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DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS wednesday , october 1, 2014

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS wednesday , october 1, 2014. This Day in History. 1800 Spain ceded Louisiana to France in the secret Treaty of San Ildefonso. 1908 Henry Ford introduced the first mass-produced automobile on the market—the Model T car to the market. Each car cost $825. 1971

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DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS wednesday , october 1, 2014

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  1. DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTSwednesday, october 1, 2014

  2. This Day in History 1800 Spain ceded Louisiana to France in the secret Treaty of San Ildefonso. 1908 Henry Ford introduced the first mass-produced automobile on the market—the Model T car to the market. Each car cost $825. 1971 Walt Disney World opened in Orlando, Florida.

  3. BIRTHDAYS TODAY • James Carter, Jr.American President, 1924— • William Edward Boeingaircraft manufacturer (1881) • Walter Matthauactor (1920) • William RehnquistChief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1924) . . • Julie Andrewsactress (1935) • Randy Quaidactor (1950) • Mark McGwirebaseball player (1963)

  4. Regular Daily Class Schedule

  5. D-B’s Tardy / Absence Policy Reminder Please remember that participation in prom and graduation ceremony are tied directly to attendance. Students who accrue instances of tardiness or absenteeism greater than 10% of the time in any one class will be ineligible for these activities.

  6. Hamburger/Cheeseburger Chicken Breast Sandwich Tater Tots, Steamed Peas, Leafy Green Salad, Fruit Individual Pizza / Chicken Poppers

  7. Locations @ D-B Outside Little Theatre -2ndFloor Activities /Gym Lobby near Restrooms Field House near Kevin Trivette’s office Lobby of CTE Building

  8. Congratulations D-B Dramahawks @ Soddy Daisy Forensic Tourney! Sweepstakes: 2nd Place (out of 8 schools) After Dinner Speaking: Kelli Frawley- 1st, Jordan Guest- 5thSolo Acting: Astrid Rottenberry- 4thImprovisational Duet Acting: Merritt Cagle/Jackson Fox- 1st, Aaron Johnson/Kelli Frawley- 3rd, Raine McKee/Jordan Guest- 5th, Savannah Honaker/MikaelaLifford- 6th

  9. Congratulations D-B Dramahawks @ Soddy Daisy Forensic Tourney! Humorous Interpretation: Aaron Johnson- 1stPoetry: Kelli Frawley- 2nd, Grayson Marshall- 3rdDuo Interpretation: Jackson Fox and Merritt Cagle- 1stDuet Acting: Lukas McCrary/Aaron Johnson- 1st, Dawn Strobel/Grayson Marshall- 2nd, Kendall Hubbard/MikaelaLifford- 4th, Zoe Stout/Jackson Fox- 5th

  10. Congratulations D-B Dramahawks @ Soddy Daisy Forensic Tourney! Storytelling: Anna Mader- 2nd, Lexie Little- 4thProse: Lexie Little- 3rd, Grayson Marshall- 6th

  11. ATTENTION SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS & SENIORS Sign up to take the FREE ASVAB test in the Counseling Office!! Test Date is November 13th A & B Blocks in the Little Theater Sign up deadline is November 7th. http://official-asvab.com/career_coun.htm

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  13. Tailgate Fundraising Dinner (Swimming) Friday, Oct 3 – 5:00-7:00pm Dome lobby Menu: Texas Roadhouse Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Beans, Cole Slaw, Tea, Dessert $9.00 See a swim team member for tickets!

  14. Any player interested in trying out for the D-B Boys Soccer team, needs to come to a short informational meeting. Thursday, Oct. 2nd 3:10pm in the cafeteria • We will go over winter requirements, game schedule, contact info, etc.Meeting should last 15 min.

  15. Beach Cross Country Heroes Samantha Cahill Erica Stone Bryce Ailshie Jake Davison Joseph Fry Jordan Layne

  16. College Visits During Lunches • University of South CarolinaOctober 1Northeast StateOctober 6 Savannah College of Art & DesignOctober 10 Milligan CollegeOctober 10 Austin PeayOctober 14 University of Alabama BirminghamNovember 4

  17. TODAY!! • College & Career Day!  • Wear your favorite college or technical school shirt! • #CollegeCareerDay

  18. ETSU Fall Open House Saturday, October 18thSaturday, November 1st Event Time: 9:00 – 3:00Register Online at admissions.etsu.eduFor Questions, Contact Undergraduate Admissions 439-4213.

  19. DISCOVER ETSU Weekend October 17th and 18th DISCOVER ETSU is a program designed to assist underrepresented students in their preparation for college.  This will be a great weekend for seniors to visit campus and see all that ETSU has to offer. For application and information visit www.etsu.edu/success

  20. Attention Juniors & Seniors Northeast State Community College College & Career Day October 30th - 8:30-1:30 Lunch Included Permission forms can be picked up and returned to the Counseling Office by Wednesday, October 15th!

  21. Lincoln Memorial University Preview Days–October 11th, or November 15thRailsplitter for a Day – Full day-in-the-life experience on campus. October 26-27thFinancial Aid Night – Come for FAFSA questions December 8th • Contact Admissions or register online for any event by selecting Events Calendar at www.LMUnet.edu/admissions

  22. Learn about admissions process, academic programs and opportunities for personal enrichment.Learn more at: ncsu.edu/openhouseRegister online at: wolfpaw.ncsu.edu

  23. TENNESSEE GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL The State of Tennessee provides 12 summer programs for gifted and talented students. These programs provide challenging experiences in: Arts, Agricultural Sciences, Business and IT Leadership, Computational Physics, Emerging Technologies, Engineering, Humanities, International Studies, Prospective Teachers, Sciences, Scientific Exploration of Tennessee Heritage, and Scientific Models and Data Analysis.  Governor’s School is open to current 10th and 11th grade students. Applications for the Tennessee Governor’s Schools are available online http://www.tennessee.gov/education/instruction/governors_schools.shtml or in the Counseling office.  Applications must be returned to the Counseling office two weeks prior to the deadline set by the schools. 

  24. Governor’s School for the ArtsApplications are due to the Counseling Office by October 24. All other Governor’s School Applications are due to the Counseling Office by November 21.

  25. Wendy’s High School Heisman Who should apply: Male and female senior athletes, at least a “B” average overall, excel in academics, athletics and leadership Award: National finalist attends the Heisman Weekend in New York, boost your resume, receive up to $500 in Wendy’s gift cards, and win money for your high school. Apply at WendysHeisman.com Deadline: October 3rd

  26. Suntrust's Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes Online Application open on September 15, 2014.  Eligibility is not based on GPA or financial need. Award: One $1,000 winner will be chosen every two weeks from October 31, 2014 through May 15, 2015. You may enter once per drawing; however, students can register after each drawing for the next scheduled drawing. Apply at https://www.suntrusteducation.com/ScholarshipSweepstakes/index.htm

  27. University of Tennessee Knoxville Scholarships To be considered a priority applicant for all UT Knoxville scholarships, including the Chancellor’s four-year scholarships, UT General and Alumni Scholarship, and college and departmental scholarships, all entering freshmen must submit the Admission & Scholarship application no later than November 1 of your senior year in high school.Apply at www.utk.edu

  28. East Tennessee State University Scholarships ETSU offers guaranteed scholarships to qualified students who are Tennessee residents or residents of approved border counties if they have a complete application for admission on file by December 15.Information is available at http://www.etsu.edu/scholarships/

  29. University of Virginia Jefferson Scholars Award: full tuition, room, board, for 4 yearsQualifications:   Nomination, Academic achievement, Leadership, and Citizenship. Nomination applications are available in the Counseling office and the Career Counseling officeInformation can be found at www.jeffersonscholars.orgDeadline for nomination: October 31st.

  30. Prudential Spirit of Community Award The search is on to find our top youth volunteer. If selected, you could receive $1,000, an impressive silver medallion, and a trip to Washington, D.C., next May. If you feel you've made a positive difference through a volunteer activity during the past year, visit spirit.prudential.com to apply. For students in grades 5-12 who have participated in community service activities over the past year. More information is available in the Counseling office and online at http://spirit.prudential.com

  31. FIRE Free Speech Essay Contest • Available to High School Juniors and Seniors. • Essay must be between 800 to 1,000 words on the prompt - Why is free speech important at our nation’s colleges and universities? • Award: Range from $500 to $10,000 • Deadline: January 1st • Apply online at www.thefire.org/contest

  32. NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award Graduating Seniors who operate their own small business are eligible for the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award. Award: non-renewable scholarship. Range from $1,000 to $15,000. Apply online at www.NFIB.com/YEA Deadline: December 18th

  33. RiSE Scholarship • Criteria: • Current high school, college bound senior, who has submitted applications to and is planning on attending an accredited College or University. • U.S. Citizen. • Overall GPA of 2.5 • Documented learning disability • Letter of reference on the form.   • Application must be postmarked by February 15th. • Applications are available online at risescholarshipfoundation.org/ and in the Scholarship boxes located in the Counseling office and the Career Counseling office.

  34. Army ROTC Scholarship The high school Four-Year Scholarship is for high school students planning on attending a four-year college program .Requirements: Be a U.S. citizen, between the ages of 17 and 26, a high school GPA of at least 2.50, a high school diploma or equivalent, Score a minimum of 920 on the SAT (math/verbal) or 19 on the ACT, Meet physical standards, Your Commitment: An eight-year service commitment with the Army, Serve full time in the Army for four years and four years with the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR)., • http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/high-school-students/four-year-scholarship.html

  35. University of Memphis Scholarships Merit-Based Scholarships – Students must have applied and been admitted by the December 1st deadline.  Award amounts vary by the scholarship granted but can range from $1,000 to $9,700 per year with additional benefits. Information: http://www.memphis.edu/scholarships/

  36. John Montgomery Belk Scholarship Eligibility: high achievement academically and personally, significant leaders, seniors applying to Davidson College Nomination forms are available in the Counseling office.  Only two students can be nominated from high schools.  More information is available at www.davidson.edu/belk Deadline to return nomination to Counseling office: October 17th

  37. University of Tennessee @ Chattanooga Scholarship dates: December 1st– Last day to complete admission file and be eligible for scholarship consideration.  All documents must be with UTC by this date. February 1st– Last day to complete online freshman scholarship application for fall 2015. www.utc.edu/scholarships

  38. NSDAR offers approximately 23 different merit and financial needs scholarships to: Graduating Seniors, College students in specific programs, and Post-Graduate students in specific programsFor information and application forms visit – www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships

  39. This is an incredible opportunity for a young person to grow as a leader, help out their communities, and network with a diverse group of 28 youth, ages 17-20, from across the U.S! Students can apply now by visiting http://sfyab.com/apply/the-board/. The application deadline is Oct. 3, 2014 at 5 PM (CST).

  40. The P.E.O. STAR Scholarship Award - $2,500 renewable scholarship Eligibility – Female graduating senior, Excellence in leadership, extracurricular activities, community service, academics, and potential for future success, Minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0, Legal US citizen, Plans to attend a post-secondary educational institution in the fall of the next year, and Receives the vote of the local chapter. Each local chapter may only recommend one applicant per year. Information: www.peointernational.org/about-peo-star-scholarship-starDeadline November 1st

  41. Horatio Alger Scholarship Award: Up to $22,000 Eligibility: Character for success, financial need, 2.0 or better GPA, high school senior, entering college following graduation, involved in community service, demonstrates perseverance, US citizen. Application available at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships Deadline: October 25th

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