WOW, school is in session!!!!!!
Mr. Orlano's Guidance Corner
by Bill Orlano
August 31, 2010
Welcome back to the new school year. I hope all of you had a great summer. I know some of you are a lot taller since I saw you last.
Wendy's High School Heisman:
Arrival Date: Summer 2010
Brief Description: ANY high school athlete that participates in at least 1 of the 27 sports listed on the Wendy's website AND has a 3.0 GPA can apply. They are looking for those student athletes that work hard, are dedicated, and are positive role models for the underclassmen of JHS. To apply, simply visit the website below and nominate yourself.
Application Deadline: 5PM on October 5th
Contact: www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/.
Juniors and Seniors Carroll will be holding a College Fair on Tuesday October 12th at 6:00 PM.
College Representatives: LaJames school of beauty will be here at 3:15 on Tuesday September 28th. If you are interested in visiting with her please make arrangements with your teacher.
Students interested in applying for the Prudential Spirit of Community award need to apply at www.principals.org/spirit.
Deadline is November 1st to submit forms to Mr. Zanders.
UNI College of Business Freshman Scholarship Day:
Arrival Date: September, 2010
Brief Description: On Monday, November 15, invited high school seniors will compete for scholarships ranging from $1,000 - $26,000. To apply to participate, you'll need to visit the website below, click on UNIversity Scholarship Application and complete ALL requirements for the College of Business prior to the deadline.
Application Deadline: October 15, 2010
Contact: www.uni.edu/finaid.
U of Nebraska, Lincoln Raikes School of Computer Science and Management Scholarship:
Arrival Date: September, 2010
Brief Description: If you have an ACT of 30+, in the top 10% of your senior class and want to pursue a degree in Computer Science & Management, you may want to apply for the Jeffrey S. Raikes School scholarship. To find out more and to apply, visit the website below.
Application Deadline: November 15, 2010
Contact: http://raikes.unl.edu.
Laymon Hicks Scholarship:
Arrival Date: September, 2010
Brief Description: This scholarship is for first generation students (the first in their family to attend college). You must have a 3.0, leadership and community service contributions and other requirments. To find out more, and to apply, visit the website.
Application Deadline: March 11, 2011
Contact: www.laymonhicksscholarshipfund.org/
AXA Achievement Scholarship: Arrival Date: September, 2010 Brief Description: Are you active in your community, have you lead a project that benifits others, or have you overcome personal challenges? You may qualify for the AXA Achievement Scholarship of $10,000 or $25,000. Learn more and download an application at: www.axa-achievement.com Application Deadline: December 15th 2010
Horatio Alger Scholarship: Arrival Date: September 2010. Brief Description: Do display courage, determination and integrity? Are you planning on attending a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution and are in need of financial aid. Do you have a GPA of 2.0 or above. Then apply online at www.horatioalger.org Application Deadline: October 30th 2010
Juniors who are interested in the healthcare field please see me for information on the Experience Healthcare day coming in November. It is a great day working in a hospital setting. Available slots are limited so please contact me as soon as possible.
NEW ACT schedule.
Registration due: Test date:
Nov. 5th, 2010 Dec. 11th, 2010
Jan. 7th, 2011 Feb. 12th, 2011
March 4th, 2011 April, 9th, 2011
May 6th, 2011 June 11th, 2011
To register online go to www.actstudent.org
