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November 2018

NORTHWESTERN HIGH SCHOOL

SENIOR TROJAN NEWSLETTER 2503 West Main Street * Rock Hill, SC 29732 * 803-981-1200

“Carry the TORCH”

Northwestern High School’s AFJROTC at the Cadet Change of Command

ceremony. Congratulations to Cadet Eryieal Peoples on assuming command

from Cadet D’Sean Hawkins. Both cadets will be graduating this year.

Disclaimer: The Senior Trojan Scholarship Newsletter is courtesy of the School Counseling Department. There

are several scholarships available that are not published in this newsletter. It is recommended that you also do a

scholarship search on your own. There may also be college/university activities that are not included in this

newsletter. Please continue to visit college/university websites for upcoming events. If you have any questions

about this newsletter, please contact Bridget Elmore at 803-981-1214 or via email at belmore@rhmail.org

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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Please see Ms. Elmore in the School Counseling Office if you are interested in any of the

scholarships listed. If you need a paper application, please complete one of the

“Scholarship Request Forms” outside of Ms. Elmore’s office. Scholarships with a red

asterisk (*) do not have paper applications available.

Jamie Nichols Alumni Scholarship* Deadline: November 2, 2018

Amount: 1st place: $1,000 2nd place: $500

This scholarship is sponsored by Northwestern High School alumni, Mr. Jamie Nichols. He

will award the scholarships to a January and June graduate. Criteria: Graduating high school

senior from Rock Hill public schools with a parent or guardian who has been incarcerated for

longer than twelve months post 2005, minimum 2.9 GPA or top 50% of class, 1000 SAT score

or 21 ACT score and community/extracurricular involvement. See Ms. Elmore for an

application. All applications and required documentation must be submitted to Ms.

Elmore by the deadline.

Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship* Deadline: November 15, 2018

Amount: $4,000 - $50,000

This scholarship is sponsored by the Elks National Foundation. Criteria: U.S. citizen and

current high school seniors. You do not have to be related to a Elks member to apply. For

additional information and to apply, visit www.enf.elks.org/mvs

Cheatham-White Scholarship* Deadline: November 15, 2018

Amount: Four year scholarship to NCA&T University

This scholarship is sponsored by North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University. It

is memory of Henry P. Cheatham and George H. White, two African Americans who

represented North Carolina in the United States Congress around the turn of the 20th century.

Each recipient will be awarded a

South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation Scholarship* Deadline: November 28, 2018

Amount: Not specified

This scholarship is sponsored by the South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation. Criteria: Seniors

in a South Carolina high school OR undergraduates in a South Carolina college/university,

2.75 GPA (on 4.0 scale), resident of South Carolina, have a competitive or recreational interest

in golf and must attend an accredited public or private four year college/university in South

Carolina in the fall of 2019. Apply online at www.scholarshipprograms.org

South Carolina Teaching Fellows* Deadline: December 1, 2018

Amount: Up to $24,000 ($6000 per year)

This scholarship is for students who are interested in pursuing a career in teaching. It is based

upon academic achievement, references, community and school involvement, an interview and

a writing assessment. Students must attend one of the eleven Teaching Fellows Institutions

(Anderson University, Charleston Southern University, Coastal Carolina, College of

Charleston, Columbia College, Francis Marion University, Lander University, Newberry

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College, USC-Aiken, USC-Columbia, USC Upstate and Winthrop University) in order to

qualify. There are no GPA or SAT/ACT requirements but test scores must be submitted. The

SAT code is 3680 and the ACT code is 3873. Applicants must apply online at

http://cerra.org/teachingfellows/application.aspx

Lyceum Scholars Program* Deadline: December 10, 2018

Amount: $10,000

This program is sponsored by Clemson University. Students accepted to the program receive a

$10,000 scholarship to Clemson University. It is an innovative intellectual program where

accepted students study the moral, political, and economic foundations of a free society. Fpr

additional information and/or to apply visit www.Clemson.edu/Capitalism/Lyceum.htl

The Silver Pen Writing Competition Deadline: December 14, 2018

Amount: 1st Place: $1,500 2nd Place: $1,000 3rd Place: $750 4th Place: $500

This scholarship is sponsored by Wellmore of Tega Cay. It is a retirement community that has

provided this opportunity to bring the communication gap between younger and older

generations. Members at Wellmore of Tega Cay will judge the essays and choose four

winners. Criteria: Open to all high school seniors who live or attend school within 25 miles of

Wellmore of Tega Cay. Employees and children of employees at Wellmore of Tega Cay are

also eligible. There is no GPA requirement for this writing competition. See Ms. Elmore for

additional information.

Dr. Ann Cain Scholarship Deadline: January 7, 2019

Amount: $1,000

This scholarship is sponsored by the Juneteenth-Rock Hill Dr. Ann Cain Scholarship

committee. Criteria: African-American high school senior graduating in June of current

school year, Rock Hill resident from the Rock Hill School District, accepted into an accredited

college/university, plan to major in Education and demonstrate commitment to public service.

See Ms. Elmore for an application.

Kittie M. Fairey Educational Fund Scholarship* Deadline: January 15, 2019

Amount: Not specified

The Center for Scholarship Administration, Inc. (CSA), a non-profit, independent organization

is the facilitator of this scholarship fund. Criteria: South Carolina resident, cumulative 3.0

GPA (4.0) scale, plan to attend full-time and accredited two or four year college in South

Carolina and demonstrate financial need. Apply online at www.csascholars.org

Harry Hampton Scholarship* Deadline: January 31, 2019

Amount: $5,000 (renewable for four years)

This scholarship is sponsored by the Hampton Wildlife Fund. It is for students who wish to

further their education in the natural resources discipline such as wildlife biology, fisheries

biology, forestry, marine or environmental science. The recipient will receive the scholarship

for four years as long as he/she maintains a GPR of 2.5 or above for a given academic year.

Applicants must apply online at www.HamptonWildlifeFund.org/scholarship.html

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Wallace F. Pate Scholarship* Deadline: January 31, 2019

Amount: $2,500

This scholarship is sponsored by the Hampton Wildlife Fund. It is for students in the natural

resources disciplines of wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry or marine science.

Applicants must apply online at www.HamptonWildlifeFund.org/scholarship.html

David M. Cline Scholarship* Deadline: January 31, 2019 Amount: $2,000

This scholarship is sponsored by the Hampton Wildlife Fund. It is for students who wish to

pursue a degree in law enforcement, criminal justice or forensic science. General biology and

pre-med curriculum students pursuing a degree in forensic pathology do NOT qualify. To

apply, visit www.HamptonWildlifeFund.org/scholarship.html

James O. Thomason Scholarship* Deadline: January 31, 2019

Amount: $2,000 (renewable)

This scholarship is sponsored by the Hampton Wildlife Fund. It is for students who wish to

pursue a degree in print or photo journalism, advertising, public relations or mass

communications. The recipient will receive the scholarship for four years as long as he/she

maintains a GPA of 2.5 or above for a given academic year. To apply, visit

www.HamptonWildlifeFund.org/scholarship.html

2019 Journalism Contest Deadline: February 1, 2019

Amount: Undergraduate tuition and fees

This scholarship is sponsored by the South Carolina Governor’s Committee on Employment of

People With Disabilities. The winner of the contest received a four-year scholarship to the

South Carolina state-supported institution of his/her choice. The scholarship pays for

undergraduate tuition and fees. Each institution has its own definition of tuition and fees.

Criteria: Must be a South Carolinian 16-19 years old, must not have entered a post-secondary

school before March 1, 2019, high school senior OR otherwise qualified to begin post-

secondary education no later than the 2019-20 school year. You do not have to have disability

to enter. See Ms. Elmore for additional information.

York County Genealogical & Historical Society Deadline: March 15, 2019

Amount: $500

This scholarship is sponsored by the York County Genealogical & Historical Society. It was

established to give financial assistance to a deserving high school senior. It is open to public

school graduates of high schools in York County (SC). Criteria: Evidence of an interest in

history or genealogy by writing a 400-500 word essay describing the activities relating to one

or both of these areas in which he/she has participated, 3.5 GPA and must have applied to an

accredited institution of higher learning. See Ms. Elmore for an application.

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York Tech Presidential Scholars Program* Deadline: Not Specified

The Presidential Scholars Program at York Technical College provides a select group of high-

achieving students with a unique educational experience designed to prepare them for success

at their choice. Other benefits include: Tuition waiver for LIFE scholar recipients, textbooks

provided for Presidential Scholars courses, designated faculty mentors, exclusive leadership

opportunities and enrichment activities and an accelerated path to a university. Criteria: 3.0

GPA in high school and place into English 101 or higher and Math 110 or higher. Email

presidentialscholars@yorktech.edu for additional information.

Call Me MISTER program * Deadline: Not specified

Amount: $5,000

This scholarship is designed for African-American males who are interested in pursuing a

career in education. MISTER is an acronym for Mentors Instructing Students Toward

Effective Role Models. Applicants must apply and be accepted to one of the participating

institutions (Anderson, Benedict, Claflin, Clemson, College of Charleston, Coastal Carolina,

Greenville Tech, Midlands Tech, Morris College, South Carolina State University, Tri-County

Tech, Trident Tech or USC-Beaufort). Once you complete the college admissions application,

you must complete the Call Me Mister online referral application. This can be accessed at

www.callmemister.clemson.edu.

PALMETTO FELLOWS There will be a meeting for students who met the requirements for the early awards of

Palmetto Fellows on Thursday, November 15th at 6:00 p.m. Eligible students will receive an

invitation in the mail.

Academic Requirements 1. Score at least 1200 on the SAT or 27 on the ACT by the November national test

administration, earn a minimum 3.5 GPA on the South Carolina Uniform Grading

Scale at the end of the junior year, and rank in the top 6% of the class at the end of

either the sophomore or junior year.

OR 2. Score at least 1400 on the SAT or 32 on the ACT by the November national test

administration and earn a minimum 40 cumulative GPA on the South Carolina

Uniform Grading Scale at the end of the junior year.

Please see Ms. Elmore if you have any questions regarding Palmetto Fellows.

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TRANSCRIPTS

Thanks to all of you who participated in College Application Day 2018. If you completed

AND submitted the form indicating where you completed college applications on that day,

your transcripts have already been mailed. You must let your school counselor know when

you need a transcript mailed. You will need to bring a business-sized envelope and a stamp

for each transcript you need mailed. Please understand that colleges/universities receive

thousands of applications every year and need time to review transcripts. Your counselor will

mail your transcript and document that it has been mailed. We cannot guarantee how long it

will take the colleges/universities to document that the transcript has been received by them.

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES November 2, 2018 Registration deadline for Dec. 8th ACT

November 2, 2018 Registration deadline for December 1st SAT

November 6, 2018 Election Day – No School

November 8, 2018 Make-up day to order senior supplies (A-Bldg Lobby-Lunch)

November 8, 2018 Mad Money Simulation (details page 10)

November 3, 2018 SAT

November 12, 2018 Veterans Day Celebration (details page 7)

November 14, 2018 ACT/SAT Workshop

November 15, 2018 Palmetto Fellows Meeting (details page 5)

November 16, 2018 York Tech Application Day (details page 8)

November 21-23, 2018 Thanksgiving Break

SENIOR SUPPLIES Mr. Roth from Balfour will be on campus Thursday, November 8th for make-up senior supply

orders. He will be in the A-building lobby during all lunches. If you have not placed your

order for your cap and gown, please do so at that time.

ATTENTION: EARLY GRADUATES The Winter Graduation for students who submitted an early graduation application AND

will complete all of their graduation requirements by December is scheduled for Thursday,

January 10, 2019. It is important that you order your cap and gown ASAP to ensure you

will have them back in time for the ceremony.

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VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION Please see the message from Mr. Massey below regarding the Veterans’ Day Celebration

All seniors will report to the auditorium on Nov. 12th during PEAK for a special program

commemorating Veteran's Day. There will be an announcement to release seniors prior to the

start of PEAK on this day.

VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL Please see the message below from Mr. Herrington regarding virtual high school.

Please continue to work on required assignments. Semester exams will be administered

December 5th from 3:45 PM-5:30 PM in Room E106.

MAKE-UP SCHOOL Students who have more than 6 absences must recover course credit by attending Make-Up

School ($20 per session).

All students are responsible for contacting Coach Stinson to sign-up for

Make-Up School in the Media Center conference room. Dates are below:

Tuesday, November 27, 2018 4pm – 7pm $20

Thursday, November 29, 2018 4pm – 7pm $20

Saturday, December 1, 2018 8:30am – 3pm $20

Tuesday, December 4, 2018 4pm – 7pm $20

Thursday, December 6, 2018 4pm – 7pm $20

Saturday, December 8, 2018 8:30am – 3pm $20

Tuesday, December 11, 2018 4pm – 7pm $20

Thursday, December 13, 2018 4pm – 7pm $20

Saturday, December 15, 2018 8:30am – 3pm $20

Please feel free to contact Coach Stinson with any questions or concerns. She is available Monday-

Friday, 8:15am-3:45pm and may be reached at (803) 981-1240.

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YORK TECH APPLICATION DAY York Tech Application Day is Friday, November 16th from 1pm-3pm in A104 for any Early

Graduates (finishing in December) who plan on taking classes starting in January. If

interested, sign up with Mrs. Bybee in the School Counseling Office by Thursday, November

15th.

CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES!! Congratulations to those of you who have starting receiving college acceptance

and military appointment letters. We share in your excitement and would love to

share your good news with others. Please see Ms. Elmore to have your picture

taken or email your picture with your acceptance letter to belmore@rhmail.org.

All pictures will be shared on our social media sites and the television outside of

the School Counseling Office.

Congratulations to GRACE CORBIN on her acceptance to

Coastal Carolina University!! Way to go, Grace!!

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COLLEGE VISITS We have several colleges/universities visiting our campus this month. Please stop by to hear

information about the admissions process, academic programs and financial aid information.

Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD)

Friday, November 2, 2018

8:00 a.m. -8:30 a.m.

By the Trojan Man/A-Building Lobby

North Greenville University Wednesday, November 7, 2018

All three lunches

NHS Cafeteria

Francis Marion University “Interview Day”

Francis Marion University has rescheduled their

Interview Day for Tuesday, November 13th

during PEAK and lunches – if you had not

previously signed up, see Mrs. Bybee in the

School Counseling Office to add your name to the

list (those that signed up for the original Interview

Day are still on the list)

Gardner-Webb University

Thursday, November 29, 2018

PEAK Time

Kairos Kafe (A104)

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MAD MONEY SIMULATION Mad City Money Simulation is back! Seniors currently enrolled in

Government/Economics will participate in the Mad City Money Simulation during

school hours on November 8th. Students will have a taste of the real world as they

navigate through the challenges of budgeting. Sponsored by Founders Federal Credit

Union.

*Visit our Facebook, Twitter and school website for updates.*

Facebook: Northwestern School Counseling Office

Twitter: @Guidance_NHS

Website: https://www.rock-hill.k12.sc.us/domain/1011

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Hiring for cooks, servers and hostesses.

Apply in-person at 2781 Cherry Road

Regal Cinemas at Manchester is hiring for

floor staff positions.

Must be 16 years old to apply..

Apply online at www.regmovies.com

Apply online at www.marcos.com

Need help with your resume?

See Mrs. Burkhart in the School

Counseling Office to schedule an

appointment for assistance.

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SCHOOL COUNSELORS Please make sure you are using the correct contact information for your

school counselor on your college and scholarship applications.

Name E-mail address Telephone Number

Christine Burkhart cburkhar@rhmail.org 803-985-3034

Sharon Bybee sbybee@rhmail.org 803-981-1891

Debbie Cabaniss dcabanis@rhmail.org 803-981-1215

Bridget Elmore belmore@rhmail.org 803-981-1214

Maurice Herrington mherring@rhmail.org 803-985-3522

Kim Howell khowell@rhmail.org 803-981-1237

Bobby Page bpage@rhmail.org 803-981-1216

Happy Thanksgiving from the

School Counseling Department

Disclaimer: The Senior Trojan Scholarship Newsletter is courtesy of the School Counseling Department. There

are several scholarships available that are not published in this newsletter. It is recommended that you also do a

scholarship search on your own. There may also be college/university activities that are not included in this

newsletter. Please continue to visit college/university websites for upcoming events. If you have any questions

about this newsletter, please contact Bridget Elmore at 803-981-1214 or via email at belmore@rhmail.org