Friday, February 27, 2015

Quiz Night - Saturday, March 28

Thursday, February 26, 2015

March College Open Houses

Open House Notices, March 2015
reprinted with permission from College Impressions Newsletter

Abbreviation Key:      OH = Open House Program      IS = Information Session      ON = Overnight Program
TBA = To Be Announced (date not available at time of printing)

Albright Col., Reading, PA, Mar. 28 –Spring Preview I- call (610) 921-726

Alfred U., Alfred, NY, Mar. 21 -Spring Saturday IS for Juniors & Sophomores-   call (607) 871-2115

American International Col., Springfield, MA, Mar. 7, 21, 28 –Saturday Visits in the AM, call (800) 242-3142

Anna Maria Col., Paxton, MA, Mar. 28 -Saturday IS- call (800) 344-4586

Babson Col., Wellesley, MA, Mar. 28 -Spring Preview Day- call (800) 488-3696

Becker Col., Worcester, MA, Mar. 21 –Business Program Overview- Business & Data Science, call (877) 5BECKER

Beloit Col., Beloit, WI, Mar. 28 -Spring Visit Day- call (800) 356-2751

Benjamin Franklin College, Boston, MA, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28 -Saturday Visit- call (617) 423-4630

Boston Architectural Center, Boston, MA, Mar. 2 -IS- 5:30 pm to 7 pm, call (617) 262-5000

Open House Programs - March, 2015 continued…

Boston Col., Chestnut Hill, MA, Mar. –Eagle Eye Sessions, Monday thru Friday - verify Eagle Eye Session - call (800) 360-2522

Bridgeport, U. of, CT, Mar. 7 –Spring OH- Mar. 18 –FASFA Workshop- Mar. 28 –IS & Tour- call (800) EXCEL-UBB

Bridgewater Col., VA, Mar. 28 -OH- call (800) 759-8328

Bryant University, Smithfield, RI, see the Special Enrichment Programs section for info on 18th Annual Woman’s Summit

Bryn Mawr Col., Bryn Mawr, PA, Mar. 21 & 28 -IS- call (610) 526-5000

Canisius Col., Buffalo, NY, Mar. 14 & 21 -Saturday Visit Day- 10 am, call (718) 883-7000

Case Western Reserve, Cleveland, Ohio, Feb. 7 to Mar. 1 -Theater Scholarship Workshop- 8:30 am to 4 pm, call (216) 358-2000

Castleton State Col., Castleton, VT, Mar. 28 –Spring Saturday IS- call (800) 639-8521

Champlain Col., Burlington, VT, Mar. 7, 14 & 28 -Saturday Information Sessions- call (800) 570-5858

Clark U., Worcester, MA, Mar. 7, 14, 21 -Clark Visit Experience- for greater definition, call (508) 793-7711

Colby-Sawyer Col., New London, NH, Mar. 10 & 30 –Evening Tour- Mar. 28 –Select Saturday- call (800) 272-1015

Colgate U., Hamilton, NY, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28 –Saturday at Colgate- call (315) 228-7000

Colorado, U. of, Boulder, CO, Mar. 5 & 10 –Student for a Day- Mar. 20 –Military Student Day- call (303) 492-1411

Cornell U., Ithaca, NY, Feb. 22 & Mar. 5 –Red Carpet Society ON Hosting Program- juniors given preference, call (607) 255-3447

Culinary Institute of America, New York, Mar. 26 -OH- call (800) 285-4627

Dean College, Franklin, MA, Mar. 20 –Discover Dean- Mar. 28 –Saturday with Dean- call (877) 879-3326

D’Youville Col., Buffalo, NY, Mar. 14 –Holiday Visit- call (800) 777-3921

Elizabethtown Col., Elizabethtown, PA, Mar. 30 -Jay for a Day- call (717) 361-1400

Elmira College, Elmira, NY, Mar. 7 –Select Saturday- call (800) 935-6472

Elms Col., Chicopee, MA, Mar. 7 - Interview Day- call (800) 255-3567

Emmanuel Col., Boston, MA, Mar. 21 & 28 –Information Sessions- 11 am to 1 pm, call (617) 735-9715

U, Fairfield, CT, Mar. 22 –Weekend Visit Day- Mar. 28 –Junior OH- call (203) 254-4100

Fitchburg State Col., Fitchburg, MA, Mar. 24 & 21 –Saturday Information Session- 11:30 am, call (978) 665-3144

Florida Institute of Tech., Melbourne, FL, Mar. 29 -Exploration Day- call (800) 888-4248

Florida Southern Col., Lakeland, FL, Mar. 20 & 21 –Scholars Weekend- Mar. 20 –Music & Theatre Audition - call (863) 680-4111

Framingham State U., Framingham, MA, Mar. 7 - Information Session for transfer students- call (508) 626-4500

Franklin Col., Franklin, IN, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28 –Saturday visit- 10 am, call (800) 852-0232

Franklin & Marshall, Lancaster, PA, Mar. 28 -Junior OH- call (877) 678-9111

Franklin Pierce U., Ringe, NH, Mar. 7, 21, 28 -Saturday Tours- call (800) 437-0048

Open House Programs - March, 2015 continued…

Gannon U., Erie, PA, Mar. 21 -Saturday IS & T- Mar. 22 & 23 –ON- call (800) GANNON

Gettysburg Col., Gettysburg, PA, Mar. 28 -Junior OH- call (417) 337-6300

Goucher Col., Baltimore, MD, Mar. 7 -Saturday Visits- call (410) 337-6000

Hallmark Sch. of Photography, Turner Falls, MA, Mar. 7 -OH, Careers in Photography- 12 pm to 3:30 pm, call (413) 863-2478

Hartwick Col., Oneonta, NY, Mar. 14 -Saturday IS- call (888) 427-9425

Hobart Wm. Smith Col., Geneva, NY, Mar. 7, Mar. 28 –Scholarship Day- OH- call (800) 852-2250

Hood Col., Frederick, MD, Mar. 7, 14, 21 -Saturday Presentations- call (800) 922-1599

Hope Col., Holland, MI, Mar. 27 -Junior Days- call (800) 968-7850

Johnson & Wales U., Providence, RI, Mar. 13 –Wildcat Weekend- call (800) 343-2565

Lasell Col., Newton, MA, Mar. 28 -Lasell Day- call (617) 243-2000

Lawrence Mem.-Regis Col. Collaborative ASN Prog., Nursing, Medford, MA, Mar. 5 -OH- 7 pm to 9 pm, call (781) 306-6649

LeMoyne Col., Syracuse, NY, Mar. 30 -Winter Info. Program- noon to 2 pm, call (800) 333-4733

Lesley U. (Col. of Art & Design), Cambridge, MA, Mar. 2 -Threshold Program- 3 pm to 5 pm, call (617) 868-9600

Loyola Col., Baltimore, MD, Mar. 21 -Saturday at Loyola for Sophomores & Juniors- 11 am to 1:30 pm, call (800) 221-9107

Lyndon State Col., Lyndon, VT, Mar. 28 –Electronic Journalism Arts Day- call (802) 626-6413

Maine, U. of, Orono, ME, Mar. 21 & 28 -Saturday Information Days- call (207) 581-1561

Mass. Col. of Lib. Arts, No. Adams, MA, Mar. 14 –Preview Day & Transfer Student Day- call (800) 969-MCLA

UMass Boston, Boston, MA, Mar. 7 -Saturday Showcase, Mini OH- 11 am to 1:30 pm, call (617) 287-6106

U. Mass Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA, Mar. 29 -Experience Dartmouth- call (508) 999-8000

Missouri, U. of, Columbus, MO, Mar. 13 & 20 –Black & Gold Day- call (573) 882-2456

Muhlenberg Col., Allentown, PA, Mar. –Muhlenberg launches Interview program for high school junior class, see Special College Admissions Programs section

Newbury Col., Boston, MA, Feb. 20 –OH- see Program for Counselors section, call (617) 730-7004

New England Tech., Warwick, RI, Mar. 6 -Engineer & Communications Tech. Day- Must R.S.V.P. by Feb. 27, call (800) 736-7744

New Haven, U. of New Haven, CT, March, see Special College Admissions Programs section – Admissions for Departmental Programs

Northeastern U., Boston, MA, see Special College Admissions Programs section for information on Departmental Meetings

Norwich U., Plainfield, VT, Mar. 23 -Spring OH- Mar. 1 to 3 & Mar. 27 to 29 -Leadership Challenge Weekend- see Special Enrichment Programs section, call (800) 622-0154

Paul Smith Col., Lake Placid, NY, Mar. 28 -Campus Visit Day- call (800) 421-2605

Plymouth State Col., Plymouth, NH, Mar. 21 –Spring for high school juniors- call (800) 842-6900
Open House Programs - March, 2015 continued…

Quinnipiac U., Hamden, CT, Mar. 7 & 21 -Saturday IS- call (203) 582-8200

Randolph Macon Col., Ashland, VA, Mar. 2, 9 & 16 –Macon Days- call (800) 888-1762

Hobart Wm. Smith Col., Geneva, NY, Mar. 7 –Junior Visit Day- call (800) 852-2256

Regis Col., Weston, MA, Mar. 7 -Spring Information Session- 9:30 am, call (800) 456-1820

Rhode Island School Of Design, Providence, RI, Mar. 7, 14 -Saturday Program- 1 pm, call (800) 364 RISD

Rhode Island U. of, Kingston, RI, March, Departmental Information Sessions, see Special College Admissions Programs section

St. Andrew’s U. of Scotland, Mar. 11 –Visiting Days- Email www.st-andrews@ac.uk telephone 44 (0) 1334-463330

St. Lawrence U., Canton, NY, Mar. 27 -Junior Visit Day- call (315) 229-5011

St. Michaels Col., Winooski, VT, Mar. 7 - Saturday Tour- call (800) 762-8000

St. Olaf Col., Northfield, MN, Mar. 16 -Junior Preview Day- call (800) 800-3025

Skidmore Col., Saratoga Springs, NY, Mar. 20 & 27 -Junior OH- call (518) 580-5000

Slippery Rock U., Slippery Rock, PA, Mar. 21 & 28 -Select Saturdays- call (800) 729-4778

So. Florida Col., Lakeland, FL, Mar. 20-21 -Scholars Weekend- see Special College Admissions Programs section for Auditions, call (863) 680-4111

So. New Hampshire, U. of, Manchester, NH, Mar. 14 –Saturday Visit- Mar. 27 -Culinary Arts OH- call (800) 642-4968

So. Vermont Col., Bennington, VT, Mar. 9 -Weekend Information Day- call (802) 447-4100

Springfield Col., Springfield, MA, Mar. 7 -Saturday IS, Mar. 12 –OH, Sch. of Social Work- call (800) 343-2000

Stetson U., Deland, FL, Mar. 14 –OH- call (800) 688-0101

Suffolk U., Boston, MA, Mar. 21 –Select Saturday- call (617) 573-8460

SUNY, Syracuse, NY, Col. Engineering, Sci., Forestry, Mar. 20 & 31 –Info. Programs- 1 pm to 4 pm, call (315) 470-6600

Swarthmore Col., Swarthmore, PA, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28 -Tour & IS- call (610) 328-8300

Tampa, U. of, Tampa, FL, Mar. 28 -IS- call (800) 733-4773

Unity Col., Unity, ME, Mar. 7 -Spring OH- call (207) 948-3131

Vanderbilt U., Nashville, TN, Mar. 30 –Black & Gold Day- Jan. 12 to Apr. 5 –“Dore for a Day”- call (615) 322-7111

Vassar Col., Poughkeepsie, NY, Mar. 28 -Saturday Tour & IS- call (800) 827-7270

VMI, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA, Mar. 6 & 7 -OH - call (540) 464-7230

Wagner Col., New York City, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28 -Saturday Overview (usually three)- call (800) 221-1010

Wentworth Inst., Boston, MA, Mar. 21 -Saturday Tours- call (617) 989-4590

Western New England U., Springfield, MA, Mar. 29 –OH, accepted students only- call (800) 782-1122

Wheelock Col., Boston, MA, Mar. 29 -Accepted Student Day- call (617) 734-5200
Open House Programs - March, 2015 continued…

Wittenberg U., Springfield, Ohio, Mar. 30 –Lutheran Student Tiger Day- call (937) 327-6231

Woocester, Col. of, Woocester, Ohio, Mar. 28 –Scott Saturday- call (330) 263-2322

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Weather Related Issues at Hull High School

It is great to have all the students, faculty and staff back at Hull High School!

There have been three weather-related incidents over the past few days of which I want to make you aware.

We did have a leak in the cafeteria today. There are air vents on the roof and although the custodial staff has done a great job of shoveling the snow off of the roof, they did miss a few. With the warmer temperatures today (34 degrees IS considered warmer this month!), as the snow melted water did come through the vents. This caused a pretty big leak in the cafeteria. School Business Manager Matt Gillis, Facilities Manager Frank Campbell and I inspected this today and our wonderful custodial staff (along with Jim Quatromoni) fixed the problem. This was an isolated incident and we have confirmed that all air vents are now clear of snow
We discovered on Monday that a decorative piece of concrete on the roof above one of our back entrances had cracked and separated from the building. This door is used by teachers entering the school from the rear parking lot and as an emergency exit. Dr. Tyrell and I worked with Building Commissioner Peter Lombardo and Asst. Fire Chief Andy Thomas to assess the situation. Scaffolding has been put up to ensure the safety of those using this entrance. This necessitated restricting access to that doorway and the rear stairwell for a few days. We have been assured by the Building Commissioner that when the scaffolding project is completed tomorrow that the use of the door and stairwell will be absolutely safe.
Drifting snow has piled against half of the cafeteria windows. Out of an abundance of caution, we have moved several lunch tables away from the windows.

As you know, the safety of our students is our first priority. These two situations have been addressed and we believe that we have identified all weather-related issues. There is still a lot of snow out there that needs to melt and we will continue to assess the situation each day. Please know that our school community continues to be a safe and nurturing environment for all of our students.

On a separate note – in their advisories this morning, our students were asked to predict when there would be no snow remaining in the courtyard. The advisory that comes closest to picking the day when there is no snow left will be given a pizza party. I don’t even want to tell you how many advisories guessed that it would be May before the snow is gone! Here’s hoping that they are wrong!

As always – please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns about our school.

Have a great night!

Mike Devine

The Memory Project

The Memory Project

Recently, eight students from Mrs. Davis’s art classes participated in a special project called the Memory Project. Students created portraits for girls ages 17-19 who live in India. These girls have either been neglected, orphaned, or disadvantaged and have few keepsakes to call their own. The completed portraits have been sent to the Memory Project coordinator in Wisconsin and will be hand delivered to the girls in India. Pictures of the deliveries will follow!

Memory Project Participants:

Kendall Carmody: Portrait created for Kanchan

Danalice Lopes: Portrait created for Swati

Jill Larsen: Portrait created for Sneha

Ricky Whiting: Portrait created for Prerna

Joe Zinkus: Portrait created for Sunita

Spencer Gamble: Portrait created for Roshni

Jill Larsen and Cameron Hill: Portrait created for Manisha

Mckel Maxwell: Portrait created for Harmeen

More about the Memory Project:

“The Memory Project is a unique initiative in which art students create portraits for children and teens around the world who have been neglected, orphaned, or disadvantaged. Given that kids in such situations tend to have few personal keepsakes, we're aiming to provide them with special memories that capture a piece of their childhood - portable pieces of their personal history. As much as possible, we also want to help the kids see themselves as works of art.

To do this, art students receive photos of kids on our waiting list and then work in any medium to create the portraits (drawing, painting, digital art, collage, etc). Next, we deliver the portraits to the kids as gifts. We also take photos of the kids holding the portraits so the art students can see the delivery in action.

The Memory Project was developed by Ben Schumaker as a graduate student of social work at the University of Wisconsin.

In 2003, while volunteering at an orphanage in Guatemala, Ben learned that the kids had few special belongings to represent moments of their childhood. They had very few photos, for example, to serve as memories from their early years. Since Ben had always enjoyed making portraits in school art classes, he had the idea to get art students involved in creating portraits for the kids. The Memory Project was officially born in 2004 and Ben still coordinates it full-time today. To date the project has created nearly 50,000 portraits for kids in 34 countries, and we intend to keep going as long as possible.

We aim to create portraits for children anywhere in the world who have faced substantial hardship and have few personal keepsakes to call their own. The kids who receive our portraits range in age from 0 – 18 years, and every one has a different story.

Many of the children receiving our portraits live in residential children’s homes (a.k.a. “orphanages”), but that doesn’t mean they are literally “orphans.” In fact, most children living in orphanages around the world are not there because both of their parents are deceased. Some have lost one or both parents, but many are there for reasons of abuse, neglect, or simply because one or both parents are living in extreme poverty and not able to adequately feed and care for them.

Considering that every child’s background is unique, we don’t follow specific rules about which kids we involve and which we don’t. Rather, we work with many different nonprofit organizations to create portraits for the children they serve.”

Source: (www.memoryproject.org)

Hull Students Win Boston Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

Seven students from Hull High School submitted artwork and/or art portfolios to the 2015 Boston Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. As described on its website, “Since 1923, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards have recognized the vision, ingenuity, and talent of our nation’s youth, and provided opportunities for creative teens to be celebrated. Each year, increasing numbers of teens participate in the program, and become a part of our community–-young artists and writers, filmmakers and photographers, poets, and sculptors, along with countless educators who support and encourage the creative process. The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards has grown to be the nation’s longest-running, most prestigious recognition initiative for creative teens, and the largest source of scholarships for young artists and writers.”

Participants in the 2015 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards:

Kendall Carmody Grade: 12, Jillian Larsen (Grade 10), Jack Morton (Grade 12), Annabella Palermo-Cristaldi (Grade 10),

Makayla Sullivan (Grade 12), Allison Tarnovean (Grade 12), Sydney Voss Kernan (Grade 12)

Winners:

Silver Key: Kendall Carmody (Grade 12) Title: More than Meets the Eye, Category: Drawing and Illustration Honorable Mention: Allison Tarnovean (Grade 12) Title: Musical Stairs Category: Drawing and Illustration Honorable Mention: Allison Tarnovean (Grade 12) Title: It's Okay to Be Unique Category: Drawing and Illustration

Allison Tarnovean:

Kendal Carmody:

Allison Tarnovean:

Empty Bowl South Shore 2015 - Art Department Fundraiser to Fight Hunger

Did you know?

“The poverty rate in Massachusetts is the highest its been since 1960.” (www.projectbread.org)

Join us for EMPTY BOWLS SOUTH SHORE 2015 and help fight hunger one bowl at a time!

As the African proverb goes, "When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion!"

WHO: Area High School ceramics students and South Shore Art Center to hold

EMPTY BOWLS fundraiser

WHEN: Thursday, April 16, 2015 from 5:00-7:00 PM

WHERE: South Shore Art Center, Cohasset, MA (address below).

“Empty Bowls is an international grassroots effort to fight hunger and was created by The Imagine Render Group. The basic premise is simple: Potters and other craftspeople, educators and others work with the community to create handcrafted bowls. Guests are invited to a simple meal of soup and bread. In exchange for a cash donation, guests are asked to keep a bowl as a reminder of all the empty bowls in the world. The money raised is donated to an organization working to end hunger and food insecurity.” Website: http://www.emptybowls.net/.

Students from Hull, Hingham, Braintree and Cohasset High Schools Ceramics and 3D Art classes are producing wonderful bowls for this event. Enjoy a light meal of soup and bread, donated by Whole Foods Market, Hingham while listening to musical entertainment from Hull High School Ensemble Group. All donations will go to Project Bread (projectbread.org) and Outreach, Inc. (www.outreachprogram.org). Each organization will have a speaker at the event to explain the work they do to feed the hungry. Additional artwork by students and local artists will be offered in a silent auction as a donation to this important cause.

This event is being sponsored by Whole Foods Market, Hingham, Hull PTO and Hull Boosters.

Contact: emptybowlssouthshore@gmail.com for further questions.

COST: Adults $20, Student/child ($10)

Admission includes a light meal of soup and bread and handmade keepsake bowl.

Purchase tickets online at: https://unipaygold.unibank.com/Default.aspx?customerid=1039

Click the Art Program link.

South Shore Art Center is located at 119 Ripley Road, Cohasset. Gallery hours

are Monday through Saturday, 10-4 and Sunday, 12-4. For more information, visit

www.ssac.org or call 781-383-2787.

Junior Parent Night

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Exhibition Room, 7:00PM

On Wednesday Feb 25th, the guidance department will be holding a Junior information night to help inform parents and students on their upcoming college process. We will have a guest speaker from Boston College to explain the college experience and admission process. We look forward to seeing you at 7pm on the 25th! All are welcome!

New Scholarships

Kohl's Cares Scholarship Program:

Kohl's Cares Scholarship Program

How does it work?

Students must be between the age of 6 and 18 as of March 15, 2015 and not yet a high school graduate.
The student’s volunteer actions should be described in detail on the nomination.
Volunteer efforts must have occurred in the last year.
Winners will be chosen based on the benefits and outcomes of their volunteer service.
Nominators must be 21 or older.

What can they win?

Local winners will each receive a $50 Kohl’s Gift Card.
Regional winners will receive a $1,000 scholarship for higher education.
National winners will each receive a $10,000 scholarship, plus Kohl’s will donate $1,000 to a nonprofit of the student’s choice.

Deadline to submit nominations: March 13, 2015

https://kohls.scholarshipamerica.org/

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Charles Eliot Scholarship:

The Charles Eliot Scholarship was established by MAPC in memory of Charles W. Eliot, II. Mr. Eliot was an advocate of regional cooperation and was especially interested in in land use planning as it affected transportation (coordination of trains, buses, cars, bicycles, and pedestrians), the need for communities to balance residential, business and open space, and the role of planning to solve modern problems (like today’s climate change).
This scholarship is open to any senior in a secondary school in the 101 city-and-town MAPC region who is planning to further his/her education in these fields, which were of significant value to Mr. Eliot. A cash prize of at least $500 will be awarded in the form of a scholarship to the school of the recipient's choice.

Deadline and application

Download the application packet. Deadline is April 17th, 2015.
Award will be presented at the MAPC Annual Council Meeting on May 27, 2015.

Please review the brief summary of the accomplishments of Charles W. Eliot below prior to submitting an application.
For more information about the scholarship, contact Thomas Hauenstein.
Applications for this award should be sent to:
Metropolitan Area Planning Council
Attn: Charles W. Eliot Scholarship
60 Temple Place
Boston, MA 02111

Deadline is April 17th, 2015

http://www.mapc.org/eliot-scholarship

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Rotary Club of Hingham and Hull - Service Above Self Scholarship:

Graduating seniors are eligible to apply for scholarships which will be awarded on the basis of:

scholastic ability and achievement
community involvement
financial requirements
recommendations of the school guidance counselors, teachers, community leaders and employers.

Applications are available in Guidance.

Deadline: April 1, 2015

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Junior Parent Night

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Exhibition Room, 7:00PM

Monday, February 23, 2015

Scholarships

2015 REBEKAH ASSEMBLY OF MASSACHUSETTS

(Independent Order of Odd Fellows)

THE REBEKAH ASSEMBLY OF MASSACHUSETTS-This $500 scholarship program is open to seniors applying to 2 or 4 year colleges. Financial need is a consideration. (Pick up application in Guidance.)

The application deadline is March 15th.

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South Shore Bay Band

South Shore Bay Band is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving musicians the opportunity to play and perform concert band music for the south shore communities. Our band members range in age from high school to senior adults. We perform summer outdoor concerts in the south shore area. Money raised from these concerts goes to charitable causes, such as our Music Achievement Scholarship Awards.

Everyone associated with the South Shore Bay Band is very pleased to be able to offer these scholarships and we hope to continue to do so for many years to come.

Deadline: April 6, 2015

Friday, February 20, 2015

Scholarship Opportunities

New Scholarship Opportunities:

The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) Scholarships:hip

AMDA is accepting nominations for students who plan to pursue their post-secondary education. Please speak to Mrs. Kelliher or Mrs. Troy regarding the nomination process.. Students must plan to enroll in the Bachelor of Fine Arts or Conservatory Programs.

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Rockland Trust Scholarship:

Six $2,500 scholarships will be awarded
Graduating seniors in the counties of Plymouth, Barnstable, and Bristol. In addition, Seniors in the towns of Allston, Braintree, Brighton, Brookline, Cohasset, Jamaica Plain, Norwood, Quincy, Randolph, Somerville, Stoughton, Watertown, West Roxbury, Westwood, Wellesley, and Weymouth are also eligible to apply.
To apply, download the application or pick one up at your local Rockland Trust branch.
Deadline: March 14, 2015

https://www.rocklandtrust.com/about-us/in-the-community/scholarships

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Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias:

Students must submit a written resume of their community service achievements -- academic achievements have no bearing on this scholarship
Two letters of recommendation confirming your community service
Resumes and letters should be mailed to the:

Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias

458 Pearl Street

Stoughton, MA 02072

Deadline: April 1, 2015

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William T Adams Memorial Scholarship - Music Majors:

This completed application form.
Personal letter from applicant answering:
“What factors contributed to your decision to major in music?”
2 letters of recommendation: one must be from your high school music teacher.
Copy of your high school transcript
Copy of college’s offer of admission letter
Deadline: April 13, 2015

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Abbott & Fenner Scholarship Program:

Application Procedure for 2015

To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com

Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals.

Deadline: June 15, 2015

http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

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Massachusetts Broadcasters Association Scholarship:

The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association is committed to furthering the broadcast industry by helping Massachusetts’ best and brightest students pursue a career in broadcasting.

Students who are permanent residents of Massachusetts and plan to or are enrolled at an accredited institution of higher learning are encouraged to apply for the MBA’s Broadcaster Scholarship Program. The MBA awards ten (10) scholarships annually in the amount of $2,000 to students pursuing a career in over-the-air broadcasting. In addition, a $3,000 is awarded in honor of the former President of the MBA, Al Sprague.

Deadline: April 3, 2015

http://www.massbroadcasters.org/scholarship_program

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StudentScholarship.og

A variety of scholarships are listed.

http://www.studentscholarships.org/

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Imperial Court of Rhode Island at Providence's Scholarship - LGBTQ community identification:

Qualifications and Obligations

• This scholarship is open to any individual that has either graduated or is about to graduate who is interested in pursuing a level of higher education and identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community or who has a parent or guardian who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community.

• In the event that the LGBTQ connection pertains to a parent and/or guardian, the parent/guardian will also be required to sign a media release for publicity purposes acknowledging that their names and/ or images may be used in media or printed materials

• The recipient(s) is requested to attend the annual Imperial Court of Rhode Island Coronation Ball on Saturday, April 18^th, 2015 at the Providence Biltmore Hotel or another official Imperial Court of Rhode Island Coronation Weekend event for the award presentation.
*The recipient will received 2 complementary tickets to the Coronation Ball

• Each applicant will need to provide proof of residency within the state of Rhode Island or the following counties in Massachusetts: Worcester, Bristol, Norfolk, and Plymouth.

• Each applicant will be required to include a copy of their high school transcript and/or GED certificate with the application.

• Prior to the disbursement of award monies, the recipient will need to provide written proof, in the form of an acceptance letter from the post-secondary institution, to the Imperial Court of Rhode Island

• Funds from the scholarship will be used as payment toward the recipient’s tuition at a post-secondary accredited institution. Monies will be submitted directly to the institution as identified by applicant.

• Completed applications should be mailed to:

Imperial Court of Rhode Island at Providence
Attn: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 6083
Providence, RI 02940

*All application submissions must be postmarked by Friday, March 13^th, 2015*

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Thursday, February 19, 2015

Boston College Splash

Boston College Splash!

Boston College is Opening its Doors to Your Students

Boston College Splash is a program that provides students in grades 7-12 a window into the college experience with a full-day of FREE classes created and taught by BC students. Courses range from "How to Pick Classes and Study Skills for College" to "Beyond the Wall: A Deeper Look into Game of Thrones" to "Are You Alive? Assessing Vitals and More!" and many more! Your high school students will have the freedom to schedule whichever courses interest them most. All are welcome at BC Splash, where your students can foster a life-long enthusiasm for knowledge. We hope to see your students in class and on campus March 29th!

We need YOUR help!

BC Splash needs your help to open the doors to this enriching and fun event for your students. As administrators, nobody knows your students' academic interests and aspirations better than you. Whether it be over announcements, fliers, or one-on-one with students, encourage them to spend one Sunday in March to share their interests with enthusiastic undergrads at BC in one exciting day!

Important 2015 Dates

February 25-March 25
Student Registration

Register at:
www.bcsplash.com

SUNDAY, March 29
9AM - 4PM

Spring Splash