Announcements Monday, April 22, 2013 The girls tennis team lost to Iowa City West 6-3 and lost to Iowa City City High 8-1 on Saturday. They play at Kennedy on Tuesday against Linn Mar. Saturday, April 20th was Special Olympics Track and Field at Coe College. The following students placed in their divisions: Trystan Lehr-3rd place in the softball throw Aaron Steinke-3rd place in the softball throw Catherine Swiderski-3rd place in the softball throw and 2nd place in the 50M Dash Ted Then- 1st place in the 50M Dash Ted Then has qualified for state Special Olympics in May. Congratulations to math team members David Zhang, George Qi and Michael Kegel for earning the opportunity to compete in the past weekend’s State Math completion. Special congratulations to Michael Kegel for placing third in the target round competition. The Kennedy men’s tennis team split dual meets this weekend, losing to Iowa City West 6-0, and then rebounding in the afternoon against Iowa City City High, defeating the Little Hawks, 8-1. Winners in singles were Quinn Jamrock, Jimmy Cunningham, Nate Kenworthy, Brett Blomberg, and Michael Abramson. All participants in doubles, including Corey Duncan, were winners. ALL men’s tennis players should pick up a weekly schedule from the folder outside Coach Bova’s room. #2 Kennedy and #12 Linn-Mar made up their previously postponed match today at Kingston Stadium. Kennedy won 1-0 (8-7 in PKs). The Cougars are now 7-0-0 overall, 4-0 in the MVC. Congratulations to the girls who made the 2013-2014 Varsity Dance Team! Brooke Bekeris Julia Brewer Maryn DeVore Taylor Foley Hannah Gross Jade Irish Madeline Jamrok Alli Maiers 1 Natalie Martin Macy Schares McKenna Schares Carolyn Simon Kerrigan Urbi Stormy Waldrep Mother’s Day is just around the corner! Buy her something at the ceramic sale this Tuesday and Wednesday during all lunches in the foyer. Take advantage of some great bargains and some real beauties! There will be no PBW 7th hour today, April 22. We will meet on Wednesday as regularly scheduled. SENIORS: If you are planning to have dinner at Elmcrest for Prom, please purchase your tickets for that as soon as possible to reserve your place. Tickets will be sold until Wednesday, April 24 at the foyer from 7 to 8 am and from 11 am to 1 pm. Please have your order forms ready – complete one form per person. Remember that if your guest is not a Kennedy student, you need to purchase the ticket and register that guest by Wednesday, the 24th at 1 pm. IMPORTANT Post-Prom NOTE: You may buy Post-Prom tickets at the door at Rockwell Rec Center as long as you are a Kennedy student and have a Kennedy ID. Any non-Kennedy guest who wishes to attend Post-Prom, as well as the other events that night, needs to be signed up by a Kennedy student at the prom table BY April 24 at 1 pm. Junior students interested in being considered for The National Council on Youth Leadership (NCYL), please pick up an application in the counseling office and return it by April 23rd. The purpose of the program is to recognize and honor high school students who are leaders and are involved in giving back to their school and community. If you think you have what it takes, please consider applying. The Sunrise Rotary Club scholarship applications are due by April 24th. You 2 may mail them in or you can drop them off with Mr. Benedict in room 164 and he will make sure they are in on time. Anyone interested in trying out for fall and winter cheerleading or being the cougar mascot pick up a flyer from the Activities office window. Clinics will be held April 30 and May 1, 2 and 3rd. Class officer elections will be held the week of May 13. Paper work will be available April 29 and due May 3. Speeches will be taped May 6 - 8 and the election will be held May 14. Consider becoming an elected leader for your class! Minority students interested in a week-long summer seminar at Luther College, please see Ms. Collins in the counseling office. This is specifically for students interested in Business and the Sciences. It’s a great opportunity to get some experience in a college classroom, have some fun and get away from your parents! Transportation to and from Luther will be provided. Activities: Monday, Apr 22, 2013 Time Event 3:15pm Golf:Girls JV Meet (Rescheduled from 04-10-13) Details Comments vs. Thomas Jefferson, Linn-Mar, Prairie, Washington, Xavier @ Ellis Golf Course 4:00pm Tennis:Girls JV Match vs. Waterloo West @ Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School - Tennis Complex 4:00pm Tennis:Boys Varsity JV/V (Rescheduled from 04-09-13) vs. Waterloo West @ Waterloo West High School 4:00pm Tennis:Boys JV Match vs. Waterloo West @ Waterloo West High School 4:15pm Soccer:Girls JV2 Match vs. Washington @ Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School - Soccer Field 4:30pm Tennis:Girls JV/Sophomore Match vs. Iowa City High @ Iowa City High School 4:30pm Tennis:Boys JV/Sophomore Match vs. Iowa City High @ Noelridge Park 4:30pm Track and Field:Girls Sophomore Co-Ed vs. Iowa City High, Iowa City West, (Location Changed) Thomas Jefferson, Linn-Mar, Marion IA, Prairie, Washington, Xavier @ Cedar Rapids Xavier High School 4:30pm Track and Field:Boys Sophomore Co-Ed vs. Linn-Mar, Iowa City High, Iowa 3 City West, Thomas Jefferson, Prairie, Washington, Xavier @ Cedar Rapids Xavier High School 4:30pm Track and Field:Boys Sophomore Invitational (Location Changed) vs. Iowa City High, Iowa City West, Thomas Jefferson, Linn-Mar, Marion IA, Prairie, Washington, Xavier @ Cedar Rapids Xavier High School 4:30pm Track and Field:Girls Sophomore Meet vs. Linn-Mar, Iowa City High, Iowa (Location Changed) City West, Thomas Jefferson, Marion IA, Prairie, Washington, Xavier @ Cedar Rapids Xavier High School 5:45pm Soccer:Boys JV Match vs. Washington @ Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School - Soccer Field 6:30pm8:00pm Booster Club Upper IMC Student Birthdays: Hannah James, Carley Koch, Hunter Kremenak, Joshua Lai, Brandon Reel Staff Birthdays: none Menu: station station station station station station 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: pizza hut cheese alt: veg burger bottoms up maidrite veg: brocc & cheese sauce salads, subs & parfaits hot dogs & breaded chicken patty pasta bar w/breadstick burger basket w/fries 4