By Mr. Curcio, Station Advisor Updated 7:21 AM ET 1. Visiting Colleges Representatives from the following schools will be visiting during homeroom: Tues, Nov 2 - Slippery Rock Wed, Nov 3 - Carlow University Thurs, Nov 4 - United States Air Force Please sign up using the Counseling Office Google Classroom. 2. Mu Alpha Theta There will be an after-school Mu Alpha Theta meeting on Wednesday, November 3 in H422 from 3-4pm. 3. Diner's Club There will be an organizational meeting during homeroom in the library on November 3 for all those who would like to participate in the Diner's Club. The Diner's Club will work in conjunction with the faculty and staff of the Derry Area School District to help make the Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinner boxes possible, along with the high school food pantry located in the front lobby. If you are interested please plan on attending this meeting. Questions can be directed to Miss Smeltzer. LUNCH TALKExtra Halloween candy left over? Donate it to charity! There are multiple organizations that will accept unopened candy. There are at least two programs where you can donate your candy to troops serving abroad: Treats for Troops and Operation Gratitude. You can also contact local charities and food banks to see if they accept unopened candy as well. Be sure to read each organization's guidelines in terms of donation. TODAY'S QUOTEThe most important investment that they're making is in wages. Said Anthony Chukumba, an analyst at Loop Capital. Even after increasing workers' starting compensation from $15 an hour to over $18 an hour, adding benefits, and creating $3,000 signing bonuses, "[Amazon's] still struggling," he added. TODAY'S NUMBER: 97The oldest surviving winner of Miss America, Jo-Carroll Dennison, has died aged 97. Dennison, who held the title during World War II and broke with convention by refusing to wear a swimsuit onstage after the pageant, passed away at her home in California last month, according to her friend Evan Mills. AND FINALLY...Over 1,000 votes were cast for the best Halloween candy...
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