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Rams Announcements !!!

Rams Announcements !!!. Weekly Bulletin. “This being Black History Month, I would like to ask people to celebrate the similarities and not focus on the differences between people of color and not of color.” -Lynn Swann. W.O.W. Jovial Good humored, cheerful disposition. SENIORS!!!.

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Rams Announcements !!!

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  1. Rams Announcements !!!

  2. Weekly Bulletin “This being Black History Month, I would like to ask people to celebrate the similarities and not focus on the differences between people of color and not of color.” -Lynn Swann

  3. W.O.W Jovial Good humored, cheerful disposition.

  4. SENIORS!!! • See Kelsey Elk on all 4 lunches Tuesday and Wednesday for our senior sign out sheet that will go in the yearbook.

  5. Congratulations!!! • Senior, Candace Brooke Locklear and Junior, Alexander Lee McGirtwas named Student of Excellence for the 2012 School Year.

  6. Good Job You Guys!!

  7. Scholarship Information

  8. BigSun Scholarship • All student athletes are eligible for this award • Must be a senior attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in a sport at that institution or community • www.bigsunathletics.com for more info • Deadline: June 22, 2012 • Amount of Award: $500

  9. Law Offices of Michael A. DeMayo 2012 Scholarship Program • Submission of a presentation or essay on preventions of underage drinking and driving required • Minimum 3.0 GPA • Visit www.DeMayoLaw.com • DEADLINE: February 27, 2012

  10. Buick Achievers Scholarship Program • Must major in a course of study that focuses on Engineering/Technology or select Design and Business related programs of study • Visit www.buickachievers.com • DEADLINE: February 29, 2012

  11. Drive2Life Contest • Students in grades 6-12 are invited to create an innovative storyboard or script for a memorable Public Service Announcement that educates others about distracted driving. Application and information may be found online at www.scholastic.com/drive2life. • DEADLINE: February 29, 2012

  12. Sandhills Community College Foundation Scholarship • Visit www.sandhills.edu/scholarships • DEADLINE: February 29, 2012

  13. Veterans Scholarship • Children of disabled, deceased, combat, or POW/MIA war Veterans may be eligible • Contact the Robeson County Veterans Service Office @ (910) 671-3070 for info • Deadline: March 1, 2012

  14. SHEF Scholarship • Interested in the health field? See guidance for a scholarship worth $450.00. Must plan to attend a university. • DEADLINE: March 1, 2012

  15. Golden LEAF Scholarship • This award is valued at $12,000 ($3,000 per year for up to four years) for students from qualifying rural counties who plan to attend a participating NC campus in the fall. • Must be a NC resident and demonstrate financial need. • Application and qualifying counties can be viewed at www.CFNC.org/goldenleaf. • DEADLINE: March 1, 2012

  16. North Carolina State USBC Association, Inc. Youth Scholarship • Seniors who bowl in a certified USBC North Carolina youth league see Guidance for scholarship information. • DEADLINE: March 1, 2012

  17. NCHSSA Scholarships Charlie Adams Endowed Scholarship • Presented to one female senior cross-country runner and one male senior varsity wrestler • Applications must be picked up in guidance • DEADLINE: March 2, 2012 Clary Student Medal Award • Presented to one male and female student athlete • Deadline: March 2, 2012

  18. Lumbee River EMC • Scholarships worth $4,000 are availabe for students who plan to attend a four year university and $1,200 for those who plan to attend a two-year college. • Must be a senior whose parents or guardians are members of the cooperative. • Applications are available in guidance or online at Lumbee River EMC Community. • DEADLINE: March 2, 2012

  19. Kohl’s Care Scholarship Program • Have you made a difference in your community? Volunteered? If you are in grades 9-12 you may qualify for a scholarship from Kohl’s. Information may be found online at www.kohlcoporation.com/communityrelations/scholarship/index.asp • DEADLINE: March 15, 2012

  20. Lumbee Bank • Seniors see Guidance for the Lumbee Bank scholarship worth $1,000. Preference will be given to students with a cumulative 2.5 to 3.5 GPA. Financial need is considered. • DEADLINE: March 15, 2012

  21. North Carolina Assoc. of Educational Office Professional, INC. • Essay recommendations, college acceptance letter and income statement required • Applications available in Guidance • DEADLINE: March 16, 2012

  22. North Carolina Association of Educational Office Professional, Inc. • DEADLINE: March 19, 2012

  23. Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (Sammy) 2012 Award Program: • Are you an athlete? You may qualify for a $7,500 college scholarship. Information may be found online at http://www.sammyapplication.com • DEADLINE: March 19, 2012

  24. 2012 “People Helping People” Scholarship • Must be a US citizen and a resident of NC under NCGS 116 143.1 and is eligible for in-state tuition. • Exemplify the membership leadership, excellence of character, integrity and community involvement. • Applicants should not be a director, employee, or family member of an employee of the State Employee’s Credit Union or the SECU Foundation. • DEADLINE: April 5, 2012

  25. Selective Service • If you are a man ages 18-25 and living in the US, then you must register with Selective Service. According to law a man must register with Selective Service within 30 days of his 18th birthday. • Register at any Post Office or online at http://ww.ss.gov

  26. UNC Chapel Hill • If you are interested in attending UNC Chapel Hill and you are a Junior. Please come by to see Ms. Karen. • We can only take the first 15 students who register for Project Uplift.

  27. SAT & ACT Announcement • Seniors and Juniors: If you eat free or reduced lunch you may be eligible for a fee waiver for the SAT Test and College Applications. See your Guidance Counselor for information.

  28. Interesting Upcoming Events

  29. Poetry and Short Prose Contest • Sponsored by the UNCP Friend of the Library. All entries must be postmarked no later than Wed, Feb 29th • More info @ www.uncp.edu/library/friends/2011contest%20rules%20and%entry.pdf

  30. STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS!! You will always miss 100% of the shots you don't take.

  31. Congratulations PurnellSwett HS JROTC Rifle Team!!! • First time in 17 years we are in 1st Place during the PSRC-JROTC county rifle match. • Best shooter- Cadet Command Sergeant Major Terry Deese. • Most improved shooter- Cadet 1st Sergeant Joshua Rogers. • 3 out of 5 cadets made the conference team: Terry Deese, Joshua Rogers, and Jose Osuna.

  32. FFA Members: • Teachers please allow FFA members out of class to take yearbook picture. Students need to go to Mr. Moore’s class. Picture will be taken during reading time Tuesday 2/28.

  33. Attention Students: • Students visiting RCC on Friday, pick up a permission form @ the sign-in desk. Return it to Ms. Kathy in Guidance.

  34. African American Student Organization • The African American Student Organization will meet tomorrow Tuesday, Feb.28th immediately after school in the media center.

  35. Online Classes • Online classes have started, please make sure you log on to the website. If you need your username and password, please see your grade level counselor!

  36. Poetry and Short Prose Contest • Sponsored by The Friends of the Library of UNCP. • Open to all area high school students, UNCP students, and the general public. • Prizes- 1st place: $250.00, 2nd place: $150.00, 3rd place: $100.00. • Entry deadline- February 29, 2012. • For more information: http://www.uncp.edu/library/ and click contest links, or talk to your English teachers.

  37. Attention Students: • Students that have afternoon classes at the Career Center-you can not drive your personal vehicle to the Career Center, you must ride the bus.

  38. Attention DECA Members • Meeting every Tuesday in room 207 immediately after school.

  39. Attention: • Any Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors taking or will take Honors or upper level science class can join the Science National Honor Society. • Please see Mr. Charles Jones in Room 501.

  40. ATTENTION STUDENTS • Students may register online for the SAT/ACT Test or pick up an application in Guidance. Register before it is too late!

  41. ACT Deadline • Deadline for April 14, 2012 ACT is March 9, 2012 @ Fayetteville, NC.

  42. STUDENTS • Dress for Success every Thursday!!!! • Please participate

  43. Dress for Success MALES: Shirt/ tie • Khaki/ Slacks • Dress shoes FEMALES: Church dress • Dressy pant suits • Dress shoes

  44. Dressing for Success • Teachers are encouraged to offer classroom incentives to students who “Dress for Success.” Each week a student will be randomly selected by administration to receive a $10 gift card to www.MyLocker.net for the purchase of Purnell Swett gear.

  45. Breakfast buddies • Anyone interested in becoming a breakfast buddy must see Ms. Marie for an application. Program will commence on March 2, 2012. -Thanks, Ms. Marie

  46. SAT Question of the Day Enrique did not take Marisol seriously when she told him she was going to bed to sleep for a week: he knew she was prone to ______ • Earnestness • Belligerence • Simile • Hyperbole • Understatement

  47. Answer: • “Hyperbole” is extravagant exaggeration, often not intended to be taken literally. If Marisol is prone, or has a tendency or inclination, to greatly exaggerate things or make extravagantly exaggerated statements, Enrique would know not to take her statement seriously that she was going to sleep for a week.

  48. Answer (D) is Correct!

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