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College Events Enrichment Opportunities Scholarships Services Greeneville High School Guidance Department Office Phone 423-787-8033 Fax 423-787-0837
Welcome to the Greeneville High School Guidance Department's website. Students who need to speak with their counselor should sign up on the appropriate clipboard in the Guidance Office. Counselors will call the student from class as soon as time permits. If a student has an emergency, please let Mrs. Thompson know and a counselor will see you immediately. Director/Counselor: Susan Ramsey - Students with last name A-F Counselor: Amanda Livesay - Students with last name G-N Counselor: Phillip Wright - Students with last name O-Z Registrar: Stella Hunter Secretary: Karen Thompson Guidance Office Services Every counselor and support staff member in the guidance office is dedicated to student success in high school and beyond. We encourage students, parents and school staff to utilize the services of this office to ensure this success. Student services - counsel students about a variety of subjects including academic, social, and home situations, and personal problems.
- facilitate conflict mediations between students.
- intervene when a student has a crisis or emergency.
- talk about college/career planning
- provide means and help in registering for SAT and ACT.
- register students for classes
- change class schedules when needed
- provide scholarship information
- provide enrichment opportunity information
Parent services - talk to parents about student behavior, home problems, academic plans, classroom issues, alternative education options, and post-secondary education.
- set up meetings between teachers and parents to work on resolving problems.
- participate in meetings for all of our special education students.
- refer parents to resources in the community that can meet the needs of their family.
Teacher Services - consult with teachers regarding student behavior and achievement.
- facilitate private meetings between teachers, parents and students.
Other Services - keep records of all student credit requirements for graduation
- plan and attend Brown Bag Lunches for each grade level
- attend Financial Aid Night
- accompany seniors to College Fair
- Interpret tests including PLAN, PSAT
- meet and consult with administration about students, policies and alternative education.
- write letters of recommendation for seniors
- provide transcripts for college and employment
- mail grade cards every 9 weeks
Scholarships 
Scholarships on this page are listed in the order they have been received in the Guidance Office with the newest entries listed first. Deadline dates are given if they have been provided with the information. Where applicable, links to online applications and information will follow scholarship description. Scholarship entries will be deleted from the list as the deadlines pass. Deadlines will also be posted on the guidance calendar. All scholarship information and applications are available in the guidance office Scholarship Box. **NOTE There is no need to pay for College Financial Aid Assistance. You can obtain scholarship and financial aid information from you high school counselor or from the colleges that you are looking to attend. In general, if you are asked to pay for assistance or a potential scholarship requires a fee to apply, you should do some in depth investigation. **
Farm Credit Services of Mid-America Scholarship Program awards scholarships to members (customers) and their children based on academic record, leadership and community involvement. Thirty-six scholarships will be given ranging from $1000 to $1500. In addition to being a dependent of a Farm Credit member, the applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA, have an agricultrural background or work related agricultural experience, and be planning to enter the college of agriculture at any 4-year college. Application deadline is February 26, 2010. www.e-farmcredit.com/Community/Scholarships/ScholarshipProgram/tabid/325/Default.aspx
Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Programs recognizes and rewards young volunteers who have helped make a difference in their communities. To be eligible your volunteer efforts must have occurred in the last year, they should be efforts that are above and beyond what is normally expected of a student of your age, and graduation from high school must not have occurred prior to March 15, 2010. There are two age divisions: ages 6-12 and ages 13-18. There will be over 2,100 store-level winners receiving $50 Kohl's gift cards, 200 regional winners awarded $1,000 scholarships and 10 national winners coming away with $10,000 scholarships. Nominations will be accepted on-line from February 1 thru March 15, 2010. www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/scholarship/index.asp
The East Tennessee Engineering Association Council is offering the ETEAC Scholarship to seniors planning on pursuing an Engineering degree. One to four one-time scholarships are typically awarded each year. Applications can be picked up in the guidance office and must be submitted by February 26, 2010.
The Greeneville-Greene County Center for Technology Advisory Council Scholarship is open to seniors who have taken advanced classes at CFT during the fall or are presently taking advanced CFT classes. Applications can be obtained in the GHS guidance office and must be turned into the CFT guidance office no later than March 1, 2010.
The Carrie McGaughey Clemmens DAR Scholarship is open to all Greeneville/Greene County seniors who will be attending Tusculum College in the fall. Preference is given to relatives of members of the Nolachuckey Chapter of the DAR. Applications are available in guidance and are due to Carolyn Gregg by March 15, 2010.
The Mary Hurley Wells Memorial Scholarship is a $1,000 award sponsored by the Nolachuckey Chapter of the DAR and is open to Greeneville and Greene County seniors who will be continuing their education at a college, university, or technical school. Applications can be picked up in the guidance office and must be submitted to the DAR by March 15, 2010.
Best Buy @15 Scholarship Program recognizes students grades 9-12 who are registered members of Best Buy @15 (registration is free http://www.at15.com/user/register), have a minimum GPA of 2.5, demonstrate a commitment to community service and/or work experience and plan to enter a full-time undergraduate course of study after high school. Financial need is not a consideration. Scholarships of $1,000 each will be granted to 1,000 students. The on-line application must be completed and submitted no later than February 15, 2010. https://bestbuy.scholarshipamerica.org
Seniors who attend the Making College & Career Count presentation here this year at GHS, have a "B" or higher GPA and plan to enroll in some type of formal education or training after high school, meet the eligibility requirements for the Winning Characteristics Scholarship. Making It Count is offering one $2500 and two $500 scholarships this year. Applications along with the 400-600 word essay must be postmarked by June 11, 2010. http://www.makingitcount.com/scholarship/
Seniors who are planning to attend Walters State Community College full-time in the fall, have a minimum GPA of 2.9 and at least a 19 ACT are eligible to apply for WSCC Scholarships. An online application may be submitted by clicking the link below. Deadline for paper or online application submission is March 15, 2010. www.ws.edu/Admission/FinancialAid/default.asp
The Tennessee Association of Conservation Districts is wanting to award 6 $500 TACD Scholarships to graduating seniors who plan to major in Agriculture and have been accepted to a public Tennessee college or university. Applicants must complete the application and attach their high school transcript. Applications must be postmarked by February 10, 2010.
Scholarships of $7,500 await 25 outstanding scholar athletes in grade 12 nationwide who complete the online application to compete in the scholars Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) awards program. Judging is based on academic performance, athletic excellence, leadership, community service and a submitted short essay about "How Milk Has Helped in My Academics and/or Athletics." Applicants must have at least a 3.2 GPA and participate in at least one high school sport or club sport during the 2009-10 school year. Applications must be submitted by March 5, 2010. www.bodybymilk.com/sammy_scholarship.php
The Robert C. Bryd Honors Scholarship is awarded to randomly selected applicants. The award amount is based on federal funding. To be eligible you must be a graduating senior, a Tennessee resident, have a 3.5 GPA or a 3.0 GPA with a minimum 24 ACT. You may apply on-line or by mail. Applications must be received by March 1, 2010. www.tn.gov/CollegePays/mon_college/robert_c_bryd_sch.htm
The Ned McWherter Scholars Program is intended to encourage academically gifted Tennessee seniors to attend college in Tennessee by offering a $6,000 per year award. To be eligible you must have a 3.5 GPA and a minimum ACT of 29 or SAT of 1280. You may apply on-line or by mail. Applications and supporting materials must be received at TSAC (Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation) by February 15, 2010. www.tn.gov/CollegePays/mon_college/ned_mc_shcolar.htm
Graduating seniors from Greeneville High School, West Greene, North Greene and South Greene High Schools, Chuckey Doak High School or a Greene County resident with a GED are all eligible to apply for the Fund for Greene County Scholarship. The $1,500 grant is awarded on the basis of financial need, desire to pursue a post secondary education, community service and an academic record of at least a 2.5 GPA. February 19, 2010 is the application postmark date. http://www.easttennesseefoundation.org/grants/scholarships.html
Graduating Greeneville High School seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0, who intend to major in the fine arts, commercial arts or media arts in college, should consider applying for the Karolyn King Carter Scholarship. Selection of the $1,500 award winner is based on artistic abilities, academic merit and financial need. Applications are to be postmarked by February 19, 2010. http://www.easttennesseefoundation.org/grants/scholarships.html
The Coach Jack Blair Scholarship is open to graduating seniors who have been members of the Lady Devil's Basketball Team and plan to pursue a post secondary education. The applicant's GPA must meet the post secondary institution's entrance requirements and the applicant should exemplify good character and leadership and possess a positive motivation and work ethic. The scholarship is a none-time award of $750. Applications are to be postmarked by February 19, 2010. http://www.easttennesseefoundation.org/grants/scholarships.html
KFC Colonel's Scholars Program is looking for outstanding seniors who have financial need and plan to pursue a bachelor's degree at a public institution within their state of residence. Winners could receive up to $20,000 for college. To qualify you must have a minimum GPA of 2.75, plan to enroll in college in your state of residence, be a US citizen, and demonstrate financial need. Online applications will be accepted from December 1, 2009 thru February 10, 2010. www.kfcscholars.org
The Stan and Thelma Plumlee Scholarship is an $8,000 scholarship offered by the Tennessee Manufactured Housing Association. To qualify you must be a senior planning to attend a Tennessee college, university or trade school and either live in a manufactured home or work in or be related to someone who works in the manufactured home industry. Applications must be received by the committee no later than March 15, 2010.
UT Chattanooga Grote Chemistry Scholarship is offered to high school seniors interested in majoring in Chemistry at UTC. Applicants must complete high school chemistry with at least a B, have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and a composite ACt of 26 or above. Applicants must have an admission application submitted by February 1, 2010 and submit the Grote Scholarship application by February 15, 2010. You may complete either an online or paper application. www.utc.edu/Academic/Chemistry/Students/scholarship/Grote/GroteInfo.php
Forty $1,000 Scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors planning to attend accredited two or four-year colleges full-time next fall through the US Bank Internet Scholarship Program. Scholarship are awarded through a random drawing process. There are no essays or GPA requirements. Online applications are being accepted now thru March, 2010. http://www.usbank.com/cgi_w/cfm/studentloans/marketing.cfm
Burger King Scholars Program awards are $1,000 each and may be used for educational expenses during the first year at college or at a post-secondary vocational/technical school. Qualifications are at least a 2.5 GPA, work part-time an average of 10 hours/week, involvement in community service, and demonstrated financial need. Go to the website to apply online. Online applications will be accepted now through February 1, 2010. http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/burger_king_scholars_program.html
Tennessee School of Beauty is offering the C. B. Brown Scholarship opportunity to high school seniors not presently enrolled in a Cosmetology course, but wishing to pursue a career in the field of Cosmetology. Four $9,995 tuition scholarships are awarded for the 1,500 hour General Cosmetology course. Scholarship applications must be submitted to TSB by March 31, 2010. www.tennesseeschoolofbeauty.com
The Ayn Rand Fountainhead Essay Contest is for 11th and 12th grade students. First prize is $10,000. Check in the guidance office or online for essay topics and rules. Essays must be submitted by April 25, 2010 either online or by mail. aynrandeducation.com/essay-contests/contest-the-fountainhead.html
The Ayn Rand Anthem Essay Contest is for 9th and 10th grade students. First prize is $2,000. Check in the guidance office or online at the Ayn Rand website for essay topics and rules. Essays must be submitted by March 20, 2010 either online or by mail.
The National Co-Op Scholarship Program awards 170 renewable, merit based, co-op scholarships of $6,000 each to high school seniors who plan to participate in college cooperative education at one of the their partner colleges and universities. In addition to applying and being accepted to one of these institutions, the applicants must have at least a 3.5 GPA and submit a 500 word essay on why they have chosen to pursue a college cooperative education program. To apply online and view the list of partner NCCE Partner schools go to www.co-op.edu/scholarships.htm . Application deadline is February 15, 2010.
ETSU General University Scholarships are competitive scholarships with varying criteria. Scholarship applications will be available ONLINE ONLY this year starting October 1, 2009. Use the "scholarship search" link on ETSU's website to find the scholarships you may be eligible for. Most of the General University Scholarships have a deadline of March 1, 2010.
Applications for ETSU Academic Performance Scholarships will be available ONLINE ONLY this year starting October 1, 2009. Guaranteed Academic Performance Scholarships are awarded to entering freshman with a 28+ ACT and a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Eligible students must complete the admissions application process by December 15, 2009. The Competitive Academic Performance Scholarship recipients should have at least a 26 ACT and 3.5 GPA and submit a scholarship application by February 15, 2010. www.etsu.edu/scholarships
Suntrust's Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes begins September 14, 2009. Eligibility is not based on GPA or financial need. One $1,000 winner will be chosen every two weeks from October 30, 2009 through May 14, 2010. You may enter once per drawing; however, students can register after each drawing for the next scheduled drawing. offtocollege.info
Are you a senior who loves to cook and would like to attend one of the Art Institutes to further your culinary interests? The top winners of the Best Teen Chef competition will win full scholarships to the Art Institute of their choice. Local competition winners will receive a $3,000 tuition scholarship. To enter you must be a senior with a minimum GPA of 2,0 and submit a completed Entry & Release form by February 5, 2010 to a participating Art Institute that you would like to attend that offers a Culinary Arts program. For more information check out their website at http://www.artinstitutes.edu/competitions/best-teen-chef.aspx .
The Culinary Institute of America's NSO Members Scholarship is available to students who are active members of FCCLA, SkillsUSA or ProStart for at least one academic year and plan to enroll at CIA by June 2011. Submit a completed scholarship application and essay by April 1, 2010. www.ciachef.edu/admissions/finaid/merit.asp
Seniors planning to pursue a college-level major in Art could qualify for the Greeneville Arts Council High School Merit Scholarship. Eligible students also must be a resident of Greeneville/Greene County, have an above average academic standing and have/will have successfully completed high school art courses taken over a period of at least two academic years. Applications with portfolios will be accepted April 26-29, 2010 between noon and 4:00 PM at the Artspace 4 Gallery in the General Morgan Inn. Applications can be obtained in the guidance scholarship box. If you have questions, contact Clem Allison at 423-639-3506.
Oh, the Places You'll Go! College Scholarship is open to seniors who would like to write an original literary composition based on Dr. Seuss's book relating to what you think your educational opportunities and challenges might be in the future. The winner will receive a $5,000 scholarship. Applications along with entries must be sent by February 15, 2010. www.ohtheplaces.org
Discover Colleges Inc. provides a free private college information service. One $2,500 private colleges scholarship drawing is held each year and the scholarship is awarded to an individual who completes the information request form between Aug. 15, 2009 and Aug. 14, 2010 and goes on to attend a private college or university. www.discovercolleges.com
Christian Connector is a resource for receiving free information for Christian Colleges. A $2,500 Christian College Scholarship drawing is held each year and the scholarship is awarded to an individual who completes the information request form and goes on to attend a Christian college or Bible college. You can enter the drawing between June 1, 2009 and May 31, 2010. To complete a request form and be entered in the drawing, go to www.christianconnector.com/Christian-colleges-form.cfm
The Gloria and Joseph Mattera National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children was set up to assist those migrant farmworker youth who have the desire and potential to further their education. Applicants must be able to show recent history of movement for agricultural employment, scholastic potential, financial need and plan to enroll in an accredited post-secondary school. There is no deadline for application. http://www.migrant.net/migrant/scholarships.htm
AnyCollege.com is a free online college search directory. All high school students may enter their $2000 quarterly scholarship drawing by providing contact and academic information. You must enter the Scholarship drawings by the quarterly deadlines of Dec. 31, March 31, June 30, and Sept. 30 to be eligible. Enter the drawing online at https://www.anycollege.com/scholarship.cfm
Enrichment Opportunities Enrichment Opportunities on this page are listed in the order they have been received in the Guidance Office with the newest entries listed first. Deadline dates are given if they have been provided with the information. Where applicable, links to online applications and information will follow the description. Entries will be deleted from the list as the deadlines pass. Deadlines will also be posted on the calendar. All Enrichment Opportunity information and/or applications are available in the guidance office Enrichment Box.
This summer explore your interest in music, storytelling, multimedia or theatre in the Milligan College Fine Arts Summer Academy. Costs range from $450 to $999 depending on the program you choose. Fee includes lodging, all meals, workshops and programmatic elements, and fun outings to local sights. The academy is for high school students ages 14-18. Early bird deadline for all programs is April 15, 2010. For more detailed information and applications go to http://www.milligan.edu/artsacademy/index.html
If you have an interest in veterinary medicine as a career, have a GPA of 3.0, will be at least 16 yrs. old and will have completed 10th grade by June 7, 2010, the Veterinary Summer Experience might be for you. This is an 8 week program and students will receive a financial stipend. There is no cost to students to participate in this program. Applications with all supporting materials must be postmarked by March 31, 2010. http://www.vet.utk.edu/summerexperience/index.php
Come to Laughlin Memorial Hospital for the 2010 Discover Nursing Camp. Students who will be entering 10th or 11th grade are eligible to spend a full week this summer learning about nursing. Students must commit to one of the full weeks in June. Campers will be provided lunch each day, uniforms will be furnished and at the end of the camp they will receive a certificate of completion and a reference letter for their school file. Applications must be returned to the Laughlin Hospital Nursing office by May 1, 2010.
The Tusculum College Upward Bound program is accepting applications for new participants. Upward Bound is a college preparatory program that is funded by the US Department of Education, so there is no cost to participants. The program is designed to help students succeed in high school while preparing them for college. Applications are accepted year round and are available in the guidance office. www.tusculum.edu/pages/trio/ub/ub.htm
College Events Here you will find dates and information for campus visits,events, and dates when college representative will be visiting GHS. Also check the calendar for a concise list of dates seniors need to know. Because of the number of colleges giving us notice of preview days, only in-state colleges and those out of state colleges that are frequented by our students will have preview days included on the calendar, but all will be listed here.
Students interested in Northeast State should call to schedule a campus visit. Visits include a short PowerPoint presentation and a campus tour lead by a Northeast State student. Scheduled visits can be tailored to the student's interests. To schedule a visit call 423-323-0243. www.nstcc.cc.tn.us
UT School of Music will be holding an Open House on February 28, 2010. Any high school student who is interested in pursing a major or minor in music is encouraged to attend. There will be performances by School of Music ensembles, a time to meet faculty and information about programs, auditions, scholarships, admissions, and financial aid. To register for this event go to www.music.utk.edu/openhouse/index.html.
Pride of The Southland Marching Band auditions for non-majors will be held February 13 & 20, 2010.
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