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NOVEMBER - DECEMBER, 2008

 

Pennsylvania Governor’s School of Excellence http://pgse.org

Did you miss the information session?  You still can apply. 

Stop by the GOAL office for information on any of the Gov. School programs

 

Current Events League – The results are in!

            Top scorer for the first meet of the year was JOSH KAIB.  Way to go, Josh!
 

Model E.U.  – Monday, December 8

          University of Pittsburgh  - NASH prime ministers representing:  Austria, Netherlands, FInland
 

 38^th World Affairs Institute for Student Leaders

            Congratulations to Peter Joyce, Liz Lorenzi, Curt Beatty, and Lauren Gabriel—scholarship recipients from the McCandless Rotary International to attend the Institute.

Genetics Update Conference
Dr. Sam Rhine, a leading expert on genetics education will be here on November 21 for the Genetics Update Conference. This year’s program will focus on 3 areas: Practical Applications of the Human Genome Project, Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering, and An Update on Stem Cell therapy.  Don’t miss this expert!

Succeeding in the Age of Globalization

          Friday, December 5

            Upper St. Clair High School    (Leave at 8:30 and return at approx. 1:00)         

Did you know that one in five U.S. jobs is tied to international trade? Or, that Southwestern Pennsylvania has more than 300 international companies from 29 different countries?  Come hear a panel of prominent global business leaders to learn about intercultural skills, critical languages, new business practices, and the changing global marketplace.

Whether you plan to work abroad or never to leave the region, globalization will bring the world to you. No matter what field you’re considering — or even if you have no idea what career path you might take — our changing world means that you will need a new set of skills, knowledge, and perspectives in order to compete and cooperate with your international peers.

Hail to the Chefs!

This is going to be a two-part competition this year. In cooperation with the Family and Consumer Sciences Department,  we will have live demonstrations as well as a prepared food demonstration.  Students must register for the events.

Iron Chef - If you are confident in your cooking abilities, consider registering for the NASH Iron Chef competition.  Students will prepare a dish live for the audience and will not know the ingredients ahead of time.  Iron Chefs beware! NASH is about to challenge you with its amateur cooking masters.

Chef Fest - Students also have an opportunity to prepare food at home and bring in to NASH. Appetizers, entrees, side dishes and desserts are welcome!  The event takes place December 16 and the registration deadline is December 10.  PRIZES AWARDED!!   Stop in GOAL to participate and to get details!!

  

KMO-- Wednesday December  3, after school

Join KMO after school in the GOAL Office and help NA reach new heights in YOUR area of expertise.   AUK AUK!!!

 

Computational Linguistics Workshop - Are you a good problem solver?  Can you discover patterns in solving puzzles?  Are you analytical and logical?  Do you demonstrate strength in foreign languages, math, science?  If so, then consider attending the CMU Linguistics Workshop presented at NASH on December 4, Period 10-11.     Stop in and sign up.  Can you solve this simple linguistic problem for the Ge language? 

 

Kukr˜ε kokoi.              'The monkey eats.'

Ape kra.                     'The child works.'

Ape kokoi ratš.           ‘The big monkey works.'

Ape mi mεtš.              'The good man works.'

Ape mεtš kra.             'The child works well.'

Ape punui mi piŋetš.  'The old man works badly.'

Translate the following into English:

Ape ratš mi mεtš.    ________________________________________________________

Kukr˜ε ratš kokoi punui.  _________________________________________________________

Ape piŋetš mi. 

______________________________________________________________

 

CalcuSolve – Thursday, November 6 at RMU

Model U.N. – Monday, November 10

NASH delegations will represent Venezuela, Vietnam, and Hungary – A few spots left
 

 Holocaust Survivor Program   1:00 – 2:00

Wednesday, November 12,  Avonworth High School
            Marian Lazan, Holocaust survivor and author of Four Perfect Pebbles

QUIZ BOWL – Saturday, November 22  at Pitt
         
Gingerbread House Competition 
Work with a  group of friends or work alone and design a gingerbread house.   Be creative!   Information on deadlines TBA.   This is a service project sponsored by PPG – proceeds to benefit Children’s Hospital.

 

Check out these opportunities!

John F. Kennedy Profiles in Courage Essay Contest
The John F. Kennedy Profiles in Courage Essay Contest invites high school students to consider the concept of political courage by writing an essay on a U.S. official who has chosen to do what is right, rather than what is expedient.   You will describe and analyze the decisions, actions, and risks of an elected public official in the United States since 1956 who has courageously addressed a political issue at the local, state, national, or international level.  Contestants will write an original and creative essay of less than 1,000 words to demonstrate understanding of political courage.

 

Winning essayists will receive awards totaling up to $8,500. The first-place winner will be invited to accept the award at the Profile in Courage Award Ceremony hosted each May by Caroline Kennedy and Senator Edward M. Kennedy at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston. 

 

The deadline for the contest is January 10, 2009.  If I have piqued your interest, why not Google "Profiles in Courage Contest" and get more details.  Like I always say...Somebody has to win these contests, why not YOU!

  

 

United States Institute of Peace - National Peace Essay Contest:

Topic: Confronting Crimes Against Humanity 

The high number of civilian deaths caused by the war in Darfur underscores the need for concerned governments and organizations to find effective ways of protecting civilians from mass killing and targeted attacks in conflicts.   Although many policymakers, experts, and practitioners recognize the need to protect civilians from crimes against humanity, there is little consensus on the best way to achieve that end.
 

Here's all  you have to do:  Write a 1500-word essay, discuss how international actors (the UN, regional organizations, governments, and/or non-governmental organizations) can improve their capacity to implement the responsibility to protect civilians from crimes against humanity during conflict.     For more information, visit http://www.usip.org/ed/npec/.   Again, some student is going to win this contest...it could be YOU!
 

 

UNA - USA 2009 National High School Essay Contest

What can the U.S. do to help ensure environmental sustainability? 

 

Each year the United National Association of the USA publishes a topic and question of particular importance to the international community.   This year's National High School Essay Contest on the United National focuses on Millennium Development and asks student to tackle the challenge of ensuring environmental sustainability.  Students will write a letter to the president of the U.S. answering the following questions.:

 

Why is ensuring environmental sustainability so important?  What should the U.S. do to ensure that Millennium Development Goal Seven will be reached by 2015?  For more information, visit:  http://unausanationalhighschoolessaycontest.com/

 

 

2009 Japan-U.S. Senate Youth Exchange

Apply for a scholarship to spend next summer in Japan after your junior year in high school.  One high school student from each of the 50 states will have the unique cultural opportunity to live with a Japanese host family and to experience the beauty of Japan.  Application Postmark Deadline is January 6, 2009 
 

Eligibility is open to high school students with junior class standing. Students must hold a 3.0 or higher grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Applicant must be a US citizen and reside in one of the 50 states. No prior foreign language study is required.   Students are responsible for a $2,000 program tuition contribution.

 

You must be nominated to apply -- if you are interested, stop by the GOAL Office so that we can discuss this program.  

 

For more information, visit:  http://www.yfu-usa.org/ao/scholarships/jusse.htm

Diplomacy Abroad   www.nslcleaders.org

Study abroad with NSLC—Brussels, Paris, Geneva, The Hague

 

Presidential Classroom – www.presidentialclassroom.org

The PC Scholars Program offers students a backstage pass to the inner workings of the federal government and an opportunity to examine how current issues affect public policy. This focused view of the federal government gives PC Scholars direct access to national leaders and often inspires students to seek careers in public service.

            Scholars Program

            National Security in a Democracy

            Science, Technology & Public Policy

            Global Business & Public Policy

            Law & Justice in a Democracy

            Media & Democracy

            Future World Leaders Summit

 

Lead America    www.lead-america.org

            Applications processed on a rolling basis—the earlier the better.

Topics:  Congressional Forum, Defense & Intelligence, International Diplomacy, Business &            Entrepreneurship, Medicine & Healthcare, Law & Justice

National Youth Leadership    www.nylf.org

Fall and Spring session   (Intense, stimulating 6-day exploration with Forum on Law and Forum on Defense, Intelligence, and Diplomacy )

 

 C.A.U.S.E. Challenge™ High School Film Festival

Presented by Bayer Corporation, Carnegie Science Center's SciTech Initiative
and Pittsburgh Filmmaker

TOPIC: "Mutual Impact: The Environment and You"

FORMAT: Video of 5 minutes MAX

 

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: March 2, 2009

 See Mrs. Will for instructions and details

 

VOICE OF DEMOCRACY scholarship competition

          Audio essay competition (3-5 min.)   ($25,000 1^st place scholarship + more)

            All entries due on NOVEMBER 1

Topic:  “Service and Sacrifice by America’s Veterans Benefit Today’s Youth by ...”

For more info:  www.vfw.org (click on Community Support/Awards & Scholarships)

 

United States Institute of Peace (USIP)  www.usip.org

Enter the 2006-2007 National Peace Essay Contest. This year's topic is "Confronting Crimes Against Humanity."            Deadline is February 1, 2009