Knights’ News about Health: 
Every human being is the author of his own health or disease. – Buddha

Every year, there are approximately 19 million new STD infections.

New This Week: 
Congratulations to Blake Williams, who ran a courageous race to finish eighth in the North Carolina Cross Country Championship.

Congratulations to Kevin Sebring, Haley Holloway, Alec Van Orsouw, Zachery Andrews, and Ryan Adams who have been selected as members of the All-County Band, which performs a free concert Saturday, Nov. 14 at 1:30pm at Brogden Middle School.

Northern theater is presenting “Shorts,” one-act plays by Shel Silverstein, author of Light in the Attic and Where the Sidewalk Ends.  Check it out Saturday at 7:30 in the auditorium. Tickets are only seven dollars.

Better than American Idol! Come see NHS talent at the Northern Chorus show on Saturday Nov. 21 at 7:30 NOT Friday Nov. 20.

Attention Seniors- This year November 16th-20th will be College Application Week!  All seniors who have not completed applications already are encouraged to do so.  Some private colleges in NC will have fee waivers during this time, and a list of those schools is available at www.cfnc.org.
 
At Northern on Thursday, November 20th, students will have the opportunity to apply online to NC colleges and universities.  Students who are interested in applying can sign up in guidance for a time slot.  Students should go online at CFNC.org and set up an account BEFORE they come to the media center to work on applications.  Counselors will be available to help. 

Northern High School will be hosting the American Red Cross on Friday December 4 for what promises to be the biggest blood drive effort in DPS history.  On behalf of the Athletic Training Student Aides and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Knight Huddle you are cordially invited to be a part of this history making event.  We are soliciting both former and novice donors as we work together to break the 100 unit barrier.  Scheduling your appointment has never been easier as you only need to email Doc Brown at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for an appointment.  Be a lifesaver by joining me for the blood drive Friday December 4.

The Fall Sports Awards night will be Monday, Nov. 23 at 6:00 in the auditorium.  Fall sports team members should see their coach for more details.

The annual powderpuff game is Monday evening, Nov. 16 at 7:30pm at the practice football field inside the track.  Support the junior and senior female football players and male cheerleaders as the classes battle for the championship. 

The World Humanitarian Organization is sponsoring a change drive next week to raise money for Heifer, which purchases milk-producing livestock for people in poor countries.  The third period class that raises the most money will win a treat to eat.

Support Northern’s Beta Gamma Phi step team in the Fall Step Show at Hillside next Saturday, November 21.  Step team members and Mrs. Joynes in Room W-6 are selling advanced tickets for eight dollars.  They will be fifteen dollars the day of the show, so get them now. 

Students: You may not park in the Poe Gym area after school.  This lot is only for faculty and staff.  Violators will be ticketed, and your vehicle may be booted or towed.

LAST WEEK!! Eating Fruit will help you live longer and better! Get yours from the NHS Band! The Band is selling delicious fruit (oranges, tangeloes, and grapefruit) until November 20th. 10 lb boxes are $18. and 20 lb boxes are $24. Please contact Mr. Lapinski ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or any band member for orders or go to https://www.fruitorder.com/orderFundraising.asp?PreId=yes&OrgId=165791 to place your order online. There is also a link on the Northern webpage (http://www.northern.dpsnc.net). Look for the oranges in the top left of the screen.
 
ROTC is hosting its annual military ball on Saturday, December 5, at Northern.  All former and present cadets are invited.  Tickets are five dollars for cadets, seven dollars for guests.  See Major O, Sergeant J, or Cadet Ward in V-2 for more information. 

In 2009, the Northern High Booster Club began a new tradition in celebrating the rich sports tradition of the school’s past by inducting 5 charter members into the NHS Athletics Hall of Fame. This Hall of Fame recognizes and celebrates Knight and Lady Alumni who have had extraordinary success in their athletic careers, and make the NHS athletic community proud.  This year, we will again honor such NHS athletic alumni with our second class of inductees. This is where we need your help. Individuals are selected from nominations solicited from you- alumni, faculty, and friends.  Nominations are accepted from all graduates of at least 10 years, all present or former faculty, and distinguished supporters of Northern High School. The next induction will be in the Spring of 2010, as we will induct this year’s class with our 2nd Annual NHS Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet (details to follow).  Please find the form to nominate any notable alumni you believe belongs in the NHS Athletics Hall of Fame on the Northern High Booster Club Page at:  http://www.northern.dpsnc.net  under Parents/athletic boosters.  Nominations are due by January 15, 2010.

Attention 9th & 10th grade students!  Clemson University offers an exciting, weekend, college prepartatory program for 9th and 10th grade students who rank in the top 10% of their class.  Participating students will take part in high-adventure group dynamics, high-performance academic workshops, and college information sessions during one weekend in March or April 2010.  Northern can nominate interested and qualified students to attend.  If you are interested, please see Ms. Guss in the Guidance Office.   
 
Applications for the Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics program are now available in the school counseling office. Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics is a cost free, state funded program for academically motivated high school students potentially interested in a career in science or mathematics. Summer Ventures brings rising junior and senior students together in a college style setting for 4-weeks of exciting courses.  The program sites are       Appalachian St., East Carolina, NC Central University, UNC-Charlotte, UNC-Wilmington and Western Carolina. The application deadline is January 31. If you know of any students who may be interested, please have them see Mr. Mckoy for more information.

Do you know a girl aged 5-13 who wants to learn cheer skills from a top-notch program? Tell them about the third-annual Little Ladies Cheer Clinic on Saturday, December 5th from 9am-3pm.  The cost is $35.00 and includes the following:  instruction from the Northern Varsity cheerleaders, cheer clinic t-shirt, lunch, and the opportunity to cheer with the varsity cheerleaders during the home varsity girls basketball game on Dec. 8th.  The registration form can also be found on the cheerleading website http://www.northerncheer.com. The form can be emailed, faxed, or mailed to the school - Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Fax:  919-479-3001  Attention:  Sherry Sliwa. Mailing address:  117 Tom Wilkinson Rd.  Durham, NC  27712. We have had a lot of fun the past two years and we look forward to having a large group again!  Please send this information to anyone that you think may be interested! 

Join Durham Public Schools in recognizing Superintendent Carl E. Harris at a Floating Reception on Wednesday, December 9, 3:30-5:30 pm at the DPS Staff Development Center, 2107 Hillandale Road. Please RSVP online at http://www.dpsnc.net/rsvp. Please bring your favorite children’s book to donate to the BookMark Project. The books will be given to DPS students in honor of Dr. Harris. A booklist is online at http://www.dpsnc.net/bookmarkproject.

Support those in need by donating to the Salvation Army barrels in the guidance office and Mr. Carver’s Room N-7.
 
Grandparents who are raising their grandchildren or who are offering support to help raise their grandchildren are invited to attend support and education group meetings the second Thursday of each month from 6:00 until 7:30 pm at the DPS Staff Development Center, 2107 Hillandale Road.  The next session will be Thursday, November 12 and the topic is Communicating for Everyday Life.  The sessions are sponsored by Durham County Cooperative Extension in partnership with Durham Public Schools.  Refreshments will be provided.  In December, grandparents will gather on Thursday, December 11.  Mark your calendars now.  To attend, call Peggy Kernodle at 560-0523 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Ms. Dunn has spirit bracelets available in Room H-1 for one dollar.  Your purchase supports the PTSA.

The following colleges and universities will visit Northern in November. Please sign up in Guidance to meet with their representatives.
11/17/2009
9am
NC A&T State University

If you miss the announcements, they are posted on the bulletin board near the side doors of the auditorium and under Daily Announcements on the Northern web page, http://www.northern.dpsnc.net.
 
Athletic Events (for more schedule information, go to http://www.highschoolsports.net/portal.cfm?schoolid=NC277121497)
Tuesday 17
6:00PM *Scrimmage* Boys Junior Varsity Basketball @ Cedar Ridge H. S.
6:00PM *Scrimmage* Boys Varsity Basketball @ Cedar Ridge H. S.
6:00PM *Scrimmage* Girls Junior Varsity Basketball VS. Cedar Ridge H. S.
6:00PM *Scrimmage* Girls Varsity Basketball VS. Cedar Ridge H. S.

Friday 20
3:45PM Girls Junior Varsity Basketball @ Ravenscroft
5:00PM Boys Junior Varsity Basketball @ Ravenscroft
6:15PM Girls Varsity Basketball @ Ravenscroft
7:45PM Boys Varsity Basketball @ Ravenscroft

Clubs:
- Mandatory Step Team meeting Monday after school in W-6.  Plan to practice every day except Wednesday next week to prepare for the show.
- Key Club will meet Thursday Nov. 19 at 2:40 in H-1
- The computer club meets every Tuesday from 2:30-3:30 in N-1. 
- Ping Pong Club meets every Thursday after school in E-9. 
- Art and Jewelry Club will meet for an hour after school each Thursday in Ms. Baker’s Room A4.  Contribute to school beautification or make knotted and beaded jewelry.  See any art teacher with questions.
- Spoken Word Club meets on Tuesdays in H-4 from 2:45 until 4.

Previous Announcements:
The Northern Site-Based Decision Making Team (SBDMT) is still looking for parents and students interested in being a part of a shared decision making group where a variety of members of the school community collaborate, where appropriate, in identifying problems, defining goals, formulating policy, shaping directions and ensuring implementation of decisions. The team needs members representing parents and students. The team will meet once each month. Serving on the SBDMT is a great way to get involved, both for parents and students. If interested in serving, please contact Amy Brubaker at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

Show your athlete that you are their biggest fan! The spirit buttons are pictures of the student-athletes from all fall sports put into 1 inch and 3 inch buttons that you can wear.  The 1 inch buttons are $1 and the 3 inch buttons are $5.  If you would like to purchase buttons of your student athletes, please email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it a list of the students, what team they play for, and the size buttons you want.

Senior Parents, you should have received green information about senior ads in the mail. Please contact yearbook advisor Rachel Dunn at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 560-3956, x56401 if you have questions. 
 
Any high school student who is interested in a career in medicine, nursing, or other health profession is invited to apply for HPREP (Health Professions Recruitment Exposure Program).  This program is sponsored by the UNC School of Medicine and is offered on seven Saturdays from January 30th-March 13th, 2010.  The program includes lectures, labs, and tests on medical issues as well as career planning options and college preparatory sessions.  Applications and information is available in the Guidance office or at www.med.unc.edu/snma.  The deadline to apply is November 20th.  

Northern High School All Sports Passes Available for parents.  Cost: $50. Benefit: All Home Sporting Events Admission. Additional Benefit: Provide $ for the General Fund of the NHS Athletic Booster Club and become a member of the Athletic Booster Club.  There is great need, this year especially, because of Athletic Program budget cuts from both state monies and DPS money.  Equipment repairs, security, payment for officiating, field/facility upkeep and improvement, training equipment, gas $ for buses to away events, coaching clinics, tournaments- travel and entry costs … for 26 sporting programs at Northern High School. The All Sports Pass can be purchased any time from the office at Northern High School. Cash or Check

Classroom Dates for Drivers Education Northern High School – Fall Sessions  2009 - We will take the first 50 people who register for each session. All classes are held from 2:35 – 5:05.
Session III:  November Class      
Sign Up Date:  October 29th  before school in V-7  ( 7:00 – 7:25)
Class Time:  November 2nd – November 19th
Eye test:  Nov. 5
Make Up Day:  November 20th
Session IV:  December Class      
Sign Up Date:  November 24th   before school in V-7  ( 7:00 – 7:25)
Class Time:  November 30th – December 16th
Eye test:  Dec. 3
Make Up Day:  December 17th

      - School Rules Apply:  no cell phones, hats off, no smoking etc…
        - If school is cancelled for any reason so is Driver’s Education
        - Class dates subject to change
- There will be no classes on early release days
- If you do not attend class the first day you will not be admitted
- If you quit a class or are a no-show you cannot sign up again until the summer.
If you have any questions please contact Susan Clements at 560 – 9190 ext. 11301 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   for any further information.
 
 
Easy Reference
?      Durham Public Schools website: http://www.dpsnc.net
?      NHS Sports Schedules: http://www.highschoolsports.net/portal.cfm?schoolid=NC277121497&timeoffset=240
?      Provide feedback and suggestions to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .   
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Upcoming Events
Saturday, November 14: The NHS Theater Arts Dept presents Shel Silverstein’s Shorts, Auditorium, 7:30, $7.00
Monday, November 16: Powder Puff Football Game, Juniors vs. Seniors, 7:30pm, practice football field inside track
Tuesday November 17 and Wednesday November 18: Benchmark Testing with make-ups on Thursday Nov. 19th. Reverse Schedule (4,3,2 – no 1st period) on Wed.
Wednesday, November 11: Early Release Day. School dismissed at 12:30pm
Saturday, November 21: Fall Chorus Show, Auditorium, 7:30, $7.00
Wednesday, November 25-Friday November 27: Thanksgiving Holiday
Wednesday, December 9: Early Release Day. School dismissed at 12:30pm
Monday, December 21-Friday January 01: Winter Break