Senior Bulletin
Kellogg High School
Senior Class of 2009
| President: Kori Cochrane | Graduation Date: May 30, 2009 |
| Vice President: Danae Johnson | Class Colors: |
| Secretary/Treasurer: Erin Redmond | Song: |
| Sgt. At Arms: Kelsey Harden | Flower: |
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October 1, 2008
Most local scholarship applications can be found on Kellogg High School’s web-site @ www.ksd391.org/khs. Go to Parent/Student Resources and scroll to “Scholarship Applications.”
Helpful Scholarship Information: http://www.scholarshiphelp.org this website will be helpful in ending scholarship confusion!
Here's one to book mark. http://www.collegescholarships.org/
Another great scholarship website: www.idahocis.org Also information about careers, resume writing, job applications, military, colleges, etc You’ll need the user name of: sd391, and password of: wildcats08 Check it out! It’s free!
Student Aid on the Web www.studentaid.ed.gov Complete resource for federal student aid. FAFSA Demo sites, planners, calculators and more.
Financial Aid www.fafsa.org – Information, practice forms and online application for federal student aid.
College Tool Kit www.collegetoolkit.com ~ A student site, one-stop resource for life after high school. All the college, scholarship, and career information you will need to plan your future!
www.fastweb.com ~ more scholarships, more customization & more on-line tools empower students to find more money for college!
Scholarships:
Alert Magazine is once again offering a $500 scholarship to the graduating senior who writes the best drug &/or alcohol abuse prevention essay (600-1000 word). Min 2.5 GPA More information can be found on line @ www.alertmagazine.org or in the counseling office. No Deadline.
The Wendy’s High School Heisman 2008 application is now available. Eligibility for the application is limited exclusively to men and women entering their senior year of high school in the 2008-2009 academic year, who have at least a “B” grade average and participate in at least one of the 32 sports officially sanctioned by the National Federation of State High Schools. Completed applications are due by October 1st. The link to the online application is available at www.wendysheisman.com
The National Foundation for the Advancement in the Arts is hosting a contest in several areas, including Music, Voice, Writing, Theater, Art, etc. Awards up to $10,000. You must register on-line by October 1. A $35 registration fee is required, but reduced fees are available. Go to www.nfaa.org and look for the young ARTS program.
If you’ve made a difference by volunteering in your community over the past year, you could win $1,000 and a fabulous trip to Washington, D.C., next May – by applying for a Prudential Spirit of Community Award! Apply at www.prudential.com/spirit or www.principals.org/prudential. Application deadline: October 31, 2008
Seattle University’s Sullivan Leadership Award competition is available to seniors based on demonstrated service, leadership & academic achievement to receive full tuition, room, and meals for each of four years of undergraduate study at Seattle University. Application deadline November 15, 2008. Application can be found @ www.seattleu.edu/sullivan.
Planning to pursue an engineering career? SAE International is offering over 60 scholarships in engineering and related sciences. December 1 deadline. Applications on-line at www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm
2009 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest: Write an original & creative essay of less than 1,000 words that demonstrates an understanding of political courage. $500 - $5,000 scholarship money plus All Expense trip to Boston is available to 9-12 grade students. All students must register online. For complete guidelines, visit the Profile in Courage Award at www.jfklibrary.org. Contest deadline January 10, 2009.
Ai The Art Institutes offers many educational opportunities in the creative & applied arts. Full & partial-tuition scholarship awards are available to study culinary arts or fashion. More information can be found @ www.aiadvantage.com Deadline for entries: November 21, 2008 for the Fashion Forward Scholarship & February 6, 2009 for the Best Teen Chef Competition.
The State of Idaho’s Department of Education is sponsoring an Abraham Lincoln Essay contest for High School students. $500 and $250 awards. February 12 deadline. Application and information at counseling center or on-line at www.sde.state.id.us/site/english/
Announcements:
Senior Men:
By law, you must register with the Selective Service when you turn 18 years old. This is a requirement if you plan to receive any financial aid for college. You can register on-line at www.sss.gov, or see Mr. Grigg for a registration form.
The National College Fair will be held at the Spokane Convention Center during Wednesday, October 1, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. A listing of participating colleges and available workshops described on flyers on the table outside the counseling center. This is a FREE event.
The National Christian College Fair will be in Spokane Thursday, October 23, from 6 – 8:30 pm. Free admission; financial aid workshop included. See counseling center or go on-line at www.naccap.org for more details.
College Visitations:
A representative from Yale University out of New Haven, Connecticut will be at the Spokane Downtown Library Tuesday, October 7 at 6:00pm. For registration and directions, go to http://admissions.yale.edu/events Informational flyer posted on main hallway bulletin board at Counseling Center.
Visitation days by Post-Secondary Recruiters at KHS:
College visitations! Monday, October 6, during 6th period, a representative from Lewis Clark State College will be here to speak to interested students about admissions, financial aid, housing, etc. Also, Wednesday, October 8, a representative from the University of Idaho will be here during 1st period. If you are interested in either school, sign-up at the counseling center.
College Entrance Exams:
ACT or SAT college entrance exam deadlines, given at KHS:
October 25 ACT test, deadline September 19.
November 1 SAT test, deadline September 26
Other test dates posted at counseling center. Fee waivers available, if on free/reduced hot lunch.
On line test preparation: Number2.com ~ www.number2.com User friendly, free tutorials. Practice sessions that dynamically adapt to each student’s ability level for the ACT, SAT test.
Applications at counseling center, or on-line @ www.collegeboard.com (SAT) or www.actstudent.org (ACT)