Morning Announcements - St. Thomas High School

Morning Announcements
Tuesday, February 10th, 2015
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GENERAL
The Yearbook Committee has come up with a
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our MONTH OF LUNCHES
campaign. The theme for this year is LEAVE
YOUR MARK. The St. Thomas student who
raises the most money for the lunch program
in Haiti will have his or her hand print placed
on the front cover of this year
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yearbook! Now THAT's a way to leave your
mark! Thanks to Ms. Fabes and
Her Yearbook Committee for
this great idea.
Attention to all Variety Show acts! There is
a meeting
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11th in Mr. Katz’s room at recess. Make sure
to be there or be square!
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Attention New York Trip students: There is
a list of students posted at the front office
who should see Mr. Allali ASAP.
Did you know that most homeless people are
men and that the number of homeless
women is on the rise? We are still collecting
new men’s socks and underwear to donate
to the Welcome Hall Mission
Mission. Your donation
of these items would be greatly appreciated
and can be dropped off in the OASIS until
February 13th.
There will be a Free the Children meeting at
12:05 in room 187 today,
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Please be on time!
It's that time again, St. Thomas. Our 3rd
dance of the year, Fright Knight, will be
taking place this Friday....Friday the 13th
to be exact! Come jjoin us for a night
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of fun,,
and some Valentine's Day love...but
beware of the goblins and ghouls! Tickets
will be on sale all of this week in the
cafeteria during both junior and senior
lunch.... Can't wait to see you all there!
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Wednesday,
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Thomas’’
Dodgeball tournament! If you haven’t
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put a team together
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6 to 10 friends and throw for Gold! Sign up
sheets are available in the Shack and in room
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Today we pay tribute to Muhammad Ali who was
born Cassius Clay on January 17th, 1942. At age 12,
boxer In 1960,
1960 he won
he began his training as a boxer.
the Light Heavyweight gold medal at the Olympics,
kicking off his boxing career. In 1964, he
announced that he had joined the Nation of Islam,
and changed his name to Muhammad Ali. Because
of this he was stripped of his titles. Two years later,
he refused to fight
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in the Vietnam war due to his
religious values, and the U.S department of Justice
suspended him for 3 years. Upon return, he
continued his success, but in 1981 he announced
his retirement. Four years after, Muhammad Ali was
diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, but that did
not stop him from making a difference; he
supported
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Wish foundation, and travelled to many countries
that were in the midst of conflict, for example Iraq
and Afghanistan.
Afghanistan In 2005 he was rewarded for his
efforts, and received the Presidential Medal of
Freedom.
SPORTS
Congratulations to the midget girls
basketball for winning quarter finals
yesterday against Sacred heart. They are
now moving on to semi-finals next
Wednesday against BHS. Go Knights!
There will be a practice for both Midget and
Juvi boys badminton players on Wednesday
at 4pm.
Congratulations to the Girls Juvi-basketball team who
ended regular season with and outstanding 59 - 19
victory over Villa Maria last night ensuring a spot in the
playoffs next week. Captain Christine O'Neill led the
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assault
ith 17 points and several
se e al assists followed
follo ed
closely by Zoe Arvanitis who rained three pointers for a
total of fifteen. Kya Morgan made several spectacular
fast breaks to come in with 14 points while Kiandra
Browne and Julie O'Neill dominate under the rim, A
special shout out goes to Julia Warren whose selfless
passing and superior knowledge of the floor enabled our
team to achieve the highest score of the season. Other
scorers included Sarah Armstrong and Stefani Laguë
with the entire team putting in great performances. The
team will be taking on Lauren Hill here at St Thomas
next Monday at 3:45. Come out and cheer our team all
the way to the Provincials!