infoflow wednesday, december 22, 2010

Good Morning Blazers and welcome to InfoFlow. Today is Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010. Before we get to the announcements, please stand for the pledge. I pledge allegianceTo the flagof the United States of Americaand to the republicfor which it standsOne nation, Under God, IndivisibleWith liberty and justice for all. SGA (through 12/23)Hey Blazers, do you want to organize hipster events for the school like Homecoming? Do you want to be the person behind the pep rallies? Do you enjoy student and community outreach and feel like you are a strong leader amongst your peers? If so you should join the SGA! Applications are now available in room 161. Pick one up in the SGA Office room 161 during 5 or 6 lunch and return it by Wednesday, December 23rd. See you then! Silver Chip’s Spanish PageDo you enjoy writing in Spanish? Are you able to write it well? If you have the potential, then wait no longer and submit an article to silverchips-en-espanol@hotmail.com !! The article chosen will then receive a spot on Silver Chip's Spanish page – La Esquina Latina. Write about violence against women in Latin America. The article needs to include your sources, and should be directed to high school readers. Submissions will be accepted from December 1st to December 17th. If you need more information contact: Mrs. Gonzalez room 170 or email us at silverchips-en-espanol@hotmail.comAttendance (through 12/26)It is never too late to turn in a free and reduced lunch application. Pick up an application at the attendance office. Completed forms should be turned in to the attendance office. CASA (through 12/23)Want to make someone's holidays a little warmer? Have any used or unwantedwinter clothes? If so, bring them into room 147. Scarves, hats, gloves,mittens, coats, jackets, sweaters, you name it. Donations will gotowards the less unfortunate at CASA de Maryland this winter. If youhave any questions, contact Arpan Ghosh at pclinuxmac@live.comWe gladly accept all donations!BROAD PrizeThe BROAD Prize Scholarship Program is a scholarship awarding up to $20,000 dollars to recipients. For eligibility and more information, please see Ms. West in the Career Center. Career CenterBlazers, don’t forget! The Montgomery Scholars fall 2011 application deadline is Friday, January 14, 2011. for more information, please see Ms. West in the Career Center. Hockey (through 12/22)Congratulations to the Blair Ice Hockey Club on their 10-3 win over Poolesville with an impressive showing on the ice by Blair sophomore, Rudy Carson, with 7 (yes, 7 goals) on the night! Go Blazers Hockey!W.O.DThe word of the day is VERITABLE(adj) - being in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary; often used to stress the aptness of a metaphorDYKMen are 6 times more likely to be struck by lightning than women!