Chief Points
April 21, 2020
Class of 2020
BY THE NUMBERS
How is the class of 2020 doing?
- There are 113 members of the senior class.
- 76% of the class has applied to college
- 70% of the class has applied to a four year college
- 343 college applications have been submitted
- 55% of the class has reported that they are accepted to a 2 year or 4 year college.
- 50% of the class has reported that they are accepted to a four year college
- 3 seniors have reported that they are planning on entering the military
- Approximately 20% of the class has indicated that they plan on entering the workforce. Many of these students have already gone through career education and have professional certifications through their time at the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County.
ACCEPTED!
Congratulations!!
- John Anzelmi
- Amanda Bales
- Tanner Begin
- Nicholas Bertholf
- Annaliese Black
- Reese Brennan
- Isabella Brown
- Matthew Carroll
- Camryn Cerminaro
- Izabella Chmil
- Noah Chup
- Rhianna Cicio
- Mckenzie Connor
- Matthew Davis
- Andrew Demming
- Matthew Diehl
- Ashley Dooley
- Tyler Dorney
- Aneisa Dragwa
- Kayla Drutherosky
- Ashleigh Earyes
- Kaitlyn Ezerskis
- Riley Fawcett
- Alison Fortuner
- Holly Gibbs
- Giana Good
- James Helson
- Olivia Hudak
- Haley Hunsinger
- Molly Hunt
- Ian Imbalzano
- Joseph Jordan
- Tristen Kalt
- Logan Karosus
- Emily Keen
- Bryan Lantzy
- Nathan Leo
- Patrick Lepre
- Reilly Lick
- Evan Longo
- Nathan Lowry
- Matthew McGowan
- Brandon McPhillips
- Christopher Mellon
- Kierstin Miller
- Alyvia Mroczka
- Christopher Noldy
- Jonathan Nowak
- Michael Nowak
- Kayle O'Donnell
- Alexis Pliska
- Mary Ponce
- Isabella Proscia
- Aidan Pullman
- Gabrielle Raymer
- Veronica Reid
- Anna Retzbach
- Tori Sanko
- Kaelyn Scalzo
- Danielle Setta
- Mackenzie Snyder
- Abigail Stalter
- Juliana Tancredi
- Robert Thomas
- Kathryn Totsky
- Caleb Tratthen
- Sarah Uher
- Nathan Vigil
- Shayne Witko
- Emily Yurgosky
- Greyson Yurkanin
Now What??
***IMPORTANT***Selective Service
To help men register, they only need to go to SSS.gov. They can preregister at 17 years and 3 months of age and their registration will be held until their reach age 17. Why is this so important? Because every year tens of thousands of men turn 26 years of age who failed to register. By then, the registration door is permanently closed. That means they are unable to receive federally funded college loans and grants; are ineligible for many state and local government jobs; and immigrants - documented and undocumented- will have a 5-year delay in processing their citizenship application. 45 seconds online registering at at SSS.gov can save a man 45 years of headaches and heartaches. For students completing the FAFSA form, there is an opportunity to register for Selective Service while completing the form.
FAFSA is OPEN
- The FAFSA opened on October 1, 2019!
- I would recommend you try to complete this before Thanksgiving.
- You don't need to have finished your application to college or wait for acceptances to complete the FAFSA.
- Meet all deadlines prescribed by the colleges you are interested in.
- Get your FAFSA ID - this is your electronic signature to sign the FAFSA.
Help Is Here
MEET WITH ME
ROTC
Career Exploration Opportunity
Job Corps
Click the "learn more" link below or contact Jonathan Horensky at 717-526-8978 or by email at horensky.jonathan@jobcorps.org
Internship Opportunities
Shreiner Tree Care
College isn’t for everyone? At Shreiner Tree Care, we are looking for that non-traditional student that enjoy working outdoors. While working, learning, and developing skills in a new profession, he or she will be creating a fulfilling and secure financial future.
We offer summer intern programs for interested students 18 years of age by June 2020. Shreiner Tree Care can also offer full time positions for graduating students. I’m hopeful you can help me find that student who is looking for an alternative to college. A career in the tree and landscape industry can be extremely rewarding for students who work better with their hands than they do from a textbook.
Interested students can contact:
Lori Madden
Executive Assistant
610-265-6004
334 South Henderson Road
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Apprenticeship Opportunities
Scranton Electricians Apprenticeship Program
You can learn more about the electricians apprenticeship program on their website at: http://www.ibew81.org/
They also have an active presence on Facebook
Scholarships
***NEW*** Dave Duchnik Memorial Scholarship
This is the 3rd year for the Dave Duchnik Memorial Scholarship to be awarded to Lakeland seniors. There will be two $2,000.00 scholarships awarded - one to a student pursuing a 4 year degree and one to a student pursuing a technical/ 2 year school degree or certification. If you are interested in being considered for either of these awards, please provide the following information in a resume format to Mr. Tellip by Friday, May 29th.
- Name
- Academic Plan (include acceptance letter)
- GPA (your transcript is available on Infinite Campus under reports)
- Extra-curriculars
- Job(s)
- Community Service
- Any other information you feel would be relevant to share with the committee as they look at the whole student to make a determination. Students in the past have written Letters of Interest but that is optional. Any evidence that you feel is necessary that proves you are the best candidate should be submitted.
***NEW*** Power of Parents' Scholarship
The ‘Power of Parents’ Scholarship gives U.S. high school students the opportunity to write a 300-400 word essay about some of the biggest sacrifices their parents/guardians have made to support them while learning from home. Submissions are open for three weeks, now through April 30, 2020, and the winning entry will receive $2,500 to help pay for college or to enhance their home learning setup. Eligible students can learn more and apply at https://brainly.com/scholarships/power-of-parents.
Some questions students are asked to potentially address in their scholarship essay submission include: How is your parent/guardian helping you navigate this new world of online learning to make sure your education doesn’t skip a beat? How are you as a student being supported while learning at home? Has your parent/guardian put in extra hours helping you figure out homework questions they didn’t know how to answer themselves? What steps are your parents/guardians taking to ensure they can put in a full day’s work while you put in a full day of learning? How has your parent/guardian gone the extra mile to make your home-learning experience a success?
School Counselors of NEPA Scholarship
Deadline: June 1, 2020
***UPDATED*** Kiwanis Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to two students who are:
- residents of Lackawanna County
- graduates of a Lackawanna County secondary school
- planning to attend Marywood University, University of Scranton or Keystone College.
Recipients are required to maintain a “B” average and are awarded $750 per semester for 8 semesters which in turn is matched by the aforementioned colleges. The total value of the scholarship is $12,000.
***NEW***Breakthrough Junior Challenge
***NEW*** Breakthrough Junior Challenge
The videos made by the past Breakthrough Junior Challenge winners have collectively been viewed over 6 million times teaching a global audience about science and math in their own voices. In fact, the finalist videos from last year were so good you can find them on our Khan Academy website here.
Dream Job Scholarship
Zippia's Annual $1,000 "Dream Job" Scholarship
Scranton Area Foundation DEADLINE EXTENDED to June 1 or May 15th(Swift)
Twenty different scholarship opportunities are included in the portal. Every scholarship has different criteria. This includes the James F. Swift Scholarship which can be found in the scholarships below.
Lakeland students who are residents of Mayfield should pay special attention to the Joseph (Firp) and Charles Pacino Scholarship. This is not open to any other high school!
Please note that all scholarships are due online by June 1, 2020. The James S. Swift Scholarship is due online by May 15, 2020.
The students create an account in the system and answer eligibility questions. At the completion of the questions, they will be directed to the scholarship they qualify for.
Scholarships included are:
Chris Till Sender Scholarship is eligible to senior students graduating from a Lackawanna County High School attending a school of cosmetology in Lackawanna County. Applicant must show commitment to his/her profession, community involvement and service to others and submit a personal essay describing his/her goals.
#GaryInspiredMe Scholarship is eligible to students from a public or private high school in Lackawanna County and students from a public or private high school in Luzerne County who has shown academic excellence, good citizenship, and participation in an athletic group within school or the community and an active member of a faith based or religious organization. Applicants must also submit an essay on how they are an inspirational person based on the qualities of Gary Lukasiewicz, a Riverside High School senior. Gary inspired others to be better people, overcome challenges, conquer adversity and never give up.
Gregg Legg NEPA Diamond Scholarship is eligible to graduating male high school seniors residing in Lackawanna or Luzerne County who played in a high school baseball program during junior year. Applicant must also be a member of the Lackawanna County All Regional Baseball Team as selected by the Scranton Times-Tribune or a member of the Luzerne County Baseball All Star Team as selected by the Wilkes-Barre Citizen’s Voice and Hazelton Standard Speaker. Applicant must also demonstrate academic achievement, leadership skills and community service. Applicant must also submit a letter regarding the impact of playing baseball on the applicant’s life thus far.
Jefferson Scholarship is eligible to senior students from Lackawanna County High Schools studying nursing or a related program in Pennsylvania. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement and/or honor student, good citizenship and service to others, leadership and financial need.
Joseph (Firp) and Charles Pacino Scholarship is eligible to graduating seniors from Lakeland High School who are a Mayfield resident. Applicant must demonstrate academic achievement and/or honor student, good citizenship and service to others and leadership.
The Melvin Deininger Scholarship is eligible to seniors graduating from a Lackawanna County High School and planning on attending a Pennsylvania college, university or trade school with a graduating average of B or greater and demonstrated financial need. Applicant must have at least one parent served or serving in the military and/or one parent who are deceased. Applicants must also submit a written, one-page statement along with his or her application materials.
Midori Yamanouchi Scholarship is eligible to graduating seniors from a Lackawanna County High School who will be attending a local college or university. The applicant shall have demonstrated characteristics of academic achievement and/or honor student and good citizenship.
James F. Swift Scholarship
The Scranton Area Community Foundation accepts applications annually for its James F. Swift Scholarship, which provides local high school seniors graduating from a Lackawanna County high school $4,000 per year for each recipient for up to four years to assist with continuing education expenses. Twenty area students are annually selected for this prestigious scholarship through the James F. Swift Scholarship Fund administered by the Scranton Area Community Foundation.
Created in 2002 through a gift by Mr. James F. Swift to the Scranton Area Community Foundation, the James F. Swift Scholarship Fund has awarded over $2,698,000 since 2008, benefiting over 200 local students to date. The scholarship aims to provide an ongoing stream of matriculation at Lackawanna County colleges and universities. It is the goal of the Scranton Area Community Foundation to award 75% of the scholarships to students who plan to attend institutions of higher learning in the Lackawanna County region.
Applications for the 2020 James F. Swift Scholarship will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. ET on March 16, 2020. Applicants must apply online.
The Scranton Area Community Foundation has partnered with Scholarship America for the James F. Swift Scholarship. Selecting the button below will redirect you to the Scholarship America student portal where you can submit your application.
To access the portal for the James F. Swift Scholarship, type “Scranton Area Community Foundation” into your web browser and click on our website. (www.safdn.org ). Once you reach the homepage, go to “Grants and Scholarships” tab at the top of the page and then click “Apply for a Scholarship.” Under “Apply for a Scholarship”, click on “Apply Online.” (There are two Apply Online Buttons – One for the James F. Swift Scholarship and one for all other scholarships). The right button will take you to our James F. Swift online portal, which is administered by Scholarship America®. Once you read the general information about eligibility, awards and required documents, scroll down and click “Apply Now.” This will take you to Scholarship America® portal and ask you to sign in or create a new account. If creating a new account, click “I’m a student” and follow the instructions. If you have an existing account, fill in your username and password and click, “Log In.”
PB&J Scholarship Fund
Deadline: May 31, 2020
Amount: $500-1,000
This is the first time this scholarship is open to students from Lakeland. Contact Traven Watase for questions at 808-450-9988 or email travwatase@gmail.com
Fraternal Order of Police Northeast Lodge # 63 Memorial Scholarship
The Fraternal Order of Police, Northeast Lodge # 63 is proud to continue the tradition of awarding two $500.00 annual Scholarships to two eligible high school seniors who wish to pursue a career in the criminal justice field. This Scholarship is open to any eligible high school senior who intends to pursue a career in Law Enforcement, either by majoring in criminal justice in college or entering the Act 120 municipal police academy.
F.O.P. Lodge #63 encompasses five counties in the Northeast corner of Pennsylvania. They are Lackawanna, Susquehanna, Wyoming, Pike and Wayne Counties. Any high school senior within the F.O.P. Lodge # 63 coverage area is eligible, with the exception of the City of Scranton and Borough of Dunmore as they have their own Fraternal Order of Police Lodge. Students must be in good standing within their respective community. Students must have had no disciplinary problems in or out of school. They must have maintained a 2.0 GPA or “B” average through their final two years of high school. Eligible High School seniors are encouraged to apply through their high school guidance counselors.
The application process will consist of a standard application form with a required minimum 500 word essay outlining the reasons why they wish to pursue a law enforcement career and what their career goals will be and how they hope to impact society. They should also attach a transcript of their grades as well as their acceptance letter to either a college or university or their acceptance letter to the act 120 school.
Applications will be screened and read by the F.O.P. Lodge # 63 Scholarship screening committee who will then determine the awarding of the scholarship.
The deadline for applications will be May 1st. Scholarships will be chosen in May and announced at the June meeting. Students will be awarded their scholarships at our FOP Meeting on the first Thursday in August. Please submit applications to: FOP Lodge 63 Scholarship, 42 Meadowlark Lane, Honesdale Pa. 18431
Roy W. Piper Scholarship - Career Technology Scholarship
Roy W. Piper Scholarship - Military Scholarship
Roy W. Piper Scholarship - College Scholarship
Feel Good Charities Scholarship
Deadline: April 30, 2020
Through this scholarship opportunity, Feel Good Charities will honor one graduating senior student in each of the fifteen different local school districts, who exemplifies the concept of "Paying It Forward" by being kind to others and making others in the community "feel good" about life. This scholarship is intended for a student of good moral character who exhibits a desire for helping others and has a positive impact on his/her community. The student must also attend a two-year or four-year college, vocational/technical school or enlist in military service next year.
The Century Club of Scranton Nursing Scholarship
The Northern Tier Hardwood Association Scholarship
The Northern Tier Hardwood Association (NTHA) has the pleasure of offering scholarships to high school seniors in the nine-county area of Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Wayne and Wyoming counties. To qualify for this $1500 scholarship, students must be accepted to a Forestry, Arboriculture, or related field of study at a technical school, college or university.
James F. Swift Scholarship
To be eligible for the James F. Swift Scholarship Program students must be:
1. A high school senior graduating from one of the high schools in Lackawanna County.
2. Planning to enroll for the first time in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two or four year college or university, preferably one of the following Lackawanna County schools:
- Clarks Summit University
- Johnson College
- Keystone College
- Penn State Scranton
- Lackawanna College
- Marywood University
- University of Scranton
Northeast Pennsylvania Audubon Society
The Northeast Pennsylvania Audubon Society offers a $4000 scholarship to a graduating senior who will be enrolling in a degree program with a conservation focus such as Foresty, Natural Resources, Environmental Planning, Environmental Engineering, Fish, Game or Wildlife Management, Ecology and/or Environmental Science at an accredited two or four-year college or university.
Pennsylvania American Legion Scholarships
1. Essay Contest - Open to any student in grades 9-12 who is enrolled in a Pennsylvania School. Essay is between 500-1,000 words on a topic chosen by the committee. 1st - $3500, 2n -d $3,000 and 3rd - $2500.
2. Oratorical Contest - Open to any student in grades 9-12 who is enrolled in a Pennsylvania school. Consists of two parts, one a memorized oration and an extemporary oration on an assigned topic. 1st -$7500, 2nd - $5000 and 3rd - $4000.
3. Sebastianelli Drum Corps Scholarship - Open to any senior who is a child/grandchild of a Pennsylvania Legionnaire living or deceased. The student must be a member of a high school band and is going on to higher education with a major in music. Winner receives $500.
4. Joseph P. Gavenonis Scholarship - Open to any Pennsylvania high school senior who is a child/grandchild of a Pennsylvania Legionnaire. The student needs to be seeking a four year degree in a Pennsylvania college or university.
5. Robert W. Valimont Endowment - Open to any Pennsylvania high school senior who is a child/grandchild of a Pennsylvania Legionnaire. The student needs to be seeking a two year career, oriented education or training in a less -than-four-year program in a Pennsylvania school.
6. Robert Trace Essay Contest - Open to students 15- 18 years of age who is a child or grandchild of a Pennsylvania Legionnaire living or deceased or child of a Pennsylvania soldier killed as a result of war on terrorism. Complete a 300-500 word essay on the topic "Patriotism and Citizenship - What American means to me". Winner receives $500.
Imagine America Scholarships
The Imagine America High School Scholarship is an award-winning scholarship program offered by the Imagine America Foundation. The scholarship is for high school seniors or recent graduates planning to attend a career school participating in the Imagine America High School Scholarship Program. (Participating career schools are listed at www.imagine-america.org/our-schools/.)
National C0-OP Scholarship Program
For complete instructions and to apply, please visit
WACAINC.ORG
College Board Opportunity Scholarship
A Clearer Path to College for All Students
Applying to college is a complicated process, so we've created a program that guides you through it. It doesn't require an essay, application, or minimum GPA. Instead, it rewards your effort and initiative. Complete key steps along your path to college for a chance to earn scholarships.
The College Board Opportunity Scholarships program guides juniors and seniors through the college planning process while they earn scholarships for each action they complete.
The Practice and Strengthen Scholarships close at the end of October. It's not too late to get started and complete these scholarship steps! Make sure your class of 2020 is:
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Using Official SAT® Practice on Khan Academy®
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Registering for the SAT
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Exploring colleges on BigFuture™ to strengthen their college list (.pdf/768 KB)
Students who complete the FAFSA are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship through the College Board Opportunity Scholarships.
Lakeland School Counseling
Mr. Watters - Classes of 2021, 2023 & 2025
Email: lhsguidance@lakelandsd.org
Website: http://counselingatlakeland.weebly.com/
Location: 1355 Lakeland Drive, Jermyn, PA, USA
Phone: 570-254-9485
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lhscounselors/
Twitter: @chiefsguidance