Brush High School
Morning Announcements
Monday, February 25, 2013
ALL SCHOOL
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Black History Month As part of Black History Month, we honor Charles V. Carr, a gravel-voiced, skillful and wily 30-year Cleveland
councilman who helped make the city a force in black politics in the 1950s and 1960s. Born in Texas in 1903, Carr came to Cleveland in 1918,
briefly attending East Tech High School. He graduated from Fisk University and John Marshall Law School. In 1945, Carr became councilman
for Ward 17, an area that roughly encompasses the Central neighborhood. The following year, he helped pass a civil rights ordinance that
revoked the license of any public business convicted of discrimination against blacks. He also led the battle in 1947 to integrate Euclid Beach
Park, fought for fair housing ordinances in 1959 and played a key role in passing the city's income tax in 1966. "I hope to see the day when it
will be recognized that what is in bad taste in dealing with one citizen is in bad taste in dealing with another," he told 600 well-wishers 'in 1960
after becoming 'council's first black majority leader. Carr lost his council seat in 1975 but served on the Regional Transit Authority's Board of
Trustees until his death in 1987 at age 83. "Carl B. Stokes was the nation's first big-city black mayor, and George L. Forbes became the most
powerful politician ever to reside at City Hall," Plain Dealer columnist Brent Larkin wrote, "but it was Carr, the grandson of a slave, who made
it possible." (2/25)
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FLIGHT Program Schedule There will be no FLIGHT on the following nights: today, Monday Feb. 25 th, Thursday, Feb. 28th and next
Thursday, Mar. 6th. (3/6)
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Dr. Martin Luther King Speech Contest The Regional Dr. Martin L. King Speech Contest sponsored by the State of Ohio is fast
approaching. If you are interested in being considered as a contestant for this competition please see Mrs. Sorrells in Room A105 sooner than
later. Brush has a history of producing winners for this contest...who will be the next winner? Will it be you? (2/25)
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MAC Diamonds The MAC Diamonds will meet TODAY during third period in Room A105. (2/25)
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NHS Attention NHS! Our next meeting is Tuesday, February 26th at 3 PM in B105. Please make sure you are there and prepared to stay until
the meeting ends.(2/26)
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OGT Attention Juniors - If you are scheduled for OGT tutoring, PLEASE report during your assigned time. This has been set up for your
benefit. Seniors, if you have any portion of the OGT that needs to be passed, PLEASE report EVERY DAY to tutoring during your assigned
time. This is your last opportunity before commencement!!!!!(2/28)
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Guidance BRUSH STUDENTS AND STAFF WOULD LIKE TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF FORMER 9TH GRADER JAVON
MEREDITH BY CELEBRATING HIS BIRTHDAY THIS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH WITH A HAT DAY. PLEASE WEAR YOUR
HATS DURING SCHOOL ON THURSDAY IN MEMORY OF JAVON.
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Seniors PLEASE check your school email. There are dozens of scholarship opportunities that you need to be aware of!!!! (2/28)
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Seniors the final order of senior apparel has arrived. Any senior who ordered senior apparel can now pick up your items in D203 before or
after school any day this week.(2/27)
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Seniors - if you are going to major in film directing or drama, please come to guidance to pick up the Acoria Leigh Elie Memorial
Scholarship. The deadline for this is April 8th.(3/31)
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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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Prom Fashion Show Models This is a reminder to all Prom Fashion show models. Rehearsal for the Prom Fashion show is Tonight Feb 25, at
6:00 in the PAC. All models are required to be there.(2/25)
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Prom Fashion Show Come out and see the latest in prom fashions and support the 2013 James Bond After Prom party. This Friday, March 1,
2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Brush PAC There will be Fabulous Raffle Baskets and other raffle items
o Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students. Hope to see you there.(3/1)
SPORTS
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Baseball/Softball Attention all boys interested in playing baseball for Brush this spring, tryouts will begin on Monday, February 25, at 7:30
pm in Welser Gym. Attention all Baseball and softball players with the official start of practice please remember that ALL physical forms and
your pay to participate money is due prior to tonight’s practice. Drop any or all off to the athletic office as soon as possible.(2/25)
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Wrestling Congratulations to TJ Smith who placed 4th in the 160 pound weight class in the highly competitive Division 1 Mentor District
Tournament over the weekend. By placing in the top 4 in his weight class TJ will advance to the State Wrestling Tournament which will take
place this Thursday thru Saturday in Columbus. In addition to this, TJ has been nominated as the Channel 5 McDonald's Student/Athlete of the
Week. TJ will be featured on the Channel 5 News tomorrow (Tuesday) at 6:00pm during the sports segment. Great Job TJ!
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