Author: Christine Treece Potts

Davis Senior High School
Daily Bulletin – Wednesday, March 5, 2014
 
THIS DAY IN HISTORY:  1970 - A nuclear non-proliferation treaty went into effect after 43 nations ratified 
it.

March is Women’s History Month!  On this day in 1998, it was announced that Air Force Lt. Col. Eileen 
Collins would lead the crew of Columbia on a mission to launch a large X-ray telescope.  She was the first 
woman to command a space shuttle mission!

LUNCH CHOICES: Daily Options:  Charbroiled Style Cheeseburger, Chicken Sandwich, Pizza, Chicken 
Caesar Salad, Grilled Chipotle Turkey Panini Sandwich (Pesto, Mozzarella, Tomato), Spicy Chicken, 
Chicken Wrap, Manager’s Choice:  Roasted Turkey w/ Gravy or Salisbury Steak w/ Mushroom Gravy 
served w/ Mashed Potatoes

ATHLETICS:  	Baseball Frosh vs. Vacaville
		Baseball Varsity						3:30		Dismissal: 1:35 JV/V
		Boys Lacrosse JV vs. Piedmont @ Playfields Park		4:15		Dismissal: 2:30JV
		Boys Lacrosse Varsity @ Piedmont			7:00
		Softball @ Rocklin					4:00
		Track & Field “Battle for the Spade” vs. Woodland	3:30
		Boys Volleyball v. Chico					5:00JV/6:00V

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TODAY:  Join the Healthcare Careers Club for another lecture!  Come see Dr. Deeble and Dr. King give a 
presentation about their careers as OB GYN doctors Wednesday, March 5th in the Career Center at 
lunchtime!

Did you know that physicist, Marie Curie is the only woman to win two Nobel Prizes?  Come join the 
Feminism Club in O-1 today, Wednesday at lunchtime to celebrate Women’s History Month!

What do you think Student Government is?  Should we have traffic restrictions in the Vets’ parking lot?  
Come to Student Forum, Wednesday,   March 5th in Room L-22.  Treats provided!

Attention MSA (Muslim Student Association) members: we are meeting Wednesday, March 5th to 
discuss plans for the upcoming World Language Fair.  This is an important meeting so be sure to come!
Excited to graduate?  Get even more excited! We have Class of 2014 lanyards for only $5.00!  You can 
buy them on your way to the Veteran’s parking lot every Wednesday at lunch!

SENIORS: Please return your Graduation Ceremony ticket request forms to the Front Desk as soon as 
possible.  They were due on Tuesday, February 25th.  In order to properly plan for your graduation, it is 
required that all graduates return their request form.  Please see Mrs. Perez in the office with any 
questions or email kperez@djusd.net. 
 
Attention graduating class of 2014!!! Have you ordered your cap, gown, and tassel?  It’s not too late, 
there is still time to place your order.  All orders must be placed online, as this will ensure timely 
delivery.  Please see Mrs. Perez in the Administration office for any questions or email: 
kperez@djusd.net

ACADEMICS/COLLEGE INFO:  Attention AP students: Sales will be held at the Finance Window at Lunch 
ONLY.  $95/test, no refunds.  All sales end this Friday, March 7!!

It’s College Tour time!  The City of Davis is planning its annual So-Cal College Tour Trip for high school 
students.  Colleges on the tour are UC Santa Cruz, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, UC Santa Barbara, University 
of Southern California and UCLA.  The trip will take place the week of March 24th-27th.  The cost is $495 
which includes transportation, college tours, breakfast, dinner and hotels.  Come to the Career Center 
for more information.  

It’s scholarship time! If you would like free money for college, then you should apply for scholarships! 
Nineteen local scholarships were just added to the Scholarship Bulletin, and many are just for seniors 
graduating from a Davis high school!  Come to the Career Center to find out more about these and many 
other scholarships now available! 

Do you want to be a bystander in the game of life or do you want to write your own destiny?  Make 
history as a part of the DHS Yearbook team.  Pick up an application in P-21 and submit by Friday, March 
7th for your chance to roll with the lions. 

REMINDER: Audition CDs for the DHS Symphonic Band and for the wind and percussion section of the 
DHS Symphony Orchestra are due on Monday, March 10th at 4:00 pm to Mr. Slabaugh in Room PA-3 at 
Davis High School.  For audition information and materials, go to the DHS Band Boosters at 
DHSBandBoosters.com .

CLUBS/EVENTS:  Hey Senior Boys!  It’s time for Mr. Blue Devil!  If you want to compete for the title of 
Mr. Blue Devil, pick up an application in C-4 and turn it in by Wednesday, March 11th! 

The DHS Drama Department invites you to our Spring Production:  “Graffitied Walls.”  Performances will 
be held on March 7th, 8th, 13th, 14th, and 15th at 7:00 pm and March 9th at 2:00 pm, at the Richard 
Brunelle Performance Hall on the DSHS Campus.  This is an original piece, written by our cast providing 
an authentic look at the challenges of high school.  Tickets are $14 General Admission, $12 for Seniors 
60 and over and $5 for students.  Groups rates available in advance at dshsdrama@gmail.com.  
Questions?  Please email this address.  Please be advised that “Graffitied Walls” contains adult content, 
very strong language and suggested drug/alcohol use.  The DSHS Drama Department is offering free, on-
site babysitting with the purchase of General Admission tickets on March 7th, 8th, 9th, 14th and 15th!

Our second blood drive of the year will take place, Tuesday, March 11.  Giving blood takes 
approximately one hour from start to finish and is safe and easy.  To donate blood, you must be at least 
16, weight at least 110 and be free from cold or flu symptoms for at least 48 hours.  If interested, please 
sign up on the quad at lunch this week or at the nurse’s office by Monday, Mar. 10.  Walk-ins are 
accepted only if you are 18 or older.  For more information, see Ms. Youtsey, the school nurse.

This is the last week to sign up for the Rotary Career Day, Saturday, March 8 from 8:30 am - noon, at 
Giedt Hall on the UC Davis campus. Trade and business experts will discuss business etiquette, 
teamwork, resume writing, interviewing skills, and using social media, career choices and job shadowing.  
There will be prizes and pizza! Come to the Career Center this week to sign up!

IMPORTANT DATES: 
3/5          -    EAP Testing - South Gym (Reminder: 11th Graders: please arrive at 7:30am w/ photo ID to the Old Gym)
3/6          -    Secondary Articulation (Early release 12:48)
3/7          -    Friendship Day
3/8          -   World Language Fair - 12:00-3:30 - South Gym
3/11        -    California Mathematic League Contest 6  Math Classrooms at lunch
3/11        -    Blood Drive  
3/13        -    Drama “Graffitied Walls” (Also, 3/14, 3/15) 7:00 Brunelle Music Theatre
3/16        -    Drama “Graffitied Walls”  2:00 Brunelle Music Theatre
3/18        -    Youth in Government Shadow Day
3/24-3/28 - Spring Break
3/31        -    School Resumes

ARTICULATION SCHEDULE -  March 6, 2014 
Period 1  7:45 -   8:26 
Period 3  8:32 -   9:52
Break      9:52 -    9:56
Period 5 10:02 - 11:22
Period 7 11:28 - 12:48   Lunch served immediately after 7th period. 

LINKS: 
Herff Jones (Caps/gowns/etc.): www.highschool.herffjones.com 
Davis Senior High School Webstore:  http://webstores.activenetwork.com/school-software/davis_high_school_on/
To prepay for lunch: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/