WILLIAM TENNENT HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2017 COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

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1 WILLIAM TENNENT HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2017 COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

2 WILLIAM TENNENT HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS This booklet describes those community and school scholarships and awards administered by William Tennent High School and presented at the annual Senior Awards ceremony. Some of the scholarships and awards are given through nomination and selection by a group or by an organization. Others are given on the basis of an application process. Part I of this booklet, which is The Request for Application, is due Friday, February 3, When applications arrive, they will be distributed to the students who requested them. Applications for scholarships based on Financial need must be accompanied by a FAFSA, if stated in the application. Due dates on these applications are final. Part II of this scholarship booklet, which is Request for Consideration, is due on Thursday, March 30, The due date on this part of the booklet is final. Additional information about all of these scholarships and awards can be obtained from your school counselor. Part III of this scholarship booklet, which is No Application, No Nomination are scholarships and awards made available to students, which are based on specific criteria which you don t have to apply for. PLEASE READ THE ABOVE VERY CAREFULLY!! 2

3 GUIDELINES FOR YOUR PERSONAL ESSAY Grammar: all proper nouns are capitalized 1 st person is permitted but make sure I is not used too much and that it is ALWAYS capitalized there are no sentence fragments proper punctuation is used and use of an exclamation point is avoided each new paragraph is properly indented be mindful of tense agreement try not to switch between past and present unless necessary, deliberate and for an obvious stylistic purpose there is no text speak or emoji s. Content and style: the essay focuses on you and your future aspirations make sure you are answering the prompt fully there is a specific point that you are trying to make An essay should be divided into paragraphs. Paragraphs should be determined by the sentences surrounding a central idea. Transitional words, phrases and sentences will help with this task. Paragraphs should not simply be created because it looks like it s time for a new paragraph. the essay reveals your personality the essay still has a certain level of formality you provide specific examples from your life that illustrate the points you are making precise language is important avoid phrases and sentences that have no real content or could be considered filler. avoid overusing words i.e. it, they, I, because focus on strong vocabulary avoid words like good, bad, stuff, things the essay is long enough to make your point and be worth of being considered and essay but not so long where you include too much information or unnecessary information Above all else PROOFREAD!!!!!!!!! 3

4 MONETARY SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS PART 1 APPLICATION REQUIRED Please use the form on page 11 to submit your choices by Friday, February 3, Albert D. Bates Memorial Scholarship. $500 *Male student of good character *Financial need considered (FAFSA not required) *Promise of success in the healthcare field Andrew Serpa Memorial Scholarship. $1,000 *A member of the National Science Honor Society *Matriculation at a college or university with a major in Science *GPA of 3.0 or higher Audrey Weidner Nursing Scholarship. varies *Matriculation at a 4 year Nursing school Brad Fox Memorial Scholarship. varies *Academic and extracurricular excellence *Emphasis on citizenship and community service *Matriculation at a 4 year college or university *Good character Buddy Miley Memorial Award. $5,000 a year for 4 years *Love for sports and for William Tennent High School *Need for financial assistance (FAFSA) *School and community activities *Community service Centennial Education Association Scholarship. varies *Scholarship *School and community activities *Community service *Matriculation in a college or university with a major in Education *Financial need considered (FAFSA not required) 4

5 Dr. Gildo Guglielmi Memorial Music Award. varies *Participation in WTHS Instrumental Music program *Involvement in other school/community activities Edith and George Fisher Memorial Scholarship. $1,000 *Commitment to a career as a registered nurse *Matriculation at a 2 or 4 year college or university with a major that will lead you to a registered professional nurse. *Volunteer and community service activities *Need for financial assistance (FAFSA not required) *Resident of Ivyland, Warminster, or Southampton *Essay required Flotte Family Memorial Scholarship. $5,000 *Student of good character who exhibits kindness toward others *Financial need (FAFSA not required) *Matriculation at a college, university, or technical school Friends of Tamanend Park Scholarship. $1,000 *Interest and involvement in environmental activities *Matriculation at a college or university with a major in Environmental Education, Environmental Science, Life Science, Physical Science, Engineering and Green Technology, Park and Forestry Management Recreation, Horticulture and Related Areas, Environmental Policy in Business and Government *Essay required Glenn Sokol Memorial Scholarship. $150 *Academic excellence *Matriculation at a 4 year college or university *Major in Ecology, Environmental Studies, Conservation, or Solar Physics/Energy 5

6 Greater BucksMont Chamber of Commerce Scholarship. $1,000 *Financial need (FAFSA not required) *Extracurricular activities *Community involvement *Academic excellence Iris Walker Memorial Scholarship. $1,000 *Completion of the Centennial School District Kindergarten Program *Matriculation at a 2 or 4 year college or university with a major in Early Childhood/Elementary Education Jean Pickford Memorial Scholarship. $1,000 *Matriculation at a 4 year college or university with a major in Education *Service to others John O. Danenberger Memorial Award. $2,000 *Resident of Southampton Township *Matriculation at a 2 or 4 year college or university *Must be in the top 30% of graduating class *Community service Kathryn Richey McKenna Scholarship. $500 *Graduate of Leary Elementary School *Preference given to academically challenged student (with a minimum 2.0 GPA) *Preference given to financially challenged student (FAFSA) *Exhibits strong motivation for success in higher education *Matriculation at a community college, college or university *Award given for up to 4 years, recipient must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA and be a full-time student Kiwanis Club of Southampton Scholarship. $1,000 a year for 4 years *Service to school, church, community or synagogue *Matriculation at a 2 or 4 year college or university *Need for financial assistance (FAFSA) 6

7 Kyle Quinn Memorial Scholarship. 3/$1,500 each *Matriculation at a 4 year college or university *Must have played a varsity sport and/or participated in the William Tennent High School Marching Band *Must write an original poem Majestic Oaks Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Scholarship. $500 *Matriculation at a college or university with a major in Human Services *Essay required Mario Trezza Music Scholarship. varies *Excellence in music performance in WTHS groups *Matriculation at a 4 year college or university with a major or minor in Music *Essay required Nicholas Esposito Memorial Scholarship. $500 *Has participated in the WTHS Musicals and/or the WTHS Choir *Has a financial need (FAFSA not required) *Will matriculate at a 2 or 4 year college or university *Essay Norman Kelly Ivyland Borough History Award. $500 *Resident of Ivyland Borough *Essay required Patrick Miller Southampton Days Scholarship. varies *Resident of Southampton *Matriculation at a 2 or 4 year college, university or trade school *Must have participated in two community service projects outside of high school. *Essay required Phebe Blessington Memorial Music Scholarship. varies *Active participation in at least one musical performance group *Academic excellence *Service to the community 7

8 Sandra Keegan Memorial Girl Scout Award. varies *Be an active registered Girl Scout in the Centennial Spirit Service Unit *Matriculation at a 2 or 4 year college, university or trade school *Must have participated in two community service projects outside of high school and Girl Scouts during one s junior or senior year *Essay required Southampton Basketball Scholarship. varies *Participation (past or present) in the club *Matriculation at a 2 or 4 year college or university *Involvement in school activities *Service to the community *Letter of recommendation *Essay required Southampton Girls Club Jim Bee Memorial Scholarship. $1,000 *Participation (past or present) in the club *Matriculation at a 2 or 4 year college or university *Academic excellence *Involvement in other school/community activities *Essay required Southampton/Warminster Lions Club Scholarship. varies *Matriculation at a 2 or 4 year college, university or an accredited trade school *Resident of Southampton, Warminster or Ivyland *Need for financial assistance (FAFSA) *Promise of academic success *Involvement in community & citizenship activities *100 hours minimum certified community service 8

9 Southampton Radiant Star Masonic Lodge Scholarship. varies *Service to school, community or synagogue *Matriculation at 2 or 4 year college or university *Need for financial assistance (FAFSA) Southampton Square Club Scholarship. $2,000 *Service to school, community, church or synagogue *Matriculation at 2 or 4 year college or university *Need for financial assistance (FAFSA) Southampton Square Club Technical Scholarship. $2,000 *Potential for success in technical trade *Service to school, community, church or synagogue *Matriculation at 2 or 4 year trade/technical school *Need for financial assistance (FAFSA) Teri Willis Memorial Scholarship. $1,000 *GPA 3.0 or better *Enrollment in Sociology/Psychology course at WTHS (preferred) *Community service *Participation in Music/Arts (preferred) *Matriculation at a 4 year college or university with an intent to pursue a degree/career in Psychology Warminster Rotary Club Scholarship. varies *Contributions to school and community *Financial need (FAFSA not required *Employment history William Tennent Cheerleading Scholarship. $500 *Active participation in the WTHS Cheer Program for 4 years *GPA of 2.5 or better for senior year *Involvement in School and/or Community Service *Matriculation at a college, university, community college or trade school 9

10 William Tennent Field Hockey Scholarship. varies *William Tennent Field Hockey Member *Academic excellence *Matriculation at a 4 year college or university *Good character *Involvement in school and/or community service *Essay required William Tennent Football Scholarship. 3/$500 each *Active participation in WTHS football program for 4 years (freshman through senior year) *GPA 2.5 or better for senior year to date *Matriculation at a college, university, or trade school NOTE: Students who attend Middle Bucks Institute of Technology are encouraged to investigate additional scholarships and awards, which are made available through their program. 10

11 REQUEST FOR SCHOLARSHIPS/AWARDS APPLICATION PART I NAME: 1ST PERIOD TEACHER: SEM. 1 SEM. 2 INTENDED MAJOR: I HAVE MET ALL CRITERIA and wish to receive applications for the following scholarships/awards as they become available: (Use back of form if additional lines are needed) Please sign form and submit to: The College and Career Center Room B201 (Ms. Bielawski) by Friday, February 3, I,, give permission to release all (Name) information to agencies and/or persons who are involved in the awarding of scholarships. Parent Signature Student Signature Date Date 11

12 REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION PART II Must submit the Request for Consideration form found on page 15, along with all items listed on page 16, by Thursday, March 30, 2017 Athletic Council Sportsmanship Award. varies *Best example of school s expectations for sportsmanship Centennial Singers Scholarship. $250 *Participation in WTHS Vocal Music program Cynthia Slemmer Tanner Award. 2/$100 each *Enrollment in WTHS Business Education program *Strong participation in activities at WTHS Daniel Ryan Portnoy Memorial Scholarship. $1,000 *Commitment to and record of accomplishments in two or more instrumental music groups at WTHS *Matriculation at a 4 year college or university Dr. Bucky Clark Memorial Scholarship. varies *Matriculation at a 2 or 4 year college or university with a major in Music *GPA of 3.0 or better *Exemplary attendance and discipline record *Demonstrated leadership and community service *Attended Log College Middle School 12

13 Dr. Rochelle Salaman-Selzer Scholarship. varies *Matriculation at a college or university with a major in Education *Attendance at WTHS in grades 9 through 12 *Academic average of 80 or higher in all subjects F. Eugene Klinger Memorial Award. 2/varies *Service to school through help to fellow students *Attended Klinger Middle School *Active effort to build pride in school Fred Prout Memorial Scholarship. $100 *Enthusiasm for Science Education *Service to others Gina-Narisi Griffin Scholarship. varies *Female student *Matriculation at a 4 year college or university with a major in Education: preference given to English majors Ilene B. Haimovitz Memorial Scholarship. $100 *Good character *Involvement in school and/or community service *Matriculation at a 4 year college or university Log College Middle School Award. 2/varies *Service to school through help to fellow students *Attended Log College Middle School *Active effort to build pride in school 13

14 Mary Van Wieren Memorial Scholarship. $200 *Students accepted into a School of Nursing program, either RN or BSN program *Preference given to a Pennsylvania school *GPA of 3.0 or better *Possible interview Student Government Senior Award. varies *A Student Government member who displays both academic and extracurricular excellence at WTHS *Multiple areas of co-curricular activity involvement The Suzanne Clark Memorial Scholarship. $100 *Matriculation at 2 or 4 year college or university with a major in the field of Human Resources (teaching, counseling, social work etc.) *GPA of 3.0 or higher *Exemplary attendance and discipline record *Demonstrated leadership and community service Warminster Heights Homeowners Association Scholarship. varies *Resident of Warminster Heights *Maintenance of an 80 average *Matriculation at 2 or 4 year college or university *Strong participation in extracurricular activities 14

15 REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION FOR SCHOLARSHIPS/AWARDS PART II (See pp ) NAME: 1ST PERIOD TEACHER: SEM. 1 SEM. 2 INTENDED MAJOR: I HAVE MET ALL CRITERIA and wish to be considered for the following scholarships: Please sign page 16 and submit pages 15 and 16 with all required documents to: The College and Career Center Room B201 (Ms. Bielawski) by Thursday, March 30,

16 I,, am submitting all (Name) of the following: Resume Two letters of recommendation College acceptance letter Personal Essay (Please write a 3 to 5 paragraph essay explaining your intended major, why the major interests you, what you are hoping to gain from a college education and what your future aspirations are. Please refer to the guidelines on page 3. Transcript (College and Career Center will provide I hereby give permission to release all the above information to agencies and/or persons who are involved in the awarding of scholarships. Parent Signature Date Student Signature Date 16

17 NO APPLICATION NO NOMINATION PART II1 These scholarships and awards are made available to students, which are based on specific criteria which you don t have to apply for. Do not include on requests for applications or consideration. Athletic Council Leadership Award. varies *Current officer(s) who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills within the organization Best Attendance Award. $100 *Best attendance record while in WTHS Factors that may be considered include excused/ unexcused absences, excused/unexcused late arrivals as well as excused/unexcused early dismissals. Factors that do not impact one s eligibility for the award include absences, late arrivals, or early dismissals for legitimate school business, such as field trips or athletic events. Centennial Community Scholarships. $200 each *Top 2% of graduating class 17

18 Departmental Outstanding Achievement Awards. *Most outstanding student in: Art Bicultural Studies Business Education English F. Eugene Klinger Family Memorial and Consumer Award. Sciences $100 *Service Health to school and Physical through help Education to fellow students *Attended Mathematics Klinger Middle School *Active Science effort to build pride in school Social Studies Fred Prout Memorial Technology Scholarship. Education $100 *Enthusiasm World for Languages science education *Service Instrumental to others Music Vocal Music BLANK PAGE Gus Wiencke Memorial Award. Varies Diane Sheridan *Interest and Award. involvement $100 in environmental activities *A student who perseveres and is of good moral character The Rotary Club of Huntingdon Valley/Southampton Drama Service-above-Self Excellence Award. *Service *Most significant to others, contributions in school or community to the Theater Department particularly through role work in Irma and school Matthew productions Menichelli Art Scholarship. $100 *Matriculation at a college or university with a Edward Carroll major in Award. art varies *Member of Madrigal Singers John Dietz *Excellence Memorial in musicianship, Scholarship. dedication, $1500 service *Graduate *Post high of school Davis, commitment Leary, or McDonald to singing Elementary School (All schools in which Ella K. Rhodes Mr. Dietz Student served Government as principal) Award. varies *The *Matriculation officer(s) of at Student a four-year Government college or who make university outstanding with contribution(s) a major in Elementary to the organization Education *Financial and to the Need William (FAFSA) Tennent community. *Service to school or community Kathryn Richey McKenna Scholarship. $500 per year 18

19 Eric Marinoff Debate Scholarship. $300 *Outstanding debater Eric Marinoff Marching Band Award. $300 *Most significant contribution to Marching Band Fred J. Stackpole Award. $100 each *Given to two seniors in the top 1% of the class Foundations Community Partnership in Education Award. $750 *Community service *Academic excellence *Quality of character Harvard Book Prize. * Junior student within the top 1% of the class Ivyland 5K Cross Country Award. 1 boy/1 girl $200 each *Outstanding senior Cross Country Team member John Philip Sousa Award. *Outstanding musicianship and service to WTHS Concert and Marching Band Louis Armstrong Award. *Musicianship, dedication and service to the Swinging Panthers Jazz Band Madrigal Singers Award. *Musicianship, dedication and service to the Madrigal Singers Marching Band Scholarship. varies *Two scholarships to outstanding members of WTHS Marching Band Outstanding Senior Award. *Outstanding scholastic achievement *Participation in co-curricular programs *Class activities *Service to school 19

20 Senior Class Award. *Senior Class officer *Significantly contributed to senior class activities *Led by example *Demonstrated good character and good judgment Society of Women Engineers Award. *Three female students who excel in Mathematics and Science Student Government Award. *The member(s) of Student Government who make outstanding contribution(s) to the organization and to the William Tennent High School community The Principal s Award. *Outstanding contributions to the school community U. S. Army Reserve Scholar/Athlete Award. *Outstanding achievement in academics and athletics U. S. Marine Corps Awards. 2/students each award *Students who excel receive certificates in recognition of their efforts in: *Academics *Music *Athletics Victor Narisi Scholarship. varies *A student who has excelled and overcome challenges and hardships. William Tennent Chorale Award. *Musicianship, dedication and service to Chorale Yearbook Award. *Editor of Per Annos chosen by yearbook advisor 20