OHS Panther Tracks
Weekly Newsletter for Orange High School Families
WEEK OF MARCH 14 - 18
Upcoming Dates/Events
March is NATIONAL WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
March 2-18 - Counselors visit 2nd block classes during SMART Lunch A to help students with registration
March 15 - Final ACT Make-up Date
March 21 - 23 - Counselors available by appointment to meet about scheduling questions
March 24 - OHS Field Day (see details below)
March 25 - Registration closes (if you haven't registered, counselors will select classes)
April 6 - Virtual College Fair (see more info below)
April 7 - Prom tickets go on sale
April 27 - PSAT 10 test administration at OHS
April 30 - OHS Prom at the Carolina Grove
Important Reminders
- A student planning to check out of school early, for any reason, during the day must bring a note signed by the parent on the day he or she will sign out. This note should be given to Ms. Harper in the Main Office before school begins. Please do not ask to release your son/daughter early without a written note unless you are coming to the school to sign them out yourself.
Cell Phone Use
Students & Families, please be reminded that our OHS Student Handbook states the following:- "Appropriate use of inaudible cell phone/electronic devices is allowed only in the hallways before and after school, during passing periods, and in designated eating areas during a student’s scheduled lunch period. Cell phones/devices must be turned off and out of sight before entering offices, instructional and academic areas. Cell phones/devices must remain turned off while you are in an office, instructional or academic area, and should be kept in your backpack, pocket or purse at all times. Students violating this policy and the associated regulations shall be deemed to have created a disruption to the instructional environment and are subject to appropriate disciplinary action, including possible confiscation of the device to be returned only to a parent or guardian."
- Students should not be receiving or placing calls during instructional time. Please encourage appropriate and responsible use of cell phone devices during the school day.
SMART Lunch
- Students should be reminded that SMART Lunch is the best opportunity available to them to get help in their classes, receive tutoring, and make-up missing work. If a student needs to improve their grade, they should be using this time wisely. The end of Quarter 3 is Friday, March 25.
- Additionally, students are asked to please do a better job cleaning up after themselves at lunch. This includes both indoor and outdoor eating spaces. Staff on duty will help to remind students to clean-up during lunches.
OHS Students of the Week
2022-23 Course Registration
The registration process is very important at the High School level. The process helps ensure students are taking the appropriate courses guiding them towards High School graduation and their future endeavors. It also plays a very important role in developing the Master Schedule for Orange High School.
Registration guides with core course requirements and elective offerings are available for students and parents to make an academic plan suited to the student needs and interests.
2022-2023 High School Curriculum & Course Registration Guide
Registration Newsletter (Tells you EVERYTHING you need to know about registration!)
OHS Rising 9th Grade Information Meeting Recording
OHS Field Day
Clubs will be set up in the stadium or practice field with hosting various activities!
Class of 2022 - Cap & Gown Orders
NC All-State Band
These two students were chosen for this impressive honor through a competitive process that began last fall and included All-County Honors, and North Carolina Central District Honors. Laura and Finely will participate in a weekend Clinic and Concert at UNC-Chapel Hill at the end of April.
OHS Prom 2022
7 - 11 pm
@ the Carolina Grove
PTSO News
As you enjoy this quiet weekend before march madness begins, or leprechauns get you, or the craziness of the last quarter arrives, please consider the following ways that you can assist at OHS between now and April 15th:
1.) The Junior-Senior Prom is coming up on April 30th. A signup genius has been created to sign up for donations -- you can see links for purchasing individuals here Donations
- Use this to Signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C45AEAD2CA0FB6-junior
2.) Memorialize the achievements of your students, a favorite teacher, or a team/club through the "That's My Brick!" from the PTSO
3.) Take a moment and thank our Panther Family counselors, social worker, teachers or staff. They continue to work overtime to support our students.
Consider providing schedule feedback here, which will be shared with our OHS admin.
Local Job Opportunities
Swim Club Management - Ms. Julia Herman will be at OHS on Tuesday, 3/15 to discuss summer job opportunities at nearby swim clubs. Lifeguarding jobs will start at $15.00/hr and potentially more if you have experience! You an sign up to meet with her via Enriching Students or see Mr. Montgomery for more information.
Also, check the Job Board outside of Mr. Montgomery's office for a variety of other job opportunities!
Check out Mr. Montgomery's New Career Newsletter!
UNC Hillsborough Hospital Volunteers
http://www.uncmedicalcenter.org/uncmc/support/volunteer-services/high-school-volunteers/
UNCG Summer Program for LatinX Juniors
Attention Latinx Juniors who are interested in attending UNCG!!!
This summer UNCG is offering students an opportunity to participate in a 4 day college readiness program on UNCG's campus. This is a wonderful way to prepare for your college applications and get a taste of what it's like to be a college student! Check out the information below and email m_kerkad@uncg.edu or mggonzal@ungc.edu with any questions you have.
UNCG CHANCE is a unique experience that provides Latino/Hispanic high school students with the opportunity to engage in intensive, four-day college readiness. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with university faculty, students, and staff to develop a peer/professional network that forges positive and healthy mentorship connections focused on academic success and personal growth. During a creative combination of days, students will experience a “day in the life of a college student” by:
- Attending class
- Learning about financial aid applications and literacy
- Learning about campus organization
- Doing sports activities
- Having cultural experiences
- Doing team-building activities
- Learning about civic responsibilities
- Staying overnight in campus dorms.
About the program
Name: UNCG CHANCE (Campamento Hispano Abriendo Nuestro Camino a la Educación)
What: A unique experience that provides Latino/Hispanic high school students with the opportunity to engage in intensive, five-day college readiness and test prep experience.
Dates: Monday, July 13, through noon Saturday, July 16
Location: The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Fee to attend: $65 if the student is admitted to participate (nonrefundable and due by May 1).
Eligibility: All Latino and Hispanic students who are currently enrolled in eleventh grade with a minimum 2.8 high school GPA and are committed to attending the program may apply. Space is limited to the first 100 qualified students.
Tarheel Boys State
- The American Legion Boys State program is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for U.S. high school students. At Boys State, participants learn the rights, privileges and responsibilities of franchised citizens. The training centers on the structure of city, county, and state governments.
- Here is a 3-minute video that explains a little more.
- The program is for boys in their junior year (i.e. rising seniors).
- The program will be conducted June 19-25 at Catawba College in Salisbury, NC
- The cost is $500, but the American Legion’s goal is to cover 50% of the cost for those students selected.
- The application deadline is March 31, 2022. However, all application materials will need to be turned in to me by March 29, 2022 so that I can send them to the American Legion committee by the March 31st deadline. The committee will review all applications, schedule interviews with applicants, and will then select candidates.
I have attached a brochure for more information, and the application that can be filled out electronically.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Ms. Scurry
US Naval Academy Summer Program
The United States Naval Academy is hosting two programs for high school students in June 2022, the Summer STEM program and the Summer Seminar. Applications for both programs are due by March 31, 2022.
Career & College Promise (CCP) Information
Are you interested in taking CCP classes through Durham Tech? Then please read the information below.
CCP provides seamless dual enrollment educational opportunities for eligible North Carolina high school students in order to accelerate completion of college certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees that lead to college transfer or provide entry-level job skills. You can learn more about the program offerings here: https://www.durhamtech.edu/dual-enrollment
Summer and Fall information sessions have already begun. Attending an information session is mandatory and it is the first step in the CCP enrollment process. You can sign up for an upcoming information session through the link below. Please note: When signing up for the information session please use your personal email rather than your school email as this is the preferred method of contact for Durham Tech’s dual enrollment program.
https://www.durhamtech.edu/dual-enrollment/ccp-information-sessions
The Durham Tech College Liaison that serves Orange High School is Patricia Gould and her contact information is listed below. Patricia and I are both available to answer your CCP related questions.
Patricia Gould
Director, College Recruitment and High School Partnerships
Cedar Ridge High School, Orange High School (11th and 12th grades), Eno River Academy
ccp@durhamtech.edu
919-536-7200, ext. 1417
919-943-5439 (cell)
If you have questions please do not hesitate to contact me or you can schedule an appointment with me here: https://jakarascurry.youcanbook.me/
Virtual College Fair - April 6
Interested in learning about other schools? Do you want help determining what you want in a college? Are you looking to go into the workforce after graduation? This career and college fair is just for you!
On 4/6 OHS and other neighboring high schools will be hosting a virtual college fair. This will take place during the school day from 10am-2pm. You will be allowed to come to the library for 45min at a time to engage in the college fair. This should be an exciting event as you have the chance to speak with live admissions counselors from over 50 schools as well as many local businesses! The platform we will be using is called NOVVA and has each school or business build a booth. It is not the same as a zoom event but something completely unique. All grade levels are encouraged to come; this is not for seniors exclusively.
If you are interested in this event, register here.
QuestBridge 2022 College Prep Scholars Program
The 2022 College Prep Scholars Program application is now open for high school juniors! The deadline to apply is Thursday, March 24.
We are looking for high school juniors who have shown outstanding academic ability despite financial challenges. We take a holistic approach to reviewing applications, and we do not have absolute criteria or cut-offs for GPA, standardized test scores, income, or other factors.
Eligibility
- Any high school junior, regardless of citizenship, currently attending high school in the U.S. is eligible for the College Prep Scholars Program. Additionally, U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents living abroad are eligible for the program. International students living outside the U.S. are not eligible.
- Applicants must be high school juniors who are planning to apply to college during the fall of their senior year. A full description of the eligibility requirements can be reviewed at the link below.
Academic Achievement
- We seek students who have demonstrated high academic achievement.
If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to learn more please click here: https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/college-prep-scholars/who-should-apply
Application link HERE
College Visits @ OHS
Students should set up an account at Scoir asap to sign up for visits throughout the year!
WHO'S COMING TO OHS??
See Ms. Butner's list of upcoming college visits!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1d3ki-pA5a43b2LiO5TBsuujLypU50pL0z1Om_zYCrVc/edit#gid=0
HORATIO ALGER STATE SCHOLARSHIP (DEADLINE MARCH 15)
The Horatio Alger Association seeks students who have exhibited determination, integrity, and perseverance in overcoming adversity, as well as have critical financial need.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for a Horatio Alger State Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria*:
- Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States
- Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
- Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
- Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
- Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
- Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
- Be a United States citizen
The application deadline is March 15, 2022.
You can learn more about the scholarship program by visiting the link below.
https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/
You can apply here: https://app.smarterselect.com/prequalify/76253
HBA (Home Builders Association) Scholarship (Deadline March 15)
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!
HBA is awarding a minimum of ten $1,000 scholarships this Spring!
This opportunity is open to all to graduating seniors in Durham, Orange, & Chatham Counties pursing a degree related to the construction/building industry.
For more information on the Scholarship Program, click here.
Questions? Contact Selina Day
Monsignor Thomas P. Hadden African American Reparative Scholarship (Deadline extended to MARCH 15!!)
The Monsignor Thomas P. Hadden African American Reparative Scholarship provides an award of up to $5,000 per year (dispensed $2,500 per semester) for a 2-4 year college or trade school. The award may be renewed each year. It is open to an African American high school senior whose family ancestor(s) was either enslaved or worked at the University of North Carolina/Chapel Hill from its creation to 1950. An explanation of the student's ancestral connection to UNC/CH is required. Note that priority during application evaluation will be given to students with financial need. This scholarship is open to students of any or no religious faith and all majors are welcome.
More information on this scholarship such as eligibility requirements and the application process, can be found at https://stmchapelhill.org/hadden-scholarship
Monsignor Hadden played a key role within the Raleigh Catholic Diocese in bringing white and black Catholic communities together. This scholarship is sponsored by St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Chapel Hill, NC.
SECU Foundation - People Helping People Scholarship (Deadline March 24)
Seniors,
SECU Foundation established the People Helping People four-year scholarship program to help North Carolina public high school students attend college. SECU Foundation takes an active role in assisting communities across North Carolina and truly believes in “People Helping People.” Each of the 115 North Carolina Local Education Agencies (“LEAs”)/School Districts will receive a minimum of one scholarship for a senior to attend one of the 16 constituent campuses of the University of North Carolina System. Although the SECU Foundation Scholarship program recognizes academic achievement, the People Helping People Scholarship has a much broader purpose - recognizing leadership, integrity and community involvement.
Please read the attached documents for more detailed information. You can also learn more here: https://www.ncsecufoundation.org/Projects/Scholarships.html
Eligibility
All eligible high school seniors must meet the following requirements:
- Must be a senior at a North Carolina public high school
- Must be an SECU member or is eligible for membership through a parent/guardian
- Must be a United States citizen, a resident of North Carolina, and eligible for in-state tuition
- Must be accepted to attend one of the 16 UNC system universities as a full-time undergraduate
- Must have demonstrated scholastic achievement with a 2.5 or higher unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Must have demonstrated leadership, excellence of character, integrity and community involvement
- Must file FAFSA as part of the application
I have attached documents that will help you in the application process. Please read through each document in its entirety and return the Consent Form and Application, along with your transcript and letter of recommendation (if needed). All student applications and supporting documents need to be turned in to me no later than March 24, 2022.
Attached are the following Documents:
Please contact Ms. Scurry (Jakara.Scurry@orange.k12.nc.us) if you have any questions.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship (Deadline March 25)
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is a private, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. Since its founding, more than 300,000 women have joined the organization. The organization is a sisterhood of predominantly Black, college-educated women. The sorority currently has 1,000 collegiate and alumnae chapters located in the United States, Canada, Japan (Tokyo and Okinawa), Germany, the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Jamaica, and the Republic of Korea.
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will award non-renewable scholarships in the amounts of $500-$1000 for the General Scholarships and one (1) $2,000- $2,500 for the Ishna J. Hall Memorial Scholarship. Scholarships will be awarded to deserving African- American high school female or male seniors who will graduate from area high schools in Orange and Chatham counties this 2021-2022 school year or are from Orange and Chatham Counties and attend the North Carolina School of Science and Math. Recipients must attend an accredited college or university in the fall of 2022.
Please have eligible students click on this link to download the application. Applications are due via electronic submission by March 25, 2022, to scholarshipdst@chcaa-dst.org.
If students have questions, they may reach out to Erika Newkirk at erikamnewkirk@gmail.com or Norma Boone at normaboone1@gmail.com.
Zeta Phi Beta Be the Change Scholarship (Deadline March 31)
Be The Change Scholarship
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated Eta Phi Beta Chapter presents the Be The Change 2022 Scholarship which will be awarded to students based on leadership, academics, and achievements.
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
- A high school senior enrolled in an accredited institution in Orange County, North Carolina
- Plans to enroll in an institution of higher learning upon graduation
Application Process:
- A 2-3 minute video response or a 1,000-word essay response to the question prompt (found within application)
- 2 letters of recommendation (one academic (teacher) one non-academic (not obtained from a family member)
- An official transcript
The deadline to apply for this scholarship is March 31, 2022. Please see the attached flyer that includes a QR code that links to the application.
Phi Beta Sigma & Delta Zeta Sigma Scholarships (Deadline April 1)
The Durham Alumni Chapter Of Phi Beta Sigma in partnership with the McNair-Harris Crescent Foundation would like to announce that our 2022 Scholarship Application is now open.
The McNair-Harris Crescent Foundation Scholarship is offered to any high school student residing in the Durham, Wake, and Orange County Communities meeting the eligibility noted on the flyer.
The Delta Zeta Sigma Legacy Scholarship is offered to a son or daughter of a Delta Zeta Sigma Chapter Brother residing in the Durham, Wake, and Orange County Communities.
Please take the time to share with all of your social outlets, as all scholarship applications are due no later than April 1st, 2022.
Apply Now! Application is located at www.mnhcf.org and click on Scholarship.
Kacie Chamberlain Memorial Scholarships (Deadline April 3 & 4)
Scholarship for Softball Player
- Softball Scholarship amount to be determined annually. (must be used within 1 year of receipt)
- The funds are provided by the Kacie Chamberlain Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Applicants must be a Senior Varsity Softball player planning to continue education at an institution of higher learning.
- The student must have participated in varsity softball junior & senior year.
- Application is linked HERE. The application and supporting documents must be completed and emailed to luvsoftball@centurylink.net or postmarked and mailed to 7616 NC 157 Rougemont, NC 27572 by April 03, 2022. (NO EXCEPTIONS)
Scholarship for Senior Athlete
Description of Award:- Athletic Scholarship (amount to be determined year to year & to be used within 1 year of receipt).
- The funds are provided by the Kacie Chamberlain Memorial Scholarship Fund.
- Applicant must be a SENIOR ANY Athlete male or female graduating from OHS and planning to continue his/her education at an institution of higher learning.
- The student must have participated in a varsity sport Junior & Senior year.
- Application is linked HERE. The application and supporting documents must be completed & emailed to Angie Hurdle @ luvsoftball@centurylink.net by April 04, 2022. (NO EXCEPTIONS)
Scholarship for Agriculture/FFA
Description of Award:
AG/FFA amount is determined year to year and awarded to senior(s) who plan to pursue their education after graduation from Orange High School. (must be used within 1 year of receipt)
Sponsor:
- Kacie Chamberlain Memorial Scholarship Fund
Eligibility:
Must be a senior graduating from OHS planning to continue his/her education at an institution of higher learning.
The student must have been in AG/FFA at least 2 years of their high school career.
Find scholarship application HERE. The application and supporting documents must be completed and emailed to luvsoftball@centurylink.net to Angie Hurdle by April 28, 2022 OR mailed to 7616 NC Highway 157 Rougemont, NC 27572 (NO EXCEPTIONS).
The Keith & Sue Liner Memorial Scholarship (Deadline April 15)
Attention Seniors,
The Keith and Sue Liner Memorial Fund is offering a $1000 scholarship to honor Keith and Sue Liner’s dedication to OHS.
Requirements:
· Applicants should be diligent, hard-working students who have excelled in Social Studies classes.
Applications are due to Ms. Markham (room 321) on April 15, 2022. You can pick up an application from any Social Studies teacher or in the Guidance Department.
Triangle Civitan Club Scholarship (Deadline April 22)
The Triangle Luncheon Civitan Club of Durham (TLC) will award up to two $1,000 scholarships during the 2021-2022 school year. These scholarships will be awarded to two seniors graduating in the Spring of 2022 from the following High Schools: Durham Public High Schools, Cedar Ridge High School and Orange County High School in Orange County, who will further their education at a four-year college or a community college, beginning in the Fall of 2022. The students must reside in either Durham County or Orange County.
The financial award will be made directly to the Financial Aid Office at the selected student’s post-secondary school. Students selected as winners will be invited, with a parent(s), to attend a lunch meeting with Triangle Luncheon Civitan Club members during the summer of 2022. At that time the winner will receive a certificate of their award, and will be asked to speak briefly about themselves and their plans.
Scholarship winners will be selected by a committee composed of members of the Triangle Luncheon Civitan Club. Selection will be made based on points awarded by this committee when judging the various aspects of the applications. Decisions of this committee will be final, and will not be open to review or discussion. Points will be awarded as follows:
Academic Record – 25 points
Financial Need – 25 points
School Activities or Involvement – 20 points
Community Service Activities or Involvement – 20 points
Career Objectives – 10 points
Applications must be postmarked by April 22, 2022. School guidance counselors will be notified before the end of May of students selected as awardees.
The scholarship application consists of two parts:
Part 1 – Student Application
To be completed by the student applicant, this form requires full information concerning the applicant’s academic record, family and student financial situation, student financial need, school and community involvement, and other considered factors. By completing and signing this section of the scholarship application, students are agreeing to allow their school to provide the information requested in the School Statement, and to the decision of the Triangle Luncheon Civitan Scholarship Committee.
Part 2 – School Statement
The applicant’s high school counselor, principal or another academic official at the high school must complete the form included in this packet. This completed form, along with the student’s complete high school transcript, may be provided to the student applicant in a sealed envelope with the evaluator’s signature across the flap or it may be mailed directly to the scholarship committee by the person completing and signing the form. If provided to the student, the school’s documents must be included in the student’s application package, still in their sealed/signed envelope.
Applications should be submitted by mail to:
Triangle Luncheon Civitan Club Scholarship Committee
c/o David Kuboushek
6912 Johnson Mill Rd.
Bahama, NC 27503
Attached you will find the application, student instructions, and the form you will need to be filled out by your Counselor.
Ms. Scurry
Documents linked here:
Alfred Jacobs Scholarship (Deadline April 22)
Are you interested in pursuing a career in the automotive field? Then the Alfred Jacobs Memorial Scholarship may be of interest to you. The Alfred Jacobs Scholarship is sponsored by the Timeless Cruizers Car Club and the Jacobs family. Timeless Cruizers is sponsoring a $2,000 scholarship for a high school graduate whose desire is to pursue further education in the area of auto mechanic, auto body repair, auto restoration, or auto technology. Please review the attached document that further describes this memorial scholarship.
Eligibility:
- Be a senior
- Have at least (1) high school credit related to the automotive field
- Have an academic average of C or G.P.A of 2.5 or higher
- Demonstrate a financial need (Submit a copy of you family’s last year’s tax return)
- Submit (2) letters of recommendation
- Submit completed application by April 22, 2022
If you are interested in this scholarship please complete the attached application and return it to me by the April 22, 2022 deadline along with the required documents.
NCCU Alumni Association Scholarship
If you are planning to attend NCCU, the North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Orange County Alumni Scholarship application window is now open. The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage high school graduates to attend NCCU in Durham, NC.
Amount: $500
Deadline: May 2, 2022
Eligibility:
- Should be a graduating Senior at a high school in Orange County
- May be a child or grandchild of an Orange County NCCU Chapter member, and an Orange County graduate planning to attend NCCU in the Fall of 2022
Criteria:
- Shows academic potential for college
- Be accepted and planning to attend NCCU
- Be working towards a Bachelor’s degree
- Have at least a “B” average
- Write an essay on the topic “My Career Interests and My Decision to Attend NCCU” (essay must be typed)
- Essay should be between 100-150 words
There are additional supporting documents that are required (transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, and others which are detailed in the attached information document. Also attached is a copy of the application that will need to be returned to me with supporting documents no later than April 25, 2022.
Creative Civitan - Withrow Memorial Scholarship (Deadline April 29)
The Creative Civitan Club of Durham is accepting applications for our annual Creative Civitan Withrow Memorial Scholarship. This $1,000.00 scholarship will be awarded to a senior high school student toward the cost of higher education. Residents of Durham, Orange, Person and Vance Counties are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
The scholarship is targeted to students who are involved in community service or volunteering in any capacity. The applicant does not have to be involved in Civitan to apply. Attached please find a file copy of the 2022 scholarship application in pdf format. Eligibility requirements, procedures, criteria and instructions are listed on page two.
Please note that transcripts must be sent by a school representative via USPS to PO Box 61941, Durham NC 27715-1941 or emailed to murphieatduke@yahoo.com. If you are interested in this scholarship please let me know.
Application deadline is Friday, April 29, 2022. All mailed or emailed applications must be postmarked by April 29, 2022 or earlier to be considered for this year’s award.
Application link HERE
Efland Ruritan Club Scholarship (Deadline April 29)
The Efland Ruritan Club is offering two $750 scholarships, one each for a student pursuing an academic path and one each for a student pursuing a career in a trade. This is available to graduating Seniors from each of the three area High Schools. You must apply by COB on the last Friday in April.
The Trade Scholarship has only been awarded once due to low application numbers so if you are on the trade path this is a great scholarship for you!
See the linked documents here for
Questions? Email Ms. Butner at raquel.butner@orange.k12.nc.us.
FOCUS Organization, Inc Scholarship
If you are an African-American Female who is college bound or planning to enroll in community college. Then please access the scholarship application link below for the FOCUS Organization, Inc local scholarship. You can learn more about this organization here: https://www.focusincnc.com/
Amount: $1,000 (4 year College); $500 (Community College)
Eligibility:
- Have a minimum un-weighted GPA of 2.5
- Is a graduating high school senior who attends a high school within Durham or Orange counties and has been either a) accepted into a college/university or b) plans to enroll in a community college.
- Have community service hours in which you can document
- Must be an African American female.
You can apply here: https://form.jotform.com/220597939811164
Applications must be uploaded by the deadline April 30, 2022 in order to be considered. Accessing the application link further details how to upload application documents.
The Wallace Scholarship (Deadline May 1)
This annual scholarship is to be awarded to a young man, a prospective graduate of Orange High School, pursuing a technical degree through a community college or other such credible vocational training program.
2021-2022 Scholarship: $500.00
Requirements:
Please submit documents to Ms. Scurry by May 1 that include the following:
1) In a few sentences, tell us about yourself.
2) In a few sentences, tell us what program/degree/career you are aiming for, and why.
3) What steps (classes and/or work experience) have you taken toward this goal?
4) A note of recommendation from a parent, teacher, Church member, or other community member.
Selection Process:
The scholarship recipient will be selected by the Heads of the Wallace family. If a suitable recipient cannot be selected from those submitted, nominees will be requested from teachers.
Ms. Scurry
Couch Oil Cares Scholarship (Deadline May 27, 2022)
In partnership with the Durham Bulls, Couch Oil Company of Durham is pleased to offer the Couch Oil Cares Scholarship. This is a $1,000 scholarship available to individuals who have been accepted into either a four-year or community college and reside in a 16-county area surrounding the Triangle. $1,000 will be awarded to six (6) individuals across a 16-county area who plan to attend a four-year or community college (first-year students only).
Eligibility:
- Residents of Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Durham, Franklin, Granville, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Moore, Nash, Orange, Person, Vance, Wake, and Wilson counties
- Been accepted to and registered as first-year college students for the 2022-2023 school year (four-year or community college)
- No more than twenty-five (25) years of age at the time of the scholarship presentation.
Required Documents:
To be eligible for the Couch Oil Cares Scholarship, an applicant must submit the following to the Selection Committee by Friday, May 27, 2022.
- An application for the scholarship (including 2 essay questions, see attached application)
- A resume of significant honors, achievements, and extracurricular activities in grades 9-12, including leadership experience
- One letter of recommendation from a high school teacher/counselor/advisor
- Other supporting documents or letters that may enhance the application
- An official high school transcript for grades 9-12
- A letter of acceptance from the student’s intended college/community college
Application can be accessed here: http://couchoilcares.org/scholarship/
Please read the application in its entirety for more details and be sure to pay close attention to the essay questions.
Completed applications (and supporting documents) must be submitted online, emailed, or postmarked no later than Friday, May 27, 2022.
Applications should be sent via EMAIL: scholarship@couchoilcompany.com OR MAILED to: Couch Oil Cares Scholarship Attn: Janice Couch Thompson Box 1417 Hillsborough, NC 27278.
This Week's Sports Schedule
All-District Basketball
Congratulations also goes out to Jerec Thompson for making the District 6 Men’s All-District Basketball team.
OHS Spring Sports Schedules
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Guidance Counselor's Grade 9 Newsletter:
October - https://www.smore.com/setzb-ohs-freshmen-newsletter
November - https://www.smore.com/h4xsg-ohs-freshmen-newsletter
December - https://www.smore.com/bjy92-ohs-freshmen-newsletter
Guidance Counselor's Grades 10 - 11 Newsletter:
October - https://www.smore.com/vq043
November - https://www.smore.com/5x1ey
December - https://www.smore.com/skdex
Ms. Butner's Scholarship Newsletter:
Ms. Butner's Senior Newsletter:
Ms. Butner's OHS College Advising Webpage:
https://ohscollegeadvising.wixsite.com/orange2college
Mr. Montgomery's Career Center Newsletter: