Friday, March 29, 2013

College Planning for Juniors

Juniors, it is April and you are thinking of prom, summertime and the beach.   However, you should add one more thing to your list.  College planning.    The summer of your junior year is the perfect time to begin your college search, write your draft of a college essay and determine your game plan.   

The Mt. Hope Guidance Office will host an informational workshop for juniors and their families about how to make use of the summer to begin the college planning/application process.     This workshop will be held on April 24th from 6-7 in the Mt. Hope High School Library.

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Scholarship Information--March 28th

Hello,

I am publishing this week's scholarship information a day early as result of the upcoming holiday weekend.

Kayleigh Ann Raposa Memorial Scholarship:  This scholarship is given in memory of Kayleigh Ann Raposa. In order to be eligible, you must be a MHHS senior, accepted at an institution of higher learning, participate in JV or Varsity Soccer, Basketball or girls and boys track.   Additional application requirements can be found on the application in the high school guidance office.    The deadline is April 26th.

Rhode Island Italian American Hall of Fame: Due June 21st
This scholarship is for scholar-athletes.   Additional information can be found on the application form.   The application is in the guidance office.

Eastern States Exposition RI Trustees Scholarship Committee: Due May 1, 2013
This scholarship is available to students who participated in Eastern States Exposition Youth Programs.   Additional requirements can be found on the application which can be found in the guidance office.

Ladies Auxiliary of the Bristol Volunteer Fire Department:   Due May 5, 2013
You must be a Bristol resident and a child of an active or deceased member of the Ladies Auxiliary or Bristol Volunteer Fire Department, as well as a high school senior and have demonstrated financial need.   To apply, login into www.rifoundation.org

Nursing Scholarships from the Rhode Island Foundation: Due April 19, 2013
The purpose of these scholarships is to provide support for nursing students.   Criteria and application information can be found at www.rifoundation.org

The Portuguese Beneficial Association: Due May 31
This is a scholarship for college bound students of Portuguese descent whose parents are members of the association.    Applications can be obtained in the high school guidance office.





Course Selection Sheets

Course selection sheets are due in guidance today with a parent/guardian signature.   If you did not turn the sheet in today with a signature, please be sure to get the form into guidance on Monday morning.   Thank you.

Monday, March 25, 2013

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Congratulations to Mt. Hope's thespians for their outstanding achievements this weekend at the RI State Drama Festival Awards!

Our students presented a cutting from Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451.    Individual students won the following awards:

The Stanley Anderson Award for Proficiency in Technical Theatre Work
The Terry Murray Award for Theatrical Achievement in Acting
All State Acting Company
Technical Merit Award for Sound Design

Due to privacy reasons, I chose not to list students' names without their permission.    If you are one of the talented students who won an award and would like me to list your name, please let me know.  I will be more than delighted to repost your achievement.

The entire production won the prestigious Franco Coli Award for Excellence in Ensemble Work.  This is not a yearly award.   This award is only bestowed upon a production that meets or exceeds the standards that honor Franco Coli.

Great job!

Please do not forget to buy tickets to the Mt. Hope Masqueraders' next production, Hello Dolly!