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LHS ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ~ LRTC
September 23, 2008
Parents of Seniors:
There are two upcoming evening events for parents of seniors:
On Tuesday, September 23 there will be a senior parent open house at 6:30pm in room B109(this is a change in date from an earlier announcement)
On Monday, November 17 there will be a Financial Aid Evening for parents of Seniors featuring a speaker from FAME. This event will begin at 6:30pm and take place in room B109.
SAT DATES for 2008-2009
Test Date: Registration Date
November 1, 2008 October 10, 2008
December 6, 2008 November 5, 2008
January 24, 2009 January 6, 2009
March 14, 2009 February 10, 2009 May 2, 2009 March 31, 2009
June 6, 2009 May 5, 2009
STUDENTS:
Diaboli Musicae is Lewiston High School's unique extracurricular choir that performs jazz, acapella and pop. Auditions are today from 2:15 to 4:30pm in room A10.
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.
There will be training for new Big Brother/ Big Sister Mentors on Wednesday, September 24th at 2:15 in room B109.
A reminder to students and staff that Lifetouch will be here Wednesday from 7:30am to 3:00pm in the Library for retakes. Also, any new students should have their pictures taken.
Attention Seniors! Bring your studio portrait (any size) for the yearbook, with your name on back to room C206A by Friday, October 3, or email it to Mr. Siragusa. If you want your Lifetouch library photo or your Lifetouch studio portrait to be your yearbook photo, they will be sending that to us so you don't have to do anything.
Sophmores, buy your homecoming class t-shirts before and after school in room C206b. Starting Friday, limited supply only.
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.
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
Coca-Cola Scholarship-October 31
Scholars are selected based upon academic achievement, their capacity to lead, and their hours of dedicated community service. To Apply: Please access the online application at www.coca-colascholars.org click on: Coca-Cola Four Year Award for seniors.
Inspire the Future “Write on” Scholarship Contest –Win up to $20,000 in college scholarships. Between the age of 13-18 and love the Patriots, simply write a 500 to 750 word essay about the most recent Patriots game.
Go to: www.TotallyPatriots.com or Write on Scholarship, Gillette Stadium, 1 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035
Open House 2008 – 2009
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
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
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
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
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
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008 @ 9:00 am
Western New England College
1-800-325-1122 ext 1312 or 413-782-1312
College Visits
Alfred University – Thursday, 10/30 @ 10:15
Barbizon/Modeling/Acting – Tuesday 10/7 @ 10:40
Bentley College-Wed., Nov.5 @ 8:30
Boston University – Friday, 11/07 @10:00
Bowdoin College – Tuesday, 10/14 @ 8:00
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
Husson College – Wed., 10/29 @ 12:17
Lesley College –Thurs., 10/23 @ 8:30
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
University of Maine – Monday, 10/6 @ 11:30
University of Maine@ Farmington – Monday, 9/22 @ 10:00
University of Rochester – Wednesday, 10/1@ 1:00
USM College – Wednesday, 11/12 @8:00
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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