DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015 REGULAR DAILY CLASS SCHEDULE 7:45 – 9:15 BLOCK A 9:22 - 10:52 10:59 – 1:08 BLOCK C 1:15 – 2:45 BLOCK D 7:30 – 8:20 8:25 – 9:15 BLOCK B 1st LUNCH 2nd LUNCH 3rd LUNCH 4th LUNCH 1:15 – 2:05 2:10 – 3:00 SINGLETON 1 SINGLETON 2 10:52 - 11:20 11:28 - 11:56 12:04 – 12:32 12:40 – 1:08 SINGLETON 7 SINGLETON 8 Stuffed Cheese Bread / Sauce Sweet n Sour Chicken / Rice / Eggroll Green Beans, Glazed Carrots, Leafy Green Salad, Fruit Individual Pizza LOCATIONS @ D-B Outside Little Theatre -2nd Floor Activities /Gym Lobby near Restrooms Field House near Kevin Trivette’s office Lobby of CTE Building Senior Meetings for Graduation Monday, April 6 A-L, Block A M-Z, Block B Little Theater lower level Attention Sophomores If you missed the registration meeting last Friday, please pick up your packet in the Counseling Office. Tutoring Monday 3-4: Math / English / Biology (Library) Tuesday Wednesday 3-4: 3-4: 3-4: 3-4: Thursday Friday English (Library) Math / English / Biology (Library) Chemistry (Library & 204) Math (Library) 3-4: Physics (Library) D-B Cheerleading Tryouts April 14th-17th 3:30-6:00 Congratulations to the 2015-2016 D-B Spirit Shakers! Alyssa Jones Amara Kincaid Chloe Lowe Elli Walker Hallie Miracle Hannah Emery Janiya Johnson Jenna Murphy Jessica Crawford Kaylee Cox KayLee Street Madison Bailey Madison Williams Natalie Falconer Natalie Goins Olivia Robinette-Bevins Rachel Doub Ruthie Rogers Sophie Sanders Sydney Davidson Sydni White Congratulations to Dramahawks who qualified for state THSSDL (Tennessee High School Speech and Drama League) competition to be held on April 18 in Knoxville. Kelli Frawley, After Dinner Speaking Zoe Stout, Dramatic Interpretation Lukas McCrary and Aaron Johnson, Duet Acting Jackson Fox and Merritt Cagle, Duo Interpretation Savannah Honaker, Extemporaneous Speaking Ethan Addlestone, Humorous Interpretation Congratulations to Dramahawks who qualified for state THSSDL (Tennessee High School Speech and Drama League) competition to be held on April 18 in Knoxville. Kendall Hubbard, Impromptu Speaking Hunter Eaton, Original Oratory Morgan Hudson, Original Oratory Devin Hooven, Pantomime *1st Place in District Moose Odom, Pantomime Claire Page, Poetry Congratulations to Dramahawks who qualified for state THSSDL (Tennessee High School Speech and Drama League) competition to be held on April 18 in Knoxville. Lexie Little, Prose *1st Place in District Mikaela Lifford, Solo Anna Mader, Storytelling Raine McKee, Storytelling *** Also congratulations to Jackson Fox and Aaron Johnson who were honored as “All Star Cast” in our one act play Speed Date. D-B Blood Drive Friday, April 17 Room V-303 7:15 to 2:00 • • • • Be at least 17 years of age Must weigh at least 110 pounds No tattoos or piercings with in the last year No colds, sore throat, or flu symptoms for at least 3 days prior to donation • Must have eaten a well-balanced meal, including plenty of fluids (3-4 hours prior) RESCHEDULED FOR APRIL 22 Seniors and Parents Need help with the FAFSA, ACT registration, or final college applications? Seniors and parents can sign up for an individual appointment for this service available at D-B on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Come by or contact the D-B Counseling office for an appointment. The following students have been chosen for the 2015-2016 Arrowhead Newspaper Staff Davian Graninger Ayla Vautrin-Davis Katherine Carroll Kaela Axelrod Emily Clark The following students have been chosen for the 2015-2016 Maroon & Grey Yearbook Staff Lindsay Edwards Danielle Roberson Madison Lockhart Julia Cox Parker Wilkins Allison Kilgore Rachel Kirk Madeline Deason Emma Rogers Katie Vaughn Anna Caldwell Kaylee Cox Savannah Perry Madison Bailey Hannah Emery Maci Snodgrass Callie Root Jordan Harker Jessica Crawford Elizabeth Karst Natalie Goins SERVICE LEARNING STUDENTS THERE ARE STILL OPPORTUNITIES FOR MENTORING AND TUTORING! PLEASE CONTACT JACLYN CLENDENEN AT JACKSON ELEMENTARY AT 378-2241 TO SET UP YOUR HOURS. FLEXIBLE TIMES AVAILABLE! Dobyns-Bennett Freshmen & Sophomore students will attend Career Day @ Northeast State Community College from 8:30-1:30 on Friday, April 17, 2015 Students report to the cafeteria at 8:20. Buses will depart promptly @ 8:30. Lunch will be provided by Northeast State Community College. Students must follow the policies & procedures outlined in the 2014-2015 student handbook. PERMISSION FORMS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2015 Final round of the 2nd Annual Tri-Cities Poetry Slam will be hosted by the JC Poets Collective in the OLD SOUTH BALLROOM (formerly The Battery). Wednesday, April 8 @ 7:30. Dobyns-Bennett has two of the three finalists competing that evening: Dawn Strobel and Kelli Frawley. Come out and cheer on our D-B slam poets! Northeast State Educational Access and Diversity Scholarship Available at www.NortheastState.edu/scholarshipprograms after February 1st. Find application scholarship applications under Internal Programs menu option. Deadline: Monday, June 1st. Summer Engineering Programs For: 7th to 12th graders during the summer of 2015 Attend and… • Learn about careers in engineering • Explore UT’s Campus • Tour engineering labs and facilities • Compete in engineering challenges • Cultivate new friendships • Jump start my academic career Application deadlines vary by program (April 10th) For information: http://www.engr.utk.edu/diversity/pre_college.html Tennessee School of Beauty C.B. Brown Scholarship Program Eligible: High school seniors, not previously or currently enrolled in a Cosmetology course. For students interested in pursuing a career in cosmetology. Award: $14,995 Applications are available in the Counseling office and the Career Counseling office. Deadline: March 31st Sewanee Environmental Institutes Pre-College Field Studies Experience Pursue environmental studies while exploring the Domain of the University of the South—13,000 acres of forests, lakes, caves, and rock outcrops—at the Sewanee Environmental Institute’s Pre-College Field Studies Experience (“SEI” for short) from June 28 to July 11, 2015. For more information visit http://sei.sewanee.edu/ Application deadline is April 10th. Show off your math skills and your school spirit with this one-of-a-kind t-shirt! Available for a limited time only! Shirts are $10 each. See any member of Mu Alpha Theta or Mrs. Tate (E119) or Mrs. Grecol (E120) to purchase one. Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Award: $2,500 Qualifications: US citizen, 3.0 GPA, senior who plans to enroll full-time at 4 year college, leadership, community service, extra-curricular activities, financial need. Applications are available in the Counseling office Scholarship box Deadline: March 31st “Why I am Thankful for My Teacher” Essay Contest Eligibility: Tennessee students in grades k – 12. What to write: Essay sharing how a teacher has impacted their and life and why the student is thankful for them. Award: $500 scholarship Deadline: April 3rd Information is available in the Counseling Office Scholarship Box ETSU – Sigma Phi Epsilon – Balanced Man Scholarship Award – one $500 and one $1,000 scholarship Eligibility – Male enrolling at ETSU Fall 2014. Applications are available in the Counseling office Deadline: May 1st 2014-2015 Fall Branch Community Chest Scholarship Amount: $500 Qualifications: Must reside in Fall Branch, or surrounding community that is served by the Fall Branch Community Chest, Senior, 3.2 GPA, plan to continue education following high school Application is available in the Counseling Office Scholarship Box Deadline: April 8th University of Tennessee Chattanooga Summer Business Experience: June 15th – June 20th Experience college life, interact with expert faculty and business leaders and explore Chattanooga during the UTC Summer Business Experience. The six-day residential summer program is designed for academically talented rising high school seniors who are interested in a career in business. Apply now at utc.edu/business-summer Athnet Sports Recruiting Scholarship Award: $1,000 Eligibility: Current or former athlete at the high school or college level and must be a current college student or high school senior entering college. How to Enter: Write a 400-500 word essay describing how the lessons learned through playing sports have positively impacted you as you pursue your college education. Essay due June 1st Information and entry available at http://www.athleticscholarships.net/scholarship-contest.htm Middle Tennessee Network Association MTSU Alumni Scholarship Awarded to MTSU bound high school seniors. Academic achievement, financial need, good work ethic, community outreach, and valuing education are taken into consideration. Award Amount: $500 for an academic year. Deadline: May 8th Applications are available in the scholarship box in the Counseling office. March 26-28 March 30-Apr 3 April 6 April 7 April 10-11 Warrior Classic Charleston Classic Tennessee High Volunteer Scott Dean Tournament Murfreesboro TBA Charleston SC TBA Home 6:00 Away 6:00 Knoxville TBA Mar 26 Tenn. High Home Winged DeerMar 27-28 Topper Classic JC Mar 30-31 Azalea Tourney SC April 6 Boone Away April 7 Central Home 4:15 TBD TBD 4:30 4:15 Jon Metcalf Highland Mar 27-28 Cup Home TBA Mar 31 Bearden Away 6:00 April 7 Daniel Boone Away 5:30 April 9 Morristown East Home 6:00 Hardin Valley Sat Mar 28 Beach Run April 3-4 Frank Carver Inv. Sea Rays Relays Big 7 / IMAC Times-News Sat. April 11 April 10-11 Sat April 18 May 1 Away Myrtle Beach Bristol Knoxville Home Science Hill TUESDAYS Room W-280 Gay-Straight Alliance meets every Wednesday in either Mr. Jon Tully’s Room (W-272) or Mr. Adam Hall’s room (E-102). Check out our Facebook page: Dobyns-Bennett High School Anime Club Tickets will be on sale beginning Monday April 13th –Friday April 24th before and after school (ONLY) in the D-B Activities office. Tickets are $25.00 each and financial obligations to D-B and attendance will be verified before tickets will be sold. D-B’S TARDY / ABSENCE POLICY REMINDER Please remember that participation in prom and graduation ceremony are tied directly to attendance. Students who accrue instances of tardiness or absenteeism greater than 10% of the time in any one class will be ineligible for these activities. Aug 20 Aug 28 Sept 4 Sept 11 Sept 18 Sept 25 Thurs Oct 1 Oct 9 Oct 16 Oct 23 Oct 30 Tennessee High Oak Ridge William Blount Sevier County Hardin Valley Academy Open Maryville Bradley Central Bearden Jefferson County Science Hill Away Home Away Away Home 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 Away Home Home Away Home 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 Homecoming Sr Night