University High School Bulletin for Monday, March 22, 2010
www.csufresno.edu/univhigh

FIELD DAY SCHEDULE 2010-Friday, March 26th
12:00-Freshmen released to Res. Dining Hall
12:15-Roche, Hayden, Bergen, D. Jones, Downer: Release classes to lunch
12:25-Rest of school released to lunch
1:00-1:10-Move to South Gym (Room 109)
1:15-Announcements/ Score update
Move to respective venues
Basketball-South Gym
Soccer-South Field
Volleyball-South Field
2:30-Return to South Gym: Points Standings updates
2:35-Begin Dodgeball
3:05-Winner vs. Teachers
3:15-Final Points Standings announced
3:30-STUDENT DISMISSAL

$1.00-FIELD DAY LUNCH!!!
Bring $1.00 for lunch on Friday, March 26th
Students and Teachers are invited to eat at the Fresno State Dining Hall on Field Day Friday, March 26th.
Each student should bring $1.00 to enjoy the buffet.

Students will walk over to the dining hall at the following times:
12:00-Freshmen released to Res. Dining Hall
12:15-Roche, Hayden, Bergen, D. Jones, Downer: Release classes to lunch
12:25-Rest of school released to lunch

Spring Break
Spring Break is coming soon!
Spring Break dates: March 29th thru April 2nd
The UHS Office will be closed for the week of Spring Break.
Enjoy!

UHS Attendance
We have set up an attendance email for University High School

If your child is absent-please call the office or email attendance excuses and tardies to the following email address:
uhsattendance@gmail.com

Please include a daytime phone number in case we need to call you to confirm details.

ATTENTION ALL PARENTS!
The UHS School Board is looking for a "Community Board Member" (non-parent) to serve on the University High School Board of Directors starting with the 2010 school year.
The Board meets roughly once a month and additionally Board members would need to come to some of our special functions.
The ideal candidate would be someone that knows about UHS, has knowledge of Boards and brings a special skill or attribute to the Board.
If you know of folks who would be interested please send them our way, we need a letter of interest and resume from potential candidates before April 9th.

Reminder - Senior Grad Night Payments Due Soon! Senior payments for Grad Night are due on April 5 in the form of a check for $120 made out to University High School. The deadline was moved back from March 31 since that would be in the middle of Spring Break. You are required to submit payment on time in order to attend. Please bring your payment to Mr. Johnson in Room 11.

SENIORS- $200.00 Scholarship Opportunity due April 5
Fresno State Chapter of the Golden Key International Honor Society is offering a $200.00 scholarship to a UHS SENIOR.
Please submit a typed "personal statement" -Maximum of 500 words(one that could be used to apply to college" to the UHS Office by Monday, April 5 @ 5:00 PM.
The GK officers from the Fresno State Chapter will judge the essays.

Spirit T-Shirts for Sophomores and Juniors
The Class Color Spirit shirts that many of the sophomores and juniors signed up for are in! Please bring $10 to Mr.Benslay to pick your shirt up. I have you names and will mark you off as you pick up your shirt. Juniors- you have a great gold colored t-shirt, and sophomores- yours is a beautiful red. Spirit day is only a week away, there are lots of points to gain for wearing you colors!

JUNIOR/SENIOR PROM TICKET SALES
Junior/Senior Prom tickets go on sale Monday, March 22 and will be sold until Friday, April 9 at lunch.
Tickets are only $60 per person.
Tickets will be sold in the office before school, at lunch after 12:30, and after school.
No tickets will be sold at the door!
April 9 is the last day! NO EXCEPTIONS! You are one of us!

Oh yes, the Prom is Friday, April 16 from 6 to 11 at Wolf Lakes Park!

Student Recognitions

Congrats to the UHS ACADEC Team!
The UHS ACADEC Team placed 5th in the overall State competition!
They placed 3rd in the Super Quiz Comptetion!
Team members won 17 individual medals!
UHS won the small school STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!

WAY TO GO MR. CANFIELD AND THE MEMBERS OF THE UHS ACADEC TEAM!
WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!

Congratulations Volleyball Teams Congratulations to the Phoenix and Pyro Volleyball teams on a great season! Team Phoenix took 3rd place in the adult volleyball league. Congratulations to all of the players!!!

General Announcements

Internship Opportunity with Meg Whitman for Governor 2010 Campaign
Meg Whitman, former CEO of eBay Inc., is running as a Republican candidate for Governor of California in 2010 and the Whitman for Governor Campaign is offering internship opportunities throughout the academic year. The Campaign seeks dedicated and enthusiastic high school seniors for internships within their Political department.

The intern program provides students with a unique opportunity to be a part of the inner workings of a fully operational gubernatorial campaign. Although this is an unpaid position, interns will learn valuable lessons about how a campaign functions both strategically and operationally. Interns will also gain insight into the key issues in the race as well as political organizing and voter outreach, press relations, fundraising, and coalitions development.

Expectations: What they are looking for?
i. Political awareness and a firm commitment to Meg Whitman's vision to build A New California
ii. A willingness and enthusiasm to lend a hand to all facets of the campaign, wherever help is needed
iii. A strong work ethic and sense of initiative
iv. Solid written and oral communication skills
v. Basic computer skills; experience with Microsoft Excel and Word

If you are interested in applying, please contact Joan Silva at: jsilva@megwhitman.com or at 408-896-2931.
www.MegWhitman.com

Would you like to be a Peer Mentor? Are you looking for a way to get involved at UHS and help other students at the same time? If the answer is YES then consider becoming a Peer Mentor for the 2010-11 school year. You have to be a rising Junior or Senior to apply. See Mrs. Bird for an application and more details. Applications are due by Friday, March 26th (no exceptions).

Carleton Summer Science Institute (CSSI) Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota is holding a Summer program from July 18th to August 6th. Students will learn to think and write like scientists by engaging in classroom and hands-on research activities related to their interests. Their experience will culminate in a presentation at the CSSI Research Symposium held at the end of the program.

Student Eligibility: A student who is currently in 10th and 11th grade are eligible to apply to this program.

Costs: $ 2,995, does not include airfare
Scholarships are available.

Application Deadline: May 5, 2010

Scholarship Deadline: April 2, 2010

Visit carleton.edu/summer or Room 12 for the application.

Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project Summer Conference The Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project is holding a week-long summer conference for current 10th and 11th grade students, on the campus of CSU Sacramento, from July 24-July 31. The conference provides valuable information on Chicano Latino culture and history, leadership training and an opportunity to build relationships with mentors and role models. Students selected to participate attend at no cost. Applications are due by April 17, 2010. See Mrs. Bird for more information or an application, or you can visit www.clylp.org.

Clubs

Attention all Math Team Members There will be a CAML test at lunch in Room 16 on Tuesday at 12:15. Please do not be late!

Student Activities

Spring Backpacking Trip Spring Elective Backpacking Students. There is a mandatory meeting Tuesday, March 23rd in Room 5 at 12:15 to discuss planning. If you cannot attend your spot may be given to someone else unless you make an attempt to contact Mr. Utheim before the meeting.

Community Opportunities

College Info

UC Davis Young Scholars Program The UC Davis Young Scholars Program is a summer residential research program designed to expose 40, high achieving high school sophomores and juniors to the world of original research in the natural sciences with emphases on the biological, environmental and agricultural sciences. Participants in the 2010 UCD-YSP will work one-on-one with research faculty and research groups in state of the art laboratories for six weeks. Each student will work on an individual project and prepare a journal quality paper and symposium presentation about their work. In addition to scientific research, the UCD-YSP strives to introduce participants to the climate and culture of living and working on a university campus. Staff make every effort to model the experiences that participants will have during their first years of college. For more information, please visit: http://ysp.ucdavis.edu

Applications are due by 03/31/2010

University of the Pacific Music Camp Pacific Music Camp offers a wide variety of ensembles, electives, and social activities for junior and senior high school musicians. Week-long camps run from July 27th through August 15th.

Register online and receive a $10 discount. http://go.pacific.edu/MusicCamp

Exploring Engineering at the University of Maryland E2 @ UMD is an opportunity to meet other young women interested in mathematics or science and to learn from female professors and students in the field. Throughout the week, learn about the various disciplines of engineering available to study at UMD.

For more information, please visit http://www.eng.umd.edu/summer. Applications will be reviewed on March 26, 2010.

Washington University's High School Summer Scholars Program This summer program is for rising juniors and seniors. It is a five week summer program on the college campus of Washington University in St. Louis. Students are given the opportunity to take up to seven units of college coursework for credit and participate in a variety of social outings. Visit summerscholars.wustl.edu for information and application materials.

George Washington University Pre-College Program

High school students in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade are invited to participate in a summer pre-college experience that is academically engaging and life-changing. Learn from GW faculty and field experts, take advantage of the city (Washington D.C.), and make new friends from around the country and the world.

Requirements include:
-Application form
-350-word essay stating why you are interested in the course(s) you selected and what you hope to learn
-Academic transcript (including current year grades)
-One recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor
-$30 application fee

Session I Courses: July 7-16, 2010
Biomedical Engineering, Election Politics, Crime and Justice, Photojournalism: Media in Focus, Writing the City

Session II Courses: July 21-30, 2010
U.S. Foreign Policy, Going Green: Service and Policy, Theatre: Onstage and Off, Robotics, Women's Leadership

Deadline to apply is May 1st.
Visit precollege.gwu.edu for the application information and to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS) at Boston University
From June 27 to August 7, 2010 (6-week residential program) PROMYS will offer an intensive experience in creative mathematical exploration to approximately 65 ambitious high school students with an exceptionally strong interest in mathematics.

PROMYS has the following goals:

-To provide an environment for young people that will arouse their curiosity and encourage a deep personal involvement with the creative elements in mathematics.

-To foster interaction between the PROMYS community and the larger community of research mathematicians and scientists currently working in academia and industry.

-To encourage habits of thought that lead to scientific independence and creativity.

Cost of program is $ 2,700. Financial assistance is available.

Applications are available online at www.promys or by writing to Boston University, Mathematics Department PROMYS Program, 111 Cummington St., Boston, MA 02215.

Application deadline is May 30, 2010.

For more information please contact (617) 353-2563 or promys@bu.edu

Girls Summer Engineering Experience (CSUF) The Lyles College of Engineering is having a Girls Summer Engineering Experience. It is a one-week, non-residential program scheduled for July 12th to July 16th at CSU Fresno. The mission of the program is to educate young women/girls entering 10th, 11th and 12th grades on the benefits and varied aspects of a profession in engineering. All application materials (including one letter of recommendation) are due by May 28, 2010. See Mrs. Bird for an application.

UC Berkeley - Cal Day 2010 Cal Day, the annual open house at the University of California, Berkeley is the perfect time for newly admitted and prospective students to attend information sessions with faculty and staff in many fields. Join the popular guided tours of the campus, residence halls, libraries, and other sites.

Please visit calday.berkeley.edu for more information.
Cal Day is on Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 9am - 4pm.

Arts & Communication Pre-College Studio Programs - Emerson College Are you a high school student with a passion for creative writing, stage acting, musical theater performance, stage design, filmmaking, or television production? Is a summer academic program, where you can pursue your creative interests and develop your talents, on your list of things to do? Does an environment where you can explore, get feedback, work on projects or performances, and meet other creative students appeal to you? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, the five-week Arts & Communication Pre-College Studio Programs at Emerson College are just right for you!

Interested students can download an application at www.emerson.edu/ce.

Scholarship Info

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet. Their leadership and courage make them true heroesÑand inspirations to us all. Each year, the Barron Prize selects ten winners nationwide. Half of the winners have focused on helping their communities and fellow beings; half have focused on protecting the health and sustainability of the environment.The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes is available to students age 18 and younger who have organized and led a service activity that has clearly benefited other people. Your service activity must have been initiated and motivated primarily by you and cannot have been an assignment for school or work. Additionally, you must demonstrate a positive spirit and high moral purpose. The Barron Prize relies on thoughtful adults to identify and nominate children from the diverse communities in which they live. The Prize accepts nominations on an annual basis and distributes $2,500 awards every fall. To nominate a young person, the adult nominator must submit a fully-completed nomination packet and references form (received in the Prize office by April 30). For more information and to view the nomination form, go to www.barronprize.org Talk to your counselor if you would like to be nominated!

Scholarship Opportunities from the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Are you the child of a vineyard employee or the child of a wine grape grower OR are you interested in studying viticulture/enology? If your family owns a vineyard or is a vineyard employee, you may be eligible for one of 6 scholarships offered to graduating seniors by the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation. At least two scholarships offered provide $1,000 per year for four years at any UC or CSU campus and at least four scholarships offered provide $500 a year for two years at any California community college. Students may study the subject of their choice. For students interested in studying viticulture and/or enology, the Foundation is offering the Robert Miller Scholarship. This scholarship program is for students interested in attending Alan Hancock Community College of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. For more information and for applications and supporting materials, go to www.cwggt.org. The dealine is April 2, 2010. If you have any questions, call 800/241-1800.

American Iris Society Scholarship A $500 scholarship is available for students who are planning to pursue a career in horticulture, floriculture, or a closely related field. Applications may be obtained from Ms. Patterson and are due by April 2, 2010.

Anthony Brucia Success Award The San Joaquin Section of CASCWA (California Association of Supervisors of Child Welfare & Attendance) provides scholarship awards to high school seniors attending schools in the San Joaquin region. This year, 8 scholarships are available. The award is intended for students who have made a turn-around in their lives. The kind of student the CASCWA wants to recognize and honor is a a student who may not have been a 4.0+ with a sterling academic record throughout high school. CASCWA is looking for a student who may have had to overcome lack of success early on due to a variety of reasons, including but not limited to personal or family problems. CASCWA wants to show their respect to those students who may have been burdened by "at risk" circumstances and/or may have "hit bottom" but are now putting things back together. Please visit the Counseling Interns (Room 12) for more information. Application must be postmarked no later than April 2, 2010.

Central Valley Foreign Language Scholarship The Central Valley Foreign Language Association will be awarding six scholarships to Seniors. Five winners will receive $500 and one winner will receive $1000. See Mrs. Bird for more details and for an application. Applications require one letter of recommendation (by Mrs. Downer) and are due by March 26th.

Civil Service Employees Insurance Company's Scholarship To promote driver safety and awareness among young people, Civil Service Employees Insurance Company (CSE) will award up to two $1,000 and eight $500 scholarships, one each to a child of a full-time public employee, based on an essay discussing ways the teenage automobile accident rate can be reduced.

For eligibility, procedures, and application, please visit CSE's website at http://cseinsurance.com/scholarship.htm
The competition deadline to receive essays and applications is April 5, 2010.

Janet Miller
University High School
2355 E. Keats M/S UH 134
Fresno, CA 93740
Office-559-278-8264
Fax-559-278-0447

University High School Bulletin for Friday, March 19, 2010
www.csufresno.edu/univhigh

Spirit T-Shirts for Sophomores and Juniors
The Class Color Spirit shirts that many of the sophomores and juniors signed up for are in! Please bring $10 to Mr.Benslay to pick your shirt up. I have you names and will mark you off as you pick up your shirt. Juniors- you have a great gold colored t-shirt, and sophomores- yours is a beautiful red. Spirit day is only a week away, there are lots of points to gain for wearing you colors!

PROM TICKET SALES Prom tickets go on sale Monday, March 22 and will be sold until Friday, April 9 at lunch. Tickets are only $60 per person. Tickets will be sold in the office before school, at lunch after 12:30, and after school. No tickets will be sold at the door! April 9 is the last day! NO EXCEPTIONS! You are one of us!

Leadership Training Day
All those who signed up to participate in the leadership training day with Fresno State's ASI on Saturday March 20, 2010 need to come to an informational meeting TODAY at lunch in room 18 to receive information. If you signed up but can no longer make it please notify Devin O'Brien ASAP!

Spring Break
Spring Break is coming soon!
Spring Break dates: March 29th thru April 2nd
The UHS Office will be closed for the week of Spring Break.
Enjoy!

Leo Club meeting on Friday! There will be a meeting of the Leo Club this coming Friday, March 19, at 12:15 P.M. in Room LS 134. Please try to attend, as we will be discussing the car wash and some other upcoming events.

Geometry Study Session
Parents-
Mr. (Math) Jones is offering a special "study session" this Saturday, March 20th from 12 to 4 in Room 8 for students who want to catch up in geometry.
Students can come and go any time between 12 and 4.

ATTENTION ALL PARENTS!
The UHS School Board is looking for a "Community Board Member" (non-parent) to serve on the University High School Board of Directors starting with the 2010 school year.
The Board meets roughly once a month and additionally Board members would need to come to some of our special functions.
The ideal candidate would be someone that knows about UHS, has knowledge of Boards and brings a special skill or attribute to the Board.
If you know of folks who would be interested please send them our way, we need a letter of interest and resume from potential candidates before April 9th.

Wind Ensemble Invitational on March 19
Wind Ensemble members will be excused from their classes @ 1:00 on March 19th.
You are encouraged to attend the UHS presentation @ 2:30 in the CSU Fresno Concert Hall.
Dress for the event is the same as the UHS Winter Session Concert Attire.
A detailed parent information letter will be sent home with students.

Wind Ensembe Repertoire!
Each student needs to have mastered these pieces at home:

Master Major Scales using Foundations for Superior Performance format:
C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, Gb, B, E, A, D, G
Fairest of the Fair
Light Calvary
Candide
Bacchanal

Reminder - Senior Grad Night Payments Due Soon! Senior payments for Grad Night are due on April 5 in the form of a check for $120 made out to University High School. The deadline was moved back from March 31 since that would be in the middle of Spring Break. You are required to submit payment on time in order to attend. Please bring your payment to Mr. Johnson in Room 11.

Spring Fundraiser
Students, Remember all the silliness of donating money for the class "baskets" for the Rome Wasn't Built in a Day! fundraiser?
Well, I want you to know just how significant your contribution was to the school and I want to personally thank each and every one of you who helped make your "class basket" happen.

Freshman Class
You raised and spent $700.00 (Allegiant Airlines donated airline tickets), and your Deluxe Las Vegas Getaway brought the school $1,650!!!
Thank Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Priester for helping set all this up for your class.

Sophomore Class
You raised and spent $385.00, and your Seascape Resort on Monterrey Bay brought the school $1,600.00!!!
Thank Mrs. Krikorian for her donation and for her work putting this package together.

Junior Class
You raised and spent $307.00, and your Romantic Weekend in Cambria brought the school $1,800.00!!!
Thank Mrs. Chooljian for donating the use of her Cambria house and for her work putting this package together.

Senior Class You raised and spent $402.00, and your Party Like a Rockstar package (Limo, Wasaabi!, movie tickets) brought the school $1,500.00!!!
Thank Mrs. Albers and Classic Limousine along with Mrs. Plunkett for putting this package together for you.

A great school like University High School doesn't just spring out of the air, and money to support it just doesn't come flowing in from the State of California.
Every single contribution each of you makes in time, effort, and yes, even money, substantially makes this school better for now, and better for the future.

Thank you all for your support! Mrs. Bushman, Chairman of Rome Wasn't Built in a Day!

Firebird Newspaper Meeting There will be a Newspaper Meeting this Friday (March 19th) at lunch in the CMC. We will be taking a photo for the Yearbook and then discussing upcoming events.

UHS Attendance
We have set up an attendance email for University High School

If your child is absent-please call the office or email attendance excuses and tardies to the following email address:
uhsattendance@gmail.com

Please include a daytime phone number in case we need to call you to confirm details.

Yearbook! Last chance for personal/business ads!
Attention all UHS students and parents: This is the last chance to create a personal (or business) ad in the 2009-2010 yearbook.
If you are interested please contact either Mr. Jones (danieljones@csufresno.edu) or
Jessica Holiday (jessholiday@csufresno.edu) by Friday, March 19th.
Thank you.

Student Recognitions

Congrats to the UHS ACADEC Team!
The UHS ACADEC Team placed 5th in the overall State competition!
They placed 3rd in the Super Quiz Comptetion!
Team members won 17 individual medals!
UHS won the small school STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!

WAY TO GO MR. CANFIELD AND THE MEMBERS OF THE UHS ACADEC TEAM!
WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!

Parent Notices

General Announcements

Internship Opportunity with Meg Whitman for Governor 2010 Campaign
Meg Whitman, former CEO of eBay Inc., is running as a Republican candidate for Governor of California in 2010 and the Whitman for Governor Campaign is offering internship opportunities throughout the academic year. The Campaign seeks dedicated and enthusiastic high school seniors for internships within their Political department.

The intern program provides students with a unique opportunity to be a part of the inner workings of a fully operational gubernatorial campaign. Although this is an unpaid position, interns will learn valuable lessons about how a campaign functions both strategically and operationally. Interns will also gain insight into the key issues in the race as well as political organizing and voter outreach, press relations, fundraising, and coalitions development.

Expectations: What they are looking for?
i. Political awareness and a firm commitment to Meg Whitman's vision to build A New California
ii. A willingness and enthusiasm to lend a hand to all facets of the campaign, wherever help is needed
iii. A strong work ethic and sense of initiative
iv. Solid written and oral communication skills
v. Basic computer skills; experience with Microsoft Excel and Word

If you are interested in applying, please contact Joan Silva at: jsilva@megwhitman.com or at 408-896-2931.
www.MegWhitman.com

Would you like to be a Peer Mentor? Are you looking for a way to get involved at UHS and help other students at the same time? If the answer is YES then consider becoming a Peer Mentor for the 2010-11 school year. You have to be a rising Junior or Senior to apply. See Mrs. Bird for an application and more details. Applications are due by Friday, March 26th (no exceptions).

Carleton Summer Science Institute (CSSI) Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota is holding a Summer program from July 18th to August 6th. Students will learn to think and write like scientists by engaging in classroom and hands-on research activities related to their interests. Their experience will culminate in a presentation at the CSSI Research Symposium held at the end of the program.

Student Eligibility: A student who is currently in 10th and 11th grade are eligible to apply to this program.

Costs: $ 2,995, does not include airfare
Scholarships are available.

Application Deadline: May 5, 2010

Scholarship Deadline: April 2, 2010

Visit carleton.edu/summer or Room 12 for the application.

Clubs

CVR Are you interested in debating political issues with high school students from all over California? Do you want to make a difference and let your voice be heard? If so, attend the JSA Regional on Saturday, March 20th from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm at Fresno State.
The fee us only $5
It will be hosted by the University High School JSA Chapter.
See Mrs. Hill to sign up before Friday, March 19th.

Student Activities

Spring Backpacking Trip Spring Elective Backpacking Students. There is a mandatory meeting Tuesday, March 23rd in Room 5 at 12:15 to discuss planning. If you cannot attend your spot may be given to someone else unless you make an attempt to contact Mr. Utheim before the meeting.

Community Opportunities

College Info

UC Davis Young Scholars Program The UC Davis Young Scholars Program is a summer residential research program designed to expose 40, high achieving high school sophomores and juniors to the world of original research in the natural sciences with emphases on the biological, environmental and agricultural sciences. Participants in the 2010 UCD-YSP will work one-on-one with research faculty and research groups in state of the art laboratories for six weeks. Each student will work on an individual project and prepare a journal quality paper and symposium presentation about their work. In addition to scientific research, the UCD-YSP strives to introduce participants to the climate and culture of living and working on a university campus. Staff make every effort to model the experiences that participants will have during their first years of college. For more information, please visit: http://ysp.ucdavis.edu

Applications are due by 03/31/2010

University of the Pacific Music Camp Pacific Music Camp offers a wide variety of ensembles, electives, and social activities for junior and senior high school musicians. Week-long camps run from July 27th through August 15th.

Register online and receive a $10 discount. http://go.pacific.edu/MusicCamp

Exploring Engineering at the University of Maryland E2 @ UMD is an opportunity to meet other young women interested in mathematics or science and to learn from female professors and students in the field. Throughout the week, learn about the various disciplines of engineering available to study at UMD.

For more information, please visit http://www.eng.umd.edu/summer. Applications will be reviewed on March 26, 2010.

Washington University's High School Summer Scholars Program This summer program is for rising juniors and seniors. It is a five week summer program on the college campus of Washington University in St. Louis. Students are given the opportunity to take up to seven units of college coursework for credit and participate in a variety of social outings. Visit summerscholars.wustl.edu for information and application materials.

George Washington University Pre-College Program

High school students in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade are invited to participate in a summer pre-college experience that is academically engaging and life-changing. Learn from GW faculty and field experts, take advantage of the city (Washington D.C.), and make new friends from around the country and the world.

Requirements include:
-Application form
-350-word essay stating why you are interested in the course(s) you selected and what you hope to learn
-Academic transcript (including current year grades)
-One recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor
-$30 application fee

Session I Courses: July 7-16, 2010
Biomedical Engineering, Election Politics, Crime and Justice, Photojournalism: Media in Focus, Writing the City

Session II Courses: July 21-30, 2010
U.S. Foreign Policy, Going Green: Service and Policy, Theatre: Onstage and Off, Robotics, Women's Leadership

Deadline to apply is May 1st.
Visit precollege.gwu.edu for the application information and to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS) at Boston University
From June 27 to August 7, 2010 (6-week residential program) PROMYS will offer an intensive experience in creative mathematical exploration to approximately 65 ambitious high school students with an exceptionally strong interest in mathematics.

PROMYS has the following goals:

-To provide an environment for young people that will arouse their curiosity and encourage a deep personal involvement with the creative elements in mathematics.

-To foster interaction between the PROMYS community and the larger community of research mathematicians and scientists currently working in academia and industry.

-To encourage habits of thought that lead to scientific independence and creativity.

Cost of program is $ 2,700. Financial assistance is available.

Applications are available online at www.promys or by writing to Boston University, Mathematics Department PROMYS Program, 111 Cummington St., Boston, MA 02215.

Application deadline is May 30, 2010.

For more information please contact (617) 353-2563 or promys@bu.edu

Girls Summer Engineering Experience (CSUF) The Lyles College of Engineering is having a Girls Summer Engineering Experience. It is a one-week, non-residential program scheduled for July 12th to July 16th at CSU Fresno. The mission of the program is to educate young women/girls entering 10th, 11th and 12th grades on the benefits and varied aspects of a profession in engineering. All application materials (including one letter of recommendation) are due by May 28, 2010. See Mrs. Bird for an application.

UC Berkeley - Cal Day 2010 Cal Day, the annual open house at the University of California, Berkeley is the perfect time for newly admitted and prospective students to attend information sessions with faculty and staff in many fields. Join the popular guided tours of the campus, residence halls, libraries, and other sites.

Please visit calday.berkeley.edu for more information.
Cal Day is on Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 9am - 4pm.

Arts & Communication Pre-College Studio Programs - Emerson College Are you a high school student with a passion for creative writing, stage acting, musical theater performance, stage design, filmmaking, or television production? Is a summer academic program, where you can pursue your creative interests and develop your talents, on your list of things to do? Does an environment where you can explore, get feedback, work on projects or performances, and meet other creative students appeal to you? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, the five-week Arts & Communication Pre-College Studio Programs at Emerson College are just right for you!

Interested students can download an application at www.emerson.edu/ce.

Scholarship Info

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet. Their leadership and courage make them true heroesÑand inspirations to us all. Each year, the Barron Prize selects ten winners nationwide. Half of the winners have focused on helping their communities and fellow beings; half have focused on protecting the health and sustainability of the environment.The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes is available to students age 18 and younger who have organized and led a service activity that has clearly benefited other people. Your service activity must have been initiated and motivated primarily by you and cannot have been an assignment for school or work. Additionally, you must demonstrate a positive spirit and high moral purpose. The Barron Prize relies on thoughtful adults to identify and nominate children from the diverse communities in which they live. The Prize accepts nominations on an annual basis and distributes $2,500 awards every fall. To nominate a young person, the adult nominator must submit a fully-completed nomination packet and references form (received in the Prize office by April 30). For more information and to view the nomination form, go to www.barronprize.org Talk to your counselor if you would like to be nominated!

Scholarship Opportunities from the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Are you the child of a vineyard employee or the child of a wine grape grower OR are you interested in studying viticulture/enology? If your family owns a vineyard or is a vineyard employee, you may be eligible for one of 6 scholarships offered to graduating seniors by the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation. At least two scholarships offered provide $1,000 per year for four years at any UC or CSU campus and at least four scholarships offered provide $500 a year for two years at any California community college. Students may study the subject of their choice. For students interested in studying viticulture and/or enology, the Foundation is offering the Robert Miller Scholarship. This scholarship program is for students interested in attending Alan Hancock Community College of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. For more information and for applications and supporting materials, go to www.cwggt.org. The dealine is April 2, 2010. If you have any questions, call 800/241-1800.

American Iris Society Scholarship A $500 scholarship is available for students who are planning to pursue a career in horticulture, floriculture, or a closely related field. Applications may be obtained from Ms. Patterson and are due by April 2, 2010.

Anthony Brucia Success Award The San Joaquin Section of CASCWA (California Association of Supervisors of Child Welfare & Attendance) provides scholarship awards to high school seniors attending schools in the San Joaquin region. This year, 8 scholarships are available. The award is intended for students who have made a turn-around in their lives. The kind of student the CASCWA wants to recognize and honor is a a student who may not have been a 4.0+ with a sterling academic record throughout high school. CASCWA is looking for a student who may have had to overcome lack of success early on due to a variety of reasons, including but not limited to personal or family problems. CASCWA wants to show their respect to those students who may have been burdened by "at risk" circumstances and/or may have "hit bottom" but are now putting things back together. Please visit the Counseling Interns (Room 12) for more information. Application must be postmarked no later than April 2, 2010.

SENIORS-Scholarship Opportunity
Fresno State Chapter of the Golden Key International Honor Society is offering a $200.00 scholarship to a UHS SENIOR.
Please submit a typed "personal statement" -Maximum of 500 words(one that could be used to apply to college" to the UHS Office by Monday, March 29 @ 5:00 PM.
The GK officers from the Fresno State Chapter will judge the essays.

Central Valley Foreign Language Scholarship The Central Valley Foreign Language Association will be awarding six scholarships to Seniors. Five winners will receive $500 and one winner will receive $1000. See Mrs. Bird for more details and for an application. Applications require one letter of recommendation (by Mrs. Downer) and are due by March 26th.

California Table Grape Workers Scholarship The California Table Grape Commission is accepting applications for scholarship funds offered by the state's fresh grape farmers. Three $16,000 scholarships are available to 2010 graduating seniors or high school graduates who plan to attend a four-year college or university in California.
Scholarship applications are available to download at the commission's website, www.grapesfromcalifornia.com or come see one of the counselor interns.
Contact Rachel Guy at 559-447-8350 or rachel@grapesfromcalifornia.com if you have any questions.
The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, March 19, 2010.

Central California Big Band Dance Society Scholarship The Central California Big Band Dance Society is again offering scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to several valley seniors who are enrolled in a music program and will be continuing their education in music at a college or university.

For an application, please come see the counselor interns in room 12. All applications must be postmarked by March 19, 2010.

Civil Service Employees Insurance Company's Scholarship To promote driver safety and awareness among young people, Civil Service Employees Insurance Company (CSE) will award up to two $1,000 and eight $500 scholarships, one each to a child of a full-time public employee, based on an essay discussing ways the teenage automobile accident rate can be reduced.

For eligibility, procedures, and application, please visit CSE's website at http://cseinsurance.com/scholarship.htm
The competition deadline to receive essays and applications is April 5, 2010.

Janet Miller
University High School
2355 E. Keats M/S UH 134
Fresno, CA 93740
Office-559-278-8264
Fax-559-278-0447

University High School Bulletin for Thursday, March 18, 2010
www.csufresno.edu/univhigh

Thank you to the WASC parent volunteers!
A BIG THANK YOU to all the parents and student volunteers who attended our WASC day on Wednesday March 10th.
The information collected was very helpful and will go a long way towards helping us outline our school improvement efforts and complete our report!

Spring Break
Spring Break is coming soon!
Spring Break dates: March 29th thru April 2nd
The UHS Office will be closed for the week of Spring Break.
Enjoy!

UHS Attendance
We have set up a new attendance email for University High School

Please send all attendance excuses and tardies to the following email address:
uhsattendance@gmail.com

Please include a daytime phone number in case we need to call you to confirm details.

Leo Club meeting on Friday! There will be a meeting of the Leo Club this coming Friday, March 19, at 12:15 P.M. in Room LS 134. Please try to attend, as we will be discussing the car wash and some other upcoming events.

Geometry Study Session
Parents-
Mr. (Math) Jones is offering a special "study session" this Saturday, March 20th from 12 to 4 in Room 8 for students who want to catch up in geometry.
Students can come and go any time between 12 and 4.

ATTENTION ALL PARENTS!
The UHS School Board is looking for a "Community Board Member" (non-parent) to serve on the University High School Board of Directors starting with the 2010 school year.
The Board meets roughly once a month and additionally Board members would need to come to some of our special functions.
The ideal candidate would be someone that knows about UHS, has knowledge of Boards and brings a special skill or attribute to the Board.
If you know of folks who would be interested please send them our way, we need a letter of interest and resume from potential candidates before April 9th.

Wind Ensemble Invitational on March 19
Wind Ensemble members will be excused from their classes @ 1:00 on March 19th.
You are encouraged to attend the UHS presentation @ 2:30 in the CSU Fresno Concert Hall.
Dress for the event is the same as the UHS Winter Session Concert Attire.
A detailed parent information letter will be sent home with students.

Wind Ensembe Repertoire!
Each student needs to have mastered these pieces at home:

Master Major Scales using Foundations for Superior Performance format:
C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, Gb, B, E, A, D, G
Fairest of the Fair
Light Calvary
Candide
Bacchanal

Reminder - Senior Grad Night Payments Due Soon! Senior payments for Grad Night are due on April 5 in the form of a check for $120 made out to University High School. The deadline was moved back from March 31 since that would be in the middle of Spring Break. You are required to submit payment on time in order to attend. Please bring your payment to Mr. Johnson in Room 11.

Spring Fundraiser
Students, Remember all the silliness of donating money for the class "baskets" for the Rome Wasn't Built in a Day! fundraiser?
Well, I want you to know just how significant your contribution was to the school and I want to personally thank each and every one of you who helped make your "class basket" happen.

Freshman Class
You raised and spent $700.00 (Allegiant Airlines donated airline tickets), and your Deluxe Las Vegas Getaway brought the school $1,650!!!
Thank Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Priester for helping set all this up for your class.

Sophomore Class
You raised and spent $385.00, and your Seascape Resort on Monterrey Bay brought the school $1,600.00!!!
Thank Mrs. Krikorian for her donation and for her work putting this package together.

Junior Class
You raised and spent $307.00, and your Romantic Weekend in Cambria brought the school $1,800.00!!!
Thank Mrs. Chooljian for donating the use of her Cambria house and for her work putting this package together.

Senior Class You raised and spent $402.00, and your Party Like a Rockstar package (Limo, Wasaabi!, movie tickets) brought the school $1,500.00!!!
Thank Mrs. Albers and Classic Limousine along with Mrs. Plunkett for putting this package together for you.

A great school like University High School doesn't just spring out of the air, and money to support it just doesn't come flowing in from the State of California.
Every single contribution each of you makes in time, effort, and yes, even money, substantially makes this school better for now, and better for the future.

Thank you all for your support! Mrs. Bushman, Chairman of Rome Wasn't Built in a Day!

Firebird Newspaper Meeting There will be a Newspaper Meeting this Friday (March 19th) at lunch in the CMC. We will be taking a photo for the Yearbook and then discussing upcoming events.

Student Recognitions

Congrats to the UHS ACADEC Team!
The UHS ACADEC Team placed 5th in the overall State competition!
They placed 3rd in the Super Quiz Comptetion!
Team members won 17 individual medals!
UHS won the small school STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!

WAY TO GO MR. CANFIELD AND THE MEMBERS OF THE UHS ACADEC TEAM!
WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!

Parent Notices

March Phoenix Alliance Meeting-Date Change
March Phoenix Alliance Meeting
Thursday, March 18, 2010
7:00 PM
Room 18

Parking code: 17120056-Parking code is valid in green or yellow parking lots.

General Announcements

Internship Opportunity with Meg Whitman for Governor 2010 Campaign
Meg Whitman, former CEO of eBay Inc., is running as a Republican candidate for Governor of California in 2010 and the Whitman for Governor Campaign is offering internship opportunities throughout the academic year. The Campaign seeks dedicated and enthusiastic high school seniors for internships within their Political department.

The intern program provides students with a unique opportunity to be a part of the inner workings of a fully operational gubernatorial campaign. Although this is an unpaid position, interns will learn valuable lessons about how a campaign functions both strategically and operationally. Interns will also gain insight into the key issues in the race as well as political organizing and voter outreach, press relations, fundraising, and coalitions development.

Expectations: What they are looking for?
i. Political awareness and a firm commitment to Meg Whitman's vision to build A New California
ii. A willingness and enthusiasm to lend a hand to all facets of the campaign, wherever help is needed
iii. A strong work ethic and sense of initiative
iv. Solid written and oral communication skills
v. Basic computer skills; experience with Microsoft Excel and Word

If you are interested in applying, please contact Joan Silva at: jsilva@megwhitman.com or at 408-896-2931.
www.MegWhitman.com

Would you like to be a Peer Mentor? Are you looking for a way to get involved at UHS and help other students at the same time? If the answer is YES then consider becoming a Peer Mentor for the 2010-11 school year. You have to be a rising Junior or Senior to apply. See Mrs. Bird for an application and more details. Applications are due by Friday, March 26th (no exceptions).

Carleton Summer Science Institute (CSSI) Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota is holding a Summer program from July 18th to August 6th. Students will learn to think and write like scientists by engaging in classroom and hands-on research activities related to their interests. Their experience will culminate in a presentation at the CSSI Research Symposium held at the end of the program.

Student Eligibility: A student who is currently in 10th and 11th grade are eligible to apply to this program.

Costs: $ 2,995, does not include airfare
Scholarships are available.

Application Deadline: May 5, 2010

Scholarship Deadline: April 2, 2010

Visit carleton.edu/summer or Room 12 for the application.

Clubs

CVR

Are you interested in debating political issues with high school students from all over California? Do you want to make a difference and let your voice be heard? If so, attend the JSA Regional on Saturday, March 20th from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm at Fresno State.
The fee us only $5
It will be hosted by the University High School JSA Chapter.
See Mrs. Hill to sign up before Friday, March 19th.

Student Activities

Community Opportunities

College Info

UC Davis Young Scholars Program The UC Davis Young Scholars Program is a summer residential research program designed to expose 40, high achieving high school sophomores and juniors to the world of original research in the natural sciences with emphases on the biological, environmental and agricultural sciences. Participants in the 2010 UCD-YSP will work one-on-one with research faculty and research groups in state of the art laboratories for six weeks. Each student will work on an individual project and prepare a journal quality paper and symposium presentation about their work. In addition to scientific research, the UCD-YSP strives to introduce participants to the climate and culture of living and working on a university campus. Staff make every effort to model the experiences that participants will have during their first years of college. For more information, please visit: http://ysp.ucdavis.edu

Applications are due by 03/31/2010

University of the Pacific Music Camp Pacific Music Camp offers a wide variety of ensembles, electives, and social activities for junior and senior high school musicians. Week-long camps run from July 27th through August 15th.

Register online and receive a $10 discount. http://go.pacific.edu/MusicCamp

Exploring Engineering at the University of Maryland E2 @ UMD is an opportunity to meet other young women interested in mathematics or science and to learn from female professors and students in the field. Throughout the week, learn about the various disciplines of engineering available to study at UMD.

For more information, please visit http://www.eng.umd.edu/summer. Applications will be reviewed on March 26, 2010.

Washington University's High School Summer Scholars Program This summer program is for rising juniors and seniors. It is a five week summer program on the college campus of Washington University in St. Louis. Students are given the opportunity to take up to seven units of college coursework for credit and participate in a variety of social outings. Visit summerscholars.wustl.edu for information and application materials.

Apprenticeship Program IEA's Apprenticeship Program nurtures the extraordinary potential of gifted high school students by providing them with challenging, hands-on learning experiences with mentors in various professions and opportunities to interact with intellectual peers for three to four weeks during the summer. This year's Apprenticeship Program features several sites in Southern California and San Francisco including the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Art Center College of Design, and the Los Angeles Superior Court.

Apprenticeship Program Dates
Los Angeles
3 week program: June 27-July 17
4 week program: June 27-July 24

Art Center College of Design (Industrial Design)
Avery Dennison Research Center (Laminate Materials)
California Institute of Technology (Scientific Computing)
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles (Pediatric Medical Research)
Los Angeles Superior Court (Law and Order)
National Science Foundation Center for the Science and Engineering of Materials at Caltech (Applied Physics, Materials Science, Solid State Ionics)

San Francisco
3 week program: June 20-July 10

Gensler (Architecture and Design)
University of California, San Francisco (Genetic Epidemiology)

During the program, Apprentices spend week days working with their mentors on pre-arranged projects, and at the end of the program they are required to present their work to fellow participants and other interested parties. Apprentices live on campus at a local college and IEA staff transport them to and from sites, supervise them, and provide enriching evening and weekend activities. Past program participants rave about their experiences and many have gone on to attend prestigious universities and major in the field of study they explored as an Apprentice.

Applications and additional information about the program are available on our website at http://www.educationaladvancement.org.

George Washington University Pre-College Program

High school students in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade are invited to participate in a summer pre-college experience that is academically engaging and life-changing. Learn from GW faculty and field experts, take advantage of the city (Washington D.C.), and make new friends from around the country and the world.

Requirements include:
-Application form
-350-word essay stating why you are interested in the course(s) you selected and what you hope to learn
-Academic transcript (including current year grades)
-One recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor
-$30 application fee

Session I Courses: July 7-16, 2010
Biomedical Engineering, Election Politics, Crime and Justice, Photojournalism: Media in Focus, Writing the City

Session II Courses: July 21-30, 2010
U.S. Foreign Policy, Going Green: Service and Policy, Theatre: Onstage and Off, Robotics, Women's Leadership

Deadline to apply is May 1st.
Visit precollege.gwu.edu for the application information and to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS) at Boston University
From June 27 to August 7, 2010 (6-week residential program) PROMYS will offer an intensive experience in creative mathematical exploration to approximately 65 ambitious high school students with an exceptionally strong interest in mathematics.

PROMYS has the following goals:

-To provide an environment for young people that will arouse their curiosity and encourage a deep personal involvement with the creative elements in mathematics.

-To foster interaction between the PROMYS community and the larger community of research mathematicians and scientists currently working in academia and industry.

-To encourage habits of thought that lead to scientific independence and creativity.

Cost of program is $ 2,700. Financial assistance is available.

Applications are available online at www.promys or by writing to Boston University, Mathematics Department PROMYS Program, 111 Cummington St., Boston, MA 02215.

Application deadline is May 30, 2010.

For more information please contact (617) 353-2563 or promys@bu.edu

Girls Summer Engineering Experience (CSUF) The Lyles College of Engineering is having a Girls Summer Engineering Experience. It is a one-week, non-residential program scheduled for July 12th to July 16th at CSU Fresno. The mission of the program is to educate young women/girls entering 10th, 11th and 12th grades on the benefits and varied aspects of a profession in engineering. All application materials (including one letter of recommendation) are due by May 28, 2010. See Mrs. Bird for an application.

UC Berkeley - Cal Day 2010 Cal Day, the annual open house at the University of California, Berkeley is the perfect time for newly admitted and prospective students to attend information sessions with faculty and staff in many fields. Join the popular guided tours of the campus, residence halls, libraries, and other sites.

Please visit calday.berkeley.edu for more information.
Cal Day is on Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 9am - 4pm.

Arts & Communication Pre-College Studio Programs - Emerson College Are you a high school student with a passion for creative writing, stage acting, musical theater performance, stage design, filmmaking, or television production? Is a summer academic program, where you can pursue your creative interests and develop your talents, on your list of things to do? Does an environment where you can explore, get feedback, work on projects or performances, and meet other creative students appeal to you? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, the five-week Arts & Communication Pre-College Studio Programs at Emerson College are just right for you!

Interested students can download an application at www.emerson.edu/ce.

Scholarship Info

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet. Their leadership and courage make them true heroesÑand inspirations to us all. Each year, the Barron Prize selects ten winners nationwide. Half of the winners have focused on helping their communities and fellow beings; half have focused on protecting the health and sustainability of the environment.The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes is available to students age 18 and younger who have organized and led a service activity that has clearly benefited other people. Your service activity must have been initiated and motivated primarily by you and cannot have been an assignment for school or work. Additionally, you must demonstrate a positive spirit and high moral purpose. The Barron Prize relies on thoughtful adults to identify and nominate children from the diverse communities in which they live. The Prize accepts nominations on an annual basis and distributes $2,500 awards every fall. To nominate a young person, the adult nominator must submit a fully-completed nomination packet and references form (received in the Prize office by April 30). For more information and to view the nomination form, go to www.barronprize.org Talk to your counselor if you would like to be nominated!

Scholarship Opportunities from the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Are you the child of a vineyard employee or the child of a wine grape grower OR are you interested in studying viticulture/enology? If your family owns a vineyard or is a vineyard employee, you may be eligible for one of 6 scholarships offered to graduating seniors by the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation. At least two scholarships offered provide $1,000 per year for four years at any UC or CSU campus and at least four scholarships offered provide $500 a year for two years at any California community college. Students may study the subject of their choice. For students interested in studying viticulture and/or enology, the Foundation is offering the Robert Miller Scholarship. This scholarship program is for students interested in attending Alan Hancock Community College of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. For more information and for applications and supporting materials, go to www.cwggt.org. The dealine is April 2, 2010. If you have any questions, call 800/241-1800.

American Iris Society Scholarship A $500 scholarship is available for students who are planning to pursue a career in horticulture, floriculture, or a closely related field. Applications may be obtained from Ms. Patterson and are due by April 2, 2010.

Anthony Brucia Success Award The San Joaquin Section of CASCWA (California Association of Supervisors of Child Welfare & Attendance) provides scholarship awards to high school seniors attending schools in the San Joaquin region. This year, 8 scholarships are available. The award is intended for students who have made a turn-around in their lives. The kind of student the CASCWA wants to recognize and honor is a a student who may not have been a 4.0+ with a sterling academic record throughout high school. CASCWA is looking for a student who may have had to overcome lack of success early on due to a variety of reasons, including but not limited to personal or family problems. CASCWA wants to show their respect to those students who may have been burdened by "at risk" circumstances and/or may have "hit bottom" but are now putting things back together. Please visit the Counseling Interns (Room 12) for more information. Application must be postmarked no later than April 2, 2010.

SENIORS-Scholarship Opportunity
Fresno State Chapter of the Golden Key International Honor Society is offering a $200.00 scholarship to a UHS SENIOR.
Please submit a typed "personal statement" -Maximum of 500 words(one that could be used to apply to college" to the UHS Office by Monday, March 29 @ 5:00 PM.
The GK officers from the Fresno State Chapter will judge the essays.

Central Valley Foreign Language Scholarship The Central Valley Foreign Language Association will be awarding six scholarships to Seniors. Five winners will receive $500 and one winner will receive $1000. See Mrs. Bird for more details and for an application. Applications require one letter of recommendation (by Mrs. Downer) and are due by March 26th.

California Table Grape Workers Scholarship The California Table Grape Commission is accepting applications for scholarship funds offered by the state's fresh grape farmers. Three $16,000 scholarships are available to 2010 graduating seniors or high school graduates who plan to attend a four-year college or university in California.
Scholarship applications are available to download at the commission's website, www.grapesfromcalifornia.com or come see one of the counselor interns.
Contact Rachel Guy at 559-447-8350 or rachel@grapesfromcalifornia.com if you have any questions.
The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, March 19, 2010.

Central California Big Band Dance Society Scholarship The Central California Big Band Dance Society is again offering scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to several valley seniors who are enrolled in a music program and will be continuing their education in music at a college or university.

For an application, please come see the counselor interns in room 12. All applications must be postmarked by March 19, 2010.

Civil Service Employees Insurance Company's Scholarship To promote driver safety and awareness among young people, Civil Service Employees Insurance Company (CSE) will award up to two $1,000 and eight $500 scholarships, one each to a child of a full-time public employee, based on an essay discussing ways the teenage automobile accident rate can be reduced.

For eligibility, procedures, and application, please visit CSE's website at http://cseinsurance.com/scholarship.htm
The competition deadline to receive essays and applications is April 5, 2010.

Janet Miller
University High School
2355 E. Keats M/S UH 134
Fresno, CA 93740
Office-559-278-8264
Fax-559-278-0447

University High School Bulletin for Wednesday, March 17, 2010
www.csufresno.edu/univhigh

Thank you to the WASC parent volunteers!
A BIG THANK YOU to all the parents and student volunteers who attended our WASC day on Wednesday March 10th.
The information collected was very helpful and will go a long way towards helping us outline our school improvement efforts and complete our report!

UHS Attendance
We have set up a new attendance email for University High School

Please send all attendance excuses and tardies to the following email address:
uhsattendance@gmail.com

Please include a daytime phone number in case we need to call you to confirm details.

Spring Break
Spring Break is coming soon!
Spring Break dates: March 29th thru April 2nd
The UHS Office will be closed for the week of Spring Break.
Enjoy!

Congrats to the UHS ACADEC Team!
The UHS ACADEC Team placed 5th in the overall State competition!
They placed 3rd in the Super Quiz Comptetion!
Team members won 17 individual medals!
UHS won the small school STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!

WAY TO GO MR. CANFIELD AND THE MEMBERS OF THE UHS ACADEC TEAM!
WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!

ATTENTION ALL PARENTS!
The UHS School Board is looking for a "Community Board Member" (non-parent) to serve on the University High School Board of Directors starting with the 2010 school year.
The Board meets roughly once a month and additionally Board members would need to come to some of our special functions.
The ideal candidate would be someone that knows about UHS, has knowledge of Boards and brings a special skill or attribute to the Board.
If you know of folks who would be interested please send them our way, we need a letter of interest and resume from potential candidates before April 9th.

Wind Ensemble Invitational on March 19
Wind Ensemble members will be excused from their classes @ 1:00 on March 19th.
You are encouraged to attend the UHS presentation @ 2:30 in the CSU Fresno Concert Hall.
Dress for the event is the same as the UHS Winter Session Concert Attire.
A detailed parent information letter will be sent home with students.

Wind Ensembe Repertoire!
Each student needs to have mastered these pieces at home:

Master Major Scales using Foundations for Superior Performance format:
C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, Gb, B, E, A, D, G
Fairest of the Fair
Light Calvary
Candide
Bacchanal

Reminder - Senior Grad Night Payments Due Soon! Senior payments for Grad Night are due on April 5 in the form of a check for $120 made out to University High School. The deadline was moved back from March 31 since that would be in the middle of Spring Break. You are required to submit payment on time in order to attend. Please bring your payment to Mr. Johnson in Room 11.

CVR Are you interested in debating political issues with high school students from all over California? Do you want to make a difference and let your voice be heard? If so, attend the JSA Regional on Saturday, March 20th from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm at Fresno State.
The fee us only $5
It will be hosted by the University High School JSA Chapter.
See Mrs. Hill to sign up before Friday, March 19th.

Spring Fundraiser
Students, Remember all the silliness of donating money for the class "baskets" for the Rome Wasn't Built in a Day! fundraiser?
Well, I want you to know just how significant your contribution was to the school and I want to personally thank each and every one of you who helped make your "class basket" happen.

Freshman Class
You raised and spent $700.00 (Allegiant Airlines donated airline tickets), and your Deluxe Las Vegas Getaway brought the school $1,650!!!
Thank Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Priester for helping set all this up for your class.

Sophomore Class
You raised and spent $385.00, and your Seascape Resort on Monterrey Bay brought the school $1,600.00!!!
Thank Mrs. Krikorian for her donation and for her work putting this package together.

Junior Class
You raised and spent $307.00, and your Romantic Weekend in Cambria brought the school $1,800.00!!!
Thank Mrs. Chooljian for donating the use of her Cambria house and for her work putting this package together.

Senior Class You raised and spent $402.00, and your Party Like a Rockstar package (Limo, Wasaabi!, movie tickets) brought the school $1,500.00!!!
Thank Mrs. Albers and Classic Limousine along with Mrs. Plunkett for putting this package together for you.

A great school like University High School doesn't just spring out of the air, and money to support it just doesn't come flowing in from the State of California.
Every single contribution each of you makes in time, effort, and yes, even money, substantially makes this school better for now, and better for the future.

Thank you all for your support! Mrs. Bushman, Chairman of Rome Wasn't Built in a Day!

Firebird Newspaper Meeting There will be a Newspaper Meeting this Friday (March 19th) at lunch in the CMC. We will be taking a photo for the Yearbook and then discussing upcoming events.

Parent Notices

March Phoenix Alliance Meeting-Date Change
March Phoenix Alliance Meeting
Thursday, March 18, 2010
7:00 PM
Room 18

Parking code: 17120056-Parking code is valid in green or yellow parking lots.

Attention Sophomore Parents...California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Schedule
Your child, along with other students in public high schools throughout the state will participate in the upcoming test administration of the CAHSEE. UHS will administer the exam to your child on Tuesday, March 16th and Wednesday, March 17th at the school site during regular school hours. It is important that your child be present on both test days. Students should attend their History classes on these days.

Please make sure your child is aware of their testing room assignment. Please report to your testing room at 9:00 a.m. sharp. Students who test in Fresno State classrooms (with either Hagen or Jones) should meet their teachers in front of the main office at 8:55 a.m. and then they will walk together to the Peter's Business Building.

Schedule for Tuesday, March 16th
7:30-9 History 21
9-11:30 ELA Language Arts Session 1
11:30-1 Lunch
1-3 ELA Session 2

Schedule for Wednesday, March 17th
8-9 History 21
9-11 Mathematics Session 1
11-11:30 Class Activity
11:30-1 Lunch
1-3 Mathematics Seesion 2

Testing will be done in alphabetical groups as follows:

Akhavan-Carr in room 6 with Royce

Chamasanyan-Guglielmino in room 8 with D. Jones

Gunning-Kerner in room 9 with Downer

Koesnadi-Peterson in PB 191 with G. Jones/Hagen

Pilegard-Tirtajaya in PB 191 with G.Jones/Hagen

Toyloy-Zhang in LS 169 with Bergen

General Announcements

Internship Opportunity with Meg Whitman for Governor 2010 Campaign
Meg Whitman, former CEO of eBay Inc., is running as a Republican candidate for Governor of California in 2010 and the Whitman for Governor Campaign is offering internship opportunities throughout the academic year. The Campaign seeks dedicated and enthusiastic high school seniors for internships within their Political department.

The intern program provides students with a unique opportunity to be a part of the inner workings of a fully operational gubernatorial campaign. Although this is an unpaid position, interns will learn valuable lessons about how a campaign functions both strategically and operationally. Interns will also gain insight into the key issues in the race as well as political organizing and voter outreach, press relations, fundraising, and coalitions development.

Expectations: What they are looking for?
i. Political awareness and a firm commitment to Meg Whitman's vision to build A New California
ii. A willingness and enthusiasm to lend a hand to all facets of the campaign, wherever help is needed
iii. A strong work ethic and sense of initiative
iv. Solid written and oral communication skills
v. Basic computer skills; experience with Microsoft Excel and Word

If you are interested in applying, please contact Joan Silva at: jsilva@megwhitman.com or at 408-896-2931.
www.MegWhitman.com

Would you like to be a Peer Mentor? Are you looking for a way to get involved at UHS and help other students at the same time? If the answer is YES then consider becoming a Peer Mentor for the 2010-11 school year. You have to be a rising Junior or Senior to apply. See Mrs. Bird for an application and more details. Applications are due by Friday, March 26th (no exceptions).

Carleton Summer Science Institute (CSSI) Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota is holding a Summer program from July 18th to August 6th. Students will learn to think and write like scientists by engaging in classroom and hands-on research activities related to their interests. Their experience will culminate in a presentation at the CSSI Research Symposium held at the end of the program.

Student Eligibility: A student who is currently in 10th and 11th grade are eligible to apply to this program.

Costs: $ 2,995, does not include airfare
Scholarships are available.

Application Deadline: May 5, 2010

Scholarship Deadline: April 2, 2010

Visit carleton.edu/summer or Room 12 for the application.

College Info

UC Davis Young Scholars Program The UC Davis Young Scholars Program is a summer residential research program designed to expose 40, high achieving high school sophomores and juniors to the world of original research in the natural sciences with emphases on the biological, environmental and agricultural sciences. Participants in the 2010 UCD-YSP will work one-on-one with research faculty and research groups in state of the art laboratories for six weeks. Each student will work on an individual project and prepare a journal quality paper and symposium presentation about their work. In addition to scientific research, the UCD-YSP strives to introduce participants to the climate and culture of living and working on a university campus. Staff make every effort to model the experiences that participants will have during their first years of college. For more information, please visit: http://ysp.ucdavis.edu

Applications are due by 03/31/2010

University of the Pacific Music Camp Pacific Music Camp offers a wide variety of ensembles, electives, and social activities for junior and senior high school musicians. Week-long camps run from July 27th through August 15th.

Register online and receive a $10 discount. http://go.pacific.edu/MusicCamp

Exploring Engineering at the University of Maryland E2 @ UMD is an opportunity to meet other young women interested in mathematics or science and to learn from female professors and students in the field. Throughout the week, learn about the various disciplines of engineering available to study at UMD.

For more information, please visit http://www.eng.umd.edu/summer. Applications will be reviewed on March 26, 2010.

Washington University's High School Summer Scholars Program This summer program is for rising juniors and seniors. It is a five week summer program on the college campus of Washington University in St. Louis. Students are given the opportunity to take up to seven units of college coursework for credit and participate in a variety of social outings. Visit summerscholars.wustl.edu for information and application materials.

Apprenticeship Program IEA's Apprenticeship Program nurtures the extraordinary potential of gifted high school students by providing them with challenging, hands-on learning experiences with mentors in various professions and opportunities to interact with intellectual peers for three to four weeks during the summer. This year's Apprenticeship Program features several sites in Southern California and San Francisco including the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Art Center College of Design, and the Los Angeles Superior Court.

Apprenticeship Program Dates
Los Angeles
3 week program: June 27-July 17
4 week program: June 27-July 24

Art Center College of Design (Industrial Design)
Avery Dennison Research Center (Laminate Materials)
California Institute of Technology (Scientific Computing)
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles (Pediatric Medical Research)
Los Angeles Superior Court (Law and Order)
National Science Foundation Center for the Science and Engineering of Materials at Caltech (Applied Physics, Materials Science, Solid State Ionics)

San Francisco
3 week program: June 20-July 10

Gensler (Architecture and Design)
University of California, San Francisco (Genetic Epidemiology)

During the program, Apprentices spend week days working with their mentors on pre-arranged projects, and at the end of the program they are required to present their work to fellow participants and other interested parties. Apprentices live on campus at a local college and IEA staff transport them to and from sites, supervise them, and provide enriching evening and weekend activities. Past program participants rave about their experiences and many have gone on to attend prestigious universities and major in the field of study they explored as an Apprentice.

Applications and additional information about the program are available on our website at http://www.educationaladvancement.org.

George Washington University Pre-College Program

High school students in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade are invited to participate in a summer pre-college experience that is academically engaging and life-changing. Learn from GW faculty and field experts, take advantage of the city (Washington D.C.), and make new friends from around the country and the world.

Requirements include:
-Application form
-350-word essay stating why you are interested in the course(s) you selected and what you hope to learn
-Academic transcript (including current year grades)
-One recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor
-$30 application fee

Session I Courses: July 7-16, 2010
Biomedical Engineering, Election Politics, Crime and Justice, Photojournalism: Media in Focus, Writing the City

Session II Courses: July 21-30, 2010
U.S. Foreign Policy, Going Green: Service and Policy, Theatre: Onstage and Off, Robotics, Women's Leadership

Deadline to apply is May 1st.
Visit precollege.gwu.edu for the application information and to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS) at Boston University
From June 27 to August 7, 2010 (6-week residential program) PROMYS will offer an intensive experience in creative mathematical exploration to approximately 65 ambitious high school students with an exceptionally strong interest in mathematics.

PROMYS has the following goals:

-To provide an environment for young people that will arouse their curiosity and encourage a deep personal involvement with the creative elements in mathematics.

-To foster interaction between the PROMYS community and the larger community of research mathematicians and scientists currently working in academia and industry.

-To encourage habits of thought that lead to scientific independence and creativity.

Cost of program is $ 2,700. Financial assistance is available.

Applications are available online at www.promys or by writing to Boston University, Mathematics Department PROMYS Program, 111 Cummington St., Boston, MA 02215.

Application deadline is May 30, 2010.

For more information please contact (617) 353-2563 or promys@bu.edu

Girls Summer Engineering Experience (CSUF) The Lyles College of Engineering is having a Girls Summer Engineering Experience. It is a one-week, non-residential program scheduled for July 12th to July 16th at CSU Fresno. The mission of the program is to educate young women/girls entering 10th, 11th and 12th grades on the benefits and varied aspects of a profession in engineering. All application materials (including one letter of recommendation) are due by May 28, 2010. See Mrs. Bird for an application.

UC Berkeley - Cal Day 2010 Cal Day, the annual open house at the University of California, Berkeley is the perfect time for newly admitted and prospective students to attend information sessions with faculty and staff in many fields. Join the popular guided tours of the campus, residence halls, libraries, and other sites.

Please visit calday.berkeley.edu for more information.
Cal Day is on Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 9am - 4pm.

Arts & Communication Pre-College Studio Programs - Emerson College Are you a high school student with a passion for creative writing, stage acting, musical theater performance, stage design, filmmaking, or television production? Is a summer academic program, where you can pursue your creative interests and develop your talents, on your list of things to do? Does an environment where you can explore, get feedback, work on projects or performances, and meet other creative students appeal to you? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, the five-week Arts & Communication Pre-College Studio Programs at Emerson College are just right for you!

Interested students can download an application at www.emerson.edu/ce.

Scholarship Info

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet. Their leadership and courage make them true heroesÑand inspirations to us all. Each year, the Barron Prize selects ten winners nationwide. Half of the winners have focused on helping their communities and fellow beings; half have focused on protecting the health and sustainability of the environment.The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes is available to students age 18 and younger who have organized and led a service activity that has clearly benefited other people. Your service activity must have been initiated and motivated primarily by you and cannot have been an assignment for school or work. Additionally, you must demonstrate a positive spirit and high moral purpose. The Barron Prize relies on thoughtful adults to identify and nominate children from the diverse communities in which they live. The Prize accepts nominations on an annual basis and distributes $2,500 awards every fall. To nominate a young person, the adult nominator must submit a fully-completed nomination packet and references form (received in the Prize office by April 30). For more information and to view the nomination form, go to www.barronprize.org Talk to your counselor if you would like to be nominated!

Scholarship Opportunities from the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Are you the child of a vineyard employee or the child of a wine grape grower OR are you interested in studying viticulture/enology? If your family owns a vineyard or is a vineyard employee, you may be eligible for one of 6 scholarships offered to graduating seniors by the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation. At least two scholarships offered provide $1,000 per year for four years at any UC or CSU campus and at least four scholarships offered provide $500 a year for two years at any California community college. Students may study the subject of their choice. For students interested in studying viticulture and/or enology, the Foundation is offering the Robert Miller Scholarship. This scholarship program is for students interested in attending Alan Hancock Community College of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. For more information and for applications and supporting materials, go to www.cwggt.org. The dealine is April 2, 2010. If you have any questions, call 800/241-1800.

American Iris Society Scholarship A $500 scholarship is available for students who are planning to pursue a career in horticulture, floriculture, or a closely related field. Applications may be obtained from Ms. Patterson and are due by April 2, 2010.

Anthony Brucia Success Award The San Joaquin Section of CASCWA (California Association of Supervisors of Child Welfare & Attendance) provides scholarship awards to high school seniors attending schools in the San Joaquin region. This year, 8 scholarships are available. The award is intended for students who have made a turn-around in their lives. The kind of student the CASCWA wants to recognize and honor is a a student who may not have been a 4.0+ with a sterling academic record throughout high school. CASCWA is looking for a student who may have had to overcome lack of success early on due to a variety of reasons, including but not limited to personal or family problems. CASCWA wants to show their respect to those students who may have been burdened by "at risk" circumstances and/or may have "hit bottom" but are now putting things back together. Please visit the Counseling Interns (Room 12) for more information. Application must be postmarked no later than April 2, 2010.

SENIORS-Scholarship Opportunity
Fresno State Chapter of the Golden Key International Honor Society is offering a $200.00 scholarship to a UHS SENIOR.
Please submit a typed "personal statement" -Maximum of 500 words(one that could be used to apply to college" to the UHS Office by Monday, March 29 @ 5:00 PM.
The GK officers from the Fresno State Chapter will judge the essays.

Central Valley Foreign Language Scholarship The Central Valley Foreign Language Association will be awarding six scholarships to Seniors. Five winners will receive $500 and one winner will receive $1000. See Mrs. Bird for more details and for an application. Applications require one letter of recommendation (by Mrs. Downer) and are due by March 26th.

California Table Grape Workers Scholarship The California Table Grape Commission is accepting applications for scholarship funds offered by the state's fresh grape farmers. Three $16,000 scholarships are available to 2010 graduating seniors or high school graduates who plan to attend a four-year college or university in California.
Scholarship applications are available to download at the commission's website, www.grapesfromcalifornia.com or come see one of the counselor interns.
Contact Rachel Guy at 559-447-8350 or rachel@grapesfromcalifornia.com if you have any questions.
The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, March 19, 2010.

Central California Big Band Dance Society Scholarship The Central California Big Band Dance Society is again offering scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to several valley seniors who are enrolled in a music program and will be continuing their education in music at a college or university.

For an application, please come see the counselor interns in room 12. All applications must be postmarked by March 19, 2010.

Civil Service Employees Insurance Company's Scholarship To promote driver safety and awareness among young people, Civil Service Employees Insurance Company (CSE) will award up to two $1,000 and eight $500 scholarships, one each to a child of a full-time public employee, based on an essay discussing ways the teenage automobile accident rate can be reduced.

For eligibility, procedures, and application, please visit CSE's website at http://cseinsurance.com/scholarship.htm
The competition deadline to receive essays and applications is April 5, 2010.

Janet Miller
University High School
2355 E. Keats M/S UH 134
Fresno, CA 93740
Office-559-278-8264
Fax-559-278-0447

University High School Bulletin for Tuesday, March 16, 2010
www.csufresno.edu/univhigh

Thank you to the WASC parent volunteers!
A BIG THANK YOU to all the parents and student volunteers who attended our WASC day on Wednesday March 10th.
The information collected was very helpful and will go a long way towards helping us outline our school improvement efforts and complete our report!

Spring Break
Spring Break is coming soon!
Spring Break dates: March 29th thru April 2nd
The UHS Office will be closed for the week of Spring Break.
Enjoy!

Congrats to the UHS ACADEC Team!
The UHS ACADEC Team placed 5th in the overall State competition!
They placed 3rd in the Super Quiz Comptetion!
Team members won 17 individual medals!
UHS won the small school STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!

WAY TO GO MR. CANFIELD AND THE MEMBERS OF THE UHS ACADEC TEAM!
WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!

ATTENTION ALL PARENTS!
The UHS School Board is looking for a "Community Board Member" (non-parent) to serve on the University High School Board of Directors starting with the 2010 school year.
The Board meets roughly once a month and additionally Board members would need to come to some of our special functions.
The ideal candidate would be someone that knows about UHS, has knowledge of Boards and brings a special skill or attribute to the Board.
If you know of folks who would be interested please send them our way, we need a letter of interest and resume from potential candidates before April 9th.

Wind Ensemble Invitational on March 19
Wind Ensemble members will be excused from their classes @ 1:00 on March 19th.
You are encouraged to attend the UHS presentation @ 2:30 in the CSU Fresno Concert Hall.
Dress for the event is the same as the UHS Winter Session Concert Attire.
A detailed parent information letter will be sent home with students.

Wind Ensembe Repertoire!
Each student needs to have mastered these pieces at home:

Master Major Scales using Foundations for Superior Performance format:
C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, Gb, B, E, A, D, G
Fairest of the Fair
Light Calvary
Candide
Bacchanal

Reminder - Senior Grad Night Payments Due Soon! Senior payments for Grad Night are due on March 31 in the form of a check for $120 made out to University High School. You are required to submit payment on time in order to attend. Please bring your payment to Mr. Johnson in Room 11.

CVR Are you interested in debating political issues with high school students from all over California? Do you want to make a difference and let your voice be heard? If so, attend the JSA Regional on Saturday, March 20th from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm at Fresno State.
The fee us only $5
It will be hosted by the University High School JSA Chapter.
See Mrs. Hill to sign up before Friday, March 19th.

Spring Fundraiser
Students, Remember all the silliness of donating money for the class "baskets" for the Rome Wasn't Built in a Day! fundraiser?
Well, I want you to know just how significant your contribution was to the school and I want to personally thank each and every one of you who helped make your "class basket" happen.

Freshman Class
You raised and spent $700.00 (Allegiant Airlines donated airline tickets), and your Deluxe Las Vegas Getaway brought the school $1,650!!!
Thank Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Priester for helping set all this up for your class.

Sophomore Class
You raised and spent $385.00, and your Seascape Resort on Monterrey Bay brought the school $1,600.00!!!
Thank Mrs. Krikorian for her donation and for her work putting this package together.

Junior Class
You raised and spent $307.00, and your Romantic Weekend in Cambria brought the school $1,800.00!!!
Thank Mrs. Chooljian for donating the use of her Cambria house and for her work putting this package together.

Senior Class You raised and spent $402.00, and your Party Like a Rockstar package (Limo, Wasaabi!, movie tickets) brought the school $1,500.00!!!
Thank Mrs. Albers and Classic Limousine along with Mrs. Plunkett for putting this package together for you.

A great school like University High School doesn't just spring out of the air, and money to support it just doesn't come flowing in from the State of California.
Every single contribution each of you makes in time, effort, and yes, even money, substantially makes this school better for now, and better for the future.

Thank you all for your support! Mrs. Bushman, Chairman of Rome Wasn't Built in a Day!

Firebird Newspaper Meeting There will be a Newspaper Meeting this Friday (March 19th) at lunch in the CMC. We will be taking a photo for the Yearbook and then discussing upcoming events.

Jazz Bands in Concert at FSU
California State University, Fresno Presents:
Jazz Bands in Concert
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
8:00pm
Concert Hall General Admission-$6.00
Faculty/Staff/Seniors/Students-$5.00
Come and enjoy a hard swinging evening featuring the Fresno State Student Jazz Bands and the Herbie Hancock/Wayne Shorter Jazztet.

Parent Notices

March Phoenix Alliance Meeting-Date Change
March Phoenix Alliance Meeting
Thursday, March 18, 2010
7:00 PM
Room 18

Parking code: 17120056-Parking code is valid in green or yellow parking lots.

Attention Sophomore Parents...California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Schedule
Your child, along with other students in public high schools throughout the state will participate in the upcoming test administration of the CAHSEE. UHS will administer the exam to your child on Tuesday, March 16th and Wednesday, March 17th at the school site during regular school hours. It is important that your child be present on both test days. Students should attend their History classes on these days.

Please make sure your child is aware of their testing room assignment. Please report to your testing room at 9:00 a.m. sharp. Students who test in Fresno State classrooms (with either Hagen or Jones) should meet their teachers in front of the main office at 8:55 a.m. and then they will walk together to the Peter's Business Building.

Schedule for Tuesday, March 16th
8-9 History 21
9-11:30 ELA Language Arts Session 1
11:30-1 Lunch
1-3 ELA Session 2

Schedule for Wednesday, March 17th
8-9 History 21
9-11 Mathematics Session 1
11-11:30 Class Activity
11:30-1 Lunch
1-3 Mathematics Seesion 2

Testing will be done in alphabetical groups as follows:

Akhavan-Carr in room 6 with Royce

Chamasanyan-Guglielmino in room 8 with D. Jones

Gunning-Kerner in room 9 with Downer

Koesnadi-Peterson in PB 191 with G. Jones/Hagen

Pilegard-Tirtajaya in PB 191 with G.Jones/Hagen

Toyloy-Zhang in LS 169 with Bergen

General Announcements

Internship Opportunity with Meg Whitman for Governor 2010 Campaign
Meg Whitman, former CEO of eBay Inc., is running as a Republican candidate for Governor of California in 2010 and the Whitman for Governor Campaign is offering internship opportunities throughout the academic year. The Campaign seeks dedicated and enthusiastic high school seniors for internships within their Political department.

The intern program provides students with a unique opportunity to be a part of the inner workings of a fully operational gubernatorial campaign. Although this is an unpaid position, interns will learn valuable lessons about how a campaign functions both strategically and operationally. Interns will also gain insight into the key issues in the race as well as political organizing and voter outreach, press relations, fundraising, and coalitions development.

Expectations: What they are looking for?
i. Political awareness and a firm commitment to Meg Whitman's vision to build A New California
ii. A willingness and enthusiasm to lend a hand to all facets of the campaign, wherever help is needed
iii. A strong work ethic and sense of initiative
iv. Solid written and oral communication skills
v. Basic computer skills; experience with Microsoft Excel and Word

If you are interested in applying, please contact Joan Silva at: jsilva@megwhitman.com or at 408-896-2931.
www.MegWhitman.com

Would you like to be a Peer Mentor? Are you looking for a way to get involved at UHS and help other students at the same time? If the answer is YES then consider becoming a Peer Mentor for the 2010-11 school year. You have to be a rising Junior or Senior to apply. See Mrs. Bird for an application and more details. Applications are due by Friday, March 26th (no exceptions).

Carleton Summer Science Institute (CSSI) Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota is holding a Summer program from July 18th to August 6th. Students will learn to think and write like scientists by engaging in classroom and hands-on research activities related to their interests. Their experience will culminate in a presentation at the CSSI Research Symposium held at the end of the program.

Student Eligibility: A student who is currently in 10th and 11th grade are eligible to apply to this program.

Costs: $ 2,995, does not include airfare
Scholarships are available.

Application Deadline: May 5, 2010

Scholarship Deadline: April 2, 2010

Visit carleton.edu/summer or Room 12 for the application.

College Info

UC Davis Young Scholars Program The UC Davis Young Scholars Program is a summer residential research program designed to expose 40, high achieving high school sophomores and juniors to the world of original research in the natural sciences with emphases on the biological, environmental and agricultural sciences. Participants in the 2010 UCD-YSP will work one-on-one with research faculty and research groups in state of the art laboratories for six weeks. Each student will work on an individual project and prepare a journal quality paper and symposium presentation about their work. In addition to scientific research, the UCD-YSP strives to introduce participants to the climate and culture of living and working on a university campus. Staff make every effort to model the experiences that participants will have during their first years of college. For more information, please visit: http://ysp.ucdavis.edu

Applications are due by 03/31/2010

University of the Pacific Music Camp Pacific Music Camp offers a wide variety of ensembles, electives, and social activities for junior and senior high school musicians. Week-long camps run from July 27th through August 15th.

Register online and receive a $10 discount. http://go.pacific.edu/MusicCamp

Exploring Engineering at the University of Maryland E2 @ UMD is an opportunity to meet other young women interested in mathematics or science and to learn from female professors and students in the field. Throughout the week, learn about the various disciplines of engineering available to study at UMD.

For more information, please visit http://www.eng.umd.edu/summer. Applications will be reviewed on March 26, 2010.

Washington University's High School Summer Scholars Program This summer program is for rising juniors and seniors. It is a five week summer program on the college campus of Washington University in St. Louis. Students are given the opportunity to take up to seven units of college coursework for credit and participate in a variety of social outings. Visit summerscholars.wustl.edu for information and application materials.

Apprenticeship Program IEA's Apprenticeship Program nurtures the extraordinary potential of gifted high school students by providing them with challenging, hands-on learning experiences with mentors in various professions and opportunities to interact with intellectual peers for three to four weeks during the summer. This year's Apprenticeship Program features several sites in Southern California and San Francisco including the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Art Center College of Design, and the Los Angeles Superior Court.

Apprenticeship Program Dates
Los Angeles
3 week program: June 27-July 17
4 week program: June 27-July 24

Art Center College of Design (Industrial Design)
Avery Dennison Research Center (Laminate Materials)
California Institute of Technology (Scientific Computing)
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles (Pediatric Medical Research)
Los Angeles Superior Court (Law and Order)
National Science Foundation Center for the Science and Engineering of Materials at Caltech (Applied Physics, Materials Science, Solid State Ionics)

San Francisco
3 week program: June 20-July 10

Gensler (Architecture and Design)
University of California, San Francisco (Genetic Epidemiology)

During the program, Apprentices spend week days working with their mentors on pre-arranged projects, and at the end of the program they are required to present their work to fellow participants and other interested parties. Apprentices live on campus at a local college and IEA staff transport them to and from sites, supervise them, and provide enriching evening and weekend activities. Past program participants rave about their experiences and many have gone on to attend prestigious universities and major in the field of study they explored as an Apprentice.

Applications and additional information about the program are available on our website at http://www.educationaladvancement.org.

George Washington University Pre-College Program

High school students in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade are invited to participate in a summer pre-college experience that is academically engaging and life-changing. Learn from GW faculty and field experts, take advantage of the city (Washington D.C.), and make new friends from around the country and the world.

Requirements include:
-Application form
-350-word essay stating why you are interested in the course(s) you selected and what you hope to learn
-Academic transcript (including current year grades)
-One recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor
-$30 application fee

Session I Courses: July 7-16, 2010
Biomedical Engineering, Election Politics, Crime and Justice, Photojournalism: Media in Focus, Writing the City

Session II Courses: July 21-30, 2010
U.S. Foreign Policy, Going Green: Service and Policy, Theatre: Onstage and Off, Robotics, Women's Leadership

Deadline to apply is May 1st.
Visit precollege.gwu.edu for the application information and to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS) at Boston University
From June 27 to August 7, 2010 (6-week residential program) PROMYS will offer an intensive experience in creative mathematical exploration to approximately 65 ambitious high school students with an exceptionally strong interest in mathematics.

PROMYS has the following goals:

-To provide an environment for young people that will arouse their curiosity and encourage a deep personal involvement with the creative elements in mathematics.

-To foster interaction between the PROMYS community and the larger community of research mathematicians and scientists currently working in academia and industry.

-To encourage habits of thought that lead to scientific independence and creativity.

Cost of program is $ 2,700. Financial assistance is available.

Applications are available online at www.promys or by writing to Boston University, Mathematics Department PROMYS Program, 111 Cummington St., Boston, MA 02215.

Application deadline is May 30, 2010.

For more information please contact (617) 353-2563 or promys@bu.edu

Girls Summer Engineering Experience (CSUF) The Lyles College of Engineering is having a Girls Summer Engineering Experience. It is a one-week, non-residential program scheduled for July 12th to July 16th at CSU Fresno. The mission of the program is to educate young women/girls entering 10th, 11th and 12th grades on the benefits and varied aspects of a profession in engineering. All application materials (including one letter of recommendation) are due by May 28, 2010. See Mrs. Bird for an application.

UC Berkeley - Cal Day 2010 Cal Day, the annual open house at the University of California, Berkeley is the perfect time for newly admitted and prospective students to attend information sessions with faculty and staff in many fields. Join the popular guided tours of the campus, residence halls, libraries, and other sites.

Please visit calday.berkeley.edu for more information.
Cal Day is on Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 9am - 4pm.

Arts & Communication Pre-College Studio Programs - Emerson College Are you a high school student with a passion for creative writing, stage acting, musical theater performance, stage design, filmmaking, or television production? Is a summer academic program, where you can pursue your creative interests and develop your talents, on your list of things to do? Does an environment where you can explore, get feedback, work on projects or performances, and meet other creative students appeal to you? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, the five-week Arts & Communication Pre-College Studio Programs at Emerson College are just right for you!

Interested students can download an application at www.emerson.edu/ce.

Scholarship Info

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet. Their leadership and courage make them true heroesÑand inspirations to us all. Each year, the Barron Prize selects ten winners nationwide. Half of the winners have focused on helping their communities and fellow beings; half have focused on protecting the health and sustainability of the environment.The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes is available to students age 18 and younger who have organized and led a service activity that has clearly benefited other people. Your service activity must have been initiated and motivated primarily by you and cannot have been an assignment for school or work. Additionally, you must demonstrate a positive spirit and high moral purpose. The Barron Prize relies on thoughtful adults to identify and nominate children from the diverse communities in which they live. The Prize accepts nominations on an annual basis and distributes $2,500 awards every fall. To nominate a young person, the adult nominator must submit a fully-completed nomination packet and references form (received in the Prize office by April 30). For more information and to view the nomination form, go to www.barronprize.org Talk to your counselor if you would like to be nominated!

Scholarship Opportunities from the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Are you the child of a vineyard employee or the child of a wine grape grower OR are you interested in studying viticulture/enology? If your family owns a vineyard or is a vineyard employee, you may be eligible for one of 6 scholarships offered to graduating seniors by the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation. At least two scholarships offered provide $1,000 per year for four years at any UC or CSU campus and at least four scholarships offered provide $500 a year for two years at any California community college. Students may study the subject of their choice. For students interested in studying viticulture and/or enology, the Foundation is offering the Robert Miller Scholarship. This scholarship program is for students interested in attending Alan Hancock Community College of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. For more information and for applications and supporting materials, go to www.cwggt.org. The dealine is April 2, 2010. If you have any questions, call 800/241-1800.

American Iris Society Scholarship A $500 scholarship is available for students who are planning to pursue a career in horticulture, floriculture, or a closely related field. Applications may be obtained from Ms. Patterson and are due by April 2, 2010.

Anthony Brucia Success Award The San Joaquin Section of CASCWA (California Association of Supervisors of Child Welfare & Attendance) provides scholarship awards to high school seniors attending schools in the San Joaquin region. This year, 8 scholarships are available. The award is intended for students who have made a turn-around in their lives. The kind of student the CASCWA wants to recognize and honor is a a student who may not have been a 4.0+ with a sterling academic record throughout high school. CASCWA is looking for a student who may have had to overcome lack of success early on due to a variety of reasons, including but not limited to personal or family problems. CASCWA wants to show their respect to those students who may have been burdened by "at risk" circumstances and/or may have "hit bottom" but are now putting things back together. Please visit the Counseling Interns (Room 12) for more information. Application must be postmarked no later than April 2, 2010.

SENIORS-Scholarship Opportunity
Fresno State Chapter of the Golden Key International Honor Society is offering a $200.00 scholarship to a UHS SENIOR.
Please submit a typed "personal statement" -Maximum of 500 words(one that could be used to apply to college" to the UHS Office by Monday, March 29 @ 5:00 PM.
The GK officers from the Fresno State Chapter will judge the essays.

Central Valley Foreign Language Scholarship The Central Valley Foreign Language Association will be awarding six scholarships to Seniors. Five winners will receive $500 and one winner will receive $1000. See Mrs. Bird for more details and for an application. Applications require one letter of recommendation (by Mrs. Downer) and are due by March 26th.

California Table Grape Workers Scholarship The California Table Grape Commission is accepting applications for scholarship funds offered by the state's fresh grape farmers. Three $16,000 scholarships are available to 2010 graduating seniors or high school graduates who plan to attend a four-year college or university in California.
Scholarship applications are available to download at the commission's website, www.grapesfromcalifornia.com or come see one of the counselor interns.
Contact Rachel Guy at 559-447-8350 or rachel@grapesfromcalifornia.com if you have any questions.
The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, March 19, 2010.

Central California Big Band Dance Society Scholarship The Central California Big Band Dance Society is again offering scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to several valley seniors who are enrolled in a music program and will be continuing their education in music at a college or university.

For an application, please come see the counselor interns in room 12. All applications must be postmarked by March 19, 2010.

Civil Service Employees Insurance Company's Scholarship To promote driver safety and awareness among young people, Civil Service Employees Insurance Company (CSE) will award up to two $1,000 and eight $500 scholarships, one each to a child of a full-time public employee, based on an essay discussing ways the teenage automobile accident rate can be reduced.

For eligibility, procedures, and application, please visit CSE's website at http://cseinsurance.com/scholarship.htm
The competition deadline to receive essays and applications is April 5, 2010.

Janet Miller
University High School
2355 E. Keats M/S UH 134
Fresno, CA 93740
Office-559-278-8264
Fax-559-278-0447

University High School Bulletin for Monday, March 15, 2010
www.csufresno.edu/univhigh

Thank you to the WASC parent volunteers!
A BIG THANK YOU to all the parents and student volunteers who attended our WASC day on Wednesday March 10th.
The information collected was very helpful and will go a long way towards helping us outline our school improvement efforts and complete our report!

CVR Are you interested in debating political issues with high school students from all over California? Do you want to make a difference and let your voice be heard? If so, attend the JSA Regional on Saturday, March 20th from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm at Fresno State.
The fee us only $5
It will be hosted by the University High School JSA Chapter.
See Mrs. Hill to sign up before Friday, March 19th.

Senior Grad Night Payments Due Soon Attention, seniors and their parents! The fees for this year's Grad Night event at Disneyland on June 10 are due to UHS by Wednesday, March 31. The total cost is $120, and this covers both the price of admission and the transportation. The fee should be paid via check made out to University High School, and all checks should be brought directly to Mr. Peter Johnson in Room 11.

Spring Break
Spring Break is coming soon!
Spring Break dates: March 29th thru April 2nd
The UHS Office will be closed for the week of Spring Break.
Enjoy!

ATTENTION ALL PARENTS!
The UHS School Board is looking for a "Community Board Member" (non-parent) to serve on the University High School Board of Directors starting with the 2010 school year.
The Board meets roughly once a month and additionally Board members would need to come to some of our special functions.
The ideal candidate would be someone that knows about UHS, has knowledge of Boards and brings a special skill or attribute to the Board.
If you know of folks who would be interested please send them our way, we need a letter of interest and resume from potential candidates before April 9th.

Wind Ensemble Invitational on March 19
Wind Ensemble members will be excused from their classes @ 1:00 on March 19th.
You are encouraged to attend the UHS presentation @ 2:30 in the CSU Fresno Concert Hall.
Dress for the event is the same as the UHS Winter Session Concert Attire.
A detailed parent information letter will be sent home with students.

STUCK FOR A BUCK! UHS Leo Club's "Stuck for a Buck" events will be held this Friday, March 12 and Monday, March 15 during lunch! Support cancer patients and donate $1.00 to duct tape your teachers entirely to Room 17. Mr. Mendelsohn will be taped on Friday, March 12, and Mr. Hagen will be taped on Monday, March 15. Join the fun, and help save lives!

Student Recognitions

Parent Notices

March Phoenix Alliance Meeting-Date Change
March Phoenix Alliance Meeting
Thursday, March 18, 2010
7:00 PM
Room 18

Parking code: 17120056-Parking code is valid in green or yellow parking lots.

Attention Sophomore Parents...California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Schedule
Your child, along with other students in public high schools throughout the state will participate in the upcoming test administration of the CAHSEE. UHS will administer the exam to your child on Tuesday, March 16th and Wednesday, March 17th at the school site during regular school hours. It is important that your child be present on both test days. Students should attend their History classes on these days.

Please make sure your child is aware of their testing room assignment. Please report to your testing room at 9:00 a.m. sharp. Students who test in Fresno State classrooms (with either Hagen or Jones) should meet their teachers in front of the main office at 8:55 a.m. and then they will walk together to the Peter's Business Building.

Schedule for Tuesday, March 16th
8-9 History 21
9-11:30 ELA Language Arts Session 1
11:30-1 Lunch
1-3 ELA Session 2

Schedule for Wednesday, March 17th
8-9 History 21
9-11 Mathematics Session 1
11-11:30 Class Activity
11:30-1 Lunch
1-3 Mathematics Seesion 2

Testing will be done in alphabetical groups as follows:

Akhavan-Carr in room 6 with Royce

Chamasanyan-Guglielmino in room 8 with D. Jones

Gunning-Kerner in room 9 with Downer

Koesnadi-Peterson in PB 191 with G. Jones/Hagen

Pilegard-Tirtajaya in PB 191 with G.Jones/Hagen

Toyloy-Zhang in LS 169 with Bergen

General Announcements

Internship Opportunity with Meg Whitman for Governor 2010 Campaign
Meg Whitman, former CEO of eBay Inc., is running as a Republican candidate for Governor of California in 2010 and the Whitman for Governor Campaign is offering internship opportunities throughout the academic year. The Campaign seeks dedicated and enthusiastic high school seniors for internships within their Political department.

The intern program provides students with a unique opportunity to be a part of the inner workings of a fully operational gubernatorial campaign. Although this is an unpaid position, interns will learn valuable lessons about how a campaign functions both strategically and operationally. Interns will also gain insight into the key issues in the race as well as political organizing and voter outreach, press relations, fundraising, and coalitions development.

Expectations: What they are looking for?
i. Political awareness and a firm commitment to Meg Whitman's vision to build A New California
ii. A willingness and enthusiasm to lend a hand to all facets of the campaign, wherever help is needed
iii. A strong work ethic and sense of initiative
iv. Solid written and oral communication skills
v. Basic computer skills; experience with Microsoft Excel and Word

If you are interested in applying, please contact Joan Silva at: jsilva@megwhitman.com or at 408-896-2931.
www.MegWhitman.com

Would you like to be a Peer Mentor? Are you looking for a way to get involved at UHS and help other students at the same time? If the answer is YES then consider becoming a Peer Mentor for the 2010-11 school year. You have to be a rising Junior or Senior to apply. See Mrs. Bird for an application and more details. Applications are due by Friday, March 26th (no exceptions).

Carleton Summer Science Institute (CSSI) Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota is holding a Summer program from July 18th to August 6th. Students will learn to think and write like scientists by engaging in classroom and hands-on research activities related to their interests. Their experience will culminate in a presentation at the CSSI Research Symposium held at the end of the program.

Student Eligibility: A student who is currently in 10th and 11th grade are eligible to apply to this program.

Costs: $ 2,995, does not include airfare
Scholarships are available.

Application Deadline: May 5, 2010

Scholarship Deadline: April 2, 2010

Visit carleton.edu/summer or Room 12 for the application.

Clubs

Student Activities

Community Opportunities

College Info

UC Davis Young Scholars Program The UC Davis Young Scholars Program is a summer residential research program designed to expose 40, high achieving high school sophomores and juniors to the world of original research in the natural sciences with emphases on the biological, environmental and agricultural sciences. Participants in the 2010 UCD-YSP will work one-on-one with research faculty and research groups in state of the art laboratories for six weeks. Each student will work on an individual project and prepare a journal quality paper and symposium presentation about their work. In addition to scientific research, the UCD-YSP strives to introduce participants to the climate and culture of living and working on a university campus. Staff make every effort to model the experiences that participants will have during their first years of college. For more information, please visit: http://ysp.ucdavis.edu

Applications are due by 03/31/2010

University of the Pacific Music Camp Pacific Music Camp offers a wide variety of ensembles, electives, and social activities for junior and senior high school musicians. Week-long camps run from July 27th through August 15th.

Register online and receive a $10 discount. http://go.pacific.edu/MusicCamp

Exploring Engineering at the University of Maryland E2 @ UMD is an opportunity to meet other young women interested in mathematics or science and to learn from female professors and students in the field. Throughout the week, learn about the various disciplines of engineering available to study at UMD.

For more information, please visit http://www.eng.umd.edu/summer. Applications will be reviewed on March 26, 2010.

Washington University's High School Summer Scholars Program This summer program is for rising juniors and seniors. It is a five week summer program on the college campus of Washington University in St. Louis. Students are given the opportunity to take up to seven units of college coursework for credit and participate in a variety of social outings. Visit summerscholars.wustl.edu for information and application materials.

Apprenticeship Program IEA's Apprenticeship Program nurtures the extraordinary potential of gifted high school students by providing them with challenging, hands-on learning experiences with mentors in various professions and opportunities to interact with intellectual peers for three to four weeks during the summer. This year's Apprenticeship Program features several sites in Southern California and San Francisco including the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Art Center College of Design, and the Los Angeles Superior Court.

Apprenticeship Program Dates
Los Angeles
3 week program: June 27-July 17
4 week program: June 27-July 24

Art Center College of Design (Industrial Design)
Avery Dennison Research Center (Laminate Materials)
California Institute of Technology (Scientific Computing)
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles (Pediatric Medical Research)
Los Angeles Superior Court (Law and Order)
National Science Foundation Center for the Science and Engineering of Materials at Caltech (Applied Physics, Materials Science, Solid State Ionics)

San Francisco
3 week program: June 20-July 10

Gensler (Architecture and Design)
University of California, San Francisco (Genetic Epidemiology)

During the program, Apprentices spend week days working with their mentors on pre-arranged projects, and at the end of the program they are required to present their work to fellow participants and other interested parties. Apprentices live on campus at a local college and IEA staff transport them to and from sites, supervise them, and provide enriching evening and weekend activities. Past program participants rave about their experiences and many have gone on to attend prestigious universities and major in the field of study they explored as an Apprentice.

Applications and additional information about the program are available on our website at http://www.educationaladvancement.org.

George Washington University Pre-College Program

High school students in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade are invited to participate in a summer pre-college experience that is academically engaging and life-changing. Learn from GW faculty and field experts, take advantage of the city (Washington D.C.), and make new friends from around the country and the world.

Requirements include:
-Application form
-350-word essay stating why you are interested in the course(s) you selected and what you hope to learn
-Academic transcript (including current year grades)
-One recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor
-$30 application fee

Session I Courses: July 7-16, 2010
Biomedical Engineering, Election Politics, Crime and Justice, Photojournalism: Media in Focus, Writing the City

Session II Courses: July 21-30, 2010
U.S. Foreign Policy, Going Green: Service and Policy, Theatre: Onstage and Off, Robotics, Women's Leadership

Deadline to apply is May 1st.
Visit precollege.gwu.edu for the application information and to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS) at Boston University
From June 27 to August 7, 2010 (6-week residential program) PROMYS will offer an intensive experience in creative mathematical exploration to approximately 65 ambitious high school students with an exceptionally strong interest in mathematics.

PROMYS has the following goals:

-To provide an environment for young people that will arouse their curiosity and encourage a deep personal involvement with the creative elements in mathematics.

-To foster interaction between the PROMYS community and the larger community of research mathematicians and scientists currently working in academia and industry.

-To encourage habits of thought that lead to scientific independence and creativity.

Cost of program is $ 2,700. Financial assistance is available.

Applications are available online at www.promys or by writing to Boston University, Mathematics Department PROMYS Program, 111 Cummington St., Boston, MA 02215.

Application deadline is May 30, 2010.

For more information please contact (617) 353-2563 or promys@bu.edu

Girls Summer Engineering Experience (CSUF) The Lyles College of Engineering is having a Girls Summer Engineering Experience. It is a one-week, non-residential program scheduled for July 12th to July 16th at CSU Fresno. The mission of the program is to educate young women/girls entering 10th, 11th and 12th grades on the benefits and varied aspects of a profession in engineering. All application materials (including one letter of recommendation) are due by May 28, 2010. See Mrs. Bird for an application.

UC Berkeley - Cal Day 2010 Cal Day, the annual open house at the University of California, Berkeley is the perfect time for newly admitted and prospective students to attend information sessions with faculty and staff in many fields. Join the popular guided tours of the campus, residence halls, libraries, and other sites.

Please visit calday.berkeley.edu for more information.
Cal Day is on Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 9am - 4pm.

Arts & Communication Pre-College Studio Programs - Emerson College Are you a high school student with a passion for creative writing, stage acting, musical theater performance, stage design, filmmaking, or television production? Is a summer academic program, where you can pursue your creative interests and develop your talents, on your list of things to do? Does an environment where you can explore, get feedback, work on projects or performances, and meet other creative students appeal to you? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, the five-week Arts & Communication Pre-College Studio Programs at Emerson College are just right for you!

Interested students can download an application at www.emerson.edu/ce.

Scholarship Info

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet. Their leadership and courage make them true heroesÑand inspirations to us all. Each year, the Barron Prize selects ten winners nationwide. Half of the winners have focused on helping their communities and fellow beings; half have focused on protecting the health and sustainability of the environment.The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes is available to students age 18 and younger who have organized and led a service activity that has clearly benefited other people. Your service activity must have been initiated and motivated primarily by you and cannot have been an assignment for school or work. Additionally, you must demonstrate a positive spirit and high moral purpose. The Barron Prize relies on thoughtful adults to identify and nominate children from the diverse communities in which they live. The Prize accepts nominations on an annual basis and distributes $2,500 awards every fall. To nominate a young person, the adult nominator must submit a fully-completed nomination packet and references form (received in the Prize office by April 30). For more information and to view the nomination form, go to www.barronprize.org Talk to your counselor if you would like to be nominated!

Scholarship Opportunities from the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Are you the child of a vineyard employee or the child of a wine grape grower OR are you interested in studying viticulture/enology? If your family owns a vineyard or is a vineyard employee, you may be eligible for one of 6 scholarships offered to graduating seniors by the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation. At least two scholarships offered provide $1,000 per year for four years at any UC or CSU campus and at least four scholarships offered provide $500 a year for two years at any California community college. Students may study the subject of their choice. For students interested in studying viticulture and/or enology, the Foundation is offering the Robert Miller Scholarship. This scholarship program is for students interested in attending Alan Hancock Community College of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. For more information and for applications and supporting materials, go to www.cwggt.org. The dealine is April 2, 2010. If you have any questions, call 800/241-1800.

American Iris Society Scholarship A $500 scholarship is available for students who are planning to pursue a career in horticulture, floriculture, or a closely related field. Applications may be obtained from Ms. Patterson and are due by April 2, 2010.

Cabrillo Clubs of California Scholarships - Seniors The Cabrillo Clubs of California are offering $500.00 scholarships to high school seniors of Portuguese heritage. To qualify: 1. student must be of Portuguese descent on father's or mother's side, be a US citizen or permanent resident 2. maintained a minimum of 3.50 grade point average in high school and be a graduating senior of a California high school 3. meet all requirements set down by an accredited university or college of the student's choice 4. participated in at least three extra-curricular activities while in high school 5. present three letters of recommendation Applications are available online at www.cabrillocivicclubs.org or come see the counselor interns in room 12. Applications must be postmarked by March 15, 2010.

Anthony Brucia Success Award The San Joaquin Section of CASCWA (California Association of Supervisors of Child Welfare & Attendance) provides scholarship awards to high school seniors attending schools in the San Joaquin region. This year, 8 scholarships are available. The award is intended for students who have made a turn-around in their lives. The kind of student the CASCWA wants to recognize and honor is a a student who may not have been a 4.0+ with a sterling academic record throughout high school. CASCWA is looking for a student who may have had to overcome lack of success early on due to a variety of reasons, including but not limited to personal or family problems. CASCWA wants to show their respect to those students who may have been burdened by "at risk" circumstances and/or may have "hit bottom" but are now putting things back together. Please visit the Counseling Interns (Room 12) for more information. Application must be postmarked no later than April 2, 2010.

SENIORS-Scholarship Opportunity
Fresno State Chapter of the Golden Key International Honor Society is offering a $200.00 scholarship to a UHS SENIOR.
Please submit a typed "personal statement" -Maximum of 500 words(one that could be used to apply to college" to the UHS Office by Monday, March 29 @ 5:00 PM.
The GK officers from the Fresno State Chapter will judge the essays.

Central Valley Foreign Language Scholarship The Central Valley Foreign Language Association will be awarding six scholarships to Seniors. Five winners will receive $500 and one winner will receive $1000. See Mrs. Bird for more details and for an application. Applications require one letter of recommendation (by Mrs. Downer) and are due by March 26th.

California Table Grape Workers Scholarship The California Table Grape Commission is accepting applications for scholarship funds offered by the state's fresh grape farmers. Three $16,000 scholarships are available to 2010 graduating seniors or high school graduates who plan to attend a four-year college or university in California.
Scholarship applications are available to download at the commission's website, www.grapesfromcalifornia.com or come see one of the counselor interns.
Contact Rachel Guy at 559-447-8350 or rachel@grapesfromcalifornia.com if you have any questions.
The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, March 19, 2010.

Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program Recognize and reward young volunteers who have helped make their communities a better place. Whether organizing a local food drive, helping a younger child learn to read or cleaning up a community park, every contribution makes a difference.

Please visit www.kohlskids.com to nominate a deserving kid age 6 to 18. Scholarship nominations will be accepted February 1st through March 15, 2010.

Central California Big Band Dance Society Scholarship The Central California Big Band Dance Society is again offering scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to several valley seniors who are enrolled in a music program and will be continuing their education in music at a college or university.

For an application, please come see the counselor interns in room 12. All applications must be postmarked by March 19, 2010.

Civil Service Employees Insurance Company's Scholarship To promote driver safety and awareness among young people, Civil Service Employees Insurance Company (CSE) will award up to two $1,000 and eight $500 scholarships, one each to a child of a full-time public employee, based on an essay discussing ways the teenage automobile accident rate can be reduced.

For eligibility, procedures, and application, please visit CSE's website at http://cseinsurance.com/scholarship.htm
The competition deadline to receive essays and applications is April 5, 2010.

Janet Miller
University High School
2355 E. Keats M/S UH 134
Fresno, CA 93740
Office-559-278-8264
Fax-559-278-0447

University High School Bulletin for Friday, March 12, 2010
www.csufresno.edu/univhigh

ONLY 15 TICKETS LEFT! Phoenix Alliance Spring Fundraiser
RSVP online or leave checks in the office for the final 15 tickets for the Spring Fundraiser!!
TICKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR!

Super Raffle at the Spring Fundraiser!
Super raffle tickets for $25.00 each will be available at open house or online at the "Rome Wasn't Built in a Day!" payment site.
This is a chance to win a $1,000.00 cash prize.
Regular raffle tickets will also be on sale at open house

Spring Break
Spring Break is coming soon!
Spring Break dates: March 29th thru April 2nd
The UHS Office will be closed for the week of Spring Break.
Enjoy!

Do we have your donation yet?
Any more donations for the auctions at our upcoming Fundraising Event on March 12th?
You can still turn them in to the main office or call Anna Marie Herrick @ 696-4014

You will not want to miss the event this Friday.
All items will be on display at the fundraising event.
Our school community support is really outstanding-come and see what we mean!

ATTENTION ALL PARENTS!
The UHS School Board is looking for a "Community Board Member" (non-parent) to serve on the University High School Board of Directors starting with the 2010 school year.
The Board meets roughly once a month and additionally Board members would need to come to some of our special functions.
The ideal candidate would be someone that knows about UHS, has knowledge of Boards and brings a special skill or attribute to the Board.
If you know of folks who would be interested please send them our way, we need a letter of interest and resume from potential candidates before April 9th.

Interested in Signing up for a practice SAT with Kaplan? Sign up for Saturday's practice test online at: www.kaptest.com/college

If you have any problem's please contact Kristin at the Fresno Kaplan office.

Wind Ensemble Invitational on March 19
Wind Ensemble members will be excused from their classes @ 1:00 on March 19th.
You are encouraged to attend the UHS presentation @ 2:30 in the CSU Fresno Concert Hall.
Dress for the event is the same as the UHS Winter Session Concert Attire.
A detailed parent information letter will be sent home with students.

Cats Participants
Everyone going on the Cats trip, please pick up your itinerary from Mr. Benslay. Please be in Parking lot D by 6:45, bus will be leaving at 7:00 am. See you there.

Senior Grad Night Payments Due Soon Attention, seniors and their parents! The fees for this year's Grad Night event at Disneyland on June 10 are due to UHS by Wednesday, March 31. The total cost is $120, and this covers both the price of admission and the transportation. The fee should be paid via check made out to University High School, and all checks should be brought directly to Mr. Peter Johnson in Room 11.

STUCK FOR A BUCK! UHS Leo Club's "Stuck for a Buck" events will be held this Friday, March 12 and Monday, March 15 during lunch! Support cancer patients and donate $1.00 to duct tape your teachers entirely to Room 17. Mr. Mendelsohn will be taped on Friday, March 12, and Mr. Hagen will be taped on Monday, March 15. Join the fun, and help save lives!

Student Recognitions

Parent Notices

March Phoenix Alliance Meeting-Date Change
March Phoenix Alliance Meeting
Thursday, March 18, 2010
7:00 PM
Room 18

Parking code: 17120056-Parking code is valid in green or yellow parking lots.

Attention Sophomore Parents...California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Schedule
Your child, along with other students in public high schools throughout the state will participate in the upcoming test administration of the CAHSEE. UHS will administer the exam to your child on Tuesday, March 16th and Wednesday, March 17th at the school site during regular school hours. It is important that your child be present on both test days. Students should attend their History classes on these days.

Please make sure your child is aware of their testing room assignment. Please report to your testing room at 9:00 a.m. sharp. Students who test in Fresno State classrooms (with either Hagen or Jones) should meet their teachers in front of the main office at 8:55 a.m. and then they will walk together to the Peter's Business Building.

Schedule for Tuesday, March 16th
8-9 History 21
9-11:30 ELA Language Arts Session 1
11:30-1 Lunch
1-3 ELA Session 2

Schedule for Wednesday, March 17th
8-9 History 21
9-11 Mathematics Session 1
11-11:30 Class Activity
11:30-1 Lunch
1-3 Mathematics Seesion 2

Testing will be done in alphabetical groups as follows:

Akhavan-Carr in room 6 with Royce

Chamasanyan-Guglielmino in room 8 with D. Jones

Gunning-Kerner in room 9 with Downer

Koesnadi-Peterson in PB 191 with G. Jones/Hagen

Pilegard-Tirtajaya in PB 191 with G.Jones/Hagen

Toyloy-Zhang in LS 169 with Bergen

General Announcements

Internship Opportunity with Meg Whitman for Governor 2010 Campaign
Meg Whitman, former CEO of eBay Inc., is running as a Republican candidate for Governor of California in 2010 and the Whitman for Governor Campaign is offering internship opportunities throughout the academic year. The Campaign seeks dedicated and enthusiastic high school seniors for internships within their Political department.

The intern program provides students with a unique opportunity to be a part of the inner workings of a fully operational gubernatorial campaign. Although this is an unpaid position, interns will learn valuable lessons about how a campaign functions both strategically and operationally. Interns will also gain insight into the key issues in the race as well as political organizing and voter outreach, press relations, fundraising, and coalitions development.

Expectations: What they are looking for?
i. Political awareness and a firm commitment to Meg Whitman's vision to build A New California
ii. A willingness and enthusiasm to lend a hand to all facets of the campaign, wherever help is needed
iii. A strong work ethic and sense of initiative
iv. Solid written and oral communication skills
v. Basic computer skills; experience with Microsoft Excel and Word

If you are interested in applying, please contact Joan Silva at: jsilva@megwhitman.com or at 408-896-2931.
www.MegWhitman.com

Help save a life! Support the Pennies for Patients Drive. Help save a life!! Between February 22 and March 12, the UHS Leo Club is holding a "Pennies for Patients" Fundraiser, with all proceeds supporting children suffering from leukemia & lymphatic cancer. The winning class, with the most money raised, wins a pizza party! Donate spare change in the following classrooms: Freshman- Mrs. Hill & Mrs. Phannaphob, Sophomores- Mrs. Bergen & Mrs. Downer, Juniors- Mr. Utheim & Dr. Torrance, Seniors- Mr. Johnson & Mr. Roberts. Also, help us "stick it to cancer" by donating $1.00 to duct tape Mr. Mendelsohn and Mr. Hagen (completely from head to toe) to a wall during lunch on Friday, March 12!

Would you like to be a Peer Mentor? Are you looking for a way to get involved at UHS and help other students at the same time? If the answer is YES then consider becoming a Peer Mentor for the 2010-11 school year. You have to be a rising Junior or Senior to apply. See Mrs. Bird for an application and more details. Applications are due by Friday, March 26th (no exceptions).

Clubs

JCL Students who are attending the Junior Classical League State Convention!!!-Please return your permission slips by Friday, March 12!! The remainder of the money is due by the end of this month. Checks should be made payable to UHS. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Downer.

Attention all Math Team Members Come by room 16 to pick up a permission slip for Bakersfield Math Field Day. Permission slips are due Thursday. MONEY IS DUE FOR T-SHIRTS! IF YOU ORDERED A SHIRT, I NEED YOUR MONEY ASAP!!!

Science Olympiad B Team Meeting There will be a Science Olympiad B team meeting in Dr. Gettman's room on Thursday, March 11th, to debrief the regional tournament (what went right, things to improve on, etc.) This will be the last meeting until after Norcal.

Student Activities

Community Opportunities

College Info

UC Davis Young Scholars Program The UC Davis Young Scholars Program is a summer residential research program designed to expose 40, high achieving high school sophomores and juniors to the world of original research in the natural sciences with emphases on the biological, environmental and agricultural sciences. Participants in the 2010 UCD-YSP will work one-on-one with research faculty and research groups in state of the art laboratories for six weeks. Each student will work on an individual project and prepare a journal quality paper and symposium presentation about their work. In addition to scientific research, the UCD-YSP strives to introduce participants to the climate and culture of living and working on a university campus. Staff make every effort to model the experiences that participants will have during their first years of college. For more information, please visit: http://ysp.ucdavis.edu

Applications are due by 03/31/2010

University of the Pacific Music Camp Pacific Music Camp offers a wide variety of ensembles, electives, and social activities for junior and senior high school musicians. Week-long camps run from July 27th through August 15th.

Register online and receive a $10 discount. http://go.pacific.edu/MusicCamp

Exploring Engineering at the University of Maryland E2 @ UMD is an opportunity to meet other young women interested in mathematics or science and to learn from female professors and students in the field. Throughout the week, learn about the various disciplines of engineering available to study at UMD.

For more information, please visit http://www.eng.umd.edu/summer. Applications will be reviewed on March 26, 2010.

Summer Science Program (SSP) What is SSP? A 6-week residential enrichment program in which students working in teams of 3, learn enough astrophysics, calculus, and programming to observe a near-earth asteroid and calculate its orbit from their own observations. Who? High school juniors, gifted in math & science, currently taking calculus or pre-calc Why? Accelerate students' intellectual and personal development Where? Two campuses: Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA and New Mexico Tech in Socorro, NM; How to apply? www.summerscience.org Deadline: Postmarked by Monday, March 15th

Washington University's High School Summer Scholars Program This summer program is for rising juniors and seniors. It is a five week summer program on the college campus of Washington University in St. Louis. Students are given the opportunity to take up to seven units of college coursework for credit and participate in a variety of social outings. Visit summerscholars.wustl.edu for information and application materials.

Apprenticeship Program IEA's Apprenticeship Program nurtures the extraordinary potential of gifted high school students by providing them with challenging, hands-on learning experiences with mentors in various professions and opportunities to interact with intellectual peers for three to four weeks during the summer. This year's Apprenticeship Program features several sites in Southern California and San Francisco including the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Art Center College of Design, and the Los Angeles Superior Court.

Apprenticeship Program Dates
Los Angeles
3 week program: June 27-July 17
4 week program: June 27-July 24

Art Center College of Design (Industrial Design)
Avery Dennison Research Center (Laminate Materials)
California Institute of Technology (Scientific Computing)
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles (Pediatric Medical Research)
Los Angeles Superior Court (Law and Order)
National Science Foundation Center for the Science and Engineering of Materials at Caltech (Applied Physics, Materials Science, Solid State Ionics)

San Francisco
3 week program: June 20-July 10

Gensler (Architecture and Design)
University of California, San Francisco (Genetic Epidemiology)

During the program, Apprentices spend week days working with their mentors on pre-arranged projects, and at the end of the program they are required to present their work to fellow participants and other interested parties. Apprentices live on campus at a local college and IEA staff transport them to and from sites, supervise them, and provide enriching evening and weekend activities. Past program participants rave about their experiences and many have gone on to attend prestigious universities and major in the field of study they explored as an Apprentice.

Applications and additional information about the program are available on our website at http://www.educationaladvancement.org.

George Washington University Pre-College Program

High school students in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade are invited to participate in a summer pre-college experience that is academically engaging and life-changing. Learn from GW faculty and field experts, take advantage of the city (Washington D.C.), and make new friends from around the country and the world.

Requirements include:
-Application form
-350-word essay stating why you are interested in the course(s) you selected and what you hope to learn
-Academic transcript (including current year grades)
-One recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor
-$30 application fee

Session I Courses: July 7-16, 2010
Biomedical Engineering, Election Politics, Crime and Justice, Photojournalism: Media in Focus, Writing the City

Session II Courses: July 21-30, 2010
U.S. Foreign Policy, Going Green: Service and Policy, Theatre: Onstage and Off, Robotics, Women's Leadership

Deadline to apply is May 1st.
Visit precollege.gwu.edu for the application information and to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS) at Boston University
From June 27 to August 7, 2010 (6-week residential program) PROMYS will offer an intensive experience in creative mathematical exploration to approximately 65 ambitious high school students with an exceptionally strong interest in mathematics.

PROMYS has the following goals:

-To provide an environment for young people that will arouse their curiosity and encourage a deep personal involvement with the creative elements in mathematics.

-To foster interaction between the PROMYS community and the larger community of research mathematicians and scientists currently working in academia and industry.

-To encourage habits of thought that lead to scientific independence and creativity.

Cost of program is $ 2,700. Financial assistance is available.

Applications are available online at www.promys or by writing to Boston University, Mathematics Department PROMYS Program, 111 Cummington St., Boston, MA 02215.

Application deadline is May 30, 2010.

For more information please contact (617) 353-2563 or promys@bu.edu

UC Berkeley - Cal Day 2010 Cal Day, the annual open house at the University of California, Berkeley is the perfect time for newly admitted and prospective students to attend information sessions with faculty and staff in many fields. Join the popular guided tours of the campus, residence halls, libraries, and other sites.

Please visit calday.berkeley.edu for more information.
Cal Day is on Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 9am - 4pm.

Arts & Communication Pre-College Studio Programs - Emerson College Are you a high school student with a passion for creative writing, stage acting, musical theater performance, stage design, filmmaking, or television production? Is a summer academic program, where you can pursue your creative interests and develop your talents, on your list of things to do? Does an environment where you can explore, get feedback, work on projects or performances, and meet other creative students appeal to you? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, the five-week Arts & Communication Pre-College Studio Programs at Emerson College are just right for you!

Interested students can download an application at www.emerson.edu/ce.

Scholarship Info

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet. Their leadership and courage make them true heroesÑand inspirations to us all. Each year, the Barron Prize selects ten winners nationwide. Half of the winners have focused on helping their communities and fellow beings; half have focused on protecting the health and sustainability of the environment.The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes is available to students age 18 and younger who have organized and led a service activity that has clearly benefited other people. Your service activity must have been initiated and motivated primarily by you and cannot have been an assignment for school or work. Additionally, you must demonstrate a positive spirit and high moral purpose. The Barron Prize relies on thoughtful adults to identify and nominate children from the diverse communities in which they live. The Prize accepts nominations on an annual basis and distributes $2,500 awards every fall. To nominate a young person, the adult nominator must submit a fully-completed nomination packet and references form (received in the Prize office by April 30). For more information and to view the nomination form, go to www.barronprize.org Talk to your counselor if you would like to be nominated!

Scholarship Opportunities from the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Are you the child of a vineyard employee or the child of a wine grape grower OR are you interested in studying viticulture/enology? If your family owns a vineyard or is a vineyard employee, you may be eligible for one of 6 scholarships offered to graduating seniors by the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation. At least two scholarships offered provide $1,000 per year for four years at any UC or CSU campus and at least four scholarships offered provide $500 a year for two years at any California community college. Students may study the subject of their choice. For students interested in studying viticulture and/or enology, the Foundation is offering the Robert Miller Scholarship. This scholarship program is for students interested in attending Alan Hancock Community College of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. For more information and for applications and supporting materials, go to www.cwggt.org. The dealine is April 2, 2010. If you have any questions, call 800/241-1800.

American Iris Society Scholarship A $500 scholarship is available for students who are planning to pursue a career in horticulture, floriculture, or a closely related field. Applications may be obtained from Ms. Patterson and are due by April 2, 2010.

Cabrillo Clubs of California Scholarships - Seniors The Cabrillo Clubs of California are offering $500.00 scholarships to high school seniors of Portuguese heritage. To qualify: 1. student must be of Portuguese descent on father's or mother's side, be a US citizen or permanent resident 2. maintained a minimum of 3.50 grade point average in high school and be a graduating senior of a California high school 3. meet all requirements set down by an accredited university or college of the student's choice 4. participated in at least three extra-curricular activities while in high school 5. present three letters of recommendation Applications are available online at www.cabrillocivicclubs.org or come see the counselor interns in room 12. Applications must be postmarked by March 15, 2010.

Anthony Brucia Success Award The San Joaquin Section of CASCWA (California Association of Supervisors of Child Welfare & Attendance) provides scholarship awards to high school seniors attending schools in the San Joaquin region. This year, 8 scholarships are available. The award is intended for students who have made a turn-around in their lives. The kind of student the CASCWA wants to recognize and honor is a a student who may not have been a 4.0+ with a sterling academic record throughout high school. CASCWA is looking for a student who may have had to overcome lack of success early on due to a variety of reasons, including but not limited to personal or family problems. CASCWA wants to show their respect to those students who may have been burdened by "at risk" circumstances and/or may have "hit bottom" but are now putting things back together. Please visit the Counseling Interns (Room 12) for more information. Application must be postmarked no later than April 2, 2010.

SENIORS-Scholarship Opportunity
Fresno State Chapter of the Golden Key International Honor Society is offering a $200.00 scholarship to a UHS SENIOR.
Please submit a typed "personal statement" -Maximum of 500 words(one that could be used to apply to college" to the UHS Office by Monday, March 29 @ 5:00 PM.
The GK officers from the Fresno State Chapter will judge the essays.

Central Valley Foreign Language Scholarship The Central Valley Foreign Language Association will be awarding six scholarships to Seniors. Five winners will receive $500 and one winner will receive $1000. See Mrs. Bird for more details and for an application. Applications require one letter of recommendation (by Mrs. Downer) and are due by March 26th.

California Table Grape Workers Scholarship The California Table Grape Commission is accepting applications for scholarship funds offered by the state's fresh grape farmers. Three $16,000 scholarships are available to 2010 graduating seniors or high school graduates who plan to attend a four-year college or university in California.
Scholarship applications are available to download at the commission's website, www.grapesfromcalifornia.com or come see one of the counselor interns.
Contact Rachel Guy at 559-447-8350 or rachel@grapesfromcalifornia.com if you have any questions.
The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, March 19, 2010.

Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program Recognize and reward young volunteers who have helped make their communities a better place. Whether organizing a local food drive, helping a younger child learn to read or cleaning up a community park, every contribution makes a difference.

Please visit www.kohlskids.com to nominate a deserving kid age 6 to 18. Scholarship nominations will be accepted February 1st through March 15, 2010.

Central California Big Band Dance Society Scholarship The Central California Big Band Dance Society is again offering scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to several valley seniors who are enrolled in a music program and will be continuing their education in music at a college or university.

For an application, please come see the counselor interns in room 12. All applications must be postmarked by March 19, 2010.

Civil Service Employees Insurance Company's Scholarship To promote driver safety and awareness among young people, Civil Service Employees Insurance Company (CSE) will award up to two $1,000 and eight $500 scholarships, one each to a child of a full-time public employee, based on an essay discussing ways the teenage automobile accident rate can be reduced.

For eligibility, procedures, and application, please visit CSE's website at http://cseinsurance.com/scholarship.htm
The competition deadline to receive essays and applications is April 5, 2010.

Janet Miller
University High School
2355 E. Keats M/S UH 134
Fresno, CA 93740
Office-559-278-8264
Fax-559-278-0447

University High School Bulletin for Thursday, March 11, 2010
www.csufresno.edu/univhigh

ONLY 15 TICKETS LEFT! Phoenix Alliance Spring Fundraiser
RSVP online or leave checks in the office for the final 15 tickets for the Spring Fundraiser!!
TICKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR!

Super Raffle at the Spring Fundraiser!
Super raffle tickets for $25.00 each will be available at open house or online at the "Rome Wasn't Built in a Day!" payment site.
This is a chance to win a $1,000.00 cash prize.
Regular raffle tickets will also be on sale at open house

Would you like to be a Peer Mentor? Are you looking for a way to get involved at UHS and help other students at the same time? If the answer is YES then consider becoming a Peer Mentor for the 2010-11 school year. You have to be a rising Junior or Senior to apply. See Mrs. Bird for an application and more details. Applications are due by Friday, March 26th (no exceptions).

March Phoenix Alliance Meeting-Date Change
March Phoenix Alliance Meeting
Thursday, March 18, 2010
7:00 PM
Room 18

Parking code: 17120056-Parking code is valid in green or yellow parking lots.

Spring Break
Spring Break is coming soon!
Spring Break dates: March 29th thru April 2nd
The UHS Office will be closed for the week of Spring Break.
Enjoy!

Do we have your donation yet?
Any more donations for the auctions at our upcoming Fundraising Event on March 12th?
You can still turn them in to the main office or call Anna Marie Herrick @ 696-4014

You will not want to miss the event this Friday.
Come by and check out the fabulous items on display at the fundraising event.
Our school community support is really outstanding-come and see what we mean!

ATTENTION ALL PARENTS!
The UHS School Board is looking for a "Community Board Member" (non-parent) to serve on the University High School Board of Directors starting with the 2010 school year.
The Board meets roughly once a month and additionally Board members would need to come to some of our special functions.
The ideal candidate would be someone that knows about UHS, has knowledge of Boards and brings a special skill or attribute to the Board.
If you know of folks who would be interested please send them our way, we need a letter of interest and resume from potential candidates before April 9th.

Wind Ensemble Invitational on March 19
Wind Ensemble members will be excused from their classes @ 1:00 on March 19th.
You are encouraged to attend the UHS presentation @ 2:30 in the CSU Fresno Concert Hall.
Dress for the event is the same as the UHS Winter Session Concert Attire.
A detailed parent information letter will be sent home with students.

Cats Participants
Everyone going on the Cats trip, please pick up your itinerary from Mr. Benslay. Please be in Parking lot D by 6:45, bus will be leaving at 7:00 am. See you there.

Senior Grad Night Payments Due Soon Attention, seniors and their parents! The fees for this year's Grad Night event at Disneyland on June 10 are due to UHS by Wednesday, March 31. The total cost is $120, and this covers both the price of admission and the transportation. The fee should be paid via check made out to University High School, and all checks should be brought directly to Mr. Peter Johnson in Room 11.

Student Recognitions

Parent Notices

Attention Sophomore Parents...California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Schedule
Your child, along with other students in public high schools throughout the state will participate in the upcoming test administration of the CAHSEE. UHS will administer the exam to your child on Tuesday, March 16th and Wednesday, March 17th at the school site during regular school hours. It is important that your child be present on both test days. Students should attend their History classes on these days.

Please make sure your child is aware of their testing room assignment. Please report to your testing room at 9:00 a.m. sharp. Students who test in Fresno State classrooms (with either Hagen or Jones) should meet their teachers in front of the main office at 8:55 a.m. and then they will walk together to the Peter's Business Building.

Schedule for Tuesday, March 16th
8-9 History 21
9-11:30 ELA Language Arts Session 1
11:30-1 Lunch
1-3 ELA Session 2

Schedule for Wednesday, March 17th
8-9 History 21
9-11 Mathematics Session 1
11-11:30 Class Activity
11:30-1 Lunch
1-3 Mathematics Seesion 2

Testing will be done in alphabetical groups as follows:

Akhavan-Carr in room 6 with Royce

Chamasanyan-Guglielmino in room 8 with D. Jones

Gunning-Kerner in room 9 with Downer

Koesnadi-Peterson in PB 191 with G. Jones

Pilegard-Tirtajaya in PB 192 with Hagen

Toyloy-Zhang in LS 169 with Bergen

General Announcements

Internship Opportunity with Meg Whitman for Governor 2010 Campaign
Meg Whitman, former CEO of eBay Inc., is running as a Republican candidate for Governor of California in 2010 and the Whitman for Governor Campaign is offering internship opportunities throughout the academic year. The Campaign seeks dedicated and enthusiastic high school seniors for internships within their Political department.

The intern program provides students with a unique opportunity to be a part of the inner workings of a fully operational gubernatorial campaign. Although this is an unpaid position, interns will learn valuable lessons about how a campaign functions both strategically and operationally. Interns will also gain insight into the key issues in the race as well as political organizing and voter outreach, press relations, fundraising, and coalitions development.

Expectations: What they are looking for?
i. Political awareness and a firm commitment to Meg Whitman's vision to build A New California
ii. A willingness and enthusiasm to lend a hand to all facets of the campaign, wherever help is needed
iii. A strong work ethic and sense of initiative
iv. Solid written and oral communication skills
v. Basic computer skills; experience with Microsoft Excel and Word

If you are interested in applying, please contact Joan Silva at: jsilva@megwhitman.com or at 408-896-2931.
www.MegWhitman.com

Help save a life! Support the Pennies for Patients Drive. Help save a life!! Between February 22 and March 12, the UHS Leo Club is holding a "Pennies for Patients" Fundraiser, with all proceeds supporting children suffering from leukemia & lymphatic cancer. The winning class, with the most money raised, wins a pizza party! Donate spare change in the following classrooms: Freshman- Mrs. Hill & Mrs. Phannaphob, Sophomores- Mrs. Bergen & Mrs. Downer, Juniors- Mr. Utheim & Dr. Torrance, Seniors- Mr. Johnson & Mr. Roberts. Also, help us "stick it to cancer" by donating $1.00 to duct tape Mr. Mendelsohn and Mr. Hagen (completely from head to toe) to a wall during lunch on Friday, March 12!

Clubs

JCL Students who are attending the Junior Classical League State Convention!!!-Please return your permission slips by Friday, March 12!! The remainder of the money is due by the end of this month. Checks should be made payable to UHS. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Downer.

Attention all Math Team Members Come by room 16 to pick up a permission slip for Bakersfield Math Field Day. Permission slips are due Thursday. MONEY IS DUE FOR T-SHIRTS! IF YOU ORDERED A SHIRT, I NEED YOUR MONEY ASAP!!!

Science Olympiad B Team Meeting There will be a Science Olympiad B team meeting in Dr. Gettman's room on Thursday, March 11th, to debrief the regional tournament (what went right, things to improve on, etc.) This will be the last meeting until after Norcal.

Student Activities

Community Opportunities

College Info

UC Davis Young Scholars Program The UC Davis Young Scholars Program is a summer residential research program designed to expose 40, high achieving high school sophomores and juniors to the world of original research in the natural sciences with emphases on the biological, environmental and agricultural sciences. Participants in the 2010 UCD-YSP will work one-on-one with research faculty and research groups in state of the art laboratories for six weeks. Each student will work on an individual project and prepare a journal quality paper and symposium presentation about their work. In addition to scientific research, the UCD-YSP strives to introduce participants to the climate and culture of living and working on a university campus. Staff make every effort to model the experiences that participants will have during their first years of college. For more information, please visit: http://ysp.ucdavis.edu

Applications are due by 03/31/2010

University of the Pacific Music Camp Pacific Music Camp offers a wide variety of ensembles, electives, and social activities for junior and senior high school musicians. Week-long camps run from July 27th through August 15th.

Register online and receive a $10 discount. http://go.pacific.edu/MusicCamp

Exploring Engineering at the University of Maryland E2 @ UMD is an opportunity to meet other young women interested in mathematics or science and to learn from female professors and students in the field. Throughout the week, learn about the various disciplines of engineering available to study at UMD.

For more information, please visit http://www.eng.umd.edu/summer. Applications will be reviewed on March 26, 2010.

Summer Science Program (SSP) What is SSP? A 6-week residential enrichment program in which students working in teams of 3, learn enough astrophysics, calculus, and programming to observe a near-earth asteroid and calculate its orbit from their own observations. Who? High school juniors, gifted in math & science, currently taking calculus or pre-calc Why? Accelerate students' intellectual and personal development Where? Two campuses: Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA and New Mexico Tech in Socorro, NM; How to apply? www.summerscience.org Deadline: Postmarked by Monday, March 15th

Washington University's High School Summer Scholars Program This summer program is for rising juniors and seniors. It is a five week summer program on the college campus of Washington University in St. Louis. Students are given the opportunity to take up to seven units of college coursework for credit and participate in a variety of social outings. Visit summerscholars.wustl.edu for information and application materials.

Apprenticeship Program IEA's Apprenticeship Program nurtures the extraordinary potential of gifted high school students by providing them with challenging, hands-on learning experiences with mentors in various professions and opportunities to interact with intellectual peers for three to four weeks during the summer. This year's Apprenticeship Program features several sites in Southern California and San Francisco including the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Art Center College of Design, and the Los Angeles Superior Court.

Apprenticeship Program Dates
Los Angeles
3 week program: June 27-July 17
4 week program: June 27-July 24

Art Center College of Design (Industrial Design)
Avery Dennison Research Center (Laminate Materials)
California Institute of Technology (Scientific Computing)
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles (Pediatric Medical Research)
Los Angeles Superior Court (Law and Order)
National Science Foundation Center for the Science and Engineering of Materials at Caltech (Applied Physics, Materials Science, Solid State Ionics)

San Francisco
3 week program: June 20-July 10

Gensler (Architecture and Design)
University of California, San Francisco (Genetic Epidemiology)

During the program, Apprentices spend week days working with their mentors on pre-arranged projects, and at the end of the program they are required to present their work to fellow participants and other interested parties. Apprentices live on campus at a local college and IEA staff transport them to and from sites, supervise them, and provide enriching evening and weekend activities. Past program participants rave about their experiences and many have gone on to attend prestigious universities and major in the field of study they explored as an Apprentice.

Applications and additional information about the program are available on our website at http://www.educationaladvancement.org.

George Washington University Pre-College Program

High school students in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade are invited to participate in a summer pre-college experience that is academically engaging and life-changing. Learn from GW faculty and field experts, take advantage of the city (Washington D.C.), and make new friends from around the country and the world.

Requirements include:
-Application form
-350-word essay stating why you are interested in the course(s) you selected and what you hope to learn
-Academic transcript (including current year grades)
-One recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor
-$30 application fee

Session I Courses: July 7-16, 2010
Biomedical Engineering, Election Politics, Crime and Justice, Photojournalism: Media in Focus, Writing the City

Session II Courses: July 21-30, 2010
U.S. Foreign Policy, Going Green: Service and Policy, Theatre: Onstage and Off, Robotics, Women's Leadership

Deadline to apply is May 1st.
Visit precollege.gwu.edu for the application information and to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS) at Boston University
From June 27 to August 7, 2010 (6-week residential program) PROMYS will offer an intensive experience in creative mathematical exploration to approximately 65 ambitious high school students with an exceptionally strong interest in mathematics.

PROMYS has the following goals:

-To provide an environment for young people that will arouse their curiosity and encourage a deep personal involvement with the creative elements in mathematics.

-To foster interaction between the PROMYS community and the larger community of research mathematicians and scientists currently working in academia and industry.

-To encourage habits of thought that lead to scientific independence and creativity.

Cost of program is $ 2,700. Financial assistance is available.

Applications are available online at www.promys or by writing to Boston University, Mathematics Department PROMYS Program, 111 Cummington St., Boston, MA 02215.

Application deadline is May 30, 2010.

For more information please contact (617) 353-2563 or promys@bu.edu

UC Berkeley - Cal Day 2010 Cal Day, the annual open house at the University of California, Berkeley is the perfect time for newly admitted and prospective students to attend information sessions with faculty and staff in many fields. Join the popular guided tours of the campus, residence halls, libraries, and other sites.

Please visit calday.berkeley.edu for more information.
Cal Day is on Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 9am - 4pm.

Arts & Communication Pre-College Studio Programs - Emerson College Are you a high school student with a passion for creative writing, stage acting, musical theater performance, stage design, filmmaking, or television production? Is a summer academic program, where you can pursue your creative interests and develop your talents, on your list of things to do? Does an environment where you can explore, get feedback, work on projects or performances, and meet other creative students appeal to you? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, the five-week Arts & Communication Pre-College Studio Programs at Emerson College are just right for you!

Interested students can download an application at www.emerson.edu/ce.

Scholarship Info

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet. Their leadership and courage make them true heroesÑand inspirations to us all. Each year, the Barron Prize selects ten winners nationwide. Half of the winners have focused on helping their communities and fellow beings; half have focused on protecting the health and sustainability of the environment.The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes is available to students age 18 and younger who have organized and led a service activity that has clearly benefited other people. Your service activity must have been initiated and motivated primarily by you and cannot have been an assignment for school or work. Additionally, you must demonstrate a positive spirit and high moral purpose. The Barron Prize relies on thoughtful adults to identify and nominate children from the diverse communities in which they live. The Prize accepts nominations on an annual basis and distributes $2,500 awards every fall. To nominate a young person, the adult nominator must submit a fully-completed nomination packet and references form (received in the Prize office by April 30). For more information and to view the nomination form, go to www.barronprize.org Talk to your counselor if you would like to be nominated!

Scholarship Opportunities from the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Are you the child of a vineyard employee or the child of a wine grape grower OR are you interested in studying viticulture/enology? If your family owns a vineyard or is a vineyard employee, you may be eligible for one of 6 scholarships offered to graduating seniors by the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation. At least two scholarships offered provide $1,000 per year for four years at any UC or CSU campus and at least four scholarships offered provide $500 a year for two years at any California community college. Students may study the subject of their choice. For students interested in studying viticulture and/or enology, the Foundation is offering the Robert Miller Scholarship. This scholarship program is for students interested in attending Alan Hancock Community College of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. For more information and for applications and supporting materials, go to www.cwggt.org. The dealine is April 2, 2010. If you have any questions, call 800/241-1800.

American Iris Society Scholarship A $500 scholarship is available for students who are planning to pursue a career in horticulture, floriculture, or a closely related field. Applications may be obtained from Ms. Patterson and are due by April 2, 2010.

Cabrillo Clubs of California Scholarships - Seniors The Cabrillo Clubs of California are offering $500.00 scholarships to high school seniors of Portuguese heritage. To qualify: 1. student must be of Portuguese descent on father's or mother's side, be a US citizen or permanent resident 2. maintained a minimum of 3.50 grade point average in high school and be a graduating senior of a California high school 3. meet all requirements set down by an accredited university or college of the student's choice 4. participated in at least three extra-curricular activities while in high school 5. present three letters of recommendation Applications are available online at www.cabrillocivicclubs.org or come see the counselor interns in room 12. Applications must be postmarked by March 15, 2010.

Anthony Brucia Success Award The San Joaquin Section of CASCWA (California Association of Supervisors of Child Welfare & Attendance) provides scholarship awards to high school seniors attending schools in the San Joaquin region. This year, 8 scholarships are available. The award is intended for students who have made a turn-around in their lives. The kind of student the CASCWA wants to recognize and honor is a a student who may not have been a 4.0+ with a sterling academic record throughout high school. CASCWA is looking for a student who may have had to overcome lack of success early on due to a variety of reasons, including but not limited to personal or family problems. CASCWA wants to show their respect to those students who may have been burdened by "at risk" circumstances and/or may have "hit bottom" but are now putting things back together. Please visit the Counseling Interns (Room 12) for more information. Application must be postmarked no later than April 2, 2010.

SENIORS-Scholarship Opportunity
Fresno State Chapter of the Golden Key International Honor Society is offering a $200.00 scholarship to a UHS SENIOR.
Please submit a typed "personal statement" -Maximum of 500 words(one that could be used to apply to college" to the UHS Office by Monday, March 29 @ 5:00 PM.
The GK officers from the Fresno State Chapter will judge the essays.

Central Valley Foreign Language Scholarship The Central Valley Foreign Language Association will be awarding six scholarships to Seniors. Five winners will receive $500 and one winner will receive $1000. See Mrs. Bird for more details and for an application. Applications require one letter of recommendation (by Mrs. Downer) and are due by March 26th.

California Table Grape Workers Scholarship The California Table Grape Commission is accepting applications for scholarship funds offered by the state's fresh grape farmers. Three $16,000 scholarships are available to 2010 graduating seniors or high school graduates who plan to attend a four-year college or university in California.
Scholarship applications are available to download at the commission's website, www.grapesfromcalifornia.com or come see one of the counselor interns.
Contact Rachel Guy at 559-447-8350 or rachel@grapesfromcalifornia.com if you have any questions.
The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, March 19, 2010.

Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program Recognize and reward young volunteers who have helped make their communities a better place. Whether organizing a local food drive, helping a younger child learn to read or cleaning up a community park, every contribution makes a difference.

Please visit www.kohlskids.com to nominate a deserving kid age 6 to 18. Scholarship nominations will be accepted February 1st through March 15, 2010.

Central California Big Band Dance Society Scholarship The Central California Big Band Dance Society is again offering scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to several valley seniors who are enrolled in a music program and will be continuing their education in music at a college or university.

For an application, please come see the counselor interns in room 12. All applications must be postmarked by March 19, 2010.

Civil Service Employees Insurance Company's Scholarship To promote driver safety and awareness among young people, Civil Service Employees Insurance Company (CSE) will award up to two $1,000 and eight $500 scholarships, one each to a child of a full-time public employee, based on an essay discussing ways the teenage automobile accident rate can be reduced.

For eligibility, procedures, and application, please visit CSE's website at http://cseinsurance.com/scholarship.htm
The competition deadline to receive essays and applications is April 5, 2010.

Janet Miller
University High School
2355 E. Keats M/S UH 134
Fresno, CA 93740
Office-559-278-8264
Fax-559-278-0447

University High School Bulletin for Wednesday, March 10, 2010
www.csufresno.edu/univhigh

Early Release Day TOMORROW-Wednesday, March 10th
Students will be dismissed at 12:20 on Wednesday, March 10th.
Schedule for the day:
Period 1: 8:20-8:55
Period 2: 9:00-9:35
Period 3: 9:40-10:15
Morning Break: 10:15-10:25
Period 4: 10:25-11:00
Period 6: 11:05-11:40
Period 7: 11:45-12:20

Phoenix Alliance invites you to the Spring Fundraiser!
Phoenix Alliance invites you to the Spring Fundraiser!
Rome Wasn't Built in a Day!
Friday, March 12, 5:30 - 11:00
Golden Palace at Clinton and Hwy. 99 (the old Roller Towne)

Only 20 seats are left for the dinner and auction;
last Saturday we had to give our caterers a final headcount and padded it by 20.
If you haven't already made your reservations, do so right away online through the UHS website or drop off your RSVP and check in the office.

To go toga or to go casual, that is the question!
Some of us will go toga inspired, others - Marcus Flavius Bushmanicus (Dr. Bushman to you)-will be in toga!

Hope to see you all at the party

Super Raffle at the Spring Fundraiser!
Super raffle tickets for $25.00 each will be available at open house or online at the "Rome Wasn't Built in a Day!" payment site.
This is a chance to win a $1,000.00 cash prize.
Regular raffle tickets will also be on sale at open house

Would you like to be a Peer Mentor? Are you looking for a way to get involved at UHS and help other students at the same time? If the answer is YES then consider becoming a Peer Mentor for the 2010-11 school year. You have to be a rising Junior or Senior to apply. See Mrs. Bird for an application and more details. Applications are due by Friday, March 26th (no exceptions).

March Phoenix Alliance Meeting-Date Change
March Phoenix Alliance Meeting
Thursday, March 18, 2010
7:00 PM
Room 18

Parking code: 17120056-Parking code is valid in green or yellow parking lots.

Spring Break
Spring Break is coming soon!
Spring Break dates: March 29th thru April 2nd
The UHS Office will be closed for the week of Spring Break.
Enjoy!

Do we have your donation yet?
Any more donations for the auctions at our upcoming Fundraising Event on March 12th?
You can still turn them in to the main office or call Anna Marie Herrick @ 696-4014

You will not want to miss the event this Friday.
Come by and check out the fabulous items on display at the fundraising event.
Our school community support is really outstanding-come and see what we mean!

ATTENTION ALL PARENTS!
The UHS School Board is looking for a "Community Board Member" (non-parent) to serve on the University High School Board of Directors starting with the 2010 school year.
The Board meets roughly once a month and additionally Board members would need to come to some of our special functions.
The ideal candidate would be someone that knows about UHS, has knowledge of Boards and brings a special skill or attribute to the Board.
If you know of folks who would be interested please send them our way, we need a letter of interest and resume from potential candidates before April 9th.

Senior Grad Night Payments Due Soon Attention, seniors and their parents! The fees for this year's Grad Night event at Disneyland on June 10 are due to UHS by Wednesday, March 31. The total cost is $120, and this covers both the price of admission and the transportation. The fee should be paid via check made out to University High School, and all checks should be brought directly to Mr. Peter Johnson in Room 11.

National Latin Exam The Latin Department would like to give a big THANK YOU to Mrs. Bird and her interns for all their hard work in organizing the National Latin Exam. Our thanks also go out to the Freshmen and Sophomore teachers for proctoring this exam during 8th period. Lastly, thanks go to Dr. Torrance for proctoring Mrs. Phannaphob's classroom for the exam. This test couldn't be given unless we had so much help.

Student Recognitions

Science Olympiad Competition Congratulations to the three Science Olympiad teams on their work at the regional competition Saturday! We were up against 19 high school teams from 11 area schools. This is the largest number of HS teams we've competed against.
Team A earned ten 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals, and took 2nd overall.
Team B earned seven 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals, and took 5th overall.
Team C earned three 2nd and 3rd place medals, and took 7th overall.
Overall, our students took home 40 honors in 1st-6th place.
Team A will be going on to the NorCal Science Olympiad competition on April 17 along with Buchanan A (1st) and Clovis West (3rd).

Parent Notices

Attention Sophomore Parents...California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Schedule
Your child, along with other students in public high schools throughout the state will participate in the upcoming test administration of the CAHSEE. UHS will administer the exam to your child on Tuesday, March 16th and Wednesday, March 17th at the school site during regular school hours. It is important that your child be present on both test days. Students should attend their History classes on these days.

Please make sure your child is aware of their testing room assignment. Please report to your testing room at 9:00 a.m. sharp. Students who test in Fresno State classrooms (with either Hagen or Jones) should meet their teachers in front of the main office at 8:55 a.m. and then they will walk together to the Peter's Business Building.

Testing will be done in alphabetical groups as follows:

Akhavan-Carr in room 6 with Royce

Chamasanyan-Guglielmino in room 8 with D. Jones

Gunning-Kerner in room 9 with Downer

Koesnadi-Peterson in PB 191 with G. Jones

Pilegard-Tirtajaya in PB 192 with Hagen

Toyloy-Zhang in LS 169 with Bergen

General Announcements

Internship Opportunity with Meg Whitman for Governor 2010 Campaign
Meg Whitman, former CEO of eBay Inc., is running as a Republican candidate for Governor of California in 2010 and the Whitman for Governor Campaign is offering internship opportunities throughout the academic year. The Campaign seeks dedicated and enthusiastic high school seniors for internships within their Political department.

The intern program provides students with a unique opportunity to be a part of the inner workings of a fully operational gubernatorial campaign. Although this is an unpaid position, interns will learn valuable lessons about how a campaign functions both strategically and operationally. Interns will also gain insight into the key issues in the race as well as political organizing and voter outreach, press relations, fundraising, and coalitions development.

Expectations: What they are looking for?
i. Political awareness and a firm commitment to Meg Whitman's vision to build A New California
ii. A willingness and enthusiasm to lend a hand to all facets of the campaign, wherever help is needed
iii. A strong work ethic and sense of initiative
iv. Solid written and oral communication skills
v. Basic computer skills; experience with Microsoft Excel and Word

If you are interested in applying, please contact Joan Silva at: jsilva@megwhitman.com or at 408-896-2931.
www.MegWhitman.com

Help save a life! Support the Pennies for Patients Drive. Help save a life!! Between February 22 and March 12, the UHS Leo Club is holding a "Pennies for Patients" Fundraiser, with all proceeds supporting children suffering from leukemia & lymphatic cancer. The winning class, with the most money raised, wins a pizza party! Donate spare change in the following classrooms: Freshman- Mrs. Hill & Mrs. Phannaphob, Sophomores- Mrs. Bergen & Mrs. Downer, Juniors- Mr. Utheim & Dr. Torrance, Seniors- Mr. Johnson & Mr. Roberts. Also, help us "stick it to cancer" by donating $1.00 to duct tape Mr. Mendelsohn and Mr. Hagen (completely from head to toe) to a wall during lunch on Friday, March 12!

Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS) at Boston University
From June 27 to August 7, 2010 (6-week residential program) PROMYS will offer an intensive experience in creative mathematical exploration to approximately 65 ambitious high school students with an exceptionally strong interest in mathematics.

PROMYS has the following goals:

-To provide an environment for young people that will arouse their curiosity and encourage a deep personal involvement with the creative elements in mathematics.

-To foster interaction between the PROMYS community and the larger community of research mathematicians and scientists currently working in academia and industry.

-To encourage habits of thought that lead to scientific independence and creativity.

Cost of program is $ 2,700. Financial assistance is available.

Applications are available online at www.promys or by writing to Boston University, Mathematics Department PROMYS Program, 111 Cummington St., Boston, MA 02215.

Application deadline is May 30, 2010.

For more information please contact (617) 353-2563 or promys@bu.edu

Clubs

JCL Students who are attending the Junior Classical League State Convention!!!-Please return your permission slips by Friday, March 12!! The remainder of the money is due by the end of this month. Checks should be made payable to UHS. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Downer.

Student Congress
Meeting at 3pm TODAY!!! (If you have a class from 3-4, come by at 4pm)
The competition is Thursday, March 11th, 4pm - finish.

Attention all Math Team Members Come by room 16 to pick up a permission slip for Bakersfield Math Field Day. Permission slips are due Thursday. MONEY IS DUE FOR T-SHIRTS! IF YOU ORDERED A SHIRT, I NEED YOUR MONEY ASAP!!!

Science Olympiad B Team Meeting There will be a Science Olympiad B team meeting in Dr. Gettman's room on Thursday, March 11th, to debrief the regional tournament (what went right, things to improve on, etc.) This will be the last meeting until after Norcal.

Student Activities

Community Opportunities

College Info

UC Davis Young Scholars Program The UC Davis Young Scholars Program is a summer residential research program designed to expose 40, high achieving high school sophomores and juniors to the world of original research in the natural sciences with emphases on the biological, environmental and agricultural sciences. Participants in the 2010 UCD-YSP will work one-on-one with research faculty and research groups in state of the art laboratories for six weeks. Each student will work on an individual project and prepare a journal quality paper and symposium presentation about their work. In addition to scientific research, the UCD-YSP strives to introduce participants to the climate and culture of living and working on a university campus. Staff make every effort to model the experiences that participants will have during their first years of college. For more information, please visit: http://ysp.ucdavis.edu

Applications are due by 03/31/2010

University of the Pacific Music Camp Pacific Music Camp offers a wide variety of ensembles, electives, and social activities for junior and senior high school musicians. Week-long camps run from July 27th through August 15th.

Register online and receive a $10 discount. http://go.pacific.edu/MusicCamp

Exploring Engineering at the University of Maryland E2 @ UMD is an opportunity to meet other young women interested in mathematics or science and to learn from female professors and students in the field. Throughout the week, learn about the various disciplines of engineering available to study at UMD.

For more information, please visit http://www.eng.umd.edu/summer. Applications will be reviewed on March 26, 2010.

Summer Science Program (SSP) What is SSP? A 6-week residential enrichment program in which students working in teams of 3, learn enough astrophysics, calculus, and programming to observe a near-earth asteroid and calculate its orbit from their own observations. Who? High school juniors, gifted in math & science, currently taking calculus or pre-calc Why? Accelerate students' intellectual and personal development Where? Two campuses: Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA and New Mexico Tech in Socorro, NM; How to apply? www.summerscience.org Deadline: Postmarked by Monday, March 15th

Washington University's High School Summer Scholars Program This summer program is for rising juniors and seniors. It is a five week summer program on the college campus of Washington University in St. Louis. Students are given the opportunity to take up to seven units of college coursework for credit and participate in a variety of social outings. Visit summerscholars.wustl.edu for information and application materials.

Apprenticeship Program IEA's Apprenticeship Program nurtures the extraordinary potential of gifted high school students by providing them with challenging, hands-on learning experiences with mentors in various professions and opportunities to interact with intellectual peers for three to four weeks during the summer. This year's Apprenticeship Program features several sites in Southern California and San Francisco including the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Art Center College of Design, and the Los Angeles Superior Court.

Apprenticeship Program Dates
Los Angeles
3 week program: June 27-July 17
4 week program: June 27-July 24

Art Center College of Design (Industrial Design)
Avery Dennison Research Center (Laminate Materials)
California Institute of Technology (Scientific Computing)
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles (Pediatric Medical Research)
Los Angeles Superior Court (Law and Order)
National Science Foundation Center for the Science and Engineering of Materials at Caltech (Applied Physics, Materials Science, Solid State Ionics)

San Francisco
3 week program: June 20-July 10

Gensler (Architecture and Design)
University of California, San Francisco (Genetic Epidemiology)

During the program, Apprentices spend week days working with their mentors on pre-arranged projects, and at the end of the program they are required to present their work to fellow participants and other interested parties. Apprentices live on campus at a local college and IEA staff transport them to and from sites, supervise them, and provide enriching evening and weekend activities. Past program participants rave about their experiences and many have gone on to attend prestigious universities and major in the field of study they explored as an Apprentice.

Applications and additional information about the program are available on our website at http://www.educationaladvancement.org.

George Washington University Pre-College Program

High school students in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade are invited to participate in a summer pre-college experience that is academically engaging and life-changing. Learn from GW faculty and field experts, take advantage of the city (Washington D.C.), and make new friends from around the country and the world.

Requirements include:
-Application form
-350-word essay stating why you are interested in the course(s) you selected and what you hope to learn
-Academic transcript (including current year grades)
-One recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor
-$30 application fee

Session I Courses: July 7-16, 2010
Biomedical Engineering, Election Politics, Crime and Justice, Photojournalism: Media in Focus, Writing the City

Session II Courses: July 21-30, 2010
U.S. Foreign Policy, Going Green: Service and Policy, Theatre: Onstage and Off, Robotics, Women's Leadership

Deadline to apply is May 1st.
Visit precollege.gwu.edu for the application information and to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

UC Berkeley - Cal Day 2010 Cal Day, the annual open house at the University of California, Berkeley is the perfect time for newly admitted and prospective students to attend information sessions with faculty and staff in many fields. Join the popular guided tours of the campus, residence halls, libraries, and other sites.

Please visit calday.berkeley.edu for more information.
Cal Day is on Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 9am - 4pm.

Arts & Communication Pre-College Studio Programs - Emerson College Are you a high school student with a passion for creative writing, stage acting, musical theater performance, stage design, filmmaking, or television production? Is a summer academic program, where you can pursue your creative interests and develop your talents, on your list of things to do? Does an environment where you can explore, get feedback, work on projects or performances, and meet other creative students appeal to you? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, the five-week Arts & Communication Pre-College Studio Programs at Emerson College are just right for you!

Interested students can download an application at www.emerson.edu/ce.

Scholarship Info

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet. Their leadership and courage make them true heroesÑand inspirations to us all. Each year, the Barron Prize selects ten winners nationwide. Half of the winners have focused on helping their communities and fellow beings; half have focused on protecting the health and sustainability of the environment.The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes is available to students age 18 and younger who have organized and led a service activity that has clearly benefited other people. Your service activity must have been initiated and motivated primarily by you and cannot have been an assignment for school or work. Additionally, you must demonstrate a positive spirit and high moral purpose. The Barron Prize relies on thoughtful adults to identify and nominate children from the diverse communities in which they live. The Prize accepts nominations on an annual basis and distributes $2,500 awards every fall. To nominate a young person, the adult nominator must submit a fully-completed nomination packet and references form (received in the Prize office by April 30). For more information and to view the nomination form, go to www.barronprize.org Talk to your counselor if you would like to be nominated!

Scholarship Opportunities from the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Are you the child of a vineyard employee or the child of a wine grape grower OR are you interested in studying viticulture/enology? If your family owns a vineyard or is a vineyard employee, you may be eligible for one of 6 scholarships offered to graduating seniors by the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation. At least two scholarships offered provide $1,000 per year for four years at any UC or CSU campus and at least four scholarships offered provide $500 a year for two years at any California community college. Students may study the subject of their choice. For students interested in studying viticulture and/or enology, the Foundation is offering the Robert Miller Scholarship. This scholarship program is for students interested in attending Alan Hancock Community College of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. For more information and for applications and supporting materials, go to www.cwggt.org. The dealine is April 2, 2010. If you have any questions, call 800/241-1800.

American Iris Society Scholarship A $500 scholarship is available for students who are planning to pursue a career in horticulture, floriculture, or a closely related field. Applications may be obtained from Ms. Patterson and are due by April 2, 2010.

Cabrillo Clubs of California Scholarships - Seniors The Cabrillo Clubs of California are offering $500.00 scholarships to high school seniors of Portuguese heritage. To qualify: 1. student must be of Portuguese descent on father's or mother's side, be a US citizen or permanent resident 2. maintained a minimum of 3.50 grade point average in high school and be a graduating senior of a California high school 3. meet all requirements set down by an accredited university or college of the student's choice 4. participated in at least three extra-curricular activities while in high school 5. present three letters of recommendation Applications are available online at www.cabrillocivicclubs.org or come see the counselor interns in room 12. Applications must be postmarked by March 15, 2010.

Anthony Brucia Success Award The San Joaquin Section of CASCWA (California Association of Supervisors of Child Welfare & Attendance) provides scholarship awards to high school seniors attending schools in the San Joaquin region. This year, 8 scholarships are available. The award is intended for students who have made a turn-around in their lives. The kind of student the CASCWA wants to recognize and honor is a a student who may not have been a 4.0+ with a sterling academic record throughout high school. CASCWA is looking for a student who may have had to overcome lack of success early on due to a variety of reasons, including but not limited to personal or family problems. CASCWA wants to show their respect to those students who may have been burdened by "at risk" circumstances and/or may have "hit bottom" but are now putting things back together. Please visit the Counseling Interns (Room 12) for more information. Application must be postmarked no later than April 2, 2010.

SENIORS-Scholarship Opportunity
Fresno State Chapter of the Golden Key International Honor Society is offering a $200.00 scholarship to a UHS SENIOR.
Please submit a typed "personal statement" -Maximum of 500 words(one that could be used to apply to college" to the UHS Office by Monday, March 29 @ 5:00 PM.
The GK officers from the Fresno State Chapter will judge the essays.

Central Valley Foreign Language Scholarship The Central Valley Foreign Language Association will be awarding six scholarships to Seniors. Five winners will receive $500 and one winner will receive $1000. See Mrs. Bird for more details and for an application. Applications require one letter of recommendation (by Mrs. Downer) and are due by March 26th.

California Table Grape Workers Scholarship The California Table Grape Commission is accepting applications for scholarship funds offered by the state's fresh grape farmers. Three $16,000 scholarships are available to 2010 graduating seniors or high school graduates who plan to attend a four-year college or university in California.
Scholarship applications are available to download at the commission's website, www.grapesfromcalifornia.com or come see one of the counselor interns.
Contact Rachel Guy at 559-447-8350 or rachel@grapesfromcalifornia.com if you have any questions.
The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, March 19, 2010.

Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program Recognize and reward young volunteers who have helped make their communities a better place. Whether organizing a local food drive, helping a younger child learn to read or cleaning up a community park, every contribution makes a difference.

Please visit www.kohlskids.com to nominate a deserving kid age 6 to 18. Scholarship nominations will be accepted February 1st through March 15, 2010.

Central California Big Band Dance Society Scholarship The Central California Big Band Dance Society is again offering scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to several valley seniors who are enrolled in a music program and will be continuing their education in music at a college or university.

For an application, please come see the counselor interns in room 12. All applications must be postmarked by March 19, 2010.

Civil Service Employees Insurance Company's Scholarship To promote driver safety and awareness among young people, Civil Service Employees Insurance Company (CSE) will award up to two $1,000 and eight $500 scholarships, one each to a child of a full-time public employee, based on an essay discussing ways the teenage automobile accident rate can be reduced.

For eligibility, procedures, and application, please visit CSE's website at http://cseinsurance.com/scholarship.htm
The competition deadline to receive essays and applications is April 5, 2010.

Janet Miller
University High School
2355 E. Keats M/S UH 134
Fresno, CA 93740
Office-559-278-8264
Fax-559-278-0447

University High School Bulletin for Tuesday, March 9, 2010
www.csufresno.edu/univhigh

Phoenix Alliance invites you to the Spring Fundraiser!
Phoenix Alliance invites you to the Spring Fundraiser!
Rome Wasn't Built in a Day!
Friday, March 12, 5:30 - 11:00
Golden Palace at Clinton and Hwy. 99 (the old Roller Towne)

Only 20 seats are left for the dinner and auction;
last Saturday we had to give our caterers a final headcount and padded it by 20.
If you haven't already made your reservations, do so right away online through the UHS website or drop off your RSVP and check in the office.

To go toga or to go casual, that is the question!
Some of us will go toga inspired, others - Marcus Flavius Bushmanicus (Dr. Bushman to you)-will be in toga!

Hope to see you all at the party

Super Raffle at the Spring Fundraiser!
Super raffle tickets for $25.00 each will be available at open house or online at the "Rome Wasn't Built in a Day!" payment site.
This is a chance to win a $1,000.00 cash prize.
Regular raffle tickets will also be on sale at open house

Would you like to be a Peer Mentor? Are you looking for a way to get involved at UHS and help other students at the same time? If the answer is YES then consider becoming a Peer Mentor for the 2010-11 school year. You have to be a rising Junior or Senior to apply. See Mrs. Bird for an application and more details. Applications are due by Friday, March 26th (no exceptions).

March Phoenix Alliance Meeting-Date Change
March Phoenix Alliance Meeting
Thursday, March 18, 2010
7:00 PM
Room 18

Parking code: 17120056-Parking code is valid in green or yellow parking lots.

Early Release Day on Wednesday, March 10th
Students will be dismissed at 12:20 on Wednesday, March 10th.
Schedule for the day:
Period 1: 8:20-8:55
Period 2: 9:00-9:35
Period 3: 9:40-10:15
Morning Break: 10:15-10:25
Period 4: 10:25-11:00
Period 6: 11:05-11:40
Period 7: 11:45-12:20

Spring Break
Spring Break is coming soon!
Spring Break dates: March 29th thru April 2nd
The UHS Office will be closed for the week of Spring Break.
Enjoy!

Do we have your donation yet?
Any more donations for the auctions at our upcoming Fundraising Event on March 12th?
You can still turn them in to the main office or call Anna Marie Herrick @ 696-4014

You will not want to miss the event this Friday.
Come by and check out the fabulous items on display at the fundraising event.
Our school community support is really outstanding-come and see what we mean!

Senior Grad Night Payments Due Soon Attention, seniors and their parents! The fees for this year's Grad Night event at Disneyland on June 10 are due to UHS by Wednesday, March 31. The total cost is $120, and this covers both the price of admission and the transportation. The fee should be paid via check made out to University High School, and all checks should be brought directly to Mr. Peter Johnson in Room 11.

Student Recognitions

Science Olympiad Competition Congratulations to the three Science Olympiad teams on their work at the regional competition Saturday! We were up against 19 high school teams from 11 area schools. This is the largest number of HS teams we've competed against.
Team A earned ten 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals, and took 2nd overall.
Team B earned seven 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals, and took 5th overall.
Team C earned three 2nd and 3rd place medals, and took 7th overall.
Overall, our students took home 40 honors in 1st-6th place.
Team A will be going on to the NorCal Science Olympiad competition on April 17 along with Buchanan A (1st) and Clovis West (3rd).

Parent Notices

Attention Sophomore Parents...California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Schedule
Your child, along with other students in public high schools throughout the state will participate in the upcoming test administration of the CAHSEE. UHS will administer the exam to your child on Tuesday, March 16th and Wednesday, March 17th at the school site during regular school hours. It is important that your child be present on both test days. Students should attend their History classes on these days.

Please make sure your child is aware of their testing room assignment. Please report to your testing room at 9:00 a.m. sharp. Students who test in Fresno State classrooms (with either Hagen or Jones) should meet their teachers in front of the main office at 8:55 a.m. and then they will walk together to the Peter's Business Building.

Testing will be done in alphabetical groups as follows:

Akhavan-Carr in room 6 with Royce

Chamasanyan-Guglielmino in room 8 with D. Jones

Gunning-Kerner in room 9 with Downer

Koesnadi-Peterson in PB 191 with G. Jones

Pilegard-Tirtajaya in PB 192 with Hagen

Toyloy-Zhang in LS 169 with Bergen

General Announcements

Internship Opportunity with Meg Whitman for Governor 2010 Campaign
Meg Whitman, former CEO of eBay Inc., is running as a Republican candidate for Governor of California in 2010 and the Whitman for Governor Campaign is offering internship opportunities throughout the academic year. The Campaign seeks dedicated and enthusiastic high school seniors for internships within their Political department.

The intern program provides students with a unique opportunity to be a part of the inner workings of a fully operational gubernatorial campaign. Although this is an unpaid position, interns will learn valuable lessons about how a campaign functions both strategically and operationally. Interns will also gain insight into the key issues in the race as well as political organizing and voter outreach, press relations, fundraising, and coalitions development.

Expectations: What they are looking for?
i. Political awareness and a firm commitment to Meg Whitman's vision to build A New California
ii. A willingness and enthusiasm to lend a hand to all facets of the campaign, wherever help is needed
iii. A strong work ethic and sense of initiative
iv. Solid written and oral communication skills
v. Basic computer skills; experience with Microsoft Excel and Word

If you are interested in applying, please contact Joan Silva at: jsilva@megwhitman.com or at 408-896-2931.
www.MegWhitman.com

Help save a life! Support the Pennies for Patients Drive. Help save a life!! Between February 22 and March 12, the UHS Leo Club is holding a "Pennies for Patients" Fundraiser, with all proceeds supporting children suffering from leukemia & lymphatic cancer. The winning class, with the most money raised, wins a pizza party! Donate spare change in the following classrooms: Freshman- Mrs. Hill & Mrs. Phannaphob, Sophomores- Mrs. Bergen & Mrs. Downer, Juniors- Mr. Utheim & Dr. Torrance, Seniors- Mr. Johnson & Mr. Roberts. Also, help us "stick it to cancer" by donating $1.00 to duct tape Mr. Mendelsohn and Mr. Hagen (completely from head to toe) to a wall during lunch on Friday, March 12!

Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS) at Boston University
From June 27 to August 7, 2010 (6-week residential program) PROMYS will offer an intensive experience in creative mathematical exploration to approximately 65 ambitious high school students with an exceptionally strong interest in mathematics.

PROMYS has the following goals:

-To provide an environment for young people that will arouse their curiosity and encourage a deep personal involvement with the creative elements in mathematics.

-To foster interaction between the PROMYS community and the larger community of research mathematicians and scientists currently working in academia and industry.

-To encourage habits of thought that lead to scientific independence and creativity.

Cost of program is $ 2,700. Financial assistance is available.

Applications are available online at www.promys or by writing to Boston University, Mathematics Department PROMYS Program, 111 Cummington St., Boston, MA 02215.

Application deadline is May 30, 2010.

For more information please contact (617) 353-2563 or promys@bu.edu

Clubs

JCL Students who are attending the Junior Classical League State Convention!!!-Please return your permission slips by Friday, March 12!! The remainder of the money is due by the end of this month. Checks should be made payable to UHS. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Downer.

Student Congress
Prep sessions are Mondays and Thursdays in LS169. If you're interested in joining, sign up for at least 3 prep sessions before the event and have Ms. Bergen sign off on your research notes. The competition is Thursday, March 11th, 4pm - finish.

Attention all Math Team Members Come by room 16 to pick up a permission slip for Bakersfield Math Field Day. Permission slips are due Thursday. MONEY IS DUE FOR T-SHIRTS! IF YOU ORDERED A SHIRT, I NEED YOUR MONEY ASAP!!!

Student Activities

Community Opportunities

College Info

UC Davis Young Scholars Program The UC Davis Young Scholars Program is a summer residential research program designed to expose 40, high achieving high school sophomores and juniors to the world of original research in the natural sciences with emphases on the biological, environmental and agricultural sciences. Participants in the 2010 UCD-YSP will work one-on-one with research faculty and research groups in state of the art laboratories for six weeks. Each student will work on an individual project and prepare a journal quality paper and symposium presentation about their work. In addition to scientific research, the UCD-YSP strives to introduce participants to the climate and culture of living and working on a university campus. Staff make every effort to model the experiences that participants will have during their first years of college. For more information, please visit: http://ysp.ucdavis.edu

Applications are due by 03/31/2010

University of the Pacific Music Camp Pacific Music Camp offers a wide variety of ensembles, electives, and social activities for junior and senior high school musicians. Week-long camps run from July 27th through August 15th.

Register online and receive a $10 discount. http://go.pacific.edu/MusicCamp

Exploring Engineering at the University of Maryland E2 @ UMD is an opportunity to meet other young women interested in mathematics or science and to learn from female professors and students in the field. Throughout the week, learn about the various disciplines of engineering available to study at UMD.

For more information, please visit http://www.eng.umd.edu/summer. Applications will be reviewed on March 26, 2010.

Summer Science Program (SSP) What is SSP? A 6-week residential enrichment program in which students working in teams of 3, learn enough astrophysics, calculus, and programming to observe a near-earth asteroid and calculate its orbit from their own observations. Who? High school juniors, gifted in math & science, currently taking calculus or pre-calc Why? Accelerate students' intellectual and personal development Where? Two campuses: Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA and New Mexico Tech in Socorro, NM; How to apply? www.summerscience.org Deadline: Postmarked by Monday, March 15th

Washington University's High School Summer Scholars Program This summer program is for rising juniors and seniors. It is a five week summer program on the college campus of Washington University in St. Louis. Students are given the opportunity to take up to seven units of college coursework for credit and participate in a variety of social outings. Visit summerscholars.wustl.edu for information and application materials.

Apprenticeship Program IEA's Apprenticeship Program nurtures the extraordinary potential of gifted high school students by providing them with challenging, hands-on learning experiences with mentors in various professions and opportunities to interact with intellectual peers for three to four weeks during the summer. This year's Apprenticeship Program features several sites in Southern California and San Francisco including the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Art Center College of Design, and the Los Angeles Superior Court.

Apprenticeship Program Dates
Los Angeles
3 week program: June 27-July 17
4 week program: June 27-July 24

Art Center College of Design (Industrial Design)
Avery Dennison Research Center (Laminate Materials)
California Institute of Technology (Scientific Computing)
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles (Pediatric Medical Research)
Los Angeles Superior Court (Law and Order)
National Science Foundation Center for the Science and Engineering of Materials at Caltech (Applied Physics, Materials Science, Solid State Ionics)

San Francisco
3 week program: June 20-July 10

Gensler (Architecture and Design)
University of California, San Francisco (Genetic Epidemiology)

During the program, Apprentices spend week days working with their mentors on pre-arranged projects, and at the end of the program they are required to present their work to fellow participants and other interested parties. Apprentices live on campus at a local college and IEA staff transport them to and from sites, supervise them, and provide enriching evening and weekend activities. Past program participants rave about their experiences and many have gone on to attend prestigious universities and major in the field of study they explored as an Apprentice.

Applications and additional information about the program are available on our website at http://www.educationaladvancement.org.

George Washington University Pre-College Program

High school students in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade are invited to participate in a summer pre-college experience that is academically engaging and life-changing. Learn from GW faculty and field experts, take advantage of the city (Washington D.C.), and make new friends from around the country and the world.

Requirements include:
-Application form
-350-word essay stating why you are interested in the course(s) you selected and what you hope to learn
-Academic transcript (including current year grades)
-One recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor
-$30 application fee

Session I Courses: July 7-16, 2010
Biomedical Engineering, Election Politics, Crime and Justice, Photojournalism: Media in Focus, Writing the City

Session II Courses: July 21-30, 2010
U.S. Foreign Policy, Going Green: Service and Policy, Theatre: Onstage and Off, Robotics, Women's Leadership

Deadline to apply is May 1st.
Visit precollege.gwu.edu for the application information and to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

UC Berkeley - Cal Day 2010 Cal Day, the annual open house at the University of California, Berkeley is the perfect time for newly admitted and prospective students to attend information sessions with faculty and staff in many fields. Join the popular guided tours of the campus, residence halls, libraries, and other sites.

Please visit calday.berkeley.edu for more information.
Cal Day is on Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 9am - 4pm.

Arts & Communication Pre-College Studio Programs - Emerson College Are you a high school student with a passion for creative writing, stage acting, musical theater performance, stage design, filmmaking, or television production? Is a summer academic program, where you can pursue your creative interests and develop your talents, on your list of things to do? Does an environment where you can explore, get feedback, work on projects or performances, and meet other creative students appeal to you? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, the five-week Arts & Communication Pre-College Studio Programs at Emerson College are just right for you!

Interested students can download an application at www.emerson.edu/ce.

Scholarship Info

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet. Their leadership and courage make them true heroesÑand inspirations to us all. Each year, the Barron Prize selects ten winners nationwide. Half of the winners have focused on helping their communities and fellow beings; half have focused on protecting the health and sustainability of the environment.The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes is available to students age 18 and younger who have organized and led a service activity that has clearly benefited other people. Your service activity must have been initiated and motivated primarily by you and cannot have been an assignment for school or work. Additionally, you must demonstrate a positive spirit and high moral purpose. The Barron Prize relies on thoughtful adults to identify and nominate children from the diverse communities in which they live. The Prize accepts nominations on an annual basis and distributes $2,500 awards every fall. To nominate a young person, the adult nominator must submit a fully-completed nomination packet and references form (received in the Prize office by April 30). For more information and to view the nomination form, go to www.barronprize.org Talk to your counselor if you would like to be nominated!

Scholarship Opportunities from the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Are you the child of a vineyard employee or the child of a wine grape grower OR are you interested in studying viticulture/enology? If your family owns a vineyard or is a vineyard employee, you may be eligible for one of 6 scholarships offered to graduating seniors by the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation. At least two scholarships offered provide $1,000 per year for four years at any UC or CSU campus and at least four scholarships offered provide $500 a year for two years at any California community college. Students may study the subject of their choice. For students interested in studying viticulture and/or enology, the Foundation is offering the Robert Miller Scholarship. This scholarship program is for students interested in attending Alan Hancock Community College of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. For more information and for applications and supporting materials, go to www.cwggt.org. The dealine is April 2, 2010. If you have any questions, call 800/241-1800.

American Iris Society Scholarship A $500 scholarship is available for students who are planning to pursue a career in horticulture, floriculture, or a closely related field. Applications may be obtained from Ms. Patterson and are due by April 2, 2010.

Cabrillo Clubs of California Scholarships - Seniors The Cabrillo Clubs of California are offering $500.00 scholarships to high school seniors of Portuguese heritage. To qualify: 1. student must be of Portuguese descent on father's or mother's side, be a US citizen or permanent resident 2. maintained a minimum of 3.50 grade point average in high school and be a graduating senior of a California high school 3. meet all requirements set down by an accredited university or college of the student's choice 4. participated in at least three extra-curricular activities while in high school 5. present three letters of recommendation Applications are available online at www.cabrillocivicclubs.org or come see the counselor interns in room 12. Applications must be postmarked by March 15, 2010.

Anthony Brucia Success Award The San Joaquin Section of CASCWA (California Association of Supervisors of Child Welfare & Attendance) provides scholarship awards to high school seniors attending schools in the San Joaquin region. This year, 8 scholarships are available. The award is intended for students who have made a turn-around in their lives. The kind of student the CASCWA wants to recognize and honor is a a student who may not have been a 4.0+ with a sterling academic record throughout high school. CASCWA is looking for a student who may have had to overcome lack of success early on due to a variety of reasons, including but not limited to personal or family problems. CASCWA wants to show their respect to those students who may have been burdened by "at risk" circumstances and/or may have "hit bottom" but are now putting things back together. Please visit the Counseling Interns (Room 12) for more information. Application must be postmarked no later than April 2, 2010.

SENIORS-Scholarship Opportunity
Fresno State Chapter of the Golden Key International Honor Society is offering a $200.00 scholarship to a UHS SENIOR.
Please submit a typed "personal statement" -Maximum of 500 words(one that could be used to apply to college" to the UHS Office by Monday, March 29 @ 5:00 PM.
The GK officers from the Fresno State Chapter will judge the essays.

Central Valley Foreign Language Scholarship The Central Valley Foreign Language Association will be awarding six scholarships to Seniors. Five winners will receive $500 and one winner will receive $1000. See Mrs. Bird for more details and for an application. Applications require one letter of recommendation (by Mrs. Downer) and are due by March 26th.

California Table Grape Workers Scholarship The California Table Grape Commission is accepting applications for scholarship funds offered by the state's fresh grape farmers. Three $16,000 scholarships are available to 2010 graduating seniors or high school graduates who plan to attend a four-year college or university in California.
Scholarship applications are available to download at the commission's website, www.grapesfromcalifornia.com or come see one of the counselor interns.
Contact Rachel Guy at 559-447-8350 or rachel@grapesfromcalifornia.com if you have any questions.
The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, March 19, 2010.

Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program Recognize and reward young volunteers who have helped make their communities a better place. Whether organizing a local food drive, helping a younger child learn to read or cleaning up a community park, every contribution makes a difference.

Please visit www.kohlskids.com to nominate a deserving kid age 6 to 18. Scholarship nominations will be accepted February 1st through March 15, 2010.

Central California Big Band Dance Society Scholarship The Central California Big Band Dance Society is again offering scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to several valley seniors who are enrolled in a music program and will be continuing their education in music at a college or university.

For an application, please come see the counselor interns in room 12. All applications must be postmarked by March 19, 2010.

Civil Service Employees Insurance Company's Scholarship To promote driver safety and awareness among young people, Civil Service Employees Insurance Company (CSE) will award up to two $1,000 and eight $500 scholarships, one each to a child of a full-time public employee, based on an essay discussing ways the teenage automobile accident rate can be reduced.

For eligibility, procedures, and application, please visit CSE's website at http://cseinsurance.com/scholarship.htm
The competition deadline to receive essays and applications is April 5, 2010.

Janet Miller
University High School
2355 E. Keats M/S UH 134
Fresno, CA 93740
Office-559-278-8264
Fax-559-278-0447

University High School Bulletin for Monday, March 8, 2010
www.csufresno.edu/univhigh

Phoenix Alliance invites you to the Spring Fundraiser!
Phoenix Alliance invites you to the Spring Fundraiser!
Rome Wasn't Built in a Day!
Friday, March 12, 5:30 - 11:00
Golden Palace at Clinton and Hwy. 99 (the old Roller Towne)

Only 20 seats are left for the dinner and auction;
last Saturday we had to give our caterers a final headcount and padded it by 20.
If you haven't already made your reservations, do so right away online through the UHS website or drop off your RSVP and check in the office.

To go toga or to go casual, that is the question!
Some of us will go toga inspired, others - Marcus Flavius Bushmanicus (Dr. Bushman to you)-will be in toga!

Hope to see you all at the party

Super Raffle at the Spring Fundraiser!
Super raffle tickets for $25.00 each will be available at open house or online at the "Rome Wasn't Built in a Day!" payment site.
This is a chance to win a $1,000.00 cash prize.
Regular raffle tickets will also be on sale at open house

Would you like to be a Peer Mentor? Are you looking for a way to get involved at UHS and help other students at the same time? If the answer is YES then consider becoming a Peer Mentor for the 2010-11 school year. You have to be a rising Junior or Senior to apply. See Mrs. Bird for an application and more details. Applications are due by Friday, March 26th (no exceptions).

March Phoenix Alliance Meeting-Date Change
March Phoenix Alliance Meeting
Thursday, March 18, 2010
7:00 PM
Room 18

Parking code: 17120056-Parking code is valid in green or yellow parking lots.

Early Release Day on Wednesday, March 10th
Students will be dismissed at 12:20 on Wednesday, March 10th.
Schedule for the day:
Period 1: 8:20-8:55
Period 2: 9:00-9:35
Period 3: 9:40-10:15
Morning Break: 10:15-10:25
Period 4: 10:25-11:00
Period 6: 11:05-11:40
Period 7: 11:45-12:20

Senior Grad Night Payments Due Soon Attention, seniors and their parents! The fees for this year's Grad Night event at Disneyland on June 10 are due to UHS by Wednesday, March 31. The total cost is $120, and this covers both the price of admission and the transportation. The fee should be paid via check made out to University High School, and all checks should be brought directly to Mr. Peter Johnson in Room 11.

Student Recognitions

Science Olympiad Competition Congratulations to the three Science Olympiad teams on their work at the regional competition Saturday! We were up against 19 high school teams from 11 area schools. This is the largest number of HS teams we've competed against.
Team A earned ten 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals, and took 2nd overall.
Team B earned seven 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals, and took 5th overall.
Team C earned three 2nd and 3rd place medals, and took 7th overall.
Overall, our students took home 40 honors in 1st-6th place.
Team A will be going on to the NorCal Science Olympiad competition on April 17 along with Buchanan A (1st) and Clovis West (3rd).

Parent Notices

CONTRIBUTE TO THE SPRING FUNDRAISER
UHS needs help locating donors and donations for the SILENT AUCTION.
Can you help by contacting the businesses in your community to donate items?
A Contact Letter on UHS stationary with the tax-deductible donation number is available in the office.

Our auction themes include:
SPORTS & HOBBIES
STUDENT INTERESTS
ART, DESIGN & JEWELRY
GARDENING & OUTDOORS
WINES & DINING
ENTERTAINMENT & SPECIAL OCCASIONS
SPAS & SERVICES
Remember:100% of the funds we raise will directly benefit our teachers and students.
All donations, including items and gift certificates can be dropped off at the UHS main office or
Contact Anna Marie Herrick @ 696-4014 or a.herrick@sbcglobal.net

Attention Sophomore Parents...California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Schedule
Your child, along with other students in public high schools throughout the state will participate in the upcoming test administration of the CAHSEE. UHS will administer the exam to your child on Tuesday, March 16th and Wednesday, March 17th at the school site during regular school hours. It is important that your child be present on both test days. Students should attend their History classes on these days.

Please make sure your child is aware of their testing room assignment. Please report to your testing room at 9:00 a.m. sharp. Students who test in Fresno State classrooms (with either Hagen or Jones) should meet their teachers in front of the main office at 8:55 a.m. and then they will walk together to the Peter's Business Building.

Testing will be done in alphabetical groups as follows:

Akhavan-Carr in room 6 with Royce

Chamasanyan-Guglielmino in room 8 with D. Jones

Gunning-Kerner in room 9 with Downer

Koesnadi-Peterson in PB 191 with G. Jones

Pilegard-Tirtajaya in PB 192 with Hagen

Toyloy-Zhang in LS 169 with Bergen

General Announcements

Internship Opportunity with Meg Whitman for Governor 2010 Campaign
Meg Whitman, former CEO of eBay Inc., is running as a Republican candidate for Governor of California in 2010 and the Whitman for Governor Campaign is offering internship opportunities throughout the academic year. The Campaign seeks dedicated and enthusiastic high school seniors for internships within their Political department.

The intern program provides students with a unique opportunity to be a part of the inner workings of a fully operational gubernatorial campaign. Although this is an unpaid position, interns will learn valuable lessons about how a campaign functions both strategically and operationally. Interns will also gain insight into the key issues in the race as well as political organizing and voter outreach, press relations, fundraising, and coalitions development.

Expectations: What they are looking for?
i. Political awareness and a firm commitment to Meg Whitman's vision to build A New California
ii. A willingness and enthusiasm to lend a hand to all facets of the campaign, wherever help is needed
iii. A strong work ethic and sense of initiative
iv. Solid written and oral communication skills
v. Basic computer skills; experience with Microsoft Excel and Word

If you are interested in applying, please contact Joan Silva at: jsilva@megwhitman.com or at 408-896-2931.
www.MegWhitman.com

Help save a life! Support the Pennies for Patients Drive. Help save a life!! Between February 22 and March 12, the UHS Leo Club is holding a "Pennies for Patients" Fundraiser, with all proceeds supporting children suffering from leukemia & lymphatic cancer. The winning class, with the most money raised, wins a pizza party! Donate spare change in the following classrooms: Freshman- Mrs. Hill & Mrs. Phannaphob, Sophomores- Mrs. Bergen & Mrs. Downer, Juniors- Mr. Utheim & Dr. Torrance, Seniors- Mr. Johnson & Mr. Roberts. Also, help us "stick it to cancer" by donating $1.00 to duct tape Mr. Mendelsohn and Mr. Hagen (completely from head to toe) to a wall during lunch on Friday, March 12!

National Latin Exam Reminder to all Latin I and Latin II students- Please return to your 6th period class at 3:00PM on Monday March 8 to take the National Latin Exam. The exam will take one hour. Bring a pencil and all of your Cambridge Latin knowledge. BONAM FORTUNAM!

Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS) at Boston University
From June 27 to August 7, 2010 (6-week residential program) PROMYS will offer an intensive experience in creative mathematical exploration to approximately 65 ambitious high school students with an exceptionally strong interest in mathematics.

PROMYS has the following goals:

-To provide an environment for young people that will arouse their curiosity and encourage a deep personal involvement with the creative elements in mathematics.

-To foster interaction between the PROMYS community and the larger community of research mathematicians and scientists currently working in academia and industry.

-To encourage habits of thought that lead to scientific independence and creativity.

Cost of program is $ 2,700. Financial assistance is available.

Applications are available online at www.promys or by writing to Boston University, Mathematics Department PROMYS Program, 111 Cummington St., Boston, MA 02215.

Application deadline is May 30, 2010.

For more information please contact (617) 353-2563 or promys@bu.edu

Clubs

Student Congress
Prep sessions are Mondays and Thursdays in LS169. If you're interested in joining, sign up for at least 3 prep sessions before the event and have Ms. Bergen sign off on your research notes. The competition is Thursday, March 11th, 4pm - finish.

Attention all Math Team Members Come by room 16 to pick up a permission slip for Bakersfield Math Field Day. Permission slips are due Thursday. MONEY IS DUE FOR T-SHIRTS! IF YOU ORDERED A SHIRT, I NEED YOUR MONEY ASAP!!!

Student Activities

Community Opportunities

College Info

UC Davis Young Scholars Program The UC Davis Young Scholars Program is a summer residential research program designed to expose 40, high achieving high school sophomores and juniors to the world of original research in the natural sciences with emphases on the biological, environmental and agricultural sciences. Participants in the 2010 UCD-YSP will work one-on-one with research faculty and research groups in state of the art laboratories for six weeks. Each student will work on an individual project and prepare a journal quality paper and symposium presentation about their work. In addition to scientific research, the UCD-YSP strives to introduce participants to the climate and culture of living and working on a university campus. Staff make every effort to model the experiences that participants will have during their first years of college. For more information, please visit: http://ysp.ucdavis.edu

Applications are due by 03/31/2010

University of the Pacific Music Camp Pacific Music Camp offers a wide variety of ensembles, electives, and social activities for junior and senior high school musicians. Week-long camps run from July 27th through August 15th.

Register online and receive a $10 discount. http://go.pacific.edu/MusicCamp

Exploring Engineering at the University of Maryland E2 @ UMD is an opportunity to meet other young women interested in mathematics or science and to learn from female professors and students in the field. Throughout the week, learn about the various disciplines of engineering available to study at UMD.

For more information, please visit http://www.eng.umd.edu/summer. Applications will be reviewed on March 26, 2010.

Summer Science Program (SSP) What is SSP? A 6-week residential enrichment program in which students working in teams of 3, learn enough astrophysics, calculus, and programming to observe a near-earth asteroid and calculate its orbit from their own observations. Who? High school juniors, gifted in math & science, currently taking calculus or pre-calc Why? Accelerate students' intellectual and personal development Where? Two campuses: Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA and New Mexico Tech in Socorro, NM; How to apply? www.summerscience.org Deadline: Postmarked by Monday, March 15th

Washington University's High School Summer Scholars Program This summer program is for rising juniors and seniors. It is a five week summer program on the college campus of Washington University in St. Louis. Students are given the opportunity to take up to seven units of college coursework for credit and participate in a variety of social outings. Visit summerscholars.wustl.edu for information and application materials.

Apprenticeship Program IEA's Apprenticeship Program nurtures the extraordinary potential of gifted high school students by providing them with challenging, hands-on learning experiences with mentors in various professions and opportunities to interact with intellectual peers for three to four weeks during the summer. This year's Apprenticeship Program features several sites in Southern California and San Francisco including the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Art Center College of Design, and the Los Angeles Superior Court.

Apprenticeship Program Dates
Los Angeles
3 week program: June 27-July 17
4 week program: June 27-July 24

Art Center College of Design (Industrial Design)
Avery Dennison Research Center (Laminate Materials)
California Institute of Technology (Scientific Computing)
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles (Pediatric Medical Research)
Los Angeles Superior Court (Law and Order)
National Science Foundation Center for the Science and Engineering of Materials at Caltech (Applied Physics, Materials Science, Solid State Ionics)

San Francisco
3 week program: June 20-July 10

Gensler (Architecture and Design)
University of California, San Francisco (Genetic Epidemiology)

During the program, Apprentices spend week days working with their mentors on pre-arranged projects, and at the end of the program they are required to present their work to fellow participants and other interested parties. Apprentices live on campus at a local college and IEA staff transport them to and from sites, supervise them, and provide enriching evening and weekend activities. Past program participants rave about their experiences and many have gone on to attend prestigious universities and major in the field of study they explored as an Apprentice.

Applications and additional information about the program are available on our website at http://www.educationaladvancement.org.

George Washington University Pre-College Program

High school students in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade are invited to participate in a summer pre-college experience that is academically engaging and life-changing. Learn from GW faculty and field experts, take advantage of the city (Washington D.C.), and make new friends from around the country and the world.

Requirements include:
-Application form
-350-word essay stating why you are interested in the course(s) you selected and what you hope to learn
-Academic transcript (including current year grades)
-One recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor
-$30 application fee

Session I Courses: July 7-16, 2010
Biomedical Engineering, Election Politics, Crime and Justice, Photojournalism: Media in Focus, Writing the City

Session II Courses: July 21-30, 2010
U.S. Foreign Policy, Going Green: Service and Policy, Theatre: Onstage and Off, Robotics, Women's Leadership

Deadline to apply is May 1st.
Visit precollege.gwu.edu for the application information and to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

UC Berkeley - Cal Day 2010 Cal Day, the annual open house at the University of California, Berkeley is the perfect time for newly admitted and prospective students to attend information sessions with faculty and staff in many fields. Join the popular guided tours of the campus, residence halls, libraries, and other sites.

Please visit calday.berkeley.edu for more information.
Cal Day is on Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 9am - 4pm.

Arts & Communication Pre-College Studio Programs - Emerson College Are you a high school student with a passion for creative writing, stage acting, musical theater performance, stage design, filmmaking, or television production? Is a summer academic program, where you can pursue your creative interests and develop your talents, on your list of things to do? Does an environment where you can explore, get feedback, work on projects or performances, and meet other creative students appeal to you? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, the five-week Arts & Communication Pre-College Studio Programs at Emerson College are just right for you!

Interested students can download an application at www.emerson.edu/ce.

Scholarship Info (81-90)

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet. Their leadership and courage make them true heroesÑand inspirations to us all. Each year, the Barron Prize selects ten winners nationwide. Half of the winners have focused on helping their communities and fellow beings; half have focused on protecting the health and sustainability of the environment.The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes is available to students age 18 and younger who have organized and led a service activity that has clearly benefited other people. Your service activity must have been initiated and motivated primarily by you and cannot have been an assignment for school or work. Additionally, you must demonstrate a positive spirit and high moral purpose. The Barron Prize relies on thoughtful adults to identify and nominate children from the diverse communities in which they live. The Prize accepts nominations on an annual basis and distributes $2,500 awards every fall. To nominate a young person, the adult nominator must submit a fully-completed nomination packet and references form (received in the Prize office by April 30). For more information and to view the nomination form, go to www.barronprize.org Talk to your counselor if you would like to be nominated!

Scholarship Opportunities from the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Are you the child of a vineyard employee or the child of a wine grape grower OR are you interested in studying viticulture/enology? If your family owns a vineyard or is a vineyard employee, you may be eligible for one of 6 scholarships offered to graduating seniors by the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation. At least two scholarships offered provide $1,000 per year for four years at any UC or CSU campus and at least four scholarships offered provide $500 a year for two years at any California community college. Students may study the subject of their choice. For students interested in studying viticulture and/or enology, the Foundation is offering the Robert Miller Scholarship. This scholarship program is for students interested in attending Alan Hancock Community College of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. For more information and for applications and supporting materials, go to www.cwggt.org. The dealine is April 2, 2010. If you have any questions, call 800/241-1800.

American Iris Society Scholarship A $500 scholarship is available for students who are planning to pursue a career in horticulture, floriculture, or a closely related field. Applications may be obtained from Ms. Patterson and are due by April 2, 2010.

Cabrillo Clubs of California Scholarships - Seniors The Cabrillo Clubs of California are offering $500.00 scholarships to high school seniors of Portuguese heritage. To qualify: 1. student must be of Portuguese descent on father's or mother's side, be a US citizen or permanent resident 2. maintained a minimum of 3.50 grade point average in high school and be a graduating senior of a California high school 3. meet all requirements set down by an accredited university or college of the student's choice 4. participated in at least three extra-curricular activities while in high school 5. present three letters of recommendation Applications are available online at www.cabrillocivicclubs.org or come see the counselor interns in room 12. Applications must be postmarked by March 15, 2010.

Anthony Brucia Success Award The San Joaquin Section of CASCWA (California Association of Supervisors of Child Welfare & Attendance) provides scholarship awards to high school seniors attending schools in the San Joaquin region. This year, 8 scholarships are available. The award is intended for students who have made a turn-around in their lives. The kind of student the CASCWA wants to recognize and honor is a a student who may not have been a 4.0+ with a sterling academic record throughout high school. CASCWA is looking for a student who may have had to overcome lack of success early on due to a variety of reasons, including but not limited to personal or family problems. CASCWA wants to show their respect to those students who may have been burdened by "at risk" circumstances and/or may have "hit bottom" but are now putting things back together. Please visit the Counseling Interns (Room 12) for more information. Application must be postmarked no later than April 2, 2010.

SENIORS-Scholarship Opportunity
Fresno State Chapter of the Golden Key International Honor Society is offering a $200.00 scholarship to a UHS SENIOR.
Please submit a typed "personal statement" -Maximum of 500 words(one that could be used to apply to college" to the UHS Office by Monday, March 29 @ 5:00 PM.
The GK officers from the Fresno State Chapter will judge the essays.

Central Valley Foreign Language Scholarship The Central Valley Foreign Language Association will be awarding six scholarships to Seniors. Five winners will receive $500 and one winner will receive $1000. See Mrs. Bird for more details and for an application. Applications require one letter of recommendation (by Mrs. Downer) and are due by March 26th.

California Table Grape Workers Scholarship The California Table Grape Commission is accepting applications for scholarship funds offered by the state's fresh grape farmers. Three $16,000 scholarships are available to 2010 graduating seniors or high school graduates who plan to attend a four-year college or university in California.
Scholarship applications are available to download at the commission's website, www.grapesfromcalifornia.com or come see one of the counselor interns.
Contact Rachel Guy at 559-447-8350 or rachel@grapesfromcalifornia.com if you have any questions.
The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, March 19, 2010.

Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program Recognize and reward young volunteers who have helped make their communities a better place. Whether organizing a local food drive, helping a younger child learn to read or cleaning up a community park, every contribution makes a difference.

Please visit www.kohlskids.com to nominate a deserving kid age 6 to 18. Scholarship nominations will be accepted February 1st through March 15, 2010.

Central California Big Band Dance Society Scholarship The Central California Big Band Dance Society is again offering scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to several valley seniors who are enrolled in a music program and will be continuing their education in music at a college or university.

For an application, please come see the counselor interns in room 12. All applications must be postmarked by March 19, 2010.

Civil Service Employees Insurance Company's Scholarship To promote driver safety and awareness among young people, Civil Service Employees Insurance Company (CSE) will award up to two $1,000 and eight $500 scholarships, one each to a child of a full-time public employee, based on an essay discussing ways the teenage automobile accident rate can be reduced.

For eligibility, procedures, and application, please visit CSE's website at http://cseinsurance.com/scholarship.htm
The competition deadline to receive essays and applications is April 5, 2010.

Janet Miller
University High School
2355 E. Keats M/S UH 134
Fresno, CA 93740
Office-559-278-8264
Fax-559-278-0447

University High School Bulletin for Friday, March 5, 2010
www.csufresno.edu/univhigh

Phoenix Alliance invites you to the Spring Fundraiser!
Phoenix Alliance invites you to Rome Wasn't Built in a Day!
Friday, March 12, 5:30 - 11:00
Casual dress to relax, Toga for fun!
Go on-line (follow the link on the UHS Home page) to buy tickets or make payment by check to Phoenix Alliance and drop it off in the office.
We will also have a table in front of the office and you can buy your tickets at the Open House on March 2.

Super Raffle at the Spring Fundraiser!
Super raffle tickets for $25.00 each will be available at open house or online at the "Rome Wasn't Built in a Day!" payment site.
This is a chance to win a $1,000.00 cash prize.
Regular raffle tickets will also be on sale at open house

Would you like to be a Peer Mentor? Are you looking for a way to get involved at UHS and help other students at the same time? If the answer is YES then consider becoming a Peer Mentor for the 2010-11 school year. You have to be a rising Junior or Senior to apply. See Mrs. Bird for an application and more details. Applications are due by Friday, March 26th (no exceptions).

Firebird (Newspaper) Meeting There will be a Firebird Newspaper Meeting on Friday, March 5th at lunch in the CMC.

March Phoenix Alliance Meeting-Date Change
March Phoenix Alliance Meeting
Thursday, March 18, 2010
7:00 PM
Room 18

Parking code: 17120056-Parking code is valid in green or yellow parking lots.

Early Release Day on Wednesday, March 10th
Students will be dismissed at 12:20 on Wednesday, March 10th.
Schedule for the day:
Period 1: 8:20-8:55
Period 2: 9:00-9:35
Period 3: 9:40-10:15
Morning Break: 10:15-10:25
Period 4: 10:25-11:00
Period 6: 11:05-11:40
Period 7: 11:45-12:20

Mrs. Bird out Thursday and Friday Mrs. Bird will be out this Thursday and Friday on a College Visitation trip to New York University. She will be available by email only. If you need immediate assistance please see Mrs. Patterson or one of the counseling interns in room 12.

Senior Grad Night Payments Due Soon Attention, seniors and their parents! The fees for this year's Grad Night event at Disneyland on June 10 are due to UHS by Wednesday, March 31. The total cost is $120, and this covers both the price of admission and the transportation. The fee should be paid via check made out to University High School, and all checks should be brought directly to Mr. Peter Johnson in Room 11.

Student Recognitions

Parent Notices

CONTRIBUTE TO THE SPRING FUNDRAISER
UHS needs help locating donors and donations for the SILENT AUCTION.
Can you help by contacting the businesses in your community to donate items?
A Contact Letter on UHS stationary with the tax-deductible donation number is available in the office.

Our auction themes include:
SPORTS & HOBBIES
STUDENT INTERESTS
ART, DESIGN & JEWELRY
GARDENING & OUTDOORS
WINES & DINING
ENTERTAINMENT & SPECIAL OCCASIONS
SPAS & SERVICES
Remember:100% of the funds we raise will directly benefit our teachers and students.
All donations, including items and gift certificates can be dropped off at the UHS main office or
Contact Anna Marie Herrick @ 696-4014 or a.herrick@sbcglobal.net

General Announcements

Internship Opportunity with Meg Whitman for Governor 2010 Campaign
Meg Whitman, former CEO of eBay Inc., is running as a Republican candidate for Governor of California in 2010 and the Whitman for Governor Campaign is offering internship opportunities throughout the academic year. The Campaign seeks dedicated and enthusiastic high school seniors for internships within their Political department.

The intern program provides students with a unique opportunity to be a part of the inner workings of a fully operational gubernatorial campaign. Although this is an unpaid position, interns will learn valuable lessons about how a campaign functions both strategically and operationally. Interns will also gain insight into the key issues in the race as well as political organizing and voter outreach, press relations, fundraising, and coalitions development.

Expectations: What they are looking for?
i. Political awareness and a firm commitment to Meg Whitman's vision to build A New California
ii. A willingness and enthusiasm to lend a hand to all facets of the campaign, wherever help is needed
iii. A strong work ethic and sense of initiative
iv. Solid written and oral communication skills
v. Basic computer skills; experience with Microsoft Excel and Word

If you are interested in applying, please contact Joan Silva at: jsilva@megwhitman.com or at 408-896-2931.
www.MegWhitman.com

Help save a life! Support the Pennies for Patients Drive. Help save a life!! Between February 22 and March 12, the UHS Leo Club is holding a "Pennies for Patients" Fundraiser, with all proceeds supporting children suffering from leukemia & lymphatic cancer. The winning class, with the most money raised, wins a pizza party! Donate spare change in the following classrooms: Freshman- Mrs. Hill & Mrs. Phannaphob, Sophomores- Mrs. Bergen & Mrs. Downer, Juniors- Mr. Utheim & Dr. Torrance, Seniors- Mr. Johnson & Mr. Roberts. Also, help us "stick it to cancer" by donating $1.00 to duct tape Mr. Mendelsohn and Mr. Hagen (completely from head to toe) to a wall during lunch on Friday, March 12!

National Latin Exam Reminder to all Latin I and Latin II students- Please return to your 6th period class at 3:00PM on Monday March 8 to take the National Latin Exam. The exam will take one hour. Bring a pencil and all of your Cambridge Latin knowledge. BONAM FORTUNAM!

Science Olympiad Competition UHS Science Olympiad teams compete this Saturday, March 6th beginning at 8AM at Clovis North Campus

Clubs

Science Olympiad - All Teams Our next prep session is Friday, Feb 12, from 3 - 6 pm (or so). We will meet in Dr. Gettman's room initially. Bring your materials for your events. Please let your coach know if you have any conflict with this time (other than rehearsals).
Remaining meetings:
Friday, Feb 12, 3-6pm
Friday, Feb 19, 3-6pm
Friday, Feb 26, 3-6pm
Friday, Mar 5, 3-?? pm - Last prep session; mandatory for ALL teams and alternates

Student Congress Meeting TODAY (Wednesday, March 3) at lunch in LS169. Come by at 12:15 to compare notes and prepare research for next week's competition!
Prep sessions are Mondays and Thursdays in LS169. If you're interested in joining, sign up for at least 3 prep sessions before the event and have Ms. Bergen sign off on your research notes. The competition is Thursday, March 11th, 4pm - finish.

Student Activities

Science Olympiad Meeting All Science Olympiad teams meet from 3-6 PM on Feb. 26th and March 5th in preparation for competition on Saturday the 6th.

Community Opportunities

College Info

UC Davis Young Scholars Program The UC Davis Young Scholars Program is a summer residential research program designed to expose 40, high achieving high school sophomores and juniors to the world of original research in the natural sciences with emphases on the biological, environmental and agricultural sciences. Participants in the 2010 UCD-YSP will work one-on-one with research faculty and research groups in state of the art laboratories for six weeks. Each student will work on an individual project and prepare a journal quality paper and symposium presentation about their work. In addition to scientific research, the UCD-YSP strives to introduce participants to the climate and culture of living and working on a university campus. Staff make every effort to model the experiences that participants will have during their first years of college. For more information, please visit: http://ysp.ucdavis.edu

Applications are due by 03/31/2010

University of the Pacific Music Camp Pacific Music Camp offers a wide variety of ensembles, electives, and social activities for junior and senior high school musicians. Week-long camps run from July 27th through August 15th.

Register online and receive a $10 discount. http://go.pacific.edu/MusicCamp

Exploring Engineering at the University of Maryland E2 @ UMD is an opportunity to meet other young women interested in mathematics or science and to learn from female professors and students in the field. Throughout the week, learn about the various disciplines of engineering available to study at UMD.

For more information, please visit http://www.eng.umd.edu/summer. Applications will be reviewed on March 26, 2010.

Summer Science Program (SSP) What is SSP? A 6-week residential enrichment program in which students working in teams of 3, learn enough astrophysics, calculus, and programming to observe a near-earth asteroid and calculate its orbit from their own observations. Who? High school juniors, gifted in math & science, currently taking calculus or pre-calc Why? Accelerate students' intellectual and personal development Where? Two campuses: Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA and New Mexico Tech in Socorro, NM; How to apply? www.summerscience.org Deadline: Postmarked by Monday, March 15th

Washington University's High School Summer Scholars Program This summer program is for rising juniors and seniors. It is a five week summer program on the college campus of Washington University in St. Louis. Students are given the opportunity to take up to seven units of college coursework for credit and participate in a variety of social outings. Visit summerscholars.wustl.edu for information and application materials.

Apprenticeship Program IEA's Apprenticeship Program nurtures the extraordinary potential of gifted high school students by providing them with challenging, hands-on learning experiences with mentors in various professions and opportunities to interact with intellectual peers for three to four weeks during the summer. This year's Apprenticeship Program features several sites in Southern California and San Francisco including the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Art Center College of Design, and the Los Angeles Superior Court.

Apprenticeship Program Dates
Los Angeles
3 week program: June 27-July 17
4 week program: June 27-July 24

Art Center College of Design (Industrial Design)
Avery Dennison Research Center (Laminate Materials)
California Institute of Technology (Scientific Computing)
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles (Pediatric Medical Research)
Los Angeles Superior Court (Law and Order)
National Science Foundation Center for the Science and Engineering of Materials at Caltech (Applied Physics, Materials Science, Solid State Ionics)

San Francisco
3 week program: June 20-July 10

Gensler (Architecture and Design)
University of California, San Francisco (Genetic Epidemiology)

During the program, Apprentices spend week days working with their mentors on pre-arranged projects, and at the end of the program they are required to present their work to fellow participants and other interested parties. Apprentices live on campus at a local college and IEA staff transport them to and from sites, supervise them, and provide enriching evening and weekend activities. Past program participants rave about their experiences and many have gone on to attend prestigious universities and major in the field of study they explored as an Apprentice.

Applications and additional information about the program are available on our website at http://www.educationaladvancement.org.

George Washington University Pre-College Program

High school students in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade are invited to participate in a summer pre-college experience that is academically engaging and life-changing. Learn from GW faculty and field experts, take advantage of the city (Washington D.C.), and make new friends from around the country and the world.

Requirements include:
-Application form
-350-word essay stating why you are interested in the course(s) you selected and what you hope to learn
-Academic transcript (including current year grades)
-One recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor
-$30 application fee

Session I Courses: July 7-16, 2010
Biomedical Engineering, Election Politics, Crime and Justice, Photojournalism: Media in Focus, Writing the City

Session II Courses: July 21-30, 2010
U.S. Foreign Policy, Going Green: Service and Policy, Theatre: Onstage and Off, Robotics, Women's Leadership

Deadline to apply is May 1st.
Visit precollege.gwu.edu for the application information and to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

UC Berkeley - Cal Day 2010 Cal Day, the annual open house at the University of California, Berkeley is the perfect time for newly admitted and prospective students to attend information sessions with faculty and staff in many fields. Join the popular guided tours of the campus, residence halls, libraries, and other sites.

Please visit calday.berkeley.edu for more information.
Cal Day is on Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 9am - 4pm.

Arts & Communication Pre-College Studio Programs - Emerson College Are you a high school student with a passion for creative writing, stage acting, musical theater performance, stage design, filmmaking, or television production? Is a summer academic program, where you can pursue your creative interests and develop your talents, on your list of things to do? Does an environment where you can explore, get feedback, work on projects or performances, and meet other creative students appeal to you? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, the five-week Arts & Communication Pre-College Studio Programs at Emerson College are just right for you!

Interested students can download an application at www.emerson.edu/ce.

Scholarship Info

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet. Their leadership and courage make them true heroesÑand inspirations to us all. Each year, the Barron Prize selects ten winners nationwide. Half of the winners have focused on helping their communities and fellow beings; half have focused on protecting the health and sustainability of the environment.The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes is available to students age 18 and younger who have organized and led a service activity that has clearly benefited other people. Your service activity must have been initiated and motivated primarily by you and cannot have been an assignment for school or work. Additionally, you must demonstrate a positive spirit and high moral purpose. The Barron Prize relies on thoughtful adults to identify and nominate children from the diverse communities in which they live. The Prize accepts nominations on an annual basis and distributes $2,500 awards every fall. To nominate a young person, the adult nominator must submit a fully-completed nomination packet and references form (received in the Prize office by April 30). For more information and to view the nomination form, go to www.barronprize.org Talk to your counselor if you would like to be nominated!

American Legion Scholarship American Legion Scholarship is a offering up to $18,000 in scholarship money for the best constitutional speech. This years topics include issues within the following: Amendment 5, Amendment 6, Article 5, and Article 4 Section 3 Para 1. Speak to Mrs. Bergen for more details.

Scholarship Opportunities from the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Are you the child of a vineyard employee or the child of a wine grape grower OR are you interested in studying viticulture/enology? If your family owns a vineyard or is a vineyard employee, you may be eligible for one of 6 scholarships offered to graduating seniors by the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation. At least two scholarships offered provide $1,000 per year for four years at any UC or CSU campus and at least four scholarships offered provide $500 a year for two years at any California community college. Students may study the subject of their choice. For students interested in studying viticulture and/or enology, the Foundation is offering the Robert Miller Scholarship. This scholarship program is for students interested in attending Alan Hancock Community College of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. For more information and for applications and supporting materials, go to www.cwggt.org. The dealine is April 2, 2010. If you have any questions, call 800/241-1800.

American Iris Society Scholarship A $500 scholarship is available for students who are planning to pursue a career in horticulture, floriculture, or a closely related field. Applications may be obtained from Ms. Patterson and are due by April 2, 2010.

Cabrillo Clubs of California Scholarships - Seniors The Cabrillo Clubs of California are offering $500.00 scholarships to high school seniors of Portuguese heritage. To qualify: 1. student must be of Portuguese descent on father's or mother's side, be a US citizen or permanent resident 2. maintained a minimum of 3.50 grade point average in high school and be a graduating senior of a California high school 3. meet all requirements set down by an accredited university or college of the student's choice 4. participated in at least three extra-curricular activities while in high school 5. present three letters of recommendation Applications are available online at www.cabrillocivicclubs.org or come see the counselor interns in room 12. Applications must be postmarked by March 15, 2010.

Anthony Brucia Success Award The San Joaquin Section of CASCWA (California Association of Supervisors of Child Welfare & Attendance) provides scholarship awards to high school seniors attending schools in the San Joaquin region. This year, 8 scholarships are available. The award is intended for students who have made a turn-around in their lives. The kind of student the CASCWA wants to recognize and honor is a a student who may not have been a 4.0+ with a sterling academic record throughout high school. CASCWA is looking for a student who may have had to overcome lack of success early on due to a variety of reasons, including but not limited to personal or family problems. CASCWA wants to show their respect to those students who may have been burdened by "at risk" circumstances and/or may have "hit bottom" but are now putting things back together. Please visit the Counseling Interns (Room 12) for more information. Application must be postmarked no later than April 2, 2010.

SENIORS-Scholarship Opportunity
Fresno State Chapter of the Golden Key International Honor Society is offering a $200.00 scholarship to a UHS SENIOR.
Please submit a typed "personal statement" -Maximum of 500 words(one that could be used to apply to college" to the UHS Office by Monday, March 29 @ 5:00 PM.
The GK officers from the Fresno State Chapter will judge the essays.

Central Valley Foreign Language Scholarship The Central Valley Foreign Language Association will be awarding six scholarships to Seniors. Five winners will receive $500 and one winner will receive $1000. See Mrs. Bird for more details and for an application. Applications require one letter of recommendation (by Mrs. Downer) and are due by March 26th.

California Table Grape Workers Scholarship The California Table Grape Commission is accepting applications for scholarship funds offered by the state's fresh grape farmers. Three $16,000 scholarships are available to 2010 graduating seniors or high school graduates who plan to attend a four-year college or university in California.
Scholarship applications are available to download at the commission's website, www.grapesfromcalifornia.com or come see one of the counselor interns.
Contact Rachel Guy at 559-447-8350 or rachel@grapesfromcalifornia.com if you have any questions.
The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, March 19, 2010.

Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program Recognize and reward young volunteers who have helped make their communities a better place. Whether organizing a local food drive, helping a younger child learn to read or cleaning up a community park, every contribution makes a difference.

Please visit www.kohlskids.com to nominate a deserving kid age 6 to 18. Scholarship nominations will be accepted February 1st through March 15, 2010.

Central California Big Band Dance Society Scholarship The Central California Big Band Dance Society is again offering scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to several valley seniors who are enrolled in a music program and will be continuing their education in music at a college or university.

For an application, please come see the counselor interns in room 12. All applications must be postmarked by March 19, 2010.

Civil Service Employees Insurance Company's Scholarship To promote driver safety and awareness among young people, Civil Service Employees Insurance Company (CSE) will award up to two $1,000 and eight $500 scholarships, one each to a child of a full-time public employee, based on an essay discussing ways the teenage automobile accident rate can be reduced.

For eligibility, procedures, and application, please visit CSE's website at http://cseinsurance.com/scholarship.htm
The competition deadline to receive essays and applications is April 5, 2010.

Janet Miller
University High School
2355 E. Keats M/S UH 134
Fresno, CA 93740
Office-559-278-8264
Fax-559-278-0447

University High School Bulletin for Thursday, March 4, 2010
www.csufresno.edu/univhigh

Phoenix Alliance invites you to the Spring Fundraiser!
Phoenix Alliance invites you to Rome Wasn't Built in a Day!
Friday, March 12, 5:30 - 11:00
Casual dress to relax, Toga for fun!
Go on-line (follow the link on the UHS Home page) to buy tickets or make payment by check to Phoenix Alliance and drop it off in the office.
We will also have a table in front of the office and you can buy your tickets at the Open House on March 2.

Super Raffle at the Spring Fundraiser!
Super raffle tickets for $25.00 each will be available at open house or online at the "Rome Wasn't Built in a Day!" payment site.
This is a chance to win a $1,000.00 cash prize.
Regular raffle tickets will also be on sale at open house

Would you like to be a Peer Mentor? Are you looking for a way to get involved at UHS and help other students at the same time? If the answer is YES then consider becoming a Peer Mentor for the 2010-11 school year. You have to be a rising Junior or Senior to apply. See Mrs. Bird for an application and more details. Applications are due by Friday, March 26th (no exceptions).

Firebird (Newspaper) Meeting There will be a Firebird Newspaper Meeting on Friday, March 5th at lunch in the CMC.

March Phoenix Alliance Meeting-Date Change
March Phoenix Alliance Meeting
Thursday, March 18, 2010
7:00 PM
Room 18

Please check bulletin next week for parking code.

ASB Meeting
Attention all Class Officers
Please attend this week's ASB meeting to get WASC Instructions.

Early Release Day on Wednesday, March 10th
Students will be dismissed at 12:20 on Wednesday, March 10th.
Schedule for the day:
Period 1: 8:20-8:55
Period 2: 9:00-9:35
Period 3: 9:40-10:15
Morning Break: 10:15-10:25
Period 4: 10:25-11:00
Period 6: 11:05-11:40
Period 7: 11:45-12:20

Mrs. Bird out Thursday and Friday Mrs. Bird will be out this Thursday and Friday on a College Visitation trip to New York University. She will be available by email only. If you need immediate assistance please see Mrs. Patterson or one of the counseling interns in room 12.

Senior Grad Night Payments Due Soon Attention, seniors and their parents! The fees for this year's Grad Night event at Disneyland on June 10 are due to UHS by Wednesday, March 31. The total cost is $120, and this covers both the price of admission and the transportation. The fee should be paid via check made out to University High School, and all checks should be brought directly to Mr. Peter Johnson in Room 11.

Student Recognitions

Parent Notices

CONTRIBUTE TO THE SPRING FUNDRAISER
UHS needs help locating donors and donations for the SILENT AUCTION.
Can you help by contacting the businesses in your community to donate items?
A Contact Letter on UHS stationary with the tax-deductible donation number is available in the office.

Our auction themes include:
SPORTS & HOBBIES
STUDENT INTERESTS
ART, DESIGN & JEWELRY
GARDENING & OUTDOORS
WINES & DINING
ENTERTAINMENT & SPECIAL OCCASIONS
SPAS & SERVICES
Remember:100% of the funds we raise will directly benefit our teachers and students.
All donations, including items and gift certificates can be dropped off at the UHS main office or
Contact Anna Marie Herrick @ 696-4014 or a.herrick@sbcglobal.net

General Announcements

Internship Opportunity with Meg Whitman for Governor 2010 Campaign
Meg Whitman, former CEO of eBay Inc., is running as a Republican candidate for Governor of California in 2010 and the Whitman for Governor Campaign is offering internship opportunities throughout the academic year. The Campaign seeks dedicated and enthusiastic high school seniors for internships within their Political department.

The intern program provides students with a unique opportunity to be a part of the inner workings of a fully operational gubernatorial campaign. Although this is an unpaid position, interns will learn valuable lessons about how a campaign functions both strategically and operationally. Interns will also gain insight into the key issues in the race as well as political organizing and voter outreach, press relations, fundraising, and coalitions development.

Expectations: What they are looking for?
i. Political awareness and a firm commitment to Meg Whitman's vision to build A New California
ii. A willingness and enthusiasm to lend a hand to all facets of the campaign, wherever help is needed
iii. A strong work ethic and sense of initiative
iv. Solid written and oral communication skills
v. Basic computer skills; experience with Microsoft Excel and Word

If you are interested in applying, please contact Joan Silva at: jsilva@megwhitman.com or at 408-896-2931.
www.MegWhitman.com

Help save a life! Support the Pennies for Patients Drive. Help save a life!! Between February 22 and March 12, the UHS Leo Club is holding a "Pennies for Patients" Fundraiser, with all proceeds supporting children suffering from leukemia & lymphatic cancer. The winning class, with the most money raised, wins a pizza party! Donate spare change in the following classrooms: Freshman- Mrs. Hill & Mrs. Phannaphob, Sophomores- Mrs. Bergen & Mrs. Downer, Juniors- Mr. Utheim & Dr. Torrance, Seniors- Mr. Johnson & Mr. Roberts. Also, help us "stick it to cancer" by donating $1.00 to duct tape Mr. Mendelsohn and Mr. Hagen (completely from head to toe) to a wall during lunch on Friday, March 12!

National Latin Exam Reminder to all Latin I and Latin II students- Please return to your 6th period class at 3:00PM on Monday March 8 to take the National Latin Exam. The exam will take one hour. Bring a pencil and all of your Cambridge Latin knowledge. BONAM FORTUNAM!

Science Olympiad Competition UHS Science Olympiad teams compete this Saturday, March 6th beginning at 8AM at Clovis North Campus

Clubs

Science Olympiad - All Teams Our next prep session is Friday, Feb 12, from 3 - 6 pm (or so). We will meet in Dr. Gettman's room initially. Bring your materials for your events. Please let your coach know if you have any conflict with this time (other than rehearsals).
Remaining meetings:
Friday, Feb 12, 3-6pm
Friday, Feb 19, 3-6pm
Friday, Feb 26, 3-6pm
Friday, Mar 5, 3-?? pm - Last prep session; mandatory for ALL teams and alternates

Student Congress Meeting TODAY (Wednesday, March 3) at lunch in LS169. Come by at 12:15 to compare notes and prepare research for next week's competition!
Prep sessions are Mondays and Thursdays in LS169. If you're interested in joining, sign up for at least 3 prep sessions before the event and have Ms. Bergen sign off on your research notes. The competition is Thursday, March 11th, 4pm - finish.

Student Activities

Science Olympiad Meeting All Science Olympiad teams meet from 3-6 PM on Feb. 26th and March 5th in preparation for competition on Saturday the 6th.

Community Opportunities

College Info

UC Davis Young Scholars Program The UC Davis Young Scholars Program is a summer residential research program designed to expose 40, high achieving high school sophomores and juniors to the world of original research in the natural sciences with emphases on the biological, environmental and agricultural sciences. Participants in the 2010 UCD-YSP will work one-on-one with research faculty and research groups in state of the art laboratories for six weeks. Each student will work on an individual project and prepare a journal quality paper and symposium presentation about their work. In addition to scientific research, the UCD-YSP strives to introduce participants to the climate and culture of living and working on a university campus. Staff make every effort to model the experiences that participants will have during their first years of college. For more information, please visit: http://ysp.ucdavis.edu

Applications are due by 03/31/2010

University of the Pacific Music Camp Pacific Music Camp offers a wide variety of ensembles, electives, and social activities for junior and senior high school musicians. Week-long camps run from July 27th through August 15th.

Register online and receive a $10 discount. http://go.pacific.edu/MusicCamp

Exploring Engineering at the University of Maryland E2 @ UMD is an opportunity to meet other young women interested in mathematics or science and to learn from female professors and students in the field. Throughout the week, learn about the various disciplines of engineering available to study at UMD.

For more information, please visit http://www.eng.umd.edu/summer. Applications will be reviewed on March 26, 2010.

Summer Science Program (SSP) What is SSP? A 6-week residential enrichment program in which students working in teams of 3, learn enough astrophysics, calculus, and programming to observe a near-earth asteroid and calculate its orbit from their own observations. Who? High school juniors, gifted in math & science, currently taking calculus or pre-calc Why? Accelerate students' intellectual and personal development Where? Two campuses: Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA and New Mexico Tech in Socorro, NM; How to apply? www.summerscience.org Deadline: Postmarked by Monday, March 15th

Washington University's High School Summer Scholars Program This summer program is for rising juniors and seniors. It is a five week summer program on the college campus of Washington University in St. Louis. Students are given the opportunity to take up to seven units of college coursework for credit and participate in a variety of social outings. Visit summerscholars.wustl.edu for information and application materials.

Apprenticeship Program IEA's Apprenticeship Program nurtures the extraordinary potential of gifted high school students by providing them with challenging, hands-on learning experiences with mentors in various professions and opportunities to interact with intellectual peers for three to four weeks during the summer. This year's Apprenticeship Program features several sites in Southern California and San Francisco including the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Art Center College of Design, and the Los Angeles Superior Court.

Apprenticeship Program Dates
Los Angeles
3 week program: June 27-July 17
4 week program: June 27-July 24

Art Center College of Design (Industrial Design)
Avery Dennison Research Center (Laminate Materials)
California Institute of Technology (Scientific Computing)
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles (Pediatric Medical Research)
Los Angeles Superior Court (Law and Order)
National Science Foundation Center for the Science and Engineering of Materials at Caltech (Applied Physics, Materials Science, Solid State Ionics)

San Francisco
3 week program: June 20-July 10

Gensler (Architecture and Design)
University of California, San Francisco (Genetic Epidemiology)

During the program, Apprentices spend week days working with their mentors on pre-arranged projects, and at the end of the program they are required to present their work to fellow participants and other interested parties. Apprentices live on campus at a local college and IEA staff transport them to and from sites, supervise them, and provide enriching evening and weekend activities. Past program participants rave about their experiences and many have gone on to attend prestigious universities and major in the field of study they explored as an Apprentice.

Applications and additional information about the program are available on our website at http://www.educationaladvancement.org.

George Washington University Pre-College Program

High school students in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade are invited to participate in a summer pre-college experience that is academically engaging and life-changing. Learn from GW faculty and field experts, take advantage of the city (Washington D.C.), and make new friends from around the country and the world.

Requirements include:
-Application form
-350-word essay stating why you are interested in the course(s) you selected and what you hope to learn
-Academic transcript (including current year grades)
-One recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor
-$30 application fee

Session I Courses: July 7-16, 2010
Biomedical Engineering, Election Politics, Crime and Justice, Photojournalism: Media in Focus, Writing the City

Session II Courses: July 21-30, 2010
U.S. Foreign Policy, Going Green: Service and Policy, Theatre: Onstage and Off, Robotics, Women's Leadership

Deadline to apply is May 1st.
Visit precollege.gwu.edu for the application information and to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

UC Berkeley - Cal Day 2010 Cal Day, the annual open house at the University of California, Berkeley is the perfect time for newly admitted and prospective students to attend information sessions with faculty and staff in many fields. Join the popular guided tours of the campus, residence halls, libraries, and other sites.

Please visit calday.berkeley.edu for more information.
Cal Day is on Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 9am - 4pm.

Arts & Communication Pre-College Studio Programs - Emerson College Are you a high school student with a passion for creative writing, stage acting, musical theater performance, stage design, filmmaking, or television production? Is a summer academic program, where you can pursue your creative interests and develop your talents, on your list of things to do? Does an environment where you can explore, get feedback, work on projects or performances, and meet other creative students appeal to you? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, the five-week Arts & Communication Pre-College Studio Programs at Emerson College are just right for you!

Interested students can download an application at www.emerson.edu/ce.

Scholarship Info

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet. Their leadership and courage make them true heroesÑand inspirations to us all. Each year, the Barron Prize selects ten winners nationwide. Half of the winners have focused on helping their communities and fellow beings; half have focused on protecting the health and sustainability of the environment.The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes is available to students age 18 and younger who have organized and led a service activity that has clearly benefited other people. Your service activity must have been initiated and motivated primarily by you and cannot have been an assignment for school or work. Additionally, you must demonstrate a positive spirit and high moral purpose. The Barron Prize relies on thoughtful adults to identify and nominate children from the diverse communities in which they live. The Prize accepts nominations on an annual basis and distributes $2,500 awards every fall. To nominate a young person, the adult nominator must submit a fully-completed nomination packet and references form (received in the Prize office by April 30). For more information and to view the nomination form, go to www.barronprize.org Talk to your counselor if you would like to be nominated!

American Legion Scholarship American Legion Scholarship is a offering up to $18,000 in scholarship money for the best constitutional speech. This years topics include issues within the following: Amendment 5, Amendment 6, Article 5, and Article 4 Section 3 Para 1. Speak to Mrs. Bergen for more details.

Scholarship Opportunities from the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Are you the child of a vineyard employee or the child of a wine grape grower OR are you interested in studying viticulture/enology? If your family owns a vineyard or is a vineyard employee, you may be eligible for one of 6 scholarships offered to graduating seniors by the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation. At least two scholarships offered provide $1,000 per year for four years at any UC or CSU campus and at least four scholarships offered provide $500 a year for two years at any California community college. Students may study the subject of their choice. For students interested in studying viticulture and/or enology, the Foundation is offering the Robert Miller Scholarship. This scholarship program is for students interested in attending Alan Hancock Community College of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. For more information and for applications and supporting materials, go to www.cwggt.org. The dealine is April 2, 2010. If you have any questions, call 800/241-1800.

American Iris Society Scholarship A $500 scholarship is available for students who are planning to pursue a career in horticulture, floriculture, or a closely related field. Applications may be obtained from Ms. Patterson and are due by April 2, 2010.

Cabrillo Clubs of California Scholarships - Seniors The Cabrillo Clubs of California are offering $500.00 scholarships to high school seniors of Portuguese heritage. To qualify: 1. student must be of Portuguese descent on father's or mother's side, be a US citizen or permanent resident 2. maintained a minimum of 3.50 grade point average in high school and be a graduating senior of a California high school 3. meet all requirements set down by an accredited university or college of the student's choice 4. participated in at least three extra-curricular activities while in high school 5. present three letters of recommendation Applications are available online at www.cabrillocivicclubs.org or come see the counselor interns in room 12. Applications must be postmarked by March 15, 2010.

Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) 2010 The Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Award is open to graduating high school senior scholar athletes. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in academics, athletic performance, leadership and community service. SAMMY winners receive a scholarship of $7,500, an awards weekend at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex and the opportunity to be pictured in USA TODAY and other national publications, awarded to each of the 25 regional winners.

SAMMY 2010 applications will only be accepted online at bodybymilk.com until Friday, March 5th.

Anthony Brucia Success Award The San Joaquin Section of CASCWA (California Association of Supervisors of Child Welfare & Attendance) provides scholarship awards to high school seniors attending schools in the San Joaquin region. This year, 8 scholarships are available. The award is intended for students who have made a turn-around in their lives. The kind of student the CASCWA wants to recognize and honor is a a student who may not have been a 4.0+ with a sterling academic record throughout high school. CASCWA is looking for a student who may have had to overcome lack of success early on due to a variety of reasons, including but not limited to personal or family problems. CASCWA wants to show their respect to those students who may have been burdened by "at risk" circumstances and/or may have "hit bottom" but are now putting things back together. Please visit the Counseling Interns (Room 12) for more information. Application must be postmarked no later than April 2, 2010.

SENIORS-Scholarship Opportunity
Fresno State Chapter of the Golden Key International Honor Society is offering a $200.00 scholarship to a UHS SENIOR.
Please submit a typed "personal statement" -Maximum of 500 words(one that could be used to apply to college" to the UHS Office by Monday, March 29 @ 5:00 PM.
The GK officers from the Fresno State Chapter will judge the essays.

Central Valley Foreign Language Scholarship The Central Valley Foreign Language Association will be awarding six scholarships to Seniors. Five winners will receive $500 and one winner will receive $1000. See Mrs. Bird for more details and for an application. Applications require one letter of recommendation (by Mrs. Downer) and are due by March 26th.

California Table Grape Workers Scholarship The California Table Grape Commission is accepting applications for scholarship funds offered by the state's fresh grape farmers. Three $16,000 scholarships are available to 2010 graduating seniors or high school graduates who plan to attend a four-year college or university in California.
Scholarship applications are available to download at the commission's website, www.grapesfromcalifornia.com or come see one of the counselor interns.
Contact Rachel Guy at 559-447-8350 or rachel@grapesfromcalifornia.com if you have any questions.
The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, March 19, 2010.

Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program Recognize and reward young volunteers who have helped make their communities a better place. Whether organizing a local food drive, helping a younger child learn to read or cleaning up a community park, every contribution makes a difference.

Please visit www.kohlskids.com to nominate a deserving kid age 6 to 18. Scholarship nominations will be accepted February 1st through March 15, 2010.

Central California Big Band Dance Society Scholarship The Central California Big Band Dance Society is again offering scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to several valley seniors who are enrolled in a music program and will be continuing their education in music at a college or university.

For an application, please come see the counselor interns in room 12. All applications must be postmarked by March 19, 2010.

Civil Service Employees Insurance Company's Scholarship To promote driver safety and awareness among young people, Civil Service Employees Insurance Company (CSE) will award up to two $1,000 and eight $500 scholarships, one each to a child of a full-time public employee, based on an essay discussing ways the teenage automobile accident rate can be reduced.

For eligibility, procedures, and application, please visit CSE's website at http://cseinsurance.com/scholarship.htm
The competition deadline to receive essays and applications is April 5, 2010.

Janet Miller
University High School
2355 E. Keats M/S UH 134
Fresno, CA 93740
Office-559-278-8264
Fax-559-278-0447

University High School Bulletin for Wednesday, March 3, 2010
www.csufresno.edu/univhigh

Phoenix Alliance invites you to the Spring Fundraiser!
Phoenix Alliance invites you to Rome Wasn't Built in a Day!
Friday, March 12, 5:30 - 11:00
Casual dress to relax, Toga for fun!
Go on-line (follow the link on the UHS Home page) to buy tickets or make payment by check to Phoenix Alliance and drop it off in the office.
We will also have a table in front of the office and you can buy your tickets at the Open House on March 2.

Super Raffle at the Spring Fundraiser!
Super raffle tickets for $25.00 each will be available at open house or online at the "Rome Wasn't Built in a Day!" payment site.
This is a chance to win a $1,000.00 cash prize.
Regular raffle tickets will also be on sale at open house

Peer Mentor Meeting There will be a Peer Mentor Meeting at lunch on Wednesday, March 3rd in room 18. Let Mrs. Bird know if you are unable to attend.

Would you like to be a Peer Mentor? Are you looking for a way to get involved at UHS and help other students at the same time? If the answer is YES then consider becoming a Peer Mentor for the 2010-11 school year. You have to be a rising Junior or Senior to apply. See Mrs. Bird for an application and more details. Applications are due by Friday, March 26th (no exceptions).

Firebird (Newspaper) Meeting There will be a Firebird Newspaper Meeting on Friday, March 5th at lunch in the CMC.

CATS Trip participants
Mandatory Meeting for all students going to Hollywood for the CATS performance. The meeting will be Wednesday at 12:20 in room 18. You must be at the meeting to confirm your participation and get permission slips. See you all at the meeting!

Senior Grad Night Payments Due Soon Attention, seniors and their parents! The fees for this year's Grad Night event at Disneyland on June 10 are due to UHS by Wednesday, March 31. The total cost is $120, and this covers both the price of admission and the transportation. The fee should be paid via check made out to University High School, and all checks should be brought directly to Mr. Peter Johnson in Room 11.

Student Recognitions

Parent Notices

CONTRIBUTE TO THE SPRING FUNDRAISER
UHS needs help locating donors and donations for the SILENT AUCTION.
Can you help by contacting the businesses in your community to donate items?
A Contact Letter on UHS stationary with the tax-deductible donation number is available in the office.

Our auction themes include:
SPORTS & HOBBIES
STUDENT INTERESTS
ART, DESIGN & JEWELRY
GARDENING & OUTDOORS
WINES & DINING
ENTERTAINMENT & SPECIAL OCCASIONS
SPAS & SERVICES
Remember:100% of the funds we raise will directly benefit our teachers and students.
All donations, including items and gift certificates can be dropped off at the UHS main office or
Contact Anna Marie Herrick @ 696-4014 or a.herrick@sbcglobal.net

General Announcements

Internship Opportunity with Meg Whitman for Governor 2010 Campaign
Meg Whitman, former CEO of eBay Inc., is running as a Republican candidate for Governor of California in 2010 and the Whitman for Governor Campaign is offering internship opportunities throughout the academic year. The Campaign seeks dedicated and enthusiastic high school seniors for internships within their Political department.

The intern program provides students with a unique opportunity to be a part of the inner workings of a fully operational gubernatorial campaign. Although this is an unpaid position, interns will learn valuable lessons about how a campaign functions both strategically and operationally. Interns will also gain insight into the key issues in the race as well as political organizing and voter outreach, press relations, fundraising, and coalitions development.

Expectations: What they are looking for?
i. Political awareness and a firm commitment to Meg Whitman's vision to build A New California
ii. A willingness and enthusiasm to lend a hand to all facets of the campaign, wherever help is needed
iii. A strong work ethic and sense of initiative
iv. Solid written and oral communication skills
v. Basic computer skills; experience with Microsoft Excel and Word

If you are interested in applying, please contact Joan Silva at: jsilva@megwhitman.com or at 408-896-2931.
www.MegWhitman.com

Help save a life! Support the Pennies for Patients Drive. Help save a life!! Between February 22 and March 12, the UHS Leo Club is holding a "Pennies for Patients" Fundraiser, with all proceeds supporting children suffering from leukemia & lymphatic cancer. The winning class, with the most money raised, wins a pizza party! Donate spare change in the following classrooms: Freshman- Mrs. Hill & Mrs. Phannaphob, Sophomores- Mrs. Bergen & Mrs. Downer, Juniors- Mr. Utheim & Dr. Torrance, Seniors- Mr. Johnson & Mr. Roberts. Also, help us "stick it to cancer" by donating $1.00 to duct tape Mr. Mendelsohn and Mr. Hagen (completely from head to toe) to a wall during lunch on Friday, March 12!

Science Olympiad Competition UHS Science Olympiad teams compete this Saturday, March 6th beginning at 8AM at Clovis North Campus

Clubs

Science Olympiad - All Teams Our next prep session is Friday, Feb 12, from 3 - 6 pm (or so). We will meet in Dr. Gettman's room initially. Bring your materials for your events. Please let your coach know if you have any conflict with this time (other than rehearsals).
Remaining meetings:
Friday, Feb 12, 3-6pm
Friday, Feb 19, 3-6pm
Friday, Feb 26, 3-6pm
Friday, Mar 5, 3-?? pm - Last prep session; mandatory for ALL teams and alternates

Student Congress Please come by LS169 and register your availability for a simulation exercise next Monday or Tuesday. Come by at lunch or after school--as soon as possible--so we can schedule the simulation.
Prep sessions are Mondays and Thursdays in LS169. If you're interested in joining, sign up for at least 3 prep sessions before the event and have Ms. Bergen sign off on your research notes. The competition is Thursday, March 11th, 4pm - finish.

Junior Classical League There will be a JCL Officers meeting on Tuesday 3/2 at 12:10 in Rm 9. This meeting will be brief, so please do not be late. There will be a MANDATORY meeting for all students attending the JCL State convention on Wednesday 3/3 in Rm. 9 at 12:15. Itineraries and permission slips will be passed out and other items will be discussed-so YOU MUST ATTEND!

Student Activities

Science Olympiad Meeting All Science Olympiad teams meet from 3-6 PM on Feb. 26th and March 5th in preparation for competition on Saturday the 6th.

Community Opportunities

College Info

UC Davis Young Scholars Program The UC Davis Young Scholars Program is a summer residential research program designed to expose 40, high achieving high school sophomores and juniors to the world of original research in the natural sciences with emphases on the biological, environmental and agricultural sciences. Participants in the 2010 UCD-YSP will work one-on-one with research faculty and research groups in state of the art laboratories for six weeks. Each student will work on an individual project and prepare a journal quality paper and symposium presentation about their work. In addition to scientific research, the UCD-YSP strives to introduce participants to the climate and culture of living and working on a university campus. Staff make every effort to model the experiences that participants will have during their first years of college. For more information, please visit: http://ysp.ucdavis.edu

Applications are due by 03/31/2010

University of the Pacific Music Camp Pacific Music Camp offers a wide variety of ensembles, electives, and social activities for junior and senior high school musicians. Week-long camps run from July 27th through August 15th.

Register online and receive a $10 discount. http://go.pacific.edu/MusicCamp

Exploring Engineering at the University of Maryland E2 @ UMD is an opportunity to meet other young women interested in mathematics or science and to learn from female professors and students in the field. Throughout the week, learn about the various disciplines of engineering available to study at UMD.

For more information, please visit http://www.eng.umd.edu/summer. Applications will be reviewed on March 26, 2010.

Summer Science Program (SSP) What is SSP? A 6-week residential enrichment program in which students working in teams of 3, learn enough astrophysics, calculus, and programming to observe a near-earth asteroid and calculate its orbit from their own observations. Who? High school juniors, gifted in math & science, currently taking calculus or pre-calc Why? Accelerate students' intellectual and personal development Where? Two campuses: Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA and New Mexico Tech in Socorro, NM; How to apply? www.summerscience.org Deadline: Postmarked by Monday, March 15th

Washington University's High School Summer Scholars Program This summer program is for rising juniors and seniors. It is a five week summer program on the college campus of Washington University in St. Louis. Students are given the opportunity to take up to seven units of college coursework for credit and participate in a variety of social outings. Visit summerscholars.wustl.edu for information and application materials.

Apprenticeship Program IEA's Apprenticeship Program nurtures the extraordinary potential of gifted high school students by providing them with challenging, hands-on learning experiences with mentors in various professions and opportunities to interact with intellectual peers for three to four weeks during the summer. This year's Apprenticeship Program features several sites in Southern California and San Francisco including the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Art Center College of Design, and the Los Angeles Superior Court.

Apprenticeship Program Dates
Los Angeles
3 week program: June 27-July 17
4 week program: June 27-July 24

Art Center College of Design (Industrial Design)
Avery Dennison Research Center (Laminate Materials)
California Institute of Technology (Scientific Computing)
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles (Pediatric Medical Research)
Los Angeles Superior Court (Law and Order)
National Science Foundation Center for the Science and Engineering of Materials at Caltech (Applied Physics, Materials Science, Solid State Ionics)

San Francisco
3 week program: June 20-July 10

Gensler (Architecture and Design)
University of California, San Francisco (Genetic Epidemiology)

During the program, Apprentices spend week days working with their mentors on pre-arranged projects, and at the end of the program they are required to present their work to fellow participants and other interested parties. Apprentices live on campus at a local college and IEA staff transport them to and from sites, supervise them, and provide enriching evening and weekend activities. Past program participants rave about their experiences and many have gone on to attend prestigious universities and major in the field of study they explored as an Apprentice.

Applications and additional information about the program are available on our website at http://www.educationaladvancement.org.

George Washington University Pre-College Program

High school students in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade are invited to participate in a summer pre-college experience that is academically engaging and life-changing. Learn from GW faculty and field experts, take advantage of the city (Washington D.C.), and make new friends from around the country and the world.

Requirements include:
-Application form
-350-word essay stating why you are interested in the course(s) you selected and what you hope to learn
-Academic transcript (including current year grades)
-One recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor
-$30 application fee

Session I Courses: July 7-16, 2010
Biomedical Engineering, Election Politics, Crime and Justice, Photojournalism: Media in Focus, Writing the City

Session II Courses: July 21-30, 2010
U.S. Foreign Policy, Going Green: Service and Policy, Theatre: Onstage and Off, Robotics, Women's Leadership

Deadline to apply is May 1st.
Visit precollege.gwu.edu for the application information and to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

UC Berkeley - Cal Day 2010 Cal Day, the annual open house at the University of California, Berkeley is the perfect time for newly admitted and prospective students to attend information sessions with faculty and staff in many fields. Join the popular guided tours of the campus, residence halls, libraries, and other sites.

Please visit calday.berkeley.edu for more information.
Cal Day is on Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 9am - 4pm.

Arts & Communication Pre-College Studio Programs - Emerson College Are you a high school student with a passion for creative writing, stage acting, musical theater performance, stage design, filmmaking, or television production? Is a summer academic program, where you can pursue your creative interests and develop your talents, on your list of things to do? Does an environment where you can explore, get feedback, work on projects or performances, and meet other creative students appeal to you? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, the five-week Arts & Communication Pre-College Studio Programs at Emerson College are just right for you!

Interested students can download an application at www.emerson.edu/ce.

Scholarship Info

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet. Their leadership and courage make them true heroesÑand inspirations to us all. Each year, the Barron Prize selects ten winners nationwide. Half of the winners have focused on helping their communities and fellow beings; half have focused on protecting the health and sustainability of the environment.The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes is available to students age 18 and younger who have organized and led a service activity that has clearly benefited other people. Your service activity must have been initiated and motivated primarily by you and cannot have been an assignment for school or work. Additionally, you must demonstrate a positive spirit and high moral purpose. The Barron Prize relies on thoughtful adults to identify and nominate children from the diverse communities in which they live. The Prize accepts nominations on an annual basis and distributes $2,500 awards every fall. To nominate a young person, the adult nominator must submit a fully-completed nomination packet and references form (received in the Prize office by April 30). For more information and to view the nomination form, go to www.barronprize.org Talk to your counselor if you would like to be nominated!

American Legion Scholarship American Legion Scholarship is a offering up to $18,000 in scholarship money for the best constitutional speech. This years topics include issues within the following: Amendment 5, Amendment 6, Article 5, and Article 4 Section 3 Para 1. Speak to Mrs. Bergen for more details.

Scholarship Opportunities from the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Are you the child of a vineyard employee or the child of a wine grape grower OR are you interested in studying viticulture/enology? If your family owns a vineyard or is a vineyard employee, you may be eligible for one of 6 scholarships offered to graduating seniors by the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation. At least two scholarships offered provide $1,000 per year for four years at any UC or CSU campus and at least four scholarships offered provide $500 a year for two years at any California community college. Students may study the subject of their choice. For students interested in studying viticulture and/or enology, the Foundation is offering the Robert Miller Scholarship. This scholarship program is for students interested in attending Alan Hancock Community College of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. For more information and for applications and supporting materials, go to www.cwggt.org. The dealine is April 2, 2010. If you have any questions, call 800/241-1800.

American Iris Society Scholarship A $500 scholarship is available for students who are planning to pursue a career in horticulture, floriculture, or a closely related field. Applications may be obtained from Ms. Patterson and are due by April 2, 2010.

Cabrillo Clubs of California Scholarships - Seniors The Cabrillo Clubs of California are offering $500.00 scholarships to high school seniors of Portuguese heritage. To qualify: 1. student must be of Portuguese descent on father's or mother's side, be a US citizen or permanent resident 2. maintained a minimum of 3.50 grade point average in high school and be a graduating senior of a California high school 3. meet all requirements set down by an accredited university or college of the student's choice 4. participated in at least three extra-curricular activities while in high school 5. present three letters of recommendation Applications are available online at www.cabrillocivicclubs.org or come see the counselor interns in room 12. Applications must be postmarked by March 15, 2010.

Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) 2010 The Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Award is open to graduating high school senior scholar athletes. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in academics, athletic performance, leadership and community service. SAMMY winners receive a scholarship of $7,500, an awards weekend at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex and the opportunity to be pictured in USA TODAY and other national publications, awarded to each of the 25 regional winners.

SAMMY 2010 applications will only be accepted online at bodybymilk.com until Friday, March 5th.

Anthony Brucia Success Award The San Joaquin Section of CASCWA (California Association of Supervisors of Child Welfare & Attendance) provides scholarship awards to high school seniors attending schools in the San Joaquin region. This year, 8 scholarships are available. The award is intended for students who have made a turn-around in their lives. The kind of student the CASCWA wants to recognize and honor is a a student who may not have been a 4.0+ with a sterling academic record throughout high school. CASCWA is looking for a student who may have had to overcome lack of success early on due to a variety of reasons, including but not limited to personal or family problems. CASCWA wants to show their respect to those students who may have been burdened by "at risk" circumstances and/or may have "hit bottom" but are now putting things back together. Please visit the Counseling Interns (Room 12) for more information. Application must be postmarked no later than April 2, 2010.

SENIORS-Scholarship Opportunity
Fresno State Chapter of the Golden Key International Honor Society is offering a $200.00 scholarship to a UHS SENIOR.
Please submit a typed "personal statement" -Maximum of 500 words(one that could be used to apply to college" to the UHS Office by Monday, March 29 @ 5:00 PM.
The GK officers from the Fresno State Chapter will judge the essays.

Central Valley Foreign Language Scholarship The Central Valley Foreign Language Association will be awarding six scholarships to Seniors. Five winners will receive $500 and one winner will receive $1000. See Mrs. Bird for more details and for an application. Applications require one letter of recommendation (by Mrs. Downer) and are due by March 26th.

California Table Grape Workers Scholarship The California Table Grape Commission is accepting applications for scholarship funds offered by the state's fresh grape farmers. Three $16,000 scholarships are available to 2010 graduating seniors or high school graduates who plan to attend a four-year college or university in California.
Scholarship applications are available to download at the commission's website, www.grapesfromcalifornia.com or come see one of the counselor interns.
Contact Rachel Guy at 559-447-8350 or rachel@grapesfromcalifornia.com if you have any questions.
The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, March 19, 2010.

Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program Recognize and reward young volunteers who have helped make their communities a better place. Whether organizing a local food drive, helping a younger child learn to read or cleaning up a community park, every contribution makes a difference.

Please visit www.kohlskids.com to nominate a deserving kid age 6 to 18. Scholarship nominations will be accepted February 1st through March 15, 2010.

Central California Big Band Dance Society Scholarship The Central California Big Band Dance Society is again offering scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to several valley seniors who are enrolled in a music program and will be continuing their education in music at a college or university.

For an application, please come see the counselor interns in room 12. All applications must be postmarked by March 19, 2010.

Civil Service Employees Insurance Company's Scholarship To promote driver safety and awareness among young people, Civil Service Employees Insurance Company (CSE) will award up to two $1,000 and eight $500 scholarships, one each to a child of a full-time public employee, based on an essay discussing ways the teenage automobile accident rate can be reduced.

For eligibility, procedures, and application, please visit CSE's website at http://cseinsurance.com/scholarship.htm
The competition deadline to receive essays and applications is April 5, 2010.

Janet Miller
University High School
2355 E. Keats M/S UH 134
Fresno, CA 93740
Office-559-278-8264
Fax-559-278-0447

University High School Bulletin for Tuesday, March 2, 2010
www.csufresno/univhigh

UHS Open House-March 2, 2010
You Are Cordially Invited to
UHS Open House 2010
March 2, 2010
5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Please bring your child's schedule to Open House.
To see the complete schedule of Open House events:
www.csufresno.edu/univhigh and click on the "Upcoming Events" tab then the "Open House" link.
Parking code: 17120053

Phoenix Alliance invites you to the Spring Fundraiser!
Phoenix Alliance invites you to Rome Wasn't Built in a Day!
Friday, March 12, 5:30 - 11:00
Casual dress to relax, Toga for fun!
Go on-line (follow the link on the UHS Home page) to buy tickets or make payment by check to Phoenix Alliance and drop it off in the office.
We will also have a table in front of the office and you can buy your tickets at the Open House on March 2.

EAP Exam for 11th Graders on Tuesday, March 2nd The essay portion of the EAP college readiness exam will be administered to all 11th graders on Tuesday, March 2nd in Dr. Torrance's class. This exam is one portion of the California Standards Test (CSTs). The results are used to place students into the appropriate level coursework if they elect to attend a school in the CSU system.

Super Raffle at the Spring Fundraiser!
Super raffle tickets for $25.00 each will be available at open house or online at the "Rome Wasn't Built in a Day!" payment site.
This is a chance to win a $1,000.00 cash prize.
Regular raffle tickets will also be on sale at open house

Peer Mentor Meeting There will be a Peer Mentor Meeting at lunch on Wednesday, March 3rd in room 18. Let Mrs. Bird know if you are unable to attend.

Would you like to be a Peer Mentor? Are you looking for a way to get involved at UHS and help other students at the same time? If the answer is YES then consider becoming a Peer Mentor for the 2010-11 school year. You have to be a rising Junior or Senior to apply. See Mrs. Bird for an application and more details. Applications are due by Friday, March 26th (no exceptions).

Firebird (Newspaper) Meeting There will be a Firebird Newspaper Meeting on Friday, March 5th at lunch in the CMC.

CATS Trip participants
Mandatory Meeting for all students going to Hollywood for the CATS performance. The meeting will be Wednesday at 12:20 in room 18. You must be at the meeting to confirm your participation and get permission slips. See you all at the meeting!

Student Recognitions

Parent Notices

CONTRIBUTE TO THE SPRING FUNDRAISER
UHS needs help locating donors and donations for the SILENT AUCTION.
Can you help by contacting the businesses in your community to donate items?
A Contact Letter on UHS stationary with the tax-deductible donation number is available in the office.

Our auction themes include:
SPORTS & HOBBIES
STUDENT INTERESTS
ART, DESIGN & JEWELRY
GARDENING & OUTDOORS
WINES & DINING
ENTERTAINMENT & SPECIAL OCCASIONS
SPAS & SERVICES
Remember:100% of the funds we raise will directly benefit our teachers and students.
All donations, including items and gift certificates can be dropped off at the UHS main office or
Contact Anna Marie Herrick @ 696-4014 or a.herrick@sbcglobal.net

CALLING FOR ALL AUCTION ITEMS!
NOW is a great time to bring in all auction items or to gather a few more before our Spring Fundraising Event.

EVERY ITEM helps. Items in all categories are needed, especially gift checks.
TAX/DONATION letters are available in the office when you contact a business, vendor or service and request a donation on hehalf of UHS.
BRING YOUR DONATION to the UHS office by March 5th.
OR CALL Anna Marie Herrick @ 696-4014 CONTRIBUTE soon.

General Announcements

Internship Opportunity with Meg Whitman for Governor 2010 Campaign
Meg Whitman, former CEO of eBay Inc., is running as a Republican candidate for Governor of California in 2010 and the Whitman for Governor Campaign is offering internship opportunities throughout the academic year. The Campaign seeks dedicated and enthusiastic high school seniors for internships within their Political department.

The intern program provides students with a unique opportunity to be a part of the inner workings of a fully operational gubernatorial campaign. Although this is an unpaid position, interns will learn valuable lessons about how a campaign functions both strategically and operationally. Interns will also gain insight into the key issues in the race as well as political organizing and voter outreach, press relations, fundraising, and coalitions development.

Expectations: What they are looking for?
i. Political awareness and a firm commitment to Meg Whitman's vision to build A New California
ii. A willingness and enthusiasm to lend a hand to all facets of the campaign, wherever help is needed
iii. A strong work ethic and sense of initiative
iv. Solid written and oral communication skills
v. Basic computer skills; experience with Microsoft Excel and Word

If you are interested in applying, please contact Joan Silva at: jsilva@megwhitman.com or at 408-896-2931.
www.MegWhitman.com

Help save a life! Support the Pennies for Patients Drive. Help save a life!! Between February 22 and March 12, the UHS Leo Club is holding a "Pennies for Patients" Fundraiser, with all proceeds supporting children suffering from leukemia & lymphatic cancer. The winning class, with the most money raised, wins a pizza party! Donate spare change in the following classrooms: Freshman- Mrs. Hill & Mrs. Phannaphob, Sophomores- Mrs. Bergen & Mrs. Downer, Juniors- Mr. Utheim & Dr. Torrance, Seniors- Mr. Johnson & Mr. Roberts. Also, help us "stick it to cancer" by donating $1.00 to duct tape Mr. Mendelsohn and Mr. Hagen (completely from head to toe) to a wall during lunch on Friday, March 12!

Science Olympiad Competition UHS Science Olympiad teams compete this Saturday, March 6th beginning at 8AM at Clovis North Campus

Clubs

Science Olympiad - All Teams Our next prep session is Friday, Feb 12, from 3 - 6 pm (or so). We will meet in Dr. Gettman's room initially. Bring your materials for your events. Please let your coach know if you have any conflict with this time (other than rehearsals).
Remaining meetings:
Friday, Feb 12, 3-6pm
Friday, Feb 19, 3-6pm
Friday, Feb 26, 3-6pm
Friday, Mar 5, 3-?? pm - Last prep session; mandatory for ALL teams and alternates

Student Congress You have the opportunity to debate issues like universal healthcare, genetic engineering, public transportation, prison reform, foreign aid and much more! Everyone can participate! Prep sessions are Mondays and Thursdays in LS169. If you're interested in joining, sign up for at least 3 prep sessions before the event and have Ms. Bergen sign off on your research notes. The competition is Thursday, March 11th, 4pm - finish.

Junior Classical League There will be a JCL Officers meeting on Tuesday 3/2 at 12:10 in Rm 9. This meeting will be brief, so please do not be late. There will be a MANDATORY meeting for all students attending the JCL State convention on Wednesday 3/3 in Rm. 9 at 12:15. Itineraries and permission slips will be passed out and other items will be discussed-so YOU MUST ATTEND!

Student Activities

Science Olympiad Meeting All Science Olympiad teams meet from 3-6 PM on Feb. 26th and March 5th in preparation for competition on Saturday the 6th.

Community Opportunities

College Info

UC Davis Young Scholars Program The UC Davis Young Scholars Program is a summer residential research program designed to expose 40, high achieving high school sophomores and juniors to the world of original research in the natural sciences with emphases on the biological, environmental and agricultural sciences. Participants in the 2010 UCD-YSP will work one-on-one with research faculty and research groups in state of the art laboratories for six weeks. Each student will work on an individual project and prepare a journal quality paper and symposium presentation about their work. In addition to scientific research, the UCD-YSP strives to introduce participants to the climate and culture of living and working on a university campus. Staff make every effort to model the experiences that participants will have during their first years of college. For more information, please visit: http://ysp.ucdavis.edu

Applications are due by 03/31/2010

University of the Pacific Music Camp Pacific Music Camp offers a wide variety of ensembles, electives, and social activities for junior and senior high school musicians. Week-long camps run from July 27th through August 15th.

Register online and receive a $10 discount. http://go.pacific.edu/MusicCamp

Exploring Engineering at the University of Maryland E2 @ UMD is an opportunity to meet other young women interested in mathematics or science and to learn from female professors and students in the field. Throughout the week, learn about the various disciplines of engineering available to study at UMD.

For more information, please visit http://www.eng.umd.edu/summer. Applications will be reviewed on March 26, 2010.

Summer Science Program (SSP) What is SSP? A 6-week residential enrichment program in which students working in teams of 3, learn enough astrophysics, calculus, and programming to observe a near-earth asteroid and calculate its orbit from their own observations. Who? High school juniors, gifted in math & science, currently taking calculus or pre-calc Why? Accelerate students' intellectual and personal development Where? Two campuses: Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA and New Mexico Tech in Socorro, NM; How to apply? www.summerscience.org Deadline: Postmarked by Monday, March 15th

Washington University's High School Summer Scholars Program This summer program is for rising juniors and seniors. It is a five week summer program on the college campus of Washington University in St. Louis. Students are given the opportunity to take up to seven units of college coursework for credit and participate in a variety of social outings. Visit summerscholars.wustl.edu for information and application materials.

Apprenticeship Program IEA's Apprenticeship Program nurtures the extraordinary potential of gifted high school students by providing them with challenging, hands-on learning experiences with mentors in various professions and opportunities to interact with intellectual peers for three to four weeks during the summer. This year's Apprenticeship Program features several sites in Southern California and San Francisco including the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Art Center College of Design, and the Los Angeles Superior Court.

Apprenticeship Program Dates
Los Angeles
3 week program: June 27-July 17
4 week program: June 27-July 24

Art Center College of Design (Industrial Design)
Avery Dennison Research Center (Laminate Materials)
California Institute of Technology (Scientific Computing)
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles (Pediatric Medical Research)
Los Angeles Superior Court (Law and Order)
National Science Foundation Center for the Science and Engineering of Materials at Caltech (Applied Physics, Materials Science, Solid State Ionics)

San Francisco
3 week program: June 20-July 10

Gensler (Architecture and Design)
University of California, San Francisco (Genetic Epidemiology)

During the program, Apprentices spend week days working with their mentors on pre-arranged projects, and at the end of the program they are required to present their work to fellow participants and other interested parties. Apprentices live on campus at a local college and IEA staff transport them to and from sites, supervise them, and provide enriching evening and weekend activities. Past program participants rave about their experiences and many have gone on to attend prestigious universities and major in the field of study they explored as an Apprentice.

Applications and additional information about the program are available on our website at http://www.educationaladvancement.org.

George Washington University Pre-College Program

High school students in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade are invited to participate in a summer pre-college experience that is academically engaging and life-changing. Learn from GW faculty and field experts, take advantage of the city (Washington D.C.), and make new friends from around the country and the world.

Requirements include:
-Application form
-350-word essay stating why you are interested in the course(s) you selected and what you hope to learn
-Academic transcript (including current year grades)
-One recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor
-$30 application fee

Session I Courses: July 7-16, 2010
Biomedical Engineering, Election Politics, Crime and Justice, Photojournalism: Media in Focus, Writing the City

Session II Courses: July 21-30, 2010
U.S. Foreign Policy, Going Green: Service and Policy, Theatre: Onstage and Off, Robotics, Women's Leadership

Deadline to apply is May 1st.
Visit precollege.gwu.edu for the application information and to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Electronic Submission of GPA Verification Forms University High School electronically submits all GPA verification forms for our seniors.

UC Berkeley - Cal Day 2010 Cal Day, the annual open house at the University of California, Berkeley is the perfect time for newly admitted and prospective students to attend information sessions with faculty and staff in many fields. Join the popular guided tours of the campus, residence halls, libraries, and other sites.

Please visit calday.berkeley.edu for more information.
Cal Day is on Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 9am - 4pm.

Arts & Communication Pre-College Studio Programs - Emerson College Are you a high school student with a passion for creative writing, stage acting, musical theater performance, stage design, filmmaking, or television production? Is a summer academic program, where you can pursue your creative interests and develop your talents, on your list of things to do? Does an environment where you can explore, get feedback, work on projects or performances, and meet other creative students appeal to you? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, the five-week Arts & Communication Pre-College Studio Programs at Emerson College are just right for you!

Interested students can download an application at www.emerson.edu/ce.

Scholarship Info

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet. Their leadership and courage make them true heroesÑand inspirations to us all. Each year, the Barron Prize selects ten winners nationwide. Half of the winners have focused on helping their communities and fellow beings; half have focused on protecting the health and sustainability of the environment.The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes is available to students age 18 and younger who have organized and led a service activity that has clearly benefited other people. Your service activity must have been initiated and motivated primarily by you and cannot have been an assignment for school or work. Additionally, you must demonstrate a positive spirit and high moral purpose. The Barron Prize relies on thoughtful adults to identify and nominate children from the diverse communities in which they live. The Prize accepts nominations on an annual basis and distributes $2,500 awards every fall. To nominate a young person, the adult nominator must submit a fully-completed nomination packet and references form (received in the Prize office by April 30). For more information and to view the nomination form, go to www.barronprize.org Talk to your counselor if you would like to be nominated!

American Legion Scholarship American Legion Scholarship is a offering up to $18,000 in scholarship money for the best constitutional speech. This years topics include issues within the following: Amendment 5, Amendment 6, Article 5, and Article 4 Section 3 Para 1. Speak to Mrs. Bergen for more details.

Scholarship Opportunities from the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Are you the child of a vineyard employee or the child of a wine grape grower OR are you interested in studying viticulture/enology? If your family owns a vineyard or is a vineyard employee, you may be eligible for one of 6 scholarships offered to graduating seniors by the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation. At least two scholarships offered provide $1,000 per year for four years at any UC or CSU campus and at least four scholarships offered provide $500 a year for two years at any California community college. Students may study the subject of their choice. For students interested in studying viticulture and/or enology, the Foundation is offering the Robert Miller Scholarship. This scholarship program is for students interested in attending Alan Hancock Community College of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. For more information and for applications and supporting materials, go to www.cwggt.org. The dealine is April 2, 2010. If you have any questions, call 800/241-1800.

American Iris Society Scholarship A $500 scholarship is available for students who are planning to pursue a career in horticulture, floriculture, or a closely related field. Applications may be obtained from Ms. Patterson and are due by April 2, 2010.

Cabrillo Clubs of California Scholarships - Seniors The Cabrillo Clubs of California are offering $500.00 scholarships to high school seniors of Portuguese heritage. To qualify: 1. student must be of Portuguese descent on father's or mother's side, be a US citizen or permanent resident 2. maintained a minimum of 3.50 grade point average in high school and be a graduating senior of a California high school 3. meet all requirements set down by an accredited university or college of the student's choice 4. participated in at least three extra-curricular activities while in high school 5. present three letters of recommendation Applications are available online at www.cabrillocivicclubs.org or come see the counselor interns in room 12. Applications must be postmarked by March 15, 2010.

Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) 2010 The Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Award is open to graduating high school senior scholar athletes. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in academics, athletic performance, leadership and community service. SAMMY winners receive a scholarship of $7,500, an awards weekend at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex and the opportunity to be pictured in USA TODAY and other national publications, awarded to each of the 25 regional winners.

SAMMY 2010 applications will only be accepted online at bodybymilk.com until Friday, March 5th.

Anthony Brucia Success Award The San Joaquin Section of CASCWA (California Association of Supervisors of Child Welfare & Attendance) provides scholarship awards to high school seniors attending schools in the San Joaquin region. This year, 8 scholarships are available. The award is intended for students who have made a turn-around in their lives. The kind of student the CASCWA wants to recognize and honor is a a student who may not have been a 4.0+ with a sterling academic record throughout high school. CASCWA is looking for a student who may have had to overcome lack of success early on due to a variety of reasons, including but not limited to personal or family problems. CASCWA wants to show their respect to those students who may have been burdened by "at risk" circumstances and/or may have "hit bottom" but are now putting things back together. Please visit the Counseling Interns (Room 12) for more information. Application must be postmarked no later than April 2, 2010.

SENIORS-Scholarship Opportunity
Fresno State Chapter of the Golden Key International Honor Society is offering a $200.00 scholarship to a UHS SENIOR.
Please submit a typed "personal statement" -Maximum of 500 words(one that could be used to apply to college" to the UHS Office by Monday, March 29 @ 5:00 PM.
The GK officers from the Fresno State Chapter will judge the essays.

Central Valley Foreign Language Scholarship The Central Valley Foreign Language Association will be awarding six scholarships to Seniors. Five winners will receive $500 and one winner will receive $1000. See Mrs. Bird for more details and for an application. Applications require one letter of recommendation (by Mrs. Downer) and are due by March 26th.

California Table Grape Workers Scholarship The California Table Grape Commission is accepting applications for scholarship funds offered by the state's fresh grape farmers. Three $16,000 scholarships are available to 2010 graduating seniors or high school graduates who plan to attend a four-year college or university in California.
Scholarship applications are available to download at the commission's website, www.grapesfromcalifornia.com or come see one of the counselor interns.
Contact Rachel Guy at 559-447-8350 or rachel@grapesfromcalifornia.com if you have any questions.
The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, March 19, 2010.

Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program Recognize and reward young volunteers who have helped make their communities a better place. Whether organizing a local food drive, helping a younger child learn to read or cleaning up a community park, every contribution makes a difference.

Please visit www.kohlskids.com to nominate a deserving kid age 6 to 18. Scholarship nominations will be accepted February 1st through March 15, 2010.

Central California Big Band Dance Society Scholarship The Central California Big Band Dance Society is again offering scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to several valley seniors who are enrolled in a music program and will be continuing their education in music at a college or university.

For an application, please come see the counselor interns. All applications must be postmarked by March 5, 2010.

Civil Service Employees Insurance Company's Scholarship To promote driver safety and awareness among young people, Civil Service Employees Insurance Company (CSE) will award up to two $1,000 and eight $500 scholarships, one each to a child of a full-time public employee, based on an essay discussing ways the teenage automobile accident rate can be reduced.

For eligibility, procedures, and application, please visit CSE's website at http://cseinsurance.com/scholarship.htm
The competition deadline to receive essays and applications is April 5, 2010.

Janet Miller
University High School
2355 E. Keats M/S UH 134
Fresno, CA 93740
Office-559-278-8264
Fax-559-278-0447