[DHS Bulletin] 03/02/2011

[DHS Daily Bulletin]

DAY IN HISTORY



March 2, 1807   Congress Abolishes the African Slave Trade

After the Revolutionary War, most Northern states passed legislation to abolish slavery. However, in the South, the invention of the cotton gin in 1793 made cotton a major industry and sharply increased the need for slave labor. Tension arose between the North and the South as the slave or free status of new states was debated. In January 1807, with a self-sustaining population of over four million slaves in the South, some Southern congressmen joined with the North in voting to abolish the African slave trade, an act that became effective January 1, 1808. The widespread trade of slaves within the South was not prohibited, however, and children of slaves automatically became slave themselves, thus ensuring a self-sustaining slave population in the South.

SPORTS

Softball @ Merril West                                                4:00;
Track Blue vs. White Intra-squad Meet                        4:30;
B. Volleyball @ Pioneer                                  5:00/6:00

REMINDER

1.  SENIORS: TODAY is the deadline to apply for FAFSA and Cal Grants. Don't miss out on getting free money for college! If you have any questions about either of these programs, come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office TODAY!

2. Attention AP students: Sign-ups are THIS week in the Large Conference room during lunch only. The cost per exam is $90.00 and there are no refunds, so please order carefully! Test dates are May 2-May 13th. Please see the bulletin for specific times and more information.

NEW

1. Eat at Cultive this Sunday, March 6 from 4-10 pm to support the Davis High Freedom from Hunger Club. Mention the Club name with your purchase and part of the proceeds will go to funding the April 29 Dance to End Hunger.

2. World renowned choir seeking an accompanist as well as an audio-visual person for next year! Interested? Please see Ms. Gardias (PA-08) by Tuesday, March 8th for more information.

3. Attention all World Language Fair will take place Saturday, March 5th in south gym. World Language Clubs will offer food music and cultural presentations. Ask your language teacher about possible extra credit for attendance.

4. Community Service hours available! Davis Branch Library is seeking a volunteer who reads and speaks Korean, for two hours per month, to help order books and screen donations. Contact Katie Hager at 757-3392 or come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for more information.

TODAY

1. Cafeteria: Come to the cafeteria and see what we have to offer.

2. CSF sign-ups are today!!! But that's not what this announcement is for! Come to the Key Club meeting on Wednesday, March 2nd to find out more about another community service and Leadership Club! Hope to see you there!

CONTINUED

1. Do you like to sing? Auditions for the Advanced Treble Choir and Madrigal Choir will be held during the week of March 21, 2011! Pick up your audition form in the front office or PA-08. You need a separate form for each choir you're auditioning for. Email: djdcoppinger at att.net<mailto:djdcoppinger at att.net> with any questions.

2. Its' that time of year again! ASB and class elections are coming up, so if you want to run for a class position, now's the time to come to C-4 and get the information you need. Election applications are available and are due March 11th in C-4.

3. Davis High School Public Speakers! There will be a $200 cash prize for placing first in this year's Four-Way Speech Contest. This Davis Rotary Club and Davis Sunrise Rotary-sponsored competition will take place on Wednesday, March 16th at 7:00pm. See Mr. Curley or any Interacter for more for details.

4. Enjoy great food and smooth jazz at "An Evening at the Coconut Grove" featuring the DHS Jazz Band, along with other community and junior high jazz groups. Saturday, March 12, 7:00 pm at the Emerson Junior High MPR. Visit the DHS Band Boosters website for information and reservation forms.