[DHS Bulletin] 03/03/2011

[DHS Daily Bulletin]

DAY IN HISTORY



March 3, 1931 "The Star-Spangled Banner" Becomes Our Official National Anthem

On this day, President Herbert Hoover signed a congressional act making "The Star-Spangled Banner" the official national anthem of the United States. On September 14, 1814, Francis Scott Key composed the lyrics to "The Star-Spangled Banner" after witnessing the massive overnight British bombardment of Fort McHenry in Maryland during the War of 1812. Key, an American lawyer, watched the siege while under detainment on a British ship and penned the famous words after observing with awe that Fort McHenry's flag survived the 1,800-bomb assault. Key's words were later set to the tune of "To Anacreon in Heaven," a popular English song.


SPORTS

B. Golf @ Wildhorse                                       3:00;
G. Soccer @ Terra Linda                                 3:30V/5:00JV;
Softball vs. Pleasant Grove                              3:30;
B. Tennis @ Bullard                                        3:45

REMINDER

1. 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. Attention all 9th, 10th, 11th grade musicians:  Davis High School Orchestra Program will conduct two auditions for 2011-2012 school year. The first audition group is the "DHS Symphony Orchestra", which is an advanced level full symphony orchestra open to string, woodwind, brass, and percussion players. The second audition orchestra is the "DHS Baroque Ensemble" open to violin, viola, cello, bass and keyboard players who are interested in learning to play the Harpsichord. Auditions will be held in the IPAB, Room PA-3 starting April 11-19. Sign up deadline is Friday, March 25th. Sign-up sheets and informational flyers are in your school music room. If you are unable to decide by March 25th email me ASAP and explain your situation. Contact Mr. Moreno at amoreno at djusd.k12.ca.us<mailto:amoreno at djusd.k12.ca.us> or by cell phone at (530) 400-7614 for more information.

2. "Attention all Students!!! World Language Fair will take place NEXT Saturday, March 12th in the south gym. World Language Clubs will offer food, music and cultural presentations. Ask your language teacher about possible extra credit for attendance."

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.



CONTINUED

1. Do you like to sing? Auditions for the Advanced Treble Choir and Madrigal Choir and Jazz 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 for Mads/ATC and Mr. Zinn for jazz.

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.