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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><i><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>GOLDEN WEST HIGH SCHOOL</span></i></b><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>HOME OF THE TRAILBLAZERS<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><img width=104 height=93 id="_x0000_i1027" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D2BDE4.6B5A7850"></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>Daily Bulletin - Volume 38; Issue 150<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>Wednesday, April 26, 2017<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='color:black'>PARENTS AND STUDENTS:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='color:black'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>Thank you for your continued patience with our parking situation. We would like to remind you that parking is restricted to marked parking stalls only. We have been notified, by the police department, that cars that are parking in areas that are not designated for parking will receive a citation. This includes, but is not limited to, handicap parking without a permit, parking on curbs and against the eastern parking lot border. Please avoid receiving a citation by only parking in designated parking stalls.</span> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Come see the annual VHSPAS!!!!! It is the Visalia High School Performing Arts Showcase! It is the end of the year award ceremony for all 4 high school drama programs. There will be performances as well from all of the high schools. It is a Red Carpet event so please dress in formal attire. Tickets are $5 and they can be bought from Mr. Anders in room M-1 before school or at lunch. The show is at the LJ Williams Theatre on Monday, May 1st. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the show starts at 7 pm. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>ATTENTION SENIORS:</b> CAPS & GOWNS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED ON FRIDAY, APRIL 28 @ 12:15 in the Main Gym Lobby. You will be excused at that time from your 4<sup>th</sup> period class. If you have any questions you may address them to Jostens at that time.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u>It’s time for Sports Physicals!</u></b> If you plan to participate in sports next year come to the nurse’s office for your Sports Physical Packet! Sports physicals will be offered at GW on May 18<sup>th</sup> for $2.00. Your money and packet must be returned to the nurse no later than Friday, May 12<sup>th</sup>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'>PROM – POSALS</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'> … Blazer Central wants to catch your "prom-posal” live or hear about that nervous, creative, zany moment when you asked or got asked to go to the prom. Maybe even use Blazer Central to ask that special someone. Contact Mr. Smith by Friday in StudioB (room P2) or any Blazer Central crew member.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you are interested in having the bulletin sent to your email on a daily basis please do the following: Go to our Golden West High School Website. Under the left side under the Quick Links column click on the Daily Bulletin-Subscribe/Unsubscribe link. Sign up by entering your email address and setting up a password. Then select Subscribe. You should begin receiving the bulletin beginning the following day.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>“May the Fourth be With You” Carnival is headed our way!</b> Plan to stay on campus for lunch on May 4, and be ready to enjoy amazing lunches and desserts such as Panda Express, Jamba Juice, and Amigo’s. You can also treat yourself to a Henna Tattoo from the Art Club! Support our student organizations on the 4<sup>th</sup> and STAY ON CAMPUS FOR LUNCH!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Pictures from the Sadie Hawkins Dance are in and ready to be picked up at the attendance desk. You may pick them up during lunch, and before and after school. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Saturday University</b> will be taking place this Saturday, April 29th. We will start at 8:00am in the cafeteria and end approximately 12:15pm. <b><i>This is a great opportunity to increase senior attendance, work on make-up assignments, or get that extra support you need in any class.</i></b> Invitations will be sent out soon. If you are interested, and would like a meal provided, please return the bottom portion of the invite to the attendance office no later than Thursday, April 27th at lunch. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Golden West Illusions Dance Team and Advanced Dance auditions are this next week! <i><u>Workshops to learn the dance and technique you’ll be judged on will be held Tuesday April 25 from 7:30-8:30 and Wednesday April 26 from 3:30-4:30. <span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>Auditions will be held Thursday April 27 beginning at 4:00 PM</span>.</u></i> Workshops and auditions will be held in the new dance studio. Stop by the dance studio for an audition packet and to sign up for your audition time.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt'>Prom flowers</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt'> are being sold through the Ag Department. Order forms and ribbon colors can be found outside of room AG-3. Order forms and money are due to Mrs. Castle in AG-3 by 3:30 PM on Wednesday, May 3rd. No late orders will be accepted.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>A new shipment of Blazer sweatshirts are in the Student Store and they’re AWESOME! Price is $25. Come by the Store to buy one!<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:black'>LOST & FOUND:</span></b><span style='color:black'> Come by the attendance office to identify any lost items: There is clothing, cell phones, keys, and other random items. Unclaimed items will eventually get donated to The Goodwill. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It's time for our 3rd Annual Visalia River Run on May 6th. Early registration ends April 1<sup>st</sup>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sign up on Active.com by searching Visalia River Run or ask a band or orchestra student for a registration form. This is also a great team building experience for any clubs and/or sports. If you know any one that would like to be a sponsor of the Visalia River Run please contact Mr. McFarlane or Mr. Sosa.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>“The high school attendance incentive program—“It’s Cool to Go to School”—is back!</b> Any student with PERFECT attendance this year is automatically entered into the drawing for a new<b> Nissan Versa</b>, courtesy of the Groppetti Automotive Family. There are two ways to achieve PERFECT attendance this year; please visit your Attendance Office for contest information. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='color:black'>COUNSELING DEPARTMENT:</span></u></b><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>ATTN JUNIORS:</b> Visalia Unified District Office will be hosting a “How to Apply to College” workshop on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. in the District Office Boardroom, (Demystifying the College Application Process). There will be representatives from the UC and CSU admissions offices, and there will be an outreach specialist from the COS’s Financial Aid Office to answer questions on the FAFSA application. Tips on letters of recommendation, the Common Application and other questions will be addressed. Flyers are available in the Counseling Dept. Presentation Binder. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>UC Berkeley is coming to the Central Valley! The office of Undergraduate Admissions at UC Berkeley is hosting their annual Berkeley Summer Experience program in Fresno. Berkeley Summer Experience is an intensive application workshop and information session. Students can take advantage of admissions workshops, meet admission officers, and learn about majors, activities and services available on campus. This is a great opportunity to learn more about UC Berkeley. Applications for this event are open now. Deadline is April 30, 2017. For more information see the presentation binder in the Counseling department. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>ATTN SOPHOMORE BOYS & GIRLS: At the end of the year, Scicon is permitting you to be counselors under the same criteria as juniors and seniors. </b>You must have grades of C or better, good attendance and no discipline issues. May 8 is the last <span style='color:#1F497D'>Scicon </span>trip of the year! Please see Mrs. McIntosh in the counseling office to sign up.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u>CLUBS: <o:p></o:p></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Blue Ribbon Club will have a table out at lunch on Wednesdays to celebrate Child Abuse Prevention Month! </b>Come by to learn how you can help prevent Child Abuse in Tulare County. Donate a Teddy bear to help children caught up in the court system.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='color:black'>Sports <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='color:black'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Athletic Clearance:</b> We are excited to announce that Golden West is now offering online student – athletic clearance through Family ID. This is a secure and user friendly way to register for our athletic clearance. We encourage all students who will be participating in our athletic programs next year to be registered before our sports physicals. All information can be found on the Golden West website …..<b>trailblazerathletics.com</b> then click on Student Athletic Clearance tab. This form of clearance will now be mandatory along with a current physical. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='color:black'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><u><span style='color:black'>XL PROGRAM: </span></u></b> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='color:black'>Seniors! Make sure you come by the Career Center in the library after school. There are computers you may use. XL's college & career ambassador will be present to help and answer questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you there.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:105%'><b><span style='color:black'>DANCE:</span></b><span style='color:black'> Hip Hop Dance with Isaac Saesee meets Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 in the Dance Room!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:105%'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:105%'><b><span style='color:black'>SPORTS MEDICINE</span></b><span style='color:black'>: Learn how to tend to athletes in Sports Medicine! Class meets Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 3:30-5:30 in the Trainer’s Room!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:105%'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='color:#333333;background:white'>STORIES INCLUDE</span></u></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'>- SCICON counselor blogs her experience<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'>- Test Takers Types<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'>- Scott Vieira up close & personal<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>- Spotlight on FFA State Choir member Jordan Bagliere<span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'>- Chace Watson interviews golfer Hayden Cowell<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://goo.gl/4VV8GK"><span style='font-size:10.5pt'>https://goo.gl/4VV8GK</span></a><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'><img border=0 width=120 height=120 id="_x0000_i1026" src="cid:image002.png@01D2BDE4.6B5A7850"></span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please subscribe to Blazer Central: <a href="http://bit.ly/BlazerCentral" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#167AC6;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;background:white;text-decoration:none'>http://bit.ly/BlazerCentral</span></a><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'>Zane Vieira, Executive Producer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Christian Santoyo, Creative Director<span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'>Renato Torres, Sports Chief<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'>Carlos Sanchez, Graphic Manager<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'>Jordan Rowley, News Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Michael Ayala, News Camera<span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'>Antonio Fregoso & Jermo Saevang, Sound Engineer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'>Emmanuel Soto & Matthew Barrera, Chief Editor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'>Rylee Yocum & Fidel Moreno, News Anchors<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'>Estrella Velasquez & Fidel Moreno, News Anchors<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Julya Marquez, Angie Felix, Anabell Arteaga, Social Media Coordinators</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Lucida Bright",serif'>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Lucida Bright",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Lucida Bright",serif'>Nora Cabasa<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Lucida Bright",serif'>Secretary II<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Lucida Bright",serif'>Golden West High School <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Lucida Bright",serif'>(559) 730-7801<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Lucida Bright",serif'><a href="mailto:ncabasa@vusd.org">ncabasa@vusd.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal> <img border=0 width=52 height=79 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image003.jpg@01D2BDE4.6B5A7850" alt=trailblazer><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Lucida Bright",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>