By: BHS News Staff
January 23, 2024
Happy Tuesday, BHS! Glad you enjoyed last week’s snow days; we sure did! Now, here are some reminders for the end of January and beyond.
First off, please remember that the first Prom Committee meeting is TODAY at 3:05 in Mrs. Holko’s room (271). Bring your creative ideas to make this the best prom ever.
Next, there will be a Drama Club Parent Meeting TODAY at 6:30 in the choir room. For more information, contact Mrs. Cipriani.
Seniors, do you want free money for college? There are numerous scholarships available, and below is a brief summary of each. If you are a senior, please consider applying as every scholarship will help you decrease your collegiate tuition. For more information, visit the senior Google Classroom.
*Cleveland Hockey Booster Club: Senior hockey players, the Cleveland Hockey Booster Club is now accepting applications from high school seniors currently playing hockey and planning to attend college or a trade school in 2024. Four scholarships will be awarded with a minimum amount of $2,000. There is no GPA requirement; however, two recommendation letters and a 2–3 page essay are required by March 1.
*Kappa Alpha PSI: “Our goal is to identify candidates who understand how world affairs affect them and their communities. The successful applicant will have a healthy understanding of local, state, and national political issues. They will be able to demonstrate the ability to analyze data, make effective decisions, and have the capacity and tenacity to follow through.” Some of the requirements include three letters of recommendation, high school transcripts, a 200-word essay, and a personal photograph. Applicants will be chosen for an interview.
*Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarship: “Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is a private, international organization with over 355,000 members worldwide. Lambda Phi Omega Chapter is one of the sorority’s 1,064 chapters. Our mission is to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, and to promote unity and friendship among college women.” Some of the requirements include letters of recommendation, honors/awards, class rank, proof of college acceptance, and an essay. Applicants will be chosen for an interview.
Finally, we want to remind everyone of our upcoming Hurricane Heritage Week that will take place from February 5-9. During this week, there will be a showcase of the various cultures that reside in our community, and it will end with an international parade. In our next article, we will be interviewing Mrs. Supriya Culliton, the coordinator of student programs for our school district and also the organizer of this wonderful event.
To wrap up this week, below is your calendar for the remainder of January and into early February.
- January 23: Prom Committee Meeting / Drama Club Parent Meeting
- February 5-9: Hurricane Heritage Week
- February 13: Senior Night for Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball & Cheerleading
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