Pre-registration for the NASH homecoming dance is open now! You must pre-register before you purchase your tickets.  Simply go to the NASH homepage and fill in the form. Complete your ticket purchase during all lunches beginning on Monday September 24th If you are bringing a guest from outside of the school, be sure to complete the guest form as well.  Don’t miss out!

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Attention all seniors. The nomination ballot for homecoming court is open now through Wednesday September 12th  All seniors are on the ballot. Go to the nash homepage and select the nomination form to cast your vote today. Winners will be announced by the end of the week. Every senior’s vote counts! Underclass student votes will not be counted.

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First semester seniors with a QPA of 3.95 or higher can apply for membership to the National Honor Society.  These students should see Mr. Tengowski in room 314 for the NHS application packet.

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Interested in running for a Senior Class Officer position — not affiliated with Student Council.  There will be an informational meeting held on September 19th during homeroom in room 313. Mark your calendars.  The senior class officers have a role in designing the senior t-shirts, prom, senior citizen prom, senior banquet and graduation.  Interested? Stop in to 313 on the 19th! See you there.

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College Admission Counselors will start visiting this month. The representatives will meet with students interested in receiving information about a college/university or trade school. Any student who wants to meet with the college rep should sign up through Naviance. A confirmation email for the meeting will be sent to the student to be used as the pass to attend the meeting.

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And now it’s time for the Monday Sports Update.  Take it away, Evan……

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This past weekend, sports fans had many exciting games to enjoy.  The sport that won, above all, however, was football. On friday, the Tigers took on the Central Catholic Vikings in what was a very fun game to watch if you were on the Tigers’ side. In a game that was run-heavy on both sides of the ball, the Tiger defense held strong throughout all four quarters, allowing only three points all game and forcing as many turnovers as Pitt had points in their Saturday thrashing at the hands of Penn State — which brings us to the next game. In a very hyped up game from both sides, the Pitt Panthers took on the Penn State Nittany Lions in what should have been a very intriguing game that went down to the wire. As a diehard Pitt fan who was able to salvage tickets for this game, I was honestly excited. And the atmosphere was crazy. However, it took a turn for the worse, especially in the second half. Everything that Pitt could have done wrong happened. Their punter, whose last name sounds like oompa loompa, was the cause of around a 1 to 2 touchdown swing in the Nittany Lions’ favor. Backup kicker for NA, Drew Jeffries, probably could have performed better. The game was still in reach until about 5 minutes left in the 3rd quarter, but it was pretty upsetting from there on, listening to about 50 obnoxious “We Are” chants in a matter of an hour. However, as an optimistic Pitt fan, I think the Panthers, who looked solid for the first half, will bounce back next week and beat Georgia Tech. For Penn State, good game, good win, and have fun losing in the Big 10. I’ll be waiting for excuses. Back to you, girls…

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Thanks, Evan.  Attention all NASH Students: NA Project Water is hosting an informational meeting on Wednesday, September 12th for anyone who would like to volunteer as part of Project Water’s Team for the 2018-19 school year. The meeting will be held in Mrs. Prosser’s room (room 369) before school at 6:50 AM and will cover basic team goals and expectations for the coming year. We hope to see you there to help us further our mission! If you are unable to attend this meeting but want to get involved, please stop by room 369 for more information.

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Come on, cone all! Gay, straight, trans, cis, whatever! In the closet or out…we welcome everyone in the GSA! Discrete, safe, and welcoming. Please join us this Wednesday after school in Room 252 at NASH!

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If you’re looking for something to put on your application that colleges would love to see, join the National English Honors Society for projects and activities that are volunteer-based. Our first meeting will be held in the NASH library on Thursday September 13. See Mrs. Omasits in room 236 for any questions. Please note that if you cannot attend the meeting to see Mrs. Omasits as soon as possible to fill out the mandatory application due by Wednesday, September 18th.

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Would you like to be a voice for children all around the world? Do you share UNICEF’s vision to create a better world for them? If so, join us TODAY after school in Room 322 to learn how you can help through the NA UNICEF club. Contact Mrs. Volpe in Room 322 if you have any questions. We hope to see you there!

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How do you communicate underwater, through windows, or even silently?  Join the American Sign Language Club to find out! We will explore sign language, song covers, games, and deaf culture.  There’s an informational meeting on Friday 9/14 in the MPR (next to the library) during homeroom. If you have questions, email [email protected].

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Attention All NASH Clubs!  Is your club interested in participating in the homecoming parade? It’s great fun, and you can organize your group with or without a float on wheels. It’s time to start planning.  Please have one representative fill out the form by September 14! See your advisor or Mrs. Hawbaker in room 190 for more info. All floats or organized clubs in the parade must design their theme to reflect this year’s homecoming theme, “Midnight in Paris”.  First and second place winners will receive cash prizes of $125 or $75 for their organization.

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Attention NASH students.  Are you interested in stocks, bonds, and investing?  If you are, stop by room 244 at the end of the day on Tuesday, September 11 for an informational meeting about Investment Club at NASH.  If you have any questions, please talk to Aaron Miller or Vincenzo Mazur, or stop to see Mrs. Lang in room 244. Hope to see you there.

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Do you love to play an instrument or sing?  Want to share that talent with the community? Or maybe you enjoy composing music or want to learn how to. Do you want to be part of an ensemble? Do you want to be able to serve the community by performing in the community? If you said yes to any of these questions, Music Club is just for you!!!  We will be having our first meeting on Friday, September 14th after school in room 199, the NASH Orchestra room, near the auditorium side entrance of NASH. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Schmeich or Mr. Baldanzi for more information.

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You can find a copy of the announcements from today, yesterday, and every day at nashuproar.org. Have a great day, NASH.