T.F. RIGGS HIGH SCHOOL
ANNOUNCEMENTS Thursday, January 26, 2012

Auditions for the talent show will take place on Thursday February 2nd and Friday February 3rd in the choir room. Audition times will be from 3:30-6:30. A sign-up sheet for audition times will be up this week. The dress rehearsal for the show will be on Monday February 13th, and the show itself will be on Tuesday February 14th. If chosen for the show, you MUST attend the dress rehearsal. If you are involved in the travelling one-act play next Thursday and Friday and you wish to try out for the show, you must arrange a time with Mr. Bauck and Ms. Amundson ahead of time. If you have any questions, see Mr. Bauck or Ms. Amundson.

Each spring a mock legislative session & weekend retreat is held at the State Capital in Pierre. Hosted by the S. D. Teen Age Republican’s (TAR’s), this event is designed to be educational, rather than partisan, in nature/ Participants will have fun, meet teens from across the start, and draft and debate legislation on the floor of the state House of Representatives and Senate. If you are interested in politics, government, or making a difference, The Mock Legislative Session is for you! This event on March 23-24, 2012 is open to all students in middle or high school regardless of political affiliation. Stop in the office for an application, some scholarships available.

Attention Mr. Palmer’s classes including study hall Please report to the library not his classroom

The Library will be open 2nd & 6th periods. All library workers are reminded to go to the Library during their scheduled work time.

High School Juniors interested in attending the 33rd Annual Youth Business Adventure (YBA) program in June should contact Mr. Bumann in Room 108 or stop by the guidance office to pick up an application form. The deadline for applications is February 10, 2012. During YBA, you may obtain 2 college credits for under $100 for participation in the program. There is also an opportunity to win a matched $500 college or technical institute scholarship.

Attention students! Monday is the 10 day of this semester which means it is the LAST DAY to add a class to your schedule. If you need to change your schedule please see your counselor right away. :)

TGIC character trait for January’s is friendly. If you know of someone who is very welcoming of others and always has a smile on his or her face stop in the office and nominate them today. Please have all nominations in by January 30th.

Seniors: Requests and information for Senior Salutations in the yearbook are due February 1st. Please remind your parents to get this taken care of if they are interested in purchasing a salutation.

The US Forest Service/Ft. Pierre National Grassland representative will be in the lobby on today, January 26th from 11:00 to 12:30. Stop by the table to learn about some very good job opportunities and what they do and who they are.

Pierre Young Professionals will be holding a Dress Shoppe on Saturday, January 28th from 10am – 3pm in the vacant store of the JC Penney wing at the Pierre Mall. The Dress Shoppe provides gently used formal dresses for girls for King of Hearts or Prom. Dresses can be obtained for a suggested donation of $10 OR you may exchange one of your old dresses for a new one (limit 2 exchanges per person). Proceeds from the Dress Shoppe will be donated to flood relief efforts

Your Basketball Cheerleaders are hosting a Spirit Fan of the Week competition. This week’s theme is Neon Nights, so wear your neon and come support your Lady Govs this Friday and Saturday. A prize will be announced at the end of 3rd quarter
Attention all athletes interested in pole vaulting this season in track and field: There will be a short, informational meeting on Thursday, January 26th at 3:15 in Coach Larson's room (room 323). Practice can officially begin on Monday, January 30th so it is important that you attend this meeting.
Seniors: Requests and information for Senior Salutations in the yearbook are due February 1st. Please your remind your parents to get this taken care of if they are interested in purchasing a salutation.

Congratulations to Caleb Stoltenburg for being chosen as PACA's Athlete of the Week! Here is his nomination from Coach Ryan Noyes: Caleb Stoltenburg (Wrestling): Caleb went 3-0 this weekend at the East/West duals. In doing so, he pinned the #1 rated wrestler in the state. Caleb had 2 pins on the day and beat his Sturgis opponent 15-0.

TODAY’s ACTIVITIES: Applications for National Honor Society membership are due
by 3:30 p.m. in the Guidance Office.
Riggs One-Act Plays in Theatre – 7:30 p.m.
Boys Basketball Carb Feed 5:30 p.m. in Lunchroom
JV/V Wrestling vs. Huron – Here 6:00, 7:30 p.m.


TOMORROW’s ACTIVITIES: 9/JV/S/V Boys Basketball at Spearfish – 4:00, 5:45, 7:30 p.m. (MT)
9/JV/C/V Girls Basketball vs. Spearfish – Here 4:00, 5:45, 7:30 p.m.

Lunch Today: Beef Stroganoff, Broccoli w/ Cheese, Tea Roll, Salad Bar with Fruit & Milk
Corndog, Potatoes, Salad Bar with Fruit & Milk
Popcorn Chicken SOUP: Potato

Breakfast Tomorrow: Breakfast Wrap, Potato Puffs, Orange Juice, Milk

Lunch Tomorrow: Chicken Patty on a Bun, Triangle Potato Wedges, Salad Bar with Fruit & Milk
Meatball Sub, Potatoes, Salad Bar with Fruit & Milk
Pepperoni Pizza boats SOUP: Ham & Bean