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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Winter Ball will take place on Saturday,
February 12 from 7-11 pm in the Jacket Gym. This year's theme, in light of
Valentine's Day is "XOXO: Lovers and Friends." The gym will be
transformed into a classy and romantic space</span></font><font size=2
color="#1f497d" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:#1F497D'>,</span></font><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'> drawing on Parisian
elements including a large model of the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Eiffel</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Tower</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>,
a fountain, old-style street lamps, and manicured plants. </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Tickets are on sale now, sold from the
steps of the Community Theater at lunch and after school. The price of
tickets for this week is $35. Next week the price will be at $40. A
$5 discount can be arranged by the student getting a signed note from her/his
counselor that indicates the student is part of the free-lunch program. The
student must present their student ID to purchase a ticket. No checks are
accepted, only cash and money orders. </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>The dress code is semi-formal.
Appropriate dress and bags will be checked at the door by safety officers and
administrators. A red-carpet fashion show will give students a chance to
win a prize for Classiest Dressed. Other events will include a special dance
performance, a possible musical guest, and recognition of a Cupid and
Cupidette. </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>This event is for ALL students - grades
and backgrounds. A variety of music and finger food will be offered to
appeal to the greatly diverse interests of the student body. Please
encourage your student to attend with some friends for a safe and fun night to
remember. Unfortunately</span></font><font size=2 color="#1f497d"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#1F497D'>,</span></font><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'> any student who has already or does face serious disciplinary
action between January 3 and the date of the Ball will not be allowed to
attend. </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>A professional photographer will be
present to take pictures for as little as $8 each when students take a
"group" picture (three or more people). </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Parent volunteers are also needed to help
with tasks such as coat check and keeping the refreshments area stocked and
clean. Please let me know if you are interested in volunteering at this
exciting event!</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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Christopher Young<br>
Director of Student Activities<br>
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w:st="on">High School</st1:PlaceType></st1:place><br>
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