Senior Guidance Information

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SENIOR GUIDANCE INFORMATION

Issue 5 March 2015

COUNSELORS: MELISSA SCHULTZ (A-K), ALLEN CLUM (L-Z)

SECRETARY: CAROLYN BRENNEMAN

Hello seniors and parents:

The following is our latest attempt to keep you informed. Please stop in and see us or call your counselor if you have any questions or concerns.

Some Graduation Preliminaries

Jostens will be delivering caps, gowns and announcements on March 4th during the lunch periods. If you have not ordered, or have any questions or problems, please see Mrs. White in the principal’s office.

The deadline for paying fees is May 4th. If you wish to participate in the graduation ceremony, fees must be paid by then.

OGT Testing

The 2nd round of the Ohio Graduation Test will be the week of March 16 for nay senior still needing to pass any section.

SCHOLARSHIPS TO BE THINKING ABOUT NOW…

The following is a brief description of scholarships in our office having deadlines coming soon. If you feel that you are interested and/or eligible for any of these, please stop by the guidance office for further details and an application.

Scholarship: / School: / Aid: / Eligibility: / Deadline: /
West Central Ohio Safety Council Scholarship / Student's Choice / $1000 / 3.0 GPA. Pursuing career in occupational safety & health, industrial hygiene, environmental science, risk management, health & wellness or a related field. / 3/15/2015
Ohio Black Caucus of School Boards Scholarship / Student's Choice / $500 / African-American. Academics, need. / 3/16/2015
Robert Kumpe Memorial Scholarship / Student's Choice / up to $3000 / Soccer athlete. GPA. Essay. Interview. / 3/30/2015
Elida Bulldog Service Club / Student's Choice / $500 / Member of Elida High School Good Vibes Club. GPA. ACT/ SAT. Need. School & community involvement. / 3/31/2015
Minority Journalism Scholarship / Ohio College/
University / $1500 / Minority. Major in a field relevant to the newspaper industry. Merit. Essay. Apply at: www.ohionews.org / 3/31/2015
Gomer Alumni Scholarship / Accredited Institution / $300 / Descendant of Gomer High School Alumnus. 2.5 GPA / 3/31/2015
Allen County Farm Bureau Scholarship / Student's Choice / $500 / Major in an agriculture-related program or have ag-related background. At least 2.5 GPA. / 4/1/2015
Vicki Mauk Memorial Scholarship / Student's Choice / $1500 / Female. Varsity letter in 2 sports. GPA of at least 2.5 / 4/1/2015
Davis Family Scholarship / Student's Choice / $1000 / Motivation, involvement, achievement, responsibility and hard work. / 4/1/2015
Allen County Farm Bureau Scholarship / Student's Choice / $500 / Current member of Allen County Farm Bureau. At least 2.5 GPA. / 4/1/2015
Durell Blank Memorial Scholarship / Student's Choice / $1000 / Experience a unique challenge. Need. Scholastic Merit. / 4/1/2015
Elida Educational Foundation / Student's choice / $500-$750 (several) / Academic Merit. Leadership, service. / 4/3/2015
Elida Athletic Boosters / Student's Choice / $500 / Participate in varsity athletics. Merit, need. / 4/3/2015
Shirley Maag Memorial Scholarship / Student's Choice / $750 / 3.0 GPA. Major in a science related field. / 4/3/2015
Elida Education Association / Student's Choice / $750 / Education Major. Academic merit, need. Service. / 4/3/2015
William D. Squires Educational Foundation / Student's Choice / up to $3000 / Need (an EFC of less than 8000). At least a 3.2 GPA. Apply at: www.wmdsquiresfoundation.org / 4/6/2015
Elida Education Assoc. (Legacy) / Accredited 2 or 4 yr. / $750 / Son or Daughter of EEA member. Merit. Essay. / 4/10/2015
Ohio Association of Career Colleges and Schools / Member school / up to $15,000 / 2.0 GPA. Application including a nomination from our Ohio Representative or Senator / 4/10/2015
C.R. Meyers Memorial Scholarship / Student's Choice / $1000 / Major in Natural Resource Conservation, Environmental Science and/or Environmental Ed. Apply at: www.oalprp.org / 4/15/2015
Hauss-Helms Foundation / Student's Choice / up to $4000 / Need. GPA, rank (top half of class) and scores. / 4/15/2015
Elida Class of 1963 Memorial Scholarship / Student's Choice / undetermined / Need. Service. Extra-curricular activities. Need not be a top student. / 4/15/2015
Travis R. Miller Memorial Scholarship / Accredited 2 or 4 yr. / $1000 / Vocational/Trades Major. 2.5-3.75 GPA. / 4/15/2015
Scott Graham Harmon Scholarship / Student's Choice / $500 / 2 sport athlete (including senior year). 3.0 GPA. / 4/15/2015
Mr. Paul Sluss Memorial Scholarship / Student's Choice / $1000 / Financial Need. Academic strength. Preference to students with special interest in History and English / 4/15/2015
The Shinn Family Memorial Scholarship / Student's Choice / $500 / Need, then academic achievement / 4/24/2015
Orman Renner Scholarship / Student's Choice / $750 / Interest in agriculture, farming, 4-H, FFA / 4/27/2015
Elida Breakfast Club / Student's Choice / $750 / Health profession preferred. Need. / 4/27/2015
Stand Energy Scholarship / Student's Choice / $500 / Energy Related Field. GPA, ACT, Potential. / 4/30/2015
The Carrols Community Scholarship / Student's Choice / $500 / Student activities, employment, community service. / 5/1/2015
Alvie Cockerell Memorial Scholarship / Student's Choice / $500 / 2.00-3.00 GPA. Community minded, goal oriented. / 5/1/2015