auditions for the spring musical “Damn Yankees” will be held today from 3:30-8:30 p.m. in the auditorium. If for some reason you cannot come, please see Mrs. Mekeel today to set up an appointment. 
 
Dance team will practice tonight from 6:30-8:30. 
 
A Lincoln Tech representative will be speaking to Mr. Streit’s A1 welding class tomorrow. Get a pass from Mr. Streit if you are interested. 
 
Please stop in the office this week to fill out a card with your name on it as you want it to appear on your diploma. 
 
Amboy Key Club will be collecting new toys for Toys for Tots. The last day for collection will be Dec. 10. Please put the toys in the barrels around the school. For further information, please contact Jenna Didier or Mr. Johnson. 
 
Clipper Basketball t-shirts are now on sale for $8.00. See Mr. Pasley if interested. 
 
Student Council will be collecting canned goods until Thursday, Dec.7. Our goal will be 750 cans. A prize will be announced at a later date for the whole school, if we meet this goal. There will also be a prize for the class that collects the most cans. 
 
Attention Seniors: Although there are still no individual PSAE result sheets available, you can check in the guidance office starting today, to see if you qualified to be exempt from all or half of your finals. If you are exempt from half of your finals, you will have to let Mr. Sauter know by Friday, in writing, what finals you will be taking, otherwise he will choose, and we all know that won’t be pretty! 
 
Seniors who will be attending Sauk next semester as a dual enrollment student must stop in the guidance office to complete Sauk’s dual enrollment forms, which were just received. Failure to do this will mean the loss of the ACE grant which covers ½ of your tuition. 
 
Attention Seniors: Applications are now available in the guidance office for the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers Scholarship. To be eligible you must be planning to major in engineering, have a 3.0 GPA and a minimum ACT score of 29 in math and 25 in English. The award will be for a minimum of $1,000 but could be higher. Deadline is 1/19/07. 
 
Attention Juniors: The Discover Card Scholarship is available and to be eligible you must have a 2.75 GPA or better and must have overcome a significant obstacle in your life. Minimum award is $2,500. Deadline is 1/31/07. See Mr. Sauter for details. 
 
Attention Seniors: Applications are available in the guidance office for a new scholarship, the Odd Fellows Scholarship. The Oddfellows is a service organization, like Kiwanis, and their scholarship is for a minimum of $500 but could go to $1,000. The deadline is 3/1/07. 
 
Attention Seniors: Applications are now available for the National Wild Turkey Federation Scholarship. To be eligible for this award you must hold a current hunting license and have a 3.0 GPA. The award can range from $250 to $1,000. The deadline is 2/1/07. See Mr. Sauter for details. 
 
The library is reserved: 
Block B7 on Monday, December 4 for Spanish IV 
Blocks A1, A2, and A3 on Tuesday, December 5 for English I 
Blocks B5 and B6 on Wednesday, December 6 for English I 
Blocks A1, A2, and A3 on Thursday, December 7 for English II 
Block A4 on Thursday, December 7 for Mrs. Lyons’ Geography 
Block B5 on Friday, December 8 for Mrs. Lyons’ History I 
Blocks B6 and B8 on Friday, December 8 for English II 
Block B7 on Friday, December 8 for Spanish IV 
 
The lab will be open during first resource this week. 
 
The library will be open during second resource this week.  
 
You must get a pass from Mrs. Dunn by 8:20 in order to come to the library during resource 
 
THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED BOTH RESOURCES AND BLOCKS B7 AND B8 ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6 FOR KNOWLEDGE MASTER!!! 
 
 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 11/27/06 
MONDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Mac & cheese w/smokies, breaded beef patty 
Tuesday – Creamed chicken w/biscuits, corn dog 
Wednesday – Pork & gravy, chicken fried steak 
Thursday – Pizza, fish melt 
Friday – Nacho grande, BBQ 
 
Dance team will practice tonight 6-8 p.m. 
 
The following students have rehearsal in the auditorium with Mrs. Mekeel today during 2nd resource: Ashley Shepard, Lexi Bedford, Josh Becker, Cameron Jacobs, Travis Kemmerer and Andrew Tunk. 
 
Band, chorus, and flag corps members should turn in their fruit fundraiser forms and money to Mrs. Mekeel today. 
 
Clipper Basketball t-shirts are now on sale for $8.00. See Mr. Pasley if interested. 
 
ATTENTION ALL SOFTBALL AND BASEBALL PLAYERS: Open gyms will start on Tuesday, November 28. They will be held on every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 7:30 - 8:00 am in the gym. Bring your glove and a partner! See Mrs. Eller, Mrs. Whitman, Mr. Pasley or Mr. Browne if you have any questions. 
 
Student Council will be collecting canned goods starting on Monday, Nov. 27 until Thursday, Dec.7. Our goal will be 750 cans. A prize will be announced at a later date for the whole school, if we meet this goal. There will also be a prize for the class that collects the most cans. 
 
Attention Seniors: Applications are now available for the National Wild Turkey Federation Scholarship. To be eligible for this award you must hold a current hunting license and have a 3.0 GPA. The award can range from $250 to $1,000. The deadline is 2/1/07. See Mr. Sauter for details. 
 
The library is reserved: 
Block A1 on Monday, November 27 for Government Class 
Block A4 on Monday, November 27 for English IV 
Blocks B6 and B7 on Tuesday, November 28 for English III 
Block B8 on Tuesday, November 28 for Government 
Blocks A1 and A4 on Wednesday, November 29 for English III 
Block B5 on Thursday, November 30 for English IV 
 
The lab will be open during first resource this week. 
 
The library will be open during second resource this week.  
 
You must get a pass from Mrs. Dunn by 8:20 in order to come to the library during resource 
 
 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 11/20/06 
MONDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Hot dog, meatball sub 
Tuesday – Ham & cheese, pizza burger 
 
FFA Parli Pro will meet today and tomorrow during 2nd resource. 
 
Audrey Waechter should see Mrs. Mekeel today. 
 
The following students should meet in the auditorium with Mrs. Mekeel today during 1st resource: Leah Saunders, Bethany Wittenauer, A.J. Katzberg, Michelle Pool, and Josh Blaine. 
 
The following students should meet in the auditorium with Mrs. Mekeel today during 2nd resource: Josh Becker, Cameron Jacobs, Travis Kemmerer, and Andrew Tunk. 
 
Attention all wrestlers – you need to be back at the high school no later than 4:15 today. 
 
Dance team will practice tonight from 6:30-8:30 p.m. 
 
A reminder to foods students: Cookie orders are due tomorrow. Also, your Tupperware orders are in. See Mrs. Becker to pick them up. 
 
 
The library is reserved: 
Blocks A1, A2, and A3 on Monday, November 20 for English I 
Blocks B5 and B6 on Tuesday, November 21 for English I 
Block B8 on Tuesday, November 21 for Government 
 
The lab will be open during second resource this week. 
 
The library will be open during first resource this week.  
 
You must get a pass from Mrs. Dunn by 8:20 in order to come to the library during resource. 
 
 
 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 11/13/06 
MONDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Ribs, brats 
Tuesday – BBQ, chicken patty 
Wednesday – Pork chop, ham & cheese 
Thursday – Thanksgiving dinner 
Friday – Maid Rite burger, chicken fried steak 
 
Congratulations to Travis Kemmerer, Katie Klein, Zack Knoll, Lexi Klein, and Kaylee Jones who participated in the IMEA District 8 Music Festival at NIU in DeKalb all day Saturday! They rehearsed all day with guest conductors and participated in an awesome concert! Congratulations! 
 
Winter sports pictures will be today after school in the gym. Please be there 15 minutes ahead of your scheduled time. The schedule is as follows: 
3:30 – Academic Team – team picture only 
3:35 – Varsity boys basketball 
3:50 – FS boys basketball 
4:05 – Wrestling 
4:25 – Varsity girls basketball 
4:35 – FS girls basketball 
4:45 – Swimming 
4:45 – Cheerleading 
5:00 - Poms 
 
Attention football players: You need to turn in your equipment Tuesday and Wednesday during P.E. class. 
 
Flag corps members should bring in their uniforms to Mrs. Mekeel before the end of the week. 
 
Attention Freshmen: On Tuesday, Nov. 14, we will be administering the Stanford math test to all freshmen. On that day, you must be in the auditorium at 8:20 a.m. You will need to bring your calculator and two #2 pencils. Be sure to bring a book or magazine to the test so that you will have something to read if you finish a test early. 
 
Attention all softball players: There will be an informational meeting for all girls interested in playing softball this year. The meeting will be on Wednesday, Nov. 15, during 2nd resource in the auditorium. If you need to switch lunches, please see Mrs. Eller for a pass. If you cannot attend the meeting, please see Mrs. Eller on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday next week. 
 
The office will only be giving out change after 3:20. Students will not be able to get change in the office during school hours.  
 
Attention Seniors: Applications are now available for the KSB Hospital Scholarship. This scholarship is open to any student planning to major in a healthcare related field. This is a $1,000 scholarship and the deadline is April 30. See Mr. Sauter for details. 
 
Attention Seniors: Applications are now available for the Burger King Scholarship Award. This scholarship is open to students who work a minimum of 15 hours per week, have a 2.5 GPA or better, and who can demonstrate a financial need. The award is for $1,000 and the deadline is 12/01/06. 
 
Attention Juniors and Seniors: Several colleges have already set up their fall visit dates to Amboy. Those that have are: 
University of Wisconsin/Platteville – Nov. 15 at 9:00 a.m. 
Ashford University – Nov. 15 at 1:00 p.m. 
Sign up in the guidance office if you wish to attend any of these presentations and listen to the announcements for additional school listings. You can also check which schools are coming, and when, on the guidance board just outside the main office. 
 
The library is reserved: 
Blocks B5 and B6 on Monday, November 13 for English I 
Block B5 on Wednesday, November 15 for English IV 
Blocks A1, A2 and A3 on Thursday, November 16 for English I 
Block A4 on Thursday, November 16 for English IV 
 
The lab will be open during first resource this week. 
 
The library will be open during second resource this week.  
 
You must get a pass from Mrs. Dunn by 8:20 in order to come to the library during resource 
 
 
 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 10/30/06 
MONDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Hot dog, meatball sub 
Tuesday – Ravioli, BLT wrap 
Wednesday – Nacho Grande, BBQ 
 
The girls cross country team finished 14th out of 20 teams at Sectionals on Saturday. Aprille Froelich finished 62nd, Courtney Olson 74th, Jessica Schnaiter 93rd, Erin Blackburn 97th, Rebecca Vaessen 126th, Anna Schulz 144th, and Katie O’Rorke 151st. Luke Delong finished 60th and Nathan Stevens 69th. 
 
The flag corps will not have rehearsal this week. 
 
Yearbook staff: We will have a yearbook work night after school on Tuesday, Oct. 31. Please let Ms. Yeske know if you are coming. 
 
The Fall Athletic Banquet is Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 6:30 p.m. You need to bring a meat dish, dish to pass and your own table service. 
 
Attention Juniors and Seniors: If you took the ASVAB test, please stop in the guidance office and make an appointment with Mr. Sauter to review your results. 
 
Attention Seniors: Applications are now available for the Burger King Scholarship Award. This scholarship is open to students who work a minimum of 15 hours per week, have a 2.5 GPA or better, and who can demonstrate a financial need. The award is for $1,000 and the deadline is 12/01/06. 
 
Attention Juniors and Seniors: Several colleges have already set up their fall visit dates to Amboy. Those that have are: 
Millikin University – Nov. 1 at 8:20 a.m. 
Illinois State University – Nov. 7 at 2:00 p.m. 
Blackburn College – Nov. 8 at 8:30 a.m. 
Iowa Wesleyan – Nov. 8 at 10:00 a.m. 
Augustana College – Nov. 8 at 2:00 p.m. 
University of Wisconsin/Platteville – Nov. 15 at 9:00 a.m. 
Ashford University – Nov. 15 at 1:00 p.m. 
Sign up in the guidance office if you wish to attend any of these presentations and listen to the announcements for additional school listings. You can also check which schools are coming, and when, on the guidance board just outside the main office. 
 
The library is reserved: 
Blocks B5 and B7 on Monday, October 30 for physical science. 
Blocks A1, A2, and A3 on Tuesday, October 31 for English I 
Blocks B5 and B6 on Wednesday, November 1 for English I 
Block B7 on Wednesday, November 1 for Co-op. 
 
The lab will be open during first resource this week. 
 
The library will be open during second resource this week.  
 
You must get a pass from Mrs. Dunn by 8:20 in order to come to the library during resource 
 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 10/23/06 
MONDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Grilled cheese & soup, chicken patty 
Tuesday – Pork chops, chicken fried steak 
Wednesday – Breaded chicken, breaded beef patty 
Thursday – Pizza, Italian sausage 
Friday – Chicken noodle soup, breaded pork steak 
 
The Girls Cross Country team finished in 5th place at Regionals (qualified for Sectionals) over the weekend. Aprille Froelich was Amboy’s top finisher at 14th; Courtney Olson, 16th; Jessica Schnaiter, 21st; Erin Blackburn, 32nd; Anna Schulz, 39th; Katie O’Rorke, 47th; and Rebecca Vaessen, 49th. Three boys qualified for Sectionals Luke DeLong, 21st; Nate Stevens, 24th; and Wayland Froelich, 33rd. Travis Full finished 46th. 
 
Picture retakes are in and can be picked up in the office. 
 
The freshmen volleyball team needs to meet in the gym during 1st resource today. 
 
FFA members going to National Convention will meet the first 5 minutes of 1st resource today in the Ag room. 
 
Dance team will meet tonight from 6:30-8:00 p.m. 
 
The flag corps will rehearse tomorrow morning, Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 a.m. in the auditorium. 
 
Band, chorus, and flag corps members should make arrangements to have their cookie dough order picked up immediately after school this Wednesday, Oct. 25 in the auditorium. 
 
Attention Seniors: Information is now available in the guidance office for the Wal-Mart Scholarship. This is a $1,000 scholarship and the deadline for application is 1-12-07. This is a national competition, but last year we had two students win these scholarships. It is worth going after this one. 
 
Attention Seniors: There are two new scholarship opportunities in the guidance office. The American Society of Civil Engineers Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship for students planning to major in civil engineering. The deadline is April 1, 2007. 
 
The Lincolnland Legends Scholarship is an essay competition open to all students planning to attend college. The deadline is Dec. 1, 2006 and the amount is $2,500. 
 
Attention Seniors: Application information is now available in the guidance office for two new scholarships. The first of these is the Coca Cola Scholarship. This is a national scholarship and the minimum award is $10,000. The deadline is 10/31/06. An Amboy student has previously won one of these awards. 
 
The second scholarship is the Prudential Spirit of the Community Award. This is also a national competition. The deadline for this application is also 10/31/06 and the maximum award is $6,000.00. Please see the guidance office if you have any questions about either of these scholarships. 
 
Seniors with critical financial need for college tuition may apply for the Horatio Alger scholarship. The deadline is Oct. 30, 2006, and the awards can vary from $1,000 to $20,000. A minimum 2.0 GPA is required to be eligible. See the guidance office for further information. 
 
Attention Juniors and Seniors: Several colleges have already set up their fall visit dates to Amboy. Those that have are: 
University of IL - Springfield – Oct. 26 at 1:30 p.m. 
Millikin University – Nov. 1 at 8:20 a.m. 
Illinois State University – Nov. 7 at 2:00 p.m. 
Blackburn College – Nov. 8 at 8:30 a.m. 
Iowa Wesleyan – Nov. 8 at 10:00 a.m. 
Augustana College – Nov. 8 at 2:00 p.m. 
University of Wisconsin/Platteville – Nov. 15 at 9:00 a.m. 
Ashford University – Nov. 15 at 1:00 p.m. 
Sign up in the guidance office if you wish to attend any of these presentations and listen to the announcements for additional school listings. You can also check which schools are coming, and when, on the guidance board just outside the main office. 
 
The library is reserved: 
Blocks A1 and A4 on Monday, October 23 for English III 
Block B6 on Tuesday, October 24 for English III 
Blocks B5 and B7 on Tuesday, October 24 for Health 
Blocks A1, A2, and A3 on Wednesday, October 25 for English I 
Blocks B5 and B6 on Thursday, October 26 for English I 
Block B7 on Thursday, October 26 for English III 
Block A1 on Friday, October 27 for Mrs. Lyons’ English III 
Block A3 on Friday, October 27 for Mrs. Lyons’ Reading 
 
The lab will be open during second resource this week. 
 
The library will be open during first resource this week.  
 
You must get a pass from Mrs. Dunn by 8:20 in order to come to the library during resource 
 
Please read: 
 
The library will be closed both resources and Block B7 on Thursday, October 26. Mrs. Dunn will be in a meeting. 
 
 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 10/16/06 
MONDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Chicken patty, corn dog 
Tuesday – Chic-N-O’s, BLT wrap 
Wednesday – Pork & gravy, ham & cheese 
Thursday – Pizza, fish melt 
Friday – Sloppy Joes, pork chops 
 
Yearbook Staff: A big THANK YOU to all who helped work concessions for Friday’s game. A software training night is scheduled for Wednesday after school. Please let Ms. Yeske know on Tuesday if you will be attending. 
 
The varsity volleyball team finished 3rd in Division II in the Durand Invite on Saturday. Ebony Harrison and Lauren Liebing were named to the All-Tournament Team. 
 
There will a sophomore class meeting today during 1st resource in the auditorium. 
 
Attention Seniors and Juniors who are considering attending Sauk Valley College: There will be a field trip to “Discover Sauk Valley” on Oct. 20. In order to participate, you MUST sign up in the guidance office today. See Mr. Sauter if you have any questions regarding this trip. 
 
The following students need to see Mrs. Gelander about book book reviews before 2nd resource today: Kayla Zimmerlein, Josh Jacobs, Jaimi Machen, Tanner Mares, Matt Shoemaker, Paul Spears, Adam Becker, Andy Bender, Tyler Dickey, Paige Ellis, Nick Sampson, Rachael Schafer, Covey Wooden, Trent Full, Katie Grimes, and Bobby Senn. 
 
There will be no Academic Team practice during resource today. The Academic Team bus will leave at 3:45 today for Erie. 
 
Dance team – you will not have practice tonight. The next practice will be Wednesday from 6-8:30 p.m. Please note change in time. 
 
The flag corps will practice tomorrow morning at 7:30 a.m. in the auditorium. 
 
There will be a boys basketball meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 17, right after school at 1:35 p.m. in the gym. The meeting will last only 10-15 minutes. 
 
NHS officers, please meet with Mrs. Linder at 7:30 a.m. in Room 205 on Tuesday, Oct. 17, to organize NHS meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 18. 
 
All NHS members, please meet at 7:30 a.m. in Room 205 on Wednesday, Oct. 18. Attendance will be taken. 
 
There will be a Key Club meeting Thursday, Oct. 19 during 2nd resource to discuss the canned goods drive. 
 
Attention students who signed up for the National Merit Scholarship qualifying test or the PSAT test: You must have your $12 turned in to Mr. Sauter no later than 8:00 a.m. on Oct. 18. You will not be permitted to test if you don’t. 
 
All seniors need to bring their completed graduation order form and deposit to school on Friday, Oct. 20 from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. This is the only day that orders can be turned in at school. Please have your name and address and your height and weight filled in on your order form for your cap & gown. 
 
Attention Seniors: Information is now available in the guidance office for the Wal-Mart Scholarship. This is a $1,000 scholarship and the deadline for application is 1-12-07. This is a national competition, but last year we had two students win these scholarships. It is worth going after this one. 
 
Attention Seniors: There are two new scholarship opportunities in the guidance office. The American Society of Civil Engineers Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship for students planning to major in civil engineering. The deadline is April 1, 2007. 
 
The Lincolnland Legends Scholarship is an essay competition open to all students planning to attend college. The deadline is Dec. 1, 2006 and the amount is $2,500. 
 
Attention Seniors: Application information is now available in the guidance office for two new scholarships. The first of these is the Coca Cola Scholarship. This is a national scholarship and the minimum award is $10,000. The deadline is 10/31/06. An Amboy student has previously won one of these awards. 
 
The second scholarship is the Prudential Spirit of the Community Award. This is also a national competition. The deadline for this application is also 10/31/06 and the maximum award is $6,000.00. Please see the guidance office if you have any questions about either of these scholarships. 
 
Seniors with critical financial need for college tuition may apply for the Horatio Alger scholarship. The deadline is Oct. 30, 2006, and the awards can vary from $1,000 to $20,000. A minimum 2.0 GPA is required to be eligible. See the guidance office for further information. 
 
Attention Juniors and Seniors: Several colleges have already set up their fall visit dates to Amboy. Those that have are: 
Sauk Valley College – Oct. 16 at 8:30 a.m. 
Western Illinois – Oct. 17 at 9:00 a.m. 
University of IL - Springfield – Oct. 26 at 1:30 p.m. 
Millikin University – Nov. 1 at 8:20 a.m. 
Illinois State University – Nov. 7 at 2:00 p.m. 
Blackburn College – Nov. 8 at 8:30 a.m. 
Iowa Wesleyan – Nov. 8 at 10:00 a.m. 
Augustana College – Nov. 8 at 2:00 p.m. 
University of Wisconsin/Platteville – Nov. 15 at 9:00 a.m. 
Sign up in the guidance office if you wish to attend any of these presentations and listen to the announcements for additional school listings. You can also check which schools are coming, and when, on the guidance board just outside the main office. 
 
 
The library is reserved: 
Blocks B5 and B6 on Monday, October 16 for English I 
Blocks A1, A2 and A3 on Tuesday, October 17 for English I 
Blocks B5 and B6 on Wednesday, October 18 for English I 
Blocks B5 and B7 on Friday, October 20 for Health  
 
The lab will be open during first resource this week. 
 
The library will be open during second resource this week.  
 
You must get a pass from Mrs. Dunn by 8:20 in order to come to the library during resource 
 
Please read: 
The library will be closed both resources and Block A3 on Thursday, October 19. Mrs. Dunn will be in a meeting. 
 
 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 10/2/06 
MONDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Burgers or brat 
Tuesday – Chicken patty, BLT wrap 
Wednesday – Chicken & noodles, chicken fried steak 
Thursday – Chalupa boat, corn dog 
Friday – No school 
 
Dance team will practice tonight from 6-8:30 p.m. You are to report uptown at 5:45 to clean off the window painting and then we will return to the school for practice. 
 
The flag corps will practice tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 7:30 a.m. in the auditorium. 
 
Attention sophomores: If you are interested in being this year’s representative to the HOBY conference, please see Mr. Sauter for an application. Applications are due by Oct. 15. 
 
Attention Seniors and Juniors who are considering attending Sauk Valley College: There will be a field trip to “Discover Sauk Valley” on Oct. 20. In order to participate, you MUST sign up in the guidance office by Oct. 16. See Mr. Sauter if you have any questions regarding this trip. 
 
Attention Seniors: Application information is now available in the guidance office for two new scholarships. The first of these is the Coca Cola Scholarship. This is a national scholarship and the minimum award is $10,000. The deadline is 10/31/06. An Amboy student has previously won one of these awards. 
 
The second scholarship is the Prudential Spirit of the Community Award. This is also a national competition. The deadline for this application is also 10/31/06 and the maximum award is $6,000.00. Please see the guidance office if you have any questions about either of these scholarships. 
 
Seniors with critical financial need for college tuition may apply for the Horatio Alger scholarship. The deadline is Oct. 30, 2006, and the awards can vary from $1,000 to $20,000. A minimum 2.0 GPA is required to be eligible. See the guidance office for further information. 
 
Attention Juniors and Seniors: Several colleges have already set up their fall visit dates to Amboy. Those that have are: 
Monmouth College – Oct. 2 at 1:45 p.m. 
Southern Illinois University – Oct. 12 at 10:30 a.m. 
North Central College – Oct. 12 at 1:00 p.m. 
Sauk Valley College – Oct. 16 at 8:30 a.m. 
Western Illinois – Oct. 17 at 9:00 a.m. 
University of IL - Springfield – Oct. 26 at 1:30 p.m. 
Blackburn College – Nov. 8 at 8:30 a.m. 
Augustana College – Nov. 8 at 2:00 p.m. 
Sign up in the guidance office if you wish to attend any of these presentations and listen to the announcements for additional school listings. You can also check which schools are coming, and when, on the guidance board just outside the main office. 
 
The library is reserved: 
Blocks B5 and B6 on Monday, October 2 for English I 
Block B7 on Monday, October 2 for Biology II 
Blocks A1, A2, and A3 on Tuesday, October 3 for English I 
Block A4 at 3:00 on Tuesday, October 3 for Mr. Sauter 
Block B5 on Wednesday, October 4 for American History with Mrs. Lyons 
Block B6 on Wednesday, October 4 for English III 
Block B7 on Wednesday, October 4 for Biology II 
Blocks A1 and A4 on Thursday, October 5 for English III 
Block A3 on Thursday, October 5 for Reading with Mrs. Lyons 
 
The lab will be open during first resource this week. 
 
The library will be open during second resource this week.  
 
You must get a pass from Mrs. Dunn by 8:20 in order to come to the library during resource 
 
 
 
 
 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 9/25/06 
MONDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Mac & cheese w/ smokie links, corn dog 
Tuesday – Tacos, chicken fried steak 
Wednesday – Pork & gravy, BLT wrap 
Thursday – Pizza, fish 
Friday – Football nuggets, sloppy joes 
 
Results from the Cross Country invitational over the weekend are as follows: Boys F/S 3 mile: Luke DeLong, 3rd: Travis Full 20th; Sage Arellano, 24th. Girls varsity 3-mile: Aprille Froelich, 14th; Jessica Schnaiter, 16th; Courtney Olson, 20th; Erin Blackburn, 29th; Anna Schulz, 37th; Katie O’Rorke, 38th; Rebecca Vaessen, 45th. Boys varsity 3-mile: Wayland Froelich, 21st; and Nate Stevens, 22nd. 
 
The skit sign-up sheet is now in the office. Any class, club, or sports team can sign up, but it must be the captain or an officer. You must sign-up by today. 
 
Attention students who are planning to participate in the Big Brother/Big Sister program: The deadline for returning your application material is today. Materials should be given to Mr. Sauter. 
 
All Key Club students doing “Character Reading” at Central School are to see Mr. Johnson today or tomorrow. 
 
Dance team will practice tonight from 6:30-8:30. Please note time change and be prepared to be outside. 
 
The Flag Corps will practice on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 7:30 a.m. Please be prepared to go outside. 
 
Attention sophomores: The Plan Test will be given this coming Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 8:20. You should report directly to the auditorium, at the 1st bell, with your #2 pencils and calculator. 
 
Band and chorus members are reminded to bring coolers for the concession stand. 
 
A reminder to girls interested in the Healthy Relationships group: You must sign-up in the guidance office in order to participate. If there is not sufficient interest in the program this year, it will be discontinued. 
 
Homecoming dress-up days for next week are as follows: 
Monday: Class Color Day (Freshmen – pink; Sophomores – purple; Juniors – orange; Seniors – blue) 
Tuesday: Toga Day (appropriate dress code must be worn under toga) 
Wednesday: Rock Star Day 
Thursday: Decade Day (Freshmen - 50’s; Sophomores – 60’s; Juniors – 70’s; Seniors – 80’s) 
Friday: Red, White, and Black Day 
 
Attention Seniors: Application information is now available in the guidance office for two new scholarships. The first of these is the Coca Cola Scholarship. This is a national scholarship and the minimum award is $10,000. The deadline is 10/31/06. An Amboy student has previously won one of these awards. 
 
The second scholarship is the Prudential Spirit of the Community Award. This is also a national competition. The deadline for this application is also 10/31/06 and the maximum award is $6,000.00. Please see the guidance office if you have any questions about either of these scholarships. 
 
Seniors with critical financial need for college tuition may apply for the Horatio Alger scholarship. The deadline is Oct. 30, 2006, and the awards can vary from $1,000 to $20,000. A minimum 2.0 GPA is required to be eligible. See the guidance office for further information. 
 
Attention Juniors and Seniors: Several colleges have already set up their fall visit dates to Amboy. Those that have are: 
Eureka College – Sept. 25 at 10:00 a.m. 
Aurora University – Sept. 26 at 1:00 p.m. 
Illinois Wesleyan University – Sept. 27 at 8:30 a.m. 
Educators of Beauty – Sept. 29 at 8:30 a.m. 
Monmouth College – Oct. 2 at 1:45 p.m. 
Southern Illinois University – Oct. 12 at 10:30 a.m. 
North Central College – Oct. 12 at 1:00 p.m. 
Sauk Valley College – Oct. 16 at 8:30 a.m. 
Western Illinois – Oct. 17 at 9:00 a.m. 
University of IL - Springfield – Oct. 26 at 1:30 p.m. 
Blackburn College – Nov. 8 at 8:30 a.m. 
Augustana College – Nov. 8 at 2:00 p.m. 
Sign up in the guidance office if you wish to attend any of these presentations and listen to the announcements for additional school listings. You can also check which schools are coming, and when, on the guidance board just outside the main office. 
 
The library is reserved: 
Block B5 on Tuesday, September 26 for Spanish III 
Block B7 on Thursday, September 28 for English III 
 
The lab will be open during second resource this week. 
 
The library will be open during first resource this week.  
 
You must get a pass from Mrs. Dunn by 8:20 in order to come to the library during resource 
 
Please read: 
 
The library will be closed on Monday, September 25 Blocks A1 and A2 as they will be working on the vents in the library. 
 
The library will be closed both resources and Block A4 on Friday, September 29. Mrs. Dunn has a meeting outside the building. 
 
 
 
 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 9/18/06 
MONDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Hot dog, potato bar 
Tuesday – Meatballs, breaded beef patty 
Wednesday – Creamed chicken, BLT wrap 
Thursday – Pizza, fish 
Friday – Deli turkey, Manwich 
 
The sophomore volleyball team won 2nd place in the Oregon Tournament on Saturday. They went 3-1 on the day beating Christian Life, Milledgeville and Durand. The Lady Clippers lost the championship game to Oregon. Great job, girls! 
 
The results from the Bureau Valley Cross Country Invitational are as follows: Girls varsity ended in 10th place with Jessica Schnaiter finishing 36th; Courtney Olson, 49th; Aprille Froelich, 69th; Erin Blackburn, 87th; Rebecca Vaessen, 89th; Anna Schulz, 104th:Katie O’Rorke, 122nd; Open - Rachel Jones, 54th. F/S boys – Travis Full, 44th and Sage Arellano, 71st. Varsity boys – Nate Stevens, 80th and Wayland Froelich, 87th. 
 
Would the following see Mrs. Gelander before lunch today: Andy Bulfer, Josh Jacobs, Kelsey Leffelman, Paige Lovgren, Tanner Mares, Katie O’Rorke, Matt Shoemaker, Paul Spears, Nathan Stevens, and Anthony Wells. 
 
Attention Whiteside seniors: There will be a mandatory meeting in the auditorium at 3:00 today (or whenever you return from Whiteside, whichever is earliest). This meeting should only last 20 minutes. 
 
Reminder – Dance team will practice from 6:00-8:30 p.m. today. 
 
Attention Juniors: If you are interested in ordering a shirt for Class Color Day, please talk to Jessica Schnaiter and get your money in today. Please make checks out to Amboy High School. If you still don’t have your class dues paid, you can bring in all $17.00 at once. 
 
The flag corps will practice Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 7:30 a.m. in the auditorium. 
 
Tuesday, Sept. 19, during 1st resource, anyone interested in participating on stage as part of the freshman skit should report to the auditorium. Roll will be taken and given to your resource teacher. We will be there for all of resource. 
 
Freshmen, remember to get your white t-shirt and $3.00 to Rebecca Vaessen by Tuesday morning, Sept. 19, at the lastest. 
 
Attention Female Students: Again this year will be offering the Healthy Relationship programs to any interested young ladies. This program is run by counselors from the YWCA and meets each Wednesday. The purpose of the program is to provide you and opportunity to discuss any relationship issues you may have an help you find ideas for dealing with those issues. The program will begin Oct. 11th , and you must sign up in the guidance office in order to participate. 
 
If you intend to be on the Academic Team this year, come to the organizational meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 20 in Mrs. Carlson’s room (202) during 1st resource. See you there! 
 
Any Key Club member wishing to be involved with “Character Reading” at Central school, please see Mr. Johnson. 
 
Key Club dues must be given to Mr. Johnson by Thursday, Sept. 21. 
 
Attention softball players: Eastern Illinois University is hosting pitchers and players clinics in October. Flyers can be found in the girls’ locker room. See Mrs. Eller if you have any questions. 
 
The yearbook staff wants you and your input! We need students that enjoy photography, graphic design, enjoy attending school events, want to learn how to publish a book about Amboy High’s history, and have fun with your friends. If this appeals to you and you want a say in how the yearbook looks, please stop in to Ms. Yeske’s room #209 and sign-up this week. 
 
If your organization wants to paint a window for homecoming, you can sign-up in the office now. 
 
Art Club begins on Monday, Sept. 25. See Mrs. Cleary for permission forms. 
 
A reminder to all students interested in the fall credit recovery program that applications are now available in the guidance office. The program will begin on Thursday, Sept. 21 at 3:30 and all application materials must be turned in prior to beginning the course work. 
 
Attention Seniors: Application information is now available in the guidance office for two new scholarships. The first of these is the Coca Cola Scholarship. This is a national scholarship and the minimum award is $10,000. The deadline is 10/31/06. An Amboy student has previously won one of these awards. 
 
The second scholarship is the Prudential Spirit of the Community Award. This is also a national competition. The deadline for this application is also 10/31/06 and the maximum award is $6,000.00. Please see the guidance office if you have any questions about either of these scholarships. 
 
Any junior or senior student council representative or class officer who plans to take government courses in college should see Mr. Sauter for information regarding the United States Senate Youth Program. Students selected for this program will spend a week in Washington and may also be eligible for a scholarship. Applications for the program must be completed by Oct. 4, 2006. 
 
Seniors with critical financial need for college tuition may apply for the Horatio Alger scholarship. The deadline is Oct. 30, 2006, and the awards can vary from $1,000 to $20,000. A minimum 2.0 GPA is required to be eligible. See the guidance office for further information. 
 
Attention Juniors and Seniors: Several colleges have already set up their fall visit dates to Amboy. Those that have are: 
Northern Illinois – Sept. 22 at 9:00 a.m. 
Eureka College – Sept. 25 at 10:00 a.m. 
Aurora University – Sept. 26 at 1:00 p.m. 
Monmouth College – Oct. 2 at 1:45 p.m. 
North Central College – Oct. 12 at 1:00 p.m. 
Western Illinois – Oct. 17 at 9:00 a.m. 
University of IL - Springfield – Oct. 26 at 1:30 p.m. 
Blackburn College – Nov. 8 at 8:30 a.m. 
Augustana College – Nov. 8 at 2:00 p.m. 
Sign up in the guidance office if you wish to attend any of these presentations and listen to the announcements for additional school listings. You can also check which schools are coming, and when, on the guidance board just outside the main office. 
 
The library is reserved: 
Block B7 on Monday, September 18 for Speech 
Blocks B5 and B6 on Wednesday, September 20 for English I 
Blocks A1, A2, and A3 on Wednesday September 21 for English I 
Block B5 on Friday, September 22 for Spanish III 
 
The lab will be open during first resource this week. 
 
The library will be open during second resource this week.  
 
You must get a pass from Mrs. Dunn by 8:20 in order to come to the library during resource 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 9/11/06 
MONDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Hamburger, brats 
Tuesday – Spaghetti, pork chop 
Wednesday – Ham, breaded beef patty 
Thursday – Pizza, BBQ 
Friday – Nachos grande, corn dog 
 
The freshman float committee will meet in Mr. Jones’ room (208) today during 1st resource. The freshman resource teachers have the committee member list. 
 
Freshman skit committee will meet in Mrs. Gelander’s room (214) today during 1st resource. The resource teachers have the committee member lists. 
 
Freshman window committee will meet in Mrs. Linder’s room (205) today during 1st resource. See Mrs. Linder is you need pass. 
 
Courtney Olson and Kaylie Jones, please see Mrs. Gelander before resource today. 
 
The flag corps will practice tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 a.m. Please be prepared to go outside. 
 
Band, chorus, and flag corps members should turn in their cookie dough orders and money to Mrs. Mekeel tomorrow!! 
 
The volleyball concessions will be selling Subway sandwiches at all home volleyball games. 
 
FFA t-shirts have arrived. They are $6.00. See Mr. Streit. 
 
FFA members interested in attending national convention, please see Mr. Streit. 
 
Any sophomore, junior or senior student interested in participating in the Big Brother/Big Sister program this year should plan to attend an informational meeting on Thursday, Sept. 14 in the auditorium, during 2nd resource. If you have any questions about this program, please see Mr. Sauter. 
 
If your organization wants to paint a window for homecoming, you can sign-up in the office now. 
 
Any class or organization that would like to put a float in this year’s homecoming parade may sign-up in the office. The deadline for signing up is Sept. 15. 
 
Art Club begins on Monday, Sept. 25. See Mrs. Cleary for permission forms. 
 
A reminder to all students interested in the fall credit recovery program that applications are now available in the guidance office. The program will begin on Thursday, Sept. 21 at 3:30 and all application materials must be turned in prior to beginning the course work. 
 
Attention Seniors: Application information is now available in the guidance office for two new scholarships. The first of these is the Coca Cola Scholarship. This is a national scholarship and the minimum award is $10,000. The deadline is 10/31/06. An Amboy student has previously won one of these awards. 
 
The second scholarship is the Prudential Spirit of the Community Award. This is also a national competition. The deadline for this application is also 10/31/06 and the maximum award is $6,000.00. Please see the guidance office if you have any questions about either of these scholarships. 
 
Any junior or senior student council representative or class officer who plans to take government courses in college should see Mr. Sauter for information regarding the United States Senate Youth Program. Students selected for this program will spend a week in Washington and may also be eligible for a scholarship. Applications for the program must be completed by Oct. 4, 2006. 
 
Seniors with critical financial need for college tuition may apply for the Horatio Alger scholarship. The deadline is Oct. 30, 2006, and the awards can vary from $1,000 to $20,000. A minimum 2.0 GPA is required to be eligible. See the guidance office for further information. 
 
Attention Juniors and Seniors: Several colleges have already set up their fall visit dates to Amboy. Those that have are: 
Northern Illinois – Sept. 22 at 9:00 a.m. 
Eureka College – Sept. 25 at 10:00 a.m. 
Aurora University – Sept. 26 at 1:00 p.m. 
Monmouth College – Oct. 2 at 1:45 p.m. 
North Central College – Oct. 12 at 1:00 p.m. 
Western Illinois – Oct. 17 at 9:00 a.m. 
University of IL - Springfield – Oct. 26 at 1:30 p.m. 
Blackburn College – Nov. 8 at 8:30 a.m. 
Augustana College – Nov. 8 at 2:00 p.m. 
Sign up in the guidance office if you wish to attend any of these presentations and listen to the announcements for additional school listings. You can also check which schools are coming, and when, on the guidance board just outside the main office. 
 
The library is reserved: 
Blocks A1 and A4 on Monday, September 11 for English III 
Block B5 on Tuesday, September 12 for English I 
Blocks B6 and B7 on Tuesday, September 12 for English III 
Blocks A1, A2, and A3 on Wednesday, September 13 for English II 
 
 
The lab will be open during second resource this week. 
 
The library will be open during first resource this week. You must get a pass from Mrs. Dunn by 8:20 in order to come to the library during resource 
 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 5/22/06 
MONDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Chicken nuggets, corn dog 
Tuesday – Ham & cheese, chicken fried steak 
Wednesday – Chicken patty, BBQ 
Thursday – Hot dog, Italian pork 
Friday – Cold cuts 
 
There will be no more lunch charges. 
 
Today is Brazil Day in honor of Diogo. Treats will be served during first lunch today as a way to thank all of the AHS students and staff for making his experience one he will never forget. 
 
The sophomore class will have an important meeting in the auditorium today during 1st resource. 
 
There will be a meeting for all Flag Corps members today after school in the auditorium at 3:30 p.m. 
 
The Spring Sports Athletic Banquet is tonight starting at 6:30 p.m. in the gym. Please bring a meat dish, dish to pass and your own table service. See your coach or Mr. McCracken in any questions. 
 
Students who owe money on their lunch card need to get that paid off before the end of the school year. Seniors, you need to have yours paid off by May 22. 
 
All Softball Players: Your cookie dough orders will be delivered on Tuesday, May 23, at the end of the day. Please make arrangements to get your frozen dough home or delivered immediately. See Mrs. Eller is you have questions. 
 
Invitations to Honors Night held on Tuesday, May 23 have been sent in the mail. If you received an invitation that means you will be receiving an award. If you did not receive an invitation and feel you should have, please check in the office. 
 
The Amboy High School track will be closed to the public starting the week of May 30, 2006 for track resurfacing. It is expected to take less than 1 week, weather permitting. If the gates are unlocked, it will be o.k. to walk on once again. Thank you for your patience during this time. 
 
All athletes who lettered in a varsity sport during the school year needs to come to the office and vote for the Amboy News Award Best Male and Female Athlete of the Year. 
 
Our foreign exchange students will soon be heading to their homelands. Be sure to let them know how much you have enjoyed having them in our school. Tuesday has been declared Taiwan and Romania Day, wear red, white and blue to honor Julie Wu or blue, green and red to honor Sevim or be adventurous and wear them all. 
 
Any Key Club members who are interested in helping set up at the Dixon Country Concert this summer need to sign up in Mr. Johnson’s office. 
 
Seniors attending college in the fall – remember to fill out a transcript request to have your final transcript sent to your college over the summer. Please do this before your last day. 
 
Attention Seniors: If you need additional graduation announcements, we have extras in the office. Stop in if you need some. 
 
Attention Seniors: Graduation practice will be held in the gymnasium on Friday, May 26 at 1:30. Seniors, you need to be in attendance. 
 
KSB is providing sports physicals for Amboy athletes on June 1 at 4:00-6:45 p.m. at Town Square Center (2nd Street entrance) in Dixon. The cost is $15.00 and 100% of the fees collected will be donated back to the school. Pick up the information in the office. 
 
The computer lab is closed.  
 
The library is closed. Please return all books to the library. 

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