Anthony Coleman Mario Ellis Katherine Ford Mario Huerta

Anthony Coleman, Mario Ellis, Katherine Ford, Mario Huerta, Shamar Johnson, Mian Lewis, Chandler Mitchell, Lauren Solner, and Nioshia Stokes

Ashley Kintigh, Andrew Altherr, and Candice Fitzpatrick

• Girls Basketball hosts La. Porte @ 6: 00 p. m. • Boys Basketball hosts La. Porte @ 7: 30 p. m.

• Girls Swimming and Diving Sectionals • Boys Basketball hosts South Bend Adams @ 7: 00 p. m.

Thought For The Day “Without ambition one starts nothing. Without work one finishes nothing. The prize will not be sent to you. You have to win it. ” -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Black History Month Contest The Michigan City Human Rights Commission is sponsoring it’s annual Black History Month Poster Contest. Information and entry forms are available in the main office. Entries must be submitted by 4: 00 p. m. on January 31 st. First, second, and third place winners, in each category, will receive a prize presented by the Mayor of Michigan City at City Hall on Wednesday, February 22 nd.

Winter Ball It’s time to dust off your dancin’ shoes and get your swag on for the Winter Ball! This semiformal event will be held Saturday, February 11 th at the Orak Temple. Tickets for this event will go on sale Wednesday, February 1 st at a cost of $25 per ticket; only cash or money orders will be accepted. No checks will be accepted. Tickets can only be purchased during the lunch periods in the cafeteria or before and after school in the yearbook office (A 102) or newspaper office (A 103).

Winter Ball (continued) All students attending the dance must be in good standing with MCHS – you may not attend if you are on Social Probation. A student from MCHS may bring a guest who is from another high school with a guest permission slip, which are available in the office.

Winterfest It’s time to raise the school spirit level! Winterfest is finally here! This week will include spirit wear days, the Winter Olympics, decorating of our hallways, a classroom door decorating contest, and a pep session at the end of the week!

Winterfest Monday – Twin Day Tuesday – Superhero Day Wednesday – Clash Day Thursday – Day of Decades Friday – Class Color Day

Prom Do you like the idea of a Rain Forest Themed Prom or does the idea of a masquerade sound more fun to you? Are you thinking you’d like prom colors to be purple and yellow or more like black and white? Who do you want to DJ the prom? Dr. Soundsgood or Boom Entertainment and DJ Flipside? If you have an opinion and want to be heard, come to the prom meeting TONIGHT. Juniors interested in helping to plan prom need to attend the prom meetings which are held EVERY Tuesday from 2: 30 – 3: 30 in Mrs. Brennan’s room A 145. Students need to attend at least three meetings to be able to vote on prom issues. Prom cannot happen without your help, Juniors, so let’s work together to give the seniors the prom that they deserve.

Perfect Attendance The 2 nd Grading Period Perfect Attendance lists are posted in the hall next to the Attendance Office. Check the lists if you believe your name should be included.

Honor Roll The Honor Roll for the 2 nd Grading Period is now posted on the main office window. Please check the list if your name should be included. Please contact your counselor if there is a mistake.

Softball Manager Would you like to be a manager for the softball team? There will be a call out meeting today right after school for anyone interested in being a manager for softball this year. This meeting will last about 10 minutes. If you cannot attend the meeting, please see Coach Feare in the gym as soon as possible.

Attention Seniors PNC is hosting College Goal Sunday for any college-bound senior who would like FAFSA assistance. It will be held on Sunday, February 12, from 2 – 4 p. m. , in Room 265 of the Technology Building. More information on College Goal Sunday is available in the Guidance Office.

Overdue Books There are many overdue books out. Do your part and get your overdue books returned ASAP. Simply drop them into the book return and keep moving to class!

Attention Students and Faculty The classroom doors decorating contest results are in! In first place for the classroom door competition is Mrs. Shriey’s AP English 12 first hour class. Congratulations!

Attention Student Council There will be a meeting this Tuesday, Jan. 7 after school until approximately 3 p. m. Attendance for every member is MANDATORY! If you have questions please see Olyvia, Mrs. Lindgren, or Mrs. Rivich