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Union Grove High School ANNOUNCEMENTS February 9, 2018
HAPPY FBLAWEEK !! Look out for activities with March of Dimes! Where was the first FBLA local chapter organized? a. Knoxville, TN b. Cedar Rapids, IA c. Johnson City, TN d. Miami, FL (b. Cedar Rapids, TN) This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND
Class of 2018 Outstanding Seniors! These students were chosen by the faculty and staff. Please congratulate these seniors when you see them! TRINITY JOHNSON MAYA LAVINIER MAYA LOFTON JADA MITCHELL JACOB MOTE ANTHONY ODOM KANDLER ROBERSON WESLEY SIMPSON DEVIN TUMLIN KENDALL WRYE AMAYA BAKER JAKE BEACH ANDRE BLAIR GARRISON BROWN HARRISON BURTON EMILY COLTHARP JACK CONSOLIE CLAY COOK CARA COURSEY KODI HARRIS
Academy for Advanced Studies 401 East Tomlinson St McDonough, Ga 30253 AAS REGISTRATION for 2018-2019 School Year 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Registration is by school at the Academy for Advanced Studies. See dates below: Union Grove: 2/14/18 & 2/28/18
Interested in attending Shorter? They are coming to visit! Date: Tuesday, February 13th Time: 11 – 1 Where: The Media Center Stop by and learn more about Shorter University!
Voter Registration Drive @ UGHS Henry County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, INC will be here on Tuesday, February 13thfrom 11am – 1pm. Bring a picture ID so you can register to vote! This is for students that are 17 ½ and older.
Prom 2018 When: April 21, 2018 Where: Georgia Freight Room Time: 8pm – 11pm Tickets can be bought from Ms. VonLaken in the front office or Ms. Merlino in Room 804. Ticket Prices are: Feb – Mar: $90 NO TICKET SALES IN APRIL!!!
Please join us in congratulating the following students for their achievements in the Henry County Regional Science Fair: 1st honors: Marisa McDonald – Molecular and Cellular Biology Anna Seelhammer– Earth and Environmental Sciences Will Jones –Engineering Heidi Hicks and Maggie Coughlin - Engineering Kyle Carden– Mathematics Madison St. Clair – Microbiology Margot Peters – Microbiology Abby Cornell – Systems Software 2nd honors: Sriram Mudireddy, Burama Jatta, and Martin Griffin– Mathematics Jacob Vanegas – Mathematics Olivia Crerie and Ashleigh Mead – Mathematics Ethan Pham – Materials Science Krishna Patel – Microbiology Ella Jongebruer and Brayson Freeman – Microbiology Trinity Crance, Mary Beth Caldwell, and Angela Yi – Microbiology Karlie Keller – Microbiology Special Honors and Awards: Arizona State University Rob and Melani Watson Sustainability Solutions Award: Abby Cornell INTEL Excellence in Computer Science Award: Abby Cornell (a $200 award) Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Award: Olivia Crerie and Ashleigh Mead United States Air Force Award: Will Jones
The following students advance to Georgia’s State Science and Engineering Fair March 22-24: Marisa McDonald Madison St. Clair Heidi Hicks and Maggie Coughlin Kyle Carden Margot Peters Abby Cornell Will Jones Krishna Patel Ethan Pham And Marisa McDonald advances to the International Science and Engineering Fair May 13-18.
Participating in Work-Based Learning your junior or senior year of high school Priceless…see Mrs. Spivey in room 410 for an application!
Writing Club Meeting Next Meeting is Thursday, February 8th in room 209! The $16 payment for our March field trip is due at the February 8thmeeting, and no later than Feb. 14th, unless students have made other arrangements. Please see Mrs. Wood to pay for the trip.
GAMA CLUB Next Meeting: February 13th with Reading Bowl in the Media Center 3:15-3:45pm
2017-2018 GAMA CLUB AND READING BOWL TEAM If you are interested in going on the Trip to see Midsummer Night’s Dream (3/21), please turn in $16 to the Media Center NO LATER THAN FEB 15TH! The Feb 13th Meeting will be for GAMA and Reading Bowl Team!
Environmental Science Club Thursdays • Room 411 @ 3:25 pm
GIRLS’ BIBLE STUDY Meets every Tuesday morning@7:45 Rm 227
Pay Dues by March 6th to save $$$ Currently Senior Dues are $130.00 Dues increase as of March 5th to $140, April 9th to $150 & May 7th to $160 Make payments to Mrs. Tingle in the front office or online at www.gabalfour.com
Seniors If you have not filled out a cap and gown order form in your Economics class please see Ms. Tingle in the front office. Any senior not attending classes at UGHS please email your name, height and weight to Ms. Tingle. jtingle@henry.k12.ga.us
Any senior interested in becoming an educator, please stop by and see Ms. Watts in the counseling office.
SAVE THE DATE GEORGIA FUTURE EDUCATORS SIGNING DAY *May 8, 2018* YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN A DAY TO HONOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO HAVE DECIDED TO EMBARK ON A CAREER IN EDUCATION. ACROSS THE STATE, LOCAL SYSTEMS WILL BE EMPOWERED TO HOST THEIR OWN GEORGIA FUTURE EDUCATORS SIGNING DAY. STUDENTS WILL BE RECOGNIZED ON THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS BY SECONDARY AND POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS, LOCAL MEDIA, AND BY MEMBERS OF THE EDUCATION COMMUNITY. For additional details or please contact Ms. Watts in the Counseling Office.
Remember to bring in your acceptance letters & scholarship awards to be included on the website and/or the graduation program. To be turned into the Counseling Office
College Acceptances February 2018 Daniel Manning – Kennesaw State University Yasmine Jones – University of Alabama Krystal Huggins – Georgia Gwinnett College Anish Patel – Florida Institute of Technology Daniel Legg – GA Southern University
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Lucinda Beneventi Findley History Scholarship This scholarship is for seniors who have demonstrated advanced interest in history and are planning to major in or pursue the study of history in a full-time accredited college or university in the United States. To qualify, applicants must have a 3.25 GPA. https://www.cappex.com/scholarship/listings/lucinda-benventi-findley-history-scholarship/-s-d-5923 Deadline to apply is February 15th.
The Southern Crescent Pearls Foundation, Inc. Scholarships & Beverly Janae Garrett Bold As Love Scholarship • Applicants must meet the following criteria: • Plan to enroll in full-time, undergraduate studies at an accredited two or four-year college, or vocational school • Have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average Please visit https://www.scpfinc.org/scholarships for more information and to download the application. Completed applications must be submitted electronically by February 16, 2018 to scholarships@scpfinc.org
Christopher’s Poster Contest $100 - $1,000 Must create a poster interpreting the theme One Person Can Make a Difference. https://scholarships360.org/the-christophers-poster-contest/ Deadline to apply is February 19th.
Paint Henry Blue A month long initiative to bring awareness and prevention of child abuse to the forefront and to make a positive difference in our community. The Paint Henry Blue Scholarship recipient will receive $500, be a student in the Henry County School District, and currently in foster care. Criteria: -Must be currently in Foster Care -Must be in the 12th grade and enrolled in a Henry County High School -Must be eligible to graduate during the 2017-2018 school year -Must be eligible and planning to attend a college/university in Fall 2018 -Must complete a 250 word essay on Perseverance -Must complete the application -Must be completed and received by February 28 See Mrs. Watts in Counseling Office.
GA Business Aviation Association (GBAA) Scholarships available for the following programs: Professional Flight Aviation Maintenance Aerospace Engineering Air Traffic Control Airport Management Satellite Information Technology Scholarship awards range from $2,000 up to $5,000. www.gbaa.org Deadline to apply is March 1st.
Fort Valley State University Scholarships FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY ARTHUR C. WILLIS SR. FAMILY AGRICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY AGRICULTURAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP See the Fort Valley State University website for more information and the application. http://www.fvsu.edu/scholarship-overview/
Eugene McDermott Scholars Program McDermott Scholars receive one of the most selective and generous undergraduate merit awards in the nation; it includes a full scholarship and stipend package to UT Dallas. http://www.utdallas.edu/mcdermott/ Deadline to apply is Nov 2nd (EARLY) or Mar 2nd (REGULAR).
Georgia Farm Bureau 2018 High School Art Contest CONTEST GUIDELINES The contest is open to students in Georgia, grades 9 through 12, for the 2017-2018 academic year. Entries should be submitted to the county Farm Bureau office by the deadline set by the county. Each county will select one winner at the county level and submit it to the state level by the deadline date of Friday, March 9, 2018. Drawings will be judged on the following: • How well the artwork represents modern agriculture found in the student’s county • Artistic Merit Previous state winners are not eligible. http://www.gfbfoundation.org/aitc_art.html
Henry County Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a public service organization. Henry County Alumnae Chapter grants needs-based and merit scholarships. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE! APPLY NOW Go to our website: http://www.hcacdst.orgor see your school counselor. Applications are available from December 18, 2017—March 9, 2018. Only completed packets (all documents and transcripts included) will be considered. Application Deadline: March 9, 2018
Power of Word Scholarship 2018 • The Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Sigma Omega Zeta Chapter is accepting scholarship applications from Clayton or Henry County private and public high school students who will be graduating in the spring of 2018. • Applicants are required to submit the following information in order for their package to be considered: • Completed scholarship application form. • An official high school transcript. • One Letter of Recommendation (Academic, Community or Church related) • A copy of the college or university acceptance letter Applicants must be a female graduating senior from an accredited high school in Clayton or Henry County, GA. The completed typed application and all the supporting documents must be postmarked by March 10, 2018. Send applications, transcripts and essays to: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc Sigma Omega Zeta Chapter Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 454 Rex, GA 30273
Eagles Landing Family Practice offering a new scholarship $1,000 scholarship for a local athlete. ELFP, in conjunction with NFL player Hines Ward and Positive Athlete Georgia, are looking to reward student athletes whose accomplishments extend beyond the ball field with the Eagles Landing Family Practice Family Values Award. Anyone can submit an athlete they think is deserving of the scholarship. Visit www.georgia.positiveathlete.org and select nominate now. The last day to nominate someone is March 16, 2018.
The law firm, Litner + Deganian, will give a $2,500 scholarship to one student who creates the best infographic about the dangers of distracted driving. You can find out all the details of this scholarship by visiting www.litnerlaw.com/scholarship. This scholarship is for the Fall 2018 semester, and the application deadline is March 31, 2018.
The Georgia Development Authority awards a scholarship to students who are pursuing an education in AGRICULTURE. Scholarship applications should be postmarked no later than May 7, 2018. http://www.gdaonline.com/Content/Default/3/3/0/scholarships/scholarships.html
www.ega.edu/scholarships Recognizes & Prepares exceptionally promising students as future community leaders in our region. Awards are $5,000 per student, renewable annually, for a max of 4 years. No minimum HS GPA or test scores. Primary focus is leadership and service.
LaGrange College 2018-2019 Merit-Based Scholarships & Awards Founders Scholarship $14,000/yr $ $52,000/4yrs Gateway Scholarship $8,000/yr & $32,000/4yrs Hilltop Scholarship $11,000/yr & $44,000/4yrs Fellows Scholarship $15,000/yr & $60,000/4yrs The Presidential Scholarship Full tuition, fees, room & board Tower Scholarship $13,000/yr & $56,000/4yrs To find out requirements and more about these scholarships, please go to lagrange.edu
Lyceum Scholars Program The Clemson Institute for the study of Capitalism $10,000 Scholarships to Clemson University www.clemson.edu/capitalism/lyceum.html
Clayton State University Presidential Scholars In addition to the Hope Scholarship and any other financial aid, Presidential Scholars receive: -An annual university grant of $3,000/yr for 4 years -University housing for 4 years -A bookstore award of $250. For more information, go to http://www.clayton.edu/admissions/Presschol
Winthrop Scholarship Information Fall 2018 Merit or Academic Awards for Freshmen Out-of-State Students. www.winthrop.edu/finaid
Are you in 10th or 11th grade? Do you have a 3.75 GPA or higher? Are you engaged in community service? If you answered yes, see Ms. Watts about the Carson Scholars Program
Colby College Beginning with the Class of 2022, families with a total income of less than $60,000 and assets typical of this income range will have a parent or guardian contribution of $0. This new policy expands upon our longstanding practice of meeting 100 percent of each admitted student’s demonstrated financial need without loans. More than 90 percent of families with a total income of $200,000 or less have qualified for some form of financial assistance in recent years, and our average financial aid award for enrolling students is more than $46,000.In addition to significant financial aid awards, there is no fee to apply and applicants may self-report their ACT, SAT or two SAT Subject Test scores to Colby. More information about the Colby Commitment can be found at commitment.colby.edu.
Jacksonville State University See Mrs. Watts in the Counseling Office if you are interested in attending Jacksonville State. There are several scholarship opportunities available starting at score of 23 on ACT or 1100 on SAT with a 3.0 grade point average. The scholarship period begins September 1, 2017.
Clemson’s Challenge for Academically Talented Students (C-CATS) For High achieving 9th and 10th graders Top-Ranking students will experience weekend adventures offered at Clemson University Interested students should see Ms. Watts in the Counseling Office