What’s Happening at AHS

2018 National Signing Day – Nov. 14

Assumption will hold a National Signing Day Ceremony for seven senior student-athletes on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 2:30 p.m. in the Main Gym.

  • Julien Broderson (Iowa State), a two-time Iowa Class 2A State wrestling champion, has committed to the Cyclones wrestling program at Iowa State University in Ames.
  • Nick Gottilla (Central Florida), a 2018 Class 3A First Team All-State (IPSWA) player for the 2018 Iowa Class 3A State Champions, will take his baseball talents to the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida.
  • Lauren Herrig (Illinois State), a 2018 Second Team all-conference selection and starting defender for the 2018 Iowa Class 3A State Champions, she will continue her soccer career at Illinois State in Bloomington.
  • Carly King (Duke), the 2018 Iowa Class 3A State Champion in the 400 M Dash and 2018 Drake Relays 100 M Dash winner, will join the Duke University track and field program in Durham, North Carolina.
  • Allison Timmons (Iowa), a 2018 First Team All-MAC pick and starting pitcher for the 2018 Iowa Class 3A State Champions, has committed to the Hawkeyes softball program at the University of Iowa in Iowa City.
  • Emma VanSeveren (Holy Cross), the 2018 First Team All-Mississippi Athletic Conference libero for the 2018 Iowa Class 3A State qualifying Knights, will join the Crusaders volleyball program at The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts.
  • Nicole Yoder – Iowa (Softball), a 2018 Second Team All-MAC honoree and starting shortstop for the 2018 Iowa Class 3A State Champions, has committed to the Hawkeyes softball program at the University of Iowa in Iowa City.

Junior Achievement Titan Competition

Congratulations to JA Advisor Mr. Hale, Andi Marzen, Garrett Hurt, Anna Nagle and Emma VanSeveren on taking first place in the Junior Achievement Titan Competition held Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Saint Ambrose University.  The Assumption High School Marketing and Advertising team outperformed business class representatives from other MAC schools to move on to the Scholarship Round Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Palmer Center for Business Development on the Palmer College campus.  There they will compete with other Iowa and Illinois champions for $8,000 in scholarships.

Service Hours – All Saints – November 2 & 3

Holy Family Church and All Saints Catholic School will hold their annual bazaar from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, November 3rd at the school. The bazaar is one of the big yearly fundraisers for the school. Several volunteers are needed to make this event a success. After school on Friday, November 2nd volunteers are needed to help setup and price baked goods. On Saturday, volunteers are needed for two-hour shifts from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. to work the kitchen, bake sale and checkout. Volunteers also are needed from 3-5 p.m. on Saturday for cleanup and tear down. Donations of crafts, Once Again Treasure items and bake sale items also would be appreciated and can be dropped off after school on Friday. To volunteer, contact Clare Holladay at marycholladay@gmail.com or sign up below:

 

Click Here to Sign Up to Volunteer

 

Service Hours Opportunities

Please see below for some Service Hours opportunities:

  1. Volunteer to help in the Children’s Section for Festival of Trees.  Contact Mrs. Imborek at; natalie.imborek@assumptionhigh.org  —  https://intermountainhealthcare.org/locations/primary-childrens-hospital/giving-volunteering/intermountain-foundation/news-and-events/festival-of-trees/get-involved/
  2. Dan Bush needs two strong individuals to help carry and clear out a storage space.  May get service hours or $15/hr.  You may choose which one.  Please text Mr. Dan Bush with your name and grade at 563-340-5060 and let him know you’d like to help.

April Knight All-Class Parent Gift Gathering Party – October 25th

Please see the attached flyer for more information on the  April Knight All-Class Parent Gift Gathering Party being held  on Thursday, October 25th at Armored Gardens.  More hosts welcome!

Thursday, October 25th

6-9 PM

Armored Gardens/315 Pershing Ave Davenport

MUST RSVP  by October 18th to eat the delicious BBQ

susie.foster@assumptionhigh.org

April Knight FUNdraiser – October 25th

 

Fall Play – Clue – Friday, Saturday, Sunday

The Assumption Knight Players’ performances of Clue, will be this weekend, October 12th & 13th at 7:00 p.m. and October 14th at 2:00 p.m. Join the iconic oddballs known as Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock, and Colonel Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist.

General admission tickets will be available at the door.