Sunday, February 3, 2008

Super Tuesday | California Primary Caucus | PLEASE VOTE, VOTE, VOTE

24 STATES ARE HOSTING PRIMARY CAUCUSES ON TUESDAY.

It is IMPERATIVE IMPORTANT CRUCIAL URGENT that you get out and vote on Tuesday.

Please encourage all registered voters 18 and older to get out and let their voice be heard on Tuesday; tomorrow [Wednesday] will be too late.

Find your Polling Place: http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/elections_ppl.htm

LA Vote: http://lavote.net/locator/





Here are some guidelines to make sure you have an easy time at the polls on primary day:


  1. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to at least 8:00 p.m.
  2. Anyone in line at the time the polls close is allowed to vote
  3. If your name does not appear on the voter rolls, you may cast a provisional ballot

Best Buy Scholarships Available | Deadline: February

Deadline: 8:59 p.m. PT on February 15, 2008.
The application must be submitted electronically



Best Buy Scholarships
Best Buy Children's Foundation is awarding $2.75 million in scholarships to recognize and reward students who have made extraordinary contributions both inside and outside of the classroom.

The Best Buy Scholarship Program is administered by Scholarship Management Services, a division of Scholarship America. Scholarship America is dedicated to improving access to postsecondary education for students through scholarships and educational support.

Guidelines and Application
EligibilityApplicants must:

  1. Be a graduating high school senior living in the United States

  2. Live within 75 miles* of a U.S. Best Buy Store


  3. Have a minimum cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or an equivalent)


  4. Demonstrate commitment to and involvement in volunteer community service or work experience


  5. Plan to enroll in a full-time** undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the United States or Puerto Rico no later than fall 2008.
**Full-time study is defined as full-time enrollment for the entire 2008-2009 academic year.

Award Criteria
Selection of recipients will be based on solid academic performance and exemplary community service or work experience. Consideration may also be given to participation and leadership in school activities. Financial need is not considered.

Awards are for undergraduate study only.

Recipients may only receive one Best Buy sponsored award.

Award Amounts
Scholarships will be awarded as follows:

  1. 1,500 scholarships of $1,500 each will be awarded


  2. 51 scholarships of $10,000 will be awarded. State awards will be granted to exceptional students from the diverse population of Best Buy communities.
Awards are one-time only and are not renewable

Saturday, February 2, 2008

WHS | 3rd Quarter: Begins Tuesday, 2/5



3RD Quarter begins Tuesday, February 5th

WHS Holiday: Monday, February 4th