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AHS ACTIVITIES NEWSLETTER

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

AHS ACTIVITIESNEWSLETTERSEPTEMBER 11, 2022

HOMECOMING TICKETS - ON SALE NOW!!

Homecoming tickets are on sale now! You may purchase your ticket at:

https://bit.ly/AHSHOMECOMING22


Get your ticket before 9/14 and get a FREEEEEEE Homecoming Shirt!!! (this deadline WILL NOT be extended)


If you would like to bring someone from another school, you may get a guest form in the library. Please fill out and return to Mr. Kappler in the office.

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YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW!!

Order your 2022-23 yearbook now for $55.00.


Towads the end of the year, all AHS Students will gather and sign their classmates yearbooks. Last year was the first year doing this, since the students had so much fun, this tradition will continue for 2022-23


https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/

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2021-22 Yearbook Signing

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2021-22 AHS YEARBOOK SIGNING

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SENIOR AD'S-DEADLINE 10/28

Senior ads are accepted on a space-available basis. When space runs out or they reach their plant deadline, they can no longer accept ads.

Submit your ad early by OCTOBER 28!


Don't miss your chance to give a special message to your senior! Everyone is welcome to purchase a senior add in the yearbook...parents, siblings, grandparents, friends, guardians... DIG OUT THOSE BABY PICTURES, KINDERGARTEN PICS, FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL PICS of your senior! It makes a lasting memory for them in the yearbook!


See example below... You can create anyway you would like to.

https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/ school order number code: 8472


Remember, Deadline is 10/28

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FIRST HOME FOOTBALL GAME

Friday Night Lights at AHS was awesome with so many groups in attendance, beautiful weather, and the Cougars got the win!

Mini cheer joined the AHS Cheer team at halftime, the marching band was phenomenal!

The freshmen class experienced their first football game as AHS Cougars before the game at the annual CATS crew tailgate. party where they enjoyed food, played games and went into the game together as the class of 2026!


The AHS Cougar started out with Dr. Myers and Mr. Gillean before he roared out to the field!

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The full moon over AHS Field

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MINI CHEER WITH THE AHS CHEER TEAM

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MARCHING BAND

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FRESHMEN TAILGATE PARTY

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FOOTBALL - THAT'S A "W"!

The Cougars hosted their first home game Friday night against Bishop DuBourg/Hancock and finished with a score of 56-12! Let's keep it going Cougars.
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SOCCER

Soccer ended the week with a 2-1 record. They lost to Whitfield and defeated Brentwood (7-0) and Metro on penalty kicks. Both teams travel to Northwest on Monday and they're at home Thursday vs Ritenour. Free admission
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SOFTBALL - AT HOME ...

The softball team is home! Affton played their first home game at AHS on August 29, with Dr. Myers throwing out the first pitch!


Thursday, the team took on U-City, the Cougars was down 7-9 in the sixth, when the Cougars bats came out hitting. Cougars won 17-9! Nice job ladies!


If you have a chance to check out a game, come on up.

Admission is always free -

Next home game is Monday, 9/12 vs. Metro at 4:15. Go Cougars!

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CROSS COUNTRY

The Cross Country Team participated in the 17th. annual XC Festival in Forest Park.

Results will be in the next actvity newsletter.

UPCOMING HOME GAMES

Monday, September 12:

Softball vs. Metro High School - 4:15


Tuesday, September 13:

all away games


Wednesday, September 14:

Girls Tennis vs. Bishop DuBourg @ Whitecliff Park - 3:45

Softball vs. Hancock - 4:00


Thursday, September 15:

Girls Tennis vs. Mehlville @ Whitecliff Park - 4:00

Softball vs. Ritenour - 4:15

JV/V Soccer vs. Ritenour - 4:15/6:00

Boys Swim - Tri Meet with Hazelwood Central and Hazelwood East - 4:30

Girls Volleyball vs. Ritenour - F/4:30 JV/4:30 V/5:30


Friday, September 16:

No Home Games


Saturday, September 17:

AFFTON DAYS

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PICTURE DAY WAS A SUCCESS

Trotter Photography is our New Photography Company!


School Pictures were taken on Friday. We are so excited about this new photography company! In the coming weeks, proofs will be sent home with students and you will be able to choose your backround and package all online.


November 15, is Senior Picture Day!! Seniors will have two different poses available to them. They can bring their own outfits or choose a standard from the photographer.

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GSA MEETING - MONDAY, 9/12

Next GSA Meeting is September 12 in Mrs. Pickett's Room (106) from 2:30-3:30.

The Affton Gender and Sexuality Alliance club strives to create a positive environment which will work towards eliminating discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation through the education of students and staff at Affton High School.

INTERNATIONAL CLUB -MONDAY, 9/12

Mr. Jennings will have the International Club meeting after school in Mr. Jennings Room. (ROOM 302)
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ESPORTS - TUESDAY, 9/13

The Affton Varsity Rocket League team moves into its second week of competition on Tuesday, Sept. 13th against Francis Howell North. On that same day the eSports Club will host its first Rocket League tournament for club members. Club members who are interested in playing in the tournament should show up at 2:30 in room 144. You can also follow all the action on social media: @afftonesports
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FCCLA MEETING - TUESDAY, 9/13

All are welcome to attend FCCLA! 2:15 - 3:00 Ms. Barnhart's Room 111.

Why Join?

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) offers members the opportunity to expand their leadership potential and develop skills for life—planning, goal setting, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal communication—all necessary within the home and workplace. FCCLA is unique among youth organizations because its programs are planned and run by members. It is the only Career and Technical in-school Student Organization with family as its central focus.

FREEDOM FIGHTERS - THURSDAY, 9/15

Freedom Fighters will meet Thursday after school in Mr. Jennings classroom (room 302 until 3:30).

AHS CLUBS

If sports isn't your thing, why not try one of the many clubs at AHS.

They are all listed below.

If your interested, please see that sponsor for more information!


All information regarding sports or clubs can be found on our website:

https://ahs.afftonschools.net/o/ahs



ANIME CLUB

Mr. O'Brien
mailto:mobrien@afftonschools.net

Watch anime


CATS CREW (FRESHMEN MENTORING PROGRAM)
Ms. Free: free@afftonschools.net
Mr. Mittler: mmittler@afftonschools.net

Work with excellent Junior and Senior mentors to conduct freshmen orientation the day before school starts. We use the LINK Crew curriculum. We also do team building exercises throughout the year that help the freshmen get acclimated and succeed in high school. Also promotes getting involved in at least one sport/club/activity while in high school.


CYBER PATRIOTS
Ms. Koblents: rkoblents@afftonschools.net

Computer Science


DECA
Mr. Stringer: astringer@afftonschools.net

Prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. Must be enrolled in a business/marketing course. Competitions at Districts in February, State in March, and Internationals will be held in April.


FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America):
Mr. Henning: dhenning@afftonschools.net

Provides Opportunities to develop leadership skills and increase knowledge of business. Students compete on the district level with the possibility of advancing to the state and national levels.


FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes):

Mr. Uthoff ruthoff@afftonschools.net

Mrs. Cartier ccartier@afftonschools.net

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is touching millions of lives challenging coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high, and youth levels to use the powerful medium of athletics to impact the world for Jesus Christ. FCA focuses on serving local communities by equipping, empowering, and encouraging people to make a difference for Christ.


FCCLA (Family Career, and Community Leaders of America)
Ms. Larson: mailto:mlarson@afftonschools.net

Ms. Barnhart mailto:mbarnhart@afftonschools.net

Attend conferences and STAR events where students are able to compete in district, state, and possibly national competitions regarding presentations that revolve around FACS content.


REEDOM FIGHTERS:

Mr. Jennings bjennings@afftonschools.net and

Mrs. Cartier ccartier@afftonschools.net

The Affton High School Freedom Fighters is a Youth Leadership Group whose mission is to educate ourselves and others and take action to make our school and community equitable and inclusive. First Meeting is Monday, September 13, in Room 302


GAMES CLUB

Mr. Ketih: rkeith@afftonschools.net

Students can come together to play games of all types: board games, card games, video games. It gives students a chance to find other students with similar interests.


GARDEN CLUB
Mr. O’Brien mobrien@afftonschools.net

Grow vegetables at the high school and eat them! Learn about the process. Go on field trips related to these topics.


GAMES CLUB:

Mr. Keith rkeith@afftonschools.net

Play board games


GENDER-SEXUALITY ALLIANCE (FORMERLY GSA: GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE)
Mrs. Pickett jpickett@afftonschools.net

Everyone Welcome to attend weekly meetings on Monday's 2:30-3:30 in Ms. Conway's Room (106)

The mission is to raise awareness and understanding of human diversity of all kinds including sexual orientation and gender identity.


HIGH SCHOOL E SPORTS
Mr. Lewis: blewis@afftonschools.net

Electronic sports, not to be confused with video games. Esports takes video gaming to another level with organized competitive gameplay between two teams, governed by its own strict set of rules and guidelines.


HOSA (Future Health Professionals)
Mrs. Wall awall@afftonschools.net

Health Occupations Students of America is a national professional organization for students interested in a healthcare career. The officers are elected and meet once a month to plan activities for the organization. Activities include team building activities, national fundraisers, local fundraisers, and state and national competitions.


INTERNATIONAL CLUB
Mr Jennings bjennings@afftonschools.net

The international club is open to all students of Affton High School. The International Club’s goal is to raise awareness of, promote the value of, and maximize opportunities for students from a diverse variety of places of origin and cultures.


KEY CLUB (SPONSORED BY KIWANIS)
Dr. Buck buck@afftonschools.net

Mrs. Giunta: mgiunta@afftonschools.net

student-led organization whose goal is to encourage leadership through serving others


MATHLETES
Mr. Polokonis dpolokonis@afftonschools.net

Mathletes is a club dedicated to celebrating the beauty of mathematics. There are several contests throughout the year, in which students have a chance to compete against other schools all over Missouri.


MENTORING MATTERS
Mrs. Merlo mmerlo@afftonschools.net
Mrs. Stewart gstewart@afftonschools.net

Mentoring Matters mission is to develop friendships, promote school spirit, and foster inclusion of all. Some activities include going to some Cougar sport events and various extracurricular AHS events with a buddy. Buddy lunches and team building events are also part of the club.


NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Mr. Esselman besselman@afftonschools.net & Ms. Free lfree@afftonschools.net

Nationwide organization for high school students in the United States and outlying territories, which consists of many chapters in high schools. Selection is based on four criteria: scholarship (academic achievement), leadership, service, and character


ROBOTICS
Mrs. Koblents bkoblents@afftonschools.net

A robotics club is a gathering of students who are interested in learning about and working with robots


SPEECH & DEBATE
Mr. Kozak tkozak@afftonschools.net

Competitive academic activity in which students utilize both their wit and intellect to challenge peers and opponents


STUDENT COUNCIL
Ms. Nelson jnelson@afftonschools.net and

Mrs. Pickett jpickett@afftonschools.net

share students' ideas, interests, and concerns with teachers and school principals. They often also help raise funds for school-wide activities, including social events, community projects, helping people in need and school reform.


TEAMS (Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics, and Science)
Mr. Polokonis dpolokonis@afftonschools.net
Mr. Bernabo abernabo@afftonschools.net

Middle and High School competition helping students discover their potential for engineering. Using math, science, and 21st. Century learning skills. Students work together to problem-solve real world challenges. Throughout the competition, students work collaboratively to solve original and innovative engineering scenarios focused on an annual theme. The test consists of both a collaborative multiple-choice section and an open-ended design competition with a common engineering-based theme. We take three teams of 8-9 students to Rolla (University of Missouri Science and Technology) for the full day competition each spring.


TECHNICAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION (TSA)
Mr. Bernabo abernabo@afftonschools.net
Mr. Heitkoetter mheikoetter@afftonschools.net

national student organization created to develop skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) as well as business education.


TREND
Mrs. Snethen jsnethen@afftonschools.net

Promote Drug Free lifestyle

ART HILL DEDICATION SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURN.

BE AWARE OF LIVE STREAM LINKS

We wanted you to be aware of a scam regarding live streaming for athletics.

First, we will always let you know if something will be live streamed in this newsletter and on our website. We will also let you know via social media as a POST not a COMMENT.

There are scammers posting in the comments (that look very real) about live streaming. Please do not click on those. We try to catch them as soon as possible to delete them.


To know for sure, please feel free to contact Mrs. Dreon in the activities office if you have any question of it's reliability. 314-633-5969 or email mdreon@afftonschools.net

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SCHOOL STORE - AHS GEAR


https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/missouri/saintlouis/affton-high-school

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GET LIVE UPDATED SPORT SCHEDULES

You can see live updated sport schedules anytime. Click the below link:

https://www.arbiterlive.com/School/Calendar/185

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CONTACT INFO

Chris Kappler - Activities Director

314-951-4923


Becky Stigen - Athletic Trainer

314-899-6510


Mary Dreon - Activities Secretary

314-633-5969 - Office

314-337-9804 - Cell

Email: ckappler@afftonschools.net
Website: http://ahs.afftonschools.net/activities/athletics
Location: 8309 MacKenzie Road, Affton, MO, USA
Phone: 314-633-5969
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ahsathletics
Twitter: @AFFTONATHLETICS

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