House Standings
677	720	850	721

Lauren Mendenhall
Kathryn Remmey
Kaylin Slattery

Kudos to Sarah Kuo for being prepared with an extra set of batteries for another classmate to use during the PSAT!

JUNIORS ONLY-

Interested in getting real-world job experience and receiving credit at Cannon at the same time? Come to an information meeting to learn about a potential new class offering for 2019-2020.  This course will balance leadership skills with real-time internships in fields such as business, communications, publicity, hospitality, sports therapy, teaching, etc.
See you there! 
DATE: Thursday, Oct. 18th
TIME:  Student Choice
PLACE: Room 606
CONTACT PERSON:  Mrs. Hurtado

Attention all students! Next week is Homecoming 2018! As a culmination to all of the festivities, STUCO is hosting an ‘80s themed homecoming dance on Saturday, October 20^th. There will be fun food, dancing, and activities as well as a best ‘80s themed costume contest. If you do not want to dress in ‘80s style, no problem! The dress code is ‘80s or game day dress. Tickets are $12 in advance via Google doc or you may purchase directly from Ms. Eury in room #701. Ticket price at the door is $15.

Let’s all go back to the ‘80s…”Don’t you forget about me!”

9^th-11^th grade students!!! Please note Yearbook Picture Day schedule for Friday 10/12:
11:15-12:00- 10^th and 11^th grade
12:00-12:45- 9^th grade
Your Advisor will give you a “picture card” that you must present to the photographer. Picture orders and money will be taken at the camera.
See Dean Zelaya if you have any questions.
Dress nicely and smile big!

Just in time for Halloween…. Nicki Cusumano’s (’18) third novel is out and ready to be ordered on Amazon. Nicki sends her regards from the land of the Tar Heels.

Seniors: The College Counseling Team will offer Drop – In Hours for Seniors in The Cube on the following dates: 10/24 and 11/7.

(Please make note of this change in your planner)  There will also be a College Application Workshop on 10/10 from 9 – 11:15 a.m. in the CPAC

10/10/18: East Carolina University Parent and Student Reception. 6:30 – 8 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn, 7415 Waverly Walk Ave. Charlotte. Register at: http://www.ecu.edu

Seniors: The deadline to apply for Cannon nominations for Jefferson,Centennial or Belk Scholarships is Oct. 19^th. Submit the Request for Nomination form, the required essay(s), and a list of activities/resume to Dr. Wilner via email by 3 pm on Oct.19^th.

Juniors: The deadline to submit an application for Cannon nomination to NC Governor’s School is Oct. 19^th. Materials must be submitted to Dr. Wilner as a printed packet by 3 pm on Friday, Oct. 19^th. If you are interested in applying, please let your college counselor know ASAP, and s/he will help you understand the requirements for applying (which includes two letters of recommendation).

Sophomores: Interested in a fantastic 3-day HOBY Leadership Seminarthis summer? Please read about HOBY online and submit these two items to Dr. Wilner via email no later than 3 pm on Oct. 19^th:

1. Brief paragraph detailing why you want to participate in HOBY.
2. List of activities/resume

Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores are invited to sign-up on Family Connection to visit with College Admission Representatives coming to Cannon School.  Students must get permission from their classroom teachers prior to attending an admissions event. Log into your Family Connection account to learn more about the colleges, find out visit times and register to attend. Visits will be held in The Cube or College Counseling Offices.

October 12^th:

American University

Washington and Lee University

October 15^th:

University of Miami

Trinity University

The American University in Paris

Radford University

Berry University

Catawba University

Villanova University

October 16^th:

Wofford College

Southern Methodist University

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Moravian College

Columbia University

October 17^th:

Dickinson College

Randolph Macon College

Appalachian State University

UNC Greensboro

Illinois Wesleyan University

Nova Southeastern University

October 22^nd:

Fairfield University

Queens University of Charlotte

Miami University of Ohio

October 23^rd:

Baylor University

Lafayette College

October 24^th:

Rhodes College

Clemson University

October 29^th:

Oglethorpe University

Texas Christian University

October 30^th:

Hofstra University

St. Mary’s College

October 31^st:

Berklee College of Music

November 1^st :

Eckerd College

November 2^nd:

Ringling College of Art & Design

Merrimack College

November 9^th:

Birmingham Southern College

November 12^th:

University of Lynchburg

Samford University