George Fox University coming to WMS

Students and parents are invited to attend an admissions luncheon on Wednesday, October 1 at the WMS Student Center from 11:45-12:15.  George Fox University will be presenting information on admissions requirements, campus life, academic programs, and financial aid/scholarships.

If you would like to attend this event, reply to this blog, or sign up on the sheet at the Guidance Office before noon on September 30th.  For more information about GFU, contact our admissions rep:

Emma Glennen
Admissions Counselor
George Fox University
(503) 554-2247

or go to their website: www.georgefox.edu

George Fox is Oregon's nationally recognized Christian university, providing students with personal attention, global opportunities to learn and serve, and a supportive community that encourages academic rigor and spiritual growth. George Fox offers more than 40 different majors and minors, and consistently ranks as one of the top Christian universities on the West Coast. Their promise to all students is that they will be known – personally, academically and spiritually.

This fall, George Fox welcomes back Bruin football following its 45-year absence from the university. There are signs of football's return all around the Newberg campus, particularly with their new football field, stadium and athletic buildings. The first game proved to be an exciting event, bringing together over 3500 fans, including students, alumni and the Newberg community!

This year George Fox also welcome the first cohort for the William Penn Honors Program, an alternative liberal arts program for undergraduate students. Modeled on the Socratic style, the program is designed to hone students’ critical thinking skills by exposing them to classical texts and using classroom discussion as the primary mode of instruction. The courses are built around great books that have had a significant influence in Western civilization.

Wendy's High School Heisman Awards

SENIOR athletes are encouraged to apply for the Wendy's High School Heisman Award by going to www.WendysHeisman.com and completing an application before October 3, 2014.  Winners will be honored at the Heisman Trophy Ceremony in New York City.  If you are applying for this award, you MUST notify the Guidance Office no later than September 30th (application requires school to review/approve all applications).

To achieve award eligibility for the 2014 Wendy’s High School Heisman Program, students must be seniors during the 2014/2015 academic years, graduating with the class of 2015. Applicants must:

Learn:
Have a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of a B (3.0) or better.

Perform:
Participate in at least one of 27 eligible school-sponsored sports:

1. Badminton
2. Baseball
3. Basketball
4. Bowling
5. Canoeing
6. Competitive Spirit/Cheerleading
7. Competitive Weight Lifting
8. Crew
9. Cross Country
10. Equestrian
11. Fencing
12. Field Hockey
13. Football
14. Golf
15. Gymnastics
16. Ice Hockey
17. Judo
18. Lacrosse
19. Skiing
20. Soccer
21. Softball
22. Swimming and Diving
23. Tennis
24. Track and Field
25. Volleyball
26. Water Polo
27. Wrestling

Lead:
Be a leader in school and in the community and serve as a role model for underclassman.

Hesston College Fly Trip

Juniors and Seniors who are interested in visiting Hesston College in Kansas are invited to sign up for the annual fly trip on November 6-8, 2014.  The cost is only $150 and includes your plane ticket to Wichita, Kansas and all food/lodging/activities/transportation while you are visiting campus. 

 

To register, go to www.hesston.edu/flytrip .  Once you have registered (deadline is October 10), Hesston will purchase your plane ticket and keep you informed of your exact itinerary.  If you would also like to visit Bethel College while you are there, please contact our Admissions Counselor, Bethany Miller, and she will make arrangements for you.  Her e-mail is bethanym@hesston.edu and her cell number is 605-660-5084.

 

 

 

Grand Canyon University - Fly Trip and Admissions Luncheon

Next Tuesday, September 23rd, Grand Canyon University will be presenting their admissions, scholarship, and academic program information during 2nd lunch in the Student Center.  Interested students and parents, please sign up by replying to this post, or by signing up on the sheet outside the Guidance office.  PIZZA will be provided for those who sign up by noon on Monday, September 22nd.

Also, at this event, SENIORS who apply to GCU (FREE application) and meet admission requirements are eligible to attend one of the Discover GCU events (for FREE), which include airfare to/from GCU's campus in Phoenix, Arizona, an overnight stay in the dorm, a tour of campus, and participation in classes and campus activities. 

Seniors must meet one of the following three requirements in order to be admitted to GCU: 3.0 cumulative, unweighted GPA, OR 920 SAT score (math and verbal scores only) OR 19 composite ACT score.

The upcoming dates for the Discover GCU event visits are:

October 11-12th (only 5 spots left on this trip, so contact Jeffrey NOW if you want to go to this one)
November 21 – 22^nd
December 2 – 3
December 30 – 31

Students who attend the admissions lunch can turn in their application, transcript, and other supporting documents "on the spot".   If you would like more information about Grand Canyon University, you may contact our admissions rep, Jeffrey Linder, at Jeff.Linder@gcu.edu or 541-969-1884 or check out GCU's website at http://www.gcu.edu/

 

Volunteer Service Opportunity for Students/Parents

On Saturday, October 11th, the MCC (Mennonite Central Committee) Fall Festival for World Relief will be at the Linn County Fairgrounds in Albany, Oregon.  They are looking for volunteers to run cash boxes, work in the kitchen, and a variety of other jobs.  This year's special cause is clean water in countries that don't have clean water.  If you would like more information about MCC's Oregon Mennonite Festival for World Relief, look on their website: http://www.oregonfestivalforworldrelief.com/

If you are interested in volunteering at this event, or if you would like more information, contact Rich Martin at 503-363-2000 x105 or e-mail him at rmartin@westernmennoniteschool.org

SAT for Seniors (registration deadline is tomorrow)

Seniors - remember, tomorrow (September 12th) is the deadline for registering for the October 11th SAT, and it is strongly recommended that you ALL take it in October so you can meet early college admissions deadlines.  See me today if you have any questions.  To sign up, log into your College Board account:

http://sat.collegeboard.org/home

Northwest University Admissions Luncheon at WMS

Next Thursday, September 18th, Northwest University will be here at WMS during high school lunch.  They will be providing information regarding admissions, scholarships, and programs of study.  Students in grades 9-12 interested in attending this presentation can sign up at the Guidance Office.  LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED for those who sign up before noon on Wednesday, September 17th.

Northwest University is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top ten regional college in the West. The main campus is in Kirkland, Washington (Seattle area) and there is an extension campus in Salem. The Kirkland campus offers over 30 majors, with nursing, business, psychology, education and ministry among the top programs. The Salem campus offers four programs, three university-level ministry degrees and an Associate in Arts (General Studies). The Salem Campus is the most affordable Christian university in Oregon. 

For more information about Northwest University Salem Campus, go to:

 

http://salem.northwestu.edu
 
We the people of Northwest University carry the call of God by continually building a learning community dedicated to spiritual vitality, academic excellence, and empowered engagement with human need.

 

High School Class Change Deadline is this Thursday

Remember, any students taking high school credit classes (including 8th grade students taking Spanish I or Honors Geometry), have until 4:00 p.m. this Thursday, September 11th to request  changes in their class schedules. 

It is my goal to give students a schedule that helps them maximize their God-given gifts and talents while pursuing classes that will challenge them and help them meet their post-high school college and career goals.

Students can request class changes in three ways:

1) E-mail me at dfritz@westernmennoniteschool.org
2) Stop by the Guidance Office (Monday-Thursday between 7:30-5:30)
3) Write a note and ask the Front Office (Dora) to put it in my mailbox