NEW CAMPUS HAPPENINGS
- Interested in being the first Ranger mascot or a Ranger Cheerleader? LISD Cheer program will be having an informational meeting on Tuesday, March 1st at the Cedar Park PAC at 7:00 p.m. Anyone interested in trying out for either Ranger mascot or cheerleader must attend the meeting with one parent. If you have any other questions please feel free to stop by the cheer gym B204 after school and talk to Coach Monnie (Mondragon).
- A big congratulations to Steven Schmitt who attended this weekend’s Texas State German Contest. He placed 2nd overall in German Culture and Kayla Potter placed 8th in Sight Reading Level III. Way to go!!!!!
- Congratulations to our Ranger Wrestling team! On Saturday, Israel Bustos took 3rd and Marshall Gunther and Hunter Field took 4th place in the entire State of Texas!! The team took 10th place as a whole. Fantastic job, wrestlers!
- NHS MEMBERS : If you have missed 3 or more meetings or have failed to turn in your chapter hours or individual hours from last semester, than you MUST meet with the faculty council THIS THURSDAY at 4pm. You will be meeting in Mrs. Bolin’s new room, so please make sure you show up. Failure to do so will not be good!! Any questions contact one of the officers, Mrs. Bolin, or Mrs. Duncan
- The Star Steppers competed in the Texas State Dance Team Championship on Saturday. They placed 2nd in team Jazz, Lyrical and Kick and were named hip hop champions. The team won sweepstakes as well as individual awards for outstanding presentation, technique and choreography. The officers placed 3rd for their jazz and 2nd in lyrical. The company leaders placed first for their lyrical. Overall the team was named runner up grand champions.
Great job ladies! Mrs Lopez and Mrs Eastwood want to thank you for all your hard work.
- CASH PRIZES, CASH PRIZES, CASH PRIZES….Auditions for the VHRS Talent Show are today and tomorrow after school. If you are still interested in auditioning, come to the B-building by the band hall and sign up for a time to audition. The Talent Show is on Thursday at 7pm in the VRHS Auditorium. Admission is $5.00
- This year Vista Ridge did better than ever at the VASE (Visual Art Scholastic Event) competition.
- Congratulations to Vista Ridge Art Students. Out of 2,400 artworks that competed, roughly 600 were chosen to receive the first place honor. Vista Ridge student participation was 62 artists, with 57 receiving first place medal honor! Students moving to the state level in Houston at the Clear Lake Campus in April will be:
Art 1: Catherine Jerrard: Photo: Young Love, Kyle Violetto: Electronic Media: Microscopy Mosquito #1, Kyle Violetto: Electronic Media: Microscopy Mosquito #2
Art 2: Connor Davison: Digital Photo: Boy in Africa, Cierra Del Rosso: Photo Transfer: Wood: Imagine, Ashley Ingle: Photo Transfer: Tumbling Weed
Art 3: Elizabeth Phelan: Digital Photo: Colored Chairs
Art 4: Kelsey Amundsen: Digital Photo: Kid on Twig, Grant Kreizenbeck: Alabaster: Alabaster Splash, Grant Kreizenbeck: Mixed Media: Life and Death of Pine Horn, Andrea Zermeno: Clay: Twisted Facade
- Have you ever wondered about Knit One, Purl Two? Come discover the wonderful world of knitting and crocheting. Everyone is welcome, including Faculty and Staff! See you in Mrs. Taylor’s room, c402. Wednesdays at 8:00 a.m. Coffee, Tea and breakfast treats served! Knit Fast, Die Warm!
- Important Interact meeting in Ms. Lousma’s room Wed. morning at eight (unless it snows, ices over, hails, etc.). We will be discussing Relay for Life and other upcoming community service opportunities. Hope to see you there at 8:00!
- The Winterguard traveled to Lehman High School this past Saturday and came away with 1st Place in a 6-team competition. Way to go, girls!!!
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Attention Prom Committee!
We have an extremely important meeting Tuesday after school at 4:15pm at the Doubletree Hotel! Please make your transportation arrangements now. Also, you only have until this Friday to email prom image selections to “Get the Picture”. Please check the link for more details.
- Attention French Club members!
You only have until this Friday to turn in money for the club t-shirts! Ask Ms. Dong for an order form if you have not received one already!
- Attention all former and current French students!
March is the last month to sign up for the Paris trip in 2011 and take advantage of the $150 discount! Don’t miss out! See Ms. Dong for details on how to enroll to go visit the city of love and the beautiful castles in France!
REPEATS
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Transfer Students: If you currently are a transfer student to Vista Ridge (you do not live in the VR attendance zone) please stop by your registrar’s office to pick up a new transfer form for next year. Return date for forms is April 8.
- Wear your Hat to School on March 5th for only a $1 donation! The Heavenly Hats Foundation collects and distributes brand new hats of all kinds to those heroes of all ages who lose their hair due to the treatment of cancer or the many other medical conditions which may cause hair loss. All donations will go directly to the HHF. See Mr. Fox for more details.
- Graduation is approaching and so is Project Graduation! Project Grad is an all-night celebration for the senior class sponsored by The Project Grad Committee. This year’s event will take place on June 5th, 11:30 PM -5:00 AM @ Vista Ridge. We will have lots of food, entertainment (like a hypnotist!), games and prizes, prizes, prizes. To make this event a success, we need your help! We have lots of volunteering opportunities for you, so please look at the Project Grad. website, contact a Project Grad parent that you know, or ask a teacher how to contact Project Grad. PLEASE bring a 12-pack of water bottles or sodas to Mrs. Powell’s guidance office by Thursday, March 4th. We know our event on June 5th will be a blast, so keep your eyes open for us around campus!
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CALLING ALL JUNIORS! Boys State and Girls State:
Each year the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary sponsor Boys and Girls State. If you are a junior who is interested in developing leadership skills and are interested in politics and our governmental process, please come by the counseling office to pick up an application. Vista Ridge will be able to send one boy and one girl to this exciting program. Boy’s State will be held in Austin, June 6th through June 12th. Girls State will be held at Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, June 13th through the 19th. The deadline to apply for Boys or Girls State is February 22nd. Many of the students who have attended in the past discovered they had a “knack” for politics and became more involved in some aspect of government or politics in the future. It is also a great way to make friends and develop leadership skills. If you have questions, you can go online at www.girls-state.org or www.txlegionbstate.org or see Mrs. Trapp in the counseling office.
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AP Students!
If you plan to take an AP exam, please be aware that registration began yesterday. You can pick up your registration form from Ms. Tippee in the counselors’ office. Please return your registration form, with payment, to Ms. Tippee by Friday March 5th. Late registrations will not be accepted. If you need financial assistance, please see Mrs. Van Ryn in the main office. Good luck!
- Today is the last day to turn in Vista Ridge Athletic Booster Club Athletic Scholarship Forms! Please pick up an application in the front office or guidance office and get it in by the end of the day!