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LHS ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ~ LRTC
September 19, 2008
STUDENTS:
Diaboli Musicae is Lewiston High School's unique extracurricular choir that performs jazz, acapella and pop. Auditions are Tuesday, September 23 from 2:15 to 4:30pm in room A10. You must sign up in advance with Ms. Poppke.
For All Musicians: If you are planning to audition at District II or State Festivals this year, make sure you have signed up with Mr. Ebersold or Ms. Poppke by Friday Sept. 26th, or your name will not be registered. Keep in mind that eligibility does apply.
Interviews for Big Brothers/Big Sisters New Mentors will be held on Monday, September 22nd from 8:00 to 3:00 in the Guidance Office. If you have turned in your application and have not signed up for an interview time, please come to the Guidance Office and see Mrs. Gauthier to do so.
There will be training for new Big Brother/ Big Sister Mentors on Wednesday, September 24th at 2:15 in room B109.
Any students interested in joining the Gifted and Talented AVEC Contemporary Affairs group need to see Mr. Levesque in room B211 to pick up applications for the program. Applications need to be returned by the end of next week.
Seniors: did you get your fund raiser packets in DA last week? If not, please see Mr. Levesque in room B211 if interested. Lets make the Class of 2009's graduation and Project Grad as memorable as possible. We can't do it without your help.
Any LHS students interested in joining the debate team for the 2008-2009 season need to meet in room B211 directly after school on Monday, Sept. 22nd. If you can't make it please see Mr. Levesque as soon as possible.
Due to strong interest, we have added a second bus for the college fair at USM this Sunday. The bus will leave LHS at 1pm and return at 5pm. The bus is free. Please sign up in the aspirations lab by the end of the day Thursday. See Ms. Dowd with any questions.
Any Freshmen interested in running for class officer or executive board, nomination forms are available in the main office. They must returned no later then 2pm Tuesday September, 23rd. Speeches will be held on Wednesday September, 24th. during period 2.
Attention : Academic Advocate members new and old, our first meeting of the year will be held on Tuesday, September 23rd in room C226 at 2:15. All are welcome.
Thursday------------Cribbage club, Chess Club and Checkers meets every Thursday in room B114. New members welcome
Reminder: TUESDAY-------------------LHS Civil rights Team meets every Tuesday at 2:15pm in room C223. Everyone is welcome.
Reminder: WEDNESDAY---------------------Key Club meeting will be Wednesday after school in B114
Thursdays: LHS Environmental Club meets after school on Thursday, in Room C206A
Reminder: Fridays: The Lewiston High School Bible Club meets every Friday in Room C119. You may speak with Megan Whipple or Mrs. Wilson if you have any questions
There will be rehearsals for the District II Choral Music Festival on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30pm to 3:30pm in A10. All accepted singers must attend at least three sessions to perform in the Festival. See Ms Poppke for a practice CD.
Scholarships
Young Arts – October 1, 2008
A program of the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (NFAA)
Open to high school seniors and other 17 and 18 year old artists in the performing, literary and visual arts.Audition/Portfolio Received Deadline: Nov. 3, 2008
www.nfaa.org 1-800-970-ARTS
Ron Brown Scholarship-Nov. 1 & Jan. 9thAcademically talented, highly motivated African American students who are currently seniors in high school and plan to pursue undergraduate degrees full-time. Students must be US citizens or permanent US residents. If applying Nov 1 will be considered for the RB Scholar Program & and to a select and limited number of additional scholarship providers. If applying Jan 9th, considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program only.
AES Engineers Scholarship- September 21
Scholarship Criteria: Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted. You are not required to be taking Engineering course to be eligible. Awarding $500. Applications are on line. You will need to submit 2 essays that appear on the web site : http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
The AXA Achievement Scholarship-Dec. 15, 2008
To qualify, you must demonstrate: *Ambition and drive *Determination to set and reach goals *Respect for self, family and community *Ability to succeed in college.
Go to www.axa-achievement.com to learn ore about all of the scholarship programs. Download application.
The Art Institutes Schools –1-888-328-6400
Best Teen Chef – Feb.6, 2009
For official rules, visit: artinstitutes.edu/BTC
&Passion For Fashion- Nov. 21, 2008
Go to: artinstitutes.edu/passionforfashion
Open House 2008 – 2009
Bowdoin College
Juniors & Seniors-
Monday, Sept. 22, 2008
725-3464 or www.bowdoin.edu
Bridgewater College
Oct. 25 & Nov. 8, 2008
800-759-8328
Attend open house & bring your application- the $30.00 application fee will be waived.
Cornell University
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Register by October 15www.openhouse.cornell.edu
305 Ives Hall, Cornell University
Dartmouth
September 16, 2008 – 6 pm
@Portland High School
www.dartmouth.edu/apply 603-646-2875
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Information session in our area:
So. Portland, ME
Fairchild Semiconductor Corp. HeadquartersWednesday, Sept. 10, 2008 @ 7:00 pm
&Contoocock, NH
Mount Holyoke College
Focus on Athletics – October 16-17
Shadow Day – Sept. 29, Oct. 20, & Dec. 1
Focus on Diversity – Nov. 9-10
Focus on Riding – Nov. 6-7admission@mtholyoke.edu
Skidmore’s Fall 2008815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-1632
Open HousesOctober 13, 2008
www.skidmore.edu * 800-867-6007
Suffolk University
Open House- Nov.15
Information Sessions: 9/27, 10/18, 25, 2/17, 18, 19- 3/7, 4/21, 22, 23
617-573-8460 or www.suffolk.edu/visit
Trinity College- Hartford, CT
Preview Weekend-
Saturday, Nov. 8, through Monday, Nov.10, 2008Deadline for your response is October 13, 2008
To obtain an application for Preview Weekend, call 860-297-2189 or
University of Connecticut
September 21, 2008 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Wellesley College
September 27, October 13, November 15www.wellesley.edu/admissions/fall2008/specialvisit.html
781-283-2270
University of Puget , Tacoma, WA
Kyle Haugen, Assistant Director of Admission, will be in Maine on September 15-27 and in New Hampshire on September 17-20. If interested, please contact him at 800-396-7191 or kshaugen@ups.edu
Bridgewater College
Oct. 25 & Nov. 8, 2008
800-759-8328
Attend open house & bring your application- the $30.00 application fee will be waived.
Dartmouth
September 16, 2008 – 6 pm
@Portland High School
www.dartmouth.edu/apply 603-646-2875
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Information session in our area:
So. Portland, ME
Fairchild Semiconductor Corp. HeadquartersWednesday, Sept. 10, 2008 @ 7:00 pm
&Contoocock, NH
Skidmore’s Fall 2008815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-1632
Open HousesOctober 13, 2008
www.skidmore.edu * 800-867-6007
Trinity College- Hartford, CT
Preview Weekend-
Saturday, Nov. 8, through Monday, Nov.10, 2008Deadline for your response is October 13, 2008
To obtain an application for Preview Weekend, call 860-297-2189 or
University of Connecticut
September 21, 2008 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Wellesley College
September 27, October 13, November 15www.wellesley.edu/admissions/fall2008/specialvisit.html
781-283-2270
University of Puget , Tacoma, WA
Kyle Haugen, Assistant Director of Admission, will be in Maine on September 15-27 and in New Hampshire on September 17-20. If interested, please contact him at 800-396-7191 or kshaugen@ups.edu
Barnard
The Liberal Arts College
For Women in NY City
Oct. 4,6,11,12,27 & Nov. 1,2
212-854-2014 or www.barnard.edu/admiss
Bowdoin College
Juniors & Seniors-
Monday, Sept. 22, 2008
725-3464 or www.bowdoin.edu
Bridgewater College
Oct. 25 & Nov. 8, 2008
800-759-8328
Attend open house & bring your application- the $30.00 application fee will be waived.
Brown University
Thursday, Sept. 18 @ 6:30 pm
Portsmouth High School, Auditorium, 50 Andrew Jarvis Dr. Portsmouth, NH
OrSaturday, Sept. 20 @ 10:30 am
Vermont Academy, Horowitz Hall Saxtons River, VT
Cornell University
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Register by October 15www.openhouse.cornell.edu
305 Ives Hall, Cornell University
Dartmouth
September 16, 2008 – 6 pm
@Portland High School
www.dartmouth.edu/apply 603-646-2875
Johnson & Wales Universitty
Providence, Rhode Island CampusSept.27, Oct.18, Nov.8, Dec.6, Feb. 7, 2009, March 14, April 18, May 9
1-800-DIAL-JWU or pvd@admissions.jwu.edu
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Information session in our area:
So. Portland, ME
Fairchild Semiconductor Corp. HeadquartersWednesday, Sept. 10, 2008 @ 7:00 pm
&Contoocock, NH
Mount Holyoke College
Focus on Athletics – October 16-17
Shadow Day – Sept. 29, Oct. 20, & Dec. 1
Focus on Diversity – Nov. 9-10
Focus on Riding – Nov. 6-7admission@mtholyoke.edu
Skidmore’s Fall 2008815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-1632
Open HousesOctober 13, 2008
www.skidmore.edu * 800-867-6007
SMCC
Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008 – 12-3:30 pm
741-5500 or 877-282-2182
Suffolk University
Open House- Nov.15
Information Sessions: 9/27, 10/18, 25, 2/17, 18, 19- 3/7, 4/21, 22, 23
617-573-8460 or www.suffolk.edu/visit
Trinity College- Hartford, CT
Preview Weekend-
Saturday, Nov. 8, through Monday, Nov.10, 2008Deadline for your response is October 13, 2008
To obtain an application for Preview Weekend, call 860-297-2189 or
University of Connecticut
September 21, 2008 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Wellesley College
September 27, October 13, November 15www.wellesley.edu/admissions/fall2008/specialvisit.html
781-283-2270
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008 @ 9:00 am
University of Puget , Tacoma, WA
Kyle Haugen, Assistant Director of Admission, will be in Maine on September 15-27 and in New Hampshire on September 17-20. If interested, please contact him at 800-396-7191 or kshaugen@ups.edu
Western New England College
1-800-325-1122 ext 1312 or 413-782-1312
College Visits
Alfred University – Thursday, 10/30 @ 10:15
Assumption College – Wednesday, 10/22 @ 10:30
Barbizon/Modeling/Acting – Tuesday 10/7 @ 10:40
Bay Path College – Monday, 9/22 @ 8:00
Bentley College-Wed., Nov.5 @ 8:30
Boston University – Friday, 11/07 @10:00
Bowdoin College – Tuesday, 10/14 @ 8:00
Carnegie Mellon University – Tuesday, 9/23 @ 11:30
Castleton College – Monday, 9/22 @ 10:30
Colby College- Monday, 9/22 @ 1:30
Colby-Sawyer College- Friday, 11/14 @8:30
Curry College – Tuesday, 10/7 @ 9:20
Daniel Webster College – Thursday, 10/30 @9:00
Drew University – Thursday, 11/13 @1:45
Elms College – Friday, 10/10 @ 10:00
Emmanuel College – Thursday, 11/20 @ 9:00
Fisher College – Thursday, 9/18 @ 9:30
George Washington - Monday, 9/22 @11:00
Husson College – Wed., 10/29 @ 12:17
Lesley College –Thurs., 10/23 @ 8:30
Juanita College – Monday, 9/22 @ 10:00
Keene State – Mon., 9/22 @10:00
Lyndon State College – Monday, 9/22 @ 9:00
Maine Maritime – Thursday, 10/9 @ 9:30
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Science –Wed. 10/22@11:00 Merrimack College – Friday, 10/3 @ 11:45
Middlebury College – Friday, 10/24@ 10:00
New England School of Communication – Monday, 10/27 @8:30
Roger Williams University – Monday, 10/27 @9:00
School of the Museum of Fine Arts (Boston)- Tuesday, 12/9 @10:45
Southern New Hampshire University – Wednesday, 9/24@ 9:30
Springfield College – Monday, 10/27 @8:00
St. Anselm College – Thursday, 10/16 @ 10:15
St. Joseph’s College – Monday, 10/20 @ 11:00
Thomas College- Thursday, Oct. 2 @ 9:00 am
Unity College – Monday, 9/22 @ 10:15
University of Maine – Monday, 10/6 @ 11:30
University of Maine@ Farmington – Monday, 9/22 @ 10:00
University of Me-Presque Isle – Friday, 10/24@ 9:15
University of Rochester – Wednesday, 10/1@ 1:00
USM College – Wednesday, 11/12 @8:00
Utica College - Monday, 9/22 @ 12:00
Waynesburg University-Friday, 9/26 @8:00
Wentworth Institute of Technology – Monday, 10/20 @ 12:36
Western New England College – Tuesday, 11/18 @ 8:00
Worcester Polytech Inst – Monday, 10/20 @ 8:00
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