Monday, November 14, 2016

The Cavaliers' Club of Athens will award a $500 cash scholarship to a graduating high school student who meets the criteria below. Please complete the application by March 1, 2017. Mail the completed application and letters of recommendation to:

Dexter Fisher
112 Tilson Rd.
Athens, GA 30606

Criteria:
1 - GPA of a 3.0
2 - Letter of acceptance in post-secondary school
3. - Three letters of recommendation (one being from a teacher)

McWhorter School of Pharmacy at Samford University is offering a one week Pharmacy Camp this summer for high school students that are interested in investigating a career as a Pharmacist.  We would like to invite your students to participate in this McWhorter School of Pharmacy Camp.  During the week of pharmacy camp they will experience hands-on learning about health careers in pharmacy, participate in tours of local health care facilities and local pharmacies, participate in compounding activities and hands on demonstrations in the McWhorter School of Pharmacy science laboratory.   Students who attend the camp will have the unique opportunity to spend time on the Samford campus and experience campus life with us, spend time with pharmacy professors, and have a lot of time to interact with other students also interested in careers in pharmacy. 
Enclosed is a flyer that will provide them with all the important information regarding this exciting opportunity.  Please post this flyer on your bulletin board of opportunities for your students. 

Space is limited so please encourage them to apply early.  The application deadline is February 1, 2017. If they have any questions, please have them call 205-726-2008 or email pharmacycamp@samford.edu.  

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Attention Juniors: This weekend, Kaplan will hold a Free Live Online SAT/ACT Combo Practice Test to help students decide between the SAT or ACT.  Participants will receive their scores instantly.  Sign up today at www.kaptest.com/practicetestweekend

Take a FREE SAT/ACT combo exam, in-person or online, and find out which exam you should take in the spring!

Space is limited. Register now: www.kaptest.com/practicetestweekend

Monday, November 7, 2016


The Polly Hardigree Ward Memorial Scholarship was established in 1997 by Ms. Vivian Claire Ward to honor her mother. The scholarship is awarded yearly to two OCHS seniors who plan to pursue a four year college degree in the area of Agriculture/Natural Resources related field of study. The amount is $1,250 and the deadline to apply is May 5.   Applications may be picked up in the Counseling Office. 

13th Annual U. S. Air Force Academy
Candidate Orientation Program
Presented by the
U. S. Air Force Academy Georgia Parents Club
U. S. Air Force Academy Admissions Liaison Officers (ALOs)

Saturday, December 17th, 2016
10:00 AM to 12:00 noon

American Legion Post 160
160 Legion Drive SE
Smyrna, GA 30080


Who:                All interested high school students AND their parents

Why:                Meet one-on-one with current Air Force Academy cadets, their parents, and Academy Liaison Officers.  Find out what Academy life is really like.  Ask your questions about academic majors, military training, clubs, and sports.  This event is FREE to attend.

Next step:        Please e-mail your name, high school name and your contact
e-mail address to Sarah Pinson at s_pinson@hotmail.com to help us plan for the event.  No matter what year you are in school, this is a “can’t miss” opportunity.

Sarah and Conner Pinson - Co-Vice Presidents and COP Chair
U. S. Air Force Academy Georgia Parents Club

s_pinson@hotmail.com or (678) 596-7349                        connerpinson@hotmail.com or (404) 488-3087