Life is an adventure

A club I really enjoy right now is the Adventure Club. I am the president, after all! It's the most fun club, in my opinion. We try to have 1 meeting a semester because our adventures are our "meetings." I love this club because we actually get to go out and explore, have tons of fun, and have adventures. We went kayaking in September. We went hiking in October at Seneca Park. We're going paint balling in November! I'm super excited about paint balling, because I've never done that. And I had never done kayaking either, but I loved that! Last year, we went skiing and that was a blast! It was my first time skiing so it was a disaster because I kept falling, but other than that it was so fun. I think Adventure Club is very different from all the other clubs because we don't just meet and stay after school once a month; we get out and practice the reason we got into the club in the first place. Our t-shirts say, "Life's an adventure, why not join the club?" and I couldn't agree more!
~Christina

Family Olympics

Last month, we celebrated with our families by having the first-ever Family Olympics competition. Tullamore…my family...were the gold medalist in the competition! Thanks to their team captain, who was none other then ME! All of the families worked extremely hard for this first annual Family Olympics. We held trials to find the most qualified team to represent each family before all meeting in the gym for a final run to see who would take the gold. The teams entered the gym with their families in the stands cheering for them! The captains led their teams to behind the different colored balloons that matched their fimily colors, and the volleyballs were then handed out to the front of each line. Over, under, over, under, and then back again was what needed to be done! If you dropped the ball, you had to start over again..and then they presented us with an extra obstacle (as if the pressure wasn’t enough) - we had to do this with only one hand! Long story short, Tullamore took the win and were awarded the gold medals in the final ceremony. This event was one of the most fun that I have ever had and I’m sure that anyone you ask will say the same!
~Samantha

WALK Kickoff!

Every year AHS has a walk to raise money for financial aid. Before the walk, we have a walk kickoff assembly to tell everyone the theme and to get pumped up for the walk. So this year the walk theme is..... ROCK THE WALK! I had no idea what the theme was, but I was excited to find out becuase the weeks preceding the walk we had been getting all these little cryptic gifts (rocks, guitar picks, pop rocks, etc.) in our homerooms. This year's walk kickoff was the best yet! We had glow necklaces and it was dark in the gym. The best part was that the teachers dressed up as famous rock bands. My old science teacher was Gene Simmons from KISS. Some of our counselors dressed up as the Beatles. Joan Jett was there, as well as Madonna, the Village People, the B-52's and many other rock legends. It was such a blast! I danced with my friends and we had a ball. Some other aspects of the walk are cool too. If you raise $100 or more, you're inducted into the 100 club and get special prizes for that. You get spirit wear days and are entered into drawings for fabulous prizes if you bring in donations. There are tons of other amazig incentives. This year's walk is going to be the best ever!
~Christina

Every year at Assumption, we have a walk to raise money for financial aid, so every girl that wants to go to Assumption can. Our student council picks a theme and works really hard to get the school pumped up at our walk kick-off. This year, our theme is "Rock the Walk" and it was CRAZY! At the assembly, some of our amazing teachers dressed up as 80's rockers (I'm talking hair, make-up, clothing, everything!) and put on a concert for the whole school. We had performances by Kiss, the Beatles, Madonna, the Village People, and many more. The whole school was on their feet and ready to rock the walk in 2008! -Katie

Wacky Wednesdays

Every Wednesday at cross country practice, we have Wacky Wednesday where we dress up for a certain theme that the seniors pick. Then we run our warm up as a team in our costumes. This week the theme was super heroes and everyone dawned their capes and got their spidey senses tingling. Masks and tights were also worn. : ) We took lots of pictures and had a blast!
-- Katie

Being a Homeroom Mom

The start of my senior year brought me 26 kids. Okay, not literally, but I was chosen to be a homeroom mom. Each freshman homeroom has a "mom," who is a senior. That girl goes into homeroom every morning to help out the freshmen with whatever they might need and helps them adjust to life at Assumption. Being a mom, I have realized how much I truly love AHS. Each morning I get to joke around and talk to the freshman, creating a bond that not everyone gets to experience. I get to see how exciting everything is at AHS for the first time all over again. All of my "kids" are great, and we have so much fun together every morning. Some of my "kids" are becoming friends who I will see out at the mall and joke with them for a couple minutes, or a friend who I run with at cross country practice. Even inside the homeroom, we have a blast. This morning during homeroom, we all ate breakfast from Panera together, which was DELICIOUS! Every Wednesday we play a game called "Would You Rather Wednesday" where I ask them a question, and everyone votes on it. (Example: Would you rather date Michael Phelps or a Jonas Brother... That one was a toughie!) So even though homeroom at AHS seems to be the hardest part of the day for most, and some of my girls are still asleep when they walk in at 7:45, I still find a way to keep this part of the day alive and welcoming! --Cara

The Cleat Game (an Assistant Athletic Director's perspective)

WOW!!! WOW!!!

Thank you and congratulations senior class on leading the way so all our girls felt free to embrace her inner Elvis, 80’s prom queen, blue eye shadow, pink painted pumps? (really…c’mon!), the best spice girl montage ever heard and so much more that I cannot even begin to explain. That was by far the best display of spirit, emotion, and love for your rocket sisters that I have witnessed since I have been here at Assumption. You have started something that is simply indescribable and contagious!

I even saw one ukulele that gave every string it had to help in the cheering, but the poor ukulele played its final song at the game…take a moment to honor said ukulele…sigh….We had some great freshmen, sophomores, and juniors in the rocket mascot firing up the crowd. The entire atmosphere was electric thanks to the phenomenal leadership you have shown. On behalf of the athletic department and the players who got to enjoy the crowds, I want to scream THANK YOU SENIORS! Please keep this going!

The volleyball team has huge home games against Sacred Heart on September 3rd and Mercy on September 9th.

The Field Hockey Mug Game is at AHS on Saturday, September 20.

Check all the schedules and see who you are going to support. Don’t forget to get your tickets to the theatre production of Cinderella in November. Let’s support every one of your sisters and talents at AHS! You all are AMAZING!!! This already is a special year that is only going to get better!
-- Mr. Blair

The Cleat Game (a fan's perspective)

Last Sunday, AHS took on SHA in soccer. All the seniors wore pink and tailgated at Assumption before the game. Once arriving at Sacred Heart, it was non-stop cheering and some dancing to root on our rockets. We ran around the field waving our flag, and excited students wearing the rocket suit pumped up the crowd. Although they lost after a long, hard fought game, I had tons of fun cheering on AHS with all my friends! ~Katie

The Cleat Game (a player's perspective)

On Sunday, August 24, Assumption played Sacred Heart Academy in the soccer Cleat Game. The game is held annually and this year took place at Sacred Heart. Before the game, our whole varsity team went to one of the senior's house to eat, watch a movie, and mentally prepare for the game. It really helped us bond even more as a team. After these activities, we decorated cars and caravanned to the field. When we got there, tons of Assumption girls were dressed in all pink in the cheering section, dancing and going wild for our soccer team. It really pumped us up to know that we had an incredible audience behind us. We played really hard and responded well to the energy of the crowd. We ended up losing the game 2-0, but we fought hard until the very end. Even though we didn't get the result we had hoped for, I felt like we came together as a team more than ever this season. I know that I will have these memories with me forever. --Amanda

The AHS Walk

It is the beginning of the 2008/2009 school year and I already can’t wait for the AHS walk. The AHS walk is something the school does for financial aid students at Assumption. Everyone gets tickets to sell to people to enter in a contest for prizes. If they sell their 2 tickets, they get to ring a cowbell so the other homerooms can hear it. We have a goal we are trying to meet.
This is my sophomore year and it will be my second AHS walk. Last year's walk was the greatest experience for me. Because last year I started the school year out not knowing anyone here. I made some great friends to spend the walk with, and I'm going to spend this year’s walk with the same friends from last year and more! Last year I went to my friend Carra's house with some friends to have a sleep over. We did shirt decorating and lots of junk food eating. We played some fun games and mostly bonded and talked together. At first I was worried who I would spend the walk with since I didn’t really know anyone, but my new friends were so welcoming to me it still brings a smile to my face. So by the time we fell asleep it was pretty late and we were all tired and ready for the walk. The next day we all woke up and got ready for the walk. A few of us sprayed our hair with green undertones or streaks for freshman spirit. We put on our AHS walk shirts and capris. It took a little while to get us all in the car but soon enough we were on our way. First we all had to stop at McDonalds down the street of course for some breakfast. Then finally after that we made it to school.
The excitement all around the school was overwhelming. Everyone had crazy cool shirts and face painting. There were homerooms running up and down the hallways ringing the cow bells. It was a sight to see. Then everyone was called to the gym for a pep rally. Everyone was laughing and talking, and my friends and I were having so much fun. When the pep rally began it was so exciting. We were all really pumped for the walk. Then finally when everyone started to leave the gym it was time. Me and my friends stayed close together. It was the perfect day for it, not too hot. Then our walking began. None of us were sure how long of a walk it would be, but we were just having fun not even thinking about it. After a while we came to a table set up with cups of water to drink and then further along there were teachers spraying us with water guns! It was hilarious and refreshing. Eventually we realized we were coming to the end of the walk and close to the school. We were all a little sad that it was over but we still had food waiting in the cafeteria for us.
The AHS walk is one of my favorite Assumption events. I can't wait for this year's walk - it's going to be just as fun! ~Lynsey

Sisters for Life

There are many good things about going to an all girls school. I think the best thing about going to an all girls school is the bond and memories you make with your girlfriends. I remember even in gradeschool I thought I would never be closer to the girls in my class, but coming to AHS has shown me that. The bond that you make with the girls in your class is different than all the other relationships in your life. I love that AHS creates activities so that we can make our bonds and relationships grow even stronger. The one activity that I think really brings us all together as sisters is the annual walk. It gives us time to talk and be ourselves. We also like to dress up really crazy and act completely insane, but the best part about it is that we are doing it together. I have never once questioned weather I would be alone or unwanted, and AHS makes sure of it. I know that the bond that I share with the girls in my class will last for a long time and the memories will keep flowing. I couldnt thank AHS enough for supporting and encouraging all of us girls to grow not only bonds, but sisters for life. --Alex

New year...new opportunities

School has finally started! Usually, there’s a sense of dread about going back to school, but not here at Assumption. The sense of community is apparent as one walks through the doors. I remember as an incoming freshman being so nervous about what high school would hold for me. Would the people be nice? Would I find my way to classes? Would the food be better than it was in grade school? I had so many doubts and worries, but they were quickly removed as the upperclassmen welcomed me and the girls did everything in their power to make me feel at home here. Now as a senior, all my worries are gone and I am able to excel in this community. Assumption has really given me the chance to open new doors and, as cliché as it may seem, to spread my wings. The beginning of each year allows each girl here to remember just what Assumption holds for them: community and friends. With an exciting first few days spent in classes, liturgies, and family time, I once again was able to feel the love and excitement that this year holds. As a senior, I am more excited than ever to start a new year. I know that it will be my last here and that it must be valued. Summer may be over, but this year’s really just beginning. -Meaghan