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Columbus High School Daily Bulletin
3/25/15
The Post Prom Committee will be selling Post Prom t-shirts during all lunch blocks at the east entrance on
Thursday March 26th, Friday March 27th, and Monday March 30th. The cost of the t-shirts will be $8 for a
size small, medium, or large. Size XL or larger will be $10. Come order you shirts!
Can you sing, dance, tell jokes, make short films, play an instrument, or do anything else people enjoy
watching? Then come audition for the annual teachers vs. students Variety Show on Wednesday, April 8th
from 4-6pm in Nantkes Auditorium. Starting next week, Ms. Downing will have sign-up sheets outside her
room for audition times. Your audition should be limited to two minutes and must be part of the act you
will perform for the actual show. The Variety Show performance will be on Saturday, May 9th at
7pm. Come show up the teachers and show off your skills! Please email Ms. Downing with any questions.
If you are interested in helping with tech crew for the Variety Show, please see or email Mr. McDonald.
Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors:
Summer Opportunity - University of Nebraska College of Nursing in Norfolk is offering a summer camp
June 2-3 "Generation LINK to Learn about Nursing. (Students must be 16 before June 2). This summer
camp will offer numerous hands-on activities designed to enhance your knowledge of the nursing
profession as you begin to think about your career. The camp is limited to 24 participants.
In order to apply, an application along with two completed Teacher Recommendation forms and a $75
registration fee must be submitted by April 15. If not selected for the camp, your $75 will be returned.
“Cornhusker Public Power District is offering six scholarships for high school students, grades 9, 10, or 11,
to attend the week long NREA Youth Energy Leadership Camp in Halsey, July 13-17th. This opportunity is
an all expense paid trip including transportation to and from camp. Entry forms are due to Cornhusker
Public Power District by April 3rd. The student's home must be served by Cornhusker Public Power
District. If interested, please call Cornhusker Public Power District TODAY at 402-564-2821 for more
information.”
Seniors: Make plans to pick up your cap and gown for graduation Today, March 25th over the lunch block.
Josten’s will be in the mini-commons next to the auditorium. If you still owe money, you must bring cash
or a money order before you can pick up your items.
Seniors: Are you interested in speaking at graduation? If so, please pick up the speech guidelines from
Mrs. Dostal. Tryouts will be held Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 3:45 in the IMC.
Seniors:
Information is available in the counseling office or on the counseling web page for the following
scholarships:
Harmony Chapter 13 Order of the Eastern Star Scholarship - Due April 7
The scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior who best exemplifies good citizenship and high
moral character.
Central Community College Davis/Chambers Scholarship - Due April 1
The Davis/Chambers Scholarship recognizes academically promising students from diverse racial, ethnic
and cultural backgrounds who often find that the financial requirements of postsecondary education are a
major obstacle.
Applicants should be planning to attend CCC, have knowledge or experience living or working in a diverse
community or organization, plan to transfer to a four-year public Nebraska college or university after
graduating from CCC, be a US citizen and a Nebraska resident and have financial need based on the results
of the FAFSA.
STUDENTS
Information is available in the counseling office for the Family Literacy Volunteers. If you love working
with kids, consider volunteering in the Family Literacy Classroom in the evening. A Children’s Room
volunteer would help kids with homework, read to children ages 4-11, make crafts, join in the learning
activities and assist the paraeducator in many other ways.
UNL College of Education and Human Services STARTALK Chinese Language, Culture and Technology
Summer Academy July 5-19. This academy is designed for learners with no or very little knowledge of the
Chinese language. Deadline for applications is April 20. All expenses for the Academy are covered
including housing, meals and supplies. Information and application can be found at
https://sites.google.com/site/startalkchinesacademy2015.
U.S. Service Academy/Military Day - March 28
This program is open to high school students/parents interested in the Congressional Nomination Process
for U.S. Service Academies and other military opportunities. The program is from 10:00-12:00 at Lincoln
East High School.
JUNIORS - Summer Opportunity
UNL College of Business Administration DREAM BIG Academy - July 12-16
Partnering with ConAgra Foods, this program places a specific focus on providing college access
opportunities to first generation, low-income students from diverse backgrounds. This academy is an
amazing opportunity for current high school juniors to explore the possibilities of college, learn about the
field of business, develop leadership skills and connect with peers, as well as university students, faculty
and staff. Selection will be based on high school GPA of 2.5 or higher and DREAM BIG application and
essay. Students who are selected will be able to attend the DREAM BIG Academy free of charge. Apply
online at http://cba.unl.edu/dreambig by March 27
SOPHOMORES - Summer Opportunity
University of Nebraska Medical Center Summer Health Professions Career Workshop - August 4-7
Students who are entering into their junior year of high school are eligible to apply. Selections will be made
on the basis of each student’s demonstrated level of interest, aptitude and scholastic achievement.
Applicants must fill out and return the completed application and essay no later than June 1. The fee for
the UNMC Summer Health Professions Career Workshop is $300 and includes food while on the UNMC
campus (breakfast, lunch and snacks), chaperone expenses, dorm room expenses, transportation while in
Omaha and learning supplies. The amount will be due upon your acceptance into the program.
Block 5 is in the small cafeteria
Regular Line
Combo
WG Chicken Nuggets (5)
Ranch (2T)
Romaine Lettuce (1 C)
Ranch (2T)
Mixed Fruit (½ c)
Tea Roll (2), Oleo
Lemon/Berry Swirl Cup (1)
Milk (1)
Pizza
Baked Beans
Pears
Assorted juice cup
Milk
Soup
Chili or
Cheese
burger
Soup
Al A Carte
Double Cheese
burger
on a
wg bun