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Zillah High School
Home of the Leopards
1602 Second Avenue Zillah, WA 98953-9682
Phone: 509.829.5565 Fax: 509.829.5285
Website: www.zillahschools.org/ZHS
Zillah High School Weekly News Volume 13 Number 29 Released 02/25/13
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help safeguard our school community. Our district is now using SafeSchools
Alert, a tip reporting service that allows students, staff, and parents to submit
safety concerns to our administration four different ways: When you submit a
tip, be sure to use our district’s identification code: 1158 in your communication.
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A Look Ahead @ ZHS
2/25 Spring Sports begin
Spring Musical rehearsals begin (daily 3:00-5:00 in the PAC & Band rooms)
ZSD Board Work Session 6:00, Mtg 7:00 @ ZMS
2/26 YV Tech representatives present 2013-14 program options 11:15-Commons
WELP Testing

ZPD/ZSD Admin Mtg 12:30
ZIS/ZMS Band Concert @ PAC 6:30
2/27 ZHS Staff Mtg 7:30 Library
WELP Testing
TAD Mtg @ Lunch
ASB Assembly-TBD
2/28 Junior Class Meeting 9:05 and/or 1:20 -PAC
Seniors: All PEARLS Late work due for on track graduation
Perry Tech Job Shadow Day Registration due---last chance
3/1 PEARLS Remediation begins-students off track for graduation
ADD/DROP Closes for Spring Semester
3/2 Attendance School for Makeup 8:00-12:00
3/4 Final Exams periods 2 & 4
3/5 Final Exams periods 1, 3 & 5
Student of the Semester Award nominations due
Washington Army National Guard visit @ Lunch
Winter Semester ends
ZHS Musical Theatre presentation 7:00 pm-PAC
3/6 No School for Students
Family College Visit Day
Certified Staff LID grading and prep work
Grades due on Skyward 1:00
ZSD Staff in-service 1:00-3:00 PAC
3/7 Spring Semester Begins
Students report to classes as assigned
Add/Drop for educational reasons-Period by Period during the day.
Add/Drop closes for the semester 3:30
HS Band contest @ West Valley HS
3/8 New Eligibility list is released (goes into effect on 3/11)
Cheer team 2013-14 tryout mtg @ Lunch room 44
3/9 Zillah Robot Challenge 8:00-5:00-Gym & Commons
TN @ Burbank 10:00
TF @ Ike 11:00

In this section we will celebrate the special recognition of our ZHS students and staff. If you have
news of such recognition, please send a note to griffin_j@zsd.wednet.edu
View and Vote: The WEA has produced a video about Mr.
Charbonneau and ZHS with the possibility of winning some grant dollars
for our students. You are encouraged to spend a few minutes to view and
to vote at this website www.changemyschool.com/entry/washingtons-
2013-teacheryear/?fb_action_ids=10200479055796848&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb
_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%7B%2210200479055796
848%22%3A418787218213146%7D&action_type_map=%7B%2210200
479055796848%22%3A%22og.likes%22%7D&action_ref_map. You
can vote once each day from now until February 28 and the video with the greatest vote tally will receive a
classroom grant. Please pass this onto others and enourage them to do the same.
ZHS to Host Motivational Speaker Russ Peak Author, Youth Speaker & Entertainer: We will be on
a special schedule Wednesday, February 27
1st - 8:00-9:00
2nd - 9:05-10:05
3rd - 10:10-11:10
Lunch - 11:10-11:40
4th - 11:45 - 12:40
5th - 12:45 - 1:40
Assembly 1:45-2:45
From his website www.russpeak.com It's not often that you're able to find an award-winning comedy

entertainer, a captivating youth speaker, plus one of the nation's leading experts in psychological influence
and communication, all combined into one powerful package! So I would like to introduce you to Russ
Peak.
Russ is a dynamic, one-of-a-kind presenter who knows how to take your campus beyond the limits
of their imagination. Award-Winning Member of the Society of American Magicians and Hollywood &
TV's Magic Castle However, Russ is not your typical magician - nor is he a psychic. He is referred to as a
psychological entertainer. That means he uses mental acuity, non-verbal communication, subconscious
influence, applied psychology, and a bit of theatrical illusion to present the 'experience' of mind reading,
extra sensory perception, precognition, clairvoyance, and mind control. In other words, if you've seen
shows like Lie To Me, Psych, or The Mentalist... that's what Russ does!!! Only funnier, and in person, but
he doesn't solve murders. Sorry. To see it for yourself: Check out Russ' videos here.
Join us for a Special Presentation: The Zillah High School
Choir and the Musical Theater class are proud to announce
the FIRST EVER "Broadway and Beyond" Show!!! This
winter concert of choral and Broadway music takes place on
March 5 at 7 p.m. in the ZHS Auditorium!
The evening will begin with selections from the ZHS Concert Choir as the fruit of their work
this semester. That will be followed by the Musical Theater class performances of famous Broadway
songs, like "Gaston" from Beauty and the Beast, "It’s a Hard Knock Life from Annie, "Pinball Wizard"
from the rock opera Tommy, "The Stepsisters Lament" from Cinderella, "Man to Man Talk" (where a
mute king tries to explain the birds and bees to his of age son) from Once Upon a Mattress, and "The
Music of the Night" from The Phantom of the Opera. All of these scenes were completely produced by the
students as a project for their final in Musical Theater, including lights and directing! The capstone of the
evening will be the combined performance of a medley of songs from Disney's Aladdin, sung by the choir
and acted out by the drama class!
The choir is directed by Mrs. Elsie Kushner, and the musical theater class by Mrs. Lynn Brant
and Mr. Jason Schoonover. The entire evening is free--but be sure to get there in time to get a good seat as
they are sure to fill fast! See you March 5th as you get to enjoy "Broadway and Beyond!"
YV Tech Staff to visit ZHS: On Tuesday, February 26 at 11:15 am in the ZHS
Commons, representatives from the Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center (YVT)
will be on hand to discuss program opportunities with interested students.
Application forms for current sophomores and juniors who wish to participate at
YVT next year will also be available. Come learn about opportunities to get a head start with free career
training and often with an option for free college credits. Parents are also welcome to attend this meeting.
LAST CHANCE---Job Shadow Day: Perry Technical Institute and
Yakima Rotary will sponsor a special Job Shadow Career Exploration
Day on Wednesday March 20. Preference is given to juniors but
sophomores with transportation may participate if they sign up before
Thursday February 28. Sing up with Mr. Griffin TODAY!
The day will start off with a 7:00 am breakfast and a featured speaker
(Mac Bledsoe) at Perry Tech in Yakima. Students then go to their Job Shadow
locations, complete their job shadow and return to ZHS for 4 th period. There is no
cost to participate, but parents are responsible to provide transportation for the
student to PTI, the Job Shadow location and back to ZHS. Students must bring a
pen and paper and will be asked to answer a questionnaire regarding their
experience.

Opportunities with the Washington Army national Guard: These are some of
the critical MOS's that the guard really needs right now. They are all close in the
area. In Grandview and Yakima, so their one weekend a month would be close;
that's if they want to stay in the area or plan to attend a college in the area.
74D-- Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Specialist:
Assist in the establishment and application of CBRN defense measures. Provide
training advice and supervision regarding the proper use and maintenance
procedures for CBRN equipment and operations. Operate and perform operator
maintenance on smoke generating equipment, CBRN identification/detection and
decontamination equipment. Train military and civilian personnel first responders
on CBRN response operations. Operate and maintain CBRN detection and decontamination equipment.
88M-Motor Transport Operator: Operates all wheel vehicles and
equipment over varied terrain and roadways for support of combat
operations. Manages entrucking and detrucking of personnel being
transported. Oversees and checks proper loading and unloading of cargo
on vehicles and trailers. Secures cargo against inclement weather,
pilferage, and damage. Operates vehicle component material handling
equipment (MHE), as required. Employs land navigation techniques.
Must be knowledgeable with the operation of radios and weapons when they are mounted on the vehicle.
Performs vehicle self-recovery and field expedients to include towing vehicles. Corrects or reports all
vehicle deficiencies; supports mechanics where necessary. Prepares vehicles for movement/shipment by
air, rail, or vessel.
68W- Health Care Specialist (Combat Medic): Administer emergency
medical treatment to battlefield casualties. Assist with outpatient and
inpatient care and treatment. Interview patients and recording their medical
histories. Take patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Prepare
blood samples for laboratory analysis. Keep health records and clinical files
up-to-date. Give shots and medicines to patients. Prepare patients, operating
rooms, equipment and supplies for surgery.
If you have further questions about these jobs, about how the Washington
National Guard can help you pay for your college education, wish to set up a
job shadow or a visit to a drill….please contact Sgt Daisy Salvalsa,
daisy.salvalsa@usarec.army.mil Recruiting & Retention Counselor,
Washington Army National Guard, 800 Wallace Way, Grandview, WA
98930, Office 509.308.7399 Cell 509.885.8163
http://washingtonarmyguard.org/
Career And Education Resources For Aspiring IT
(Information Technology) Professionals: IT Career Paths
at website http://itcareerpaths.com is your place to find
your next career in the field of Information Technology.
With the resources on this site, you can learn what kinds of
technology careers are in demand, what those careers are
like, and how to contact employers who are looking for
individuals with your set of skills. We curate our
information and statistics from all over the web, including
sites such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Indeed.com
and CIOInsight.com You can also use this site to find education and training programs that can prepare
you to help meet the demand for skilled IT professionals. Take some time to read the statistics below to

see how you can benefit from pursuing a career in IT.
Job Outlook for the IT Career Field
� 65% of participants plan on hiring more IT employees in the first half of 2012 than they did in the
second half of 2011.
� 36% of intend to hire up to 10% more IT employees in the first half of 2012 than they did in the
second half of this year.
� 37% of intend to add 11% to 20% more IT workers than they did in the second half of 2011.
� 42% envision higher salaries for new tech workers.
� 48% say it’s taking longer to fill open IT positions today compared to last year.
� 57% say it takes longer to fill open tech positions because of the inability to find qualified talent to
fill them.
� 70% say layoffs are unlikely over the next six months at their organizations.
� 62% say that voluntary departures at their company will not increase in 2012.
If you are ready to take the next step, use IT Career Paths to start searching for your next opportunity in
the growing field of information technology.
University, College and Technical School News
Each week we share news, tips and updates from our Post-Secondary Partners
WWU #1 IN PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEERS: For the first time in WWU's history,
Western has earned the distinction of being #1 on the Peace Corps 2013 Top Colleges
rankings among medium-sized schools with 73 undergraduate alumni currently serving.
And, for the first time ever, the state of Washington has grabbed all three top spots - for
small (Gonzaga), medium (WWU), and large (University of Washington) schools. Historically, 885 WWU alumni have
served as Peace Corps volunteers since the agency was founded in
WESTERN TO AGAIN OFFER SERVICE-LEARNING IN RWANDA: Western Washington University and the
Center for Service-Learning are offering another service-learning study abroad course during the 2013 nine week
summer session. The class, "Building Bridges with Rwanda: Collaborative International Service-Learning," includes
pre- and post-trip preparation and reflection, as well as six weeks on the ground in rural Rwanda. Contact Tim Costello

at the Center for Service-Learning for more details.
Other Noteworthy WWU Events-Please visit these links for details.
Geologist to Discuss Noah's Flood, Geology and Creationism at Western Feb. 26
Professor of Archaeology Secures Grant to Update Archaeology Lab
Faculty Art, Design on Display through March 9
Sweater Days last throughout Winter Quarter
College Planning Day @ YVCC March 26, 9:00-12:00 (Also a session @ WSU-TC March 15): At several host
colleges across the state, students meet representatives from public and
private 4-yrs baccalaureates and area community colleges. Each institution
gives four, 30-minute presentations on their institution and admission to
their school. Students attend the four college presentations of their
choosing. Members of the Washington Council for High School-College
Relations are dedicated to providing the best possible educational
information to high school students and their parents.
The purpose of the College Planning Day is to provide an opportunity for
high school juniors and their parents to explore college options. At least
one parent is required to chaperone up to 4 students. If a student’s parents cannot attend, perhaps they can join
another student and their parent on that day. The schedule of events at YVCC is
Welcome 9:00AM – 9:15AM Clock tower
Session I 9:30AM – 10:00AM YVCC Campus
Session II 10:10AM – 10:40AM YVCC Campus
Session III 10:50AM- 11:20AM YVCC Campus
Session IV 11:30AM-12:00PM YVCC Campus
Those who are presenting information on this day include:
1.Central Washington University Sundquist S201
2.Cornish College of the Arts Prior Hall P201
3.Eastern Washington University Sundquist S203
4.Gonzaga University Prior Hall P188
5.Heritage University Prior Hall P210
6.Pacific Lutheran University Prior Hall P206
7.Seattle Pacific University Prior Hall P209
8.The Evergreen State College Prior Hall P185
9.University of Washington Seattle Kendall Hall K105 Stage
10.University of Washington Bothell Sundquist S129
11.University of Washington Tacoma Sundquist S131
12.Western Washington University Sundquist S205
13.WSU Pullman HOPF (HUB) Activity Stage
14.WSU Tri-Cities HOPF (HUB) Dining Area
15.Big Bend Community College Sundquist S125
16.YVCC Student Residence Center SRC
17.Paying for College Kendall Hall K127
For Further information please contact Mr. Griffin, or the WSU-TC Representative or the YVCC representatives.
Highlights from Kaplan Test Prep’s 2012 College Admissions Officers Survey : To ensure that students are
receiving accurate and up-to-date information on trends in the college admissions process, Kaplan Test Prep annually
surveys admissions officers from the top 500 colleges and universities in the U.S.* The survey data collected helps

guide the tens of thousands of college applicants Kaplan works with each year. Following are the results from this
year’s survey. (Numbers in parentheses reflects the findings of identically-worded questions from Kaplan’s 2011 survey
of college admissions officers.)
What College Admissions Officers Say About: Standardized Testing Policies and Trends General Admissions Trends
Online and Social Networking Issues
Does your school require the SAT® or ACT?®
Either the SAT or ACT....................... 85% (87%)
Neither.................................................... 11% (7%)
Other.......................................................... 4% (6%)
On Standardized Testing Policies and Trends
(If either the SAT or ACT) Does your school have any plans to drop its standardized testing requirement?
Definitely not...................................... 73% (66%)
Most likely not.................................... 24% (34%)
Most likely yes.........................................2% (0%)
Definitely yes............................................1% (0%)
97% of schools that currently require the SAT or ACT for admissions have no plans to drop the requirement.
Is there any advantage to an applicant’s submitting both an SAT and an ACT score, instead of only one score?
Yes........................................................................18%
No.........................................................................79%
Not sure ..............................................................2%
Has your school seen an increase in the number students who submit AP scores over the past 5 years?
Yes....................................................................... 69%
No.........................................................................31%
How important are AP scores compared to SAT or ACT scores?
A lot more important .....................................1%
Somewhat more important..........................9%
Somewhat less important.......................... 25%
A lot less important ......................................56%
About the same level of importance.........9%
On General Admissions Trends
What would you most consider to be an application killer?
A low overall high school GPA ................. 37%
Low grades in college prep courses ...... 28%
A low SAT or ACT score................................18%
A light course load........................................ 10%
Poorly written personal essay or essays ..4%
Offensive or questionable activity found online .........2%
Weak letters of recommendation:..............1%
Lack of extracurricular activities:................1%
Does your school allow students to apply for early admissions?
Yes:...................................................................... 64%
No:........................................................................36%
(If “Yes” to previous) About what proportion of your early admissions applicants are accepted?

Fewer than 1 in 10:.........................................17%
1 in 10:................................................................. 4%
2 in 10:................................................................. 7%
3 in 10:................................................................. 9%
4 in 10:............................................................... 10%
5 in 10:............................................................... 12%
6 in 10:............................................................... 13%
7 in 10:............................................................... 14%
8 in 10:................................................................. 8%
9 in 10:................................................................. 3%
Almost all:............................................................3%
Compared to students who don’t apply early admissions and assuming all other application factors are equal, do
they have an advantage:
Yes:...................................................................... 44%
No:....................................................................... 56%
How significant is that advantage?
Very significant:............................................ 14%
Somewhat significant:............................... 65%
Not too significant:..................................... 19%
Not at all significant:...................................... 1%
Online and Social Networking Trends
When it comes to visiting applicants’ social networking pages and factoring what you find into the admissions
equation, does your school have official guidelines or policies?
Yes: ....................................................................15%
No: .....................................................................80%
Not sure:............................................................ 5%
(If “Yes” to previous) What is your school’s policy on social networking sites in the admissions process?
Not permitted to visit applicants’ sites:.69%
Permitted to visit applicants’ sites, with guidelines or restrictions:............................17%
Permitted to visit applicants’ sites, with no restrictions:.................................................15%
(If “No” to previous) Is your school considering developing any kind of policy or guidelines concerning social
networking sites in the near future?
Yes:...................................................................... 11%
No:....................................................................... 74%
Not sure:............................................................ 15%
Have you ever Googled an applicant to learn more about them?
Yes:......................................................... 27%
No:.......................................................... 73%
Have you ever visited an applicant’s social networking page like Facebook to learn more about them?
Yes:......................................................... 26%
No:.......................................................... 74
(For those who said “Yes” to Googling an applicant or visiting an applicant’s Facebook page) Have you ever
discovered something online about an applicant that negatively impacted their application?
Yes:......................................................... 35%
No:.......................................................... 65%

35% of admissions officers who Googled or visited an applicant’s Facebook page discovered something about an
applicant that negatively impacted their application. In 2011, this statistic was only 12%.
Do you use any of the following to recruit new students?
Facebook Yes: ......................................................................87%
No: .......................................................................14%
Twitter Yes:.......................................................................76%
No:........................................................................24%
YouTube Yes:.......................................................................73%
No:........................................................................27%
Google Plus Yes:......................................................................... 9%
No:........................................................................91%
*Top 500 colleges and universities as compiled from U.S. News & World Report and Barron’s. For the 2012 survey,
350 admissions officers responded to Kaplan’s telephone polling between July and September 2012. SAT is a registered
trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse this product. ACT is
a registered trademark of ACT, Inc, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse this product.
Financial Aid & Scholarship News
The #1 way to help pay for college for most families is the FAFSA found at www.fafsa.ed.gov which opens
January 1 but try to complete before February 15.

Scholarships Reminders:
It is recommended that all ZHS students use the free TheWashBoard.org service to
find additional scholarship opportunities. www.thewashboard.org .
ZHS Scholarships Monthly Listings: www.zillahschools.org/financialaid/scholarship-list.htm
Popular ZHS Scholarship Applications: www.zillahschools.org/financialaid/scholarshipforms.htm
ZHS Grades 9-11 Scholarship Listings: www.zillahschools.org/financialaid/scholarships9-11.htm
Tips: How to Win a Scholarship
Northwest Career Colleges Foundation Careers that Work Scholarships ($1,000): (Open until all 5
scholarships are awarded-apply today!)
George Washington Foundation Scholarship: March 1
Simon Youth Foundation (Columbia Center Mall) Scholarship: March 1
UFCW 21 Scholarships: March 1
Washington Apple Education Foundation Universal Scholarships: March 1
WAEF Stadelman Fruit Company Scholarship: March 1
Washington State Elks Vocational Scholarship (use Dorothy Yothers Scholarship ): March 1
WSSRA Scholarships (log in = student@wssra.org, pw = wssra2013): March 1
Washington State Employees Credit Union Scholarships: March 1
Washington PTA Scholarships: March 1
Washington State Scholarship Foundation Awards: March 1
YVCC Vice President's Scholarship: March 1
Yakima Valley Zonta Club Young Women Scholarship: March 1
SCAC Principals' Association Scholarship: March 8
WASA-PEMCO 21st Century Educator (Future Teacher) Scholarship: March 15
American Business Women's Association-Yakima Chapter Scholarship: March 15
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarship: March 15
PSE (Public School Employees) Dependents Scholarship: March 15
YVCC Foundation Scholarships: March 15
Zillah Alumni Association Scholarship: March 15
Zillah American Legion Scholarship: March 15

Zillah Education Association (ZEA) Scholarship March 15
Washington State Association For Justice Scholarships: March 18
Washington Cattle Feeders Scholarship: March 25
WBFAA Scholarship for Children of Law Enforcement/Fire Service Personnel: March 28
Jorden Dodeward Memorial Scholarship for Golfers: March 30
Jack Quinn Memorial Fine Arts Scholarship: March 31
Zillah Chamber of Commerce Scholarship: March 31
Central Washington Catholic Foundation (CWCF) Scholarships: April 1
College Success Leadership 1000 Scholarship: April 1
Parker Heights Grange Scholarship: April 1
Sea-Mar Community Health Centers Farm Workers Scholarships: April 1
Washington State Grange Scholarships: April 1
Employees of Cobalt Mortgage Yakima and Benton Counties Washington Scholarship Award: To be
eligible for this scholarship you must be age 25 or under and your permanent
residence must be in Yakima or Benton County, Washington. Applications
will be evaluated based on academic merit and financial need, along with a
combination of factors such as community service, leadership and unusual
circumstances. Avg. Amount/Award is $1,000. Students are encouraged to visit www.cobaltscholars.org to view
scholarship criteria and submit their application. Scholarship applications will be accepted from February 1, 2013
through March 15, 2013. To apply for this scholarship, please sign up
https://cobaltscholarships.academicworks.com/users/sign_up and complete an application. Every scholarship has
its own qualifications so please check each “opportunity” to see if you qualify. REMEMBER: This application
becomes valid only when the following have been submitted:
Application, All required signatures, Current sealed official transcript of grades, Your writing sample. We look
forward to receiving your application by March 15, 2013
Beyond Dreaming Foundation 2013 Scholarship: Eligibility
Criteria:
• Must be a Washington State High School
Senior
• Must be an undocumented student. We define an
undocumented student as someone who was born outside of
the U.S. but lives here without the legal permission of the
federal government.
• Must be or will be a high school/GED graduate who will
enroll for the first time in an accredited
college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the 2013-
2014 academic year.
• Must demonstrate financial need.
• Must demonstrate academic potential and promise.
Application Materials: Please ensure that you provide all the items below and only those items. Failure to do so
can result in disqualification of your application.
~ Scholarship Application - Please complete the application in full.

~ One Letter of Recommendation - You may submit an extra letter but only one is required. We will only
accept a maximum of 2 letters.
Personal Statement (1000 words maximum) - Your personal statement must fulfill the following three
things to be considered complete. Please read carefully.
1. You must write a response to only one of the writing prompts below:
Writing Prompts:
a. Provide an autobiography that includes your dreams, hopes, and aspirations.
b. How would you describe your high school experience and what do you expect to gain by
enrolling in college?
c. What is your greatest motivation for attending college next year?
d. Chicana Feminist writer Ana Castillo writes, "We do not simply survive, mat would imply
that we were no more than drones. We live lives full with meaning." Share with us how you
live life full with meaning.
2. You must indicate in your personal statement that you are an undocumented student. We define
an undocumented student as someone who was born outside of the U.S. but lives here without the
legal permission of the federal government.
3. You must include a description of your current financial need as an undocumented student in
your personal statement.
Copy of High School transcript - Submit your most current high school transcript. You may submit an
unofficial or official transcript.
Application must be completed and received by the Scholarship Awards Committee no later than Friday,
March 15, 2013. Questions: Please email beyondhb@uw.edu or call (206) 579-7598
Just a reminder that the deadline for the WAEF scholarship is this
FRIDAY, MARCH 1st! Please contact the WAEF office with any
questions. Thank you for you for sharing the WAEF scholarship
application information with your students! As we believe you’re
aware, the WAEF application is now accessed through
www.thewashboard.org. We have had a few common questions from students and wanted to alert you to those.
1. WAEF has several applications on www.thewashboard.org . Each has unique
criteria. It is possible that a student may receive more than one “match” with
WAEF. Please encourage students to complete each application match they receive
from WAEF. They do not need to create any new information to do this. Students
should use the same letters of reference, short answers and essay questions for each WAEF application they
submit. They will receive individual consideration for each application they submit. Electing to complete just
one of multiple matches will reduce the number of awards they receive consideration for at WAEF.
2. To receive a match for the general WAEF scholarship application, students need to identify their
relationship with the tree fruit industry, if applicable. The general WAEF scholarship application is for students
who are employed in the tree fruit industry or whose parents are employed/connected to the tree fruit
industry. Students who plan to work in the tree fruit industry also receive consideration through the general
application. Students identify their tree fruit industry relationship in their washboard profile under the “personal
information” tab. The questions reads: “Do you or your parents work in or own a business in the any of these
industries?” Tree Fruit Industry is one of the options listed. It must be checked for the general WAEF
scholarship application to appear as a match. Students should only check this box if they or their parents

currently works for or own a company that deals with apples, cherries or pears or if the students plans to work in a
company that deals with apples, cherries or pears in the future.
3. A list of tree fruit industry companies offering scholarships through WAEF is listed under the Activities
tab. If a student has a parent or if the student themselves is employed with one of these firms, please have them
identify the relationship by selecting the company name. It is mandatory for some scholarships, not all WAEF
scholarships, that a parent be employed at one of these firms. Some of these employer based scholarships are
large. Students should carefully read the list.
4. In addition to the application, we request a number of attachments. Two of these attachment forms will
download to the student with the application. These two attachments must be completed, saved and attached to
the application. Both are fill-in pdf forms. Some students have struggled with this and we believe it depends on
the Adobe version they are using. If possible, please encourage students to download the newest free version of
Adobe Reader (http://www.adobe.com/products/reader.html). This issue has also occurred when the browser a
student is using isn’t compatible. They can switch to the Firefox browser and might find success. If nothing else
works, please have them submit the forms blank and then mail the completed versions to us. If they chose this
route, the completed forms must be postmarked by March 1, 2013.
5. We are already seeing on the applications submitted to us that grammar and punctuation is an
issue. Students might not realize that information directly from the profile they create populates on each of the
applications they prepare through thewashboard. Students need to complete their profile information in
preparation for it to appear on the application.
Please contact us if you have any questions. The WAEF application is due March 1st. Shellie Faulconer
Assistant Director Washington Apple Education Foundation (509) 663-7713 www.waef.org
If you have a question about Zillah High School or a guidance related question, please send your questions
to griffin_j@zsd.wednet.edu If the question would be of interest to others I will post them in our newsletter.
Q. When do we apply for the senior graduation awards (Academic Top 10, Honors Diploma,
Departmental Honor Awards)
A. Those award forms will become active the week following the end of Winter Semester Final Exams (March
11-15) and will be due April 22. We have to wait until grades for mid-term of Spring Semester (April 17) are
available since at time, believe it or not, some Seniors in past years dropped their academic load/and or focus
so we wait a few more weeks in the year before asking for completed forms.
Q. When will we know if we need to go to summer school?

A. If you failed any core course in English, Math, Science or Social Studies that is required for graduation that
should be made up before August 15, 2013. If you have the ability to change your spring semester schedule
and reschedule the failed class, do so immediately (add/drop closes this week). If not, then plan on doing an
afterschool, evening, weekend and/or summer program. If you would like more information, please stop in to
see Mr. Griffin or Mr. Torres. Do not delay on this as it could put you off track for on time graduation and
also if you do not have the skills needed to go on to next year’s core courses you are setting up a domino effect
on failure.
Contact Information For Your Elected Officials: Our elected officials want
to hear from you. They would like to know your feelings and concerns as the
state legislature works on many issues that impact your family, your high
school experiences and your opportunities for post-secondary (college) after
graduation. Please take a moment today to express any thoughts or concerns
you may have with your representatives. Also during the legislative session
continue to express your opinion to them. Here is a contact list for you:
Washington State Legislative District http://apps.leg.wa.gov/districtfinder
Our Zillah area 15 th District State Representatives are:
Sen. Jim Honeyford (360) 786-7684 or (800) 562-6000 honeyford.jim@leg.wa.gov
Rep. Bruce Chandler (360) 786-7960 or (800) 562-6000 chandler.bruce@leg.wa.gov
Rep. David Taylor (360) 786-7874 or (800) 562-6000 taylor.david@leg.wa.gov
Mr. Randy Dorn, Superintendent, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (360) 725-6000
Randy.Dorn@k12.wa.us
Governor Jay Inslee (360) 902-4111 Send an email at www.governor.wa.gov/contact/default.asp
Remember to be polite and business like in your messages when contacting elected officials. They really do
“count’ contacts and responses…the more contact the more they tend to pay attention to the message.