Thursday, February 26, 2015

SNOWCOMING Tickets are on sale now in the business office. Tickets are $10 for a single ticket and $20 for a guest ticket. Purchasing a guest ticket gets admission for both you and your guest into the dance. Guest tickets must be purchased by the end of the school day on Thursday! Picture ID's are required for all visiting guests!

Monday evening, March 9th parents and junior students are invited to a presentation at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Representatives from various colleges, Iowa Workforce, and ICAN will be discussing how to best prepare and look at options for “Life Beyond High School”.

Men’s and Women’s Soccer will have Open Gym Monday, March 2nd. Women’s Soccer will have Open Gym 6-7:30p.m. and Men’s Soccer will be from 7:30 – 9:00.

The Discovery Club will be hiking at Governor Dodge State Park to see the waterfall, canyon, lakes, and nature on Saturday, March 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please see Ms. Pfohl or Ms. Koch for details and a permission slip.

Women’s Golf: There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, March 3rd at 2:30 in Coach Oxley’s room, B143. See Coach Oxley if you have any questions!

Attention Senior! Our annual Spring Blood Drive is coming up and will be held Friday, March 27th. If you will be 16 years of age by the time of the Blood Drive, you are eligible to participate. You can sign up for a time and get your permission and information sheets in the STUCO Zone during lunch. Permission sheets must be signed by a parent or guardian and brought back by the mandatory donor meeting during either A or D study on Tuesday March 24th. Remember, every donation saves 3 lives!

There have been several flash drives left in the computers in the Write Place. If you think you left one behind, please stop by the Write Place and talk with Ms. Wehrsphann.

Renaissance Reminder! Students remember to bring your Student ID to conferences to get your Renaissance Stamp! Sutdents with As, Bs and Cs, no Ds or Fs qualify for Renaissance and receive incentives for the various levels.

Semester Final Exemptions! 9th, 10th and 11th grade students that are planning on exempting from a semester final will need the 4th quadrant stamped on the ID.

SPRING ATHLETES

If you are going to be participating in Track & Field, Soccer, Tennis, or Women’s Golf - make sure you stop in the Activities Office to get signed up and make sure you have all of the required paperwork turned in BEFORE the first official practice. If you need participation forms, they are available in the Activities Office or on the Dubuque Senior Rams Website.

Telling your coach you are going out for a sport does NOT mean you are signed up!

IM 5v5 Volleyball
March 4th
7:00 pm
Small Gym
No Sign-Up Necessary

Attention Seniors:

Looking for scholarship monies….please come to the School Counseling Office to pick up your “Senior Application” for this year’s Senior Awards Assembly that is held in May. The return deadline for the Senior Application is Friday March 2nd, 2015. Late applications will not be accepted. If you have questions, please see Ms. Lawrence.

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Congratulations to the Dubuque Senior Speech Team on a fantastic showing at the All-State Large Group Festival at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. For only the third time in Dubuque Senior history, the school claimed 3 Critic's Choice banners.

In Group Mime, Bystander featuring Brittany Smith, Jonny Specht and Lauren Winter

In Radio Broadcasting, KMED featuring Ellie Burns, Anne Edwards, Mike Friend, Michael HarriSon, Jenna Jensen, and Sydney Johnson.

In Musical Theatre, Next to Normal featuring Ally Williams, Michaela Williams, Ethan Vander Broek, and Danny Zanger.

Way to go Rams!

Attention Senior! Our annual Spring Blood Drive is coming up and will be held Friday, March 27th. If you will be 16 years of age by the time of the Blood Drive, you are eligible to participate. You can sign up for a time and get your permission and information sheets in the STUCO Zone during lunch. Permission sheets must be signed by a parent or guardian and brought back by the mandatory donor meeting during either A or D study on Tuesday March 24th. Remember, every donation saves 3 lives!

There have been several flash drives left in the computers in the Write Place. If you think you left one behind, please stop by the Write Place and talk with Ms. Wehrsphann.

A reminder to all juniors that are interested in continuing with the National Honor Society induction process...you must hand in your blue "activities" sheet to Mrs. Fischer or the AP's office by TOMORROW! Thank you!

If you haven't had to opportunity to read the February RAMPAGE, ask your 5th period teacher for a copy! IF they don't have one, they can call the journalism lab at extension 5566, and their papers will be delivered immediately!

There is lots of neat stuff in the RAMPAGE for you to read, and here is a great opportunity to get some great advice... (drum roll please)... The RAMPAGE staff has added a new guest writer to the paper. His name is Sam The Ram, and Sam wants to hear from you! Email Sam at AskSamTheRam@gmail .com. (all lower case, one word). Sam is also in charge of special promotions for the Senior ECHO Yearbook. You can follow Sam on twitter @senior_echo (senior underscore echo) and you can like him on facebook at Senior Echo Yearbook!

Students are highly encouraged to visit these sites so you know important stuff that is going with the RAMPAGE newspaper and the ECHO Yearbook.

Once again, email Sam at asksamtheram@gmail.com! AND remind your teachers to pass out the RAMPAGE to their 5th period class.

Teachers, if you have left-over papers, please take them to the main office, the library or print center. If you are missing your delivery, please call 5566 and a bundle will be brought right to your door - now THAT is true RAMPAGE customer service at its finest!

Additional wellness early bird make up sessions will take place TOMORROW. The following week the early bird session will resume on Thursday, March 5th. If you have any specific questions, please speak directly to your wellness instructor.

Renaissance Reminder! Students remember to bring your Student ID to conferences to get your Renaissance Stamp! Sutdents with As, Bs and Cs, no Ds or Fs qualify for Renaissance and receive incentives for the various levels.

Semester Final Exemptions! 9th, 10th and 11th grade students that are planning on exempting from a semester final will need the 4th quadrant stamped on the ID.

Those of you still in Men’s Basketball and Women’s VARSITY Basketball – please clear your lockers out once your season is over.

Girls Tennis: Any girls interested in the playing women's tennis there will be an informational meeting TODAY in room A109 at 2:30. If you are not able to attend the meeting, please stop by and see Coach McCarthy.

SPRING ATHLETES

If you are going to be participating in Track & Field, Soccer, Tennis, or Women’s Golf - make sure you stop in the Activities Office to get signed up and make sure you have all of the required paperwork turned in BEFORE the first official practice. If you need participation forms, they are available in the Activities Office or on the Dubuque Senior Rams Website.

Telling your coach you are going out for a sport does NOT mean you are signed up!

IM 5v5 Volleyball

March 4th
7:00 pm
Small Gym
No Sign-Up Necessary

Attention Seniors:

Looking for scholarship monies….please come to the School Counseling Office to pick up your “Senior Application” for this year’s Senior Awards Assembly that is held in May. The return deadline for the Senior Application is Friday March 2nd, 2015. Late applications will not be accepted. If you have questions, please see Ms. Lawrence

Friday, February 20, 2015

Congratulations to Mason Bauer who shot a 497 to win the District Individual Bowling title and is the only Senior student to advance to the Men’s Bowling State Tournament in Des Moines on Wed Feb 25th. CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK to MASON!

Additional wellness early bird make up sessions will take place next Monday, February 23rd and Wednesday, February 25th. The following week the early bird session will resume on Thursday, March 5th. If you have any specific questions, please speak directly to your wellness instructor.

A Reminder to Sophomores: Jostens will be here TODAY during lunch to collect class ring orders outside of the cafeteria.

The Discovery Club will be hiking at Governor Dodge State Park this Sunday. Come and join us to see a 40 foot frozen waterfall, a canyon here in the Midwest, and hopefully some cool wildlife, literally and figuratively. The Discovery Club meets every Thursday morning at 7:15 in B-249. Talk to Ms. Pfohl or Ms. Koch for more information.

There will be a Model UN meeting on Tuesday, February 24th at 7:15 am in B139.

Renaissance Reminder! Students remember to bring your Student ID to conferences to get your Renaissance Stamp! Sutdents with As, Bs and Cs, no Ds or Fs qualify for Renaissance and receive incentives for the various levels.

Semester Final Exemptions! 9th, 10th and 11th grade students that are planning on exempting from a semester final will need the 4th quadrant stamped on the ID.

Those of you still in Men’s Basketball and Women’s VARSITY Basketball – please clear your lockers out once your season is over.

Girls Tennis: Any girls interested in the playing women's tennis there will be an informational meeting Tuesday, February 24th in room A109 at 2:30. If you are not able to attend the meeting, please stop by and see Coach McCarthy.

SPRING ATHLETES
If you are going to be participating in Track & Field, Soccer, Tennis, or Women’s Golf - make sure you stop in the Activities Office to get signed up and make sure you have all of the required paperwork turned in BEFORE the first official practice. If you need participation forms, they are available in the Activities Office or on the Dubuque Senior Rams Website.

Telling your coach you are going out for a sport does NOT mean you are signed up!

The upper room will meet on Mondays at 7:00 in the gym lobby. Come join us and pray.

IM 5v5 Volleyball
March 4th
7:00 pm
Small Gym
No Sign-Up Necessary

Attention Seniors:
Looking for scholarship monies….please come to the School Counseling Office to pick up your “Senior Application” for this year’s Senior Awards Assembly that is held in May. The return deadline for the Senior Application is Friday March 2nd, 2015. Late applications will not be accepted. If you have questions, please see Ms. Lawrence.

Thursday, February 19, 2015

The February RAMPAGE is hitting the halls during 4th period and will be delivered to teachers for their 5th period classes today. Papers are delivered to the room in which the teacher is during 5th, so look for them on the desk if you move rooms.

Please pass the papers directly to students and suggest that they take a copy home to their family!​ If you don't have a class, you can get a copy of the RAMPAGE in the main office, print center or library.

A new group of journalism students are writing for the RAMPAGE this semester, and they are doing excellent work. Please continue to recognize all students for their contributions and/or being featured in the RAMPAGE. DSHS has an AMAZING staff and student body, and the RAMPAGE and ECHO are perfect examples of the terrific academics and activities at our wonderful school. It is always good to celebrate our successes, so be my guest and shout out to anyone you recognize!

Special thanks to the RAM Booster Club for helping fund this project, along with the RAMPAGE advertisers and Union Hoermann Press who prints the paper at a very reasonable price.

Additional wellness early bird make up sessions will take place next Monday, February 23rd and Wednesday, February 25th. The following week the early bird session will resume on Thursday, March 5th. If you have any specific questions, please speak directly to your wellness instructor.

A Reminder to Sophomores: Jostens will be here Friday, February 20th during lunch to collect class ring orders outside of the cafeteria.

The Discovery Club will be hiking at Governor Dodge State Park this Sunday. Come and join us to see a 40 foot frozen waterfall, a canyon here in the Midwest, and hopefully some cool wildlife, literally and figuratively. The Discovery Club meets every Thursday morning at 7:15 in B-249. Talk to Ms. Pfohl or Ms. Koch for more information.

There will be a Model UN meeting on Tuesday, February 24th at 7:15 am in B139.

Renaissance Reminder! Students remember to bring your Student ID to conferences to get your Renaissance Stamp! Sutdents with As, Bs and Cs, no Ds or Fs qualify for Renaissance and receive incentives for the various levels.

Semester Final Exemptions! 9th, 10th and 11th grade students that are planning on exempting from a semester final will need the 4th quadrant stamped on the ID.

FAST will be held this Friday from 7:30 until 8:30. Please know that students will NOT be allowed into the building for FAST until 7:25/7:30. Please make arrangements to arrive at Senior around 7:30. If you arrive before this time, you will need to wait outside until FAST staff arrive. If you have questions, please see Mrs. Brokus in the AP Office.

ATTENTION ALL WINTER ATHLETES!

If your season is over, you NEED to clean out your sports locker by the end of the day TODAY! These lockers need to be assigned to spring sports. Even if you are doing a spring sport, you are not allowed to keep the locker you are currently in. Please remove ALL items from your locker and if you have one, return your padlock to the Activities Office so you don’t get charged for it.

Those of you still in Men’s Basketball and Women’s VARSITY Basketball – please clear your lockers out once your season is over.

Girls Tennis: Any girls interested in the playing women's tennis there will be an informational meeting Tuesday, February 24th in room A109 at 2:30. If you are not able to attend the meeting, please stop by and see Coach McCarthy.

SPRING ATHLETES

If you are going to be participating in Track & Field, Soccer, Tennis, or Women’s Golf - make sure you stop in the Activities Office to get signed up and make sure you have all of the required paperwork turned in BEFORE the first official practice. If you need participation forms, they are available in the Activities Office or on the Dubuque Senior Rams Website.

Telling your coach you are going out for a sport does NOT mean you are signed up!

The upper room will meet on Mondays at 7:00 in the gym lobby. Come join us and pray.

IM 5v5 Volleyball
March 4th
7:00 pm
Small Gym
No Sign-Up Necessary

Anyone interested in going out for softball and is a pitcher or catcher is encouraged to attend the preseason workouts in the indoor track Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 6:30 to 8:00. If you have any questions contact Coach Brandel.

Attention Seniors:
Looking for scholarship monies….please come to the School Counseling Office to pick up your “Senior Application” for this year’s Senior Awards Assembly that is held in May. The return deadline for the Senior Application is Friday March 2nd, 2015. Late applications will not be accepted. If you have questions, please see Ms. Lawrence.

Fashion Touch Dry Cleaners on N. Grandview is looking for a part time worker. Great hours 3-6 p.m. Monday thru Fridays with NO weekends. Stop in guidance or check out bulletin board outside guidance office for more jobs.

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

The Discovery Club will be hiking at Governor Dodge State Park this Sunday. Come and join us to see a 40 foot frozen waterfall, a canyon here in the Midwest, and hopefully some cool wildlife, literally and figuratively. The Discovery Club meets every Thursday morning at 7:15 in B-249. Talk to Ms. Pfohl or Ms. Koch for more information.

"If you are interested in how math and art can combine to make beautiful fractals, join Math Club Thursday Morning at 7:00am in A321"

There will be a Model UN meeting on Tuesday, February 24th at 7:15 am in B139.

Renaissance Reminder! Students remember to bring your Student ID to conferences to get your Renaissance Stamp! Sutdents with As, Bs and Cs, no Ds or Fs qualify for Renaissance and receive incentives for the various levels.

Semester Final Exemptions! 9th, 10th and 11th grade students that are planning on exempting from a semester final will need the 4th quadrant stamped on the ID.

FAST will be held this Friday from 7:30 until 8:30. Please know that students will NOT be allowed into the building for FAST until 7:25/7:30. Please make arrangements to arrive at Senior around 7:30. If you arrive before this time, you will need to wait outside until FAST staff arrive. If you have questions, please see Mrs. Brokus in the AP Office.

ATTENTION ALL WINTER ATHLETES!
If your season is over, you NEED to clean out your sports locker BEFORE Thursday, February 19th. These lockers need to be assigned to spring sports. Even if you are doing a spring sport, you are not allowed to keep the locker you are currently in. Please remove ALL items from your locker and if you have one, return your padlock to the Activities Office so you don’t get charged for it.

Beginning Thursday, February 19th, anything left in these lockers will be removed by the custodians.

Those of you still in Men’s Basketball and Women’s VARSITY Basketball – please clear your lockers out once your season is over.

Girls Tennis: Any girls interested in the playing women's tennis there will be an informational meeting Tuesday, February 24th in room A109 at 2:30. If you are not able to attend the meeting, please stop by and see Coach McCarthy.

There will be an Art Club meeting today after school. We will meet from 2:30-3:15 in the Art Room (B 61).

SPRING ATHLETES
If you are going to be participating in Track & Field, Soccer, Tennis, or Women’s Golf - make sure you stop in the Activities Office to get signed up and make sure you have all of the required paperwork turned in BEFORE the first official practice. If you need participation forms, they are available in the Activities Office or on the Dubuque Senior Rams Website.

Telling your coach you are going out for a sport does NOT mean you are signed up!

Men’s Tennis: For all boys interested in going out for tennis this spring, there will be an informational meeting today after school in the library at 3:00 pm. If you cannot attend, please stop by the athletic department office for information.​

The upper room will meet on Mondays at 7:00 in the gym lobby. Come join us and pray.

If you have not taken the Impact Concussion Test, this is also required before you can start to practice. Please stop in the Activities Office for more information.

IM 5v5 Volleyball
March 4th
7:00 pm
Small Gym

No Sign-Up Necessary

Anyone interested in going out for softball and is a pitcher or catcher is encouraged to attend the preseason workouts in the indoor track Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 6:30 to 8:00. If you have any questions contact Coach Brandel.

Attention Seniors:
Looking for scholarship monies….please come to the School Counseling Office to pick up your “Senior Application” for this year’s Senior Awards Assembly that is held in May. The return deadline for the Senior Application is Friday March 2nd, 2015. Late applications will not be accepted. If you have questions, please see Ms. Lawrence.

Fashion Touch Dry Cleaners on N. Grandview is looking for a part time worker. Great hours 3-6 p.m. Monday thru Fridays with NO weekends. Stop in guidance or check out bulletin board outside guidance office for more jobs.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY IN GUIDANCE OFFICE:

February 18th 1:30 Capri

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

ATTENTION ALL WINTER ATHLETES!

If your season is over, you NEED to clean out your sports locker BEFORE Thursday, February 19th. These lockers need to be assigned to spring sports. Even if you are doing a spring sport, you are not allowed to keep the locker you are currently in. Please remove ALL items from your locker and if you have one, return your padlock to the Activities Office so you don’t get charged for it.

Beginning Thursday, February 19th, anything left in these lockers will be removed by the custodians.

Those of you still in Men’s Basketball and Women’s VARSITY Basketball – please clear your lockers out once your season is over.

Girls Tennis: Any girls interested in the playing women's tennis there will be an informational meeting Tuesday, February 24th in room A109 at 2:30. If you are not able to attend the meeting, please stop by and see Coach McCarthy.

Congratulations to the Rams wrestlers who finished off their season with a hard fought battle at the 3A district tournament Saturday in Cedar Rapids.

Notching wins for the Rams were: Dan Thoma, Matt Connolly, Marty Steffen, Nate Huinker and Nick Herber.

Wrestling their last matches for the Rams this season were:

Dan Thoma, Marty Steffen, Luke Hoerner, Joe Budde, Jared Ensign and Demarcus Johnson. Congratulations on all of your successes and best of luck going forward.

Information on the wrestling banquet and offseason tournament schedule will be announced soon.

Congratulations to the Men’s Swim Team on their 4th place finish at the state meet this Saturday. The team was led by a trio of runner-up finishes by Ben Colin in the 200 Free and 500 Free and John Colin in the 100 Back along with third place relay finishes from the 200 Medley Relay of John Colin, Andrew Breitfelder, Drake Stierman and Brandon Sindt and the 400 Free Relay team of Ben Colin, Nick Topping, Drake Stierman, and John Colin. In addition to placing well at the state meet, new school records were set in the 200 Medley, 500 Free, and 100 Back. Congratulations again to all of the swimmers on a great state meet and a great season!

There will be an Art Club meeting this Wednesday, February, 18th after school. We will meet from 2:30-3:15 in the Art Room (B 61).

SPRING ATHLETES

If you are going to be participating in Track & Field, Soccer, Tennis, or Women’s Golf - make sure you stop in the Activities Office to get signed up and make sure you have all of the required paperwork turned in BEFORE the first official practice. If you need participation forms, they are available in the Activities Office or on the Dubuque Senior Rams Website.

Telling your coach you are going out for a sport does NOT mean you are signed up!

Men’s Tennis: For all boys interested in going out for tennis this spring, there will be an informational meeting Wednesday, February 18th after school in the library at 3:00 pm. If you cannot attend, please stop by the athletic department office for information.​

The upper room will meet on Mondays at 7:00 in the gym lobby. Come join us and pray.

If you have not taken the Impact Concussion Test, this is also required before you can start to practice. Please stop in the Activities Office for more information.

IM 5v5 Volleyball
March 4th
7:00 pm
Small Gym
No Sign-Up Necessary

Hey Ram Fam!! Are you looking for a reason to showcase your artistic talent? Sign up for the Fashion/Art show March 4th! There will be an informational meeting TODAY in room A219 A or D study time. Please come if you are interested in participating! If you have any questions ask a STUCO member! Thanks and have a great day!

Anyone interested in going out for softball and is a pitcher or catcher is encouraged to attend the preseason workouts in the indoor track Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 6:30 to 8:00. If you have any questions contact Coach Brandel.

Attention Seniors:
Looking for scholarship monies….please come to the School Counseling Office to pick up your “Senior Application” for this year’s Senior Awards Assembly that is held in May. The return deadline for the Senior Application is Friday March 2nd, 2015. Late applications will not be accepted. If you have questions, please see Ms. Lawrence.

Fashion Touch Dry Cleaners on N. Grandview is looking for a part time worker. Great hours 3-6 p.m. Monday thru Fridays with NO weekends. Stop in guidance or check out bulletin board outside guidance office for more jobs.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY IN GUIDANCE OFFICE:

February 17th 10:15 Western Illinois University

February 18th 1:30 Capri

Friday, February 13, 2015

With 11 funny, handsome, and talented contestants...it's no surprise that there was A TIE at the end of the 9th annual Man Pageant! Last night Francis Mihm and Noah Lucy were both awarded the title of Senior's Top Man ... it sounds like there will have to be a tie-breaker next year! Senior's National Honor Society would like to thank everyone who helped make the night a success... $839.00 was raised for the Iowa Children's Miracle Network.

Tickets to the MEN’S STATE SWIM MEET are now available in the Activities Office. Travel to Marshalltown this coming Saturday, February 14th to cheer on our Men’s Swimmers as they go for the STATE TITLE!!

Tickets are $10 a piece, so stop in now to get yours.

SPRING ATHLETES

If you are going to be participating in Track & Field, Soccer, Tennis, or Women’s Golf - make sure you stop in the Activities Office to get signed up and make sure you have all of the required paperwork turned in BEFORE the first official practice. If you need participation forms, they are available in the Activities Office or on the Dubuque Senior Rams Website.

Telling your coach you are going out for a sport does NOT mean you are signed up!

If you have not taken the Impact Concussion Test, this is also required before you can start to practice. Please stop in the Activities Office for more information.

Sophomores: On February 16th, during A & D study, Josten’s will be holding a sophomore class meeting in the auditorium. They will be sharing information with you about graduation/class rings. All sophomore students need to attend.

Hey Ram Fam!! Are you looking for a reason to showcase your artistic talent? Sign up for the Fashion/Art show March 4th! There will be an informational meeting Tuesday, February 17th in room A219 A or D study time. Please come if you are interested in participating! If you have any questions ask a STUCO member! Thanks and have a great day!

Anyone interested in going out for softball and is a pitcher or catcher is encouraged to attend the preseason workouts in the indoor track Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 6:30 to 8:00. If you have any questions contact Coach Brandel.

Any student who signed up for an Academic or Athletic Wellness Exemption for next year to pick up an exemption form in the Main Office. These need to be signed by a parent and returned today.

Attention Seniors:

Looking for scholarship monies….please come to the School Counseling Office to pick up your “Senior Application” for this year’s Senior Awards Assembly that is held in May. The return deadline for the Senior Application is Friday March 2nd, 2015. Late applications will not be accepted. If you have questions, please see Ms. Lawrence.

Application forms for the next session of Driver's Ed may be picked up at the Business Forms may not be turned back in until February 16th.

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS!  The first official practice for Track & Field is next Monday, February 16th! MAKE SURE you stop in the Activities Office to get signed up – even if you are currently doing a winter sport. You will need all required paperwork and a current physical before you can start to practice!!

Fashion Touch Dry Cleaners on N. Grandview is looking for a part time worker. Great hours 3-6 p.m. Monday thru Fridays with NO weekends. Stop in guidance or check out bulletin board outside guidance office for more jobs.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY IN GUIDANCE OFFICE:

February 17th 10:15 Western Illinois University

February 18th 1:30 Capri

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Congratulations to Clarissa Dietz, Lauren Fries and Maren Phalen for being recognized as National Merit finalists. They are among only 15,000 high school students in the nation to receive this significant distinction….and they are from right here in Our House! Again, Congratulations!

Tickets to the MEN’S STATE SWIM MEET are now available in the Activities Office. Travel to Marshalltown this coming Saturday, February 14th to cheer on our Men’s Swimmers as they go for the STATE TITLE!!

Tickets are $10 a piece, so stop in now to get yours.

Are you a JUNIOR that received a note about joining National Honor Society?
If so - remember that you have a meeting during A or D study time in the AUDITORIUM TODAY! If you cannot be there, please stop and see Mrs. Fischer. Thanks!

SPRING ATHLETES
If you are going to be participating in Track & Field, Soccer, Tennis, or Women’s Golf - make sure you stop in the Activities Office to get signed up and make sure you have all of the required paperwork turned in BEFORE the first official practice. If you need participation forms, they are available in the Activities Office or on the Dubuque Senior Rams Website.  Telling your coach you are going out for a sport does NOT mean you are signed up!

If you have not taken the Impact Concussion Test, this is also required before you can start to practice. Please stop in the Activities Office for more information.

Sophomores: On February 16th, during A & D study, Josten’s will be holding a sophomore class meeting in the auditorium. They will be sharing information with you about graduation/class rings. All sophomore students need to attend.

Are you interested in playing SOCCER?!! There will be an Open Gym for both men and women on tonight, February 12th at 8:00 pm. Stop on down, kick the ball around, and meet all the new coaches!

Hey Ram Fam!! Are you looking for a reason to showcase your artistic talent? Sign up for the Fashion/Art show March 4th! There will be an informational meeting Tuesday, February 17th in room A219 A or D study time. Please come if you are interested in participating! If you have any questions ask a STUCO member! Thanks and have a great day!

Anyone interested in going out for softball and is a pitcher or catcher is encouraged to attend the preseason workouts in the indoor track Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 6:30 to 8:00. If you have any questions contact Coach Brandel.

Any student who signed up for an Academic or Athletic Wellness Exemption for next year to pick up an exemption form in the Main Office. These need to be signed by a parent and returned by February 13th.

Do you need a quiet place to study? Someone to help you with a project? A place to take a test or quiz you missed? If so, please consider attending FAST this Friday, February 13th from 7:30-8:30 in the Senior library. Please see Mrs. Brokus with any questions.

Attention Seniors:   Looking for scholarship monies….please come to the School Counseling Office to pick up your “Senior Application” for this year’s Senior Awards Assembly that is held in May. The return deadline for the Senior Application is Friday March 2nd, 2015. Late applications will not be accepted. If you have questions, please see Ms. Lawrence.

There will be a Men's Track Meeting today, Feb. 12th in the Library at 2:45 pm.

Application forms for the next session of Driver's Ed may be picked up at the Business Forms may not be turned back in until February 16th.

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS!  The first official practice for Track & Field is next Monday, February 16th! MAKE SURE you stop in the Activities Office to get signed up – even if you are currently doing a winter sport. You will need all required paperwork and a current physical before you can start to practice!!


Fashion Touch Dry Cleaners on N. Grandview is looking for a part time worker. Great hours 3-6 p.m. Monday thru Fridays with NO weekends. Stop in guidance or check out bulletin board outside guidance office for more jobs.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY IN GUIDANCE OFFICE:

February 17th 10:15 Western Illinois University

February 18th 1:30 Capri

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Hey Ram Fam!! Are you looking for a reason to showcase your artistic talent? Sign up for the Fashion/Art show March 4th! There will be an informational meeting Tuesday, February 17th in room A219 A or D study time. Please come if you are interested in participating! If you have any questions ask a STUCO member! Thanks and have a great day!

Attention Students: Students Attending the Green Dot Bystander Training tomorrow February 12th:

Please be at the Nora Gym entrance by 7:40 . If you have not turned in your permission slip, please bring it with you in the morning! If you have any questions please see Ms. Saunders in room A223

Congratulations to the Dubuque Senior Speech Team on an amazing showing at the State Large Group Contest in Decorah on Saturday. The team earned 24 Division 1 Ratings. The team also earned an amazing 14 nominations to the All-State Festival to be held at Iowa State University on February 21st. Congrats to the following groups:

Romantic Fools (Ensemble Acting)
Clybourne Park (Ensemble Acting)
Independence (Ensemble Acting)
Bystander (Group Mime)
That's Just How the Cookie Rumbles (Group Mime)
Next to Normal (Musical Theatre)
The Laramie Project (One Act Play)
KMED (Radio Broadcasting)
KJOY (Radio Broadcasting)
Exchange (Readers Theatre)
Identity (Short Film)
An Open Letter to a Friend (Short Film)
In Depth (Television News)
KPEN Channel 7 (Television News)​

Great job Rams!

Anyone interested in going out for softball and is a pitcher or catcher is encouraged to attend the preseason workouts in the indoor track Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 to 8:00. If you have any questions contact Coach Brandel.

You've heard of "Man Crush Monday"...but Monday doesn't work for Man Pageant...so come to the 9th Annual Senior Man Pageant on TONIGHT at 7:00pm in the Auditorium! This year's contests will be Landon Kraus, Chris Sullivan, Alex Kerkenbush, Andrew Reinert, Bradley Ware, Drake Stierman, Nate Thormann, Brandon Pfab, Francis Mihm, Noah Lucy, and Logan Eigenberger. Join the National Honor Society for a night of good-hearted fun with these young men with additional entertainment from Unscripted and musical theater groups! Tickets are $5.00 or $3.00 with your stamped Renaissance card - All proceeds go to the Iowa Children's Miracle Network. See you tomorrow night!

Any student who signed up for an Academic or Athletic Wellness Exemption for next year to pick up an exemption form in the Main Office. These need to be signed by a parent and returned by February 13th.

Do you need a quiet place to study? Someone to help you with a project? A place to take a test or quiz you missed? If so, please consider attending FAST this Friday, February 13th from 7:30-8:30 in the Senior library. Please see Mrs. Brokus with any questions.

Attention Seniors:

Looking for scholarship monies….please come to the School Counseling Office to pick up your “Senior Application” for this year’s Senior Awards Assembly that is held in May.

The return deadline for the Senior Application is Friday March 2nd, 2015. Late applications will not be accepted.

If you have questions, please see Ms. Lawrence.

Girls track informational meeting will be today at 2:30 in A217. Any questions please see Coach Nessan or Coach Demmerath.

Application forms for the next session of Driver's Ed may be picked up at the Business Office beginning today, January 26th. Forms may not be turned back in until February 16th.

Hy-Vee needs part time workers and will work around your school or sports schedule – go to Hyvee.com to apply for all store locations!

Check out the bulletin by guidance for latest job openings.

Renaissance students can stop by the AP office before and after to school to get their IDs stamped for 1st semester.

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS!

The first official practice for Track & Field is next Monday, February 16th! MAKE SURE you stop in the Activities Office to get signed up – even if you are currently doing a winter sport. You will need all required paperwork and a current physical before you can start to practice!!

There will be a Men's Track Meeting Thursday, Feb. 12th in the Library at 2:45 pm.

Auditions for the 2015 Dubuque Senior Talent Show are fast approaching!! The talent show is your chance to be center stage and in the spotlight – and win some great prizes! We are looking for talented singers, dancers, comedians, musicians and more. If you can lip sync to Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies” or make a rabbit appear out of a hat or saw a small child in half or juggle fire or lift an entire car with one hand, you should audition! Auditions are today and tomorrow. See you at auditions!

​​ Job Openings – check out the bulletin board by the guidance office if interested in finding a part time job. Recent openings include The Meadows Golf Club and Swiss Colony Data Center in Dickeyville WI. Both places will work around your school schedule.

The Dubuque Community Y is looking for creative, responsible people to be a part of a team that provides fun and educational activities for K-5th graders. This before/after school program is held at various schools sites throughout Dubuque.

Complete an application at Dubuque Community YMCA/YWCA, 35 North Booth St. Dubuque or 4170 Pennsylvania Ave. Dubuque.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY IN GUIDANCE OFFICE:

February 17th 10:15 Western Illinois University

February 18th 1:30 Capri

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Congratulations to the Men’s Swim Team on their runner-up finish at the 2015 District Meet in Clinton. The Rams finished just behind district champion Bettendorf in a team race that came down to the final event. The swimmers were led by John Colin’s 2 district titles in the 100 Free and 100 Back. At districts, the team also qualified 8 swimmers—Jack Benda, Andrew Breitfelder, Ben Colin, John Colin, Brandon Sindt, Drake Stierman, Nick Topping, and Brad Ware—in 13 events for the state meet next weekend.

Congratulations to the Rams Wrestlers who wrestled this weekend in the JV Mississippi Valley Conference Championship tournament. The Freshman/Sophomore division took down tough competition and finished well ahead of Hempstead and Wahlert.

Alex Richard was crowned the MVC conference champion at 132 pounds. Coming in at 2nd place were Matt Connolly and Demarcus Johnson at 170 pounds.

Also finishing tough for the Rams were, Cameron Steffen, Jared Ensign, Collin Donovan, Sean Kerkenbush, Spencer Schilling, Thomas Welborn, Michael Welborn, Isaiah Jones and Mikey Koch.

Congratulations Rams on an awesome season and good luck to the varsity team this Saturday at the district tournament in Cedar Rapids.

Coach Connolly and Coach Kohl will have updates about the offseason freestyle team. Any questions see the Coaches.

Attention: Students who have been invited to the leadership training on Thursday February 12th, please return your permission slip to the main office. If you have any questions please see Ms. Saunders in room A223.

Anyone interested in going out for softball and is a pitcher or catcher is encouraged to attend the preseason workouts in the indoor track Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 to 8:00. If you have any questions contact Coach Brandel.

There will be a Model UN meeting on Tuesday, February 10th at 7:15 in B139. If you are unable to attend see Ms. Weiland for our upcoming conference. ​

You've heard of "Man Crush Monday"...but Monday doesn't work for Man Pageant...so come to the 9th Annual Senior Man Pageant on WEDNESDAY, February 11th at 7:00pm in the Auditorium! This year's contests will be Landon Kraus, Chris Sullivan, Alex Kerkenbush, Andrew Reinert, Bradley Ware, Drake Stierman, Nate Thormann, Brandon Pfab, Francis Mihm, Noah Lucy, and Logan Eigenberger. Join the National Honor Society for a night of good-hearted fun with these young men with additional entertainment from Unscripted and musical theater groups! Tickets are $5.00 or $3.00 with your stamped Renaissance card - All proceeds go to the Iowa Children's Miracle Network. See you Wednesday night!

Any student who signed up for an Academic or Athletic Wellness Exemption for next year to pick up an exemption form in the Main Office. These need to be signed by a parent and returned by February 13th.

Do you need a quiet place to study? Someone to help you with a project? A place to take a test or quiz you missed? If so, please consider attending FAST this Friday, February 13th from 7:30-8:30 in the Senior library. Please see Mrs. Brokus with any questions.

Attention Seniors:

Looking for scholarship monies….please come to the School Counseling Office to pick up your “Senior Application” for this year’s Senior Awards Assembly that is held in May.   The return deadline for the Senior Application is Friday March 2nd, 2015. Late applications will not be accepted.   If you have questions, please see Ms. Lawrence.

Girls track informational meeting will be on Wednesday, February 11th at 2:30 in A217. Any questions please see Coach Nessan or Coach Demmerath.

Application forms for the next session of Driver's Ed may be picked up at the Business Office beginning today, January 26th. Forms may not be turned back in until February 16th.

Hy-Vee needs part time workers and will work around your school or sports schedule – go to Hyvee.com to apply for all store locations!

Check out the bulletin by guidance for latest job openings.

Renaissance students can stop by the AP office before and after to school to get their IDs stamped for 1st semester.

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS!

The first official practice for Track & Field is next Monday, February 16th! MAKE SURE you stop in the Activities Office to get signed up – even if you are currently doing a winter sport. You will need all required paperwork and a current physical before you can start to practice!!

There will be a Men's Track Meeting Thursday, Feb. 12th in the Library at 2:45 pm.

Auditions for the 2015 Dubuque Senior Talent Show are fast approaching!! The talent show is your chance to be center stage and in the spotlight – and win some great prizes! We are looking for talented singers, dancers, comedians, musicians and more. If you can lip sync to Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies” or make a rabbit appear out of a hat or saw a small child in half or juggle fire or lift an entire car with one hand, you should audition! Auditions are today and tomorrow. See you at auditions!

​​Attention Senior! We would like to congratulate all blood donors again for donating at our Fall Blood Drive and setting the Dubuque record of 84 units. Our annual Spring Blood is coming up again and will be held Friday, March 27th. If you will be 16 years of age aby the time of the Blood Drive, you are eligible to participate. Permission and Information sheets will be available February 16th in the stucco zone during lunch. Permission sheets must be signed by a parent or guardian and brought to the mandatory donor meeting during either A or D study on Tuesday March 24th. Remember, every donation saves 3 lives.

​Job Openings – check out the bulletin board by the guidance office if interested in finding a part time job. Recent openings include The Meadows Golf Club and Swiss Colony Data Center in Dickeyville WI. Both places will work around your school schedule.

The Dubuque Community Y is looking for creative, responsible people to be a part of a team that provides fun and educational activities for K-5th graders. This before/after school program is held at various schools sites throughout Dubuque.

Complete an application at Dubuque Community YMCA/YWCA, 35 North Booth St. Dubuque or 4170 Pennsylvania Ave. Dubuque.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY IN GUIDANCE OFFICE:

February 17th 10:15 Western Illinois University

February 18th 1:30 Capri

Monday, February 9, 2015

There will be a Model UN meeting on Tuesday, February 10th at 7:15 in B139. If you are unable to attend see Ms. Weiland for our upcoming conference. ​

You've heard of "Man Crush Monday"...but Monday doesn't work for Man Pageant...so come to the 9th Annual Senior Man Pageant on WEDNESDAY, February 11th at 7:00pm in the Auditorium! This year's contests will be Landon Kraus, Chris Sullivan, Alex Kerkenbush, Andrew Reinert, Bradley Ware, Drake Stierman, Nate Thormann, Brandon Pfab, Francis Mihm, Noah Lucy, and Logan Eigenberger. Join the National Honor Society for a night of good-hearted fun with these young men with additional entertainment from Unscripted and musical theater groups! Tickets are $5.00 or $3.00 with your stamped Renaissance card - All proceeds go to the Iowa Children's Miracle Network. See you Wednesday night!

Any student who signed up for an Academic or Athletic Wellness Exemption for next year to pick up an exemption form in the Main Office. These need to be signed by a parent and returned by February 13th.

Do you need a quiet place to study? Someone to help you with a project? A place to take a test or quiz you missed? If so, please consider attending FAST this Friday, February 13th from 7:30-8:30 in the Senior library. Please see Mrs. Brokus with any questions.

Attention Seniors:
Looking for scholarship monies….please come to the School Counseling Office to pick up your “Senior Application” for this year’s Senior Awards Assembly that is held in May.

The return deadline for the Senior Application is Friday March 2nd, 2015. Late applications will not be accepted.

If you have questions, please see Ms. Lawrence.

Girls track informational meeting will be on Wednesday, February 11th at 2:30 in A217. Any questions please see Coach Nessan or Coach Demmerath.

Application forms for the next session of Driver's Ed may be picked up at the Business Office beginning today, January 26th. Forms may not be turned back in until February 16th.

Hy-Vee needs part time workers and will work around your school or sports schedule – go to Hyvee.com to apply for all store locations!

Check out the bulletin by guidance for latest job openings.

Renaissance students can stop by the AP office before and after to school to get their IDs stamped for 1st semester.

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS!

The first official practice for Track & Field is next Monday, February 16th! MAKE SURE you stop in the Activities Office to get signed up – even if you are currently doing a winter sport. You will need all required paperwork and a current physical before you can start to practice!!

There will be a Men's Track Meeting Thursday, Feb. 12th in the Library at 2:45 pm.

Auditions for the 2015 Dubuque Senior Talent Show are fast approaching!! The talent show is your chance to be center stage and in the spotlight – and win some great prizes! We are looking for talented singers, dancers, comedians, musicians and more. If you can lip sync to Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies” or make a rabbit appear out of a hat or saw a small child in half or juggle fire or lift an entire car with one hand, you should audition! Auditions are today and tomorrow. See you at auditions!

​​Attention Senior! We would like to congratulate all blood donors again for donating at our Fall Blood Drive and setting the Dubuque record of 84 units. Our annual Spring Blood is coming up again and will be held Friday, March 27th. If you will be 16 years of age aby the time of the Blood Drive, you are eligible to participate. Permission and Information sheets will be available February 16th in the stucco zone during lunch. Permission sheets must be signed by a parent or guardian and brought to the mandatory donor meeting during either A or D study on Tuesday March 24th. Remember, every donation saves 3 lives.

​Job Openings – check out the bulletin board by the guidance office if interested in finding a part time job. Recent openings include The Meadows Golf Club and Swiss Colony Data Center in Dickeyville WI. Both places will work around your school schedule.

The Dubuque Community Y is looking for creative, responsible people to be a part of a team that provides fun and educational activities for K-5th graders. This before/after school program is held at various schools sites throughout Dubuque.

Complete an application at Dubuque Community YMCA/YWCA, 35 North Booth St. Dubuque or 4170 Pennsylvania Ave. Dubuque.


COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY IN GUIDANCE OFFICE:

February 17th 10:15 Western Illinois University

February 18th 1:30 Capri