[BHS Etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin, Thurs., 4/29

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
April 29, 2010

1. Do you want a top job on the student leadership team? Do you want to have your voice heard on the BIG decisions and oversee the planning of exciting events? We need applicants for many positions!! Boost your resume big time. Applications in Leadership Office.

*2. When you buy your yearbook in H102B you have a chance to win a digital camera and other prizes.  Look for $5 coupons in the BHS Jacket.

SENIORS

*1. Express Tuxedo will be here at lunch on Friday (April 30th)  to take orders.  All tuxedos will require a $35 deposit.  Tuxedos can be ordered and delivered to Berkeley High School. SENIORS

2. Seniors!! Senior Ball tickets are on sale now in the Athletics office. They are $75.00

FUNDRAISING

Calling all students -- do you need to learn how to drive? Well, Berkeley Athletic Fund's online auction is offering many "online" drivers ed classes at unbelievable starting bids. They even have a driving school course where you will practice driving in a new mini cooper! Register and bid on these great deals. You won't be sorry and more importantly you'll learn how to drive.  Be safe. Go to HYPERLINK "http://www.biddingforgood.com/bafonlineauction" www.biddingforgood.com/bafonlineauction

COLLEGE/CAREER

1. BHS Juniors only, take an SAT/ACT practice test at BHS. $15 pre-registered (cash only). Please sign up in the College Career Center.

2. Financial Aid Workshops will be in the College Career Center at 3:30 pm, Tuesdays.

EVENTS/PERFORMANCES

*1. Celebrate Free Comic Book Day! Come to the BHS library this week and fill in a raffle ticket for a chance to win graphic novels or a $50 gift certificate to Comic Relief. Raffle sponsored by the Berkeley Public Library.

2. Come audition for a Midsummer's Night dream! The Fall Play 2010. Auditions will be held in A205 on April 26, 27, and 30th. Sign up on the drama board in the A building.

3. Academy Award-nominated documentary "The Most Dangerous Man In America," co-directed by BHS and Willard parent Rick Goldsmith, will be shown on May 6, 2010 at the Elmwood Theater in a special benefit for Willard Middle School. The film tells the story of Pentagon strategist Daniel Ellsberg's decision to leak top secret documents about the Vietnam War to the New York Times in 1971 – a decision that made headlines around the world. The program is from 7:15-9:30, and includes a Q&A with Rick Goldsmith and Patricia Ellsberg, Daniel Ellsberg's wife. Tickets are $20 in advance (mail checks by 4/28 to Willard Middle School, attn. Kathy Burns, 2425 Stuart Street, Berkeley 94705, and tickets will be mailed to you) or $25 at the door. Don't miss out on this story, which changed the Vietnam War and the face of 20th Century journalism.

4. Anything Goes. Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter. Open to students entering grades 7 to college in Fall 2010. A madcap farce set in the 1930s on an ocean liner bound for London from New York, Anything Goes boasts a brilliant script, delightfully witty songs, and huge dance numbers to bring the house down.

Tuition: $650; tuition assistance available. Information Meeting: Wednesday April 28, 5:30 pm at Willard MS, Metal Shop Theater. Auditions: Monday & Tuesday, May 10 & 11, by appointment only; please visit our website for more information about preparing for auditions, and how to make an appointment. Performances: October 15, 16, 22, 24, 29, 30, at the Julia Morgan Center for Performing Arts, Berkeley. Rehearsals will start the week of August 23. For more information and to download audition application, visit http://www.ymtcberkeley.org/auditions.html

*5. THEATRE ORGAN CONCERT in Berkeley Community Theatre this Sunday afternoon, May 3rd at 2:30 PM.  NorCal Theatre Organ Society’s Sunday “POPS” Concert with organist WALT STRONY on historic Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ.  COMPLIMENTARY/FREE TICKETS for BHS STUDENTS, FACULTY & EMPLOYEES by presenting BHS Identification.  First Timers for Free by providing name and address solely for the NorCal TOS’ Concert & Event Mailing List.  Regular tickets on day of concert - $15. Children 12 and under FREE with paid adult. No Babes in Arms. (415) 861-7082  www.NorCalTOS.org.

SPORTS
*1. Swim meet Friday, April 30th afterschool at the El Cerrito Pool.  The team loves your support!

JOBS

1. Looking for a student to update, redesign and expand an existing website. Work will include making a Paypal link, registering a new domain name and designing some new pages. All text and photos will be provided. Will pay $15 per hour. Email buffycram at yahoo.ca or phone 510 725 1949 and ask for Buffy.