[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 1/14/05

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
January 14, 2005
Contact:  Belinda McDaniel  <bmcdaniel at berkeley.k12.ca.us>


Administration

1.	There are two upcoming math competitions in February: The American 
Math Competition will take place on Wednesday, February 16. The Bay 
Area Math Olympiad will take place on Tuesday, February 22.  Everyone 
is welcome to take part in either competition.  Students interested in 
taking part in
one or both of these competitions should attend an organizational 
meeting in Mr. Palen’s room, room H306, this Thursday, January 13th at 
lunchtime.

Clubs
1.	Earphone English: come to C116 today at lunch to work on our new 
poster design.

2.	Young Women of BHS: SPEAK ON IT meets every Thuirsday at lunch in 
Conference Room B.  Come  bring the issues that are most important to 
you! Light lunch will be served.  All BHS female students are welcomed.

Sports
1.	Attention all girls interested in BHS Lacrosse:  there is a 
mandatory meeting on Friday, January 14th at lunch on the East 
Bleachers.

2.	All boys interested in going for the golf team, call Coach Dang at 
510-540-5738.  First day of practice is February 7 at Tilden Park at 
4:00pm.

3.	Students interested in joining the crew team should come practice at 
the erg room, which is across from the softball field.  The men’s team 
practices on Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m.;  the women’s team practices on 
Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m.  For more information visit our website at 
<www.berkeleyhighcrew.org>.

4.	Berkeley Wrestlers: mandatory practice/meeting today (Friday) in the 
wrestling room from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.  Do not be late!

Senior Section
1.	Seniors: come get your questions on financial aid answeredt this 
Friday, January 14 at lunch in the College/Career Center.  A 
representative of the California State Education Fund will be here to 
help you.

2.	The application deadline for San Francisco State is January 14th.  
If you’re interested in the school, but haven’t applied yet, next 
Friday is the deadline.

3.	There are many scholarship applications in the College Center.  Come 
by to check them out and get free money for college.  Some sample 
scholarships include:  Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards- apply online 
<www.hispanicheritage awards.org> or pick up an application at a 
participating Subway.  Printed out applications from the website will 
NOT be accepted.  There are six categories.  You must write an essay on 
the influence of their Hispanic heritage in their lives. Deadline: 
February 11th.  Scholarships range from $2,000 to $8,000.

4.	Sam Walton Community Scholarship ($1,000) – Senior with a minimum 
2.5 GPA who has taken either the SAT or the ACT and can prove financial 
need. Applications available at [ http://www.walmartfoundation.org 
<]www.walmartfoundation.org>.  Deadline is February 1st.

5.	Juniors – College Works provides free college counseling for LGBTQ 
youth.  Services include help with college applications, SAT prep and 
financial aid applications.  Contact Denny David, Education Services 
Coordinator, by Friday, January 14th at 415-703-6150 ext. 28 or 
<denny at lyric.org>.

6.	January 17 –deadline to turn in Midyear School Report Forms to the 
College Center.  This is required for most schools that requested a 
counselor recommendation.  It is not required for the UC’s and most Cal
campuses.  Paperclip a regular business-sized envelope with one stamp 
on it to the college Mid-Year Report form and a transcript request 
form. Write “Midyear report” on the top of each Transcript Request 
Form.


Events/ Performance
1.	St. Luke Missionary Church invites you to a Youth Gospel Musical. 
Friday, January 14th at 7:00 p.m. at 165 South 7th St , Richmond, CA 
94801.

2.	Dance Production 2005 is here at last!  Did you know that the guy 
sitting next to you in Physics can tap dance? Have you seen the Hip-Hop 
moves of that gal in your 1st period class?  Come see the grooves and 
moves of the finest dancers at BHS.  Dance Production is this weekend, 
Friday and Saturday, January 14, and 15th in the Little Theater at 8:00 
p.m.  Admission is $5 students/ $10 general.  Come early get a good 
seat as these last two shows will likely sell out.  Be prepared to be 
inspired.

3.	Warm Coat Drive!  Bring warm-coats to distribute to homeless adults. 
These coats will be distributed at the community meal at University 
Lutheran Chapel on Saturday, January 22nd.  Bring your coats to A203 
and drop them in the box.

4.	Black and White (Semi-Formal) WINTER BALL on January 28th at Zazoo’s 
Restaurant (15 Embarcadero West, Oakland).  Winter Ball tickets are on 
sale for $30 at lunch on the Community Theater steps.  Prices will go 
up so buy your tickets now.

Sales
1.	Yearbooks are on sale for $65.00.  Every Tuesdays and Thursdays 
during lunch or zero period to purchase your book.


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