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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=red face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:red'>PLEASE do not reply to this
email, contact Chris Young, </span></font><a
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Winter Ball will take
place this 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","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>,</span></font><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'> drawing on Parisian elements including a large model of the
Eiffel Tower, a fountain, old-style street lamps, and manicured plants. </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","sans-serif";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. 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. Also there is a special deal being offered this week - if a
group of five friends comes together to purchase tickets, they each only have
to pay $25. </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","sans-serif";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","sans-serif";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","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>,</span></font><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";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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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";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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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";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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