Avon High School Announcements Thursday, October 30, 2014 Attention Seniors! Apply for the Coca-Cola Scholarship online at www.cocacolascholarsfoundation.org 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. Deadline to apply: TOMORROW "Attention Seniors! Have you applied to Indiana State University? Plan on majoring in business? Do you have a 3.5 GPA, rank in the top 15 % of your class, have an SAT score of at least 1070 (combined math and critical reading) or an equivalent ACT score of 23? See your counselor today for a nomination for the Gongaware Scholarship. Gongaware scholars receive FULL IN-STATE TUITION (valued at over $33,000 over four years), a wireless laptop, and $3,000 professional development account that may be used for study abroad and other leadership purposes. Avon High School can nominate one student by November 1st. See your counselor today if you meet the qualifications and want to be nominated." The University of Alabama invites you to an informational reception. Wednesday, November 5 th, 7:00 p.m. Lucas Oil Stadium. RSVP by 10/24: 205-348-2914 or gobama.ua.edu/indianapolis-reception" 2 Scholarship Opportunities For Seniors! Apply online for a $1,000 scholarship. Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship Programwww.fashion-schools.org. Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship Program. www.animationcareerreview.com. Deadline to apply: June 1, 2015" Attention Seniors! The Elks Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship is now available in the ALC Guidance Office. Any high school student who is a U.S. citizen may apply. Applications will be judged on: Scholarship, Leadership, and Financial need. For complete details visit www.elks.org/enf/scholars. Deadline to apply: December 5, 2014. Do you enjoy helping others? Ever wondered what it takes to be a Firefighter, EMT or Paramedic? Here is your chance. The Washington Twp./Avon Fire Explorers are hosting an open house on November 1st from 4p-8p at the Washington Township Park. Come join us for a fun and informative night IU has a variety of scholarships available to students who enroll as freshmen in the fall of 2015. November 1st is the deadline for the IU Achievement Scholarship and Selective Scholarship consideration. For more information about scholarships at IU, visit scholarships.indiana.edu. Knights of Pythias Educational Assistance Scholarship. 12 scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $1,000. Applications available at www.knightsofpythiasofnewcastle.com or in the ALC Guidance. OfficeDeadline to apply: January 25, 2015"
Attention Sophomore, Junior and Senior Christian Athletes! Apply now for the SportQuest Playing with Purpose Scholarship! $14,000 in scholarships will be awarded. Criteria to apply: You must have a C average or higher, be a varsity level athlete in one or more sports and be a committed follow of Jesus Christ! Apply online at www.playingwithpurpose.org Deadline to apply: February 1, 2015" Do you make a difference in your community by volunteering? If so, check out the Prudential Spirit of Community Award (http://spirit.prudential.com or www.nassp.org/spirit) Deadline is November 11 and you could win a trip to Washington, D.C.! Stop by the AHS Guidance Office for additional information. Students are needed for the Academic Super Bowl team. This year's theme is "The Grandeur that was Rome." Squads will be formed in English, math, science, social studies, fine arts and interdisciplinary. Sign-ups are posted outside of ALC 224, F108, B113, A202, A107, and A108. If you have questions see Mr. Osterman, Mrs. Leahy, Miss Keeney, Mrs. Fowler, Mr. Bright or Mrs. Moxley. Yoga Club yearbook pictures are today in the dance room at our normal meeting time. Eco Club and Science club will be having a combined meeting on Tuesday, November 4th in Mrs. Kern's room, E214. All Eco Club and Science Club members should attend. There will be CANDY! Have you ever wanted to travel the world, discover new cultures, ride a skyline gondola, experience a maori village ceremony, and see wonders of the world? Well, now is your chance! Ms. Weinstein and Ms. Littig from AMS south will be leading a trip to Australia, New Zealand, and Hawaii during the summer of 2015. There will be an informational meeting at Avon Middle School South Tuesday November 4th in room A204 at 5:30pm. If you are interested stop by the guidance office and pick up the tour info today. Reminder for those students who are participating in a fall activity or sport. PE waivers will be due at the conclusion of your season. Remember to pick up a waiver from the guidance office or print one from the high school website. Rich Nye from Channel 13 will be coming to AHS for Friday's home football game versus Ben Davis to see what spirit the ORIOLE ARMY has. Our fans have made it to the top 5 for OPERATION FOOTBALL's Spirit Award and now it's time to show we deserve the title. So come out dressed in your best Halloween costume and a lets cheer our Orioles to a Sectional Championship!! Avon Volleyball won their 5th consecutive Regional Championship Tuesday night, defeating Perry Meridian 20-25, 25-23, 25-20, 25-23. Avon was paced by 19 kills and 6 blocks by Beth Prince, 12 kills and 25 digs by Brooke Peters, 21 kills by Calle' Weddle, 19 digs by Kennedy Wilson, and 5 blocks by Hannah Eiler. The offense was directed by Darian Goins and her 50 assists. Avon next plays #1 ranked Roncalli at Seymour on Saturday morning. Hope to see everyone there to duplicate the GREAT crowd we had tonight! Thanks for everyone who came!"