12/11/19

• There will be a Women's Lacrosse meeting in Room 1515, on Friday, during A lunch. 
• The PTSA will be selling Spirit Wear again this Friday, in the cafeteria, during lunch. They take cash, check and credit cards. 
• Come to the Cube in the library today during both lunches to build with Legos, circuits, duct tape and other fun things!
• Good luck to our Wrestlers tonight as they host Apex High. 
• We have Indoor Track @ Panther Creek, too. 

12/10/19

• Good luck to our Basketball teams as they compete tonight vs. Holly Springs. 
• The Apex Friendship Chess Club won first place at a local team tournament this weekend, beating many local chess teams and high ranking players. Congrats to Isaac King, Ryan Poane, Claire McAuley, and Shok Berdiyorov.
• Are you interested in an International Business Degree? This Thursday, SKEMA Intl. School of Business will be here to talk about their Dual Business Degree opportunities with NCSU Poole Business School. Interested students should sign up in Student Services. 
• Anyone interested in trying out for Men's Golf, meet in the weight room "A" Lunch, tomorrow. 
• Calling all artists! it's time for the 5th Annual Holiday Bookmark contest in the libraty! Draw, paint or sketch a holiday scene on a bookmark and submit it to the library by December 17th. 
• BSA will have a meeting Wednesday B-half in room 4237. 
• Come to the Cube in the library on Wednesday during both lunches to build with Legos, circuits, duct tape and other fun things!

12/9/19

• Science Olympiad dues and forms must be submitted to Mrs. Boyd by Friday or events may be reassigned to alternate team members.  If you have not gotten a form, please stop by room 3222.
• SENIORS - this is a reminder that Wake Tech is in the Compass Studio today from 9-11 for on-site admissions.
• A meeting will be held on Dec 12th in room #2220 during A lunch for 10th or 11th grade students interested in Summer Ventures in Science and Math. Summer Ventures is a 4 week, residential program sponsored by the NC School for Science and Math.
• The Literary Revolutions magazine is having another poetry contest, with a seasonal theme. Submit a poem you've written about something seasonal, like holidays, winter weather or the New Year to literaryrevolutions@gmail.com or dropping them by Mrs. McClellan's room 3208. Poem are due before the holiday break! 
• The International Club continues its guest speaker series on Tuesday, Dec. 10 Lunch B. One of our AFHS students, Ilia Mikailli, will speak and answer questions about Iran, That's Tuesday, Lunch B in Room 4102. All are welcome.
• Winter Visual Art Exhibit opens Thursday, December 12th at 6:00PM. Art Students work will be on display! Please come out to support our amazing artists. 

12/6/19

• The December issue of The Patriot Press is out in news stands! Check the stands in front of the office and library to be sure to get your copy of your student newspaper!
• Winter Visual Art Exhibit opens Thursday, December 12th at 6:00 pm. Art students work will be on display. Please come out to support our amazing artists.
• TODAY IS THE DAY! Be sure to stop by the cafeteria today during Star Lunch and purchase your AFHS Spiritwear. We take cash, check and credit cards.
• In sports: Tonight boy's basketball is at Middle Creek and the girls face Middle Creek at home. Tomorrow wrestling is at Pinecrest. 

12/5/19

• WTCC will be here on Monday for on-site admissions. You can complete your application to WTCC with an advisor and receive your acceptance immediately. Please sign-up for your preferred time in Student Services before the end of the week!
• New Year. New Mindset. The mind over miles 5K is a run/walk fundraiser for a mintal helath non-profit. This event is hosted by Sydney Turner, Caley Peters and Jessica Sharda on January 4, 2020. Early registration is open now through December 15th, register before then to get your free shirt! Follow on Instagram @mindovermiles5K
• Wrestling competes at South Garner tonight!
• The Literary Revolutions magazine is having another poetry contest, with a seasonal theme. Submit a poem you've written about something seasonal, like holidays, winter weather or the New Year to literaryrevolutions@gmail.com or dropping them by Mrs. McClellan's room 3208. Poem are due before the holiday break!  
• The Craft n' Creations Club will be meeting this Friday in the Cube of the Media Center during both lunches. See you then!

12/4/19

• Jostens is here today during lunch to distribute senior products and class rings. Any senior that has NOT ordered their Cap and Gown attire should meet with Jostens today. 
• Don't forget that the PTSA will be here tomorrow, during lunch in the cafeteria, selling spirit wear. They can take cash, checks and/or credit cards. 
• Congrats to our Women's Basketball teams on their wins against Panther Creek last night. 

12/3/19

• Jostens will be here tomorrow during lunch in the auditorium lobby. They will distribute Ring Orders, Senior Cap and Gowns, senior products, and take new Senior Orders. New Senior orders will require a $60 down payment.
• The PTSA will be in the cafeteria, during lunch, on Friday selling Spirit Wear! They take cash, check and credit cards. Come check out their Winter gear.
• FOR FCCLA MEMBERS ONLY:  Today we are hosting a Dine-In Day in room 1228 during A lunch. Be sure to invite your favorite teacher to join us! We are also collecting items for our item drive through this Friday. Please bring canned goods, toiletry items and household products to room 1228.
• Workkeys test will be administered to qualifying seniors starting on Thursday, Dec. 5^th. Qualifying seniors should have received a letter in homeroom last week. This test is required. Please report to the Media Center NO LATER than 7:25 on your test day. Please bring a valid ID.

12/2/19

• Join us today in the Cube for the first Holiday movie of the movie marathon, The Polar Express. If you can't make it today, the next holiday movie will be Thursday during lunch. See you today!
• Are you interested in a career in Interactive Media, Game Design and Animation, Audio Design, Photography or Interior Design? If YES, then visit the Compass Studio on Thursday during STAR lunch to meet with Living Arts College. 
• Attention all Artists! It's time for the 5th Annual Holiday Bookmark Contest! Create an original, holiday themed, artistic bookmark and submit it to the library by December 17th. Any holiday qualifies for the theme. Stop by the library to pick up bookmarks to draw or paint on for the contest. Good luck!

11/26/19

• Attention all students! Musical Auditins will be held Monday, December 2nd from 2:30-5:30pm in the auditiorium. We are producing the musical Cinderella this year, so come on out and audition on Monday. Remember to bring your audition form!
• Good luck to our wrestlers and basketball players as they all compete tonight.
• There's no school Wednesday-Friday so enjoy your Thanksgiving weekend and we will see you back on Monday. Be safe Patriots. 

11/25/19

• The US Naval Academy will be in the Compass studio today during A and B lunch. Stop by and pick up information about admissions and application process.
• Congrats to our Football team on their historic season. Unfortunately, they lost on Friday to Hoggard but played as champs!
• Congratulation to Carly Manning winning the Girls Tournament and Tyler Magazine for placing 3rd at the Union Pine Invitational.
• 12 HOSA members competed on Friday at RLC that was held at So. Garner High School.  The following students participated in the competitions:   Zion Abebe, Czyrene Calcyan, Carlos Haring, Devin Li, Kiki Melaku, Aurea Michael, Cooper Murray, Emily Poteat, Antonio Preziuso, Royalson Shrestha, Kieron Steel, and Samantha Weitzel.  

  *  Zion Abebe placed in the top 10 for Medical Spelling

  *  Czyrene Calcyan placed 3rd in Researched Persuasive Speaking & Writing

  *  Carlos Haring placed 1st in Researched Persuasive Speaking & Writing

  *  Aurea Michael - placed in the top 10 for Medical Terminology

  *  Samantha Weitzel - 2nd in Human Growth & Development

  *  All of the participants represented AFHS well in their competitions.

11/21/19

• We have a Band Concert tonight at 7:00. Hope to see everyone there. 
• There is an NTHS meeting today, during first lunch in the CUBE
• Are you interested in being on STAGE? Come audition for this year's Spring Musical-Cinderella! You will need to attend the workshop on Monday, Nov. 25th from 2:30-5PM. See the callboard in the Arts wing for more information. You will need to sign up and get a packet. See Mrs. Reaves in Room 1525. 

11/20/19

• The AFHS Book Club will meet Thursday during B lunch in the Cube in the library. The genre selected is fantasy. See you then!
• Literary Revolutions would like to congratulate Maija Barshay for winning first place in our first ever poetry contest with her poem, "Poem Response."  Second place went to Michele Jennings and third place to Haleema Abdul-Malik.  Please come by room 3208 during A lunch this week to claim your prize.
• NHS will be collecting gently used clothes and books for a group of local charities from November 19 to December 6th. Items can be dropped off at Ms. Scanlon's room, 3234, or in the collection box by the main office.
• Reminder: If you signed up to participate in the Smash Brothers tournament, we will be meeting in the Cube both Lunches on Friday, 11/22. Prizes will be awarded.

11/19/19

• Congrats to Tempest Hubbard for winning 1st place in Literary Revolution's Winter themed art contest. 2nd place goes to Kathleen Plesh and 3rd place goes to Mallory Evans. Want to win the chance to be published? We are accepting submissions for our Scuplture Contest. The Theme? Traditions. Follow us on Instagram @literary-revolutions for more information. 
• West Point will be visiting our campus today! The meeting location has been changed. Stop by college corner by the AF to visit with West Point during STAR Lunch. 

11/18/19

• Winter Guard auditions begin today thru Wednesday in the band room starting at 5PM. No Experiece is required. 
• The US Military Acadmy, West Point, will be on campus November 19th. Sign up in Student Services. West Point offers a 100% fully funded education, medical/dental and a monthly stipend. Stop by Student Services to sign up. 
• Shoutout to our Teacher of the Year, Shannon Rybarczyk!
• Our Football team won in the 1st round of playoffs and will travel to Wilmington on Friday to play Hoggard!
• Our cheerleaders competed this weekend at Triangle PreStates and Varsity got 1st and JV got 5th. Great job.

11/15/19

• Our Fall Performance opened last night to great reviews. It continues through Saturday. You can find more info. on our main webpage, under Time Sensitive. You can purchase tickets there, as well.
• For the first time in our school's history, our football is in the STATE Playoffs. They play tonight at Green Hope High. No passes are allowed. Good luck!
• Our cheer teams compete on Saturday at Dorton Arena. Best of luck to both squads.
• The Craft N' Creations Club will be meeting Friday in the Cube of the Media Center during both lunches. 
• Students going off campus for lunch, please be careful. These wet conditions can be dangerous. 

11/14/19

• It's Opening Night for Greater Tuna, our Fall Production. Tickets are $8 online or at the door. It begins at 7pm.
• Congrats on an amazing soccer season to our Men's team. They played a hard fought battle against Wake Forest last night and unfornately lost by 1 in double OT. We are so proud of their efforts, especially the seniors. 
• Winter Guard Auditions will be November 18th, 19th and 20th. Please meet in the band room at 5pm, no experience required. 
• Attention Juniors, Junior Conferences are continuing today in the Media Center.  Please remember to be on time for your conference.  If you've forgotten when your conference is scheduled, please stop by Student Services.  If you have already missed your conference this week, please contact your counselor directly.  

11/13/19

• The famed US Military Academy, West Point, will be on campus November 19th. Sign up in Student Services. The U.S. Military Academy is the world’s preeminent institution for leadership development and higher education. Being accepted for admission into West Point is an exceptional honor and - in every regard - a degree earned from West Point speaks volumes about your abilities. West Point offers a 100% fully funded education, medical/dental and a monthly stipend. Stop by Student Services to sign up.
  
• The US Naval Academy will be hosting an information session in the Media Center Cube during "A" half of STAR lunch on November 25th.  Learn about how to earn a 4 year degree for FREE while getting a stipend of over 1K a month for certain living expenses plus $100 cash per month.  Think that you have what it takes? Sign up for the interest meeting in Student Services. 

11/12/19

• Apex Friendship Gymnastics team took 2nd at State Championships!
  Junior Macy Jennings is the Beam and Floor State Champion.
  Macy got a perfect 10 on floor to win her the NC State Champion floor Title.
  The team competed well and truly competed like champions, sadly the scores just didn’t fall in their favor for  the win.
  So proud of these ladies! 3 years in a row conference champions and 2 years in a row to take 2nd at States... not bad for this young team!
• Today is the first day of the AFHS Book Club's Holiday Book Drive! Please bring in your new and gently used children's books to the library through December 19th.

• Congratulations to all members of the Speech and Debate Team who competed at the Cary High School Tournament this weekend.
  Logan Lewis placed 4th place  in Extemporaneous Speaking, Daniela Paris earned 5th place in Original Oratory, Aurea Michael was 1st in Novice Lincoln Douglas, Haley Turner 2nd, Darla Sean Charles and Edwin Lozada were 3rd and 4th in Novice LD, Zoe Shipley and AJ DeSanto were 4th in Varsity Public Forum, Jessica Lee was 6th in Novice Congressional Debate.
• Speech and Debate team practices will continue this week as we prepare for the Durham Academy Invitational in January.  If you are interested in competing, it's never too late to join.  See Ms. Eckstein in 3210 or Ms. Robinson in 2226.
• NTHS inductions are tonight.
• Soccer went 6-0 at Pine Forest and will play again on Wed. @ Wake Forest.
• BSA will have a meeting Wed. the 13th in Room 4237. 

11/8/19

• Spanish Honors Society is having a MANDATORY meeting on Tuesday, November 12th, A half of lunch. This meeting is very important and all members of the chapter must attend. 
• The International Club invites you to have lunch and listen to another guest speaker from our international community. Devin Li will speak and answer questions about China during both lunches on Tuesday, November 12th. All are welcome. Room 4102. 
• Have you ever heard of a micro-fiction? They are short stories told in only a few hundred words, and you could get your own published in the first ever edition of the AFHS literary magazine! Submit a story that is written in 500 words or less, and send it in to literaryrevolutions@gmail.com, or see Mrs. McClellan in room 3208. Keep it PG-13 and submit up to 2 entries for a chance to win a $10 gift card to Chick-fil-a, a certificate showing your achievement, and a spot in the first edition of Literary Revolutions. The contest starts Monday, November 11th, and runs through Tuesday, November 26th, make sure to get your submissions in before Thanksgiving break! 
• Football at home tonight! Senior night vs. Garner 7:00 pm
• Tough loss for the JV football team last night. Congratulations on a great season to them as they did finish the season with only one loss. 
• Saturday our Gymnastics Team attends STATES in Raleigh and our Men's Soccer Team plays in Pine Forest for the 2nd round of 4A Playoffs. 
• No School on Monday. It's Veteran's Day. 

11/7/19

• Juniors and Seniors: The US Naval Academy will be in the Compass Studio November 12th. There are 15 spots available and the presentation includes a free lunch. Register in student services. Learn about the Naval Academy, the Application Process and how to qualify for $180,000 in scholarship funds. 
• Juniors, please be reminded that Junior Conferences will begin next Tuesday.  Please be on time for your conference.  If you lost your slip, or do not know when you are scheduled to meet with your counselor, please stop by Student Services.  If you cannot attend at your assigned time, please contact your counselor directly to reschedule.  
• Speech and Debate will meet today in 3210 during B lunch.  If you are attending the tournament this weekend at Cary High School, plan to attend.
• Tonight is the common threads concert at 7pm at Apex High School featuring all high school and middle schools of Apex in a choral concert about diversity and inclusion. It’s free! 
• Congrats to our Men's Soccer Team on their HISTORY making win over Jordan in the 4A playoffs. They compete again on Saturday in Pine Forest. Time TBD.
• Good luck to our JV football team as they travel to Garner tonight. 

11/6/19

• PreACT testing is today. We will be on silent bells until testing is finished. There will be NO 10th grade student checkouts until ALL testing is completed. Anticipated time is around 11:00.
• Good luck to our Soccer team as they have a playoff match tonight at home vs. Jordan High School. Only NCHSAA passes will be accepted for admission. All others will pay $7. 

11/5/19

• Congratulations to the winners of the 5th Annual Halloween Short Story & Art Contest! 1st Place for the Short Story is Lucy Temple and tied for 1st in the Art Contest are Kailyn Becker and Kayleigh Briggs! The winners need to stop by the library and collect their prizes. Stay tuned for the next library contest!
• Shannon O'Brien is our Teacher Patriot of the Month.
• Key Club Movie Night is tonight at 7pm on our practice Field. 
• The PreACT will be administered to ALL sophomores tomorrow. Students should bring a #2 pencil and a calculator. Calculators will NOT be provided. All sophomores should report directly to their testing rooms Wednesday morning. No 10th grader will be checked out during testing, until ALL 10th GRADERS are finished. 
• Got Media Fines? You can bring in cans of food to the library in place of fines throughout NOvember. Each can equals $1 off your fines. The food will be donated to a food bank. 

11/4/19

10/31/19

• The PreACT will be administered to ALL sophomores Wednesday, November 6th! Students should bring a #2 pencil and calculator. Calculators will NOT be provided. All sophomores should report directly to their testing rooms Wednesday morning. 
• Want to  hang out and eat some snacks? Come to the fashion club Halloween Party today, in room 1232, during A lunch. Hope to see you there. 
• Good luck to our Volleyball team as they compete tonight at Cardinal Gibbons in the 3rd round of playoffs. $7 admission. No passes will be accepted.
• The lunch ISS detentions from the 1st quarter are required. We do reset at the beginning of 2nd quarter.
• Several have asked, "why no costumes"? Per Mr. Wight, with the recent threats, it is important that we can identify everyone on campus, so masks, face paints are prohibited.
• Tomorrow is a teacher workday.
• Daylight Savings ends this weekend so no students should be tardy on Monday, with an extra hour to sleep. 

10/30/19

• Congratulations to the Varsity Volleyball team for defeating Corinth Holders in the 2nd round of the state playoffs! The girls play Thursday at Cardinal Gibbons in the 3rd round.
• All grade levels: if you are interested in learning more about this Richmond, VA school plan to attend. VCU offers degrees in Engineering/Business/Denistry/Education/Government/Nursing/Pharmacy and many more. VCU also offers 35 sports, 432 student organizations, Greek Life and Study Abroad opportunities.
• It's Spirit Night for our AFHS Theatre Department! Head out to Pizza La Stella from 11 am until 9 pm and tell them you are a Patriot. 10% of sales will be donated to our theatre department. 
• Speech and Debate Spirit Night is tonight at Chipoltle in Apex.
• NHS has partnered with Migrant Ministry for their fall service project. Starting the 4th of November, they will be collecting men's clothing items and both adult and kid's books to donate to the men and women in the fields of North Carolina. 
• BSA will have their first official meeting today during B Lunch in room 4237. Bring your friends for light refreshments and fun!

10/29/19

• !!!Winter athletes: The absolute LAST chance for you to receive your Ticket to Play Bracelet, for Tryouts, is Wednesday, during A-Lunch. See Ms. Yelmini in the PE Hallway. No Ticket = No Tryout!
• Good luck to our Volleyball team as they play Corinth Holders in the 2nd Round of the Playoffs, 6PM tonight, at home. $7 admission-NO passes, NO IDs.
• Our Men's Soccer Team play Apex at home tonight. JV plays at 4:30 and Varsity at 6:15. This is a resecheduled match from earlier. 
• Thursday is a regular School Day. It is a weather make-up day. Friday is a Teacher's Workday.

10/28/19

• Congratulations to all Speech and Debate Team members who competed at Cumberland Polytechnic on Saturday.  

10/25/19

• Seniors, your yearbook senior quote forms are due exactly one week from today. By November 1st, you should turn in those forms either to the main office or to Mr. Stapleton in room 2236. Extra forms are available both in the office and in 2236. Contact Mr. Stapleton with any questions.
• The 5th Annual Library Halloween Short Story and Art Contest is coming to an end. Make sure you submit your spooky work to the library today!
• Come to the Cube in the library on Monday during both lunches to make robots, build with legos and other fun things!
• For students completing applications for colleges participating in Free Application Week, remember you must submit your applications on CFNC.org by 5:00 in order to receive the waived application fee.
• Counselors will again be available today in front of Student Services to answer questions about applying to college.
• Applications for Governor's School are due by 3:00 in Student Services today.
• Ticket to Play on Monday is for Indoor Track.
• Congrats to the JV football team for pulling out a close one last night against Holly Spring 7-6. They continue their undefeated season. 
• Varsity Football is at Holly Springs tonight. The theme is PINK OUT. Good luck!

10/24/19

• GTC meets today in Ms. Apicella's room, during A lunch.
• Crafts N' Creations will meet tomorrow in the Media Center's Cube during A & B Lunches
• Ticket to play tomorrow is for Swimming.
• Computer Hardware Club is meeting today for A&B lunches in Room 1223.
• Speech & Debate will meet in 3210 during B lunch today.
• Boys took 2nd in a close one with Apex.
• Tim Haughton won the race and was named Runner of the Year and earned All-Conference honors.
• John Curcio and Carter Reed were also All-Conference
• Girls are Conference Champs!
• • Abby Cowell won the race and was named Runner of the Year and earned All-Conference honors
  • Riley Petersen, Chloe Gee, and Sydney Turner were also All-Conference
  • Coach Matthews was named SWAC Girls Coach of the Year

10/23/18

• YMCA will be in the cafeteria today to promote job opportunities. 
• Soccer will be at South Garner today. Good luck to them.
• Today, counselors will be available outside of Student Services during lunch to answer any questions students may have about their college applications. 
• BSA will meet today in room 4237, B Lunch.
• Ticket to Play tomorrow is for Wrestling.
• And Senior that can't make their scheduled Portrait Time, please go during 3rd block. 

10/22/18

• Attention all seniors who did not get their senior portrait taken over the summer: tomorrow, Wednesday 23rd, Prestige will be on campus for one final round of makeup pictures.  Any senior not yet photographed who would like for their portrait to appear in the yearbook should show up during their scheduled sitting. The complete senior portrait makeup schedule has been posted outside of the attendance office. Contact Mr. Stapleton with questions. 
• Attention all Seniors: Need help with your college applications? Counselor's will be in the Media Center every day this weeek during STAR lunch to assist seniors with questions about CFNC's free application week as well as any Common App questions. Stop by for Assistance!
• Stop by College Coirner to meet with the representatives from Roanoke College, this Wednesday, Oct. 23rd, during STAR lunch. 
• Juniors who are applying for NTHS, the application and letters of recommendation are due to room 2233 by 2:30 today. 
• BSA will meet Wednesday during B lunch in Room 4237, Ms. Williams classroom. 
• Ticket 2 Play on Wednesday is Women's Basketball. 
• Congratulations to Sophia Martone and Saheej Singh for advancing to the State Championship in Golf. 
• Congrats to the Vollebyball teams for sweeping Cary last night. JV finishes the season 21-1! Varsity finishes 18-4 and enter the playoffs as the SWAC Champions. They will play at home in the 2nd round next Tuesday. 
• Last night we had poor sportsmanship at both home sporting events. We have warned you enough about how we expect you to act. From now on, anyone misbehaving and reflecting poorly on all of us will be suspended from all future after school activities. 

10/21/18

• UNDERGRAD LIFETOUCH MAKE-UP PHOTOS ARE TOMORROW, IN THE AUX GYM. TO HAVE A FREE RETAKE, YOU MUST BRING YOUR ORIGINAL PICTURE PACKET BACK TO THE PHTOOGRAPHER. FRESHMEN WILL GO AT 7:30, SOPHOMORES AT 8:30 AND JUNIORS AT 9:30. STAFF MAY GO AT ANYTIME BEFORE 10:30.
• SENIOR PORTRAIT RETAKES ARE WEDNESDAY. CHECK THE LIST IN THE MAIN HALLWAY FOR YOUR REPORT TIME, TO THE AUX GYM. SITTING FEE IS $15.
• Good luck to our Volleyball and Soccer teams as they compete tonight. It is Senior Night for our Volleyball ladies. 
• Attendance notes may be turned into homeroom, the front office or Attendance. Any student that missed Friday must bring in a note. 
• Seniors: Thurs. and Fri. will not count against your testing excemptions. 
• Congrats to our Gymnastics team on their Conference Championship. Their 3rd Straight!!!
• Football celebrated victories against Fuquay! Way to go! 

10/18/19

• Lifetouch Make-up Photos for undergrads is October 22^nd, in the morning, in the AUX gym. If you were unhappy with your original pictures, bring your photo packet back to the photographer for a FREE retake.
• Senior Portrait retakes are on October 23^rd, also in the Aux Gym during the morning hours. The sitting fee is $15! This amount is a correction to earlier posts stating $10. Questions may be directed to the front office.The International Club is sponsoring "Eat Lunch and Learn about the World". Bring your lunch and hear Yonas Kemal, Senior at AFHS, speak and answer questions about Ethiopia during Lunch B on Tuesday, Oct 22, in Room 4102, Ms. Pysz' Classroom.
• The ASVAB military entrance exam is next Wed. the 23rd and we have three Career Cafes coming up with the Marines on Friday, the Navy on Monday, and NASCAR on Tuesday. You can sign up for all of these in Student Services.
• Today's Elon University College Corner visit will be rescheduled for a later date. 
• Ticket 2 Play (T2P) for Monday is Men's Basketball. Meet Ms. Yelmini during lunch by room 1406 with your completed paperwork.
• Good luck to our Varsity Football team on tonights game at Fuquay. 

10/17/19

• JV football is tonight at 6:30 vs. Fuquay. Let's hope their winning streak continues! Good luck to our players and coaches.
• The newcomer's group that typically meets on Thursdays in Room 2210 is being postponed to Thursday, 10/24. 
• Make sure to submit your poems to literaryrevolutions@gmail.com or bring them to Mrs. McClellan's room by October 25th.
• The Computer Hardware Club is meeting today for both A&B lunches in Room 1223. Make sure to stop by to catch their crash course on graphics cards.
• Ticket to play begins Monday with Men's Basketball! 

10/16/19

• PSAT is today. We will be on silent bells. Lunch will be after 3rd Period, once the BELL rings for "test completion". Students are to move quietly throughout the building, especially on the 4th floor. We will not have 2nd Period Announcements today due to this. 
• Congrats to our SWAC Champions. Our Varsity Volleyball team won last night! Way to go ladies.
• We have a Drama Club Meeting today, A Lunch in the Auditorium. 

10/15/19

• Congrats to soccer for winning 3-2 against Middle Creek last night!
• Seniors, by now you should have received a yearbook senior quote form from your homeroom teacher. This is a reminder that you have until the end of the month of the month to submit your senior quotes - either to Ms. Villafranca in the main office or to Mr. Stapleton in room 2236. If you need an extra copy, or if you didn't receive one in homeroom, see Mr. Stapleton in room 2236.
• Seniors: need help with college applications? There will be a College Digital Portfolios session in the Cube of the library during both STARLunches on Thursday, October 17th. If you need help adding that extra something to the Common App, stop in the Cube and get assistance with perfecting your portfolio.
• This Wednesday Queens University will be at the College Corner by the cafeteria during STAR lunch (which begins at 11:50). 
• This Friday Elon University will be at the College Corner by the cafeteria during STAR lunch.
• Last call for any boy or girl that wants to wrestle. Please come see Coach Carter in room 4219. You must have an athletic participation paperwork done by Oct 24th to receive T2P. 
• If you have not already completed the Student Services Needs Assessment, please to a moment to do so today.  The survey is completely anonymous and does not track your log-in.  The link is bit.ly/afhsneeds.
• Attention Governor's School applicants, please be sure to check your school email for an important announcement.  
• We will administer the PSAT tomorrow, Wed. Oct 16th to students who registered to take the test. You will report to the 4th floor for testing. Testing begins at 7:25. You MUST supply your own calculator. You can check collegeboard for a list of approved calculators. There will be bells to start school ONLY and then silent movement until the test ends, approximately around 12:00. There will be no checkouts of any student taking the PSAT UNTIL ALL STUDENTS ARE DONE TESTING. 
• Nikki Jimaki and Sophia Martone had career best rounds at the conference tournament leading the Patriot Golf Team to a victory and the SWAC Championship.  They will be joined by Malakah Crespian and Sahej Singh at regionals in Pinehurst next week. 

10/14/19

• Ticket to Play begins on Monday, October 21^st during both STAR Lunches. Athletes who are already participating in a fall sport DO NOT need to attend. All others must have a completed High School Athletic Participation Packet, which is online and in the front office, then a blue T2P wristband will be issued. You MUST have this Wristband to tryout on October 30^th.
• Monday is Men’s Basketball, 10/21
• Wednesday is Women’s Basketball, 10/23
• Thursday is Wrestling, 10/24
• Friday is Swimming, 10/25
• Indoor Track is the following Monday, 10/28.
• We will announce the DAY BEFORE the team that is scheduled to report.

• Lifetouch Make-up Photos for undergrads is October 22^nd, in the morning, in the AUX gym. If you were unhappy with your original pictures, bring your photo packet back to the photographer for a FREE retake. Senior Portrait retakes are on October 23^rd, also in the Aux Gym during the morning hours. The sitting fee is $15! This amount is a correction to earlier posts stating $10. Questions may be directed to the front office.

• If you dare...enter the 5th Annual Halloween Short STory and Art Contest! Submit your spooky work to the library by Oct. 24th. 
• Oct 14th: The Literary Revolutions magazine is extending the deadline to their poetry contest. Poems are now due on the 25th. Submit any poem you've wrtitten to literaryrevolutions@gmail.com or drop them off to Mrs. McClellan in Room 3208.
• Congratulations to all Speech and Debate Team members who competed at Jack Britt High School this weekend.  Justin Crow placed 5th in Extemporaneous Speaking, Lauren Muhs was 7th in Original Oratory, and Jessica Lee was 1st in Novice Congressional Debate.  Speech and Debate will meet Thursday during STARlunch B in 3210.  If you are planning to attend the tournament on October 26, be in attendance.
• The ASVAB military entrance exam is next Wed. the 23rd and we have three Career Cafes coming up with the Marines on Friday, the Navy on Monday, and NASCAR on Tuesday. You can sign up for all of these in Student Services.
• Soccer is @ Middle Creek this afternoon. 

10/11/19

• The Craft N' Creations Club will be meeting today in the Yellow Zone of the Media Center during both lunches. 
• Indoor Track has an interest meeting on Tuesday, October 15th during A lunch in the Main Gym.
• Congratulations to the JV football team on the big rivalry win over Apex 26-0.
• Freshmen: if you bought a homecoming dance ticket online, today is your day to pick it up! Have your receipt ready to show at either lunch in the auditorium lobby or after school in Room 1238. 
• For all participating in the parade, please line up and be ready to go at 4 PM at the Nature Park. The bus shuttle starts at 2:45 and will be picking up behind the school in the staff parking lot. 
• Today, WISE and TSA will hold their "2nd Annual Chunkin' Against Cancer" during the Homecoming Tailgate from 5:30-7:00 pm beside AFHS Tennis Courts. Students have built a trebuchet to launch pumpkins 300 yards and we will have 50 pumpkins on site to launch. Donate to the American Cancer Society to see pumpkins fly.

10/10/19

• TICKET TO PLAY (T2P) DATES HAVE BEEN PROVIDED TO THE COACHES FOR OUR WINTER SPORTS OF BASKETBALL, SWIM, WRESTLING AND INDOOR TRACK. BE SURE TO CHECK WITH YOUR COACH ON THESE DATES. MORE INFORMATION WILL BE ANNOUNCED AS WE GET CLOSER TO THE EVENT.
• Congrats to our Juniors on their POWDERPUFF win on Tuesday night. And thanks to all that were involved including our “cheerleaders”, coaches and referees. A special shout out to Ms. O’Brien for making this happen.
• Sophomores: If you bought a homecoming dance ticket online, today is your day to pick it up! Have receipt ready to show at either lunch in the auditoium lobby or after school in Room 1238.
• On Friday, WISE and TSA will hold their "2nd Annual Chunkin Against Cancer" during the Homecoming Tailgate from 5:30-7:00pm beside AFHS Tennis Courts.  Students have built a trebuchet to launch pumpkins 300 yards and we will have 50 pumpkins on site to launch.  Donate to the American Cancer Society to see pumpkins fly!  
• This Friday, Duke University will be in the Compass Studio during STAR lunch to speak with interested Jrs. and Srs. Registration is required. Stop by Student Services to sign up.
• Any student that has been waiting for their Off-Campus Lunch ID, due to our machine being broken, may come today during lunch or after school to have their photo taken. Your ID will be created ready first thing in the morning. Also, new students that did not receive a Student ID back from Lifetouch, may come for their passes, as well! And always have your student IDs on you.  It is required when signing into school and when checking out books, in the media center.  
• There will be an interest meeting for INdoor Track on Tuesday, October 15th, A Lunch, in the Main Gym.
• PTSA will be here Friday during STAR lunch selling spiritwear. This will be the LAST time they will be here for a while. 

10/9/19

• Teacher workday

10/8/19

• Powder Puff is tonight at 6pm. Passes are not allowed. This is a fundraiser. $5 admission. 
• Sophomores may pick up HoCo tickets today during lunch and afterschool today. Students must have their receipt.
• Volleyball is home vs. Middle Creek.
• Congratulations to all members of the Speech and Debate Team who competed at the Duke University Invitational on Saturday.  Lauren Muhs placed 6th in Original Oratory; Tommy Jablonski was 3rd in Varsity Lincoln Douglas Debate; AJ DeSanto and Brayden Roberge were 3rd in Public Forum Debate; Logan Lewis placed 5th in Impromptu Speaking.  Speech and Debate will meet on Thursday during B lunch in Mrs. Eckstein's room, 3210.
• The PTSA will be onsite during STAR lunch this fRiday, selling spiritwear. This is THE LAST Friday they will be here for a while.
• The Prom Committee meeting/interest is this Thursday, October 10th during B lunch in Room 4213. This is intended for juniors/seniors that are going to prom. 
• The Interact Club will meet today in room 1220, A lunch. 
• Spanish Honors Society is meeting today! Our meeting is A Lunch, in Mr. Vargas' room. Attendnace is required. Only inducted members are allowed. 
• Today UNC-CH will be in the Compass Studio A and B lunches for Juniors and seniors. You must register in student services to attend. Also, NCCU will be in the College Corner.
• Tomorrow is a Teacher's Workday. 

10/7/19

• Powderpuff players and cheerleaders! Remeber that there is a mandatory practice TODAY on the softball field from 2:30-3:30.
• The Homecoming Issue of the Patriot Press is out! Grab a copy in front of the office or library before they out!
• Senior t-shirt distribution from the August 1st order will be in the cafeteria TODAY!!!
• Soccer tonight is at Fuquay.
• TODAY in the COMPASS Studio during STAR lunch, NCSU will be visiting with interested Juniors and Seniors! You MUST REGISTER in Student Services before STAR lunch to attend! 
• On TUESDAY in the COMPASS Studio during STAR lunch, UNC-Chapel Hill will be visiting interested Juniors and Seniors! You MUST REGISTER in Student Services before STAR lunch to attend!
• Congratulations to all members of the Speech and Debate Team who competed at the Duke University Invitational on Saturday.  Lauren Muhs placed 6th in Original Oratory; Tommy Jablonski was 3rd in Varsity Lincoln Douglas Debate; AJ DeSanto and Brayden Roberge were 3rd in Public Forum Debate; Logan Lewis placed 5th in Impromptu Speaking. Speech and Debate will meet on Thursday druing B lunch in Mrs. Eckstein's room 3210.
• HOMECOMING INFORMATION!!Seniors: If you purchased a homecoming dance ticket online, today is your day to pick it up! Please have your receipt ready to show at either lunch in the auditorium lobby or after school in room 1238. For all those participating in the parade, please have your second period teacher or your adviser/coach show you the email with all of the details! 
• Spanish Honors Sociery is having a meeting this Tuesday, A lunch in Mr. Vargas' room 4103. Only inducted members of Spanish Honors Society will be allowed to attend. 

10/4/19

•  Today be sure to visit the PTSA druing Star Lunch in the cafeteria for some Patriot swag, or to pick up online orders!
•  The Muslim Student Association invites you to join them in room 4244. Come and learn about your AFHS Muslim community. Alll are welcome.
•  Do you have a passion for music? Do you want to write and perform music in front of others? Come out to the Open Mic Club interest meeting on Monday, October 7th, A lunch in room 4105. 
• Powderpuff players and cheerleaders! Remember practice is Monday, October 7th at 2:30. All must attend and insurance forms must be turned in.
• Attention Freshman Powder Puff players! There will be a brief meeting in Mr. Yaeger's room today during A lunch in room 2218.
• Attention senior girls playing Powder Puff football. Meet Mr. Baker on Monday during B lunch in room 4230 for an organizational meeting. 
• Conratulations to the JV Football team for winning a close game against South Garner 30 - 28. 
• Varsity Football is away tonight at South Garner. 

10/3/19

• The parking waitlist is on the website under Time Sensitive. If you are interested in a parking spot YOU MUST fill this form out. You will be notified via your student email so make sure you are checking your student email to see if a spot becomes available, otherwise we will go to the next person on the list.
• The Computer Hardware Club is having a crash course on processors today. Come out to learn all about CPUs and what to look for when purchasing your own. Open A & B lunch in room 1223. 
• NC Central University will be in the cafeteria College Corner during STAR lunch on Tuesday, October 8th. 
• The 5th Annual  Halloween Short Story and Art Contest! Creat a spooky or Halloween themed short story or art piece and submit it to the library by October 25th. 
• Attention Juniors and Seniors: NCSU will be on campus during STAR lunch in the Compass Studio on MONDAY. You must REGISTER in Student Services to attend. UNC-CH will be on campus during STAR lunch in the Compass Studio on TUESDAY. You must REGISTER in Student Services to attend. 
• Club Unify is having its first official meeting today during B lunch in the Auditorium. It is not too late to join!!
• Congrats to all three volleyball teams for defeating Wake Forest last night. The ladies return to action next Tuesday for a huge SWAC match against Middle Creek at home. 
• Sports tonight: JV Football vs South Garner

10/2/19

• The PTSA will be in the cafeteria during STAR lunch this Friday, be sure to stop buy and add to your Patriots wardrobe in preparation for homecoming next week! We accept, cash, checks, debit and credit cards. 
• Thursday we welcome Washington College, from Chestertown, Maryland, to our College Corner. Stop by and learn about their 11-1 Student to Faculty ratio and how that can benefit you. 
• Congrats to the JV Varsity Voleyball teams for defeating Fuquay last night. The ladies are at home tonight vs. Wake Forest. Come out and support your lady PATS.
• Our poetry contest is almost over! Make sure to submit your poems to literaryrevolutions@gmail.com or bring them to Mrs. McClellan's room (3208) by October 4th.

10/1/19

• The Varsity Gymnastics’s team  brings home the Gold 1st place.
  Junior Macy Jennings won floor and took 2nd on bars, beam and all-around.
  Sophomore Isadora Ambrosio 2nd on Vault
  Freshmen Brooke Skinner 3rd on floor and vault
  Freshmen Taylor Tingen 3rd on bars
  Junior Varsity
  Freshmen  Brooke Sorboro won the all around again second meet in a row she also won floor, bars and beam.
  Sophomore Maddie Petrusa took 2nd  on bars and floor
  Sophomore Cayden Lutz  3rd on beam and 2nd all around
  Freshmen Anna Zimmerman 3rd on vault.
  So Proud of these Patriot gymnasts!  Apex Friendships Varsity and Junior varsity teams taking over the podium against 13 other schools!
• Hannah Szemereta, Lily Marsden, Melanie Young, Melody Long, Faith Robisch, and Valentina Fernandez-Escalona made NC Honors Chorus! This is the most our school has ever gotten and Faith Robisch got the 3rd highest score of all Alto one's in the whole state! We're also the third school with most students accepted in the whole state.
• The Varsity Football team will complete their game tonight since weather canceled Friday night's game. Good luck to them. 

• Our 1st Band Competition results this season for our ☆Patriot Regiment☆, In the 5A class are:  

  1st Place Overall 5A

  1st Place Guard

  1st Place Music

  1st Place Marching

  1st Place Percussion

  1st Place Visual Performance

  1st Place Visual Effect

  The students did an amazing job. They competed against 16 other high schools!
• Our Men's LAX players are sponsoring a ST. Balderick's fundraiser during our Homecoming celebration. Consider donating to this worthy cause. 

9/27/19

• Congrats to the JV Football team on their nail-biting game against Middle Creek last night!
• Congrats to the JV and Varsity Volleyball teams for defeating Garner last night.  The ladies return to action Tuesday when they travel to Fuquay. 
• We have a home varsity football game tonight. 
• No school on Monday. Enjoy your weekend.

9/26/19

• There will be a guest speaker at International Club on October 1st in room 4102 during both lunches. Grace Escamilla, a graduate from WCPSS, who has lived in six countries, will speak about her work at United Nation agencies in France and Turkey. She currently lives in Instanbul and is on staff with a non-profit organization in Afghanistan. Bring your lunch and ask her questions about the United Nations on October 1st, at lunch in room 4102, Ms. Pysz' classroom.
• Reminder that the Parent and Student Information Session for the NC Governor's School will be today at 6:00 pm in Jones Chapel at Meredith College. 
• Speech and Debate will be meeting in Mrs. Eckstein's room, 3210, during B lunch today. If you are attending the Duke Invitational, please plan to attend. 
• Today we welcome Campbell University to the college corner! Visit them during STAR lunch.
• Sports tonight: Volleyball @Garner, JV Football at Middlecreek. 

9/25/19

• AFHS Ultimate Frisbee will have their first sign up meeting this Friday, September 27th in room 3221B during A lunch.
• Science Olympiad is having their interest meeting during B lunch today in room 3222. All new and returning members are invited to join. If you have any questions about Science Olympiad, please contact Mrs. Boyd. 
• Sports tonight: Tennis vs. Holly Springs, Soccer @ Holly Springs
• Here are two important details concerning Homecoming week, so everyone listen up!
  1.  Seniors, presale tickets for the homecoming dance will be held during lunch next Tuesday and Wednesday before they go online for everyone.  Bring a photo ID, $15 cash or check, and make sure your fines and fees are taken care of.  We will sell down in the auditorium lobby.  1 ticket for yourself.  Any non-senior guest tickets can be bought when they go online Oct. 3 at 12:01 AM.
  2.  Attention all clubs and teams, stairwell decorating for Homecoming Week starts next Tuesday and runs each day next week until 4 PM.  We would love for all clubs and teams to get involved with your graduating class' stairwell, so come out any day you are available.  Each day we meet and start on the first floor in Room 1238.
• The PTSA will be in the cafe this Friday during lunch to distribute Senior t-shirts that were purchased by August 1st. They will also be selling regular spiritwear.

9/24/19

• The PTSA will be in the cafe this Friday during lunch to distribute Senior t-shirts that were purchased by August 1st. They will also be selling regular spiritwear. 
• We will have a guest speaker at International Club on Oct 1, 2019 in Room 4102, during Lunch A-B.  Grace Escamilla, a  graduate from Wake County Public Schools, who has lived in 6 countries, will speak about her work at United Nation agencies in France and Turkey.  She currently lives in Istanbul and is on staff with a non-profit organization in Afghanistan. Bring your lunch and ask her questions about the United Nations on Oct 1, at lunch in Room 4102, Ms. Pysz’ classroom.
• Sports tonight: Volleyball vs South Garner

9/23/19

• The Literary Revolutions magazine is having their first poetry contest! Enter any poem you've written. The contest deadline is October 4th, so get going! Submit them to literaryrevolutions@gmail.com or drop them by Mrs. McClellan's room (3208). 
• The Harry Potter Club will meet in Madame Probst's room (4111), during B lunch today. 
• All Junior Powderpuff players: there will be a meeting in 4219 today at A or B lunch to get information. 
• BSA (Black Student Alliance) will hold an interest meeting this Wednesday during B lunch. If you are interested in joining the club come to Ms. Williams' room (4237).
• Sports tonight: Tennis at Apex. Volleyball at home vs. Fuquay. Soccer at home vs. Apex.
• We will have a guest speaker at International Club on Oct 1, 2019 in Room 4102, during Lunch A-B.  Grace Escamilla, a  graduate from Wake County Public Schools, who has lived in 6 countries, will speak about her work at United Nation agencies in France and Turkey.  She currently lives in Istanbul and is on staff with a non-profit organization in Afghanistan. Bring your lunch and ask her questions about the United Nations on Oct 1, at lunch in Room 4102, Ms. Pysz’ classroom.

9/20/19

• The Equity Committee will be hosting an interest meeting in Room 1220 during B lunch on Tuesday, 9/24. 
• The Cultural Appreciation Club is having an interest meeting today, during A Lunch, in Room 2231.
• Key Club is sponsoring the Dance Marathon tonight from 609pm, in the cafeteria. Registration details are posted on the Key Club's Twitter page. 
• The Muslim Student Assoc. invites you to join them in room 4244. Come to learn about your AFHS Muslim Community. All are welcome. 
• Interest meeting for Ultimate Frisbee is Friday, 9/27, during A lunch.
• Congrats to the JV Volleyball team for defeating HS last night. The Varsity team won a hard faught 5 set battle to remain undefeated in SWAC play. 
• JV football won last night against Athens Drive, 26-6.

9/19/19

• Due to Friday's College Fair in the library during STAR Lunch, the library will be closed escept for Seniors participating in the Fair. Those Seniors must have a pass to enter. Passes are in Student Services. 
• Ladies, remember Powderpuff sign-ups and payment ends tomorrow! Make sure you fill out the google form. 
• Joy Club is today. Come to Room 1517 during A Lunch. It's an all girls Christian Club and every girl is welcome. 
• Chess Club's interest meeting will take place today, during B LUnch in Room 2239
• Computer Hardware Club is doing a live demonstration of the fundamentals of pc building. join us in room 1223 A&B Lunch. 
• Tomorrow is the day! Come on down to the cafeteria during star lunch and check out our new swag. Brand new this year is comfort color tshirts as well as crew neck sweatshirts and spirit bracelets. 
• The Cultural Appreciation Club is having an interest meeting on Friday, during A lunch, in room 2231.
• Key Club is sponsoring the AFHS Dance Marathon this Friday from 6-9pm in the cafeteria.Registration details are posted on Key Club's twitter page. 
• Speech and Debate Team will meet in Mrs. Eckstein's room 3210, B Lunch. 
• Good luck to our Volleyball and JV Football athletes as they compete today. 

9/18/19

• Congratulations to the following students on being elected as the freshman class officers: President - Rafael Bernabe, Vice President - Cori Scott, Secretary -  Trinity Tran, Treasurer - William Hollering, Representatives - Kaleigh Ayscue, Cooper Cardenas, Audrey Frank
• Calling all underclassmen! Do you have what it takes to take down the seniors? Let's find out on October 8 at 6:00 during our Powderpuff game! Last year, the seniors dominated over the sophomores, winning it all! Underclassmen, this could be YOUR YEAR!! Seniors, do you have what it takes to keep the tradition going? Or do you all just want a really cool t-shirt? Sign up for our homecoming powderpuff game ends on Friday. Find the QR codes posted around school to sign up. Remember, in order to play, you must pay by Friday!
• Creative Writing 2 is having a photography contest starting today, Wednesday September 18th until October 9th. Submit your entries to their Instagram account @literary_revolutions for a chance to be featured in Friendship's very own literary magazine! The theme for the contest is "sweater weather" and first place gets a gift card! 
• Interested in fashion and going to New York City? If so, join Mrs. Harrison on Friday during A lunch in Room 1232 to learn more.
• Today, Spanish Honors Society will be have their first meeting. The meeting will be in Mr. Vargas' room, 4103, during A lunch. Attendance is required for all inductees. See you there! 
• There will be two interest meetings at AFHS for North Carolina Governor's School on Tuesday, September 24th. ATTEND EITHER A OR B LUNCH in Room 1208. Current juniors are considered for all areas, while current sophomores are considered only for the areas of Choral Music, Dance, and Instrumental Music. Students must attend one of the sessions or see Ms. Wilson in Student Services by Wednesday, October 2nd to take part in the application process. 
• The PTSA will be selling spiritwear in the cafeterial this Friday. If you placed an online order, you can pick it up on Friday.
• Congrats to the Varsity Volleyball team for defeating Laura Duncan for the first time in school history, last night! The ladies return to action on Thursday at Holly Springs. Special shout out to the Pit for showing up in full for force last night! The ladies appreciate your support!
• In golf news: Malakah Crespin shot 43 to lead the golf team to a 1st place finish at MacGregor Downs. 
• Sports tonight: Tennis vs Middle Creek. Soccer @ Middle Creek
• Students please respect the fact that the elevator is ONLY for those carrying an ELEVATOR PASS!! If you truly need to use the elevator to access the upper floors, please visit Student Services for a pass. Thank you. 

9/17/19

• Stop by and visit High Point University during STAR Lunch on Wednesday. 
• Interested in App STATE, UNC_Wilmington, UNC-Charlotte, University of S.C., ECU or University of Alabama? Then sign up for our College Fair, held this Friday in the Media Center. Register in Student Services. 
• This Friday the PTSA will be selling Spiritwear in the cafeteria. 
• Juniors who applied for Apex Youth Leadership, the deadline to sign-up for an interview is TODAY at 2:30. Check your email for the sign-up link.
• Interest meeting for Chess Club is this Thursday, B-half lunch in room 2239. Refreshments will be provided.
• All students who have completed either Honor Pre-Calculus or AP Stats and are interested in joining the math honors society. Mu Alpha Theta should attend an informational meeting in Room 3236, Thursday, B Lunch. 
• Spanish Honors Society is having our first meeting Wednesday, September 18th in Mr. Vargas' room 4103, A Lunch. Attendance is required from all inductees. See you Wednesday! 

9/16/19

• Freshmen Student Council Speeches during 1st period.
• Interest Meeting for Animal Endangerment Prevention Club is tomorrow, A Lunch, in Room 3101. 
• Join Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) for our first meeting on Tuesday, September 17th, all of STAR lunch in Room 4222. 
• Meredith College will be here during college corner this Wednesday. Stop by and visit during STAR lunch. 
• College Fair THIS Friday, September 20th in the CUBE. Registration is required. Visit Student Services Announcements for the Google Doc. 
  App State
• UNC-Charlotte
• University of Alabama
• University of South Carolina
• ECU
• UNC-Wilmington
• St. Andrews College

9/13/19

• Football vs. Panther Creek tonight at 7. 
• Wake County Job Fair IS free! It's Sunday, September 15, 2019 from 2-4:30 pm at NC State University-McKimmon Center.
• The PSAT will be administered on Wednesday, 10/19. The PSAT is a standardized multiple choice practice test for the SAT. Any 9th, 10th or 11th grader wishing to take the test must submit a registration form and payment to Student Services by Monday, 9/16. If your GPA qualifies you to test for free you still MUST submit a registration. The PSAT administration fee is $17. Registration forms can be found on the AFHS website. Online payment is preferred. No Late Registrations will be accepted.
• Join Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) for our first meeting on Tuesday, September 17th all of STAR lunch, in room 4222. 
• Muslim Student Assoc. will be having their first meeting today in room 4244. Come meet the muslim community. 
• Want to be a part of a Zombie short film for Sombipalozza. Come to 3213 on Monday A lunch. Writers, actors and crew members are needed. 
• Today Meredith College will be in College Corner. 
• Interest meeting for National Honors Society for Dance Arts is TODAY during A lunch. Come out if you are interested in joining. All current members are expected to attend. 
• Science Olympiad is having a mandatory meeting for returning members in room 3222 during A lunch. 
• The Craft N' Creations Club will be meeting today in the Cube. 
• PTSA will be selling spirit wear in the Cafeteria on Fridays for the next few weeks. 
• Senior T-shirts and signs will be distributed again on 9/27 during lunch, in the auditorium lobby.

9/12/19

• Free HBCU College Fair is Saturday, 9/21 at Broughton High School. You MUST RSVP by this FRIDAY, 9/13, to attend. More info., visit student services. (9/12, 9/13)
• Come to room 1223 during A lunch today for the Computer Hardware Club’s interest meeting.
• Feminist Club is tomorrow, A Lunch in Room 2236.
• There is a Photography Club interest meeting today, A lunch, Room 3213.
• The theatre department will be producing the fall show GREATER TUNA! Auditions are Tuesday, September 17^th in the auditorium from 2:30-5. Sign up on the call board in the arts wing.  (9/12, 9/16, 9/17)
• SENIORS! Jostens will tomorrow, in the Auditorium Lobby for Senior orders – cap, tassel gowns and graduation announcements. $60 deposit is required.
• Key Club interest meeting tomorrow, A lunch, in Auditorium.
• Registration for the PSAT is due to Student Services by Monday, 9/16. Any 9^th, 10^th or 11^th gr. student wishing to take the test must pay $17 and submit their registration form, found on our website. Online payment is preferred. NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
• Seniors, if you ordered your t-shirt by 8/1, plan to pick it up this Friday during lunch, outside the auditorium.
• The Creative Writing Club will be meeting today during B lunch in Room 2238.
• DECA interest meeting today A lunch, Auditorium. 
• Model UN interest meeting today in Coach Sanders Room 4242 to learn about and discuss international relations.
• X-country results
• Girls
• • 2nd out of 4 SWAC schools
  • Abby Cowell - 1st overall
  • Riley Peterson - 7th overall
  • Sydney Turner - 9th overall
  Boys
  • 1st out of 4 SWAC schools
  • John Curcio - 3rd overall
  • Carter Reed - 5th overall
  • Tim Haughton - 8th overall

9/11/19

• On the anniversary of 9/11, a moment of silence was observed before morning announcements.
• Tennis is at Fuquay today and Soccer is home. 
• Wrestling meeting is tonight in the Media Center at 6:30.
• Today we welcome St. Andrews College to College Corner during lunch.
• LaStella Pizza Restaurant in Cary supports AFHS every Wednesday, from 11am-9pm, with a percentage of sales. When visiting, be sure to say you are a Patriot. 
• The Apex Chamber of Commerce is interviewing juniors next week for their Leadership Program. Applications are on the web page, under ACTIVITES, and are due THURSDAY.
• TSA meets tomorrow, A Lunch, Room 3215.
• Drama club meets today, A lunch, in the Auditorium.
• Information on the PTSA Reflections contest is located just outside the front office.
• Spanish Club interest meeting is tomorrow, A&B lunch in Room 4103. Snacks provided.
• The AFHS Book Club interest meeting is tomorrow, B lunch, in the Cube of the Media Center.
• SENIORS, if you ordered your t-shirt by 8/1, plan to pick it up this Friday, during lunch, outside the auditorium.
• Join Club Unify. The first interest meeting will be held in the Auditorium this Thursday, during B lunch. 
• Come join FCCLA Fashion Club on Thursday A lunch in Room 1232 or just stop by Mrs. Harrison's room for more information.
• Key Club's Interest meeting has been rescheduled for this Friday, 9/13, A lunch, Auditorium. 
• Feminist Club will hold their interest meeting Thirs Friday, 9/13, A lunch, Room 2236
• Film Club will host it's interest meeting in room 2234, Thursday, A lunch.
• Photography Club interest meeting in Room 3213 during A lunch, Friday, 9/13.
• Our yearly powderpuff game will take place on October 8. A QR code will be given to homeroom teachers on Monday. Sign ups end on September 20th. 
• Lifetouch photos, for 9th, 10th and 11th graders, are tomorrow. Seniors DO NOT attend. All others, these are your yearbook photos. If you want to purchase a packet, payment envelopes are in the front office. Give the payment envelope directly to the Lifetouch Representative. 

9/10/19

• The PTSA Reflections Art Program has started and is available to all Students. For more info, visit the PTSA webpage for Rules and Entry Forms.
• PTSA Spirit wear will be sold tonight, in the cafeteria, and during lunch every other Friday! They take Cash, checks and credit cards. 
• LaStella Pizza in Cary supports AFHS every Wednesday, from 11am-9pm. When visiting, be sure to say you are an AFHS Patriot. 
• Want to be a PTSA Student Rep? The application is on their web page.
• Meet The Teacher is tonight from 6:30-8. The Senior parents will meet before, in the Auditorium, from 5:30-6:30. 
• FCA is back today during A Lunch in Room 3107. 
• The Apex Chamber of Commerce interviewing juniors next week for the Apex Youth Leadership program. Applications are due this Thursday. Visit our website under ACTIVITIES for more info. 
• The Sports Analytics Club will have an interest meeting today, A lunch, in Room 3236.
• Returning Science Olympiad members have a mandatory meeting on Friday A lunch in Room 3222. 
• Freshmen running for Student Council, today is the deadline for turning in applications by 2:30. No late applications will be accepted whatsoever.
• Technology Student Association (TSA) will meet Thurs., A Lunch, Room 3215.
• Interact Club will be meeting today, 9/10, room 1220, A lunch. 
• Social Awareness Club is having our interest meeting this Thursday, A lunch, in Room 2226.
• JOY will meet every Thursday during A lunch in Room 1517. 
• Drama Club will meet Wednesday, A lunch in the Auditorium.
• The PSAT is on Wednesday, 10/16. Any 9th, 10th or 11th grader may take the test. Registration is required and a fee of $17 required. Registration forms are on the main website, under TIME SENSITIVE. No late registrations will be accepted. 
• Congrats to all 3 volleyball teams for sweeping Heritage last night.  The #10 ranked Lady Pats travel to #15 Middle Creek on Thursday. 

9/9/19

• Tennis is at Garner today, Volleyball is home vs. Heritage and Soccer is here, as well, vs. Cary.
• Jostens will be on campus to take class ring orders on Thursday, Sept. 12th during lunch in the Auditorium Lobby. And here again on Friday, durin glunch, to take senior orders for cap, tassel, gowns and graduation announcements & any other senior products. A $60 deposit is required to place your senior order. 
• Senior Parent t-shirts and yard signs ordered before 8/15 will be distributed in the student parking lot, between 5:00-5:30pm, on Tuesday, 9/10. 
• School photos are Thursday, in the Aux. Gym. These photos are for the Yearbook so all students should have their photos taken, even if you don't prefer to purchase them. To purchase, you pay the photographer on Thursday. Extra Payment Envelopes are in the Front office.
• Speech and Debate will hold its interest meeting on Tuesday during STAR lunch B in Mrs. Ecksteins' Room, 3210. 
• HOSA, a club for future health professionals and those interested in health care, will have an interest meeting tomorrow in room 2210, during A lunch. 
• The Marine Biology Club will be having their first meeting of the year on Tues. A lunch in Room 1224.
• Interest meeting for Chick-fil-a Leader Academy during A or B lunch today in the Compass Studio. You may pick up an application, sign up for an intereview and learn more about the program from Ms. Guinn. 
• NAHS interest & general meeting is Wednesday, A lunch, Room 1210. Current members & those interested in joining. 
• Freshmen interested in running for Student Council, please note two date changes due to the hurricane. TODAY, there will be an interest meeting at 2:30 in Room 1238 to review dates and campaigning. 
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes, (FCA) is back tomorrow! Come to room 3107 during A half of lunch on Tuesday for food, games, & t-shirt giveaways. You don't have to be an athlete to come. Hope to see you there.
• Are you interested in spreading the message of inclusion for students with and without disabilities? Join Club Unify! The first interest meeting will be held in the Auditorium this Thursday during B lunch. Bring your friends with you. 
• Are you interested in video game design, coding, robotics, video production, cybersecurity, dragster design or engineering in general? Want to take advantage of leadership or scholorship opportunities while also having fun with your friends? if you say yes, come check out the Technology Student Association on Thursday, Sept. 12, in room 3215 to learn more! 
• Are you a new student to Apex Friendship and are in grades 10-12? Do you want to make some friends or are you feeling lost or alone, or struggling to adjust a new school? If so, we would strongly encourage you to join our Newcomers group! Interested students should sign up in Student Services by the end of the school day this Friday, September 6th. Again, this group is for new sophomores, juniors, and seniors, not for freshman students or returning students. If you have questions, please contact student services.

9/4/19

• Our first college visit of the year is this Friday! Queens College, located in Charlotte, NC will be at the AF by the entrace to the cafeteria for College Cornder during STAR Lunch. 
• Congrats to the JV volleyball team as they remained undefeated after sweeping Garner last night. The Varsity team opened SWAC play defeating Garner as well. The ladies return to action Thursday at home vs. Fuquay. 
• The Women's Golf team had a 1st place finish yesterday at Eagle Ridge shooting a 125. Sophia Martone, Sahej Singh and Malaka Crespin led the way. 
• If you received a Junior Lottery Parking Space, you must pay by today, not later than 2:30pm, in student services! If you do not pay today, your space will be returned to the lottery. 
• Are you a new student to Apex Friendship and are in grades 10-12? Do you want to make some friends or are you feeling lost or alone, or struggling to adjust a new school? If so, we would strongly encourage you to join our Newcomers group! Interested students should sign up in Student Services by the end of the school day this Friday, September 6th. Again, this group is for new sophomores, juniors, and seniors, not for freshman students or returning students. If you have questions, please contact student services. 
• The International Club will hold an interest meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10 during Lunch B in room 4102. If you are interested in learning and/or sharing about cultures all over the world, come by. 
• The Marine Biology Club will be having their first meeting of the year on Thursday, Sept. 10th, A lunch, in Room 1224. 
• Interested in making video, podcasts, or print designs? Come by room 3213 today, A lunch, for Friednship Productions interest meeting. 
• Hey patriots, calling all current and future DECA members! To learn more about joining DECA and our kick off come to the Auditorium A lunch this Thursday. Returning members we want to see you there for information about leadership positions. Come check out one of the largest most exciting clubs at school. 
• The Sexuality and Gender Acceptance Club (SAGA) will be holding their interest meeting during B in room 2236. Members of the LGBT community and straight allies are welcome.
• FCCLA will have their first meeting today at A lunch in Mrs. Chafin's room, 1228. This is an interest meeting and everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there.
• Speech and Debate Club will hold an interest meeting in Mrs. Eckstein's room 3210 on Thursday during B lunch. 
• If you are interested in joining Wrestling please drop by Room 4219 anytime during STAR lunch to get paperwork to join. 
• There will be an organizational meeting for any Girl interested in trying out for JV or Varsity basketball, Wednesday, at the beginning of lunch. The meeting will be in the Health classroom.
• Freshmen who are interested in running for Stuent Council: the application as well as rules is located under the Activities tab on the AFHS website. An interest meeting will be held at 2:30 on Thursday in Room 1238. If for some reason we do not have school that day, we will hold the interest meeting the next school day at the same time and place. Watch the student council twitter for updates. See Ms. Wooten in room 1238 with questions. 
• JV football got rescheduled for tonight at Wake Forest. 
• Soccer is home vs. Green Hope
• Tennis plays South Garner home, as well.

9/3

• Junior Lottery Parking passes will be distributed during lunch and after school today, in the Auditorium Lobby. If you are not planning on purchasing the spot, please let the office know, TODAY. Parking spaces are non-transferable. Tags should be hung from your rearview mirrors. 
• The Senior PTSA volunteers will be here tomorrow, during lunch, to distribute T-shirts for those that paid by 8/1.
• The Academic Quiz team will have an interest meeting tomorrow during A lunch in room 4214. All current members and anyone interested in joining AQT should attend.
• Are you interested in better serving our community? Key Club's Interest meeting will be held on September 6th during A lunch in the Auditorium. New and previous members should plan to attend. 
• There will be an interest meeting for Student Ambassadors Wednesday B Lunch in Ms. William's room (4237). We hope to see you there!
• Any freshman who is interested in running for Student Council should complete the application that will be available on the AFHS website this Friday in the Student Council section under the "Activities" tab.  An interest meeting will be held after school in Room 1238 next Thursday. See Ms. Wooten in Room 1238 with questions.
• There will be an organizational meeting for any Girl interested in trying out for JV or Vars basketball, Wednesday, at the beginning of lunch. The meeting will be in the Health classroom.
• There will be a baseball meeting tomorrow, 9/4, during A lunch in room 1515. Anyone interested in playing this year must attend. 
• If you are interested in joining wrestling please drop by 4219 anytime during STAR Lunch to get the paperwork to join

8/30/19

• Varsity Football beat Cary last night 22-17.
• JV volleyball continued their undefeated run sweeeping Jordan last night.
• Varsity volleyball defeated a strong Jordan squad 3-1 last night. The Lady Patriots retrun to action Tuesday night as they open SWAC play at home vs. Garner. Game times are 4:30/5:30.
• If your name is on the Junior Lottery List posted outside of the fron office, then you are a lucky recipient of a parking spot. We had 169 spots available. You MUST PAY for this parking spot NOT later than Wednesday, September 4th. We will begin taking payment on Tuesday, in the morning, in the auditorium lobby. If you do not pay by Wednesay, then your pass will go back into the lottery, for future students. To expedite the pick up process, we encourage you to pay ONLINE and bring a copy of that receipt with you, for pick up. PICK UP TIMES for Tuesday and Wednesday: Before 1st bell, at lunch, after school until 3 pm. 
• Going forward, homeroom will be the first day of every week.
• Enjoy the long weekend!

8/29/19

• JV Football beat Cary last night 40-16. 
• JV Soccer won 4-1. 
• X-Country Girls - 2nd overall out of 6 teams
• • Abby Cowell took 2nd overall
  • Rachel Heinzerling took 3rd
  • Addie White took 10th
  X-Country Boys - 1st overall out of 6 teams
  • Tim Haughton took 1st overall
  • John Curcio took 2nd
  • Carter Reed took 5th
  • Keagan Donovan took 10th

  *GREAT NEWS, the PTSA will be debuting new merchandise tomorrow, Friday, during STAR lunch in the cafeteria. 

  *Are you interested in better serving our community? Key Club's interest meeting will be held on September 6th during A lunch in the auditorium. New and previous members should plan to attend. 

  *Any freshman who is interested in running for Student Council should complete the application that will be available on the AFHS website this Friday in the Student Council section under the "Activities" tab.  An interest meeting will be held after school in Room 1238 next Thursday. See Ms. Wooten in Room 1238 with questions.

  *There's a softball interest meeting Tuesday during A lunch in room 3107. Also, a parent interest meeting will be held Tuesday evening at 6:30 in the cafeteria. 

• 8/28/19
• BSA will have a QUICK meeting during A lunch today! 
• This Friday the PTSA wil be selling spiritwear during Star lunch. Come over and see us in the cafeteria and purchase some AFHS swag. We accept cash, checks and credit cards. 
• National Art Honor Society swing by Ms. Cave's room to re-join Remind! Interested in joining? Check out our 1st meeting on September 11th during A lunch Room 1210. 
• Congratulations to the JV Volleyball team for picking up a great win versus a solid Panther Creek team yesterday!
• Sports today after school: Tennis vs. Apex, JV Football vs. Cary and Soccer plays at Wake Forest.
• 8/27/19
• The PTSA would like to welcome all of you back to school and an especially warm welcome to the class of 2023. We will be selling Apex Friendship Patriots spiritwear this FRIDAY during star lunch. If you have placed an online order you can pick it up on Friday during STAR lunch in the Cafeteria. 
• The Women's Golf Team had a 2nd place finish in the 1st conference match of the season. Sophia Martone shot a 41 to lead the way. 
• Men's Varsity soccer won 8-1 vs. Lee County. JV Soccer won 3-1. Great job. 
• Students: If you cannot access your powerschool, email, (WakeID) you can visit Student Services, the Media Center or ask ANY of your teachers. They can show you what to do. The Staff received an email on "How to reset" . 
• Tomorrow we will be on a Regular Bell Schedule. 
• 8/26/19
• We are on a Homeroom First Schedule today. All students will receive a hard copy of their schedules during that time. 
• Off-Campus Lunch passes will be distributed in the AM, Lunch, and after school, in the Auditorium Lobby to any Junior or Senior with completed paperwork and $5.
• Jr. Parking Lottery paperwork is still being taken, in the front office, until Friday AM. 
• Any senior hoping to have a parking space should buy one before Friday, AM, in Student Services AFTER SCHOOL ONLY! 

June 5

• There are no announcements during Exam week. And parents, please remember there are no checkouts except during the lunch time.
• The school will remain open during the summer with a skeleton crew of administrative and clerical personnel. If you have a pressing need, appointments are encouraged.
• Check the webpage and follow our main Twitter feeds throughout the summer, for any important updates: @apexfriendship @AFHSAnnounce and @AFHSStudentserv.  For our new parents, Twitter is one of our MAIN forms of communication at AFHS. Summer workouts for our Athletics are tweeted and @ayelmini @AFHS_AD will post the Fall Ticket To Play Schedule. Also several parent volunteer groups such as PTSA and Athletic Boosters transmit information there.  Please familiarize yourself with all of our Twitter accounts, found on this webpage, under Our School. 
• Thanks for your cooperation and enjoy your summer. We will see you again on August 26, 2019. 

June 4

• Congratulations to our Seniors! You should be in the Auditorium at this time for the Awards ceremony, followed by the Senior SEND-OFF.
• Attention Juniors, Class of 2020: Save the date August 23rd from 11-1pm, for your Senior Kick-off Social in our cafeteria. There will be free food, important details for upcoming activities and some really good door prizes. Be sure to follow your class's Twitter @AFHSClassof2020 for all sorts of details over the summer and entire senior year.
• Also, your first dates to purchase parking spaces are 8/7 & 8/14 from 9-11am. Check out the webpage>Students>Parking & Lunch Passes for rules and applications. 
• Rising Juniors will have a lottery for any remaining spaces, once Seniors have purchased. Again, information is on our webpage. 

June 3

• Senior Awards and Send-Off it tomorrow. Seniors should wear their Senior t-shirts and be in the Auditorium by 9:00am. Following the awards, seniors will have a group photo in the stadium. Then will proceed to the basketball courts for a fun afternoon of food, games and a dunk tank!
• And several Seniors still owe fees and will not receive their graduation tickets UNTIL those fees are paid; Powerschool and/or Media fines.
• Thank you to Jada Enoch for being our morning announcer for the past 2 years. She will be missed!