For thirty years, the Georgia Fire Sprinkler Association essay contest has exposed thousands of high school seniors and their families to the life safety and property protection attributes of fire sprinklers.  The Georgia Fire Sprinkler Association awards scholarships annually in the amount of $1500, $1000, and $750 to high school seniors through an essay writing contest.  The link for complete information and details is:    http://www.georgiafiresprinkler.org/events/essay-contest/      The deadline for entries is March 12, 2018.  

The Athens Area Retired Educators Association will award a scholarship in the amount of $500 to an Oconee County public high school graduating senior.  The following will be considered in determining the recipient:

1. Personal qualities (personality, perseverance, moral, ethics, dedication)

2. Breadth of activities in school.

3. Volunteerism/Community participation or work experiences.

4. GPA

If you are interested in being nominated, please submit a letter of recommendation from an OCHS faculty member to Mr. Guthas in the Counseling Office by Monday, March 26.