Spirit Week

Everyone has been so spirited this past week! Each day from January 24-28, students dressed up in different attire. Some of the themes were Glitter Day, Decades Day, and Class Color Day. I was looking forward to dressing up as a "dude" on Wednesday, but I also enjoyed the unexpected snow day!
A perfect end to Spirit Week was the Homecoming Dance on Saturday, January 29. The theme of the dance was the Oscars. Many students dressed up like their favorite celebrities. The infamous Snooki, Barbie, Michael Jackson, and many other celebrities made appearances at the dance. We had a new DJ so the music was great! It was also a lot of fun because a few of us have girls staying with us for 5 weeks from Argentina! They enjoyed the experience. I would definitely say that the dance was a success!
~Candace Q.

Spirit Week at Assumption was January 24-28. It consisted of having a different theme every day. Spirit Week also allowed us to do spirit chains and hall decorating. The juniors won hall decorating by decorating the halls in yellow! The seniors won the spirit chains this year. The theme days were glitter day, dude day, and decades day. It was a fun week that was well put together. everyone had a lot of fun showing off their school spirit!

-Alex M.

I absolutely loved Spirit Week! It is one of my favorite weeks all year. This year we had glitter day, dude day, decades day, and class color day as part of Spirit Week. Decades Day was definitely my favorite because the juniors dressed like we were from the 80s and we all looked realyl funny. I love Spirit Week because it isn't just a week that helps you to express the spirit of Assumption, it also brings classes together, allows everyone to goof off a little (or a lot!), and it is really just a ton of fun!

- Mary-Kate S.

Pep Rally

The winter sports pep rally was amazing this year. It was great to see the cheerleaders and the JV and Varsity dance teams perform. They were awesome! It was also so exciting to see everyone's class spirit through spirit chains and hall decorating. And to top everything off, the fly girls dance routine was the best yet. I can't wait for this pep rally to come next year; it is definitely one of my favorite ones ever!
~Katelyn S.

The winter sports pep rally was on Friday, January 8. It was a lot of fun and a chance for the whole school to get together. We recognized our outstanding sports teams and gave thanks to the seniors. We cheered and discovered the outcome of hall decorating and spirit chains. It was just a fun time for everyone. Most students look forward to this pep rally every year, knowing it's one of our biggest following Spirit Week each year.
-Alex M.

Okay, so I can honestly say that the winter pep rally is my favorite pep rally every single year! This year might have been the best one of my three years at Assumption...over 60 seniors spent the night at school the night before to learn the sly girls routine. Their dance was awesome! Junior won the hall decorating and that was so exciting because our class has never won before. All in all, it was a great pep rally!
- Mary-Kate S.

AHS vs. SHA Basketball Game

The Assumption basketball team played one of its biggest games of the year on Sunday, January 16. Not only was it against one of the best teams in the state, but it was also our biggest rival, Sacred Heart.
The JV team ended with a loss to SHA in a hard-fought battle that came down to the wire. The Varsity game was played in a very loud and upbeat atmosphere with fans filling both sides of the stands from the respective schools. The Rocket cheering section was led by some seniors and had a great turnout. The Rockets played really well in a very physical game, but couldn't quite pull it out.
This isn't the last time the two teams will match up though, possibly meeting again in the LIT tournament and in the regional tournament.
Other exciting festivities coincided with this game, including the volleyball team receiving their state rings at halftime, followed by a performance by the dance team. The spirit was alive both on and off the court, and it won't be the last time we see this Rocket pride!
~Jaclyn O.

Capital Prize Kickoff

The Capital Prize Kickoff this year was great - especially the performances by Kesha and Lady Gaga. They made the presentation really exciting and motivated everyone to go out and sell capital prize tickets to help with financial aid for current and future AHS students.
~Katelyn S.

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Tri-M Talent Show

The Tri-M talent show is a really cool show where students can audition and display their super cool talents. One girl played guitar and sang an original song and another girl tap danced. Others sang, played piano, and the AHS Step Team performed. It was really cool to see friends share talents that I didn't know they had. Plus, all the money raised from the show went to supporting the school that students built in Cambodia. It was a really fun night for a really great cause.

~ Julie G.

High School Placement Test

This past Saturday was the High School Placement Test. It was so cool to see yet another class of Rockets come in those doors. They were so excited about their new school and ready to be student here. Of course some were nervous, but I could tell that it's going to be an awesome group. Wow - the class of 2015! It is crazy how fast time flies by. Welcome, class of 2015 Rockets!
- Anne D.

Winter Art Show

The art show was amazing this year! It was great to see all of the talent that the girls here have. Everything from the bugs made out of recycled soft drink cans to the pastel flowers were beautiful and showed me that AHS really has something for everyone.

-Katelyn S.

Immaculate Conception Mass

The Immaculate Conception Mass was a great time for us to come together as a school. It was really nice to see my classmates reading and singing so well. We got the chance to reflect on the story of Mary and how she is a role model for us in our everyday lives. The Immaculate Conception Mass was a wonderful chance for the whole Assumption community to be together in prayer.
-Tricia D.

The Immaculate Conception Mass was really a beautiful liturgy. I loved watching my friends sing and read for the mass. I was very excited that I was able to carry up the gifts during mass. It was great to examine how the story of the Immaculate Conception connects to our daily lives. Teachers and students alike provided excellent points for reflection.
~Mary-Kate S.

Thanksgiving Prayer Service

The Thanksgiving prayer service is always one of my favorite prayer services. The week before Thanksgiving every Assumption student writes a thank you letter to people in their life who they truly appreciate. Each year some students read their letters at the prayer service. I always tear up a little at how moving the letters are. The prayer service makes me truly appreciate Assumption High School and all of the people who make up the community of Assumption.

~ Mary-Kate S.

The Thanksgiving Prayer Service is always one of my favorites. All the touching stories that the girls and teachers read to their families, friends, and other people who have touched their lives is truly moving. It's so nice to be able to say thank you and to know that there are people in our lives that care about us.

- Katelyn S.

Fall Sports Banquet

There was a lot of celebrating at our fall sports banquet this year. Volleyball won the state title and so did cross country. The field hockey team was the state runner-up and the golf and soccer teams also both had great seasons. The celebration was very nice. Awards were given to scholar athletes and to girls who embody the qualities of good sportsmanship.
~ Mary-Kate S.

All-School Dance

The all-school dance this year was amazing. There was a huge Eiffel Tower set up in the gym and almost a thousand people came to the dance. It was very exciting and I think everyone had a lot of fun!
~ Mary-Kate S.

Cross Country State Meet

The cross country state meet was amazing! There were girls painted up running around screaming encouragement at the girls who were running. And although we won state, the moment that touched me the most was seeing everyone huddle around a hurt girl from the team. Seeing the entire team stand there and wait for the news that she was going to be okay was one of the most touching moments that I have ever witnessed. The state title is great, but the way the team cares for one another and acts as one means so much more.
-Katelyn S.

Canstruction 2010

Canstruction was really great this year. We all got together with our homerooms and our families to make structures out of the cans we brought in for Dare to Care. My homeroom made Spngebob! It was really cool because we all got the chance to work together. It was a fun way to help Dare to Care and be creative with our families at the same time.
~Tricia D.

Fiddler on the Roof

Fiddler on the Roof was an AWESOME show. Many of my friends are in the show, or are techies, so I knew many parts of the show, but it went well beyond my expectations. I was spell-bound, and left thinking that Doug Sumey, our theatre director was a genius. I can't wait to see the show again and again!!

-Lexi S.

Kickin' off Canstruction

Canstruction kickoff was a great way to introduce why we need to collect cans for Dare to Care. It really put an emphasis on the importance of what Dare to Care does and how much it depends on Assumption for cans. I also loved seeing the girls do the can-can relay. I laughed so hard at everyone!
~Katelyn S.
Last Tuesday was Assumption's annual Canstruction kick-off. As always, the assembly was so much fun - but it also got pretty crazy. Girls doing the can-can with cans? Not exactly something you see everyday! The assembly was great because it got all the families pumped up and ready to bring in those cans. Not only do we want to win, but we also all see the importance of this event. The cans will be donated to Dare to Care and we have a history of bringing some of the biggest donations. It's great to have something like Canstruction to be able to help people and have a blast at the same time!
-Anne D.

Fall Break

Fall Break is a time you can spend with your family or friends. This fall break my family went to Gatlinburg, Tennesse and my Danish exchange student, Michelle Dahl Pedersen, came along with us. We got to know Michelle better throughout the trip. We ate at many different restaurants. We also saw the new Titanic exhibit. At night we would walk along the streets and look at the different shops with our carmel apples in hand. We loved to ride go karts and race each other. It was a very eventful fall break and one that I will always remember.
~ Alex M.

It was so wonderful to have a few days off from school. October is the month when everything gets busy, so it was nice to have a few days to catch my breath. On my days off, I was crazy busy. My sister, an AHS alum, was home for the weekend from college. It was so fun to catch up and visit with her. Next, my youth group went on retreat this weekend. We spent time bonding over bible study/worship, ultimate frisbee, adventure activities like high ropes, star-gazing, and much more. It was awesome to spend time out in nature with a few AHS friends, as well as others. To conclude the weekend, my mom and I attended the Rand Paul & Jack Conway Senatorial debate. It was so cool to be at a live televised event, experiencing history in the making. Even though I can't vote, I learned so much about today's issues. It was a great evening! Fall break was a BLAST, but it's great to be back at school.

-Julia C.

A Visit to St. Vincent de Paul

Editor's Note: This is reprinted from the St. Vincent de Paul blog at http://www.svdplou.org/blog.html. Students in five of teacher Angela Lincoln's social justice classes recently toured the St. Vincent de Paul campus, including the Ozanam Inn men's homeless shelter and St. Jude Women's Recovery Center. A few of the students were invited to blog about their impressions.

St. Vincent de Paul was truly eye-opening for me. It's one of those experiences that doesn't come around everyday, and I'm very grateful to have been able to go there and witness homelessness firsthand.
There were many things that affected me, but perhaps most prominent in my mind is listening to our speaker share her story. In my family, we have a cousin who struggles with heavy addiction and it was refreshing to know that there are services out there that are more than willing to help whoever they can.
I'm grateful to have such a wonderful service center in our city that is fighting to help relieve homelessness, especially in this economic decline. Finally, I'm more than honored that the people there were willing to share their personal stories, which led me to be very impressed by their faculty, staff, and clients.
-- Chloe Zoeller

Fall Pep Rally

The fall sports pep rally was a high energy celebration of the wonderful things Assumption's sports teams are achieving. We were able to learn a little about each team while getting pumped up about there upcoming games/matches/meets. The whole school was taught cheers that we can use when we go support our fellow Rockets. We also got the privilege to see the dance team perform - this was exciting and a lot of fun! Overall, the pep rally was a success and enjoyed by the Assumption community.
-Alex M.

12:30 Dismissals

At Assumption, one of my favorite things is the 12:30 dismissal days that occur on Tuesdays about once a month. They are great because they offer so many opportunities to do other things. You can catch up on homework, hang out with friends, or get some extra sleep. :) This past 12:30 day, I walked down to Buckhead's with some friends and it was awesome having such a relaxing afternoon. Plus, I still had time afterwards to get all of my homework done and have time to watch my Tuesday night shows. 12:30 days add a much needed break to a hectic school week!
-Anne D.

SleepWalk 2010

The 2010 Walk theme was SleepWalk. Girls dressed up in their footy pajamas and hair curlers and they prepared to get their walk on! The Walk was a blast - all the girls were dressed up and so were the teachers. It was fun to just see everyone's spirit. We raised a record-setting amount of more than $57,000 - we did an amazing job and so did our top seller. She raised $1,000 dollars - how wonderful! We came together as a community and helped so many girls. Assumption did a great job this year and the theme was fun, too!
-Alex M.