Any female students within our school that are unable to attend the prom due to financial hardships have an opportunity to submit an application for Cinderella Makeovers for prom and to receive a prom dress. Applications are due prior to the end of February and can be picked up in the Counseling Office. This is sponsored by Friends of Advantage. Friends of Advantage is a 501C3 non-profit which directly assists Advantage Behavioral Health Systems in serving individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, addictive diseases, and homelessness.
The Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in October 2001 by the husband (Abraham) and family members of the late Janice Marie Scott to honor her legacy as a tremendous advocate for youth. Mrs. Scott was one of the 125 individuals who perished in the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. Three to five scholarships in the amount of $2,500 will be rewarded to high school seniors this year. If a senior wishes to apply, he or she must complete the application and submit it along with other required documents. All required documents must be received or postmarked on or before the deadline date of March 31, 2013. Students must have a minimum GPA of a 3.0 to apply. Applications may be picked up in the Counseling Office.
The goal of the Furman Scholars program is to recognize students with the desire to learn, to know, to challenge, to connect, to solve. Students selected as Furman Scholars are eligible for at least $5,000 in scholarships upon acceptance into Furman University.
Current juniors who meet the following criteria may be nominated for this award:
- A high school weighted GPA of a 3.5 or higher.
-A genuine interest in an education in the liberal arts and sciences.
-Significant involvement in extracurricular activities and community service.
-Demonstrated leadership potential.
-One of the following test scores: PSAT score of 120 or higher (critical reading and math); SAT score of 1200 or higher (critical reading and math); ACT composite score of 26 or higher.
Please see Mr. Guthas in the Counseling Office if you meet all of the criteria and are interested in being nominated. All nominations must be submitted by March 15, 2013.
