The Admirable American for this week is a psychologist, philosopher, and research scientist. Female scholar Mary Whiton Calkins led, as the first women in both cases, the American Psychological Association in 1905, and the American Philosophical Association in 1918. Although Harvard refused females admittance, Calkins studied there in graduate seminars with William James. In 1894, after she completed all required coursework, passed Ph.D. exams, and successfully defended her dissertation, Harvard professors recommended her for a Ph.D.. Harvard, however, refused Calkins her doctorate because she was a female. During her successful academic career, professor Calkins published widely, advocated pacifism, and worked for the women’s suffrage amendment.

Do you like to travel? Do you like to serve others? Do you have an interest in military history? If so, pick up an application to accompany our greatest generation of U.S. military veterans to Washington, D.C. in May, 2026 with Vetsroll.  Applicants must be 18 by May 1. Applications can be picked up in Mr. Haab's room (1119) and are due by October 31.

Are you looking for an adventure? Come with us to Mexico! In June of 2027, we will be going to the Yucatán for 8 days. We will see ruins, enjoy local cuisine, beach time, and much more. Come to the informational meeting with a parent on Tuesday, Oct 21st in Sra. Osorio's room 2426 at 6 pm.

Attention Sophomores!

Your class presentations will take place Today during your English class. Please remember to bring your charged Chromebooks, as you’ll need them during the presentation. 

Attention Seniors: The FAFSA is now open! Students and parents should create their FSA IDs at studentaid.gov as soon as possible to get started on financial aid for college. Don’t wait—apply early!  Remember: completing the FAFSA is also a graduation requirement.

ATTN: All 10th and 11th grade students are invited to take a proficiency test on Wednesday, October 15 - Friday, October 17 or Wednesday, October 22 at 7:00 am (ideal for students with a 1st hour) or at 7:45 am on the track at Kelsey Field. These are the only dates and times the test will be offered. Students must pass the test to be exempt from PE for 2026-2027. Please sign up for the test by Tuesday, October 14, using a link found in your school email titled 2026-2027 Physical Education Proficiency Test sent on September 12, 2025.  Students are to meet in the Student Commons on the day of their test.

Attention all girls interested in indoor soccer. Reminder to turn in your $30 to Senora Eiss to sign up for the indoor season. If you need more information, stop by Senora Eiss or the athletic office, or email Coach Brynn Jacobi bjacob@hononegah.org 

Club Announcements:

Which loveable, furry blue Muppet from Sesame Street realizes he is the character at the conclusion of Jon Stone's The Monster at the end of This Book? If you know the correct answer is Grover, please join Scholastic Bowl today after school in room 2008. Please see Mrs. Hardwick or Mr. Jeff Smith with questions.

Cinematics has been voting on our favorite scary movies for the month of October. Come see our surprise top choice at this week's Friday Free Movie  3:30 in room 1434. All are welcome. Bring a friend. Free food.

Vocab word of the week:  Denounce 

Part of Speech - Verb

Definition:  To publicly condemn or criticize 

Example: The senator chose to denounce the controversial legislation publicly.

Breakfast: 

3 Cheese or Bacon & Cheese Egg Bites/Cereal/Yogurt /Uncrustable/Fruit

Lunch:  

Rotini Pasta & Meat Sauce OR Smart Mouth Pizza/Salad/Sandwiches/Fruit/Veggies

Student Photos

Please view and select your School Portrait for use in the Yearbook and/or Class Picture before Retake Day!*

• *The final deadline is two weeks after retake day; if you do not select an image, VIP will choose the pose to use in the Yearbook and/or Class Picture for you.

• To view your student’s school portrait, look for an email sent to you by “Visual Image Photography”, or go to vipis.com (student ID number may be required)

• Retake pictures will be taken on October 23, 2025.

• Retake photos will be added to your online image gallery approximately 7-10 days after photo day

• If you have any questions, please contact Customer Service

email: support@vipis.com 

Phone: 262.375.4457