Abbey Hospice Foundation is proud to announce the sixth annual camping experience for children and youth who have lost a loved one. Camp Journey is a grief camp for children and youth ages 7-17. Camp Journey strives to help children and teens improve their understanding of loss and grief. They are partnered with and located at Camp Twin Lakes in Rutledge, GA. The dates of this year’s camp is Friday, April 27 - Sunday, April 29. Camp Journey is free for all participants.   If you know someone who might benefit from Camp Journey, please visit www.mycampjourney.org for more information and a registration form

The Oconee Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that scholarships are being offered to graduates from each of the five high schools in Oconee County to students who will be attending a Technical and/or Vocational School after graduation.  Applications will be accepted between February 20 and April 2, 2012. Interested students should mail the application, their one-page essay, additional materials and their transcript to the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce.  The student must be pursuing post-secondary education at a technical and or vocational institution in the summer or fall of 2012.  For applications and the essay question, please visit the Counselors office.

The first annual VISINE® STUDENTS WITH VISION™ Scholarship Program is offering one-time $5,000 scholarships to students who have demonstrated a clear vision or goal for their future. High school seniors and current college students with a minimum GPA of 2.8 may submit an online application beginning February 15, 2012. The deadline to apply is April 16, 2012. VISINE® STUDENTS WITH VISION™ Scholarship Program recipients are selected based on academic achievement, school and community involvement, financial need and demonstrated vision or goal.  For additional program information and to apply for this scholarship, please visit aim.applyists.net/Vision.

The Education Foundation of the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that $500.00 scholarships will be offered to one graduate from each of the five high schools in Oconee County.  Applications will be accepted between February 20 and April 2, 2012. Interested students should mail the application, their one page essay, additional materials and their transcript to: Oconee County Chamber of Commerce, Education Foundation Scholarship, 55 Nancy Drive, P.O. Box 348, Watkinsville, GA 30677.  To pick up an application and the essay question, please visit the Counselors Office.

Georgia Southwestern State University School of Nursing announces an excellent opportunity for high school seniors.  Getting into nursing school can be difficult. It’s extremely competitive and you may not be able to begin as soon as you’d like.  Georgia Southwestern’s nursing program has found a solution to this problem with the Nursing Guaranteed Acceptance Program (GAP). You read that correctly: before graduating from high school, a select number of eligible students are assured a place in our nursing program, contingent upon fulfilling certain requirements. Students meeting the following requirements are invited to apply for GAP by April 1.

• Accepted to Georgia Southwestern State University as a beginning freshman for fall semester


• Return the following information to the School of Nursing: completed GAP application, one-page personal statement essay, two academic references (one of which must be from a high school science teacher)


• Have Freshman Index (FI) of 2330 or greater

Athens Regional Medical Center's Volunteer Services Department is now accepting inquiries concerning their Teen Volunteer Program for the summer of 2012. Teens who are ages 15-17 by June 1 and hold a GPA of B or higher will be considered. Also, the students must maintain high standards of behavior and are sincerely interested in helping others will be considered. Interested students may call Lynda Jones, Volunteer Services Manager, at (706) 475-3405 to request an application packet. The application deadline is March 15. There are various places within the hospital that are in need of volunteer services.

 

This Friday is the deadline for the Walton EMC Operation Round Up Scholarship application.   All applications must be in your local Walton EMC office by close of business,  5:00 p.m. this Friday, the 17th.

 

The mission of Kids' Chance of Georgia, Inc., is to provide educational scholarships to children with a parent who has been killed or injured on the job. Further information on qualifications and the scholarship application can be found at www.kidschancega.org .

 

The got milk? campaign is looking to reward hard work with a college scholarship and a fun-filled weekend!  If you know a graduating high school senior who excels in academics, athletics and community service and starts everyday with a healthy breakfast, they could win big!  America's Milk Processors and USA TODAY are pleased to announce the 15th annual "Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year" (SAMMY) 2012 Award Program.

Our online site at https://www.sammyapplication.com is accepting applications until March 19, 2012.  If you know a student that you think deserves to be rewarded as a SAMMY 2012 winner, encourage them to apply for a chance to win a $7,500 scholarship, an awards weekend at Walt Disney World and the opportunity to star in a special got milk? Milk Mustache ad in USA TODAY.

 

The consulting firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support of higher education by providing scholarships to deserving students.  To be eligible the student needs to answer one of the essay questions that they will find on our site at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

 Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted.

 Amount of award:   $500.00

Deadline for entry: October 5, 2012

Further information, including previous winners, is available on our web site at:  http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

 

The UGA Terry College of Business offers summer residency programs for high school students. The Terry Business Academy will be offered June 3-9 and June 24-30. The Accounting Residency Program is offered June 17-20 and July 8-11. All programs are free of charge. The programs are intensive and students will gain practical experience developing business plans and learn about various business majors and accounting practices.                    Please visit http://link.cmm01.com/c/306/8176fc43235ce7b83bbc41cfeacb208c236907bb6a1c1ccc8ccd5dd73ecd97f6 for complete details.

 

Students entering college that plan on majoring in Engineering, Technology, Design or the automotive industry may be interested in applying for Buick Challenge Scholarships. Please visit www.buickachievers.com for further details. The application deadline is February 29.

 

QuestBridge is a non-profit organization that aims to increase the number of outstanding low-income students who attend and excel at selective colleges. This year's awards included full scholarships to to college summer programs at schools like Harvard, Standford and Yale. Please visit www.questbridge.org for complete details.

 Need Help Completing your FAFSA?  Attend College GOAL Georgia  Parents of seniors have 2 opportunities to get help filling out the FAFSE for next year. We invite all high school seniors and their families to one of these free workshop and provide assistance with completing their FAFSA for the upcoming fall and spring semesters.   All students are welcome to attend regardless of where they decide to attend college in fall 2012. 

February 19, 2012 from 2:00pm-4:00pm UGA Miller Learning Center.  Park in the Tate Center lot.  For more information contact Mandy Branch-Friar atosfa@uga.edu

February 24, 2012 from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Gainesville State CollegeAcademic III BuildingOakwood, Georgia Parking:  Look for directional signs at the main campus entrance  (Mundy Mill Road)

The 2012 After Prom Committee of Oconee County High School and North Oconee High School will be hosting a Bunco For After Prom fundraiser on Thursday, February 23, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm in the OCHS (Hog Mountain Road) cafeteria. Advance tickets are $10 a person and tickets will be $12 at the door. There will be yummy snacks and fabulous prizes as we play Bunco to raise money to help with the expenses of After Prom. Prizes include a $50 Gas Gift Card from Golden Pantry from Most Wins, $50 Gas Gift Card from Golden Pantry for most Buncos, $50 Gas Gift Card from Golden Pantry for Most Losses and $50 Gas Gift Card from Golden Pantry for Most Snake Eyes and the Senior with the Most Buncos will also win a free ticket to After Prom.

Prom night can be one of the most dangerous nights in a child’s life. Nationally, 5,000 teenagers are injured on a typical prom night including approximately 48 teenager fatalities, 40% of which are alcohol relaters. After Prom is a tradition, started in 2002, to prevent such a tragedy from occurring in Oconee County to any of our children, providing them a safe and fun environment for the evening. After Prom will be April 21, 2012 at OCHS. There will be many activities for the kids; from a mechanical bull to a rock wall to a bungee pull to a giant dance party.

Never played Bunco before, that’s okay…you can be taught that night in about 2 minutes, rolling three dice is all there is to it. Tickets to Bunco For After Prom can be purchased in advance for $10 during the lunch periods at OCHS and NOHS on February 21, 22 and 23 or by contacting Julie Walters at 706.769.8681 or Julie@ClassicCenter.com. Tickets at the door will be $12.

Cap and Gown Orders - Balfour will be back on February 7th & 8th during all lunches to collect Senior Dues. The Senior Due fee is $85.00 which includes cap/gown, tassel and various other senior expenses