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High school starts annual film fest
Westmont High School kicks off its first annual student film festival on Friday, March 10. Westmont is the first high school in the Campbell Union High School District to host such an event. At press time, activities director Erik Burmeister had received four entries, ranging from claymation to foreign language. He said he expects to show six 20-minute clips for the premiere screening in the Westmont cafeteria. Junior Brett Dalton says he drew inspiration from a Dawson's Creek television episode that featured a student film festival to fuel this project.
"I had the desire to give back (to the school)," Dalton says. "I wanted to leave my mark on Westmont too."
Dalton and best friend Chris Coffin have submitted an as-yet-untitled feature with a plot akin to the thriller Enemy of the State.
Admission price is $4 at the door for students and $5 for non-students. The screening begins at 7 p.m.
--Genevieve Roja
Two CUSD schools up for accolades
Two schools in the Campbell Union School District were recently nominated for California Distinguished Schools recognition. Castlemont and Hazelwood were chosen from among 23 elementary schools in the county that were considered. The nominations were based on a selection committee's review of applications. The committee reviewed each nominee twice, then scored each on an 8-point scale. Those at or above 7.4 were nominated. Each school will be inspected by the Santa Clara County Office of Education. Schools will not be notified of the results until the end of March.
"It's an honor," said Castlemont principal Phil Short, whose school held the distinction in 1989. "There's so many good schools, and to be of that caliber, it's nice. It validates all of the efforts of parents, schools and staff. It feels wonderful."
--Genevieve Roja
Real-life role models needed for students
The Role Model Program, based in San Jose, gives busy residents a chance to volunteer their time to an important cause--children. The Role Model Program is looking for short-term volunteers to deliver a workshop to students called "Dare to Dream."
Gail Wiest-Haywood says the program is a way for working adults to help empower students to reach their goals and their potential. "It's appealing in the Valley because people want to give, but don't have much time," she said. The time commitment consists of a one-hour training course and four, one-hour workshops with a classroom of students.
The program was started by San Jose Mayor Ron Gonzales 10 years ago, with the help of friends. For more information, call 408.264.0433.
--Chantal Lamers
Census 2000 looking for a few good people
Campbell residents who wish to earn a few extra dollars may apply to work for Census 2000. The Census Bureau of Santa Clara County is seeking infield and office staff to help compile the census. Pay rates for recruiting assistance are $17 to $18 per hour; field workers get $15.50 an hour plus 31 cents per mile; office staff will earn $11.75 an hour.
Those interested may apply anytime for flexible hours, Monday through Friday, for day and evening shifts. The bureau also has a Saturday shift from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
To apply call 408.535.5175 or visit the bureau's website at www.census.gov.
--Chantal Lamers
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