I hope that you had a wonderful week!

Well...it is here - we are now in the final Quarter of the school year. As you will see below, the student accolades are rolling in. More performances are being added to the calendar, and we have a lot to look forward to over the next 9 weeks. Kudos to our students and faculty for continuing to push through some challenging times, using their art to stay centered and calm during a year that has been the opposite. Here's to a great finish to the school year!

Here is the latest from the halls of the Fine Arts Center...

• Julia Bucci will attend the Illinois Institute of Technology College of Architecture - https://arch.iit.edu/
• Robbie Heyde will attend the University of Miami Frost School of Music as a Jazz Performance Major - https://www.frost.miami.edu/
• William Nicholson will attend the University of Miami School of Architecture - https://www.arc.miami.edu/

We are so very proud of the hard work these students have put into earning this well-deserved achievement!

• March 30 - FAC Parent Guild Zoom -- 6:00 p.m., Zoom
• April 3-11 - Spring Break
• April 16 - eLearning for all students - Vaccination Day #2 for Staff
• May 14 - Last day for Seniors
• May 17 - FAC Commencement -- 7:00 p.m., Greer HS
• May 28 - Last Day for Underclassmen

1. Remember that we do not wear a cap and gown for our ceremony. We dress professionally, but have no graduation regalia since we do not give you a diploma - just a certificate.
2. Ask your high school if they allow you to wear honor cords at your graduation. If they say yes, then purchase the cords.
3. Place your order by 3:00 p.m. on April 23, 2021.

Here is the link - https://fineartscenter.net/Disclaim.aspx?URL=https://tinyurl.com/paucm2f8. When you get to this page, click the button that says, "CONTINUE TO DONATION OR PURCHASE."

• College Board Opportunity Scholarships are micro-scholarships that high school students can earn by taking steps on their path to college. https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/

• NEW - World Studio AIGA Art Scholarship - $2,000-$3,000 for basic scholarship; top award up to $5000. For underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students who are studying photography, illustration, and design disciplines in colleges and universities in the United States. Deadline April 13, 2021 Application can be found on the website: https://www.aiga.org/worldstudio-scholarship

• J E Sirrine Scholarship: Students may apply for a $2,000 Sirrine Scholarship by visiting the Sirrine Scholarship Application website. Renewable for a maximum of three (3) years, provided the student maintains satisfactory progress toward the completion of his/her program of studies. Deadline: April 15, 2021.
  

• NEW - Alice Watkins Scholarship - $10,000 - Must be graduating senior at Wade Hampton High School and must be planning to attend accredited higher education institution in SC. Must declare major in English, Literature or Poetry (preference given to poetry) 3.0 GPA. Apply at www.cfgreenville.org/scholarshipsIf you have questions about the scholarship process or application, please contact Debbie Cooper at 864-331-8414 or email her at dcooper@cfgreenville.org Application opens March 1 and closes April 16

• NEW - Fred and Mamie Bostic Scholarship - offered to Greenville County Schools African American male or female. Click the link for details. Deadline May 7, 2021

  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gOTsywmuUVH0qYNYDThepRDAh7JCs0gJ/view?usp=sharing

• NEW - Duck Tape Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest - Over $20,000 in cash scholarships for high school students who make the best prom attire from Duck Brand Duct tape. . Create an outfit and/or costume to be judged on originality, workmanship, use of colors, accessories, and use of Duck Brand tape. 14 years and older are eligible. Participants can submit their entry beginning at 12:00 PM EDT on March 31, 2021, through 11:59 PM EDT on June 9, 2021. Final winners will be announced on about July 21, 2021. Details at www.stuckatprom.com

• Abbott and Fenner Scholarship - The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post-secondary institution. To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent to A&F by email at scholarships at abbottandfenner.com

  Topic: Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals. Deadline - June 12, 2021.

• Dolphin Galleries Scholarship for the Visual Arts

  Having been in the Art industry for over 42 years Dolphin Galleries recognizes the importance of the visual arts as a preservation and expression of culture. We would like to give the opportunity to the next generation of artists, designers, sculptures, painters, etc. to continue following their artistic and creative passion. Applicants must be attending or planning to enroll in an accredited United States college or university during the upcoming academic year, be in good academic standing, and planning to or currently pursuing an arts-related major or minor. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. Deadline: July 20, 2021. https://dolphingalleries.com/pages/scholarship

Please note - the form should be completed by the student via their GCS Google Account. Call or email us with any questions.