Today is Friday, August 30, 2019

Mass of the Holy Spirit

• Any students who need to pick up money from used book sales should do so today in Room 235.
• Students who need to retake or makeup book day pictures can do so today after Mass of the Holy Spirit in St. Ignatius Hall.
• Senior and junior Academic Support Program volunteers will meet Tuesday during the first half of lunch in Room 306.
• Students in all grade levels who are interested in Ochsner’s STEM Ambassadors program, a new program for high school students who will be trained to provide educational outreach in the community as an experiment leader in health sciences, should see their guidance counselor for more information. Interested students must turn 14 by Oct. 1 to participate in this program.
• Seniors who are interested in competing for the US Senate Youth Program must submit an application to the Guidance Office by 3:30 pm on Tuesday, September 3rd. Competitive applicants must be actively serving in a leadership position and be interested in pursuing a career in public service. The application for consideration can be found in your college counseling class in Canvas.
• This year the intramural sports program will open with a new sport: dodgeball.  Intramural dodgeball will be open to 9th-12th grade teams.  Student may form their own teams.  The registration fee is $10 per team.  Registration forms can be picked up today outside Room 114 and are due next week.  Games will be played in Benson Arena during the first half of lunch and will start in September.
• Top’s tip of the day: Move to the Chapel in silence to prepare yourself for Mass.

Results:

• Congratulations to the Varsity Football team as they defeated the Bonnabel Bruins, 40-6 in their final tuneup before the regular season.  Offensively, Grant Jordan lead the attack with 3 TD passes, 2 of which that went to Junior receiver Luke Laforge, and one that was hauled in by Junior Luke Besh. Defensively, the Blue Jays were lead by the front four with seniors Sonny Hazard and Ethan Branch applying constant pressure, all while causing 3 turnovers and multiple quarterback sacks. Great job getting the 2019 season off to a fast start! Go Jays!