Morning Announcements - February 9, 2023

Good morning Euclid High School where we are Respectful, Responsible, and Engaged. Today is Thursday, February 9, 2023 and these are your morning announcements.

It is time for our Black History Month fact of the day!
Did you know that African Americans were great geographic land Explorers?
a. An African American by the name York was a key figure in the successful Lewis and Clark expedition that explored the west in 1803
b. He became a celebrity amongst Native Americans who had never seen an African Americans before, his contributions allowed their expedition to travel successfully to the Pacific Ocean and back
c. Another African American named Matthew Henson was a key member of the first successful expedition to the North Pole in 1909
d. Santa Claus’s home was never discovered, but his work shed great light on the arctic

In celebration of Black History Spirit week : On Tuesday we encourage staff and students to wear the colors of red, black , yellow or green. Black Excellence History in the Making!

All National Honor Society applications are due TODAY! See Mr. Zucca if you have any questions.

The lady’s and gentleman's African-American Achievement groups will be hosting the first Culture Potluck on February 22, 2023 from 2:45 PM until 4:00pm. If you haven’t joined already, this event might change your mind. For more information, see Mr. York in room H240A or Ms. Davis in room H130F.

This is a reminder that the LEAD Scholars are looking for teams consisting of no more than 3 students and a teacher who are interested in designing/decorating their door in celebration of Black History Month. We are asking that each door represent our past as well as our present. If you wish to participate or have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Davis (H130F) or Mrs. Walling (H279). Contest winners will be announced Thursday, February 23, 2023.

Hey students! Do you have a Valentine? Do you have a favorite friend? Would you like to show someone how much you appreciate them WELL THE BUY THEM A CRUSH GRAM!!! Student Council will be selling Crush Grams next week. What is a Crush Gram, you ask? It's a simple note and a can of Crush pop that will be sent to anyone you choose! Student Council will be selling the Grams during lunch periods Monday-Friday. They will be 50 cents! If you don't have a lunch period, or you missed the sellers, please come see Mrs. Pollack and Mrs. Korpowski in room 140C!

Attention all Students. Come to school every day from January 23rd to February 16th to be entered into a weekly drawing to win a gift basket full of treats, gift cards, Brown’s swag, and Euclid swag. Students will be entered into the drawing each week they attend school daily. In addition to winning a gift basket, students will also be entered into a districtwide drawing for a Round One gift card.

Pantherette Try-out Clinics are being held today and February 13th, 15th, and 16th from 3-6pm. Auditions will be held February 20th starting at 4:00. All will be held in the Band Room.

Sophomores, if you want to apply for career tech, go to lakeshore compact.org. If you have any questions see Ms. Mattinson, Ms. Miezin, or Ms. Hunt in the guidance office.

Remember students who drive to school must park in the students’ parking lot between the The OLD stadium) and Tracy Avenue.

Bring out the best in you by pressing pause, getting your mind right, and cutting BCD out of your life, and have a great day at The Euclid High School.