Thanksgiving Break – there will be no school next Monday – Friday (11/22-11/26).  Classes resume on Monday 11/29

American Legion Oratorical Contest - All students are invited to participate in the American Legion Oratorical Contest. First place prize winners will win $350.00. Advancement to the state level could lead to more money. The contest will be held on January 15. The prepared oration must be on some aspect of the Constitution of the United States with emphasis on the duties and obligations of a citizen to our government. Please let Mr. Guthas know in the guidance office no later than January 10 if you are interested in participating. More details will be given at that time.

New Scholarships

UGA is pleased to announce three new scholarships funded by the Goizueta Foundation for students with financial need and fluency in Spanish. Information and the application can be found at www.admissions.uga.edu/article/spanish

The goal of The Julian and Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship is to assist deserving high school seniors in their first year of college and to promote community banking. At least four $1,000 scholarships funded by the Community Bankers Association of Georgia and its membership will be awarded. Applications can be picked up in the guidance office and must be turned in to Oconee State Bank by April 1, 2011.

KFC Colonel's Scholars is looking for high school seniors with financial need and an entrepreneurial spirit to qualify for the KFC Colonel's Scholars Program. To qualify, you must have a 2.75 cumulative GPA and demonstrate financial need.   Applications will be accepted online from December 1 - February 9 at www.kfcscholars.org .