Stu Walters, SHS Athletic Director, wishes to send out a BIG THANKS to all that took the time to not only vote, but also to encourage your friends and family to vote as well in the KION Sports Blitz website contest. Because of all of you out there, we went from last place in the vote ranking to FIRST PLACE!!! KION came out to our game and highlighted our team. And soon Soquel High Athletics will be receiving a check for $500. This was a great opportunity to earn a little extra money for our school and all it cost you was just a little bit of time! JUST KNOW IT IS APPRECIATED GREATLY!!!
Last week to get your forms in. Applications are now available in the Front Office from Cheryl. All forms are to be turned in by 10/7 and ticketing will begin 10/10. Completed forms get to Tjoni FIRST.
The PSAT for juniors to be eligible for National Merit Scholarships will be held Saturday, October 15 and the is $25 price has been extended through Oct. 13. Register in the Finance Office. Sophomores may also register. Don't delay in signing up, as there are a limited number of PSAT tests available.
BINGO & SPORTS FOUNDATION NEWS
SOUVENIRS: Blankets are in! We also have hooded sweatshirts, t-shirts, etc. To place an order before next home game, call Kim 818-1077 or Kathy 475-8884.:
SAVEMART AND NOB HILL/RALEY CARDS: Send an email with your address and we can mail you these cards. Savemart - you just need to swipe before you pay and 3 percent will be donated. At Nob Hill/Raleys 1 to 4 percent is donated, but you do need to register your card (we do not see any personal information - it's just a way to send us the amount we've earned). Again, we can mail to your house or they can be picked up at home football games.
BINGO VOLUNTEERS:
Bingo Caller TRAINING! See if calling is right for you! Learn how to be a bingo caller and call bingo once month. Wed 10/5, at 6:30 p.m.at SC Elks Lodge. RSVP to Kathy 475-8884.
We are still recruiting volunteers - earn your money before your season starts! A group of four can earn about $330 for each Tuesday night they volunteer! CORE members can earn up to $75 per Tuesday night. Call and sign up today! Kim 818-1077(corrected phone number) or Kathy 475-8884
Come support your Knights! Our volunteers this week is Boys' Golf.
Where: SC Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St, Santa Cruz. Doors open at 5 p.m.; early bird 6:15 p.m. regular games at 6:30 p.m.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN: Following the installation of the new gate and Dewey Thompkins touchstone, the foundation is working to build permanent bathrooms and snack shack. Check the new URL for capital campaign status:
www.soquelsportsalley.org
WIN A CAR!
Our school groups win, and you could, too. Buy your ticket for a chance to win a Brand New Toyota Prius or Subaru Outback or $25,000 cash... plus over 100 exciting prizes! Tickets are $5 each or six for $25. Your group or team keeps 100 percent of what you sell. You can purchase tickets through your groups or teams or by calling or emailing Shannon Fidiam at 477-0900
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Tickets will be for sale through Friday, Oct. 7. Don't miss out on this fabulous fundraising opportunity!!
PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The first school-wide dance in quite some time is in the planning process. The students are EXCITED! We are in need of parent volunteers!!!
- Want to help plan the dance and organize with the student volunteers? Then we want you too!
- Can you provide a meal for the Wednesday lunch time student meetings held on campus? Then we want you too!
- Want to work the night of? Then we want you too! Several different jobs available the night of the dance that require adults so that the kids can just enjoy their social event.
- Do you have a connection for food, snacks, and beverages for the evening's concession stand helping to keep costs down for this ASB Fundraiser? Then we want you too!
Please contact Jenni Strecker-Langenberg to let her know where you want to help out in bringing back this fun element of school for the students!
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DONATE WITH ESCRIP
Please help us raise funds for our classrooms!
*Get a Safeway Club card from Safeway and register at escrip.com.
*All current Safeway club card users MUST re-register their card at escrip.com by Nov. 1, 2011, for Soquel High School to continue to earn money.
*Also - grab a Nob Hill card from Cheryl in the front office!
*All funds go straight to the classrooms for our students!
UPCOMING SCHOLARSHIPS
Counselor Branna Banks is keeping an updated listing of available scholarships. Check with her in the Counseling Office if you need further information or help downloading and printing applications.
Wendy's High School Heisman: Deadline: October 2
Different award levels: Do you have a 3.0 GPA? Do you participate in at least one sport? Are you a leader in your school and your community? Then don't miss this opportunity to be recognized for everything that you do! The first 30,000 applicants will receive a $10 Wendy's Gift Card. Apply at: http://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/about/program-stages-awards/
AES Engineers Scholarship: Deadline: October 7, 2011
$500: This is a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, (not GPA), as determined by the evaluated essays that are submitted. Scholarships are intended for future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility. You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible. Students will submit an essay on one of the two topics that appear on the scholarship page of the website. Full details are available at: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
I Don't Want To Pay For College Scholarship: Deadline: October 31
$1000: Of course you don't. But Cappex does, so they might help you out.Step 1: Create a Cappex profile, if you don't already have one. One profile makes you eligible to apply for many different scholarships. Step 2: Tell them about your extracurricular, leadership, and volunteer activities. Step 3: Click on the scholarships tab, then click on "Cappex Scholarships", find the scholarship in the list and click apply. http://www.cappex.com/scholarships/scholarshipDetails.jsp;jsessionid=86099F4A037A8A95EC1E02A4A06AD21F.server1?scholarshipCode=np
Coca-Cola: Deadline: October 31
If you are a truly motivated, dedicated, involved high school senior, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation is awarding $3 million a year in scholarships to 250 deserving students just like you. Must be a U.S. citizen
Apply online at https://www.coca-colascholarship.org/page.aspx?pid=388
Good Tidings: Deadline: November 7
Scholarships in the amount of $5,000 each (20 total) to students residing in the Central Coast and Greater Bay Area. Good Tidings is a non-profit charity that empowers students to reach their dreams. The scholarships are awarded to seniors who recognize the benefits of serving their communities. All are encouraged to apply, but consideration is given to those of greatest needs. Applications are available at:
http://www.goodtidings.org/assets/pdf/GT%20Community%20Service%20Scholarship%20App.pdf
Santa Cruz Elks Lodge: Deadline: December 2
he Santa Cruz Elks Lodge has six scholarships for graduating seniors in this area. There is a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for a boy and girl from the lodge. Total scholarships are $3000. The 1st place students then go on to compete in the District contest, on to the State and then on to the National competition.
Additional information and applications available in the counseling office or visit: www.elks.org/enf/scholars
California-Hawaii Elks Vocational Grant: Ongoing applications - No deadline
$1000: The program is open to any prospective applicant, residing in California or Hawaii who is an American Citizen, planning to pursue an eligible vocational/technical (voc/tech) course, culminating in a terminal associate degree, diploma or certificate, but less than a baccalaureate program (Bachelor's degree). Applications must be filed with the Scholarship Chairman, Exalted Ruler or Secretary of the Elks Lodge having jurisdiction in the area of the student's legal residence. Must be a U.S. citizen
http://www.chea-elks.org/vocationalgrantapp.pdf
