Friday - October 22, 2010

TODAY IS A RED DAY

ACT REMINDER: This is a reminder for students who are taking the ACT this Saturday. Please arrive by 7:45am. Don't forget to bring your own calculator and some form of ID. You may want to bring a jacket because it may be a little chilly.

ASVAB TEST: The ASVAB will be given Wednesday, October 27th at 8am in the library. This is a free test that could benefit Juniors and Seniors. If you are thinking about joining the military after high school OR if you would like to see how your academic aptitude correlates to your career interests, you should sign up to take the ASVAB as soon as possible. Taking this test in NO WAY commits you to joining the military. Sign up is in the Counseling Center.

BOOK REVIEWS = BORDERS GIFT CARDS: Students! The library is looking for student book reviews for our blog and we need YOU! Get a book review form in the library, fill it out according to the criteria, and you'll be entered for a chance at a $10 Borders gift card if your review is selected! We'll feature one review a month on our blog so review away!

HALLOWEEN PARTY: Drama Club will host a Halloween party on Tuesday, October 26th from 7:00-9:00 in the auditorium. We will have a costume contest. Please bring treats to share.

PLAYWRIGHT'S WORKSHOP: Calling all writers! The theatre department will be hosting a playwrights workshop on Monday nights from 5:30-6:30 in room 102. Our first meeting will be Monday, October 18th. Bring your writing or just your ideas! Everyone is welcome!

SENIORS!: Josten's plans to be here on Monday, October 25th, during lunch to take graduation product and cap and gown orders. (Height and Weight info is required.) Please be sure to bring your $60.00 deposit at this time.

MWSU DEADLINE: Priority deadline for Admissions is November 15, 2010. In order to meet the priority deadline you must have turned into MWSU a completed application, ACT score, & high school transcript.

WENDY'S HEISMAN SCHOLARSHIP: Seniors, if you participate in at least one sport and are a leader in your school & community then visit www.wendysheisman.com to appply for this scholarship opportunity.

CHANCELLOR'S SCHOLARSHIP AT MISSOURI S&T: If you are a senior, Have been accepted at Missouri S&T, GPA 3.75 or higher, ACT score 30 or higher, you may qualify! Deadline to apply is October 25, 2010. See your counselor or Ms. Hochenauer for details.

CONSIDERING MIZZOU?: December 1, 2010 is the scholarship priority deadline for Mizzou. Scholarship application for entering Mizzou freshman students can be found online at financialaid.missouri.edu.

KSTATE UNIV ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP: Seniors interested in engineering, GPA 3.60 of higher, ACT score 29 or higher qualify. Must apply for scholarship by November 1, 2010 at www.k-state.edu/admit/apply. See your counselor or Ms. Hochenauer for details.

SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP: Seniors planning to major in conservation or a natural resources-related field. Find details & application at www.swcs.missouri.edu. Completed applications due by 11/29/2010.

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIPS:Seniors if you are going to Mizzou & are majoring in business check out the available scholarships at www.business.missouri.edu/scholarships. Completed applications must be submitted by 2/1/2011.

AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIPS: You must be a decedent of a veteran with at least 90 days of active service in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard, who received honorable discharge for such service. To obtain more details and/or copies of the scholarships you can visit www.missourilegion.org or see your counselor or Ms. Hochenauer. Completed applications should be mailed no later than 4/20/2011.