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November News Briefs

Grant Laster, Staff Writer • November 13, 2012
Library Media Specialists receive a sizeable grant form the Blue Valley Education Foundation. Courtesy of http://www.bluevalleyk12.org/bvsw
Library Media Specialists receive a sizeable grant form the Blue Valley Education Foundation. Courtesy of http://www.bluevalleyk12.org/bvsw

Library wins district grant

Library media specialists Cristy Bolton and Lindsay Hogan won the Blue Valley Education Foundation’s 2012 grant for a total of $2,875.68 to purchase video cameras and professional video editing software. The Library Media Center staff hopes that this technology will promote learning in the 21st century. The new software will go toward compiling a documentary that demonstrates different students’ research procedures and their participation in the research process.

Student Council works around the school and the community

 What: An organization that meets to discuss and plan upcoming school events and give back to the Kansas City community. The club, headed by chemistry teacher Melissa McCarty and special education Lynda LaPlant,works to promote a fun and spirit-filled environment around the school. Recently, Student Council has been planning fund-raisers in preparation for Proms in the upcoming years.
When:Tuesdays at 7 a.m.
Where:Room 206
Events: Student Council will be lending its services at the Christmas Bureau on Dec. 1, Dec. 2 and Dec. 6.

Science Knowledge Bowl prepares for competition

What: A club that answers trivia on any and every science topic. It is headed by chemistry teacher Melissa McCarty, and it tests students’ knowledge of the wide world of science. Last year, the two squads that competed were quite competitive, but the team would very much like match, if not surpass, its successes of the previous year. The team members’ preparation requires them to learn about topics ranging from physics to astronomy.

When: Thursdays at 3 p.m.

Where: Room 302

NHS promotes school spirit

What: An organization of students who excel in academics and community service and want to provide an opportunity for education based community service. It is headed by social studies teacher Kathryn Pinto. In order to join National Honor Society, one must have at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA, 30 hours of community service, active participation in extra-curricular activities and must pay the fees. After qualifying for those requirements, one must attend the meetings actively. NHS also ran a blood drive on Nov. 13.

When: Every other Thursday at 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Next meeting: Nov. 16

Where: Fixed Forum

National Honor Society members display their school spirit in front of a crowd of Stilwell Elementary School students. Photo by Kylie Norcross.
 KAY Club attends 2012 Regional Conference

What: Eight students accompanied Spanish teacher and club sponsor Carolyn Zeligman to Turner High School on Nov. 5. The club received the Gold Award, recognizing its student leadership and service to the school, community and nation. This year’s theme was “The Journey of a Lifetime,” one that allowed students from neighboring clubs to exchange ideas.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, Nov. 20

When: 7 a.m. or 3 p.m.

Where: Room 708

Upcoming events: The KAY Club will be offering various service opportunities around the community to anyone who is interested. Among those opportunities is the Luminary Walk at the Overland Park Arboretum on Friday, Nov. 3.

Categories knows trivia

What: A trivia team that competes against local Blue Valley and Shawnee Mission teams. It is headed by school psychologist Cathy Kerr. They cover trivia over a variety of topics, from the solar system to politics. The club was created in 2011 when the school opened. The categories team won their first match against Shawnee Mission South by a score of 21 to 18. The leading scorer was junior Grant Laster with a total score of 15 points.

When: Tuesdays at 3 p.m. and Thursdays at 8 a.m.

Where: Room 406

Events: Next competition is Nov. 19


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About the Contributor
Grant Laster, Editor-in-chief
Grant is a second-year staffer for the Standard, and likes to think of himself as the musical life of room 118. He is highly involved in music, especially in his commitment as Center Drum Major for the Southwest Emerald Regiment and principal bassoonist of both the Kansas City Youth Symphony and Southwest's Symphonic Band. He is currently in the process of applying to colleges, and he would love to study Biomedical Engineering at either MIT or Stanford. Aside from his aspirations, Grant is also a personable guy who has an unending amount of energy and random bursts of impressions of George Bush. Grant, despite his extreme lack of athleticism, loves to play soccer for fun and follow the shenanigans of the New York Knicks. His also loves to talk and think about the meaning of life, institutional inequality, and semiotics. Feel free to start a conversation with him.