January 5
Attention Game Club: We will be meeting on Friday January 6 from 2:45-4:30 PM in the Library. See you then.
Attention All Students: The annual Poetry Outloud competition is coming soon! If you are interested in participating you must sign up in either Mrs. Hall’s or Mrs. Shaw’s room by Tuesday January 10th at the end of the day.
Student Council: As many of you know, a salad with dark leafy greens is being offered at lunchtime until the end of next week. By purchasing a salad you are proving that we want healthy lunches. Salads cost between 50 cents and $1.50. If you usually pack a lunch, purchase a salad today instead, or by a small side salad. These dark greens are rich in vitamins and much healthier than the grease covered pizza. We ask all staff and students to support this cause and buy a salad until the end of next week, as this is our chance to reform the lunch program.
Amateur Radio Club: Have you ever dreamed about talking to someone on the other side of the world, bouncing a radio signal off the moon or just want to learn some basic electronics? You can learn about these topics and more by getting your amateur (or ham) radio license. Classes to help you earn the entry level Technician license will be held on Mondays, starting January 9 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in AHS room B106 (Mr. Slattery). There is no charge for the course except for the book which is $23 now and the test fee of $15 at the end of the course. Learning Morse code is no longer a requirement for any level ham radio license. For more information or to register, contact Mr. Slattery in room B106, in the Art/Music hallway.
Attention Peer Tutors: If you have a different 2nd semester schedule, please update either Hope Dalrymple or Anne Li so that they know when you’re available to tutor. Thanks!
Ski and Snowboard Club: There is a mandatory meeting this Friday the 6th for anyone going on the ski and snowboard club trip to Wisp. The meeting will take place after school in Mr. Miller’s room IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU ATTEND IF YOU SIGNED UP!
Attention AHS Students: A salad with dark leafy greens is now being offered at lunch. If you want to change our school lunches, purchase a salad and prove that we want healthy food. The salad will only be offered for two weeks so purchase one today!
Interested in One Acts? Auditions will be held Tuesday January 10th right after school in the auditorium. One Acts will be February 10-12.
Attention Students: The Best Buy Scholarship is now available to all students in grades 9-12. Students must have a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, demonstrate a commitment to community volunteer service and plan to enroll in college the fall following high school graduation. Stop by the guidance office for more information. On-line application deadline is February 15, 2012.
Attention Seniors: The Burger King Scholars Program is now accepting applications. You do not have to work at Burger King but you must have a GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, be a US citizen, enroll immediately for the 2012-2013 academic year in an accredited 2 or 4-year college, university or technical college. Applications are on-line only – stop by the guidance office for the website and additional information. Application deadline is January 10, 2012.
Attention Seniors: If you are planning to pursue at least an associates’ degree in a program related to manufacturing , transportation or logistics, and you have 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale, stop by the guidance office for a copy of the “Our Community’s Foundation” Scholarship. Completed applications must be submitted online by March 7, 2012.
AHS Literary Magazine: Submissions are now being accepted for Viridi et Aureus (Latin for “Green and Gold”), Athens High School’s new literary magazine. Submissions must be typed or written legibly. They can be given to Anna Gall, Kevin Hwang or Lauren Thomas.
College Testing: Information on standardized testing is available in the Guidance Office. Be sure to add the school code to your paper or on-line application so that we receive a copy of your results. Athens High School code is 360-245.
ACT, February 11 with registration deadline of January 13
SAT, January 28 with late registration deadline of January 7
Scholarships still open:
Attention Seniors: The Burger King Scholars Program is now accepting applications. You do not have to work at Burger King but you must have a GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, be a US citizen, enroll immediately for the 2012-2013 academic year in an accredited 2 or 4-year college, university or technical college. Applications are on-line only – stop by the guidance office for the website and other information. Application deadline is January 10, 2012.
Attention Seniors: The Dell Scholars Program information has just been received by the guidance office. If you have a 2.4 GPA on a 4.0 scale, demonstrate financial need and plan to enter a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited higher education institution in the fall directly after your graduation from high school, stop by the guidance office for the website. This is a long application and there is an essay to write. Don’t delay – the on-line application deadline is JANUARY 15, 2012.
Rotary Scholarships: The Athens Rotary scholarships are now available to graduating seniors who plan to attend an accredited college or university in the State of Ohio beginning Fall 2012. Completed paper applications are due to the guidance office by Friday January 13, 2012. Come to the guidance office for more information. No late applications will be accepted.
Attention Seniors: The KFC Colonel’s Scholars program is now open and accepting applications. If you are a senior with a 2.75 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale, plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree in college next Fall in a public college in Ohio and are a US citizen or permanent resident, this scholarship could be for you. Students will be required to respond to a few short answer questions in this on-line application. Information is in the guidance office. Application deadline is February 8, 2012.
Attention juniors: Are you passionate about art? Are you looking for scholarship money to help buy supplies to build your portfolio? Stop by the guidance office for a copy of the Judy Morgan Portfolio Award. Applications must be completed, signed and returned to guidance by February 14 for consideration.
Attention Seniors: An easy online scholarship application is available. If you know which college you will be attending, stop by the guidance office for information on the US Bank Scholarship. There are no essays to write and no minimum GPA that must be achieved. Application deadline is March 31, 2012
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