Guidance BLAST A Publication of the Roncalli High School Guidance Department

Nov. 10, 2011

ALL STUDENTS Paying for College Presentation: Roncalli High School will sponsor two financial aid information sessions over the next few months. All families in grades 9-12 are welcome to participate in these unique opportunities. November 15 December 5 Paying for College by Tricia Poplicean of Eli Lilly Credit Union A review of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by Marilee Taylor of IUPUI Both programs begin at 7:00 p.m. in the RHS auditorium and the presenters received many compliments from those in attendance. (New) Summer Programs: Are you searching for a summer enrichment program? Considering using the website, www.summerprogramsearch.com to assist in finding a campus-based program for this summer. The programs range in cost and length of time on the campus. Video Contest: The University of Dayton is sponsoring a video contest on What does servant leadership mean to prospective students? How does it affect their lives? Ten videos will be selected with winners receiving up to $40,000 in credit for university tuition. If you are interested in pursuing this option, please go to www.facebook.com/universityofdayton and look for scholarship on the left hand side. ExtraordinAIRy Treasures Teacher Award: Williams Comfort Air has established an award to recognize and demonstration appreciation for those teachers involved in shaping our children. If any student or parent is aware of a teacher who has gone above and beyond in helping children learn, you may nominate that individual. Williams Comfort Air will honor three ExtraordinAIRy Teacherstwo from elementary schools, two from middle schools, and two high school teachers will receive: 1. 2. $500 cash award $500 to their school

Nominations are being accepted through Nov. 30, 2011 at www.MyIndianaTreasure.org Please consider nominating a Roncalli teacher. Essay Contest: Dale Carnegie Centennial Leadership Scholarship Essay Contest offers students in grades 912 an opportunity to enroll in the Dale Carnegie course, Effective Communications and Human Relations/Skills for Success, if selected as one of the two winners of the essay contest. The deadline for entries is Dec. 31, 2011 and all rules and information can be found at www.facebook.com/DaleCarnegieIndy. Writing Contest: Columbia College in Chicago is sponsoring a young authors writing contest opened to all high school students. Students can submit entries in the following categories: fiction, creative nonfiction and playwriting. The deadline for submit the entries electronic submissions runs between November 21, 2011 and January 16, 2011. There is a brief informational handout in the guidance carousel which has more detailed information on the website and requirements for the contest. Baking Contests: If you are a student (or parent) who likes to bake, you might consider submitting a recipe for any/all of the following contests.

www.marthawhite.com (muffin contest using a Martha White product) www.BettyCrocker.com/mixitupwith Betty http://www.conterstcook.com/ http://midwestliving.com/mwl/file.jsp?item=/contests/MWL_RecipeContest/MWL-RecipeContest0610&ordersrc=google1contestcooking (This is all one site!) Need tutoring? Go an online to access a tutor from 4 p.m. 10 p.m. seven days a week. Getting help is easy. Just go to www.imcpl.org and click on "Homework Help". You can even set it up on your phone with Tutor.com to Go. Homework Help: 1-877-ASK-ROSE Open Houses at Indiana Institutions: Registration is required. Univ. St. Francis: Nov. 12 www.sf.edu/visit or 800-729-4732 (Health Careers Day) IUPUI-Journalism: Nov. 16 https://www.iupui.edu/~visit/reservation/index.php/jagdays/schedule/78 IUPUI: Information: Nov. 21 https://www.iupui.edu/~visit/reservation/index.php/jagdays/schedule/73 Open Houses at out-of-state Institutions: Registration is required. Loras College (IA): daily www.loras.edu/visit Bryn Mawr: Nov. 4, 7, or 14 www.brynmawr.edu/admissions/planning_visit.shtml Kettering University (MI): Nov. 12 admissions.kettering.edu/visit Milwaukee School of Engineering (WI): Dec. 3 admissions.msoe.edu SENIORS, JUNIORS, and SOPHOMORES: Upcoming representatives include: Nov. 21-Western Michigan University at 8:30 Dec. 5---Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) at 8:00 We the Living Essay Contest: Sophomores, juniors, and seniors are invited to submit an essay on the novel, We the Living, written by Ayn Rand. Three topics are presented and students only need to select one topic to write on after reading the novel. More information and the participation rules can be found at: http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/WeTheLiving.aspx?theme=blue The deadline for submitting essays (800-1600 words) is May 5, 2012. There is a $3,000 grand prize plus additional monetary prizes. SENIORS: (new) Graduation Announcements: Seniors recently received packets of information from both Herff-Jones and Jostens regarding the ordering of graduation memorabilia. Please know that the caps, gowns, and tassels have already been ordered for all seniors. Students will be able to keep the cap and tassel but must return the gown after graduation. DO NOT order a cap and gown. If seniors would like a second tassel, they certainly can order it through either of the companies. If you have additional questions about the packets, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Mary Hall, graduation coordinator, or either of the company representatives. Brown Fellows Program: Centre College and the University of Louisville co-sponsor the Brown Fellows Program allows interested students (in either institution) to build an open-ended academic adventure beginning the summer before the freshman year in college. All academic costs (tuition, room & board, and summer enrichment) are fully covered. Students with strong leadership, academic excellence, and a sense of adventure are considered for this program. For more information: www.brownfellows.org or call 502-8961157. Students must apply to either Centre College or the University of Louisville to be considered.

JUNIORS AND SENIORS: Scholarship Presentation: The Marion County Public Library will host an evening presentation on scholarships at the Warren branch (9701 E. 21st Street) on November 17, 2011 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Interested families do not need to pre-register. Panelists for the presentations include representatives from Indiana Dollars for Scholars, IUPUI Office of Student Scholarships, La Plaza, Inc., Sociedad de Amigos de Colombia (SADCO), and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). For additional information, please call 275-4008. JUNIORS and SOPHOMORES: Central Nine OPEN HOUSE: November 30, 6:30 to 8:30 PM For students POSSIBLY considering a Central 9 course of study, please take the time to investigate the programs available at C-9 on November 30. Options include, but are not limited to: Law Enforcement, Fire Safety, EMT, Health Careers, Graphic Design, Auto Collision Technology, Computer Technology, Culinary Arts, Cosmetology and more. Be sure to talk with your counselor about your interests and how you might work this program into your schedule. FRESHMEN and SOPHOMORES: Anthem Essay Contest: Freshmen and sophomores are invited to submit an essay on the novel, Anthem, written by Ayn Rand. Three topics are presented and students only need to select one topic to write on after reading the novel. More information and the participation rules can be found at: http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/Anthem.aspx?theme=blue The deadline for submitting essays (800-1600 words) is March 20, 2012. There is a $2,000 first prize plus additional monetary prizes. FRESHMEN: Study hint: Lighting in your study area may not seem important but studying with low lights can lead to strained and tired eyes which can lead to difficulty concentrating. Having only one light turned on can create a shadow on your text making it more difficult to read. It is suggested that students have several different sources of light when you study. This may seem trivial, but having a good amount of light can make a difference in your concentration and ability to get through material successfully. Information courtesy of the Bepko Learning Center at IUPUI.