Beatrice Public Schools ..NEW..Mission Statement ....”Striving to be Among the Best in the Nation.”

Orange PealVolume 37, Issue 8

Beatrice High School600 Orange Blvd.•Beatrice, NE 68310•(402) 223-1515

Principal •Jason SutterAssistant Principal • John JaroshAssistant Principal/Activities Director • Neal Randel Mar ch - 2011

Tuesday, March 1Teacher Appreciation DayBoys District Tournament - TBA

Wednesday, March 2Early Out - PLC - 1:45 p.m.

Thurs, Fri. & Sat., March 3-4-5Girls State Basketball Tourney - TBA

Monday, March 7Orange Booster Mtg, 7:00, Media CenterPost Grad Planning Mtg - 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 8Post Prom Planning Mtg - 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 9Early Out - PLC - 1:45 p.m.First Day of Cheerleader tryout practice

Thurs., Fri. & Sat., March 10-11-12Boys State Basketball Tourney - TBA

Sunday, March 13Daylight Savings Time starts

Monday, March 14School Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m.Cheerleader Tryouts - 6:00 p.m. Aux. Gym

Tuesday, March 15Athletic Spring Sports Photos

Wednesday, March 16Third Quarter EndsDistrict SpeechEarly Out - PLC - 1:45 p.m.

Thursday & Friday, March 17 & 18Spring Inter-session (No School for Students)

Monday, March 21Fine Arts Booster Mtg. 7:00 p.m. Media Cntr

Thursday, March 24Boys Golf Beatrice Invite, 10:00 a.m.State Speech

Saturday, March 26Frosh - Baseball - Beatrice Invite.

Sat. & Sun. , March 26 & 27Prom - 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.Post -Prom - 12:30 am - 3:00 am

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Lincoln – Alcohol is the most commonly used substance in the state. Nebraska’s rateof underage drinking, binge drinking and alcohol-impaired driving continue to be higherthan the rest of the nation. While alcohol misuse is a cause for concern among people ofall ages, it’s particularly concerning for young adults who tend to be the most likely agegroup to misuse alcohol and suffer the consequences. According to the Nebraska Young Adult Alcohol Opinion Survey, here’s what randomlysampled 19-25 year olds said about:Alcohol useAlcohol useAlcohol useAlcohol useAlcohol use- Two-thirds of 19-25 year olds in Nebr. reported drinking alcohol within the last month.- Two out of every five reported binge drinking (5 or more drinks for men/4 or moredrinks for women within a couple of hours).- Young adults living in urban areas of the state reported the highest percentage foralcohol use.- Young adults 19-22 enrolled in school full time were more likely than their non-full-timepeers to consume alcohol and binge drink.- 21-25 year olds were about twice as likely as 19-20 year olds to drink and binge drink.- Females and males were equally likely to drink and binge drink.- Most young adults consumed alcohol at their home or another person’s home.- Three in five young adults reported that they usually drank beer. Beer was followed byliquor, wine and then flavored-malt beverages.Alcohol-impaired drivingAlcohol-impaired drivingAlcohol-impaired drivingAlcohol-impaired drivingAlcohol-impaired drivingAbout three in every 10 19-25 year olds said they drove a car under the influence ofalcohol over the past year.- This report reinforces that alcohol misuse continues to be a widespread public healthproblem in Nebraska, said Dr. Joann Schaefer, the state’s Chief Medical Officer andDirector of Public Health for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. Acomprehensive prevention approach along with a diverse set of partners is key to helpchange behavior. Many communities across Nebraska are addressing binge drinking among youngadults through the Nebraska Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant.Communities use funds for responsible beverage server training, random sobriety checkpoints, compliance checks, media campaigns, and alcohol-free enter tainment options.DHHS partnered with Nebraska Office of Highway Safety and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln on this project.

submitted by GAGE COUNTY MAPS (MULTIPLE AGENCIES PARTNERING FOR SUCCESS)

Congratulations to:

....THE CO-OP SWIMMERS and DIVERS for qualifying for STATE swimming in multiple events - 4divers: Trevor Williams, Lucas Martin, John Mark Townsend and Hannah Blythe, three girls relaycombinations using: Alexis Arena, Morgan Cullison, Brittany Funk, Leah Harms, Mackenzie Licht, andJessica Wolken. Individual event qualifiers were: Morgan Cullison in the 200 Individual Medley (IM) andthe 100 girls butterfly, Joshua Karel in the 200 Individual Medley (IM) and the 100 boys breaststroke.Lucas placed 8th in diving and Josh placed 13th in his IM, just missing being able to swim in theconsolation heats on Saturday.

Junior/Senior Prom 2011Junior/Senior Prom 2011Junior/Senior Prom 2011Junior/Senior Prom 2011Junior/Senior Prom 2011 9:00p.m. – 12:00 a.m. in the BHS Auxiliary Gym 9:00p.m. – 12:00 a.m. in the BHS Auxiliary Gym 9:00p.m. – 12:00 a.m. in the BHS Auxiliary Gym 9:00p.m. – 12:00 a.m. in the BHS Auxiliary Gym 9:00p.m. – 12:00 a.m. in the BHS Auxiliary Gym

Semi-formal attire is required. (Shirt & tie for boys, dresses for girls) Invited underclassmen and registered guests under 21

Professional pictures can be purchased at the dance.

Parent Council sponsored Post–Prom12:30 a.m.-3:00 a.m. (Admittance only from 12:30 a.m.-1:00 a.m.)

Location: Beatrice High School Commons Area and O-ZoneTicket Registration: Can be done with Mrs. Lineweber at the high

school front window for $25 (T-shirt included). Prizes will beraffled off and/or won at individual games throughout the morning.

A Breathalyzer test will be administered when entering both the Prom andPost-Prom. Re-admittance will not be allowed for either event.

Friday, March 18 deadline to sign up!

Changes to the school immunization rules and regulations that all BHS families need be aware of:All students from Kindergarten through 12th grade, including all transfer students from outside the Stateof Nebraska and any foreign students must now have documentation of two (2) doses of varicella(chickenpox) or MMRV given on or after 12 months of age. Written documentation to includeyear of varicella disease from parent, guardian, or health care provider will be accepted. If thestudent has already had the varicella disease (chickenpox), they need not receive any vari-cella shots.

From the Nurse:

A Night in NNNNNEEEEEOOOOONNNNN!

Registration for both the Post Prom and Post Graduation events is available in themain office. Needed are $25 and their t-shirt size.Check with Mrs. Lineweber to see if your student is registered yet. (Ext. 1801)

2011-12 Spirit Squad Tryout InformationBHS CheerleadingPackets for tryouts will be available in the high school/middle school offices and must be turned back into the office by March 8.Practice times: Sponsor Contact: Kari Murray

March 9, 10 & 11, 6:45- 7:45 am in aux. gym and 4-5:00 pm in HS commons (402) 223-1545 ext. 1118 BMSTryouts are March 14 at 6:00 pm in the Aux. Gym. Posting of new squads will be March 16 via school website.

BHS Dance TeamPackets for tryouts will be available in the high school/middle school offices and must be turned back into the office by March 25.Practice times: Sponsor Contact: Beth Lineweber

Friday, April 1, at middle school gym, 4:00 – 6:00pm & 7:00 - 9:00 pm (402) 223-1516 BHSSaturday, April 2, at middle school gym, 8:00 – 11:00am

Tryout time: Saturday April 2, at middle school gym, 2:00pmPosting date for results: Saturday, April 2, 6:00pm, posted on middle school west doors

Drivers Education Spring 2011 Two Sessions Offeredoffered by Nebraska Safety Council, 402-483-2511 or www.nesafetycouncil.org

Session 1: March 17, 18, 19 & 20 (pizza provided) 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Session 2: May 24, 25, 26 & 27 (pizza provided) 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Instructors: Amy Gilbride, Jim Bowers, and Jim Edwards Tuition Fee: $280 (includes student materials)Advance registration and payment are required. Held at BHS, Rm 133 Student must have a learner’s permit to enroll.

WATCH FOR INFORMATION REGARDING:

TeamMates sponsoring the

BHS Alumni Basketball TourneyApril 23, 2011

... we’re looking for volunteers to keep score/clock, video tape,and sell concessions. You can earn community service for helping! Contact Joni Bruhn at 402.223.5268.

ACT Prep Course Once again Beatrice High School is pleased to offer a course to better prepare students forthe ACT college entrance exam. The course will consist of four sessions each lasting approximately two hourscovering the four main ACT tests in English, Math, Reading, and Science. Juniors wishing to attend need to paya nonrefundable fee at the time of registration. REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN EARLY MARCH.

Each section (English, Reading, Math and Science) is offered three times during a three weekperiod, March 21- April 7. Registration postmark deadline to take the ACT on April 9 is Friday, March 4.Students will select one session in each of the four categories and register those choices with Mrs. Morris tobe able to attend those classes. Please pay attention to the daily announcements to find out whenregistration can begin. Students will also need to pick up an ACT practice test booklet from the StudentServices office and have completed those four practice tests before attending the sessions.

Your Heart Asks….How Much Exercise Do You Need?What is Good Nutrition?Find the answers that are good for you….

For your overall health , the American Heart Association recommends......at least 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity (think walking or a leisurely bikeride) five days a week PLUS strength training twice a week. OR......at least 20 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity (like jogging or a challenging bikeride) three days a week PLUS strength training twice a week.

A little twist on the rules: Though 20- or 30-minute sessions may be ideal forhealth and mood, experts say that you can get plenty of benefit from exercising in just10-minute spurts too.

For your mood , aim for 30 to 60 minutes of aerobic exercise or a combina-tion of aerobic exercise and muscle-strengthening three to five days a week. Someresearch shows that even lower levels of activity may offer mental health benefits,according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The Centers for Disease Control offers more detailed guidelines at:http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/adults.html

Additional resources are www.lifeyourlifewell.org or www.americanheart.org.

At the heart of good health is good nutrition and physical activity. There are many resources tohelp you find your way to start a healthier lifestyle. Additional information is atwww.beatricene.com/patch. Or check at your local library or health club.

This message is brought to you as part of the “Healthy Minds/Healthy Bodies”educational campaign sponsored by Beatrice Community Hospital Gage CountyPATCH.. For further information and resources, contact Sharon Langvardt, MS,LIMHP, CMFT, Blue Valley Behavioral Health and Beatrice Hospital PATCHcoordinator (402) 228-3386 or slangvardt@bvbh.net or slangvardt@bchhc.org

The BHS Business Department has submitted a Personal Financecurriculum grant which will award free software to expand financial literacy instruction.This Virtual Business – Personal Finance software simulation will present our students withchallenges centered around bank accounts, credit and debit cards, bills, credit scores, taxes,insurance, investing, and more! You can help us receive the grant by visitingwww.hrblockdollarsandsense.com and voting for Beatrice High School.Your vote has the ability to impact our students and their futures!

Bulletin Date: Scholarship Name: Deadline:

2/7/11 Leadership Beatrice, Class 5 Arts Scholarship. Pursue degree in the arts. 4/15/2011

Involved in the arts during high school, academic standing, extracurricularactivities, and community service.

Pat Tillman Foundation. Dependent of service member, need, career ambitions, 3/7/2011

personal achievement and service to others. www.pattillmanfoundation.org

Lincoln Legal Professionals Association. Career in legal field. 3/15/2011

www.lincolnlegalprofessionalsassociation.com

2/28/11 Association of Information Technology Professionals-Omaha Chap. 3/18/2011

Pursue degree in information systems, information technology, computer

science or related field. www.aitpomaha.org

Salvation Army, D.J.’s Hero Scholarship. Looking for recipient giving 3/11/2011

100 percent. www.GiveSalvationArmy.org

Peru State College. Music scholarships for band and music education. 3/11/2011

3/1/11 Swanson Russell, marketing/communications. Pursue a degree in the area. 3/18/2011

More information on-line: www.swansonrussell.com

Institute for Supply Management. Business degree. Academic performance, 3/18/2011

ranking, evidence of involvement in activities, leadership, recognition/awards

and recommendations. On-line: www.napm-nme.org

Nebraska Coaches Association. Student athletes, upper 25% of class, 3/25/2011

minimun ACT of 24, two letters in two sports for two years.

3/2/11 Buick Achievers Scholarship Program. Motivated, passionate students 3/31/2011

with financial need who have succeeded inside/outside of classroom.

www.buickachiever.com

Johnny Baxter Carriage House Foundation. Automotive related study 4/1/2011

at a Nebraska community college.

Nebraska Insurance Federation/Nebraska Actuaries Club. 3/31/2011Study actuarial science at a Nebraska college.

3/3/11 Lincoln Builders Bureau. Scholarships to dependents of Bureau member. 4/1/2011

www.buildersbureau.com

Student Insights, Market Research for Higher Education. 4/22/2011www.student-view.com

Phi Delta Kappa International Education Organization. 4/29/2011

Future education majors. www.pdk.unl.edu/general_scholarships

3/7/11 American Library of Poetry. Student poetry contest. 4/30/2011

One student, one poem. www.libraryofpoetry.com

Check this website of available scholarships. www.StudentScholarship.org

Beatrice Public Schools Mission Statement The mission of BPS, a collaborative partnership of students, staff, families, and community, is

to guarantee all students achieve academic excellence and develop responsible citizenship byproviding aligned, rigorous curriculum, and high quality instruction that utilizes 21st Century toolsin a system that is measurably among the best in the nation.

YRI–Summer Recreation Softball & Baseball sign-ups starting. Forms are available in the main office. Sign-ups will continue through March with teamsbeing drawn/assigned in April. Youth Recreation, Inc. (YRI) is a non-profit organization that provides recreationalsummertime ball games for any student, current grades 1 through 12, at no cost to thefamilies. (Donations are accepted/encouraged, but not required.) Students signing up areplaced on a team. Teams are scheduled to play 2 times a week throughout the weeks in late May - July.Volunteer coaches will generally call a practice once a week. Sponsors are recruited to provide t-shirtsand money to pay for umpiring and equipment. Students do need to provide their own ball gloves andsign up before leagues start. Suggested donation of $10 is readily accepted and greatly appreciated.

3rd Annual Empty Bowls Luncheon is the fundraiser for the Backpack Program. Thebackpack program sends home backpacks filled with food with children on each Friday of the school year.This supplements the families’ food needs. In many cases, the only nutrition these children receive is thefree breakfast and lunch programs at the school. How can you help? Attend the luncheon! For a donation to the program of $25, there will be 11 different soups fromBeatrice restaurants/sponsors that you will be able to sample and vote for your favorite. There will alsobe relish, breads and desserts. In addition, the BHS and SCC art students are hard at work craftingpottery bowls that you will be able to choose from to take home. The Lincoln Food Bank will haverepresentatives present to speak about the program. Don’t worry about the time of 11:30-1:00; it is acome and go event! Would you or your business be interested in sponsoring a backpack for a year? Each child’s backpack

for a school year costs $200. A semester costs $100.We want to thank our sponsors for this years’ event:Soup Kitchen Sponsors:PINNACLE BANKBEATRICE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONASHLEY FURNITURE BRAND SOURCEEXMARK MANUFACTURING / THE TORO COMPANYKIWANISSOUTHEAST NEBRASKA COOPERATIVELEIGH COFFIN FOUNDATIONLAND O LAKES FOUNDATION

Soup Bowl Sponsor:SOUTHWICK CHIROPRACTIC

Soup Ladle Sponsors:PAMIDA FOUNDATIONOAKVIEW VET CLINICROTARY CLUBAGRIUMSTORE KRAFTPENNER INSURANCEFERGUSON FARMS

Soup Spoon Sponsors:SERTOMA CLUBPRECISE FABRICATIONDICK SMITH LAW FIRM

Thanks to

CLASSIC’S BAR AND GRILL

for hosting our event!

Fine soups will be served by:BACK ALLEY EATERYRUNZAVALENTINO’SSHANG HAI INNRISKY’SCLASSIC’S BAR AND GRILLAUNT MARY’S CENTERCOLLEEN’S CATERINGTHE BLACK CROWTHE RAIL

SOUTHWICK CHIROPRACTIC

Thanks to Walmart and Sunmart for providing

relish and Sunrise Bakery for dessert.

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Or at Pinnacle & Security First Banks & the Beatrice Chamber Office

Music quote this month: School curricula that ignore the arts produce “highly educated barbarians”.

-Playwright Edward Albee

Come be a part of a fun, active, and visible part of the studentbody. The BHS flag corps performs at all home footballgames, parades, and special HWAA competitions. Considerauditioning for the BHS flag corps. Be looking for auditions fornext year.

District Music - April 14 Jazz Band

April 15 Concert bands and Ensembles

2011-12 Concert Choir and2011-12 Concert Choir and2011-12 Concert Choir and2011-12 Concert Choir and2011-12 Concert Choir andWomen’s Choir AuditionsWomen’s Choir AuditionsWomen’s Choir AuditionsWomen’s Choir AuditionsWomen’s Choir Auditions

begin now, will close on March 31 begin now, will close on March 31 begin now, will close on March 31 begin now, will close on March 31 begin now, will close on March 31By appointment only. Sign up on Mr. Meyer’s office door. No preparation needed.

FYI: 2011-12 Limited Edition Show Choir Auditions

May 13th after final concert is wrapped up.Details will become available as that time nears. Contact Mr. Meyer for further information

March 5 - Bellevue WestMarch 12 - Home Show in Beatrice!March 26 - Championships Bellevue East

The next meeting will be March 21, @ 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center at the High School. On theagenda: officer nominations for next year (elections will take place in April). If you have a son/daughter in music, art, drama or forensics we would love to see you at the meeting or as one ofour new officers! If you are interested in helping us in any way, we have many committees that youcan serve on, just call or email Rhondarae Henderson, at 402-230-0424 or rhhenderson@bpsne.org.

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Beatrice Community Hospital & Health Center’s

P.A.T.C.H. (Planned Approach To Community Health),

in partnership with Public Health Solutions, presents“SPRING Into Fitness!” Campaign 2011

Sign up for this exciting way to “SPRING” into fitness, whileencouraging healthy fun for the whole family! Mark your calendar forApril 2nd – April 30th to participate in this 28 day challenge. Joinothers to enjoy Beatrice area trails on Saturdays, and track yourindividual activity throughout the week. Helpful nutrition tips will beavailable at each Saturday walk.

STEP 1: REGISTERPre-registration is required. Register in person at the Beatrice Public Libraryin March, or at the first Saturday walk on April 2nd. Or, you may registerelectronically by sending an e-mail to foundation@bchhc.org that includes name, address, phonenumber, e-mail address and age range (Over 18 or Under 18). Please include this information for eachparticipating family member. Full program details and materials, as well as information on other healthylifestyle topics, can be found at the P.A.T.C.H. web site: www.beatricene.com/patch.

STEP 2: GET ACTIVE, RECORD YOUR STEPSJoin us for the Saturday trail walks listed below. Other activities such as biking, vacuuming, etc. can beconverted into steps and recorded on your activity log. Activity Logs and Step Conversion Charts are

provided for you at www.beatricene.com/patch and at registration sites.

STEP 3: TURN IN ACTIVITY LOG FOR A CHANCE TO WIN GREAT PRIZES!Individuals who turn in their completed activity log by May 6, 2011 will be entered in adrawing for great prizes such as t-shirts, pedometers, Chamber bucks and more! Thoseparticipating in at least three of the Saturday trail walks will be eligible for the Grand Prize, a NEWBIKE and HELMET! Submit your completed log in person at the last Saturday walk, or at the BeatricePublic Library. Scanned logs may be submitted to foundation@bchhc.org.

Saturday Trail Walk Schedule: *Some walks are held in conjunction with other events, as indicated.

Week 1 April 2, Trailhead Park to 6th Street *Humane Society Walk 1:00 p.m.Week 2 April 9, Chautauqua Park Tabernacle to Court Street 1:00 p.m.Week 3 April 16, YMCA to Chautauqua Park *YMCA Kids Day Event 1:00 p.m.Week 4 April 23, Homestead National Park Trails *March for Parks 1:00 p.m.Week 5 April 30, Riverside Park Shelter to Court Street 1:00 p.m.

Questions? Contact Sharon Langvardt, P.A.T.C.H. Coordinator, (402) 228-3386 or slangvardt@bvbh.net.Supplement to Chamber News Vol. XXXVI, #3

(Test dates subject to change).

BEA BEA BEA BEA BEATRICE PUBLIC SCHOOLTRICE PUBLIC SCHOOLTRICE PUBLIC SCHOOLTRICE PUBLIC SCHOOLTRICE PUBLIC SCHOOLSSSSSDr. Jon T. Lopez 320 North 5 th Street Dr. Jami Jo Thomp son

Superintendent Beatrice, NE 68310-2957 Director of Student Programs

(402) 223-1500 Fax (402) 223-1509

John T. Brazell www.beatricepublicschools.org Dr. Summer S tephens

Director of Business Affairs Director of Curriculum

“S triving to be Among the Best in the Nation ”””””

March 2011 All students in the Class of 2012 will be participating in the Nebraska State Accountability Reading(NeSA-R) and Mathematics (NeSA-M) tests and a field test of the Nebraska State Accountability Science(NeSA-S) test this spring. The NeSA-R is the state reading test measuring vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. TheNeSA-M is the state mathematics test measuring number sense, geometric/measurement concepts,algebraic concepts, and data analysis/probability concepts. The school district will send out score reportsfor students early in the 2011-2012 school year. The NeSA-Science test is being given as a field test this first year to students in the Class of 2012.Since it is a field test, students, parents, schools, and districts will not get scores back from the NebraskaDepartment of Education. However, it is still important that students do their best on the test, because theinformation gathered from this field test will be used to make sure the items on the test and the testingprocedures are fair for all students. There are several things parents can do to positively contribute to their child’s success. Encourage yourchildren to put forth their best effort with positive statements expressing confidence in their abilities andtheir efforts. A good night’s sleep and a nutritious breakfast will go a long way to help your children bestshow what they know and are able to do on the test. Finally, being in school during testing is veryimportant. Please reschedule any appointments that may take your child out of school on the testing dateslisted below. As always, we appreciate your support! Please call (402) 223-1512 or email at sstephens@bpsne.org if you have any general questions about theNeSA testing. Please contact your child’s teacher or the building principal if you have questions specific to yourchild’s classroom testing schedule or other test administration questions. Please review the test schedule for highschool.

Date Periods Students April 7, 2011 3-4, 6-7 Group A—as determined by HS April 8, 2011 3-4, 6-7 Group B—as determined by HS April 19, 2011 1-2 Math ALL April 20, 2011 1-2 Math ALL May 4, 2011 6-7 Science ALL

Summer Stephens, Ed.D.Director of Curriculum and Assessment

SCIENCE: Special Topics + Competitions=National Conference

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The AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science) convened February 16, 2011, inthe nation’s capitol, Washington, D.C. with thousands of scientists, engineers, educators, journalistsfrom all over the world and students from all over the United States in attendance until Sunday,February 20th. Former BHS graduate and current Kansas State Freshman, Ross Jensby, and BHS senior,Hillary Fischer, were among the attendees. Both students represented the 2010 top ten Nebraska JuniorAcademy of Science winners and were among 105 students from across the United States presentingtheir research at the meeting.

Ross’s project was entitled, “Honey’s Sweet Secret” whichinvestigated the antibacterial properties of different types of honey.Ross has been working with beekeeping since the third grade. Heinvestigated the claim by producers of New Zealand Manuka Honey thatit was more antibacterial than other types of honey. Hillary’s project wasentitled “Secrets of the Willow”which dealt with thedevelopment of a naturalrooting hormone from theshoots of the black willow, Salixnigra. Students presented both

a poster session and a powerpoint session about their project.Ross and Hillary qualified to represent Nebraska by competingand placing at Regional and State levels last spring, usingresearch projects they developed through Dr. Christen’s SpecialTopics class coursework at Beatrice High School.

Other highlights of theconference included a tour of the Vietnam, Korean, WW I, and WWIImemorials, and the Washington and Lincoln Memorials. Other toursincluded the National Botanical Gardens, the National SmithsonianZoo, the Smithsonian Museums, Goddard Space Center, and theNational Institute of Health. Students also had the opportunity toattend lectures by some of the brightest and most influential minds inAmerican science. The keynote speaker and president of the AAAS,Dr. Alice Huang, is a distinguished virologist and proponent forwomen in science. The conference theme was “Science WithoutBorders” and focused on the collaboration that must and is takingplace in Science research throughout the world. Students were alsotreated to a Breakfast with the Scientists where scientists from allover the world (including three Nobel Prize Winners!) visited withstudents. Also attending the national conference from Beatrice were Dr. JoanChristen, BHS Science Instructor, and LeeAnne Fischer.

Project ChammasBetween February 21 and March 4, Mr. LeFeber’s mentor class, decided to collect “gently used”or new, closed toe shoes, new socks and/or monetary donations to send to Ethiopians who have

no shoes. Often the children have to walk through open sewage in the streetswith nothing on their feet to protect them from bacteria and disease.

They were specifically looking for children’s footwear, but decided to accept any footwear donations.If you want to donate, you may bring the shoes to the high school office.

- Don’t forget to visit the BHS Home Page at www.beatricepublicschools.orgNew:: check us out on Facebook at “Beatrice Public School Activities”.

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Parent Council representativeshave been contacting patronsrequesting soups, salads ordesserts (in a disposable or clearlymarked container) to be brought tothe high school Family ConsumerSciences foods lab by 11:00 thatmorning. Sounds yummy!

Students are reminded that you are representingnot only yourselves, but your families

and of course Beatrice High School.We expect appropriate behavior at all times from

spectators, as well as participants.

TeacherAppreciation

Luncheonis

TuesdayMarch 1st

TAKE STATE

Orange & Black Slide Show: Senior athlete pictures for theOrange and Black Banquet(scheduled for Saturday, May 7) slideshow need to be turned in to giveKatelin Harlin time to scan andmanipulate them. Senior picturesshould be accompanied by a baby ortoddler picture, labeled so she canreturn them to you, dropped off tothe main office ladies to becollected. Her e-mail address is: kharlan13@gmail.com

Spring sport s photos are set for T uesday , March 15 ,starting at 6 pm in the HS commons area. The schedule is asfollows:6:00 - girls soccer6:20 - girls tennis6:40 - boys soccer7:00 - girls track7:20 - boys track7:40 - baseball8:00 - boys golf Please have your student-athletes ready to go 5-10 minutesprior to their assigned photo time. Be prepared with props thatyou wish to use (bats, hurdles, racquets, etc...). We want toemphasize the need for all athletes, coaches, and managers to bedressed and ready. We want them all to be in the photos, but willnot wait for those who are late. Please have your student athletes leave the building as soon asthey are done so they don’t cause a disruption/distraction forother groups.

ORANGE BOOSTER CLUB REMINDERS:Regular meeting Monday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m., Media Center