ITEMS FOR THE WEEK:
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Freshman Jostens Class Ring Order:
- Tuesday, February 26 during all three lunches and for Parent Night from 5pm-6pm
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Spring Sports begin March 11 (Baseball, Softball, Boys Golf, Track and Field, and Girls Soccer)
- Must have a Physcial Form on file with the Athletic Department to try out
- Golf sign-ups are in the Main Office
- Tennis tryouts will be March 11-March 14 from 3pm-5pm at the APLEX
- Baseball open gym on Sunday, March 24 from 5pm to 7pm
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TRIO Talent Search:
- Three visits left: SVSU (April 17), CMU (Grades 10-12 on April 24), and U of M (3.6 GPA and up on May 7)
- $10 deposit per trip; see Mrs. Kurowski on Mondays in E103 if you're interested
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ICE Club Meeting: February 27 after school in E210
- This week's topic is Mongolia
- This week's topic is Mongolia
SAY SOMETHING WEEK:
http://www.sandyhookpromise.org/saysomethingweek
STUDENT OF THE WEEK:
COURSE FAIR--FEBRUARY 27
- AHS Student Course Fair from 12:25pm-1:25pm
- Parent Course Fair from 5:00-6:30pm
- Discuss scheduling with parents and teachers
- Counselors will be in the commons on 2/28, 3/1 and 3/4 to answer scheduling questions during all 3 lunches.
FROM THE COLLEGE ADVISER:
- Send your transcripts through parchment -- see my video here if you are stuck.
- Complete the FAFSA- you can find instructions here, or you can make an appointment with me (with or without your parents, based on your family's preference). If you are having a hard time getting the info needed for the FAFSA from your parents, PLEASE let me know. ** There will be another FAFSA Lab night on February 12th from 6:00pm-8:00 pm that you and/or your parent can attend.
- Complete scholarship applications -- see Mr. Berriman's weekly update, TV slides, or come see me or Mrs. Samp in the media center. Most deadlines are in March!!!
- Let me know where you have been accepted, any scholarships you have received, and the school you are choosing to attend -- keep your eyes peeled in the next few weeks for the mural of "I've been accepted" lockers that will be in the main hallway.
- If you're not sure about how you can afford college, bring in your award letters from each school and we can go through your options.
- **Final note -- if the college you applied to said they would like a copy of 1st-semester grades-- make sure to send an additional transcript through parchment. **
SCHOLARSHIP INFO:
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Alpena Exchange Club's Accepting the Challenge of Education (A.C.E.) Award
- Scholarship is worth $1,000 for any 12th grade AHS Student
- Must complete an application form and attached a 500 word narrative describing how the student overcame physical, emotional, or social obstacles
- Must be submitted to Mr. Berriman by March 1, 2019
- Forms are available in the Main Office or with Mrs. Samp
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Alpena Exchange Club's Stanley C Beck Youth of the Year Scholarship
- Scholarship is worth $1,000 for any 12th grade AHS Student
- Must complete an application form and write an essay of this year's theme "How Am I A Catalyst In My Community"
- Must be submitted to Mr. Berriman by March 1, 2019
- Forms are available in the Main Office or with Mrs. Samp
- Financial Aid Finder Website (recommend signing up for the electronic newsletter)
- Master Scholarship Information
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2019 Northeast Michigan Community Foundation Scholarship
- Deadline is March 1, 2019
- Link to apply
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February Scholarship Deadlines:
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Brush Creek Mill 2019 Student Writing Contest
- Deadline: Feb. 28th
- https://www.brushcreekmill.com/brush-creek-writers/
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Community Choice Credit Union Scholarship
- Deadline: Feb. 28th
- https://www.communitychoicecu.com/
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Brush Creek Mill 2019 Student Writing Contest
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March Scholarship Deadlines:
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American Legion Children of Warriors Scholarship
- Deadline: March 1st
- www.legion.org
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American Legion Spirit of Youth Scholarship
- Deadline: March 1st
- www.alaforveterans.org
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American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year
- Deadline: March 1st
- www.legion.org
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PIE&G Communities First Fund Scholarship
- Deadline: March 1st
- www.pieg.com
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Zonta Young Women in Public Affairs Award
- Deadline: March 1st
- www.zonta.org See Mrs. Samp for details
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Northland Credit Union Jerry Erickson Scholarship
- Deadline: March 1st
- https://www.northlandcu.com/new
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Detroit News & Catch Outstanding Graduate
- Deadline: March 1st
- http://content-static.detroitnews.com/pdf/2018/2018grads.pdf
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Fred & Lena Meijer Scholarship
- Deadline: March 1st
- https://www.meijer.com/assets/site/features/scholarship/index.html
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Stone Farm Credit Services Scholarship
- Deadline: March 2nd
- www.greenstonefcs.com
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Rosa Parks Scholarship
- Deadline: March 1
- Apply Here
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MASSP Scholarship
- Deadline: March 18
- Apply Here
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Alcona County Masons Scholarship (must live in Alcona County)
- Deadline: March 22
- Apply Here
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Michigan Law Enforcement Educational Fund Youth Scholarship
- Deadline: April 15
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Application
- Deadline: April 15
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American Legion Children of Warriors Scholarship
THIS WEEK IN ATHLETICS:
- Hockey: Pre-Regional vs Sault Ste Marie at Gaylord (6:00pm)
- Girls Basketball vs Petoskey (5:30pm/7:00pm)
- Boys Basketball District Semi-Finals at either TC Central or Marquette (6:00pm)
- Hockey: Regional Semi-Finals vs Gaylord at Gaylord (8:00pm)
- Girls Basketball vs Gaylord (5:30pm/7:00pm)
- Girls Basketball vs TC Central (3:30pm/5:30pm)
- Boys Basketball District Finals at AHS (7:00pm)
- Hockey: Regional Finals vs Cheboygan/Tawas at Gaylord (1:00pm)