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News Release

For Immediate Release
May 8, 2007

Humboldt County Office of Education honors ECS teachers Ron Hartman, Warren Blinn and Sharon Tecker

Eureka— Three Eureka City Schools teachers, along with five other local teachers, will be honored for their dedication to students and their profession by the Humboldt County Office of Education on Wednesday, May 9 at the Adorni Center in Eureka. The teachers are Eureka High School physical education teacher Ron Hartman and Alice Birney fifth grade teachers Warren Blinn and Sharon Tecker.

Ron Hartman will receive the 2007 Jean Olson Career Achievement Award. Hartman has been teaching for 35 years, including 33 years at EHS. He was nominated by EHS teachers Kristie Christiansen and Stephanie Jackson who wrote “it’s Hartman’s essence and his heart that sets him apart.”

“Ron continues to hold himself to high standards in teaching and seeks out opportunities for his own personal growth rather than becoming a “throw out the ball” physical education teacher,” remarked Christiansen and Jackson. “In his years of teaching and coaching, Ron has given more than was ever expected of him. Due to his dedicated in-class and extra-curricular involvement, many students and athletes maintain an ongoing relationship with him.”

Former teachers Steve and Paula Parodi noted, “Ron has always made himself available to students, going so far as to tutor them before or after school to help them stay academically eligible for their sport. He buys athletic shoes and P.E. clothes for students in need at his own expense and even takes clothes home to wash them when needed. Ron has a determined dedication to his students’ needs… academic, social, personal and enrichment.”

Humboldt Bay High School learning director and longtime EHS coach Jack Lakin stated, “when Ron is not coaching, every Logger who competed for EHS never had a bigger fan.”

Lakin also credits Hartman for making the EHS physical education program one of the top and most progressive departments on the North Coast. “As the times have changed and the P.E. curriculum evolved from intramural and recreation,” said Lakin, “Ron has been a leader in providing a vision for that change.”

Hartman has volunteered to mentor a teaching credential candidate and been involved in the undergraduate kinesiology teaching program at Humboldt State University almost every year. HSU assistant professor of kinesiology and recreation Rock Braithwaite said, “I regularly get comments about the positive experiences and support he provides in helping our future educators develop their teaching skills.”

In addition to his distinguished teaching career, Hartman has coached a variety of sports at EHS, including football, basketball, track, gymnastics, golf and wrestling, and served as an advisor to numerous campus clubs.

Alice Birney fifth grade teacher Warren Blinn is being honored with the 2007 Excellence in Teaching Award. Blinn has taught at Alice Birney for the past 18 years.

According to Alice Birney principal Jan Schmidt, Blinn regularly hears from former students on the impact he’s had on their lives. One student sent an email stating “when I was in his class he never gave up on me even though I was a slow learner. Because of his determination as a teacher, I have become so much more than anyone thought I’d be. He gave me the boost I needed to want to become better.”

Another one of Blinn’s former students wrote “I loved your class, but over the years I’ve grown to appreciate you more and more. You emphasized my strengths when others only concentrated on my weaknesses. Because of you I’m graduating high school and will be attending college in August. I don’t know what I’ll be majoring in, but I’m keeping my mind open like you did with me.”

Blinn’s knowledge of technology has been greatly valued by Alice Birney staff members. “He volunteered to implement an interactive SmartBoard in his classroom and then assisted other staff members when they came on board with the new technology,” remarked Schmidt.

Blinn regularly serves as a mentor teacher to HSU students in the credential program and last year he assisted a new Alice Birney teacher as a Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment provider.

Sharon Tecker, who also teaches fifth graders at Alice Birney School, will receive the 2007 Excellence in Teaching Award. Tecker has taught at Alice Birney for 22 years and started her teaching career over 30 years ago.

Schmidt wrote that Sharon Tecker has a legacy that has touched the lives of over 600 students. “She embodies the highest quality of a teacher,” stated Schmidt. “Her demeanor with her students is always supportive and nurturing, while she maintains her professionalism. Nothing rattles her — at least not on the outside!”

Tecker “brings enthusiasm to her teaching that is contagious to students and other staff,” said Schmidt. “She develops positive relationships with all her students which make the students want to perform for her,” added Schmidt. “There’s a saying in education “Students don’t care what you know until they know that you care.” Sharon’s students know that she cares about them and many of her former students come back to visit her.”

Along with volunteering her time on the District Language Arts Committee and the Social Studies Adoption Committee, Tecker regularly serves as a mentor teacher to student teachers from HSU.

“Sharon has a really positive outlook on students, teaching, her job, her colleagues and life in general,” wrote Schmidt. “She looks at ways things can be accomplished rather than focusing on the obstacles.”

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News Release

For Immediate Release
May 2, 2007

Eureka High senior earns prestigious recognition as a Gates Millennium Scholar

EUREKA— Eureka High School senior Hannah Cory has the distinct honor of being selected as one of only 1,000 Gates Millennium Scholars in the country. The program attracted over 11,000 applicants for the annual renewable scholarship.

Cory will be attending Stanford University in the fall. Throughout her undergraduate career, the Gates Millennium Scholars program will review her financial aid package and determine a new award amount. The Foundation will continue funding her education through the masters and doctoral levels if she decides to pursue graduate studies in the fields of education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science.

Cory has earned a cumulative grade point average of 4.37 at EHS, and is currently ranked second in her graduating class. She was recently designated as a 2007 National Merit Scholarship Program semi-finalist. The Program recognizes less than one percent of California’s high school seniors.

Last summer, Cory participated in the High Street Community Church Peace Pole Project in Oakland. She led the project and organized a celebration at the High Street Presbyterian Church, which she said combined “diversity, working for change and a sense of community.” She remarked that the experience allowed her to work closely with her family members in Oakland and bring together inner-city youth and the community.

The Gates Millennium Scholars program, established in 1999, was initially funded by a $1 billion dollar grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The goal is to promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for outstanding minority students with significant financial need to reach their highest potential.

In addition to her scholarship, the program will also provide Cory with academic resources including mentoring services, an online resource center that will give her access to internships, fellowships and scholarships and the opportunity to attend leadership and other conferences.

The program has funded over 10,000 Gates Scholars since its inception.

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News Release

For Immediate Release
May 1, 2007

Swingin’ EHS jazz musicians perform well at Reno Jazz Festival

EUREKA— Jazz musicians from Eureka High School’s music program hit the road to the University of Nevada’s 45th-annual Reno Jazz Festival last weekend and the judges took notice.

Chris Cox, Eureka High School music teacher said “The Eureka High School Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo and Limited Edition competed with 330 middle, high school and college groups. World-class jazz artists, music educators and thousands of jazz students from throughout the west spent three days immersed in live jazz performance, competitions and clinics. The Reno Jazz Festival is one of the oldest and largest educational festivals in the west.”

The Jazz Ensemble placed second in the B category of schools and the Jazz Combo placed fifth in the A category in the competition.

In addition, the following students received special recognition for excellence: Shane Fox, drums; Russ Thallheimer, tenor sax; Kevin Miller, alto and soprano sax; and additional recognition was give to the entire saxophone section: Kevin Miller, Michelle Graham, Russ Thallheimer, Brittany McCay, Haley Collins and Samantha Zizza.

EHS vocal group Limited Edition received all excellent ratings at the Reno Jazz Festival. According to music teacher Charles Young, “This is the first time Limited Edition traveled to a festival with this much prestige and they handled it with dignity. This group is extraordinary and tremendous group of students.”

This year, the Reno Jazz Festival featured concerts with jazz superstars trumpeter Randy Becker and guitarist John Scofield with his trio. The Festival closed Saturday evening with the Festival Showcase and Awards Ceremony in the University’s Lawlor Events Center, which included encore performances by some of the best groups and soloists at the festival.

Limited Edition, along with the EHS Mixed Ensemble and Concert Choir, will perform on May 30 at 7:15 p.m. in the Eureka High School auditorium. The EHS jazz groups will perform the following night, May 31, at 7:15 in the school’s auditorium. Eureka High School is located at 1915 J Street.

Call 441-2521 for ticket information.

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Public Service Announcement

For Immediate Release
April 19, 2007

EHS Safe and Sober’s May Day Market Place, Tuesday May 1

Eureka— The Eureka High School Safe and Sober Committee will hold The May Day Market Place, Tuesday, May 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the EHS Cafeteria, 1915 J Street.

This free event will feature a variety of vendors selling products and donating proceeds to the Safe and Sober Fund.

A take-out dinner will be available for people who want to stop and shop on their way home from work.

Call 441-0262 for more information or if you are a vendor who would like to participate.

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News Release

For Immediate Release
April 16, 2007

EHS EAST Lab hosts Humboldt Golf Skills Challenge April 28

Eureka— EHS EAST Lab in collaboration with EAST program at Grant School is hosting the Humboldt Golf Skills Challenge at the Eureka Municipal Golf Course on April 28 at 4:00 pm.

This is Humboldt County’s chance to test their golf skills. All profits go to the Eureka City Schools EAST Program

The competition will include a long-drive, closest to the pin, and a putting contest, in three age groups, for both men and women. Sign ups begin at 3:00 p.m., with the competition beginning at 4:00 p.m. The cost to enter is $25 for all three events. The event will conclude at 5:30. Trophies will be presented to the best efforts in each category.

The proceeds of the event will be used to support the EAST Program at Eureka High School and Grant Elementary School. The EAST program challenges students to craft creative solutions to community problems. Over the years, the EAST Program has been recognized for excellence on a national stage.

Most recently the EHS EAST Lab presented at the national Service Learning Conference in Albuquerque New Mexico. Upcoming projects created by EAST at Eureka High School include, Youth Relay for Life, The Ride For Life, and the Kinetic Sculpture Project. Funds generated through this event will assist students efforts to serve their community. To find out more about the Eureka High School EAST Lab visit www.ecseast.org/ehseast.

This is the first collaborative project between Grant and Eureka High. Grant received an Enhancing Education through Technology grant which has allowed the creation of a EAST program. Proceeds earned by Grant will contribute to the schools effort to purchase an electronic marquee.

For more information contact the EHS EAST Lab at 476-1632, Course Pro Bruce Perisho at the Eureka Muni Golf Course at 443-4808 or Bill Cannady at Grant Elementary

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News Release

For Immediate Release
February 27, 2007

Former Tower of Power trumpet player gives boost to EHS Jazz Bands

EUREKA— The Eureka High Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble will perform live in concert with legendary trumpet player Mic Gillette on Friday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the Eureka High School auditorium.

Gillette, best known for being one of the original Tower of Power horns, and horn section leader, as well as stints with Cold Blood, Sons of Champlin and Blood, Sweat and Tears, has appeared on hundreds of recordings and toured with the Rolling Stones, Elton John, The Doobie Brothers, and Santana, among others.

Tickets for the performance are $8 general admission and $5 students and seniors.

There will also be a spaghetti feed before the concert in the EHS cafeteria from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The cost is $5 per dinner.

Proceeds will benefit the Eureka High School music department. Eureka High School is located at 1915 J Street. For more information contact Chris Cox at 441-2521.

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News Release
For Immediate Release
February 12, 2007

Eureka High to host Parent Orientation Night on March 5

EUREKA— Parents of eighth grade students are invited to attend Eureka High School’s Parent Orientation Night for incoming freshmen for the 2007-08 school year on Monday, March 5 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Students are also welcome.

The evening includes presentations by Eureka High School counseling and teaching staff. Parents will meet in the auditorium at 6:30 for an orientation by the counselors and guidance technicians. At 7:30 all departments will be available for demonstrations, discussions and questions in the Jay Willard gymnasium.

Parents of 8th-graders from Winship, Zane, Freshwater and Kneeland schools can look for registration packets being sent home with their student the week of February 26. If your child does not attend one of these schools, drop by the high school during the week of February 26 to pick up a registration packet, or packets will be available at the orientation on March 5.

Eureka High School is located at 1915 J Street. For more information call 441-2591.

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News Release

For Immediate Release
February 5, 2007

EHS students claim history awards

EUREKA— On January 28, Eureka High School Gilder Lehrman History Pathway students distinguished themselves at the Humboldt County History Day. The theme at this year’s competition was Triumph and Tragedy in History.

“I was extremely pleased with the professionalism of all of our students,” said teacher Ron Perry. “The collective level of preparation has never been better.”

Ten projects qualified to go to State History Day in Long Beach on April 28. These students include:

In the documentary category, Delores Freitas and Rachel Smith placed second with The Annexation of Hawaii.

In the individual performance category, David Loring placed first with Houston, We Have Problem. Makenzie Sanders, Kara Bradley, Erin Lemstrom, and Nicole Denny, placed second for their group effort Escape the Iron Curtain. Miranda Kellem and Chelsea Cserep placed third for their group project The Triumph and Tragedy of the Final Days of the Civil War.

In the individual exhibit category, Ashley Breksa-Dunn placed second with The Potato Famine. Ryan Knight, Sarah Knight, Garett Pierson, and Henry Hoff placed second for their group exhibit Soil for the Slain: The Armenian Genocide.

In the Web site category, Darcy Gordon placed first with Wilma Rudolph: Triumph of the Black Gazelle. Jessica Flynn, Brenley Larson, and Amanda Leslie placed first for their group’s site We have Your Island: The Triumphant Occupation of Alcatraz. Jenna Madsen and Nicole Ulinger-Alexander placed second for their group project The Triumph and Tragedy of One Man in the Holocaust. Jordan Jackson and Brooke Chrisler placed third for their group project The Chosin Few.

Eureka High’s Gilder Lehrman American History Program provides students a four year intensive and comprehensive study of U.S. History as well as an opportunity to develop and demonstrate advanced research and presentation skills. Students have the opportunity to earn as many as 13 college credits. Seven one unit classes will be taught by HSU professors and students can earn six additional units by passing the AP US History and AP Government tests.

Gilder Lehrman instructors include Ron Perry, Craig Parker, Ben Henshaw and Donna Doherty.

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News Release

For Immediate Release
January 19, 2007

Singing Valentines!

EUREKA— The members of Eureka High School’s “Limited Edition” will be serenading the community again this year with Singing Valentines. Send a song of your choice and a long stemmed red rose to someone you love on Tuesday, February 13 or Wednesday, February 14.

Songs include: All I Have To Do Is Dream, Can’t Help Falling In Love, In The Still Of The Night, Stand By Me and Unchained Melody.

The cost is $15 within Eureka and $20 outside of Eureka. All proceeds benefit the Eureka High School Choral Music Department

To order your Singing Valentine call the Eureka High School Choral Department at 476-1757

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News Release
For Immediate Release

November 7, 2006

Record number of EHS students recognized for high performance on AP Exams

EUREKA— A record number of Eureka High School students have been recognized for their extraordinary performance on the Advanced Placement (AP) exams taken last spring. 18 students at Eureka High School have earned the designation of AP Scholar by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level AP Examinations.

According to Kathleen Salter, Eureka High School’s college advisor, a total of 292 students were enrolled in AP courses last school year with more than 80% receiving a score of 3 or higher on their AP exams.

Salter is quite pleased with the students’ performance and notes that the school has two additional AP courses for students this school year. “Eureka High has added two AP courses this year: AP language and composition for 11th grade English students and AP music theory,” said Salter. “This brings our total number of AP course offerings at Eureka High to nine. If students pass the AP exams offered in May for each of their courses completed, they earn college credit.”

The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program offers students the opportunity to take challenging college-level courses while still in high school, and to receive college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on the AP Exams. About 18 percent of the more than 1.3 million high school students in more than 16,000 secondary schools worldwide who took the AP Exams performed at a sufficiently high level to merit the recognition of AP Scholar.

The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement based on the student’s performance on the AP exams.

Three Eureka High School students qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. These students are Frederick Hope, Mark Myslin and Christopher Scheffler.

At Eureka High School, eight students qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. These students are Colby Burns, Margaret Filomeo, Kelsey Larson, Kari Lentz, Graham McGibbon, Heather Price, Matthew Steinwachs and Stephen Sundberg.

Seven Eureka High School students qualified for the AP Scholar Award by completing three or more AP Examinations, with grades of 3 or higher. The AP Scholars are Dillon Ayers, Amanda Carroll, Seiche Genger, Christopher Toney, Glenn Ulansey, Chelsea Van Buskirk and Alexander Vitale.

In addition to its new AP course offerings in language and composition and music theory, Eureka High School also offers AP calculus, AP English literature, AP government, AP physics, AP Spanish, AP statistics, and AP U.S. History.

Most of the nation’s colleges and universities award credit, advanced placement, or both based on successful performance on the AP Exams. More than 1,400 institutions award a full year’s credit (sophomore standing) to students presenting a sufficient number of qualifying grades. In 2006, 35 AP Exams were offered in a wide variety of subject areas, each consisting of multiple-choice and free-response (essay or problem-solving) questions.

The College Board is a not-for-profit membership organization whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the association is composed of more than 5,000 schools, colleges, universities and other educational organizations. Each year, the College Board serves 7 million students and their parents, 23,000 high schools and 3,500 colleges through major programs and services in college admissions, guidance, assessment, financial aid, enrollment, and teaching and learning. Among its best-known programs are the SAT, the PSAT/NMSQT and the Advanced Placement Program. The College Board is committed to the principles of excellence and equity, and that commitment is embodied in all of its programs, services, activities and concerns,

For more information contact Kathleen Salter, Eureka High School college advisor, at 441-2508.

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News Release
For Immediate Release

October 16, 2006

Eureka High School fundraiser scam

Eureka— Officials at Eureka High School have learned that someone has been trying to sell advertising to local businesses as a fundraiser on behalf of the school.

Eureka High School would like the community to know that no such fundraiser exists.

A woman, identifying herself on the phone as Nickie Brown at 877-795-8565, is selling a “business sponsorship” for $199.99. Brown claims that proceeds benefit the school. The bogus sponsorship includes placing a business logo on the back of a t-shirt.

For more information call Eureka High School at 441-2508.

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News Release
For Immediate Release

October 5, 2006

Eureka High School seeks nominees for Athletic Hall of Fame

Eureka— Eureka High School’s Athletic Department is looking for community input to develop a potential list of players, coaches, and teams as nominees to the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame.

Selection criteria for the Eureka High School Athletic Hall of Fame includes:

Student – Athletes:

1) Participated at EHS for two years in the same sport.

2) Been outstanding in at least one sport while at EHS.

3) Judged primarily on athletic accomplishments while attending EHS, but academic accomplishments are also considered.

4) Athletic honors received by the nominee from the H-DN League, NCS, and CIF will be considered as significant factors in the selection process.

5) Five years must have elapsed since the nominees last athletic participation at EHS.

Coaches:

1) Must have participated in EHS athletics for at least 10 years.

2) Judged primarily on coaching accomplishments while working at EHS.

Teams:

1) Must have been undefeated HDN League Champions.

2) Must have been successful versus a highly competitive non-league schedule or in post season play/competition.

You can mail selections to EHS Athletics, 1915 J St., Eureka, CA. Please include information detailing the selection’s athletic accomplishments. For additional information contact the EHS Athletic Department 707-441-2588.

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News Release
For Immediate Release

September 15, 2006

EHS teacher brings French culture to classroom

Eureka— After spending three weeks this summer in a French linguistic institute for teachers, Jenny Trewartha is feeling energized and is using new teaching techniques with her students at Eureka High School.

Trewartha received a grant through the California Language Teachers Association and the French government to participate in a three-week course in France for French teachers from around the world. The group totaled 200 people including 10 from the United States and just three French teachers from California.

She lived and studied in Besançon in eastern France, near Switzerland. “Besançon is a town that was built during the Renaissance,” remarked Trewartha. “It resembles Humboldt with its rivers, mountains and greenery.”

The goal of the course was “to broaden our knowledge of French language and culture as well as training in pedagogy,” said Trewartha. “I took six hours of classes a day and in the evening attended and participated in various cultural activities.”

Trewartha was inspired by a class she took on integrating music, rhythm and movement in the classroom. “By teaching vocabulary through song, students learn so much more about a culture. I feel I can give my students a better understanding of French culture after this experience.”

During her stay, war broke out between Israel and Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon. “It was really interesting to be collaborating with Israelis, Lebanese, and Iraqis together in the same room when the attacks began. It was a transformative experience on many levels. Our conversation started with politics and the war, then moved beyond politics to friendship.”

Trewartha has taught French at Eureka High School for six years and has built the school’s French program to include the administration of the Advanced Placement exam into the French IV curriculum.

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News Release
For Immediate Release

September 14, 2006

Eureka High teacher to be honored guest of the Japanese government

Eureka— This October, Eureka High School library media teacher Loretta Saenz will depart for Tokyo as a participant in the Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund (JFMF) Teacher Program. Saenz was selected from a national pool of nearly 2,300 applicants by a panel of educators to earn this honor. This program allows distinguished primary and secondary school educators in the U.S. to travel to Japan for three weeks in an effort to promote greater intercultural understanding between the two nations.

“I am very excited to have been selected to receive this honor,” said Saenz. “In addition to the preparation I have done regarding study of the Japanese educational system, I have also been looking to how I can bring back information for our Kamisu exchange students. I am working with Greg Aslanian to use what I learn to help promote our sister city connection and to help our middle school exchange students prepare for their participation in the Kamisu Exchange.”

Saenz will be among 200 educators visiting Japan in October. They will begin their visit in Tokyo with a practical orientation on Japanese life and culture and meetings with Japanese government officials and educators. They will then travel in groups of 20 to selected host cities where they will have direct contact with Japanese teachers and students during visits to primary and secondary schools as well as a teachers college. They also will visit cultural sites and local industries in addition to a brief homestay with a Japanese family. Saenz is assigned to Joyo, Kyoto.

“Although I first learned of this program a few years ago,” remarked Saenz, “I recently “stumbled” across last year’s delegation as they were preparing to leave San Francisco. I spent some time talking with a number of educations and I was very impressed with their enthusiasm and openness to learning. I knew that I wanted to part of this group.”

The Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund, based in Tokyo, oversees all aspects of the Teacher Program. The program is sponsored by the government of Japan as was launched in 1997 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Government Fulbright Program, which has enabled more than 6,000 Japanese citizens to study in the U.S. on Fulbright fellowships for graduate education and research. The Institute of International Education acts as the agency for the Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund to coordinate the recruitment and pre-departure activities of the Teacher Program in the United States.

Six hundred educators from all 50 states and the District of Columbia will be invited to visit Japan in June, October, and November of 2006 (200 in each group). To date, more than 5,200 primary and secondary educators have visited Japan through the JFMF Teacher Program. Upon their return, program participants share what they have learned about Japan with their students and communities through a variety of outreach projects.

Primary and secondary school educators throughout the United States can apply to take part in one of the two trips to Japan scheduled for 2007, as guests of the Japanese government. Teachers of all disciplines, including art, physical education, English, ESL, history, geography, math, science, and special education, from every region of the United States, are encouraged to apply. Applicants are not required or expected to have previous knowledge of Japanese or Japan. The application deadline for both 2007 trips is December 7, 2006. For more information about the 2007 competition, please refer to <http://www.fulbrightmemorialfund.jp/> or contact 1-888-527-2636.

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News Release
For Immediate Release

September 6, 2006

Eureka High hosts Humboldt/Del Norte College Night 2006

EUREKA— Eureka High School will host the annual Humboldt/Del Norte College Night 2006 for all local high school students and their parents on Wednesday, September 27 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The program features a large college fair in the school’s cafeteria featuring more than 35 college, university, and vocational school representatives on hand to distribute information and answer questions.

There will also be a booth on college admission testing, featuring information on the SAT and the ACT entrance exams. In addition, the evening’s program includes a schedule of 30-minute presentations by the University of California system, the California State system, and College of the Redwoods’ honors and transfer programs. A schedule of times and locations for each presentation, plus a listing of the represented schools can be obtained from each local high school’s counseling office.

For more information contact Kathleen Salter at 476-1789.

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Public Service Announcement
For Immediate Release

September 6, 2006

Parents encouraged to attend EHS Back to School Night

Eureka— Eureka High School will hold its Back to School Night on Thursday, September 14. Parents will have an opportunity to attend their student’s classes for 10 minutes each starting with zero period at 6:45 p.m. Teachers will describe their courses and answer questions about class expectations. For more information contact Eureka High School at 441-2508.

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News Release
For Immediate Release

August 22, 2006

Eureka High School announces parent/student meeting for fall athletics

Eureka— A mandatory meeting for Eureka High School parents and student/athletes participating in fall sports will be held Monday, August 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the school’s cafeteria. There will be presentations from the Athletic Director, Athletic Trainer and Athletic Booster Club President. Parents will also get to meet with each team’s coaching staff. Final paperwork for athletic participation will be completed at this meeting and the Booster Club will be signing up members for the 2006-07 school year. Eureka High School is located at 1915 J Street. If you have any questions, call Jack Lakin at 441-2588.

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News Release
For Immediate Release

August 4, 2006

EHS Athletic Boosters Club elects officers and sets meetings

Eureka— The Eureka High School Athletic Boosters Club has elected officers and board members for the 2000-07 school year. They are: Robert Averill (president), Dave Edmonds (vice president), Liz Greene (treasurer) and DeeDee Kornman (secretary). Board members are Jill Mohorovich (concessions), Maria Hash (membership), Cheryl Tatmon (alumni outreach) and Angela Gibson (communications). Marie Richards, Lorie Lende and Libby Yee are board members-at-large.

Booster Club meeting dates for 2006-07 are the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Family Resource Center on the EHS Annex campus.

The mission of The Eureka High School Athletic Boosters Club is to promote the athletic programs through fundraising and community support, to engender opportunity, enthusiasm and spirit among the high school and greater Eureka Communities. To this end, Boosters has made a commitment to all athletic team sports to help meet expenses incurred in athletic training and NCS traveling. The Booster Club will also host an annual Senior Athletic Awards Banquet. Fundraising activities will include Boosters providing a concession stand at each home sporting event and will hold an annual athletic dinner auction.

Those interested in joining the Athletic Boosters are encouraged to attend the next meeting. For details call DeeDee Kornman at 443-3946.

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News Release
For Immediate Release

August 2, 2006

Eureka High announces fall sports practice

Eureka— Eureka High School will kick off its fall sports season with the following practices:

Freshman and junior varsity football will hold a practice on Monday, August 14 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Albee Stadium. Varsity football will practice from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Girls golf will practice on Monday, August 21 at 3:30 p.m. at the Eureka Municipal Golf Course.

Girls soccer will meet on Monday, August 21, time and location to be announced.

Boys soccer will meet on Monday, August 21 at 9:00 a.m. at the Eureka High track.

Volleyball will practice on Monday, August 21, time and location to be announced.

Cross Country will practice on Tuesday, August 22 at 9:00 a.m. at the Eureka High gym.

Girls tennis will practice on Tuesday, August 29 at 3:30 p.m. at the Eureka High tennis courts.

Athletes must turn in proof of insurance form, physical form and emergency care cards to the coaches before they can participate in practice. These forms can be obtained at the EHS summer school office or the temporary main office located in the Family Resource Center on the Marshall campus. There will be a mandatory parent meeting for Fall Sport Teams on Monday, August 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the Eureka High cafeteria.

If you have questions or need further information contact Jack Lakin at 441-2524 or 441-2588.

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