Summer Work

Maine Conservation Corps is looking for people to join their Field Team Program. These teams work throughout the state building trails, and are comprised of young men and women from all areas of Maine. The work is challenging, and the rewards are many. The people who serve carry enduring memories of good times and good friends for years to come.

 

Qualifications: Have the ability to live and perform strenuous work under challenging conditions, have the desire to learn and serve with others to make a difference, be at least 18 years old, and must be a US citizen.

For more information and applications visit your guidance office or e-mail corps.conservation@maine.gov. Application deadline April 4, 2008.

New Scholarship

RAINBOW AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS SCHOLARSHIP (RBPA)

Eligible             Graduating high school senior; accepted at an accredited institution; must be able to attend and speak at the Awards dinner in May

Amount            (2) $3,000.00

To Apply          Ask for an application in the guidance office when posted or www.rbpa.org

Deadline           March 15

 

Spring Break Recreational and Educational Experience for students diagnosed with HFA or AS. (High functioning Autistic students or student diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome) at Camp CaPella the week of April 21, 2008 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; for grades 3 – 9. If you are interested there are Registration Forms located in the guidance office at the Old Town High School or e-mail Eva Szillery at  eva.szillery-mmsets@me.acadia.net.

 

New Scholarships

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION – MAINE CHAPTER 276

Eligible             Graduating high school senior (male or female); desire a career in construction, construction management, architecture, civil, mechanical, structural, or electrical engineering; must be enrolled as a full time student.

Amount            $500.00

To Apply          Ask for an application in guidance

Deadline           April 18

 

INSURANCE WOMEN OF EASTERN MAINE SCHOLARSHIP

Eligible             Graduating high school senior planning to pursue further education in Business

Amount            $250

To Apply          Ask for an application in the guidance office

Deadline           May 1.

 

FUTURAMA YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP IN MEMORY OF RACHEL E. LEMIEUX

Eligible             Maine resident who will graduate from high school and enroll in an accredited college or school; demonstrate financial need.

Amount            $1,200.00

To Apply          Ask for an application in the guidance office when posted.

Deadline           April 20

 

 

FUTURAMA YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP IN MEMORY OF ARLINE ANDREWS LOVEJOY

Eligible             Maine high school senior girl who will graduate from high school and demonstrate financial need

Amount            $1,200.00

To Apply          Ask for an application in the guidance office.

Deadline           April 20

 

FUTURAMA YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP IN MEMORY OF JEANNE L. HAMMOND

Eligible             Maine resident who will graduate from high school and enroll in an accredited college or school; demonstrate financial need.

Amount            $1,200.00

To Apply          Ask for an application in the guidance office when posted.

Deadline           April 20

 

KIWANIS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP (OLD TOWN/ORONO)

Eligible             Academic achievement, evidence of financial need, and service to school and community

Amount            Two scholarships in the amount of $1,200 renewable for a second year.

To Apply          Ask for an application in the guidance office.

Deadline           March

 

College Acceptances

Congratulations to the following students for their college acceptances:

Casey Cox for Eastern Maine Community College major in Surgical Technology

And Mary Callaway for The University of Maine major in Political Science.