If you are applying to colleges in the near future and are interested, I have just started a blog with some information about the application process that I've gathered from my own experience over the past year.
The address is:
http://appadvice.blogspot.com/
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
Mendocino High School sweeps it away in Zone of Focus Photography Show
Mendocino High School sweeps it away in Zone of Focus photography contest. Out of more than 400 entries this year only 40-50 were chosen to be in the Santa Rosa photography show. People placed as follows:
Although they did not receive any awards they are included in the photography show:
1. Erin Yelda - Landscape
2. Hannah Daniel - Landscape
People who placed in the show were:
1. Hannah Rittiman -
A. Honorable Mention - Landcape (she took this picture with a Diana Camera)
B. She also had an abstract picture included in the show.
2. Allison McMillan - 3rd Place - Social Landscape - $50 prize
3. Jisu Youn - 2nd Place - Still Life - $100 prize
4. Caitlin Green -
A. 2nd Place - Landscape - $100 prize
B. She also had a social landscape picture included in the show.
Although they did not receive any awards they are included in the photography show:
1. Erin Yelda - Landscape
2. Hannah Daniel - Landscape
People who placed in the show were:
1. Hannah Rittiman -
A. Honorable Mention - Landcape (she took this picture with a Diana Camera)
B. She also had an abstract picture included in the show.
2. Allison McMillan - 3rd Place - Social Landscape - $50 prize
3. Jisu Youn - 2nd Place - Still Life - $100 prize
4. Caitlin Green -
A. 2nd Place - Landscape - $100 prize
B. She also had a social landscape picture included in the show.
New Emerging Band
Although I cannot remember their name, their music is memorable. Over AE week Marshall Brown, Vincent Longo, Tim Johnson, and Bing York came together to create a symphony of sounds which later filled the room at senior project night in the community school. Although only recently formed, their music is lively and fresh, and served to finish the night leaving everyone in jubilant spirits. They are now selling a demo CD and will soon be selling a CD of finished pieces. Contact Marshall Brown if interested. Maybe a community school dance is in order? This band would be the perfect accompaniment.
Senior Project Night at the Community School
A diverse array of projects filled the room last wednesday for the community schools' senior project night. There was singing, guitar playing, two stellar photography displays, a handcrafted wooden bench, acting displays, technological feats and much more.
PROM!!!
The junior class pulled off the event wonderfully. The theme of Alice in Wonderland encompassed the event. Prom was held at the Mendocino Middle School Gym which was miraculously transformed to look like the house of cards.
BULLETIN
Mendocino High School Bulletin
³Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson
afterward..² Vernon Law
Friday, May 15
€ STAR make-up (TBA)
€ Baseball/Softball AT Covelo 4p, Ex 11:50/Lv 12
Saturday, May 16
€ PROM
Dance Policy: No backpacks or bags. Open only to MHS students and one
approved guest. Signup in the office. Guests telephone number must be
included on signup. The host student is responsible for the guest; they must
arrive and depart together. Students may not be admitted later tan one hour
after he beginning of the dance. Students who leave he facility before the
dance is over will not be readmitted. Faculty and parents are invited to all
school functions.
Monday, May 18
Tuesday, May 19
€ Spring Choral Concert 7pm Cotton Aud
€ Sober Grad committee meeting, 6:30, Library
Wednesday, May 20
€ 4-12 Band Concert PAC 7pm
€ MCHS new student parent night 6pm
Thursday, May 21
€
Friday, May 22
€ Sober Grad Benefit Dinner Multi-use room 5:30-7:30pm featuring Thai
chicken & vegetarian entrees, entertainment, 50-50 $, 937-4811 for more
information.
Saturday, May 23
€
Monday, May 25 MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY no school
Ah! Never shall the land forget
How gushed the life-blood of her brave William Cullen Bryant
Tuesday, May 26
€ Spring Sports Awards 6:30pm Gym
€ Site Council meeting, 3:45, Library
May 2009
27-29 MCHS Spring Retreat
June 2009
2 Celebrate Learning Day
3 MCHS Academic Awards 6:30
4 MHS Senior Academic/Scholarship 6:30
6 SAT - Fort Bragg High School
8-11 2nd Semester Finals
10-12 MHS Graduation Rehearsals
11 MCHS Graduation MCHS 6:30
12 4th Quarter Ends/Last Day
12 MHS Graduation MHS Gym 8pm
13 ACT Pt Arena
15 Grades Due 9 a.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Juniors Only! Rotary Youth Leadership Camp (RYLA) is now accepting
interested students who want to attend the all expense paid camp at
Westminster Woods in Occidental. The camp runs June 14 20. If you are
interested, see Tom or Noah. ASAP!
Club Cardinal Golf Tournament, Sunday, May 31 at Little River. Registration
& information, call Debi Casey 937-4097 € Jean LaTorre 962-0380 € Lori Davey
937-2920
College/Career/Scholarship Information
See Noah in the Career for Scholarship applications
Scholarship: Mendocino Coast Jazz Society
Amount $600 Deadline: May 16th
Criteria: Must pursue further education in music, and who has an interest in
Jazz. Applicants should submit a brief profile outlining their scholastic
and musical activities and explain their financial needs. Send Application
to: Mendocino Jazz Society, PO BOX 361,
Scholarship:PECG Engineering and Science Scholarship
Amount : $700 Deadline: May 22nd, 2009.
Criteria: Must plan to pursue a degree in science and engineering. Must
pursue a career in transportation. Noah for other criteria.
Scholarship:SEIU Local DLC 749 Scholarship
Amount : $700 Deadline: May 22nd, 2009.
Criteria: Must pursue a career in transportation
Scholarship: Steve Graham Peace Scholarship
Amount $250 Deadline: May 28th, 2009
Criteria & Contact: Please go to
http://shakuhachi.com/Peace/Scholarship.html
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Tonight - Choral Dessert Show
7 pm at the Mendocino Middle School Gym.
A wide array of Broadway and Jazz tunes will be sung.
Prepare to be entertained.
A very limited number of tickets might be sold at the door for $13.
A wide array of Broadway and Jazz tunes will be sung.
Prepare to be entertained.
A very limited number of tickets might be sold at the door for $13.
Konocti Tennis Tournament
On Monday and Tuesday April 28th and 29th the Mendocino High School Tennis team competed at the Konocti Tennis Tournament.
Warren Lewis - got 1st place in the mens singles category, beating a hard string of competition along the way. He was ranked as 1st seed.
Savannah and Caitlin Green - Made it to the semi-finals as a womens doubles team and were beaten there by the 1st seed and category winner. They were ranked as 3rd seed and proceeded to get 5 games off of this very strong team.
Ellie Holthaus - Was beaten in the semi-finals by the number 1 seed and first place womens singles category winner but made a valiant effort and proceeded very far in this difficult tournament. She was ranked as 4th seed.
Nevin Shaeffer - Proceeded to the quater finals and a womens singles player where she was unfortunately set to play Ellie Holthous our other mendo player. However, she played a strong game and her skills advanced very much in this tournament.
Jisu Youn and Hannah Daniel - Proceeded to the quarter finals as womens doubles players and there they were beaten by the 1st seed and eventual tournament winners. As a doubles team they advanced their game to a new skill level.
Warren Lewis - got 1st place in the mens singles category, beating a hard string of competition along the way. He was ranked as 1st seed.
Savannah and Caitlin Green - Made it to the semi-finals as a womens doubles team and were beaten there by the 1st seed and category winner. They were ranked as 3rd seed and proceeded to get 5 games off of this very strong team.
Ellie Holthaus - Was beaten in the semi-finals by the number 1 seed and first place womens singles category winner but made a valiant effort and proceeded very far in this difficult tournament. She was ranked as 4th seed.
Nevin Shaeffer - Proceeded to the quater finals and a womens singles player where she was unfortunately set to play Ellie Holthous our other mendo player. However, she played a strong game and her skills advanced very much in this tournament.
Jisu Youn and Hannah Daniel - Proceeded to the quarter finals as womens doubles players and there they were beaten by the 1st seed and eventual tournament winners. As a doubles team they advanced their game to a new skill level.
MHS Bulletin
Mendocino High School Bulletin
³Freedom is when the people can speak, democracy is when the government
listens.² Alastair Farrugia
Friday, May 1 RALLY during advisory
€ Softball HOME vs Round Valley 2pm Exc 1pm
€ Baseball HOME vs Round Valley 4pm
€ AE week Independent Study info to Beth Ryan Deadline TODAY!
Saturday, May 2
€ SAT FBHS
€ Chorus Jazz Dessert show 7-MMS
Monday, May 4
€ Golf NCS Qualifier, San Rafael
National Teacher Day & Cinco de Mayo
Tuesday, May 5 AP & STAR testing begins 9th-11th grades
€ 8:15am AP Spanish Language Library
€ 8:15am 11:34 STAR ELA 1Ž2 - Testing in Advisory room
Seniors may study in the library/computer lab or bring reading material for
quiet studying in advisory while others are testing.
12;19-1:51 Period 1; 2:01 3:33 Period 3
€ Registration Deadline 6/6 SAT FBHS
€ Baseball & Softball AT Potter Valley 4pm Exc 12:45/Lv 1
Wednesday, May 6 STAR testing:
€ 8:15 10:15 Science I/2 10:15 -10:30 Brunch
10:30 -12:20 World History 1Ž2
12:20-1:10 Lunch 1:10-2:42 Period 5
Seniors may study in the library/computer lab or bring reading material for
quiet studying in advisory while others are testing.
Thursday, May 7 STAR testing:
€ 8:15 11:34 Math 1Ž2 9:47-10:02 Brunch
11:34-12:14 Lunch
12:19-1:51 Period 6 2:01 3:33 Period 7
Seniors may study in the library/computer lab or bring reading material for
quiet studying in advisory while others are testing.
Friday, May 8 STAR testing:
€ 8:15 10:15 10th grade Science 1/2; 11th grade History 1Ž2
8:15 10:15 9th grade attend 1st period class 10:15 Brunch
10:30-10:48 ADVISORY
10:53 -12:25 Period 2 12:25-1:10 Lunch 1:10-2:42 Per 4
Seniors may study in the library/computer lab or bring reading material for
quiet studying in advisory while others are testing.
€ Prom wear selection day Rm 7
€ Reg. Deadline for 6/13 ACT - SR
€ Band leaves for Windsor Festival
€ Softball AT Geyserville Ex 11:45/Lv 12
Saturday, May 9
€ Windsor Band Festival
Monday, May 11
€ Golf Tournament of Champions Fairfax
Tuesday, May 12
€ 8:15 Rm 11 English Lang CAHSEE 10th Makeup/11th, 12th, Retake
€ 8:15 Environment Science AP Exam, Library
€ 4th Quarter Deficiency Notices Due
€ Softball & Baseball HOME vs Laytonville 4 Ex 3pm
May 2009
4-15 Advanced Placement Exams
5-8€ STAR Testing & Make-up
12, 13 CAHSEE 10th Makeup/11th, 12th, Retake
13 MCHS Senior Project Night 7pm
14 Drama Class show & Q&A 7pm PAC
16 PROM
19 Spring Choral Concert 7pm Cotton Aud
20 4-12 Band Concert PAC 7pm
22€ Sober Grad Dinner Multi-use room
25 HOLIDAY Memorial Day
26 Spring Sports Awards 6:30pm Gym
27-29 MCHS Spring Retreat
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PROM: Guest signup & late arrival list in the office: Tickets will be on
sale, watch for signs.
A Sustainable Prom!
Recycle those formals and tux¹s aging in the closet!
WANTED: donations of clean and wearable formal wear for ladies and
gentlemen for 2009 Prom. We need dresses, pants, and shirts on hangers as
well as shoes and accessories for all sizes and shapes! Bring your
donations to Penny Alves (before or after school) in room 7 or Barb Prichard
in the high school office any time between 7:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. by
Thursday, May 7.
Friday, May 8, students can select and rent their item(s) for $20 (to cover
cleaning cost upon return). Any funds received and not spent will be
donated to Safe and Sober Grad Night!
CMEA results at Sonoma State: Congratulations all!!
Mendocino High School Chamber Singers
-Awarded a "Superior" Rating(highest rating) with a score 93. The judges
also complimented on the musicality, blend, and focus of this group, who
sang two A Capella Pieces. Concert Choir-Awarded a "Excellent" rating with
a score of 86. Our HS men sounded awesome and Chloe and Warren were both
complimented on their solos by the judges.
The 9th Annual Choral Dessert Show will be held on May 2nd at 7:00PM in the
MMS gym. The show will feature the HS Choir and Chamber Singers, and MS
Chamber singers. Students will be performing solo, duet and group numbers
from Broadway musicals, as well as jazz tunes. Tickets are $13. Tickets
must be purchased ahead of time, as we have limited seating. Members of the
choir will serve homemade fancy desserts, coffee and tea to audience
members.
The Dessert Show Cookbook, created by the fabulous Mendocino Choir Boosters,
will be "unveiled" at the show and will be available for purchase. The
Dessert Show Cookbook includes 25 tasted and tested desserts from past
dessert shows. It also includes student cover art, photos of the choir and
all of the desserts have been named, by the students, after Broadway music.
Desserts from the cookbook will be featured at the show on the 2nd. The book
is $15 and will be an ongoing fundraiser to help our students attend music
festivals. Contact Kim Bratton if interested in purchasing a cookbook.
Thursday evening, May 14 at 7pm the Mendocino High School Drama class will
have a premiere party for its comic soap opera "The High School" at the
Matheson Performing Arts Center. The one hour video of the group's three
month improvised project, "The High School" features 14 cast
members. Episode I is titled "The Dance" and concentrates on the shenanigans
leading up to the school's big dance. Refreshments will be followed by the
premiere screening and a Q & A with the actors. The Drama Class is asking
for contributions of $5 for adults and $3 for students for
the Drama Club fund.
College/Career/Scholarship Information
See Noah in the Career for Scholarship applications
Get a jump on college this summer classes at:
English 1-A 6/16 through 8/6: TWTH 1-4 pm (this course would give you a
full year of HS English credit)- 4 units
Earth's Changing Climate same dates as above, TTH 9 am to 12:10 pm (this
course would give you a full year of HS science credit)- 3 units
Registration starts May 6th and you will need to complete paperwork
including signatures from guidance counselor, parent, etc. You also have to
take a placement test before starting (easy test and then you can take any
courses at CR).
Gloriana Musical Theater Student Performing Arts Scholarship
Amount: $500 - $1000. App to Noah by April 29th.
Criteria: Must have the serious intention of continuing Performance Arts
studies, prior experience and financial need.
Applications must have the following:
1. at least one letter of recommendation from professional in the Performing
Arts field.
2. Home address, phone number and email address
3. maximum 2 page essay explaining (a) prior participation in performing
arts. (b) why it is important to the student to continue in this field. (c)
how student plans to use scholarship money. Deadline
is May 4th, 2009
Scholarship: Mendocino Coast Jazz Society
Amount $600 Deadline: May 16th
Criteria: Must pursue further education in music, and who has an interest in
Jazz. Applicants should submit a brief profile outlining their scholastic
and musical activities and explain their financial needs. Send Application
to: Mendocino Jazz Society, PO BOX 361,
Scholarship: Steve Graham Peace Scholarship
Amount $250 Deadline: May 28th, 2009
Criteria & Contact: Please go to
³Freedom is when the people can speak, democracy is when the government
listens.² Alastair Farrugia
Friday, May 1 RALLY during advisory
€ Softball HOME vs Round Valley 2pm Exc 1pm
€ Baseball HOME vs Round Valley 4pm
€ AE week Independent Study info to Beth Ryan Deadline TODAY!
Saturday, May 2
€ SAT FBHS
€ Chorus Jazz Dessert show 7-MMS
Monday, May 4
€ Golf NCS Qualifier, San Rafael
National Teacher Day & Cinco de Mayo
Tuesday, May 5 AP & STAR testing begins 9th-11th grades
€ 8:15am AP Spanish Language Library
€ 8:15am 11:34 STAR ELA 1Ž2 - Testing in Advisory room
Seniors may study in the library/computer lab or bring reading material for
quiet studying in advisory while others are testing.
12;19-1:51 Period 1; 2:01 3:33 Period 3
€ Registration Deadline 6/6 SAT FBHS
€ Baseball & Softball AT Potter Valley 4pm Exc 12:45/Lv 1
Wednesday, May 6 STAR testing:
€ 8:15 10:15 Science I/2 10:15 -10:30 Brunch
10:30 -12:20 World History 1Ž2
12:20-1:10 Lunch 1:10-2:42 Period 5
Seniors may study in the library/computer lab or bring reading material for
quiet studying in advisory while others are testing.
Thursday, May 7 STAR testing:
€ 8:15 11:34 Math 1Ž2 9:47-10:02 Brunch
11:34-12:14 Lunch
12:19-1:51 Period 6 2:01 3:33 Period 7
Seniors may study in the library/computer lab or bring reading material for
quiet studying in advisory while others are testing.
Friday, May 8 STAR testing:
€ 8:15 10:15 10th grade Science 1/2; 11th grade History 1Ž2
8:15 10:15 9th grade attend 1st period class 10:15 Brunch
10:30-10:48 ADVISORY
10:53 -12:25 Period 2 12:25-1:10 Lunch 1:10-2:42 Per 4
Seniors may study in the library/computer lab or bring reading material for
quiet studying in advisory while others are testing.
€ Prom wear selection day Rm 7
€ Reg. Deadline for 6/13 ACT - SR
€ Band leaves for Windsor Festival
€ Softball AT Geyserville Ex 11:45/Lv 12
Saturday, May 9
€ Windsor Band Festival
Monday, May 11
€ Golf Tournament of Champions Fairfax
Tuesday, May 12
€ 8:15 Rm 11 English Lang CAHSEE 10th Makeup/11th, 12th, Retake
€ 8:15 Environment Science AP Exam, Library
€ 4th Quarter Deficiency Notices Due
€ Softball & Baseball HOME vs Laytonville 4 Ex 3pm
May 2009
4-15 Advanced Placement Exams
5-8€ STAR Testing & Make-up
12, 13 CAHSEE 10th Makeup/11th, 12th, Retake
13 MCHS Senior Project Night 7pm
14 Drama Class show & Q&A 7pm PAC
16 PROM
19 Spring Choral Concert 7pm Cotton Aud
20 4-12 Band Concert PAC 7pm
22€ Sober Grad Dinner Multi-use room
25 HOLIDAY Memorial Day
26 Spring Sports Awards 6:30pm Gym
27-29 MCHS Spring Retreat
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PROM: Guest signup & late arrival list in the office: Tickets will be on
sale, watch for signs.
A Sustainable Prom!
Recycle those formals and tux¹s aging in the closet!
WANTED: donations of clean and wearable formal wear for ladies and
gentlemen for 2009 Prom. We need dresses, pants, and shirts on hangers as
well as shoes and accessories for all sizes and shapes! Bring your
donations to Penny Alves (before or after school) in room 7 or Barb Prichard
in the high school office any time between 7:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. by
Thursday, May 7.
Friday, May 8, students can select and rent their item(s) for $20 (to cover
cleaning cost upon return). Any funds received and not spent will be
donated to Safe and Sober Grad Night!
CMEA results at Sonoma State: Congratulations all!!
Mendocino High School Chamber Singers
-Awarded a "Superior" Rating(highest rating) with a score 93. The judges
also complimented on the musicality, blend, and focus of this group, who
sang two A Capella Pieces. Concert Choir-Awarded a "Excellent" rating with
a score of 86. Our HS men sounded awesome and Chloe and Warren were both
complimented on their solos by the judges.
The 9th Annual Choral Dessert Show will be held on May 2nd at 7:00PM in the
MMS gym. The show will feature the HS Choir and Chamber Singers, and MS
Chamber singers. Students will be performing solo, duet and group numbers
from Broadway musicals, as well as jazz tunes. Tickets are $13. Tickets
must be purchased ahead of time, as we have limited seating. Members of the
choir will serve homemade fancy desserts, coffee and tea to audience
members.
The Dessert Show Cookbook, created by the fabulous Mendocino Choir Boosters,
will be "unveiled" at the show and will be available for purchase. The
Dessert Show Cookbook includes 25 tasted and tested desserts from past
dessert shows. It also includes student cover art, photos of the choir and
all of the desserts have been named, by the students, after Broadway music.
Desserts from the cookbook will be featured at the show on the 2nd. The book
is $15 and will be an ongoing fundraiser to help our students attend music
festivals. Contact Kim Bratton if interested in purchasing a cookbook.
Thursday evening, May 14 at 7pm the Mendocino High School Drama class will
have a premiere party for its comic soap opera "The High School" at the
Matheson Performing Arts Center. The one hour video of the group's three
month improvised project, "The High School" features 14 cast
members. Episode I is titled "The Dance" and concentrates on the shenanigans
leading up to the school's big dance. Refreshments will be followed by the
premiere screening and a Q & A with the actors. The Drama Class is asking
for contributions of $5 for adults and $3 for students for
the Drama Club fund.
College/Career/Scholarship Information
See Noah in the Career for Scholarship applications
Get a jump on college this summer classes at:
English 1-A 6/16 through 8/6: TWTH 1-4 pm (this course would give you a
full year of HS English credit)- 4 units
Earth's Changing Climate same dates as above, TTH 9 am to 12:10 pm (this
course would give you a full year of HS science credit)- 3 units
Registration starts May 6th and you will need to complete paperwork
including signatures from guidance counselor, parent, etc. You also have to
take a placement test before starting (easy test and then you can take any
courses at CR).
Gloriana Musical Theater Student Performing Arts Scholarship
Amount: $500 - $1000. App to Noah by April 29th.
Criteria: Must have the serious intention of continuing Performance Arts
studies, prior experience and financial need.
Applications must have the following:
1. at least one letter of recommendation from professional in the Performing
Arts field.
2. Home address, phone number and email address
3. maximum 2 page essay explaining (a) prior participation in performing
arts. (b) why it is important to the student to continue in this field. (c)
how student plans to use scholarship money. Deadline
is May 4th, 2009
Scholarship: Mendocino Coast Jazz Society
Amount $600 Deadline: May 16th
Criteria: Must pursue further education in music, and who has an interest in
Jazz. Applicants should submit a brief profile outlining their scholastic
and musical activities and explain their financial needs. Send Application
to: Mendocino Jazz Society, PO BOX 361,
Scholarship: Steve Graham Peace Scholarship
Amount $250 Deadline: May 28th, 2009
Criteria & Contact: Please go to
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