DAILY BULLETIN
PALO ALTO HIGH SCHOOL
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Advisory:
This week’s Advisory is for ALL FRESHMEN and ALL SOPHOMORES. (Deggelman)
General:
- Work permits cannot be processed without a Social Security #. Fill out all sections correctly. Allow three days for processing plus mailing time. (Gyves)
- There will be a Community Service Fair tomorrow at lunch on the Quad. Come and find something interesting and rewarding to do this summer. (Sinton)
- Congrats to winners of the 2008 Sullivan Short Story Awards: Priya Kshirsagar -1st prize, Sara Reihani - 2nd place and 3rd place to Camille von Kaenel. (Klein)
- Congrats to winners of the 2008 Sanford Webster Jr. Memorial Poerty Contest! Upperclassmen Vienna Tran, Emily Wang and Anne Ciccarelli won the first three prizes. Underclassmen Margot Gerald, Kenta Suzuki, and Katie Maser won the first three prizes in that category. (Klein)
- Yearbooks will be distributed to Seniors on Monday, June 2 and to all others from June 4th – 6th. You will NOT get your yearbook until all your fines are paid. Make payments to the Budget Secretary in the Tower Building. (Strano)
Seniors:
- Graduation is approaching and we need grad and baccalaureate speakers and performers. Sign up in the SAO. Tryouts are Thurs. at 2:15 in the SAO. (Mullins)
- We need artistic seniors to design the baccalaureate & graduation program covers. Designs must be vertical, 8.5” x 5.5 “ and are due May 29. Bring them to the SAO. (Mullins)
- If you are a graduating and are less than 18 years old but planning to work during the summer after graduation you DO NOT NEED A WORK PERMIT. (Gyves)
- Pick up CSF life member gold tassels in room 402 this week. (Duffy)
Clubs and Meetings:
- Work Experience meets today in room 309 at 3:05 or at Gunn in L-7 at 6:00 pm. Terrific guest speaker – P.A. Police. Be on time. (Gyves)
- Key Club meets tomorrow in room 214 at lunch. (McNulty)
- Best Buddies meets today at lunch in P7. (Rivera)
Athletics:
- Track athletes turn in uniforms now if you have not already done so. (Fung)
- Don’t forget the Track Banquet tonight at 6 p.m. in the Quad. Please bring a dish to share. (Fung)
College and Career:
CSU Updates for the Class of 2008 In anticipation of state budget cuts, CSUs are enforcing tight deadlines to increase their efficiency as a cost-saving measure. This year it is essential that students meet all deadlines. Miss any of the following “gatekeeper” deadlines and you will jeopardize your spot at the CSU!
May - Enrollment confirmation deposits due. Dates and deposit amounts vary.
April – June - Housing applications and deposits are due to secure a spot in the dorms. Dates and deposits vary by campus.
June - A final transcript must be requested from the registrar to be sent to the CSU campus where you accepted admission.
June – Aug. - Campus orientation for freshmen. Advising and course registration are often done during orientation.
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, detailed autobiography and submit 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 they 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