“In every [life] phase, you’ll be confronted with something that scares you. And you have to go into it being as fearless as you can.” – Rebecca Minkoff

House Standings
272	399	436	413

Gabe Szilagyi & Nima Subramaniam

Ava Cooksey, Will Carey, Harris Wellborn, and Allyson Slattery showed COURAGE when they stood on stage and were obliterated by the faculty competitors.  Nice try….

Sam Norvell showed extreme PASSION when he finished almost the entire Cannon XC Invitational race without one of his shoes! What an adaptive expert!

Hayden Bullard demonstrated TEAMWORK when he took a stack of trays back to the cafeteria!

Thanks Parker Cain for taking a bunch of materials to another teacher. I appreciate the effort and multiple trips!

Thanks to Dean DiVitis and Jordan Johnson for collecting all the trays in the Upper School building and returning them to your cafeteria.

Thank you Timmy Jones for being a peacemaker and allowing me to change you from a group on a last minute quest to keep sanity and group order. You are a rockstar!!!

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HOLASPANISH CLUB!

We have a lot of exciting things we hope to do this year including serving in the Spanish Community, (YES THAT MEANS SERVICE HOURS) as well as some fun activities, like watching Spanish horror movies in the month of October and learning how to make Spanish recipes. We really hope you guys are as excited as we are! Our first meeting will be held on September 22 during Student Choice, so the Thursday after class trips are over. We will introduce ourselves to you all and discuss ideas for the future of Spanish Club this year. Hope to see you all there, Morgan Waite, Alex Holloway, Mary Edwards, and Mrs. Cabrera

Homecoming and the Fall semi-formal are right around the corner! This year’s dance will be full of surprises and prizes as we celebrate our Cannon Community. Join DJ Phalse iD for a fabulous dance, great snacks, and a night of fun and entertainment! Tickets will go on sale Monday after class trips. The tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. You may get tickets from Student Council representatives when they come to your advisory, or you may purchase at any time from Ms. Harley or Ms. Eury.

ATTENTION JUNIORS—If you are interested in being nominated to attend the Governor’s School of North Carolina, you must attend a mandatory Lunch & Learn meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 21 in Room 616.

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: Please sign up on Family Connections to meet with College Admission Representatives from the following institutions.  For a complete list of representatives visiting Cannon this semester log into Family Connections.

TODAY:

Tufts University  – Private, Large City/Near Boston, Massachusetts, 5200 Undergrads

Vassar College – Private, Small City, New York, 2400 Undergrads

College of Charleston – Public, City, South Carolina, 10,500 Undergrads

Eckerd College – Colleges That Changes Lives, Private, Large City, Florida, 2100 Undergrads

Johnson & Wales University (Charlotte), Private, City, North Carolina, 2300 Undergrads

“If you’re offered a seat on a rocket ship, don’t ask what seat. Just get on.” – Sheryl Sandberg

House Standings
272	282	436	365

Alex Varghese & Haley Gullett

Thanks, Leah Sussewell, for your kindness when you offered to help carry a chair into the building. It couldn’t have been done without your help!

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ATTENTION JUNIORS—If you are interested in being nominated to attend the Governor’s School of North Carolina, you must attend a mandatory Lunch & Learn meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 21 in Room 616.

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: Please sign up on Family Connections to meet with College Admission Representatives from the following institutions.  For a complete list of representatives visiting Cannon this semester log into Family Connections.

TODAY:

University of Notre Dame – Private, Small City, Indiana, 8500 Undergrads

Rice University   – Private, Large City, Texas, 4000 Undergrads

St. Lawrence University  – Private, Small Town, New York, 2300 Undergrads

September 13^th:

Tufts University  – Private, Large City/Near Boston, Massachusetts, 5200 Undergrads

Vassar College – Private, Small City, New York, 2400 Undergrads

College of Charleston – Public, City, South Carolina, 10,500 Undergrads

Eckerd College – Colleges That Changes Lives, Private, Large City, Florida, 2100 Undergrads

Johnson & Wales University (Charlotte), Private, City, North Carolina, 2300 Undergrads

“I love the person who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflections.”— Thomas Paine

House Standings
365	248	200	315

Cali Proper

Peyton Kelly and Andrea Moore showed INTEGRITY and COURAGE when they confronted some mythology together.

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WANTED: Brave Knights and Lovely Maidens for work at the Renaissance Festival. Workers needed for games and rides.  Daily pay bonuses=$$$.  Costumes provided.  No experience needed.  Weekends only.  Must be 16 and up.  Contact John Spurvey @ (303)520-4165 for details.

It is with great pleasure that we announce and congratulate the 2016-2017 Student Ambassador Network (“SAN”) Leaders.

ATTENTION JUNIORS—If you are interested in being nominated to attend the Governor’s School of North Carolina, you must attend a mandatory Lunch & Learn meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 21 in Room 616.

STUDENT AMBASSADOR NETWORK 2016-2017

SAN Leadership Circle Chairs:

Admission Ambassador Chairs:                     Emerald Ben ‘17 & Andrea Moore ‘18       

Advancement Ambassador Chair:                 Artemas Brown ‘17 & Noelle Ross ‘17                    

Athletic Ambassador Chair:                             Grace Turner ‘17              

SAN Interns:

Admission Office Interns:

Event Interns  

Grade 9/10 Event Interns

•  Tyler Bell ‘19
•  Mitchell Skolaris ‘19

 Grade 11/12 Event Interns

•  Danielle Phillips ‘17
•  Abby Muraca ‘18

Student Host Interns

Grade 9/10 Student Host Intern

• Mirabella Calabrase ‘19
• Tommy Jones ‘19
• Mudi Tokunboh ‘19

Grade 11/12  Student Host Intern

• Taylor Watson ‘17
• Jackson Welsh ‘18

 Tour Guide Interns

Grade 9/10 Tour Guide Interns

•  Grayson Herrera ‘19
•  Achsah Koshy ‘19

 Grade 11/12 Tour Guide Interns

• Emma Kate Bentley-Gottel ‘18
• Allie Bunten ‘17
• Anthony Muraca ‘18

 Social Media Interns

• Ellen Gordon ‘17
• Madison Holmes ‘18
• Muskan Uppal ‘19

 Advancement Office Interns:

Media & Communication Interns

• Artemas Brown ‘17

• Noelle Ross ‘17

Alumni Relations Interns

•  Sami Eagle ‘18
•  Eli Ben ‘19

  Athletic Office Interns:

Marketing & Media  Interns/Strength & Conditioning Interns

• Grace Turner ‘17  
• Kate Frankenberg ‘18

House Animus will be taking orders for Pura Vida Bracelets OUTSIDE FOUNDATION HALL DURING LUNCH STARTING TUES, SEPT 6.  The red and blue bracelets benefit the American Widow Project, an organization that supports and rehabilitates families of fallen service members during their periods of grieving.  The bracelets COST $5 (please pay cash), and they will be delivered to your advisory when they are ready!  If you have any questions, please email cmichaels@cannonschool.org(Animus Service Prefect) or jliborio@cannonschool.org (Animus Head Girl).

ATTENTION FRESHMAN!!! All Freshman interested in running for student council need to get a copy of the bylaws from Ms. Harley. This needs to be turned in with a parent signature along with your speech by TODAY at 3:00 to Ms. Harley. Elections will be held for the three freshman representative spots during your class trip. Thank you so much for your interest in student council–we would love to have you on the team!

There will be a MANDATORY meeting on TODAY, during STUDENT CHOICE in Coach Kulp’s room (rm. 612) for any UPPER SCHOOL GIRL who is interested in playing varsity basketball this season. Practice and game schedules, as well as spirit pack order information, will be discussed. If you would like to participate on the varsity girls’ basketball teams this winter, you must attend.

Attention Sophomores!! It is time to break in your boots for Outward Bound. Wear your boots Friday September 2nd and 9th – house points will be awarded!!

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: Please sign up on Family Connections to meet with College Admission Representatives from the following institutions.  For a complete list of representatives visiting Cannon this semester log into Family Connections.

September 12^th:

University of Notre Dame – Private, Small City, Indiana, 8500 Undergrads

Rice University   – Private, Large City, Texas, 4000 Undergrads

St. Lawrence University  – Private, Small Town, New York, 2300 Undergrads

September 13^th:

Tufts University  – Private, Large City/Near Boston, Massachusetts, 5200 Undergrads

Vassar College – Private, Small City, New York, 2400 Undergrads

College of Charleston – Public, City, South Carolina, 10,500 Undergrads

Eckerd College – Colleges That Changes Lives, Private, Large City, Florida, 2100 Undergrads

Johnson & Wales University (Charlotte), Private, City, North Carolina, 2300 Undergrads

“Living at risk is jumping off the cliff and building your wings on the way down.”— Ray Bradbury

House Standings
365	248	200	315

Connor Hynes & Leah Shaw

Nima Subramaniam came to Ms. Otey’s rescue when she was carrying something way too heavy for me. Thanks for your KINDNESS, Nima!

Thank you to Ellen Gordon for cleaning up a horrible mess left behind in the senior lounge! Ellen, your fellow seniors are grateful for your attention to this oversight! Thank you for your RESPECT and PASSION!

Special thanks to Peyton Skill, James Gosling, and Jackson Cooksey for the PASSION and RESPECT they showed by cleaning the mess left behind in the junior hallway. Thank you for “owning it”!

Abby Redding demonstrated KINDNESS when she volunteered to take trays left in the Upper School back to the cafeteria.  Thanks Abbey!

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WANTED: Brave Knights and Lovely Maidens for work at the Renaissance Festival. Workers needed for games and rides.  Daily pay bonuses=$$$.  Costumes provided.  No experience needed.  Weekends only.  Must be 16 and up.  Contact John Spurvey @ (303)520-4165 for details.

It is with great pleasure that we announce and congratulate the 2016-2017 Student Ambassador Network (“SAN”) Leaders.

STUDENT AMBASSADOR NETWORK 2016-2017

SAN Leadership Circle Chairs:

Admission Ambassador Chairs:                     Emerald Ben ‘17 & Andrea Moore ‘18       

Advancement Ambassador Chair:                 Artemas Brown ‘17 & Noelle Ross ‘17                    

Athletic Ambassador Chair:                             Grace Turner ‘17              

SAN Interns:

Admission Office Interns:

Event Interns  

Grade 9/10 Event Interns

•  Tyler Bell ‘19
•  Mitchell Skolaris ‘19

 Grade 11/12 Event Interns

•  Danielle Phillips ‘17
•  Abby Muraca ‘18

Student Host Interns

Grade 9/10 Student Host Intern

• Mirabella Calabrase ‘19
• Tommy Jones ‘19
• Mudi Tokunboh ‘19

Grade 11/12  Student Host Intern

• Taylor Watson ‘17
• Jackson Welsh ‘18

 Tour Guide Interns

Grade 9/10 Tour Guide Interns

•  Grayson Herrera ‘19
•  Achsah Koshy ‘19

 Grade 11/12 Tour Guide Interns

• Emma Kate Bentley-Gottel ‘18
• Allie Bunten ‘17
• Anthony Muraca ‘18

 Social Media Interns

• Ellen Gordon ‘17
• Madison Holmes ‘18
• Muskan Uppal ‘19

 Advancement Office Interns:

Media & Communication Interns

• Artemas Brown ‘17

• Noelle Ross ‘17

Alumni Relations Interns

•  Sami Eagle ‘18
•  Eli Ben ‘19

  Athletic Office Interns:

Marketing & Media  Interns/Strength & Conditioning Interns

• Grace Turner ‘17  
• Kate Frankenberg ‘18

House Animus will be taking orders for Pura Vida Bracelets OUTSIDE FOUNDATION HALL DURING LUNCH STARTING TUES, SEPT 6.  The red and blue bracelets benefit the American Widow Project, an organization that supports and rehabilitates families of fallen service members during their periods of grieving.  The bracelets COST $5 (please pay cash), and they will be delivered to your advisory when they are ready!  If you have any questions, please email cmichaels@cannonschool.org(Animus Service Prefect) or jliborio@cannonschool.org (Animus Head Girl).

ATTENTION FRESHMAN!!! All Freshman interested in running for student council need to get a copy of the bylaws from Ms. Harley. This needs to be turned in with a parent signature along with your speech by Friday, September 9th at 3:00 to Ms. Harley. Elections will be held for the three freshman representative spots during your class trip. Thank you so much for your interest in student council–we would love to have you on the team!

There will be a MANDATORY meeting on Friday, September 9, during STUDENT CHOICE in Coach Kulp’s room (rm. 612) for any UPPER SCHOOL GIRL who is interested in playing varsity basketball this season. Practice and game schedules, as well as spirit pack order information, will be discussed. If you would like to participate on the varsity girls’ basketball teams this winter, you must attend.

Attention Sophomores!! It is time to break in your boots for Outward Bound. Wear your boots Friday September 2nd and 9th – house points will be awarded!!

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: Please sign up on Family Connections to meet with College Admission Representatives from the following institutions.  For a complete list of representatives visiting Cannon this semester log into Family Connections.

TODAY: 

Randolph-Macon College – Private, Small Town/Near Richmond, Virginia, 1300 Undergrads

Davidson College – Private, Small Town/Near Charlotte, North Carolina, 1800 Undergrads

Hillsdale College – Colleges That Changes Lives, Private, Large Town, Michigan, 1400 Undergrads

September 12^th:

University of Notre Dame – Private, Small City, Indiana, 8500 Undergrads

Rice University   – Private, Large City, Texas, 4000 Undergrads

St. Lawrence University  – Private, Small Town, New York, 2300 Undergrads

September 13^th:

Tufts University  – Private, Large City/Near Boston, Massachusetts, 5200 Undergrads

Vassar College – Private, Small City, New York, 2400 Undergrads

College of Charleston – Public, City, South Carolina, 10,500 Undergrads

Eckerd College – Colleges That Changes Lives, Private, Large City, Florida, 2100 Undergrads

Johnson & Wales University (Charlotte), Private, City, North Carolina, 2300 Undergrads

“The more uncomfortable something is, the more we know we are driving change.” – Harriet Green

House Standings
365	248	200	295

Megan Gularson

Russ Campbell showed KINDNESS when he brought the Advancement Office treats from Chick-Fil-A when they said they were hungry!

Jordan Besh, Maddie Woods, and Maya Campbell showed KINDNESS when they cleaned the Chinese Classroom Whiteboard.

Zach Christy, Jackson Cooksey, Peter Fromke, and Alex Coale demonstrated TEAMWORK when they volunteered to breakdown a tent in the rain for Dean Zelaya.  Gracias, muchachos!!!

Zac Venos, one of my son’s favorite Cougar football players, walked my son to his classroom for his birthday so that he could introduce him to his class. Thanks so much for making my son’s day!

Reed Fisk demonstrated PASSION when he enthusiastically volunteered to do a favor in the rain. 

Meredith Haddock showed KINDNESS when she washed Mrs. Reulbach’s whiteboards!

Allyson Slattery showed TEAMWORK when she took attendance for her advisory!

Maddie Woods showed KINDNESS when she made brownies for her entire advisory!

Chris Nelson showed KINDNESS when he volunteered to carry a desk from Mrs. Stavrakas’s room to Mrs. Kulp’s without being asked.  Thanks Chris!

Thanks, Zack Ranson, for helping Mrs. Otey carry something heavy in the gym. Your KINDNESS is appreciated!

Zoe Smith showed KINDNESS when offered to help the teacher put up verb conjugation posters in the classroom.

  News Feed

House Animus will be taking orders for Pura Vida Bracelets OUTSIDE FOUNDATION HALL DURING LUNCH STARTING TUES, SEPT 6.  The red and blue bracelets benefit the American Widow Project, an organization that supports and rehabilitates families of fallen service members during their periods of grieving.  The bracelets COST $5 (please pay cash), and they will be delivered to your advisory when they are ready!  If you have any questions, please email cmichaels@cannonschool.org(Animus Service Prefect) or jliborio@cannonschool.org (Animus Head Girl).

ATTENTION FRESHMAN!!! All Freshman interested in running for student council need to get a copy of the bylaws from Ms. Harley. This needs to be turned in with a parent signature along with your speech by Friday, September 9th at 3:00 to Ms. Harley. Elections will be held for the three freshman representative spots during your class trip. Thank you so much for your interest in student council–we would love to have you on the team!

All welcome to our First EMPOWER! Club meeting TODAY, 11:20-12:00 Noon in Foundation Hall. There will be treats! Find out how to volunteer & get involved. Several leadership positions still available. EMPOWER! is a Chapter of the National student organization, SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions 

Contact Mrs. Hoffman, Club Advisor for more info: ahoffman@cannonschool.org

There will be a MANDATORY meeting on Friday, September 9, during STUDENT CHOICE in Coach Kulp’s room (rm. 612) for any UPPER SCHOOL GIRL who is interested in playing varsity basketball this season. Practice and game schedules, as well as spirit pack order information, will be discussed. If you would like to participate on the varsity girls’ basketball teams this winter, you must attend.

Attention Sophomores!! It is time to break in your boots for Outward Bound. Wear your boots Friday September 2nd and 9th – house points will be awarded!!

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: Please sign up on Family Connections to meet with College Admission Representatives from the following institutions.  For a complete list of representatives visiting Cannon this semester log into Family Connections.

TODAY: 

Vanderbilt University – Private, Large City/Near Nashville, Tennessee, 6900 Undergrads

Hofstra University – Private, Large City, New York, 6900 Undergrads

Agnes Scott College – Colleges That Changes Lives, Private, Urban Setting, Georgia, 900 Undergrads

September 8^th:

Randolph-Macon College – Private, Small Town/Near Richmond, Virginia, 1300 Undergrads

Davidson College – Private, Small Town/Near Charlotte, North Carolina, 1800 Undergrads

Hillsdale College – Colleges That Changes Lives, Private, Large Town, Michigan, 1400 Undergrads

September 12^th:

University of Notre Dame – Private, Small City, Indiana, 8500 Undergrads

Rice University   – Private, Large City, Texas, 4000 Undergrads

St. Lawrence University  – Private, Small Town, New York, 2300 Undergrads

September 13^th:

Tufts University  – Private, Large City/Near Boston, Massachusetts, 5200 Undergrads

Vassar College – Private, Small City, New York, 2400 Undergrads

College of Charleston – Public, City, South Carolina, 10,500 Undergrads

Eckerd College – Colleges That Changes Lives, Private, Large City, Florida, 2100 Undergrads

Johnson & Wales University (Charlotte), Private, City, North Carolina, 2300 Undergrads

“Concentration is the secret of strengths in politics, in war, in trade, in short in all management of human affairs.”— Ralph Waldo Emerson

House Standings
350	248	200	286

Floris Stratman & Lizzie Fisher

Jake Diskin, Hope Springate, Maddie Woods, and Taylor Lumpkins demonstrated PASSION by volunteering to help direct traffic on Parent Orientation Night.

Symone Walker and Azlynn Anderson showed KINDNESS and RESPECT when they helped me clean up my room, put my stools on my tables, and brought trays down to the cafeteria after school today! They were such a huge help to me! Thanks so much!!

Great TEAMWORK was shown when Zach VanWingerden helped a classmate and Sra.Báez figure out Audacity software. Gracias Zach for your help.

Russ Campbell showed KINDNESS when he brought the Advancement Office treats from Chick-Fil-A when they said they were hungry!

Jordan Besh, Maddie Woods, and Maya Campbell showed KINDNESS when they cleaned the Chinese Classroom Whiteboard.

Zach Christy, Jackson Cooksey, Peter Fromke, and Alex Coale demonstrated TEAMWORK when they volunteered to breakdown a tent in the rain for Dean Zelaya.  Gracias, muchachos!!!

Zac Venos, one of my son’s favorite Cougar football players, walked my son to his classroom for his birthday so that he could introduce him to his class. Thanks so much for making my son’s day!

Reed Fisk demonstrated PASSION when he enthusiastically volunteered to do a favor in the rain. 

Meredith Haddock showed KINDNESS when she washed Mrs. Reulbach’s whiteboards!

Allyson Slattery showed TEAMWORK when she took attendance for her advisory!

Maddie Woods showed KINDNESS when she made brownies for her entire advisory!

Chris Nelson showed KINDNESS when he volunteered to carry a desk from Mrs. Stavrakas’s room to Mrs. Kulp’s without being asked.  Thanks Chris!

  News Feed

ATTENTION FRESHMAN!!! All Freshman interested in running for student council need to get a copy of the bylaws from Ms. Harley. This needs to be turned in with a parent signature along with your speech by Friday, September 9th at 3:00 to Ms. Harley. Elections will be held for the three freshman representative spots during your class trip. Thank you so much for your interest in student council–we would love to have you on the team!

All welcome to our First EMPOWER! Club meeting this Wednesday, Sept. 7^th, 11:20-12:00 Noon in Foundation Hall. There will be treats! Find out how to volunteer & get involved. Several leadership positions still available. EMPOWER! is a Chapter of the National student organization, SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions 

Contact Mrs. Hoffman, Club Advisor for more info: ahoffman@cannonschool.org

There will be a MANDATORY meeting on Friday, September 9, during STUDENT CHOICE in Coach Kulp’s room (rm. 612) for any UPPER SCHOOL GIRL who is interested in playing varsity basketball this season. Practice and game schedules, as well as spirit pack order information, will be discussed. If you would like to participate on the varsity girls’ basketball teams this winter, you must attend.

Attention Sophomores!! It is time to break in your boots for Outward Bound. Wear your boots Friday September 2nd and 9th – house points will be awarded!!

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: Please sign up on Family Connections to meet with College Admission Representatives from the following institutions.  For a complete list of representatives visiting Cannon this semester log into Family Connections.

TODAY: 

Virginia Tech – Public, Large Town, Virginia, 24,200 Undergrads

September 7^th:

Vanderbilt University – Private, Large City/Near Nashville, Tennessee, 6900 Undergrads

Hofstra University – Private, Large City, New York, 6900 Undergrads

Agnes Scott College – Colleges That Changes Lives, Private, Urban Setting, Georgia, 900 Undergrads

September 8^th:

Randolph-Macon College – Private, Small Town/Near Richmond, Virginia, 1300 Undergrads

Davidson College – Private, Small Town/Near Charlotte, North Carolina, 1800 Undergrads

Hillsdale College – Colleges That Changes Lives, Private, Large Town, Michigan, 1400 Undergrads

September 12^th:

University of Notre Dame – Private, Small City, Indiana, 8500 Undergrads

Rice University   – Private, Large City, Texas, 4000 Undergrads

St. Lawrence University  – Private, Small Town, New York, 2300 Undergrads

September 13^th:

Tufts University  – Private, Large City/Near Boston, Massachusetts, 5200 Undergrads

Vassar College – Private, Small City, New York, 2400 Undergrads

College of Charleston – Public, City, South Carolina, 10,500 Undergrads

Eckerd College – Colleges That Changes Lives, Private, Large City, Florida, 2100 Undergrads

Johnson & Wales University (Charlotte), Private, City, North Carolina, 2300 Undergrads

“Most things can be mastered if you’re willing to put in the time and energy.” – Tony Robbins

House Standings
350	248	200	286

Austin Cindric, Claudia Michaels,  & George Fisher

Hallie Isom, Dasha Duncan, Sami Eagle, Juliette LaPietra and Andie Coffey showed KINDNESS when they helped deliver paperwork for a teacher.  Thank you ladies!

Lots of Cougar Courage was shown by Allyson Slattery, Juliette LaPietra, Meredith Haddock, Maddie Woods, Ally Dressler, Rachel Parks and Dasha Duncan when they spoke to parents about their Outward Bound experience.  Thank you ladies for an awesome job!

Elizabeth Hurley and Dominique Ramirez-Bejarano demonstrated KINDNESS when they took the time to check on a teacher who was having a rough day.

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Missing a laptop?  Check the main hallway on the 1st floor by the atruim.

ATTENTION FRESHMAN!!! All Freshman interested in running for student council need to get a copy of the bylaws from Ms. Harley. This needs to be turned in with a parent signature along with your speech by Friday, September 9th at 3:00 to Ms. Harley. Elections will be held for the three freshman representative spots during your class trip. Thank you so much for your interest in student council–we would love to have you on the team!

All welcome to our First EMPOWER! Club meeting this Wednesday, Sept. 7^th, 11:20-12:00 Noon in Foundation Hall. There will be treats! Find out how to volunteer & get involved. Several leadership positions still available. EMPOWER! is a Chapter of the National student organization, SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions 

Contact Mrs. Hoffman, Club Advisor for more info: ahoffman@cannonschool.org

There will be a MANDATORY meeting on Friday, September 9, during STUDENT CHOICE in Coach Kulp’s room (rm. 612) for any UPPER SCHOOL GIRL who is interested in playing varsity basketball this season. Practice and game schedules, as well as spirit pack order information, will be discussed. If you would like to participate on the varsity girls’ basketball teams this winter, you must attend.

As part of our membership drive, the EMPOWER! Club is hosting a Kona Ice Event TODAY during lunch in the Quad/During Club Fair.  Enjoy delicious shaved ice for $3, $4, or $5 dollars Remember to bring cash or debit card on Friday. Proceeds benefit EMPOWER! Club EMPOWER! Club is a chapter of SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), a national student organization to promote healthy choices and decision making.

www.sadd.org; www.Facebook.com/KonaIceCharlotte; http://www.konacharlotte.com/

Attention Sophomores!! It is time to break in your boots for Outward Bound. Wear your boots Friday September 2nd and 9th – house points will be awarded!!

 Is Honor a way of life for you?  Help Honor Council this year by serving as the freshman Honor Council intern.  Follow this link to apply:  https://goo.gl/forms/GNvFPqs4WSfRmRFK2   All applications due by TODAY at 3:30pm.  Please see Dean Booker or Ms. Lineberger if you have any questions.

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: Please sign up on Family Connections to meet with College Admission Representatives from the following institutions.  For a complete list of representatives visiting Cannon this semester log into Family Connections.

TODAY: 

Babson College  – Private, Small City/Near Boston, Massachusetts, 2100 Undergrads

September 6^th:

Virginia Tech – Public, Large Town, Virginia, 24,200 Undergrads

September 7^th:

Vanderbilt University – Private, Large City/Near Nashville, Tennessee, 6900 Undergrads

Hofstra University – Private, Large City, New York, 6900 Undergrads

Agnes Scott College – Colleges That Changes Lives, Private, Urban Setting, Georgia, 900 Undergrads

September 8^th:

Randolph-Macon College – Private, Small Town/Near Richmond, Virginia, 1300 Undergrads

Davidson College – Private, Small Town/Near Charlotte, North Carolina, 1800 Undergrads

Hillsdale College – Colleges That Changes Lives, Private, Large Town, Michigan, 1400 Undergrads

September 12^th:

University of Notre Dame – Private, Small City, Indiana, 8500 Undergrads

Rice University   – Private, Large City, Texas, 4000 Undergrads

St. Lawrence University  – Private, Small Town, New York, 2300 Undergrads

September 13^th:

Tufts University  – Private, Large City/Near Boston, Massachusetts, 5200 Undergrads

Vassar College – Private, Small City, New York, 2400 Undergrads

College of Charleston – Public, City, South Carolina, 10,500 Undergrads

Eckerd College – Colleges That Changes Lives, Private, Large City, Florida, 2100 Undergrads

Johnson & Wales University (Charlotte), Private, City, North Carolina, 2300 Undergrads

“We are spurred on by the impossible.” – Bruce Brenner

House Standings
350	248	200	286

Mr. Cobb demonstrated RESPECT and ownership for Cannon School when he picked up a number of empty water bottles and sports drink bottles that were left behind on the grass between the tennis courts and the football field.  Thank you, Mr. Cobb!

Abbey Redding showed PASSION figuring out the exact right meaning of a word so that the teacher and students understood the difference between two similar words.

Joe Russell showed TEAMWORK when he took a big stack of trays back to the cafeteria first thing in the morning.

Holly Springate demonstrated INTEGRITY when she arranged to come to a class she was missing due to an appointment during her drop period so she didn’t miss any of the material. Way to go, Holly!

Will Carey demonstrated INTEGRITY when he asked before a quiz if notes he planned to use would be in accordance with the honor code.  Way to go, Will!

Thanks to Liam Dolan and Megan Hnilica for TEAMWORK in showing a teacher an awesome smartboard feature!

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There will be a MANDATORY meeting on Friday, September 9, during STUDENT CHOICE in Coach Kulp’s room (rm. 612) for any UPPER SCHOOL GIRL who is interested in playing varsity basketball this season. Practice and game schedules, as well as spirit pack order information, will be discussed. If you would like to participate on the varsity girls’ basketball teams this winter, you must attend.

As part of our membership drive, the EMPOWER! Club is hosting a Kona Ice Event Friday during lunch in the Quad/During Club Fair.  Enjoy delicious shaved ice for $3, $4, or $5 dollars Remember to bring cash or debit card on Friday. Proceeds benefit EMPOWER! Club EMPOWER! Club is a chapter of SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), a national student organization to promote healthy choices and decision making.

www.sadd.org; www.Facebook.com/KonaIceCharlotte; http://www.konacharlotte.com/

Attention Sophomores!! It is time to break in your boots for Outward Bound. Wear your boots Friday September 2nd and 9th – house points will be awarded!!

 Is Honor a way of life for you?  Help Honor Council this year by serving as the freshman Honor Council intern.  Follow this link to apply:  https://goo.gl/forms/GNvFPqs4WSfRmRFK2   All applications due by September 2nd at 3:30pm.  Please see Dean Booker or Ms. Lineberger if you have any questions.

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: Please sign up on Family Connections to meet with College Admission Representatives from the following institutions.  For a complete list of representatives visiting Cannon this semester log into Family Connections.

TODAY: 

Babson College  – Private, Small City/Near Boston, Massachusetts, 2100 Undergrads

September 6^th:

Virginia Tech – Public, Large Town, Virginia, 24,200 Undergrads

September 7^th:

Vanderbilt University – Private, Large City/Near Nashville, Tennessee, 6900 Undergrads

Hofstra University – Private, Large City, New York, 6900 Undergrads

Agnes Scott College – Colleges That Changes Lives, Private, Urban Setting, Georgia, 900 Undergrads

September 8^th:

Randolph-Macon College – Private, Small Town/Near Richmond, Virginia, 1300 Undergrads

Davidson College – Private, Small Town/Near Charlotte, North Carolina, 1800 Undergrads

Hillsdale College – Colleges That Changes Lives, Private, Large Town, Michigan, 1400 Undergrads

September 12^th:

University of Notre Dame – Private, Small City, Indiana, 8500 Undergrads

Rice University   – Private, Large City, Texas, 4000 Undergrads

St. Lawrence University  – Private, Small Town, New York, 2300 Undergrads

September 13^th:

Tufts University  – Private, Large City/Near Boston, Massachusetts, 5200 Undergrads

Vassar College – Private, Small City, New York, 2400 Undergrads

College of Charleston – Public, City, South Carolina, 10,500 Undergrads

Eckerd College – Colleges That Changes Lives, Private, Large City, Florida, 2100 Undergrads

Johnson & Wales University (Charlotte), Private, City, North Carolina, 2300 Undergrads

“Success is a terrible thing and a wonderful thing… Just do what you love.” – Gene Wilder

House Standings
350	248	177	198

Joseph Hurtado and Rob Truffant showed TEAMWORK when they helped return the Commons to its original condition.

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Today, August 31st, Spectrum will be hosting the first Cougars Talk of the year! Bring your lunch to room 616 to view and discuss Celeste Headlee’s TED Talk: 10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation. If you would like to watch the video prior to Wednesday, or are not able to attend, follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1vskiVDwl4&list=PLZYJkkOgnGRCh9xapHOlPqSA_naHNaa2I&index=4 Please see Katherine LeClair or Mr. Segura if you have any questions. Hope to see you there!

Attention Sophomores!! It is time to break in your boots for Outward Bound. Wear your boots Friday September 2nd and 9th – house points will be awarded!!

 Is Honor a way of life for you?  Help Honor Council this year by serving as the Honor Council intern.  Follow this link to apply: https://goo.gl/forms/GNvFPqs4WSfRmRFK2   All applications due by September 2nd at 3:30pm.  Please see Dean Booker or Ms. Lineberger if you have any questions.

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: Please sign up on Family Connections to meet with College Admission Representatives from the following institutions.  For a complete list of representatives visiting Cannon this semester log into Family Connections.

TODAY: 

Gettysburg College – Private, Small Town, Pennsylvania, 2500 Undergrads

Wellesley College- Women’s College, Private, Large Town, 2300 Undergrads

Drew University – Private, Small Town, New Jersey, 1400 Undergrads

September 1^st:

Babson College  – Private, Small City/Near Boston, Massachusetts, 2100 Undergrads

September 6^th:

Virginia Tech – Public, Large Town, Virginia, 24,200 Undergrads

September 7^th:

Vanderbilt University – Private, Large City/Near Nashville, Tennessee, 6900 Undergrads

Hofstra University – Private, Large City, New York, 6900 Undergrads

Agnes Scott College – Colleges That Changes Lives, Private, Urban Setting, Georgia, 900 Undergrads

September 8^th:

Randolph-Macon College – Private, Small Town/Near Richmond, Virginia, 1300 Undergrads

Davidson College – Private, Small Town/Near Charlotte, North Carolina, 1800 Undergrads

Hillsdale College – Colleges That Changes Lives, Private, Large Town, Michigan, 1400 Undergrads

September 12^th:

University of Notre Dame – Private, Small City, Indiana, 8500 Undergrads

Rice University   – Private, Large City, Texas, 4000 Undergrads

St. Lawrence University  – Private, Small Town, New York, 2300 Undergrads

September 13^th:

Tufts University  – Private, Large City/Near Boston, Massachusetts, 5200 Undergrads

Vassar College – Private, Small City, New York, 2400 Undergrads

College of Charleston – Public, City, South Carolina, 10,500 Undergrads

Eckerd College – Colleges That Changes Lives, Private, Large City, Florida, 2100 Undergrads

Johnson & Wales University (Charlotte), Private, City, North Carolina, 2300 Undergrads

“If you challenge people to work hard, they achieve more than they think they can.”-JB Straubel

House Standings
335	213	177	198

Blake Tracy

Leah Sussewell  showed COURAGE when she picked up a smushed tater tot off the senior hallway floor!  Nice work, Leah!

Michael Baker demonstrated TEAMWORK when he helped a dean return a chair to its classroom.  Thanks, Michael!

Nick Whitley and Tim Bunten demonstrated TEAMWORK during a break from AP Spanish when they helped Mrs. Hurtado carry 2 chairs downstairs to the WL hall. Muchas gracias!

Sam McDermott and Patrick Dodds showed teamwork when they helped Mr. Kmidowski install theater seating in the movie room.

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A message from the US library…In order to maintain a proper academic environment, students who choose to use their drop period for gaming, social media, or socializing with friends are asked to use the commons. 

Attention Sophomores!! It is time to break in your boots for Outward Bound. Wear your boots Friday September 2nd and 9th – house points will be awarded!!

There will be a meeting of students in grades 9-12 interested in playing lacrosse this spring for Cannon School on Tuesday, Aug. 30 at 11:15 am in Foundation Hall.  Please grab your lunch and head over to meet with Coach Schattner to hear important information regarding the lacrosse program. 

 Is Honor a way of life for you?  Help Honor Council this year by serving as the Honor Council intern.  Follow this link to apply: https://goo.gl/forms/GNvFPqs4WSfRmRFK2   All applications due by September 2nd at 3:30pm.  Please see Dean Booker or Ms. Lineberger if you have any questions.

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: Please sign up on Family Connections to meet with College Admission Representatives from the following institutions.  For a complete list of representatives visiting Cannon this semester log into Family Connections.

TODAY: Haverford College – Private, Small Town, Pennsylvania, 1200 Undergrads

August 31^st:

Gettysburg College – Private, Small Town, Pennsylvania, 2500 Undergrads

Wellesley College- Women’s College, Private, Large Town, 2300 Undergrads

Drew University – Private, Small Town, New Jersey, 1400 Undergrads

September 1^st:

Babson College  – Private, Small City/Near Boston, Massachusetts, 2100 Undergrads

September 6^th:

Virginia Tech – Public, Large Town, Virginia, 24,200 Undergrads

September 7^th:

Vanderbilt University – Private, Large City/Near Nashville, Tennessee, 6900 Undergrads

Hofstra University – Private, Large City, New York, 6900 Undergrads

Agnes Scott College – Colleges That Changes Lives, Private, Urban Setting, Georgia, 900 Undergrads

September 8^th:

Randolph-Macon College – Private, Small Town/Near Richmond, Virginia, 1300 Undergrads

Davidson College – Private, Small Town/Near Charlotte, North Carolina, 1800 Undergrads

Hillsdale College – Colleges That Changes Lives, Private, Large Town, Michigan, 1400 Undergrads

September 12^th:

University of Notre Dame – Private, Small City, Indiana, 8500 Undergrads

Rice University   – Private, Large City, Texas, 4000 Undergrads

St. Lawrence University  – Private, Small Town, New York, 2300 Undergrads

September 13^th:

Tufts University  – Private, Large City/Near Boston, Massachusetts, 5200 Undergrads

Vassar College – Private, Small City, New York, 2400 Undergrads

College of Charleston – Public, City, South Carolina, 10,500 Undergrads

Eckerd College – Colleges That Changes Lives, Private, Large City, Florida, 2100 Undergrads

Johnson & Wales University (Charlotte), Private, City, North Carolina, 2300 Undergrads