DAILY BULLETIN
PALO ALTO HIGH SCHOOL
Monday, May 19, 2008
General:
- Fast for Awareness is next Friday, May 23. Pledge not to eat for 24 hours and raise funds to fight world hunger. (McNulty)
- Seniors: you must hand in your Senior Survey to be eligible for tickets to graduation. If you have questions, see Ms. Deggelman in the Guidance Office.
College and Career:
Paly will host Foothill College's assessment department as they administer English and math placement tests on Paly's campus on Tuesday, May 20th from 8:30 - noon in Computer Lab 1 (behind the math building). You must have applied to Foothill and obtained your Foothill Student ID in order to take the placement tests. Placement test scores are required before you can register for courses. *RSVP at the College and Career Center* to save a spot and obtain permission to miss class and participate in this event. (Cernobori)
Clubs and Meetings:
- Site Council meeting at 3:30 p.m. in P3. All welcome. (Miller)
- The Global Literacy Club is having a book drive starts today and going through Friday, May 23 to build a primary school library in Botswana. Please bring gently used children’s books to the library, all day or to the Quad at lunch. Please do not brings books about U.S. History or holidays. (Kellerman)
- Math Club meets at lunch today in room 704. (Nangia)
Scholarships
Vietnam Veterans Group of San Quention - High School seniors with a parent or guardian currently serving in, or honorably discharged from the Armed Forces. Applicant must write an essay answering the question: “What effect has my parent’s military service had on my life?” Two scholarships will be awarded: $1500 Scholastic Scholarship and the $750 Mary Manley Inspiration Award. Application, essay and supporting documents must be postmarked by Friday, May 30, 2008. For more information contact Deborah Sheldon at 415-454-1460 X 6041 or 6069. DEADLINE: 05/30/2008
Rigo Chacon – Abrazos and Books – A Tribute to Young Scholars - Silicon Valley High School Seniors. Scholarship award is $2000. Applicants should reside within Santa Clara County, be a graduating senior in 2007, maintain a 3.0 GPA and have been accepted to a 4-year college or university. Applicants must submit application, high school transcript, a detailed autobiography and an essay entitled “How I would Improve My Community. For more information, visit website: www.abrazosandbooks.com . DEADLINE: 05/30/2008
Nordstrom Scholarship Awards Program - Juniors from Bay Area counties with an unweighted GPA between 2.7 and 4.0 with substantial community service, extracurricular activities with demonstrated financial need. Up to Five $10,000 scholarships will be awarded in four equal installments of $2500 annually. Applicants must submit application, high school transcript, personal and financial statements, and a 500 word essay. Finalists will be interviewed. For more information, contact Leslie Aoyama at 650-688-2523. DEADLINE: 05/31/2008
Club Estrella - Santa Clara County Seniors of Mexican-American, Chicano, Mexican or Latino ancestry. Min. 2.5 GPA. Must plan to enroll at community college or a 4-year college in Fall. A minimum of 4 scholarships will be awarded. Submit application, autobiographical statement, letters of recommendation and copy of high school transcript. Award selection based on submitted autobiographical statement, financial need, academic achievement, interview with selection committee and letters of recommendation. DEADLINE: 06/02/2008
Big Sun Scholarship - High School Senior athletes may apply for a $500 award by sending a 500 word essay on “Why they should be awarded the scholarship. Essays should be submitted to athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com. For more information visit http://www.bigsunathletics.com/. DEADLINE: 06/20/2008
100 Black Men of Silicon Valley, Inc. - Seniors of African American descent from Silicon Valley who will be attending college in the Fall of 2009. Applicants should be actively involved in leadership roles in their high school or community and maintain a 2.5 cumulative high school GPA. Applicants agree to provide verification of 25 hours of community service performed in the year prior to receiving this scholarship. Semi-finalists must attend a group interview on August 16, 2008Awards range in value from $1000 to $5000. Email: steve.flournoy@sbcglobal.net if you have questions. Additional information may be obtained at http://www.100bmsv.org/ or by calling 888-855-1147. DEADLINE: 06/27/2008
Philippine Professional and Business Society of Santa Clara Valley, Inc. – Seniors, wholly or partially of Filipino ancestry: Min. 3.5 GPA. Must demonstrate promise as well as past achievement and been accepted to an accredited 4-year college or university. Must attend PPBS Scholarship Banquet October 25, 2008. Two references required and applicant may be required to interview with the scholarship committee. $4,000 will be proportionately awarded to the top five awardees. Questions? Contact Emmer Dela Cruz at (408) 272-9084 or (408) 221-5520 (cell). DEADLINE: 06/30/2008