Chief Points
February 14, 2020
Class of 2020
BY THE NUMBERS
How is the class of 2020 doing?
- There are 113 members of the senior class.
- 72% of the class has applied to college
- 67% of the class has applied to a four year college
- 324 college applications have been submitted
- 50% of the class has reported that they are accepted to a 2 year or 4 year college.
- 40% of the class has reported that they are accepted to a four year college
- 3 seniors have reported that they are planning on entering the military
- Approximately 20% of the class has indicated that they plan on entering the workforce. Many of these students have already gone through career education and have professional certifications through their time at the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County.
- Approximately 10% more of the class has indicated that they intend to apply to a 2 or 4 year college or plan on applying to a post graduate career education program.
ACCEPTED!
Congratulations!!
- Amanda Bales
- Annaliese Black
- Tanner Begin
- Nicholas Bertholf
- Isabella Brown
- Camryn Cerminaro
- Izabella Chmil
- Noah Chup
- Rhianna Cicio
- Mckenzie Connor
- Matthew Davis
- Matthew Diehl
- Ashley Dooley
- Aneisa Dragwa
- Kayla Drutherosky
- Ashleigh Earyes
- Riley Fawcett
- Alison Fortuner
- Holly Gibbs
- Giana Good
- James Helson
- Haley Hunsinger
- Molly Hunt
- Ian Imbalzano
- Joseph Jordan
- Tristen Kalt
- Logan Karosus
- Emily Keen
- Bryan Lantzy
- Patrick Lepre
- Reilly Lick
- Evan Longo
- Nathan Lowry
- Christopher Mellon
- Kierstin Miller
- Alyvia Mroczka
- Christopher Noldy
- Jonathan Nowak
- Michael Nowak
- Kayle O'Donnell
- Alexis Pliska
- Mary Ponce
- Isabella Proscia
- Aidan Pullman
- Gabrielle Raymer
- Veronica Reid
- Anna Retzbach
- Kaelyn Scalzo
- Danielle Setta
- Abigail Stalter
- Robert Thomas
- Kathryn Totsky
- Caleb Tratthen
- Sarah Uher
- Emily Yurgosky
- Greyson Yurkanin
Now What??
***IMPORTANT***Selective Service
To help men register, they only need to go to SSS.gov. They can preregister at 17 years and 3 months of age and their registration will be held until their reach age 17. 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 ineligible for many state and local government jobs; and immigrants - documented and undocumented- will have a 5-year delay in processing their citizenship application. 45 seconds online registering at at SSS.gov can save a man 45 years of headaches and heartaches. For students completing the FAFSA form, there is an opportunity to register for Selective Service while completing the form.
FAFSA is OPEN
- The FAFSA opened on October 1, 2019!
- I would recommend you try to complete this before Thanksgiving.
- You don't need to have finished your application to college or wait for acceptances to complete the FAFSA.
- Meet all deadlines prescribed by the colleges you are interested in.
- Get your FAFSA ID - this is your electronic signature to sign the FAFSA.
Help Is Here
MEET WITH ME
Career Exploration Opportunity
***NEW*** Job Corps
Click the "learn more" link below or contact Jonathan Horensky at 717-526-8978 or by email at horensky.jonathan@jobcorps.org
Internship Opportunities
***NEW*** Shreiner Tree Care
College isn’t for everyone? At Shreiner Tree Care, we are looking for that non-traditional student that enjoy working outdoors. While working, learning, and developing skills in a new profession, he or she will be creating a fulfilling and secure financial future.
We offer summer intern programs for interested students 18 years of age by June 2020. Shreiner Tree Care can also offer full time positions for graduating students. I’m hopeful you can help me find that student who is looking for an alternative to college. A career in the tree and landscape industry can be extremely rewarding for students who work better with their hands than they do from a textbook.
Interested students can contact:
Lori Madden
Executive Assistant
610-265-6004
334 South Henderson Road
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Apprenticeship Opportunities
Scranton Electricians Apprenticeship Program
You can learn more about the electricians apprenticeship program on their website at: http://www.ibew81.org/
They also have an active presence on Facebook
Scholarships
***NEW*** PB&J Scholarship Fund
Deadline: May 31, 2020
Amount: $500-1,000
This is the first time this scholarship is open to students from Lakeland. Contact Traven Watase for questions at 808-450-9988 or email travwatase@gmail.com
***NEW*** Brian Piccolo Award and Scholarship
The Keystone Chapter of UNICO National will be honoring one high school student-athlete from a Lackawanna County High School each year with this award. The criteria for the award winner are as follows:
- Senior Student Athlete Male or Female going on to college
- At least 1/4 Italian ethnicity
- Community Service Hours
- Minimum 3.0 GPA with transcript
Deadline: April 6, 2020
***NEW*** Healthcare Technology Management
students are invited to participate in a national high school essay contest (grades 7–12) that can earn them valuable recognition and great prizes!
In 600 words or less, they should explain how health technology has made their life or the life of someone they know better. Please have them describe how or why healthcare technology affected them or someone they know.
Students should submit their essays by March 1 to HTMEssays@aami.org. They should include their name, school, town/state, and email address.
The top three winners will receive a total of $1,000 and be recognized nationally.
Winners will be announced in May during HTM week. Prizes will be awarded as follows: first place: $500 gift card; second place: $300 gift card; and third place: $200 gift card. Additionally, the top three students will receive press recognition for their accomplishment.
The goal of this contest is to spread awareness about healthcare technology management (HTM). HTM professionals are hospital-based engineers and technicians who work directly with medical devices on the front lines of healthcare every day. They fix equipment right on scene when it is not working right, check equipment periodically to ensure it is safe, and work with doctors and nurses to help select new technology.
This is a great field for someone who loves technology, IT, or has a strong interest in healthcare. As someone who worked as a HTM professional, I can tell you that it’s a very rewarding career. Students can get a job right out of school with good pay and a lot of room for growth. There is a high demand for HTM professionals.
To learn more about an exciting career in HTM, visit www.IamHTM.org, view this video, or check out this interactive HTM presentation.
***NEW*** Kevin Karl Music Foundation Scholarship
Scholarship available for qualified graduating seniors who plan to pursue music education, music theory and/or Sound Production/Music Recording Technology.
- Students from Luzerne County or Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania attending any high school: public, private or parochial. Homeschooled students with a certified high school diploma are also encouraged to apply.
- Students who are passionate about pursuing music education, study music theory, and/or Sound Production/Music Recording Technology at either Luzerne County Community College (“LCCC”) or any Penn State University (“PSU”) campus.
- A student working to the best of his or her ability.
- Qualified students with a proven financial need as shown on the FAFSA Form will be given preference.
***NEW*** Fraternal Order of Police Northeast Lodge # 63 Memorial Scholarship
The Fraternal Order of Police, Northeast Lodge # 63 is proud to continue the tradition of awarding two $500.00 annual Scholarships to two eligible high school seniors who wish to pursue a career in the criminal justice field. This 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.
F.O.P. Lodge #63 encompasses five counties in the Northeast corner of Pennsylvania. They are Lackawanna, Susquehanna, Wyoming, Pike and Wayne Counties. Any high school senior within the F.O.P. Lodge # 63 coverage area is eligible, with the exception of the City of Scranton and Borough of Dunmore as they have their own Fraternal Order of Police Lodge. Students must be in good standing within their respective community. Students must have had no disciplinary problems in or out of school. They must have maintained a 2.0 GPA or “B” average through their final two years of high school. Eligible High School seniors are encouraged to apply through their high school guidance counselors.
The application process will consist of a standard application form with a required minimum 500 word essay outlining the reasons why they wish to pursue a law enforcement career and what their career goals will be and how they hope to impact society. They should also attach a transcript of their grades as well as their acceptance letter to either a college or university or their acceptance letter to the act 120 school.
Applications will be screened and read by the F.O.P. Lodge # 63 Scholarship screening committee who will then determine the awarding of the scholarship.
The deadline for applications will be May 1st. Scholarships will be chosen in May and announced at the June meeting. Students will be awarded their scholarships at our FOP Meeting on the first Thursday in August. Please submit applications to: FOP Lodge 63 Scholarship, 42 Meadowlark Lane, Honesdale Pa. 18431
***NEW*** Pennsylvania Land Surveyors Foundation Scholarships
The Pennsylvania Land Surveyors’ Foundation, Inc. is offering academic scholarships to students who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree or associate degree in land surveying. Please forward this email to any surveying student you feel could take advantage of this opportunity to help fund their education. Applications will be due April 1, 2020. Find more information HERE.
The Foundation, an affiliate of Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors, was established in 1990 to create awareness of the opportunities available in the land surveying profession, provide financial assistance to individuals pursuing an education in land surveying, make grants and contributions to educational institutions to enhance their curriculum related to land surveying, and provide financial assistance for research in land surveying.
Each year, the Foundation presents approximately $10,000 in scholarships to individual land surveying students who are outstanding scholars, students, and citizens. The recent scholarships were presented at our annual conference to seven deserving students from three different colleges. Many of their families were able to attend and share in the celebration.
***NEW*** Road to Safety Scholarship Contest
Amount: First place: $1,000, Second place: $750, Third place: $500
Metzger Wickersham's Road to Safety Scholarship contest is open to graduating, college-bound high school seniors who currently reside in Pennsylvania.
Roy W. Piper Scholarship - Career Technology Scholarship
Roy W. Piper Scholarship - Military Scholarship
Roy W. Piper Scholarship - College Scholarship
Feel Good Charities Scholarship
Deadline: April 30, 2020
Through this scholarship opportunity, Feel Good Charities will honor one graduating senior student in each of the fifteen different local school districts, who exemplifies the concept of "Paying It Forward" by being kind to others and making others in the community "feel good" about life. This scholarship is intended for a student of good moral character who exhibits a desire for helping others and has a positive impact on his/her community. The student must also attend a two-year or four-year college, vocational/technical school or enlist in military service next year.
The Century Club of Scranton Nursing Scholarship
Corabelle Chappell Memorial Scholarship
Applicants must be residents of the Lackawanna County, demonstrate financial need and attend Keystone College.
The Northern Tier Hardwood Association Scholarship
The Northern Tier Hardwood Association (NTHA) has the pleasure of offering scholarships to high school seniors in the nine-county area of Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Wayne and Wyoming counties. To qualify for this $1500 scholarship, students must be accepted to a Forestry, Arboriculture, or related field of study at a technical school, college or university.
2020 Student-View Scholarship Program
- One $5,000 scholarship
- Two $1,000 scholarship
- Ten $500 scholarship
Paul T. Bordi Memorial Scholarship
Amount : $1,000
The CMC FCPI EMP, FCU is once again proud to sponsor the Paul T. Bordi Scholarship. This award is made possible through the generosity of others in memory of a great man.
First Annual Georges Lieber Essay Contest on Resistance
Second Prize: $500
Third Prize: $300
James F. Swift Scholarship
To be eligible for the James F. Swift Scholarship Program students must be:
1. A high school senior graduating from one of the high schools in Lackawanna County.
2. Planning to enroll for the first time in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two or four year college or university, preferably one of the following Lackawanna County schools:
- Clarks Summit University
- Johnson College
- Keystone College
- Penn State Scranton
- Lackawanna College
- Marywood University
- University of Scranton
Northeast Pennsylvania Audubon Society
The Northeast Pennsylvania Audubon Society offers a $4000 scholarship to a graduating senior who will be enrolling in a degree program with a conservation focus such as Foresty, Natural Resources, Environmental Planning, Environmental Engineering, Fish, Game or Wildlife Management, Ecology and/or Environmental Science at an accredited two or four-year college or university.
2020 Mike Munchak Community Service Scholarship
Amount: $6,300
Deadline: March 31, 2020
To be eligible, candidates must be actively involved in community service activities in programs funded by this United Way, be full-time resident and/or students of school districts within Lackawanna or Wayne Counties and accepted by an accredited university, college or trade school, in a two or four year degree program track, for the 2020/2021 school year.
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Eligibility
To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must:
- Be a graduating, minority high school senior
- Plan to attend an accredited and approved four-year institution within the United States
- Show leadership potential
- Demonstrate a dedication to community service
- Present evidence of financial need
- Be a United States Citizen
- Have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21
- Not possess a degree from a 2 or 4-year college when applying for the scholarship
Application Timeline
- November 1, 2019 - Application goes live
- February 1, 2020, 5pm (ET) – Completed application is due
- April 30, 2020 - Notification of application status
- June 30, 2020 - Final selections announced
Armed to Give Class of '79 Scholarship
Classof'79
16 Scholarships given to participating high schools across the country. We will expand number of scholarships as needed.
Each year rising graduating seniors can apply for scholarships ranging from $500-$2500. Scholarships can be used continuing education, business, talents – applicants prove they have passion for what they would like to pursue!
Applications for students will begin on November 1st of each year.
United Steelworkers Hugh Carcella Scholarship Program
Eligibility: An applicant must be the son or daughter or legal ward of a member of the United Steelworkers, District 10 in good standing with the local union participating in the scholarship program; or the son or daughter or legal ward of a disabled or old age retiree or deceased member of an affiliated local union who was in good standing with the United Steelworkers at the time of their retirement or death. ***To be eligible for the award, applicants must be in the graduating class of the year the scholarships are awarded. Applicants who have graduated high school or completed one semester or more at any college or university are ineligible.***
How to Apply: Applications may be obtained, upon request from participating local unions. Applicants will fill out the application form giving all required information. No application will be accepted unless properly signed by the President and Recording Secretary of the respective union. When completed, the forms should be mailed to the Scholarship Fund Committee, United Steelworkers, 10 Canal Street; Suite 310; Briston, PA 19007.
Closing Date: Application s must be postmarked no later than midnight, March 15, 2020.
Pennsylvania American Legion Scholarships
1. Essay Contest - Open to any student in grades 9-12 who is enrolled in a Pennsylvania School. Essay is between 500-1,000 words on a topic chosen by the committee. 1st - $3500, 2n -d $3,000 and 3rd - $2500.
2. Oratorical Contest - Open to any student in grades 9-12 who is enrolled in a Pennsylvania school. Consists of two parts, one a memorized oration and an extemporary oration on an assigned topic. 1st -$7500, 2nd - $5000 and 3rd - $4000.
3. Sebastianelli Drum Corps Scholarship - Open to any senior who is a child/grandchild of a Pennsylvania Legionnaire living or deceased. The student must be a member of a high school band and is going on to higher education with a major in music. Winner receives $500.
4. Joseph P. Gavenonis Scholarship - Open to any Pennsylvania high school senior who is a child/grandchild of a Pennsylvania Legionnaire. The student needs to be seeking a four year degree in a Pennsylvania college or university.
5. Robert W. Valimont Endowment - Open to any Pennsylvania high school senior who is a child/grandchild of a Pennsylvania Legionnaire. The student needs to be seeking a two year career, oriented education or training in a less -than-four-year program in a Pennsylvania school.
6. Robert Trace Essay Contest - Open to students 15- 18 years of age who is a child or grandchild of a Pennsylvania Legionnaire living or deceased or child of a Pennsylvania soldier killed as a result of war on terrorism. Complete a 300-500 word essay on the topic "Patriotism and Citizenship - What American means to me". Winner receives $500.
Marywood University EOC Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 (per year)
Applicants to Marywood University are welcome to apply for their Educators on Campus alumni scholarship.
To qualify, prospective students must possess a minimum SAT score of 1060 total on the Evidence-Based Reading and Math sections combined (or a minimum ACT score of 21), a cumulative GPA of 3.25 on a 4.00 scale and must be referred by an approved Educator on Campus school.
Imagine America Scholarships
The Imagine America High School Scholarship is an award-winning scholarship program offered by the Imagine America Foundation. The scholarship is for high school seniors or recent graduates planning to attend a career school participating in the Imagine America High School Scholarship Program. (Participating career schools are listed at www.imagine-america.org/our-schools/.)
GE - Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
Applications for the 2020 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program are accepted until Jan. 3, 2020. Additional information, eligibility requirements, and a link to the application are available online. You may also follow us on Facebook and learn more about the Foundation’s other programs for students and educators.
We look forward to honoring these deserving student leaders next spring.
2020 Blair E. Caboot Memorial Scholarship
Eligible applicants must attend school in one of the following counties: Bradford, Lackawanna,Luzerne, monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, Sullivan, Wayne, Wyoming.
To apply, students should fill out the online form at www.npctm.org. A transcript and recommendation letter from one of the student's mathematics teachers is required.
The application window is open from October 14, 2019 through March 2, 2020. The scholarship recipient will be notified by early April 2020 and scholarship will be presented at the April 20202 NPCTM Spring Meeting. Any questions regarding the scholarship should be directed to Vincent Pricci, Student Awards Chairman at vpricci@gmail.com.
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Second Place: $3,000
Five finalists: $1,000 each
Eight semifinalists: $100 each
Eligibility:
US High school students in grade 9-12.
Deadline: January 17, 2020
National C0-OP Scholarship Program
For complete instructions and to apply, please visit
WACAINC.ORG
College Board Opportunity Scholarship
A Clearer Path to College for All Students
Applying to college is a complicated process, so we've created a program that guides you through it. It doesn't require an essay, application, or minimum GPA. Instead, it rewards your effort and initiative. Complete key steps along your path to college for a chance to earn scholarships.
The College Board Opportunity Scholarships program guides juniors and seniors through the college planning process while they earn scholarships for each action they complete.
The Practice and Strengthen Scholarships close at the end of October. It's not too late to get started and complete these scholarship steps! Make sure your class of 2020 is:
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Using Official SAT® Practice on Khan Academy®
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Registering for the SAT
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Exploring colleges on BigFuture™ to strengthen their college list (.pdf/768 KB)
Students who complete the FAFSA are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship through the College Board Opportunity Scholarships.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship
Cooke College Scholarship Program
Scholarships can open doors for students who aspire to go to college but don't have the funds. The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation provides one of the largest scholarships in the country for high-achieving students with financial need.
The Cooke College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities. In addition to the monetary award, Cooke scholars receive comprehensive educational advising, significant cohort-based programming, and graduate school funding, as well as access to a thriving network of more than 2,600 fellow Cooke scholars and alumni.
The Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program application (exclusively through the Common App) closes November 13, 2019.
2020 Prudential Spirit of the Community Award
Are you a middle level or high school student who's making a difference through volunteering?
In each state and Washington, D.C. the top middle level and high school youth volunteer will be named State Honorees and will receive a $1,000 scholarship, silver medallion, and an all-expense,paid trip with a parent or guardian to Washington, D.C. in May. There is a further opportunity to receive a $5,000 scholarship if chosen.
109th Infantry Scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2019
The 109th Infantry Regiment Association is offering scholarships to children and grandchildren of the following: Our Gold Star Familiies, members and veterans of the 109th Infantry Regiment.
Lakeland School Counseling
Mr. Watters - Classes of 2021, 2023 & 2025
Email: lhsguidance@lakelandsd.org
Website: http://counselingatlakeland.weebly.com/
Location: 1355 Lakeland Drive, Jermyn, PA, USA
Phone: 570-254-9485
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lhscounselors/
Twitter: @chiefsguidance