University High School Bulletin for Thursday, November 19, 2009
www.csufresno.edu/univhigh
Soccer Winter Session
If you are interested in the Indoor Soccer Class for the winter session, please see Mr. Benslay to get a signature. The Fee for the class will be $50, to pay for the use of the field for the two week session. The class is designed to help the students wanting to make the team get into shape and those just wanting to play indoor soccer. It is a new experience if you have not tried it yet.
Peer Mentor Pizza Party Attention All Freshmen and New Students: The Peer Mentors will be hosting a pizza party and scavenger hunt in the Amphitheater on Friday, November 20th at lunch. You must participate in the activity to get your free slice of pizza.
December Phoenix Alliance Date Change
Date change for December Phoenix Alliance Meeting due to the Christmas concert that will be held on Thursday.
Mark your calendars!
New date: Wednesday, December 9th
Time: 7:00 PM
Room 18
Parking code: 17120040
Parking code valid from 6-10:00 PM
Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving break begins on Wednesday, November 25th thru Friday, November 27th.
It is very important that all students attend classes on Monday and Tuesday, November 23rd and 24th and should attend their Fresno State classes as usual.
Thank you!
Winter Concert Schedule and Ticket Sales
All Winter Concert Tickets: $5.00
Tickets available in the UHS Office before school,lunch or after school.
Wednesday, December 2nd @ 7:30
Orchestra, String Ensemble, Symphonic Band
FSU Concert Hall *
Parking code: 17120036-Valid from 6:00-10:00 PM
Thursday, December 3rd @ 7:30
All Choirs
St. Therese Church: 855 E. Floradora Ave
Thursday, December 10th @ 7:30
Wind Ensemble, Concert Band
FSU Concert Hall
Parking code: 17120038-Valid from 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Friday, December 11th @ 7:30
Show Choir, Jazz Band
FSU Concert Hall Parking code: 17120037-Valid from 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Student performers get ready!!
The spring fundraiser theme this year will be "Rome Wasn't Built in a Day!" Skits (in Latin?), songs about classical Rome, modern Rome, anything Italian - Latin Jazz?
Be creative - check with your performance teachers.
Be ready to audition for a place on the program by the 13th of February.
The event itself will be held on March 20.
Leo Club meeting on Friday! The Leo Club will be meeting this coming Friday, November 20, at 12:15 P.M in Room LS 134. Please bring your t-shirt order form and money to that meeting or turn it in to Mr. Johnson before the end of the week. Also, members who were not at the installation ceremony on November 6 will be able to pick up their certificates and other items at Friday's meeting. See you there!
Student Recognitions
Congratulations to the UHS Dance Team UHS DANCE TEAM PERFORMS WITH THE UNIVERSITY DANCE THEATRE!
Congratulations to the UHS Dance Team for being selected to perform at Fresno State's University Dance Theatre fall production!
Kudos to Madeline Newel, Hannah Stewart, Mckinley Krongaus, Kayla Wyllie, Jannie Balista, Taja Levy, Christy Yin, Meredith Webb, Laura Ashlock, and Ellie Miller!
Performances are November 19-22 in the Lab Theatre.
Tickets are available at the Theatre Arts Box Office (278-2216) and on-line at www.csufresno.edu/theatrearts.
Parent Notices
Boston College Trip - Rooming Assignments
The "Boston College Trip" is full, but if you'd like to be on the wait list, contact Ms. Patterson as soon as possible!
Also, an email was sent this weekend, soliciting requests for rooming assignments. If you did not receive this email, please email Ms. Patterson, so she can add your email address to her list serve.
Parents, SAVE THE DATE!
March 20th, 2010.
That is the planned date for Phoenix alliance's spring fundraiser.
We have a dinner, live and silent auction, and student entertainment.
This years' goal:
Furnish the forum!
Translated from Latin, that means we are working to help finance the equipment and material supplies needed in our new school building when we move in next year.
It is a great time to get together with family and friends and all the UHS community to have some fun and raise a little . . . money for a great cause - our kids' school!
Mark your calendars now!
Choirs Cancelled On Thursday and Friday this week, Nov. 19-20. Freshman Concert Choir, Women's Ensemble, and Chamber Singers will NOT meet. Mr. Lapp will be with the honor choir participants. See you next week.
Volunteer News
For those who volunteered for the MOA (or other project or event) please remember to post your hours by accessing your volunteer account online.
Go to the link on the school's website or by clicking here
https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=18915
You must record your own hours.
Because this is our first year working with an online volunteer portal, it is extremely important to record actual hours donated to your volunteer duty.
This includes any time given prior to event, during event and post event.
This will give us an honest assesment of the time involved for each job and will help us with future planning.
Thank you for all that you do!
Sylvia Waxman and Carolyn Plunkett
uhsvolunteer@gmail.com
cmplunkett@sbcglobal.net
Sophomore History Update Hello Parents! I wanted to inform you of a few things in your child's sophomore history class: 1. Your child has the opportunity to turn in late/missing eyewitness assignments. See powerschool to find out if your child has any. See the following website for more information on the assignments: http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/index.html 2. Extra credit opportunity: This Thursday (11/19/09) at College Church of Christ, there is an African Children's Choir at 7:00pm Students must sign in with Denise Jessie at the event as well as write a 1-2 page paper comparing the culture to the U.S. culture. See Blackboard>Extra Credit for more information 3. Another extra credit movie opportunity: historical fiction movie review is due no later than December 9th. Your child can earn up to 25 points! See the course syllabus for more information. 4. Also, your child's lowest exam score will be dropped. This will effect your child's grade, however, it is important to encourage them to continue doing well in the course, because there are 2 exams left throughout the semester which could seriously effect their grade as well. 5. Lastly, every Friday there is a history study session in room 10 at 12:10pm. Students interactively learn the course material in order to better prepare for the exam. If you have any other questions, please feel free to email Stefani Jericoff, UHS counseling intern, or contact Mrs. Jessie. Stefani Jericoff: sjericoff@gmail.com Denise Jessie: db076@csufresno.edu
General Announcements
Ski / Snowboard Winter Session Course
All are welcome to sign up for the Ski / Snowboard course. It's lots of fun.
This UHS elective is designated a 5 star experience by a top outdoor magazine and a top ten pick of fun and educational courses for high school students by several major American and European magazines.
Those with questions can email Mr. Roberts at mroberts@csufresno.edu
ASB Hollywood Performance Trip
ASB is sponsoring a trip to the Pantages Theater this March 13. We will see the matinee performance of "Cats". Bus and show tickets are $55 for side-mezzanine or $65 for middle-mezzanine seats. Reservations for your seats can be made in the office starting Monday, Oct 26, 12:30 to 1:00 pm, and after 3:00 pm. See Mr. Benslay for more information. Lunch will be at Universal Citywalk, but is not included in the price. Get your tickets quickly, we only have 100 tickets available.
Ski / Snowboard Session Forms and Payment Due Date
The documents and permission forms needed for the Ski / Snowboard course are now available in room 4.
Payment due date is November 30. Those with questions may email me at mroberts@csufresno.edu
Sophomore History Sophomores! Join us this Friday for a study session for the next exam in room 10 at 12:10. Please be prompt. We only have 2 weeks to study for this huge test and we want you to be as prepared as possible! Questions? Ask Stefani Jericoff in room 12 278-1025 or sjericoff@gmail.com
Dance Team Bake Sale Help support the University High School Dance Team by purchasing homemade baked goods beginning on Monday the 9th and continuing on the 10th, 12th, 17th, and 19th.
Boston Colleges Tour Enrollees and Ski / Snowboard
College Tour students may take the first week of the Ski / Snowboard Session course if space is available.
Those interested or with questions should notify Mr. Roberts at mroberts@csufresno.edu
Yearbook Personal Page Opportunity
Attention students of every grade!
Haven't you always wanted your own personal page in the yearbook?
Well guess what- You can!
Personal pages are available for parents of seniors to send their best wishes AND for groups of friends to show off their hand-picked pictures!
Prices are as follows:
$100 for a quarter page
$175 for a half page
$250 for a full page
So tell your parents and talk to your friends, and help make the 2010 yearbook an even more exciting purchase!
Stop by Room 4 for any questions!
Clubs
Life Club-Christmas Project
"Would you like to help help a child in need this month?
Operation Christmas Child provides shoe boxes for people like you to fill with toys and supplies for needy children around the world.
These boxes can be found in Rm. 14 along with instructions on how to fill them.
Show a child you care this year by filling a box and returning it to Rm. 14 by November 23!
You can also include letters, pictures, and/or an address to get word back from the child who recieved your blessing. Many children this year are suffering through loss, wars, poverty, and and more, but you can give them hope and love this holiday with a simple gift.
Please help!"
Student Activities
Boston College Trip - Mandatory Meeting All parents of students attending the Boston college visitation elective are required to attend an informational meeting on Friday, December 4th at 7:00 p.m. in Dr. Torrance's room.
Ski / Snowboard Session Forms Ready To Pick Up
Please come by Room 4 to pick up the required forms for the Ski / Snowboard Winter Session course. All forms must be completed and returned with the required money by Nov. 30.
Parents or students with questions about the forms or payment, please email Mr. Roberts at mroberts@csufresno.edu.
Community Opportunities
The Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize for Young Writers High school sophomores and juniors: Submit your poem to the 2010 Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize for Young Writers Contest! The winner will be chosen by The Kenyon Review Poetry Editor, David Baker, and his or her poem will be published in KR! The winner will also be offered a full scholarship to the 2010 Young Writers Workshop at Kenyon College, a residential two-week summer program for aspiring writers. Submissions will be accepted between November 1-30, 2009. Applicants should submit one poem through the online submissions program (link will be live on November 1st). Until then, please join us at our Facebook group: Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize 2010. Check out their website for more information: www.kenyonreview.org/contests-pg.php
Bentley University Tomorrow25 Award Hey juniors! Bentley University is having their sixth annual Tomorrow25 competition, a leadership program designed to honor 25 high-achieving high school juniors who demonstrate leadership and accomplishment in a variety of ways in order to make positive change in the world around them. The winners will receive a group advertisement in TIME magazine and an all-expenses-paid trip for them and their parents to the 2010 Bentley Leadership Forum. This forum is presented in cooperation with TIME magazine and features prominent leaders from all over the world. It will be held on April 22, 2010 on Bentley campus, located minutes from Boston. Contestants must be nominated and nominations must be submitted by January 15, 2010. For selection criteria, nomination forms, and information about last year's winners, go to www.bentley.edu/Tomorrow25
College Info
USC Portfolio Forum The USC Roski School of Fine Arts is looking for talented students who want to be artists and designers. The have scholarships, internship opportunities, a noted faculty, and an energetic campus environment. On Sunday, November 22 from 1-4 p.m. they will have a Portfolio Forum and fall open house event. High school seniors are invited to bring their portfolio for review, meet faculty, and tour the campus. The campus offers BA and BFA art programs in Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics, Photography, Digital Media and Design. For reservations at the Portfolio Forum, go to http://roski.usc.edu/
Reminder on Test Scores and College Applications!! Students!!! Please note that when you are applying to college, you must have your SAT I / SAT II / ACT scores sent directly from College Board to each institution to which you are applying! For CSU applicants: The CSU mentor institution code for the SAT is 3594. If you have any questions or concerns, talk to your counselor or one of the counselor interns!
Scholarship Info
Safe Jobs for Youth Month Poster and Video Contests The University of Berkeley Young Worker Project presents two contents for high school students in California: Poster Contest and Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest. There will be cash prizes!!! $400 for first, $300 for second, and $200 for third!! Poster Contest: design a poster in any media highlighting job safety and health for teens. Deadline 11/2/09. PSA Contest: design a 30-second video highlighting job safety and health for teens. Use your creative talents: acting, dancing, singing, script writing, directing, etc! Deadline 1/11/2010. For details, entry forms, helpful tips, and previous winners check out www.youngworkers.org or call (510)643-8902.
Dr. Seuss's Oh, the Places You'll Go! College Scholarship This Scholarship recognizes one high school senior with an award of a $5,000 scholarship to be used to attend the college of his or her choice. Entries must be postmarked by February 15, 2010. To get an application, visit the Counselor Intern's desk or go to: www.ohtheplaces.org
Boston University's Trustee Scholarship Competition Boston University (BU) is announcing their 35th annual Trustee Scholarship Competition which awards a four-year, full tuition scholarship to BU! The application deadline is December 1, 2009 and requires school nomination. If you would like to be nominated, please talk to your counselor, Ms. Patterson or Ms. Bird. For more information go to: www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee For information on other scholarship opportunities at BU, please go to: www.bu.edu/admissions/scholarships
ACT Poster Concept Contest The ACT is announcing a contest to encourage students to tap into their creativity and qualify for a scholarship of up to $5,000! Students enter the contest by designing a poster that encourages other students to attend college and take the ACT as their college entrance exam. The winning poster will be used to produce the 2010-2011 ACT test date information poster, distributed to high schools nationwide! The Official Entry Form and poster must be postmarked on or between October 19, 2009, and January 30, 2010. For Official Entry Form, Information Sheet, and Complete Official Rules, go to www.actstudent.org/postercontest
CAC Announces 2009-2010 Scholarships! The California Association of Collectors has announced a scholarship for California high school seniors for use at any accredited college, university, or vocational school. Three prizes will be awarded: First ($2,500), Second ($2,000), and Third ($1,500). The scholarship is based upon a one page application and essay on "Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Credit during Your College Years." All entries must be postmarked by February 1, 2010. For application and scholarship rules, please go to www.cacesf.org .
KFC Colonel's Scholars KFC Colonel's scholars is looking for high school seniors with financial need to qualify for their Program. Awards are up to $20,000 for tuition, fees, textbooks, room and board. To qualify, graduating high school seniors must: - Earn a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 2.75 - Enroll in a public college or university within their state of legal residence. - Plan to pursue a bachelor's degree - Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident - Demonstrate financial need The online scholarship application will be available from December 1, 2009 to February 10, 2010 at www.kfcscholars.org Students can also call toll-free 1-866-KFC-7240 with questions.
Colby College's Ralph F. Bunche Scholars Program The Ralph J. Bunche Scholars honors program recognizes students of color with demonstrated scholastic strength and leadership potential. Those who qualify, receive special grants (scholarships) as part of their financial aid package. Each Bunche Scholar is not required to work a campus job as part of the financial aid package, and received a one-time $3,000 internship stipend for use during once summer during his or her Colby career. Students interested in being nominated for this program should contact their counselor as a letter of recommendation and an application are required for consideration. Buche nominations are due November 15 for Early Decision 1 candidates, and January 1 for Early Decision 2 and Regular Decision candidates. If you are a student of color who is strong academically and has leadership potential, talk to your counselor about this opportunity today!
Young Epidemiology Scholars Competition Young Epidemiology Scholars (YES) Competition offers 120 students college scholarships of up to $50,000 and the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. (all expenses paid) to present their research. To enter, students submit a research project that sheds light on a health problem, using the methods of analysis employed by epidemiologists. Epidemiology is the science of exploring patterns of disease, illness and injury within populations with the goal of developing methods for prevention, control and treatment to improve health outcomes. High school juniors and seniors are invited to participate. The deadline for submissions is February 1, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. ET. For more information go to www.collegeboard.com/yes
Girls Going Places 2009 Award Program This annual awards program is designed to reward the enterprising spirits of girls ages 12 to 18. Every year, prizes totaling $30,000 are granted to three top winners and 12 finalists to further their entrepreneurial pursuits or save for college. To enter you must submit and application, a 250 word personal statement AND a 750 word recommendation letter from an adult endorsing you as an accomplished young entrepreneur. Entries must be postmarked by or on 2/26/2010. For details on how to enter and to download your application, check out www.girlsgoingplaces.com
2010 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award Are you a budding entrepreneur? Do you have dreams of owning your own business? If you answered yes to any of these questions, visit www.NFIB.com/YEA beginning Ocotober 31, 2009 to apply for the 2010 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award. Scholarship valued from $1,000-$10,000.
Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet. Their leadership and courage make them true heroesÑand inspirations to us all. Each year, the Barron Prize selects ten winners nationwide. Half of the winners have focused on helping their communities and fellow beings; half have focused on protecting the health and sustainability of the environment.The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes is available to students age 18 and younger who have organized and led a service activity that has clearly benefited other people. Your service activity must have been initiated and motivated primarily by you and cannot have been an assignment for school or work. Additionally, you must demonstrate a positive spirit and high moral purpose. The Barron Prize relies on thoughtful adults to identify and nominate children from the diverse communities in which they live. The Prize accepts nominations on an annual basis and distributes $2,500 awards every fall. To nominate a young person, the adult nominator must submit a fully-completed nomination packet and references form (received in the Prize office by April 30). For more information and to view the nomination form, go to www.barronprize.org Talk to your counselor if you would like to be nominated!
American Legion Scholarship American Legion Scholarship is a offering up to $18,000 in scholarship money for the best constitutional speech. This years topics include issues within the following: Amendment 5, Amendment 6, Article 5, and Article 4 Section 3 Para 1. Speak to Mrs. Bergen for more details. Janet Miller
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University High School Bulletin for Wednesday, November 18, 2009 www.csufresno.edu/univhigh
Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving break begins on Wednesday, November 25th thru Friday, November 27th.
It is very important that all students attend classes on Monday and Tuesday, November 23rd and 24th and should attend their Fresno State classes as usual.
Thank you!
Winter Concert Schedule and Ticket Sales
All Winter Concert Tickets: $5.00
Tickets available in the UHS Office before school,lunch or after school.
Wednesday, December 2nd @ 7:30
Orchestra, String Ensemble, Symphonic Band
FSU Concert Hall
Parking code: 17120036-Valid from 6:00-10:00 PM
Thursday, December 3rd @ 7:30
All Choirs
St. Therese Church: 855 E. Floradora Ave
Thursday, December 10th @ 7:30
Wind Ensemble, Concert Band
FSU Concert Hall
Parking code: 17120038-Valid from 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Friday, December 11th @ 7:30
Show Choir, Jazz Band
FSU Concert Hall Parking code: 17120037-Valid from 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Speaker for Junior State On Wednesday, November 18th, from 12:00-1:00pm, Gloria Rodriguez will come to speak to the JSA members in Room 14 (Mrs. Hill). You are not going to want to miss our first speaker! Don't be late!
Soccer Winter Session
If you are interested in the Indoor Soccer Class for the winter session, please see Mr. Benslay to get a signature. The Fee for the class will be $50, to pay for the use of the field for the two week session. The class is designed to help the students wanting to make the team get into shape and those just wanting to play indoor soccer. It is a new experience if you have not tried it yet.
Peer Mentor Pizza Party
Attention All Freshmen and New Students: The Peer Mentors will be hosting a pizza party and scavenger hunt in the Amphitheater on Friday, November 20th at lunch. You must participate in the activity to get your free slice of pizza.
December Phoenix Alliance Date Change
Date change for December Phoenix Alliance Meeting
New date: Wednesday, December 9th
Time: 7:00 PM
Room 18
Parking code to be announced
Firebird Meeting
Attention Firebird Members: We will be having a quick meeting on Wednesday, November 18th in the CMC at lunch. Treats will be provided.
Leo Club meeting on Friday!
The Leo Club will be meeting this coming Friday, November 20, at 12:15 P.M in Room LS 134. Please bring your t-shirt order form and money to that meeting or turn it in to Mr. Johnson before the end of the week. Also, members who were not at the installation ceremony on November 6 will be able to pick up their certificates and other items at Friday's meeting. See you there!
Student Recognitions
Congratulations to the UHS Dance Team
UHS DANCE TEAM PERFORMS WITH THE UNIVERSITY DANCE THEATRE!
Congratulations to the UHS Dance Team for being selected to perform at Fresno State's University Dance Theatre fall production!
Kudos to Madeline Newel, Hannah Stewart, Mckinley Krongaus, Kayla Wyllie, Jannie Balista, Taja Levy, Christy Yin, Meredith Webb, Laura Ashlock, and Ellie Miller!
Performances are November 19-22 in the Lab Theatre.
Tickets are available at the Theatre Arts Box Office (278-2216) and on-line at www.csufresno.edu/theatrearts.
Parent Notices
Boston College Trip - Rooming Assignments
The "Boston College Trip" is full, but if you'd like to be on the wait list, contact Ms. Patterson as soon as possible!
Also, an email was sent this weekend, soliciting requests for rooming assignments. If you did not receive this email, please email Ms. Patterson, so she can add your email address to her list serve.
Parents, SAVE THE DATE!
March 20th, 2010.
That is the planned date for Phoenix alliance's spring fundraiser.
We have a dinner, live and silent auction, and student entertainment.
This years' goal:
Furnish the forum!
Translated from Latin, that means we are working to help finance the equipment and material supplies needed in our new school building when we move in next year.
It is a great time to get together with family and friends and all the UHS community to have some fun and raise a little . . . money for a great cause - our kids' school!
Mark your calendars now!
Choirs Cancelled On Thursday and Friday this week, Nov. 19-20. Freshman Concert Choir, Women's Ensemble, and Chamber Singers will NOT meet. Mr. Lapp will be with the honor choir participants. See you next week.
Volunteer News
For those who volunteered for the MOA (or other project or event) please remember to post your hours by accessing your volunteer account online.
Go to the link on the school's website or by clicking here
https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=18915
You must record your own hours.
Because this is our first year working with an online volunteer portal, it is extremely important to record actual hours donated to your volunteer duty.
This includes any time given prior to event, during event and post event.
This will give us an honest assesment of the time involved for each job and will help us with future planning.
Thank you for all that you do!
Sylvia Waxman and Carolyn Plunkett
uhsvolunteer@gmail.com
cmplunkett@sbcglobal.net
Sophomore History Update Hello Parents! I wanted to inform you of a few things in your child's sophomore history class: 1. Your child has the opportunity to turn in late/missing eyewitness assignments. See powerschool to find out if your child has any. See the following website for more information on the assignments: http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/index.html 2. Extra credit opportunity: This Thursday (11/19/09) at College Church of Christ, there is an African Children's Choir at 7:00pm Students must sign in with Denise Jessie at the event as well as write a 1-2 page paper comparing the culture to the U.S. culture. See Blackboard>Extra Credit for more information 3. Another extra credit movie opportunity: historical fiction movie review is due no later than December 9th. Your child can earn up to 25 points! See the course syllabus for more information. 4. Also, your child's lowest exam score will be dropped. This will effect your child's grade, however, it is important to encourage them to continue doing well in the course, because there are 2 exams left throughout the semester which could seriously effect their grade as well. 5. Lastly, every Friday there is a history study session in room 10 at 12:10pm. Students interactively learn the course material in order to better prepare for the exam. If you have any other questions, please feel free to email Stefani Jericoff, UHS counseling intern, or contact Mrs. Jessie. Stefani Jericoff: sjericoff@gmail.com Denise Jessie: db076@csufresno.edu
General Announcements
Ski / Snowboard Winter Session Course
All are welcome to sign up for the Ski / Snowboard course. It's lots of fun.
This UHS elective is designated a 5 star experience by a top outdoor magazine and a top ten pick of fun and educational courses for high school students by several major American and European magazines.
Those with questions can email Mr. Roberts at mroberts@csufresno.edu
ASB Hollywood Performance Trip
ASB is sponsoring a trip to the Pantages Theater this March 13. We will see the matinee performance of "Cats". Bus and show tickets are $55 for side-mezzanine or $65 for middle-mezzanine seats. Reservations for your seats can be made in the office starting Monday, Oct 26, 12:30 to 1:00 pm, and after 3:00 pm. See Mr. Benslay for more information. Lunch will be at Universal Citywalk, but is not included in the price. Get your tickets quickly, we only have 100 tickets available.
Ski / Snowboard Session Forms and Payment Due Date
The documents and permission forms needed for the Ski / Snowboard course are now available in room 4.
Payment due date is November 30. Those with questions may email me at mroberts@csufresno.edu
Sophomore History Sophomores! Join us this Friday for a study session for the next exam in room 10 at 12:10. Please be prompt. We only have 2 weeks to study for this huge test and we want you to be as prepared as possible! Questions? Ask Stefani Jericoff in room 12 278-1025 or sjericoff@gmail.com
Dance Team Bake Sale Help support the University High School Dance Team by purchasing homemade baked goods beginning on Monday the 9th and continuing on the 10th, 12th, 17th, and 19th.
Boston Colleges Tour Enrollees and Ski / Snowboard
College Tour students may take the first week of the Ski / Snowboard Session course if space is available.
Those interested or with questions should notify Mr. Roberts at mroberts@csufresno.edu
Yearbook Personal Page Opportunity
Attention students of every grade!
Haven't you always wanted your own personal page in the yearbook?
Well guess what- You can!
Personal pages are available for parents of seniors to send their best wishes AND for groups of friends to show off their hand-picked pictures!
Prices are as follows:
$100 for a quarter page
$175 for a half page
$250 for a full page
So tell your parents and talk to your friends, and help make the 2010 yearbook an even more exciting purchase!
Stop by Room 4 for any questions!
Clubs (41-50)
Life Club-Christmas Project
"Would you like to help help a child in need this month?
Operation Christmas Child provides shoe boxes for people like you to fill with toys and supplies for needy children around the world.
These boxes can be found in Rm. 14 along with instructions on how to fill them.
Show a child you care this year by filling a box and returning it to Rm. 14 by November 23!
You can also include letters, pictures, and/or an address to get word back from the child who recieved your blessing. Many children this year are suffering through loss, wars, poverty, and and more, but you can give them hope and love this holiday with a simple gift.
Please help!"
Student Activities
Boston College Trip - Mandatory Meeting All parents of students attending the Boston college visitation elective are required to attend an informational meeting on Friday, December 4th at 7:00 p.m. in Dr. Torrance's room.
Community Opportunities
The Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize for Young Writers High school sophomores and juniors: Submit your poem to the 2010 Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize for Young Writers Contest! The winner will be chosen by The Kenyon Review Poetry Editor, David Baker, and his or her poem will be published in KR! The winner will also be offered a full scholarship to the 2010 Young Writers Workshop at Kenyon College, a residential two-week summer program for aspiring writers. Submissions will be accepted between November 1-30, 2009. Applicants should submit one poem through the online submissions program (link will be live on November 1st). Until then, please join us at our Facebook group: Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize 2010. Check out their website for more information: www.kenyonreview.org/contests-pg.php
Bentley University Tomorrow25 Award Hey juniors! Bentley University is having their sixth annual Tomorrow25 competition, a leadership program designed to honor 25 high-achieving high school juniors who demonstrate leadership and accomplishment in a variety of ways in order to make positive change in the world around them. The winners will receive a group advertisement in TIME magazine and an all-expenses-paid trip for them and their parents to the 2010 Bentley Leadership Forum. This forum is presented in cooperation with TIME magazine and features prominent leaders from all over the world. It will be held on April 22, 2010 on Bentley campus, located minutes from Boston. Contestants must be nominated and nominations must be submitted by January 15, 2010. For selection criteria, nomination forms, and information about last year's winners, go to www.bentley.edu/Tomorrow25
College Info
USC Portfolio Forum The USC Roski School of Fine Arts is looking for talented students who want to be artists and designers. The have scholarships, internship opportunities, a noted faculty, and an energetic campus environment. On Sunday, November 22 from 1-4 p.m. they will have a Portfolio Forum and fall open house event. High school seniors are invited to bring their portfolio for review, meet faculty, and tour the campus. The campus offers BA and BFA art programs in Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics, Photography, Digital Media and Design. For reservations at the Portfolio Forum, go to http://roski.usc.edu/
Reminder on Test Scores and College Applications!! Students!!! Please note that when you are applying to college, you must have your SAT I / SAT II / ACT scores sent directly from College Board to each institution to which you are applying! For CSU applicants: The CSU mentor institution code for the SAT is 3594. If you have any questions or concerns, talk to your counselor or one of the counselor interns!
Fresno Pacific University Visitation Fresno Pacific will be back on campus on Wednesday November 18th at noon! They are the Central Valley's only accredited Christian university, offering leading academic programs and ethical and spiritual development. FPU focuses on ethical development and professional preparation that develops students into leaders in their field, community, and church. They offer more than 45 areas of study! Come and find out about the exciting opportunities at Fresno Pacific! Wednesday, November 18th 12:00 p.m. in Room #LS169
Scholarship Info
Safe Jobs for Youth Month Poster and Video Contests The University of Berkeley Young Worker Project presents two contents for high school students in California: Poster Contest and Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest. There will be cash prizes!!! $400 for first, $300 for second, and $200 for third!! Poster Contest: design a poster in any media highlighting job safety and health for teens. Deadline 11/2/09. PSA Contest: design a 30-second video highlighting job safety and health for teens. Use your creative talents: acting, dancing, singing, script writing, directing, etc! Deadline 1/11/2010. For details, entry forms, helpful tips, and previous winners check out www.youngworkers.org or call (510)643-8902.
Dr. Seuss's Oh, the Places You'll Go! College Scholarship This Scholarship recognizes one high school senior with an award of a $5,000 scholarship to be used to attend the college of his or her choice. Entries must be postmarked by February 15, 2010. To get an application, visit the Counselor Intern's desk or go to: www.ohtheplaces.org
Boston University's Trustee Scholarship Competition Boston University (BU) is announcing their 35th annual Trustee Scholarship Competition which awards a four-year, full tuition scholarship to BU! The application deadline is December 1, 2009 and requires school nomination. If you would like to be nominated, please talk to your counselor, Ms. Patterson or Ms. Bird. For more information go to: www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee For information on other scholarship opportunities at BU, please go to: www.bu.edu/admissions/scholarships
ACT Poster Concept Contest The ACT is announcing a contest to encourage students to tap into their creativity and qualify for a scholarship of up to $5,000! Students enter the contest by designing a poster that encourages other students to attend college and take the ACT as their college entrance exam. The winning poster will be used to produce the 2010-2011 ACT test date information poster, distributed to high schools nationwide! The Official Entry Form and poster must be postmarked on or between October 19, 2009, and January 30, 2010. For Official Entry Form, Information Sheet, and Complete Official Rules, go to www.actstudent.org/postercontest
CAC Announces 2009-2010 Scholarships! The California Association of Collectors has announced a scholarship for California high school seniors for use at any accredited college, university, or vocational school. Three prizes will be awarded: First ($2,500), Second ($2,000), and Third ($1,500). The scholarship is based upon a one page application and essay on "Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Credit during Your College Years." All entries must be postmarked by February 1, 2010. For application and scholarship rules, please go to www.cacesf.org .
KFC Colonel's Scholars KFC Colonel's scholars is looking for high school seniors with financial need to qualify for their Program. Awards are up to $20,000 for tuition, fees, textbooks, room and board. To qualify, graduating high school seniors must: - Earn a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 2.75 - Enroll in a public college or university within their state of legal residence. - Plan to pursue a bachelor's degree - Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident - Demonstrate financial need The online scholarship application will be available from December 1, 2009 to February 10, 2010 at www.kfcscholars.org Students can also call toll-free 1-866-KFC-7240 with questions.
Colby College's Ralph F. Bunche Scholars Program The Ralph J. Bunche Scholars honors program recognizes students of color with demonstrated scholastic strength and leadership potential. Those who qualify, receive special grants (scholarships) as part of their financial aid package. Each Bunche Scholar is not required to work a campus job as part of the financial aid package, and received a one-time $3,000 internship stipend for use during once summer during his or her Colby career. Students interested in being nominated for this program should contact their counselor as a letter of recommendation and an application are required for consideration. Buche nominations are due November 15 for Early Decision 1 candidates, and January 1 for Early Decision 2 and Regular Decision candidates. If you are a student of color who is strong academically and has leadership potential, talk to your counselor about this opportunity today!
Young Epidemiology Scholars Competition Young Epidemiology Scholars (YES) Competition offers 120 students college scholarships of up to $50,000 and the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. (all expenses paid) to present their research. To enter, students submit a research project that sheds light on a health problem, using the methods of analysis employed by epidemiologists. Epidemiology is the science of exploring patterns of disease, illness and injury within populations with the goal of developing methods for prevention, control and treatment to improve health outcomes. High school juniors and seniors are invited to participate. The deadline for submissions is February 1, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. ET. For more information go to www.collegeboard.com/yes
Girls Going Places 2009 Award Program This annual awards program is designed to reward the enterprising spirits of girls ages 12 to 18. Every year, prizes totaling $30,000 are granted to three top winners and 12 finalists to further their entrepreneurial pursuits or save for college. To enter you must submit and application, a 250 word personal statement AND a 750 word recommendation letter from an adult endorsing you as an accomplished young entrepreneur. Entries must be postmarked by or on 2/26/2010. For details on how to enter and to download your application, check out www.girlsgoingplaces.com
2010 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award Are you a budding entrepreneur? Do you have dreams of owning your own business? If you answered yes to any of these questions, visit www.NFIB.com/YEA beginning Ocotober 31, 2009 to apply for the 2010 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award. Scholarship valued from $1,000-$10,000.
Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet. Their leadership and courage make them true heroesÑand inspirations to us all. Each year, the Barron Prize selects ten winners nationwide. Half of the winners have focused on helping their communities and fellow beings; half have focused on protecting the health and sustainability of the environment.The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes is available to students age 18 and younger who have organized and led a service activity that has clearly benefited other people. Your service activity must have been initiated and motivated primarily by you and cannot have been an assignment for school or work. Additionally, you must demonstrate a positive spirit and high moral purpose. The Barron Prize relies on thoughtful adults to identify and nominate children from the diverse communities in which they live. The Prize accepts nominations on an annual basis and distributes $2,500 awards every fall. To nominate a young person, the adult nominator must submit a fully-completed nomination packet and references form (received in the Prize office by April 30). For more information and to view the nomination form, go to www.barronprize.org Talk to your counselor if you would like to be nominated!
American Legion Scholarship American Legion Scholarship is a offering up to $18,000 in scholarship money for the best constitutional speech. This years topics include issues within the following: Amendment 5, Amendment 6, Article 5, and Article 4 Section 3 Para 1. Speak to Mrs. Bergen for more details.
Janet Miller
University High School
2355 E. Keats M/S UH 134
Fresno, CA 93740
Office-559-278-8264
Fax-559-278-0447
University High School Bulletin for Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Speaker for Junior State On Wednesday, November 18th, from 12:00-1:00pm, Gloria Rodriguez will come to speak to the JSA members in Room 14 (Mrs. Hill). You are not going to want to miss our first speaker! Don't be late!
Last Day to Drop a Fresno State Class - Deadline Approaching November 17th is the last day to drop a Fresno State course. However, all drops must be for a serious and compelling reason, verified with documentation, and approved by the instructor and department chair of the Fresno State course.
Soccer Winter Session
If you are interested in the Indoor Soccer Class for the winter session, please see Mr. Benslay to get a signature. The Fee for the class will be $50, to pay for the use of the field for the two week session. The class is designed to help the students wanting to make the team get into shape and those just wanting to play indoor soccer. It is a new experience if you have not tried it yet.
Peer Mentor Pizza Party Attention All Freshmen and New Students: The Peer Mentors will be hosting a pizza party and scavenger hunt in the Amphitheater on Friday, November 20th at lunch. You must participate in the activity to get your free slice of pizza.
December Phoenix Alliance Date Change
Date change for December Phoenix Alliance Meeting
New date: Wednesday, December 9th
Time: 7:00 PM
Room 18
Parking code to be announced
Firebird Meeting Attention Firebird Members: We will be having a quick meeting on Wednesday, November 18th in the CMC at lunch. Treats will be provided.
Parent Notices
New volunteer positions needed: UHS Development Team
New volunteer positions needed: University High School - DEVELOPMENT TEAM
The Development Team is in charge of raising general and specific funds on a larger scale for our school and involves seeking potential contacts for funding opportunities and creating awareness of funding potentials.
If you are a registered volunteer and are interested in serving on this committee, please access your volunteer account via the LOG-IN link on the UHS Website or click on the following link:
https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=18915
If you have NOT registered as a volunteer yet and are interested in serving on this committee or others, please access the REGISTRATION link on the UHS website or click on the following link.
https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?AP=1554073835
If you are not sure whether or not you are registered, please contact us.
If you have forgotten or misplaced your password, simply follow the instrucitons on the LOG-IN page.
Thank you for all that you do for UHS!!
If you have any questions, feel free to contact:
Sylvia Waxman at uhsvolunteer@gmail.com or
Carolyn Plunkett at cmplunkett@sbcglobal.net
Boston College Trip - Rooming Assignments
The "Boston College Trip" is full, but if you'd like to be on the wait list, contact Ms. Patterson as soon as possible!
Also, an email was sent this weekend, soliciting requests for rooming assignments. If you did not receive this email, please email Ms. Patterson, so she can add your email address to her list serve.
Parents, SAVE THE DATE!
March 20th, 2010.
That is the planned date for Phoenix alliance's spring fundraiser.
We have a dinner, live and silent auction, and student entertainment.
This years' goal:
Furnish the forum!
Translated from Latin, that means we are working to help finance the equipment and material supplies needed in our new school building when we move in next year.
It is a great time to get together with family and friends and all the UHS community to have some fun and raise a little . . . money for a great cause - our kids' school!
Mark your calendars now!
Volunteer site (Volgistics) email problems
We have received information that many of our volunteers are not receiving our email messages or are unable to open them. This may be due to the most recent updates and installation of security filters.
Many people use email filtering tools to reduce the amount of unwanted SPAM they receive. In some cases, these email filtering tools can also block legitimate mail from reaching you.
If your email system uses SPAM filters you can prevent these filters from blocking our email messages to you by adding our volunteer mail system's email address to your safe sender list or white list.
Our messages to our volunteer data base is sent via our contracted server with Volgistics, our host.
To add us to your safe list follow the instructions for your email provider:
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Choirs Cancelled On Thursday and Friday this week, Nov. 19-20. Freshman Concert Choir, Women's Ensemble, and Chamber Singers will NOT meet. Mr. Lapp will be with the honor choir participants. See you next week.
General Announcements
Ski / Snowboard Winter Session Course
All are welcome to sign up for the Ski / Snowboard course. It's lots of fun.
This UHS elective is designated a 5 star experience by a top outdoor magazine and a top ten pick of fun and educational courses for high school students by several major American and European magazines.
Those with questions can email Mr. Roberts at mroberts@csufresno.edu
ASB Hollywood Performance Trip
ASB is sponsoring a trip to the Pantages Theater this March 13. We will see the matinee performance of "Cats". Bus and show tickets are $55 for side-mezzanine or $65 for middle-mezzanine seats. Reservations for your seats can be made in the office starting Monday, Oct 26, 12:30 to 1:00 pm, and after 3:00 pm. See Mr. Benslay for more information. Lunch will be at Universal Citywalk, but is not included in the price. Get your tickets quickly, we only have 100 tickets available.
Ski / Snowboard Session Forms and Payment Due Date
The documents and permission forms needed for the Ski / Snowboard course are now available in room 4.
Payment due date is November 30. Those with questions may email me at mroberts@csufresno.edu
Dance Team Bake Sale Help support the University High School Dance Team by purchasing homemade baked goods beginning on Monday the 9th and continuing on the 10th, 12th, 17th, and 19th.
Boston Colleges Tour Enrollees and Ski / Snowboard
College Tour students may take the first week of the Ski / Snowboard Session course if space is available.
Those interested or with questions should notify Mr. Roberts at mroberts@csufresno.edu
Yearbook Personal Page Opportunity
Attention students of every grade!
Haven't you always wanted your own personal page in the yearbook?
Well guess what- You can!
Personal pages are available for parents of seniors to send their best wishes AND for groups of friends to show off their hand-picked pictures!
Prices are as follows:
$100 for a quarter page
$175 for a half page
$250 for a full page
So tell your parents and talk to your friends, and help make the 2010 yearbook an even more exciting purchase!
Stop by Room 4 for any questions!
Clubs
Life Club-Christmas Project
"Would you like to help help a child in need this month?
Operation Christmas Child provides shoe boxes for people like you to fill with toys and supplies for needy children around the world.
These boxes can be found in Rm. 14 along with instructions on how to fill them.
Show a child you care this year by filling a box and returning it to Rm. 14 by November 23!
You can also include letters, pictures, and/or an address to get word back from the child who recieved your blessing. Many children this year are suffering through loss, wars, poverty, and and more, but you can give them hope and love this holiday with a simple gift.
Please help!"
Student Activities
Boston College Trip - Mandatory Meeting All parents of students attending the Boston college visitation elective are required to attend an informational meeting on Friday, December 4th at 7:00 p.m. in Dr. Torrance's room.
Community Opportunities
The Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize for Young Writers High school sophomores and juniors: Submit your poem to the 2010 Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize for Young Writers Contest! The winner will be chosen by The Kenyon Review Poetry Editor, David Baker, and his or her poem will be published in KR! The winner will also be offered a full scholarship to the 2010 Young Writers Workshop at Kenyon College, a residential two-week summer program for aspiring writers. Submissions will be accepted between November 1-30, 2009. Applicants should submit one poem through the online submissions program (link will be live on November 1st). Until then, please join us at our Facebook group: Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize 2010. Check out their website for more information: www.kenyonreview.org/contests-pg.php
Bentley University Tomorrow25 Award Hey juniors! Bentley University is having their sixth annual Tomorrow25 competition, a leadership program designed to honor 25 high-achieving high school juniors who demonstrate leadership and accomplishment in a variety of ways in order to make positive change in the world around them. The winners will receive a group advertisement in TIME magazine and an all-expenses-paid trip for them and their parents to the 2010 Bentley Leadership Forum. This forum is presented in cooperation with TIME magazine and features prominent leaders from all over the world. It will be held on April 22, 2010 on Bentley campus, located minutes from Boston. Contestants must be nominated and nominations must be submitted by January 15, 2010. For selection criteria, nomination forms, and information about last year's winners, go to www.bentley.edu/Tomorrow25
College Info
USC Portfolio Forum The USC Roski School of Fine Arts is looking for talented students who want to be artists and designers. The have scholarships, internship opportunities, a noted faculty, and an energetic campus environment. On Sunday, November 22 from 1-4 p.m. they will have a Portfolio Forum and fall open house event. High school seniors are invited to bring their portfolio for review, meet faculty, and tour the campus. The campus offers BA and BFA art programs in Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics, Photography, Digital Media and Design. For reservations at the Portfolio Forum, go to http://roski.usc.edu/
Reminder on Test Scores and College Applications!! Students!!! Please note that when you are applying to college, you must have your SAT I / SAT II / ACT scores sent directly from College Board to each institution to which you are applying! For CSU applicants: The CSU mentor institution code for the SAT is 3594. If you have any questions or concerns, talk to your counselor or one of the counselor interns!
Fresno Pacific University Visitation Fresno Pacific will be back on campus on Wednesday November 18th at noon! They are the Central Valley's only accredited Christian university, offering leading academic programs and ethical and spiritual development. FPU focuses on ethical development and professional preparation that develops students into leaders in their field, community, and church. They offer more than 45 areas of study! Come and find out about the exciting opportunities at Fresno Pacific! Wednesday, November 18th 12:00 p.m. in Room #LS169
Scholarship Info
Safe Jobs for Youth Month Poster and Video Contests The University of Berkeley Young Worker Project presents two contents for high school students in California: Poster Contest and Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest. There will be cash prizes!!! $400 for first, $300 for second, and $200 for third!! Poster Contest: design a poster in any media highlighting job safety and health for teens. Deadline 11/2/09. PSA Contest: design a 30-second video highlighting job safety and health for teens. Use your creative talents: acting, dancing, singing, script writing, directing, etc! Deadline 1/11/2010. For details, entry forms, helpful tips, and previous winners check out www.youngworkers.org or call (510)643-8902.
Dr. Seuss's Oh, the Places You'll Go! College Scholarship This Scholarship recognizes one high school senior with an award of a $5,000 scholarship to be used to attend the college of his or her choice. Entries must be postmarked by February 15, 2010. To get an application, visit the Counselor Intern's desk or go to: www.ohtheplaces.org
Boston University's Trustee Scholarship Competition Boston University (BU) is announcing their 35th annual Trustee Scholarship Competition which awards a four-year, full tuition scholarship to BU! The application deadline is December 1, 2009 and requires school nomination. If you would like to be nominated, please talk to your counselor, Ms. Patterson or Ms. Bird. For more information go to: www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee For information on other scholarship opportunities at BU, please go to: www.bu.edu/admissions/scholarships
ACT Poster Concept Contest The ACT is announcing a contest to encourage students to tap into their creativity and qualify for a scholarship of up to $5,000! Students enter the contest by designing a poster that encourages other students to attend college and take the ACT as their college entrance exam. The winning poster will be used to produce the 2010-2011 ACT test date information poster, distributed to high schools nationwide! The Official Entry Form and poster must be postmarked on or between October 19, 2009, and January 30, 2010. For Official Entry Form, Information Sheet, and Complete Official Rules, go to www.actstudent.org/postercontest
CAC Announces 2009-2010 Scholarships! The California Association of Collectors has announced a scholarship for California high school seniors for use at any accredited college, university, or vocational school. Three prizes will be awarded: First ($2,500), Second ($2,000), and Third ($1,500). The scholarship is based upon a one page application and essay on "Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Credit during Your College Years." All entries must be postmarked by February 1, 2010. For application and scholarship rules, please go to www.cacesf.org .
KFC Colonel's Scholars KFC Colonel's scholars is looking for high school seniors with financial need to qualify for their Program. Awards are up to $20,000 for tuition, fees, textbooks, room and board. To qualify, graduating high school seniors must: - Earn a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 2.75 - Enroll in a public college or university within their state of legal residence. - Plan to pursue a bachelor's degree - Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident - Demonstrate financial need The online scholarship application will be available from December 1, 2009 to February 10, 2010 at www.kfcscholars.org Students can also call toll-free 1-866-KFC-7240 with questions.
Colby College's Ralph F. Bunche Scholars Program The Ralph J. Bunche Scholars honors program recognizes students of color with demonstrated scholastic strength and leadership potential. Those who qualify, receive special grants (scholarships) as part of their financial aid package. Each Bunche Scholar is not required to work a campus job as part of the financial aid package, and received a one-time $3,000 internship stipend for use during once summer during his or her Colby career. Students interested in being nominated for this program should contact their counselor as a letter of recommendation and an application are required for consideration. Buche nominations are due November 15 for Early Decision 1 candidates, and January 1 for Early Decision 2 and Regular Decision candidates. If you are a student of color who is strong academically and has leadership potential, talk to your counselor about this opportunity today!
Young Epidemiology Scholars Competition Young Epidemiology Scholars (YES) Competition offers 120 students college scholarships of up to $50,000 and the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. (all expenses paid) to present their research. To enter, students submit a research project that sheds light on a health problem, using the methods of analysis employed by epidemiologists. Epidemiology is the science of exploring patterns of disease, illness and injury within populations with the goal of developing methods for prevention, control and treatment to improve health outcomes. High school juniors and seniors are invited to participate. The deadline for submissions is February 1, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. ET. For more information go to www.collegeboard.com/yes
Girls Going Places 2009 Award Program This annual awards program is designed to reward the enterprising spirits of girls ages 12 to 18. Every year, prizes totaling $30,000 are granted to three top winners and 12 finalists to further their entrepreneurial pursuits or save for college. To enter you must submit and application, a 250 word personal statement AND a 750 word recommendation letter from an adult endorsing you as an accomplished young entrepreneur. Entries must be postmarked by or on 2/26/2010. For details on how to enter and to download your application, check out www.girlsgoingplaces.com
2010 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award Are you a budding entrepreneur? Do you have dreams of owning your own business? If you answered yes to any of these questions, visit www.NFIB.com/YEA beginning Ocotober 31, 2009 to apply for the 2010 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award. Scholarship valued from $1,000-$10,000.
Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet. Their leadership and courage make them true heroesÑand inspirations to us all. Each year, the Barron Prize selects ten winners nationwide. Half of the winners have focused on helping their communities and fellow beings; half have focused on protecting the health and sustainability of the environment.The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes is available to students age 18 and younger who have organized and led a service activity that has clearly benefited other people. Your service activity must have been initiated and motivated primarily by you and cannot have been an assignment for school or work. Additionally, you must demonstrate a positive spirit and high moral purpose. The Barron Prize relies on thoughtful adults to identify and nominate children from the diverse communities in which they live. The Prize accepts nominations on an annual basis and distributes $2,500 awards every fall. To nominate a young person, the adult nominator must submit a fully-completed nomination packet and references form (received in the Prize office by April 30). For more information and to view the nomination form, go to www.barronprize.org Talk to your counselor if you would like to be nominated!
American Legion Scholarship American Legion Scholarship is a offering up to $18,000 in scholarship money for the best constitutional speech. This years topics include issues within the following: Amendment 5, Amendment 6, Article 5, and Article 4 Section 3 Para 1. Speak to Mrs. Bergen for more details.
Janet Miller
University High School
2355 E. Keats M/S UH 134
Fresno, CA 93740
Office-559-278-8264
Fax-559-278-0447
University High School Bulletin for Monday, November 16, 2009
Speaker for Junior State On Wednesday, November 18th, from 12:00-1:00pm, Gloria Rodriguez will come to speak to the JSA members in Room 14 (Mrs. Hill). You are not going to want to miss our first speaker! Don't be late!
Last Day to Drop a Fresno State Class - Deadline Approaching November 17th is the last day to drop a Fresno State course. However, all drops must be for a serious and compelling reason, verified with documentation, and approved by the instructor and department chair of the Fresno State course.
World History Grades are now reflected in Power School. However, zeros have not been entered for missing assignments, so grades may look higher than they really are!
Soccer Winter Session
If you are interested in the Indoor Soccer Class for the winter session, please see Mr. Benslay to get a signature. The Fee for the class will be $50, to pay for the use of the field for the two week session. The class is designed to help the students wanting to make the team get into shape and those just wanting to play indoor soccer. It is a new experience if you have not tried it yet.
Peer Mentor Pizza Party Attention All Freshmen and New Students: The Peer Mentors will be hosting a pizza party and scavenger hunt in the Amphitheater on Friday, November 20th at lunch. You must participate in the activity to get your free slice of pizza.
Parent Notices
New volunteer positions needed: UHS Development Team
New volunteer positions needed: University High School - DEVELOPMENT TEAM
The Development Team is in charge of raising general and specific funds on a larger scale for our school and involves seeking potential contacts for funding opportunities and creating awareness of funding potentials.
If you are a registered volunteer and are interested in serving on this committee, please access your volunteer account via the LOG-IN link on the UHS Website or click on the following link:
https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=18915
If you have NOT registered as a volunteer yet and are interested in serving on this committee or others, please access the REGISTRATION link on the UHS website or click on the following link.
https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?AP=1554073835
If you are not sure whether or not you are registered, please contact us.
If you have forgotten or misplaced your password, simply follow the instrucitons on the LOG-IN page.
Thank you for all that you do for UHS!!
If you have any questions, feel free to contact:
Sylvia Waxman at uhsvolunteer@gmail.com or
Carolyn Plunkett at cmplunkett@sbcglobal.net
Boston College Trip - Rooming Assignments
The "Boston College Trip" is full, but if you'd like to be on the wait list, contact Ms. Patterson as soon as possible!
Also, an email was sent this weekend, soliciting requests for rooming assignments. If you did not receive this email, please email Ms. Patterson, so she can add your email address to her list serve.
Parents, SAVE THE DATE!
March 20th, 2010.
That is the planned date for Phoenix alliance's spring fundraiser.
We have a dinner, live and silent auction, and student entertainment.
This years' goal:
Furnish the forum!
Translated from Latin, that means we are working to help finance the equipment and material supplies needed in our new school building when we move in next year.
It is a great time to get together with family and friends and all the UHS community to have some fun and raise a little . . . money for a great cause - our kids' school!
Mark your calendars now!
Volunteer site (Volgistics) email problems
We have received information that many of our volunteers are not receiving our email messages or are unable to open them. This may be due to the most recent updates and installation of security filters.
Many people use email filtering tools to reduce the amount of unwanted SPAM they receive. In some cases, these email filtering tools can also block legitimate mail from reaching you.
If your email system uses SPAM filters you can prevent these filters from blocking our email messages to you by adding our volunteer mail system's email address to your safe sender list or white list.
Our messages to our volunteer data base is sent via our contracted server with Volgistics, our host.
To add us to your safe list follow the instructions for your email provider:
America Online: If you have AOL 9.0 Enhanced, go to keyword "address book" and put mailer@volgistics.com in an e-mail address field in your address book.
MSN Hotmail: Select "Options" and then "Junk E-mail Protection" and add mailer@volgistics.com to your Safe List.
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Other ISPs: Some ISPs enable spam filters that you can turn off or update to your preferences. Check your ISPs Web site or contact their technical support team if you believe you are missing messages from us. Ask them to be sure messages sent by 'mailer@volgistics.com are always accepted. (Comcast)
Microsoft Outlook: From the Outlook menu choose 'Actions,' then 'Junk E-Mail' and then 'Junk E-mail Options.' Select the 'Safe Senders' tab and then click the 'Add' button. Enter 'mailer@volgistics.com' and then click the OK button.
Other Email Software: Check your email software options or settings screen to see if you can add 'mailer@volgistics.com' to a "white list" or "safe list" of senders that are never filtered.
General Announcements
Ski / Snowboard Winter Session Course
All are welcome to sign up for the Ski / Snowboard course. It's lots of fun.
This UHS elective is designated a 5 star experience by a top outdoor magazine and a top ten pick of fun and educational courses for high school students by several major American and European magazines.
Those with questions can email Mr. Roberts at mroberts@csufresno.edu
ASB Hollywood Performance Trip
ASB is sponsoring a trip to the Pantages Theater this March 13. We will see the matinee performance of "Cats". Bus and show tickets are $55 for side-mezzanine or $65 for middle-mezzanine seats. Reservations for your seats can be made in the office starting Monday, Oct 26, 12:30 to 1:00 pm, and after 3:00 pm. See Mr. Benslay for more information. Lunch will be at Universal Citywalk, but is not included in the price. Get your tickets quickly, we only have 100 tickets available.
Ski / Snowboard Session Forms and Payment Due Date
The documents and permission forms needed for the Ski / Snowboard course are now available in room 4.
Payment due date is November 30. Those with questions may email me at mroberts@csufresno.edu
Dance Team Bake Sale Help support the University High School Dance Team by purchasing homemade baked goods beginning on Monday the 9th and continuing on the 10th, 12th, 17th, and 19th.
Boston Colleges Tour Enrollees and Ski / Snowboard
College Tour students may take the first week of the Ski / Snowboard Session course if space is available.
Those interested or with questions should notify Mr. Roberts at mroberts@csufresno.edu
Yearbook Personal Page Opportunity
Attention students of every grade!
Haven't you always wanted your own personal page in the yearbook?
Well guess what- You can!
Personal pages are available for parents of seniors to send their best wishes AND for groups of friends to show off their hand-picked pictures!
Prices are as follows:
$100 for a quarter page
$175 for a half page
$250 for a full page
So tell your parents and talk to your friends, and help make the 2010 yearbook an even more exciting purchase!
Stop by Room 4 for any questions!
Clubs
Human Chess Game
The Chess Club is sponsoring a "Human Chess" game on Monday, November 16th at Lunch.
Human Chess Game: We will have a meeting on November 9th in room 8 at lunch to discuss costumes and rules of play.
White Team 1. King Jacob Matsushita 2. Queen Karandeep Gill 3. Rook1 Adriana Threlkeld 4. Rook2 Daniel Hiebert 5. Bishop1 Valerie Binion 6. Bishop2 Daniel Jones 7. Knight1 Nick Newsome 8. Knight2 Shaun Lichti 9. Pawn1 Ernesto Vaquilar 10. Pawn2 Abby Kast 11. Pawn3 Nicole Fronda 12. Pawn4 Meghan Jensen 13. Pawn5 Hannah Ewert 14. Pawn6 Chris Herrick 15. Pawn7 Kendall Hall 16. Pawn8 Joe Price
Black Team 1. King Dhiraj Holden 2. Queen Darrel Weng 3. Rook1 Kelli Binion 4. Rook2 Matt Harikian 5. Bishop1 Jarrett Bailey 6. Bishop2 Harry McComb 7. Knight1 Martin Walker 8. Knight2 Joseph Matsushita 9. Pawn1 Chaise Allegra 10. Pawn2 Michael Gunning 11. Pawn3 Julia Hall 12. Pawn4 Kanada Becker 13. Pawn5 Christy Wilborn 14. Pawn6 Hannah William 15. Pawn7 Phoebe Stevens 16. Pawn8 Erik Tomambo
Life Club-Christmas Project
"Would you like to help help a child in need this month?
Operation Christmas Child provides shoe boxes for people like you to fill with toys and supplies for needy children around the world.
These boxes can be found in Rm. 14 along with instructions on how to fill them.
Show a child you care this year by filling a box and returning it to Rm. 14 by November 23!
You can also include letters, pictures, and/or an address to get word back from the child who recieved your blessing. Many children this year are suffering through loss, wars, poverty, and and more, but you can give them hope and love this holiday with a simple gift.
Please help!"
Student Activities
Boston College Trip - Mandatory Meeting All parents of students attending the Boston college visitation elective are required to attend an informational meeting on Friday, December 4th at 7:00 p.m. in Dr. Torrance's room.
Community Opportunities
The Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize for Young Writers High school sophomores and juniors: Submit your poem to the 2010 Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize for Young Writers Contest! The winner will be chosen by The Kenyon Review Poetry Editor, David Baker, and his or her poem will be published in KR! The winner will also be offered a full scholarship to the 2010 Young Writers Workshop at Kenyon College, a residential two-week summer program for aspiring writers. Submissions will be accepted between November 1-30, 2009. Applicants should submit one poem through the online submissions program (link will be live on November 1st). Until then, please join us at our Facebook group: Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize 2010. Check out their website for more information: www.kenyonreview.org/contests-pg.php
Bentley University Tomorrow25 Award Hey juniors! Bentley University is having their sixth annual Tomorrow25 competition, a leadership program designed to honor 25 high-achieving high school juniors who demonstrate leadership and accomplishment in a variety of ways in order to make positive change in the world around them. The winners will receive a group advertisement in TIME magazine and an all-expenses-paid trip for them and their parents to the 2010 Bentley Leadership Forum. This forum is presented in cooperation with TIME magazine and features prominent leaders from all over the world. It will be held on April 22, 2010 on Bentley campus, located minutes from Boston. Contestants must be nominated and nominations must be submitted by January 15, 2010. For selection criteria, nomination forms, and information about last year's winners, go to www.bentley.edu/Tomorrow25
College Info
USC Portfolio Forum The USC Roski School of Fine Arts is looking for talented students who want to be artists and designers. The have scholarships, internship opportunities, a noted faculty, and an energetic campus environment. On Sunday, November 22 from 1-4 p.m. they will have a Portfolio Forum and fall open house event. High school seniors are invited to bring their portfolio for review, meet faculty, and tour the campus. The campus offers BA and BFA art programs in Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics, Photography, Digital Media and Design. For reservations at the Portfolio Forum, go to http://roski.usc.edu/
Reminder on Test Scores and College Applications!! Students!!! Please note that when you are applying to college, you must have your SAT I / SAT II / ACT scores sent directly from College Board to each institution to which you are applying! For CSU applicants: The CSU mentor institution code for the SAT is 3594. If you have any questions or concerns, talk to your counselor or one of the counselor interns!
Fresno Pacific University Visitation Fresno Pacific will be back on campus on Wednesday November 18th at noon! They are the Central ValleyÕs only accredited Christian university, offering leading academic programs and ethical and spiritual development. FPU focuses on ethical development and professional preparation that develops students into leaders in their field, community, and church. They offer more than 45 areas of study! Come and find out about the exciting opportunities at Fresno Pacific! Wednesday, November 18th 12:00 p.m. in Room #LS169
Scholarship Info
Safe Jobs for Youth Month Poster and Video Contests The University of Berkeley Young Worker Project presents two contents for high school students in California: Poster Contest and Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest. There will be cash prizes!!! $400 for first, $300 for second, and $200 for third!! Poster Contest: design a poster in any media highlighting job safety and health for teens. Deadline 11/2/09. PSA Contest: design a 30-second video highlighting job safety and health for teens. Use your creative talents: acting, dancing, singing, script writing, directing, etc! Deadline 1/11/2010. For details, entry forms, helpful tips, and previous winners check out www.youngworkers.org or call (510)643-8902.
Seattle University's Sullivan Leadership Award Competition Sullivan Leaders are selected on the basis of demonstrated service, leadership, and academic achievement and receive full tuition, room, and meals for each of fours years of undergraduate study at Seattle University! Nine Sullivan Leadership Awards are given each year and 36 finalists receive other Seattle University scholarships ranging from $11,000 to $18,500 per year. The Award Application, along with a complete admissions application must be transmitted or postmarked on or before November 15, 2009. Candidates are required to attend the Sullivan Leaders' Day competition on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Seattle University. Forty-five finalists will be invited back for the final competition on Friday, February 26, 2010. Winners will be announced in March. For the Sullivan Leadership Award application and information, visit the website at www.seattleu.edu/sullivan
Dr. Seuss's Oh, the Places You'll Go! College Scholarship This Scholarship recognizes one high school senior with an award of a $5,000 scholarship to be used to attend the college of his or her choice. Entries must be postmarked by February 15, 2010. To get an application, visit the Counselor Intern's desk or go to: www.ohtheplaces.org
Boston University's Trustee Scholarship Competition Boston University (BU) is announcing their 35th annual Trustee Scholarship Competition which awards a four-year, full tuition scholarship to BU! The application deadline is December 1, 2009 and requires school nomination. If you would like to be nominated, please talk to your counselor, Ms. Patterson or Ms. Bird. For more information go to: www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee For information on other scholarship opportunities at BU, please go to: www.bu.edu/admissions/scholarships
ACT Poster Concept Contest The ACT is announcing a contest to encourage students to tap into their creativity and qualify for a scholarship of up to $5,000! Students enter the contest by designing a poster that encourages other students to attend college and take the ACT as their college entrance exam. The winning poster will be used to produce the 2010-2011 ACT test date information poster, distributed to high schools nationwide! The Official Entry Form and poster must be postmarked on or between October 19, 2009, and January 30, 2010. For Official Entry Form, Information Sheet, and Complete Official Rules, go to www.actstudent.org/postercontest
CAC Announces 2009-2010 Scholarships! The California Association of Collectors has announced a scholarship for California high school seniors for use at any accredited college, university, or vocational school. Three prizes will be awarded: First ($2,500), Second ($2,000), and Third ($1,500). The scholarship is based upon a one page application and essay on "Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Credit during Your College Years." All entries must be postmarked by February 1, 2010. For application and scholarship rules, please go to www.cacesf.org .
KFC Colonel's Scholars KFC Colonel's scholars is looking for high school seniors with financial need to qualify for their Program. Awards are up to $20,000 for tuition, fees, textbooks, room and board. To qualify, graduating high school seniors must: - Earn a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 2.75 - Enroll in a public college or university within their state of legal residence. - Plan to pursue a bachelor's degree - Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident - Demonstrate financial need The online scholarship application will be available from December 1, 2009 to February 10, 2010 at www.kfcscholars.org Students can also call toll-free 1-866-KFC-7240 with questions.
Colby College's Ralph F. Bunche Scholars Program The Ralph J. Bunche Scholars honors program recognizes students of color with demonstrated scholastic strength and leadership potential. Those who qualify, receive special grants (scholarships) as part of their financial aid package. Each Bunche Scholar is not required to work a campus job as part of the financial aid package, and received a one-time $3,000 internship stipend for use during once summer during his or her Colby career. Students interested in being nominated for this program should contact their counselor as a letter of recommendation and an application are required for consideration. Buche nominations are due November 15 for Early Decision 1 candidates, and January 1 for Early Decision 2 and Regular Decision candidates. If you are a student of color who is strong academically and has leadership potential, talk to your counselor about this opportunity today!
Young Epidemiology Scholars Competition Young Epidemiology Scholars (YES) Competition offers 120 students college scholarships of up to $50,000 and the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. (all expenses paid) to present their research. To enter, students submit a research project that sheds light on a health problem, using the methods of analysis employed by epidemiologists. Epidemiology is the science of exploring patterns of disease, illness and injury within populations with the goal of developing methods for prevention, control and treatment to improve health outcomes. High school juniors and seniors are invited to participate. The deadline for submissions is February 1, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. ET. For more information go to www.collegeboard.com/yes
Girls Going Places 2009 Award Program This annual awards program is designed to reward the enterprising spirits of girls ages 12 to 18. Every year, prizes totaling $30,000 are granted to three top winners and 12 finalists to further their entrepreneurial pursuits or save for college. To enter you must submit and application, a 250 word personal statement AND a 750 word recommendation letter from an adult endorsing you as an accomplished young entrepreneur. Entries must be postmarked by or on 2/26/2010. For details on how to enter and to download your application, check out www.girlsgoingplaces.com
2010 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award Are you a budding entrepreneur? Do you have dreams of owning your own business? If you answered yes to any of these questions, visit www.NFIB.com/YEA beginning Ocotober 31, 2009 to apply for the 2010 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award. Scholarship valued from $1,000-$10,000.
Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet. Their leadership and courage make them true heroesÑand inspirations to us all. Each year, the Barron Prize selects ten winners nationwide. Half of the winners have focused on helping their communities and fellow beings; half have focused on protecting the health and sustainability of the environment.The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes is available to students age 18 and younger who have organized and led a service activity that has clearly benefited other people. Your service activity must have been initiated and motivated primarily by you and cannot have been an assignment for school or work. Additionally, you must demonstrate a positive spirit and high moral purpose. The Barron Prize relies on thoughtful adults to identify and nominate children from the diverse communities in which they live. The Prize accepts nominations on an annual basis and distributes $2,500 awards every fall. To nominate a young person, the adult nominator must submit a fully-completed nomination packet and references form (received in the Prize office by April 30). For more information and to view the nomination form, go to www.barronprize.org Talk to your counselor if you would like to be nominated!
American Legion Scholarship American Legion Scholarship is a offering up to $18,000 in scholarship money for the best constitutional speech. This years topics include issues within the following: Amendment 5, Amendment 6, Article 5, and Article 4 Section 3 Para 1. Speak to Mrs. Bergen for more details.
Janet Miller
University High School
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University High School Bulletin for Friday, November 13, 2009
www.csufresno.edu/univhigh
Don't miss out on your Magic of the Arts Tickets!
The date of Magic of the Arts is coming quickly.
This is an event that traditionally all University High School families attend.
We know that many of you wait until the last minute to buy tickets.
This year however, we have invited all alumni and parents of alumni to join us and we don't want them to buy all the tickets before you get a chance to purchase yours.
So please get your tickets as soon as possible and do not wait until the last minute
Call or visit our office to get general seating tickets for $12.
Preferred seats cost $25 and can be purchased at the University High School Office.
Fresno City College Placement Test -Updated There will be a Fresno City College Placement Test on Monday, November 16th at 3:00pm in room 14. If you are planning to attend Fresno City College next Fall or during the summer for high school enrichment you must take the placement test. Seniors planning to apply to FCC must also fill out an application online ASAP and bring with them to the test their designated Fresno City College student ID (which is given in an email after applying). All other students must bring their social security number. Please give your performing group instructors 24 hour notice if you plan to miss class.
Senior Reminder Attention All Seniors: Friday, November 13th is the last day you can give Mrs. Bird or Mrs. Patterson your college application materials for private colleges. Remember to include for each college you are applying to, manila envelopes addressed to the college your applying to with stamps, secondary school reports or counselor evaluation form, one counselor letter of recommendation form, one personal statement and one parent letter. Mid-year and Final-year reports along with envelopes/stamps are also required for each common application college you are applying to.
Pick up your Magic of the Arts tickets in the UHS Office
If you pre-ordered Magic of the Arts tickets-you can pick them up in the UHS Office.
Office hours are 7:30-5:00
Speaker for Junior State On Wednesday, November 18th, from 12:00-1:00pm, Gloria Rodriguez will come to speak to the JSA members in Room 14 (Mrs. Hill). You are not going to want to miss our first speaker! Don't be late!
Last Day to Drop a Fresno State Class - Deadline Approaching November 17th is the last day to drop a Fresno State course. However, all drops must be for a serious and compelling reason, verified with documentation, and approved by the instructor and department chair of the Fresno State course.
World History Grades are now reflected in Power School. However, zeros have not been entered for missing assignments, so grades may look higher than they really are!
Important! Extra Band Rehearsal on Friday afternoon!
Mr. Mendelson is calling an extra rehearsal for all bands including Jazz band on Friday
4:00 PM
Fresno State Practice room-Same room as Tuesday's rehearsal.
Please see Mr. Mendelson if you are not able to attend.
Computer Programming Club Meeting There will be a meeting on Friday, November 13th at 12:10 in Room 15. We will discuss what we have learned about C++ over the past weeks along with programming. Bring your laptops!
Student Recognitions
Congratulations UHS Forensics Team! Saturday's tournament was a triumph for UHS! 7 of our 9 competitors made it to the final round. Special congratulations to:
Catherine Chooljian - 1st in Varsity Expos
Ruth Wong - 6th in Varsity OO
Serri Toyloy & AD Pineda - 5th in Varsity DUO
Amy Zhang - 3rd in JV OO
Sam Hunnicutt - 2nd in JV OO
AD Pineda - 1st in JV Expos
Ivan Yang also made it to the final round and just missed placing. Well done!!
Parent Notices
New volunteer positions needed: UHS Development Team
New volunteer positions needed: University High School - DEVELOPMENT TEAM
The Development Team is in charge of raising general and specific funds on a larger scale for our school and involves seeking potential contacts for funding opportunities and creating awareness of funding potentials.
If you are a registered volunteer and are interested in serving on this committee, please access your volunteer account via the LOG-IN link on the UHS Website or click on the following link:
https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=18915
If you have NOT registered as a volunteer yet and are interested in serving on this committee or others, please access the REGISTRATION link on the UHS website or click on the following link.
https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?AP=1554073835
If you are not sure whether or not you are registered, please contact us.
If you have forgotten or misplaced your password, simply follow the instrucitons on the LOG-IN page.
Thank you for all that you do for UHS!!
If you have any questions, feel free to contact:
Sylvia Waxman at uhsvolunteer@gmail.com or
Carolyn Plunkett at cmplunkett@sbcglobal.net
Boston College Trip - Rooming Assignments
The "Boston College Trip" is full, but if you'd like to be on the wait list, contact Ms. Patterson as soon as possible!
Also, an email was sent this weekend, soliciting requests for rooming assignments. If you did not receive this email, please email Ms. Patterson, so she can add your email address to her list serve.
Sophomore Conferences Attention Sophomore Parents and Students, last names M-Z: If you have not had your Sophomore Student/Parent Conference with Mrs. Bird please call her counseling intern at 278-1025 to schedule your conference today.
Parents, SAVE THE DATE!
March 20th, 2010.
That is the planned date for Phoenix alliance's spring fundraiser.
We have a dinner, live and silent auction, and student entertainment.
This years' goal:
Furnish the forum!
Translated from Latin, that means we are working to help finance the equipment and material supplies needed in our new school building when we move in next year.
It is a great time to get together with family and friends and all the UHS community to have some fun and raise a little . . . money for a great cause - our kids' school!
Mark your calendars now!
Volunteer site (Volgistics) email problems
We have received information that many of our volunteers are not receiving our email messages or are unable to open them. This may be due to the most recent updates and installation of security filters.
Many people use email filtering tools to reduce the amount of unwanted SPAM they receive. In some cases, these email filtering tools can also block legitimate mail from reaching you.
If your email system uses SPAM filters you can prevent these filters from blocking our email messages to you by adding our volunteer mail system's email address to your safe sender list or white list.
Our messages to our volunteer data base is sent via our contracted server with Volgistics, our host.
To add us to your safe list follow the instructions for your email provider:
America Online: If you have AOL 9.0 Enhanced, go to keyword "address book" and put mailer@volgistics.com in an e-mail address field in your address book.
MSN Hotmail: Select "Options" and then "Junk E-mail Protection" and add mailer@volgistics.com to your Safe List.
Yahoo Mail: Click the "addresses" button, then select "Add Contact" and save mailer@volgistics.com to your contacts list.
Other ISPs: Some ISPs enable spam filters that you can turn off or update to your preferences. Check your ISPs Web site or contact their technical support team if you believe you are missing messages from us. Ask them to be sure messages sent by 'mailer@volgistics.com are always accepted. (Comcast)
Microsoft Outlook: From the Outlook menu choose 'Actions,' then 'Junk E-Mail' and then 'Junk E-mail Options.' Select the 'Safe Senders' tab and then click the 'Add' button. Enter 'mailer@volgistics.com' and then click the OK button.
Other Email Software: Check your email software options or settings screen to see if you can add 'mailer@volgistics.com' to a "white list" or "safe list" of senders that are never filtered.
General Announcements
Ski / Snowboard Winter Session Course
All are welcome to sign up for the Ski / Snowboard course. It's lots of fun.
This UHS elective is designated a 5 star experience by a top outdoor magazine and a top ten pick of fun and educational courses for high school students by several major American and European magazines.
Those with questions can email Mr. Roberts at mroberts@csufresno.edu
Yearbooks For Sale at MOA
We'll be selling yearbooks during Magic of the Arts. The price is $65. Prices increase in January.
ASB Hollywood Performance Trip
ASB is sponsoring a trip to the Pantages Theater this March 13. We will see the matinee performance of "Cats". Bus and show tickets are $55 for side-mezzanine or $65 for middle-mezzanine seats. Reservations for your seats can be made in the office starting Monday, Oct 26, 12:30 to 1:00 pm, and after 3:00 pm. See Mr. Benslay for more information. Lunch will be at Universal Citywalk, but is not included in the price. Get your tickets quickly, we only have 100 tickets available.
Dance Team Bake Sale Help support the University High School Dance Team by purchasing homemade baked goods beginning on Monday the 9th and continuing on the 10th, 12th, 17th, and 19th.
Boston Colleges Tour Enrollees and Ski / Snowboard
College Tour students may take the first week of the Ski / Snowboard Session course if space is available.
Those interested or with questions should notify Mr. Roberts at mroberts@csufresno.edu
Yearbook Personal Page Opportunity
Attention students of every grade!
Haven't you always wanted your own personal page in the yearbook?
Well guess what- You can!
Personal pages are available for parents of seniors to send their best wishes AND for groups of friends to show off their hand-picked pictures!
Prices are as follows:
$100 for a quarter page
$175 for a half page
$250 for a full page
So tell your parents and talk to your friends, and help make the 2010 yearbook an even more exciting purchase!
Stop by Room 4 for any questions!
Clubs
Human Chess Game
The Chess Club is sponsoring a "Human Chess" game on Monday, November 16th at Lunch.
Human Chess Game: We will have a meeting on November 9th in room 8 at lunch to discuss costumes and rules of play.
White Team 1. King Jacob Matsushita 2. Queen Karandeep Gill 3. Rook1 Adriana Threlkeld 4. Rook2 Daniel Hiebert 5. Bishop1 Valerie Binion 6. Bishop2 Daniel Jones 7. Knight1 Nick Newsome 8. Knight2 Shaun Lichti 9. Pawn1 Ernesto Vaquilar 10. Pawn2 Abby Kast 11. Pawn3 Nicole Fronda 12. Pawn4 Meghan Jensen 13. Pawn5 Hannah Ewert 14. Pawn6 Chris Herrick 15. Pawn7 Kendall Hall 16. Pawn8 Joe Price
Black Team 1. King Dhiraj Holden 2. Queen Darrel Weng 3. Rook1 Kelli Binion 4. Rook2 Matt Harikian 5. Bishop1 Jarrett Bailey 6. Bishop2 Harry McComb 7. Knight1 Martin Walker 8. Knight2 Joseph Matsushita 9. Pawn1 Chaise Allegra 10. Pawn2 Michael Gunning 11. Pawn3 Julia Hall 12. Pawn4 Kanada Becker 13. Pawn5 Christy Wilborn 14. Pawn6 Hannah William 15. Pawn7 Phoebe Stevens 16. Pawn8 Erik Tomambo
Yearbook Meeting Friday 4pm Yearbook meets at 4pm on Friday FOR THE AD REPORT update, MOA planning, designating tasks
Junior Classical League State Convention Sign-ups will begin Monday, November 9 and continue through Friday, November 13. There is a $50 deposit required in order for students to sign-up, with checks made payable to UHS. There are 84 seats on the two buses for students to fill. Seniors have priority and may begin to sign-up on Monday, Juniors may start signing-up Tuesday, there is no school Wednesday, Sophomores may begin their sign-ups Thursday and Freshmen may sign-up Friday. Seats are sold first come, first serve. Students MUST sign-up with Mrs. Downer in Rm 9. Money that is left in the office will NOT be accepted. If there is a situation with a sibling who is in a different grade or if there are any other questions, please see Mrs. Downer.
Student Activities
Boston College Trip - Mandatory Meeting All parents of students attending the Boston college visitation elective are required to attend an informational meeting on Friday, December 4th at 7:00 p.m. in Dr. Torrance's room.
Community Opportunities
The Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize for Young Writers High school sophomores and juniors: Submit your poem to the 2010 Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize for Young Writers Contest! The winner will be chosen by The Kenyon Review Poetry Editor, David Baker, and his or her poem will be published in KR! The winner will also be offered a full scholarship to the 2010 Young Writers Workshop at Kenyon College, a residential two-week summer program for aspiring writers. Submissions will be accepted between November 1-30, 2009. Applicants should submit one poem through the online submissions program (link will be live on November 1st). Until then, please join us at our Facebook group: Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize 2010. Check out their website for more information: www.kenyonreview.org/contests-pg.php
Bentley University Tomorrow25 Award Hey juniors! Bentley University is having their sixth annual Tomorrow25 competition, a leadership program designed to honor 25 high-achieving high school juniors who demonstrate leadership and accomplishment in a variety of ways in order to make positive change in the world around them. The winners will receive a group advertisement in TIME magazine and an all-expenses-paid trip for them and their parents to the 2010 Bentley Leadership Forum. This forum is presented in cooperation with TIME magazine and features prominent leaders from all over the world. It will be held on April 22, 2010 on Bentley campus, located minutes from Boston. Contestants must be nominated and nominations must be submitted by January 15, 2010. For selection criteria, nomination forms, and information about last year's winners, go to www.bentley.edu/Tomorrow25
College Info
Discover Wellesley College Wellesley, a selective women's liberal arts college in Boston, is offering several opportunities to discover how academic excellence, leadership opportunities, resources for exploration, and a vibrant community are uniquely combined to form the Wellesley experience! Discover Wellesley Weekend: Sunday Oct 18- Monday Oct 19. During this overnight for high school seniors, there are student-led tours and panel discussions, information sessions led by admission and financial aid counselors, classes to view, and an overnight in the dorm! Please register early by calling 781-283-2282 or going online www.wellesley.edu/admission/discover . Discover Wellesley Days: Saturday, September 26 (Discover the Sciences); Monday, October 12 (Discover Campus Life), and Sunday, November 14 (Discover Multiculturalism). These programs include tours and information sessions. No registration is required. For more information, go to www.wellesley.edu/admission/discover .
Whitman College Fall Visitors' Day Are you interested in visiting Whitman College? If so, they are hosting two Visitor's Day this fall: Friday, October 9, 2009 and Friday, November 13, 2009. Both sessions will be from 8:45 a.m. until 3 p.m. on their campus located at 345 Boyer Ave, Walla Walla WA 99362. For more information, go to www.whitman.edu/content/admission/on-campus-programs/fall-visitors-days Admissions interviews are strongly recommended for seniors and are available in Fresno! Go to www.whitman.edu/admission/interview/ for more information.
University of San Francisco Visitation The University of San Francisco is a Jesuit Catholic, urban university with a global perspective. Programs include Nursing, Law, Engineering, and Honors Programs in Humanities and Business. A representative from USF will be on campus on Friday November 13 at 8 a.m. in room #9. Come by and find out about the opportunities at USF!
USC Portfolio Forum The USC Roski School of Fine Arts is looking for talented students who want to be artists and designers. The have scholarships, internship opportunities, a noted faculty, and an energetic campus environment. On Sunday, November 22 from 1-4 p.m. they will have a Portfolio Forum and fall open house event. High school seniors are invited to bring their portfolio for review, meet faculty, and tour the campus. The campus offers BA and BFA art programs in Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics, Photography, Digital Media and Design. For reservations at the Portfolio Forum, go to http://roski.usc.edu/
Fresno State's African American Student Recruitment Conference On Saturday, November 14, 2009 from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Fresno State's 28th Annual African American Student Recruitment Conference will be held at the Satellite Student Union on Fresno State's campus. If you are interested, register by October 30, 2009 at www.GOTOFRESNOSTATE.COM . For more information, contact Tanya Crabb at 559.278.2048 or tcrabb@csufresno.edu . Your future starts today!
Reminder on Test Scores and College Applications!! Students!!! Please note that when you are applying to college, you must have your SAT I / SAT II / ACT scores sent directly from College Board to each institution to which you are applying! For CSU applicants: The CSU mentor institution code for the SAT is 3594. If you have any questions or concerns, talk to your counselor or one of the counselor interns!
Scholarship Info
Safe Jobs for Youth Month Poster and Video Contests The University of Berkeley Young Worker Project presents two contents for high school students in California: Poster Contest and Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest. There will be cash prizes!!! $400 for first, $300 for second, and $200 for third!! Poster Contest: design a poster in any media highlighting job safety and health for teens. Deadline 11/2/09. PSA Contest: design a 30-second video highlighting job safety and health for teens. Use your creative talents: acting, dancing, singing, script writing, directing, etc! Deadline 1/11/2010. For details, entry forms, helpful tips, and previous winners check out www.youngworkers.org or call (510)643-8902.
Seattle University's Sullivan Leadership Award Competition Sullivan Leaders are selected on the basis of demonstrated service, leadership, and academic achievement and receive full tuition, room, and meals for each of fours years of undergraduate study at Seattle University! Nine Sullivan Leadership Awards are given each year and 36 finalists receive other Seattle University scholarships ranging from $11,000 to $18,500 per year. The Award Application, along with a complete admissions application must be transmitted or postmarked on or before November 15, 2009. Candidates are required to attend the Sullivan Leaders' Day competition on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Seattle University. Forty-five finalists will be invited back for the final competition on Friday, February 26, 2010. Winners will be announced in March. For the Sullivan Leadership Award application and information, visit the website at www.seattleu.edu/sullivan
Dr. Seuss's Oh, the Places You'll Go! College Scholarship This Scholarship recognizes one high school senior with an award of a $5,000 scholarship to be used to attend the college of his or her choice. Entries must be postmarked by February 15, 2010. To get an application, visit the Counselor Intern's desk or go to: www.ohtheplaces.org
Boston University's Trustee Scholarship Competition Boston University (BU) is announcing their 35th annual Trustee Scholarship Competition which awards a four-year, full tuition scholarship to BU! The application deadline is December 1, 2009 and requires school nomination. If you would like to be nominated, please talk to your counselor, Ms. Patterson or Ms. Bird. For more information go to: www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee For information on other scholarship opportunities at BU, please go to: www.bu.edu/admissions/scholarships
ACT Poster Concept Contest The ACT is announcing a contest to encourage students to tap into their creativity and qualify for a scholarship of up to $5,000! Students enter the contest by designing a poster that encourages other students to attend college and take the ACT as their college entrance exam. The winning poster will be used to produce the 2010-2011 ACT test date information poster, distributed to high schools nationwide! The Official Entry Form and poster must be postmarked on or between October 19, 2009, and January 30, 2010. For Official Entry Form, Information Sheet, and Complete Official Rules, go to www.actstudent.org/postercontest
CAC Announces 2009-2010 Scholarships! The California Association of Collectors has announced a scholarship for California high school seniors for use at any accredited college, university, or vocational school. Three prizes will be awarded: First ($2,500), Second ($2,000), and Third ($1,500). The scholarship is based upon a one page application and essay on "Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Credit during Your College Years." All entries must be postmarked by February 1, 2010. For application and scholarship rules, please go to www.cacesf.org .
KFC Colonel's Scholars KFC Colonel's scholars is looking for high school seniors with financial need to qualify for their Program. Awards are up to $20,000 for tuition, fees, textbooks, room and board. To qualify, graduating high school seniors must: - Earn a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 2.75 - Enroll in a public college or university within their state of legal residence. - Plan to pursue a bachelor's degree - Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident - Demonstrate financial need The online scholarship application will be available from December 1, 2009 to February 10, 2010 at www.kfcscholars.org Students can also call toll-free 1-866-KFC-7240 with questions.
Colby College's Ralph F. Bunche Scholars Program The Ralph J. Bunche Scholars honors program recognizes students of color with demonstrated scholastic strength and leadership potential. Those who qualify, receive special grants (scholarships) as part of their financial aid package. Each Bunche Scholar is not required to work a campus job as part of the financial aid package, and received a one-time $3,000 internship stipend for use during once summer during his or her Colby career. Students interested in being nominated for this program should contact their counselor as a letter of recommendation and an application are required for consideration. Buche nominations are due November 15 for Early Decision 1 candidates, and January 1 for Early Decision 2 and Regular Decision candidates. If you are a student of color who is strong academically and has leadership potential, talk to your counselor about this opportunity today!
Young Epidemiology Scholars Competition Young Epidemiology Scholars (YES) Competition offers 120 students college scholarships of up to $50,000 and the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. (all expenses paid) to present their research. To enter, students submit a research project that sheds light on a health problem, using the methods of analysis employed by epidemiologists. Epidemiology is the science of exploring patterns of disease, illness and injury within populations with the goal of developing methods for prevention, control and treatment to improve health outcomes. High school juniors and seniors are invited to participate. The deadline for submissions is February 1, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. ET. For more information go to www.collegeboard.com/yes
Girls Going Places 2009 Award Program This annual awards program is designed to reward the enterprising spirits of girls ages 12 to 18. Every year, prizes totaling $30,000 are granted to three top winners and 12 finalists to further their entrepreneurial pursuits or save for college. To enter you must submit and application, a 250 word personal statement AND a 750 word recommendation letter from an adult endorsing you as an accomplished young entrepreneur. Entries must be postmarked by or on 2/26/2010. For details on how to enter and to download your application, check out www.girlsgoingplaces.com
2010 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award Are you a budding entrepreneur? Do you have dreams of owning your own business? If you answered yes to any of these questions, visit www.NFIB.com/YEA beginning Ocotober 31, 2009 to apply for the 2010 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award. Scholarship valued from $1,000-$10,000.
Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet. Their leadership and courage make them true heroesÑand inspirations to us all. Each year, the Barron Prize selects ten winners nationwide. Half of the winners have focused on helping their communities and fellow beings; half have focused on protecting the health and sustainability of the environment.The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes is available to students age 18 and younger who have organized and led a service activity that has clearly benefited other people. Your service activity must have been initiated and motivated primarily by you and cannot have been an assignment for school or work. Additionally, you must demonstrate a positive spirit and high moral purpose. The Barron Prize relies on thoughtful adults to identify and nominate children from the diverse communities in which they live. The Prize accepts nominations on an annual basis and distributes $2,500 awards every fall. To nominate a young person, the adult nominator must submit a fully-completed nomination packet and references form (received in the Prize office by April 30). For more information and to view the nomination form, go to www.barronprize.org Talk to your counselor if you would like to be nominated!
American Legion Scholarship American Legion Scholarship is a offering up to $18,000 in scholarship money for the best constitutional speech. This years topics include issues within the following: Amendment 5, Amendment 6, Article 5, and Article 4 Section 3 Para 1. Speak to Mrs. Bergen for more details.
Janet Miller
University High School
2355 E. Keats M/S UH 134
Fresno, CA 93740
Office-559-278-8264
Fax-559-278-0447
University High School Bulletin for Thursday, November 12, 2009 www.csufresno.edu/univhigh
Don't miss out on your Magic of the Arts Tickets!
The date of Magic of the Arts is coming quickly.
This is an event that traditionally all University High School families attend.
We know that many of you wait until the last minute to buy tickets.
This year however, we have invited all alumni and parents of alumni to join us and we don't want them to buy all the tickets before you get a chance to purchase yours.
So please get your tickets as soon as possible and do not wait until the last minute
Call or visit our office to get general seating tickets for $12.
Preferred seats cost $25 and can be purchased at the University High School Office.
Fresno City College Placement Test -Updated There will be a Fresno City College Placement Test on Monday, November 16th at 3:00pm in room 14. If you are planning to attend Fresno City College next Fall or during the summer for high school enrichment you must take the placement test. Seniors planning to apply to FCC must also fill out an application online ASAP and bring with them to the test their designated Fresno City College student ID (which is given in an email after applying). All other students must bring their social security number. Please give your performing group instructors 24 hour notice if you plan to miss class.
Senior Reminder Attention All Seniors: Friday, November 13th is the last day you can give Mrs. Bird or Mrs. Patterson your college application materials for private colleges. Remember to include for each college you are applying to, manila envelopes addressed to the college your applying to with stamps, secondary school reports or counselor evaluation form, one counselor letter of recommendation form, one personal statement and one parent letter. Mid-year and Final-year reports along with envelopes/stamps are also required for each common application college you are applying to.
Pick up your Magic of the Arts tickets in the UHS Office
If you pre-ordered Magic of the Arts tickets-you can pick them up in the UHS Office.
Office hours are 7:30-5:00
Speaker for Junior State On Wednesday, November 18th, from 12:00-1:00pm, Gloria Rodriguez will come to speak to the JSA members in Room 14 (Mrs. Hill). You are not going to want to miss our first speaker! Don't be late!
Last Day to Drop a Fresno State Class - Deadline Approaching November 17th is the last day to drop a Fresno State course. However, all drops must be for a serious and compelling reason, verified with documentation, and approved by the instructor and department chair of the Fresno State course.
Computer Programming Club Meeting There will be a meeting on Friday, November 13th at 12:10 in Room 15. We will discuss what we have learned about C++ over the past weeks along with programming. Bring your laptops!
Forensics Team Stop by Ms. Bergen's room to sign thank you notes! And practice your speeches; there will be no after school coaching this week. Coaching will resume as usual next Monday, 11/16.
Student Recognitions
Congratulations UHS Forensics Team! Saturday's tournament was a triumph for UHS! 7 of our 9 competitors made it to the final round. Special congratulations to:
Catherine Chooljian - 1st in Varsity Expos
Ruth Wong - 6th in Varsity OO
Serri Toyloy & AD Pineda - 5th in Varsity DUO
Amy Zhang - 3rd in JV OO
Sam Hunnicutt - 2nd in JV OO
AD Pineda - 1st in JV Expos
Ivan Yang also made it to the final round and just missed placing. Well done!!
Parent Notices (21-30)
New volunteer positions needed: UHS Development Team
New volunteer positions needed: University High School - DEVELOPMENT TEAM
The Development Team is in charge of raising general and specific funds on a larger scale for our school and involves seeking potential contacts for funding opportunities and creating awareness of funding potentials.
If you are a registered volunteer and are interested in serving on this committee, please access your volunteer account via the LOG-IN link on the UHS Website or click on the following link:
https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=18915
If you have NOT registered as a volunteer yet and are interested in serving on this committee or others, please access the REGISTRATION link on the UHS website or click on the following link.
https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?AP=1554073835
If you are not sure whether or not you are registered, please contact us.
If you have forgotten or misplaced your password, simply follow the instrucitons on the LOG-IN page.
Thank you for all that you do for UHS!!
If you have any questions, feel free to contact:
Sylvia Waxman at uhsvolunteer@gmail.com or
Carolyn Plunkett at cmplunkett@sbcglobal.net
Boston College Trip - Rooming Assignments
The "Boston College Trip" is full, but if you'd like to be on the wait list, contact Ms. Patterson as soon as possible!
Also, an email was sent this weekend, soliciting requests for rooming assignments. If you did not receive this email, please email Ms. Patterson, so she can add your email address to her list serve.
Sophomore Conferences Attention Sophomore Parents and Students, last names M-Z: If you have not had your Sophomore Student/Parent Conference with Mrs. Bird please call her counseling intern at 278-1025 to schedule your conference today.
Parents, SAVE THE DATE!
March 20th, 2010.
That is the planned date for Phoenix alliance's spring fundraiser.
We have a dinner, live and silent auction, and student entertainment.
This years' goal:
Furnish the forum!
Translated from Latin, that means we are working to help finance the equipment and material supplies needed in our new school building when we move in next year.
It is a great time to get together with family and friends and all the UHS community to have some fun and raise a little . . . money for a great cause - our kids' school!
Mark your calendars now!
Volunteer site (Volgistics) email problems
We have received information that many of our volunteers are not receiving our email messages or are unable to open them. This may be due to the most recent updates and installation of security filters.
Many people use email filtering tools to reduce the amount of unwanted SPAM they receive. In some cases, these email filtering tools can also block legitimate mail from reaching you.
If your email system uses SPAM filters you can prevent these filters from blocking our email messages to you by adding our volunteer mail system's email address to your safe sender list or white list.
Our messages to our volunteer data base is sent via our contracted server with Volgistics, our host.
To add us to your safe list follow the instructions for your email provider:
America Online: If you have AOL 9.0 Enhanced, go to keyword "address book" and put mailer@volgistics.com in an e-mail address field in your address book.
MSN Hotmail: Select "Options" and then "Junk E-mail Protection" and add mailer@volgistics.com to your Safe List.
Yahoo Mail: Click the "addresses" button, then select "Add Contact" and save mailer@volgistics.com to your contacts list.
Other ISPs: Some ISPs enable spam filters that you can turn off or update to your preferences. Check your ISPs Web site or contact their technical support team if you believe you are missing messages from us. Ask them to be sure messages sent by 'mailer@volgistics.com are always accepted. (Comcast)
Microsoft Outlook: From the Outlook menu choose 'Actions,' then 'Junk E-Mail' and then 'Junk E-mail Options.' Select the 'Safe Senders' tab and then click the 'Add' button. Enter 'mailer@volgistics.com' and then click the OK button.
Other Email Software: Check your email software options or settings screen to see if you can add 'mailer@volgistics.com' to a "white list" or "safe list" of senders that are never filtered.
General Announcements
Ski / Snowboard Winter Session Course
Students will be selecting their Winter Elective courses soon. For parents and students, all are welcome to sign up for the Ski / Snowboard course. It's lots of fun.
Those with questions can email Mr. Roberts at mroberts@csufresno.edu
ASB Hollywood Performance Trip
ASB is sponsoring a trip to the Pantages Theater this March 13. We will see the matinee performance of "Cats". Bus and show tickets are $55 for side-mezzanine or $65 for middle-mezzanine seats. Reservations for your seats can be made in the office starting Monday, Oct 26, 12:30 to 1:00 pm, and after 3:00 pm. See Mr. Benslay for more information. Lunch will be at Universal Citywalk, but is not included in the price. Get your tickets quickly, we only have 100 tickets available.
Dance Team Bake Sale Help support the University High School Dance Team by purchasing homemade baked goods beginning on Monday the 9th and continuing on the 10th, 12th, 17th, and 19th.
Clubs (41-50)
Human Chess Game
The Chess Club is sponsoring a "Human Chess" game on Monday, November 16th at Lunch.
Human Chess Game: We will have a meeting on November 9th in room 8 at lunch to discuss costumes and rules of play.
White Team 1. King Jacob Matsushita 2. Queen Karandeep Gill 3. Rook1 Adriana Threlkeld 4. Rook2 Daniel Hiebert 5. Bishop1 Valerie Binion 6. Bishop2 Daniel Jones 7. Knight1 Nick Newsome 8. Knight2 Shaun Lichti 9. Pawn1 Ernesto Vaquilar 10. Pawn2 Abby Kast 11. Pawn3 Nicole Fronda 12. Pawn4 Meghan Jensen 13. Pawn5 Hannah Ewert 14. Pawn6 Chris Herrick 15. Pawn7 Kendall Hall 16. Pawn8 Joe Price
Black Team 1. King Dhiraj Holden 2. Queen Darrel Weng 3. Rook1 Kelli Binion 4. Rook2 Matt Harikian 5. Bishop1 Jarrett Bailey 6. Bishop2 Harry McComb 7. Knight1 Martin Walker 8. Knight2 Joseph Matsushita 9. Pawn1 Chaise Allegra 10. Pawn2 Michael Gunning 11. Pawn3 Julia Hall 12. Pawn4 Kanada Becker 13. Pawn5 Christy Wilborn 14. Pawn6 Hannah William 15. Pawn7 Phoebe Stevens 16. Pawn8 Erik Tomambo
Junior Classical League State Convention Sign-ups will begin Monday, November 9 and continue through Friday, November 13. There is a $50 deposit required in order for students to sign-up, with checks made payable to UHS. There are 84 seats on the two buses for students to fill. Seniors have priority and may begin to sign-up on Monday, Juniors may start signing-up Tuesday, there is no school Wednesday, Sophomores may begin their sign-ups Thursday and Freshmen may sign-up Friday. Seats are sold first come, first serve. Students MUST sign-up with Mrs. Downer in Rm 9. Money that is left in the office will NOT be accepted. If there is a situation with a sibling who is in a different grade or if there are any other questions, please see Mrs. Downer.
Student Activities (51-60)
Boston College Trip - Mandatory Meeting All parents of students attending the Boston college visitation elective are required to attend an informational meeting on Friday, December 4th at 7:00 p.m. in Dr. Torrance's room.
Community Opportunities
The Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize for Young Writers High school sophomores and juniors: Submit your poem to the 2010 Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize for Young Writers Contest! The winner will be chosen by The Kenyon Review Poetry Editor, David Baker, and his or her poem will be published in KR! The winner will also be offered a full scholarship to the 2010 Young Writers Workshop at Kenyon College, a residential two-week summer program for aspiring writers. Submissions will be accepted between November 1-30, 2009. Applicants should submit one poem through the online submissions program (link will be live on November 1st). Until then, please join us at our Facebook group: Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize 2010. Check out their website for more information: www.kenyonreview.org/contests-pg.php
Bentley University Tomorrow25 Award Hey juniors! Bentley University is having their sixth annual Tomorrow25 competition, a leadership program designed to honor 25 high-achieving high school juniors who demonstrate leadership and accomplishment in a variety of ways in order to make positive change in the world around them. The winners will receive a group advertisement in TIME magazine and an all-expenses-paid trip for them and their parents to the 2010 Bentley Leadership Forum. This forum is presented in cooperation with TIME magazine and features prominent leaders from all over the world. It will be held on April 22, 2010 on Bentley campus, located minutes from Boston. Contestants must be nominated and nominations must be submitted by January 15, 2010. For selection criteria, nomination forms, and information about last year's winners, go to www.bentley.edu/Tomorrow25
College Info
Discover Wellesley College Wellesley, a selective women's liberal arts college in Boston, is offering several opportunities to discover how academic excellence, leadership opportunities, resources for exploration, and a vibrant community are uniquely combined to form the Wellesley experience! Discover Wellesley Weekend: Sunday Oct 18- Monday Oct 19. During this overnight for high school seniors, there are student-led tours and panel discussions, information sessions led by admission and financial aid counselors, classes to view, and an overnight in the dorm! Please register early by calling 781-283-2282 or going online www.wellesley.edu/admission/discover . Discover Wellesley Days: Saturday, September 26 (Discover the Sciences); Monday, October 12 (Discover Campus Life), and Sunday, November 14 (Discover Multiculturalism). These programs include tours and information sessions. No registration is required. For more information, go to www.wellesley.edu/admission/discover .
Whitman College Fall Visitors' Day Are you interested in visiting Whitman College? If so, they are hosting two Visitor's Day this fall: Friday, October 9, 2009 and Friday, November 13, 2009. Both sessions will be from 8:45 a.m. until 3 p.m. on their campus located at 345 Boyer Ave, Walla Walla WA 99362. For more information, go to www.whitman.edu/content/admission/on-campus-programs/fall-visitors-days Admissions interviews are strongly recommended for seniors and are available in Fresno! Go to www.whitman.edu/admission/interview/ for more information.
University of San Francisco Visitation The University of San Francisco is a Jesuit Catholic, urban university with a global perspective. Programs include Nursing, Law, Engineering, and Honors Programs in Humanities and Business. A representative from USF will be on campus on Friday November 13 at 8 a.m. in room #9. Come by and find out about the opportunities at USF!
USC Portfolio Forum The USC Roski School of Fine Arts is looking for talented students who want to be artists and designers. The have scholarships, internship opportunities, a noted faculty, and an energetic campus environment. On Sunday, November 22 from 1-4 p.m. they will have a Portfolio Forum and fall open house event. High school seniors are invited to bring their portfolio for review, meet faculty, and tour the campus. The campus offers BA and BFA art programs in Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics, Photography, Digital Media and Design. For reservations at the Portfolio Forum, go to http://roski.usc.edu/
Fresno State's African American Student Recruitment Conference On Saturday, November 14, 2009 from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Fresno State's 28th Annual African American Student Recruitment Conference will be held at the Satellite Student Union on Fresno State's campus. If you are interested, register by October 30, 2009 at www.GOTOFRESNOSTATE.COM . For more information, contact Tanya Crabb at 559.278.2048 or tcrabb@csufresno.edu . Your future starts today!
Reminder on Test Scores and College Applications!! Students!!! Please note that when you are applying to college, you must have your SAT I / SAT II / ACT scores sent directly from College Board to each institution to which you are applying! For CSU applicants: The CSU mentor institution code for the SAT is 3594. If you have any questions or concerns, talk to your counselor or one of the counselor interns!
Scholarship Info
Safe Jobs for Youth Month Poster and Video Contests The University of Berkeley Young Worker Project presents two contents for high school students in California: Poster Contest and Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest. There will be cash prizes!!! $400 for first, $300 for second, and $200 for third!! Poster Contest: design a poster in any media highlighting job safety and health for teens. Deadline 11/2/09. PSA Contest: design a 30-second video highlighting job safety and health for teens. Use your creative talents: acting, dancing, singing, script writing, directing, etc! Deadline 1/11/2010. For details, entry forms, helpful tips, and previous winners check out www.youngworkers.org or call (510)643-8902.
Seattle University's Sullivan Leadership Award Competition Sullivan Leaders are selected on the basis of demonstrated service, leadership, and academic achievement and receive full tuition, room, and meals for each of fours years of undergraduate study at Seattle University! Nine Sullivan Leadership Awards are given each year and 36 finalists receive other Seattle University scholarships ranging from $11,000 to $18,500 per year. The Award Application, along with a complete admissions application must be transmitted or postmarked on or before November 15, 2009. Candidates are required to attend the Sullivan Leaders' Day competition on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Seattle University. Forty-five finalists will be invited back for the final competition on Friday, February 26, 2010. Winners will be announced in March. For the Sullivan Leadership Award application and information, visit the website at www.seattleu.edu/sullivan
Dr. Seuss's Oh, the Places You'll Go! College Scholarship This Scholarship recognizes one high school senior with an award of a $5,000 scholarship to be used to attend the college of his or her choice. Entries must be postmarked by February 15, 2010. To get an application, visit the Counselor Intern's desk or go to: www.ohtheplaces.org
Boston University's Trustee Scholarship Competition Boston University (BU) is announcing their 35th annual Trustee Scholarship Competition which awards a four-year, full tuition scholarship to BU! The application deadline is December 1, 2009 and requires school nomination. If you would like to be nominated, please talk to your counselor, Ms. Patterson or Ms. Bird. For more information go to: www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee For information on other scholarship opportunities at BU, please go to: www.bu.edu/admissions/scholarships
ACT Poster Concept Contest The ACT is announcing a contest to encourage students to tap into their creativity and qualify for a scholarship of up to $5,000! Students enter the contest by designing a poster that encourages other students to attend college and take the ACT as their college entrance exam. The winning poster will be used to produce the 2010-2011 ACT test date information poster, distributed to high schools nationwide! The Official Entry Form and poster must be postmarked on or between October 19, 2009, and January 30, 2010. For Official Entry Form, Information Sheet, and Complete Official Rules, go to www.actstudent.org/postercontest
CAC Announces 2009-2010 Scholarships! The California Association of Collectors has announced a scholarship for California high school seniors for use at any accredited college, university, or vocational school. Three prizes will be awarded: First ($2,500), Second ($2,000), and Third ($1,500). The scholarship is based upon a one page application and essay on "Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Credit during Your College Years." All entries must be postmarked by February 1, 2010. For application and scholarship rules, please go to www.cacesf.org .
KFC Colonel's Scholars KFC Colonel's scholars is looking for high school seniors with financial need to qualify for their Program. Awards are up to $20,000 for tuition, fees, textbooks, room and board. To qualify, graduating high school seniors must: - Earn a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 2.75 - Enroll in a public college or university within their state of legal residence. - Plan to pursue a bachelor's degree - Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident - Demonstrate financial need The online scholarship application will be available from December 1, 2009 to February 10, 2010 at www.kfcscholars.org Students can also call toll-free 1-866-KFC-7240 with questions.
Colby College's Ralph F. Bunche Scholars Program The Ralph J. Bunche Scholars honors program recognizes students of color with demonstrated scholastic strength and leadership potential. Those who qualify, receive special grants (scholarships) as part of their financial aid package. Each Bunche Scholar is not required to work a campus job as part of the financial aid package, and received a one-time $3,000 internship stipend for use during once summer during his or her Colby career. Students interested in being nominated for this program should contact their counselor as a letter of recommendation and an application are required for consideration. Buche nominations are due November 15 for Early Decision 1 candidates, and January 1 for Early Decision 2 and Regular Decision candidates. If you are a student of color who is strong academically and has leadership potential, talk to your counselor about this opportunity today!
Young Epidemiology Scholars Competition Young Epidemiology Scholars (YES) Competition offers 120 students college scholarships of up to $50,000 and the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. (all expenses paid) to present their research. To enter, students submit a research project that sheds light on a health problem, using the methods of analysis employed by epidemiologists. Epidemiology is the science of exploring patterns of disease, illness and injury within populations with the goal of developing methods for prevention, control and treatment to improve health outcomes. High school juniors and seniors are invited to participate. The deadline for submissions is February 1, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. ET. For more information go to www.collegeboard.com/yes
Girls Going Places 2009 Award Program This annual awards program is designed to reward the enterprising spirits of girls ages 12 to 18. Every year, prizes totaling $30,000 are granted to three top winners and 12 finalists to further their entrepreneurial pursuits or save for college. To enter you must submit and application, a 250 word personal statement AND a 750 word recommendation letter from an adult endorsing you as an accomplished young entrepreneur. Entries must be postmarked by or on 2/26/2010. For details on how to enter and to download your application, check out www.girlsgoingplaces.com
2010 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award Are you a budding entrepreneur? Do you have dreams of owning your own business? If you answered yes to any of these questions, visit www.NFIB.com/YEA beginning Ocotober 31, 2009 to apply for the 2010 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award. Scholarship valued from $1,000-$10,000.
Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet. Their leadership and courage make them true heroesÑand inspirations to us all. Each year, the Barron Prize selects ten winners nationwide. Half of the winners have focused on helping their communities and fellow beings; half have focused on protecting the health and sustainability of the environment.The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes is available to students age 18 and younger who have organized and led a service activity that has clearly benefited other people. Your service activity must have been initiated and motivated primarily by you and cannot have been an assignment for school or work. Additionally, you must demonstrate a positive spirit and high moral purpose. The Barron Prize relies on thoughtful adults to identify and nominate children from the diverse communities in which they live. The Prize accepts nominations on an annual basis and distributes $2,500 awards every fall. To nominate a young person, the adult nominator must submit a fully-completed nomination packet and references form (received in the Prize office by April 30). For more information and to view the nomination form, go to www.barronprize.org Talk to your counselor if you would like to be nominated!
American Legion Scholarship American Legion Scholarship is a offering up to $18,000 in scholarship money for the best constitutional speech. This years topics include issues within the following: Amendment 5, Amendment 6, Article 5, and Article 4 Section 3 Para 1. Speak to Mrs. Bergen for more details.
Janet Miller
University High School
2355 E. Keats M/S UH 134
Fresno, CA 93740
Office-559-278-8264
Fax-559-278-0447
University High School Bulletin for Tuesday, November 10, 2009
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