Announcements

Volunteer Opportunity
April 8th: Family Fun Night: Sparta School 5:00 pm, Call Resource Center 372-6583 or Partnership for Children 372-2846
April 5th: Pinwheel Garden to Support Healthy Children 3:30 pm. Call Pam at 372-6583.

Dream Team field trip to speak at Glade Creek School tomorrow has been cancelled and moved to next Thursday.

Softball practice today will be in the gym from 3:15-4:00.

Congratulations to the ladies' soccer team for their win last night.

Congratulations to Josh Choate and Louie Poole for their doubles win against Elkin yesterday.

Senior t-shirts are on sale all week.

All athletes and parents are invited to dinner and presentation this Thursday night-March 31st at 5:00. Topic playing sports at the college level. Dinner starts at 5:00 with presentation of ASU athletes and AHS Booster meeting at 6:00. RSVP to Pam Hall by this afternoon so she can arrange approximate amount of food needed for dinner.

All FCA club members need to pay $20 for their t-shirts to Mrs. Miller by Thursday.

There will be a prom committee meeting in Mrs. Rudy's room today, March 30.

Yearbook on sale for $55.00 deposit $30.00.

ATTENTION JUNIORS: Pay your $40 prom fee to Courtney Pruitt.
Attention seniors:

FRS Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. – Two high school juniors will be sponsored annually for this program that is held June 4 – 8, 2011. Eligibility requirements include: Be a high school junior in Skyline’s five-county service area, have at least a 3.25 grade-point average, exhibit demonstrated leadership in campus organizations, exhibit demonstrated leadership through volunteer activities, submit an essay of 500 words on one of three selected topics (listed on application), write a brief letter stating why you would like to attend and your future plans beyond high school, and provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher or school official. Applications are available in guidance. Deadline for submission of application is April 4, 2011 to Mrs. Miller.

N.C. Cooperative Leadership Conference, White Lake, NC – This is a five-day program that focuses on leadership, how cooperatives operate and traditional camp activities that is held June 20-24, 2011. Up to 10 rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors will be sponsored. Eligibility requirements include: Be single and a rising junior or senior (must be 15 years old at time of camp) at a public high school in Skyline’s service area, be able to attend the entire leadership conference, be willing to utilize training following participation in the leadership conference, have leadership potential, and previous conference attendees may not reapply for this program in any subsequent year. Applications are available in guidance. Deadline for submission is April 15, 2011 to Mrs. Miller.

The Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund was established October 2001 by the family of the late Janice Marie Scott. She was among the 125 individuals who perished in the Pentagon during the attacks by terrorists on the morning of September 11, 2001. Six $2500 scholarships will be awarded on a one-time basis. Deadline for submission of applications is March 31, 2011. See Mrs. Miller in guidance for more information.

You may qualify for the Bob R. McGuire Memorial Scholarship or the North Carolina Child Support Council Scholarship. Deadline for submission is April 15, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The N.C. Association of Rescue and EMS administrates the Whitlow-Osborne Scholarship for the Carson and Maggie Whitlow and William F. Osborne families and will each year award (1) $2000 scholarship to a High School Senior or Member of an Emergency Services organization in Alleghany County (among others). Recipient must enter into an Emergency Services Curriculum for a course of study at a community college, technical institute, or an accredited trade school in the fall that same year. Awards will be paid to the student in installments of $500 per semester. This scholarship may be awarded for a total of (2) years. Deadline for submission of application is March 31, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for application.

The North Carolina Bar Association is continuing its program of awarding scholarships to children of North Carolina law enforcement officers killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. The application can be accessed by going to this link: http://younglawyers.ncbar.org/media/207370/childrenofslainorpermanentlydisabledlawenforcementofficers.pdf. Deadline for submission of completed applications is Friday, April 1, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The North Carolina Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1970 to provide scholarships for deserving students who indicate a desire to enter the profession of Accounting. The scholarship awards for 2011-2012 school year will be $500 each. Deadline for submission of application is April 15, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The State Employees Association of North Carolina’s (SEANC) scholarship is available online at www.seanc.org and must be returned, completed, to the Scholarship Chairman of the district of which the parent is a member. All applications must be postmarked by April 15, 2011. The applicant and/or parent or guardian must be a member of SEANC. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

Add to junior opportunities:

North Carolina Community Development Initiative Summer Youth Community Economic Development Leadership Internship Program – If you are a rising high school senior and wish to apply to our eight-week, paid internship program, please visit our website at www.ncinitiative.org and in the Special Projects section on the Internship page you will find the online application link or simply fill out and mail in a hard copy. The postmark deadline for the completed application and accompanying materials is April 4, 2011. If interested, see Mrs. Miller in guidance for more information.

Additional scholarship opportunities for seniors:

Scholarships are open to students enrolled or planning to attend full time programs at an accredited college or university or an ASE/NATEF certified post secondary vocational program in mechanical, collision, heavy duty, or alternate fuel programs. Students apply online at www.automotivescholarships.com. They must complete the application including a short essay on their career goals. They must submit their high school transcript, and if they are already in a post secondary program, that transcript, too. They must also submit at least one letter of reference. Deadline for submission of applications is March 31, 2011.

Frank James – SkyLine Scholarship – Applicants must be graduating high school seniors whose parents are current members of SkyLine, and long with their parents, reside full-time in the cooperative’s five-county service area. Applicants must have been accepted to a four- or two- year accredited school and exhibit financial need. Five $1000 scholarships and five $500 scholarships will be awarded this year. The $1000 is renewable for four years and the $500 is renewable for two years. Applications are available in guidance. Deadline for submission to Mrs. Miller is April 15, 2011.

Mount Rogers Area Christmas Tree Growers Association – Accepting applications from 2011 graduates of area high schools for their two $750 scholarships. See Mrs. Miller in guidance for an application. Deadline for submission is April 15, 2011.

NC Strawberry Association Scholarship – This scholarship is open to high school seniors or current college students applying, accepted to, or currently enrolled in a land grant university who are interested in or having declared a major in a program of study directly related to the strawberry industry. The scholarship award for 2011 is $500. The number of scholarships awarded will be based on funds available and applications received. Deadline to apply is May 1, 2011. For more information, visit www.ncstrawberry.org/docs/AboutScholarship2011.htm or contact NCSA at info@ncstrawberry.com.

The Gallery Collection’s 5th Annual Create-A-Greeting-Card $10,000 Scholarship Contest has officially begun. They are offering students a chance to win $10,000 towards their education plus a $1000 award for their school. Entering the contest is easy. Students must submit a unique photo, piece of artwork, or computer graphic for the front of a greeting card. The student with the best design will win a $10,000 scholarship and have his/her design made into an actual card to be sold in their line. Entries accepted March 17, 2011 – January 14, 2012. To apply, visit http://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm.

Announcements

Volunteer Opportunity
April 8th: Family Fun Night: Sparta School 5:00 pm, Call Resource Center 372-6583 or Partnership for Children 372-2846
April 5th: Pinwheel Garden to Support Healthy Children 3:30 pm. Call Pam at 372-6583.

All FCA club members need to pay $20 for their t-shirts to Mrs. Miller by Thursday.

There will be a prom committee meeting in Mrs. Rudy's room on Wednesday, March 30.

Yearbook on sale for $55.00 deposit $30.00.

ATTENTION JUNIORS: Pay your $40 prom fee to Courtney Pruitt.
Attention seniors:

FRS Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. – Two high school juniors will be sponsored annually for this program that is held June 4 – 8, 2011. Eligibility requirements include: Be a high school junior in Skyline’s five-county service area, have at least a 3.25 grade-point average, exhibit demonstrated leadership in campus organizations, exhibit demonstrated leadership through volunteer activities, submit an essay of 500 words on one of three selected topics (listed on application), write a brief letter stating why you would like to attend and your future plans beyond high school, and provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher or school official. Applications are available in guidance. Deadline for submission of application is April 4, 2011 to Mrs. Miller.

N.C. Cooperative Leadership Conference, White Lake, NC – This is a five-day program that focuses on leadership, how cooperatives operate and traditional camp activities that is held June 20-24, 2011. Up to 10 rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors will be sponsored. Eligibility requirements include: Be single and a rising junior or senior (must be 15 years old at time of camp) at a public high school in Skyline’s service area, be able to attend the entire leadership conference, be willing to utilize training following participation in the leadership conference, have leadership potential, and previous conference attendees may not reapply for this program in any subsequent year. Applications are available in guidance. Deadline for submission is April 15, 2011 to Mrs. Miller.

The Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund was established October 2001 by the family of the late Janice Marie Scott. She was among the 125 individuals who perished in the Pentagon during the attacks by terrorists on the morning of September 11, 2001. Six $2500 scholarships will be awarded on a one-time basis. Deadline for submission of applications is March 31, 2011. See Mrs. Miller in guidance for more information.

You may qualify for the Bob R. McGuire Memorial Scholarship or the North Carolina Child Support Council Scholarship. Deadline for submission is April 15, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The N.C. Association of Rescue and EMS administrates the Whitlow-Osborne Scholarship for the Carson and Maggie Whitlow and William F. Osborne families and will each year award (1) $2000 scholarship to a High School Senior or Member of an Emergency Services organization in Alleghany County (among others). Recipient must enter into an Emergency Services Curriculum for a course of study at a community college, technical institute, or an accredited trade school in the fall that same year. Awards will be paid to the student in installments of $500 per semester. This scholarship may be awarded for a total of (2) years. Deadline for submission of application is March 31, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for application.

The North Carolina Bar Association is continuing its program of awarding scholarships to children of North Carolina law enforcement officers killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. The application can be accessed by going to this link: http://younglawyers.ncbar.org/media/207370/childrenofslainorpermanentlydisabledlawenforcementofficers.pdf. Deadline for submission of completed applications is Friday, April 1, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The North Carolina Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1970 to provide scholarships for deserving students who indicate a desire to enter the profession of Accounting. The scholarship awards for 2011-2012 school year will be $500 each. Deadline for submission of application is April 15, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The State Employees Association of North Carolina’s (SEANC) scholarship is available online at www.seanc.org and must be returned, completed, to the Scholarship Chairman of the district of which the parent is a member. All applications must be postmarked by April 15, 2011. The applicant and/or parent or guardian must be a member of SEANC. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

Add to junior opportunities:

North Carolina Community Development Initiative Summer Youth Community Economic Development Leadership Internship Program – If you are a rising high school senior and wish to apply to our eight-week, paid internship program, please visit our website at www.ncinitiative.org and in the Special Projects section on the Internship page you will find the online application link or simply fill out and mail in a hard copy. The postmark deadline for the completed application and accompanying materials is April 4, 2011. If interested, see Mrs. Miller in guidance for more information.

Additional scholarship opportunities for seniors:

Scholarships are open to students enrolled or planning to attend full time programs at an accredited college or university or an ASE/NATEF certified post secondary vocational program in mechanical, collision, heavy duty, or alternate fuel programs. Students apply online at www.automotivescholarships.com. They must complete the application including a short essay on their career goals. They must submit their high school transcript, and if they are already in a post secondary program, that transcript, too. They must also submit at least one letter of reference. Deadline for submission of applications is March 31, 2011.

Frank James – SkyLine Scholarship – Applicants must be graduating high school seniors whose parents are current members of SkyLine, and long with their parents, reside full-time in the cooperative’s five-county service area. Applicants must have been accepted to a four- or two- year accredited school and exhibit financial need. Five $1000 scholarships and five $500 scholarships will be awarded this year. The $1000 is renewable for four years and the $500 is renewable for two years. Applications are available in guidance. Deadline for submission to Mrs. Miller is April 15, 2011.

Mount Rogers Area Christmas Tree Growers Association – Accepting applications from 2011 graduates of area high schools for their two $750 scholarships. See Mrs. Miller in guidance for an application. Deadline for submission is April 15, 2011.

NC Strawberry Association Scholarship – This scholarship is open to high school seniors or current college students applying, accepted to, or currently enrolled in a land grant university who are interested in or having declared a major in a program of study directly related to the strawberry industry. The scholarship award for 2011 is $500. The number of scholarships awarded will be based on funds available and applications received. Deadline to apply is May 1, 2011. For more information, visit www.ncstrawberry.org/docs/AboutScholarship2011.htm or contact NCSA at info@ncstrawberry.com.

The Gallery Collection’s 5th Annual Create-A-Greeting-Card $10,000 Scholarship Contest has officially begun. They are offering students a chance to win $10,000 towards their education plus a $1000 award for their school. Entering the contest is easy. Students must submit a unique photo, piece of artwork, or computer graphic for the front of a greeting card. The student with the best design will win a $10,000 scholarship and have his/her design made into an actual card to be sold in their line. Entries accepted March 17, 2011 – January 14, 2012. To apply, visit http://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm.

Announcements

Any Horse Club member attending the Bull Riding on March 29th needs to turn in permission forms to Mrs. Hash by Monday March 28th.

Congratulations to Lucas Edwards for his tennis singles win yesterday against East Surry.

Wrestling Banquet for K-12, Sunday, March 27, @ 2:00 in the AHS Cafeteria. Bring a covered dish.

Volunteer Opportunity
April 2nd: Wrestling Tournament See Coach Linker
April 8th: Family Fun Night: Sparta School 5:00 pm, Call Resource Center 372-6583 or Partnership for Children 372-2846
April 5th: Pinwheel Garden to Support Healthy Children 3:30 pm. Call Pam at 372-6583.

Yearbook on sale for $55.00 deposit $30.00.

ATTENTION JUNIORS: Pay your $40 prom fee to Courtney Pruitt.
Attention seniors:

FRS Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. – Two high school juniors will be sponsored annually for this program that is held June 4 – 8, 2011. Eligibility requirements include: Be a high school junior in Skyline’s five-county service area, have at least a 3.25 grade-point average, exhibit demonstrated leadership in campus organizations, exhibit demonstrated leadership through volunteer activities, submit an essay of 500 words on one of three selected topics (listed on application), write a brief letter stating why you would like to attend and your future plans beyond high school, and provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher or school official. Applications are available in guidance. Deadline for submission of application is April 4, 2011 to Mrs. Miller.

N.C. Cooperative Leadership Conference, White Lake, NC – This is a five-day program that focuses on leadership, how cooperatives operate and traditional camp activities that is held June 20-24, 2011. Up to 10 rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors will be sponsored. Eligibility requirements include: Be single and a rising junior or senior (must be 15 years old at time of camp) at a public high school in Skyline’s service area, be able to attend the entire leadership conference, be willing to utilize training following participation in the leadership conference, have leadership potential, and previous conference attendees may not reapply for this program in any subsequent year. Applications are available in guidance. Deadline for submission is April 15, 2011 to Mrs. Miller.

The Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund was established October 2001 by the family of the late Janice Marie Scott. She was among the 125 individuals who perished in the Pentagon during the attacks by terrorists on the morning of September 11, 2001. Six $2500 scholarships will be awarded on a one-time basis. Deadline for submission of applications is March 31, 2011. See Mrs. Miller in guidance for more information.

You may qualify for the Bob R. McGuire Memorial Scholarship or the North Carolina Child Support Council Scholarship. Deadline for submission is April 15, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The N.C. Association of Rescue and EMS administrates the Whitlow-Osborne Scholarship for the Carson and Maggie Whitlow and William F. Osborne families and will each year award (1) $2000 scholarship to a High School Senior or Member of an Emergency Services organization in Alleghany County (among others). Recipient must enter into an Emergency Services Curriculum for a course of study at a community college, technical institute, or an accredited trade school in the fall that same year. Awards will be paid to the student in installments of $500 per semester. This scholarship may be awarded for a total of (2) years. Deadline for submission of application is March 31, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for application.

The North Carolina Bar Association is continuing its program of awarding scholarships to children of North Carolina law enforcement officers killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. The application can be accessed by going to this link: http://younglawyers.ncbar.org/media/207370/childrenofslainorpermanentlydisabledlawenforcementofficers.pdf. Deadline for submission of completed applications is Friday, April 1, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The North Carolina Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1970 to provide scholarships for deserving students who indicate a desire to enter the profession of Accounting. The scholarship awards for 2011-2012 school year will be $500 each. Deadline for submission of application is April 15, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The State Employees Association of North Carolina’s (SEANC) scholarship is available online at www.seanc.org and must be returned, completed, to the Scholarship Chairman of the district of which the parent is a member. All applications must be postmarked by April 15, 2011. The applicant and/or parent or guardian must be a member of SEANC. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

Add to junior opportunities:

North Carolina Community Development Initiative Summer Youth Community Economic Development Leadership Internship Program – If you are a rising high school senior and wish to apply to our eight-week, paid internship program, please visit our website at www.ncinitiative.org and in the Special Projects section on the Internship page you will find the online application link or simply fill out and mail in a hard copy. The postmark deadline for the completed application and accompanying materials is April 4, 2011. If interested, see Mrs. Miller in guidance for more information.

Additional scholarship opportunities for seniors:

Scholarships are open to students enrolled or planning to attend full time programs at an accredited college or university or an ASE/NATEF certified post secondary vocational program in mechanical, collision, heavy duty, or alternate fuel programs. Students apply online at www.automotivescholarships.com. They must complete the application including a short essay on their career goals. They must submit their high school transcript, and if they are already in a post secondary program, that transcript, too. They must also submit at least one letter of reference. Deadline for submission of applications is March 31, 2011.

Frank James – SkyLine Scholarship – Applicants must be graduating high school seniors whose parents are current members of SkyLine, and long with their parents, reside full-time in the cooperative’s five-county service area. Applicants must have been accepted to a four- or two- year accredited school and exhibit financial need. Five $1000 scholarships and five $500 scholarships will be awarded this year. The $1000 is renewable for four years and the $500 is renewable for two years. Applications are available in guidance. Deadline for submission to Mrs. Miller is April 15, 2011.

Mount Rogers Area Christmas Tree Growers Association – Accepting applications from 2011 graduates of area high schools for their two $750 scholarships. See Mrs. Miller in guidance for an application. Deadline for submission is April 15, 2011.

NC Strawberry Association Scholarship – This scholarship is open to high school seniors or current college students applying, accepted to, or currently enrolled in a land grant university who are interested in or having declared a major in a program of study directly related to the strawberry industry. The scholarship award for 2011 is $500. The number of scholarships awarded will be based on funds available and applications received. Deadline to apply is May 1, 2011. For more information, visit www.ncstrawberry.org/docs/AboutScholarship2011.htm or contact NCSA at info@ncstrawberry.com.

The Gallery Collection’s 5th Annual Create-A-Greeting-Card $10,000 Scholarship Contest has officially begun. They are offering students a chance to win $10,000 towards their education plus a $1000 award for their school. Entering the contest is easy. Students must submit a unique photo, piece of artwork, or computer graphic for the front of a greeting card. The student with the best design will win a $10,000 scholarship and have his/her design made into an actual card to be sold in their line. Entries accepted March 17, 2011 – January 14, 2012. To apply, visit http://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm.

Announcements

Any Horse Club member attending the Bull Riding on March 29th needs to turn in permission forms to Mrs. Hash by Monday March 28th.

Drama Club Members Please stop by to see Mrs. Ward Mr. Vogler or Mrs. Clark today.

Congratulations to Cody Hamm and Lucas Edwards for their tennis doubles win against East Wilkes yesterday, and Garrison Wagoner and Brad Wishon for their exhibition doubles win.

Dream Team Members will be going to speak at Piney Creek School on Thursday. Presenters for the 3rd, 4th and 5th graders need to be to the bus by 7:45 in the morning. Presenters to the 6th, 7th and 8th graders the bus will leave at 12:00.

Volunteer Opportunity
April 2nd: Wrestling Tournament See Coach Linker
April 8th: Family Fun Night: Sparta School 5:00 pm, Call Resource Center 372-6583 or Partnership for Children 372-2846
April 5th: Pinwheel Garden to Support Healthy Children 3:30 pm. Call Pam at 372-6583.

Yearbook on sale for $55.00 deposit $30.00.

ATTENTION JUNIORS: Pay your $40 prom fee to Courtney Pruitt.
Attention seniors:

FRS Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. – Two high school juniors will be sponsored annually for this program that is held June 4 – 8, 2011. Eligibility requirements include: Be a high school junior in Skyline’s five-county service area, have at least a 3.25 grade-point average, exhibit demonstrated leadership in campus organizations, exhibit demonstrated leadership through volunteer activities, submit an essay of 500 words on one of three selected topics (listed on application), write a brief letter stating why you would like to attend and your future plans beyond high school, and provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher or school official. Applications are available in guidance. Deadline for submission of application is April 4, 2011 to Mrs. Miller.

N.C. Cooperative Leadership Conference, White Lake, NC – This is a five-day program that focuses on leadership, how cooperatives operate and traditional camp activities that is held June 20-24, 2011. Up to 10 rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors will be sponsored. Eligibility requirements include: Be single and a rising junior or senior (must be 15 years old at time of camp) at a public high school in Skyline’s service area, be able to attend the entire leadership conference, be willing to utilize training following participation in the leadership conference, have leadership potential, and previous conference attendees may not reapply for this program in any subsequent year. Applications are available in guidance. Deadline for submission is April 15, 2011 to Mrs. Miller.

The Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund was established October 2001 by the family of the late Janice Marie Scott. She was among the 125 individuals who perished in the Pentagon during the attacks by terrorists on the morning of September 11, 2001. Six $2500 scholarships will be awarded on a one-time basis. Deadline for submission of applications is March 31, 2011. See Mrs. Miller in guidance for more information.

You may qualify for the Bob R. McGuire Memorial Scholarship or the North Carolina Child Support Council Scholarship. Deadline for submission is April 15, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The N.C. Association of Rescue and EMS administrates the Whitlow-Osborne Scholarship for the Carson and Maggie Whitlow and William F. Osborne families and will each year award (1) $2000 scholarship to a High School Senior or Member of an Emergency Services organization in Alleghany County (among others). Recipient must enter into an Emergency Services Curriculum for a course of study at a community college, technical institute, or an accredited trade school in the fall that same year. Awards will be paid to the student in installments of $500 per semester. This scholarship may be awarded for a total of (2) years. Deadline for submission of application is March 31, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for application.

The North Carolina Bar Association is continuing its program of awarding scholarships to children of North Carolina law enforcement officers killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. The application can be accessed by going to this link: http://younglawyers.ncbar.org/media/207370/childrenofslainorpermanentlydisabledlawenforcementofficers.pdf. Deadline for submission of completed applications is Friday, April 1, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The North Carolina Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1970 to provide scholarships for deserving students who indicate a desire to enter the profession of Accounting. The scholarship awards for 2011-2012 school year will be $500 each. Deadline for submission of application is April 15, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The State Employees Association of North Carolina’s (SEANC) scholarship is available online at www.seanc.org and must be returned, completed, to the Scholarship Chairman of the district of which the parent is a member. All applications must be postmarked by April 15, 2011. The applicant and/or parent or guardian must be a member of SEANC. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

Add to junior opportunities:

North Carolina Community Development Initiative Summer Youth Community Economic Development Leadership Internship Program – If you are a rising high school senior and wish to apply to our eight-week, paid internship program, please visit our website at www.ncinitiative.org and in the Special Projects section on the Internship page you will find the online application link or simply fill out and mail in a hard copy. The postmark deadline for the completed application and accompanying materials is April 4, 2011. If interested, see Mrs. Miller in guidance for more information.

Additional scholarship opportunities for seniors:

Scholarships are open to students enrolled or planning to attend full time programs at an accredited college or university or an ASE/NATEF certified post secondary vocational program in mechanical, collision, heavy duty, or alternate fuel programs. Students apply online at www.automotivescholarships.com. They must complete the application including a short essay on their career goals. They must submit their high school transcript, and if they are already in a post secondary program, that transcript, too. They must also submit at least one letter of reference. Deadline for submission of applications is March 31, 2011.

Frank James – SkyLine Scholarship – Applicants must be graduating high school seniors whose parents are current members of SkyLine, and long with their parents, reside full-time in the cooperative’s five-county service area. Applicants must have been accepted to a four- or two- year accredited school and exhibit financial need. Five $1000 scholarships and five $500 scholarships will be awarded this year. The $1000 is renewable for four years and the $500 is renewable for two years. Applications are available in guidance. Deadline for submission to Mrs. Miller is April 15, 2011.

Mount Rogers Area Christmas Tree Growers Association – Accepting applications from 2011 graduates of area high schools for their two $750 scholarships. See Mrs. Miller in guidance for an application. Deadline for submission is April 15, 2011.

NC Strawberry Association Scholarship – This scholarship is open to high school seniors or current college students applying, accepted to, or currently enrolled in a land grant university who are interested in or having declared a major in a program of study directly related to the strawberry industry. The scholarship award for 2011 is $500. The number of scholarships awarded will be based on funds available and applications received. Deadline to apply is May 1, 2011. For more information, visit www.ncstrawberry.org/docs/AboutScholarship2011.htm or contact NCSA at info@ncstrawberry.com.

The Gallery Collection’s 5th Annual Create-A-Greeting-Card $10,000 Scholarship Contest has officially begun. They are offering students a chance to win $10,000 towards their education plus a $1000 award for their school. Entering the contest is easy. Students must submit a unique photo, piece of artwork, or computer graphic for the front of a greeting card. The student with the best design will win a $10,000 scholarship and have his/her design made into an actual card to be sold in their line. Entries accepted March 17, 2011 – January 14, 2012. To apply, visit http://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm.

Announcements

Congratulations to Lucas Edwards and Andrew Whitehead for their single wins against Starmount yesterday in tennis.

Any Horse Club member attending the Bull Riding on March 29th needs ti turn in permission forms to Mrs. Hash by Monday March 28th.

Dream Team Members will be going to speak at Piney Creek School on Thursday. Presenters for the 3rd, 4th and 5th graders need to be to the bus by 7:45 in the morning. Presenters to the 6th, 7th and 8th graders the bus will leave at 12:00.

Volunteer Opportunity
April 2nd: Wrestling Tournament See Coach Linker
April 8th: Family Fun Night: Sparta School 5:00 pm, Call Resource Center 372-6583 or Partnership for Children 372-2846
April 5th: Pinwheel Garden to Support Healthy Children 3:30 pm. Call Pam at 372-6583.

Yearbook on sale for $55.00 deposit $30.00.

ATTENTION JUNIORS: Pay your $40 prom fee to Courtney Pruitt.
Attention seniors:

FRS Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. – Two high school juniors will be sponsored annually for this program that is held June 4 – 8, 2011. Eligibility requirements include: Be a high school junior in Skyline’s five-county service area, have at least a 3.25 grade-point average, exhibit demonstrated leadership in campus organizations, exhibit demonstrated leadership through volunteer activities, submit an essay of 500 words on one of three selected topics (listed on application), write a brief letter stating why you would like to attend and your future plans beyond high school, and provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher or school official. Applications are available in guidance. Deadline for submission of application is April 4, 2011 to Mrs. Miller.

N.C. Cooperative Leadership Conference, White Lake, NC – This is a five-day program that focuses on leadership, how cooperatives operate and traditional camp activities that is held June 20-24, 2011. Up to 10 rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors will be sponsored. Eligibility requirements include: Be single and a rising junior or senior (must be 15 years old at time of camp) at a public high school in Skyline’s service area, be able to attend the entire leadership conference, be willing to utilize training following participation in the leadership conference, have leadership potential, and previous conference attendees may not reapply for this program in any subsequent year. Applications are available in guidance. Deadline for submission is April 15, 2011 to Mrs. Miller.

The Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund was established October 2001 by the family of the late Janice Marie Scott. She was among the 125 individuals who perished in the Pentagon during the attacks by terrorists on the morning of September 11, 2001. Six $2500 scholarships will be awarded on a one-time basis. Deadline for submission of applications is March 31, 2011. See Mrs. Miller in guidance for more information.

You may qualify for the Bob R. McGuire Memorial Scholarship or the North Carolina Child Support Council Scholarship. Deadline for submission is April 15, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The N.C. Association of Rescue and EMS administrates the Whitlow-Osborne Scholarship for the Carson and Maggie Whitlow and William F. Osborne families and will each year award (1) $2000 scholarship to a High School Senior or Member of an Emergency Services organization in Alleghany County (among others). Recipient must enter into an Emergency Services Curriculum for a course of study at a community college, technical institute, or an accredited trade school in the fall that same year. Awards will be paid to the student in installments of $500 per semester. This scholarship may be awarded for a total of (2) years. Deadline for submission of application is March 31, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for application.

The North Carolina Bar Association is continuing its program of awarding scholarships to children of North Carolina law enforcement officers killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. The application can be accessed by going to this link: http://younglawyers.ncbar.org/media/207370/childrenofslainorpermanentlydisabledlawenforcementofficers.pdf. Deadline for submission of completed applications is Friday, April 1, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The North Carolina Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1970 to provide scholarships for deserving students who indicate a desire to enter the profession of Accounting. The scholarship awards for 2011-2012 school year will be $500 each. Deadline for submission of application is April 15, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The State Employees Association of North Carolina’s (SEANC) scholarship is available online at www.seanc.org and must be returned, completed, to the Scholarship Chairman of the district of which the parent is a member. All applications must be postmarked by April 15, 2011. The applicant and/or parent or guardian must be a member of SEANC. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

Add to junior opportunities:

North Carolina Community Development Initiative Summer Youth Community Economic Development Leadership Internship Program – If you are a rising high school senior and wish to apply to our eight-week, paid internship program, please visit our website at www.ncinitiative.org and in the Special Projects section on the Internship page you will find the online application link or simply fill out and mail in a hard copy. The postmark deadline for the completed application and accompanying materials is April 4, 2011. If interested, see Mrs. Miller in guidance for more information.

Additional scholarship opportunities for seniors:

Scholarships are open to students enrolled or planning to attend full time programs at an accredited college or university or an ASE/NATEF certified post secondary vocational program in mechanical, collision, heavy duty, or alternate fuel programs. Students apply online at www.automotivescholarships.com. They must complete the application including a short essay on their career goals. They must submit their high school transcript, and if they are already in a post secondary program, that transcript, too. They must also submit at least one letter of reference. Deadline for submission of applications is March 31, 2011.

Frank James – SkyLine Scholarship – Applicants must be graduating high school seniors whose parents are current members of SkyLine, and long with their parents, reside full-time in the cooperative’s five-county service area. Applicants must have been accepted to a four- or two- year accredited school and exhibit financial need. Five $1000 scholarships and five $500 scholarships will be awarded this year. The $1000 is renewable for four years and the $500 is renewable for two years. Applications are available in guidance. Deadline for submission to Mrs. Miller is April 15, 2011.

Mount Rogers Area Christmas Tree Growers Association – Accepting applications from 2011 graduates of area high schools for their two $750 scholarships. See Mrs. Miller in guidance for an application. Deadline for submission is April 15, 2011.

NC Strawberry Association Scholarship – This scholarship is open to high school seniors or current college students applying, accepted to, or currently enrolled in a land grant university who are interested in or having declared a major in a program of study directly related to the strawberry industry. The scholarship award for 2011 is $500. The number of scholarships awarded will be based on funds available and applications received. Deadline to apply is May 1, 2011. For more information, visit www.ncstrawberry.org/docs/AboutScholarship2011.htm or contact NCSA at info@ncstrawberry.com.

The Gallery Collection’s 5th Annual Create-A-Greeting-Card $10,000 Scholarship Contest has officially begun. They are offering students a chance to win $10,000 towards their education plus a $1000 award for their school. Entering the contest is easy. Students must submit a unique photo, piece of artwork, or computer graphic for the front of a greeting card. The student with the best design will win a $10,000 scholarship and have his/her design made into an actual card to be sold in their line. Entries accepted March 17, 2011 – January 14, 2012. To apply, visit http://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm.

Announcements

Congratulations to Cody Hamm for the tennis singles win over Forbush and Garrison Wagoner and Brad Wishon for their exhibitition win.

Dream Team Members will be going to speak at Piney Creek School on Thursday. Presenters for the 3rd, 4th and 5th graders need to be to the bus by 7:45 in the morning. Presenters to the 6th, 7th and 8th graders the bus will leave at 12:00.

Volunteer Opportunity
April 2nd: Wrestling Tournament See Coach Linker
April 8th: Family Fun Night: Sparta School 5:00 pm, Call Resource Center 372-6583 or Partnership for Children 372-2846
April 5th: Pinwheel Garden to Support Healthy Children 3:30 pm. Call Pam at 372-6583.

Yearbook on sale for $55.00 deposit $30.00.

Cheerleading Try-outs begins today at 3:30 in the new gym.

ATTENTION JUNIORS: Pay your $40 prom fee to Courtney Pruitt.
Attention seniors:

The Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund was established October 2001 by the family of the late Janice Marie Scott. She was among the 125 individuals who perished in the Pentagon during the attacks by terrorists on the morning of September 11, 2001. Six $2500 scholarships will be awarded on a one-time basis. Deadline for submission of applications is March 31, 2011. See Mrs. Miller in guidance for more information.

You may qualify for the Bob R. McGuire Memorial Scholarship or the North Carolina Child Support Council Scholarship. Deadline for submission is April 15, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The N.C. Association of Rescue and EMS administrates the Whitlow-Osborne Scholarship for the Carson and Maggie Whitlow and William F. Osborne families and will each year award (1) $2000 scholarship to a High School Senior or Member of an Emergency Services organization in Alleghany County (among others). Recipient must enter into an Emergency Services Curriculum for a course of study at a community college, technical institute, or an accredited trade school in the fall that same year. Awards will be paid to the student in installments of $500 per semester. This scholarship may be awarded for a total of (2) years. Deadline for submission of application is March 31, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for application.

The North Carolina Bar Association is continuing its program of awarding scholarships to children of North Carolina law enforcement officers killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. The application can be accessed by going to this link: http://younglawyers.ncbar.org/media/207370/childrenofslainorpermanentlydisabledlawenforcementofficers.pdf. Deadline for submission of completed applications is Friday, April 1, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The North Carolina Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1970 to provide scholarships for deserving students who indicate a desire to enter the profession of Accounting. The scholarship awards for 2011-2012 school year will be $500 each. Deadline for submission of application is April 15, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The State Employees Association of North Carolina’s (SEANC) scholarship is available online at www.seanc.org and must be returned, completed, to the Scholarship Chairman of the district of which the parent is a member. All applications must be postmarked by April 15, 2011. The applicant and/or parent or guardian must be a member of SEANC. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

Announcements

There will be a Parent Volleyball Meeting, tonight at 6:00 in the AHS cafeteria for all girls in grades 8-11 that are interested in playing Volleyball next year.

All Envirothon team members please turn in your permission forms to Mr. Cole today.

Thurs far, the Beta Club has raised $78 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Please try to get your 2 shamrock's sold and turned in by today! Let's try to get at least $100.00

Volunteer Opportunity
April 2nd: Wrestling Tournament See Coach Linker
April 8th: Family Fun Night: Sparta School 5:00 pm, Call Resource Center 372-6583 or Partnership for Children 372-2846
April 5th: Pinwheel Garden to Support Healthy Children 3:30 pm. Call Pam at 372-6583.

Yearbook on sale for $55.00 deposit $30.00.

Congratulations to the following for their tennis wins over North Wilkes yesterday. Singles: Andrew Whitehead, Doubles: Cody Hamm and Lucas Edwards, Exhibition: Garrison Wagoner and Brad Wishon

Cheerleading Try-outs start Monday.

ATTENTION JUNIORS: Pay your $40 prom fee to Courtney Pruitt.
Attention seniors:

The Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund was established October 2001 by the family of the late Janice Marie Scott. She was among the 125 individuals who perished in the Pentagon during the attacks by terrorists on the morning of September 11, 2001. Six $2500 scholarships will be awarded on a one-time basis. Deadline for submission of applications is March 31, 2011. See Mrs. Miller in guidance for more information.

You may qualify for the Bob R. McGuire Memorial Scholarship or the North Carolina Child Support Council Scholarship. Deadline for submission is April 15, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The N.C. Association of Rescue and EMS administrates the Whitlow-Osborne Scholarship for the Carson and Maggie Whitlow and William F. Osborne families and will each year award (1) $2000 scholarship to a High School Senior or Member of an Emergency Services organization in Alleghany County (among others). Recipient must enter into an Emergency Services Curriculum for a course of study at a community college, technical institute, or an accredited trade school in the fall that same year. Awards will be paid to the student in installments of $500 per semester. This scholarship may be awarded for a total of (2) years. Deadline for submission of application is March 31, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for application.

The North Carolina Bar Association is continuing its program of awarding scholarships to children of North Carolina law enforcement officers killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. The application can be accessed by going to this link: http://younglawyers.ncbar.org/media/207370/childrenofslainorpermanentlydisabledlawenforcementofficers.pdf. Deadline for submission of completed applications is Friday, April 1, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The North Carolina Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1970 to provide scholarships for deserving students who indicate a desire to enter the profession of Accounting. The scholarship awards for 2011-2012 school year will be $500 each. Deadline for submission of application is April 15, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The State Employees Association of North Carolina’s (SEANC) scholarship is available online at www.seanc.org and must be returned, completed, to the Scholarship Chairman of the district of which the parent is a member. All applications must be postmarked by April 15, 2011. The applicant and/or parent or guardian must be a member of SEANC. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

Announcements

Congratulations to the JV girls softball team for their 7-1 victory over Wilkes Central last night.

There will be a Parent Volleyball Meeting, Thursday, March 17th at 6:00 in the AHS cafeteria, for all girls in grades 8-11 that are interested in playing Volleyball next year. Please pick up a paper in the office.

A reminder that NTHS membership applications are due today to Mrs. Weeks.

Drivers Ed Classes will begin today at 3:15 in the Cyber Classroom. Any students who are 141/2 may take part in these classes.

Volunteer Opportunity
April 2nd: Wrestling Tournament See Coach Linker
April 8th: Family Fun Night: Sparta School 5:00 pm, Call Resource Center 372-6583 or Partnership for Children 372-2846
April 5th: Pinwheel Garden to Support Healthy Children 3:30 pm. Call Pam at 372-6583.


Yearbook on sale for $55.00 deposit $30.00.

Cheerleading applications are due today. Try-outs start March 21st applications are available in Mrs. Duncan's office.

ATTENTION JUNIORS: Pay your $40 prom fee to Courtney Pruitt.
Attention seniors:

The Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund was established October 2001 by the family of the late Janice Marie Scott. She was among the 125 individuals who perished in the Pentagon during the attacks by terrorists on the morning of September 11, 2001. Six $2500 scholarships will be awarded on a one-time basis. Deadline for submission of applications is March 31, 2011. See Mrs. Miller in guidance for more information.

You may qualify for the Bob R. McGuire Memorial Scholarship or the North Carolina Child Support Council Scholarship. Deadline for submission is April 15, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The N.C. Association of Rescue and EMS administrates the Whitlow-Osborne Scholarship for the Carson and Maggie Whitlow and William F. Osborne families and will each year award (1) $2000 scholarship to a High School Senior or Member of an Emergency Services organization in Alleghany County (among others). Recipient must enter into an Emergency Services Curriculum for a course of study at a community college, technical institute, or an accredited trade school in the fall that same year. Awards will be paid to the student in installments of $500 per semester. This scholarship may be awarded for a total of (2) years. Deadline for submission of application is March 31, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for application.

The North Carolina Bar Association is continuing its program of awarding scholarships to children of North Carolina law enforcement officers killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. The application can be accessed by going to this link: http://younglawyers.ncbar.org/media/207370/childrenofslainorpermanentlydisabledlawenforcementofficers.pdf. Deadline for submission of completed applications is Friday, April 1, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The North Carolina Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1970 to provide scholarships for deserving students who indicate a desire to enter the profession of Accounting. The scholarship awards for 2011-2012 school year will be $500 each. Deadline for submission of application is April 15, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The State Employees Association of North Carolina’s (SEANC) scholarship is available online at www.seanc.org and must be returned, completed, to the Scholarship Chairman of the district of which the parent is a member. All applications must be postmarked by April 15, 2011. The applicant and/or parent or guardian must be a member of SEANC. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

Announcements

There will be a Parent Volleyball Meeting, Thursday, March 17th at 6:00 in the AHS cafeteria, for all girls in grades 8-11 that are interested in playing Volleyball next year. Please pick up a paper in the office.

A reminder that NTHS membership applications are due by March 15th to Mrs. Weeks.

Drivers Ed Classes will begin March 15th at 3:15 in the Cyber Classroom. Any students who are 141/2 may take part in these classes.

Volunteer Opportunity
April 2nd: Wrestling Tournament See Coach Linker
April 8th: Family Fun Night: Sparta School 5:00 pm, Call Resource Center 372-6583 or Partnership for Children 372-2846
April 5th: Pinwheel Garden to Support Healthy Children 3:30 pm. Call Pam at 372-6583.


Yearbook on sale for $55.00 deposit $30.00.

Cheerleading applications are due today. Try-outs start March 21st applications are available in Mrs. Duncan's office.

ATTENTION JUNIORS: Pay your $40 prom fee to Courtney Pruitt.
Attention sophomores: Alleghany High School has been chosen by the SATELLITE (Science and Technology Enriching Lifelong Leadership In Tomorrow’s Endeavors) Program at NC State University to give sophomores the opportunity to attend this educational retreat May 14 – May 18, 2011. Applications are available in guidance or you can fill out the application online at clubs.ncsu.edu/satellite, print it and mail to their office. Cost to attend is $25, plus transportation to and from the program and any extra spending money.

Attention Students 15-18- ASU is offering a summer residential camp experience in Forensic Anthropology at ASU for 1 week. Information can be found at www.appstate.edu/-Robbinsgm/. Only 24 students will be accepted into each week. Camp fee is $600 and students must register by May 1, 2011. After May 1, a $50 processing fee applies. Weeks are July 17 – July 22 and July 24 – July 29. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

Attention seniors:

The SECU Foundation “People Helping People” Scholarship Program will award a graduating senior at each traditional public high school and two charter high schools in North Carolina a four-year college scholarship. All graduating seniors meeting the stated criteria will be eligible for consideration. This is a $10,000 (payable @ $1,250 per semester) to attend one of the 16 constituent campuses of the UNC System. Every graduating senior with a GPA of 2.5 will be considered for the scholarship. There is no formal application process. If you have been accepted to one of the 16 universities and meet the GPA criteria, see Mrs. Miller in guidance to be added to the list of candidates for review.

The SECU Foundation “People Helping People” Scholarship Program is also offering a $5,000 Community College Scholarship. See the financial aid office at the Community College you have been accepted to for more information.

The Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund was established October 2001 by the family of the late Janice Marie Scott. She was among the 125 individuals who perished in the Pentagon during the attacks by terrorists on the morning of September 11, 2001. Six $2500 scholarships will be awarded on a one-time basis. Deadline for submission of applications is March 31, 2011. See Mrs. Miller in guidance for more information.

You may qualify for the Bob R. McGuire Memorial Scholarship or the North Carolina Child Support Council Scholarship. Deadline for submission is April 15, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The N.C. Association of Rescue and EMS administrates the Whitlow-Osborne Scholarship for the Carson and Maggie Whitlow and William F. Osborne families and will each year award (1) $2000 scholarship to a High School Senior or Member of an Emergency Services organization in Alleghany County (among others). Recipient must enter into an Emergency Services Curriculum for a course of study at a community college, technical institute, or an accredited trade school in the fall that same year. Awards will be paid to the student in installments of $500 per semester. This scholarship may be awarded for a total of (2) years. Deadline for submission of application is March 31, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for application.

The North Carolina Bar Association is continuing its program of awarding scholarships to children of North Carolina law enforcement officers killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. The application can be accessed by going to this link: http://younglawyers.ncbar.org/media/207370/childrenofslainorpermanentlydisabledlawenforcementofficers.pdf. Deadline for submission of completed applications is Friday, April 1, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The North Carolina Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1970 to provide scholarships for deserving students who indicate a desire to enter the profession of Accounting. The scholarship awards for 2011-2012 school year will be $500 each. Deadline for submission of application is April 15, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The State Employees Association of North Carolina’s (SEANC) scholarship is available online at www.seanc.org and must be returned, completed, to the Scholarship Chairman of the district of which the parent is a member. All applications must be postmarked by April 15, 2011. The applicant and/or parent or guardian must be a member of SEANC. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

Any senior interested in a career as a CAT Diesel Technician is invited to apply to the Caterpillar Dealer Academy at Florence-Darlington Technical College in Florence, SC. This is a two-year associates degree program. See Mrs. Miller for more information.


North Carolina State University is holding an engineering Open House on Saturday, March 19, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. All high school students and their families are invited to come and learn more about their Engineering and Computer Science programs. Go online at www.engr.ncsu.edu and click on “Engineering Open House” under “Featured Events” for more information, driving directions and maps.

Summer opportunity available for three weeks this summer for students interested in art. The Blue Ridge Summer Institute for Young Artists at Sweet Briar College is a co-ed summer arts program for high school students interested in theatre, visual arts, and creative writing. All participants will receive an iPad, which they will keep after the program. They will also receive two hours of college credit for successfully completing the program. If you attend the Institute and later enroll at Sweet Briar, you will receive a $2,000 tuition scholarship. For more information, visit their website at sbc.edu/blur.

Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation is again sponsoring the Washington Youth Tour. This opportunity is open to high school juniors whose parents are active members in good standing where their local address is their primary residence. One winner will be selected from each of the counties listed: Caldwell, Watauga, Ashe, and Alleghany. This is an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. for the week of June 11-17, 2011. Deadline for submission of application is March 15, 2011. Applications are available in guidance. For more information go to www.BlueRidgeEMC.com. Winners will also be eligible to compete for three college scholarships totaling $6,500 available only to 2011 North Carolina Youth Tour winners.

Appalachian State University is pleased to announce their SAT Preparation Program at their campus on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, April 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, and 16, 2011. Register online at www.camps.appstate.edu.

Announcements

There will be a Parent Volleyball Meeting, Thursday, March 17th at 6:00 in the AHS cafeteria, for all girls in grades 8-11 that are interested in playing Volleyball next year. Please pick up a paper in the office.

Drivers Ed Classes will begin March 15th at 3:15 in the Cyber Classroom. Any students who are 141/2 may take part in these classes.

Seniors: Scholarship are due Friday!!!!!!!!!!!

Shamrock money for the MDS is due in ASAP.

Friday Beta Club Members wear your Beta Club t-shirt and pin.

Yearbook on sale for $55.00 deposit $30.00.

Cheerleading applications are due March 14th!! Try-outs start March 21st applications are available in Mrs. Duncan's office.

ATTENTION JUNIORS: Pay your $40 prom fee to Courtney Pruitt.
Attention juniors: Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation is again sponsoring the Washington Youth Tour for high school juniors in each of the four primary service districts. The trip is scheduled for June 11-17, 2011. You may apply online at www.blueridgeemc.com under “In the Community” tab. The deadline for applications is March 15, 2011 and interviews will be held in late March.

Attention sophomores: Alleghany High School has been chosen by the SATELLITE (Science and Technology Enriching Lifelong Leadership In Tomorrow’s Endeavors) Program at NC State University to give sophomores the opportunity to attend this educational retreat May 14 – May 18, 2011. Applications are available in guidance or you can fill out the application online at clubs.ncsu.edu/satellite, print it and mail to their office. Cost to attend is $25, plus transportation to and from the program and any extra spending money.

Attention Students 15-18- ASU is offering a summer residential camp experience in Forensic Anthropology at ASU for 1 week. Information can be found at www.appstate.edu/-Robbinsgm/. Only 24 students will be accepted into each week. Camp fee is $600 and students must register by May 1, 2011. After May 1, a $50 processing fee applies. Weeks are July 17 – July 22 and July 24 – July 29. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

Attention seniors:

The SECU Foundation “People Helping People” Scholarship Program will award a graduating senior at each traditional public high school and two charter high schools in North Carolina a four-year college scholarship. All graduating seniors meeting the stated criteria will be eligible for consideration. This is a $10,000 (payable @ $1,250 per semester) to attend one of the 16 constituent campuses of the UNC System. Every graduating senior with a GPA of 2.5 will be considered for the scholarship. There is no formal application process. If you have been accepted to one of the 16 universities and meet the GPA criteria, see Mrs. Miller in guidance to be added to the list of candidates for review.

The SECU Foundation “People Helping People” Scholarship Program is also offering a $5,000 Community College Scholarship. See the financial aid office at the Community College you have been accepted to for more information.

The Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund was established October 2001 by the family of the late Janice Marie Scott. She was among the 125 individuals who perished in the Pentagon during the attacks by terrorists on the morning of September 11, 2001. Six $2500 scholarships will be awarded on a one-time basis. Deadline for submission of applications is March 31, 2011. See Mrs. Miller in guidance for more information.

You may qualify for the Bob R. McGuire Memorial Scholarship or the North Carolina Child Support Council Scholarship. Deadline for submission is April 15, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The North Carolina Farm Bureau R. Flake Shaw Scholarship Program offers two opportunities. The university/college scholarship is valued at $3000 per year for four years. The community college scholarship is valued at $1000 per year for two years. Applications are available in guidance, at the local Farm Bureau office and online at www.ncfb.org/Programs/rfShaw/rfShaw.cfm. Deadline is March 15, 2011 at the local Farm Bureau office. See Mrs. Miller with any questions.

The N.C. Association of Rescue and EMS administrates the Whitlow-Osborne Scholarship for the Carson and Maggie Whitlow and William F. Osborne families and will each year award (1) $2000 scholarship to a High School Senior or Member of an Emergency Services organization in Alleghany County (among others). Recipient must enter into an Emergency Services Curriculum for a course of study at a community college, technical institute, or an accredited trade school in the fall that same year. Awards will be paid to the student in installments of $500 per semester. This scholarship may be awarded for a total of (2) years. Deadline for submission of application is March 31, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for application.

The North Carolina Bar Association is continuing its program of awarding scholarships to children of North Carolina law enforcement officers killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. The application can be accessed by going to this link: http://younglawyers.ncbar.org/media/207370/childrenofslainorpermanentlydisabledlawenforcementofficers.pdf. Deadline for submission of completed applications is Friday, April 1, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The North Carolina Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1970 to provide scholarships for deserving students who indicate a desire to enter the profession of Accounting. The scholarship awards for 2011-2012 school year will be $500 each. Deadline for submission of application is April 15, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The State Employees Association of North Carolina’s (SEANC) scholarship is available online at www.seanc.org and must be returned, completed, to the Scholarship Chairman of the district of which the parent is a member. All applications must be postmarked by April 15, 2011. The applicant and/or parent or guardian must be a member of SEANC. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

Any senior interested in a career as a CAT Diesel Technician is invited to apply to the Caterpillar Dealer Academy at Florence-Darlington Technical College in Florence, SC. This is a two-year associates degree program. See Mrs. Miller for more information.


North Carolina State University is holding an engineering Open House on Saturday, March 19, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. All high school students and their families are invited to come and learn more about their Engineering and Computer Science programs. Go online at www.engr.ncsu.edu and click on “Engineering Open House” under “Featured Events” for more information, driving directions and maps.

Summer opportunity available for three weeks this summer for students interested in art. The Blue Ridge Summer Institute for Young Artists at Sweet Briar College is a co-ed summer arts program for high school students interested in theatre, visual arts, and creative writing. All participants will receive an iPad, which they will keep after the program. They will also receive two hours of college credit for successfully completing the program. If you attend the Institute and later enroll at Sweet Briar, you will receive a $2,000 tuition scholarship. For more information, visit their website at sbc.edu/blur.

Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation is again sponsoring the Washington Youth Tour. This opportunity is open to high school juniors whose parents are active members in good standing where their local address is their primary residence. One winner will be selected from each of the counties listed: Caldwell, Watauga, Ashe, and Alleghany. This is an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. for the week of June 11-17, 2011. Deadline for submission of application is March 15, 2011. Applications are available in guidance. For more information go to www.BlueRidgeEMC.com. Winners will also be eligible to compete for three college scholarships totaling $6,500 available only to 2011 North Carolina Youth Tour winners.

Appalachian State University is pleased to announce their SAT Preparation Program at their campus on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, April 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, and 16, 2011. Register online at www.camps.appstate.edu.

Announcements

Drivers Ed Classes will begin March 15th at 3:15 in the Cyber Classroom. Any students who are 141/2 may take part in these classes.

Seniors: Scholarship applications are due Friday!!!!!!!!!!!

Shamrock money for the MDS is due in ASAP.

T-shirt signing and Beta Club breakfast will be Thursday. (Beta Club Members only). If you do not want a biscuit see Mrs. Hash TODAY)!
Friday Beta Club Members wear your Beta Club t-shirt and pin.

Congratulations to the AG. Mechanics team for taking 1st and 2nd place in the Foothills Federation AG Mechanics contest yesterday. Our top 4 placers: Josh Shepherd, Dylan Atwood, Chase Wood, and Brad Wishon will advance to the Regional. These were also the top 4 scorers in the earlier contest with Josh Shepherd scoring 94 out of 95 points.

Congrations to Cody Hamm for his singles win yesterday against Ashe County and Andrew Whitehead for his exhibition win.

Yearbook on sale for $55.00 deposit $30.00.

Cheerleading applications are due March 14th!! Try-outs start March 21st applications are available in Mrs. Duncan's office.


ATTENTION JUNIORS: Pay your $40 prom fee to Courtney Pruitt.

Need a good book? Come by the media center and see our new books on display. They are nominated for North Carolina Young Adult Book of the Year 2011. Vote on your favorite.

Attention juniors: Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation is again sponsoring the Washington Youth Tour for high school juniors in each of the four primary service districts. The trip is scheduled for June 11-17, 2011. You may apply online at www.blueridgeemc.com under “In the Community” tab. The deadline for applications is March 15, 2011 and interviews will be held in late March.

Attention sophomores: Alleghany High School has been chosen by the SATELLITE (Science and Technology Enriching Lifelong Leadership In Tomorrow’s Endeavors) Program at NC State University to give sophomores the opportunity to attend this educational retreat May 14 – May 18, 2011. Applications are available in guidance or you can fill out the application online at clubs.ncsu.edu/satellite, print it and mail to their office. Cost to attend is $25, plus transportation to and from the program and any extra spending money.

Attention Students 15-18- ASU is offering a summer residential camp experience in Forensic Anthropology at ASU for 1 week. Information can be found at www.appstate.edu/-Robbinsgm/. Only 24 students will be accepted into each week. Camp fee is $600 and students must register by May 1, 2011. After May 1, a $50 processing fee applies. Weeks are July 17 – July 22 and July 24 – July 29. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

Attention seniors:

The SECU Foundation “People Helping People” Scholarship Program will award a graduating senior at each traditional public high school and two charter high schools in North Carolina a four-year college scholarship. All graduating seniors meeting the stated criteria will be eligible for consideration. This is a $10,000 (payable @ $1,250 per semester) to attend one of the 16 constituent campuses of the UNC System. Every graduating senior with a GPA of 2.5 will be considered for the scholarship. There is no formal application process. If you have been accepted to one of the 16 universities and meet the GPA criteria, see Mrs. Miller in guidance to be added to the list of candidates for review.

The SECU Foundation “People Helping People” Scholarship Program is also offering a $5,000 Community College Scholarship. See the financial aid office at the Community College you have been accepted to for more information.

The Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund was established October 2001 by the family of the late Janice Marie Scott. She was among the 125 individuals who perished in the Pentagon during the attacks by terrorists on the morning of September 11, 2001. Six $2500 scholarships will be awarded on a one-time basis. Deadline for submission of applications is March 31, 2011. See Mrs. Miller in guidance for more information.

You may qualify for the Bob R. McGuire Memorial Scholarship or the North Carolina Child Support Council Scholarship. Deadline for submission is April 15, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The North Carolina Farm Bureau R. Flake Shaw Scholarship Program offers two opportunities. The university/college scholarship is valued at $3000 per year for four years. The community college scholarship is valued at $1000 per year for two years. Applications are available in guidance, at the local Farm Bureau office and online at www.ncfb.org/Programs/rfShaw/rfShaw.cfm. Deadline is March 15, 2011 at the local Farm Bureau office. See Mrs. Miller with any questions.

The N.C. Association of Rescue and EMS administrates the Whitlow-Osborne Scholarship for the Carson and Maggie Whitlow and William F. Osborne families and will each year award (1) $2000 scholarship to a High School Senior or Member of an Emergency Services organization in Alleghany County (among others). Recipient must enter into an Emergency Services Curriculum for a course of study at a community college, technical institute, or an accredited trade school in the fall that same year. Awards will be paid to the student in installments of $500 per semester. This scholarship may be awarded for a total of (2) years. Deadline for submission of application is March 31, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for application.

The North Carolina Bar Association is continuing its program of awarding scholarships to children of North Carolina law enforcement officers killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. The application can be accessed by going to this link: http://younglawyers.ncbar.org/media/207370/childrenofslainorpermanentlydisabledlawenforcementofficers.pdf. Deadline for submission of completed applications is Friday, April 1, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The North Carolina Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1970 to provide scholarships for deserving students who indicate a desire to enter the profession of Accounting. The scholarship awards for 2011-2012 school year will be $500 each. Deadline for submission of application is April 15, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The State Employees Association of North Carolina’s (SEANC) scholarship is available online at www.seanc.org and must be returned, completed, to the Scholarship Chairman of the district of which the parent is a member. All applications must be postmarked by April 15, 2011. The applicant and/or parent or guardian must be a member of SEANC. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

Any senior interested in a career as a CAT Diesel Technician is invited to apply to the Caterpillar Dealer Academy at Florence-Darlington Technical College in Florence, SC. This is a two-year associates degree program. See Mrs. Miller for more information.


North Carolina State University is holding an engineering Open House on Saturday, March 19, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. All high school students and their families are invited to come and learn more about their Engineering and Computer Science programs. Go online at www.engr.ncsu.edu and click on “Engineering Open House” under “Featured Events” for more information, driving directions and maps.

Summer opportunity available for three weeks this summer for students interested in art. The Blue Ridge Summer Institute for Young Artists at Sweet Briar College is a co-ed summer arts program for high school students interested in theatre, visual arts, and creative writing. All participants will receive an iPad, which they will keep after the program. They will also receive two hours of college credit for successfully completing the program. If you attend the Institute and later enroll at Sweet Briar, you will receive a $2,000 tuition scholarship. For more information, visit their website at sbc.edu/blur.

Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation is again sponsoring the Washington Youth Tour. This opportunity is open to high school juniors whose parents are active members in good standing where their local address is their primary residence. One winner will be selected from each of the counties listed: Caldwell, Watauga, Ashe, and Alleghany. This is an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. for the week of June 11-17, 2011. Deadline for submission of application is March 15, 2011. Applications are available in guidance. For more information go to www.BlueRidgeEMC.com. Winners will also be eligible to compete for three college scholarships totaling $6,500 available only to 2011 North Carolina Youth Tour winners.

Appalachian State University is pleased to announce their SAT Preparation Program at their campus on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, April 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, and 16, 2011. Register online at www.camps.appstate.edu.

Announcements

The money for the Shamrocks for the MDA needs to be turned in.

Congratulations to Brad Wishon and Garrison Wagoner for their exhibition win yesterday against Wilkes Central.

Dismiss the Softball team today at 2:30.

For anyone who did not get to sign in to donate blood yesterday, there is a blood drive at Piney Creek School today until 6:30p.m.

Yearbook on sale for $55.00 deposit $30.00.

Cheerleading applications are due March 14th!! Try-outs start March 21st applications are available in Mrs. Duncan's office.

There will be an Envirothon team meeting on Tuesday from 3 until 4:30 in Mr. Cole's room.

ATTENTION JUNIORS: Pay your $40 prom fee to Courtney Pruitt.

Need a good book? Come by the media center and see our new books on display. They are nominated for North Carolina Young Adult Book of the Year 2011. Vote on your favorite.

Attention juniors: Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation is again sponsoring the Washington Youth Tour for high school juniors in each of the four primary service districts. The trip is scheduled for June 11-17, 2011. You may apply online at www.blueridgeemc.com under “In the Community” tab. The deadline for applications is March 15, 2011 and interviews will be held in late March.

Attention sophomores: Alleghany High School has been chosen by the SATELLITE (Science and Technology Enriching Lifelong Leadership In Tomorrow’s Endeavors) Program at NC State University to give sophomores the opportunity to attend this educational retreat May 14 – May 18, 2011. Applications are available in guidance or you can fill out the application online at clubs.ncsu.edu/satellite, print it and mail to their office. Cost to attend is $25, plus transportation to and from the program and any extra spending money.

Attention Students 15-18- ASU is offering a summer residential camp experience in Forensic Anthropology at ASU for 1 week. Information can be found at www.appstate.edu/-Robbinsgm/. Only 24 students will be accepted into each week. Camp fee is $600 and students must register by May 1, 2011. After May 1, a $50 processing fee applies. Weeks are July 17 – July 22 and July 24 – July 29. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

Attention seniors:

The SECU Foundation “People Helping People” Scholarship Program will award a graduating senior at each traditional public high school and two charter high schools in North Carolina a four-year college scholarship. All graduating seniors meeting the stated criteria will be eligible for consideration. This is a $10,000 (payable @ $1,250 per semester) to attend one of the 16 constituent campuses of the UNC System. Every graduating senior with a GPA of 2.5 will be considered for the scholarship. There is no formal application process. If you have been accepted to one of the 16 universities and meet the GPA criteria, see Mrs. Miller in guidance to be added to the list of candidates for review.

The SECU Foundation “People Helping People” Scholarship Program is also offering a $5,000 Community College Scholarship. See the financial aid office at the Community College you have been accepted to for more information.

The Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund was established October 2001 by the family of the late Janice Marie Scott. She was among the 125 individuals who perished in the Pentagon during the attacks by terrorists on the morning of September 11, 2001. Six $2500 scholarships will be awarded on a one-time basis. Deadline for submission of applications is March 31, 2011. See Mrs. Miller in guidance for more information.

You may qualify for the Bob R. McGuire Memorial Scholarship or the North Carolina Child Support Council Scholarship. Deadline for submission is April 15, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The North Carolina Farm Bureau R. Flake Shaw Scholarship Program offers two opportunities. The university/college scholarship is valued at $3000 per year for four years. The community college scholarship is valued at $1000 per year for two years. Applications are available in guidance, at the local Farm Bureau office and online at www.ncfb.org/Programs/rfShaw/rfShaw.cfm. Deadline is March 15, 2011 at the local Farm Bureau office. See Mrs. Miller with any questions.

The N.C. Association of Rescue and EMS administrates the Whitlow-Osborne Scholarship for the Carson and Maggie Whitlow and William F. Osborne families and will each year award (1) $2000 scholarship to a High School Senior or Member of an Emergency Services organization in Alleghany County (among others). Recipient must enter into an Emergency Services Curriculum for a course of study at a community college, technical institute, or an accredited trade school in the fall that same year. Awards will be paid to the student in installments of $500 per semester. This scholarship may be awarded for a total of (2) years. Deadline for submission of application is March 31, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for application.

The North Carolina Bar Association is continuing its program of awarding scholarships to children of North Carolina law enforcement officers killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. The application can be accessed by going to this link: http://younglawyers.ncbar.org/media/207370/childrenofslainorpermanentlydisabledlawenforcementofficers.pdf. Deadline for submission of completed applications is Friday, April 1, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The North Carolina Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1970 to provide scholarships for deserving students who indicate a desire to enter the profession of Accounting. The scholarship awards for 2011-2012 school year will be $500 each. Deadline for submission of application is April 15, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The State Employees Association of North Carolina’s (SEANC) scholarship is available online at www.seanc.org and must be returned, completed, to the Scholarship Chairman of the district of which the parent is a member. All applications must be postmarked by April 15, 2011. The applicant and/or parent or guardian must be a member of SEANC. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

Any senior interested in a career as a CAT Diesel Technician is invited to apply to the Caterpillar Dealer Academy at Florence-Darlington Technical College in Florence, SC. This is a two-year associates degree program. See Mrs. Miller for more information.


North Carolina State University is holding an engineering Open House on Saturday, March 19, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. All high school students and their families are invited to come and learn more about their Engineering and Computer Science programs. Go online at www.engr.ncsu.edu and click on “Engineering Open House” under “Featured Events” for more information, driving directions and maps.

Summer opportunity available for three weeks this summer for students interested in art. The Blue Ridge Summer Institute for Young Artists at Sweet Briar College is a co-ed summer arts program for high school students interested in theatre, visual arts, and creative writing. All participants will receive an iPad, which they will keep after the program. They will also receive two hours of college credit for successfully completing the program. If you attend the Institute and later enroll at Sweet Briar, you will receive a $2,000 tuition scholarship. For more information, visit their website at sbc.edu/blur.

Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation is again sponsoring the Washington Youth Tour. This opportunity is open to high school juniors whose parents are active members in good standing where their local address is their primary residence. One winner will be selected from each of the counties listed: Caldwell, Watauga, Ashe, and Alleghany. This is an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. for the week of June 11-17, 2011. Deadline for submission of application is March 15, 2011. Applications are available in guidance. For more information go to www.BlueRidgeEMC.com. Winners will also be eligible to compete for three college scholarships totaling $6,500 available only to 2011 North Carolina Youth Tour winners.

Appalachian State University is pleased to announce their SAT Preparation Program at their campus on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, April 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, and 16, 2011. Register online at www.camps.appstate.edu.

Announcements

The money for the Shamrocks for the MDA needs to be turned in.

There will be a prom committee meeting in Mrs. Rudy's room after school today.

This week is National Beta Club week. All Beta Club members should participate each day.

Yearbook on sale for $55.00 deposit $30.00.

National Beta Club is this week. Tomorrow will be college attire day. Wednesday dress in your most creative outfit. The outfit could be a career choice, TV character, Book Character hobby choice etc. Thursday t-shirt signing and Beta Breakfast. Only Beta can attend. Friday Beta members are asked to wear their Beta Club t-shirt and pin.

Cheerleading tryouts (JV and Varsity) will be held March 21-24. Students interested in cheering next school year need to pick up applications from Mrs. Duncan or Ms. Nickels and have the forms returned by March 14th.

There will be an Envirothon team meeting on Tuesday from 3 until 4:30 in Mr. Cole's room.

ATTENTION JUNIORS: Pay your $40 prom fee to Courtney Pruitt.

Need a good book? Come by the media center and see our new books on display. They are nominated for North Carolina Young Adult Book of the Year 2011. Vote on your favorite.

Attention juniors: Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation is again sponsoring the Washington Youth Tour for high school juniors in each of the four primary service districts. The trip is scheduled for June 11-17, 2011. You may apply online at www.blueridgeemc.com under “In the Community” tab. The deadline for applications is March 15, 2011 and interviews will be held in late March.

Attention sophomores: Alleghany High School has been chosen by the SATELLITE (Science and Technology Enriching Lifelong Leadership In Tomorrow’s Endeavors) Program at NC State University to give sophomores the opportunity to attend this educational retreat May 14 – May 18, 2011. Applications are available in guidance or you can fill out the application online at clubs.ncsu.edu/satellite, print it and mail to their office. Cost to attend is $25, plus transportation to and from the program and any extra spending money.

Attention Students 15-18- ASU is offering a summer residential camp experience in Forensic Anthropology at ASU for 1 week. Information can be found at www.appstate.edu/-Robbinsgm/. Only 24 students will be accepted into each week. Camp fee is $600 and students must register by May 1, 2011. After May 1, a $50 processing fee applies. Weeks are July 17 – July 22 and July 24 – July 29. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

Attention seniors:

The SECU Foundation “People Helping People” Scholarship Program will award a graduating senior at each traditional public high school and two charter high schools in North Carolina a four-year college scholarship. All graduating seniors meeting the stated criteria will be eligible for consideration. This is a $10,000 (payable @ $1,250 per semester) to attend one of the 16 constituent campuses of the UNC System. Every graduating senior with a GPA of 2.5 will be considered for the scholarship. There is no formal application process. If you have been accepted to one of the 16 universities and meet the GPA criteria, see Mrs. Miller in guidance to be added to the list of candidates for review.

The SECU Foundation “People Helping People” Scholarship Program is also offering a $5,000 Community College Scholarship. See the financial aid office at the Community College you have been accepted to for more information.

The Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund was established October 2001 by the family of the late Janice Marie Scott. She was among the 125 individuals who perished in the Pentagon during the attacks by terrorists on the morning of September 11, 2001. Six $2500 scholarships will be awarded on a one-time basis. Deadline for submission of applications is March 31, 2011. See Mrs. Miller in guidance for more information.

You may qualify for the Bob R. McGuire Memorial Scholarship or the North Carolina Child Support Council Scholarship. Deadline for submission is April 15, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The North Carolina Farm Bureau R. Flake Shaw Scholarship Program offers two opportunities. The university/college scholarship is valued at $3000 per year for four years. The community college scholarship is valued at $1000 per year for two years. Applications are available in guidance, at the local Farm Bureau office and online at www.ncfb.org/Programs/rfShaw/rfShaw.cfm. Deadline is March 15, 2011 at the local Farm Bureau office. See Mrs. Miller with any questions.

The N.C. Association of Rescue and EMS administrates the Whitlow-Osborne Scholarship for the Carson and Maggie Whitlow and William F. Osborne families and will each year award (1) $2000 scholarship to a High School Senior or Member of an Emergency Services organization in Alleghany County (among others). Recipient must enter into an Emergency Services Curriculum for a course of study at a community college, technical institute, or an accredited trade school in the fall that same year. Awards will be paid to the student in installments of $500 per semester. This scholarship may be awarded for a total of (2) years. Deadline for submission of application is March 31, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for application.

The North Carolina Bar Association is continuing its program of awarding scholarships to children of North Carolina law enforcement officers killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. The application can be accessed by going to this link: http://younglawyers.ncbar.org/media/207370/childrenofslainorpermanentlydisabledlawenforcementofficers.pdf. Deadline for submission of completed applications is Friday, April 1, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The North Carolina Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1970 to provide scholarships for deserving students who indicate a desire to enter the profession of Accounting. The scholarship awards for 2011-2012 school year will be $500 each. Deadline for submission of application is April 15, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The State Employees Association of North Carolina’s (SEANC) scholarship is available online at www.seanc.org and must be returned, completed, to the Scholarship Chairman of the district of which the parent is a member. All applications must be postmarked by April 15, 2011. The applicant and/or parent or guardian must be a member of SEANC. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

Any senior interested in a career as a CAT Diesel Technician is invited to apply to the Caterpillar Dealer Academy at Florence-Darlington Technical College in Florence, SC. This is a two-year associates degree program. See Mrs. Miller for more information.


North Carolina State University is holding an engineering Open House on Saturday, March 19, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. All high school students and their families are invited to come and learn more about their Engineering and Computer Science programs. Go online at www.engr.ncsu.edu and click on “Engineering Open House” under “Featured Events” for more information, driving directions and maps.

Summer opportunity available for three weeks this summer for students interested in art. The Blue Ridge Summer Institute for Young Artists at Sweet Briar College is a co-ed summer arts program for high school students interested in theatre, visual arts, and creative writing. All participants will receive an iPad, which they will keep after the program. They will also receive two hours of college credit for successfully completing the program. If you attend the Institute and later enroll at Sweet Briar, you will receive a $2,000 tuition scholarship. For more information, visit their website at sbc.edu/blur.

Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation is again sponsoring the Washington Youth Tour. This opportunity is open to high school juniors whose parents are active members in good standing where their local address is their primary residence. One winner will be selected from each of the counties listed: Caldwell, Watauga, Ashe, and Alleghany. This is an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. for the week of June 11-17, 2011. Deadline for submission of application is March 15, 2011. Applications are available in guidance. For more information go to www.BlueRidgeEMC.com. Winners will also be eligible to compete for three college scholarships totaling $6,500 available only to 2011 North Carolina Youth Tour winners.

Appalachian State University is pleased to announce their SAT Preparation Program at their campus on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, April 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, and 16, 2011. Register online at www.camps.appstate.edu.

Announcements

All beta club members see Mrs. Hash to get a couple of Shamrocks to sell over the weekend.

National Beta Club Week is next week.

Monday March 7th-The president will make an announcement stating the Pledge, Motto, # of Members and the weekly events.

Tuesday, March 8th-College Day: Dress in clothes that represent the college you wish to attend or support. (all students can participate)

Wednesday, March 9th-Creative Dress-up Day: Dress in clothes that represent the career you wish to be or your favorite hobby. If watching TV is your favorite hobby, dress like a TV character. If reading if your favorite hobby, dress like a book character. Be Creative! (All students can participate)

Thursday, March 10th-Beta Breakfast and t-shirt signing day.

Friday, March 11th- Wear your Beta pin or a Beta t-shirt.

Mrs. Hash is looking for Beta Volunteers to help with the Corn hole Tournament this Saturday 9 am-till.


Yearbook on sale for $55.00 deposit $30.00.


Cheerleading tryouts (JV and Varsity) will be held March 21-24. Students interested in cheering next school year need to pick up applications from Mrs. Duncan or Ms. Nickles and have the forms returned by March 14th.


There will be an Envirothon team meeting on Tuesday from 3 until 4:30 in Mr. Cole's room.

The Blood Drive will be Monday, March 7. Sign ups Thursday and Friday during both lunches. All those helping with the blood drive need to turn their blue forms in ASAP. Those 17 and older may be eligible to donate. If you're 16, you must have parental consent. See Mrs. Tucker for questions.

ATTENTION JUNIORS: Pay your $40 prom fee to Courtney Pruitt.


Need a good book? Come by the media center and see our new books on display. They are nominated for North Carolina Young Adult Book of the Year 2011. Vote on your favorite.

Attention juniors: Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation is again sponsoring the Washington Youth Tour for high school juniors in each of the four primary service districts. The trip is scheduled for June 11-17, 2011. You may apply online at www.blueridgeemc.com under “In the Community” tab. The deadline for applications is March 15, 2011 and interviews will be held in late March.

Attention sophomores: Alleghany High School has been chosen by the SATELLITE (Science and Technology Enriching Lifelong Leadership In Tomorrow’s Endeavors) Program at NC State University to give sophomores the opportunity to attend this educational retreat May 14 – May 18, 2011. Applications are available in guidance or you can fill out the application online at clubs.ncsu.edu/satellite, print it and mail to their office. Cost to attend is $25, plus transportation to and from the program and any extra spending money.

Attention Students 15-18- ASU is offering a summer residential camp experience in Forensic Anthropology at ASU for 1 week. Information can be found at www.appstate.edu/-Robbinsgm/. Only 24 students will be accepted into each week. Camp fee is $600 and students must register by May 1, 2011. After May 1, a $50 processing fee applies. Weeks are July 17 – July 22 and July 24 – July 29. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

Attention seniors:

The SECU Foundation “People Helping People” Scholarship Program will award a graduating senior at each traditional public high school and two charter high schools in North Carolina a four-year college scholarship. All graduating seniors meeting the stated criteria will be eligible for consideration. This is a $10,000 (payable @ $1,250 per semester) to attend one of the 16 constituent campuses of the UNC System. Every graduating senior with a GPA of 2.5 will be considered for the scholarship. There is no formal application process. If you have been accepted to one of the 16 universities and meet the GPA criteria, see Mrs. Miller in guidance to be added to the list of candidates for review.

The SECU Foundation “People Helping People” Scholarship Program is also offering a $5,000 Community College Scholarship. See the financial aid office at the Community College you have been accepted to for more information.

The Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund was established October 2001 by the family of the late Janice Marie Scott. She was among the 125 individuals who perished in the Pentagon during the attacks by terrorists on the morning of September 11, 2001. Six $2500 scholarships will be awarded on a one-time basis. Deadline for submission of applications is March 31, 2011. See Mrs. Miller in guidance for more information.

You may qualify for the Bob R. McGuire Memorial Scholarship or the North Carolina Child Support Council Scholarship. Deadline for submission is April 15, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The North Carolina Farm Bureau R. Flake Shaw Scholarship Program offers two opportunities. The university/college scholarship is valued at $3000 per year for four years. The community college scholarship is valued at $1000 per year for two years. Applications are available in guidance, at the local Farm Bureau office and online at www.ncfb.org/Programs/rfShaw/rfShaw.cfm. Deadline is March 15, 2011 at the local Farm Bureau office. See Mrs. Miller with any questions.

The N.C. Association of Rescue and EMS administrates the Whitlow-Osborne Scholarship for the Carson and Maggie Whitlow and William F. Osborne families and will each year award (1) $2000 scholarship to a High School Senior or Member of an Emergency Services organization in Alleghany County (among others). Recipient must enter into an Emergency Services Curriculum for a course of study at a community college, technical institute, or an accredited trade school in the fall that same year. Awards will be paid to the student in installments of $500 per semester. This scholarship may be awarded for a total of (2) years. Deadline for submission of application is March 31, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for application.

The North Carolina Bar Association is continuing its program of awarding scholarships to children of North Carolina law enforcement officers killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. The application can be accessed by going to this link: http://younglawyers.ncbar.org/media/207370/childrenofslainorpermanentlydisabledlawenforcementofficers.pdf. Deadline for submission of completed applications is Friday, April 1, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The North Carolina Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1970 to provide scholarships for deserving students who indicate a desire to enter the profession of Accounting. The scholarship awards for 2011-2012 school year will be $500 each. Deadline for submission of application is April 15, 2011. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

The State Employees Association of North Carolina’s (SEANC) scholarship is available online at www.seanc.org and must be returned, completed, to the Scholarship Chairman of the district of which the parent is a member. All applications must be postmarked by April 15, 2011. The applicant and/or parent or guardian must be a member of SEANC. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

Any senior interested in a career as a CAT Diesel Technician is invited to apply to the Caterpillar Dealer Academy at Florence-Darlington Technical College in Florence, SC. This is a two-year associates degree program. See Mrs. Miller for more information.

North Carolina State University is holding an engineering Open House on Saturday, March 19, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. All high school students and their families are invited to come and learn more about their Engineering and Computer Science programs. Go online at www.engr.ncsu.edu and click on “Engineering Open House” under “Featured Events” for more information, driving directions and maps.

Summer opportunity available for three weeks this summer for students interested in art. The Blue Ridge Summer Institute for Young Artists at Sweet Briar College is a co-ed summer arts program for high school students interested in theatre, visual arts, and creative writing. All participants will receive an iPad, which they will keep after the program. They will also receive two hours of college credit for successfully completing the program. If you attend the Institute and later enroll at Sweet Briar, you will receive a $2,000 tuition scholarship. For more information, visit their website at sbc.edu/blur.

Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation is again sponsoring the Washington Youth Tour. This opportunity is open to high school juniors whose parents are active members in good standing where their local address is their primary residence. One winner will be selected from each of the counties listed: Caldwell, Watauga, Ashe, and Alleghany. This is an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. for the week of June 11-17, 2011. Deadline for submission of application is March 15, 2011. Applications are available in guidance. For more information go to www.BlueRidgeEMC.com. Winners will also be eligible to compete for three college scholarships totaling $6,500 available only to 2011 North Carolina Youth Tour winners.

Appalachian State University is pleased to announce their SAT Preparation Program at their campus on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, April 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, and 16, 2011. Register online at www.camps.appstate.edu.