FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL
110 Friday, February 20 , 2009
PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE: February 20, 1792 - President George Washington signed the Post Office Act, establishing a permanent Post Office
Department.
Congratulations to Jazmyne Alvary - accepted to Chico State.
LU NCH: Baked cheese sandwich, chicken noodle soup
ATHLETICS:
1. CIF BOYS BASKETBALL - HOME vs. Price. SECOND CIF ROUND. Game starts at 7:30PM. ASB Stickers ARE NOT honored by CIF -
EVERYONE HAS TO PAY. Ticket prices are as follows: General $8.00 / Student with School ID $5.00 / Children 13 & Younger $5.00.
2. CIF BOYS SOCCER - AWAY vs. Pacifica. Game begins at 6PM. Bus will depart FHS at 3:45PM.
3. SWIM TEAM - MANDATORY meeting on Friday, Feb. 20 in room 49 at lunchtime. ALL swim team members MUST attend.
4. SPRING ATHLETES - You much be CLEARED in order to start practice after 3PM.
5. BOYS GOLF – Mr. Dollar has cancelled practice this week. Be cleared and ready to go on Monday.
CLUBS:
1. Mecha Club invites ALL students to Ballet Folklorico practice after school on Friday in Rm. 49.
2. Mentor Program: Officers meeting Friday at lunch Rm 10.
3. Mentor Program: All Mentors/Bigs lunch meeting Mon. Rm 49 & Officers meeting today Fri. @ lunch Rm 10.
4. Montana Yellowstone Expedition: Lunch meeting Rm 16 today, for students who made the interview round. Congratulations!
5. Fashion Club – meetings Monday and Wednesday at lunch to discuss upcoming Fashion Show.
6. Attention Girls –You’re invited to attend an informative meeting regarding the “S” CLUB for girls ONLY! Every girl is welcome. Bring your
lunch to Ms. Juarez’s room #45 on Mon., Feb. 23rd at lunch time.
SENIORS:
1. If you ordered a transcript from Debby, please stop by to pick them up. Thanks.
2. If you have not completed your FAFSA there will be another FAFSA workshop on Thursday, February 26th at 6:45 p.m. in the library. This
will be the last workshop!
Scholarships: See Mrs. Larin in the College & Career Center for details.
• The Fillmore Alumni Scholarship - applications must be returned to the alumni office, 549 Sespe Ave., Suite #6 no later than 3:30 p.m., Fri.,
Feb. 27th.
• Pepsi is offering the “Escribe tu Futuro” scholarship to students who are U.S citizens or legal residents, have applied to a two year college,
university, or vocational schools that lead to an associate’s degree. Students must also be involved in academic achievement, participation in
community service and/or extra curricular activities, and demonstrate financial need. http://www.lnesc.org/index.asp? Deadline is Feb 27th.
• NIH program - scholarship to students who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health related research,
have a grade point average of 3.5 GPA or be ranked within the top 5 percent of your class, be from a disadvantage background, plan to enroll
full time at an accredited 4 year undergraduate institution, and be a U.S citizen or legal resident. https://ugsp.nih.gov/home.asp?m=00.
Deadline is Feb 28th.
• US Bank scholarship to students who are planning to enroll full time in an accredited two or four year college or university. Students must be
U.S. citizens or legal residents. You must apply online at http://www.usbank.com/cgi_w/cfm/studentloans/marketing.cfm. Deadline is Feb 28th.
SOPHOMORES:
1. CLASS RINGS - Jostens will be here March 3rd and 4th to take ring orders at break and during lunch.
STUDENTS:
1. Soroptimist Short Story & Poetry Contest – Enter a short story or poem for a chance to win $50, $35 or $25. Entries are due to Mr. Bauer on
Monday, Feb. 23rd. See your English teacher for more information.
2. MISS FILLMORE / MISS TEEN FILLMORE PAGEANT APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE Applications for the Miss Fillmore/Miss Teen Fillmore
Pageant are available. The annual Mother/Daughter Team will take place at the Memorial Building on Wednesday, February 25th beginning at
6:30PM. First official practice will begin Wednesday, March 4th. Miss Contestants must be a Junior or Senior girl in good standing. Teen
Contestants must be a girl between the ages of 13 (by January 1st) and 17 in good standing, but not a Junior or Senior. All contestants must
reside within the Fillmore Unified School District boundaries. Applications are available at Fillmore High Schools Student Store, the Fillmore
Chamber of Commerce or by contacting Pageant Director Lori McLain at #524-4432.
3. The Apparel Merchandising and Management (AMM) Department at Cal Poly Pomona will be holding its annual showcase event “Apparel News
& Focus Days” on March 5th, 6th, and 7th, from 8:45 am to 12:00 pm. You must RSVP by Feb 27th. For complete details see Mrs. Larin in the
College and Career Center.
STUDENTS & STAFF: Get your tickets now! FHS Drama proudly presents: “Trouble in Dustville!” The show opens TONIGHT with
other performances on the 21st, 22nd, 27th & 28th. Get your tickets from Mr. Overton: Students - $5; Adults $7.
STAFF: CLASS RINGS - Jostens will be here on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD in all WORLD CULTURE Classes to provide information to
sophomores on class rings.