“In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.” – Thomas Jefferson
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Allie Bunten showed KINDNESS by putting Carol back up on the wall.
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Anyone interested in playing football next season will need to attend the Football Interest Meeting on Wednesday, February 17th in Foundation Hall at any time between 11:15 – 11:50 during lunch. Coach Hoover will be collecting contact information on anyone who is interested playing football next season. Please make every effort to attend meeting if interested.
Service Opportunity of the Week: Wings of Eagles Ranch is in need of volunteers for the 8 week Spring Riding Session that starts the week of March 14th. Needs include horse leaders and side-walkers for the therapeutic horseback riding lessons for the special needs community. There will be a mandatory training for all new volunteers on Saturday March 5th from 9:00am-12:00pm at Wings of Eagles Ranch (4800 Faith Trails Concord 28025). If you are interested please reach out to Julie Buck at Wings of Eagles Ranch: 704-784-3147
Juniors and Seniors!
RHO KAPPA Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies. RHO KAPPA provides national recognition and opportunities for exploration in the social studies.
The mission and purpose of this organization is:
* to promote scholarship and to recognize academic excellence in social studies in secondary school environments and the community.
* to provide through its local chapters opportunities for exploration in the social studies in secondary school environments and the community.
* to encourage interest in, understanding of, and appreciation for the social studies.
Candidates for membership should:
Have been in attendance at the school in which the chapter resides for the equivalent of one semester prior to being considered.
Have completed four semesters of courses in the field of social studies and be prepared to complete at least six semesters. The minimum grade point average for these courses is a weighted 3.67 or the numerical equivalent.
Have an overall cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or the numerical equivalent.
Have a proven track record of interest and participation in service-related activities.
Demonstrate character and classroom behavior commensurate with membership in a social studies honor society, including a positive attitude and classroom participation, and a respect for the people of history.
If you meet the requirements above and wish to apply for Rho Kappa membership, please contact Ms. Eury (reury@cannonschool.org) or Mrs. Huffman (lhuffman@cannonschool.org) by Friday 19 February to request an application. Applications are due on Wednesday 24 February by 3 pm.
