Thursday, January 19, 2017

Entrance music:




The Passing of a Pirate:

HAVRE – Gail Gingerich passed away Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2016, at the Northern Montana Care Center in Havre.
He was born May 29, 1928, in Black Duck, Minnesota, to Carl and Nellie Gingerich. The family moved to the Bitterroot Valley when he was a small boy. He was raised in the Victor area and graduated from Victor High School in 1946 where he participated in basketball, football and track. After high school he enlisted in the Navy. He served in the SeaBees in the South Pacific after World War  II. He married Joan Robbins of Victor on Sept. 24, 1949.
The young couple lived and worked in many different places and had many different jobs. He worked as an underground miner in Cobalt, ldaho, and Butte. He also was a mechanic in Missoula and Hamilton. He then worked in the woods while Joan ran the small grocery store they had purchased in Victor.
Gail then took to driving truck, eventually owning his own milk hauling business. His last job was as a school bus driver in Victor.
After Joan’s death on July 24, 2003, he spent a few years by himself. He then married Janet Brown, they divorced a few years later.
On Sept. 1, 2013, he married Jacquian Higgins whom he had known in high school.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Victor, the Victor Volunteer Fire Department and a proud member of the Victor Booster Club.
Gail is survived by his wife Jackie of Great Falls; son Gary (Mary Ann) of Victor; daughter Cindy (Steve) Snell of Havre; grandchildren, Sarah, Rowdy, Elizabeth, Serina, and George, and six great-grandchildren, Elijah, Kai, Kaden, Maurizio, Nicholas and Spencer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, three brothers, and one sister.
Memorial services will be held on Friday, Jan. 20, at 11 a.m. at the Victor Community Church, Pastor John Capen officiating.
A reception following the service will be held at the church.
The family suggests memorials be sent to the Victor Athletic fund at the Victor High School.



January 19, 2017
 This week’s theme:
Fun & Excitement

To look back all the time is boring. Excitement lies in tomorrow.
Natalia Makarova








From the galley:  



Thursday



19
Biscuits & Gravy,
Corn,
Peaches, Cookie


This week in Victor




Thursday 19
Friday 20
  • HSBB Vs Charlo (A) 4:00.  GBGB (Both JV play at the same time.  Bus leaves at 1:45
Saturday 21
  • HSBB Vs Darby (H) 1:00.GBGB







Counseling Office News:  
Attention Sophomores & Juniors: Applications are here for the Med Start Summer Camps. Preference is given to students from low income families. The U of M is hosting this camp on June 11-15. Students will live on Campus. The cost is $500 but scholarships are available. This is a great opportunity to learn about Health Careers.
ATR Art Contest! “Bitterroot Valley Nature & Wildlife”.
Drawing, Painting, Sculpture
Entry deadline is March 31st
Claremont Review Poetry, Fiction and Art Contest for artists aged 13-19
See Mrs. Ogden to participate!




High School students, this is a great scholarship opportunity. The 9th Circuit Court is hosting an essay/video contest about Japanese Internment Camps and the current anti-Muslim sentiment occurring in our country.  Here is the link:




Middle school girls basketball starts Monday, January 30th. Those who did not play fall sports need to get their physicals and turn in their paper work BEFORE Jan. 30th.

Reminders from the student handbook: “Students will not be excused for absences during quarter/semester test week except for medical reasons.”

 “Semester Test Exemption – A student may be exempt from semester tests if all the following criteria are met at the end of each semester:   l.   Accumulate no more than three absences in a class   2.  Accumulate no more than two tardies in a class   3.  Earn a grade of at least 3.5 in a class   4.  Acquire no in-school or out-of-school suspensions   5.  Accumulate no more than one detention Two tests will be mandatory for all students.  Mandatory tests will be determined by the administration and faculty.  If a student is exempt from a test he or she is NOT required to attend that particular class on the day of the test.  Students who are exempt may attend class, go to a designated room or be checked out by a parent.  The student may choose to take the semester test even if he or she is exempt in order to raise their grade without the risk of lowering their grade.”
Required tests are periods 2 & 5.

Mrs. Taylor’s PE classes will have health on Monday, January 23 instead of Wednesday. Meet in her room to review for final and finish up projects.

The Lone Rock Community Ski bus will be running
THIS SATURDAY: January 21st
COST:
Bus only: $5
Tickets 12 and under: $23 + 5 for bus = $28
TIcket 13 and up: $28 + 5 for bus = $33

Schedule: Leaves Lone Rock at 7:25am.  Leaves Cowboy Troy's at 7:50am.  Leaves LT at 4:15pm

Flier and release form (only needed one time per season) available from the Victor School office.

More info at Lone Rock Community Ski Bus facebook page or Lone Rock School (777-3314)

Will run every Saturday until the snow runs out or there is a lack of riders - whichever comes first!









There will be a Middle School dance
When: Thursday, January 26, from 6:30-9:00 pm
Where: in the Multi-Purpose Room.
Cost: $3 each or $5 for two.



Sophomores and Juniors:
If you have a 3.5 cumulative grade point average at semester,  you will be invited to apply to the Victor Chapter of The National Honor Society.  You will be asked to list accomplishments in the areas of
1.  Co-curricular Activities
2.  Leadership
3.  Community Activities
4.  Work Experience, Recognition, and Awards

World History 5th period: You all need to come to class prepared, go to the bathroom and get your chromebook/notebook/pen before class starts. We’re going to spend class time studying, not leaving.

Other Announcements???????????


Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance:

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