[DHS Bulletin] 04/28/2011

[DHS Daily Bulletin]

DAY IN HISTORY

Apr 28, 1945: Benito Mussolini executed

On this day in 1945, "Il Duce," Benito Mussolini<http://www.history.com/topics/benito-mussolini>, and his mistress, Clara Petacci, are shot by Italian partisans who had captured the couple as they attempted to flee to Switzerland.

SPORTS

Baseball Frosh @ Yuba City                                        4:00
G. Soccer @ Elk Grove                                                           4:00V/5:30JV                          Dismissal: 2:00V/3:15JV;
Softball Varsity @ Laguna Creek                                4:15                                         Dismissal: 2:15V;
B. Swim/G. Swim DVC Swim Trials @ Arroyo                       1:00                                         Dismissal: 11:15;
B. Tennis @ DVC Singles Championships                  Time TBA                                Dismissal: TBA;
B. Volleyball vs. Monterey Trail                                  5:00

REMINDER


1. The Advanced Treble Choir will be holding auditions for the 2011-12 school year on May 19th in room PA-8 at Davis High School. Anyone interested can pick up an application at DHS, room PA8, or in your school office, or you may download the forms @ www.dhstreblechoir.org<http://www.dhstreblechoir.org/> . The deadline for applications is May 5th.

2. SENIORS: We want to know where you're going after high school! Acceptance notices from colleges are finally starting to arrive and decisions are being made about life after high school! Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office and sign the WHERE ARE YOU GOING!? list and tell us if you'll be going to college, working, joining the military, traveling, studying abroad, or whatever your plans are. See you soon in the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office (located next to counseling).

NEW

1. ATTENTION all Senior Ball Guests. RIDE UNITRANS! If you are looking for a safe and fun way for you, your date and 36 friends to travel to the Sheraton, come to the Senior Ball tables to RIDE THE BUS! You'll need $15 CASH ONLY,
a student ID card and a Field Trip Form 2a for each person. Buses will drop you off and pick up at the tennis courts here at the high school. Bus ticket sales begin Thursday at lunch. SEATS ARE LIMITED!

2. Attention NHS members: There will be a meeting on Monday, May 2nd during lunch in roomL-21.

3. SENIORS: Two local scholarships are due this Friday! Bring your completed application for the DHS PTA Graduating Seniors Award and the Lily Nisen Memorial Scholarship to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office on Friday by 4:00pm!

4. SENIORS: Are you planning to pursue an education that focuses on sustainable agriculture? If so, you should apply for the Kathleen Barsotti Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship of $500. Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for an application. The deadline to apply is May 20.

5. The Dance to End Hunger is back!!! Come support the Freedom from Hunger Club on Friday, April 29th at the Veteran's Memorial Center. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at the door. In order to attend you need to RSVP by telling an FFH member, responding to the Facebook event, or signing up at the front office. Hope to see you there!!!

6. Save the Date! Sports Physical Clinic on Saturday, June 4th - 8:30-11:30am at Sutter Family Practice a $20 donation benefits DHS Athletics. Students in grades 7-12 are encouraged to complete their sports physicals this spring for the 2011-12 school year. Sports physical packets are currently being updated and should be available on the DHS website and at school offices by late May.

7. The HUB's website, bluedevilhub.com, was awarded a 2011 National Pacemaker at this year's journalism convention, establishing it as one of the best high school websites in the country. The HUB is looking for tech savvy students to run its website for next school year. No technical expertise is required; The HUB is looking for a student that is interested in learning news media skills and wants to learn how to run a wood press site. Applications for next year's webmaster can be picked up in L-20 or in the office.

8. Attention all CSF ACTIVE lifetime members: applications for the CSF scholarship are now available in room P-13. Deadline to submit is Monday, May 2. There is a CSF general meeting this Friday in P-13 as well. See you there.

TODAY

1. Cafeteria: Mac and cheese with broccoli, ravioli/spaghetti with meat sauce and bread stick, pizza and sandwich.

2. Open House is Thursday, April 28 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The BBQ starts at 6:00 pm join us for the festivities and to welcome the Class of 2014.

3. Attention Seniors! Do you have what it takes to be one of the Graduation Speech Presenters at this year's commencement ceremony? If so, written drafts must be submitted to Vice Principal McHale by 3:30 p.m. by Thursday, April 28th. Speeches must be less than 3 minutes in duration when presented. A speech should look ahead to your role as a member of the adult population and should move listeners to appreciate Davis Senior High School, as well as the memories and values it holds. Oral auditions before a panel of judges will be held on Tuesday, May 3rd during lunch in Room P-23. Good luck!

4. The Davis High Madrigal Singers Benefit Concert Thursday, April 28th at 7 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, 1017 11th Street, Sacramento. The choir will be performing under the direction of Madrigal Director Dr. Karen Gardias and Guest Conductor Fabio Avolio of Italy. Mr. Avolio is teacher of choir at the Conservatorio di Musica T. Schipa of Lecce, Italy and reserve organist of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, Rome. Donations will be collected at the conclusion of the concert for the Japan Earthquake Relief Fund.

CONTINUED

1. Do you want to see Mr. Haws 'Ball it up' or see Mrs. Mach dunk on her students?? Come watch the magic happen for free at the Student/Staff basketball game on Wednesday, May 4th at 7:00pm in "The Cage" (old gym).