High School
Announcements
February 14, 2022
African American Club – Advisor – Mr. Avalos
Day 10 of Black Americans you don’t know, but should: Maria Williams. Maria Williams is credited as the first Black woman film producer for the silent crime drama The Flames of Wrath in 1923. Williams served as president of The Western Film Producing Company and Booking Exchange where Maria acted as a treasurer and secretary. Maria also worked as an assistant manager at the motion picture theater where her husband operated as general manager. Williams was a Kansas City school teacher who entered the political arena in the 1890s as a lecturer who traveled through the state of Kansas giving speeches for political candidates and delivering lectures on the "topics of the day." From 1891 to 1894, she was editor-in-chief of a weekly newspaper in Kansas City. Maria P Williams was the first black woman to produce, write and act in her own movie.Truly an icon.
Asian American Club – Advisor – Ms. Confino
Lunar New Year was February 1st, but we are extending our Luna'Gram sales until today! Purchase Fortune and Flavor for your friends, teachers and administrators. 1 - Lunar'Gram for $2 or 2 - Lunar'Grams for $3. Purchase in the main hall or in room 308.
Girls Varsity Basketball – Advisor – Mr. Supple
Congratulation to the Girls Varsity Basketball on a successful season. Thank you to everyone on the team who participated to make this season as enjoyable as possible. And a special congratulations to Andie Adams. On Saturday Andie scored her 1,000th career point, something only achieved by one other player in school history. Andie finished the season with 404 points! Congratulations to Andie
Battle of the Classes – Advisor – Mr. Walker
Battle of the classes is back! If you want to step up and represent your grade in battle of the classes come to room 331 to order your shirt. All orders must be on the google classroom. Classes will compete in soccer basketball Pin ball Tug of war and relay races. Step up and represent your grade!
Boys Wrestling –
"The Lawrence Wrestling team left it all on the mat with no regrets this weekend at the Nassau county championships. With 3 wrestlers in the tournament , 2 placed this weekend . Yasser Jimenez went above and beyond and rose to the occasion and earned a 6th place finish. Our other place winner Andres Valle took 4th after wrestling 8 matches in 2 days.
This is the first time in 7 years a Lawrence wrestle placed at county’s. As a team we finished 22 out of 40 schools competing. Our best finish in 7 years.
Great job team "
Buskins – Advisor – Ms. Sales
Do you like to perform? Have you ever thought about becoming something or someone else? Or are you curious about acting? Well, now is your opportunity to take action! The Lawrence Buskins theatre is holding and informational for our upcoming production of SHAKE IT UP: a theatrical presentation featuring the works of William Shakespeare. Now, you may be saying well, I want to act, but I have no experience… Guess what, no problem! We all have to start somewhere. Here is your chance to learn, shine, connect and just have fun being and playing someone else. IF you are interested, please COME to our SHAKE IT UP INFORMATIONAL on WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 16th from 2:50 to 3:50. NO experience necessary— just a desire to want to act and perform. Again, COME to our informational on WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 16th from 2:50 to 3:50. SEE YOU THERE!!!
Dance Auditions – Advisor – Ms. Sales
Attention Freshman Sophomores, and Juniors!
Don’t miss the opportunity to try out for the Lawrence Dance Department where we
accept all young men and woman and explore all areas and techniques of dance
Auditions will be held today during period 4, 5 and 6 and directly after school from 3 to 4 pm. Please sign up in front of the dance room starting today.
Girls who code – Advisor – Ms. Squicciarini
Girls who Code will meet today after school. All are welcome!
Junior Class Officers/Government
Good Morning, Lawrence High School……
Have you looked at your calendars lately????
It’s February, the most Love-able month of the year!!!!
The Junior Class is holding its annual Valentine’s Day Rose/Flower sale!!
Roses are: $3.00 for a single rose, $6.00 for 3 and $12.00 for a half dozen!!!!
Pre-order from a Junior Class officer all next week or buy directly in the main lobby on Valentine’s Day!!!
Have a LOVELY February!
Key Club – Advisor – Ms. Swain
The WINNER of the movie basket will be announced at the end of 7th period today!! If you still want to buy a raffle contact Ms. Swain in Room 300 or a KEY CLUB member.
LHS Guidance Department
Attention Seniors!
If you wish to request mid-year reports sent to any colleges, you MUST stop down to the Guidance office and fill out a form. The form must be submitted to Ms. Laino.
SADD – Advisor – Ms. Confino
Students Against Destructive Decisions is selling - KISSES FROM A DISTANCE! For only $1
- Send your friends, family, teachers, Administrators and staff a delicious chocolate treat with a Sweet note just in time for Valentine's Day! Purchase in the main hall or from Ms. Confino in room 308.