St. Joseph High School News 1/23/23 - 1/27/23
St. Joseph High School News
1/23/23 - 1/27/23
Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees:
Congratulations to our newest Athletic Hall of Fame inductees who were recognized this past Friday night at the basketball game. From left to right; , Erika Priebe Kubath (2013), Ben Knuth (2004) DeVonte Jones (2010), Jamaal Jackson (2010), inducted last year but could not attend the ceremony Katie Mavis Gary (2011).
Music Teacher Honor - Congratulations Mr. Lokey!!
Nomination Statement for Burke:
“Burke Lokey is the definition of a MASTA Teacher of the Year. He continuously seeks out new and unique opportunities for his students and achieves the highest standards. In addition to performing at the Michigan Music Conference and the ASTA National Orchestra Festival, he tours with his orchestras both nationally and internationally performing in unique venues and acquiring amazing clinicians for his groups while on his tours. Burke’s leadership in Southwest Michigan has sustained the tradition of excellence in that area of the state created by the Reed family decades earlier.
His professional service is a gift to our organization in addition to his teaching excellence. He has sustained MASTA’s strong financial position through a pandemic and the changing environment of our activities and does it all with calm and professionalism.”
Wednesday this Week:
NO LATE START THIS WEEK DUE TO EXAMS! EXAMS ON WEDNESDAY START AT 7:45am.
Semester Exam Week:
Parents and students - we will have half days on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday this week to accommodate our semester exam schedule. Thus, students will be released from school each of those days at 11am. Please plan transportation accordingly.
Schedule:
Winterfest Spirit Week:
Scholarships - Seniors
SJ Foundation Scholarships Criteria and Application now available. Check out these awesome opportunities. In addition, Berrien Community Foundation scholarships are also available among many others. Look for the important details and deadlines on all of the links.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1x0XpSee3SG5IFjrIOO7wdb_yHQBWs2phB2B
Senior All Night Party Planning:
ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTS: The SENIOR AFTER GRAD PARTY for all 2023 Seniors will take place immediately after Commencement on Sunday, June 4th. The plans are in the works for a fun and safe night for our graduates. More details will be coming soon regarding tickets, etc. Attached is a Google form for you to submit if you would like to help with the event.
Please click on the link to sign up and learn more information.
Yearbook News:
Yearbook Updates:
1. Reserve the 2022-2023 yearbook SOON! The price is now $65. While you may use a credit card, you'll be charged a $5 service fee. Checks are still accepted. Use this form: 22-23 Yearbook Order Form
If you get an email reminder from Herff Jones, our yearbook publisher, you have NOT reserved a book yet.
2. The yearbook staff is also accepting senior portraits now -- they're due by Jan. 31, 2023. Please follow submission guidelines: Senior Picture Requirements
3. The Yearbook staff would love to receive your images! Students and parents can contribute candid photos to the yearbook.
Upload your candid photo(s) to our publisher, Herff Jones’ eShare program:
Visit this site: www.hjeshare.com
Enter our school code: sjhs2023
Click on “Upload Photos” and follow on-screen directions.
Athletic Events:
Monday:
5:45 JV Girls Basketball vs. Edwardsburg
6:00 Competitive Cheer @ SMAC Meet/Mattawan
7:00 Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Edwardsburg
Tuesday:
None
Wednesday:
6:00 Wrestling @ Lakeshore
Thursday:
4:15 9th Boys Basketball vs. Battle Creek Central
5:45 JV Boys Basketball vs. Battle Creek Central
6:00 Boys Swim @ Lakeview
7:00 Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Battle Creek Central
Friday:
4:15 9th Girls Basketball vs. Battle Creek Central
5:00 JV Greater Berrien County Wrestling Invite
5:45 JV Girls Basketball vs. Battle Creek Central
7:00 Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Battle Creek Central
Saturday:
10:00 Varsity Greater Berrien County Wrestling Invite
10:30 9th Boys Basketball @ Dowagiac
12:00 JV Boys Basketball @ Dowagiac
2:00 Varsity Boys Basketball @ Dowagiac
Upcoming Events:
1/25 -1/27 - Wed. - Fri. - 1st Semester Exams