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The Bakersfield Voice Sunday, May 9, 2010
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Record number of turndown letters leave 2010 college-bound students a bit ‘shell shocked’
‘Pull For Hope’ sporting clay shoot to benefit women and children in Iraq
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hen I applied to enter Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, I applied to one university. It never occurred to me that I wouldn’t be accepted. And I was — along with my classmates who also only applied to one university. Oh, how times have changed! Colleges are turning down students in the high school class of 2010 in droves! Cal Poly’s turndown letter sounds like this: “Thank you for giving us the opportunity to consider your application for admission …We received nearly 41,000 undergraduate applications … for approximately 4,000 available new student openings.” Education columnist California State University, San Diego’s sounds similar: “Admission to SDSU is highly competitive; this year, we received 61,800 applications for 6,158 enrollment spaces.” UC Berkeley’s admissions office reports it received more than 50,000 freshman applications for approximately 10,700 admission spaces, resulting in an admit rate of only 21percent.
PEGGY DEWANE-POPE
The applicant pool included nearly 27,500 students with a weighted grade point average of 4.00 or higher! Fortunately, good news is out there for those who work hard — taking advanced placement courses, maintaining nearly an A average, and getting involved in the community. CSU, Chico’s acceptance letter starts with bold lettering, “Congratulations! … it is a pleasure to inform you of your provisional admission for fall 2010.” CSU, Fresno’s says: “Congratulations on your admission … We look forward to having you join us.” CSU, Bakersfield bumps up the enthusiasm with two exclamation marks. “Congratulations!! … The President, Faculty, and Staff at California State University, Bakersfield are honored to welcome you as our newest Roadrunner!” I personally think Bakersfield College is an outstanding choice where students can make the transition to college academics from the safety of their own homes. They avoid the pressure of also figuring out how to live with people who very possibly don’t share the same values. Costs are minimal, comparatively, but BC also has so many new students competing for classes. With all that good news, one would think the college bound class would be ecstatic — and I’m sure they will be after they’ve settled into their choices.
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Liberty high school college bound seniors (left to right): Anthony Whittaker-UCSD, Corinne PopeUCSC, Luca Grumbach-Wendt-Germany’s Friedensschule Munster, Elizabeth Brooks-UCI and Travis Westbrook-Cornell University.
But for now, quite a few students are a bit shell shocked at one very competitive year for admittance to colleges where record students are applying, record fees are being added, and record turndown letters are arriving. Peggy Dewane-Pope is a teacher in the PanamaBuena Vista Union School District.
Championship a home run for Bakersfield Renegades!
Educator of the month Mrs. Beth Christoff Nominated by: B. Nahama Mrs. Beth Christoff teaches a first/second-grade combination class at Laurelglen Elementary School. In a year when changes are happening (class size increases and budget decreases), she keeps her eye on the prize — “Is learning happening in my classroom?” The answer, for all 30 students, is a resounding YES! Mrs. Christoff celebrates the students’ successes as they continue learning to read, write and do arithmetic. My son, Jake, flourishes in her classroom and we appreciate all the teaching, supporting, and mentoring she does.
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You don’t need to be an artist to participate in hospital’s ‘Art for Healing’ programs BY SHANNON COOK Community contributor
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rt for Healing, a program of Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield, is offering, Printmaking: SelfExpression Using the Senses, Saturday, May 22, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. So you think you don’t have a creative bone in your body? Well, you don’t need one to participate in these healing programs. Come experience how “being in the moment” may lead to healing and wholeness. This program will involve using tempera paint with brilliant colors, and large pieces of paper. This is a new twist on an old experience of using your hands with water- based paint. It will be a tactile experience and fun. Let go of the day's troubles and come be a part of a playful experience.
Presented by Elizabeth Hinkle at the newly dedicated Mercy Art & Spirituality Center. Classes are for those 18 years of age or older. There is no charge for the classes. Art for Healing seeks to create a comfortable space where one can experience art-making, creativity, music, dance, and theatrical improvisation activities that may help in the release of stress and anxiety resulting from illness, loss, grief, or caring for another. All programs are open to the general public. Come and enjoy the experience of letting go, playing, or just sitting in this quiet, reflective space. No experience is necessary. Unless otherwise noted, all materials are provided. For more information, or to register for this class, please call 324-7070. Mercy Art & Spirituality Center is located at Truxtun Avenue & A Street.
One-stop shopping for information at the Beale! BY KATHERINE ROSS Community contributor
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Sponsorships still available: Raffle Sponsor — $500 Food Sponsor — $400 Marksman Sponsor — $300 Sharpshooter Sponsor — $200 Outfitter Sponsor — $100 For more information, contact Canyon Hills Church at 871-1150
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ongratulations to the Bakersfield Renegade 14U Baseball Club for winning the championship of the U.S.T.S.A. Baseball Tournament held in Riverside. The tournament win qualifies them for a berth in the U.S.T.S.A. World Series to be held in San Diego in July.
he Canyon Hills Women’s Ministry will be hosting a Pull For Hope Sporting Clay Shoot May 15 starting at 7:30 a.m. at Five Dog Range, 20238 Woody Road. Each year, the women of Canyon Hills Church, along with women of the Assemblies of God churches throughout Southern California, raise money for Project Hope, an outreach to help women and children in a different location. This year’s project is focused on helping women and children in Bagdad, Iraq. Register for the clay shoot by Friday, May 14. Cost is $75 per shooter. Barbecue lunch is included! Gun Raffle: Stoeger 20g Over & Under Shotgun, made by Benelli. Tickets are $10 or three for $25. Prizes awarded to: Top Team, Top Individual, Most Challenged Individual.
vents at the Beale Memorial Library, 701 Truxtun Ave., in May include: Google Books — Thursday, May 13, 3-5 p.m. Learn how to use and “google” Google Books, a valuable online resource of electronic
books. Beginning Surfing: Basic Internet — Saturday, May 15, 10 a.m.-noon. Let experts show you their tricks and tips to finding fun and reliable information on the Internet. Learn how to develop effective search strategies, choose the right search engine, decipher URLs, and much more. Requires basic level of computer mouse & keyboard skills. Kern County Library Online — Thursday, May 20, 3-
5 p.m. One-Stop-Shopping —for Information! Come to Beale’s Computer Lab and learn about their exciting databases, such as General OneFile, with millions of full-text magazine articles; Newsbank (full-text articles from 730 newspapers); Auto Repair Reference Center; Health and Wellness Resource Center; Learning Express (online testing); and Reference USA (custom business lists). Social Networking — Saturday, May 22, 10 a.m.noon. Learn about online social networking and discover how it is changing the way we share information today. Join the fun and sign up for a free Facebook account. All events are free. No reservations necessary. For more information, call Beale Memorial Library at 868-0770.
■ If you have a teacher you think is great, nominate them for Educator of the Month by going to: www.bakersfieldvoice.com and posting an article and photo. Nominations should tell us in 50 words or less why your teacher is the best and MUST include his/her first and last name, and school where they teach — and remember, your nomination MUST also include a photo in jpeg format. Winners will be featured in the print edition of The Bakersfield Voice for the month and will receive a $50 gift card for school supplies, compliments of GW School Supply and TBV.
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‘Walk and Remember’ loved ones at Optimal Hospice event BY RHONDA FRANKHOUSER Community contributor
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he Optimal Hospice Foundation is presenting the First Walk and Remember Memorial Event for family and friends to gather to celebrate the lives of their loved ones. The event is Saturday, May 22, from 8 a.m. to noon at Beach Park, corner of Oak Street and Highway 178. Funds raised at this event will benefit hospice patients in need of support and other foundation sponsored programs such as Kid’s Camp — an innovative camp designed for young people who have experienced a loss. Here’s what you need to know: °Ask family, friends, co-workers and neighbors to donate in memory of your loved one(s). °Walk the self-guided, one-mile track. Water & snacks provided. °Family-oriented event for all ages. Animals on a leash are welcome! °The lives will be honored by a butterfly release at 11:30 a.m. °You can come for an hour, or stay for the entire event, but please do come and celebrate with us. For more information, or to obtain registration forms, please
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Young people who have experienced a loss benefit greatly from Optimal Hospice’s CarePals Pet Therapy Program.
contact: Ann Smart, foundation director at 716-8000. The following Community Outreach programs offered by Optimal Hospice Care will be showcased at the event. If you would like to learn more about these programs, or if you have an interest in volunteering for hospice, come by and meet our teams or call the volunteer department today at 716-4000.
Programs include: CarePals Pet Therapy, Various Volunteer Programs, Bereavement Care Program and Grief Support Groups and Kid’s Grief Connection. Certified Pet TherapyTeams, Hair stylists and those interested in providing light housekeeping are encouraged to come out and ask how you can become a valued member of our program.
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