[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 2/27/07

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
February 27, 2007

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Administration

1. The MORP is coming!  So everyone come out for more of a reason to party
with the NHT Boyz.  Presale tickets on sale now for $7 and $10 at the
door.  Student ID required.

2. Heads up students!  Finding tutoring help is a sign of motivation,
maturity, resourcefulness and determination.  These are qualities a
college or employer is seeking.  Don't wait!
       Algebra I and Geometry Tutoring Emphasis: Tues and Thurs
3:15-4:30 PM.  Room H109: Scott Willson
       Student Learning Center (SLC) in room D221: All subjects
Mon-Fri  3:15-5:30pm
       AP Biology tutoring is available this Wednesday, February 28 in room
G305 from 4:30- 5:30 PM.  The March tutoring schedule is Wednesday,
March 7, Thursday, March 15.  No tutoring the week of March 19th and March
28th.

3. There are going to be Berkeley High Student Court trials this week,
Wednesday Feb. 28th.  All Berkeley High Students
are encouraged to attend.  They take place at 5:30 PM in the Old City
Hall building across the street from MLK Park on the second floor.  We
need student jurors to participate in the trials.  Come through if
you're interested.

*4. Audition for Jazz Lab Band II A will be held on Tuesday, the 27th for
Trumpets, Trombones, Rhytmn Instruments (piano, drums, guitar Bass) and on
Thursday, March 1st for Saxes.  All auditions will be held in the A
building in room A201.  For more information contact Mr. Hamilton.

5. Sophomores - Do you want to engage in hands-on leadership training?
Intern at a professional work place?  Meet diverse youth from the Bay
Area?  Get the skills and experience to be a change-maker in your
community?  Stand out in your college applications?  Earn a $1,000
stipend?  Coro's  Exploring Leadership. A full-time summer and part
time fall program, will allow you to do all and more.  Go to [
http://www.coro.org/ ] to learn more and to download a 2007
application.  Priority Application Deadline: March 1.  Regular
Application Deadline: March 15.

*6. Celebrate Black History Month by learning more about American History.
What award did Ralph Bunche win for helping end the first Arab-Israeli
war?  Come to the library to find out the answer and then fill out an
answer sheet.  Students who get all weekly questions right will get a
prize at the end of the month.

7. Looking for a job?  Must be a tenth grader with a GPA of 2.5 or better;
  See Belinda McDaniel for more details and a job application.

8. Paramount Great America has seasonal positions available. Apply online
at [ http://www.pgathrills.com ]www.pgathrills.com.  Students must be at
least 15 years old to apply.


Clubs

1. If you like to sing, come to chorus Tuesdays at lunch in A5, the
chorus room.

2. The Community Partnerships Academy (CPA) Small School needs your
help.  We are looking for donations of SAT prep materials.  SAT Study
Guides are particularly welcomed.  Please bring them to H202 anytime.
For more information please contact Annie Johnston ([
mailto:anniej at igc.org ]).  We could sure use your help.  Thanks again.

3. BHS students! Are you in a band?  Do you want an opportunity to
show your talent?  Come by room D148 for more details.


Sports

*1. Congratulations to both the girls and boys basketball teams.  Both
teams defeated Foothill at home on Friday night and advance to the semi-final
round of the Division I NCS tournament.  The girls play at home on
Wednesday at 7:30 PM. The boys play at Monte Vista at 8:00 PM.  The
winners will advance to the Saturday final.  Ticjkets are $8 adult/ $5
student senior.  Come on out and support your Jackets!

*2. Varsity soccer players please wash and return your equipment as soon as
possible to Coach Juarez in C127.  Pick up your t-shirts from Coach Juarez
in C127.

3. All soccer players: the soccer awards ceremony will take place in the
Food Court on Monday, March 5th at 6:30 pm.  Please clear your schedules
so you can come pick up your trophies, medals, letters, and photographs.


Senior / Junior Section

1. Seniors: The Young Conservatory at American Conservatory Theater is
offering a special scholarship for high school seniors in Alameda
County to attend classes offered in the Spring session (March 19 - May
26, after school and weekend schedule) and their 4-week Summer Session
(daytime classes June 18 - July 13).  The spring class schedule and
scholarship application is available in D221.

*2. Scholarship Opportunities for Seniors- Sigma Pi Alpha Sorority
Scholarship-open to seniors from a Chicana/Latina background with an
unweighted GPA of at least 2.5 who will be attending a two or four year
college or vocational school in the fall.  US citizenship or permanent
residency is NOT a requirement.   Deadline: April 1.  Scholarship: $250.

*3. East Bay Consortium Scholarship - Open to seniors planning to 
attend a two or four year accredited college with a minimum GPA of 
2.8 if planning to attend a four year college or 2.0 if attending a 
community college who have demonstrated active participation in extra 
curricular activities and have financial need.  Deadline:  April 6. 
At least 36 scholarships of $2,500 for students attending a four year 
college and ten scholarships of $1,000 for students attending 
community college.

*4. Anita Baskerville Harris Scholarship Award - open to graduating 
African-American females with a minimum GPA of 3.0 with financial 
need.  Essay required.  Deadline:  April 2.  Scholarships range from 
$500 to $2,000.

*5. Latino and Native American Association (LANA) - open to high 
school seniors of Latino or Native American descent with a minimum 
2.0 GPA.  Deadline:  April 2.  $500 scholarship.

*6. Wa Sung Community Service Club Merit Scholarship - applicants 
must be graduating senior of Asian descent residing in Alameda or 
Contra Costa County who will be attending college in fall 2007. 
Seven to ten scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded.

7. SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES - Americans for Informed Democracy offers a
two-week summer enrichment program for rising juniors and seniors in
high school interested in international relations.  Called Global
Scholar, the program is held at Washington and Lee University in
Lexington, Virginia from July 1-14, 2007.  Global Scholar is a college
prep and leadership development program that builds global competence.
Students hear from global leaders and delve into a World Affairs
curriculum modeled on a college level course.  They will also have the
chance to videoconference with their peers halfway around the world,
visit leading global institutions, journey to foreign countries
through film and devise global campaigns to respond to today's most
pressing global challenges.  Cost $1,600.  Several full and half
scholarships are available.  For more information, visit [
http://www.globalscholar.org ] or contact Autumn Barr, Director of
Summer Programs at Americans for Informed Democracy at 203-773-1202 or
[ mailto:info at globalscholar.org ]

8. SENIORS- City College of San Francisco is now accepting
applications for their Culinary Arts ND Hospitality Management
Program.  This is an excellent two year program in which students earn
an Associate of Science Degree and an Award of Achievement in Culinary
Arts, Food Service Management or Hotel Management.  Graduates of this
program have transferred to many different four year colleges to earn
a bachelors degree.  Additional information is available in the
College Career Center and at www.ccsf.edu/cahs or by calling
415-239-3152.  Application deadline is April 9th.

9. FAFSA workshops, please sign up in D221 to attend.  Then you can
fill out the requested information and know what your questions are.
The dates for the workshops are:
Tuesday, February 27, 7:30 am
Wednesday, February 28, 3:30 pm


Events/ Performance

1. JUNIOR PROM-Tickets will be available until March 2nd during
lunch and after school.  Early bird price $45.00.

*2. Actors: Calling all actors. Sign up for three Drama opportunities, 1st
floor A building.  Don't be left out of the Drama  action for next year.

3. Class of 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010, the MORP or backwards PROM is
almost here!  Presale tickets available form $7.00 in the box office
during lunch and after school.


Sales

1. Prices are $80.00 for yearbooks. Please purchase your yearbooks in
H102 each day. Financial Assistance is also available to those who
qualify see Mr. Knight during 7th in H102 to apply.

2. Class of 2007 - Senior spellout pictures are still available.  $5
each.  Come to D148 and pick up one.