Highlights of the Week
August 30 through September 5
September 1
Homeroom: Mag Drive Turn-in/
Emergency Drill
7:50 a.m.
September 2
Back to School Night
6:30 p.m.
Fien Gymnasium
September 3
Late Start: Department Meetings
4th period begins at 8:50 a.m.
September 3
AMPA Family Tailgate
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Foothill College
Los Altos
September 3
Monarch Football
Monarchs v. Pioneer
7 :00 p.m.
Foothill College
Los Altos
Magazine Drive Kicks Off with Spirited Rally
The annual Magazine Drive is now underway. Students celebrated the kick off with a rally that offered them the chance to compete in "Minute to Win It" style games for cash and prizes. The Magazine Drive is the only fundraiser that directly benefits all Student Activities events and programs. All students are asked to participate. Please click here for details on ordering and prizes.
Alumna Bridget McAnany '10 was chosen as a 2010 Bank of America Student Leader and participated in the Bank of America Charitable Foundation's Student Leadership Summit. Bridget joined 230 civic-minded teens from the United States and England who spent one week in Washington, D.C. immersing themselves in the workings of our government, taking part in a day of service, and meeting with local elected officials. In addition to the trip, award winners are placed in a paid, 8-week internship with a Silicon Valley non-profit organization. Bridget was placed with City Year Silicon Valley.
AMHS Named DII State School of the Year by ESPN Rise
Congratulations to the members of the Archbishop Mitty Athletic Department in providing the leadership and dedication that lead to the school being named Division II State School of the Year by ESPN Rise. Go Monarchs!
Congratulations to Coach Matt Haniger who will head the North Squad in the 36th annual Silicon Valley Youth Classic-Charlie Wedemeyer All-Star Football Game on Wednesday, July 21, 7:30 p.m., at Spartan Stadium. Coach Haniger will lead a squad that includes seven Monarchs - Daniel Ajlouni, Frank Campbell, Jake Herman, Brendan Manion, Sam Tomlitz, Joey Walker and Robbie Wright. For ticket information, visit www.youthclassic.org.
The Most Interesting Summer Intern in the World Just Happens to Be an Archbishop Mitty Alumnus
Read about Greg Justice '07 and his creative use of rap to market Cisco Systems to the blogging world in Mike Cassidy's San Jose Mercury News column by clicking here and go to YouTube and see Greg Justice and Cisco here.
Comedian Howie Mandel to Headline Black and Gold 2010
The Archbishop Mitty High School Board of Regents is proud to announce that television star and comedian Howie Mandel will headline this year's Black and Gold Gala on November 6th at the Fairmont Hotel in downtown San Jose. For more information contact Sarah Janigian in the Advancement Office at (408 ) 342-4224. Purchase tickets here.
