April 17, 2008

To: Members of the Senior Class

From: Mr. Mellody, Guidance Counselor, Scranton Campus

Re: General Information

Representatives from the admissions office of the following schools will be at the table outside the cafeteria during the lunch periods:

                                                Today – Marywood University

                                                Monday, April 21 – University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

 

SCHOLARSHIPS:

                NANCEY LANGE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP:

                High school seniors that live in Lackawanna County and plan to pursue a curriculum in an environmental field are eligible to apply for a $500 Nancey Lange Memorial Scholarship to be awarded by the Lackawanna County Conservation District. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who maintained high academic standards throughout high school and has shown an interest in the environment. Majors such as agronomy, forest sciences, parks & recreation, wildlife resource management, natural resource conservation, environmental studies or engineering would qualify for the scholarship. If there is a question whether your major would qualify call the District Office at 281-9495. Applications are available in the guidance office. Completed applications must be received by May 30th.

 

                JOHN & LUCILLE GUZEY SCHOLARSHIPS:

                The Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeastern Pennsylvania will be awarding John and Lucille Guzey Scholarships that may be used at any local college, technical or vocational school. The scholarship is available to current and former Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeastern Pennsylvania members. The scholarships are possible through an endowment fund established by John and Lucille Guzey, the scholarship amounts are to be set by the Club Scholarship Committee based on the earnings of the fund. Applications are available in the guidance office. The deadline to submit completed applications is June 20th.

 

SCRANTON KIWANIS CLUB – NICHOLAS LACHNO SCHOLARSHIP:

The Scranton Kiwanis Club is pleased to announce that it will be awarding the Nicholas Lachno

Scholarship. The scholarship has been established to help deserving high school seniors that reside in Lackawanna County that are going to pursue a post-high school education. Two $2,000 scholarships will be awarded. Applications are available in the guidance office. Applicants must submit the completed application, two letters of recommendation, a 500-1000 word essay on college goals, personal circumstances and commitment to community service to the guidance office no later than May 8th.

 

ENTREPRENEUR AWARD:

                The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce and the Great Valley Technology Alliance are accepting applications for the Young Entrepreneur Award, sponsored by Bank of America. The award highlights the success of young business owners in Lackawanna County. For more information please call Desiree Ranella at 342-7711.

 

APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY:

                The Scranton Electricians Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee accepts applications for apprenticeship, the position is inside wireman (electrician) apprentice, from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. on the first working Monday of every month and on all other Mondays of the month from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.  Applications are accepted at Local Union #81, I.B.E.W. office on the second floor of the I.B.E.W. Building, 431 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton. Questions may be directed to the Training Director by calling 344-5711.

 

REMINDER:

                Completed senior graduation forms are due in by next Monday, April 21st. They can be returned to either your homeroom teacher or Mr. Mellody. If not previously submitted be sure to have the required verification information attached.