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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2025

LANYARD REMINDER - This Friday, January 10, we will be doing a lanyard and keycard check to make sure that all students have their lanyards and that the keycards are correctly assigned. Please make every effort to remember your lanyard everyday, but especially this Friday.

COUGARS VS. CANCER BASKETBALL - The Girls and Boys basketball teams are holding a Pink Out basketball game on Friday, January 17. They are selling T-shirts to raise money for Gilda’s Club, a local cancer charity. Stop by the table at lunch, scan the QR code, and order your shirt today.

SHAKESPEARE - It's that time again. Members of the Theater Programs of West Catholic and Catholic Central combine forces to perform a play written by William Shakespeare for the students at both schools. This year's show is The Comedy of Errors, a rolling comedy where a family is torn apart in a storm at sea, but manages to find each other after many adventures 25 years later. Sound interesting? The show will run January 15 through 18 at the PAC at Aquinas College and tickets are now available by calling (616)456-6656 or by going to the Box Office and purchasing tickets there. Tickets are $7 for students. Pick up a friend and come on over. You'll be glad you did!!!

BLOOD DRIVE - January 31, 2025 is the next CC blood drive. If you are 16 or older you are encouraged to give others the gift of life since one blood donation can help up to three people. Also, those who donate/volunteer a certain number of times qualify for a special red cord that is worn at graduation. Please sign up here if you would like to donate: Versiti Blood Center of Michigan - Donor Portal  or see Mrs. Perry if you would like to sign up as a blood drive volunteer.  

ESPORTS - For those that are interested in Esports for the spring season, a meeting will be held in Room 403 this Thursday, January 9th after school around 3:15. Players from the fall season are strongly encouraged to attend.

STEAM OPPORTUNITIES

• DLN/Baker College Engineering Sponsorship - DLN Integrated Systems in cooperation with Baker College is offering a sponsorship to a deserving Catholic Central senior student. The program is a revolving internship/college degree program.  Students will spend 8 weeks attending Baker College followed by 8 weeks of Internship at DLN over the course of a year. DLN will cover the cost of college tuition as well as pay students for the Internship work. Please contact Julie VanderMolen for more information, julievandermolen@grcatholiccentral.org
• Two Spring Internships at the Diocese of Grand Rapids Catholic Schools - Available to a junior or senior at Catholic Central High School. In cooperation with the Admissions Office, interns will work at the Diocese during Learning Lab Carriers or afterschool for 3 to 5 hours a week. Opportunities include:
  • Marketing & Communications
    • Conduct inquiry calls & engage with potential families
    • Create social media content & blog posts
    • Research & provide insights on marketing strategies
  • Videographer
    • Film, edit, and produce high-quality video content
    • Collaborate on creative projects to enhance marketing campaigns

FOCUS TIME - Students who will be attending MSU next year - Sign up for Panthera Edge Scholarship Visit during today’s Focus Time (Seniors Only).

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

• Due 1/9/2025 - Jackie Robinson Foundation
• Due 1/10/2025 - Tractor Supply Company Scholarship
• Due 1/10/2025 - Farmers Mutual Insurance Scholarship
• Due 1/10/2025 - Beck's Hybrids Scholarship
• Due 1/10/2025 - NHSSS- DECA Scholarship
• Due 1/13/2025 - East Coast Amateur Radio Service Scholarship (ECARS)
• Due 1/13/2025 - MABF High School Broadcast Scholarship
• Due 1/15/2025 - Dr. Gerald O'Connor Michigan Quarter Horse Youth Scholarship
• Due 1/15/2025 - Frank and Lin Berris Scholarship
• Due 1/15/2025 - Washington Crossing Foundation National Scholarship
• Due 1/15/2025 - APIA Scholarship 
• Due 1/17/2025 - Profile in Courage Essay Contest
• Due 1/29/2025 - National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa Scholarship
• Due 1/29/2025 - Thomara Latimer Cancer Foundation Scholarship
• Due 1/30/2025 - 4-Year College Scholarship
• Due 1/30/2025 - 1891 Financial Life 2-Year College Scholarship
• Due 1/30/2025 - 1891 Financial Life Occupation Training Scholarship
• Due 1/30/2025 - Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Scholars Program
• Due 1/30/2025 - 46th Annual Essay Contest- The Economic Club of Grand Rapids

BEGINNING WITH BREAKFAST - A hot breakfast of the chef’s choice will be offered daily. All breakfast combos are served with fruit, juice, and milk

LOOKING AHEAD FOR LUNCH - Lunch Combos are served with an entree, fruit, veggie, and milk

• Thursday, January 9 - Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Baked Chips, Pears
• Friday, January 10 - Pizza, Fruit & Veggie Bar

BLESSING OF THE DAY - May the God of History bless you. May the annals of your life teach you and call you to faithfulness. As you remember and recount days gone by, may you discover in them the God who has always been there. May the scripture of your life inspire others to faithfulness and call you to continued hope. May the God of History be with you. --Maxine Shonk, OP