COUNSELORS’ CORNER
WEST PERRY HIGH SCHOOL
VOLUME 7
MARCH 2018
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES
Messiah College Theatre Arts Academy 2018 – June 4 – 8, 2018. Apply online by April 30th.
The Messiah College Theatre Arts Academy (MCTAA) specializes in professional training for emerging theatre artists entering grades 3-12. Students will have a great time experiencing theatre firsthand through interactive games, creative improvisation, age appropriate scene work and even through doing a short show for family and friends at the end of the camp week! Seasoned theatre professionals and undergraduate theatre majors mentor students as they discover and hone their creative potential.
Space is limited, application deadline is April 30th. Register today at messiah.edu/theatreacademy.
Adelphi University two-week, credit-bearing Pre-College experience! This summer, students can experience Adelphi’s personalized approach to education through their Pre-College Program. The program invites rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to spend two weeks living and learning an Adelphi’s beautiful campus in Garden City, NY, exploring a challenging and exciting subject like:
Art & DesignBusiness & EntrepreneurshipDigital Media Production
Musical TheaterNursingPsychology & Pop Culture
Science, Technology & ArtSciences, Medicine and Health (non credit)
Video Game Programming
Working with their professors and instructors, students in the Pre-College Program will participate in Adelphi’s hands-on high impact learning under the guidance of industry experts. Students in Adelphi’s Pre-College Program will participate in social programming, college readiness workshops, and excursions to nearby New York City. Students will leave Adelphi with three transferrable college credits and an unforgettable growing experience. If you have any questions you can reach Dorey at 516-877-3106 or email
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On March 24th, 2018 from 8:30 – 4:00, the Forensic Science Student Organization (FSSO) at Cedar Crest College will hold the 16th Annual Forensic Science Symposium. The event, themed “Life inside a Crime Scene,” will showcase the reality of working in the field of forensic science. Topics include arson investigation, DNA analysis, pathology, forensic psychology and the US Postal Service laboratory. For high school students and their guest(s), admission is free and lunch will be provided. Please register for the event at this link no later than Monday, March 19th: science/symposium.shtm.
Maine Media Workshops + College 2018 Young Artists Workshops
One, Two & Four Week Programs available.
Facebook.com./mmwandc
Instagram: @mainemedia
Twitter: @mmworkshops
for more information.
Ithaca College Summer College 2018 – Residential Pre-College Programs for High School Students
One – Week – Summer College Session – June 24-29, 2018
Three-Week – Summer College Session – July 1-20, 2018
Ithaca Writers Institute – July 1-13, 2018
Pre-College Stem Institute – July 8-20, 2018
Ithaca.edu/summercollege Ithaca.edu/iwi Ithaca.edu/summerSTEM
2018 Prom Closet - Prom Perfect – Newport Assembly of God.
Over 500 Dresses & Over 100 Suits and Tuxes
March – Thursday, the 22nd 3 PM – 7 PM
March – Friday, the 23rd 3 PM – 7 PM
March – Saturday, the 24th 9 AM – 2 PM
At the Family Life Center in Newport, 27 W. Shortcut Rd., Newport, PA 17074
**Donate your Dress – Also collecting Dress shoes, Jewelry, Accessories & Cash Donations
Men’s Suits & Dress Shoes – Gently Used & Less than 15 years old.
To Donate or Volunteer Contact them via FACEBOOK:@PAPROMPERFECT 717-623-7844
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Landisburg Lions Club plans to award two $500.00 scholarships. The club will award two scholarships to students who reside in the West Perry School District and in the service area of the Landisburg Lions Club. This scholarship must be used to continue your education at a two year, four year, or technical school. The scholarship will be paid to the recipient at the end of the first college semester after the scholarship committee receives formal notification of a minimum 2.0 GPA for that first semester. To be eligible for consideration, you must fill out the scholarship application that we have in the CC, provide requested references and submit a 300-400 word essay entitled “The Importance of Volunteering in your Community”. Applications must be submitted by May 1st to Scholarship Committee, Landisburg Lions Club, 2560 Shermans Valley Rd., Elliottsburg PA 17024 or scan and email to . Questions regarding the application process can be directed to Deke or Cathy Gilbert, at 717-582-4755 or .
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Penn State Alumni Scholarship has arrived in the CC. Are you going to attend Penn State? If so, please stop in for an application. This $1,000 scholarship is from the Perry-Juniata Counties Penn State Alumni Association. Any applicant who is enrolled and meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply. Applications must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2018 to William Baker, 620 Fickes Lane, Newport, PA 17074.
The Pennsylvania Assoc. of Medical Suppliers (PAMS) is pleased to announce that they will once again award a $1,000 scholarship to a deserving student who has overcome physical challenges with the help of home medical equipment and supplies. The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize outstanding students who have been successful in their academic pursuits while overcoming their physical challenges with the help of home medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, respiratory devices, diabetes devices, asthma devices, etc. The criteria for this scholarship are:
- The applicant must be a resident of Pennsylvania or Delaware
- The applicant is a high school senior.
- The award must be used toward a post-high school education program.
Applications are in the CC and must be returned to PAMS office by close of business, March 23, 2018. Applications may be sent via US Postal Service, fax or by email with all appropriate attachments included. Any questions call Kelly at 717-909-1958 or by emailing Kelly at .
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OPEN HOUSE
Shippensburg University Spring Open House – March 24 & April 14 Register at SHIP.EDU/VISIT
PENN COLLEGE Open House Saturday, March 24th 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
If you are unable to register online, call 800-367-9222 or e-mail for assistance.
Thought for the day…
There is no greater love than the love that holds on where there seems nothing left to hold on to.