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.
