Word of the Day  

Jocund (JOKE und)

merry, high-spirited; jolly

Announcements:

Students: If you have failed one or more terms of English 9 or 10, there is an opportunity to make up a 1/2 credit of English, starting in January. Please see a counselor in the guidance office today if you need to make up an English credit.  This class will be held on Thursday evenings at the Black River Falls-Western Technical College Campus.  This make-up class is free of charge, but students must pay a $4.00 material fee. Sign up today in the Guidance Office. Space is very limited.  (1/8)                    

The Recyclers for this Thursday are: Alex T, Ashlee G, Kelsey C and Christina G (1/5/09-1/08/09)

The GSA will meet during focus on Thursday, Jan. 8 in room 704  - Jan. 8

Attention FCCLA members, only one month till Regional Competition.  FCCLA has the following dates available during focus to work one on one with a alumni on preparing your project for competition: 1/7, 1/8, 1/12, 1/13, 1/15. Please write these dates in your planner. You must be on privilege to attend. Also please check your e-mail for important information from Mrs. Halverson and Mrs. Gilbertson. (1/8)

FFA members: The BRF FFA hoodie order deadline has been extended! If you would like to order a BRF FFA hoodie, the order forms are in the ag room. They are due to Mr. Markhardt by this Thursday, January 8. -1/8-

Sand Pillow Learning Center - Closed for the Week January 5th - 9th

SENIORS:  Votes are in!  Your class flower:  Tiger Lily.  Your class song:  “End of the Summer” by Theory of a Deadman.  Your class motto/quote:  “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Eleanor Roosevelt

The Art Club will be meeting on Monday, January 12 during focus in room 115. The agenda includes choosing a project for the VAC event (you must be present to choose the project of your choice), discussing VAC artist research information, UW-River Falls. All members that need to turn in permission signed forms remember to submit them otherwise you will not be able to participate.  

The Student Senate Executive Committee will meet today -- four officers, committee chairs, and Lily M. 

Starting today we have 11 regular class days left in term 2.  Have you check your grades?  Are you using your focus time wisely? 

Congratulations goes out to Emily J for winning the county level American Legion Oratorical Contest last evening.  She competed against an excellent speaker from Melrose-Mindoro that went to state her sophomore year in this event.  Emily will now go on to compete at the district level on January 25th.  Good Luck, Emily!

RUSA staff meeting today 2:40 in Room 125

Activity Results:

Jv Matches-  

Nathan G (brf)pinned Derek B in 1:19 Dalton E (brf) pinned Brandon S in 2:27 Jason W (brf) pinned Boston G in 1:18 Jake B (ws) pinned Nathan G in 2:38 Lucas J (brf) pinned Brandon S in 1:09

Black River Falls vs West Salem/Bangor

Summary

Starting Weight Class: 

          Match Summary                                                                                                                                     BRF     WB

112     Roger S ( Black River Falls ) won by decision over David S (West Salem/Bangor) 11-4.      3.00    0

119     Brady G ( Black River Falls ) won by decision over Lee S (West Salem/Bangor) 11-9.     3.00    0

125     Zachary R ( Black River Falls ) won by pin over Austin S (West Salem/Bangor) 4:29.    6.00    0

130     Jacob F ( Black River Falls ) won by pin over Will B (West Salem/Bangor) 1:21.  6.00    0

135     Derek B ( Black River Falls ) won by pin over Scott C (West Salem/Bangor) 3:02.                   6.00    0

140     Steve S (West Salem/Bangor) won by pin over Devin O ( Black River Falls ) 1:32.                       0  6.00

145     Joey R ( Black River Falls ) won by decision over Tyler A (West Salem/Bangor) 9-7.               3.00    0

152     Henry D ( Black River Falls ) won by pin over Alex B (West Salem/Bangor) 0:59.                     6.00    0

160     Warren F (West Salem/Bangor) won by pin over Tyler E ( Black River Falls ) 3:40.                        0 6.00

171     Devin R ( Black River Falls ) won by decision over Alex A (West Salem/Bangor) 13-11.               3.00    0

189     Tom L (West Salem/Bangor) won by pin over Ryan K ( Black River Falls ) 3:20.                          0  6.00

215     Damien B ( Black River Falls ) won by pin over Andrew T (West Salem/Bangor) 1:48.     6.00   0

285     Jaysen S ( Black River Falls ) won by pin over Cody E (West Salem/Bangor) 3:33.                 6.00   0

103     CJ C ( Black River Falls ) won by forfeit .                                                                                              6.00   0

Dual Meet Score                                                                                                                                          54.0    18.0

Activities scheduled:

Activity: Basketball - Boys JV
Location: Black River Falls High School
1200 Pierce St , Black River Falls , WI
Opponent(s): Nekoosa
Date: 01/08/2009.
Time: 6:00PM.

Activity: Basketball - Boys C-Team
Location: Black River Falls High School
1200 Pierce St, Black River Falls, WI
Opponent(s): Nekoosa
Date: 01/08/2009.
Time: 6:00PM.

Activity: Basketball - Boys Varsity
Location: Black River Falls High School
1200 Pierce St , Black River Falls , WI
Opponent(s): Nekoosa
Date: 01/08/2009.
Time: 7:30PM.

Activity: Basketball - Girls JV
Location: Black River Falls High School
1200 Pierce St , Black River Falls , WI
Opponent(s): G-E-T
Date: 01/09/2009.
Time: 6:00PM.

Activity: Hockey - Varsity
Location:
Opponent(s): Black River Falls
Date: 01/09/2009.
Time: 7:00PM.

Activity: Basketball - Girls Varsity
Location: Black River Falls High School
1200 Pierce St , Black River Falls , WI
Opponent(s): G-E-T
Date: 01/09/2009.
Time: 7:30PM.

Activity: Wrestling - Varsity
Location:
Opponent(s): Black River Falls
Date: 01/10/2009.
Time: 00:00:00AM.