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T. L. Hanna, an IB World School
2600 Highway 81 North, Anderson, SC 29621 864-260-5110
6/3/15 Parent Newsletter # 45
Congratulations, Class of 2015!
Commencement speakers, marshals, class officers sing the Alma Mater one
Last time.
Salutatorian Rafay Malik and Valedictorian Hope Gehle
A toss of the mortarboard and they are finished!
This is what happens when you tell them not to look up when they toss their mortarboards (the
corners can hit them in the eye)! Just like teenagers!
Though always considered a “Junior,” on graduation day
Radio becomes a faculty member.
We always appreciate the NJROTC
presenting colors!
IB and AP Summer Work IB and AP English students have received hard copies of their summer reading assignments. These
are also posted on Mrs. Harder's webpages. Please add the due dates to your calendars and
contact her if you have any questions.
IB Theory of Knowledge Summer Work Rising Junior IB diploma candidates will need to pick up summer assignments and textbooks for
Theory of Knowledge from the front office the week of 6/8-6/12.
AP European History Summer Work Students who are taking AP European History next year need to personally see Mr. Littlejohn
before school ends to get information about their summer assignment.
Rising Senior Yearbook Pictures Tux and drape photos will be taken at TL Hanna July 21 - 23 from 9am - 4pm. This is only for
rising seniors who do not want to go to Crafts Studio and want to be in the yearbook. No
appointment is necessary. There is no fee. Boys wear white t-shirts. Girls wear a shirt with
spaghetti straps or loose straps (then they will be given tux/drape for the picture).
We Need Those Books Back! Approximately 699 library books are still checked out to students as of June 3, 2015. Please get
these in as soon as possible. Notices will be included in report card mailings. If they are not
returned, then students will be required to purchase them.
Next Student Government Meeting Student Government Meeting
August 26, 2015
3:45pm, Lecture Hall
Return of Leased Calculators Students who have leased calculators from the school should remember to return them to Mrs.
Peters in Room 707.
Report Cards Report cards will be mailed to students/parents on June 9, 2015.
Varsity Girls’ Basketball
Coach Elrod is excited to get started as the new girls’ basketball coach. He is a proud TL Hanna
alumnus and is looking forward to building the program. Any girls interested in playing
basketball next year should contact him for more information – GlennElrod@anderson5.net.
Cross Country Conditioning Boys and Girls Summer Conditioning for Cross Country in the Fall will begin on Monday, June
15th at 8:00 AM. We will meet on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at the McCants Gym from 8
to 9:15 am for the entire month of June. In July we add one more morning during the
week. We will practice rain or shine. We will send out emails throughout the summer to keep
you updated. So please fill out the following link: http://goo.gl/forms/W1ShDu285C
***Anyone that didn’t compete in a sport last year needs to get a physical before coming to
conditioning.
Contact: Girls Head Coach Brent Jackson: Brentjackson@anderson5.net and Boys Head Coach
Andrew King: Andrewsking@anderson5.net
Student Summer Transportation
Institute at Claflin
Claflin University, in Orangeburg, SC, is hosting a Summer Transportation Institute for rising 9th,
10th, and 11
th grade students from June 22 – July 17, 2015. The purpose of this Institute is to
create awareness and expose high school students to in-depth facts related to career
opportunities in the transportation industry. The four-week residential program is a structured
learning opportunity for youth in the secondary school systems of South Carolina. The
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Office of Civil Rights, the South Carolina Division
Office of FHWA and South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) sponsors the
Institute.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The student must be a ninth (9th), tenth (10
th), eleventh (11
th), grader for the 2015-2016
school year.
The student must have completed algebra or be qualified for enrollment in Algebra for
the upcoming 2015-2016 school year.
The student must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on the SC
Unified Grading Policy (transcripts will be requested).
The student must have an expressed interest in engineering, science, transportation, or
technology careers.
The student must have one letter of recommendation each from a teacher and a guidance
counselor. (2 letters)
The student must submit a one-page essay (typed) expressing his/her reasons for wanting
to participate in the program and how STI can assist in meeting his/her career goals.
Students are required to attend the entire Institute.
The selected students will receive scholarships to pay for tuition, room, meals, books and
other supplies.
Gwendolyn B. Phillips
TRIO Director
Grants Administrator
Claflin University
400 Magnolia Street
Orangeburg, SC 29115
Office 803-535-5058
FAX 803-534-8323
Email gphillips@claflin.edu
Summer is Great Time for SAT Practice!
The SAT has been redesigned and it is imperative that students who will be taking it in the coming
years know about these changes. Official SAT practice for the new SAT will launch on
KhanAcademy.org . It will include the following:
o Four full-length practice tests written by the College Board.
o Answer explanations for all four practice tests, along with calculated raw scores
o Thousands of practice questions written by Khan Academy team and approved by the
College Board, as well as video lessons and reference articles
o Personalized practice recommendations to help students focus on the skills likely to
improve their performance, building a solid foundation for the SAT and beyond.
o Additional features that will be released later in the year.
IB Spanish and ESOL Produce Play The IB Spanish 1 SL and the 1
st block ESOL classes presented the play La Quinceañera on Thursday,
May 14th. La Quinceañera describes a traditional party for a fifteen-year-old girl in many Hispanic
cultures. This celebration is a rite of passage which includes family, friends, religious aspects, and
other traditions. The IB students learned about this topic, wrote their script, and incorporated the
Romeo and Juliet plot into their product, while the ESOL students provided a deeper
understanding of the traditions of La Quinceañera. The play was performed in Spanish; however,
the collaboration process was carried out in English and Spanish to help both groups improve
their language skills. This collaboration between the classes also allowed students to relate to their
peers, celebrate diversity, and work as a team.
Cast
Romeo: Diego Rodríguez
Julieta: Marlee Ferguson
Count Pablo: Emiliano Márquez
Romeo's parents: Rohit Karamchandani, Celia Quiroga
Julieta's parents: Graham Borsum, Paige Mower
Julieta's sisters: Rebeca Mendez, María Cardales, Martha-Grace Whiteman, Neldie Roldan,
Haley Newton, Kinsey McClure
Announcer and planner: Kristian Thomas
American friend and pastry chef: Bree Sloan
Teachers: Katharine Martinez (ESOL) and Sandra Camacho (IB Spanish SL)
TLH Golf Completes Outstanding Year On Monday and Tuesday, May 18 and 19, the T.L. Hanna Boys Varsity Golf Team competed in
the 4A State Finals golf tournament at Furman University. The Jackets finished in 13th place in the
36-hole event (Monday afternoon rainstorms caused the 2nd round to be cancelled making the
normally 54 hole event a 36 hole one). The event was won by Boiling Springs. Region 1 Champs
and Easley finished 2nd. The Jackets were led by juniors Jake Miller (78-81) and Brady Cox (76-
85) and by seniors Graham Farmer (83-79) and Jon-Michael Kubu (82-80). The Jackets finished
the season ranked 13th in 4A golf, just 4 shots from a top 10 finish! The guys were 12-3 overall
and 10-1 in the region play. They finished 3rd in the 96 Tee-Off Classic, 6th at the Wren
Invitational, 7th at the Easley Invitational and 2nd in the region. The guys have advanced to the
upper state tournament every year since it was established. This is the 4th time in six years that
the Hanna boys have reached the state finals. If you see a Hanna golfer congratulate him on
another fine season!
Jon-Michael Kubu, Brady Cox, Kameron Rumsey, Jake Miller, Graham
Farmer, Coleman Farrow
Dukes Earns Eagle Scout Dalton Dukes of Boy Scouts of America Troop 215 and TL Hanna 11
th grader earned the rank of
Eagle Scout on April 30, 2015. Dalton has been active in Scouting since 2009. Dalton’s Eagle
Scout project was to build and install two permanent picnic serving combo tables at two of the
primitive sites at the Sadlers Creek State Park in Anderson. Dalton accumulated 90 hours of
service including his organization, planning and installation as well as fundraising $1,500 for the
materials for the project. He enlisted the help of Boy Scouts from Troop 215 and friends and
family members in order to complete the project, and these volunteers donated another 147
hours of service. Troop 215 is sponsored by First Presbyterian Church in Anderson.
Calhoun and Southwood Present
Seussical: The Musical in Fall I am very excited to announce that Calhoun and Southwood Academies of the Arts will be
bringing you a joint production of Seussical: The Musical this fall! See attached flyers.
10 Summer Activities That Will Turn
College Admissions’ Heads https://www.teenlife.com/blogs/articles/10-summer-activities-will-turn-admissions-heads
In today’s competitive college admissions market, a student is faced with the task of setting him or
herself apart from other applicants. Colleges look for students who dedicate themselves to
activities and projects to build a well-rounded incoming freshman class. Admission officers look
for students who demonstrate interesting and diverse qualities, not just those who spend 100% of
their time studying. Colleges need and want students who are committed to activities that they
are passionate about.
The summer creates opportunities for students to demonstrate this quality. The last thing you
want to communicate is that you are lazy, spending your summers on the couch watching
television and playing video games. Colleges don’t offer admission to unmotivated students. They
offer admission to students who are well-rounded, and demonstrate a commitment to activities
outside the classroom.
Summer is the best time to show colleges that you are more than your GPA or your SAT score.
Which of the next 10 summer activities interest you?
1. Volunteering
There are all kinds of volunteer opportunities in your community from an animal shelter, to the
public library, to reading to children in a hospital, to working with others on beach cleanup. Since
there are so many activities available, choose the one that interests you and will communicate
your passion to colleges. It’s better to pick one activity that lasts the entire summer than multiple
activities. This will show admissions your willingness to commit to a project and see it through.
A unique idea is to go to your school principal and ask if there is something you can do to
improve the school: Paint a classroom, clean the lockers in preparation for the new school year,
or refurbish benches on the athletic fields.
2. Start a business
Summer is an excellent time to start your own business: Become a teenage entrepreneur. Just
something as simple as mowing lawns or babysitting is a good place to start. You might also
demonstrate your creative side by selling art on Etsy. If you are good with computers, you can
start a computer repair business. If you enjoy writing, consider freelance paid writing jobs.
Starting a business will communicate your strong work ethic and your desire to be enthusiastic
about the things you love.
3. Take classes
Summer school might be the last thing you want to do over the summer, but going to summer
school to further your education will impress colleges. You can take summer courses at your high
school or even at your local community college. This is a great way to advance your math or
language skills. It’s also possible to take credit-bearing summer courses offered to juniors and
seniors at the local community college. Look at the classes that meet general education
requirements in a variety of introductory subjects. Most colleges will accept these basic credits and
you will be able to enter college with a few credits under your belt.
4. Attend college programs for high school students
Colleges offer summer learning programs—pre-college options—for juniors and seniors in high
school. Some programs, like the one Harvard offers, last six to eight weeks and are rigorous
academically. Many colleges also host programs to explore such areas as medicine, engineering,
communications, business, and any number of academic directions, some of which are more
interdisciplinary, others more pre-professional or experiential. Other programs are geared toward
your specific area of interest.
If you are interested in exploring the world of sharks while taking steps to help the environment,
there is a summer program available. There are summer programs available for a variety of
interests. Search for a program that not only keeps your interest, but also adds to your knowledge
and experience. If you’re not sure where to start, look at the summer options at the schools on
your preliminary college list.
5. Spend the summer abroad
A summer abroad can break you out of your comfort zone and expand your horizons while also
experiencing other cultures. There are programs offered in the area of service, adventure, skill
training, and academics. Many programs also offer scholarships to cover the cost.
You can also consider working while you travel abroad and visit multiple countries. The
opportunities are endless. One high school senior chose a program that specialized in language
and cultural immersion experiences. At the end of the program, she said, “My experience abroad
inspired me to want to major in international relations. It helped me focus on which college
classes were right for me.”
Studying at foreign universities or similar study abroad programs is a good way to perfect a
second or third language. Seek out immersive programs that are at least six weeks long, or better
yet, the entire summer.
6. Intern
Paid and unpaid internships offer you a chance to gain valuable hands-on experience within a
career or field you may want to pursue. Contact local companies, office managers, and human
resources offices to inquire about their intern hiring policy. Start-up companies love hiring interns
because they are inexpensive or unpaid and fit into the company’s tight budget constraints.
Internships are also a way to begin collecting a network of business contacts that can help you
after graduation from college.
6. Get a local job
Working during the summer is a good way to not only save for college, but impress admissions
with your work ethic. Consider getting a job in fields that you are thinking about and apply
accordingly. If you’re interested in hotel/motel management, working in a restaurant is an
excellent way to learn hospitality and restaurant management skills. If retail merchandizing
interests you, search for jobs that give you experience in merchandizing. Work at a job that
allows you to learn valuable skills from your employer.
7. Work on a charity project
Be imaginative and start a charity project. There are groups and organizations in need of help
raising funds or gathering materials. One student, whose brother was ill during his childhood, saw
the need to help the Ronald McDonald house by collecting gently used toys. Another realized
that his test prep books would go to waste, so he created a charity that collected these books and
donated them to schools and libraries so students could use them without having to purchase
them. Not only will you be helping others but you will communicate to colleges that you value
community.
8. Work at a summer camp
There are many summer camp jobs available to students: YMCA camps, religious affiliated camps,
academic camps, Boy Scout camps, and others. Summer camp jobs offer skill-building, leadership,
training, and enrichment opportunities. Camp experiences allow you to learn and develop skills
that enhance your marketability to colleges and future employers. Not only will you be earning a
paycheck to supplement your college expenses but you will be impressing admissions officers. An
added benefit is that business executives often say that experience as a camp counselor translates
into good management and personnel skills.
9. Make college connections
Visit some of the colleges on your list and make connections with the staff. Since most college
offices remain open during the summer, you can pay an informal visit or meet someone in
admissions for an interview. How will this impress them? Colleges look for students who are
genuinely interested in attending. They actually keep track of who visits and who meets with
them. Get a card or an email address and connect after the visit. When application time rolls
around, you’ll have a leg up on other applicants who didn’t find the time to visit.
10. Create an online presence
Spend your summer creating a significant online presence. The key word here is “significant”. This
doesn’t mean you should live on Facebook or Twitter. An online presence that showcases your
strengths and abilities will give colleges a picture of you that they won’t see by looking at
transcripts or test scores. Start a blog and post often. Communicate with colleges using social
media. Create a detailed LinkedIn profile that highlights your extracurricular activities, your
honors and awards, and your work experience. Spend some time cleaning up your social media
accounts as well—colleges are using social media when they want to learn more about an
applicant. A strong online presence could make the difference between an offer of admission and
being deferred or wait-listed.
Whatever you do, don’t waste your summer. Use the time to find summer activities or programs
that will enhance your knowledge, your education, your career interests, and turn the heads of
admissions.
Guidance Department Scholarship List
Updated: June 3, 2015
This list is updated regularly, so check back frequently. If a scholarship is of interest to
you, go ahead and pursue it. Do not wait until the deadline to apply. Notice that the
scholarships are listed in chronological order by their due date, but the most recent
additions will be in red.
June 2015 Deadlines
• Abbott and Fenner Scholarship
Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with their
scholarship program for juniors and seniors. They will be awarding $1000 to the
winner(s) each year. The application process requires an essay submission. Full details
are available at www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm Deadline is June 15, 2015.
More Scholarships
• Army ROTC
Full Scholarship - US Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard. Visit
http://www.goarmy.com/rotc or contact LTC Hale, USC, 803-777-3639. You may also
visit www.highlanderbn.com or Brian Pinson for even more information.
• American Legion Scholarship
Students can attend college tuition-free in South Carolina if parent was a war time
veteran and met certain criteria: 1) was KIA 2) died while in service 3) died of disability
resulting from service 4) was a POW 5) is permanently and totally disabled, as
determined by the VA from any cause 6) was awarded the Congressional Medal of
Honor 7) is MIA or 8) applicant is the child of deceased veteran who qualified under
items 4) and 5). To receive the scholarship, students must attend a state supported
college or technical college. Eligibility terminates at age 26. Free tuition as long as work
and conduct are satisfactory to the institution’s governing body. Applications may be
obtained by writing to the Office of the Governor, Division of VA, 1801 Assembly
Street, Room 230, Columbia, SC 29201. The phone number is 803-255-4317, and the
web address is www.needalift.org.
• Call Me Mister
The "Call Me mister" Program is a collaboration between Clemson University and three
private, historically black colleges in South Carolina (Benedict College, Claflin
University, Morris College) to recruit, train, certify and secure employment for minority
males as elementary teachers in the public schools of South Carolina. For scholarship
information and an application, call 800-640-2657, www.callmemister.clemson.edu, or
e-mail Mister@clemson.edu.
• Michelin Technical Scholars
This program offers opportunities for select students to develop hands-on work
experience while earning their degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Electronics, or General
Engineering. Selected students will receive scholarships to cover the cost of tuition, fees,
and books for the program along with competitive pay and part-time work.
• P.E.O. Sisterhood Scholarship Programs
The P.E.O. Sisterhood promotes educational opportunities for women. They make a difference in women's
lives by offering five different programs that provide higher educational assistance. For more information,
students should visit www.peointernational.org. Deadlines vary throughout the school year.
Web Sites for Discovering Even More Scholarships
(Note: TL Hanna and Anderson District 5 are not responsible for the content of these sites.)
www.studentscholarships.org - Lists multiple scholarships.
www.highfivescholarships.com- Lists multiple scholarships.
www.fastweb.com - Lists multiple scholarships.
www.finaid.org - Lists multiple scholarships.
www.winscholarships.com - Lists multiple scholarships.
www.college-scholarships.com - Lists multiple scholarships.
www.cashe.com - Lists multiple scholarships.
www.meritaid.com - Lists multiple scholarships.
www.scholarshipexperts.com – Lists multiple scholarships.
www.excellence.org – Lists academic scholarships.
www.supercollege.com – Lists academic scholarships
www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net- Lists scholarships for students attending Historically Black
Universities.
www.makingcollegecount.com – Lists Scholarships sponsored by Chevrolet.
www.kidschancesc.org – Lists scholarships for dependents of someone who has been seriously or
fatally injured as a result of a work-related accident or occupational disease.
www.statefarm.com/aboutus/community/grants/foundation/state_farm_foundation_scholarships.asp
www.scholarshipdetective.com/scholarship/index.cfm
www.moolahspot.com/scholarship/index.cfm
www.collegeispower.com/scholarship.cfm
www.genkellyscholarship.com/
www.cksf.org/index.cfm?Page=Scholarships
www.discusawards.com/scholarship-info
www.narfe.org - Lists scholarships for children and grandchildren of retired federal employees
www.christianconnector.com - Free information for scholarships at Christian colleges.
www.scholarshipexperts.com – Free scholarship matching service with over 2.4 million
scholarships.
Schoolsoup.com/scholarship-directory – quickly browse through scholarships by a variety of
categories
TLH 2014-2015 Calendar
June 3 (W) Underclass Exams Third and fourth blocks
June 4 (Th) Underclass Exam Second block; Early dismissal @ 11:45
am
June 5 (F) Underclass Exam First block; Early dismissal @ 9:45 am
June 6 (Sa) SAT Not given at TLH
June 8 (M) Exam Makeup Day
June 9 (Tu) Teacher Professional
Development Day; Report
Cards Mailed Home
Summer School Registration 1:30 – 3:30 pm
June 10 (W) Summer School Registration 8:15 – 12:00 am
June 13 (Sa) ACT @ Westside