2004 Year in Review

FAFSA Meeting Jan. 22 - Scholarships

College-bound students and their parents are invited to attend a financial aid presentation Thursday, January 22nd at 6:30 in the high school auditorium. Topics will include how aid is determined, how to complete the required FAFSA form, different types of assistance, and timelines for application. Call me in the guidance office at 772-4071 if you have questions.

Students who are interested in the following opportunities should see me for details:
Sophomore Boys interested in Careers in Nursing
Northern Illinois Leadership Seminars
2004 Essay Contest
Women in Engineering Career Day and Summer Camps at University of Wisconsin
Southern Illinois University Aviation Camp
Northwestern University Career Day for Girls interested in Engineering

Students should check out these new additions to the scholarship binder:
Conclave Scholarships - radio broadcasting and music industry
Wal-Mart/Sam's Club Scholarships
Farm Credit Services
Illinois PTA Scholarships for Education Majors
Elks Scholarship for Physical and Occupational Therapy Majors
The Franciscan University Scholarship Competition - February 7th
USA Today SAMMY 2004 Award Program
Best Buy Scholarship
Rock River Chapter of Professional Engineers

I will be distributing 2004-2005 course description books to 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students. I will be speaking with the 8th grade students on Wednesday, January 21st about graduation requirements, extracurricular opportunities, and the registration process.

by Patrice Johannsen, Guest Columnist
January 15, 2004