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Sterling Scholar Awards

Sterling Scholar Awards. Sponsored by Deseret News & KSL Television. Purpose?. Publicly recognize outstanding scholastic achievement of high school seniors in the state of Utah. Cash Award $250 for 2 State Runners-Up $1000 for State Sterling Scholar

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Sterling Scholar Awards

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  1. Sterling Scholar Awards Sponsored by Deseret News & KSL Television

  2. Purpose? • Publicly recognize outstanding scholastic achievement of high school seniors in the state of Utah. • Cash Award • $250 for 2 State Runners-Up • $1000 for State Sterling Scholar • Additional $1500 for General Sterling Scholar • Tuition Waivers/Scholarships from Utah colleges.

  3. How it works……

  4. 13 Categories • English Pat Thorpe (B213) • Mathematics Mrs. Johnson(B105) • Social Science Ms. Monson (B210) • Science Mr. Balliff (B120) • Foreign Language Mrs. Walker (B205) • Computer Technology Colleen Merrill (B204) • Trade & Technical Education Mr. Demorest (Aqua Center) • Family & Consumer Science Mrs. Brooks (B115) • Business & Marketing Colleen Merrill (B204) • Speech & Drama Mrs. Obray (Annex #5) • Visual Arts Mrs. Montierth (A104) • Music Mr. Anderson (E106) • Dance DeAnn Thorpe (F125)

  5. Fremont Competition • Each department will have their own selection process. • Speak to the assigned teacher: • What do I need to do to compete? • Applications • Interviews • Binders • Auditions

  6. Region & State Competitions Qualifications • Graduating with the Class of 2012 • Seniors who attend college are eligible • You may compete for more than one category • Only represent only one category for Fremont High School.

  7. Region & State Competitions Judging Criteria Fremont Sterling Scholar Nominees will be judged on their portfolios, exhibits, & personal interviews. Scholarship Leadership Citizenship

  8. Region & State CompetitionsScholarship • Overall Scholarship (25 points) • Overall G.P.A. • Difficulty of Courses/Schedule • ACT Scores • Class Ranking • Category Scholarship (25 points) • Talent & Aptitude in subject area 50Points Total

  9. Region & State Competitions Leadership • Responsibilities placed on the student by his/her teachers & peers • Officer/Leadership roles within clubs, sports, etc. • Evidence of positive influence with fellow students 25Points Total

  10. Region & State Competitions Citizenship • Seeking out service opportunities: • Service to school • Service within the community • Long-Term Service Commitment 25Points Total

  11. Region & State Competitions Portfolios & Interviews • Portfolios • Will create a portfolio that demonstrates your aptitude for the category & achievements. • Interviews • ALL NOMINEES MUST BE PRESENT AT THE ASSIGNED TIME & PLACE FOR THE INTERVIEWS. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS! • Region: Wednesday, February 15, 2011 • State: Wednesday, February 29, 2011

  12. What to do Next….. • Speak with the teacher assigned to the category you want to compete. Good Luck!

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