University High School Bulletin for Friday, February 29, 2008
. New Items [1-15]
AP Fees Ms. Patterson will begin collecting AP fees on Monday, March
3rd. Fees must be paid by Friday, March 14th. Each AP exam costs $84.
Checks should be made payable to "University High School." All students
who are enrolled in AP classes are required to take the corresponding AP
exam/s.
SAT Question of the Day The answer is (A).
. Student Recognition [16-20]
All-State Honor Band Finalists CONGRATULATIONS to the six UHS students
who were awarded positions in the California Band Directors Association
All-State Honor Band! Natalie Erskine, Carl Gardner, Max Krongaus,
Stephanie Loomer, Matt Shaver and Andrew Vanderpardt were selected
through a competitive state-wide audition to represent UHS at the CBDA
Convention last Thursday-Sunday. These musicians rehearsed 8 eights each
day and performed in the spectacular HONOR CONCERT on Sunday afternoon
at the Saroyan Theatre.
. Parent Notices [21-40]
CHOIRS CANCELLED Freshman Concert Choir, Show Choir, and Women's
Ensemble will be cancelled on Thursday, Feb. 28 and Friday, Feb. 29. Mr.
Lapp is at a music convention.
. General Announcements [41-60]
AP Fees Notice Attention Students and Parents: Ms. Patterson will begin
collecting AP fees on Monday, March 3rd. Students who qualify for free
and reduced lunch will receive a fee reduction and therefore will pay
$54 for each exam taken.
Bake Sale! Come support the class of 2010 and buy some delicious
pizookies, muffins, brownies, and more. The sophomore class bake sale
will be from Thursday the 21st to Friday the 29th at lunch between rooms
17 and 18. (Jones)
11th grade applicants wanted
University High School is seeking additional students to join our junior
class beginning in the Fall of 2008. If you meet the qualifications
listed below and would like to be considered for admission into our
nationally-recognized high school, please submit an application form
(available for download on the UHS website) by March 30th:
Completion of geometry and algebra II with grades of C or better
20 units of a high school music performance group or equivalent
experience in a community music performance group
20 high school units of foreign language
20 units of college prep sciences
15 units of physical education
10 units of world history
UCSF Summer Biomedical Research Internship Program The UCSF Fresno
Summer Biomedical Research Internship Program allows students to work
alongside a physician and/or faculty member on a current research study.
The chosen students will receive stipends and a wealth of experience
that will prepare them for a rewarding career in health sciences.
Application are due by March 7th at 5:00 p.m. Only five juniors will be
selected to participate in this program. For a copy of the application,
please call: 559-499-6414.
COSMOS Summer Program
California Summer School for Math and Science (COSMOS) is a summer
enrichment program for 8-12th grade students with a strong interest in
math, science, or engineering. The summer sessions are held at UC
Irvine, UC Santa Cruz, UC Davis, or UC San Diego (depending on the
session you participate in).
Applications are available online at http://www.ucop.edu/cosmos and are
due postmarked by March 15.
See the COSMOS website for more details.
. Clubs [61-80]
Science Olympiad Competition Our two Science Olympiad teams will be
competing this Saturday against area schools in the CSUF South Gym.
Events run from 9am -3pm, with some events open to public viewing. The
awards assembly is begins about 3:30 in the gym. Come join the UHS
rooting squad and cheer on our teams.
Science Olympiad All-Team Meeting
Final prep session (Mandatory for all team members) is this Friday,
3:30-7:00pm. Bring ALL materials for competition. Check your list and be
sure everything is there. Pizza will be provided plus the other goodies
you signed up to bring.
Competition: meet in Rm15 at 7:00am Saturday. Registration begins in the
gym at 7:30; signup for events at 7:45am.
JCL Students going to the Junior Classical League State Convention!!!
There is a mandatory meeting Friday at 12:15 in the Latin I classroom.
Students need to sign-up for rooms and competitions-Don't be late!!
. Student Activities [81-100]
Softball UHS softball lost both games last night at the Edison softball
tournament. We played Hanford and Atwater. The scores were 9-4 and 6-3.
Angela Beevers pitched two great games. The girls represented UHS very
well. Great job! We have two more games in the tournament on Saturday.
Come watch us play. (Jones)
. Community Opportunities [101-120]
National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine The National Youth
Leadership Forum on Medicine is a 10-day summer program dedicated to
early recognition and preparation of the world's most promising future
physicians. The Leadership Forum is open to all students 9th * 12th
grade with a minimum of a 3.7 GPA. If interested in the program or
becoming nominated, please feel free in contacting Mr. Rodriguez in room
#12. Additional information available at http://www.nylf.org
. College Info [121-140]
Fresno City College Scholarship Opportunities
Are you planning to attend FCC next year? If so, apply for scholarships
now by visiting: www.fresnocitycollege.edu and then clicking on
"Scholarship Opportunities." The deadline is March 3, 2008.
Association of California School Administrators Scholarship The Fresno
County Charter of the California Association of School Administrators
will award $250 to qualifying high school seniors who are the children,
or under the legal guardianship of Fresno County Charter ACSA members.
For an application, see Ms. Patterson ASAP. The scholarship deadline is
March 28th.
Civil Service Employees Insurance Company Scholarship
To promote driver safety and awareness among young people, Civil Service
Employees Insurance Company will award up to two $1000 and eight $500
scholarships, one each to a child of a full-time public employee, based
on an essay discussing ways the teenage accident rate can be reduced.
Applications can be picked up from Ms. Patterson.
. Scholarship Info [141-160]
Save Me a Spot in College Scholarship Contest Students must answer the
question: "Why should California leaders save me and my peers a spot in
college?". Students may submit a written word, poster, or a TV ad entry
by March 15th. More than $100,000 in scholarships will be awarded to
over 200 students statewide.
Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California Scholarship The Cabrillo Civic Club
of California offers scholarships to seniors of Portuguese descent. For
an application, please visit: www.cabrillocivicclubs.org
Cal Grant GPA Verification Forms
Students who wish to apply for Cal Grants, must complete the FAFSA and
complete the GPA Verification Form by March 2nd. Since University High
School DOES NOT have the ability to automatically submit these forms for
you electronically, you will need to print a "hard copy" from the
following website: http://www.csac.ca.gov/doc.asp?id=1177 and bring it
to Ms. Patterson to sign by March 2nd.
American Chemical Society Scholarship
The American Chemical Society Scholars Program will award 100
scholarships to African-American, Hispanic, and Native-American
undergraduate students interested in pursuing four-year degrees in the
chemical sciences. For more information, please visit: www.acs.org/scholars
Fresno Community Concert Band Scholarship The Fresno Community Concert
Band is pleased to announce its Second Annual Music Scholarship. The
scholarship, in the amount of $1000, is given to one deserving woodwind,
brass or percussion player each year. See Ms. Patterson for an
application before April 15th.
Sunnyside Property Owners Assoc. Scholarship
The Sunnyside Property Association will offer two $1000 scholarships to
students that have demonstrated academic excellence, performed a
significant amount of community service or volunteer work and have
resided within the SPOA membership boundaries (Kings Canyon, Temperance,
Jensen, and Peach Avenues) for the junior and senior year regardless of
high school attended. See Ms. Patterson for an application by April 1, 2008.
CVFLA Scholarship The Central Valley Foreign Language Association offers
six scholarships every year. Five winners receive $500 each. The sixth
scholarship winner is designated the Hazel Tucker scholarship and
receives $1000. The application for thid acholarship must be accompanied
by a letter of recommendation from a foreign language teacher who is a
2008 member of CVFLA. (Mrs. Downer is a member of this organization).
See Ms. Patterson for an application, before the April 4th deadline.
CASCWA Scholarship CASCWA will be awarding 8 $750 scholarships to pupils
who have made a turn-around in their lives. The kind of pupil that will
be recognized is someone who has had to overcome lack of success early
on due to a variety of reasons, including but not limited to family
problems. For example, the family situation may have involved substance
abuse or child abuse or the family may have experienced a tragic loss.
If you'd like to apply, see Ms. Patterson for a scholarship by April 4th.
Comments? Something to put in the bulletin?
Email to sg061@csufresno.edu
University High School Bulletin for Thursday, February 28, 2008
. New Items [1-15]
ASB Meeting Thursday
Do you have some thoughts and opinions about student retention here at
UHS? Part of our business at the meeting will be discussing student
retention and we would like to hear your thoughts on the subject. 12:15
Thursday in room 18, see you there.
SAT Question of the Day The answer is (C).
. Student Recognition [16-20]
Congratulations Congratulations to David Matsushita, Darren Sue, and
Tiffany Yu! They have been invited to take the American Invitational
Mathematics Examination on Wednesday, April 2, 2008!
All-State Honor Band Finalists CONGRATULATIONS to the six UHS students
who were awarded positions in the California Band Directors Association
All-State Honor Band! Natalie Erskine, Carl Gardner, Max Krongaus,
Stephanie Loomer, Matt Shaver and Andrew Vanderpardt were selected
through a competitive state-wide audition to represent UHS at the CBDA
Convention last Thursday-Sunday. These musicians rehearsed 8 eights each
day and performed in the spectacular HONOR CONCERT on Sunday afternoon
at the Saroyan Theatre.
Volleyball Team Update Both teams battled tonight. Our season is coming
to a close with only two more Wednesdays to go. Logan Hamilton had 5 key
blocks tonight! Team 2 had most of their players and showed great
progress tonight. Team 1 won one of their games tonight despite being
short some players. Come out and cheer on the volleyball teams as their
season comes to a close Wednesday, March 12.
. Parent Notices [21-40]
CHOIRS CANCELLED Freshman Concert Choir, Show Choir, and Women's
Ensemble will be cancelled on Thursday, Feb. 28 and Friday, Feb. 29. Mr.
Lapp is at a music convention.
. General Announcements [41-60]
PERSONAL YEARBOOK ADS NOW IS THE TIME TO HIGHLIGHT YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
AT UHS! Buy a personal ad for yourself, or with a group of friends. It
is a great graduation present from family and friends. Your friendship
will be a piece of UHS history! Contact Mrs. Bennett or any yearbook
staff to find out how! Deadline is Feb. 28th!
AP Fees Notice Attention Students and Parents: Ms. Patterson will begin
collecting AP fees on Monday, March 3rd. Students who qualify for free
and reduced lunch will receive a fee reduction and therefore will pay
$54 for each exam taken.
Bake Sale! Come support the class of 2010 and buy some delicious
pizookies, muffins, brownies, and more. The sophomore class bake sale
will be from Thursday the 21st to Friday the 29th at lunch between rooms
17 and 18. (Jones)
11th grade applicants wanted
University High School is seeking additional students to join our junior
class beginning in the Fall of 2008. If you meet the qualifications
listed below and would like to be considered for admission into our
nationally-recognized high school, please submit an application form
(available for download on the UHS website) by March 30th:
Completion of geometry and algebra II with grades of C or better
20 units of a high school music performance group or equivalent
experience in a community music performance group
20 high school units of foreign language
20 units of college prep sciences
15 units of physical education
10 units of world history
UCSF Summer Biomedical Research Internship Program The UCSF Fresno
Summer Biomedical Research Internship Program allows students to work
alongside a physician and/or faculty member on a current research study.
The chosen students will receive stipends and a wealth of experience
that will prepare them for a rewarding career in health sciences.
Application are due by March 7th at 5:00 p.m. Only five juniors will be
selected to participate in this program. For a copy of the application,
please call: 559-499-6414.
COSMOS Summer Program
California Summer School for Math and Science (COSMOS) is a summer
enrichment program for 8-12th grade students with a strong interest in
math, science, or engineering. The summer sessions are held at UC
Irvine, UC Santa Cruz, UC Davis, or UC San Diego (depending on the
session you participate in).
Applications are available online at http://www.ucop.edu/cosmos and are
due postmarked by March 15.
See the COSMOS website for more details.
. Clubs [61-80]
Science Olympiad Competition Our two Science Olympiad teams will be
competing this Saturday against area schools in the CSUF South Gym.
Events run from 9am -3pm, with some events open to public viewing. The
awards assembly is begins about 3:30 in the gym. Come join the UHS
rooting squad and cheer on our teams.
Science Olympiad All-Team Meeting
Final prep session (Mandatory for all team members) is this Friday,
3:30-7:00pm. Bring ALL materials for competition. Check your list and be
sure everything is there. Pizza will be provided plus the other goodies
you signed up to bring.
Competition: meet in Rm15 at 7:00am Saturday. Registration begins in the
gym at 7:30; signup for events at 7:45am.
JCL Students going to the Junior Classical League State Convention!!!
There is a mandatory meeting Friday at 12:15 in the Latin I classroom.
Students need to sign-up for rooms and competitions-Don't be late!!
. Student Activities [81-100]
Softball UHS softball lost both games last night at the Edison softball
tournament. We played Hanford and Atwater. The scores were 9-4 and 6-3.
Angela Beevers pitched two great games. The girls represented UHS very
well. Great job! We have two more games in the tournament on Saturday.
Come watch us play. (Jones)
. Community Opportunities [101-120]
National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine The National Youth
Leadership Forum on Medicine is a 10-day summer program dedicated to
early recognition and preparation of the world's most promising future
physicians. The Leadership Forum is open to all students 9th * 12th
grade with a minimum of a 3.7 GPA. If interested in the program or
becoming nominated, please feel free in contacting Mr. Rodriguez in room
#12. Additional information available at http://www.nylf.org
. College Info [121-140]
Fresno City College Scholarship Opportunities
Are you planning to attend FCC next year? If so, apply for scholarships
now by visiting: www.fresnocitycollege.edu and then clicking on
"Scholarship Opportunities." The deadline is March 3, 2008.
Association of California School Administrators Scholarship The Fresno
County Charter of the California Association of School Administrators
will award $250 to qualifying high school seniors who are the children,
or under the legal guardianship of Fresno County Charter ACSA members.
For an application, see Ms. Patterson ASAP. The scholarship deadline is
March 28th.
Fresno City College Honors Program - Application Deadline Approaching
The Fresno City College Honors program application deadline is 5:00pm on
February 28th (a few days earlier this year than usual). If you need
assistance with the application, you can call the Honors program office
at: (559) 442-8207.
Civil Service Employees Insurance Company Scholarship
To promote driver safety and awareness among young people, Civil Service
Employees Insurance Company will award up to two $1000 and eight $500
scholarships, one each to a child of a full-time public employee, based
on an essay discussing ways the teenage accident rate can be reduced.
Applications can be picked up from Ms. Patterson.
. Scholarship Info [141-160]
Save Me a Spot in College Scholarship Contest Students must answer the
question: "Why should California leaders save me and my peers a spot in
college?". Students may submit a written word, poster, or a TV ad entry
by March 15th. More than $100,000 in scholarships will be awarded to
over 200 students statewide.
Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California Scholarship The Cabrillo Civic Club
of California offers scholarships to seniors of Portuguese descent. For
an application, please visit: www.cabrillocivicclubs.org
Cal Grant GPA Verification Forms
Students who wish to apply for Cal Grants, must complete the FAFSA and
complete the GPA Verification Form by March 2nd. Since University High
School DOES NOT have the ability to automatically submit these forms for
you electronically, you will need to print a "hard copy" from the
following website: http://www.csac.ca.gov/doc.asp?id=1177 and bring it
to Ms. Patterson to sign by March 2nd.
American Chemical Society Scholarship
The American Chemical Society Scholars Program will award 100
scholarships to African-American, Hispanic, and Native-American
undergraduate students interested in pursuing four-year degrees in the
chemical sciences. For more information, please visit: www.acs.org/scholars
Fresno Community Concert Band Scholarship The Fresno Community Concert
Band is pleased to announce its Second Annual Music Scholarship. The
scholarship, in the amount of $1000, is given to one deserving woodwind,
brass or percussion player each year. See Ms. Patterson for an
application before April 15th.
Sunnyside Property Owners Assoc. Scholarship
The Sunnyside Property Association will offer two $1000 scholarships to
students that have demonstrated academic excellence, performed a
significant amount of community service or volunteer work and have
resided within the SPOA membership boundaries (Kings Canyon, Temperance,
Jensen, and Peach Avenues) for the junior and senior year regardless of
high school attended. See Ms. Patterson for an application by April 1, 2008.
CVFLA Scholarship The Central Valley Foreign Language Association offers
six scholarships every year. Five winners receive $500 each. The sixth
scholarship winner is designated the Hazel Tucker scholarship and
receives $1000. The application for thid acholarship must be accompanied
by a letter of recommendation from a foreign language teacher who is a
2008 member of CVFLA. (Mrs. Downer is a member of this organization).
See Ms. Patterson for an application, before the April 4th deadline.
CASCWA Scholarship CASCWA will be awarding 8 $750 scholarships to pupils
who have made a turn-around in their lives. The kind of pupil that will
be recognized is someone who has had to overcome lack of success early
on due to a variety of reasons, including but not limited to family
problems. For example, the family situation may have involved substance
abuse or child abuse or the family may have experienced a tragic loss.
If you'd like to apply, see Ms. Patterson for a scholarship by April 4th.
Comments? Something to put in the bulletin?
Email to sg061@csufresno.edu
University High School Bulletin for Tuesday, February 26, 2008
. New Items [1-15]
All-State Honor Band Finalists CONGRATULATIONS to the six UHS students
who were awarded positions in the California Band Directors Association
All-State Honor Band! Natalie Erskine, Carl Gardner, Max Krongaus,
Stephanie Loomer, Matt Shaver and Andrew Vanderpardt were selected
through a competitive state-wide audition to represent UHS at the CBDA
Convention last Thursday-Sunday. These musicians rehearsed 8 eights each
day and performed in the spectacular HONOR CONCERT on Sunday afternoon
at the Saroyan Theatre.
Ms. Hill will be out of her office this Wednesday Ms. Hill will out of
her office this Wednesday, February 27, 2008. She is attending a seminar
workshop and will return on Thursday. Take good care. Ms. Hill
SAT Question of the Day The answer is (D).
11th grade applicants wanted
University High School is seeking additional students to join our junior
class beginning in the Fall of 2008. If you meet the qualifications
listed below and would like to be considered for admission into our
nationally-recognized high school, please submit an application form
(available for download on the UHS website) by March 30th:
Completion of geometry and algebra II with grades of C or better
20 units of a high school music performance group or equivalent
experience in a community music performance group
20 high school units of foreign language
20 units of college prep sciences
15 units of physical education
10 units of world history
Science Olympiad Competition Our two Science Olympiad teams will be
competing this Saturday against area schools in the CSUF South Gym.
Events run from 9am -3pm, with some events open to public viewing. The
awards assembly is begins about 3:30 in the gym. Come join the UHS
rooting squad and cheer on our teams.
. Parent Notices [21-40]
CHOIRS CANCELLED Freshman Concert Choir, Show Choir, and Women's
Ensemble will be cancelled on Thursday, Feb. 28 and Friday, Feb. 29. Mr.
Lapp is at a music convention.
. General Announcements [41-60]
PERSONAL YEARBOOK ADS NOW IS THE TIME TO HIGHLIGHT YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
AT UHS! Buy a personal ad for yourself, or with a group of friends. It
is a great graduation present from family and friends. Your friendship
will be a piece of UHS history! Contact Mrs. Bennett or any yearbook
staff to find out how! Deadline is Feb. 28th!
AP Fees Notice Attention Students and Parents: Ms. Patterson will begin
collecting AP fees on Monday, March 3rd. Students who qualify for free
and reduced lunch will receive a fee reduction and therefore will pay
$54 for each exam taken.
Bake Sale! Come support the class of 2010 and buy some delicious
pizookies, muffins, brownies, and more. The sophomore class bake sale
will be from Thursday the 21st to Friday the 29th at lunch between rooms
17 and 18. (Jones)
UCSF Summer Biomedical Research Internship Program The UCSF Fresno
Summer Biomedical Research Internship Program allows students to work
alongside a physician and/or faculty member on a current research study.
The chosen students will receive stipends and a wealth of experience
that will prepare them for a rewarding career in health sciences.
Application are due by March 7th at 5:00 p.m. Only five juniors will be
selected to participate in this program. For a copy of the application,
please call: 559-499-6414.
COSMOS Summer Program
California Summer School for Math and Science (COSMOS) is a summer
enrichment program for 8-12th grade students with a strong interest in
math, science, or engineering. The summer sessions are held at UC
Irvine, UC Santa Cruz, UC Davis, or UC San Diego (depending on the
session you participate in).
Applications are available online at http://www.ucop.edu/cosmos and are
due postmarked by March 15.
See the COSMOS website for more details.
. Clubs [61-80]
Attention Math Team There will be a mandatory math team meeting Tuesday
at 12:15pm in Ms. Sanbongi's room for all students participating in the
Bakersfield Math Field Day competition. Please do not be late!
Service Club There will be a service club meeting on Wednesday at 12:15
in Rm 9. We will be discussing the details of Kid's Day.
JCL Students going to the Junior Classical League State Convention!!!
There is a mandatory meeting Friday at 12:15 in the Latin I classroom.
Students need to sign-up for rooms and competitions-Don't be late!!
. Community Opportunities [101-120]
National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine The National Youth
Leadership Forum on Medicine is a 10-day summer program dedicated to
early recognition and preparation of the world's most promising future
physicians. The Leadership Forum is open to all students 9th * 12th
grade with a minimum of a 3.7 GPA. If interested in the program or
becoming nominated, please feel free in contacting Mr. Rodriguez in room
#12. Additional information available at http://www.nylf.org
. College Info [121-140]
Fresno City College Scholarship Opportunities
Are you planning to attend FCC next year? If so, apply for scholarships
now by visiting: www.fresnocitycollege.edu and then clicking on
"Scholarship Opportunities." The deadline is March 3, 2008.
Association of California School Administrators Scholarship The Fresno
County Charter of the California Association of School Administrators
will award $250 to qualifying high school seniors who are the children,
or under the legal guardianship of Fresno County Charter ACSA members.
For an application, see Ms. Patterson ASAP. The scholarship deadline is
March 28th.
Fresno City College Assessment Center on Campus A representative from
the Fresno City College Assessment Center will be on campus on
Wednesday, February 27th to give the placement test to any students who
wish to take classes at Fresno City College. UHS sophomores and juniors
who wish to take summer school at Fresno City College (i.e. Biology,
etc.)should plan on taking this test, as should any UHS seniors who plan
on attending Fresno City College next year. The test will be given in
Mr. Frank's/Mrs. Hill's room from 3-5 p.m.
Fresno City College Honors Program - Application Deadline Approaching
The Fresno City College Honors program application deadline is 5:00pm on
February 28th (a few days earlier this year than usual). If you need
assistance with the application, you can call the Honors program office
at: (559) 442-8207.
Civil Service Employees Insurance Company Scholarship
To promote driver safety and awareness among young people, Civil Service
Employees Insurance Company will award up to two $1000 and eight $500
scholarships, one each to a child of a full-time public employee, based
on an essay discussing ways the teenage accident rate can be reduced.
Applications can be picked up from Ms. Patterson.
. Scholarship Info [141-160]
Save Me a Spot in College Scholarship Contest Students must answer the
question: "Why should California leaders save me and my peers a spot in
college?". Students may submit a written word, poster, or a TV ad entry
by March 15th. More than $100,000 in scholarships will be awarded to
over 200 students statewide.
Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California Scholarship The Cabrillo Civic Club
of California offers scholarships to seniors of Portuguese descent. For
an application, please visit: www.cabrillocivicclubs.org
Cal Grant GPA Verification Forms
Students who wish to apply for Cal Grants, must complete the FAFSA and
complete the GPA Verification Form by March 2nd. Since University High
School DOES NOT have the ability to automatically submit these forms for
you electronically, you will need to print a "hard copy" from the
following website: http://www.csac.ca.gov/doc.asp?id=1177 and bring it
to Ms. Patterson to sign by March 2nd.
American Chemical Society Scholarship
The American Chemical Society Scholars Program will award 100
scholarships to African-American, Hispanic, and Native-American
undergraduate students interested in pursuing four-year degrees in the
chemical sciences. For more information, please visit: www.acs.org/scholars
Fresno Community Concert Band Scholarship The Fresno Community Concert
Band is pleased to announce its Second Annual Music Scholarship. The
scholarship, in the amount of $1000, is given to one deserving woodwind,
brass or percussion player each year. See Ms. Patterson for an
application before April 15th.
Sunnyside Property Owners Assoc. Scholarship
The Sunnyside Property Association will offer two $1000 scholarships to
students that have demonstrated academic excellence, performed a
significant amount of community service or volunteer work and have
resided within the SPOA membership boundaries (Kings Canyon, Temperance,
Jensen, and Peach Avenues) for the junior and senior year regardless of
high school attended. See Ms. Patterson for an application by April 1, 2008.
CVFLA Scholarship The Central Valley Foreign Language Association offers
six scholarships every year. Five winners receive $500 each. The sixth
scholarship winner is designated the Hazel Tucker scholarship and
receives $1000. The application for thid acholarship must be accompanied
by a letter of recommendation from a foreign language teacher who is a
2008 member of CVFLA. (Mrs. Downer is a member of this organization).
See Ms. Patterson for an application, before the April 4th deadline.
Comments? Something to put in the bulletin?
Email to sg061@csufresno.edu
University High School Bulletin for Monday, February 25, 2008
. New Items [1-15]
Host family needed Cultural Homestay International is looking to place a
female student from Germany for the 2008-2009 school year. She is fluent
in English and would be a good fit for University High School since she
plays violin in the Hanover Youth Regional Orchestra. This student
tutors fellow German students in math, English, and French. Her
interests include music, reading, cycling, skiing and swimming. Students
have a monthly allowance of spending money and their own health
insurance. If this student is not placed in the Fresno area soon, she
will be placed by a counselor in some other area of the U.S. If you have
an interest in being a host family or would like more information
contact Carol Mechem at 439-8499 or c.meechem@comcast.net.
SAT Question of the Day The answer is (B).
11th grade applicants wanted
University High School is seeking additional students to join our junior
class beginning in the Fall of 2008. If you meet the qualifications
listed below and would like to be considered for admission into our
nationally-recognized high school, please submit an application form
(available for download on the UHS website) by March 30th:
Completion of geometry and algebra II with grades of C or better
20 units of a high school music performance group or equivalent
experience in a community music performance group
20 high school units of foreign language
20 units of college prep sciences
15 units of physical education
10 units of world history
. Parent Notices [21-40]
CHOIRS CANCELLED Freshman Concert Choir, Show Choir, and Women's
Ensemble will be cancelled on Thursday, Feb. 28 and Friday, Feb. 29. Mr.
Lapp is at a music convention.
. General Announcements [41-60]
PERSONAL YEARBOOK ADS NOW IS THE TIME TO HIGHLIGHT YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
AT UHS! Buy a personal ad for yourself, or with a group of friends. It
is a great graduation present from family and friends. Your friendship
will be a piece of UHS history! Contact Mrs. Bennett or any yearbook
staff to find out how! Deadline is Feb. 28th!
AP Fees Notice Attention Students and Parents: Ms. Patterson will begin
collecting AP fees on Monday, March 3rd. Students who qualify for free
and reduced lunch will receive a fee reduction and therefore will pay
$54 for each exam taken.
Bake Sale! Come support the class of 2010 and buy some delicious
pizookies, muffins, brownies, and more. The sophomore class bake sale
will be from Thursday the 21st to Friday the 29th at lunch between rooms
17 and 18. (Jones)
UCSF Summer Biomedical Research Internship Program The UCSF Fresno
Summer Biomedical Research Internship Program allows students to work
alongside a physician and/or faculty member on a current research study.
The chosen students will receive stipends and a wealth of experience
that will prepare them for a rewarding career in health sciences.
Application are due by March 7th at 5:00 p.m. Only five juniors will be
selected to participate in this program. For a copy of the application,
please call: 559-499-6414.
COSMOS Summer Program
California Summer School for Math and Science (COSMOS) is a summer
enrichment program for 8-12th grade students with a strong interest in
math, science, or engineering. The summer sessions are held at UC
Irvine, UC Santa Cruz, UC Davis, or UC San Diego (depending on the
session you participate in).
Applications are available online at http://www.ucop.edu/cosmos and are
due postmarked by March 15.
See the COSMOS website for more details.
. Community Opportunities [101-120]
National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine The National Youth
Leadership Forum on Medicine is a 10-day summer program dedicated to
early recognition and preparation of the world's most promising future
physicians. The Leadership Forum is open to all students 9th * 12th
grade with a minimum of a 3.7 GPA. If interested in the program or
becoming nominated, please feel free in contacting Mr. Rodriguez in room
#12. Additional information available at http://www.nylf.org
. College Info [121-140]
Fresno City College Scholarship Opportunities
Are you planning to attend FCC next year? If so, apply for scholarships
now by visiting: www.fresnocitycollege.edu and then clicking on
"Scholarship Opportunities." The deadline is March 3, 2008.
Association of California School Administrators Scholarship The Fresno
County Charter of the California Association of School Administrators
will award $250 to qualifying high school seniors who are the children,
or under the legal guardianship of Fresno County Charter ACSA members.
For an application, see Ms. Patterson ASAP. The scholarship deadline is
March 28th.
Fresno City College Assessment Center on Campus A representative from
the Fresno City College Assessment Center will be on campus on
Wednesday, February 27th to give the placement test to any students who
wish to take classes at Fresno City College. UHS sophomores and juniors
who wish to take summer school at Fresno City College (i.e. Biology,
etc.)should plan on taking this test, as should any UHS seniors who plan
on attending Fresno City College next year. The test will be given in
Mr. Frank's/Mrs. Hill's room from 3-5 p.m.
Fresno City College Honors Program - Application Deadline Approaching
The Fresno City College Honors program application deadline is 5:00pm on
February 28th (a few days earlier this year than usual). If you need
assistance with the application, you can call the Honors program office
at: (559) 442-8207.
Civil Service Employees Insurance Company Scholarship
To promote driver safety and awareness among young people, Civil Service
Employees Insurance Company will award up to two $1000 and eight $500
scholarships, one each to a child of a full-time public employee, based
on an essay discussing ways the teenage accident rate can be reduced.
Applications can be picked up from Ms. Patterson.
. Scholarship Info [141-160]
Save Me a Spot in College Scholarship Contest Students must answer the
question: "Why should California leaders save me and my peers a spot in
college?". Students may submit a written word, poster, or a TV ad entry
by March 15th. More than $100,000 in scholarships will be awarded to
over 200 students statewide.
Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California Scholarship The Cabrillo Civic Club
of California offers scholarships to seniors of Portuguese descent. For
an application, please visit: www.cabrillocivicclubs.org
Cal Grant GPA Verification Forms
Students who wish to apply for Cal Grants, must complete the FAFSA and
complete the GPA Verification Form by March 2nd. Since University High
School DOES NOT have the ability to automatically submit these forms for
you electronically, you will need to print a "hard copy" from the
following website: http://www.csac.ca.gov/doc.asp?id=1177 and bring it
to Ms. Patterson to sign by March 2nd.
American Chemical Society Scholarship
The American Chemical Society Scholars Program will award 100
scholarships to African-American, Hispanic, and Native-American
undergraduate students interested in pursuing four-year degrees in the
chemical sciences. For more information, please visit: www.acs.org/scholars
Fresno Community Concert Band Scholarship The Fresno Community Concert
Band is pleased to announce its Second Annual Music Scholarship. The
scholarship, in the amount of $1000, is given to one deserving woodwind,
brass or percussion player each year. See Ms. Patterson for an
application before April 15th.
Sunnyside Property Owners Assoc. Scholarship
The Sunnyside Property Association will offer two $1000 scholarships to
students that have demonstrated academic excellence, performed a
significant amount of community service or volunteer work and have
resided within the SPOA membership boundaries (Kings Canyon, Temperance,
Jensen, and Peach Avenues) for the junior and senior year regardless of
high school attended. See Ms. Patterson for an application by April 1, 2008.
Comments? Something to put in the bulletin?
Email to sg061@csufresno.edu
University High School Bulletin for Friday, February 22, 2008
. New Items [1-15]
Host family needed
Cultural Homestay International is looking to place a female student
from Germany for the 2008-2009 school year. She is fluent in English and
would be a good fit for University High School since she plays violin in
the Hanover Youth Regional Orchestra. This student tutors fellow German
students in math, English, and French. Her interests include music,
reading, cycling, skiing and swimming. Students have a monthly allowance
of spending money and their own health insurance. If this student is not
placed in the Fresno area soon, she will be placed by a counselor in
some other area of the U.S. If you have an interest in being a host
family or would like more information contact Carol Mechem at 439-8499
or c.meechem@comcast.net.
SAT Question of the Day The answer is (C).
11th grade applicants wanted
University High School is seeking additional students to join our junior
class beginning in the Fall of 2008. If you meet the qualifications
listed below and would like to be considered for admission into our
nationally-recognized high school, please submit an application form
(available for download on the UHS website) by March 30th:
Completion of geometry and algebra II with grades of C or better
20 units of a high school music performance group or equivalent
experience in a community music performance group
20 high school units of foreign language
20 units of college prep sciences
15 units of physical education
10 units of world history
. Parent Notices [21-40]
CHOIRS CANCELLED Freshman Concert Choir, Show Choir, and Women's
Ensemble will be cancelled on Thursday, Feb. 28 and Friday, Feb. 29. Mr.
Lapp is at a music convention.
. General Announcements [41-60]
PERSONAL YEARBOOK ADS NOW IS THE TIME TO HIGHLIGHT YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
AT UHS! Buy a personal ad for yourself, or with a group of friends. It
is a great graduation present from family and friends. Your friendship
will be a piece of UHS history! Contact Mrs. Bennett or any yearbook
staff to find out how! Deadline is Feb. 28th!
AP Fees Notice Attention Students and Parents: Ms. Patterson will begin
collecting AP fees on Monday, March 3rd. Students who qualify for free
and reduced lunch will receive a fee reduction and therefore will pay
$54 for each exam taken.
Upcoming National Latin Exam
The National Latin Exam will be given to all Latin students on Monday,
March 10th from 3:00-4:00 p.m.. This exam is MANDATORY for all students
enrolled in Latin I or II at UHS. Students will be given their room
assignments on Friday, February 15th.
Bake Sale! Come support the class of 2010 and buy some delicious
pizookies, muffins, brownies, and more. The sophomore class bake sale
will be from Thursday the 21st to Friday the 29th at lunch between rooms
17 and 18. (Jones)
UCSF Summer Biomedical Research Internship Program The UCSF Fresno
Summer Biomedical Research Internship Program allows students to work
alongside a physician and/or faculty member on a current research study.
The chosen students will receive stipends and a wealth of experience
that will prepare them for a rewarding career in health sciences.
Application are due by March 7th at 5:00 p.m. Only five juniors will be
selected to participate in this program. For a copy of the application,
please call: 559-499-6414.
COSMOS Summer Program
California Summer School for Math and Science (COSMOS) is a summer
enrichment program for 8-12th grade students with a strong interest in
math, science, or engineering. The summer sessions are held at UC
Irvine, UC Santa Cruz, UC Davis, or UC San Diego (depending on the
session you participate in).
Applications are available online at http://www.ucop.edu/cosmos and are
due postmarked by March 15.
See the COSMOS website for more details.
. Community Opportunities [101-120]
National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine The National Youth
Leadership Forum on Medicine is a 10-day summer program dedicated to
early recognition and preparation of the world's most promising future
physicians. The Leadership Forum is open to all students 9th * 12th
grade with a minimum of a 3.7 GPA. If interested in the program or
becoming nominated, please feel free in contacting Mr. Rodriguez in room
#12. Additional information available at http://www.nylf.org
. College Info [121-140]
Fresno City College Scholarship Opportunities
Are you planning to attend FCC next year? If so, apply for scholarships
now by visiting: www.fresnocitycollege.edu and then clicking on
"Scholarship Opportunities." The deadline is March 3, 2008.
Association of California School Administrators Scholarship The Fresno
County Charter of the California Association of School Administrators
will award $250 to qualifying high school seniors who are the children,
or under the legal guardianship of Fresno County Charter ACSA members.
For an application, see Ms. Patterson ASAP. The scholarship deadline is
March 28th.
Fresno City College Assessment Center on Campus A representative from
the Fresno City College Assessment Center will be on campus on
Wednesday, February 27th to give the placement test to any students who
wish to take classes at Fresno City College. UHS sophomores and juniors
who wish to take summer school at Fresno City College (i.e. Biology,
etc.)should plan on taking this test, as should any UHS seniors who plan
on attending Fresno City College next year. The test will be given in
Mr. Frank's/Mrs. Hill's room from 3-5 p.m.
Fresno City College Honors Program - Application Deadline Approaching
The Fresno City College Honors program application deadline is 5:00pm on
February 28th (a few days earlier this year than usual). If you need
assistance with the application, you can call the Honors program office
at: (559) 442-8207.
Civil Service Employees Insurance Company Scholarship
To promote driver safety and awareness among young people, Civil Service
Employees Insurance Company will award up to two $1000 and eight $500
scholarships, one each to a child of a full-time public employee, based
on an essay discussing ways the teenage accident rate can be reduced.
Applications can be picked up from Ms. Patterson.
. Scholarship Info [141-160]
Save Me a Spot in College Scholarship Contest Students must answer the
question: "Why should California leaders save me and my peers a spot in
college?". Students may submit a written word, poster, or a TV ad entry
by March 15th. More than $100,000 in scholarships will be awarded to
over 200 students statewide.
Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California Scholarship The Cabrillo Civic Club
of California offers scholarships to seniors of Portuguese descent. For
an application, please visit: www.cabrillocivicclubs.org
Cal Grant GPA Verification Forms
Students who wish to apply for Cal Grants, must complete the FAFSA and
complete the GPA Verification Form by March 2nd. Since University High
School DOES NOT have the ability to automatically submit these forms for
you electronically, you will need to print a "hard copy" from the
following website: http://www.csac.ca.gov/doc.asp?id=1177 and bring it
to Ms. Patterson to sign by March 2nd.
American Chemical Society Scholarship
The American Chemical Society Scholars Program will award 100
scholarships to African-American, Hispanic, and Native-American
undergraduate students interested in pursuing four-year degrees in the
chemical sciences. For more information, please visit: www.acs.org/scholars
Fresno Community Concert Band Scholarship The Fresno Community Concert
Band is pleased to announce its Second Annual Music Scholarship. The
scholarship, in the amount of $1000, is given to one deserving woodwind,
brass or percussion player each year. See Ms. Patterson for an
application before April 15th.
Sunnyside Property Owners Assoc. Scholarship
The Sunnyside Property Association will offer two $1000 scholarships to
students that have demonstrated academic excellence, performed a
significant amount of community service or volunteer work and have
resided within the SPOA membership boundaries (Kings Canyon, Temperance,
Jensen, and Peach Avenues) for the junior and senior year regardless of
high school attended. See Ms. Patterson for an application by April 1, 2008.
Comments? Something to put in the bulletin?
Email to sg061@csufresno.edu
University High School Bulletin for Wednesday, February 20, 2008
. New Items [1-15]
Bake Sale! Come support the class of 2010 and buy some delicious
pizookies, muffins, brownies, and more. The sophomore class bake sale
will be from Thursday the 21st to Friday the 29th at lunch between rooms
17 and 18. (Jones)
. Parent Notices [21-40]
CHOIRS CANCELLED Freshman Concert Choir, Show Choir, and Women's
Ensemble will be cancelled on Thursday, Feb. 28 and Friday, Feb. 29. Mr.
Lapp is at a music convention.
. General Announcements [41-60]
PERSONAL YEARBOOK ADS NOW IS THE TIME TO HIGHLIGHT YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
AT UHS! Buy a personal ad for yourself, or with a group of friends. It
is a great graduation present from family and friends. Your friendship
will be a piece of UHS history! Contact Mrs. Bennett or any yearbook
staff to find out how! Deadline is Feb. 28th!
AP Fees Notice Attention Students and Parents: Ms. Patterson will begin
collecting AP fees on Monday, March 3rd. Students who qualify for free
and reduced lunch will receive a fee reduction and therefore will pay
$54 for each exam taken.
Upcoming National Latin Exam
The National Latin Exam will be given to all Latin students on Monday,
March 10th from 3:00-4:00 p.m.. This exam is MANDATORY for all students
enrolled in Latin I or II at UHS. Students will be given their room
assignments on Friday, February 15th.
UCSF Summer Biomedical Research Internship Program The UCSF Fresno
Summer Biomedical Research Internship Program allows students to work
alongside a physician and/or faculty member on a current research study.
The chosen students will receive stipends and a wealth of experience
that will prepare them for a rewarding career in health sciences.
Application are due by March 7th at 5:00 p.m. Only five juniors will be
selected to participate in this program. For a copy of the application,
please call: 559-499-6414.
COSMOS Summer Program
California Summer School for Math and Science (COSMOS) is a summer
enrichment program for 8-12th grade students with a strong interest in
math, science, or engineering. The summer sessions are held at UC
Irvine, UC Santa Cruz, UC Davis, or UC San Diego (depending on the
session you participate in).
Applications are available online at http://www.ucop.edu/cosmos and are
due postmarked by March 15.
See the COSMOS website for more details.
SAT Question of the Day The answer is (D).
Chess Club Today Chess club meets today at lunch in room 8. Come
participate in chess, or learn a new chess variant. (Jones)
. Community Opportunities [101-120]
National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine The National Youth
Leadership Forum on Medicine is a 10-day summer program dedicated to
early recognition and preparation of the world's most promising future
physicians. The Leadership Forum is open to all students 9th * 12th
grade with a minimum of a 3.7 GPA. If interested in the program or
becoming nominated, please feel free in contacting Mr. Rodriguez in room
#12. Additional information available at http://www.nylf.org
. College Info [121-140]
Fresno City College Scholarship Opportunities
Are you planning to attend FCC next year? If so, apply for scholarships
now by visiting: www.fresnocitycollege.edu and then clicking on
"Scholarship Opportunities." The deadline is March 3, 2008.
Association of California School Administrators Scholarship The Fresno
County Charter of the California Association of School Administrators
will award $250 to qualifying high school seniors who are the children,
or under the legal guardianship of Fresno County Charter ACSA members.
For an application, see Ms. Patterson ASAP. The scholarship deadline is
March 28th.
Fresno City College Assessment Center on Campus A representative from
the Fresno City College Assessment Center will be on campus on
Wednesday, February 27th to give the placement test to any students who
wish to take classes at Fresno City College. UHS sophomores and juniors
who wish to take summer school at Fresno City College (i.e. Biology,
etc.)should plan on taking this test, as should any UHS seniors who plan
on attending Fresno City College next year. The test will be given in
Mr. Frank's/Mrs. Hill's room from 3-5 p.m.
Fresno City College Honors Program - Application Deadline Approaching
The Fresno City College Honors program application deadline is 5:00pm on
February 28th (a few days earlier this year than usual). If you need
assistance with the application, you can call the Honors program office
at: (559) 442-8207.
Civil Service Employees Insurance Company Scholarship
To promote driver safety and awareness among young people, Civil Service
Employees Insurance Company will award up to two $1000 and eight $500
scholarships, one each to a child of a full-time public employee, based
on an essay discussing ways the teenage accident rate can be reduced.
Applications can be picked up from Ms. Patterson.
. Scholarship Info [141-160]
Save Me a Spot in College Scholarship Contest Students must answer the
question: "Why should California leaders save me and my peers a spot in
college?". Students may submit a written word, poster, or a TV ad entry
by March 15th. More than $100,000 in scholarships will be awarded to
over 200 students statewide.
Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California Scholarship The Cabrillo Civic Club
of California offers scholarships to seniors of Portuguese descent. For
an application, please visit: www.cabrillocivicclubs.org
Cal Grant GPA Verification Forms
Students who wish to apply for Cal Grants, must complete the FAFSA and
complete the GPA Verification Form by March 2nd. Since University High
School DOES NOT have the ability to automatically submit these forms for
you electronically, you will need to print a "hard copy" from the
following website: http://www.csac.ca.gov/doc.asp?id=1177 and bring it
to Ms. Patterson to sign by March 2nd.
American Chemical Society Scholarship
The American Chemical Society Scholars Program will award 100
scholarships to African-American, Hispanic, and Native-American
undergraduate students interested in pursuing four-year degrees in the
chemical sciences. For more information, please visit: www.acs.org/scholars
Fresno Community Concert Band Scholarship The Fresno Community Concert
Band is pleased to announce its Second Annual Music Scholarship. The
scholarship, in the amount of $1000, is given to one deserving woodwind,
brass or percussion player each year. See Ms. Patterson for an
application before April 15th.
Sunnyside Property Owners Assoc. Scholarship
The Sunnyside Property Association will offer two $1000 scholarships to
students that have demonstrated academic excellence, performed a
significant amount of community service or volunteer work and have
resided within the SPOA membership boundaries (Kings Canyon, Temperance,
Jensen, and Peach Avenues) for the junior and senior year regardless of
high school attended. See Ms. Patterson for an application by April 1, 2008.
Comments? Something to put in the bulletin?
Email to sg061@csufresno.edu
University High School Bulletin for Tuesday, February 19, 2008
. New Items [1-15]
Upcoming National Latin Exam
The National Latin Exam will be given to all Latin students on Monday,
March 10th from 3:00-4:00 p.m.. This exam is MANDATORY for all students
enrolled in Latin I or II at UHS. Students will be given their room
assignments on Friday, February 15th.
National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine The National Youth
Leadership Forum on Medicine is a 10-day summer program dedicated to
early recognition and preparation of the worldÕs most promising future
physicians. The Leadership Forum is open to all students 9th Ð 12th
grade with a minimum of a 3.7 GPA. If interested in the program or
becoming nominated, please feel free in contacting Mr. Rodriguez in room
#12. Additional information available at http://www.nylf.org
SAT Question of the Day The answer is (A).
. Parent Notices [21-40]
CHOIRS CANCELLED Freshman Concert Choir, Show Choir, and Women's
Ensemble will be cancelled on Thursday, Feb. 28 and Friday, Feb. 29. Mr.
Lapp is at a music convention.
. General Announcements [41-60]
PERSONAL YEARBOOK ADS NOW IS THE TIME TO HIGHLIGHT YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
AT UHS! Buy a personal ad for yourself, or with a group of friends. It
is a great graduation present from family and friends. Your friendship
will be a piece of UHS history! Contact Mrs. Bennett or any yearbook
staff to find out how! Deadline is Feb. 28th!
AP Fees Notice Attention Students and Parents: Ms. Patterson will begin
collecting AP fees on Monday, March 3rd. Students who qualify for free
and reduced lunch will receive a fee reduction and therefore will pay
$54 for each exam taken.
UCSF Summer Biomedical Research Internship Program The UCSF Fresno
Summer Biomedical Research Internship Program allows students to work
alongside a physician and/or faculty member on a current research study.
The chosen students will receive stipends and a wealth of experience
that will prepare them for a rewarding career in health sciences.
Application are due by March 7th at 5:00 p.m. Only five juniors will be
selected to participate in this program. For a copy of the application,
please call: 559-499-6414.
COSMOS Summer Program
California Summer School for Math and Science (COSMOS) is a summer
enrichment program for 8-12th grade students with a strong interest in
math, science, or engineering. The summer sessions are held at UC
Irvine, UC Santa Cruz, UC Davis, or UC San Diego (depending on the
session you participate in).
Applications are available online at http://www.ucop.edu/cosmos and are
due postmarked by March 15.
See the COSMOS website for more details.
Important Softball Meeting There will be an important softball meeting
in room 8 today to discuss the tournament and transportation. You do not
need to dress out. (Jones)
. Clubs [61-80]
Philosophy Club Sign-up
For those interested in reviving the philosophy club, please come by Mr.
Roberts's room during lunch any time this week. We'll start a sign-up
sheet for those ready to ruminate.
. College Info [121-140]
Fresno City College Scholarship Opportunities
Are you planning to attend FCC next year? If so, apply for scholarships
now by visiting: www.fresnocitycollege.edu and then clicking on
"Scholarship Opportunities." The deadline is March 3, 2008.
Association of California School Administrators Scholarship The Fresno
County Charter of the California Association of School Administrators
will award $250 to qualifying high school seniors who are the children,
or under the legal guardianship of Fresno County Charter ACSA members.
For an application, see Ms. Patterson ASAP. The scholarship deadline is
March 28th.
Fresno City College Assessment Center on Campus A representative from
the Fresno City College Assessment Center will be on campus on
Wednesday, February 27th to give the placement test to any students who
wish to take classes at Fresno City College. UHS sophomores and juniors
who wish to take summer school at Fresno City College (i.e. Biology,
etc.)should plan on taking this test, as should any UHS seniors who plan
on attending Fresno City College next year. The test will be given in
Mr. Frank's/Mrs. Hill's room from 3-5 p.m.
Fresno City College Honors Program - Application Deadline Approaching
The Fresno City College Honors program application deadline is 5:00pm on
February 28th (a few days earlier this year than usual). If you need
assistance with the application, you can call the Honors program office
at: (559) 442-8207.
Civil Service Employees Insurance Company Scholarship
To promote driver safety and awareness among young people, Civil Service
Employees Insurance Company will award up to two $1000 and eight $500
scholarships, one each to a child of a full-time public employee, based
on an essay discussing ways the teenage accident rate can be reduced.
Applications can be picked up from Ms. Patterson.
. Scholarship Info [141-160]
Save Me a Spot in College Scholarship Contest Students must answer the
question: "Why should California leaders save me and my peers a spot in
college?". Students may submit a written word, poster, or a TV ad entry
by March 15th. More than $100,000 in scholarships will be awarded to
over 200 students statewide.
Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California Scholarship The Cabrillo Civic Club
of California offers scholarships to seniors of Portuguese descent. For
an application, please visit: www.cabrillocivicclubs.org
Cal Grant GPA Verification Forms
Students who wish to apply for Cal Grants, must complete the FAFSA and
complete the GPA Verification Form by March 2nd. Since University High
School DOES NOT have the ability to automatically submit these forms for
you electronically, you will need to print a "hard copy" from the
following website: http://www.csac.ca.gov/doc.asp?id=1177 and bring it
to Ms. Patterson to sign by March 2nd.
American Chemical Society Scholarship
The American Chemical Society Scholars Program will award 100
scholarships to African-American, Hispanic, and Native-American
undergraduate students interested in pursuing four-year degrees in the
chemical sciences. For more information, please visit: www.acs.org/scholars
Fresno Community Concert Band Scholarship The Fresno Community Concert
Band is pleased to announce its Second Annual Music Scholarship. The
scholarship, in the amount of $1000, is given to one deserving woodwind,
brass or percussion player each year. See Ms. Patterson for an
application before April 15th.
Sunnyside Property Owners Assoc. Scholarship
The Sunnyside Property Association will offer two $1000 scholarships to
students that have demonstrated academic excellence, performed a
significant amount of community service or volunteer work and have
resided within the SPOA membership boundaries (Kings Canyon, Temperance,
Jensen, and Peach Avenues) for the junior and senior year regardless of
high school attended. See Ms. Patterson for an application by April 1, 2008.
Comments? Something to put in the bulletin?
Email to sg061@csufresno.edu
University High School Bulletin for Thursday, February 14, 2008
. New Items [1-15]
ASB Field Day Committee
The Field Day committee for ASB will meet at 7:15 am on Thursday, Feb. 14, in room 18.
Come if you can, if you can't see Mr. Benslay.
. Parent Notices [21-40]
PA Board Meeting
MONTHLY PHOENIX ALLIANCE BOARD MEETING ALL PARENTS WELCOME!!! 7:00, Thursday,
February 14 in Room 18 Parking will be relaxed in lot D. All P.A. Board meetings include a
report from the Head of School and discussions of important UHS issues! Come help plan the
major spring fund raiser, "Raising the Roof" scheduled for April 12! Questions? Call Kathleen
McKinley at 261-9633 or kmckinley@csufresno.edu.
CHOIRS CANCELLED Freshman Concert Choir, Show Choir, and Women's Ensemble will be
cancelled on Thursday, Feb. 28 and Friday, Feb. 29. Mr. Lapp is at a music convention.
. General Announcements [41-60]
PERSONAL YEARBOOK ADS NOW IS THE TIME TO HIGHLIGHT YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AT
UHS! Buy a personal ad for yourself, or with a group of friends. It is a great graduation
present from family and friends. Your friendship will be a piece of UHS history! Contact Mrs.
Bennett or any yearbook staff to find out how! Deadline is Feb. 28th!
AP Fees Notice Attention Students and Parents: Ms. Patterson will begin collecting AP fees on
Monday, March 3rd. Students who qualify for free and reduced lunch will receive a fee
reduction and therefore will pay $54 for each exam taken.
UCSF Summer Biomedical Research Internship Program The UCSF Fresno Summer Biomedical
Research Internship Program allows students to work alongside a physician and/or faculty
member on a current research study. The chosen students will receive stipends and a wealth
of experience that will prepare them for a rewarding career in health sciences. Application
are due by March 7th at 5:00 p.m. Only five juniors will be selected to participate in this
program. For a copy of the application, please call: 559-499-6414.
COSMOS Summer Program
California Summer School for Math and Science (COSMOS) is a summer enrichment program
for 8-12th grade students with a strong interest in math, science, or engineering. The
summer sessions are held at UC Irvine, UC Santa Cruz, UC Davis, or UC San Diego
(depending on the session you participate in).
Applications are available online at http://www.ucop.edu/cosmos and are due postmarked by
March 15.
See the COSMOS website for more details.
Stanford Medical Youth Science Program
The Stanford Medical Youth Science Program is looking for economically disadvantaged and
under-resourced sophomore and junior high school students who are academically oriented,
mature and inquisitive, interested in medicine-and health-related careers, and will likely be
the first in their family to attand a college or university. Applications are due by February
15th and can be found online at: http://smysp.stanford.edu
. Clubs [61-80]
Attention Creative Writers ATTENTION ALL CREATIVE WRITERS: The 2008 Young Writers'
Conference will be held on Wednesday, March 26th from 8am to 2pm at the Satellite Student
Union. Please give any poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction you would like to submit to Dr.
Torrance by February 13th. Works submitted must be in a specific format, so please talk to
Dr. Torrance by Friday, February 8th for necessary details. ALSO: Creative Writing Club is
putting together an anthology of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction wriien by University
High students. If you have anything you would like to have submitted please talk to Dr.
Torrance or any CWC officers. Better yet, come to one of our meetings every Thursday at
12:15 PM in Dr. Torrance's room.
Science Olympiad
SO T-Shirt orders due now; order and money must be received by Wednesday at 3:30pm.
Turn in orders to Mrs. Royce (Rm 6). Orders will be placed on Thursday.
Yearbook picture Thursday - meet outside Room 10 (Dr. Torrance) at 3:00pm. Wear Science
Olympiad or UHS T-shirt.
Prep session, Friday 3:30 - 5:30, Rm 15; Only 2 weeks to go!
Volleyball Team Games were difficult tonight with both teams not feeling 100% because of
the flu that has been going around. When Team 1 focuses on teamwork and good
communication, they are on fire. Bahar and Shelbi had some great placement serves. On team
2, Patricia was a consistent server with support in the front row from Logan and in the
backrow from Jarina. Both teams are continuing to improve as the weeks progress! Great job
to both teams!!!
Philosophy Club Sign-up
For those interested in reviving the philosophy club, please come by Mr. Roberts's room
during lunch any time this week. We'll start a sign-up sheet for those ready to ruminate.
. Student Activities [81-100]
ValentineGrams
Send a luscious candy treat with a hand-made Valentine to all your friends to show them
how much you appreciate them. Personalized ValentineGrams can be purchased from a Class
of 2010 officer through Wednesday, 2/13, in front of the office during lunch for a mere
$1.25. Deliveries will be on Valentine's Day. Don't miss out!
. Community Opportunities [101-120]
Break the Barriers is Seeking Mentors
Break the Barriers (located on the corner of Cedar and Nees) will be implementing two federal
mentoring grants that seek to pair high school students with elementary and high school
students who come from foster homes and/or have special needs. If you would like to
volunteer, call: 432-6292 and ask for Sharmela Yamakawa.
. College Info [121-140]
Fresno City College Scholarship Opportunities
Are you planning to attend FCC next year? If so, apply for scholarships now by visiting:
www.fresnocitycollege.edu and then clicking on "Scholarship Opportunities." The deadline is
March 3, 2008.
Association of California School Administrators Scholarship The Fresno County Charter of the
California Association of School Administrators will award $250 to qualifying high school
seniors who are the children, or under the legal guardianship of Fresno County Charter ACSA
members. For an application, see Ms. Patterson ASAP. The scholarship deadline is March
28th.
Fresno City College Assessment Center on Campus A representative from the Fresno City
College Assessment Center will be on campus on Wednesday, February 27th to give the
placement test to any students who wish to take classes at Fresno City College. UHS
sophomores and juniors who wish to take summer school at Fresno City College (i.e. Biology,
etc.)should plan on taking this test, as should any UHS seniors who plan on attending Fresno
City College next year. The test will be given in Mr. Frank's/Mrs. Hill's room from 3-5 p.m.
Fresno City College Honors Program - Application Deadline Approaching
The Fresno City College Honors program application deadline is 5:00pm on February 28th (a
few days earlier this year than usual). If you need assistance with the application, you can call
the Honors program office at: (559) 442-8207.
Civil Service Employees Insurance Company Scholarship
To promote driver safety and awareness among young people, Civil Service Employees
Insurance Company will award up to two $1000 and eight $500 scholarships, one each to a
child of a full-time public employee, based on an essay discussing ways the teenage accident
rate can be reduced. Applications can be picked up from Ms. Patterson.
. Scholarship Info [141-160]
Burger King Scholars Program Burger King is offering approximately 700 $1000 scholarships
to graduating seniors who maintain a cumulative g.p.a. of 2.5 or higher; work part-time an
average of 15 hours per week; are actively involved in community service activities;
demonstrate financial need; and plan to enroll in an accredited two or four-year college. To
apply, go to: www.bk.com/scholars
11th Grade "The Grapes of Wrath" Multi-Media Scholarship Contest Students may depict any
aspect of "The Grapes of Wrath" using any media they wish - video, live action, sculpture,
painting, writing, photos, prints. etc. The first-place prize is a $2500 scholarship; the
second-place prize is a $1500 scholarship; and the third-place prize is a $1000 scholarship.
For more information, contact Lori Herington at: Lori_Herington@cable.comcast.com
eQuality Scholarship Several $5000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school
seniors (in Northern and Central California) who have dedicated their time to help the
lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community. For more information, visit:
www.allyaction.org/scholarship
Ronald McDonald House Charities
The Ronald McDonald House Scholarship Program is comprised of four individual scholarship
prgrams, including scholarship programs specifically directed at Asian-Americans, African-
Americans, Hispanics, and all-around scholars. If you are interested in applying, please
obtain an application from the following website: www.rmhc.org
PFLAG National Scholarship Program
Scholarship information and application forms are available on the PFLAg website
(www.pflag.org) in November of each year. The deadline to submit applications is February
14th, and winners are notified by April 15th.
Susan Steelman Bragato College Scholarship
The California Charter Schools Association will award five $1,500 need-based scholarships
to high school graduates of Association member schools. Applications are due by February
16th and can be dowloaded at: www.myschool.org
Best Buy Scholarship
Best Buy scholarships reward students for their work, both inside and outside of the
classroom. If you are a graduating high school senior and would like to apply for a
scholarship, go to: www.bestbuy.com/scholarships by February 15th.
Save Me a Spot in College Scholarship Contest Students must answer the question: "Why
should California leaders save me and my peers a spot in college?". Students may submit a
written word, poster, or a TV ad entry by March 15th. More than $100,000 in scholarships
will be awarded to over 200 students statewide.
Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California Scholarship The Cabrillo Civic Club of California offers
scholarships to seniors of Portuguese descent. For an application, please visit:
www.cabrillocivicclubs.org
Cal Grant GPA Verification Forms
Students who wish to apply for Cal Grants, must complete the FAFSA and complete the GPA
Verification Form by March 2nd. Since University High School DOES NOT have the ability to
automatically submit these forms for you electronically, you will need to print a "hard copy"
from the following website: http://www.csac.ca.gov/doc.asp?id=1177 and bring it to Ms.
Patterson to sign by March 2nd.
American Chemical Society Scholarship
The American Chemical Society Scholars Program will award 100 scholarships to African-
American, Hispanic, and Native-American undergraduate students interested in pursuing
four-year degrees in the chemical sciences. For more information, please visit:
www.acs.org/scholars
Fresno Community Concert Band Scholarship The Fresno Community Concert Band is pleased
to announce its Second Annual Music Scholarship. The scholarship, in the amount of $1000,
is given to one deserving woodwind, brass or percussion player each year. See Ms. Patterson
for an application before April 15th.
Sunnyside Property Owners Assoc. Scholarship
The Sunnyside Property Association will offer two $1000 scholarships to students that have
demonstrated academic excellence, performed a significant amount of community service or
volunteer work and have resided within the SPOA membership boundaries (Kings Canyon,
Temperance, Jensen, and Peach Avenues) for the junior and senior year regardless of high
school attended. See Ms. Patterson for an application by April 1, 2008.
Comments? Something to put in the bulletin?
Email to sg061@csufresno.edu
University High School Bulletin for Wednesday, February 13, 2008
. New Items [1-15]
ASB Field Day Committee
The Field Day committee for ASB will meet at 7:15 am on Thursday, Feb. 14, in room 18.
Come if you can, if you can't see Mr. Benslay.
. Parent Notices [21-40]
PA Board Meeting
MONTHLY PHOENIX ALLIANCE BOARD MEETING ALL PARENTS WELCOME!!! 7:00, Thursday,
February 14 in Room 18 Parking will be relaxed in lot D. All P.A. Board meetings include a
report from the Head of School and discussions of important UHS issues! Come help plan the
major spring fund raiser, "Raising the Roof" scheduled for April 12! Questions? Call Kathleen
McKinley at 261-9633 or kmckinley@csufresno.edu.
CHOIRS CANCELLED Freshman Concert Choir, Show Choir, and Women's Ensemble will be
cancelled on Thursday, Feb. 28 and Friday, Feb. 29. Mr. Lapp is at a music convention.
. General Announcements [41-60]
PERSONAL YEARBOOK ADS NOW IS THE TIME TO HIGHLIGHT YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AT
UHS! Buy a personal ad for yourself, or with a group of friends. It is a great graduation
present from family and friends. Your friendship will be a piece of UHS history! Contact Mrs.
Bennett or any yearbook staff to find out how! Deadline is Feb. 28th!
AP Fees Notice Attention Students and Parents: Ms. Patterson will begin collecting AP fees on
Monday, March 3rd. Students who qualify for free and reduced lunch will receive a fee
reduction and therefore will pay $54 for each exam taken.
UCSF Summer Biomedical Research Internship Program The UCSF Fresno Summer Biomedical
Research Internship Program allows students to work alongside a physician and/or faculty
member on a current research study. The chosen students will receive stipends and a wealth
of experience that will prepare them for a rewarding career in health sciences. Application
are due by March 7th at 5:00 p.m. Only five juniors will be selected to participate in this
program. For a copy of the application, please call: 559-499-6414.
COSMOS Summer Program
California Summer School for Math and Science (COSMOS) is a summer enrichment program
for 8-12th grade students with a strong interest in math, science, or engineering. The
summer sessions are held at UC Irvine, UC Santa Cruz, UC Davis, or UC San Diego
(depending on the session you participate in).
Applications are available online at http://www.ucop.edu/cosmos and are due postmarked by
March 15.
See the COSMOS website for more details.
Stanford Medical Youth Science Program
The Stanford Medical Youth Science Program is looking for economically disadvantaged and
under-resourced sophomore and junior high school students who are academically oriented,
mature and inquisitive, interested in medicine-and health-related careers, and will likely be
the first in their family to attand a college or university. Applications are due by February
15th and can be found online at: http://smysp.stanford.edu
. Clubs [61-80]
Attention Creative Writers ATTENTION ALL CREATIVE WRITERS: The 2008 Young Writers'
Conference will be held on Wednesday, March 26th from 8am to 2pm at the Satellite Student
Union. Please give any poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction you would like to submit to Dr.
Torrance by February 13th. Works submitted must be in a specific format, so please talk to
Dr. Torrance by Friday, February 8th for necessary details. ALSO: Creative Writing Club is
putting together an anthology of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction wriien by University
High students. If you have anything you would like to have submitted please talk to Dr.
Torrance or any CWC officers. Better yet, come to one of our meetings every Thursday at
12:15 PM in Dr. Torrance's room.
Science Olympiad
SO T-Shirt orders due now; order and money must be received by Wednesday at 3:30pm.
Turn in orders to Mrs. Royce (Rm 6). Orders will be placed on Thursday.
Yearbook picture Thursday - meet outside Room 10 (Dr. Torrance) at 3:00pm. Wear Science
Olympiad or UHS T-shirt.
Prep session, Friday 3:30 - 5:30, Rm 15; Only 2 weeks to go!
Philosophy Club Sign-up
For those interested in reviving the philosophy club, please come by Mr. Roberts's room
during lunch any time this week. We'll start a sign-up sheet for those ready to ruminate.
. Student Activities [81-100]
ValentineGrams
Send a luscious candy treat with a hand-made Valentine to all your friends to show them
how much you appreciate them. Personalized ValentineGrams can be purchased from a Class
of 2010 officer through Wednesday, 2/13, in front of the office during lunch for a mere
$1.25. Deliveries will be on Valentine's Day. Don't miss out!
. Community Opportunities [101-120]
Break the Barriers is Seeking Mentors
Break the Barriers (located on the corner of Cedar and Nees) will be implementing two federal
mentoring grants that seek to pair high school students with elementary and high school
students who come from foster homes and/or have special needs. If you would like to
volunteer, call: 432-6292 and ask for Sharmela Yamakawa.
. College Info [121-140]
Fresno City College Scholarship Opportunities
Are you planning to attend FCC next year? If so, apply for scholarships now by visiting:
www.fresnocitycollege.edu and then clicking on "Scholarship Opportunities." The deadline is
March 3, 2008.
Association of California School Administrators Scholarship The Fresno County Charter of the
California Association of School Administrators will award $250 to qualifying high school
seniors who are the children, or under the legal guardianship of Fresno County Charter ACSA
members. For an application, see Ms. Patterson ASAP. The scholarship deadline is March
28th.
Fresno City College Assessment Center on Campus A representative from the Fresno City
College Assessment Center will be on campus on Wednesday, February 27th to give the
placement test to any students who wish to take classes at Fresno City College. UHS
sophomores and juniors who wish to take summer school at Fresno City College (i.e. Biology,
etc.)should plan on taking this test, as should any UHS seniors who plan on attending Fresno
City College next year. The test will be given in Mr. Frank's/Mrs. Hill's room from 3-5 p.m.
Fresno City College Honors Program - Application Deadline Approaching
The Fresno City College Honors program application deadline is 5:00pm on February 28th (a
few days earlier this year than usual). If you need assistance with the application, you can call
the Honors program office at: (559) 442-8207.
Civil Service Employees Insurance Company Scholarship
To promote driver safety and awareness among young people, Civil Service Employees
Insurance Company will award up to two $1000 and eight $500 scholarships, one each to a
child of a full-time public employee, based on an essay discussing ways the teenage accident
rate can be reduced. Applications can be picked up from Ms. Patterson.
. Scholarship Info [141-160]
Burger King Scholars Program Burger King is offering approximately 700 $1000 scholarships
to graduating seniors who maintain a cumulative g.p.a. of 2.5 or higher; work part-time an
average of 15 hours per week; are actively involved in community service activities;
demonstrate financial need; and plan to enroll in an accredited two or four-year college. To
apply, go to: www.bk.com/scholars
11th Grade "The Grapes of Wrath" Multi-Media Scholarship Contest Students may depict any
aspect of "The Grapes of Wrath" using any media they wish - video, live action, sculpture,
painting, writing, photos, prints. etc. The first-place prize is a $2500 scholarship; the
second-place prize is a $1500 scholarship; and the third-place prize is a $1000 scholarship.
For more information, contact Lori Herington at: Lori_Herington@cable.comcast.com
eQuality Scholarship Several $5000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school
seniors (in Northern and Central California) who have dedicated their time to help the
lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community. For more information, visit:
www.allyaction.org/scholarship
Ronald McDonald House Charities
The Ronald McDonald House Scholarship Program is comprised of four individual scholarship
prgrams, including scholarship programs specifically directed at Asian-Americans, African-
Americans, Hispanics, and all-around scholars. If you are interested in applying, please
obtain an application from the following website: www.rmhc.org
PFLAG National Scholarship Program
Scholarship information and application forms are available on the PFLAg website
(www.pflag.org) in November of each year. The deadline to submit applications is February
14th, and winners are notified by April 15th.
Susan Steelman Bragato College Scholarship
The California Charter Schools Association will award five $1,500 need-based scholarships
to high school graduates of Association member schools. Applications are due by February
16th and can be dowloaded at: www.myschool.org
Best Buy Scholarship
Best Buy scholarships reward students for their work, both inside and outside of the
classroom. If you are a graduating high school senior and would like to apply for a
scholarship, go to: www.bestbuy.com/scholarships by February 15th.
Save Me a Spot in College Scholarship Contest Students must answer the question: "Why
should California leaders save me and my peers a spot in college?". Students may submit a
written word, poster, or a TV ad entry by March 15th. More than $100,000 in scholarships
will be awarded to over 200 students statewide.
Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California Scholarship The Cabrillo Civic Club of California offers
scholarships to seniors of Portuguese descent. For an application, please visit:
www.cabrillocivicclubs.org
Cal Grant GPA Verification Forms
Students who wish to apply for Cal Grants, must complete the FAFSA and complete the GPA
Verification Form by March 2nd. Since University High School DOES NOT have the ability to
automatically submit these forms for you electronically, you will need to print a "hard copy"
from the following website: http://www.csac.ca.gov/doc.asp?id=1177 and bring it to Ms.
Patterson to sign by March 2nd.
American Chemical Society Scholarship
The American Chemical Society Scholars Program will award 100 scholarships to African-
American, Hispanic, and Native-American undergraduate students interested in pursuing
four-year degrees in the chemical sciences. For more information, please visit:
www.acs.org/scholars
Fresno Community Concert Band Scholarship The Fresno Community Concert Band is pleased
to announce its Second Annual Music Scholarship. The scholarship, in the amount of $1000,
is given to one deserving woodwind, brass or percussion player each year. See Ms. Patterson
for an application before April 15th.
Sunnyside Property Owners Assoc. Scholarship
The Sunnyside Property Association will offer two $1000 scholarships to students that have
demonstrated academic excellence, performed a significant amount of community service or
volunteer work and have resided within the SPOA membership boundaries (Kings Canyon,
Temperance, Jensen, and Peach Avenues) for the junior and senior year regardless of high
school attended. See Ms. Patterson for an application by April 1, 2008.
Comments? Something to put in the bulletin?
Email to sg061@csufresno.edu
University High School Bulletin for Tuesday, February 12, 2008
. New Items [1-15]
Science Olympiad
SO T-Shirt orders due now; order and money must be received by Wednesday at 3:30pm.
Turn in orders to Mrs. Royce (Rm 6). Orders will be placed on Thursday.
Yearbook picture Thursday - meet outside Room 10 (Dr. Torrance) at 3:00pm. Wear Science
Olympiad or UHS T-shirt.
Prep session, Friday 3:30 - 5:30, Rm 15; Only 2 weeks to go!
. Parent Notices [21-40]
PA Board Meeting
MONTHLY PHOENIX ALLIANCE BOARD MEETING ALL PARENTS WELCOME!!! 7:00, Thursday,
February 14 in Room 18 Parking will be relaxed in lot D. All P.A. Board meetings include a
report from the Head of School and discussions of important UHS issues! Come help plan the
major spring fund raiser, "Raising the Roof" scheduled for April 12! Questions? Call Kathleen
McKinley at 261-9633 or kmckinley@csufresno.edu.
CHOIRS CANCELLED Freshman Concert Choir, Show Choir, and Women's Ensemble will be
cancelled on Thursday, Feb. 28 and Friday, Feb. 29. Mr. Lapp is at a music convention.
. General Announcements [41-60]
PERSONAL YEARBOOK ADS NOW IS THE TIME TO HIGHLIGHT YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AT
UHS! Buy a personal ad for yourself, or with a group of friends. It is a great graduation
present from family and friends. Your friendship will be a piece of UHS history! Contact Mrs.
Bennett or any yearbook staff to find out how! Deadline is Feb. 28th!
Course Registration The last day to register for courses, both UHS and Fresno State, is Feb.
12th. Make sure your schedule listed in powerschool and on "My Fresno State" is correct. Do
not wait to the last minute, since uncleared financial holds could delay the process.
AP Fees Notice Attention Students and Parents: Ms. Patterson will begin collecting AP fees on
Monday, March 3rd. Students who qualify for free and reduced lunch will receive a fee
reduction and therefore will pay $54 for each exam taken.
UCSF Summer Biomedical Research Internship Program The UCSF Fresno Summer Biomedical
Research Internship Program allows students to work alongside a physician and/or faculty
member on a current research study. The chosen students will receive stipends and a wealth
of experience that will prepare them for a rewarding career in health sciences. Application
are due by March 7th at 5:00 p.m. Only five juniors will be selected to participate in this
program. For a copy of the application, please call: 559-499-6414.
COSMOS Summer Program
California Summer School for Math and Science (COSMOS) is a summer enrichment program
for 8-12th grade students with a strong interest in math, science, or engineering. The
summer sessions are held at UC Irvine, UC Santa Cruz, UC Davis, or UC San Diego
(depending on the session you participate in).
Applications are available online at http://www.ucop.edu/cosmos and are due postmarked by
March 15.
See the COSMOS website for more details.
Stanford Medical Youth Science Program
The Stanford Medical Youth Science Program is looking for economically disadvantaged and
under-resourced sophomore and junior high school students who are academically oriented,
mature and inquisitive, interested in medicine-and health-related careers, and will likely be
the first in their family to attand a college or university. Applications are due by February
15th and can be found online at: http://smysp.stanford.edu
. Clubs [61-80]
Attention Creative Writers ATTENTION ALL CREATIVE WRITERS: The 2008 Young Writers'
Conference will be held on Wednesday, March 26th from 8am to 2pm at the Satellite Student
Union. Please give any poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction you would like to submit to Dr.
Torrance by February 13th. Works submitted must be in a specific format, so please talk to
Dr. Torrance by Friday, February 8th for necessary details. ALSO: Creative Writing Club is
putting together an anthology of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction wriien by University
High students. If you have anything you would like to have submitted please talk to Dr.
Torrance or any CWC officers. Better yet, come to one of our meetings every Thursday at
12:15 PM in Dr. Torrance's room.
Stock Market Club passwords
Have a member of your team see Mr. Gile in room 12 to receive your instruction packet and
password to logon for transactions. The simulation begins next week. Bring you teams check
when picking up your packet.
Attention Math Team American Mathematics Contest 10 and American Mathematics Contest
12 will be on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 in room 16 from 3:20-5:00pm. Please do not be
late! You will not be able to participate if you are late!!!
. Student Activities [81-100]
ValentineGrams
Send a luscious candy treat with a hand-made Valentine to all your friends to show them
how much you appreciate them. Personalized ValentineGrams can be purchased from a Class
of 2010 officer through Wednesday, 2/13, in front of the office during lunch for a mere
$1.25. Deliveries will be on Valentine's Day. Don't miss out!
. Community Opportunities [101-120]
Break the Barriers is Seeking Mentors
Break the Barriers (located on the corner of Cedar and Nees) will be implementing two federal
mentoring grants that seek to pair high school students with elementary and high school
students who come from foster homes and/or have special needs. If you would like to
volunteer, call: 432-6292 and ask for Sharmela Yamakawa.
. College Info [121-140]
Fresno City College Scholarship Opportunities
Are you planning to attend FCC next year? If so, apply for scholarships now by visiting:
www.fresnocitycollege.edu and then clicking on "Scholarship Opportunities." The deadline is
March 3, 2008.
Association of California School Administrators Scholarship The Fresno County Charter of the
California Association of School Administrators will award $250 to qualifying high school
seniors who are the children, or under the legal guardianship of Fresno County Charter ACSA
members. For an application, see Ms. Patterson ASAP. The scholarship deadline is March
28th.
Fresno City College Assessment Center on Campus A representative from the Fresno City
College Assessment Center will be on campus on Wednesday, February 27th to give the
placement test to any students who wish to take classes at Fresno City College. UHS
sophomores and juniors who wish to take summer school at Fresno City College (i.e. Biology,
etc.)should plan on taking this test, as should any UHS seniors who plan on attending Fresno
City College next year. The test will be given in Mr. Frank's/Mrs. Hill's room from 3-5 p.m.
Fresno City College Honors Program - Application Deadline Approaching
The Fresno City College Honors program application deadline is 5:00pm on February 28th (a
few days earlier this year than usual). If you need assistance with the application, you can call
the Honors program office at: (559) 442-8207.
Civil Service Employees Insurance Company Scholarship
To promote driver safety and awareness among young people, Civil Service Employees
Insurance Company will award up to two $1000 and eight $500 scholarships, one each to a
child of a full-time public employee, based on an essay discussing ways the teenage accident
rate can be reduced. Applications can be picked up from Ms. Patterson.
. Scholarship Info [141-160]
Burger King Scholars Program Burger King is offering approximately 700 $1000 scholarships
to graduating seniors who maintain a cumulative g.p.a. of 2.5 or higher; work part-time an
average of 15 hours per week; are actively involved in community service activities;
demonstrate financial need; and plan to enroll in an accredited two or four-year college. To
apply, go to: www.bk.com/scholars
11th Grade "The Grapes of Wrath" Multi-Media Scholarship Contest Students may depict any
aspect of "The Grapes of Wrath" using any media they wish - video, live action, sculpture,
painting, writing, photos, prints. etc. The first-place prize is a $2500 scholarship; the
second-place prize is a $1500 scholarship; and the third-place prize is a $1000 scholarship.
For more information, contact Lori Herington at: Lori_Herington@cable.comcast.com
eQuality Scholarship Several $5000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school
seniors (in Northern and Central California) who have dedicated their time to help the
lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community. For more information, visit:
www.allyaction.org/scholarship
Ronald McDonald House Charities
The Ronald McDonald House Scholarship Program is comprised of four individual scholarship
prgrams, including scholarship programs specifically directed at Asian-Americans, African-
Americans, Hispanics, and all-around scholars. If you are interested in applying, please
obtain an application from the following website: www.rmhc.org
PFLAG National Scholarship Program
Scholarship information and application forms are available on the PFLAg website
(www.pflag.org) in November of each year. The deadline to submit applications is February
14th, and winners are notified by April 15th.
Susan Steelman Bragato College Scholarship
The California Charter Schools Association will award five $1,500 need-based scholarships
to high school graduates of Association member schools. Applications are due by February
16th and can be dowloaded at: www.myschool.org
Best Buy Scholarship
Best Buy scholarships reward students for their work, both inside and outside of the
classroom. If you are a graduating high school senior and would like to apply for a
scholarship, go to: www.bestbuy.com/scholarships by February 15th.
Save Me a Spot in College Scholarship Contest Students must answer the question: "Why
should California leaders save me and my peers a spot in college?". Students may submit a
written word, poster, or a TV ad entry by March 15th. More than $100,000 in scholarships
will be awarded to over 200 students statewide.
Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California Scholarship The Cabrillo Civic Club of California offers
scholarships to seniors of Portuguese descent. For an application, please visit:
www.cabrillocivicclubs.org
Cal Grant GPA Verification Forms
Students who wish to apply for Cal Grants, must complete the FAFSA and complete the GPA
Verification Form by March 2nd. Since University High School DOES NOT have the ability to
automatically submit these forms for you electronically, you will need to print a "hard copy"
from the following website: http://www.csac.ca.gov/doc.asp?id=1177 and bring it to Ms.
Patterson to sign by March 2nd.
American Chemical Society Scholarship
The American Chemical Society Scholars Program will award 100 scholarships to African-
American, Hispanic, and Native-American undergraduate students interested in pursuing
four-year degrees in the chemical sciences. For more information, please visit:
www.acs.org/scholars
Fresno Community Concert Band Scholarship The Fresno Community Concert Band is pleased
to announce its Second Annual Music Scholarship. The scholarship, in the amount of $1000,
is given to one deserving woodwind, brass or percussion player each year. See Ms. Patterson
for an application before April 15th.
Sunnyside Property Owners Assoc. Scholarship
The Sunnyside Property Association will offer two $1000 scholarships to students that have
demonstrated academic excellence, performed a significant amount of community service or
volunteer work and have resided within the SPOA membership boundaries (Kings Canyon,
Temperance, Jensen, and Peach Avenues) for the junior and senior year regardless of high
school attended. See Ms. Patterson for an application by April 1, 2008.
Comments? Something to put in the bulletin?
Email to sg061@csufresno.edu
University High School Bulletin for Monday, February 11, 2008
. New Items [1-15]
Raising the Roof
Mark your calenders for the Annual Phoenix Alliance Spring Fundraiser on April 12th, 2008.
This year, PA will host a "Raising the Roof" event to be held at the Fresno Fairgrounds. This
will be a fun evening of square dancing, great food, silent and live auction and UHS
Entertainment. Tell all of your friends to save the date. Flyers will be mailed home soon.
To help with the Spring fundraiser, please call Rebecca McGregor at 229-0534 or come to
the PA meeting on February 14th. To help with silent auction, please call Carolyn Plunkett at
284-9777.
SAT Question of the Day The answer is (A).
PA Board Meeting
MONTHLY PHOENIX ALLIANCE BOARD MEETING ALL PARENTS WELCOME!!! 7:00, Thursday,
February 14 in Room 18 Parking will be relaxed in lot D. All P.A. Board meetings include a
report from the Head of School and discussions of important UHS issues! Come help plan the
major spring fund raiser, "Raising the Roof" scheduled for April 12! Questions? Call Kathleen
McKinley at 261-9633 or kmckinley@csufresno.edu.
. Parent Notices [21-40]
CHOIRS CANCELLED Freshman Concert Choir, Show Choir, and Women's Ensemble will be
cancelled on Thursday, Feb. 28 and Friday, Feb. 29. Mr. Lapp is at a music convention.
. General Announcements [41-60]
PERSONAL YEARBOOK ADS NOW IS THE TIME TO HIGHLIGHT YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AT
UHS! Buy a personal ad for yourself, or with a group of friends. It is a great graduation
present from family and friends. Your friendship will be a piece of UHS history! Contact Mrs.
Bennett or any yearbook staff to find out how! Deadline is Feb. 28th!
Course Registration The last day to register for courses, both UHS and Fresno State, is Feb.
12th. Make sure your schedule listed in powerschool and on "My Fresno State" is correct. Do
not wait to the last minute, since uncleared financial holds could delay the process.
AP Fees Notice Attention Students and Parents: Ms. Patterson will begin collecting AP fees on
Monday, March 3rd. Students who qualify for free and reduced lunch will receive a fee
reduction and therefore will pay $54 for each exam taken.
COSMOS Summer Program Applications Available
California Summer School for Math and Science (COSMOS) is a summer enrichment program
for 8-12th grade students with a strong interest in math, science, or engineering. The
summer sessions are held at UC Irvine, UC Santa Cruz, UC Davis, or UC San Diego
(depending on the session you participate in).
Applications are available online at http://www.ucop.edu/cosmos and are due postmarked by
March 15.
See the COSMOS website for more details.
UCSF Summer Biomedical Research Internship Program The UCSF Fresno Summer Biomedical
Research Internship Program allows students to work alongside a physician and/or faculty
member on a current research study. The chosen students will receive stipends and a wealth
of experience that will prepare them for a rewarding career in health sciences. Application
are due by March 7th at 5:00 p.m. Only five juniors will be selected to participate in this
program. For a copy of the application, please call: 559-499-6414.
Stanford Medical Youth Science Program
The Stanford Medical Youth Science Program is looking for economically disadvantaged and
under-resourced sophomore and junior high school students who are academically oriented,
mature and inquisitive, interested in medicine-and health-related careers, and will likely be
the first in their family to attand a college or university. Applications are due by February
15th and can be found online at: http://smysp.stanford.edu
. Clubs [61-80]
Attention Creative Writers ATTENTION ALL CREATIVE WRITERS: The 2008 Young Writers'
Conference will be held on Wednesday, March 26th from 8am to 2pm at the Satellite Student
Union. Please give any poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction you would like to submit to Dr.
Torrance by February 13th. Works submitted must be in a specific format, so please talk to
Dr. Torrance by Friday, February 8th for necessary details. ALSO: Creative Writing Club is
putting together an anthology of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction wriien by University
High students. If you have anything you would like to have submitted please talk to Dr.
Torrance or any CWC officers. Better yet, come to one of our meetings every Thursday at
12:15 PM in Dr. Torrance's room.
Stock Market Club passwords
Have a member of your team see Mr. Gile in room 12 to receive your instruction packet and
password to logon for transactions. The simulation begins next week. Bring you teams check
when picking up your packet.
Attention Volleyball Team All volleyball team members meet outside Mrs. Bennett's room (7)
for the volleyball team photo at 3pm. DO NOT BE LATE!!!
Attention Math Team American Mathematics Contest 10 and American Mathematics Contest
12 will be on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 in room 16 from 3:20-5:00pm. Please do not be
late! You will not be able to participate if you are late!!!
. Student Activities [81-100]
ValentineGrams
Send a luscious candy treat with a hand-made Valentine to all your friends to show them
how much you appreciate them. Personalized ValentineGrams can be purchased from a Class
of 2010 officer through Wednesday, 2/13, in front of the office during lunch for a mere
$1.25. Deliveries will be on Valentine's Day. Don't miss out!
. Community Opportunities [101-120]
Break the Barriers is Seeking Mentors
Break the Barriers (located on the corner of Cedar and Nees) will be implementing two federal
mentoring grants that seek to pair high school students with elementary and high school
students who come from foster homes and/or have special needs. If you would like to
volunteer, call: 432-6292 and ask for Sharmela Yamakawa.
. College Info [121-140]
Fresno City College Scholarship Opportunities
Are you planning to attend FCC next year? If so, apply for scholarships now by visiting:
www.fresnocitycollege.edu and then clicking on "Scholarship Opportunities." The deadline is
March 3, 2008.
Association of California School Administrators Scholarship The Fresno County Charter of the
California Association of School Administrators will award $250 to qualifying high school
seniors who are the children, or under the legal guardianship of Fresno County Charter ACSA
members. For an application, see Ms. Patterson ASAP. The scholarship deadline is March
28th.
Fresno City College Assessment Center on Campus A representative from the Fresno City
College Assessment Center will be on campus on Wednesday, February 27th to give the
placement test to any students who wish to take classes at Fresno City College. UHS
sophomores and juniors who wish to take summer school at Fresno City College (i.e. Biology,
etc.)should plan on taking this test, as should any UHS seniors who plan on attending Fresno
City College next year. The test will be given in Mr. Frank's/Mrs. Hill's room from 3-5 p.m.
Fresno City College Honors Program - Application Deadline Approaching
The Fresno City College Honors program application deadline is 5:00pm on February 28th (a
few days earlier this year than usual). If you need assistance with the application, you can call
the Honors program office at: (559) 442-8207.
Civil Service Employees Insurance Company Scholarship
To promote driver safety and awareness among young people, Civil Service Employees
Insurance Company will award up to two $1000 and eight $500 scholarships, one each to a
child of a full-time public employee, based on an essay discussing ways the teenage accident
rate can be reduced. Applications can be picked up from Ms. Patterson.
. Scholarship Info [141-160]
Burger King Scholars Program Burger King is offering approximately 700 $1000 scholarships
to graduating seniors who maintain a cumulative g.p.a. of 2.5 or higher; work part-time an
average of 15 hours per week; are actively involved in community service activities;
demonstrate financial need; and plan to enroll in an accredited two or four-year college. To
apply, go to: www.bk.com/scholars
11th Grade "The Grapes of Wrath" Multi-Media Scholarship Contest Students may depict any
aspect of "The Grapes of Wrath" using any media they wish - video, live action, sculpture,
painting, writing, photos, prints. etc. The first-place prize is a $2500 scholarship; the
second-place prize is a $1500 scholarship; and the third-place prize is a $1000 scholarship.
For more information, contact Lori Herington at: Lori_Herington@cable.comcast.com
eQuality Scholarship Several $5000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school
seniors (in Northern and Central California) who have dedicated their time to help the
lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community. For more information, visit:
www.allyaction.org/scholarship
Ronald McDonald House Charities
The Ronald McDonald House Scholarship Program is comprised of four individual scholarship
prgrams, including scholarship programs specifically directed at Asian-Americans, African-
Americans, Hispanics, and all-around scholars. If you are interested in applying, please
obtain an application from the following website: www.rmhc.org
PFLAG National Scholarship Program
Scholarship information and application forms are available on the PFLAg website
(www.pflag.org) in November of each year. The deadline to submit applications is February
14th, and winners are notified by April 15th.
Susan Steelman Bragato College Scholarship
The California Charter Schools Association will award five $1,500 need-based scholarships
to high school graduates of Association member schools. Applications are due by February
16th and can be dowloaded at: www.myschool.org
Best Buy Scholarship
Best Buy scholarships reward students for their work, both inside and outside of the
classroom. If you are a graduating high school senior and would like to apply for a
scholarship, go to: www.bestbuy.com/scholarships by February 15th.
Save Me a Spot in College Scholarship Contest Students must answer the question: "Why
should California leaders save me and my peers a spot in college?". Students may submit a
written word, poster, or a TV ad entry by March 15th. More than $100,000 in scholarships
will be awarded to over 200 students statewide.
Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California Scholarship The Cabrillo Civic Club of California offers
scholarships to seniors of Portuguese descent. For an application, please visit:
www.cabrillocivicclubs.org
Cal Grant GPA Verification Forms
Students who wish to apply for Cal Grants, must complete the FAFSA and complete the GPA
Verification Form by March 2nd. Since University High School DOES NOT have the ability to
automatically submit these forms for you electronically, you will need to print a "hard copy"
from the following website: http://www.csac.ca.gov/doc.asp?id=1177 and bring it to Ms.
Patterson to sign by March 2nd.
American Chemical Society Scholarship
The American Chemical Society Scholars Program will award 100 scholarships to African-
American, Hispanic, and Native-American undergraduate students interested in pursuing
four-year degrees in the chemical sciences. For more information, please visit:
www.acs.org/scholars
Comments? Something to put in the bulletin?
Email to sg061@csufresno.edu
University High School Bulletin for Friday, February 8, 2008
. New Items [1-15]
Break the Barriers is Seeking Mentors
Break the Barriers (located on the corner of Cedar and Nees) will be implementing two federal
mentoring grants that seek to pair high school students with elementary and high school
students who come from foster homes and/or have special needs. If you would like to
volunteer, call: 432-6292 and ask for Sharmela Yamakawa.
PA Board Meeting
MONTHLY PHOENIX ALLIANCE BOARD MEETING ALL PARENTS WELCOME!!! 7:00, Thursday,
February 14 in Room 18 Parking will be relaxed in lot D. All P.A. Board meetings include a
report from the Head of School and discussions of important UHS issues! Come help plan the
major spring fund raiser, "Raising the Roof" scheduled for April 12! Questions? Call Kathleen
McKinley at 261-9633 or kmckinley@csufresno.edu.
. General Announcements [41-60]
PERSONAL YEARBOOK ADS NOW IS THE TIME TO HIGHLIGHT YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AT
UHS! Buy a personal ad for yourself, or with a group of friends. It is a great graduation
present from family and friends. Your friendship will be a piece of UHS history! Contact Mrs.
Bennett or any yearbook staff to find out how! Deadline is Feb. 28th!
wind ensemble will meet next week from 3-5pm on its regular scheduled days in order to
make up the time that was lost while the jazz band prepared for their first festival.
Course Registration The last day to register for courses, both UHS and Fresno State, is Feb.
12th. Make sure your schedule listed in powerschool and on "My Fresno State" is correct. Do
not wait to the last minute, since uncleared financial holds could delay the process.
AP Fees Notice Attention Students and Parents: Ms. Patterson will begin collecting AP fees on
Monday, March 3rd. Students who qualify for free and reduced lunch will receive a fee
reduction and therefore will pay $54 for each exam taken.
COSMOS Summer Program Applications Available
California Summer School for Math and Science (COSMOS) is a summer enrichment program
for 8-12th grade students with a strong interest in math, science, or engineering. The
summer sessions are held at UC Irvine, UC Santa Cruz, UC Davis, or UC San Diego
(depending on the session you participate in).
Applications are available online at http://www.ucop.edu/cosmos and are due postmarked by
March 15.
See the COSMOS website for more details.
Carnegie Mellon Summer Programs Carnegie Mellon is offering summer programs for high
school students in topics such as architecture, art, design, drama, and music. They will also
be hosting a "National High School Game Academy." All sessions run from June 28th to
August 8th, 2008. For more information, please visit www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college
UC Davis Young Scholars Program
UC Davis' Young Scholars Program offers summer research opportunities in the biological
and natural sciences for 40 high achieving students currently enrolled as sophomores or
juniors. The program runs from June 22nd to August 2nd. Please note that substantial fee
reductions are available for students on a needs based sliding scale. A meeting will be held
at Clovis West High School on 2/7 at 7:30 p.m. to learn more about this program. Students
may also visit the following website for additional information: http://ysy.ucdavis.edu
Northwestern University College Preparation Program
Northwestern University (in Chicago)is offering several college preparation courses for high
school students over the summer. For more information, visit:
www.northwestern.edu/collegeprep Applications are due by April 11, 2008.
UCSF Summer Biomedical Research Internship Program The UCSF Fresno Summer Biomedical
Research Internship Program allows students to work alongside a physician and/or faculty
member on a current research study. The chosen students will receive stipends and a wealth
of experience that will prepare them for a rewarding career in health sciences. Application
are due by March 7th at 5:00 p.m. Only five juniors will be selected to participate in this
program. For a copy of the application, please call: 559-499-6414.
Summer Programs at Barnard College Barnard College (in New York City) is offering co-ed
programs for high school juniors and seniors, including one and four-week programs in
liberal arts and a one-week Young Women's Leadership Institute. For more information,
visit: www.barnard.edu/pcp
Otis College of Art and Design Summer Programs
Otis College of Art and Design (in Los Angeles, California) is offering high school students
the opportunity to participate in a variety of college preparation programs in areas such as:
animation, architecture, black and white photography, digital media, digital photography,
fashion design, graphic design, illustration, life drawing, painting, product design, and toy
design. The sessions run from July 7th to August 1st, 2008. For more information, please
email: soa:otis.edu
United States Air Force Academy Summer Seminar This program allows students to spend a
week immersed in all aspects of cadet life. Students are assigned to an element with an
upper class cadet as their element leader. This cadet will be with students almost 24 hours a
day and will serve as their mentor and guide. Students will attend over thirty workshops, with
topics ranging from aeronautics to humanities. Applications are available at:
www.academyadmissions.com. Once accessing this website, click onto "Summer Programs."
Applications are due by March 15th.
Stanford Medical Youth Science Program
The Stanford Medical Youth Science Program is looking for economically disadvantaged and
under-resourced sophomore and junior high school students who are academically oriented,
mature and inquisitive, interested in medicine-and health-related careers, and will likely be
the first in their family to attand a college or university. Applications are due by February
15th and can be found online at: http://smysp.stanford.edu
. Clubs [61-80]
Attention Creative Writers ATTENTION ALL CREATIVE WRITERS: The 2008 Young Writers'
Conference will be held on Wednesday, March 26th from 8am to 2pm at the Satellite Student
Union. Please give any poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction you would like to submit to Dr.
Torrance by February 13th. Works submitted must be in a specific format, so please talk to
Dr. Torrance by Friday, February 8th for necessary details. ALSO: Creative Writing Club is
putting together an anthology of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction wriien by University
High students. If you have anything you would like to have submitted please talk to Dr.
Torrance or any CWC officers. Better yet, come to one of our meetings every Thursday at
12:15 PM in Dr. Torrance's room.
Science Olympiad Science Olympiad Prep session this Friday 3:15-7:00pm in room 15. Bring
your prep/study materials.
T-shirt information will be available by Thursday.
YEARBOOK CLUB/SPORTS TEAM PICTURES It's time to take the group photos of your
team/club for yearbook! If your team/club is listed, please meet in front of Room 7 at 12:05
THIS FRIDAY!!! Advisers, please come also! Clubs/Teams to be photographed: CSF, Creative
Writing, DI, Math Team, JCL (bring togos), Science Olympiad, Yearbook Staff, Travel
Club,Mentoring Team, Stock Market Club, Athiest/Agnostic Club, RPG Club, Soccer Teams,
Softball Team. Thank you Mrs. Bennett
Stock Market Club passwords
Have a member of your team see Mr. Gile in room 12 to receive your instruction packet and
password to logon for transactions. The simulation begins next week. Bring you teams check
when picking up your packet.
. Student Activities [81-100]
ValentineGrams
Send a luscious candy treat with a hand-made Valentine to all your friends to show them
how much you appreciate them. Personalized ValentineGrams can be purchased from a Class
of 2010 officer through Wednesday, 2/13, in front of the office during lunch for a mere
$1.25. Deliveries will be on Valentine's Day. Don't miss out!
. College Info [121-140]
Fresno City College Scholarship Opportunities
Are you planning to attend FCC next year? If so, apply for scholarships now by visiting:
www.fresnocitycollege.edu and then clicking on "Scholarship Opportunities." The deadline is
March 3, 2008.
Deals and Discounts for Parents Taking their Children on College Visitation Trip
Amtrack offers a half-price train ticket to a parent or guardian accompanying a high school
junior or senior visiting prospective colleges anywhere in the country. The deal is available
from CampusVisit (at: www.campusvisit.com), which offers travel discounts. primarily in the
Northeast. Also, College Parents of America, a nonprofit advocacy group
(www.collegeparents.org), provides access to discounts, including hotels, car rentals, and
restaurants. Discounts are based on a membership level, from $19 to $79 per year.
Association of California School Administrators Scholarship The Fresno County Charter of the
California Association of School Administrators will award $250 to qualifying high school
seniors who are the children, or under the legal guardianship of Fresno County Charter ACSA
members. For an application, see Ms. Patterson ASAP. The scholarship deadline is March
28th.
Fresno City College Assessment Center on Campus A representative from the Fresno City
College Assessment Center will be on campus on Wednesday, February 27th to give the
placement test to any students who wish to take classes at Fresno City College. UHS
sophomores and juniors who wish to take summer school at Fresno City College (i.e. Biology,
etc.)should plan on taking this test, as should any UHS seniors who plan on attending Fresno
City College next year. The test will be given in Mr. Frank's/Mrs. Hill's room from 3-5 p.m.
Fresno City College Honors Program - Application Deadline Approaching
The Fresno City College Honors program application deadline is 5:00pm on February 28th (a
few days earlier this year than usual). If you need assistance with the application, you can call
the Honors program office at: (559) 442-8207.
Civil Service Employees Insurance Company Scholarship
To promote driver safety and awareness among young people, Civil Service Employees
Insurance Company will award up to two $1000 and eight $500 scholarships, one each to a
child of a full-time public employee, based on an essay discussing ways the teenage accident
rate can be reduced. Applications can be picked up from Ms. Patterson.
College Visitation Tour Company
FYI: A group called "College Visits" plans an average of 32 college visitation trips across the
country each year. One popular tour covers 11 campuses in five Northeastern states and
Washington in one week. It costs $1,835, including meals, hotels, and travel on chartered
buses. For more information, visit: www.college-visits.com
. Scholarship Info [141-160]
Burger King Scholars Program Burger King is offering approximately 700 $1000 scholarships
to graduating seniors who maintain a cumulative g.p.a. of 2.5 or higher; work part-time an
average of 15 hours per week; are actively involved in community service activities;
demonstrate financial need; and plan to enroll in an accredited two or four-year college. To
apply, go to: www.bk.com/scholars
11th Grade "The Grapes of Wrath" Multi-Media Scholarship Contest Students may depict any
aspect of "The Grapes of Wrath" using any media they wish - video, live action, sculpture,
painting, writing, photos, prints. etc. The first-place prize is a $2500 scholarship; the
second-place prize is a $1500 scholarship; and the third-place prize is a $1000 scholarship.
For more information, contact Lori Herington at: Lori_Herington@cable.comcast.com
eQuality Scholarship Several $5000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school
seniors (in Northern and Central California) who have dedicated their time to help the
lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community. For more information, visit:
www.allyaction.org/scholarship
Ronald McDonald House Charities
The Ronald McDonald House Scholarship Program is comprised of four individual scholarship
prgrams, including scholarship programs specifically directed at Asian-Americans, African-
Americans, Hispanics, and all-around scholars. If you are interested in applying, please
obtain an application from the following website: www.rmhc.org
PFLAG National Scholarship Program
Scholarship information and application forms are available on the PFLAg website
(www.pflag.org) in November of each year. The deadline to submit applications is February
14th, and winners are notified by April 15th.
Susan Steelman Bragato College Scholarship
The California Charter Schools Association will award five $1,500 need-based scholarships
to high school graduates of Association member schools. Applications are due by February
16th and can be dowloaded at: www.myschool.org
Best Buy Scholarship
Best Buy scholarships reward students for their work, both inside and outside of the
classroom. If you are a graduating high school senior and would like to apply for a
scholarship, go to: www.bestbuy.com/scholarships by February 15th.
Save Me a Spot in College Scholarship Contest Students must answer the question: "Why
should California leaders save me and my peers a spot in college?". Students may submit a
written word, poster, or a TV ad entry by March 15th. More than $100,000 in scholarships
will be awarded to over 200 students statewide.
Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California Scholarship The Cabrillo Civic Club of California offers
scholarships to seniors of Portuguese descent. For an application, please visit:
www.cabrillocivicclubs.org
Cal Grant GPA Verification Forms
Students who wish to apply for Cal Grants, must complete the FAFSA and complete the GPA
Verification Form by March 2nd. Since University High School DOES NOT have the ability to
automatically submit these forms for you electronically, you will need to print a "hard copy"
from the following website: http://www.csac.ca.gov/doc.asp?id=1177 and bring it to Ms.
Patterson to sign by March 2nd.
American Chemical Society Scholarship
The American Chemical Society Scholars Program will award 100 scholarships to African-
American, Hispanic, and Native-American undergraduate students interested in pursuing
four-year degrees in the chemical sciences. For more information, please visit:
www.acs.org/scholars
Comments? Something to put in the bulletin?
Email to sg061@csufresno.edu
University High School Bulletin for Wednesday, February 6, 2008
. New Items [1-15]
FAFSA Workshop - Change in Location The FAFSA workshop will now be held in East
Engineering - Room 388. Parking lot Q will be relaxed!
Science Olympiad Science Olympiad Prep session this Friday 3:15-7:00pm in room 15. Bring
your prep/study materials.
T-shirt information will be available by Thursday.
AP Fees Notice Attention Students and Parents: Ms. Patterson will begin collecting AP fees on
Monday, March 3rd. Students who qualify for free and reduced lunch will receive a fee
reduction and therefore will pay $54 for each exam taken.
SAT Question of the Day The answer is (D).
COSMOS Summer Program Applications Available
California Summer School for Math and Science (COSMOS) is a summer enrichment program
for 8-12th grade students with a strong interest in math, science, or engineering. The
summer sessions are held at UC Irvine, UC Santa Cruz, UC Davis, or UC San Diego
(depending on the session you participate in).
Applications are available online at http://www.ucop.edu/cosmos and are due postmarked by
March 15.
See the COSMOS website for more details.
. General Announcements [41-60]
PERSONAL YEARBOOK ADS NOW IS THE TIME TO HIGHLIGHT YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AT
UHS! Buy a personal ad for yourself, or with a group of friends. It is a great graduation
present from family and friends. Your friendship will be a piece of UHS history! Contact Mrs.
Bennett or any yearbook staff to find out how! Deadline is Feb. 28th!
wind ensemble will meet next week from 3-5pm on its regular scheduled days in order to
make up the time that was lost while the jazz band prepared for their first festival.
Course Registration The last day to register for courses, both UHS and Fresno State, is Feb.
12th. Make sure your schedule listed in powerschool and on "My Fresno State" is correct. Do
not wait to the last minute, since uncleared financial holds could delay the process.
GUYS & DOLLS AUDITIONS Mon-Tues-Wed, February 4-5-6 * Sing/Read/Dance Auditions 5-
7pm
- Sign up in the Choir Room, #17
- Prepare a short song from a Broadway Show.
- You must sing with accompaniment.
- Bring music for the accompanist or bring a Kareoke-type CD with no voice.
- You will do a cold reading.
- 5pm SHARP on your day, you will be taught a short dance and judged. Then singing and
reading will commence.
- ALL auditioners must audition in all three areas. Singing, Reading, and Dancing
Thursday, February 7 * Callback Auditions *5-7pm
- Watch this spot for a list of those who are called back.
- An invitation to callbacks does NOT guarantee you will be cast.
- A LACK of invitation to callbacks does NOT mean you are NOT in the show.
- A callback audition is solely for us to hear and see some people again.
Tuesday, February 12 Cast Meeting/Read Through - 5-8pm
- A mandatory meeting of the entire cast.
- We will discuss the rehearsal schedule and hand out scripts and scores.
- We will read through the entire show so you can get a feel for it.
Carnegie Mellon Summer Programs Carnegie Mellon is offering summer programs for high
school students in topics such as architecture, art, design, drama, and music. They will also
be hosting a "National High School Game Academy." All sessions run from June 28th to
August 8th, 2008. For more information, please visit www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college
UC Davis Young Scholars Program
UC Davis' Young Scholars Program offers summer research opportunities in the biological
and natural sciences for 40 high achieving students currently enrolled as sophomores or
juniors. The program runs from June 22nd to August 2nd. Please note that substantial fee
reductions are available for students on a needs based sliding scale. A meeting will be held
at Clovis West High School on 2/7 at 7:30 p.m. to learn more about this program. Students
may also visit the following website for additional information: http://ysy.ucdavis.edu
Northwestern University College Preparation Program
Northwestern University (in Chicago)is offering several college preparation courses for high
school students over the summer. For more information, visit:
www.northwestern.edu/collegeprep Applications are due by April 11, 2008.
UCSF Summer Biomedical Research Internship Program The UCSF Fresno Summer Biomedical
Research Internship Program allows students to work alongside a physician and/or faculty
member on a current research study. The chosen students will receive stipends and a wealth
of experience that will prepare them for a rewarding career in health sciences. Application
are due by March 7th at 5:00 p.m. Only five juniors will be selected to participate in this
program. For a copy of the application, please call: 559-499-6414.
Summer Programs at Barnard College Barnard College (in New York City) is offering co-ed
programs for high school juniors and seniors, including one and four-week programs in
liberal arts and a one-week Young Women's Leadership Institute. For more information,
visit: www.barnard.edu/pcp
Otis College of Art and Design Summer Programs
Otis College of Art and Design (in Los Angeles, California) is offering high school students
the opportunity to participate in a variety of college preparation programs in areas such as:
animation, architecture, black and white photography, digital media, digital photography,
fashion design, graphic design, illustration, life drawing, painting, product design, and toy
design. The sessions run from July 7th to August 1st, 2008. For more information, please
email: soa:otis.edu
United States Air Force Academy Summer Seminar This program allows students to spend a
week immersed in all aspects of cadet life. Students are assigned to an element with an
upper class cadet as their element leader. This cadet will be with students almost 24 hours a
day and will serve as their mentor and guide. Students will attend over thirty workshops, with
topics ranging from aeronautics to humanities. Applications are available at:
www.academyadmissions.com. Once accessing this website, click onto "Summer Programs."
Applications are due by March 15th.
Stanford Medical Youth Science Program
The Stanford Medical Youth Science Program is looking for economically disadvantaged and
under-resourced sophomore and junior high school students who are academically oriented,
mature and inquisitive, interested in medicine-and health-related careers, and will likely be
the first in their family to attand a college or university. Applications are due by February
15th and can be found online at: http://smysp.stanford.edu
. Clubs [61-80]
Service Club Attention Service club Members-there will be a meeting Wednesday, the 6th at
12:15 in Rm 9. We need to plan for "Kids Day"-so don't be late!
Attention Creative Writers ATTENTION ALL CREATIVE WRITERS: The 2008 Young Writers'
Conference will be held on Wednesday, March 26th from 8am to 2pm at the Satellite Student
Union. Please give any poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction you would like to submit to Dr.
Torrance by February 13th. Works submitted must be in a specific format, so please talk to
Dr. Torrance by Friday, February 8th for necessary details. ALSO: Creative Writing Club is
putting together an anthology of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction wriien by University
High students. If you have anything you would like to have submitted please talk to Dr.
Torrance or any CWC officers. Better yet, come to one of our meetings every Thursday at
12:15 PM in Dr. Torrance's room.
Attention Volleyball Team Shirts are ready to be picked up! Ms. Sanbongi needs a $10 check
made out to UHS or $10 in cash in order for you to receive your shirt. Stop by Room 16.
Money must be collected by Wednesday, February 6, 2008.
. College Info [121-140]
Fresno City College Scholarship Opportunities
Are you planning to attend FCC next year? If so, apply for scholarships now by visiting:
www.fresnocitycollege.edu and then clicking on "Scholarship Opportunities." The deadline is
March 3, 2008.
Deals and Discounts for Parents Taking their Children on College Visitation Trip
Amtrack offers a half-price train ticket to a parent or guardian accompanying a high school
junior or senior visiting prospective colleges anywhere in the country. The deal is available
from CampusVisit (at: www.campusvisit.com), which offers travel discounts. primarily in the
Northeast. Also, College Parents of America, a nonprofit advocacy group
(www.collegeparents.org), provides access to discounts, including hotels, car rentals, and
restaurants. Discounts are based on a membership level, from $19 to $79 per year.
Association of California School Administrators Scholarship The Fresno County Charter of the
California Association of School Administrators will award $250 to qualifying high school
seniors who are the children, or under the legal guardianship of Fresno County Charter ACSA
members. For an application, see Ms. Patterson ASAP. The scholarship deadline is March
28th.
Fresno City College Assessment Center on Campus A representative from the Fresno City
College Assessment Center will be on campus on Wednesday, February 27th to give the
placement test to any students who wish to take classes at Fresno City College. UHS
sophomores and juniors who wish to take summer school at Fresno City College (i.e. Biology,
etc.)should plan on taking this test, as should any UHS seniors who plan on attending Fresno
City College next year. The test will be given in Mr. Frank's/Mrs. Hill's room from 3-5 p.m.
Fresno City College Honors Program - Application Deadline Approaching
The Fresno City College Honors program application deadline is 5:00pm on February 28th (a
few days earlier this year than usual). If you need assistance with the application, you can call
the Honors program office at: (559) 442-8207.
Civil Service Employees Insurance Company Scholarship
To promote driver safety and awareness among young people, Civil Service Employees
Insurance Company will award up to two $1000 and eight $500 scholarships, one each to a
child of a full-time public employee, based on an essay discussing ways the teenage accident
rate can be reduced. Applications can be picked up from Ms. Patterson.
College Visitation Tour Company
FYI: A group called "College Visits" plans an average of 32 college visitation trips across the
country each year. One popular tour covers 11 campuses in five Northeastern states and
Washington in one week. It costs $1,835, including meals, hotels, and travel on chartered
buses. For more information, visit: www.college-visits.com
. Scholarship Info [141-160]
Burger King Scholars Program Burger King is offering approximately 700 $1000 scholarships
to graduating seniors who maintain a cumulative g.p.a. of 2.5 or higher; work part-time an
average of 15 hours per week; are actively involved in community service activities;
demonstrate financial need; and plan to enroll in an accredited two or four-year college. To
apply, go to: www.bk.com/scholars
11th Grade "The Grapes of Wrath" Multi-Media Scholarship Contest Students may depict any
aspect of "The Grapes of Wrath" using any media they wish - video, live action, sculpture,
painting, writing, photos, prints. etc. The first-place prize is a $2500 scholarship; the
second-place prize is a $1500 scholarship; and the third-place prize is a $1000 scholarship.
For more information, contact Lori Herington at: Lori_Herington@cable.comcast.com
eQuality Scholarship Several $5000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school
seniors (in Northern and Central California) who have dedicated their time to help the
lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community. For more information, visit:
www.allyaction.org/scholarship
Ronald McDonald House Charities
The Ronald McDonald House Scholarship Program is comprised of four individual scholarship
prgrams, including scholarship programs specifically directed at Asian-Americans, African-
Americans, Hispanics, and all-around scholars. If you are interested in applying, please
obtain an application from the following website: www.rmhc.org
PFLAG National Scholarship Program
Scholarship information and application forms are available on the PFLAg website
(www.pflag.org) in November of each year. The deadline to submit applications is February
14th, and winners are notified by April 15th.
Susan Steelman Bragato College Scholarship
The California Charter Schools Association will award five $1,500 need-based scholarships
to high school graduates of Association member schools. Applications are due by February
16th and can be dowloaded at: www.myschool.org
Best Buy Scholarship
Best Buy scholarships reward students for their work, both inside and outside of the
classroom. If you are a graduating high school senior and would like to apply for a
scholarship, go to: www.bestbuy.com/scholarships by February 15th.
Save Me a Spot in College Scholarship Contest Students must answer the question: "Why
should California leaders save me and my peers a spot in college?". Students may submit a
written word, poster, or a TV ad entry by March 15th. More than $100,000 in scholarships
will be awarded to over 200 students statewide.
Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California Scholarship The Cabrillo Civic Club of California offers
scholarships to seniors of Portuguese descent. For an application, please visit:
www.cabrillocivicclubs.org
Cal Grant GPA Verification Forms
Students who wish to apply for Cal Grants, must complete the FAFSA and complete the GPA
Verification Form by March 2nd. Since University High School DOES NOT have the ability to
automatically submit these forms for you electronically, you will need to print a "hard copy"
from the following website: http://www.csac.ca.gov/doc.asp?id=1177 and bring it to Ms.
Patterson to sign by March 2nd.
Comments? Something to put in the bulletin?
Email to sg061@csufresno.edu
University High School Bulletin for Tuesday, February 5, 2008
. New Items [1-15]
FAFSA Workshop - Change in Location The FAFSA workshop will now be held in East
Engineering - Room 388. Parking lot Q will be relaxed!
Mr. Benslay's PE classes for Feb. 5th
All of Mr. Benslay's Junior PE classes will be meeting in room 18. Bring a pencil or pen.
Service Club Attention Service club Members-there will be a meeting Wednesday, the 6th at
12:15 in Rm 9. We need to plan for "Kids Day"-so don't be late!
Congrats UHS Academic Decathlon Team!!!!
Congratulations to the University High School Academic Decathlon team. The team finished a
strong 2nd out of 24 schools, and is in the running for a qualifying spot for the state
championship. In addition, Kevin Chen beat out over 300 students to win the top scorer in
the county, and $2,500! The entire team took home a total of $4,500. Mr. Canfield and the
UHS team would like to extend their gratitude to the fantastic support the UHS student body
showed at both the Super Quiz and the awards ceremony. They easily beat out all of the
other schools fans. The following is a list of the awards won by the UHS Academic Decathlon
team:
_Monetary Awards_
Michael Salcedo--$200, 9th Varsity Eric Lindae--$200--8th Scholastic Zachary Bernel--
$300--7th Varsity Vitaliy Goncharenko--$300--5th Scholastic David Matsushita--$500--
2nd Honors Ryan Watts--$500--1st Scholastic Kevin Chen--$2,500--Deans Award, Top
Scorer in the County
_Medals_
Kevin Chen : 1st--Essay, Music, Economics; 2nd--Super Quiz; 3rd--Mathematics
David Matsushita: 2nd--Mathematics, Economics, Music; 3rd: Science
Trevor Soma: 2nd--Mathematics; 3rd--Economics, Essay
Vitaliy Goncharenko: 2nd--Music
Eric Lindae: 3rd--Interview
Ryan Watts: 1st--Economics; 2nd--Mathematics, Essay
Zachary Bernel: 2nd--Mathematics; 3rd: Economics, Speech
Michael Salcedo: 1st--Essay
_Team Awards _Super Quiz--4th County--2nd
Course Registration The last day to register for courses, both UHS and Fresno State, is Feb.
12th. Make sure your schedule listed in powerschool and on "My Fresno State" is correct. Do
not wait to the last minute, since uncleared financial holds could delay the process.
SAT Question of the Day The answer is (C).
Attention Creative Writers ATTENTION ALL CREATIVE WRITERS: The 2008 Young Writers'
Conference will be held on Wednesday, March 26th from 8am to 2pm at the Satellite Student
Union. Please give any poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction you would like to submit to Dr.
Torrance by February 13th. Works submitted must be in a specific format, so please talk to
Dr. Torrance by Friday, February 8th for necessary details. ALSO: Creative Writing Club is
putting together an anthology of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction wriien by University
High students. If you have anything you would like to have submitted please talk to Dr.
Torrance or any CWC officers. Better yet, come to one of our meetings every Thursday at
12:15 PM in Dr. Torrance's room.
. General Announcements [41-60]
PERSONAL YEARBOOK ADS NOW IS THE TIME TO HIGHLIGHT YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AT
UHS! Buy a personal ad for yourself, or with a group of friends. It is a great graduation
present from family and friends. Your friendship will be a piece of UHS history! Contact Mrs.
Bennett or any yearbook staff to find out how! Deadline is Feb. 28th!
wind ensemble will meet next week from 3-5pm on its regular scheduled days in order to
make up the time that was lost while the jazz band prepared for their first festival.
GUYS & DOLLS AUDITIONS Mon-Tues-Wed, February 4-5-6 * Sing/Read/Dance Auditions 5-
7pm
- Sign up in the Choir Room, #17
- Prepare a short song from a Broadway Show.
- You must sing with accompaniment.
- Bring music for the accompanist or bring a Kareoke-type CD with no voice.
- You will do a cold reading.
- 5pm SHARP on your day, you will be taught a short dance and judged. Then singing and
reading will commence.
- ALL auditioners must audition in all three areas. Singing, Reading, and Dancing
Thursday, February 7 * Callback Auditions *5-7pm
- Watch this spot for a list of those who are called back.
- An invitation to callbacks does NOT guarantee you will be cast.
- A LACK of invitation to callbacks does NOT mean you are NOT in the show.
- A callback audition is solely for us to hear and see some people again.
Tuesday, February 12 Cast Meeting/Read Through - 5-8pm
- A mandatory meeting of the entire cast.
- We will discuss the rehearsal schedule and hand out scripts and scores.
- We will read through the entire show so you can get a feel for it.
Carnegie Mellon Summer Programs Carnegie Mellon is offering summer programs for high
school students in topics such as architecture, art, design, drama, and music. They will also
be hosting a "National High School Game Academy." All sessions run from June 28th to
August 8th, 2008. For more information, please visit www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college
UC Davis Young Scholars Program
UC Davis' Young Scholars Program offers summer research opportunities in the biological
and natural sciences for 40 high achieving students currently enrolled as sophomores or
juniors. The program runs from June 22nd to August 2nd. Please note that substantial fee
reductions are available for students on a needs based sliding scale. A meeting will be held
at Clovis West High School on 2/7 at 7:30 p.m. to learn more about this program. Students
may also visit the following website for additional information: http://ysy.ucdavis.edu
Northwestern University College Preparation Program
Northwestern University (in Chicago)is offering several college preparation courses for high
school students over the summer. For more information, visit:
www.northwestern.edu/collegeprep Applications are due by April 11, 2008.
UCSF Summer Biomedical Research Internship Program The UCSF Fresno Summer Biomedical
Research Internship Program allows students to work alongside a physician and/or faculty
member on a current research study. The chosen students will receive stipends and a wealth
of experience that will prepare them for a rewarding career in health sciences. Application
are due by March 7th at 5:00 p.m. Only five juniors will be selected to participate in this
program. For a copy of the application, please call: 559-499-6414.
Summer Programs at Barnard College Barnard College (in New York City) is offering co-ed
programs for high school juniors and seniors, including one and four-week programs in
liberal arts and a one-week Young Women's Leadership Institute. For more information,
visit: www.barnard.edu/pcp
Otis College of Art and Design Summer Programs
Otis College of Art and Design (in Los Angeles, California) is offering high school students
the opportunity to participate in a variety of college preparation programs in areas such as:
animation, architecture, black and white photography, digital media, digital photography,
fashion design, graphic design, illustration, life drawing, painting, product design, and toy
design. The sessions run from July 7th to August 1st, 2008. For more information, please
email: soa:otis.edu
United States Air Force Academy Summer Seminar This program allows students to spend a
week immersed in all aspects of cadet life. Students are assigned to an element with an
upper class cadet as their element leader. This cadet will be with students almost 24 hours a
day and will serve as their mentor and guide. Students will attend over thirty workshops, with
topics ranging from aeronautics to humanities. Applications are available at:
www.academyadmissions.com. Once accessing this website, click onto "Summer Programs."
Applications are due by March 15th.
Stanford Medical Youth Science Program
The Stanford Medical Youth Science Program is looking for economically disadvantaged and
under-resourced sophomore and junior high school students who are academically oriented,
mature and inquisitive, interested in medicine-and health-related careers, and will likely be
the first in their family to attand a college or university. Applications are due by February
15th and can be found online at: http://smysp.stanford.edu
. Clubs [61-80]
Attention Volleyball Team Shirts are ready to be picked up! Ms. Sanbongi needs a $10 check
made out to UHS or $10 in cash in order for you to receive your shirt. Stop by Room 16.
Money must be collected by Wednesday, February 6, 2008.
Attention Math Team The 5th California Math League CAML test is Tuesday, February 5 at
12:15pm in Room 16. You will be given information about American Mathematics Council's
AMC 10 and AMC 12 competition next Tuesday. Also, you will be given information regarding
Bakersfield Math Field Day on Saturday, March 8th.
. College Info [121-140]
Fresno City College Scholarship Opportunities
Are you planning to attend FCC next year? If so, apply for scholarships now by visiting:
www.fresnocitycollege.edu and then clicking on "Scholarship Opportunities." The deadline is
March 3, 2008.
Deals and Discounts for Parents Taking their Children on College Visitation Trip
Amtrack offers a half-price train ticket to a parent or guardian accompanying a high school
junior or senior visiting prospective colleges anywhere in the country. The deal is available
from CampusVisit (at: www.campusvisit.com), which offers travel discounts. primarily in the
Northeast. Also, College Parents of America, a nonprofit advocacy group
(www.collegeparents.org), provides access to discounts, including hotels, car rentals, and
restaurants. Discounts are based on a membership level, from $19 to $79 per year.
Association of California School Administrators Scholarship The Fresno County Charter of the
California Association of School Administrators will award $250 to qualifying high school
seniors who are the children, or under the legal guardianship of Fresno County Charter ACSA
members. For an application, see Ms. Patterson ASAP. The scholarship deadline is March
28th.
Fresno City College Assessment Center on Campus A representative from the Fresno City
College Assessment Center will be on campus on Wednesday, February 27th to give the
placement test to any students who wish to take classes at Fresno City College. UHS
sophomores and juniors who wish to take summer school at Fresno City College (i.e. Biology,
etc.)should plan on taking this test, as should any UHS seniors who plan on attending Fresno
City College next year. The test will be given in Mr. Frank's/Mrs. Hill's room from 3-5 p.m.
Fresno City College Honors Program - Application Deadline Approaching
The Fresno City College Honors program application deadline is 5:00pm on February 28th (a
few days earlier this year than usual). If you need assistance with the application, you can call
the Honors program office at: (559) 442-8207.
Civil Service Employees Insurance Company Scholarship
To promote driver safety and awareness among young people, Civil Service Employees
Insurance Company will award up to two $1000 and eight $500 scholarships, one each to a
child of a full-time public employee, based on an essay discussing ways the teenage accident
rate can be reduced. Applications can be picked up from Ms. Patterson.
College Visitation Tour Company
FYI: A group called "College Visits" plans an average of 32 college visitation trips across the
country each year. One popular tour covers 11 campuses in five Northeastern states and
Washington in one week. It costs $1,835, including meals, hotels, and travel on chartered
buses. For more information, visit: www.college-visits.com
. Scholarship Info [141-160]
Burger King Scholars Program Burger King is offering approximately 700 $1000 scholarships
to graduating seniors who maintain a cumulative g.p.a. of 2.5 or higher; work part-time an
average of 15 hours per week; are actively involved in community service activities;
demonstrate financial need; and plan to enroll in an accredited two or four-year college. To
apply, go to: www.bk.com/scholars
11th Grade "The Grapes of Wrath" Multi-Media Scholarship Contest Students may depict any
aspect of "The Grapes of Wrath" using any media they wish - video, live action, sculpture,
painting, writing, photos, prints. etc. The first-place prize is a $2500 scholarship; the
second-place prize is a $1500 scholarship; and the third-place prize is a $1000 scholarship.
For more information, contact Lori Herington at: Lori_Herington@cable.comcast.com
eQuality Scholarship Several $5000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school
seniors (in Northern and Central California) who have dedicated their time to help the
lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community. For more information, visit:
www.allyaction.org/scholarship
Ronald McDonald House Charities
The Ronald McDonald House Scholarship Program is comprised of four individual scholarship
prgrams, including scholarship programs specifically directed at Asian-Americans, African-
Americans, Hispanics, and all-around scholars. If you are interested in applying, please
obtain an application from the following website: www.rmhc.org
PFLAG National Scholarship Program
Scholarship information and application forms are available on the PFLAg website
(www.pflag.org) in November of each year. The deadline to submit applications is February
14th, and winners are notified by April 15th.
Susan Steelman Bragato College Scholarship
The California Charter Schools Association will award five $1,500 need-based scholarships
to high school graduates of Association member schools. Applications are due by February
16th and can be dowloaded at: www.myschool.org
Best Buy Scholarship
Best Buy scholarships reward students for their work, both inside and outside of the
classroom. If you are a graduating high school senior and would like to apply for a
scholarship, go to: www.bestbuy.com/scholarships by February 15th.
Save Me a Spot in College Scholarship Contest Students must answer the question: "Why
should California leaders save me and my peers a spot in college?". Students may submit a
written word, poster, or a TV ad entry by March 15th. More than $100,000 in scholarships
will be awarded to over 200 students statewide.
Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California Scholarship The Cabrillo Civic Club of California offers
scholarships to seniors of Portuguese descent. For an application, please visit:
www.cabrillocivicclubs.org
Cal Grant GPA Verification Forms
Students who wish to apply for Cal Grants, must complete the FAFSA and complete the GPA
Verification Form by March 2nd. Since University High School DOES NOT have the ability to
automatically submit these forms for you electronically, you will need to print a "hard copy"
from the following website: http://www.csac.ca.gov/doc.asp?id=1177 and bring it to Ms.
Patterson to sign by March 2nd.
Comments? Something to put in the bulletin?
Email to sg061@csufresno.edu
University High School Bulletin for Friday, February 1, 2008
. New Items [1-15]
Fresno City College Honors Program - Application Deadline Approaching
The Fresno City College Honors program application deadline is 5:00pm on February 28th (a
few days earlier this year than usual). If you need assistance with the application, you can call
the Honors program office at: (559) 442-8207.
Attention UHS Students This Saturday, February 2, your UHS Academic Decathlon team will be
competing against Fresno County in its quest to win the county championship. The Super
Quiz event will be open to the public in the South Gym beginning at 3:00. Come and support
your team as it begins its quest to defend its national championship.
Ms HIll out of her office today Ms. Hill will be out of her office today and will return on
Monday February 4, 2008 at 7:30 AM. Have a wonderful weekend and take good care.
SAT Question of the Day The answer is (C).
. Student Recognition [16-20]
Jazz band will be excused from 4th period at 11:20am on Friday Feb 1, 2008 for their
performance at the Buchanan Jazz Festival. Please wish all the members of the ensemble
good luck!
. General Announcements [41-60]
PERSONAL YEARBOOK ADS NOW IS THE TIME TO HIGHLIGHT YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AT
UHS! Buy a personal ad for yourself, or with a group of friends. It is a great graduation
present from family and friends. Your friendship will be a piece of UHS history! Contact Mrs.
Bennett or any yearbook staff to find out how! Deadline is Feb. 28th!
GUYS & DOLLS AUDITIONS Mon-Tues-Wed, February 4-5-6 * Sing/Read/Dance Auditions 5-
7pm
- Sign up in the Choir Room, #17
- Prepare a short song from a Broadway Show.
- You must sing with accompaniment.
- Bring music for the accompanist or bring a Kareoke-type CD with no voice.
- You will do a cold reading.
- 5pm SHARP on your day, you will be taught a short dance and judged. Then singing and
reading will commence.
- ALL auditioners must audition in all three areas. Singing, Reading, and Dancing
Thursday, February 7 * Callback Auditions *5-7pm
- Watch this spot for a list of those who are called back.
- An invitation to callbacks does NOT guarantee you will be cast.
- A LACK of invitation to callbacks does NOT mean you are NOT in the show.
- A callback audition is solely for us to hear and see some people again.
Tuesday, February 12 Cast Meeting/Read Through - 5-8pm
- A mandatory meeting of the entire cast.
- We will discuss the rehearsal schedule and hand out scripts and scores.
- We will read through the entire show so you can get a feel for it.
Opportunity for Students Who Would Like Digital Media Training
The FresYES All-Stars will meet each Saturday to get FREE advanced technology training in
movie-making, social media, social networking, web and graphic design, and other digital
media tools. As a FresYES All-Star you will qualify to use FresYES laptops and video cameras,
attend youth retreats outside of Fresno, work on high-impact projects, and be eligible for
paid internships as we develop FresYES Enterprises together. Are you up for the challenge?
Our kick-off event will be on February 2nd, 10 am - 1pm, in the Veteran's Building in
Downtown Fresno. 2425 Fresno St (between N and O). All interested parties are welcome to
attend! Please checkout < http://www.myspace.com/fresyescmc/> and and click on the
FresYES link. Or contact project director Nyeland Newel at (559)312-6220.
Innerspark
The California State Summer School for the Arts (Innerspark) is seeking the most talented
high-school aged visual, literary, media, and performing artists in California. The teenagers
who are selected through the competitive application process will attend one of the country's
premier summer arts institutes on the campus of California Institute of the Arts in Valencia.
Innerspark offers instruction in the fields of Animation, Music, Dance, Film and Video,
Theatre, Creative Writing, and Visual Arts. The application is due by February 29, 2008 and
can be obtained online at: www.innerspark.us
Carnegie Mellon Summer Programs Carnegie Mellon is offering summer programs for high
school students in topics such as architecture, art, design, drama, and music. They will also
be hosting a "National High School Game Academy." All sessions run from June 28th to
August 8th, 2008. For more information, please visit www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college
UC Davis Young Scholars Program
UC Davis' Young Scholars Program offers summer research opportunities in the biological
and natural sciences for 40 high achieving students currently enrolled as sophomores or
juniors. The program runs from June 22nd to August 2nd. Please note that substantial fee
reductions are available for students on a needs based sliding scale. A meeting will be held
at Clovis West High School on 2/7 at 7:30 p.m. to learn more about this program. Students
may also visit the following website for additional information: http://ysy.ucdavis.edu
Northwestern University College Preparation Program
Northwestern University (in Chicago)is offering several college preparation courses for high
school students over the summer. For more information, visit:
www.northwestern.edu/collegeprep Applications are due by April 11, 2008.
UCSF Summer Biomedical Research Internship Program The UCSF Fresno Summer Biomedical
Research Internship Program allows students to work alongside a physician and/or faculty
member on a current research study. The chosen students will receive stipends and a wealth
of experience that will prepare them for a rewarding career in health sciences. Application
are due by March 7th at 5:00 p.m. Only five juniors will be selected to participate in this
program. For a copy of the application, please call: 559-499-6414.
Summer Programs at Barnard College Barnard College (in New York City) is offering co-ed
programs for high school juniors and seniors, including one and four-week programs in
liberal arts and a one-week Young Women's Leadership Institute. For more information,
visit: www.barnard.edu/pcp
Otis College of Art and Design Summer Programs
Otis College of Art and Design (in Los Angeles, California) is offering high school students
the opportunity to participate in a variety of college preparation programs in areas such as:
animation, architecture, black and white photography, digital media, digital photography,
fashion design, graphic design, illustration, life drawing, painting, product design, and toy
design. The sessions run from July 7th to August 1st, 2008. For more information, please
email: soa:otis.edu
United States Air Force Academy Summer Seminar This program allows students to spend a
week immersed in all aspects of cadet life. Students are assigned to an element with an
upper class cadet as their element leader. This cadet will be with students almost 24 hours a
day and will serve as their mentor and guide. Students will attend over thirty workshops, with
topics ranging from aeronautics to humanities. Applications are available at:
www.academyadmissions.com. Once accessing this website, click onto "Summer Programs."
Applications are due by March 15th.
FAFSA Workshop for the Parents of Seniors - One Student in attendance will win a
University High School will be hosting a FAFSA workshop on February 6th at 6:00 p.m.
(location to be determined). During the workshop, students and/or parents can also fill out
the FAFSA online for the 2008-2009 academic year. If students and/or parents intend to
complete the FAFSA on the Web during the workshop they must register for a PIN at
http://www.pin.ed.gov no later than seven to 10 days prior to the workshop. Students must
also bring 2007 W-2s and federal income tax information for themselves and their parents.
At least one student who attends this workshop will win a $1,000 scholarship provided by
the College Access Foundation of California.
Stanford Medical Youth Science Program
The Stanford Medical Youth Science Program is looking for economically disadvantaged and
under-resourced sophomore and junior high school students who are academically oriented,
mature and inquisitive, interested in medicine-and health-related careers, and will likely be
the first in their family to attand a college or university. Applications are due by February
15th and can be found online at: http://smysp.stanford.edu
. Clubs [61-80]
Attention Math Team Attention Math Team: Students who want to participate in the AMC
10/12 Test Competition and students who want to participate in Bakersfield Math Field Day,
please come by Ms. Sanbongi's room and sign up by Friday, February 1, 2008.
Chess Club Chess club meets Wednesdays at lunch in room 8. For new players, the chess
team provides instruction upon request. Don't be shy, come and play chess! (Jones)
. College Info [121-140]
Fresno City College Scholarship Opportunities
Are you planning to attend FCC next year? If so, apply for scholarships now by visiting:
www.fresnocitycollege.edu and then clicking on "Scholarship Opportunities." The deadline is
March 3, 2008.
Deals and Discounts for Parents Taking their Children on College Visitation Trip
Amtrack offers a half-price train ticket to a parent or guardian accompanying a high school
junior or senior visiting prospective colleges anywhere in the country. The deal is available
from CampusVisit (at: www.campusvisit.com), which offers travel discounts. primarily in the
Northeast. Also, College Parents of America, a nonprofit advocacy group
(www.collegeparents.org), provides access to discounts, including hotels, car rentals, and
restaurants. Discounts are based on a membership level, from $19 to $79 per year.
College Visitation Tour Company
FYI: A group called "College Visits" plans an average of 32 college visitation trips across the
country each year. One popular tour covers 11 campuses in five Northeastern states and
Washington in one week. It costs $1,835, including meals, hotels, and travel on chartered
buses. For more information, visit: www.college-visits.com
Association of California School Administrators Scholarship The Fresno County Charter of the
California Association of School Administrators will award $250 to qualifying high school
seniors who are the children, or under the legal guardianship of Fresno County Charter ACSA
members. For an application, see Ms. Patterson ASAP. The scholarship deadline is March
28th.
Fresno City College Assessment Center on Campus A representative from the Fresno City
College Assessment Center will be on campus on Wednesday, February 27th to give the
placement test to any students who wish to take classes at Fresno City College. UHS
sophomores and juniors who wish to take summer school at Fresno City College (i.e. Biology,
etc.)should plan on taking this test, as should any UHS seniors who plan on attending Fresno
City College next year. The test will be given in Mr. Frank's/Mrs. Hill's room from 3-5 p.m.
Civil Service Employees Insurance Company Scholarship
To promote driver safety and awareness among young people, Civil Service Employees
Insurance Company will award up to two $1000 and eight $500 scholarships, one each to a
child of a full-time public employee, based on an essay discussing ways the teenage accident
rate can be reduced. Applications can be picked up from Ms. Patterson.
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Burger King Scholars Program Burger King is offering approximately 700 $1000 scholarships
to graduating seniors who maintain a cumulative g.p.a. of 2.5 or higher; work part-time an
average of 15 hours per week; are actively involved in community service activities;
demonstrate financial need; and plan to enroll in an accredited two or four-year college. To
apply, go to: www.bk.com/scholars
11th Grade "The Grapes of Wrath" Multi-Media Scholarship Contest Students may depict any
aspect of "The Grapes of Wrath" using any media they wish - video, live action, sculpture,
painting, writing, photos, prints. etc. The first-place prize is a $2500 scholarship; the
second-place prize is a $1500 scholarship; and the third-place prize is a $1000 scholarship.
For more information, contact Lori Herington at: Lori_Herington@cable.comcast.com
The California Association of Collectors Educational Scholarship Foundation Scho The
California Association of Collectors is thrilled to announce a scholarship opportunity for
California high school seniors. The scholarship is based on a one-page application and a
three to four page essay on the "Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Credit
During your College Years."For more information, visit: www.cacesf.org
eQuality Scholarship Several $5000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school
seniors (in Northern and Central California) who have dedicated their time to help the
lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community. For more information, visit:
www.allyaction.org/scholarship
PDK Prospective Educator Scholarship Program Phi Delta Kappa (Fresno Chapter 0110) is
offering scholarships to high school seniors who wish to pursue a career in education.
Applications are due on February 1, 2008. To request an application, please email Kristen
Rose at: klr36@cvip.net
Ronald McDonald House Charities
The Ronald McDonald House Scholarship Program is comprised of four individual scholarship
prgrams, including scholarship programs specifically directed at Asian-Americans, African-
Americans, Hispanics, and all-around scholars. If you are interested in applying, please
obtain an application from the following website: www.rmhc.org
PFLAG National Scholarship Program
Scholarship information and application forms are available on the PFLAg website
(www.pflag.org) in November of each year. The deadline to submit applications is February
14th, and winners are notified by April 15th.
Susan Steelman Bragato College Scholarship
The California Charter Schools Association will award five $1,500 need-based scholarships
to high school graduates of Association member schools. Applications are due by February
16th and can be dowloaded at: www.myschool.org
Best Buy Scholarship
Best Buy scholarships reward students for their work, both inside and outside of the
classroom. If you are a graduating high school senior and would like to apply for a
scholarship, go to: www.bestbuy.com/scholarships by February 15th.
Save Me a Spot in College Scholarship Contest Students must answer the question: "Why
should California leaders save me and my peers a spot in college?". Students may submit a
written word, poster, or a TV ad entry by March 15th. More than $100,000 in scholarships
will be awarded to over 200 students statewide.
Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California Scholarship The Cabrillo Civic Club of California offers
scholarships to seniors of Portuguese descent. For an application, please visit:
www.cabrillocivicclubs.org
Cal Grant GPA Verification Forms
Students who wish to apply for Cal Grants, must complete the FAFSA and complete the GPA
Verification Form by March 2nd. Since University High School DOES NOT have the ability to
automatically submit these forms for you electronically, you will need to print a "hard copy"
from the following website: http://www.csac.ca.gov/doc.asp?id=1177 and bring it to Ms.
Patterson to sign by March 2nd.
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