[DHS Bulletin] Daily Bulletin for Thursday, April 15, 2010

[DHS Daily Bulletin]

Davis Senior High School
Daily Bulletin
Thursday, April 15, 2010

ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY:  In 1865, at 7:22 a.m., Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, died from a bullet wound inflicted the night before by John Wilkes Booth, an actor and Confederate sympathizer. The president's death came only six days after Confederate General Robert E. Lee, surrendered his massive army at Appomattox, effectively ending the American Civil War.

CAFETERIA SPECIAL OF THE DAY:  BBQ Day - Beef, Chicken, and Veggie Patties

TODAY  

	*	TODAY, the Davis High School athletic department will provide an athletic recruitment seminar for student-athletes and parents.  Julian Jenkins from the National Collegiate Scouting Association will be presenting.  The seminar begins at 7 pm in the old Davis high school gym and will last one hour.   The seminar will cover the following: 1) As a high school student-athlete, how do I get recruited to play sports in college? 2) NCAA Eligibility Center- what does it take academically to be eligible for recruitment. 3) Be Realistic: Not everyone is a Division 1 level athlete. 4) Your coach alone is not responsible for getting you a scholarship!  5) Strategies on how to maximize an athlete's recruiting potential.  This is a great opportunity for parents and students to get valuable information on the realities of the college recruiting process. If you and/or your parents are interested in attending, sign up with Mr. Dietrich in the athletic office or send an email stating that you wish to attend to: mdietrich at djusd.k12.ca.us <mailto:mdietrich at djusd.k12.ca.us>.  See you there!

NEW

	*	The GSA would like to remind all of those who signed up to participate in the Day of Silence that it is tomorrow, April 16th. Please wear your armbands, stay silent, and join us for our breaking the silence party after school on the Quad. Anyone who sill wants to sign up to participate can do so today at lunch on the Quad at the GSA table.

	*	Davis Rotary is sponsoring a Four-Way Speech Contest!  To participate, high school students prepare a speech on any subject and present it before Rotary judges on May 3.  The first place winner will receive $200, and a chance to compete in a second regional contest on May 12, where the winner will receive $900!  Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for more information.

SPORTS

Baseball vs. Elk Grove @ Elk Grove, V-JV, 4:15
Boys Volleyball vs. Franklin @ DHS, 5:00
Softball vs. Laguna Creek @ Laguna Creek V-JV, 4:15

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	*	There is a CSF general meeting this Friday, April 16th, during lunch in P-13.

	*	Are you an awesome piano player? Would you like a rewarding musical experience? See Mrs. Gardias in PA-8 to schedule an audition. The deadline for applying is Wednesday, April 21st.

	*	Got a sick whip? The car show is just around the corner! Grab an application in the front office. They are due back on April 21st.

	*	SENIORS:  Are you planning to pursue a major or career in Criminal Justice Law Enforcement?  If so, there is a new scholarship available for you!  The Michael Lawrence Rivera Law Enforcement Scholarship is offering $2,500 to students interested in law enforcement.  Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for an application.

	*	The Spring Blood Drive is this Friday, April 16.  You must have an appointment to donate blood and you will be excused from any classes you miss.  Students who are under 18 need a parent consent form, which you can pick up when you make your appointment.  If you are 16 years or older, in good health, with no recent tattoos, you can donate!  Please help us save lives.  Look for Drippy the Giant Blood Drop at lunch or come to the nurse's office to sign up.

	*	Volunteers needed to decorate downtown Davis for Schoolapalooza on Sat., April 24, starting at 10am.  Help the Davis Schools Foundation save teachers and programs.  If available, contact Mrs. Holt mmholt at pacbell.net <mailto:mmholt at pacbell.net>

	*	SENIORS:  Friday is the deadline to submit applications for many local scholarships.  Scholarships due Friday include the Standard Application for Local Scholarships, Yolo Masonic Lodge, PTA, California School Employees Association, Armstrong Family Education, David Murphy, Kiwanis Club, Novozymes, and many more.  Bring your completed applications to the Career Center this FRIDAY BY 4:00 P.M.!

	*	Don't miss the Drama Department's production of A Tribute to Tony Fields.  This years' show features singing and dancing performances of Thriller, a Michael Jackson Medley, Footloose, and more, as well as segments from A Chorus Line.  Shows are this Friday and Saturday at 7 pm.  Student tickets are only $6.  See you there!

	*	Interested in becoming a Peer Helper next year??  Applications can be found in the office and will be due by Friday, April 16.  Please turn in applications to the Peer Helping box located in the front office.  Everyone is invited to apply!

	*	Davis High School Orchestra's audition results are now posted in music rooms. Things to remember:  to complete the audition process if you are NOT intending on accepting your group placement, you must email me ASAP, by the deadline of Friday April 16th at: amoreno at djusd.k12.ca.us <mailto:amoreno at djusd.k12.ca.us>.  It is very important to communicate your intentions because your seat will need to be filled from our waiting list. When you email me please indicate full name, instrument, student ID #, and your reason for not accepting.  If you need an extension of time, email me your request and give me the date by which you expect to make your decision. If you are accepting your seat in an audition orchestra, do nothing. Your name and ID number will be submitted to the DHS Counselors and you

	*	The Davis High School Cheer squad is looking for students with school spirit who love to dance, tumble and stunt. Come learn about DHS Cheer at one of two Cheer Information Nights, 7 p.m. on April 21 and 22 in Room O-7 at DHS. Students in grades 8-11 are invited to try out  - both girls and boys! A try-out clinic runs 4 to 6 p.m. May 3-7 in the DHS Dance Room. Try-outs are all day on Saturday, May 8, in the DHS Dance Room. To learn more or to see the team's performances, visit <http://www.dhscheer.org/>. For more information, e-mail Coach Alisha Eller at aeller at djusd.k12.ca.us or call 514-0405.