University High School Bulletin for Thursday, December 17, 2009 www.csufresno.edu/univhigh
Magic of the Arts DVD's ready for pick up on Thursday!
Magic of the Arts DVDs will be available for pick up on Thursday, December 17 in the UHS office.
Students may come before school, between finals or afterschool for pick-up.
Office hours are 7:30-5:00 PM.
Winter Break
Winter Break for UHS Students and Office Staff will begin on Friday, December 18th thru Sunday, January 3rd.
The first day of Winter Session will begin on Monday, January 4th at 8:00.
The office will open at 7:30 on Monday, January 4th.
Have a safe and restful Holiday season!
Finals Schedule--Last Day of Finals!
Finals will be administered using the following schedule
Thursday Dec. 17th
Per. 6 8:30 - 10:00 (Freshmen are released for the day)
Per. 7 10:30 - 12:00
If a college class final conflicts, then take the college final as scheduled and prior to Monday Dec. 14th arrange an alternate final time with your UHS instructor.
Afternoons are available as makeup times.
Geology Students
Geology textbooks are due to Mrs. Royce THIS WEEK.
Please turn your textbook into the office by Thursday . These books will be needed for the spring class.
FREE SAT Math Workshop for Juniors Kaplan will be hosting a free SAT math workshop for our students on Saturday, January 9, 2010 and Saturday, February 6, 2010. Students need to RSVP in Dr. Torrance's class. The 1/9 workshop will be held from 9-12:30 in ED 140 and the 2/6 workshop will be in Connely Arts 101 from 9-12:30. See your counselor with any questions!
UCSF Fresno Summer Biomedical Internship Program See your counselor right away if you are a JUNIOR interested in participating in a summer internship that will allow you to participate in basic and clinical research in fields such as surgery reconstruction, radiology, basic bench science, and epidemiology. Qualified students must submit an application (which are available from your school counselor), a one-page typed questionnaire, a letter of recommendation, a transcript, and a copy of your PSAT or SAT scores. Applications are due Friday, January 29th.
Forensics No coaching appointments this week, unless you've made an appointment. Be watching for info from Ms. Bergen about schedules in January. Scripts are due for state quals tournament when we return from winter break! You'll need to know the rules and format for your speeches--check with Ms. Bergen if you're not sure what is required or haven't received the rules/format for your event(s) by Wednesday.
Student Recognitions
ALL-STATE HONOR CHOIR Congratulations to the following singers who were accepted into the California All-State Honor Choirs. This is quite an achievement.
Liz Bushman
Caden Jones
Meghan Jensen
Katharine McGregor
Burke Rea
Parent Notices
Freshmen Finals on Thursday Parents, your freshman student is finished on Thursday at 10:00. If possible arrange to pick them up at that time. The library and student union are available for student use, but teachers will be busy grading finals, completing semester grades, and administering makeup tests.
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 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
General Announcements
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.
Clubs
Softball Players The softball team is hosting a bake/lunch sale on January 5th, 7th, 12th, and 14th. We need each team member to contribute one item from the following list:
plates/bowls
forks
cake
cookies
brownies
Community Opportunities
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
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 The Central Valley's only accredited Christian university will be coming to UHS to talk with students! FPU offers leading academic programs along with spiritual development. FPU focuses on the ethical development and professional preparation of students necessary for leadership in their field, community, and church. Come and find out about the exciting opportunities available at Fresno Pacific! Wednesday, January 27th 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
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.
Filipino-American Women's Club Scholarship The Filipino-American Women's Club of Fresno and Vicinity, Inc. will award scholarships of $300 each to 10 high school seniors. Applicants must of of Filipino heritage or descent, have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.5 or above, and mother and/or grandmother(s) must be or be willing to be club members. A completed application and transcript must be submitted on or before December 19, 2009. If you have questions or need more information, call 431-9769. Come get your application and instructions from the counselor intern in room 12!
Scholarship Opportunities from the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Are you the child of a vineyard employee or the child of a wine grape grower OR are you interested in studying viticulture/enology? If your family owns a vineyard or is a vineyard employee, you may be eligible for one of 6 scholarships offered to graduating seniors by the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation. At least two scholarships offered provide $1,000 per year for four years at any UC or CSU campus and at least four scholarships offered provide $500 a year for two years at any California community college. Students may study the subject of their choice. For students interested in studying viticulture and/or enology, the Foundation is offering the Robert Miller Scholarship. This scholarship program is for students interested in attending Alan Hancock Community College of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. For more information and for applications and supporting materials, go to www.cwggt.org. The dealine is April 2, 2010. If you have any questions, call 800/241-1800.
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 Wednesday, December 16, 2009 www.csufresno.edu/univhigh
Finals Schedule
Finals will be administered using the following schedule
Wednesday Dec. 16th
Per. 3 8:30 - 10:00
Per. 4 10:30 - 12:00
Thursday Dec. 17th
Per. 6 8:30 - 10:00 (Freshmen are released for the day)
Per. 7 10:30 - 12:00
If a college class final conflicts, then take the college final as scheduled and prior to Monday Dec. 14th arrange an alternate final time with your UHS instructor. Afternoons are available as makeup times.
All sophomores take their History 20 final Tuesday Dec. 15 from 8:00 to 10:00.
Geology Students
Geology textbooks are due to Mrs. Royce THIS WEEK.
Please turn your textbook into the office by Thursday . These books will be needed for the spring class.
FREE SAT Math Workshop for Juniors Kaplan will be hosting a free SAT math workshop for our students on Saturday, January 9, 2010 and Saturday, February 6, 2010. Students need to RSVP in Dr. Torrance's class. The 1/9 workshop will be held from 9-12:30 in ED 140 and the 2/6 workshop will be in Connely Arts 101 from 9-12:30. See your counselor with any questions!
Magic of the Arts DVD's ready for pick up on Thursday!
Magic of the Arts DVDs will be available for pick up on Thursday, December 17 in the UHS office.
Students may come before school, inbetween finals or afterschool for pick-up.
Office hours are 7:30-5:00 PM.
Forensics No coaching appointments this week, unless you've made an appointment. Be watching for info from Ms. Bergen about schedules in January. Scripts are due for state quals tournament when we return from winter break! You'll need to know the rules and format for your speeches--check with Ms. Bergen if you're not sure what is required or haven't received the rules/format for your event(s) by Wednesday.
Student Recognitions
ALL-STATE HONOR CHOIR Congratulations to the following singers who were accepted into the California All-State Honor Choirs. This is quite an achievement.
Liz Bushman
Caden Jones
Meghan Jensen
Katharine McGregor
Burke Rea
Parent Notices
Freshmen Finals on Thursday Parents, your freshman student is finished on Thursday at 10:00. If possible arrange to pick them up at that time. The library and student union are available for student use, but teachers will be busy grading finals, completing semester grades, and administering makeup tests.
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 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
General Announcements
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.
Clubs
Softball Players The softball team is hosting a bake/lunch sale on January 5th, 7th, 12th, and 14th. We need each team member to contribute one item from the following list:
plates/bowls
forks
cake
cookies
brownies
Community Opportunities
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
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 The Central Valley's only accredited Christian university will be coming to UHS to talk with students! FPU offers leading academic programs along with spiritual development. FPU focuses on the ethical development and professional preparation of students necessary for leadership in their field, community, and church. Come and find out about the exciting opportunities available at Fresno Pacific! Wednesday, January 27th 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
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.
Filipino-American Women's Club Scholarship The Filipino-American Women's Club of Fresno and Vicinity, Inc. will award scholarships of $300 each to 10 high school seniors. Applicants must of of Filipino heritage or descent, have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.5 or above, and mother and/or grandmother(s) must be or be willing to be club members. A completed application and transcript must be submitted on or before December 19, 2009. If you have questions or need more information, call 431-9769. Come get your application and instructions from the counselor intern in room 12!
Scholarship Opportunities from the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Are you the child of a vineyard employee or the child of a wine grape grower OR are you interested in studying viticulture/enology? If your family owns a vineyard or is a vineyard employee, you may be eligible for one of 6 scholarships offered to graduating seniors by the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation. At least two scholarships offered provide $1,000 per year for four years at any UC or CSU campus and at least four scholarships offered provide $500 a year for two years at any California community college. Students may study the subject of their choice. For students interested in studying viticulture and/or enology, the Foundation is offering the Robert Miller Scholarship. This scholarship program is for students interested in attending Alan Hancock Community College of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. For more information and for applications and supporting materials, go to www.cwggt.org. The dealine is April 2, 2010. If you have any questions, call 800/241-1800.
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, December 15, 2009 www.csufresno.edu/univhigh
Finals Schedule
Finals will be administered using the following schedule
Tuesday Dec. 15th
Per. 1 8:30 - 10:00
Per. 2 10:30 - 12:00
Wednesday Dec. 16th
Per. 3 8:30 - 10:00
Per. 4 10:30 - 12:00
Thursday Dec. 17th
Per. 6 8:30 - 10:00 (Freshmen are released for the day)
Per. 7 10:30 - 12:00
If a college class final conflicts, then take the college final as scheduled and prior to Monday Dec. 14th arrange an alternate final time with your UHS instructor. Afternoons are available as makeup times.
All sophomores take their History 20 final Tuesday Dec. 15 from 8:00 to 10:00.
Geology Students
Geology textbooks are due to Mrs. Royce THIS WEEK.
Please turn your textbook into the office by Thursday . These books will be needed for the spring class.
FREE SAT Math Workshop for Juniors
Kaplan will be hosting a free SAT math workshop for our students on Saturday, January 9, 2010 and Saturday, February 6, 2010. Students need to RSVP in Dr. Torrance's class. The 1/9 workshop will be held from 9-12:30 in ED 140 and the 2/6 workshop will be in Connely Arts 101 from 9-12:30. See your counselor with any questions!
Forensics
No coaching appointments this week, unless you've made an appointment. Be watching for info from Ms. Bergen about schedules in January. Scripts are due for state quals tournament when we return from winter break! You'll need to know the rules and format for your speeches--check with Ms. Bergen if you're not sure what is required or haven't received the rules/format for your event(s) by Wednesday.
Parent Notices
Freshmen Finals on Thursday Parents, your freshman student is finished on Thursday at 10:00. If possible arrange to pick them up at that time. The library and student union are available for student use, but teachers will be busy grading finals, completing semester grades, and administering makeup tests.
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 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
General Announcements
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.
Clubs
Softball Players The softball team is hosting a bake/lunch sale on January 5th, 7th, 12th, and 14th. We need each team member to contribute one item from the following list:
plates/bowls
forks
cake
cookies
brownies
Community Opportunities
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
National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine Are you interested in a future in Medicine? Would you like to attend a Forum on medicine that would allow you to enhance your leadership skills, attend small seminars hosted by some of the most prestigious and technologically-advanced medical institutions and schools, and obtain information on future medical specialties? If so, ask your counselor to consider you for nomination to the national Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine. It is a 10 day forum during the summer. Scholarships are available. Nominations must be received by December 15, 2009. For more information, talk to your counselor or one of the counselor interns!
College Info
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 The Central Valley's only accredited Christian university will be coming to UHS to talk with students! FPU offers leading academic programs along with spiritual development. FPU focuses on the ethical development and professional preparation of students necessary for leadership in their field, community, and church. Come and find out about the exciting opportunities available at Fresno Pacific! Wednesday, January 27th 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
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.
Filipino-American Women's Club Scholarship The Filipino-American Women's Club of Fresno and Vicinity, Inc. will award scholarships of $300 each to 10 high school seniors. Applicants must of of Filipino heritage or descent, have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.5 or above, and mother and/or grandmother(s) must be or be willing to be club members. A completed application and transcript must be submitted on or before December 19, 2009. If you have questions or need more information, call 431-9769. Come get your application and instructions from the counselor intern in room 12!
Scholarship Opportunities from the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Are you the child of a vineyard employee or the child of a wine grape grower OR are you interested in studying viticulture/enology? If your family owns a vineyard or is a vineyard employee, you may be eligible for one of 6 scholarships offered to graduating seniors by the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation. At least two scholarships offered provide $1,000 per year for four years at any UC or CSU campus and at least four scholarships offered provide $500 a year for two years at any California community college. Students may study the subject of their choice. For students interested in studying viticulture and/or enology, the Foundation is offering the Robert Miller Scholarship. This scholarship program is for students interested in attending Alan Hancock Community College of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. For more information and for applications and supporting materials, go to www.cwggt.org. The dealine is April 2, 2010. If you have any questions, call 800/241-1800. 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, December 14, 2009 www.csufresno.edu/univhigh
Finals Schedule
Finals will be administered using the following schedule
Tuesday Dec. 15th
Per. 1 8:30 - 10:00
Per. 2 10:30 - 12:00
Wednesday Dec. 16th
Per. 3 8:30 - 10:00
Per. 4 10:30 - 12:00
Thursday Dec. 17th
Per. 6 8:30 - 10:00
Per. 7 10:30 - 12:00
If a college class final conflicts, then take the college final as scheduled and prior to Monday Dec. 14th arrange an alternate final time with your UHS instructor. Afternoons are available as makeup times.
All sophomores take their History 20 final Tuesday Dec. 15 from 8:00 to 10:00.
Drama "Brown Bag Theatre"
There will be a Brown Bag theatre presentation in Room 2-3 on Monday, December 14th at 12:15.
We will present scenes, monologues and student written sketches.
There is no admission and you are encouraged to bring your lunch.
All students are invited
This should be a great way to take a short break from the pressure of finals and to support our talented actors.
JOIN US!
Study Night Need help studying for finals? On Monday, December 14th from 3:30-6:00 in room ED 140 the peer mentors will be hosting a study night for ALL STUDENTS. The peer mentors will be available to tutor in all subject areas. The first students through the door will get a slice of pizza.
Stanford Guest Attention all students interested in going to Stanford: A former UHS graduate that currently attends Stanford will be on campus on Monday, December 14th at lunch in room 4. She will be able to answer any questions you may have about Stanford and campus life.
Parent Notices
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 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
General Announcements
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.
Community Opportunities
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
National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine Are you interested in a future in Medicine? Would you like to attend a Forum on medicine that would allow you to enhance your leadership skills, attend small seminars hosted by some of the most prestigious and technologically-advanced medical institutions and schools, and obtain information on future medical specialties? If so, ask your counselor to consider you for nomination to the national Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine. It is a 10 day forum during the summer. Scholarships are available. Nominations must be received by December 15, 2009. For more information, talk to your counselor or one of the counselor interns!
College Info
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
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.
Filipino-American Women's Club Scholarship The Filipino-American Women's Club of Fresno and Vicinity, Inc. will award scholarships of $300 each to 10 high school seniors. Applicants must of of Filipino heritage or descent, have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.5 or above, and mother and/or grandmother(s) must be or be willing to be club members. A completed application and transcript must be submitted on or before December 19, 2009. If you have questions or need more information, call 431-9769. Come get your application and instructions from the counselor intern in room 12!
Scholarship Opportunities from the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Are you the child of a vineyard employee or the child of a wine grape grower OR are you interested in studying viticulture/enology? If your family owns a vineyard or is a vineyard employee, you may be eligible for one of 6 scholarships offered to graduating seniors by the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation. At least two scholarships offered provide $1,000 per year for four years at any UC or CSU campus and at least four scholarships offered provide $500 a year for two years at any California community college. Students may study the subject of their choice. For students interested in studying viticulture and/or enology, the Foundation is offering the Robert Miller Scholarship. This scholarship program is for students interested in attending Alan Hancock Community College of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. For more information and for applications and supporting materials, go to www.cwggt.org. The dealine is April 2, 2010. If you have any questions, call 800/241-1800.
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 Friday, December 11, 2009 www.csufresno.edu/univhigh
Finals Schedule
Finals will be administered using the following schedule
Tuesday Dec. 15th
Per. 1 8:30 - 10:00
Per. 2 10:30 - 12:00
Wednesday Dec. 16th
Per. 3 8:30 - 10:00
Per. 4 10:30 - 12:00
Thursday Dec. 17th
Per. 6 8:30 - 10:00
Per. 7 10:30 - 12:00
If a college class final conflicts, then take the college final as scheduled and prior to Monday Dec. 14th arrange an alternate final time with your UHS instructor. Afternoons are available as makeup times.
All sophomores take their History 20 final Tuesday Dec. 15 from 8:00 to 10:00.
Drama "Brown Bag Theatre"
There will be a Brown Bag theatre presentation in Room 2-3 on Monday, December 14th at 12:15.
We will present scenes, monologues and student written sketches.
There is no admission and you are encouraged to bring your lunch.
All students are invited
This should be a great way to take a short break from the pressure of finals and to support our talented actors.
JOIN US!
Study Night Need help studying for finals? On Monday, December 14th from 3:30-6:00 in room ED 140 the peer mentors will be hosting a study night for ALL STUDENTS. The peer mentors will be available to tutor in all subject areas. The first students through the door will get a slice of pizza.
Winter Concert Schedule and Ticket Sales
All Winter Concert Tickets: $5.00
Tickets available in the UHS Office before school,lunch or after school.
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.
Stanford Guest
Attention all students interested in going to Stanford: A former UHS graduate that currently attends Stanford will be on campus on Monday, December 14th at lunch in room 4. She will be able to answer any questions you may have about Stanford and campus life.
Leo Club meeting on Friday!
The Leo Club will hold its final meeting of 2009 this coming Friday, December 11, at 12:15 P.M. We will be covering a number of items pertaining to our activities after Winter Break and during electives, so please make sure to attend if possible.
Soccer Winter Session
The $50 fee for participating in the Soccer elective needs to be paid to Mr. Benslay before Friday Dec. 11th. Anyone with an unpaid fee will be dropped from the class and their spot offered to the next person on the waiting list. Please see Mr. Benslay if you have questions.
Forensics Team
Remember your coaching appointments this week! Coaching appointments during finals are by special request only. Pick up your comment sheets from Saturday's tournament from Ms. Bergen. And...be sure you sign up on the coaching schedule for spring semester before Christmas break.
Student Recognitions
Forensics Tournament (IE 3) Great job, UHS Team! Congratulations to Ivan Yang, Amy Zhang, Sam Hunnicutt, Samir Durrani and Ruth Wong who all made it to finals! Placing in the top three in finals were:
Ivan Yang, 1st in JV Thematic Interpretation
Sam Hunnicutt, 2nd in V Original Oratory
Samir Durrani, 3rd in JV Original Oratory
Well done!
Parent Notices
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 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
Yearbook Advertising
Parents!
Do you have a business you would like to advertise in this year's UHS yearbook?
Contact Mr. Daniel Jones at danieljones@csufresno.edu for more information
General Announcements
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.
Holiday Grams Why not brighten up someone's holiday season? Come buy a Holiday Gram between rooms 17 and 18 at lunch. Sales start November 30th. December 11 is the last day so buy them early.
UHS Toys-For-Tots drive
This year ASB has decided to help out the local Toys for Tots toy drive. Students and teachers bring your unwrapped, new toys in and get spirit points for your class. Drop off locations are as follows:
Freshmen- Room 2/3
Sophomores- Room 8
Juniors- Room 17
Seniors- Room 18
OUr Drive ends on Dec. 11, so lets get as many as we can to help others have a happy holiday season.
Boston College Visitation Trip - One Spot Now Open If you are interested in joining us on the Boston College tour see Ms. Patterson. The fee is $1200 and the trip begins on Sunday, January 10th and ends on Friday, January 15th.
Clubs
Science Fair There will be a brief meeting on Thursday in Room 15 during lunch to discuss the status of member's projects.
Community Opportunities
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
National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine Are you interested in a future in Medicine? Would you like to attend a Forum on medicine that would allow you to enhance your leadership skills, attend small seminars hosted by some of the most prestigious and technologically-advanced medical institutions and schools, and obtain information on future medical specialties? If so, ask your counselor to consider you for nomination to the national Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine. It is a 10 day forum during the summer. Scholarships are available. Nominations must be received by December 15, 2009. For more information, talk to your counselor or one of the counselor interns!
College Info
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
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.
Filipino-American Women's Club Scholarship The Filipino-American Women's Club of Fresno and Vicinity, Inc. will award scholarships of $300 each to 10 high school seniors. Applicants must of of Filipino heritage or descent, have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.5 or above, and mother and/or grandmother(s) must be or be willing to be club members. A completed application and transcript must be submitted on or before December 19, 2009. If you have questions or need more information, call 431-9769. Come get your application and instructions from the counselor intern in room 12!
Scholarship Opportunities from the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Are you the child of a vineyard employee or the child of a wine grape grower OR are you interested in studying viticulture/enology? If your family owns a vineyard or is a vineyard employee, you may be eligible for one of 6 scholarships offered to graduating seniors by the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation. At least two scholarships offered provide $1,000 per year for four years at any UC or CSU campus and at least four scholarships offered provide $500 a year for two years at any California community college. Students may study the subject of their choice. For students interested in studying viticulture and/or enology, the Foundation is offering the Robert Miller Scholarship. This scholarship program is for students interested in attending Alan Hancock Community College of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. For more information and for applications and supporting materials, go to www.cwggt.org. The dealine is April 2, 2010. If you have any questions, call 800/241-1800.
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, December 10, 2009
www.csufresno.edu/univhigh
Boston College Visitation Trip - One Spot Now Open
If you are interested in joining us on the Boston College tour see Ms. Patterson. The fee is $1200 and the trip begins on Sunday, January 10th and ends on Friday, January 15th.
Finals Schedule
Finals will be administered using the following schedule
Tuesday Dec. 15th
Per. 1 8:30 - 10:00
Per. 2 10:30 - 12:00
Wednesday Dec. 16th
Per. 3 8:30 - 10:00
Per. 4 10:30 - 12:00
Thursday Dec. 17th
Per. 6 8:30 - 10:00
Per. 7 10:30 - 12:00
If a college class final conflicts, then take the college final as scheduled and prior to Monday Dec. 14th arrange an alternate final time with your UHS instructor. Afternoons are available as makeup times.
All sophomores take their History 20 final Tuesday Dec. 15 from 8:00 to 10:00.
Cookie Dough delivery on Wednesday
The cookie dough orders will be delivered on Wednesday at 12:30
Drop by Room 18 to pick up your orders between 12:30 and 3:00.
UHS Toys-For-Tots drive
This year ASB has decided to help out the local Toys for Tots toy drive. Students and teachers bring your unwrapped, new toys in and get spirit points for your class. Drop off locations are as follows:
Freshmen- Room 2/3
Sophomores- Room 8
Juniors- Room 17
Seniors- Room 18
OUr Drive ends on Dec. 11, so lets get as many as we can to help others have a happy holiday season.
Study Night Need help studying for finals? On Monday, December 14th from 3:30-6:00 in room ED 140 the peer mentors will be hosting a study night for ALL STUDENTS. The peer mentors will be available to tutor in all subject areas. The first students through the door will get a slice of pizza.
Winter Concert Schedule and Ticket Sales
All Winter Concert Tickets: $5.00
Tickets available in the UHS Office before school,lunch or after school.
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.
Stanford Guest Attention all students interested in going to Stanford: A former UHS graduate that currently attends Stanford will be on campus on Monday, December 14th at lunch in room 4. She will be able to answer any questions you may have about Stanford and campus life.
Leo Club meeting on Friday! The Leo Club will hold its final meeting of 2009 this coming Friday, December 11, at 12:15 P.M. We will be covering a number of items pertaining to our activities after Winter Break and during electives, so please make sure to attend if possible.
Soccer Winter Session
The $50 fee for participating in the Soccer elective needs to be paid to Mr. Benslay before Friday Dec. 11th. Anyone with an unpaid fee will be dropped from the class and their spot offered to the next person on the waiting list. Please see Mr. Benslay if you have questions.
Picture retakes are in!
Come by the UHS office to pick up your pictures!
Forensics Team Remember your coaching appointments this week! Coaching appointments during finals are by special request only. Pick up your comment sheets from Saturday's tournament from Ms. Bergen. And...be sure you sign up on the coaching schedule for spring semester before Christmas break.
Student Recognitions
Forensics Tournament (IE 3) Great job, UHS Team! Congratulations to Ivan Yang, Amy Zhang, Sam Hunnicutt, Samir Durrani and Ruth Wong who all made it to finals! Placing in the top three in finals were:
Ivan Yang, 1st in JV Thematic Interpretation
Sam Hunnicutt, 2nd in V Original Oratory
Samir Durrani, 3rd in JV Original Oratory
Well done!
Parent Notices
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 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
Yearbook Advertising
Parents!
Do you have a business you would like to advertise in this year's UHS yearbook?
Contact Mr. Daniel Jones at danieljones@csufresno.edu for more information
General Announcements
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.
Holiday Grams Why not brighten up someone's holiday season? Come buy a Holiday Gram between rooms 17 and 18 at lunch. Sales start November 30th. December 11 is the last day so buy them early.
Clubs
Science Olympiad Meeting There will be an all-team (including alternates) meeting Wednesday, Dec 9th at 12:10 in Room 15 to discuss t-shirts and other business.
Science Fair There will be a brief meeting on Thursday in Room 15 during lunch to discuss the status of member's projects.
Community Opportunities
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
National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine Are you interested in a future in Medicine? Would you like to attend a Forum on medicine that would allow you to enhance your leadership skills, attend small seminars hosted by some of the most prestigious and technologically-advanced medical institutions and schools, and obtain information on future medical specialties? If so, ask your counselor to consider you for nomination to the national Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine. It is a 10 day forum during the summer. Scholarships are available. Nominations must be received by December 15, 2009. For more information, talk to your counselor or one of the counselor interns!
College Info
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
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.
Filipino-American Women's Club Scholarship The Filipino-American Women's Club of Fresno and Vicinity, Inc. will award scholarships of $300 each to 10 high school seniors. Applicants must of of Filipino heritage or descent, have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.5 or above, and mother and/or grandmother(s) must be or be willing to be club members. A completed application and transcript must be submitted on or before December 19, 2009. If you have questions or need more information, call 431-9769. Come get your application and instructions from the counselor intern in room 12!
Scholarship Opportunities from the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Are you the child of a vineyard employee or the child of a wine grape grower OR are you interested in studying viticulture/enology? If your family owns a vineyard or is a vineyard employee, you may be eligible for one of 6 scholarships offered to graduating seniors by the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation. At least two scholarships offered provide $1,000 per year for four years at any UC or CSU campus and at least four scholarships offered provide $500 a year for two years at any California community college. Students may study the subject of their choice. For students interested in studying viticulture and/or enology, the Foundation is offering the Robert Miller Scholarship. This scholarship program is for students interested in attending Alan Hancock Community College of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. For more information and for applications and supporting materials, go to www.cwggt.org. The dealine is April 2, 2010. If you have any questions, call 800/241-1800.
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 Wednesday, December 9, 2009
www.csufresno.edu/univhigh
Cookie Dough delivery on Wednesday Afternoon
Cookie Dough will be delivered on Wednesday afternoon at 12:00.
Stop by Room 18 between 12 and 3 to pick up your orders!
Study Night Need help studying for finals? On Monday, December 14th from 3:30-6:00 in room ED 140 the peer mentors will be hosting a study night for ALL STUDENTS. The peer mentors will be available to tutor in all subject areas. The first students through the door will get a slice of pizza.
Boston College Visitation Trip - One Spot Now Open If you are interested in joining us on the Boston College tour see Ms. Patterson. The fee is $1200 and the trip begins on Sunday, January 10th and ends on Friday, January 15th.
Finals Schedule
Finals will be administered using the following schedule
Tuesday Dec. 15th
Per. 1 8:30 - 10:00
Per. 2 10:30 - 12:00
Wednesday Dec. 16th
Per. 3 8:30 - 10:00
Per. 4 10:30 - 12:00
Thursday Dec. 17th
Per. 6 8:30 - 10:00
Per. 7 10:30 - 12:00
If a college class final conflicts, then take the college final as scheduled and prior to Monday Dec. 14th arrange an alternate final time with your UHS instructor. Afternoons are available as makeup times.
All sophomores take their History 20 final Tuesday Dec. 15 from 8:00 to 10:00.
UHS Toys-For-Tots drive
This year ASB has decided to help out the local Toys for Tots toy drive. Students and teachers bring your unwrapped, new toys in and get spirit points for your class. Drop off locations are as follows:
Freshmen- Room 2/3
Sophomores- Room 8
Juniors- Room 17
Seniors- Room 18
OUr Drive ends on Dec. 11, so lets get as many as we can to help others have a happy holiday season.
Winter Concert Schedule and Ticket Sales
All Winter Concert Tickets: $5.00
Tickets available in the UHS Office before school,lunch or after school.
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.
Stanford Guest Attention all students interested in going to Stanford: A former UHS graduate that currently attends Stanford will be on campus on Monday, December 14th at lunch in room 4. She will be able to answer any questions you may have about Stanford and campus life.
Leo Club meeting on Friday! The Leo Club will hold its final meeting of 2009 this coming Friday, December 11, at 12:15 P.M. We will be covering a number of items pertaining to our activities after Winter Break and during electives, so please make sure to attend if possible.
Soccer Winter Session
The $50 fee for participating in the Soccer elective needs to be paid to Mr. Benslay before Friday Dec. 11th. Anyone with an unpaid fee will be dropped from the class and their spot offered to the next person on the waiting list. Please see Mr. Benslay if you have questions.
Picture retakes are in!
Come by the UHS office to pick up your pictures!
Forensics Team Remember your coaching appointments this week! Coaching appointments during finals are by special request only. Pick up your comment sheets from Saturday's tournament from Ms. Bergen. And...be sure you sign up on the coaching schedule for spring semester before Christmas break.
Student Recognitions
Forensics Tournament (IE 3) Great job, UHS Team! Congratulations to Ivan Yang, Amy Zhang, Sam Hunnicutt, Samir Durrani and Ruth Wong who all made it to finals! Placing in the top three in finals were:
Ivan Yang, 1st in JV Thematic Interpretation
Sam Hunnicutt, 2nd in V Original Oratory
Samir Durrani, 3rd in JV Original Oratory
Well done!
Parent Notices
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!
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
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
Yearbook Advertising
Parents!
Do you have a business you would like to advertise in this year's UHS yearbook?
Contact Mr. Daniel Jones at danieljones@csufresno.edu for more information
General Announcements
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.
Holiday Grams Why not brighten up someone's holiday season? Come buy a Holiday Gram between rooms 17 and 18 at lunch. Sales start November 30th. December 11 is the last day so buy them early.
Clubs
Science Olympiad Meeting There will be an all-team (including alternates) meeting Wednesday, Dec 9th at 12:10 in Room 15 to discuss t-shirts and other business.
Science Fair There will be a brief meeting on Thursday in Room 15 during lunch to discuss the status of member's projects.
Community Opportunities
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
National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine Are you interested in a future in Medicine? Would you like to attend a Forum on medicine that would allow you to enhance your leadership skills, attend small seminars hosted by some of the most prestigious and technologically-advanced medical institutions and schools, and obtain information on future medical specialties? If so, ask your counselor to consider you for nomination to the national Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine. It is a 10 day forum during the summer. Scholarships are available. Nominations must be received by December 15, 2009. For more information, talk to your counselor or one of the counselor interns!
College Info
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
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.
Filipino-American Women's Club Scholarship The Filipino-American Women's Club of Fresno and Vicinity, Inc. will award scholarships of $300 each to 10 high school seniors. Applicants must of of Filipino heritage or descent, have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.5 or above, and mother and/or grandmother(s) must be or be willing to be club members. A completed application and transcript must be submitted on or before December 19, 2009. If you have questions or need more information, call 431-9769. Come get your application and instructions from the counselor intern in room 12!
Scholarship Opportunities from the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Are you the child of a vineyard employee or the child of a wine grape grower OR are you interested in studying viticulture/enology? If your family owns a vineyard or is a vineyard employee, you may be eligible for one of 6 scholarships offered to graduating seniors by the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation. At least two scholarships offered provide $1,000 per year for four years at any UC or CSU campus and at least four scholarships offered provide $500 a year for two years at any California community college. Students may study the subject of their choice. For students interested in studying viticulture and/or enology, the Foundation is offering the Robert Miller Scholarship. This scholarship program is for students interested in attending Alan Hancock Community College of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. For more information and for applications and supporting materials, go to www.cwggt.org. The dealine is April 2, 2010. If you have any questions, call 800/241-1800. 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, December 8, 2009
www.csufresno.edu/univhigh
Boston College Visitation Trip - One Spot Now Open
If you are interested in joining us on the Boston College tour see Ms. Patterson.
The fee is $1200 and the trip begins on Sunday, January 10th and ends on Friday, January 15th.
Study Night
Need help studying for finals? On Monday, December 14th from 3:30-6:00 in room ED 140 the peer mentors will be hosting a study night for ALL STUDENTS. The peer mentors will be available to tutor in all subject areas. The first students through the door will get a slice of pizza.
December Phoenix Alliance Meeting on Wednesday!
Mark your calendars!
Wednesday, December 9th
Time: 7:00 PM
Room 18
Parking code: 17120040
Parking code valid from 6-10:00 PM
Picture retakes are in!
Come by the UHS office to pick up your pictures!
Winter Concert Schedule and Ticket Sales
All Winter Concert Tickets: $5.00
Tickets available in the UHS Office before school,lunch or after school.
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.
Soccer Winter Session
The $50 fee for participating in the Soccer elective needs to be paid to Mr. Benslay before Friday Dec. 11th.
Anyone with an unpaid fee will be dropped from the class and their spot offered to the next person on the waiting list.
Please see Mr. Benslay if you have questions.
Lost and Found Items
Please come by the UHS office before school at lunch or after school to check lost and found by December 8, 2009.
All items not claimed will be donated to charity.
UHS Toys-For-Tots drive
This year ASB has decided to help out the local Toys for Tots toy drive. Students and teachers bring your unwrapped, new toys in and get spirit points for your class. Drop off locations are as follows:
Freshmen- Room 2/3
Sophomores- Room 8
Juniors- Room 17
Seniors- Room 18
OUr Drive ends on Dec. 11, so lets get as many as we can to help others have a happy holiday season.
Stanford Guest Attention all students interested in going to Stanford: A former UHS graduate that currently attends Stanford will be on campus on Monday, December 14th at lunch in room 4. She will be able to answer any questions you may have about Stanford and campus life.
Leo Club meeting on Friday! The Leo Club will hold its final meeting of 2009 this coming Friday, December 11, at 12:15 P.M. We will be covering a number of items pertaining to our activities after Winter Break and during electives, so please make sure to attend if possible.
Forensics Team Remember your coaching appointments this week! Coaching appointments during finals are by special request only. Pick up your comment sheets from Saturday's tournament from Ms. Bergen. And...be sure you sign up on the coaching schedule for spring semester before Christmas break.
Student Recognitions
Forensics Tournament (IE 3) Great job, UHS Team! Congratulations to Ivan Yang, Amy Zhang, Sam Hunnicutt, Samir Durrani and Ruth Wong who all made it to finals! Placing in the top three in finals were:
Ivan Yang, 1st in JV Thematic Interpretation
Sam Hunnicutt, 2nd in V Original Oratory
Samir Durrani, 3rd in JV Original Oratory
Well done!
Parent Notices
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 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
Yearbook Advertising
Parents!
Do you have a business you would like to advertise in this year's UHS yearbook?
Contact Mr. Daniel Jones at danieljones@csufresno.edu for more information
General Announcements
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.
Holiday Grams Why not brighten up someone's holiday season? Come buy a Holiday Gram between rooms 17 and 18 at lunch. Sales start November 30th. December 11 is the last day so buy them early.
Clubs
Science Olympiad Meeting There will be an all-team (including alternates) meeting Wednesday, Dec 9th at 12:10 in Room 15 to discuss t-shirts and other business.
Science Fair There will be a brief meeting on Thursday in Room 15 during lunch to discuss the status of member's projects.
Community Opportunities
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
National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine Are you interested in a future in Medicine? Would you like to attend a Forum on medicine that would allow you to enhance your leadership skills, attend small seminars hosted by some of the most prestigious and technologically-advanced medical institutions and schools, and obtain information on future medical specialties? If so, ask your counselor to consider you for nomination to the national Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine. It is a 10 day forum during the summer. Scholarships are available. Nominations must be received by December 15, 2009. For more information, talk to your counselor or one of the counselor interns!
College Info
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
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.
Filipino-American Women's Club Scholarship The Filipino-American Women's Club of Fresno and Vicinity, Inc. will award scholarships of $300 each to 10 high school seniors. Applicants must of of Filipino heritage or descent, have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.5 or above, and mother and/or grandmother(s) must be or be willing to be club members. A completed application and transcript must be submitted on or before December 19, 2009. If you have questions or need more information, call 431-9769. Come get your application and instructions from the counselor intern in room 12!
Scholarship Opportunities from the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Are you the child of a vineyard employee or the child of a wine grape grower OR are you interested in studying viticulture/enology? If your family owns a vineyard or is a vineyard employee, you may be eligible for one of 6 scholarships offered to graduating seniors by the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation. At least two scholarships offered provide $1,000 per year for four years at any UC or CSU campus and at least four scholarships offered provide $500 a year for two years at any California community college. Students may study the subject of their choice. For students interested in studying viticulture and/or enology, the Foundation is offering the Robert Miller Scholarship. This scholarship program is for students interested in attending Alan Hancock Community College of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. For more information and for applications and supporting materials, go to www.cwggt.org. The dealine is April 2, 2010. If you have any questions, call 800/241-1800. 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, December 7, 2009 www.csufresno.edu/univhigh
Winter Concert Schedule and Ticket Sales
All Winter Concert Tickets: $5.00
Tickets available in the UHS Office before school,lunch or after school.
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.
Last chance to purchase a DVD from Magic of the Arts Performance by December 7th
If you missed the chance to pre-order a Magic of the Arts picture CD or DVD, you can do so from now until December 7.
They are only $20 each!
Please pick up an order form at the UHS office or ask your child to pick one up for you.
Your child's magical performance will be a part of your entertainment forever!
Study Night Need help studying for finals? On Monday, December 14th from 3:30-6:00 in room ED 140 the peer mentors will be hosting a study night for ALL STUDENTS. The peer mentors will be available to tutor in all subject areas. The first students through the door will get a slice of pizza.
Picture retakes are in!
Come by the UHS office to pick up your pictures!
Lost and Found Items
Please come by the UHS office before school at lunch or after school to check lost and found by December 8, 2009.
All items not claimed will be donated to charity.
Soccer Winter Session
The $50 fee for participating in the Soccer elective needs to be paid to Mr. Benslay before Friday Dec. 11th. Anyone with an unpaid fee will be dropped from the class and their spot offered to the next person on the waiting list. Please see Mr. Benslay if you have questions.
UHS Toys-For-Tots drive
This year ASB has decided to help out the local Toys for Tots toy drive. Students and teachers bring your unwrapped, new toys in and get spirit points for your class. Drop off locations are as follows:
Freshmen- Room 2/3
Sophomores- Room 8
Juniors- Room 17
Seniors- Room 18
OUr Drive ends on Dec. 11, so lets get as many as we can to help others have a happy holiday season.
Stanford Guest Attention all students interested in going to Stanford: A former UHS graduate that currently attends Stanford will be on campus on Monday, December 14th at lunch in room 4. She will be able to answer any questions you may have about Stanford and campus life.
Student Recognitions
Congratulations to Katharine McGregor!
Katharine has been selected as recepient of the Leland F. and Helen Schubert Honors Scholar at Ohio Wesleyan University-Class of 2014
Selection criteria included: Outstanding academic performance, extracurricular involvement, and demonstrated potential for leadership.
Way to go Katharine! UHS is proud of you!
Parent Notices
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!
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
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
Yearbook Advertising
Parents!
Do you have a business you would like to advertise in this year's UHS yearbook?
Contact Mr. Daniel Jones at danieljones@csufresno.edu for more information
General Announcements
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.
Holiday Grams Why not brighten up someone's holiday season? Come buy a Holiday Gram between rooms 17 and 18 at lunch. Sales start November 30th. December 11 is the last day so buy them early.
Community Opportunities
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
National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine Are you interested in a future in Medicine? Would you like to attend a Forum on medicine that would allow you to enhance your leadership skills, attend small seminars hosted by some of the most prestigious and technologically-advanced medical institutions and schools, and obtain information on future medical specialties? If so, ask your counselor to consider you for nomination to the national Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine. It is a 10 day forum during the summer. Scholarships are available. Nominations must be received by December 15, 2009. For more information, talk to your counselor or one of the counselor interns!
College Info
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
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.
Filipino-American Women's Club Scholarship The Filipino-American Women's Club of Fresno and Vicinity, Inc. will award scholarships of $300 each to 10 high school seniors. Applicants must of of Filipino heritage or descent, have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.5 or above, and mother and/or grandmother(s) must be or be willing to be club members. A completed application and transcript must be submitted on or before December 19, 2009. If you have questions or need more information, call 431-9769. Come get your application and instructions from the counselor intern in room 12!
Scholarship Opportunities from the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Are you the child of a vineyard employee or the child of a wine grape grower OR are you interested in studying viticulture/enology? If your family owns a vineyard or is a vineyard employee, you may be eligible for one of 6 scholarships offered to graduating seniors by the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation. At least two scholarships offered provide $1,000 per year for four years at any UC or CSU campus and at least four scholarships offered provide $500 a year for two years at any California community college. Students may study the subject of their choice. For students interested in studying viticulture and/or enology, the Foundation is offering the Robert Miller Scholarship. This scholarship program is for students interested in attending Alan Hancock Community College of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. For more information and for applications and supporting materials, go to www.cwggt.org. The dealine is April 2, 2010. If you have any questions, call 800/241-1800.
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 Friday, December 4, 2009 www.csufresno.edu/univhigh
Winter Concert Schedule and Ticket Sales
All Winter Concert Tickets: $5.00
Tickets available in the UHS Office before school,lunch or after school.
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.
Last chance to purchase a DVD from Magic of the Arts Performance by December 7th
If you missed the chance to pre-order a Magic of the Arts picture CD or DVD, you can do so from now until December 7.
They are only $20 each!
Please pick up an order form at the UHS office or ask your child to pick one up for you.
Your child's magical performance will be a part of your entertainment forever!
Study Night Need help studying for finals? On Monday, December 14th from 3:30-6:00 in room ED 140 the peer mentors will be hosting a study night for ALL STUDENTS. The peer mentors will be available to tutor in all subject areas. The first students through the door will get a slice of pizza.
Picture retakes are in!
Come by the UHS office to pick up your pictures!
Lost and Found Items
Please come by the UHS office before school at lunch or after school to check lost and found by December 8, 2009.
All items not claimed will be donated to charity.
Soccer Winter Session
The $50 fee for participating in the Soccer elective needs to be paid to Mr. Benslay before Friday Dec. 11th. Anyone with an unpaid fee will be dropped from the class and their spot offered to the next person on the waiting list. Please see Mr. Benslay if you have questions.
UHS Toys-For-Tots drive
This year ASB has decided to help out the local Toys for Tots toy drive. Students and teachers bring your unwrapped, new toys in and get spirit points for your class. Drop off locations are as follows:
Freshmen- Room 2/3
Sophomores- Room 8
Juniors- Room 17
Seniors- Room 18
OUr Drive ends on Dec. 11, so lets get as many as we can to help others have a happy holiday season.
CATS Trip Deadline
This is the final week for students to purchase their reservation to go on the fieldtrip. $55 for side mezzanine seats, and $65 for middle mezzanine seats. The bus transportation down and back is included. See Mr. Benslay if you would like to make other arrangements for getting down and/or back. The date is March 13, bus leaves at 7:00 A.M. Hurry and get your tickets, only a few middle seats are left. Buy your tickets in the office 12:30 - 1:00 or after 3:00 in the afternoon.
Stanford Guest Attention all students interested in going to Stanford: A former UHS graduate that currently attends Stanford will be on campus on Monday, December 14th at lunch in room 4. She will be able to answer any questions you may have about Stanford and campus life.
Forensics Team - December Tournament Remember this Saturday's tournament is in Sanger (notes and directions to the tournament will come to you on Friday). You'll need to make all coaching appointments this week, find a judge and check in with Ms. Bergen prior to Friday! Keep practicing!
Student Recognitions
Congratulations to Katharine McGregor!
Katharine has been selected as recepient of the Leland F. and Helen Schubert Honors Scholar at Ohio Wesleyan University-Class of 2014
Selection criteria included: Outstanding academic performance, extracurricular involvement, and demonstrated potential for leadership.
Way to go Katharine! UHS is proud of you!
Parent Notices
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!
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
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
Yearbook Advertising
Parents!
Do you have a business you would like to advertise in this year's UHS yearbook?
Contact Mr. Daniel Jones at danieljones@csufresno.edu for more information
General Announcements
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.
Holiday Grams Why not brighten up someone's holiday season? Come buy a Holiday Gram between rooms 17 and 18 at lunch. Sales start November 30th. December 11 is the last day so buy them early.
Sophomore History Students! Sophomore history study session this Friday, December 4th, in room 10 at 12:15pm. Your exam is the following Monday or Tuesday! Be prepared! Questions? Ask Stefani Jericoff in room 12 or call 278-1025
Science Olympiad Meeting B Team Team B will meet this Friday from 3pm to 6pm in room 15. Bring you materials to prepare.
Computer Programming Club There will be a meeting at lunch in Room 15 on Friday, Dec 4th.
Clubs
Science Olympiad Meeting Team A will meet this Friday from 3pm to 6pm in room 6. Bring you materials to prepare.
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
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
National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine Are you interested in a future in Medicine? Would you like to attend a Forum on medicine that would allow you to enhance your leadership skills, attend small seminars hosted by some of the most prestigious and technologically-advanced medical institutions and schools, and obtain information on future medical specialties? If so, ask your counselor to consider you for nomination to the national Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine. It is a 10 day forum during the summer. Scholarships are available. Nominations must be received by December 15, 2009. For more information, talk to your counselor or one of the counselor interns!
College Info
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
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.
Filipino-American Women's Club Scholarship The Filipino-American Women's Club of Fresno and Vicinity, Inc. will award scholarships of $300 each to 10 high school seniors. Applicants must of of Filipino heritage or descent, have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.5 or above, and mother and/or grandmother(s) must be or be willing to be club members. A completed application and transcript must be submitted on or before December 19, 2009. If you have questions or need more information, call 431-9769. Come get your application and instructions from the counselor intern in room 12!
Scholarship Opportunities from the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Are you the child of a vineyard employee or the child of a wine grape grower OR are you interested in studying viticulture/enology? If your family owns a vineyard or is a vineyard employee, you may be eligible for one of 6 scholarships offered to graduating seniors by the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation. At least two scholarships offered provide $1,000 per year for four years at any UC or CSU campus and at least four scholarships offered provide $500 a year for two years at any California community college. Students may study the subject of their choice. For students interested in studying viticulture and/or enology, the Foundation is offering the Robert Miller Scholarship. This scholarship program is for students interested in attending Alan Hancock Community College of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. For more information and for applications and supporting materials, go to www.cwggt.org. The dealine is April 2, 2010. If you have any questions, call 800/241-1800.
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, December 3, 2009 www.csufresno.edu/univhigh
Picture retakes are in!
Come by the UHS office to pick up your pictures!
Lost and Found Items
Please come by the UHS office before school at lunch or after school to check lost and found by December 8, 2009.
All items not claimed will be donated to charity.
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.
Last chance to purchase a DVD from Magic of the Arts Performance by December 7th
If you missed the chance to pre-order a Magic of the Arts picture CD or DVD, you can do so from now until December 7.
They are only $20 each!
Please pick up an order form at the UHS office or ask your child to pick one up for you.
Your child's magical performance will be a part of your entertainment forever!
Study Night Need help studying for finals? On Monday, December 14th from 3:30-6:00 in room ED 140 the peer mentors will be hosting a study night for ALL STUDENTS. The peer mentors will be available to tutor in all subject areas. The first students through the door will get a slice of pizza.
Soccer Winter Session
The $50 fee for participating in the Soccer elective needs to be paid to Mr. Benslay before Friday Dec. 11th. Anyone with an unpaid fee will be dropped from the class and their spot offered to the next person on the waiting list. Please see Mr. Benslay if you have questions.
CATS Trip Deadline
This is the final week for students to purchase their reservation to go on the fieldtrip. $55 for side mezzanine seats, and $65 for middle mezzanine seats. The bus transportation down and back is included. See Mr. Benslay if you would like to make other arrangements for getting down and/or back. The date is March 13, bus leaves at 7:00 A.M. Hurry and get your tickets, only a few middle seats are left. Buy your tickets in the office 12:30 - 1:00 or after 3:00 in the afternoon.
Stanford Guest Attention all students interested in going to Stanford: A former UHS graduate that currently attends Stanford will be on campus on Monday, December 14th at lunch in room 4. She will be able to answer any questions you may have about Stanford and campus life.
Forensics Team - December Tournament Remember this Saturday's tournament is in Sanger (notes and directions to the tournament will come to you on Friday). You'll need to make all coaching appointments this week, find a judge and check in with Ms. Bergen prior to Friday! Keep practicing!
Student Recognitions
Congratulations to Katharine McGregor!
Katharine has been selected as recepient of the Leland F. and Helen Schubert Honors Scholar at Ohio Wesleyan University-Class of 2014
Selection criteria included: Outstanding academic performance, extracurricular involvement, and demonstrated potential for leadership.
Way to go Katharine! UHS is proud of you!
Parent Notices
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!
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
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
Yearbook Advertising
Parents!
Do you have a business you would like to advertise in this year's UHS yearbook?
Contact Mr. Daniel Jones at danieljones@csufresno.edu for more information
General Announcements
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.
Fresno State Theatre Arts Department Open House The Fresno State Theatre Arts Department invites you to visit their campus on Thursday, December 3rd for an open house. This event gives college-bound high school students the opportunity to meet the faculty and to discover more about our programs in Theatre and Dance. The day includes workshops, orientation sessions, tours of the facility, and a pizza party. The event culminates with a final dress rehearsal of Bertolt Brecht's "The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui: The Gangster Play." Students are required to submit a "registration form" in order to participate in this event. For more information, please call:
Acting: Kim Morin: 278-4342
Design/Tech: Elizabeth Payne: 278-5110
Dance: Kenneth Balint: 278-5848
Holiday Grams Why not brighten up someone's holiday season? Come buy a Holiday Gram between rooms 17 and 18 at lunch. Sales start November 30th. December 11 is the last day so buy them early.
Sophomore History Students! Sophomore history study session this Friday, December 4th, in room 10 at 12:15pm. Your exam is the following Monday or Tuesday! Be prepared! Questions? Ask Stefani Jericoff in room 12 or call 278-1025
Science Olympiad Meeting B Team Team B will meet this Friday from 3pm to 6pm in room 15. Bring you materials to prepare.
Computer Programming Club There will be a meeting at lunch in Room 15 on Friday, Dec 4th.
Clubs
Science Olympiad Meeting Team A will meet this Friday from 3pm to 6pm in room 6. Bring you materials to prepare.
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
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
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
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.
Filipino-American Women's Club Scholarship The Filipino-American Women's Club of Fresno and Vicinity, Inc. will award scholarships of $300 each to 10 high school seniors. Applicants must of of Filipino heritage or descent, have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.5 or above, and mother and/or grandmother(s) must be or be willing to be club members. A completed application and transcript must be submitted on or before December 19, 2009. If you have questions or need more information, call 431-9769. Come get your application and instructions from the counselor intern in room 12! 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 Wednesday, December 2, 2009
www.csufresno.edu/univhigh
Request for Cookies/Water for Concert on December 2nd
Request for Cookies and/or Water for Winter Concert on 12/2 (tomorrow)
Parents,
If you will be attending the concert tomorrow night and can help provide refreshments for the after concert reception:
Please contact Pamela Moorehead at (559) 840-1382.
Thank you in advance for your assistance!
Phoenix Alliance
Lost and Found Items
Please come by the UHS office before school at lunch or after school to check lost and found by December 8, 2009.
All items not claimed will be donated to charity.
Picture retakes are in!
Come by the UHS office to pick up your pictures!
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.
Last chance to purchase a DVD from Magic of the Arts Performance by December 7th
If you missed the chance to pre-order a Magic of the Arts picture CD or DVD, you can do so from now until December 7.
They are only $20 each!
Please pick up an order form at the UHS office or ask your child to pick one up for you.
Your child's magical performance will be a part of your entertainment forever!
Junior State Meeting
Junior State Meeting
Wednesday, December 2nd
12:15
Room 14
Study Night Need help studying for finals? On Monday, December 14th from 3:30-6:00 in room ED 140 the peer mentors will be hosting a study night for ALL STUDENTS. The peer mentors will be available to tutor in all subject areas. The first students through the door will get a slice of pizza.
Soccer Winter Session
The $50 fee for participating in the Soccer elective needs to be paid to Mr. Benslay before Friday Dec. 11th. Anyone with an unpaid fee will be dropped from the class and their spot offered to the next person on the waiting list. Please see Mr. Benslay if you have questions.
CATS Trip Deadline
This is the final week for students to purchase their reservation to go on the fieldtrip. $55 for side mezzanine seats, and $65 for middle mezzanine seats. The bus transportation down and back is included. See Mr. Benslay if you would like to make other arrangements for getting down and/or back. The date is March 13, bus leaves at 7:00 A.M. Hurry and get your tickets, only a few middle seats are left. Buy your tickets in the office 12:30 - 1:00 or after 3:00 in the afternoon.
Stanford Guest Attention all students interested in going to Stanford: A former UHS graduate that currently attends Stanford will be on campus on Monday, December 14th at lunch in room 4. She will be able to answer any questions you may have about Stanford and campus life.
Forensics Team - December Tournament Remember this Saturday's tournament is in Sanger (notes and directions to the tournament will come to you on Friday). You'll need to make all coaching appointments this week, find a judge and check in with Ms. Bergen prior to Friday! Keep practicing!
Student Recognitions
Congratulations to Katharine McGregor!
Katharine has been selected as recepient of the Leland F. and Helen Schubert Honors Scholar at Ohio Wesleyan University-Class of 2014
Selection criteria included: Outstanding academic performance, extracurricular involvement, and demonstrated potential for leadership.
Way to go Katharine! UHS is proud of you!
Parent Notices
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!
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
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
Yearbook Advertising
Parents!
Do you have a business you would like to advertise in this year's UHS yearbook?
Contact Mr. Daniel Jones at danieljones@csufresno.edu for more information
General Announcements
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.
Fresno State Theatre Arts Department Open House The Fresno State Theatre Arts Department invites you to visit their campus on Thursday, December 3rd for an open house. This event gives college-bound high school students the opportunity to meet the faculty and to discover more about our programs in Theatre and Dance. The day includes workshops, orientation sessions, tours of the facility, and a pizza party. The event culminates with a final dress rehearsal of Bertolt Brecht's "The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui: The Gangster Play." Students are required to submit a "registration form" in order to participate in this event. For more information, please call:
Acting: Kim Morin: 278-4342
Design/Tech: Elizabeth Payne: 278-5110
Dance: Kenneth Balint: 278-5848
Holiday Grams Why not brighten up someone's holiday season? Come buy a Holiday Gram between rooms 17 and 18 at lunch. Sales start November 30th. December 11 is the last day so buy them early.
Sophomore History Students! Sophomore history study session this Friday, December 4th, in room 10 at 12:15pm. Your exam is the following Monday or Tuesday! Be prepared! Questions? Ask Stefani Jericoff in room 12 or call 278-1025
Clubs
Science Olympiad Meeting Team A will meet this Friday from 3pm to 6pm in room 6. Bring you materials to prepare.
MOck Trial Mock Trial- There will be a brief all team meeting Wednesday at lunch from 12:15-12:20 in Rm 9. Please do not be late.
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 (61-70)
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
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.
Filipino-American Women's Club Scholarship The Filipino-American Women's Club of Fresno and Vicinity, Inc. will award scholarships of $300 each to 10 high school seniors. Applicants must of of Filipino heritage or descent, have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.5 or above, and mother and/or grandmother(s) must be or be willing to be club members. A completed application and transcript must be submitted on or before December 19, 2009. If you have questions or need more information, call 431-9769. Come get your application and instructions from the counselor intern in room 12! 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, December 1, 2009
www.csufresno.edu/univhigh
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.
Last chance to purchase a DVD from Magic of the Arts Performance by December 7th
If you missed the chance to pre-order a Magic of the Arts picture CD or DVD, you can do so from now until December 7.
They are only $20 each!
Please pick up an order form at the UHS office or ask your child to pick one up for you.
Your child's magical performance will be a part of your entertainment forever!
Junior State Meeting
Junior State Meeting
Wednesday, December 2nd
12:15
Room 14
Forensics Team - December Tournament Remember this Saturday's tournament is in Sanger (notes and directions to the tournament will come to you on Friday). You'll need to make all coaching appointments this week, find a judge and check in with Ms. Bergen prior to Friday! Keep practicing!
Student Recognitions
Congratulations to Katharine McGregor!
Katharine has been selected as recepient of the Leland F. and Helen Schubert Honors Scholar at Ohio Wesleyan University-Class of 2014
Selection criteria included: Outstanding academic performance, extracurricular involvement, and demonstrated potential for leadership.
Way to go Katharine! UHS is proud of you!
Parent Notices
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!
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
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
Yearbook Advertising
Parents!
Do you have a business you would like to advertise in this year's UHS yearbook?
Contact Mr. Daniel Jones at danieljones@csufresno.edu for more information
General Announcements
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.
Fresno State Theatre Arts Department Open House The Fresno State Theatre Arts Department invites you to visit their campus on Thursday, December 3rd for an open house. This event gives college-bound high school students the opportunity to meet the faculty and to discover more about our programs in Theatre and Dance. The day includes workshops, orientation sessions, tours of the facility, and a pizza party. The event culminates with a final dress rehearsal of Bertolt Brecht's "The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui: The Gangster Play." Students are required to submit a "registration form" in order to participate in this event. For more information, please call:
Acting: Kim Morin: 278-4342
Design/Tech: Elizabeth Payne: 278-5110
Dance: Kenneth Balint: 278-5848
Holiday Grams Why not brighten up someone's holiday season? Come buy a Holiday Gram between rooms 17 and 18 at lunch. Sales start November 30th. December 11 is the last day so buy them early.
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
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.
Filipino-American Women's Club Scholarship The Filipino-American Women's Club of Fresno and Vicinity, Inc. will award scholarships of $300 each to 10 high school seniors. Applicants must of of Filipino heritage or descent, have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.5 or above, and mother and/or grandmother(s) must be or be willing to be club members. A completed application and transcript must be submitted on or before December 19, 2009. If you have questions or need more information, call 431-9769. Come get your application and instructions from the counselor intern in room 12!
Janet Miller
University High School
2355 E. Keats M/S UH 134
Fresno, CA 93740
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