This document contains announcements for Samuel Clemens High School regarding various upcoming events and deadlines. On Friday, October 7th, the school will be on a PEP schedule for a pep rally. That night is also the Homecoming football game. Other announcements include information about homecoming dance tickets and guest forms, spirit week dress themes, scholarship and essay contest deadlines, college information sessions, and more campus activities and club meetings.

1. CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTSOCTOBER 4, 2011

2. Friday, October 7th We will be on PEP SCHEDULE1st period 8:40 – 9:252nd period 9:30 - 10:203rd period 10:25 – 11:104th period 11:15 – 12:005th period 12:05 – 12:506th period 12:55 – 1:407th period 1:45 – 2:308th period 2:35 – 3:20PEP RALLY 3:20 – 4:00

3. Come out and cheer for our Freshmen and JV football teams!Freshmen play Thursday night against Hays at home.Game times: B team-5:30 p.m./A team-7:30 p.m.JV plays against Hays at Shelton StadiumGame time: 7:00 p.m.GO BUFFS!!!

4. GO FIGHTWIN!FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL!The BUFFALOES face the Hays Rebels at homeFriday night for Homecoming!Kick off is at 7:30 p.m. Adult : $6 Student: $3 All tickets are $7 at the gate.Tickets can be purchased at the Athletic Office Tuesday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. GO BUFFS!

5. A 2011 Yale Information Session will be held at 7:00 p.m. October 6th at Luther Burbank High School 1002 Edwards Street San Antonio, TX 78204.This session will be held in the auditorium. Bianca Rolon, Assistant Director of Admissions, will discuss academic programs, residential college, and campus life, admissions, and financial aid.Please bring your family and friends. Registration is optional but encouraged. To register please visit: apps.admissions.yale.edu/events.

6. YEARBOOK ANNOUNCEMENT:ATTENTION SENIORS:Purchase your senior ads. Go to room B113 and pick up a Senior Ad form. Deadline for these are December 1st.

7. Hey Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors:Win a Trip to Washington D.C. !!All expenses paid- TOTALLY FREE!!Get details, deadlines or apply atwww.gvec.org!10/7/11

8. Homecoming 2011Mardi Gras Masquerade Saturday October 87-11PMSemi-formal dress$5 in advance, $10 at the doorDoors open at 7 p.m.No admittance after 8:30p.m.

9. Samuel Clemens Homecoming DancePlease come to main office to pick up a Guest permission form. Guidelines:A current Samuel Clemens High School student may be permitted to bring 1 guest.The appropriate boxes below must be completed and this form must be returned when purchasing a dance ticket.All guests must present an ID at the door. – No ExceptionsNo middle school students will be permitted to attend.All guests may not be older than 19 years of age.Dress code will be enforced – No Exceptions

10. Spirit Week: Oct 3rd-7thMonday- Twin Day October 3rdTuesday- Retro dayOctober 4th

11. WEDNESDAYWestern dayOctober 5thThursday October 6thJERSEY DAYProfessional or College

12. FRIDAY BLUE AND GOLD DAYOctober 7th

13. NEWS UPDATE!!!NEW LOCATION: A HALLWAYCOME THROUGH COURT YARD THEN THE TUNNEL, ENTER THROUGH THE DOORS BY THE NEW GYM (ROOM A109)THURSDAY: A & B LUNCHChocolate Chip, M & M and Blueberry Muffins

14. LIBRARY CLOSED FOR BOOK FAIROCTOBER 4TH – 6THUSE THE BOOK DROP OUTSIDECOUNSELING IN MALL AREA

15. Come join the fun at the 2nd Annual 5K Buffalo Stampede Run/Walk!Saturday, November 19th-Find any Clemens Girls Soccer Athletes for participant forms!!

16. Samuel Clemens Floral ClubWill be selling HOMECOMING MUMS!!! Order your mums starting September 26th ! GirlfirendsBoyfriendsBest FriendsSistersBrothersEveryone you know! We will personalize mums! Stop by the booth (located between the Gym and Auditorium) any day before school or during either lunch starting September 26th ! GO BUFFS!

17. Attention SeniorsAES Engineers Scholarshipdeadline approachingFor their $500 scholarship!Scholarship Deadline - October 7, 2011Application ProcessStudents will submit an essay on one of the two topics that appear on the scholarship page of our web site http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

18. FIRST AMENDMENT ESSAY CONTESTOffered by-The San Antonio Chapter of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State Essay contest on the topic “What the First Amendment Means to me”Essays should be no longer than 500 words.Open to all grade levels.The winning entry will receive a $500 cash prize!Come to the Counseling Office for more information.

19. Get them while you can!!2011-2012 Clemens BuffaloesPLANNERS for SALERoom E106 $7.00

20. YEARBOOK ANNOUNCEMENT:Yearbooks are now available for purchase online at www.smart-pay.com for $65.00You may also purchase them in room B113 with Mr. Ramirez Buy your yearbook TODAY!

21. LIBRARY CLOSEDSeptember 30-October 7Due to Book FairPlan your assignments accordinglyBooks and movies can be returned to the book drop outside the counseling officeSee you on Monday October 10!9/30-10/7

22. 15th Annual High School Leadership Conference at Texas A & M UniversityThis conference is open to any high school student. It is a great opportunity for young leaders to engage in leadership workshops, network with Texas A & M students, and learn from the personal experience of the leaders around Texas A & M University.Spaces are limited at this conference so register now---Registration is now open at: bylt.tamu.edu Registration will close at midnight Oct. 14Come by the Counseling Office for more information.

23. Service Academy DeadlinesSENIORS—Congressman Lamar Smith has a deadline of October 22, 2011 for students who wish to compete for a nomination to one of the four United States Service Academies (WestPoint, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Merchant Marine Academy). If you live in the 21st Congressional district and are interested, please come by the Counseling Office as soon as possible for more information.

24. The University of VirginiaWill host an evening information session on Wednesday, October 26 at 6:30pm at Austin Public Library-Old Quarry Branch7051 Village Center DriveAustin, TX 78731Please RSVP if you will attend—come by the Counseling Office for more information!!

25. New scholarship information and College Open house information has been added to the College Bulletin. Please go to the Samuel Clemens website and go to the Counselors link for more information.

26. Fellowship of Christian AthletesEvery Thursday morning, 7:45 – 8:30 Mrs. Mumme’s room, B211You do not have to be a christian or athlete to join usBRING FRIENDS! 