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April 2018

NORTHWESTERN HIGH SCHOOL

SENIOR TROJAN NEWSLETTER

*2503 West Main Street * Rock Hill, SC 29732 * 803-981-1200*

Disclaimer: There are several scholarships available that are not published in this newsletter. It is recommended

that you also do a scholarship search on your own. There may also be college/university activities that are not

included in this newsletter. Please continue to visit college/university websites for upcoming events. If you have

any questions about this newsletter, please contact Bridget Elmore at belmore@rhmail.org

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ATTENTION: PALMETTO FELLOWS If you met the early awards deadline (December 15, 2017) to qualify for the Palmetto Fellows

Scholarship, you should have received an email from the Commission on Higher Education requiring

you to complete a designation form to accept the scholarship. If it is not in your regular email box, you

may want to check your junk email. Please see Ms. Elmore if you have questions.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Please see Ms. Elmore in the School Counseling Office if you are interested in any of the

scholarships listed. If you need a paper application, please complete one of the

“Scholarship Request Forms” outside of Ms. Elmore’s office. Scholarships with a red

asterisk (*) do not have paper applications available.

Sheriff’s Foundation of York County, Inc. Deadline: April 2, 2018

Amount: $2,000 (four scholarships will be awarded)

This scholarship is sponsored by the Sheriff’s Foundation of York County, Inc. It is limited to

students in the York County (SC) area who intend to pursue a law enforcement-related area of

study such as criminal justice, detention/corrections, forensic science, criminology, social work,

etc. Must have a “B” average and acceptance to an accredited college/university. See Ms.

Elmore for an application.

GFWC-York County Women’s Club Deadline: April 11, 2018

Amount: $1,500

The GFWC of York County is offering two $1,500 to two York County high school seniors

whose parents are currently on active duty, reservists or veterans. See Ms. Elmore for an

application. All application materials must be submitted to Ms. Elmore by the deadline.

Minority Scholarship Deadline: April 13, 2018

Amount: $2,000 (renewable for four years)

**A $500 one-time book scholarship may be also be provided to deserving students.**

This scholarship is sponsored by the Minority Scholarship foundation to assist African-American

students from the Rock Hill-Fort Mill with post-secondary education. Criteria: African-

American, minimum 2.5 GPA and financial need (free or reduced lunch). See Ms. Elmore for

an application. All application materials must be submitted to Ms. Elmore by the deadline.

Suzannah Blackwell Memorial Scholarship* Deadline: April 13, 2018

Amount: $500

This scholarship is sponsored by Carolina TESOL in memory of Mrs. Suzannah Blackwell. They

will award two scholarships to South Carolina high school students who are current or former

English learners who plan to graduate this spring. For additional information and to apply, visit

https://carolinatesol.wildapricot.org/page-1013500

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Girls on the Run Tri-County SC Alumni Scholarship Deadline: April 13, 2018

Amount: $1,500

This scholarship is sponsored by Girls on the Run Tri County SC. Criteria: Any girl who

participated in a Girls on the Run (grades 3-5) or Girls on Track (now Heart & Sole) program

(grades 6-8) in York, Chester or Lancaster Counties and will enter college in the fall of 2018.

Tywanza Sanders Legacy Foundation Scholarship* Deadline: April 15, 2018

Amount: $500 - $5,000

The Tywanza Sanders® Legacy Scholarship was established in 2017 to honor the legacy and

commitment to education of Tywanza Sanders®. Mr. Sanders was a victim of the Emanuel

Church shooting in Charleston, South Carolina. The mission of the scholarship is to provide

financial assistance to individuals enrolling in undergraduate study at a four-year college or

university in the United States in the Fall of 2018. Criteria: SC high schools senior, minimum 2.5

GPA, pland to attend a 4 year accredited college/university and demonstrate financial need. Visit

www.tywanzasanderslegacnyfoundation.com/scholarships for an application and additional

information.

Achievement Scholarship* Deadline: April 15, 2018

Amount: $1,000

York Technical College will be awarding this scholarship to a student from each of the area high

schools and applied technology centers who plan to attend York Technical College. Recipients

will be based on academic achievement, character and financial need. Must have a minimum 3.0

GPA and rank in the top 30% of the class. Applications can be obtaintd

Tri-County Golfers, Inc. Scholarship Deadline: April 15, 2018

Amount: $500

This book scholarship is sponsored by the Tri-County Golf Club. Criteria: Current high school

senior attending school in Chester County, Lancaster County or York County, must complete

high school in spring of 2018, minimum 3.0 GPA (on 4.0 scale), and must have applied and been

accepted into a two or four year college/university. Applicants must also show demonstration of

leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other related

activities. See Ms. Elmore for an application.

Richard Boulware Memorial Scholarship Deadline: April 23, 2018

Amount: Not specified

This scholarship is sponsored by the Rock Hill Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity,

Inc. Criteria: African –American male who is a senior in a high school in York, Chester or

Lancaster County, must be accepted to a two or four year institution, minimum 3.0 GPA and

display financial need. See Ms. Elmore for additional information.

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Alpha Alpha Gamma Psi Christian Sorority, Inc. Deadline: April 27, 2018

Amount: Not specified

The scholarship is sponsored by the Alpha Alpha Gamma Psi Christian Sorority, Inc. It is based

on financial need, academic performance, leadership potential and participation in community

service. Criteria: Female, permanent York County resident, minimum 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale), must

have accepted as a full-time student at a college, university or trade school for the upcoming

academic semester and demonstrate a need for financial assistance. See Ms. Elmore for an

application.

Technical Advantage Manufacturing Scholarship* Deadline: May 1, 2018

Amount: $1,000

This scholarship is sponsored by York Electric Cooperative. It is for graduating seniors who

plan to pursue a certificate or degree from York Technical College. Visit

https://www.yorkelectric.net/my-community/scholarships/ to apply.

Lannie Love Educational Scholarship* Deadline: May 1, 2018

Amount: $1,000

This scholarship is sponsored by the Master Gardeners in memory of Mrs. Lannie Love. Its

purpose is to support local students who enroll in a post-secondary program in horticulture or a

related field (agriculture, landscape design, turf management, forestry, botany, greenhouse

management, land management or environmental science with a plant-based focus). Visit

http://www.yorkmg.org/programs/scholarship for additional information and to apply.

YEC Touchstone Energy Scholarship* Deadline: May 1, 2018

Amount: $1,000

This scholarship is offered by York Electric Cooperative. You must be served by York Electric

Cooperative and have average or above average grades to apply. Visit

https://www.yorkelectric.net/2016-touchstone-energy-scholarship/ for additional information

and to apply.

Keep York County Beautiful Scholarship* Deadline: May 2, 2018

Amount: $500

This scholarship is sponsored by the Keep York County Beautiful organization. It is open to

students who reside in York County. Must have 3.0 GPA (4.0 Scale) and a minimum 900 SAT

score. Visit https://www.yorkcountygov.com/DocumentCenter/View/2856 for an application.

Reverend Robert G. Toatley Memorial Scholarship Deadline: May 4, 2018

Amount: May 4, 2018

This scholarship is sponsored by the Zeta Theta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity,

Inc. No specific requirements were provided for this scholarship. Please see Ms. Elmore for an

application.

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SunTrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes* Deadline: May 14, 2018

Amount: $500

This scholarship is sponsored by SunTrust Bank. Two scholarship winners will be randomly

chosen every two weeks from October 30, 2017 until May 14, 2018. This is open to high school

seniors and undergraduates. No GPA or financial aid requirements. Enter now at

www.suntrust.com/offtocollege

Torch of Wisdom Scholarship Deadline: May 15, 2018

Amount: $500

This scholarship is sponsored by the Xi Beta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority, Inc.

Criteria: Graduating senior who has been accepted into an undergraduate program, 3.0 GPA,

financial need and African-American. See Ms. Elmore for an application.

Aspiring Nurse Scholarship* Deadline: August 31, 2018

Amount: $1,000

This scholarship is open to all high school seniors who plan to pursue college education in

nursing, including LPN/LVN, ADN and BSN programs. Criteria: Track record of academic

excellence (particularly in science and mathematics) and passion for the healthcare field. Visit

https://www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com/node/17039 to apply.

RaiseMe Micro Scholarships* Deadline: Not specified

Amount: Varies

Through RaiseMe, you can earn “micro-scholarships” (performance-based scholarships) from

over 250 colleges for each of their academic and extracurricular achievements beginning in the

9th grade. Visit https://www.raise.me/micro-scholarships for additional information.

York Tech Presidential Scholars Program* Deadline: Not Specified

The Presidential Scholars Program at York Technical College provides a select group of high-

achieving students with a unique educational experience designed to prepare them for success at

their choice. Other benefits include: Tuition waiver for LIFE scholar recipients, textbooks

provided for Presidential Scholars courses, designated faculty mentors, exclusive leadership

opportunities and enrichment activities and an accelerated path to a university. Criteria: 3.0 GPA

in high school and place into English 101 or higher and Math 110 or higher. Email

presidentialscholars@yorktech.edu for additional information.

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Call Me MISTER program * Deadline: Not specified

Amount: $5,000

This scholarship is designed for African-American males who are interested in pursuing a career

in education. MISTER is an acronym for Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role

Models. Applicants must apply and be accepted to one of the participating institutions

(Anderson, Benedict, Claflin, Clemson, College of Charleston, Coastal Carolina, Greenville

Tech, Midlands Tech, Morris College, South Carolina State University, Tri-County Tech,

Trident Tech , Winthrop University or USC-Beaufort). Once you complete the college

admissions application, you must complete the Call Me Mister online referral application. This

can be accessed at www.callmemister.clemson.edu.

REMEMBER: Keep a list of your scholarship offers even if you do not plan to accept them. We

will ask you to provide a list at the final senior meeting. The Class of 2017 received over $13

million in scholarship offers! Come on…the Class of 2018 can do it, too!

COKER COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Coker College is sponsoring a STEM Scholars in Biology program for students. This program is

intended to improve access and success for students with financial need (as defined by Pell Grant

eligibility) who intend to pursue studies in biology. Qualified students are eligible for scholarships up

to $10,000-above and beyond any other financial aid and scholarships for which they qualify. They

will also be provided with laptops, travel fully-funded to meetings of a national cohort, and have the

opportunity to study and research with a dynamic, highly-qualified faculty. To learn more visit

www.coker.edu/stem-scholars-biology-program

OPPORTUNITY FOR FULL SCHOLARSHIP Do you have a 3.0+ GPA? You can attend

Spartanburg Methodist College at no tuition cost!

Students with a 3.0 or greater GPA will receive a Full Tuition Scholarship to attend

Spartanburg Methodist College! The Full Tuition Scholarship completely covers the

total cost of your tuition ($15,750). The Full Tuition Scholarship uses your LIFE

Scholarship dollars, plus grants and funds SMC awards you, to cover tuition only. The

remaining costs (Room/Board/Fees if you choose to live on campus or Fees if you

choose to live off-campus) must be paid by you or your family. You automatically

receive the scholarship when you apply to SMC, and it's not too

late to apply for Fall 2018. For more details, visit https://www.smcsc.edu/admissions/financial-aid/full-tuition-scholarship/

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UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES April 2-6, 2018 ****SPRING BREAK****

April 14, 2018 ACT

April 14, 2018 Prom

April 17-18, 2018 Senior Day Registration

April 27, 2018 Final Senior Meeting (details below)

April 27, 2018 SENIOR DECISION DAY (details on page 14)

FINAL SENIOR MEETING The final senior meeting will be held Friday, April 27th during PEAK time in the Auditorium.

This meeting is mandatory for all seniors who plan to graduate in June. Important information

about graduation and final senior responsibilities will be discussed.

SENIOR SUPPLIES If you have not ordered your cap and gown, please do so IMMEDIATELY at

hsgradsupplies.com. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Scott in the A-Building.

Follow us on Twitter: @Guidance_NHS

Facebook Page: Northwestern School Counseling Office

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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT The NHS Coaches were asked to provide a name of a Senior Athlete to highlight this month.

Thank you to our coaches for providing guidance to our students athletically and academically.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Miesha Dixon

“I would like to recognize Miesha Dixon. Even though she did not make the team her junior year, she came

out her senior year and made the team. She has progressed through the season and she is now in the starting

lineup. She plays a small forward/guard position and can run the floor and block shots. Miesha plans to

attend college but is undecided where she would like to go. Miesha brightens up practice and our locker

time talk with her sense of humor. I also wanted to share that Miesha has made progress in the classroom as

well.” – Coach Lisa Rivers

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BASEBALL JORDAN STARKES

Recognized by Coach Mitch Walters

MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY

JALEN SHROPSHIRE

Recognized by Coach Calvin Hudgins

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MeMEN’S TRACK AND CHEERLEADING

Tay’Anthony Pittman

“Tay Pittman never cheered before and thought that this was something that he wanted to try his senior

year. Tay didn’t have any cheer experience but he didn’t let that stop him. The day of tryouts he came

in with a smile on his face willing to learn everything he could so that he could make the team. Tay

taught himself how to tumble, jump and more within a few short hours. Throughout the season Tay

showed everyone that he was a team player!” -Coach Quantavia McCrorey

Tay’Anthony is also being recognized by Coach Calvin Hudgins for Men’s Track.

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WRESTLING GAVIN MAHONY

“Gavin Daniel Mahony exemplifies the meaning of student-athlete.

On the mat, Gavin is a two year starter and his two-year record is 52-22. This year Gavin is

one the Captains of the team, 2nd team all-region, place 4th at the Bearcat Invitational, 3rd at

Kings of Kings Invitational, and finished the season ranked 9th in the State in the 182 weight

class. Off the mat, Gavin has an impressive GPA, and is a member of Model UN-Senior

Council, National Honor Society, Beta Club, Political Action Club, International Club,

and Junior Civitans. He also qualified for Palmetto Fellowship Scholarship.”

–Coach Dwight Sterling

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FOOTBALL

CHRISTIAN STEELE

Christian has signed to play football at Guilford College.

Recognized by Coach James Martin

SOFTBALL BRE’ZHAY CHAMBERS

“Bre’Zhay has played softball since she was four years old. She pitches and plays first base for

Northwestern and Cape Fear Force Elite (travel softball). She has signed to play softball at Claflin

University and plays to major in Biology.” -Coach Christi Beard

WOMEN’S TRACK VICTORIA WILFORM

Recognized by Coach Calvin Hudgins

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It’s time to celebrate!

*Senior Decision Day 2018*

The School Counseling Department would like to celebrate with you as you declare your plans

for after high school.

Join us in the courtyard during lunch

Friday, April 27th

Get ready for cake, door prizes,

pictures and MORE!

Wear your college/military t-shirt or a shirt

that represents your future career.

You must wear your NHS

SENIOR ID to participate.

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KAIROS KAFE Are you interested in a career as a Physical Therapist? Consider attending a presentation from

a community professional to hear about her career journey as a Physical Therapist. Join us for

this free presentation and free lunch on Wednesday, April 25th. Sign up in the school

counseling office. Limited seating.