Friday, January 20, 2006

Today's announcements

Alden Vs. JFK
The varsity boys basketball team overcame an 18-point 3rd quarter deficit Thursday, January 19, 2006, to extended their win streak to 4 and to beat JFK by 2, 67-65. The team trailed the whole game giving up 5 3-pointers in the 1st quarter. JFK led 37-24 at halftime and continued good play in the 3rd quarter. The Bulldogs never gave up and pressured the Bears throughout the final quarter. Travis Fuller contributed to the team?s turn around with 3 steals in the 4th quarter and all of his 10 points including a 3-pointer and 3 for 4 from the foul line. Aaron Williamson also came alive in the final quarter scoring 11 of his season high 19 points including 5 for 5 from the foul line. He also finished with 7 rebounds. Peter Subsara also sparked the team with great defense, 5 assists and 8 of his 13 points in the 4th with a 3-pointer and 3 for 4 from the foul line. Mack Lambert did his job and scored 17 points. Mike Roller and Leonard Kubiak scored 4 and 2 points apiece in the win. Finally, Taylor Gavigan was held to only 2 points, but his defense and 10 rebounds cannot be forgotten. The team shot 12 for 15 from the free throw line in the end including Aaron?s 2 foul shots with 19 seconds left to seal the victory. The Bulldogs? record is now 6-7, 4-2 in the league. The team faces East Aurora on Friday, January 20, 2006, and Pembroke Monday, January 23, 2006. Both games are at home so start time is 7:30.

The scholastic bowl team had another second place finish last night at GCC, losing to Akron and beating Pavilion. Andrea F., and Dan D. were the high scores for Alden. Look for our matches to be televised in the near future!

Attention seniors return your yearbook PDA’s as soon as possible!

February 6th is the last day to purchase a 2005-2006 yearbook; send in your money and order form soon.

Attention Cultural Diversity Club members: there is a very important after school meeting today in the guidance office. Please make every effort to check in.

National honor society members: there will be a mandatory meeting on Monday at 2:30PM in room 122.


Attention all faculty and students. You may have noted the green and blue recycling bins out in the hallways. Please place your empty bottles and cans in them. Thank you.

Yesterday, the rifle team lost to visiting Clarence buy a score of 1362 to 1310. The team fires at Kenmore East on Tuesday.