Tavares high school daily bulletin
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- Congratulations to Justin Mouriz aka Miley Cyrus for winning the 2013 Miss Ugly Contest.
- Cowboys Camo
- There will be a mandatory float meeting on today right after school in Mrs. Newman’s room (2-105).
- Attention Class of 2015! Do you want $5.00 off your homecoming ticket Pay your junior class dues to Mrs. Newman before or after school. Dues are $7.00.
- The National Association for College Admission Counseling presents the National College Fair on Sunday at the UCF Arena from 1-4 p.m.
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TAVARES HIGH SCHOOL DAILY BULLETIN Welcome students and staff. Today is Tuesday, October 8, 2013. Please stand for the pledge to the flag: "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." Please remain standing for a moment of silence. Thank you, please be seated.
Homecoming Week 2013 (10/7-10/12) THEME: “Sack the Wolf Pack” Monday (10/7)- USA/Patriotic day Miss. Ugly @ 6 pm Auditorium $3.00 Tuesday (10/8)-Tacky Tuesday Wednesday (10/9)- Color Wars (Freshmen-yellow, Sophomores-green, Juniors-blue, Seniors-black) Powder puff Football Game @ 6 tickets $3.00
JV Football game at Eustis Friday (10/11)- Spirit Day Homecoming Parade & Pep Rally Homecoming game @ 7
“Thousands of youth across the United States will unite on athletic fields across the nation this Wednesday, October 9th, to share their Christian faith with fellow students during the eighth annual national Fields of Faith event. This rapidly-growing, interdenominational outreach event will be held at more than 400 locations throughout the nation on this same date. Tavares High School is a host site for this event this year and our “Fields of Faith” event will take place immediately following the Powder Puff game Wednesday night. So, at the conclusion of the game, make your way down to the field a be a part of a great event taking place across the country! You won’t want to miss it!”
GUIDANCE
The event is free. Register at www.gotomyucf.com or see Mrs. Croker in Guidance for more details.
SENIORS
Conferences will last at least until the middle of November.
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