Brush High School
Morning Announcements
Thursday, February 14, 2013
ALL SCHOOL
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Black History Month As part of Black History Month, we recognize Merle McCurdy, the first black U.S. attorney in Cleveland and a
champion of American consumers. McCurdy made his name in the 1960s as a bright, young attorney who believed in civil rights. Born in
Conneaut, he put himself through the Western Reserve University Law School by working a variety of jobs, including on Great Lakes ore boats
and as a hotel bellhop, according to Plain Dealer archives. He began his career as a criminal defense lawyer. He later worked as an assistant
Cuyahoga County prosecutor. In 1960, he became the county's first public defender.
A year later, President John F. Kennedy appointed him to be the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Ohio. He gained national prestige
when he was chosen as the government's consumer counsel. "He was a wonderful, wonderful man," said Cleveland attorney Gerald Gold, who
worked with McCurdy. "He was a great teacher, a great lawyer and a great person. . . . Jurors loved him. He had a great personality and the
talent to match it." McCurdy, 55, died unexpectedly in May 1968 at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport after he spoke at the Cleveland
NAACP's Freedom Fund dinner.
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Seniors-Commencement Speaker Sign-up Attention Seniors…If you are interested in being selected as a speaker for the June 4, 2013
Commencement, please stop by the Principal’s Office and sign up. You may sign-up on the clipboard starting today, February 14th through
next Friday February 22nd. We generally have up to 4 speakers, therefore we invite any senior who would like to participate to please signup.(2/21)
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CARE Attention all CARE leaders, there is a very important meeting this Thursday at 3 PM in B105. Please be there and be on time. (2/14)
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The Movie “Bully” Any student who was invited to see the movie, Bully, must return their signed permission slip by this Thursday, February
14th. Slips can be given to Ms. Fine in the Language Arts Office, Brandon McGhee, or Morgan Mackay.(2/14)
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Photos for the Senior Send Off Assembly ALL SENIORS WHO WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THEIR PICTURES CONSIDERED FOR THE
SENIOR SEND-OFF ASSEMBLY SHOULD SUBMIT THEIR PICTURES TO MR. LAPLANCHE, ROOM D-210, STARTING NOW. NO
PICTURES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS CUT-OFF DATE WHICH IS MARCH 22, 2013. PLEASE BE PROACTIVE AND HAVE
YOUR NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER ON THE BACK OF THE PICTURES YOU SUBMIT FOR EASY RETRIEVAL
AFTER THE PROGRAM. THANKS FOR YOUR COOPERATION IN MAKING THIS EVENT POSSIBLE! (3/22)
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Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Along with physical, verbal, and emotional abuse, teens also experience sexual abuse in their
dating relationships. Sexual abuse is much more than rape. It is also any action that persuades or coerces a person to engage in sexual activity
for any reason. This includes holding hands, kissing and so on. Remember you always have the right to say NO and that right should always
be respected by your dating partner.
Today’s fact of the day is:
Girls and young women between the ages of 16 and 24 experience the highest rate of intimate partner violence, at a rate almost triple the
national average.
o There are many warning signs of abusive relationships, here are ten of the most common:
o Checking your cell phone or email without permission
o Constant put-downs
o Extreme jealousy or insecurity
o Explosive temper
o Financial control
o Isolating you from family or friends
o Mood swings
o Physically hurting you in any way
o Possessiveness
o Telling you what to do or what to wear
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Prom Models "Reminder to all Prom Fashion Show models. Make sure you get to American Commodore by this this Friday February 15th
to be measured for you Dress or Tux." (2/14)
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MAC Scholars, 9th Grade Scholars and Scholar Pledges Induction candidates are to be dressed in shirt and tie February 11-22. You must
check in with Ms. Watkins-Clark in A103 each day. Thursday, February 14th is Valentine’s Day and all MAC members are to wear something
pink or red. Previously inducted Scholars do not have to dress Wednesday February 13. See Ms. Watkins-Clark if you have any
questions.(2/14)
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MAC Diamonds Attention All Students, Staff and Faculty at Charles F. Brush High School. It’s time to wear your heart on your sleeve!
When: February 14, 2013; What: We are asking everyone to wear red or pink. “Let your heart out, and show some love.”
This is initiative is sponsored by Mac Diamonds. (2/14)
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Valentine’s Day Students and Staff, on Valentine's Day the senior class will be selling delicious chocolate covered pretzels in the cafeteria
during all lunch periods. Pretzels are only $1 each. Bring a few extra dollars this Thursday to buy chocolate covered pretzels for your
Valentine or even to buy one for yourself. (2/14)
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Guidance STUDENTS - If you are on early release, you are REQUIRED to leave the building. That does not mean that you can go to
classrooms, hang out in the front hallway or go to the library. YOU ARE TO LEAVE THE BUILDING. If you stay, you could lose the privilege
and be enrolled in a study hall.
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Guidance Students going to OGT Tutoring - now moved to C115 until OGT's are over!(2/14)
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Guidance Johnson & Wales University will be visiting Brush on Friday morning, February 22. For those students that are interested in
meeting with the representative, please stop in the Guidance office no later than February 21st at 10 a.m. to obtain a pass for the following day.
(2/20)
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Yearbook Deadline Attention all students: Have you ordered your yearbook? Students who will receive the 2012-2013 Yearbook this spring
are listed on a poster near the front doors...check to see if your name is on the list! All orders must be received by Friday, February 15...don't
miss out!! (2/15)
SPORTS
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All girls interested in playing fastpitch are encouraged to attend open gym on the following days.
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Thursday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Feb. 14 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Feb. 19 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Feb. 20 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Feb. 21 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Feb. 22 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Feb. 23 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Euclid Sports Plant
Euclid Sports Plant
Brush High East Gym
Euclid Sports Plant
Brush High Welser Gym
Brush High Welser Gym
Season officially begins Monday, February 25.
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Spirit Store The spirit shop is now open on Tuesdays and Thursday 11 th period for those with early dismissal and staff. There are many items
to choose from. Stop by take a look and get into the Brown and Gold Spirit. The spirit shop is located outside of the Athletic Department. All
sales are cash and carry.(2/14)
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