Woodford Co. High School “Freshmen – Sophomore Update”

School Code (CEEB Code): 182-602

November 2007

 

           

Important Dates

 

November 3                         SAT Test Date

 

                                                University of Louisville…Campus Preview Day…contact     www.admissions.Louisville.edu/visit/  

 

November 4                         Murray State University…Lexington Dessert Reception…Marriott Griffin Gate Hotel…2:00 – 4:00 pm…1-800-272-4msu

 

November 5                         Eastern Kentucky University…High School Senior Reception…Holiday Inn North in Lexington…6:30 – 8:00 p.m….contact Brad Arterburn at Bradley.Arterburn@eku.edu …859-622-1559

 

                                                Murray State University…Louisville Dessert Reception…Seelbach Hilton Hotel…6:30 – 9:00 pm…1-800-4msu

 

November 8                         Hanover College…Student Reception in Louisville…contact Clinton Bobb at bobbc@hanover.edu  or 812-86607025 for details.

 

November 8 & 9                 Asbury College…Fall Preview…Josiah Littrell…1-800-888-1818 ext. 2347 or Josiah.littrell@asbury.edu

 

November 9                         Midway College…Nursing Preview Day…contact Gwen Hacker for more details… ghacker@midway.edu  or 1-800-755-0031 ext. 5347

 

November 10                       Georgetown College…VIP Day…Contact Stacey Guthrie …1-800-788-9985

 

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

 

Eastern Kentucky University…Spotlight Day… Bradley.arterburn@eku.edu …no admission application fee for seniors who attend.

 

Denison University…Diversity Open House…contact admissions for more information… admissions@denison.edu  or 1-800-DENISON

 

Northern Kentucky University…Fall Black and Gold Day…reservations are required, contact 859-572-1400 or www.visit.nku.edu for reservations…contact Tye Mortenson at 1-800-637-9948 for more information. 

 

Morehead State University…Open House…more information at www.moreheadstate.edu/openhouse …1-800-585-6781

 

November 14                       Northern Kentucky University…International High School Student Visitation Day…applications are in the guidance office or contact Elizabeth Chaulk at 859-572-1985 or chaulke1@nku.edu

 

November 17                       Western Kentucky University…Preview Day… Jayme.Holloway@wku.edu …don’t look for Jayme at this function…this is her wedding day!!!

 

December 1                          Georgetown College…VIP Day…Contact Stacey Guthrie …1-800-788-9985

 

Eastern Kentucky University…Spotlight Day… Bradley.arterburn@eku.edu …no application fee for seniors who attend.

 

Northern Kentucky University…Multicultural Visitation Day…this program is for African American and Latino students…reservations required and can be made at 859-572-1400 or www.visit.nku.edu

 

SAT Test Date

 

December 8                          ACT Test Date

 

January 26                          Western Kentucky University…Minority Student Preview Day…  jayme.Holloway@wku.edu

 

February 23                        Western Kentucky University…Preview Day… Jayme.Holloway@wku.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

 

 College Contacts

Each college/university in Kentucky has an admissions counselor who is responsible for Woodford Co. students.  Listed below is a list of schools and the contact person at that institution.  Please feel free to contact them with any questions, they want to get to know your student.

 

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 

 

Western Kentucky University…Jayme Holloway… jayme.Holloway@wku.edu …1-800-495-8463…859-426-5907 

 

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…859-572-6015… mortensent@nku.edu 

 

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

 

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

 

Bluegrass Community and Technical CollegeGavin Washingtongavin.Washington@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

 

 

 

College Information – Scholarship Websites

 

www.fastweb.comwww.GoHigherKY.org  www.anycollege.com

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

 

Georgetown College has a scholarship program for students who visit their campus.  Sophomores can earn a $200 tuition scholarship, Juniors can earn a $300 scholarship, and Seniors can earn a $500 scholarship to Georgetown College.  This program allows all students interested in attending Georgetown to enter with a $1000 scholarship.  Contact Stacey Guthrie at 1-800-788-9985 for more information.

 

 

Special Notice

 

 

SophomoresWCHS is allowed to send one sophomore to the HOBY Program.  The purpose of this program is for students to “recognize their leadership talents and apply them in becoming effective, ethical leaders in their home, schools, workplace, and community.”  This is a hands-on program with interaction between students and leaders in government, education, media and other areas.  The cost of this program is $150.00.  Students wanting to apply to this program must fill out the registration worksheet (available in the guidance office) and write a short essay on why they would like to attend.  Completed worksheets and essays must be returned to the guidance office by the end of the school day on Monday, November 26.

 

 

 

 

 

Sophomores…The Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science In Kentucky is taking applications for next years class.  This is a two-year residential program for sixty students with strong skills in math and science.  Students live in special residence halls at Western Kentucky University.  Upon completion of this program students will have earned at least sixty hours of college credits.  Housing, tuition, and meals are provided to the students at no cost.  This is a selective programs with admission based on standardized tests, grades, essay questions, personal interview, and recommendations.   An Information Session will be held on November 5, 6 – 8 p.m. at Toyota Motor Manufacturing , Kentucky , Visitor Center and in Danville on December 10, 6:00 p.m. at Inter-County Energy.  More information is available at www.wku.edu/academy or email academy@wku.edu or call 270-745-6565.

 

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.