Senior Newsletter
March 2021
Welcome to GHS Counseling
Counseling and Advisement Office
Meet our Team
Jennifer Adams, Director (A-D)
Email: jhadams@lexington1.net Phone: 803-821-1913
Gretchen Crosswell, School Counselor (E-L)
Email: gcrosswell@lexington1.net Phone: 803-821-1911
Nicole Hanks, School Counselor (M-P)
Email: nhanks@lexington1.net Phone: 803-821-1894
Jessica Calhoun, School Counselor (Q-Z)
Email: jcalhoun@lexington1.net Phone: 803-821-1912
Alysan Berry, Counseling Secretary—Transcript Requests
Email: agberry@lexington1.net Phone: 803-821-1910
Candice Parsley, GHS Career Specialist
Email: cparsley@lexington1.net Phone: 803-821-1977
Catherine Oxner, School Psychologist
Email: coxner@lexington1.net Phone: 803-821-1917
Lori Amick, Federal Compliance Specialist
Email: laamick@lexington1.net Phone: 803-821-1924
Jana Gunter, Student Records Operator
Email: jgunter@lexington1.net Phone: 803-821-1904
Joel Cooper, School Resource Officer
Email: jocooper@lexington1.net Phone: 803-821-1928
Heather Bowling, Lexington County Community Mental Health Counselor
Email: hbowling@lexington1.net Phone: 803-821-1893
Graduation - Colonial Life Arena
4:00 PM
More details coming soon
SAT and ACT Test Dates
*Register Online*
SAT Dates (Gilbert is a test site)
May 8 Register by April 8
June 5 Register by May 6
ACT Dates
April 17 Register by March 12
June 12 Register by May 7
July 17 Register by June 18
How Do I Obtain A Transcript?
Please order your transcript online using Parchment.
We need the following information as soon as possible:
- All college acceptance letters
- Financial Aid/Scholarship Award Letters - Please inform Mrs. Berry in the Counseling Office of any scholarship awards received regardless of your intention to accept them. Just bring us a copy of your award letter. We would like to recognize all scholarships awarded to GHS seniors at Awards Night and in the graduation program.
- Majors Form - You will also receive a cord to wear at graduation if you have completed a major. Please complete the form as soon as possible.
- Military paperwork - A copy of your Military paperwork is necessary so that you may have a military cord to wear at graduation. Please bring your paperwork to Mrs. Berry in the Counseling Office.
"Senioritis"
For those of you who may be experiencing "senioritis", remember how important these final grades can be. Colleges make decisions based on the final transcript and that could also mean the difference in receiving the $5,000 LIFE scholarship. Many of you are very close to the 3.0 GPA so work hard in your classes during this term.
How to Plan and Pay for College 101
You AND Your Student Will Learn:
- How to qualify to be entered into a drawing for a $1,000 scholarship (If families complete the short survey after the webinar, they will be emailed an extensive handout package including many of the slides and other detailed information. They will also be entered into the drawing for the $1000 scholarship)
- Ways to reduce college costs when you don’t qualify for need-based financial aid
- Critical information you haven’t heard about Financial Aid and how the process really works!
- How starting the planning process EARLY can save you Thousands of $$$$$!
- How a private college may cost less than a public —Don’t look at Sticker Price!!!
- How to effectively appeal college award letters—you may not have to accept the initial offer!
- How to use your business to greatly lower college costs and make college expenses tax-deductible
- How to correctly “position” your student to stand out in the admissions process so scholarships find them!
And much more……...
You can register for any of the webinars at: www.cfcsc.com
How to Plan and Pay for College 101
Tuesday, March 9th at 7pm
Wednesday, March 10th at 12pm
Thursday, March 11th at 7pm
Tuesday, March 16th at 7pm
Wednesday, March 17th at 12pm
Thursday, March 18th at 7pm
Monday, March 22nd at 7pm
Tuesday, March 23rd at 12pm
Thursday, March 25th at 7pm
Virtual Calming Room - Check-It Out!
The Virtual Calming Room is a place for students, families, and staff to find strategies for managing emotions and feelings in positive ways while building resilience. Sometimes, life gets challenging and overwhelming. We can feel stressed with life’s events, both big and small. The Virtual Calming Room provides resources and tools to help you find new ways to manage life, explore new problem-solving opportunities, and develop coping skills. Enjoy and take some time for yourself.
What is a micro-scholarship?
Scholarships
SCEAR – SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION RETIRED SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $1,00 (4 scholarships will be awarded)
Senior planning to attend a four-year college in the field of education in the state of South Carolina; Maintain a good academic record; must demonstrate leadership abilities and need financial assistance. An essay is required on the topic: "My Choice of Teaching as a Profession". Information about the scholarship and a copy of the application can be found here. Return applications to the Counseling Office.
Deadline: Must be turned in to the Counseling Office NO LATER THAN March 18, 2021
Rooms to GROW:2021 Dorm Room Grants
The Lexington One Educational Foundation will provide $300 grants to help 25 high school seniors purchase basic dorm room supplies. The program gives preference to college-bound students who have excelled despite sometimes overwhelming financial disadvantages.
To be eligible:
- Applicant must be planning to attend a college, university, or technical college and live on campus
- The highest priority will be given to students in the following circumstances:
- Foster Care
- Housing shared with others due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or similar circumstances
- Motel/hotel lodging due to lack of other adequate accommodations
- Emergency or transitional shelter placement
- Significant financial need based on individual and/or parent/household income
- Applications may be found in the Counseling Office or online at http://www.lexdistrict1.com/about/educational-foundation/grants-and-scholarships/student-applications
- Deadline: Return to the Counseling & Advisement Office NO LATER THAN Friday, March 19, 2021
MCEC TOUCHSTONE ENERGY SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $3,000 (7 scholarships awarded)
Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative is offering Touchstone Energy scholarships to high school seniors within its service area. The scholarship is open to any senior attending Lexington Districts 1, 2, 3, and 5; Saluda County Schools; and private schools within those districts.
Seven $3,000 scholarships are given by Mid-Carolina Electric to students in local school districts who are exceptional examples of "The Spirit of Cooperation", a deeply-ingrained value and driving force within the Touchstone Energy brand. Special consideration is given to students who are greatly involved in their community, participate in extracurricular activities, and have a financial need. Since 1990, over 100 scholarships have been awarded to students who fit these criteria, exhibit a positive attitude, and possess a good reputation within their respective communities.
Applications for this year's scholarships are available here.
Deadline: March 19, 2021
Columbia (SC) Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship in each of the following categories
o HS Graduating Senior (male or female) planning to attend a college or university
o HS Graduating Senior (male or female) planning to attend a historically black college or university
o HS Graduating Senior (male or female) planning to major in the arts – visual arts, music, dance, creative writing, or drama.
- Applications may be found in the Counseling Office
- Deadline: Application and attachments must be postmarked and received NO LATER THAN March 20, 2021.
AABE SC CHAPTER - JOSIE K. CLAIBORNE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship Amount: $350 TO $3,500
High school senior who intends to enroll next semester in an accredited college or university. Pursuing a major in business, one of the physical sciences, technology, engineering, or mathematics field. Underrepresented minority (African Americans, Hispanic or Native Americans) 3.0 GPA, transcript. SAT/ACT test scores are not mandatory. Click here for application instructions.
Deadline Extended: March 21, 2021
KFC REACH Educational Grant Program
Amount of Scholarship - $3,000 (50 Awards) (Deadline: March 25, 2021)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a high school senior or a high school graduate or equivalent.
B) Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale and enrolled either full-time or part-time in the 2021 fall term at an accredited two or four-year college, university, or trade/vocational school.
Applications can be found by going to:
Deadline: March 25, 2021
ROTARY CLUB OF LEXINGTON SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $1,000/4YRS.
GHS student who plans to attend a 4-year college; financial need, academics, extracurricular activities, interview, cannot be the child of a Rotarian; applications can be found here.
Deadline: Must be returned to the Counseling Office No LATER THAN March 26, 2021
SC COACHES ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN'S SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP FOR FEMALE ACADEMIC ATHLETES MAJORING IN EDUCATION
Amount: $1,000
Female seniors planning to major in Education; SAT/1000 and/or ACT/22; extracurricular activities, essay, recommendations, transcript. Information about the scholarship and how to apply can be found here.
Deadline: Must be turned into Counseling Office NO LATER THAN March 26, 2021
SC COACHES ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN'S SPORTS AND TROPHIES BY "M" - MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR FEMALE ACADEMIC ATHLETES
Amount: $1,000
Female seniors planning to major in the medical field. SAT/1000 and/or ACT/22; extracurricular activities, essay, financial need, recommendations, transcript. Information about the scholarship and how to apply can be found here.
Deadline: Must be turned into Counseling Office NO LATER THAN March 26, 2021
Boule Foundation Scholarship
Amount of Scholarship: $4,000 (5 Awards)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be graduating from high school in the spring of 2021 and entering college as freshmen in the fall.
B) Be of African descent and possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15550/boule_foundation_scholarship_scholarship.php
Deadline: March 29, 2021
No Essay You Deserve It Scholarship
Scholarship Amount: $2,222 (1 Award)
Deadline: March 29, 2021
College Scholarship for High School Students
Amount: $10,000 (10 Awards)
Deadline: March 31, 2021
Amount: $10,000 (1 Award)
Deadline: March 31, 2021
$2,000 (12 Awards)
Deadline: March 31, 2021
LEXINGTON CHAMBER AND VISITORS CENTER - DORIS BURKETT SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $5,000
This award is based on the need, moral integrity, and potential of the individual to be a productive citizen; complete application, essay, recommendations, and transcript. This scholarship is for the “underdog” who needs a little help to reach success and who may be overlooked for scholarships from other organizations. This scholarship is for a student with a grade point average of 2.0 to 3.5.
The application can be mailed to the Lexington Chamber mailing address at PO Box 44 Lexington, SC 29071; the physical address is 311 West Main Street Lexington, SC 29072. After the Scholarship Committee reviews the applications, the scholarship winner will be notified.
Click here for the application or you can go to www.lexingtonsc.org for a copy of the application.
Deadline: March 31, 2021
Ann D. Pitts Memorial Scholarship (Lexington Women’s Club)
- This scholarship is for a Lexington District 1 HS senior
- Must have a 2.5 GPA or higher
- Must be entering a field of medicine and an institute of higher learning in the state of SC
- Applications may be picked up in the Counseling & Advisement Office
- Deadline: Must be postmarked NO LATER THAN March 31, 2021
Janice M Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund
- US Citizen or permanent resident of US
- GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- HS senior planning to attend full-time at any U.S. accredited four-year college or university within the fifty states or District of Columbia.
- You must have demonstrated leadership abilities through participating in community services or other extracurricular activities.
- Combined adjusted income of the parent(s) cannot exceed $50.000
- Apply online at https://jmscottmemorialfund.org/apply/
- Deadline: Must be received or postmarked ON or BEFORE March 31, 2021
Enterprise Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 - 1 Award
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a high school student planning on attending full-time or part-time in the fall term at an accredited two-or
four-year college, university, or trade/vocational school.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15376/1_000_enterprise_scholarship_scholarship.php
Deadline: March 31, 2021
Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship
Amount: $3,500 - 58 Awards
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be accepted into a post-secondary school for the fall semester of the upcoming academic year.
B) Be a childhood cancer survivor under the age of 25 and diagnosed before the age of 18 with cancer or a
high grade or anaplastic brain tumor.
Applications can be found by going to:
5) Harvard Business Services Entrepreneur Scholarship - $1,000 – 2 Awards (Deadline: March 31, 2021)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate business or entrepreneurship program at an accredited
U.S. college or university as of September 1, 2021.
B) Be 18 years or older by September 1, 2021.
Applications can be found by going to:
6) Nitro College Scholarships - $2,000 - 12 Awards (Deadline: March 31, 2021)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be currently enrolled as a high school senior or a student enrolled at an accredited college or university
located within the United States.
B) Have a GPA of at least 2.5.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/17688/nitro_scholarship_scholarship.php
7) Young American Creative Patriotic Scholarship - $10,000 - 8 Awards (Deadline: March 31, 2021)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be in grades 9-12 by the March 31 deadline and enrolled in a public, private, or parochial high school or
home study program in the United States.
Applications can be found by going to:
8) University of the Aftermarket Foundation Scholarship - $10,000 - 80 Awards (Deadline: Mar. 31, 2021)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a graduating high school senior planning to be a full-time student in one of the following disciplines:
Automotive, Heavy Duty, or Collision Repair School.
Applications can be found by going to:
Deadline: March 31, 2021
The College Plan - $250
The student must be accepted into an accredited college, university, or technical school. Drawing will be held by April 1st for the upcoming year. Scholarship applications can be found at the link stated below:
- Scan and email the application to Mark Maurer at mark.maurer@the-college-plan.com
- Fax them to Mr. Maurer at (803) 661-0011 ATTENTION: Scholarship Application
- Or mail them to Mr. Maurer at The College Plan Scholarship
100 Harmon St., Suite 201
Lexington, SC 29072
The College Plan Hosts Workshops, both in-person and virtual. For the most current schedule of TCP Workshops and to fill out a scholarship application, go to www.thecollegeplan.org/tcp-workshops.
Deadline: April 1, 2021
JOYE LAW FIRM SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $2,000 (6 scholarships awarded)
Recipients are based on the creative entry, school activities, positions of leadership, special honors and awards, community involvement, academic performance, and professional pursuits. Online application; transcript; recent photograph and creative entry covering this question, "How do South Carolina’s laws on distracted driving stack up against other states? Is SC more lenient or strict compared to other states? Do you feel as if it helps? For details about this scholarship and to apply go to https://www.joyelawfirm.com/joye-scholarship-program/
Deadline: April 1, 2021
Lexington District One Educational Office Professionals Scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship
- HS Senior who plans to attend an accredited two or four-year institution in the Fall of 2021
- Must be pursuing a degree in a Business program (Computer Science, Advertising, Marketing, Accounting, etc.)
- Must have a 3.0 GPA in HS
- Must be a US citizen and a resident of SC
- Demonstrates commitment to the business profession through grades and character.
- Stop by the Counseling & Advisement Office to pick up an application
- Deadline: Must be returned to the Counseling & Advisement Office NO LATER THAN April 2, 2021
Lexington Woman’s Club – Educational Scholarship
- Graduating senior (male or female) entering the field of education upon completion of high school.
- Criteria include: financial need, academic achievement, service to the community, leadership ability
- Stop by the Counseling Office to pick up your application
- Deadline: Must be postmarked NO LATER THAN April 2, 2021
MENTAL HEALTH MOVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $3,300
As a small solution, the Mental Health Movement Scholarship will support one student in any field of study who has battled with mental health or has a loved one who has in the past or currently is experiencing mental health concerns.
To apply, describe your personal/loved one’s journey with mental illness and how you want to use these experiences to positively impact the lives of others battling mental illness.
Essay Topic
250-350 words
Deadline: April 4, 2021
MIDLANDS TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS VARIOUS
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, 2021
Deventhal Law Scholarship - $1,000 ***LAW***
This scholarship is for any student entering the field of law. Must have a minimum 3.0. A transcript must be attached to the application. Although not required, applicants are encouraged to submit recommendation letters and/or resumes. Applicants will be required to demonstrate both their merit and their need for this scholarship.
Visit here to submit the application.
Deadline: April 15, 2021
AMERICAN LEGION LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: Up to $20,000
Children of U.S. military members who died while on active duty on or after September 11, 2001.
Children of post-9/11 veterans having been assigned a combined disability rating of 50 percent or greater by the Department of Veterans Affairs also qualify.
Go to https://www.legion.org/scholarships/legacy for more information and to apply.
Deadline: April 15, 2021
GRAYBAR CONSTRUCTION TRADES SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $1,000/50
This scholarship will be awarded to students enrolled in an accredited nonprofit two-year college or technical school program in the construction trades. Intend to complete an associate degree, pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, or certificate program leading to work in the construction trades (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, pipefitting, welding). Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 and demonstrates financial need. Applicants should answer all questions that apply to them, not just the required questions. To learn more about this scholarship go to poweringtrades.com or you may find information about the scholarship here.
Deadline: April 15, 2021
HONORING OUR HEROES' CHILDREN SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is to provide educational assistance to children, who have at least one parent currently serving or who previously served in the Armed Forces, or have at least one parent who volunteers or is employed as a First Responder such as Fire/EMS/911/Law Enforcement. The student must attend a two or four-year university after graduation. The link to this scholarship is https://www.scremembers911.org/. Applications can be found here.
Deadline: April 15, 2021
INTERTECH STEM SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $2,500
Graduating senior enrolling, or has been accepted at an accredited college or university in the field of computer science. Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher. For more information and to apply go here.
Deadline: April 15, 2021
TYWANZA SANDERS LEGACY FOUNDATION
Amount: $500 - $5,000
Tywanza Sanders was a victim of the Emanuel Church shooting. His parents started this foundation to honor his legacy and commitment to education. The applicant must be entering an accredited college/university this fall. GPA of 2.5, demonstrate financial need (submit a financial need worksheet), submit a short written essay, picture ID, and a transcript. If applying for the Beauty Culture scholarship as a current student, submit, provide a transcript and proof of enrollment from your beauty school.
For more information and to apply, go to www.tywanzasanderslegacyfoundation.com/scholarships. Here you will find a copy of the flyer that explains all the scholarship information and where to apply.
Deadline: April 16, 2021
Code Wizards HQ Educational Scholarship
Amount: $2,500 (1 Award)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a high school senior with at least a 3.5 GPA.
C) Be planning to study in a STEM program.
Applications can be found by going to:
Deadline: May 1, 2021
PHCC Educational Foundation Scholarships
Amount: $2,500 (56 Awards)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be currently enrolled in or plan to enroll in a PHCC-approved plumbing or HVACR apprentice program.
Applications can be found by going to:
Deadline: May 1, 2021
African-American Journalism Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 (1 Award)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be attending college or university no later than September of 2021.
B) Be an African-American student planning on studying towards a career in journalism.
Applications can be found by going to:
Deadline: May 11, 2021
B. Davis Scholarship
- $1000
- Write an essay of fewer than 1000 words on the topic of Three characteristics of a leader you value most. Discuss why you believe that these traits are so important and how you feel that they are developed in an individual. This is not an academic scholarship but they would like to know where you are going to school now and what your future academic plans are.
- Apply online at awards@studentaward.search.com
- Deadline: May 22, 2021
AGC EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP - CONSTRUCTION
Amount: $1,000 (2YRS)
Students enrolled in accredited technical schools or craft training programs in any discipline of commercial construction. To review the complete list of criteria click here. Students can click here to apply.
Deadline: June 1, 2021
ABBOTT AND FENNER SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $1,000
To apply for this scholarship you will need to write a 500 to 1,000-word essay on the topic below:
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.
The essay should be sent to this email: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com
For more information about this scholarship go to http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Deadline: June 12, 2021
American Muscle Automotive Scholarship
- Award $2000
- Scholarships are restricted to those students pursuing an automotive degree or related field of study.
- For more information and to apply, go to www.americanmuscle.com/scholarships.html
- Deadline: June 15, 2021
Big Sun Scholarship
- $500 Scholarship
- You must be an athlete to apply.
- You must be a high school senior who will be attending college in the Fall of 2021
- To apply, simply write a short essay (500-1000 words) answering one of three questions and then submit.
- For more information, please stop by the Counseling Office or look online at https://bigsunathletics.com
- You must submit your essay to athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com
- DEADLINE: June 19, 2021
Ponton Law Scholarship - $1,000
This scholarship is judged and awarded primarily on merit and need. Applicants must plan to attend college; must have a 3.0 GPA; transcript. Recommendation letters and resumes are not required but are encouraged to substantiate their application. For more information about the scholarship and to apply go to https://www.jamesponton.com/practices/car-accidents/#scholarship
Deadline: July 31, 2021
Christian Connector Inc
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 into the $2,500 scholarship drawing.
Deadline: NO Deadline
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- This scholarship database is completely devoted to those of Hispanic descent
- To apply go to www.hsf.net or www.collegescholarships.org/minority2.htm
- Deadlines: Vary
Spartanburg Methodist College Scholars Program
A full-tuition financial package Is offered to seniors who graduate with a 3.0 GPA. In addition, students can qualify for "Open House Scholarships" worth $500 when they visit campus on an Open House Day.
TEACH Grants – a new program for future teachers
- Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grants (TEACH) will be available at some colleges and universities beginning this academic year. Students considering a career in education should check with the financial aid office at the college or university they plan to attend to determine the program’s availability and if they qualify.
- For more information, please visit http://studentaid.ed.gov
For additional scholarship opportunities, visit these websites:
· www.salliemae.com/scholarships
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