Guidance

Put your Class of 2004 song title suggestions in the blue box in the guidance office window before March 12 if you are have a song that you think would represent your senior class!
The next CAP group will be packed full of things to get done in the 30-min. timeframe. Attend ready to do your part..graduation cap/gown info., etc..
John B. & Brownie Young Memorial Fund Scholarship application is due to Ms. Kreke by Tuesday, March 16 . Remember , your parent(s) must complete the FAFSA in order for you to be considered for this free money opportunity!
Our Spring semester is ½ over this week
Owensboro Community & Technical College will be @ AHS during lunch on Tuesday, March 9 . Please talk with the college representative in front of guidance this week.
Seniors with the most "spirit" & very noticeable (blue skin) recently have been Ryan Ashby, Matt Bayles, Troy Best, Jarod Chapman, and Ben Evans. Awesome enthusiasm shown at our basketball games!! Keep up the good work as we enter the Regional Basketball Tournament this week at Apollo.. GO EAGLES!!
Also, much enjoyment as we watch our seniors and their singing talent on Eagle News Live!
UK Lexington Community College will be hosting VIP (visit in person) Days on Friday, March 5 @ 2 p.m. & Friday, April 2 @ 2 p.m. (that's 1 p.m. Owensboro time). If interested in attending LCC, fall 2004 call to register your attendance at 1-866-774-4872, ext 4192 OR email dwill6@uky.edu Act now, don't delay!
University of KY Merit Weekend is 3/19 & 3/20 OR 3/26 & 3/27. If you have any questions about the criteria to participate in this event, see Ms. Kreke ASAP.
The next ACT test is April 3 (late registration ends on 3/12, cost $42); and the last ACT is June 12 (deadline is May 7, cost $26); registration packets in guidance office window OR register online at www.act.org (with a debt/credit card).

Scholarship Opportunities :

55. Daviess County Bar Association Scholarship Award- New! Scholarship in the amount of $1,500 awarded to a high school senior. It is an opportunity for our students to learn about our legal system and the important role it plays in our democracy. The essay for this year is entitled: "The Right to a Trial by Jury...a Key to Our Democracy" (500 words or less). The committee will consider factors such as academic achievement, extracurricular activity and accomplishments, standardized test scores, transcripts of course work and grades, public service to the community, etc. More information is available in the Guidance Office. All required materials must be submitted to the DCBA Scholarship Committee no later that Thursday, April 1, 2004.

56. Owensboro Community & Technical College Scholarships- over 15 scholarships offered through OCC campus. Stop by guidance & get an application and brochure describing scholarships available. Deadline is Thursday, April 1, 2004 for scholarships & admission!

57. Ivy Tech State College Scholarship Application- If you plan to attend Ivy Tech State College, one application will allow you to apply for the following scholarships: Chancellor's Scholarship
Donald L. Duell Memorial Scholarship
Future's Unlimited Scholarship
POTT Foundation Technology Scholarship
TJ MAXX Scholarship
Toyota Industrial Scholarship GPA requirements vary with each scholarship. Drop by Guidance to pick up an application. Application must be submitted no later than Thursday, April 1, 2004.

58. Tri-State Payroll Professionals Scholarship- New! Scholarship in the amount of $500 to be used for tuition, books or fees. Senior must have a GPA of 2.0 or above, letter of acceptance from a college, university, trade or technical school; must have attended AHS for the entire 2003-2004 school year. Students will need two letters of recommendation; a paragraph describing your future plans in regard to education and career. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. Application must be completed and returned to Tri-State Payroll Professionals no later than Saturday, April 10, 2004.

59. Kentucky Amvets Auxiliary Scholarship- available in the State of Kentucky for a high school student who have been accepted into college. A student's eligibility for these scholarships shall be based on submission of a completed application, a copy of his/her high school transcript, plus a copy of a recent photograph. All information must be mailed to Carol Fowler, Scholar-ship Chairman, 8913 Lantana Drive, Louisville, KY. 40229. The deadline for submitted application and all required attachments will be Monday, April 12, 2004.

60 . Lexington Community College Scholarship- New! For all those planning to go to Lexington Community College - The Lexington Community College Scholarship Applications are now available in the Guidance Office. Preference will be given to freshmen with an ACT composite score of 22 or higher. Students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to March 15, 2004 for priority consideration of grants and to allow processing time for scholarship consideration. Application deadline is Thursday, April 15, 2004.

61 . Marine Corps League Detachment #804 Scholarship - Applicants must have a parent or grandparent who served in the U.S. Marine Corps. A step-parent will also qualify. This $500 scholarship may be used for any post-secondary program. Application and essay must be returned to Ms. Rodney no later than Friday, April 16, 2004.

62 . Daviess County Democratic Woman's Club - scholarship in t he amount of $500 to be used any way you wish or need. Criteria: Must be a registered Democrat or submit notarized statement that applicant will do so at voting age; Both parents must be registered Democrats; Student must have a 3.0 GPA. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. Deadline for submission to the Daviess County Democratic Woman's Club is Friday, April 16, 2004.

63 . Owensboro Business & Professional Women's Organization - Overton Scholarship- t he amount of each scholarship to be awarded will be announced at a later date. In the past, the Overton Scholarships were in the range from $350 to $1,000. These are awarded to young women pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies. FAFSA form must be completed . Applicant must provide three (3) letters of recommendation from non-relatives. One of the three recommendations must be academic. Application must be mailed with all required information to the Overton Scholarship Committee and postmarked NO LATER than Friday, April 16, 2004 .