Woodford Co. HS “Junior and Senior Update”  

Woodford Co. High School “Junior and Senior Update”

School Code (CEEB Code): 182-602

March 2008

       

Important Dates

March 15                              University of Louisville…Financial Aid Priority Deadline 

March 20                              Northern Kentucky University …NKU Academy Open House…NKU has a summer program for students who were denied admission because of poor grades or test scores.  Upon successful completion of this five-week program, students are admitted to NKU…to register for the open house call 859-572-5913…contact http://academy.nku.edu for information about the program.

March 21                              Virginia Tech…Engineering Open House…registration required at www.eng.vt.edu/EOH …more information at www.eng.vt.edu or contact Sara Matrangola at 540-231-2226.

March 28                              Midway College…General Preview Day and Athletic Try-out Day…contact Gwen Hacker at ghacker@midway.edu for more information.

                                                 Kentucky State University…Thorobred Day…pre-register on line at www.kysu.edu

March 29                              Murray State University…Racer Day…Noon – 5 pm …meet with School Relations staff, professors, student organization representatives, Financial Aid and Scholarship staff, campus tours… 1-800-272-4msu ext 1

                                                 Lindsey Wilson College…The Bonner Leader Program…Talent Showcase…contact www.bonner.org or contact Elise Luckey or Amy Thompson-Wells at bonner@lindsey.edu 

 March 29                              University of Louisville…”Think College Now” Program…this program is for current 9th. and 10th. grade African-American students…contact your guidance counselor for more details.

 April 8                                   University of Kentucky College of Business and Economics…Spring Open House…6:00 – 7:30 p.m….contact Gavin Washington at 859-257-9127 for more information.

 April 17 – 18                       Midway College…Equine Overnight Program…contact Gwen Hacker at ghacker@midway.edu for more information.

 April 18                                Midway College…Pathways Day…Minority Recruitment Day…contact Gwen Hacker at ghacker@midway.edu for more information.

May 30                                  Eastern Kentucky University…First Step to College Success Program…this program is for students who were denied admission because of poor grades or test scores…students are admitted upon successful completion of program…more information at www.developmentaleducation.eku.edu/firststep/application/

June 30 – July 2                 WCHS Summer College Bus Tour…the guidance office is planning a summer bus tour of Kentucky college campuses.  This program is for current juniors and their parents.  The trip will consist of visits to Bluegrass Community and Tech. College, Thomas More College, Northern Kentucky University, maybe Xavier University, Bellarmine University, Metropolitan College/ University of Louisville, Western Kentucky University, and Murray State.  More details will be available at a later date.

 College Contacts

Georgetown College…Stacey Guthrie…502-863-7061…1-800-788-9985   stacey_Guthrie@georgetowncollege.edu   

Transylvania University…Molly Ann Lawrence…859-233-8242… mlawrence@transy.edu 

Campbellsville University…Brandy George…1-800-264-6014

Murray State University…Amber Duventre…1-800-272-4678 ext. 1 amber.duventre@murraystate.edu  Paul Radke, Director of School Relations is always happy to talk with WCHS students and parents.

Air Force ROTC (UK, KSU, TRANSY, CENTRE)…Capt. Mickey Jordan…859-257-7115… www.afrotc.com
 

University of Kentucky…Cassie Buford…859-257-5217… cmbufo2@email.uky.edu 

Eastern Kentucky University…Brad Arterburn… Bradley.Arterburn@eku.edu …859-622-1559 

Eastern Kentucky University…Diversity Recruitment…Kimberly D. Stewart… Kimberly.stewart@eku.edu …859-622-1565 

Western Kentucky University…Finley Woodard …finley.Woodard@wku.edu …1-800-495-8463…270-745-3748

University of Louisville…Dwayne Compton… dwayne.Compton@Louisville.edu …502-852-0824…1-800-334-8635, ext. 0824

University of Louisville Diversity Recruitment…Phyllis L. Clarkplclark@Louisville.edu …502-852-7538…1-800-334-8636 ext. 852-7538

Northern Kentucky University…Tye Mortenson…1-800-637-9948…859-572-5755… mortensent@nku.edu 

Northern Kentucky University…NKU Academy Program…Jeanne Pettit… pettitje@nku.edu …859-572-7544

Thomas More College…Billy Sarge…859-344-3444… billy.sarge@thomasmore.edu 

Asbury College…Josiah Littrell…1-800-888-1818…859-858-3511, ext. 2347… Josiah.littrell@asbury.edu

Brescia University…Chris J. Houk… chris.houk@brescia.edu …1-877-brescia…270-686-4316

Midway College…Gwen Hacker…846-5347…1-800-755-0031… ghacker@midway.edu

Midway College…Natasha Ramsey…female minority counselor…1-800-755-0031

Kentucky State University…Justin D. Hatchett…1-800-633-9415…  jhatchett@gwmail.kysu.edu … 502-597-5071 

Bluegrass Community and Technical CollegeMelissa Gabel… melissa.gabel@kctcs.edu …859-246-6212  

Morehead State University…Jennifer Kidd…1-800-585-6781… j.kidd@moreheadstate.edu

Bellarmine University…Cornell Craig… ccraig@bellarmine.edu …502-452-8266…1-800-274-4723

Sarah Lawrence College…Matthew D. Pohl… mpohl@sarahlawrence.edu …914-395-2510 or 1-800-888-2858

Spalding University…Audrey Dukes…1-800-896-8941  ext. 2020… adukes@spalding.edu

University of Charleston…Beth Nease…1-800-995-4682… bethnease@ucwv.edu

Samford University…Ashley Floyd…1-800-888-7218… alfloyd@samford.edu  

Berry College…Jordan Hassell…1-800-BERRYGA… jhassell@berry.edu

Berea College…Amber Davis…1-800-326-5948

The University of Mississippi…Amiee Dickerson…662-915-7226… amiee@olemiss.edu  

DePauw University…Katie F. Martin…765-658-4800… katiemartin@depauw.edu 

Hanover College…Clinton Bobb…812-866-7025… bobbc@hanover.edu

Centre College…David DeWitt…1-800-423-6236… david.dewitt@center.edu 

Scholarships

Deadlines

March 24                              Sullivan University…Recipe Contest Application…this scholarship is for students enrolling at Sullivan University majoring Culinary Arts or the Professional Cook Diploma Program…applications are in the guidance office.

March  28                             Commonwealth Credit Union “Nathan Leach Reach For The Stars” Scholarship…this scholarship is for seniors with parents who participate in the Kentucky State Retirement System and belong to CCU.  Applications are available in the guidance office or can be downloaded at www.ccuky.org

                                                 Kentucky Burglar & Fire Alarm Association Scholarship…this scholarship is open to students with parents employed full time with the police/sheriff’s department, fire department, or a member of a volunteer fire department…applications are available in the guidance office or contact kbfaa@insightbb.com for more information.

                                                University of Kentucky College of Education Scholarship…applications are available in the guidance office and the deadline to return the completed applications to the guidance office is March 28.  This scholarship is for students enrolling at UK and majoring in Education.  Art, Music, Agriculture, or Home Economics major are not eligible for this scholarship.

 March 31                              George Crafton Memorial Scholarship…this scholarship is for a student who will be majoring in agriculture…applications are available in the guidance office.

                                                 Blue Grass Energy Scholarship Program…applications and more information is available at www.bgenergy.com/forStudents.aspx  or contact Magen Howard at magenh@bgenergy.com

 April 1                                   KCTCS – Louis A. Neichter WhayneTech Scholarship…this scholarship is for someone attending KCTCS majoring in Diesel Engine or Heavy Equipment Technology…applications are available in the guidance office.

                                                 Gayle Douglas Memorial Scholarship…this scholarship is available to senior female student athletes with a minimum of a 3.0 gpa.  Applications are available in the guidance office.

                                                 Emma E. Buckley Scholarship…applications are available in the guidance office.

 April 14                                Scholarships for Survivors… this scholarship is for students who have been diagnosed with cancer or a critical / life threatening disease or illness…applications are available in the guidance office or contact 1-800-532-5274.

 April 15                                Sullivan University Counselor’s Scholarship…this scholarship is for seniors who will be attending Sullivan University next term…see your guidance counselor for nomination.

 April 18                                Midway College…Minority Preview Day…8:30 a.m….contact Natasha Ramsey at nramsey@midway.edu or 1-800-755-0031

 April 22                                2008 Student-View Scholarship Program…applications available at www.student-view.com , more information available at www.studentinsights.com  or 724-612-3685

 April 25                                Kentucky American Water Ripple Effect Scholarship Program…applications are available in the guidance office or at www.kawc.com

 April 26                                WCHS Athletic Booster Club Scholarship…applications are available in the guidance office.

 May 1                                    Bluegrass Indo-American Civic Society Scholarship Program…applications are available at http://www.biacs.org/

                                                 KY Chi Chapter Scholarship…this scholarship is for a female senior planning on majoring in Education…applications are available in the guidance office.

 May 5                                    Versailles Kiwanis Club Scholarship…applications are available in the guidance office.

 May 19                                  UK Farmhouse Fraternity Scholarship…This scholarship is for male high school seniors who will be attending UK in the fall…applications are in the guidance office or at www.kyfarmhouse.com

 April 30                                Simmons Elementary School Scholarship…this scholarship is for seniors who attended Simmons Elementary…applications are available in the guidance office. 

 June 1                                    University of Kentucky…Theta Chapter Kappa Alpha Order Scholarship…this scholarship is for a male graduating senior who will be attending UK…applications are available in the guidance office.

 June 20                                 BigSun Scholarship…this scholarship is for student athletes…application and more information at http://www.bigsunathletics.com

 July 1                                    Horse Farm Workers’ Educatioal Assistance Fund Scholarship…this scholarship is for seniors whose parents work on a Central Kentucky Thoroughbred Horse Farm…applications are available at 859-269-1719.

 No dates available             DePauw University…DPU-KEES Scholarship…this scholarship will match KEES scholarship money for Kentucky students attending DePauw…contact Katie Martin at katiemartin@depauw.edu or 1-800-447-2495 for more information and application.

 Georgetown College has a program that gives seniors a $500 scholarship if they visit campus before December 1.  Juniors can receive a $300 scholarship for their visit.  Contact Stacey Guthrie for more details…1-800-788-9985

 Sullivan University…Tech Prep Scholarships are available in the guidance office for students planning to attend Sullivan.

 Balfour & Taylor Publishing Scholarship Opportunitieswww.whoswho-highschool.com or www.ecisf.org 

Midway College Pathways Scholarship…This scholarship is for minority females…contact Natasha Ramsey for more information… www.midway.edu  or 1-800-755-0031

The University of Kentucky is recruiting students for positions as athletic trainers.  Scholarships are available after probation first year…see the guidance office for more information or contact paul.silvestri@uky.edu for more information

 Cappex.com Scholarship Program…apply at www.Cappex.com/scholarships

                                                Abbott and Fenner Scholarship

Please visit our website at http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm 

 The American Legion NEED A LIFT?  Book is now available in the guidance office.  This book contains information on scholarships, grants, and loans for college bound students.

 Scholarship Search Sites… www.fastweb.comwww.GoHigherKY.org  www.anycollege.com  

                Students setting up new accounts on GoHigherKY.org will be eligible to win a MP3 Player 

 Colleges Visiting WCHS

None scheduled at this time.

 Special Notice

                                                                            

Seniors…The University of Kentucky would like to encourage students to look into their Honors Program.  There are many benefits from this program including small class sizes.  More information is available at  http://honors.uky.edu/   Contact Meg Marquis at 257-3111 or mcmarq0@email.uky.edu  for more information.

 Juniors…Murray State University is hosting the Commonwealth Honors Academy…this is a three-week program modeled after the Governor’s Scholars Program.  Students earn six hours of college credit, which can transfer to other universities.  Students will also be awarded a four-year housing scholarship to Murray State University.  The program date is June 7 – 29.  More information is available at www.murraystate.edu/cha or 270-809-3166.

Eastern Kentucky University is hosting a week long, June 2 – 6, Mathematics and Science Academy.  This program is for current Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors.  Students should have a grade of “B” or better in their math and science classes, a GPA of 3.2, and an ACT composite score of 25.  Students may apply without the ACT score.  Contact Kathy Williams at 859-622-8860 or Kathy.Williams@eku.edu for more information. 

The University of Michigan is hosting a two-week Math and Science Program this summer…more information and applications are available at www.math.lsa.umich.edu/

 Summer Institute For the Gifted…for a list of available programs contact… www.giftedstudy.com or tsergo@giftedstudy.com or contact Tara Sergo at 866-303-4744 ext. 5159

 Boys State…any current junior male students interested in attending Boys State, June 15 – June 20th. see your guidance counselor.

The University of Mississippi…Summer College for High School Students…this program is for current sophomores and juniors with a 3.2 GPA and an ACT score of 25.  Applications and information  are available in the guidance office.

 Blue Grass Energy Washington Youth Tour…application and more information at www.bgenergy.com/forStudents.aspx  or contact Magen Howard at magenh@bgenergy.com

 The Junior Statesmen Foundation Summer Programs bulletin is available in the guidance office.

 Georgetown College…PAEMS (Pre-College Academic Experience In Mathematics & Science)…June 22 – July 4…cost is $700…email paems@georgetowncollege.edu for an application of contact Dr. William Harris at 502-863-7921.

 Murray State University is hosting the 48th. Annual Summer Art Workshop.  This workshop focuses on drawing and printmaking and will be held June 8 – 13.  The cost is $355, which includes tuition, room, meals, and all instructional materials.  For more information contact http://ceao.murraystate.edu/noncredit/camps.htm  or 1-800-669-7654 ext. 3659 for more information