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XHS hosts course information night Xenia High School (XHS) will hold its Course Information Night for the 2010-2011 academic year at 7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 8, in the XHS auditorium. Incoming freshmen and current high school students will find information about selection of electives, course selection and graduation requirements. Many of the clubs/activities/organizations at the high school will be available for families to review and meet with representatives in the cafeteria following the program. XHS counselors will also be available in the cafeteria to answer questions relating to courses. An optional session beginning at 7:45 p.m. will be offered on post secondary enrollment options for students who might wish to pursue college class work during their high school careers. This session is required for students and parents who plan to participate in this program. For further information, contact the XHS Counselors’ Office at (937) 562-9915.
Xenia FFA Students Raise Funds for Local Charities
Greene County FFA members from Xenia High school recently hosted the third annual “Cardboard City” in an effort to raise awareness for local individuals who are less fortunate. Students challenged themselves to sleep overnight in cardboard boxes at the Greene County Fairgrounds.
Nearly 50 students participated in temperatures below forty degrees that evening.
In the weeks leading up to the event, students spent time planning and organizing the project and spoke with representative of local charities to discover their needs and in order to better understand their cause.
“My seniors really took charge and did an outstanding job planning this event,” said Matt Smith, the chapter advisor.
In order to participate, students were required to give twenty to twenty-five dollars worth of donations to local charities that included Greene Inc., the American Red Cross and the Family Violence Prevention Center.
Nearly one thousand dollars were donated to these organizations. While at the event, students were not allowed to eat or bring personal belongings.
When asked about the event, Steve Kelleher, a student in the organization said, “This experience has really opened my eyes and helped me realize that there are people out there who don’t share the benefits that we have every night in our homes.”
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