Wednesday, October 11, 2023

College visits for this fall are as follows:

• Western Michigan University on Oct. 17
• Kalamazoo Valley Community College on Oct. 26
• Wayne State University on Nov. 7

Please see your Kalamazoo Promise coach Mr. Moore in the library to sign up to attend and get more information.

Do you need volunteer hours, or just want to improve your community? Knights of the Neighborhood is a club that represents Norrix in Kalamazoo. Our meetings are on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 3:30 in room B13.

If you are a senior, stop by the Counseling Office as soon as possible to sign up for a meeting with your counselor. Senior meetings are mandatory for all students in the 12th grade. Sign up sheets will be in the hallway, and passes will be emailed before your meeting.

For all students interested in joining Loy Norrix Key Club, the $15 Key Club dues are due by Oct. 20. Our next Key Club meeting will be Oct. 24 at 2:30 in Ms. Nelson’s room, D13.

If you’re a senior interested in studying science or math, you should come learn more about the Heyl Scholarship on Monday, Oct. 16 at Kalamazoo College. In addition to this informational meeting, there is another one about this scholarship opportunity on Monday, Oct. 23 at Western Michigan University for those interested in a nursing career. For more information, look for the flyers around the building or see Ms. Nelson in room D13.

The Loy Norrix Knights will play in their last home match of the season for volleyball tonight against Stevensville Lakeshore. JV and Freshmen start at 5:30, with Varsity to follow. Tonight is also senior night and they will be recognized at the beginning of the match. We encourage you to come out and support our team, as we would love to see you there in your blackout attire.

There will be no AAC today due to conferences.

The Sword and Board club will meet this Thursday from 2:30 to 3:30 in room C16. All tabletop gamers and games are invited to join.

If you are interested in learning archery, you may want to consider joining the Loy Norrix Archery Club. Join the Google Classroom using code xx22efb to get updates regarding the upcoming start of this club.

Author Mark Oshiro will be visiting Loy Norrix on Friday, Oct. 13 during 4th hour. If you are interested in hearing the author of “Anger is a Gift” and “Each of Us a Desert” speak and getting a free book signed, please see Ms. Coash in the library before 2:20 on Wednesday to sign up for this event.

School picture retakes will be today in the auxiliary gym. If you need your picture re-taken or missed Picture Day, please wait to be released by your teachers.

The Green School club will meet Thursday in room B14 from 2:30 to 3:30. All are welcome!

Save the date: the Pumpkin Painting Party will be Oct. 24 from 2:30 to 3:30. More information to come.

The first meeting of the new Crew Club will be this Thursday after school. We will meet in Room J11 and then move to the auditorium from there. Anyone interested in learning about tech crew is welcome.

Yesterday evening the Loy Norrix Marching Band traveled to Vicksburg High School to perform at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association’s annual Marching Band Festival. The Marching Knights earned a 1st Division “Superior” rating, the highest rating that can be awarded by the 3 judge panel. Congratulations to all band members on a great performance.