1. CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS September 30, 2011

2. A 2011 Yale Information Session will be held at 7:00 p.m. October 6th at Luther Burbank High School 1002 Edwards Street San Antonio, TX 78204. This session will be held in the auditorium. Bianca Rolon, Assistant Director of Admissions, will discuss academic programs, residential college, and campus life, admissions, and financial aid. Please bring your family and friends. Registration is optional but encouraged. To register please visit: apps.admissions.yale.edu/events.

3. 2011-2012 Homecoming Court Shelby Adelsen Kaylen Birdwell Skylar Bluebird Darra Dean Fallyn Gawlik Sarah Kretsinger Lillian Miess Laura Moreno Alicia Nickerson Machyn Potts Monica Youngblood

5. Friday night in Lockhart.

6. Kick off is at 7:30 p.m.

7. Tickets can be purchased at the Athletic Office

8. Tuesday – Thursday

9. 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,

10. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

11. Adult : $6

12. Student: $3

13. All tickets are $7 at the gate.GO BUFFS! GO BUFFS!

14. Wrestling Clinic October 1st!!! Wrestle SC is hosting a one day wrestling clinic Saturday, October 1st at the Dolford Gym. For information and registration, pick up a flyer in the front office. No experience necessary. Open for both boys and girls in Grades 5-12.

15. YEARBOOK ANNOUNCEMENT: ATTENTION SENIORS: Purchase your senior ads. Go to room B113 and pick up a Senior Ad form. Deadline for these are December 1st.

16. Hey Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors: Win a Trip to Washington D.C. !! All expenses paid- TOTALLY FREE!! Get details, deadlines or apply at www.gvec.org! 10/7/11

17. Homecoming 2011 Mardi Gras Masquerade Saturday October 8 7-11PM Semi-formal dress $5 in advance, $10 at the door Doors open at 7 p.m. No admittance after 8:30p.m.

18. Samuel Clemens Homecoming Dance Please come to main office to pick up a Guest permission form. Guidelines: A current Samuel Clemens High School student may be permitted to bring 1 guest. The appropriate boxes below must be completed and this form must be returned when purchasing a dance ticket. All guests must present an ID at the door. – No Exceptions No middle school students will be permitted to attend. All guests may not be older than 19 years of age. Dress code will be enforced – No Exceptions

19. Spirit Week: Oct 3rd-7th Monday- Twin Day October 3rd Tuesday- Retro day October 4th

20. WEDNESDAYWestern day October 5th Thursday October 6th JERSEY DAY Professional or College

21. FRIDAY BLUE AND GOLD DAY October 7th

22. Come join the fun at the 2nd Annual 5K Buffalo Stampede Run/Walk! Saturday, November 19th -Find any Clemens Girls Soccer Athletes for participant forms!!

23. Samuel Clemens Floral Club Will be selling HOMECOMING MUMS!!! Order your mums starting September 26th ! Girlfirends Boyfriends Best Friends Sisters Brothers Everyone you know! We will personalize mums! Stop by the booth (located between the Gym and Auditorium) any day before school or during either lunch starting September 26th ! GO BUFFS!

24. Attention Seniors AES Engineers Scholarshipdeadline approaching For their $500 scholarship! Scholarship Deadline - October 7, 2011 Application Process Students will submit an essay on one of the two topics that appear on the scholarship page of our web site http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

25. FIRST AMENDMENT ESSAY CONTEST Offered by- The San Antonio Chapter of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State Essay contest on the topic “What the First Amendment Means to me” Essays should be no longer than 500 words. Open to all grade levels. The winning entry will receive a $500 cash prize! Come to the Counseling Office for more information.

26. HOSA HOSA meets Thursday after school in room Q122 Come out and work on your t-shirts for light up the night

27. Get them while you can!! 2011-2012 Clemens Buffaloes PLANNERS for SALE Room E106 $7.00

28. Fellowship of Christian Athletes Every Thursday morning, 7:45 – 8:30 Mrs. Mumme’s room, B211 You do not have to be a christian or athlete to join us BRING FRIENDS! 

29. YEARBOOK ANNOUNCEMENT: Yearbooks are now available for purchase online at www.smart-pay.com for $65.00 You may also purchase them in room B113 with Mr. Ramirez Buy your yearbook TODAY!

30. Come To Imagine Café! THIS THURSDAY, September 29th at 5:00pm In the cafeteria If you would like to perform, go to room E106 or ask an SPS member for more information $1 entry fee and most food and drinks will be $1 Come out and enjoy the talent we have at Samuel Clemens!

31. Updates have been made to the College Bulletin. Please visit the Samuel Clemens Website for more information.

32. Congratulations! Samuel Clemens 2011-2012 Officers President Leigh-Anne Carlson Vice President Nicole Burg Secretary Liz Costey Treasurer Rachel de la Vega Historian Elizabeth Benefiel

33. BOOK FAIR October 3-6 In the Library Before school, at lunch, or after school All types of reading material Stop by and browse

34. LIBRARY CLOSED September 30-October 7 Due to Book Fair Plan your assignments accordingly Books and movies can be returned to the book drop outside the counseling office See you on Monday October 10!

35. 15th Annual High School Leadership Conference at Texas A & M University This conference is open to any high school student. It is a great opportunity for young leaders to engage in leadership workshops, network with Texas A & M students, and learn from the personal experience of the leaders around Texas A & M University. Spaces are limited at this conference so register now--- Registration is now open at: bylt.tamu.edu Registration will close at midnight Oct. 14 Come by the Counseling Office for more information.

36. Service Academy Deadlines SENIORS— Congressman Lamar Smith has a deadline of October 22, 2011 for students who wish to compete for a nomination to one of the four United States Service Academies (WestPoint, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Merchant Marine Academy). If you live in the 21st Congressional district and are interested, please come by the Counseling Office as soon as possible for more information.

37. The University of Virginia Will host an evening information session on Wednesday, October 26 at 6:30pm at Austin Public Library-Old Quarry Branch 7051 Village Center Drive Austin, TX 78731 Please RSVP if you will attend—come by the Counseling Office for more information!!

38. Attention Senior Athletes!! URGENT!! This just in: Wendy’s High School Heisman award honors male and female high school students who excel in academics, athletics and student leadership. Apply online at www.wendysheisman.com Deadline: 5pm Central time on October 2 (this Saturday) 9/30

39. New scholarship information and College Open house information has been added to the College Bulletin. Please go to the Samuel Clemens website and go to the Counselors link for more information.