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House Standings
250	60	67	240

Jenny Howard

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JUNIORS:  Student Life on TODAY with College Counseling & Dean Team.  PREPARING YOUR STORY will be our theme.  Please complete the interest inventories on Family Connection by noon on Feb 23 (Strength Finders, Career Interest Inventory, Do What You Are can all be found under the “about me” tab).  BRING YOUR LAPTOPS!!

Animus (Dunn & Mattson advisory) meet in Mrs. Mattson’s room – Segura

Humanitas (Herder & Eury advisory) meet in Math Classroom 504 – McClanahan

Impetus (Ruddy and Reulbach advisory) meet in Math Classroom 503 – Mann

Integritas (West and Huffman advisory) meet in College Counseling Room 616 – Shandley

Cannon Theater Company presents the musical CINDERELLA tonight, Friday, and Saturday at 7:00pm! This beautiful, magical, and funny take on the fairy tale has something for everyone. Reserve your tickets in advance at https://www.onthestage.com/show/the-cannon-school/cinderella-8202/tickets

Do you live a life of Honor?  The Honor Council election is on 3/2!  If you are interested in serving on the Honor Council, please submit a speech to Dean Booker by Monday February 27th at 3:05pm.  You must agree to serve a 2 year term unless you are a Senior.  There will be 1 open seat for rising 10th graders, 1 for rising 11th graders, and 3 open seats for rising 12th graders.

On Tuesday, February 28 Cannon US students will have the opportunity to hear nationally-known author and speaker, Julie Lythcott-Haims.
Julie Lythcott-Haims served as dean of freshmen and undergraduate advising at Stanford University. She has spoken and written widely on the phenomenon of helicopter parenting, and her work has appeared on TEDx talks and in The New York Times and the Chicago Tribune. Julie holds a BA from Stanford University and a JD from Harvard Law School, and is pursuing an MFA in writing from California College of the Arts.

Camp sessions for US students! Camp Cannon has a large selection of camps for US students that include topics such as: programming, writing, improvisation, service, photography, orchestra, and wrestling camps. Additionally, there are educational opportunities that include: SAT and ACT Prep courses, essay writing, Spanish, algebra, interview skills, and study skills. Be sure to pick up a camp brochure in the US office. Registration opens on March 1^st.

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: College Representatives coming to Cannon.  Please sign up on Family Connections to attend a session in Room 616.

TODAY: The University of Alabama

March 8: UNC Charlotte

March 9: UNC Greensboro, Mississippi State University

March 13: University of Tampa, Mercer University, Catawba College, The University of Arizona

March 28: Salem College

March 29: University of South Carolina, Furman University

House Standings
210	35	67	199

Zachary Venos, Alex Cox, & Dasha Duncan

Congratulations to the Cannon School Dancers who showed PASSION when they received elite high gold recognition at Star Systems Regional Talent Competition on February 12 2017. The also took 1st place in the Teen Open Shooting Star Division. The dancers from the upper school class traveled to Albemarle, NC to compete against other dance companies in North and South Carolina and performed an open style routine. The team consists of Kailey Baez, Gillian Ventura, Noelle Nieske, Symone Walker, and Abby Jo McLuaghlin. Great job dancers!

John Luke Godino demonstrated KINDNESS when he offered to find out who had left his hoodie in a classroom and returned it to him. Thanks, John Luke!

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JUNIORS:  Student Life on Thursday, February 23 with College Counseling & Dean Team.  PREPARING YOUR STORY will be our theme.  Please complete the interest inventories on Family Connection by noon on Feb 23 (Strength Finders, Career Interest Inventory, Do What You Are can all be found under the “about me” tab).  BRING YOUR LAPTOPS!!

Animus (Dunn & Mattson advisory) meet in Mrs. Mattson’s room – Segura

Humanitas (Herder & Eury advisory) meet in Math Classroom 504 – McClanahan

Impetus (Ruddy and Reulbach advisory) meet in Math Classroom 503 – Mann

Integritas (West and Huffman advisory) meet in College Counseling Room 616 – Shandley

Do you live a life of Honor?  The Honor Council election is on 3/2!  If you are interested in serving on the Honor Council, please submit a speech to Dean Booker by Monday February 27th at 3:05pm.  You must agree to serve a 2 year term unless you are a Senior.  There will be 1 open seat for rising 10th graders, 1 for rising 11th graders, and 3 open seats for rising 12th graders.

On Tuesday, February 28 Cannon US students will have the opportunity to hear nationally-known author and speaker, Julie Lythcott-Haims.
Julie Lythcott-Haims served as dean of freshmen and undergraduate advising at Stanford University. She has spoken and written widely on the phenomenon of helicopter parenting, and her work has appeared on TEDx talks and in The New York Times and the Chicago Tribune. Julie holds a BA from Stanford University and a JD from Harvard Law School, and is pursuing an MFA in writing from California College of the Arts.

Do you want to learn how to salsa dance, eat yummy food, and earn extra credit in your Spanish class? Then come on TODAY to the dance studio (in the blue gym) during lunch where the Cannon dance team will be hosting salsa lessons taught by Mrs. Allgood!! Everyone is welcome and no partners are required!! Wear comfortable shoes and clothes and join us for lots of fun!!

Camp sessions for US students! Camp Cannon has a large selection of camps for US students that include topics such as: programming, writing, improvisation, service, photography, orchestra, and wrestling camps. Additionally, there are educational opportunities that include: SAT and ACT Prep courses, essay writing, Spanish, algebra, interview skills, and study skills. Be sure to pick up a camp brochure in the US office. Registration opens on March 1^st.

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: College Representatives coming to Cannon.  Please sign up on Family Connections to attend a session in Room 616.

2/23/17: The University of Alabama

March 8: UNC Charlotte

March 9: UNC Greensboro

March 13: University of Tampa

March 28: Salem College

3/29/17: University of South Carolina, Furman University

House Standings
210	35	67	199

Andrew Aldous

Taylor Mock showed TEAMWORK when he helped House Integritas count money raised for Wings of Eagles.

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Do you live a life of Honor?  The Honor Council election is on 3/2!  If you are interested in serving on the Honor Council, please submit a speech to Dean Booker by Monday February 27th at 3:05pm.  You must agree to serve a 2 year term unless you are a Senior.  There will be 1 open seat for rising 10th graders, 1 for rising 11th graders, and 3 open seats for rising 12th graders.

On Tuesday, February 28 Cannon US students will have the opportunity to hear nationally-known author and speaker, Julie Lythcott-Haims.
Julie Lythcott-Haims served as dean of freshmen and undergraduate advising at Stanford University. She has spoken and written widely on the phenomenon of helicopter parenting, and her work has appeared on TEDx talks and in The New York Times and the Chicago Tribune. Julie holds a BA from Stanford University and a JD from Harvard Law School, and is pursuing an MFA in writing from California College of the Arts.

Do you want to learn how to salsa dance, eat yummy food, and earn extra credit in your Spanish class? Then come on Wednesday February 22nd to the dance studio (in the blue gym) during lunch where the Cannon dance team will be hosting salsa lessons taught by Mrs. Allgood!! Everyone is welcome and no partners are required!! Wear comfortable shoes and clothes and join us for lots of fun!!

Camp sessions for US students! Camp Cannon has a large selection of camps for US students that include topics such as: programming, writing, improvisation, service, photography, orchestra, and wrestling camps. Additionally, there are educational opportunities that include: SAT and ACT Prep courses, essay writing, Spanish, algebra, interview skills, and study skills. Be sure to pick up a camp brochure in the US office. Registration opens on March 1^st.

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: College Representatives coming to Cannon.  Please sign up on Family Connections to attend a session in Room 616.

2/23/17: The University of Alabama

March 8: UNC Charlotte

March 9: UNC Greensboro

March 13: University of Tampa

March 28: Salem College

3/29/17: University of South Carolina, Furman University

House Standings
210	35	67	199

Brooke Wesselmann

Will Combs and Hampton Dickens showed INTEGRITY when they cleaned the Commons after some student left their trash behind!  WTG men!

Daphne Reynolds and Andrew Ayer showed KINDNESS when they took 100 trays from the Upper School to the Cafeteria after school for Dean Booker.  Many thanks!!!

Connor Peterson and Zach Reulbach demonstrated INTEGRITY when they self-reported to a teacher that they had worked together on an assignment. Way to go, Fellas!

Taylor Mock showed KINDNESS by volunteering to take a stack of trays back to the cafeteria.

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Do you live a life of Honor?  The Honor Council election is on 3/2!  If you are interested in serving on the Honor Council, please submit a speech to Dean Booker by Monday February 27th at 3:05pm.  You must agree to serve a 2 year term unless you are a Senior.  There will be 1 open seat for rising 10th graders, 1 for rising 11th graders, and 3 open seats for rising 12th graders.

All students are invited to our next session of Cougars Talk today at lunch in room 616! We will be watching a few spoken word videos that recognize and celebrate Black History Month.  Come watch and talk with us! 

Do you want to learn how to salsa dance, eat yummy food, and earn extra credit in your Spanish class? Then come on Wednesday February 22nd to the dance studio (in the blue gym) during lunch where the Cannon dance team will be hosting salsa lessons taught by Mrs. Allgood!! Everyone is welcome and no partners are required!! Wear comfortable shoes and clothes and join us for lots of fun!! 

Camp sessions for US students! Camp Cannon has a large selection of camps for US students that include topics such as: programming, writing, improvisation, service, photography, orchestra, and wrestling camps. Additionally, there are educational opportunities that include: SAT and ACT Prep courses, essay writing, Spanish, algebra, interview skills, and study skills. Be sure to pick up a camp brochure in the US office. Registration opens on March 1^st.

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: College Representatives coming to Cannon.  Please sign up on Family Connections to attend a session in Room 616.

2/23/17: The University of Alabama

March 8: UNC Charlotte

March 9: UNC Greensboro

March 13: University of Tampa

March 28: Salem College

3/29/17: University of South Carolina, Furman University

House Standings
180	35	67	189

Emma Beier, Tyler Chase, Joshua Doolittle,  Constantin Dornburg,  Sydney Frazier, Matthew Godino, Carli Gordon, Logan Gray,  Tommy Jones, Olivia Kinsella, Paisley Lewis, Tamer Metwalli, Hadley Neal, Lydia Pinto,  Cameron Ray, Kristen Sharma,  Mitchell Skolaris,  Nathan Smith,  Mudi Tokunboh, Savannah Watkins, Trey Zamora attended the Sophomore College Road Trip to Clemson and Wofford. They all were excellent representatives for Cannon, demonstrating RESPECT throughout the day for tour guides, speakers, chaperones, the bus driver, and one another. They also showed PASSION by asking thoughtful questions throughout the day. Way to go sophomores!

Gracias Kyle Barone, Sami, Eagle, and Madison Holmes show KINDNESS by always helping me put the desks back in order after class.

Collier Leatherman showed KINDNESS when he offered to return a stack of red trays to the dining room after school.

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Do you want to learn how to salsa dance, eat yummy food, and earn extra credit in your Spanish class? Then come on Wednesday February 22nd to the dance studio (in the blue gym) during lunch where the Cannon dance team will be hosting salsa lessons taught by Mrs. Allgood!! Everyone is welcome and no partners are required!! Wear comfortable shoes and clothes and join us for lots of fun!! 

Camp sessions for US students! Camp Cannon has a large selection of camps for US students that include topics such as: programming, writing, improvisation, service, photography, orchestra, and wrestling camps. Additionally, there are educational opportunities that include: SAT and ACT Prep courses, essay writing, Spanish, algebra, interview skills, and study skills. Be sure to pick up a camp brochure in the US office. Registration opens on March 1^st.

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: College Representatives coming to Cannon.  Please sign up on Family Connections to attend a session in Room 616.

2/23/17: The University of Alabama

March 8: UNC Charlotte

March 9: UNC Greensboro

March 13: University of Tampa

March 28: Salem College

3/29/17: University of South Carolina, Furman University

House Standings
180	35	67	189

Danny Yessayan

Ross Bertram showed KINDNESS & RESPECT when he picked up trash in the cafeteria that was not his.

Henry Koehler, Abi Gadudasu, Luke Letica, Lucas Kabasakalian, Carter Otey, and Floris Stratman demonstrated amazing TEAMWORK and PASSION by earning Outstanding Soloist awards, straight superior ratings from the judges, and just representing Cannon like the bosses they are at this year’s UNCC Jazz Festival.

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Do you want to learn how to salsa dance, eat yummy food, and earn extra credit in your Spanish class? Then come on Wednesday February 22nd to the dance studio (in the blue gym) during lunch where the Cannon dance team will be hosting salsa lessons taught by Mrs. Allgood!! Everyone is welcome and no partners are required!! Wear comfortable shoes and clothes and join us for lots of fun!! 

Camp sessions for US students! Camp Cannon has a large selection of camps for US students that include topics such as: programming, writing, improvisation, service, photography, orchestra, and wrestling camps. Additionally, there are educational opportunities that include: SAT and ACT Prep courses, essay writing, Spanish, algebra, interview skills, and study skills. Be sure to pick up a camp brochure in the US office. Registration opens on March 1^st.

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: College Representatives coming to Cannon.  Please sign up on Family Connections to attend a session in Room 616.

March 8: UNC Charlotte

March 9: UNC Greensboro

March 13: University of Tampa

March 28: Salem College

House Standings
160	25	67	129

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Camp sessions for US students! Camp Cannon has a large selection of camps for US students that include topics such as: programming, writing, improvisation, service, photography, orchestra, and wrestling camps. Additionally, there are educational opportunities that include: SAT and ACT Prep courses, essay writing, Spanish, algebra, interview skills, and study skills. Be sure to pick up a camp brochure in the US office. Registration opens on March 1^st.

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: College Representatives coming to Cannon.  Please sign up on Family Connections to attend a session in Room 616.

March 8: UNC Charlotte

March 9: UNC Greensboro

March 13: University of Tampa

March 28: Salem College

House Standings
160	25	67	129

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Camp sessions for US students! Camp Cannon has a large selection of camps for US students that include topics such as: programming, writing, improvisation, service, photography, orchestra, and wrestling camps. Additionally, there are educational opportunities that include: SAT and ACT Prep courses, essay writing, Spanish, algebra, interview skills, and study skills. Be sure to pick up a camp brochure in the US office. Registration opens on March 1^st.

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: College Representatives coming to Cannon.  Please sign up on Family Connections to attend a session in Room 616.

March 8: UNC Charlotte

March 9: UNC Greensboro

March 13: University of Tampa

March 28: Salem College

Curious about GAP Year Programs? Attend the USA GAP Year Fair, Sunday, Feb. 12 from 3-6 PM (presentation 3-3:45 PM) at Providence Day School. The fair will provide you and your parents with a broad exposure to the variety of gap year programs that emphasize experiential education and personal growth through travel, language immersion, directed study, outdoor adventure, community service, and/or internships.  

House Standings
150	25	67	129

Maren McCrary & Hayden Bullard & Megan McClanahan 2/8

Joshua Doolittle TODAY!!

Zach Olguin showed PASSION by coming back to campus on Senior Skip Day to learn about Design Thinking from the folks a Skookum.

Jake Diskin showed PASSIONate leadership by coming back to campus on Senior Skip Day to speak with the class of 2021.

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Bake Sale in MS Our names are Maddie and Ollie and we are part of the Junior Council for AGSF. AGSF stands for A Giving Spirit Foundation, and is an organization that helps women in North Carolina manage their lives with terminal illnesses, with a primary focus on ALS. ALS is a progressive disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord, with an average life expectancy of 3-5 years. This Thursday and Friday, February 9th and 10th February, our team is going to have a bake sale to raise money for this organization and we would appreciate your support. Items cost between $1 and $3, and of course, donations are always welcome! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at obreese@cannonschool.org or mreiss@cannonschool.org . Thanks! 

Juniors, As you may know it is a tradition for the junior class to perform a promenade dance for the seniors to kick off the dancing at prom. This email is to officially invite you to participate. There will be an interest meeting at 11:30 on TODAY in room #701. Hope to see you there! – Ms. Eury

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: College Representatives coming to Cannon.  Please sign up on Family Connections to attend a session in Room 616.

March 8: UNC Charlotte

March 9: UNC Greensboro

March 13: University of Tampa

March 28: Salem College

Curious about GAP Year Programs? Attend the USA GAP Year Fair, Sunday, Feb. 12 from 3-6 PM (presentation 3-3:45 PM) at Providence Day School. The fair will provide you and your parents with a broad exposure to the variety of gap year programs that emphasize experiential education and personal growth through travel, language immersion, directed study, outdoor adventure, community service, and/or internships.  

House Standings
150	25	52	129

Maren McCrary & Hayden Bullard

Dean Zelaya showed PASSION when she orchestrated a Cannon School “first”…taking the entire Upper School to see Hidden Figures.  WTG!!!

Cade Lewis and Alec Easton showed KINDNESS when they carried a classmates bags to the nurse’s office.   Bravo!

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Bake Sale in MS Our names are Maddie and Ollie and we are part of the Junior Council for AGSF. AGSF stands for A Giving Spirit Foundation, and is an organization that helps women in North Carolina manage their lives with terminal illnesses, with a primary focus on ALS. ALS is a progressive disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord, with an average life expectancy of 3-5 years. This Thursday and Friday, February 9th and 10th February, our team is going to have a bake sale to raise money for this organization and we would appreciate your support. Items cost between $1 and $3, and of course, donations are always welcome! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at obreese@cannonschool.org or mreiss@cannonschool.org . Thanks! 

Juniors, As you may know it is a tradition for the junior class to perform a promenade dance for the seniors to kick off the dancing at prom. This email is to officially invite you to participate. There will be an interest meeting at 11:30 on Thursday, Feb. 9th in room #701. Hope to see you there! – Ms. Eury

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: College Representatives coming to Cannon.  Please sign up on Family Connections to attend a session in Room 616.

March 8: UNC Charlotte

March 9: UNC Greensboro

March 13: University of Tampa

March 28: Salem College

Looking for volunteer opportunities at school? There are two Beyond the Bell classes for Session 3 that need volunteers, Brick Adventures LEGO on Tuesdays from 3 to 4 p.m. and Crazy Running on Fridays from 3 to 4 p.m. Session 3 runs from 2/21/17-5/517. Email Mrs. Brashear at mbrashear@cannonschool.org if you are interested.

Curious about GAP Year Programs? Attend the USA GAP Year Fair, Sunday, Feb. 12 from 3-6 PM (presentation 3-3:45 PM) at Providence Day School. The fair will provide you and your parents with a broad exposure to the variety of gap year programs that emphasize experiential education and personal growth through travel, language immersion, directed study, outdoor adventure, community service, and/or internships.