Student of the Month

Novemeber 2008

Floyd Central

6575 Old Vincennes Road
Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
812-923-8811
FAX 812-923-4010
Attendance 812-923-4007
Athletic Office 812-923-8325

Daily News

Updated 11/17/08

TEAM begins Tuesday and Thursday of this week. Those who need to attend report to E-9 by 2:45.

National Honor Society members are to sign up outside Mrs. Parr’s room, B-42, to ring Salvation Army bells this season.

NJROTC, Student Renaissance and Mr. Struck are sending a care package to Brandon Young and military personnel in Iraq. We can use your help in collecting items such as toiletries, baby wipes, magazines, non-perishable food, silly string, and letters to the men and women serving in Iraq. The first period class collecting the most will receive a donut party. Please hold your collections until Nov. 21st. At that time the collection point will be in B-35.

Sign up at the bookstore by December 5th if you are interested in the January Driver’s Education course. See Mr. Hay if you have any questions.

SPORTS: The girls’ basketball team opens their season this Thursday when former Floyd Central teacher Tammy Geron brings her Scottsburg Warriorettes into town. It is also 1970's night so all fans are encouraged to wear their best from the 1970's. The JV’s play at 6:00 and the Varsity at 7:30.

ScholarshipExperts.com is giving away five $1000 scholarships to students who apply. An essay is required. Deadline is Dec. 31st. For the application go to their website posted in the guidance office. www.Scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx

AXA Achievement Scholarship is available online. One Indiana student will receive $10,000 and a possible additional $15,000. Deadline is December 15. Website posted in the guidance area. www.axa-achievement.com

Seniors you may now start applying for The Community Foundation of Southern Indiana Scholarships. These include the Lilly, Paul Ogle, American Legion, Cleo and many other scholarships. For more information and applications visit www.cfsouthernindiana.com. See your counselor if you have any questions about scholarships available.

Seniors attend IU Southeast’s Financing Your Future Workshop. You will learn how you CAN afford college. Tips, scholarship secrets and steps you can take right now to lower college costs will be explained. You and your parents are invited and it doesn’t matter where you are attending college. This is a community event and tax professionals will be present. The workshop is Tuesday. November 18th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. RSVP by calling 941-2246. See your counselor for more details.

Girls Going Places offers scholarships to girls who demonstrate entrepreneurship and make a difference in school and community. This is open to girls ages 12-18. You can apply online – website posted in the guidance office. www.girlsgoingplaces.com.

REMEMBER: All scholarship information is posted in the guidance office with applications and/or website addresses. Seniors you may now start applying for The Community Foundation of Southern Indiana Scholarships. These include the Lilly, Paul Ogle, American Legion, Cleo and many other scholarships. For more information and applications visit www.cfsouthernindiana.com. See your counselor if you have questions. One Vision Credit Union will be awarding three $1000 scholarships to graduating seniors in Clark, Floyd, and Harrison County. Applications are on the scholarship board. Deadline is February 1.

>IU offers automatic academic scholarships to students who have applied to IU and have maintained a high GPA and ACT/SAT scores. Deadline for admission and maximum scholarship consideration is November 1st.

The Horatio Alger Scholarship application is available online. Scholarships are given to students exhibiting financial need with a message of hope and perseverance. Deadline is October 30. www.horatioalger.com/scholarships

IU offers automatic academic scholarships to students who have applied to IU and have maintained a high GPA and ACT/SAT scores. Deadline for admission and maximum scholarship consideration is November 1st.

BigSun Organization offers scholarships to senior athletes. A short essay is required. Deadline is June 25, 2009. Website iswww.bigsunathletics.com

Wabash College offers the Top Ten Scholarship Program to recognize men in the top ten percent of their class. Applications are due November 1st. (www.wabash.edu/admissions/visit/topten).

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION: (email/online addresses posted in guidance office.) Spencerian College is having their annual health career expo on Friday November 7 from 9-2pm.

McKelvey Foundation is offering a scholarship of up to $10,000 for students who own and operate their own business in high school. Deadline: January 25, 2009.

SAE’s Engineering Scholarships are now available online. Deadline is Dec. 1st. www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm

The John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest offers scholarship money to the winning essay. Submit your essay online. Deadline is Jan. 10th. www.jfklibrary.org

IU offers automatic academic scholarships to students who have applied to IU and have maintained a high GPA and ACT/SAT scores. For more information, see the scholarship board. Deadline for admission and maximum scholarship consideration is November 1st.

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation offers $3 million in scholarships to high school seniors. Apply online. Deadline is Oct. 31st.www.coca-colascholars.org

The Horatio Alger Scholarship application is available online. Scholarships are given to students exhibiting financial need with a message of hope and perseverance. Deadline is October 30. www.horatioalger.com/scholarships

Wabash College offers the Top Ten Scholarship Program to recognize men in the top ten percent of their class. For more information go online for an application. Deadline is November 1st . www.wabash.edu/admissions/visit/topten

HOLD: Naval Helicopter Association offers scholarships up to $3000. There is no restriction on eligibility; but any students with military affiliation are given special consideration. Deadline is November 15. Website posted in guidance office. www.ismene.lunarmania.com.

Staff Awards

May 2008
Support Staff of the Month
Laura Shaffer

Staff of the Month
Tim Harbison