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1/13/16
HURON HIGH SCHOOL
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2016

1.  The Tiger swim teams came home from Castalia on Monday night with a pair of convincing wins. The girls won 109-74 taking first in 9 of 12 events. The boys were victorious 107-63 while losing only 2 events. Top performers were  Maggie Nelson, Melissa Wirtz, Anna Martello, Anna Findley, McKenzi Smercina, Auggie Beckman, Marc Dieter and Jared Planthaber.

2. 
Winter athletes, cheerleaders and any extra curricular participants are reminded that you must be here for the duration of the day in order to participate in any after school practices or events.  Also, students are not allowed to call home for an early release - parents must call in the morning.

3. 
Attention all Seniors who are 17 and older and in good standing:  You may apply to work at the polls for the upcoming Ohio Primary election on Tuesday, March 15.  Applications are available in room 206 and are due back by to Mrs. Merckens by Friday, January 22.

4. 
Huron Rotary's Interact Club is accepting membership applications. The Interact Club is trying to better the world through community and global projects. If you are interested in joining, please pick up an application form in the office or contact Grace Moser for more information. The forms are due back to the office by January 19, 2016.

5.  Attention all students who are planning on going to EHOVE next year: If you missed your EHOVE field trip, have additional questions, or would like to participate in the Shadow Day, please see Mrs. Fahr in the Guidance Office.  EHOVE Shadow Day is Jan. 26th.

6.  Attention all SENIORS who are working towards the Diploma of Distinction: You must have 50 hours of documented and approved community service turned in to Mr. Munafo NO LATER THAN THE LAST DAY OF 1st SEMESTER (JAN.15th).  For Seniors, no community service hours will be accepted after this deadline.

7.  Attention all students interested in applying to EHOVE: The deadline to apply for 1st round applications is Feb. 5th.  Please make sure to submit your application online today at www.ehove.net if you are interested in attending!
8.   With the end of the semester quickly approaching, students are reminded to take care of any school fees, overdue library books/fines, lunch fees, etc or you grade card may be withheld. 

9.  OHIO OPERATING ENGINEERS APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING PROGRAM:  Operating Engineers build roads, bridges, dams, and assist in construction of large buildings and other structures.  Stop into the Guidance office to learn how you can take advantage of the opportunity to become part of the Operating Engineers Apprenticeship Program and visit their website at www.local18training.com.

10.  New scholarships available in the Guidance office:

HUTTON JUNIOR FISHERIES BIOLOGY PROGRAM – Paid Internship opportunity and a $4,000 scholarship award for high school juniors or seniors interested in learning more about Environmental and Marine biology issues.  More information is available in the Guidance office.  Apply online for summer of 2016 at http://hutton.fisheries.org/ APPLICATION DEADLINE FEBRUARY 27, 2016.

WILLIAM D. SQUIRES EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC. – Several scholarship awards of $3,000 per year available to high school seniors with financial need, solid career goals, and a minimum 3.20 cumulative GPA.  More information is available in the Guidance office.  Applications can be found at www.wmdsquiresfoundation.org  DEADLINE IS APRIL 5, 2016.

MINORITY JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP – Award of $1,500 available to a minority high school senior who plans to pursue a career relevant to the newspaper industry, particularly journalism, advertising, marketing, or a communications degree program at an Ohio college or university.  Stop into the Guidance office for more information.  DEADLINE MARCH 31, 2016.

WURZBURGER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR FRENCH STUDIES – Award of $8,000 available to qualifying high school seniors taking French 4 or 5 to Major in French at BGSU.  More information is available in the Guidance office and by visiting www.bgsu.edu/rocsscholarships.  DEADLINE TO APPLY IS FEBRUARY 1, 2016.

NURSING SCHOOLS ALMANAC – Award of $1,000 available to high school seniors planning to pursue post-secondary education in nursing.  Students with strong science and mathematics academics and a passion for the nursing profession will be considered.  More information can be found by visiting www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com.  DEADLINE TO APPLY IS JUNE 30, 2016.


11.  Lunch today is chicken nuggets & mashed potatoes or a toasted Italian sub.

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Wrestling Super Tri (home) 6:00pm