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Introducing Humble High School Student Council Members 2022/2023
Brianna Camacho
Sorinety Bradley
Jacob Hardy
National Read A Book Day
#ReadABookDay
Statistically speaking, 81% percent of American's feel they don't spend enough time reading. National Read A Book Day provides the perfect opportunity to start reading old favorites or discovering new ones.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Let's Celebrate
Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually from September 15 to October 15. It is a time to appreciate and celebrate the colorful cultures, rich histories, and diversity of the American Latino community.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month read these books by Latinx Authors
Olga, a successful wedding planner, and her brother Pietro, a popular Congressman representing their Bronx neighborhood, have it all going on. In public, that is. In private, they're both harboring deep secrets that could unravel their carefully curated lives. Especially once their radical mother blows back into their lives on the winds of a hurricane threatening Puerto Rico. Block out some time:
Celebrate Banned Book Week
What Is Banned Book Week?
Banned Book Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. The American Library Association established Banned Book Week in 1982; in response to the number of challenged books.
Scholarship Corner
Not Sure Of What Career Path To Take
Calling all Wildcat Seniors; Lone Star College will visit our campus monthly from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. To visit with seniors who are interested in attending Lone Star College or need assistance with completing the FASA application. Stop by your counselor office or the library to scan the QR code to schedule an appointment.
Time To Start Applying For Scholarships
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 34th class in 2022, the Foundation has provided over 6,600 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $78 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. Apply here through October 31, 2022.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be:
- Current high school (or home-schooled) student attending a school in the U.S. (or select DoD schools) who will graduate during the 2022-2023 academic school year
- U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees - based on the guidelines utilized by U.S. Department of Education for Federal Financial Aid eligibility
- Expecting to receive high school diploma during current academic year
- Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution
- Able to verify a minimum overall B/3.0 GPA in high school coursework
Applicants may not be:
- Children or grandchildren of current employees, officers, or owners of Coca-Cola bottling companies, The Coca-Cola Company, Company divisions, or subsidiaries.
- Children or grandchildren of former employees who are currently receiving retirement benefits based on their previous employment with Coca-Cola bottling companies, The Coca-Cola Company, Company divisions, or subsidiaries.
- International students (with the exception of students at DoD schools)
- High school graduates
- Temporary residents
ACS Chemistry For Life
The ACS Scholars Program is open to:
· U.S. citizens or a legal permanent U.S. residents (please inquire via email if you have questions regarding asylum or DACA status)
· African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian (please see below for more details)
· Graduating high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores or juniors. Seniors can apply for their fifth year.
· Those intending to major or are already majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical technology, or another chemistry-related science AND planning to pursue a career in a chemistry-related science as well (please see below for more details)
· Full-time students at a high school or an accredited college, university, or community college
· Those demonstrating high academic achievement in chemistry or science (Grade Point Average 3.0 or higher)
In the application you should select the race/ethnicity that you MOST identify with; use the “Other” field to provide more context (for example your tribe, family’s country of origin if you know it, or other races you are mixed with)
· Hispanic or Latino — A person of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American culture or origin, regardless of race
· American Indian or Alaska Native — A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North America, and who maintains cultural identification through tribal affiliation or community recognition
· Native Hawaiian or Native Pacific Islander — A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands that are U.S. territories
· African-American/Black — A person having origins in any of the black, indigenous, racial groups of Africa
· More than one race – A person having origins in more than one of the above racial categories.
· A citizen or national of the United States;
· An undergraduate student in good standing at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States (including both two-year and four-year institutions);
· Dependent (child or spouse) of active or activated United States military personnel during the time of application (including Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, Coast Guard, Coast Guard Reserve, Marine Corps, Marine Corps Reserve, Navy, Navy Reserve, Space Force, NOAA Commissioned Corps, and USPHS Commissioned Corps);
· Recipient of any type of Title IV federal financial aid during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving Title IV federal financial aid during their study abroad program or internship;
· In the process of applying to, or accepted to, a credit-bearing study abroad or internship program. Proof of program acceptance is required prior to award disbursement;
· Applying for credit-bearing study abroad programs in a country or area with an overall Travel Advisory Level 1 or 2, according to the U.S. Department of State’s Travel Advisory System.
Application Deadline: October 6,2022
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