Daily Bulletin - Liberty High School

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Daily Bulletin
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2015
ALL STUDENTS: Applications are now being accepted for
next year’s yearbook staff. Please pick up the form from Mr.
Tittl in Room 1105 ASAP.
PATRIOTS FOR CURE: We are meeting this Friday,
February 20, during fifth lunch in 704. Please come by for
refreshments. We are taking our club photo and planning our
upcoming fundraisers! See you then!
REMINDER: Do not park on the south side of Patrick Henry
Drive between Duxbury Ct. and Oshkosh Ct. It is a posted no
parking zone. Vehicles found parked there will be issued a
parking violation citation in the amount of $35.00.
ART CLUB MEMBER: Please turn in all candy sale money
to Ms. Brown in room 302 as soon as possible.
JUNIOR GIRLS: Anyone interested in participating in Girl’s
State, see Ms. Davis in the counseling office.
REMINDER: House of Representatives meeting has been
moved to Thursday, February 19, during 2nd period due to
BC testing in the library.
ALL STUDENTS: American Elementary School is looking for
student volunteers on April 10, 2015 for our carnival
fundraiser. We are looking for students for our face painting
booth. Students interested can sign up by contacting Pam
Cathey via email at [email protected] Please title
subject FACE PAINTER VOLUNTEER.
SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS, SENIORS: Applications for
membership into the National Honor Society are due
Thursday, February 26th. No exceptions!! Any sophomore,
junior, or senior student who completed the school – wide
Salvation Army Toy and Canned Food Drive in the fall and 15
hours community service are eligible to apply. Applications
are in the Counseling Office on the National Honor Society
bulletin board .
SENIORS: There is one ad pages left in the yearbook. See
Mr. Tittl in room 1105 ASAP if you’re interested!
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Important dates for February
2/9
No School
2/16
No School
2/18-2/19 Air Band Auditions
2/26-2/28 Drama Performances
Important dates for March
3/1-3/31
March Madness
(College Awareness)
3-2
Winter Sports Awards
3/3
Choir Spring Concert
3/6
3rd Qtr. Ends
3/13
Kern Invite Track Meet
3/9-3/12 Air Band Show
3/17-3/18 CAHSEE (All Sophomores)
3/23
C 2 T Promo Day
3/26-3/27 Star Testing (Early-Outs)
3/27
Finance Office Closed
Monday/NO SCHOOL
Washington’s Day Holiday Observation
Tuesday/Regular Schedule
Girls Basketball vs. Centennial (H)
Boys Basketball @ Centennial
Girls Soccer - 1st Rd CIF Playoff TBA
Wednesday/Regular Schedule
Varsity Boys Basketball vs. BHS (H)
(Senior Night)
Varsity Girls Basketball vs. BHS (H)
(Senior Night)
Boys Soccer - 1st Rd CIF Playoff TBA
Thursday/Regular Schedule
Girls Soccer Qtr. Rd CIF TBA
F/S & JV Boys Basketball @ BHS
JV Girls Basketball @ BHS
PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday /Regular Schedule
Boys Soccer - Qtr. Rd CIF TBA
Sports Early Release
2/17 F/S Boys Basketball Only - 2:45p
2/19 F/S & JV Boys Basketball Only –2:45p
Scholarships listed on reverse side
SCHOLARSHIPS
SENIORS: Shui Kuen & Allen Chin Scholarship. The eligibility criteria is past/present Asian restaurant worker (or
child of), record of community advocacy & social justice work, incoming freshmen or current undergraduate. Application is
online at www.asianpacificfund.org/scholarships Applications deadline is February 20, 2015.
SENIORS: W.E. Drury Scholarship. The applicant must be enrolled in either a four -year bachelor’s degree program in
a college or university or a two-year associate of arts degree program in a community college. Also, recipient must maintain
a 3.0 GPA. Applications are available in the counseling office. The deadline is February 20, 2015.
SENIOR GIRLS: Dale Scott & Co. Scholarship. Applicant must be a graduating female student pursuing studies in
either finance or political science. Applications are available in the counseling office. The deadline is February 20, 2015.
SENIORS: John A. Bidart, Sr. Memorial Scholarship. Scholarships will be awarded to two seniors who: have
realized a high degree of academic achievement in his or her high school studies; and who during his or her high school
career has demonstrated a high level of ambition, industry and the ability to set and achieve goals; and has demonstrated
the requisite level of financial need in connection with the pursuit of a college or other post-secondary school
education. Applications are available in the counseling office. The deadline is February 20, 2015.
SENIORS: Lapiz Family Scholarship. The eligibility criteria is past/present farm or migrant worker (or child of),
incoming freshmen or current undergraduate at a UC. Application is online at www.asianpacificfund.org/scholarships
Applications deadline is February 20, 2015.
SENIORS: Buick Achievers Scholarship Program. We encourage the following to apply: high school seniors or
current undergraduates, those who plan to enroll full time at a four-year college or university in 2015-2016, those who plan
to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the automotive
industry. You can apply online at www.buickachievers.com. The deadline is February 27, 2015.
SENIORS GIRLS: Women’s and Girls Fund is seeking community nominations for the 2015 Young Woman Defining
Philanthropy Award. The criteria to is you must be 16 to 21 years of age and be eligible for extra-curricular activities, must
have demonstrated a philanthropic spirit through personal giving and/or leadership in inspiring others o support charitable
organizations. The young girl should have a focus on seeking solutions to a problem rather than easing the symptoms and
should exhibit a commitment to and a passion for bettering the lives of Kern County residents. Applications are available in
the counseling office. The deadline is Monday, March 2, 2015.
SENIORS: Bakersfield College scholarship. Submit your 2015-16 scholarship application now. Applications are being
accepted from January 5, 2015 to March 6, 2015. For more information, visit us on the web at Bakersfieldcollege.edu/finaid
or contact the Bakersfield College of financial Aid at 661-395-4428.
SENIORS: The Nelson Scholarship. Applicant must be a graduating senior of Bakersfield, Centennial, Liberty,
North, Ridgeview, South, Stockdale or West High School. Applications are available in the counseling office. The deadline
is January 27, 2014. The deadline is March 6, 2016.
SENIORS: The McGregor Scholarship. This is for a music student graduating from Kern High School District
School and pursuing a music education. Applications are available in the counseling office. The deadline is March 6, 2015.
SENIORS: Juan Arrache, Jr. Memorial Trust Fund Essay Contest. A type-written essay between 500 – 750 words on
the subject of honesty, integrity, and courage. Applications are available in the counseling office. The deadline is March
6, 2015.
SENIORS: Michael R. Mettler Memorial Scholarship. The Kern County Farm Bureau is pleased to once again
sponsor the Michael R. Mettler Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship will be presented to high school seniors or college
freshmen, sophomores or juniors who plan to study or are currently pursuing an agriculture or agriculture-related major.
Students majoring in veterinary studies will only be considered if their concentration is in large animal husbandry.
Applications are available in the counseling office. The deadline is March 6, 2015.
SENIORS: The Thelma Rae Self Music Scholarship is available to all students who are attending or who have
attended high schools in Kern County. Students will be chosen on the basis of need and musical promise. Applications are
available in the counseling office. The deadline is March 6, 2015.
SENIORS: Caners Foundations Endowment for Research and Scholarship. The Caners Foundation scholarship
applications are for the benefit of students who are interested in pursuing an education and career in horticulture or other
majors in agribusiness. The application is available in the counseling office. The deadline is March 15, 2015.
SENIORS: Kern Community Foundation. Are you looking for scholarship funding to support your college goals? Don’t miss
this opportunity to get your application into the hands of numerous scholarships with just one submission! Scholarships of
$500 to $5,500 available! One application-multiple opportunities. Visit www.kernfoundation.org Applications open
January 15, 2015 and the deadline is March 15, 2015.
SENIORS: The “ Italian Catholic Federation” is offering $400.00 scholarships to Roman Catholic graduating seniors of
Italian descent who have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2.(if either Roman Catholic parent of grandparent is a member is a
member of the “Italian Catholic Federation,” applicant must be Roman Catholic but need not be of Italian Descent, or live
where Branches are established, to qualify.) For more information call 1-888-423-1924 or visit www.icf.org Application are
available in the counseling office. The application deadline is March 15, 2015.
SENIORS: AESC Scholarship. Association of Energy Service Companies(AESC) is currently accepting applications for
2015 scholarships. Applications are available online at www.aesc.net Scholarship applications are due Monday, March 16,
2015 by 5:00 PM.
AESC 2015 SCHOLARSHIP:: Any child of an AESC (Association of Energy Service Companies) is eligible for a 4 year
renewable
scholarship. You can access the application at www.aesc.net or pick up an application in the counseling office. Applications
are due NO LATER than March 16th to the Bakersfield office: Chairperson Tim Maples (979-0665) address: 3639 Alken St.
Bakersfield CA 93308.
SENIORS: Grimmway Enterprises College Scholarship Program. The families of Rod & Bob Grimm sponsor this
Scholarship Program for the children of employees of Grimmway Enterprises, Inc. The goal of this program is to encourage
our employees’ children to graduate from high school eligible to attend a four-year college or university and earn a college
degree. You can pick up an application in the counseling office. The deadline is March 16, 2015.
SENIORS: GFWC/Woman’s Club of Bakersfield Student Scholarship. The applicant must have a cumulative 3.0
GPA or higher. The application must contain a brief essay of goals, work history, community service and extracurricular
activities. The student must be a full time student. Applications are available in the counseling office. The deadline is March
22, 2015.
Scholarships Cont’d
SENIORS: Mayor's Scholarship. Students must be a resident of Bakersfield and planning on attending either BC, Taft College or
CSUB. Student must qualifying GPA is 3.25 for a $1,000 scholarship to CSUB, and 3.0 for a $500 scholarship to BC or Taft College.
Students must complete the attached scholarship application and include a typed statement of 300 words as follows: a. Indicate your
educational plans and career goals; b. Include community and school involvement; c. Include need for sholarship assistance and any
special circumstances; d. sign and date your statement. Applications are avalialbe in the counseling office. The deadline is March 24,
2015.
SENIORS: Assistance League of Bakersfield Scholarship. Graduating high school senior (minimum 3.0 GPA) going to an
accredited 2 year community college, a 4-year college or university. Resident of Kern County, California. All parts of the application
must be completed and submitted with all recommendations in order to be considered. Applications, including all parts, MUST be
submitted by March 26, 2015. Applications are available in the counseling office.
SENIORS: The California Wine Grape Growers Foundation (CWGGF) is offering at least 6 scholarships in study 2015 to
graduating high school seniors. Students may study the subject of their choice. At least two 4-year, $8,000 scholarships are available
for any campus in the University of California or California State University system and at least four 2-year, $2,000 scholarships are
available for any California community college. Continuation of scholarships is dependent upon satisfactory completion of at least 12
units per semester. Only the children of vineyard employees working in the 2014 or 2015 wine grape growing season are eligible to
apply. However, children of wine grape growers may request a waiver from the eligibility requirement based upon financial need.
Children of current directors or employees of the CWGGF are not eligible to apply. Applications are available in the counseling office.
The deadline is March 27, 2015.
SENIORS: Democratic Women of Kern Scholarship Committee. Democratic Women of Kern is granting a $500 scholarship to a
female senior who is registered Democrat or who has at least one parent or legal guardian who is a registered Democrat, and will be
enrolling in an accredited College or Trade school in the fall of 2015. Student must have a 2.0 GPA or higher. The application is
available in the counseling office. The deadline is Friday, March 27, 2015.
SENIORS: CSEA Scholarship. One parent or guardian of the applicant must be a member in good standing with CSEA, Chapter #81
for at least one year. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior planning to enter a university, community college, trade or
vocational school as a full time student within the following semester after high school graduation. Applicant must have a minimum
GPA of 3.0, including all subjects taken in grades 10, 11 and the first semester of 12. Submitted application with a GPA of less than
3.0 may be considered for a book allowance. Applications are avalialbe in the counseling office. The deadline is Friday, March 27,
2015.
SENIORS: Caltrans District 6/Central Region Transportation Scholarship. Students must have a GPA of 2.5 or better, plan to
attend a university or junior college, or trade school. Student must be planning to pursue a career in one of the following fields or
other related transportation field: Accounting, Anthropology, Archaeology, Biology, Business Administration, Communications,
Construction, Electrical, Engineering, Environmental Science, Equipment Operations, Graphic Design, Human Resources,
Information Technology, Landscaping, Legal, Planning, Project Management, Real Estate, Surveying. Applications are available in
the counseling office. The deadline is March 27, 2015.
SENIORS: Caltrans District 6/Central Region Employee Family Scholarship. Student must be related to a current, former, or retired Calt rans
District 6 employee. Students must have a GPA of 2.5 or better, plan to attend a university or junior college, or trade school. Student must be planning
to pursue a career in one of the following fields or other related transportation field: Accounting, Anthropology, Archaeology, Biology, Business
Administration, Communications, Construction, Electrical, Engineering, Environmental Science, Equipment Operations, Graphic Design, Human
Resources, Information Technology, Landscaping, Legal, Planning, Project Management, Real Estate, Surveying. Applications are available in the
counseling office. The deadline is March 27, 2015.
SENIORS: Harvey and Laura Brockmeyer Kiwanis Scholarship. Applicant must have been a member of a Future Farmer Chapter or Key
Club of a Kern County High School or the child or grandchild of a Kern County Kiwanian. The applicant must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Application
are available in the counseling office. The deadline is March 31, 2015.
SENIORS: Bakersfield Chinese Women’s Club Scholarship. Student must be a graduating high school senior of Chinese descent, have a 3.0
GPA or above, and have extracurricular activities, community services and family needs will be considered. Applications are available in the
counseling office. The deadline is Tuesday, March 31, 2015.
SENIORS: The Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund. Students must have a GPA of 3.0/equivalent or higher and plan to attend full time at a US accredited four-year college or university within the fifty states. Students must have demonstrated leadership abilities through
participating in community services or other extra curricular activities. Combined adjusted income of the parents cannot exceed $60,000. Applications
are available in the counseling office. The deadline is March 31st.
SENIORS: American Society of Civil Engineers Scholarship. To be considered, the student must be a graduating senior of a Kern County
High School, accepted into an accredited college or university pursuing Civil or Environmental Engineering/Science and must demonstrate the
following: The student must have at least a 2.5 GPA. Applications are available in the counseling office. The deadline is April 1, 2015.
SENIORS: Energy API San Joaquin Chapter 2015 Scholarship Essay. Questions and applications are available in the counseling office to students
that are interested. The deadline is Thursday, April 2, 2015.
SENIORS: Harvey L. Hall/Hall Ambulance Service Medical Scholarship. Student must have a minimum qualifying GPA of 3.0 for a $250
scholarship. Students must be planning to enroll as a first year, full-time student at an EMT, nurse, physician, dentist, hygienist, ect. Complete the
application and include a typed statement of 300 words as follows: 1. Indicate your educational plans and career goals; 2. Include need for scholarship
assistance and any special circumstances; 3. Sign and date your statement. Applications can be completed then printed from our website at
www.hallamb.com The application is available February-April each year. The deadline is April 10, 2015.
SENIORS: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc Kappa Omega Omega Chapter book scholarship application. They invite all eligible African American students to apply for a book scholarship to help supplement higher education pursuits. To be eligible, the applicant must live in Kern County;
be enrolled as a senior in a Kern High School District; plan to attend a university, community college, vocational school, or military program.
Applications are available in the counseling office. The deadline is April 11, 2015.
SENIORS: Kern County Wool Growers Auxiliary Scholarship. Applicant must be a Kern County resident attending high school or college,
taking or planning to enroll in agriculture or agriculture related courses, with plans to pursue a college degree in agriculture or an agriculture related
field. Student must have a 3.0 GPA and they must be maintained for sophomore through senior year. Applications are available in the counseling
office. The deadline is April 15, 2015.
JUNIORS & SENIORS: If you are an undocumented student, MALDEF Scholarships at www.maldef.org has a list of scholarships available.
SENIORS: Bill Dolan Kern County Law Enforcement Foundation Scholarship. Students must submit the following: Personal Resume and a
250 word essay explaining: Why they deserve the award? How the scholarship would benefit them? Why they have chosen to pursue a career in law
enforcement/criminal justice? Student must be planning to enroll as a first year, full-time student at an accredited college or university in a law
enforcement or criminal justice related program. Student must have a 3.0 GPA and have lived in Kern County for the past five years and should have
aspirations for employment in a local enforcement/criminal justice agency. Student may be a dependent of an active or non-active law enforcement
parent or family member. Student may be a member of an approved law enforcement Explorer Scout Program. Application are available in the
counseling office. Application deadline is Friday, April 17, 2015.
SENIORS: Contreras Scholarship Foundation. Students be pursuing either a 2 year associate degree or a 4 year academic degree at an accredited
college or university. Students must have a GPA of 2.5-3.5 (no higher than a 3.5). Students will need teacher and counselor's recommendations.
Applications are avaliable in the counseling office. The deadline is Friday, April 17, 2015.
SENIORS: Abbott and Fenner Scholarship. Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of the web site: http://
www.abbottandhttp://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholaship.htm The deadline is June 15, 2015.
SENIORS: Scholarship Opportunities from $500-$5000 for 2015 grads of Kern County High Schools available through Kern Community
Foundation. Email Alyse Braten at 616-2605 or [email protected] for more information