The Latest
March 2016
March 2016
Of special note, in this issue of "The Latest", I've scheduled student who have either not presented or scheduled a presentation for graduation project presentations. Students who do not show up on their assigned date will present on the day before graduation. Students who do not complete a graduation project will not receive a high school diploma. As a reminder, the graduation project includes 10 hours of service (turn in sheet of proof), a presentation and a three page paper with a minimum of three citations. Emails have recently been sent out to your school email showing your status as of 3/7/2016
May 1st is the universal national deadline to let Colleges and Universities know if you will be attending!
College Application Progress
FAFSA Completion
Remember that it is now financial aid season. Pay attention to the deadlines for each of the colleges you have applied to as they vary from school to school. So far 30 FAFSA applications have been submitted by Lakeland students
Class of 2016 Application Statistics as of 3/4/2016
- 74.8% of students have applied to college or trade school
- 5% of students have firm plans to or have joined the military
- 266 applications submitted
- 87 reported college acceptances
- 15.5% of students have reported that they intend to enter the workforce upon graduation
Application Results
We will not announce your college of attendance on class night if we do not have evidence of your acceptance. It is also helpful for us to collect this data as it will help us guide future applicants to each college. Even if you receive a denial letter, it is very helpful if you can provide that information to me. I won't share your individual information with anyone but would like to collect the data to better assist future students.
College Acceptances
Congratulations to you all, I am very proud of you!
- Liz Albanesi
- Connor Albino
- Christine Anzelmi
- Dana Beecroft
- Ray Bonham
- Cheyann Borsheski
- Nick Cicio
- Jenneca Comes
- Marina Contorno
- Collin Cooper
- Carolyn Cortes
- Corey Davis
- Harley Davis
- Tiffany DeMarco
- Kayla Deremer
- Lindsey Domonoski
- James Eskra
- Taylor Flynn
- Teya Heller
- Kristen Hlavaty
- Amanda Imbalzano
- Kaela Jennette
- Lindsay Jones
- Ian Kondrat
- Brianna Krzan
- Michaelene Krzan
- Zoe Link
- Mariah Loughney
- Karleigh Lukasik
- Maria Merrigan
- Taylor Morgan
- Graeme Nichols
- Sean Pittack
- Zach Polito
- Armen Rissmiller
- Sara Roscioli
- Mary Rzucidlo
- Morgan Shiner
- Jazlyn Sienkiewicz
- Brooke Stearns
- Georgia Verrastro
- Katie Walsh
- Joseph Wanat
- Joshua Wayman
- David Williams
- Ami Yanochik
Scholarship Tips and Tricks
2. Beat the deadlines. Don't wait until the deadline to submit. Deadline are the final possible date to send out, it is very acceptable and recommended that you send earlier.
3. All of the below listed scholarships can also be found on Naviance.
4. Information about additional scholarships will be sent out as they are received.
5. Don't forget to contact the financial aid office at the colleges/universities you hope to attend to find out about institutional scholarships.
Dana Rymer Battenberg Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: March 28, 2016
Established in 1920 by H.A.Willman of Jermyn. For a student of high moral character who has attended Lakeland School District for at least five years and who will attend college or a post-secondary degree program outside of Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties and who has achieved the highest Grade Point Average of any students fulfilling the aforementioned criteria. The delegated selection committee is responsible for selecting the recipient in consultation with The Community Foundation. Scholarship award for 2016 is $3,000.00.
Fraternal Order of Police, Northeastern Lodge #63
Deadline: April 15, 2016
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.
Mericle Family Scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: April 27, 2016
1. Have participated in a Junior Achievement in-classroom program or have participated in the JA BizTown or JA Finance park program at the JA Mericle Family Center for Enterprise Education.
.2 Have participated in the program while residing in and currently reside in either Lackawanna or Luzerne County.
3. Be a high school senior that has been accepted to an institution of higher education upon graduation, with plans to attend the college or university.
4. Confirm that if awarded the scholarship, the funds will be used only for direct costs relating to attending the college or university (i.e.-books, tuition, fees, etc.)
Erin Jessica Moreken Scholarship
Deadline: April 29, 2016
This $2000 scholarship was established by the Erin Jessica Moreken Drug and Alcohol Treatment, Inc. in 2014. It was created to assist a graduating senior who has a financial need, and is scheduled to graduate in June, 2016.
More information and the application can be found here
Margery Scranton Council of Republican Women of Lackawanna County Scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2016
The Margery Scranton Council of Republican Women of Lackawanna County is seeking a female student for its $500.00 award scholarship this spring. Eligible college bound seniors must attend a school in Lackawanna County, have a least a 3.0 GPA , show an interest in government affairs and politics, and be a registered Republican if aged 18 or older.
The application and additional information can be found here.
Graduation Project Presentations
School Counseling Office
Mrs. deQuevedo - grades 8,10,12
Email: ddequevedo@lakelandsd.org
Website: http://lakelandsd.schoolwires.net/domain/53
Location: 1355 Lakeland Drive, Jermyn, Scott Township, PA, United States
Phone: 570-254-9485
Twitter: @chiefguidance