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College Fund From June 30, 2009 to July 3, 2009, the participants of the 1st Annual Dallas Hispanic Youth Symposium will convene in Southern Methodist University for a three-night, four-day program that allows them to develop a network of peers and mentors, learn about resources and tools for college, and develop a long-term career vision. Competitions will be held for $2,000, $1,000, and $500 scholarships in art, speech, talent and essay categories. The symposium only requires a $10 personal investment fee from the students who are recruited with the help of community-based programs such as AVID or GEAR UP, or contacted directly with the help of teachers and administrators. For more information, email Dr. Alonzo at valonzo@bdhs.org or visit http://www.hispanicyouth.org/. The deadline is May 1, 2009. Please don't wait for this may jeopardize your opportunity to win scholarship money. Online Education – Middle
School Online Education
Program 09 Summer Class Offerings Humanities Department Psychology 344 - The purpose of this course is to offer a college level introduction to the field of psychology. What is psychology? It is the scientific study of behavior and the mental process. Students will attempt to describe, to explain, and to understand human behavior. Anthropology 830 - Students will examine humanity from cultural, biological, archaeological, and linguistic perspectives in an attempt to understand all of the aspects of what it means to be human. The exploration of contrasting cultural perspectives will be the primary focus. Essay Writing Skills 062 - This course will provide students with the necessary tools for approaching expository, analytical, and persuasive writing. An emphasis on proper MLA formatting as well as embedding skills will be incorporated. The 1960’s 347 - The purpose of this class is to learn the significance of individuals, movements/causes, and the overall culture that shaped this decade of controversy. Students will investigate this uniquely colorful yet distinguished and volatile time period and learn how this decade has influenced the history of the United States. Lost in Literature 090 - This course will be an exploration of literary archetypes through the study of the Lost television series as a work of modern mythology and the various works of literature that influence it. Throughout the course, students will develop their own class definition of literary archetypes by exploring examples from the works studied. Satisfactory completion of this course will also meet the summer reading requirements for regular Senior English. Latin American History and Economics 845 - Using a dependency theory approach, we will examine how poverty is a human creation that did not have to happen. We will examine the process of colonization, neo-colonialism, and other economic political forces which impoverished the region and continue to keep it so. We will examine attempts to alter these fundamentally unequal social and economic relations. In doing so, we will examine a variety of themes including the role of indigenous people, the land tenure system, religion, education, imperialism, and revolutions. Sports Culture in Society and Literature 855 - This course will investigate the significance of sport’s contributions to popular culture during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. It will be a critical examination of the diverse and complex relationship between sport and culture. This course will examine sport as a cultural and social phenomenon with important historical and literary implications. English Department Speech 051- This class will give students the tools to become more effective public speakers. Students will critique a variety of speeches on numerous social topics, practice speechwriting and delivery skills, and learn the numerous technology tools available for formal and informal communication. ACT/SAT PREP 831 - This class is designed to prepare students for standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, and PSAT, with primary focus on preparing for the SAT exams administered in December and May. Students will study vocabulary and test-taking techniques and strategies in order to improve test scores. Additionally, students will prepare for college application and admissions through intensive writing and resume building. Physical Education Department Health 423 - This course is designed to assist individuals in analyzing health problems in their own school community situation with a view toward working out a well-coordinated health program to meet school and community needs. This course covers general physical, mental, and social health areas. Social Studies Department World Geography 312 - This class will examine the five themes of geography: earth-sun relationships; physical geography; human geography; environmental geography; and the interactions of physical and cultural environments. Technology and computer mapping will be major aspects of this course. This course is intended for students who will be seeking a fifth year, higher level social studies class. Mathematics Department Geometry 132 - The design of this class is to provide students with the knowledge of the basic principles, postulates, and theorems of Euclidean Geometry. Students will use technological tools to develop their deductive method of reasoning and abstract thinking. This course is intended for students who will be seeking a fifth year, higher level math class. Pre-Calculus 141 - Students will study periodic, composite, and inverse functions as well as polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Using technology tools, the students will also focus on elements of Trigonometry including sequences and series, matrices, and probability. This course is intended for students who will be seeking a fifth year, higher level math class. Fine Arts Department Italian Renaissance Art 694 - An Art-Historical introduction to the Italian masters, beginning with Donatello and Brunelleschi and ending with Leonardo da Vinci and Titian. Students will use visual and historical analysis to learn in what context and through what techniques the arts flourished during the 15th and 16th centuries in Italy. The course will cover advances made in sculpture, architecture, and painting. Grades 11 and 12. Greco-Roman Art and Architecture 695 - Students will learn to recognize classical conventions in art through visual and historical analysis. Emphasis will be placed upon how art was used in ancient Greece and Italy, particularly as political propaganda and in remembrance of the dead. Students will also gain an appreciation of the continuing influence of Greek and Roman art on modern culture. Grades 11 and 12. American Painting 696 - Students will examine American art from 1800-1910, taking note of visual conventions and gaining an understanding of how to see art within a greater historical framework. The course will cover landscape painting, portraiture, and the art of the American West, in addition to pre-modern art. Grades 11 and 12. Introduction to Art History 697 – This course is a survey from ancient art to the medieval period. Students will become familiar with art historical terms and visual and historical analysis by looking at major artworks from the earliest cave paintings, to the art of ancient Egypt and the Near East, through the Greco-Roman classical period. Students will see how these early artistic traditions have relevance in today’s society. Grades 9 through 12. Introduction to Art History v 2.0 697 – This course is a survey of Renaissance to Modern art. Students will gain a basic understanding of techniques and traditions and will learn to analyze and appreciate artwork from the Italian and Northern Renaissance up through the 20th century. Emphasis will be placed on comparing historical interpretations of the artwork with contemporary values and biases. Grades 9 through 12. World Language Department Spanish Novel 553 - This is a survey course that analyses a representative group of Latin American novels written after 1970. Main themes and formal characteristics of these novels will be discussed. The goal of this course is to provide an in-depth study of selected Spanish works of prose fiction with the goal of fostering independent research and scholarly study of novels. Ready, Set, Apply! Course Description: This camp is designed to help students increase test scores by exposing them to the necessary skills and strategies needed to maximize their efforts when taking the SAT. During this camp students will receive test strategies from a certified Princeton Review instructor who will break down the SAT into manageable and relevant pieces, explain various question types, and reveal a detailed summary of test structure and content review. After taking the SAT students will receive a score report detailing individual strengths and weaknesses. This camp is also designed to dispel many of the myths regarding college admissions. By the end of the camp students will have completed two college applications, two essays and one resume all guided by our College Admissions Counselor Keisha Brown. On the final day of the camp students will visit Texas Christian University and hear from admissions professionals about what is expected from the admission application. This is a wonderful opportunity for rising juniors to have and early glimpse of the SAT and college applications and for rising seniors to be ready to submit their applications to colleges when the school year begins! Sign up now space is limited! For more information contact: Keisha Brown at kbrown@bdhs.org College Counseling
News College Acceptances: Veronica Aviles – Baylor University, University of Central Oklahoma; Andy Awa – Oklahoma Wesleyan College, St. Louis University, St. Gregory’s University, St. John’s University; Nancy Elizabeth Bacon – University of Oregon, Woodbury University; Lauren Bailey – Clark Atlanta University, Florida A&M, Hampton University, University of Houston, Spelman College, St. Edward’s University; Amanda Berkhalter – Grambling State University, University of Arkansas Pine Bluff; Brent Brunson – Morehouse College, Tuskegee University; Whitney Davenport – University of North Texas, University of Texas at Austin; Rachel DeLeon- Oklahoma State University, University of Tampa, St. Edward’s University; Monica Dominguez – University of Dallas, Texas Christian University, University of Texas at Austin; Riley Emmons- Stephen F. Austin State University, Jacksonville University, Trinity University, Texas A&M University; Devin Evans – Prairie A&M University, Texas A&M at Commerce, Abilene Christian University; Robert Hall – Howard University; Ariana Hamilton – Southern Methodist University, University of North Texas, St. Edward’s University; Alexa Hanks – University of North Texas, St. Edward’s University, Texas State, Texas Tech University; Callie Heimburger – Loyola University Chicago; Cecilia Hernandez – St. Edward’s University, Stephen F. Austin State University; Arturo Herrera – Rice University; Lincoln Hill – Boston College, Boston University, New York University, Baylor University, Ohio State, Spelman College, Howard University; Steffi Huerta – Stephen F. Austin State University; Cynthia Johnson – St. Edward’s University, Baylor University, University of North Texas, Texas Tech University, Texas State; Robert Koole-Valdez – Baylor University, University of North Texas, Oklahoma Wesleyan University; Alexandria Lane – University of Texas at Austin; Brent Luckey – Baylor University, Southern Methodist University, University of Texas at Austin; Sydney Luper – Florida A&M, Clark Atlanta University, Hampton University; John Paul Lyssey – Texas A&M University; Alfredo Martinez – St. Edward’s University; Thomas McDaniel – Texas Tech University, University of North Texas, Mississippi State University, University of Arkansas; Christina Miller – University of North Texas, University of Texas at San Antonio, Savannah College of Art and Design; Karla Munoz – Texas Woman’s University; Donovan Murphy – Florida A&M University, Howard University, Texas A&M Commerce, Stephen F. Austin State University, Xavier University; Annie Jo Pardo – Baylor University, St. John’s University; Destiny Peters – Stephen F. Austin State University; Jessica Porter – University of Arkansas, Baylor University, Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University, University of Texas at Arlington; Nicolas Ramos – University of North Texas, St. Edward’s University, St. Mary’s University, Stephen F. Austin State University; Cydni Robertson – University of Missouri, Texas State University, University of Texas at San Antonio; Paolo Sintobin – University of Texas at Austin; Morgan Smith – University of Dallas, Texas A&M University; Shane Smith – George Mason University; Amanda Starghill – Howard University, Midwestern State, St. Edward’s University; Jennifer Suter – Fordham University, Stephen F. Austin State University, Northern Arizona University, St. John’s University; Elliot Valek – Baylor University, Texas Tech University; Leslie Walton – California State University (Dominguez Hills); Erika Warren –Texas A&M University, Prairie View A&M University, St. John’s University; Alianna Whiteaker-Chudecke – Longy School of Music, Mannes College of Music; Alondria Wright – Grambling State University, Stephen F. Austin State University Scholarship Awards: Veronica Aviles – Baylor University; Andy Awa – St. Louis University; Lauren Bailey – St. Edwards University; Nancy Elizabeth Bacon – University of Oregon Dean’s Scholarship, Woodbury University Academic Scholarship; Amanda Berkhalter – Grambling State University, St. Gregory’s University; Rachel Deleon – University of Tampa; Monica Dominguez – Texas A&M University Dallas Regional Center, University of Dallas/Small World Foundation, Texas Christian University, University of Dallas; Riley Emmons – Texas A&M University, Stephen F. Austin Academic Excellence Scholarship, Jacksonville University, Trinity University; Devin Evans – Dallas County Peace Officers Association; Ariana Hamilton – President’s Distinguished Scholar/St. Edward’s University; Alexa Hanks – St. Edward’s University; Arturo Herrera – Rice University; Lincoln Hill – Boston University Academic Scholarship, Howard University Legacy Scholarship (full tuition); Brent Luckey – President’s Gold Scholar Baylor University, SMU Rotunda Scholars, SMU Mustang Scholar, SMU Distinguished Scholar; Alfredo Martinez – St. Edward’s University; Christina Miller – SCAD Academic Honors Award; Jessica Porter – President’s Gold Scholarship/Baylor University; Nicolas Ramos – St. Mary’s University Presidential Scholarship, St. Edward’s University Presidential Scholarship; Cydni Robertson – Temple University, Drury University, University of Missouri Diversity Award; Jennifer Suter – King’s College, Northern Arizona President’s Scholarship, St. John’s University, Stephen F. Austin Academic Excellence Scholarship; Elliot Valek - Baylor University; Erika Warren – Texas A&M University Aggie Gateway to Success Scholarship; Alianna Whiteaker-Chudecke – Boston Conservatory Music Scholarship, Longy School of Music Current Total: $1,448,139 Special Congratulations to the following senior students:
Sonia Nazario
- GeoTech Lecture Series - View
the Flyer Growing up in the U.S. and Argentina and with a Master's degree in Latin American Studies from the University of California at Berkley, Mrs. Nazario has an extensive background in cultural studies and works to bridge social understanding. Enrique's Journey, her true-life chronicle of a Honduran boy's journey to reach his mother in the U.S. inspired her to make the dangerous journey herself. Enrique's Journey has won her multiple awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for feature writing and feature photography. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets may be purchased online or at the door. Visa and Mastercard accepted. For more information, please contact Lydia Torrez at ltorrez@bdhs.org or call 214-339-6561 X 297. UPDATE: This event has been postponed. Please check with the latest events and announcements, the Friday Falconer, and the bdhs.org homepage for further announcements concerning the re-scheduling of this event. Gospel Study The group is an ecumenical monthly Gospel study group for Bishop Dunne parents to help us prepare for the month’s gospel readings. The aim is to make us aware of the message of the gospel for each of the Sundays in the coming month to better apply the gospel message to our everyday life and to better experience the transforming power of the Eucharistic celebration. For those who would like to prepare ahead of time, the gospel readings for April are:
Please RSVP to Mr. Hurt at nhurt@bdhs.org or Mr. Martin at jjmartin@bdhs.org if you plan on attending. Prayers Congratulations Honduran Mission
Trip Garage Sale Development Luncheon Butterfly Garden The middle school students and parents are asked to help with bringing the needed items that will in essence bring our garden to life. If you are interested in donating a plant, bags of mulch/compost, or all three, please contact Mrs. Mariana Griggs for a donation ticket. Please explain what item you are willing to donate and how many, and Mrs. Griggs will give you an item ticket that will detail the plant name and size that is necessary for our garden. The majority of the plants required will be one gallon plants that generally are about $8.00 and the mulch/compost is about $5.50. We will of course accept any and all financial donations. This project will have everlasting effects on our school and will be enjoyed both aesthetically and academically for years to come. Please help the seniors make this year’s parting gift a special one. Parents who still need volunteer hours can receive time for their donations. Please contact Mrs. Griggs at mgriggs@bdhs.org for more information. TAPPS Academic
Team The following students competed at State after successfully qualifying in the District Competition in February:
Congratulations also to the staff of both the Newspaper and the Yearbook whose work also qualified for state competition. TAPPS State Art Competition
Thanks to the Bishop Dunne community for supporting and encouraging our students in their artistic endeavors. Student Award Honors Breakfasts If your student has earned honor roll status, please join us in celebration at 7:45 a.m. in the library on the following dates:
National Honor Society Yom Hasoah Art, Writing,
and Video Contest Middle School Speech Tournament We are looking for sponsors to help in many different ways, such as donations of Gatorade, bottled water, race day food and beverages, as well as sponsoring the event with financial support. Please let us know if you can help with sponsorships or if you would like volunteer your time to help with the day. Please contact Coach Guerrero at sguerrero@bdhs.org if you are interested in helping. Healthy Reminders Parents are free to take their child to the practitioner of their choice for physicals. Please have the physician fill out both the TAPPS physical form and the ECG form. All physical forms and ECG forms must be given to Nurse Price. Physicals and ECG’s are offered at Bishop Dunne by Nurse Price. The cost for just the physical or ECG is $20.00. The cost for both is $40.00. Please email Nurse Price for an appointment at yprice@bdhs.org. Important
Dates for Seniors
Prom 2010 - Junior Class Athletic Banquet Baseball Middle
School Baseball
Falconette Dance/Drill
Team Golf On Monday April 20 and Tuesday April 21, Sean will be competing in the state golf tournament at the Atascocitas Country Club in Humble. He will be hoping to repeat the success he had at last year’s state tournament where he finished 2nd. The golf team would like to thank the Golf Club of Dallas (formerly
Oak Cliff CC) and Twin Wells Golf Course for allowing the team to
use their facilities free of charge.
Tennis
** Please be reminded that the final payment to TCCCU for this school year is due Monday, April 6, 2009. Don’t forget to call Bridget Guerrero at TCCCU, 214-348-8670 ext. 114, and get the payoff balance. **All Bishop Dunne balances are due in the Business Office no later than Wednesday, April 15, 2009. If you have questions or concerns regarding your account with Bishop Dunne or TCCCU, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Sandy Brooks in the Business Office at sbrooks@bdhs.org or 214 339 6561 extension 233. |
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The
GeoTech Lecture Series and Bishop Dunne Catholic School are proud
to present Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist, Sonia Nazario on
Thursday, April 16, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the Hughes-Trigg Forum
next to Dyer Street on the campus of Southern Methodist University. 
