Author: Christine Treece Potts

Davis Senior High School
Daily Bulletin – Friday, March 7, 2014
 
THIS DAY IN HISTORY:  1933 - The board game Monopoly was invented.

March is Women’s History Month!  On this day in 1938, Janet Guthrie, the first woman to compete in 
the Indianapolis 500 and Daytona 500 races, is born in Iowa City, Iowa.

LUNCH CHOICES:  Daily Options: Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Caesar Salad, Grilled Chipotle Turkey Panini,
 Grilled Panini Sandwich with Pesto, Mozzarella and Tomato, Housemade Pizza.  Manager’s Choice:  
Taqueria Style Chicken Nachos or Fish Tacos

ATHLETICS:  	Boys Golf Varsity @ Fr Barry Open 	All Day		Dismissal: All Day Select Roster
		Boys Lacrosse @ Berkeley		5:00JV/7:00V	Dismissal: 2:00JV
		Girls Lacrosse vs. University High	4:00JV/5:30V	Dismissal: 2:30V
		Softball @ Davis tournament		All Day		Dismissal: All Day JV/V
		Boys Tennis @ Fresno tournament	All Day		Dismissal: All Day Select Roster		
		
TODAY:  Today is our first CSF meeting of second semester.  Come to Mrs. O’Brien’s room, P-13 at lunch 
to get a head start on your meetings and projects!

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. 

Attention AP students:  Friday, March 7 (today!!) is the LAST day to purchase your AP tests online and in 
person! No exceptions.  Come to the Finance window! $95/test, no refunds – order carefully!

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:  Pass that AP Government class!  Attend a seminar on Saturday, March 8th 
on the U.S. Constitution.  Pick up a flyer with more information from Room P-10 and see Mr. Reilly or 
Ms. Swanstrom. 

Interested in seeing your work published in a nationally-recognized paper or website?  Take Journalism 1 
and join the HUB family today!  

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.  

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 12th! 

The DHS Drama Department invites you to our Spring Production:  “Graffitied Walls.”  Performances will 
be held on March 13th, 14th, and 15th at 7:00 pm and March 16th 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 13th, 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, weigh 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.

Please post event and information posting on blue walls only.  Please do not post items in the 
restrooms.  Thanks. 

GRAD NIGHT:  Seniors!  Don’t forget that ticket prices will go up if you wait until June to purchase your 
ticket! Please go to davisgradnight.org and either purchase the ticket online or download the ticket form 
and mail in with your check.  Don’t forget to send a kindergarten picture of yourself (with a stamped 
envelope for return) for the “Kinder Wall.”  Scanned pictures of good quality are OK!  Don’t wait until 
the ticket price goes up! 

IMPORTANT DATES: 
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

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/