October/March
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JUNIOR NEWS
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MAR. 2008 J. Farmer Dr. T. Gurley D. Roberts Lee High School
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'07- '08 JUNIORS JUMP-START YOUR POSTSECONDARY PLANNING
The last half of junior year is here and that means it's time to spring into action.
The AHSGE will begin on February 29. Spring Break is March 17-21. Class visits for the purpose of registering for senior year will take place directly after Spring Break, March 24, 2008. Continue to take challenging courses. When registering for senior year, don't just sign up for easy courses, because that will hurt your chances for college admission and you'll pay when you arrive at college and can't handle the coursework.
Begin a preliminary list of colleges you would like to investigate further. Make plans to visit colleges this spring when classes are in session. Start or update an academic resume. Register for the ACT. You should be academically ready to take it by spring of this year. If not, plan to take it in the summer or fall, work hard in your courses and check out free test questions a www.actstudent.org . Investigate scholarship opportunities using the College and Career Search Websites that were given in the last newsletter. Some of the above information was taken from the January 2008 ACT's News You Can Use.
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JUNIOR OPPORTUNITIES
Executive Women International
The Huntsville Chapter of Executive Women International (EWI) will award college scholarships to high school JUNIORS, both male and female, whose career plans include a four-year degree in any field of study. The top national scholarship awards are as follows: 1 st place - $10,000; 2 nd place - $6,000; 3 rd place - $4,000;five (5) Finalists - $2,000. The local winner will be awarded a $2,500 scholarship. See your counselor for an application.
Deadline: March 10, 2008 by 5:00 PM
Judson College
Junior Visitation Day at Judson College March 8, 2008, Jewett Hall 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Attend visitation day and they will waive your Judson College application fee.
CONGRATULATIONS
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A HONOR ROLL---1 ST SEMESTER
LAUREN CLARK
EMILY KIRBY
TAYLOR LEONARD
KIRSTIE REISS
EMILY STEWART
TANEIDRA WALKER
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A/B HONOR ROLL---1 ST SEMESTER
Felton Berger |
Amber Latham |
Daveckio Burress |
Taylor Leonard |
Lauren Clark |
Sophea MacDaniel |
Leonardo Davis |
Deamber McDonald |
Dominick Desta |
Crea Minor |
Joshua Domond |
Dream Morrow |
Brittani Ford |
Xavier Norwood |
Charisma Garth |
Gabrielle Parker |
Shadow Gilliam |
Kirstie Reiss |
Autumn Harper |
Olivia Robinson |
Ryan Heffel |
Kuni Scissum |
Kala Hillis |
Emily Stewart |
Samantha Horton |
Chelsea Szymczak |
Sharah House |
Meagan Thiry |
Charmetrice Houston |
Anna Thrash |
Ashley Jackson |
Jeron Trotman |
Jonathan Johnson |
Gavin Turner |
Jacob Keith |
Jasmine Vidaurri |
Raechell Kelly |
Taneidra Walker |
Emily Kirby |
Justin Watters |
Michael Knotts |
Rachel Watts |
Thomas Wiski |
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
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SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FOR JUNIORS
Alabama Governor's School
The Governor's School offers academically strong Alabama high school juniors (those who will graduate in 2009) an opportunity to participate in a short residential program of stimulating academic and extracurricular activity. The program will be held June 15 th through Friday, June 27, 2008 at Samford University . Cost of program is $430.00. If interested contact your counselor. www.samford.edu/ags/ .
Deadline: March 15, 2008
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Sewanee Bridge Program in Math and Science
Three week residential program for minority students interested in careers in math and/or science. This summer's session is scheduled for June 22-July12. For more information check out www.sewanee.edu/bridgeprogram
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Duke University Talent Identification Program
Summer programs for students with exceptional scores on the ACT and SAT. These courses are offered on six campuses. More Information in the guidance office and on the website at www.tip.duke.edu
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Pratt Institute
Summer PreCollege Program 2008 Brooklyn, Manhattan , or Utica campuses offer programs in Art, Design, and Architecture. The dates for this program are July 7 to August 1. For more information www.pratt.edu/ccps-precollege
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University of Alabama Capstone Business Leadership Academy
A 10-day residential program for juniors interested in a business career or education. Students who participate will also be eligible for special college scholarships to study business. Visit www.cba.ua.edu/summeracademy
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Kettering University Free Summer AIM Program
The AIM Program is a five-week residential free summer pre-college program for African American, Hispanic, and Native American students. They are seeking students who are interested in the field of Engineering and who have a strong interest in math and science. All expenses are covered except in some cases, transportation. Application deadline is April 21, 2008. Stephanie Jones ( sjones1@kettering.edu ) 1-800-955-4464.
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Clemson University Science Engineering and Architecture Enrichment Program
A two-week program for science enrichment. Visit www.clemson.edu/summerscience
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Notre Dame Summer Scholars
Program will run June 22-July 5, 2008 and is open to juniors and seniors. Applications are due March 1, 2008. Visit http://summerscholars.nd.edu In addition they offer all expenses paid including round-trip transportation to Notre Dame, one-week seminars: African American Scholars, Latino Community Leadership Seminar, and Global Issues Seminar. Visit http://precollege.nd.edu
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Boston University Summer 2008 Honors and Summer Challenge Programs
Honors is a six-week residential program where students earn up to 8 college credits or pursue scientific research . Summer Challenge is a two-week residential program where students choose two non-credit seminars and preview college life. E-mail: buhssumr@bu.edu or visit www.bu.edu/summer/highschool 617-353-1378
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Mississippi State University Bagley College of Engineering
Quest 2008 - For three weeks, students will work side-by-side with engineering faculty members on exciting research projects in an area that closely matches their academic interests. Students must have a minimum ACT score of 24. Information and application packets are available at www.bagley.msstate.edu/quest/index.php
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Calhoun Community College
Complete the on-line scholarship application by March 1, 2008, for all scholarships
https://www.calhoun.edu/scholarships/
Paid on-the-job-training (OJT) deadline April 1 for Summer 2008 co-op
http://www.calhoun.edu/techno/co-operation/index.html
Summer Camps: Robotics, Welding, Electrical Technology, and Science and Technology
http://www.calhoun.edu/3d-robotics/index.html
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OCTOBER 2007 J. FARMER- DR. T. GURLEY- D. ROBERTS LEE HIGH SCHOOL
‘07-‘08 START YOUR ENGINES
Welcome back JUNIORS! It is time to start your engines and put forth your best effort to make this another great school year. Currently we have approximately 174 junior class members - hang in there. GPA, class rank, challenging course work, community involvement, extracurricular activities, clubs/organizations, attendance, attitude and behavior are crucial. If you have not yet taken the ACT make sure you take it this spring in April. Initially, colleges will be looking at your junior year GPA and your ACT scores when deciding on admissions and scholarships. Try to take on a leadership position or an active role in a group. Put together an interest inventory. What do you like to do? What activities, courses of study and extracurricular activities do you like? Think about the type of college you would like to attend (2 yr., 4 yr., small, large); military; career technical; or go straight into the work force. It is time to start your engines.
MEET YOUR CLASS OFFICERS
President……….Michael Knotts
Vice Pres………..Megan Ford
Secretary………..Ashley Jackson
Treasurer………..Kala Hillis
Parliamentarian……Gabrielle Russaw
Support our officers with suggestions, feedback, and INVOLVEMENT!!!!
PEOPLE TO KNOW
Mr. Paul Parvin - Principal
Ms. Kesner - Asst. Principal Gr. 10 & 12 located on 3rd Hall
Mr. Patterson – Asst. Principal Gr. 9 & 11 located on 2nd Hall (cross hall)
Mrs. Starlin – Attendance located in the front office
School Resource Officers – Officer Morris (“Mo”) and Officer Helms – 3rd Hall
Mrs. Everett – Nurse – 3rd Hall
Security Officers - Mr. Lankford, Ms. Woods, and Mr. Jordan
Ms. Jordan – Registrar
Class Sponsor – Mrs. M. Chandler
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1st 9 WEEKS A/B HONOR ROLL
Tirrell Bendolph |
Creeana Jefferson |
Felton Berger |
Jonathan Johnson |
Rione Brooks |
Emily Kirby |
Daveckio Burress |
Amber Latham |
Taylor Camp |
Taylor Leonard |
Lauren Clark |
Ayotunde Luwoye |
Shawanda Coonrod |
Deamber McDonald |
Leonardo Davis |
Crea Minor |
Dominick Desta |
Trent Morris |
Joshua Demond |
Dream Morrow |
William Franklin |
Xavier Norwood |
Charisma Garth |
Gabrielle Parker |
Shadow Gilliam |
Raven Petty |
Cory Green |
Jesse Poole |
Megan Grimm |
Kayla Pruitt |
Autumn Harper |
Kirstie Reiss |
Kala Hillis |
Tyler Richardson |
Samantha Horton |
John Robertson |
Ashley Jackson |
Olivia Robinson |
Kuni Scissum |
Gavin Turner |
Emily Stewart |
Jasmine Vidaurri |
Chelsea Szymczak |
Taneidra Walker |
Meagan Thiry |
Rachel Watts |
Anna Thrash |
Jared Williams |
Jeron Trotman |
Thomas Wiski |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
JOSTENS will be here Wednesday, December 5, 2007, during lunch. They will be giving out rings that have been purchased and paid in full. They will also give out balance due cards.
JOB SHADOWING applications are available in guidance and due by November 30, 2007. Groundhog Job Shadow days will be February 14, 21, and 28, 2008.
DISCOVER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Juniors with at least a 2.75 GPA for the 9th and 10th grades who are multi-talented, take the lead, may have overcome obstacles and who are giving back to their communities. Applications and materials will be available in December in guidance or online at www.discoverfinancial.com/community/scholarship.shtml
North Alabama Center for Educational Excellence (NACEE)
4900 B Century St.
Suite B
ACT/SAT Prep
372-4600
2007-2008 COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAM DATES
ACT
Test Date Deadline
December 8 November 2
February 9, 2008 January 4
April 12 March 7
June 14 May 9
SAT
Test Date Deadline
December 1 October 30
January 26, 2008 December 26
March 1 January 29
May 3 April 1 April 1
June 7 May 6
You may register online at:
www.collegeboard.com
Our school code number is:
011467
COLLEGE AND CAREER SEARCH WEBSITES OF INTEREST
www.winscholarships.com
www.wiredscholar.com
www.gocollege.com
www.collegeboard.org/pay/index.html
www.fastweb.com
www.srnexpress.com
www.collegenet.com/mach25
www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/dollars/scholar/search.htmcontent.sciencewise.com/newscholarship/scholarships3.cfm
www.anycollege.net
www.thinkquest.org
www.mycareerzone.org
www.myfuture.com
www.aolatschool.com
www.bls.gov/k12
www.xap.com
www.actstudent.com
www.community.coin3.com
www.collegeboard.com
www.alabamamentor.com
www.collegeanswer.com
www.schoolsoup.com
www.Cappex.com/scholarships
www.campushappenings.com
www.ecampusTours.com
www.commonapp.org
www.uscollegesearch.or/alabama-college.html
www.keycolleges.com
www.CareerExplorer.net
www.eduinconline.com
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