The SAT word of the day is indelicate. Indelicate is an adjective meaning improper, tactless or unseemly. Although she was uncomfortable raising such an indelicate topic, Gloria eventually told her new roommate that he simply had to remember to put the toilet seat down when he left the bathroom.
The answer to yesterday’s question - the first surgeon to successfully perform open heart surgery was Daniel Hale Williams. And now today’s question - he was a mathematician, astronomer, scientist, farmer, urban planner, and the first African American civil servant. He grew up in Baltimore County, MD and is best remembered for surveying the territory for the construction of the nation's capital and his many almanacs which he published between 1792and 1797. There is a planetarium named after him in Catonsville. Who was the first black civil servant?
A reminder to all students that hats, scarves, bandanas, and head coverings are not allowed in school per HCPSS. Only head coverings for medical or religious reasons may be worn.
Attention seniors: Are you interested in speaking at Commencement? Do you have words of wisdom you would like to share with your fellow students, parents, siblings, and teachers? Applications are available in your English 12 classes. We will be holding auditions for speakers on Wednesday, March 1, from 2:30-3:30. If you are interested, please sign up with Ms. Grubb or Ms. Swartz by Monday, February 27th.
Ladies, do you need a dress for the prom? If so, stop by Atholton High School on Saturday, March 4th between 9 AM and 2:00 PM for the 4th Annual Pretty & Polished Affair. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Becca’s Closet is hosting the event that will provide free prom attire, personal shoppers, fashion tips, raffles and much more!
AP Registration is open and runs until March 9th. The cost is $93 per exam ($10/exam if qualified for fee reduction). Registration forms can be found on Naviance. Return completed form and payment to the Counseling Center at your earliest convenience. For questions, contact AP Coordinator Janet Bowen at janetbowen@aol.com.
All current and new tennis players: please submit your completed papers Wednesday, February 22nd after school in the main gymnasium to Coach Knuckles.
Don’t forget that schools are closed Monday for President’s Day and Tuesday for Countywide Professional Learning. We’ll see you next Wednesday!
Attention Spirit Club: we will be meeting after school today Mr. Berry’s room. All are welcome!
Today for lunch we are having crunchy fish fillet, popcorn chicken or chicken patty sandwich.