Senior Announcements
January 2020
Graduation Reminders
                
*	Be sure to order your cap and gown if you haven’t already done so.   The cost increases the longer you wait.  Visit the Herff Jones website and go to our school forum to order NOW.  You want to “create your own package,” and this will allow you to pay for only a cap and tassel and includes your gown rental.   

*	Schools fees must be paid in full for the privilege of walking during the graduation ceremony.  You will receive an invoice if you owe any money.  If you are unsure, please see Mrs. Whitmore in the main office or your school counselor.

*	Senior photos are due to Mr. Johnson or Mrs. LaMarr by January 31, 2020.  Turn yours in today!!!
                                 
*	PLEASE be professional when completing scholarships:  use an ink pen and write legibly—it matters.  If you need letters of recommendation, ask in person at least a week in advance.  

Dates to Remember/Notes of Interest

*	Please “like” the Wapakoneta High School Guidance Facebook page to get even more updates and reminders about WHS, college, graduation and more!

*	Visit the wapak.org website, high school, guidance page for announcements and updates.

*	Riverside Arts Center has an array of art offerings.  See the bulletin board for the most recent newsletter.  This is a locally-based art gallery downtown on Auglaize Street.  

*	YOUR FAFSA NEEDS TO BE DONE TODAY IF IT IS NOT.  The window to do your FAFSA began October 1, 2019, and needs your parents’ 2018 taxes:  https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

*	Check out Lincoln Career Tech.  There are many opportunities available in fields like automotive technology, collision repair and refinishing, diesel and truck technology and electronic systems.  Go to LincolnEdu.com to learn more.

*	Ohio Operating Engineers is looking for apprentices who are interested in work like building bridges and constructing large buildings.  There is an information sheet in the Guidance Office, or you can get more information online at www.local18training.com

*	If you are taking any kind of online course work, please get it done quickly to ensure that you will graduate with your class in May 2020.

*	Interested in ELECTRICITY???  Sollman Electric of Sidney, Ohio, wants electricians and promises a good future for those who want to work in this trade.  They recommend going to Upper Valley Career Center (Piqua, Ohio) or Miami Jacobs College (Dayton, Ohio) to learn this skill and get certified.  

*	invites YOU to their annual scholarship competition on April 5, 2020.  You may register online at www.unoh.edu or call UHOH to set up a time for the test 419-998-3120.

*	 If you are looking for a job, consider using this website:  jobsforteenshq.com/online-jobs-for-teens/  It is supposed to be a way to look over opportunities quickly and easily.  Ohio Means Jobs is also a great resource for local work opportunities. 

*	GENTLEMEN, Remember to enroll with the Selective Service so that you are eligible to attend college and receive potential scholarships.  Go online to enroll; it takes about five minutes.  The website for enrollment is www.sss.gov

SCHOLARSHIPS  

*	PARENTS, Many scholarships NEED information from the FAFSA—it must get done today if you have not completed it.  The FAFSA is the gateway to financial aid, student loans, college work/study programs and federal grants.  You use your 2018 tax information:  https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

*	AAA Auto Club has a School Safety Patrol scholarship available.  Applications are available in the Guidance Office and are due by Friday, February 28, 2020.  If you have been on safety patrol during your elementary years, this one might be for you.

*	Abbott and Fenner has a scholarship available online at www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm  The deadline to apply for this scholarship is June 20, 2020.  This award is valued at $1000!

*	AES Engineering is for those pursuing degrees in civil engineering, surveying or a related field.  Deadline to apply is October 5, 2020.  This company is located in Celina, Ohio.

*	If your family is employed by AMP (American Municipal Power), a utilities provider, apply for their scholarship online at amppartners.org.  

*	The AMVETS, Post 333, has a scholarship available to graduating seniors.  This is open to everyone; deadline to apply is March 31, 2020, through the Wapakoneta Area Community Foundation.  

*	Auglaize County Farm Bureau has a number of scholarships available for members in good standing.  Scholarships may require essays or interviews and deadlines vary.  If your family is a member, go online to see what you might be eligible for.  There is an application in the Guidance Office too; deadline to apply is March 15, 2020.

*	Auglaize County Soil and Water Conservation District has a scholarship available for those who have a 2.5 or higher GPA and are planning to major in an agriculture or related field.  Your family must reside in Auglaize County.  Applications are online at www.auglaizeswcd.org AND there are a few copies in the Guidance Office.  Deadline to apply is February 27, 2020.

*	Mary P. Baker scholarship is available to females going to college after high school.   You must be in good standing with your classes, have solid moral character and write an essay.  This is part of the Wapakoneta Area Community Foundation and is available online.  Deadline to apply is March 31, 2020.

*	If you are a male attending the University of Cincinnati this fall, consider applying for the Balanced Man Scholarship offered by the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.  Applications are available online at https://cincinnati.sigep.org/bms/    The deadline to apply is June 1, 2020.

*	The Steven A. and Marie E. Bilyj scholarship is now available for those majoring in nursing.  You must have a 2.75 or higher GPA to apply.  Deadline is March 31, 2020.  Applications are available online where you can complete much of the work.  This is part of the Wapakoneta Area Community Foundation.

*	The Linda Blosser Scholarship is available in the Guidance Office.  It is for all students and especially those who are community minded.  Linda was a phenomenal volunteer; this scholarship asks you to write an essay about your work in the community, explaining why it is important and how you make a difference.   The deadline to apply is March 31, 2020.  

*	Celina Insurance Group has a scholarship available for anyone majoring in the insurance industry (accounting, actuarial science, business, business communications, pre-law, finance, etc.).  It is worth $1000 and includes an essay.  If you plan to attend Wright State Lake Campus, you could get an additional $1000!  Deadline to apply is March 1, 2020.  Applications are available in the Guidance Office.

*	There is a Cridersville Student Alumni Scholarship available in the Guidance Office.  If you attended Cridersville, stop down and get a copy of the form today.  The deadline to apply is Friday, April 24, 2020.

*	The B Davis Scholarship is now available online.  Go to www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to learn more.  Deadline for this award is May 22, 2020.

*	The Alvin E. Egbert award is available for those majoring in an agricultural field.  Deadline to apply is March 31, 2020.  This is part of the Wapakoneta Area Community Foundation that is now online.

*	Farm Credit Mid-America has scholarships available for its customers’ dependents.  If your family is a member, please go to e-farmcredit.com to apply.  The deadlines vary for this company, but they are quickly approaching this month.  Go online to learn more.

*	There is a Ray Ford nursing scholarship available. Deadline to apply is March 15, 2020, and the deadline is strict.  This committee has given out many awards in the past, but it has a detailed form to complete.  Get started NOW.  This scholarship is good for those going into a nursing profession.

*	The Hauss-Helms Foundation has an application for college money.  This is a need-based tuition program from Auglaize County and has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars for education.  Deadline to apply is March 16, 2020.  If you think you are eligible, complete this application early; the reward could be tremendous as it could be earned all four years!  You will find the application at www.hauss-helmsfoundation.org  If you have a free or reduced lunch, this grant is very possible—do not allow this opportunity to pass you by if you plan on going to any college after high school.  You will interview for this scholarship in late April.

*	Check out the following websites to learn more about scholarships.  They are just a small collection of opportunities for you to consider.
http://financialaidtoolkit.ed.gov/tk/
www.student-view.com
studentscholarship.org
fastweb.com
*	The Imagine America Foundation invites you to look over their website and explore possibilities for scholarships. 

*	The Jason Court Kline scholarship is available to interested students.  To earn this award, you must demonstrate good attendance, be of solid moral character, have a GPA of 2.9 or higher and be involved in school activities.  Deadline to apply is March 31, 2020.  This is another example of a Wapakoneta Area Community Foundation scholarships that are being made available for the class of 2020. 

*	The Scott Lhamon Memorial Scholarship is now available online.  You must have a GPA of 3.3 and be involved in two organizations to be eligible to earn this award.  Deadline is March 31, 2020, through the Wapakoneta Area Community Foundation.

*	Lima Memorial Hospital Auxiliary has two scholarships available for those going into a health related career and a third for someone who is entering the nursing field.  You must have a 3.0 or higher GPA to be considered.  Deadline to apply has been late March.  Applications should be available in the Guidance Office.  There is a luncheon in  June for all recipients.

*	Merle and Opal Miller scholarship is now available.  Your career intention must be nursing or an agriculture-related program to earn this degree.  Deadline to apply is March 31, 2020.  This fund has recently received much more money, so there is currently $11,000 available, which is renewable for all years of college.   Once again, this is part of the Wapakoneta Area Community Foundation.  

*	The Arlene Metz scholarship is now available.  If you are majoring in education and have a 3.2 or higher GPA, this might be money for your education.  You must provide documented interest in the fine arts or athletics.  Deadline to apply is March 31, 2020, and applications are available online through the Wapakoneta Area Community Foundation.

*	If your parents are members of the MID-OHIO ENERGY COOPERATIVE, go online to www.midohioenergy.com and check out their scholarship that is due February 8, 2020.  (This is the same one that has been mentioned on our school announcements for several weeks.)

*	Midmark is offering a scholarship to students majoring in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer information systems, or management information systems.  There is a work obligation with this scholarship.  You are also required to write an essay; provide a letter of reference, a resume and transcript.  Deadline to apply is Friday, February 21, 2020:  LEAP into the Guidance Office and get your application today!!! 

*	The Ohio-Michigan Association of Career Colleges and Schools has a scholarship available.  All information about this great opportunity is available online at www.omaccs.org  Check them out online today.  The deadline to submit an application is April 10, 2020.

*	The National Co-op Scholarship Program is ready to take applications.  If you are considering going to Clarkson University, Oswego, Drexel, UC, Johnson & Wales, University of Massachusetts, Rochester Institute of Technology, UT, or Wentworth Institute, check out this website to learn more…www.waceinc.org  You must have a 3.5 or higher GPA and be accepted at one of the previously named institutions and plan to do an extensive co-op during your education.  Applications are online:  www.waceinc.org

*	If you are an Octagon Club member, apply for their scholarship.   They are handed out during meetings, and a few are available in the Guidance Office.  The deadline to apply is Friday, April 1, 2020.  Stop by the Guidance Office with questions.

*	The Ohio Oil and Gas Energy has a scholarship available for those majoring in the gas industry or a related field of study.  The deadline to apply is March 1, 2020.  Applications are available online at www.oogeep.org  Get more information online. 

*	Ohio Operating Engineers offers a journeyman program for graduates.  This is a four-year program where you will learn about operating machinery like bulldozers, pavers and cranes.  In addition, you will learn about equipment that is used in building bridges, laying pavement and creating dams and large buildings.  The starting wage for a journeyman as of May 1, 2019, was about $38 an hour.  More information about this Journeyman program is located in the Guidance Office.  Stop by if you are interested.  There are several dates to apply:  January 27, 28 and 29; February 6, 7 and 8.
*	Plumbers and Pipefitters  are looking for those 18 and older to apply for their trade.  Call the Union Hall to learn more and to schedule an appointment and interview.  You must take with you the following:  birth certificate, diploma, transcript, license and any certificate you have earned.   The deadline to apply is February 14, 2020.  Please keep in mind that this is for both males and females.  There is a one-time $30 fee.

*	The Timothy Riley, PE, PS Memorial Scholarship is available in the Guidance Office.  This is a new scholarship designed for someone who plans to attend The Ohio State University and major in civil engineering, construction management/construction management systems, or professional surveying.   If you win this award, you will receive a $5000 check biennially.    Get a copy today!  The deadline to apply is April 1, 2020.

*	 has scholarships for those attending this coming fall.  Please go online to learn more—www.rhodesstate.edu/scholarships  

*	Riverside Arts Council has a scholarship available for those who are majoring in an art field.  If there are no art applicants, the scholarship will be awarded to someone in a different field of studies.  You apply for this scholarship through the Wapakoneta Area Community Foundation.  The deadline to apply is March 31, 2020.

*	The Rotary Scholarship is in the Guidance Office.  This is a local, need-based opportunity for you.  They give out several scholarships each year.  After applying, all applicants will interview—this is a great way to work on speaking skills as well as personal presentation.  The deadline is to apply is April 3, 2020.  Copies of the application are available in the Guidance Office.  Stop by and collect a copy today! 

*	The Bob Smith Youth Leaders Bowling Scholarship is available to those with a background in bowling.  This has been available for many months.  Deadline for applications is March 1, 2020.

*	The St. Marys Community Foundation has several scholarships available beginning on February 1, 2020.  You must go online to complete the application at www.theSMCF.org  

•	United Steel Workers has money to give to students.  If your parent or guardian is a member, you might be the winner.

•	If you are going to Oral Roberts or Liberty University, there might be money for you!  (AKA…the Clausing Scholarship)

•	If your parent works for the St. Marys Foundry, Inc., you might have a scholarship.

•	M.A.V. formerly Big Brothers/Big Sisters offers a scholarship opportunity who helped with the Buddies program at either the elementary level or the high school level.  

•	The Disabled American Veterans #119 offers a scholarship opportunity for its members’ children who are planning to attend a technical college this fall.  

•	The Salvation Army is offering a scholarship to those who are majoring in either social work or the ministry.  

*	St. Rita’s Mercy Health has scholarships available for those who will be future medical providers.  Applications are in the Guidance Office.  Deadline to apply is February 21, 2020, by 4 P.M.  This requires an essay, transcript and completed application.  Submission information is on the application form.

*	The William D. Squires Educational Foundational, Inc. has a scholarship available.  This is a $3000 per year scholarship that is renewable for all four years of college.  You MUST have your FAFSA done and be ready to submit your application and SAR (Student Aid Report) by April 5, 2020.  You must also have a minimum GPA of 3.20.  Visit www.wmdsquiresfoundation.org to apply; the application window for this award opens February 15, 2020!

*	Stolly Insurance Group announces that its SUCCEED Scholarship is now available online at www.stolly.com   Deadline to apply for this scholarship award is coming SOON:  February 14, 2020, so get online now to apply today.  

*	The Jason Strauser Memorial Scholarship is now available to those who have a 2.5 or higher GPA and are in the top 50% of the class.  This opportunity also requires a list of goals and community involvement.  Applications are available online through the Wapakoneta Area Community Foundation; the deadline to apply is March 31, 2020.  

*	The Wapakoneta Area Community Foundation, www.wapakacf.org, has a lovely collection of scholarships available for this year’s graduating class of 2020!  Applications are available online only and are due by March 31, 2020.  Take time to look over all the scholarships and be sure to supply all requirements (transcript, resume, letters of recommendation, etc.)  This is literally an opportunity to apply for MANY scholarships using one application.  Our community is great!  Here is the general process:  Apply online and give information about yourself and your family’s financial situation using the SAR from your FAFSA.  Once you have submitted this information, the computer program will generate the scholarships that you are eligible for.  From there, you will look over these potential scholarships and supply any/all needed information like recommendation letters, activities list, etc.  Please get started today.

Some of the scholarships available include the following; however, many others are listed individually throughout this set of Senior Announcements.
                                                                                                           
•	Ida Brown (top 20% of the class) 
•	Paul E. Fisher (top 50% of the class)
•	Al & Gladys Heinrich (top 50% of the class)
•	Minster State Bank (majoring in business with a GPA of 3.0 or higher)
•	Freymuth-Sutton Scholarship (three letters of recommendation, top 20%, and solid academics and personal character)
•	Richard A. and Mary Lowry Scholarship (majoring in AG and top 50% of the class)
•	Jesse Doseck (2.7 or higher GPA and top 50% of the class)
•	Bill Berg Family Fund (top 50% and majoring in an AG related program)

*	Wapakoneta Choral and Music Society will have a scholarship available for those who have been in choir all four years of high school.  The scholarship has not arrived but should be here by the end of February.  The deadline will, most likely, be sometime in April.  Once again, stay tuned!

*	Wapakoneta Community Scholarship Fund formerly “Dollars for Scholars” has a scholarship available for you.  You must provide information from your FAFSA and include an essay and list of activities.  There are several scholarships awarded each year by this organization.  Deadline to apply is March 31, 2020.  This scholarship has an interview with it in late April.  The application for this is through the Wapakoneta Area Community Foundation.

*	 The Wapakoneta Education Association has two scholarships for this year’s graduating class.  You do not have to major in education to earn this award.  Deadline to apply is March 27, 2020.  The scholarship forms are available in the Guidance Office along the wall on your left as you enter.

*	The Wapakoneta Noon Optimists has a scholarship available for those students who plan to pursue  higher education (university, trade, or community school).  You must be involved in at least two organizations/teams at school or in the community.  Applications are available in the Guidance Office and are due by April 1, 2020.

*	Wapakoneta Women’s Civic League has a scholarship available.  Deadline to apply is March 30, 2020.  Applications are available in the Guidance Office.  This is for both males and females; two scholarships are generally awarded each year.  Stop by and get a copy today!

*	Wapakoneta Women’s Club scholarship is available through the Wapakoneta Area Community Foundation.  Deadline to apply is March 31, 2020.  You must have a GPA of 2.7-3.2, but higher will be considered depending on the number of applicants.  

*	Whirlpool has a Megawatt Scholarship available for those who are majoring in a STEM program.  They are valued at $5000 and available online only: www.megawattscholarships.org  The deadline to apply is March 6, 2020.

If you would like to take the ACT test at Wapakoneta High School, our test site code is 227-210

The Wapakoneta High School code for college entrance exams like the ACT and SAT is 365295

                                                         

TESTING INFORMATION
ASVAB:          Grade 11 - 12     Thursday, February 27, 2020, at WHS
AP Exams:      Grade 11 - 12      May 1 - 15
ACT:              GO TO www.actstudent.org to apply, see test dates and deadlines
SAT:              GO TO www.collegeboard.com to apply, see test dates and deadlines

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