Fall Whirlwind turns into Waiting for Winter

At SJCHS, Fall is always a very active time of year. October is perhaps one of the busiest months for students! Fall sports are beginning their climax, so the pressure is on for state tournaments and championships. The Theater Department usually produces a play, which many students participate in. The First Quarter wraps up with the usual barrage of tests, assignments, and projects. To add even more to the packed schedules of Jayhawks, the Sadie Hawkins Dance is always at the end of October!

For seniors, many early-admission college applications are due. Even for seniors not applying early, October is the time to begin the application process, ask for letters of recommendation, write essays, and finalize which schools to apply to.

All these activates and deadlines are stressful, but they also force students to be organized and manage their time efficiently. The hectic-ness of October can actually be fun for students who enjoy pushing themselves!

November is a welcome relief for many students. Schedules calm down enormously. Winter sports such as basketball start "Open Gym", and the Second Quarter continues to chug along nicely. For Theater, auditions for the annual musical commence. The entire campus breathes a sigh a relief after October and looks forward to colder weather, snow, and Christmas Break!