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!