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April 2009

 

   

University High School Bulletin for Thursday, April 30, 2009

Teacher Announcements (91-100)

New Bulletin Items (1-15)

Talent Show Contest The Peer Mentors will be hosting a Talent Show  
Contest on Friday, May 1st at lunch in the Amphitheater. Come check  
out your peers as they showcase their talents.

STAR TEsting Schedule - Seniors
Seniors do not participate in STAR testing. However, senior schedules  
will be modified during STAR testing. See below:


Thursday, April 30th
8:00-11:00: AP Government (Room IT 290)
11:00-12:00: Mandatory Senior Meeting(Room 18)


* All students should report to school at 11:00 a.m. unless they have  
a college class or AP study session in the morning.

STAR Testing Schedule: Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors
STAR testing will be conducted on Tuesday, April 28th thru Thursday,  
April 30th. A detailed schedule will be distributed to all students  
in their English classes by the end of this week. Please note the  
following:


Thursday, April 30th
Freshmen Start Time: 9:00 a.m. Sophomore Start Time: 7:30 a.m. Junior  
Start Time: 8:30 a.m.

Also, performing groups will be meeting during STAR testing.

Good Job Young Writers! Congratulations to all those who attended a  
very successful Young Writers' Conference this year! Creative Writing  
Club would especially like to recognize this year's award winners:  
Colin Glaves, who received honorable mention for his creative  
nonfictional piece "Slayer," Rene Ponce, who received honorable  
mention for his poem "Death of a Romantic," Calliope Holingue, who  
received honorable mention for her poem "Movement," Erika Albert, who  
won the Valley Writers Network Award for her prose poetry piece  
"Below the Playground," and Janelle Hobbs, who won the Valley Writers  
Network Award for her prose piece "Scare Tactics."

UC Analytical Writing Placement Exam The UC system will administer  
the AWPE on Saturday, May 9th to any students who will be attaneding  
a UC next year and who have not yet satisfied the entry level writing  
requirements. For more information, visit: www.ucop.edu/sas/awpe

Achievement Award Certificates Attention students that were unable to  
attend the Achievement Award Ceremony: You can pick up your  
certificates from your English teacher.

Creative Writing T-Shirts are FINALLY HERE! Anyone in the Creative  
Writing Club who signed up for a T-shirt way back when may now come  
to Dr. Torrance's room (Rm 10) and pick up a T-shirt. We are charging  
$2.00 per shirt--you may pay up front or sign your name on our IOU  
sheet. Please remember the T-shirt size you requested; we have a  
limited supply of each size. Thank you.

Spring Concert Tickets on sale NOW!

Tickets available in the UHS Office.
Students may buy tickets before school,lunch time or after school.  
Office hours: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Ticket prices: $5.00 each

Friday, May 1st: Orchestra/String Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert  
Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 7th: Choral Concert, Shrine of St. Therese, 7:30 pm

Saturday, May 9th: Jazz Band/Show Choir, Concert Hall, 2:30 pm

Wednesday, May 13th: Wind Ensemble/Concert Band, Concert Hall, 7:30 pm

ASPCA Food Drive
This is the final week for the cat and dog food drive. We are  
awarding spirit points to the class that donates the most food.  
Seniors are currently winning, Freshmen are in second, and the  
sophomores and Juniors are tied for third. All of the donations will  
go to help the ASPCA take care of the many dogs and cats that they  
are caring for until someone can adopt them as a pet. Please, make  
sure Mr. Benslay gives your class credit for bringing in your donation.

Newspaper Meeting Thursday 12:30 Mandatory staff meeting Thursday,  
April 30 at 12:30. This will be an exciting meeting, as we plan on  
announcing the next Editor and Chief. We will also be discussing  
May's edition and the Spring journalism elective. Please plan on  
attending.

Fresno City College - Registration Express Attention Seniors: If you  
didn't attend Fresno City College registration last time there will  
be another opportunity on Monday, May 11th. Students are to check in  
at 8:30 a.m. at the Staff Dining Room located at the north end of the  
Fresno City College Cafeteria. If you plan to attend please see Mrs.  
Bird for a transcript to bring with you.

Student Recognition (16-20)

Students to Perform in Fresno State Dance Theatre Congratulations to  
members of the UHS Dance Team: Zach Kissinger, Mckinley Krongaus,  
Hannah Stewart, and Kayla Wyllie who were selected for Fresno State's  
University Dance Theatre! These talented UHS students will be  
featured in the UDT Concerts, April 30-May 2. These shows sell out!  
Advance tickets $5 at the Box Office in the Speech Arts Building or  
at www.csufreno.edu/theatrearts . More info: 278-2216

Parent Notices (21-30)

General Announcements (31-40)

ATTENTION JUNIORS-ACT Test and Registration Dates!!
There are only TWO more dates scheduled for the ACT!

TEST DATE: April 4, 2009
DEADLINE for REGISTRATION: February 27, 2009

TEST DATE: June 13, 2009
DEADLINE for REGISTRATION: May 8, 2009

Visit www.actstudent.org for registration and further details.
DON'T WAIT, SIGN UP NOW!!

ATTENTION JUNIORS-SAT TEST and REGISTRATION DATES!!
There are only THREE more dates scheduled for the SAT!

TEST DATE: March 14, 2009
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 10, 2009

TEST DATE: May 2, 2009
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 31, 2009

TEST DATE: June 6, 2009
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 5, 2009

Visit www.collegeboard.com for registration details.
DON'T WAIT, SIGN UP TODAY!!!

Spring Concert Tickets on sale NOW!

Tickets available in the UHS Office.
Students may buy tickets before school,lunch time or after school.  
Office hours: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Ticket prices: $5.00 each

Friday, May 1st: Orchestra/String Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert  
Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 7th: Choral Concert, Shrine of St. Therese, 7:30 pm

Saturday, May 9th: Jazz Band/Show Choir, Concert Hall, 2:30 pm

Wednesday, May 13th: Wind Ensemble/Concert Band, Concert Hall, 7:30 pm

Club Announcements (41-50)

Senior Class Officer Elections All current junior class students who  
are interested in running for Senior Class Officer positions, please  
sign up with either Mr. Canfield or Mrs. Bennett by May 1st.  
Campaigning will occur from May 4th - May 12th with voting on May  
13th. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Canfield or Mrs.  
Bennett.

Attention Class of 2012 There will be a mandatory campaigning meeting  
on Thursday, April 30, 2009 in Room 14 at 12:15 for all students who  
signed up to run for a sophomore class officer position. If you are  
late or miss the meeting, you will be dropped from the list of  
candidates. Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Hayden want to discuss all of the  
rules of campaigning at the meeting. Campaigning will begin Monday,  
May 4 with voting on Friday, May 8.

Student Activities (51-60)

Cogswell Poly College Summer Camps 2009
Cogswell Polytechnical College, located in the Silicon Valley,  
features a curriculum that fuses the digital arts and engineering.

Cogswell's summer camps are for students who share a passion for game  
design, 3D modeling, art or digital music production. Classes also  
prepare students for college by engaging them in fun, hands on  
experience.

Maya Boot Camp: 3D modeling skills
Level 1: August 10-14
Level 2: August 17-21

Model Sketching: basic drawing techniques
August 10-14

Painting Our World: Painting from real-life, landscape and life models
August 17-21

Digital Music Production
August 10-14

To register, visit www.cogswell.edu

College Info (71-80)

Corcoran College of Art Summer Program
Spend the summer in Washington D.C.!!

Corcoran's Summer Program will focus on Photojournalism and Fine Art  
Photography. It gives students the opportunity to develop their  
skills as well as their portfolios. The programs carry two  
undergraduate credits each.

Dates:
July 19-August 1, 2009

Please visit www.corcoran.edu/youth for an application. A limited  
number of full- and partial-tuition scholarships are available.

Girls Summer Engineering Experience
Have fun exploring the field of Engineering and meeting new people!!

Explore the fields of Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and Geomatics  
Engineering, as well as Construction Management.

Open to female students entering grades 10-12
Program Dates: July 13th-17th

Application deadline: May 29th

Contact Info: Lyles College of Engineering
Phone: 559 278 1076
Email: lcraig@csufresno.edu

Discover Carnegie Mellon
Carnegie Mellon is offering students entering their junior or senior  
year of high school the opportunity to study in an intense college  
setting for six weeks in the summer.

The Advanced Placement/Early Action (AP/EA) program allows you to  
choose two courses two courses in a variety of subjects that can earn  
you college credit.

If you are interested Architecture, Art, Design, Drama, or Music and  
yoo want to test your skills at the college level, then our focused,  
college prep may be just the fit for you.

To find out more about our summer pre-college programs visit:  
www.cmu.edu/enrollment/precollege

Note: Students must be 16 and have completed 10th grade to reside in  
university housing.

OTIS Summer of Art
Otis College of Art and Design, located in Los Angeles, will be  
hosting a College Preparation Program in Art and Design.

Programs include: Animation, Architecture/Landscape/Interiors, Black  
& White Photography, Digital Media, Digital Photography, Fashion  
Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Life Drawing, Painting, Product  
Design, and Toy Design.

Dates: July 6-July 31
www.otis.edu/soa
soa@otis.edu
(310) 665-6864
(800) 527-OTIS

Summer in NEW YORK CITY
This summer, live and learn like a New York City college student!
Barnard, in partnership with Columbia University, is offering co-ed  
programs for rising high school juniors and seniors.

**LIBERAL ARTS PROGRAM
June 28-July 25: Two courses from a variety of topics, four weeks
**LIBERAL ARTS INTENSIVE
June 28-July 3: One course from a variety of topics, one week
**YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
July 12-18: Class in woman's studies and workshops on leadership

All programs are open to students who have completed 10th or 11th grade.
ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED, so get more information now!
WWW.BERNARD.EDU/PCP/NYC09
(212)854-8866

Pacific Music Camp 2009
University of the Pacific, Conservatory of Music

Brubeck Institute Jazz Camp
June 14-20 (grades 8-12)

Junior Band & Orchestra
July 5-11 (grades 5-8)

Senior Band, Orchestra & Choir
July 12-18 (grades 8-12)

Senior Piano Camp
July 12-18 (grades 8-12)

Senior Musical Theater
July 12-18 (grades 8-12)

www.go.pacific.edu/musiccamp

Pacific Northwest College of Art-Summer Studios
Pacific Northwest College of Art (Portland, OR)
Pre-College Summer Studios

JULY 13-AUGUST 7, 2009
Intensive studio arts program that offers an introduction to art and  
design school. Three different programs available:
-FINE ART STUDIO: Focus on Figure Drawing and Painting, Mixed Media,  
or Digital Photography.
-GRAPHIC NOVEL STUDIO: Explore the cultural implications and creative  
possibilities of Graphic Novel and Comics Art.
-ILLUSTRATION AND DESIGN STUDIO: Students gain solid, working  
knowledge of the principles of design.

All students have the option of earning three transferable elective  
college credits. There is no registration deadline, however, each  
studio track and the entire porgram may be filled by early May 2009.

Limited merit-based scholarships are available. Scholarship  
application deadline is March 16, 2009.

www.pnca.edu/programs/ce/precollege 503 821 8967

UC Berkeley Academic Talent Development Program
UC Berkeley Academic Talent Development Program

Offers challenging summer classes for K-11 students. ATDP courses  
offer students a chance to gain indepth knowledge of the subjects  
that interest them. Taught by outstanding university, public, and  
private school instructors, our classes are designed to engage our  
students' hearts as well as their minds. Admission is based on the  
student's overall academic profile. We consider grades, achievement  
test scores, an essay, and a teacher recommendation.

Courses: The Writing Process, First-Year Russian, Intro. to Java, AP  
Statistics, The Practice of Law, Environmental Science, and more.

Dates: June 22nd to July 31st, 2009

http://atdp.berkeley.edu/sec.geninfo.html

IEA'S APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM 2009
The Institute for Educational Advancement, a non-profit organization  
in South Pasadena, CA, is hosting an Apprenticeship Program aimed at  
providing gifted high school students with hands-on learning  
experiences in various professions.

Areas include Law & Order, Marketing and Customer Service, Applied  
Physics, Industrial Design, Biological Chemistry, among others.  
Students will have the opportunity to work with mentors, interact  
with peers who have similar interests, and present their work to  
mentors and peers.

This year's Apprenticeship Program features several sites in Southern  
California including the California Institute of Technology  
(Caltech), Art Center College of Design, Childrens Hospital Los  
Angeles, the Avery Dennison Research Center, the Los Angeles Superior  
Court, and the Autry National Center.

Dates
Three week program: July 19-August 8
Four week program: July 12-August 8

Applications are due by May 1, 2009.
Scholarships are available!

For more info., log on to http://www.educationaladvancement.org/

USC's Women's Marine Science Institute

This week-long program is held on Catalina Island! It is designed for  
high school girls entering the 9th, 10th, or 11th grade. This field-
oriented camp challenges young women to explore ecological and  
biological principles through an interactive approach to learning:
field and laboratory research
self-guided experiments
educational simulations

Dates: July 26, 2009 - August 2, 2009

For more information, log on to www.usc.edu/summer
Financial aid is available!

Summer @ USC
USC Summer Seminars Spend four weeks living and learning on the USC  
campus and earn three units of elective credit at USC Summer  
Seminars. Open to students who have completed at least the freshman  
(9th grade) year of high school.

Dates: July 5-August 1

USC Summer Certificates Taste the college curriculum in two-week  
short courses. Open to students who have completed at least the  
freshman (9th grade) year of high school.

Dates: July 5-July 19

For more info., log on to www.usc.edu/summer

University of VirginiaÕs Student Summer Academy
The Student Summer Academy gives students the opportunity to gain  
inside access to key policy and media experts and discuss and debate  
current issues with peers from schools nationwide. Students earn  
college credit from the University of Virginia.

2009 Dates: June 7-12, June 14-19, June 21-26, July 2-7 (w/national  
fireworks), July 12-17.

SummerAcademy@closeup.org, 800-256-7387

New York University Abu Dhabi-The Opporunity of a Lifetime!!
NYU Abu Dhabi, opening its doors in the Fall of 2010, is a highly  
selective college of liberal arts and science located in the city of  
Abu Dhabi, the capital of both the Emirates of Abu Dhabi and the  
United Arab Emirates (UAE). It will be the first such campus operated  
by an American university outside the United States.

Students will not only live and learn in this cosmopolitan city, but  
will also have the opportunity to study abroad for at least one  
semeter at NYU academic centers around the world or at the other NYU  
anchor campus in New York City.

NYU Abu Dhabi seeks students from every part of the world and from  
all backgrounds. They are looking for students who will fit  
comfortably at the very top of the world's talent pool-tomorrow's  
heads of state, Nobel laureates, Tony Award winners, and business  
leaders.

During the 2008-2009 academic year, NYU Abu Dhabi admissions  
representatives will be on the road visiting high schools,  
participating in college fairs, and hosting open houses for  
prospective NYU Abu Dhabi students. These efforts will be undertaken  
to identify prospective students with top qualifications from around  
the world. Students selected for admission to NYU Abu Dhabi will be  
chosen based on solid academic preparation, outstanding academic  
achievement in a rigorous curriculum, and exceptional promise.

If you are intersted in finding out more about this once in a  
lifetime opportunity, contact Ms. Aldana in Room 12 or log on to  
www.nyuad.nyu.edu .

Scholarship Info (81-90)

Will to Win Scholarship "Will to Win" Scholarship Program is for high  
school seniors with asthma who are pursuing higher education.  
Scholarships of $5000 will be awarded to two deserving high school  
seniors in each of the following categories: Performing Arts, Visual  
Arts, Community Service, Athletics and Science. Students must  
demonstrate outstanding performance and achievements in one of these  
categories and hold a minimum 3.5 GPA. See Mrs. Bird for an  
application or visit www.schering-ploughwilltowin.com . Applications  
are due by April 30, 2009.

Comments? Something to put in the bulletin?
Email to sgile@csufresno.edu

University High School Bulletin for Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Teacher Announcements (91-100)

New Bulletin Items (1-15)

Talent Show Contest The Peer Mentors will be hosting a Talent Show  
Contest on Friday, May 1st at lunch in the Amphitheater. Come check  
out your peers as they showcase their talents.

STAR TEsting Schedule - Seniors
Seniors do not participate in STAR testing. However, senior schedules  
will be modified during STAR testing. See below:


Wednesday, April 29th
8:00-9:00 a.m.: AP Literature Review Session (Room 17)

10:00-11:00 a.m.: AP Economics (Room 17)
11:00-12:00: AP Calculus AB/BC (Room 2/3) and AP Statistics (Room 17)
* Seniors should report to school at 1:00 p.m. unless they have a  
college class or study session that meets before then.
Thursday, April 30th
8:00-11:00: AP Government (Room IT 290)
11:00-12:00: Mandatory Senior Meeting(Room 18)


* All students should report to school at 11:00 a.m. unless they have  
a college class or AP study session in the morning.

STAR Testing Schedule: Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors
STAR testing will be conducted on Tuesday, April 28th thru Thursday,  
April 30th. A detailed schedule will be distributed to all students  
in their English classes by the end of this week. Please note the  
following:

Wednesday, April 29th
Freshmen Start Time: 9:10 a.m. Sophomore Start Time: 7:55 a.m. Junior  
Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, April 30th
Freshmen Start Time: 9:00 a.m. Sophomore Start Time: 7:30 a.m. Junior  
Start Time: 8:30 a.m.

Also, performing groups will be meeting during STAR testing.

Good Job Young Writers! Congratulations to all those who attended a  
very successful Young Writers' Conference this year! Creative Writing  
Club would especially like to recognize this year's award winners:  
Colin Glaves, who received honorable mention for his creative  
nonfictional piece "Slayer," Rene Ponce, who received honorable  
mention for his poem "Death of a Romantic," Calliope Holingue, who  
received honorable mention for her poem "Movement," Erika Albert, who  
won the Valley Writers Network Award for her prose poetry piece  
"Below the Playground," and Janelle Hobbs, who won the Valley Writers  
Network Award for her prose piece "Scare Tactics."

UC Analytical Writing Placement Exam The UC system will administer  
the AWPE on Saturday, May 9th to any students who will be attaneding  
a UC next year and who have not yet satisfied the entry level writing  
requirements. For more information, visit: www.ucop.edu/sas/awpe

Achievement Award Certificates Attention students that were unable to  
attend the Achievement Award Ceremony: You can pick up your  
certificates from your English teacher.

Creative Writing T-Shirts are FINALLY HERE! Anyone in the Creative  
Writing Club who signed up for a T-shirt way back when may now come  
to Dr. Torrance's room (Rm 10) and pick up a T-shirt. We are charging  
$2.00 per shirt--you may pay up front or sign your name on our IOU  
sheet. Please remember the T-shirt size you requested; we have a  
limited supply of each size. Thank you.

Spring Concert Tickets on sale NOW!

Tickets available in the UHS Office.
Students may buy tickets before school,lunch time or after school.  
Office hours: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Ticket prices: $5.00 each

Friday, May 1st: Orchestra/String Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert  
Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 7th: Choral Concert, Shrine of St. Therese, 7:30 pm

Saturday, May 9th: Jazz Band/Show Choir, Concert Hall, 2:30 pm

Wednesday, May 13th: Wind Ensemble/Concert Band, Concert Hall, 7:30 pm

ASPCA Food Drive
This is the final week for the cat and dog food drive. We are  
awarding spirit points to the class that donates the most food.  
Seniors are currently winning, Freshmen are in second, and the  
sophomores and Juniors are tied for third. All of the donations will  
go to help the ASPCA take care of the many dogs and cats that they  
are caring for until someone can adopt them as a pet. Please, make  
sure Mr. Benslay gives your class credit for bringing in your donation.

Newspaper Meeting Thursday 12:30 Mandatory staff meeting Thursday,  
April 30 at 12:30. This will be an exciting meeting, as we plan on  
announcing the next Editor and Chief. We will also be discussing  
May's edition and the Spring journalism elective. Please plan on  
attending.

Science Olympiad Team A
Meeting this Wednesday at lunch to discuss the NorCal competition  
12:15-12:45 in room 6.

Student Recognition (16-20)

Students to Perform in Fresno State Dance Theatre Congratulations to  
members of the UHS Dance Team: Zach Kissinger, Mckinley Krongaus,  
Hannah Stewart, and Kayla Wyllie who were selected for Fresno State's  
University Dance Theatre! These talented UHS students will be  
featured in the UDT Concerts, April 30-May 2. These shows sell out!  
Advance tickets $5 at the Box Office in the Speech Arts Building or  
at www.csufreno.edu/theatrearts . More info: 278-2216

Parent Notices (21-30)

General Announcements (31-40)

ATTENTION JUNIORS-ACT Test and Registration Dates!!
There are only TWO more dates scheduled for the ACT!

TEST DATE: April 4, 2009
DEADLINE for REGISTRATION: February 27, 2009

TEST DATE: June 13, 2009
DEADLINE for REGISTRATION: May 8, 2009

Visit www.actstudent.org for registration and further details.
DON'T WAIT, SIGN UP NOW!!

ATTENTION JUNIORS-SAT TEST and REGISTRATION DATES!!
There are only THREE more dates scheduled for the SAT!

TEST DATE: March 14, 2009
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 10, 2009

TEST DATE: May 2, 2009
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 31, 2009

TEST DATE: June 6, 2009
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 5, 2009

Visit www.collegeboard.com for registration details.
DON'T WAIT, SIGN UP TODAY!!!

Spring Concert Tickets on sale NOW!

Tickets available in the UHS Office.
Students may buy tickets before school,lunch time or after school.  
Office hours: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Ticket prices: $5.00 each

Friday, May 1st: Orchestra/String Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert  
Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 7th: Choral Concert, Shrine of St. Therese, 7:30 pm

Saturday, May 9th: Jazz Band/Show Choir, Concert Hall, 2:30 pm

Wednesday, May 13th: Wind Ensemble/Concert Band, Concert Hall, 7:30 pm

Club Announcements (41-50)

Senior Class Officer Elections All current junior class students who  
are interested in running for Senior Class Officer positions, please  
sign up with either Mr. Canfield or Mrs. Bennett by May 1st.  
Campaigning will occur from May 4th - May 12th with voting on May  
13th. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Canfield or Mrs.  
Bennett.

Attention Class of 2012 There will be a mandatory campaigning meeting  
on Thursday, April 30, 2009 in Room 14 at 12:15 for all students who  
signed up to run for a sophomore class officer position. If you are  
late or miss the meeting, you will be dropped from the list of  
candidates. Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Hayden want to discuss all of the  
rules of campaigning at the meeting. Campaigning will begin Monday,  
May 4 with voting on Friday, May 8.

JUNIOR CLASS MEETING Current Junior Class Officers and all candidates  
for senior class officers for next year, there will be a meeting in  
Room 7 (Bennett) at lunch on Wednesday, April 29th.

Student Activities (51-60)

Cogswell Poly College Summer Camps 2009
Cogswell Polytechnical College, located in the Silicon Valley,  
features a curriculum that fuses the digital arts and engineering.

Cogswell's summer camps are for students who share a passion for game  
design, 3D modeling, art or digital music production. Classes also  
prepare students for college by engaging them in fun, hands on  
experience.

Maya Boot Camp: 3D modeling skills
Level 1: August 10-14
Level 2: August 17-21

Model Sketching: basic drawing techniques
August 10-14

Painting Our World: Painting from real-life, landscape and life models
August 17-21

Digital Music Production
August 10-14

To register, visit www.cogswell.edu

College Info (71-80)

Corcoran College of Art Summer Program
Spend the summer in Washington D.C.!!

Corcoran's Summer Program will focus on Photojournalism and Fine Art  
Photography. It gives students the opportunity to develop their  
skills as well as their portfolios. The programs carry two  
undergraduate credits each.

Dates:
July 19-August 1, 2009

Please visit www.corcoran.edu/youth for an application. A limited  
number of full- and partial-tuition scholarships are available.

Girls Summer Engineering Experience
Have fun exploring the field of Engineering and meeting new people!!

Explore the fields of Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and Geomatics  
Engineering, as well as Construction Management.

Open to female students entering grades 10-12
Program Dates: July 13th-17th

Application deadline: May 29th

Contact Info: Lyles College of Engineering
Phone: 559 278 1076
Email: lcraig@csufresno.edu

Discover Carnegie Mellon
Carnegie Mellon is offering students entering their junior or senior  
year of high school the opportunity to study in an intense college  
setting for six weeks in the summer.

The Advanced Placement/Early Action (AP/EA) program allows you to  
choose two courses two courses in a variety of subjects that can earn  
you college credit.

If you are interested Architecture, Art, Design, Drama, or Music and  
yoo want to test your skills at the college level, then our focused,  
college prep may be just the fit for you.

To find out more about our summer pre-college programs visit:  
www.cmu.edu/enrollment/precollege

Note: Students must be 16 and have completed 10th grade to reside in  
university housing.

OTIS Summer of Art
Otis College of Art and Design, located in Los Angeles, will be  
hosting a College Preparation Program in Art and Design.

Programs include: Animation, Architecture/Landscape/Interiors, Black  
& White Photography, Digital Media, Digital Photography, Fashion  
Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Life Drawing, Painting, Product  
Design, and Toy Design.

Dates: July 6-July 31
www.otis.edu/soa
soa@otis.edu
(310) 665-6864
(800) 527-OTIS

Summer in NEW YORK CITY
This summer, live and learn like a New York City college student!
Barnard, in partnership with Columbia University, is offering co-ed  
programs for rising high school juniors and seniors.

**LIBERAL ARTS PROGRAM
June 28-July 25: Two courses from a variety of topics, four weeks
**LIBERAL ARTS INTENSIVE
June 28-July 3: One course from a variety of topics, one week
**YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
July 12-18: Class in woman's studies and workshops on leadership

All programs are open to students who have completed 10th or 11th grade.
ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED, so get more information now!
WWW.BERNARD.EDU/PCP/NYC09
(212)854-8866

Pacific Music Camp 2009
University of the Pacific, Conservatory of Music

Brubeck Institute Jazz Camp
June 14-20 (grades 8-12)

Junior Band & Orchestra
July 5-11 (grades 5-8)

Senior Band, Orchestra & Choir
July 12-18 (grades 8-12)

Senior Piano Camp
July 12-18 (grades 8-12)

Senior Musical Theater
July 12-18 (grades 8-12)

www.go.pacific.edu/musiccamp

Pacific Northwest College of Art-Summer Studios
Pacific Northwest College of Art (Portland, OR)
Pre-College Summer Studios

JULY 13-AUGUST 7, 2009
Intensive studio arts program that offers an introduction to art and  
design school. Three different programs available:
-FINE ART STUDIO: Focus on Figure Drawing and Painting, Mixed Media,  
or Digital Photography.
-GRAPHIC NOVEL STUDIO: Explore the cultural implications and creative  
possibilities of Graphic Novel and Comics Art.
-ILLUSTRATION AND DESIGN STUDIO: Students gain solid, working  
knowledge of the principles of design.

All students have the option of earning three transferable elective  
college credits. There is no registration deadline, however, each  
studio track and the entire porgram may be filled by early May 2009.

Limited merit-based scholarships are available. Scholarship  
application deadline is March 16, 2009.

www.pnca.edu/programs/ce/precollege 503 821 8967

UC Berkeley Academic Talent Development Program
UC Berkeley Academic Talent Development Program

Offers challenging summer classes for K-11 students. ATDP courses  
offer students a chance to gain indepth knowledge of the subjects  
that interest them. Taught by outstanding university, public, and  
private school instructors, our classes are designed to engage our  
students' hearts as well as their minds. Admission is based on the  
student's overall academic profile. We consider grades, achievement  
test scores, an essay, and a teacher recommendation.

Courses: The Writing Process, First-Year Russian, Intro. to Java, AP  
Statistics, The Practice of Law, Environmental Science, and more.

Dates: June 22nd to July 31st, 2009

http://atdp.berkeley.edu/sec.geninfo.html

IEA'S APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM 2009
The Institute for Educational Advancement, a non-profit organization  
in South Pasadena, CA, is hosting an Apprenticeship Program aimed at  
providing gifted high school students with hands-on learning  
experiences in various professions.

Areas include Law & Order, Marketing and Customer Service, Applied  
Physics, Industrial Design, Biological Chemistry, among others.  
Students will have the opportunity to work with mentors, interact  
with peers who have similar interests, and present their work to  
mentors and peers.

This year's Apprenticeship Program features several sites in Southern  
California including the California Institute of Technology  
(Caltech), Art Center College of Design, Childrens Hospital Los  
Angeles, the Avery Dennison Research Center, the Los Angeles Superior  
Court, and the Autry National Center.

Dates
Three week program: July 19-August 8
Four week program: July 12-August 8

Applications are due by May 1, 2009.
Scholarships are available!

For more info., log on to http://www.educationaladvancement.org/

USC's Women's Marine Science Institute

This week-long program is held on Catalina Island! It is designed for  
high school girls entering the 9th, 10th, or 11th grade. This field-
oriented camp challenges young women to explore ecological and  
biological principles through an interactive approach to learning:
field and laboratory research
self-guided experiments
educational simulations

Dates: July 26, 2009 - August 2, 2009

For more information, log on to www.usc.edu/summer
Financial aid is available!

Summer @ USC
USC Summer Seminars Spend four weeks living and learning on the USC  
campus and earn three units of elective credit at USC Summer  
Seminars. Open to students who have completed at least the freshman  
(9th grade) year of high school.

Dates: July 5-August 1

USC Summer Certificates Taste the college curriculum in two-week  
short courses. Open to students who have completed at least the  
freshman (9th grade) year of high school.

Dates: July 5-July 19

For more info., log on to www.usc.edu/summer

University of VirginiaÕs Student Summer Academy
The Student Summer Academy gives students the opportunity to gain  
inside access to key policy and media experts and discuss and debate  
current issues with peers from schools nationwide. Students earn  
college credit from the University of Virginia.

2009 Dates: June 7-12, June 14-19, June 21-26, July 2-7 (w/national  
fireworks), July 12-17.

SummerAcademy@closeup.org, 800-256-7387

New York University Abu Dhabi-The Opporunity of a Lifetime!!
NYU Abu Dhabi, opening its doors in the Fall of 2010, is a highly  
selective college of liberal arts and science located in the city of  
Abu Dhabi, the capital of both the Emirates of Abu Dhabi and the  
United Arab Emirates (UAE). It will be the first such campus operated  
by an American university outside the United States.

Students will not only live and learn in this cosmopolitan city, but  
will also have the opportunity to study abroad for at least one  
semeter at NYU academic centers around the world or at the other NYU  
anchor campus in New York City.

NYU Abu Dhabi seeks students from every part of the world and from  
all backgrounds. They are looking for students who will fit  
comfortably at the very top of the world's talent pool-tomorrow's  
heads of state, Nobel laureates, Tony Award winners, and business  
leaders.

During the 2008-2009 academic year, NYU Abu Dhabi admissions  
representatives will be on the road visiting high schools,  
participating in college fairs, and hosting open houses for  
prospective NYU Abu Dhabi students. These efforts will be undertaken  
to identify prospective students with top qualifications from around  
the world. Students selected for admission to NYU Abu Dhabi will be  
chosen based on solid academic preparation, outstanding academic  
achievement in a rigorous curriculum, and exceptional promise.

If you are intersted in finding out more about this once in a  
lifetime opportunity, contact Ms. Aldana in Room 12 or log on to  
www.nyuad.nyu.edu .

Scholarship Info (81-90)

Will to Win Scholarship "Will to Win" Scholarship Program is for high  
school seniors with asthma who are pursuing higher education.  
Scholarships of $5000 will be awarded to two deserving high school  
seniors in each of the following categories: Performing Arts, Visual  
Arts, Community Service, Athletics and Science. Students must  
demonstrate outstanding performance and achievements in one of these  
categories and hold a minimum 3.5 GPA. See Mrs. Bird for an  
application or visit www.schering-ploughwilltowin.com . Applications  
are due by April 30, 2009.

Comments? Something to put in the bulletin?
Email to sgile@csufresno.edu

University High School Bulletin for Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Teacher Announcements (91-100)

New Bulletin Items (1-15)

Talent Show Contest The Peer Mentors will be hosting a Talent Show  
Contest on Friday, May 1st at lunch in the Amphitheater. All students  
interested in entering your talent for the contest see Mrs. Bird to  
sign up. Only 5-6 talents will be showcased. Prizes will be awarded  
for the top contest winners.

STAR TEsting Schedule - Seniors
Seniors do not participate in STAR testing. However, senior schedules  
will be modified during STAR testing. See below:

Tuesday, April 28th
8:00-10:30 a.m. AP Literature Review Session (Room 17)
10:30-12:00 p.m.: Mandatory Senior Meeting (Room 18)
* Students should report to school at 10:30 a.m. for the mandatory  
student meeting unless they have a college class or study session  
before 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, April 29th
8:00-9:00 a.m.: AP Literature Review Session (Room 17)

10:00-11:00 a.m.: AP Economics (Room 17)
11:00-12:00: AP Calculus AB/BC (Room 2/3) and AP Statistics (Room 17)
* Seniors should report to school at 1:00 p.m. unless they have a  
college class or study session that meets before then.
Thursday, April 30th
8:00-11:00: AP Government (Room IT 290)
11:00-12:00: Mandatory Senior Meeting(Room 18)


* All students should report to school at 11:00 a.m. unless they have  
a college class or AP study session in the morning.

STAR Testing Schedule: Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors
STAR testing will be conducted on Tuesday, April 28th thru Thursday,  
April 30th. A detailed schedule will be distributed to all students  
in their English classes by the end of this week. Please note the  
following:

Tuesday, April 28th
Freshmen Start Time: 9:10 a.m. Sophomore Start Time: 7:55 a.m. Junior  
Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, April 29th
Freshmen Start Time: 9:10 a.m. Sophomore Start Time: 7:55 a.m. Junior  
Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, April 30th
Freshmen Start Time: 9:00 a.m. Sophomore Start Time: 7:30 a.m. Junior  
Start Time: 8:30 a.m.

Also, performing groups will be meeting during STAR testing.

Good Job Young Writers! Congratulations to all those who attended a  
very successful Young Writers' Conference this year! Creative Writing  
Club would especially like to recognize this year's award winners:  
Colin Glaves, who received honorable mention for his creative  
nonfictional piece "Slayer," Rene Ponce, who received honorable  
mention for his poem "Death of a Romantic," Calliope Holingue, who  
received honorable mention for her poem "Movement," Erika Albert, who  
won the Valley Writers Network Award for her prose poetry piece  
"Below the Playground," and Janelle Hobbs, who won the Valley Writers  
Network Award for her prose piece "Scare Tactics."

UC Analytical Writing Placement Exam The UC system will administer  
the AWPE on Saturday, May 9th to any students who will be attaneding  
a UC next year and who have not yet satisfied the entry level writing  
requirements. For more information, visit: www.ucop.edu/sas/awpe

Achievement Award Certificates Attention students that were unable to  
attend the Achievement Award Ceremony: You can pick up your  
certificates from your English teacher.

Creative Writing T-Shirts are FINALLY HERE! Anyone in the Creative  
Writing Club who signed up for a T-shirt way back when may now come  
to Dr. Torrance's room (Rm 10) and pick up a T-shirt. We are charging  
$2.00 per shirt--you may pay up front or sign your name on our IOU  
sheet. Please remember the T-shirt size you requested; we have a  
limited supply of each size. Thank you.

Spring Concert Tickets on sale NOW!

Tickets available in the UHS Office.
Students may buy tickets before school,lunch time or after school.  
Office hours: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Ticket prices: $5.00 each

Friday, May 1st: Orchestra/String Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert  
Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 7th: Choral Concert, Shrine of St. Therese, 7:30 pm

Saturday, May 9th: Jazz Band/Show Choir, Concert Hall, 2:30 pm

Wednesday, May 13th: Wind Ensemble/Concert Band, Concert Hall, 7:30 pm

The 2009-2010 ASB Officers Here are the results from the elections  
held on Friday.
President: Devin O'Brien
Vice-President: Dianna Inthavong
Secretary: Neilou Heidari
Treasurer: Byron Walker Thank you to all of the candidates.

ASPCA Food Drive
This is the final week for the cat and dog food drive. We are  
awarding spirit points to the class that donates the most food.  
Seniors are currently winning, Freshmen are in second, and the  
sophomores and Juniors are tied for third. All of the donations will  
go to help the ASPCA take care of the many dogs and cats that they  
are caring for until someone can adopt them as a pet. Please, make  
sure Mr. Benslay gives your class credit for bringing in your donation.

Newspaper Meeting Thursday 12:30 Mandatory staff meeting Thursday,  
April 30 at 12:30. This will be an exciting meeting, as we plan on  
announcing the next Editor and Chief. We will also be discussing  
May's edition and the Spring journalism elective. Please plan on  
attending.

Science Olympiad Team A
Meeting this Wednesday at lunch to discuss the NorCal competition  
12:15-12:45 in room 6.

Student Recognition (16-20)

Students to Perform in Fresno State Dance Theatre Congratulations to  
members of the UHS Dance Team: Zach Kissinger, Mckinley Krongaus,  
Hannah Stewart, and Kayla Wyllie who were selected for Fresno State's  
University Dance Theatre! These talented UHS students will be  
featured in the UDT Concerts, April 30-May 2. These shows sell out!  
Advance tickets $5 at the Box Office in the Speech Arts Building or  
at www.csufreno.edu/theatrearts . More info: 278-2216

Parent Notices (21-30)

General Announcements (31-40)

ATTENTION JUNIORS-ACT Test and Registration Dates!!
There are only TWO more dates scheduled for the ACT!

TEST DATE: April 4, 2009
DEADLINE for REGISTRATION: February 27, 2009

TEST DATE: June 13, 2009
DEADLINE for REGISTRATION: May 8, 2009

Visit www.actstudent.org for registration and further details.
DON'T WAIT, SIGN UP NOW!!

ATTENTION JUNIORS-SAT TEST and REGISTRATION DATES!!
There are only THREE more dates scheduled for the SAT!

TEST DATE: March 14, 2009
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 10, 2009

TEST DATE: May 2, 2009
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 31, 2009

TEST DATE: June 6, 2009
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 5, 2009

Visit www.collegeboard.com for registration details.
DON'T WAIT, SIGN UP TODAY!!!

Spring Concert Tickets on sale NOW!

Tickets available in the UHS Office.
Students may buy tickets before school,lunch time or after school.  
Office hours: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Ticket prices: $5.00 each

Friday, May 1st: Orchestra/String Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert  
Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 7th: Choral Concert, Shrine of St. Therese, 7:30 pm

Saturday, May 9th: Jazz Band/Show Choir, Concert Hall, 2:30 pm

Wednesday, May 13th: Wind Ensemble/Concert Band, Concert Hall, 7:30 pm

Club Announcements (41-50)

Senior Class Officer Elections All current junior class students who  
are interested in running for Senior Class Officer positions, please  
sign up with either Mr. Canfield or Mrs. Bennett by May 1st.  
Campaigning will occur from May 4th - May 12th with voting on May  
13th. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Canfield or Mrs.  
Bennett.

Attention Class of 2012 There will be a mandatory campaigning meeting  
on Thursday, April 30, 2009 in Room 14 at 12:15 for all students who  
signed up to run for a sophomore class officer position. If you are  
late or miss the meeting, you will be dropped from the list of  
candidates. Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Hayden want to discuss all of the  
rules of campaigning at the meeting. Campaigning will begin Monday,  
May 4 with voting on Friday, May 8.

JUNIOR CLASS MEETING Current Junior Class Officers and all candidates  
for senior class officers for next year, there will be a meeting in  
Room 7 (Bennett) at lunch on Wednesday, April 29th.

Student Activities (51-60)

Cogswell Poly College Summer Camps 2009
Cogswell Polytechnical College, located in the Silicon Valley,  
features a curriculum that fuses the digital arts and engineering.

Cogswell's summer camps are for students who share a passion for game  
design, 3D modeling, art or digital music production. Classes also  
prepare students for college by engaging them in fun, hands on  
experience.

Maya Boot Camp: 3D modeling skills
Level 1: August 10-14
Level 2: August 17-21

Model Sketching: basic drawing techniques
August 10-14

Painting Our World: Painting from real-life, landscape and life models
August 17-21

Digital Music Production
August 10-14

To register, visit www.cogswell.edu

College Info (71-80)

Summer in NEW YORK CITY
This summer, live and learn like a New York City college student!
Barnard, in partnership with Columbia University, is offering co-ed  
programs for rising high school juniors and seniors.

**LIBERAL ARTS PROGRAM
June 28-July 25: Two courses from a variety of topics, four weeks
**LIBERAL ARTS INTENSIVE
June 28-July 3: One course from a variety of topics, one week
**YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
July 12-18: Class in woman's studies and workshops on leadership

All programs are open to students who have completed 10th or 11th grade.
ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED, so get more information now!
WWW.BERNARD.EDU/PCP/NYC09
(212)854-8866

Pacific Northwest College of Art-Summer Studios
Pacific Northwest College of Art (Portland, OR)
Pre-College Summer Studios

JULY 13-AUGUST 7, 2009
Intensive studio arts program that offers an introduction to art and  
design school. Three different programs available:
-FINE ART STUDIO: Focus on Figure Drawing and Painting, Mixed Media,  
or Digital Photography.
-GRAPHIC NOVEL STUDIO: Explore the cultural implications and creative  
possibilities of Graphic Novel and Comics Art.
-ILLUSTRATION AND DESIGN STUDIO: Students gain solid, working  
knowledge of the principles of design.

All students have the option of earning three transferable elective  
college credits. There is no registration deadline, however, each  
studio track and the entire porgram may be filled by early May 2009.

Limited merit-based scholarships are available. Scholarship  
application deadline is March 16, 2009.

www.pnca.edu/programs/ce/precollege 503 821 8967

IEA'S APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM 2009
The Institute for Educational Advancement, a non-profit organization  
in South Pasadena, CA, is hosting an Apprenticeship Program aimed at  
providing gifted high school students with hands-on learning  
experiences in various professions.

Areas include Law & Order, Marketing and Customer Service, Applied  
Physics, Industrial Design, Biological Chemistry, among others.  
Students will have the opportunity to work with mentors, interact  
with peers who have similar interests, and present their work to  
mentors and peers.

This year's Apprenticeship Program features several sites in Southern  
California including the California Institute of Technology  
(Caltech), Art Center College of Design, Childrens Hospital Los  
Angeles, the Avery Dennison Research Center, the Los Angeles Superior  
Court, and the Autry National Center.

Dates
Three week program: July 19-August 8
Four week program: July 12-August 8

Applications are due by May 1, 2009.
Scholarships are available!

For more info., log on to http://www.educationaladvancement.org/

USC's Women's Marine Science Institute

This week-long program is held on Catalina Island! It is designed for  
high school girls entering the 9th, 10th, or 11th grade. This field-
oriented camp challenges young women to explore ecological and  
biological principles through an interactive approach to learning:
field and laboratory research
self-guided experiments
educational simulations

Dates: July 26, 2009 - August 2, 2009

For more information, log on to www.usc.edu/summer
Financial aid is available!

Summer @ USC
USC Summer Seminars Spend four weeks living and learning on the USC  
campus and earn three units of elective credit at USC Summer  
Seminars. Open to students who have completed at least the freshman  
(9th grade) year of high school.

Dates: July 5-August 1

USC Summer Certificates Taste the college curriculum in two-week  
short courses. Open to students who have completed at least the  
freshman (9th grade) year of high school.

Dates: July 5-July 19

For more info., log on to www.usc.edu/summer

University of VirginiaÕs Student Summer Academy
The Student Summer Academy gives students the opportunity to gain  
inside access to key policy and media experts and discuss and debate  
current issues with peers from schools nationwide. Students earn  
college credit from the University of Virginia.

2009 Dates: June 7-12, June 14-19, June 21-26, July 2-7 (w/national  
fireworks), July 12-17.

SummerAcademy@closeup.org, 800-256-7387

Discover Carnegie Mellon
Carnegie Mellon is offering students entering their junior or senior  
year of high school the opportunity to study in an intense college  
setting for six weeks in the summer.

The Advanced Placement/Early Action (AP/EA) program allows you to  
choose two courses two courses in a variety of subjects that can earn  
you college credit.

If you are interested Architecture, Art, Design, Drama, or Music and  
yoo want to test your skills at the college level, then our focused,  
college prep may be just the fit for you.

To find out more about our summer pre-college programs visit:  
www.cmu.edu/enrollment/precollege

Note: Students must be 16 and have completed 10th grade to reside in  
university housing.

OTIS Summer of Art
Otis College of Art and Design, located in Los Angeles, will be  
hosting a College Preparation Program in Art and Design.

Programs include: Animation, Architecture/Landscape/Interiors, Black  
& White Photography, Digital Media, Digital Photography, Fashion  
Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Life Drawing, Painting, Product  
Design, and Toy Design.

Dates: July 6-July 31
www.otis.edu/soa
soa@otis.edu
(310) 665-6864
(800) 527-OTIS

Pacific Music Camp 2009
University of the Pacific, Conservatory of Music

Brubeck Institute Jazz Camp
June 14-20 (grades 8-12)

Junior Band & Orchestra
July 5-11 (grades 5-8)

Senior Band, Orchestra & Choir
July 12-18 (grades 8-12)

Senior Piano Camp
July 12-18 (grades 8-12)

Senior Musical Theater
July 12-18 (grades 8-12)

www.go.pacific.edu/musiccamp

New York University Abu Dhabi-The Opporunity of a Lifetime!!
NYU Abu Dhabi, opening its doors in the Fall of 2010, is a highly  
selective college of liberal arts and science located in the city of  
Abu Dhabi, the capital of both the Emirates of Abu Dhabi and the  
United Arab Emirates (UAE). It will be the first such campus operated  
by an American university outside the United States.

Students will not only live and learn in this cosmopolitan city, but  
will also have the opportunity to study abroad for at least one  
semeter at NYU academic centers around the world or at the other NYU  
anchor campus in New York City.

NYU Abu Dhabi seeks students from every part of the world and from  
all backgrounds. They are looking for students who will fit  
comfortably at the very top of the world's talent pool-tomorrow's  
heads of state, Nobel laureates, Tony Award winners, and business  
leaders.

During the 2008-2009 academic year, NYU Abu Dhabi admissions  
representatives will be on the road visiting high schools,  
participating in college fairs, and hosting open houses for  
prospective NYU Abu Dhabi students. These efforts will be undertaken  
to identify prospective students with top qualifications from around  
the world. Students selected for admission to NYU Abu Dhabi will be  
chosen based on solid academic preparation, outstanding academic  
achievement in a rigorous curriculum, and exceptional promise.

If you are intersted in finding out more about this once in a  
lifetime opportunity, contact Ms. Aldana in Room 12 or log on to  
www.nyuad.nyu.edu .

UC Berkeley Academic Talent Development Program
UC Berkeley Academic Talent Development Program

Offers challenging summer classes for K-11 students. ATDP courses  
offer students a chance to gain indepth knowledge of the subjects  
that interest them. Taught by outstanding university, public, and  
private school instructors, our classes are designed to engage our  
students' hearts as well as their minds. Admission is based on the  
student's overall academic profile. We consider grades, achievement  
test scores, an essay, and a teacher recommendation.

Courses: The Writing Process, First-Year Russian, Intro. to Java, AP  
Statistics, The Practice of Law, Environmental Science, and more.

Dates: June 22nd to July 31st, 2009

http://atdp.berkeley.edu/sec.geninfo.html

Scholarship Info (81-90)

Will to Win Scholarship "Will to Win" Scholarship Program is for high  
school seniors with asthma who are pursuing higher education.  
Scholarships of $5000 will be awarded to two deserving high school  
seniors in each of the following categories: Performing Arts, Visual  
Arts, Community Service, Athletics and Science. Students must  
demonstrate outstanding performance and achievements in one of these  
categories and hold a minimum 3.5 GPA. See Mrs. Bird for an  
application or visit www.schering-ploughwilltowin.com . Applications  
are due by April 30, 2009.

Comments? Something to put in the bulletin?
Email to sgile@csufresno.edu

University High School Bulletin for Monday, April 27, 2009


New Bulletin Items

Talent Show Contest The Peer Mentors will be hosting a Talent Show Contest on Friday, May 1st at lunch in the Amphitheater. All students interested in entering your talent for the contest see Mrs. Bird to sign up. Only 5-6 talents will be showcased. Prizes will be awarded for the top contest winners.



STAR TEsting Schedule - Seniors
Seniors do not participate in STAR testing. However, senior schedules will be modified during STAR testing. See below:

Tuesday, April 28th
8:00-10:30 a.m. AP Literature Review Session (Room 17)
10:30-12:00 p.m.: Mandatory Senior Meeting (Room 18)
* Students should report to school at 10:30 a.m. for the mandatory student meeting unless they have a college class or study session before 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, April 29th
8:00-9:00 a.m.: AP Literature Review Session (Room 17)

10:00-11:00 a.m.: AP Economics (Room 17)
11:00-12:00: AP Calculus AB/BC (Room 2/3) and AP Statistics (Room 17)
* Seniors should report to school at 1:00 p.m. unless they have a college class or study session that meets before then.
Thursday, April 30th
8:00-11:00: AP Government (Room IT 290)
11:00-12:00: Mandatory Senior Meeting(Room 18)


* All students should report to school at 11:00 a.m. unless they have a college class or AP study session in the morning.



STAR Testing Schedule: Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors
STAR testing will be conducted on Tuesday, April 28th thru Thursday, April 30th. A detailed schedule will be distributed to all students in their English classes by the end of this week. Please note the following:

Tuesday, April 28th
Freshmen Start Time: 9:10 a.m. Sophomore Start Time: 7:55 a.m. Junior Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, April 29th
Freshmen Start Time: 9:10 a.m. Sophomore Start Time: 7:55 a.m. Junior Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, April 30th
Freshmen Start Time: 9:00 a.m. Sophomore Start Time: 7:30 a.m. Junior Start Time: 8:30 a.m.

Also, performing groups will be meeting during STAR testing.



Good Job Young Writers! Congratulations to all those who attended a very successful Young Writers' Conference this year! Creative Writing Club would especially like to recognize this year's award winners: Colin Glaves, who received honorable mention for his creative nonfictional piece "Slayer," Rene Ponce, who received honorable mention for his poem "Death of a Romantic," Calliope Holingue, who received honorable mention for her poem "Movement," Erika Albert, who won the Valley Writers Network Award for her prose poetry piece "Below the Playground," and Janelle Hobbs, who won the Valley Writers Network Award for her prose piece "Scare Tactics."



UC Analytical Writing Placement Exam The UC system will administer the AWPE on Saturday, May 9th to any students who will be attaneding a UC next year and who have not yet satisfied the entry level writing requirements. For more information, visit: www.ucop.edu/sas/awpe



Achievement Award Certificates Attention students that were unable to attend the Achievement Award Ceremony: You can pick up your certificates from your English teacher.



Creative Writing T-Shirts are FINALLY HERE! Anyone in the Creative Writing Club who signed up for a T-shirt way back when may now come to Dr. Torrance's room (Rm 10) and pick up a T-shirt. We are charging $2.00 per shirt--you may pay up front or sign your name on our IOU sheet. Please remember the T-shirt size you requested; we have a limited supply of each size. Thank you.



Spring Concert Tickets on sale NOW!

Tickets available in the UHS Office.
Students may buy tickets before school,lunch time or after school. Office hours: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Ticket prices: $5.00 each

Friday, May 1st: Orchestra/String Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 7th: Choral Concert, Shrine of St. Therese, 7:30 pm

Saturday, May 9th: Jazz Band/Show Choir, Concert Hall, 2:30 pm

Wednesday, May 13th: Wind Ensemble/Concert Band, Concert Hall, 7:30 pm



General Announcements


ATTENTION JUNIORS-ACT Test and Registration Dates!!
There are only TWO more dates scheduled for the ACT!

TEST DATE: April 4, 2009
DEADLINE for REGISTRATION: February 27, 2009

TEST DATE: June 13, 2009
DEADLINE for REGISTRATION: May 8, 2009

Visit www.actstudent.org for registration and further details.
DON'T WAIT, SIGN UP NOW!!



ATTENTION JUNIORS-SAT TEST and REGISTRATION DATES!!
There are only THREE more dates scheduled for the SAT!

TEST DATE: March 14, 2009
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 10, 2009

TEST DATE: May 2, 2009
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 31, 2009

TEST DATE: June 6, 2009
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 5, 2009

Visit www.collegeboard.com for registration details.
DON'T WAIT, SIGN UP TODAY!!!



Spring Concert Tickets on sale NOW!

Tickets available in the UHS Office.
Students may buy tickets before school,lunch time or after school. Office hours: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Ticket prices: $5.00 each

Friday, May 1st: Orchestra/String Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 7th: Choral Concert, Shrine of St. Therese, 7:30 pm

Saturday, May 9th: Jazz Band/Show Choir, Concert Hall, 2:30 pm

Wednesday, May 13th: Wind Ensemble/Concert Band, Concert Hall, 7:30 pm



Club Announcements



Senior Class Officer Elections All current junior class students who are interested in running for Senior Class Officer positions, please sign up with either Mr. Canfield or Mrs. Bennett by May 1st. Campaigning will occur from May 4th - May 12th with voting on May 13th. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Canfield or Mrs. Bennett.



Attention Class of 2012 There will be a mandatory campaigning meeting on Friday, May 1, 2009 in Room 14 at 12:15 for all students who signed up to run for a sophomore class officer position. If you are late or miss the meeting, you will be dropped from the list of candidates. Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Hayden want to discuss all of the rules of campaigning at the meeting. Campaigning will begin Monday, May 4 with voting on Friday, May 8.



Student Activities



Cogswell Poly College Summer Camps 2009
Cogswell Polytechnical College, located in the Silicon Valley, features a curriculum that fuses the digital arts and engineering.

Cogswell's summer camps are for students who share a passion for game design, 3D modeling, art or digital music production. Classes also prepare students for college by engaging them in fun, hands on experience.

Maya Boot Camp: 3D modeling skills
Level 1: August 10-14
Level 2: August 17-21

Model Sketching: basic drawing techniques
August 10-14

Painting Our World: Painting from real-life, landscape and life models
August 17-21

Digital Music Production
August 10-14

To register, visit www.cogswell.edu



College Info



Summer in NEW YORK CITY
This summer, live and learn like a New York City college student!
Barnard, in partnership with Columbia University, is offering co-ed programs for rising high school juniors and seniors.

**LIBERAL ARTS PROGRAM
June 28-July 25: Two courses from a variety of topics, four weeks
**LIBERAL ARTS INTENSIVE
June 28-July 3: One course from a variety of topics, one week
**YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
July 12-18: Class in woman's studies and workshops on leadership

All programs are open to students who have completed 10th or 11th grade.
ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED, so get more information now!
WWW.BERNARD.EDU/PCP/NYC09
(212)854-8866



Pacific Northwest College of Art-Summer Studios
Pacific Northwest College of Art (Portland, OR)
Pre-College Summer Studios

JULY 13-AUGUST 7, 2009
Intensive studio arts program that offers an introduction to art and design school. Three different programs available:
-FINE ART STUDIO: Focus on Figure Drawing and Painting, Mixed Media, or Digital Photography.
-GRAPHIC NOVEL STUDIO: Explore the cultural implications and creative possibilities of Graphic Novel and Comics Art.
-ILLUSTRATION AND DESIGN STUDIO: Students gain solid, working knowledge of the principles of design.

All students have the option of earning three transferable elective college credits. There is no registration deadline, however, each studio track and the entire porgram may be filled by early May 2009.

Limited merit-based scholarships are available. Scholarship application deadline is March 16, 2009.

www.pnca.edu/programs/ce/precollege 503 821 8967



IEA'S APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM 2009
The Institute for Educational Advancement, a non-profit organization in South Pasadena, CA, is hosting an Apprenticeship Program aimed at providing gifted high school students with hands-on learning experiences in various professions.

Areas include Law & Order, Marketing and Customer Service, Applied Physics, Industrial Design, Biological Chemistry, among others. Students will have the opportunity to work with mentors, interact with peers who have similar interests, and present their work to mentors and peers.

This year's Apprenticeship Program features several sites in Southern California including the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Art Center College of Design, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, the Avery Dennison Research Center, the Los Angeles Superior Court, and the Autry National Center.

Dates
Three week program: July 19-August 8
Four week program: July 12-August 8

Applications are due by May 1, 2009.
Scholarships are available!

For more info., log on to http://www.educationaladvancement.org/



USC's Women's Marine Science Institute

This week-long program is held on Catalina Island! It is designed for high school girls entering the 9th, 10th, or 11th grade. This field-oriented camp challenges young women to explore ecological and biological principles through an interactive approach to learning:
field and laboratory research
self-guided experiments
educational simulations

Dates: July 26, 2009 - August 2, 2009

For more information, log on to www.usc.edu/summer
Financial aid is available!



Summer @ USC
USC Summer Seminars Spend four weeks living and learning on the USC campus and earn three units of elective credit at USC Summer Seminars. Open to students who have completed at least the freshman (9th grade) year of high school.

Dates: July 5-August 1

USC Summer Certificates Taste the college curriculum in two-week short courses. Open to students who have completed at least the freshman (9th grade) year of high school.

Dates: July 5-July 19

For more info., log on to www.usc.edu/summer



University of VirginiaÕs Student Summer Academy
The Student Summer Academy gives students the opportunity to gain inside access to key policy and media experts and discuss and debate current issues with peers from schools nationwide. Students earn college credit from the University of Virginia.

2009 Dates: June 7-12, June 14-19, June 21-26, July 2-7 (w/national fireworks), July 12-17.

SummerAcademy@closeup.org, 800-256-7387



Discover Carnegie Mellon
Carnegie Mellon is offering students entering their junior or senior year of high school the opportunity to study in an intense college setting for six weeks in the summer.

The Advanced Placement/Early Action (AP/EA) program allows you to choose two courses two courses in a variety of subjects that can earn you college credit.

If you are interested Architecture, Art, Design, Drama, or Music and yoo want to test your skills at the college level, then our focused, college prep may be just the fit for you.

To find out more about our summer pre-college programs visit: www.cmu.edu/enrollment/precollege

Note: Students must be 16 and have completed 10th grade to reside in university housing.



OTIS Summer of Art
Otis College of Art and Design, located in Los Angeles, will be hosting a College Preparation Program in Art and Design.

Programs include: Animation, Architecture/Landscape/Interiors, Black & White Photography, Digital Media, Digital Photography, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Life Drawing, Painting, Product Design, and Toy Design.

Dates: July 6-July 31
www.otis.edu/soa
soa@otis.edu
(310) 665-6864
(800) 527-OTIS



Pacific Music Camp 2009
University of the Pacific, Conservatory of Music

Brubeck Institute Jazz Camp
June 14-20 (grades 8-12)

Junior Band & Orchestra
July 5-11 (grades 5-8)

Senior Band, Orchestra & Choir
July 12-18 (grades 8-12)

Senior Piano Camp
July 12-18 (grades 8-12)

Senior Musical Theater
July 12-18 (grades 8-12)

www.go.pacific.edu/musiccamp



SUMMER OPPORTUNITY The Junior Statesmen Summer School is an exciting opportunity for student leaders to learn more about politics and government in a dynamic academic environment. The summer program takes place on the campuses of Georgetown, Princeton, Yale, and Stanford. The program is open to outstanding Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors. www.jsa.org/nominate



New York University Abu Dhabi-The Opporunity of a Lifetime!!
NYU Abu Dhabi, opening its doors in the Fall of 2010, is a highly selective college of liberal arts and science located in the city of Abu Dhabi, the capital of both the Emirates of Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It will be the first such campus operated by an American university outside the United States.

Students will not only live and learn in this cosmopolitan city, but will also have the opportunity to study abroad for at least one semeter at NYU academic centers around the world or at the other NYU anchor campus in New York City.

NYU Abu Dhabi seeks students from every part of the world and from all backgrounds. They are looking for students who will fit comfortably at the very top of the world's talent pool-tomorrow's heads of state, Nobel laureates, Tony Award winners, and business leaders.

During the 2008-2009 academic year, NYU Abu Dhabi admissions representatives will be on the road visiting high schools, participating in college fairs, and hosting open houses for prospective NYU Abu Dhabi students. These efforts will be undertaken to identify prospective students with top qualifications from around the world. Students selected for admission to NYU Abu Dhabi will be chosen based on solid academic preparation, outstanding academic achievement in a rigorous curriculum, and exceptional promise.

If you are intersted in finding out more about this once in a lifetime opportunity, contact Ms. Aldana in Room 12 or log on to www.nyuad.nyu.edu.



UC Berkeley Academic Talent Development Program
UC Berkeley Academic Talent Development Program

Offers challenging summer classes for K-11 students. ATDP courses offer students a chance to gain indepth knowledge of the subjects that interest them. Taught by outstanding university, public, and private school instructors, our classes are designed to engage our students' hearts as well as their minds. Admission is based on the student's overall academic profile. We consider grades, achievement test scores, an essay, and a teacher recommendation.

Courses: The Writing Process, First-Year Russian, Intro. to Java, AP Statistics, The Practice of Law, Environmental Science, and more.

Dates: June 22nd to July 31st, 2009

http://atdp.berkeley.edu/sec.geninfo.html



Scholarship Info



Will to Win Scholarship "Will to Win" Scholarship Program is for high school seniors with asthma who are pursuing higher education. Scholarships of $5000 will be awarded to two deserving high school seniors in each of the following categories: Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Community Service, Athletics and Science. Students must demonstrate outstanding performance and achievements in one of these categories and hold a minimum 3.5 GPA. See Mrs. Bird for an application or visit www.schering-ploughwilltowin.com. Applications are due by April 30, 2009.



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University High School Bulletin for Friday, April 24, 2009


New Bulletin Items

Talent Show Contest The Peer Mentors will be hosting a Talent Show Contest on Friday, May 1st at lunch in the Amphitheater. All students interested in entering your talent for the contest see Mrs. Bird to sign up. Only 5-6 talents will be showcased. Prizes will be awarded for the top contest winners.



Peer Mentor Program Attention rising Juniors and Seniors: Are you looking for a way to get involved next school year and help other students at the same time? If you have a desire to be a positive influence and help incoming students at UHS make the most of their high school years, you should become a peer mentor. Come see Mrs. Bird for an application. Applications are due Friday, April 24th.



STAR TEsting Schedule - Seniors
Seniors do not participate in STAR testing. However, senior schedules will be modified during STAR testing. See below:

Tuesday, April 28th
8:00-10:30 a.m. AP Literature Review Session (Room 17)
10:30-12:00 p.m.: Mandatory Senior Meeting (Room 18)
* Students should report to school at 10:30 a.m. for the mandatory student meeting unless they have a college class or study session before 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, April 29th
8:00-9:00 a.m.: AP Literature Review Session (Room 17)

10:00-11:00 a.m.: AP Economics (Room 17)
11:00-12:00: AP Calculus AB/BC (Room 2/3) and AP Statistics (Room 17)
* Seniors should report to school at 1:00 p.m. unless they have a college class or study session that meets before then.
Thursday, April 30th
8:00-11:00: AP Government (Room IT 290)
11:00-12:00: Mandatory Senior Meeting(Room 18)


* All students should report to school at 11:00 a.m. unless they have a college class or AP study session in the morning.



STAR Testing Schedule: Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors
STAR testing will be conducted on Tuesday, April 28th thru Thursday, April 30th. A detailed schedule will be distributed to all students in their English classes by the end of this week. Please note the following:

Tuesday, April 28th
Freshmen Start Time: 9:10 a.m. Sophomore Start Time: 7:55 a.m. Junior Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, April 29th
Freshmen Start Time: 9:10 a.m. Sophomore Start Time: 7:55 a.m. Junior Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, April 30th
Freshmen Start Time: 9:00 a.m. Sophomore Start Time: 7:30 a.m. Junior Start Time: 8:30 a.m.

Also, performing groups will be meeting during STAR testing.



Good Job Young Writers! Congratulations to all those who attended a very successful Young Writers' Conference this year! Creative Writing Club would especially like to recognize this year's award winners: Colin Glaves, who received honorable mention for his creative nonfictional piece "Slayer," Rene Ponce, who received honorable mention for his poem "Death of a Romantic," Calliope Holingue, who received honorable mention for her poem "Movement," Erika Albert, who won the Valley Writers Network Award for her prose poetry piece "Below the Playground," and Janelle Hobbs, who won the Valley Writers Network Award for her prose piece "Scare Tactics."



UC Analytical Writing Placement Exam The UC system will administer the AWPE on Saturday, May 9th to any students who will be attaneding a UC next year and who have not yet satisfied the entry level writing requirements. For more information, visit: www.ucop.edu/sas/awpe



Achievement Award Certificates Attention students that were unable to attend the Achievement Award Ceremony: You can pick up your certificates from your English teacher.



Are you "Hopelessly Devoted to U.....HS?"

Let Phoenix Alliance show you a way to show your devotion.
Come this Saturday, April 25th at 6:00 PM at the Youth Expo building at the Fresno Fairgrounds.
You will have a fabulous time meeting some local celebrities such as: Warren Armstrong, Wolfmann Jack, Ed Sullivan, The Jonesie Sisters, Mockapella, Katharine McGregor, Mahin Amenian, Nanna Goldster, The UHS Jazz Combo, and many more!
Don't miss the basketball hoopsters, the overflowing Martini Bar, the silent and live auctions, dance lessons and fun 1950s dancing... and so much more!
For a reservation contact Ellen Lennon at lennonpharm@hughes.net.

You won't want to miss it!



Volunteers Needed for Spring Gala Set-up!
We are looking for volunteers to set-up/decorate for the Spring Gala!

Volunteers are needed Friday AND Saturday from 9-5! at the Fresno Fairgrounds Jr. Exhibit Building.

Any hours you are willing help would be much appreciated!

Please bring a pair of scissors to help decorate.

Any Questions? Please contact: Linda Hurst @ 259-5482



Creative Writing T-Shirts are FINALLY HERE! Anyone in the Creative Writing Club who signed up for a T-shirt way back when may now come to Dr. Torrance's room (Rm 10) and pick up a T-shirt. We are charging $2.00 per shirt--you may pay up front or sign your name on our IOU sheet. Please remember the T-shirt size you requested; we have a limited supply of each size. Thank you.



Spring Concert Tickets on sale NOW!

Tickets available in the UHS Office.
Students may buy tickets before school,lunch time or after school. Office hours: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Ticket prices: $5.00 each

Friday, May 1st: Orchestra/String Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 7th: Choral Concert, Shrine of St. Therese, 7:30 pm

Saturday, May 9th: Jazz Band/Show Choir, Concert Hall, 2:30 pm

Wednesday, May 13th: Wind Ensemble/Concert Band, Concert Hall, 7:30 pm



National University Poetry Competition
National University presents the 12th Annual YOUNG WRITER'S COMPETITION.

This year's theme is "The Winds of Change"
Students may submit one poem on the subject of change-change for the future, change for the past, or maybe change in your own life.

Deadline: April 24, 2009

Mail submissions to:
Dr. Vicki Martineau
Young Writer's Competition
National University, Fresno Campus
20 River Park Place West
Fresno, CA 93720-1531

Or email vmartine@nu.edu

Each poetry submission must include the contestant's name, grade level, school, teacher, and parent/teacher or contestant contact number.



Leo Club - Meeting this Friday There will be a Leo Club meeting this coming Friday at 12:30 in Room 11. Please note that the start time is later than normal due to the special assembly schedule. There, we will discuss some upcoming events and hold an election to fill a vacant officer position.






General Announcements

ATTENTION JUNIORS-ACT Test and Registration Dates!!
There are only TWO more dates scheduled for the ACT!

TEST DATE: April 4, 2009
DEADLINE for REGISTRATION: February 27, 2009

TEST DATE: June 13, 2009
DEADLINE for REGISTRATION: May 8, 2009

Visit www.actstudent.org for registration and further details.
DON'T WAIT, SIGN UP NOW!!



ATTENTION JUNIORS-SAT TEST and REGISTRATION DATES!!
There are only THREE more dates scheduled for the SAT!

TEST DATE: March 14, 2009
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 10, 2009

TEST DATE: May 2, 2009
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 31, 2009

TEST DATE: June 6, 2009
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 5, 2009

Visit www.collegeboard.com for registration details.
DON'T WAIT, SIGN UP TODAY!!!



Spring Concert Tickets on sale NOW!

Tickets available in the UHS Office.
Students may buy tickets before school,lunch time or after school. Office hours: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Ticket prices: $5.00 each

Friday, May 1st: Orchestra/String Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 7th: Choral Concert, Shrine of St. Therese, 7:30 pm

Saturday, May 9th: Jazz Band/Show Choir, Concert Hall, 2:30 pm

Wednesday, May 13th: Wind Ensemble/Concert Band, Concert Hall, 7:30 pm



Club Announcements

Senior Class Officer Elections All current junior class students who are interested in running for Senior Class Officer positions, please sign up with either Mr. Canfield or Mrs. Bennett by May 1st. Campaigning will occur from May 4th - May 12th with voting on May 13th. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Canfield or Mrs. Bennett.



Student Activities

Cogswell Poly College Summer Camps 2009
Cogswell Polytechnical College, located in the Silicon Valley, features a curriculum that fuses the digital arts and engineering.

Cogswell's summer camps are for students who share a passion for game design, 3D modeling, art or digital music production. Classes also prepare students for college by engaging them in fun, hands on experience.

Maya Boot Camp: 3D modeling skills
Level 1: August 10-14
Level 2: August 17-21

Model Sketching: basic drawing techniques
August 10-14

Painting Our World: Painting from real-life, landscape and life models
August 17-21

Digital Music Production
August 10-14

To register, visit www.cogswell.edu



College Info

Summer in NEW YORK CITY
This summer, live and learn like a New York City college student!
Barnard, in partnership with Columbia University, is offering co-ed programs for rising high school juniors and seniors.

**LIBERAL ARTS PROGRAM
June 28-July 25: Two courses from a variety of topics, four weeks
**LIBERAL ARTS INTENSIVE
June 28-July 3: One course from a variety of topics, one week
**YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
July 12-18: Class in woman's studies and workshops on leadership

All programs are open to students who have completed 10th or 11th grade.
ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED, so get more information now!
WWW.BERNARD.EDU/PCP/NYC09
(212)854-8866



Pacific Northwest College of Art-Summer Studios
Pacific Northwest College of Art (Portland, OR)
Pre-College Summer Studios

JULY 13-AUGUST 7, 2009
Intensive studio arts program that offers an introduction to art and design school. Three different programs available:
-FINE ART STUDIO: Focus on Figure Drawing and Painting, Mixed Media, or Digital Photography.
-GRAPHIC NOVEL STUDIO: Explore the cultural implications and creative possibilities of Graphic Novel and Comics Art.
-ILLUSTRATION AND DESIGN STUDIO: Students gain solid, working knowledge of the principles of design.

All students have the option of earning three transferable elective college credits. There is no registration deadline, however, each studio track and the entire porgram may be filled by early May 2009.

Limited merit-based scholarships are available. Scholarship application deadline is March 16, 2009.

www.pnca.edu/programs/ce/precollege 503 821 8967



IEA'S APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM 2009
The Institute for Educational Advancement, a non-profit organization in South Pasadena, CA, is hosting an Apprenticeship Program aimed at providing gifted high school students with hands-on learning experiences in various professions.

Areas include Law & Order, Marketing and Customer Service, Applied Physics, Industrial Design, Biological Chemistry, among others. Students will have the opportunity to work with mentors, interact with peers who have similar interests, and present their work to mentors and peers.

This year's Apprenticeship Program features several sites in Southern California including the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Art Center College of Design, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, the Avery Dennison Research Center, the Los Angeles Superior Court, and the Autry National Center.

Dates
Three week program: July 19-August 8
Four week program: July 12-August 8

Applications are due by May 1, 2009.
Scholarships are available!

For more info., log on to http://www.educationaladvancement.org/



USC's Women's Marine Science Institute

This week-long program is held on Catalina Island! It is designed for high school girls entering the 9th, 10th, or 11th grade. This field-oriented camp challenges young women to explore ecological and biological principles through an interactive approach to learning:
field and laboratory research
self-guided experiments
educational simulations

Dates: July 26, 2009 - August 2, 2009

For more information, log on to www.usc.edu/summer
Financial aid is available!



Summer @ USC
USC Summer Seminars Spend four weeks living and learning on the USC campus and earn three units of elective credit at USC Summer Seminars. Open to students who have completed at least the freshman (9th grade) year of high school.

Dates: July 5-August 1

USC Summer Certificates Taste the college curriculum in two-week short courses. Open to students who have completed at least the freshman (9th grade) year of high school.

Dates: July 5-July 19

For more info., log on to www.usc.edu/summer



University of Virginia's Student Summer Academy
The Student Summer Academy gives students the opportunity to gain inside access to key policy and media experts and discuss and debate current issues with peers from schools nationwide. Students earn college credit from the University of Virginia.

2009 Dates: June 7-12, June 14-19, June 21-26, July 2-7 (w/national fireworks), July 12-17.

SummerAcademy@closeup.org, 800-256-7387



Discover Carnegie Mellon
Carnegie Mellon is offering students entering their junior or senior year of high school the opportunity to study in an intense college setting for six weeks in the summer.

The Advanced Placement/Early Action (AP/EA) program allows you to choose two courses two courses in a variety of subjects that can earn you college credit.

If you are interested Architecture, Art, Design, Drama, or Music and yoo want to test your skills at the college level, then our focused, college prep may be just the fit for you.

To find out more about our summer pre-college programs visit: www.cmu.edu/enrollment/precollege

Note: Students must be 16 and have completed 10th grade to reside in university housing.



OTIS Summer of Art
Otis College of Art and Design, located in Los Angeles, will be hosting a College Preparation Program in Art and Design.

Programs include: Animation, Architecture/Landscape/Interiors, Black & White Photography, Digital Media, Digital Photography, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Life Drawing, Painting, Product Design, and Toy Design.

Dates: July 6-July 31
www.otis.edu/soa
soa@otis.edu
(310) 665-6864
(800) 527-OTIS



Pacific Music Camp 2009
University of the Pacific, Conservatory of Music

Brubeck Institute Jazz Camp
June 14-20 (grades 8-12)

Junior Band & Orchestra
July 5-11 (grades 5-8)

Senior Band, Orchestra & Choir
July 12-18 (grades 8-12)

Senior Piano Camp
July 12-18 (grades 8-12)

Senior Musical Theater
July 12-18 (grades 8-12)

www.go.pacific.edu/musiccamp



SUMMER OPPORTUNITY The Junior Statesmen Summer School is an exciting opportunity for student leaders to learn more about politics and government in a dynamic academic environment. The summer program takes place on the campuses of Georgetown, Princeton, Yale, and Stanford. The program is open to outstanding Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors. www.jsa.org/nominate



New York University Abu Dhabi-The Opporunity of a Lifetime!!
NYU Abu Dhabi, opening its doors in the Fall of 2010, is a highly selective college of liberal arts and science located in the city of Abu Dhabi, the capital of both the Emirates of Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It will be the first such campus operated by an American university outside the United States.

Students will not only live and learn in this cosmopolitan city, but will also have the opportunity to study abroad for at least one semeter at NYU academic centers around the world or at the other NYU anchor campus in New York City.

NYU Abu Dhabi seeks students from every part of the world and from all backgrounds. They are looking for students who will fit comfortably at the very top of the world's talent pool-tomorrow's heads of state, Nobel laureates, Tony Award winners, and business leaders.

During the 2008-2009 academic year, NYU Abu Dhabi admissions representatives will be on the road visiting high schools, participating in college fairs, and hosting open houses for prospective NYU Abu Dhabi students. These efforts will be undertaken to identify prospective students with top qualifications from around the world. Students selected for admission to NYU Abu Dhabi will be chosen based on solid academic preparation, outstanding academic achievement in a rigorous curriculum, and exceptional promise.

If you are intersted in finding out more about this once in a lifetime opportunity, contact Ms. Aldana in Room 12 or log on to www.nyuad.nyu.edu.



UC Berkeley Academic Talent Development Program
UC Berkeley Academic Talent Development Program

Offers challenging summer classes for K-11 students. ATDP courses offer students a chance to gain indepth knowledge of the subjects that interest them. Taught by outstanding university, public, and private school instructors, our classes are designed to engage our students' hearts as well as their minds. Admission is based on the student's overall academic profile. We consider grades, achievement test scores, an essay, and a teacher recommendation.

Courses: The Writing Process, First-Year Russian, Intro. to Java, AP Statistics, The Practice of Law, Environmental Science, and more.

Dates: June 22nd to July 31st, 2009

http://atdp.berkeley.edu/sec.geninfo.html



Scholarship Info



Will to Win Scholarship "Will to Win" Scholarship Program is for high school seniors with asthma who are pursuing higher education. Scholarships of $5000 will be awarded to two deserving high school seniors in each of the following categories: Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Community Service, Athletics and Science. Students must demonstrate outstanding performance and achievements in one of these categories and hold a minimum 3.5 GPA. See Mrs. Bird for an application or visit www.schering-ploughwilltowin.com. Applications are due by April 30, 2009.



Comments? Something to put in the bulletin?

 

University High School Bulletin for Thursday, April 23, 2009

 

New Bulletin Items


Talent Show Contest The Peer Mentors will be hosting a Talent Show Contest on Friday, May 1st at lunch in the Amphitheater. All students interested in entering your talent for the contest see Mrs. Bird to sign up. Only 5-6 talents will be showcased. Prizes will be awarded for the top contest winners.



Peer Mentor Program Attention rising Juniors and Seniors: Are you looking for a way to get involved next school year and help other students at the same time? If you have a desire to be a positive influence and help incoming students at UHS make the most of their high school years, you should become a peer mentor. Come see Mrs. Bird for an application. Applications are due Friday, April 24th.



STAR TEsting Schedule - Seniors
Seniors do not participate in STAR testing. However, senior schedules will be modified during STAR testing. See below:

Tuesday, April 28th
8:00-10:30 a.m. AP Literature Review Session (Room 17)
10:30-12:00 p.m.: Mandatory Senior Meeting (Room 18)
* Students should report to school at 10:30 a.m. for the mandatory student meeting unless they have a college class or study session before 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, April 29th
8:00-9:00 a.m.: AP Literature Review Session (Room 17)
9:00-10:00 a.m.: Mandatory Senior Meeting (Room 18)
10:00-11:00 a.m.: AP Economics (Room 17)
11:00-12:00: AP Calculus AB/BC (Room 2/3) and AP Statistics (Room 17)
* Seniors should report to school at 9:00 a.m. unless they have a college class or study session that meets before 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, April 30th
8:00-11:00: AP Government (Room IT 290)
11:00-12:00" AP Calculus AB/BC (Room 17)


* All students should report to school at 1:00 p.m. unless they have a college class or AP study session in the morning.



STAR Testing Schedule: Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors
STAR testing will be conducted on Tuesday, April 28th thru Thursday, April 30th. A detailed schedule will be distributed to all students in their English classes by the end of this week. Please note the following:

Tuesday, April 28th
Freshmen Start Time: 9:10 a.m. Sophomore Start Time: 7:55 a.m. Junior Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, April 29th
Freshmen Start Time: 9:10 a.m. Sophomore Start Time: 7:55 a.m. Junior Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, April 30th
Freshmen Start Time: 9:00 a.m. Sophomore Start Time: 7:30 a.m. Junior Start Time: 8:30 a.m.

Also, performing groups will be meeting during STAR testing.



Good Job Young Writers! Congratulations to all those who attended a very successful Young Writers' Conference this year! Creative Writing Club would especially like to recognize this year's award winners: Colin Glaves, who received honorable mention for his creative nonfictional piece "Slayer," Rene Ponce, who received honorable mention for his poem "Death of a Romantic," Calliope Holingue, who received honorable mention for her poem "Movement," Erika Albert, who won the Valley Writers Network Award for her prose poetry piece "Below the Playground," and Janelle Hobbs, who won the Valley Writers Network Award for her prose piece "Scare Tactics."



UC Analytical Writing Placement Exam The UC system will administer the AWPE on Saturday, May 9th to any students who will be attaneding a UC next year and who have not yet satisfied the entry level writing requirements. For more information, visit: www.ucop.edu/sas/awpe



Achievement Award Certificates Attention students that were unable to attend the Achievement Award Ceremony: You can pick up your certificates from your English teacher.



Study Hall Slips due on Wednesday!!
If you were assigned Mandatory Study Hall, slips are due this WEDNESDAY by 4pm in Room 12!!!



Are you "Hopelessly Devoted to U.....HS?"

Let Phoenix Alliance show you a way to show your devotion.
Come this Saturday, April 25th at 6:00 PM at the Youth Expo building at the Fresno Fairgrounds.
You will have a fabulous time meeting some local celebrities such as: Warren Armstrong, Wolfmann Jack, Ed Sullivan, The Jonesie Sisters, Mockapella, Katharine McGregor, Mahin Amenian, Nanna Goldster, The UHS Jazz Combo, and many more!
Don't miss the basketball hoopsters, the overflowing Martini Bar, the silent and live auctions, dance lessons and fun 1950s dancing... and so much more!
For a reservation contact Ellen Lennon at lennonpharm@hughes.net.

You won't want to miss it!



Volunteers Needed for Spring Gala Set-up!
We are looking for volunteers to set-up/decorate for the Spring Gala!

Volunteers are needed Friday AND Saturday from 9-5! at the Fresno Fairgrounds Jr. Exhibit Building.

Any hours you are willing help would be much appreciated!

Please bring a pair of scissors to help decorate.

Any Questions? Please contact: Linda Hurst @ 259-5482



Org/Study Skills Group Cancelled This Week!



National University Poetry Competition
National University presents the 12th Annual YOUNG WRITER'S COMPETITION.

This year's theme is "The Winds of Change"
Students may submit one poem on the subject of change-change for the future, change for the past, or maybe change in your own life.

Deadline: April 24, 2009

Mail submissions to:
Dr. Vicki Martineau
Young Writer's Competition
National University, Fresno Campus
20 River Park Place West
Fresno, CA 93720-1531

Or email vmartine@nu.edu

Each poetry submission must include the contestant's name, grade level, school, teacher, and parent/teacher or contestant contact number.



Leo Club - Meeting this Friday There will be a Leo Club meeting this coming Friday at 12:30 in Room 11. Please note that the start time is later than normal due to the special assembly schedule. There, we will discuss some upcoming events and hold an election to fill a vacant officer position.



Student Recognition



Congratulations Math Team Congratulations to all of the students who participated last Saturday at the Fresno State Math Field Day competition. David Matsushita took first place in the Mad Hatter 11/12 competition. The team of Dillon Arellano and Jonathan Lin took second place in the Leap Frog competition. Overall, UHS won 1st place in the small school division. Congratulations to all of the students!


General Announcements


ATTENTION JUNIORS-ACT Test and Registration Dates!!
There are only TWO more dates scheduled for the ACT!

TEST DATE: April 4, 2009
DEADLINE for REGISTRATION: February 27, 2009

TEST DATE: June 13, 2009
DEADLINE for REGISTRATION: May 8, 2009

Visit www.actstudent.org for registration and further details.
DON'T WAIT, SIGN UP NOW!!



ATTENTION JUNIORS-SAT TEST and REGISTRATION DATES!!
There are only THREE more dates scheduled for the SAT!

TEST DATE: March 14, 2009
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 10, 2009

TEST DATE: May 2, 2009
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 31, 2009

TEST DATE: June 6, 2009
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 5, 2009

Visit www.collegeboard.com for registration details.
DON'T WAIT, SIGN UP TODAY!!!



Club Announcements

Senior Class Officer Elections All current junior class students who are interested in running for Senior Class Officer positions, please sign up with either Mr. Canfield or Mrs. Bennett by May 1st. Campaigning will occur from May 4th - May 12th with voting on May 13th. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Canfield or Mrs. Bennett.



Student Activities

Cogswell Poly College Summer Camps 2009
Cogswell Polytechnical College, located in the Silicon Valley, features a curriculum that fuses the digital arts and engineering.

Cogswell's summer camps are for students who share a passion for game design, 3D modeling, art or digital music production. Classes also prepare students for college by engaging them in fun, hands on experience.

Maya Boot Camp: 3D modeling skills
Level 1: August 10-14
Level 2: August 17-21

Model Sketching: basic drawing techniques
August 10-14

Painting Our World: Painting from real-life, landscape and life models
August 17-21

Digital Music Production
August 10-14

To register, visit www.cogswell.edu



College Info


Summer in NEW YORK CITY
This summer, live and learn like a New York City college student!
Barnard, in partnership with Columbia University, is offering co-ed programs for rising high school juniors and seniors.

**LIBERAL ARTS PROGRAM
June 28-July 25: Two courses from a variety of topics, four weeks
**LIBERAL ARTS INTENSIVE
June 28-July 3: One course from a variety of topics, one week
**YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
July 12-18: Class in woman's studies and workshops on leadership

All programs are open to students who have completed 10th or 11th grade.
ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED, so get more information now!
WWW.BERNARD.EDU/PCP/NYC09
(212)854-8866



Pacific Northwest College of Art-Summer Studios
Pacific Northwest College of Art (Portland, OR)
Pre-College Summer Studios

JULY 13-AUGUST 7, 2009
Intensive studio arts program that offers an introduction to art and design school. Three different programs available:
-FINE ART STUDIO: Focus on Figure Drawing and Painting, Mixed Media, or Digital Photography.
-GRAPHIC NOVEL STUDIO: Explore the cultural implications and creative possibilities of Graphic Novel and Comics Art.
-ILLUSTRATION AND DESIGN STUDIO: Students gain solid, working knowledge of the principles of design.

All students have the option of earning three transferable elective college credits. There is no registration deadline, however, each studio track and the entire porgram may be filled by early May 2009.

Limited merit-based scholarships are available. Scholarship application deadline is March 16, 2009.

www.pnca.edu/programs/ce/precollege 503 821 8967



IEA'S APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM 2009
The Institute for Educational Advancement, a non-profit organization in South Pasadena, CA, is hosting an Apprenticeship Program aimed at providing gifted high school students with hands-on learning experiences in various professions.

Areas include Law & Order, Marketing and Customer Service, Applied Physics, Industrial Design, Biological Chemistry, among others. Students will have the opportunity to work with mentors, interact with peers who have similar interests, and present their work to mentors and peers.

This year's Apprenticeship Program features several sites in Southern California including the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Art Center College of Design, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, the Avery Dennison Research Center, the Los Angeles Superior Court, and the Autry National Center.

Dates
Three week program: July 19-August 8
Four week program: July 12-August 8

Applications are due by May 1, 2009.
Scholarships are available!

For more info., log on to http://www.educationaladvancement.org/



USC's Women's Marine Science Institute

This week-long program is held on Catalina Island! It is designed for high school girls entering the 9th, 10th, or 11th grade. This field-oriented camp challenges young women to explore ecological and biological principles through an interactive approach to learning:
field and laboratory research
self-guided experiments
educational simulations

Dates: July 26, 2009 - August 2, 2009

For more information, log on to www.usc.edu/summer
Financial aid is available!



Summer @ USC
USC Summer Seminars Spend four weeks living and learning on the USC campus and earn three units of elective credit at USC Summer Seminars. Open to students who have completed at least the freshman (9th grade) year of high school.

Dates: July 5-August 1

USC Summer Certificates Taste the college curriculum in two-week short courses. Open to students who have completed at least the freshman (9th grade) year of high school.

Dates: July 5-July 19

For more info., log on to www.usc.edu/summer



University of VirginiaÕs Student Summer Academy
The Student Summer Academy gives students the opportunity to gain inside access to key policy and media experts and discuss and debate current issues with peers from schools nationwide. Students earn college credit from the University of Virginia.

2009 Dates: June 7-12, June 14-19, June 21-26, July 2-7 (w/national fireworks), July 12-17.

SummerAcademy@closeup.org, 800-256-7387



Discover Carnegie Mellon
Carnegie Mellon is offering students entering their junior or senior year of high school the opportunity to study in an intense college setting for six weeks in the summer.

The Advanced Placement/Early Action (AP/EA) program allows you to choose two courses two courses in a variety of subjects that can earn you college credit.

If you are interested Architecture, Art, Design, Drama, or Music and yoo want to test your skills at the college level, then our focused, college prep may be just the fit for you.

To find out more about our summer pre-college programs visit: www.cmu.edu/enrollment/precollege

Note: Students must be 16 and have completed 10th grade to reside in university housing.



OTIS Summer of Art
Otis College of Art and Design, located in Los Angeles, will be hosting a College Preparation Program in Art and Design.

Programs include: Animation, Architecture/Landscape/Interiors, Black & White Photography, Digital Media, Digital Photography, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Life Drawing, Painting, Product Design, and Toy Design.

Dates: July 6-July 31
www.otis.edu/soa
soa@otis.edu
(310) 665-6864
(800) 527-OTIS



Pacific Music Camp 2009
University of the Pacific, Conservatory of Music

Brubeck Institute Jazz Camp
June 14-20 (grades 8-12)

Junior Band & Orchestra
July 5-11 (grades 5-8)

Senior Band, Orchestra & Choir
July 12-18 (grades 8-12)

Senior Piano Camp
July 12-18 (grades 8-12)

Senior Musical Theater
July 12-18 (grades 8-12)

www.go.pacific.edu/musiccamp



SUMMER OPPORTUNITY The Junior Statesmen Summer School is an exciting opportunity for student leaders to learn more about politics and government in a dynamic academic environment. The summer program takes place on the campuses of Georgetown, Princeton, Yale, and Stanford. The program is open to outstanding Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors. www.jsa.org/nominate



New York University Abu Dhabi-The Opporunity of a Lifetime!!
NYU Abu Dhabi, opening its doors in the Fall of 2010, is a highly selective college of liberal arts and science located in the city of Abu Dhabi, the capital of both the Emirates of Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It will be the first such campus operated by an American university outside the United States.

Students will not only live and learn in this cosmopolitan city, but will also have the opportunity to study abroad for at least one semeter at NYU academic centers around the world or at the other NYU anchor campus in New York City.

NYU Abu Dhabi seeks students from every part of the world and from all backgrounds. They are looking for students who will fit comfortably at the very top of the world's talent pool-tomorrow's heads of state, Nobel laureates, Tony Award winners, and business leaders.

During the 2008-2009 academic year, NYU Abu Dhabi admissions representatives will be on the road visiting high schools, participating in college fairs, and hosting open houses for prospective NYU Abu Dhabi students. These efforts will be undertaken to identify prospective students with top qualifications from around the world. Students selected for admission to NYU Abu Dhabi will be chosen based on solid academic preparation, outstanding academic achievement in a rigorous curriculum, and exceptional promise.

If you are intersted in finding out more about this once in a lifetime opportunity, contact Ms. Aldana in Room 12 or log on to www.nyuad.nyu.edu.



UC Berkeley Academic Talent Development Program
UC Berkeley Academic Talent Development Program

Offers challenging summer classes for K-11 students. ATDP courses offer students a chance to gain indepth knowledge of the subjects that interest them. Taught by outstanding university, public, and private school instructors, our classes are designed to engage our students' hearts as well as their minds. Admission is based on the student's overall academic profile. We consider grades, achievement test scores, an essay, and a teacher recommendation.

Courses: The Writing Process, First-Year Russian, Intro. to Java, AP Statistics, The Practice of Law, Environmental Science, and more.

Dates: June 22nd to July 31st, 2009

http://atdp.berkeley.edu/sec.geninfo.html



Scholarship Info

Will to Win Scholarship "Will to Win" Scholarship Program is for high school seniors with asthma who are pursuing higher education. Scholarships of $5000 will be awarded to two deserving high school seniors in each of the following categories: Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Community Service, Athletics and Science. Students must demonstrate outstanding performance and achievements in one of these categories and hold a minimum 3.5 GPA. See Mrs. Bird for an application or visit www.schering-ploughwilltowin.com. Applications are due by April 30, 2009.

 

University High School Bulletin for Wednesday, April 22, 2009


New Bulletin Items



Talent Show Contest The Peer Mentors will be hosting a Talent Show Contest on Friday, May 1st at lunch in the Amphitheater. All students interested in entering your talent for the contest see Mrs. Bird to sign up. Only 5-6 talents will be showcased. Prizes will be awarded for the top contest winners.



Peer Mentor Program Attention rising Juniors and Seniors: Are you looking for a way to get involved next school year and help other students at the same time? If you have a desire to be a positive influence and help incoming students at UHS make the most of their high school years, you should become a peer mentor. Come see Mrs. Bird for an application. Applications are due Friday, April 24th.



STAR TEsting Schedule - Seniors
Seniors do not participate in STAR testing. However, senior schedules will be modified during STAR testing. See below:

Tuesday, April 28th
8:00-10:30 a.m. AP Literature Review Session (Room 17)
10:30-12:00 p.m.: Mandatory Senior Meeting (Room 18)
* Students should report to school at 10:30 a.m. for the mandatory student meeting unless they have a college class or study session before 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, April 29th
8:00-9:00 a.m.: AP Literature Review Session (Room 17)
9:00-10:00 a.m.: Mandatory Senior Meeting (Room 18)
10:00-11:00 a.m.: AP Economics (Room 17)
11:00-12:00: AP Calculus AB/BC (Room 2/3) and AP Statistics (Room 17)
* Seniors should report to school at 9:00 a.m. unless they have a college class or study session that meets before 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, April 30th
8:00-11:00: AP Government (Room IT 290)
11:00-12:00" AP Calculus AB/BC (Room 17)


* All students should report to school at 1:00 p.m. unless they have a college class or AP study session in the morning.



STAR Testing Schedule: Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors
STAR testing will be conducted on Tuesday, April 28th thru Thursday, April 30th. A detailed schedule will be distributed to all students in their English classes by the end of this week. Please note the following:

Tuesday, April 28th
Freshmen Start Time: 9:10 a.m. Sophomore Start Time: 7:55 a.m. Junior Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, April 29th
Freshmen Start Time: 9:10 a.m. Sophomore Start Time: 7:55 a.m. Junior Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, April 30th
Freshmen Start Time: 9:00 a.m. Sophomore Start Time: 7:30 a.m. Junior Start Time: 8:30 a.m.

Also, performing groups will be meeting during STAR testing.



Good Job Young Writers! Congratulations to all those who attended a very successful Young Writers' Conference this year! Creative Writing Club would especially like to recognize this year's award winners: Colin Glaves, who received honorable mention for his creative nonfictional piece "Slayer," Rene Ponce, who received honorable mention for his poem "Death of a Romantic," Calliope Holingue, who received honorable mention for her poem "Movement," Erika Albert, who won the Valley Writers Network Award for her prose poetry piece "Below the Playground," and Janelle Hobbs, who won the Valley Writers Network Award for her prose piece "Scare Tactics."



UC Analytical Writing Placement Exam The UC system will administer the AWPE on Saturday, May 9th to any students who will be attaneding a UC next year and who have not yet satisfied the entry level writing requirements. For more information, visit: www.ucop.edu/sas/awpe



Achievement Award Certificates Attention students that were unable to attend the Achievement Award Ceremony: You can pick up your certificates from your English teacher.



ASB Elections
Campaigning begins today for students running for next year's ASB offices. Teachers campaign rules apply, so please help me watch for violations. Students, please ask Mr. Benslay if you have questions about the rules. An All-School Assembly will be held on Friday for the candidates to address the student body. Voting will held after the assembly.
The Candidates are:
For President: Devin O'Brien
For Vice President: Ken Gaffney, Kevin Golden, Dianna Inthavong
For Secretary: Neilou Heidari
For Treasurer: Tim Anderson, Dhiraj Holden, Byron Walker



Study Hall Slips due on Wednesday!!
If you were assigned Mandatory Study Hall, slips are due this WEDNESDAY by 4pm in Room 12!!!



Org/Study Skills Group Cancelled This Week!



National University Poetry Competition
National University presents the 12th Annual YOUNG WRITER'S COMPETITION.

This year's theme is "The Winds of Change"
Students may submit one poem on the subject of change-change for the future, change for the past, or maybe change in your own life.

Deadline: April 24, 2009

Mail submissions to:
Dr. Vicki Martineau
Young Writer's Competition
National University, Fresno Campus
20 River Park Place West
Fresno, CA 93720-1531

Or email vmartine@nu.edu

Each poetry submission must include the contestant's name, grade level, school, teacher, and parent/teacher or contestant contact number.



Reminder-Late Start Day on April 22nd
Late start day on Wednesday, April 22nd.
Classes begin at 10:00
1st period: 10:00 - 10:35
2nd period: 10:40 - 11:15
3rd period: 11:20 - 11:44
LUNCH: 11:55 - 12:55
4th period: 1:00 - 1:35
6th period: 1:40 - 2:15
7th period: 2:20 - 2:55
8th period: 3:00 - 3:55
9th period: 4:00 - 4:55
college classes, including world history, meet at their regular times



Leo Club - Meeting this Friday There will be a Leo Club meeting this coming Friday at 12:30 in Room 11. Please note that the start time is later than normal due to the special assembly schedule. There, we will discuss some upcoming events and hold an election to fill a vacant officer position.



Student Recognition



Congratulations Math Team Congratulations to all of the students who participated last Saturday at the Fresno State Math Field Day competition. David Matsushita took first place in the Mad Hatter 11/12 competition. The team of Dillon Arellano and Jonathan Lin took second place in the Leap Frog competition. Overall, UHS won 1st place in the small school division. Congratulations to all of the students!





General Announcements



ATTENTION JUNIORS-ACT Test and Registration Dates!!
There are only TWO more dates scheduled for the ACT!

TEST DATE: April 4, 2009
DEADLINE for REGISTRATION: February 27, 2009

TEST DATE: June 13, 2009
DEADLINE for REGISTRATION: May 8, 2009

Visit www.actstudent.org for registration and further details.
DON'T WAIT, SIGN UP NOW!!



ATTENTION JUNIORS-SAT TEST and REGISTRATION DATES!!
There are only THREE more dates scheduled for the SAT!

TEST DATE: March 14, 2009
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 10, 2009

TEST DATE: May 2, 2009
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 31, 2009

TEST DATE: June 6, 2009
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 5, 2009

Visit www.collegeboard.com for registration details.
DON'T WAIT, SIGN UP TODAY!!!



Club Announcements



Senior Class Officer Elections All current junior class students who are interested in running for Senior Class Officer positions, please sign up with either Mr. Canfield or Mrs. Bennett by May 1st. Campaigning will occur from May 4th - May 12th with voting on May 13th. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Canfield or Mrs. Bennett.



Student Activities


Cogswell Poly College Summer Camps 2009
Cogswell Polytechnical College, located in the Silicon Valley, features a curriculum that fuses the digital arts and engineering.

Cogswell's summer camps are for students who share a passion for game design, 3D modeling, art or digital music production. Classes also prepare students for college by engaging them in fun, hands on experience.

Maya Boot Camp: 3D modeling skills
Level 1: August 10-14
Level 2: August 17-21

Model Sketching: basic drawing techniques
August 10-14

Painting Our World: Painting from real-life, landscape and life models
August 17-21

Digital Music Production
August 10-14

To register, visit www.cogswell.edu



College Info



Summer in NEW YORK CITY
This summer, live and learn like a New York City college student!
Barnard, in partnership with Columbia University, is offering co-ed programs for rising high school juniors and seniors.

**LIBERAL ARTS PROGRAM
June 28-July 25: Two courses from a variety of topics, four weeks
**LIBERAL ARTS INTENSIVE
June 28-July 3: One course from a variety of topics, one week
**YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
July 12-18: Class in woman's studies and workshops on leadership

All programs are open to students who have completed 10th or 11th grade.
ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED, so get more information now!
WWW.BERNARD.EDU/PCP/NYC09
(212)854-8866



Pacific Northwest College of Art-Summer Studios
Pacific Northwest College of Art (Portland, OR)
Pre-College Summer Studios

JULY 13-AUGUST 7, 2009
Intensive studio arts program that offers an introduction to art and design school. Three different programs available:
-FINE ART STUDIO: Focus on Figure Drawing and Painting, Mixed Media, or Digital Photography.
-GRAPHIC NOVEL STUDIO: Explore the cultural implications and creative possibilities of Graphic Novel and Comics Art.
-ILLUSTRATION AND DESIGN STUDIO: Students gain solid, working knowledge of the principles of design.

All students have the option of earning three transferable elective college credits. There is no registration deadline, however, each studio track and the entire porgram may be filled by early May 2009.

Limited merit-based scholarships are available. Scholarship application deadline is March 16, 2009.

www.pnca.edu/programs/ce/precollege 503 821 8967



IEA'S APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM 2009
The Institute for Educational Advancement, a non-profit organization in South Pasadena, CA, is hosting an Apprenticeship Program aimed at providing gifted high school students with hands-on learning experiences in various professions.

Areas include Law & Order, Marketing and Customer Service, Applied Physics, Industrial Design, Biological Chemistry, among others. Students will have the opportunity to work with mentors, interact with peers who have similar interests, and present their work to mentors and peers.

This year's Apprenticeship Program features several sites in Southern California including the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Art Center College of Design, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, the Avery Dennison Research Center, the Los Angeles Superior Court, and the Autry National Center.

Dates
Three week program: July 19-August 8
Four week program: July 12-August 8

Applications are due by May 1, 2009.
Scholarships are available!

For more info., log on to http://www.educationaladvancement.org/



USC's Women's Marine Science Institute

This week-long program is held on Catalina Island! It is designed for high school girls entering the 9th, 10th, or 11th grade. This field-oriented camp challenges young women to explore ecological and biological principles through an interactive approach to learning:
field and laboratory research
self-guided experiments
educational simulations

Dates: July 26, 2009 - August 2, 2009

For more information, log on to www.usc.edu/summer
Financial aid is available!



Summer @ USC
USC Summer Seminars Spend four weeks living and learning on the USC campus and earn three units of elective credit at USC Summer Seminars. Open to students who have completed at least the freshman (9th grade) year of high school.

Dates: July 5-August 1

USC Summer Certificates Taste the college curriculum in two-week short courses. Open to students who have completed at least the freshman (9th grade) year of high school.

Dates: July 5-July 19

For more info., log on to www.usc.edu/summer



University of VirginiaÕs Student Summer Academy
The Student Summer Academy gives students the opportunity to gain inside access to key policy and media experts and discuss and debate current issues with peers from schools nationwide. Students earn college credit from the University of Virginia.

2009 Dates: June 7-12, June 14-19, June 21-26, July 2-7 (w/national fireworks), July 12-17.

SummerAcademy@closeup.org, 800-256-7387



Discover Carnegie Mellon
Carnegie Mellon is offering students entering their junior or senior year of high school the opportunity to study in an intense college setting for six weeks in the summer.

The Advanced Placement/Early Action (AP/EA) program allows you to choose two courses two courses in a variety of subjects that can earn you college credit.

If you are interested Architecture, Art, Design, Drama, or Music and yoo want to test your skills at the college level, then our focused, college prep may be just the fit for you.

To find out more about our summer pre-college programs visit: www.cmu.edu/enrollment/precollege

Note: Students must be 16 and have completed 10th grade to reside in university housing.



OTIS Summer of Art
Otis College of Art and Design, located in Los Angeles, will be hosting a College Preparation Program in Art and Design.

Programs include: Animation, Architecture/Landscape/Interiors, Black & White Photography, Digital Media, Digital Photography, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Life Drawing, Painting, Product Design, and Toy Design.

Dates: July 6-July 31
www.otis.edu/soa
soa@otis.edu
(310) 665-6864
(800) 527-OTIS



Pacific Music Camp 2009
University of the Pacific, Conservatory of Music

Brubeck Institute Jazz Camp
June 14-20 (grades 8-12)

Junior Band & Orchestra
July 5-11 (grades 5-8)

Senior Band, Orchestra & Choir
July 12-18 (grades 8-12)

Senior Piano Camp
July 12-18 (grades 8-12)

Senior Musical Theater
July 12-18 (grades 8-12)

www.go.pacific.edu/musiccamp



SUMMER OPPORTUNITY The Junior Statesmen Summer School is an exciting opportunity for student leaders to learn more about politics and government in a dynamic academic environment. The summer program takes place on the campuses of Georgetown, Princeton, Yale, and Stanford. The program is open to outstanding Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors. www.jsa.org/nominate



New York University Abu Dhabi-The Opporunity of a Lifetime!!
NYU Abu Dhabi, opening its doors in the Fall of 2010, is a highly selective college of liberal arts and science located in the city of Abu Dhabi, the capital of both the Emirates of Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It will be the first such campus operated by an American university outside the United States.

Students will not only live and learn in this cosmopolitan city, but will also have the opportunity to study abroad for at least one semeter at NYU academic centers around the world or at the other NYU anchor campus in New York City.

NYU Abu Dhabi seeks students from every part of the world and from all backgrounds. They are looking for students who will fit comfortably at the very top of the world's talent pool-tomorrow's heads of state, Nobel laureates, Tony Award winners, and business leaders.

During the 2008-2009 academic year, NYU Abu Dhabi admissions representatives will be on the road visiting high schools, participating in college fairs, and hosting open houses for prospective NYU Abu Dhabi students. These efforts will be undertaken to identify prospective students with top qualifications from around the world. Students selected for admission to NYU Abu Dhabi will be chosen based on solid academic preparation, outstanding academic achievement in a rigorous curriculum, and exceptional promise.

If you are intersted in finding out more about this once in a lifetime opportunity, contact Ms. Aldana in Room 12 or log on to www.nyuad.nyu.edu.



UC Berkeley Academic Talent Development Program
UC Berkeley Academic Talent Development Program

Offers challenging summer classes for K-11 students. ATDP courses offer students a chance to gain indepth knowledge of the subjects that interest them. Taught by outstanding university, public, and private school instructors, our classes are designed to engage our students' hearts as well as their minds. Admission is based on the student's overall academic profile. We consider grades, achievement test scores, an essay, and a teacher recommendation.

Courses: The Writing Process, First-Year Russian, Intro. to Java, AP Statistics, The Practice of Law, Environmental Science, and more.

Dates: June 22nd to July 31st, 2009

http://atdp.berkeley.edu/sec.geninfo.html



Scholarship Info



Will to Win Scholarship "Will to Win" Scholarship Program is for high school seniors with asthma who are pursuing higher education. Scholarships of $5000 will be awarded to two deserving high school seniors in each of the following categories: Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Community Service, Athletics and Science. Students must demonstrate outstanding performance and achievements in one of these categories and hold a minimum 3.5 GPA. See Mrs. Bird for an application or visit www.schering-ploughwilltowin.com. Applications are due by April 30, 2009.



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University High School Bulletin for Tuesday, April 21, 2009