Scholarships & Awards for the Class of 2014

Emerging Leader Scholarship Award through Wheelock College

 

Award Amount:  $1000

Requirements:

• be a high school senior in the 2013-2014 academic year.
• reside in Massachusetts
• have plans to participate in advanced study during 2014-2015 at a college or in a vocational or other secondary education program or other secondary education institution; and
• not be employed by any established nonprofit, religious, or community organization that he/she may serve.

 

• Demonstrate leadership in creating change in his or her community through community service:
• Leadership may involve issues and areas such as the arts, child or elderly services, housing, hunger, health and safety, tutoring, the environment, or other activities that benefit the community
• Service may include developing, heading, or implementing new or existing community projects or volunteer programs.
• Perform a leadership activity that is voluntary.  Their service may not be performed as a requirement of an academic or other organizational program.

 

 

How to Apply:

 

Please bring a copy of your resume to the guidance office by the deadline below.  HHS can nominate students who meet all of the above criteria.

 

Deadline:  October 1, 2013

 

 

AES Engineers Scholarship

 

Award Amount:  $500

Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of the AES web site.  Full details are available at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

 

 

Deadline:  October 4, 2013

Prudential Spirit of Community Award

 

For more information or to apply, click here:  https://spirit.prudential.com



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Scholarships & Awards for the Class of 2014

This year all potential scholarships and awards will be posted right here on the HHS Blog!  They will be added as they come in through the guidance office.  Please make sure to read instructions carefully so you know exactly how and when to apply.  All the scholarships & awards will be tagged "Scholarships 2014." 

The scholarships posted on the HHS Blog are from organizations that have reached out to us via mail or email to help them promote their award.  For college/university-specific scholarships, students should check the Financial Aid page of the school's website.  Students can also search for scholarships using q national search engine (ex: http://www.scholarships.com/).

Upcoming Events at Hull High School:

Thursday, September 12th:

Open House

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Auditorium

 

  

Thursday, October 3rd:

Senior Parents Night

7:00 PM

Exhibition Room

New Teacher Profiles: Daniel DeLollis - Industrial Technology

Hull High School

New Teacher Profiles

Daniel DeLollis

        

        Can you tell us a little about your background?

After High School I spent 27 years working as a machine operator for one of the largest companies in the world (Norton Company/ St. Gobain).  I come from a large family and grew up in the town of Auburn.  I attended Auburn High School (Home of the Auburn Dandies) where I played hockey.  My favorite subjects were English, Social Studies and Wood Shop.  In 1982 I moved to Ayer where I’ve lived for thirty one years-eighteen years in my current home.

        Why did you become a teacher?

Back in the early nineties the company introduced basic skills class and I became interested in computers as a result of the course Computer Enhanced Blueprint Reading.  I met the instructor, Fran Graves who also attended Auburn High School and was/ is a Technology Education teacher.  Fran was inspirational and enthusiastic causing me to say to myself, “I think I’d like to become a Tech Ed teacher”.  After years of working rotating shifts (first and second) in the summer of 1993 the company did away with rotating shifts and with sixteen years in the company I did not have enough seniority for first shift, the shift of choice.  One Friday afternoon in August when it was around one hundred degrees and as humid as it gets I said to myself, “Do I want to do this for the next thirty years”?  This was not only the uncomfortable environment but also lots of heavy lifting and other physically demanding activities.  Of course, the answer was “no” so I checked into Fitchburg State College in the pursuit of a Technology Education degree where I attended classes in the morning and worked 2:30 to 11:00.  A part time student I stuck it out for eleven years and graduated (Magna Cum Laude) in 2004.  I took my first teaching job in August of 2004.

What are your first impressions of Hull High School?

        My very first impression about Hull High School supports what I do.  I would like to thank and give a huuuuuuuuge             round of applause to Mr. Devine, Mr. Sivo, the school committee and others (i.e. Mr. Augusterne) who have worked             hard to fully support and revive the Tech Ed program.  After working in two districts where the Tech Ed program was          eliminated I feel very fortunate to be here.  My other first impression of Hull High School is that we are located in a                beautiful part of the world.  Finally, now five days into the school year my third first impression of Hull High School is          that I am surrounded by really good kids and very helpful and supportive colleagues.

 What do you love about your particular content area?

     The students are always the best part of teaching.  I want to pass along the skills I learned from my shop teachers to           my students.  Building fine woodworking projects with young people is what I love about my content area.When a               student is proud of their accomplishments and takes pride in their work that is what gives me goose bumps.

Tell us something interesting about yourself that your students do not know.

  I am the proud subordinate of two Golden Retrievers, have two fireplaces and the right color tractor.  I live in another          nice part of the world and my home sits on three and one half acres.   For fun, I play pick-up hockey on Saturday nights     and I’m a pretty good back liner.  I missed two games in the last year.  I sort of look at it as a commitment.  These games       are huuuuuuuge and you’re never sorry you came.

New Teacher Profiles: Blythe Cowen - Social Studies

Hull High School 

New Teacher Profile

Blythe Cowen

Can you tell us a little about your background?

I started my career in historic preservation education at the John Jay Homestead in Katonah, NY and developed my love of teaching history to students from there. I received my bachelor's degree from Gettysburg College (where Civil War reenactors could be seen year round!) and earned a master’s from Glasgow University across the pond. After working in museums for 3 years I got my masters in teaching at Tufts and have been teaching high school history for 2 years. I grew up in Southern Mass and in Connecticut and am very excited to now be on the South Shore.

Why did you become a teacher?

I became a teacher because I believe in guiding the members of the next generation to become active, responsible, positive, participating citizens in not only our local communities, but in our global community.

What are your first impressions of Hull High School?

I've had a great first impression. The students, teachers, administrators and parents that I've met so far have only been welcoming. From the historic bus tour of hull during new teacher orientation, to the parent-provided breakfast during the first week of school, I am warmed by the generosity of this community.

What do you love about your particular content area?

I love that history can show us why we live the way we do now. I love that it can reveal truths about the human condition that help us to understand we are all, as human beings, more alike than different. And I love that history is essentially a study in empathy. No matter which war or cultural movement or political development we learn about, studying history can help us all be more open-minded, compassionate, accepting individuals. And that is something we need more of in our world today!

 Tell us something interesting about yourself that your students do not know.

I have a variety of interests beyond history. I am a flutist and greatly enjoy the thriving Celtic music scene in Boston. I am a big fan of Autumn. Nothing makes me quite as happy as apple cider and cider doughnuts. Mmmm. I love getting outdoors when I can and enjoy sailing, kayaking, and hiking. Especially in the fall!