“Life is to be lived, not controlled; and humanity is won by continuing to play in face of certain defeat.” ― Ralph Ellison,
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770 |
935 |
993 |
Mush Hughes, Khayden Harris, Carli Gordon, Katie Grissom, Stephanie Grissom, Leah Nitzan, Anshul Patel, & Jessica Russell
Ava Cooksey, Megan McKinsey, and Lily Klett showed PASSION and TEAMWORK when they spoke to sophomores about their HOBY experiences during Student Life.
Thank you to Gabe Ortiz for showing kindness when he returned lost keys to a teacher. They were on the front steps…she would have never found them!
Leadership Lunch TODAY! Learn about Planning and Practice from Muskan and Mr. Gossage! All are welcome!
If you are a fan of Blue Goat, please see (or email) Dean Booker for an opportunity to spend time with the author, Court Creeden, during lunch on 10/30.
Every year, Lenoir-Rhyne University hosts a Foreign Language Festival competition for French and Spanish students. This years’ date is Wednesday, April 17, 2019.
There will be an interest meeting during student choice on Thursday, October 18th, in room #512.
Do you love to dance? If so, come to room 631 TODAY October 17th during lunch for an interest meeting for the first Cannon Dance Club!
Seniors: The College Counseling Team will offer Drop – In Hours for Seniors in The Cube on the following dates: 10/24 and 11/7.
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. 19th. 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.19th.
Juniors: The deadline to submit an application for Cannon nomination to NC Governor’s School is Oct. 19th. Materials must be submitted to Dr. Wilner as a printed packet by 3 pm on Friday, Oct. 19th. 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. 19th:
- Brief paragraph detailing why you want to participate in HOBY.
- 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.
TODAY:
Dickinson College
Randolph Macon College
Appalachian State University
UNC Greensboro
Illinois Wesleyan University
Nova Southeastern University
October 22nd:
Fairfield University
Queens University of Charlotte
Miami University of Ohio
October 23rd:
Baylor University
Lafayette College
October 24th:
Rhodes College
Clemson University
October 29th:
Oglethorpe University
Texas Christian University
October 30th:
Hofstra University
St. Mary’s College
October 31st:
Berklee College of Music
November 1st :
Eckerd College
November 2nd:
Ringling College of Art & Design
Merrimack College
November 9th:
Birmingham Southern College
November 12th:
University of Lynchburg
Samford University