Senior Memo #3
Class of 2024
October 31, 2023
NEW SCHOLARSHIPS HAVE BEEN ADDED SINCE FIRST PUBLICATION
As you begin to apply for college and different scholarships, please note that any scholarship you are offered whether you intend to accept it or not we would like to know about. You can email Mrs. Crawford in the counseling office or stop by.
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 Thursday, November 11 in order to have your college application processed before the Thanksgiving holidays. Visit Parchment here
Important Dates to Know!
ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)
November 3, 2023
Lexington One Consolidated College Fair
(see flyer below)
November 9, 2023
Miss Wildcat 2024
February 3, 2024
Thanksgiving Break
November 22-24, 2023
Junior/Senior Prom
April 13, 2024
Graduation
May 22, 2024 4:00 PM
Colonial Life Arena
November 30th DEADLINE
College Application Day
We had a great turnout for College Application Day this year! 69 seniors took the opportunity to meet with college representatives from more than 12 schools, ask questions and get help with their applications!
SC Teaching Fellows Application
Application submission window: October 1st until December 1st
To access the Teaching Fellows Application, visit the Teaching Fellows information page at www.cerra.org.
Order your Transcript through Parchment
How to Connect to Parchment.com can be found here.
Counseling and Advisement Department
Counseling Office Main Number - 803-821-3420
School Counselors
Lexington High School School Counselors 2022-2023
Counselor Caseload Email Phone
Jennifer Calabrese A-CAM jcalabrese 821-3416
Lilly Hook CAN-D ehook 821-3414
Kami Bennett E-Ha kbennett 821-3413
Julie Stanton He-La 821-3420
Charna Jones Le-Ni cjones1 821-3423
Larry Ayers No-Se sayers 821-3417
Adrienne Lindsay Sh-Wa alindsay 821-3415
Sara Beckett We-Z sbeckett 821-3421
Career Specialists
Diane Augsburger daugsburger 821-3422 - Students A-J
Gary Magyar gmagyar 821-3407 - Students K-Z
Graduation Coach
Keely Livingston klivingston 821-3653
STUDENT SERVICES WEBSITE
College Application Fee Waivers
There will be several fee waivers given at College Application Day so be sure to sign up!
The Master's University
Early Admission Scholarship & waived fees prior to
November 1, 2023
The University of South Carolina Beaufort
The University of South Carolina Beaufort is excited to welcome all students to apply as our applications are currently free. We require a minimum of a 2.0 GPA and are open access as test scores are optional for the upcoming school year. The application fee waiver code is ‘USCB24’.
Free College Applications
Central Carolina Technical College
Francis Marion University (only free until December 31st)
Winthrop University (only free until December 1st)
Johnson & Wales University - 1st Generation College Student Info Session
Do you have questions such as, Am I prepared? Can I afford it? What's college like? How will I succeed?
In this interactive virtual session, you'll:
- Hear from JWU staff about the admissions process and financial aid.
- Learn about what JWU has to offer, including support for first-generation students.
- Hear from current students about what it’s like being a Wildcat.
- Get a chance to ask their questions, too!
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 6-7pm
ACT/SAT Fee Waivers
Do you qualify for free or reduced lunch? If so, you will need to bring a copy of the award letter you received from Central Services approving your free or reduced status. See Mrs. Crawford to receive a fee waiver to take the SAT and ACT. Four college application fee waivers can be submitted on line at the registration website. You can also receive a fee waiver for the NCAA Clearinghouse (student athletes) application.
Need help finding a job or have questions about career choices see our Career Specialists!
Diane Augsburger
821-3422 - daugsburger@lexington1.net - Room E202 - Students A-J
Gary Magyar
821-3407 - gmagyar@lexington1.net - Room E203 - Students K-Z
ASVAB
The ASVAB test (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) will be administered on Friday, November 3rd at 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
Our school military recruiter SSGT Jones has offered to assist students with practice questions regarding the ASVAB. Please reach out to him at brian.k.jones3.mil@army.mil
Please see below to help study for the ASVAB
Scholarship Club
Mrs. Augsburger - daugsburger@lexington.net Room E202
Schedule an appointment for help!
I'm hosting Scholarship Club most Wednesdays during October and part of November. This is during all lunches in the Library.
I will provide you with all the information you need to manage scholarships while in high school and beyond. Please click here to sign up if you are interested.
Students who attend 2/3 of the club days will get a pass to be in the club photo for the yearbook.
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.
What does the college you are interested in require?
Michelin Scholars Testing
Where: Lexington Technology Center - Multi-Purpose Room
When: November 30th, 2023
Testing Times: 8:40 am & 12:15 pm
Click here to Register for Testing
Michelin Page for Information Session 10-2 and Testing Session 11-30
Scholarships Are Here!
Here are the Scholarships you have been waiting for! Read the Scholarship criteria very carefully. Each scholarship has their own specifications.
The main thing is to watch the DEADLINES!
Also, scholarships may be added throughout the next month. Don't miss the scholarship you have been looking for.
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.
Deadline: Entries must be received by 5:00 p.m. or postmarked on or before Monday, February 19, 2024.
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.
Deadline: December 1, 2023
CHRISTIAN-CONNECTOR, INC. - $5,000
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
Open to incoming freshmen of any major, the Lyceum Scholars Program uses a great books approach to studying the moral, political and economic foundations of a free society. All Lyceum Scholars receive a $10,000 scholarship disbursed over their four years at Clemson University.
For more information visit www.Clemson.edu/Capitalism/Lyceum.
Deadline: December 10, 2023
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 29, 2023
THE COLLEGE PLAN - $250
Student must be accepted into an accredited college, university or technical school. Drawing will be held by April 1st for the upcoming year. Complete the scholarship form that can be found in the scholarship drawer and returned to the Counseling and Advisement office or click https://www.thecollegeplan.org/scholarship-app
The College Plan Hosts Workshops, both in person and virtual. For the most current schedule of TCP Workshops, go to; www.thecollegeplan.org/tcp-workshops.
DAVIDSON COLLEGE JAMES B. DUKE SCHOLARSHIP - FULL SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility: Students whose academic achievement, concern for others, diverse talents and experience, potential for impact, resilience, and work ethic give evidence of their capacity to make a difference in the world.
You must be an applicant for admission at Davidson College in order to apply for the James B. Duke scholarship. In addition to the application for admission and scholarship application, you must submit an essay in response to one of two questions. Go here for the admission deadlines and for Davidson College.
Deadline: January 10, 2024
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, 2024
DR. JUAN ANDRADE JR. SCHOLARSHIP - (20) $1,000
To be eligible for this scholarship you must be a high school senior. Graduate and become enrolled in an accredited institution in the United States. Have at least one parent of Hispanic ancestry and demonstrate financial need.
Essays, required documents and recommendations are required for this scholarship.
Click here for the scholarship information.
Deadline: November 30, 2023
DRIVER EDUCATION INITIATIVE SCHOLARSHIP - $500
Many drivers are not aware of these startling and very scary facts, especially newer drivers. The essay contest "In The Driver's Seat" seeks to have applicants highlight the importance of being a safe and educated driver.
To enter you must write an essay by answering questions that you can find here along with information about the scholarship.
Deadline is November 30, 2023
Francis Marion University The Premier Pledge to First Generation and Pell Students
All admitted in-state students who are either First Generation or fully-eligible Pell students can participate in our new Premier Pledge scholarship program. The financial support provided by this program, combined with other federal, state, and institutional assistance for which they already qualify, will cover all tuition costs your freshman year.
HARRY HAMPTON ($5000 - 4 years), THOMAS WEBSTER HARDWICK JR. ($5000 - 4 years) AND WALLACE F. PATE ($2500 - 1 year) SCHOLARSHIPS - APPLY FOR ALL 3 ON ONE APPLICATION BUT CAN ONLY BE AWARDED ONE
These scholarships are for students in the natural resources disciplines of wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry, marine or environmental science. Criteria and Deadline information can be found here. Scholarship Applications can be found at www.HamptonWildlifeFund.org/scholarship.html
Deadline: January 31, 2024
HARRY HAMPTON DAVID M. CLINE SCHOLARSHIP - $2,000 (1 YEAR)
This scholarship is for students who wish to further their education in law enforcement/criminal justice/forensic science. Pre-medical curricula on a path to forensic medicine does Not qualify for this scholarship. Criteria and Deadline information can be found here. Scholarship Applications can be found at www.HamptonWildlifeFund.org/scholarship.html
Deadline: January 31, 2024
HARRY HAMPTON JAMES O. THOMASON SCHOLARSHIP - $2000 (4 YEARS)
This scholarship is for students who wish to further their education in print or photo journalism, advertising, public relations or mass communications. Criteria and Deadline information can be found here. Scholarship Applications can be found at www.HamptonWildlifeFund.org/scholarship.html.
Deadline: January 31, 2023
JAMES ALAN COX STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHY SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIPS - $2,500 (5)
Focus of work and entries: Photojournalism. Scholarships will be awarded to those students whose work "tells a story". the topics may include a variety of subject matter (breaking news, sporting events, etc. Please keep in mind, for the still photography submissions, that we are NOT looking for "art" photography. For more information and applications visit here.
Deadline: November 15, 2023
JOHN F. KENNEDY - THE PROFILE IN COURAGE ESSAY CONTEST - $100-$10,000
The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation invites U.S. high school students to describe and analyze an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, the year John F. Kennedy was born. For full details about the contest go to here.
Deadline: Postmarked by January 12, 2024
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, 2024
NHS (NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY) SCHOLARSHIP - UP TO $25,000
The NHS Scholarship has been in existence since 1946 and more than $23 million in scholarships has been awarded to NHS senior members. This year, we are awarding $2 million in scholarships to 600 students. Each year, scholarship recipients are selected based on their demonstration of the four pillars of NHS: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character. The on-line application can be found HERE.
Deadline: November 30, 2023
Presbyterian College Service Entrepreneurship Scholarship Competition - Full Ride
The Presbyterian College Service Entrepreneurship Scholarship Competition gives high school seniors the opportunity to win a full scholarship to PC by creating a plan that solves a problem in their community.
Students can win a full ride to PC by:
- Thinking of a problem in their community they want to solve.
- Making a plan for how they'll solve it.
- Submitting their plan by December 1.
Scholarship recipients will be selected on the:
- Thoughtfulness of the proposed plan (ingenuity, achievability, measurability, quality of research)
- Urgency of the problem
- Degree to which the plan would produce social value and improve lives
The PC motto is "While We Live, We Serve"...
Presbyterian College Service Entrepreneurship Scholarship Competition
Deadline: December 1, 2023
RAISE ME
RaiseMe is a fun and money-earning way to get motivated to complete classes and participate in extracurricular activities, take tests, and get a job. Everything you do will earn you micro-scholarships and help you explore colleges you didn't know about. CLICK HERE to sign up for RaiseMe.
RON BROWN SCHOLARSHIP - $40,000 ($10,000YR.)
Academically talented African-Americans; strong record, leadership, community service need apply; see www.ronbrown.org for details & application.
Deadline: December 1, 2023
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions Scholarship - $3,000 (15)
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. Students may also stop by the counseling office for a paper application.
Deadline: February 2, 2024
S. C. JUNIOR GOLF FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP - UP TO $3,000
There are 6 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. Must have a competitive or recreational interest in golf. All applicants must demonstrate financial need. At least have a 2.75 GPA; Apply on-line here. For more information click here.
Deadline: January 16, 2024
USC Aiken Pacer Computer Science Scholarship Competition - $1000
USCA program and competition areas: cybersecurity, computer science, game & simulation, information technology, and data science.
Direct link to the application
https://uscaiken.formstack.com/forms/pacer_computer_science_scholarship
*Scholarship will be allocated upon enrollment to USC Aiken
Deadline: November 15, 2023
Voice of Democracy Scholarship
Since 1947, the Voice of Democracy has been the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ (VFW’s) premier scholarship program. Each year, nearly 27,000 high school students compete for more than $2 million in scholarships and incentives. Students compete by writing and recording an audio essay on an annual patriotic theme. This year’s theme is, “What are the greatest attributes of our Democracy?”
Prizes and scholarships can be awarded at the Post, District, state and national level. Department (State) winners receive an all-expense-paid trip to Washington DC, to tour the city, be honored by the VFW and its Auxiliary and receive their portion of $171,000 in national awards, the top scholarship being $35,000. Want to apply? Click here for the rules and eligibility requirements and entry form.
Deadline: October 31, 2023
Until more scholarships come in for us to publicize you can also visit:
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.