A series of activities are under way this week at Houston High School in conjunction with Friday night’s hoop queen coronation.
Monday was twin day with “you only live twice”; Tuesday, “moon raker,” dressing otherworldly. Wednesday was bling day with the theme of diamonds are forever. Today (Thursday) each high school grade is wearing different colors for the living daylights. Bright colors for the classes: freshmen, orange; sophomores, yellow; juniors, lime green; and seniors, pink.
Friday is thunder ball day with the wearing of red and black.
Pineymo Sales Feb. 12 and 13
The Houston High School yearbook, the Pineymo, will be sold during the high school lunch hours on Tuesday and Wednesday next week. This is the last chance to order the books, said Sandy Cremer, yearbook sponsor. The cost is $35 and no extras will be ordered.
Youth Advancement Program for Students
The Missouri University of Science and Technology, formerly the MU-Rolla, is sponsoring the Missouri Academy for Youth Advancement June 29 through July 26.
The program is for students entering grades eight through 12. Successful applicants will receive high school credit for one academic major: algebra I, algebra II, geometry, trigonometry/math analysis, chemistry, algebra-based physics, introduction to engineering design, principles of engineering and computer science.
Academic minors include creative writing, speech/debate, web design, journalism, fencing and photography. Major and minor offerings are subject to change based on enrollments.
The summer school academic enrichment program is designed for young, high-achieving students who are eager to earn advanced credits and learn in an accelerated and immersed academic environment. They will live on the college campus and eat and sleep in the residence halls. The integrated curriculum provides a fun, hands-on approach to evening and weekend projects.
Cost for Missouri residents is $1,250, The $25 application fee is non-refundable.
Application may be made online at http://maya.mst.edu. Additional information is available at the window of the HHS guidance office.