January 17
For all football players interested in lifting: The weight room will be open after school today.
Girls Basketball: Congratulations to the JV & Varsity Girls Basketball teams. On Thursday, JV won 34-14 while the Varsity won 64-40 behind Double Doubles from Emma Stanley’s 16 points, 14 rebounds & Elena Lein’s 14 points & 10 rebounds. the Lady Bulldogs take on Vinton County on Thursday night for 1st place in the league standings.
Attention Seniors: If you are planning to major in college in science, technology, engineering or math, you should stop by the guidance office for a copy of the Buick Achievers Scholarship program information. Applicants must by US citizens or have permanent residence in the US. Application deadline is February 29, 2012
Attention Seniors: If you have a 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale and plan to enroll full time in a four year or two year college next year, you should consider applying for the Foodland Scholarship. Applications are available at the Foodland store in The Plains. Application deadline is March 1, 2012.
Guidance Deadlines: By The End of the Day on January 17th: ALL Schedule changes are finished. Deadline for other papers that need to be turned in are: Independent study papers, Pass/Fail papers, Audit forms, Student aide slips extended to January 18th.
Art Club will meet Wednesday. If you don’t come you will not get the shirt size you want. Please come from 2:45 to 4:00. New members still welcome.
Senior Portraits are due by January 20th. If yours will not be done by then please conct Mrs. Herges and reserve a space.
Symphonic Choir Auditions for the 2012-2013 school year will be held in February. Please see Mrs. Hudson in room B122 for further details.
Interact: This Friday Interact will be holding a quick meeting in Mrs. Hall’s room. We will be collecting money for the Walk for the Homeless this Saturday.
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.
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 late registration deadline of January 20
SAT, March 10 with registration deadline of February 11
Scholarships still open:
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 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: 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.
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, 201
B. Davis Scholarship: The B. Davis Scholarship is now available. If you are willing to write a 1000 word essay, this scholarship opportunity is for you! There is no GPA requirement or test score minimum. Stop by the guidance office for the topic and other information. Application deadline is May 28, 2012.
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