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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. **
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
Seniors who are planning to graduate early (December) and have at least a 3.68 with a composite ACT of 19 or a minimum ACT composite of 28 and a 3.0 GPA through the final semester of high school and wish to continue their education at Walters State Community College in the spring, will want to apply for the WSCC Mid-Year Academic Performance Scholarship Program. The Mid-Year Scholarship application must be submitted to the WSCC financial aid office by December 4, 2009.
The UNA-USA National High School Essay Contest asks students to tackle the challenge of promoting development through international partnership. This contest is open to US students, grades 9-12. 1st Place will receive a $1500 scholarship, 2nd Place $1,000 and 3rd Place a $500 scholarship. Students are asked to write a letter to the President of the United States answering the following questions: - How can the US build an international system that promotes good governance, development, and poverty reduction?
- How can the US promote sustainable development and economic growth in developing countries?
For more information and to submit your essay, go to http://www.unausa.org/essay2010. Deadline for submission is January 5, 2010.
The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award recognizes seniors each year who have either started their own business, or have participated in organizations such as DECA, FBLA, Junior Achievement, etc., or who have demonstrated the entrepreneurial spirit through other initiatives. Several awards are granted ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. If you feel you qualify, apply online at www.NFIB.com/YEA from October 31 through December 31, 2009.
The Gates Millennium Scholars Program is available to seniors who are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American. The nominee must be a US citizen, have a 3.3 or higher GPA, demonstrate leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular activities and feet Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. Full instructions can be obtained and applications can be submitted online at www.gmsp.org . Applications must be submitted by January 11, 2010.
Are you a senior at the top of your class and plan to enroll in one of Vanderbilt University's four undergraduate schools? If so, bring a resume to the guidance office by December 4, 2009 to be considered for nomination to the Vanderbilt Top TENN Scholarship Program. Recipients of the scholarship receive on-half of their Vanderbilt tuition. www.vanderbilt.edu/scholarships/additional.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
The Tennessee Elks Nursing Scholarship is a four-year award of $2,000 to $2,500 per year if grade standards are met. Seniors who are planning on pursuing a nursing degree should apply. Applications must be submitted to the Greeneville Elks Lodge no later than January 15, 2009. http://www.tnelks.org/scholarship/nursing.php
The Tennessee Concrete Association is sponsoring the Concrete Essay Contest which is open to all high school students ages 16-18. Cash prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place essays. The winner of the Tennessee contest will be entered in the National contest and could win up to a $5,000 scholarship. Contest rules, essay idea starters, and entry forms can be picked up in guidance. Entries must be submitted by November 30, 2009.
Seniors planning on attending Tennessee Tech University next fall can check out scholarship opportunities by going to their website and clicking on ScholarWeb. This site will match your qualifications to available scholarships at TTU. You must apply for admission before applying for scholarships. Both applications can be done on-line. You must apply for admission and scholarships by December 15, 2009, to be eligible for any TTU scholarship awards. www.tntech.edu/scholarships
Boston University's Trustee Scholarship recognizes students who show outstanding academic and leadership abilities. Those considered for the Trustee Scholarship typically rank in the top 5-10% of their class and demonstrate exceptional records of service and activity in their schools and communities. If you would like to be nominated for this full-tuition scholarship to Boston University, you must submit the nomination form, common application for admission, essay and all other supporting documentation by December 1, 2009. www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/costs-aid-scholarships/scholarships/trustee/
The Elks National Foundation Legacy Award Scholarship is open to any high school senior who is the child or grandchild of a living Elk who joined the order on or before April 1, 2007. The scholarship is a four-year award of $4,000 and up to 250 will be offered. The recipients should exhibit the core values of the Elks National Foundation, which are Knowledge, Charity, Community and Integrity. Applications are available on-line ONLY and must be submitted by January 8, 2010. www.elks.org/enf/scholars/legacy.cfm
The Washington Crossing Foundation offers several national scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 for seniors planning careers in government service. Interested participants should explore the website and then write a one-page essay stating why he/she plans a career in government service, including any inspiration derived from the leadership of George Washington. The essay along with supporting documents must be received by the foundation by January 15, 2010. For rules and instructions come by guidance or go to the foundations website. http://gwcf.org
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
The John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest invites high school students from grades 9-12 to write an original essay about an elected official who has demonstrated political courage. The 1st place winner will receive $5,000 cash and $5,000 toward a John Hancock College Savings Plan. The 2nd place winner will receive $1,000 and 5 finalists will walk away with $500 each. Essays must be submitted either online or by mail no later than January 9, 2010. For more information and to register go to www.jfklibrary.org/Education+and+Public+Programs/Profile+in+Courage+Award/Essay+Contest+for+High+School+Students/
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
The Securities Division Essay Contest is open to Tennessee high school seniors. There will be 1st & 2nd place winners in each of the 3 main divisions of the state. 1st place winners will receive a $2,000 Savings Bond and 2nd place winners will receive a $1,000 Savings Bond. Essays must be entered via the website or email by December 4, 2009. For contest rules and essay topic come to the guidance office scholarship box. tn.gov/commerce/securities/index.shtml
Want to show off your fashion talent and attend one of the Art Institutes for Fashion Design or Fashion Marketing & Merchandising and Retail Management, then The Art Institutes' Passion for Fashion Competition might be for you. Winners in each category will win full tuition scholarships to the Art Institute of their choice. Each local winner will receive a $3,000 scholarship to an Art Institute. Entries must include a completed Entry & Release Form, transcript verifying a minimum 2,0 GPA, a short essay and other requested materials needed specifically for each of the two categories entered. Entries are due by November 20, 2009. www.artinstitutes.edu/competitions/passion-for-fashion.aspx
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 .
Aspiring culinary students with outstanding academic and leadership skills can apply for the Culinary Institute of America's Cream of the Crop Scholarship. Twenty students will receive scholarships of up to $20,000 for the CIA's degree programs. This scholarship is $5,000 per year, and is renewable annually with a GPA of 3.2. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must have a high school grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Application and supporting materials must be postmarked by January 15, 2010 for an Early Fall admission. www.ciachef.edu/admissions/creamofcrop.asp
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.
American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest provides students grades 9-12 an opportunity to win college scholarship funds. Students must be certified by their school no later than January 13, 2010 and then participate in the First District Contest which will be held at a time to be determined between January 26 and February 13, 2010. District winners can advance to the Division, State and National contests. See the American Legion website for more details and oratory topics. www.legion.org/programs/youthprograms/oratorical
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.
Job Shadowing is a one-on-one participatory activity that allows a student to spend a day with a host employer at a job site of interest to the student. This year Job Shadowing Day will be Friday, February 5, 2010. This opportunity is open to Sophomore Students Only. To participate the student must fill out the Job Shadowing application and return it to the guidance office no later than Friday, November 20, 2009. The participant must also be able to provide their own transportation for this event.
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.
Salem College in Winston-Salem, NC will be holding a Holiday Visit event on Friday, December 4, 2009. There will be informative sessions on Salem's academic programs, internships, study abroad and student life. You may register for this event online at www.salem.edu/admissions/visit .
Join the Faculty, Staff and Students of the Athletic Training Major at Gardner-Webb University for the Athletic Training Visitation Day on November 21, 2009. This is an opportunity for prospective students to learn more about Gardner-Webb University and the Athletic Training major. Interested students should RSVP to hhartsell@gardner-webb.edu .
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