NHS applications are due to Mrs. Pargeon today, 12:50 p.m. FACTS/TRIVIA Matthew Henson was a key member of the first successful expedition (1909) to the North Pole and made seven separate voyages to the Artic. Madam C.J. Walker was an African American entrepreneur who became America’s first female self-made millionaire. Benjamin Banneker taught himself astronomy and math to become America’s “First Known African American Man of Science” (1731). *Laker Sports* The Varsity girls basketball team defeated Big Rapids Crossroads last night in overtime by a score of 47-42. The Lakers were led by Bella Leffew with 18 points, Taylor Sexton with 15 points, Kalissa Swanson with 10 points, and Taylor Merrill with 4 points. There will be no practice at 3:00 p.m. The JV boys basketball team hosts MCC. Game time is 6:00 p.m. The hockey team travels to Kentwood. Game time is 7:00 p.m. They host Northview tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. The elementary boys basketball team travels to Baldwin tomorrow. Game time is 9:00 a.m. *Today’s Practice:* MS GBB: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Baseball: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. *Lunch:* Stuffed Crust Cheese Pizza, Chopped Salad, Pears, & Cookie OR Fruit Yogurt Parfait & Muffin