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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_i1026" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D33D28.2BC95F80"></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 39; Issue 39<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'>Thursday, October 5, 2017<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>Parents and Students:</span></u></b><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'> </span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>Fall Sing - Concert Under The Stars is coming Tuesday, October 17 GW Choirs and Soloists. More information to come.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>Seniors! Your senior quotes and Senioralities are due this Friday October 6th. Remember to turn the papers into your English teacher. All quotes must be school appropriate, any student who submits an inappropriate quote will not receive a quote in the yearbook. If you have any questions, feel free to stop by room A-11 at lunch. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>Musical Auditions are rapidly approaching!</span></i></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'> If you are interested in auditioning for the school musical or want to work behind the scenes there is a MANDATORY meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 18th in room M-1 during lunch. You must attend this meeting if you want to be a part of the school musical. The musical this year is Disney's The Little Mermaid. For questions or concerns please contact Mr. Anders in M-1 before school or by email </span><a href="mailto:randers@vusd.org"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>randers@vusd.org</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>. Look forward to seeing all of you there!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>Make up pictures are in. Please come to the attendance office during lunch and after school to pick them up. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>Military Appreciation Week</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'> is October 2-6 at Golden West High School. The Army, Navy, Air force and Marines will be present on campus all week. We will have lunch time activities Monday-Thursday and a ceremony at the game Friday Night!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>ATTENTION ALL PARENTS AND STUDENTS: Students are not allowed to walk through the Visalia Adult School Parking Lot or Campus. Parents please do not pick up students at the Visalia Adult School. Students may be sited for trespassing or loitering. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>Golden West One Acts are here!!!</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'> "21 Problems and the Acts Ain't One" opens next week at the Rotary Theatre. Shows are Wednesday 10/4 at 7:30pm, Thursday 10/5 at 7:30pm and Saturday 10/7 at 7:30pm and 2pm. Tickets are available in the Finance office now, $5 for students and $8 for adults! Come get your tickets today and support the Golden West Drama program!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>GRAD NITE TICKETS</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'> will go on sale in the month of <b>February 2018</b>. The cost will be $195. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'>Miss Tulare County Scholarship Pageant</span></u></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'> Will be holding their Mandatory Meet & Greet Wednesday, October 25, 2017, 6:00 p.m. at the Visalia Lamp Liter Inn. 4 Crowns, 4 titles, $25,000 in cash & Scholarships, gifts from the community, and more. For more information please contact Juann Smith – Executive Director phone (559) 303-9687 or email: </span><a href="mailto:misstularecountypageant@gmail.com"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>misstularecountypageant@gmail.com</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'> For application and Scholarship detail link see the Golden West Scholarship website.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'>Golden West FFA Alumni will be hosting their 2<sup>nd</sup> Annual Harvest Moonshine Dinner & Dance. Saturday, October 21, 2017 @ Ritchie Barn, Visalia, starting at 5:30 p.m. Tickets for the event are $40, which includes a New York Steak Dinner. For tickets, contact Pam Gruber at 731-9317 or </span><a href="mailto:pamelagruber@aol.com"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>pamelagruber@aol.com</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'> (Please note: this is a 21 year or over event).</span><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><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='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>Athletics:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>Girls Soccer:</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'> Mandatory soccer try outs Monday-Thursday at 5:00 PM <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'>Counseling Dept.:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Do you want to go to college for free? Do you have a GPA of 3.8 or higher? If so, you might be eligible to apply for the Smittcamp Family Honors College! There will be an informational session in room S-4 (Miss Harmon’s room) this Thursday, October 5<sup>th</sup> at lunch. Students of all years are welcome to come and learn about this amazing opportunity! <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><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='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>US Academy Night: </span></u></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>Academy Night is approaching. Academy night will provide students and parents with information on the appointment and nomination process for those students interested in attending a United States Service academy (Air Force, Merchant Marine, Army, or Naval academies). The event is hosted by Congressman Devin Nunes, and will be held Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at the Clovis Unified School District Professional Development Building (1680 David E. Cook Way, Clovis, CA). To RSVP please complete and return the RSVP form, which is located in the GWHS Counseling Office, Presentation Binder, by October 13th, 2017. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>Seniors:</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'> The Comcast Scholarship Application is now open. Students must email Ms. Waters (counselor) in order to gain access to the application, which will be completed online via a Google Classroom format. Applicants must meet the following criteria: minimum 2.8 GPA, demonstrate leadership abilities in school activities or through work experiences, strong commitment to and involvement in community service, and plan to attend an accredited college. <b>One GWHS student will be selected for this $1,000 scholarship</b>. The application includes (1) Demographic information, (2) activity record, and (3) one-page essay. The deadline to submit the application is 10/20/17 at 3:30 PM. Late applications will NOT be accepted. If you have any additional question please see Ms. Waters in the Counseling Office.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>Clubs:</span></u></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>We are kicking off FCA TODAY, Thursday! </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>Grab a friend or two, head over to room A-1 and let us treat you to lunch. You be well fed, as well as, encouraged and challenged in your faith by former GW Athletic Director Tom Buckley. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>GDub Car Club</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'> will meet on this Thursday, October 5 in the Choir Room M-1. Bring your lunch. Discussions of club events and upcoming local car shows.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>Blazer Spirit</span></i></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'> shirts are available in the Student Store for $9! <i>Show your Blazer Pride!<o:p></o:p></i></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'>XL Program: <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'>New Office! Come visit us in our new location E-10, to see what's new in XL! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'>Fresh Meals: All students can receive a free meal every day after school in E-10. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>Enjoy your newest version of the Blazer Central!! Go Blazers!!!<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://youtu.be/nKY5jOXngK0">https://youtu.be/nKY5jOXngK0</a><o:p></o:p></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:image002.jpg@01D33D28.2BC95F80" 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><div id="DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2">
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