Congratulations!

Congratulations goes to Lauren, AVID Senior c/o 2012! 

She was chosen as a North Carolina Academic Scholar. Way to go Lauren, we are proud of you! 

Cash for College March 2012

Hey my fabulous seniors!
Here is another addition of CASH FOR COLLEGE.


These are really great and accessible scholarships!---Please see your counselor for more information
1. Civitan – Local club gives out several $1000 awards to seniors. Based on character, need, service to community, and academic record. Get application from your counselor, and return by March 28th.


2. SECU (State Employees Credit Union) “People Helping People” Scholarship – One NHHS senior will win a $10,000 award! Must be a US citizen, be accepted to at least 1 UNC system school, have at least a 2.5 GPA, and demonstrate leadership, character, integrity, and community involvement. See Mr. Leach for application, and return to him by April 9. Preference goes to a student whose parents are NC public sector employees. Need is also considered.



3. CFCC – Cape Fear Community College gives around 10 scholarships each year to local seniors valued at $1800! These scholarships are based on academic excellence (at least a 3.0 GPA), recommendation, extracurricular involvement, and essay. Applicants must be US citizens. Return application to your counselor by 3/28/12.



4. Business/Professional Women’s Scholarship – One NHCS female will win $500. Based on need, transcript, references, and essay. Return to your counselor by April 9.



5. Williston Alumni Scholarship – One $1000 award for a local senior. Based on transcript, recommendation, and essay. Students with reference / relationship to former Williston alumnus are preferred. Return application to your counselor by 3/28/12.



6. Alliance Credit Union – For ACU members. Must have at least 2.5 GPA. Application must be postmarked by March 21. Based on essay, transcript. $2000 award. Go to www.alliancecreditunion.org to apply.



7. Accounting Scholarship – $500 for future accountants. April 15 deadline. Based on references, essay, transcript, and need. Get application from your counselor.



8. Blueberry Festival Scholarship – $1000 to $4000 for students. Essay required. May 18th deadline. Go to www.ncblueberryfestival.com and look for student information.



9. Kiwanis (to UNCW) – 2 local awards to seniors going to UNCW. One is for $2126 per year for 4 years and the other is a one time award of $1066. Get application from your counselor and return by March 30th. Based on academic record, need, extracurricular record and short essay.

FAFSA and Cash for College: Feb 2012

Cash for College

February 2012

FAFSA DAY is this Saturday at UNCW from 9 am till noon.

You need to attend if you can't make the FAFSA night in my room on the 27th .

You will need to bring a parent/guardian and your completed 2011 Federal Tax returns.

You MUST register beforehand at CFNC.org/FAFSAday or call 866-866-cfnc.

1. NC Bar Association – For children of NC law enforcement officers disabled or killed in the line of duty. April 12 deadline. Contact Jaquelyn Terrell at sections@ncbar.org for application or call 1-800-662-7407.
   
   
2. FAFSA Day – Saturday, 2/18 at UNCW. For students/parents who need assistance filling out their financial aid forms. Register at www.cfnc.org/fafsaday or call 1-866-866-CFNC.
   
   
3. Forgivable Educational Loans for seniors – For NC residents committed to working in high-need professions. Go to www.cfnc.org/FELS for info.
   
   
4. Buick Achievers – 2/29 deadline. For students majoring in engineering, technology, design, or business with an interest in the auto industry. $2000 to $25000! Go to www.buickachievers.com.
   
   
5. Society of American Military Engineers – Two local students will win $1000. Must pursue engineering in college. 3/16 deadline. See your counselor for application.
   
   
6. 180^¡ Medical Scholarship – For students with spina bifida, a spinal cord injury, or transverse myelitis. Go to www.180medical.com for info. June 1 deadline.
   
   
7. Communities in Schools – For seniors who participated or volunteered in a CIS program. Pickup scholarship applications in room 113. March 29 deadline. See Brian, Neil, Robin, or Megan for more info.
   
   
8. Martha Huffine PTA Scholarship – 3/30 deadline. Minimum GPA 3.0. Applicant must have at least 3 hours of service to PTA/PTSA. One $1000 award. See counselor for application.
   
   
9. Blueberry Festival Essay Contest – Local scholarships from $1000 - $4000. May 18 deadline. Email info@burgawchamber.com for more info.
   
   
10. Kohl’s Cares Scholarship – recognizes student volunteers. Feb 1 – Mar 15 deadline. Go to www.act.org/kohls to nominate a student.
    
    

Weekly Current Events!

Hey class! I would like to expand your knowledge using stories regarding local, state, national and global events.

Every Tuesday, you will have a current event due. You must use the current event paper plan every week. You can find this sheet on my web page!

You may use Internet or print sources but the only guidelines is that each week you use a different source. (Ex, NY TIMES , www.tenbyten.org)

Questions? Email me!

5 months and counting...

Wow! 5 months until you graduate! Can you believe it? You will soon be off to college and thinking about what you want to major in! That is where I come in! I am here to help!

1. Go to http://www.collegeboard.com/student/csearch/majors_careers/index.html
2. Scroll down a bit and click on the link titled: “Hottest Careers for College Graduates”
3. Check out the top 10 lists of occupations. They are sorted by the level of education required (Graduate degree, Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree)
4. Choose 2 careers from each level of education and document:
1. Summary of the career
2. Summarize each of the following for that career:

i. Are you ready to

ii. It helps to be

iii. Make high school count

iv. Did you know

v. Outlook, compensation

5. Next, click back to http://www.collegeboard.com/student/csearch/majors_careers/index.html
1. Click the link “Majors that Fit”
2. Read this page and notice the personal qualities on the chart. Follow some of the links to certain majors.
3. Find 2 personality traits that you think match you the best. And click on the majors that match with the trait. Document the following:
4. Summary of that career
5. Summarize each of the following for that career:

i. Are you ready to

ii. It helps to be

iii. Make high school count

iv. Did you know

v. Outlook, compensation

6. Notice the related careers and majors on the left of your screen…are those careers/majors of interest to you. Why or why not?