February 6, 2008

To: Members of the Senior Class

From: Mr. Mellody, Guidance Counselor, Scranton Campus

Re: General Information

 

 

PENNSYLVANIA PRIMARY ELECTION:

                Primary Election Day in Pennsylvania is Tuesday April 22nd. The last day to register to vote in that election is March 21st. Eligible students that have not registered and would like to exercise their right to vote on April 22nd may pick up a Pennsylvania voter registration application in the guidance office.

 

SELECTIVE SERVICE:

                It is the law that all men must register for the Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday. It is the Selective Service’s job to provide men for service in the armed forces if there is a national emergency. The Selective Service now accepts early submission of registration information by 17 year-olds; information can be submitted to Selective Service at age 17 years and 3 months old and be automatically registered when age 18 is reached. Men in violation of the law put government jobs, college financial aid, job training and driver’s license renewal at risk. Register online at sss.gov or complete a paper form that is available in the guidance office.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS:

                NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA COUNSELING ASSOCIATION:

                The Northeastern Pennsylvania Counseling Association is proud to announce its annual academic scholarship. One $500 scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior in our area. Criteria for the scholarship are rank in the top 10% of the class, extracurricular involvement, community involvement and acceptance to college. Applications are available in the guidance office. The deadline is March 28th.

 

                SETON HILL UNIVERSITY:

                Seton Hill University, located in Greensburg, offers a Rising Star Scholarship of $2,500 annually, $10,000 total, to all graduates of Catholic high schools who enroll as first-year, full-time students in a Bachelor’s degree program at Seton Hill in the academic year immediately following their high school graduation. Interested students are asked to call 1-800-826-6234 for more details.

 

                PENN EAST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION – LANI McCRONE MEMORIAL:

                Penn East Federal Credit Union Lani McCrone Memorial Scholarships will be awarded to students who demonstrate academic excellence, citizenship and community/school involvement. Applicants must be a Penn East Federal Credit Union member or have a parent or guardian who has an active account and in good standing. Two one-year scholarships, each valued at $2,500, will be awarded. Applications are available at either credit union location, online at penneastfcu.org or in the guidance office. The application and all requested information must be received at the credit union by April 1st.

 

BRAIN BEE:

                The Neuroscience Program at the University of Scranton and the Northeast Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center are pleased to announce the 9th Annual Brain Bee for high school students. The Brain Bee, there is no cost, will be held next Saturday, February 9th, on the campus of the University of Scranton in Brennan Hall. Pre-registration is required for participants by calling 941-4266. Competition begins at noon.

 

INFORMATION CENTER:

                Employees of the Federal Student Aid Information Center are available to answer questions on the application process, eligibility criteria and the various student aid programs. This service is available seven days a week by calling 1-800-433-3243.