UCHS needs volunteers for student projects
University City High School (UCHS) needs parents and community members to volunteer for the school’s Senior Exhibition panels.
The panels will take place at the school on Friday, March 23, from noon to 3 p.m. Volunteers will observe and assess student projects, which are a requirement for graduation.
Those interested in helping are asked to contact UCHS outreach coordinator Cheryl Tallerday, (858) 457-3040, ext. 169, or via e-mail to [email protected].

Screening will benefit Sudanese refugees
The Sudanese Refugee Network (SRN) will present the award-winning film “God Grew Tired of Us” on Thursday, March 1, at 7 p.m. The film shows three orphaned boys, known as the “lost boys,” who spent five years walking thousands of miles to refugee camps in Kenya because their villages had been brutally destroyed.
“This documentary actually shows the boys helping one another,” said Kay Gurtin, a member of SRN. “The conditions were beyond anything you can imagine. They had next to nothing: no clothing, no shoes, no food. It’s unbelievable what these children endured. They got to these refugee camps and they were there for another five years, so this whole ordeal was over 10 years in the making.”
This film, winner of the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival, is directed by Christopher Quinn and narrated by Nicole Kidman. This event is part of SRN’s fund-raising efforts, and its goal to promote awareness and educate the public.
It will be shown at the La Jolla Village Cinema, 8879 Villa La Jolla Drive. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at www.SudanRefugee
Network.org. All of the proceeds will be given to SRN to help the Sudanese people in San Diego.
SRN was established about 10 years ago. Its primary function is to help Sudanese refugees in San Diego whose lives have been upended by approximately 20 years of civil war.

Surf Bowl to feature area high school teams
Scripps Institution of Oceanography is hosting the La Jolla Surf Bowl on Saturday, Feb. 24, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sixteen teams from 14 regional high schools will compete in the one-day regional ocean science competition for the 10th annual National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB).
Participating schools include La Jolla High School, The Preuss School at University of California, San Diego and High Tech High Media Arts, among others.
The daylong competition will conclude with an awards ceremony. The winning team will advance to the NOSB national finals in Long Island, N.Y.
Students will be asked three different types of questions: toss-up, bonus and team challenge. Toss-up and bonus questions consist of multiple choice or short answers. The team challenge questions test students’ critical thinking skills in analyzing realtime data as well as responding to questions regarding cutting-edge research and policy issues.
NOSB is an educational program dedicated to promoting an interest in ocean sciences among high school students and educating the public on the value of ocean research. This competition also provides a way for students who have an interest in math and science to gain national recognition for their academic excellence.

Triangle Chamber elects new board
The Golden Triangle Chamber of Commerce has elected a new board of directors.
Officers include George Schmall, president; Danny Rudick, executive vice president; Carole Waldchen, secretary; and Martin Choy, treasurer. Additional board members are membership chair Tamara Swanson, marketing chair Mindy Selinger, special events chair Sarah Saccone, BAF chair Melissa Porte, information chair Kathy Marks, and ambassador co-chairs Lamar Boyd and Mari Perez.
Upcoming events include a lunch seminar on employment practices in March, followed by the annual Business Expo in April.
For information, call (858) 866-0676 or visit www.goldentrianglechamber.com.

Cabrillo Club offers scholarships
Some say there is no such thing as “free money,” but the Cabrillo Club might beg to differ. According to club member Mary Jane Silva, thousands of dollars from the local chapter’s annual scholarship program for students went unclaimed last year. And while the money did end up benefiting applicants to other chapters across the state, it could have been claimed by eligible San Diegans.
Last year’s winners from club No. 16 included Daniel Silva from Point Loma High School, Maurenna Virissimo from Our Lady Of Peace Academy, Christopher Gonzales of La Jolla High School and Radomir Avila of Clairemont High School.
The Cabrillo Club, an organization dedicated to the civic progress of Californians of Portuguese descent, is currently offering $500 scholarships to a maximum of 113 applicants. These numbers are up from the typical 80 to 90 scholarships of $400 awarded annually.
The scholarship program is offered at all 12 chapters statewide, and the deadline to apply is March 15.
Eligible applicants must be high school students of Portuguese descent with a 3.50 GPA who have participated in three extracurricular activities. A transcript and three letters of recommendation are required, along with an application.
Club members will participate in the judging, which will be held in Sacramento.
For more information or to download an application, visit cabrillocivicclubs.org.

Shores Surfing Assoc. holds T-shirt contest
Middle and high school students can show off their artistic talents in a T-shirt design contest sponsored by the La Jolla Shores Surfing Association (LJSSA) as part of the organization’s efforts to promote its seventh annual surf contest. The winner will be awarded $100, in addition to having his or her original artwork used for the surf’s contest T-shirt design.
Entries, which must include age, school and contact information, may be submitted via mail to LJSSA, 8070 La Jolla Shores Drive, PMB No. 446, La Jolla, CA 92037, or e-mailed to [email protected]. The winner will be announced by March 14. For more information, contact Lorraine Schmalengerger, (858) 692-5235.