ANNOUNCEMENTS

February 4, 2008

Are you a Democrat or a Republican? Tomorrow is Super Tuesday! The JSA Club would like to see how Austin High would vote. Tuesday during lunch students will have an opportunity to vote. Please visit the table at the back of the cafeteria and cast your vote.

There will be an Art Contest open to all Austin students sponsored by 3M. The theme is: Helping Hands, Medium: Any 2D media such as ink, pencil, paint, pastel, charcoal, etc. No digital work. Size: Any dimension from 8 x 10 up to 18 x 24. Deadline: March 31, 2008. Entries must be original artworks. Please see MS. McDonald in J-08, or Mrs. Doran in V-13 if you have any questions, or to turn in work.

Any student interested in trying out for golf needs to see Coach Shannon, or be at the Strike Zone Driving Range on Monday, Feb. 4^th at 3:30.

Austin High School’s Annual blood-drive will be Tuesday, Feb. 5^th in the Jones Gym from 7 AM to 7 PM. The theme of this year’s blood-drive is Pirates of the Caribbean. Please make an effort to give blood this year to help out our community.

Attention juniors: If you have taken Medical Care Careers I or II and would like to apply for the Medical Professions III class next year, you need to see Mrs. Tucker ASAP for an application. Applications are due February 22. No late applications will be accepted.

Congratulations to the Scholars Bowl who placed 3^rd in the Cullman Scholars Bowl Tournament on Saturday.

Track practice has been cancelled for today. The track team has basketball clean-up tonight. This is a MANDATORY activity.

Seniors….If you missed ordering your cap and gown this past Tuesday, you MUST have your completed order form and money sent in by Wednesday, Feb 6^th by 5:00 PM. Otherwise, you will have to pay an extra $10 late fee. The address for Campus Recognition is in the order packet. Also, if there are any faculty members who need to order a gown or hood for the graduation ceremony, please get the completed order form and money to Mrs. Thompson in A04 by Wed., Feb. 6^th. Forms may be found in the teachers lounge, or as an attachment that was sent to you a few days ago. If you need another copy, please let Mrs. Thompson know.