Chief Points
December 20, 2019
Class of 2020
BY THE NUMBERS
How is the class of 2020 doing?
- There are 114 members of the senior class.
- 68% of the class has applied to college
- 65% of the class has applied to a four year college
- 291 college applications have been submitted
- 31% 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
- Tanner Begin
- Nicholas Bertholf
- Isabella Brown
- Camryn Cerminaro
- Izabella Chmil
- Rhianna Cicio
- Mckenzie Connor
- Matthew Davis
- Matthew Diehl
- Ashley Dooley
- Aneisa Dragwa
- Kayla Drutherosky
- Ashleigh Earyes
- Alison Fortuner
- Holly Gibbs
- Giana Good
- James Helson
- Haley Hunsinger
- Molly Hunt
- Joseph Jordan
- Tristen Kalt
- Logan Karosus
- Emily Keen
- Bryan Lantzy
- Reilly Lick
- Jonathan Nowak
- Michael Nowak
- Alexis Pliska
- Isabella Proscia
- Kaelyn Scalzo
- Abigail Stalter
- Kathryn Totsky
- Caleb Tratthen
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.
Lackawanna College
LHS COURSES:
College Algebra
Honors Statistics
AP Statistics
Accounting I
Honors Chemistry
AP Chemistry
Spanish IV
AP Computer Science
AP Literature and Composition
Honors English III
AP Language and Composition
Human Body Systems
Lackawanna Business Partnerships
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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
Greiner Gold Apprenticeship Program - Open House
****UPDATE****
Previously advertised open house for 11/7 has been moved to 12/12...
This is an excellent 3-year program where students earn an Associate’s Degree in Mechatronics from LCCC while working as an apprentice at our facility. We partner with LCCC to tailor the students’ work at Greiner to what they are learning in school each semester.
Students will work and attend classes totaling 40 hours per week while earning an hourly rate. Greiner pays at least 85% of their tuition. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to get hands on experience and a quality education at practically no cost.Greiner Packaging International is one of Europe’s leading plastic packaging manufacturers in the food and non-food sector. We have opened our first site in the U.S. and are constantly looking for outstanding individuals to support our subsidiary located in Pittston, PA. Come and join our Greiner GOLD Program, which combines an Associate’s degree and on-the-job training for a total of three years. We will deliver our program in conjunction with Luzerne County Community College for the classes needed for an Advanced Mechatronics degree. You will gain experience in all aspects of the operations function and get a full understanding of the production process and its technical needs. What are you waiting for?
Scholarships
***NEW*** 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
Email: lhsguidance@lakelandsd.org
Website: http://counselingatlakeland.weebly.com/
Location: 1355 Lakeland Drive, Jermyn, PA, USA
Phone: 570-254-9485
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