[Ma-pta-enotes] eNotes 5-15-08

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*Upcoming Events*

Friday, May 16, M-A Concert Choir, 7PM, M-A Library
Friday, May 16, LAST DAY TO PURCHASE Grad Night tickets
Saturday, May 17, "BRAVE ENOUGH TO DREAM" COLLEGE FAIR, 8:45AM-2PM at
Cesar Chavez Elementary School, 2450 Ralmar Avenue, East Palo Alto
Monday, May 19, "Athletics in College:  The "What" and "How" of the
Sports-in-College Decision", 7:30-8:30PM in the M-A Library
Saturday, May 31, Pre-participation Athletic Physicals, 8:30AM to
11:30AM, BAK Physical Therapy

*Announcements*

M-A CONCERT CHOIR
Hey, music lovers.  Join the M-A Concert Choir on Friday, May 16th in
the M-A library at 7PM for an evening of fantastic vocal performances.
The program will range from Motown to the Beatles to the classics. There
is something for everyone so come on down and enjoy the beginning of a
new era at M-A. There is a suggested $5 donation for adults and $3
donation for students. For more information, contact Mr. Maier in M-2.

2008 EAST PALO ALTO "BRAVE ENOUGH TO DREAM" COLLEGE FAIR,TURNING DREAMS
INTO REALITY
Saturday May, 17, 2008, 8:45AM-2PM at Cesar Chavez Elementary School,
2450 Ralmar Avenue, East Palo Alto, Ca 94303.  The annual College Fair
offers separate workshops for parents and students in both middle and
high school and students interact with over 60 college reps, including
from Ivy League universities from across the country.  For further
information, please contact Dorthy Burnside, Parent Involvement
Coordinator, Sequoia Union High School District, 480 James Avenue,
Redwood City, Ca 94062 650-369-1411, ext. 2317, 650-306-8870,
dburnsid at seq.org.

*Senior News*
GRAD NIGHT TICKETS:  Every Tuesday, you may purchase your Grad Night Tix
outside B-21.  Bring $45 and your TWO completed forms.  If you are 18,
you still must have a parent sign your forms.  The last day to purchase
Grad Night Tickets is this Friday May 16, 2008! Yes, all attendees MUST
have a signed permission slip to attend.
DIPLOMA REQUEST FORM:  Have you turned in your Diploma Request Form??
Check the list (it's posted in B-21 and also several classrooms) and
make sure that what we have so far is correct.  And turn it in ASAP!!
SENIOR WEEK TICKETS ARE HERE: Senior Week tickets go on sale ooutside
B-21 at lunch for the low, low price of $10!  They will be on sale
through May 30!
FREE TO ALL SENIORS!  Join your friends for breakfast on Wednesday, June
4th, 8:30 to 10AM in the courtyard outside the New Gym!  Hot chocolate,
coffee, and goodies before Graduation Rehearsal!  Bring your yearbooks
and come relax!  Class of 2008, everyone is welcome!!

*Athletics*

CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS
Cheerleading tryouts for next year will be held Friday, 5/16 from 5 -
7PM and Saturday 9:30 - NOON in the old dance studio.  There were two
tryouts on Wednesday and Thursday.  YOU MUST ATTEND TWO OF THE FOUR
TRY-OUT DATES!!  NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY, AS OUR SQUAD WILL BE
ATTENDING SUMMER CAMPS AND COMPETITIONS TO ENHANCE OUR SKILLS. Anyone
who is interested should come and see what cheerleading is all about.

GOLF - POST-CCS RESULTS
At CCS Boys Golf Finals on Tuesday, May 13, the Bears carded lots of
birdies and lots of pars but still could not catch the talent of Carmel,
St. Francis, Stevenson, and Palma High Schools, finishing 5th with a
team score of 391.  Nick Sako shot 74, Nick Chladek 76, Brian Jordan and
Jake Hall Toy each shot 80, and Ben Jackson 81.   This marks the end of
another strong season, having won both the PAL League Title and placing
1st at the CCS Regional Tournament.  The Bears would like to thank
Coaches Buff Giurlani and Mike Staskus for their dedication to the team,
their tremendous knowledge of the sport, and their continuous guidance
throughout this winning season!

BASEBALL - CCS RESULTS
Congratulations to the varsity baseball team for winning M-A's first
ever CCS game over Santa Teresa 4-3.  Here is the report from Dennis
Romley, M-A's stats expert. "Stellar Pitching by Stosz, Clutch hitting
by Knapp, Viegas, Sylvester and Bader, RBI effectiveness by Mosher,
Defensive heroics by Romley plus a team that plays like it will never
give up and stays in the game until the last pitch all combined to come
from behind and hold on to a 4 to 3 first round CCS victory over tough
Santa Teresa today at Bettencourt Field."  The team takes on Valley
Christian next on Saturday at 1:00PM at the PAL field in San Jose.

PLEASE SAVE THE DATE FOR AN EVENT SPONSORED BY THE M-A ATHLETIC BOOSTERS
M-A parents and athletes are invited to an evening lecture by Jack Bowen
on Monday, May 19 from 7:30-8:30PM in the M-A Library. Mr. Bowen's talk
is titled "Athletics in College:  The "What" and "How" of the
Sports-in-College Decision."  He will explore what it means to be a
college athlete at all levels and making the decision to pursue that,
including:  A discussion of the various options open to athletes in
college: club sports, intramural teams, community college, Division I,
II, III, "red shirt," walk-on; How to use athletics to your advantage 
--  Mr. Bowen will provide sample athletic resumes and cover letters
along with a suggested timeline for the process; What to do--and not to
do--when pursuing acceptance to a college or university as an athlete 
--  He will reference specific Case Studies in order to highlight the
intricacies of the process and the unique timing involved for athletes
of all sports and experience levels.  If you'd like to attend, please
RSVP to maboosters at gmail.com.  Include your family name and the number
attending.  You can also sign up at the desk in M-A's front office. 
Your RSVP allows us to have a set of hand-outs for you on the night of
the lecture.

Go Bears.   Grrrr.