[DHS Bulletin] 03/31/2011

Wed Mar 30 15:19:31 PDT 2011

DAY IN HISTORY

March 31, 1889 Eiffel Tower dedicated
On this day, the Eiffel Tower was dedicated in Paris in a ceremony presided over by Gustave Eiffel, the tower's designer, and attended by French Prime Minister Pierre Tirard, a handful of other dignitaries, and 200 construction workers. In 1889, to honor of the centenary of the French Revolution, the French government planned an international exposition and announced a design competition for a monument to be built on the Champ-de-Mars in central Paris. Out of more than 100 designs submitted, the Centennial Committee chose Eiffel's plan of an open-lattice wrought-iron tower that would reach almost 1,000 feet above Paris and be the world's tallest man-made structure. Eiffel, a noted bridge builder, was a master of metal construction and designed the framework of the Statue of Liberty that had recently been erected in New York Harbor.  The Eiffel Tower is 984 feet tall and consists of an iron framework supported on four masonry piers, from which rise four columns that unite to form a single vertical tower  Elevators ascend the piers on a curve, and Eiffel contracted the Otis Elevator Company of the United States to design the tower's famous glass-cage elevators. The Eiffel Tower remained the world's tallest man-made structure until the completion of the Chrysler Building in New York in 1930.

SPORTS

Baseball Frosh @ Pioneer                                4:30;
B. Lacrosse vs. Sir Francis Drake                    5:30JV/7:30V
G. Lacrosse @ Oakridge                                  5:00JV-6:30V                          Dismissal: 2:45JV;
Softball vs. Grant                                             4:15                                         Dismissal: 2:45;
G. Soccer @ Monterey Trail                            4:00V/5:30JV                          Dismissal: 2:00V/2:45JV;
B. Swim/G. Swim vs. Franklin                         4:00;
B. Tennis @ Monterey Trail                            3:45                                         Dismissal: 2:30;
B. Volleyball vs. Laguna Creek                                   5:00

REMINDER

1. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: The Volunteer Program at Camp Putah is now accepting applications from teens entering grades 8-11. Volunteers assist staff members throughout the week in all camp activities. Volunteers gain experience in leadership and teamwork skills, child management and day camp operation procedures. Being a Camp Putah volunteer is a fun and memorable way to spend your summer! Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for more information.

NEW

1. Did you know you can save someone's life in less time than it takes to watch a movie? It's true. Giving blood takes about an hour. Your donation is used to help people who need it urgently. The second Davis High School Blood Drive of the year is scheduled for Friday, April 15. Giving blood is safe and easy. To donate blood, you must be at least 16 years old (with a parent consent form), weigh at least 110 pounds, and be free from cold or flu symptoms for at least 48 hours. For more information, please see Mrs. Youtsey in the Nurse's Office.

2. INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Would you like to experience state government in action? The LegiSchool Project's Real World Civics Summer Internship Program, sponsored by Sacramento State University, is for juniors or seniors interested in learning about state government and political life in the State Capitol. Students will spend the summer working in either the State Senate or Assembly and in an executive branch agency with a Capital Fellow mentor. The internship runs from June 20-July 15. Visit the website at www.csus.edu/legischool<http://www.csus.edu/legischool> or come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for more information.

3. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Helmus Optometry has a clerical position available. Job duties include sorting and preparing patient records for scanning, filing and miscellaneous office duties. Applicants must be available 10-12 hours per week, including every Saturday for 3-4 hours. No experience is necessary, but good communication skills, as well as a neat and professional appearance are required and the pay is $8.00 hour. Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for an application.
4. Blue Devils, you gotta get down on Friday for Dress for Success!! Put on your best professional attire to kick the 4th quarter off right!!

5. There's still time to join the award winning HUB for next year!! Applications for photographer, graphic designer, web-master and business manager are now outside L-20. They are due this Friday.

6. DHS CHEERLEADING TRY-OUTS-The Davis High School Cheerleading team invites tumblers, dancers and students with school spirit to try out for the award-winning squad. Students entering 9th-12th grade in the fall are eligible to try out. A mandatory Cheer Information Night for prospective cheerleaders and a parent is at 6:30 p.m. on April 19 in room N-8 at DHS. A tryout-clinic runs April 25-28 in the DHS Dance Room. The clinic runs 4-7 on Monday and 4-6 on Tuesday-Thursday. Tryouts are at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, in the Dance Room. Prospective cheerleaders are invited to work on their skills at the team's open gym from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays in April in the DHS Dance Room. The cheer coaches will be offering corrections and feedback, as well as providing assistance with tumbling and stunting. Participants must complete and bring with them a DHS Sports Participation Form they can download off the DHS Cheer website at www.dhscheer.org<http://www.dhscheer.org>. To learn more about the Blue Devil cheerleaders or to see the team's performances, visit http://www.dhscheer.org. Coach Danielle Eckert can be reached at Danielle.m.eckert at gmail.com<mailto:Danielle.m.eckert at gmail.com> or (619)733-9874.

7. 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, Kiwanis Club, Novozymes, and many more. Bring your completed applications to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office this FRIDAY BY 4:00 P.M.!

8. COLLEGE VISIT: If you are interested in majoring in business, education, engineering or biology/pre-medicine, you should consider Grove City College in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A representative from Grove City College will be here to answer your questions on Monday, April 11 at lunch in the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office.

TODAY

1. Cafeteria: Pasta Day-Macaroni and cheese with broccoli, ravioli, spaghetti with meat sauce, cheesy bread stick, pizza, sandwich.

2. Thursday, March 31st, the second annual BREAK THE RECORD NIGHT RETURNS FOR DHS BOYS LACROSSE. Come one, come all. Classmates, friends, families and members of the community are all invited to come out to Halden Field, Ron and Mary and Brown Stadium on Thursday, March 31st to support the DHS Boys Lacrosse on Break the Record Night as they take on Sir Francis Drake. The team will attempt to break the record for the largest attendance for a lacrosse game in the city of Davis. JV game will start at 5:30PM with the Varsity game to follow at 7:30pm. Burritos, pizza, snacks, drinks and Lacrosse wear will be available for purchase during both JV and Varsity games. Bob Dunning will kick things off by taking the first ceremonial shot on goal. The Davis High Dance team will perform at half-time and all youth lacrosse players will be acknowledged. Come join the fun and be a part of breaking the record. For more information, please contact Adela Johnson at: johnsonamaya at yahoo.com<mailto:johnsonamaya at yahoo.com>

CONTINUED

1. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Student volunteers are needed to help at UC Davis' annual Picnic Day on April 16.  Volunteers will help with animal events, entertainment venues, children's fair, information booths and more! Volunteers who work at least two hours will receive a free Picnic Day volunteer t-shirt and food! Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for more information.

2. DHS Orchestra audition times are now posted in your music room. Please locate your audition time by Friday so you can organize your schedule ahead of time. Remember auditions take place right after spring break so get to work! When you are checking on your audition time, please make sure and pick up a registration form, fill it out, and turn it in to me the day of your audition. Any conflicts with your posted audition time!? If so, contact Mr. Moreno at Email: amoreno at djusd.k12.ca.us<mailto:amoreno at djusd.k12.ca.us> Cello Phone: (530)400-7614.

3. Attention all math and science tutors!! We will be having a club meeting this Friday at lunch in S-9.