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Book of
the Week
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Inventing Elliot by
Graham Gardner
Teased by bullies in
his old school, Elliot is determined to
reinvent himself at Holminister High by
donning a cool, unflappable exterior.
Ironically, the fourteen-year-old's
aloofness earns the interest of an elite
group of bullies, known as the Guardians,
whose members target school losers for
punishment in cruel and ritualistic ways.
The outwardly congenial Guardian leaders,
who are never seen "in the company of
actual violence," recruit Elliot using
control tactics adopted from their
favorite book, George Orwell's 1984. With
no way out, Elliot twists and turns,
trying to find just the right masks to
hide behind, for the Guardians, for his
beleaguered parents, for the girl, Louise,
whose radiance is the only color in his
pinched life.
The "Book of the Week"
is available for checkout at the library
circulation desk.
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General Bulletin
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Congratulations to all
Tartars on a very successful and moving
Hands Across Campus assembly. You were a
great audience, talented performers and
really highlighted all that is great about
Torrance High School to our guests.
Special thanks to Mr. Paterson and Mr.
Ferrell for organizing this important
event.
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(J. O'Brien)
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SCROC??? Mrs. Pat
Morrow will be in the Career Center during
lunch on Wed. 1/18 and Monday 1/23 to
answer any and all of your questions about
SCROC for second semester. Please stop in
and see her.
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(M. Dillon)
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Science Fair Judges
needed for Adams Elementary School. Date
is Wed., 3/29, 9 am - 2 pm. See Mr.
O'Brien if interested. Thanks.
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(J. O'Brien)
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Battle of the Band
Auditions - Mr. Wright needs your audition
recordings this week. Don't be left out!
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(CD Wright)
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Do you want to be
"Popular"? Come learn how at our 7th
Annual "Night of Broadway". It's not only
entertaining; it's a lesson in social
savvy. Tickets are on sale now for the
low, low price of $3.00.
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(C. Duvall)
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ATTIC: Fri., 1/27,
3:30-5 pm Chinese New Year Party. Free.
Guests welcome.
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(H.
Montanez)
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Remember, Mrs. Duvall
does not allow patrons to enter the
theatre during a performance. You'll miss
the big opening number and other wonderful
numbers if you aren't prompt. The ticket
booth closes promptly at 7:00 pm. You'd be
wise to buy a ticket in advance to avoid
being left in the cold!
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(C. Duvall)
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PAW Club is collecting
towels, blankets, toys and shampoos for a
local animal shelter. Please bring items
to Rm. A204 or ask Ms. Pavao for pick-up.
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(P. Pavao)
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DEBT LIST: Check lists
in Activities. If you are on the list you
may not purchase a Sweethearts Dance
ticket.
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(M.
Hatanaka)
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Softball conditioning
has started. If you are interested in
playing softball for THS please be at
Wilson park at 5:00pm Mondays, Tuesdays
and Thursdays. Coach Murray will meet you
there- Be ready to play.
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(G. Leccese)
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Interested in earning
money for college while serving your
country? Visit the Career Center at lunch
on 1/18 to find our about the Army's
Concurrent Admissions program.
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(R. Young)
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Seniors
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Seniors who are
planning o attend CSU Dominguez Hills next
yeart should pick up and complete a
scholarship application form in the
Counseling office.
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(F. Lee)
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El Camino Honors
Transfer program representative will be
here per. 2 & 3 on Thurs., 1/19 in the
Little Theater. If interested please sign
up in the counseling office and get a
pass. All students must give their
teachers 24 hours notice. No passes will
be distributed short of the 24 hours for
each presentation.
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(M. Dillon)
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Clubs
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Filipino CC turn in the
UCLA Field Trip permission slips at lunch
to Mr. Kushi in C-100. Last chance!!!
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(D. Kushi)
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SAVE club meeting at
lunch on Thurs., Rm B1220. Upcoming
events: beach clean up, Sat., 1/21 &
fundraising. Come &
participate.
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(K.
Nuechterlein)
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FRENCH club meeting at
lunch Wed., 1/18, Rm A103.
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(T. Balooch)
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PEACE club meeting
Wed., 1/18, Rm A209. New members welcome.
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(J. Jones)
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CCC: Lunch meeting in
Rm B101 (Choir Rm).
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(H. Pang)
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PAW meeting Wed. at
lunch in Rm A204.
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(P. Pavao)
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Sports
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Congratulations to Jeff
Harris who placed 2nd at last weekend's
West Covina Invitational Tournament. Jason
Carrillo and Jordan Collins placed 3rd and
Shea Kendig battled for 4th. Other notable
wrestlers were Ron Smith and Daniel
Strelitz. Everyone is welcome to watch
Torrance defend Tartar country against the
visiting Beverly Hills on 1/19, 3 pm, in
the Main Gym. Admission is
free.
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(B. Sagolla)
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Tartar Wrestlers
competed in the Redondo Freshman
Tournament this past weekend. Michael
Patrick, Brandon Dahl, Alex Gonzales, Josh
Rapella all placed 3rd. Congratulations to
all who competed and good luck as they
wrestle this weekend at the North Torrance
Tournament at 10:00 am.
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(B. Sagolla)
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Surf Prelims postponed
to Friday, 1/20 & Sat., 1/21 due to
sewage spill. Check bulletin for any
further updates.
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1/20, 7:00 am - Surf,
Prelims (Shortboard), Hermosa
Pier
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1/18, 3:00 pm - V G
Waterpolo vs Peninsula @ Plunge
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1/18, 3:00 pm - Frosh B
Basketball @ Centennial
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1/18, 3:00 pm - FS G
Soccer @ West
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1/18, 4:30 pm - Soph B
Basketball @ Centennial
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1/18, 3:00 pm - JV G
Basketball vs Centennial
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1/18, 4:30 pm - JV B
Basketball vs Centennial
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1/18, 6:00 pm - Frosh G
Basketball @ Centennial
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1/18, 7:30 pm - V B
Basketball vs Centennial
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1/18, 6:00 pm - V G
Basketball vs Centennial
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Faculty
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English Teachers:
Please remind Seniors who have not passed
English and or Math CAHSEE, that in order
to participate in graduation in June they
must pass both portions of the CAHSEE.
They also will not receive their diplomas.
To assist students we are offering
tutoring after school every Mon. & Wed
for Math and every Tues. & Thurs. for
English from 3:15-4:15 pm in Room D, above
the Library.
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(C.
Daugherty)
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"Diabetes Update"
rescheduled to Thurs., 1/19, 5-6 pm, EMB
Large Conf. Rm. Free. Contact Carla
Stewart @ x7948.
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Can you believe the
05/06 Faculty and Staff Directory has been
printed and is ready to distribute? If you
want one please come by the principal's
office to obtain. (Sorry, can't put in
mailboxes).
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(T. Hollis)
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