House Games Standings
266	214	171	313

Jackson Welsh, Jenny Howard, Madison Holmes, Madison Hendry, Connor Yang, Maddie Woods, Peyton Skill, Dasha Duncan, Toni Baer, Jackson Cooksey, Crystal Walker, Jack Galida, Bryce Bell, Alex Cox and Alec Easton all showed PASSION and dedication by spending their day off last Friday at the Cougars On-Site Workshop.

Thank you Kelly Zhang for showing KINDNESS by helping out in the lower school!  You are thoughtful!

Brian Park showed his PASSION for Chemistry by presenting his research at the national ACS conference in Columbia, SC last week.  Very exciting!

Catie Kuralt has been working hard and showing PASSION as she builds her team for the annual Light the Night benefit walk and related fundraisers.  Way to go Catie!

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Today is RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS! You are challenged to complete the act of kindness that is written on your card. One small act can spark a chain reaction, so see what you can do!

 Mr. Davis’ A block and B block classes will not drop today (Wednesday). They will be in rehearsal for Saturday’s Jazz Concert in the CPAC.

Next Tuesday, November 8th, we will celebrate our democracy and Election Day with KidsVoting! Please stop by the Private Dining Room between classes, during breaks and lunch, and during student choice to vote! The AP Gov students and ELP classes will also be collecting exit poll data. In order to fully celebrate our right to vote and democratic values, please wear your red, white, and blue that day! Since we are a precinct for regular voting and KidsVoting, students may not wear political shirts supporting particular candidates and/or issues since electioneering activities are not allowed too close the voting polls.

Leadership Lunch with Mr. Bill Diskin (Checking the Ego) on Friday in Foundation Hall.  Everyone welcome!

Thursday at lunch time we will have a math club meeting in room 504. 

ITS BACK!!! Cannon Math Competition on November 10th (Math Drop Day) in the Academic Center.  Challenges for all levels and PRIZES!!!  Ask your math teacher today!

On Friday, Nov. 4 during lunch, stop by the table set up outside the lunchroom to meet with a representative from Oxbridge Academic Programs. Oxbridge offers students the opportunity to spend the summer in one of 10 locations across Europe and the United States. Students select from over 180 subjects such as Medicine, Law, Engineering, Drama, Photography and Fashion, in cities like Oxford, Cambridge, Paris, Barcelona, New York, Los Angeles and more. Stop by to pick up a brochure and learn more about this amazing summer study abroad opportunity.

Halloween is coming up quickly, and House Animus wants to make sure that our armed forces can get some treats too. The House is teaming up with Operation Gratitude in their Candy Buyback program  to collect any leftover candy you may have from Halloween (including chocolate, but no Pixy Stix please) and unused dental hygiene products. There will be collection boxes at the front and back entrances to the school  for everyone and one for teachers in the teacher workroom. All donations will be accepted until November 11 (Veterans Day). If you have any questions, please email cmichaels@cannonschool.org (Animus Service Prefect) or jliborio@cannonschool.org (Animus Head Girl). Thank you for your support!!

November 4th:

Ohio Wesleyan University – Private, Small Town, Ohio, 1700 Undergrads.

A private liberal arts school affiliated with the United Methodist Church.  Nearly one third of its students declare at least two majors, which is one of the highest percentages of multiple majors in the country. Engineering majors can partake in the school’s 3-2 program, in which students spend three years at Wesleyan and two in an engineering program.

 Florida Institute of Technology- Private, Large Town, Florida, 3600 Undergrads.

Near the Atlantic coast and the Kennedy Space Center and NASA shuttle launches, Florida Tech offers strong academic programs in the fields of science, engineering, aeronautics and business. Undergraduate students who major in engineering or science are required to complete a culminating research project, which are displayed at an annual show case.

November 9th:

UNC- Greensboro– Public, large town, NC, 15,300 undergrads

100 areas of study and 200 student organizations.  A scenic campus with prominent research initiatives such as Gateway University Research Park and Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering.

November 11^th:

Lynn University – Private, Large Town, Florida, 2000 Undergrads

Just three miles from the beach, the school offers career-focused majors that help you build your resume before you graduate.  Consistently ranked as one of the top five most international universities in the US.

November 14^th:

Stetson University – Private, Small Town, Florida, 3000 students, Div. 1 Athletics

November 16^th:

Ringling College of Art & Design– Private,  (urban) Sarasota, FL, 1200 undergrads

A noted innovative visual arts college with a highly acclaimed computer animation program.  Also lauded as “the Most Wired Campus in the US” by Us News & World Report.

November 17^th:

MCPHS – Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences – Private, Large City/Boston, Massachusetts, 3900 Undergrads

Training professionals for the healthcare industry with over 108 health science programs to choose from. The school has prepared more students for professional careers in pharmacy than any other academic institution in the world.

November 28^th:

Savannah College of Art and Design – Private, City, Georgia, 9700 Undergrads

Located in the heart of Savannah, SCAD exists to prepare talented arts students for professional careers. SCAD also has a location in Hong Kong.

House Games Standings
155	214	171	313

Amy Clark, Peyton Skill, Toni Baer & Amelia Wyatt

Grayson Herrera & Tyler Chase showed INTEGRITY when they cleaned up the messy sophomore eating area in the quad.  

 News Feed

Today is MIX IT UP DAY! Mix it Up day was created in 2002 to “encourage students to break down social barriers by sitting and interacting with someone new for just one day.” Cannon will be celebrating by giving each upper school member a sticker in advisory. Around the school, students and teachers will have the same stickers, and everyone is encouraged to talk to people with the same sticker by trying to introduce themselves and/or sit with this group at lunch.

On Friday, Nov. 4 during lunch, stop by the table set up outside the lunchroom to meet with a representative from Oxbridge Academic Programs. Oxbridge offers students the opportunity to spend the summer in one of 10 locations across Europe and the United States. Students select from over 180 subjects such as Medicine, Law, Engineering, Drama, Photography and Fashion, in cities like Oxford, Cambridge, Paris, Barcelona, New York, Los Angeles and more. Stop by to pick up a brochure and learn more about this amazing summer study abroad opportunity.

Halloween is coming up quickly, and House Animus wants to make sure that our armed forces can get some treats too. The House is teaming up with Operation Gratitude in their Candy Buyback program  to collect any leftover candy you may have from Halloween (including chocolate, but no Pixy Stix please) and unused dental hygiene products. There will be collection boxes at the front and back entrances to the school  for everyone and one for teachers in the teacher workroom. All donations will be accepted until November 11 (Veterans Day). If you have any questions, please email cmichaels@cannonschool.org (Animus Service Prefect) or jliborio@cannonschool.org (Animus Head Girl). Thank you for your support!!

November 1^st:  –                                                                                                                             The American University of Paris – Private, Paris, France, 1000 undergraduates

A successful experiment in international, interdisciplinary education.  The school brings together the American university model with cultural, social & professional opportunities of Paris.

Bridgewater College – Private, Small Town, Virginia, 1800 Undergrads.

Students at Bridgewater College collaborate with faculty to create personalized learning experiences.  Grounded in liberal arts, students learn a variety of disciplines on a 4-1-4 based academic calendar.

Bryant University – Private, Small Town, Rhode Island, 3300 Undergrads.

Most popular majors include Business, International Business, Accounting & Communication.  Half of the students study abroad.  The university offers more than 100 student organizations and Greek life.

November 4th:

Ohio Wesleyan University – Private, Small Town, Ohio, 1700 Undergrads.

A private liberal arts school affiliated with the United Methodist Church.  Nearly one third of its students declare at least two majors, which is one of the highest percentages of multiple majors in the country. Engineering majors can partake in the school’s 3-2 program, in which students spend three years at Wesleyan and two in an engineering program.

 Florida Institute of Technology- Private, Large Town, Florida, 3600 Undergrads.

Near the Atlantic coast and the Kennedy Space Center and NASA shuttle launches, Florida Tech offers strong academic programs in the fields of science, engineering, aeronautics and business. Undergraduate students who major in engineering or science are required to complete a culminating research project, which are displayed at an annual show case.

November 9th:

UNC- Greensboro– Public, large town, NC, 15,300 undergrads

100 areas of study and 200 student organizations.  A scenic campus with prominent research initiatives such as Gateway University Research Park and Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering.

November 11^th:

Lynn University – Private, Large Town, Florida, 2000 Undergrads

Just three miles from the beach, the school offers career-focused majors that help you build your resume before you graduate.  Consistently ranked as one of the top five most international universities in the US.

November 14^th:

Stetson University – Private, Small Town, Florida, 3000 students, Div. 1 Athletics

November 16^th:

Ringling College of Art & Design– Private,  (urban) Sarasota, FL, 1200 undergrads

A noted innovative visual arts college with a highly acclaimed computer animation program.  Also lauded as “the Most Wired Campus in the US” by Us News & World Report.

November 17^th:

MCPHS – Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences – Private, Large City/Boston, Massachusetts, 3900 Undergrads

Training professionals for the healthcare industry with over 108 health science programs to choose from. The school has prepared more students for professional careers in pharmacy than any other academic institution in the world.

November 28^th:

Savannah College of Art and Design – Private, City, Georgia, 9700 Undergrads

Located in the heart of Savannah, SCAD exists to prepare talented arts students for professional careers. SCAD also has a location in Hong Kong.

House Games Standings
1st Place	2nd Place	4th Place	3rd Place

Amelia Andretti, Cole Batchelor, Justin Boyd, Thomas Bragg, Jake Diskin, Abhi Gadudasu, Mackenzie Hanby, Camille Harley, Taylor Lumpkins, Jackson Lods, Peyton Skill, Holly Springate, Hope Springate, Osahon Tokunboh, Mudi Tokunboh, Alex Varghese, and Maddie Woods demonstrated PASSION and TEAMWORK in planning and executing this year’s Homecoming festivities.

Michael Baker, Jarius Hamilton, Liselotte Stratman, Adam Parks, Carter Otey, Dominque Ramirez-Bejarano, Zion Hendrix, and Qon Murphy demonstrated TEAMWORK when he stepped in to help Student Council during homecoming.

 Grace Turner, Alec Easton, and Catie Kuralt demonstrated TEAMWORK when they cleaned up a mess left over from lunch in the atrium.  Thanks so much!

Joe Wilson demonstrated INTEGRITY when he turned in another student’s wallet that he found.

Jackson Cooksey showed INTEGRITY when he cleaned up the disastrous Junior Hallway after school.  Thank you!!!!

A big thank you to Morgan Waite, Alexandra Holloway, and Mary Edwards for planning and organizing the Upper School Spanish Club Faculty Taco Lunch! These girls demonstrated tremendous leadership skills by setting up meetings, delegating tasks, and problem-solving under pressure. Your hard work is an example to others! Way to go!

Also – thank you to all of the Spanish Club volunteers who helped prepare, pack and deliver food: Sarah Edwards, Taylor Watson, Renee Boisvert, Sarah Kuo, Mason Waite, Summer Shinn, Eva Kozlowski, Caroline Livingston, Gabby Holloway, Kaylin Slattery, Haley Gullett, Stephanie Grissom, Madeline Calcagno, Holly Springate, Hope Springate, Luke Thomas, and Annie Earnshaw. 

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Today is BE SWEET DAY! Try to go out of your way to compliment someone or do something to make someone’s day better.

Student Drivers: You may not park on the grass on campus.  Violators will earn a Community Restoration.

On Friday, Nov. 4 during lunch, stop by the table set up outside the lunchroom to meet with a representative from Oxbridge Academic Programs. Oxbridge offers students the opportunity to spend the summer in one of 10 locations across Europe and the United States. Students select from over 180 subjects such as Medicine, Law, Engineering, Drama, Photography and Fashion, in cities like Oxford, Cambridge, Paris, Barcelona, New York, Los Angeles and more. Stop by to pick up a brochure and learn more about this amazing summer study abroad opportunity.

As the second quarter begins, please remember that the US library is reserved for academic pursuits.  Students who choose to study in the library agree to maintain a respectful and productive learning environment. Students who feel the need to take a break from their studies (ex. video gaming, fantasy football, socializing, etc.) should use the Commons.  

NEXT WEEK IS KINDNESS WEEK AT CANNON SCHOOL! 

Starting Monday, October 31^st, Cannon will have each week day dedicated to a different theme (including Mix It Up Day on November 1^st). 

Monday- Be Sweet Day
Tuesday- Mix It Up Day
Wednesday- Random Acts of Kindness
Thursday- Thankful Thursday
Friday- Forgiving Friday

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST  is MIX IT UP DAY!! Mix it Up day was created in 2002 to “encourage students to break down social barriers by sitting and interacting with someone new for just one day.” Cannon will be celebrating by giving each upper school member a sticker in advisory. Around the school, students and teachers will have the same stickers, and everyone is encouraged to talk or introduce themselves to people with the same sticker in the hallway or classes. At lunch, tables will be set up according to what sticker you have, and people can to sit with someone different or include someone new at their table.

Halloween is coming up quickly, and House Animus wants to make sure that our armed forces can get some treats too. The House is teaming up with Operation Gratitude in their Candy Buyback program  to collect any leftover candy you may have from Halloween (including chocolate, but no Pixy Stix please) and unused dental hygiene products. There will be collection boxes at the front and back entrances to the school  for everyone and one for teachers in the teacher workroom. All donations will be accepted until November 11 (Veterans Day). If you have any questions, please email cmichaels@cannonschool.org (Animus Service Prefect) or jliborio@cannonschool.org (Animus Head Girl). Thank you for your support!!

[My name is Karlie Redfern and I’m a senior. For my Capstone, I am hosting a 4v4 COED volleyball tournament (all skill levels are encouraged to play :)) to raise money for the Military Order of the Purple Heart. My Grandfather received a Purple Heart during the Vietnam war and has done a lot for his community such as establishing many organizations as Purple Heart Supporters (High Schools, businesses, and even the Bank of America Stadium). He plays a big role in the organization and in my life so this means a lot to me. This is open to all upper school students and faculty who want to participate. The tournament is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 3rd at 2pm (@ Cannon). This means those who are taking the SAT that day will have plenty of time to get to the school and play! The entry fee will be $20 per team ($5 per person) and those who aren’t able to participate can also donate money. You will pay upfront as you check in your team. The winning team will receive four $20 gift cards to Chick-fil-A and most importantly, bragging rights. I need to know your team (first and last name of each player) and team name or if you are dropping out by November 25^th!!!! You can email, text, or tell me in person. If you are interested in playing but don’t have a full team, I will help you find other players or teams who are needing an extra player or two. As the date gets closer, I will send out more information on the format of the actual tournament and who is going to be playing who. It’s going to be very relaxed and fun so don’t worry if you’ve never played before! I hope you all will participate and please let me know if you have any questions about anything!

My email is kredfern@cannonschool.org and you can also get in touch with Coach Marten, Varsity volleyball coach and P.E. teacher who is helping me run the tournament, at mmarten@cannonschool.org.]

November 1^st: 

Bridgewater College – Private, Small Town, Virginia, 1800 Undergrads.

Bryant University – Private, Small Town, Rhode Island, 3300 Undergrads.

The American University of Paris – Private, Paris, France, 1000 undergraduates. A successful experiment in international, interdisciplinary education.  The school brings together the American university model with cultural, social & professional opportunities of Paris.

November 4^th:

Ohio Wesleyan University – Private, Small Town, Ohio, 1700 Undergrads.

Florida Institute of Technology- Private, Large Town, Florida, 3600 Undergrads.

November 11^th:

Lynn University –Private, Large Town, Florida, 2000 Undergrads. Just three miles from the beach, the school offers career-focused majors that help you build your resume before you graduate.  Consistently ranked as one of the top five most international universities in the US.

November 16^th:

Ringling College of Art & Design– Private,  (urban) Sarasota, FL, 1200 undergrads. A noted innovative visual arts college with a highly acclaimed computer animation program.  Also lauded as “the Most Wired Campus in the US” by Us News & World Report.

November 17^th:

MCPHS – Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences – Private, Large City/Boston, Massachusetts, 3900 Undergrads. Training professionals for the healthcare industry with over 108 health science programs to choose from. The school has prepared more students for professional careers in pharmacy than any other academic institution in the world.

November 28^th:

Savannah College of Art and Design – Private, City, Georgia, 9700 Undergrads. Located in the heart of Savannah, SCAD exists to prepare talented arts students for professional careers. SCAD also has a location in Hong Kong.

House Standings
155	194	152	313

Amelia Andretti, Cole Batchelor, Justin Boyd, Thomas Bragg, Jake Diskin, Abhi Gadudasu, Mackenzie Hanby, Camille Harley, Taylor Lumpkins, Jackson Lods, Peyton Skill, Holly Springate, Hope Springate, Osahon Tokunboh, Mudi Tokunboh, Alex Varghese, and Maddie Woods demonstrated PASSION and TEAMWORK in planning and executing this year’s Homecoming festivities.

Michael Baker, Jarius Hamilton, Liselotte Stratman, Adam Parks, Carter Otey, Dominque Ramirez-Bejarano, Zion Hendrix, and Qon Murphy demonstrated TEAMWORK when he stepped in to help Student Council during homecoming.

 Grace Turner, Alec Easton, and Catie Kuralt demonstrated TEAMWORK when they cleaned up a mess left over from lunch in the atrium.  Thanks so much!

Joe Wilson demonstrated INTEGRITY when he turned in another student’s wallet that he found.

Jackson Cooksey showed INTEGRITY when he cleaned up the disastrous Junior Hallway after school.  Thank you!!!!

 News Feed

Student Drivers: You may not park on the grass on campus.  Violators will earn a Community Restoration.

On Friday, Nov. 4 during lunch, stop by the table set up outside the lunchroom to meet with a representative from Oxbridge Academic Programs. Oxbridge offers students the opportunity to spend the summer in one of 10 locations across Europe and the United States. Students select from over 180 subjects such as Medicine, Law, Engineering, Drama, Photography and Fashion, in cities like Oxford, Cambridge, Paris, Barcelona, New York, Los Angeles and more. Stop by to pick up a brochure and learn more about this amazing summer study abroad opportunity.

As the second quarter begins, please remember that the US library is reserved for academic pursuits.  Students who choose to study in the library agree to maintain a respectful and productive learning environment. Students who feel the need to take a break from their studies (ex. video gaming, fantasy football, socializing, etc.) should use the Commons.  

NEXT WEEK IS KINDNESS WEEK AT CANNON SCHOOL! 

Starting Monday, October 31^st, Cannon will have each week day dedicated to a different theme (including Mix It Up Day on November 1^st). 

Monday- Be Sweet Day
Tuesday- Mix It Up Day
Wednesday- Random Acts of Kindness
Thursday- Thankful Thursday
Friday- Forgiving Friday

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST  is MIX IT UP DAY!! Mix it Up day was created in 2002 to “encourage students to break down social barriers by sitting and interacting with someone new for just one day.” Cannon will be celebrating by giving each upper school member a sticker in advisory. Around the school, students and teachers will have the same stickers, and everyone is encouraged to talk or introduce themselves to people with the same sticker in the hallway or classes. At lunch, tables will be set up according to what sticker you have, and people can to sit with someone different or include someone new at their table.

Halloween is coming up quickly, and House Animus wants to make sure that our armed forces can get some treats too. The House is teaming up with Operation Gratitude in their Candy Buyback program  to collect any leftover candy you may have from Halloween (including chocolate, but no Pixy Stix please) and unused dental hygiene products. There will be collection boxes at the front and back entrances to the school  for everyone and one for teachers in the teacher workroom. All donations will be accepted until November 11 (Veterans Day). If you have any questions, please email cmichaels@cannonschool.org (Animus Service Prefect) or jliborio@cannonschool.org (Animus Head Girl). Thank you for your support!!

[My name is Karlie Redfern and I’m a senior. For my Capstone, I am hosting a 4v4 COED volleyball tournament (all skill levels are encouraged to play :)) to raise money for the Military Order of the Purple Heart. My Grandfather received a Purple Heart during the Vietnam war and has done a lot for his community such as establishing many organizations as Purple Heart Supporters (High Schools, businesses, and even the Bank of America Stadium). He plays a big role in the organization and in my life so this means a lot to me. This is open to all upper school students and faculty who want to participate. The tournament is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 3rd at 2pm (@ Cannon). This means those who are taking the SAT that day will have plenty of time to get to the school and play! The entry fee will be $20 per team ($5 per person) and those who aren’t able to participate can also donate money. You will pay upfront as you check in your team. The winning team will receive four $20 gift cards to Chick-fil-A and most importantly, bragging rights. I need to know your team (first and last name of each player) and team name or if you are dropping out by November 25^th!!!! You can email, text, or tell me in person. If you are interested in playing but don’t have a full team, I will help you find other players or teams who are needing an extra player or two. As the date gets closer, I will send out more information on the format of the actual tournament and who is going to be playing who. It’s going to be very relaxed and fun so don’t worry if you’ve never played before! I hope you all will participate and please let me know if you have any questions about anything!

My email is kredfern@cannonschool.org and you can also get in touch with Coach Marten, Varsity volleyball coach and P.E. teacher who is helping me run the tournament, at mmarten@cannonschool.org.]

November 1^st: 

Bridgewater College – Private, Small Town, Virginia, 1800 Undergrads.

Bryant University – Private, Small Town, Rhode Island, 3300 Undergrads.

The American University of Paris – Private, Paris, France, 1000 undergraduates. A successful experiment in international, interdisciplinary education.  The school brings together the American university model with cultural, social & professional opportunities of Paris.

November 4^th:

Ohio Wesleyan University – Private, Small Town, Ohio, 1700 Undergrads.

Florida Institute of Technology- Private, Large Town, Florida, 3600 Undergrads.

November 11^th:

Lynn University –Private, Large Town, Florida, 2000 Undergrads. Just three miles from the beach, the school offers career-focused majors that help you build your resume before you graduate.  Consistently ranked as one of the top five most international universities in the US.

November 16^th:

Ringling College of Art & Design– Private,  (urban) Sarasota, FL, 1200 undergrads. A noted innovative visual arts college with a highly acclaimed computer animation program.  Also lauded as “the Most Wired Campus in the US” by Us News & World Report.

November 17^th:

MCPHS – Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences – Private, Large City/Boston, Massachusetts, 3900 Undergrads. Training professionals for the healthcare industry with over 108 health science programs to choose from. The school has prepared more students for professional careers in pharmacy than any other academic institution in the world.

November 28^th:

Savannah College of Art and Design – Private, City, Georgia, 9700 Undergrads. Located in the heart of Savannah, SCAD exists to prepare talented arts students for professional careers. SCAD also has a location in Hong Kong.

House Standings
140	140	152	315

Cole, John, & Gillian Ventura

  News Feed

Student Drivers: You may not park on the grass on campus.  Violators will earn a Community Restoration.

As the second quarter begins, please remember that the US library is reserved for academic pursuits.  Students who choose to study in the library agree to maintain a respectful and productive learning environment. Students who feel the need to take a break from their studies (ex. video gaming, fantasy football, socializing, etc.) should use the Commons.  

NEXT WEEK IS KINDNESS WEEK AT CANNON SCHOOL! 

Starting Monday, October 31^st, Cannon will have each week day dedicated to a different theme (including Mix It Up Day on November 1^st). 

Monday- Be Sweet Day
Tuesday- Mix It Up Day
Wednesday- Random Acts of Kindness
Thursday- Thankful Thursday
Friday- Forgiving Friday

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST  is MIX IT UP DAY!! Mix it Up day was created in 2002 to “encourage students to break down social barriers by sitting and interacting with someone new for just one day.” Cannon will be celebrating by giving each upper school member a sticker in advisory. Around the school, students and teachers will have the same stickers, and everyone is encouraged to talk or introduce themselves to people with the same sticker in the hallway or classes. At lunch, tables will be set up according to what sticker you have, and people can to sit with someone different or include someone new at their table.

TONIGHT is Movie In The Quad!!!! It is the night before House Games so you won’t have any homework :). Last year we had over 100 people attend so this year let’s make it 200! We will be showing Pitch Perfect as the movie this year. There will be all you can eat pizza for a small price of a $5. Come dressed up to enter the Costume Contest and win a Chick-Fil-A  gift card! We will have a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. You can enter alone or as a group! The event will take place in the outside cafeteria with heaters. Bring blankets and pillows! There will be candy and popcorn since it is close to Halloween. 

Halloween is coming up quickly, and House Animus wants to make sure that our armed forces can get some treats too. The House is teaming up with Operation Gratitude in their Candy Buyback program  to collect any leftover candy you may have from Halloween (including chocolate, but no Pixy Stix please) and unused dental hygiene products. There will be collection boxes at the front and back entrances to the school  for everyone and one for teachers in the teacher workroom. All donations will be accepted until November 11 (Veterans Day). If you have any questions, please email cmichaels@cannonschool.org (Animus Service Prefect) or jliborio@cannonschool.org (Animus Head Girl). Thank you for your support!!

[My name is Karlie Redfern and I’m a senior. For my Capstone, I am hosting a 4v4 COED volleyball tournament (all skill levels are encouraged to play :)) to raise money for the Military Order of the Purple Heart. My Grandfather received a Purple Heart during the Vietnam war and has done a lot for his community such as establishing many organizations as Purple Heart Supporters (High Schools, businesses, and even the Bank of America Stadium). He plays a big role in the organization and in my life so this means a lot to me. This is open to all upper school students and faculty who want to participate. The tournament is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 3rd at 2pm (@ Cannon). This means those who are taking the SAT that day will have plenty of time to get to the school and play! The entry fee will be $20 per team ($5 per person) and those who aren’t able to participate can also donate money. You will pay upfront as you check in your team. The winning team will receive four $20 gift cards to Chick-fil-A and most importantly, bragging rights. I need to know your team (first and last name of each player) and team name or if you are dropping out by November 25^th!!!! You can email, text, or tell me in person. If you are interested in playing but don’t have a full team, I will help you find other players or teams who are needing an extra player or two. As the date gets closer, I will send out more information on the format of the actual tournament and who is going to be playing who. It’s going to be very relaxed and fun so don’t worry if you’ve never played before! I hope you all will participate and please let me know if you have any questions about anything!

My email is kredfern@cannonschool.org and you can also get in touch with Coach Marten, Varsity volleyball coach and P.E. teacher who is helping me run the tournament, at mmarten@cannonschool.org.]

Cougars On-Site Workshop: Friday, October, 28^th 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Cannon School College Counseling will host a workshop for Juniors focused on developing the skills necessary to secure a summer job, internship or job shadowing experience.  An overview will be given on topics of decision making, cover letter and resume writing, interviewing and networking. Juniors must register by October 24^th to attend, space is limited.  Email Kristin McClanahan at kmcclanahan@cannonschool.org to secure your spot.  Cougars On-Site will also be offered as a 4-day Winterm Course in January.  The course will be more in-depth than the workshop.  Students who complete the Winterm course will have a finished resume and cover letter, have experienced a mock interview, participated in an etiquette lunch and developed a networking contact list. More information will be released soon on how to register for Winterm courses.

TODAY:

Lafayette College – Private, Small City, Pennsylvania, 2500 Undergrads.

Miami University – Public, Small Town, Ohio, 16000 Undergrads.

Samford University – Private, Large City/Near Birmingham, Alabama, 3100 Undergrads. A private research university rooted in Christian spirit.  The university offers 158 majors, minors, concentrations & pre-professional programs.  Students committed to community service.

Sewanee: The University of the South – Private, Rural, Tennessee, 1600 Undergrads. America’s only university owned & governed by the Episcopal Church. The liberal arts school offers outside the classroom study opportunities including a semester at Yale’s Directed Research Program. Also known for their Outing Club.

Wittenberg University – Private, Small City, Ohio, 1950 Undergrads. The liberal arts university is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church.  Students of all faiths are encouraged to participate in services. In addition to a full array of majors, the school offers cooperative programs with other US schools including: Case Western, Columbia, Washington University & Duke.

November 1^st: 

Bridgewater College – Private, Small Town, Virginia, 1800 Undergrads.

Bryant University – Private, Small Town, Rhode Island, 3300 Undergrads.

The American University of Paris – Private, Paris, France, 1000 undergraduates. A successful experiment in international, interdisciplinary education.  The school brings together the American university model with cultural, social & professional opportunities of Paris.

November 4^th:

Ohio Wesleyan University – Private, Small Town, Ohio, 1700 Undergrads.

Florida Institute of Technology- Private, Large Town, Florida, 3600 Undergrads.

November 11^th:

Lynn University –Private, Large Town, Florida, 2000 Undergrads. Just three miles from the beach, the school offers career-focused majors that help you build your resume before you graduate.  Consistently ranked as one of the top five most international universities in the US.

November 16^th:

Ringling College of Art & Design– Private,  (urban) Sarasota, FL, 1200 undergrads. A noted innovative visual arts college with a highly acclaimed computer animation program.  Also lauded as “the Most Wired Campus in the US” by Us News & World Report.

November 17^th:

MCPHS – Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences – Private, Large City/Boston, Massachusetts, 3900 Undergrads. Training professionals for the healthcare industry with over 108 health science programs to choose from. The school has prepared more students for professional careers in pharmacy than any other academic institution in the world.

November 28^th:

Savannah College of Art and Design – Private, City, Georgia, 9700 Undergrads. Located in the heart of Savannah, SCAD exists to prepare talented arts students for professional careers. SCAD also has a location in Hong Kong.

House Standings
140	140	152	255

Connor Yang, Renee Boisvert, & Miles Batley

High praise for the gentlemen in Mr. Scurlock’s and Mr. Arthur’s advisories who showed great respect for each other and courage when sharing tips and suggestions for being a successful Cannon student.  Tim Bunten, Cam Dixon, Dylan Grupinski, Jordan Johnson, Kevin King, Zack Olguin, Joe Russell, Michael Sofio, Jaleel Usher, Will Clinard, Riley Fraser, Abhi Gadudasu, Logan Gray, Joseph Guasco, Henry Koehler, Brandon Meeks, Liam O’Brien, Justin Thompson, John Ventura, and Trey Zamora

Carlton Bragg demonstrated RESPECT when he worked to get a rowdy class back on track. Thank you, Carlton!

John Luke Godino and Maya Campbell demonstrated KINDNESS when they volunteered to help a teacher. Thank you!

  News Feed

The JV volleyball team remained undefeated in conference play by winning the JV conference tournament yesterday.  Congratulations to the team on a great season!!!!

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 26TH is Movie In The Quad!!!! It is the night before House Games so you won’t have any homework :). Last year we had over 100 people attend so this year let’s make it 200! We will be showing Pitch Perfect as the movie this year. There will be all you can eat pizza for a small price of a $5. Come dressed up to enter the Costume Contest and win a Chick-Fil-A  gift card! We will have a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. You can enter alone or as a group! The event will take place in the outside cafeteria with heaters. Bring blankets and pillows! There will be candy and popcorn since it is close to Halloween. If you are interested in entering the costume contest, then see the rules below: 

Halloween is coming up quickly, and House Animus wants to make sure that our armed forces can get some treats too. The House is teaming up with Operation Gratitude in their Candy Buyback program  to collect any leftover candy you may have from Halloween (including chocolate, but no Pixy Stix please) and unused dental hygiene products. There will be collection boxes at the front and back entrances to the school  for everyone and one for teachers in the teacher workroom. All donations will be accepted until November 11 (Veterans Day). If you have any questions, please email cmichaels@cannonschool.org (Animus Service Prefect) or jliborio@cannonschool.org (Animus Head Girl). Thank you for your support!!

Costume rules:
-All people participating in the costume contest must write their name, grade, and costume upon entering.
-All costumes must be school appropriate
-Each contestant can wear and present just one costume only.
-Participants must wait in the cafeteria until their name is called to enter the stage.
-Make the most of your time on the runway.

Cougars On-Site Workshop: Friday, October, 28^th 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Cannon School College Counseling will host a workshop for Juniors focused on developing the skills necessary to secure a summer job, internship or job shadowing experience.  An overview will be given on topics of decision making, cover letter and resume writing, interviewing and networking. Juniors must register by October 24^th to attend, space is limited.  Email Kristin McClanahan at kmcclanahan@cannonschool.org to secure your spot.  Cougars On-Site will also be offered as a 4-day Winterm Course in January.  The course will be more in-depth than the workshop.  Students who complete the Winterm course will have a finished resume and cover letter, have experienced a mock interview, participated in an etiquette lunch and developed a networking contact list. More information will be released soon on how to register for Winterm courses.

TODAY:

Providence College – Private, Small City, Roman Catholic, Rhode Island, 4000 Undergrads.

The College of Wooster – Private, Small Town, Ohio, 2000 Undergrads.

Boston College- Private, urban, Chestnut Hill, MA, 9100 undergrads. A Catholic research university committed to rigorous intellectual development in conjunction with religious, ethical & personal formation of its students to better serve the community & world at large. Home to the recently opened Center for Entrepreneurship.  BC students and alumni in the past decade have garnered more than $100 million in venture backing.

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art – Private, NYC, New York, 900 Undergrads. The college located in the East Village is home to schools of engineering, architecture & art.  All students pay half tuition & students who demonstrate need can get additional assistance.

October 26^th:

Lafayette College – Private, Small City, Pennsylvania, 2500 Undergrads.

Miami University – Public, Small Town, Ohio, 16000 Undergrads.

Samford University – Private, Large City/Near Birmingham, Alabama, 3100 Undergrads. A private research university rooted in Christian spirit.  The university offers 158 majors, minors, concentrations & pre-professional programs.  Students committed to community service.

Sewanee: The University of the South – Private, Rural, Tennessee, 1600 Undergrads. America’s only university owned & governed by the Episcopal Church. The liberal arts school offers outside the classroom study opportunities including a semester at Yale’s Directed Research Program. Also known for their Outing Club.

Wittenberg University – Private, Small City, Ohio, 1950 Undergrads. The liberal arts university is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church.  Students of all faiths are encouraged to participate in services. In addition to a full array of majors, the school offers cooperative programs with other US schools including: Case Western, Columbia, Washington University & Duke.

November 1^st: 

Bridgewater College – Private, Small Town, Virginia, 1800 Undergrads.

Bryant University – Private, Small Town, Rhode Island, 3300 Undergrads.

The American University of Paris – Private, Paris, France, 1000 undergraduates. A successful experiment in international, interdisciplinary education.  The school brings together the American university model with cultural, social & professional opportunities of Paris.

November 4^th:

Ohio Wesleyan University – Private, Small Town, Ohio, 1700 Undergrads.

Florida Institute of Technology- Private, Large Town, Florida, 3600 Undergrads.

November 11^th:

Lynn University –Private, Large Town, Florida, 2000 Undergrads. Just three miles from the beach, the school offers career-focused majors that help you build your resume before you graduate.  Consistently ranked as one of the top five most international universities in the US.

November 16^th:

Ringling College of Art & Design– Private,  (urban) Sarasota, FL, 1200 undergrads. A noted innovative visual arts college with a highly acclaimed computer animation program.  Also lauded as “the Most Wired Campus in the US” by Us News & World Report.

November 17^th:

MCPHS – Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences – Private, Large City/Boston, Massachusetts, 3900 Undergrads. Training professionals for the healthcare industry with over 108 health science programs to choose from. The school has prepared more students for professional careers in pharmacy than any other academic institution in the world.

November 28^th:

Savannah College of Art and Design – Private, City, Georgia, 9700 Undergrads. Located in the heart of Savannah, SCAD exists to prepare talented arts students for professional careers. SCAD also has a location in Hong Kong.

House Standings
140	140	152	255

Brandon Greer & Lucas Kabasakalian

The Birthday Crew from Ms. Morrell’s Advisory shared their spirit with the many faculty and staff celebrating birthdays this weekend, showing KINDNESS! So fun and KIND!

  News Feed

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 26TH is Movie In The Quad!!!! It is the night before House Games so you won’t have any homework :). Last year we had over 100 people attend so this year let’s make it 200! We will be showing Pitch Perfect as the movie this year. There will be all you can eat pizza for a small price of a $5. Come dressed up to enter the Costume Contest and win a Chick-Fil-A  gift card! We will have a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. You can enter alone or as a group! The event will take place in the outside cafeteria with heaters. Bring blankets and pillows! There will be candy and popcorn since it is close to Halloween. If you are interested in entering the costume contest, then see the rules below: 

Halloween is coming up quickly, and House Animus wants to make sure that our armed forces can get some treats too. The House is teaming up with Operation Gratitude in their Candy Buyback program  to collect any leftover candy you may have from Halloween (including chocolate, but no Pixy Stix please) and unused dental hygiene products. There will be collection boxes at the front and back entrances to the school  for everyone and one for teachers in the teacher workroom. All donations will be accepted until November 11 (Veterans Day). If you have any questions, please email cmichaels@cannonschool.org (Animus Service Prefect) or jliborio@cannonschool.org (Animus Head Girl). Thank you for your support!!

Costume rules:
-All people participating in the costume contest must write their name, grade, and costume upon entering.
-All costumes must be school appropriate
-Each contestant can wear and present just one costume only.
-Participants must wait in the cafeteria until their name is called to enter the stage.
-Make the most of your time on the runway.

Cougars On-Site Workshop: Friday, October, 28^th 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Cannon School College Counseling will host a workshop for Juniors focused on developing the skills necessary to secure a summer job, internship or job shadowing experience.  An overview will be given on topics of decision making, cover letter and resume writing, interviewing and networking. Juniors must register by October 24^th to attend, space is limited.  Email Kristin McClanahan at kmcclanahan@cannonschool.org to secure your spot.  Cougars On-Site will also be offered as a 4-day Winterm Course in January.  The course will be more in-depth than the workshop.  Students who complete the Winterm course will have a finished resume and cover letter, have experienced a mock interview, participated in an etiquette lunch and developed a networking contact list. More information will be released soon on how to register for Winterm courses.

TODAY:

Washington & Jefferson College–Private, rural, PA, 1350 undergrads. Offering a liberal arts education with an on-time graduation guarantee & themed residential living communities. Business majors are exposed to real world experiences through the Small Business Center.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute – Private, Small City, Massachusetts, 4200 Undergrads. A research university that prepares students for STEM careers where 60% of students pursue an engineering degree. The Global Perspective Program allows students to learn in one of over 40 project centers on six continents.

October 25^th:

Providence College – Private, Small City, Roman Catholic, Rhode Island, 4000 Undergrads.

The College of Wooster – Private, Small Town, Ohio, 2000 Undergrads.

Boston College- Private, urban, Chestnut Hill, MA, 9100 undergrads. A Catholic research university committed to rigorous intellectual development in conjunction with religious, ethical & personal formation of its students to better serve the community & world at large. Home to the recently opened Center for Entrepreneurship.  BC students and alumni in the past decade have garnered more than $100 million in venture backing.

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art – Private, NYC, New York, 900 Undergrads. The college located in the East Village is home to schools of engineering, architecture & art.  All students pay half tuition & students who demonstrate need can get additional assistance.

October 26^th:

Lafayette College – Private, Small City, Pennsylvania, 2500 Undergrads.

Miami University – Public, Small Town, Ohio, 16000 Undergrads.

Samford University – Private, Large City/Near Birmingham, Alabama, 3100 Undergrads. A private research university rooted in Christian spirit.  The university offers 158 majors, minors, concentrations & pre-professional programs.  Students committed to community service.

Sewanee: The University of the South – Private, Rural, Tennessee, 1600 Undergrads. America’s only university owned & governed by the Episcopal Church. The liberal arts school offers outside the classroom study opportunities including a semester at Yale’s Directed Research Program. Also known for their Outing Club.

Wittenberg University – Private, Small City, Ohio, 1950 Undergrads. The liberal arts university is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church.  Students of all faiths are encouraged to participate in services. In addition to a full array of majors, the school offers cooperative programs with other US schools including: Case Western, Columbia, Washington University & Duke.

November 1^st: 

Bridgewater College – Private, Small Town, Virginia, 1800 Undergrads.

Bryant University – Private, Small Town, Rhode Island, 3300 Undergrads.

The American University of Paris – Private, Paris, France, 1000 undergraduates. A successful experiment in international, interdisciplinary education.  The school brings together the American university model with cultural, social & professional opportunities of Paris.

November 4^th:

Ohio Wesleyan University – Private, Small Town, Ohio, 1700 Undergrads.

Florida Institute of Technology- Private, Large Town, Florida, 3600 Undergrads.

November 11^th:

Lynn University –Private, Large Town, Florida, 2000 Undergrads. Just three miles from the beach, the school offers career-focused majors that help you build your resume before you graduate.  Consistently ranked as one of the top five most international universities in the US.

November 16^th:

Ringling College of Art & Design– Private,  (urban) Sarasota, FL, 1200 undergrads. A noted innovative visual arts college with a highly acclaimed computer animation program.  Also lauded as “the Most Wired Campus in the US” by Us News & World Report.

November 17^th:

MCPHS – Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences – Private, Large City/Boston, Massachusetts, 3900 Undergrads. Training professionals for the healthcare industry with over 108 health science programs to choose from. The school has prepared more students for professional careers in pharmacy than any other academic institution in the world.

November 28^th:

Savannah College of Art and Design – Private, City, Georgia, 9700 Undergrads. Located in the heart of Savannah, SCAD exists to prepare talented arts students for professional careers. SCAD also has a location in Hong Kong.

House Standings
0	0	12	4

Will Clinard

Greyson Herrera showed KINDNESS by helping Mrs. Pinto carry in giant water bottle. 

  News Feed

House Leadership meeting TODAY in Foundation Hall @ lunch.

The varsity soccer team will play Charlotte Latin School in the 2^nd round of the NCISAA Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 4:15 pm on the stadium field at Cannon School.  Admission will be charge in accordance with the NCISAA policy of $ 7.00 for adults, $5.00 for students, children under the age of 8 are admitted for free. 

Spirit Week Themes:
TODAY: Cannon Spirit Day!!!

National Arts Honor Society will meet TODAY at 11:30 in the US Art Studio. All visual (media and studio) art students are welcome, even if you were unable to make the last meeting. We will be voting for officers and choosing service projects for the year. Treats will be provided. 

Next WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 26TH is Movie In The Quad!!!! It is the night before house games so you won’t have any homework :). Last year we had over 100 people attend so this year let’s make it 200! We will be showing Pitch Perfect as the movie this year. There will be all you can eat pizza for a small price of a $5. Come dressed up to enter the Costume Contest and win a Chick-Fil-A  gift card! We will have a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. You can enter alone or as a group! The event will take place in the outside cafeteria with heaters. Bring blankets and pillows! There will be candy and popcorn since it is close to Halloween. If you are interested in entering the costume contest, then see the rules below: 

Costume rules:
-All people participating in the costume contest must write their name, grade, and costume upon entering.
-All costumes must be school appropriate
-Each contestant can wear and present just one costume only.
-Participants must wait in the cafeteria until their name is called to enter the stage.
-Make the most of your time on the runway.

Homecoming 2016

TODAY, October 21^st

5:30pm -Steven Metz Band , Quad outside of Cougars’ Den entrance.  First 100 people get a free giveaway from the Alumni Office: Cannon Crazies sunglasses

6:50pm- Senior Night, Randy Marion Field

7:30pm- Homecoming game kickoff – Cannon School v. Metrolina Christian

Saturday, October 22^nd

Annual Homecoming 5K and Kids’ Fun Run

8:00am- On-site registration opens

8:45am -Kids’ Fun Run on Tysinger Track

9:00am -5K begins, Cannon School Cross Country Trail   ($15 Registration fee includes a participation gift)

5K online registration form (https://form.jotform.com/62765916366973)

Refreshments provided

For questions, contact Sarah Allgood, Alumni Relations Coordinator (sallgood@cannonschool.org)

Cougars On-Site Workshop: Friday, October, 28^th 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Cannon School College Counseling will host a workshop for Juniors focused on developing the skills necessary to secure a summer job, internship or job shadowing experience.  An overview will be given on topics of decision making, cover letter and resume writing, interviewing and networking. Juniors must register by October 24^th to attend, space is limited.  Email Kristin McClanahan at kmcclanahan@cannonschool.org to secure your spot.  Cougars On-Site will also be offered as a 4-day Winterm Course in January.  The course will be more in-depth than the workshop.  Students who complete the Winterm course will have a finished resume and cover letter, have experienced a mock interview, participated in an etiquette lunch and developed a networking contact list. More information will be released soon on how to register for Winterm courses.

October 24^th:

Washington & Jefferson College–Private, rural, PA, 1350 undergrads. Offering a liberal arts education with an on-time graduation guarantee & themed residential living communities. Business majors are exposed to real world experiences through the Small Business Center.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute – Private, Small City, Massachusetts, 4200 Undergrads. A research university that prepares students for STEM careers where 60% of students pursue an engineering degree. The Global Perspective Program allows students to learn in one of over 40 project centers on six continents.

October 25^th:

Providence College – Private, Small City, Roman Catholic, Rhode Island, 4000 Undergrads.

The College of Wooster – Private, Small Town, Ohio, 2000 Undergrads.

Boston College- Private, urban, Chestnut Hill, MA, 9100 undergrads. A Catholic research university committed to rigorous intellectual development in conjunction with religious, ethical & personal formation of its students to better serve the community & world at large. Home to the recently opened Center for Entrepreneurship.  BC students and alumni in the past decade have garnered more than $100 million in venture backing.

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art – Private, NYC, New York, 900 Undergrads. The college located in the East Village is home to schools of engineering, architecture & art.  All students pay half tuition & students who demonstrate need can get additional assistance.

October 26^th:

Lafayette College – Private, Small City, Pennsylvania, 2500 Undergrads.

Miami University – Public, Small Town, Ohio, 16000 Undergrads.

Samford University – Private, Large City/Near Birmingham, Alabama, 3100 Undergrads. A private research university rooted in Christian spirit.  The university offers 158 majors, minors, concentrations & pre-professional programs.  Students committed to community service.

Sewanee: The University of the South – Private, Rural, Tennessee, 1600 Undergrads. America’s only university owned & governed by the Episcopal Church. The liberal arts school offers outside the classroom study opportunities including a semester at Yale’s Directed Research Program. Also known for their Outing Club.

Wittenberg University – Private, Small City, Ohio, 1950 Undergrads. The liberal arts university is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church.  Students of all faiths are encouraged to participate in services. In addition to a full array of majors, the school offers cooperative programs with other US schools including: Case Western, Columbia, Washington University & Duke.

November 1^st: 

Bridgewater College – Private, Small Town, Virginia, 1800 Undergrads.

Bryant University – Private, Small Town, Rhode Island, 3300 Undergrads.

The American University of Paris – Private, Paris, France, 1000 undergraduates. A successful experiment in international, interdisciplinary education.  The school brings together the American university model with cultural, social & professional opportunities of Paris.

November 4^th:

Ohio Wesleyan University – Private, Small Town, Ohio, 1700 Undergrads.

Florida Institute of Technology- Private, Large Town, Florida, 3600 Undergrads.

November 11^th:

Lynn University –Private, Large Town, Florida, 2000 Undergrads. Just three miles from the beach, the school offers career-focused majors that help you build your resume before you graduate.  Consistently ranked as one of the top five most international universities in the US.

November 16^th:

Ringling College of Art & Design– Private,  (urban) Sarasota, FL, 1200 undergrads. A noted innovative visual arts college with a highly acclaimed computer animation program.  Also lauded as “the Most Wired Campus in the US” by Us News & World Report.

November 17^th:

MCPHS – Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences – Private, Large City/Boston, Massachusetts, 3900 Undergrads. Training professionals for the healthcare industry with over 108 health science programs to choose from. The school has prepared more students for professional careers in pharmacy than any other academic institution in the world.

November 28^th:

Savannah College of Art and Design – Private, City, Georgia, 9700 Undergrads. Located in the heart of Savannah, SCAD exists to prepare talented arts students for professional careers. SCAD also has a location in Hong Kong.

House Standings
0	0	12	4

Kate Fisk

  News Feed

The varsity soccer team will play Charlotte Latin School in the 2^nd round of the NCISAA Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 4:15 pm on the stadium field at Cannon School.  Admission will be charge in accordance with the NCISAA policy of $ 7.00 for adults, $5.00 for students, children under the age of 8 are admitted for free. 

Freshmen:  During New Student Seminar TODAY, the College Counseling Team will meet with you to introduce the computer program you will be using with us for the next four years.   Bring your charged laptop to Foundation Hall during your drop.  You will receive an email on Wednesday from Family Connection with login information – do not delete this email as you will need it on Thursday.  This program will take the entire drop to complete.

Spirit Week Themes:
TODAY:Twin Day
Friday (10/21):Cannon Spirit Day!!!

National Arts Honor Society will meet TODAY at 11:30 in the US Art Studio. All visual (media and studio) art students are welcome, even if you were unable to make the last meeting. We will be voting for officers and choosing service projects for the year. Treats will be provided. 

Next WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 26TH is Movie In The Quad!!!! It is the night before house games so you won’t have any homework :). Last year we had over 100 people attend so this year let’s make it 200! We will be showing Pitch Perfect as the movie this year. There will be all you can eat pizza for a small price of a $5. Come dressed up to enter the Costume Contest and win a Chick-Fil-A  gift card! We will have a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. You can enter alone or as a group! The event will take place in the outside cafeteria with heaters. Bring blankets and pillows! There will be candy and popcorn since it is close to Halloween. If you are interested in entering the costume contest, then see the rules below: 

Costume rules:
-All people participating in the costume contest must write their name, grade, and costume upon entering.
-All costumes must be school appropriate
-Each contestant can wear and present just one costume only.
-Participants must wait in the cafeteria until their name is called to enter the stage.
-Make the most of your time on the runway.

Homecoming 2016

Friday, October 21^st

5:30pm -Steven Metz Band , Quad outside of Cougars’ Den entrance.  First 100 people get a free giveaway from the Alumni Office: Cannon Crazies sunglasses

6:50pm- Senior Night, Randy Marion Field

7:30pm- Homecoming game kickoff – Cannon School v. Metrolina Christian

Saturday, October 22^nd

Annual Homecoming 5K and Kids’ Fun Run

8:00am- On-site registration opens

8:45am -Kids’ Fun Run on Tysinger Track

9:00am -5K begins, Cannon School Cross Country Trail   ($15 Registration fee includes a participation gift)

5K online registration form (https://form.jotform.com/62765916366973)

Refreshments provided

For questions, contact Sarah Allgood, Alumni Relations Coordinator (sallgood@cannonschool.org)

Cougars On-Site Workshop: Friday, October, 28^th 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Cannon School College Counseling will host a workshop for Juniors focused on developing the skills necessary to secure a summer job, internship or job shadowing experience.  An overview will be given on topics of decision making, cover letter and resume writing, interviewing and networking. Juniors must register by October 24^th to attend, space is limited.  Email Kristin McClanahan at kmcclanahan@cannonschool.org to secure your spot.  Cougars On-Site will also be offered as a 4-day Winterm Course in January.  The course will be more in-depth than the workshop.  Students who complete the Winterm course will have a finished resume and cover letter, have experienced a mock interview, participated in an etiquette lunch and developed a networking contact list. More information will be released soon on how to register for Winterm courses.

TODAY:

Lees-McRae College – Private, Rural, North Carolina, 1000 Undergrads.

Trinity College– Private, urban, Hartford, CT, 2100 undergrads. Offering an interdisciplinary liberal arts & sciences program where all classes are taught by faculty. It offers a Human Rights Program that is the first of its kind among US liberal arts colleges.

October 24^th:

Washington & Jefferson College–Private, rural, PA, 1350 undergrads. Offering a liberal arts education with an on-time graduation guarantee & themed residential living communities. Business majors are exposed to real world experiences through the Small Business Center.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute – Private, Small City, Massachusetts, 4200 Undergrads. A research university that prepares students for STEM careers where 60% of students pursue an engineering degree. The Global Perspective Program allows students to learn in one of over 40 project centers on six continents.

October 25^th:

Providence College – Private, Small City, Roman Catholic, Rhode Island, 4000 Undergrads.

The College of Wooster – Private, Small Town, Ohio, 2000 Undergrads.

Boston College- Private, urban, Chestnut Hill, MA, 9100 undergrads. A Catholic research university committed to rigorous intellectual development in conjunction with religious, ethical & personal formation of its students to better serve the community & world at large. Home to the recently opened Center for Entrepreneurship.  BC students and alumni in the past decade have garnered more than $100 million in venture backing.

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art – Private, NYC, New York, 900 Undergrads. The college located in the East Village is home to schools of engineering, architecture & art.  All students pay half tuition & students who demonstrate need can get additional assistance.

October 26^th:

Lafayette College – Private, Small City, Pennsylvania, 2500 Undergrads.

Miami University – Public, Small Town, Ohio, 16000 Undergrads.

Samford University – Private, Large City/Near Birmingham, Alabama, 3100 Undergrads. A private research university rooted in Christian spirit.  The university offers 158 majors, minors, concentrations & pre-professional programs.  Students committed to community service.

Sewanee: The University of the South – Private, Rural, Tennessee, 1600 Undergrads. America’s only university owned & governed by the Episcopal Church. The liberal arts school offers outside the classroom study opportunities including a semester at Yale’s Directed Research Program. Also known for their Outing Club.

Wittenberg University – Private, Small City, Ohio, 1950 Undergrads. The liberal arts university is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church.  Students of all faiths are encouraged to participate in services. In addition to a full array of majors, the school offers cooperative programs with other US schools including: Case Western, Columbia, Washington University & Duke.

November 1^st: 

Bridgewater College – Private, Small Town, Virginia, 1800 Undergrads.

Bryant University – Private, Small Town, Rhode Island, 3300 Undergrads.

The American University of Paris – Private, Paris, France, 1000 undergraduates. A successful experiment in international, interdisciplinary education.  The school brings together the American university model with cultural, social & professional opportunities of Paris.

November 4^th:

Ohio Wesleyan University – Private, Small Town, Ohio, 1700 Undergrads.

Florida Institute of Technology- Private, Large Town, Florida, 3600 Undergrads.

November 11^th:

Lynn University –Private, Large Town, Florida, 2000 Undergrads. Just three miles from the beach, the school offers career-focused majors that help you build your resume before you graduate.  Consistently ranked as one of the top five most international universities in the US.

November 16^th:

Ringling College of Art & Design– Private,  (urban) Sarasota, FL, 1200 undergrads. A noted innovative visual arts college with a highly acclaimed computer animation program.  Also lauded as “the Most Wired Campus in the US” by Us News & World Report.

November 17^th:

MCPHS – Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences – Private, Large City/Boston, Massachusetts, 3900 Undergrads. Training professionals for the healthcare industry with over 108 health science programs to choose from. The school has prepared more students for professional careers in pharmacy than any other academic institution in the world.

November 28^th:

Savannah College of Art and Design – Private, City, Georgia, 9700 Undergrads. Located in the heart of Savannah, SCAD exists to prepare talented arts students for professional careers. SCAD also has a location in Hong Kong.

House Standings
0	0	12	4

Kate Fisk

  News Feed

Freshmen:  During New Student Seminar on Thursday, October 20^th, the College Counseling Team will meet with you to introduce the computer program you will be using with us for the next four years.   Bring your charged laptop to Foundation Hall during your drop.  You will receive an email on Wednesday from Family Connection with login information – do not delete this email as you will need it on Thursday.  This program will take the entire drop to complete.

Spirit Week Themes:
TODAY:Decade Day
Thursday (10/20):Twin Day
Friday (10/21):Cannon Spirit Day!!!

National Arts Honor Society will meet this Thursday October 20 at 11:30 in the US Art Studio. All visual (media and studio) art students are welcome, even if you were unable to make the last meeting. We will be voting for officers and choosing service projects for the year. Treats will be provided. 

Next WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 26TH is Movie In The Quad!!!! It is the night before house games so you won’t have any homework :). Last year we had over 100 people attend so this year let’s make it 200! We will be showing Pitch Perfect as the movie this year. There will be all you can eat pizza for a small price of a $5. Come dressed up to enter the Costume Contest and win a Chick-Fil-A  gift card! We will have a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. You can enter alone or as a group! The event will take place in the outside cafeteria with heaters. Bring blankets and pillows! There will be candy and popcorn since it is close to Halloween. If you are interested in entering the costume contest, then see the rules below: 

Costume rules:
-All people participating in the costume contest must write their name, grade, and costume upon entering.
-All costumes must be school appropriate
-Each contestant can wear and present just one costume only.
-Participants must wait in the cafeteria until their name is called to enter the stage.
-Make the most of your time on the runway.

Seniors interested in applying for any one of the following scholarships, must submit his/her scholarship applications to Ms. Mann no later TODAY at 3:30 pm.

–        Centennial Scholarship (NCSU)

–        Danforth Scholars (Wash U.)

–        Jefferson Scholars (UVA)

–        Belk Scholarship (Davidson)

 Sophomores—If you are interested in being nominated to attend the HOBY Leadership Seminar, please contact Ms. Mann.  Applications (which will include a brief essay and resume) for nomination consideration will be due no later TODAY at 3:30 pm.

Homecoming 2016

Friday, October 21^st

5:30pm -Steven Metz Band , Quad outside of Cougars’ Den entrance.  First 100 people get a free giveaway from the Alumni Office: Cannon Crazies sunglasses

6:50pm- Senior Night, Randy Marion Field

7:30pm- Homecoming game kickoff – Cannon School v. Metrolina Christian

Saturday, October 22^nd

Annual Homecoming 5K and Kids’ Fun Run

8:00am- On-site registration opens

8:45am -Kids’ Fun Run on Tysinger Track

9:00am -5K begins, Cannon School Cross Country Trail   ($15 Registration fee includes a participation gift)

5K online registration form (https://form.jotform.com/62765916366973)

Refreshments provided

For questions, contact Sarah Allgood, Alumni Relations Coordinator (sallgood@cannonschool.org)

Cougars On-Site Workshop: Friday, October, 28^th 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Cannon School College Counseling will host a workshop for Juniors focused on developing the skills necessary to secure a summer job, internship or job shadowing experience.  An overview will be given on topics of decision making, cover letter and resume writing, interviewing and networking. Juniors must register by October 24^th to attend, space is limited.  Email Kristin McClanahan at kmcclanahan@cannonschool.org to secure your spot.  Cougars On-Site will also be offered as a 4-day Winterm Course in January.  The course will be more in-depth than the workshop.  Students who complete the Winterm course will have a finished resume and cover letter, have experienced a mock interview, participated in an etiquette lunch and developed a networking contact list. More information will be released soon on how to register for Winterm courses.

October 20th

Lees-McRae College – Private, Rural, North Carolina, 1000 Undergrads.

Trinity College– Private, urban, Hartford, CT, 2100 undergrads. Offering an interdisciplinary liberal arts & sciences program where all classes are taught by faculty. It offers a Human Rights Program that is the first of its kind among US liberal arts colleges.

October 24^th:

Washington & Jefferson College–Private, rural, PA, 1350 undergrads. Offering a liberal arts education with an on-time graduation guarantee & themed residential living communities. Business majors are exposed to real world experiences through the Small Business Center.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute – Private, Small City, Massachusetts, 4200 Undergrads. A research university that prepares students for STEM careers where 60% of students pursue an engineering degree. The Global Perspective Program allows students to learn in one of over 40 project centers on six continents.

October 25^th:

Providence College – Private, Small City, Roman Catholic, Rhode Island, 4000 Undergrads.

The College of Wooster – Private, Small Town, Ohio, 2000 Undergrads.

Boston College- Private, urban, Chestnut Hill, MA, 9100 undergrads. A Catholic research university committed to rigorous intellectual development in conjunction with religious, ethical & personal formation of its students to better serve the community & world at large. Home to the recently opened Center for Entrepreneurship.  BC students and alumni in the past decade have garnered more than $100 million in venture backing.

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art – Private, NYC, New York, 900 Undergrads. The college located in the East Village is home to schools of engineering, architecture & art.  All students pay half tuition & students who demonstrate need can get additional assistance.

October 26^th:

Lafayette College – Private, Small City, Pennsylvania, 2500 Undergrads.

Miami University – Public, Small Town, Ohio, 16000 Undergrads.

Samford University – Private, Large City/Near Birmingham, Alabama, 3100 Undergrads. A private research university rooted in Christian spirit.  The university offers 158 majors, minors, concentrations & pre-professional programs.  Students committed to community service.

Sewanee: The University of the South – Private, Rural, Tennessee, 1600 Undergrads. America’s only university owned & governed by the Episcopal Church. The liberal arts school offers outside the classroom study opportunities including a semester at Yale’s Directed Research Program. Also known for their Outing Club.

Wittenberg University – Private, Small City, Ohio, 1950 Undergrads. The liberal arts university is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church.  Students of all faiths are encouraged to participate in services. In addition to a full array of majors, the school offers cooperative programs with other US schools including: Case Western, Columbia, Washington University & Duke.

November 1^st: 

Bridgewater College – Private, Small Town, Virginia, 1800 Undergrads.

Bryant University – Private, Small Town, Rhode Island, 3300 Undergrads.

The American University of Paris – Private, Paris, France, 1000 undergraduates. A successful experiment in international, interdisciplinary education.  The school brings together the American university model with cultural, social & professional opportunities of Paris.

November 4^th:

Ohio Wesleyan University – Private, Small Town, Ohio, 1700 Undergrads.

Florida Institute of Technology- Private, Large Town, Florida, 3600 Undergrads.

November 11^th:

Lynn University –Private, Large Town, Florida, 2000 Undergrads. Just three miles from the beach, the school offers career-focused majors that help you build your resume before you graduate.  Consistently ranked as one of the top five most international universities in the US.

November 16^th:

Ringling College of Art & Design– Private,  (urban) Sarasota, FL, 1200 undergrads. A noted innovative visual arts college with a highly acclaimed computer animation program.  Also lauded as “the Most Wired Campus in the US” by Us News & World Report.

November 17^th:

MCPHS – Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences – Private, Large City/Boston, Massachusetts, 3900 Undergrads. Training professionals for the healthcare industry with over 108 health science programs to choose from. The school has prepared more students for professional careers in pharmacy than any other academic institution in the world.

November 28^th:

Savannah College of Art and Design – Private, City, Georgia, 9700 Undergrads. Located in the heart of Savannah, SCAD exists to prepare talented arts students for professional careers. SCAD also has a location in Hong Kong.