What are you doing this summer?

One idea is to plan some college visits. You can visit anytime - but attending a scheduled event is fun too.  OSU has an event planned for those of you considering studying Business.  Beaver toBe Days are planned for class of 2017 on August 19 and 26. 

West Salem Business Association Scholarship

Seniors.. what is your zip code?  If you live in the 97304 zip code this scholarship is for YOU!  The West Salem Business Association is taking applications for a scholarship.  No essay required (short answers).  Get the application form from Mrs. Hull.  Applications are due May 20th.

More Good News for future Beavers

Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity at Oregon State University is accepting applications for The Balanced Man Scholarship.  If you are a man and planning on attending OSU please come get an application for this $1000 or $500 scholarship.  The deadline for applications is June 10th.
~Mrs. Hull

Heading to OSU next year?

Acacia Fraternity at Oregon State University if offing fifteen $1500 scholarships for entering freshmen this coming Fall term.  If you have already been accepted to OSU please see Mrs. Hull for the application.  You don't have to join the fraternity to receive this scholarship. 

Study for the ACT

The SAT and ACT are college entrance tests that are used not only to get into the college or university of your choice but also to award academic scholarships.  This year’s high school juniors are in a difficult position because the SAT is undergoing some dramatic changes.  The March SAT is the first of the “new” SAT tests.  Because the SAT is new and we don’t have great study material or a clear picture of what the test will look like we are suggesting that our students take the ACT this spring. 

The ACT is accepted by all colleges and universities.  We are offering an ACT prep class for Western Mennonite students this spring.  The class will meet 2 times a week during “8th” period (2:55-3:30) plus at least one Saturday (for a practice test).  The cost will be $25/student (which will cover the study materials).  After we have a clear idea of the number of students participating we will decide which days’ work best for the enrolled students.  Juniors will have first priority but sophomores that have completed Algebra 2 are also welcome. 

The two Spring ACT test dates are April 9^th and June 11^th.  Your student should consider taking both tests if possible because back-to-back test are usually beneficial in order to get maximum benefit from study.  The prep class will meet during the weeks of March 7^th, 14^th, 28^th and April 4^th.  I will repeat the class in May for the June test. 

If you and your student are interested please contact Mrs. Hull via email at jhull@westernmennoniteschool.org  before March 1^st so we can order study materials. 

Spend part of your Summer in Williamsburg

The National Institute of American History and Democracy (NIAHD), a joint project of the College of William & Mary and the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation has a pre-college summer program.  Students can earn college credit while studying on-site in Williamsburg, VA.  There are two possible three-week sessions.  The application process is involved and the deadline is April 22.  Check out there website for more information     http://www.wm.edu/as/niahd/precollegiatesummer/index.php

Polk County Republican Women's Scholarship Competition

In  honor of the upcoming 100th Anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment in 2020, the Polk County Republican Woman are again offering a Scholarship to a graduating Polk County High School Senior Girl.  This year's scholarship amount is $1000. 

The scholarship requires an essay in the form of a "movie report" for the movie "Iron Jawed Angels".  The movie is a dramatized version of the life and times of turn-of-the-century suffragist, the historical period and experience that many suffragist encountered while working to obtain a women's right to vote.

The scholarship deadline is April 15, 2016.  We have a DVD of the movie available for you to check out.  Contact Mrs. Hull with questions.