[DHS Bulletin] 03/22/2011

Mon Mar 21 15:56:50 PDT 2011

DAY IN HISTORY

March 22, 1765                       British Pass the Stamp Act

To raise funds to defend the vast new American territories won from the French in the Seven Years' War, the British government passed the notorious Stamp Act on this day in 1765. The legislation levied a direct tax on all materials printed for commercial and legal use in the colonies, including everything from official documents and insurance policies to playing cards and dice. The act generated a storm of protest in the colonies. The colonists argued that, as British subjects, Parliament could not impose taxes upon them without their consent, as given through the various colonial representative assemblies. Believing this right to be in peril, the colonists rioted and intimidated the stamp agents responsible for enforcing the act into resignation. Parliament eventually repealed the legislation. However, outrage over the Stamp Act helped plant seeds for a far larger movement against the British government and the eventual battle for independence.

SPORTS

B. Lacrosse vs. Piedmont                                 5:30JV/7:30V;
G. Lacrosse @ Piedmont                                 5:30JV/7:30V              Dismissal: 2:15JV;
G. Soccer @ Folsom                                        4:00V/5:30JV              Dismissal: 1:45V/3:00JV;
B. Tennis vs. Franklin                                      3:45                             Dismissal: 3:00

REMINDER

1. Attention Seniors. You must verify your senior quote in order to get it published in the yearbook. Please stop in the front office desk, show your ID card, and read your quote. If it is accurate, you must sign off on it. If you do not do this this week, your quote may not be in the yearbook.

NEW

1. Attention all Math and Science Tutors: We'll be holding officer elections this coming Friday, March 25 in S-9! Be sure to show up or else you won't get to vote!

2. The all-district Choral Concert is Tuesday, March 29th, 7:00 p.m. at the Brunelle Performance Hall! Come experience the awesome music and voices of the Advanced Treble Choir, Concert Choir, Jazz Choir, and Madrigals. Also featured are the Harper and Holmes Junior High Choirs, and the St. James Choir. The event is free and open to the public.

3. The DHS Site council will meet this Thursday, March 24 at 3:00 in the Large Conference Room. Everyone is welcome to attend.

4. The DHS Yearbook Staff is looking for talented, creative, and dedicated writers, photographers and layout designers to work on the 2011-2012 year book for next year. Applications are due this Friday, March 25th! Pick them up in A-7, the front officer, or find us on Facebook.

5. Come to the quad this Wednesday at lunch to sign up for the Day of Silence or talk to any GSA member to sign up.

6. On Thursday, March 24th there is a MANDATORY MEETING for all current 10th and 11th grade players and parents of players who plan to play for the DHS Men's Basketball program. This includes all athletes even those who are currently playing a spring sport. If a player cannot be present because of his spring sport at least 1 parent must attend. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the spring and summer workout and game schedule. The meeting is being held at DHS room A-5 at 7:45 pm.

TODAY

1. Cafeteria: Beef teriyaki over rice, stuffed pasta shells with olive oil sauce, potato bar, pizza, deli sandwich.

2.  THE ANNUAL SUMMER ACTIVITIES AND SCHOLARSHIP FAIR IS TUESDAY AT LUNCH!!! If you're looking for something to do this summer, need a job, or need extra money for college, you won't want to miss it. The fair will feature job applications, scholarship applications, and information about volunteering and summer activities. It will take place outside the administration building on Tuesday, March 22 at lunch. See you there!

3. Class Rings: DHS Class Rings will be available for pick-up on Tuesday, March 22nd 2:30 to 3:30 in the quad. New orders require a $50.00 deposit.

4. Seniors: Last Chance to pre-order your cap/gown/tassel is Tuesday, March 22nd 2:30 to 3:30 in the quad. Cost is $50.00...if interested in ordering DHS Graduation Announcements please see Jostens at this time.

CONTINUED

1. I'm up hur' in DHS and I got a little announcement for y'all!! Y'all better fill out a Friendship Day application or get a teacher recommendation and apply to be a Friendship Day facilitator because we want to see everyone there!!