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DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTs , Wednesday, november 5, 2014

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTs , Wednesday, november 5, 2014. Regular Daily Class Schedule. D-B’s Tardy / Absence Policy Reminder.

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DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTs , Wednesday, november 5, 2014

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  1. DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTs, Wednesday, november 5, 2014

  2. Regular Daily Class Schedule

  3. 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.

  4. Garlic Cheese Bread Hot & Spicy Chicken Sandwich Corn, Crinkle Fries, Cucumbers/Tomatoes, Fruit Individual Pizza / Chicken Poppers

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

  6. 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

  7. /Chemistry

  8. Dobyns-Bennett Playoff tickets on sale in the Athletic Office. They will be sold from 8:00 AM-3:00 PM, Monday - Thursday and 8:00 AM-1:00 PM on Friday.Reserved Season Ticket holders may purchase their seats on Monday and Tuesday.  On Wednesday all tickets are open to the general public.

  9. TAILGATE SUPPER at the D-B Dome $10 – Taco Bar by Barberitos of Kpt Friday Nov 7, 2014 5:00-6:30pm pre kick-off! Support D-B Volleyball and Hope Haven! Contact a Lady Indian Volleyball Player!

  10. Jostens will be here Thursday, November 13 during lunches to take graduation supply orders. This will be the last school visit for graduation supplies.

  11. College Visits During Lunches ETSU-Kingsport December 5

  12. TENNESSEE GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL The State of Tennessee provides twelve summer programs for gifted and talented high school students. These programs provide challenging and intensive learning experiences in these disciplines: 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 in the Counseling office.  Applications must be returned to the Counseling office two weeks prior to the deadline set by the schools.  All applications are mailed by the Counseling office.  All other Governor’s School Applications are due to the Counseling Office by November 21.

  13. Lincoln Memorial University Preview Day –November 15thFinancial 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

  14. 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

  15. 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/

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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 online risescholarshipfoundation.org/ and in Scholarship boxes in Counseling and Career Counseling office.

  20. 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

  21. 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/

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. Tennessee Tech University Scholarships • Freshman scholarships are available based on GPA and ACT score • Scholarship award amounts vary from $1,000 to $6,000 per year. • Further information is available at www.tntech.edu/scholarships and in the Scholarship boxes located in the Counseling office and the Career Counseling office. • Deadline: December 15th

  26. University of Miami George W. Jenkins Scholarship Award: tuition, fees, on-campus room and board, books, and personal expenses. Eligibility: High school graduate from Tennessee who has successfully overcome significant adversity, academic excellence, financial need, and community service. Information is available at www.miami.edu/jenkins.  Make sure to contact your counselor for a nomination. Deadline: December 1st

  27. Honors College Scholarship The Buchanan Fellowship Award Eligibility: Apply to MTSU, high school GPA of at least 3.5, ACT composite score of at least 29 (SAT 1280), and completed Buchanan Fellows Application. Benefits: Full tuition (up to 16 hours), $1,000 book allowance, consideration for study abroad scholarships, support for graduate or professional schools. Application is available in the Counseling Office and the Career Counseling Office. Deadlilne: December 1st

  28. Guaranteed Freshman Academic Scholarships Award levels based on ACT and GPA Award amounts range from $2,000 - $5,000 per year. Priority Deadline is December 1st For more information visit http://www.mtsu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/incoming-freshmen.php

  29. Elks National Foundation • Most Valuable Student Scholarship Eligibility: Seniors, Scholarship, leadership, financial need Award: $4,000 to $50,000 for a four year degree Applications are available at www.elks.org/enf/scholars Deadline: December 5th

  30. Nursing Scholarship Elks Lodge is offering a nursing award   Eligibility: High School Senior, GPA, proficiency in subjects essential to nursing curriculum, honors, desire for the profession, volunteer service. Applications are available online at www.tnelks.org and in the Counseling Office. Deadline: January 15th

  31. Tennessee Concrete Association High School Essay Contest Award: $250 to $50. Rules: Open to high school students ages 16-18 at the beginning of the 2014 -15 school year, follow essay specifications. Deadline: December 5th Information and application is available in the Scholarship boxes in the Counseling Office and the Career Counseling Office.

  32. TUESDAYS Room W-280

  33. Anime Club Wednesdays @ 3:00pm • Ms. Silvey’s Room E-106 Check out our Facebook page: Dobyns-Bennett High School Anime Club

  34. SAVE THE DATE……… Northeast State Spring Open House Tuesday, Feb. 10th 6-8 pm Main Campus, Humanities Building

  35. Northeast State General Scholarship Available at www.NortheastState.edu/scholarshipprograms after November 1st. Find application scholarship applications under Internal Programs menu option.Deadline: Sunday, March 1st. Northeast State Educational Access and Diversity Scholarship Available at www.NortheastState.edu/scholarshipprograms after February 1st. Find application scholarship applications under Internal Programs menu option. Deadline: Monday, June 1st.

  36. Volunteers needed for Madison House • Madison House is a non-profit adult day care and assisted living. • Volunteers will participate with residents in games, music, crafts, and fellowship. • Contact Tanya McClellan for more information at 224-6900 or Tanya.McClellan@wellmont.org

  37. 9th Annual Thanks for Giving Day A day when love and compassion take action. A day where families in need can join together and receive various items to meet their needs and make their holidays brighter for FREE!! How can you help? DONATE – New or gently-used items or monetary donations VOLUNTEER – Help with sorting and placing items before the event. HELP as one of Santa’s Helpers the DAY of EVENT Thanks for Giving November 15 8:00am – 2:00pm Kingsport Civic Auditorium Items include: Clothing & Shoes Adult, Children & Youth Household items/Furnishings Donations to Mrs. Colobro’s Room V-402. Checks payable to Tammy Street. More info 292-6454

  38. Seniors planning to apply to University of Dayton Fall 2015 Contact your Counselor if you would like to be nominated for the Leadership in Service Scholarship. Award: $2,500 per year for 4 years. • Talk to your Counselor about the University of Dayton scholarship before January 31st for nomination.

  39. American Legion • Oratorical Contest Award: State level - $1,000 to $3,000, National level - $14,000 to $18,000 Eligible: students grades 9 – 12 Application is available in the D-B Counseling office. Deadline: Received by American Legion Nashville office by January  28th

  40. Tennessee School of Beauty  • C.B. Brown Scholarship Program Eligible: High school seniors, not previously or currently enrolled in a Cosmetology course.  For students interested in pursuing a career in cosmetology. Award: $14,995 Applications are available in the Counseling office and the Career Counseling office. Deadline: March 31st

  41. Blood drive November 7th - Room V-303 7:45 to 1:00 for students 7:45 to 2:00 for faculty/adults • Must have photo ID • Must be at least 17 • NO Tattoos or piercings within last year • NO colds, sore throat or flu symptoms for 3 days • Eat a good breakfast, including plenty of fluids!

  42. Carson Scholars Program Available for students grades 9-11 Must have a 3.75 or higher GPA Involved in Community Service Nomination application available in the counseling office.  Deadline : Friday, November 7

  43. 10th Grade PLAN Assessment Wednesday, November 5th @ 7:45 • Testing Locations/Room Assignments will be posted outside the cafeteria beginning this Friday. • Students need to bring two #2 pencils and a calculator on test day.

  44. World Language Club Join us at Chava's @3:15 for the November 5th meeting. We will discuss t-shirts, D-B bag sales, and possible service projects. We hope to see you there!

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