MUNSTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENts

                                                                                                                                                            tuesday, may 15, 2012

ATHLETICS

GIRLS GOLF:  There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, May 29^th at 2:55 N191 for any girls wishing to try out in the fall for the 2012 Girls Golf Team. The meeting will take approximately 15 minutes and attendance is mandatory. If you have any questions please see coach Smitka in N191.

CLUBS

STUDENT GOVERNMENT MEMBERS:  All members should meet in Ms. Wayne’s Room N186 today, May 14^th after school for our first meeting. Bring ideas for next year’s homecoming theme with you to present to the membership.

SPANISH, GERMAN, FRENCH & SIGN LANGUAGE CLUB MEMBERS:  The end of year party is today, May 15^th in the Cafeteria at 3:00 pm. 

BEST BUDDIES:  The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is scheduled for Saturday, May 19^th in Crown Point.

GUIDANCE

SENIORS:  Thursday, May 17^th and Friday, May 18^th caps and gowns will be distributed during lunch hours outside the Guidance Office.  Please make sure you pick your cap and gown up.  Everyone must purchase a cap and gown; you cannot use a sibling’s cap and gown.     

SENIORS:  A representative from the Army National Guard will be visiting during lunch hours in the cafeteria today, May 15^th.  If interested, stop by.

SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS:  Exciting Summer Opportunity for current sophomore and junior students:  Purdue Research Park in West Lafayette is offering an exciting summer opportunity to students interested in business/ entrepreneurship whom demonstrate an aptitude in the areas of science, math and technology.  This program will be held at Purdue University’s campus from June 24^th - 29^th.  To qualify for this program students must have a nomination form completed by a teacher along with a 250 word essay.  This is a free program for all students who are selected to participate with the exception of a $75.00 registration fee.  Please see Mrs. Sanchez in Guidance for more information and/or to pick up a nomination form.

SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS:   The Eisenman Materials Camp is geared for students interested in science and engineering.  The camp is held in Materials Park, Ohio from July 15^th – 21^st.  To apply students must complete an on-line application, submit two letters of recommendation, transcript and complete a personal essay.  For more information or to register please visit: www.asmfoundation.org.

JUNIORS:  The Indianapolis Division of the FBI and the FBI Citizens’Academy Alumni Association will be hosting an FBI Youth Leadership Academy July 25^th - July 27^th.  This event will take place at Bradford Woods, IN University’s Experiential Learning Center.  To be considered for this program a student must have completed their junior year, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, complete an essay of 500 words on how the program will enhance their future plans and possess strong leadership skills.  Applications will be available in the Guidance Office.  All applications must be received by Friday, April 13^th.  If you have any questions, please contact Kathryn Sipes at Kathryn.sipes@ic.fbi.gov.

JUNIORS & SENIORS:  The Student Writers of Indiana Program (SWIP) is beginning an annual, statewide creative writing competition for high school junior and senior students.  To be considered for this contest you must submit your work electronically by May 15^th at http://creativewriting.evansville.edu/programs/writers.htm.  Full submission guidelines are available on the website.  Ten winners will receive a prize of $200 and will be invited to the University of Evansville for an awards ceremony July 20-22, 2012.

JUNIORS & SENIORS:  A local doctor’s office is looking to hire a junior or senior female student for a part-time, flexible position.  Candidates should have strong computer skills and feel comfortable answering phone calls.   Position would require about 25 hours a week.   Please contact Monica Bayer if interested at 219-836-2522.

CONGRATULATIONS

To the new Student Government members:

William Greenlaw – President

Ben Nicholas – Vice president

Prabhneet Girn                     Freshman                                            Sammi Koufas                     Sophomore

Dan Green                           Freshman                                             Eashan Kumar                     Sophomore

Nikki Heiniger                      Freshman                                              Peter Panos                         Sophomore

Lauren Koultourides             Freshman                                              Calvin Sanders                     Sophomore

Adam Kulam                       Freshman                                              Steven Burgwald                   Junior

Elena Piech                         Freshman                                             Tania Cordova                       Junior

Michael Portone                   Freshman                                             Russell Doctor                       Junior

Alex Wisniewski                   Freshman                                             A.J. Gauthier                         Junior

Alex DelRio                          Sophomore                                           Emma Hong                         Junior

Sydney Gunty                      Sophomore                                           Nathan Kondamuri                 Junior

Niko Ingoglia                        Sophomore                                           Zachary Suggs                      Junior

Deeva Khatiwada                 Sophomore                                           Michael Wadas                     Junior

FYI

VOLUNTEERS:  The Autism Society of Indiana-Northwest Chapter is looking for high school students to volunteer for a summer day camp.  The dates are July 30^th - August 10^th.  The camp will be held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00-2:00.  For more information, please contact Mary Anne Neiner at 838-7073 or ma9r@sbcglobal.net.  Applications are available in Guidance.