4/29/13 Parent Newsletter # 50

TLH Ranked Top 6% in Nation

U.S. News Releases 2013 Best High Schools Rankings

(by Kelsey Sheehy 4/23/13, from www.usnews.com)

The importance of a strong high school education cannot be overstated. Good schools

challenge students academically, while giving them ample opportunity to explore their

interests. This combination can set teens up to succeed long after graduation. By contrast,

subpar schools can leave students struggling to make the transition from high school to

college or the workforce.

The 2013 Best High Schools rankings, released last week, can help parents wade through

the ever expanding options of public high schools. U.S. News collected data on more

than 21,000 public high schools from 49 states and the District of Columbia. U.S. News

joined forces with the American Institutes for Research, a D.C.-based organization, to

evaluate schools on overall student performance on state-mandated assessments, as well

as how effectively schools educated their black, Hispanic and economically

disadvantaged students. Performance on Advanced Placement and International

Baccalaureate exams was then used to determine the degree to which schools prepare

students for college-level work. Schools were ranked within each state, as well as on a

national stage, so families can see how their public high school stacked up against rivals

within the community and across the country.

T. L. Hanna High School, an International Baccalaureate World School, in Anderson,

South Carolina, ranks in the top 5% of schools in the state and top 6% of high schools in

the nation. Last year, they were ranked in the top 6% (state) and top 7% (nationally).

Out of 223 high schools in S.C., TLH is ranked #11. Statewide, T. L. Hanna is ranked

with academic magnet schools, such as the Academic Magnet High School in Charleston,

SC (#1); the Charleston County School of the Arts (#2); Mayo High for Math, Science,

and Technology (#6) in Darlington, SC; and Greenville Senior High Academy (#8) in the

rankings. Each of these schools that rank above TLH are selective in their enrollments of

highly academically-inclined students. TLH continues to provide an excellent education

for its students and is duly recognized at both the state and national levels as a high

school of excellence.

10 Tips for Parents During

Prom/Graduation Season (from Health Alliance on Alcohol)

Talking to teens about drinking can sometimes be challenging, but it is worth it when it

comes to safety. Remember, parents are the number one influencer in their teens’ lives.

The most important thing for parents is to communicate – start the conversation with

your teen. Before prom or graduation festivities, discuss your concerns. Ask where your

teen plans to go and with whom. Discuss the possibility that alcohol will be present, and

emphasize to your teenager that drinking is illegal at this age, and that alcohol use can be

dangerous.

Be aware that alcohol is often easy to access.

Reports show that teens feel they can access alcohol more readily as they

approach their senior year.

Make sure you don’t become the point of access. If you have alcohol in your

home, it needs to be secured from your teen and his/her friends.

Discuss peer pressure/influence. Peer pressure often pushes good kids into making

bad decisions, and adding alcohol can make things worse. Discuss your teen’s

plans for the night and have them check-in if there will be changes so that there

is an opportunity for them to ‘get out’ of an uncomfortable situation.

Host a prom or graduation party - just don’t include alcohol. Be aware that

even if you host a non-alcohol after-prom or graduation party, teens may bring

alcohol with them. Many teens get alcohol from their own homes or they have

someone older or with a fake ID get it for them.

Hosting a party can be a good thing, but providing alcohol can cause problems

for teens and liability for the parent host. Remember, it is a myth that providing

alcohol to teens at home is “safer.” It is illegal and each year parents are arrested

for providing it to teens.

Remember - it’s not just drinking and driving that is dangerous. Teens who are

drunk are more prone to get into fights, be either the victims or perpetrators of

sexual assaults, have consensual sex, or get into other accidents that do not

necessarily involve a car.

Don’t make assumptions when it comes to drinking and driving. Have an active

conversation with your teen about the physical effects of alcohol on driving ability with

a focus on safety. Remind them of the zero tolerance law - that it is illegal for anyone

under 21 to drive with any detectable alcohol in their bloodstream. Remind them not to

ride with others who have been drinking.

Have a safety plan. As you discuss the plan for your teen and their friends, make a plan

for safety, too. Make sure your teen has alternatives to driving if he or she has been

drinking; discuss a ‘code word’ that can be used in regular conversation to get a teen out

of a tough situation. During prom and graduation, teens often travel in groups. Make

sure you have discussed a plan with your teen in case they are stuck in an unsafe situation

where their driver has been drinking.

Consider the future. Whether your teen is headed to college or the work force, bad

decisions at key moments like at prom or graduation can influence the future. Arrests or

convictions can affect the college application process, scholarships, or a job interview.

Ahhh, the Internet -- remind your kids that pictures on the Internet will be seen, and not

just by you. So, if they choose to party with alcohol, remember that people with cameras

or cell phones may be posting pictures, blogging about the night, or emailing to friends.

If a teen comes home drunk consider the Emergency Room. It is becoming more

common for teens to die from alcohol poisoning when they are inexperienced at

drinking. Hopefully, you will not get to this point, but there are some things to check

for: if your teen ‘passes out’, cannot be woken up, has pinpoint pupils, or has shallow

breathing, don’t risk having him or her just sleep it off - contact the ER so an expert can

make the call. It’s safer to deal with the hassle than the consequences of a bad decision.

The Health Alliance on Alcohol is a national education initiative on underage consumption of alcohol through

parent/child communication.

Gatsby Day!

English III students had the opportunity to enjoy a sampling of life in the 1920s during

T. L. Hanna's third annual Gatsby Day on Friday, April 19. Students dressed in attire

typical of the Roaring Twenties and experienced activities from the Jazz Age that

included filling out dance cards for the girls and calling cards for the guys. The students

could play or watch a game of croquet "on the lawn," which was actually Mrs. Keels'

classroom. Ms. Creson from Southwood Academy of the Arts taught the students to do

the Charleston, the foxtrot, and the waltz. Gatsby Day culminated with a party at Jay

Gatsby's mansion (the library). At the party, students enjoyed food that would have

typically been served in the 1920s: peach punch, ham rolls, potato salad, cheese straws,

butter mints, and sweet, iced muffins. Students put their dance lessons to good use and

participated in a dance contest as well as a costume contest. Prizes were awarded to the

best individual male and female dancers. In addition, couples competed for best dancers

in a separate contest.

Student of Integrity Scholarship

Students who would like to submit an application for the 2013 Student of Integrity

Scholarship may return the application forms below and have them returned by May 31,

2013 to the Better Business Bureau office. Students submitting entries should be high

school juniors during the 2012/13 school year. If you have any questions please contact

tammy@upstatesc.bbb.org or 242-5052.

/storage/81/documents/Student of Integrity cover letter.pdf

/storage/81/documents/Student of Integrity application.pdf

/storage/81/documents/Student of Integrity recommendation2.pdf

Oxford Immerse Program

Oxford Immerse is a summer course providing an unparalleled educational experience set

in the wonderful city of Oxford, United Kingdom. Students participating in the Oxford

Immerse summer school reside in Oxford for a two-week period are taught by Oxford

educated tutors, offering the most optimal learning environment possible. We offer

courses in a range of disciplines, from the sciences to the arts.

Students reside in an Oxford University College, experience daily organized excursions

within Oxford and weekend excursions to London and Cambridge, and have the chance

to meet like-minded peers from a diverse range of backgrounds. The carefully planned

schedule ensures that seminars provide participants with an in-depth understanding of a

wide range of topics, which is complemented by tutorials where students share and

develop a more informed and engaging response. This combination of approaches to

learning and our unique mentorship scheme is tailor-made to assist participants in

meeting the academic requirements of the United Kingdom’s best universities.

Enrollment in the program is ongoing, and students aged 16 and above are welcome to

apply. For more information, please view http://oxfordimmerse.com/ .

Last INTERACT Meeting

The last Interact meeting of the year will be this Thursday, May 2, 2013, in the lecture

hall during homeroom.

TLH Fishing Team Helps Wounded

Warriors

Cool temperatures and continuous rain did not stop the Striped Bass Conservation

Coalition (SBCC) from hosting a Wounded Warrior Striped Bass Tournament on April 27

at Portman Marina on Lake Hartwell with the help of the T.L. Hanna Fishing Team.

Hanna anglers were happy to volunteer to help facilitate the weigh-in by helping

document fish weights, taking pictures, releasing fish, helping to hand out trophies as

well as other aspects of the event. All proceeds from this event are going to the

Wounded Warrior Project. The SBCC will be hosting another Wounded Warrior Striped

Bass Tournament on Memorial Day Weekend at Clarks Hill. For more information about

this event, contact Warren Turner, at sctriper1@aol.com or check the Wounded Warrior

Project Website.

T. L. Hanna Fishing Team

Two anglers enjoy their catch.

Sports Update from AD Kenya Fouch

TLH Boys Track Region Champs

Girls Rank 2nd

Behind Mann

The Hanna Boys’ Track Team won the Region Championship over Greenwood and

Laurens by two points last night at Hillcrest! The girls finished second to JL Mann, the

favorite for state champion in 4A. This is our first region championship in over 5 years

for TLH Track. The teams boasts three region champions: Courtney Hunt (boys’ triple

jump); Camry Rucker (girls’ triple jump); and Courtney Goodin (girls’ pole vault).

Congratulations to our outstanding track coaches who turned the team around this year

in a miraculous fashion! Thanks to Dana Aman, Brent Jackson, Darwin Rencher, Andrew

King, Amanda Bolt, Will Cook, and Chuck Parker for their efforts in having our teams

prepared for competition.

Baseball Senior Night

Congrats to TLH Baseball Seniors in their last home game Friday night versus Fort Mill.

Finishing up their home schedule are Landon Simcoe, Bryson McMann, Matt Todd, and

Ben Boulware.

Baseball Begins Playoff Push

Coach Adam Comstock’s baseball squad has overcome plenty of adversity this season,

including the loss of a team member before the season began. So staring down a 3-game

week and needing to win all three games to secure a playoff position seemed like a small

challenge. The team proceeded to earn big wins over Westside, Easley, and J.L. Mann

and earned the region’s #3 seed. The team will travel to Boiling Springs (2-4A #2) on

Thursday for the first game in the double-elimination District IV bracket. The other

matchup pits Region 4-4A #1 Blythewood against Region 3-4A #4 Fort Mill. The game

begins at 7:00 pm and admission is $5.00. Only SCHSL passes are accepted for playoff

games.

State Track Qualifier Performances

Logan Mower, Benjamin Emanuel, Cody Allen, Michael Darazi -- Boys 4x800m relay –

3rd

Josh Busby – Pole Vault – Tied for 2nd – 10’

Cortney Hunt – Triple Jump – 1st – 42’5”

Anthony Aleruchi – Discus – 2nd – 131’2”

Anthony Aleruchi – Shot Put – 5th – 41’1”

Kate Martin, Melea Sangle, Paige Mower, Meagan Blakesley -- Girls 4x800m relay – 2nd

Courtney Goodin – Pole Vault – 1st – 9’

Caroline Tolly – Pole Vault – 3rd – 6’

Kelsey Mitchum – Pole Vault – 4th – 5’

Kia Tillman – Long Jump – 2nd – 16’5”

Camry Rucker – Long Jump – 4th – 16’

Camry Rucker – Triple Jump – 1st

Chastity Johnson – Discus – 5th – 89’4”

Hanna Tennis Finishes Second

Hanna Boys Tennis has secured the #2 seed from the region and will host Region 2-4A

#3 on Tuesday, April 30th at 5 pm. Coach Rob Spencer’s squad only lost to defending

state champions J.L. Mann in region play and will look to advance in the tournament.

There is no charge to attend tennis matches.

Hanna Wins Prestigious Easley

Invitational

The Hanna Boys’ Golf Team played well in difficult conditions on Monday at a

challenging Smithfield Country Club and staked themselves to a slim one shot lead on

day one of the Easley Invitational. Day two began with Byrnes back one and Easley

lurking 11 back on their home course. While the Rebels from Byrnes faded early, the

Green Wave played tough making up 4 shots. But the day one lead proved

insurmountable and the Jackets came away with a 607 - 614 victory. Playing without

senior starter Sloan Hart (out sick) senior Bernie McShane came through shooting 76 and

a 1 under par 71. Freshman Brady Cox also rose to the occasion shooting 77 and 74.

Sophomore Graham Farmer posted two solid rounds of 76 and 77. Sophomore Alex

Dorton and Junior Grant Garrison both chipped in rounds of 161. The Jackets play their

final Region round Wednesday at Westside before the Region Tournament on Monday,

a one-day 36 hole event. If you see a Yellow Jacket golfer give 'em an attaboy and wish

them good luck!

Hanna Players Named to All-Star

Rosters

Hanna now has a fourth all-star this spring. It was announced that Alexander Stoll has

been named to the North/South Tennis roster. Stoll joins Tim Mullane (North/South

Soccer), Anna Brannon (North/South Soccer) and All-American Chelsea Drennan (Clash

of the Carolinas Soccer) on the summer all-star circuit. Stoll, along with tennis teammate

Azfar Hossain, was named a recipient of the prestigious National Merit Scholarship.

TLH JV Golf Team Splits Matches

The TL Hanna Boys JV Golf Team split a pair of matches with J.L. Mann and Hillcrest.

The boys were led by strong efforts from Walton Rogers and Austin McWhinnie. The

score was 174 JL Mann, 175 TL Hanna, and Hillcrest had a 181. Congrats to team

members and Coach David Hymson.

TLH Track Snappy Car Wash Fundraiser

Car covered with pollen? SUPPORT TL HANNA TRACK by buying car wash gift cards!

These gift cards have $25.00 on each card, but we are selling them at a discounted price

of $20.00 which means that you get $5.00 FREE! There is NO limit on the number of

cards that you can purchase and they have a 2-year expiration date.

Name __________________________________

# of Cards Needed ____________

Amount Attached $____________

Make checks payable to: TL HANNA TRACK. Send order form and check to: DANA

AMAN or BRENT JACKSON

Signing Day Celebration

The following students took part in the Signing Day Celebration yesterday:

Rachel Burts – Volleyball – North Greenville

Nick Dorton – Golf – Erskine

Bernie McShane – Golf – Spartanburg Methodist

Congratulations to these students for earning college athletic scholarships!

Interact News

Any Interact members who wish to become an officer to lead next year’s club need to

see Mr. Littlejohn before Tuesday, April 30th, to get his/her name on the ballot. Voting

will take place during the meeting on Thursday, May 2.

Also, Interact members in need of service hours need to check with me today or next

week to help collect money during lunch for the Pocket Change for polio campaign.

Freshman Field Day

Monday, June 3, 2013, will be the Freshman Field Day during 3rd and/or 4

th blocks.

There will be traditional field day events (more info later on this). To qualify to

participate in this field day, teens must be eligible to be a sophomore without the need

to take summer school courses or additional attendance recovery. A list will be posted

and shared with students closer to time. Grades and attendance will be based on the

most current grades before the event. Check out the new blog on the Academy website

on Advanced Coursework Options available at Hanna.

Remaining Spring Schedule

Baseball

Thursday, April 25th – Varsity at Boiling Springs (Game 1) – 7:00 pm

Saturday, April 27th – Varsity vs TBA (Game 2) – 7:00 pm

Golf

Wednesday, April 24th – Varsity at Westside – 4:00 pm

Monday, April 29th – Varsity at Region 1-4A Championships (Anderson Country Club)

Soccer

Friday, April 26th – JV/Varsity Boys Soccer at Easley – 5:30 pm/7:00 pm

Friday, April 26th – JV/Varsity Girls Soccer vs Easley – 5:30 pm/7:00 pm

Tuesday, April 30th – JV Varsity Boys Soccer vs J.L. Mann – 5:30 pm/7:00 pm

Tuesday, April 30th – JV/Varsity Girls Soccer at J.L. Mann – 5:30 pm/7:00 pm

Thursday, May 2nd – JV/Varsity Boys Soccer vs St. Joes/Byrnes – 5:30 pm/7:00 pm

Monday, May 6th – Varsity Girls Soccer playoffs begin – TBA

Tuesday, May 7th – Varsity Boys Soccer playoffs begin – TBA

Tennis

Tuesday, April 30th – Hanna vs Region 2, #3 (Playoffs 1st Round) – 5:00 pm

Track and Field

Wednesday, April 24th – Region 1-4A Championships at Hillcrest – 5:00 pm

Saturday, May 4th – State Qualifier at Spring Valley – TBA

Saturday, May 11th – 4A State Championships at Spring Valley – TBA

Senior Green Forms Due

All seniors were given a green form to fill out. We have about 40 students who have

not turned one in. Please ask your teen if he/she has turned this in. If not, have him/her

turn it in to guidance or get a new form and fill it out. There is data we must collect

from this form.

Fried Fish, Live Music, and Hank Parker

At 6:00pm on Tuesday May 14th, the T.L. Hanna Fishing Team is hosting a fish fry with

guest speaker Hank Parker, a professional bass angler and host of Hank Parker’s Outdoor

Magazine. Tickets are $20 and include a fried fish meal made by Hudson’s Catering

Company from Lexington, SC. There will also be live music and tickets available for

door prizes that include Costa sunglasses, a Yeti cooler and custom fishing lures provided

by Grady’s Great Outdoors. There will also be silent auction items.

About Hank Parker: Hank Parker has been a professional bass angler since 1978 and won

the Bassmaster Classic in 1979 and 1989. In 2006, he was inducted into the Outdoors

Hall of Fame. Hank Parker’s TV series “Hank Parker’s Outdoor Magazine” has been

national syndicated since 1985. Proceeds for this event will go to support the T.L. Hanna

Fishing Team. For tickets, contact Drew Ray at andrewray@anderson5.net.

Anderson University Summer Repertory

Theatre for High School Students

The AU Repertory Theatre is an exciting three-week theatre experience for high school

theatre artists. Two full productions will be produced in three weeks in the flexible Belk

Theatre on the Anderson University Campus. Based on classic comic plays, the AU Rep is

a summer celebration of the theatre. The program is intended for ages fifteen through

eighteen, the AU Repertory Theatre will provide: professional training and at the AU

Playhouse, one of the most dynamic theatre programs in the upstate; the opportunity to

rehearse two plays at the same time and to perform them on alternate nights; college-

level experience and college credit from Anderson University. It will be held on Monday

through Friday, June 10 – 29. Performance dates are June 26 – 29. Audition dates are

Thursday, May 2nd or Friday May 3rd at 3 p.m. in the Belk Theatre of the Rainey Fine

Arts Center. For an audition reservation, or for more information, please contact

Bryanne Barker at bbarker@andersonuniversity.edu, 864-328-1414.

TLH Offers Volleyball Camp

Join us for TL Hanna Volleyball Camp for elementary and middle school girls. The camp

will be August 7-9 from 9am – 12:00 for rising 4th through 8

th graders. The cost is $60.

The location is the TLH gym. You may register online at www.hannavolleyball.com. Or

send in registration form and the payment to TLH Volleyball, 201 Arden Chase,

Anderson, SC 29621. Any questions? Email Coach Becky Easton at

beckyeaston@anderson5.net. Registration deadline for guaranteed t-shirt size is July 1.

College Acceptance Wall

First Name Last Name College

NaKendra Barmore Anderson University

Kylie Beard Wofford

Kylie Beard Clemson University

Kylie Beard College of Charleston

Zachary Bolt Clemson University

Zachary Bolt College of Charleston

Anna Brewster University of South Carolina

Anna Brewster College of Charleston

Nicholas Burgess University of South Carolina

Nicholas Burgess College of Charleston

Meriwether Burrell Samford University

Meriwether Burrell Wofford

Samuel Burroughs The Citadel

Samuel Burroughs

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical

University

Brandy Butler Southern Wesleyan University

Brandy Butler Lander University

Kane Carlton Virginia Military Institute

Kane Carlton The Citadel

Lavenia

Nicole Coney Anderson University

Lavenia

Nicole Coney Lander University

Lavenia

Nicole Coney Morris College

Qwinnterius Copeland Charleston Southern University

Qwinnterius Copeland

University of South Carolina

Upstate

Qwinnterius Copeland College of Charleston

Kevae Crawford Charleston Southern University

Michael Darazi Erskine College

Michael Darazi Limestone College

Michael

Simon Darazi Winthrop University

Michael Darazi

University of South Carolina

Upstate

Dominique Edwards

North Carolina Agricultural and

Technical State University

Tiffany Galloway Coastal Carolina University

Tiffany Galloway Claflin University

Tiffany Galloway

University of South Carolina

Upstate

Tiffany Galloway Queens University of Charlotte

Tiffany Galloway University of South Carolina Aiken

Tiffany Galloway Voorhees College

Tiffany Galloway Livingstone College

Tiffany Galloway Bennett College

Taylor Gennaro University South Carolina

Meredith Hawkins Charleston Southern University

Miranda Heidelberg Lander University

Miranda Heidelberg Clemson University

Nathan Henk Clemson University

Nathan Henk University of South Carolina

Nathan Henk UAB Honors College

Nathan Henk The Ohio State University

Brent Hooper University of South Carolina

Brent Hooper Anderson University

Catelin Johnson Clemson University

Catelin Johnson University of South Carolina

Dmaurious Johnson Coastal Carolina University

D'maurious Johnson University of South Carolina

Alesia Justice Anderson University

Alesia Justice Converse

James Kern TriCounty Technical College

Mark Malone Presbyterian College

Mark Malone Erskine College

Mark Malone Winthrop University

Mark Malone Wofford

Mark Malone University South Carolina

Deborah Maness Lander University

Deborah Maness Anderson University

Deborah Maness Charleston Southern University

William Masek Western Carolina University

William Masek Oglethorpe University

William Masek Eastern Kentucky University

William Masek College of Charleston

William Masek Lander University

Janessia Mattress Francis Marion University

Bryson McMann College of Charleston

Bryson McMann Clemson University

Bryson McMann Coastal Carolina University

Megan McNuer University of South Carolina

Bailey Morrison The King's College - New York City

Bailey Morrison College of Charleston

Victoria Murphree Clemson University

John Murray Wake Forest

John Murray The University of Georgia

John Murray Jr. Virginia Tech

John Murray Jr. Clemson University

John Murray Jr. University of South Carolina

John Murray Jr. DePaul University

Avni Naik University of South Carolina

Katarius Paul Coastal Carolina University

Katarius Paul Claflin University

Kristen Petratos Anderson University

Kristen Petratos College of Charleston

Kristen Petratos Coastal Carolina University

Alexis Petratos University of South Carolina

Kristen Petratos The University of Alabama

Kristen Petratos UAB at Birmingham

Keith Price

United States Navy Delayed Entry

Program

Zachery Price Clemson University

Zachery Price Anderson University

Elizabeth Retzlaff SMC Pioneers

Elizabeth Retzlaff Coastal Carolina University

Jeannette Rodriquez Clemson University

Allison Rosa Clemson University

Camry Rucker Hampton University

Camry Rucker Baylor University

Camry Rucker Oglethorpe University

Camry Rucker University of South Carolina

Landon Simcoe Samford University

Landon Simcoe College of Charleston

Landon Simcoe Clemson University

Landon Simcoe Samford University

Landon Simcoe College of Charleston

Alexander Stoll Clemson University

Julia Trutwin Clemson University

Cedricus Wideman Lander University

Cedricus Wideman Charleston Southern University

Cedricus Wideman Coastal Carolina University

Jada Simone Williams Georgia State University

Jada Simone Williams University of South Carolina

Jada Williams Clemson University

Megan Williamson Coastal Carolina University

Meredith Williamson Presbyterian College

Meredith Williamson Clemson University

Karley Wilson Clemson University

Updated Scholarship List

This list is updated regularly, so check back frequently. If a scholarship is of interest to

you, go ahead and pursue it. Do not wait until the deadline to apply. Notice that the

scholarships are listed in chronological order by their due date

• Tripp Wham Memorial Scholarship

A one-time scholarship of $1000 will be given in the memory of Norman Wayne Wham

III, affectionately known as Tripp. He was born and raised in Anderson, South Carolina

and loved life and was always willing to help anyone in any way he could. He stood for

honor, respect, and loyalty to all his family and friends. In addition, Tripp’s outstanding

athletic contributions on the football field led to some of the most successful years in TL

Hanna football history; also, his compassion and love for people built a strong network

of close family and friends. His hard work and dedication made him a true competitor

on the football field as well as the field of life. Tripp wore #75 on the field; thus the

appropriation of The 75 Spirit Fund, Tripp Wham Memorial Scholarship. Senior football

players of TL Hanna that would like to apply for this scholarship must have at least a 2.5

GPA and must not be receiving a full scholarship or 75% of a full scholarship.

Applications are available in the guidance office and are to be returned to the guidance

office by April 30, 2013.

May 2013 Deadlines

• Jamie Shaw Memorial Scholarship

The Jamie Shaw Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a female student that will be

attending Clemson University in the fall of 2013. It is a one-time scholarship in the

amount of $500 given in memory of a Jaime Shaw, a female student who attended both

TL Hanna and Clemson University. Applications for the scholarship are available in

guidance office and must be returned to the guidance office by May 3, 2013. All senior

females who apply must be available to interview on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at 3:45pm

in the TL Hanna Guidance office. Appropriate dress for the interview is requested.

• SunTrust Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes

Free to enter and eligibility not based on GPA or financial need. Enter online at

www.offtocollege.info as soon as September 14, 2012. One winner will be chosen every

two weeks from October 26, 2012 through May 10, 2013. High school seniors can win a

$1,000 scholarship for their first year expenses at a college or private career school. Only

one entry is allowed per person for each drawing. However, students can register after

each completed drawing for the next scheduled drawing. No purchase or transaction

necessary to enter or win.

• Better Business Bureau Student of Integrity Award

Scholarships worth $500 to $1000 will be given to students across the upstate. Current

juniors are eligible to apply for these scholarships. Qualifications include high character,

leadership, community service, and overall personal integrity and academic history.

Because only one application per high school will be accepted, all applications from TL

Hanna must be returned to the guidance office and only one will be selected to represent

our school. Applications are available in the guidance office and are to be returned to the

guidance office by May 24, 2013.

June 2013 Deadlines

• Columbia College Scholarships

Columbia College offers substantial financial aid, including scholarships, to over 90

percent of its students. Some of these scholarships are based on academics whereas others

are based on leadership, the arts and/or athletics. Female students interested in attending

Converse College should visit http://www.ccis.edu/offices/financialaid/scholarshipfinder

or see her guidance counselor for more information.

More Scholarships

• Navy ROTC Scholarships

If a college degree and a successful career are your objectives, NROTC is the way to get

both money for school and experience for life. This scholarship can provide enough

money (up to $180,000) to cover up to four and in some cases (e.g., engineering,

physics, etc.), even five years of tuition, textbooks, a monthly spending allowance, and

other related fees. Plus, upon graduation, you will be placed in a job in an exciting career

field. There are 160 top colleges and universities that participate (including USC and the

Citadel), and there is no obligation to commit to the Navy until your sophomore of

college. If you do commit, service options include Navy and Navy Nurse. For more

information, visit www.navy.com/careers/nrotc and https://www.nrotc.navy.mil. You

may call Jesse Wheeler at (864) 923-0249. This scholarship is competitive and is based

on your SAT/ACT scores.

• Army ROTC

Full Scholarship - US Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard. Visit

http://www.goarmy.com/rotc or contact LTC Hale, USC, 803-777-3639. You may also

visit www.highlanderbn.com or Brian Pinson for even more information.

• American Legion Scholarship

Students can attend college tuition-free in South Carolina if parent was a war time

veteran and met certain criteria: 1) was KIA 2) died while in service 3) died of disability

resulting from service 4) was a POW 5) is permanently and totally disabled, as

determined by the VA from any cause 6) was awarded the Congressional Medal of

Honor 7) is MIA or 8) applicant is the child of deceased veteran who qualified under

items 4) and 5). To receive the scholarship, students must attend a state supported

college or technical college. Eligibility terminates at age 26. Free tuition as long as work

and conduct are satisfactory to the institution’s governing body. Applications may be

obtained by writing to the Office of the Governor, Division of VA, 1801 Assembly Street,

Room 230, Columbia, SC 29201. The phone number is 803-255-4317, and the web

address is www.needalift.org.

• Call Me Mister

The "Call Me mister" Program is a collaboration between Clemson University and three

private, historically black colleges in South Carolina (Benedict College, Claflin University,

Morris College) to recruit, train, certify and secure employment for minority males as

elementary teachers in the public schools of South Carolina. For scholarship information

and an application, call 800-640-2657, www.callmemister.clemson.edu, or e-mail

Mister@clemson.edu.

• Michelin Technical Scholars

This program offers opportunities for select students to develop hands-on work

experience while earning their degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Electronics, or General

Engineering. Selected students will receive scholarships to cover the cost of tuition, fees,

and books for the program along with competitive pay and part-time work.

• P.E.O. Sisterhood Scholarship Programs

The P.E.O. Sisterhood promotes educational opportunities for women. They make a

difference in women's lives by offering five different programs that provide higher

educational assistance. For more information, students should visit the guidance office or

www.peointernational.org. Deadlines vary throughout the school year.

Web Sites for Discovering Even More Scholarships

(Note: TL Hanna and Anderson District 5 are not responsible for the content of these

sites.)

www.studentscholarships.org - Lists multiple scholarships.

www.highfivescholarships.com- Lists multiple scholarships.

www.fastweb.com - Lists multiple scholarships.

www.finaid.org - Lists multiple scholarships.

www.winscholarships.com - Lists multiple scholarships.

www.college-scholarships.com - Lists multiple scholarships.

www.cashe.com - Lists multiple scholarships.

www.meritaid.com - Lists multiple scholarships.

www.scholarshipexperts.com – Lists multiple scholarships.

www.excellence.org – Lists academic scholarships.

www.supercollege.com – Lists academic scholarships

www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net- Lists scholarships for students attending Historically

Black Universities.

www.makingcollegecount.com – Lists Scholarships sponsored by Chevrolet.

www.kidschancesc.org – Lists scholarships for dependents of someone who has been

seriously or fatally

injured as a result of a work-related accident or occupational disease.

www.statefarm.com/aboutus/community/grants/foundation/state_farm_foundation_scho

larships.asp -

Lists multiple scholarships sponsored by State Farm

Best Singer in the District State

Competition

The state competition for the best singer will be on Friday, April 26, 2013. The

competition is sponsored by Ingles and Charter Communications, Pitch Doctors, Jubilee

Homes, Foothills Exterior, The Nashville Connection, Fine Arts Center, and Greenville

County School District. COME CHEER ANDERSON DISTRICT 5 FINALIST, KATIE

WHITNEY ON!

FINE ARTS CENTER

102 Pine Knoll Drive, Greenville

6:00pm - Doors open

6:30pm - Showtime!

TICKETS

Tickets will be $5 with a canned good donation for Loaves & Fishes, or $6 without. In

2012, Loaves & Fishes rescued and distributed over 1.3 million meals worth of food to

more than 90 agencies who feed the hungry. We want to help them make sure hungry

children are fed this summer.

District winners from Anderson One, Anderson Five, Florence One, Greenville County,

and Richland One will compete for state title and trophy, $500, 3 hours of recording

studio time at Peculiar in Greenville across from the BiLo Center, and an automatic entry

into The Nashville Connection singing competition on 9/20 as well as a free all-day pass

to their 9/19 workshops, a $95 value. Winner of that competition receives $25,000

worth of opportunity and development prizes! See www.theNashvilleconnection.com

for more details.

Fourth Nine Weeks Grading Period

Fourth nine weeks begins -- March 26

Progress reports issued to students -- May 3

Senior Exam Schedule:

Day Date Blocks Senior Dismissal

Monday May 20 (3&4) B day

Tuesday May 21 (3&4) A day

Wednesday May 22 (1&2) B day 11:40 am

Thursday May 23 (1&2) A day 11:40 am

Senior Report Cards Issued (at practice) -- May 29

Graduation -- May 31

T. L. Hanna (Littlejohn – Clemson, SC 3:30 pm)

Westside (Littlejohn – Clemson, SC 7:00 pm)

Underclass Exam Schedule:

Day Date Blocks Dismissal

Wednesday May 29 (3&4) B day

Thursday May 30 (3&4) A day

Friday May 31 Graduation B day 11:40 am

Monday June 3 NO EXAMS A day

Tuesday June 4 (1&2) B day 11:40 am

Wednesday June 5 (1&2) A day 11:40 am

Underclass Report Cards Prepared for Mailing -- June 7

End-of-Course Test Prep Sessions

Subject/Topic Date/Teachers Location Time

English/Poetry 4/29 – Fletcher Room 611 3:50-4:50 pm

English/Informational Texts 5/6 – Fletcher Room 611 3:50-4:50 pm

English/Writing 5/13 – Reed Room 510 3:50-4:50 pm

English/Test-Taking Strategies 5/20 –

Reed/Fletcher

Room 611 3:50-4:50 pm

Biology/Meiosis and Sexual

Reproduction

4/29 – Brigman Room 300 3:50-4:50 pm

Biology/Punnett Squares and

Mendelian Genetics

5/2 – Brigman Room 300 3:50-4:50 pm

Biology/ Family Trees and Non-

Mendelian Genetic Principals

5/6 – Brigman Room 300 3:50-4:50 pm

Biology/Protein Synthesis and

Biotechnology

5/9 – Brigman Room 300 3:50-4:50 pm

Biology/Evolutionary Theory and

Ecology

5/13 – Brigman Room 300 3:50-4:50 pm

Algebra 1/Quadratics 5/1 – Taylor Room 608 7:15-8:10 am

Algebra 1/Quadratics 5/2 – Copeland Room 508 3:45-4:45 pm

Algebra 1/Practice and Review 5/8 – Taylor Room 608 7:15-8:10 am

Algebra 1/Practice and Review 5/9 – Copeland Room 508 3:45-4:45 pm

Spring Testing Calendar 2013

DATE TEST

May 2 (Th) B Day IB English Paper (am)

IB Latin Paper (pm)

May 3 (F) A Day IB Latin Paper 2 (am)

IB English Paper 2 (pm)

May 6 (M) B Day AP Chemistry (am)

AP Psychology (pm)

IB Envir. Sys Paper 1 (am)

May 7 (Tu) A Day IB Envir. Sys Paper 2 (pm)

May 8 (W) B Day AP Calculus (am)

IB History Paper 1 and 2 (pm)

May 9 (Th) A Day AP English (am)

IB History Paper 3 (am)

IB Math Paper 1 (pm)

May 10 (F) B Day AP Statistics (pm)

AP Studio Art Due

IB Math Paper 2 (am)

May 13 (M) A Day AP Biology (am)

AP Physics (pm)

IB Bio Paper 1 and 2 (pm)

AP Music Theory (am)

May 14 (Tu) B Day Algebra I End-of-Course Test

IB Bio Paper 3 (am)

May 15 (W) A Day Algebra I End-of-Course Test

AP U.S. History Test

May 16 (Th) B Day Biology End-of-Course Test

IB Spanish Paper 1 and 2 (am)

AP World History (am)

May 17 (F) A Day Biology End-of-Course Test

May 20 (M) B Day U.S. History End-of-Course

Test

IB French Paper 1 and 2 (am)

Senior Exams Blocks 3, 4

May 21 (Tu) A Day U.S. History End-of-Course

Test

Senior Exams 3, 4

May 22 (W) B Day English I End-of-Course Test

Senior Exams 1, 2

May 23 (Th) A Day AP Calculus AB Late Exam (am)

English End-of-Course Test

Senior Exams 1, 2

May 24 (F) B Day AP Biology (pm)

May 29 (W) B Day Underclass Exams 3, 4

May 30 (Th) A Day Underclass Exams 3, 4

May 31 (F) B Day Graduation

June 4 (Tu) B Day Underclass Exams 1, 2

June 5 (W) A Day Underclass Exams 1, 2

June 6 (Th) B Day Exam Makeup Day

Fourth Nine Weeks Testing -- SENIORS Monday, May 20 Blocks 3 & 4 (B Day)

Tuesday, May 21 Blocks 3 & 4 (A Day)

Wednesday, May 22 (Seniors 11:40 Dismissal) Blocks 1 & 2 (B Day)

Thursday, May 23 (Seniors 11:40 Dismissal) Blocks 1 & 2 (A Day)

Fourth Nine Weeks Testing -- UNDERCLASSMEN Wednesday, May 29 Blocks 3 & 4 (B Day)

Thursday, May 30 Blocks 3 & 4 (A Day)

Friday, May 31 (Early Dismissal) Graduation

Tuesday, June 4 Blocks 1 & 2 (B Day)

Wednesday, June 5 (11:40 Dismissal) Blocks 1 & 2 (A Day)

TLH 2012-2013 Calendar

Date Activity Information

April 30 (Tu) Varsity and JV Girls

Soccer

@ Mann @ 5:30/7:00 pm

Varsity and JV Boys

Soccer

@ TLH vs. Mann @ 5:30/7:00 pm

May 1 (W) Algebra 1 EOC Review @ 7:15 am in Room 608

May 2 (Th) SAT Regular Registration

Deadline

Late registration deadline is May 17; Go to

http://sat.collegeboard.org to register

Varsity Boys Soccer @ TLH vs. Byrnes @ 6:00 pm

Biology EOC Review @ 3:50-4:50 in Room 300

Algebra 1 EOC Review @ 3:45 in Room 508

IB English Paper 1 AM

IB Latin Paper 1 PM

Interact Club Meeting Homeroom in Lecture Hall

May 3 (F) ACT Regular Registration

Deadline

May 4-17 is late registration deadline; Go to

www.actstudent.org to register

Boys Golf Southern Cross Invitational

Progress Reports Issued

to Students

May 4 (Sa) SAT Test Date @ TLH

Track and Field 4AAAA Qualifier @ Spring Valley

Boys Golf Southern Cross Invitational

May 3-4 (F/Sa) Orchestra Solo and

Ensemble Festival

Palmetto High School

May 6 (M) Soccer Playoffs Begin

Boys Golf Upperstate Tourney

Biology EOC Review @ 3:50-4:50 in Room 300

English EOC Review @ 3:50-4:50 in Room 611

AP Chemistry AM

AP Psychology PM

IB Environmental Paper 1 AM

May 7 (Th) IB Environmental Paper 1 PM

May 8 (W) Algebra EOC Review @ 7:15 am in Room 608

AP Calculus AB/BC AM

IB History Paper 1, 2 PM

May 9 (Th) Biology EOC Review @ 3:50-4:50 in Room 300

Algebra 1 EOC Review @ 3:45 pm in Room 508

AP English AM

IB History Paper 3 AM

IB Math Paper 1 PM

May 10 (F) Track and Field State Meet @ Spring Valley @ TBA

AP Statistics PM

AP Studio Art Portfolio Due

IB Math Paper 2 AM

May 11 (Sa) Track and Field State Meet @ Spring Valley @ TBA

May 13 (M) Boys Golf State 4AAAA Tourney

Biology EOC Review @ 3:50-4:50 in Room 300

English EOC Review @ 3:50-4:50 pm in Room 510

AP Biology AM

AP Physics PM

IB Biology Paper 1, 2 PM

AP Music Theory AM

May 14 (Tu) Boys Golf State 4AAAA Tourney

Algebra I EOC

IB Biology Paper 3 AM

Hank Parker Fish Fry @ 6:00 pm in TLH Mall; sponsored by TLH

Fishing Team

May 15 (W) Algebra I EOC

AP U.S. History AM

May 16 (Th) Senior Awards Night 6:00 pm

Biology EOC

IB Spanish Paper 1, 2 AM

AP World History AM

May 17 (F) Biology EOC

May 20 (M) Senior Exams Blocks 3 and 4 (B)

Orchestra Concert @ Glenview @ 7:00 pm

English EOC Review @ 3:50-4:50 pm in Room 611

U.S. History EOC

IB French Paper 1, 2 AM

May 21 (Tu) Senior Exams Blocks 3 and 4 (A)

U.S. History EOC

May 22 (W) Senior Exams Blocks 1 and 2 (B) Senior Dismissal at 11:40

am

English 1 EOC

May 23 (Th) Senior Exams Blocks 1 and 2 (A) Senior Dismissal at 11:40

am

AP Calculus Late Exam AM

English 1 EOC

May 24 (F) AP Biology

Graduation Practice 8:30 am in mall

May 27 (M) School Holiday Memorial Day

Graduation Practice 8:30 am in mall

May 29 (W) Underclass Exams Blocks 3 and 4 (B)

Graduation Practice @ 9:00 @ Littlejohn Coliseum – Report

Cards Issued to Students at Practice

May 30 (Th) Underclass Exams Blocks 3 and 4 (A)

May 31 (F) Graduation @ 3:30 pm @ Littlejohn Coliseum

June 1 (Sa) SAT Test Date Not given at TLH; Check College Board

website for other locations

June 4 (Tu) Underclass Exams Blocks 1 and 2 (B) Early Dismissal

June 5 (W) Underclass Exams Blocks 1 and 2 (A) Early Dismissal

June 6 (Th) Last Day of School

June 7 (F) Teacher Professional

Development Day

Report Cards Mailed

Home

June 8 (Sa) ACT Test Date @ Westside

June 10 (M) Snow Makeup Day

June 11 (Tu) Snow Makeup Day