January's Times-Standard Super Student and Soroptimist Girl of the Month

We want to say congratulations to Corrine Kuehner  who was chosen to be January's Soroptimist Girl of the Month. This award is given each month to a graduating senior for outstanding community service. Corrine, thank you for your outstanding service to your school and community.

We also would like to congratulate Morgan Bass who was selected as the January Times-Standard Student of the month. This award honors graduating seniors and is based on high academic achievement, extra-curricular involvement and outstanding overall accomplishments. Keep up the great work Annalissa!

We are proud of your accomplishments and proud to have you at Eureka High School.

County History Day Champs

We want to say congratulations to some EHS students who were champs at County History Day this past Saturday, January 29:

Maya Kaup- Top Individual Webpage
Zoe Helton and  Monica Oliveres -Top Group Webpage
Kaila Cook- State Alternative Individual Webpage

Congratulations and great job! Keep up the good work!

Summer Science Internship

The Arthritis Foundation is offering a Summer Science Internship from June 13-August 5, 2011. They will be located at Stanford University and UCSFcampuses. These internships focus on basic labratory or clinical epidemiological patient oriented research.

Through this internship students receive hands on experience in the fields of rheumatology and

immunology, with a focus on arthritis and related autoimmune diseases. Interns participate in either basic laboratory (bench) research or clinical translational/epidemiological (patient outcomes oriented) research.

This program is designed to encourage gifted students to pursue a career in scientific study and research with an ultimate goal of inspiring them to focus their research potential on arthritis and related autoimmune diseases. Many graduates of the Summer Science Internship Program have gone on to pursue successful careers in the fields of medicine and/or scientific research.

Aplicants must have reached their 17th birthday by June 1, 2011.
For more information and to apply click HERE

Soroptimist International of Humboldt Bay &Eureka Distinguished Youth Scholarship

REMINDER!!!  Deadline is coming up fast!!!

February 1, 2011: Soroptimist International of Humboldt Bay &Eureka Distinguished Youth Scholarship. This award recognizes outstanding contributions made by young people to home, community, country and the world. The award for this one is $1,000. Come into the counseling office to get the application.

Samsung Scholarship Competition for $1,000

Why do presentation skills matter? It has been said that "the leading role is always a speaking part." People who are comfortable speaking in front of others often have an advantage in playing leadership roles. Those who are great public speakers and presenters often rise to high positions of authority in government, education, law, medicine and business.

Today's tidal wave of technology offers many marvelous tools and devices that can enhance a presentation. Yet, some of the most persuasive presenters still rely only on the spoken word.

To enter this competition you must write an essay using 300 words or less to answer this question:

Is technology critical to a live presentation? Or is technology just a crutch?

Go to Samsung Scholarship Website for more information on how to apply.

Deadline for this competition is April 30, 2011. There will be a total of 10 scholarships awarded and papers will be judged by an independent judging panel.

The judging criteria are as follows:

30 points: Original thinking

40 points: Relevance to real world

30 points: Writing quality

Reminder for early February Scholarship Deadlines.

Just a reminder about some scholarships that are coming due in the next week or two:

• Feb 1, 2011: Beverage Industry College Scholarship Program (Christermon) Apply on line only: www.christermon.com
• February 1, 2011: Sroptomist International Humboldt Bay and Eureka Distinguished Youth Scholarship: Applications can be found in the scholarship box in the Counseling Office
• February 7, 2011: eQuality Scholarship Collarborative: Apply on line at: www.equalityscholarship.org
• February 9,2011: KFC Scholars Program. Apply online at: www.kfcscholars.org

Check this blog often as we update this when we get new scholarship information and as deadlines approach.

February 1st Deadline for PTA/PTSA Scholarships!!!

Scholarship eligibility is just one benefit of membership in the PTA/PTSA

Applications for 2011 are due February 1

The California State PTA offers Graduating High School Senior Scholarships in the amount of $500 each to acknowledge the achievements of high school seniors for volunteer service in their schools and communities.

The scholarships are available for seniors graduating between Jan. 1 and June 30 of the current year from high schools in California that have a PTA or PTSA unit in good standing. To be eligible, students must be PTA members. The scholarship recognizes volunteer service and does not have a grade point average restriction or requirement.

Here's the scoop:

An application (including two reference forms) may be obtained from the California State PTA office or on the website at CAPTA. Reference forms are to be completed by a community volunteer leader with whom student applicant has served and a member of the high school faculty. Completed reference forms and letters should be given to the applicant in a sealed envelope to be included with application packet. Reference form and letter must be written specifically for this scholarship application. Copies of recommendation letters for college admission are NOT acceptable. Do not submit more than the requested two reference forms and letters. Reference forms and letters in sealed envelopes, a legible copy of applicant's current PTA/PTSA membership card on an 8-1/2 x 11 sheet of paper and completed application are to be mailed together in ONE envelope to the California State PTA. Application envelope must be received in the California State PTA office by close of business February 1. When February 1 falls on a weekend, application is due in the State PTA office by close of business on the following Monday. Postmarks will not be accepted. Application will not be considered if received after deadline date or if any of the required materials are missing. Application and reference forms with letters must be mailed; facsimiles will not be accepted. PTA memebership cards are available in the main office for a $5.00 fee.


Applications must be received in the California State PTA office by the close of business on Feb. 1. Learn more and find an application here.

The deadline is coming up quick! Don't miss out on this opportunity!