Grade 10 – HOBY youth leadership
One outstanding sophomore with potential leadership skills from OCHS can be nominated to attend the annual Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership seminar. Please visit www.hoby.org for more information about this program. Any sophomore who wishes to be nominated must see Mr. Guthas in the guidance office by on Friday, Oct 16th.
Grades 11-12 – Afterprom needs you!!!
After Prom is an event held every year for the past 7 years for students of OCHS & NOHS. With the help of parents, businesses and other community organizations we have been able to provide our kids a safe, fun-filled night that reflects the values of our community. It requires participation from many to make it a huge success!
There will be an After Prom Committee/Planning Meeting this next Monday, October 19th at 7:00pm in the Cafeteria at OCHS. Please come volunteer your time and share ideas with us for the upcoming After Prom in April 2010. There will be a brief overview of last year's After Prom, requests for volunteers and suggestions for this year's theme. There are many areas volunteers will be needed in so no matter your talent, we can use your help!
Monthly meetings will be held on the first Monday of each month through January. As the event gets closer, more meetings may be required.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us at OCNOAFTERPROM2010@GMAIL.COM.
We look forward to seeing you Monday night!
Grades 10 and 11 – GA Tech FUTURES Program
OCHS is invited to nominate six female students in the 10th and 11th grade to attend the Georgia Tech FUTURES visitation program, a women's visitation program for potential GA Tech students. This years visitation day will be on Monday, February 8, 2010 from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
You must have an "A" or high "B" average in order to be nominated and also have some interest in a field of study at Georgia Tech (www.gatech.edu). During the visitation day, students will be shown an admissions presentation, overview of the majors at Tech, learn about campus life, eat lunch on campus and go on various campus tours. Student registration is $15.00. Parents are welcome to attend and the parent registration is $25.00.
Please see Mr. Guthas in the guidance office by Friday, October 23 if you are interested in being nominated. Additional information about the program is available at www.visits.gatech.edu/futures.
Grades 10-12 – Essay Contest
Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors are invited to participate in the Knight Essay Contest, which is sponsored by the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. For complete details, please visit http://www.georgiasocietysar.org/knightessay.htm . Completed essays may also be turned in to Mr. Guthas in the guidance office. All essays much be turned in by January 18 to the local SAR chapter.
Grade 12 – New Scholarships
GA College & State University's annual President's Scholarship Competition will be on Friday, December 4 with a reception and holiday concert on Thursday, December 3. For more information, please visit http://www.gcsu.edu/admissions/exploring/presidentsscholarship.htm
KFC Colonel's Scholars program is looking for high school seniors with financial need and an entrepreneurial spirit to qualify for the KFC Scholars Program. Awards are up to $20,000 for tuition, fees, books and room & board. The student must be able to demonstrate financial need, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, plan to pursue a bachelor's degree and have a minimum high school GPA of 2.75. The online application will be available from December 1, 2009 to February 10, 2010 at www.kfcscholars.org.
The Burger King HAVE IT YOUR WAY Foundation will award scholarships again this year to deserving students. Burger King Scholars awards are $1,000 each. To learn more about the program, please visit http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org.
The Servant Leadership Program at Columbus State University is a four-year program that focuses on leadership through service. CSU is offering scholarships to senior students who are deserving of entrance into the CSU Servant Leadership Program. The amount of the scholarship is $2,500 per year. In return, students have the opportunity to serve in a community agency during the fifteen-week semester; mentor an at-risk child at a local elementary school each week; and go on retreats and participate in social functions. Please visit www.colstate.edu/servant to learn more about the program. If you are interested in applying for the scholarship, please see Mr. Guthas in the guidance office.
