Daily Bulletin
| Independence High School Thursday, February 2, 2023 |
Good morning, Falcons!
February is Black History Month, so we’ll be featuring tributes to contributions from Black artists, inventors, and activists this month. Next week we’ll be featuring a musical tour of Black artists during lunch, featuring performances from IHS students. Students - If you’d like to contribute something to honor Black history, such as a poem, song, artwork, or essay, please submit a video, photo, or document to Mrs. Heiss via email. Today, we’ll close out our announcements with an original poem by Mattias V.C.
Thanks to everyone for helping us launch our new bathroom protocol!
Huge congratulations to our Falcon musicians who were selected to perform in the Kern County Honor Band/Orchestra on Tuesday - this was an extremely competitive group, so the fact that 21 of our musicians were selected is a huge compliment to their talent and the direction of Mr. Myers.
Calling all aspiring graphic designers! We’re running a contest for the best designs for our upcoming freshman shirts and hoodies! The shirt will be maroon and will need a front design in 1-2 colors. The hoodie will be charcoal and will also need a front design in 1-2 colors. Please include the phrase “Class of 2027.” If your design is selected, you may choose from one of the following prizes: a yearbook, 2 prom tickets, or an equal amount in Falcon merch. Please submit designs to Mrs. Heiss no later February 13.
Come out and cheer for our girls’ basketball and soccer teams today - they’re both battling Ridgeview! It’s senior night for girls’ soccer, so come out and cheer for our senior falcons!
CSF is now accepting applications. Pick up an application at the counseling secretary’s desk.
Purchase your 2023 Yearbook in the finance office by February 26th. The current price is $95. Books can also be purchased on Jostens.com We cannot guarantee you a book if you do not purchase one by this date. We sold out last year, so don’t miss out!
Attention seniors: Purchase your senior ad on Jostens.com.
Full page $250
Half Page $200
Quart page $150
Asian Student Union will meet in room 1006 today during lunch to celebrate Chinese New Year, making red envelopes.
And now, as a tribute to Black History, here is an original poem written by IHS student Mattias V.C.:
Life Nonetheless
By: Mattias V-C
Freedom;
Something that was never promised
But was given in the end.
Something that was taken
But gained once again.
Something only known as a dream
But now a reality.
Life;
Something as clear to see as a star on a dark stormy night.
Something that wasn’t as smooth and pretty as a rich woman’s silk scarf.
It had loose threads,
And holes
And stains of the tears that were cried
And burns from the memories that were slowly starting to fade.
It lacked fancy patterns
And shiny silk threads.
Instead it was bare.
But it was life nonetheless.
And one you should be proud to have lived
Whether it be bare and patternless
Or made with expert care and preserved for centuries,
It’s life nonetheless.
Thank you for that beautiful piece, Mattias!
Have a great day, Falcons!
Now, please stand for the pledge of allegiance.