“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars and to change the world.”

-Harriet Tubman

Aubrey Haas & Gates Ravin demonstrated kindness when they signed up to clean a chalkboard wall in Spanish class.

Sarah Leonard continues to show an impressive passion for Spanish. She uses her extra time to practice her conversational skills, and even asks for additional resources and strategies to immerse herself in the language. Way to go, Sarah!

Kennedy Nemechek has demonstrated an incredible amount of proficiency growth and passion in Spanish class. She has stayed ahead of pace in every unit, and elevated her level of speaking and writing.

Brody Schleck has demonstrated great passion for the Spanish language during his time in the Upper School. As a senior, he has pursued an independent study of music in the Spanish speaking world; with units devoted to specific regions. He has even interviewed native speakers to further his research and understanding of music and culture.  

Jibraan Syed has been a phenomenal student in Spanish class, showing passion all year! He models to others what it means to be organized, dedicated, and in charge of your learning. In the self-paced classroom, he tackles all of the “nice-to-do” and “aspire-to-do”s to make sure he is fully prepared to perform well on mastery checks! Thanks for your dedication, Jibraan

Robert Walley has demonstrated kindness all year by offering to help teachers and students when needed. Just last week, he noticed a faculty member moving around large desks, and Robert quickly asked if he could assist them. Way to be a gentleman, Robert!

No birthdays. 

Gossage Cup

562	647	606	561

USED STATIONERY RECYCLING DRIVE!

​Plastic waste caused by the disposal of single-use plastic is one of the largest environmental issues in our world today, making up 80% of Earth’s pollution!

If you have used stationery (such as highlighters, markers, mechanical pencils, glue sticks, paint sets, flexible packaging, and pens) from ANY BRAND, please drop them off in the Collection Bins placed throughout campus. There are bins near the science, English, math, and WL hallways. We would really appreciate your contribution! Help us stand up for this noble cause to #stopplasticwaste

For more information, please contact Rayyan Syed (rasyed@cannonschool.org) and Mrs. Mattsson (kmattsson@cannonschool.org). Thank you!

Fellowship of Athletes club will meet EVERY THURSDAY 7:30 AM in Foundation Hall. 

We are looking forward to seeing you there. 

Update for the Peru trip: 

For parents and students interested in the Peru Trip next Spring Break (2023), we will be holding a virtual interest meeting on March 8^th at 11:15 via zoom. 

Here is the link to sign up for the trip and feel free to reach out to me (wsinden@cannonschool.org or (919) 741-7722) if you have any questions.

***Hey all! The history club is having a meeting during office hours on March 3rd in room 705, along with a presentation on Judaism! Make sure to show up to room 705 if you’re interested!

Attention Model UN Delegates

We have two in-person conferences scheduled for March and April:

Tuesday, March 29          Appalachian State MUN

Friday-Sunday 1-3 Apr    Duke University MUN

Please see Mr. Kmidowski for details.  Stop by the library to pick up a permission slip.

There will be a meeting in the library annex on Tuesday, February 22 during office hours (11:45 am – 12:00 pm) to register for committees for each conference.

RHO KAPPA, Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies. RHO KAPPA provides national recognition and opportunities for exploration in the social studies. 

The mission and purpose of this organization is:

• • to promote scholarship and to recognize academic excellence in social studies in secondary school environments and the community. 
  • to provide through its local chapters opportunities for exploration in the social studies in secondary school environments and the community.
  • to encourage interest in, understanding of, and appreciation for the social studies.

Candidates for membership should:

1. Have been in attendance at the school in which the chapter resides for the equivalent of one semester prior to being considered.
2. Have completed four semesters of courses in the field of social studies and be prepared to complete at least six semesters. The minimum grade point average for these courses is a weighted 3.67 or the numerical equivalent.
3. Have an overall cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or the numerical equivalent.
4. Have a proven track record of interest and participation in service-related activities.
5. Have a proven track record of strong attendance and positive contribution to a community of learning in a social studies classroom.

If you meet the requirements listed above, please request an application from Ms. Huffman at lhuffman@cannonschool.org no later than Tuesday 22 February 2022 at 3 pm.  Applications are due back to Ms. Huffman no later than Monday 28 February 2022 at 3pm. Questions? Speak with any Social Studies teacher.

Course Registration Key Dates!  

Wednesday, March 23

Last day of course registration

Friday, April 8

Last day to submit course petitions

If you have any questions about course registration, please review this presentation from student life and contact Mrs. Snowfrock (jfinneyfrock@cannonschool.org).

Meditation

• 11:30-11:42 Every day in 614 (Miller’s room)

• Everyone welcome. (Students, Faculty, Staff)

• You don’t even have to meditate. Just come find a space to breathe.

• Contact Mrs. Miller if you have any questions.

Be a Special Olympics Volunteer!

Cannon School has been asked to take 20-30 Upper School students to volunteer at Special Olympics Spring Games on Wednesday, April 6^th.  We are looking for responsible and energetic students to volunteer as athlete buddies.  Buddies help athletes get to their events and cheer them on.  This will be a fun and impactful day for student volunteers.  If you are interested in attending as a buddy, please fill out this application form no later than February 28th.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Weakland.

Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores are invited to sign-up in SCOIR for visits with College Admission Representatives. Representatives have the option to visit Cannon School in-person or via Zoom. Check SCOIR for the most up-to-date listing of college representative visits and to learn in what format they will visit Cannon. Use this Zoom Meeting Link to connect for virtual visits. You may come to The Cube if you are on campus during the rep visit and need a place to log into the Zoom session. We recommend you bring headphones for the Zoom visit!

“My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.”

—Desmond Tutu

Ashmi Trivedi demonstrated RESPECT, TEAMWORK, and KINDNESS when she helped a substitute teacher with some technology not only for her class, but the class that followed. Thank you so much, Ashmi!

No birthdays. 

Gossage Cup

562	592	606	536

***USED STATIONERY RECYCLING DRIVE!

​Plastic waste caused by the disposal of single-use plastic is one of the largest environmental issues in our world today, making up 80% of Earth’s pollution!

If you have used stationery (such as highlighters, markers, mechanical pencils, glue sticks, paint sets, flexible packaging, and pens) from ANY BRAND, please drop them off in the Collection Bins placed throughout campus. There are bins near the science, English, math, and WL hallways. We would really appreciate your contribution! Help us stand up for this noble cause to #stopplasticwaste

For more information, please contact Rayyan Syed (rasyed@cannonschool.org) and Mrs. Mattsson (kmattsson@cannonschool.org). Thank you!

***Fellowship of Athletes club will meet EVERY THURSDAY 7:30 AM in Foundation Hall. 

We are looking forward to seeing you there. 

***Update for the Peru trip: 

For parents and students interested in the Peru Trip next Spring Break (2023), we will be holding a virtual interest meeting on March 8^th at 11:15 via zoom. 

Here is the link to sign up for the trip and feel free to reach out to me (wsinden@cannonschool.org or (919) 741-7722) if you have any questions.

***Hey all! The history club is having a meeting during office hours on March 3rd in room 705, along with a presentation on Judaism! Make sure to show up to room 705 if you’re interested!

Attention Model UN Delegates

We have two in-person conferences scheduled for March and April:

Tuesday, March 29          Appalachian State MUN

Friday-Sunday 1-3 Apr    Duke University MUN

Please see Mr. Kmidowski for details.  Stop by the library to pick up a permission slip.

There will be a meeting in the library annex on Tuesday, February 22 during office hours (11:45 am – 12:00 pm) to register for committees for each conference.

RHO KAPPA, Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies. RHO KAPPA provides national recognition and opportunities for exploration in the social studies. 

The mission and purpose of this organization is:

• • to promote scholarship and to recognize academic excellence in social studies in secondary school environments and the community. 
  • to provide through its local chapters opportunities for exploration in the social studies in secondary school environments and the community.
  • to encourage interest in, understanding of, and appreciation for the social studies.

Candidates for membership should:

1. Have been in attendance at the school in which the chapter resides for the equivalent of one semester prior to being considered.
2. Have completed four semesters of courses in the field of social studies and be prepared to complete at least six semesters. The minimum grade point average for these courses is a weighted 3.67 or the numerical equivalent.
3. Have an overall cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or the numerical equivalent.
4. Have a proven track record of interest and participation in service-related activities.
5. Have a proven track record of strong attendance and positive contribution to a community of learning in a social studies classroom.

If you meet the requirements listed above, please request an application from Ms. Huffman at lhuffman@cannonschool.org no later than Tuesday 22 February 2022 at 3 pm.  Applications are due back to Ms. Huffman no later than Monday 28 February 2022 at 3pm. Questions? Speak with any Social Studies teacher.

Course Registration Key Dates!  

Wednesday, March 23

Last day of course registration

Friday, April 8

Last day to submit course petitions

If you have any questions about course registration, please review this presentation from student life and contact Mrs. Snowfrock (jfinneyfrock@cannonschool.org).

Meditation

• 11:30-11:42 Every day in 614 (Miller’s room)

• Everyone welcome. (Students, Faculty, Staff)

• You don’t even have to meditate. Just come find a space to breathe.

• Contact Mrs. Miller if you have any questions.

Be a Special Olympics Volunteer!

Cannon School has been asked to take 20-30 Upper School students to volunteer at Special Olympics Spring Games on Wednesday, April 6^th.  We are looking for responsible and energetic students to volunteer as athlete buddies.  Buddies help athletes get to their events and cheer them on.  This will be a fun and impactful day for student volunteers.  If you are interested in attending as a buddy, please fill out this application form no later than February 28th.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Weakland.

Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores are invited to sign-up in SCOIR for visits with College Admission Representatives. Representatives have the option to visit Cannon School in-person or via Zoom. Check SCOIR for the most up-to-date listing of college representative visits and to learn in what format they will visit Cannon. Use this Zoom Meeting Link to connect for virtual visits. You may come to The Cube if you are on campus during the rep visit and need a place to log into the Zoom session. We recommend you bring headphones for the Zoom visit!

“No pride for some of us without liberation for all of us.” 

–Marsha P. Johnson, LGBTQ+ activist

Joseph Earl Levy demonstrated KINDNESS when he cleaned up trash students had left behind in the commons. Thanks so much!

Cassie Lott demonstrated KINDNESS when she agreed to give up a gift card she had just won to another student. That was very nice of you!

Over the weekend

2/18: Merrick Rice

2/20: Morgan Teifer, Caroline Mills, Bernice Ngana, Mrs. Hylton and Mr. Smith

2/21: Carly Martin 

Gossage Cup

521	482	603	491

***Students wishing to serve on next year’s Honor Council should reach out and speak with either Mrs. Lineberger or Dean Booker and submit a speech by TODAY, no later than 3pm. 

Attention Model UN Delegates

We have two in-person conferences scheduled for March and April:

Tuesday, March 29          Appalachian State MUN

Friday-Sunday 1-3 Apr    Duke University MUN

Please see Mr. Kmidowski for details.  Stop by the library to pick up a permission slip.

There will be a meeting in the library annex on Tuesday, February 22 during office hours (11:45 am – 12:00 pm) to register for committees for each conference.

If you are interested in running for Student Council Officer (President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer or Public Relations Representative) position? Please peep the details below: 

Candidates must attend the mandatory interest meeting February 22nd during lunch (10:55-11:40) in Room 621. 

Campaigns begin February 23rd

Speeches are due March 7th by 3PM to Dean Williams

Student Council Speeches March 9th in the CPAC

Hey all! The history club is having a meeting during office hours on February 24th in room 705, along with a presentation on Judaism! Make sure to show up to room 705 if you’re interested!

RHO KAPPA, Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies. RHO KAPPA provides national recognition and opportunities for exploration in the social studies. 

The mission and purpose of this organization is:

• • to promote scholarship and to recognize academic excellence in social studies in secondary school environments and the community. 
  • to provide through its local chapters opportunities for exploration in the social studies in secondary school environments and the community.
  • to encourage interest in, understanding of, and appreciation for the social studies.

Candidates for membership should:

1. Have been in attendance at the school in which the chapter resides for the equivalent of one semester prior to being considered.
2. Have completed four semesters of courses in the field of social studies and be prepared to complete at least six semesters. The minimum grade point average for these courses is a weighted 3.67 or the numerical equivalent.
3. Have an overall cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or the numerical equivalent.
4. Have a proven track record of interest and participation in service-related activities.
5. Have a proven track record of strong attendance and positive contribution to a community of learning in a social studies classroom.

If you meet the requirements listed above, please request an application from Ms. Huffman at lhuffman@cannonschool.org no later than Tuesday 22 February 2022 at 3 pm.  Applications are due back to Ms. Huffman no later than Monday 28 February 2022 at 3pm. Questions? Speak with any Social Studies teacher.

Course Registration Key Dates!  

Wednesday, March 23

Last day of course registration

Friday, April 8

Last day to submit course petitions

If you have any questions about course registration, please review this presentation from student life and contact Mrs. Snowfrock (jfinneyfrock@cannonschool.org).

Meditation

• 11:30-11:42 Every day in 614 (Miller’s room)

• Everyone welcome. (Students, Faculty, Staff)

• You don’t even have to meditate. Just come find a space to breathe.

• Contact Mrs. Miller if you have any questions.

Be a Special Olympics Volunteer!

Cannon School has been asked to take 20-30 Upper School students to volunteer at Special Olympics Spring Games on Wednesday, April 6^th.  We are looking for responsible and energetic students to volunteer as athlete buddies.  Buddies help athletes get to their events and cheer them on.  This will be a fun and impactful day for student volunteers.  If you are interested in attending as a buddy, please fill out this application form no later than February 28th.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Weakland.

TRIP TO PERU!

Students,

What better way to spend Spring Break 2K23 than in Peru exploring ruins with some of your friends?! From March 11th – March 17, 2023, we will travel to Peru through Explorica to sightsee, hike and engulf ourselves in another culture. 

Please discuss this special opportunity with your family and follow this link to see pricing and the day-by-day breakdown of the trip.

If you have any questions at all, please feel free to reach out to me (Sinden) via email or swing by room 703. This will be an incredible experience and I hope some of you are interested in this adventure!

Best, 

Sinden

Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores are invited to sign-up in SCOIR for visits with College Admission Representatives. Representatives have the option to visit Cannon School in-person or via Zoom. Check SCOIR for the most up-to-date listing of college representative visits and to learn in what format they will visit Cannon. Use this Zoom Meeting Link to connect for virtual visits. You may come to The Cube if you are on campus during the rep visit and need a place to log into the Zoom session. We recommend you bring headphones for the Zoom visit!

Debate Club SignUp

“It’s important to surround yourself with good people, interesting people, young people, young ideas. Go places, learn new stuff. Look at the world with wonder – don’t be tired about it.” -Angela Bassett 

Lucy Betler demonstrated KINDNESS when she volunteered to help her advisory by reading the blog in advisory!

Will Cantey showed KINDNESS when he volunteered to take the pigs out to the dumpster at the end of Biology, thanks Will

Jonah Feeley 

Gossage Cup

521	482	603	491

***Attention Model UN Delegates

We have two in-person conferences scheduled for March and April:

Tuesday, March 29          Appalachian State MUN

Friday-Sunday 1-3 Apr    Duke University MUN

Please see Mr. Kmidowski for details.  Stop by the library to pick up a permission slip.

There will be a meeting in the library annex on Tuesday, February 22 during office hours (11:45 am – 12:00 pm) to register for committees for each conference.

If you are interested in running for Student Council Officer (President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer or Public Relations Representative) position? Please peep the details below: 

Candidates must attend the mandatory interest meeting February 22nd during lunch (10:55-11:40) in Room 621. 

Campaigns begin February 23rd

Speeches are due March 7th by 3PM to Dean Williams

Student Council Speeches March 9th in the CPAC

Hey all! The history club is having a meeting during office hours on February 24th in room 705, along with a presentation on Judaism! Make sure to show up to room 705 if you’re interested!

RHO KAPPA, Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies. RHO KAPPA provides national recognition and opportunities for exploration in the social studies. 

The mission and purpose of this organization is:

• • to promote scholarship and to recognize academic excellence in social studies in secondary school environments and the community. 
  • to provide through its local chapters opportunities for exploration in the social studies in secondary school environments and the community.
  • to encourage interest in, understanding of, and appreciation for the social studies.

Candidates for membership should:

1. Have been in attendance at the school in which the chapter resides for the equivalent of one semester prior to being considered.
2. Have completed four semesters of courses in the field of social studies and be prepared to complete at least six semesters. The minimum grade point average for these courses is a weighted 3.67 or the numerical equivalent.
3. Have an overall cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or the numerical equivalent.
4. Have a proven track record of interest and participation in service-related activities.
5. Have a proven track record of strong attendance and positive contribution to a community of learning in a social studies classroom.

If you meet the requirements listed above, please request an application from Ms. Huffman at lhuffman@cannonschool.org no later than Tuesday 22 February 2022 at 3 pm.  Applications are due back to Ms. Huffman no later than Monday 28 February 2022 at 3pm. Questions? Speak with any Social Studies teacher.

Students wishing to serve on next year’s Honor Council should reach out and speak with either Mrs. Lineberger or Dean Booker and submit a speech by Tuesday Feb 22, no later than 3pm. 

Course Registration Key Dates!  

Wednesday, March 23

Last day of course registration

Friday, April 8

Last day to submit course petitions

If you have any questions about course registration, please review this presentation from student life and contact Mrs. Snowfrock (jfinneyfrock@cannonschool.org).

Twelfth Night Tickets Now On Sale!

Cannon Theater Company will perform “Twelfth Night: The Musical” Feb 17-20, and this year we are moving to a reservation-only system for ticketing, so make sure to click here to reserve your seats, or just go to www.cannonschool.org and follow the link on the front page. Please only reserve the number of tickets that you know you will use. As always, Cannon employees, students, and parents don’t have to pay; guest tickets are $15. Named one of the best theatrical productions of 2018 by Time, The Hollywood Reporter and The Washington Post, Twelfth Night is a rousing contemporary musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy featuring a genre-spanning score by Kwame Kwei-Armah and Shania Taub.

Spring 2022 Driver Education Program (Virtual)

This year, Cannon School has contracted with a local company to offer a virtual driver education program during the spring semester. Classes and behind-the-wheel instruction will be provided by WatsOnWheels (https://www.watsonwheelsnc.com/). WatsOnWheels has agreed to offer Cannon students a discount and provide the course for $350 per student.  The classes will be held March 21^st – April 1^st from 4:00 – 7:00 (virtually), and the maximum number of spaces available is 25.

Students must be 14½ years of age when the classes begin to be eligible to register. To complete the class, students must have thirty hours of class time and six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.  We hope to offer another class in the fall through WatsOnWheels, but we have yet to schedule specific dates. 

After the class portion is complete, the instructor will coordinate with students individually to complete the behind-the-wheel requirements during their school drop periods or after school hours.

The $350 fee is due on the first day of class and may be charged to the student’s Cannon School account or paid in the form of a check made out to “Watson Wheels LLC”.

To register for the spring driver education class, please complete this Google Form

https://forms.gle/x2m9yWAuV7MuCixK8

If you have additional questions, please email me (khulin@cannonschool.org).

To celebrate 100 days until Graduation student council is hosting an upper school spirit week! 

Themes:

Thursday– Anything but a backpack (no backpacks allowed at school so be creative!)

Meditation

• 11:30-11:42 Every day in 614 (Miller’s room)

• Everyone welcome. (Students, Faculty, Staff)

• You don’t even have to meditate. Just come find a space to breathe.

• Contact Mrs. Miller if you have any questions.

Be a Special Olympics Volunteer!

Cannon School has been asked to take 20-30 Upper School students to volunteer at Special Olympics Spring Games on Wednesday, April 6^th.  We are looking for responsible and energetic students to volunteer as athlete buddies.  Buddies help athletes get to their events and cheer them on.  This will be a fun and impactful day for student volunteers.  If you are interested in attending as a buddy, please fill out this application form no later than February 28th.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Weakland.

TRIP TO PERU!

Students,

What better way to spend Spring Break 2K23 than in Peru exploring ruins with some of your friends?! From March 11th – March 17, 2023, we will travel to Peru through Explorica to sightsee, hike and engulf ourselves in another culture. 

Please discuss this special opportunity with your family and follow this link to see pricing and the day-by-day breakdown of the trip.

If you have any questions at all, please feel free to reach out to me (Sinden) via email or swing by room 703. This will be an incredible experience and I hope some of you are interested in this adventure!

Best, 

Sinden

Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores are invited to sign-up in SCOIR for visits with College Admission Representatives. Representatives have the option to visit Cannon School in-person or via Zoom. Check SCOIR for the most up-to-date listing of college representative visits and to learn in what format they will visit Cannon. Use this Zoom Meeting Link to connect for virtual visits. You may come to The Cube if you are on campus during the rep visit and need a place to log into the Zoom session. We recommend you bring headphones for the Zoom visit!

Debate Club SignUp

“We all have dreams. In order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline and effort.”

—Jesse Owens, world record-setting Olympic athlete

THANK YOU to Alicia Equan for showing TEAMWORK by writing up the daily assignment on the board everyday for her classmates. 

THANK YOU to Maya Goldsberry for showing KINDNESS by handing out and taking up the blue boards before and after assessments. 

No birthdays. 

Gossage Cup

521	482	603	491

***If you are interested in running for Student Council Officer (President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer or Public Relations Representative) position? Please peep the details below: 

Candidates must attend the mandatory interest meeting February 22nd during lunch (10:55-11:40) in Room 621. 

Campaigns begin February 23rd

Speeches are due March 7th by 3PM to Dean Williams

Student Council Speeches March 9th in the CPAC

***Hey all! The history club is having a meeting during office hours on February 24th in room 705, along with a presentation on Judaism! Make sure to show up to room 705 if you’re interested!

RHO KAPPA, Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies. RHO KAPPA provides national recognition and opportunities for exploration in the social studies. 

The mission and purpose of this organization is:

• • to promote scholarship and to recognize academic excellence in social studies in secondary school environments and the community. 
  • to provide through its local chapters opportunities for exploration in the social studies in secondary school environments and the community.
  • to encourage interest in, understanding of, and appreciation for the social studies.

Candidates for membership should:

1. Have been in attendance at the school in which the chapter resides for the equivalent of one semester prior to being considered.
2. Have completed four semesters of courses in the field of social studies and be prepared to complete at least six semesters. The minimum grade point average for these courses is a weighted 3.67 or the numerical equivalent.
3. Have an overall cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or the numerical equivalent.
4. Have a proven track record of interest and participation in service-related activities.
5. Have a proven track record of strong attendance and positive contribution to a community of learning in a social studies classroom.

If you meet the requirements listed above, please request an application from Ms. Huffman at lhuffman@cannonschool.org no later than Tuesday 22 February 2022 at 3 pm.  Applications are due back to Ms. Huffman no later than Monday 28 February 2022 at 3pm. Questions? Speak with any Social Studies teacher.

Students wishing to serve on next year’s Honor Council should reach out and speak with either Mrs. Lineberger or Dean Booker and submit a speech by Tuesday Feb 22, no later than 3pm. 

Course Registration Key Dates!  

Wednesday, March 23

Last day of course registration

Friday, April 8

Last day to submit course petitions

If you have any questions about course registration, please review this presentation from student life and contact Mrs. Snowfrock (jfinneyfrock@cannonschool.org).

Twelfth Night Tickets Now On Sale!

Cannon Theater Company will perform “Twelfth Night: The Musical” Feb 17-20, and this year we are moving to a reservation-only system for ticketing, so make sure to click here to reserve your seats, or just go to www.cannonschool.org and follow the link on the front page. Please only reserve the number of tickets that you know you will use. As always, Cannon employees, students, and parents don’t have to pay; guest tickets are $15. Named one of the best theatrical productions of 2018 by Time, The Hollywood Reporter and The Washington Post, Twelfth Night is a rousing contemporary musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy featuring a genre-spanning score by Kwame Kwei-Armah and Shania Taub.

Spring 2022 Driver Education Program (Virtual)

This year, Cannon School has contracted with a local company to offer a virtual driver education program during the spring semester. Classes and behind-the-wheel instruction will be provided by WatsOnWheels (https://www.watsonwheelsnc.com/). WatsOnWheels has agreed to offer Cannon students a discount and provide the course for $350 per student.  The classes will be held March 21^st – April 1^st from 4:00 – 7:00 (virtually), and the maximum number of spaces available is 25.

Students must be 14½ years of age when the classes begin to be eligible to register. To complete the class, students must have thirty hours of class time and six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.  We hope to offer another class in the fall through WatsOnWheels, but we have yet to schedule specific dates. 

After the class portion is complete, the instructor will coordinate with students individually to complete the behind-the-wheel requirements during their school drop periods or after school hours.

The $350 fee is due on the first day of class and may be charged to the student’s Cannon School account or paid in the form of a check made out to “Watson Wheels LLC”.

To register for the spring driver education class, please complete this Google Form

https://forms.gle/x2m9yWAuV7MuCixK8

If you have additional questions, please email me (khulin@cannonschool.org).

To celebrate 100 days until Graduation student council is hosting an upper school spirit week! 

Themes:

Wednesday– Senior citizens day (everyone dress as a senior citizen to celebrate 100 more days with our seniors!)

Thursday– Anything but a backpack (no backpacks allowed at school so be creative!)

Meditation

• 11:30-11:42 Every day in 614 (Miller’s room)

• Everyone welcome. (Students, Faculty, Staff)

• You don’t even have to meditate. Just come find a space to breathe.

• Contact Mrs. Miller if you have any questions.

Be a Special Olympics Volunteer!

Cannon School has been asked to take 20-30 Upper School students to volunteer at Special Olympics Spring Games on Wednesday, April 6^th.  We are looking for responsible and energetic students to volunteer as athlete buddies.  Buddies help athletes get to their events and cheer them on.  This will be a fun and impactful day for student volunteers.  If you are interested in attending as a buddy, please fill out this application form no later than February 28th.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Weakland.

TRIP TO PERU!

Students,

What better way to spend Spring Break 2K23 than in Peru exploring ruins with some of your friends?! From March 11th – March 17, 2023, we will travel to Peru through Explorica to sightsee, hike and engulf ourselves in another culture. 

Please discuss this special opportunity with your family and follow this link to see pricing and the day-by-day breakdown of the trip.

If you have any questions at all, please feel free to reach out to me (Sinden) via email or swing by room 703. This will be an incredible experience and I hope some of you are interested in this adventure!

Best, 

Sinden

Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores are invited to sign-up in SCOIR for visits with College Admission Representatives. Representatives have the option to visit Cannon School in-person or via Zoom. Check SCOIR for the most up-to-date listing of college representative visits and to learn in what format they will visit Cannon. Use this Zoom Meeting Link to connect for virtual visits. You may come to The Cube if you are on campus during the rep visit and need a place to log into the Zoom session. We recommend you bring headphones for the Zoom visit!

Debate Club SignUp

“Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.”

—Dr. Mae Jemison, first African-American female astronaut

DJ Nix and Owen Koehler displayed KINDNESS as they helped the college counseling team out by returning carts to the cafeteria. Thank you for the help and for making our day easier!

No birthdays. 

Gossage Cup

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RHO KAPPA, Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies. RHO KAPPA provides national recognition and opportunities for exploration in the social studies. 

The mission and purpose of this organization is:

• • to promote scholarship and to recognize academic excellence in social studies in secondary school environments and the community. 
  • to provide through its local chapters opportunities for exploration in the social studies in secondary school environments and the community.
  • to encourage interest in, understanding of, and appreciation for the social studies.

Candidates for membership should:

1. Have been in attendance at the school in which the chapter resides for the equivalent of one semester prior to being considered.
2. Have completed four semesters of courses in the field of social studies and be prepared to complete at least six semesters. The minimum grade point average for these courses is a weighted 3.67 or the numerical equivalent.
3. Have an overall cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or the numerical equivalent.
4. Have a proven track record of interest and participation in service-related activities.
5. Have a proven track record of strong attendance and positive contribution to a community of learning in a social studies classroom.

If you meet the requirements listed above, please request an application from Ms. Huffman at lhuffman@cannonschool.org no later than Tuesday 22 February 2022 at 3 pm.  Applications are due back to Ms. Huffman no later than Monday 28 February 2022 at 3pm. Questions? Speak with any Social Studies teacher.

Students wishing to serve on next year’s Honor Council should reach out and speak with either Mrs. Lineberger or Dean Booker and submit a speech by Tuesday Feb 22, no later than 3pm. 

Course Registration Key Dates!  

Wednesday, March 23

Last day of course registration

Friday, April 8

Last day to submit course petitions

If you have any questions about course registration, please review this presentation from student life and contact Mrs. Snowfrock (jfinneyfrock@cannonschool.org).

Twelfth Night Tickets Now On Sale!

Cannon Theater Company will perform “Twelfth Night: The Musical” Feb 17-20, and this year we are moving to a reservation-only system for ticketing, so make sure to click here to reserve your seats, or just go to www.cannonschool.org and follow the link on the front page. Please only reserve the number of tickets that you know you will use. As always, Cannon employees, students, and parents don’t have to pay; guest tickets are $15. Named one of the best theatrical productions of 2018 by Time, The Hollywood Reporter and The Washington Post, Twelfth Night is a rousing contemporary musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy featuring a genre-spanning score by Kwame Kwei-Armah and Shania Taub.

Spring 2022 Driver Education Program (Virtual)

This year, Cannon School has contracted with a local company to offer a virtual driver education program during the spring semester. Classes and behind-the-wheel instruction will be provided by WatsOnWheels (https://www.watsonwheelsnc.com/). WatsOnWheels has agreed to offer Cannon students a discount and provide the course for $350 per student.  The classes will be held March 21^st – April 1^st from 4:00 – 7:00 (virtually), and the maximum number of spaces available is 25.

Students must be 14½ years of age when the classes begin to be eligible to register. To complete the class, students must have thirty hours of class time and six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.  We hope to offer another class in the fall through WatsOnWheels, but we have yet to schedule specific dates. 

After the class portion is complete, the instructor will coordinate with students individually to complete the behind-the-wheel requirements during their school drop periods or after school hours.

The $350 fee is due on the first day of class and may be charged to the student’s Cannon School account or paid in the form of a check made out to “Watson Wheels LLC”.

To register for the spring driver education class, please complete this Google Form

https://forms.gle/x2m9yWAuV7MuCixK8

If you have additional questions, please email me (khulin@cannonschool.org).

To celebrate 100 days until Graduation student council is hosting an upper school spirit week! 

Themes:

Tuesday– Adam Sandler day (wear one of Adam Sandler’s iconic fits)

Wednesday– Senior citizens day (everyone dress as a senior citizen to celebrate 100 more days with our seniors!)

Thursday– Anything but a backpack (no backpacks allowed at school so be creative!)

Meditation

• 11:30-11:42 Every day in 614 (Miller’s room)
• Everyone welcome. (Students, Faculty, Staff)
• You don’t even have to meditate. Just come find a space to breathe.
• Contact Mrs. Miller if you have any questions.

Be a Special Olympics Volunteer!

Cannon School has been asked to take 20-30 Upper School students to volunteer at Special Olympics Spring Games on Wednesday, April 6^th.  We are looking for responsible and energetic students to volunteer as athlete buddies.  Buddies help athletes get to their events and cheer them on.  This will be a fun and impactful day for student volunteers.  If you are interested in attending as a buddy, please fill out this application form no later than February 28th.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Weakland.

TRIP TO PERU!

Students,

What better way to spend Spring Break 2K23 than in Peru exploring ruins with some of your friends?! From March 11th – March 17, 2023, we will travel to Peru through Explorica to sightsee, hike and engulf ourselves in another culture. 

Please discuss this special opportunity with your family and follow this link to see pricing and the day-by-day breakdown of the trip.

If you have any questions at all, please feel free to reach out to me (Sinden) via email or swing by room 703. This will be an incredible experience and I hope some of you are interested in this adventure!

Best, 

Sinden

Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores are invited to sign-up in SCOIR for visits with College Admission Representatives. Representatives have the option to visit Cannon School in-person or via Zoom. Check SCOIR for the most up-to-date listing of college representative visits and to learn in what format they will visit Cannon. Use this Zoom Meeting Link to connect for virtual visits. You may come to The Cube if you are on campus during the rep visit and need a place to log into the Zoom session. We recommend you bring headphones for the Zoom visit!

“The struggles along the way are only meant to shape you for your purpose.” -Chadwick Boseman

Myles Stradford, Courtney Phelps, Ben Childress, Meg Crosbie and Hannah Denby displayed PASSION and COURAGE as they shared their high school experiences with the Class of 2025! They encouraged engagement through academics, extracurricular activities and community involvement! Thank you from the CC Team

Leo Kohlhepp demonstrated RESPECT and KINDNESS when he took the initiative to clean up a messy classroom after class. Thank you, Leo

Teri Pridgen did an awesome job as a peer editor and gave a lot of her time to help others in English class. Thanks for your KINDNESS, Teri.

Faith Carpenter

Gossage Cup

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***From the Office of College Counseling:

MONDAY, 2/14 CORE – SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS REPORT TO YOUR ADVISORIES FOR CORE AND PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR EMAILS FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.

***RHO KAPPA, Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies. RHO KAPPA provides national recognition and opportunities for exploration in the social studies. 

The mission and purpose of this organization is:

• • to promote scholarship and to recognize academic excellence in social studies in secondary school environments and the community. 
  • to provide through its local chapters opportunities for exploration in the social studies in secondary school environments and the community.
  • to encourage interest in, understanding of, and appreciation for the social studies.

Candidates for membership should:

1. Have been in attendance at the school in which the chapter resides for the equivalent of one semester prior to being considered.
2. Have completed four semesters of courses in the field of social studies and be prepared to complete at least six semesters. The minimum grade point average for these courses is a weighted 3.67 or the numerical equivalent.
3. Have an overall cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or the numerical equivalent.
4. Have a proven track record of interest and participation in service-related activities.
5. Have a proven track record of strong attendance and positive contribution to a community of learning in a social studies classroom.

If you meet the requirements listed above, please request an application from Ms. Huffman at lhuffman@cannonschool.org no later than Tuesday 22 February 2022 at 3 pm.  Applications are due back to Ms. Huffman no later than Monday 28 February 2022 at 3pm. Questions? Speak with any Social Studies teacher.

Students wishing to serve on next year’s Honor Council should reach out and speak with either Mrs. Lineberger or Dean Booker and submit a speech by Tuesday Feb 22, no later than 3pm. 

Course Registration Key Dates!  

Wednesday, March 23

Last day of course registration

Friday, April 8

Last day to submit course petitions

If you have any questions about course registration, please review this presentation from student life and contact Mrs. Snowfrock (jfinneyfrock@cannonschool.org).

Twelfth Night Tickets Now On Sale!

Cannon Theater Company will perform “Twelfth Night: The Musical” Feb 17-20, and this year we are moving to a reservation-only system for ticketing, so make sure to click here to reserve your seats, or just go to www.cannonschool.org and follow the link on the front page. Please only reserve the number of tickets that you know you will use. As always, Cannon employees, students, and parents don’t have to pay; guest tickets are $15. Named one of the best theatrical productions of 2018 by Time, The Hollywood Reporter and The Washington Post, Twelfth Night is a rousing contemporary musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy featuring a genre-spanning score by Kwame Kwei-Armah and Shania Taub.

Spring 2022 Driver Education Program (Virtual)

This year, Cannon School has contracted with a local company to offer a virtual driver education program during the spring semester. Classes and behind-the-wheel instruction will be provided by WatsOnWheels (https://www.watsonwheelsnc.com/). WatsOnWheels has agreed to offer Cannon students a discount and provide the course for $350 per student.  The classes will be held March 21^st – April 1^st from 4:00 – 7:00 (virtually), and the maximum number of spaces available is 25.

Students must be 14½ years of age when the classes begin to be eligible to register. To complete the class, students must have thirty hours of class time and six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.  We hope to offer another class in the fall through WatsOnWheels, but we have yet to schedule specific dates. 

After the class portion is complete, the instructor will coordinate with students individually to complete the behind-the-wheel requirements during their school drop periods or after school hours.

The $350 fee is due on the first day of class and may be charged to the student’s Cannon School account or paid in the form of a check made out to “Watson Wheels LLC”.

To register for the spring driver education class, please complete this Google Form

https://forms.gle/x2m9yWAuV7MuCixK8

If you have additional questions, please email me (khulin@cannonschool.org).

To celebrate 100 days until Graduation student council is hosting an upper school spirit week! 

Themes:

Monday– Groutfits (wear your finest all-grey outfit!)

Tuesday– Adam Sandler day (wear one of Adam Sandler’s iconic fits)

Wednesday– Senior citizens day (everyone dress as a senior citizen to celebrate 100 more days with our seniors!)

Thursday– Anything but a backpack (no backpacks allowed at school so be creative!)

Meditation

• 11:30-11:42 Every day in 614 (Miller’s room)
• Everyone welcome. (Students, Faculty, Staff)
• You don’t even have to meditate. Just come find a space to breathe.
• Contact Mrs. Miller if you have any questions.

Be a Special Olympics Volunteer!

Cannon School has been asked to take 20-30 Upper School students to volunteer at Special Olympics Spring Games on Wednesday, April 6^th.  We are looking for responsible and energetic students to volunteer as athlete buddies.  Buddies help athletes get to their events and cheer them on.  This will be a fun and impactful day for student volunteers.  If you are interested in attending as a buddy, please fill out this application form no later than February 28th.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Weakland.

TRIP TO PERU!

Students,

What better way to spend Spring Break 2K23 than in Peru exploring ruins with some of your friends?! From March 11th – March 17, 2023, we will travel to Peru through Explorica to sightsee, hike and engulf ourselves in another culture. 

Please discuss this special opportunity with your family and follow this link to see pricing and the day-by-day breakdown of the trip.

If you have any questions at all, please feel free to reach out to me (Sinden) via email or swing by room 703. This will be an incredible experience and I hope some of you are interested in this adventure!

Best, 

Sinden

Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores are invited to sign-up in SCOIR for visits with College Admission Representatives. Representatives have the option to visit Cannon School in-person or via Zoom. Check SCOIRfor the most up-to-date listing of college representative visits and to learn in what format they will visit Cannon. Use this Zoom Meeting Link to connect for virtual visits. You may come to The Cube if you are on campus during the rep visit and need a place to log into the Zoom session. We recommend you bring headphones for the Zoom visit!

“Your ability to adapt to failure, and navigate your way out of it, absolutely, 100 percent makes you who you are.”-Viola Davis

Eli Snodgrass, Duncan MacFadyn, Aidan Swartz, Hayes Galloway, Gates Ravin, Dylan Kellman, Caleb Campos, Michael Micolucci, Caeden Otey, Jake Wood, Dylan Casey, Ryan Meeks, Colins Jost, Kadin Simmons, Brie Biddle, Emma Little, Karon Boyd, Colin Bullard, Myles Stradford displayed TEAMWORK as they helped Coach Powell and Coach Rachal move wrestling mats yesterday morning after workouts. It was much appreciated!!!

Ashley Fowler showed kindness when she gave up her free period to help a friend study.

Students wishing to serve on next year’s Honor Council should reach out and speak with either Mrs. Lineberger or Dean Booker and submit a speech by Tuesday Feb 22, no later than 3pm. 

Course Registration Key Dates!  

Wednesday, March 23

Last day of course registration

Friday, April 8

Last day to submit course petitions

If you have any questions about course registration, please review this presentation from student life and contact Mrs. Snowfrock (jfinneyfrock@cannonschool.org).

The Student Council is hosting a Service Week on February 7th-11th! We partnered with clubs on campus to host a service activity each day from a bake sale to a food drive! Join in on the fun while spreading kindness throughout the community!

Remember the food drive is ALL week long. Since the Superbowl is coming up, participate in the “Souper” Bowl Food Drive. Donate cans of soup and collect it in your grade level boxes (by the house hallway). The grade with the most cans will win donuts! 

-Your Student Council Executive Team

Olivia Varghese, Ben Childress, Leighton Evans, Conrad Randall-Bauer, and Ashmi Trivedi

Twelfth Night Tickets Now On Sale!

Cannon Theater Company will perform “Twelfth Night: The Musical” Feb 17-20, and this year we are moving to a reservation-only system for ticketing, so make sure to click here to reserve your seats, or just go to www.cannonschool.org and follow the link on the front page. Please only reserve the number of tickets that you know you will use. As always, Cannon employees, students, and parents don’t have to pay; guest tickets are $15. Named one of the best theatrical productions of 2018 by Time, The Hollywood Reporter and The Washington Post, Twelfth Night is a rousing contemporary musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy featuring a genre-spanning score by Kwame Kwei-Armah and Shania Taub.

Gossage Cup

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Today: 

Brie Biddle

Aiden Swartz

Over the weekend 2/12: Tucker Kelley 

Spring 2022 Driver Education Program (Virtual)

This year, Cannon School has contracted with a local company to offer a virtual driver education program during the spring semester. Classes and behind-the-wheel instruction will be provided by WatsOnWheels (https://www.watsonwheelsnc.com/). WatsOnWheels has agreed to offer Cannon students a discount and provide the course for $350 per student.  The classes will be held March 21^st – April 1^st from 4:00 – 7:00 (virtually), and the maximum number of spaces available is 25.

Students must be 14½ years of age when the classes begin to be eligible to register. To complete the class, students must have thirty hours of class time and six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.  We hope to offer another class in the fall through WatsOnWheels, but we have yet to schedule specific dates. 

After the class portion is complete, the instructor will coordinate with students individually to complete the behind-the-wheel requirements during their school drop periods or after school hours.

The $350 fee is due on the first day of class and may be charged to the student’s Cannon School account or paid in the form of a check made out to “Watson Wheels LLC”.

To register for the spring driver education class, please complete this Google Form

https://forms.gle/x2m9yWAuV7MuCixK8

If you have additional questions, please email me (khulin@cannonschool.org).

To celebrate 100 days until Graduation student council is hosting an upper school spirit week! 

Themes:

Monday– Groutfits (wear your finest all-grey outfit!)

Tuesday– Adam Sandler day (wear one of Adam Sandler’s iconic fits)

Wednesday– Senior citizens day (everyone dress as a senior citizen to celebrate 100 more days with our seniors!)

Thursday– Anything but a backpack (no backpacks allowed at school so be creative!)

Meditation

• 11:30-11:42 Every day in 614 (Miller’s room)
• Everyone welcome. (Students, Faculty, Staff)
• You don’t even have to meditate. Just come find a space to breathe.
• Contact Mrs. Miller if you have any questions.

Be a Special Olympics Volunteer!

Cannon School has been asked to take 20-30 Upper School students to volunteer at Special Olympics Spring Games on Wednesday, April 6^th.  We are looking for responsible and energetic students to volunteer as athlete buddies.  Buddies help athletes get to their events and cheer them on.  This will be a fun and impactful day for student volunteers.  If you are interested in attending as a buddy, please fill out this application form no later than February 28th.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Weakland.

TRIP TO PERU!

Students,

What better way to spend Spring Break 2K23 than in Peru exploring ruins with some of your friends?! From March 11th – March 17, 2023, we will travel to Peru through Explorica to sightsee, hike and engulf ourselves in another culture. 

Please discuss this special opportunity with your family and follow this link to see pricing and the day-by-day breakdown of the trip.

If you have any questions at all, please feel free to reach out to me (Sinden) via email or swing by room 703. This will be an incredible experience and I hope some of you are interested in this adventure!

Best, 

Sinden

Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores are invited to sign-up in SCOIR for visits with College Admission Representatives. Representatives have the option to visit Cannon School in-person or via Zoom. Check SCOIRfor the most up-to-date listing of college representative visits and to learn in what format they will visit Cannon. Use this Zoom Meeting Link to connect for virtual visits. You may come to The Cube if you are on campus during the rep visit and need a place to log into the Zoom session. We recommend you bring headphones for the Zoom visit!

“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” -Maya Angelou

Yiorgo Diatzikis demonstrated PASSION when he spent a drop period sitting in on a class he took last year just to revisit with the course, the teacher and the content. Thanks for the terrific visit, Yiorgo!

Mary Folds demonstrated kindness when she went out of her way to help another student clean up a spilled water bottle.

Chase Herring,  Balin Surface,  Amir Morocco, Maya McCorkle, Dylan Manni and Erin Kohlhepp displayed kindness for helping Mr. Davis move music gear to the CPAC for the upcoming musical (which you all should attend!)

David Mason exhibited TEAMWORK when he helpfully returned an item to IT for a teacher who didn’t have time to do it

Are you a rising Junior or Senior thinking about taking a psychology course next year?

Are you a Senior who has been recommended for both Honors and AP psychology? If you answered YES to one or both of these questions, please stop by 704 (3^rd floor) and learn more! The best times to stop by are lunch and office hours. Individual and group chats are welcome. 😊  You can also email me, Mrs. Hylton, at phylton@cannonschool.org with additional questions.

The College Counseling Team is excited to offer a new lunch and learn series for students, providing insight and information on post-graduation options outside of a traditional domestic 4-year school. Please note events are open to specific grade levels (listed below) and RSVP is required.

Please RSVP HERE for all events you plan to join.

International Studies | Feb 9 | Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors

Military Academies | Feb 16 | Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors

FRESHMEN:

Please update your calendars with this upcoming required College Counseling Program:

February 10^th, 10:55 – 12:30, Pizza lunch provided!

• Scurlock & Bumgarner Advisories report to The Cube
• Cooper & Weakland Advisories report to Campbell Gallery
• All other Freshmen advisories have normal lunch/office hours

Students wishing to serve on next year’s Honor Council should reach out and speak with either Mrs. Lineberger or Dean Booker and submit a speech by Tuesday Feb 22, no later than 3pm. 

Course Registration Key Dates!  

Wednesday, March 23

Last day of course registration

Friday, April 8

Last day to submit course petitions

If you have any questions about course registration, please review this presentation from student life and contact Mrs. Snowfrock (jfinneyfrock@cannonschool.org).

The Student Council is hosting a Service Week on February 7th-11th! We partnered with clubs on campus to host a service activity each day from a bake sale to a food drive! Join in on the fun while spreading kindness throughout the community!

Remember the food drive is ALL week long. Since the Superbowl is coming up, participate in the “Souper” Bowl Food Drive. Donate cans of soup and collect it in your grade level boxes (by the house hallway). The grade with the most cans will win donuts! 

-Your Student Council Executive Team

Olivia Varghese, Ben Childress, Leighton Evans, Conrad Randall-Bauer, and Ashmi Trivedi

Twelfth Night Tickets Now On Sale!

Cannon Theater Company will perform “Twelfth Night: The Musical” Feb 17-20, and this year we are moving to a reservation-only system for ticketing, so make sure to click here to reserve your seats, or just go to www.cannonschool.org and follow the link on the front page. Please only reserve the number of tickets that you know you will use. As always, Cannon employees, students, and parents don’t have to pay; guest tickets are $15. Named one of the best theatrical productions of 2018 by Time, The Hollywood Reporter and The Washington Post, Twelfth Night is a rousing contemporary musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy featuring a genre-spanning score by Kwame Kwei-Armah and Shania Taub.

Gossage Cup

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Alex Lahners

Ben Maynor

Maya Goldsberry

Lydia Craven

****Spring 2022 Driver Education Program (Virtual)

This year, Cannon School has contracted with a local company to offer a virtual driver education program during the spring semester. Classes and behind-the-wheel instruction will be provided by WatsOnWheels (https://www.watsonwheelsnc.com/). WatsOnWheels has agreed to offer Cannon students a discount and provide the course for $350 per student.  The classes will be held March 21^st – April 1^st from 4:00 – 7:00 (virtually), and the maximum number of spaces available is 25.

Students must be 14½ years of age when the classes begin to be eligible to register. To complete the class, students must have thirty hours of class time and six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.  We hope to offer another class in the fall through WatsOnWheels, but we have yet to schedule specific dates. 

After the class portion is complete, the instructor will coordinate with students individually to complete the behind-the-wheel requirements during their school drop periods or after school hours.

The $350 fee is due on the first day of class and may be charged to the student’s Cannon School account or paid in the form of a check made out to “Watson Wheels LLC”.

To register for the spring driver education class, please complete this Google Form

https://forms.gle/x2m9yWAuV7MuCixK8

If you have additional questions, please email me (khulin@cannonschool.org).

***To celebrate 100 days until Graduation student council is hosting an upper school spirit week! 

Themes:

Monday– Groutfits (wear your finest all-grey outfit!)

Tuesday– Adam Sandler day (wear one of Adam Sandler’s iconic fits)

Wednesday– Senior citizens day (everyone dress as a senior citizen to celebrate 100 more days with our seniors!)

Thursday– Anything but a backpack (no backpacks allowed at school so be creative!)

Meditation

• 11:30-11:42 Every day in 614 (Miller’s room)
• Everyone welcome. (Students, Faculty, Staff)
• You don’t even have to meditate. Just come find a space to breathe.
• Contact Mrs. Miller if you have any questions.

Be a Special Olympics Volunteer!

Cannon School has been asked to take 20-30 Upper School students to volunteer at Special Olympics Spring Games on Wednesday, April 6^th.  We are looking for responsible and energetic students to volunteer as athlete buddies.  Buddies help athletes get to their events and cheer them on.  This will be a fun and impactful day for student volunteers.  If you are interested in attending as a buddy, please fill out this application form no later than February 28th.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Weakland.

TRIP TO PERU!

Students,

What better way to spend Spring Break 2K23 than in Peru exploring ruins with some of your friends?! From March 11th – March 17, 2023, we will travel to Peru through Explorica to sightsee, hike and engulf ourselves in another culture. 

Please discuss this special opportunity with your family and follow this link to see pricing and the day-by-day breakdown of the trip.

If you have any questions at all, please feel free to reach out to me (Sinden) via email or swing by room 703. This will be an incredible experience and I hope some of you are interested in this adventure!

Best, 

Sinden

Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores are invited to sign-up in SCOIR for visits with College Admission Representatives. Representatives have the option to visit Cannon School in-person or via Zoom. Check SCOIRfor the most up-to-date listing of college representative visits and to learn in what format they will visit Cannon. Use this Zoom Meeting Link to connect for virtual visits. You may come to The Cube if you are on campus during the rep visit and need a place to log into the Zoom session. We recommend you bring headphones for the Zoom visit!

“Be careful what you set your heart upon – for it will surely be yours.”  -James Baldwin

Addie Krug and Ashley Fowler demonstrated KINDNESS when they stayed to help clean up and organize the CPAC after an activity. We appreciate you both!

Liam Gibbons demonstrated KINDNESS and TEAMWORK and was super helpful and encouraging when he looked out for a fellow cougar in the strength and conditioning center. He even made sure the other athlete understood how to do each of the workouts. He did a great job of representing Cannon Core Values!

Aubrey Haas and Gates Ravin demonstrated KINDNESS when they cleaned their Spanish teachers chalk wall. 

Are you a rising Junior or Senior thinking about taking a psychology course next year?

Are you a Senior who has been recommended for both Honors and AP psychology? If you answered YES to one or both of these questions, please stop by 704 (3^rd floor) and learn more! The best times to stop by are lunch and office hours. Individual and group chats are welcome. 😊  You can also email me, Mrs. Hylton, at phylton@cannonschool.org with additional questions.

Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores are invited to sign-up in SCOIR for visits with College Admission Representatives. Representatives have the option to visit Cannon School in-person or via Zoom. Check SCOIRfor the most up-to-date listing of college representative visits and to learn in what format they will visit Cannon. Use this Zoom Meeting Link to connect for virtual visits. You may come to The Cube if you are on campus during the rep visit and need a place to log into the Zoom session. We recommend you bring headphones for the Zoom visit!

The College Counseling Team is excited to offer a new lunch and learn series for students, providing insight and information on post-graduation options outside of a traditional domestic 4-year school. Please note events are open to specific grade levels (listed below) and RSVP is required.

Please RSVP HERE for all events you plan to join.

International Studies | Feb 9 | Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors

Military Academies | Feb 16 | Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors

FRESHMEN:

Please update your calendars with this upcoming required College Counseling Program:

February 10^th, 10:55 – 12:30, Pizza lunch provided!

• Scurlock & Bumgarner Advisories report to The Cube
• Cooper & Weakland Advisories report to Campbell Gallery
• All other Freshmen advisories have normal lunch/office hours

Students wishing to serve on next year’s Honor Council should reach out and speak with either Mrs. Lineberger or Dean Booker and submit a speech by Tuesday Feb 22, no later than 3pm. 

Course Registration Key Dates!  

Wednesday, March 23

Last day of course registration

Friday, April 8

Last day to submit course petitions

If you have any questions about course registration, please review this presentation from student life and contact Mrs. Snowfrock (jfinneyfrock@cannonschool.org).

The Student Council is hosting a Service Week on February 7th-11th! We partnered with clubs on campus to host a service activity each day from a bake sale to a food drive! Join in on the fun while spreading kindness throughout the community!

Remember the food drive is ALL week long. Since the Superbowl is coming up, participate in the “Souper” Bowl Food Drive. Donate cans of soup and collect it in your grade level boxes (by the house hallway). The grade with the most cans will win donuts! 

-Your Student Council Executive Team

Olivia Varghese, Ben Childress, Leighton Evans, Conrad Randall-Bauer, and Ashmi Trivedi

Twelfth Night Tickets Now On Sale!

Cannon Theater Company will perform “Twelfth Night: The Musical” Feb 17-20, and this year we are moving to a reservation-only system for ticketing, so make sure to click here to reserve your seats, or just go to www.cannonschool.org and follow the link on the front page. Please only reserve the number of tickets that you know you will use. As always, Cannon employees, students, and parents don’t have to pay; guest tickets are $15. Named one of the best theatrical productions of 2018 by Time, The Hollywood Reporter and The Washington Post, Twelfth Night is a rousing contemporary musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy featuring a genre-spanning score by Kwame Kwei-Armah and Shania Taub.

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Today:

Caitlin Murphy and Wil McDermott

***Be a Special Olympics Volunteer!

Cannon School has been asked to take 20-30 Upper School students to volunteer at Special Olympics Spring Games on Wednesday, April 6^th.  We are looking for responsible and energetic students to volunteer as athlete buddies.  Buddies help athletes get to their events and cheer them on.  This will be a fun and impactful day for student volunteers.  If you are interested in attending as a buddy, please fill out this application form no later than February 28th.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Weakland.

Calling all filmmakers, actors, and artists!

The All-American Film Festival is the largest high school film festival in the world judged by industry professionals and celebrities including Kristen Stewart, John Legend, and the creator of Gossip Girl. The goal of the festival is to help high school filmmakers have an opportunity to have their work screened and make industry connections (The selected films are played on festival night at the AMC Empire theatre in Times Square). Currently I am putting together a production team to enter a short film drama this year. If you are interested in working preproduction, production, or postproduction, please click the form below. We need artists of all kinds on our team including actors, extras, editors, cinematographers, makeup artists, composers, musicians, production helpers, set designers, you name it! Some scenes may require time outside of the school day, but I am happy to design the schedule around the needs of the participants! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at  @lcarnaggio@cannonschool.org.  

Hello Cannon Upper School!

The Ink is taking final submissions of artwork and writing right now! If you are interested in submitting, please look at the information below.

For writing submissions, please print 2 hard copies of each piece, with the title of your work, your real name, and pseudonym, and drop them off in The Ink bin located in the English office. If you have any questions regarding this please reach out to Mr. Smith or Mrs. Coughlin. You can submit up to 3 pieces of written work. 

For any artwork (drawings, prints, illustrations, photography, paintings, graphic design/digital artwork, multimedia pieces, video, and audio performances), please submit to this link here. Make sure that your image has your first and last name in it. You can submit as many pieces as you like! If you plan on doing more than one you’ll have to submit to the form multiple times. If you have any questions about how to photograph or submit your work, please contact Mr. Rogers. 

The submission deadline for everything is February 9th.

This is the final time for anyone to submit their work to The Ink. We look forward to seeing everyone’s creativity!

The Ink Committee 

Do you make up songs? Lyrics? Love to create music? Wish you had an opportunity to make a lasting impression?

This is the inaugural year of the Cannon School Composition Contest!  We would love to hear your musical ideas and give you a chance to have them performed.  Please click the link to the Composition Contest to find out more information. 

TRIP TO PERU!