allegan high school announcements

ALLEGAN HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
January 30, 2015
 The wrestling team was in action last night in Otsego. The Tigers defeated
South Haven 36-32 and Coloma 66-6. The wrestling team moves their record to
15-4 on the season. This weekend the Varsity team competes at the West
Michigan Duals in Whitehall. The JV team wrestles at the Big Buc tournament
in Grand Haven. Good luck to all wrestlers.
 Volleyball open gym is cancelled for this Sunday. We will play again February
8th from 6-8.
 Snowcoming is fast approaching, and this year your student leaders are stepping
up their game in the tech world! Voting for court will now be done on your
netbooks. Please check your school email regularly, and reply to the message
that says “Please Respond” because we are testing class groups. Voting for
nominees will take place in early February.
 Timber Ridge Ski Club 2014-15 pay-as-you-go student and adult information
and forms are available in the main office. Questions please call Mindy
Sturman at 269-806-8501.
 The APS Fieldhouse, behind the middle school, is open to the community for
walkers, joggers, during the following hours: 6:00-7:30 A.M. and 5:30-7:30
P.M. (Monday-Friday
 ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS-The yearbook staff needs wants to put you in
the yearbook! They need to know where you like to hang out and what you like
to do. If you’re willing to help, please see Jessica Lumbard outside of the
cafeteria on Thursday and Friday (Jan. 29-30) to fill out the ABC’s of Student
Life survey. All forms need to be returned to Jessica, Ms. Conrad, or the box in
the office by Tuesday, February 3rd.
 Hey students… do you like the music playing in the hallway? Would you like
to request a song? Stop in the media center and fill out a request. We are in the
process of updating our itune song list.
 Students interested in auditioning for The Cat in the Hat who took scripts need
to get those to Mrs. Sparks ASAP so others may also read the script prior to
auditions. Please also stop to see her to pick up the monologue you should
memorize for the auditions.
 The Allegan All Sports Booster Club will hold its monthly meeting next
Monday night, 2/2/2015 at 7 P.M. in the Tiger Den which is attached directly to
the main gym. Hope to see everyone there. Non-members are welcome.
 The Orange Krate will be selling roses and carnations to be delivered Thursday,
February 12 during 3rd hour. Due to supply and demand for flowers during this
this time of year, orders must be placed in advance. Place your order in the
Krate at lunch time today or any time through Tuesday, February 3. Roses are
$3.00 and carnations are $2.00. Payment must accompany your order.
 Cell Phones- the media center is collecting cell phones. Please bring in your
unused cell phones to the media center. Collection is on-going, so bring them in
anytime.
 Community Service at the First Congregational Church in Allegan on
Thursdays. Show up at 4 P.M. to help prepare and serve dinners. Questions,
call Fran Brown at 269-673-3307.
 Seniors – If you need to order your cap and gown or additional items please go
online to Jostens website at www.studentkeepsakes.com or mail to Aaron Hein
at P.O. Box P, Fruitport, MI 49415.
 Seniors – The list for diplomas has been posted on the main office window.
Please check this list and let Mrs. Fales know immediately if your name is not
listed correctly. This is the list that will be sent to Jostens.
 Seniors: almost time to submit your FAFSA form, submit between Jan. 1-March
1, 2015 www.fafsa.ed.gov.
 Seniors and Parents: get help for completing the FAFSA-“College Goal
Sunday,” February 8, 2015, www.micollegegoal.org for more information.
College Information Sessions/Open Houses
Lawrence Technological University Open House, Sat., 2/21, register at
www.ltu.edu/openhouse
Summer 2015 Programs
Reynolds Young Writers Workshop at Denison University, (3/2/15)
Reynolds.denison.edu
Nacel Open Door Congress-Bundestag Vocational Youth Exchange Program, German
Exchange program, www.nacelopendoor.org (due 1/31/15)
Entrada Scholars Program, at Calvin College, for ethnic minority students,
www.calvin.edu/entrada
Oxbridge academic summer programs in England, France, Spain, New York,
www.oxbridgeprograms.com
Sophomores: interested in an academic 6-week FREE summer program, seeking highly
motivated students, http://tass.tellurideassociation.org
Washington University in St. Louis, high school summer experiences,
summerexperiences.wustl.edu
The American Academy of Dramatic Art, a serious summer acting experience, aada.edu
The American Academy of Dramatic Arts Summer Acting Experience, aada.edu/youth
Summer Jobs
Six Flags-Great America, auditions for singers, dancers, performers & technicians for
shows, auditions-Sat., 2/7/15 in Gurnee, Illinois sixflags.com/greatamerica or 847-2491776 ext. 7469
Apprenticeship Opportunity
Interested in being an electrical apprentice? Complete high school and apply to be an
apprentice and learn a trade while getting paid. Go to www.kalamazoojactc.com
Community Service- It must be for a non-profit organizations…check with your
counselor for approval. The documentation form is in the guidance office.
Wings of Hope Hospice, needs help with yard work, contact Courtney Deater at 6868659.
School Scholarships
Marist College, full tuition scholarships for technology, computer information, computer
science www.marist.edu/technologyscholarships
New Scholarships
Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation Scholarship, application in the Guidance
Office (due 2/27)
ALLCOPS Criminal Justice Professional Scholarship, www.alleganfoundation.org (due
3/11)
Allegan Tigers Athletic Scholarship, www.alleganfoundation.org (due 3/13)
Allegan County Tech Center Math & Science Scholarship, www.alleganfoundation.org
(due 3/16)
Allegan County Agricultural Society Scholarship, www.allegancountyfair.com (due
4/1/15)
Scholarships Due Soon:
Elks Legacy Scholarship, www.elks.org/enf/scholars/legacy.cfm (due 1/30/15)
America’s Farmers Grow AG Leaders Scholarships, FFA.org/scholarships (due by
2/1/15)
Giva Scholarship (due 2/15) http://www.givainc.com/docs/giva-scholarshipapplication.pdf
National Co-op Scholarship Program, www.waceinc.org (2/15/15)
University Club of Grand Rapids Scholarship (due 2/20/15)
TAG Team Scholarship, www.alleganfoundation.org (due 2/23)
Buick achievers Scholarship Program, buickachievers.com (due 2/27/15)
Michigan Education Association (MEA) Scholarship, www.mea.org/mea-scholarship
(due 2/27/15)
Scholarships
O’Leary Foundation Scholarship, 2.8 min. GPA, application in Guidance Office (due
3/6/15)
The American Foreign Service High School Essay Contest, www.afsa.org/essaycontest
(due 3/15/15)
Elks Technical/Certificate Scholarship, applications in Guidance Office (due 3/27/15)
Fred & Lena Meijer Scholarship, https”//meijerscholarship.egrant.net (4/1/15) Meijer
employee or child of
AAA Michigan School Safety Patrol Scholarship, app in Guidance Office (due to
Guidance office-4/17)
Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship, www.fashion-schools.org (due 6/1/15)
The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Auditions & Scholarships, aada.edu
“The Native Scholar” Scholarships, multiple scholarships/due dates, info in Guidance
Office