Panther Pride
Issue 9: April 4, 2016
Scholarships
College Acceptance and SCHOLARSHIP MONEY
Military Enlistments- Thank you for choosing to serve our country!
Octavia Gray- United States Marine Corps
Tristan Hutto- National Guard
Nolan McCarson- ARMY
Zechariah Easterling- United State Marine Reserves
Dillon Newman-United States Marine Corps
Alvaro Salazar Bravo- United States Marine Corps
Zackary Sutton- United States Marine Corps
Congratulations to the following students who have been accepted to a college or university!!!!
Kaitlyn Ashley- Francis Marion University
Austin Bobbitt- Lenior-Rhyne University,Georgia Southern University, USC Upstate
Brittney Bouknight-North Greenville University
Taylor Brooks-USC Aiken
Denver Brown- Newberry College
Keelie Burns- Lander University
Mary-Louise Byrd- Wofford College
Jordan Christensen- Midlands Technical College
Rebecca Cotton- USC Aiken
Julia Dales- Winthrop University, University of South Carolina- Columbia
Lucas Dunn-Midlands Technical College
Deajun Dwyer- Johnson and Wales
McKenzie England- USC Aiken
Kayla Ennis- Mars Hill University , Winthrop University, College of Chalreston, University of South Carolina, Anderson University
McKayla Fields- Midlands Technical College
Chelsea Frederici- Spartanburg Methodist College
Jeremy Gainey- American University
Jonathan Gonzalez- Midlands Technical College
Alexandria Goodwin- Tri Couty Tech/Clemson University, College of Charleston, Winthrop University
Lauren Gunter- Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Rashada Hill- South Carolina State University
Michalla Hobson- University of South Carolina
Miranda Hood- Midlands Technical College
Kayla Ingle- College of Charleston
Ashley Isreal- Midlands Technical College
Kendall Jackson- Charleston Southern University
Kenneth Jackson- Tri-County Technical College, Clemson University, College of Charleston
Uniqua Jackson- Lander University, College of Charleston
Dixie Johnston- Midlands Technical College
Kiya Johnston- Newberry College
Timothy Jackson- Tri-County Technical College
Austin King- Clemson University /Calhoun Honors College, University of South Carolina- Columbia, Winthrop University, Frances Marion University, Lander University
Katelyn LaDue- North Greenville University
Jenna Laminack- Lander University, Anderson University, Winthrop University, Clemson University
Dylan Lee- Western Carolina University
Khristan Lee- Limestone College
Savanna Lever- USC Aiken, Lander University, Columbia College, Winthrop University, Coker College
Brooke Lucas- USC Aiken
Hunter Nicholson- University of South Carolina Upstate
Stephen O'Neal- Midlands Technical College
Keaton Osteen- Columbia International University, Charleston Southern University
Delerisha Phillips- Midlands Technical College, Coastal Carolina University, Mars Hill University, Claflin University, Saint Augustine's University, Johnson and Wales University
Makayla Popovich- University of South Carolina
Kaitlyn Pressly- Columbia College
Elizabeth Rice- Newberry College
Brittany Richbourg- Midlands Technical College
Helen Richburg- Midlands Technical College
Carrie Senn- Lander University
Dakota Shope- Winthrop University, University of South Carolina- Columbia
Elizabeth Smith- North Greenville University
Bethanie Still - Midlands Technical College
Ryan Summers- Midlands Technical College
Austin Swindler- Midlands Technical College
Katelin Swygert- USC Aiken
Holly Tata- Midlands Technical College
Morgan Taylor- USC Aiken
Daphne Thompson- Clemson University, Winthrop University, USC Upstate, Johnson and Wales
Jason Toole- Bob Jones University, Charleston Southern University, Anderson University, Western Carolina University
Amber Westberry- Clemson University, Temple University, Lander University
Kayla Williams- Lander University, Charleston Southern University, USC- Beaufort, USC Aiken
Dylan Williamson- Piedmont Technical College
Carly Wright- Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Senior Scholarships Awarded
Jason Toole: Student Success Award- Charleston Southern University
Kayla Ennis: Academic Award- Mars Hill University, Acceptance Award- Mars Hill University, College of Charleston Merit Scholarship
Kaitlyn Pressly: Leadership Award- Columbia College, Service Award- Columbia College
Trustee Scholarship-Columbia College
Savanna Lever: Trustee Scholarship-Columbia College, President's Scholarship- Coker College
Kendall Wiley: Student Success Award- Charleston Southern University
Deajun Dwyer: Inaugural Scholarship- Johnson and Wales
Austin King: Lander Academic Scholarship, Frances Marion University Scholarship, Winthrop University Fellows Scholarship, SC Palmetto Fellows Scholarship, USC Valedictorian Scholarship, USC STEM Supplemental Scholarship, Clemson University Presidential Scholarship, Clemson Scholar, Clemson Freshman STEM Scholarship
Hunter Nicholson: Winthrop Garnet Scholarship, USC Upstate- University Scholars Award
Jenna Laminack: Anderson University Scholarship
Daphne Thompson: Johnson and Wales- JWU Life Scholarship, Johnson and Wales- Presidential Academic Scholarship , Johnson and Wales- Prostart Scholarship, Lexington District One Educational Office Professionals Scholarship
Keaton Osteen: Columbia International University- Dean Scholarship
Kayla Ingle: College of Charleston Merit Scholarship
Jorge Hernandez-Esquivel- Newberry Academic Scholarship, SC Life Scholarship, USC Aiken Scholarship
Jacob Florio- SCAD Achievement Honors Scholarship
Kaitlyn Ashley- Service Scholarship-Columbia College, Presidential Scholarship-Columbia College
Cheyanne Hayes- Presidential Scholarship-Columbia College
Makayla Popovich- USC School of Music Choral Scholarship
Elizabeth Rice- Newberry College Academic Scholarship, SC Life Scholarship
Opportunities
- The Scholars Program will provide work experience and training for students in manufacturing areas of study such as Mechatronics, Maintenance Technology, Automotive, Machine Tool, Robotics, Logistics, Production Technology and other related degrees.
- The students also receive tuition assistance while working part-time hours at BMW Manufacturing Co. Partner colleges include Greenville Technical College, Spartanburg Community College, and Tri County Technical College.
- The BMW Scholars Team will begin recruiting for the August 2016 Scholars class very soon.
- The posting for the application will be on the BMW website https://www.bmwusfactory.com/student-programs/technical-and-community-college-students/scholars-program/
Not sure where you want to go to college?
ACT Registration Dates
**Note 3 year students will have the opportunity to take the ACT on campus without charge. That test date is April 19.
Practice Tests are available through Naviance.
Testing Date: April 9, 2016
Deadline: March 4, 2016 ($56.40 with writing, $39.50 without writing)
Late Registration Deadline: March 18, 2016 (regular fee + $25.00)
Testing Date: June 11, 2016
Deadline: May 6, 2016 ($56.40 with writing, $39.50 without writing)
Late Registration Deadline: May 20, 2016 (regular fee + $25.00)
SAT Registration Dates
Practice Tests are available through Naviance and https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat
Testing Date: May 7, 2016
Deadline: April 8, 2016 ($54.50 with Essay, $43.00 without essay)
Late Registration Deadline: April 26, 2016 (regular fee + $28.00)
Testing Date: June 4, 2016
Deadline: May 5, 2016 ($54.50 with Essay, $43.00 without essay)
Late Registration Deadline: May 25, 2016 (regular fee + $28.00)
Transcripts
- Log-in to Naviance
- Add the colleges you are applying to
- Check the box "request a transcript"
College Visit Procedures
College Open House Events
HBCU College Fair @ Benedict College: Mar. 23
(register at www.benedict.edu/nacdrao)
Charleston Southern University First Look: Mar. 19
(call 800.947.7474 to register)
Charleston Southern University Saturday Visits: Apr. 16
(call 800.947.7474 to register)
Coastal Carolina University: Mar. 19, Apr. 16, 23, 30
(register at www.coastal.edu/admissions/visits.html)
Erskine College: Apr. 23
(register at www.know.erskine.edu)
Georgia SouthWestern State University: Apr. 2
(register at https://gsw.edu/admissions/previewday)
North Greenville University Open House: Mar. 19
(register at www.ngu.edu)
Seton Hall University: Apr. 24
(register at www.shu.edu/visiting)
Southern Wesleyan University: Mar. 18, Apr. 1, June 17
(register at www.swu.edu/visit)
Spartanburg Methodist College: Mar. 19
(more info at www.go2smc.info)
USC- Upstate Open House: Mar. 26, Apr. 30
(more info at www.uscupstate.edu)
USC- Upstate Fab Fridays: Apr. 1
(more info at www.uscupstate.edu)
College Athletics?
If you are considering playing a sport at a Division I or II college, you need to register with NCAA by visiting http://elgibilitycenter.org. This process must be completed in order to play at the college level. Please see your counselor with any questions.
NAIA colleges now require their athletes to complete eligibility as well. You can register with the NAIA by visiting www.playnaia.org
Stay in touch with the Counseling & Advisement Office
Website: www.PelionHScounseling.com
Twitter: @PHS_Counseling1
Instagram: @PHS_Counseling1
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PHSCounseling1
Remind Text Updates:
Sign up by texting @PelionHS to 81010
Mrs. Burke (A-G): jburke@lexington1.net
Mrs. Heywood (H-Q): aheywood@lexington1.net
Mrs. Zueger (R-Z and Director): jzueger@lexington1.net
Mrs. Crumpton (Career Facilitator): dcrumpton@lexington1.net
Lexington School District One
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. Inquiries/complaints regarding Section 504 for elementary students go to the Coordinator of ESOL/RtI and for secondary students to the Director of School Counseling and Advisement. 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.