Senior Memo #2 2022-2023
November 16, 2022
If you can smell the turkey...
This is a reminder to have your transcript request through Parchment and any required forms submitted to the counseling office by the end of this week in order to have your college application processed before the Thanksgiving holidays. Visit Parchment here
OTHER COUNSELING NEWSLETTERS
Do You Know Your Counselor and Career Specialists?
Counseling Office Main Number - 803-821-3420
School Counselors
Lexington High School School Counselors 2022-2023
Counselor Caseload Email Phone
Holly Roberson A-CART hroberson 821-3416
Lilly Hook CARV-FL ehook 821-3414
Kami Bennett FO-JA kbennett 821-3413
Brittany Sandonato JE-ME bsandonato 821-3423
Manisha Kanitkar MI-R mkanitkar 821-3417
Adrienne Lindsay S-WA alindsay 821-3415
Sara Beckett WE-Z sbeckett 821-3421
Naresh Jacob - School Counselor 821-3410
Career Specialists
Diane Augsburger daugsburger 821-3422 - Students A-J
Gary Magyar gmagyar 821-3407 - Students K-Z
Graduation Coach
Missy Klopfer mklopfer 821-3597
STUDENT SERVICES WEBSITE
Francis Marion University
Francis Marion Darla Moore Scholarship
FMU is now accepting nominations for the Darla Moore Scholarship! This is a full ride scholarship and students MUST be nominated by their high school counselor to be considered. To be eligible to become a Darla Moore Scholar, students must be a SC resident, enrolling in full-time undergraduate studies, and demonstrate a financial need based on the FAFSA, with family income generally not exceeding $75,000. This scholarship is primarily, but not exclusively, geared toward students who will be the first in their family to attend college. If you would like to nominate any of your students, please use the following link: https://tinyurl.com/Darla-Moore-Nominations
Presbyterian College Highlights
As a Blue Hose, you can expect...
BE BOLD.
DREAM BIGGER.
FEAR NOTHING.
Enjoy the virtual tours of the campus at Presbyterian College
PC Admissions Presentation = https://vimeo.com/481381142
Get Involved at PC! = https://vimeo.com/437136308
A Day in the Life – Cassy = https://vimeo.com/405998955
PC Cribs (Housing Video) = https://vimeo.com/398240624
Courtney White '21 | Admissions Counselor
503 South Broad St, Clinton, SC29325
Text or Call: (864) 808-6150
Need help finding a job or have questions about career choices see our Career Specialists!
821-3422 - daugsburger@lexington1.net - Room E202 - Students A-J
Gary Magyar
821-3407 - gmagyar@lexington1.net - Room E203 - Students K-Z
College Essay Guy
GET YOUR FREE GUIDE TO WRITING YOUR ESSAY?
Be Inspired! Get your free copy of the College Admission Essentials by Ethan Sawyer, The College Essay Guy!
Job Hunting?
Interested in job experience AND high school credit? Talk to your counselor and a career specialist about your options.
Major Clarity
TRY MAJORCLARITY ON YOUR LAUNCHPAD
Here's what it offers you:
One-of-a-kind career exploration/readiness content
Seamless academic and course planning
Streamlined college exploration and application tools
Competency-based Micro-Credentials (Free mini courses in: Cyber security, nursing, computer programming, HVAC, virtual etiquette)
Scholarship Club
Fall Schedule 2022 link
Mrs. Augsburger - daugsburger@lexington.net Room E203
Meets during Lunches in the Learning Commons
Spring 2023 Internship
Students, now is the time to request a spring 2023 internship for 1 honor credit
Complete the application in Kami and see your career specialists for help in finding a business.
APPLICATION LINK DUE DECEMBER 16
Common App Questions?
College Essay Help
If you are applying to colleges that require a personal statement (aka college essay), please use the attached, one-step, get-ready-to-draft your essay.
It will tell you what to write about, what NOT to write about, and how to write something the college admissions committees want to read.
ASVAB Testing
The ASVAB test (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) will be administered on at LHS, on Friday, December 9th 9 a.m at LHS This test is available to students in the 10th, 11th, and 12th grade.
ASVAB scores are used to determine if you are qualified to enlist in the military and to assign you to an appropriate job in the military. The ASVAB is also a great career exploration tool.
Taking the test does not obligate you, or register you for military service.
Students can sign up for the ASVAB in room E-202 and E-203, or they can email Mr. Magyar (Career Specialist) or Mrs. Augsburger (Career Specialist) at gmagyar@lexington1.net and daugsburger@lexington1.net
Please see below to help study for the ASVAB
What does the college you are interested in require?
College App Fee Waivers
Midlands Technical College
Here is the waiver code being used this week for college applications: (Fee Waiver Code for the week of November 28, 2022 is WR112822809
Matthew Angerson is the recruiter for MTC, he has made a Calendly account so students can schedule times to meet throughout the week when you are at the college for a college tour. Here is the link for that:
https://calendly.com/sibleya-mtc
Phone: 803-822-3665
South Carolina Teaching Fellows
WANT TO BE A TEACHER?
Are you a senior in high school?
Want to become a teacher?
Want $24,000 for college?
Apply Online Today at https://www.cerra.org/teaching-fellows-application.html
Applications must be submitted by December 1
You are invited to a Zoom meeting with Mr. Michael Fleming, Program Facilitator.
When: Nov 14, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting here
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
This meeting will offer pertinent information to any senior or junior graduating early about a $24.000 Fellowship for student who plan to major in education. The meeting is limited to 300; so, please register ASAP!
SC State University Student Recruitment Event
Saturday, December 4, 2021 4:00pm-5:00pm
Via Zoom
College Admissions Information
Financial Aid Information
Scholarship Information
University Facts
Presented by various University Officials
Sponsored by:
Charleston Alumni Chapter
South Carolina State University
National Alumni Association
Registration Link:
https://forms.gle/tjZxHsAjqMnqntvq8
For more information contact 843-614-2964
Scholarships
100 Black men of Greater Columbia, Inc. - $500
The 100 Black Men of Greater Columbia, Inc. is currently accepting applications for our 2022-23 Scholarship Programs. Scholarships are valued at $500 per academic year and are renewable for up to four (4) years. The scholarship application is linked below. All applications and supporting materials must be submitted electronically by December 2, 2022. Scholarship recipients will be notified by March 1, 2023 and scholarship presentations will be made at our Annual Scholarship and Awards Program in May 2023. Up to six (6) scholarships will be awarded. Additional information may be found on our website. Please share this information with your respective students.
About the 100 Black Men
The mission of the 100 Black Men of Greater Columbia, Inc. is to improve the quality of life for citizens within our communities, with special emphasis on our youth, particularly in the areas of mentoring, education, economics and financial literacy, and health and wellness. Additional information may be found on our website.
Deadline: December 2, 2022
2023 Journalism Contest SC Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities
Write a three page article addressing the Inclusion of people with disabilities which can be a vital part of America's economic rebound from the pandemic. Given the opportunity, their skills and adaptability heighten the potential for a stronger workforce. This year’s theme is “Disability: Part of the Equity Equation” For more information and complete rules and eligibility requirements, visit here
Deadline: January 14, 2023
ARCHIBALD SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY (CREATIVE WRITING - DANCE - MUSIC - THEATRE - VISUAL ARTS)
Click here for details regarding the Rutledge Scholarship Program.
Click here for the application. (Please note that students will need to scroll through the document to locate their arts area.)
To compete, students should submit an original and two copies of the original composition and process folio for the creative writing, dance, music, or theatre categories. For the visual arts category, mail one original composition and a process folio.
Entries must be received by 5:00 p.m. or postmarked on or before Monday, February 20, 2023.
Boston University Trustee Scholarship - Full
To apply you must submit your application for admission along with one Trustee Scholarship essay. Information can be found at Boston’s website here.
Ron Brown Scholarship - $40,000 ($10,000yr.)
Deadline: January 9, 2023
Christian-Connector, Inc. - $2,500
A Free online Christian College Scholarship Resource Program allows students to search for the different types of scholarships that are of interest. Students can log onto www.christianconnector.com to request information and automatically be entered in the $2,500 scholarship drawing.
Deadline: No Deadline
Clemson Lyceum Scholars Program - up to $10,000
LYCEUM SCHOLARS PROGRAM
First and only university-based academic program dedicated to exploring the moral, political, and economic foundations of a free society. Each Lyceum Scholar will receive a four-year Scholarship worth up to $10,000. For more information visit www.Clemson.edu/Capitalism/Lyceum. Priority application deadline is December 11, 2022.
Collegeboard BigFuture Scholarship Search
Learn about a new scholarship program for all students that guides you through the college planning process and offers you a chance to earn money for college for each action you complete. Get started
Deadline: February 28, 2023
The College Plan - $250
Deadline: April 1, 2023
Davidson College James B. Duke Scholarship - Full Scholarship
Dell Scholars Program - $20,000 (300 Awards)
Applications can be found by going to
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9745/dell scholars program.
Deadline: December 1, 2022
Discover Student Loans - $5,000 (12)
Scholarships are geared toward seniors of the United States and who are planning to attend college next school year. Students can get tips and resources on paying for college and enter for a chance to win a $5,000 scholarship. Go to the Discover website at https://scholarship.collegecovered.com for scholarship information and details.
Deadline: January 31, 2023
Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship - (20) $1,000
Essays, required documents and recommendations are required for this scholarship.
Click here for the scholarship information.
Deadline: November 30, 2022
Francis Marion Darla Moore Scholarship
Deadline for Nominations: April 1, 2023
Francis Marion - McNair Scholarship
Eligibility Requirements
- Be a South Carolina resident.
- Be a high school senior.
- Be in the top 30% of graduating class.
- Achieve a high school cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Display a dedication to public service
The McNair Scholarship covers a student’s full tuition, housing, and a meal plan. It offers funding for a study abroad experience as well. McNair Scholars automatically become part of the FMU Honors program. The McNair scholarship application, including the required essays and two letters of recommendation, is due by Dec. 1. Finalist interviews and awards will be made in January.
To find out more about this scholarship and to apply go here.
Deadline: December 1, 2022
GE - Ronald Reagan Foundation Scholarship - $10,000(4 yrs.)
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholars
- Earn a $10,000 renewable scholarship - up to $40,000 total - for tuition, school fees, books, supplies, and on-campus room and board
- Attend an exclusive, all-expenses-paid Scholars Retreat in California
- Receive support throughout their leadership journeys in college and beyond
Become part of a diverse network of more than 200 student leaders attending college, pursuing graduate degrees, and working in careers ranging from medicine, law, education, business, nonprofit, more. Recipients have been awarded $8.2 million to attend more than 100 college campuses across the country.
Ready to put yourself in the running?
For more information about this program click here.
Application Deadline - January 5, 2023
Georgia State University Scholarship
Georgia State's Presidential Scholarship program recognizes incoming first-year students who were leaders in their high schools and offers them the support and experiences that will set them up to be leaders in their careers and communities. The scholarship is valued at up to $28,000 per year (depending on in/out-of-state student status and participation in our student assistantship program).
Presidential Scholars receive the following benefits for eight semesters:
- Cost of tuition, housing and mandatory student fees
- A yearly living expense stipend
- A one-time $2,500 stipend for credit-bearing study abroad expenses
- Opportunity for a paid University Assistantship to explore research and engaging work experience on campus
- Access to individualized classes and mentoring opportunities
Click the button below for details about scholarship eligibility, as well as resources to help students to prepare their best application.
Hagan Scholarship Foundation - $6,000 each semester
To receive a copy of the Scholarship Brochure click here to find out more information about this scholarship. The website for the scholarship is www.hsfmo.org.
Lexington High School is eligible for this scholarship.
Deadline: December 1, 2022 - 5:00 PM CST
Harry Hampton and Wallace F. Pate Scholarships - apply for both but can only be awarded one - $5,000 (4 years)
Scholarship Applications and Criteria can be found at www.HamptonWildlifeFund.org/scholarship.html
Deadline: January 31, 2023
Harry Hampton David M. Cline Scholarship - $2,000
Scholarship Applications and Criteria can be found at www.HamptonWildlifeFund.org/scholarship.html
Deadline: January 31, 2023
Harry Hampton James O. Thomason Scholarship - 4 yr $2,000 per year
Scholarship Applications and Criteria can be found at www.HamptonWildlifeFund.org/scholarship.html
Deadline: January 31, 2023
Jefferson Scholars Program (University of Virginia) - Full Scholarship
It is highly recommended that the nominee be interested in attending UVA, but not required of nominees; exceptional ability in leadership, citizenship and scholarship; To be nominated complete the pre-application found here.
LHS Pre-Application Deadline - November 15, 2022
School Deadline: December 1, 2022
John F. Kennedy - The Profile in Courage Essay Contest - $100-$10,000
Write an original and creative essay that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage.
For full details about the contest go to here.
Deadline: Postmarked by January 13, 2023
Kittie M. Fairey Educational Fund Scholarship - up to 1/2 Tuition, Rm & Bd.
Deadline: January 9, 2023
Barbara Lotze Scholarships for Future Physics Teachers
Applications can be submitted online.
Deadline: December 1, 2022
Midlands Technical College Foundation Scholarships - Varies
MTC college foundation offers numerous scholarships. Go to Midlands Tech financial aid site for more information. Go to: https://www.midlandstech.edu/FoundationScholarships to apply.
Deadline: April 15, 2023
NCDA Poetry and Art Contest
HOWEVER, in South Carolina, the South Carolina Career Development Association (SCCDA) sponsors our state program. All South Carolina submissions should be made to SCCDA either through the post office box address on the state brochure, or directly to Sherry Williams via email. Her email address is found on the state brochure. The state deadline for submissions to SCCDA is December 2. Once state winners are chosen, state winners will be sent to the national contest by the national deadline dates listed on their website and on the national brochure. All state winners will receive a certificate and gift card from SCCDA for first, second, and third place in each age group and category. Submissions that are sent directly to NCDA, and do not come through SCCDA, will not be eligible for state prizes or a certificate. The state brochure with deadlines and contact information is found here and the state brochure is attached. Every submission should indicate the age group and contest category (art 1, art 2, or poetry).
Contact Sherry Williams at c2girl6385@yahoo.com with any questions.
You can find the Brochure here.
Deadline: December 2, 2022
NHS (National honor Society) Scholarship - up to $25,000
Deadline: November 30, 2022
Nina Neely Scholarship Essay and Awards Contest
Deadline: March 3, 2023
Palmetto State School Counselor Association (PSSCA Scholarship) - $1,000 (5)
The 2021-2022 PSSCA Scholarship for High School Seniors is now open. The Deadline for the application has been extended to December 7. Must complete an essay about a school counselor who has made a difference in your development.
The application link can be found here.
Upload all documents as ONE file to https://pssca.schoolcounselorawards.org/scoy/other-awards as stated on the application.
- Extended Deadline: December 7, 2022
Presbyterian College - Service Entrepreneurship Competition - over $240,000
Presbyterian College
Service Entrepreneurship Competition
New- full ride scholarship
for a student's great idea for community service
Due- Dec 1st
The top prize is a full scholarship, which covers full tuition, fees, room, and board. Plus, The winner will also receive up to $10,000 in the form of coaching, mentoring, and independent study class credit to put their plan into action. Overall, the scholarship is valued at over $240,000.
More than one student can earn scholarships: Runner-up receives a $34,000 scholarship, and honorable mentions receive $30,000 scholarships. Like the full scholarship, all receive up to $10,000 in the form of coaching, mentoring, and independent study class credit to put their plans into action.
To participate, students submit a proposal in a Word doc giving details about what problem they would solve in their community and how they would solve it. The submission form includes the questions the students should answer in their proposals.
There are videos from last year's winners on the Service Entrepreneurship Competition webpage.
Students must apply to PC and submit a proposal by December 1 to be eligible for the scholarships. Please let your students know about this special opportunity.
Deadline December 1, 2022
Raise Me
Robertson Scholars Leadership Program - Full Tuition
This scholars program is designed to build the next generations leaders. This program gives full access to two of the country’s leading institutions, Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. If you’re applying to one of these colleges also apply for the Robertson Program. For more information go to https://robertsonscholars.org/
Deadline: January 2, 2023
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions - (15)$3,000
Scholarship awarded to sons and daughters of SRNS employees. Employees may request
scholarship applications for their children by contacting Edith Hughes at (803)952-8210. If you would like an electronic copy of the application, contact me at edith.hughes@srs.gov, please include your name and school.
Deadline: February 1, 2023
Silver Pen Scholarship - up to $2,500
Wellmore of Lexington, a retirement community located here in Lexington, is offering this writing competition. Silver Pen is an opportunity to bridge the communication gap between younger and older generations. Essay Topic is: If a teacher gave you the opportunity to introduce a new subject to be taught for the rest of the school year, what would be your choice for the subject? Support your choice and how you would persuade your classmates to vote for it.
The website with the guidelines and to apply can be found here.
Deadline: February 10, 2023
2022 South Carolina Army National Guard Minuteman Scholarship - up to $10,000 per year (4yrs)
To apply see our Army National Guard Recruiter,
SSG Brian Jones | Recruiter
South Carolina Army National Guard
803-667-2145 | brian.k.jones3.mil@mail.mil
Full details click here
S. C. Junior Golf Foundation Scholarship - Up to $3,000
There are 4 different scholarships being offered through the foundation. You only need to fill out an application once to apply for all the scholarships. Resident of South Carolina, must demonstrate community involvement through community service/volunteer work. All applicants must demonstrate financial need. At least have a 2.75 GPA; Apply on-line here. For more information click here.
Deadline: January 10, 2023
University of Texas at Dallas - The Eugene McDermott Scholarship Program
Must submit their application before December 1 to be eligible to apply for the McDermott Scholarship. Learn more about the scholarship here. For other scholarships at UT Dallas see:
Visit UT Dallas online or in person at: enroll.utdallas.edu/visit
Until more scholarships come in for us to publicize you can also visit:
FinAid-www.finaid.org
Libraries
US Dept. of Education
Any college’s financial aid office
Selective Service Registration
By law young men within 30 days of their 18th birthday must register with the selective service. 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 unable to get into federally funded training and certification programs;
are barred from all federal employment, etc.
Go to https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration and take 45 seconds to register.
It’s the law and it may save you a lifetime of headaches.
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICIES
Lexington County School District One does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in its programs and activities. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries or complaints. The Chief Human Resources Officer handles inquiries/complaints regarding Title IX. The Director of Middle Schools handles inquiries/complaints regarding Section 504. The Mathematics Coordinator handles inquiries/complaints regarding Title II. Contact these people if you have questions regarding these issues at 100 Tarrar Springs Road, Lexington, SC 29072 and telephone number (803) 821-1000.