Soquel High School

STUDENTS

10th GRADE HUMANITIES ACADAMY

Students interested in entering the 10th grade Humanities Academy may come to an assessment Thursday April 17th in room 105 at 3:00. Before the assessment date, please pick up an application packet from Ms. O Reilly in room 114.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

S.C. County Parks & Rec. has several openings to fill.  If you are interested in becoming day camp leaders or lifeguards/swim instructors, please feel free to see Cheryl in the front office for more details.

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED

How hospitable is Soquel High School?  Five more host families are needed for French students from our sister school in Cognac.  For more information, please see Denise Keplinger in 218.  

DO YOU LIKE TO SING, PERFORM, AND TRAVEL, complete graduation requirements and have a great time doing it!  Auditions for the 2008-2009 JAZZ SINGERS and CONCERT CHOIR are now happening.  SIGN UP IN THE MUSIC ROOM FOR AN AUDITION TIME!

HELP WANTED

SOQUEL SPORTS FOUNDATION

FUNDRAISER - CARNIVAL!  Help Woodworm celebrate their 35th anniversary by purchasing and attending a carnival on April 6th from 11am to 3pm; and Soquel High will benefit!  Tickets are $5 per family and all donations stay with us. Tickets can be purchased by participating sports teams or by calling Kathy at 475-8884. Tickets may be purchased on behalf of teams through Kathy as well.  (If no team is designated, funds will go directly to the Restroom/Snack bar/Entrance account.

VOLUNTEER at the carnival at our food booth & help us raise the funds we need for restrooms/snack bar/entrance.  The proceeds from the sell of drinks/popcorn will go directly to the stadium upgrade acct.  We would like to get volunteers! When we get the money to improve our field, our attendance (and gate fees) will increase, which means all sports win - so please coaches, have someone from your teams call me and work a 2-hr shift.

Kathy 475-8884 - THANKS!

PLEASE HELP! VOLUNTEERS are needed to help with the snack bar for the Semi-Pro Football team that plays at Soquel High – the SOCA SHARKS.  Proceeds will go toward the Restrooms/Snack bar/Entrance. The game is tomorrow, March 22nd at 1pm.  Volunteers are needed between 11:30 - 3:30pm.  If you can help, please call Kathy at 475-8884.

SUPPORT YOUR FAVORITE TEACHER, CLUB OR SPORT

Do you want to make a donation to your student’s favorite teacher, team, or club and have a great time while doing it? Sign up now for the Soquel High Fund’s Annual Golf Tournament on May 9th. If you can’t play, but want to participate, sign up to sponsor the event. Registration forms are posted on the school website under Parents, Soquel High Fund, and by clicking on the registration or sponsor forms at the bottom of the page. Details about the tourney are on the registration form.

THEATER ARTS PROGRAM

Lords Ladies of the Arts,

It is with humility that the Soquel High School Knights of the Square Stage request the honor of your patronage. If you could loosen your purse strings, we would, respectfully, invite you to become a PATRON OF THE ARTS. For a mere pittance, a modest donation, you can offer your patronage and support the Knights of the Square Stage. You will receive, with your donation, your name in our program, a message or advertisement and our gratitude for your support and interest in quality theatre.

This spring’s musical offering, URINETOWN, the MUSICAL! is a quirky, brash and riotous romp with a resounding and unpredictable resolution. With actors, musicians, singers and flush toilets, you will laugh all the way to the public amenities. The energy and enthusiasm that comes from the production will make you glad you were a part of the magical mayhem.

Please join us on May 16, 17, 23,24,25, 2008 (5 performances), with a curtain at 7:30 PM, and a Sunday Matinee at 3 PM. Tickets-$10, general admission and ASB/Senior Citizens-$8

Support Theatre Arts at Soquel High School! Become a Patron and…Thank you!

Levels of Support:

Serf: $1-9,Page: $10-25, Squire: $26-49, Knight: $50-99, Royalty: King and/or Queen of the Realm: $100 and above

Advertisements: $30 ¼ page, $60 ½ page, $100-full page-include information or message(Checks made out to: Soquel Fund-Drama, return to M. Kline, Soquel High School)

FROM THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

SENIORS

During the month of April, please inform the Counseling Secretary of any awards or scholarships that you want acknowledged at the awards ceremony.

COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS

CABRILLO COLLEGE

Seniors who are interested in Cabrillo's Honors Program should attend a meeting at 12:30 in the Soquel library on Wednesday, April 2nd.

Seniors who want to go to Cabrillo next year should come into the counseling office to pick up their math and English assessment forms. Taking these tests on Saturday, April 19th, will ensure them entrance into "running start" early registration on May 16. A Cabrillo College representative will conduct an orientation session for seniors at lunch on Monday, April 28.

COLLEGE TESTING

SAT – Register by April 1 for the May 3rd test, and by May 6 for the June 7th test at www.CollegeBoard.com.
ACT – Registration is closed for the April 12th test. Register by May 9th for the June 14th test at www.ACT.org.

SCHOLARSHIP LISTINGS THIS WEEK

Bay Federal Credit Union Deadline: May 2, 2008

Six scholarships, $500, each awarded to deserving students that display exemplary character, work ethic, strong educational goals, and are members of Bay Federal Credit Union. Applications in the Scholarship drawer at school.

Hellenic Cultural Institute, Central Coast Deadline: April 24, 2008

Students of the Central Coast who have demonstrated an interest in the area of Hellenic Civilization, by way of Greek literature, drama, poetry, and the arts, as well as other aspects of Greek culture. (1) $1,000 and (1) $500 scholarships will be awarded. Applications in the scholarship drawer at school.

Department of Transportation Deadline: April 30, 2008

Students who plan to pursue a career in transportation. The field of transportation is broad and employs Engineers, Transportation Planners, Archeologists, Land Surveyors, Mechanics, Electricians, and many others.

(6) $500 scholarships are available. Applications available in the scholarship drawer of the counseling office. 

SPORTS

BASEBALL

Fri. 3/21 vs. Harbor Varsity at Harbor, JV at Soq - 4pm
3/25-3/29 N. Monterey Varsity Tourney
3/25-3/29 Watsonville JV Tourney
Tues. 4/1 vs SLV Varsity at Soquel, JV at SLV- 4pm
Fri. 4/4 vs. Santa Cruz Varsity at SC, JV at Soquel – 4pm

SOFTBALL

3/21-22 Charlie Miguel Tourney Varsity only, time TBA
3/28-29 Charlie Miguel Tourney Varsity only, time TBA
Tues. 4/1 Harbor at Soquel JV and Varsity - 4pm
Thurs. 4/3 Soquel at Saint Francis Varsity only – 4pm

LACROSSE

Fri. 4/4 Pacific Collegiate at Soquel 4pm
Sat. 4/5 Santa Cruz at Soquel 4pm

SWIMMING

Fri. 4/4 Soquel at Santa Cruz 4pm

BOYS VOLLEYBALL

Tues. 4/1 Soquel at SLV JV 5pm, Varsity 6:30
Thurs. 4/3 Soquel at Santa Cruz JV 5pm, Varsity 6:30

BOYS GOLF

Tues. 4/1 vs Aptos at Seascape 3:30
Thurs. 4/3 vs. Santa Cruz at Pasatiempo 3:30

BOYS TENNIS

Tues. 4/1 Scotts Valley at Soquel 3:30
Thurs. 4/3 Santa Cruz at Soquel 3:30

TRACK AND FIELD

Thurs. 4/3 Soquel at Scotts Valley 3:30

HAPPY EASTER!