Brother-Sister Hall Activities

At Science and Math we have something called brother and sister halls. A brother-sister hall paring is a male and female hall that work together over the year to do programs. Our sister hall for this year is Ground Reynolds. So far they have been a great sister hall. We have cheered for each other in IM's, eaten smores, and they have made us cupcakes. So last night, Aug. 30, we repaid them by doing their housekeeping. They were really glad, and it was a ton of fun. We even got Mike Newbauer to scrub a toilet or two. (Pictures will be coming Soon) Overall, it was a fun and easy way to repay them for being awesome. We plan to do many more brother-sister hall activities over the course of the year.

IM's and the Chancellor's Cup

On Monday, August 24, was our first game in intramural soccer. We did not win, however, we did play well together and learned a lot about strategy and team rotation. Also, there was a great amount of participation. This is important because it helps us score points and ultimately win the Chancellor's cup. The Chancellor's cup is an athletic cup presented at the end of the year to the hall who has the most points. There are many ways to receive these points. First is by winning games, then winning the Im cup for each individual sport (soccer, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, and basketball), and last, participation. We have a good start, and our chances of winning look promising. Go Number One Hunt!

T-Shirt Signing Dance

This past weekend, was another one of NCSSM's traditions. This event was the t-shirt signing dance. This event is basically a fast paced rush to get as many peoples signatures as you can; and in doing this, you meet and re-meet people from the first week of school. It is a way to relax after a long first week of class, homework, and adjustment.

First week update

We have had a wonderful week getting to know each other and adjusting to the class schedules. The Cave of Wonders and Hall of Wonders are doing a great job of bonding with each other. I am truly impressed how easy and fast it was to get them connected. The RLA's have done a great job creating programs in the main and the annex for all to participate in. The housekeeping rotation has helped because they have to work with each other on getting their jobs complete in certain areas on hall.

You have wonderful sons and I am honored to be a part of the NEW 1st HUNT!! I look forward to working with all of you in the near future

- Michael

Hall food list

We will be sending out the open spaces for hall food by Friday. If anyone would like to donate paper plates, bowls, silverware and cups that would be wonderful. We are really low from the supplies that we had last year. Please let me know if you are willing to help.

Convocation

One special NCSSM tradition is Convocation. This is an important event where we welcome the new school year. Traditionally we walk with our sister hall and sit with them during the ceremony. Afterward there is a reception on Bryan Lawn. The Speaker this year was Dr. Cates. She is an NCSSM alumnus and now co-owns her own Chemical company. Her challenge for the students this year includes four things: believe in yourself, find your passion, be brave, and dream big. Other speakers included the student body president, Saumil jariwala, and Charles Eilber.

Ice Cream Social/Dance

After the Junior picnic there is always the ice cream social/ dance that follows. We start the dance by eating our fill of drumsticks, fudgesicles, and ice cream sandwiches. Then we dance! The electric slide, making up dance moves, and singing Taylor Swift at the top of our lungs were just a few of the favorites. The ice cream social is a good way to make friends and express yourself. The rule is, you do not have to be good, you just have to dance!