Joshua Banks, Steven Cerros, Cynthia Grant, Geneva Jones, Christian Mansfield, Laura Sosinski, Hailey Tylisz, and Katelyn Wingard

Amber Benning, Tabithe Dailey, Ra’Shana Hood, Lindsey Jackson, Mikayla Jordan, Kaitlyn Steinert, Teshyana Cooper, Derek Gaye, Megan Riley, and Noah Woods

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Thought For The Day “Forget about all the reasons why something may not work. You only need to find one good reason why it will.” -Dr. Robert Anthony

INTERESTED IN STUDYING BUSINESS AT BALL STATE?  Miller’s College of Business is offering a scholarship to incoming freshman interested in studying business.  You must have a 3.82 GPA, an 1850 on SAT and AP classes to be considered.  You must apply by January 31 to be considered.

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.

Ivy Tech Community College Enrollment Open House Place: Ivy Tech Community College – Michigan City 3714 Franklin St., Michigan City Student Affairs Community Room Date and Time: Thursday, January 6:00 p.m.  Ivy Tech Community College Information  NIPSCO program information  Cost of Tuition and programs offered  Enrollment Procedures  Financial Aid Possibilities and Credit Transfer Opportunities

Attention Student Council If you signed up for the Rep session or Winter Olympics committee’s, both groups will meet today after school. Both meetings will last until approximately 3 pm. If you are not sure about what committee you signed up for, please see Olyvia Dunn or Ariel Berrier. Also remember that t-shirt money is due by Feb. 1, Please check with Ms. Lindgren, Mrs. Rivich, Olyvia, or Ariel if you are not sure about how much money you owe.

Winter Ball It’s time to dust off your dancin’ shoes and get your swag on for the Winter Ball! This semi- formal 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 (A102) or newspaper office (A103).

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.

Scholarships Several new scholarships are now available! Please check the bulletin board outside the Guidance Office or the MCHS Guidance website for more information. Also, please remember to request transcripts early enough to meet scholarship deadlines.

Winterfest It’s time to raise the school spirit level! This year the Student Council is bringing back the Winterfest Homecoming to MCHS. Winterfest will begin on Monday, January 30 and last until Friday February 3. Winter fest will include a week of 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! The Boys Basketball team will face off with the LaPorte Slicers on Friday, February 3 for the homecoming game.

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

Blood Drive Students that are signed up for the Blood Drive today need to remember to bring a photo ID and to eat a good breakfast.

2012 MCHS Lip Dub A lip dub is a type of video that combines lip synching and audio dubbing to make a music video. Still not sure what it is? Google “MCHS Lip Dub” and click on the first link. The purpose of our lip dub is to bring people together to show others the positive side of MCHS. And not only that, but we’ll still have a blast while doing so. We’re asking students to come participate by being in the video. Everyone may invite any other MCHS student to participate and even ecourage your teachers to come be in the video.

2012 MCHS Lip Dub There will be an informational meeting in the auditorium on Tuesday, January 24 th. The actual filming of the lip dub will be on Monday, January 30 th, the beginning of Winterfest after school and everyone will meet in the auditorium. It should take a couple of hours. There will be a mix of 3 songs: 1.Working for the Weekend by Loverboy 2.Touch the Sky by Kanye West 3.Keep Your Head Up by Andy Grammer

Science Olympiad All team members should meet today after school in room A226. This meeting will be brief but very important.

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 A145. 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.

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.