South Windsor High School

SCHOOL NEWS: 

 

It’s time for “this date in history.” On March 18, 1766, the British Parliament repealed the infamous Stamp Act of 1765 after protests by American colonists. However, on the same day the British Parliament passed the Declaratory Acts stating that the British government had free and total legislative power over the colonies. Alas, that did not turn out well for England. Switching gears, on this date in 1925, the “Tri-State Tornado”, the deadliest in U.S. history struck eastern Missouri, southern Illinois, and southern Indiana.  Responsible for nearly 700 deaths, and thousands of injuries, it caused nearly $17 million dollars in damage at the time (roughly $315 million dollars in today’s money). On a lighter note in pop culture, on this date in 1965 the Pillsbury Doughboy was unveiled and has been in over 600 commercials to date.  Famous birthdays on this date include 24th president Grover Cleveland, singer and actress Queen Latifah, singer Adam Levine, and actress Ciara Bravo. Thanks for listening to this date in history.

 

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES: 

 

The Cooking Club will be celebrating the theme, Spring Into Flavor, on Thursday, March 19th in the Annex Kitchen from 2:05PM to 4:00PM. We will be making: sprinkle fruit smoothies; fresh mozzarella, tomato and pesto bites; veggie stir fry; lemon crinkle cookies; and vanilla ice cream topped with fresh strawberry puree. Please bring $5 to Mr. Ly in AN 39 or Ms. Ruiz in AN 56 to reserve your spot.

 

Come support SWHS Unicef Club’s fundraiser at Hot Table on March 23rd from 4pm-8pm. 

 

The National Honor Society is happy to offer peer tutoring to the SWHS community. Please see the flyers posted around the school and at the bottom of this posting.

 

ATHLETICS:

 

Attention Boys Golfers! The meeting that was canceled March 11th has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 18th after school in Room 168. If you're planning on trying out for the Boys golf team and can't attend this meeting you need to connect with Coach Gray in Room 168 before the March 18th meeting to be eligible.

 

Attention all students interested in playing on the boys tennis team. A second informational meeting will be taking place this afternoon in the Media Center Classroom at 2:10 pm. This meeting will contain important information about tryouts.