International Dance Festival

The University of Maine is proud to sponsor the sixth annual International Dance Festival on Saturday February 20, at 2:00 pm and at 7:00 pm at the Collins Center for the Arts, University of Maine. This event is designed to provide an opportunity for the public to enjoy the rich cultural heritage of the many countries and cultures represented on their campus. The festival will feature dances from over a dozen different regions of the world performed by University of Maine students. The festival is free and open to everyone. If you have any questions or need additional information, stop by guidance.

Summer Opportunities

National Conservation Crews for High School students age 15-19

 

*Gain hands-on conservation and outdoor skills

* 3 – 5 week projects in parks and forests

* Crews of 6 – 8 students lead by 2 trained adult leaders

*Camping equipment and meals provided.

 

For three-to-five weeks during each summer, high school students engage in meaningful programs that promote citizenship, teamwork and stewardship of the land. SCA National Conservation Crew members complete many types of projects: Building trails, shelters, and bridges, restoring habitats, and maintaining historic sites on public lands. If you are interested visit www.thesca.org

 

 

Learn in the Bay of Fundy –Huntsman Ocean Sciences

 

Summer courses 2010

High school students (age 15-18):                                                           Teachers institute:

Marine Biology July 11 -16                                                                      Marine Biodiversity July 26-30

Marine Vertebrates August 3-7

 

Located in New Brunswick, at the mouth of the Bay of Fundy, the Huntsman Marine Science Centre is a not-for-profit organization with an educational mission to foster an “active stewardship” of our oceans. Educating students and teachers about their role is critical to this mission. Participating in our all-inclusive courses is an excellent way for students and teachers to enhance their knowledge through a hands-on experience with like-minded peers.

Visit their website for more information www.huntsmanmarine.ca

 

A couple of events for interested students

Engineers Week Expo

A celebration of Engineers Week for students and their families, teachers and friends:

 

Saturday, February 27, 2010 9am – 2 pm at The University of Maine Field House Orono, Maine.

There will be a $2 per person donation at the door.

 

 

Maine Entrepreneurship Week event

 

Come to the Hannaford Lecture Hall at the University of Southern Maine Abromson Center on Feb 23^rd at 6 pm. Six world-class entrepreneurs will share their stories, and their adventures.

 

If you are interested in either - there will be more information located in guidance.

 

 

 

PSAT/College Access/AP Info

Sophomore and Junior Students and Parents

A letter went out recently to inform you about the PSAT/College Access/AP
Info Night we are having on February 22nd at 6 PM in the cafe. This is a
great opportunity to come and learn about how to improve SAT scores, find
out what you need to do to prepare to go on to college, and to find out more
about our Advanced Placement Program.

If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Ketch or Mr. Doty. Snacks
will be provided!!

AP Exams

Students- Deadline for signing up for any AP Exam is March 18th. If you
have not received a red book, please see Mrs. Ketch is the Student Services
Office. The deposit of $13 per test in cash or check should be given to
Mrs. St.Louis in the Student Services office. (checks should be made out to
Old Town High school)

The Balance of $73 is due before you take your exam.

New Scholarships

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

 

New Scholarships

RSU34 EDUCATION ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

Eligible             Relative who is a member of the RSU34 Education Association

To Apply          Applications are available in guidance

 

 

College Acceptances

Congratulations to the following students for their acceptances:

 

Zakary Kochis for Husson University major in Business Administration-Sports Management

Kasey Thurston for Husson University

Garrett Johnson for Northern Maine Community College major in Electrical Construction & Maintenance

Whitney Buck for Becker College major in the Veterinary Tech. Program.

Molly Baillargeon for Eastern Maine Community College  

Rachel Kosnow for University of Maine at Farmington and University of Southern Maine major in English

Jessica Hamilton for The University of Maine major in Studio Art

PrepMe

Juniors- On Wednesday during ATS, student services staff will be coming
around to give information about the PrepMe program- a free on-line
opportunity to help prepare students for the SAT.

Students will need to sign up by 2 PM on Friday 2/5/10 if they are
interested. See Mrs. St.Louis to Sign up!

For more information visit www.prepme.com or see Mrs. Ketch in the Student
Services Office.

Brown Bag Lunch Series

Monday February 8th from 11:15 ­ 12: 15 will be the next installment of the
brown bag lunch series. This talk will feature a profession in the
department of Kinesiology. Students who major in Kinesiology can go onto
careers in Physical Education, Athletic Training/Sports Medicine and
Physical Therapy.
Lunch will be provided.

Juniors and Seniors who are interested should sign up in Guidance with Mrs.
St.Louis. Space is limited to 20 participants.

--
Amy Ketch
Assistant Principal- Academics
Old Town High School
827-3910 x309

National Guard

February 4^th at 1:00 The National Guard representative will be in the guidance office.

 If you are interested in speaking with him sign up in the guidance office.

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           May

 

MAUDE MACKENZIE SCHOLARSHIP (GFWC/Maine Federation of Women’s Club)

Eligible             Student who has been accepted by a college or university. Academic Average, Service in school and community.

Amount            $1000.00

To Apply          Ask for application in the guidance office

Deadline           April

They also have an interest-free loan application

 

MAINE INKEEPERS EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Eligible             Open to any Maine student pursing a career in the lodging or foodservice field who will be attending a university or vocational school for hotel or foodservice management and operations.

To Apply          Ask guidance for application

Deadline           April

 

MAINELY CHARACTER

Eligible             -Maine High School Senior who demonstrates courage, integrity, responsibility and concern for others.

Amount            (1) $5,000.

To Apply          www.mainelycharacter.org

Deadline           March 1