Senior Newsletter. Mineral Ridge High School. Watch Deadlines! February. You don t want to be left out.

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1 February 2016 Senior Newsletter Mineral Ridge High School Watch Deadlines! The school year is flying by! There is no more time to procrastinate. If you already haven t made a decision on what you are going to do after high school, FAFSA forms must be completed for grants, work study, or any other federal aid. The time to apply for financial aid is NOW! you need to do so soon. Colleges and Universities start awarding money in February. You don t want to be left out. Make sure you are paying attention to due dates and deadlines. Mr. Racketa has given you a list of dates that he needs pictures, music, etc by. Follow them! You can t walk across the stage without a cap and gown. Make sure you ordered one if you don t already have one from someone else. Some important dates to put on your calendar: March 11 End of 3rd QTR March 22 NHS Assembly March 18 Report Cards April 15 Prom May 15 Baccalaureate Service May 16 & 17 Senior Exams May 19 Senior Honor s Assembly May 20 Class Day Did you know? If you are having trouble completing the FAFSA, ANY college or university will help you complete it. You do not need to be going to that school. Just call their financial aid department and set up an appointment! May 4 Beta Assembly If you need it, get help completing the FAFSA May 22 -Graduation College Checklist: Decide which college to attend, and notify the school of your decision Keep track of and observe deadlines for sending in all required fees and paperwork Notify schools you will not attend of your decision Continue to look for scholarship opportunities Keep track of important financial aid and scholarship deadlines Compare financial aid packages from different schools Sign and send in a promissory note if you are borrowing money Notify your college about any outside scholarships you receive.

2 Senior Newsletter Scholarships! Paper applications are available for the following scholarships. Applications are in the numbered envelopes in Mrs. Tocco s room. Page Louis M. Colella Memorial Music Scholarship $1000 March 15, 2016 Must be in music education or performance 29. The Goodrick Family Foundation Scholarship $1000 March 15, 2016 Must be a music, medicine, veterinary major 28. The Rey of Hope Scholarship Fund $500 March 15, 2016 Must be veterinary or vet tech major 27. First Slovak Workingmen s Charitable Scholarship $5000 March 15, 2016 Must be of Slavic descent 26. Drs. Carolyn and Mariann Clemenza Scholarship $1000 March 15, 2016 Must be in health care field 3.2 GPA or higher 25. The Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation Scholarship April 10, 2016 Must be a health care degree or cerification 24. The Bentley Trust $3000 April 8, 2016 Selection preference: Students without parents/guradians Students of need in foster home care Students of need in difficult life circumstances 23. The ATHENA Scholarship $1500 March 1, 2016 Must be going to YSU, Kent, or Eastern Gateway

3 February 2016 More Scholarships! Page Richard T Naples Sr Scholarship $800 March 31, 2016 Only open to students in Trumbull, Mahoning, and Stark Counties 21. Buddy Marshall Memorial Scholarship $500 March 1, 2016 Females age Poland Relay for Life Event 20. Minority Journalism Scholarship $1,500 March 31, 2016 Major in journalism, advertising, marketing, or communications Must be African American, Hispanic, Asian American, or American Indian 19. Tom Holden Memorial Scholarship $1500 Feb. 8, 2016 Write a 30 second Public Service Announcement 18. Trumbull County ACIM Wolves Scholarship March 11, 2016 Must be of Italian-American descent 17. Trumbull County Wolves Scholarship March 11, 2016 Must display financial need 16. Junior Civic League Scholarship March 19, 2016 Must have one parent of African American origin GPA of 2.5 or above 15. Trumbull Senior Production Company S.T.A.R. Scholarship $500 March 31, 2016 Must be a performing arts or theater management major

4 More Scholarships 14. Trumbull County Scholarships: Feb. 26, 2016 First Place Community Fund $ GPA One from our school will win! Marae Ohl -$1, awarded-must have financial need Rotary Club of Warren -$1,000 Learning/physical disability Stanley L. and Grace A. Woofter $1,500 Learning/physical disability Trumbull County Scholarship -$500 Trumbull County Superintendent Association Scholarship -$ GPA One application for all of the above scholarships. Applications due to Mrs. Baer by February 26, Late applications will not be taken! 13. YAC of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship Feb. 15, 2016 Must be of Black African descent 12. The Ohio State University Alumni Club Scholarship Jan. 30, 2016 Must have been accepted to OSU to apply 11. Ohio Association of Public School Employees $2500 March 1, 2016 Parent must be a member of OAPSE/AFSCME 10. YSU Trailblazer Scholarship $2000 April 15, 2016 GPA 3.0 ACT 19 Must be first generation college student Or from an underrepresented socio-economic group 9. US JCI Senate Foundation Scholarships Jan. 15, types of scholarships given: academic based and need based 15 scholarships of $1000 given 8. Ohio Township Association Scholarship $1500 (3 awards) Jan. 29, 2016 Two categories: Academic Achievement and Local Government Requirements on application. Someone can win this! APPLY!

5 7. Meridian Scholarship $1000 Jan. 15, 2016 Renewable for 3 years Must have participated in Panda Leaders Club 6. Warren Junior Women s League $500, $300, $200 Jan. 22, 2016 Teen Volunteer Award 5-1 Seven Seventeen Credit Union $1500 (8 awards) March 1, Kent State University (2)--Any branch or campus 2. U of Akron (1) 3. YSU (1) 4. Cha-Ching Teen club (2) Must be a member, Essay required 5. The Edge (2) Must be a member, essay required Or apply online at Important Information There is still time to turn in the following for class day. If you do not turn items into Mr. Racketa, you will not be featured in the class day video. 5-7 photos to be used in video 1 piece of music to be played while you walk down the aisle 1 baby picture Mr. Racketa needs these ASAP! Senior pictures need to be turned into Mr. Racketa by April 15, 2016 to be included in the yearbook. The yearbook sale is quickly coming to an end. If you want a senior yearbook, you need to get your order form to Mr. Racketa ASAP. Order forms are on the office counter.

6 2016 The guidance office is always using MRNN to broadcast new opportunities for students. Watch the announcements in the morning for the most up to date information. Career and Technical Institutions The Regional Chamber of Commerce Website has many resources on local jobs and training opportunities. Trumbull Business College Follow the link below for a comprehensive list of area career and tech schools. Is offering scholarships and grants to qualified graduating seniors. Contact Tammy Hartman at for more info EconomicDevelopment/EducationWorkforce/ Training%20Provider%20Chart.aspx Apprenticeship Programs Go to the Regional Chamber of Commerce website for a listing of apprenticeship programs. Cement Masons Electricians Brick Layers Carpenters Iron Workers Painters Plumbers Roofers Operating Engineers EconomicDevelopment/ShalePlayCenter/ shaleeducation/shaleapprenticeships.aspx New Castle School of Trades Scholarship Day Saturday March 12, :30-12:00 pm Participants must arrive by 9:15 am Competition will take place at the Main Campus in New Castle To register call: no later than March 10, 2016

7 UPDATE! Scholarship update since I typed the newsletter! Check the scholarship box often! 41. Western Reserve Ohio Association of School Business Officials $500 April 22, 2016 Someone from our school will win this! 40. Mineral Ridge Education Athletic Booster s Scholarship $500 (up to 4) April 29, GPA -Parent must be an active MRAB member Scholarships are from the same sponsor. GFWC/Ohio Federation of Women s Club 39. GFWC/OFWC Clubman Scholarship March 1, 2016 Must be a member of GFWC/Ohio Federation Women s Club 38. Annette Phelps Lincoln Scholarship March 1, 2016 Education or Library major 37. Ethel G. Swanbeck Allied Health Scholarship March 1, 2016 Health/medical major 36. Elaine Weinman Memorial Scholarship March 1, 2016 Communication major 35. Art Scholarship March 1, GPA/ Must submit an original piece of art 34. Edward J. Debartolo Memorial Scholarship April 15, 2016 Must provide financial information Last year they gave (7) $9000 scholarships 33. Trumbull County Federation of Women s Club $500 May 1, Edward Z. Whittaker Scholarship $500 April 29, 2016 One girl and one boy will win this! 31. Mineral Ridge Education Association Scholarship $1000 April 29, 2016 Must be education major/ 3.0 GPA