scholarship announcement

The Georgia District Civitan Foundation invites senior students to apply for the Alice Dodd Scholarship for Community Service and the Bobby Dodd Scholarship for Outstanding Community Service (awarded to a physically challenged student).

The first place recipient for each scholarship receives a $1,200 award. In addition, a second place award of $800 will be presented. Applications may be picked up in the Counseling Office and must be postmarked by January 31, 2016.

The purpose of these scholarships is to assist a Georgia high school senior who has an outstanding record of community service in pursuing his/her education objectives. Academics will be reviewed, but the overriding criteria will be the applicant's community service involvement.

Announcements

1. There are still Georgia Military scholarships for senior students at The University of North Georgia. Each full scholarship is worth approximately $70,000 over four years and pays for room, meals, tuition, fees, books and uniforms. This scholarship enables high school seniors to pursue bachelor's degrees from UNG and commissions as second lieutenants in the Georgia Army National Guard after graduating.

The scholarship deadline is February 1, 2016; however, seniors are encouraged to go ahead and apply as soon as possible. Complete information can be found at www.ung.edu/cadet/scholarships .

2. The 12th annual U.S. Air Force Academy Candidate Orientation Program will be held Saturday, December 19, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. The event is open to all interested high school students and parents. Students will be able to meet one on one with Air Force Academy cadets and Academy Liaison Officers. The event is free to attend and will be held at the American Legion Post 160 in Smyrna, GA. Please contact Kim Seabolt at kimeseabolt@gmail.com if you are planning on attending.

3. Georgia College Tours will be giving interested students at OCHS a tour of Kennesaw State University on March 10, 2016. The total cost of the trip is $40.00 per student. Registration packets may be printed off at www.georgiacollegetours.com and payments can be made to that site as well. All payments must be in before February 2, 2016.

Scholarship Announcements

Welcome back!

1. Walton Electric Membership Corporation (EMC), in conjunction with the Walton Electric Trust, is proud to once again offer scholarships for the 2016-2017 college school year to graduating seniors.

 

In the spring of 2016, we will award between 30 and 32 scholarships to graduating high school seniors whose primary residence is served by Walton EMC. Each scholarship will be worth $4,000 to students who best demonstrate the EMC spirit of community service, hard work and perseverance. The successful candidate will not necessarily have the top grades in the class, but will have demonstrated their willingness to help others, study hard, and succeed despite any obstacles that they may have had to overcome.

 

Many potentially good candidates have not applied for the scholarship thinking that they do not have good enough grades to win. Walton has awarded some scholarships in the last several years to students that carried less than a “B” average. The intangibles have proven to be much more persuasive to our judges than just GPA and test scores.   

 

The scholarship will be available to pursue education objectives at any accredited college, university, or vocational/ technical school, not just four-year institutions.

 

Applications may be picked up in the Counseling Office. The applications and supporting documents are due to Walton EMC by no later than Friday, January 29, 2016. There will be no exceptions to the deadline. 

 

If you have any questions, please call Sarah Malcom at 770-266-2391 or email semalcom@waltonemc.com.

2. Clayton State University is a four-year University System of Georgia institution that promotes excellence in teaching, research, and service.

 

PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:

 

·         3.5 high school grade point average (recalculated based upon College Preparatory Curriculum courses)

·         A minimum 1100 SAT (math and verbal sections) OR 24 ACT composite score

·         A record of involvement in extracurricular activities

 

PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS RECEIVE:

 

·         An annual university grant of $3,000 (an approximate value of $12,000)

·         University housing for 4 years

·         A textbook stipend

 

To be considered for the competitive Presidential Scholars program, prospective students must:

·         Apply for admission to Clayton State University as first-time traditional freshmen

·         Submit an additional application (including an essay) and meet Honors Program eligibility qualifications.

·         Attend mandatory formal interviews (if selected as a finalist)

 

Clayton State has awarded more than $1.4 million in Presidential Scholarships from University Foundation funds to undergraduate students.  Make sure your students do not miss this opportunity!

 

The deadline for students to apply for Clayton State University’s Presidential Scholars Program is fast approaching.  With the upcoming holiday season and school breaks, February 1, 2016 will be upon us before you know it!  

3. The Lyceum Scholars Program at Clemson University is offering $10,000 worth of scholarships to entering qualifying Freshmen. Please visit http://www.clemson.edu/capitalism/lyceum.html for complete details. The priority deadline date is December 8.

Announcements

1. The Champion Law Firm is offering a $2,500 scholarship for a senior student. Students will be asked to create a short (30-120 second) video telling them how they plan to be a champion in their future endeavors. Also, students will be asked to tell how this scholarship will help them reach their goals. Please visit http://thechampionfirm.com/scholarship/ for more details. Applications are due March 15, 2016.


2. Students who are planning to attend The University of North Georgia may be interested in learning more about their Honors Program. High school applicants must have a 3.5 GPA and an SAT score of 1150 (Verbal and Math). This program will provide selected students with community service experience, leadership opportunities and honors courses. Interested students should complete an online application at www.ung.edu/honors-program .


Have a great break and Go Warriors!

Announcements

1. Walton Electric Membership Corporation is pleased to offer a scholarship to an eligible senior student. The recipient's primary residence must be a household of an EMC member or EMC employee. A combination of need and academic success will be a deciding factor in which student is selected. In 1987, Georgia EMC established a scholarship fund in honor of Walter Harrison. Harrison, called "Mr. Rural Electrification" in Georgia, was nationally known for his lifetime efforts to make electricity available to every home and farm in Georgia.

Applications can be picked up in the Counseling Office. Please turn in the applications to Mr. Guthas by January 15th. Ten total scholarships in the amount of $1,000 will be offered to students across the area.

2. Samford University's Bulldog Pharmacy Camp is a dynamic opportunity for rising high school juniors and seniors. Students will learn about careers in pharmacy and will participate in hands-on science lab demonstrations. The cost of the camp is $500, which includes overnight accommodations. The dates for the camp this year is June 26-July1. The application can be found at samford.edu/pharmacy/bulldog-pharmacy-camp and the deadline to apply is February 1, 2016. For more information, call (205) 726-2008 or email pharmacycamp@samford.edu.

Cavaliers' Club Scholarship

Three, $500.00 scholarships will be awarded to Seniors in Clarke and Oconee counties. The scholarships are sponsored by the Cavaliers' Club of Athens. Applications may be picked up in the Counseling Office.


Scholarship criteria:


1. 3.0 GPA
2. Letter of acceptance in post-secondary school.
3. Three letters of recommendation (one from a teacher).
4. Completed application by due date of March 1, 2016.
5. Official transcript must be sent along with the application.

Announcements

1. The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine will host VetCAMP (Veterinary Career Aptitude and Mentoring Program) this summer. VetCAMP is a seven-day program aimed at helping students experience veterinary medicine as a potential career path. VetCAMP will host up to 52 rising high school juniors and seniors or graduating seniors for the program. Registration materials must be received by Friday, January 29, 2016 to be considered. The dates of the camp are June 19-25. For complete details and for an application, please visit http://vet.uga.edu/academic/vetcamp . You may also contact Khaliala Ward, Program Coordinator, at krward@uga.edu .




2. Juniors and Seniors who took the October SAT and wish to participate in the newly designed SAT Field Test must sign up by Wednesday, November 18. Please sign up on the door of room D-1.


3. The website http://www.goodcall.com/scholarships/search may be a helpful tool for students seeking various scholarships.


4. Plum Creek is sponsoring once again the Plum Creek Community Scholarship for graduating seniors. Please visit the website https://www.scholarsapply.org/plumcreekcommunity for details and requirements. The application postmark deadline is January 27, 2016.

VMI Open House Dates

You and your family are invited to attend an Open House on the Virginia Military Institute Post this year. This will provide for an opportunity to visit VMI to speak with faculty, ROTC staffs, and cadets in a relaxed atmosphere. You must register online at http://admissions.vmi.edu/visit/. You must be a junior or senior in order to attend.

2015-2016 remaining Open House Dates:

13-14 November 2015

5-6 February 2016

26-27 February 2016

11-12 March 2016 

Young Entrepreneur Award

Graduating high school seniors who operate their own small business are eligible to apply for a 2016 Young Entrepreneur Award from the NFIB Foundation. Visit www.NFIB.com/YEA for more information. The application deadline is December 18, 2015.

Link to colleges and scholarships.

We are sending parents and students a link that could be very helpful in the college and scholarship search. Please visit http://www.college-scholarships.com/schools/georgia/ for the contact information for colleges/universities in Georgia. There is also a scholarship search on the page as well. Have a great weekend.

Kaplan Test Prep

On November 14th & 15th, there will be a Free SAT/ACT Combo Practice Test held by Kaplan Test Prep to help students decide between the New SAT or ACT. Please visit kaptest.com/satvsact to sign up today for a practice test location in your area or live online.

Julian and Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship

The goal of the Julian & Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship is to assist deserving high school seniors in their first year of college and to promote community banking. 

The scholarship is named after long-time CBA Chief Executive Officer, the late Julian Hester and his late daughter, Jan Hester. Jan was a senior at the University of Georgia when she died in an auto accident on April 15, 1990. In addition to supporting community banking, this scholarship is an opportunity to pass on the positive qualities both Julian and Jan Hester exemplified to further the development of tomorrow’s generations.

Please visit http://www.cbaofga.com/hester-scholarship1.html for more details and to download the application. Applications may also be picked up in the Counseling Office. The application must be turned in to a member bank by Friday, April 8, 2016.

The FAFSA (Federal Application for Student Aid) is changing to make it easier foe parents and students to see cost and finacial aid up front.  Here is a link to a short video explaining why the change is good for you http://www.nasfaa.org/ppystudents

Attention Seniors: A great time to VISIT a college of your choice is this FALL/Winter. Many schools have EVENTS planned for SENIORS.

Here is a list of upcoming events.

Armstrong Atlantic November 14
Berry Oct. 24 and Nov. 21
Georgia Southern Nov. 14
Georgia Regents Univ./Augusta State Oct. 24 and Nov. 6
SCAD Oct. 24 and Nov. 14 (Savannah)
University of North Georgia Nov. 14 (Oconee Campus) Nov. 7 (Dahlonega Campus)
University of West Georgia Nov. 1
Valdosta State Jan 30
Young Harris Nov. 14

• Some of these events require registration. Please visit the college website for more information. 
• Schools also offer visits and tours throughout the week. To register for a tour of campus, please visit the admissions website for the college.
• If there is a college that is not listed above, check their website. If you have any questions or need help, please see your counselor. 

Students who are interested in applying for ROTC scholarships at The University of North Georgia should apply by October 2 to be eligible for the October Board selections. The deadline to apply for the January Board selections is January 5. Please visit http://ung.edu/military-college-admissions/costs-financial-aid/scholarships-and-grants/army-rotc-scholarship-steps.php for complete details and application instructions.

      Gwinnett County Schools developed a video for parents explaining the changes to the PSAT and SAT.   It can be found at  http://bcove.me/gvk3xzy0    Don't forget you can register your Junior to take the PSAT and get a first glimpse at the new format at https://user.totalregistration.net/PSAT/113190

Since 1958, the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) conference has been providing youth with transformational leadership training that truly provides a life-changing experience. Every spring, nearly 10,000 students nationwide join one of the 70 State Leadership Seminars.  One sophomore from OCHS may be selected to attend the 2016 HOBY seminar this school year. Please visit http://www.hoby.org/ to learn more about this program. If you are a sophomore with a strong interest in developing leadership skills and would like to be nominated, please see Mr. Guthas in the Counseling Office by October 16. Information about the Georgia HOBY sites can be found at http://www.hoby.org/information/seminar-contact?state=GA

If you are a high school student who is making a difference in the community through volunteer work, you may be interested in applying for the Prudential Spirit of Community Award. Please visit http://spirit.prudential.com orwww.nassp.org/spirit to access the online application. Your community service project (s) must have occurred at least in part after September 1, 2014.  The deadline is November 3, 2015. One student will be selected from the school. In each state and Washington, D.C., a top applicant will be named and will receive an award of $1,000. The top applicant will also receive an all expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. on April 30-May 3.

The Athens Area Human Relations Council, Inc. is sponsoring informational workshops on completing college and scholarship applications. There will be a workshop at the Oconee County Library on Tuesday, September 22 from 5:30-6:30 PM. There will also be one held in Athens at the Athens-Clarke County Library on Tuesday, September 29 from 5:30-6:30 PM.

The Lyceum Scholars Program, an initiative at Clemson University, is now accepting applications for fall 2016. Students accepted into the Lyceum Scholars Program receive $10,000 scholarships, which are distributed over their four years at Clemson University.

Lyceum Scholars study the moral, political, and economic foundations of a free society. In addition to receiving a scholarship, students in the Lyceum Scholars Program are paired with a faculty mentor (Socratic tutor), who guides their intellectual development throughout the program. For complete details about this opportunity, please visitwww.clemson.edu/capitalism/lyceum.html. You may also contact a staff member at cisc@clemson.edu or call (864) 656-2133.

The Mercer School of Engineering Scholarship Challenge gives students a chance to compete for Mercer scholarships. The event is scheduled for November 14th at Mercer's Macon campus. Students will participate in the challenge exam, tour engineering labs and tour the campus. Parents will also be able to learn about the program on that day as well. The application site is http://engineering.mercer.edu/scholarship . You may contact Scott Schultz atSchultz_sr@mercer.edu. Breakfast will be provided.

Discover Berry is an introductory event for high school or transfer students and families. Discover Berry offers a snapshot look at life at Berry College. You will attend information sessions, meet with students and take a walking tour of the beautiful campus.  The dates for Discover Berry this Fall are September 19, October 24 and November 21. You may register atwww.berry.edu/admission/discoverberry .

Students who are interested in attending Berry College will be interested in learning more about available scholarships that are offered there. Please visit berry.edu/aid/scholarships for more information.

Nominations are now being accepted for the National Youth Leadership Forums in both Medicine and National Security - Diplomacy, Intelligence and Defense. The nomination deadlines for both programs are September 25, 2015. Please see Mr. Guthas in the Counseling Office if interested.  To learn about these programs and the costs/dates involved, please visit http://www.envisionexperience.com/explore-our-programs/nylf-medicine and http://www.envisionexperience.com/explore-our-programs/nylf-national-security . Students in all grades are eligible to be nominated.

The Athens Area Human Relations Council, Inc. will soon be selecting students to receive scholarships at their annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Banquet in January. Senior students are encouraged to apply. Applications can be picked up in the Counseling Office and must be postmarked by October 31  with all supporting materials. The scholarship awards banquet will be held on January 16  at The Classic Center in Athens.

The John M. Belk Scholarship at Davidson College recognizes and rewards students of demonstrated superior intellectual and personal achievement and significant leadership ability. Up to eight Belk Scholars will be chosen in Davidson's Class of 2020, each receiving an annually renewable scholarship equivalent to the college's comprehensive fees ($60,119.00). OCHS may nominate one to two seniors for the Belk Scholarship. The nomination materials must be turned in to the Davidson office by November 6. Nominees must submit a completed admission application no later than December 1. Please visit http://www.davidson.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/john-belk-scholarship .

Top senior scholar athletes may be nominated for the Class of 2020 Davidson College Bryan Scholarships. At Davidson, academic excellence comes first for all students. The Bryan Scholars Program honors scholar athletes who present outstanding academic records and are strong leaders both in the classroom and in their sport. Two Bryan Scholars, one male and one female, are chosen in each entering Davidson class. Football and Basketball sports are not eligible applicant sports.  OCHS may nominate up to three students for this prestigious award by Monday, September 21. Please visithttp://www.davidson.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/financial-aid/scholarships/nomination-scholarships/lowell-bryan-scholarship for complete details.

Camp MAGIK is pleased to announce its 2015 fall schedule of healing camps for children and teens. Camp MAGIK (Mainly About Grief In Kids) serves children who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or other close family member within the past three years. Many activities and discussions with grief counselors will take place during the camp. This year, the dates are October 2-4 in Cleveland, Georgia.

Camp MAGIK sessions are free of charge for the children who attend. Each camp will be divided by age groups (7-11) and (12-18). There are also sessions for the parents of the children as well. Please visit www.campmagik.org for more information and an application. The applications must be received by fax or mail by Wednesday, September 23, 2015. Free transportation from Athens is given.

On October 20, 2015, more than 40 institutions will be at the Christian College Fair sponsored by the North American Coalition for Christian Admissions Professionals.

The college fair will be hosted at Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy in McDonough, Georgia, from 10 a.m. until noon. Financial aid sessions will be provided for students, parents, and high school teachers and administrators. It is a great time for you and your students to learn about Christian higher education.

All students are invited to participate in the Christopher Columbus Essay Contest. The title of the essay this year is: "Columbus and Lindbergh: A Journey Across the Atlantic". If you are interested in American History and would like more information about the essay, please see Mr. Guthas in the Counseling Office. There is not prize money for winning at the local level, but one national winner will receive $1,200 and a trip to Washington, D.C. The essay is due September 24, 2015

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by executive order of the President, to recognize and honor some of our nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors. In 1979, the program was extended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, creative and performing arts. In 2015, the program was again extended to recognize students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in career and technical education fields. Each year, up to 161 students are named as Presidential Scholars, one of the nation's highest honors for high school students.

For the general component of the program, students who meet the following criteria:

• are or will be U.S. citizens or Legal Permanent U.S. Residents by the application deadline (Students who were not U.S. citizens or Legal Permanent U.S. Residents on the day they took SAT or ACT exam, or who requested that The College Board or ACT not release their scores to outside entities, should contact the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program at (319) 688-4345 to ensure their scores are considered in the determination of the candidate pool.);
• graduate or receive a diploma between January and August of 2016, the current program year; and
• score exceptionally well on either the SAT of the College Board or the ACT of the American College Testing Program, based on tests taken during the two-year window that begins in September, 2013 and runs through October, 2015, (for the recognition cycle concluding in June, 2016), nominated by their Chief State School Officer (CSSO) or nominated by one of our partner recognition organizations based on outstanding scholarship.

For the arts component of the program, students who meet the following criteria:

• are or will be U.S. citizens or Legal Permanent U.S. Residents by the application deadline;
• graduate or receive a diploma between January and August of 2016, the current program year;
• demonstrate academic achievement and talent in the visual, creative and performing arts; and
• participate in the National YoungArts Foundation's nationwide YoungArts program.

For the CTE component of the program, students who meet the following criteria:

• are or will be U.S. citizens or Legal Permanent U.S. Residents by the application deadline;
• graduate or receive a diploma between January and August of 2016, the current program year;
• demonstrate academic achievement in career and technical programs; and
• are nominated by their state's Chief State School Officer.

For complete details about this program, please visit http://www.ed.gov/psp. OCHS can nominate one student to attend. If you are interesting in being nominated after reviewing the website, please see your counselor by Friday, September 4. 

Youth Leadership Oconee for Sophomores and Juniors

Applications are now being accepted for Youth Leadership Oconee. Current 10th and 11th grade students who want to further develop their leadership skills and channel those skills towards helping others should apply. Students also who want to learn how to take on a more active leadership role in the community should apply as well. The application deadline to the Oconee Chamber of Commerce is Friday, September 4.

The application can be found at http://www.oconeeschools.org/cms/lib8/GA01903601/Centricity/Domain/8/YLO%202015-16%20Printable%20Application.pdf

Welcome Back!

Save the Date!  Our Guidance Parent nights will be held on Monday, August 24.  More information regarding dates and times will be coming your way!

The 2015 Academy Day will be on Saturday, August 29 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. This is for students who are interested in the United States Air Force, Naval, Military, Coast Guard, or Merchant Marine academies. Representatives from the five academies will be present to discuss their requirements and expectations for admittance.

All students admitted to our nation's military Service Academies must first be nominated by at least one member of their state's Congressional Delegation. Students seeking the nomination from Representative Jody Hice should submit a completed application to his Monroe office by October 9, 2015. To access the application and learn more about the nomination process, please visit his website at https://hice.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations.

If you have any questions about the nomination process, please contact Deputy Chief of Staff Jessica Hayes atJessica.Hayes@mail.house.gov or (706) 564-1286.

Oconee County Rotary Club Scholarship - 2015

 The Rotary Club of Oconee County seeks to award a student who has achieved an overall GPA of at least a “B,” and who demonstrates a “service above self” attitude.  Scholarship applications are available in the Guidance Office and are due by May 12 to Mr Guthas.

Criteria:

1.      Applicant must be a current member in good standing of your school’s Interact Club.

2.      Applicant must be a high school senior or an incoming college freshman with no more than 15 hours of college credit.

3.      Rotary will award one non-renewable scholarship worth $750.00 for Fall 2015.

4.      The scholarship must be used at an accredited college or university

Students who want a free sneak peek of the New Redesigned PSAT should attend Kaplan Test Prep’s free New PSAT Practice Test on May 9, 2015 or May 10, 2015. The practice test will be held live online. Please visit kaptest.com/psatpractice. Places are being filled up very quickly, so sign up now to avoid disappointment!

EPOCHS scholarship deadline has been moved to May 8.  Applications can be found online at https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7znTAXjGdovRmpsbm5mVWhpZDQ/view?usp=sharing

Oconee County residents who have been accepted to The University of North Georgia may be interested in applying for the Oconee County Resident Scholarship. The initial requirements are:

1. Oconee County Resident confirmed by address of record within the Admissions Banner system
2. Must be a fully accepted incoming freshman
3. Must be enrolled full time
4. Must meet the following Admissions criteria

                 2.75 Minimum core high school curriculum GPA and the following test scores

                                SAT 480 critical reading and 440 math

                                ACT 20 English and 18 math

Please go to the link http://ung.edu/financial-aid/apply-for-aid/scholarships.php and apply under the UNG Foundation Scholarship - Fall 2015 - 2016 Foundation Scholarships. You will need your UNG acceptance log in to the scholarship system. 

One $1,100 scholarship will be awarded to a senior member of the boys or girls soccer team this year at Senior Honors Night. This scholarship is in memory of Ryan King. This scholarship will be needs based and will require an essay entitled, "How your actions at school and home impact the lives of others." Applications can be picked up in the Counseling Office. Please return to the Counseling Office by May 8.

FREE Practice test for the redesigned PSAT!

PSAT/NMSQT and SAT are changing over the coming year. In an effort to help sophomores and freshmen at Oconee High School get a jump-start on these new exams, Kaplan will be hosting a FREE New PSAT Practice Test on Saturday, May 9th. 

Sophomores who want a sneak peek of the New PSAT, should attend Kaplan Test Prep’s free New PSAT Practice Test on May 9, 2015. The practice test will be held at:

Athens Clarke Co. Library| 2025 Baxter St. | Athens, GA 30606

Please visit kaptest.com/psatpractice. Space is limited, please sign up early!

AfterProm is still looking for volunteers - and you do not need to be the parent of a junior or senior to volunteer.  Go to http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a044aaaa8283-after to volunteer.  There are still volunteers needed to decorate, set up, help deliver food, security, and assist with activities.  Activities needing volunteers include the casino (love Vegas - here's your chance to be a dealer), money wheel, human hungry, hungry hippo, play on inflatables, movies room and tons more!

Applications for the 2015 Polly Hardigree Ward Memorial Scholarship can now be picked up in the Counseling Office. This scholarship is for senior students who are planning on majoring in an Agriculture/Natural Resources related field of study. The application must be postmarked to Oconee River RC&D by May 5.

Order Personalized Graduation signs for your senior now!
OCHS PTO is taking orders for 18” x 24” laminated yard signs with your senior’s name proudly displayed. Each sign is $25 and all proceeds go to OCHS PTO.

All orders received by Wednesday, April 22, will be ready for pick-up at OCHS on Tuesday, May 5. ** Phone calls/e-mails will be done to notify you when they arrive.

Go to http://www.oconeeschools.org/~lbeckham/Webposts/GraduationSigns2015.pdf to print out an order form!

Volunteer Now for After Prom

Please use the SignUp Genius link below to be a part of the 2015 After Prom volunteers. Parents of freshmen and sophomores are especially encouraged to volunteer during the night of After Prom.

Decorating help is needed beginning Friday evening April 17 and again Saturday morning April 18. Want to help in the Senior Dessert & Coffee Lounge? With security? Or in the gym with volleyball? We need you in these areas and more! On Saturday, April 18, first shift is from 11 pm until 3 am, and second shift is 3 am until 6 am (includes clean-up time). Or you can stay the entire time!
Join in the "best party of 2015" and help provide a safe and fun event for our Juniors and Seniors and their guests! Held at North Oconee High School.
Questions? Please send them to afterpromoconee@gmail.com. Visit the website for more information:  www.afterpromoconee.com.

To sign up, go to:www.SignUpGenius.com/go/70A044AAAA8283-after/617759
Schedule for Afterprom ticket sales the week of 4/13-4/18:

Monday (and tentatively Tuesday) lunches:  Ticket and T-shirt distribution to all students who registered during early sales.  We will also have registration forms available, but no tickets will be sold Mon and Tues.

Wed & Thursday lunches: Prom week ticket sales. Registration will be accepted at all lunches. Tickets will be $25.

Rising Juniors and Seniors may be interested in a residential research experience with The College of Pharmacy at UGA this summer. The program will run from May 31-June 5 and the cost to attend is $350.00 (need based scholarships are available). The admission application deadline is April 28, 2015 and the scholarship application deadline is April 14, 2015. The program is used to introduce students to pharmacy careers and give a realistic picture of what pharmacy school would be like. Please contact Vivia Hill-Silcott at vhsilcot@uga.edu/706-542-6466 for more information. The website is http://www.rx.uga.edu/index.php/student_affairs_office/summer_science_institute/

Volunteer Now for After Prom

Please use the SignUp Genius link below to be a part of the 2015 After Prom volunteers. Parents of freshmen and sophomores are especially encouraged to volunteer during the night of After Prom.

Decorating help is needed beginning Friday evening April 17 and again Saturday morning April 18. Want to help in the Senior Dessert & Coffee Lounge? With security? Or in the gym with volleyball? We need you in these areas and more! On Saturday, April 18, first shift is from 11 pm until 3 am, and second shift is 3 am until 6 am (includes clean-up time). Or you can stay the entire time!

Join in the "best party of 2015" and help provide a safe and fun event for our Juniors and Seniors and their guests! Held at North Oconee High School.

Questions? Please send them to afterpromoconee@gmail.com. Visit the website for more information:  www.afterpromoconee.com.


To sign up, go to:
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The primary purpose of the Oconee Lions Youth Citizenship Award is to recognize the achievements of two OCHS graduating seniors who provide evidence of the following criteria: (1) good citizenship, (2) an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community, and (3) a record of service to the community without personal financial award.  This award is not intended to necessarily benefit students with "high" grade point averages. In the evaluation, consideration will be given to need, recommendations, personal achievements, and a statement of the applicant's personal goals and aspirations. Special weight will be given to community service accomplishments.  The amount of the award is $1,000. Applications can be picked up in the Counseling office and are due back by 3:00 PM on April 24, 2015. Please turn the applications in to Mr. Guthas.  These applications will be picked up promptly at 3:00 on 4/24, so please turn yours in on time.

Each year, the Georgia Development Authority awards up to five (5) scholarships to qualified high school students who are pursuing college degrees in agricultural related fields.  This application can be found on the website at www.gdaonline.com under the scholarship tab.  Here, it can be printed for completion and submission through the mail, or filled out and submitted online.  Please be aware that the online option requires total completion once begun, as there is no way to “save” your work. The application deadline is June 1.

Georgia PTA Scholarships assists students who have successfully completed a Georgia high school and who are interested in furthering their education in a college, university or post-secondary institution. Georgia PTA Scholarships, the first of which was established in 1963 are funded solely through membership, local unit PTA, and Council contributions. The number of awards and amount of each scholarship vary year-to-year depending on the donations. This is a one-year, non-renewable grant. A student is eligible to apply for a Georgia PTA Scholarship if he/she:

1. Is a graduating senior of a Georgia high school with a PTA/PTSA.
2. The PTA must be in good standing (i.e., dues paid, approved bylaws on file).
3. Student AND parent/guardian are current members AND must provide a copy of PTA/PTSA membership card with application.
4. Will attend a college, university or post-secondary institution during the upcoming school year.
5. Has exhibited good character.
6. Has a satisfactory scholastic record. Grade point 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Please see the link below to download the application or visit the Counseling Office. The application deadline is April 25. http://files.ctctcdn.com/566382e7001/b083bc0c-965b-472d-98f5-572eac45be37.pdf

Athens Tech awards the High School Merit Scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating student enrolling in ATC from a local high school. The maximum award is $1,000 over two terms ($500 per semester) which can be used for Tuition, fees, books, supplies, online learning resources or disbursed directly to scholarship recipient. You can apply for this and all other Athens Tech scholarships at https://athenstech.starsscholarshipsonline.com/stars/default.aspx and the deadline is April 1, 2015.

The Education Foundation of the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that $500 scholarships will be offered to one 2015 graduate from each of the five high schools in Oconee County. Applications can be picked up in the Counseling Office and will be accepted by the Chamber between February 23 and April 2. Interested students should mail the application and all other required documentation directly to the Chamber of Commerce.

Georgia Southwestern offers numerous scholarships for freshmen that are funded through the generosity of their alumni, parents, former faculty members and friends of the university. Please visit https://gsw.edu/foundation/scholarships for more information

The Cavaliers' Club of Athens will award a $500.00 cash scholarship to a graduating high school student who meets the criteria listed below. The applicant will be judged on academic achievement, community service, school involvement and letters of recommendation.  Applications can be picked up in the Counseling Office and must be postmarked by April 24, 2015. Students must have a 3.0 GPA and have been accepted to a post-secondary institution.

The Presbyterian College Fellows Award recognizes high school juniors who have demonstrated superior academic achievement. The scholarship awards $500 annually for four years of study at Presbyterian. Selection as a PC Fellow also grants students consideration for other academic scholarships.

Juniors may be nominated who meet two of the following criteria:

PSAT (CR and Math only) score of 110 or higher

SAT (CR and Math only) score of 1100 or higher

ACT Composite score of 24 or higher

Ranked in the top 10 percent of the class.

A weighted GPA of 3.5 or more.

Please see Mr. Guthas in the Counseling Office if interested and meet the criteria. Nominations must be submitted byMarch 31.

AfterProm is Coming!!

After Prom Advance Ticket Sale Week: March 16 - 20, 2015.One month before After Prom, we have the Advance Ticket Sale week at lunches. Only tickets sold this week will be at a reduced price and will include a t-shirt with a ticket purchase! Discount ticket price has been based on funds raised from NOHS and OCHS parents in the "Sponsor Our Students" Campaign. Donations are still being accepted through the After Prom website. The discount ticket price will be announced at 9 PM Sunday via social media and the After Prom website.

Students must have a completed registration form, found on the After Prom website (www.afterpromoconee.com), in order to purchase an After Prom ticket.

The next chance to buy tickets will be April 15 and 16, and the price goes up for these late sales of tickets and does not include a t-shirt.

Why Choose After Prom?

• Everyone, in one place, for a memorable night of fun!
• A $15,000 party (re-invented this year by our students!) with a mechanical bull, inflatables, human Foosball, climbing wall, free food, prizes, team competitions, and much more.
• Safe environment with security and structure
• It's an environment to reduce regrets ... for parents, students, and our community as well.

Early Purchasers of After Prom Tickets will:

• get their ticket at a reduced price.
• receive a t-shirt when tickets are delivered in April.
• have an extra entry into the Grand Prize drawings for juniors and seniors.
• be a part of the best party of 2015!

The EPOCHS Scholarship information can be found at https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7znTAXjGdovRmpsbm5mVWhpZDQ/view?usp=sharing

The Marine Corps League of Athens, GA, announces the availability of a scholarship for the continuing education of a senior graduating from a high school in area counties. The award is $1,000. Applications can be picked up in the Counseling Office and must be postmarked by April 15, 2015

The Education Foundation of the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that $500 scholarships will be offered to one 2015 graduate from each of the five high schools in Oconee County.   Applications can be picked up in the Counseling Office and will be accepted by the Chamber between February 23 and April 2. Interested students should mail the application and all other required documentation directly to the Chamber of Commerce.

The Oconee Chamber of Commerce has an additional scholarship that we are offering, the Women in Business Diamond Award.  This will also be a $500 scholarship that will be offered to one female graduate who has exhibited the ability to succeed given less than ideal circumstances.  The criteria for this award is a little different: the student has to be a female, the essay question is different and there must be a nomination letter from the student’s counselor and/or administrator.   The final deadline is April 2, 2015. Pick up an application in the counseling office.

Applications for the 2015 Polly Hardigree Ward Memorial Scholarship can now be picked up in the Counseling Office. This scholarship is for senior students who are planning on majoring in an Agriculture/Natural Resources related field of study. The application must be postmarked to Oconee River RC&D by May 5, 2015.

On behalf of the Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA), we are proud to announce that applications are now available for the 2015 Julian & Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is an opportunity for students to learn more about the importance of community banking and what it represents in the community. Please share with students today!  The Hester Scholarship is open to Georgia high school seniors who will be entering a Georgia college, university or technical school (two year program or more) in the fall semester of 2015. Four winning recipients will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship.

 The scholarship is named after the late Jan Hester, daughter of Lalia and the late Julian Hester, long-time CEO of the CBA. Jan was a senior at the University of Georgia when she died in an auto accident on April 15, 1990. In addition to supporting community banking, this scholarship is an opportunity to pass on the positive qualities both Julian and Jan Hester exemplified to further the development of tomorrow'sgenerations.  Applications must be submitted to the Community Bankers Association of Georgia through a CBA member bank.Interested students can visit CBA's website, www.cbaofga.com, to obtain a listing of member community banks in their area. Students can search for a community bank near them by bank name, city or zip code. Click here to access bank listings. The student will then contact the bank and ask for sponsorship.Bankers are encouraged to provide the student with as much information on community banking as possible, so they can write their essay efficiently. Students can download the scholarship packet by visiting http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/cbaofga.site-ym.com/resource/resmgr/Scholarship/2015_Julian_and_Jan_Hester_A.pdf?utm_source=Scholarship+email+to+Guidance+Counselors&utm_campaign=2015+Hester+Scholarship&utm_medium=email

Judging & Deadlines

Applications should be submitted to a CBA member bank no later than Friday, April 4, 2015. The applications will be reviewed, and the winners will be announced by the committee via the sponsoring bank's president and by letter to the winning applicant.  The announcement of the winners is scheduled for May 2015.