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East Lansing games moved to May 2nd 4/29/19
Tonight's games vs East Lansing & Senior Night activities are postponed until Thursday, May 2nd. Varsity only match vs Lansing Catholic is cancelled.
Parent/Player Meeting 2/26/19
Parent/Player pre-season meeting is Monday, March 4th @ 6:00pm in the East MIC Room at Holt HS Main Campus.
Tryouts begin March 11th! 2/14/19
Please review the presentation from the Holt HS Athletic Dept. It contains all the steps you will need to complete to obtain a Participation Card before tryouts on March 11th. https://prezi.com/view/eTFGagzq3uOLfI2B1lbF/
Senior Night 9/12/18
Reminder******Wednesday September 12th is senior night. Please come out and cheer on the Holt Men's Soccer Team and our Senior soccer players. JV game starts at 5PM with the Varsity game to follow. Prior to the Varsity game their will be a short ceremony highlighting the senior players and their families.
Can drive 9/8/18
Holt Men's Soccer will be doing a returnable can drive on Saturday September 8th at 12:00 till 4:00PM. Please meet at the high school near the soccer field at noon.
For parent we will be returning the cans at the Mason Meijer and will be back to the high school by 4PM.
Compete for a cause 9/1/18
Dear Holt Soccer Parents,
We are so excited to have all 4 high schools participating in the 7h Annual Compete for a Cause soccer events scheduled for Saturday, September 22 at Okemos and the Compete for a Cause 5K scheduled for Saturday, September 15 in Mason.
The goal of the events is to raise funds and awareness supporting the research and treatment of childhood cancer. Half of the money raised will remain local to assist children battling here at home and half will be donated to the St. Baldrick�s Foundation � an impressive national organization that is the largest (non-government) funder of childhood cancer research grants.
For those of you who have had the opportunity to participate in Compete for a Cause in years past, you know that it is an amazing night for the teams, parents and fans. We expect this year to be even better! This year�s goal is to raise $60,000 for childhood cancer. It has been incredible to see what our donations funded last year. The MSU Pediatric Oncology Clinic was able to finish many projects to make the clinic more welcoming to kids receiving treatment. We also have been able to directly support families of several local children that are being treated at C.S. Mott in Ann Arbor and DeVoss in Grand Rapids.
In addition to supporting our local childhood cancer families, our donations to St. Baldrick�s have resulted in some amazing discoveries this past year. One of the most exciting highlights of this year was the FDA�s approval of Kymriah. Developed with help from St. Baldrick�s funding, this treatment is the first of its kind � a living drug � that helps the immune system attack only cancerous cells. 83% of patients receiving this therapy have gone into remission so far, and two-thirds remain in remission one year later. More kids will be cured because you supported this research. For this year�s events to be successful, we are depending on the soccer parents from each school to volunteer and help this worthy cause. Please follow the links below to sign up for any of the volunteer opportunities:
5K @ Mason High School on Saturday, September 15: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b044aa4aa22a3fb6-compete
Soccer Events @ Okemos High School on Saturday, September 22: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b044aa4aa22a3fb6-compete1
Thank you for all you do to support the fight against childhood cancer!
Pam Duren, Kevin Gunns and Lisa Dippel
Compete for a Cause
Holt Varsity Soccer scores winning goal with seconds left on the clock 8/21/18
Holt Varsity Soccer scored on a dramatic corner kick finding the back of the net off the head of Senior Nicholas Campos. With less than one minute remaining Holt scored the game winning goal against a tough Mason High School team.
Portage Central games CANCELLED 4/13/18
Due to impending weather, Saturday's JV and Varsity games have been CANCELLED. Stay home...stay warm and dry!
A couple more quick things...
A pair of white, slip on Vans shoes were taken from the clubhouse earlier this week. Please check your bags to make sure they weren't accidentally picked up. If you have them, please return them to the clubhouse...no questions asked.
A pair of warm up pants were accidentally left behind in Mason last night. If someone happened to pick them up, please give them to Dezirae Darnell. THANKS!
Schedules, Rosters and Fundraising 3/24/18
Hello Ram Families -
Team rosters and schedules are now available at http://www.holtsoccer.com . Please log on and mark your calendars!
Also...as a program we need to put our heads together and take on some serious fundraising efforts this spring. Our program grew so much this spring that we had to purchase all new jerseys for our Junior Varsity team because we simply did not have enough for everyone. 30 home and 30 away jerseys have been purchased and are on their way, at a cost of $1080. Last year we purchased all new jerseys for Varsity as well. We are excited to have so many girls playing Holt Soccer, and to have them all wearing new, matching uniforms!!! Now we need to replenish our account and help build it back up so that we can cover future costs. We are currently benefiting from the hard work of parents, players and families who came before us. It's now our turn to step up and continue to keep our program strong.
If you are interested in helping to fundraise, or if you have ideas for good fundraising opportunities, please contact us at holtgirlssoccer@gmail.com! THANKS!
IMPORTANT INFO! 3/13/18
Just a reminder that it is important that we have to take care of a few administrative things. This will help the season run smoothly! The links to the forms, etc. are below. If you have already taken care of these things, THANK YOU! If not, please be sure to do so as soon as you can!
1. Register with the Athletic Department/FamilyID -instructions and link at: https://holtathletics.com/online-registration-instructions/
2. Complete the Soccer Boosters Player/Parent Info form by clicking this link: https://goo.gl/forms/70aYWKQO1swpO9H32
3. Order game shorts, socks, practice t-shirts, scarves and decals (*we need this asap so that we can have items in before Spring Break*) by clicking this link: https://goo.gl/forms/cPN8LFK3tBIGnFsg1
4. Visit our spiritwear store to order the long sleeve player jersey (enter TBD for number), the player 1/4 zip, and any other spiritwear your family would like! Deadline is 3/18 at midnight! Visit: https://holtgirlssoccer.itemorder.com/
Again...thank you so much for your attention to these items! Email us at holtgirlssoccer@gmail.com if you have questions!
-Ann Holt, Soccer Boosters
Pre Season Player & Parent Meeting 2/7/18
Please mark your calendars, and spread the word - the Pre Season Player and Parent Meeting will be held on Monday, March 5, 2018 at 7:00 pm.
The meeting will be held in the E-MIC room (E114) at Holt High School.
Much more information to follow. Please be sure to follow Holt Girls Soccer on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/holthsgirlssoccer/ and on Twitter at @holtgirlssoccer to stay up to date on the upcoming season!
Girls Winter Workouts Begin after Break! 1/4/18
Girls grades 9-12 who are interested in playing soccer this spring are encouraged to participate in the winter workout sessions.
Winter workouts will be run by the Seniors, and will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-4 pm, beginning on January 9th. Players should meet on the indoor track in the main campus gym.
Workouts are completely OPTIONAL. They are will be organized and run by our Seniors. Players should make sure they follow @HoltGirlsSoccer on Twitter for updates. Players should also plan to share their contact information with teammates so that changes or cancellations can be communicated via text.
**Coaches and Girls Soccer Boosters are not a part of workouts. Boosters will do our best to help the Seniors share information via email and social media, but we are not organizing or running the workouts.**
Girls Winter Indoor Soccer 12/10/17
Attention HHS girls grades 9-12 and parents -
Boosters is organizing a team for the Girls Winter High School Soccer League at the Summit. (if there is adequate interest, we may form two teams)
** Winter Season: January 13th - February 24th (no games 2/17, 3/3)
**Playoffs: March 10 & 11, 2018
**Games played on Saturday Evenings
**7v7 format (6 plus goalkeeper), two 25 minute halves (no OT in regular season)
**cost will be determined by the number of players per team (team fee is $600, and will be divided equally between the players), there is NO separate player registration fee
Interested players MUST email us at holtgirlssoccer@gmail.com no later than December 31st. Please include player name, grade, player phone # and email address to contact.
Please direct questions to the above email address. THANKS!
**If you know current 9th graders (and their parents) who are interested in playing soccer this spring, please encourage them to follow this page, follow us on Twitter @HoltGirlsSoccer, and send their contact information to holtgirlssoccer@gmail.com**
HOLT BOYS SOCCER BANQUET � NOVEMBER 20th, 6 PM 11/2/17
Celebrate our 2017 Boys Soccer season with our season ending banquet for ALL Players and their families MONDAY NOVEMBER 20, 6 pm High School Commons. Please join us as we celebrate the JV and Varsity team accomplishments and players! ............................................................................................. All families are invited to join us and as always, dinner will be a potluck style with each family bringing their own beverages, plates napkins and silverware. If you bring a hot dish, please bring an extension cord to keep food hot. Dish to pass assignments (able to serve 15-18 people) are as follows: ...................................................................... Seniors � Desserts (cakes, cookies, muffins, brownies, etc.) .................................................................. Juniors&Sophomores � Main Dish (Chili, Meatballs, Chicken, Sloppy Joes......Boosters provide pizza so please don't bring ........................................................................................... Freshman � Salads / HORS D'OEUVRE / Vegetables (Tossed Salad, Fruit Salad, Potato Salad, Deviled Eggs, Cheese n Cracker Tray, etc.) ................................................................................ SENIORS: Mr Pride will bring your Senior posters/banners to display; please remember to take them with your, they are yours to keep!
Holt to HOST MHSAA State Semi-Final November 1 9/27/17
Holt has been chosen again as a host site for an MHSAA State Semi-Final match on Wednesday November 1, 6 pm kickoff. This is a great opportunity to showcase Holt High School and the Holt/Dimondale Community as well as an additional concessions fund raising opportunity for Soccer Boosters. Please consider volunteering for concession duty and/or come out and show our visitors DISTRICT PRIDE COMMUNITY WIDE!
Holt to HOST 1st Round DISTRICT match October 17 9/20/17
Holt will be in the MHSAA DISTRICT hosted by Lakeview (Battle Creek) this fall but drew a HOME match against Portage Central for the 1st round. Tentative game time will be 6 pm for the October 17 District opener.
Boys SCHEDULE UPDATES 8/23/17
NOTE: Game Times for 9/6/17 @ Okemos AND 9/13/17 @ Everett are updated to reflect NO LIGHTS, JV Start 4 pm, Varsity 5:30 pm.
Attention Girls Soccer Families 6/16/17
For any high school girls interested in playing on a CASL team for Fall 2017, please sign up at www.holtsoccer.org
We have until July 15th to register teams with CASL, so we must know by then if we have enough interested players. We can form a U16 team, U19 team or both depending on numbers/ages.
If you have questions, please visit www.holtsoccer.org or email holtsoccer.org@gmail.com
CAAC Cup Third Round 5/19/17
The Rams will travel to St. Johns to take on the Redwings in the third and final round of the CAAC Cup on Monday, May 22. JV will play at 4pm. Varsity will follow at 5:30.
CAAC Cup Second Round 5/17/17
The Rams will travel to Williamston on Thursday to take on the Hornets in the 2nd round of the CAAC Cup.
JV Game at 5:00
Varsity at 6:30
More CAAC Cup Information 5/15/17
Tomorrow's first round games for the CAAC Gold Cup will be held at Okemos High School.
JV plays at 4:00pm
Varsity plays at 5:30pm
On Thursday, both teams will face either Grand Ledge or Williamston at their site. (Being the #8 seed, we will not host any CAAC Cup games) JV travels with Varsity throughout the cup, win or lose.
The final CAAC Cup game will be held next Monday, May 22nd.
CAAC Cup Information 5/14/17
Varsity has been named as the #8 seed in the CAAC Gold Cup.
Both JV and Varsity will travel to Okemos on Tuesday to play. We will send game times out as soon as we can.
JV follows Varsity throughout the Cup, win or lose. Games will also be held Thursday 5/18 and Monday 5/22.
Please stay tuned as more information will be sent shortly.
GO RAMS!
Tonight's Games v. EL are CANCELLED 5/4/17
Due to weather, both the JV and Varsity games vs. East Lansing that were scheduled for tonight, May 4 have been CANCELLED. (There will not be practice either)
The AD and Coach Smith are working to reschedule the game, most likely to Friday the 12th - moving the Haslett game to a later date. This *has not* been confirmed yet.
We will post as soon as we have more information. THANKS!
Practice CANCELLED 5/1/2017 5/1/17
Practice is cancelled today, May 1st, due to field conditions.
The bus for tomorrow's JV and Varsity games at Lansing Eastern leaves HHS at 3pm.
Practice CANCELLED 3/27/17 3/27/17
Due to field conditions, practice has been cancelled for today, March 27th.
Practice t-shirts, game shorts, game socks 3/21/17
The practice t-shirts and game socks have arrived!
Returning players...your gray practice t-shirts and game socks from previous years are still fine to wear, you do not need to purchase new unless you would like to! You WILL need to purchase a pair of white game shorts and a pair of black game shorts.
Please click the following link for more information on requesting items, payment, and delivery. https://goo.gl/forms/SdikivtYZVxtKNK13
Practice CANCELLED, Varsity Scrimmages CANCELLED 3/17/17
Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone! Due to weather, today's practice (3/17/17) has been CANCELLED. Also, the Varsity Scrimmages that were scheduled for tomorrow (3/18/17) in Vicksburg have also been CANCELLED due to weather. Enjoy your weekend!
Soccer Boosters Info Handout for Parents 3/11/17
If you missed the player/parent meeting on March 6th, please take a moment to read through the Boosters Information for Parents! Link to the Google Doc follows:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UmNCzVRj3-wUBNVfhFci-0TSjX68n1rByx_SnN7-UHs/edit?usp=sharing
Girls Soccer Spiritwear Webstore 3/6/17
Please visit our online webstore for your Holt Soccer apparel - including player hoodies and pants, as well as pullovers, polos, hoodies and hats for parents, family and friends! The store closes at 11:59pm on Sunday, March 19th!
https://holthswomenssoccer2017.itemorder.com/
ATTENTION GIRLS SOCCER PARENTS! 3/2/17
ATTENTION PARENTS!!
Get a jump start on filling out your player and parent contact information by filling out our Google Form! We are also looking for volunteers to assist with various tasks and events this spring!
In an attempt to reduce paperwork, we are collecting information via this Google Form instead of having everyone fill out forms at Monday night's meeting. If you have any questions, please let us know.
Our Google Form can be found at:
https://goo.gl/forms/qDx2J63y1d2E68cv1
It only takes a couple minutes!! THANK YOU!!
-Girls Soccer Boosters
Girls Soccer Player & Parent Meeting - March 6th 2/13/17
Please join us at 7pm on Monday, March 6, 2017 in the E-MIC room at the HHS Main Campus for this years girls soccer meeting! Coach Smith will be present to talk to families about tryouts (which begin on March 13) and answer questions about the spring season. Please share this information with any players or parents who may not have received this email. Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/holthsgirlssoccer Follow the girls on Twitter @holtsoccer17 More info to come...stay tuned!
Girls Winter Workouts Begin this Week 12/4/16
Girls Soccer will begin optional twice weekly workouts on Tuesday, December 6th. Workouts will be held at 3pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Seniors will be leading these workout sessions. Please meet at the indoor track.
This is being sent to all returning players, and to 9th graders who we have information for. If you know of others who are interested in playing, please invite them to workouts, and send their contact information to me at annmholt@comcast.net .
These workouts are optional but highly encouraged to prepare physically for spring and to begin building team relationships!
Please follow the 2017 Holt Girls Soccer program on Twitter! @holtsoccer17
MASHELL FAILER RECEIVES 2016 CHARLIE QUEBBEMAN AWARD 11/17/16
The Holt Soccer family is proud to announce Mashell Failer as recipient of the 2016 Charlie Quebbeman Award! The late Charlie Quebbeman was an extraordinary booster who gave far above and beyond in volunteering selflessly of his time and talents to benefit Holt Soccer and the Award recognizes those who give in similar extraordinary ways as Charlie did. Mashell has been a big part of Holt Soccer booster efforts for 4 years, this year coordinating all concessions operations, including working most events, leading Senior Night planning efforts, playing in key role in coordinating Memory Book production, preparing a guidebook for and recruiting new volunteer teams for 2017 and contributing to virtually every booster effort throughout the year. Mashell is most deserving of this special honor. .................. *********************************** ................... Congratulations and our most heartfelt thanks for all you do Mashell!
BANQUET Food Assignments & Details 11/12/16
Banquet Thursday November 17 6 PM .................................... All families are invited to join us and as always, dinner will be a potluck style with each family bringing their own beverages, plates napkins and silverware. If you bring a hot dish, please bring an extension cord to keep food hot. Dish to pass assignments (able to serve 15-18 people) are as follows: ........................................................................ Seniors � Desserts (cookies, brownies, cupcakes, rice krispie treats, etc.) ....................................................... Juniors&Sophomores � Main Dish (Lasagna, tacos, cheesy potatoes, meatballs, mac & cheese, etc.) ...... Freshman � Salads/Sides � Chef, Pasta, Taco, Potato salad. Rolls, bread, Veggies and dip, fruit, etc. ....... SENIORS: please bring your Senior Night poster and your vinyl banners to display at the banquet. ......................... Players from both JV and Varsity are expected to be there as we celebrate this year�s accomplishments and players. We look forward to seeing you!
Boys Soccer Banquet - NOVEMBER 17 @ 6pm 11/9/16
Celebrate our 2016 Boys Soccer season with our season ending banquet for ALL Players and their families THURSDAY NOVEMBER 17, 6 pm High School Commons. Please join us! ......................................................... More Information to be distributed about dish to pass assignments.
RAMS win CAAC Silver Cup!! 10/11/16
Holt Boys soccer defeated DeWitt to win the CAAC Silver Cup Championship for the 2nd consecutive year. Using a strong defensive effort and goals from Josh Rosendale and John Weaver, the Rams held strong for a 2-1 championship victory. #GORAMS
Holt to play for CAAC Silver Cup Championship October 11 10/7/16
Holt defeated Fowlerville 5 - 3 and will now play DeWitt on Tuesday October 11 at 6:00 pm for the Silver Cup Championship hosted this year at Mason High School.
JV to play CAAC Cup 3rd round Monday October 10 10/7/16
With Varsity playing in the Silver Cup Championship game hosted at Mason, JV will play their game on Monday October 10, 5:00 pm AT DeWitt
DeWitt games October 1 CANCELLED 10/1/16
DeWitt games for October 1 have been cancelled due to unplayable field conditions. NO GAMES Saturday October 1.
FRIDAY 8/19 PRACTICE CHANGED TO 8am to 10am 8/18/16
Varsity & JV practice for Friday August 19 has been changed and will be held from 8:00 am to 10:00 am
PRACTICE/ACTIVITY SCHEDULE UPDATE 8/15/16
Schedule for the remainder of this week August 16 through August 20 is updated as follows: ......................................... Tuesday & Wednesday 7 - 9 am and 11am - 1pm; Thursday team pictures 4:30 - 5 pm and SCRIMMAGE DeWitt @ Holt 5:30 - 7 pm (Varsity & JV); Friday regular practice time starts 3:30 - 5:30 pm; Saturday - The QUAD games starting 9 am.
Pre-Season PARENT MEETING 8/4/16
A pre-season parent (and players) meeting will be held on MONDAY AUGUST 8, 6 pm in the Soccer Stadium granstands ......................... Please be sure to attend as much important information to prepare for the upcoming season will be shared by coaches and boosters.................... Boys Soccer tryouts begin 7 am August 10!
Boys Soccer Tryouts/Practice starts August 10 7/28/16
Boys Soccer Tryouts will begin 7 am August 10 ...................All players must have a completed MHSAA Sports Physical prior to participating in tryouts/practice. Sports Physicals will be available on Thursday August 4, 3pm - 7pm at Washington Woods Middle School in association with Allegiance Health. Cost is $30 cash or check only.
Holt HS Girls - Fall Soccer Opportunity 6/16/16
Please read the following message from Chris Chittenden, President of the Holt Dimondale Soccer Association:
I apologize for the mass email, but I want to reach as many people as possible to see if there is enough interest in forming a Holt High School Girls' CASL team for the Fall 2016 season.
You can stop reading and ignore the rest of this email if any of the following are true:
1. You/your child already have a soccer team to play on for the fall, or play another sport
2. You/your child have no interest in playing fall soccer
Assuming neither of the above are true...
I would like to find out if we have enough Holt HS girls interested in playing fall soccer in the Capital Area Soccer League (CASL). I know we have quite a few girls that don't play club soccer, so it would be great if we can get them some more experience playing together. Many of you are familiar with CASL, but some may not be. They would play 8 games in the fall against many of the same local communities we play in high school (Okemos, Mason, Haslett, Grand Ledge, etc.). It is very affordable as well. The cost per player is $75 for registration plus uniform cost of $50-75. CASL has financial aid available up to $75, so you could play for as little as $50. Teams typically practice twice per week, and games are on Saturday and/or Sunday (weeknight games are not common, but are possible).
Some of the recipients of this email are parents, and some may be players. For anyone interested in playing, please go tohttp://www.holtsoccer.org/ and register at the second REGISTER HERE link specific for HS girls. We would need around 15 or 16 players to make a team, and can have as many as 22 on the roster (only 18 can play in a single game). The deadline to form a team is July 15th, so we have almost a month to see if there is enough interest. Additionally, we can have up to 3 team officials (any combination of coach, asst. coach, team manager). For any parent interested in volunteering for one of these positions, please indicate this when you register as well.
Feel free to forward this information on to any other Holt HS soccer players/families I may have missed.
If you have any questions, or would like further information, please contact me. Some additional info can also be found at: www.holtsoccer.org
Chris Chittenden
cchitte@yahoo.com
End of Season Soccer Banquet 6/2/16
The end of season banquet will be held on Wednesday, June 8th from 6-8pm at the NORTH CAMPUS.
All JV and Varsity Players and Families are invited!
All information about the banquet as well as how to RSVP is on our Sign Up Genius site...please click on the following link!
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084ba9a628a0fb6-endofseason
Practice Cancelled 5/26/16
Today's practice (Thursday, May 26) has been cancelled.
Varsity will practice on Monday, May 30th (Memorial Day) at 6:30 pm.
Enjoy your long weekend!
Girls Soccer Banquet - June 8th 5/23/16
The Girls Soccer Banquet will be held on Wednesday, June 8th from 6-8 pm at the North Campus.
All JV and Varsity Players along with their families are invited to attend.
Further information regarding items to bring, etc. will soon follow. Please mark your calendars!
Congrats to the Rams! 5/20/16
Congratulations to both JV and Varsity for their wins over Jackson last night!
The Varsity win puts them into the CAAC Silver Cup Championship Game on Tuesday, May 24th vs. Grand Ledge. The game will be held at Eaton Rapids HS. Kick off is at 5:30pm.
JV will be playing on MONDAY, May 23rd against Grand Ledge AT Grand Ledge HS. Kick off for the JV game is at 6:00pm.
No JV or Varsity Practice today, Friday May 20th. Rest up and enjoy your weekend! Back to work on Monday!!
CAAC Silver Cup Second Round at Jackson 5/18/16
Congrats to the girls on two great wins over Owosso last night. JV 8-0, and Varsity 3-1!!
The Varsity win puts both teams in Jackson to play the Vikings on Thursday night in the second round of the CAAC Silver Cup. JV will play at 5, Varsity at 6:30.
Updated CAAC Gold & Silver Cup Brackets can be viewed at: http://www.caacsports.org/results/GirlsCup2016Sked.pdf
CAAC Silver Cup First Round 5/16/16
Holt Girls Soccer are the #3 seed for the CAAC Silver Cup. First round games are Tuesday, May 17th. Rams will play Owosso at Holt HS, JV at 5:00 pm and Varsity at 6:30.
Complete brackets are posted: http://www.caacsports.org/results/GirlsCup2016Sked.pdf
TONIGHTS GAMES MOVED TO FRIDAY 5/13/16 5/12/16
Tonight's games (5/12/16) vs. Grand Ledge have been cancelled due to thunderstorms in the area. They are being rescheduled for tomorrow.
The games vs. Grand Ledge will be played on FRIDAY, MAY 13th at Holt High School. JV will play at 5:00 and Varsity at 6:30.
Senior Night will take place between games.
The games at Haslett that had been scheduled for 5/13/16 are now cancelled.
Senior Night Potluck 5/8/16
All JV and Varsity Players and Families are invited to a Senior Night Potluck following the Varsity Game!
Please follow the link below for further information!
See you then!!
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084BA9A628A0FB6-senior
Girls Soccer Shutterfly Photo Site 4/27/16
Pictures from last Saturday's JV and Varsity matches have been posted to our Shutterfly site at�https://holtramsgirlssoccer.shutterfly.com/ . Many thanks to Bob Jenks for providing them.
Please visit the site to see them! �If you are not yet a member, please submit a request so that we can get you approved right away!
Also, if you have any pictures that you have taken, please feel free to upload those to our Shutterfly site also! �It's a great place to share!
Your help is needed! 4/21/16
Hello Ram Soccer Families!
The Holt Athletic Boosters is seeking someone to fill a two year position as a Concessions Coordinator. The position can be filled by one person, or shared by 2-3 people. These positions are rotated among all of the individual sports, and it is now the responsibility of Girls Soccer to provide someone to fill this position.
The position that is open for the 2016-17 and 2017-18 years is one of the Purchasing Coordinators. It includes purchasing paper products, candy and hot dogs/buns from Sam's. The Booster organization has a Sam's Card that is used for purchases. The coordinator inventories stock to determine purchasing needs. Purchases are made approximately once a week.
The coordinators also supervise operations of the Concession stands during Football and Basketball games. Each coordinator does not work at every game, but they divide the responsibilities and games between them.
Filling this position is a key responsibility for our group this spring. The Athletic Boosters is requiring that we have a person(s) in place to fill this position beginning this summer.
We have been notified that if we fail to fill this position, the Girls Soccer program will not receive any concession proceeds for two years. This would be a huge blow to our program and require a number of other methods/fundraisers to make up for that loss of funding.
Please consider helping the Girls Soccer program and the Holt Athletic Boosters by becoming a Purchasing Coordinator! If you are interested in sharing responsibilites, please let Jennifer James or Ann Holt know, and we will put you in touch with others who are also interested.
Thanks! GO RAMS!
Ann Holt annmholt@comcast.net
Jen James jen.james20@gmail.com
Spiritwear Store Open - New Products 4/14/16
Just wanted to let you know that our Johnny Mac's Holt Soccer Spiritwear webstore has reopened!
Please visit https://holtwomenssoccer2016.itemorder.com/
We have added some Nike dri-fit long and short sleeve t-shirts, a new Nike sweatshirt and a baseball style cap to the store. Check it out!
The store will be open until 11:59 on Friday, April 22nd!
Information for this week 4/11/16
Last chance for players to purchase game socks if they still need them before Tuesday! $9/pair, I will be at the fields immediately after practice on Monday afternoon!
Long sleeve small t-shirts are back in stock. Players who have already paid for them can pick them up from me after practice on Monday also.
Spiritwear has also arrived! Players and/or parents can pick up their orders after practice Monday or at the game on Tuesday.
Huge thanks to our parents who have volunteered to work concessions on Tuesday. You should be receiving reminders from Sign Up Genius also. Don't forget to bring a hat!
The season is finally here! GO RAMS!
Girls Soccer - Spiritwear Web Store 3/9/16
This year we are using a Web Store for all Holt Soccer Spiritwear orders. Johnny Mac's has set up a great site for us to use. �This will help streamline the ordering process!
Please visit: �https://holtwomenssoccer2016.itemorder.com
All orders must be placed by March 23rd.�
Spiritwear will be delivered to the soccer boosters shortly after spring break and distributed to players and families!
GIRLS SOCCER MEETING TOMORROW 3/8/16
Hi everyone! Just a final reminder to join us tomorrow at the player & parent meeting for all girls interested in playing soccer for Holt High School this spring! Girls (and their parents/guardians) in grades 9-12 are invited!!
Please join us at 7:00 pm in the EMIC Room at Holt High School on Wednesday, March 9, 2016!!
Varsity Coach Aaron Smith will be on hand to talk about the upcoming season and answer questions.
If you know of interested families who may not have received this email, please pass along the information! We are building our email database and do not have information for all of our incoming freshmen yet! :) See you Wednesday night! GO RAMS!
2016 Girls Soccer - Important Info! 2/28/16
A Girls Soccer Parent Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the EMIC room at the high school.
Soccer tryouts begin Monday, March 14. If your daughter has not played a high school sport yet this year, she must have a physical form to Coach Smith by Monday, March 14 to participate in tryouts.
This year's game schedules as they currently stand have been postedhere, as well on the Holt Athletics website www.holtathletics.com, under Spring Sports, Girls Soccer.
Please pass this information along to parents of any incoming Freshmen.
BOB JENKS RECOGNIZED WITH 2015 CHARLIE QUEBBEMAN AWARD 11/18/15
The Holt Soccer family is proud to announce Bob Jenks as recipient of the 2015 Charlie Quebbeman Award! The late Charlie Quebbeman was an extraordinary booster who gave far above and beyond in volunteering selflessly of his time and talents to benefit Holt Soccer and the Award recognizes those who give in similar extraordinary ways as Charlie did. Bob has been a huge part of Holt Soccer booster efforts as Co-Booster Rep, team photographer and many other hats as two sons have played during the past 7 seasons and is most deserving of this special honor. * * * * Congratulations and our most heartfelt thanks for all you do Bob!
Celebrate our 2015 Boys Soccer season with our season ending banquet for ALL Players and their families WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 18, 6 pm High School Commons. Please join us! Bring your own beverages and place settings. FRESHMEN bring Veggies/Salads/Appetizers to share with 15-18. SOPHOMORE & JUNIORS bring Main Dishes (not Pizza - Boosters will provide Pizza) for 15-18. SENIORS bring dessert to share with 15-18. ----------- SENIORS, bring your senior collage for display during the banquet.
HOLT to Host MHSAA State Semi-Final Match 10/1/15
Holt will proudly host a MHSAA State Semi Final Soccer Match on Wednesday November 4, 2015. Game time will be 6 pm. Help us showcase the Holt/Dimondale communities and Holt Public Schools as a volunteer/host or spectator for this great soccer event!
Holt to Host CAAC Silver & Gold Cup Championship Games 10/1/15
Holt is proud to have been selected as the host of the 2015 CAAC Silver & Gold Cup Championship games on Wednesday October 14. Game times will be 6 pm Silver Cup and 8 pm Gold Cup. Come out and enjoy some outstanding Mid-Michigan soccer!
The Holt Soccer Program will celebrate Senior Night on Monday September 28, 2015, recognizing our Seniors and their families between the JV and Varsity matches vs. Eastern.
A pre-season parent meeting will be held on MONDAY AUGUST 10, 6 pm in the Soccer Stadium ......................... Boys Soccer tryouts begin August 12!
Sports Physicals - Thurs, August 6 @ Wash Woods 8/1/15
In order to participate in athletics at Holt High School or Holt Junior High, a student athlete must have a current (given after April 15, 2015) athletic physical on file with the school�s athletic department. For your convenience, physicals will be given on Thursday, August 6 at Washington Woods MS. They will be given from 6pm � 9pm and will cost $20 (cash only). The MHSAA physical form must be completed with all appropriate signatures. Forms are available at the high school athletic office located in the main campus building, and on line at Holtathletics.com.
Player Meeting & Field Clean Up 6/23/15
Player meeting Thursday June 25, 5 pm at the Soccer Stadium. Discuss player organized training and pick up play, summer camps, tryouts, etc........................................... Field clean up, net install and maintenance, etc. immediately following meeting by players with guidance from coaches and booster reps.
HOLT PRE-SEASON CAMP JULY 20 - 24 6/18/15
Holt will hold a pre-season soccer camp July 20-24.............. It is highly recommended that all high school aged players attend the summer soccer camp (The camp is also open for 7th & 8th graders). The camp is run solely by the high school staff coaches and is a great opportunity to get prepared for the upcoming season. If possible, please schedule any vacations around this week. This is especially important for the varsity boys. This year's camp for both the boys and girls will run the final week of July. CLICK the SUMMER CAMPS icon on this page for registration forms....... Thanks, Coach Smith
Varsity District Game May 27 at 5:30 p.m. 5/26/15
Varsity plays its second District game tomorrow night, May 27 against Portage Central at 5:30 p.m. at Okemos High School. Go Holt Rams!
Varsity District Game at Battle Creek 5/26/15
Varsity plays its first District game tonight at Battle Creek Lakeview at 6:00 p.m. The address of the school is 15060 Helmer Road S, Battle Creek, MI 49015. The bus will leave Holt High School for Lakeview at 3:45 p.m. The team will ride the bus there and back. Go Holt Rams!
CAAC Cup Schedule tonight 5/21/15
Tonight's CAAC Cup games are against East Lansing at home. JV plays at 5:00 p.m. and Varsity plays at 6:30 p.m.
JV and Varsity practice cancelled today 5/11/15
Address for Rockford Games - April 25, 2015 4/24/15
Please note the address for Saturday's games at Rockford: Ram Stadium, 224 Lewis Street, Rockford, MI 49341.
Eaton Rapids Games this Thursday 3/24/15
The JV and Varsity Girls Soccer Games against Eaton Rapids will be played this Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Holt High School. The JV game will start at 5:00 p.m. and Varsity will play at 6:30 p.m. Please note the restrooms will not be available, but the school will be open.
Eaton Rapids JV/Varsity Games Being Rescheduled 3/19/15
Due to field conditions, the Girls JV and Varsity soccer games at Eaton Rapids are being rescheduled for later next week and WILL NOT be played next Monday, March 23rd. Parents will be notified when a new game date is determined.
Prayers for McCreery Family 3/6/15
It is with a heavy heart we tell you of the sudden loss of Jo McCreery on Thursday. Jo was the wife of Bob and mother of Conner and 2013 Holt Boys Soccer Alum Jacob "JMac" McCreery. She was an ever-smiling fan and a great volunteer for Holt Soccer and will be greatly missed. Please keep Bob, Conner, Jake and their family in your thoughts and prayers............................................................ Visitation will be 2-4 pm & 6-8 pm March 12 at Shelly-Odell Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids. A memorial service will be held at 11 am March 13 at First United Methodist Church in Eaton Rapids........................................................................... Jo's obituary can be viewed and messages left at http://www.shellyodell.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2996154&fh_id=11985
Girls Soccer Parent Meeting this Thursday, March 5 3/3/15
The Girls Soccer Parent Meeting is this Thursday, March 5, at 6:00 p.m. in Room E113 MIC at the high school. Please bring your calendars as we will be soliciting parents to help with upcoming events. Also bring money/checkbooks as players are responsible for purchase of practice t-shirt and game socks ($25 kit) for the season. We will be taking orders for optional player and parent apparel. Samples will be available at the meeting.
Important Upcoming Girls Soccer Dates 2/16/15
A Girls Soccer Parent Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the high school. (Meeting location will be announced at a later date.)
Soccer tryouts begin Monday, March 9. If your daughter has not played a high school sport yet this year, she must have a physical form to Coach Smith by Monday, March 9 to participate in tryouts.
This year's game schedules as they currently stand have been posted on the Holt Public Schools website under senior high athletic information. They will be posted on the Holtsoccer.com website soon.
CATHERINE BONNER RECEIVES 2014 CHARLIE QUEBBEMAN AWARD 11/20/14
The Holt Soccer family is proud to announce Catherine Bonner as recipient of the 2014 Charlie Quebbeman Award! The late Charlie Quebbeman was an extraordinary booster who gave far above and beyond in volunteering selflessly of his time and talents to benefit Holt Soccer and the Award recognizes those who give in similar extraordinary ways as Charlie did. Catherine has been a huge part of Holt Soccer booster efforts for many years and most deserving of this special honor. * * * * Congratulations and our most heartfelt thanks for all you do Catherine!
Boys Soccer Banquet - November 19 6pm 11/9/14
Celebrate our 2014 Boys Soccer season with our season ending banquet for ALL Players and their families. Please join us! Bring your own beverages and place settings. FRESHMEN bring Salads/HORS D'OEUVRE/Vegetables to share with 15-18. SOPHOMORE & JUNIORS bring Main Dishes (not Pizza - Boosters will provide Pizza) for 15-18. SENIORS bring dessert to share with 15-18. ----------- SENIORS, bring your senior collage for display during the banquet (drop off prior to banquet to Joni Steinhaus 1890 Hollowbrook if possible).
DISTRICT tournament play begins 10/11/14
Holt begins MHSAA DISTRICT tournament play at Jackson against the host Vikings on TUESDAY October 14. Game time is 6:30 PM at Mehall Field (at Parkside School site).
HOLT selected to Host MHSAA State Boys Soccer Semi-Final 10/11/14
Holt High School will host a MHSAA State Semi-Final Boys soccer match on October 29, 2014 at 6 PM. Great facilities and great volunteer support for hosting events make Holt a great choice for MHSAA tournament events!
CAAC Silver CUP Championship Game 10/6/14
Holt will play in the CAAC Silver Cup Championship after winning an exciting OT Shootout over Owosso. Tied 1-1 after regulation Keeper Christopher Bonner made a great save on the 1st Owosso shootout attempt while RAMS Eli Orellana, Sam Schulz, Dominic Campos & Austin Nguyen were perfect to close out the victory *.............................* Championship game will be played at East Lansing Soccer Complex 6 PM Thursday October 9
CAAC Cup Round One - REVISED 9/30/14
The 1st round CAAC Cup game with Eaton Rapids originally scheduled for Wednesday October 1 has been REVISED to Thursday October 2. JV game will kick off at 5 pm followed by the Varsity match at approximately 6:30 pm. 2nd Round CAAC Cup will be Monday October 6 at HOME vs. either Owosso or LCC
SENIOR NIGHT - September 22 9/19/14
We'll recognize our SENIORS with the annual Senior Night celebration Monday. Ceremony on the field between JV & Varsity matches vs. Jackson.
REVISED Game Times Sept 20 & 27 9/19/14
JV Game for both September 20 and September 27 Home games is 10:00 am (not 10:30 as originally shown on holtsoccer.com) Our Varsity games on these dates are scheduled for 12 noon, however, be advised that we will plan to start the Varsity match shortly after the JV game ends which means likely 11:30 - 11:45.
Sexton JV Game Cancelled 9/10/14
We have been advised that Sexton has cancelled the remainder of their JV Soccer games. Therefore, no JV game at Sexton on Monday September 15. Varsity will play as scheduled 5:30 pm start time. Bus will leave the High School at 4:15pm.
Midland Dow Start Time REVISED 9/4/14
Our Game at Midland Dow on Saturday September 13, 2014 has been revised to a 3:00 PM start. Both JV & Varsity will play on adjacent fields beginning at 3 PM.
PARENT MEETING - AUGUST 11 7/28/14
There will be a parent meeting for the fall Boys Soccer season on August 11, 6:30pm in the varsity field stands. We'll need volunteers for many activities to support a successful soccer season, especially concessions, so please bring your schedule and help us get off to a great start!
ATHLETIC PHYSICALS - AUGUST 7 7/28/14
Athletic Physicals will be available on Thursday August 7 from 6pm to 9pm at Washington Woods MS. Cost is $20 cash.
TRYOUTS BEGIN AUGUST 13 7/28/14
Tryouts begin Wednesday August 13 with sessions from 7AM to 9AM & 11AM to 1PM
Soccer Banquet - June 5th in West Commons 6/2/14
The Girls Soccer banquet will be held this Thursday, June 5th from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the West Commons of Holt High School. The banquet is a potluck. Families are asked to contribute the following food items: Juniors - main dishes; Sophomores - side dishes/salads; Freshmen - desserts; Seniors - just come enjoy the evening. Please provide enough for 14-16 servings and bring your own drink. Place settings will be provided.
District Tournament Game Tonight 5/27/14
The Varsity girls will begin the District Tournament tonight at home at 6:00 p.m. with a game against Portage Northern. Good luck!
Memory Book Pages Due this Friday 5/21/14
If you have not yet completed your player's scrapbook page, please have it completed by this Friday, May 23, so that we can get the books finished in time for the banquet. To defray the cost of producing the books, all families are asked to contribute $15 per book. If paying by check, please make payable to Holt Girls Soccer Boosters. Player pictures are posted on the Shutterfly site if you still need to finish your scrapbook page. Using this link: https://holtramsgirlssoccer.shutterfly.com/ you can access hundreds of pictures to use. Scrapbook pages can either be completed the traditional way or using an electronic template. If you have any questions or want to send your completed page by email, contact Randi Pratt at Randipratt@aol.com. Thanks!
Final CAAC cup game May 22nd 5/20/14
The final CAAC Cup game is scheduled for Thursday, May 22 at Holt High School against Grand Ledge. JV plays at 5:00 p.m. and Varsity plays at 6:30 p.m.
Second CAAC Cup Game Against Mason 5/19/14
Our second CAAC Cup game is scheduled for tomorrow, May 20th at Holt High School against Mason. JV plays at 5:00 p.m. and Varsity plays at 6:30 p.m. Information on the remaining cup game will be sent as details are confirmed.
No bus transportation to tonight's Williamston games 5/16/14
There will be no bus transportion to tonight's games against Williamston. Players are responsible for getting to the Williamston High School stadium. Varsity needs to be ready to warm up at 4:15 p.m. for the 5 p.m. game and JV needs to be ready to warm-up at 5:45 p.m. for the 6:30 p.m. game. Thanks!
Tonight's Williamston Games Rescheduled 5/15/14
Tonight's JV and Varsity CAAC cup games against Williamston at Williamston have been postponed until tomorrow evening. Varsity will play at 5:00 p.m. and JV will play at 6:30 p.m. There is no practice after school tonight.
Games cancelled tonight against Mason 5/13/14
The JV and Varsity games against Mason have been cancelled tonight. Practice tomorrow as usual.
Soccer Memory Book Meeting - May 19th 5/12/14
Please plan to participate in making the 2014 girls soccer memory book next Monday, May 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Wieland-Davco, 4162 English Oak Drive, Lansing. Feel free to bring snacks/beverages to share with others.
Each year the soccer parents put together a memory book of the season to give to all JV and Varsity players at the banquet. The book includes: highlights of the season, pictures of players, coaches, senior night and other fun. Each player is highlighted in one page of the book. Each family is responsible for making a page for their player.
This year families can create their scrapbook page using software or the old fashioned way using scrapbook supplies and scissors. Hundreds of pictures of all players are available on Shutterfly.
First CAAC Cup Game Against Williamston 5/9/14
Our first CAAC Cup game against Williamston is scheduled for May 15th at Williamston. JV plays at 5:00 p.m. and Varsity plays at 6:30 p.m. Information on the remaining cup games will be sent as details are confirmed.
Senior Night Potluck - May 8th after game 5/6/14
There's still time to donate an appetizer, dessert or drink for the Senior Night potluck scheduled for this Thursday, May 8 after the Varsity game in the area outside of concessions.
Volunteers to set up (during the Varsity game) and clean up (after the potluck) are also still needed.
If you haven't yet volunteered, please contact Sue Lierman asap at irishmom916@aol.com or 517-204-2782 with your donation and availability for set up or clean up duty.
Feel free to drop off any food or drink items at the concession stand prior to your daughter's game. Thank you for your participation in honoring this year's seniors. (We will move to the HHS Commons if the weather is uncooperative.)
Senior Night Potluck - May 8th after game 4/25/14
The Senior Night Potluck is Thursday, May 8 after the Varsity game in the area outside of concessions.
JV and Varsity players and their families are encouraged to bring an appetizer, dessert, drink or paper product. Volunteers to set up (during the Varsity game) and clean up (after the potluck) are also requested.
Please contact Sue Lierman by Friday, May 2nd at irishmom916@aol.com or 517-204-2782 with your donation and availability for set up or clean up duty.
Thanks for your help in honoring this year's seniors. (We will move to the HHS Commons if the weather is uncooperative.)
Time Change East Lansing Game April 24 4/16/14
Please note - There has been a time change for the soccer games against East Lansing High School at the East Lansing Soccer Complex next Thursday, April 24. Varsity will play at 4:00 p.m. and JV will play at 5:30 p.m. Please update your calendars! <br>
Time Change for Midland Games on May 3 4/16/14
Please note - There has been a time change for the soccer games against Midland at HHS on May 3rd. JV will play at 10:00 a.m. and Varsity will play at 11:30 a.m. Please update your calendars!
Practice today cancelled/pictures tomorrow 4/15/14
Practice has been cancelled today. Tomorrow is picture day at practice. Players received picture paperwork after last night's game. Players should wear black uniforms for pictures. Thanks!
Optional practice on Sunday, April 13 4/3/14
No practice tonight. There will be an optional practice for both JV and Varsity players on Sunday, April 13 at 5:00 p.m. outside on the practice field.
Waverly Games for Tonight are Cancelled 4/3/14
Tonight's games against Waverly are cancelled.
Dewitt Games Rescheduled 4/1/14
The soccer games against Dewitt High School have been rescheduled for Monday, April 14. JV will play at 5:00 p.m. and Varsity will play at 6:30 p.m.
Dewitt Games for tonight are cancelled 3/31/14
Both the JV and Varsity games tonight against Dewitt are cancelled due to field conditions. Practice is also cancelled. Practice will resume outside tomorrow with Varsity starting at 3:30 p.m. and JV starting at 4:00 p.m.
Soccer Game and Upcoming Practice Info 3/19/14
The games against Eaton Rapids scheduled for next Monday, March 24, 2014 have been CANCELLED due to field conditions. Parents will be notified if the games are rescheduled.
The practice schedule for the rest of this week and next week is as follows:
* Thursday, March 20 - Practice in the gym - 3 to 5 p.m.
* Friday, March 21 - NO PRACTICE
* Monday, March 24 thru Thursday, March 27 - Practice will be at the Summit - 3 to 5 p.m.
* Friday, March 28 - Practice in the gym - 3 to 5 p.m.
Important-tryout schedule this week 3/12/14
NO PRACTICE TODAY, Wednesday March 12th. Tomorrow practice from 3:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. in the gym. Practice Friday at the Summit from noon until 3:00 p.m.
Parent Meeting March 6, 2014 3/3/14
A Girls Soccer Parent Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the W113 MIC Room at the high school.
Soccer tryouts begin Monday, March 10. Players who have not played a high school sport yet this year must have a physical form to Coach Smith by Monday, March 10 to participate in tryouts.
Varsity and JV scrimmages originally scheduled on Saturday, March 15 have been CANCELLED.
A Girls Soccer Parent Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the high school.
Both the Varsity and JV teams will participate in individual soccer scrimmages on Saturday, March 15. Details to follow at a later date.
Click here to view LSJ photos from the Holt vs.East Lansing game.
September 30 is Senior Night 9/25/13
Please join us in celebrating our 15 seniors, this year. We will have player displays, a pre-game presentation and cupcakes following the game. Help us wish the boys well. We will miss them all.
Click here to view LSJ photos from the Holt vs.Okemos game.
Click here to view LSJ photos from the East Lansing game.
HHS 2013 Men�s Soccer Parent Meeting & Cookout 8/2/13
The annual parent meeting will be held Wednesday, August 7 at 6:00 pm in the soccer field bleachers. Please bring your own pen and your personal calendars for August through November. Coaches will review season expectations and forms will need to be completed. Concessions signup sheets will be available, as will senior class committee signup sheets.
Immediately following the meeting we will have a team cookout . We ask that families bring their own bag chairs and items to share with 10 people, based upon the following class level:
Seniors � sweets and fruit (Simons will provide and grill hot dogs)
Juniors � beverages
Sophomores & Freshman � side dishes and snack chips
2012 Holt Rams Boys� Soccer Banquet 11/14/12
2012 Holt Rams Boys� Soccer Banquet
Holt High School West Commons
2012 boys� soccer players and their families are invited to join us for the year-end banquet on November 14 at 6:00 PM, sharp.
Parents from each class are asked to bring enough of the following designated food items to serve 10-15 people:
Senior Class � Dessert
Junior Class � Salad, Fruit, Vegetables
Sophomore and Freshman Classes � Main Dish
The soccer boosters will be providing pizzas, so please DO NOT bring pizza to the banquet. Beverages will be provided.
Be sure to bring place settings for everyone in your party.
Holt to host Districts 9/1/11
Holt High School was selected to host the district tournament in 2011. The first game will be played at the home field of the first team randomly drawn in the bracket matchup, then the semi-finals and the finals will be at the Holt Varsity field.
Barens selcted ESPN Midwest Player of the Week 11/5/09
Barens, a Michigan State recruit, scored both goals as Holt advanced to the Division 1 state semifinals with a pair of 1-0 victories last week. In what amounts to the state quarterfinals, Barens' goal lifted Holt past two-time defending state champion East Kentwood (Kentwood, Mich.).
Read Full ESPN List here: http://sports.espn.go.com/highschool/rise/news/story?id=4623541
Ben Gates gets ESPN Recognition 9/17/09
Congrats to Junior Ben Gates with the mention of his performance so far in this season on the ESPN Rise website! Click here to read the article on his 10 game goal scoring streak and recent hat trick.
ESPN Rise also has rated Holt Soccer as the Number 10 team in the country on the ESPN Fab 50 Rankings. Click here to see the complete list.
Birds Eye View of Complex 6/30/09
Check out this amazing view of the Holt High School and it's sports complex! (click here)
College Soccer Recruting Consultant 4/13/09
Attention All Soccer Players and Parents! Gayle Lusher, a college recruiting consultant, will conduct a free informational seminar for all Holt High School players that are interested in playing at the college level. This meeting will be held at Horizon Elementary on Tuesday, April 14th at 6:30 p.m. Please e-mail Joe Finnerty at finnerty10@sbcglobal.net if you plan to attend.
11th Annual Golf Outing Set 5/23/08
Join us June 20th for a 9:30 shotgun start. Visit the event detail page here to learn more or just Click here for link to download form.
Soccer Banquet 0/0/00
The Girls Soccer Banquet has been scheduled for Wednesday, June 8th from 6-8 pm in the North Campus Lunchroom.
JV and Varsity Players along with their families are invited to attend.
Further information will be coming soon!!


We all know Hannah B. from Colton's season of The Bachelor as the awkward, spunky southern gal who wears her heart on her sleeve. After her relationship with Colton didn't work out, she's now The Bachelorette and searching for her own fairytale ending (or at least someone who'd jump a fence for her).
She was recently a guest on The Ellen Show, and shared the reason she believes she was chosen to be The Bachelorette.
"My journey on the bachelor was interesting. I definitely grew, but I had ups and downs. There were moments when I thought this would not happen. But I think the reason I'm here is because I was real, I was myself, and I showed every part of myself," she told Ellen DeGeneres.
Even though Hannah B. got sent home before hometowns, she and Colton had a strong connection for much of the show. He encouraged her to be herself and open up (which, as she stated above, is the biggest reason she feels she was named The Bachelorette). If Colton's any indication as to what kind of man Hannah B. is looking for, he's going to be a silly hunk with a heart of gold.
She told DeGeneres that when she was watching the season back at home she really felt for Colton and what he was going through.
Will 'Hannah Beast' come out on 'The Bachelorette'?
DeGeneres, of course, asked Hannah B. about her alter ego, Hannah Beast, and if she'll be making an appearance on The Bachelorette.
Is Hannah B. ready for marriage?
When Degeneres asked Hannah B. if she was ready to get married at the end of her Bachelorette season, she confidently responded with an affirmative.
Read more: 'The Bachelor': Has Colton Underwood Watched Cassie Randolph's Other Reality Show?


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1 Samuel 10-11
Samuel Anoints Saul as King
10 Then Samuel took a flask of olive oil and poured it over Saul's head. He kissed Saul and said, "I am doing this because the Lord has appointed you to be the ruler over Israel, his special possession.[a] 2 When you leave me today, you will see two men beside Rachel's tomb at Zelzah, on the border of Benjamin. They will tell you that the donkeys have been found and that your father has stopped worrying about them and is now worried about you. He is asking, 'Have you seen my son?'
3 "When you get to the oak of Tabor, you will see three men coming toward you who are on their way to worship God at Bethel. One will be bringing three young goats, another will have three loaves of bread, and the third will be carrying a wineskin full of wine. 4 They will greet you and offer you two of the loaves, which you are to accept.
5 "When you arrive at Gibeah of God,[b] where the garrison of the Philistines is located, you will meet a band of prophets coming down from the place of worship. They will be playing a harp, a tambourine, a flute, and a lyre, and they will be prophesying. 6 At that time the Spirit of the Lord will come powerfully upon you, and you will prophesy with them. You will be changed into a different person. 7 After these signs take place, do what must be done, for God is with you. 8 Then go down to Gilgal ahead of me. I will join you there to sacrifice burnt offerings and peace offerings. You must wait for seven days until I arrive and give you further instructions."
Samuel's Signs Are Fulfilled
9 As Saul turned and started to leave, God gave him a new heart, and all Samuel's signs were fulfilled that day. 10 When Saul and his servant arrived at Gibeah, they saw a group of prophets coming toward them. Then the Spirit of God came powerfully upon Saul, and he, too, began to prophesy. 11 When those who knew Saul heard about it, they exclaimed, "What? Is even Saul a prophet? How did the son of Kish become a prophet?"
12 And one of those standing there said, "Can anyone become a prophet, no matter who his father is?"[c] So that is the origin of the saying "Is even Saul a prophet?"
13 When Saul had finished prophesying, he went up to the place of worship. 14 "Where have you been?" Saul's uncle asked him and his servant.
"We were looking for the donkeys," Saul replied, "but we couldn't find them. So we went to Samuel to ask him where they were."
15 "Oh? And what did he say?" his uncle asked.
16 "He told us that the donkeys had already been found," Saul replied. But Saul didn't tell his uncle what Samuel said about the kingdom.
Saul Is Acclaimed King
17 Later Samuel called all the people of Israel to meet before the Lord at Mizpah. 18 And he said, "This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, has declared: I brought you from Egypt and rescued you from the Egyptians and from all of the nations that were oppressing you. 19 But though I have rescued you from your misery and distress, you have rejected your God today and have said, 'No, we want a king instead!' Now, therefore, present yourselves before the Lord by tribes and clans."
20 So Samuel brought all the tribes of Israel before the Lord, and the tribe of Benjamin was chosen by lot. 21 Then he brought each family of the tribe of Benjamin before the Lord, and the family of the Matrites was chosen. And finally Saul son of Kish was chosen from among them. But when they looked for him, he had disappeared! 22 So they asked the Lord, "Where is he?"
And the Lord replied, "He is hiding among the baggage." 23 So they found him and brought him out, and he stood head and shoulders above anyone else.
24 Then Samuel said to all the people, "This is the man the Lord has chosen as your king. No one in all Israel is like him!"
And all the people shouted, "Long live the king!"
25 Then Samuel told the people what the rights and duties of a king were. He wrote them down on a scroll and placed it before the Lord. Then Samuel sent the people home again.
26 When Saul returned to his home at Gibeah, a group of men whose hearts God had touched went with him. 27 But there were some scoundrels who complained, "How can this man save us?" And they scorned him and refused to bring him gifts. But Saul ignored them.
[Nahash, king of the Ammonites, had been grievously oppressing the people of Gad and Reuben who lived east of the Jordan River. He gouged out the right eye of each of the Israelites living there, and he didn't allow anyone to come and rescue them. In fact, of all the Israelites east of the Jordan, there wasn't a single one whose right eye Nahash had not gouged out. But there were 7,000 men who had escaped from the Ammonites, and they had settled in Jabesh-gilead.][d]
Saul Defeats the Ammonites
11 About a month later,[e] King Nahash of Ammon led his army against the Israelite town of Jabesh-gilead. But all the citizens of Jabesh asked for peace. "Make a treaty with us, and we will be your servants," they pleaded.
2 "All right," Nahash said, "but only on one condition. I will gouge out the right eye of every one of you as a disgrace to all Israel!"
3 "Give us seven days to send messengers throughout Israel!" replied the elders of Jabesh. "If no one comes to save us, we will agree to your terms."
4 When the messengers came to Gibeah of Saul and told the people about their plight, everyone broke into tears. 5 Saul had been plowing a field with his oxen, and when he returned to town, he asked, "What's the matter? Why is everyone crying?" So they told him about the message from Jabesh.
6 Then the Spirit of God came powerfully upon Saul, and he became very angry. 7 He took two oxen and cut them into pieces and sent the messengers to carry them throughout Israel with this message: "This is what will happen to the oxen of anyone who refuses to follow Saul and Samuel into battle!" And the Lord made the people afraid of Saul's anger, and all of them came out together as one. 8 When Saul mobilized them at Bezek, he found that there were 300,000 men from Israel and 30,000[f] men from Judah.
9 So Saul sent the messengers back to Jabesh-gilead to say, "We will rescue you by noontime tomorrow!" There was great joy throughout the town when that message arrived!
10 The men of Jabesh then told their enemies, "Tomorrow we will come out to you, and you can do to us whatever you wish." 11 But before dawn the next morning, Saul arrived, having divided his army into three detachments. He launched a surprise attack against the Ammonites and slaughtered them the whole morning. The remnant of their army was so badly scattered that no two of them were left together.
12 Then the people exclaimed to Samuel, "Now where are those men who said, 'Why should Saul rule over us?' Bring them here, and we will kill them!"
13 But Saul replied, "No one will be executed today, for today the Lord has rescued Israel!"
14 Then Samuel said to the people, "Come, let us all go to Gilgal to renew the kingdom." 15 So they all went to Gilgal, and in a solemn ceremony before the Lord they made Saul king. Then they offered peace offerings to the Lord, and Saul and all the Israelites were filled with joy.
10:1 Greek version reads over Israel. And you will rule over the Lord's people and save them from their enemies around them. This will be the sign to you that the Lord has appointed you to be leader over his special possession.
10:5 Hebrew Gibeath-haelohim.
10:12 Hebrew said, "Who is their father?"
10:27 This paragraph, which is not included in the Masoretic Text, is found in Dead Sea Scroll 4QSama.
11:1 As in Dead Sea Scroll 4QSama and Greek version; Masoretic Text lacks About a month later.
11:8 Dead Sea Scrolls and Greek version read 70,000.
43 But Jesus replied, "Stop complaining about what I said. 44 For no one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them to me, and at the last day I will raise them up. 45 As it is written in the Scriptures,[a] 'They will all be taught by God.' Everyone who listens to the Father and learns from him comes to me. 46 (Not that anyone has ever seen the Father; only I, who was sent from God, have seen him.)
47 "I tell you the truth, anyone who believes has eternal life. 48 Yes, I am the bread of life! 49 Your ancestors ate manna in the wilderness, but they all died. 50 Anyone who eats the bread from heaven, however, will never die. 51 I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will live forever; and this bread, which I will offer so the world may live, is my flesh."
52 Then the people began arguing with each other about what he meant. "How can this man give us his flesh to eat?" they asked.
53 So Jesus said again, "I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you cannot have eternal life within you. 54 But anyone who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise that person at the last day. 55 For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. 56 Anyone who eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in him. 57 I live because of the living Father who sent me; in the same way, anyone who feeds on me will live because of me. 58 I am the true bread that came down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will not die as your ancestors did (even though they ate the manna) but will live forever."
59 He said these things while he was teaching in the synagogue in Capernaum.
Many Disciples Desert Jesus
60 Many of his disciples said, "This is very hard to understand. How can anyone accept it?"
61 Jesus was aware that his disciples were complaining, so he said to them, "Does this offend you? 62 Then what will you think if you see the Son of Man ascend to heaven again? 63 The Spirit alone gives eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing. And the very words I have spoken to you are spirit and life. 64 But some of you do not believe me." (For Jesus knew from the beginning which ones didn't believe, and he knew who would betray him.) 65 Then he said, "That is why I said that people can't come to me unless the Father gives them to me."
66 At this point many of his disciples turned away and deserted him. 67 Then Jesus turned to the Twelve and asked, "Are you also going to leave?"
68 Simon Peter replied, "Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words that give eternal life. 69 We believe, and we know you are the Holy One of God.[b]"
70 Then Jesus said, "I chose the twelve of you, but one is a devil." 71 He was speaking of Judas, son of Simon Iscariot, one of the Twelve, who would later betray him.
6:45 Greek in the prophets. Isa 54:13.
6:69 Other manuscripts read you are the Christ, the Holy One of God; still others read you are the Christ, the Son of God; and still others read you are the Christ, the Son of the living God.
Book five (Psalms 107–150)
1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!
His faithful love endures forever.
2 Has the Lord redeemed you? Then speak out!
Tell others he has redeemed you from your enemies.
3 For he has gathered the exiles from many lands,
from east and west,
from north and south.[a]
4 Some wandered in the wilderness,
lost and homeless.
5 Hungry and thirsty,
they nearly died.
6 "Lord, help!" they cried in their trouble,
and he rescued them from their distress.
7 He led them straight to safety,
to a city where they could live.
8 Let them praise the Lord for his great love
and for the wonderful things he has done for them.
9 For he satisfies the thirsty
and fills the hungry with good things.
10 Some sat in darkness and deepest gloom,
imprisoned in iron chains of misery.
11 They rebelled against the words of God,
scorning the counsel of the Most High.
12 That is why he broke them with hard labor;
they fell, and no one was there to help them.
13 "Lord, help!" they cried in their trouble,
and he saved them from their distress.
14 He led them from the darkness and deepest gloom;
he snapped their chains.
15 Let them praise the Lord for his great love
16 For he broke down their prison gates of bronze;
he cut apart their bars of iron.
17 Some were fools; they rebelled
and suffered for their sins.
18 They couldn't stand the thought of food,
and they were knocking on death's door.
20 He sent out his word and healed them,
snatching them from the door of death.
22 Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving
and sing joyfully about his glorious acts.
23 Some went off to sea in ships,
plying the trade routes of the world.
24 They, too, observed the Lord's power in action,
his impressive works on the deepest seas.
25 He spoke, and the winds rose,
stirring up the waves.
26 Their ships were tossed to the heavens
and plunged again to the depths;
the sailors cringed in terror.
27 They reeled and staggered like drunkards
and were at their wits' end.
29 He calmed the storm to a whisper
and stilled the waves.
30 What a blessing was that stillness
as he brought them safely into harbor!
32 Let them exalt him publicly before the congregation
and before the leaders of the nation.
33 He changes rivers into deserts,
and springs of water into dry, thirsty land.
34 He turns the fruitful land into salty wastelands,
because of the wickedness of those who live there.
35 But he also turns deserts into pools of water,
the dry land into springs of water.
36 He brings the hungry to settle there
and to build their cities.
37 They sow their fields, plant their vineyards,
and harvest their bumper crops.
38 How he blesses them!
They raise large families there,
and their herds of livestock increase.
39 When they decrease in number and become impoverished
through oppression, trouble, and sorrow,
40 the Lord pours contempt on their princes,
causing them to wander in trackless wastelands.
41 But he rescues the poor from trouble
and increases their families like flocks of sheep.
42 The godly will see these things and be glad,
while the wicked are struck silent.
43 Those who are wise will take all this to heart;
they will see in our history the faithful love of the Lord.
107:3 Hebrew and sea.
15 A gentle answer deflects anger,
but harsh words make tempers flare.
2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing,
but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.
3 The Lord is watching everywhere,
keeping his eye on both the evil and the good.
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Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining
a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the
"Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including
without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish,
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require 'ostruct'

module Hardwired

  #Like a hash, but retrival works even if the key has additional characters afterwars.
  #keys are bucketed by the prefix length.
  #O(M log N), where M is the length of the longest prefix, and N is the number of prefixes sharing a length.
  class PrefixHash

    def buckets
      @a || []
    end

    def [](key)
      return nil if @a.nil?
      #it would be better to reverse_each_with_index, but that doesn't exist
      result = nil
      @a.each_with_index do |v,i|
        next if v.nil?
        break if key.length < i -1
        part = key[0..i]
        result = v[part]
        break if !result.nil?
      end
      return result

    end
    def []=(name, value)
      @a ||= []
      @a[name.length-1]  ||= Hash.new
      @a[name.length-1][name] = value;
    end

  end

  class CaseInsensitiveHash < Hash
    def [](key) super(key.to_s.downcase.to_sym) end
    def []=(name, value) super(name.to_s.downcase.to_sym,value) end
  end

class RecursiveOpenStruct < OpenStruct

  def initialize(hash=nil, args={})
    @recurse_over_arrays = args.fetch(:recurse_over_arrays,true)
    @case_insensitive = true

    @table = CaseInsensitiveHash.new
    if hash
      hash.each_pair do |k, v|
        k = k.to_sym
        @table[k] = v
        new_ostruct_member(k)
      end
    end
  end

  def [](key) @table[key] end

  def new_ostruct_member(tablename)

    name = tablename.to_s.downcase.gsub(" ","_").to_sym
    unless self.respond_to?(name)
      class << self; self; end.class_eval do
        define_method(name) do
          v = @table[tablename]
          if v.is_a?(Hash)
            RecursiveOpenStruct.new(v)
          elsif v.is_a?(Array) && @recurse_over_arrays
            v.map { |a| (a.is_a? Hash) ? RecursiveOpenStruct.new(a, :recurse_over_arrays => true) : a }
          else
            v
          end
        end
        define_method("#{name}=") { |x| modifiable[tablename] = x }
        define_method("#{name}_as_a_hash") { @table[tablename] }
      end
    end
    name
  end

  def to_hash
    @table.clone
  end

  def debug_inspect(io = STDOUT, indent_level = 0, recursion_limit = 12)
    display_recursive_open_struct(io, @table, indent_level, recursion_limit)
  end

  def display_recursive_open_struct(io, ostrct_or_hash, indent_level, recursion_limit)

    if recursion_limit <= 0 then
      # protection against recursive structure (like in the tests)
      io.puts '  '*indent_level + '(recursion limit reached)'
    else
      #puts ostrct_or_hash.inspect
      if ostrct_or_hash.is_a?(RecursiveOpenStruct) then
        ostrct_or_hash = ostrct_or_hash.marshal_dump
      end

      # We'll display the key values like this :    key =  value
      # to align display, we look for the maximum key length of the data that will be displayed
      # (everything except hashes)
      data_indent = ostrct_or_hash \
        .reject { |k, v| v.is_a?(RecursiveOpenStruct) || v.is_a?(Hash) } \
          .max {|a,b| a[0].to_s.length <=> b[0].to_s.length}[0].to_s.length
      # puts "max length = #{data_indent}"

      ostrct_or_hash.each do |key, value|
        if (value.is_a?(RecursiveOpenStruct) || value.is_a?(Hash)) then
          io.puts '  '*indent_level + key.to_s + '.'
          display_recursive_open_struct(io, value, indent_level + 1, recursion_limit - 1)
        else
          io.puts '  '*indent_level + key.to_s + ' '*(data_indent - key.to_s.length) + ' = ' + value.inspect
        end
      end
    end

    true
  end

end

end

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Small town meets big ski slopes at Angel Fire, a New Mexico destination best known for its proximity to rugged mountains, dramatic canyons and full-on forest.
The Labyrinth in St. Francis Cathedral - Santa Fe
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1807 Second Street No.29, Santa Fe
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3500 Apache Pass Road, Bowie
Fort Bowie commemorates the story of the bitter conflict between the Chiricahua Apaches and the United States military. Apache resistance was finally overcome at Fort Bowie, and the result was the end of the Indian wars in the United States.
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Radium Springs
Established as a peacekeeping presence on the banks of the Rio Grande in 1865, Fort Selden played an integral role in protecting settlers and travelers in what are now the central and southern parts of New Mexico. During the 1880's, Fort Selden housed multiple members of US Infantry and Cavalry, and...
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Built in 1855 to protect local settlements from Apache raids, Fort Stanton stands today just as it has since the 19th century. Maintained by local citizens and history enthusiasts, the Fort has been home to Kit Carson, Bill the Kid, John "Black Jack" Pershing and hundreds of others bringing law to a wild frontier.
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Fort Stanton Recreation Area is comprised of 24,000 acres of BLM lands within the old Fort Stanton Military Reservation. Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Blanca Mountains in southern New Mexico, Fort Stanton uniquely blends mountain streams, rolling hills, mesas, and open bottomlands. Fort Sta...
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Fort Union was established in 1851 as the guardian of the Santa Fe Trail. During it's forty-year history, three different forts were constructed close together. The third Fort Union was the largest in the American Southwest, and functioned as a military garrison, territorial arsenal, and military su...
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2132 Central Avenue, Los Alamos
Established in 1920 as a boarding school for young boys and modeled after the Boy Scouts of America, the Los Alamos Ranch School educated such famous icons as William Burroughs and Gore Vidal. The school was purchased by the Federal Government in 1942 and housed engineers working on the Manhattan Project. Today Fuller Lodge is used as an art gallery.


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Vehicle Walk Arounds
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About The Lasco Press Newspaper
The Lasco Press is a newspaper based out of Fenton, MI 48430. The local newspaper both printed and web based serve the Fenton area including Liden, Holly, Grand blanc, Flint, and surrounding communities.
The Lasco family has been around the Mid-Michigan area for over 100 years. They currently own and operate Lasco Ford in Fenton, Michigan and Lasco of Grand Blanc in Grand Blanc, Michigan.
After being heavily involved in the community for over 30 years, the family decided it was time to even take a step further and launch a community newspaper, The Lasco Press. The goal is to provide great content to the local people including current events, local success stories, sports, announcements, local news, and much more. The first issue of The Lasco Press went to print in March of 2015 and currently is being delivered to over 20,000 households. This is a very large local reach and the newspaper will also focus to grow in the near future as well as provide hand delivered circulation.
We invite you to send us any local news, announcements, charity information, fundraisers, business stories, current events, and more with The Lasco Press. We would love to help you spread positive news around our community.
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Another look at the data on gun violence
by Pat Perriello
I wanted to gather some recent data on gun violence in our country for consideration. Let's look first at some data generated by Heeding God's Call: There are 283 million guns currently in civilian hands in the United States, yet the number of homes with guns has declined from 54 percent in 1977 to 33 percent in 2009. The average number of guns per owner has therefore increased from 4.1 in 1994 to 6.9 in 2004. Firearms kill 30,000 people each year in the United States, a number that includes accidental shootings and suicides.
Other items of interest include some statistics from other countries. There are fewer than 50 gun homicides each year in Japan. Germany, Italy and France each have fewer than 150 gun homicides annually, while Canada has fewer than 200. In the United States, more than 10,000 gun homicides occur each year.
Here is some additional data from the National Institute of Justice. A total of 467,321 individuals were victims of crime committed with a firearm in 2011. Firearms were used in 68 percent of all deaths, most involving handguns. In 1993, there were 17,075 gun homicides. In the ensuing years, that number has fluctuated, but stood at 10,869 in 2008. Gang-related homicides involved a gun in 95 percent of cases. The percentage of homicides caused by firearms in the commission of a felony went from 60 percent in 1980 to 74 percent in 2005.
Let me also remind us of some of the well-publicized shootings from 2012. There was the Colorado movie theater shooting in July. The Sikh temple shooting in Wisconsin followed in August. The tragic events in Newtown, Conn., followed in December.
Mother Jones notes that 62 mass shootings have occurred since 1982 in 30 states, from Massachusetts to Hawaii. Twenty-five of these shootings have taken place since 2006, and seven of them happened in 2012.
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Finally, CNN on Jan. 18 highlighted a number of shootings that occurred in one week in January of this year. In Philadelphia, two 15-year-olds were wounded in the gym at Delaware Valley Charter School. In Indiana, two women were shot to death at a supermarket. A 12-year-old student in a New Mexico middle school seriously wounded two students. In Florida, a 71-year-old retired policeman shot and killed a moviegoer who was texting at the movies.
A couple of points should be clear to everyone. First of all, the incidents are occurring in every corner of our country. No area is immune, and no venue remains free from gun violence. Gun violence is happening in every strata of the community and every socioeconomic group. The numbers should be troubling to all of us. When compared to other countries, we are clearly doing something wrong.
We need to get beyond the rhetoric that divides us into two hostile camps and find a bipartisan group of legislators who can bridge the divide. Our interest needs to be in making our country safer while still protecting legitimate gun rights. The goal cannot be blind adherence to the First Amendment with no possible restrictions, nor should it be to take guns away from legitimate gun owners. The goal should be to make this a safer country for our families. We and our children need to feel safer in our schools, our malls, our theaters and our streets.
A safer country can be achieved. The senseless killings can be addressed. Lives can be saved. We do not need to wake up each day to another story of carnage happening somewhere in America. All across this country and in the halls of Congress, Americans need to stand up and demand action.
The effort to reduce the number of lives lost through senseless gun violence deserves a response that is at least as robust as that evidenced by the thousands of Americans who marched on Washington in the snow to oppose abortion on Jan. 22.
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Boys who achieved an 'A' Grade in Junior Certificate Business receiving their Certificates of Acknowledgement from Waterford IT and the BSTAI.
In house awards for exceptional performance in Junior Certificate including one student who achieved 10 A Grades at higher Level and a Distinction in English HL.
Our young men received their John Paul II Gold Medal and were accompanied by their tutor MS Liz Murphy.
Winners of the ISTA South East Regional Senior Science Quiz in WIT during Science Week.
Sean Russell, David Dunphy, Peter Lawlor and Michael Galavan collecting Entrance Scholars Awards in UCD in recognition of their performance in Leaving Certificate 2018.
Our Wellread Team collecting our Award. Parents, teachers and students.


Delta One customers flying on all international routes can now take their pick of delicious, regionally-inspired meals before they fly, giving them more control over their in-flight experience.
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The hardest part of the pre-select process is deciding what to choose!
Delta will contact the customer via email three days before they fly, inviting them to choose their meal.
Menus are created using fresh, seasonal ingredients for a fuller flavor at altitude by Delta's in-house culinary team and chef partners. Customers can peruse the options at their leisure, make a selection and relax knowing their first choice of delicious meal is guaranteed.
As well as their pre-select main course, Delta's menus feature a selection of appetizers, starters and desserts, so customers can tailor their dining experience to their tastes.
Meals are accompanied by a selection of wines hand-picked by Master Sommelier, Andrea Robinson.
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Tripura: Swami Chittaranjan Debbarma awarded with Karmayogi Award
Swami Chittaranjan Debbarma was honored with the Karmayogi Award by Swami Jitendranand Saraswati, the General Secretary of Ganga Mahasabha at an event hosted at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
Dr. Bhagwat Kishanrao, Union Minister of State for Finance was the chief guest in the program, while Gautam Thakur, Chairman of Saraswat Co-operative Bank was the special guest.
My Home India, a social organization working on topics related to Northeast India, organized the 8th Karmayogi Awards 2021 ceremony on Sunday.
About Swami Chittaranjan Debbarma
Swami Chittaranjan Debbarma, the recipient of the Karmayogi Award, is a sanyasi and has been a part of Shantikali Ashram in Tripura for a long time. Born on 22 January 1962 in Barkathal (Tripura), Debbarma after his formal education entered the service as Panchayat Secretary.
While being the Panchayat Secretary, he got an opportunity to meet Swami Kali Ji on a journey and became his disciple after being influenced by his life principles. Swami Kali was assassinated by the militants after which Swami Chittaranjan Debbarma took charge of the ashram.
For the past several decades, Swami Chittaranjan Debbarma has had immense contribution towards tribal welfare, social upliftment, education, health and organic agriculture, tailoring, skill development in remote and tribal areas of Tripura.
According to Swami Vivekananda Samiti, the organizer of the Karmayogi Award, Swami Chittaranjan Das has taken a new initiative to change the lives of the marginalized sections in the tribal areas. Swami Chittaranjan Debbarma left his family to dedicate his entire life to society, his priceless work of humanity in the difficult times of the COVID-19 pandemic is a source of inspiration for anyone.
His past honors
Swami Chittaranjan Debbarma has been previously awarded with many honors for his religious and social work. Among them includes the Krishna Chandra Gandhi Award for the year 2019 from the Northeast Tribal Education Committee.
Addressing this honor ceremony through video conferencing, Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb recalled the extremism and extremist incidents in Tripura in the last few decades and remembered Chittaranjan Debbarma's contribution towards humanity.
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The Church of the Ascension is holding its Annual Strawberry Tea on Thursday 9 June 2011 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There will be delicious homemade scones with fresh strawberry topping and real whipped cream. There will be fabulous crafts, great baking, and your presence……what a great way to spend a Thursday evening! You can purchase tickets at the door.


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DP Ruto distances himself from ex-CS Rashid Echesa woes
By Tonny Ndungu For Citizen Digital Published on: February 15, 2020 12:18 (EAT)
Deputy President William Ruto has distanced himself from former Sports Cabinet Secretary Rashid Echesa woes
In a Tweet, Ruto blamed his political competitors of launching a smear-campaign by throwing him smack into the former Cabinet Secretary's afflictions.
"The desperation of my political competitors on their choreographed smear campaign against WsR is evident even for fools (whom we have a shortage for)to see. Just wait and see where this will end up. Washindwe! Go for the fraudsters. Leave me to serve the nation," He wrote.
The DP's tweet was responding to a newspaper headline which referred to the ex-CS as his ally claiming that the DP's office had become a 'citadel for fake deals'.
Echesa who will be cooling his heels at the Muthaiga Police Station slammer the entire weekend was arrested on Thursday by detectives over an alleged KSh.39B fake military equipment scam.
Echesa, who was grilled the entire day, is alleged to have used the Office of the Deputy President and the signature of Defence Cabinet Secretary Amb. Monica Juma to cut a fraudulent multi-billion shilling deal.
In a narrative depicting a movie script, the former Cabinet Secretary is said to have approached foreign investors through mail introducing himself as a Kenyan politician who would hook them up with a lucrative Ksh.39.5 billion tender.
To show commitment he is reported to have asked them to pay a firm known as Pizzle Consultancy $115,000 (Ksh.11.5 million) which he is alleged to have pocketed.
He is alleged to have summoned the directors of the company into the country and had a meeting at a Nairobi hotel in the presence of people dressed in military uniform, one of them introducing himself to the investors as a General who would be the user of the military equipment to be supplied to the department of Defence.
The directors then arranged a trip for Echesa and three others to Poland, the headquarters of the company to inspect the surveillance equipment. It is here that he said he would receive Ksh.52 million upon the signing of the contract after allegedly approving the standards of the equipment.
Then came the D-day. On Thursday, February 13, the two investors, an Egyptian and an American were then ushered in style at Harambee Annex where the deal was to be signed in the Office of the Deputy President. It is here that it struck them odd why the man who identified himself as General was dressed in a suit this time round.
They also said they never got to meet the Deputy President despite Echesa promising that the contract would be signed in his presence.
What baffled investigators is that the fictitious tender document found both in the Office of the Deputy President and Echesa's car, bore the signature of Defence Cabinet Secretary Amb. Monica Juma among other senior ministry officials.
Forensic investigations on the signatures have been launched, ahead of summons for the CS next week
Echesa, who was later taken to Muthaiga Police Station, was arrested alongside Daniel Otieno Omondi, Kennedy Oyoo and Clifford Okoth.


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