Week One session 2012-2013 Minarets

1. LEAP ON OVER TO SUCCESS AT MINARETS
GET INVOLVED!!

2. WE’LL SUPPLY YOU THE LAPPY THAT MAKES YOU HAPPY...

3. WE’LL SUPPLY YOU THE TOOLS TO MAKE YOU COOL...

4. WE’LL SUPPLY YOU WITH AMAZING TEACHERS...
I have all of
their digits!

5. AND YOU WILL BE GIVEN LOTS OF OPPORTUNITIES...BUT
CHARITY PROJECTS
SCHOLARSHIPS
COLLEGE TRIPS
SHOWCASE NIGHTS

6. IT’S UP TO YOU TO
TAKE THAT LEAP and GET INVOLVED!
Okay, this is my advice...

7. SO, LISTEN UP!!
When you hear about activities
going on at Minarets,
GET INVOLVED
AND LEAP INTO ACTION!!

8. LET ME SHOW YOU SOME STUDENTS WHO DID GET INVOLVED...
Do you
know
who
this
is?
Get involved with FFA and you
might meet famous people!

9. Jam with teachers at Camp Out For A Cause
Cool Cat Cicoletti

10. Help out with our very successful,
annual Minarets Blood Drive
You can give the
gift of life
or
you can help out
with the event!

11. There are always sports!

12. WE ALSO HAVE ENTERTAINMENT OPPORTUNITIES

13. AND THOSE RALLIES!
How cute!
Irma is amazing!
Need some
help here
Eddie!
Van Rocks!

14. STATISTICS ON THE BENEFITS
OF GETTING INVOLVED IN HIGH SCHOOL
THESE ARE PERCENTAGES
*U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, National
Education Longitudinal Study, Second Follow-up, 1992.

15. QUOTES FROM TEACHERS
“If students truly want to have a full
experience, stretch themselves as people,
challenge themselves in ways they never
have before, or simply make life-long friends,
then they need to be involved in our school.
Everyone can go to class everyday, go home
after school, and never change anything. But
they would be robbing themselves of a
truly great experience. Our school offers a
wide variety of activities in which students
can explore. As a great texter once texted,
"YOLO."” -----Daniel Ching

16. HERE’S ANOTHER...
“ACTIVITIES SUPPORT THE ACADEMIC MISSION OF SCHOOLS. They are
not a diversion, but rather an extension of a good educational program. Students
who participate in activity programs tend to have higher grade-point averages,
better attendance records, lower dropout rates and fewer discipline problems than
students generally.
ACTIVITIES ARE INHERENTLY EDUCATIONAL. Activity programs provide
valuable lessons for many practical situations. Through participation in activity
programs, students learn teamwork, sportsmanship, winning and losing, the
rewards of hard work, self-discipline, build self-confidence, and develop skills to
handle competitive situations. These are qualities the public expects schools to
produce in students so they become responsible adults and productive citizens.
ACTIVITIES FOSTER SUCCESS IN LATER LIFE. Participation in high
school activities is often a predictor of later success - in college, a career, and
becoming a contributing member of society.”
----- Chelsea Geraci-Milliorn

17. AND ANOTHER...
“Forget “school”.
School is a blink. And it's just some buildings. Think
YOU. WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU GONNA DO IN
LESS THAN 4 YEARS? That is the question.
Get involved with YOU. Build YOUR skills. MAKE
cool stuff. DO cool stuff. End up with a COOL
LIFE.
It's a scary world out there. Strap on. Be ready. Mad
skills start NOW!”
-----Jon Corippo

18. Still not convinced? What about...
MILITARY CLUB
Anyone can join. For serious folks
and fans of the military. Three big
field trips; two overnight.
Guest speakers. Gaming and
probably paintball.
See Mr. Corippo

19. OR, WHAT ABOUT...
Being In A Play
MRS. SMITH SAYS:
“So far, at least one after school
play, potentially two, fall and
spring:) Get to act, hang out
with other actors, its just plain
fun:)”

20. Oh, this is new...
Heirloom Organic Gardener Club
Gardens will be on campus. We've been invited to be exhibitors at the largest
heirloom food festival in the world in Sonoma County (Santa Rosa) by Oprah
promoted & featured Baker Creek Seed Company (student focus is Sept 12th)
http://www.theheirloomexpo.com/. Students would be creating a presentation
project on sustainable living, community, farming, and food.
Talk to Mr. Powers if
you are interested!

21. Mr. Samuelson says...
“The Marching Band is looking for new members.
If anyone has played an instrument in the past and would like to rejoin
band, we would be interested in talking to them. The Band plans on
playing at Santa Cruz and Pismo this fall and hopes to perform at one of
California's major theme parks in the spring. We also need young ladies
who are interested in being part of the colorguard team which would be
flag twirling and holding letters or a banner for the band.”

22. Mr. Ching wants you to know about...
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Veterans Day
Dinner Project
Eastern Europe Trip

23. Another club...
“There is a Christian Club that
meets on Tuesdays at lunch in the Ask Mr. Samuelson
Music Room. All denominations
are welcome. It is usually a time
of singing, sharing and praying.
Check it out.”

24. If you are interested, contact Mrs. Alvarez
Minarets Cross-Country Team
This was last year's cross country team. Now
imagine being a part of this year's team!

25. and finally...
Key Club
Key Club International is the largest high school community service
organization in the world. We are sponsored by our local Sierra-Oakhurst
Kiwanis Club. Key Club assists Kiwanis in carrying out its mission to serve
Contact
the children of the world. High school student members of Key Club
perform acts of service in their communities, They also learn leadership
skills by running meetings, planning projects and holding elected
Mrs.
leadership positions at the club, district and international levels.
Righter
•Meetings are every Wednesday at lunch (Room TBA).
•50 Service Hours required for the school year @
•Dues: $18.00/year trighter@mychawanakee.org
•Multiple Scholarships Available

26. And don’t forget!!!
If you have a good idea for a new club or activity and
enough people are interested in participating in it,
run it by Mr. Niehoff and see if it is something we could
have at Minarets!

27. FINAL THOUGHTS...
4 YEARS
GO
BY
FAST!
JUST ASK
A
SENIOR
ABOUT IT!
MAKE IT
COUNT!!!

28. NOW GO OUT THERE AND CONQUER THE WORLD!
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