allegan high school announcements

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allegan high school announcements
ALLEGAN HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
January 21, 2015
 The varsity girls’ basketball team held on to win against South Haven. Karlie
Wells led us in scoring with 17. The team’s defense made big stops in the end to
clutch the win. We are now 5-6 overall. We host Sturgis on Friday.
 The JV girls’ basketball team beat South Haven 32-29 Tuesday night, January
20th.
 The Varsity Boys Basketball team lost to South Haven 70-39, despite a strong
start. Braden Ellis had 13 while Hunter Nichols chipped in 11.
 The freshman boys lost a tough game in overtime last night to South Haven 5748. The Tigers were led in scoring by Landon Mielke and Julius Compton with
14 points each.
 The Allegan Men’s Swimming and Diving Team won in impressive fashion
against Harper Creek Tuesday Night, winning the meet 115 to 66. Tiger
swimmers took first place in every event but one. Individual event winners for
Allegan were Lucas Bunn, Sy TerAvest, Nate Wallace, Joel Raymond, Charlie
Riess, and Brody Carns. The Tigers take on Sturgis next week away in what
should be an exciting matchup.
 Attention: Any girl interested in playing high school soccer please come to the
informational meeting this Thursday, January 22nd at 6:30 in the Tiger Den.
Parents are invited to attend as well.
 Band Pizza Hut night! Wednesday, January 21st from 5-8 P.M. We need four
students to help.
 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.
 Allegan Public Schools Aquatic Center Swimming lessons for winter-2015
registration forms are available in the main office.
 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
 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.
 Attention all French students! There will be a French fun day on Tuesday,
January 27th. Bring warm clothes for a snow sculpture contest. There will be
food, fun, and hot chocolate included. This will be extra credit for all French
students.
 Intrigued by the thought of being in a play? Want to showcase that creativity?
Try out for The Cat in the Hat. Auditions will be Monday, January 26th from
3-4:30 OR 6:00-7:30 in the Performing Arts Center. See Mrs. Sparks or the
Media Center for a copy of the audition form and the monologue for auditions
 Parent-Teacher Conferences are Tuesday and Wednesday, January 20th and 21st
at Allegan High School from 4:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M.
 Americas Got Talent – auditions in Chicago (coming up January 24-25). You
may also go under Parent Links or view the poster on the AHS bulletin board.
 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 – 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.
 Sophomores: Scheduling meeting, Thursday, January 22nd, 2nd hour in the
Conference Center…please report to 2nd hour and you will be released by
announcement. Students will return to 2nd hour; the meeting will last about 2030 minutes.
College Information Sessions/Open Houses
Saginaw Valley State University Open Houses, Saturdays, 1/24, 3/21, register at
svsu.edu/visit
Lunch visits to AHS
Lake Michigan College will be here during lunch outside the cafeteria on Wednesday,
January 28, 2015.
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-Sun., 1/25/15 and Sat., 2/7/15 in Gurnee, Illinois
sixflags.com/greatamerica or 847-249-1776 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
University of Dayton, Leadership in Service Scholarship worth $10,000, see your
counselor (1/23/15)
New Scholarships
Allegan County Agricultural Society Scholarship, www.allegancountyfair.com (due
4/1/15)
Buick achievers Scholarship Program, buickachievers.com (due 2/27/15)
Fred & Lena Meijer Scholarship, https”//meijerscholarship.egrant.net (4/1/15) Meijer
employee or child of
TAG Team Scholarship, www.alleganfoundation.org (due 2/23)
Giva Scholarship (due 2/15) http://www.givainc.com/docs/giva-scholarshipapplication.pdf
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)
Scholarships
National Co-op Scholarship Program, www.waceinc.org (2/15/15)
University Club of Grand Rapids Scholarship (due 2/20/15)
Michigan Education Association (MEA) Scholarship, www.mea.org/mea-scholarship
(due 2/27/15)
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)
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