JUPITER SENIOR HEIDI SMITHWICK was the lone swimmer from Palm Beach or Broward County to capture an individual event in either the Class 4A or 3A championships at the Sailfish Splash Waterpark and Aquatics Center in Stuart. Jupiter’s girls, led by Smithwick, were the top Palm Beach team, placing sixth with 132.5 points. It was the best finish for the girls in school history since 1990 when they were seventh. They also finished eighth in 2014. “It was a result of countless hours of continuous hard work for years and dedication to swimming,” said Jupiter coach Kiril Zahariev. Smithwick, a Princeton signee, won the 50-yard freestyle in 22.72, an automatic All-American time. “I just wanted to make sure the team did as best we could because we didn’t have any divers this year,” said Smithwick, who was also second in the 100-yard butterfly in 53.85, another automatic All-American time. “I was hoping to score as many points as I could,” added Smithwick, who tallied 37 points for the Warriors and helped Jupiter finish sixth in the girls’ standings with 132.5 points, the best finish for Palm Beach or Broward. “It was my last high school meet of my career, so I wanted to make the most of it and make my team proud. It felt like my hard work paid off and everyone was so supportive. It felt like the perfect race.” Smithwick swam the second leg of the third-place 200-yard medley relay (along with Morgan Cogle, Isabella Kauppi, and Kiara Caamano) that clocked a 1:45.38. Caamano, a senior, was runner-up in the 100 free (50.76). (From the Sun-Sentinel, https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/highschool/swimming-water-polo/fl-sp-hs-3a-4a-state-swimming-20211114-e2lqh4moybbsbkl3v24wu4t22y-story.html)

ATTENTION GIRLS INTERESTED IN PLAYING FLAG FOOTBALL After Thanksgiving, we will have “open field” practices on the practice field every Wednesday after school from 3-4:30 pm. You must have your athletic eligibility packet approved and on file with the athletic director before you can participate. You can turn in your eligibility packet to Coach Embick in Portable  11 or Coach DeLeonardo in 4-217. Join the Google Classroom to keep informed: ax62zu4

FRENCH CLUB Meets this Thursday, November 18 @ 2:45 in Madame Elie’s room 4-104. (Google Classroom Code: 2dfnp53)

STUDENT ACES We have a guest speaker coming on campus this Thursday, November 18 during 5th period and lunch. You must have a TLE signed to attend the event. The TLE can be found in Google Classroom or stop by Ms. Jalm’s office. You must also be an ACTIVE member of ACES in order to have your TLE approved.

THE RONALD MCDONALD CLUB is hosting a pull tab holiday contest drive in first-period classes. You can get them from soda or any other cans. This club’s mission is to create, find, and support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children. You can drop off the pull tabs from your first-period class in room 4-116. They need to be washed, bagged, and labeled with the number of tabs inside. Please have your first-period teacher’s name and room number labeled on the submissions. The class that collects the most pull tabs will get baked goods. Start collecting now! Turn in your pull tabs by January 6, 2022.

FIRST PRIORITY CLUB Meets today (Tuesday) during B lunch by the ceramics room in the courtyard. This meeting will be very special as we will have an inspirational message, pizza, and gameplay. Everybody is invited to come.

JUPITER HIGH SCHOOL BLACK STUDENT UNION All are welcome to our next meeting on Wed., Nov. 17, after school in Mrs. Carlisle’s Room 5-211. (Google Classroom Code: 6b53wdz, Remind Code: bsu5211)

SOJ SEND OFF SHOW Please join us this Wednesday, November 17th at 8:00 pm as we Send-Off the Spirit of Jupiter Marching Band to the State Championship in Ocala. The event is open to the public at the Jupiter High School field. Get there early by 7:45. This will be a great time to show support to the Spirit of Jupiter Marching Band.

THE ALL-FLORIDA CHIEFTAIN YEARBOOK is on sale now for $85 at yearbookforever.com.

SCHOLARSHIPS: BRIGHT FUTURES AND OTHERS! Palm Beach County Library System has partnered with Palm Beach State College to host a free virtual event on  Wednesday 11/17 at 6:30 pm. to address anything students are concerned about with the panel! You must register at the link: Register:  http://events.pbclibrary.org/node/20829

THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVES Student Government, Key Club, and Young Democrats Club are collecting any non-perishable or canned foods in rooms 4-217, 6-208, P1, or in front of the main office for donation to the Palm Beach County food bank. NHS has a Three can/box minimum. Drop off items to room 1-155 during periods 1-6 and both lunches. Community service hours will be given for time spent collecting items if you leave a note with your name, grade, and student number attached to your donations. 

NHS is also collecting new, unwrapped toys now through December 12.  Toys for children 10+ are highly needed, but toys for all ages are appreciated.  No realistic-looking weapons or food, please. Earn 2 community service hours and make a huge impact on the children in this county. The drop-off box is in front of the school or you can bring it to Mrs. Sparks’ room 1-155.

LITTLE SMILES CLUB’S holiday toy drive for children in need. Please donate toys to one of the three boxes located in Mrs. Muncy’s room 4-110, Coach Mook’s room 6-215, and Mrs. Hansen’s room 4-206. Toys must have a value of at least $10. Visit the Little Smiles Holiday Toy Drive 2021 Wishlist on Amazon for ideas. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Muncy or Magnolia Lang, the club’s president. Thank you for giving back this holiday season.

THE BEYOND BREAST CANCER CLUB meets today (11/16) at 2:50 pm after school in room 5-116. Come to learn about upcoming community service opportunities and our next event!

CHILDHOOD CANCER SUPPORT CLUB meets today (11/16) at 2:45 pm.  Members can come to Mrs. Rodgers Room 7-208 or log on from home.  See you there! (GC sq43vyi)

ATTENTION JUNIORS AND SENIORS: Applications for the Social Studies Honor Society are available and due by November 19th in Mrs. Hanssen’s room, 6-208. New members will be notified in January. Seniors that applied last year and were accepted, do NOT need to reapply–but please check our Google Classroom page in December for important information.

UNDERCLASS YEARBOOK PICTURE RETAKES & MAKE-UPS will take place today, Nov. 16, in the auditorium. Photographers will be on campus from 7:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Students can get photographed any time throughout the school day and will get a pass to return to class.

TENNIS Any girl and boy interested in trying out for tennis this season, please plan on attending today’s meeting (11/16) right after school in room 4-212. Paperwork and important information will be given out. Any questions, please reach out to Coach Babcock in room 4-212 or Coach Lang in room 4-107. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Ashley Rountree, Drake Andrews, Emily Barber, Ava Hochella, Isabella Lamaruggine, Nely Lopez Vasquez, Mina Nely Okleshen, Yeymi Xiquita Alvarez!

1. STAY TUNED FOR THE CLASS OF 2025 CANDIDATE SPEECHES https://youtu.be/aRAKKFOJuVQ. Voting will take place Wednesday – Friday in your English Class or in the Class of 2025 Google Classroom.