# 31: Sleep disorder

That little red or green light emitted by your TV, DVD, Computer and other electronics comes at a price. Every year it is adding about $70 to your electricity bill and creating up to 190 pounds of greenhouse gases.  Even in "sleep" mode appliances can be running at up to 40 percent of their full operating power. 

Suggestion: plug TVs and components into plug strips that can all be turned off with 1 switch!  When buying new, look for the Energy Star symbol to make sure your new computer or TV isn't an energy guzzler!

From: true green: 100 everyday ways you can contribute to a healthier planet by Kim McKay and Jenny Bonnin.  Published by National Geographic and Clean Up the World.

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors click HERE

Freshmen (incoming 9th grader) click HERE for the List and HERE for the Assignment.

Find the grade you will be in NEXT YEAR and read the book(s) and do the project.  You can email your teachers or Ms. Mitchell, the Library Teacher, if you have questions. See the email list under Academics > SSFHS Teachers.

Do good, be kind, and make your way in the world, remembering that you will always be a Warrior!

Congratulations to our "Golden Apple" Honorees!

Pictured are Ms. Erin Hawken and Mr. Robert Hawkins who were honored at the SSFUSD Golden Apple and Retirement celebration Tuesday, May 21st at the Municipal Building.  The Golden Apple is given to those nominated by colleagues, and awarded by the district.  

We will miss Ms. Hawken as she embarks on a new adventure, and we are very proud of Mr. Hawkins and his work in Language Arts, Speech and Forensics.

Principal Anthony Limoges (not pictured) was also honored with a "Golden Apple" for his work here at South City High!

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Students in Ms. Hoover's Art courses participated in the Congressional Art Contest sponsored by Congresswoman Jackie Spier.  All those pictured received certificates of recognition for their work. Congratulations to all!

Pictured are: Samantha Tapia, Tabitha Batte, Milo Abril and Alice Zhang-He.
Not pictured are Amoresa Bonrostro, Lester Artolo, Lizzie Reed.

This weekend, the 2013 California High School Speech Association (CHSSA) hosted the annual speech and debate state championships at West Ranch High School.  With 147 schools in attendance from all over California, this tournament saw over 1,000 students competing in 12 different speaking events, and 4 forms of debate.  When it was all over, South City had a historic finish in their individual events:

State Champion 1^st Place– Jeffrey Antonio 

3^rd Place – Diego Perez

5^th Place – Darlene Ollada 

7^th Place – Jacqueline Kong 

The students excelled with speeches examining social issues such as intolerance, environmental justice, media perception, and discrimination.   In addition to this individual success, despite having no debate program, South San Francisco placed 11^th overall as a team, amongst the 147 schools in attendance.  This is a true example of community-supported excellence in education. 

Please join us in congratulating them and their coach/teacher, Mr. Robert Hawkins, on their success.

South City beats El Camino 298 - 246.

For more photos, scores and info on our golf program, click on link:

http://www.ssfhs.com/golf/golf/Welcome.html

The Warrior, South San Francisco High School’s student newspaper, is now available!  Check out stories about South City Sports, student reviews, teacher profiles, the advice column, and more.  The site will be updated on a regular basis so check back regularly.

Would you like to contribute something to The Warrior?  Journalism meets Fridays in D-5 at lunch.

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 Parent - Teacher - Student  Association

PTSA Meetings are the FourthTuesday of each month at 7:00 pm in Room A-1 (across from the Main Office) 

Replacement IDs are available in the Library for $5.00.  See Ms. Mitchell in the Library before school, at lunch, or after school.