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Thursday, April 4, 2024

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Posted on April 4, 2024

Thursday, April 4, 2024

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News from the Guidance Department:.

 

  • Please note the upcoming scholarship deadlines for the next two weeks.

Claiborne Elementary PTA Scholarship Saturday, April 6th

Faith Over Fear Scholarship Tuesday, April 9th

Survivor's Scholarship (Sponsored by WMHS Classes 75' - 79') Friday, April 12th

WMHS : LSU Alumni Scholarship (New Extended Deadline Friday, April 12th

Courtney Bernard Dial Memorial Scholarship Friday, April 12th

  • Please note the new scholarship opportunity, Taylor Fisher Memorial Scholarship, which is available to Seniors with a 3.0 GPA who have applied and been accepted to a 2-yr or 4yr college. Along with this application, an essay is required. Please see gorebs.org or the Guidance Office for more details and to get a copy of this scholarship application. 

  • Scholarship Highlight: The WMHS : LSU Alumni Scholarship is available for WMHS students only. That means that our WMHS Seniors will not be competing with other high school seniors for this scholarship! Any WMHS Senior who has applied and been accepted to LSU, and who also has a minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.5 and minimum Composite ACT Score of 25, is encouraged to apply. This application will also require a personal essay and two teachers' letters of recommendation. Up to 2 Applicants may be chosen to receive this generous scholarship that provides $1,250 per year for up to 4 years (Total: $5,000, if student qualifies for all 4 years). This scholarship is coming due soon! All applications need to be received in the WMHS Guidance Office by 3:00 PM on Friday, April 12th. Please see the Guidance Office or gorebs.org to grab your copy of the application. 

  • Guidance has received a new scholarship opportunity, The Jubilee Foundation Scholarship. This scholarship opportunity is available for African American males or females that have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and a minimum ACT Composite Score of 18. All Applicants will need to show proof of admission into a 4-yr public/private university, along with a 250-word autobiography and one letter of recommendation. The deadline for this scholarship is April 19th. For more information about the requirements and to grab a copy of this application, you may visit gorebs.org or come by the Guidance Office.

  • The Graduate Shop will be on campus today until 1:10 to distribute Senior Cap & Gown packages. They will be located in the Lobby of the New Gym, so Seniors may pick up their Cap & Gown once they are finished with their classes for the day before leaving campus or during their lunch.  

  • Attention Juniors, If you wish to participate in the ring ceremony you will need to complete the Google form indicating such.  There are posters around campus with a QR code to scan and Junior English teachers have shared the Google form link in their Google Classrooms.   The ring ceremony will be held in the Auditorium on April 28th at 2pm.

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Sports News: 

 

  • Baseball will play today vs Ash at home, and tomorrow vs Ash at Menard

  • Softball went four and one over the break. They beat Claiborne Christian 13-0, Softball will play today at Ruston, and tomorrow at North Desoto. They also have two games next week, concluding the regular season. Come out and support these ladies!

  • To any girls interested in playing soccer for the lady rebels next season, tryouts are fast approaching! You will need to see Coach Barron in 2201 to sign up and receive a tryout packet. Don’t wait! Go see him as soon as possible!

  • In the North LA High School tour Championship round at Black Bear yesterday, Our Golf team took second overall as a Team! Nate Painich shot 7 over, Jace Crain and Luke Perkins shot 10 over, and Tate Powell shot 16 over. Congrats to these guys!

  • Tryouts for girls powerlifting will be Thursday, April 25 at 3:45 PM in the old gym. You must have a current physical. Attire will be tennis shoes, athletic shorts, and a t-shirt, not tanks or cut off shirts. See Coach Sims in the old gym for any questions!

  • Track will have their home meet, the Jack Williams Relays, today. The action will start with field events at 3:30, followed by the running events around 5:15. 

  • Tennis will host Pineville at home today.

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Club and Organization News:

  • Tryout days for Rebeline continue today at 3:30 at Edgewood. Please see Miss Tubbs in room 4109 for questions during 3rd lunch shift or 6th period

  • Important Announcement for Prom! Everyone attending prom must bring a photo ID. This can be LA wallet, student ID, or Driver's License. 

  • The date for Powder Puff Football has been changed to Monday, April 29th. See Mrs. Nix or Mrs. Jones for any questions. 

  • The spring production of the Drama Department is quickly approaching. The Little Mermaid will take the stage starting April 17th and running one show a day until the 21st. Tickets will be available soon!

  • The portal for ordering yearbooks closes tomorrow. There will be no extensions offered. To order a yearbook go to balfour.com, choose West Monroe High School and then choose yearbook.