SOPHOMORES
All sophomores are eligible to apply for the HOBY Leadership Seminar to be held at St. Michael's College in May. HOBY's purpose is to bring together a select group of sophomores who have demonstrated leadership ability. These students will have the opportunity to interact with groups of distinguished local, regional and internationally known leaders in business government, education and the professions to discuss present and future issues. Applications are in the school and college counseling office (see Mrs. Welsh) and MUST be returned by December 1st.
ALL STUDENTS
BLAMO's weekly meeting will be Wednesday right after school in Mr. Muench's room. Come down and advocate for mega outstandingness!
-The Collaborative is having its annual Coalition Training at its office on Richville Rd Tuesday the 18th from 4-7pm. Parents, teachers, and students are invited to come to the training and offer their input on how The Collaborative should direct its efforts in the community. Come give The Collaborative your ideas and help The Collaborative help you!
College Visits for this week (11/17)
Tuesday, November 18
11:30 New Hampshire Institute of Art
Friday, November 21
11:30, Lasalle College
Wednesday, November 19th the library will be open from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. Please plan accordingly. Thank you.
A local non-profit organization is starting an Outing Club for high school students. This club will be able to go on day trips in the surrounding area depending on the choice of each student. Trips could include skiing, rock climbing, going to Boston. Longer, more-intensive trips that challenge the leadership and problem solving ability of participants will be planned also. These trips could be backpacking, rock climbing in New Mexico, scuba diving or sailing in the Florida Keys, skiing in the Rockies or any other number of activities students plan. All planning will be done by students with adult advisors only making suggestions. Be the trip leader, bring in experts who will guide you in route and gear selection and enjoy being with your friends! Interested? Contact Lani Lovisa in the service learning office.
Burr and Burton Dancers Want Your Old Cell Phones
Burr and Burton Dance team members are sponsoring a cell phone fund-raising drive from November 10 – 25. Not only will you be helping the Dance Team raise money toward their trip, by recycling your used cell phone you are also taking a stand against environmental degradation by keeping the toxic chemicals in cell phones out of landfills. Old cell phones can be donated in the collection boxes at Stewart's, the Northshire Bookstore, and Wireless for Less.
The Burr and Burton Varsity Dance team has been invited to compete in the National Dance Team Championship in Orlando, Florida, at the end of January where the team will compete in the Hip Hop and Pom divisions and all funds raised will help defray their travel expenses.
If you would like more information about this event, or if you are interested in making a donation, contact coach Barb Miceli by phone 549-8190 or e-mail bmiceli@burrburton.org.
Burr and Burton Presents "The Diviners" November 19-22
The Burr and Burton Academy Performing Arts Department will present "The Diviners" Wednesday through Saturday, November 19-22, at 6:30 pm in the school's Riley Center for the Arts.
This powerful play, written by Jim Leonard, Jr., tells the fable-like story of a disturbed yet gifted boy and his unlikely friendship with a disenchanted ex-preacher who has wandered into town. Marvelously theatrical, funny, earthy and touching, the play is set in rural southern Indiana during the Great Depression and affectionately examines the people of the American heartland whose need for a real preacher pushes the community toward inadvertent violence. It is the story of what happens when people's best intentions tragically collide.
Tickets are $6 for Burr and Burton faculty, staff and students and $10 for the community. For 24-hour ticket information call 549-8144. Tickets may be ordered online at http://bba.ticketjunior.com. The box office will be open one hour prior to all shows.
Reminder-Junior Varsity girls basketball try-outs will be on Monday, the 17th, at 4:15 p.m.
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Bromley Mountain is looking for ski/snowboard instructors. Information packets are available in Mr. Napolitano's Office or the Guidance Office.
ALL STUDENTS ENROLLED IN FIELD STUDY FOR THE SPRING SEMESTER: Applications are due to Mr. Napolitano by Friday, November 21st. Application forms are available in the Guidance Office or see Mr. Napolitano. No application means no Field Study.