House Standings
825	1089	1134	1086

Heidi Coppa

Deuce Rolle showed KINDNESS when he helped Dean Booker clean up the junior hallway without being asked!!!! What an all-star!

Eliott Diskin showed COURAGE when he told our visiting author Court Creeden that while he never read his book, he planned to read it.

All Upper School students:  You will be getting an email today (Wednesday 10/31) with this year’s Winterm Course catalog and course registration form.  Please read the directions in the email and see Mr. Campbell if you have any questions.  All the information will also be available on the Cannon School website at https://www.cannonschool.org/page/academics/upper-school/winterm.

Students for Constitutional Government will meet on Thursday, November 1, 2018 during lunch in Foundation Hall. Our special guest will be former Congressman Robin Hayes, who will discuss congressional redistricting.

On Monday, November 12, the Admission Office will be hosting the School Day Open House, which starts with a breakfast for our guests in the Dining Hall.  The Dining Hall will be closed between 8:45-9:45a.m. on Monday, November 12, for this event.  Please be sure to grab your breakfast and morning snacks prior to 8:45a.m.  Thank you!

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

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:

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

House Standings
825	1089	1134	1086

Amanda Sambach

THANK YOU to Abigail Hedgecock, Erin Kohlhepp, Anshul Patel, Reilly Kungl, Morgan Jeter, Drake Griffith, Virginia Robertson and Bella Edmondson for showing their PASSION for Cannon at the Upper School Admission breakfast for prospective parents and students! Our guests loved hearing about your Cannon experience and going on personal tours with you!!

Roshni Desai demonstrated COURAGE when she volunteered to give a presentation on Jainism to her history class.  Way to go, Roshni!

Annual Advisory Halloween Contest!

Wednesday October 31^st

• Advisory must dress up together as a theme
• The theme must be approved by the Advisor and grade level dean
• Send a picture of your advisory to Dean Zelaya by 9:00am on Wednesday the 31^st to be eligible for the contest
• Winning Advisory will receive a pizza party from the Deans

Student Council will be selling BOOgrams (our Halloween season candygrams) next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday outside of foundation hall during lunch! They will be selling for $1. Stop by and send a halloween treat to your friends! Have a spooky day!

On Monday, November 12, the Admission Office will be hosting the School Day Open House, which starts with a breakfast for our guests in the Dining Hall.  The Dining Hall will be closed between 8:45-9:45a.m. on Monday, November 12, for this event.  Please be sure to grab your breakfast and morning snacks prior to 8:45a.m.  Thank you!

Students are reminded to enjoy their lunch in the cafeteria and not in the library.  Your cooperation is needed to maintain a clean studying space.  Thank you!

There is a sign-up sheet outside of Mrs. Todd’s room in the World Language hallway to participate in the Foreign Language Festival Competition at Lenoir Rhyne. The deadline to sign up is TOMMOROW. On November 1^st, you will receive an e-mail from your faculty mentor.

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

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:

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

House Standings
737	1004	1044	1044

Big thanks to Michael Elrod who showed KINDNESS when he volunteered to help a teacher’s lesson during his drop with a little impromptu acting that served as a writing prompt for her students.

Emma Little showed integrity when she returned the money she found on the floor during the football game last Friday. Great job Emma!

Eric Chen showed KINDNESS when he took a bunch of trays back to the cafeteria.

Charlie Ferris demonstrated RESPECT when he approached a guest speaker after his presentation and thanked him. Way to go, Charlie!

Jadon Bumgarner demonstrated INTEGRITY when he turned in a lost debit card.

Annie Heisel showed KINDNESS when she cleaned up a mess that Impetus made in the first floor hallway.

Annual Advisory Halloween Contest!

Wednesday October 31^st

• Advisory must dress up together as a theme
• The theme must be approved by the Advisor and grade level dean
• Send a picture of your advisory to Dean Zelaya by 9:00am on Wednesday the 31^st to be eligible for the contest
• Winning Advisory will receive a pizza party from the Deans

Student Council will be selling BOOgrams (our Halloween season candygrams) next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday outside of foundation hall during lunch! They will be selling for $1. Stop by and send a halloween treat to your friends! Have a spooky day!

On Monday, November 12, the Admission Office will be hosting the School Day Open House, which starts with a breakfast for our guests in the Dining Hall.  The Dining Hall will be closed between 8:45-9:45a.m. on Monday, November 12, for this event.  Please be sure to grab your breakfast and morning snacks prior to 8:45a.m.  Thank you!

Students are reminded to enjoy their lunch in the cafeteria and not in the library.  Your cooperation is needed to maintain a clean studying space.  Thank you!

There is a sign-up sheet outside of Mrs. Todd’s room in the World Language hallway to participate in the Foreign Language Festival Competition at Lenoir Rhyne. The deadline to sign up is October 31^st. On November 1^st, you will receive an e-mail from your faculty mentor.

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 tomorrow.

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

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:

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

House Standings
737	1004	1044	1044

Lucas Kabasakalian
Collins Jost

Big thanks to Michael Elrod who showed KINDNESS when he volunteered to help a teacher’s lesson during his drop with a little impromptu acting that served as a writing prompt for her students.

Emma Little showed integrity when she returned the money she found on the floor during the football game last Friday. Great job Emma!

Annual Advisory Halloween Contest!

Wednesday October 31^st

• Advisory must dress up together as a theme
• The theme must be approved by the Advisor and grade level dean
• Send a picture of your advisory to Dean Zelaya by 9:00am on Wednesday the 31^st to be eligible for the contest
• Winning Advisory will receive a pizza party from the Deans

Student Council will be selling BOOgrams (our Halloween season candygrams) next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday outside of foundation hall during lunch! They will be selling for $1. Stop by and send a halloween treat to your friends! Have a spooky day!

On Monday, November 12, the Admission Office will be hosting the School Day Open House, which starts with a breakfast for our guests in the Dining Hall.  The Dining Hall will be closed between 8:45-9:45a.m. on Monday, November 12, for this event.  Please be sure to grab your breakfast and morning snacks prior to 8:45a.m.  Thank you!

Students are reminded to enjoy their lunch in the cafeteria and not in the library.  Your cooperation is needed to maintain a clean studying space.  Thank you!

Students, Are you interested in world affairs? International business? International politics? Diplomacy? Are you already involved with Model UN, international service learning or travel? Would you like to be recognize for it?Be rewarded by earning the Cannon School Global Studies Certificate! Want to learn more, please contact Dr. Simard-Newman (room 509).

There is a sign-up sheet outside of Mrs. Todd’s room in the World Language hallway to participate in the Foreign Language Festival Competition at Lenoir Rhyne. The deadline to sign up is October 31^st. On November 1^st, you will receive an e-mail from your faculty mentor.

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.

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

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:

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

House Standings
737	1004	1044	1044

Dr. Graham
Gabby Barnhardt

Shout out to Olivia Wells and Harshini Gadudasu for showing KINDNESS to their teacher and grabbing her missing jacket from the Mill.

Anna Ruth auditioned for the ASTA All-State Orchestra. She made it and then competed again to make 4th chair in the whole state! I commend her COURAGE and PASSION for music.

Students, Are you interested in world affairs? International business? International politics? Diplomacy? Are you already involved with Model UN, international service learning or travel? Would you like to be recognize for it?Be rewarded by earning the Cannon School Global Studies Certificate! Want to learn more, please contact Dr. Simard-Newman (room 509).

There is a sign-up sheet outside of Mrs. Todd’s room in the World Language hallway to participate in the Foreign Language Festival Competition at Lenoir Rhyne. The deadline to sign up is October 31^st. On November 1^st, you will receive an e-mail from your faculty mentor.

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.

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

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:

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

House Standings
715	770	935	993

Mr. Ruddy & Ms. Schaefer
Annie Heisel & Grant Haigney

Thanks to AJ Arledge and CJ Newton for helping transfer boxes from a car to the building! Your kindness was appreciated.

Students, Are you interested in world affairs? International business? International politics? Diplomacy? Are you already involved with Model UN, international service learning or travel? Would you like to be recognize for it?Be rewarded by earning the Cannon School Global Studies Certificate! Want to learn more, please contact Dr. Simard-Newman (room 509).

There is a sign-up sheet outside of Mrs. Todd’s room in the World Language hallway to participate in the Foreign Language Festival Competition at Lenoir Rhyne. The deadline to sign up is October 31^st. On November 1^st, you will receive an e-mail from your faculty mentor.

Cannon Med is hosting a “science at UNC” seminar this Friday in room 631 at 11:20. We will be having two science majors who are both juniors (quantitative biology & biology) come and speak about their life as a science major at UNC. This is great for anyone looking to go into the sciences or just want to know more about student life at UNC.

Model UN: we will have a meeting on MONDAY, OCTOBER 22 during lunch in the Library Annex to discuss and prepare for our next trip to Wiliam and Mary the weekend of Nov. 9th. Be there!!!! Please remember that permission forms for WMHSMUN are due to Mrs. Shaefer by Monday—but if you want your best chance of securing a spot, you should turn your form in THIS WEEK!!!!  You are expected to bring your form to Mrs. Shaefer PERSONALLY before the meeting on Monday so that she can assign spots fairly on a first-come, first serve basis. Please email her with questions.

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.

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

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 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

House Standings
715	770	935	993

Kate Fisk
Sofia Rooney

This past weekend, Caleb Campos won the NC State Weightlifting Championship! Please recognize his PASSION for hard work in earning this honor!

There is a sign-up sheet outside of Mrs. Todd’s room in the World Language hallway to participate in the Foreign Language Festival Competition at Lenoir Rhyne. The deadline to sign up is October 31^st. On November 1^st, you will receive an e-mail from your faculty mentor.

Cannon Med is hosting a “science at UNC” seminar this Friday in room 631 at 11:20. We will be having two science majors who are both juniors (quantitative biology & biology) come and speak about their life as a science major at UNC. This is great for anyone looking to go into the sciences or just want to know more about student life at UNC.

Model UN: we will have a meeting on MONDAY, OCTOBER 22 during lunch in the Library Annex to discuss and prepare for our next trip to Wiliam and Mary the weekend of Nov. 9th. Be there!!!! Please remember that permission forms for WMHSMUN are due to Mrs. Shaefer by Monday—but if you want your best chance of securing a spot, you should turn your form in THIS WEEK!!!!  You are expected to bring your form to Mrs. Shaefer PERSONALLY before the meeting on Monday so that she can assign spots fairly on a first-come, first serve basis. Please email her with questions.

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.

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 TODAY. 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 TODAY.Materials must be submitted to Dr. Wilner as a printed packet by 3 pm onTODAY.  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 TODAY:

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 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

House Standings
715	770	935	993

Clint Harris
Julia Van Epps

This past weekend, Caleb Campos won the NC State Weightlifting Championship! Please recognize his PASSION for hard work in earning this honor!

Thank you, Meg Crosbie and Brooke Van Epps, for helping with a project during your drop. Your KINDNESS is appreciated.

Cannon Med is hosting a “science at UNC” seminar this Friday in room 631 at 11:20. We will be having two science majors who are both juniors (quantitative biology & biology) come and speak about their life as a science major at UNC. This is great for anyone looking to go into the sciences or just want to know more about student life at UNC.

Model UN: we will have a meeting on MONDAY, OCTOBER 22 during lunch in the Library Annex to discuss and prepare for our next trip to Wiliam and Mary the weekend of Nov. 9th. Be there!!!! Please remember that permission forms for WMHSMUN are due to Mrs. Shaefer by Monday—but if you want your best chance of securing a spot, you should turn your form in THIS WEEK!!!!  You are expected to bring your form to Mrs. Shaefer PERSONALLY before the meeting on Monday so that she can assign spots fairly on a first-come, first serve basis. Please email her with questions.

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 TODAY, October 18^th, in room #512.

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. 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 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

House Standings
	\
715	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 18^th, in room #512.

Do you love to dance? If so, come to room 631 TODAY October 17^th 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. 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.

TODAY:

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

House Standings
	\
715	770	934	993

Andrew Aldous demonstrated INTEGRITY when he turned in a lost debit card. Thanks, Andrew!

Jack Field showed TEAMWORK and KINDNESS when he volunteered to come during his lunch to play his viola with younger students.  He took two young musicians into my office to help and inspire them.

Anna Ruth Morrison audition and got accepted into the American String Teachers All-State Orchestra showing PASSION!!  She will go compete, perform, and represent Cannon School at ASTA Clinic October 19th and 20th.

Do you love to dance? If so, come to room 631 next Wednesday October 17^th during lunch for an interest meeting for the first Cannon Dance Club!

Join us for Lunch and Learn tomorrow, Tuesday 10/16, for a talk on gender and gender pronouns in recognition of International Pronouns Day (10/17).   Snacks will be offered! This is open to all faculty AND students.

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!”

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. 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.

TODAY:

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