Monday, May 15, 2023

Saturday Loy Norrix Esports finished our MiHSEF season this past Saturday at UM Flint. After an early morning and technical difficulties beyond anyone’s control, our Smite team placed 3rd and our Overwatch team was defeated by the eventual winner of the tournament, Detroit Catholic Central. Congratulations players, we did great

Yearbooks are here and will be given out tomorrow at 2:00! You must buy a yearbook in advance to attend the Yearbook Signing Party tomorrow. There are only around 125 left, so come to K3 before or after school or during lunch with $65 cash or check, or buy online at www.yearbookordercenter.com with order number 12613! Passes to the party will be given out during third period today and tomorrow.

SENIORS- Class of 2023 T-Shirts are now on sale and being sold in the Main Office. They are now $10- Stop by before or after school to get your shirt! Everyone that buys a T-Shirt will be entered into a drawing for a “Class of 2023 Hoodie” Get your shirt before they sell out!

AAC will be open today from 230-330 in the following rooms; Math in M12W, Science in B15, Social Studies in K2, ESL Support in K1, Spanish in A18, SAT Prep in B13, and Study Hall in the main Library. Snacks will be available for students who behave appropriately and complete work.

There will be football workouts for all levels after school Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday this week after school until 3:30! Please see Coach Kyle in the J-wing for any questions.

Attention Seniors: Grad Bash tickets on sale now! Only $10! Stop by the Grad Bash table in the cafeteria Wednesday, May 17, during lunch to say hi to Ms Getachew, buy your ticket and maybe win a big jar of candy. Or buy online or from Ms Reimink in the office. Seniors who have bought tickets by the end of the week will be entered in a drawing for $10 gift cards. Get 10 of your friends to buy tickets and earn a chance to win a $25 gift card. Winners will be announced next week.

Sword and Board will meet this Wednesday from 230-330 in room C16. All tabletop gamers and games are invited.

There’s a summer journalism camp opportunity at Michigan State July 23-27. If you are interested or already planning to attend, there will be a 30 minute meeting on Thursday, May 11 in Ms. Pankop’s room, K-6. Plan to attend. See Ms. Pankop if you cannot make this very important informational meeting.

Attention Loy Norrix : You are invited May 13th from 4-7pm at the Kalamazoo Expo for the “One World” multi-cultural celebration. The purpose of this event is to promote literacy and celebrate our cultural diversity. This is a great opportunity to get together to celebrate our diversity.

Calling all Steves, Terrys and Bowsers! Do you think you’re a pro Smash Brothers player? Then come prove it next Thursday, May 18th, in the Loy Norrix Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Tournament after school! See Mr. Wood in C-19 or email him for more information

Loy Norrix EFA Dance presents our 3rd trimester dance concert on Wednesday May 17th at 6pm in the Auditorium! Come see our dancers perform dance styles of hip hop, jazz, modern, and dancehall! You don’t want to miss! Admission is free!

Loy Norrix Golf took 5th out of 15 Teams. Issac was tied for 5th best score and received a medal for his low round. The rest of the Team played strong too with the following scores for the tournament:
Xandor Gorham shot a nice round of 83.
Sam Gagie shot a very solid round of 86.
Aaron Teal shot a nice round of 87.
Connor Rafferty shot a solid 88 for the tournament!
Nice Job Loy Norrix Knights Varsity Golf Team.

The conference championship was held in track and field at Portage Central on Saturday. Both teams performed well. While none of our sprinters or throwers placed, the mid-distance, distance, and jumpers had a great showing and all relays scored. Ana was 3rd in the 800 and 1600, Sofia and Abby scored in those events as well. Trevor was 2nd in both hurdle events while Naomi and Neveah scored in one of those each as well. Jackson was 3rd in the 1600 and Sam was 2nd in the 800. James was first in high jump and Thomas was 2nd in pole vault. Trevor also scored in long jump, Helen in pole vault, and Nevaeh in high jump. The highlight of the meet was the 4×800 relay team of Oskar, Jackson, Gryffin, and Sam setting the school and conference meet records in a time under 8 minutes! Congratulate everyone and encourage them this week as they prepare for the regional meet on Friday.