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AHS ACTIVITIES NEWSLETTER

WELCOME TO 2022-23!

AHS ACTIVITIESNEWSLETTERWELCOME TO 2022-23!
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BOYS SOCCER

The varsity soccer team will play their 1st. game of the season on Tuesday at 5:30. Varsity and JV soccer will play at home Thursday vs. Pattonville at 4:15/5:45?


Admission is free....come on out and root on the Cougars!

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E-SPORTS

ATTENTION AFFTON HS STUDENT GAMERS!

The Affton eSports club is returning to campus! If you are interested please fill out the below interest survey!

CLICK HERE to access the survey!

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YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW!!

For two short weeks yearsbooks will be sold for the lowest price of the year - $50.00

After September 10, the price will increase. So reserve your copy today!!



https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/

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SOFTBALL

Softball had a good showing in the Ritenour Softball Tourney this weekend, going 1-2. Holly James, sophomore, led the way with 5 hits over the weekend including 3 extra base hits. Olivia Woolard picked up the win pitching on Saturday against STEAM Academy. Nice Job Ladies!!!
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VOLLEYBALL

Members of the Girls Volleyball team volunteered their time on Sunday, face painting at the Affton Back to School Bash. Both players and the small cougars had a blast!
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AHS FREEDOM FIGHTERS

AHS Freedom FIghters will hold their first meeting this Thursday, September 1, in Room 302 (Mr. Jennings Room) from 2:25-3:15

FALL WEIGHT ROOM TIMES

The Weight Room will be open to all on September 6. It will be open from 2:25 to 3:25. It will be open Monday-Thursday's.
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FOOTBALL SEASON OPENER

Football had a tough loss against Lutheran South on Friday, but they are ready to bounce back this Friday when they take on Sainte Genevieve at St. Genevieve High School. Come out and show your Cougar Pride!!! Game starts at 7:00 pm.


Click here for this weeks Football newsletter:

https://www.smore.com/5fcr9

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

20% OFF FOR A SHORT TIME:


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

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 (109)

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 mailto: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. Heitkoetler mheitkoetler@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

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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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